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Sun, 6 Dec 2009 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the back of Pukerua Bay school in the community shade house. Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora. Helpers needed during the week also.
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 - St. Mark's Friendship Group Christmas Lunch
Meet at St. Mark's Lounge at 10.30 am. This year we are going to Cookies, Paraparaumu Beach for lunch at 11.45 am. Transport will be arranged at our get-together at 10.30 am. Please bring a Christmassy grocery item for St. Anne's Pantry.
Tue, 15 Dec 2009 - Pukerua Bay Residents' Association AGM
7.30 pm at the Pukerua Bay RSA in Wairaka Road. All Pukerua Bay residents are automatically members and entitled to vote on the nominations for the committee.
A report on the activities and updates on the Village Plan initiatives will also be provided.
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 - Lisa Tamati NZ Run Charity Event comes through Pukerua Bay
Lisa Tamati has been running since 31 Oct to raise money for CanTeen and Cure Kids to run the length of New Zealand (2,200km) in 33 days.
She will be in Wellington at Borders on Lambton Quay at about 10 am and will be heading north from about 11 am. Her schedule predicts she will be in Paper Plus Johnsonville around 1 pm and is expected to be in Pukerua Bay at about 5 pm - come out and support Lisa as she runs past for this great cause!
Wed, 7 Oct 2009 - St. Mark's Friendship Group - "Off the beaten track"
The Friendship Group at St. Mark's invites those who would like to come to hear about and see "vistas extraordinaire" of Chile and Argentinia, as well as Easter Island to a presentation by Derek Lightbourne at 10.30 am, preceded by Holy Communion at 9.45 am and then morning tea. All are welcome!
Sun, 4 Oct 2009 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the back of Pukerua Bay school in the community shade house. Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora.
Tue, 29 Sep 2009 - Pukerua Bay Residents' Association Public Meeting
A public meeting to provide feedback to our community on the Neighbourhood Accessibility Plan and the future of Muri Station will be held in the school hall starting at 7.30 pm.
All residents are encouraged to attend this meeting and to make your views known. Invitations have also been extended to PCC, GWRC and members of parliament.
Sun, 6 Sep 2009 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the back of Pukerua Bay school in the community shade house. Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora.
Tue, 4 Aug 2009 - Pukerua Bay School Council AGM
The AGM will be held at 7.00 pm in the school staffroom - all welcome!
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 - Quiz Night
The great annual Quiz Night community fundraising event will be held in the school/community hall - to book a table for your team, please contact the Pukerua Bay School.
Sun, 7 Jun 2009 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the back of Pukerua Bay school in the community shade house. Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora.
Fri, 5 Jun 2009 - Arbor Day Planting in Pukerua Bay
10.30 am - 12.00 pm at Pukerua Bay Skate Park: Join Mayor Jenny Brash to plant native trees & shrubs grown by Pukerua Bay School children in their school shade house.
Sun, 5 Apr 2009 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the back of Pukerua Bay school in the community shade house. Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora.
Thu, 2 Apr 2009 - Wairaka Road Safety Improvements Briefing
A PCC representative will be attending an informal meeting at 7.30 pm at Pukerua Bay Kindergarten to discuss the proposed safety improvements for Wairaka Road.
Sat, 21 Mar 2009, 11am - Pukerua Bay School Gala - "Country Fair - with an edge!"
This year's school gala is a Country Fair with an Edge - we'll have fear-factor activities, lots of country-style entertainment and fun for all with great food as well. Mark the date on your calendar now!
Community collections - Now is your chance to clear out all those treasures you've been hoarding. We're looking for bric-a-brac, tombola items, books, clothes, toys and items for auction. Please no junk! We will be collecting all goods from 9.30 am on the mornings of
- Sat, 28 Feb 2009
- Sun, 8 Mar 2009
Sat, 14 Mar 2009 - Official Opening Ceremony of new Pukerua Bay Skate Park
Come and join us to celebrate our new skate park and share a few refreshments - 10am (wet or fine). This ceremony is more than a celebration of a new physical structure; it is also about recognising the huge community effort that has gone into planning, designing and then fundraising for this new skate park.
Wed, 4 Mar 2009 - St. Mark's Friendship Group Picnic
Meet at St. Mark's Church, Rawhiti Road, at 10.30 am (Holy Communion is at 9.45 am). After morning tea, we will arrange transport to Aotea Lagoon (beside the rose garden) for our annual picnic at about 11am. Please bring food to share, deck chairs, umbrellas, friends. Tea and coffee will be supplied.
