Increased risk from Toxic Algae in Hutt River
River users, particularly those with dogs, should avoid upper parts of the Hutt River due to increased growth of toxic algae, says Greater Wellington Regional Council, Regional Public Health and…
Archive: 2016
Take a ride on a double decker bus this Wednesday
A double decker bus is coming to Wellington next Wednesday and Wellingtonians are encouraged to get on board for a free ride and a taste of the new bus future,…
Toxic algae warning at Otaki River mouth
Following the death of a dog this week, Greater Wellington Regional Council are warning river users with dogs to avoid the Otaki river mouth and estuary. The exact cause of the…
All Wairarapa landowners now eligible for erosion control funding
Last week the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed details of $1.15 million for erosion control work in the Wellington region. The area for grant funding under the Wellington Regional…
Paraparaumu rail station new priority parking
People who carpool to catch the train at Paraparaumu can now park right next to the station. Eight new priority carparks are available for carpooling commuters catching the train from 28…
What does the Porirua community believe is important about their water?
Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua Committee wants Porirua people to tell them what's important about their water. Committee members will be at the 2016 Festival of the Elements in Porirua. They will be…
Increased risk from toxic algae in Waipoua river
River users, particularly those with dogs, should avoid parts of the Waipoua River due to increased growth of toxic algae, says Greater Wellington Regional Council, Masterton District Council and Regional…
Toxic algae in Hutt River
Toxic algae has again been found in parts of the Hutt River. Monitoring of the Hutt River at Silverstream shows the amount of toxic algae mats growing on the river bed…
Te Ara o Whareroa trail officially opens on 23 January
Queen Elizabeth Parks Te Ara o Whareroa trail will be officially opened on Saturday 23 January, ending a year of planning and construction that's resulted in a superb cycling and…
New regional fund aims to restore our natural environment
Five lucky community groups are receiving funding from Greater Wellington Regional Council to restore native plants to areas around the Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour catchment. The new GWRC Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour…