Following the deaths of a Transport Safety Officer last year,the need for a safe cycleway around the Wellington Harbour became more urgently apparent. This is also a great opportunity for a tourist attraction that allows visitors and locals to walk or cycle the entire length of the harbour coastline. What’s happening Fran Wilde, chair of [...]

A Community resilience Plan is urgently needed to address possible energy supply disruptions. Energy prices are rising because global oil demand continues to exceed global oil production and we have not planned an orderly transition to alternatives. The International Energy Agency is warning of oil supply problems in the coming year, and Goldman Sachs predicts [...]

The International Panel on Climate Change confirms that serious climate change impacts are already happening, and significant climate tipping points have already been passed. Greenhouse emissions must peak now, and then we must return them to their pre-industrial level of 280ppm. Fran Wilde, Chair of Greater Wellington, acknowledges in the foreword to our Regional Policy [...]

Water is the single most important substance we need. It is vital for our health and well being and the region’s natural ecosystems depend on water resources. Who manages water locally? Greater Wellington Regional Council is responsible for sustainably managing the region’s water resources. The Regional Freshwater Plan sets out the rules for water allocation [...]

The NZ Transport Agency has recently announced its willingness to fund the ill-conceived flyover project. The flyover would lift traffic above the Basin Reserve fenceline. The flyover will ruin its amenity, detract from its appeal as an international sporting cricket venue, and create even more car traffic in the area. Sign petition online or Download [...]