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Poll: Should we commit to upgrading the Wairarapa trains in the next five years?

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We’ve identified in the next decade the Wairarapa trains need upgrading. We’re proposing investing $33 million to this work in the next ten years. We want to know whether you think we should commit to this work in the next five years or delay this work until after 2022.

Should we commit to upgrading the Wairarapa trains in the next five years?

Have your say on our Ten-year Plan, consultation closes Sunday April 29, visit www.whatmatters.co.nz...

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Should we commit to upgrading the Wairarapa trains in the next five years?
  • 84.9% Yes, let's do this work ASAP
    84.9% Complete
  • 15.1% No, it's not top priority
    15.1% Complete
285 votes
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Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 53% Human-centred experience and communication
    53% Complete
  • 14.5% Critical thinking
    14.5% Complete
  • 29.8% Resilience and adaptability
    29.8% Complete
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    2.7% Complete
598 votes