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November 2024 Pānui
Whiringa-ā-rangi | November 2024 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our November pānui | eNews. This is our final pānui edition for 2024 - keep an eye...
October 2024 Pānui
Whiringa-ā-nuku | October 2024 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our October pānui | eNews for 2024!This month's pānui | eNews features: Regional...
September 2024 Pānui
WRLC’s September eNews features our latest Annual Report, upcoming webinars, the latest implementation progress update from the Regional Economic Development Plan and a valuable resource from The Workshop on ‘How to talk about Community Planning & Climate Disruption with The Workshop’…
August 2024 Pānui
Pipiri | August 2024 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our August panui | eNews for 2024This month's eNews features: Upcoming Housing Developments in...
Regional Adaptation Project RoadListen – What we heard
Between June and August Regional Adaptation Project Lead Tom FitzGerald visited WRLC Partners, to discuss our regional approach to climate adaptation
Upcoming Housing Developments in the Region
WRLC have started to collate available data to provide an overview of known upcoming housing developments in the region
Wellington regional economic plan identifies ‘pockets of growth’
Work to bolster jobs in our region is starting to pay off thanks to initiatives identified and supported by the Regional Economic Development Plan
July 2024 Pānui
Pipiri | July 2024 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our July panui | eNews for 2024This month's eNews features: WRLC Iwi Partners Inspired by...
Regional Economic Development Plan Implementation Update – July 2024
WRLC Iwi visit housing projects in Auckland where mana whenua and sustainability are being put first.
WRLC Iwi Inspired by Innovative Housing in Tāmaki Makaurau
WRLC Iwi visit housing projects in Auckland where mana whenua and sustainability are being put first.
June 2024 Pānui
Pipiri | June 2024 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our June panui | eNews for 2024 This month's eNews features: Future Development Strategy...
New transport strategy sets a bold pathway to a resilient, low-carbon future
The Wellington Regional Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway, a collaborative initiative between the nine councils of the region, provides a long-term strategic approach to transforming our transport system, and ultimately the way we design our towns and cities.
June 2024 Update – Regional Economic Development Plan Project
This month’s update from the REDP is chocka with innovation, education and tech! As well as a new report on Opportunities for impact through procurement…
Significant milestone reached in region’s climate resilience journey
4th June, 2024A significant step toward becoming a climate resilient region has been reached following the adoption of the Wellington Regional...
May 2024 Pānui
Haratua | May 2024 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our May panui | eNews for 2024This month's eNews features: Q&A with Future Development...
April 2024 Pānui
Paenga-whāwhā | April 2024 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our April panui | eNews for 2024Our work programme is entering an exciting stage with...
March 2024 Pānui
Poutūterangi | March 2024 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our March panui | eNews for 2024Some months are busier than others, and this month features...
30-year strategy adopted to support 200,000 new residents
A strategy outlining how the region needs to be developed to support a population increase the size of Wellington city has today been adopted by the...
February 2024 Pānui
Hui-tanguru | February 2024 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our February panui | eNews for 2024In this month's edition Meet the Wellington Transport...
January 2024 Pānui – Wellington Regional Leadership Committee Update
Kohitātea | January 2024 Welcome to our first eNews of 2024! Featuring: Welcome to 2024 - WRLC Director's message New Chair and Deputy Chair for...
December Pānui – Wellington Regional Leadership Committee Update
Hakihea | December 2023 Kia ora koutou, and welcome to our final eNews of the year, featuring:Programme Updates Milestone: Draft Regional Emissions...
November Pānui – Wellington Regional Leadership Committee Update
Whiringa-ā-rangi | November 2023 Kia ora koutou, welcome to our second to last eNews for 2023, which highlights many of the amazing people working...
October Pānui – Wellington Regional Leadership Committee Update
Mahuru | October 2023 Kia ora koutou, we have a shorter pānui | eNews this month to focus on the Future Development Strategy, but keep an eye...
