The Fast Track team has informed Guardians of the Bays (GOTB) we can comment on the Fast Track application of the Wellington International Airport Southern Seawall Renewal Project . We have till the 10 March 2026 to comment. Some key facts are that there will be three construction yards, and the construction site on theContinueContinue reading “GOTB has been invited to comment on Wellington International Airport Southern Seawall Renewal Project”
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Raw Sewage is a coastal disaster, and it increases bird activity around Wellington Airport
The continued discharge of untreated sewage is a disaster for our southern coast. It is not only causing issues to the environment and local community but it’s increasing the number of seabirds (mainly black back gulls) in and around the southern coast. Locals in the area have noticed the bird activity at the point ofContinueContinue reading “Raw Sewage is a coastal disaster, and it increases bird activity around Wellington Airport”
Wellington Airport Southern Seawall has been Fast Tracked!
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!”
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”
Apply for a WLG Community and Environment Fund
Applications are opened on the 1 August 2025 and closes on the 31 August for this years WLG Community and Environment Fund. 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. The funding priorities include education,ContinueContinue reading “Apply for a WLG Community and Environment Fund”
AGM Thursday 29 May 2025
The Guardians of the Bays 2025 Annual General Meeting will be: On Thursday 29 May at 7.30pm At the Strathmore Park Community Centre – Te Tūhunga Rau Location 108 Strathmore Ave, Strathmore Park, map here. You need to be member to attend the AGM. Please email email guardiansofthebays@gmail.com about becoming a member. We look forward to havingContinueContinue reading “AGM Thursday 29 May 2025”
Plane Sense
Plane Sense the residents group, from Broadmeadows, Khandallah, Ōhāriu Valley, Ngaio and Crofton Downs, are fundraising to support their challenge of the process and implementation of the flight paths in and out of Wellington Airport. The May 2025 High Court hearing has been postponed due to late affidavits and lack of information from Wellington Airport,ContinueContinue reading “Plane Sense”
East Side Area Carpark and storage area
Photo: Lyall Bay 22 April 2025 – https://www.facebook.com/lyallbaywgtn The East Side Area golf course land has been converted from a golf course green into two hectares of hard black asphalt for 800 cars. The proposal is for boundary treatments, to surround this area with a walking track, and planting. More information can be found inContinueContinue reading “East Side Area Carpark and storage area”
2024 WLG Community and Environment Trust allocations
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
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”
Guardians of the Bays 