Better bus services for Kapiti - tell us what you think
More reliable bus and train connections, a new Waikanae town bus service and more services for more Otaki residents - these are all planned for Kāpiti. And the Regional Council…
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Restoration Day upskills and inspires community volunteers
"Inspiring" was the general feedback from many of the 150 volunteers attending Restoration Day 2016, Saturday 21 May. Community restoration groups and individuals from across the Greater Wellington Region converged…
We welcome new funding to improve water quality
Chris Laidlaw, Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council says a new $100 million contestable fund announced in yesterday's Budget to help clean up water ways is extremely welcome. "This funding will…
Active students win wheelie great prizes
Greater Wellington Regional Councils annual challenge to families to be active on their journey to school gets more popular every year. Sixty schools, compared to 49 last year, took part in…
Still time to join the Let's Get Wellington Moving conversation
More than 10,000 have already, and there's still time for more people to share their views about travelling in and through central Wellington, with six days to go before the…
New stream health education resource from GWRC
Greater Wellington Regional Council has a new, free, environmental education resource available to primary schools across the region. Stream Health Assessment Kits, and associated training, aim to support teachers to…
Whitireia Park dog walkers wanted poo bins - we listened.
Three new dog poo bins are now available at Onehunga Bay in Whitireia Park. "Park users told us they love the fact the park provides them with many opportunities for dog…
Greater Wellington Regional Council begins move to electric vehicles
The Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) today added the first fully electric car to its vehicle fleet, on the same day transport Minister Simon Bridges announced an extensive package of…
Ruamāhanga Whaitua Committee share their vision for the future: Wairarapa - Where Water Glistens
Last week the Ruamāhanga Whaitua Committee (RWC) reached a major milestone on its journey to develop a community-led action plan for the Ruamāhanga River Catchment - a vision for the…
Upper Hutt residents invited to 'drop in' for a chat about Wellington this Thursday
Upper Hutt residents are being invited to drop in to the Cosmopolitan Club on Thursday 5 May and have a chat about Wellington. "We're having a fresh, region-wide conversation about how…