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    • Abandoned crossing after southerly front rolls through early
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 07/01/2023 - 07:30 - 10:15 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  19 2 people in a small 3.5m dinghy were caught out by a southerly front coming through sooner than expected whilst fishing. They made the decision to abandon the return leg from Mana Island and took shelter on the island, calling Coastguard for assistance. They left their vessel anchored just off shore and swam to the beach where they waited. We nosed up on the gravel beach and picked them up. After ensuring they were in good health and providing them blankets to warm up, we approached the vessel near rocks and hooked the anchor line, pulling it up and out to deeper water. Vessel Details Length:  3.50m Resources Attendees:  Devine CMFF Jason Hall Mark Presling Neil Cornwell NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  Te Awarua Rescue read more
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        • -41.089425, 174.7888


    • 6hr tow of yacht from Wellington south coast
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Thu, 05/01/2023 - 09:30 - 21:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  84 38ft steel yacht got it's anchor stuck near Makara/Ohau. Whilst manoeuvring to release it they overheated the engine. They were unable to sail due to low wind and inexperience, so ended up drifting south in the strong currents. By the time we got to them they had drifted 10NM into Cook Strait, south of Karori Rock through the Karori Rip. It took us 5hrs to tow them back to Mana, by which point the tide was at it's lowest point. We had to put them on the mooring just outside the bar and then return the passenger back to base, leaving the skipper aboard. Vessel Details Length:  12.00m Resources Attendees:  Devine Jason Hall Mark Presling espi NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer zanebublitz CRV's Used:  Te Awarua Rescue read more
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      • karori
      • makara
      • tuatara

        • -41.400833, 174.629722


    • Op niord 12122022
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Mon, 12/12/2022 - 09:15 - 21:00 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  58 NIORD, 12 metre yacht reported gearbox failure while near Maori Bay Pelorous Sound DO made contact and monitored the yacht as it sailed back to Mana. TAR went out to bring it over the bar and into the marina and berth   Momitorinmg by IMT = 10 hrs Operation:                      =3 hrs Vessel Details Length:  10.00m Resources Attendees:  dfranks Jason Hall espi NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  Te Awarua Rescue
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        • -41.076488, 174.811878


    • Op Shalimar 21062022
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Tue, 21/06/2022 - 09:30 - 10:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  3 Shalimar was stuck in the lift dock (1 engine removed) wind conditions prevented the vessel being moved out. Dock was needed to lift MR1 Crew assisted with lines to manage Shalimar out and into the CGM berth Vessel Details Length:  10.00m Resources Attendees:  XWD NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer
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      • tuatara

        • -41.099457, 174.86784


    • OP Shalimar 19062022
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sun, 19/06/2022 - 15:00 - 16:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  3 Shalimar needed a tow to the lift berth. Only one engine operating, conditions prevented a solo hop.MR1 used the modified TOW SOP to set up an alongside tow, and moved Shalimar to the lift dock Vessel Details Length:  10.00m Resources Attendees:  Devine NZ Tuatara CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
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        • -41.102303, 174.867496


    • Op Shalimar II
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Tue, 21/06/2022 - 09:30 - 10:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  3 Shalimar was stuck in the liftout berth with one engine and no ability to manouver  safely. MR1 had been boked for a lift out, Shalimar was moved using handlines from MR1. Shalimar docked in the MR1 berth Vessel Details Length:  10.00m Resources Attendees:  XWD NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer
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        • -41.099199, 174.867153


    • Op Shalimar
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sun, 19/06/2022 - 15:10 - Tue, 21/06/2022 - 16:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  148 Shalimar needed a tow to the lift out bay to have an engine removed. weather conditions precluded a safe move on one engine. Crew worked on a modified SOP for moving a vessel safely out of a mororing and secured to the CRV. The SOP worked well. Shalimar was moved using MR1 and a shore crew with lines Vessel Details Length:  10.00m Resources Attendees:  Devine XWD NZ Tuatara CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
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        • -41.100751, 174.867496


