The Ngauraunga to Petone Shared Path, Te Ara Tupua, officially opens to the public tomorrow.

Transport Minister Chris Bishop joins Nick Mills to talk about the opneing.

The project will provide a new walking and cycling route between Wellington and Lower Hutt and improve transport reliability and resilience along SH2 and the Hutt Valley rail line. 

Bishop says the project is100 years in the making but serious planning began in 2013/2014, and cost $350 million. 

Te Ara Tupua formally opens at 2pm today, and tomorrow May 16th the public open day

Plus, Nick gets an update on Wellingtons SH1 improvements. Bishop says although we will not see diggers for "some time", the government is committed to the tunnels and fast track applications are on the way. 

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The Ngauraunga to Petone Shared Path, Te Ara Tupua, officially opens to the public tomorrow.
Transport Minister Chris Bishop joins Nick Mills to talk about the opneing.
The project will provide a new walking and cycling route between Wellington and Lower Hutt and improve transport reliability and resilience along SH2 and the Hutt Valley rail line.&nbsp;
Bishop says the project is100 years in the making but serious planning began in 2013/2014, and cost $350 million.&nbsp;
Te Ara Tupua formally opens at 2pm today, and tomorrow May 16th the public open day
Plus, Nick gets an update on Wellingtons SH1 improvements. Bishop says although we will not see diggers for "some time",&nbsp;the government is committed to the tunnels and fast track applications are on the way.&nbsp;
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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few.

Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis.

Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills

Minister Chris Bishop on Ngauraunga to Petone Path Opening

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