Also covering https://www.gets.govt.nz/WARC/ExternalTenderDetails.htm?id=33796986, which invites Bus Contract Renewals to run for 9 years from 1 Nov 2027. The government requires all new buses to be electric, but Regional Council say we could still have old diesel buses until 2035. It's also not clear that they'll remember to tell the bus companies they've promised further consultation about the medium to long term plans for Raglan buses, including the continued services to and from Hamilton East. Let them know what you think.

Also about transport, these are the plans for Whaaingaroa Ward road maintenance in the current year from District Council's 23 March Roading agenda (pages 31-34) Rehabilitation - MAIN RD (OLD SH23) 365m out of Total Length 14.115 km.

Resealing

Ward metres to be resealed in 2026-27

Western District 24140

Awaroa-Maramarua 19124

Tamahere–Woodlands 18715

Waerenga-Whitikahu 12981

Newcastle–Ngaruawahia 10393

Tuakau-Pokeno 9811

Huntly 7365

Whaaingaroa 5675