what's new in plimmerton? the monthly newsletter for june 2014

8/12/2019 What's new in Plimmerton? the monthly newsletter for June 2014

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Berry Boys collection John and Maud TaylorFebruary 1917. Their son Francis Taylor was aPukerua bay resident for decades.

Plimmerton Residents Association NewsletterWhats new in Plimmerton?

June 2014AGM on Antarctic evening attracts good turnoutIcy conditions outside did not deter more than 50 intrepid residents whoenjoyed a stimulating evening in thevery cosy Plimmerton Boating Club.Allan Dodson shared images andstories of Plimmertonians in WorldWar One. His passion for our historyis contagious and the story of hisdetective work in researching therecently found Berry Boys glassplate photographs of boys heading offto war is engrossing. Allan is workingwith Te Papa on this project and withPataka planning an exhibition forWW100 commemorations.Roger Johnston showed themiraculous transformation ofKarehana Park from a gloomy littleused area into an appealingcommunity asset. Our major projectof the past couple of years is anoutstanding example of project

management and community support.Emergency management training andorganization was introduced byWREMO staff who also have suppliesof the two planning booklets (forfamilies and neighbourhoods) for ourstreet groups. The message about neighbourhood groups being the key tosurvival in emergencies, as experienced in Christchurch was stressed again.Carolyn Williams outlined other projects completed, on-the-boil or about to getunder way. She appealed for people here to share their interests and getinvolved with some of these. Just an hour or two each month and no meetings

or reports involved! (See the last page of this newsletter.)The meeting was chaired by Dave Anderson who kept things ticking along andthe current committee were re-elected with some new people expressinginterest in being involved.Dave Verrinder organised the prize draw for those who have already paid their$15 subs for this year. Check out the web site to see if you were a winner.Denny Evisons painting of Plimmerton Beach ,dinners for two at PlimmertonBoating Club, a ten trip coffee ticket to The Big Salami and tickets to TheLighthouse, Pauatahanui ... thanks to all our very generous sponsors.


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And thanks too to everyone who made the effort, like Captain Oates, to get outand brave the elements.All AGM documentation is on the web site including Roger Becketts impeccablefinancials and budget, the Chairmans report and so on.

ANZAC story Papa Mike-Mike: Failed to returnOn the evening of 16 June 1944 a force of 323 aircraft formed up to launch astrike on a synthetic oil plant in the Ruhr Valley. Pilot Officer MauriceLambert, Royal New Zealand Airforce and Plimmerton resident was there.Read on www.plimmerton.org.nz/anzac-stories/pilot-officer-lambert /

NZ PostChanges to postal services in Mana are about to be announced. Kris Dandofrom Kapi Mana is looking in to it. As soon as we get confirmation we willadvise people on our email list.

If you want to know about Police, civil defence and community news then makesure we have your email [email protected]

Defibrillation and CPR training successThanks to Cory Burrows from Wellington Free Ambulance for his enthusiasticinteractive training session organized by the PRAs Dave Anderson and our localvolunteer fire brigade. St Andrews hall was packed with locals keen to learnhow they might save a loved one. The evening was so successful that anothersession is planned in a couple of months time. People of all ages can andshould learn these skills. Register interest for your family and friends to attendthe next session [email protected] (first aid)

Emergency management training opportunities

While we are on the subject of free and useful training Learn how to operate radios, carry out post-emergency reconnaissance, how toset up an emergency centre and all the other vital skills to manage after adisaster. WREMO are running four-session training courses locally and somelocals are already completed the course and are now involved in otheremergency planning activities.

Contact Alan Reader today [email protected] (emergency)

Volunteer Porirua is looking for people with strange andwonderful skills could you be a :

College student mentor for a year

Refugee supporter helping to settle a new family here for 3-6 months Possum controller a role for an active person with experience to attendto 56 bait stations

Volunteer driver taking people to health appointments Horse rider to exercise Riding for the Disabled horses Hospital and rest home visitor with your well-mannered dog (see Canine

Friends www.caninefriends.org.nz) And lots, lots more

Call Lynne at Volunteer Porirua 237 5355 [email protected]


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Boulders, baffles and beautificationIts all going to be happening in the next few weeks as the remodelling ofKarehana Park Stream is competed. It will look amazing peruse the excellentdrawings http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/events/karehana-park/

When all the heavy duty work is done on the stream the stretch of path to theplayground will be completed.Roger Johnston reminds us that his years of work on this project will end withthis fifth phase of work and he will hand the shovel over to a team of peoplewith young children for the playground redevelopment phase. So if you havekids who have ideas about play equipment and you enjoy this fabulous asset inPlimmerton then contact Roger [email protected] (playground)

Mid winter dip Plimmerton Kindergartens annual fundraiserSunday 22 June at Karehana Bay from 11amGet your team registered and put the date in your diarywww.Facebook.com/plimmertonkindergarten

Have you changed your email? These ones have [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] [email protected] , [email protected] , [email protected] [email protected]

Please contact us with your new email [email protected] (emailchange).

