Metlink is pleased to announce the commencement of the Wairarapa nine-car service during afternoon peak services. The 4:25pm nine-car service to Masterton will see an additional carriage added to the train…
One of Wellington regions banded dotterel which are nationally vulnerable. Greater Wellington Regional Council conducted a coastal bird survey recently to assess where wildlife would be most affected by an oil…
Greater Wellington Regional Council is among a dedicated group working to create effective flood warning processes after a report showed flood awareness and preparedness in the region needs improvement. Representatives from…
Positive steps towards a programme for cleaning up Porirua's waterways and harbour have been taken with the presentation, to Greater Wellington Regional Council, of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua Implementation Programme (WIP). The…
As coastal erosion becomes more and more pressing for many of our councils, Greater Wellington is facing up to the issue in Kāpiti's Queen Elizabeth Park, proposing a 40-metre erosion…
Local students are being encouraged to think about the impact of their travel choices thanks to a new Active Travel Action initiative. Active Travel Action is a curriculum resource developed by…
Greater Wellington Regional Council is gearing up to combat a significant mast year to control the number of predators posing a threat to our native wildlife. A mast event is when…
Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair says public transport operators will need more time to prepare for rest and meal break legislation changes if the Government wants to avoid disruptions for…
From left-right: Nicole Moloney, Anthony Moloney, Discovery School Principal Carmen Jennings, Movin'March Lead Teacher Claire Gubb. One ten-year-old local is making permanent lifestyle changes thanks to the Movin'March initiative which wrapped…
Greater Wellington Regional Council today voted to confine its increase to 2019/20 regional rates to an average of 5.9%, the amount forecast in its Long Term Plan 2018-28. The decision was…