Teaming up to tackle sea level rise
Sea level rise is an imminent threat to certain areas of the Wellington Region, so how will locals adapt to changing landscapes - four university students from the US are…
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Customer confidence in Metlink buses and trains on the rise
The results of a recent Passenger Satisfaction Survey show customer confidence in the Wellington region's public transport network is growing. Metlink General Manager Greg Pollock says the results of the survey,…
Greater Wellington welcomes water resilience support in light of potential climate threats to Wairarapa
A second round of financial support for the development of a sustainable water supply for Wairarapa, seven million dollars in loan funding for regional water storage, has been strongly endorsed…
Banded dotterel make a comeback in the Wellington Region
While some of our precious native coastal birds are declining, a survey of 460 kilometres of coastline highlights how banded dotterel are thriving in the Wellington region. Greater Wellington Regional Council…
Reef heron declining to a critical degree, survey shows
While some of our precious native coastal birds are thriving in the Wellington region, a survey of 460 kilometres of coastline highlights how some species, including the reef heron, are…
Get outdoors with Greater Wellington's summer events
Wellingtonians will have the opportunity to get into the great outdoors and explore their region with the Greater Wellington Regional Council annual summer events programme kicking off this week. Starting with…
Harbour wastewater overflow
Update from Wellington Water: Posted at 11.45am Update 11.30am We anticipate the wastewater overflow will continue over the next few days. We continue to urge the public to stay out of the…
Cockle count indicates health of Pāuatahanui Inlet
About 90 people of all ages gathered at the Pāuatahanui Inlet recently, donning gumboots in preparation to take part in the tenth cockle count in the area. This survey is carried…
Care urged for swimmers and dog walkers as toxic algae blooms in Waipoua River
A severe toxic algal bloom has developed along the whole of the Waipoua River in Wairarapa, with algae and detached mats building up at the river margins. People and their…
Greater Wellington boosts climate change committee
Following its declaration of a climate emergency, Greater Wellington Regional Council will further sharpen its focus on addressing climate issues by appointing a climate specialist to advise its newly-formed climate…