Look out for toxic algae, it's here
Hot weather and low rainfall have combined to increase the risk of toxic algae throughout the greater Wellington region, with some rivers now over the limit for safe swimming. People are…
Archive: 2019
Metlink introducing new timetables on 3 February
Metlink is introducing new timetables on 3 February which will increase frequency and improve on-time performance to key routes across the region. The following routes will see changes: 1, 2, 3,…
Farmers invest in dung beetles
Farmers have responded positively to Greater Wellington-subsidised packages of dung beetles with strong uptake resulting in around 200 dung beetle colonies now active, primarily in Wairarapa. Forty-one farming operations have invested…
Waiwhetu catchment to benefit from flood warning pilot project
Communication is key when flooding is imminent, and four American students are in Lower Hutt working on the vital task of ensuring timely flood warnings get through to affected communities,…
Chocolate found to be effective for pest control
Greater Wellington Regional Council and Wellington City Council are taking the phrase "Death by chocolate" to a whole new level with an innovative rat control method - using chocolate instead…
Council urges resolution to disappointing outcome for Wellington bus customers
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Sustainable Transport Committee Chair Barbara Donaldson says today's announcement of further industrial action on NZ Bus operated routes is a very disappointing outcome for Wellington bus…
Check before you travel during strike action
Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging Metlink customers to check the Metlink website and commuter app and make alternative travel arrangements on Wednesday 16 January after an unexpected strike action…
Metlink introduces six month bus trial between Wellington Station and the Zoo
Metlink is introducing a six month trial bus service between Wellington Station and the Zoo on 3 February 2019. The hourly service, named the 23z, will run between Wellington Station and…
In the water, be visible, on the water be vigilant says harbourmaster
Greater Wellington Regional Councils Harbourmaster, Grant Nalder, is urging harbour users to take care on and in the water following an incident between a rowing skiff and a swimmer that…
What lies beneath? Monitoring our urban streams
Greater Wellington Regional Council will shortly be heading underground in the next phase of a project to see what's alive in Wellington's network of underground piped streams. Residents of some of…