A native bird classified as regionally Threatened: Vulnerable has been discovered at Parangarehu Lakes after around 70 years without recorded sightings, highlighting the importance of ongoing efforts to protect and…
The work now underway at Outlet 40, at the northern end of Rutherford Street, is part of a longer story of adapting our flood protection network, which includes the Mills…
All Metlink trains will be replaced by buses over Labour Weekend, when major infrastructure upgrades are progressed as part of work to strengthen and build resilience into the rail network. From…
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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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Wellington's coast and rivers users are lapping up information on water quality and want more, according to a recent online survey. The very popular electronic survey ran for just five weeks…
An end to parking woes at Waikanae Station is in sight with a decision today by Greater Wellington Regional Council to buy the land on which the Waikanae Hotel currently…