Toxic algae season is here
With the onset of warmer weather the risk of toxic algae throughout the greater Wellington region is rising, with some rivers now over the limit for safe swimming.
Archive: December, 2020
No penguins were harmed in the making of this case - but only by luck
eNZoil (NZ) Ltd has been convicted and fined for discharging between 5000 and 6000 litres of refined transformer oil from their operation into the stormwater network and subsequently Seaview Marina.
Greater Wellington parks face the future
Greater Wellington Regional Council has just endorsed a new ten-year management plan for its regional parks which sets the direction for their evolution over the next decade.
Our region's green mindset shines through as a top priority in the Long Term Plan
Environmental protection and enhancement, accessible and efficient public transport, and action on the climate emergency - have been ranked by our community as Greater Wellington's top priorities, reports a survey…
Surveying mud - key to monitoring the health of Te-Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour
Divers collecting macrofaunal and sediment samples in Te Awarua-o-Porirua, Pāuatahahui.
Include wetlands in ETS to reduce emissions say Greater Wellington
Greater Wellington is calling on the Government to include non-forest permanent carbon sinks such as wetlands in the ETS or an alternative market-based scheme to reward the removal of carbon…
Check online if it's safe to swim
As we splash into the swimming season and experience heavy rainfall, Greater Wellington is urging the community to check if it's safe to swim on Land Air Water Aotearoa's (LAWA)…
Greater Wellington Regional Council Provides Blueprint for Regional Public Transport in Response to Climate Emergency
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Transport Committee today endorsed the proposed draft Wellington Regional Public Transport Plan 2021-31, which will be consulted with the public.
Declaration of climate emergency reinforces need for partnership with local government
Greater Wellington Regional Council strongly supports the Government's declaration of a climate emergency and welcomes its foresight in acknowledging the greatest challenge to face the nation.
Greater Wellington urges Government to take a closer look at regional pressures and ease burden on ratepayers
Greater Wellington published its Briefing to Incoming Minsters today urging the Government to take action in a number of areas to help facilitate the growing role of regional councils and…