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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There is no such thing as business as usual in Wellington following the November earthquake, says Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw. "The earthquake has forced us to re-think our…
Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes the decision by the Local Government Commission to propose a new sub-regional committee for the Wairarapa. "This is what Greater Wellington has been recommending and I'm…
Greater Wellington Regional Councils Kaitoke Regional Park has, for the second time, been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. Parks Portfolio leader Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Prue Lamason said she was…
Strengthening the Wellington region's ability to cope with natural hazards, while providing a quality natural environment and an improved public transport system, were top of mind when councillors met today…
A new national report on water quality reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair. "Our whole approach…
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…
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…
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…