Special economic zones worth exploring
Special economic zones are an idea worth considering says Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) chair Chris Laidlaw. The New Zealand Initiative has proposed that each region of New Zealand should be…
Archive: 2015
First Wellington City School Achieves Top Enviro Award
Paparangi School celebrates reaching the highest environmental achievement stage for schools today, Tuesday 20th October, 11.30am-1pm. Paparangi is the first school within the Wellington City Council to reach this, the…
Hutt River flood protection hearing panel recommends Option A
Enhanced flood protection for Lower Hutts CBD has moved a step closer following a recommendation by the Hutt River City Centre Upgrade Project Hearing Panel that Option A should go…
Regional Council takes action on climate change
The Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) has adopted a climate change strategy focused on strengthening the long-term resilience and sustainability of the Wellington region through action and awareness. "We have realised…
Supporting restoration in the Porirua Harbour Catchment
Greater Wellington Regional Council has launched a new contestable fund to support community groups in their efforts to restore native plants to public areas around the beautiful Porirua Harbour catchment.…
Supporting restoration around Wairarapa Moana
Greater Wellington Regional Council has launched a new contestable fund to support community groups in their efforts to restore native plants to public land around Wairarapa Moana. This area has…
New Metlink website launching on 10 October
Public transport journeys around greater Wellington are set to get even easier with the launch of Metlink's new website on Saturday 10 October. The new website - metlink.org.nz - will put…
Improved train services for Johnsonville
More reliable services, more choice of travel times and more seats are in store for Johnsonville Line commuters. "From Monday 27 October 2015 after Labour weekend, there'll be a new timetable…
Drawing attention to Wairarapa Moana
Stunning new entrance signs have been installed at seven locations around Wairarapa Moana. Each of the signs highlights species particularly relevant to the specific site and features some of the…
Community Restoration Fund
Funding is now available to community groups to help us restore the beautiful Porirua Harbour and Wairarapa Moana to protect the biodiversity they support. More...