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Wellington water supply situation update – 21 March 2013
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 12:10 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Media advisory Wellington water supply situation update – 21 March 2013 Today's data: Daily target water use (maximum) = 130 million litres (ML) Yesterday's water use = 137ML Change from Tuesday = higher by 15ML Water use jumped sharply yesterday, ... More >>
Public art on public transport competition
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 9:50 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Enter Metlink’s public art competition and if you win, your creation could soon adorn one of the region’s buses, trains or harbour ferries. More >>
Vote clears way for public to have say on local govt reform
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 12:55 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council Media release March 20, 2013 Vote clears way for public to have say on local government reform More >>
Wellington water supply situation update – 20 March
Wednesday, 20 March 2013, 11:41 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington water supply situation update – 20 March 2013 Today's data: Daily target water use (maximum) = 130 million litres (ML) Yesterday's water use = 122ML Change from Monday = higher by 9ML Wellington's households and businesses are still doing ... More >>
Wellington water supply situation update – 19 March 2013
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 1:35 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington's households and businesses are doing a great job with water saving so far – we need to maintain this low level of water use despite the rain. Yesterday’s supply was the second lowest supply total since we started recording daily supply ... More >>
Wellington water supply situation update – 19 March 2013
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 1:35 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington's households and businesses are doing a great job with water saving so far – we need to maintain this low level of water use despite the rain. Yesterday’s supply was the second lowest supply total since we started recording daily supply ... More >>
Keep saving, even if it’s raining
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 12:50 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Rain across the region doesn’t mean we are out of the woods yet regarding water savings, says Fran Wilde, Chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>
Wheel dampers next step to reduce J'ville line squeal noise
Monday, 18 March 2013, 3:55 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A trial of wheel dampers, which reduce noise radiation, on two trains next month is the next step towards trying to reduce the wheel squeal noise on parts of the Johnsonville Line, says Fran Wilde, Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>
Urgent need to reduce water use now
Thursday, 14 March 2013, 5:11 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Adopting simple water saving measures now will help Wellington avoid a severe water crisis. More >>
Dry spell forces increase to Hutt River water take
Tuesday, 12 March 2013, 11:11 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The latest spell of dry weather across the region means Greater Wellington Regional Council will today be activating its consent to take extra water from the Hutt River. The regional council is activating this consent in order to conserve water held in ... More >>
Wellington: Sprinkler ban in region’s 4 cities from Saturday
Friday, 8 March 2013, 2:40 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A ban on the use of garden sprinklers and irrigation systems will come into force from 9am Saturday 9 March as a result of low river levels due to the latest spell of dry weather. More >>
First public access to historic dam in 129 years
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 5:22 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The historic Wainuiomata Lower Dam will open to the general public for the first time in 129 years on Saturday 16 March, 2013. More >>
Free Brekkie For Walk To Work Day
Thursday, 7 March 2013, 9:24 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Walk to work in Wellington City on Wednesday 13 March and enjoy a free breakfast courtesy of Greater Wellington Regional Council and Wellington City Council. More >>
Metlink txt bus and train service to end
Wednesday, 6 March 2013, 12:16 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Metlink text messaging service for buses and trains in the region will be terminated from 31 March 2013. More >>
Smaller public transport fare increase proposed
Wednesday, 27 February 2013, 10:10 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A smaller than usual increase in Metlink bus, train and harbour ferry fares this year has been proposed by Greater Wellington Regional Council. More >>
Get healthy by nature – Parks Week
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 5:11 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Want to get fitter, but prefer the open air to sweating in a gym? Then next week should be heaven, with a number of park-based events around the Wellington region, designed specifically for you. More >>
Sprinkler ban likely around Wellington
Tuesday, 26 February 2013, 3:03 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A sprinkler and irrigation system ban is likely to come into effect for Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Wellington cities within the next few days, as a result of continuing low river levels and a weather forecast of no significant rainfall within ... More >>
Scooters Cool For School
Monday, 25 February 2013, 11:36 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Scooters are becoming an increasingly cool way to get to school, going by the demand for scooter training among the Wellington region's schools. Melanie Thornton, Greater Wellington Regional Council's Sustainable Transport Manager, says the Council, sponsored ... More >>
Water shortage prospect as Wellington's great summer continues
Thursday, 21 February 2013, 12:30 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Extra watering restrictions look increasingly likely as Wellington’s great summer continues. The latest regional weather forecast predicts little rain on the horizon for the next 14 days. If that outlook proves accurate then water use is likely to ... More >>
Motorcycle skills courses could make all the difference
Wednesday, 13 February 2013, 12:36 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Motorcyclists are urged to get more out of their bikes – and avoid crashes - by taking up great value motorcycle safety courses on offer in the Wellington region this year. More >>
