POSTPONED: Kororā sign planting
The weather tomorrow looks somewhat unfavourable for planting the Penguin sign – will update with a new date soon.
Are you affected by engine braking noise?
The Pukerua Bay Residents Association wants to know how many people who live here are affected by the noise of trucks using their engine brakes in Pukerua Bay. We are currently discussing the issue with Porirua City Council and New Zealand Transport Agency to find ways to reduce it. It is important that we know how many people in Pukerua Bay are affected by it and how badly.
Please fill in this survey and help us gather the evidence we need in our discussions with the authorities.
Kororā sign planting next week
Next Wednesday (30 May) at 10.30 am, Pukerua Bay School children will be planting the area around the new Kororā (Little Blue Penguin) sign on the beach, at the start of the coastal walk track. The sign is for promoting the protection and conservation of the penguins.
Come and join us!
Former resident has published a novel, Wairaka Point
Former Pukerua Bay resident Trevor Watkin has published a new novel. Wairaka Point: An African–New Zealand Journal is based on actual events across several countries, including New Zealand settings that will be familiar to locals. More information at www.wairakapoint.com
“Just finished a great read” — Sam Hunt
He Ara Pukerua signpost opening
The He Ara Heritage Group of the Pukerua Bay Residents Association would like to invite you to the opening of 4 heritage bollards on the Ara Harakeke Way. The event will be on Saturday 19 May 2018 and start at 10.00am by the entrance to Whenua Tapu.
That might sound a bit official but it’s really a great chance to see and hear stories about our local history. The bollards have been placed alongside the walkway to mark significant events or places at those sites.
It’s a 2.5 km walk down to the Z Truck Stop and Mayor Mike Tana is officiating at all four of them. He will be ably assisted at each one by our selected historians who will give a potted history of the significance of each site.
A representative from the Hongoeka Marae will bless each one and Mayor Mike will unveil them with a flourish. As a bonus, Mike Jebson from the QE2 National Trust and a resident botanist will speak as we pass the Taupō Swamp sign which was recently rediscovered. The last time it was seen out in the open was when the Queen was here!
At the Truck Stop we will have available some ‘local’ refreshments. They will be non-alcoholic and child friendly. Actually they will be real fruit ice blocks made on the Kāpiti Coast by a couple of ladies just starting their business called Paekākāriki Pops.
Working bee at the Hall
Wondrous news, the interior of the Community and School Hall is finally getting a long overdue paint! But first, we need to get rid of all the staples. Please could we have help? There will be a working bee at the hall on Sunday 6 May from 2-4pm. If you can come, please bring your own staple-removal tools, and bring your taste and good judgement, because there will be a chance to help choose the colours. Thanks in advance, from the Hall Committee and Board of Trustees.
Have your say before the end of the April
Pukerua Bay residents! We encourage you to make submissions to your local councils about their long term plans, and have your say about things that matter to you. Please have a look at the following two sites, both due before the end of this month:
Porirua City Council: Make submissions on the new proposed Long Term Plan before 23 April at submissions.porirua.govt.nz. The long term plan emphasis is on much needed infrastructure investment in the ageing water supply and waste/storm water systems funded with a 5.25 % rates increase per year over 4 years. Other changes include paid parking in the CBD, strategic property purchases and revitalising Eastern Porirua, subsidised recycling for schools and preschools, improved access to Titahi Bay, a second fenced dog park, and increasing fees and charges to reduce the increase in rates. Click here for the whole document (PDF).
Greater Wellington Regional Council: Submit your opinions online at www.whatmatters.co.nz before 29 April and have your say. Porirua City Council have argued they are paying too high a transport rate due to shortcomings in economic modelling, so revising these models should improve costs for flood protection and transportation. We think Porirua residents should submit in support of this change (by choosing Option 1 in the Revenue and Financing Policy proposal) to help counteract likely votes against it from Hutt and Wairarapa councils. Three other issues are 1. long term plans for the Wairarapa and Capital Connection rail services, 2. improving the Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office, and 3. support for the Water Wairarapa Project.
Friends of Mana Island 2018 AGM
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
7.30 pm, Mana Cruise Club
Ngāti Toa Domain, Paremata (map)
You are warmly invited to attend the Friends of Mana AGM featuring a talk by seabird expert Graeme Taylor from the Department of Conservation about our planned translocation of white-faced storm petrels. There are plenty of challenges moving chicks from the Chathams to Mana Island.
You will also hear updates about FOMI’s work during the past year. And the evening marks the beginning of FOMI’s 20th anniversary this year – “Celebrating Our Volunteers”. Find out first-hand what’s happening, including a special preview of a 3-minute video produced for the anniversary.
As part of the election of officers, FOMI will be seeking to elect a new president.
Supper afterwards. It’s going to be a very interesting evening!
Pukerua Bay Hub Pub Quiz at the Whitby Co-Op
Who’s feeling like a fun night out? Get together a team of six for Pukerua Bay Hub‘s Quiz Night on Sunday March 25th and show us all the random stuff you know!
7-9pm, Sunday 25 March 2018
Whitby Co-Op, (map)
$10 per person
Fundraising for the 2018 Matariki Celebration, put on by Ahu Charitable Trust.
Places are limited so be sure to email us to reserve a spot – hello@pkbhub.org.nz
If you don’t have a team of 6 we can make up teams, so don’t let that stop you from joining in!
2016 Residents’ Association AGM minutes
Tuesday 1 November 2016
Present: Iain McLean, Brian Sullivan, June Penhey, Jonathan Harker, Pauline Morse, Paul FitzGerald, Kate Dreaver, Nick Vincent.
Councillors: Anita Baker (PCC), Dale Williams (PCC), Bill Inge (PCC), Jenny Brash (GWRC).
Community: Nikky Winchester, Megan Winchester, Beccy Davis, Aimee Porteners, Hugh Young, Ian Bonallack, Kerry Gray, Angela Brown, Gillian Candler, Gay Hay, Angela Fisher, Murray Altheim, Nada Walsh, Rachel McClellan, Ana Maguire, Ashley Blair, Margaret Blair, Elwyn Goldsbury, Lee Begg, Kelly McClean, Karen Apperley, Mark Owen (NZTA).
Apologies: Mike Tana (Porirua Mayor), Ross Leggett (PCC), Jenny Dawson (GWRC), Barbara Donaldson (GWRC). …