Kapiti road Bridges – monuments or monstrosities
The appalling state of the much celebrated Kāpiti Expressway bridges has become a common talking point. When first proposed, expressway bridges were said to be […]
Transport
More Bus services, regular timetable and more drivers on the way for Metlink
Metlink is adding more services to its temporary January timetable ahead of the reintroduction of its full timetable on 28 January. Tim Shackleton, acting General […]
Get off the phone – you’re Driving
Wellington Police disappointed at the number of drivers using cellphones while driving Wellington Acting Road Policing Manager Senior Sergeant Matt Fitzgerald says Police identified 51 […]
Traffic control for Paraparaumu Stormwater network upgrade
A 12-month upgrade of the Paraparaumu stormwater network begins in January, reports Kāpiti Coast District Council. More than 800 metres of new, larger stormwater pipe […]
Key milestone continues journey for Ōtaki to North of Levin Highway
Kāpiti Council District Council has received a Notice of Requirement application from Waka Kotahi for its new Ōtaki to North of Levin highway – a […]
Wellington and Porirua buses to use Saturday timetables in January
Most Metlink buses in Wellington city and Porirua will use their Saturday timetables on weekdays from 4 to 27 January.Routes 13, 28, 33, 34, 35, […]
Kapiti man tumbles 40m over rock and bush
Police say a rescue today is a reminder to be prepared before going bush. A man has been flown to hospital after falling during a […]
Critical injury in Car Fire prompts caution
UPDATE: A person critically injured in a car fire in Taranaki this morning has passed away in hospital. Emergency services were alerted to the car […]
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 […]
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 […]