Date: 28 Oct From: News from PCC Subject: What’s happening – 28 October 2025
Date: 6 Nov From: MAGOMBEDZE Patrice Subject: Update to pole replacement works in Pukerua Bay Pole replacement – new date Tuesday 25th November. Teihana Road. Removal of temporary overhead equipment – Tuesday 9th December. Left hand lane from Rawhiti road to SH59 closed from 9am to 2:30pm.
Date: 11 Nov From: News from PCC Subject: What’s happening –11 November 2025
Election of Office Holders
Chair – Paul Moved Dorothy / seconded Margaret. All in favour. Carried.
Secretary – Kay Moved Jane / seconded Paul. All in favour. Carried.
Treasurer – Margaret Moved Paul / seconded Jane. All in favour. Carried.
Deputy Chair – Pauline Moved Paul / seconded Dorothy. All in favour. Carried.
Need new signatory
Council updates
PCC – Moira our Councillor Elect. There is going to be a recount of Māori Ward count as decided by District Court. Signing in 22 November.
Flood mapping – PKB presentation couple of weeks ago. Pauatahanui most contentious with change of zoning. Wellington water redoing them all as part of the District Plan process. Will be added to the LIM. PKB ones are on the website. More information on flood mapping can be found on https://poriruacity.govt.nz/your-council/city-planning-and-reporting/district-plan/responding-to-natural-hazards/porirua-flood-mapping/
Interesting presentation – based on 100 year event. Insurance companies use their own maps. Needed to be disclosed to your insurance if there is a change.For PKB it’s about inundation.
Annual Plan – April draft ready for consultation. One issue coming up is waste management. Suggestions our waste project needs to go regional but that will increase costs.
Metro Water – Focus of council is the transition process for joint water. Lots of staff seconded as there is a lot of work involved. The Hutts and Porirua will combine into the new entity.
GWRC – none
Matters arising
Pukerua Bay Sign – IOA request still unanswered. RA role as guardian. Paul has emailed, rang headquarters and talked to someone for another email address. Then he will complain to the Ombudsman.
AGM Simon Barber – Q&A on website
Mt Welcome – Kay asked about following up with Barbara Edmonds (our current MP). But we are a changing electorates. As a fast-track development so it would be good to get an explanation of that from someone from council.
Action: Kay to chat to Pat Hanley about thinking how we engage around the developments. Moira can ask who is the best person to ask about the fast track process.
Finance Report
Finance Report to November 2025 Meeting as at 11 November 2025
Account balances as at 11 November 2025 Res Assn 000 $995.60 He Ara 001 $633.50 CGFF 002 $7720.98 Kōrero 066 $1540.87 Climate 083 $550.01 Surf Seat 067 $174.73
________________________________________________________________ Notes: CGFF • Printing cost $1707 • Calendar sales @ 10 November 203 = $3400.00 • Liabilities - $1400.00 Hutt Mana - $ 481.02 Kiwi Rail due 1 December 2025 Motion: (approved at Dec Meeting) Moved Paul / seconded Jane. All in favour. Carried.
Note: He Ara are lined up to apply to Hutt Mana in March. So Korero could apply March 2027. Pelorus is an option for Kōrero.
Actions Items
Rail Replacement Bus service – No update. Paul to contact Regional Council again.
Dog/Penguin signs – Judith hasn’t restarted correspondence with Andrew Gray but Jane mentioned it to him in passing. She asked if anyone else was also interested to be involved.
Pukerua Beach Rd remediation works – no update
Ara Harakeke Remediation – no update
MOUs with groups under umbrella. No progress
Project Updates
Climate Action
PKB HUB Christmas on the Field and Community Stalls and the Climate Action could be involved.
Kōrero
Main thing was the funding application. Would like to thank Fiona & Barry Sutton for their kind donation.
Next edition has gone to the printers. It will be out before the first week of December.
A meeting about potential themes and planning for the next 12 months of issues
Community Garden & Food Forest
Garden Trail – A very successful day and showcase for the community. We had positive comments like : “Best one yet, we loved talking to the gardeners” “It was inspirational” “Such a great community”
We had about 80-100 visitors and made approximately $1500.
Gay presented the Crankie painted by local children, Brian demonstrated his wonderful compost. Catherine was on the plant stall, Vicky was first-aider and bunting, Ralph on the Rongoa, Dave on signs, Jane and John on sales, Bernice on refreshments and Lenka a great all-rounder.
Thanks to everyone who opened their gardens to the public and came along as visitors.
Expenses to Margaret
Calendars –
Kerry has done a great job of selling calendars door to door. The PKB HUB have also offered us a table at the Christmas in the Field to sell them and plants etc.
Composting Storage
PCC helped move the dahlia bed. Planning and work is underway and the structure is going to be put together as a kitset by Brian and Paul. Final supplies to be bought and the opening is in the calendar for 30 Nov.
Atlas the horse
Manawa has been bringing Atlas the draft horse to the garden to eat and we benefit from the manure. The keas were delighted to meet the horse on their latest visit.
Question about the Nikau palm gifted to the community (to Gay at Pataka) as part of the City celebrations.
He Ara
Julian Meadows came to a meeting. He is linking the 1845 Brees paintings to current sites. We are helping him with the Pukerua Bay images.
With prompting from He Ara the QEII sign on Ara Harakeke has been revealed gain.
We are working on beach stories, rock pools, the mataitai.
Our team will be visiting the Escarpment Domes later this month to discuss an information leaflet.
We have said yes to a stall at Christmas on the Field.
The Residents’ Association will be celebrating 100 years in March 2026.
The school will be celebrating 100 years at King’s Birthday. in 2027.
General Business
Power pole at Muri Road. Where the road is coming out from the subdivision it’s up on the bank near there. We need to look at the method of communication from the council about all the various works. Sort out some protocols about getting information out for important messages.
Correspondence – This may be something to be addressed as it’s an issue for lots of the community groups. E.G. a notice board outside.
Attending: Paul FitzGerald, Jane Comben, Judith Frost-Evans, Margaret Blair, Nikky Winchester, Yvonne Mackie Apologies: Cr Josh Trlin, Jonathan Harker
Last month’s minutes a true and accurate representation
Moved Nikky / seconded Judith. All in favour. Carried.
Council updates
PCC – Congratulations to Moira Lawler for being elected a councillor. PCC have a new council newsletter which we’ve signed up to. Email from Downer about Muri Road closures.
Action: We’ve put it on the website so we’ll need to post more info about where it is.
GWRC – Two new councillors. Paul will write to all PCC and GWRC councillors and the Mayor to invite them to meetings.
Matters arising
Community Building Meeting – Successful meeting at the Pop-up. The Hub are now posting other people’s events including the Garden Trail (and hosting the ticket in the shop).
Mt Welcome – Pat Hanley – haven’t heard any more about his approaching Barbara Edmonds. Action: Nikky to follow up with Pat.
Pukerua Bay Sign – Sent an IOA request for the owner of the vehicle so we can follow up on insurance. 20 days have expired and Paul will follow up.
Plunket Rooms – Everything has been cleared including the concrete slab.
Expenditure: $25.00 CGFF Codlin Spirals $70.85 CGFF Fruit Tree $2071.37 He Ara Copy Press
Account balances as at 13 October 2025 Res Assn 000 $264.17 He Ara 001 $83.50 CGFF 002 $1167.68 Kōrero 066 $90.87 Climate 083 $0.01 Surf Seat 067 $174.73 On Call Acct 025 $6626.21 CGFF $3550.00 On Hold & Donation He Ara $ 550.00 Donation Korero $1250.00 On Hold & Donation Climate $ 550.00 Donation Residents $ 726.21 Interest & Donation ________________________________________________________________ Notes: • Calendar sales to date (73) $1570 - Printing cost $1707 Financials Moved Margaret / seconded Jane. All in favour. Carried
Motion: Residents Association supports Kōrero in its applications for funding from Pelorus Trust for printing costs.
MovedNikky / seconded Jane. All in favour. Carried Note: He Ara are lined up to apply to Hutt Mana in March.
Correspondence
Date: 22 September From: MAGOMBEDZE Patrice Subject: Update to pole replacement works in Pukerua Bay Thanked and information posted by RA
Date: 29 September From: John Burke Subject: Porirua City’s 60th Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony
Date: 5 October From: Moira Lawler Subject: Mt Welcome development – Confidential Responded with latest interaction with developers and contact for PCC appreciated.
Date: 6 October From: Ashlee Bell – Downer Subject : Pole Relocation – Muri Road to be closed. (22 or 23 Oct) Thanked and information posted by RA
Date: 9 October From: Community Partnerships Subject : Invitation to attend Porirua flood map community drop-in sessions 3 public sessions: Tuesday 28 October, 7–9pm – St Barnabas Church, Mana Thursday 30 October 7–9pm – St Mark’s Church, Pukerua Bay Saturday 1 November 10am to 12pm – Pātaka Art + Museum
Date: 14 October From: Ruth Barrett (Local Heritage Librarian, PCC) Subject : Wellington Heritage Festival Request to forward flyer onto members.
