 A helping hand on Wellingtons rail network September 12, 2019Wellington's Metlink has been working closely with the Blind Foundation to educate their on-board rail team on the best ... More...
 Children learn to 'cross with care' during Rail Safety Week August 16, 2019Local primary school students got to ride on board Metlink trains this... More...
 Porirua-Tawa candidate advocates extending Super Gold Card hours August 13, 2019Roger Watkin, candidate in the Porirua-Tawa Regional Council race says... More...
 Kāpiti students rewarded for getting active May 23, 2019Kāpiti kids have been getting active putting enormous amounts of effort into incorporating sustainable travel in their... More...
 New train driver gets green light May 15, 2019Until recently, Lisa Faaifo had her hands full as a busy stay at home mother of five.As she returned to the work for... More...
 Kāpiti Expressway Woes Continue March 6, 2019The news for the Kāpiti Expressway remains bad as the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) have announced more major repa... More...
 Driving and Riding the Rightway in Kāpiti February 6, 2019Peter Hookham established Rightway Driving Academy after leaving the New Zealand Transport Agency and following nearly 4... More...
 Trains vs Snow February, 2019Plenty of people struggle to clear away winter snow after a cold snap. Fortunately we don't get too much of it in Kāpiti... More...
 Crash SH 1, Paekākāriki Police are advising motorists on State Highway 1 on the Kāpiti Coast to delay their travel following a crash.A truck... More...
 Historic Tram makes return journey to Kāpiti Tramway Museum After nearly four and a half years of restoration Tram 17 at "The Whee... More...
 Kāpiti to Wellington Car Sharing on the rise Kāpiti coasters are joining the increasing numbers of commuters turning to car sharing to reduce their reliance on vehic... More...
Peka Peka to Ōtaki shared pathway announcement welcome Kāpiti Coast District Council has welcomed the NZ Transport Agency's a... More...
 NZTA Confirms Kāpiti funding May 1, 2018The NZ Transport Agency has confirmed funding will be made available for the construction of a purpose-built shared path... More...
 Rimu Road Works Underway March 6, 2018Kāpiti Council's Rimu Road works have kicked off in Paraparaumu. As part of these works, Council has made some temporary... More...
 Ōtaki North Expressway answers needed February 27, 2018MP for Ōtaki Nathan Guy says the community deserves to have certainty on the Ōtaki to North of Levin Expressway so that ... More...
 All Aboard the Kāpiti Family Express February 22, 2018Everyone loves the old Steam Trains and Kāpiti has several which have been stunningly restored to their former glory by ... More...
 Car Crashes into power pole near Tatum Park February 11, 2018Police are advising of delays on SH 1 at Manakau following a crash this evening.A car has collided with a power pole nea... More...
 Paekākāriki Passing Lane Closure January 27, 2018Due to the Transmission Gully project the 80kph speed limit has been extended in both directions from Paekākāriki to Mac... More...
 Update: 8.10pm - Fatality at Serious crash, Manakau, Horowhenua January 18, 2018 - 8.10pm"Update: Serious crash, Manakau, Horowhenua"Police have confirmed ... More...
 Driver confirmed dead in evening crash January 14, 2018One person has been confirmed dead following a crash near Sanson at 4.45pm this afternoon.Police say the crash involved ... More...
 Beach Report Accident at 5PM January 14, 2018BeachFM have reported a recent accident."We are heading north and have unfortunately hit upon a car crash on SH1 in Horo... More...
 Raumati South Highway Priority Call January 11, 2018Work will start shortly converting the old State Highway into a local road. "It is important that the NZTA should first... More...
 Plenty of time to enjoy Kāpiti Scenery December 27, 2017The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) is advising holidaymakers to expect continued long delays as traffic backs up th... More...
 Positive feedback to Kāpiti Coast road changes December 22, 2017The New Zealand Transport Agency has welcomed the positive and constru... More...
 Peka Peka to Ōtaki Option Announced December 19, 2017The NZ Transport Agency today announced a preferred option for a proposed shared path to be constructed as part of the P... More...
 Diesel Shortage hits Kāpiti December 16, 2017A Diesel fuel shortage has hit Kāpiti with many petrol stations reporting they are either very low or run out completely... More...
 Low Carbon Kāpiti calls for Option 1 November 24, 2017The Kāpiti Coast District Council is currently deciding on designs for how the old State Highway One at Waikanae Town Ce... More...
