Better flood protection for Waikanae in 2017
Better flood protection will soon be a reality for the Waikanae community with work set to begin on reconstructing the Jim Cooke Stopbank in January.
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Featherston enviro students look out for wetlands
It's been another busy year for students at St Teresa's and South Featherston schools but caring for their environment has been high on their list.
Inspection work at Birchville Dam
Engineers are inspecting the surrounding rock around the historic Birchville Dam in Akatarawa Forest Park to ensure that it can continue to safely support the dam structure.
Rook Round Up 2016
The most successful Greater Wellington Region rook control season in recent years has wrapped up with a total of one hundred and ten known rookery sites inspected.
Rating agency affirms regional council's AA/A-1+ credit rating
Credit rating agency Standard and Poors/Rating Direct has affirmed Greater Wellington Regional Council's AA/A-1+ outlook stable credit rating, saying that any significant damage resulting from natural disaster such as earthquake…
Escape with us this Summer
53 EVENTS - NINE PARKS - 3 MONTHS After the year we've had we all need a bit of relaxation, and Wellington's Regional Parks provide the ideal venue.
Free weekend bus shuttle for Hutt shoppers
Shoppers will find their quest for presents that much easier this Christmas by using a free bus shuttle from the Waterloo Station park and ride facility to Lower Hutt's CBD…
Cheaper weekend bus fares for Christmas!
With fares starting as low as $1, Greater Wellington Regional Council and Wellington City Council are again teaming up and offering Wellington shoppers cheaper weekend bus fares in the lead-up…
New Committee Chairs confirm commitment to region
It was business as usual at the first meeting post the earthquake of the newly elected Greater Wellington Regional Council, except that it took place in another council's chamber.
Sea side exclusion zone applied to Wellington's wharves
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Wellington Regional Harbourmaster Captain Mike Pryce has declared a sea side restricted zone alongside Wellington's main wharves which excludes boaties from the area following Monday's severe…