September Pānui – Wellington Regional Leadership Committee News & Update
Mahuru | September 2023 Kia ora koutou, this month's pānui | eNews is a big one, but worth the read! We hope you find it informative and...
August Pānui – Wellington Regional Leadership Committee News & Update
Hōngongoi | August 2023Kia ora koutou. In this month's pānui | eNews: Introducing The Iwi Capacity & Capability Pilot Project Upcoming...
July Pānui – Wellington Regional Leadership Committee News & Update
Hōngongoi | July 2023Kia ora koutou. In this month's pānui | eNews: Regional Emissions Reduction Forum Update 2023 Forum keynote recordings Regional...
June Update 2023
Kia ora koutou. In this month's pānui | eNews: WRLC Annual Partners Forum 2023 WRLC June Meeting Papers Regional Economic Development Plan Update...
May Update 2023
Kia ora koutou. In this month's pānui | eNews: WRLC Project Updates Successful Workshop held for Region-shaping Projects Regional Food Systems...
April Update 2023
Kia ora koutou. In this month's pānui | eNews: WRLC Project Updates Riverlink: contractor named & work scheduled for 2023 WRLC People: Interview...
March Update 2023
Kia ora koutou. In this month's pānui | eNews: WRLC Complex Development Opportunities - Update Upcoming Thought Leader Webinars IPCC AR6 Synthesis...
February Update 2023
In the February pānui | eNews: Rapid Climate Action by Councils - David Symons, WSP Affordable Rental Pathway Funding Available Climate...
January Update 2023
Kia ora koutou and welcome to January's pānui | eNews, featuring: Developing a Future-Fit Regional Food System Strategy Natural Capital in...
December Update 2022
Kia ora koutou and welcome to December's pānui | eNews, featuring: Urban Development Insights Breakfast WRLC Iwi Wānanga WRLC Vacancy: Iwi Liaison...
November Update 2022
Kia ora koutou and welcome to November's pānui | eNews, featuring: Webinar recording available - Dr Iain White Regional Economic Development...
October Update 2022
Kia ora koutou and welcome to October's pānui | eNews, featuring: New faces on the WRLC committee Save the date - thought leadership webinar New...
September 2022 eNews
Kia ora koutou and welcome to our latest pānui | eNews, featuring: Regional Transport Committee & WRLC Workshop outcomes Regenerative Design, by...
August 2022 eNews
Kia ora and welcome to our August eNews! This edition features: The Official launch of the Regional Economic Development Plan 2022-2032 Density...
July 2022 eNews
Kia ora and welcome to the July edition of our monthly eNews. This edition features: WRLC's Annual Report 2021 / 22 WRLC Annual Partners Forum Video...
June 2022 eNews
Kia ora and welcome to the June edition of our monthly eNews. This edition features: Discussing our future over breakfast with our region's MPs...
May 2022 eNews
Kia ora and welcome to the May edition of our monthly eNews. This edition features: WRLC May Committee Papers Iwi Capacity and Capability Report...
April 2022 eNews
Kia ora and welcome to the April edition of our monthly eNews, featuring the following: Q & A with WRLC Chair, The Honourable Tracey Martin...
March 2022 eNews
Regional Housing Action Plan (RHAP) RHAP Delivery Model Options Learnings from Eke Panuku and Urban Plus Regional Economic Development Plan Workshop...
February 2022 eNews
Kia ora and welcome to the first edition of the WRLC Programme newsletter!
Regional Adaptation Project RoadListen – What we heard
Between June and August Regional Adaptation Project Lead Tom FitzGerald visited WRLC Partners, to discuss our regional approach to climate adaptation
Upcoming Housing Developments in the Region
WRLC have started to collate available data to provide an overview of known upcoming housing developments in the region
Wellington regional economic plan identifies ‘pockets of growth’
Work to bolster jobs in our region is starting to pay off thanks to initiatives identified and supported by the Regional Economic Development Plan
Regional Economic Development Plan Implementation Update – July 2024
WRLC Iwi visit housing projects in Auckland where mana whenua and sustainability are being put first.