Action Items
Rail Replacement Bus service – No update
Dog/Penguin signs – Judith to start up correspondence with Andrew Gray
Pukerua Beach Rd remediation works – no update
Ara Harakeke Remediation – no update
Brendan Beach Bin restored – thanks to RA and residents’ persistence
MOUs with groups under umbrella. No progress
Project Updates
Climate Action
This year we didn’t host a workshop series but have been supporting other local initiatives with five events at the PKB HUB’s Pop-up Parlour. These were:
“Let’s talk Climate Change”
Crop Swap with Recycling
Clothes Swap
DIY Cleaning Products workshop hosted by Megs (MyBiHome)
Upcycled Jewellery and Repair Drop-in as part of the Repair Festival Aotearoa New Zealand 2025!
Four of us visited Plimmerton Climate Cafe to strengthen our relationship. Mark Wendelken from the Climate Cafe delivered his “Let’s Talk Climate Change” at the Pop-up parlour.
Ella hosted the Crop Swap in September with the usual recycling hub. We also had Nick Vincent from Predator Free Pukerua Bay and the Community Garden with Verity talking about growing microgreens.
Jane and Ella hosted a successful Clothes Swap and hope to do another one in the future, probably when the School Hall is free again as the Fundraising Trust racks we borrowed live at the hall.
Moira is now our local Councillor.
Conor is attending 8th UN Adaptation Futures Conference in Christchurch.
Kōrero
Our current issue on the theme of “good neighbours” is in the process of development. It includes a feature item of the Residents’ Association – an organisation that exemplifies the spirit of neighbourliness. The copy is currently being edited – we’d like to add the vision from the village plan: A friendly, caring, and vibrant community in a beautiful, natural setting, supported by good local infrastructure and facilities.
We haven’t yet determined the theme for the next issue in February 2026 – that will be decided in a planning meeting for all next year’s themes. Suggestions are welcome.
We have had a recent disappointment. Having applied for a grant from the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust (with a lot of help from Jane and Margaret), we received the email below. This leaves us vulnerable, as advertising revenue does not cover our costs. It means that the money received as koha on Iain’s behalf can’t go to special projects, as intended, but needs to be used to help pay printing for the next two issues.
Please would you move a motion that the Residents Association supports Kōrero in its application for funding from the Hutt Mana Trust? And a second motion supporting an application to the Pelorus Trust?
To be clear, if we’re successful in getting funding from the Pelorus Trust, we wouldn’t go to Hutt Mana. But we do need funding to continue.
Thanks for your support. The Kōrero team
24-Sep-2025
Kate Dreaver Pukerua Bay Residents Association Incorporated Wairaka Road, Pukerua Bay, Porirua 5026, New Zealand RE: Application Number: GA250918-103F
Dear Kate
Your grant application has been withdrawn as your organisation received funding in March 2025. As per our terms and conditions, organisations can only receive funding once every 12 months.
Kind regards Grants Team
Grants Team, Hutt Mana Charitable Trust
Themes for next year issues – get in touch.
Community Garden Food
Calendars– selling well and we’ve nearly covered the printing costs
Garden Trail – Presale tickets available on PKB HUB. Saturday November 1 as a tidy up day. Thursday 30 October at RSA to confirm tasks etc for Nov 9.
Meeting with PCC – re fence and compost structure went well. Council have control of negotiations with neighbours re replacement fence at South boundary. Neighbours have to clear the area first. Brian sourcing bricks for the garden
Composting Storage The Composting system is still on track for completion by 30 Nov with report sent to the Hutt Mana Trust PCC have been very supportive after we discovered (rightly so) that we cannot build onto the historic railway pavilion. They helped us move the Dahlia bed with a digger from the new site. This project must be completed and report sent by November 30. Scouts are willing to help.
Spring Planting – Spring planting planned following our crop rotation map and more compost required for heavy feeders like tomatoes and pumpkins that need to go in. Until Brian’s fabulous compost is ready to be used, we’ve approved for Brian to source half a cubic metre of compost. Funds approved from group using donation from Martin at Food caravan.
He Ara Report
He Ara along with author and illustrator Isaac du Toit were at the Pop-Up Kids Art Club. We used the Crankie to show The Long Walk, the 1845 story of the Bevan children’s walk from Wellington to Waikawa with their guide Ropina. The children had a great time making pīwakawaka.
We are now in the process of publishing The Long Walk.
We are still waiting for Ngāti Toa Ahurea Ropu to meet to approve Miria’s story Te Rauparaha, Ngāti Toa and Pukerua together with 20 paintings, drawings and photos before we put them on https://www.hearapukeruabay.nz/
General Business
AGM Prep – Guest Speaker: Simon Barber from Jennian Homes and developments on Muri Road. Forms out for people to join and become a member. We may want to consider a membership fee. Posters – Noticeboard (Paul) , Library, RSA (Jane)
Action: Jane ask Christine at school to put the poster in noticeboard and newsletter.
Local Body elections – Results finalised tomorrow.
Local Transport Shuttle – Older residents concerned about losing the ability to drive. Idea – in Russell a community bus that ran twice a week to Opua.
Margaret talked about a very active ‘FISH’ a group in the Bay that helped people out (with transport, plumber etc). There was a central number to access “good neighbours”. As mentioned in the 1977 School Jubilee booklet. Mention at the AGM.
Action
Jane or Paul – post more info about Muri Road closure and where it is. (done)
Jane – ask Christine at school to put the AGM poster in noticeboard and newsletter (done).
Nikky – to follow up with Pat Hanley about his approaching Barbara Edmonds re Mt Welcome development.
Attending: Paul FitzGerald, Jane Comben, Judith Frost-Evans, Margaret Blair, Nikky Winchester, Dorothy Ibrahim, Moira Lawler, Pat Hanley Brian Sullivan Apologies: Cr Josh Trlin
Last month’s minutes a true and accurate representation
MovedJudith / seconded Jane. All in favour. Carried.
Council updates
PCC – none
GWRC – none
Matters arising
Mt Welcome – Pat offered to contact Barbara Edmonds about attending a meeting with the RA and other interested parties. Supporting Pat on that. We have emailed Classic Developments to say we responded to them and expressed our concerns, and could give their acknowledgment and written response to our concerns.
Pukerua Bay Sign – Response from Megan – The sign is not a PCC asset, and it is on NZTA land. Will help identify potential funders, as this seems how it was funded originally. Paul has responded noting that PCC have done planting and work on the sign. Paul will write to the Police for the name of the person that hit it for insurance details.
Expenditure: $84.00 CGFF Tip Fees $39.80 CGFF Locks & Keys $40.00 CGFF Watertank taps $207.00 He Ara Website
Account balances as at 9 September 2025 Res Assn 000 $264.17 He Ara 001 $154.87 CGFF 002 $198.53 Kōrero 066 $90.87 Climate 083 $0.01 Surf Seat 067 $174.73 On Call Acct 025 $8621.14 CGFF $3550.00 On Hold & Donation He Ara $2550.00 Donation Korero $1250.00 On Hold & Donation Climate $ 550.00 Donation Residents $ 721.14 Interest & Donation
Moved Jane / seconded Paul All in favour. Carried
Correspondence
19 Aug Subject : Candidates’ Meeting Pukerua Bay Wednesday 20 August 7:00 PM Responses from Ura and thanks from Nathan Waddle
22 Aug From: Sarah Brazil from PCC Subject: Porirua City Council e-newsletter – What’s happening?
23 Aug From PkbHub Subject: Pop-up Parlour What’s on Week 1
14 Aug From: Dan Smyth Subject: Classic Developments & Pukerua Bay Residents Association – Mt Welcome Pdf / open day invite that can be shared on your Facebook page.
2 September From: MAGOMBEDZE Patrice Subject; Upcoming pole replacement works in Pukerua Bay Circulate works notification in later September – (clarification to come).
9 September From: Megan Krishnan Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] PKB Sign Today The sign is not a PCC asset, and it is on NZTA land. Will help identity potential funders.
Action Items
Rail Replacement Bus service: – No update
Penguin signs: – waiting while Andrew on leave
Pukerua Beach Rd remediation works – no update
Ara Harakeke Remediation – no updated
Brendan Beach Rubbish Bin and signage – no update (Since the meeeting a new bin has been reinstated)
MOUs with groups under umbrella. No progress
Project Updates
Climate Action
Successful ‘Let’s Talk Climate Change’ with Mark Wendelken from Plimmerton Climate Café
Other pop-up events to happen.
Kōrero
Theme good neighbours. The copy deadline is 6 October, with delivery in November. Kate applying for Hutt Mana grant.
Community Garden Food
$70 donation from Martyn Bridge – Food caravan
Calendars – Agreed price $20. Promo flyer for garden Trail to go in each calendar. Proposed door to door sales.
Garden Trail plans in place
Saturday 20 Sept “Crop Swap”- Garden will be show casing micro greens. Some seedlings and plants for sale
Approved payments from Hutt Mana Trust for lock up keys, connector for water tank irrigation, irrigation connections for pavilion tap. Email sent to Hutt Mana to ask for an extension.
Unauthorised van in garden. Police became involved with person who is in custody, vehicle still there.
