Join us for a picnic in the park
It's Parks Week between 10-17 March and Greater Wellington is celebrating it with a Picnic in the Park at Kaitoke Regional Park.
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Tunnel Gully's growing mountain bike network to feature in open day
The Wellington region's burgeoning reputation as a mountain biking hot spot is being further bolstered by track building in Upper Hutt's Tunnel Gulley, where newly opened and recently built trails…
Excellent recovery from CentrePort augers well for future
Greater Wellington Chair Chris Laidlaw has welcomed CentrePort's half-year result, which was announced today, describing the result as remarkably encouraging after the significant damage done to the port installations and…
Care urged for swimmers and dog walkers as toxic algae returns
Greater Wellington is urging swimmers and dog walkers to avoid the Hutt River/Te Awakairangi between Moonshine Park and Pomare Bridge following the reoccurrence of toxic algae in the area.
No Excuses safety boating campaign
Over 100 vessels were spoken to by GWRC, Maritime Police, and Maritime NZ staff on Saturday as part of a nationwide "No Excuses" boating safety campaign.
Ramaroa opening adds new dimension to Queen Elizabeth Park
The rich Maori, European and natural heritage of Queen Elizabeth Park is now on display with the opening last Saturday of Ramaroa, the brand new heritage centre at the parks…
Toxic Algae Update 5/12
Hutt River The Hutt River monitoring results show that the lower part of the river south of where the Akatarawa tributary meets with the Hutt River remains unsafe for swimming all…
Rusty the dog - Biosecurity's new weapon against Velvetleaf
Searching for pest plant Velvetleaf made for thirsty work for Rusty the seven-year-old border collie cross when helping our bio security team this month.
NO Metlink train services running Friday 1 December
Due to strike action on Friday 1 December no Metlink train services will be runningUnfortunately the Rail Maritime Transport Union are on strike for the whole day on Friday 1 December, so there…
Train strike CANCELLED for Friday December 1st
On Friday 1 December ALL Metlink train services will be running as the rail strike has now been called off.