Regional council takes first steps on living wage - important questions remain
Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted to introduce the Living Wage for council staff, making it one of the first Living Wage Councils in New Zealand.
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Lights go up on reflective design competition
As the lights go down on daylight savings, the headlights go up on Project Glow Wear - the reflective design competition all about illuminating people on foot and bike.
OECD environment report reinforces opportunities
An OECD report on New Zealand's environmental performance reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair.
Post-earthquake Wellington needs public input
There is no such thing as business as usual in Wellington following the November earthquake, says Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw.
Wellington region is far better with Wairarapa in it, plain and simple
Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes the decision by the Local Government Commission to propose a new sub-regional committee for the Wairarapa.
Green Flag flying over Kaitoke Regional Park
Greater Wellington Regional Councils Kaitoke Regional Park has, for the second time, been awarded the prestigious Green Flag Award.
GWRC focuses on building a more resilient region
Strengthening the Wellington region's ability to cope with natural hazards, while providing a quality natural environment and an improved public transport system, were top of mind when councillors met today…
Freshwater report reinforces opportunities
A new national report on water quality reinforces the need for regional councils to work with communities on managing freshwater says Chris Laidlaw, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair.
It's Not Too Late to Get Kids Moving in March
Students from Wellington area schools still have time to sign up for Movin'March, a celebration to encourage students and parents to get active on the way to school without travelling…
Ruamahanga Whaitua Committee consider resource management complexities
Wairarapa's Ruamāhanga Whaitua Committee (RWC), charged with developing a community-led plan for land and water management in the Ruamāhanga River catchment are pleased to see the water quality debate raised…