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Kōrero
News and stories from Pukerua Bay
Vol 2, Issue 2
April 2022
The opening of Transmission Gully offers new possibilities for better uniting our community and
having a safer, more secure way of life.Kia ora Our community’s values: whanaungatanga
Tēnā koutou e te whānau. It’s a pleasure We have contributions from two In this year’s first three issues of Kōrero,
to bring you the second issue of Kōrero for members of the talented Winchester we’re using this space to showcase three
2022. whānau. Megan’s poem (page 12) was core values that seem evident in people’s
written when she was only seven. A responses to the Village Plan survey:
The theme for this issue is urban
spooky vibe but also, she captures an manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and
planning, a theme that we connect
amazing sense of this place. Nikky kaitiakitanga. This time, our focus is on
with the value of whanaungatanga (see
introduces the idea of a Transition Town, whanaungatanga.
opposite). Our village has made it clear
an idea that seems to address a lot of the Whanaungatanga is about building
that friendliness and caring are big parts
values and priorities we share. Does the and maintaining relationships. It’s root
of who we are and who we want to be. As
idea appeal to you? word is whānau, so it is about creating
we look to the future and all the changes
coming towards us, whanaungatanga is a If all this sparks a desire to get involved a sense of family connection. We grow
value we want to hold onto. and share ideas with others, come to the a sense of whanaungatanga through
community workshop on Wednesday 27 working together and having shared
The issue opens with items from Iain experiences. People in whanaungatanga
April! Let’s listen to what PCC has to say
MacLean and Guy Marriage outlining relationships take responsibility for
about its plans. Then, let’s share our ideas
some of the changes coming our way each other’s welfare. They care about
about what we want future development
as result of decisions by both central each other and work for the good of the
in Pukerua Bay to look like and how we Photo credits: Angus Dreaver
and local government (pages 4–5). Like group. Everybody matters and everybody
want to interact with our neighbours.
communities all around Aotearoa, we care belongs. It’s open!
about people’s ability to have homes of In our next issue, we’re going to keep
their own, but we also care about quality thinking about the future of our place, The opening of the Transmission
of life. Guy asks, “densify or sprawl?” with the overarching theme of climate Ehara taku toa i te toa Gully route, now named Te Ara Nui
What do you think? change. We’ll also bring news of this year’s takitahi, engari, he toa o Te Rangihaeata (the big road of
Matariki celebrations, all connected to the Te Rangihaeata) is a transformative
On pages 6–7 you can read the stories
value of kaitiakitanga.
takitini. moment for our community. It wouldn’t
of two whānau who have gone the
densification route. Pat Hanley and his As always, we welcome your Success is not the work of an have happened without the hard work of
many people who lobbied for it on our
partner recently subdivided their property contributions, due by 15 May. You’ll find individual, but the work of behalf. Not all are here to enjoy it today,
and built a new whare. Meantime, Emma our contact details on page 18 – we’d love many. but we remember them and thank them.
Pym and her partner moved into a new to hear from you! Ngā mihi nui!
property on land that was once a thriving
garden, renowned for its freesias. What
thoughts do their stories spark for you? Community workshop
The village planning review process has Waiho i te toipoto, kaua i te toiroa. When: Wednesday 27 April, 7.30–9.00pm
provided great insights into the thoughts Where: Pukerua Bay Community and School Hall, Rāwhiti Road
Let us keep close together, not wide apart.
and aspirations of our community. We Purpose: Workshop on the Northern Growth Area Structure Plan
pull some of this together on page 8 We acknowledge mana whenua of Have your voice heard! There may not be a lot we can do to affect changes coming towards us, but
and then share some direct quotes from that doesn’t mean we have no influence. The workshop will be a chance to learn more about Porirua
Pukerua Bay, Ngāti Toa Rangatira. For City Council’s Northern Growth Structure Plan and give our feedback. We may even decide to
residents on pages 10–11. We think you Ngāti Toa news, see ngatitoa.iwi.nz create a Structure Plan of our own!
will be inspired!
2. 3.Local development is coming — like it or not! Densify or sprawl?
