Ferry fairies deliver fuel injection for Burt Munro Challenge bikers
In the lead up to the Burt Munro motorcycle challenge at the end of November Councils in the Wellington region are urging riders attending this event to take their time…
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Approval sought for Waiohine River Floodplain Management Plan
Work to progress a long-term, future-proofed flood protection solution for the central Wairarapa Valley has reached a milestone. The Waiohine River Floodplain Management Planning Advisory Committee (WRFMPAC) has approved its…
Seaward walking and cycling path major step forward for region's transport and resilience
The seaward side option for a new walking and cycling path between Ngauranga and Petone is a major step forward for cycling and walking and resilience in the Wellington region,…
Public meeting on weed spraying in Queen Elizabeth Park
Members of the Kapiti community are invited to a public meeting about chemical spraying techniques used for weed control in Queen Elizabeth Park. Greater Wellington Regional Council wants to listen to…
Cheaper weekend Wellington City bus fares for Christmas
Wellingtonians can look forward to cheaper weekend bus fares for four weeks from 28 November. The yellow Go Wellington buses will change to a $1 fare for one zone of…
Pretty as a picture - but wait
Another chocolate box scene was spoiled and many delicate creatures and ecosystems harmed last month when someone flushed paint down the stormwater drain. This incident marks the beginning of the DIY…
More park and ride for Kāpiti commuters
Finding a park at Paraparaumu and Waikanae stations is set to get a whole lot easier, so you can say goodbye to that long drive in and out of Wellington…
Have your say on Te Ara o Whareroa logo
Greater Wellington Regional Council is looking for a logo to complement the newly named Te Aro o Whareroa cycleway and walking track. The regional council's designers have come up with…
Special economic zones worth exploring
Special economic zones are an idea worth considering says Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) chair Chris Laidlaw. The New Zealand Initiative has proposed that each region of New Zealand should be…
First Wellington City School Achieves Top Enviro Award
Paparangi School celebrates reaching the highest environmental achievement stage for schools today, Tuesday 20th October, 11.30am-1pm. Paparangi is the first school within the Wellington City Council to reach this, the…