Putting the 'heart' in freshwater data is key to conservation
Greater Wellington Region Council is innovating ways to transform and humanise freshwater data to drive positive change, through CreativeHQ's NZ GovTech Accelerator programme.
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Toxic algae in Waipoua River - a reminder to check before you swim
Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging the community to check for warnings and alerts, following the emergence of a toxic algal bloom in the Waipoua River.
Greater Wellington celebrates biodiversity champions behind Bird of the Year
Greater Wellington councillors are singing the same tune, announcing their top five species for Bird of the Year 2020; kākā, tūturiwhatu (banded dotterel), kererū, tīeke (North Island saddleback) and korimako…
Flooding, wildfires and droughts - climate change is already affecting our region
Our region is already seeing higher chances of droughts, wildfires, floods and sea level rises, all of which threaten our communities, infrastructure and natural resources - signals a new report…
Greater Wellington's Amanda Cox awarded Outstanding Parks Leader
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Regional Parks Manager Amanda Cox is the recipient of the inaugural New Zealand Outstanding Parks Leader Award, which was presented at today's Council meeting.
Council agrees a 1.5% fare increase to maintain Metlink services following one year funding freeze
Fares on Metlink services across the region will be increasing in line with inflation from February 2021 following a decision at council today.
Local students to test ecosystems and create green data
A Water Catchment Health day on Tuesday 10 November works with Wainuiomata students to help map environmental and stream health to inform the protection of regional ecosystems.
Greater Welly Bike Fest a zooming success
'Ka mau te wehi! ' - is the sentiment as Greater Welly Bike Fest celebrates over 600 participants across the region with prizes and giveaways.
Inspiring students to explore environmental careers
A community planting programme is a win-win for students by helping them gain conservation industry insights and enhancing their local river knowledge.
Multiparty Action Group on the Owhiro Catchment established
Solving the water contamination issues in the Owhiro Catchment is the ambitious goal of a new multiparty working pilot group.