Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted to introduce the Living Wage for council staff, making it one of the first Living Wage Councils in New Zealand. The move is expected to…
As the lights go down on daylight savings, the headlights go up on Project Glow Wear - the reflective design competition all about illuminating people on foot and bike. Back…
An OECD report on New Zealand's environmental performance reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair. "The OECD…
There is no such thing as business as usual in Wellington following the November earthquake, says Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw. "The earthquake has forced us to re-think our…
Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes the decision by the Local Government Commission to propose a new sub-regional committee for the Wairarapa. "This is what Greater Wellington has been recommending and I'm…
Greater Wellington Regional Councils Kaitoke Regional Park has, for the second time, been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. Parks Portfolio leader Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Prue Lamason said she was…
Strengthening the Wellington region's ability to cope with natural hazards, while providing a quality natural environment and an improved public transport system, were top of mind when councillors met today…
A new national report on water quality reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair. "Our whole approach…
Students from Wellington area schools still have time to sign up for Movin'March, a celebration to encourage students and parents to get active on the way to school without travelling…
Wairarapa's Ruamāhanga Whaitua Committee (RWC), charged with developing a community-led plan for land and water management in the Ruamāhanga River catchment are pleased to see the water quality debate raised…