Care urged for swimmers and dog walkers as toxic algae returns
Toxic algae is once again causing problems as the summer starts to take hold, and swimmers are urged to take care, especially at the Waipoua River in Wairarapa. The advice is…
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Train users share face-to-face feedback with rail operators
Metlink has collected and reviewed customer feedback from Wellington train users thanks to a recent Meet our Managers event held at Wellington Train Station. Public transport users got the opportunity to…
Second dung beetle offer focused on Wairarapa farmers
Another discounted offer of dung beetle packages is now available for Wairarapa farmers as Greater Wellington Regional Council steps up its strategy of using insects to manage dairy effluent and…
Greater Wellington to boost Climate, Natural Resources and mana whenua grunt in proposed committee structure
Greater Wellington Regional Council today published details of its proposed committee structure for the triennium ahead of its Council meeting on 20 November. Stronger Iwi partnerships, better use of natural resources…
Crowd hears progress on Waikanae River's restoration
Around 70 people gathered for the annual Waikanae River Walkover yesterday under sunny skies to recognise and discuss the varied work being done to protect and enhance our region's rivers. Greater…
Wairarapa's Mangatarere Stream wins at NZ River Awards
The Mangatarere Stream, a tributary of the Waiohine River, was one of three rivers awarded in the Most Improved River category of this year's NZ River Awards, held last night…
Greater Wellington pushes government on climate change
A Greater Wellington Regional Council submission on the Resource Management Amendment Bill 2019 Has urged the government to do more on climate change. Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter says the Select…
Greater Wellington urges government to do more on water bottling
Following a submission on Freshwater Reforms, Greater Wellington Regional Council today made a submission on the Resource Management Act Bill 2019 urging them to do more about water taken for…
That's a wrap for the Greater Welly Bike Fest
With over 80 free events held across the Wellington region, the inaugural month-long Kia Eke Paihikara Tātou Greater Welly Bike Fest went off with a bang. Greater Wellington Regional Council Travel Choice…
Backing banded dotterel for Bird of the Year 2019
With the Bird of the Year 2019 contest already taking off, Greater Wellington Regional Council is backing the beloved banded dotterel to fly to the top of the list. Last year…