Porirua City Council (PCC) is PCC is developing a new Structure While we may think that Pukerua Bay Our local Councillors may not entirely
overseeing changes to planning and Plan for the NGA, which maps suburb is the perfect small village, it seems that agree with that concept and are
development that will have a big effect connectivity, walkability, bus routes, central government has other plans. In promising to test its boundaries to allow
on Pukerua Bay. and other key features affecting local passing the Enabling Housing Supply Pukerua Bay to stay at a smaller, sweeter
The Wellington region is one of the development. Structure Plans provide Amendment Bill just before Christmas, scale. However, developers will be
government’s ‘high-growth areas’, and for a wide range of future land uses, Labour and National agreed to densify interested to grab sites and rebuild more
Pukerua Bay is likely to be caught up including future residential areas, the country. A good thing in many ways, densely. Sites that you may not think
in changes we have very little say over. economic development opportunities, but it may also have some unforeseen would work – remember the demolition
Porirua’s population is expected to areas for protection, including future consequences. of the old Paekākāriki Tavern and its
grow by 50% in the next 25–30 years recreation and conservation reserves, Wellington will densify, but so too will rebuilding into the present ghastly
from developments already well into and management of existing reserves, other cities, including both the Hutts, apartments? The same could easily
the planning phases, so our city is not including improved access and Kāpiti, and Porirua. Come August 2022, happen to us here too, but three times
immune to the pressures of change. maintenance. it will be completely lawful for anyone in taller.
The government’s National Policy PCC has to notify this as a variation to Pukerua Bay to plan for three houses on Lastly, just to spoil your supper, PCC
Statement on Urban Development the Proposed District Plan by August their section, where previously only one is also planning for almost continuous
directs councils, including PCC, to free 2022. or two were allowed. housing from here to Plimmerton. The
up their planning rules while focusing The Residents’ Association (RA) has Houses can be taller, too – 11 metres Residents’ Association is continuing to
on high-quality streets, neighbourhoods, been concerned about the potential high, or 12 metres at the peak of a roof. argue hard for a big green belt between
and communities, which are more impact of the NGA since it was first This can easily mean a three-storey us and Plimmerton Farm, but there is
intensive around city centres and proposed. Issues include the loss of the house. Awesome if you have a big flat going to be a long battle ahead: Densify?
transport connections. The goal is unique identity of Pukerua Bay if it rear yard and no-one to play ball on Or sprawl? Choose only one!
Nā Guy Marriage
to create high- and medium-density merges into a bigger suburb, and people it – from now on, you don’t even need
communities with good urban design have pushed for years for a green belt to to ask permission. You just submit
and open spaces without sprawl at the the south. your building consent application and
urban margins. The community will have an away you go. Not only that, but your
Councils have very little choice over this, opportunity to provide feedback on the neighbours can’t complain. No more
as the substantive changes are mandated structure plan. The RA is working with being a NIMBY – it could happen to all
by the government. PCC to ensure the community’s voice is of us.
Intensification and development are heard, and we’re planning a community If you think three storeys might be quite
already happening in Pukerua Bay, workshop on 27 April. You’re warmly tall enough, you’re in for a surprise.
with new infill housing, and greenfields invited to come and share your thoughts Other changes mean that, in theory,
developments planned for Muri Road and expertise. Pukerua Bay could go to six-storey
and Mt Welcome Station. Nā Iain MacLean housing anywhere within ten minutes’
walk of the train station, our local ‘rapid
The Northern Growth Area (NGA) transit’ stop. Ten minutes’ walk covers
between Plimmerton and Pukerua Bay is just about the whole of the village up on For Kate and Iain, the answer was to densify.
identified as a Future Urban Zone in the the hill! With Guy’s help, they now have a beautiful new
District Plan where further greenfields home in what was their backyard and there’s a
development will be concentrated. full house next door!
4. 5.Up with the barricades or down with the welcome mat? Creating new memories
We really need to think about the kind our Rāwhiti Rd property. The cost was the better-than-Wellington weather,
of Pukerua Bay we want and to be well below what we would have had to a very close train station. With the
prepared for a bit of a battle to realise pay for an existing dwelling in the Bay. opening of Transmission Gully, we now
our vision. We now have a small, very eco-friendly even have a quieter road!
