A win for Wellington bus users with drivers now back at work 25 April 2021
Workers went on strike on Friday over pay negotiations with their employer NZ Bus.
The company then took it a step further by issuing a lockout notice to its workers.
However, the Employment Court s issued an interim injunction against the lockout, and ordered it to be lifted.
Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter says it was the right decision.
He says it s extremely welcome news as Wellingtonians had the prospect of this dragging on for weeks.
Daran Ponter says it allows the parties to get back around the negotiating table.
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Source: New Zealand Transport Agency
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has today announced the approval of funding to deliver the Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-one (Ngauranga to Petone) section of Te Ara Tupua, and the appointment of alliance partners to construct the new shared path.
The Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One section will fill a missing link in the region’s walking and cycling network, and make cycling between Wellington and Lower Hutt a safe and attractive option. More people walking and cycling will improve public health, help reduce emissions from transport and ease the pressure on our roads.
“Waka Kotahi funding of $171-$190 million has been approved to get this fast-tracked project underway. $7 million has been committed by our partners, Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council. This investment is expected to support around 330 jobs counting those employed directly in the project and in its supply chain,” says Waka Kotahi Director of Regional Relations
Friday, 23 April 2021, 4:49 pm
Wellington Mayor Andy Foster is delighted by the
announcement of the funding and construction timetable for
Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One. We’ve been advocating for it for
several years.
Waka Kotahi funding of $171-$190
million has now been approved to fast-track commencement of
the project. Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington
Regional Council have committed $7 million.
“Working
with our partners Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and
Greater Wellington Regional Council, this fast track funding
for Ngā Ūranga ki Pito-One section of Te Ara Tupua will
complete what is one of New Zealand’s most ambitious
walking and cycling projects – and will connect the Hutt