news and views dec 2009 - final issue
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Official Newsletter of the Plimmerton Residents
Association Inc
December 2009
Issue No. 84
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CONTENTSPage
Join the PRA Have a Voice in your Community 2
Goodbye from our News & Views Editor 3
Your Residents Association Has Been Busy! 4$2m in Local Community Grants 8
Did You Know? Plimmerton Street Names 9
Whats Happening at Plimmerton Kindergarten? 12
Whats New at Plimmerton School? 13
Life at St Theresas 16
A Cops Lot Mana Community Police 16
PRA Committee Details 2009-2010 19
News & Views 22
From our Volunteer Fire Brigade 23
New Member/Subscription Renewal Form 24
The Advertisers in this issue of News & Views are loyal
supporters of your Residents Association
please support them!
JOIN THE PRA - HAVE A VOICE IN YOUR LOCAL
COMMUNITY!
It would be great if at least one representative from each household in Plimmerton was a
financial member of the Plimmerton Residents Association. Imagine the influence our local
voice could have in regard to the myriad of issues that arise every year if we had an increased
level of membership. You currently have a very committed group of volunteers who work very
hard in conjunction with the Porirua City Council to attempt to get the best possible outcomes tovarious local issues.
Why not show your support by becoming a financial member of the Association? You can join by
completing the form on the last page of this newsletter and sending it with your membership fee
by cheque to the PRA, P O Box 57-027, Mana or pay it directly into the PRA Bank Account. If you
choose the bank deposit option, please remember to email our Treasurer (details on Page 19)
with the details of your payment so we can record your membership.
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GOODBYE FROM OUR NEWS & VIEWS EDITOR
Since 2002, it has been my pleasure to produce the twice yearly News & Views. My husband
and I have recently sold our home in Camborne and have moved to the Kapiti Coast. Sadly,
therefore, this will be my last newsletter. It will be up to the Committee to decide whether they
will continue to produce it. However, if there is anyone out there who has the expertise and
would be interested in helping with this, please contact Colin Bleasdale or Carolyn Williams
(contact details on Page 19).I have enjoyed my time on the Committee of
the Plimmerton Residents Association and
have made some good friends. It is a wonderful
community and I strongly urge you, if you are
not already, to become a financial member of
the Association. You have a wonderful group of
people who work very hard on your behalf, at
times for little thanks. If you have some time to
spare, consider putting your name forward to
help the Committee with the myriad of projects
they are involved with.
During my time in Plimmerton, the face of the
Village has changed dramatically and many
other improvements have been introduced
throughout the area, including the recent
introduction of the monthly newsletter that a
number of residents have told us they think is
fantastic.
You are now entering another exciting stage
with many projects on the go to furtherenhance Plimmerton. I look forward to coming
back to visit from time to time and to see what
has been achieved.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish
everyone in Plimmerton a happy festive season.
Kind regards,
Diane Sprowell
SEASONS GREETINGS FROM THE
PLIMMERTON RESIDENTS
ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE
WE WISH YOU ALL A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON WE
LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU ALL AGAIN IN 2010
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Railway Station Refurbishment
This will start while the line is closed in January with the replacement of roofing iron and
guttering etc. PRA Committee Members, Alan Dodson and Dave Anderson, are project
managing the involvement of community volunteers at each stage of the project and working
with rail and local authorities to co-ordinate efforts. There will be lots of opportunities for
locals with skills of every sort to help once the actual interior fit out and painting get underway.
Murals in the Rail Underpass
Five stunning murals by local students were unveiled by our Mayor Jenny Brash in November
in the underpass. Plimmerton Kindergarten, Plimmerton Primary School, St Theresas
Primary School, Aotea College, and Bishop Viard College are all represented.
We thank Meryl and Ian Harwood for all their hard work in co-coordinating this project over
many months and we thank all the talented, hard working students and teachers. These
wonderful Plimmerton-themed works have brought sunshine into a dull part of our village.