 No Kāpiti Commuter Trains on Thursday and no Bus Replacements November 14, 2017Rail and Maritime Transport Union general secretary Wayne Butson. Phot... More...
 Locals endorse expressway as Peka Peka to Ōtaki stretch starts November 14, 2017Kāpiti residents see the benefits of an expressway, but the New Zealan... More...
 Ōtaki Pedestrian Has Died from Injuries October 16, 2017Update on pedestrian hit in Ōtaki last weekMonday, 16 October 2017 - 2:16pmDetective Senior Sergeant Craig Sheridan,... More...
 Kāpiti Expressway Springs a Leak October 6, 2017After further testing it is now revealed that 14 kilometres of the 18km Kāpiti Expressway will need resealing.New Zealan... More...
 Kāpiti Expressway - Lane Closures September 18, 2017ROADWORKS - SH1 KAPITI EXPRESSWAY TUE 19-THU 21 SEPTEMBERThis week there will be lane closures on the Kāpiti Expre... More...
 My way is the Byway says Kāpiti Cr Elliott September 12, 2017The State Highway 1 renaming process is nearly complete with the Paraparaumu/Raumati Community Board making their select... More...
 Emergency Vehicle exit for Waikanae A gated emergency vehicle only access crossing will be established across the railway line in Waikanae to ensure access ... More...
 Wheel Stops on Brett Ambler Way August 11, 2017The Kāpiti Council has installed wheel stops on car parks outside the Paraparaumu Bridge Club on Brett Ambler Way.The wh... More...
 Kāpiti Expressway needs a snooze button 30 July, 2017Earlier this week a group of sleep deprived Kāpiti residents erected some signs on the expressway to encourage heavy veh... More...
 Raumati community demands action on Expressway noise 19 July, 2017A packed public meeting has demanded action from NZTA in dealing with ... More...
 Raumati Road Improvements work continues 19 July, 2017Raumati Road is one of the busiest roads in the district and connects traffic from Paraparaumu Town Centre and State Hig... More...
 Kāpiti ready for Smart Travel Solution 9 July, 2017Many Kāpiti commuters are still stuck with daily (and nightly) traffic congestion and now it seems help may be at hand b... More...
 Electric buses confirmed for Regional fleet 17 June, 2017Kāpiti commuters in Wellington will be able to travel on electric buses from next year after Greater Wellington Regional... More...
Night Works on Kāpiti and Raumati Roads June, 2017From Tuesday 6 to Friday 16 June the Council will be carrying out road maintenance and resurfacing work at night on K... More...
 Waitohu Valley Road to be Widened June, 2017Work to widen Waitohu Valley Road in Ōtaki to address safety concerns raised by residents through the 2016/17 Annual Pla... More...
Waikanae Intersection to be made safer June, 2017Kāpiti Council is upgrading Te Moana Road and Park Avenue intersection to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety and acce... More...
 Poplar Avenue road closure and detour coming up May 2017If you use the Poplar Avenue interchange, please look out for road clo... More...
 Waikanae Board calls for Peka Peka full Interchange March 2017The Waikanae Community Board reports there is a growing groundswell of... More...
 Raumati South Footbridge a Safety Concern for Locals March 2017Guy Burns, Deputy Chair of the Raumati Paraparaumu Community Board, th... More...
A road by any other name March 2017The Kāpiti Coast community is being asked to put forward suggestions for naming seven sections of State Highway 1 (SH1) ... More...
 Kāpiti Council looks to take advantage of Expressway March 2017Kāpiti Coast District Council is inviting the community to visit their... More...
 Levin to Waikanae commuter service revs up March 2017The highly anticipated Levin to Waikanae trial bus service is set to begin its first service on Tuesday 7 March 2017.... More...
 Kāpiti motorcyclists: its time to get Ride Ready! December 2016Local councils, along with the NZ Transport Agency, are working togeth... More...
Retaining wall upgraded for shared path improvements on Kāpiti Rd December 2016Work continues to improve safety and accessibility on Kāpiti Road, our... More...
 Kāpiti Council welcomes progress on Peka Peka to Ōtaki section of the Kāpiti Expressway December 2016The Kāpiti Council welcomes the New Zealand Transport Agency's decisio... More...
 Free train Sunday on 30 October to thank regional ratepayers October 2016Trips on all Metlink trains across the region will be free for everyon... More...
