‘Unusual’ levels of toxic algae detected in Waikanae River
All TagsRed alert level warnings are in place for the Waikanae River at Old State Highway 1, where Greater Wellington advises people and dogs to avoid contact with water. Toxic algae grows…
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Ngāti Toa and Greater Wellington partner on future focused transport solution
All TagsNgāti Toa Rangatira and Greater Wellington have signed a ground lease agreement that paves the way for the investigation of a proposed new bus depot in Porirua. The 1.6-hectare site, owned…
Threatened fish rescued during Kapiti Coast river work
All TagsNearly 1700 fish including threatened species were rescued in Te Awa Waikanae during recent erosion protection work on the Kapiti Coast, overseen by the Waikanae ki Uta ki Tai partnership. Nine…
Many hands make eco-systems work: Meet the locals committed to the restoration of Wairarapa Moana
All TagsFour grass roots projects in and around Wairarapa Moana are restoring the health of land and waterways connected to the largest lake and wetland complex in the lower North Island. With…
Government funding for overdue rail renewals on track in Hutt Valley
All TagsMore than $143 million allocated in Budget 2025 for critical rail infrastructure renewals in Auckland and Wellington will start being invested in the Hutt Valley Line next month, through an…
Interactive map of Ruamāhanga geology goes deep
All TagsData collected by an aerial electromagnetic survey of the Ruamāhanga Valley floor is now available to the public via an online mapping tool, which can virtually explore potential aquifers to…
Planting day at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui restores the mauri of the land and people
All TagsVolunteers planted locally sourced natives at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui in East Harbour Regional Park on Sunday, the last day of Matariki celebrations, to continue Greater Wellington’s restoration of the dramatic and…
Essential river channel and gravel works planned to mitigate erosion within highly protected and valued Waikanae estuary
All TagsEssential river channel and gravel work will start Monday 7 July downstream from Otaihanga Boat Club to manage erosion within the highly protected and valued Waikanae Estuary. Gravel has built up…
Green fire break to protect Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui with nature-based solution
All TagsAn innovative, nature-based approach to fire protection is being conducted in East Harbour Regional Park using native trees with low flammability as green fire breaks, as Greater Wellington prepares for…
Happy Valley land purchased for Metlink bus depot
All TagsA Happy Valley site has been purchased by Greater Wellington for the development of a bus depot as part of the regional council’s Public Transport Asset Control Strategy …
