Check before you travel during industrial action
Greater Wellington Regional Council Chief Executive Greg Campbell says that while it's difficult to predict the extent of strike action by some bus drivers and/or how long it will continue,…
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Greater Wellington making preparations for bus strike action
Greater Wellington Regional Council says some bus operations in the Hutt Valley and Wellington could be affected by industrial action involving the Tramways Union and operator Tranzurban next Tuesday.
Toxic Algae in the lower Waipoua River
There is a toxic algal bloom in the lower Waipoua River, and Greater Wellington Regional Council is advising caution when swimming or dog walking along the riverbank.
Stay safe in regional parks during log harvesting
People have been idly standing underneath industrial log hauler cables in Maymorn plantation forest during intensive harvesting operations despite the extensive signage warning them to keep out, seemingly heedless of…
Bridging the visitor gap at Baring Head
Work has begun on replacing the Baring Head Bridge across the Wainuiomata River to East Harbour Regional Park, a construction project that will assure future access to Baring Head's spectacular…
Parks and forests visitor numbers reach record highs
Queen Elizabeth Park most visited park in Wellington regionQueen Elizabeth Park was the most visited park in the Wellington region in the past 12 months, a Greater Wellington Regional Council…
GWRC welcomes significant investment in the region's railways
GWRC welcomes significant investment in the region's railways Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes today's announcement of government funding to improve the region's rail network infrastructure.
Earthquake damaged Ava Bridge reopened to the public
The Southern bridge at Ava Station is again open to the public after extensive works to rebuild the bridge damaged in the 2016 Kaikoura earthquakes.
Greater Wellington offers facilitation between bus operators and drivers' unions
Council urges all parties to redouble efforts to reach agreement.
Customer feedback drives launch of new service
Wellington's new bus network - following customer feedback - will receive a boost on Monday (October 1) with the new 18e route between Miramar and Karori.