 Waikanae Park and Ride work to begin October 2016Work is set to get underway again next week (25 to 28 October) on the new Metlink Park and Ride facility at Waikanae."Th... More...
 Driverless Cars heading your way soon October 2016Watch out Kāpiti - next time you think you see a car driving along towards you without a driver it isn't because you got... More...
 Last Ganz Mavag EMU Journey The last Ganz Mavag train ran from Wellington to Melling and return on 27 May. It was the end of 34 years of service for... More...
 Raumati Road Closure Notice April 2016 More...
 Kāpiti Senior Drivers Forum April 2016 More...
Kāpiti cyclists get get delay on good news for bikes on trains April 2016The good news is the Greater Wellington Regional Council has decided t... More...
Trolleys cost effective compared to battery buses - Gunter Mackinger March 2016"European cities are steadily converting back to trolleybus public tra... More...
 Easter and the Raumati Straights March 2016With only one day to go until the Easter break kicks off the MacKays to Peka Peka road building team is sending out the ... More...
 Train Operator deal signed with Transdev March 2016Greater Wellington Regional Council, Transdev and Hyundai Rotem have signed a nine-year contract for the operation of th... More...
 MTA CEO Warwick Quinn Announces Resignation March 2016The Chief Executive of the Motor Trade Association (MTA), Mr Warwick Quinn has resigned from the organisation."It is... More...
 Greater Wellington Transport end-of-year Report Card December 2015End of year report for Wellington's transport: making great progress... More...
 Cycling gets regional boost November 2015The seaward side option for a new walking and cycling path between Ngauranga and Petone is a major step forward for cycl... More...
 Public Invited to Motorway Open Day November 2015Project Manager Alan Orange invites you to come along to our public open day; your chance to come up onto a paved sectio... More...
New Metlink website launched October 2015Public transport journeys around greater Wellington have just become even easier with the launch of Metlink's new websit... More...
 Wellington Region's travellers highly satisfied with public transport September 2015Customer satisfaction with the Wellington public transport network rem... More...
 A plan to move the Wellington region forward January 2015People in the Wellington region are encouraged to have their say on a plan to help make the region more dynamic, product... More...
Short-list finalised for Wellingtons rail contract January 2015Greater Wellington Regional Council has finalised a short-list for the... More...
 New report gets Kāpiti Coast a step closer to cycle friendly communities January 2015Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) welcomes the final report and reco... More...
Easy to use fares and ticketing system will transform public transport December 2014Kāpiti commuters are a step closer to getting a modern fares and ticke... More...
 Rail network going from strength to strength December 2014Wellington region's rail network is going from strength to strength with punctuality figures approaching record highs an... More...
 Expressway southern end update December 2014We've started work on four bored piles at Kāpiti Road these are smaller but similar in construction to the Waikanae Ri... More...
 New Waikanae Bridge taking shape November 2014Building a 180m bridge across a major flood plain in a seismically sensitive area like Kāpiti is no mean feat. The ... More...
 NZ Transport Agency road funding announcements provide clarity on councils share November 2014The New Zealand Transport Agency has released its Funding Assistance R... More...
 Greater Wellington eyes public transport issues for Kāpiti October 2014Transport portfolio leader Paul Swain of Greater Wellington Regional C... More...
Train taggers beware - you are being watched. October 2014Greater Wellington Regional Council is trumpeting its new Rail Monitoring Centre in Johnsonville, where fibre optic cabl... More...
 Express Lane - update from NZTA October 2014Welcome to Express Lane, the best way to find out what's happening on the Kāpiti Expressway.This month we're talking abo... More...
LIGHT RAIL THE CAPITALS BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT December 2013Members of youth climate change group Generation Zero paraded a painted cardboard train through central Wellington today... More...
Hundreds have say on future public transport options October 2013About 300 submissions have been received on the most feasible options ... More...
 Contract signed for more Matangi trains for Wellington region Thirty five more Matangi trains are on the way for the Wellington foll... More...
Clear direction agreed for public transport fares July 2013Weekend family bus and train passes, half price fares for all young pe... More...
Resumption of normal train services great news July 2013Fran Wilde, Chair of the Regional Council, today applauded KiwiRail st... More...
 Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy welcomes decision 15 May, 2013 Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the decision to appoint a Board of Inquiry to consider the Peka Peka to North Ōtaki exp... More...
