Update on toxic algae throughout the region
Here is an update on the presence of toxic algae around the region. Please note there are changes from conditions that applied last week.
News
Airport Flyer to be removed from Metlink tracking services after payment decision by operator
From Sunday 24 February the Airport Flyer will stop accepting Snapper as a payment method and will no longer be tracked by Metlink's real time information services.
Kāpiti & Wairarapa river alert: Toxic algae in Waingawa and Otaki rivers at extreme levels
Toxic algae in the Waingawa and Otaki rivers are at extreme levels of more than 50% riverbed cover. Detached mats of dried algae are widespread along the river margins.
Shipping costs: GWRC supports international efforts to reduce pollution from big ships
The natural attributes of Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Harbour) are attractive to tourists and commerce alike, but emissions remain after the vessels have headed off into the sunset.
Work to identify obstacles for our endangered fish begins
Many native fish species are declining in the Greater Wellington region in part because they are having trouble swimming through our waterways - and Greater Wellington Regional Council and Porirua…
Quality freshwater for Wellington and the Hutt Valley
The Whaitua te Whanganui-a-Tara Committee, tasked with improving fresh water and marine environments in Wellington and the Hutt Valley, met for the first time last week to chart a way…
Waingawa River toxic algae alert: Effect of heat wave ripples through region's rivers
Toxic algal concentrations in the Waingawa River now exceed guideline levels. This is the first time this summer that the Waingawa River has exceeded guidelines.
Registrations on the move for Movin'March
This year's Movin'March is building early momentum, with 104 schools already registered for the month-long challenge, four weeks before the end of February deadline for registration.
Greater Wellington put on positive watch by Standard & Poor's
Credit rating agency Standard & Poor's has revised the AA outlook on the long term credit rating of Greater Wellington Regional Council from stable to positive.
Look out for toxic algae, it's here
Hot weather and low rainfall have combined to increase the risk of toxic algae throughout the greater Wellington region, with some rivers now over the limit for safe swimming.