Major decisions are being made – and your involvement at every level is crucial – in your communities,  also at local, regional and central Government level. The infrastructure of our transport, electricity, and food systems – as well as our building stock – have been designed and built to suit the unique characteristics of cheap [...]

Proposed GW Annual Plan 2010/11 Submissions close 4pm Friday 23rd April 2010, and oral submissions will be heard 12th to 14th May. Areas of interest: 1: Public transport fare increase of 3% (plus amount GST increase) for upgrade improvements My suggestion:  This increase be applied evenly over the network, while using the WCC downtown business [...]

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 [...]