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Ruamahanga River recognized for water quality

Wednesday, 14 November 2018, 10:31 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Improving water quality in the Ruamahanga has been recognised in this year’s New Zealand River Awards (announced tonight). More >>

Earthquake scenario to practise emergency response

Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 7:12 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Between the 14 and 28 November, councils across the Wellington region will be holding a series of training exercises using a simulated earthquake scenario to practise their emergency response procedures. The first of this series coincides with the ... More >>

New signs for Kāeaea Track rich in history

Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 4:22 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

New signs for East Harbour Regional Park’s newest track - the Kāeaea Track – were unveiled and blessed on the officially completed pathway on Saturday 10 November, offering a fascinating insight into how the region used to look. More >>

New technology to improve water monitoring in Porirua

Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 2:38 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council, along with lead researchers from NIWA, is trialling a new way of monitoring water quality in Porirua streams. The method is expected to provide a deeper understanding of where contaminants are coming from and gauge ... More >>

Dung beetles to be rolled out region-wide

Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 3:50 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

The first region-wide release of non-native dung beetles in New Zealand is just beginning as Greater Wellington Regional Council and Dung Beetle Innovations team up to help communities looking for cleaner fresh water and farmers seeking higher productivity. More >>

Urban wetland in Wainuiomata reveals healthy fish life

Friday, 2 November 2018, 12:00 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council staff recently put the spotlight on Wainuiomata, at night, that is, in pursuit of the fish and invertebrates that inhabit the waters of its wetland. Some of which have been swimming around in their urban habitat for ... More >>

Greater Wellington pig hunting aims to minimise damage

Thursday, 1 November 2018, 12:32 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Pig hunting will be permitted in some areas of Wellington’s regional parks and plantation forests in a one-year trial by Greater Wellington Regional Council. Hunters can apply now for permits to hunt in Puketiro Plantation Forest and Valley View Forest ... More >>

Annual Report highlights investments in our future

Wednesday, 31 October 2018, 3:18 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Progress on large-scale, big ticket projects of real benefit for the region marked Greater Wellington’s performance last year, according to its 2017/18 Annual Report, which was adopted by the regional council today. More >>

Council votes to provide free transport on Christmas Day

Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 1:43 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Passengers will be able to travel free on Christmas Day on the Wellington region’s buses and trains. More >>

Improving zoo bus services

Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 11:52 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

GWRC officers are to begin working directly with Wellington Zoo to find ways to get more people using public transport to the popular attraction. More >>

New Eastbourne barrier removes burden from cyclists

Tuesday, 30 October 2018, 11:02 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

New and improved access at the southern end of Eastbourne’s Muritai Road will make life much easier for walkers and cyclists heading along the coast to the bays and East Harbour Regional Park. More >>

Greater Wellington Regional Council Bus Update

Monday, 29 October 2018, 5:20 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

MEDIA ADVISORY w/b 29 October 2018 An update on the new Wellington bus network and improving the passenger experience. This information is attributable to Greg Campbell, Chief Executive, Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>

Check before you travel during industrial action

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 5:11 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council Chief Executive Greg Campbell says that while it’s difficult to predict the extent of strike action by some bus drivers and/or how long it will continue, communication with Metlink’s passengers is Council’s ... More >>

Step up your level of earthquake preparedness

Wednesday, 24 October 2018, 11:41 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

After a major disaster, Wellington city’s roads and rail links could be cut off. If you live outside the city, your only option to get home could be on foot. To help the region’s residents get better prepared, community groups in Kāpiti and the ... More >>

GWRC: Bus Update

Friday, 19 October 2018, 10:25 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

MEDIA ADVISORY 18 October 2018 An update on the new Wellington bus network and improving the passenger experience. This information is attributable to Greg Campbell, Chief Executive, Greater Wellington Regional Council. Performance and operator improvements ... More >>