Wairarapa farmers leading the way with wetland restoration
A partnership of Wairarapa farmers is a part of a growing wetland restoration movement to build community resilience against flooding, drought, landslides and water pollution.
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Greater Wellington strongly supports government moves on climate change
Greater Wellington strongly supports the Government's increased focus and faster pace on climate change, and welcomes its pledge of $50 million towards decarbonisation of public transport.
Come face-to-face with life under the sea at Community Snorkel Day
Greater Wellington, together with Mountains to Sea Wellington (MTSW), is offering people a guided glimpse into the mesmerizing underwater world with a free Community Snorkel Day this Saturday at Taputeranga…
Wander up to Baring Head Lighthouse for a unique Wellington experience
Greater Wellington is inviting the community to wander up to the iconic Baring Head lighthouse, learn about its history, and take in the views as part of Baring Head Taiao…
Community desires better environmental health for future generations
The message from Wellington communities is loud and clear, Greater Wellington needs to prioritise better environment health as part of its 2021-2031 Long Term Plan (LTP).
Whānau Summer Day brings backyard to the bush
Kaitoke Regional Park will be everybody's big backyard this Saturday as Greater Wellington hosts Whānau Summer Day, a free event for the whole family.
Toxic algae blooms across the region - check before you swim and keep dogs on leashes
Greater Wellington is urging the community to check for LAWA website warnings and alerts, following the emergence of a toxic algal blooms at Waipoua River, Te Awa Kairangi - Hutt…
Toxic algae season is here
With the onset of warmer weather the risk of toxic algae throughout the greater Wellington region is rising, with some rivers now over the limit for safe swimming.
No penguins were harmed in the making of this case - but only by luck
eNZoil (NZ) Ltd has been convicted and fined for discharging between 5000 and 6000 litres of refined transformer oil from their operation into the stormwater network and subsequently Seaview Marina.
Greater Wellington parks face the future
Greater Wellington Regional Council has just endorsed a new ten-year management plan for its regional parks which sets the direction for their evolution over the next decade.