According to a story in the Dom Post today, a Greater Wellington regional council report up for debate this week suggests closing the least-used stations in the region (Muri and Kenepuru stations on the Paraparaumu line).
Wellington's Tranz Metro trains have lately been known for certain carriages with broken heating. It's horrible enough being (relatively) young and only faced with a 30-minute chilly commute. I wouldn't want to be a Paraparam gran making the hour-long trip to Wellington in an unheated carriage.
But it seems that while the carriages are slowly being fixed, Trans Metro are also paying attention to,
You don't have to be a trainspotter or J-line commuter to be interested in the redevelopment of the Johnsonville Line (though it undoubtedly helps). In any case, you shouldn't miss your one and only opportunity tomorrow to walk the tracks between Crofton Downs station and the Wadestown crossing loop. Highlights include spectacular views of the gorge and a couple of spooky tunnels to explore.
This particular Wellingtonista was just down at a protest taking place at the Greater Wellington Regional Council offices.
Of course, the GWRC transport plans (PDF) are well worth protesting about: more roads, no light rail? Despite the hundreds (and the great majority) of submissions asking for the opposite?
In an effort to encourage people to leave their cars at home, Greater Wellington has announced that from July 1 this year, bikes can ride on trains for free. At the moment, travelling by rail with your bike will cost you another adult fare. Sounds like a good idea to us.
BATS is back for FRINGE 2026! From 13 February – 7 March, we’re proud to be a key venue for the festival. Check out all the incredible shows you can catch at 1 Kent Terrace this year.
Come and celebrate Francophonie Month with the Alliance Française Wellington, as they host a special illustrated talk by art historian David Maskill on the hidden secrets of the Louvre between 1608-1806. Discover how the […]
9 - 14 March 2026 This tour departs from Christchurch by coach over Arthur’s Pass to the West Coast and we explore the region with Historical Geography and guide Richard Willis.
