It’s hoped a population of about 25 tītipounamu/rifleman, translocated to Waterfall Road Bush near Paraparaumu, will fill a tītipounamu-sized hole in the ecosystem and spread to other important ecological areas…
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…
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Locals are gearing up to spring into action for the upcoming Kia Eke Paihikara Tātou Greater Welly Bike Fest which will see events take place across the rohe (region) throughout October. Greater…
The translocated titipounamu are at home in ZEALANDIA ecosanctuary. Photo credit: Leon Berard. Conservation Week is coming up and what better time to check in on the titipounamu (rifleman) which were introduced…
Metlink carries out simulation exercise training on how to respond in the case of an emergency. Six train services were replaced by buses on the Johnsonville Line on Thursday between 10am…
Jumping for joy for the upcoming All Ages on the Go Expo in Kapiti. An All Ages on the Go Expo is coming to the Waikanae War Memorial Hall on Saturday…
Community volunteer group Naenae Nature Trust planting trees. Conservation Week is coming up and locals can learn how to get involved in volunteering, while getting a close-up look at native fish…
Part of the walking track along the Waikanae River bank opposite Jim Cooke Park has been closed following erosion by the river, which has compromised the safe use of the…
A recent survey of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour shows sedimentation rates have more than doubled in the last five years, undermining animal and plant habitats and the healthy functioning of this…
A new native forest planting system is helping Greater Wellington Regional Council achieve its biodiversity and climate change goals. Native Forest Systems, designed by Paekākāriki consultancy Groundtruth Ltd, is a leading-edge…
Applications for Greater Wellington Regional Council's Community Environment Fund are open with the aim of supporting community groups to restore, maintain and protect our native ecosystems. Greater Wellington Senior Biodiversity Advisor…