    • Op waka ocean challegege 23042022
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 23/04/2022 - 08:30 - 16:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  62 Total Volunteer Hours:  40 MR1 supported the Waka Ocean Challenge event from Kapiti Brach to Kapiti Island and thence into Porirua Harbour. 11 Waka, 62 paddlers, 3 support vessels MR1 maintained a watch on all vessels and crew for the event and were prepared for crew recovery if required, weather conmditions were good on the day anmdf a great effort from the paddlers saw all safely ashore in Porirua Crew worked on snr crew assessment reviews, MOSS drills, search patterns and Incident planning during the day Resources Attendees:  XWD CMFF espi NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
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      • porirua
      • tuatara

        • -40.879544, 174.977703


    • Op hobo 18042022
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Mon, 18/04/2022 - 12:30 - 16:00 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  3 Total Volunteer Hours:  14 HOBO would not start, vessel at anchor and safe. MRC contacted and they declined the charge rate. MRC ran CH16 calls for support. MRC contacted Policewho authorized a tow.HOBO had $50 of fuel put in before voyage. this was not enough for their plans.Engine turned over but no fuel to start5 up. Vessel towed back to Mana Marina. Vessel Details Length:  4.00m Resources Attendees:  CMFF Neil Cornwell NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
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        • -41.092472, 174.796085


    • Removal of log navigation hazard
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sun, 16/05/2021 - 08:30 - 12:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  0 Total Volunteer Hours:  24 A large log was reported to be partially submerged, but stuck in the same position, near Plimmerton Boating Club that was a significant boating hazard. The Harbour Master asked us to attempt to recover it to remove the hazard. We were able to get a line onto it and towed it back to Mana Cruising Club, where we towed it up the launching ramp with the 4x4.  Vessel Details Length:  11.00m Resources Attendees:  Devine Weedoogie Jake_Presling Mark Presling NZ Tuatara zanebublitz CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
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      • tuatara

        • -41.075556, 174.8486


    • Bath Tub Race - Safety Boat for MCC
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 27/03/2021 - 14:30 - 17:00 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  10 Safety boat for Mana Cruising club bath tub race.  Traine split helm and undertook MOB exercise Vessel Details Length:  4.00m Resources Attendees:  CMFF Weedoogie NZ Tuatara Trevor Burgess CRV's Used:  CRV Pelorus Toyota Prado
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      • tuatara

        • -41.099858, 174.866608


    • Breakdown 11032021
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Thu, 11/03/2021 - 19:15 - 20:15 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  9 vessel reported broken down (fuel problem) somewhere in the Titahi Bay/Mana Island area with 2 POB. Cell phone coms, no radio, small runabout, new to the owner. MR1 and MR2 responded to the reported area, vessel was located at anchor after drifting in towards the rocks western end of Whitireia Park, Crew wearing PFD's, vessel had run out of fuel MR1 connected a tow and took them back to the Mana Marina (long tow, then raft up) Vessel Details Length:  4.00m Resources Attendees:  Devine Chris Darch CMFF Jason Hall espi NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer warwick.bayne zanebublitz
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      • tuatara

        • -41.092949, 174.837627


    • Member Tow 04032021 : B35 to lift out wharf
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Thu, 04/03/2021 - 17:00 - 19:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  17 Large launch was  rafted from B35 to lift out wharf. Problem with stern leg that would not operate. launch had no propulsion or steering Vessel Details Length:  10.00m Resources Attendees:  CMFF Jason Hall sarge espi NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer warwick.bayne CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
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        • -41.100447, 174.867267


    • Amazing Grace 21/01/21
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Thu, 21/01/2021 - 17:00 - 20:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  31 Amazing Grace (modified lifeboat)was used as a tow exercise for pre operational assessment training 1) crew briefed and were to develop an operations plan, this was reviewed by the crews of MR1/MR2. a final plan was approved by the 2 x masters. 2) Plan was completed, pre-event planning included taking mooring rings up to the poles, briefimg the owner, setting the rafting system up. 3) Olan was executed, not hazards developed that were not planned for, event completed with no errors. Vessel Details Length:  12.00m Resources Attendees:  Chris Darch CMFF Jason Hall sarge espi NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer warwick.bayne zanebublitz CRV's Used:  CRV Pelorus Mana Rescue 1
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        • -41.106919, 174.86166


