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Red alert toxic algae warning at Poets Park and Silverstream

Wednesday, 28 January 2015, 9:47 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council has issued a red alert toxic algae warning for the Hutt River at Poets Park and Silverstream. This warning is based on assessments done yesterday. Significant amounts of toxic algae are currently washing up on the ... More >>

Queen Elizabeth Park Cycleway route walkover

Friday, 16 January 2015, 12:23 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

In 2014 Greater Wellington Regional Council announced its intention to develop a cycleway through Queen Elizabeth Park to enable people to avoid heavy traffic between Raumati and Paekakariki, better link the communities and promote healthy sustainable ... More >>

Toxic algae in Waipoua River

Wednesday, 24 December 2014, 11:20 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Toxic algae has been found in parts of the Waipoua River, near Masterton, prompting authorities to warn dog owners to keep their dogs on the lead and people to take care. More >>

Short-list finalised for Wellington’s rail contract

Monday, 22 December 2014, 4:50 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council has finalised a short-list for the tendering of its new rail contract. Greg Campbell, the Regional Council’s Chief Executive, says that after careful evaluation of Expressions of Interest the following companies ... More >>

Te Awarua o Porirua Whaitua Committee appointed

Thursday, 18 December 2014, 2:45 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

A diverse and talented group of people have been chosen to help the Porirua community decide how it wants to care for and manage its rivers, harbours and coastal water into the future. More >>

Kapiti commuters to get more park and ride at Paraparaumu

Thursday, 11 December 2014, 2:43 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council has approved the purchase of a substantial amount of land opposite Paraparaumu Station for more park and ride facilities for Kapiti train commuters. More >>

Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes draft proposal

Thursday, 4 December 2014, 4:58 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council, Fran Wilde, today welcomed the proposal of the Local Government Commission to reform local government in Wellington. More >>

Keeping safe and having fun when taking to the water

Thursday, 4 December 2014, 10:03 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Keeping safe and having fun when taking to the water is easier this summer. Several local authorities are combining forces to create a one-stop information site that tells you everything you need to know before heading out to the beaches and rivers. More >>

Regional council winds up firewood collection scheme

Wednesday, 3 December 2014, 3:02 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Strategy and Policy Committee has today (3 December 2014) voted to end the Akatarawa Forest firewood collection scheme with immediate effect. More >>

Company fined for illegal discharge of sediment

Monday, 1 December 2014, 9:41 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Media Release 1 December 2014 For immediate release Company fined for illegal discharge of sediment A Wainuiomata trenching company has been convicted and fined $28,500 for the illegal discharge of sediment slurry. The sediment from trenching operations ... More >>

Matangi and Tawa Stations Engineering Excellence finalists

Tuesday, 25 November 2014, 11:04 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Wellington’s Matangi trains project and the highly successful community engagement around the new Tawa Station building have been selected as finalists in this year’s NZ Engineering Excellence awards. More >>

Free pre-summer check for your trusty two-wheeler

Thursday, 13 November 2014, 11:26 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

With summer on the doorstep, it’s time to dust off your bike – bring it to a Big Bike Fix-Up near you and get it checked and spruced up for free. “If your bike’s been a little neglected, bring it along and we’ll make sure it’s in safe running ... More >>