Liquor Consumption Meeting

Interest in the issue of dealing with alcohol consumption and ways of dealing with the effects have increased significantly. Over the last few weeks, there have been articles in the media publicising some of the issues. Some discussion has occurred at Newtown Residents Assn meetings and a meeting on the specific subject is being organized for Monday 8 February at 7.30pm.

There will be representatives from Wellington Police, Wellington City Council, Newtown Business and Newtown Residents. Newtown Residents are encouraged to participate by coming along and having your say.

Date :    MONDAY 8 FEBRUARY 2010

Time :     7.30 PM

Where :  NEWTOWN HALL, Daniel Street, Newtown.
(Opposite the Mediteranean Warehouse)

Subject : WHY NEWTOWN NEEDS TO HAVE A LIQUOR BAN

The outcome of this meeting will be reported to the next monthly meeting of the Newtown Residents Association on 15 February 2010.

$4 Million Newtown Upgrade Works Continue

The following is the text of a message from the Wellington City Council:

$4 Million Newtown Upgrade Works Continue
28.09.09

Work is due to start in October on a $600,000 project to upgrade and divert a stormwater main to alleviate flooding in Newtown.

It is the latest in a $4 million series of infrastructure and road safety projects being undertaken in the Constable Street area.

Continue reading $4 Million Newtown Upgrade Works Continue

Welcome!

Welcome to the new Newtown Residents Association website.

This website is intended to provide pertinent news and event details for the Association and Residents of Newtown.

The Association in Brief
The Newtown Residents Association exists to promote the interests and community of the residents of the area. We are a group of local residents who gather together to share views on a wide range of matters that might impact on the community in which we live, work and play. Amongst other matters, the Association organises the highly successful Annual Newtown Festival, patronises the Newtown History Project and has a close relationship with Wellington City Council in many matters pertaining to the area.

Join in and be heard!
Association meetings are open to the public and may be attended by anyone. Should voting be necessary on any issue, only the vote of members will be counted. Membership is available to all (16+) residents of Newtown, Mt Cook, Berhampore and those who have an interest in the future well-being of Newtown. Membership is currently by payment of a gold coin (NZ) donation.