News from Hutt City Council
Hutt City Councillors have held initial discussions today about what’s been recognised as a national challenge facing local government – funding the renewal of water infrastructure, with some estimating the investment required across the country to top $17.2 billion over the next decade. Read more »
News from Wellington Water
Trucks continue their operations 24/7, transporting sludge from the Moa Point treatment plant to the southern landfill. The drivers have been greeted with a positive response from the community. Read more »
News from Hutt City Council
The Hutt City Council met today to discuss its approach to how rates are allocated between residents and commercial property owners. Read more »
by Lindsay Shelton
On Friday, Wellington Water’s chief executive said “we would be struggling if anything else was to happen.” Then yesterday, Wellington Water announced another emergency. Read more »
Report from RNZ
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster denies that the city’s infrastructure is failing, even though a second major wastewater pipe has broken. Read more »
News from Greater Wellington Regional Council
Electric vehicles are critical to decarbonising road transport, so the Regional Council has endorsed an advisory report on ‘Supporting Electric Vehicles in the Wellington Region’. Read more »
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council
People with disabilities, their whanau and wider support network, should share their experiences and suggestions on how to improve journeys and facilities across the region, according to the Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Transport Committee Roger Blakeley. Read more »
Press Release – Porirua Chamber of Commerce
The Porirua Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the news that the NZTA will be rethinking the ‘methodology and time frame’ for the Link Road and Kenepuru Drive roundabout. Read more »
News from Horowhenua District Council
Levin’s busiest roundabout is being upgraded to make it safer for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Read more »
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council
Some Wellington bus customers will face disruptions to their travel on Wednesday from 9:00am to 3:00pm as drivers make their way to a Tramways Union Annual General Meeting (AGM). Read more »