Sun, 1 Mar 2009 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the back of Pukerua Bay school in the community shade house. Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora.
Sat, 28 Feb 2009 - Kindergarten Wheelathon
Come along to the Wheelathon from 4.00 pm to 6.00 pm at Pukerua Bay School. This fundraising event is always heaps of fun and raises lots of money for your kindergarten.
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 - Carols in the Bay
7.00 pm, Pukerua Bay School Community Hall - Join the children's choir from our school and local musicians to celebrate the Christmas season.
Sun, 7 Dec 2008 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the back of Pukerua Bay school in the community shade house. Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora.
Wed, 3 Dec 2008 - St. Mark's Friendship Group Christmas Lunch
Meet at St. Mark's Lounge at 10.30 am. This year we are going to Cobb & Co. Paraparaumu for lunch at 12 noon. Transport will be arranged at our get-together at 10.30 am. Please bring a Christmassy grocery item for St. Anne's Pantry.
Sun, 30 Nov 2008 - Pukerua Bay Scouts and Cubs End of Year Barbeque and AGM
Calling all Scouts, Cubs and their families as well as those who might be interested in joining next year. BYO drinks and salad per family, we will supply the sausages. There will be activities for the children. Everyone welcome!
Scout Den, Kotipu Place - BBQ 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm, AGM 6.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Sat, 22 Nov 2008 - The Christmas Party
Get into the Christmas spirit early - the community event of the year (school council fundraiser): Pukerua Bay School Hall, 8.00 pm 'til late - get a group together, come along and have fun at the party of the season! Pukerua Bay School Council fundraiser, tickets $12 BYO incl. supper, "Fancy Dress".
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 - Pukerua Bay Residents' Association Inc. - Annual General Meeting
7.30 pm in the Pukerua Bay School Hall.
- Will the skate park be completed by Christmas?
- What about our underpass?
- Is the landscaping going ahead down at the beach?
- What will happen in the long-term to protect our marine environment?
- Insert your question here.
For a discussion of these and other burning issues in your community, come along to our AGM. All residents of Pukerua Bay are members of the Residents' Association as of right.
Sat, 8 Nov 2008 - General Election
Our school/community hall will be a polling booth on election day, opening at 9.00 am. If you are not already on the electoral roll, please enrol and participate in our democratic process.
Wed, 5 Nov 2008 - St. Mark's Friendship Group meeting
We will meet on Wednesday, 5 November at 10.30 am in the St. Mark's Lounge (Holy Communion at 9.45 am). Come along for morning tea and a chat and hear details of our November excursion.
Everyone is welcome to join us on our trip, so come along and hear all about it. Visitors and newcomers to the area are especially welcome to join us on any occasion.
Sun, 2 Nov 2008 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the back of Pukerua Bay school in the community shade house. Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora.
Sun, 4 Oct 2008 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the back of Pukerua Bay school in the community shade house. Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora.
Thu, 7 Aug 2008 - Family Fish and Chip Picnic Tea
At the pre-school, 5.00 pm - bring your own dinner, fish & chips or any other food you would like.
Come along and have an enjoyable evening with other pre-school families. The raffle will be drawn at 5.30 pm by Constable Kath.
Wed, 6 Aug 2008 - St. Mark's Friendship Group meeting
Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, 6 August at 10.30 am. Morning tea is at 10.30 am and for those interested there is a Holy Communion Service at 9.45 am.
Venue: St. Mark's Lounge, Rawhiti Road (opposite the school).
Sun, 3 Aug 2008 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
10.00 am - 12.00 pm at the Pukerua Bay community shade house (at the back of Pukerua Bay School). Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora.
Sun, 5 Jul 2008 - Nga Uruora Kapiti Inc. Conservation Group Plant Sale & Open Day
Come along and purchase locally sourced natives, e.g. cabbage trees, kohekohe, flax, kowhai and more, or just come to help out or chat to find out more about Nga Uruora - at the Pukerua Bay community shade house from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm.
Thu, 5 Jun 2008 - Matariki
Meet in the carpark at Pukerua Bay Railway Station at 6.20 pm for our lantern walk - supper at St. Mark's after the walk. Please bring your own lantern and/or torch.
Sun, 1 Jun 2008 - Nga Uruora Plant Sale & Open Day
An opportunity to purchase locally sourced native plants (cabbage trees, kohekohe, kowhai, flaxes and more) at the Pukerua Bay School shade house/nursery (at the back of the school) from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm.