WRLC Iwi Inspired by Innovative Housing in Tāmaki Makaurau
WRLC Iwi visit housing projects in Auckland where mana whenua and sustainability are being put first.
New transport strategy sets a bold pathway to a resilient, low-carbon future
The Wellington Regional Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway, a collaborative initiative between the nine councils of the region, provides a long-term strategic approach to transforming our transport system, and ultimately the way we design our towns and cities.
June 2024 Update – Regional Economic Development Plan Project
This month’s update from the REDP is chocka with innovation, education and tech! As well as a new report on Opportunities for impact through procurement…
Engagement Report Released for Industrial Land Study
Engagement Report Released for Industrial Land StudyThe Wairarapa-Wellington-Horowhenua regions needs to accommodate more industrial land over the...
The golden ‘why’ in Transport Trends – WTAU Update No.3
Monitoring Transport Metrics – So What?
Shaping our region’s future – Interview with Parvati Rotherham, FDS Project Lead
Insights from Future Development Strategy Project Lead – Parvati Rotherham
The art of adaptation – meet Tom FitzGerald, WRLC’s new Adaptation Plan Project Lead
A snappy Q&A interview with WRLC’s new Regional Adaptation Plan Project Lead – Tom Fitzgerald
The Laws of Physics, Modelling & Future Transport Scenarios
Learn about the role the Wellington Transport Analytics Unit are playing in the FDS and WTERP
Working with Agility and Control
How do leaders strike a balance between controlling change, and adaptability? The answer lies in reframing the way we think about adaptability and control.
Webinar: Kai For All – exploring a food system strategy for our region
Join us to hear from two leading food-system thinkers, who will unpack the challenges and opportunites of our current food system. We’ll hear perspectives both at a national / global level, as well as at a local and regional level, as we discuss our region’s first Food System Plan.
Introducing the Wellington Transport Analytics Unit
Transport analytics provides evidence to inform transport and land-use decisions that positively impact our environment, economy, social well-being and urban form.
Regional Economic Development Plan Implementation update
WellingtonNZ and initiative leads making exciting progress with implementation of the Regional Economic Development Plan
Choreography of Place
‘Choreography of Place’ reminds us of the practice, and beauty of design as a poetic art, with a precious care, an inherent connectedness and...
Draft Regional Emissions Reduction Plan Endorsed
A big milestone was achieved for the Wellington Region’s Emissions Reduction Plan on 5 December 2023. The Wellington Regional Leadership Committee...
City and Regional Infrastructure Deals
Insights on what a city and regional deal is, and isn’t and what this might mean for Aoteroa and our region
Doing more with less – Growth & Housing Affordability in the context of a new Government
Growth and housing affordability in the context of a new governmentA presentation by Greer O'Donnell Managing Director at The Urban Advisory, and...
Regional Food System Strategy – Wānanga Update
Update on the Regional Food System Strategy Wānanga, held 2 & 3 November
Managing Complex Change
Written by Rob Cousins, Co-Founder of OpenChange.agency.In the realm of managing change, the effectiveness of our change approach is intricately...
Interactive dashboard goes live for Regional Housing Data
Interactive Housing Data Dashboard is now live One of the key deliverables of the Regional Housing Action Plan Project, is an interactive dashboard...
Regional Economic Development Plan Update – September 2023
Highlights from year one of delivery of the Regional Economic Development Plan WellingtonNZ are now one year in to driving delivery of the Regional...
Fieldtrip to Māngere Priority Development Area
Lessons Learnt from Auckland: WRLC Field Trip to Māngere Priority Development Area In late July this year, several members of the WRLC Secretariat...
July 2023 Update on the Regional Economic Development Plan
July Update: Regional Economic Development Plan WellingtonNZ are driving implementation of our Regional Economic Development Plan. Current...
Webinar: Re-food – A healthy approach to Aotearoa’s troubled food system
Re-food - A healthy approach to Aotearoa's troubled food system ~ Emily King, Food Systems Expert 10:30-11:30am, Weds 06.09.23 In this webinar,...
