High levels of toxic algae in Wairarapa and Hutt Valley rivers
All TagsRed alert level warnings are in place for several rivers in the Wairarapa and Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River due to widespread toxic algae.
Toxic algae blooms in Wairarapa catchments/rivers – dogs and people should avoid contact with water
All TagsRed alert level warnings are in place at Ruamāhanga River from Doubles Bridge to Kokotau, due to the presence of moderate amounts of toxic alage mats on the river’s edge.
Greater Wellington deepens knowledge of Ruamāhanga Valley geology with aerial technology
All TagsInitial results of the SkyTEM aerial survey conducted in the Ruamāhanga Valley in early 2023 were shared by Greater Wellington with key stakeholders, including Wairarapa iwi and local councils, at…
Greater Wellington ‘strongly supports’ joint water services plan
All TagsGreater Wellington councillors have unanimously confirmed their commitment to proceeding with a combined regional approach to developing a water services delivery plan with mana whenua and participating city and district…
Quick work protects Battle Hill drinking water after heavy rainfall
All TagsUrgent erosion protection works carried out at Horokiri Stream on Battle Hill Farm Forest Park by Greater Wellington following heavy rainfall on 26 August have successfully protected the public water…
Shared vision for healthy Kāpiti waterways combines western science and mātauranga Māori
All TagsA foundational document setting out a vision of healthy waterways and thriving communities changed hands today at Raukawa Marae in Ōtaki, where Te Whaitua o Kāpiti Committee presented its Whaitua…
In survival mode: 10 years of citizen science shows struggling Kākahi population
All TagsA decade of citizen science has been analysed by experts, and the call to action is clear: urgent environmental restoration is needed to save kākahi (freshwater mussels) living in the…
Greater Wellington issues infringement notices for wastewater plant odours
All TagsGreater Wellington has taken action against Wellington Water Limited, Veolia New Zealand Limited, Upper Hutt City Council and Lower Hutt City Council for discharging offensive and objectionable odour beyond the…
Resilience, restoration, and response to change
All TagsRōpu Tiaki planting day Parangarahu Lakes Snapper on rail Significant projects to improve the region’s resilience and respond to climate change are highlighted in Greater Wellington’s 2022/23 annual report.
Have your say on safeguarding Wellington’s fresh and coastal waters
All TagsMeasures to maintain and enhance Wellington waterbodies are among proposed changes to Greater Wellington’s Natural Resources Plan (NRP) unanimously supported by regional councillors at yesterday’s council meeting.
