News releases
Greater Wellington confirms rates increase for 2010/11 year
Greater Wellington Regional Council decided at its meeting today to increase its income from rates and levies by 1.72% for the 2010/11 financial year. This decision follows the recent process of public submissions and hearings in response to the Council’s Proposed Annual Plan for the 2010/11 financial year.
Protecting Otaki's dunes for the future
A new fence going up today [25 June] will protect some of Otaki Beach’s most important dunes from motorbikes, 4WDs and other vehicles.
New-look Kapiti bus stops
If you’re in a wheelchair, use a walking frame, or have a child in a buggy then catching a bus in Kapiti will be easier with the installation of new concrete access pads at 33 bus stops around Kapiti.
Community invited to Whitireia Park planting day
All are invited to join a planting day this Sunday [27 June] at Onehunga Bay in Whitireia Park – the site of February’s devastating fire.
Who will clean it up? We can all do it – together
A new partnership approach to resource management is the best way to clean up the natural resources of the Wellington region, says the chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council, Fran Wilde.
Whirinaki Crescent Stopbank Complete
A community planting day will be held this weekend to celebrate the completion in February this year of an upgrade to the Whirinaki Crescent stopbank.
Wairarapa wetland project kicks off
A project to improve the largest wetland area in the lower North Island is being formally launched with a weekend of community activities in South Wairarapa.
Public transport fare increase on agenda
Proposed increases to public transport fares will be considered by Greater Wellington’s Transport and Access Committee at its meeting next Tuesday (June 15).