Fine for illegal pollution discharge
Wellington Water has been convicted and fined $67,500 for an illegal discharge of sewage sludge from the Porirua City Wastewater Treatment Plant.
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Connect with nature for Conservation Week's 50th Anniversary
For Conservation Week, locals can learn about volunteering to help protect and enhance our environment.
A helping hand on Wellington's rail network
Trainee Passenger Operator Phyllis Puia helps to guide Blind Foundations Chris Orr onto a Metlink train.
Spring into action for Greater Welly Bike Fest
Locals are gearing up to spring into action for the upcoming Kia Eke Paihikara Tātou Greater Welly Bike Fest which will see events take place across the rohe (region) throughout October.…
Titipounamu at home in ZEALANDIA
The translocated titipounamu are at home in ZEALANDIA ecosanctuary. Photo credit: Leon Berard.
Locals to get mobile with On the Go Expo
Jumping for joy for the upcoming All Ages on the Go Expo in Kapiti.
Metlink staff prepare for emergencies
Metlink carries out simulation exercise training on how to respond in the case of an emergency.
Family fun for the 50th Conservation Week - find out why nature needs you
Community volunteer group Naenae Nature Trust planting trees.
Section of Waikanae River track closed following erosion
Part of the walking track along the Waikanae River bank opposite Jim Cooke Park has been closed following erosion by the river, which has compromised the safe use of the…
Harbour sediment rates too high for healthy habitats
A recent survey of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour shows sedimentation rates have more than doubled in the last five years, undermining animal and plant habitats and the healthy functioning of this…