News in brief
Win a survival pack
Help your family survive a disaster. By completing an online questionnaire on Greater Wellington’s website, you could win one of four prize packs filled with emergency supplies. This promotion is part of Greater Wellington’s lead-up to Disaster Awareness Week (11-17 October).
Be in to win: www.gw.govt.nz/disaster-awareness
New GW website
Check out our new, improved website. On the homepage you’ll find news you can use, such as information on environmental events, public consultations and environmental monitoring results (eg, water quality).We’ve also made it easier to find information on regional parks, resource consents, emergencies and hazards, and the region’s transport network.
Too mulch!
Mulch your garden this spring – it’s a great way to fight summer dryness. Mulch locks in more moisture, slows weed growth, and keeps your garden looking good with less effort and water. For more about mulch and other garden water conservation tips, see:
www.bethedifference.gw.govt.nz
Waiwhetu Stream clean-up
The transformation of Waiwhetu Stream in Lower Hutt is well underway. Flood protection work began in July and the clean-up of contaminated sediment will begin in October, taking around six months to complete. Hundreds of native plants will be gradually established to encourage a healthy ecosystem.