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Water levy stays on the level

Monday, 8 January 2007, 11:58 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Good financial management, energy efficiency and increasing automation have allowed Greater Wellington to hold the water levy down for the last ten years, in spite of inflation. More >>

Audit analyses train capacity

Friday, 22 December 2006, 2:32 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington and Tranz Metro have just completed an audit on peak train usage that will help to determine the next steps for alleviating overcrowding on Wellington’s commuter trains. More >>

All aboard for new train tenders

Thursday, 21 December 2006, 10:43 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington has shortlisted three world-class train manufacturers to supply the Wellington region with new electric multiple unit (EMU) trains. More >>

Wealth of ways to push play

Tuesday, 19 December 2006, 3:31 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Help is at hand with two action-packed summer events programmes: Wellington City Council’s Push Play Summer and Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Regional Outdoors Programme 2007. More >>

Have a lark in the regional parks

Saturday, 16 December 2006, 1:34 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Having fun in the sun has never been easier, with this summer’s opportunities for family adventure in our region’s parks and forests. They are all part of Greater Wellington’s 2007 Regional Outdoors Programme of events. More >>

Changes to Metlink services for the holidays

Thursday, 7 December 2006, 4:44 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Metlink bus, train and harbour ferry services will operate a reduced service over the Christmas and New Year holidays, starting on Saturday 23 December 2006. More >>

Sustainable energy coming to Wellington

Monday, 4 December 2006, 2:15 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Today Greater Wellington awarded the development rights for a 90 MW wind farm on the Puketiro site to RES New Zealand Ltd (RES). This development is part of Greater Wellington’s commitment to sustainable energy. More >>

Top grading for Te Marua water

Friday, 1 December 2006, 4:58 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Water from Greater Wellington’s Te Marua water treatment plant has received an A1 grading – the Ministry of Health’s highest level of endorsement for drinking water. More >>

New QE Park loos ready for use

Thursday, 30 November 2006, 5:09 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

A Greater Wellington programme to upgrade dark, gloomy loos in the region's parks has seen the opening of a spacious new toilet block at Paekakariki's Queen Elizabeth Park. More >>

On track for increasing carriage capacity

Friday, 17 November 2006, 3:18 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

On track for increasing carriage capacity Greater Wellington is moving with all possible speed to improve the capacity and reliability of the region’s commuter rail service, says Cr Glen Evans, Chair of Greater Wellington’s Passenger Transport Committee. More >>

Improvements to Johnsonville line on the way

Friday, 17 November 2006, 10:03 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington’s Passenger Transport Committee today agreed to recommendations in the North Wellington Public Transport Study to purchase 12 new trains (Electric Multiple Units or EMUs) and undertake improvements to the tunnels on the Johnsonville ... More >>

Planning for the future of our transport network

Wednesday, 15 November 2006, 3:33 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington is inviting people to have their say on the future of the region’s transport network with the release of the Draft Wellington Regional Land Transport Strategy (RLTS) this week. More >>

Greater Wellington to explore Upper Hutt aquifer

Monday, 13 November 2006, 4:21 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington plans to investigate the Upper Hutt aquifer and see if it has the potential to help the region meet its future demand for water. More >>

Region considers funding options

Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 5:06 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

The interim Wellington Regional Strategy (WRS) committee is likely to consider several alternative funding options for its economic development strategy. More >>

Lyall Bay jet ski lane removed

Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 10:19 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Splashing about in the Lyall Bay surf will be safer this summer when the bay’s jet ski lane is removed in November. More >>

Consultation time extended

Wednesday, 18 October 2006, 1:03 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council

The consultation period for the Wellington Regional Strategy (WRS) has been extended until Monday 13 November. More >>

Planning for the future of Belmont Regional Park

Tuesday, 17 October 2006, 9:38 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council

Greater Wellington is calling for ideas and suggestions from the public as it kicks off a review of Belmont Regional Park’s management plan. “I hope people will take the opportunity to make this wonderful park – with its spectacular views and ... More >>