Officials warn swimmers to stay out of Hutt River
Greater Wellington Regional Council and Regional Public Health is warning swimmers to stay out of the Hutt River below Kaitoke due to the increased risk of swallowing potentially fatal toxic…
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November's big dry breaks rainfall records
What astonishing November weather.
Big restoration and recreation project planned for Queen Elizabeth Park
Chris Maclean, Sam Maclean and Chris Laidlaw An emerging forest abundant with native plants and animals will return to the north-east of Queen Elizabeth Park in the years ahead, thanks to…
Media Advisory: No Metlink trains on Thursday 16 November
Metlink advises commuters to look at alternative arrangements due to rail strike on Thursday Wellington rail commuters are being advised to make other travel arrangements on Thursday 16 November due to…
Tsunami preparedness WREMO focus for Kaikoura quake anniversary
Tsunami preparedness WREMO focus for Kaikoura quake anniversary The first anniversary of the Kaikoura earthquake is an opportunity for the Wellington region to reflect on what might have happened if the…
Greater Wellington's Annual Report highlights rapid adaptation
Greater Wellington Regional Councils 2016/17 Annual Report, adopted today by the regional council, reflects a year of significant disruption and rapid adaptation to new circumstances while all the time managing…
Fairer fares after GW public consultation
More affordable fares are coming for students, blind and disabled customers, and adults travelling during the off-peak periods in the Wellington region.
Nick Leggett appointed to WRC Holdings Board
Former Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett has been appointed as an external director for WRC Holdings Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greater Wellington Regional Council (Greater Wellington).
Greater Wellington gets behind local government water declaration
Greater Wellington has today added its signature to the Local Government Leaders' Water Declaration, which reiterates the sector's commitment to water quality and calls for greater action from central government.
Honshu White Admiral Butterfly versus Japanese Honeysuckle
Honshu White Admiral Butterfly versus Japanese HoneysuckleGreater Wellingtons biosecurity guardians are valiantly fighting pest plants in the region, but there are times when we have to enlist nature to help…