May 1, 2024
And some more action required for our Lifting the Creek Project!
Submissions to the Long Term Plan for Wellington City Council are open until 12 May, so again we ask you for a prompt response. To help you with what to say, here are some points:
- The closed landfill in Haewai / Houghton Valley / Houghton Bay is causing leachate to contaminate Houghton Bay Beach and the Taputeranga Marine Reserve, hydrocarbon odours pollute the school and residential areas, and fresh water is being needlessly contaminated.
- We believe some funding has been allocated towards this problem. We want it to be used towards a solution that is holistic, effective, lasting, creates better amenity and helps regenerate the environment.
- Lifting the Creek is a community led project and we want the process to be collaborative. Residents and recreational users, Mana Whenua, Wellington City Council Wellington Water, Greater Wellington Regional Council and environmental engineers all have complementary visionary thinking and technical expertise to ensure the best possible solution to a problem that crosses everyone’s boundaries.
To make a submission go to the WCC 2024-34 Long Term Plan site.
Tai Chi at the hall
On Monday mornings there are Tai Chi classes being offered at the Community Hall until August. You are welcome to come along and “have a go,” there is no charge for your first session. If you wish to continue you need to join up to the the Taoist Tai Chi Society. Subs are $35.00 per month, or discounts are available for six month and annual payments. A one time join fee of $25.00 includes a membership pack and T-shirt. Membership subscription includes attending as many sessions as you like in all locations.
Visit their website for more information about the Society and locations of sessions to attend in the Wellington Region.
Houghton Valley Progressive Association AGM
Sunday, May 19, 3.00 – 4.30 pm
The HVPA has their AGM is coming up on 19 May. This organisation looks after the Community Hall and supports the great stuff that is going on in Houghton Bay. As well as the AGM, we are having another go at voting in our new Constitution, which has undergone a few more modifications since February.
We would love some people to put their hand up for a role on the committee, as we are getting a little low in numbers. In particular we are looking for a new Treasurer and someone to do hall bookings, but there are other roles such as: membership, fundraising, history research for our centenary, or whatever interests you that we haven’t mentioned. If you are interested, or needing some more information, please contact Jenny at admin@houghtonvalley.org.nz.
And a reminder that it is also a good time to join up. Membership is $10 per person per year, from 1 April to 31 March. Can you support us to support the community? How to join
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