Here we describe the supporting policies that guide our decision making.
The following Policies are generally reviewed every three years, on the same cycle as the Long-Term Plan. Reviews and amendments can be made outside of this cycle if there is a need for it. All amendments are publicly consulted on before council adopts any newly revised Policy.
Greater Wellington’s Infrastructure Strategy tells you how we plan to manage our infrastructure over the next 30 years. To support the extraordinary region: thriving environment, connected communities, resilient future vision we have for the region, this strategy defines the nature of the challenges we face, our approach and options for dealing with those challenges; and the implications of these actions as we work towards intergenerational equity.
Read the infrastructure strategy
Our Financial Strategy takes a long-term sustainable approach to service delivery and financial management. This means focusing on ensuring our levels of service and activity are financed and funded to generate and protect community outcomes and promote long-term community well-being.
In planning for the next 10 years, Greater Wellington has both a stable financial position and a well-balanced infrastructure strategy that will enable us to respond to the various challenges the region will face in the coming decades.
The Revenue and Financing policy describes how we intend to fund our expenditure. It outlines the sources of funding that we intend to use, and the relative level of funding from each source, for each activity.
The Revenue and Financing Policy describes how Greater Wellington intends to fund its expenditure. It outlines the sources of funding that Council intends to use, for each activity. This policy… Read more here
date_range Published 01 Jul 2024
Download now (PDF 3.1 MB) get_appThe Treasury Risk Management Policy provides the framework for all the Council’s treasury management activities. It defines key responsibilities and the operating parameters within which treasury activity is to be carried out.
The purpose of the Treasury Risk Management Policy is to outline the approved policies and procedures in respect of all treasury activity to be undertaken by the Wellington Regional Council… Read more here
date_range Published 04 Jul 2024
Download now (PDF 561 KB) get_appThe Rates Remission and Postponement Policies address financial assistance and support for ratepayers, as well as anomalies and other schemes. We may remit some or all the regional council rates in special circumstances where it considers it just and equitable to do so.
Rates remission and postponement policies outlines when Greater Wellington will consider remitting or postponing rates, including on Maori freehold land or special circumstances. Read more here
date_range Published 29 Jun 2022
Download now (PDF 68 KB) get_appThe Significance and Engagement Policy records how we consider community views and preferences when making decisions. It identifies how and when communities can expect to be engaged in, or specifically consulted on, proposals, assets, decisions and activities. It enables us and our communities to understand the significance that we place on certain issues, proposals, assets, decisions, and activities.
The Significance and Engagement Policy lets you know how Greater Wellington Regional Council engages with you in its decision-making processes. Read more here
date_range Published 16 Apr 2024
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