EntertainmentEmerging Light Gallery Steyne AveFriday 6 June to Thursday 19 June Family of Light Te Whanau Marama the family of light, Whitirea NZ art works

Opening Friday 6 June at 6pm with blessing by Ngati Toa Kaumatua Taku Parai.Award winning song writer and musician Ngahiwi Apanui will be playing worksfrom his Matariki album.


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Saturday 21 June Thursday 26 June Matariki exhibitionsMatariki-themed works by students from Plimmerton and Pukerua Bay Schoolsand St Theresas. Each school will have an exhibition day where parents andart lovers can view the work and bid for them in an auction. All proceed willgo to the Ruby Red Trust to support a local student suffering from Lyme

disease.www.rubyredtrust.org.nz

www.thebigidea.co.nz/profile/emerging-light-gallery/48418

Mid-winter knees up Plimmerton Community DanceSaturday 21 June 8-11.30pm Plimmerton PavilionGet hopping to the Klezmer Rebs BandTickets $12 from Helen Webber 233 1238 or Joan Reader 233 8041Pay online Plimmerton Dance 38 9000 0594102 10 with your name in thereference linePlease bring a plate for a shared supperAdmission strictly by ticket only. Invitation and more info seehttp://www.plimmerton.org.nz/music/#KlezmerRebs

VSA film fundraiser Sunday 8 JuneSee the film that has the royal knickers in a knot Grace of Monaco Afternoontea 4.30pm, film starts 5pm. For tickets call Joan 233 8041 or Sue 384 8208 .

All proceeds go to support volunteers out on assignment

Pay ticket money into the VSA account 03 0502 0067862 00 with your name inthe reference field

Mana Art Society Queens Birthday ExhibitionAt the societys art rooms on Plimmerton domain from 31 May -2 June. Workwill be on display and for sale from some of the 90 local artist members. Lastyear 400 people enjoyed the 3 day exhibition. Open 10-4pm each day.

A HUGE night of entertainment Elvis in Las Vegas!At Plimmerton Boating Club Thursday 5June

Featuring Australian Elvis championAllen McDonald

$20 show only 8pm, $40 sumptuousdinner and show from 6pm

Call Richard 233 1592


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Winta Warma Sunday 22 June 3-5.30pm at The LodgePauatahanuiThe acclaimed country folk band Gravel Road will perform while you enjoyfireside wine and nibbles. Catch up with family, friends, neighbours, orworkmates at tables of 8-12 to enjoy the great music on a mid-winter Sundayafternoon. Tickets $20, cash bar.Bookings essential Barbara 234 8844 [email protected] or Jo 027 458 3306 [email protected]

Optional extra: roast dinner to follow just $20 must be booked and prepaid.

A Zonta fundraiser for projects helping young women in the Porirua area.

Full details on http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/what-to-do-in-plimmerton/zonta-club-of-mana/

Fran Barton and Kevin Clark at Sunday Night Jazz ClubSunday 15 June 2014.With a guest artist dinner and show 6.30-8.30

Book with Richard 233 1592

Plimmerton Boating Club 2014 quiz seriesManager Richard de Groot tells us that the first quiz in the series was awesome.Eight teams competed in a fierce competition. Phenomenal stamina wasshown by the solo team Half Cutt placing 4 th equal with The Gropers. Winnerswere One Night Stand followed closely by Seaview Sails and Mana View. All theresults (and splendid team names) at http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/what-to-do-in-plimmerton/plimmerton-boating-club/#quiz

Join us with your team on the fourth Thursday of every month. New teamswelcome to the competition, call me 233 1592 and join us on Thursday 26June.

Special great value bar meals from chef TJ are available.

