Sustainable Wellington Newsletter #21 Kia ora koutou, Greetings everyone. Welcome to Sustainable Wellington Net's Newsletter #21. This newsletter covers some locals news and changes to the site since issue #20. POSSUMS: The all-out war against possums in Wellington is shifting to a new area this year, and this time the aim is to get rid of every last possum on the Miramar Peninsula. Native birds, regenerating bush and gardening enthusiasts will be the main beneficiaries of the poisoning and trapping campaign run jointly by the Wellington City Council and Greater Wellingtonâ The Regional Council. The campaign starts early next month. The peninsula is currently heavily infested with possumsâ and bereft of native birdlifeâ but Greater Wellington Biosecurity Officer Ken Wright says a campaign to totally wipe out the possum population is "definitely achievable". Ken says Wellington Airport and the sea form an excellent barrier to possums. "Once we've got rid of them I think re-invasion will be very unlikely." WATERFRONT: The Waterfront Project Information Centre (WPIC or the Waterfront Shop) has opened at Shed 6, downstairs from LHML's Office, and provides information on what's happening on the waterfront. Sketches for designs are available, along with consultation documents, agendas, news, mini-maps and event information. There's also a comments box. It's open 7 days from 10am-4pm. SITE NEWS: NEW LISTINGS Biodiversity Information Online This site provides information about Aotearoa New Zealand's native biodiversity, what is being done to help conserve and manage it, and who is involved. Carpooltogether This site is set up to help you connect with other commuters travelling in the same direction. Kapiti Island Watching Interest (KIWI) Opposing private interests to commercialise the public visiting this predator free island (because of the risk of reintroducing pests and alternatives like Karori Sanctuary being available). No SUV NZ/Aus Australasia's unofficial anti-SUV (4X4) campaign, dedicated to halting the latest trend in consumer insanity: Driving four wheel drive light trucks (urban assault vehicles) about our city streets. TuiTime Developed by the New Zealand Ecological Society its purposes are to encourage teachers to make greater use of ecological studies in their teaching, to encourage students to learn about New Zealand's unique ecology and to engage them in interactive games and activities that teach them knowledge, attitudes and values about ecology. YOUR FIRST STOP FOR FOR STARTING ON THE WELLINGTON ENVIRONMENT _ Hei kona mai, Goodbye for now.