Expressway opening – a great Christmas present
By Shelly Warwick – Ōtaki Ward Councillor Leaving home this morning and getting onto the old SH1 just north of Ōtaki was brilliant. Usually at […]
Transport
Police disappointed after checkpoint fails
Wellington Police are disappointed after 15 drivers tested for excess breath alcohol last night as part of a crack-down on drink driving over the festive […]
Expressway bypasses Otaki shops
Ōtaki Main St appears to have taken on a ghostly quiet on what is one of the busiest shopping days of the year. The new […]
Tales from December Skies
From Aviation Tales by John Skene A lot seems to happen during December in our aviation world and I thought it appropriate to mention but […]
And so it begins… Patience required
Looks like the Holiday traffic has started early and patience is required. From early afternoon the road between Waikanae and Ōtaki has been very slow. […]
Metlink welcomes half price fare extension ahead of Community Connect scheme rollout
Metlink has welcomed the Government’s extension of half price public transport fares until the end of March 2023. The extension, announced by Transport Minister Michael […]
Should have called Specsavers for Waikanae roadworks
In a classic ‘should have called Specsavers’ moment motorists approaching the Waikanae rail bridge have been wondering what Waka Kotahi were thinking with what seems […]
New Poseidon aircraft for the RNZAF
By John Skene During July 2022, the first Boeing P-8A Poseidon for the RNZAF, serial NZ4801, emerged from the paint shop at Boeing’s Seattle facility.Our […]
Kapiti awash with Traffic Lights…
Traffic lights are not everyone’s cup of tea and Kāpiti seems to be awash with them at present, and public opinion appears to favour roundabouts […]
‘Bus-staches’ to boost fundraising effort
In support of Movember, Metlink buses operated by NZ Bus will again be donning a ‘facial’ feature during the month of November. Supporting the initiative […]