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Collaborative action on biodiversity

Saturday, 27 July 2019, 11:01 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

“This is such a powerful model of community led change, of Māori and non-Māori working hand in hand, it should be considered in all work being undertaken across government.” More >>

Skilling up in cycle safety

Thursday, 25 July 2019, 3:02 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

This year 73 schools across the Wellington Region jumped on board with Pedal Ready, providing children with the skills to cycle safely. Greater Wellington Regional Council Pedal Ready Coordinator Tessa Coppard says one of this year’s new schools was Johnsonville’s ... More >>

Community focus for new train driver

Wednesday, 24 July 2019, 2:05 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Chandan Bhaskar started out at Metlink as a passenger operator but he soon set his sights higher, with the goal of being a locomotive engineer. More >>

Ombudsman praises culture of openness at Greater Wellington

Tuesday, 23 July 2019, 8:27 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

A report by the Office of the Ombudsman has praised Greater Wellington Regional Council’s “strong culture of openness” in proactively releasing official information, which is further reflected in its focus on meeting information requests within statutory ... More >>

New pest plan targets healthy habitats

Monday, 22 July 2019, 2:29 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council is stepping up its efforts to keep the region’s biodiversity thriving through a targeted and systematic approach to managing threats posed to regional habitats by pest plants and animals. More >>

Local Government needs to be part of Climate solution

Friday, 19 July 2019, 1:03 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council is calling for the Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill to be changed to allow greater input from local government. More >>

Nominations open to make a stand for Greater Wellington

Friday, 19 July 2019, 11:37 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging people to make a stand for their region by securing nomination as candidates in October’s local body elections. Nominations open today (19 July) and close at 12noon on 16 August. More >>

Hinau fruit indicate Mast Year underway

Wednesday, 10 July 2019, 2:00 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

The abundance of hinau fruit in East Harbour Regional Park is indicating a significant Mast Year is underway as predicted, according to environmental scientists. More >>

50,000 native trees planted

Tuesday, 9 July 2019, 3:16 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Planting numbers grew beyond expectations this year as Greater Wellington Regional Council, with the help of local communities, planted 50,000 native trees in our regional parks. Greater Wellington Parks Manager Amanda Cox says the original aim was to plant ... More >>

Proud to support Predator Free Wellington’s launch

Monday, 8 July 2019, 10:45 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw says today’s launch of stage one of Predator Free Wellington’s project is an important step towards improving biodiversity in our region. More >>

Baring Head transformation reaches next phase

Monday, 8 July 2019, 10:25 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Two former lighthouse keeper’s cottages and an old generator building are well on the way to being transformed into accommodation and a visitor centre in East Harbour Regional Park. More >>

Locals had stars in their eyes at Matariki celebration

Monday, 1 July 2019, 5:27 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Star lovers got to see the night sky up close at the weekend in celebration of Matariki, the Maori New Year. More >>

Council tackling remaining bus challenges in city

Thursday, 27 June 2019, 10:31 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Progress on stabilising Wellington’s bus network was reported to the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee at an update at Parliament today. More >>

Regional Council votes to get Wellington moving

Wednesday, 26 June 2019, 3:59 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council yesterday endorsed a $6.5 billion Let’s get Wellington Moving transport funding package designed to free up congestion in Wellington city, which was followed today by a matching endorsement from Wellington City Council. More >>