Backing banded dotterel for Bird of the Year 2019
With the Bird of the Year 2019 contest already taking off, Greater Wellington Regional Council is backing the beloved banded dotterel to fly to the top of the list.
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Greater Wellington welcomes discussion on congestion charging in climate change fight
Greater Wellington Regional Council is welcoming the release of The Price is Right, a policy paper which argues for congestion charging to help manage growing peak time urban traffic snarl-ups…
Boaties urged to stay safe on the water
A "No Excuses" campaign was launched over the weekend by Greater Wellington Regional Council, in conjunction with Maritime NZ and Maritime Police, to promote safe boating this summer.
East Harbour planting plots taking off
Planting plots which have been established in East Harbour Regional Park are taking off, making way for more native plants to flourish along the hillsides.
Daran Ponter elected as Greater Wellington Chair and Adrienne Staples as Deputy Chair
Greater Wellington Regional Council elected its new chair and deputy chair today as the newly formed council met for the first time in its triennium following local elections.
GWRC Chair Daran Ponter's Inaugural Speech
New Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter outlined community expectations and Greater Wellington's diverse areas of focus for the 2019-2022 triennium during the council's inaugural meeting.
Titipounamu chicks hatched at ZEALANDIA
Titipounamu chicks have hatched at ZEALANDIA, a great start for the hopeful establishment of a viable population of Aotearoa's smallest native bird in Wellington.
Rubbish dumping and driving on berms damaging Hutt River
Despite over 1 million recreational users of the Hutt River last year, Greater Wellington Regional Council is continuing to struggle with people using the site as their own personal dumping…
Park rangers take new e-bikes for a spin
Greater Wellington Regional Council takes another step towards its carbon neutral by 2030 goal by providing regional park rangers with electric bikes.
Boaties told "no excuses" for being unsafe on water
Water Safety Month kicked off last week and Greater Wellington Regional Council's Harbourmaster Grant Nalder reminds Wellingtonians to stay safe out on the water.