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 adverseContinue reading "Our submission on the Civil Aviation Bill"

A change in the recreational aircraft flightpath: a win for the community

Credit: https://twitter.com/tristamsparks Guardians of the Bays are pleased to report that a change has finally been enacted to reduce the recreational air traffic noise that residents living in Miramar North are exposed to. When the weather is good, planes from the Wellington Aero Club have been circling the Miramar Peninsula along what is known as theContinue reading "A change in the recreational aircraft flightpath: a win for the community"

Quick Submission Guide on the Civil Aviation Bill 2021

This guide is prepared by Guardians of the Bays. We’re a community group set up to oppose Wellington Airport’s expansion plans. But all over the country, communities are facing more noise and more disruption from airports' aggressive expansion plans - which are also making the climate emergency worse. The Government's new Civil Aviation Bill could doContinue reading "Quick Submission Guide on the Civil Aviation Bill 2021"

Guardians taking Wgtn Airport to Environment Court – appealing against expansion

Guardians of the Bays has lodged an appeal with the Environment Court against Wellington International Airport Limited’s aggressive and unsustainable expansion plan. The Airport’s plan Notice of Requirement for the East Side Area removes the buffer area that exists between the airport and the community of Strathmore Park to the east; putting much larger jetContinue reading "Guardians taking Wgtn Airport to Environment Court – appealing against expansion"

WIAL’s decision to proceed

Guardians of the Bays are considering their options after hearing that Wellington International Airport (WIAL) have today accepted the Notice of Requirement (NOR) and airport expansion on the Eastern Side of the Airport into the Miramar Golf Course. The hearing of WIALs NOR expansion plans faced a large number of objections and criticism from theContinue reading "WIAL’s decision to proceed"

Notice of Requirement final recommendation

Kia ora koutou, Guardians of the Bays is disappointed by the Independent Commissioner's recommendation to approve Wellington International Airport Limited (WIAL)’s project to expand the East Side Area and over half of Miramar golf course. We are disappointed by this recommendation as it has failed to take into proper consideration the significant adverse effects onContinue reading "Notice of Requirement final recommendation"

Guardians of the Bays AGM minute

Kia ora! On the 7th of July 2021, our exec committee gathered with the public to hold our annual AGM. We had several speakers and discussed exciting initiatives which we will be working on over the next half of 2021. We remain committed more than ever to ensure the community comes first in the EasternContinue reading "Guardians of the Bays AGM minute"

Guardians Annual General Meeting 2021

Wednesday 7th of JulySt Aidan's Church centre, 89 Miramar Ave6.45pm come for a cup of coffee/tea and food .7pm AGM will start. Welcome to our Annual General Meeting, edition 2021. This hui is open to the public and will cover general business but also discuss the airport expansion. Below is the agenda of the meeting:Continue reading "Guardians Annual General Meeting 2021"