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Bus feedback to be analysed
Thursday, 22 March 2012, 10:29 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
About 5,500 responses have been received on the proposed changes to Wellington City bus services and are about to be analysed and evaluated by Greater Wellington transport planners. More >>
Learning Global Lessons For Wellington Public Transport
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 10:53 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
An international review, including case studies of public transport systems in cities that have similar challenges and characteristics to Wellington, has been prepared as part of the Wellington Public Transport Spine Study. The study, being carried ... More >>
Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui plan – have your say
Friday, 16 March 2012, 1:34 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A draft plan for Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui is out for public consultation. The plan outlines how Greater Wellington will manage the newest addition to its regional parks network, and forms a draft amendment to Greater Wellington’s Parks Network Plan. More >>
Greater Wellington outlines plans for the next 10 years
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 5:41 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington’s draft 10-year plan proposes continued significant investment in public transport and flood protection, as well as programmes to improve the region’s environment and boost economic growth. More >>
An evening of flood protection at the Stopbank Soiree
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 1:39 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Ever wondered exactly what Greater Wellington’s Flood Protection team does to reduce the risk of flooding in the Hutt Valley? Come along to learn more about one of Greater Wellington’s biggest and most critical projects, the Boulcott Hutt stopbank. More >>
Harakeke is back
Friday, 24 February 2012, 11:58 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The annual Harakeke Flax Weaving on the Coast event is back at Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday 3 March, providing people with an opportunity to experience the world of Mâori weavers. Harakeke is led by Paekakariki’s Te Rau o Te Rangi Weaving collective, ... More >>
A new perspective on Cannons Creek Valley
Friday, 24 February 2012, 11:46 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Witness the transformation of bush in the Cannons Creek Valley, Porirua, and see what a difference restoration makes at Before and After – a guided walk on Saturday 3 March. More >>
High risk from toxic algae in Hutt River
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 1:25 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington and Regional Public Health are warning that the risk from toxic cyanobacteria in the Hutt River remains high, following the death of a dog in Upper Hutt over the weekend. A one year old cocker spaniel died shortly after coming into ... More >>
Keen interest in proposed bus changes
Tuesday, 21 February 2012, 11:07 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Media release from Greater Wellington Regional Council 20 February 2012 Keen interest in proposed bus changes More >>
The story behind Otaki's "hidden gem"
Friday, 17 February 2012, 4:41 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 26 February. More >>
Increased risk from toxic algae in Hutt River
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 1:21 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
River users should avoid parts of the Hutt River due to widespread growth of potentially toxic cyanobacteria, Greater Wellington and Regional Public Health say. More >>
Consultation begins on proposed Wellington City bus changes
Monday, 13 February 2012, 1:08 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
People in the Wellington region are being encouraged to give their feedback on major changes proposed for Wellington bus services from Island Bay to Grenada. Details of the changes are now available at www.gw.govt.nz/wellington-city-bus-review More >>
Whitireia past, present and future, with Ngāti Toa Rangatira
Friday, 10 February 2012, 1:30 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Delve into the rich heritage of Porirua’s Whitireia Park with members of Ngāti Toa Rangatira at Hikoi Ki Whitireia – Whitireia History Walk this Thursday. More >>
Join Wellington walk-off and be in to win
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 2:18 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Shoe Clinic vouchers, a year’s frequent flyer membership to Zealandia wildlife sanctuary and goody hampers are just some of the prizes to be won in Greater Wellington’s Streets Alive walking challenge. More >>
Increased risk from blue-green algae in Hutt River
Friday, 3 February 2012, 12:56 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington and Regional Public Health want people to take care around the Hutt River due to the risk from potentially toxic blue-green algae (also known as cyanobacteria). Moderate growth of blue-green algal mats has been recorded in the ... More >>
Greater Wellington - Showcasing regional parks this week
Thursday, 2 February 2012, 2:03 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Regional residents are spoilt for choice this week [beginning 6 Feb] with three family-friendly events in Greater Wellington’s Great Outdoors summer events programme. More >>
Discover Family-Friendly Pedalling In QEP
Friday, 20 January 2012, 5:41 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Family-friendly trails, fun downhills and minimal uphills are some of the hidden treasures to be discovered in Pedalling in the Park, a cycling event in Queen Elizabeth Park on Saturday 28 January. More >>
Putting Whitireia Park back on track
Friday, 13 January 2012, 3:47 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Find out on Saturday 21 January how Whitireia Park is bouncing back after the devastating fire in 2010. Led by the Whitireia Park Restoration Group, After the Fire is an opportunity for the public to learn more about the work being done to put Whitireia Park back ... More >>
Save Water Call As Collection Area Remains Dry
Thursday, 5 January 2012, 1:07 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging people in the region’s four cities to remain careful with their water use over the next few months after a “dry” December in the Hutt water collection area, in spite of the heavy rain at the end ... More >>
Clean Streams Accord progress in Wellington region
Thursday, 15 December 2011, 11:29 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Improving levels dairy farming compliance in the Wellington region reflect growing collaboration between the regional council, dairy farming organisations and the region’s dairy farmers, Greater Wellington Chair Fran Wilde says. More >>
