New regional fund aims to restore our natural environment
Five lucky community groups are receiving funding from Greater Wellington Regional Council to restore native plants to areas around the Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour catchment.
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Wairarapa Moana Calls for Kākahi Counters
Get involved in some hands-on scientific research next month.
Successful restoration fund applicants
Featherston Youth Programme site Four South Wairarapa groups were successful in their applications to receive funding for activities contributing to Wairarapa restoration.
Taste of hybrid bus future in Wellington next week
A hybrid bus is coming to Wellington next Wednesday and Wellingtonians are encouraged to get on board for a taste of the new bus future, says Paul Swain, Greater Wellington…
Check Clean Dry messaging reaching far and wide
Its been a busy few weeks for GWRC Biosecurity Officer, Kieran McLean as he toured the region's top recreational river spots sharing the 'check, clean, dry' message to locals and…
Toxic algae in Waipoua River
Toxic algae has been found parts of the Waipoua River, near Masterton, prompting authorities to warn dog owners to keep their dogs on the lead and people to take care.
Courts taking environmental protection seriously
Two recent convictions for environment-related offences in the greater Wellington region have provided a warning to would-be rule breakers that they can expect significant punishment when they are caught.
Preferred operator selected for Wellington's rail service
Greater Wellington Regional Council has selected Transdev Australasia in association with Hyundai Rotem as its preferred future operator for Wellington's metro rail service.
Regional Council forges path for transition to all-electric bus fleet
The Wellington region now has a clear path to an all-electric bus fleet after the Regional Council made some decisions today on how best to get there.
Regional council decides on Hutt CBD flood protection scheme
Greater Wellington Regional Council has decided that Option A is the preferred approach to providing flood protection in the stretch of the Hutt River between Ewen Bridge and Kennedy-Good Bridge,…