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Wellington City Council accused of climate hypocrisy

08:55 am on 29 October 2019

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Opponents of Wellington Airport's $1 billion expansion plans are accusing the city council of climate hypocrisy for taking a hands-off approach.

Wellington City Council, a major shareholder in the airport, declared a climate change emergency in August, and has the aim of becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

Harry Lock has more.