    • Yacht with water pump issues and no wind
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 16/01/2021 - 04:00 - 08:00 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  5 Total Volunteer Hours:  28 A yacht with a family on board (2 adults, 3 children) were motoring from Mana to Marlborough Sounds in light winds for a holiday when their water pump failed. Because there was no wind they were unable to make any headway sailing into the tide. MR1 was dispatched to to them home to Mana Marina. Vessel Details Length:  11.00m Resources Attendees:  Mobiinz CMFF Jake_Presling Jason Hall Mark Presling NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer
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        • -41.0872, 174.735


    • Broken down runabout nestled in the rocks
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Fri, 15/01/2021 - 22:45 - Sat, 16/01/2021 - 02:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  3 Total Volunteer Hours:  30 Coastguard Radio received a call from the wife/partner of a man who had managed to get a SMS message to her to say they (3 POB, including an 11 year old boy) had broken down and needed assistance from near Pukerua Bay. Vessel Details Length:  5.00m Resources Attendees:  Mobiinz CMFF Mark Presling Neil Cornwell Polarbear NZ Tuatara warwick.bayne zanebublitz CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1 read more
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        • -41.032865, 174.870096


    • Yacht needing assistance into marina
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Fri, 01/01/2021 - 12:00 - Thu, 07/01/2021 - 14:50 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  4 Total Volunteer Hours:  1027 32ft yacht with motor issues, 2 pob (inc 2 small children) sailed back across Cook Strait but needed assistance to get into marina. Arranged a rendezvous time just inside north end of Mana Island. Once they got closer to the channel we took them under tow and brought them to their berth in Mana Marina. Vessel Details Length:  10.00m Resources Attendees:  CMFF GregoryJeames Katestewart Mark Presling NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer warwick.bayne CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
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        • -41.077704, 174.804883


    • Overdue diver at Owhiro Bay
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Wed, 30/12/2020 - 12:00 - 12:30 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  3 Whilst returning with a tow job to Plimmerton Boating Club we heard a mayday relay on CH16 from MOC advising vessels in the area of Owhiro Bay that there was a missing/overdue diver in the water, requesting assistance to search for them.  We contacted Police to see if they wanted our assistance to search the area. They requested us to respond to Owhiro Bay and we quickly returned to Mana Marina to take on more fuel and pick up some extra crew.  Whilst preparing to depart we were stood down because the diver was located on shore safe and well. Resources Attendees:  CMFF Mark Presling Neil Cornwell NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer warwick.bayne CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
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        • -41.350195, 174.756742


    • Runabout with fuel/engine problems
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Wed, 30/12/2020 - 15:00 - 16:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  3 Total Volunteer Hours:  9 Small runabout with 3 divers on board had fuel issues. Engine would idle but die under power. At anchor near shore. Towed back to Mana Marina (had launched between the bridges). Vessel Details Length:  4.00m Resources Attendees:  CMFF Mark Presling Neil Cornwell NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer warwick.bayne CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
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        • -41.095794, 174.779915


    • Dinghy caught out by conditions
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Wed, 30/12/2020 - 14:00 - 15:00 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  6 Whilst having lunch we heard a radio call with MOC from a dinghy that had nearly capsized crossing from Titahi Bay to Mana Island due to wind increasing unexpectedly. They had lost their kayak, which they were carrying on the dinghy, and had decided to beach it at the ranger station on Mana Island to wait for the conditions to improve before returning. A couple of vessels found the kayak and radioed MOC with the details. One of the vessels recovered it and returned it to Mana Marina. Vessel Details Length:  3.00m Resources Attendees:  CMFF Mark Presling Neil Cornwell NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer warwick.bayne read more
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      • titahi-bay
      • tuatara

