Small steps, big benefits: Movin’March is back
All TagsMarch is shaping up to be a busy month on footpaths and cycleways, as tamariki across the Wellington region take part in the 17th annual Māehe Manawa Ora Movin’March –…
Archive: February, 2026
Greater Wellington joins other councils, mana whenua to reform local government
All TagsBypassing plans for a Combined Territories Board (CTB) has been recommended by Greater Wellington in its submission on the Simplifying Local Government proposal. The regional council also agreed today to establish…
Cook Strait rescue capability compromised
All TagsMaritime emergency rescue capability in Cook Strait has been compromised – say Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter and Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor – with open-ocean tugboat MMA Vision off contract…
Greater Wellington calls for changes to proposed resource management reform
All TagsGreater Wellington is urging the Government to strengthen the Natural Environment and Planning Bills, warning that – without vital amendments – the proposals risk weakening environmental safeguards, undermining Treaty obligations,…
Flood resilience input and farming experience needed – Greater Wellington calls for advisory group applicants
All TagsWairarapa locals are being called upon to help shape the future of the rivers in the Ruamāhanga catchment by applying to be part of one of three River Advisory Groups. The…
Moa Point sewage discharge
All TagsGreater Wellington is responding in a number of ways to the incident at the Moa Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), including undertaking a formal investigation. As the investigation is ongoing,…
Apply to be a member of the Public Transport Advisory Group
All TagsMembers of the Public Transport Advisory Group help shape the future of public transport in Greater Wellington. Apply now Greater Wellington’s Public Transport Advisory Group provides insights and advice, from a customer…
Rates capping risks undermining regional services
All TagsThe delivery of critical services and infrastructure – like public transport and flood protection – will be compromised in the Wellington Region unless the Government reconsiders its proposed rates capping…
Farming Reference Group applications
All TagsHelp shape how Greater Wellington works with the rural and farming community. We are seeking expressions of interest from people with farming experience to join Greater Wellington’s Farming Reference Group. Greater Wellington…
Are you who our Finance, Risk and Audit Committee is looking for?
All TagsAbout the role We’re seeking an experienced governance professional to join its Finance, Risk and Audit Committee (FRAC) as an External Member. FRAC plays a critical role in supporting Council oversight and…