Regional Food System Strategy – May Update
Regional Food System Strategy - May Update Why are we creating a Regional Food Systems Strategy? Our food system isn't currently working. New...
Regional Economic Development Plan Update
Regional Economic Development Plan Update While Wellington is already home to some of Aotearoa’s biggest technology companies, WellingtonNZ and...
Future Development Strategy Workshops Update
Future Development Strategy 2022 - 2052 Workshops - Update The Future Development Strategy (FDS) is designed to set out how we want to manage how we...
Emmet McElhatton shares an update on Waterloo Station Transit-Oriented Design
Emmet McElhatton Interview: Waterloo Station Transit-Oriented Development WRLC Communications & Engagement Advisor Freda Wells recently sat down...
How do we future-fit our Regional Food Systems?
How do we ensure our regional food systems are future-fit?How do we need to design our food systems now, to ensure equitable, sustainable food...
Q & A with Project Lead Rachelle Johnston
Q & A with Papakāinga Toolkit Project Lead - Rachelle Johnston It is people who bring work programmes to life, who show up every day to...
Natural Capital in our Capital
We have the opportunity to restore nature’s balance, to rewild cities, to green our neighbourhoods and support bio-diversity net gain across our communities.
Improvements in Featherston Masterplan go to design phase
Improvements in Featherston Masterplan go to design phase Featherston Masterplan is one of WRLC's six complex development opportunity projects...
Urban Development Insights Breakfast – December 2022
Building Relationships to enable better Urban Development Urban Development Insights Breakfast, December 2022Under clear blue skies in...
Regional Economic Development Plan Implementation Underway
Progressing skills, talent and education across the region Current highlights of implementation of the Regional Economic Development Plan...
Good to eat?
Good to eat? Recent research sheds light on which foods are better for the environment Thinkpiece by Dr Helen Darling, Sumfood and FoodTruthsA...
Introducing the Regional Food Systems Strategy Project
Work is now underway to develop the region’s new Food Systems Strategy
Regenerative Design – Much less bad, much more good
Regenerative Design: bringing society and environment together to better care for our collective future. This is article is the second in a series...
Update on the region’s Future Development Strategy – August 2022
Work is progressing on development of the region’s new Future Development Strategy (FDS)
Density Done Well, by Malcolm McCracken
Transport Planner Malcolm McCracken describes the elements, enablers and actions of Density Done Well, part-two of his Density Done Well series
Vacancy: Project Lead Regional Housing Action Plan
We’re looking for a project lead to manage the delivery of the Regional Housing Action Plan (RHAP)). This role is an exciting opportunity to lead critical housing work across our region.
Regional MP Briefing: Discussing our future over breakfast
In early June, members of the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee held a breakfast with Members of Parliament (MPs) at...
Why Density is Critical for our Future
Why Density is Critical for our Future Author: Malcolm McCracken The past two years have seen a significant shift in central government policy to...
Korero & Collaboration: Inaugural WRLC Annual Partners Forum a success!
On a chilly winter afternoon under clear blue skies at the Lower Hutt Events Centre, the Wellington Regional Leadership Committee held its inaugural...
Spatial Planning for Resilient Regions – WSP
Growth, regenerative planning and resilience in a time of changeCollaborative design coupled with strong decision-making processes and comprehensive...
Priority Development Areas – Update
Priority Development Areas Update, May 2022 The Wellington Regional Leadership Committee has been through a process to identify a number of Priority...
Regional Housing & Business Development Capacity Assessment 2023
The 2023 Wellington Regional Housing and Business Capacity Assessment Update (HBA) has been completed by the ten councils of the...
Q & A with Hon Tracey Martin
Behind every work programme, amazing people are committing much time and energy to build better for others. The Honourable Tracey Martin is one such...
How Could a Regional Housing Delivery Model operate here?
Addressing the region's growth-related housing challenges is a key focus for WRLC. An upcoming action to be delivered, under the recently approved...
