More green jobs for stronger environmental health
Last week marked the successful wrap up of a trial programme which boosts job opportunities that benefit the health of the community and te taiao, an initiative funded by Ministry…
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Every kererū counts - how our native bird holds the key to biodiversity
This year marks the 17th year that Greater Wellington Regional Council has monitored kererū in Kaitoke Regional Park to track their health, which is essential to our native bush regeneration and…
Independent chair appointed to role at Greater Wellington
Greater Wellington Regional Council has appointed Martin Matthews as independent chair of Greater Wellington's Finance, Risk and Assurance Committee (FRAC).
Reconnecting with nature is vital to our health and wellbeing
Mental Health Awareness Week is a timely reminder of the invaluable role te taiao plays in maintaining a balanced mental health and general wellbeing, advocates Greater Wellington Councillor Prue Lamason.
Greater Wellington on the pathway to lower carbon emissions
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Climate Committee has supported two proposals to retire grazing and restore rare wetland and forest ecosystems in its Queen Elizabeth and Kaitoke regional parks, a decision…
Pedal, pump, jump - Bike Fest is your carbon reduction month
Locals are checking their brakes, pumping up tyres and fastening helmets for this October's Kia Eke Paihikara Tātou Greater Welly Bike Fest, a month that celebrates climate friendly forms of transport.…
Kōwhai, ngaio, and swamp flax - key to the region's 'well-bee-ing'
Bee Aware Month is the buzz word on the region's streets; the perfect time to sweeten up your native planting skills and support bees which are key to our community…
Greater Wellington investigating Snapper on rail services in preparation for national ticketing
Greater Wellington is investigating rolling out Snapper payments on rail services across the region following decisions made at Council today to help pave the way for national ticketing.
Wairarapa school nurtures muddy paddock into thriving wetland
Kahutara School is fostering students' connection with te taiao (nature) by developing a wetland to encourage biodiversity back to the local area, following the school's participation in the Whitebait Connection…
Call for feedback on new by-laws to ramp up harbour safety
Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking to make our regional harbours safer for communities following approval by its Environment Committee's proposed amendments designed to ensure national consistency, reduce risk and…