Wairarapa drought declaration supported by Greater Wellington
All TagsGreater Wellington is supporting Agriculture Minister Todd McClay’s decision this morning to declare a drought in the Wairarapa.
Developers fined for sediment discharge in Porirua
All TagsDevelopers associated with the Kenepuru Landing housing development in Porirua have been convicted and fined a total of $93,625 for unauthorised earthworks during winter, breach of an abatement notice and…
Have your say on safeguarding Wellington’s fresh and coastal waters
All TagsMeasures to maintain and enhance Wellington waterbodies are among proposed changes to Greater Wellington’s Natural Resources Plan (NRP) unanimously supported by regional councillors at yesterday’s council meeting.
Bold climate action endorsed by Greater Wellington
All TagsChanges to Climate Emergency Action Plans have been endorsed today by Greater Wellington’s Climate Committee, including actions to investigate renewable energy sources and to build a carbon storage tracking system…
“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.
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.
Wairarapa farmer fined for taking water in breach of consent
All TagsA South Wairarapa farmer has been convicted and fined for taking groundwater from a bore in breach of resource consent conditions, and for breaching an abatement notice requiring him to…