Webinar: Recipe for a Thriving Region
Join this webinar to discuss what makes a city world class. What are the qualities of cities that attract and retain talent, that are liveable and thrive?
Seminar: Building for a Changing Environment
Join this seminar to find out about the changing role of the Green Star rating tool in our building sector
Seminar: An Urban Design Toolkit for Enhanced Liveability
Join this seminar to find out how the new urban design toolkit can support communities to envision more sustainable urban communities of the future – and what these might look like
Webinar: Urban Aotearoa is for Everyone
Dr David Batchelor will discuss his new book, ‘Aotearoa Urbanism’, and explore the evolution of New Zealand’s cities, address the reality of its urban majority, and explore options for smarter living.
Webinar: Doughnut Economics: A compass to guide our region’s interconnected opportunities
What might a new model of economics look like, that works in harmony the limits of the ecosystems that we rely on to live?
Seminar: Urban infrastructure – Right sizing needs and priorities, Geoff Cooper
Demands on our infrastructure are ramping up. So how should the transport sector be thinking about prioritisation and need?
Secrets of successful cross-sector collaboration
Dr Mandic will share insights and key findings from the 10-year BEATS Research journey, from pilot project to internationally recognised research programme.
Webinar: How to Building a Healthy Team Culture and how this drives success
Join global expert in workplace culture and author Colin D Ellis as he breaks down the six pillars of a vibrant culture and how they build team success. From collaboration and setting expectations to navigating personalities and communication styles, these insights will help you to understand how and why to create a team culture that works.
Webinar: Driving enduring change: lessons from the front-line of sustainability transformation
If anyone is qualified to speak about driving enduring change at the front-line of sustainability transformation, it is Alec Tang. His career spans several decades leading in this field. This talk is a must-watch/listen, to explore deeper concepts that help us make sense of the ‘what / how / why’ of transformation toward an ecologically-thriving world.
Webinar: Kai For All – exploring a food system strategy for our region
Join us to hear from two leading food-system thinkers, who will unpack the challenges and opportunites of our current food system. We’ll hear perspectives both at a national / global level, as well as at a local and regional level, as we discuss our region’s first Food System Plan.
Seminar: Inclusionary Housing – What is it and why should we take it seriously
Inclusionary Housing What is it and why should we take it seriously? A Pathway Forward in Aotearoa New Zealand Tuesday 20th February 2024 In...
Exploring Innovative Solutions to the Housing Crisis – Sam Stubbs and David Loveridge
Exploring Innovative Solutions to our Housing Crisis 11am Tuesday 12th December 2023 We closed out 2023 with one of our most insightful webinars of...
GOD help us: Green-Oriented Development – Dr Julian Bolleter & Alan Whiteley
GOD help us: Greenspace Oriented Development - an alternative strategy for urban densification in suburban cities Monday 6th November ABOUT...
Thought Leadership Webinar – Navigating Entangled Opportunity Spaces
Elevate your ability to see – and work with – the bigger picture. Learn new ways to work better with complexity.
Webinar – 2030 Vision: Building Resiliently in the face of climate change
Thought Leader Webinar: Vision 2030: Building resiliently in the face of climate change ~ Kim Aitken & Sharon Robinson Tuesday 10:30am, 24...
Future Development Strategy – Dive into Details Webinar
Future Development Strategy Webinar #2 - Dive into the Details The region's Future Development Strategy (FDS) is open for consultation from 9th...
Future Development Strategy Overview Webinar
Future Development Strategy - Overview Webinar This webinar is aimed at those who are less familiar with a Future Development Strategy, and is...
From Global to Local: Reshaping the economy to deliver wellbeing for nature and people
From Global to Local: Reshaping the economy to deliver wellbeing for nature and all our people. ~ Amanda Janoo, Economics & Policy Lead at WEAll...
Webinar: Re-food – A healthy approach to Aotearoa’s troubled food system
Re-food - A healthy approach to Aotearoa's troubled food system ~ Emily King, Food Systems Expert 10:30-11:30am, Weds 06.09.23 In this webinar,...
