Native Tree Giveaway at Civic Square: Greater Wellington Regional Council is giving away 1000 native trees in the Civic Square on July 7 (Wednesday) from 12.30 pm. They want to "encourage Wellingtonians to plant more natives and to value native trees". I quite like their blurb, too: "Greater Wellington promotes Quality for life by ensuring our environment is protected while meeting the economic, cultural and social needs of the community."