Greater Wellington Regional Council - Latest News [Page 77]
GWRC accepts Western Corridor Plan
Thursday, 27 April 2006, 1:07 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The proposed Western Corridor Plan was today accepted by Greater Wellington Regional Council as part of the Regional Land Transport Strategy. The Council’s decision means that the projects in the Western Corridor Plan, including improvements to rail services, ... More >>
Water use higher as population grows
Monday, 24 April 2006, 4:02 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
More water was used in the last 12 months by Hutt, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Wellington than at any time since 1992, according to Greater Wellington, which supplies the four cities. More >>
Feedback invited on new Metlink fare structure
Wednesday, 19 April 2006, 4:14 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking feedback on a proposed new fare structure for the Metlink public transport network, released today for public consultation. More >>
How many Regional Councillors?
Thursday, 13 April 2006, 12:15 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council is looking at how many councillors it needs to represent the region. New legal requirements may lead to new representation arrangements. More >>
Region votes for Transmission Gully Motorway
Tuesday, 11 April 2006, 4:22 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Regional Land Transport Committee has voted to include the Transmission Gully Motorway in the Western Corridor Plan. More >>
Feedback invited on new Metlink fare structure
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 5:04 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking feedback on a proposed new fare structure for the Metlink public transport network, to be released on 18 April for public consultation. More >>
Transmission Gully recommend in Regional Plan
Thursday, 6 April 2006, 4:16 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A recommendation to adopt a new Western Corridor Plan, including the Transmission Gully Motorway, will be discussed at the Regional Land Transport Committee meeting, to be held on Tuesday 11th April, said Terry McDavitt, Chair of the Regional Land ... More >>
Dumped cats highlight Council’s concern
Monday, 3 April 2006, 12:22 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
A recent control operation on a large cat colony in Crofton Downs highlights Greater Wellington Regional Council’s concern about the impact of dumping unwanted cats. More >>
Wellington's ten year plan
Friday, 31 March 2006, 5:12 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
How to pay for investment in the region’s passenger rail system, parks, flood defences and water supply are the key issues in Greater Wellington Regional Council’s proposed ten year plan, being released for consultation this weekend. More >>
How EnviroSmart is your business?
Monday, 27 March 2006, 2:49 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Would your business benefit from a competitive edge, saving money, improving its environmental performance and help with compliance? More >>
Local water supplies measure up
Friday, 24 March 2006, 9:13 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Water users on 'town' supply in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington can rest assured that their water measures up to health standards says the region's bulk water supplier, Greater Wellington. More >>
Local water supplies measure up
Thursday, 23 March 2006, 5:01 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Water users on 'town' supply in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington can rest assured that their water measures up to health standards says the region's bulk water supplier, Greater Wellington. More >>
Greater Wellington to test vehicle emissions
Friday, 17 March 2006, 6:06 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Greater Wellington kicks off a fortnight-long campaign to test thousands of vehicles' exhaust emissions with a public day at the Westpac Stadium tomorrow More >>
No-dive zone imposed on F69 shipwreck
Wednesday, 8 March 2006, 3:46 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The weekend’s storm – a one-in-fifty year weather event - has broken the F69 in two. More >>
What now for Battle Hill?
Friday, 3 March 2006, 12:00 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
How we manage Battle Hill Farm Forest Park – one of only a few public farms in the Wellington region – is up for discussion. More >>
Harbours ‘Safety Audit’ says OK
Thursday, 23 February 2006, 5:19 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
Marico Marine New Zealand Limited today released its harbour risk assessment report. The current Wellington Harbourmaster system was found to be well-managed and effective. More >>
Upgrading rail on the Western Corridor
Wednesday, 22 February 2006, 10:05 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
"Improving public transport services, in particular passenger rail, on Wellington's Western Corridor is already a priority for Greater Wellington Regional Council," said Councillor Glen Evans, Chair of the Regional Passenger Transport Committee. More >>
Environment Court decision out on Exide
Friday, 27 January 2006, 5:03 pm | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The Environment Court has released its decision on the Exide appeal. The Court endorsed the boundary limits set on the level of lead emissions at these boundaries – set by the review of Exide Technologies lead battery recycling plant as being acceptable. More >>
Gardeners reminded to water with care
Friday, 13 January 2006, 12:45 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
In a campaign starting this week, Greater Wellington Regional Council is reminding gardeners to water with care for the environment, as well as their plants. More >>
Toxic algae alert continues for Wellington region
Friday, 23 December 2005, 12:19 am | Greater Wellington Regional Council
The summer holidays are fast approaching for many of us – and although recent rain has seen a reduction in the extent of waterways affected by toxic algae – warnings remain unchanged. Expected warm weather and low river flows are likely to cause current ... More >>
