Greater Wellington welcomes cheaper fares for community service card holders
All TagsGreater Wellington welcomed news today that the Government will permanently fund cheaper public transport fares for community services card hold holders.
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Budget absence of new trains surprises and disappoints regional councils
All TagsThe Budget’s failure to contribute funding for a fleet of hybrid electric trains in the lower North Island has surprised and disappointed Greater Wellington and Horizons regional councils.
Greater Wellington supports government action on public transport industry and decarbonisation
Greater Wellington has thrown its support behind a range of Government announcements today to make public transport more attractive and help reach decarbonisation goals.
Late bloom of toxic algae spotted in Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River
Despite the conclusion of Greater Wellington’s toxic algae monitoring programme, a mainstay for Greater Wellington over the summer months, officers have spotted moderate levels of toxic algae in Te Awa…
Restoration Day to thank Wairarapa environmental groups
Greater Wellington is asking those interested in restoring the environment to Register for Restoration Day Held on Saturday 28 May, the annual event is thanking local environmental restoration groups for their efforts.…
Rising tide of illegal dumping along the Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt Riverside
Builders waste, white ware, electrical, garage tyres, cars and general waste are piling up along the Hutt River/Te Awa Kairangi riverside, leaving an ugly and costly mess for Greater Wellington…
Community led river plan adopted by Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington and the Greytown community celebrated a milestone today after the Waiōhine River Plan was adopted by council today.
Massive ecosanctuary proposal received by Greater Wellington
All TagsKākāpō are a step closer towards returning to Te Whanganui-a-Tara after Greater Wellington’s Environment Committee received the feasibility study for Puketahā - the Wainuiomata Ecosanctuary.
Greater Wellington seeks feedback on proposed changes to its Revenue and Financing Policy
Consultation has opened on some changes to Greater Wellington’s Revenue and Financing policy, which describes how the regional council funds its expenditure.
Grounds for celebration - Groundwater recognised for World Water Day 2022
All TagsToday marks World Water Day, a global initiative celebrating water’s various forms with an aim to provide awareness towards those currently living without access to safe water.