Greater Wellington parks face the future
Greater Wellington Regional Council has just endorsed a new ten-year management plan for its regional parks which sets the direction for their evolution over the next decade. The Toitū Te Whenua…
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Our region's green mindset shines through as a top priority in the Long Term Plan
Environmental protection and enhancement, accessible and efficient public transport, and action on the climate emergency - have been ranked by our community as Greater Wellington's top priorities, reports a survey…
Surveying mud - key to monitoring the health of Te-Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour
Divers collecting macrofaunal and sediment samples in Te Awarua-o-Porirua, Pāuatahahui. Last month Greater Wellington conducted the sixth underwater survey in Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour as a part of a programme to assess…
Include wetlands in ETS to reduce emissions say Greater Wellington
Greater Wellington is calling on the Government to include non-forest permanent carbon sinks such as wetlands in the ETS or an alternative market-based scheme to reward the removal of carbon…
Check online if it's safe to swim
As we splash into the swimming season and experience heavy rainfall, Greater Wellington is urging the community to check if it's safe to swim on Land Air Water Aotearoa's (LAWA)…
Greater Wellington Regional Council Provides Blueprint for Regional Public Transport in Response to Climate Emergency
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Transport Committee today endorsed the proposed draft Wellington Regional Public Transport Plan 2021-31, which will be consulted with the public. "The draft Plan has been built around…
Declaration of climate emergency reinforces need for partnership with local government
Greater Wellington Regional Council strongly supports the Government's declaration of a climate emergency and welcomes its foresight in acknowledging the greatest challenge to face the nation. "The declaration sends the strongest…
Greater Wellington urges Government to take a closer look at regional pressures and ease burden on ratepayers
Greater Wellington published its Briefing to Incoming Minsters today urging the Government to take action in a number of areas to help facilitate the growing role of regional councils and…
Getting students active, MovinMarch 2021 registrations open
Early bird registrations for Greater Wellington Regional Council's MovinMarch are open - calling all schools to sign up to the month-long initiative that encourages students to walk, cycle and scoot…
Clever buoy measures ocean health on the Kāpiti Coast
Gathering for the blessing of WRIBO-K with a karakia from Ngāti Toa Rangatira before the buoy is deployed. A high-tech coastal buoy has been installed on the border of the Kāpiti…