He Ara Report
He Ara contributed to the Hub Pop-Up Parlour programme with the event Pukerua Inspired Art led by Pauline Morse.
He Ara will also be part of a Kids Art Club event along with Isaac du Toit at the end of the month.
Copy for The Long Walk has been sent to the designer/printer.
The legend of Hau and Wairaka has been added to the website.
We have had a delightful correspondence via the website with an 83-year old whose family first visited Pukerua in 1916.
There has been an inquiry via the website about the Pukerua Bay School Centenary in 2027.
General Business
AGM – Prep – heard back from Will Pkb Holdings Ltd (Part of Muri Rd Development). Timing not good but could provide material. Asked Classic Developments and he’s thinking about it. Many people missed out.
Wed 22nd October – 7.30pm. Advertise. Alternative options, Domes Predator Free person (Phil Hartwick) or Greater Wellington Council maybe link to Penguins.
Local Body elections – Candidates meeting. Went well with input from Act’s leader. Plimmerton’s meeting on Sunday eve. Jane to prep post with voter info.
Community Building Meeting – Prep What the Association Does (its main goals):
Speak up for the community – work on behalf of Pukerua Bay locals (and nearby areas) to support their interests and wellbeing.
Look after the area – protect and improve the things that make Pukerua Bay a great place to live and visit (like housing, community life, recreation, schools, and the environment).
Connect with others – work with other community groups on issues that matter to us all.
Push back when needed – raise concerns, object, or get involved in discussions when something (like a development or activity) could harm the community or environment.
Support local projects – help out groups running community projects, especially when they need council or government support, funding, or access to land and facilities.
Be the community’s voice – represent locals when dealing with Porirua City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, transport agencies, and other government organisations.
Include in Korero article:
PHOTOS of members
Helping new residents support.
Job examples –
Dog walking and penguin signage
Railway station art on new station.
No engine breaking sign
Water fountain at the skatepark
Oversight of the marine reserve with Ngati Toa (20 year ago).
Supported walkway signage
Relationship with Ngati Toa
PKB Sign damage
Development and council submissions
Running candidate meetings.
Pukerua Bay Website
Action
Jane – Write post similar to Pauatahanui RA about elections and voting. Info from Moira to come.
Attending: Paul FitzGerald, Jane Comben, Nikky Winchester, Cr Josh Trlin, Margaret Blair Apologies: Judith Frost-Evans, Jonathan Harker
Last month’s minutes a true and accurate representation
Moved Jane / seconded Margaret. All in favour. Carried.
Council updates
PCC –
Last week passed the Annual Plan. Decided not to proceed with ending the events fund. Stopped the Chamber of Commerce funding. Not increased parking in CBD, or entrance fee at Cannons Creek Pool. Fees for Buildings Consents will go up.
6.39% overall increase in rates
Efficiencies made across council.
Going to invest in new library in Eastern Porirua by Cannons Creek Pool. Looking at a community centre but instead they’ve decided to bring it forward, reduce scope and make it modular. 4 million budget. Scope to expand in the future. Current library has high usage but small and in need of earthquake strengthening.
Officially signed off on establishing a new entity for water reform. Baking in charter with things around working with Māori and public ownership.
Non-binding referendum on amalgamation – to work on proposal about working with other councils. Good timing for referendum. 20k extra to run now alongside the Māori Wards referendum.
Election
Nomination period start 4 July to 1 August.
11 October Voting Day
Judith – Thanks to Josh for following up and putting us in contact with Mike Mendonca. Waiting to hear from Mike. Josh says if he doesn’t come back he’ll chase up for us.
Candiates Meeting
Not sure if we’ll have the school hall. If it’s available we’d look to do something. We could possibly coat-tail on the Plimmerton/Paremata one. We could have mix and mingle at the RSA. Josh thinks the more events the better as the communities are different.
Expenditure: $220.00 CGFF Water Tanks x 2 $32.35 CGFF Plants
Account balances as at 8 June 2025 Res Assn 000 $462.58 He Ara 001 $87.67 CGFF 002 $2232.83 Kōrero 066 $229.27 Climate 083 $0.01 Surf Seat 067 $174.73 On Call Acct 025 $12054.40 CGFF $3550.00 On Hold & Donation He Ara $5000.00 Donation Korero $2250.00 On Hold & Donation Climate $550.00 Donation Residents $704.40 Interest & Donation ________________________________________________________________ Action Notes: Aon Insurance declaration returned 28 May 2025 with question: “May we question the increase of the brokerage/admin fee – a 79% increase seems a bit steep, especially as the community garden is a voluntary, community activity with no income except for the generosity of grant funding.”
• New signatory required for BNZ – Underway with Jonathan • Costings for other CGFF projects
Signatory Motion: To remove Iain McLean as a signatory for all banking processes to be replaced by Jonathan Harker Moved Margaret / seconded Paul. All in favour. Carried.
Financials
Moved Paul/ seconded Margaret All in favour. Carried
Correspondence
14 May 2025
From: Tim Costley Subject: Business Directory/Association
15 May 2025
From: Darien Scott-Hill Subject: Pest Problem – Pa Road Pukerua Bay Responded: Invited him to meeting and put him in contact with Predator Free PKB
27 May 2025
From: Aidan Houchen Subject: 2025/26 Insurance Renewal – Pukerua Bay Residents’ Association Default renewal $ 776.25
29 May 2025
From: David Verrinder To: Paul FitzGerald Subject: Canditate Meetings – asking if we’re having one and promoting their Plimmerton/Paramata one at Ngati Toa Responded – will let them know if we do anything as we’re not sure about the school hall.
30 May 2025
From: Marcus Hopkinson – school principal Subject: Hall Responded: Thanked for info that the hall will be brought up in next BOT meeting.
30 May 2025
From: Judith Frost-Evans To: Mike Mendonca Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] RE: PBRA – Issue with signage
NOTE: Thanks to Josh for following up and putting us in contact with Mike Mendonca. Waiting to hear from Mike,
Action Items
Train Replacement Bus Service – Paul has written to GW Council suggesting they come and meet with us on site to talk it over. No response yet
Dog/Penguin signs
More info from Andrew Gray to Paul. The sign prepared for last year to go in. Stan built and sign printed but no budget to install. Have to wait until July to install with new budget.
Judith has sent a comprehensive email to Mike Mendonca about the signage.
Greetings Mike Thanks again for your willingness to follow up on our local signs.
There are several issues with the signage at the bottom of Pukerua Beach Road.
Some of the Issues: 1. The sign is old and faded 2. The sign is often blocked by parked cars - this has been made worse by the removal of the rubbish bin which has allowed cars to park closer to the sign. This is a separate issue I am pursuing with Ross Leggett and others in Council however if you are able to help with this, that would be amazing. I will address that separately. 3. The sign is not visible once people have driven around the corner with Ocean Parade and parked anywhere along the waterfront. 4. The sign is confusing in that the first thing you might see as you drive past, is 'Dog Exercise Area'. 5. The sign does not highlight the hours that dogs are permitted on the beach sufficiently clearly 6. The sign is not clear about dogs needing to be on leads at all times.
Ideas for action; 1. Redesign the sign for clarity and emphasis (I will attach photos of signs at Hataitai Beach which are simpler and clearer). 2. Place several of these signs along the waterfront. 3. Place a simple welcome sign further back up Pukerua Beach Road (where the downhill traffic gives way to uphill traffic and there is a lane to pull over into to allow uphill traffic to pass). 4. This simple welcome sign could include the message that Pukerua Bay is a special area and has endangered native flora and fauna which we are endeavouring to protect. And requesting that visitors look out for the bylaws on signs along the beach so that they can support the local initiatives to protect our endangered species. For example: 'Welcome to our Special beach which has rare and vulnerable species in need of all of our care' Please see restriction by laws for dog and vehicle control at the bottom of this road. Or whatever the sign experts recommend.
Pukerua Beach Rd remediation works
Asked Claire Giblin is there is any date for that to happen. Confirm is the Ara Harakeke Remediation included in package of works.
Brendan Beach Rubbish Bin
Heard nothing
MOUs with groups under umbrella.
Paul hasn’t progressed this month
Village – see general business
Project Updates
Climate Action
We are starting planning for a panel discussion on the Climate Assembly.
Other things in the works – not confimed.
Community Garden Food
Finances $5815 in account, $776 AON insurance due ( this is ? increase from last year. Fund from Pelorous Trust Grant)
Rongoa garden:
Blessing shared. Saturday community planting completed. All trees purchased now in the ground. Special thanks to Ted and the Scouts for cutting and carting impressive driftwood. Thanks to Keas for their enthusiasm and wonderful painted sign that is being preserved and hung. Duncan gave an afternoon of heavy lifting that was tremendously appreciated. Jane has named lots of the stakes for tree identification and now working on the information brochure.
Compost structure.
First 2 water tanks have been collected.
Matariki = celebration
Saturday 28 June at school. We will sell dahlia plants. We will present our Matariki Crankie story. Hub will give us a koha.
Calendar
Plan to have one copy printed for Matariki event to take pre orders. Cost to print 200 = $ 1300 ($13.5 profit each if sold for $20) Cost to print 300 = $2100 TBC Budget for garden trail is currently $500 for printing, adverts and contingency Sell calendars @ $20, Garden tour $10. Or calendar and tour at $25 Wording for each image is now with home owners to confirm Text.
