It’s hoped a population of about 25 tītipounamu/rifleman, translocated to Waterfall Road Bush near Paraparaumu, will fill a tītipounamu-sized hole in the ecosystem and spread to other important ecological areas…
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…
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There will be no rise in bus and train fares before June 2020. Greater Wellington Regional Council confirmed in today's council meeting that fares will be held at current levels. "This is…
Greater Wellington Regional Council has decided to reconsider its rates proposals for 2019-2020 in view of their potential impact on some communities in the region. Substantial rises in capital values for…
Greater Wellington Regional Council is advising people not to swim or walk dogs off-lead in and around the Waikanae River below SH1 due to high levels of toxic algae. Latest assessments…
The continuing national trend towards biodiversity decline, seen in disappearing habitats, rising numbers of threatened species and compromised fresh and coastal water poses a massive challenge to New Zealand to…
Greater Wellington Regional Council shared the first details of the second stage of its bus network review today with public consultation forming the bulk of the work. Councillor Barbara Donaldson, Chair…
Continued investment in key regional infrastructure and resilience, including flood protection, environmental protection and public transport, features in Greater Wellington Regional Council's Annual Plan 2019-2020, which will be considered at…
Toxic algae levels this week are on the increase across the region, but especially in Wairarapa's Ruamahanga catchment where some sites are nearing, or are at, safety guideline levels. Heavy rainfall…
Greater Wellington Regional Council is installing rock protection along the Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River to repair and prevent the erosion of riverbanks near Gibbons Street in Upper Hutt. The work is…
Greater Wellington Regional Council has resolved to negotiate with Manor Park Golf Club to buy land for flood protection purposes and lease it back to the club for the foreseeable…