The cost benefits of urban intensification have been revealed in a proof-of-concept report commissioned by Greater Wellington. With the national conversation about urban density, including granny flats, heating up, the ‘Infrastructure…
The elusive mātātā or fern bird has been photographed in Taupō Swamp near Plimmerton for the first time – showing the success of restoration efforts in the wetland. Endemic to Aotearoa,…
The Greater Wellington Long Term Plan 2024-34 has been adopted, following five weeks of consultation, 740 submissions, and two days of hearings by mana whenua representatives and regional councillors, who…
A new strategy released by Greater Wellington sets out a pathway to a low-carbon, resilient future, and the urgent action required to get there. The Wellington Regional Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway,…
Volunteers are invited to join Porirua City Council, Greater Wellington, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and community-led restoration group Ngahere Korowai for a planting day in Belmont Regional Park on Saturday 29…
Kāpiti kaiako and event facilitators (left to right) Sharlene Maoate-Davis, Anna Bailey, Alicia Rangi-Bloomfield, Amanda Dobson …
An announcement by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on the design of a new Melling Interchange, which includes a relocated Melling Station, and a city link pedestrian bridge has…
A significant step toward becoming a climate resilient region has been reached following the adoption of the Wellington Regional Climate Change Impact Assessment Report (WRCCIA) by the Wellington Regional Leadership…
Funding for a feasibility study into acquiring an ocean-going tugboat has been welcomed by Greater Wellington and Marlborough District Council. Budget 2024 allocates $600,000 for the study, following the recent breakdowns…
A $10.2m increase in the government’s contribution to Greater Wellington’s (GW) rail renewals funding, announced in Budget 2024, has been welcomed by the regional council. Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter says…