Articles tagged with Wellington City
Government Investigates Wellington and Hamilton Planning Rules Impacting Housing and Growth
2 weeks ago | 267 viewsAn investigation has been launched under the Resource Management Act to assess whether planning rules in Wellington and Hamilton are hindering housing growth, infrastructure development, and economic progress. Key concerns include restrictive heritage provisions in Wellington limiting building heights and costly upgrade requirements, as well as Hamilton’s regulations on electric vehicle infrastructure and planting rules that increase development costs and reduce usable space. The Ministry for the Environment will review these issues and may recommend changes to facilitate growth while balancing heritage protection, with decisions expected by year-end.
Tags: Chris Bishop Wellington City Council Hamilton Resource Management Act Eden Park Courtenay Place Karori Tunnel Kelburn Viaduct Weta FX Wingnut FilmsNgauranga to Petone Shared Path Opens: Safe Coastal Route for Wellington Commuters
1 month ago | 4441 viewsThe Ngauraunga to Petone Shared Path (Te Ara Tupua), a 4.5 km coastal walking and cycling route, officially opens tomorrow, providing a safe connection between Wellington and Lower Hutt while protecting critical infrastructure from severe weather. The project, costing $348.7 million and involving extensive coastal defenses, has been developed through long-term planning, community engagement, and partnership with mana whenua. It is expected to significantly increase active transport trips and serve as an emergency lifeline, enhancing regional resilience and mobility.
Tags: Chris Bishop Ngauranga to Petone Te Ara Tupua NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Downer HEB Construction Tonkin+Taylor Wellington City Council Greater Wellington Regional CouncilGovernment Grants $150K to Mayoral Relief Funds for Lower North Island Flood Recovery
1 month ago | 331 viewsThe Government is contributing $150,000 to Mayoral Relief Funds to assist communities in the lower North Island affected by recent flooding, with $100,000 allocated to Wellington City and $50,000 to Ruapehu District Council. Minister Mark Mitchell emphasized the importance of this support for clean-up efforts and acknowledged the contributions of emergency responders and community members. These funds aim to quickly address immediate needs but do not replace insurance or other agency support.
Tags: Mark Mitchell Philip Sutton Wellington City Ruapehu District Mayoral Relief Funds Government Emergency Management Civil Defence Ministry of Social Development Ministry for Primary IndustriesGovernment Appoints Crown Review Team to Investigate Moa Point Wastewater Failure
3 months ago | 554 viewsThe Government has established the Crown Review Team, led by Raveen Jaduram and supported by legal and engineering experts, to investigate the catastrophic failure at Moa Point wastewater treatment plant and ensure it does not recur. The team will conduct a coordinated investigation for both Wellington City Council and Wellington Water Ltd, delivering interim and final reports by August 2026, with findings expected before the transfer of water assets to Tiaki Wai Limited. Local Government Minister Simon Watts emphasized transparency, coordination with Greater Wellington Regional Council’s regulatory activities, and the public release of findings while managing legal and enforcement risks.
Tags: Simon Watts Raveen Jaduram Helen Atkins Michael Weatherall Garry Macdonald Wellington City Council Wellington Water Ltd Tiaki Wai Limited Greater Wellington Regional Council WatercareIndependent Crown Review Launched into Wellington's Moa Point Sewage Plant Failure
3 months ago | 561 viewsAn independent Crown Review Team will investigate the failure of Wellington Water’s Moa Point sewage plant to determine its causes and recommend actionable steps to prevent recurrence. The team, comprising experts in engineering, governance, commercial, and legal fields, will be appointed by both Wellington City Council and Wellington Water Ltd to ensure a thorough and transparent review. This investigation is urgent due to the upcoming transfer of water service management to the new council-controlled organization Tiaki Wai Ltd, emphasizing the need for wise investment in water infrastructure.
Tags: Simon Watts Andrew Little Wellington Water Moa Point Wellington City Council Tiaki Wai Ltd Local Government Minister wastewater infrastructure water services Crown Review TeamRev. Murray Edridge and Hon Jo Goodhew Appointed to Independent Children’s Monitor Board
7 months ago | 656 viewsRev. Murray Edridge and Hon Jo Goodhew have been appointed to join Dr Ang Jury on the Independent Children’s Monitor Board, which oversees the Oranga Tamariki system along with the Children’s Commissioner and the Ombudsman. The appointments bring a wealth of expertise to ensure strong governance for monitoring child safety independently, as stated by Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston. These appointments reflect legislative changes aimed at creating an independent oversight agency for Oranga Tamariki, marking a significant step in the government's commitment to safeguarding vulnerable children.
Tags: Rev. Murray Edridge Hon Jo Goodhew Dr Ang Jury Louise Upston Oranga Tamariki system Children’s Commissioner Ombudsman Wellington City Missioner Presbyterian Support South CanterburyNew Public Reserve Established: Watts Peninsula - Te Motu Kairangi in Wellington
9 months ago | 896 viewsA public reserve named Watts Peninsula, also known as Mātai Moana, will be established on the Miramar Peninsula in Wellington, with significant historical and cultural value. The reserve, promised by the government in 2011, will encompass 72 hectares of land transferred from Land Information New Zealand to the Department of Conservation. Managed by a charitable trust appointed by Wellington City Council, Taranaki Whānui, and DOC, the reserve aims to preserve ecological, historical, and cultural significance, funded by the council and Taranaki Whānui.
Tags: Miramar Peninsula Te Motu Kairangi Tama Potaka Chris Penk Watts Peninsula Mātai Moana Land Information New Zealand Department of Conservation Fort Ballance Wellington City CouncilGordon Wilson Flats’ heritage protection goneburger
12 months ago | 1922 viewsThe derelict and unsafe Gordon Wilson Flats in Wellington will lose its protected heritage status and become eligible for demolition through an amendment to the Resource Management Act (RMA) in the coming weeks, RMA Reform and Housing Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Gordon Wilson Flats were used as social housing until 2012, when an engineer’s report showed the building was so unsafe that large slabs of the concrete exterior could come off in an earthquake or even a strong wind. The building has sat vacant since then, becoming more dangerous and more of an eyesore every year,” Mr Bishop says.
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