Kate and family donation of $550 from Ian’s Give a little page.
Suggested and approve to buy specimen trees for Rongoa garden and 3 replacement fruit trees. Discussion followed re our knowledge of pruning and care of fruit trees. Hannah is now confirmed to come Saturday June 14 from 10 – 11.30. Public welcome . Koha of $100.
He Ara Report
•Saturday 28 June at 2pm is the date set for the naming of the Lindsay Gray DFC Lounge at the RSA. Invitations have been sent out and event publicised on He Ara, Trading and Community Facebook pages.
Honours:
Sir Brendan Lindsay for services to business and philanthropy
Isaac du Toit shortlisted for the New Zealand Book awards for Children and Young Adults in the Russell Clark Award for Illustration category.
Bevan walk story has been reviewed and layout underway.
Transcribing of WWI war diary completed and final edit underway before returning to the Lindsay family.
Kōrero
Notes in RA meeting Paul is going to write an item on bus shelter and train replacements. A full artilve is 300 words but could be less than that. Good for people to know we’re trying. Maybe could provide links to the most relevant He Ara articles on website. Margaret to take to meeting Info about Meet the candidates – would like info in next Korero
We’re in the final stages of preparing our Matariki issue for distribution this weekend. Many thanks to Ahu Charitable Trust and the Hub for their sponsorship of this issue and, more importantly, for the special event they create each year.
The theme for the next issue is “Exploring our village”. Not quite the right words, but it’s looking at our roads, tracks, and rail … how we get around. Sometimes, how difficult that can be. Contributions welcome from all.
The Residents Association has a proud tradition of very successful Meet the Candidates meetings. Will you be running one this year? If so, please let us know if you would like us to reserve space to promote it.
The copy deadline is 7 July, with delivery in mid-August.
General Business
a. Iain’s Tribute
Keep it in the investment account
b. Local Body elections – Candidates meeting
See if School Hall is available. If school not available , 2nd option is St Mark’s. Also advertise the Ngati Toa one for Plimmerton/Paremata. Have to be no later than mid-September.
Paul to check school hall availability
c. Village Plan Review
Honour the Treaty
Could promote and educate around the Māori Wards Referendum linking in ‘ActionStation’ (a digital campaigning organisation who’s big focus will be the wards this year with resources). Helping communities understand what it means for their communities. Could be combined with pop-up parlour if that happens.
Look for opportunities for creating community spaces
Pop up may happen again – looking for funding.
Worth telling people about the RSA as community club. Maybe FAQs.
A story “new to the bay” in Korero.
Question to re-institute the Street Champions – a possible pop-up parlour conversation. A WREMO, preparedness slant. Know your Neighbour. Point of contact if power goes out etc.
Repeat – Action:
Put something in the Korero about our venues and how you book them etc. Then update the website and promote the website itself.
Attending: Paul FitzGerald, Jane Comben, Judith Frost-Evans, Margaret Blair, Cr Josh Trlin Dorothy Ibrahim, Nathan Gray, Aditi Tiwari, Arram Don Silva Apologies: Moira Lawler, Nikky Winchester
Last month’s minutes a true and accurate representation
Moved Paul / seconded Judith. All in favour. Carried.
Council updates
PCC –
Council business has slowed down.
Update on Plunket Rooms – decision has been made to demolished leaving it free for a while with the longterm intention it’s available if any community group lease.
The cheapest option.
Change to speed limits close to schools. Last year the consultation decided on permanent 30km speed limits. New government has forced councils to change to variable signs. They pushed back and although they passed the motion they noted their displeasure and extra costs.
Fixed signage were chosen as cheapest option.
Now in pre-election period.
Informed of rejection by Government of Specified Development Project on Northern Growth Area. Will provide more info when he knows more.
Pukerua Bay entrance sign damage
The signs origin is unclear but Council has been fixing it up over time and we think it would be a council asset. Josh said will follow up for us if required
Candidates Meeting (Mayoralty, Pauatahanui, Māori and GWRC) on 7pm at the school hall on Wed 20th August. Paul will put up on FB, noticeboard, flyer to school and email to other RAs.
Expenditure: $736.00 CGFF Aon Insurance $1707.47 CGFF Calendar Printing $850.00 He Ara Bevan Story $814.20 Korero Flying Colours $200.00 Residents’ Assoc Rent to RSA
Account balances as at 12 August 2025 Res Assn 000 $262.58 He Ara 001 $161.87 CGFF 002 $122.33 Kōrero 066 $0.87 Climate 083 $0.01 Surf Seat 067 $174.73 On Call Acct 025 $8816.40 CGFF $3550.00 On Hold & Donation He Ara $2750.00 Donation Korero $1250.00 On Hold & Donation Climate $550.00 Donation Residents $716.40 Interest & Donation ________________________________________________________________ Action Notes: • RSA Rental • Aon Insurance : “For this renewal I can reduce the fee to $90.00 then next year we could look for some alternative insurers to save on premium.” • Korero – Moira notes the price increase - it will impact on their budget
Financials
Moved Paul/ seconded Jane All in favour. Carried
Correspondence
14 May 2025 From: Judith frost-Evans Subject: Beach Signs Email trail of information and notes from PCC Gillian, Briony etc.
5 August From: Flying Colours Subject: Invoice for Korero
29 July From: RA Secretary Plimmerton Subject: Plimmerton Residents Association AGM Mon 25 August, 7pm Responded: Thanked Robin
23 July From: Ian Subject: Photos of Pukerua Bay Responded: Suggested He Ara website
21 July From: Megan Krishnan from PCC Subject: reduction – team offering to give a talk. Responded: I’ll share with Climate Action Ropu
11 July From: Maureen Dunn Subject: Toy library info Responded: Try facebook or turning up as it may have stopped.
10 July From: Zoe Subject: PBRA website inquiry: Muri Road development Response: forwarded the details from Jayden
7 July From:Megan Krishnan from PCC Subject: Bizezi – FREE Business Training Programme for Porirua (30 July – 1 August)
1 July From: <elections@poriruacity.govt.nz> Subject: Local Elections 2025 – Nominations open this Friday
Action Items
Train Replacement Bus Service – No progress
Dog/Penguin signs – Made some progress with an on-site meeting at the beach with Andrew Gray.
Josh and Ross Leggett helped make it happen. Megan Marine biologist, Gillian Candler gave advice what the sign should say. It will be a year’s process and we’ve had a lot of input (including Briony resident). Andrew is away so nothing much happening until Oct Nov. Judith suggested a meeting for feedback Megan suggested it could be with the Pop-up. The rules and signage around the beach unclear.
Brendan Beach Rubbish Bin –Photo in the signage talkof the bin that has been removed. Briony asked to have it put back. Briony has been asked to send a photo of bin to Josh.
Village – see general business
Project Updates
Climate Action
The group are supporting the Pop-up with:
‘Let’s Talk Climate Change’ with Mark Wendelker from Plimmerton Climate Café – 7 – 8.30pm, 3 Sept
Ella is running the Crop Swap 3-4pm 20th Sept with the usual recycling collection, including a drop-in from Nick at Predator Free Pukerua Bay and representatives from the Community Garden showing how to grow affordable micro-greens. The Crop Swap will be followed at 4-5.30pm by a Clothes Swap (entry by Koha) run by Ella and Jane. All help welcome.
Community Garden
Pop-up – we’ll bring some info on how to grow micogreens to the Crop Swap on 20 August at St. Mark’s.
Calendars – they look great and we need to start selling them. Jane will put up a promo post on Facebook soon.
Boundary fence – The garden has been in touch with Josh Trlin again about the council talking to the new owners about a new fence with the neighbouring site at the back of the garden.
Strawberries – the new bed is looking great.
Rongoa – Still more trees to buy (approx 12) which will need to be bought and planted soon before the season changes.
Jobs and planning in the garden –
We’re getting a new drone photo of the garden so we can identity the trees and planting areas for planning rotation in Spring and Summer.
As part of that Brian will think about putting the tree signs on stakes to prevent the signs damaging the trees.
Brian’s compost is cooking nicely and will be ready in November.
Gay asked permission to buy an Omega Plum tree. We’re agreed this can come out of the plants and soil budget and Ara may get it from the excellent nursery in Riverton when she visits.
He Ara Report
The latest story for He Ara website The Shops and Stores of Pukerua Bay, along with 16 photos, is with the web developer.
He Ara contribution to the Hub Pop-Up Parlour will be an exhibition of original Pukerua Bay paintings and a presentation by two Pukerua Bay artists.
The He Ara website normally averages five visitors per day but on the 18 July 120 individuals visited the site – all from Germany. There is no known explanation for this interest.
Kōrero
Our current issue on “getting about” and our experiences with our trails, walkways, roads, and paths is out for distribution. We were very happy to promote the planned meet the candidate evening and to run several items from the Residents’ Association and our partner organisations under the village planning korowai.
The theme for the next issue is “good neighbours”. The copy deadline is 6 October, with delivery in November.
