Archive: 2019

Connect with nature for Conservation Week's 50th Anniversary

  • Published Date 11 Sep 2019

For Conservation Week, locals can learn about volunteering to help protect and enhance our environment. It's the 50th Anniversary of Conservation Week and Greater Wellington Regional Council are celebrating by teaming…

A helping hand on Wellington's rail network

  • Published Date 11 Sep 2019

Trainee Passenger Operator Phyllis Puia helps to guide Blind Foundation’s Chris Orr onto a Metlink train.  Wellington's Metlink has been working closely with the Blind Foundation to educate their on-board rail…

Spring into action for Greater Welly Bike Fest

  • Published Date 10 Sep 2019

Locals are gearing up to spring into action for the upcoming Kia Eke Paihikara Tātou Greater Welly Bike Fest which will see events take place across the rohe (region) throughout October. Greater…

Titipounamu at home in ZEALANDIA

  • Published Date 10 Sep 2019

The translocated titipounamu are at home in ZEALANDIA ecosanctuary. Photo credit: Leon Berard. Conservation Week is coming up and what better time to check in on the titipounamu (rifleman) which were introduced…

Locals to get mobile with On the Go Expo

  • Published Date 06 Sep 2019

Jumping for joy for the upcoming All Ages on the Go Expo in Kapiti.  An All Ages on the Go Expo is coming to the Waikanae War Memorial Hall on Saturday…

Metlink staff prepare for emergencies

  • Published Date 06 Sep 2019

Metlink carries out simulation exercise training on how to respond in the case of an emergency.   Six train services were replaced by buses on the Johnsonville Line on Thursday between 10am…

Harbour sediment rates too high for healthy habitats

  • Published Date 28 Aug 2019

A recent survey of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour shows sedimentation rates have more than doubled in the last five years, undermining animal and plant habitats and the healthy functioning of this…

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