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Have your say on Greater Wellington 10-Year Plan
Wednesday, 14 March 2018, 3:26 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council today adopted its 10-Year Plan and proposed Revenue and Financing Policy to go out for public consultation on Monday 26 March. More >>
Greater Wellington excels in LGNZ CouncilMark assessment
Thursday, 8 March 2018, 12:19 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) has awarded Greater Wellington Regional Council an AA rating in its just-published CouncilMARK assessment. The rating recognises Greater Wellington as one of the best performing councils of the 18 it has so far ... More >>
Check out online how climate change may affect your place
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 12:03 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
People interested in how climate change may affect the region can now use a huge range of data to drill right down to its impact on local communities. More >>
On our way to a new bus network for region
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 8:47 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The coming months will see a major upgrade of Greater Wellington’s public transport network, the first major changes to our public transport services and infrastructure in 20 years. More >>
Tunnel Gully’s growing mountain bike network to feature
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 1:56 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Wellington region’s burgeoning reputation as a mountain biking hot spot is being further bolstered by track building in Upper Hutt’s Tunnel Gulley, where newly opened and recently built trails will be in full action during the Tunnel Gully ... More >>
Join us for a picnic in the park
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 12:16 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
It’s Parks Week between 10-17 March and Greater Wellington is celebrating it with a Picnic in the Park at Kaitoke Regional Park. It’s an opportunity for families to take time out and enjoy Kaitoke’s beautiful surroundings, which feature bush ... More >>
Marine education key to protecting local waters
Wednesday, 28 February 2018, 9:37 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Big beach clean-ups, snorkel days, puppet shows and Sea Scout parades will take place around the greater Wellington region during March in support of this year’s Seaweek theme of “Toiora te Moana – Toiora te Tangata – Healthy Seas, Healthy People”. More >>
Make Movin’March Your Child’s Mission
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 5:16 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
School children and their parents are getting into gear for this year’s Movin’March – a region-wide campaign to encourage active travel to and from school, which runs from 5-29 March. Greater Wellington Regional Council developed the campaign, which ... More >>
Worsening weather may impact Wellington commuter services
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 2:55 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The weather is expected to worsen this afternoon and your trip home may take longer. The Metservice are advising that high winds are still expected and we may have high tides and large waves impacting coastal areas on the Kapiti Coast overnight. Air ... More >>
Community views wanted on phenomenally popular Hutt River
Friday, 9 February 2018, 2:00 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Community views wanted on the phenomenally popular Hutt River With more than one million visits each year, the Hutt Valley Trail is the region’s most visited “park,” offering opportunities for rest and recreation of all kinds for Hutt Valley residents ... More >>
Care urged as toxic algae returns
Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 1:30 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Toxic algae is once again causing problems in the Hutt River/Te Awa Kairangi, and Greater Wellington is urging swimmers and dog walkers to avoid swimming or taking their dogs from just south of Silverstream (Pomare Bridge) through to Birchville. More >>
Metlink warning on potential for heat related rail delays
Friday, 26 January 2018, 2:37 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Alerts from weather forecasters that high temperatures are expected to continue next week is prompting Metlink to warn commuters on the Wairarapa service that trains may face delays, and to plan for that. More >>
Care urged for swimmers and dogs as toxic algae returns
Tuesday, 16 January 2018, 12:04 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington is urging swimmers and dog walkers to avoid the Hutt River/Te Awakairangi between Moonshine Park and Pomare Bridge following the reoccurrence of toxic algae in the area. More >>
Rain washes toxic algae from Hutt River
Monday, 8 January 2018, 4:00 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Good news for swimmers. Recent rain has flushed toxic algae from the Hutt River/Te Awakairangi and Greater Wellington has given the all-clear for people to use it for recreation following an assessment undertaken earlier today. More >>
Check, Clean & Dry Boat Gear to Stop Freshwater Pests
Friday, 22 December 2017, 11:35 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Summer is here and nothing beats an afternoon of swimming, fishing, or boating at your favourite local waterway. The Greater Wellington region is renowned for its multitude of sparkling, beautiful waterways and everyone can do their part to help ... More >>
Council to commission investigation into Wairarapa rail
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 4:39 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council is apologising to customers on the Wairarapa line for a recent spate of breakdowns that have resulted in significant delays and discomfort for customers. More >>
Pakuratahi River open for swimming as toxic algae fades
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 3:49 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Pakuratahi River open for swimming as toxic algae begins to fade The Pakuratahi River, which flows through Kaitoke Regional Park north of Upper Hutt, is now open for swimming and dog walking following the gradual disappearance of the toxic algae ... More >>
Dog death from suspected toxic algae poisoning
Wednesday, 6 December 2017, 4:32 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The death of a dog from suspected poisoning by toxic algae in the Hutt River reinforces the importance of staying out of the river and away from its edge when warnings about toxic algae are in place. More >>
Ramaroa opening adds new dimension to Queen Elizabeth Park
Monday, 4 December 2017, 8:44 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The rich Maori, European and natural heritage of Queen Elizabeth Park is now on display with the opening of Ramaroa, the brand new heritage centre at the park’s Mackays Crossing entrance. More >>
November’s big dry breaks rainfall records
Friday, 1 December 2017, 1:06 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
News media release For immediate release – 1 December 2017 November’s big dry breaks rainfall records What astonishing November weather. Rainfall records for the month throughout the region fell faster than the rain as the region’s big dry really ... More >>
