Check online if it's safe to swim
As we splash into the swimming season and experience heavy rainfall, Greater Wellington is urging the community to check if it's safe to swim on Land Air Water Aotearoa's (LAWA)…
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Greater Wellington Regional Council Provides Blueprint for Regional Public Transport in Response to Climate Emergency
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Transport Committee today endorsed the proposed draft Wellington Regional Public Transport Plan 2021-31, which will be consulted with the public. "The draft Plan has been built around…
Declaration of climate emergency reinforces need for partnership with local government
Greater Wellington Regional Council strongly supports the Government's declaration of a climate emergency and welcomes its foresight in acknowledging the greatest challenge to face the nation. "The declaration sends the strongest…
Greater Wellington urges Government to take a closer look at regional pressures and ease burden on ratepayers
Greater Wellington published its Briefing to Incoming Minsters today urging the Government to take action in a number of areas to help facilitate the growing role of regional councils and…
Getting students active, MovinMarch 2021 registrations open
Early bird registrations for Greater Wellington Regional Council's MovinMarch are open - calling all schools to sign up to the month-long initiative that encourages students to walk, cycle and scoot…
Clever buoy measures ocean health on the Kāpiti Coast
Gathering for the blessing of WRIBO-K with a karakia from Ngāti Toa Rangatira before the buoy is deployed. A high-tech coastal buoy has been installed on the border of the Kāpiti…
More information on water metering essential, says Greater Wellington
Greater Wellington Regional Council supports the decision by the Wellington Water Committee to seek further refinement and costs on the case for installing residential water meters to help reduce water…
New Waikanae station toilets bring residents relief
Today a new public toilet facility opened at Waikanae Station, enhancing customer experience when opting for sustainable forms of transport, a co-funded project by Greater Wellington Regional Council and Kāpiti…
Putting the 'heart' in freshwater data is key to conservation
Greater Wellington Region Council is innovating ways to transform and humanise freshwater data to drive positive change, through CreativeHQ's NZ GovTech Accelerator programme. Greater Wellington experts are coming to the end…
Toxic algae in Waipoua River - a reminder to check before you swim
Greater Wellington Regional Council is urging the community to check for warnings and alerts, following the emergence of a toxic algal bloom in the Waipoua River. Toxic algae is a reoccurring…