Underpass Reed Patterned Fence...
That old concrete wall did not want to budge!
After a great effort it was finally lowered and the new fence put in place. This has brightened
up the area and improved visibility and safety. Thanks to Ian Barlow and the designers and
contractors for a great job.
Mediterranean colour scheme for shops
Our caf corner has been smartened up with a modern colour scheme. Thanks again to the
Village plan team.
Plunket
With generous help from Cherie at Scene@plimmerton, two initiatives are under way to help
Plunket. The CD Merry Christmas Baby is selling like hotcakes all the profits all go to our
local Plunket.
and weve started Welcome New Baby, where all new Plimmertonians will get a welcome
parcel thanks to all our skilled and generous knitters.
Village Plan National Award
The working relationship Porirua City Council has with villages in this area is unique and is
proving very beneficial to our community. In recognition of this they won the top national
prize for their Villages Programme. This was a massive achievement and we congratulate the
team especially our own Ian Barlow.
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We thank all the people we work with at PCC for their support and enthusiasm. We look
forward to working with the Council on many future projects and initiatives to complementthe work already completed in Plimmerton.
Whats New in Plimmerton
Our monthly newsletter continues to bring people in our community together by keeping
people involved and informed about what is happening here, and to make Plimmerton a
happier and safer place to enjoy.
You and your family are welcome to join in with the many projects underway inPlimmerton. Your membership fee of $15 a year per family helps us to with
many of these initiatives.
Join us and support your [email protected]
Support your community its the best!
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$2 MILLION IN LOCAL COMMUNITY GRANTS!
Contributed by Cr Tim Sheppard
Do you know of the Porirua Community Trust, Trust Porirua and the Mana Community Grants
Foundation?
As well as being one of your ward councillors I serve our community as a trustee on these three
trusts which support most generously hundreds of local worthy causes. Heres a little
background on them.
Porirua Community Trust, formerly the Porirua Licensing Trust, is now essentially a shell
organization which allows for the public election of trustees at the same time as council
elections. Trustees elected to the PCT are then also appointed to its two related trusts: Trust
Porirua and Mana Community Grants Foundation.
Trust Porirua (Chair: Sue Dow) has about $6 million of diversified investments, including local
property. Our newly established strategic goal is to distribute 30% of the Trusts net annual
surplus for important community purposes. For example the Trust recently provided a grant of
$100,000 to assist with the development of the new Performing Arts Centre at Whitireia and
introduced a Tertiary Scholarship Scheme offering each of the five local colleges one scholarship
annually of $3,000 per annum for up to three years.
Mana Community Grants Foundation (Chair: John Burke) is a charitable trust which gives out
grants to many hundreds of our local community groups. We will distribute about $2 million this
year with funds generated from gaming machines that the Foundation is licensed to operate in
five venues.
Beneficiary groups range from sports and recreation to cultural and educational. We support
almost all local sports clubs, including codes ranging from archery and athletics through tovolleyball and yachting. Music, fine arts, pottery and theatre are all helped. People of all ages
benefit too, with our grants going to pregnancy help and crches through to daycare for the
elderly and a hospice. Schools and preschools are given money for library books, sound systems,
playground equipment etc. Scouts and Guides are helped, as are the Red Cross and RSA. Our
society at large is protected by our contributions to the Coastguard, Life Flight and Search &
Rescue.
Most grants are four-figure sums but we do have a few key organizations in our community
which receive larger annual amounts. Recently we have been contributing $500,000 a year
towards the capital
cost of the new TeRauparaha Arena
and from 2012 this
amount will be paid
towards the
planned new Arts
Centre.
So many of our citys amenities and assets thrive on these charitable grants!
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Steyne Avenue - Probably named by John Plimmer after The Steyne (pronounced Steen) which
was the social centre of Regency Brighton on England's south coast.
Sunset Parade - Self-explanatory.