General Business
Pukerua Bay entrance sign Paul been in touch with council and they will keep him informed. Parks have secured the sign with cones and tape. It represents the fault through PKB
Northern Growth Area – nothing we can do about that. Opportunity lost to have some coordination between the various developments.
Muri Road development – approached them to see if they’d come to the AGM.
The first section is the land designated residential. The other section still rural. Once the internal road is done it will break through to Muri Road. The other issue is protecting Taupō swamp. A small part of this development feeds into its headwaters.
RA in the future – demographic is older we need to think how to proceed.
Village planning review – take it to the community planning meeting
Attending: Paul FitzGerald, Nikky Winchester, Margaret Blair, Judith Frost-Evans (via Zoom) Apologies: Jane Comben, Cr Josh Trlin,
Last month’s minutes a true and accurate representation
Moved Paul / seconded Margaret. All in favour. Carried. Basic minutes as Jane was away
Council updates
None
Matters arising
There will be a Candidates Meeting on 20 August at 7pm at the School and Community Hall, using the stage and half of the floor.
Financial report as at 5 July 2025
BNZ $ 13,415.62 Income: $6.16 Interest $140.00 CGFF Plant sales $360.00 Korero Invoices $100.00 He Ara Invoice/Matariki
Expenditure: $376.11 He Ara Frampton Signs $503.44 He Ara Frameworks $546.20 He Ara Anne Johnson $814.20 Korero Flying Colours $100.05 CGFF Hannah Zwartz Gardens $ 50.00 CGFF Koha for Rongoa blessing $ 14.00 CGFF Weedeater repair $ 27.98 CGFF Marking Pens
Invoices - Outstanding: $40.00 Korero
Account balances as at 5 July 2025 Res Assn 000 $462.58 He Ara 001 $161.87 CGFF 002 $2180.80 Kōrero 066 $375.07 Climate 083 $0.01 Surf Seat 067 $174.73 On Call Acct 025 $10060.56 CGFF $3550.00 On Hold & Donation He Ara $3600.00 Donation Korero $1650.00 On Hold & Donation Climate $550.00 Donation Residents $710.56 Interest & Donation ________________________________________________________________ Action Notes: Aon Insurance declaration returned 28 May 2025 with question: “May we question the increase of the brokerage/admin fee – a 79% increase seems a bit steep, especially as the community garden is a voluntary, community activity with no income except for the generosity of grant funding.” Aon response 25/6/2025: Regarding the broker/admin fee, this increase was provided by our head office mid-term of your renewal. It is the new standard for Aon for every commercial policy we provide. For this renewal I can reduce the fee to $90.00 then next year we could look for some alternative insurers to save on premium.
The motion was placed to accept the AON Insurance premium quote of $736, which includes a slight discount. This will be paid within the month.
Moved Paul/ seconded Margaret All in favour. Carried
Correspondence
– Janice R and Paul L, Muri Road: complaining about lack of notice from contractors. Paul checked with the contractors, who said that they had talked to some residents in the even-numbered houses, but they didn’t leave any information for those houses where they didn’t talk to residents. However, information about the planned work was put on the RA website and social media.
– Business training programme; no response required.
– Judith hasn’t heard back from PCC. Action: Judith to ask Josh Trlin to follow up.
Action items
– Rail replacement bus stops: no response.
– Dog and penguin signs: no progress, but these are still expected to be installed at some point in this financial year.
– Remediation works: no further info.
– Ara Harakeke: fixing this wasn’t included with the other remediation works.
– Brendan Beach: no progress.
– MOUs for subgroups: no progress.
– Candidates meeting: as above.
Project Updates
Kōrero
Content for next issue is due by 7 July, with hard copy delivery due 16-18 August. The theme is “exploring our village”.
Community Garden
It was confirmed that the Garden group sold 400 copies of the calendar last year. The motion was placed to cover the printing of 300 copies. Moved Judith seconded Margaret All in favour. Carried
He Ara Pukerua
The motion was placed to put forward a grant proposal to Hutt Mana in the March 2026 round. MovedMargaret, seconded Paul All in favour. Carried
A payment to Isaac du Toit was approved.
General business
– The AGM will take place on 22 October at 7pm. A notice will be included in the next issue of Kōrero. Further details, including guest speakers, will be shared on the RA website and social media. Action: Paul to invite the Muri Road developers to speak.
Attending: Paul FitzGerald, Judith Frost-Evans (Via Zoom), Jane Comben, Nikky Winchester, Cr Josh Trlin, Margaret Blair Apologies: none Community Member: Moira Lawler
He timatanga: Whakataka te hau Whakataka te hau ki te uru Whakataka te hau ki te tonga Kia mākinakina ki uta Kia mātaratara ki tai E hī ake ana te ataakura He tio, he huka, he hauhunga
Tīhei Mauri Ora Cease the winds from the west Cease the winds from the south let the breeze blow over the land Let the red tipped dawn come with a sharpened air, A touch of frost, a promise of a glorious day
Last month’s minutes a true and accurate representation
Moved Nikky / seconded Paul. All in favour. Carried.
Council updates
PCC –
Josh will be here until the election. Here till 8.15.
Te Puna Korero committee meeting.
Alcohol review and keeping animals bylaw.
Alcohol
Looking at high level alcolhol policy.
More restrictions on off licence locations (not on license).
Animals
More restrictions on cats, fewer on bees.
Bees – More bees in residential environments up to 4 hives unless it will create a nuisance.
Cats – added to restrictions. Registration and compulsory chipping. Doesn’t have resources to enforce but should make a difference.
Chickens – more permissive. Proposing allowing up to 10 hens. Allowance for more in some circumstances. None in city. Roosters allowed just in rural areas.
Annual plan and water reform proposals – consultation submissions next week.
Annual plan is passed to strike the rates. Projecting 15% Consulting on some suggestions to get it 7.75%. Judith – asking about budget for beach signage. Update signage accurate signage dogs, penguins etc. Josh will look into it. With cost pressures most things not considered urgent are on hold.
Freedom camping bylaw
Slowed down process as what supplied wasn’t fit for purpose. Contractor did the work but not suitable. Having another workshop. Either come back with more suggestions or just not have a bylaw (Wellington doesn’t have one).
Plunket Rooms
From previous minutes. 6 April submissions close. Hearing June, decisions and deliberations in July. Likely to be 5th or 12th or 26th. Moira is doing a submission.
Waste water tank
Not sure when completed but getting there.
Brendon beach rubbish bin
Residents unhappy with bin location as they’re picking up rubbish and people don’t walk 100m. Josh saying these operational stuff gets decided without councillors.
Josh says probably best to send complaint to enquiries email address and provide photo evidence of increased litter etc. and ask to attention to Wendy. Josh will also follow up if you get no response.
GWRC –
none
Matters arising
None
Financial report as at 11 May 2025
BNZ $ 13287.06 Income: $8.64 Interest $686.00 Korero Adverts $2113.00 CGFF Hutt Mana Grant #
Account balances as at 11 May 2025 Res Assn 000 $462.58 He Ara 001 $87.67 CGFF 002 $2485.18 Kōrero 066 $229.27 Climate 083 $0.01 Surf Seat 067 $174.73 On Call Acct 025 $9847.62 CGFF $3000.00 On Hold He Ara $5000.00 Donation Korero $1700.00 On Hold Residents $147.62 Interest
# Grant for Aon Insurance ($720) Compost and Storage ($1400 ) ________________________________________________________________ Action Notes: MAY • Accountability Report to Pelorus Trust for Nov 2024 grant acknowledged. • Copy of invoice issued by CGFF to Palmers required from CGFF • Iain MacLean authorisation deleted from BNZ account • New signatory required for BNZ • Costings for other CGFF projects
APRIL • Korero – Overdue invoices to be followed up Paid • Copies of Funding Applications to treasurer Received • Honorarium Korero designer (Moira says Anne is asked regularly but doesn’t want it) • All invoices to be issued by the treasurer. Garden noted
Moved Margaret / seconded Paul. All in favour. Carried
Correspondence
Sat 22 March
We discussed the info in Placemaking & community followup on EM discussion.
What they’re doing around EM.
(Paul to talk to Matt Meladonis about having another event)
29 April
From: Jodi Watene
Subject: Porirua Community Leaders Forum – June 2025
Date: Saturday 14 June 2025
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Request to RSVP either way
(Paul to respond – forward onto Paul)
27 April
From: tiana
Subject: Aerosol can recycle
Asking if we recycled these. Responded they try sustainability trust.
20 April
From: Board Trustees Board
Subject: School and Community Hall
Explaining their position on the Hall, current and upcoming disruption/works and intention to keep in touch with RA and other community groups.
(The new principal came to Anzac Service at 8am which was very gracious)
15 April
From: Alice Machin Kiwirail
Subject: Pukerua Bay rail works, Easter & ANZAC
Information about upcoming works
13 April:
From: Flying Colours
Subject: Invoice INV-3885 from FLYING LASER COLOURS (1994) LIMITED for Pukerua Bay Newsletter
(left for Korero members to sort)
8 April
From: secretary parematara
Subject: Paremata Residents Association PO Box cancellation
Replacement address
8 April
From: Tim Costley
Subject: RE: Anzac Service this year
And 10 April
From: Alanna Gorin
Thanking for response and offering Tim’s services at Anzac Service.
