News releases
How Battle Hill got its name
The fascinating story of the fighting that gave Battle Hill in Pauatahanui its name is one that many people don’t know. Now you can learn more at the Waitangi Weekend History Walk on Sunday 7 February.
Additional funding sought to complete Waiwhetu Stream works
Joint news release: Hutt City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council
Hutt River at Birchville - all clear given
Water quality testing from Greater Wellington’s Hutt River at Birchville monitoring site has returned counts of E.coli within recommended guidelines, meaning the area of the river in the vicinity of Akatarawa Road and Gemstone Drive is now safe for swimming. Warning signs have been removed.
Burn off those holiday kilos - on your way to work
If you’re struggling to stick to that New Year’s resolution to get fit and healthy, or if you over-indulged in food and drink over the holidays, then Greater Wellington’s new Active a2b[activea2b/] programme may be just what you need.
Redwood Station improvements set to begin
More than $1million worth of improvements to Redwood Station in Tawa are set to begin in early February. Both platforms at the station will be demolished and completely rebuilt.
Toxic algal mats pose danger
Greater Wellington, Masterton District Council and Regional Public Health are asking the public to avoid contact with the lower reaches of the Waipoua River due to extensive growth of potentially toxic blue-green algal mats.
Prickly customers could threaten region’s economy
Plants that threaten stock health and ravage pasture are on the hit list for Greater Wellington pest plant staff this summer.
Feedback sought on new Porirua bus timetables
A brand new bus route through Aotea, longer weekend and evening bus services, and a single route between eastern and western Porirua are some of the specific improvements being proposed for Porirua bus services.
Burn off your festive fare - on your way to work
About 40 Wellington city workplaces (see list below) are taking part in Greater Wellington’s new Active a2b[activea2b/] programme. Active a2b offers people tools and support, including a range of walking and cycling competitions and challenges, to help them get active on their way to work.