Berry Boys collection John and Maud Taylor

February 1917. Their son Francis Taylor was a

Pukerua bay resident for decades.
Plimmerton Residents Association Newsletter
Whats new in Plimmerton?
June 2014
AGM on Antarctic evening attracts good turnout
Icy conditions outside did not deter more than 50 intrepid residents who
enjoyed a stimulating evening in the
very cosy Plimmerton Boating Club.
Allan Dodson shared images and
stories of Plimmertonians in World
War One. His passion for our history
is contagious and the story of his
detective work in researching the
recently found Berry Boys glass
plate photographs of boys heading off
to war is engrossing. Allan is working
with Te Papa on this project and with
Pataka planning an exhibition for
WW100 commemorations.
Roger Johnston showed the
miraculous transformation of
Karehana Park from a gloomy little
used area into an appealing
community asset. Our major project
of the past couple of years is an
outstanding example of project
management and community support.
Emergency management training and
organization was introduced by
WREMO staff who also have supplies
of the two planning booklets (for
families and neighbourhoods) for our
street groups. The message about neighbourhood groups being the key to
survival in emergencies, as experienced in Christchurch was stressed again.
Carolyn Williams outlined other projects completed, on-the-boil or about to get
under way. She appealed for people here to share their interests and get
involved 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 and
the current committee were re-elected with some new people expressing
interest 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 Plimmerton
Boating Club, a ten trip coffee ticket to The Big Salami and tickets to The
Lighthouse, Pauatahanui ... thanks to all our very generous sponsors.


And thanks too to everyone who made the effort, like Captain Oates, to get out
and brave the elements.
All AGM documentation is on the web site including Roger Becketts impeccable
financials and budget, the Chairmans report and so on.
ANZAC story Papa Mike-Mike: Failed to return
On the evening of 16 June 1944 a force of 323 aircraft formed up to launch a
strike on a synthetic oil plant in the Ruhr Valley. Pilot Officer Maurice
Lambert, Royal New Zealand Airforce and Plimmerton resident was there.
Read on www.plimmerton.org.nz/anzac-stories/pilot-officer-lambert/
NZ Post
Changes to postal services in Mana are about to be announced. Kris Dando
from Kapi Mana is looking in to it. As soon as we get confirmation we will
advise people on our email list.
If you want to know about Police, civil defence and community news then make
sure we have your email plimmertonra@gmail.com
Defibrillation and CPR training success
Thanks to Cory Burrows from Wellington Free Ambulance for his enthusiastic
interactive training session organized by the PRAs Dave Anderson and our local
volunteer fire brigade. St Andrews hall was packed with locals keen to learn
how they might save a loved one. The evening was so successful that another
session is planned in a couple of months time. People of all ages can and
should learn these skills. Register interest for your family and friends to attend
the next session plimmertonra@gmail.com (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 to
set up an emergency centre and all the other vital skills to manage after a
disaster. WREMO are running four-session training courses locally and some
locals are already completed the course and are now involved in other
emergency planning activities.
Contact Alan Reader today plimmertonra@gmail.com (emergency)
Volunteer Porirua is looking for people with strange and
wonderful 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 attend
to 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 porirua@volunteerwellington.org.nz



Boulders, baffles and beautification
Its all going to be happening in the next few weeks as the remodelling of
Karehana Park Stream is competed. It will look amazing peruse the excellent
drawings http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/events/karehana-park/
When all the heavy duty work is done on the stream the stretch of path to the
playground will be completed.
Roger Johnston reminds us that his years of work on this project will end with
this fifth phase of work and he will hand the shovel over to a team of people
with young children for the playground redevelopment phase. So if you have
kids who have ideas about play equipment and you enjoy this fabulous asset in
Plimmerton then contact Roger plimmertonra@gmail.com (playground)
Mid winter dip Plimmerton Kindergartens annual fundraiser
Sunday 22 June at Karehana Bay from 11am
Get your team registered and put the date in your diary
www.Facebook.com/plimmertonkindergarten
Have you changed your email? These ones have bounced!
barney.knox@hotmail.com, kim.m.lawton@lcloud.com, and@plasticstudio.com
donna@schwassconstruction.co.nz, pmgi@xtra.co.nz, aitkenhome@clear.net.nz
chris-highet@clear.net.nz
Please contact us with your new email plimmertonra@gmail.com (email
change).
Entertainment
Emerging Light Gallery Steyne Ave
Friday 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 works
from his Matariki album.



