Government / November 2019
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Part of bays route closed for two nights
- Wellington City Council
- People driving around the eastern bays via Pt Jerningham after 7pm for the next two or three nights from tomorrow (Tuesday 26 November) will have to take an alternative route while a 90-tonne crane is used to lift precast concrete panels into place for the new seawalls being built there.
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Wellington community boards dive into their work
- Wellington City Council
- A crucial part of Wellington’s local government scene started off with a splash this week with synchronised swimmers launching the swearing in of the Makara/Ohariu Community Board.
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Train users share face-to-face feedback with rail operators
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Metlink has collected and reviewed customer feedback from Wellington train users thanks to a recent Meet our Managers event held at Wellington Train Station.
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Wellington Regional Land Transport Plan
- Greater Wellington Regional Council Have Your Say
- Drawing up the region's land transport blueprintWe are currently seeking your feedback on key themes relating to the plan.
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Take 10 brings mobile safe zone to the city
- Wellington City Council
- Following the successful pilot of the safety initiative Take 10 last summer, the late-night safe zone will be back in Wellington’s entertainment district at the end of this month.
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Council makes a concrete commitment to the environment
- Wellington City Council
- Concrete from earthquake-prone social housing flats currently being demolished by Wellington City Council will be recycled, instead of going to landfill.
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Second dung beetle offer focused on Wairarapa farmers
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Another discounted offer of dung beetle packages is now available for Wairarapa farmers as Greater Wellington Regional Council steps up its strategy of using insects to manage dairy effluent and nutrient run-off into rural streams, rivers and lakes.
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Cruise ships, tourism and local spending lifts Wellington economy
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has welcomed figures showing tourism has helped fuel the capital’s economy and boosted the city’s GDP above the national average.
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Wellington City Council appoints new Chief Executive
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington City Council today formally agreed to appoint Barbara McKerrow as its new Chief Executive, to replace Kevin Lavery.
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Pinehaven Notified Consent Application
- Greater Wellington Regional Council Have Your Say
- Decision and Recommendation of the Hearing PanelThe Hearing Panel issued their decision on the resource consent application and recommendation on the Notice of Requirement on the 4th of September 2020Decision and Recommendation of the Hearing Panel 4 September 2020 - Pinehaven Streamworks (pdf)Appeal PeriodsPlease note that the appeal periods for the decision on the resource consent application and the recommendation on the Notice of Requirement are different as outlined below.Resource Consent granted by GWRCIf the applicant or any submitters are dissatisfied with the decision to grant the resource consent, they may appeal to the Environment Court under sections 120 and 121 of the Resource Management Act 1991 within 15 working days of the decision date (ie. by 25 September 2020). If no appeals are received by 25 September 2020 on the resource consent decision, GWRC will issue the applicant the consent certificates.Recommendation on the Notice of Requirement to UHCC The Committee have made a recommendation that the Notice of Requirement be approved under section 171 of the Act. This recommendation is to the Upper Hutt City as requiring authority. The Upper Hutt City Council will make a decision within the next 30 working days under section 172 of the Act as to whether to accept or reject the recommendation. When that decision has been made, the Upper Hutt City Council must issue a notice of decision to submitters within 15 working days under section 173 of the Act. Submitters who are dissatisfied with this decision may appeal to the Environment Court under s174 of the Act within 15 working days of receiving that decision. Upper Hutt City Council will therefore inform submitters by email as to when this decision has been made, and the relevant appeal period.Summary of the proposalThe works are proposed over a length of approximately 1,200m in the lower catchment of the Pinehaven Stream. This extends from the Pinehaven Reserve to the inlet where the Pinehaven Stream is piped to the Hulls Creek.The purpose of the works is to reduce flood risk from the Pinehaven Stream to the surrounding area. The works will increase the capacity of the stream and its tributaries to a 1 in 25 year return period, reduce risk of injury or harm from flood flows, integrate overland flow paths into the stormwater network, and enable efficient and effective construction and ongoing maintenance of the structures.The proposal includes changes to the Pinehaven Stream channel and crossing structures in