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Dear Wellington Community,
It is now week 9 of the new bus network introduction. And soon we will be into 3 months since launch. The new network has caused serious inconvenience and in quite a lot of cases severe hardships for the Wellington Community.
For the public, the old network is always… View moreDear Wellington Community,
It is now week 9 of the new bus network introduction. And soon we will be into 3 months since launch. The new network has caused serious inconvenience and in quite a lot of cases severe hardships for the Wellington Community.
For the public, the old network is always going to be the benchmark of service levels. Why would anyone want to spend millions of dollars putting in a fancy new network which is going to make life so much more difficult for people?
To put things in perspective, after 4 public meetings (with over a thousand people attending) and thousands of complaints since launch, we now have 2 peak time buses added to the Karori route, a Bus 18 reinstatement announcement which will not take effect for another 3 months and a very minor schedule change for the Eastern suburb. These changes probably represent less than 5% of returning to the service levels of the old network. Furthermore, thousands were providing feedback for 4 years during the consultation round prior to launch.
Are we going to need 200 more public meetings and 8 more years to just return to the old service levels? Personally, I am fast losing faith in the Regional Council’s capability in looking after public interests and making any rapid and meaningful improvements.
To be able to move forward, GWRC first must acknowledge that they have got the network design wrong. There is none of that, instead what we are seeing is more PR Spin, face saving, shifting blames and expecting people to live with the ‘new normal”.
In some developing countries a change of this magnitude which has so negatively impact the life of the people would have caused civil unrest and public riots. However, we live in a democratic country and there are democratic processes to follow to effect changes. There is already a petition urging the government to appoint an independent commissioner to examine the impact of recent changes in Wellington's public transport network. Perhaps it is time we take this petition seriously …
www.parliament.nz...
cc: Angela Stewart Nicole Martin-Lupp Jill Matthews Beckie Alexander Liz Parsons Joy Thorp Corinne Rivoallan Richard Elwin Vaughan Crimmins Patricia Thompson Linnette Horne Leoni Hawkins
Kiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover … View moreKiwis love our lawns and traditionally we expect our councils to keep the lawns of our public parks and verges tidy and well mowed and to get rid of any weeds. But actually a neat and tidy green lawn is a food desert for pollinators, and leaving grass unmown and letting so-called weeds like clover and dandelion flower provides food for bees and helps support biodiversity. Would you be happy if your local authority let the grass in your local parks grow long and allowed weeds to flourish?
Churton Park commuters have faced many of the same bus issues as have other areas of Wellington City since the introduction of the new system.
The Churton Park Community Association, in conjunction with local list MP Brett Hudson, has arranged a meeting where you can come and tell Greater … View moreChurton Park commuters have faced many of the same bus issues as have other areas of Wellington City since the introduction of the new system.
The Churton Park Community Association, in conjunction with local list MP Brett Hudson, has arranged a meeting where you can come and tell Greater Wellington Regional Councillors and their transport staff what you believe can be done to improve the situation. The Association sees this as a great opportunity to provide sensible and practical solutions to what have been very frustrating issues around the introduction of new timetables, routes, hubbing and so forth.
The meeting is scheduled for
Thursday 13 September 2018
at 7.30pm
at Churton Park School, Churton Drive
In a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!
We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen … View moreIn a concert where pop meets traditional country, we feature award-winning songs from artists like Doris Day, John Denver, Connie Francis, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton!
We have a stellar cast which includes Karl Perigo, Kiwi icon Suzanne Lynch, fiddler Marian Burns and Marian’s sister Karen Davy with a live band!
Don’t miss the variety of bluegrass, Dixie and country songs made famous from the 40’s to 70’s, including Jolene, Louisiana Saturday Night, Annie’s Song, Tennessee Waltz, Take me Home Country Roads and more!
All tickets include lunch after the show with the artists.
It’s all about ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home & Garden Show on next weekend. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends from over 200 exhibitors with our on-line BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER.
Check out latest trends, innovations, … View moreIt’s all about ideas, inspiration and exclusive show specials at the Wellington Home & Garden Show on next weekend. Here’s your chance to check out the latest trends from over 200 exhibitors with our on-line BUY 1 GET 1 FREE ADULT TICKET OFFER.
Check out latest trends, innovations, listen to free daily Q&A sessions from industry experts, visit the Springfree Family Zone for loads of family fun. Kitchens, bathrooms and everything in between, it’s all here under one roof.
Save the date in your diaries; 21-23 September 2018
Friday & Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Westpac Stadium, Wellington
Adults $8
Gold Card Friday $4
Under 16 free
Do you enjoy meeting people? Passionate about Otari-Wilton's Bush? Volunteers are needed to host visitors for 2.5 hours every four or five weeks. Training will be provided on Sunday 14 October, 1.30pm-4 pm. For more information or to apply, contact Sumi Sarkar 04 479 1173/… View moreDo you enjoy meeting people? Passionate about Otari-Wilton's Bush? Volunteers are needed to host visitors for 2.5 hours every four or five weeks. Training will be provided on Sunday 14 October, 1.30pm-4 pm. For more information or to apply, contact Sumi Sarkar 04 479 1173/tandssarkar@xtra.co.nz.
Hi there, have you bought your entertainment book yet>? We'd love it if you could support your local Karori Arts and Craft centre. Pop into the office, or click here: www.entbook.co.nz...
On Sun 28 Oct we're opening a 1.4km route between Victoria Street, Hunter Street and Jessie Street for Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington). There'll be fun activities by Boomerang Bags Wellington, Sustainability Trust, Love Food Hate Waste - New Zealand and lots more. … View moreOn Sun 28 Oct we're opening a 1.4km route between Victoria Street, Hunter Street and Jessie Street for Te Ara Tapere ki Pōneke (Open Streets in Wellington). There'll be fun activities by Boomerang Bags Wellington, Sustainability Trust, Love Food Hate Waste - New Zealand and lots more. Come along to experience your city in a new way and have fun on streets that are closed to cars. For more info click here.
? Trains: there will be additional seating on KPL, JVL and HVL, plus an extra WRL service
? Buses: there will be additional capacity after the game on the normal 1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 52, 83 services plus an extra route 12 service
⛴️ Ferry: there will be an additional ferry service after the … View more? Trains: there will be additional seating on KPL, JVL and HVL, plus an extra WRL service
? Buses: there will be additional capacity after the game on the normal 1, 2, 3, 7, 25, 52, 83 services plus an extra route 12 service
⛴️ Ferry: there will be an additional ferry service after the game leaving Queens Wharf at 10pm
To learn more, read our full service update at www.metlink.org.nz...
having a garage sale today the 12th of september, wednesday on 22 tarikaka street, ngaio on the porch! we have snacks provided, vintage clothes, little trinkets, and more! goes from 3pm-5:30pm
looking forward to seeing you there!
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