https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/api/v_alpha/projects Screen scraped news items https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/annual-plan-2026-27 To find out everything you need to know about the Annual Plan including what's happening in your area click here. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:02:45 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/annual-plan-2026-27 2026-03-20T01:02:45Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/flood-photos Submit Your Photos from the 15 and 16 February Flood EventsIt has been a tough couple of days for our region, with heavy rain and strong winds closing schools, cutting power, and bringing down trees and debris. Emergency crews are working hard to restore connections and support our communities, including our own Greater Wellington kaimahi. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Another important part of emergency management is improving the flood hazard models we use to understand flood risk and prepare for future events. We are gathering photos now so we have good quality information available for future modelling projects when they come up in our programme. Your images from the recent flooding are a big help to us and will support that long‑term work across the region.You can share your photos using the map tool below, or email them to us.If you choose to email your photos to floods@gw.govt.nz, please include:The date the photo was takenThe time the photo was takenThe street address or specific locationThe direction the photo was taken fromPhotos from anywhere in the region are welcome, and images from the lower Wairarapa Valley, Wainuiomata and Waiwhetū are especially helpful as these areas experienced significant flooding.Thank you for helping us strengthen the region’s flood resilience. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:54:16 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/flood-photos 2026-02-16T22:54:16Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/information-technology-appropriate-use-policy-update Consultation is now open for all Greater Wellington staff on the revised Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy. Consultation closes 13 March 2026. Why are we updating the policy?We review the Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy every three years, to make sure it is up to date with new technologies and legislation. This update helps us protect our information, systems and technology so we can serve our communities safely, reliably and responsibly.What is the policy about?Our Information Technology Appropriate Use Policy aims to clearly define the acceptable ways to use an organisation's technology and information resources. It's in place to safeguard Greater Wellington’s security, productivity and legal responsibilities, and give a clear understanding to Greater Wellington kaimahi on how to manage their technology.The proposed policies and guidelines set out to:Secure and manage your Greater Wellington accountUse and access our systems and information responsiblyAccess new software and technologyHandle portable media and external services securelyAppropriately use devices for personal useProtect your devices from damage and theftComply with conduct and legal requirementsWhat do I need to do?As a Greater Wellington staff member, we welcome your feedback and any suggestions about the updates to our policy.Please review the drafted updates to the policy document, read the policy rationale document for a better understanding of our reasoning, then give feedback by clicking the Take Survey button below.Submissions close 5pm, 13 March 2026 If you have any questions about the policy, please email David.young@gw.govt.nzPrivacy StatementGreater Wellington will collect, store, use and/or share your personal information in accordance with the Employees Privacy StatementYour feedback will be anonymised and used to develop and finalise the updated Appropriate Use Policy. If you request clarification on any of the proposed policies, your feedback will be used as a prompt to develop further policy explanation Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:21:31 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/information-technology-appropriate-use-policy-update 2026-02-19T18:21:31Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/akatarawa-forest-aerial-1080-operation *** Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will consider all feedback when finalizing operational plans. Once plans have been finalized,an operational fact sheet will be available on the Greater Wellington — 1080 operations webpage. For updated information, email - Pest.Animals@gw.govt.nz ***Greater Wellington is seeking feedback on the potential effects of a proposed aerial 1080 operation in Akatarawa Regional Park.This operation is proposed to commence late autumn to early winter 2026, and is part of our ongoing regional pest management programme aimed at reducing possum and rat populations to protect native forest ecosystems, birds, and other wildlife. The proposed control area includes sections of the Akatarawa Forest that have a history of possum control using aerially applied biodegradable 1080 cereal bait.The use of 1080 (sodium fluoroacetate) for pest control is regulated under the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms (HSNO) Act, and operations are carried out under permissions from Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora).We are consulting specifically on the environmental, social, and operational effects of the proposed activity. This includes potential effects on:Neighbouring land uses and livestock managementRecreation and public access to the park during and after the operationWater quality and aquatic environmentsWe invite feedback from the community and stakeholders to help us identify any potential effects, risks, or local considerations that should be taken into account before the operation proceeds.Please see the proposed operation fact sheet under the IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS tab in the right hand column. Your input will help ensure that this pest control operation is planned and carried out responsibly, with appropriate safeguards in place to protect people, animals, and the environment.Consultation will close on the 20th February 2026. Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:27:27 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/akatarawa-forest-aerial-1080-operation 2026-01-14T02:27:27Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/protected-project-test Thank you for being part of our Accessibility Research and Testing Pool. There are currently no consultations open, but when there are, they will be shown here.This is not a complaints channel. If you have a complaint about something you experienced, we certainly want to hear about it – please contact us by emailing info@metlink.org.nz, calling us on 0800 801 700, or filling out the online feedback form. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 23:43:20 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/protected-project-test 2023-11-08T23:43:20Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/gw-staff-consultations Welcome to Greater Wellington's internal staff consultations. Click on the open consultations to have your say on Greater Wellington staff projects and initiatives.Open consultations:There are no internal consultations running at the moment.Recent consultations:Draft Smokefree Environments PolicyFit for the Future Wed, 07 Apr 2021 02:33:13 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/gw-staff-consultations 2021-04-07T02:33:13Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/about Around 500,000 of us call this extraordinary region home.From the farms of southern Wairarapa to the market gardens of the Kāpiti Coast, we take care of the Wellington Region's wellbeing.We work on many projects and consultations across the region and we want to hear what you think - your voice helps shape the future of our region.To join the conversation, register here.There's plenty of ways to get in touch with Greater WellingtonPhone: 0800 496 734Email: info@gw.govt.nzIn person at one of our offices:Wellington | 100 Cuba St, Te Aro, WellingtonMasterton | Level 4, Departmental Building, 35 - 37 Chapel StreetUpper Hutt | 1056 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt Sun, 27 Nov 2016 23:37:16 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/about 2016-11-27T23:37:16Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/information-management-policy-update Consultation is now open for all Greater Wellington staff on the revised Information Management policy, guidelines and responsibilities. Consultation closes 5pm Monday 15 December 2025. Why are we updating the policy?We review the Information Management (IM) Policy every three years, to make sure it is up to date with new technologies and legislation.What is the policy about?The objectives of our proposed IM policy are to continue to manage information effectively, and securely, mitigate risks, enhance accessibility, ensure regulatory compliance, increase operational efficiency, and facilitate automation of all Greater Wellington’s physical and digital information.The policy sets out an effective approach to managing our information through information management stewardship.The proposed policies and guidelines set out to:• Ensure our people have the information they need to deliver services efficiently• Makes information accessible and searchable for the region, iwi partners and the public• Classifies and protects sensitive, in-confidence, private, and legally privileged information• Provides a managed approach to retaining and disposing of our records in line with the Public Records Act• Meet regulatory responsibilities and Te Tiriti o Waitangi obligations.What do I need to do?As a Greater Wellington staff member, we welcome your feedback and any suggestions about the updates to our policy.Please review the draft updates to the policy document and guidelines and responsibilities, then give feedback by clicking the Take Survey button below.Submissions close 5pm, Monday 15 December.If you have any questions, please email Chris.Dick@gw.govt.nzPrivacy StatementGreater Wellington will collect, store, use and/or share your personal information in accordance with the Employees Privacy StatementYour feedback will be used to develop anonymised themes, focus areas, and priorities to support review of the proposed Policy and guidelines, and advice for the final policy. Sun, 30 Nov 2025 22:37:06 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/information-management-policy-update 2025-11-30T22:37:06Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/upper-hutt-flood-modelling Help us finalise flood hazard maps for Upper HuttFlooding impacts more people, more often than any other natural hazard in the Wellington region. Understanding flood risk in our communities is more important than ever with the increase in large-scale weather events.  Greater Wellington and Wellington Water have both modelled the impacts of flooding in Upper Hutt. Greater Wellington has modelled the impacts of heavy rainfall on Te Awa Kairangi/Hutt River, while Wellington Water has modelled the impacts on the stormwater network and runoff on behalf of Upper Hutt City Council. Together, these maps will inform district planning, infrastructure investment, and emergency management planning.By working with communities to understand flood risks, we can help minimise the impacts on people, businesses, and critical infrastructure.  Why this matters.Flooding is the most frequent natural hazard in our region. Understanding where flooding could happen helps councils, communities, and landowners to:Plan emergency responsesProtect people, property, and infrastructureMake informed land use and development decisionsGreater Wellington and Wellington Water are engaging with the community together to keep things simple. We are hosting combined drop-in sessions so you only need to come to one event to discuss flooding affecting your property or neighborhood.The maps.Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River flood modellingGreater Wellington has updated three draft flood maps showing the impacts of:1900 cumec flood event – the 1% AEP (sometimes referred to as a 1‑in‑100‑year event) in the current climate2300 cumec flood event – the 1% AEP including climate change2800 cumec flood event – as agreed with the community in the Floodplain Management PlanAEP is the Annual Exceedence Probability, or a chance of a flood event of that size occurring in any given year.These maps show the modelled water depth of major flood events on Te Awa Kairangi / Hutt River. There are some properties that are within the updated flood hazard maps that weren’t in the previous maps. We are working closely with those property owners to ensure they are aware of the flood risk and planned flood protection measures, as well as how they and their community can be prepared.⮕ Click here to view Greater Wellington's maps and submit your feedback.Stormwater flood modellingWellington Water has generated two stormwater flood maps on behalf of Upper Hutt City Council:10% AEP flood map – (sometimes referred to as a 1‑in‑10‑year flood)1% AEP flood map – (sometimes referred to as a 1‑in‑100‑year flood)To ensure accuracy, Wellington Water would like to confirm whether these maps match your lived experience of flooding in your neighborhood, your property, street, or wider area.⮕ Click here to view Wellington Water's maps and submit your feedback.These maps are your opportunity to share any differences or questions that you may have following your lived experience in this area. You can do this by sharing flooding photos, stories, or observations. Community feedback is open from Monday 3 November to Friday 12 December 2025. How to have your sayExplore the maps by clicking between them on the map tool.Use the tool to leave comments and give feedback.You can also upload photos and videos to add more detail.Your feedback will help us ensure these maps accurately reflect local conditions before they’re finalised.Need more information or to talk to someone? If you’d prefer to talk with a Greater Wellington staff member to share your experiences, please email us at floods@gw.govt.nz. Or join us at one of our drop-in sessions to view the maps and share your recollections: Brewtown Farmers’ Market Sunday, 16 November 9am – 12pm Upper Hutt LibrarySaturday, 22 November 10am – 12pm Brewtown Farmers’ MarketSunday, 30 November 9am – 12 pm Upper Hutt LibraryWednesday 3 December 4pm – 6pm For advice on how to prepare for floods, or information about our wider flood protection work, please visit www.gw.govt.nz/flood-protection.  How we’ll use your information Please be aware that any feedback you share on the maps below will be visible to all visitors to the page. However, your personal details will be kept private. We use this information to refine our flood hazard model maps for Upper Hutt. We may also use your information to contact you to discuss your information in further detail or clarify things further with you. Your information is held securely by Greater Wellington, find out more in the Privacy Statement to the right.  Mon, 03 Nov 2025 03:29:29 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/upper-hutt-flood-modelling 2025-11-03T03:29:29Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/featherston-flood-modelling Help us improve flood hazard maps for FeatherstonGreater Wellington has been working with the Featherston community to understand the impacts of flooding from Donald’s and Abbots Creeks. We’re now consulting on draft flood hazard maps, and we’d like your feedback.These maps show areas most likely to flood during a severe weather event, including scenarios that consider climate change. Your knowledge and experience of flooding will help us refine the maps before they’re finalised.Click here to view the maps and share your feedback now.Why this matters.Flooding affects more people, more often than any other natural hazard in the Greater Wellington region. By understanding local flood risk, we can plan better and help reduce impacts on people, property, businesses and essential services.Flood hazard maps are used for:flood risk management planningemergency preparednessinforming development decisions (e.g. the Combined Wairarapa District Plan and the Featherston Masterplan).What's new?We’ve completed our technical modelling and created three draft flood hazard maps for Donald’s and Abbots Creeks:1% Annual Exceedance Probability (AEP) flood map (also known as a 1-in-100-year event)1% AEP flood map with climate change adjustments for rainfall1% AEP flood map with both rainfall and sea level rise adjustments.These maps are now available for community feedback until Tuesday, 30 July 2025.How to have your sayExplore the maps.Let us know if they reflect your experience of flooding in Featherston.Use the Submit function to tell us what you saw and where.You can also upload photos and videos to add more detail.Your feedback will help us ensure these maps accurately reflect local conditions before they’re finalised.Need more information or to talk to someone? If you’d prefer to talk with a Greater Wellington staff member to share your experiences, please email us at floods@gw.govt.nz and mention the Donald’s and Abbots Creeks. Or join us at one of our drop-in sessions to view the maps and share your recollections:Featherston Farmers’ MarketDate: Saturday 19 and 26 July 2025Time: 9am – 12pmLocation: 33 Fitzherbert Street, FeatherstonFor advice on how to prepare for floods, or information about our wider flood protection work, please visit www.gw.govt.nz/flood-protection.  How we’ll use your information Please be aware that any feedback you share on the maps below will be visible to all visitors to the page. However, your personal details will be kept private. We use this information to refine our flood hazard model map for the Donald’s and Abbots Creeks catchment. We may also use your information to contact you to discuss your information in further detail or clarify things further with you. Your information is held securely by Greater Wellington, find out more in the Privacy Statement to the right. Click here to view the maps and share your feedback now. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:56:40 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/featherston-flood-modelling 2025-07-30T22:56:40Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/conflict-of-interest-policy-consultation Consultation is now open for all Greater Wellington staff on the revised Conflict of interest policy's and guidelines. Consultation closes 5pm Monday 23 June 2025.There are three main documents we would like your feedback on: Conflict of interest and secondary employment policyConflict of interest and secondary employment guidelinesEmployee personal submissions policy You can also read the summary of the changes  If you require any of these documents to be supplied as a word document please get in touch.Your feedback will be carefully considered in finalising the policies and guidelines. Using your informationGreater Wellington will collect, store, use and/or share your personal information in accordance with its Employee Privacy Statement(External link). Your feedback will be used to develop anonymised themes, focus areas, and priorities to support review of the proposed Policy and guidelines, and advice to ELT on the final documents.Implementation We are very aware that implementation for existing staff will need to include education and training for people leaders.  If you have any thoughts or suggestions please do let us know. You can do this by emailing them to ask.hr@gw.govt.nz  Mon, 26 May 2025 23:41:03 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/conflict-of-interest-policy-consultation 2025-05-26T23:41:03Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/kapiti-flood-hazard-mapping Access the historic flood event maps >We need your help to update flood hazard maps for Kāpiti Coast rivers and streams, so we can keep the community updated about flood risks. Let us know if your recollection of historical river flooding events matches the flood hazard maps before Saturday 31 May 2025. The maps we’re updating are for three awa (river/stream) catchments on the Kāpiti Coast: Ōtaki River and the nearby Waitohu and Mangapouri Streams Waikanae River Mangaone Stream in Te Horo Flood hazard maps provide a clear picture of which areas are most at risk of flooding during severe weather, so that people can be informed and prepared for flood risks. To create flood hazard maps, we use computer software to analyse data from past floods and model which areas are likely to be impacted by flooding, both now and in the future. Greater Wellington works with communities to understand flood risk to help minimise the effects of river flooding on people, businesses, and critical infrastructure. Share your local knowledgeThe more information we have about past floods, the more accurate the flood hazard map for your community will be. If you were living on the Kāpiti Coast during any of the following flood events, let us know if the maps match your recollection of how heavy rainfall impacted the areas surrounding these catchments: Ōtaki River, Waitohu and Mangapouri Streams, and Mangaone Stream (Te Horo) catchments during heavy rainfall events in: October 1998 January 2005 February 2017 Waikanae River catchment, during heavy rainfall events in: October 1998 January 2005 October 2015. We’re looking for photos or videos of river and stream flooding only. Kāpiti Coast District Council manages urban stormwater systems and localised flooding, while Greater Wellington focuses on rivers, floodplains, and large-scale flood management across the region. To find out more, visit our FAQ page. If you have flooding information relating to blocked stormwater drains or heavy water pooling on roads, please contact Kāpiti Coast District Council. They are also updating their flood hazard maps. When submitting, please include: Any images of historic flood events, including time and date it was taken (if known) The water depth (if known) Whether it’s on public or private land How long the water took to recede Plus any other details that might help us, like the impacts on nearby areas. From the 7th of May, submit your images via the link below. Your input helps us better understand how rivers and streams behave during floods and improve how we manage flood risks in the region to help protect communities. Why are we doing this?Advances in flood modelling computer software make it a good time to update these maps. Doing this review also means updated maps can be used in future development planning, including the Whaitua Implementation Plan.Need more information or to talk to someone? For frequently asked questions about Kāpiti flood hazard mapping, head here. If you’d prefer to talk with a Flood Protection officer to share your experiences, please email us at floods@gw.govt.nz and mention the Kāpiti flood hazard mapping. For advice on how to prepare for floods, or information about our wider flood protection work, please visit www.gw.govt.nz/flood-protection. How we’ll use your information Please be aware that any feedback you share on the Maps below will be visible to all visitors to the page.We use this information to refine our flood hazard model for Kāpiti. We may use your contact information to follow up with you for additional details or to clarify the information you’ve provided. We may also contact you to seek permission for use of the photos for other purposes such as future engagement material. Your information is held securely by Greater Wellington, find out more in the Privacy Statement. