Published as Issue No. 77
July 31, 2013
HVPA AGM: News from Houghton Valley Progressive Association AGM on Sunday.
- The hall continues to be well used by a range of organisations, revenue matching operating costs;
- $2,500 budgeted for exterior re-painting this summer, preparation work is largely completed. A working bee will be necessary to get the work done;
- The Association re-elected Christine Fowler as Chair; John Hodgson as Secretary; Hugh Leith as Treasurer;
- Judy Pore, Peibe Kooistra, Lesley McElwain, Grant Corbishley, Dave McArthur, Norman Smith and Ken Munro are the committee;
- Trish Leith has decided this will be her last year as Hall Manager. A tribute was paid for her enormous contribution to the hall and the community over the 15+ years she has been the Hall Manager and Hugh for his long standing contribution as Treasurer;
- Annual subscription remains at $10;
- It was agreed to pay the $100 (approx) cost for registering the Houghton Valley website being developed by local people.
Freedom Camping: Wellington City Council will shortly seek comments on possible changes at Freedom Camping sites around the city, one of which is Te Raekaihau Point. Proposals include leaving toilets open overnight.
Meet the candidates? Local body elections will be held on 12 October 2013 for the city and regional councils and DHBs. Larger suburbs (Island Bay is one) hold Meet the Candidates meetings to discuss local issues and put candidates under the microscope. Some Houghton Valley people have expressed a willingness to organise a local meeting if there is sufficient interest. If you might attend, for a couple of hours one weekday evening in September, just hit the return button on this newsletter. (It’s numbers they need, not names.)
Working Bee: The next TRiG working bee is this Saturday starting at the Alice Krebs Lodge at 2 p.m.
Norman and Grant