Melling Line temporary closure endorsed by Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington councillors have endorsed the closure of the Melling Line for up to 18 months from July 2024 to make way for the construction of vital infrastructure for Te…
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Communities to have their say on bringing bus infrastructure back into public ownership
All TagsGreater Wellington agreed at a Council meeting today to consult with communities on bringing bus infrastructure back into public ownership as part of its upcoming Long Term Plan process in…
Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington support acceleration of major LGWM projects
All TagsWellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council have thrown their support behind announcements today that the Government will be looking to accelerate long delayed transport solutions for the city. As…
Taranaki Whānui and Greater Wellington find co-governance success protecting te taiao in the Parangarahu Lakes Area
All TagsThe rāhui is placed. …
Greater Wellington rates collection error identified for Wellington city
All TagsGreater Wellington has recently discovered some of its general rates have been incorrectly applied and collected within Wellington city, since the 2019/20 financial year. The discovery during a rates-modelling exercise undertaken…
“Change is possible” - Path to emissions reduction discussed by leaders and political candidates
All TagsMore than 100 people from across the Wellington-Wairarapa-Horowhenua region came together on Monday 24 July to discuss opportunities to impactfully reduce carbon emissions. The Regional Emissions Reduction Forum gathered local and…
Baring Head Lighthouse and WW2 features in regional park added to NZ Heritage List
All TagsBaring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, home to the Baring Head Lighthouse complex and World War 2 features, has been added to the New Zealand Heritage List Rārangi Kōrero following a successful nomination by…
Greater Wellington welcomes Government’s comprehensive biodiversity protection measures
All TagsGreater Wellington welcomed news on 7 July that the Government is launching “a suite of measures” aimed at protecting Aotearoa’s native wildlife and habitats from the impacts of human activity. The…
Lower Hutt buildings making way for flood defences
All TagsThe demolition of vacant buildings is about to begin in Lower Hutt to make way for enhanced flood defences, and create new spaces for future development, on behalf of Te…
Greater Wellington sweating to top the fundraising leaderboard for Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Greater Wellington has fundraised over $19,000 for Sweat with Pride, launching the council towards the top of the leaderboard for the discrimination-defeating, perspiration-producing fundraiser for Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (formerly the…
