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How to stay safe from toxic algae this summer

Monday, 4 November 2013, 9:10 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

The start of the summer swimming season is being kicked off with a series of seminars on toxic algae (or cyanobacteria) for Hutt Valley residents. More >>

Fran Wilde re-elected chair of GWRC

Wednesday, 30 October 2013, 4:08 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

The newly-elected Greater Wellington Regional Council today voted for Fran Wilde to return as chairperson for the new triennium at its inaugural meeting. More >>

Report dispels criticisms of train maintenance funding

Thursday, 24 October 2013, 10:05 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

The Regional Council welcomes the Transport Accident Investigation Commission and KiwiRail reports into the train derailment in May this year, which dispel criticisms of lack of funding for maintenance. More >>

A chance to see where our water comes from

Wednesday, 23 October 2013, 3:48 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington Regional Council is offering the public the opportunity to see first-hand how water treatment and the bulk water supply system works, by joining guided tours of the Wainuiomata Water Treatment Plant on Saturday 9 November. More >>

Last chance to use your voice, Wellington

Tuesday, 8 October 2013, 10:37 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Are your local election voting papers sitting on the kitchen bench at home? Have you been meaning to complete the papers but haven’t quite got round to it yet? Now’s the time to do something about that – otherwise you, and your city, will ... More >>

Still not too late to have your say in local body elections

Monday, 7 October 2013, 3:28 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Voting for the Wellington Regional Council elections closes at midday Saturday October 12, but it’s still not too late to cast a vote and help decide who will sit on the council. More >>

Wairarapa to host first North Island release of dung beetles

Friday, 4 October 2013, 3:54 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

A South Wairarapa organic dairy farm will make farming history when it becomes the first in the North Island to release dung beetles into the environment to help improve soil health and pasture productivity. More >>

Weed treatment proposed for outstanding lake

Friday, 4 October 2013, 12:15 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Lake Kohangatera is one of two lakes returned to Taranaki Whanui in their Treaty of Waitangi settlement. The lakes are governed by the Roopu Tiaki a board established with iwi and Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>

A rare distinction for a rare bird

Thursday, 3 October 2013, 10:04 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

A rare declaration has been placed on the nesting site of a rare bird today (3 October) when Taranaki Whānui kaumātua placed a land-based temporary rāhui at Parangarahu (Pencarrow Coast). More >>

Hundreds have their say on Wellington’s public transport

Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 11:29 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

2 October 2013 Hundreds have their say on Wellington’s future public transport options About 300 submissions have been received on the most feasible options for a high quality public transport spine between Wellington Railway Station, Newtown ... More >>

Tsunami Hazard Review a timely reminder for Wellington

Monday, 30 September 2013, 10:13 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Today’s release of the ‘Review of Tsunami Hazard in New Zealand’ is a timely reminder for people in the Wellington region to check their vulnerability and ensure they have plans to quickly respond to a threat of tsunami. More >>

Elections Start Today with the Sending Out of Voting Papers

Friday, 20 September 2013, 1:16 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Voting papers will start arriving in your letter box today, providing you with the opportunity to have your say on who will be representing you on the Wellington Regional Council for the next three years. More >>

Quick work limits pollution of Waiwhetu Stream

Friday, 20 September 2013, 11:53 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

An investigation carried out by Greater Wellington Regional Council has found that prompt responses from the public, a local business and authorities helped limit pollution of Waiwhetu Stream following accidental discharge of bright purple trade waste. More >>

Wellington Public Transport Fare Changes 1 October 2013

Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 3:55 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Many fares for Wellington buses, trains and harbour ferries will increase slightly from Tuesday 1 October. More >>

Open Street Sunday transforms Dixon & Lower Cuba Streets

Friday, 13 September 2013, 12:38 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Bikes and skateboards, rollerblades, scooters and pedestrians will take over Dixon and Lower Cuba Streets as part of Wellington’s - and the country’s - inaugural Open Street Sunday on 22 September. More >>

Seating improvements for Wairarapa train carriages

Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 2:42 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Changes planned for the SE rail carriages on the Wairarapa line mean train commuters will have a more comfortable ride by Christmas. Greater Wellington Regional Council is aware that a number of passengers are not satisfied with the leg room on the six ... More >>