S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Greater Wellington’s AA long term and A 1+ short term credit ratings, noting the region’s strong economic fundamentals and robust financial management. The international credit rating…
Tamariki in Lower Hutt have taken action to safeguard tuna (eels) in the Waiwhetu Stream and spread awareness about this taonga species. Several tuna from the stream were found dead and…
Politicians from around the region marked the end of an era for Melling Station as they boarded the last departing and arriving trains tonight before the station closes for approximately…
Greater Wellington is calling on the Government to urgently review immigration settings that risk decimating bus driver numbers and undermining the reliability of public transport services across the country. Recent changes…
Four intricately carved pou can now be seen at different locations around Parangarahu Lakes, an area of the East Harbour Regional Park overseen by Rōpū Tiaki, a co-governance group of…
Greater Wellington welcomes the streamlined planning system proposed by the Government to replace the Resource Management Act, but says key questions remain on Treaty obligations, governance and ensuring the system…
Chair of Greater Wellington, Councillor Daran Ponter, says that the Government’s rates cap proposal will likely increase costs, erode services and are already negatively impacting the region. Many of this government’s…
Experienced councillors have been selected to lead a slimmed-down committee structure for the new triennium, as change looms for Greater Wellington. “We will not be daunted by the prospect of reform…
Community volunteers planted 1,200 foredune plants at Waitohu Stream in Ōtaki to help grow and protect the dunes. The event in September 2025 was led by the Waitohu Stream and…
