Regional Council takes action on climate change
The Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) has adopted a climate change strategy focused on strengthening the long-term resilience and sustainability of the Wellington region through […]
Environment
Kāpiti Kokako making comeback
Kokako, one of New Zealand’s endangered birds have been making a strong comeback since there were protected on Kāpiti Island. With the numbers growing, despite […]
Anglers urged to vote in best interests of our fishing and hunting resources
The country’s anglers and game bird hunters are being reminded to make sure they vote in the Fish and Game Council elections.Fish & Game Communications […]
Yellow sludge – just nature doing its 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 […]
Plastic Free July – simple rules
The ChallengeThe challenge is quite simple. Attempt to refuse single-use plastic during July. “Single-use” includes plastic shopping bags, plastic cups, straws, plastic packaging…basically anything that’s […]
Waikanae planting taking shape
Have you been noticing the planting taking shape at the southern entrance to Waikanae? These are some of the masterminds behind it! The Waikanae Community […]
5000 Trees in 4 Hours Planting Day
Help plant 5000 Trees in 4 Hours at Queen Elizabeth Park in the biggest planting day of the season. Join the Kāpiti community to plant […]
Oil spills on Kāpiti Coast
A Waikanae woman says the discovery of oil blobs along 10 kilometers of the Kāpiti Coast is a sign the oil industry has outstayed its […]
Coast and rivers users lap up information
Wellington’s coast and rivers users are lapping up information on water quality and want more, according to a recent online survey.The very popular electronic survey […]
Feedback helps shape the draft Natural Resource Plan
Thousands of points of interest have been raised by the public in response to the release of a draft Natural Resources Plan for the Wellington […]