Countdown to Metlink City Safari
Only four weeks to go until the region's Amazing Race - the Metlink City Safari on Sunday 17 May.
News
Online survey excuse to reflect on the long hot days of summer
People who enjoy the Wellington region's harbours, coasts and rivers are being encouraged to participate in an online survey on recreational water quality.
Wellington enjoys camping boom
The long hot summer of 2015 was a boomer for Wellington's campers, with record numbers flocking to our parks for a slice of sun.
Heretaunga's Silver Success
Heretaunga Kindergarten, Upper Hutt, celebrates becoming a Silver Enviroschool, next Monday 30 March 2015, 11am-12pm.
Options for keeping livestock from waterways to be discussed
Protecting the region's lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands from livestock damage will require an all-out effort by landowners, councils and the community.
10 year plan for Wellington region released for consultation
Residents from the greater Wellington region are being urged to have their say about what major projects should be funded in their communities over the next 10years.
Have your say on the Wellington region's response to climate change
The Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking public comment on its draft Climate Change Strategy for the Wellington region.
Plan to identify region's significant wetlands
Significant natural wetlands will be listed in the Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington region in response to feedback from landowners and groups representing the dairy sector and other farming…
Regionally rare yellow-crowned kakariki on the increase
A flurry of yellow-crowned kakariki (parakeet) sightings across the region is 'extremely pleasing', says Greater Wellington Regional Council Environmental Scientist Nikki McArthur.
Grab some gravel
Take some hard fill for your home and garden projects this weekend - and help protect your community from flooding.