Porirua Stream Clean-up finished well ahead of schedule
A huge clean-up operation in the Porirua Stream finished last week, well ahead of schedule.
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El Nino? No worries - at Melling Station
A wetter, windier El Nino summer won't be a problem for Melling commuters with a new shelter set to be installed at the station to protect people from the elements…
Submissions called for on Pinehaven Stream Flood Management Plan
Greater Wellington Regional Council is resuming formal consultation on the Pinehaven Stream Flood Management Plan, which is designed to manage flooding in the Pinehaven/Silverstream catchment, and inviting the public to…
Rookery identification essential to eradication programme
Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) is asking for landowners, contractors and those out and about in the back blocks to help in the effort to eradicate the regions rook population.
Last chance to submit on the Proposed Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington Region
The submission period for the Proposed Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington Region closes next Friday.
Yellow sludge - just nature doing it's thing
The yellow sludge you see on top of the water or lining the shores could well be a sign that plants are feeling spring in the air.
Keeping Wellington moving
Wellington Transport Leaders are committed to working with the regional community to find a solution to the Basin Reserve traffic issue now that the Basin Bridge project has been abandoned.
Understanding a valuable resource
The community is encouraged to attend a meeting of Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua Committee on Monday night to learn about the state of natural water in the catchment.
Last opportunity for feedback on flood protection options
With consultation closing on Monday 14 September this is the last week in which to provide feedback on the two flood protection options proposed between the Ewen and Kennedy-Good bridges…
Shorebird census surprise on Lake Wairarapa
A record number of nationally vulnerable shore bird species has been counted on the shores of Lake Wairarapa in a recent survey.