Shed 39,
 
 2 Fryatt Quay 
Pipit
 
ea, Wellington 6011 
PO Box 1
 
1646 
 
Manners St
 
reet 
Wellingt
 
on 6142 
By email 
T  04 384 5708 
 
F  04 385 6960 
 
12 February 2019 
www.gw.govt.nz 
 
 
 
File Ref:  OIAP-7-9412 
Hugh Davenport 
[FYI request #9008 email] 
Dear Mr Davenport 
Request for information 2019-003 
I refer to your request for information dated 9 January 2019, which was received by Greater 
Wellington Regional Council on 9 January 2019. You have requested the following information: 
“I would like to request any policies regarding any driver training provided to bus drivers under the 
Metlink public transport system. Ideally this should include mandatory vs voluntary training. For 
mandatory training, this should hopefully include how frequently the training must be re-assessed” 
Greater Wellington Regional Council’s decision follows. 
While Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) does not have any specific policies regarding 
driver training, the partnering contract with operators includes obligations for driver training:  
  Section 14.1 of Part Two of the Partnering Contract includes a requirement that drivers are 
properly trained and experienced to the expected level. 
  Clause 1.4.5 of Schedule 5 of the Partnering Contact requires operators to prepare a Staff 
Training Plan outlining the systems and processes to ensure all staff are appropriately 
trained and qualified.  
Further information on the contractual obligations can be found at the following link 
http://www.gw.govt.nz/bus-contracts/. 
 
OIA 2019-003 HUGH DAVENPORT RESPONSE LETTER 

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If you have any concerns with the decision(s) referred to in this letter, you have the right to request 
an investigation and review by the Ombudsman under section 27(3) of the Act. 
Yours sincerely 
 
Greg Pollock 
General Manager, Public Transport 
OIA 2019-003 HUGH DAVENPORT RESPONSE LETTER 
 
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