Cycle skills spread countrywide
Greater Wellington Regional Council cycle skills programme lead Matt Shipman (front, middle) leads a BikeReady programme in Blenheim. A keen Greater Wellington Regional Council cycle instructor has put his pedal to…
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Greater Wellington lights the way for outbound shipping
An additional navigation light designed to help ships safely navigate their exit from Wellington Harbour will be in place by mid-year. The light, to be installed by Greater Wellington's Harbours Department…
An environmental footprint to be proud of - soil conservator retires after 44 years
After 44 years with the organisation soil conservator Stan Braaksma is hanging up his boots and retiring from the Greater Wellington Regional Council. While many things have changed over Stans career…
Students encouraged to take action
Enviroschools and the Greater Wellington Regional Council have banded together to create a resource encouraging school students to think about sustainable travel such as walking, cycling or scooting. The online curriculum…
Riding for the disabled gets new Battle Hill arena
Wellington Riding for the Disabled officially opened the doors to its brand new arena at Battle Hill Farm Forest Regional Park on Sunday with a crowd of attendees along to…
Regional Council encourages people to have their say
Consultation on Greater Wellington Regional Council's proposed rating change in the Revenue and Financing Policy and Annual Plan 2019/20 is now open for submissions. The 2019/20 regional rates increase equates to…
Challenge champions set for bright biking
Wellington region cyclists are being encouraged to be "stars who stand out at night" following the recent Aotearoa Bike Challenge. The workplace challenge, run by Greater Wellington Regional Council in partnership…
All aboard Wellington's longest commuter train
Metlink is pleased to announce the commencement of the Wairarapa nine-car service during afternoon peak services. The 4:25pm nine-car service to Masterton will see an additional carriage added to the train…
Coastal bird survey highlights key risk areas for oil spills
One of Wellington regions banded dotterel which are nationally vulnerable. Greater Wellington Regional Council conducted a coastal bird survey recently to assess where wildlife would be most affected by an oil…
Workshop held to improve flood warning processes
Greater Wellington Regional Council is among a dedicated group working to create effective flood warning processes after a report showed flood awareness and preparedness in the region needs improvement. Representatives from…