Factors influencing the shape and home, surrounded by mature trees. Best
When we started our house hunt, we
character of the Bay include the of all, we have family living in our old
quickly accepted that we would need
opening of Transmission Gully, central house.
to adjust our expectations. Originally,
government’s urban development plans, There are already numerous examples we were hoping for the Kiwi dream of a
Porirua City Council’s (PCC’s) Structure of intensification occurring around the quarter acre with established fruit trees,
Plan and, the elephant in the room, Bay. Given the struggle facing young natives, and space for the veggie garden.
climate change. families to house themselves, maybe However, we’ve been pleasantly surprised
Central government wants to see intensification could be seen as an with what you can do on a 400sqm
residential intensification rather than opportunity for families, friends, and section – even one with a 100sqm house
urban sprawl. That’s good news for small groups of like-minded people to plonked right in the middle and some
Pukerua Bay. I think most of us want come together, build together, and live slightly awkward mini slopes! We’ve got
to see the village character retained. together? a native corner, a herb hillside, planter
That means preventing developments to I remember a time when we were boxes for veggies, a berry fence, and
the south resulting in suburbanisation worried that we were going to lose a some baby fruit trees, including a lemon,
through merging Plimmerton and teacher at the school because we didn’t a lime, a fig, a feijoa, and a peach!
Pukerua Bay. have enough young families. The place Kia ora. Over the New Year of 2021,
A green belt south of the Bay should be became rather static. We couldn’t we moved to a new home on a recently
given priority, in light of climate change keep the fish and chip shop going. So, developed site on Rāwhiti Road. We are
and the need to protect our natural maybe in the future we’ll see sufficient so grateful that this house has enabled
environment. For similar reasons, population growth to support an actual us to join this wonderful community
intensification needs to maximise the restaurant here, an ATM machine, a and given us a sanctuary to start a little
retention of all our beautiful trees, so chemist. Like a proper village. But a family of our own. We’re also very aware
characteristic of Pukerua Bay. suburb? No, thanks. that a beautiful garden was destroyed
Photo credit and story nā Pat Hanley in the making of our whare – and that
Intensification does not necessarily
people have fond memories of what was
mean a field day for developers and
once where we are now.
speculators. What I think it does mean We’re looking forward to creating our
is that we will need to work closely There are so many things we love about own memories on this land. Perhaps
with PCC. To do that, we need a clear Pukerua Bay – evening Goat Track people in the future will fondly
vision for our community, to look beach loops, the community garden, the remember this house for the berries
for opportunities to make our vision supportive Facebook group members, growing through the fence that they
a reality, and to apply pressure as Greedy & Co, yoga classes, ocean swims, nibbled on the way home from school?
necessary. multiple public toilets (handy when
pregnant!), people stopping in to say Photo credit and story nā Emma and Ziggy
My partner and I ‘intensified’ a few years (and soon to be little sprout)
hello and welcome us, our village shops,
back, building a secondary dwelling on
6. 7.Community workshop
As Iain explains (page 4), Porirua City When you were asked about urban
Leah is changing
Council (PCC) is preparing a Structure development, you did not all say the
Plan that will provide a big picture of same things, but there were some
planned development across the city. clear themes. You said that you want
We can’t have a great deal of influence
on this, but we can have some. At the
community workshop on 27 April, we’re
to protect the things you love – our
friendly and relatively small community, Real Estate in
the beauty of our natural environment,
going to learn about PCC’s intentions,
and use what we know about our
and our distinct identity. You want us to
be connected to the wider region and to
Pukerua Bay
community’s aspirations to provide reflect our place in a bicultural nation.
feedback. In the longer term, we’re You want quality, affordable housing,
interested in creating a Structure Plan of more shops, and more local businesses.
our own that recognises the limitations At the same time, you want to protect “I was blown away by the service Leah provided. Leah was
on what we can do but also identifies the the local ecology and avoid high rises or knowledgable, helpful and incredibly friendly. Nothing was too
opportunities. urban sprawl. A lot of people like the much trouble and no question went unanswered. We have met
idea of a green belt and there was strong many agents in our 18 months as house hunters and Leah stands
A vision for our community – support for addressing climate change. out as an exceptional agent. I cannot recomend highly enough.”
what you said On pages 10–11, you can see some of
what people said in their own words. - Jess & Alan Walker
As you know, we’ve had a Village Plan in
place for many years, and we’ve recently A Structure Plan of our own?
been working on reviewing and revising “Leah’s communication really made for a smooth and enjoyable
the Plan. This places us in a good As mentioned above, we’re keen to
flesh out some of your ideas into a experience. We were kept up to date with information and never
position to offer feedback to Council
Structure Plan of our own. Potentially, had to make any follow ups. Her market knowledge and advice
about what we as a community want.
a digital version that could be hosted made us feel really comfortable and in safe hands. Highly
Our analysis of the survey results on the community website. With three recommend.” - Matt & Jess
suggests agreement on the following new developments coming our way,
vision: we’re especially interested in finding
A friendly, caring, and vibrant community opportunities to create some form of
in a beautiful natural setting, supported by green belt that will help us maintain Thinking of selling?
good local infrastructure and facilities. what we love and provide natural Pukerua Bay’s Ngā Uroura team takes a well-earned break.
