Let's get Wellington talking - and moving
Talking is something Wellingtonians thrive on and the region's transport leaders want people to do just that over the next few weeks about the Capital City -how they find getting…
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More room for bikes on trains
Cyclists wanting to explore Wairarapa on two wheels have good news - more room will soon be available on weekend and public holiday services and it's likely that more bikes…
Wellington Regional Council concerned about changes in resource management bill
Chris Laidlaw, Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council, today endorsed criticism of the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill recently made by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment and the Department of…
New rail contract means better service for passengers, big savings for ratepayers
Wellington will get better rail services for less ratepayer subsidy in coming years, following the appointment today of a new metro rail operator by Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Proposed Natural Resources Plan summary of submissions is now searchable online
The summary of submissions made on the Proposed Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington Region is now available online in our Summary of Decisions Requested database.
Dive into Seaweek 2016
Celebrate our marine environment around the Greater Wellington Region as New Zealand's annual "Seaweek" gets underway this weekend.
Recent rain flushes away toxic algae
Significant rain at the end of last week has flushed toxic algae from the Hutt River. Warning signs which were in place from Birchville downstream have been removed.
No public transport fare increase proposed for next year
Greater Wellington Regional Council is proposing not to increase public transport fares next financial year.
Wairarapa Moana Kākahi Sampled
Twenty volunteer Citizen Scientists took to the water alongside Greater Wellington Regional Council staff to collect, record and replace kākahi (native freshwater mussel) last weekend.
Talking flood protection at Masterton A&P
Members of the Greater Wellington Regional Council Flood Protection Department will be at the Masterton A&P Show tomorrow discussing floodplain management planning (FMP) for the Wairarapa.