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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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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