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…
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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A recent survey conducted by Greater Wellington and Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership found and removed a small number of Mediterranean fanworms attached to hulls of boats in…
Initial 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…
Wildfire safety measures have been activated in Greater Wellington’s Regional Parks to protect visitors and the environment during the summer fire season. First implemented in the 2023-24 summer, the regional council’s…
Greater Wellington has welcomed news from the Minister of Transport Hon. Simeon Brown this morning, who announced a further $137.2m in funding for the completion of a series of substation…
Greater Wellington’s 2023/24 annual report underscores key achievements in public transport and environmental restoration during a challenging year shaped by shifting government policies, funding changes, and affordability pressures. Greater Wellington chair,…
Greater Wellington councillors say ngā mihi to public transport passengers, Metlink frontline staff, supporting agencies, Māori wardens and hīkoi organisers for their co-operation as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti travelled peacefully…
Early bird registrations are now open for the 16th year of Māehe Manawa Ora Movin’March, Greater Wellington’s annual initiative encouraging tamariki and their whānau to walk or wheel their way…
Greater 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…
Extra care should be taken on beaches and riverbanks to protect threatened dotterels and their nests during breeding season, says Greater Wellington Environment chair Penny Gaylor. The breeding season takes place…