Contact Leah for a free no obligation appraisal today!
spaces for our new neighbours to enjoy.
As we’ve discussed, three overarching
While we don’t know the details of the
values seem to run through the responses
and are being tested out through Kōrero:
workshop at the time of writing, this X
Leah Jeffries
might be work that can begin there. Sales Consultant
manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, and
whanaungatanga. 022 046 1242
leah.jeffries@tallpoppy.co.nz
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8. 9.Your words on urban planning Mid-size settlement with additional A beautiful natural environment that
“
multilevel buildings on eastern side of is nurtured – a vibrant and diverse
Combating urban sprawl is vital. Too much squeezing of housing into Muri Road houses, with a sports hall community that takes action on social
How many years will it take for PKB and sections and no facility for parking housing squash, table tennis, badminton and environmental issues – a place where
Plimmerton to become joined together by resulting vehicles. Not suitable for high rise and gym, with a public flower garden children and young people thrive and have
development allowed by the recent sale of buildings. alongside SH59 with daffodils, dahlias, a voice – a place that values its history and
Plimmerton Farm? What a nightmare! roses… with walkways on each side is committed to respectfully honouring Te
If PKB does expand because of more
of every street, bigger library with Tiriti.
We strongly support the concept of a green housing, I think apartments of 3 or 4
near-by toilet facilities, flying fox at
belt. Ours should be a community that stories should be accepted, as long as they A peaceful and welcoming village, which
Greenmeadows…
actively protects its natural environment don’t affect their neighbours. At some stage, is self-sustaining but connected. A place
for its own sake and because that is a way we have to let things happen in our own A vibrant community where people know where all ages can enjoy the natural
of looking after our people. suburb. The same goes for state houses. each other and have opportunities to environment and leisure activities.
connect both unplanned ways and actual
Promote and support eco-friendly Not developing traditional, boring A thriving, connected, sustainable
events. A community gathering space. A
developments with trees, green spaces, suburban layouts on flat land with community. A model for a more positive
place with green open space, tall native
protection for areas of native bush/swamp, wide footpaths and curving AusRoad way of living.
bush to walk in where children can play
smaller-footprint energy-efficient houses, compliant cul-de-sacs – instead, permit
and be in touch with nature. Places to ride I would like to see some cohesion between
permeable paving options (where paving is tight, innovative, densely packed housing
bikes and scoot and skate and walk safely. both sides of the current motorway with
required), recycling, composting, walkways, connected with pedestrian paths.
Great public transport to connect adults to some sort of destination in the centre, and
cycleways, and public transport. Lobby
”
If we could influence PCC Plans around work and kids to high school. A place where a few more shops.
against self-serving, profit-driven, overly
developments – whether eco considerations people come to visit because it is known for
lengthy/restrictive covenants that create
are even part of it. So not just plonking its natural beauty and friendly welcoming
bland, soulless suburbs of synthetic car-
in a treeless suburb like Aotea or Grenada spirit. A place where businesspeople can
focussed ‘McMansions’.
with plastic playgrounds and McMansions operate. A safe and clean beach where we
I think we should think carefully about with little public transport. can all swim and play.
how to accommodate more houses and
It would be great if we can have ecovillage Lots of good walking/cycling tracks
people and not lose the awesome vibe
of people sharing facilities. Or even just connecting communities (including those
we have. I think we must prepare for
encourage tasteful subdivision where people proposed in the Northern Growth Plan).
population growth but let’s front foot it and
might share garden space, vehicles, and More housing – built responsibly and
do it in a way that works for us.
things like laundry facilities. Have some respecting ecology. Lots of green space. Shift
[There’s] not enough affordable housing for social housing units. We don’t want to from goods ownership to goods sharing
kids who grew up here and would like to see six story buildings but there are places within the community. e.g., “renting”
stay on. It’s very expensive to subdivide and where three would be fine. E.g., hillsides community-owned items like lawn mowers,
PCC can be picky about the wrong things. where they wouldn’t actually block views or cage trailers, etc. so that every house doesn’t
Older people can find themselves in big shade people. need to each own the same tools that may
houses that may no longer suit their needs get minimal use.
and be interested in subdividing so their Maintain restraints on higher density
housing projects. These are not needed in A harmonious relationship between
kids can live on the property. But the cost
Pukerua Bay and would destroy the very residential amenities and the environment.
and complexity can make it overwhelming.
soul and heart of the area. It should still be good for families.
