Greater Wellington pushes government on climate change
A Greater Wellington Regional Council submission on the Resource Management Amendment Bill 2019 Has urged the government to do more on climate change.
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Greater Wellington urges government to do more on water bottling
Following a submission on Freshwater Reforms, Greater Wellington Regional Council today made a submission on the Resource Management Act Bill 2019 urging them to do more about water taken for…
That's a wrap for the Greater Welly Bike Fest
With over 80 free events held across the Wellington region, the inaugural month-long Kia Eke Paihikara Tātou Greater Welly Bike Fest went off with a bang.
Backing banded dotterel for Bird of the Year 2019
With the Bird of the Year 2019 contest already taking off, Greater Wellington Regional Council is backing the beloved banded dotterel to fly to the top of the list.
Greater Wellington welcomes discussion on congestion charging in climate change fight
Greater Wellington Regional Council is welcoming the release of The Price is Right, a policy paper which argues for congestion charging to help manage growing peak time urban traffic snarl-ups…
Boaties urged to stay safe on the water
A "No Excuses" campaign was launched over the weekend by Greater Wellington Regional Council, in conjunction with Maritime NZ and Maritime Police, to promote safe boating this summer.
East Harbour planting plots taking off
Planting plots which have been established in East Harbour Regional Park are taking off, making way for more native plants to flourish along the hillsides.
Daran Ponter elected as Greater Wellington Chair and Adrienne Staples as Deputy Chair
Greater Wellington Regional Council elected its new chair and deputy chair today as the newly formed council met for the first time in its triennium following local elections.
GWRC Chair Daran Ponter's Inaugural Speech
New Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter outlined community expectations and Greater Wellington's diverse areas of focus for the 2019-2022 triennium during the council's inaugural meeting.
Titipounamu chicks hatched at ZEALANDIA
Titipounamu chicks have hatched at ZEALANDIA, a great start for the hopeful establishment of a viable population of Aotearoa's smallest native bird in Wellington.