News in brief
Porirua stream under threat
The Porirua Stream and catchment are under serious threat from pollution, litter and erosion according to a recent study. You can help by securing your rubbish and recycling on collection day and calling our Pollution Hotline if you see somebody dumping waste into a stormwater drain. The study is part of a joint Greater Wellington, and Porirua and Wellington city council project to improve the health of the catchment.
Pollution Hotline: 0800 496 734
Buggy walking this winter
Come to a Lion Foundation buggy walk this winter and enjoy the region's beautiful parks. "New mums and caregivers have told us it's a great way to get out of the house and meet other parents," says Greater Wellington's Amanda Cox. There's no need to register, just turn up. The buggy walks are a joint initiative between Greater Wellington and Sport Wellington, sponsored by the Lion Foundation.
Environmental protection reports
How many pollution incidents does Greater Wellington's Environmental Protection team respond to? How many businesses are meeting their resource consent conditions? How many aren't? Greater Wellington's environmental regulation reports for 2007-08 provide detailed information on its environmental enforcement and pollution prevention work.