Taranaki Whānui and Greater Wellington find co-governance success protecting te taiao in the Parangarahu Lakes Area
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Greater Wellington rates collection error identified for Wellington city
All TagsGreater Wellington has recently discovered some of its general rates have been incorrectly applied and collected within Wellington city, since the 2019/20 financial year. The discovery during a rates-modelling exercise undertaken…
“Change is possible” - Path to emissions reduction discussed by leaders and political candidates
All TagsMore than 100 people from across the Wellington-Wairarapa-Horowhenua region came together on Monday 24 July to discuss opportunities to impactfully reduce carbon emissions. The Regional Emissions Reduction Forum gathered local and…
Baring Head Lighthouse and WW2 features in regional park added to NZ Heritage List
All TagsBaring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, home to the Baring Head Lighthouse complex and World War 2 features, has been added to the New Zealand Heritage List Rārangi Kōrero following a successful nomination by…
Greater Wellington welcomes Government’s comprehensive biodiversity protection measures
All TagsGreater Wellington welcomed news on 7 July that the Government is launching “a suite of measures” aimed at protecting Aotearoa’s native wildlife and habitats from the impacts of human activity. The…
Lower Hutt buildings making way for flood defences
All TagsThe demolition of vacant buildings is about to begin in Lower Hutt to make way for enhanced flood defences, and create new spaces for future development, on behalf of Te…
Greater Wellington sweating to top the fundraising leaderboard for Burnett Foundation Aotearoa
Greater Wellington has fundraised over $19,000 for Sweat with Pride, launching the council towards the top of the leaderboard for the discrimination-defeating, perspiration-producing fundraiser for Burnett Foundation Aotearoa (formerly the…
Rates rise lower than expected as Greater Wellington adopts 2023/24 Annual Plan
All TagsRegional councillors approved the funding of key projects and a rates rise of 16.94% at a council meeting today, as they voted to adopt Greater Wellington’s 2023/24 Annual Plan. The increase…
Report positive about drop in emissions, highlights key sectors for continued action
All TagsGreenhouse gas emissions in the Wellington region fell by 9% since 2019, a newly released report commissioned by eight of the regions’ councils including Greater Wellington shows. Between 1 July 2021…
Golden Mile transformation will bring more life into the city says Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington says Golden Mile rejuvenation plans from Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) will make Wellington City and public transport more attractive and bring more life into the CBD. The plans…
