News releases

Changes to Johnsonville train services

Posted on 3 February 2012

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 bus services in the morning peak to assist with reduced capacity on trains until Matangi are introduced on the line on Monday 19 March.

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Increased risk from blue-green algae in Hutt River

Posted on 3 February 2012

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).

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Showcasing regional parks this week

Posted on 2 February 2012

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.

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Discover family-friendly pedalling in QEP

Posted on 20 January 2012

Family-friendly trails, fun downhills and minimal uphills are some of the hidden treasures to be discovered in Pedalling in the Park, a cycling event in Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday 28 January.

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Putting Whitiriea Park back on track

Posted on 13 January 2012

Find out on Saturday 21 January how Whitireia Park is bouncing back after the devastating fire in 2010.

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Make the region your gym this summer

Posted on 5 January 2012

Get 2012 off to a fun and healthy start by taking part in Greater Wellington’s Active a2b summer programme[activea2b/].

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Great Outdoors offers full schedule of family-friendly events

Posted on 20 December 2011

A strong emphasis on family-friendly events in the Great Outdoors summer programme should keep even the most energetic children (and their parents) happy during the school holidays.

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During summer, look out for blue-green algae

Posted on 19 December 2011

Greater Wellington and Regional Public Health want people to take care around the region’s rivers over the festive season due to the risk from potentially toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria).

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