To realise the vision, we will need help and support from the many people and organisations with an interest in the river. The vision will be achieved in three inter-related ways:
Environmental Strategy
What are we aiming for?
The environmental strategy, including the vision, was developed with the community. It sets out broad goals and objectives for enhancing the natural environment, community connections and recreational opportunities along the river – and the actions required. Read about our objectives.
What actions will be required?
The strategy also identifies actions to implement in the short, medium and long term. The actions relate to eight sections (‘reaches’) of the river from Te Marua to the river mouth. Read about our actions.
Operations Manual
On the ground
Practical best practice guidance will help ensure the environmental strategy is implemented to consistent standards throughout the river corridor. The manual includes detailed specifications on such things as trail and signage design, and how to carry out planting projects. Read more about the Operations Manual.
River Berm Planting Guide
Integrating native planting and flood protection: an operational guide for Greater Wellington” is for Greater Wellington (GW) staff who carry out flood protection works. The aim is to increase the proportion of native species in riverside planting on the rivers that we manage for flood protection in the Wellington region.
We are responsible for enhancing biodiversity as well as flood protection. There are many situations where these two tasks can be complementary and better integrated. This guide explains how to recognise opportunities to do this, and put it into practise. This guide includes information on how to:
- Look broadly for opportunities at the river-system-scale
- Look for specific situations where native planting could be used
- Decide how to proceed, and optimise success, by using detailed criteria.
Access the guide here.
(PDF 13 MB)
Community
How to be involved
Achieving the vision will require help from the many people, groups and agencies with interests and responsibilities in the river. Various community projects have already made a positive difference. Find out how to be involved.
