1. A functioning, resilient and reliable three waters infrastructure
We also want to improve harbour and waterway quality and reduce water usage and waste. Some big steps forward were:
2. Wellington has affordable, resilient and safe housing
We wanted an inclusive, accessible, connected, and compact city. So we:
3. The city’s core transport infrastructure is a safe, resilient, reliable network
We wanted to support active and public transport choices, and an efficient, productive and environmentally sustainable economy. This is where we’ve got to:
- On track to complete 34.5km of walking, biking, and public transport improvements by the end of June 2024 through Paneke Pōneke, our bike network plan.
- Made improvements for bus priority, including a bus lane on Adelaide Road and Kent and Cambridge Terraces.
- Upgraded Seatoun Wharf and Karaka Bay Jetty.
4. The city has resilient and fit-for-purpose community, creative and cultural spaces
This includes libraries, marae, museums and community halls, where people connect, develop and express their arts, culture and heritage. So far we have:
5. An accelerating zero-carbon and waste-free transition
We’re working towards communities and the city economy adapting to climate change, development of low carbon infrastructure and buildings, and increased waste minimisation. Here’s what we’ve done in this space:
6. Strong partnerships with mana whenua
A key focus is upholding Te Tiriti o Waitangi, weaving Te Reo Māori and Te Ao Māori into the social, environmental and economic development of our city and, restoring the city’s connection with Papatūānuku (nature). We’ve:
- Co-designed our new Tūpiki Ora Māori Strategy with mana whenua and Māori.
- Continued to strengthen the role of mana whenua in weaving their cultural design narrative into the places and spaces of the city, including in the bike network.
- Held an election in the new Māori Ward and appointed pou iwi from mana whenua to Council committees.