Get parks prepared ahead of Greater Wellington’s summer events programme
All TagsGreater Wellington is calling on the region to get ‘parks prepared’ ahead of its annual Summer Events programme which spans the region’s network of parks.
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Toxic algae found in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River near Manor Park golf course
All TagsSwimmers are advised to be cautious while dog owners should keep their pets leashed or avoid Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River by the Manor Park Golf Sanctuary where large amounts of…
Greater Wellington welcomes easier route to residency for overseas bus drivers
All TagsGreater Wellington welcomed news today of a new temporary residence pathway and sector agreement programme that aims to attract more workers into rewarding public transport careers.
Greater Wellington and Wellington Airport unlock land for sustainable public transport
All TagsGreater Wellington has signed a long term lease with Wellington Airport to secure nearly two hectares of land in Rongotai to enable Metlink to explore a range of public transport infrastructure options…
Greater Wellington introduces Te Tiriti o Waitangi Komiti as part of new committee structure line-up
All TagsGreater Wellington introduced a new Te Tiriti o Waitangi Komiti as part of its committee structure and chair announcements at a Council meeting today.
Wheels up for fourteenth edition of student walk and wheel initiative
All TagsEarly bird registrations are now open for Movin’March, Greater Wellington’s month-long initiative encouraging students to walk or wheel to school.
Greater Wellington strongly endorses call for government co-funding on flood protection in view of climate report
All TagsGreater Wellington’s just released, Climate change projections for west of Wellington’s Tararua and Remutaka Ranges (PDF 22 MB) , shows…
New regional climate change mapping should spur urgent action
All TagsAs key decision makers begin to move on from COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, yet more evidence is coming to light of our changing climate, underscoring the urgency of a…
Talk to us about Wairarapa’s new draft flood maps
All TagsThree new draft flood maps covering Carterton’s Mangatārere Steam, Masterton’s Waipoua River and reaches and some tributaries of the Upper Ruamāhanga – will be on display between 19-27 November at…
Snapper on Rail launched on Metlink rail network
All TagsElectronic ticketing system Snapper has been launched on the Wellington rail network, giving all Metlink train customers a contactless, electronic payment option for the first time.