        • -41.092655, 174.785714


    • Op White Lighning
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Thu, 31/12/2020 - 12:45 - 16:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  26 17" boat had gearbox problem, would not drive.Called CG for assistance. MR1 responded and located and recovered the vessel.Initial reports had location as Hunter Bank, Located at Tarapunga Shoal 4Nm to the North Vessel Details Length:  6.50m Resources Attendees:  CMFF GregoryJeames Jake espi NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer warwick.bayne
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        • -40.88731, 174.804665


    • Titahi Bay Dinghy Capsize
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Fri, 16/10/2020 - 21:00 - Sat, 17/10/2020 - 00:30 Operation Type:  SAROP Cat 1 People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  35 Vessel Details Length:  3.00m Resources Attendees:  Devine CMFF Weedoogie Jake_Presling Jason Hall Katestewart Mark Presling Neil Cornwell Polarbear NZ Tuatara CRV's Used:  CRV Pelorus Attachments Image:  read more
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        • -41.107291, 174.818514


    • September 2020 Residents’ Association meeting minutes
      • Tuesday, September 8, 2020Pukerua Bay RSA, 5-7 Wairaka Road Present: Paul FitzGerald (Chair), Nikky Winchester (Secretary), Iain MacLean, Kate Dreaver, Pauline Morum, Jonathan Harker, Margaret Blair, Mel Galletly, Bill Jackson, Nathan Waddle (PCC), Josh Trlin (PCC)Community: Glenda Robb, Whetu Bennett ( WREMO), Moira Lawler, Sara Thomson, Pat Hanley, Alan Clarke, Gillian CandlerApologies: June Penhey, Jenny Brash (GWRC)Approval of previous minutes: moved Iain MacLean, seconded Kate Dreaver, none opposed, carried. Penguin survey Glenda Robb from the Kapiti Coast Biodiversity Project explained that they have received funding to do surveys on little blue penguins in Pukerua Bay. September to December is their nesting time. They use two methods: on sandy beaches, they look for footprints in the sand early in the morning; or they use a specially-trained dog to sniff them out (this is particularly good on non-sandy beaches). Leaflets will be circulated along Ocean Parade, Beach Road and Hanui Road in the next week. There is also a trapping programme along the beach to remove predators such as rats and stoats. The hope is that a large enough population will be found that a programme can be put in place to protect them and ideally increase their numbers over time. The survey will take place in the next few weeks (weather dependent). There are groups elsewhere in the country doing similar work to protect their local korora populations. Gillian pointed out that the dog walking area on the beach is right by where there are penguin nests. Glenda suggested it may be worth lobbying PCC to make it a dog-free area, though it is difficult to get such a status. It was noted that there is still an ongoing problem of enforcement, which is not helped by the fact that there are no signs on the beach asking people to keep dogs on the leash. Action: Iain to contact Brent Tandy at DOC re signage.Action: Glenda to circulate link to a webcam in a nesting box in Paekakariki.Action: Committee to circulate flyers to other parts of the village in October with the AGM notices. Porirua City Council update Nathan explained that the District Plan was activated and is now available for people to feed back on by 20 November. PCC is approaching each Residents Association in the city to invite responses. Josh is on the Climate Change working group, which is looking at updating their terms of reference. The group currently has representatives from each of the GWRC councils plus Mana Whenua. Two big changes are being proposed: bringing in an accountability mechanism to ensure action and follow through; and providing capacity to have Mana Whenua representatives from all six iwi in the region. He noted that PCC is also starting to organise workshops for consultation on the Long Term Plan. Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office (WREMO) Whetu Bennett is the WREMO community resilience adviser in Porirua. He congratulated Pukerua Bay for our village’s response to the Covid-19 lockdown. Whetu focuses on high priority areas in the city (Whitby and Waitangirua) but is available to answer questions and provide support. He can run workshops on planning and preparing for emergencies, as well as earthquake drills. He helps PCC identify areas that they can assist with, and currently he is looking to find a location in Pukerua Bay for a new 25,000 litre water tank. There are already community water tanks at the school and the library. In case of a civil emergency, the local WREMO operations centre is in Elsdon. Emergency Assistance Centres provide support such as a nurse and social worker. However, it is likely to take at least eight days to get those set up. In the meantime, Pukerua Bay would need to be self-sufficient. Kate explained that there is a need to refresh the Civil Defence plan for the village. Whetu is happy to work with a local team to update it and also to help run a workshop to introduce residents to the updated plan. WebsiteAction: Kate/Iain/Paul/Jon to discuss edit requirements for Covid-19 page.Action: Paul to put a tshirt in the noticeboard to encourage sales.Action: Iain to talk to Archway Books about selling tote bags. Financial 00 AccountExpenses: $164.06 Surfers’ Seat $159.28 Muzzy – T-shirtsIncome: $76.70 Teas, cakes, plants at Community Garden Open Day $0.64 Interest 25 AccountIncome: $0.14 