Security increased at Mana Road Bridge
Concern for swimmers and boaties in the Mana Road Bridge area of the Porirua Harbour has prompted the Wellington Regional Harbour Master to further increase monitoring and security in the…
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Toxic algae alerts for Hutt and Ruamāhanga Rivers
Toxic algae warnings have been put in place on parts of the Hutt and Ruamāhanga Rivers. Red alert toxic algae warnings are in place for the Hutt River at Poets Park,…
Changes at the Top - a new farm hub opens at Belmont Regional Park
Changes at the Top - a new farm hub opens at Belmont Regional Park Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Fran Wilde says a new farm hub constructed at Belmont Regional Park…
Capture the beauty of our wetlands and win
Monday 2 February marks World Wetlands Day, recognising the vital role that wetlands play in sustaining the health of our environment. Celebrate these important ecosystems by enjoying some time out at…
Former regional council building assessed by engineers
Former regional council building assessed by engineers Following a request from Wellington City Council, the former Greater Wellington Regional Council headquarters has been assessed by engineers and added to the Ministry…
A plan to move the Wellington region forward - tell us what you think
People in the Wellington region are encouraged to have their say on a plan to help make the region more dynamic, productive and resilient through high quality public transport, new…
Toxic algae in Hutt River at Boulcott
A large amount of toxic algae has been found in the Hutt River in Boulcott area (between the Melling and Kennedy Good bridges), prompting authorities to warn dog owners to…
Queen Elizabeth Park Cycleway route walkover
In 2014 Greater Wellington Regional Council announced its intention to develop a cycleway through Queen Elizabeth Park to enable people to avoid heavy traffic between Raumati and Paekakariki, better link…
Lake Wairarapa - latest shorebird survey results
On the 25th of November a mixed team of staff from the Department of Conservation and Greater Wellington Regional Council carried out a survey of shorebirds and waterfowl along the…
Short-list finalised for rail contract
Greater Wellington Regional Council has finalised a short-list for the tendering of its new rail contract. Greg Campbell, the Regional Council's Chief Executive, says that after careful evaluation of Expressions of…