Interactive map of Ruamāhanga geology goes deep
All TagsData collected by an aerial electromagnetic survey of the Ruamāhanga Valley floor is now available to the public via an online mapping tool, which can virtually explore potential aquifers to…
Planting day at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui restores the mauri of the land and people
All TagsVolunteers planted locally sourced natives at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui in East Harbour Regional Park on Sunday, the last day of Matariki celebrations, to continue Greater Wellington’s restoration of the dramatic and…
Essential river channel and gravel works planned to mitigate erosion within highly protected and valued Waikanae estuary
All TagsEssential river channel and gravel work will start Monday 7 July downstream from Otaihanga Boat Club to manage erosion within the highly protected and valued Waikanae Estuary. Gravel has built up…
Winter air quality monitoring for Carterton community health
All TagsA mobile air quality monitoring station has been installed at Carterton swimming pool for the winter to measure air pollution levels when there is an increase in wood burned for…
Changes to Regional Predator Control Programme set to achieve greater environmental and economic outcomes
All TagsChanges to Greater Wellington’s predator control programme will achieve greater environmental outcomes and better value for money, the environment committee heard today. Previously known as the Regional Possum Predator Control Programme,…
Land critical for conservation purchased by Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington has purchased Gollan’s Valley Station for $9 million, a 1366-hectare block of land in the hills above Eastbourne that borders two separate sections of East Harbour Regional Park. Chair…
Fund for environmental initiatives launched in Hutt Valley
All TagsApplications are now open for a new Community Environment Fund in the Hutt Valley, in which schools, community and kaitiakitanga groups can apply for up to $10,000 a year for…
Final phase for Daleton Nursery construction in progress
All TagsContractors are invited to an information day on Tuesday 18 February in Carterton, regarding the construction of facilities and compound development at Daleton Nursery, before Greater Wellington will be taking…
Clean boat hulls key to keeping invasive fanworm out of region
All TagsA recent survey conducted by Greater Wellington and Top of the South Marine Biosecurity Partnership found and removed a small number of Mediterranean fanworms attached to hulls of boats in…
