Red alert level warnings are in place for the Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges and Te Ore Ore due to widespread toxic algae, with detached mats lifting from rocks to accumulate at…
Metlink public transport fares will increase by 3.1 percent from 15 May, with discounts applied to off peak fares being reduced from 30 to 20 percent. The decision to adjust fares…
March is shaping up to be a busy month on footpaths and cycleways, as tamariki across the Wellington region take part in the 17th annual Māehe Manawa Ora Movin’March –…
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The final stage of debate on a new framework for protecting the region's natural resources began today (Monday 22 May) in Masterton, with public hearings before commissioners on Greater Wellington…
Greater Wellington Regional Council ran the sixth annual MovinMarch promotion this year. Movin'March is designed to encourage families to walk or wheel (WOW) to school as often as possible and…
A fleet of new, modern, more environmentally friendly buses will be hitting the roads in mid-2018 following a competitive tender for bus services in the Wellington region. Local, family-owned Masterton-based Tranzit…
The recent chlorination of Lower Hutts water supply is to continue while investigations into the source of recent positive E.coli test results are underway. A sample from a bore in the…
Rain gauges operated by Greater Wellington detail the extent that rainfall brought by the ex-cyclone Debbie had over the region. 1 in 20 year rainfall for south Wellington Porirua and Hutt cities…
Greater Wellington Regional Councillors voted to establish a pilot Wairarapa Committee at their council meeting today (5 April). The Local Government Commission recommended that GWRC form a Wairarapa Committee to focus…
Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted to introduce the Living Wage for council staff, making it one of the first Living Wage Councils in New Zealand. The move is expected to…
As the lights go down on daylight savings, the headlights go up on Project Glow Wear - the reflective design competition all about illuminating people on foot and bike. Back…
An OECD report on New Zealand's environmental performance reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair. "The OECD…