Greater Wellington seeks funding for new trains
Greater Wellington Regional Council plans to improve the region's rail network with new longer distance rolling stock upgrading the Wairarapa and Capital Connection fleets are underway.
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RiverLink shifts up a gear
After several years of planning and preliminary design, work on Lower Hutt's most ambitious transformation project is starting to ramp-up.
Cyclists and bus drivers switch places
Greater Wellington Regional Councils Travel Choice team recently joined NZBus to run a Wellington workshop where cyclists and bus drivers switched seats to feel what it is like to ride…
Report advances knowledge on impact of climate change on coastal communities
A report analysing the vulnerability of coastal communities to climate change has been released by Greater Wellington Regional Council and the region's councils.
Regional council launches bold plan for environmental protection
After a decade of consultation with the community, decisions on an ambitious plan designed to protect and enhance the regional environment were released today by Greater Wellington Regional Council.
Late winter on the nose for some
Sneezing, sniffling, scratching- it's that time for some of us.
Planting pays homage to "Aunty June"
June Te Raumange Jackson, known to many as "Aunty June", passed away on July 26 and was remembered at a planting day on Sunday at East Harbour Regional Park's Parangarahu…
Collaborative action on biodiversity - the sum is greater than the parts
"This is such a powerful model of community led change, of Māori and non-Māori working hand in hand, it should be considered in all work being undertaken across government.
Skilling up in cycle safety
This year 73 schools across the Wellington Region jumped on board with Pedal Ready, providing children with the skills to cycle safely.
Ombudsman praises culture of openness at Greater Wellington
A report by the Office of the Ombudsman has praised Greater Wellington Regional Council's "strong culture of openness" in proactively releasing official information, which is further reflected in its focus…