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In response to the Prime Minister’s address today on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to Sunday services across all public transport modes from Wednesday 25 March.
Metlink GM Scott Gallacher says, that while there are still a number of issues to work out, all trains and buses will … View moreIn response to the Prime Minister’s address today on raised COVID-19 levels, Metlink will be moving to Sunday services across all public transport modes from Wednesday 25 March.
Metlink GM Scott Gallacher says, that while there are still a number of issues to work out, all trains and buses will move to Sunday services after Tuesday.
“We’ll work to deliver to the current timetables across the network tomorrow but from first thing Wednesday morning, Sunday timetables will be implemented,” says Mr Gallacher.
Buses will no longer board from the front door. Metlink apologises to customers who rely on the accessibility options provided at the front door and encourages customers to find out more about Total Mobility services during this time by calling 0800 801 700.
Customers will be encouraged to continue their own physical distancing practices on all trains and buses, leaving a space next to them where they can.
“We’re still working out what this might mean for Wairarapa rail services and will provide more updates when they become available,” says Mr Gallacher.
UPDATE: As part of the move to Sunday timetables, Metlink school bus services will not run from Wednesday.
Kāpiti Coast District Council has closed all its facilities indefinitely in a bid to protect a c…
The council has closed all customer service centres, libraries and aquatic facilities.
In a press release on Sunday, Mayor K Gurunathan said the council's actions have and will continue to be guided by the latest advice from the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies.
“While there… View moreThe council has closed all customer service centres, libraries and aquatic facilities.
In a press release on Sunday, Mayor K Gurunathan said the council's actions have and will continue to be guided by the latest advice from the Ministry of Health and other Government agencies.
“While there hasn’t been the directive from Government to close our facilities, we, like many other councils around the region feel that it is appropriate, based on the number of elderly people living in our community, to close. We’ve been working closely with our colleagues at Horowhenua, who are also taking the same path.”
The closures would take place from Monday morning until further notice.
“People will still be able to transact with the Council online and communicate with the Council team via email, telephone and Antenno.
This was not an easy decision as we know how vital these services are for our people but the message from our Prime Minister yesterday was clear – we need to do everything in our power to minimise the opportunity for COVID-19 to spread. I want to reiterate that the government guidance is to close public facilities when we get to Level 3 – but that we feel we need to take appropriate steps to protect our community ahead of time.
I also want to assure our community that significant response planning is already well underway with regard to essential services like infrastructure and community welfare. Be confident that we are prepared and ready to response to this rapidly evolving situation.
Finally, I want to again call for patience and kindness. There is only one source of official information and that is central Government via the Ministry of Health and www.covid19.govt.nz....
In the event that there are confirmed cases in our community, these will be publicly notified by health authorities. There is a robust protocol in which health officials ensure the strict isolation of confirmed cases.
Close contacts of any cases will be contacted, provided with advice and put in monitored self-isolation to limit the risk of spread in the community.
I am confident that in the event that cases are confirmed, all the right steps will be undertaken to protect our community – it’s important that we have trust in the official process.
So please keep calm, clean and kind, Kāpiti – we’re all in this together."
Free Yoga at Waikanae Park is canceled to protect our community and stop this virus from spreading. We will keep you updated about future online classes, easily done at home or in your garden. Take care!
We know public transport is an essential service, and we’re focussed on ensuring you continue to have access to our region’s network during this time.
Listen to Scott Gallacher, General Manager for Metlink, explain the measures we are putting in place to stay one step ahead of COVID-19.
In London, this is what selfishness did to one old lady.
Hamish Tristram, formerly of Levin and Wellington, reports that greed and selfishness have hit the elderly and helpless in London.
The strong, the young and the greedy have been clearing supermarket shelves before the elderly and infirm get… View moreIn London, this is what selfishness did to one old lady.
Hamish Tristram, formerly of Levin and Wellington, reports that greed and selfishness have hit the elderly and helpless in London.
The strong, the young and the greedy have been clearing supermarket shelves before the elderly and infirm get a look in.
More -- bit.ly...
In accordance with Central Government advice, for the health and safety of staff and passengers, all Metlink bus drivers aged 70+ will not be part of operating our transport network at this time.
About 70 of Metlink’s 500 bus drivers are aged 70 or over and in accordance with the Ministry of … View moreIn accordance with Central Government advice, for the health and safety of staff and passengers, all Metlink bus drivers aged 70+ will not be part of operating our transport network at this time.
About 70 of Metlink’s 500 bus drivers are aged 70 or over and in accordance with the Ministry of Health guidelines, they are advised to remain at home. Less drivers means there will need to be cancellations to some services across the bus network.
We are currently looking at where cancellations will need to take place and are encouraging Metlink customers to keep up to date with service changes by checking Metlink’s website, App and Real Time Information screens.
Breaking news -- Kāpiti and Horowhenua Councils Closing All Community Facilities.
Full story -- bit.ly...
Some light reading for those now, or ready to, self-isolate.
This is a collection of Consumer magazine for each year from 2012 to 2018.
If you let me know by PM that you want them I will put outside my front door.
The image just shows some of the collection
In line with advice from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMOnz) and the Ministry of Health, Greater Wellington Regional Council is closing its offices to the public and encouraging all office based staff to work from home.
Greater Wellington’s critical field based staff … View moreIn line with advice from the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMOnz) and the Ministry of Health, Greater Wellington Regional Council is closing its offices to the public and encouraging all office based staff to work from home.
Greater Wellington’s critical field based staff in areas such as harbours, parks, flood protection and environmental roles are also being encouraged to apply physical distancing practices.
Public Transport across the region will continue to operate to existing timetables. Passengers are encouraged to leave the seat next to them empty if they can.
Alan Tristram reports Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to 'stay calm' and follow MoH advice.
Its a Churchillian message from the Mayor -- and, in another echo from WWII, he urges people to ‘do their bit to help protect the community’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
… View moreAlan Tristram reports Kāpiti Coast Mayor K Gurunathan is urging residents to 'stay calm' and follow MoH advice.
Its a Churchillian message from the Mayor -- and, in another echo from WWII, he urges people to ‘do their bit to help protect the community’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Mayor says: “We acknowledge that there’s a lot of concern in our community about COVID-19 and the Council is working with its regional partners to support the Ministry of Health-led response. More -- bit.ly...
Some very innovative people have been developing Facebook and website pages to help support local businesses and market people who currently have lost their usual platform for sales. Two that I know about are
Love local _ Wellington www.facebook.com...
kapiti online market www.facebook.com...
If… View moreSome very innovative people have been developing Facebook and website pages to help support local businesses and market people who currently have lost their usual platform for sales. Two that I know about are
Love local _ Wellington www.facebook.com...
kapiti online market www.facebook.com...
If you know of any other useful supportive sites please advise.
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