(Left for Yvonne to decide)
10 April
From: Judith Frost-Evans (forwarded info)
Subject : Forwarding the previous email exchange about the Brendan Beach Public Rubbish Bin – Ross Leggett
Wendy explained bin relocated to shops. Not replaced as another bin is 100m away at toilets. Briony unhappy with response and suppied alternative suggestion
(Josh has suggested we email enquiries with evidence)
10 April
From: Judith Frost-Evans (forwarded info)
Subject : Information re consultation on Pukerua Beach Road– Ross Leggett
Wendy to Ross that PKB works are included in a package of work that is in planning stage.
17 April
From: Paul FizGerald
Subject: Draft Submission re PCC Draft Annual Plan 2025/26
Word doc of submission supplied.
19 April
From: Kate Dreaver
Subject: Koha for the RA
Kate advising us that as the RA held a special place in their hearts we will be receiving a share of Iain’s Give a Little page donations.
(Account now set up)
Action Items
Train Replacement Bus Service – Received from Thomas in April.
Item 8
Metlink response to Cr Thomas Nash
We appreciate the advocacy of the Community Board and acknowledge the concerns of the community. Unfortunately this is a particularly complicated station due to the roading environment that is around it. Transmission Gully has given us an opportunity to review our options as the numbers of vehicles on the highway is reduced. When reviewing options we need to consider pedestrian safety, safe bus spaces outside of the roadway, as well as the accessibility and safety of the proposed bus stop. Unfortunately there are no simple solutions to resolve the Buses Replacing Trains (BRT) bus stop locations here.
To date, Metlink have;
trialled buses through the station park and ride carpark, and found there were challenges with overhead clearances, impact of bus weight on the road surface, tight turning circles, and risks for buses re-entering traffic when exiting
considered shifting the northbound bus stop back to the old location on SH59 near Te Kura Road, but determined it would be difficult to create an accessible footpath and kerb on Te Kura Road and enable bus movements through this space
painted a bus box painted at the northbound bus stop to ensure there is designated space for a bus to pull up close to the kerb and ensure a level of accessibility for the BRT service
engaged in an initial discussions with NZTA about their proposal to build a pedestrian crossing near Pukerua Bay Store, and if space for bus stops could be integrated into the design. We have not received any further update from NZTA on the potential design – the team can follow this up
With regards to the proposed Teihana Rd West stops, we acknowledge this idea has merit with stops created in the roadway, in close proximity to station. Some of our current concerns with this location are;
Increased bus journey times, and the customer and operational impact this would have
Lack of safe pedestrian crossings
Decreased accessibility of the buses down narrower residential roads, likely having to navigate parked cars
Overhead clearance, likely requiring arborist contracts to maintain tress back from road edge
Potential removal of on-street parking to enable safe bus passage
Increased noise and disturbance for residents
Ideally BRT services need to be as direct as possible, and using main access roads lends itself to safer and more efficient routes. We note that whilst the current northbound BRT bus stop [the Intercity bus stop at the north end of town] isn’t ideal in proximity to the station, it does have shelter, a safe place for the bus to pull off the road and a good kerb to aid accessibility for passenger to get off and on the bus. We agree that the Southbound stops require a shelter, and we have planned for a shelter to be installed later this year (noting has was delayed due to funding constraints).
Metlink will carry on engaging with NZTA to advocate for bus stops closer in proximity to the station that would offer a better customer and operational experience.
ENDS
2 issues – location of stop and shelter
Have asked to arrange a meeting, Thomas will try that. Paul to continue.
Dog/Penguin signs
Paul wrote an email to Andrew Gray asking to chat about the signs. Paul to ask he understands the stands for the penguin signs have been built and signs and in storage. We could volunteer to put them up. Waiting for response. Judith asked to be copied into the email.
Pukerua Beach Rd remediation works
Nothing further than the comments from Wendy
Brendan Beach Rubbish Bin
Discussed with Josh. Evidence to be collected.
Ara Harakeke Remediation
Supposed to be tied in with the Beach Road and Whitby contractor package. In the planning stage.
MOUs with groups under umbrella.
Paul will deal with this but has been busy.
Village – see general business
Project Updates
Climate Action
We’re planning the following events:
June: item in the next Kōrero about PCC’s climate adaptation strategy
July: panel discussion on the Climate Assembly
August: spring clean litter cleanup and BBQ
September: Hub pop-up: rescue jewellery using flotsam and jetsam
November: future focus session
We would appreciate the RA setting up an account for money to be donated in memory of Iain
Community Garden Food
Hutt Mana Trust
We were awarded $2113 towards a composting system and our public liability insurance. Brian is going to work with Paul to put together a rough budget for the 1400 allocated for the new structure for composting. This will include some water tanks for soak hose watering parts of the garden.
Gay and Judith went to the award for people who got grants. Got a certificate and it was good to go to network.
Margaret saying watering system not included.
Motion for RA to approve CGFF purchases
Purchases for the compost and storage (Hutt Mana Trust project)
Construction materials budget (including donated materials) – $1,100
Water collection extension
Up to 5 x tanks @ $110 each
Moved Jane / seconded Judith. All in favour. Carried
Rongoa
We need compost for the planting phase of the Rongoa. We plan to buy some compost to supplement the home grown supplies. Possibly with the funds from Iain’s give-a-little funds. Planting is planned for May.
Scouts – The scouts are keen to get involved in the garden on a regular basis. They are coming Thursday 8th and possibly on a Saturday to help with driftwood collection and tree planting.
Tree Crops Association – when we have time we’ll look at he brochure we’re creating for the Rongoa as well as the stake signs.
Spare potted kowhai to go into the Rongoa.
Strawberry Fair
We’re planning a working bee on 17th May inviting people to come and help dig up the strawberry plants so we can replant the strawberry patch. Locals can take home spare plants. We’ll have scones & cream and a sausage sizzle at 11.30am. Jane to do poster and advertising.
Calendar
Jane is working on the calendar. Paul will mark the recycling collection days. One more garden to organise and some more photos to be taken of the beach garden.
Apricot trees
A couple of the apricots have died. We will consider replacing them with more apricots or something else that is thriving.
Potluck Social
We’re having a pot luck supper on Thursday 15th at the RSA from 6pm. All welcome, bring something to share.
He Ara Report
Lindsay Gray DFC Lounge
Approval requested to use He Ara funds for: Nameplate Framed photographs and story
Motion for RA to approve CGFF purchases
Approval to have the sign written and the framing of the story from available funds. Printing of 5 photos. Up to $2000
Moved Margaret / seconded Paul. All in favour. Carried
Friday 20 June is the date set for the event – the date the title for the building, originally owned by Lindsay Gray, was transferred to the RSA.
Work continues on the Bevan story publication.
Website story on marine life at Pukerua Bay is still being edited.
Kōrero
We open by acknowledging with love our whanaunga Iain. He will be forever missed.
With Iain’s illness, it has been a difficult start to the year. But through mutual support and the support of our wonderful community, we succeeded in publishing the February and April issues of Kōrero, with the first focused upon the theme of adventure and the second on careers.
Unfortunately, we have had some communication problems that contributed to a misunderstanding about copy deadlines. As a result, an item intended by He Ara Pukerua for the April issue did not arrive until the “finalisation” date. This is the date when the copy has been finalised and is ready to be proofread, preparatory for design. While there can be some wriggle room shortly after the copy deadline, there is none at this point.
We’re very sorry that this happened. A reminder that the copy deadline for the next issue is recorded in the back of each issue.
Our next issue is well into development. It connects with Matariki, the local focus on Tupuānuku, and the values of honouring the past, enjoying the present, and looking forward to the future. The copy deadline was on 8 May.
The theme for the following issue is “Exploring our village: Te Araroa trail, reserves and walking track”. We may slightly expand it, to include a story on the Neighbourhood Accessibility Plan. We hope very much that He Ara will contribute, as we know this is an area of special expertise. The copy deadline is 7 July.
General Business
a. Moira
Community Dinner
Moira thought she’d have a go at a monthly dinner. In conversation with Yvonne and Andrew looking at 3 or 4 Sunday. Very light with no purpose or agenda. Bring your won dinner. In particular for people who want to get to know people better. She’s advertising in the next Korero and roll monthly from then. Lots of community events on
Not sure a dinner is best but builds on Pop-up work. Judith suggests games night
Standing for council
90% sure standing for council. Moira wants to go around RA to see what people think are important. Nikky suggested “glow” a new group to support people to stand. Most incumbents standing again.
b. Explore how we know we are acting on behalf of the residents and what we can do to learn more about what is of concern to our community.
Nikki suggested we look at the latest Village Plan. Everyone to read through it and put it on the agenda to discuss at the next meeting. 2022 Village Plan, See if there is anything not covered in there.
Judith suggests we address something each meeting Community Coordinators Is that something we want to do again?
