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  •   Home > News > Living & Travel

    Greater Wellington Regional Council spent almost 200-thousand dollars on lawyers to end a stoush over bus driver pay

    Greater Wellington Regional Council spent almost 200-thousand dollars on lawyers to end a stoush over bus driver pay


    The council got involved after the Tramways Union and NZ Bus failed to strike a deal for their collective agreement after months of negotiations.

    The long-running employment dispute saw a strike and lockout.

    Council chair Daran Ponter says they had to lead the charge in rebuilding the relationship, in a move he says is unprecedented.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

    Accident and Emergency:
    School children are shaken-up after their bus was involved in a fatal crash with a car in Rotorua's Owhata last night 11:57

    Living & Travel:
    The Silver Ferns have arrived in Glasgow bonded by solidarity, despite the drama surrounding Dame Noeline Taurua's reinstatement as coach 11:57

    Entertainment:
    Halsey was rushed to hospital after suffering a "minor medical emergency" 11:37

    National:
    ‘America’s big case’: the US Supreme Court raises doubts about Trump’s tariff regime 11:17

    Entertainment:
    Reese Witherspoon says hosting the first Saturday Night Live after 9/11 was "too much responsibility" 11:07

    Christchurch:
    A large shed is ablaze just north of Christchurch - after a fire started in a hedge line in Ohoka, about 9.30am 11:07

    Business:
    The Government hopes changes to the screen production rebate will lure more Hollywood productions to Kiwi shores 11:07

    Entertainment:
    George Clooney has "never had an argument" with his wife Amal because he just "doesn't care" about petty gripes 10:37

    National:
    Can you really talk to the dead using AI? We tried out ‘deathbots’ so you don’t have to 10:37

    Health & Safety:
    Pharmac wants to trim its controversial medicines waiting list – no list at all might be better 10:27


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