Wellingtonians must practice water safety - it saves lives
This summer, our region has seen three tragic water deaths that are unfortunate reminders for the community to stay vigilant and prepare for the unexpected on the water to keep…
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Queen Elizabeth Park Festival: A smorgasbord of fun for the whole family
Greater Wellington's free festival at Queen Elizabeth Park (QEP) this Sunday 28 February will offer a smorgasbord of fun, family-friendly activities and entertainment with something for everyone.
Cargobike trial competition for whānau - zero emissions and 100% fun
The families of five schools and early childhood centres are trialling cargobikes and getting the chance to win a $8000 cargobike prize pack, thanks to a partnership between Greater Wellington…
Barnyard bash at Battle Hill offers a chance to reconnect with the land
Greater Wellington will bring farm to whānau with Battle Hill Family Farm Day on Saturday 6 March, a free event in the council's jam-packed summer events calendar giving people a…
Greater Wellington gets green boost to achieve climate positive by 2035
Greater Wellington's Climate Committee has approved additional funding to plan and deliver the retirement of grazing and restoration of our regional parks, a decision that will help the regional council…
Conservation volunteer programme helps keep Baring Head beautiful
Since 2018 participants of Conservation Volunteer NZ's Conservation Work Skills (CWS) programme have contributed to a variety of projects that help to make Baring Head a site of natural beauty…
Greater Wellington urges developer to consult with community on Underhill Road earthworks
Greater Wellington Regional Council (Greater Wellington) is confident in the process it followed, however is calling for the earthworks developer at the Underhill Road site to give locals an opportunity…
Greater Wellington and Metlink flying the flag for climate action at Round the Bays
With the region back to COVID-19 Alert Level 1, Greater Wellington councillors are getting ready, getting set, and raring to go represent the council's climate goals at Brendan Foot Supersite…
Toxic algae blooms in the Ruamahanga and Kapiti Coast catchments - check before you swim and keep dogs on leashes
Greater Wellington is urging the community to check for LAWA website warnings and alerts, following the emergence of toxic algal blooms in several rivers in both the Ruamahanga and Kapiti…
Greater Wellington calls for community views on an efficient, accessible and low carbon public transport network
Public consultation on the draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2021 (RPTP) is open and Greater Wellington wants the community's views on improving our region's public transport network to help drive…