Author: grant corbishley

Published as Issue No. 51

September 13, 2012

Local Film night, Tuesday September 25 – 7.30 pm: This is the first of a monthly local film night looking at urban gardening, sustainable living and community building. Urban Roots is about growing local food and even farming in cities, resilience, imagination and dedication of people. Great film, coffee and interesting discussion. Venue – Houghton Valley School; more information – Miranda.

Spring is Sprung: As advertised in recent newsletters, three different planting and restoration groups will be busy in the area this weekend, TriG from 2 pm, Saturday and Friends of Buckley Rd and Te Raikaehau Point from 10 am Sunday. Note the Te Raikaehau Point event is two in one, starting with planting of shrubs etc. supplied by the Council followed at 11 am by participation in a rubbish clean-up and sausage sizzle.

Buy/sell/swap/give-away section in the Newsletter?: A number of people responded to this idea – all positively. Some have already provided items for inclusion, see below:

• ” … a positive initiative – who knows what may happen in the future?”
• “… yes, having a local/buy/sell/swap/ free-cycle section is a great idea”.
• ” … great idea – no problem with this list being used as you suggest.”
• ” … Great idea! Thanks so much for not only keeping this going but looking to make it even more valuable.”
• ” … Love it! Another thought – if people were heading away and wanted someone to stay in their house to feed pets, water gardens – perhaps someone else has family coming to stay who would like free/cheap accommodation.”
• “.… to develop the newsletter would be good however not to the point where either it is taken over as a ‘Trade Me’ style thingy and local news and information is lost. Perhaps featuring new services initially which could then be archived under specific heading eg building, garden, cooking, swap/trade etc … need to review what was there periodically.”

The objective is to support local exchange of goods and services. If you wish to include something please (i) limit to 50 words and (ii) include contact details for publication; phone, e-mail, or both. Feedback welcome on this pilot.

Regards Grant and Norman

SHARE/SWAP/TRADE:

1. Ruth from Hornsey Rd. Mature, responsible grandmother offers free of charge babysitting/child minding to Houghton Valley/Hornsey Road parents who would appreciate the opportunity to have an occasional night out. Very happy to meet and discuss at either your home or mine.
2. Miranda from Hornsey Rd has copies of ‘Organic NZ’ magazine to share. September/October edition features baby health, the dangers of smart meters, along with articles on food, gardening and communities. If you are not too far away she will deliver for return, say in a week, for the next person.
3. Judy from View Rd needs a man (or woman!) to fill a hole in a plaster wall – there may be someone local to assist with that for a small fee or swap.
4. Sunita from Sutherland Rd: Would anyone know where I can buy manure? My garden needs a boost badly.
5. Norman from View Rd, will be looking to hire a student or two later in the year to help with a major section clearance project.

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