Fund for environmental initiatives launched in Hutt Valley
All TagsApplications are now open for a new Community Environment Fund in the Hutt Valley, in which schools, community and kaitiakitanga groups can apply for up to $10,000 a year for…
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Extreme fire risk in Parangarahu Lakes and Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui causes park closure
All TagsThe Parangarahu Lakes and Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui sections of East Harbour Regional Park are temporarily closed to the public between 1pm and 9pm daily, due to extreme fire risk. Greater Wellington…
Feedback sought on Masterton flood risk management planning
All TagsMasterton locals are invited to give feedback on flood management options developed by Greater Wellington, community members and mana whenua to protect the urban area at risk of flooding from…
Final phase for Daleton Nursery construction in progress
All TagsContractors are invited to an information day on Tuesday 18 February in Carterton, regarding the construction of facilities and compound development at Daleton Nursery, before Greater Wellington will be taking…
Toxic algae widespread in Wairarapa rivers – take care where toxic algae warnings are in place
Red alert level warnings are now in place for Waingawa River at South Road in Masterton, due to widespread detached toxic algae mats on the river’s edge. Red alert level warnings…
Greater Wellington gets strong financial ratings despite challenging local government environment
All TagsInternational credit rating agency S&P Global Ratings has reconfirmed Greater Wellington’s 'AA+' long-term credit ratings. Both Greater Wellington and its holdings company WRC Holding have held an AA+ rating with a…
High levels of toxic algae in Wairarapa and Hutt Valley rivers
All TagsRed alert level warnings are in place for several rivers in the Wairarapa and Te Awa Kairangi Hutt River due to widespread toxic algae. People are advised not to swim…
Toxic algae blooms in Wairarapa catchments/rivers – dogs and people should avoid contact with water
All TagsRed alert level warnings are in place at Ruamāhanga River from Doubles Bridge to Kokotau, due to the presence of moderate amounts of toxic alage mats on the river’s edge. Greater…
Clean boat hulls key to keeping invasive fanworm out of region
All TagsA recent survey conducted by Greater Wellington and Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership found and removed a small number of Mediterranean fanworms attached to hulls of boats in…
