More buses for Wellington
Greater Wellington Regional Council is working urgently to provide more buses for the growing number of people catching buses from Karori, Wadestown, Wilton and Khandallah. "We are working with the bus…
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Wellingtonians say public transport has got a lot better
Wellingtonians have voted a big lift in their satisfaction with public transport in 2015/2016 and a steep increase in train customers over this period backs this up. "We're completely focused on…
Wairarapa economic development conference punches above its weight
Convening local economic development professionals in the Wairarapa for regionally focussed discussion has proved a run-away success. Delegates from around the country have signed-up for the two-day conference at Carterton…
Passionate about our region? Get your nomination in
People with a passion for the Wellington region have until next Friday to lodge their nomination to stand for Greater Wellington Regional Council. If you're prepared to make a stand, you…
Dazzling runway show comes to Wellington
A new high-impact fashion trend will take Wellington by storm this month. Top entries from New Zealand's first reflective fashion design competition - Project Glow Wear will be on show…
Waingawa hub will boost economy and environment
Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw has welcomed the opening of Centreport's new Waingawa log hub, saying it will deliver benefits for the regional economy, motorists, and the environment. The…
Waiohine River Floodplain Management Plan submissions received
Over 100 submissions have been received by Greater Wellington Regional Council on the draft Waiohine River Floodplain Management Plan (FMP) to provide protection from flood risk and erosion for urban…
Greater Wellington welcomes progress on Wairarapa governance
GWRC Chair Chris Laidlaw has welcomed the Local Government Commission's decision to explore in detail the possibility of a single district council for the Wairarapa. "The Commission has run a very…
An extra chance to save a life in Upper Hutt
People in Upper Hutt will be better equipped to save a life with the installation of an automated external defibrillator (AED) at Upper Hutt train station at 9.30am, Saturday 23…
Belmont Park's Korokoro track closed between Cornish St and Korokoro forks due to slip
The Korokoro track has been closed between Cornish St and Korokoro Forks because of a slip that has undermined the track and made it unsafe for public use. The slip occurred…