News from Greater Wellington Regional Council
A long term plan focused on meeting the challenge of climate change and building regional resilience was adopted today by the council.
The 2021-31 Long Term Plan, which sets Greater Wellington’s priorities and budget for the next ten years, was developed over the past 18 months, and has climate change as its driving factor.
“Since declaring a regional climate emergency, Greater Wellington has focused on how it can reduce emissions and improve the region’s resilience to the impact of climate change,” says Chair Daran Ponter.
“I’d like to thank the many people and organisations for their engagement with the plan and for helping shape the region’s progress over the next decade, because there’s no way of avoiding the vital issues the plan covers. Many are fundamental to our wellbeing and directly affect how we live. This is a transformational plan for uncertain times.”
News from Greater Wellington Regional Council
The 2021 Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP) was adopted at today’s regional council meeting. The RLTP integrates transport planning for the region, outlines the strategic direction for transport and details transport investment planned for the next six years in the context of consistency with the Government Policy Statement on Land Transport.
“This is a timely plan and a great day for a region looking ahead at the fundamental role of transport in regional development and its role in climate change mitigation”, says Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter.
“The plan will move us towards a safer and more sustainable transport network. It provides for efficient connections that make it easier to move people and freight, and has a direct impact on making the region a desirable place in which to live and work.”
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council
A significant shift in policies, institutional arrangements and planned investment is required to accelerate the change needed to reduce transport emissions, says Greater Wellington in its submission to the Government on Hīkina te Kohupara – Kia mauri ora ai te iwi – Transport Emissions: Pathways to Net Zero by 2050
“We strongly support the Government’s zero emission by 2050 target,” says Climate Committee chair Cr Thomas Nash, “we need to end the era of dependence on fossil fuels and introduce more options for how we move ourselves and our goods around.”
“Let’s open up our streets to more people, allocate public road space more equitably and break the cycle of car dependence.”
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council Birds, bugs and lizards was the theme of the Restoration Day 2021, an event that brings together dedicated volunteers, experts, iwi and community to celebrate their efforts to protect and restore our regions natural environment. This year, this …
Birds, bugs and lizards was the theme of the Restoration Day 2021, an event that brings together dedicated volunteers, experts, iwi and community to celebrate their efforts to protect and restore our region’s natural environment.
This year, this annual celebration was led by Greater Wellington in partnership with Department of Conservation, mana whenua, local councils, Zealandia and Wellington Zoo.