Archive: October, 2017

Fairer fares after GW public consultation

  • Published Date 26 Oct 2017

More affordable fares are coming for students, blind and disabled customers, and adults travelling during the off-peak periods in the Wellington region.

Nick Leggett appointed to WRC Holdings Board

  • Published Date 26 Oct 2017

Former Porirua Mayor Nick Leggett has been appointed as an external director for WRC Holdings Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Greater Wellington Regional Council (Greater Wellington).

Honshu White Admiral Butterfly versus Japanese Honeysuckle

  • Published Date 18 Oct 2017

  Honshu White Admiral Butterfly versus Japanese HoneysuckleGreater Wellington’s biosecurity guardians are valiantly fighting pest plants in the region, but there are times when we have to enlist nature to help…

Increased risk from toxic algae in the Hutt River

  • Published Date 18 Oct 2017

River users, particularly those with dogs, should be extra vigilant when visiting the Hutt and Pakuratahi rivers due to increased growth of toxic algae, says Greater Wellington Regional Council, Regional…

Region looks to big benefits from integrated trail network

  • Published Date 12 Oct 2017

An ambitious plan to combine the region's off-road tracks and trails under a single framework and create a uniquely Wellington region experience that enhances regional lifestyle and attract tourists has…

Two new bosses for Wellington Civil Defence

  • Published Date 12 Oct 2017

Two new bosses for Wellington Civil DefenceTwo former military men have been chosen to lead Wellington’s Civil Defence organisation, WREMO (Wellington Region Emergency Management Office), replacing Bruce Pepperell who is…

Trolley decommissioning begins

  • Published Date 03 Oct 2017

In just a few weeks the last trolley bus will retire, as the era of the Wellington icon comes to an end.