Hui for regional Māori Economic Strategy
The second round of community hui on the development of a stronger, more sustainable Māori economy in the Wellington region will take place throughout March. Communities across the region are…
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Calls for more support to protect indigenous biodiversity
Greater Wellington Regional Council today agreed to adopt a submission on the Government's proposed National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity, which outlines the need for more support and resources from…
Refurbishments for carriages on Wairarapa Train Line
Train passengers on the Wairarapa Line will enjoy refurbishments to carriages with work already underway to improve comfort for customers. Greater Wellington Regional Council Transport Committee Chair Roger Blakeley says carriages…
Hutt River tour
Following Greater Wellington Regional Council's full council meeting on Thursday 27 February, there will be a three-hour tour of the Hutt River with discussions on important collaborative projects. Councillors from Upper…
Transport Committee's plan for reduced carbon emissions
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Transport Committee this morning agreed to priorities for transport including contributing to targets that will see reductions in transport-generated emissions. Transport Committee Chair Roger Blakeley says the…
Greater Wellington shares final bus review plans
Greater Wellington Regional Council detailed the final part of its bus network review for Kāpiti Coast, Wairarapa, Porirua and the Hutt Valley at today's Transport Committee meeting. Councillor Roger Blakeley, Transport…
Time to register for Movin' March
Movin' March is fast approaching but there is still time for schools to sign up for the month-long free initiative that encourages students to walk, cycle and scoot to school. Greater…
Plans for safer roads, lower emissions and more active travel
The Regional Transport Committee today agreed to a vision for a strategic framework that will see safer roads, lower transport generated emissions and an increase in active travel and public…
New Zealand's first pride bus launches in Wellington City
A double decker bus wrapped in rainbow colours to support the upcoming Wellington International Pride Parade as well as the month-long Pride Festival, was launched in Island Bay today. The pride…
Unplanned discharges: Greater Wellington's role explained
A number of unplanned sewage discharges have happened across the Wellington Region recently, which has caused widespread concern among communities, as well as confusion about who is responsible for the…