Wairarapa Moana Winter Newsletter
Here's a copy of the lastest issue of the Wairarapa Moana NEWS (Winter 2015) (PDF 615 KB) . Read about recent community events, workshops, surveys and other updates.
News
Volunteers help with kakahi (freshwater mussel) count
Volunteers got involved in the first annual kākahi survey at Lake Wairarapa in March. They waded into the lake to collect kākahi, then identify, assess and measure them. This is…
Yesterday's rainfall: by the numbers
Yesterday's rain in some places was the heaviest seen for more than 50 years, Greater Wellington Regional Council's rainfall and river level monitoring equipment showed. The heavy rain that affected the…
Karori School children concerned about what's going into their stream
Students at Karori West Normal School are distressed about the pollutants which are being released into the stream which runs alongside their school after authorities investigated five pollution incidents in…
2014/15 beach and river water quality report
Over the long hot summer Otaki River, Breaker and Princess bays and Waingawa, Waiohine and Tauherenikau rivers were the top spots for swimming. The preliminary analysis of 2014/15 beach and river…
Public support lifts public transport and cycling up priority list for transport improvements in the Wellington region
Public transport and cycling are big winners in a new transport plan for the Wellington region approved today by the Regional Transport Committee but some major strategic roading initiatives will…
Anzac weekend disruptions mean careful travel planning critical
Wellingtonians are being warned to plan ahead in order to cope with what could be the biggest disruption to public transport the city has ever seen as thousands flock to…
Focus on intersections
People in the Wellington region are being encouraged - through a new road safety campaign - to sharpen up their focus at intersections by keeping their Eyes On. Vanessa Rushton, Greater…
Countdown to Metlink City Safari
Only four weeks to go until the region's Amazing Race - the Metlink City Safari on Sunday 17 May. The safari, made up of a six-hour challenge for the serious and…
Online survey excuse to reflect on the long hot days of summer
People who enjoy the Wellington region's harbours, coasts and rivers are being encouraged to participate in an online survey on recreational water quality. The short survey runs until 6th of May…