Greater Wellington consulting on its plans for the next decade
Greater Wellington Regional Council has just released its 2021-2031 Long Term Plan for public consultation from 2 April, and it's looking for strong and active feedback from the public.
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Flocking incredible: Predator Free work breathes new - and old - life into Miramar Peninsula
Predator Free Wellington (PFW)'s mahi in Miramar has seen the peninsula transformed into a safe haven for our native wildlife, with a steady resurgence of tui, kererū, kākā, kākāriki, geckos,…
Reduce transport emissions quicker, Greater Wellington says to Climate Change Commission
While Greater Wellington has come out in strong support of the urgency of the Climate Change Commission's approach to reducing gross emissions, it says the Commission is nowhere near where…
Wairarapa farmer nurtures marginal farmland into a wetland
Greater Wellington is backing a Carterton farmer's vision to regenerate marginal farmland into a flourishing wetland through environmental programmes that support native biodiversity and healthy waterways.
Cargobike trial competition gives family of five freedom, excitement, exercise and efficiency
A Wellington family zooms off with a $8000 prize pack from a cargobike trial competition that supports sustainable and active forms of travel within the community, thanks to a partnership…
Together we must protect and respect our rivers - say no to rubbish dumping
Greater Wellington is calling for a unified community effort to protect our Wairarapa rivers which are facing constant pollution, contamination and desecration from ongoing rubbish dumping.
Autumn is the time for rats to seek shelter
Rats will now be busy making a home for the winter and that home may well be your roof space, basement, woodshed or compost heap.
Public consultation is closing soon for our regional transport plans
The community still has time to have their say on shaping the future of public transport in our region, with public consultation on the draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2021…
Greater Wellington welcomes Auckland half price fare trial for community services card holders
Greater Wellington has welcomed news of an Auckland trial which will see around 200,000 community services card holders receive half price fares on public transport.
Greater Wellington and Road Safety Council bring Wairarapa community together through the joy of biking
Greater Wellington and the Wairarapa Road Safety Council are teaming up to bring the community together at Te Kura o Paetūmokai Featherston School on Saturday 13 March to celebrate the…