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.
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Council to consider the Annual Plan for 2019-20
Continued investment in key regional infrastructure and resilience, including flood protection, environmental protection and public transport, features in Greater Wellington Regional Council's Annual Plan 2019-2020, which will be considered at…
Toxic algae update - a tale of contrast
Toxic algae levels this week are on the increase across the region, but especially in Wairarapa's Ruamahanga catchment where some sites are nearing, or are at, safety guideline levels.
Rockline installation designed to protect SH2 and the Hutt River Trail
Greater Wellington Regional Council is installing rock protection along the Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River to repair and prevent the erosion of riverbanks near Gibbons Street in Upper Hutt.
Greater Wellington opts to negotiate to buy land to manage Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River flood risk
Greater Wellington Regional Council has resolved to negotiate with Manor Park Golf Club to buy land for flood protection purposes and lease it back to the club for the foreseeable…
Everyday heroes wanted for quake readiness program
The ground shakes - it's a big one. After you drop, cover and hold, you dust yourself off, attend to any immediate emergency, and venture out. What happened?
Rain washes toxic algae from regions' rivers
The rain and dark clouds over the weekend had the silver lining of flushing toxic algae from the region's rivers.
Council congratulates winners and organisers of Te Matatini as wildly successful event comes to a close
Te Matatini, the national Kapa Haka festival, proved itself as a drawcard for the region and as one of the most significant cultural events in New Zealand as more than…
Te Kāuru flood protection plan ready for public consultation
Public engagement is to go ahead on key elements of the proposed Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain Management Plan following its endorsement yesterday by the Te Kāuru Upper Ruamāhanga Floodplain…
Temporary morning peak bus changes to provide customer certainty during NZ Bus driver shortage
Metlink has released details on a range of temporary morning peak bus changes as part of a series of measures to provide customers with certainty over the next six months,…