Care urged for swimmers and dog walkers as toxic algae blooms in Waipoua River
A severe toxic algal bloom has developed along the whole of the Waipoua River in Wairarapa, with algae and detached mats building up at the river margins.
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Greater Wellington boosts climate change committee
Following its declaration of a climate emergency, Greater Wellington Regional Council will further sharpen its focus on addressing climate issues by appointing a climate specialist to advise its newly-formed climate…
Climate change impacts accelerating in the Wellington region
A new report on emerging climate extremes points to a potential future for the region of increasingly warmer days and nights, more drought driven by extreme heatwaves and more frequent…
4WD Clubs fined for damaging a stream and discharging sediment
Valley 4WD Club and the NZ Four Wheel Drive Association (NZFWDA) have both been convicted and fined for damaging a tributary of the Mangaroa River and discharging sediment.
Waterloo Park & Ride opening provides an extra 160 spaces
Waterloo Park & Ride officially opened on Friday 13, combatting the growing demand for more parking spaces as more people opt to leave their cars at the station and train…
Greater Wellington buys land to manage Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River flood risk and improve the Hutt River trail
Greater Wellington Regional Council has purchased the land on which Manor Park Golf Club sits and leased it back to the club in a deal which manages flood risk, provides…
Dutch Ambassador trades four wheels for two by cycling to work each day
The Dutch Ambassador to New Zealand Mira Woldberg is walking the sustainable talk by swapping her embassy car for an e-bike and cycling to work from Wadestown each day.
Partnership will drive LGWM programme forward
Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted in favour of a new relationship and funding agreement with Wellington City Council and the New Zealand Transport Agency to take the next phase…
Greater Wellington shares key initiatives for bus, rail, and ferry amid growing patronage
A roadmap for the regions bus, rail and ferry network was shared with the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee at Parliament during an update from Greater Wellington Regional Council and…
Helping hands at Hutt River
Local groups have been out and about looking after Te Awa Kairangi/ Hutt River recently, helping care for native plants and getting involved in rubbish clean-ups.