Taupo Crescent - Named after Taupo pa (subsequently a Maori land block).
View of Taupo Kainga from the Taua Tapu
(Pukerua) Track
Image: Pataka Museum Collection
The Track - This was probably part of Pukerua
Track (also known as Troups Track) which ran
from Paremata Bridge to Pukerua Beach. It was
originally only a bridle track, made before
Paekakariki Hill Road and the railway were
formed.
Toup's Road - George Troup was Mayor of Wellington
and NZ Railways architect. He designed Dunedin'sRailway Station and was subsequently nicknamed
Gingerbread George. He designed and had a stone
house built for himself in Motuhara Road and also
designed Somme House in Karehana Bay for his brother-
in-law Charles Moore. Troup was eventually knighted.
Pictured Right: Somme House
Ulric Street - named after Sir Clifford Ulric Plimmer (1905-1988), chair of Wright Stephenson &
Co and friend and colleague of Jack Tse who developed the Plimmerton estate. Plimmer
developed the pastoral company Wright Stephenson and Co and held many outside
directorships. Article reproduced courtesy of Porirua City Council www.pcc.govt.nz
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WHATS HAPPENING AT PLIMMERTON KINDERGARTEN
A big THANK YOU from Plimmerton Kindergartento all the local businesses and individuals who have
supported us through 2009.
The Mid Winter Dip was a sensational success due to kind weather conditions and undying
support from the community.
As a result our 'pot of gold' has grown enough to commence
our renovations scheduled for summer break. Our current
fundraiser are frozen croissants (great for Christmas morning) and
freshly made pizzas.
Please contact the Kindy on 233 1027 or by email at
if you would like to purchase some.
Plimmerton has got to be the best place to raise
our children!"
Contributed by Nicky Duncan, Chairperson
Plimmerton Kindergarten Committee
Pictured: The childrens artwork to be hung in the subway
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WHATS NEW AT PLIMMERTON SCHOOL
Another very successful school year is drawing to a close and things
tend to wind-up rather than winding-down at the end of a school year.
Teachers are presently completing end of year assessments and writing
end of year reports. They are also preparing for the gala, water awareness programmes, end of
year concerts, final assemblies as well as readying classes and resources for 2010.
Effective delivery of the New
Zealand Curriculum with a
focus on literacy and numeracy
has continued to be at the
heart of the school's teaching
function. The school's
Integrated Curriculum Plan and
the NZ Curriculum Key
Competencies are the drivers
for planning programmes ofwork.
Provision of additional
interesting and challenging
learning opportunities
continues to be a feature of
school programmes. Cultural
programmes, E.O.T.C. and
visitors to the school were
some of the vehicles for
delivery of additional
programmes. An outstandingJunior Production was
presented in the school hall at
the end of Term 3.
Educational visits and outdoor experiences were available at all areas of the school and students
in Years 3-8 participated in class/syndicate camps during Term 1
Other highlights for the year included:
A programme of school and inter-school sports and sports coaching A school-wide "buddy" programme and each term full school interaction days Participation in environmental activities Swimming programmes and Syndicate Swimming Sports Language Programme for Year 7/8 students Gifted and Talented/Thinking Skills Programmes Choirs and bands at all levels of the school Te Reo and Taha Maori programmes Participation in the Australasian English, Science and Mathematics competitions.
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Plimmerton School has continued to grow throughout the year and the school will end the year
with 467 students in 21 classes. The increasing roll along with the introduction of reduced
pupil:teacher ratios placed additional strain on available teaching spaces and the Board of
Trustees undertook to construct a new classroom block in the field area known as The Bay
earlier in the year. This new modern facility was opened in July in time for the start for the third
term and has proven to be an invaluable addition.
Projections for 2010 show the roll continuing to increase to a maximum of 492 students by the
end of next year and this will create demand for yet another classroom. The Board of Trustees is
presently negotiating with the Ministry of Education to this end.
