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A life-sized mock-up of one of the new Tūhono trains is putting passengers and train staff at the heart of the design process, helping ensure the fleet is safe and…

Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter says the Government's decision not to progress any Head Start proposals ahead of the General Election is a disappointing retreat from much-needed local government reform. “The…

Greater Wellington's Public Transport Committee has endorsed a Harbour Quays business case, marking a significant milestone towards creating a second public transport corridor through central Wellington to ease pressure on…

Greater Wellington is throwing its support behind the banded dotterel (pohowera) in this year's Bird of the Year competition, championing one of the Wellington Region's most charismatic, hardworking, and endangered…

Madagascar ragwort, an invasive and highly toxic pasture weed, has been identified in south Wairarapa near Ngawi, prompting Greater Wellington to urge farmers, landowners and rural communities across Wairarapa and…

Work is underway near Marsden Street on a temporary rockline that will help support flood resilience works along Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River while protecting nearby assets as the project progresses. The…

Tree felling along parts of Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River near Pharazyn Street is part of a wider effort to improve flood resilience by working with nature through bioengineering.   This year, Greater…

Greater Wellington has updated its cost estimate for the flood protection component of Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi (formerly RiverLink) and is continuing discussions with the government on…

Capping rates increases at 4% would fail to recognise the real cost borne by Greater Wellington for protecting communities, maintaining essential services and investing in the region’s long-term resilience. Greater Wellington…