Great prizes to be won in Wellington walk-off
Greater Wellington and Streets Alive's summer walking challenge is on. Get active, get healthy and you could even get lucky with some great prizes on offer.
Whatever the weather, it's going to be a dry summer
One of our region's water storage lakes will be empty this summer for earthquake stregthening and upsizing, so we'll have less water in reserve. But if everybody uses a little bit less water, it should see us through.
Escape with us this summer...
Bookings are open for the Great Outdoors summer events programme. With more than 60 events on offer, the Great Outdoors is a fantastic opportunity to explore our beautiful reigonal parks and forests.
Our Region out now
Out now - December's Our Region, with the latest news on Baring Head/Ōrua-Pouanui, our "dry" summer, the Wairarapa Water Use Project, the Great Outdoors summer events programme and much more.
Join Wellington walk-off and be in to win
Shoe Clinic vouchers, a year’s frequent flyer membership to Zealandia wildlife sanctuary and goody hampers are just some of the prizes to be won in Greater Wellington’s Streets Alive walking challenge. Coordinator Claire Pascoe says the challenge, open to all workplaces...
Changes to Johnsonville train services
As a result of extensive mechanical issues with the English Electric trains that operate on the Johnsonville line and customer calls for more service consistency, a decision has been made by Greater Wellington Regional Council and Tranz Metro to use a combination of trains and express...
Increased risk from blue-green algae in Hutt River
Greater Wellington and Regional Public Health want people to take care around the Hutt River due to the risk from potentially toxic blue-green algae (also known as cyanobacteria).Moderate growth of blue-green algal mats has been recorded in the Hutt River at Poets Park and...
Showcasing regional parks this week
Regional residents are spoilt for choice this week [beginning 6 Feb] with three family-friendly events in Greater Wellington’s Great Outdoors summer events programme. The events are based in Lower Hutt, providing a great showcase for regional parks and what they offer to locals...
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Daughter, Mother, Grandmother Mountain Bike Ride
Join Revolve for a fun cruisy mountain bike ride in...
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Environmental warnings
There is currently a moderate risk to river users from potentially toxic blue-green algae in parts of the Hutt and Waipoua rivers. Click here for more information.