The teaching staff is
very stable looking
forward to 2010 with
no teachers known to
be leaving at this
stage and the
recruitment of an
additional teacher
completed.
I salute the students
for their work
throughout the year
and thank parents
and the community
for the fantastic
support we receive.
We look forward
another outstanding
year in 2010.
Maurice Laird,
Principal
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LIFE AT ST THERESAS
St Theresas School inPlimmerton has been very
busy as we are fast
approaching the end of the school year!
At the end of Term 3, the school held their biennial
musical production, involving every child, teacher
and most of our parents who supported with
sewing, costuming, and generally helping out. The
musical was entitled Showtime at Sea and
celebrated life in and around the water and the beach a very appropriate theme for this area!
In November the whole school visited Hongoeka
Marae for a day, something we have done for several
years now. The children were welcomed onto the
marae and after the formalities, entertained with their
songs, a haka and a variety of waiata, including a poi
song. The weather was glorious and while the seniors
remained at the Marae for the day, the juniors took
the opportunity to walk back to school via several
Plimmerton landmarks and playgrounds! They had a
wonderful time.
One of our classroom teachers Pauline MacLean
has been working with children to develop a
mosaic mural. This has been a huge task that has
involved working with several children every
lunchtime for many weeks. The mural will be
hang in the rail underpass in Plimmerton and will
be officially unveiled on 28th November 2009.
Contributed by Zita Smith, Principal
A COPS LOT
MANA COMMUNITY POLICE
Local Policing Office
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Firstly, a reminder to all about our local Community Policing Office which is located behind Monteiths Bar
on Mana Esplanade. Staffed during business hours by local volunteers, this is your port of call for non-
emergency enquiries. Neighbourhood Support Groups are arranged through this office too. Either stop
by while the Office is open or contact us on (04) 233 9780.
Liquor and Beaches
As we move towards summer, this is a timely reminder that the beaches in and around the Plimmerton
area are covered by a permanent liquor-ban bylaw governed by the Porirua City Council. It is illegal to
possess or drink liquor on our beaches from 5.00pm -7.00am daily. The purpose of the law is to minimisealcohol related crime at these places and to improve safety around water. In the instance that Police are
required to attend a report of poor behaviour, this bylaw allows them to take action to prevent further
problems.
Pedestrian Crossings / Speed Humps
What are the basic rules surrounding these traffic control measures? I have received several queries
recently and there have been some law changes.
An official pedestrian crossing has white stripes running across the road. A new law has recently been
created stipulating that motorists must give way to pedestrian who wishes to use a crossing.
If there is no raised traffic island in the middle of the crossing, stop and give way to pedestrians on anypart of the crossing. If there is a raised traffic island in the middle of the crossing, stop and give way to
pedestrians on your half of the road. So called "courtesy crossings" provide a place for motorists to allow
pedestrians to cross and are also used to slow the flow of traffic. Motorists are not obliged to stop for
pedestrians, so it is the responsibility of the pedestrian to decide when it is safe to cross. Courtesy
crossings lack the white stripes that identify a crossing as an official pedestrian crossing. These crossings
are currently in place in the Porirua area including the city centre and Steyne Avenue.
Neighbourhood Support Groups
Neighbourhood Support Groups (NSG) have been well established over the years. Some streets have one
or more groups, while others need new people. Perhaps there is already a group in your street, but if
not, would you like to form your own? The NSG is all about getting to know your neighbours and
looking out for one another. As an example - If you are going to be away, ask your neighbour to keep aneye on your property. Ask them if they could clear your letter box as if it is obvious that mail is not being
cleared, it is an indication to a potential burglar that nobody is home.
You could also perhaps ask your neighbour to park a car in your driveway in the evening, which would
look as if there is someone at home.
Neighbourhood Support Groups also involves young ones. If there is anything happening in the street
which does not look right to you, do not hesitate, call the Police.
