Yellow sludge - just nature doing it's thing
The yellow sludge you see on top of the water or lining the shores could well be a sign that plants are feeling spring in the air. Wind pollination or is…
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Keeping Wellington moving
Wellington Transport Leaders are committed to working with the regional community to find a solution to the Basin Reserve traffic issue now that the Basin Bridge project has been abandoned. Regional…
Understanding a valuable resource
The community is encouraged to attend a meeting of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua Committee on Monday night to learn about the state of natural water in the catchment. "Our freshwater lakes, rivers,…
Last opportunity for feedback on flood protection options
With consultation closing on Monday 14 September this is the last week in which to provide feedback on the two flood protection options proposed between the Ewen and Kennedy-Good bridges…
Shorebird census surprise on Lake Wairarapa
A record number of nationally vulnerable shore bird species has been counted on the shores of Lake Wairarapa in a recent survey. A total of 6,773 waterfowl belonging to 26 different species were…
Wellingtonians highly satisfied with public transport
Customer satisfaction with the Wellington public transport network remains high, according to the Regional Council's latest annual Metlink customer satisfaction survey. The survey, carried out in April and May this year…
Director Appointed to WRC Holdings
Wellington solicitor and business executive, Samantha Sharif, has been appointed as external director for WRC Holdings Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC). Ms Sharif is CEO…
Whatever it takes to protect our water
We need to do whatever it takes to prevent pollution including upholding rules and bylaws that prohibit the discharge of contaminants to the stormwater network. That is the word from Greater…
Regional council may get tough on trespassers
Regional council park rangers are becoming increasingly frustrated at the behaviour of people ignoring closed signs on the new Te Ara o Whareroa cycleway and putting themselves and others in…
Flood Clean-up Continues for Porirua Stream
Work to alleviate storm water outlet blockages, localised flooding and management of a huge volume of unwanted gravel in the Porirua Stream will begin next week. The May floods deposited…