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 community planting programme is a win-win for students by helping them gain conservation industry insights and enhancing their local river knowledge. This initiative was established by the community, in collaboration…
Solving the water contamination issues in the Owhiro Catchment is the ambitious goal of a new multiparty working pilot group. The project is intended to be a pilot for catchments across…
A Te Horo lifestyle block owner is achieving her wetland restoration vision by creating an ecological corridor for native birds, through Greater Wellington Regional Council's Healthy Waterways programme. Wetlands come in…
Last week marked the successful wrap up of a trial programme which boosts job opportunities that benefit the health of the community and te taiao, an initiative funded by Ministry…
This year marks the 17th year that Greater Wellington Regional Council has monitored kererū in Kaitoke Regional Park to track their health, which is essential to our native bush regeneration and…
Greater Wellington Regional Council has appointed Martin Matthews as independent chair of Greater Wellington's Finance, Risk and Assurance Committee (FRAC). This is a key role on the committee that looks…
Mental Health Awareness Week is a timely reminder of the invaluable role te taiao plays in maintaining a balanced mental health and general wellbeing, advocates Greater Wellington Councillor Prue Lamason. 'Return to…
Greater Wellington Regional Council's Climate Committee has supported two proposals to retire grazing and restore rare wetland and forest ecosystems in its Queen Elizabeth and Kaitoke regional parks, a decision…
Locals are checking their brakes, pumping up tyres and fastening helmets for this October's Kia Eke Paihikara Tātou Greater Welly Bike Fest, a month that celebrates climate friendly forms of transport. Greater…