News releases
Toxic algae alert continues for Wellington region
The summer holidays are fast approaching for many of us – and although recent rain has seen a reduction in the extent of waterways affected by toxic algae – warnings remain unchanged. Expected warm weather and low river flows are likely to cause current conditions to persist into the new year.
Measuring up – just how well is the Wellington region doing?
Is our environment getting better, getting worse, or staying the same? These are all big questions that deserve answers. Measuring up 2005 *–* a report on the state of the environment in the Wellington region, has just been released by Greater Wellington.
Enviroschools – helping to make the future brighter
In the Greater Wellington region, more and more schools are making their environment more sustainable and helping make sure the future looks brighter for us all. On Wednesday, 7 December, fifteen schools celebrated their success in improving the environment at the 2005 Enviroschool Awards.
Toxic algae in the region
"Warm weather and low river levels have created ideal conditions for the growth of toxic algae in some watercourses”, says Greater Wellington Pollution Control Officer Howard Markland.
Christmas timetable changes for some routes
Reduced Metlink services over Christmas
$25 million contract for Wairarapa carriages signed
New carriages enter service in 2007
Go ahead for wind farming on Greater Wellington land
Puketiro site given go ahead
Families caring for the planet - Upper Hutt meeting
Parents of Upper Hutt school pupils have a chance next week to find out what their children have been learning about keeping the environment healthy.
Exercise Phoenix – major earthquake scenario
A major civil defence emergency management exercise called Exercise Phoenix IV will take place on Friday, 25 November 2005 from 7am-7pm. The Exercise will involve a large number of local bodies and emergency services.
Hearings on Western Corridor Plan announced
The hearing dates for the Western Corridor plan have been announced.