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1 in 20 year rainfall for south Wellington
Thursday, 6 April 2017, 2:54 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Rain gauges operated by Greater Wellington detail the extent that rainfall brought by the ex-cyclone Debbie had over the region. More >>
Regional council takes first steps on living wage
Wednesday, 5 April 2017, 4:20 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted to introduce the Living Wage for council staff, making it one of the first Living Wage Councils in New Zealand. The move is expected to cost the council around $10,000 per year in additional wage and salary ... More >>
Lights go up on reflective design competition
Monday, 3 April 2017, 1:17 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
As the lights go down on daylight savings, the headlights go up on Project Glow Wear – the reflective design competition all about illuminating people on foot and bike. Back after a glowing inaugural competition in 2016 – the competition challenges ... More >>
OECD environment report reinforces opportunities
Wednesday, 22 March 2017, 4:18 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
An OECD report on New Zealand’s environmental performance reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair. “The OECD report recommends involving ... More >>
Post-earthquake Wellington needs public input
Thursday, 16 March 2017, 1:01 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
There is no such thing as business as usual in Wellington following the November earthquake, says Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw. More >>
Green Flag flying over Kaitoke Regional Park
Monday, 13 March 2017, 2:48 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Kaitoke Regional Park is one of 22 parks and green spaces that have been awarded the coveted international Green Flag Award across Australia and New Zealand. More >>
The story behind Otaki’s “hidden gem”
Wednesday, 8 March 2017, 2:41 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
See how a major flood protection project has resulted in stunning environmental enhancement by joining the Explore Chrystalls Bend guided walk along the banks of the Otaki River on Saturday 25 March. More >>
GWRC focuses on building a more resilient region
Friday, 3 March 2017, 11:38 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Strengthening the Wellington region’s ability to cope with natural hazards, while providing a quality natural environment and an improved public transport system, were top of mind when councillors met yesterday to discuss the public consultation ... More >>
Update on disruption of Trolley Bus network 2.50 1/3/17
Wednesday, 1 March 2017, 3:52 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Unfortunately, we are continuing to experience delays to some trolley bus services due to an ongoing problem with the power supply. This is impacting services along Adelaide Road, between the Basin Reserve and Newtown School. John Street is also ... More >>
It’s Not Too Late to Get Kids Moving in March
Monday, 27 February 2017, 4:51 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Students from Wellington area schools still have time to sign up for Movin’March, a celebration to encourage students and parents to get active on the way to school without travelling in a car. More >>
Kids Encouraged to Get Moving in March
Friday, 24 February 2017, 3:35 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
In March this year students from over 65 schools will be taking part in Movin’March, a month long (1-31 March) celebration of active travel to school organised by the Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>
Freshwater report reinforces opportunities
Thursday, 23 February 2017, 3:23 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A new national report on water quality reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair. “Our whole approach to improving water quality in this ... More >>
Report describes transport problems, route to solution
Thursday, 9 February 2017, 12:38 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Let’s Get Wellington Moving today released a progress report on the work the programme partners are doing to improve transport through Wellington’s Central Business District (CBD), as part of its on-going commitment to engaging the community. More >>
Get on your bike this February
Friday, 27 January 2017, 3:12 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is a fun, free challenge that encourages colleagues to sign up, log their bike trips and compete against other workplaces in the Wellington region. More >>
Public Transport Advisory 19 January 2017 5.30AM
Thursday, 19 January 2017, 9:33 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Trolley buses may be affected this morning due to high winds. We will be reassessing the situation as the morning progresses. More >>
Media Advisory - Public Transport Wellington Region
Wednesday, 18 January 2017, 5:15 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
As a result of changes to the Weather forecast predicting strong Winds trolleybus services have resumed with services running to timetable. More >>
Fun on the farm at Battle Hill
Monday, 16 January 2017, 8:57 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Fun on the farm will be the order of the day on 21 January at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park near Pauatahanui as the regional community is invited into the park to find out what farming is all about. More >>
Waikanae Car Park construction to recommence early this week
Sunday, 15 January 2017, 1:21 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Work is about to recommence on the new carpark at Waikanae says Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Chair of the Sustainable Transport Committee, Barbara Donaldson. More >>
Explore Hidden Korokoro Valley
Monday, 2 January 2017, 7:50 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Explore Hidden Korokoro Valley On Sunday 8 January 2017 you'll have a chance to discover a hidden bush gem in the scenic Korokoro Valley. Join the park ranger and the Friends of Belmont Regional Park for a guided walk in Belmont Regional Park. ... More >>
Keep our waterways pest plant free
Friday, 23 December 2016, 10:50 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The holiday season is well underway for most people but it will be a busy time for Greater Wellington Regional Council’s newest team member, Margot Balfour, as she shares the “Check Clean Dry” message to water users across the region. Balfour ... More >>