Sun, 6 Apr 2008 - Nga Uruora Plant Sale & Open Day
An opportunity to purchase locally sourced native plants (cabbage trees, kohekohe, kowhai, flaxes and more) at the Pukerua Bay School shade house/nursery (at the back of the school) from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm.
Sat, 29 Mar 2008 - Pukerua Bay School Gala - "Kiwiana"
Get a good dollop of Kiwiana at this year's school gala! Starting at 11.00 am, there'll be lots of kiwi style entertainment and fun for all with great food as well.
This year's silent auction is set to be bigger and better than ever, with fabulous new and donated items up for grabs. These items include sought after tickets to the final of Dancing with the Stars, All Blacks memorabilia, and lots of vouchers for massages and facials.
There is some outstanding entertainment lined up this year, including the Te Ati Kimihia kapa haka group, a fabulous sheep shearer and local singing talent. Kids can enjoy a climbing wall, bouncy castle, animal farm, and there will also be a hole-in-one golf, tombola, various stalls and other fun & games.
Eftpos will be available on the day.
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 - Carols in the Bay
A great evening singing carols at 7.30 pm, St. Mark's Church - you can also watch a children's Christmas Play and enjoy some supper afterwards.
Fri, 14 Dec 2007 - Kindergarten Christmas Goodies Cake Stall
Delicious home baking for gifts or Christmas fare, from 12.30 pm - 1.00 pm.
Thu, 13 Dec 2007 - Kindergarten Christmas Goodies Cake Stall
Delicious home baking for gifts or Christmas fare, from 12.30 pm - 1.30 pm.
Thu, 6 Dec 2007 - Pre-school Christmas Picnic
All pre-school families are invited to come to the Christmas picnic at the playground in Campbell Park, Wellington Road, Paekakariki, from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm.
Parents/caregivers are responsible for their own children, please bring a picnic lunch for you and your children. "Father Christmas" visit 11.00 am.
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 - St. Mark's Pukerua Bay Friendship Group Christmas Lunch
The Christmas Lunch is at St. Mark's Lounge, Rawhiti Road at 11.30 am, dessert provided. Please bring something savoury for the main course.
Please bring an inexpensive gift for a child up to 10 years old and mark whether the gift is for a boy or a girl and a suitable age group; also a $2 gift of paper or plastic to exchange. Everyone is welcome!
Sun, 2 Dec 2007 - Nga Uruora Plant Sale & Open Day
An opportunity to purchase locally sourced native plants (cabbage trees, kohekohe, kowhai, flaxes and more) at the Pukerua Bay School shade house/nursery (at the back of the school) on Sunday, 2 December from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 - Public Meeting on PCC Planning for City Development
A series of public meetings is held to discuss:
- Porirua Development Framework Discussion Document
- Notified proposed plan changes to the Porirua District Plan, including proposed plan changes 7 (wind farms), 8 (recreation and open space), and 9 (Duck Creek flood management and comprehensive policy area)
This meeting is held at "Lodge at the Inlet" from 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm.
Sun, 25 Nov 2007 - Pukerua Bay Scouts and Cubs End of Year Barbeque
Calling all Scouts, Cubs and their families as well as those who might be interested in joining next year. Byo drinks and salad per family, we will supply the sausages.
Scout Den, Kotipu Place, 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm. There will be activities for the children.
Thu, 22 Nov 2007 - Public Meeting on PCC Planning for City Development
This meeting is held at St. Mary's Church, Whitby from 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm.
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 - Public Meeting on PCC Planning for City Development
This meeting is held at Pataka from 7.00 pm - 9.00 pm.
Tue, 13 Nov 2007 - Public Meeting on PCC Planning for City Development
This meeting is held at the Plimmerton Boating Club from 7.00 pm - 9.30 pm.
Sun, 11 Nov 2007 - School Trolley Derby
The 2-yearly trolley derby is held on Sunday, 11 November at the Pukerua Bay School from 11.00 am - 1.00 pm. Tea, coffee, cakes and a sausage sizzle available. Register on the day.
Sun, 4 Nov 2007 - Waimapihi Stream Project Guided Walk
A guided tour of the Secret Valley and the project's work is held on Sunday, 4 November at 2.00 pm - meet at the southern Secret Valley entrance.
Sat, 3 Nov 2007 - Nga Uruora Plant Sale & Open Day
An opportunity to purchase locally sourced native plants at the Pukerua Bay School shade house/nursery (at the back of the school) on Saturday, 3 November from 10.00 am - 12.00 pm.