Plastic in waterways criticised by regional council
With the clean-up of plastic found in the Tauherenikau River in August nearing the halfway mark, the focus for Greater Wellington now turns to stopping rubbish being dumped in waterways…
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New report starkly outlines Wairarapa climate change
All TagsA new report that brings home the impact of climate change in Wairarapa in never-before seen detail has just been released by Greater Wellington.
Rural communities urged to report sightings of crop-eating pest bird during ‘look for rooks’ awareness campaign
All TagsGreater Wellington is calling out to rural communities in the Greater Wellington region to ‘look for rooks’ in its annual awareness campaign.
Ruamāhanga planting to deliver jobs and environmental benefits
All TagsPlanting is coming to an end in the year one work programme of the Major Rivers – Riparian Management programme as Greater Wellington closes in on establishing more than 36,000…
East Harbour Regional Park Article September 2021
All TagsBack in 2013 the Mackenzie track received some TLC but now, eight years and many downpours later, the lower sections are showing strain from wear and tear.
Greater Wellington welcomes $1.2 billion boost for regional transport funding
All TagsGreater Wellington Regional Council has welcomed Tuesday’s announcement by Minister of Transport Hon Michael Wood of the Government’s transport funding priorities for the next three years contained in the National…
Around 200 submissions received on Waiōhine River Plan
Around 200 submissions were received from the community on the Waiōhine River Plan, developed by the community-led Waiōhine Action Group and supported by Greater Wellington.
Greater Wellington welcomes report on congestion charging as part of emissions target
All TagsGreater Wellington has welcomed a report from the Transport and Infrastructure Committee on congestion charging in Auckland, describing it as a necessary enabler for mode shift and zero emissions targets.
Regional Climate Change Forum unites leaders for climate action
All TagsToday’s Regional Climate Change Forum brought together leaders from regional and local councils, and Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw, to discuss climate action in a Wellington regional context.
Applications open for Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Greater Wellington’s fund that boosts community environmental projects
Applications are open for this year’s Community Environment Fund which supports community groups to restore, maintain and protect our native ecosystems, a joint initiative between Greater Wellington and Ngāti Toa…