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Looking For Grazing Opportunities? Battle Hill Wants You!
Monday, 28 October 2024, 9:54 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington’s Team Leader for Western Parks, Jeremy Paterson said it is an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about and interact with animals they might not otherwise encounter. More >>
Auckland Bus Fatality ‘Shocks And Saddens’ Wellington Public Transport Authority
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 3:02 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Chair of the regional council Daran Ponter says the death has “shocked and saddened” councillors and Metlink officers. More >>
Derailment Report Highlights Underfunding And Climate Change Risks
Thursday, 24 October 2024, 2:10 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
"Greater Wellington has advocated for more resilience and safety upgrades to KiwiRail and to the Government over a number of years, including briefings to Ministers when this Government came into power in 2023," says Cr Ponter. More >>
Greater Wellington Stands With Islamic Circle Against Hate Speech
Friday, 11 October 2024, 10:54 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
“Behaviour of the type experienced has no place on Metlink services or in our communities. We have expressed deep regret to Dr Arshad and the Sajid-Farid whanau who were affected,” Cr Ponter says. More >>
Quick Work Protects Battle Hill Drinking Water After Heavy Rainfall
Thursday, 10 October 2024, 8:10 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Remedial works took place over three days, beginning with fish rescue, carried out by Greater Wellington experts and assisted by park rangers and a representative from Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira. More >>
Regional Resource Management Framework Updated By Greater Wellington
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 3:58 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Approved today by the regional council, the changes were developed and tested over the last three years, with help from two independent hearing panels that sat for 22 days, considering feedback from 161 submitters. More >>
Industrial Action Continues To Disrupt Metlink Rail Services
Thursday, 19 September 2024, 5:31 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Metlink group manager Samantha Gain says passengers should plan ahead as services may be cancelled or delayed at short notice. Where possible, passengers should travel by other means. More >>
Shared Vision For Healthy Kāpiti Waterways Combines Western Science And Mātauranga Māori
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:19 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
The Te Whaitua o Kāpiti Committee presented its Whaitua Implementation Programme to Greater Wellington, aiming to restore healthy waterways and foster community connections through collaborative efforts. More >>
Thousands Of Plants Grown In Prison To Regreen Wellington Region
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:16 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Eco-sourced seeds cultivated at Rimutaka Prison are vital to the Recloaking Papatūānuku project, enhancing biodiversity through the planting of 320,000 native trees in Greater Wellington's parks. More >>
Extra Train Services And Integrated Travel To All Blacks Vs Australia Game
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 12:32 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Extra Metlink services, including the Wairarapa Line, are confirmed for the upcoming All Blacks vs Australia game on Saturday 28 September, with ticket holders and Sky Stadium members travelling for free on bus and rail. More >>
Greater Wellington Acknowledges Passing And Legacy Of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:53 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
A working group has been set up to gather views on the idea and feasibility of the Waitaki operating as a single catchment. More >>
Greater Wellington Backing The Bittern For Bird Of The Year 2024
Saturday, 14 September 2024, 11:25 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington director of delivery Jack Mace says in backing the bittern he hopes to raise awareness of the conservation plight of this secretive bird. More >>
In Survival Mode: 10 Years Of Citizen Science Shows Struggling Kākahi Population
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 4:42 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Kākahi are struggling in the current environment; they are in survival mode. High sediment levels and poor water quality means all their energy is going into staying alive. More >>
Māori Constituency Affirmed By Greater Wellington; Poll Triggered
Tuesday, 27 August 2024, 1:25 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington councillors have unanimously affirmed their resolution to establish a Māori constituency for local elections in 2025 and 2028. More >>
Buses Replace Trains For Union Meeting
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 4:30 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Buses replace all trains during the meeting from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Some off-peak trains will also be bus replaced between 8am and 3pm to allow for union members’ travel time. More >>
Paraparaumu Transport Hub To Boost Local Bus Services From 25 August
Monday, 19 August 2024, 11:30 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Increased frequency and more convenient connections between bus and rail services are among the benefits of the Paraparaumu transport hub, set to open on Sunday 25 August. More >>
Komiti Recommends Greater Wellington Retains Māori Constituency
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 4:38 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Greater Wellington’s Te Tiriti o Waitangi Komiti has today recommended that the regional council affirm its commitment to establish a Māori constituency. More >>
Court Of Appeal Decision On Sentencing And Costs In Kāpiti Environmental Damage Case
Wednesday, 14 August 2024, 7:41 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Today the Court of Appeal released its decision on costs and sentencing in relation to a Kāpiti Coast environmental damage case that Greater Wellington began investigating in 2019. The case related to works undertaken by Mr Page and Ms Crosbie on a property ... More >>
Release Of Flood Protection Funding Welcomed By Greater Wellington
Monday, 12 August 2024, 5:55 pm | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
It’s great local and central government are working together to accelerate the safeguarding of flood prone communities and essential infrastructure. More >>
Metlink Bus Depot Plan Moving To New Location
Wednesday, 7 August 2024, 10:14 am | Greater Wellington Te Pane Matua Taiao
Plans for an electric bus depot in Wellington are on the move with Metlink leasing a new site in Miramar from Wellington Airport. More >>
