Toxic algae reappears in Wairarapa rivers as warm weather continues
Swimmers are being advised to take caution while dog owners should keep dogs on leashes or avoid three river sites in the Wairarapa with toxic algae, including detached algal mats…
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Wellington’s drinking water fluoridation facilities are aging and in need of repair
Source: Wellington Water Wellington Water is working quickly to repair equipment that fluoridates the regional drinking water supply, which a recent review found has not been delivering fluoridated water to specification.…
Affirmed financial ratings keep Greater Wellington among councils' elite
International credit rating agency, Standard and Poor’s (S&P) has affirmed Greater Wellington’s 'AA+' long-term foreign currency and local currency and 'A-1+' short-term issuer credit ratings with a stable outlook for…
Boat protestors told to respect the Cook Strait and Wellington harbour
Greater Wellington, Maritime NZ and the Police are on standby after reports were shared online of more private vessels planning to leave Picton with supplies and protestors.
More schools encouraged to get movin' in March
As Greater Wellington’s month-long initiative encouraging students to walk, cycle or scoot to school moves ever closer, schools are being reminded there is still time to register.
Wellington carbon reduction projects could be accelerated
An extra $5 million for projects that reduce carbon emissions could soon be available to Greater Wellington if the council approves changes to its Low Carbon Acceleration Fund (LCAF).
Wellington’s number two bus route quietly goes electric
Noisy diesel buses are a thing of the past on the number two bus route, the first in Wellington to be fully decarbonised following the arrival of the capital’s 55th electric…
Vigilance urged for dog owners and swimmers as more toxic algae found in the Hutt River
Vigilance is being urged for swimmers and dog owners as two more river sites along the Hutt River and one on the Pākuratahi River at Kaitoke have returned results of…
Greater Wellington to pause safety patrols at Paremata Bridge
Aggressive behaviour towards staff has forced Greater Wellington to put on hold seven years of safety patrols at Paremata Bridge and Mana launching ramp from Saturday 22 January.
Caution urged for dog owners and swimmers as toxic algae identified at Kāpiti sites
Swimmers are being advised to take caution while dog owners should keep dogs on leashes or avoid two river sites along the Kapiti Coast with toxic algae, including detached algal…