Interest Correspondence A message was received from Annette on 27 August regarding composting at the community garden. Paul has since talked to her. Progress on action items Action: Bill/Jon to discuss options for cloud storage.Action: Jon to add the information about the 25 memorials around the village to the RA website once Margaret has collected the information.Action:Pauline/Iain/Kate to continue investigating options for organising an art auction in November/December.Action: Margaret to remove Brian Sullivan and Pauline Morse as signatories from the PKBRA bank account as they are no longer committee members.Action: Margaret/Nikky to discuss the process for adding Nikky to the list of signatories.Action: Iain/Paul to ask PCC to send their monthly updates to secretary@ and chair@ and remove all other names from their mailing list.Action: Jon to ask Dave Pepperell about posting information on the website about the Surfers Seat event.Action: Margaret to organise the seat plaque for Ernie Amey and Kath Fowler.Action: Iain to look for name of DOC contact person re the installation of new signage about keeping dogs on a lead at the beach.Action: Bill to investigate possibility of recycling computer equipment. E-Waste Services have recently moved to 1 Prosser Street, 04 564 5464. They accept anything with a plug that is electronic. You can drop off or they will pick up. They also recycle polystyrene. Projects update Muri Platform building The updated lease is sitting in the Kiwirail office in Wellington Station and can’t be accessed until we move into Level 1 lockdown. The opening went well. However, some work is still required to fit the panels accurately. The event was led by representatives from Ngāti Toa who did a significant blessing of the community garden as well as the building. Thanks to Jane Comben for the design work and to Ted Coates for mowing and tidying up along the platform. The community garden group offered hot drinks and sausages, and there was also storytelling. Action: Margaret to provide appropriate details on the event to Jon for website. Village Plan review Kate met with Justine from PCC. While PCC are keen to help with our village planning review; however, with the pause on capital funding and the pause on the village planning programme, it may be difficult to get financial support from them. The Village Plan team need to write a brief explanation of the purpose of the village plan, and how we intend to engage with the community in an ongoing way over the coming decades. The hope is to still get some funding from PCC for the survey, but the timing for launching the survey will be delayed. Community centre Action: Iain to talk to the Diocese about their intentions for St Mark’s building. Annual General Meeting Date: Thursday 22 October, 7.30-9pm at the Community and School Hall. The School Newsletter is going out on 24 September. Action: Paul to ask school to include AGM notice and kororā survey leaflet in newsletter. Programme Glenda – penguin surveyGillian – litter surveyPlimmerton Farm developer?Friends of Taupo Swamp?Village Planning survey There was some discussion about whether to organise a supper. This depends on the Lockdown level at the time, so a decision will need to be made nearer to the date of the meeting. Proposed amendments to Rules There was some discussion about whether the RA should actively be advocating for local businesses. It was suggested that the Village Planning survey include a question, and that the Rules may be reconsidered after the survey has been completed. The other proposed changes were discussed. Action: Paul/Nikky to rewrite and present via email for approval by the Committee so the amendments can be circulated to the community at least 14 days before the AGM. Other business Action: Committee to read through the draft Committee handbook and discuss in more detail at the October meeting. Meeting ended: 9.54pmNext meeting: 13 October 2020 Appendix: Village Planning update from PCC He Are Pukerua The uncovering of the latest heritage panels last Saturday at the former Muri Station Southbound was a great time for celebrating and sharing the history of railways in Pukerua Bay. The research and writing the team has undertaken (especially Ashley and Margaret Blair) is an outstanding commitment to bring this heritage to the community. The final installation within the available remaining village planning budget for this project will be the wide format heritage station along Centennial Highway, celebrating the construction of the road. The structure is now in place and just needs the panels fixed to the frame later in the year. Ara Harakeke shared pathway extension After the success of widening the footpath from the shops to the overbridge, NZTA have asked if PCC could consider widening the section from Haunui Road to SH1 near Ted Coates’ house with 100% funding. PCC’s construction partner Mills & Albert are currently costing the proposal. When the costed proposal has been received, it has to be submitted to NZTA for their internal processes to evaluate and decide if it is a suitable project for funding. PCC will let us know when the costing is submitted. Community food forest It was great to see the renovations now underway again following the COVID 19 lockdown on the former northbound Muri Station building. Please keep all receipts for the materials, as they need to be submitted to Council before 31December for accounting purposes. Pukerua Bay community hub initiatives This project – which focuses on creating opportunities for community connections – has an operational budget allocation of $4,750 to support initial research and a local programme of activities. PCC are looking forward to working on this initiative in a way that aligns with broader village planning objectives.
