Environmental snapshot released in summary report
The current state of the environment can be seen at a glance with the release of the Greater Wellington Regional Council's latest Environmental Science Annual Summary Report today. The report, Our…
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New rapid bus system for Wellington one step closer
Modern, faster, high quality public transport travel for Wellington City is another step closer, following the narrowing of two options for a new rapid bus system between Wellington Railway Station,…
Proposed Natural Resources Plan Information in letterboxes
Residents of the Wellington Region will soon receive a four page mail-out advising them about the Proposed Natural Resources Plan and the submission process. The new plan which will be notified…
Erosion Control funding increase confirmed for Greater Wellington Region
Last week Nathan Guy, Minister for Primary Industries (MPI), confirmed Greater Wellington Regional Council as one of six regions to receive a share of $8.8 for erosion control work under…
Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua Committee Chair Appointed
Community conservationist and ecological engineer Stu Farrant has been elected to chair the recently formed Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua Committee. Stu Farrant is looking forward to working with the community to develop…
Chris Laidlaw elected GWRC Chair
Chris Laidlaw was today elected chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council at a Council meeting. His election followed the resignation as Chair today of Fran Wilde. Mr Laidlaw said: - My first…
10 Year Plan to boost resilience, public transport
An ambitious new 10 Year Plan adopted by GWRC today includes a significant investment in infrastructure to boost resilience in the region as well as new money to continue to…
Natural Resources Plan provides certainty for resource use
Greater Wellington Regional Council today approved a ground-breaking new Proposed Natural Resources Plan that sets out rules and guidelines for protecting and sustainably using natural resources in the region. GWRC Chair…
Regional Council secures extra funding for Hutt rail line
GWRC today announced it has secured an additional $2.3 million from NZTA to renew sections of the Hutt rail line so that speed restrictions that have caused delays for commuters…
Collaborative approach to flood protection in Masterton
A collaborative approach to flood protection in Masterton, with the long-term objective of achieving a 100-year level of protection, plus allowance for climate change, has been has been agreed by Masterton District Council…