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The story behind Otaki’s “hidden gem”

Tuesday, 28 January 2014, 2:13 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 Otaki River, Sunday 9 February. More >>

Bacteria keeping sould be bathers high and dry

Thursday, 23 January 2014, 4:44 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Bacteria counts at many of Wellington’s favourite swimming spots are keeping many would-be bathers high and dry following heavy rain earlier this week. Over the summer period GWRC monitors 81 popular coastal and river swimming spots around the region ... More >>

Porirua mayor elected chair of WCDEMG

Thursday, 23 January 2014, 4:34 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett has been elected chair of the Wellington Civil Defence and Emergency Management Group (WCDEMG) to oversee disaster preparedness and emergency response and recovery. WCDEMG is made up of the mayors and regional council chair ... More >>

Cycle the rail trail

Wednesday, 15 January 2014, 2:37 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Get the family or a group of mates together and join Greater Wellington Regional Council for a day out, cycling the Rimutaka Rail Trail. The Regional Council will take care of the necessities – providing return transport back to the start point ... More >>

Muritai Track work delayed and public meeting planned

Thursday, 9 January 2014, 5:04 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Council is delaying work on a planned route change to Muritai Track at East Harbour Regional Park following requests from the public. More >>

Register now for your daily getaway

Monday, 6 January 2014, 4:21 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Back at work but feeling like you’d love to get away? You can get away every day by taking part in the Wellington region’s Active a2b summer programme. More >>

Save water for chance to star in water conservation campaign

Monday, 6 January 2014, 4:20 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

We’re heading into peak water-use season, so this week Greater Wellington Regional Council is kicking off its summer water conservation campaign with a competition to encourage household water-saving. More >>

DIY and gutter talk

Thursday, 19 December 2013, 4:48 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

‘Tis the season to be busy around the home with cleaning, painting and gardening high on the list of things to do while the weather is right. ‘Tis also a good time to remember, that roadside gutters are only for the rain. More >>

Get the kids off the couch

Monday, 16 December 2013, 12:16 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

There is no excuse for children to be lying around the house this January. The Great Outdoors Summer Events calendar is packed with fun things for kids of all ages. More >>

Fancy yourself as a treasure hunter?

Monday, 16 December 2013, 12:14 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Calling all geocaching fans and wannabe treasure hunters! Get out and about this summer and give geocaching a go in Wellington’s picturesque regional parks. More >>

Pedalling in the parks a popular pastime

Monday, 16 December 2013, 12:12 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Getting from A to B by bike is efficient but off-road riding for fun is a whole different way to go. This summer Greater Wellington Regional Council offers four great cycling events in your regional parks for you to choose from. More >>

Reduced bus, train and harbour ferry services over Christmas

Monday, 9 December 2013, 3:34 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

If you’re planning to take a train, bus or harbour ferry in Wellington over Christmas and New Year, make sure you check out the special holiday timetables to plan your travel. More >>

Plans for more parking at Petone Station

Monday, 9 December 2013, 2:55 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Wellington Regional Council is working with the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to develop more commuter parking near Petone Station, supporting the strong commitment by both agencies to making public transport more attractive and accessible for the Wellington ... More >>

New regional council building open for business

Friday, 6 December 2013, 9:14 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council will open its new building to the public on 9 December, with the first council meeting taking place in the new chambers on 12 December. More >>

New pump provides back-up water supply for Khandallah

Friday, 29 November 2013, 2:46 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

A new pumping station is ready to provide a basic water supply for households in Khandallah in an emergency situation, such as a serious earthquake. The emergency pumping station can send water to the Wellington suburb directly from the Ngauranga-to-Karori ... More >>