Keep dogs away from Hutt River and Wellington Harbour beaches
Greater Wellington is urging dog owners to keep their dogs away from the Hutt River and Wellington Harbour beaches until staff have checked these areas for dead possums poisoned with…
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First stage of upgraded fluoride facilities secures funding
All TagsGreater Wellington has approved a $6 million capital funding request from Wellington Water to restore fluoride to drinking water at the Te Marua and Gear Island Water Treatment Plants and…
Movin' March has students travel 82,000 kilometres in the name of active travel
Following the most successful Movin’ March yet, with more than 37,000 students potentially taking part, Greater Wellington is celebrating schools across the region for their students’ commitment to active travel. An…
Greater Wellington welcomes cheaper fares for community service card holders
All TagsGreater Wellington welcomed news today that the Government will permanently fund cheaper public transport fares for community services card hold holders. Chair of Greater Wellington Daran Ponter said there had been…
Budget absence of new trains surprises and disappoints regional councils
All TagsThe Budget’s failure to contribute funding for a fleet of hybrid electric trains in the lower North Island has surprised and disappointed Greater Wellington and Horizons regional councils. The trains, which…
Greater Wellington supports government action on public transport industry and decarbonisation
Greater Wellington has thrown its support behind a range of Government announcements today to make public transport more attractive and help reach decarbonisation goals. In a pre-budget announcement today, the Government…
Late bloom of toxic algae spotted in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River
Despite the conclusion of Greater Wellington’s toxic algae monitoring programme, a mainstay for Greater Wellington over the summer months, officers have spotted moderate levels of toxic algae in Te Awa…
Restoration Day to thank Wairarapa environmental groups
Greater Wellington is asking those interested in restoring the environment to Register for Restoration Day Held on Saturday 28 May, the annual event is thanking local environmental restoration groups for their efforts. Taking…
Rising tide of illegal dumping along the Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt Riverside
Builders waste, white ware, electrical, garage tyres, cars and general waste are piling up along the Hutt River/Te Awa Kairangi riverside, leaving an ugly and costly mess for Greater Wellington…
Community led river plan adopted by Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington and the Greytown community celebrated a milestone today after the Waiōhine River Plan was adopted by council today. Its adoption is the result of two separate community consultations with…
