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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…
Handling the heat: new wildfire risk management system for Greater Wellington regional parks
All TagsA new, multi-level wildfire risk management system is being rolled out across all regional parks, as Greater Wellington prepares for a hot, dry summer. Aligned with the New Zealand fire danger…
Future bright for Wellington bus network
All TagsToday’s return of suspended bus services is a positive sign for the future of public transport in the capital, says Greater Wellington Transport Committee chair Thomas Nash and Wellington Mayor…
Cottagecore brought to Greater Wellington regional park
All TagsInside the restored keeper's cottage. …
Toxic algae blooms in Waipoua and Hutt rivers - dogs and people to avoid contact with water
All TagsRed alert level warnings are in place for the Waipoua River at Columbo Road in Masterton and the Hutt River at Silverstream Bridge. Greater Wellington is urging people not to swim in…
