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”
Category Archives: Public Meetings
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”
Invite to Public Webinars on Climate Change Consultation from He Pou a Rangi – Climate Change Commission
He Pou a Rangi, the Climate Change Commission, are consulting from 8 April to 31 May 2024 on the discussion document into whether emissions from international shipping and aviation should be included in the emissions reduction target. The results of the consultation will inform the Commission’s upcoming advice to the Government – due by theContinueContinue reading “Invite to Public Webinars on Climate Change Consultation from He Pou a Rangi – Climate Change Commission”
Reducing Stormwater Pollution
Wellington Water are seeking community input on the proposed Community Engagement Framework on stormwater and wastewater discharge. They are applying for a global stormwater discharge consent (‘the stormwater consent’) and for wet weather overflow discharge consents from the three wastewater networks, Wellington (including Karori), Porirua (including north Wellington) and Hutt (‘the wet weather overflow dischargeContinueContinue reading “Reducing Stormwater Pollution”
Wellington Airport Seawall Renewal
Wellington Airport’s is consulting the community on the renewal of the southern and Lyall Bay seawalls and breakwater. The airport has been talking about this for ages. We are now able to tell them we don’t want an airport extension, the seawall renewal needs to keep within the boundaries they already have and climate adaptationContinueContinue reading “Wellington Airport Seawall Renewal”
Annual Report presented at the AGM
The Executive of Guardians of the Bays and our supporters have worked very hard this year on several fronts. We have achieved a lot but there is still a lot to do. Read the Annual Report 11 August 2022 presented at the AGM. Check out the presentation at the AGM from James Renwick and JamesContinueContinue reading “Annual Report presented at the AGM”
James Renwick and James Higham discussion at our AGM
During our AGM, we got two excellent guest speakers presenting (via video) on the aviation industry and its effects on climate change:James Renwick, climate scientist and Professor of Physical Geography at Victoria University of Wellington.James Higham, sustainable tourism and Professor of Tourism Otago University.https://videos.files.wordpress.com/6r65Vpe1/2022-08-11-gotb-james-r-and-james-h-presentation.mp4
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 EasternContinueContinue reading “Guardians of the Bays AGM minute”
Shelly Bay will be saved!
Mark your calendars! Hui / Community meeting: Come and hear Iwi, Eastern suburbs and Wellington speakers plans for Shelly Bay and the wider peninsula. Venue: ASB Sports centre, 72 Kemp Street DATE: 30 June 2021 TIME: 6 – 8 PM Kemp Street
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:ContinueContinue reading “Guardians Annual General Meeting 2021”
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