Webinar: Me Tū ā-Uru – united in right relationships to each other and the environment
Me Tū ā-Uru - United in right relationships to each other and the environment ~ Maria Bargh, Carwyn Jones & Ellie Tapsell 10:30-11:30am, Tues...
Webinar: Catherine Proffitt – A Fair Chance for All: Pathways to social wellbeing and inclusion in Aotearoa
A Fair Chance for All - breaking the cycle of persisent disadavantage ~ Catherine Proffitt, Inquiry Director 1:30-2:30pm, Tues 8.08.23 In this...
Seminar: Dr James Renwick – How we can shape a better future
Dr James Renwick Talk- Climate Change & How We Stop It The shape of the future is up to us 26.07.23 In this talk, James outlined the latest...
Webinar: Grant Ennis – Author of Dark PR
Grant Ennis: Illuminating Dark PR for a better future 08.05.23 In this webinar, public health expert, lecturer and author Grant Ennis draws on his...
Webinar: What is a wellbeing economy? – Dr Katherine Trebeck
Thought Leadership Webinar Series Dr Katherine Trebeck - Wellbeing Economics: Happy Beyond GDP 10.05.23 This webinar was a rare opportunity to hear...
Webinar: Sustainable Transport: Equity, ecological overshoot, and solutions – Dr Bridget Doran
Thought Leadership Webinar Series Sustainable Transport: Equity, Ecological Overshoot, and solutions 19.04.23 Dr Bridget Doran gave a brief...
Webinar: Forget Silos, Think Jigsaws – Ian Leader
Webinar: Forget Silos, Think Jigsaws Building Resilient Communities with Reciprocity and Mutual Benefit 11am, Thursday 6 April 2023 Like many work...
Rapid Climate Action By Councils – David Symons Sustainability Director, WSP UK
David Symons, Sustainability Director for WSP UK, shares global case studies and insights from his work in the UK where legislated and rapidly decreasing carbon budgets are driving targeted carbon mitigation.
Webinar – Systems Thinking for Collaborative Impact
Thought Leadership Webinar:Systems Thinking for Collaborative Impact11am, Tuesday 28 February 2023 If you are interested in the psychology of - and...
Webinar – Planning for the future -integrating 20-minute city thinking
What do people really want from their neighbourhoods and cities? 20-minute city thinking.Wednesday 09 November 2022 There is growing discussion of...
Webinar – Integrated Planning
Integrated Planning: Finding co-benefits for sustainability, resilience, health, and equity. In the 19th century, cities "built out” diseases such...
Webinar – Density Done Well
Medium Density Done Well Webinar The way we build and shape our residential and urban areas and infrastructure, shapes how we live our lives. The...
New transport strategy sets a bold pathway to a resilient, low-carbon future
The Wellington Regional Transport Emissions Reduction Pathway, a collaborative initiative between the nine councils of the region, provides a long-term strategic approach to transforming our transport system, and ultimately the way we design our towns and cities.
Significant milestone reached in region’s climate resilience journey
4th June, 2024A significant step toward becoming a climate resilient region has been reached following the adoption of the Wellington Regional...
30-year strategy adopted to support 200,000 new residents
A strategy outlining how the region needs to be developed to support a population increase the size of Wellington city has today been adopted by the...
Tracey Martin thanked by Wellington Regional Leadership Committee for leadership
Tracey Martin thanked by Wellington Regional Leadership Committee for leadership The Honourable Tracey Martin was today thanked by the Wellington...
New regional economic development plan to deliver a thriving place for all
The brand new Regional Economic Development Plan 2022-2032 (REDP) delivers a blueprint for transforming Te Upoko o Te Ika. It’s the first time a...
New regional partnership to accelerate progress on regional growth, economic development and recovery
The first full business meeting of the new Wellington Regional Leadership Committee marks the start of a collaborative partnership designed to shape...