Request for information:

(I am writing to you on behalf of a number of residents of Seaview Road and the surrounding area in Paremata, Porirua.

A few months ago, a number of us received a presentation from Porirua City Council (PCC) on the work they are doing on improving the health of both Pāuatahanui Inlet and Porirua Harbour. This work is in partnership with Ngati Toa and Sustainable Coastlines.

PCC is contributing $4.8m, Central Government $3.0m, both over 5 years, Sustainable Coastlines is also assisting the project financially.

This work has been recognized at the recent Local Government New Zealand awards where it received the following;

• Air New Zealand Excellent Award for Environmental Wellbeing
• The Fulton Hogan overall Local Excellent Partnership award

With Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) responsibilities for the environment, including water quality the question was raised what work GWRC has and is undertaking in this area.)

Therefore, we are requesting under the LGOIMA Act the following information from GWRC;

1. The amount budgeted and the amount spent by project on Pāuatahanui Inlet and Porirua Harbour for the years ending 30 June 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.
2. The amount budgeted by project on Pāuatahanui Inlet and Porirua Harbour for the years ending 30 June 2023 and 2024.