The Executive of Guardians of the Bays and our supporters have worked very hard this year on several fronts. We have achieved a lot but there is still a lot to do. Read the Annual Report 11 August 2022 presented at the AGM. Check out the presentation at the AGM from James Renwick and JamesContinueContinue reading “Annual Report presented at the AGM”
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Guardians Submission on the Proposed District Plan
The Guardians of the Bays has submitted on the Wellington City Proposed District Plan. Our submission focused on the Noise and the Airport Zone. Guardians Introduction to Submission Proposed District Plan Guardians Proposed District Plan Submission Table
James Renwick and James Higham discussion at our AGM
During our AGM, we got two excellent guest speakers presenting (via video) on the aviation industry and its effects on climate change:James Renwick, climate scientist and Professor of Physical Geography at Victoria University of Wellington.James Higham, sustainable tourism and Professor of Tourism Otago University.https://videos.files.wordpress.com/6r65Vpe1/2022-08-11-gotb-james-r-and-james-h-presentation.mp4
Our 2022 AGM is on the Thursday the 11th of August
We will be holding our AGM on Thursday 11th August 2022. Kick off is at 6pm @ St Aidan’s Anglican Church, 89 Miramar Avenue, Miramar.With awesome guest speakers!!! Part 1 – Members Only 6pm to 7pm This is the part where members review the achievements of the last year, proposed changes to the constitution & financial report,ContinueContinue reading “Our 2022 AGM is on the Thursday the 11th of August”
Guardians reach settlement with Wellington Airport
Guardians of the Bays is pleased to report that it has achieved a settlement of its appeal against Wellington International Airport Ltd. The appeal was about the Airport’s designations for airport activities on the current site and over the current section of the golf course owned by WIAL.The settlement includes improvements to the designation conditionsContinueContinue reading “Guardians reach settlement with Wellington Airport”
Guardians support councillors’ move to oppose airport expansion
Guardians of the Bays are supportive of the initiative by five City Councillors for the council to publicly oppose the expansion of Wellington Airport. City Councillors will vote on Thursday on whether to issue this statement. If passed, it will send a clear message to the Airport that Wellington, through the voices of its City Council, isContinueContinue reading “Guardians support councillors’ move to oppose airport expansion”
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Stop the Wellington Airport expansion short 1
Our submission on the Civil Aviation Bill
On the 17th of February, we made an oral submission to the Infrastructure and Transport Committee, following our written submission. Watch the video here: Alternatively, you can read the full transcript of our submission here: Guardians of the Bays is an incorporated society representing 400 concerned residents opposing any increase in airport activity until its adverseContinueContinue reading “Our submission on the Civil Aviation Bill”
We are ALREADY at peak airport!
We have started a mailing campaign to inform Eastern suburbs residents what the airport is planning. You may have received or will receive this leaflet in your letterbox. Its primary goal is to ensure residents are aware of what is done of their home and the increased adverse effects the airport will inflict to theContinueContinue reading “We are ALREADY at peak airport!”
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