High-risk toxic algae in Waikanae River at old State Highway 1
All TagsRed alert level warnings for toxic algae are in place for the Waikanae River at the old State Highway 1, Kāpiti. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria, is harmful to humans and…
Archive: February, 2024
Public transport fares increase to be considered by Greater Wellington
All TagsRaising public transport fares by 10 percent will be considered by regional councillors at a Greater Wellington Council meeting on Thursday 29 February. For the Annual Fares Review, the council will…
15th annual Movin’March kicks into gear
All TagsIt’s nearly time for whānau across the region to buckle their helmets, tie those laces and get moving for the 15th annual Māehe Manawa Ora Movin’March – an initiative encouraging…
Park and Ride project initiated by Greater Wellington
All TagsA project on managing the use of Metlink Park and Ride facilities at train stations has been initiated by Greater Wellington’s Transport Committee. The purpose of the project is to develop…
Greater Wellington reissued strong financial ratings despite revised ‘negative outlook’
All TagsInternational credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has reissued Greater Wellington’s 'AA+' long-term credit ratings, while the regional council’s ratings outlook has been revised, changing from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’. Cr Ponter…
Sod turned on stronger Te Awa Kairangi flood defences
All TagsFrom left - Te Wai Takamori o Te Awa Kairangi Mana Whenua Steering Group chair Lee Hunter, Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry, Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter, Minister of Infrastructure…
Fire danger closes large areas of East Harbour Regional Park
Baring Head/Ōrua-Pouanui and Parangarahu Lakes are temporarily closed to the public due to extreme fire danger. From today, Friday 16 February, access to Parangarahu Lakes and Baring Head/Ōrua-Pouanui is prohibited. As…
Buses replace trains during Round the Bays weekend
All TagsParticipants in Sunday’s Round the Bays are advised to plan ahead for buses to replace trains on all lines this weekend, including on event day. Passenger services on the Hutt…
Red toxic algae warning for Waikanae River at Jim Cooke Park
All TagsA red alert level warning for toxic algae is in place for the Waikanae River at Jim Cooke Park. Toxic algae, or cyanobacteria, is harmful to humans and lethal for…
Parts of Belmont Regional Park closed to public as wildfire is brought under control
The western side of Belmont Regional Park is closed to the public until further notice as Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) respond to wildfire, including Māra Roa and Waihora Loop tracks.…