Read the signs – local tamariki protecting tuna
All TagsTamariki in Lower Hutt have taken action to safeguard tuna (eels) in the Waiwhetu Stream and spread awareness about this taonga species. Several tuna from the stream were found dead and…
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Politicians all aboard as Melling Station reaches the end of the line
All TagsPoliticians from around the region marked the end of an era for Melling Station as they boarded the last departing and arriving trains tonight before the station closes for approximately…
Greater Wellington urges immigration settings review to avoid another national bus driver shortage
All TagsGreater Wellington is calling on the Government to urgently review immigration settings that risk decimating bus driver numbers and undermining the reliability of public transport services across the country. Recent changes…
New pou tell pūrākau of Parangarahu Lakes
All TagsFour intricately carved pou can now be seen at different locations around Parangarahu Lakes, an area of the East Harbour Regional Park overseen by Rōpū Tiaki, a co-governance group of…
Greater Wellington welcomes RMA reform, but concern for governance remains
All TagsGreater Wellington welcomes the streamlined planning system proposed by the Government to replace the Resource Management Act, but says key questions remain on Treaty obligations, governance and ensuring the system…
Rates caps will increase funding costs for essential infrastructure and limit investment
All TagsChair of Greater Wellington, Councillor Daran Ponter, says that the Government’s rates cap proposal will likely increase costs, erode services and are already negatively impacting the region. Many of this government’s…
New leadership for Greater Wellington committees facing ‘brave new world’
All TagsExperienced councillors have been selected to lead a slimmed-down committee structure for the new triennium, as change looms for Greater Wellington. “We will not be daunted by the prospect of reform…
Waitohu Stream Dune Planting Day
All TagsCommunity volunteers planted 1,200 foredune plants at Waitohu Stream in Ōtaki to help grow and protect the dunes. The event in September 2025 was led by the Waitohu Stream and…
Ōtaki River Planting Day: September 2025
All TagsAn early dowsing of rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the crowd gathered for a morning of planting along the Ōtaki River. Everyone got stuck in, especially the grandchildren and…