East Harbour, Lower Hutt

ANZAC Day

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Remember, as it is ANZAC day, our trains, buses and ferries run on public holiday timetables. Our normal weekday services will resume tomorrow.

Please check our timetables page for details:

Useless Bus Service

Owen from Epuni

Metlink advised me this morning local buses will only stop for passengers at a bus stop if the passenger waves the bus down. So I tried it and the bus went straight past thinking I was waving it on !!!?

Wishing everyone a peaceful Anzac Day ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Tomorrow we remember those who have made the greatest sacrifice to keep us all safe.

#NSNZsafercommunities

Thorndon Community Emergency Hub Information Evening

Ashleigh Brown from Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO)

Do you live or work in Thorndon and want to know more about how the next few days might pan out following an emergency event?

Join us for an Information Evening at the local Community Emergency Hub, Thorndon School, to review the Community Response Plan for the area and then put this plan into … View moreDo you live or work in Thorndon and want to know more about how the next few days might pan out following an emergency event?

Join us for an Information Evening at the local Community Emergency Hub, Thorndon School, to review the Community Response Plan for the area and then put this plan into practice during a mini-exercise using an earthquake scenario.

No experience required and you can contribute as much or as little as you like. Light refreshments will be provided. See the Facebook Event for more details.

Freshwater and Biodiversity

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

This year, we're taking care of fresh water quality and biodiversity. Find out how you're helping below:
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What you need to know about Anzac Day in the Wellington region

The Hutt News

As New Zealand pauses this Thursday to commemorate Anzac Day, so does Wellington and the surrounding…

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Vulnerable Kakahi Found

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Hidden away near Lake Wairarapa, the nationally vulnerable Echyridella aucklandica have been found. This species of kakahi is the rarer of the two species found in the Wellington Region and have previously only been recorded in the northern end of Lake Wairarapa 🌊 This new find is good news for … View moreHidden away near Lake Wairarapa, the nationally vulnerable Echyridella aucklandica have been found. This species of kakahi is the rarer of the two species found in the Wellington Region and have previously only been recorded in the northern end of Lake Wairarapa 🌊 This new find is good news for this species as being present over a wider range of habitats and locations should help with the ongoing survival of their populations.

Kapiti Coastline

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

We have been working towards protecting the coast from erosion with the 2015-35 long term plan. Previously, the council have aimed for a shared pathway and upgraded lights, now their focus is on the coastline.

Kapiti Coast District Council are developing a plan to improve town centers, focusing on… View moreWe have been working towards protecting the coast from erosion with the 2015-35 long term plan. Previously, the council have aimed for a shared pathway and upgraded lights, now their focus is on the coastline.

Kapiti Coast District Council are developing a plan to improve town centers, focusing on Paraparaumu and Waikanae. Take a look at their online newspaper for new information on the project: