Greater Wellington Regional Council / February 2021
Greater Wellington promotes Quality for Life by ensuring our environment is protected while meeting the economic, cultural and social needs of the community. Our specific responsibilities include environment management, flood protection and land management, provision of regional parks, public transport planning and funding, and metropolitan water supply.
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East Harbour Regional Park Article February 2021
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- Back in October Trap and Trigger, professional hunters undertook eight days of deer hunting in the Northern Forest as part of Greater Wellington’s deer control program.
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Wellingtonians must practice water safety - it saves lives
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- This summer, our region has seen three tragic water deaths that are unfortunate reminders for the community to stay vigilant and prepare for the unexpected on the water to keep safe says Greater Wellington Regional Council.
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Cargobike trial competition for whānau– zero emissions and 100% fun
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- The families of five schools and early childhood centres are trialling cargobikes and getting the chance to win a $8000 cargobike prize pack, thanks to a partnership between Greater Wellington Regional Council and Bicycle Junction.
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Queen Elizabeth Park Festival: A smorgasbord of fun for the whole family
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- Greater Wellington’s free festival at Queen Elizabeth Park (QEP) this Sunday 28 February will offer a smorgasbord of fun, family-friendly activities and entertainment with something for everyone.
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Barnyard bash at Battle Hill offers a chance to reconnect with the land
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- Greater Wellington will bring farm to whānau with Battle Hill Family Farm Day on Saturday 6 March, a free event in the council’s jam-packed summer events calendar giving people a chance to experience a taste of rural life.
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Greater Wellington gets green boost to achieve climate positive by 2035
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- Greater Wellington’s Climate Committee has approved additional funding to plan and deliver the retirement of grazing and restoration of our regional parks, a decision that will help the regional council achieve its ambitious climate goals.
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Conservation volunteer programme helps keep Baring Head beautiful
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- Since 2018 participants of Conservation Volunteer NZ’s Conservation Work Skills (CWS) programme have contributed to a variety of projects that help to make Baring Head a site of natural beauty and historical significance.
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Greater Wellington urges developer to consult with community on Underhill Road earthworks
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- Greater Wellington Regional Council (Greater Wellington) is confident in the process it followed, however is calling for the earthworks developer at the Underhill Road site to give locals an opportunity to express their concerns with the activities underway.
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Greater Wellington and Metlink flying the flag for climate action at Round the Bays
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- With the region back to COVID-19 Alert Level 1, Greater Wellington councillors are getting ready, getting set, and raring to go represent the council’s climate goals at Brendan Foot Supersite (BFS) Round the Bays.
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Toxic algae blooms in the Ruamahanga and Kapiti Coast catchments – check before you swim and keep dogs on leashes
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- Greater Wellington is urging the community to check for LAWA website warnings and alerts, following the emergence of toxic algal blooms in several rivers in both the Ruamahanga and Kapiti Coast catchments.
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Greater Wellington calls for community views on an efficient, accessible and low carbon public transport network
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- Public consultation on the draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2021 (RPTP) is open and Greater Wellington wants the community’s views on improving our region’s public transport network to help drive decarbonisation of vehicles, improve safety and customer experience, and increase public transport usage across the region.
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Consultation calls for lower carbon emissions, safer roads and a more connected transport network across the Wellington region
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- Public consultation is open for the Regional Land Transport Plan 2021 (RLTP) which is calling on the community’s views on how to make a safer, more sustainable transport network for our region.
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Gear up for a great day out at Bike the Remutaka Family Day
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- Greater Wellington’s Bike the Remutaka Family Day on 13 February will make it easy for the whole whānau to get out and enjoy the magnificent Remutaka rail trail on two wheels.
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Regional government can deliver on climate commission’s advice
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- Providing emissions free public transport and rebuilding natural infrastructure like forests and wetlands are two ways regional government can help Aotearoa New Zealand stick to the Climate Change Commission’s new emission’s budgets, says Greater Wellington Climate Committee chair Cr Thomas Nash.
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Wairarapa farmers leading the way with wetland restoration
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- A partnership of Wairarapa farmers is a part of a growing wetland restoration movement to build community resilience against flooding, drought, landslides and water pollution.
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