the lower reaches to provide for a 25-year channel capacity. The proposed stream improvement works include the:Creation of natural channel sections with riparian plantingConstruction of vertically sided lined stream sectionsSecuring overland flow pathsRemoving, replacing and constructing new bridgesRemoving three dwellings (4 Sunbrae Drive, 28 and 48 Blue Mountains Road)Upgrading stormwater system inlet pipes and fit with debris screensConstruction of a low wall along the boundary of Willow Park and 10a Blue Mountains Road to divert floodwatersConstruction of a private road access to 30, 32, 34 and 36 Blue Mountains RoadRelocation of utilities which cross the streamThe proposed works are intended to be completed in stages. It is anticipated that construction for stream improvement works will occur over 18 months but may take up to 2 years to complete.Resource consents sought from GWRCThe applicant has applied for the following resource consents from GWRC:Land use consent for excavations within the streambedLand use consent for bank stabilisation works, erosion repair, structures in and over the streambed and earthworksLand use consent for the relocation of utility pipelines over the streambedWater permit for the temporary take, use, damming and diversion of water during worksWater permit for the permanent diversion of water by structures erected as part of the worksReclamation of approximately 50m of streambed as a result of the relocation of the streambedWater permit for the diversion of flood water outside of the streambedDischarge permit for the discharge of sediment-laden water during worksNotice of Requirement sought from UHCCThe proposed designation would cover the area of the proposed construction works described above and would allow for these works to occur. The designation boundary would be adjusted once the structural works are complete. It will be reduced to an extent that is required for the on-going maintenance of the works.The applicant has proposed a number of conditions for the designation to address the effects associated with the proposal. The Requiring Authority for the designation is Upper Hutt City Council.Application documentsThe application and all supporting information, including the Assessment of Environmental Effects (AEE), initial technical reviews, and formal correspondence has been provided. See the Document Library panel on the right side of this page.Index of superseded documentsSuperseded document:Replaced by:Appendices S to V received 19 Sept 2019 Note: Only Appendix U is superseded by Updated Flood Hazard Assessment 15 June 2020SUPERSEDED Appendix B - General Arrangement PlansAppendix B Updated General Arrangement Plans – received June 2020SUPERSEDED Appendix C - Designation Plans received 19 Sept 2019Appendix C - Designation Plan Set received 1 May 2020SUPERSEDED Flood Hazard Assessment Addendum 27-11-2019Updated Flood Hazard Assessment 15 June 2020SUPERSEDED Flood Hazard Assessment Addendum 14-11-2019Updated Flood Hazard Assessment 15 June 2020SUPERSEDED Mike Law, Flood Model and Flood Hazard Assessment 21-11-2019Mike Law Technical Review 4 - Flooding 30-06-2020SUPERSEDED Pinehaven Streamworks Prehearing Meeting Report 20-04-2020Pinehaven Streamworks Updated Prehearing Meeting Report 20-04-2020Pinehaven Notified Consent HearingThe hearing is set to take place August 3rd - 5th 2020 at the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club, 11 Logan Street, Upper Hutt. The hearing is open to the public and you are welcome to come and view the proceedings.The order of appearances and speaking times are outlined in the Hearing Schedule (pdf).SubmissionsThe submission period closed on 4.30 pm on Thursday 18 December 2019.All submissions received have been summarised in the Summary of Submissions (pdf) document.Processing officersThe officers in charge of processing this application are:Notice of Requirement: James Beban, UHCC, 022 659 1996 or James@uep.co.nz, or planning@uhcc.govt.nzResource consent: Josie Burrows, Resource Advisor, Environmental Regulation, GWRC.Please address enquiries to the consent assistant, Claire McKevitt on 021 813 384 or Claire.mckevitt@gw.govt.nz .
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Greater Wellington to boost Climate, Natural Resources and Mana Whenua grunt in proposed committee structure
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Greater Wellington Regional Council today published details of its proposed committee structure for the triennium ahead of its Council meeting on 20 November.
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Crowd hears progress on Waikanae River’s restoration
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Around 70 people gathered for the annual Waikanae River Walkover yesterday under sunny skies to recognise and discuss the varied work being done to protect and enhance our region’s rivers.
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Prestigious public space awards for Wellington projects
- Wellington City Council
- The stunning designs of the North Kumutoto public space on Wellington’s waterfront, Eva and Leeds Street Laneways, Discovery Garden at the Botanic Garden, and the Chimpanzee Park at Wellington Zoo have all been recognised at two award ceremonies over the weekend.
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‘Tis the season to be Welly
- Wellington City Council
- A Very Welly Christmas will kick-off the festive season with a two-day whanau-friendly free event filled with fun, activities, and entertainment for everyone – yule love it!