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    • August 2020 Residents Association meeting minutes
      • Tuesday, August 11, 2020Pukerua Bay RSA, 5-7 Wairaka Road Present: Paul FitzGerald (Chair), Nikky Winchester (Secretary), Iain McLean, Kate Dreaver, June Penhey, Margaret Blair, Mel Galletly, Bill Jackson, Nathan Waddle (PCC)Community: Pat Hanley, Moira LawlerApologies: Pauline Morum, Jonathan Harker, Jenny Brash (GWRC)Approval of previous minutes: moved Iain McLean, seconded Bill Jackson, none opposed, carried. Porirua City Council update Nathan explained that the District Plan has been approved, and PCC is now taking feedback and submissions on it; it will go into action in early 2021. PCC is about to start running workshops on the Long Term Plan. A workshop is being held tomorrow with NZTA regarding the plans for revocation of SH1 and SH58 post-Transmission Gully. Matters arising Iain, Kate and Nikky met to discuss the Village Planning survey. Kate has since talked to PCC about whether they will pay for design, advertising and printing. The hope is to get the survey circulated soon, and to organise a drop-in session one Saturday at St Mark’s. The intention is to present the results at this year’s AGM. Financial $0.14 interest has been received this month. Correspondence No correspondence has been received. Progress on action items Action: Bill/Jon to discuss options for cloud storage. The Committee confirmed a strong preference to use a free public service, rather than a paid service. Action: Jon to add the information about the 25 memorials around the village to the RA website once Margaret has collected the information.Action:Jon and Pauline will meet as the new Fundraising committee, and present proposals to the Committee.Action:Pauline/Iain/Kate to continue investigating options for organising a silent art auction in November/December.Action:Margaret to remove Brian Sullivan and Pauline Morse as signatories from the PKBRA bank account as they are no longer committee members.Action: Margaret/Nikky to discuss the process for adding Nikky to the list of signatories.Action: Paul to write a proposal about amendments to the RA Constitution.Action: Iain/Paul to ask PCC to send their monthly updates to secretary@ and chair@ and remove all other names from their mailing list.Action: Jon to ask Dave Pepperell about posting information on the website about the Surfers Seat event.Action: Jon to create a page for He Ara Pukerua on the RA website.Action: Margaret to organise the seat plaque for Ernie Amey and Kath Fowler. Projects update Muri Platform building The signed lease papers have not yet been received back from Kiwirail confirming the lease. This should be in hand before the official launch event on 5 September. Action: Iain/Paul to follow up with Kiwirail. Food forest/community garden and He Ara Pukerua The Muri Station platform building and panels will be formally opened by the Mayor on Saturday 5 September at a launch commencing at 10.30am, followed up with tours around the food forest, where entertainment and refreshments will be available. Paul has asked PCC if the trees around the platform can be trimmed in advance of the event. Action: Jon to create a page on the RA website. Penguin survey Pauline Morum forwarded an email from Glenda Robb at the Kapiti Coast Biodiversity Project. A survey will be carried out in late September with a penguin dog, to track the local little blue penguins. Glenda has offered to do a brief talk at the September Committee meeting. Action: Paul to respond to Glenda and invite her to talk at the Committee meeting on 8 September.Action: Jon/Nikky to promote meeting/talk online.Action: Iain to look for name of DOC contact person re the installation of new signage about keeping dogs on a lead at the beach. Waste Free PKB Waste Free PKB’s collections have been extended to include metal beer bottle caps and wine bottle tops, metal jar lids, metal and plastic drink bottle tops, milk bottle caps, bread tags, can tabs, eyeglasses, facial skincare product packaging (plastic and glass containers plus lids, droppers and other complex closures), and writing instruments (including pens, felt tip pens, highlighters, markers, mechanical pencils and correction fluid – but not wooden pencils and chalk). This is in addition to the collections that have been in place since January 2019, which includes oral health products (toothbrushes, clean and empty toothpaste tubes and dental floss containers), AA and AAA batteries, and a number of different brands of coffee capsules. Action: Bill to investigate possibility of recycling computer equipment. AGM The AGM needs to be held in October, probably after the October committee meeting (scheduled for 13 October). It was suggested that Glenda Robb be asked to present the results of the penguin survey. Action: Paul to investigate a suitable date for using the School and Community Hall. Other business NZTA are keen to further extend Ara Harakeke; the next stage is from Pukerua Beach Road along SH1. A surveyor will be considering a possible route so as to avoid the slope and zigzag. Meeting ended: 8.25pmNext meeting: 8 September 2020
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      • Tagged as:
      • transmission-gully
      • recycling
      • kapiti
      • porirua
      • penguins
      • pukerua-bay

