2014/15 beach and river water quality report
Over the long hot summer Otaki River, Breaker and Princess bays and Waingawa, Waiohine and Tauherenikau rivers were the top spots for swimming. The preliminary analysis of 2014/15 beach and river…
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Public support lifts public transport and cycling up priority list for transport improvements in the Wellington region
Public transport and cycling are big winners in a new transport plan for the Wellington region approved today by the Regional Transport Committee but some major strategic roading initiatives will…
Anzac weekend disruptions mean careful travel planning critical
Wellingtonians are being warned to plan ahead in order to cope with what could be the biggest disruption to public transport the city has ever seen as thousands flock to…
Focus on intersections
People in the Wellington region are being encouraged - through a new road safety campaign - to sharpen up their focus at intersections by keeping their Eyes On. Vanessa Rushton, Greater…
Countdown to Metlink City Safari
Only four weeks to go until the region's Amazing Race - the Metlink City Safari on Sunday 17 May. The safari, made up of a six-hour challenge for the serious and…
Online survey excuse to reflect on the long hot days of summer
People who enjoy the Wellington region's harbours, coasts and rivers are being encouraged to participate in an online survey on recreational water quality. The short survey runs until 6th of May…
Wellington enjoys camping boom
The long hot summer of 2015 was a boomer for Wellington's campers, with record numbers flocking to our parks for a slice of sun. Kaitoke Regional Park was the canvas…
Heretaunga's Silver Success
Heretaunga Kindergarten, Upper Hutt, celebrates becoming a Silver Enviroschool, next Monday 30 March 2015, 11am-12pm. Upper Hutt Mayor, Wayne Guppy, will present a certificate and join children for a short…
Options for keeping livestock from waterways to be discussed
Protecting the region's lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands from livestock damage will require an all-out effort by landowners, councils and the community. That is one of the findings of a focus…
10 year plan for Wellington region released for consultation
Residents from the greater Wellington region are being urged to have their say about what major projects should be funded in their communities over the next 10years. Open days are being…