Jane suggests we talk about Social Connections Some has been happening with the HUB and the RSA which is active have constitution so we’re officially an Pukerua RSA Club trading as PKB RSA and Community Club. PKB HUB have applied for funding for the another Pop-up Parlour Explore place for people for people to come together. Paul has heard a suggestion to move the library into the Plunket Rooms Moira points out that lots of buildings empty all week. Also asks if a regular coworking space or regular morning tea could happen. Paul says RSA is available for community to use. If commercial then a charge is required. If not, there has to be a way to cover heating etc. Ideally everyone who came here joined the RSA. Moira’s idea of a dinner would encourage people to check out the RSA and not see it as a drinking hole. For the RSA two big costs are rates and insurance and water metered. Also electricity. Only income comes from the bar and membership (capitation to RSA). Suggest we think about how to encourage the wider community to use the spaces already available. We could approach all the locations and tap into their mailing lists. We could put something in the Korero about our venues and how you book them etc. Margaret thinks there could be more community notices in Korero. We already have community groups displaying at the school gala. Although it could also be part of the Pop-up parlour. Could build on the community board idea at the Pop-up.
Climate Action Climate Action Ropu has been set up with ongoing events. Such as a regular crop swap and the fermentation club has been restarted.
Infrastructure Putting the business directory on the website. Nikky happy to update it. It was originally on Facebook and then moved to the website. Maybe the frequently asked ones. The Korero business table people aren’t keen to join.
Action:Put something in the Korero about our venues and how you book them etc. Then update the website and promote the website itself.
Karakia Whakamutunga Kua mutu ā mātou mahi Mō tēnei wā Manaakitia mai mātou katoa ō mātou hoa ō mātou whānau Āio ki te Aorangi.
Our work is finished For the moment Bless us all Our friends Our families Peace to the Universe.
Attending: Paul FitzGerald, Judith Frost-Evans, Jane Comben, Nikky Winchester, Chris Kirk-Burnnand (GWRC) Apologies: Cr Josh Trlin (PCC), Margaret Blair, Jonathan Harker
Attending: Paul FitzGerald, Margaret Blair, Ross Leggett, Judith Frost-Evans, Jane Comben, Nikky Winchester, Apologies: Iain MacLean, Chris Kirk-Burnnand Community members: Matt Hoffman (PCC Parks Team), Vic McGuigan (PCC Property Services), Ellie Tuckey, Kelly McLean
Last month’s minutes a true and accurate representation
Moved Paul / seconded Jane. All in favour. Carried.
Council updates
PCC Plunket Rooms, Wairaka Road Consultation went live 6 March as the Plunket Building needs something done with it. No budget to do the work needed to get it to a suitable standard. Submissions close 6 April with a hearing in June, decisions and deliberations in July. With extra growth there might be scope for a community centre in the new development area.
This round of consultation is about should it remain or remove. • A – Remove the building. • B – If it remains is there a group to upgrade it. • C – Or lease the empty site for something else. What about a different model? What if the cost of removal ($60,000) went towards a community effort to restore it (option B) Feasibility process is needed into a community partnership, Ahu can apply for funding and we have skills in the bay (trades and architect). PKB doesn’t have a community space. School and Community Hall is currently a classroom.
E.g. Pop-up Parlour proved a need for a community space (especially for the arts). RSA not suitable for young children and no outside space.
The current Plunket building is on Parks area so uses are limited to local purpose community buildings. Can’t be commercial. Leasing process is set out in statute. PCC can issue a lease for certain activities but beyond that it would need negotiation.
Field out the back where playground is scenic reserve. Plunket land is gazetted as community use.
The property is in poor shape. If taken over by somebody else all the fire, sanitation, health codes need to be complied with. Role of plunket – they’re obliged to pay for removal under lease. Neighbours would need to be consulted.
If the building wasn’t there the council would consider a low level outdoor space. The library could do with more outdoor community space.
Ross Wellington Water – PCC are focused on annual plan and 3 Waters Done Well (WDW). WDW – 2 options A- Another entity (similar to WW) that doesn’t own assets but able to deal with regulators (Water standards, etc) B – Preferred option is 5 local councils (WCC, PCC HCC, UHCC, GWRC) would set up an entity that would be the asset owner of all the 3 water assets. Able to do borrowing etc. Different drivers that WW. All 3 waters debt would transfer too.
It will cost more but cheaper to go to option B. There has been money invested in infrastructure but not so much on pipes. Luckily Kainga Ora has done a lot of work related to development in Porirua East.
Consultation will be out soon.
Also there will be future consultation on a larger local government entity (like supercity) which could allow for economies of scale.
Consultation over on: Freedom camping. Feedback to come. Keeping of domestic animals – people concerned about cats (registered and chipped), numbers of chickens and bees
Renewal of our climate stategy PCC looking at a refresh.
Bothamly Park – open again now sewer main is complete.
Spicer Landfill Ongoing issue in terms of consenting. One of few things that makes money for council. Issues with smells in Tawa. Working on those. Shifting tip face to help. 2030 need to go to resource consent to keep it open. It may close if there are issues. This will cost to maintain once closed. If tip closes rubbish will need to be trucked elsewhere. There is sludge waste from the treatment process which currently goes to Spicer.
With development growth what about the Construction and Demolition waste. There is equipment that is being sold to a private company to deal with it.
Rubbish Bin Bin removed from Brendon Beach. Old one removed and new one placed. Then the new one was removed. Residents have asked for it to be reinstated. Litter is being left.
GWRC – None
Matters arising
Bus Shelter – No progress
Action Items.
Freedom Camping Submission – Paul spoke to our submission and noted the edge erosion
Financial report as at 8 March 2025
Finance Report to March 2025 Meeting as at 8 March 2025 BNZ $11,601.15 Income: $ 10.93 Interest $ 100.00 CGFF Tea Towels $ 1140.00 Korero Advert
Expenditure:
$ CGFF Rongoa $ 150.00 Isaac du Toit Progress Payment $ 678.50 Korero Printing $ 152.00 CGFF Irrigation supplies
Account balances as at 8 March 2025 Res Assn 000 $ 462.58 He Ara 001 $ 87.67 CGFF 002 $ 483.21 Kōrero 066 $ 61.77 Surf Seat 067 $ 174.73 On Call Acct 025 $10,331.19 CGFF $3000.00 On Hold CGFF $ 500.00 Payment He Ara $5000.00 Donation Korero $1700.00 On Hold Residents $ 131.19 Interest BUDGETS -
Funding Applications schedule for 2025 Moved Paul / seconded Judith. All in favour. Carried
Correspondence
None
Project Updates
Community Garden & Food Forest
Plumbing Brian sorted out the waterline.
Social gathering Lenka to host a pot luck social in April.
Budget for RA Judy has built on help from Yvonne. We talked through the proposed numbers. We’ve allocated funds for insurance and printing costs for the calendars. Roughly we have enough for 3 years covering basic fixed costs. We’ll have a copy at the garden for Saturdays. Yvonne, said it would be good to monitor number of volunteer hours
We discussed the fact that the forecast expenses are budgets we each need to be conscious of and work within. This means the process of approving invoices on behalf of the CGFF needs to change. First of all the funds need to have been allocated. Secondly the expenses incurred need to be within the budget of the purpose for which they are spent. This will be overseen by the CGFF committee. Any spending outside these guidelines puts our forecasts at risk and means we will need to do further fundraising. Our key fund raising players (Jane and Gay) have requested a break from the many many hours of admin associated with e.g. printing a calendar, designing a tea towel. This will give them time to actually enjoy gardening! We have successfully raised thousands of dollars from a calendar and a tea towel with the 2026 calendar and Garden Trail set to raise more. Also we have received funds from the Tree Crop Association which required quite a bit of nursing through and admin (producing a booklet etc.).
We discussed the fact that if further Funding applications are successful (e.g. Pelorus for the Kiwi Rail fee) we will have more funds in the kitty and we can look at how these are best spent within the CGFF committee.
Encourage new helpers How to encourage and keeping new volunteers. Make work day into an event like Strawberry Fair in the winter(e.g. shifting the platform). Natural printing workshop.
Rongoa Judy and friends removed convolvulus, stakes to be named when Ara is back. We also will look on the info sheet.
Calendar and Trail – 9 Nov Gay and Jane have visited all but 2 of the gardens to take photos. Designs are underway for finalising in July. The beach house will be penguin focused, and we have a crankie story. We have local experts. We can have a workshop making compost.
He Ara Report
• New Facebook story added: 𝗣𝘂𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘂𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝘆 𝗠𝘂𝗺 𝗚𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗻 – 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗴𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀. • Progress continuing with the Bevan story. Isaac has so far produced 12 illustrations • Three of the He Ara team made a field trip to Waikawa as part of research for the Bevan story. • A progress payment has been made to Isaac. • He Ara provided the CGFF with photographs and stories for their Nobby Clark crankie project. • More is being written about Lindsay Gray DFC. • Up to 30 visitors a day are viewing He Ara Pukerua website • He Ara would like a page in the next Korero for an ANZAC themed story.
Kōrero
Hutt Mana Trust Funding Application
Motion – Kōrero has the approval of the RA to apply for funding from Hutt Mana Charitable Trust for printing costs in the September 2025 grant round. Moved Jane / seconded Nikky. All in favour. Carried
Climate Action Rōpū
School Gala The Crop Swap, Recycling and possibly Predator Free Pukerua Bay Free will be at the School Gala.
