Greater Wellington Regional Council - Latest News [Page 31]
New electric double deckers launch
Thursday, 5 July 2018, 1:11 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington’s new battery powered buses mark a major step toward a 21stcentury public transport system for the region, says the Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council Chris Laidlaw at the launch of its new bus network on Thursday. More >>
Pest Management Plan targets healthy environment
Tuesday, 3 July 2018, 12:06 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Smothering, strangling, displacing, infecting, browsing, killing. There are many ways pest plants and animals can undermine our biodiversity and primary production and, as a consequence, seriously threaten the health of our native and productive ... More >>
Greater Wellington invests to thrive
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 3:25 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Public transport, water supply, flood protection and the environment are the big winners following Greater Wellington Regional Council’s unanimous adoption of its Long Term Plan. More >>
Public transport the winner in regional plan review
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 2:36 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Public transport, walking and cycling and resilience have been prioritised in the mid-term update of the 2015 Regional Land Transport Plan, which has just been endorsed by Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>
Proposed new floodplain management plan ticks all boxes
Wednesday, 27 June 2018, 2:04 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Free flowing rivers contained within vegetated buffers offering both a more natural environment and greater security from flooding are the twin objectives of the draft Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan. More >>
New way to pay for your travel a step closer
Monday, 18 June 2018, 3:44 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A single way to pay for your bus, train or ferry service is a step closer today following the call for interest from the market to provide a national integrated ticketing solution using world leading technology. More >>
GW Commits to Major Investment in Region’s Future
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 3:44 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council is readying its 10 Year Plan for adoption – committing to significant investment in its regional infrastructure. More >>
The journey continues with Hutt bus changes happening
Monday, 11 June 2018, 11:56 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Changes to Hutt Valley bus services are just days away with a fleet of new vehicles and new Metlink services ready to start from 17 June, says Chair of Wellington Regional Council’s Sustainable Transport Committee Barbara Donaldson. More >>
Park and Ride terms and conditions introduced by GWRC
Friday, 8 June 2018, 3:40 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council is introducing terms and conditions to Park and Ride carparks in an effort to bring these facilities under control. More >>
Miramar Peninsula Out of Favour with Native Birds … for Now
Thursday, 7 June 2018, 11:33 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
While the halo effect of Zealandia may be responsible for the rising number and variety of native birds in many Wellington suburbs, they’ve been slow to wing their way to the Miramar Peninsula. More >>
Greater Wellington hears the voice of the community
Monday, 28 May 2018, 3:08 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Community feedback and rates affordability were key considerations in Greater Wellington Regional Council’s 10 Year Plan deliberations, after receiving a record number of submissions. More >>
Rocking new regional network on its way
Friday, 25 May 2018, 4:19 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The countdown is on to the introduction of an integrated public transport network in Greater Wellington, with major changes happening across the region from Sunday 15 July. More >>
Baby boomers, silver surfers and first timers drive response
Friday, 18 May 2018, 3:41 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Public interest in key regional projects is alive and well, based on the community’s response to Greater Wellington Regional Council’s 10 Year Plan and proposed Revenue and Financing Policy. More >>
Movin’March bigger and brighter than ever
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 3:20 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Movin March WOW Passport Challenge, where students who walked or wheeled their way to school got their passports stamped each day, went into the draw to win one of six $300 Avanti vouchers. Six winners were announced across the region. More >>
Final week to have your say on Greater Wellington’s plans
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 3:48 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
You have less than a week to share your views on the future of the region as consultation on Greater Wellington Regional Council’s 10 Year Plan and proposed Revenue and Finance Policy closes this Sunday. More >>
Greater Wellington plan consultation half way through
Thursday, 12 April 2018, 1:57 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
With two weeks to go until consultation on Greater Wellington’s long term plan and our Proposed Revenue and Financing Policy ends, people from throughout the region are being encouraged to think about what kind of region they want in the next 10 ... More >>
Regional Council launches assault on feral rabbits
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 10:45 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council has launched a programme to reduce the number of feral rabbits to minimise their significant impact on the region’s environment and agriculture. More >>
Greater Wellington Wants to Hear What Matters to You
Monday, 26 March 2018, 9:03 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Consultation on the Greater Wellington Regional Council 10 Year Plan and the proposed Revenue and Financing Policy opened today. More >>
New flood study for Mangatārere Stream
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 2:04 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
An updated study into flood prone areas near the Mangatārere Stream near Carterton has been released by Greater Wellington Regional Council which provides interim flood hazard information ahead of a detailed study to be completed in 2020. More >>
Reprise of the rat census
Monday, 19 March 2018, 10:18 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The second census of rats and stoats on the Miramar Peninsula gets under way today (19 March) as volunteer groups work with Greater Wellington Regional Council to place 281 chew cards on one day throughout the peninsula. More >>
