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Greater Wellington Regional Council - Latest News [Page 63]
125-year-old pipe unearthed
Friday, 9 April 2010, 2:08 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington’s Wainuiomata water pipe upgrade project is about to hit the road as it progresses from William Jones Park to Wainuiomata’s Main Road next week. More >>
Have your say on Wgtn's 30-year transport strategy
Monday, 22 March 2010, 10:58 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Public feedback is sought on the proposed Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS), the region’s transport policy blueprint for land transport investment over the next 30 years. More >>
Movin'March - it's time to let the kids out!
Friday, 19 March 2010, 11:39 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Walking, cycling, scooting, or skating – however kids do it, it’s a cause for celebration during Movin’March week, running from Monday 22 to Friday 26 March. More >>
Let’s Carpool tops thousand mark
Tuesday, 16 March 2010, 10:13 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
More than 1,000 Wellington region commuters are now registered with Let’s Carpool, an easy way to carpool in the greater Wellington region. More >>
Great guided walks this weekend
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 4:40 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Make sure you book a place on a Greater Wellington guided walk this weekend (20-21 March), taking you deep into the valleys and high on the hilltops of our regional parks and forests. More >>
It's time to evolve with Metlink - and win!
Monday, 8 March 2010, 12:20 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Metlink public transport information is moving with the times and you’re invited to find out how - and be in to win daily prizes over the next fortnight (8 – 21 March 2010). More >>
Warm Greater Wellington scheme ready to go
Thursday, 4 March 2010, 1:02 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
From today (4 March 2010), ratepayers in the Greater Wellington region can apply to the Regional Council for up to $2,600 as a top up for support offered by EECA for home insulation and clean heating for their homes. This money will be repaid ... More >>
Greater Wellington issues mobility smart cards
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 3:31 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
New smart cards, being issued to Greater Wellington’s Total Mobility customers over the next few weeks, include a unique Braille feature – believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand. More >>
Wainuiomata water pipeline upgrade
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 10:25 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington is replacing 300m of water supply pipeline along Wainuiomata’s Main Road to improve the security of our water supply in a major earthquake. More >>
First new Wellington train due August
Tuesday, 2 March 2010, 10:06 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The first of Wellington’s new Matangi trains is due to arrive in August, and passengers can expect to be onboard before Christmas. More >>
Toxic algae linked to dog death in Waipoua River
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 11:40 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A dog has died after coming into contact with potentially toxic blue-green algae in the Waipoua River The dog, a young Pointer Cross, died shortly after coming into contact with the river at Bentley St in Masterton on Monday afternoon. The symptoms ... More >>
Enter the world of Māori weaving
Friday, 19 February 2010, 5:14 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Take a trip into the past world of Māori weavers this Thursday [25 February] by booking a place on Harakeke – Flax Weaving on the Coast, held at Paekakariki’s weaving club in Queen Elizabeth Park. More >>
Females wanted for some great bachelor robins!
Friday, 12 February 2010, 5:03 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington is offering you a chance to see bachelor North Island robins in their natural habitat this Saturday (20 February) in the East Harbour Robin Walk. More >>
Wellington: 2.2% Rates Increase Proposed
Thursday, 4 February 2010, 2:07 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council will be consulting with the public on a proposal to increase its income from rates and levies by 1.7% for the 2010/11 financial year. The proposed increase is an average across all properties in the region, so some ... More >>
19th year for Otaki Lifestyle Farmers Field Day
Wednesday, 3 February 2010, 9:27 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Plans are well underway for the premier event for lifestyle farmers in the lower half of the North Island. More >>
Hutt River at Birchville - health warning
Friday, 22 January 2010, 4:52 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council, Upper Hutt City Council and Regional Public Health are advising river users to avoid the Hutt River in the vicinity of Akatarawa Road and Gemstone Drive as bacteria counts in this part of the river have exceeded ... More >>
Test, target and time this summer
Friday, 8 January 2010, 4:02 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington is calling for householders to be water smart as we reach the time of the year when our water supply is typically under the greatest pressure. Water use in Lower Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington is usually around 150 ... More >>
Popular pingao pings plant of the year award
Friday, 8 January 2010, 3:21 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Pingao – it’s been voted as plant of the year for 2009 in the New Zealand Plant Conservation Network’s annual poll – but it’s been one of Greater Wellington’s favoured plants for many years. Anyone who spends time on the beaches around Wellington ... More >>
Metlink makeover
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 12:12 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Getting information about public transport in the greater Wellington region is now much easier and more convenient, with the launch of the new Metlink website, www.metlink.org.nz More >>
Removal of contaminated material delayed
Wednesday, 9 December 2009, 5:06 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The removal of contaminated material from the Waiu Street cleanfill site has been delayed because contractors working for Greater Wellington have been unable to access the site. More >>
