Taking to the skies to understand Wairarapa aquifers
All TagsOver the next six to eight weeks, using a helicopter, Greater Wellington is scanning aquifers from the air. An aquifer is layer of gravel or sand that holds or transport water…
Archive: January, 2023
Toxic algae red alert in Hutt Valley, amber alert in Wairarapa
All TagsA red alert for toxic algae is in place for Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River after large algal blooms and detached algal mats were found from Poets Park to Silverstream Bridge. An…
Toxic algae red alert at Waikanae River site
All TagsDangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in the Waikanae River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim in near Jim Cooke Park. A red alert…
Reconnect with the land at upcoming Battle Hill Farm Day
All TagsAnniversary weekend activity seekers are invited to attend Greater Wellington’s biggest summer event of the year, Battle Hill Farm Day this Sunday 22 January. Take advantage of the long weekend and…
Toxic algae amber alert for Ōtaki and Waikanae Rivers
All TagsAn amber alert for toxic algae has been issued on the Kāpiti Coast after algal blooms were found in Ōtaki River at State Highway 1 and Waikanae River at Jim…
Toxic algae red alert in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River
All TagsDangerous levels of toxic algae have been found in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River prompting Greater Wellington to strongly advise the public not to swim between Maoribank Corner and Taita Rock. Red…