Houghton Valley Community Newsletter
16 August, 2012
Message from Sunita of Sutherland Rd: I would like to invite anyone from the South Coast / Houghton Valley area to come to my place at 3 pm on August 25 to hear about the work of the Te Raekaihau Coast Care group (who have been planting natives on Te Raekaihau point) and to discuss ways in which planting groups in the area can work together better. If you would like to come, please email Grant and he will give you the details. Also, we will be planting on the point on 16 September, (10 am – 12 midday), if you want to join us then.
Houghton Valley and Hornsey Rd Community Project – our Facebook Group is growing. To join, go to http://www.facebook.com/groups/119811444753435/ and send a request. You are welcome to become an administrator and provide direct input if you want; it’s a community resource.
From Christine of Buckley Rd: The Houghton Valley Progressive Association has received from the Wellington Region Local Government Review Panel details of four public meetings. These are the opportunity for Wellington residents to tell the Panel what they think about how local and regional governance arrangements can best support their local and regional communities in the future. [No attachment]
From Christine of Buckley Rd: The attached [No attachments] have been received from the Regional Council; the next iteration of the proposed new bus routes and timetable. The council advise they are taking the feedback and we may be in touch again prior to our next meetings in October/November.
Message from Friends of Buckley Rd: Planting this coming Sunday 19 August, 10 am – 12.30 pm near the playing fields and track that runs from Buckley Rd down to the school, so bring your spades and gloves and we’ll see you there (weather permitting).
Houghton Valley School fair: Donations of produce are sought to make preserves to sell at the Houghton Valley School Fair in October. Do you have, or do you know people who have more rhubarb, lemons, mint, feijoas (especially feijoas!), apples, quinces, chillies, tomatoes etc than you know what to do with? We am always keen to receive donations of produce to make into preserves and cordials to sell – no matter how small or large the donation, it is very welcome. Donors are given a jar/bottle of what I make as a thank you! Contact Sarah.
World Famous in Houghton Valley: Houghton Valley PlayCentre presents THE SIXTEENTH ANNUAL GREAT DEBATE. Topic: “That New Zealand Women are the most promiscuous in the world” Thursday 23 August – Doors open 7 pm.
- Speakers: Hon Annette King, Pinky Agnew, Brent Edwards, Rt. Hon Winston Peters, David Townsend and Patrick Gower.
- Chair: Duncan Garner and MC Errol Pike.
- Venue: The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay
Light Supper provided, prizes and raffles Tickets $20 each. All proceeds to PlayCentre. [No attachment]
Regards, Norman and Grant