Monthly Archives: August 2014

Meet the Candidates meeting: 7pm Thursday September 4th, St Anne’s Hall

At St Anne’s Hall, 22 Emmett Street, Newtown

Newtown Residents’ Association and St Anne’s Newtown are hosting an evening to meet some of the candidates for the Rongotai electorate.

Among the candidates who have agreed to attend this gathering are:

Sultan Eusoff, Chris Finlayson, Annette King, Russel Norman, Ariana Paretutanganui-Tamati, Brent Pierson & Bruce Welsh

The meeting will be moderated by Patrick Morgan.

 All are welcome to attend this meeting to listen to what they have to say and to ask questions.

 The formal part of the meeting will be followed by supper.

The General Election 2014 is on September 20th. 

Advanced voting is available from September 3rd.

More information here about voting in Rongotai – including where and when for advanced voting.

Next Meeting: Monday 18th August 2014 at 7.30pm

7.30 at the Community Hall 71 Daniell Street, at the Constable Street playground

Cycleway Citizens’ Panel Update what happens next?

Guest speaker – Paul Barker, Safe and Sustainable Urban Transport Manager, Wellington City Council.

Identifying Local issues

Report on current local issues.

Residents’ Association Consultation Process

Continuing discussion of ideas for improving our consultation process.

Wellington Urban Growth

Discussion of  plans for residential growth along Adelaide Road – Riddiford Street.

Newtown Festival 2015 – the longest month ever!

6 weeks of events from 13th February 2015 – Celebrating Newtown!

125 stall bookings already received for Fairday.

Many inquiries from bands interested in taking part in next year’s Festival.

Zoo  Carparks    

Carparks in Mansfield St now p180, to allow more turnover of carparks for people visiting the zoo.