 Board of Inquiry to consider Peka Peka to North Ōtaki Expressway proposal May 14, 2013Environment Minister Amy Adams has today announced that an application... More...
Action plan tackles post-quake reopening of transport links April 2013A 37-point action plan to ensure the Wellington's region's transport o... More...
Kāpiti artists - Public art on public transport competition A great opportunity is available to Kāpiti artists with an interest in... More...
Guy welcomes Capital Connection decision April 2013 Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the decision by KiwiRail to continue the Capital Connection train service from Palmerst... More...
 Capital Connection decision a great result now people need to get on board April 2013The continuation of the Capital Connection train service, announced to... More...
Elliott hails Capital Connection decision April 2013 Ōtaki Community Board member Jackie Elliott says she is delighted with the Kiwirail decision to retain the Capital Conne... More...
 Glider pilots escape crash landing December 2012A pilot and passenger walked away uninjured after a motorised glider crash-landed in a barley field in Te Horo.Constable... More...
More patience, fewer patients: MTA asks motorists to drive smart, drive safe, and relax on the roads December 2012At this time of year, everyone is on the road, trying to get to their ... More...
 Longer south / east route options to be evaluated in Wellington public transport study December 2012Bus rapid transit and light rail options running from Wellington Stati... More...
Roadworks on State Highway 1, Paekākāriki (starts early January) December 2012 - Message from the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)NZTA will be working on a number of improvements to the road surface a... More...
 Cyclists give Matangi trains thumbs up December 2012Wellington region cyclists have given a big thumbs up to the new Matangi trains, awarding Greater Wellington Regional Co... More...
 Community Patience running out on Capital Connection November 2012Newly elected Ōtaki Community Board member Jackie Elliott said the com... More...
The Road Ahead: How would you spend $30 billion? August 2012With Kāpiti at the centre of major roading controversies, a debate on ... More...
 Drivers concerned about fewer WoF inspections August 2012Warrant of Fitness changes could impact on Kāpiti drivers and road safety according to a recent survey.Any changes t... More...
 New signs for Te Horo Crossing August 2012KiwiRail are will be installing new signs at a Te Horo level crossing where a Somali community leader's car was hit by a... More...
 Plan to keep commuter train on track heard by Minister July 2012A high powered delegation of local government chairs and chief executi... More...
 Glensor wants fare feedback July 2012Public transport users in the Wellington region are being encouraged to give their feedback on possible changes to how M... More...
 Capital Connection - morning protest planned July 2012Tomorrow morning (Thursday 26th July) passengers from the Capital Connection rail service will be driving to Waikanae St... More...
 Changes made to improve Ōtaki bus service June 2012From Tuesday 5 June 2012 Ōtaki residents will have a direct service each weekday to and from Coastlands and new Sunday b... More...
 Nathan Guy welcomes one year anniversary for Waikanae train services 21 February Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the one year anniversary of trai... More...
 Keen interest in proposed bus changes 21 FebruaryPeople interested in the proposed Wellington City bus changes are being encouraged to check the Greater Wellington websi... More...
 Poll shows huge backing for public transport A Colmar Brunton poll showing huge backing for public transport proves how out of touch the National Government is in it... More...
Another example of Expressway arrogance 27 AprilThe recent experience of renowned writer Patricia Grace is just the latest example of arrogance by the Government and it... More...
 Time to Get Real About Transmission Gully 20 MarchDick Jessup for the Coastal Highway Group has issued the following statement.The priority list of for infrastructure pro... More...
 Load limit on Otaihanga footbridge 9 MarchAn inspection of the Otaihanga footbridge by Council staff has found a change in the level of the deck.Civil enginee... More...
 Capital Connection under threat 10 March - By Finn WilsonA drop in the number of commuters using the Capital Connection train service from Palmerston North to Wellington may res... More...
 Guy welcomes major boost to rail services 14 March Ōtaki MP Nathan Guy has welcomed the investment into Wellington commuter rail as a big step forward in improving public ... More...
 Wrong story on economic benefits 18 FebruaryMinister of Transport, Stephen Joyce, is wrong to state (Morning Report 18th February) that extra spending on cycling do... More...
 Rail milestone for Kāpiti 11 FebruaryThe recently refurbished Ganz Mavag train will make its first appearance at Waikanae Station next Saturday (19 February)... More...
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