Environmental science

Greater Wellington monitors our region’s air, land and water resources. We carry out long-term monitoring as well as short-term research and investigations where required.

To find out more about the different things we monitor click on a topic below.

Why do we monitor the environment?

Greater Wellington Regional Council monitors the environment:

• As a requirement of the Resource Management Act
• To observe and interpret impacts
• To develop policies and plans and guide resource consents decisions
• To convey information to the wider community
• To inform biodiversity management