Lake Wairarapa - latest shorebird survey results
On the 25th of November a mixed team of staff from the Department of Conservation and Greater Wellington Regional Council carried out a survey of shorebirds and waterfowl along the…
Archive: 2014
Short-list finalised for rail contract
Greater Wellington Regional Council has finalised a short-list for the tendering of its new rail contract.
Possum control underway in Kaitoke/Hutt River Catchment
Greater Wellington Regional Council Biosecurity Officers began a key stage of a planned possum control operation today.
Volunteers rescuing fish from drains!
Members of the South Wairarapa Biodiversity Group (SWBG) are coordinating volunteers to help landowners to return eels and other fish back into the water during farm drain clearing.
Happy planters at Lake Domain
People from Featherston and the wider Wairarapa community turned out to plant at Lake Domain, South Featherston on Saturday.
Ruamahanga Whaitua Committee Elect Chair
The election of the first Chairman of the Ruamāhanga Whaitua Committtee (RWC), took place this week at a public meeting held in the Martinborough Town Hall.
Still time to give feedback on blueprint for Wellington's public transport
People still have a week to give feedback on the Regional Council's ambitious plan to significantly improve public transport in the Wellington region.
Big turnout for Moana Wetlands tour
Wairio Wetlands tour Locals and overseas visitors alike enjoyed the Moana Wetlands guided tour organised in celebration of World Wetlands Day 2014.
New guide on freshwater pest plants
Do you know your aquatic plants? Whether theyre native or affecting the health of the water and habitat you can see them in?
Upcoming wetland and dune conferences
The upcoming National Wetland Trust and Dune Restoration Trust conferences offer significantly reduced registration fees for landowners, community volunteers and students.