Dive into Seaweek 2016
Celebrate our marine environment around the Greater Wellington Region as New Zealand's annual "Seaweek" gets underway this weekend. The theme for 2016 is "Toiora te Moana,Toiora te Tangata - Healthy…
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Recent rain flushes away toxic algae
Significant rain at the end of last week has flushed toxic algae from the Hutt River. Warning signs which were in place from Birchville downstream have been removed. The warnings in…
No public transport fare increase proposed for next year
Greater Wellington Regional Council is proposing not to increase public transport fares next financial year. "Low inflation, low petrol prices and healthy rail patronage have all combined to make a fare…
Wairarapa Moana Kākahi Sampled
Twenty volunteer Citizen Scientists took to the water alongside Greater Wellington Regional Council staff to collect, record and replace kākahi (native freshwater mussel) last weekend. "It was a perfect day at…
Talking flood protection at Masterton A&P
Members of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Flood Protection Department will be at the Masterton A&P Show tomorrow discussing floodplain management planning (FMP) for the Wairarapa. The Te Kāuru Upper…
New regional fund supports Wairarapa Moana restoration projects
Four lucky community groups are receiving funding from Greater Wellington Regional Council to restore native plants to areas around Lake Wairarapa. The new GWRC Wairarapa Moana Catchment Community Restoration Fund…
Increased risk from Toxic Algae in Hutt River
River users, particularly those with dogs, should avoid upper parts of the Hutt River due to increased growth of toxic algae, says Greater Wellington Regional Council, Regional Public Health and…
Take a ride on a double decker bus this Wednesday
A double decker bus is coming to Wellington next Wednesday and Wellingtonians are encouraged to get on board for a free ride and a taste of the new bus future,…
Toxic algae warning at Otaki River mouth
Following the death of a dog this week, Greater Wellington Regional Council are warning river users with dogs to avoid the Otaki river mouth and estuary. The exact cause of the…
All Wairarapa landowners now eligible for erosion control funding
Last week the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed details of $1.15 million for erosion control work in the Wellington region. The area for grant funding under the Wellington Regional…