General Business
a. Beach Signage Penguins – Paul to follow up with Andrew.
Dog / beach use sign – Paul followed it up and heard nothing. Will follow up again.
Another year until dog bylaws for the whole city are reviewed. We will submit again.
b. Pukerua Bay Developments Ltd (Muri Road Subdivision). Paul spoke with them. Finished tree felling, doing clearup. Will start on earthworks. Contractor Brian O’Sullivan is starting on the earthworks. There will be an entrance road from Muri Rd between 34 and 50 which is on the opposite side of Muri Road as Kahikatea
The access to the logging area will likely be turned into a section. They’re planning to chip the slash. They going to see if letting the community get firewood would be feasible.
There will be traffic control when earth moving trucks are going in etc.
Paul will put this on the website and FB pages.
c. Bus Replacement bus route to go nearer the train station. Paul got a response from Thomas Nash – he was sending it on to officials. Paul to follow up again.
Attending: Paul FitzGerald, Margaret Blair, Judith Frost-Evans, Jane Comben, Jonathan Harker. Apologies: Nikky Winchester, Ross Leggett, Iain MacLean. Community members: Pamela Nunn
Last month’s minutes a true and accurate representation
Moved Judith / seconded Paul. All in favour. Carried. Note: Judith was away in Nov but there in Dec minutes.
Council updates
PCC – None
GWRC – None
Matters arising
Bus Shelter – Paul has had no contact Thomas Nash. Signage at Muri Road giving direction to bus stops essential. Involving Te Araroa Trust, GWRC and Metlink (Including App).
Action Items
Treaty Principles Bill Submission – we’ve submitted, offeref to speak but not called so far Freedom Camping Submission – prepared but not submitted in time due to illness. Emailed to see if we can under the circumstances.
Financial report as at 8 February 2025
BNZ $11,330.72 Income: $ 7.34 Interest $ 20.10 He Ara Tee $ 175.00 CGFF Tea Towels $ 462.35 CGFF Pelorus Trust $ 108.00 CGFF Summer Festival $ 50.00 Korero Advert
Expenditure:
$ CGFF Rongoa $ 471.59 CGFF Kiwi Rail $ 206.80 CGFF Running costs and Crankie $ 227.70 CGFF Crankie printing $ 155.25 He Ara Website
Account balances as at 8 February 2025 Res Assn 000 $ 459.15 He Ara 001 $ 237.67 CGFF 002 $ 2535.21 Kōrero 066 $ 1300.27 Surf Seat 067 $ 174.73 On Call Acct 025 $ 6623.69 CGFF $1000.00 Donation CGFF $ 500.00 Payment He Ara $5000.00 Donation Residents $ 123.69 Interest
NOTE: As at 29 January Gay has five TT to sell.
Motion: Pay for the “Story of the Garden” Crankie printing costs $227.70 incl. Moved Jane / seconded Judith, All in favour. Carried.
Budgets: • Draft from CGFF to be emailed to Margaret • Action no budget • He Ara • Kōrero o Consider Koha for Anne Johnston for all her work o Accountability report for the Pelorus Trust required Moved Margaret / seconded Paul. All in favour. Carried
Correspondence
20 December 2024: Whetū Bennett – celebratory event January 30, 2025: Megan Krishnan – Placemaking and community meet up for local Res Assoc February 6, 2025: Whetū Bennett, and follow up email. Screening of Tina, Thursday, 27 February, 5:00pm at Lighthouse Cinema Pāuatahanui. Suggest we share with Climate Action People – such as Megan and Matt.RSVP is by Friday. (All tickets now allocated) January 25, 2025: Judith Frost-Evans. Various concerns brought up. See General Business in these minutes.
Project Updates
Community Garden Food Forest
Successful Summer Celebration
$111 from plant sales
Launched the “Story of the Garden” crankie
60 people attended including VIPs and Mayor
Budget – prepared for the RA with help from Yvonne (Costs over $200 need a RA motion) Motion for RA: Pay for the “Story of the Garden” Crankie printing costs $227.70 incl.
Driftwood collected for use on the slope. More required.
Planting planned for April/May
Plan to prepare holes for planting
Notice will be given when Taku Parai is available to bless that particular part of our garden.
Planning for the fundraising Calendar and Garden Trail underway
Palmers have promised $500 sponsorship towards printing
Printing quotes received
10 Garden hosts for the trail being arranged
Crankie of Garden story outing to Porirua Childrens’ Library Storytelling Festival Gay and Judith told the story aimed at involving children in gardening. It was very well received and posted on Facebook by the library.
Application Hutt Mana charitable trust underway
Concept plan from Dave and Jen purely for the purpose of getting quotes
Motion required in the RA minutes for funding application
CGFF Funding Application
Motion – Pukerua Bay Community Garden and Food Forest has the approval of the RA to apply for funding from Hutt Mana Charitable Trust for a total of $2113 for: – Funding Aon Insurance public liability $713 due July 2025. – Water collection and distribution system $400 – Composting storage and management $1000
Applications open on 1 March 2025.
Moved Judith, Seconded Jane. All in favour. Carried
He Ara Report
A Short History of Muri Station, Pukerua Bay on He Ara Facebook along with displayed copy at the Community Garden Summer Celebration generated positive interest and feedback.
We shared photographs and stories of the Gray family with Alan Gray and Lindsay Olsen, both descendants of Charles and Elizabeth Gray.
Additional photos added to Lindsay Gray DFC and Charles Gray stories on He Ara website.
Additional material being prepared for Lindsy Gray DFC story.
Regular He Ara meetings recommence on Thursday 13 February
Next Kōrero, He Ara would like a full page for an Anzac theme
Kōrero
No report
Climate Action Rōpū
Regular Crop Swaps
This year it is still to be held at the RSA every third Saturday of the month from 3-4pm.
December swap included Te Tiriti Bill submission help
Ella has smartly suggested that the March event take place at the School Gala* where we can host crop swapping and recycling collection under a Hub gazebo. *To be approved by School Fundraising Trust
We have been giving back to the community by donating any excess to the community garden. Gay has been the contact here.
Thoughts about a name change to “Pukerua Bay Climate Café” to align with Plimmerton crowd to be discussed.
Budget
No upcoming expenses planned as yet.
$70 cash held by Kate
General Business
Website
Jonathon suggest we rearrange the website home page navigation. To elevate the key groups and demote Village Planning. He will also archive pages and information that is no longer relevant. Margaret has requested access to minutes from 2005/6. The last minute cannot be sourced.b. Dog Control rules for our beach
(Judith email 25 January) I propose we approach PCC for new clear public notices regarding dog control. Given that a staff member from Parks will be attending our meeting, this might be a good time. The purpose of these notices will be to protect Korora and other wildlife and also to give peace of mind to humans who don’t wish to swim with dogs or have dogs roaming..
I will include more background below…
Korora Protection For both dog rules and our vulnerable Korora I would like to see a sign on Pukerua Beach Road at the place where there are lines painted for cars to stop to allow uphill vehicles through. This would be seen by visitors who at present can drive down and park somewhere out of sight of any signs. The sign could state; ‘Welcome to our Special beach which has rare and vulnerable species in need of all of our care’ Please see restriction by laws for dog and vehicle control at the bottom of this road.
Or whatever the sign experts recommend.
Citizen Action Could we print a small summary of the rules for handing out to people with dogs? These could be 6 or 8 to a page and printed at Stationary Warehouse very cheaply. I speak with some dog owners but at other times I feel intimidated – see below for an example. Action – Paul has discussed signage previously with Andrew Gray, PCC. Paul will email the full story and our suggestions to Ross Leggett, to follow up with Council.
Muri Rd Kahikatea trees
(Judith email 25 January) Mindful of the SNA’s that are adjacent to Muri Road, to be monitored with future development
Rubbish Bin removed from Beach corner of Brendan Beach
(Judith email 25 January) They took one out, replaced with new bin and then removed. Paul, to add to list for Ross.
Haunui Road Speed restriction
(Judith email 25 January) I have previously emailed regarding the 30km sign on Haunui Road which was removed. Pamela understands that the sign was put up by a resident so not gazetted. Pamela is in conversation with the Council concerning the dangers to people and animals. It seems the council is looking into the conduct of drivers on Beach and Haunui Roads and related safety factors. She will keep us informed.
Community and Placemaking
(email from Megan Krishnan) This ties in with our work on the hui after the end of Village Planning. Paul is happy to respond to email, go and we’ll recommend March dates.
Communication with PBRA members.
A courtesy email update to people who are signed up members, who attended the last two AGMs (as per new incorporated rules where people need to opt in). Possibly a quarterly newsletter. Request Kōrero half a page advert for Residents’ Association. Judith to find out the dates so we can discuss at the next meeting
St Mark’s.
There is an upcoming parish meeting about the future of the building.
Action: CG Budget to Margaret – Judith and Jane Action: Contact Megan and Matt (3 tickets) from Whetu – Jane (done) Action: Paul to contact Ross Leggett about beach signage, Freedom Camping Submission, Community and Placemaking.
