Inspiring students to explore environmental careers
A community planting programme is a win-win for students by helping them gain conservation industry insights and enhancing their local river knowledge.
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Multiparty Action Group on the Owhiro Catchment established
Solving the water contamination issues in the Owhiro Catchment is the ambitious goal of a new multiparty working pilot group.
Lifestyle block wetland creates a pathway for growth and opportunity
A Te Horo lifestyle block owner is achieving her wetland restoration vision by creating an ecological corridor for native birds, through Greater Wellington Regional Council's Healthy Waterways programme.
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…
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…