Interactive map of Ruamāhanga geology goes deep
All TagsData collected by an aerial electromagnetic survey of the Ruamāhanga Valley floor is now available to the public via an online mapping tool, which can virtually explore potential aquifers to…
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Planting day at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui restores the mauri of the land and people
All TagsVolunteers planted locally sourced natives at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui in East Harbour Regional Park on Sunday, the last day of Matariki celebrations, to continue Greater Wellington’s restoration of the dramatic and…
Essential river channel and gravel works planned to mitigate erosion within highly protected and valued Waikanae estuary
All TagsEssential river channel and gravel work will start Monday 7 July downstream from Otaihanga Boat Club to manage erosion within the highly protected and valued Waikanae Estuary. Gravel has built up…
Green fire break to protect Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui with nature-based solution
All TagsAn innovative, nature-based approach to fire protection is being conducted in East Harbour Regional Park using native trees with low flammability as green fire breaks, as Greater Wellington prepares for…
Happy Valley land purchased for Metlink bus depot
All TagsA Happy Valley site has been purchased by Greater Wellington for the development of a bus depot as part of the regional council’s Public Transport Asset Control Strategy …
Winter air quality monitoring for Carterton community health
All TagsA mobile air quality monitoring station has been installed at Carterton swimming pool for the winter to measure air pollution levels when there is an increase in wood burned for…
Rare endemic plant, Te pua o te Rēinga, rediscovered in regional park
Te pua o te Rēinga, the only parasitic plant endemic to Aotearoa, has been rediscovered in the Wainuiomata water collection area after wild populations of the species were thought to…
Changes to Regional Predator Control Programme set to achieve greater environmental and economic outcomes
All TagsChanges to Greater Wellington’s predator control programme will achieve greater environmental outcomes and better value for money, the environment committee heard today. Previously known as the Regional Possum Predator Control Programme,…
Milestone reached for Waipoua flood risk management plan
All TagsA preferred option to protect areas in Masterton at risk of flooding from the Waipoua River has been proposed by Greater Wellington in collaboration with the local community and mana…
New strategy to align Wellington public transport and urban development
All TagsA new strategy that aligns public transport improvements with urban development is a key feature of the Regional Public Transport Plan 2025-35, recommended by the Greater Wellington Transport Committee. After hearing…