Houghton Valley Community Newsletter
2 August, 2012
Message from Christine Fowler, President, Houghton Valley Progressive Association: The chair of the Wellington Region Local Government Review Panel, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, has circulated an issues paper outlining the key questions the region is facing now and in the future. [No attachment]
Message from Kae Miller Trust and Te Raekaihau Restoration Group: A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between us and the City Council. It recognises the partnership for the purpose of realising the conservation and restoration of the Te Raekaihau Park (the headland that overlooks Princess and Houghton Bays and include the land around the Alice Krebs Lodge). If you would like to view the document email Grant.
Message from Jenny of Houghton Bay Rd: Join us for a planting afternoon near the Alice Krebs Lodge this Saturday, 2 – 4 pm.
Traffic Intersection update: The final plan was received on Monday.
Message from the Community Gardeners: Two years ago, a group of residents started the garden (and this newsletter). The gardeners plan to celebrate on Sunday 12th August. Feel free to join them for a cuppa from 2 pm onwards.
Message from Grant of Hungerford Rd: A (Skype) seminar is being planned with Houghton Valley residents for September. This follows my week in Sydney which included attending workshops where the Houghton Valley PhD project was discussed with philosophers Brian Massumi and Erin Manning (Professors at Université de Montréal) and PhD students from Montreal and Sydney. There was considerable interest in what we are doing in our community and as a result the 2 – 3 hour seminar will involve international students and all Houghton Valley residents interested in participating. Will keep you posted, for more about the PhD project see the Houghton Valley Community project Facebook page.
Regards, Grant and Norman