Jam night, Open mike, The Boat Club Blues, whatever you call itRichard also reminds the musos in our midst, Every second Thursday werejamming at Plimmerton Boating Club. Three mikes and PA system available.Everyone welcome, performers and fans.www.facebook.com/events/6133291387520901

Pataka exhibitionsFantastic line up of exhibitions planned. Check out Kapi Manas listing in thepaper or http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/top-stories/in-the-news/

Changes at the helm of Plimmerton Croquet ClubThe club tells us they are looking forward to another year of triumphs and skillmastery on the lawns. New president Arthur von Sturmer and the team arefeatured http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/what-to-do-in-plimmerton/croquet/


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Election organisationWe have been asked if we think Plimmerton needs other voting places as wellas the school (Karehana and Camborne were mentioned). We dont think sobut if you want to talk to the returning officer contact [email protected]

City centre redevelopment workshop bursting with ideasMore than 80 people participated in a reclaiming the canopies workshop withinternational guru David Engwicht to develop ideas for revitalising PoriruasCBD. Now 13 volunteer project leaders are working on formalising those ideasfor presentation at the end of June. At the end of winter there will be a threeday makeover of the area led in the chosen style. Thanks to everyone fromPlimmerton who contributed positive ideas. It will be exciting to see theproposals and to finally see this dreary space brought to life.

Community servicesHoe hoe hoe grow your own vegetablesJohn Lambie would like to hear from you if you dont have a veggie garden butwould like one 233 8597

Nanny availableKristina is a nanny looking for work here. She can work till 3pm every day andhas the right experience. 234 8376 [email protected]

Motuhara Road clean up this Saturday 31 May 9am-12.30From 55 to 108 Motuhara local residents and PCC joint effort.Morning tea and enthusiastic support welcome!

Accommodation news Charming fully furnished house overlooking Karehana Bay, 6-7 months,

$450 per week neg, contact Trevor direct 233 2196Lynette 237 3412 , Michele 027 237 3412

Flat to rent purpose built self-contained, sunny in a quiet cul-de-sacwith one double bedroom. Plimm-Camborne area, quick walk to stationand village. Off street parking, furnished or unfurnished. Sky andinternet by neg. $300 per week. Sounds nice. Call Brendon 233 9286027 440 0436

House for rent two weeks 3-13 July on foreshore 5 minutes to village.Two bedrooms 021 212 0204.


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Project management roles for people outside theexecutive

We need people outside the committee to help with special tasks. You may

have special interests or skills which can be used for the benefit of thecommunity. Youd not have to attend meetings but would liaise through a

committee member.

These are important projects and we need someone dedicated to each one

to ensure progress. We work by building relationships with the agencies we

engage with and try to be proactive and positive in all our dealings.

1. Police liaison have monthly meeting with community constable

updating him on issues and getting feedback on events impacting

Plimmerton.

2. WW100 event management work with Allan Dodson and a team to

organise and coordinate events commemorating World War 1.

3. Karehana Playground development work with Roger Johnston and the

park team to project manage design and development of the play area.

4. KiwiRail liaison build a relationship with key people about ongoing

situations that need monitoring include ballast coming through the

fence, shelter and security (when buses are used instead of trains),tagging removal and planting to prevent tagging, access to track area for

rubbish and tag removal, access to the underpass for murals, condition

of parking area/bus turning area etc.

5. Mural completion in underpass buy materials and deliver to schools,

prepare and paint frames, assemble and deliver to site when complete,

liaise with Ian Barlow and KiwiRail re installation (a certain gentleman of

distinction has been earmarked.)

6. Hongoeka liaison re their village plan, the possible art work (po) near

the new balustrade, seating between the boating club and the marae,

and other joint opportunities.

7. Boating club liaison re activities, joint opportunities, progress on

redevelopment, possible removal of old table and replacement, sailing

school programme etc. (Carol Coffey will do this thanks Carol)


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8. Parents of young children liaison to get parent perspective on issues via

Plunket, early childhood education centres like Kindergarten, St

Theresas and Plimmerton School.

9. Liaison with PCC re parking and road safety issues such as monitoring

of illegal parking, Motuhara Road speeders, crossing near shops,

enforcement of PCC rules.

10. Liaison re pollution South Beach and Taupo Stream with GWRC and

PCC. Keeping this issue in the forefront and getting some answers and

action.

11. Organise Big Spring Clean in November each year. Template exists for

the process and good community support.

12. Organise Adopt-a-spot with liaison between residents and PCC for

collection of plant waste and provision of tools, equipment and

expertise. Mapping spots and determining with residents and PCC what

should be done in each area. Dealing with PCC when issues need council

intervention.

13. Contribute to the web site and the upcoming Green and Gold Trail

through Plimmerton with a small amount of Plimmerton-relevant

information in social history and natural history (we have an expert on

whales and an eminent geologist so far, fabulous)

Please contact us and let us know which area appeals to you and

where you can lend an hour or two each month.

You will be fully briefed by a committee member and can report in

through them.

There are not enough of us to cover all these key areas but with your

help we will be able to do a great job [email protected]

Our website: http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/ and our email: [email protected]

Support your community its the best!

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