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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Children were cheering for Movin'March this month with record numbers participating in this year's initiative. The month-long event run by Greater Wellington Regional Council in partnership with local councils encourages kids…
The last of three surveys of rat populations in Miramar designed to help in exterminating predators from the peninsula is taking place this week. Volunteers have been out and about placing…
There will be no rise in bus and train fares before June 2020. Greater Wellington Regional Council confirmed in today's council meeting that fares will be held at current levels. "This is…
Greater Wellington Regional Council has decided to reconsider its rates proposals for 2019-2020 in view of their potential impact on some communities in the region. Substantial rises in capital values for…
Greater Wellington Regional Council is advising people not to swim or walk dogs off-lead in and around the Waikanae River below SH1 due to high levels of toxic algae. Latest assessments…
The continuing national trend towards biodiversity decline, seen in disappearing habitats, rising numbers of threatened species and compromised fresh and coastal water poses a massive challenge to New Zealand to…
Greater Wellington Regional Council shared the first details of the second stage of its bus network review today with public consultation forming the bulk of the work. Councillor Barbara Donaldson, Chair…
Continued investment in key regional infrastructure and resilience, including flood protection, environmental protection and public transport, features in Greater Wellington Regional Council's Annual Plan 2019-2020, which will be considered at…
Toxic algae levels this week are on the increase across the region, but especially in Wairarapa's Ruamahanga catchment where some sites are nearing, or are at, safety guideline levels. Heavy rainfall…