Red alert level warnings are in place for the Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges and Te Ore Ore due to widespread toxic algae, with detached mats lifting from rocks to accumulate at…
Metlink public transport fares will increase by 3.1 percent from 15 May, with discounts applied to off peak fares being reduced from 30 to 20 percent. The decision to adjust fares…
March is shaping up to be a busy month on footpaths and cycleways, as tamariki across the Wellington region take part in the 17th annual Māehe Manawa Ora Movin’March –…
Bypassing plans for a Combined Territories Board (CTB) has been recommended by Greater Wellington in its submission on the Simplifying Local Government proposal. The regional council also agreed today to establish…
Maritime emergency rescue capability in Cook Strait has been compromised – say Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter and Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor – with open-ocean tugboat MMA Vision off contract…
Greater Wellington is urging the Government to strengthen the Natural Environment and Planning Bills, warning that – without vital amendments – the proposals risk weakening environmental safeguards, undermining Treaty obligations,…
Wairarapa locals are being called upon to help shape the future of the rivers in the Ruamāhanga catchment by applying to be part of one of three River Advisory Groups. The…
Greater Wellington is responding in a number of ways to the incident at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), including undertaking a formal investigation. As the investigation is ongoing,…
Members of the Public Transport Advisory Group help shape the future of public transport in Greater Wellington. Apply now Greater Wellington’s Public Transport Advisory Group provides insights and advice, from a customer…
The delivery of critical services and infrastructure – like public transport and flood protection – will be compromised in the Wellington Region unless the Government reconsiders its proposed rates capping…