Bold New Strategy Paves Way to Low-Carbon Future
A new strategy released by Greater Wellington outlines a pathway to a low-carbon, resilient future and the urgent actions required to achieve it. The Wellington […]
Environment
Pest Free Whitby Celebrates Volunteers’ Efforts in Protecting Local Wildlife
Pest Free Whitby (PFW), a dedicated group of volunteers, is transforming Whitby into a sanctuary for native birds, lizards, and insects. Part of the larger […]
Porirua Wildlife Conservationist named in King’s Birthday Honours
Paul (Scratch) Jansen who has contributed to conservation through New Zealand Wildlife Service and Department of Conservation (DOC) roles since 1979, most recently in senior […]
Boost to Buses and Trains, for Canes’ Quarterfinal
In anticipation of the quarterfinal match between the Hurricanes and the Melbourne Rebels at Sky Stadium on Saturday, 8 June, Metlink is enhancing its transport […]
Skinks cause $12 Million delay
Moving a native population of skinks has contributed to the doubling of the cost of a Porirua sewage tank. Wellington Water started work on the […]
Earthquake Prep for Porirua Residents
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 27km north of Wellington at 10pm on 4 June 2024, with the epicentre around 10km north-west of Porirua. In light […]
Milestone reached in Porirua’s Climate Resilience
In a landmark move towards climate resilience, the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee (WRLC) has adopted the Wellington Regional Climate Change Impact Assessment Report (WRCCIA). This […]
Porirua Landfill Adjusts Fees: Green Waste Down, General Waste Up
Starting 1 July, Porirua residents will benefit from reduced fees for disposing of green waste at Spicer Landfill, with a decrease of 23%. However, fees […]
Themed Aotea Fairy Walkway
A warm thanks of appreciation has gone out from the Aotea community to Gabrielle Saville, for starting the Themed Aotea Fairy Walkway, in Dales Reserve […]
Porirua rose garden to get modern upgrade
Aotea Lagoon’s rose garden area is to be rejuvenated as part of a plan to make the southern part of the popular Porirua reserve modern, […]
