It's Not Too Late to Get Kids Moving in March
Students from Wellington area schools still have time to sign up for Movin'March, a celebration to encourage students and parents to get active on the way to school without travelling…
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Ruamahanga Whaitua Committee consider resource management complexities
Wairarapa's Ruamāhanga Whaitua Committee (RWC), charged with developing a community-led plan for land and water management in the Ruamāhanga River catchment are pleased to see the water quality debate raised…
New dog on-leash area for Whitireia Park
Gallivanting pooches take note - you need to be on a leash at Onehunga Bay in Whitireia Park. The broad popularity of Whitireia Park has led to a dog on-leash area…
Keep our waterways pest plant free
The holiday season is well underway for most people but it will be a busy time for Greater Wellington Regional Council's newest team member, Margot Balfour, as she shares the…
Toxic algae in Waipoua River
High levels of toxic algae have been found in parts of the Waipoua River, near Masterton, prompting authorities to warn dog owners to keep their dogs on the lead and…
Ruamāhanga Whaitua Committee Look Ahead
The Ruamāhanga Whaitua Committee (RWC) met for their final session of 2016 last week. They are taking a well-earned break but are already anticipating reaching a significant milestone towards a…
Better flood protection for Waikanae in 2017
Better flood protection will soon be a reality for the Waikanae community with work set to begin on reconstructing the Jim Cooke Stopbank in January. Local firm Goodman Contractors Ltd have…
Featherston enviro students look out for wetlands
It's been another busy year for students at St Teresa's and South Featherston schools but caring for their environment has been high on their list. This year both schools have…
Inspection work at Birchville Dam
Engineers are inspecting the surrounding rock around the historic Birchville Dam in Akatarawa Forest Park to ensure that it can continue to safely support the dam structure. "The inspection is entirely…
Rook Round Up 2016
The most successful Greater Wellington Region rook control season in recent years has wrapped up with a total of one hundred and ten known rookery sites inspected. This year eighty-three…