Milestone reached for Waipoua flood risk management plan
All TagsA preferred option to protect areas in Masterton at risk of flooding from the Waipoua River has been proposed by Greater Wellington in collaboration with the local community and mana…
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New strategy to align Wellington public transport and urban development
All TagsA new strategy that aligns public transport improvements with urban development is a key feature of the Regional Public Transport Plan 2025-35, recommended by the Greater Wellington Transport Committee. After hearing…
Wairarapa flood protection scheme visited by minister
All TagsThe completion of five Wairarapa flood protection projects has been marked by a visit of the Regional Development Minister, Shane Jones, to a Greater Wellington project site near Greytown. The five…
Land critical for conservation purchased by Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington has purchased Gollan’s Valley Station for $9 million, a 1366-hectare block of land in the hills above Eastbourne that borders two separate sections of East Harbour Regional Park. Chair…
Public transport Private Share targets adopted in Wellington
All TagsMetlink passengers will be protected from significant fare increases by interim Private Share targets adopted today by Greater Wellington, as directed by the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024. The…
Have your say on the future of Wellington’s water services
All TagsResidents of the Wellington urban area are invited to have their say on the future of water services, with public consultation opening tomorrow, 20 March. Under the Government’s Local Water Done…
High levels of toxic algae at Silverstream Bridge – dogs and people should avoid contact with water
All TagsRed alert level warnings are in place for Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River at Silverstream due to high levels of toxic algae. Greater Wellington advises people not to swim or let their…
Toxic algae in Lake Wairarapa Moana – dogs and people should avoid contact with water
All TagsGreater Wellington advises people to avoid contact with the water at Lake Wairarapa Moana, where red alert level warnings are in place, due to a high concentration of cyanobacteria (toxic…
Rainbow bus connection in downtown Wellington
All TagsA vibrant display has appeared on a Manners Street bus stop to celebrate Pride month. The stop, located near the corner of Manners and Cuba Street (stop 5515) has been…
These schools are made for walkin’… and wheelin’
All TagsIt’s time for movers and shakers to jump into Movin’March for the 16th year. Tamariki will be walking or wheeling to school all over the Wellington Region for the next…