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      <title>Flood protection project delivers a win for native fish</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-22T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Voting opens in Wairarapa by-election</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-22T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Brooklyn Connections</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-13T00:30:03Z</dc:date>
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      <georss:featurename>Brooklyn, Wellington, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Bunny Street Connection</title>
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      <description>Provide feedback on the proposed connecting pathway between Thorndon Quay and Lady Elizabeth Lane.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
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      <georss:featurename>Thorndon, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, New Zealand</georss:featurename>
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      <title>Wild weather, bridge damage underscore need for flood protection co-funding</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-09T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Greater Wellington reviewing flood protection and resilience in South Wairarapa</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-02T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>First Wellington iwi participation agreements signed</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-07-01T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>What is Head Start and what are the key timeframes?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-26T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Council balances rates increase with achieving long-term community outcomes</title>
      <link>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/council-balances-rates-increase-with-achieving-long-term-community-outcomes/</link>
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      <category>government</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/council-balances-rates-increase-with-achieving-long-term-community-outcomes/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-25T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Amalgamation</title>
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      <description>Should Wellington City merge with other councils? Public feedback is open until 19 July!</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:10:03 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-24T11:10:03Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Air quality issues highlighted in Wellington urban corridors, Wairarapa towns</title>
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      <category>wairarapa</category>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/air-quality-issues-highlighted-in-wellington-urban-corridors-wairarapa-towns/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-18T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Workstreams and model design principles</title>
      <link>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/workstreams-and-model-design-principles/</link>
      <description />
      <category>government</category>
      <category>regional-council</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/workstreams-and-model-design-principles/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-15T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Traffic Resolutions August 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/traffic-resolutions-august-2026</link>
      <description>Provide feedback on Traffic Resolutions until 5pm, 24 June 2026</description>
      <category>consultation</category>
      <category>wcc</category>
      <category>government</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:50:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/traffic-resolutions-august-2026</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-10T00:50:03Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Johnsonville rail services bus replaced following an emergency services incident</title>
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      <category>johnsonville</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/johnsonville-rail-services-bus-replaced-following-an-emergency-services-incident/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-08T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Movin’March 2026 competition winners announced</title>
      <link>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/movinmarch-2026-competition-winners-announced/</link>
      <description />
      <category>government</category>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/movinmarch-2026-competition-winners-announced/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-06-08T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Freyberg Street neighbourhood street trial</title>
      <link>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/freyberg-street</link>
      <description>Have your say on the Freyberg St Neighbourhood Street trial! The changes we made need a permanent solution, and Council needs to make a decision about the trial's future.</description>
      <category>consultation</category>
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      <category>government</category>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:10:05 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-05-30T21:10:05Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Bus improvements projects</title>
      <link>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/bus</link>
      <description>We’re proposing changes to strengthen the public transport network and respond to passenger demand. Have your say on the Harbour Quays and Eastern Bus Corridor projects.</description>
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      <category>government</category>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:10:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/bus</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-05-30T21:10:05Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Traffic and Parking Bylaw Review</title>
      <link>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/traffic-and-parking-bylaw-review</link>
      <description>The Traffic and Parking Bylaw 2021 was adopted by the Wellington City Council (the Council) in August 2021 and is now under review,</description>
      <category>parking</category>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:10:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/traffic-and-parking-bylaw-review</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-05-30T21:10:05Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Freyberg Playground upgrade</title>
      <link>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/freyberg-playground-upgrade</link>
      <description>We're updating the Freyberg Park play area!</description>
      <category>consultation</category>
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      <category>government</category>
      <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 21:10:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/freyberg-playground-upgrade</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-05-30T21:10:05Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Building stronger communities alongside flood resilience</title>
      <link>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/building-stronger-communities-alongside-flood-resilience/</link>
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      <category>government</category>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/building-stronger-communities-alongside-flood-resilience/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-05-29T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Council enters Transfer Agreement with Tiaki Wai – the final step in establishing new water organisation</title>
      <link>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/council-enters-transfer-agreement-with-tiaki-wai-the-final-step-in-establishing-new-water-organisation/</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/news/council-enters-transfer-agreement-with-tiaki-wai-the-final-step-in-establishing-new-water-organisation/</guid>
      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-05-29T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Budget 2026 rail funding commended but sustained investment required</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-05-28T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Greater Wellington backs increased rail use during fuel supply crisis</title>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-29T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Greater Wellington announces train maintenance depot investment in Masterton</title>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-28T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Strong safety advice issued for Greater Wellington regional parks during severe weather</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-20T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa mourn the sudden passing of Councillor Adrienne Staples</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Greater Wellington Regional Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-19T00:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Mitchell Street play area renewal  </title>
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      <description>We are updating the Mitchell Street Play Area</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:30:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/mitchell-street-play-area-renewal</guid>
      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-17T05:30:03Z</dc:date>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T08:00:06Z</dc:date>
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      <description>From 25 March – 22 April 2026, Tiaki Wai will be asking residents and ratepayers for their feedback on their Water Services Strategy.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T08:00:06Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Aotea Quay - Speed Limit Change</title>
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      <description>Provide feedback on Traffic Resolutions until 5pm, 6th of May 2026.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:06 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Kōrero Mai | Let's Talk | Wellington City Council</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T08:00:06Z</dc:date>
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