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New Hutt Road bridge and pathway blessed
- Wellington City Council
- The new Hutt Road walking and biking paths and wider new bridge over the Kaiwharawhara Stream were blessed by Taranaki Whānui ki te Upoko o te Ika this morning, and officially opened by Associate Minister of Transport Julie Anne Genter.
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Porirua roundabouts and flower beds to come up colourful
- Porirua City Council
- Spring planting is under way in the city, but the palette of choices has been limited.
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District Plan review needed to boost housing
- Wellington City Council
- A report released today on future housing demand shows that without action, Wellington city will face a shortfall of between 4600 and 12,000 dwellings by 2047.
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Regional housing and business capacity - report out
- Wellington City Council
- Five Wellington councils have collaborated together to evaluate whether they are able to meet growth pressures until 2047.
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HBA report identifies growth pressures in Porirua
- Porirua City Council
- HBA report confirms that Porirua does not have enough housing and housing affordability is getting worse.
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Porirua City Council congratulates sports awards winners
- Porirua City Council
- Alan Taylor and the sport of basketball were the major winners in the 2019 Porirua Sports Awards.
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Sports bank to break down barriers to sport
- Porirua City Council
- An initiative to give people more access to sports equipment is set to kick off in Porirua.
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Wairarapa’s Mangatarere Stream wins at NZ River Awards
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- The Mangatarere Stream, a tributary of the Waiohine River, was one of three rivers awarded in the Most Improved River category of this year’s NZ River Awards, held last night in Wellington.
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Mayor Foster welcomes recount decision
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has welcomed the District Court decision not to order a recount in the Wellington City Council mayoral election.
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Greater Wellington pushes government on climate change
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- A Greater Wellington Regional Council submission on the Resource Management Amendment Bill 2019 Has urged the government to do more on climate change.
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City Council portfolios announced
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has announced portfolios for his 15-strong Wellington City Council team.
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Greater Wellington urges government to do more on water bottling
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Following a submission on Freshwater Reforms, Greater Wellington Regional Council today made a submission on the Resource Management Act Bill 2019 urging them to do more about water taken for bottling purposes.
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Council offers condolences after passing of community leader
- Porirua City Council
- Porirua City Council acknowledges the loss of Rev Perema Leasi.
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New artwork for Central Library celebrates life of poet and librarian J.C. Sturm
- Wellington City Council
- An artwork that celebrates the life of J.C. Sturm, also known as Jacquie Baxter, is being installed on new hoarding that is being erected around the Central Library on Victoria Street.
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That’s a wrap for the Greater Welly Bike Fest
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- With over 80 free events held across the Wellington region, the inaugural month-long Kia Eke Paihikara Tātou Greater Welly Bike Fest went off with a bang.
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Backing banded dotterel for Bird of the Year 2019
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- With the Bird of the Year 2019 contest already taking off, Greater Wellington Regional Council is backing the beloved banded dotterel to fly to the top of the list.
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Greater Wellington welcomes discussion on congestion charging in climate change fight
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Greater Wellington Regional Council is welcoming the release of The Price is Right, a policy paper which argues for congestion charging to help manage growing peak time urban traffic snarl-ups the report says costs the country more than a billion dollars each year.
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Boaties urged to stay safe on the water
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- A ‘No Excuses’ campaign was launched over the weekend by Greater Wellington Regional Council, in conjunction with Maritime NZ and Maritime Police, to promote safe boating this summer.
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Insurance Taskforce calls for focus shift
- Wellington City Council
- Wellington Mayor Andy Foster has today released the Mayor’s Insurance Taskforce discussion document, which looks at ways to address increasing uncertainty in the city’s insurance environment.
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Porirua Mayor seeks government partnership on freshwater management costs
- Porirua City Council
- Porirua Mayor Anita Baker is calling on the government to work with councils to help manage the financial burden of achieving freshwater quality in their cities.
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East Harbour planting plots taking off
- Greater Wellington Regional Council
- Planting plots which have been established in East Harbour Regional Park are taking off, making way for more native plants to flourish along the hillsides.
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Neighbours, community and Council working together is key for new Western Ward Councillor
- Porirua City Council
- Meet the Western Ward's new Councillor, Geoff Hayward.
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Bird of the Year 2019 celebrates all things going cheep
- Wellington City Council
- Kiwis can egg-cercise their voting power with the Te Manu Rongonui o Te Tau/Bird of The Year 2019 now open – and we’re putting all our eggs in one basket, backing the kororā/little blue penguin.
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