Community led river plan adopted by Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington and the Greytown community celebrated a milestone today after the Waiōhine River Plan was adopted by council today.
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Massive ecosanctuary proposal received by Greater Wellington
All TagsKākāpō are a step closer towards returning to Te Whanganui-a-Tara after Greater Wellington’s Environment Committee received the feasibility study for Puketahā - the Wainuiomata Ecosanctuary.
Greater Wellington seeks feedback on proposed changes to its Revenue and Financing Policy
Consultation has opened on some changes to Greater Wellington’s Revenue and Financing policy, which describes how the regional council funds its expenditure.
Grounds for celebration - Groundwater recognised for World Water Day 2022
All TagsToday marks World Water Day, a global initiative celebrating water’s various forms with an aim to provide awareness towards those currently living without access to safe water.
Toxic algae reappears in Wairarapa rivers as warm weather continues
Swimmers are being advised to take caution while dog owners should keep dogs on leashes or avoid three river sites in the Wairarapa with toxic algae, including detached algal mats…
Wellington’s drinking water fluoridation facilities are aging and in need of repair
Source: Wellington Water Wellington Water is working quickly to repair equipment that fluoridates the regional drinking water supply, which a recent review found has not been delivering fluoridated water to specification.…
Affirmed financial ratings keep Greater Wellington among councils' elite
International credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed Greater Wellington’s 'AA+' long-term foreign currency and local currency and 'A-1+' short-term issuer credit ratings with a stable outlook for…
Boat protestors told to respect the Cook Strait and Wellington harbour
Greater Wellington, Maritime NZ and the Police are on standby after reports were shared online of more private vessels planning to leave Picton with supplies and protestors.
More schools encouraged to get movin' in March
As Greater Wellington’s month-long initiative encouraging students to walk, cycle or scoot to school moves ever closer, schools are being reminded there is still time to register.
Wellington carbon reduction projects could be accelerated
An extra $5 million for projects that reduce carbon emissions could soon be available to Greater Wellington if the council approves changes to its Low Carbon Acceleration Fund (LCAF).
