Press Release – Metlink
Metlink supports Māori Warden’s kaupapa by providing free public transport for on-duty Wardens, enabling them to move around the region with ease as they undertake crime prevention.
On-duty Māori wardens wearing a uniform are welcome to travel free on all Metlink bus and rail services while carrying out their duties.
Metlink General Manager Scott Gallacher says Metlink recognises Māori Wardens as an important thread in the fabric of Wellington, promoting a safer region for everyone.
“Māori Wardens have a long history of protecting and supporting communities in our region on a voluntary basis, and Metlink is proud to be a part of their story.
Friday, 14 May 2021, 1:32 pm
Metlink supports Māori Warden’s kaupapa by providing
free public transport for on-duty Wardens, enabling them to
move around the region with ease as they undertake crime
prevention.
On-duty Māori wardens wearing a uniform
are welcome to travel for free on all Metlink bus and rail
services while carrying out their duties.
Metlink
General Manager Scott Gallacher says Metlink recognises
Māori Wardens as an important thread in the fabric of
Wellington, promoting a safer region for
everyone.
“Māori Wardens have a long history of
protecting and supporting communities in our region on a
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council Wellingtonians can now hop aboard two very special Metlink buses designed by Bill, 8, from Wellington city and Ellie, 11, from Kpiti, who won Metlinks popular Design a bus competition. Bill and Ellie were celebrated at a community event …
Wellingtonians can now hop aboard two very special Metlink buses designed by Bill, 8, from Wellington city and Ellie, 11, from Kāpiti, who won Metlink’s popular ‘Design a bus’ competition.
Bill and Ellie were celebrated at a community event to unveil the two buses. The tamariki were among the very first to see the freshly wrapped EV double decker buses as they drove off the lot. Ellie, Bill and their proud whānau then took the buses on their maiden voyages to Island Bay where community members, Greater Wellington councillors, Paul Eagle MP and Deputy Mayor Sarah Free gathered to celebrate the kids’ achievements.
News from Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellingtonians can now travel on two Metlink buses designed by Bill, 8, from Wellington city and Ellie, 11, from Kāpiti, who won Metlink’s popular ‘Design a bus’ competition.
Bill and Ellie were celebrated at a community event to unveil the two buses. They were among the first to see the freshly wrapped EV double decker buses as they drove off the lot. Ellie, Bill and their proud whānau then took the buses on their maiden voyages to Island Bay where community members, councillors, Paul Eagle MP and Deputy Mayor Sarah Free gathered to celebrate the kids’ achievements.