Archive: 2020

Local students to test ecosystems and create green data

  • Published Date 28 Oct 2020

A Water Catchment Health day on Tuesday 10 November works with Wainuiomata students to help map environmental and stream health to inform the protection of regional ecosystems. The day raises awareness…

Inspiring students to explore environmental careers

  • Published Date 15 Oct 2020

A community planting programme is a win-win for students by helping them gain conservation industry insights and enhancing their local river knowledge. This initiative was established by the community, in collaboration…

More green jobs for stronger environmental health

  • Published Date 05 Oct 2020

Last week marked the successful wrap up of a trial programme which boosts job opportunities that benefit the health of the community and te taiao, an initiative funded by Ministry…

Independent chair appointed to role at Greater Wellington

  • Published Date 24 Sep 2020

Greater Wellington Regional Council has appointed Martin Matthews as independent chair of Greater Wellington's Finance, Risk and Assurance Committee (FRAC). This is a key role on the committee that looks…

Reconnecting with nature is vital to our health and wellbeing

  • Published Date 23 Sep 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week is a timely reminder of the invaluable role te taiao plays in maintaining a balanced mental health and general wellbeing, advocates Greater Wellington Councillor Prue Lamason. 'Return to…

Greater Wellington on the pathway to lower carbon emissions

  • Published Date 22 Sep 2020

Greater Wellington Regional Council's Climate Committee has supported two proposals to retire grazing and restore rare wetland and forest ecosystems in its Queen Elizabeth and Kaitoke regional parks, a decision…

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