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Walk, Run, Cycle, Scoot Or Skate Your Socks Off – And Be In
Thursday, 7 February 2013, 12:00 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Media release 7 February 2013 Walk, Run, Cycle, Scoot Or Skate Your Socks Off – And Be In To Win! More >>
Hutt River Gravel Grab returns
Friday, 1 February 2013, 11:03 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council is once again holding the Hutt Great Gravel Grab on the banks of the Hutt River on Saturday 9 February, and a large turnout is expected for the popular event. More >>
A Taste of Social Cycling This February
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 6:07 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Dust off your bicycle and gather up friends and family for two social cycling events this February in the Greater Wellington Regional Council's Great Outdoors Summer Events 2013 programme. More >>
Warning as Toxic Algae Builds up in the Ruamahanga River
Thursday, 24 January 2013, 5:00 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council, Carterton District Council and Regional Public Health are urging river users to protect themselves and their dogs from toxic algae, with an increase of algal growth detected in the middle reaches of the Ruamahanga ... More >>
New Owners for 'Celebrity Red' English Electrics
Wednesday, 23 January 2013, 5:28 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
More tender loving care is in store for two English Electric trains, bought and fully refurbished by Greater Wellington Regional Council several years ago, when they move into the hands of their rail heritage owners. More >>
Explore Rata, Rimu & Rivendell At Regional Park
Friday, 18 January 2013, 2:48 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
You don't need to book - just turn up to a free, guided walk on Saturday 26 January at Kaitoke Regional Park, home of Rivendell, a rainforest, and a host of engineering marvels. More >>
Take The Kids For A Twilight Walk
Friday, 18 January 2013, 2:45 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Give the kids a treat before they go back to school, and take them to a Greater Wellington Regional Council-hosted twilight walk above Lowry Bay in Eastbourne. More >>
Don't Let Your DIY Go Down the Gutter
Friday, 18 January 2013, 1:35 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A stream in Whitby ran white last week from paint entering the stormwater system, prompting a reminder from the Greater Wellington Regional Council that roadside gutters are only for the rain. More >>
Summer Active Travel Programme Attracts New Breed Of Workers
Monday, 14 January 2013, 3:24 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Media release from Greater Wellington Regional Council 14 January 2013 Summer Active Travel Programme Attracts New Breed Of Workers Greater Wellington Regional Council’s summer active travel programme, Active a2b, is back again this year, but with a new ... More >>
Queen Elizabeth Park’s 60th Jubilee Kicks Off
Friday, 11 January 2013, 12:47 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
All hail Queen Elizabeth Park!, as 60th Jubilee celebrations kick off for this gem on the Kāpiti Coast with a guided walk delving into the park’s rich heritage. More >>
Warning Following Weekend Fire in Whitireia Park
Thursday, 10 January 2013, 5:02 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council is calling for people to heed the total fire ban at Porirua's Whitireia Park following a small fire on the park's western beach on Sunday 6 January. More >>
Warning as Toxic Algae Builds up in Waipoua River
Monday, 7 January 2013, 4:51 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council, Masterton District Council and Regional Public Health are urging river users to protect themselves and their dogs from toxic algae, with an increase of algal growth detected in Masterton's Waipoua River this ... More >>
Grant Enables More Wellington Cyclists To Hone Skills
Wednesday, 19 December 2012, 4:24 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A 30-year drought of cyclist skills training in the Wellington region is set to end now that Greater Wellington Regional Council has won a grant from the Road Safety Trust. More >>
Longer South / East Route Options To Be Evaluated
Friday, 14 December 2012, 3:20 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Bus rapid transit and light rail options running from Wellington Station to the south and east beyond Wellington Regional Hospital will now be fully explored and evaluated as part of the Wellington Public Transport Spine Study. More >>
Refreshed Rivendell Will Guide Park Visitors
Wednesday, 12 December 2012, 3:25 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Three beautifully carved posts will now guide visitors to the beech glade in Kaitoke Regional Park where scenes from The Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. More >>
Water catchments receive only 1/3 average November rainfall
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 3:34 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Only a third of the usual rainfall fell in the Wellington region’s main water catchments in November, reinforcing the need to prepare for less water this summer while we are down by one water storage lake. More >>
More seats on Wairarapa peak hour train
Thursday, 6 December 2012, 3:04 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wairarapa peak hour commuters are enjoying a less crowded train home now that an extra carriage has been added to the 4.25pm service from Wellington to Masterton. The train now runs with eight carriages instead of seven. More >>
Cyclists give Matangi trains thumbs up
Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 9:39 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Wellington cyclists have given a big thumbs up to the new Matangi trains, awarding Greater Wellington Regional Council runner-up in the “Best Cycle Infrastructure Improvement” category in the Roll On Wellington gongs. More >>
Wellington: Great Outdoors 2013 about to launch
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 4:28 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Great Outdoors Summer Events 2013 launches next week when www.gw.govt.nz/summerevents goes live, with more than 50 free or cheap events in the region’s spectacular parks and forests network. More >>
Toxic Algae Warning As Levels Build Up In The Hutt River
Thursday, 29 November 2012, 2:48 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Greater Wellington Regional Council, local councils and Regional Public Health are urging river users to protect themselves and their dogs from toxic algae, with an increase of algal growth detected in the Hutt River this week. More >>