10. 11.Going home in the dark
I feel like monsters are about to pounce any second
as I shakily walk down the steep hillside.
I stumble around
Your local councillor
trying to keep to the path. Josh Trlin, councillor for the
There is a spooky trickle of water beside me Northern Ward / Pukerua ki te Raki
as I cross bridge after bridge.
Kia ora! My name is Josh Trlin. I’m one of your local
The wooden ball looks like it is full to the brim Music in nature, March 2022. Northern Ward councillors and I want to hear from you.
with magical creatures. Photo credit: Jay Eden • Have an idea to improve our city?
I’m becoming used to the light now. • Concerned about an issue within our community?
The steppy-stumps look like they’ve been covered Music in nature • Want to know more about the work your council is
doing?
in luminous, fleecy blankets. On a warm Saturday in • Got a problem you need council help to solve?
March, members of our Drop me a line and let’s have a chat.
Now I’m at the Halloween house. community enjoyed a
As I near the stairs I see specks of moonlight. magical hour at Brendan
Silver moonlight. Beach, listening to Gabriele � JoshTrlinPorirua
� josh.trlin@labour.org.nz
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Now I’m out of the valley performing her beautiful
I start to near the three witches’ trees. piano compositions.
People are working on the railway line at the station. Gabriele’s performance was in
gratitude for the welcome she
As I get near the park has received as a new resident
I know there is not very far to go to the Bay. Those of us who
till I reach home. were there, sitting on the sand
All my energy is gone as the sound of the music
now I’m climbing the hill. mingled with the sound of
the waves, feel just as grateful
As I go through the enchanted forest to her. A true experience of
I feel a sudden rush of excitement go through me. whanaungatanga.
As I enter the garden
my journey ends. Matariki 2022
I look up at the 24 June will see the first time
big,
Matariki is celebrated as a
bright
public holiday. A series of
full moon
events will be held in Pukerua
and think:
Bay, culminating on 2 July.
“What an adventure!”
For details, see your next
issue of Kōrero, or go to the
Nā Megan Winchester, age 7 (written in 2013)
Pukerua Bay Hub Facebook
page: facebook.com/PKBHub
12. 13.A community in transition
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14. 15.Pukerua Bay ANZAC commemorations, 2022
You are warmly invited to take part in this year’s ANZAC commemorations.
8.00 am ‘Stand to’ at the RSA Clubrooms, 5–7 Wairaka Road, followed by light
refreshments.
11am Community Remembrance Service, Pukerua Bay School and Community
Hall, Rāwhiti Road.
11.30am The RSA Clubrooms will be open for companionship and refreshments.
Noon Wreath laying ceremony at the Wall of Remembrance, Whenua Tapu
Cemetery, Airlie Road.
We will remember them
E kore rātou e kaumātuatia They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old.
Pēnei i a tātou kua mahue nei. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
E kore hoki rātou e ngoikore At the going down of the sun, and in the morning,
Ahakoa pehea i ngā āhuatanga o te wā. We will remember them.
I te hekenga atu o te rā We will remember them.
Tae noa ki te aranga mai i te ata.
“For the Fallen” by Robert Laurence Binyon (1869–
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but please consider a koha. 27 April: Workshop on the Northern Growth Area Structure Plan,
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10 May: Residents’ Association meeting, 7.30–9.30pm, RSA, Wairaka Rd.
98 Rawhiti Road, Pukerua Bay 14 June: Residents’ Association meeting, 7.30–9.30pm, RSA, Wairaka Rd.
Hours 8am-1pm
(Tuesday - Saturday) 2 July: Community celebration of Matariki.
Coffee, Homemade Baking OUR SKINK: The image of the Whitaker’s
Skink on our banner, and in the Residents’ To list an event in the June issue, please email newsletter@pukeruabay.org.nz
& Pies
Association logo, was created by local artist, by 15 May.
Pauline Morse.
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