Whatever it takes to protect our water
We need to do whatever it takes to prevent pollution including upholding rules and bylaws that prohibit the discharge of contaminants to the stormwater network.
News
Regional council may get tough on trespassers
Regional council park rangers are becoming increasingly frustrated at the behaviour of people ignoring closed signs on the new Te Ara o Whareroa cycleway and putting themselves and others in…
Flood Clean-up Continues for Porirua Stream
Work to alleviate storm water outlet blockages, localised flooding and management of a huge volume of unwanted gravel in the Porirua Stream will begin next week.
Keep safe around trains
Trains are a natural part of Wellington region's landscape. We see them all the time and tens of thousands of people travel on them every day.
Environmental snapshot released in summary report
The current state of the environment can be seen at a glance with the release of the Greater Wellington Regional Council's latest Environmental Science Annual Summary Report today.
New rapid bus system for Wellington one step closer
Modern, faster, high quality public transport travel for Wellington City is another step closer, following the narrowing of two options for a new rapid bus system between Wellington Railway Station,…
Proposed Natural Resources Plan Information in letterboxes
Residents of the Wellington Region will soon receive a four page mail-out advising them about the Proposed Natural Resources Plan and the submission process.
Erosion Control funding increase confirmed for Greater Wellington Region
Last week Nathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries (MPI), confirmed Greater Wellington Regional Council as one of six regions to receive a share of $8.
Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua Committee Chair Appointed
Community conservationist and ecological engineer Stu Farrant has been elected to chair the recently formed Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua Committee.
Chris Laidlaw elected GWRC Chair
Chris Laidlaw was today elected chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council at a Council meeting. His election followed the resignation as Chair today of Fran Wilde.