Tony Randle, Chair, Johnsonville Progressive Association.
No-one likes to raise public transport fares, especially when so many are reliant on this service. But these costs have increased so rail users can travel in new trains on upgraded track and use upgraded stations.
The approach of the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) is to raise fares equally for both bus and rail users. It seems doubly unfair in raising fares on bus users who cannot benefit from the new trains when their own service will receive little service improvement. In effect, increased bus fares are being used to pay for increased rail costs.
Having travelled 30 countries with this production and received 10 international awards, Remo Di Filippo (Italian) and Rhoda Lopez (Filipina-Australian) are thrilled to be sharing this enchanting show with New Zealand audiences for the first time.
They say times are hard for dreamers - so where do we begin? It can feel overwhelming putting on an original show - so many different factors - budgets, funding applications, recruiting cast and crew and more. This free workshop is part of TABS 2025.
