MEGA Issue #9 — November Out Now
MEGA Issue #9 — November Out Now
Eastbourne’s most unfiltered local read returns — sharper, saltier, and straight to the point.
Inside this month’s issue:
Charities in Crisis: Too many hands, not enough help — where’s it all really going?
Ken Laban’s Balancing Act: Can the new Hutt boss keep his footing on the slippery slope?
No Sheet to Float On: New Zealand’s hidden water safety crisis — and why it’s closer than you think.
The Boom That Guarded the Bay: A look back at Eastbourne’s forgotten wartime barrier.
MEGA’s Movie Mash-Up: Classic films collide in our parody power hour.
Finally — The Bay Gets the Bar It’s Been Waiting For: Raise a glass, responsibly or otherwise.
Chef Gordon Ramswine’s Monthly Recipe: The only swine who swears more than Gordon himself.
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We're taking the bus!
The number of Wellingtonians taking the bus and train rose by 3% last week compared to the same time last year, according to Metlink.
Not surprising given petrol prices at the moment. But if you're considering giving up your car commute for a leisurely bus ride in the mornings, it would be worth it.
It's about to get even easier: In April, e-pay will be launched, meaning you can tap on with your credit cards as well as smart devices.
It's better on the environment too: With most Metlink trains running on electricity, 25% of the bus fleet being EV’s and the Ika Rere electric ferry, Metlink is able to move more people using less fuel than any other transport option.
With fuel costs so high, it's a good idea to jump on board if you can. If you've become a public transport convert recently, how have you found it?
Poll: Tightening the belt at the pump ... How are you pivoting? 🚌🚲🏠
Between the headlines about the Strait of Hormuz and the creeping costs at our local stations, the "fuel crisis" has moved from the news to our wallets.
A recent opinion piece in The Post suggested that Wellington Councils should be shifting our public facilities to renewable energy ASAP to keep our rates from being vulnerable to these global fuel hikes. It’s a big conversation for the city, but what about your daily commute?
We want to know: With fuel prices staying high for the foreseeable future, are you changing how you get around the capital?
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19.6% Yes – I’m a bus/train user
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5.8% Dusting off the bike
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6.3% Working from home
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61.4% Nope, same as always
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6.9% Other (Tell us your strategy in the comments!)
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