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      Home > News > Local Politics

    Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted to increase bus and train fares for commuters by 10 percent from July

    Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted to increase bus and train fares for commuters by 10 percent from July


    Transport Chair Thomas Nash says it's not a choice he wanted to make, but it had to be done given their financial situation.

    He says every council in the country is facing difficult decisions, and they need to cover their costs.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    New Zealand Rugby hope to announce a 2026 All Blacks tour of South Africa within the next two months More...

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    Emergency Management Otago Group Controller Matt Alley has acknowledged the huge amount of work ahead for many households, farmers and businesses in the aftermath of severe heavy rain More...


     Today's News

    		 Rugby:
    New Zealand Rugby hope to announce a 2026 All Blacks tour of South Africa within the next two months 18:57

     Business:
    Emergency Management Otago Group Controller Matt Alley has acknowledged the huge amount of work ahead for many households, farmers and businesses in the aftermath of severe heavy rain 18:37

     International:
    Five Israeli strikes hit Beirut's south as IDF says it will retaliate against Iran in its own time 18:07

     Rugby League:
    Could Kiwis halfback Jahrome Hughes finish the week a Dally M medallist and NRL premiership winner? 18:07

     Rugby:
    The Ranfurly Shield is headed to Taranaki for the summer 17:47

     Netball:
    16-test Silver Fern Margie Foster believes capitalising on turnover ball looms as the biggest improvement area for New Zealand ahead of tonight's dead rubber Taini Jamison Trophy fixture against England in Invercargill 17:47

     Politics:
    The Government's hoping for an infrastructure boom as it unveils a list of 149 projects up for fast tracking 17:17

     Accident and Emergency:
    Police are responding to serious single vehicle crash on the Waikato Expressway at Huntly 16:57

     Accident and Emergency:
    New Zealand Defence Force personnel are on their way to Samoa, to help the clean-up and aid the crew of the sunken HMNZS Manawanui 16:17

     Law and Order:
    One person's assisting with Police enquiries after a violent assault in Central Wellington this morning 14:57

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