Service disruption for Friday 19 October
Metlink has been advised of a Tramways Union stop-work meeting on Friday 19 October. This means some bus services will be reduced or cancelled in Wellington City and Hutt Valley between 9am and 3pm.
All off-peak bus services on routes 2, 3, 12, 14, 18, 18e, 20, 21, 22, 81 and 83 will be cancelled. Other off-peak services may also be affected.
Here’s what you need to know:
School services shouldn’t be affected
Normal services will operate until 9am
All off-peak bus services on routes 2, 3, 12, 14, 18, 18e, 20, 21, 22, 81 and 83 will be cancelled
Other services may also be affected
Normal services are expected to resume for the afternoon peak
Those who use the affected routes are advised to consider alternative transport options. Metlink would also like to alert you to the intended industrial action called for by the Tramways Union from Tuesday 23 October.
For more information on delayed and cancelled services please call our Metlink team on 0800 801 700.
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Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
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45.7% I avoid spending money on coffee
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40.7% I still indulge at my local cafe
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13.6% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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