Council approves rates rise in line with Long Term Plan
All TagsGreater Wellington Regional Council today voted to confine its increase to 2019/20 regional rates to an average of 5. 9%, the amount forecast in its Long Term Plan 2018-28.
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Great Outdoors programme a great success
Greater Wellington Regional Councils Great Outdoors programme was a huge success this year - drawing in over 10,000 attendees.
Swimmers urged to keep out of water in the inner harbour
People are being warned against swimming or entering the water in the inner harbour - particularly in the Taranaki Street Wharf area between Whairepo Lagoon and the waterfront area around…
Children got Movin' for the month of March
Children were cheering for Movin'March this month with record numbers participating in this year's initiative.
Last rat survey before barriers installed in Miramar
The last of three surveys of rat populations in Miramar designed to help in exterminating predators from the peninsula is taking place this week.
No fare rises says Greater Wellington
There will be no rise in bus and train fares before June 2020.
Greater Wellington Regional Council to consider impact of proposed rates rises
Greater Wellington Regional Council has decided to reconsider its rates proposals for 2019-2020 in view of their potential impact on some communities in the region.
High levels of toxic algae found in Waikanae River
Greater Wellington Regional Council is advising people not to swim or walk dogs off-lead in and around the Waikanae River below SH1 due to high levels of toxic algae.
Keen to help in restoring regional biodiversity? Here's your opportunity
The continuing national trend towards biodiversity decline, seen in disappearing habitats, rising numbers of threatened species and compromised fresh and coastal water poses a massive challenge to New Zealand to…
Bus review gives power to suburbs and communities
Greater Wellington Regional Council shared the first details of the second stage of its bus network review today with public consultation forming the bulk of the work.