It’s hoped a population of about 25 tītipounamu/rifleman, translocated to Waterfall Road Bush near Paraparaumu, will fill a tītipounamu-sized hole in the ecosystem and spread to other important ecological areas…
Red alert level warnings are in place for the Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges and Te Ore Ore due to widespread toxic algae, with detached mats lifting from rocks to accumulate at…
Metlink public transport fares will increase by 3.1 percent from 15 May, with discounts applied to off peak fares being reduced from 30 to 20 percent. The decision to adjust fares…
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The submission period for the Proposed Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington Region closes next Friday. The main areas of interest to submitters so far include biosecurity, environmental protection, water quality…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…