Dung beetles to be rolled out region-wide
The first region-wide release of non-native dung beetles in New Zealand is just beginning as Greater Wellington Regional Council and Dung Beetle Innovations team up to help communities looking for…
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Urban wetland in Porirua reveals healthy fish life
Greater Wellington Regional Council staff have been fishing day and night around Porirua harbour's Papakowhai wetland recently - but not for sport or recreation, and not where you'd expect.
Pig hunting aims to minimise environmental damage
Pig hunting permits now available from Greater Wellington Pig hunting will be permitted in some areas of Wellingtons regional parks and plantation forests in a one-year trial by Greater Wellington Regional…
New flood modelling shows less impact on Masterton
New research has found a large and infrequent flood is likely to have less impact on Masterton than previously thought.
Greater Wellington's Annual Report highlights investments in our future
Progress on large-scale, big ticket projects of real benefit for the region marked Greater Wellington's performance last year, according to its 2017/18 Annual Report, which was adopted by the regional…
New Eastbourne barrier removes burden from cyclists
New and improved access at the southern end of Eastbourne's Muritai Road will make life much easier for walkers and cyclists heading along the coast to the bays and East…
Council votes to provide free bus and rail services for Christmas Day
Passengers will be able to travel free on Christmas Day on the Wellington region's buses and trains.
GWRC and Wellington Zoo to work together to discuss ways to improve zoo bus services
GWRC officers are to begin working directly with Wellington Zoo to find ways to get more people using public transport to the popular attraction.
Check before you travel still the advice
Metlink continues to advise Wellington bus commuters to check before they travel, with a strike by some members of the Tramways Union potentially continuing today (Friday 26/10).
Strike Action having minimal impact on bus services at this time
Strike action by some bus drivers is currently having minimal impact only on bus services in Wellington City and the Hutt Valley. 98 percent of scheduled trips are operating.