Greater Wellington Regional Council - Latest News [Page 37]
More buses for Wellington
Wednesday, 17 August 2016, 2:21 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council is working urgently to provide more buses for the growing number of people catching buses from Karori, Wadestown, Wilton and Khandallah. “We are working with the bus operator to get extra buses as soon as possible ,” ... More >>
Wellington Wine Country a winner
Monday, 15 August 2016, 11:34 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The establishment of Wellington Wine Country Limited to market wine produced across the greater Wellington region is a brilliant example of regional collaboration with big benefits to all concerned, according to Chris Laidlaw, chairman of the Greater ... More >>
Wellingtonians say public transport has got a lot better
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 1:16 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellingtonians have voted a big lift in their satisfaction with public transport in 2015/2016 and a steep increase in train customers over this period backs this up. More >>
Hurricanes an inspiration to whole Wellington region
Monday, 8 August 2016, 1:46 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair and former All Black Chris Laidlaw says resounding congratulations are due to the Hurricanes for their fantastic showing at Westpac Stadium at the weekend. More >>
Wellingtonians say public transport has got a lot better
Friday, 5 August 2016, 3:38 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellingtonians have voted a big lift in their satisfaction with public transport in 2015/2016 and a steep increase in train customers over this period backs this up. “We’re completely focused on providing a service that customers want to use ... More >>
Passionate about our region? Get your nomination in
Friday, 5 August 2016, 11:20 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
People with a passion for the Wellington region have until next Friday to lodge their nomination to stand for Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>
Dazzling runway show comes to Wellington
Wednesday, 3 August 2016, 12:54 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A new high-impact fashion trend will take Wellington by storm this month. Top entries from New Zealand’s first reflective fashion design competition - Project Glow Wear will be on show alongside collections from international companies that specialise ... More >>
Waingawa hub will boost economy and environment
Monday, 1 August 2016, 3:48 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw has welcomed the opening of Centreport’s new Waingawa log hub, saying it will deliver benefits for the regional economy, motorists, and the environment. More >>
Greater Wellington welcomes progress on Wairarapa governance
Friday, 29 July 2016, 3:37 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
GWRC Chair Chris Laidlaw has welcomed the Local Government Commission’s decision to explore in detail the possibility of a single district council for the Wairarapa. More >>
Calling all passionate people
Friday, 15 July 2016, 3:33 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
People with a passion for the future of Wellington region are being encouraged to put their energy and ideas to work at the Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>
Research offers new clues in the battle against toxic algae
Friday, 15 July 2016, 2:45 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
New research into toxic algal ( Phormidium ) blooms in the Wellington region’s rivers gives our river users more information on what causes it. More >>
Research offers new clues in the battle against toxic algae
Friday, 15 July 2016, 2:17 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
New research into toxic algal ( Phormidium ) blooms in the Wellington region’s rivers gives our river users more information on what causes it. More >>
Gold card still super for bus travel in Wellington region
Wednesday, 13 July 2016, 12:03 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
SuperGold will continue to be the only public transport card senior Metlink customers will need when the region’s bus ticketing system becomes seamless in early 2018. More >>
Get Welly moving team coming to your place
Monday, 11 July 2016, 12:54 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Get Welly moving team coming to your place Tomorrow evening (12 July) from 6-8pm, the Let’s Get Wellington Moving team will be live on Facebook to answer questions about the programme and what’s happening next. Join them real-time from the comfort ... More >>
One card for all bus travel in Wellington region
Thursday, 7 July 2016, 4:16 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
By early 2018 bus customers will be able to use one card for any Metlink bus service throughout the Wellington region, making bus travel easier, smarter and better. More >>
Kaka sighting highlights importance of biodiversity
Tuesday, 5 July 2016, 3:58 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) is anticipating successful outcomes from its work to restore native habitats with the nationally vulnerable kaka being sighted more widely across the region. A North Island kaka was sighted in the Wainuiomata ... More >>
Let’s Get Wellington Moving – walking the talk
Friday, 1 July 2016, 11:03 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Let’s Get Wellington Moving is a joint initiative between Wellington City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council and the NZ Transport Agency, to find good transport solutions that keep Wellington City vibrant and one of the best places in the world ... More >>
Wellington City water quality report “variable”
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 11:54 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Many places in Wellington City are good for swimming but a few spots are not so great, especially after rain, a new Recreational Water Quality report card shows. More >>
Consider standing in local body elections
Tuesday, 28 June 2016, 1:36 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Nominations will soon open for the Greater Wellington Regional Council elections and people are being encouraged to think about putting their names forward. More >>
Hybrid bus trial ticks all boxes
Wednesday, 22 June 2016, 2:02 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Customers loved the quiet ride and the cool look, drivers loved the smooth ride, the bus company loved the cheaper fuel bill and everyone loved the reduced transport emissions. More >>
