Surveying mud - key to monitoring the health of Te-Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour
Divers collecting macrofaunal and sediment samples in Te Awarua-o-Porirua, Pāuatahahui.
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Include wetlands in ETS to reduce emissions say Greater Wellington
Greater Wellington is calling on the Government to include non-forest permanent carbon sinks such as wetlands in the ETS or an alternative market-based scheme to reward the removal of carbon…
Check online if it's safe to swim
As we splash into the swimming season and experience heavy rainfall, Greater Wellington is urging the community to check if it's safe to swim on Land Air Water Aotearoa's (LAWA)…
Greater Wellington Regional Council Provides Blueprint for Regional Public Transport in Response to Climate Emergency
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Transport Committee today endorsed the proposed draft Wellington Regional Public Transport Plan 2021-31, which will be consulted with the public.
Declaration of climate emergency reinforces need for partnership with local government
Greater Wellington Regional Council strongly supports the Government's declaration of a climate emergency and welcomes its foresight in acknowledging the greatest challenge to face the nation.
Greater Wellington urges Government to take a closer look at regional pressures and ease burden on ratepayers
Greater Wellington published its Briefing to Incoming Minsters today urging the Government to take action in a number of areas to help facilitate the growing role of regional councils and…
Getting students active, MovinMarch 2021 registrations open
Early bird registrations for Greater Wellington Regional Council's MovinMarch are open - calling all schools to sign up to the month-long initiative that encourages students to walk, cycle and scoot…
Clever buoy measures ocean health on the Kāpiti Coast
Gathering for the blessing of WRIBO-K with a karakia from Ngāti Toa Rangatira before the buoy is deployed.
More information on water metering essential, says Greater Wellington
Greater Wellington Regional Council supports the decision by the Wellington Water Committee to seek further refinement and costs on the case for installing residential water meters to help reduce water…
New Waikanae station toilets bring residents relief
Today a new public toilet facility opened at Waikanae Station, enhancing customer experience when opting for sustainable forms of transport, a co-funded project by Greater Wellington Regional Council and Kāpiti…