Greater Wellington working to combat impact of mast year
Greater Wellington Regional Council is gearing up to combat a significant mast year to control the number of predators posing a threat to our native wildlife. A mast event is when…
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More time needed to prepare for rest and meal break legislation
Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair says public transport operators will need more time to prepare for rest and meal break legislation changes if the Government wants to avoid disruptions for…
Anthony inspires through exercise
From left-right: Nicole Moloney, Anthony Moloney, Discovery School Principal Carmen Jennings, Movin'March Lead Teacher Claire Gubb. One ten-year-old local is making permanent lifestyle changes thanks to the Movin'March initiative which wrapped…
Council approves rates rise in line with Long Term Plan
All TagsGreater Wellington Regional Council today voted to confine its increase to 2019/20 regional rates to an average of 5.9%, the amount forecast in its Long Term Plan 2018-28. The decision was…
Great Outdoors programme a great success
Greater Wellington Regional Councils Great Outdoors programme was a huge success this year - drawing in over 10,000 attendees. Greater Wellington ran 43 events across ten regional parks in nine weeks…
Swimmers urged to keep out of water in the inner harbour
People are being warned against swimming or entering the water in the inner harbour - particularly in the Taranaki Street Wharf area between Whairepo Lagoon and the waterfront area around…
Children got Movin' for the month of March
Children were cheering for Movin'March this month with record numbers participating in this year's initiative. The month-long event run by Greater Wellington Regional Council in partnership with local councils encourages kids…
Last rat survey before barriers installed in Miramar
The last of three surveys of rat populations in Miramar designed to help in exterminating predators from the peninsula is taking place this week. Volunteers have been out and about placing…
No fare rises says Greater Wellington
There will be no rise in bus and train fares before June 2020. Greater Wellington Regional Council confirmed in today's council meeting that fares will be held at current levels. "This is…
Greater Wellington Regional Council to consider impact of proposed rates rises
Greater Wellington Regional Council has decided to reconsider its rates proposals for 2019-2020 in view of their potential impact on some communities in the region. Substantial rises in capital values for…