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.
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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…
Taranaki Whānui sign a new increased funding agreement with Greater Wellington to build partnership capacity
Taranaki Whānui sign a new increased funding agreement with Greater Wellington, one of six revised agreements with iwi of the region, to build their capacity to partner, co-design and deliver on…
Climate resilience work begins at Heretaunga in Upper Hutt
All TagsWork has begun on stabilising the banks of Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River at Heretaunga near the Royal Wellington Golf Club in Upper Hutt, alongside the popular Hutt River Trail.
Grazing land out to pasture at QEP and Kaitoke, permanent carbon sink to take its place
Major restoration work has begun at Queen Elizabeth Park (QEP) and Kaitoke Regional Park to provide a permanent carbon sink for the region that will cut Greater Wellington’s carbon footprint by…
Accessible suspension bridge swings into action at Kaitoke Regional Park
The highly anticipated suspension bridge at Kaitoke Regional Park is now open, meaning more visitors can connect with nature at one of our region’s most beloved parks.
Greater Wellington supports banded dotterels' increasing hatching stats with new strategy
As tūturiwhatu/banded dotterels hatching stats rise on the Eastbourne to Wainuiomata coastline, Greater Wellington and the project partners are unifying conservation efforts under a new strategy to build on this…
Greater Wellington is investing in navigation resources to boost accessibility in public facilities
Greater Wellington is working with Blind Low Vision NZ to install tech in the office’s public facilities to enable members of our community more independent and safe access.