Greater Wellington's role

At Greater Wellington we work to reduce the impact of natural hazards in several ways.

We investigate and monitor hazards affecting the region and hold a great deal of hazard information. This information is used to promote hazard awareness in the community in the form of maps, reports, fact sheets, school visits and public presentations.

We also use hazard information for land use management by developing regional policies and plans, advocating policies and rules in district plans, and advising on notified resource consents.

Greater Wellington is also responsible for maintaining flood protection schemes and warning systems in the region.