Ōtaki River Annual Walkover celebrates milestone anniversaries
Over 160 people turned out to the Ōtaki River Annual Walkover on September 25 to learn about and celebrate the work going on to enhance and protect the area.
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Environment fund pays off
Eight local Enviroschools working to restore wetland areas and create lizard gardens showcased their work at an "Enviroschools Porirua Living Landscapes Student Celebration" on Tuesday, September 24.
Greater Wellington apologises for incorrect Te Reo Māori translation
Throughout the election period Greater Wellington Regional Council has been running an "Enrol, Stand, Vote" campaign to encourage communities to have their say on local politics.
Council disappointed with wildly inaccurate reports on rates
All TagsGreater Wellington Regional Council Chair Chris Laidlaw today expressed his disappointment with wildly inaccurate reports of a 15 per cent rate hike for 2020/21.
Greater Wellington looking forward to working with appellants on Proposed Natural Resources Plan
Greater Wellington Regional Council received 29 appeals by 5pm on 18 September on its Proposed Natural Resources Plan and will now work with the Environment Court and appellants to address…
Local government voting period underway
The voting period for the 2019 local government elections is officially underway and Greater Wellington Regional Council is encouraging people to help shape our region's future by voting.
Where are all the kererū?
Last year the fan-favourite Kererū swooped in and claimed Bird of the Year 2018, but now it seems the native birds are nowhere to be seen.
Findings from Eastern suburbs bus network review now available
Findings from the Eastern suburbs bus network review community sessions were tabled at Greater Wellington Regional Council's Sustainable Transport Committee today.
Fine for illegal pollution discharge
Wellington Water has been convicted and fined $67,500 for an illegal discharge of sewage sludge from the Porirua City Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Connect with nature for Conservation Week's 50th Anniversary
For Conservation Week, locals can learn about volunteering to help protect and enhance our environment.