Pauline and Margaret (from the Residents’ Association attended a Forest and Bird meeting at Plimmerton.
We learned that 250 brown kiwi from Maungatautiri Sanctuary in the Waikato were released to the Makara area. The reintroduction efforts span an extensive network across the city’s western hills, primarily centered on private farmland and the Mākara/Terawhiti Station area. The project has seen unprecedented success, with a 90% chick survival rate and a wild population conservatively estimated to exceed 300 birds. The birds are increasing their range and have been observed as far north as Titahi Bay.
This talk was by hosted by the Kāpiti Mana branch of Forest and Bird. For more information about them check out their Facebook group.
Action Station is holding a submission workshop to come together as a community and show our support for Te Tiriti. We will provide resources and support for you to complete your own submission. (Sorry for the late notice.) https://our.actionstation.org.nz/events/paekakariki-submissions-workshop What to bring
Please bring a laptop if you have one!
Pen and paper
A plate of food to share
Childcare provided while you write!
Saturday, 7 December 2024 at 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM NZDT
Are you keen to get involved in a discussion about climate change, focused on issues and solutions in Pukerua Bay? Want to find out what others are doing, and how you can be part of a community response that starts from our strengths and the positive things we are already doing?
Whether as an individual or as a member of a group, you are warmly welcomed to a community workshop to be held on Sunday 16 October in the Pukerua Bay School and Community Hall. This will be a ‘stock-take’ meeting where we develop an understanding of the local impacts of climate change, ascertain what issues are on top for people and map our connections with each other. We will also consider the UN Sustainable Development Goals and think about what they mean for our village.
We really look forward to seeing you there!
Venue: Pukerua Bay School & Community Hall (map) Date: 2pm – 4pm, Sunday 16 October 2022 (ical)
The purpose of this workshop is to:
Raise awareness about environmental activities in Pukerua Bay (Kaitiakitanga)
Raise awareness about climate change impacts
Identify a set of residents who want to take the conversation further
Light refreshments will be provided.
Time table:
When
What
2.00 pm
Karakia timatanga
2.10 pm
Workshop overview
2.15 pm
Whakawhanaungatanga: introduction, why are you here
2.30 pm
Brief overview from Council
2.40 pm
Sustainable Development Goals exercise – Led by Barbara Nebel Grab a cup of tea and reflect
Porirua and Whitaker’s Chocolate are throwing a Choctober Fest: cafés throughout Porirua for the whole month of October will be using Whitaker’s chocolate to create their own unique beverages and baked goods! The Pukerua Bay café are participating, Greedy & Co. at 98 Rawhiti Road (Tue-Fri 8am-1pm, Sat 9am-1pm). Their entries will be:
Raspberry gateau hot chocolate: A velvety, creamy hot chocolate with a raspberry twist, topped with whipped cream.
White Chocolate Cheesecake Brownie: a rich, decadent chocolate brownie topped with a creamy white chocolate cheesecake and berry swirl.
After the success of this event at the last Local Body Elections we are doing it again. Candidates for PCC Mayor, Parirua Maori Ward, Pauatahanui General Ward and GWRC Porirua-Tawa Ward have been invited to introduce themselves to the community then face up to questions (feel free to send a question to secretary@pukeruabay.org.nz but do indicate if it’s aimed at Mayoral, Regional or PCC candidates).
The meeting will be in the School and Community Hall starting at 7 pm and finishing at 9 pm with the opportunity to mingle and talk more to the candidates after the Q & A session.
Pukerua Bay has a significant Māori history. Miria Pomare will speak about the people, places and events important to Māori in this place. Ashley Blair will talk about the dramatic events of the late 1880s when the railway was put through Pukerua Bay. There will also be a demonstration of the new augmented reality app “Discover Porirua” which features most of Pukerua Bay’s Heritage sites.
30 October 2021, 10.30 am (ical) Place: Former Muri train station, end of Muri Road (map)
