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🏉 🦁 Wellington Rugby are putting on a “Bark in the Park” double header at Hnry Stadium this Sunday 27 September.

The Wellington Pride women's team play Tasman at 11.35 am and the Wellington Lions play Waikato at 2.05 pm. Fans are welcome to bring their dogs along to the second game at 2.05 pm.

Pets can ride Metlink buses and trains during weekends and off-peak times, as long as they are well-behaved and fully enclosed in a suitable pet carrier.

If you're planning to take public transport to the games, plan ahead.

🚆 Hutt Valley and Johnsonville trains will run as usual.

🚌 Buses will replace trains on the Wairarapa and Kāpiti Lines.

🚌 Standard bus timetables will apply over the whole weekend.

⛴️ Ferries are running on a standard timetable.

Standard fares apply. Use your credit/debit card, Snapper card or Metlink Explorer day pass - they are the easiest way to pay.

For full travel information and fares, visit metlink.org.nz or check the Metlink app.

🏉🦁It's a Wellington Rugby double header this weekend at Hnry Stadium. The Lions take on Northland at 7.10 pm on Saturday 19 September, with the Wellington Pride playing the Northland Women before that at 4.35 pm.

If you're planning to take public transport to the games, plan ahead.

🚆Johnsonville trains will run as usual.

🚌 Buses will replace trains on the Hutt Valley, Wairarapa and Kāpiti lines.

🚌Standard bus timetables will apply over the whole weekend.

⛴️Ferries are running on a standard timetable. Standard fares apply, your public transport fare is excluded from your game ticket, and. Use your credit/debit card, Snapper card or Metlink Explorer day pass - they are the easiest way to pay.

For full travel information and fares, visit metlink.org.nz or check the Metlink app.

🏡🌿 Heading to the Home and Garden Show?

The Home and Garden Show at Hnry Stadium will run from Friday 4 to Sunday 6 September. Whether you're after renovation inspiration or gardening ideas, let Metlink take you there. Here are your travel options:

🚆 Trains will run as usual on Friday and Saturday.

🚌 On Sunday, buses will replace trains during the day on the Hutt Valley Line, with trains resuming at 6:05pm from Wellington Station.

🚆 Wairarapa Line trains will run between Upper Hutt and Masterton on Sunday, with bus replacements operating between Upper Hutt and Wellington Station during the day. Trains will resume at 6:55pm from Wellington Station.

🚌⛴️ Standard weekday and weekend timetables will apply for buses and ferries.

💳 Standard fares apply. You can pay with a Snapper card or contactless Visa and Mastercard on Metlink buses and trains.

For full travel information, fares and replacement bus timetables, visit metlink.org.nz or check the Metlink app.

Don’t miss your chance to have your say on the future of Hutt Valley bus services.

Final drop-in opportunities, including an extra session at Brewtown Farmers Market

Thursday 3 September, 10 - 11am: Eastbourne / Days Bay Library

Thursday 3 September, 12pm - 1pm: Lower Hutt - War Memorial Library

NEW: Sunday 6 September, from 8am: Upper Hutt – Brewtown Farmers Market

Some services may change, some may reduce, and some new connections are being considered across Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wainuiomata, the Eastern Bays and Western Hills.

🕔 Feedback closes at 5pm on Sunday 6 September.

Find out what's proposed in your area and have your say today.

🔗 Link in comments.

Have you had your say on the future of Hutt Valley bus services?

Some services may change, some may reduce, and some new connections are being considered across Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wainuiomata, the Eastern Bays and Western Hills.

No final decisions have been made. Community feedback, alongside customer research and operational analysis, will help inform recommendations presented to Council.

🕔 Feedback closes at 5pm on Sunday 6 September.

Find out what's proposed in your area and have your say today.

🔗 Link in comments.

Heading to the Food Show or the rugby?

Busy times for Hnry Stadium this weekend...

🥗🍖 The Food Show runs over three days from Friday morning, 28 August, until late Sunday afternoon.

🏉🦁The Wellington Lions take on Counties Manukau at 2.05 pm on Sunday 30 August.

If you're planning to take public transport to either of these events this weekend, plan ahead.

🚆🚌 Johnsonville trains will run as usual.

Kapiti line trains will run as normal on Saturday. On Sunday they will be bus replaced in the evening between Wellington and Porirua.

Hutt Valley and Wairarapa trains will be replaced by bus on Saturday and Sunday. This is to allow vital rail maintenance to help sustain our network.

🚌Standard bus timetables will apply over the weekend.

⛴️Ferries are running on a standard weekday timetable.

For full travel information and fares, visit metlink.org.nz or check the Metlink app.

The Food Show
Wellington Rugby

🎓 Victoria and Massey universities are having their open days for future students on Friday 21 August.

Need to know how to get there or which bus to take? Download the Metlink app today or head to our website for more information. Link in comments.

🚌 For further public transport support, visit the Metlink staff who will be available for part of the day at the Kelburn Campus Hub – Victoria University and Block 10 – Massey University.

We’re proposing some changes to Hutt Valley bus services and we want your feedback.

If you catch public transport in Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Wainuiomata, the Eastern Bays or Western Hills, check out the proposed changes and have your say.

We'll also be holding drop-in sessions across the Hutt Valley if you'd like to talk with us in person. Details are shown in the first comment below. 👇

Feedback closes at 5pm on Sunday 6 September.

🔗 Link in comments.