Monday, 14 December 2020, 6:42 pm
Greater Wellington published its Briefing to Incoming
Minsters today urging the Government to take action in a
number of areas to help facilitate the growing role of
regional councils and ease the funding burden on
ratepayers.
Greater Wellington is one of the largest
and most diverse regional councils in New Zealand. It
manages the country’s second largest public transport
operation, has a unique role in providing drinking water to
the metropolitan area, it owns the region’s port, provides
flood protection for many parts of the region, and acts as
the environmental steward for the region’s natural
Press Release – Greater Wellington Regional Council Greater Wellington published its Briefing to Incoming Minsters today urging the Government to take action in a number of areas to help facilitate the growing role of regional councils and ease the funding burden on ratepayers. Greater Wellington …
Greater Wellington published its Briefing to Incoming Minsters today urging the Government to take action in a number of areas to help facilitate the growing role of regional councils and ease the funding burden on ratepayers.
Greater Wellington is one of the largest and most diverse regional councils in New Zealand. It manages the country’s second largest public transport operation, has a unique role in providing drinking water to the metropolitan area, it owns the region’s port, provides flood protection for many parts of the region, and acts as the environmental steward for the region’s natural resources.
Friday, 11 December, 2020 - 14:03
A major step forward in responding to the impacts of climate change and sea level rise has been taken after the KÄpiti Coast District Council agreed with a recommendation to establish a Community Assessment Panel (CAP).
The recommendation was made by a Working Group consisting of representatives from Council’s Tiriti Partners, Greater Wellington Regional Council, Coastal Ratepayers United, North Åtaki Beach Residents Group, Waikanae Estuary Care Group and Council staff.
The CAP will be made up of iwi partners, community and other key stakeholder/ agency representatives and will guide future development of District Plan provisions to manage coastal issues, while also considering approaches for the district to deal with coastal hazards.
Friday, 11 December 2020, 1:58 pm
A major step forward in responding to the impacts of
climate change and sea level rise has been taken after the
Kāpiti Coast District Council agreed with a recommendation
to establish a Community Assessment Panel (CAP).
The
recommendation was made by a Working Group consisting of
representatives from Council’s Tiriti Partners, Greater
Wellington Regional Council, Coastal Ratepayers United,
North Ōtaki Beach Residents Group, Waikanae Estuary Care
Group and Council staff.
The CAP will be made up of
iwi partners, community and other key stakeholder/ agency
representatives and will guide future development of
District Plan provisions to manage coastal issues, while