        • Pukerua Bay, Porirua, Porirua City, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


    • Non-member assistance for runabout with flat battery
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Fri, 13/03/2020 - 20:45 - 22:45 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  2 Total Volunteer Hours:  10 4.5m runabout with flat battery, 2 POB, anchored at the northeast end of Mana Island. Non-member, requesting assistance knowing that there will be a $280/hr charge. MR1 was dispatched and handed over a jump pack that they were able to start their engine with, making their own way home back to Paremata bridges.  Vessel Details Length:  4.50m Resources Attendees:  Mark Presling Neil Cornwell NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer zanebublitz CRV's Used:  Mana Rescue 1
      • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news by feedreader
      • Tagged as:
      • paremata
      • tuatara

        • -41.078481, 174.7966


    • Op Overdue 18012020
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 18/01/2020 - 18:30 - 19:30 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  6 A camper on Ngatitoa Domain reported an overdue boat, car and trailer still on the shore. Camper had name of owner who had departed at 0930 that morning. Overdue was escaleted to Police ops and the PMU and enquires made with CNR for any Trip Report on the app. Intell was that he may have headed to the South. Actial location N/K. CGM located cell number which was passed to police, Spoken to and he was OK and would return after dark, crew stood down Vessel Details Length:  4.00m Resources Attendees:  Devine Weedoogie Katestewart NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer zanebublitz
      • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news by feedreader
      • Tagged as:
      • tuatara

    • Moving H28
      • Operation Details Date/Time:  Sat, 18/01/2020 - 14:05 - 15:05 Operation Type:  CG Operation (good samaritan) People Assisted:  1 Total Volunteer Hours:  6 H28 without motor was moved from F Pier to the breastworks and back again for a CG member Resources Attendees:  Devine Weedoogie Katestewart NZ Tuatara Trevor Farmer zanebublitz CRV's Used:  CRV Trust Porirua Rescue
      • Accepted from Coastguard Mana news by feedreader
      • Tagged as:
      • porirua
      • tuatara

        • Porirua, Wellington Region, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)


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