Saturday 21 June Thursday 26 June Matariki exhibitions
Matariki-themed works by students from Plimmerton and Pukerua Bay Schools
and St Theresas. Each school will have an exhibition day where parents and
art lovers can view the work and bid for them in an auction. All proceed will
go 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 Dance
Saturday 21 June 8-11.30pm Plimmerton Pavilion
Get hopping to the Klezmer Rebs Band
Tickets $12 from Helen Webber 233 1238 or Joan Reader 233 8041
Pay online Plimmerton Dance 38 9000 0594102 10 with your name in the
reference line
Please bring a plate for a shared supper
Admission strictly by ticket only. Invitation and more info see
http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/music/#KlezmerRebs
VSA film fundraiser Sunday 8 June
See the film that has the royal knickers in a knot Grace of Monaco Afternoon
tea 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 in
the reference field
Mana Art Society Queens Birthday Exhibition
At the societys art rooms on Plimmerton domain from 31 May -2 June. Work
will be on display and for sale from some of the 90 local artist members. Last
year 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 5
June
Featuring Australian Elvis champion
Allen McDonald
$20 show only 8pm, $40 sumptuous
dinner and show from 6pm
Call Richard 233 1592


Winta Warma Sunday 22 June 3-5.30pm at The Lodge
Pauatahanui
The acclaimed country folk band Gravel Road will perform while you enjoy
fireside wine and nibbles. Catch up with family, friends, neighbours, or
workmates at tables of 8-12 to enjoy the great music on a mid-winter Sunday
afternoon. Tickets $20, cash bar.
Bookings essential Barbara 234 8844 barbtnz@xtra.co.nz or Jo 027 458 3306
joannelong99@xtra.co.nz
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 Club
Sunday 15 June 2014.With a guest artist dinner and show 6.30-8.30
Book with Richard 233 1592
Plimmerton Boating Club 2014 quiz series
Manager Richard de Groot tells us that the first quiz in the series was awesome.
Eight teams competed in a fierce competition. Phenomenal stamina was
shown by the solo team Half Cutt placing 4
th
equal with The Gropers. Winners
were One Night Stand followed closely by Seaview Sails and Mana View. All the
results (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 teams
welcome to the competition, call me 233 1592 and join us on Thursday 26
June.
Special great value bar meals from chef TJ are available.
Jam night, Open mike, The Boat Club Blues, whatever you call it
Richard also reminds the musos in our midst, Every second Thursday were
jamming at Plimmerton Boating Club. Three mikes and PA system available.
Everyone welcome, performers and fans.
www.facebook.com/events/6133291387520901
Pataka exhibitions
Fantastic line up of exhibitions planned. Check out Kapi Manas listing in the
paper or http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/top-stories/in-the-news/
Changes at the helm of Plimmerton Croquet Club
The club tells us they are looking forward to another year of triumphs and skill
mastery on the lawns. New president Arthur von Sturmer and the team are
featured http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/what-to-do-in-plimmerton/croquet/


Election organisation
We have been asked if we think Plimmerton needs other voting places as well
as the school (Karehana and Camborne were mentioned). We dont think so
but if you want to talk to the returning officer contact Brendon
brendon@elections.govt.nz
City centre redevelopment workshop bursting with ideas
More than 80 people participated in a reclaiming the canopies workshop with
international guru David Engwicht to develop ideas for revitalising Poriruas
CBD. Now 13 volunteer project leaders are working on formalising those ideas
for presentation at the end of June. At the end of winter there will be a three
day makeover of the area led in the chosen style. Thanks to everyone from
Plimmerton who contributed positive ideas. It will be exciting to see the
proposals and to finally see this dreary space brought to life.
Community services
Hoe hoe hoe grow your own vegetables
John Lambie would like to hear from you if you dont have a veggie garden but
would like one 233 8597
Nanny available
Kristina is a nanny looking for work here. She can work till 3pm every day and
has the right experience. 234 8376 kris_tina888@hotmail.com
Motuhara Road clean up this Saturday 31 May 9am-12.30
From 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 2196
Lynette 237 3412, Michele 027 237 3412
Flat to rent purpose built self-contained, sunny in a quiet cul-de-sac
with one double bedroom. Plimm-Camborne area, quick walk to station
and village. Off street parking, furnished or unfurnished. Sky and
internet by neg. $300 per week. Sounds nice. Call Brendon 233 9286
027 440 0436
House for rent two weeks 3-13 July on foreshore 5 minutes to village.
Two bedrooms 021 212 0204.



Project management roles for people outside the
executive
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 the
community. 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)


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 plimmertonra@gmail.org.nz

Our website: http://www.plimmerton.org.nz/
and our email: plimmertonra@gmail.com
Support your community its the best!