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:14:46 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/kapiti-flood-hazard-mapping 2025-04-30T02:14:46Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/horokiwi-quarry Horokiwi Quarries Limited (HQL) has made an application to Greater Wellington Regional Council (Greater Wellington) for resource consent to continue activities associated with quarrying. On this page you can find everything you need to know about the resource consent application and making a submission.The submission period ended on 21 May 2025 at 5pm. Overview HQL has made an application to Greater Wellington for resource consent to continue activities associated with quarrying. The quarry is currently operating under existing consent (WGN090176 [38636], and WGN090176 [38635]) which expired on 17 January 2025.HQL have applied to undertake the following activities for a duration of 35 years to enable the ongoing operation of Horokiwi Quarry:To undertake earthworks for the purposes of quarrying.To discharge sediment laden water from an area of earthworks and stormwater from stabilised and impervious areas to land where it may enter water and to water. The receiving environment is the Horokiwi and Newlands Streams and the coastal marine area in the Wellington Harbour.To take water from the Newlands Stream for operational purposes (aggregate washing and dust suppression). HQL propose to take water at a rate of 18 litres/second up to a maximum of 360 m3 /day and 103,680 m³ /year.  HQL has proposed that on up to 6 days per year they may increase the take water up to a volume of 720 m3 /day provided the seven-day abstraction volume does not exceed 2,520 m³.HQL applied for consents 6 months prior to the expiry of their existing consent. Therefore, under section 124 (3) of the Resource Management Act they may continue to operate under the existing consent until either a new consent is granted, and all appeals are determined; or a new consent is declined, and all appeals are determined.Project description HQL is an open cast hard rock quarry, extracting and processing greywacke type rock which has been in operation since the 1920’s. The rock material is extracted through blasting, ripping, dozing and digging from quarry benches and faces. The material suitable for crushing is then loaded onto trucks and transported to the crushing plant for processing, where the material is crushed to size, and then screened to the required product size. Unsuitable material is either sold for fill or transported to the quarry overburden disposal area.Excess chip and sand are washed through scrubbers and screens and deposited in the relevant product bins. From there, the product is carted by truck from the bins to yard stockpiles where it is loaded onto trucks for sale. The product is then sold from the stockpile and carted from the site. The current extraction capacity at the quarry based on the demand of the market is up to approximately 800 tonnes of rock per hour. The capacity of the crushing and screening plant is up to 500 tonnes per hour and storage capacity is up to 500 tonnes per hour. The average total stockpile volume at the site is up to 40,000 tonnes.The quarry site is predominantly defined by steep slopes and terraces at varying elevations. Areas of the quarry site are actively quarried while other areas are not. Due to the steepness of the site, the active areas of the quarry are very dynamic, with internal infrastructure (roads drainage etc.) regularly changing to meet the demand for aggregate production. The stable areas of the site accommodate aggregate processing plant, site and office facilities, the weighbridge, permanent sediment control features and other facilities such as the filter press (used to recycle water from saturated material). These permanent facilities are generally located on the quarry floor in the southern portion of the site.HQL has proposed to manage sediment laden discharges from areas of earthworks and stormwater via the implementation erosion and sediment controls. these will treat water prior to discharge to the receiving environment.The receiving environment for stormwater and sediment laden discharges from the quarry operations is the Newlands and Horokiwi Streams which both enter the site from above. Both enter into piped networks within the site and then converge below the site. Below the site the stream channel is open for an approximate 100 m section before passing under SH2 and discharging to the coastal marine area within the Wellington Harbour.  The application and supporting information describe effects in the receiving environment (freshwater and marine) as more than minor. The assessment of a more than minor effect is in relation to discharges to water (sediment laden discharges from earthworks areas and stormwater).Through the implementation of better erosion and sediment control measures and practices, the applicant has concluded that effects in the receiving environment will be reduced such that they are no more than minor within the medium term (around 5 years).5 years following the grant of consent (if consent is granted) HQL is proposing to undertake a residual effects assessment. At this time, in the event that HQL have not reduced effects such that they are no more than minor in the receiving environment, they are proposing to provide environmental compensation which is commensurate to the level of residual adverse effect.Resource consent applications  Permit ActivityDescription 1. 39731 Water permit  To take water from the Newlands Stream for operational purposes.  2. 39732 Discharge permit  To discharge sediment laden water from areas of earthworks.  3. 40331Land use consentTo disturb land (earthworks) for the purposes of quarrying activities.4.40332 Discharge permit  To discharge stormwater from stabilised and impervious areas within the quarry site. Full details of the application and consents required can be found in the application.Application documents Resource consent application, including the Assessment of Environmental Effects report and all supporting information, can be viewed on this page.Submissions Any person may make a submission on these applications, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant(s) may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the applications/notices of requirement relate that—(a) adversely affects the environment; and(b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition. You can make a submission by filling in the online form below or by sending a written or electronic submission to Greater Wellington at PO Box 11646, Wellington 6011 or notifications@gw.govt.nz. Alternatively, submissions can be dropped off in person at Greater Wellington offices during office hours.If you do not use the online form below, the submission must be in the prescribed form which is available from Greater Wellington, please contact us on 0800 496 734 or notifications@gw.govt.nz.As a submitter, you are legally required to provide a copy of your full submission, including your personal details to the applicant. You must serve a copy of your HQL (the applicant), via email or post, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on Greater Wellington. Please send these to Horokiwi Quarries Limited, PO Box 38037 Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045 NZ, Attn: Matthew Hill or Matthew.Hill@hql.co.nz. If you fill in the online form below, this will happen automatically. If you don’t use the online form, it is your responsibility to provide the applicant with a copy of your submission via email or post.Your submission may become publicly available if a request for it is made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.For guidance on writing a submission, and the submission process, you can refer to the Ministry for the Environment's guidance document.If you have any questions about the application or submission process, or would like a hard copy of the submission form please contact Environmental Technical Support, Greater Wellington on 0800 496 734 or email notifications@gw.govt.nzSubmissions on this resource consent application closed on Wednesday 21 May 2025. Applicant: Horokiwi Quarries LimitedAddresses for service if providing a hard copy or emailed written submission: Greater Wellington Regional Council (consenting authority): Greater Wellington Regional Council, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142, Attn: Manager, Environmental Regulation, notifications@gw.govt.nzHorokiwi Quarries Limited, PO Box 38037 Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045 NZ, Attn: Matthew Hill or Matthew Matthew.Hill@hql.co.nz Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:59:48 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/horokiwi-quarry 2025-04-21T20:59:48Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/donalds-and-abbots-creeks-flood-hazard-modelling We need your help to ensure our flood hazard model for Donald’s and Abbots Creeks accurately reflects your experiences.Greater Wellington works with communities to understand flood risk so we can help minimise the effects on people, businesses, and critical infrastructure.  Flood hazard maps provide a picture of which areas are most at risk of flooding during severe weather, so that people in the right areas can be informed about flood risks.   To create flood hazard maps, we use computer software to analyse data from past floods and model which areas are likely to be impacted by flooding, both now and in the future.   Greater Wellington has been working on modelling the extent of flooding from Donald’s and Abbots Creeks in Featherston. We’d like you to tell us whether the map we have created represents the extent of flooding you remember from 2 December 2018. Please share your photos, memories and stories of the 2018 flooding in Featherston to help us refine our modelling. Share your feedback using the Have Your Say form below before Sunday 6 April 2025  Help improve the flood hazard maps for your community. The more information we have about past floods, the more accurate the flood hazard map for your community will be.  We’re asking you to share any photos or information you have from the 2 December 2018 flooding in Featherston. To contribute, look at the map at the bottom of this page. Let us know if the map matches your memory of the flood by clicking the ‘Add Pin’ and following the instructions.   Why are we doing this? Advances in flood modelling computer software make a good time to update these maps. Doing this review also means updated maps can be used for flood risk management planning and may be referenced in Featherston’s Master Plan. Once our model has been finalised, we will use the model to create flood hazard maps for the 1% annual exceedance probability (AEP) flood plus an allowance for climate change. A 1% AEP flood has a 1% chance of occurring in any given year, sometimes this is known as a one in on hundred-year flood. These maps will then be incorporated into the Combined Wairarapa District Plan. Need more information or to talk to someone? If you’d prefer to talk with a Greater Wellington staff member to share your experiences, please email us at floods@gw.govt.nz and mention the Donald’s and Abbots Creeks.  For advice on how to prepare for floods, or information about our wider flood protection work, please visit www.gw.govt.nz/flood-protection.  How we’ll use your information Please be aware that any feedback you share on the Maps below will be visible to all visitors to the page.We use this information to refine our flood hazard model map for the Donald’s and Abbots Creeks catchment. We may also use this information to contact you to discuss your information in further detail or clarify things further with you. Your information is held securely by Greater Wellington, find out more in the Privacy Statement to the right.  Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:07:59 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/donalds-and-abbots-creeks-flood-hazard-modelling 2025-03-19T20:07:59Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/waipouafloodconcepts Flooding impacts more people, more often than any other natural disaster in the Greater Wellington region. We're looking at the possible impacts of flooding from the Waipoua River to Masterton’s township and industrial areas. We’d like your feedback on proposed conceptsto help manage these risks. The challenge Masterton is at risk of flooding from the Waipoua River in a 1% AEP flood (that is a flood that has a 1% chance of happening in any given year). This flooding is worse when considering the predicted effects of climate change. Finding flood risk management outcomesGreater Wellington has been working alongside community members and mana whenua to explore ways to best manage the current and future flood risks to Masterton. The team has worked with experts, used the most-up-to-date technology, and collected as much data as possible to propose concepts to improve protection for the community from the impacts of flooding. The final design for managing the flood risk will likely involve a combination of aspects from each of these proposed concepts. We’d like to hear your thoughts on these flood risk management concepts for Masterton: Concept One- Improve and extend existing stopbanks This will likely involve extending some stopbanks and making some higher than present to ensure they meet the right standards.  Concept Two - Undertake extensive work in the river channel Work along the river channel is proposed to increase the capacity for floodwaters through town. This concept would also require existing stopbanks to be upgraded, but they will not need to be as high as those proposed in Concept One. Concept Three - Retreat some stopbanksStopbanks on the northern side would be retreated to give the Waipoua more room. Depending on the location, this could mean that Mawley Park, the Sports Bowl and/or sports fields may be at risk of flooding in large events. Existing stopbanks on the southern side of Waipoua River would still need to be upgraded. Concept Four - Nature-based solutions in the upper catchment This concept proposes to reduce the river flow through town. The type of nature-based solution is still being investigated. This concept would need to be implemented in conjunction with other flood management concepts.Complementary workIn addition to the four concepts, the project team has identified four work areas that will likely be needed to complement each of the four concepts. These are protection works at the bridges, bunds or stopbanks to protect the Oxford Street and Cameron Crescent areas, as well as a bund and swale (a depression that collects water and redirects it), to protect the Akura Road area. How much will this cost?Based on our current knowledge, high level estimates suggest that the cost to implement these concepts will be similar and are in the order of $30 million. Based on current rating classification this equates to an average total rate increase of $10 per $100,000 CV for local Masterton rate payers. For a property with a value of $540,000, this would be an additional $54 per year. For regional rate payers outside of the Masterton area, the rates increase would be less than $0.50 per $100,000 CV. These costs could be less if funding from central government is available.Need more information or to talk to someone?  If you’d like more information, you can: Head to our website: www.gw.govt.nz/waipouafloodconceptsRead our FAQs.Come and chat to the team in person at one of our upcoming drop-in sessions: Wednesday 26 February - Masterton District Library, 10am – 12pm Thursday 27 February - Public presentation at Lakeview School, 5 - 7pm (presentation at 5:30pm)Saturday 1 March – Charlies Lane (outside Paper Plus) 181 Queen Street, 10am – 12pm Tuesday 4 March – Masterton District Library, 2pm – 4pm Saturday 8 March – Masterton Farmers’ Market, Solway, 9am – 1pm Sunday 9 March – Queen Elizabeth Park, near the car park by the skate park, 10am – 12pm For advice on how to prepare for floods, or information about our wider flood protection work, please visit www.gw.govt.nz/flood-protection.  How we’ll use your information   We will use your information and feedback to help us determine the best outcome for minimising the impact of flooding on Masterton’s urban areas. We may use your personal information to contact you to discuss your information in further detail or clarify things further with you. Your information is held securely by Greater Wellington. You can find out more in our Privacy Statement here.   Feedback closes on Sunday 16 March, 2025 Start the survey below Sun, 16 Feb 2025 21:12:37 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/waipouafloodconcepts 2025-02-16T21:12:37Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/artificial-intelligence-use-at-greater-wellington Greater Wellington’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy ConsultationGreater Wellington has drafted its first Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and guidelines, and we are now seeking feedback from staff to reach a final version.What does the AI policy mean?The AI policy establishes guidelines for the responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies within Greater Wellington. It enables GW to realise the benefits of AI use while managing the risks. It sets out ethical, transparent, and secure practices in line with Greater Wellington values.Why has the policy been introduced?The policy and guidelines include:Safeguarding data privacy and protecting sensitive information.Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.Providing training and governance guidelines for AI usage.Verifying the correctness and reliability of AI-generated outputs.Reporting and responding swiftly to AI-related incidents and breaches.What do I need to do?As a Greater Wellington staff member, we welcome your feedback and any suggestions about this new policy.Please review the AI Policy and Guidelines draft, then give feedback by clicking the Submit Feedback button below before Monday 17th February.If you have any questions, please email aipolicy@gw.govt.nz.Using your informationGreater Wellington will collect, store, use and/or share your personal information in accordance with its Employee Privacy Statement. Your feedback will be used to develop anonymised themes, focus areas, and priorities to support review of the proposed Policy and guidelines, and advice to ELT on the final documents. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 02:45:54 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/artificial-intelligence-use-at-greater-wellington 2025-02-10T02:45:54Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/business-survey Greater Wellington (Greater Wellington Regional Council) is looking to improve its understanding of how its current rates impact our business community. This information will help improve our decision-making process throughout the next review the Revenue and Financing Policy.Over 550,000 people live, work and play here, making our region ethnically and culturally diverse, rich and vibrant. Our role is to meet the current and future needs of communities with good-quality infrastructure and services in a way that is most cost effective for households and businesses. We carefully balance sustainability with economic growth, protecting our environment while also meeting the cultural, social and economic needs of our communities.Our Revenue and Financing Policy is about where the funding (money) will come from, and how Greater Wellington will share the costs of services across the region, and among different groups of ratepayers. We are guided by legislation, including the Local Government (Rating) Act 2002, that requires local authorities to be accountable and to ensure that their decision making processes are open to the influence and scrutiny of our communities.We invite you, as business owners or managers, to take this survey (and share it) to help us build our understanding of how businesses in our region are impacted by rates, and the effects they have on your decisions to do business here.If you would like to contact us directly, please email rfp@gw.govt.nz and we will respond as soon as we can. Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:13:11 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/business-survey 2025-09-28T22:13:11Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/local-water-done-well For all information about Greater Wellington's Local Water Done Well consultation please click here.Make a submission here. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 22:19:44 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/local-water-done-well 2025-03-19T22:19:44Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/kapiti-flood-hazard-mapping-closed We need your help to update flood hazard maps for Kāpiti Coast rivers and streams, so we can keep the community updated about flood risks. Share your images, stories, and memories of flooding events using the maps feedback form below before Friday 20th December, 2024.Greater Wellington is updating the flood hazard maps for three awa (river/stream) catchments on the Kāpiti Coast:Ōtaki River and the nearby Waitohu and Mangapouri Streams Waikanae River Mangaone Stream in Te Horo. Flood hazard maps provide a clear picture of which areas are most at risk of flooding during severe weather, so that people can be informed and prepared for flood risks.To create flood hazard maps, we use computer software to analyse data from past floods and model which areas are likely to be impacted by flooding, both now and in the future.Greater Wellington works with communities to understand flood risk to help minimise the effects of river flooding on people, businesses, and critical infrastructure.What we'd like from the Kāpiti communityThe more information we have about past river and stream floods, the more accurate the flood hazard map for your community will be.We’d really appreciate any photos or information that show flooding around the following awa:Ōtaki RiverWaitohu StreamMangapouri StreamWaikanae RiverMangaone Stream in Te HoroAny photos or information you have from the following flood events would be particularly helpful:October 1998January 2005February 2017We’re looking for photos, stories, and memories of river and stream flooding only—not flooding caused by blocked stormwater drains or heavy rain pooling on roads. Kāpiti Coast District Council manages urban stormwater systems and localised flooding, while Greater Wellington focuses on rivers, floodplains, and large-scale flood management across the region. To find out more, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.When submitting, please include:The time and date the image was takenThe water depth (if known)Whether it’s on public or private landHow long the water took to recedeAny other details that might help us, like the impacts on nearby areasSubmit your images via the link below. Your information helps us better understand how rivers and streams behave during floods so we can improve how flood risks are managed in the region to help protect communities. You don't have to submit an image if you don't have one, your recollection of flooding events is also useful.File sizes need to be kept to less than 5MB. If you have difficultly uploading the information, please contact us at floods@gw.govt.nz and we can assist. Why are we doing this?Advances in flood modelling computer software make it a good time to update these maps. Doing this review also means updated maps can be used in future development planning, including the Whaitua Implementation Plan.Need more information or to talk to someone? For frequently asked questions about Kāpiti flood hazard mapping, head here. If you’d prefer to talk with a Flood Protection officer to share your experiences, please email us at floods@gw.govt.nz and mention the Kāpiti flood hazard mapping. For advice on how to prepare for floods, or information about our wider flood protection work, please visit www.gw.govt.nz/flood-protection. How we’ll use your information Please be aware that any feedback you share on the Maps below will be visible to all visitors to the page.We use this information to refine our flood hazard model for Kāpiti. We may use your contact information to follow up with you for additional details or to clarify the information you’ve provided. We may also contact you to seek permission for use of the photos for other purposes such as future engagement material. Your information is held securely by Greater Wellington, find out more in the Privacy Statement. Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:40:55 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/kapiti-flood-hazard-mapping-closed 2024-12-03T02:40:55Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/annual-plan-2025-2026 Find out more about the 2025/26 Annual Plan > Tue, 04 Mar 2025 20:28:12 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/annual-plan-2025-2026 2025-03-04T20:28:12Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/featherston-wwtp On this page you can find everything you need to know about Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant (FWWTP) WAR230290 publicly notified resource consent application, located in Longwood West Road, Featherston. Submissions on this resource consent application closed at 5pm on Thursday 31 October 2024. A hearing was held on Monday 21 July to Wednesday 23 July 2025, at 34 Chapel Street, Masterton (Greater Wellington Regional Council Administration Building). A decision was released on the 8th October 2025.Overview The applicant, South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) has made an application to the Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) for resource consent to continue the discharge of treated wastewater into Donalds Creek and contaminants to air from the Featherston Wastewater Treatment Plant (FWWTP). The applicant has applied for a ten-year consent duration to obtain information through environmental monitoring and implement a series of upgrades that are detailed below and within the Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) and has requested that the application be publicly notified under s95A(3)(a) of the RMA. The existing consent suite (WAR970080) expired on 25 August 2012 and the plant has been operating under s124 of the Act.   The following resource consents have been sought from GWRC:  Permit Activity Description 38964 Discharge to water To discharge a contaminant (treated wastewater) to Donalds Creek 38965 Discharge to land To discharge a contaminant (treated wastewater) onto or into land where a contaminant may enter water (groundwater) and the associated discharge of odour to air  38966 Discharge to air To discharge contaminants to air from the operation of the FWWTP  38967 Ground water diversion Water permit for the diversion of water within 100m of a natural inland wetland 38968 Soil Disturbance Land use consent for earthworks and land disturbance associated with the construction of the constructed wetlands, land contact area and the land application area  Project description  The applicant is proposing improvements to the operation of the FWWTP that will be delivered in stages over a 10-year period. This will include upgrades to the existing plant and changes in the method and location of discharging treated wastewater to Donalds Creek and to a constructed wetland and land application areas.  Changes in the method and location of discharging treated wastewater to the environment are expected to lessen effects on surface water and improvements include:  A land application area, accepting treated wastewater for irrigation  Creation of sub-surface wetlands, comprising constructed aggregate wetlands that can accommodate:  - Irrigation of treated wastewater to a vegetated surface (within the wetland) and vertical infiltration to a gravel bed  - Horizontal flow of treated wastewater through a bed of locally sourced gravel, and - Revegetation of a former swamp surface-wetland area, through which wastewater can diffusely migrate prior to flowing to Donalds Creek. The proposal includes the following planned upgrades: New inlet screen - to remove large solids and un-biodegradable waste from entering the oxidation ponds Oxidation pond baffles and aeration - to improve/increase pond treatment capacity and reduce flow short-circuiting and BOD5 at the plant outletClarification system, e.g. Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) - to reduce suspended solids and solids-bound contaminants in the pond effluent dischargeConstructed wetlands and revegetated area - to reduce wastewater derived suspended solids, nitrogen, and phosphorus through plant uptake and land contact of treated wastewater; and reduce cultural impact of wastewater discharge by providing land contactNew land application area - to reduce suspended solids and nutrients in surface water discharge through plant uptake and land application of treated wastewater; and reduce cultural impact of wastewater discharge by discharging to landApplication documents  Full details of the application, including the Assessment of Environmental Effects report and all supporting information, can be viewed in the document library on this page. Alternatively, a hard copy can be viewed during opening hours at:   Greater Wellington Regional Council, 34 Chapel Street, Masterton   South Wairarapa District Council Office, 19 Kitchener Street Martinborough  Featherston Library, 70-72 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston   Submissions  Any person may make a submission on this application. Please note the following information for writing a submission:You may make a submission by filling in the online submission form or by sending a written or electronic submission to GWRC at PO Box 41, Masterton 5840 or notifications@gw.govt.nz Alternatively, submissions can be dropped off in person at Greater Wellington Regional Council offices during office hours. The submission must be in the prescribed form. Copies of this form are available from GWRC, please contact us on 0800 496 734 or notifications@gw.govt.nzYou must serve a copy of your submission to South Wairarapa District Council (the applicant), via email or post, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on GWRC. Please send these to South Wairarapa District Council, C/O GHD, Attention: Helen Anderson, PO Box 1746, Wellington 6140 or helen.anderson@ghd.com. If you fill in the online submission form below, this will happen automatically.  Your submission may become publicly available if a request for it is made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. As a submitter, you are legally required to provide a copy of your full submission, including your personal details to the applicant. Please refer to the privacy statement on this page.  For guidance on writing a submission, and the submission process, you can refer to the Ministry for the Environment's guidance document  If you have any questions about the application or submission process, please contact Environmental Technical Support, Greater Wellington Regional Council on 0800 496 734 or email notifications@gw.govt.nz Submissions on this resource consent application closed on Thursday 31 October 2024.   Addresses for service:Greater Wellington Regional Council (consenting authority): Greater Wellington Regional Council, PO Box 41, Masterton 5840, Attn: Manager, Environmental Regulation, notifications@gw.govt.nz   South Wairarapa District Council (the applicant): C/O GHD, Attention: Helen Anderson, PO Box 1746, Wellington 6140 or helen.anderson@ghd.com    Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:39:27 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/featherston-wwtp 2024-10-01T19:39:27Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/masterton-castlepoint-road Submissions are now open.On this page you can find everything you need to know about the resource consent for the proposed Whareama Stream reclamation and slip remediation, located at Masterton-Castlepoint Road, Masterton The submission period closes 4 November 2024.Overview Masterton District Council has applied to Greater Wellington Regional Council (Greater Wellington) for resource consents for works associated with the stabilisation and remediation of a slip adjacent to Masterton-Castlepoint Road including the reclamation of a tributary of the Whareama River and associated biodiversity offset.To undertake earthworks exceeding 3,000m2 and within 5m of a waterway. To discharge sediment-laden water and stormwater to land where it may enter a surface water body from earthworks. To reclaim the bed of an intermittent tributary of the Whareama River. To permanently and temporarily divert surface water from an intermittent tributary of the Whareama River into a constructed channel. Project description Masterton District Council seeks consents to reclaim a tributary of the Whareama River. The site of the reclamation works is located at the bottom of an existing slip. The existing slip is located on the northern side of Masterton Castlepoint Road approximately 30km east of Masterton. The reclamation works are intended to stabilise the existing slip and to enable works to Masterton-Castlepoint Road.The proposal includes measures to offset the effects of the reclamation including:Creation of a new stream channel 65.3m in length. The new channel is proposed to follow what is likely a historic stream channel. This reduces the work required to form the new channel. As there will be a loss of 149.7m of stream, and a creation of 65.3m there will be an overall reduction in stream habitatA planting plan is proposed for the new channel, along with fencing to exclude stock. This will offset the loss in overall stream length by creating higher quality habitat in the new channelResource consents Permit ActivityDescription 1. 39654Land UseLand use consent for earthworks of more than 3000m2 and within 5m of a water course 2. 39655Discharge PermitDischarge permit for discharge of sediment to land where it may enter water3. 39656Land useLand use consent for the reclamation 149.7m of intermittently flowing stream (a tributary of the Whareama River) 4.39632Water PermitWater permit for the permanent diversion of water from a tributary of the Whareama River. Full details of the application and consents required can be found in the application.Application documents Resource consent applications, including the Assessment of Environmental Effects report and all supporting information, can be viewed on this page. Submissions Any person may make a submission on these applications or notices of requirement, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant(s) may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the applications/notices of requirement relate that— (a) adversely affects the environment; and (b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition. To make an online submission please fill in the online form below. You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to Greater Wellington at PO Box 11646, Wellington 6011 or notifications@gw.govt.nz. The submission must be in the prescribed form. Copies of this form are available from Greater Wellington, please contact us on 0800 496 734 or notifications@gw.govt.nz. You must serve a copy of your submission to Masterton District Council (the applicant), via email or post, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on Greater Wellington. Please send these to PO Box 167, Masterton 5810, or Mac.fauvel@cfprojects.co.nz Alternatively, submissions can be dropped off in person at Greater Wellington offices during office hours. Your submission may become publicly available if a request for it is made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. As a submitter, you are legally required to provide a copy of your full submission, including your personal details to the applicant. The last day to make submissions on this resource consent application is Monday 04 November 2024. As a submitter, you are legally required to provide a copy of your full submission, including your personal details to the applicant. If you fill in the online form below, this will happen automatically - it will be your responsibility if you provide a submission in writing. For guidance on writing a submission, and the submission process, you can refer to the Ministry for the Environment's guidance document. If you have any questions about the application or submission process, or would like a hard copy of the submission form please contact Environmental Technical Support, Greater Wellington on 0800 496 734 or email notifications@gw.govt.nz Applicant: Masterton District Council Addresses for service if providing a hard copy or emailed written submission: Greater Wellington Regional Council (consenting authority): Greater Wellington Regional Council, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142, Attn: Manager, Environmental Regulation, notifications@gw.govt.nz Masterton District Council C/- C and F Projects, PO Box 167, Masterton 5810, Attn: Mac Fauvel Mac.fauvel@cfprojects.co.nz Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:27:44 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/masterton-castlepoint-road 2024-10-03T20:27:44Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/protected-disclosures Greater Wellington’s Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) policy and guidelines are being reviewed and we are now seeking feedback from staff on the proposed changes. What does protected disclosure mean? Protected disclosure is the internal process and rights of a staff member who wishes to disclose serious wrongdoing within a public sector organisation – also known as “whistleblowing”. Every public sector organisation must have appropriate internal procedures for the making of and dealing with protected disclosures made under the Protected disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022. Why has the policy been revised? The proposed changes to the policy and guidelines include: Providing more information on the external authorities that can be used for disclosures. Clarifying that protected disclosure processes are for matters of serious wrongdoing.Recognising and supporting a speak up culture at GW to ensure processes are known and used appropriately. The removal of the Deloitte's halo system for external disclosure of serious misconduct. This confuses the purpose of the Act and includes serious misconduct which always needs to be dealt with internally. What do I need to do? As a Greater Wellington Staff member, we welcome your feedback and any suggestions about these changes. Please review the Protected Disclosures guidelines draft and the Protected Disclosures policy draft, then give feedback in the survey below, before Tuesday 19th November 2024. If you have any questions, please email ask.hr@gw.govt.nz Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:41:49 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/protected-disclosures 2024-11-04T19:41:49Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/paraparaumu-wwtp On this page you can find everything you need to know about the Paraparaumu Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) WGN220191 publicly notified resource consent application, located in Fytfield Place, Paraparaumu.Submissions on this resource consent application closed at 5pm on Thursday 7 November 2024.Further updates about the progress of the application will be provided on this page.OverviewThe applicant, Kāpiti Coast District Council (KCDC) has made an application to Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) for resource consents to continue the discharge of treated wastewater to the Mazengarb Stream and contaminants to air from the Paraparaumu WWTP. The applicant has applied for a 15 year consent duration.GWRC has determined that the application must be publicly notified under s95A(8)(b) of the Resource Management Act (RMA).The following resource consents have been sought from GWRC:PermitActivityDescription38056Discharge to waterTo discharge tertiary treated wastewater from the Paraparaumu WWTP to the Mazengarb Stream.38954Discharge to waterTo discharge screened wastewater to the Mazengarb Stream from the overflow storage pond during extreme wet weather events when the processing and storage capacity of the WWTP and pond are exceeded.38057Discharge to airTo discharge contaminants to air, namely odour, particulate matter and pathogens from the operation of the Paraparaumu WWTP.Project DescriptionThe applicant is proposing measures to improve wastewater quality and other works to reduce effects from the operation of the WWTP and discharge over the proposed 15 year consent duration. The completed and ongoing improvement measures are:Completed improvementsTreatment upgrade to achieve improved effluent quality, including an aeration system upgrade and pH correction.Storage pond expansion and lining.Ongoing improvementsDecommissioning the retired sludge beds, to cease discharges to ground from historic sludge deposition.Treatment upgrades to achieve improved effluent quality by upgrading the A-recycling system to further reduce nitrate-nitrogen, and expanding the UV disinfection system to ensure bacterial disinfection to the projected population growth.Working with Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai to develop and implement a riparian planting programme along the Mazengarb Stream.The implementation of a revised Stormwater Strategy, to contribute to improvements in water quality in the Mazengarb Stream.Stormwater inflow and infiltration investigation and reduction in the wastewater network.Application DocumentsFull details of the application, including the Assessment of Environmental Effects report and all supporting information, can be viewed in the document library on this page. Alternatively, hard copies can be viewed during operating hours at:Paraparaumu Library, 9 Iver Trask PlaceWaikanae Library, 9 Mahara PlaceGreater Wellington Regional Council, 100 Cuba Street, Te Aro, WellingtonOriginal application submitted December 2021A resource consent application was originally submitted to GWRC in December 2021. This original application was subsequently superseded by a repackaged application in September 2022. The repackage was prepared to provide improved clarity to the proposal, assessment of effects and statutory assessment. The activities sought in the repackaged application are within the same scope as the original application.A copy of the original application is available on request, however, this no longer forms part of the application being notified.SubmissionsAny person may make a submission on these applications. Please note the following information for writing a submission:You may make a submission by filling in the online submission form or by sending a written or electronic submission to PO Box 11646, Wellington 6011 or notifications@gw.govt.nz. Alternatively, submissions can be dropped off in person at Greater Wellington Regional Council offices during office hours. The submission must be in the prescribed form. Copies of this form are available from GWRC, please contact us on 0800 496 734 or notifications@gw.govt.nz. You must serve a copy of your submission to Kapiti Coast District Council (the applicant), via email or post, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on GWRC. Please send these to Kapiti Coast District Council, C/o Harrison Grierson, Attention: Stuart Beard, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu 5032 or S.Beard@Harrisongrierson.com. If you fill in the online submission form below, this will happen automatically.Your submission may become publicly available if a request for it is made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987. As a submitter, you are legally required to provide a copy of your full submission, including your personal details to the applicant. Please refer to the privacy statement on this page.For guidance on writing a submission, and the submission process, you can refer to the Ministry for the Environment's guidance documentIf you have any questions about the application or submission process, please contact Environmental Technical Support, Greater Wellington Regional Council on 0800 496 734 or email notifications@gw.govt.nzSubmissions on this resource consent application closed on Thursday 7 November 2024.Addresses for Service:Greater Wellington Regional Council (consenting authority): Greater Wellington Regional Council, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142, Attn: Manager, Environmental Regulation, notifications@gw.govt.nzKāpiti Coast District Council (the applicant): Kāpiti Coast District Council, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu 5032 S.Beard@Harrisongrierson.com Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:34:09 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/paraparaumu-wwtp 2024-10-08T19:34:09Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/rltp Redirector to haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/rltp-mid-term-review Mon, 13 May 2024 20:41:27 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/rltp 2024-05-13T20:41:27Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/dam-safety-policy-consultation Update 8 July 2024Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review.  On this page you can find everything you need to know about the consultation for Greater Wellington’s Proposed Dangerous Dams, Earthquake-prone Dams, and Flood-prone Dams Policy 2024 (the Policy).The consultation closes 5pm Sunday, 7 July 2024.Ways to provide your submission:Online by clicking here.Download a PDF submission form here, fill it in, and:email it to damsafety@gw.govt.nzpost it to:PO Box 11-646, Wellington ORPO Box 41, Masterton deliver it by hand to our offices at:100 Cuba St, Wellington OR34 Chapel St, MastertonWhat is this consultation about? Section 161 of the Building Act 2004 (Act) requires all regional councils to adopt a policy on dangerous dams, earthquake-prone dams and flood-prone dams. This policy sets out what Wellington Regional Council will do in relation to a dangerous, earthquake-prone or flood-prone dam in the Wellington region. It is a short policy that covers our regulatory and legislative responsibilities in relation to these dams under the Building Act 2004. We want your feedback on the proposed Policy which details:  the approach Greater Wellington will take in performing our legislative functions in relation to dangerous, earthquake-prone, and flood-prone dams our priorities in performing these functions, and how the policy will apply to heritage dams. Why are we updating this policy? We are updating our policy so that it aligns with central government’s new dam safety requirements including the Building (Dam Safety) Regulations 2022 (Regulations) which come into effect in May 2024. From that date, owners of dams that meet the height and volume requirements will need to confirm the potential risk their dam poses, put in place safety plans and undertake regular dam inspections. Who should read this policy? You should read this policy if you are a dam owner or have a dam on your property that is a classifiable dam.  Measures by a regional authority to avoid immediate danger apply to all dams. A classifiable dam (as defined in regulation 5 of the Regulations) is: 4 metres or more in height and holding 20,000 m3 or more in volume. What are dangerous, earthquake-prone and flood-prone dams? These terms are defined in the Building Act 2004. The Building Act 2004 states that a dam is dangerous if it is a high potential or medium potential impact dam; and is likely to fail – in the ordinary course of events; or in a moderate earthquake (as defined in the Regulations); or in a moderate flood (as defined in the Regulations). A dam is an earthquake-prone dam for the purposes of the Act if the dam – is a high potential impact dam or a medium potential impact dam; and is likely to fail in an earthquake threshold event (as defined in the Regulations). A dam is a flood-prone dam for the purposes of the Act if the dam – is a high potential impact dam or a medium potential impact dam; and is likely to fail in a flood threshold event (as defined in the Regulations). What doesn’t the policy cover?The policy does not classify dams. The Regulations require dam owners to assess their dam as either low, medium or high potential impact. Their assessment considers the impact to the community, cultural sites, critical and major infrastructure, and the natural environment. If it is a medium or high potential impact dam, the Building Act requires the owner to prepare a dam safety assurance programme. The council does not undertake this assessment nor is it responsible for preparing the dam safety assurance programme—this is the role of the dam owner and their recognised engineer. However, the dam owner must immediately notify the council if they believe their dam is dangerous. We will then respond in accordance with the policy. The policy also does not cover consenting matters under the Resource Management Act 1991 or Building Act 2004. Submissions should relate to the contents of the policy. The council is not able to change anything in the Act or Regulations. Further information about the proposed amendments can be viewed in the Statement of Proposal.A full version of the current Policy can be viewed here.A full version of the proposed Policy can be viewed here.What information do we ask for, and how will we use it?The Statement of Proposal explains how we deal with your personal information collected through consultation on the proposed Policy. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 21:07:35 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/dam-safety-policy-consultation 2024-06-03T21:07:35Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/regional-public-transport-plan-2025-2035-consultation Public transport plays a central role in the daily lives of many of us in the Wellington region. It is important that Greater Wellington and the Metlink group hear your thoughts on this key planning document for the public transport network. Metlink has been involved in stakeholder engagements on the draft Regional Public Transport Plan 2025-2035 (RPTP) since development commenced in 2023. This version of the RPTP is the final draft adopted by Greater Wellington's Transport Committee for public consultation. We have some important milestones in our public consultation process: 3 March 2025 - 28 March 2025 - Public consultation on the RPTP.6 and 7 May 2025 – Public submissions on the draft RPTP will be heard by a hearings committee of Greater Wellington Councillors at the Council Chambers, 100 Cuba Street, Wellington.*30 April 2025 - we will hold a drop-in session for those who do not wish to speak in a formal hearings format. Again, this will be held in the Council Chambers, 100 Cuba Street, Wellington.*During May and June 2025 Greater Wellington will consider and respond to submissions and the insights and information collected through the consultation process and prepare the final RPTP 2025-2035 for Council consideration.We will also be running public events where you can meet Greater Wellington officers and discuss aspects of the plan that interest or affect you, your communities or your organisation or business. The dates and times for these sessions are as follows:• Monday 10 March 12pm-1pm• Tuesday 11 March 2pm-3pm• Thursday 13 March 4pm-5pm• Saturday 15 March 9am-10amFurther event information and to register for one of these information sessions, visit Eventfinda here: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/rptp-online-information-sessions/virtualAlternatively, you can email us for a link to the teams meeting: RPTP2025@gw.govt.nz* Note that you are able to attend both the formal hearings and the drop-in session.Following public consultation, the final RPTP will be presented to Greater Wellington Regional Council for adoption on 26 June 2025 and, subject to Council direction, will be formally adopted for the 2025/2026 financial year. We would like your feedback on specific questions we have in the development of this RPTP. Our consultation brochure gives key information relating to each question. As part of the consultation, we also request information about your public transport context which is optional. This information will give us a more informed picture of how our strategic focus areas, policies and key initiatives are viewed across the region. You will also be provided with the opportunity to provide more comprehensive comments on the plan. Note that you can provide submissions to us via other methods if you prefer:Email: RPTP2025@gw.govt.nzPost to:Metlink RPTP Review 2025Greater Wellington Regional CouncilPO Box 11646Wellington 6011Hand deliver to us at:100 Cuba Street,Te Aro,Wellington. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 23:00:00 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/regional-public-transport-plan-2025-2035-consultation 2025-02-25T23:00:00Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/gender-affirmation-leave-policy At Greater Wellington we are always striving to create an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. With this in mind, the Rainbow Network and HR have been working together for a year and a half to figure out the best way to support staff who are affirming their gender in the workplace, and we want to hear your feedback on the proposed policy, and how well the guidance document answered your questions!What does the new policy mean?To help make the gender affirmation process easier, we have put together a specific leave provision of ten days for staff who are affirming their gender, as well as a guidance document to help staff and people leaders understand what support is available to them and what processes they should follow. I have questions and feedbackWe know that for some people this might be a completely new topic, so we have a Q&A session on Tuesday 7 May where you can ask any of your burning questions and get clear and frank answers where possible.Privacy curious? Here's the privacy statement for this consultation. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 20:47:22 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/gender-affirmation-leave-policy 2024-04-29T20:47:22Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/resource-management-charging-policy Update 2 July 2024The final Resource Management Charging Policy 2024-2027 was adopted by Council on 27 June 2024 and has come into effect as of 1 July 2024.A copy of the Policy can be found here.On this page you can find everything you need to know about the consultation for the Greater Wellington’s Proposed Resource Management Charging Policy 2024 (the Policy). The consultation closed 5pm Wednesday, 22 May 2024.Ways to provide your submission:Online by clicking here. Download a PDF submission form and hand deliver, post or email it to us. Oral submissions can be provided by making an appointment with Stephen Thawley, Project Leader Environmental Regulation by emailing stephen.thawley@gw.govt.nz.What is this survey about?We want your feedback on the proposed amendments to the Policy which details our resource management charges for the Wellington Region. A key part of these charges is for the costs associated with applying for and monitoring a resource consent from us. This includes all those current consent holders and anyone who may be looking to apply for a resource consent from Greater Wellington.  Greater Wellington undertakes a wide variety of regulatory functions relating to resource management activities including processing resource consent applications, undertaking compliance monitoring of consent conditions, monitoring the state of our environment, and responding to environmental incidents. The Policy adopts a ‘beneficiary pays’ principle, so those who benefit from using natural and physical resources are expected to pay the full costs of that use. Further information about the proposed amendments can be viewed in the brief Summary of Information and more detailed Statement of Proposal.A full version of the current Policy can be viewed here.A full version of the proposed Policy can be viewed here.What information do we want, and how will we use it?Greater Wellington Regional Council (Greater Wellington) has created a privacy statement to explain how we deal with your personal information collected through consultation with the Proposed Resource Management Charging Policy 2024 (the Policy).The privacy statement for this consultation can be viewed here. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:19:37 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/resource-management-charging-policy 2024-04-22T21:19:37Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/representation-review Proposed Representation Arrangements for Greater Wellington's 2025 Local ElectionsWhat's this all about?On 27 August 2024, Greater Wellington Regional Council reviewed its representation arrangements and resolved its initial representation proposal to apply for Council’s triennial local elections on 11 October 2025.Representation arrangementsIt is proposed that Council comprise 14 members, with one member elected from a single Māori constituency and 13 members elected from six general constituencies.The seven constituencies reflect the following identified communities of interest:Māori constituency nameNumber of membersCommunity of interest represented by the constituencyMāori Electoral Population represented by the CouncillorTe Upoko o te Ika a Māui Māori Constituency1The area of the Wellington Region45,000General constituency nameNumber of membersCommunity of interest represented by the constituencyGeneral Electoral Population represented by each Councillor(Regional average population - 38,869)(+/- 10 percent range - 34,982 to 42,756)Pōneke/Wellington General Constituency5The area of Wellington City, excluding the area of the Tawa Community38,420Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt General Constituency3The area of Lower Hutt City33,767Porirua-Tawa General Constituency2The area of Porirua City, and the area of the Tawa Community of Wellington City34,050Kāpiti Coast General Constituency1The area of the Kapiti Coast District53,400Te Awa Kairangi ki Uta/Upper Hutt General Constituency1The area of Upper Hutt City44,400Wairarapa General Constituency1The area of South Wairarapa District, Carterton District and Masterton District, and that part of Tararua District that falls within the Wellington Region46,000In accordance with section 19V(2) of the Local Electoral Act 2001, the population that each general constituency member represents must be within the range of +/-10 percent of the regional average general electoral population of 38,869 (i.e., 34,982 to 42,756), unless particular community of interest considerations justify otherwise. Council considers that it is necessary to depart from the population formula of section 19V(2) to provide effective representation for the distinct communities of interest of Kāpiti Coast, Porirua-Tawa, Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai/Lower Hutt, Te Awa Kairangi ki Uta/Upper Hutt, and Wairarapa.How does this proposal differ from current representation arrangements?Council currently has six constituencies drawn from the Total Electoral Population.As Council has established a Māori constituency, the initial representation proposal sets out the proposed name, boundaries and membership of that constituency. The population of this constituency is drawn from the estimated Māori Electoral Population of the Wellington Region as at 30 June 2023.Six general constituencies are proposed - the names, boundaries and membership of these constituencies are unchanged from the current constituency arrangements; the statistics used for these general constituencies are drawn from the estimated General Electoral Population of the Wellington Region as at 30 June 2023.Need more information?We have included the report considered by Council in determining its initial representation proposal, the Local Government Commission's relevant determinations, and maps of the proposed Māori and general constituencies.Contact Will Ogier, Principal Advisor Democratic Services - phone: 0800 496 734, email: repreview@gw.govt.nz - if you have any queries.What do think?If you have a view on the proposed representation arrangements, we invite you to make a written submission. Please note that Council’s establishment of a Māori constituency and its decision to use the Single Transferable Voting system are not matters within the scope of the proposal.In your written submission, please state your name; your personal contact details (email address and phone number); whether you wish to speak to the Representation Review Committee (see below); and whether you want your contact details removed from any publicly available copy of your submission.We encourage you to upload your written submission through our Have your Say page. Alternatively, you may email, post or deliver your submission to us by:Email: repreview@gw.govt.nzPost: Representation Review, Greater Wellington Regional Council, PO Box 11646, Wellington 6142.Deliver: Representation Review, Greater Wellington Regional Council, 100 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington.Submissions must be received no later than Tuesday, 24 September 2024.Consideration of submissionsThe Representation Review Committee is scheduled to consider all submissions, including oral presentations in support of written submissions, on 10 October 2024. Greater Wellington treats all submissions received on its public consultation processes as public information. As such, we:May be required to release your submission if a request is made for it under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987Will only use your personal contact details to contact you (if needed) for this consultation processWill consider removing your personal contact details from any publicly available copy of your submission (if you request this in your submission)May choose to publish submissions, including on the Greater Wellington website, in full or as a summary. The personal contact details of individual submitters will be excluded from website publication. In addition, the Local Electoral Act 2001 provides that Council shall forward all submissions to the Local Government Commission where it is required to determine the representation arrangements of Council for the next triennial local elections.When you ready to provide your submission click the button below: Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:39:38 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/representation-review 2024-03-27T21:39:38Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/masterton-office-survey-2024 How's the Wairarapa office set up working for you? We have now had a couple of years in our new Wairarapa home in Masterton – time certainly flies! As part of the final project close out process – we want to check in with staff through a simple survey. Now you have spent a bit of time working in or visiting the office, we thought this was a good time for us to regroup and reflect on how we are finding working in the building – what’s working well, what we really love, what could be improved, and what some new opportunities could be. As part of the forward work programme of continual improvement, the project Steering Group and Building and Facilities management are keen to understand any consistent themes and opportunities. The survey will take 5 minutes, all feedback is appreciated and will remain anonymous. Submissions close 4pm Thursday 13 June.View the Privacy statement here. Wed, 29 May 2024 22:32:42 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/masterton-office-survey-2024 2024-05-29T22:32:42Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/revised-recruitment-and-selection-policy We want to hear from you! We know that it’s important to get the right people working for GW, so we’ve revised our recruitment and selection policy. It’s now more flexible, encouraging of a diverse workforce while supporting our commitments to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Whāriki strategic outcomes around increasing our Māori workforce.  It has also been designed to better enable internal career development.We would love to hear your feedback on our revised policy! Consultation closes 5pm Monday 11 March 2024 Read our revised policy Kaupapa Here Whai Kaimahi, Kōwhiringa Hoki | Recruitment and Selection PolicyThis revised policy provides guidance on the policies covering all recruitment and selection activities.Ngā Aratohu Whai Kaimahi, Kōwhiringa Hoki | Recruitment and Selection Guidelines These revised guidelines describe how recruitment and selection processes will operate at GW.   Once you've reviewed the revised policies click below to tell us what you think. What’s changed? Some of the key proposed changes to the revised policy are: This policy will become the main policy on recruitment at GW.  The use of a recruitment agency will require approval from your GM and HR. It will now be possible to direct appoint a person to a role on a temporary basis (for 6 months or less).  Unconscious bias training will be required for all employees involved in interview panels. The minimum length of time an internal role can be advertised will be increased to 5 working days.  Got any questions? If you have any questions, please email ask.hr@gw.govt.nzHow we'll use the information you give us The personal information collected in your feedback form response is held securely by Greater Wellington and used to gather themes on the proposed Recruitment and Selection Policy and accompanying guidelines, and to advise ELT on the final policy. We care about your privacy, find out what this means in the Documents section to the right.  Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:38:49 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/revised-recruitment-and-selection-policy 2024-02-25T22:38:49Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/revenue-and-finance-policy The proposed Policy is now open for feedback!Greater Wellington (Greater Wellington Regional Council) is proposing to make changes to the Revenue and Financing Policy. The Policy has been reviewed to keep it up-to-date and fit for purpose for our ratepayers. While this policy affects everyone in the Wellington Region, our proposed changes only effect Wellington City ratepayers. However, anyone is welcome to provide feedback through this process. Consultation Period: 19 March – 22 April 2024What is the revenue and financing policy?This Policy is required by the Local Government Act (2002) and demonstrates how we will fund our activities and the funding tools for ratepayers such as general rates, targeted rates, fixed charges and levies etc. as well as the use of government subsidies, fees and user charges etc.What you need to knowThe General Rate for Wellington CityThe differentials (different input of rates amount for different rating category) within Wellington City were introduced in 2019.This change was to take account of the significant up and downward movements in rates Wellington City was experiencing with residential property value rising much faster than business property values. And, the demolition and/or damage to many commercial buildings following the 2016 Kaikōura earthquake and the conversion of further office buildings to residential. The following proposal affects Wellington City only. All other territorial authorities in the Wellington Region already pay an equal share of the General Rate (the rates everyone contributes that fund activities that have region-wide benefits) based on property capital values. The Proposal What are we proposing?We propose to remove the differentials, returning the General Rate back to an equal share among the rating categories (CBD, business, rural, and residential) in Wellington City with their share based on Capital Value (CV). Advantages Activities that utilise the General Rate as their funding method have region-wide benefits with no particular rating category benefiting significantly more or less than others. Therefore, it’s appropriate that all ratepayers contribute fairly.Business categories will see their share of the general rate factored like residential and rural, based on CV.Disadvantages Residential and rural rate payers will return to paying slightly more as their share of the general rate will no longer be offset by the business categories.The average increase will be approx. $34 per year for Residential ratepayers$43 per year for Rural ratepayersThe Current situationWhat is the current situation?Wellington City currently has a differential applied to their general rates:Rating categoriesDifferentialsCentral Business District1.7Business1.3Residential1Rural1AdvantagesCouncil can no longer justify a meaningful difference in the benefits received between the rating categories, therefore there are no benefits to the keeping the differentials.Disadvantages The Wellington CBD and businesses rating categories pay a larger proportion of the general rate on top of their already higher portion based on the capital value of the properties.Other amendments to the PolicyPolicy Structure - One of the outputs of the policy review brief was to improve readers’ understanding of the Policy, therefore the structure of the Policy was changed to collate both the funding mechanism and the rationale for each activity. Some more policy context was also included in the introduction section so readers can understand more about the significance of the policy.Climate Change - In the ‘Regional Partnerships and Strategy’ section, Climate Change has been added to offer transparency for how Greater Wellington funds our climate change team and services.Transport Analytics Unit - In the ‘Regional Partnerships and Strategy’ section, the Transport Analytics Unit (TAU) activity has also been added to offer transparency for how Greater Wellington funds a specific function of regional transport. The TAU is a joint programme between Greater Wellington, Hutt City Council, Porirua City Council, Kāpiti Coast District Council, Wellington City Council, and central government (Waka Kotahi). Waka Kotahi contributes a third of the funding, as well as matching council contributions.Environment Restoration Programmes - Environment restoration programmes were previously known as ‘Land Management’, which included Farm Plans, Farm Environment Plans, Wellington Regional Erosion Control Initiative and advice. This has now been adapted to suit the new Environment Group who deliver the services. Environment Restoration programmes will operate under criteria that will determine property-specific grant rate. The criteria used in determining appropriate grant rates will be aimed at maximising the effectiveness of the programmes. Priorities will be identified through catchment context, community values and desired outcomes, including water quality, biodiversity or climate change adaptation, where a high priority activity will receive high general rate grant support. The Ministry for Primary Industries is the main funder for this programme of work which is set out in their funding agreement. Nursery Operations - In the conservation activities section, the Akura (nursery) conservation centre has been changed to nursery operations. This is because Greater Wellington is planning for more resources to provide planting to fulfil its restoration goals as well as its flood protection and environment restoration requirements. There are proposed expansion plans allowing for more plant production.Public Transport – the Fees and Charges contribution has been decreased from 30 to 25 percent. This is because fares were behind inflation which meant they were not generating enough revenue to maintain a 30 percent share. In February 2024, Council agreed to increase fares by 10 percent to catch up to inflation, however this is still not enough to maintain fees and charges revenue at 30 percent. How you can Have Your Say!The easiest way to provide us your feedback is to click below.Feel free to write your feedback to us, and provide the following – your name, the name of your organisation or group (if you are submitting for them), and whether you request the removal of your personal contact details from any publicly available copy of your feedback. If you wish to be heard at the hearings or want us to contact you, please provide us with your contact information.EmailPostDrop it off at one of our offices:https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-council/contact-us/office-locations/rfp@gw.govt.nzRevenue & Financing Policy PO Box 11646Wellington, 6011100 Cuba Street, Te AroWellington City, 60111056 Fergusson DriveUpper Hutt City, 514034 Chapel Street Masterton, 5840If you would like to discuss this Policy before you provide any feedback, please email us at rfp@gw.govt.nz and we will set up a time with you to chat.Hearings on this Policy are scheduled to take place in late May 2024.How we’ll use your information:This information statement explains to you how we deal with any personal information collected during the Revenue and Financing Policy consultation. What information do we want, and how will we use it?During the consultation process, we ask for:Your first and last name (mandatory)The name of your organisation or group, if you are submitting for themYour email address or phone number, if you indicate you wish to make an oral presentationYour feedback on the proposed Revenue & Financing PolicyWhether you request the removal of your personal contact details from any publicly available copy of your feedback.When you make an oral presentation, we will document your name and the key elements of your presentation. If you do not provide your email or phone number, we cannot contact you if you wish to make an oral presentation.Purposes of collection and useGreater Wellington will use the collected information to:Identify your feedback and your supporting oral presentation (if you make one)Make your feedback and documented oral presentation publicly available (see below) Prepare a Council report that includes aggregated analysis of feedbackContact you to:Clarify any aspect of your feedback or oral presentationArrange an oral presentation in support of your feedback (if you request this)Public availability of feedbackGreater Wellington treats all feedback received through its public consultation processes as public information. As such, we:May be required to release all or part of your feedback, and our documentation of your oral presentation, if a request is made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987Will consider removing your personal contact details from any publicly available copy of your feedback if you request this removal in your feedbackMay choose to publish feedback, including on the Greater Wellington website, in full or as a summary. Your contact details will be excluded from website publication.Using your informationWe will only use the information provided to us:For the purposes we collect that information (see above)For other reasons permitted by the Privacy Act 2020 (e.g. with your consent, for a directly related purpose, or where the law permits or requires this use).Sharing your informationSee public availability of feedback above. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:11:04 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/revenue-and-finance-policy 2024-03-19T01:11:04Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/plan-change-1-to-the-natural-resources-plan-consultation Redirect to Plan Change 1 to the Natural Resources Plan Consultation Tue, 31 Oct 2023 23:03:48 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/plan-change-1-to-the-natural-resources-plan-consultation 2023-10-31T23:03:48Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/southern-landfill-extension SUBMISSIONS CLOSEDOverviewWellington City Council is applying for resource consents to extend Southern Landfill, known as the Southern Landfill Extension Piggyback Option (SLEPO). SLEPO will be constructed as a separate modern landfill facility, piggybacking on top of the closed Stage 2 area, and adjacent to the currently operating Stage 3. Consents are required for:The discharge of contaminants including waste materials and leachate;The discharge of dust, fugitive landfill gas and odour to air;The discharge of stormwater from construction and operational landfill activities;The disturbance of soil and clearance of vegetation during landfill construction and operation;Dewatering groundwater.Project descriptionWellington City Council is seeking a suite of consents to authorise the construction and operation of SLEPO, including the discharge of waste materials and leachate to water and land, along with the discharge of dust, odour and fugitive landfill gas to air. Other resource consent requirements associated with the construction and operation of SLEPO include the discharge of stormwater, and the disturbance of soil and clearance of vegetation.The resource consents authorising the landfill gas generator and flare at Southern Landfill are separate to the SLEPO proposal and the effects of this activity are not considered in the SLEPO consent documents.SLEPO is designed to provide an additional 2.2 million cubic metres of landfill space. Based on current waste management practices and volumes to landfill and delivery of Council’s Zero Waste Programme, this amount of space is expected to provide at least approximately 20 years of waste disposal.SLEPO will be constructed as a separate modern landfill facility, piggybacking on top of the closed Stage 2 area, and adjacent to the currently operating Stage 3. SLEPO will be designed and operated generally in accordance with the Technical Guidelines for Disposal to Land, Waste Management Institute New Zealand (WasteMINZ) (2022) (Landfill Guidelines), including an engineered landfill lining system, leachate collection and landfill gas management. SLEPO will be a Class 1 landfill, which accepts municipal solid waste, which is set out in the Landfill Guidelines as consisting of mixed household, commercial and industrial waste; and can also accept construction and demolition waste; some industrial wastes (that meet strict acceptance criteria); and contaminated soils. The residual waste accepted at SLEPO will be a mix of these Class 1 landfill waste types.SLEPO will be developed in two phases, each made of a number of ‘cells’ developed in sequence, as, and if, required. SLEPO has been designed such that WCC could close the landfill at any point within the development timeline, as waste minimisation efforts progress. SLEPO will commence with Phase 1, and Phase 2 to be developed later and if required. Phase 1 of SLEPO is in the eastern part of the project footprint, and Phase 2 is located on the western part of the footprint, currently occupied by the sludge dewatering plant facilities. The sludge dewatering plant is anticipated to be decommissioned by June 2026.Several landfill design features are important for the capture and control of waste, and the by products produced as the waste breaks down. Modern landfills are constructed in a series of phases to limit the extent of active work area at any one time. The following sections describe these key design and engineering features of SLEPO, which are designed to protect groundwater and surface water from leachate contamination, and protect people from the adverse effects of landfill gas, including:A landfill lining system and leachate collection system;Landfill cover and capping;Landfill gas management; andSurface water and stormwater management.Along with these key design features, landfills including SLEPO are operated under stringent operational controls and a comprehensive monitoring and reporting regime is also put in placeResource consents PermitActivityDescription1.38877Discharge to AirDischarge of dust, fugitive landfill gas and odour into air from the landfill extension.2.38878DewateringThe take and associated diversion and discharge of groundwater that is collected in drains in the side slopes of the landfill extension from groundwater flows in the surrounding environment.3. 38879Contaminated Stormwater to Land Discharge of contaminated stormwater into water (namely Careys Gully Stream) or onto or into land where it may enter water, associated with the construction and operation of the landfill extension.4.38880Earthworks and vegetation clearance and the associated discharge of sediment-laden water to land/ waterEarthworks and vegetation clearance and the associated sediment discharge onto or into land where it may enter water (namely Careys Gully Stream), during construction and operation of the landfill extension.5.38946Discharge of leachate Any unintended discharge of leachate from the landfill extension onto or into land where it may enter water (namely Careys Gully Stream).6.38947Discharge of sewage/ sludge to land Discharge of biosolids (sewage/sludge and treated biosolids) from the landfill extension onto or into land where they may enter water (namely Careys Gully Stream), and the associated discharge of odour to air.Full details of the application and consents required can be found in the application.Application documentsResource consent applications, including the Assessment of Environmental Effects report and all supporting information, can be viewed on this page. Alternatively, hard copies can be viewed at the following places during operating hours (on request):Greater Wellington Regional Council, 100 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011.SubmissionsAny person may make a submission on these applications or notices of requirement, but a person who is a trade competitor of the applicant(s) may do so only if that person is directly affected by an effect of the activity to which the applications/notices of requirement relate that— (a) adversely affects the environment; and (b) does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition. To make an online submission please fill in the online form below. You may make a submission by sending a written or electronic submission to Greater Wellington at PO Box 11646, Wellington 6011 or notifications@gw.govt.nz. The submission must be in the prescribed form. Copies of this form are available from Greater Wellington, please contact us on 0800 496 734 or notifications@gw.govt.nz. You must serve a copy of your submission to Wellington City Council (the applicant), via email or post, as soon as reasonably practicable after serving your submission on Greater Wellington. Please send these to PO Box 2199, Wellington 6140, or southernlandfill@wcc.govt.nz. Alternatively, submissions can be dropped off in person at Greater Wellington Regional Council offices during office hours.The last day to make submissions on this resource consent application is Thursday 19 October 2023. As a submitter, you are legally required to provide a copy of your full submission, including your personal details to the applicants. If you fill in the online form below, this will happen automatically - it will be your responsibility if you provide a submission in writing.For guidance on writing a submission, and the submission process, you can refer to the Ministry for the Environment's guidance document.If you have any question about the application or submission process, please contact Environmental Technical Support, Greater Wellington on 0800 496 734 or email notifications@gw.govt.nzApplicant: Wellington City CouncilAddresses for service:Greater Wellington Regional Council (consenting authority): Greater Wellington PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142, Attn: Manager, Environmental Regulation, notifications@gw.govt.nzWellington City Council (the applicant): Wellington City Council PO Box 2199 Wellington 6140 southernlandfill@wcc.govt.nz Wed, 20 Sep 2023 20:57:24 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/southern-landfill-extension 2023-09-20T20:57:24Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/rltp-mid-term-review Ko te Mahere ā-Rohe Waka Whenua o Pōneke 2021: 2024 Arotakenga kaupeka waengaThe Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) is our blueprint for the Wellington Region's transport network. It aims to enable a connected region, with safe, accessible, and livable places.The plan sets out targets and identifies regional priorities. It also sets out the transport activities we intend to invest in.The RLTP has now been published, you can read the full document here. Thank you to everyone who consulted.Interactive Maps Want to dig into the detail, or find out more about what's happening in your area? Try out our interactive maps:Our NetworkExplores how our transport network has changed over the last three years, and what challenges we face. Click to explore.Our ProgrammeExplores our proposed plan for the networks and what projects in your area we want to work on. Click to explore.What is the Regional Land Transport Plan review?Every three years the RLTP is reviewed (also called a 'mid-term review').A mid-term review checks that the strategic vision and direction of the RLTP remain fit for purpose for the second half of its six-year duration. It also includes the list of transport activities that the region is seeking funding for from central government in the next three years. What are the key changes? There are two key changes in document compared to the 2021 version: The weightings of the Transport Investment Priorities have altered slightly to respond to changing priorities in the region. Resilience increases (reflecting the impact of recent severe weather events on the region). To accommodate this change, public transport capacity reduces, from 40% to 30%:Secondly, the list of proposed transport activities (things like improving bus routes, or building new roads) has been refreshed for the next three years. Fri, 24 May 2024 01:03:45 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/rltp-mid-term-review 2024-05-24T01:03:45Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/2024-34-long-term-plan Consultation now open!On this page you can find everything you need to know about the consultation for the 2024-34 Greater Wellington Long Term Plan. The consultation closes 5pm Monday the 22nd April. You can either consult directly online by clicking the online consultation document below. Or you can view it as a PDF which includes a mail or email-in option. Consultation document and survey (online version)Consultation document and survey (PDF version)What information do we want, and how will we use it?During the consultation process, we ask for:• Your first and last name • The name of your organisation or group, if you are submitting for them• Your email address or phone number , if you indicate you wish to make an oral presentation• Your location within the region, gender, ethnicity, and age group• Your views on the options and your submission on the Long Term Plan• Whether you request the removal of your personal contact detail from any publicly available copy of your submission.When you make an oral presentation, we will document your name and the key elements of your presentation.If you do not provide your email or phone number, we cannot contact you if you wish to make an oral presentation and/or to advise you of the results of the consultation process.Purposes of collection and useGreater Wellington will use the collected information to:a Identify your submission and your supporting oral presentation (if you make one)b Make your submission and documented oral presentation publicly available (see below) c Prepare a Council report that includes aggregated analysis of submissions, and may include a demographic summary to understand whether our consultation is reaching all desired demographic groups and to consider options to improve this reach. d Contact you to:i Clarify any aspect of your submission or oral presentationii Arrange an oral presentation in support of your submission (if you request this)iii Advise you of the decision(s) on the 2024-2034 Long Term Plan. Public availability of submissionsGreater Wellington treats all submissions received through its public consultation processes as public information. As such, we:• May be required to release all or part of your submission, and our documentation of your oral presentation, if a request is made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987• Will consider removing your personal contact details from any publicly available copy of your submission if you request this removal in your submission• May choose to publish submissions, including on the Greater Wellington website, in full or as a summary. Your contact details will be excluded from website publication.Using your informationWe will only use the information provided to us:• For the purposes we collect that information (see above)• For other reasons permitted by the Privacy Act 2020 (e.g. with your consent, for a directly related purpose, or where the law permits or requires this use).Sharing your informationSee public availability of submissions above. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:58 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/2024-34-long-term-plan 2024-03-18T02:30:58Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/ltp-pre-engagement Take the 5 minute survey nowRead the privacy statement We are developing a 10-year planGreater Wellington delivers a wide range of activities across the Wellington Region that protect the environment, enable an efficient, accessible, low-carbon public transport network, and supports sustainable economic development.Right now, we are developing our Long Term Plan that outlines what we are going to deliver from 2024 to 2034. This Plan looks forward for 10 years, and is reviewed every three years.What should our priorities be?Right now, are reviewing what our priorities should be across everything that we do over the next 10 years, to make sure the needs of the community now and in the future.As a start, we have four priorities we’d like you to think about. We want to know how important you think each is and we would like to you to rank some activities that could help us achieve it.Later in the year we will engage with you about specific services, but right now we are asking you about the big issues impacting our Region and communities.Survey closes at 5pm on Sunday 21 May. We are involved in work across the areas of the Wellington Region!Read the current 2021-31 Long Term Plan for more informationLearn more about what Greater Wellington does here: https://www.gw.govt.nz/your-council/our-role-and-activities/  Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:35:55 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/ltp-pre-engagement 2023-04-17T21:35:55Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/2023-24annualplan Our upcoming Annual Plan 2023/24What you need to knowRegional Fact SheetsHave your say!Give your feedbackRegister for an online discussion with your CouncillorsPrivacy statement What is an Annual Plan?Every year Greater Wellington reviews what we said we were going to deliver in the 2021-31 Long Term Plan (LTP) and publishes that information to the community in an Annual Plan.The Annual Plan outlines the changes to the rates and budget for that financial year from what we planned for in the Long-Term Plan, as well as changes in what we are delivering to the community.What you need to knowThe Annual Plan 2023/24 does not have any significant changes from what is in the 2021-31 Long Term Plan for this year – there are some minor changes however for the most part we are delivering what we said we would.The last few years have been challenging for the whole country and our Region, faced with COVID-19 lockdowns, supply issues, labour shortages, inflation, and rising interest rates. To manage these pressures heading into the 2023/24 financial year, we are proposing to increase rates by an average of 17.8% across residential, business and rural. This is to ensure that we can continue to deliver improvements and services across the region to meet our social and climate goals.Read more about your rates and what else you need to know about our proposed Annual Plan 2023/24.What's happening in my area of the Region?Look through our regional fact sheets to see the rates breakdown for your area, as well as some key projects that we are delivering in your area and across the Region:Hutt Valley Kāpiti CoastPoriruaWairarapaWellington City We want your feedback!We understand there is a balance to find between affordability and best serving the needs of our environment and community both now and into the future, and we are always interested on whether you think we’ve hit the mark.Looking beyond the 2023/24 year is also the development of our next Long Term Plan (2024-34), and this will be a great opportunity to reprioritise what’s important and how we spend money going forward.You can provide feedback on Have Your Say from 3 April 2023 to 26 April 2023 (we have extended this from the original end date of 23 April).Please let us know if you have any feedback on the Annual Plan 2023/24. This may relate to:Our approach to the proposed Annual Plan 2023/24Our priorities and/or how we spend our moneyOur upcoming 2024-34 Long Term PlanAnything else.Register for an online discussion with CouncillorsCome along and have a kōrero with your Councillors at our two online discussions!Wednesday 3 May @ 12:00 - 1:00pm Thursday 4 May @ 6:30pm - 7:30pmRegister for one of these sessions here: Online Discussion Forum with Greater Wellington Councillors - Virtual - EventfindaOr by emailing us at corporate.planning@gw.govt.nzThe topics of the online discussions will be:The proposed Annual Plan 2023/24 The Significance and Engagement Policy review (you can give your feedback on this here)Discussions between community and Councillors will be facilitated by Council officers. If there is a large turnout breakout rooms will be used to ensure everyone gets to have their say. Within the breakout rooms everyone will have a few minutes to give their opinion, and then the floor will be open for general discussion for the remaining time.Ground rules will be set at the beginning of the online discussion to ensure that the kōrero is respectful and constructive. There is zero tolerance for inappropriate behaviour in the discussions.What will we do with your feedback?At the end of every week of the engagement, Council officers will prepare a thematic summary of submissions and any online discussions for Councillors. A full thematic summary will be provided to Council for its deliberations process.Council will use this information to consider the adoption of the final Annual Plan 2023/24 on 29 June 2023.We will post our final Annual Plan 2023/24 on the Greater Wellington website in July 2023.For more information, please see the privacy statement here.Any questions?Please email corporate.planning@gw.govt.nz Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:41:31 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/2023-24annualplan 2023-04-03T01:41:31Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/sep Tell us how you want Greater Wellington to engage with you on important decisions, and what you think of the changes to our Significance and Engagement policy!Complete the 5-minute survey nowRegister for an online discussion with your Councillors_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Read about the changes to the PolicyPrivacy statementWhat is the Significance and Engagement policy?Council is responsible for making decisions on behalf of the Region, and for engaging with the community on significant decisions.The role of the Significance and Engagement Policy is to set out Council’s general approach to determining the significance of proposals and decisions in relation to issues, assets, and other matters. The level of significance of decisions guides when and how Council will engage with the community:‘When’: which proposals and decisions the Council will engage with the community on‘How’: The method and level of engagement Council will use to engage with the communityThe full draft Significance and Engagement policy can be found hereWhy are we reviewing our Significance and Engagement policy?The Significance and Engagement Policy is a supporting policy of the Long Term Plan so it should be regularly reviewed. The last time our policy updated was in 2015, alongside the development of the 2015-25 Long Term Plan.Greater Wellington’s operating environment has changed significantly since the last review in 2015: how we engage with communities has changed, the economic environment has changed, and we have progressed our partnership with mana whenua and engagement with mātāwaka.We also know community expectation of engagement has changed, and we want to make sure we meet these expectations.Tell us what you think!We want to know what the best way is to engage with you so that going forward we can reach out to the community and get feedback in the most effective and meaningful way.We also want to know what you think of the proposed changes in the draft policy.You can provide feedback on Have Your Say from 3 April 2023 to 26 April 2023 (we have extended this from the original end date of 23 April).You can give you feedback by: Completing this 5 minute survey Registering for an online discussion with your Councillors belowOnline discussion with CouncillorsCome along and have a kōrero with your Councillors at our two online discussions!Wednesday 3 May @ 12:00 - 1:00pm Thursday 4 May @ 6:30pm - 7:30pmRegister for one of these sessions here Online Discussion Forum with Greater Wellington Councillors - Virtual - Eventfindaor by emailing us at corporate.planning@gw.govt.nzThe topics of the online discussions will be:The Significance and Engagement Policy review The proposed Annual Plan 2023/24 (you can give your feedback on this here)Discussions between community and Councillors will be facilitated by Council officers. If there is a large turnout breakout rooms will be used to ensure everyone gets to have their say. Within the breakout rooms everyone will have 5 minutes to give their opinion, and then the floor will be open for general discussion for the remaining time.Ground rules will be set at the beginning of the online discussion to ensure that the kōrero is respectful and constructive. There is zero tolerance for inappropriate behaviour in the discussions.What will happen with the information you share?Your submissions will be summarised anonymously at the end of every week of the engagement for Councillors to review. A full anonymous summary of all submissions will be provided to Council for the deliberations process.Council will use this information to advise the adoption of the final Significance and Engagement policy in June.For more information, please see the privacy statement here.What happens after the consultation process?May: Council will deliberate on the submissions made by the community and make changes to the proposed Significance and Engagement policyJune: Council will adopt the final Significance and Engagement policyWe will post our final Significance and Engagement policy on the Greater Wellington website in July after it has been adopted by Council.Any questions?Email corporate.planning@gw.govt.nz. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 01:39:30 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/sep 2023-04-03T01:39:30Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/fds The Wairarapa-Wellington-Horowhenua Future Development Strategy describes how, through working together we will deliver well-functioning urban environments in our existing and future towns and cities and provide enough development capacity in the next 30 years to meet at least the expected demand. In particular it identifies where future housing and business development should occur by outlining: broad locations for homes and businesses, and the social and physical infrastructure needed to support them. the areas we should not develop, so that we can limit risks to our communities and infrastructure and protect our taonga. For further reports that support the strategy head here.This Consultation is hosted by Greater Wellington on behalf of the Wellington Regional Leadership Commitee.Please see the privacy statement here.  Sun, 08 Oct 2023 21:00:05 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/fds 2023-10-08T21:00:05Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/tewhariki Nau mai, haere mai! Welcome to the Māori Capability Assessment Survey!Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey.This is an important step in developing Greater Wellington’s Māori capability framework, which is intended to continuously grow our knowledge and use of te reo and te ao Māori.The purpose of this survey is to understand where our people are on their Māori capability journey.Your answers will enable us to provide training and support matched to where you are on your journey and delivered at a pace that you are comfortable with.Ongoing learning will help us become a capable workforce, which can partner authentically with mana whenua and work effectively with all Māori to deliver better outcomes.In the words of Te Wharehuia Milroy, “E kore rawa te tangata e mutu i tana ako” – a person’s journey of learning never ends.The survey is anonymous - while you need a staff login to access the survey, identifying information is being removed from responses and only anonymised data is being released for analysis.It will take no more than ten minutes to complete. It closes at 5pm on Thursday, 13 October.If you have any questions, contact the Te Hunga Whiriwhiri team at pataiTHW@gw.govt.nz, or submit a question under the 'Pātai - Q&A' tab below.Te Hunga Whiriwhiri also hosts Pātai Mai sessions, where you can ask questions and get advice, every Tuesday, 10-11.30am. You can join the sessions via the Pātai Mai Teams link.About the iconWe are using the above icon to represent a capable workforce, which is one of the four focus areas of Te Whāriki, our Māori outcomes framework. Each focus area has its own icon, which you will start to see more frequently as we continue to implement Te Whāriki. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:21:05 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/tewhariki 2022-09-28T23:21:05Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/proposed-change-1-to-the-regional-policy-statement-for-the-wellington-region The Regional Policy Statement for the Wellington Region (Regional Policy Statement) provides an overview of the resource management issues of the Wellington Region and sets out the policies and methods to achieve integrated resource management of the natural and physical resources of the whole region.We have prepared Proposed Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement (RPS Change 1) to make changes to the Regional Policy Statement to account for new national direction and to address issues in the Wellington Region. The focus of Proposed RPS Change 1 is to implement and support the National Policy Statement on Urban Development 2020 (NPS-UD) and to start the implementation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management 2020 (NPS-FM). We are also addressing issues related to climate change, indigenous biodiversity and high natural character. The key topics being addressed in RPS Change 1 are:Lack of urban development capacity and implementation of the National Policy Statement on Urban Development (NPS-UD) and Wellington Regional Growth FrameworkDegradation of freshwater and partial implementation of the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management (NPS-FM)Loss and degradation of indigenous biodiversity including regional policy to implement central government strategy and draft RMA national policy directionThe impacts of climate change including regional policy to complement central government policy direction.RPS Change 1 also makes other minor amendments to align with recent updates to the Natural Resources Plan and national direction.The Proposed RPS Change 1 documentation can be downloaded on the right, and can also be viewed in person at:Greater Wellington Regional Council – Wellington Office, 100 Cuba Street, Te Aro, WellingtonGreater Wellington Regional Council – Masterton Office, 34 Chapel Street, MastertonPublic libraries throughout the Region To make a submissionThe local authority in its own area and any person can make a submission on any of the proposed changes to Proposed Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement, either online or in written form. Making a submission ensures your views will be considered and allows you to participate in the Proposed Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement process if you wish.  However, if you could gain an advantage in trade competition through your submission, then you may do so only if you are directly affected by an effect of Proposed Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement that: Adversely affects the environment, and Does not relate to trade competition or the effects of trade competition. The closing date for submissions is 5.00pm 14 October 2022. The timeframe for making a submission has been doubled to enable more time for submissions, pursuant to Section 37 of the RMA. The best way to make a submission is to use our online submission portal (Spoken). Using this portal will ensure that we know which provision you’re providing feedback on and will make sure we know exactly what you’d like to change.Alternatively, you may provide a written submission using our Submission Form. Please email your submission to regionalplan@gw.govt.nz or by post to Environmental Policy, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142, ATT: Hearings Adviser. Please provide a contact email address with your submission to enable effective communication.The portal and submission form follow the format required under the Resource Management Act 1991.Note that under the RMA all submissions and accompanying data must be made available for public inspection. In order to achieve that, Greater Wellington will upload all submissions and accompanying data onto its website above. For more information regarding this and your privacy please view our Privacy Statement.Read more about the Proposed Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement for the Wellington Region on our website.Read the answers to some frequently asked questions about the Proposed Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 02:39:43 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/proposed-change-1-to-the-regional-policy-statement-for-the-wellington-region 2022-08-19T02:39:43Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/flexibleworkingproposedamendments On 13 June 2022 ELT supported the proposed amendments to the GW Flexible Working Policy & Guidelines in relation to GW employees who are considering a formal request to work off shore temporarily, alongside taking leave. This has come about as a result of people being able to travel again after two years to see family and friends. Advice has been sought from within the business and outside with a legal opinion. There are many considerations that need to be factored in and we want to hear your thoughts on the proposed amendments. The Unions will also be asked for their feedback. Sun, 24 Jul 2022 23:03:54 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/flexibleworkingproposedamendments 2022-07-24T23:03:54Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/kapiti Have your say on restoring and protecting Kāpiti's freshwaterTukuna mai he korero mō te whakaora me te whakamaru ō te wai māori ō KāpitiYou can help shape how we care for freshwater in Kāpiti for generations:Complete the 5-minute survey nowEmail us to register your interest in a face-to-face workshop What is a Whaitua?In the Wellington Region we have five ‘whaitua’ - which is a Te Reo Māori word for space, or catchment. In a whaitua, freshwater is connected from the mountains to the sea. Healthy water is central to our lives. Freshwater needs to be protected and restored as healthy waterbodies, and for the communities’ connected with it. Every whaitua is different, so we look at them individually. And now, we turn our attention to Kāpiti.The Whaitua Kāpiti is all the waterbodies from just north of Ōtaki through to Paekākāriki and right up into their headwaters in the Tararua Range.Whaitua Kāpiti CommitteeA team of community members, mana whenua, Kāpiti Coast District Council, and Greater Wellington representatives known as the Whaitua Kāpiti Committee will make recommendations how to restore freshwater in Kāpiti. They will draw on the views and aspirations of the many people who call Kāpiti home.The Committee will describe ways to protect and restore freshwater now and for future generations - such as managing contaminants, water allocation and flows, and setting freshwater aspirations as for the waterbodies throughout Kāpiti.We are interested in freshwater. This means the water in our rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands, springs and underground in aquifers and their flow on effects to estuaries and the coast.Your aspirationsWe're seeking your freshwater aspirations because everyone has a unique perspective on how we protect our fresh water. We can't do it without you.This is your opportunity to provide your views into what needs to be done to restore healthy freshwater in Kāpiti.You can have a say on Kāpiti's fresh water in two main ways.E rua ngā kōwhiringa kia tukuna mai ō whakaaro mō te wai māori ō KapitiFill in our 5-minute survey. Don't leave it too late - the survey will close on 22 November 2022.Come along to a face-to-face workshop.Our workshopJoin us in us in Kāpiti on 24th November for a community workshop at Robins Nest, Nga Manu Reserve at 6pm. You’ll meet with others to share ideas and provide deeper input into restoring and protecting wai ora, freshwater.We want to ensure that workshops include the values, experiences, and views of our diverse Kāpiti communities. Anyone who would like to contribute to the kōrero is welcome to come along. We particularly welcome Māori, Pasifika, ethnic communities, rangatahi, disabled, rainbow and people living in rural communities.Our workshop will be accessible and inclusive. Please let us know how we can support you in attending.If you’d like to attend, please register here.What will happen with the information you share? Ka ahatia ngā korero kua tohaina e koe?Your feedback will be put together in an independent report for the Whaitua Kāpiti Committee. This report will help the Whaitua Committee develop the Whaitua Implementation Programme to suit Kāpiti's needs.Keeping you informed about the findingsKia whakamohio ai koe ki ngā otinga ō tēnei mahiWhen the findings are ready to be released, we will send you a link to the report and provide it on the Greater Wellington website. You can also join our mailing list so we can keep you up to date on restoring and protecting Kāpiti's freshwater and opportunities to have a further say.Want to know more about the Whaitua process? Kei te hiahia koe te mohio mō te tikanga Whaitua?Our website has more detail about the Whaitua process. You will also find completed Implementation Programmes for Te Whanganui-a-Tara Whaitua, Ruamāhanga Whaitua, and Te Awarua-o-Porirua Whaitua.Any questions?He pātai?Email us at whaitua@gw.govt.nz to ask questions, want to speak to someone, or to sign up to our mailing list. Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:43:24 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/kapiti 2022-09-27T23:43:24Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/cuba-street-office-set-up We have now had over 16 months in our new Cuba St home – time certainly flies! As part of the GWCuba project close out process – we wanted to check in with staff through a simple survey but unfortunately COVID got in the way.Now more and more of us are returning to the office we thought this was a good time for us to regroup and reflect on how we are finding working in the Cuba St building – what’s working well, what we really love, what could be improved, and what some new opportunities could be.As part of the forward work programme of continual improvement, the GWCuba Steering Group and Building and Facilities management are keen to understand any consistent themes and opportunities.The survey will take 5 minutes, all feedback is appreciated and will remain anonymous. Fri, 20 May 2022 01:55:30 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/cuba-street-office-set-up 2022-05-20T01:55:30Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/covid-19-exposure-risk-assessment-and-policy-review As you know, ELT asked for a review of our Covid-19 exposure risk assessment and policy for how we manage vaccination for Covid-19.  Being fully vaccinated continues to be the most effective way to protect against the serious health effects of Covid-19. Greater Wellington has taken several actions that reflect the change to the traffic light system and the different approach from the Government and Ministry of Health for the Omicron variant. Health, Safety and Wellbeing in conjunction with the health and safety representatives have also completed a new Covid-19 exposure risk assessment. They have proposed a revised assessment, taking the changed circumstances into account. We have reviewed the current policy and guidelines, taking the revised assessment into account. Their assessment is that there are only two roles in our organisation that continue to be covered by a Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 (PHO). Workers in these roles will need to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in line with the PHO. The remaining roles have been assessed as not putting our workers at greater risk of contracting or spreading Covid-19 in the workplace if our mandates are lifted. It is important to note that there may also be the occasional / infrequent task that can only be done by a vaccinated worker e.g., individual landowners. HS&W's view is that Greater Wellington has a highly vaccinated workforce which allows this work to be managed and re-organised on a case-by-case basis, without the need for mandatory vaccination requirements. The only other roles that may be required to be fully vaccinated are WREMO or ECC staff where the ECC is activated and a physical presence is required , or where a third party requires it, like a school board of trustees. It is not proposed therefore to make changes to our policy where a third party requires a worker to be vaccinated.We ask that managers keep HR and relevant staff up to date as other organisations change their policies. The revised draft Covid-19 Exposure Risk Assessment, policy and guidelines with proposed tracked changes are attached for your feedback. Let us know your feedback by filling out this feedback form before 5pm, Tuesday 3 May 2022.We know that consultation is occurring for a short time and during a holiday period but were keen to start the process. If anyone is going to be away but wants to submit, please let us know and we will agree an extended timeframe for those staff. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 02:08:59 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/covid-19-exposure-risk-assessment-and-policy-review 2022-04-21T02:08:59Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/naenae-subway Greater Wellington has been working with the Naenae community, Hutt City Council and Mana Whenua on a plan to make the Naenae subway area a safer and more usable space.We're seeking your views on the draft plan to improve the subway. Please share your feedback on these plans by 5pm Tuesday 17 May 2022. This feedback will inform the detailed design of the plans.Tell us your views on the draft planYou can either fill in the Naenae Subway Improvements: Feedback Form or come to one of the information sessions to chat to Greater Wellington staff and provide your feedback on a paper form. Information sessions will be held at:DateTimeLocationTuesday 3 May 20227pmCoCo Pop Up, Hillary CourtSaturday 7 May 20229am - 11amNaenae Village Market, Hillary CourtFriday 13 May 20221pm – 3pmCoCo Pop Up, Hillary CourtSaturday 14 May 20229am - 11amNaenae Village Market, Hillary CourtYour feedback will be kept confidential. Please read our Privacy Statement for more about how we will use and manage your information.Draft plan to improve Naenae SubwayThe existing pedestrian access subway to Naenae Station has served the community for over fifty years. True to its time, the subway is plain and practical but in need of revitalization. An engineering report identified the structural improvements required to the subway and community engagement informed the industrial design and artistic brief.We are pleased to share this draft plan and artists impressions of the proposed changes to the subway. These will improve the public's experience of the subway, uplift the quality of this important pedestrian linkage and support the revitalization of Naenae's town centre. Designs are inspired by Naenae’s strong cultural narrative and modern history.Brighter and safer environmentCreating a brighter and safer environment is the main objective of the renovation. This will be achieved through the instillation of CCTV cameras, a public announcement system, improved lighting, better wayfinding and signage at the street and station platform entrances.This image is an artists impression of the Naenae Subway entrance at night. It shows the proposed pavilion canopy signage and lighting to improve safety.This image is an artists impression of the Naenae Subway entrance during the day. It shows the proposed pavilion canopy signage and bright natural lighting.Inviting entrywaysWe propose adding pavilions at each entryway to the subway. These structures, which look like ‘floating’ roof forms, will be strongly lit from below to provide clear beacons guiding travellers to and from Naenae Station.This image is an artists impression of the well lit pavilions that will guide travellers to and from Naenae Station at night.An improved subwayWe propose improving the subway by levelling surfaces, adding horizontal paneling along the tunnels, improving lighting, adding CCTV cameras and a public announcement system.This image is an artists impression of how the subway tunnel can be improved with the addition of lighting behind the horizontal paneling and handrails.Well defined pathwaysThe pathway will bind the subway system as a coloured ribbon running down the stairs, ramps and through the tunnels. It could also run into the surrounding streetscapes as a guiding path. The surface will be finished with a high friction product to improve pedestrian safety.This is an artists impression of what the coloured ribbon will look like running down the stairs and through the subway tunnels.Cultural expression and public artNaenae’s strong cultural narrative and modern history provided inspiration for the subway's design. Len Hetet created the cultural design while Kura Moeahu of Te Āti Awa provided the overarching cultural narrative:The ancient and metaphysical beings The guardians summonsed by the Mountain Clan The battle that scarred our mother earth To fashion upon her skin the land known as Te Ngaengae (Naenae). The waters that feed, sustain and nourish the land be exhumed form the rivers Te Awamutu and Waiwhetu to this very day. Gifted by the ancient ones.Naenae’s modern history as a model suburb is based on the ‘garden city movement’. Hillary Court was intended as the focus of community life. The buildings in Naenae are unapologetically modernist in character, being simple, elegant, and at a human scale.These narratives are represented in the design by the Kaha - Bold architecture with strong lines, hard angles, and fractured shapes. This conveys the tectonic forces and fissures evoking the tupua who have the power to uplift the land and create waterways. The simple, modern, human scaled building is also reminiscent of the Modernist buildings, ensuring both the Māori and non-Māori history is celebrated.The design also seeks to form Honohono - Connections, connects the sea, land and people, connects communities, connects people to stories, connects the building to the town-centre. The design creates Manaaki – Shared landscape, celebrating Mana Whenua values, celebrating modern history, inviting touch, wanting to be a part of something special and building future interaction.This image is an artists impression of the cultural designs in the subway tunnel.This image shows the Taniwha that inspired the cultural design elements of the Naenae Subway. On the left is Te Wai Tuku Kiri o Waiwhetu and on the right is Te Wai Inuinu o Te Awamutu.BackgroundNaenae Subway redevelopment is one of a number of local revitalization projects in central Naenae. All of these projects share the same core values:Honohono – connectionKaha – bold and strong feeling through designManaaki – inviting and shared landscapes.These Naenae values were identified through the Hutt City Council ethnographic research, Voice of the Community, conducted in 2019 for the Naenae Pool and Hillary Court projects. This research identified what the community values and what they want to see in their public spaces. Sun, 01 May 2022 23:23:37 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/naenae-subway 2022-05-01T23:23:37Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/revenue-and-financing-policy Greater Wellington is seeking your feedback on the proposed changes to the Revenue and Financing Policy.The Revenue and Financing policy describes how Greater Wellington intends to fund its expenditure. It outlines the sources of funding that Council intends to use and the relative level of funding from each source, for each activity. This policy is required by, and adheres to the Local Government Act 2002, section 101(3)(a)and(b).A consultation document has been developed to help you clearly understand what the proposed changes are and why Greater Wellington is doing it, so you can make an informed submission. There are some key areas we are seeking your feedback on:Changes to the funding methodRegional Economic DevelopmentRegional Predator Control ProgrammeLand ManagementFlood Protection – Te Kāuru Floodplain Management PlanNewFlood Protection – Waiōhine River PlanWellington Regional Stadium (Sky Stadium)Changes to information in the PolicyPublic TransportHere you can find the Proposed Revenue and Financing Policy.Please take a look at the Consultation Document and the Supporting Information DocumentBe sure to get your submission in before 5pm on Wednesday 20 April 2022. Late submissions will not be accepted.How we’ll use your information The personal information collected from you during registration and in your submission is held securely by Greater Wellington. We use this information to develop and advise on the Revenue and Financing Policy review (including compiling statistical information) and to contact you about the process. Find out more about how we look after your privacy in our Privacy Statement. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 01:51:37 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/revenue-and-financing-policy 2022-03-21T01:51:37Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/maori-land-rates-remissions E tūtohi ana a Te Pane Matua Taiao ki te panoni i te Kaupapa Here Whakaitinga Rēti me Whakatārewa hoki mō ngā Whenua Māori Herekore. Ka kīia ko Te Kaupapa Here Whakaitinga Rēti mō ngā Whenua Māori.E arotakehia ana e Te Pane Matua Taiao te kaupapa here nei i muri i ngā panonitanga ki te Ture Local Government 2002 me te Ture Local Government (Rating) 2002 i whakamanahia i te Hōngongoi 2021, e pāngia nuitia ana ki te rēti o ngā whenua Māori. Ko ngā panonitanga ki te kaupapa here kia tika i te wā iti nei, kia hāngai hoki ki ngā ture mō te rēti whenua Māori me ngā mātāpono o Te Ture Whenua Māori 1993, me te toro āwhina whānui ki te hunga whaipānga o ngā whenua Māori kia tiakina te whenua mō ngā whakatupuranga o te nāianei me te āpōpō.Ahakoa ka pāngia tēnei kaupapa here ki te hunga whaipānga whenua Māori ki te rohe o Pōneke, ka whai wāhi mai ngā tāngata katoa o tō mātou hapori, ā, e pōwhiritia rātou ki te tuku whakaaro mō ēnei panonitanga ki te kaupapa here.Hei tāpiri ki te arotake o tēnei kaupapa here, i whiriwhirihia e Te Pane Matua Taiao kia puritia tēnei kaupapa here, engari e whāia ana kia uiui haere me ngā panoni tūtohi kei tēnei pukapuka i te mea e hāngai ake ana ēnei ki te rautaki matua o te Kaunihera ki te whakatika ake i ngā hua mō te mana whenua me te Māori, tae noa ki te Rautaki Hua Māori kua whakaaetia e te Kaunihera.Greater Wellington Regional Council (Greater Wellington) proposes to make changes to the Rates Remissions and Postponements on Māori Freehold Land Policy. This will become known as the Rates Remissions on Māori Land Policy.Greater Wellington is reviewing the policy following changes to the Local Government Act 2002 and Local Government (Rating) Act 2002 that took effect in July 2021, which included significant changes to the rating of whenua Māori. The proposed changes to the policy will ensure it is up to date and compliant with the legislation for rating of whenua Māori and the principles of Te Ture Whenua Māori Act 1993, and offer wider support to owners of whenua Māori to look after the whenua for current and future generations. While this policy particularly affects Māori landowners in the Wellington region, everyone in our community may have an interest and is invited to provide a submission on the proposed changes to the policy.As part of the review of this policy, Greater Wellington has considered the option of retaining the existing policy and has decided instead to consult on the proposed changes in this document as these better align with Council’s strategic priority of improving outcomes for mana whenua and Māori, and with Council’s adopted Māori Outcomes Framework.Ko ngā mea kia mōhio ai koeHe aha te Kaupapa Here Whakaitinga Rēti mō ngā Whenua Māori?Katoa ngā kaunihera me whai kaupapa here e pā ana ki te whakaitinga, whakatārewa hoki i ngā rēti mō ngā whenua Māori herekore. Kei tēnei kaupapa here e takoto ana ngā paearu ka whakamahia e Te Pane Matua Taiao ki te whiriwhiri i ngā tono kia whakaitihia, kia whakatārewatia hoki ki runga i ngā whenua Māori herekore i te rohe.Ko te whakaitinga rēti nei, ko te whakaaetanga o te Kaunihera ki te hiki i te kawenga ki te utu rēti ki runga i tētehi whenua i tētehi tau pūtea. Ko te whakatārewatanga nei, ko te whakaaetanga o te Kaunihera ki te putu i ngā nama o te whenua i tētehi tau pūtea kia utua hei te wā heke.What you need to knowWhat is the Rates Remissions on Māori Land Policy?All councils are required to have a policy on rates remissions and postponements on Māori freehold land. This policy sets out the criteria under which Greater Wellington will consider applications for remissions and postponements on Māori freehold land in the region. A rates remission is when Council agrees to waive the obligation to pay rates on a property in a particular financial year. A postponement is when Council agrees that rates for a particular financial year can accumulate against the property to be paid in the future. He aha ngā panonitanga?I muri mai i ngā panonitanga ki te Ture Local Government (Rating) i te Hōngongoi 2021, ko ngā whenua Māori herekore i māraurau o mua mō te whakaitinga rēti, ka huri hei whenua rēti kore i te mea kāore i te whakamahia. E mea ana, kāore e namahia rēti te whenua, nā reira kāore he take ki te tono whakaitinga rēti.E tūtohi ana Te Pane Matua Taiao ki te whiriwhiri i ngā tono whakaitinga ki runga i te whenua Māori kāore e mau taitara whenua Māori herekore, ki ēnei whakaritenga:Ki te whenua i whakawhiti hei taitara herekore Māori ki te taitara whānui nā te whakahau whakawhiti i raro i te Ture Māori Affairs Amendment 1967Ki ngā whenua i whakahokia e ngā whakataunga Tiriti; ā,Kāore i te whai whakahokinga arumoni; ā,Kāore i utua e te Karauna ngā rēti whenua i mua i te whakawhitinga ki ngā whaipānga MāoriKi te whenua e mau taitara whānui ana e whaipāngahia ana e te Māori e whakatutuki ana i ngā paearu o te kaupapa hereKi ngā whenua Māori e whakatupuria ana, e mau taitara whānui anaE tūtohi ana hoki mātou ki te panoni i te whakahaeretanga o te kaupapa here:Kia whakarahi ake i te roanga o ngā whakaitinga mai i te kotahi tau ki ngā tau e toruKia whakakore ake i te whakatārewatanga rēti i runga i ngā whenua Māori mai i te kaupapa hereKei tēnei pukapuka uiuinga tētehi tirohanga whānui o ngā panonitanga e tūtohia ana, he aha hoki e pēnei ai me ētehi tauira o te whakatinanatanga o ēnei mahinga. E akiaki ana mātou i a koe kia pānuitia katoatia te kaupapa here me tēnei pukapuka i mua i tō tono mai.What’s changing?Following the changes to the Local Government (Rating) Act in July 2021, many of the Māori freehold land properties which previously would have been eligible for a rates remission are now treated as non-rateable as the land is unused. This means that rates are not charged against the property in the first instance so no remission needs to be applied for. Greater Wellington is proposing to consider applications for remissions on whenua Māori that is not in Māori freehold title, in the following areas:Land converted from Māori freehold title to general title by a status order change under the Māori Affairs Amendment Act 1967Land returned through Treaty settlements, where:The land is not generating a commercial return; andThe Crown had not been paying rates on the land prior to its transfer to Māori ownershipLand in general title owned collectively by Māori that meets the criteria of the policyMāori land under development that is in general title We are also proposing changes to administration of the policy:Extending the duration of remissions granted from one year to three yearsRemoving postponement of rates on Māori land from the policyThis consultation document includes an overview of the proposed changes, why the changes are being proposed and some examples of what this might mean in practice. We encourage you to read the full policy as well as this document before making a submissionE tono atu ana ki a koe kia Kōrero MaiMe whakarite kia tuku atu i tō tono i mua i te 5pm Rāhina 2 o Haratua 2022.We invite you to Have Your SayBe sure to get your submission in before 5pm Monday 2 May 2022. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:17:05 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/maori-land-rates-remissions 2022-03-21T03:17:05Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/upper-ruamahanga-flooding We need your help to improve the flood hazard maps for upper Ruamāhanga, so we can update the community about flood risks.Share your feedback using the maps feedback forms below before 4pm, Tuesday 8 February 2022.What are we doing?Greater Wellington and local Wairarapa authorities are working together to update the flood hazard maps for the upper Ruamāhanga catchment.Flood hazard maps provide a clear picture of which areas are most at risk of flooding during severe weather, so that people in the right areas can be informed about flood risks.To create flood hazard maps, we use computer software to analyse data from past floods and model which areas are likely to be impacted by flooding, both now and in the future.Help improve the flood hazard maps for your communityThe more information we have about past floods, the more accurate the flood hazard map for your community will be.That’s why we’re asking you to please share any photos or information you have from the:October 1998 floodOctober 2000 floodJuly 2006 flood.To contribute, take a look at the three maps at the bottom of this page. Let us know if each map matches your memory of the flood by clicking the 'Add Pin' and following the instructions.We'd really appreciate receiving any photos you have that show flooding around the following rivers:Kopuaranga RiverTaueru River.The information you share now will help us make the flood hazard maps for your community even better.Why are we doing this now?Advances in flood modelling computer software make now a good time to update these maps. Doing this review now also means updated maps can be used in the Wairarapa Combined District Plan review.Want more information or to get in touch? If you’d prefer to talk with a Flood Protection officer to share your experiences, please email us at info@gw.govt.nz and mention upper Ruamāhanga modelling.For advice on how to prepare for floods, or information about our wider flood protection work, visit: www.gw.govt.nz/flood-protectionHow we’ll use your information Please be aware that any feedback you share on the Maps below will be visible to all visitors to the page.We use this information to refine our flood hazard model for the upper Ruamahanga catchment. We may also use the information to contact you to discuss your information in further detail or clarify things further with you. We may also contact you to seek permission for use of the photos for other purposes such as future engagement material. Your information is held securely by Greater Wellington, find out more in the Privacy Statement to the right. Mon, 17 Jan 2022 02:11:33 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/upper-ruamahanga-flooding 2022-01-17T02:11:33Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/covid-vaccination-policy-and-mandatory-vaccinations We welcome your feedback on two of Greater Wellington's COVID-19 policy developments relating to staff:1. GW COVID-19 Vaccination Policy2. Work areas and roles requiring mandatory vaccinationYour feedback on both of these is welcomed, and will be considered by ELT before the policy and decision on work areas for mandatory vaccination are finalised.Please complete the feedback form below by 4pm, Friday 26 November.If you have any questions, please email ask.hr@gw.govt.nz.1. GW COVID-19 Vaccination Policy We need a clear policy on how we manage vaccination. We have created a draft proposed policy (see documents section to the right). We’d like to answer any questions you may have about the proposed policy and hear your views on it.Greater Wellington is committed to reducing and where possible removing the risk of harm to its staff* and the public. In our workplace we want everyone to look after their own health and safety and that of other people. (*Our staff are our employees, contractors and volunteers).Being fully vaccinated is the most effective way to protect against the spread and serious health effects of COVID-19. We have based this on publicly available advice from the Ministry of Health.We believe a highly vaccinated workforce is critical to Greater Wellington carrying out our activities and services in a safe, healthy and socially responsible way and strongly support and encourage all Greater Wellington staff to be fully vaccinated to minimise the transmission of COVID-19 in GW workplaces and communities we work with and in.Our draft policy proposes mandatory vaccination for some work areas and roles because of increased risk of exposure to COVID-19. The policy also proposes mandatory vaccination for some work areas and roles that we believe are covered by the Public Health Response (Vaccinations) Order 2021 (the Vaccinations Order) because of the activities and sectors we interact with.We identified these work areas and roles by undertaking an initial COVID-19 Risk Exposure Assessment in consultation with key stakeholders. We are now consulting on the policy with staff and unions.Documents to review:GW COVID-19 Vaccination Policy COVID-19 Risk Exposure Assessment - comprises of the following documents:1 Initial GW role types COVID-19 Risk Assessment2 Initial Mandatory Vaccination GW Roles3 Initial Mandatory Vaccination GW Regular TasksPlease submit your feedback using the feedback form below.2. Work areas and roles requiring mandatory vaccination The Vaccinations Order requires workers that carry out certain work to be vaccinated, and it also requires those workers to provide information about their vaccination status.We are consulting on the work areas that may have roles that require mandatory vaccination under the Vaccinations Order, as well as other work areas that might be or aren't covered.The Vaccinations Order covers staff who carry out work on school premises while children/students may be present to provide us with information on their vaccination status.There is some uncertainty currently about the extent to which the Vaccinations Order covers Education outside the Classroom Programmes (EOTC) (programmes out in the field for example). Some of the publicly available guidance suggests that it only applies where the individual providing the EOTC is employed or engaged directly by the education service (i.e. the school or kura).We think however that the intended coverage is probably wider than this, and that it is intended to also cover staff engaged by other agencies, who are doing work for school groups in general.In any event, we are consulting on requiring roles in those work areas to have mandatory vaccinations based on our health risk assessment information. We feel that there are good health and safety reasons to include these roles as part of our policy.We are consulting directly with those work areas that we think should be subject to mandatory vaccination, but we want your view on whether there are other work areas that we have missed.You can see the work areas that we think should be subject to mandatory vaccination in the initial COVID-19 Risk Exposure Assessment (see documents section to the right).Documents to review:COVID-19 Risk Exposure Assessment - comprises of the following documents:1 Initial GW role types COVID-19 Risk Assessment2 Initial Mandatory Vaccination GW Roles3 Initial Mandatory Vaccination GW Regular TasksPlease submit your feedback using the feedback form below.Note: If you are not in a work area covered by the COVID-19 Risk Exposure Assessment but want to provide feedback please feel free to. If you know of another work area that you think Greater Wellington should consider in relation to any risks please also include that.How we'll use the information you give usThe personal information collected in your feedback form response is held securely by Greater Wellington and used to gather themes on the proposed Greater Wellington COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and the proposed work areas and roles for mandatory vaccination, and to advise ELT on the final policy and roles. We care about your privacy, find out what this means in the Documents section to the right. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:27:19 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/covid-vaccination-policy-and-mandatory-vaccinations 2022-01-31T00:27:19Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/baring-head-grazing-licence Proposed short term grazing licence at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, East Harbour Regional Park Greater Wellington is intending to grant a new short term stock grazing licence over 183 hectares of park at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui (Baring Head) pursuant to Section 74 (2) of the Reserves Act 1977.The Licence is proposed as an interim step towards land use change, as identified in Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-30 (Toitū Te Whenua) to end the majority of stock grazing in regional parks, restore native vegetation and ecosystem health and support climate emergency response. In accordance with Toitū Te Whenua policy, an Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE) has been prepared. It outlines key values for protection and considerations for the Licence. The proposed Licence is for sheep only, reduced stock numbers and no use of agrichemicals, with full public access maintained. An outline of proposed Licence Terms and conditions and the AEE is provided here, noting the full licence will be prepared based on standard terms and conditions. Development of a native vegetation restoration plan for the grazed areas of regional parks is underway, titled ‘Reclothing Papatūānuku’. It will guide restoration plantings, which will be supported by pest plant and animal management work. Restoration of the grazed areas will commence after the proposed grazing licence ends in early 2023. You are invited to have your say on this proposal. We welcome your feedback. Please fill out the online submission form below to make your submission. You can also email feedback about the proposal directly to parksplanning@gw.govt.nzYou may also provide your submission in writing to:The Manager Parks, Greater Wellington, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142.Submissions must be received no later than 5pm on Thursday 25 November and must contain:Name and contact details - email address and phone numberConfirmation that you either support or do not support the new stock grazing licence proposalA statement as to whether you wish to appear in person to support your submissionLate submissions will be accepted at Greater Wellington's discretion.Your submission may become publicly available if a request for it is made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.If you have any question about the submission process, please contact us on 0800 496 734 or email info@gw.govt.nz.How we'll use your informationThe personal information collected from you in your submission is held securely by Greater Wellington. We use this information to advise on the proposed new stock grazing licence at Baring Head/Ōrua-pouanui, East Harbour Regional Park (including compiling statistical information), to contact you to arrange your oral submission (if required), and to contact you to inform you about the outcome of the process.Find out more in the consultation Privacy Statement in the attached documents section.The information you provide in your submission will be used to inform our advice to Council on a decision on the proposed activity, and will become publicly available when that advice is provided. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 23:02:20 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/baring-head-grazing-licence 2021-10-28T23:02:20Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/protected-disclosures-policy Draft Protected Disclosures (Whistle-blowing) Policy and Guidelines - Have Your SayGreater Wellington has reviewed its Protected Disclosures (Whistle-blowing) Policy, and we are keen to get your feedback on the new draft policy and guidelines. These documents set out Greater Wellington’s internal procedures for making a Protected Disclosure (under the Protected Disclosures Act 2020) of an allegation of serious wrongdoing.The main changes to the current policy are establishing a pool of Protected Disclosures Officers who can each receive and deal with a Protected Disclosure, and placing the internal procedures into the guidelines document.We welcome your feedback on the draft policy and guidelines, which can be found in the Documents section to the right. Please complete the feedback form below by 4pm, Friday 29 October 2021.If you have any questions, ask us at ask.hr@gw.govt.nz.How we'll use the information you give usThe personal information collected in your feedback form (your responses) is held securely by Greater Wellington, and will be used to identify themes, and advice to ELT to support its final decisions on the Protected Disclosures (Whistle-blowing) Policy and Guidelines. For a fuller privacy statement, see the Documents section to the right. Tue, 05 Oct 2021 20:47:34 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/protected-disclosures-policy 2021-10-05T20:47:34Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/rfp-review Greater Wellington has started the process to review the Revenue and Financing Policy.The Revenue and Financing policy describes how Greater Wellington intends to fund its expenditure. It outlines the sources of funding that Council intends to use and the relative level of funding from each source, for each activity. This policy is required by and adheres to the Local Government Act 2002, section 101 (3)(a).During the 2021-31 Long Term Plan development process, Councillors requested that the Revenue and Financing Policy undergo a review. We are at the start of this process now and we would like to hear from you before we go making changes. If you would like to make comment on the Rates Remission policy, we would like to hear that too.Please let us know by 4pm, Friday 8 October 2021.You can find more information about the policies and 2021-31 Long Term Plan: https://www.gw.govt.nz/long-term-plan/ How we’ll use your information The personal information collected from you during registration and in your submission is held securely by Greater Wellington. We use this information to develop and advise on the Revenue and Financing Policy review (including compiling statistical information) and to contact you about the process. Find out more about how we look after your privacy in our Privacy Statement. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 01:11:06 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/rfp-review 2021-09-10T01:11:06Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/riverlink-consent 02 September 2022The Environment Court has issued an interim decision. 06 April 2022Please note Environment Court protocols regarding attendance. These can be found in full in the document opposite. 