If someone is on your neighbours property and they look suspicious, call the Police. Graffiti and letter box
damage or suspicious vehicles in your street, are reasons to be vigilant and report it to the Police. Help
keep your area safe. To find out more about NSG, contact the Mana Community Policing Base. The Mana
Coordinator is Cheryl Hood.
Crimestoppers Hotline Launched
This is the stated mission of the new Crimestoppers hotline.
"To provide the community with additional legal means to fight crime in their community in order to create and
maintain a safe and secure environment for that community."
Following success in the US and UK, this service has been established in NZ as a result of theft of Victoria
Crosses from Army Museum. Anonymous information received assisted with the return of the stolen
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property and its value was acknowledged. Sometimes, for whatever reason, people feel that they are not
in the position to directly contact Police. If you wish to make a tip-off either visit www.crimestoppers-
nz.org or call 0800 555 111.Constable Jonathan Westrupp - Mana Community Constable
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PRA COMMITTEE MEMBERS 2009-2010
Name Address Telephone Email address
Dave Anderson 55 Cluny Road 233-1659 [email protected]
Roger Beckett 27 The Track 233-1655 [email protected]
Colin Bleasdale, Chairperson 35 Gordon Road 233-8803 [email protected]
Barry Cook 79 St Andrews Road 233-1129 [email protected]
Alan Dodson 33 Cluny Road 233-1087 [email protected]
Kevin Millard, Secretary 34 Ogilvy Terrace 233-1680 [email protected]
Pip Piper 22A Steyne Avenue 233-8591 [email protected]
Alistair Robb 3 Reserve Road 233-9666 [email protected]
David Sperry, Treasurer 60 Cluny Road 233-1652 [email protected]
Lyndon Underhill 32 Moana Road 233-8005 [email protected]
Sandra Werner,Email Database Secretary
60 Cluny Road 233-1652 [email protected]
Carolyn Williams 22 Beach Road 233-6385 [email protected]
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NEWS & VIEWS
Again, we hope you have enjoyed this issue of News & Views.Welcome if you are a new resident to the area.
Please feel free to contact any one of our Committee members if
you want information about the local Plimmerton Community.
Better still, consider coming along to our meetings. Ring one of
our Committee Members (Page 19) for details. You will find out
about the local issues that are currently concerning our
community and have the opportunity to make new friends.
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News
from ourVolunteer
Fire
Brigade
2009 has been a special year. Following on from our 75th
Jubilee celebrations at Easter, we were able to recognise arare milestone by celebrating and thanking Station Officer
Anton Sutorius for 50 years service with the Plimmerton
and Porirua Fire Brigade's. Anton was presented with only
the 66th fifty year service medal ever awarded at a ceremony held at Plimmerton Boating Club in
July.
Following in the theme of service, in early October, Plimmerton, Porirua, and Titahi Bay
Volunteer Fire Brigade's were collectively recognised for serving the community by receiving the
supreme award at the Porirua City Community Awards sponsored by Wellington Airport and the
NZ Community Trust. We were thrilled to be acknowledged by the city amongst many equally
worthy community organisations.
Recently, we attended a local house fire that started in a pot of fat left unattended on the stove.
The occupant had left the room to answer the telephone when the fat ignited. Despite efforts to
cover the fire with a wet tea towel, the fire took hold and occupant called 111 and evacuated the
house. Fortunately no injuries occurred but many possessions were lost to smoke damage. The
Fire Safety message is to always keep looking while you're cooking.
As we move into summer, now is a good time to have gas bottles
and BBQ hoses checked to prevent leaks, and if you're thinking about
going to the beach, remember that Council Permits are required for
open fires - it only takes one spark to ignite nearby bushes and our
coastline reserves need to be protected for all to enjoy.
On a last note, please drive safely and if an emergency vehicle
approaches, you can help by indicating and giving way early.
Carl Mills Chief Fire Officer
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