Buses replace trains during Round the Bays weekend
All TagsParticipants in Sunday’s Round the Bays are advised to plan ahead for buses to replace trains on all lines this weekend, including on event day. Passenger services on the Hutt…
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Red toxic algae warning for Waikanae River at Jim Cooke Park
All TagsA red alert level warning for toxic algae is in place for the Waikanae River at Jim Cooke Park. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria, is harmful to humans and lethal for…
Parts of Belmont Regional Park closed to public as wildfire is brought under control
The western side of Belmont Regional Park is closed to the public until further notice as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) respond to wildfire, including Māra Roa and Waihora Loop tracks.…
Metlink unveils interactive public transport projects map
All TagsAn interactive map detailing upcoming, ongoing and completed projects improving public transport in the Wellington region has been launched today by Metlink. The map shows project locations and explains the work…
Unchain your pedal potential: Bike the Trail 2024
All TagsWheels are in motion for Bike the Trail on Sunday 25 February, hosted by Greater Wellington, Hutt City and Upper Hutt City councils. The free whānau event invites our region’s…
Extreme fire risk in Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, track closures across regional parks
All TagsThe ridge section of the Grand Loop track in the Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui regional park is temporarily closed to the public due to extreme wildfire risk. Daily access restrictions are also in…
Whitireia Park reopening from Wednesday 17 January
All TagsThe fire which broke out in Whitireia Park on 11 January has now been fully extinguished and the park will reopen to the public from Wednesday 17 January. The Onepoto Loop Track will…
Whitireia Park closed to public as fire is brought under control and investigated
All TagsWhitireia Park is closed to the public until at least Wednesday 17 January as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) continues to bring a fire under control and investigations begin. The…
Greater Wellington issues infringement notices for wastewater plant odours
All TagsGreater Wellington has taken action against Wellington Water Limited, Veolia New Zealand Limited, Upper Hutt City Council and Lower Hutt City Council for discharging offensive and objectionable odour beyond the…