Rates rise lower than expected as Greater Wellington adopts 2023/24 Annual Plan
All TagsRegional councillors approved the funding of key projects and a rates rise of 16.
Archive: 2023
Report positive about drop in emissions, highlights key sectors for continued action
All TagsGreenhouse gas emissions in the Wellington region fell by 9% since 2019, a newly released report commissioned by eight of the regions’ councils including Greater Wellington shows.
Golden Mile transformation will bring more life into the city says Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington says Golden Mile rejuvenation plans from Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) will make Wellington City and public transport more attractive and bring more life into the CBD.
Greater Wellington temporarily extends half price fares
All TagsUniversal half price fares will be temporarily extended on the Metlink public transport network from 1 July until the government’s age-based discounts can be applied.
Wairarapa farmer fined for taking water in breach of consent
All TagsA South Wairarapa farmer has been convicted and fined for taking groundwater from a bore in breach of resource consent conditions, and for breaching an abatement notice requiring him to…
Greater Wellington to consider extending half price fares
All TagsGreater Wellington will consider extending half price fares while it works towards implementing age-based public transport discounts announced on 18 May in Budget 2023.
Go green this winter with Greater Wellington’s planting days
All TagsCommunities keen to restore our region’s biodiversity are invited to get out their green thumbs.
Marine exclusion zone established in Shelly Bay for harbour safety
All TagsA marine exclusion zone has been established around the area where a Shelly Bay wharf building caught fire early Wednesday morning.
Metlink bike rack practice point encourages cycle savviness
All TagsCouncillor Yadana Saw in front of the Metlink bus decal at the Bikespace workshop.
Restoration Day becomes Restoration Week as the Wellington Region celebrates community conservation
All TagsGreater Wellington is inviting people to learn about restoration and connect with conservationists for the first ever Restoration Week, from Sunday 21 – Saturday 27 May.