Wellington Airport has submitted the Southern Seawall project for the Fast Track process on 23 October 2025. https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/news/airport-projects/southern-seawall-renewal/ The Wellington International Airport Southern Seawall Renewal Fast Track application is described as- Replace and upgrade the existing seawall at the southern end of the runway, and carry out activities to support reconstruction, including a new orContinueContinue reading “Wellington Airport Southern Seawall has been Fast Tracked!”
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Plane Sense has been to the High Court
Plane Sense has been to the High Court from the 17-19 November 2025 and a judgement will be issued in the New Year. The case focused on whether the process used to introduce the flight path system aka Divergent Missed Approach Protection System (DMAPs) on 1 December 2022 was lawful. The hearing examined the decision-makingContinueContinue reading “Plane Sense has been to the High Court”
Wellington transport projects Consultation
Waka Kotahi- New Zealand Transport Agency has undertaken a very short public consultation on the proposed major Wellington transport project aka – a second Mt Victoria tunnel, a second Terrace tunnel and all the associated works https://nzta.govt.nz/media-releases/engagement-about-to-open-for-major-wellington-transport-project. It is also a very different proposal than the Lets Get Wellington Moving project you may of seenContinueContinue reading “Wellington transport projects Consultation”
Report on the AGM
Thank you to the members who attended the 29 May 2025 AGM. It was good to see you both in person and online. With the support of the members, we were able to: Discuss and vote on a new constitution to remain an incorporated society under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. The constitution is availableContinueContinue reading “Report on the AGM”
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
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
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”
The future is Rail!
The Future is Rail are asking for a comprehensive national strategy for inter-regional passenger rail services built around concerns for climate action, accessibility, affordability and economic development. This is important to have an excellent inter-regional passenger rail to reduce the amount of passenger aviation numbers in New Zealand. If you want to hear what ‘TheContinueContinue reading “The future is Rail!”
Guardians of the Bays 