News releases
Wellington's first new trolley buses launched
Minister of Transport Hon Annette Kinghasunveiled the first of the new era trolley buses delivered to Wellington.
Rain welcomed but more needed to restore groundwater levels
Greater Wellington says steady rain on Tuesday and Wednesday has improved river flows enough to avert further water restrictions at this stage but groundwater levels are still very low.
Summer fun in the rainforest
There's a rainforest in Wellington, and it's much closer than you'd expect. Kaitoke Regional Park, near Upper Hutt, is the venue for three fun family events as part of Greater Wellington's summer Regional Outdoors Programme.
Public asked to be aware of algae in rivers
bg algae Mat forming blue green algae in Hutt river
Tough summer for water supply looks likely
Greater Wellington and the region's four city councils are calling on residents to go easy on garden watering, as the warm, dry weather makes a tough summer for water supply look increasingly likely.
GW kicks off summer events programme
Are you looking for opportunities get out and about this summer and enjoy what the region has to offer? Greater Wellington has an abundance of exciting events in the region’s parks and forests for all the family to enjoy as part of the 2008 Regional Outdoors Programme.
Dry weather reinforces need for rural water conservation
Greater Wellington says the prospect of a dry summer coupled with already low groundwater levels reinforces the need for water users in rural areas to conserve water.
Options to keep city on the move
Wellingtonians are being asked to think about transport issues and comment on a range of options to keep the city on the move for the next 30 years.
New Hutt Valley - Wellington Hospital bus service
Hutt Valley people will be able to take the bus directly to Wellington Hospital, from February next year.
Little steps can make a big difference
Making little changes to the way we live today contributes to our long term goal to make Wellington a sustainable region as well as countering global problems such as climate change and environmental degradation, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Fran Wilde says.