Hot weather and low rainfall have combined to increase the risk of toxic algae with parts of the Hutt River now over the limit for safe swimming.
Environment
Drone shows flowering on endangered tree
Council’s drones have once again proved valuable for the parks team, this time by being able to investigate whether an endangered species of tree in one of Lower Hutt’s reserves is going to flower this year. There...
Celebrating Percy Scenic Reserve’s Botanical Legacy
The heritage and the ongoing conservation efforts of Percy Scenic Reserve were celebrated on its public open day on Saturday 2 November. With surprise visits from some of the past curators and caretakers (Paul Coles...
