Report highlights savings of denser living
All TagsThe cost benefits of urban intensification have been revealed in a proof-of-concept report commissioned by Greater Wellington.
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First photograph of elusive mātātā captured in Wellington wetland
All TagsThe elusive mātātā or fern bird has been photographed in Taupō Swamp near Plimmerton for the first time – showing the success of restoration efforts in the wetland.
Thriving communities at the heart of Greater Wellington’s Long Term Plan
All TagsThe Greater Wellington Long Term Plan 2024-34 has been adopted, following five weeks of consultation, 740 submissions, and two days of hearings by mana whenua representatives and regional councillors, who…
New transport strategy sets a bold pathway to a resilient, low-carbon future
All TagsA new strategy released by Greater Wellington sets out a pathway to a low-carbon, resilient future, and the urgent action required to get there.
Connect with nature this Matariki at a community planting day
All TagsVolunteers are invited to join Porirua City Council, Greater Wellington, Ngāti Toa Rangatira and community-led restoration group Ngahere Korowai for a planting day in Belmont Regional Park on Saturday 29…
Going batty for conservation: Telling stories of taonga species
All TagsKāpiti kaiako and event facilitators (left to right) Sharlene Maoate-Davis, Anna Bailey, Alicia Rangi-Bloomfield, Amanda Dobson …
Greater Wellington welcomes Melling transport improvements, focus remains on flood defences
All TagsAn announcement by New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi on the design of a new Melling Interchange, which includes a relocated Melling Station, and a city link pedestrian bridge has…
Significant milestone reached in region’s climate resilience journey
All TagsA significant step toward becoming a climate resilient region has been reached following the adoption of the Wellington Regional Climate Change Impact Assessment Report (WRCCIA) by the Wellington Regional Leadership…
Budget funding for tugboat study welcomed by councils
All TagsFunding for a feasibility study into acquiring an ocean-going tugboat has been welcomed by Greater Wellington and Marlborough District Council.
Budget rail renewals funding welcomed by Greater Wellington, but shortfall lamented
All TagsA $10. 2m increase in the government’s contribution to Greater Wellington’s (GW) rail renewals funding, announced in Budget 2024, has been welcomed by the regional council.