It’s hoped a population of about 25 tītipounamu/rifleman, translocated to Waterfall Road Bush near Paraparaumu, will fill a tītipounamu-sized hole in the ecosystem and spread to other important ecological areas…
Red alert level warnings are in place for the Ruamāhanga River at Double Bridges and Te Ore Ore due to widespread toxic algae, with detached mats lifting from rocks to accumulate at…
Metlink public transport fares will increase by 3.1 percent from 15 May, with discounts applied to off peak fares being reduced from 30 to 20 percent. The decision to adjust fares…
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A number of unplanned sewage discharges have happened across the Wellington Region recently, which has caused widespread concern among communities, as well as confusion about who is responsible for the…
A double decker bus wrapped in rainbow colours will be seen on Wellington's streets from February 17 following an official launch at 11am on Reef Street, Island Bay. The bus will…
Locals got the chance to learn more about the freshwater in their own back yard thanks to a World Wetlands Day event at ZEALANDIA on Sunday 2 February. Greater Wellington Regional…
Greater Wellington Regional Council today agreed to an earlybird off-peak bus fare trial, making travel cheaper for morning commuters. Greater Wellington Regional Transport Committee Chair Roger Blakeley says the trial, beginning…
Get your bike checked with Torpedo 7 and help kick-off the fourth annual Aotearoa Bike Challenge in Wellington, at the Waterfront behind Te Papa on Monday 3 February. The bike challenge…
One of the founders of Wellington's beloved ZEALANDIA Eco-sanctuary, Jim Lynch, gave a talk at the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday discussing how the ambitious idea came to life,…
Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council Daran Ponter says the $1.35bn infrastructure announcement by government today is a good boost for the region, a solid green light for getting regional…
Toxic algae is quickly intensifying throughout the region, with all monitored rivers reaching health alert levels and Wairarap's Waipoua River remaining hazardous for swimmers. Greater Wellington's Ōtaki, Waikanae, Hutt, Ruamahanga and…
Greater Wellington Regional Council welcomes the announcement of funding for Lower Hutts Melling Interchange, which was announced today as part of the Government's infrastructure funding package, saying it will unlock…