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”
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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”
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”
Merry Christmas and remember to fly less
Merry Christmas to everyone and have a good holiday. Remember one of the easiest ways for the aviation industry to quickly decarbonize is for everyone to fly less. A recent UK study has put forward a scenario that the top earners need to fly less. By reducing top earner air travel by a modest amount,ContinueContinue reading “Merry Christmas and remember to fly less”
WLG Community & Environment Fund
The Allocation of Funds for the 2023 and first round of the WLG Community and Environment Fund is complete. A big thank you to the Trustees, especially Stephanie Rakuraku from Strathmore Park Residents Association, who undertook a robust and detailed analysis of all the applications with support from Wellington Airport. Feedback from the Trustees wasContinueContinue reading “WLG Community & Environment Fund”
Wellington City Council proposal to sell their airport shares
Wellington City Council is proposing selling their airport shares. What do Guardians of the Bays members think of the proposal? Right now, WCC holds a 34 percent share of Wellington Airport with a value of $28 million. WCC two board of Directors are Mayor Tory Whanau and Wayne Eagleson. The Guardians of the Bays hasContinueContinue reading “Wellington City Council proposal to sell their airport shares”
East Side Area Update
Wellington Airport is staging development on the East Side Area. Stage One is the removal of two holes of Miramar Golf Course to the south of the club-rooms to provide more car-parking. For more information: https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/news/airport-updates/wellington-airport-to-begin-development-of-former-golf-club-land-in-2024/ For information on Mid 2024 green buffer zone consultation with maps and diagrams: https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/documents/4133/Wellington_Airport_Miramar_Golf_Course_Publication_Oct23.pdf
Guardians of the Bays 