16 March 2022RiverLink has been directly referred to the Environment Court to determine the Resource Consent and Notices of Requirement. This means that the Environment Court is now overseeing the decision making process instead of GWRC. The Environment Court have advised that they are unable to host a dedicated website for RiverLink at this time. In the interest of accessibility to the documents produced as part of the Environment Court process these documents will be posted on this website and will be labelled as 'Environment Court - xxxxx'. https://www.environmentcourt.govt.nz/assets/Documents/Publications/MfE-The-direct-referral-process-for-submitters-April-2017.pdfOverviewRiverLink involves the construction, operation and maintenance of infrastructure and associated works within the Lower Hutt city centre around Te Awa Kairangi to improve flood resilience, transport connections and to facilitate urban renewal and regeneration of the city. Greater Wellington Regional Council (GW), Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (Waka Kotahi) and Hutt City Council (HCC), have together lodged Notices of Requirement and applications for resource consents for the RiverLink project. In conjunction with RiverLink, HCC has also received a separate application for a Notice of Requirement for an alteration to the boundary of existing designation NZR1 from KiwiRail.Project descriptionRiverLink’s three separate but interdependent projects include:Flood protection (GW) – lowering and widening the Te Awa Kairangi river channel and berms, and raising the height of the stopbanks;Melling transport improvements (Waka Kotahi) - a new grade separated interchange and river bridge at Melling, new intersections with local roads and realignments, enhanced pedestrian and cycle routes and better public transport integration at a new Melling Station (aligned with KiwiRail and GW Public Transport); andUrban renewal and revitalisation (HCC) – supporting urban renewal and revitalisation through improved access from the city centre to and alongside the Te Awa Kairangi through the creation of a promenade, a new pedestrian and cycle bridge, a riverside park to supporting future commercial/retail/residential development in the city.KiwiRail have also sought a Notice of Requirement for an alteration to the boundary of existing designation NZR1 for the purpose of relocating the Melling line to the south east of the existing location.If you have any question about the application or submission process, please contact Environmental Technical Support, Greater Wellington on 0800 496 734 or email notifications@gw.govt.nz Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:56:13 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/riverlink-consent 2021-08-24T20:56:13Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/over-and-under-policy Over and Under Payments Draft Policy and Guidelines – Have Your Say We’d like to have clear policy and guidelines around over and underpayments and how we manage them. We have created a draft policy and guidelines. We’d like to answer any questions you may have about the draft and hear your views on them.The establishment of policy and guidelines around over and underpayments comes from Greater Wellington wanting to ensure that we repay any underpayments and recover any overpayments lawfully and equitably.This is part of paying its employees correctly and respecting their entitlements. We need to pay employees correctly and employees should be able to expect that they will be paid correctly. Despite the best endeavors of all parties involved, from time to time a failure may occur in a pay-related process which can result in under or overpayments.In the past, it has been difficult for an employee to know what the process is for management of over and underpayments. We have therefore outlined our legislative requirements and are proposing a detailed process so that it is clear and everyone involved knows their entitlements and what to expect in this area.Your feedback on the draft policy and guidelines is welcomed, and will be considered by ELT before the policy and guidelines are finalised.Please complete the feedback form below by 4pm, Friday 29 October.If you have any questions, please feel free to email ask.hr@gw.govt.nz.How we'll use the information you give usThe personal information collected in your feedback form response is held securely by Greater Wellington and used to gather themes on the proposed Over and Under Payments Policy and related guidelines and to advise ELT on the final policy. We care about your privacy, find out what this means in the Documents section to the right. Sun, 03 Oct 2021 21:04:45 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/over-and-under-policy 2021-10-03T21:04:45Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/qep-grazing Greater Wellington are intending to grant a grazing licence in Queen Elizabeth Park. The area covers approximately 208 ha, as shown on the map on the right and the licence will run for three years.The licence is to be granted pursuant to Section 74 (2) of the Reserves Act 1977.We acknowledge that this appears to be out of step with our intentions in the Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-30 (click link to view) to move away from grazing.The granting of this licence is an interim land management solution to control weeds and the fire risk until the longer term planning process is completed. Part of this planning will provide an analysis of wildfire risk to the park and provide treatment recommendations aimed at managing this. The photographs on this page are of a small fire in Queen Elizabeth Park that was brought under control by Greater Wellington and Emergency services in February 2021. They highlight the risks in warm, dry summer months.The intention of the licence is for grazing only (no pasture renewal), additional public access will be made available on new trails (with health and safety exclusions), and only young animals would be grazed to protect the dunes.A significant area of 128.5 hectares has been retired from the previous grazing licence and a major restoration project is underway with delivery planned from late 2021 and implemented over the next 5 years. The goal is to restore 75.8 hectares to native peatland ecosystems and 52.7 hectares to native dune ridge ecosystems.Please fill out the online submission form below to make your submission. You can also email feedback about the proposal directly to parksplanning@gw.gov.nzYou may also provide your submission in writing to:The Manager Parks, Greater Wellington, PO Box 11646, Manners St, Wellington 6142.Submissions must be received no later than 5pm on Friday 1 October and must contain:Your name, address and contact phone number.Confirmation that you either support or do not support the licence application. Your submission statement including the reasons for your submission.A statement as to whether you wish to appear in person to support your submission.Your submission may become publicly available if a request for it is made under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.For guidance on writing a submission and the submission process, you can refer to the Ministry for the Environment's guidance document (click link to view).If you have any question about the submission process, please contact us on 0800 496 734 or email info@gw.govt.nz. Fri, 27 Aug 2021 03:17:40 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/qep-grazing 2021-08-27T03:17:40Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/len-french-dam-consent Notification of application for resource consent WAR200095 under section 95(A) of the Resource Management Act 1991Top right: Example of a natural depression wetland, filled with rushes, herbs, and sedgesUpdate and decisionFollowing pre-hearing discussions, the applicant made amendments to the application documents to address the concerns of submitters. By 13 July 2020, all submitters had withdrawn their right to be heard at a hearing. As a hearing is not required to be held, the Manager, Environmental Regulation, has the delegated authority to grant or decline the application. The application was granted on 14 July 2020. You can read the Section 42A Officers Report and appendices from the documents library.AppealsIf you disagree with any part or all of a decision on a resource consent, you can appeal to the Environment Court within 15 working days of receiving the decision.Application for resource consent WAR200095 Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) has received an application for resource consent from Len French to construct a water storage reservoir to be used for irrigation purposes in Whareama, Wairarapa.Water will be taken from the Whareama River, the reservoir will have a storage capacity of 740,000m3, will inundate a significant natural wetland as well as a tributary of the Whareama River from which water will be taken.As a result of this, three wetland areas and approximately 2,500m of stream restoration are proposed as offset.The application and all supporting information can be viewed on this page, or viewed during normal working hours at: GWRC Masterton office, Level 4, Departmental Building, 35-37 Chapel Street, Masterton.Details:Applicant: Len FrenchAddress for service: WSP Opus, Level 9, Majestic Centre, 100 Willis Street, PO Box 12343, Wellington, Attention: Mathieu Marois; Email: mat.marois@wsp.comLocation: 1135 Blairlogie Langdale Road, WhareamaMap Reference: NZTM: 1855326.5462403Proposal: To undertake earthworks and vegetation clearance to enable the construction of a water storage reservoir to be used for irrigation purposes. Water is to be taken via overland flow from an unnamed tributary of the Whareama River, as well as a supplementary take from the Whareama River when it is above median flow. The reservoir will have a total storage capacity of 740,000m3 will inundate a significant natural wetland as well as the tributary of the Whareama River from which water will be taken. As a result of this, three wetland areas and approximately 2,500m of stream restoration are proposed as offset.Consents applied for:[36479] Water permit: to take and use surface water from the Whareama River[36480] Water permit: to dam the flow of an unnamed tributary of the Whareama River[36481] Land use consent: to construct and maintain dam structures that will result in the inundation of a significant natural wetland and an intermittent stream[36482] Land use consent: to undertake bulk earthworks exceeding 0.3ha in area[36483] Discharge permit: to discharge contaminated stormwater from bulk earthworks into land where it may enter water[36647] Land use consent: to restore a significant natural wetland[36648] Land use consent: to place a fish passage aid in the bed of an unnamed tributary of the Whareama River.Any questions?Please address enquiries to the Environmental Helpdesk on 04 830 4255 or notifications@gw.govt.nz. The officer in charge of processing this application is Will Syben, 06 826 1513, Environmental Regulation, Greater Wellington Regional Council. Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:17:05 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/len-french-dam-consent 2020-01-21T23:17:05Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/Pinehaven-Streamworks Decision and Recommendation of the Hearing PanelThe Hearing Panel issued their decision on the resource consent application and recommendation on the Notice of Requirement on the 4th of September 2020Decision and Recommendation of the Hearing Panel 4 September 2020 - Pinehaven Streamworks (pdf)Appeal PeriodsPlease note that the appeal periods for the decision on the resource consent application and the recommendation on the Notice of Requirement are different as outlined below.Resource Consent granted by GWRCThe appeal period closed on 25 September 2020. No appeals were received on the decision to grant the resource consents by GWRC.Recommendation on the Notice of Requirement to UHCC The Committee have made a recommendation that the Notice of Requirement be approved under section 171 of the Act. This recommendation is to the Upper Hutt City as requiring authority. The Upper Hutt City Council will make a decision within the next 30 working days under section 172 of the Act as to whether to accept or reject the recommendation. When that decision has been made, the Upper Hutt City Council must issue a notice of decision to submitters within 15 working days under section 173 of the Act. Submitters who are dissatisfied with this decision may appeal to the Environment Court under s174 of the Act within 15 working days of receiving that decision. Upper Hutt City Council will therefore inform submitters by email as to when this decision has been made, and the relevant appeal period.Summary of the proposalThe works are proposed over a length of approximately 1,200m in the lower catchment of the Pinehaven Stream. This extends from the Pinehaven Reserve to the inlet where the Pinehaven Stream is piped to the Hulls Creek.The purpose of the works is to reduce flood risk from the Pinehaven Stream to the surrounding area. The works will increase the capacity of the stream and its tributaries to a 1 in 25 year return period, reduce risk of injury or harm from flood flows, integrate overland flow paths into the stormwater network, and enable efficient and effective construction and ongoing maintenance of the structures.The proposal includes changes to the Pinehaven Stream channel and crossing structures in the lower reaches to provide for a 25-year channel capacity. The proposed stream improvement works include the:Creation of natural channel sections with riparian plantingConstruction of vertically sided lined stream sectionsSecuring overland flow pathsRemoving, replacing and constructing new bridgesRemoving three dwellings (4 Sunbrae Drive, 28 and 48 Blue Mountains Road)Upgrading stormwater system inlet pipes and fit with debris screensConstruction of a low wall along the boundary of Willow Park and 10a Blue Mountains Road to divert floodwatersConstruction of a private road access to 30, 32, 34 and 36 Blue Mountains RoadRelocation of utilities which cross the streamThe proposed works are intended to be completed in stages. It is anticipated that construction for stream improvement works will occur over 18 months but may take up to 2 years to complete.Resource consents sought from GWRCThe applicant has applied for the following resource consents from GWRC:Land use consent for excavations within the streambedLand use consent for bank stabilisation works, erosion repair, structures in and over the streambed and earthworksLand use consent for the relocation of utility pipelines over the streambedWater permit for the temporary take, use, damming and diversion of water during worksWater permit for the permanent diversion of water by structures erected as part of the worksReclamation of approximately 50m of streambed as a result of the relocation of the streambedWater permit for the diversion of flood water outside of the streambedDischarge permit for the discharge of sediment-laden water during worksNotice of Requirement sought from UHCCThe proposed designation would cover the area of the proposed construction works described above and would allow for these works to occur. The designation boundary would be adjusted once the structural works are complete. It will be reduced to an extent that is required for the on-going maintenance of the works.The applicant has proposed a number of conditions for the designation to address the effects associated with the proposal. The Requiring Authority for the designation is Upper Hutt City Council.Application documentsThe application and all supporting information, including the Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE), initial technical reviews, and formal correspondence has been provided. See the Document Library panel on the right side of this page.Index of superseded documentsSuperseded document:Replaced by:Appendices S to V received 19 Sept 2019 Note: Only Appendix U is superseded by Updated Flood Hazard Assessment 15 June 2020SUPERSEDED Appendix B - General Arrangement PlansAppendix B Updated General Arrangement Plans – received June 2020SUPERSEDED Appendix C - Designation Plans received 19 Sept 2019Appendix C - Designation Plan Set received 1 May 2020SUPERSEDED Flood Hazard Assessment Addendum 27-11-2019Updated Flood Hazard Assessment 15 June 2020SUPERSEDED Flood Hazard Assessment Addendum 14-11-2019Updated Flood Hazard Assessment 15 June 2020SUPERSEDED Mike Law, Flood Model and Flood Hazard Assessment 21-11-2019Mike Law Technical Review 4 - Flooding 30-06-2020SUPERSEDED Pinehaven Streamworks Prehearing Meeting Report 20-04-2020Pinehaven Streamworks Updated Prehearing Meeting Report 20-04-2020Pinehaven Notified Consent HearingThe hearing is set to take place August 3rd - 5th 2020 at the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club, 11 Logan Street, Upper Hutt. The hearing is open to the public and you are welcome to come and view the proceedings.The order of appearances and speaking times are outlined in the Hearing Schedule (pdf).SubmissionsThe submission period closed on 4.30 pm on Thursday 18 December 2019.All submissions received have been summarised in the Summary of Submissions (pdf) document.Processing officersThe officers in charge of processing this application are:Notice of Requirement: James Beban, UHCC, 022 659 1996 or James@uep.co.nz, or planning@uhcc.govt.nzResource consent: Josie Burrows, Resource Advisor, Environmental Regulation, GWRC.Please address enquiries to the consent assistant, Claire McKevitt on 021 813 384 or Claire.mckevitt@gw.govt.nz . Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:51:54 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/Pinehaven-Streamworks 2019-11-19T00:51:54Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/what-spots Te Hā o te Ora – The Breath of Life – exists in our region’s waterbodies. They’re places for gathering kai, they’re places for swimming and eeling and fishing, for paddling and kayaking, for blessings and for our tikanga.And now it’s that time of year again: that time when the weather comes onside - when more and more kiwis connect with their favourite local spot to exercise, play, hunt, eat, and immerse themselves in the mana of our region’s water. To make sure these places are safe for us all, Greater Wellington Regional Council monitors water quality at sites across the region, as well as planning for better water quality outcomes and working with users to ensure we all manage this precious resource effectively.We know the prime possies, but we want to hear from you: What’s your top spot?Drop a pin where you connect with water now or where you’d like to be able to in the future. If you feel like sharing some snaps you can upload a photo to your response and a comment explaining any concerns you have with water quality at the site. Responses are visible to everyone filling out the survey, so you might even get some hot tips about where’s cool to cool off this summer! Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:09:52 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/what-spots 2019-03-15T01:09:52Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/pestplan Helping us all protect the region from pestsWe are pleased to announce that the plan is now liveOn 2 July 2019 the common seal of the regional council was applied to the final version of the Plan and signed by Chief Executive Greg Campbell, and Deputy Chief Executive Nigel Corry.We gave all those that submitted to the plan fifteen working days to make any appeals on the final version, and did not receive any.Here are our hopes for the Plan:Close your eyes, and picture a region filled with flourishing native plants, flitting birds, crawling insects, and healthy ecosystems. A resilient natural environment around us not just for our native species, but for quality drinking water too.We’re striving to make this vision a reality, and in order to get there it’s important we build on what we’ve achieved in biosecurity in the past, and keep pests at bay. That’s where the Plan comes in.The Plan guides us through the next twenty years of pest control. It represents a more connected approach to protecting the most valued spots in the region. It also means more collaborations with organisations, and with you the community, for a better future.See the plan: ten key points from the documentorDownload the full documentHow we got hereWe have been working hard to protect our community, primary industry and amazing regional biodiversity from the threat of invasive pests and wanted to make sure we include our local communities in how we do this. We also wanted to ensure that our work supports what we have been striving towards as a nation. That’s where our proposed Regional Pest Management Plan 2019 – 2039 comes in. We followed a year long process, including a period of consultation and a Hearing Panel to review submissions.See the GWRC website for more information. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 20:19:38 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/pestplan 2017-04-25T20:19:38Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/riverlink Haere mai, welcome to RiverLinkThis website is now closed. Please go to our new website at www.riverlink.co.nz for project updates. This is where you will find the most current up to date information on RiverLink.Previous information will be held here for a short time until it is moved over. Tue, 06 Dec 2016 02:00:49 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/riverlink 2016-12-06T02:00:49Z https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/wellington-region-flood-warning-service-review BackgroundFlood warning services in the Wellington Region are provided as a team effort across Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC). Flood Warning primarily involves the Flood Protection Department, the Environmental Science Department, and the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO). Providing adequate flood warning services is a critical role for GWRC and an area of significant risk if something goes wrong.The current system has not been reviewed recently and has never had a comprehensive review looking at what service is provided and how it is delivered, or indeed why we have a flood warning service at all. The current setup pre-dates the establishment of WREMO in 2012.Establishing our desired level of serviceMid 2016 we asked any people that are part of or use the flood warning system to complete a survey about their experiences and what they wanted out of a flood warning system. We also ran stakeholder workshops where we asked these same questions in groups. This feedback was distilled into a reasonable and achievable definition of what the service level should be. Our overall philosophy is: the right message to the right person, in the right way, at the right time. We will work towards a flood warning system that is consistent with best practice.Creating our recommendations reportOur level of service that we decided on was then compared to the existing service and an assessment was made of what needs to change to achieve the level of service. The Risk and Society Team from GNS Science helped the project team with this task. Next steps to implementationWe are now putting together an implementation plan to carry out the recommendations of the report. This will be completed over the next couple of months and will feed into our Long Term Plan discussions. The implementation plan itself will extend over several years. A strong outcome from the work we did with our stakeholders has been the need to build on the good systems we already have, and this is what the implementation plan will do. We have identified six work streams:• Risk-based approach• One-stop shop for flood warning info• Multi-agency coordination • Structural/system improvements• Improve infrastructure• Engagement and awareness• Warning deliveryYou can read the full report in the document library. Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:28:31 GMT https://haveyoursay.gw.govt.nz/wellington-region-flood-warning-service-review 2019-03-15T01:28:31Z