Bike Challenge gets rolling with Waterfront event
Get your bike checked with Torpedo 7 and help kick-off the fourth annual Aotearoa Bike Challenge in Wellington, at the Waterfront behind Te Papa on Monday 3 February.
Archive: January, 2020
ZEALANDIA book celebrates the 'Valley that Changed a Nation'
One of the founders of Wellington's beloved ZEALANDIA Eco-sanctuary, Jim Lynch, gave a talk at the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday discussing how the ambitious idea came to life,…
Infrastructure boost for Wellington Region a green light for region rail - next stop: hybrid trains
Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council Daran Ponter says the $1.
Regional toxic algae alert issued by Greater Wellington
Toxic algae is quickly intensifying throughout the region, with all monitored rivers reaching health alert levels and Wairarap's Waipoua River remaining hazardous for swimmers.
Melling Interchange funding will unlock RiverLink's potential
Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes the announcement of funding for Lower Hutts Melling Interchange, which was announced today as part of the Government's infrastructure funding package, saying it will unlock…
Greater Wellington Community Snorkel Day
Community members are encouraged to dive into summer with Greater Wellington Regional Council's snorkel day at the Taputeranga Marine Reserve, on Saturday 1 February 2020.
People with disabilities an important voice in public transport design
People with disabilities, their whānau and wider support network, should be encouraged to share their experiences and suggestions on how to improve journeys and facilities across the region according to…
Bus customers encouraged to check before they travel during AGM
Some Wellington bus customers will face disruptions to their travel on Wednesday 29 January from 9:00am to 3:00pm as drivers make their way to a Tramways Union Annual General Meeting…
Toxic algae increasing throughout the region
Toxic algae has been found at a number of sites throughout the region and people should pick their swimming and dog walking spots carefully to avoid the risk to health…
Greater Wellington embraces the trend towards electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are critical to decarbonising road transport, so the Greater Wellington Regional Council has endorsed an advisory report on 'Supporting Electric Vehicles in the Wellington Region'.