New websites to help communities before, during, and after a crisis
Two new websites, developed by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), were launched this week.
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Have your say on Wellington Riding for the Disabled developments in Battle Hill Farm Forest Park
The Wellington Group of Riding for Disabled (WRDA) has applied to Greater Wellington Regional Council for a lease to develop a covered arena and other facilities at Abbots Field near…
Celebrating Robin Maud's contribution to the Hutt River Trail
One of the key figures behind the development of the Hutt River Trail has been recognised by the planting of Totara trees in the newly established Robin Maud Memorial Grove…
Keeping regional property owners up-to-date with flooding risks
People buying, building or developing property need to know beforehand whether it is prone to flooding, and that's what they can discover if they use Greater Wellington Regional Council's just…
Funding for replacement traction poles a big win for Wellington rail commuters
Nearly $100 million has been allocated to Greater Wellington Regional Council and KiwiRail to replace 1274 wooden traction poles which, without replacement, would lead to significant service disruption on Wellington's…
Hearings on the proposed Natural Resources Plan to begin
The final stage of debate on a new framework for protecting the region's natural resources began today (Monday 22 May) in Masterton, with public hearings before commissioners on Greater Wellington…
Winners of Movin'March 2017
Greater Wellington Regional Council ran the sixth annual MovinMarch promotion this year.
Brand new buses headed for Wellington
A fleet of new, modern, more environmentally friendly buses will be hitting the roads in mid-2018 following a competitive tender for bus services in the Wellington region.
Chlorination of Lower Hutt's water supply to continue
The recent chlorination of Lower Hutts water supply is to continue while investigations into the source of recent positive E. coli test results are underway.
Regional deluge from ex-cyclone Debbie
Rain gauges operated by Greater Wellington detail the extent that rainfall brought by the ex-cyclone Debbie had over the region.