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.
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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…
Toxic algae blooms found at Hutt River sites - Swimmers and dog owners advised not to swim
Swimmers and dog owners are being advised to avoid areas of the Hutt River from the Moonshine Bridge down to just upstream of Taita Rock (but not including TaitaRock), as…
Caution urged for dog owners and swimmers as toxic algae identified at Ruamāhanga river site
Swimmers are being advised to take caution while dog owners should keep dogs on leashes or avoid the Ruamāhanga river at Double Bridges as toxic algae, including detached algal mats,…
Early Christmas present for the Hutt with river trail opening ahead of schedule
Hutt Valley residents will be able to get that post-Christmas meal walk in along the Te Awa Kairangi (Hutt River) this year with a popular section of the trail re-opening…
Wellington councils draw down first green loans from Local Government Funding Agency
Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington have become the first local authorities in New Zealand to draw down green loans from the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA).
