Going batty for conservation: Telling stories of taonga species
All TagsKāpiti kaiako and event facilitators (left to right) Sharlene Maoate-Davis, Anna Bailey, Alicia Rangi-Bloomfield, Amanda Dobson …
Greater Wellington’s Long Term Plan Committee concludes deliberations with brave and future-focused Te Taiao recommendations
All TagsAfter five weeks of public consultation and three days of public hearings, Greater Wellington’s Long Term Plan (LTP) Committee concluded its deliberations today, putting forward a range of recommendations for…
Wairarapa drought declaration supported by Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington is supporting Agriculture Minister Todd McClay’s decision this morning to declare a drought in the Wairarapa. Minister McClay says the decision to expand the medium-scale adverse event classification to…
Developers fined for sediment discharge in Porirua
All TagsDevelopers associated with the Kenepuru Landing housing development in Porirua have been convicted and fined a total of $93,625 for unauthorised earthworks during winter, breach of an abatement notice and…
Have your say on safeguarding Wellington’s fresh and coastal waters
All TagsMeasures to maintain and enhance Wellington waterbodies are among proposed changes to Greater Wellington’s Natural Resources Plan (NRP) unanimously supported by regional councillors at yesterday’s council meeting. NRP Change 1, which includes…
Bold climate action endorsed by Greater Wellington
All TagsChanges to Climate Emergency Action Plans have been endorsed today by Greater Wellington’s Climate Committee, including actions to investigate renewable energy sources and to build a carbon storage tracking system…
“Change is possible” - Path to emissions reduction discussed by leaders and political candidates
All TagsMore than 100 people from across the Wellington-Wairarapa-Horowhenua region came together on Monday 24 July to discuss opportunities to impactfully reduce carbon emissions. The Regional Emissions Reduction Forum gathered local and…
