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2024 WLG Community and Environment Trust allocations

A view of Miramar Peninsula from the North. On the left hand side is introductory text on the WLG Community and Environment Fund

The 2024 WLG Community and Environment Trust allocations were made in October. Yvonne Weeber Chair of GOTB became a casual Trustee to undertake the 2024 assessment as Stephanie Rakuraku had to retire early from her Trustee role. Leila Martley is the now the new community Trustee. She lives in Strathmore Park and is an activeContinueContinue reading “2024 WLG Community and Environment Trust allocations”

Griffith Aviation Reimagined 2024

Twin engine aircraft flying low overhead

Griffith University held its annual free webinar series in October 2024, featuring industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers sharing their insights about a transition to a low-carbon and climate-ready future for the aviation sector. Each session has presentations from three subject matter experts, followed by a 20-minute question-and-answer session where the panel can answer your questions.ContinueContinue reading “Griffith Aviation Reimagined 2024”

Wellington Airport releases FY24 Climate-related Disclosures and Greenhouse Gas Inventory

Aerial view of Wellington Airport from the North-east. Wellington harbour appears in the foreground with Cook Strait in the background.

In June 2024 Wellington Airport released its first mandatory climate-related disclosures under the Financial Sector (Climate-related Disclosures and Other Matters) Amendment Act. Full information and reports can be found on the Wellington Airport website.

Wellington City District Plan

The Wellington City Council 2024 District Plan webpage is a good place to go to understand the complexity of the Proposed Wellington City District Plan and the two-part process. Part one is a streamlined process, known as the Intensification Streamlined Planning Process (ISPP) relates to housing, noise, and the Airport Zone. The Decision making andContinueContinue reading “Wellington City District Plan”

Wellington Airport Seawalls and Fast Track Legislation

Waves, beach and seawell near southern end of Wellington airport runway

WIAL has been investigating renewal works on the seawalls to the west and south of the airport. WIAL has applied for the southern seawall project to be listed in Schedule 2A of the Government’s Fast Track legislation. This would mean less community involvement in the consenting process and development of this project. To hear WIALContinueContinue reading “Wellington Airport Seawalls and Fast Track Legislation”

Air Turbulence

Air turbulence has been increasingly in the news recently as the world’s skies get bumpier. It’s very ironic that flying, with aviation emissions and contra air trails, increases climate change which in turn makes clear air turbulence more common. Wearing a seatbelt is one way of not being injured when dramatic air turbulence occurs. However,ContinueContinue reading “Air Turbulence”

AGM Update

The letters "AGM" are cut into wet sand.

Thank you to all the Guardians of the Bays (GOTB) members who attended our hybrid meeting held at the Strathmore Park Community Centre and online on 15 May 2024. Elected members are: Yvonne Weeber – Chair Jeff Weir – Executive member Joanna Colton – Treasurer It was agreed that GOTB would become an incorporated societyContinueContinue reading “AGM Update”

WLG Community and Environment Fund

Apply for the Fund Applications for the 2024 WLG Community and Environment Fund are now open and close on the 31 August 2024. The WLG Community & Environment Fund provides grants to organisations and community groups located within Motukairangi/Eastern Ward for the purpose of education, promotion and advancement of the community. This funding came outContinueContinue reading “WLG Community and Environment Fund”

AGM

Guardians of the Bays Annual General Meeting will be: On Wednesday 15 May at 7.30pm At the Strathmore Park Community Centre – Te Tūhunga Rau Location 108 Strathmore Ave, Strathmore Park Vehicle entrance is below the building with parking at the rear or on the street The AGM will be held both at TeContinueContinue reading “AGM”

Wellington City Council’s Long Term Plan 2024-34

There is a month to give feedback on the Wellington City Long Term Plan 2024-34 as formal consultation is open till the 12 May 2024. In our last 2023 newsletter we asked you about your thoughts on the council’s ownership of Wellington Airport Shares. We had feedback from Guardians of the Bays members which rangedContinueContinue reading “Wellington City Council’s Long Term Plan 2024-34”