Lights go up on reflective design competition
As the lights go down on daylight savings, the headlights go up on Project Glow Wear - the reflective design competition all about illuminating people on foot and bike. Back…
Archive: March, 2017
OECD environment report reinforces opportunities
An OECD report on New Zealand's environmental performance reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair. "The OECD…
Post-earthquake Wellington needs public input
There is no such thing as business as usual in Wellington following the November earthquake, says Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw. "The earthquake has forced us to re-think our…
Wellington region is far better with Wairarapa in it, plain and simple
Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes the decision by the Local Government Commission to propose a new sub-regional committee for the Wairarapa. "This is what Greater Wellington has been recommending and I'm…
Green Flag flying over Kaitoke Regional Park
Greater Wellington Regional Councils Kaitoke Regional Park has, for the second time, been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award. Parks Portfolio leader Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Prue Lamason said she was…
GWRC focuses on building a more resilient region
Strengthening the Wellington region's ability to cope with natural hazards, while providing a quality natural environment and an improved public transport system, were top of mind when councillors met today…
Freshwater report reinforces opportunities
A new national report on water quality reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair. "Our whole approach…