News releases
Robust river seats for trail
Users of the Hutt River Trail can look forward to funky new seats and picnic tables replacing the varied and tiring collection currently on the trail.
Groundbreaking restoration project underway
The first stage in the groundbreaking transformation of Greytown School’s North Creek gets underway today - and the great thing about it is that it's all thanks to Greytown School students, past and present.
Rewanui - a splendid Wairarapa walk
Easy walks that take in mature native bush, grassy ridges and panoramic views are few and far between in Wairarapa. This is mainly because most mature bush is either in steep country that is hard to access, most pasture land is on privately owned farms and panoramic views are earned through hours of walking.
Mulching the Waipoua River
Mechanical tree-trimming and mulching is standard maintenance for hedges and an efficient way for trimming willows that are hanging over the Waipoua River in Masterton.
Southern Okowai Lagoon to become freshwater wetland
Work commenced today on Porirua City Council's southern Okowai Lagoon to create a freshwater wetland that will restore the lagoon’s appearance and improve water quality and habitat for its freshwater species.
Have your say on Wellington's 30-year transport strategy
Public feedback is sought on the proposed Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS), the region’s transport policy blueprint for land transport investment over the next 30 years.
Public excitement over Waiwhetu Stream clean up
People shared stories of fishing in the lower Waiwhetu Stream and excitement about its environmental prospects at a public walkover organised by Greater Wellington on March 16.
Improvements to Box Hill and Johnsonville Stations
Improvements are set to begin to Box Hill Station on the Johnsonville Line. The station will close temporarily on 3 May for up to two months while the platform is extended to the south and re-surfaced.
Dog exclusion ends
Dogs are now allowed back into Greater Wellington Regional Council (GW) managed land at the Hutt Water Collection Area, the western part of Kaitoke Regional Park and the Akatarawa Saddle area after last August’s aerial 1080 drop to control possums.
Great guided walks this weekend
Make sure you book a place on a Greater Wellington guided walk this weekend (20-21 March), taking you deep into the valleys and high on the hilltops of our regional parks and forests.