Published as Issue No. 122
March 10, 2015
TRiG News: Jenny advises: “Te Raekaihau Restoration Group has been awarded a grant of $13,000 for help to restore the forest cover on the headland. This comes from a bequest from a relative of Kae Miller, via the NZ Native Forests Restoration Trust. Big smiles! Meet at the View Road South Road end at 2 pm, or if you are late follow the signs along the Kae Miller (lower) track to get to Ruru Track (the one with the bulldog memorial), where you will find us. Bring gloves if you can and refreshments and come and meet some great people. We are holding our first working bee for the year this Saturday, March 14 from 2 – 5 pm, to prepare our next planting site on the Ruru Track above the Pines. Come and have fun clearing some tradescantia patches. With metal rakes it is like rolling up carpet!”
Membership: Attached is a Membership Form for residents wishing to join Friends of Houghton Valley Inc. and their latest Newsletter. The organisation was created recently, in the first instance to challenge the Council decision to grant a non notified consent to build 13 houses at 215 Houghton Bay Rd. The issue has prompted an article and several letters from both sides of the debate in recent issues of Cook Strait News. See below:
Cook Strait News 1 Cook Strait News 2
Calories unlimited: Sunday, March 1 saw two afternoon teas within 200 metres of each other; the constant community gardeners enjoyed their regular break while in the Community Hall 40 plus people ate and drank after looking at art work from local artists on Neighbours Day.
Miranda of Hornsey Rd wrote, “It was wonderful to see so many people pop into the hall to see local art and have afternoon tea. People caught up with neighbours they hadn’t seen for a while, or didn’t realise were neighbours, while others enjoyed being in the hall again – one after 30 years absence! A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to a great day.”
Adult dancing class: A new dancing class for adults has started in the Community Hall at 10 am Saturdays. If you are interested or need more information contact Lesley.
Norman and contributors