At the Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, kick off at 7:30 pm
It is just over two weeks until the Kenepuru meet the candidates event.
Now is a great time to double check which electorate you’re actually in, some will be surprised!
JCA candidate events feature the candidate (over the party), their moment at the lectern and their on the spot live answers from the audience during Q&A time.
I hope to see you all there either in person or as a live stream at
Wed 21 Oct 2026
Johnsonville Community
Centre Hall
It is just 44 days to go until the Kenepuru meet the candidates event.
Now is the time to double check which electorate you’re actually in.
Some suburbs (eg Newlands) are now split by the new boundary, others have been amalgamated with “Wellington Bays” to the south.
JCA candidate events feature the candidate (over the party), their moment at the lectern and their on the spot answers during Q&A time.
Candidates, and their RSVP status as at 15 Sept 2026 (in party alphabetic order):
| Candidate | Party | RSVP Status |
| Lan Pham | Green Party | Pencilled in. |
| Barbara Edmonds | Labour Party | Unable to attend |
| Matthew Evetts | National Party | Confirmed |
| Jon Blackshaw | New Zealand First | Confirmed |
| Robert Mason | Opportunities Party | Confirmed |
Full official maps here https://elections.nz/assets/Boundary-Review/2025/Maps/Kenepuru.pdf
I hope to see you all there either in person or as a live stream on the JCA Youtube channel
Darren,
JCA President.
It is with great sadness that JCA acknowledges the passing of Councillor Tony
Randle.
Tony for many years took an active role in supporting and promoting the
Johnsonville Community. He served multiple terms as president of the
Johnsonville Community Association Inc, including when it was the Johnsonville
Progressive Association.
Tony continued to serve Johnsonville, as well as the wider area within Ward
area, after being elected to the Wellington City Council (WCC) Takapū / Northern
ward in 2022. He was re-elected as a WCC ward councillor in 2025 and also
served as a trustee on the Johnsonville Charitable Trust.
We will miss Tony’s regular attendance at JCA meetings.
Knowing and working with Tony was truly a pleasure.
JCA wish to pass our condolences onto his friends and family.
Rest in peace Tony. Thank you for your friendship and service.
The Johnsonville Community Association AGM will be held on Tuesday 11 August 7:30-9:00pm, as part of the monthly JCA meeting at Johnsonville Community Centre’s. All Johnsonville and Raroa residents are welcome to attend.
The agenda outline is as follows:
Local WCC Consultations closing soon:
WCC Ward Councillor commentary (if present)
Power cut on the JVille eastern hill :
Action Pt: President to contact to cllrs McNulty and Randle re TMP and preventatives for future
GENERAL BUSINESS
Open Consultations – as at 10 March 2026
| Title | Details | Closes |
| Aotea Quay – Speed Limit Change | Let’s Talk | Wellington City Council (WCC) collected feedback on changing the permanent speed limit on Aotea Quay from 70km/h to either 50km/h or 60km/h.Since the installation of the roundabout on Aotea Quay, the current applicable speed limit on Aotea Quay is a temporary speed limit of 50km/h.The permanent speed limit in the National Speed Limit Register (NSLR) is 70km/h.We propose to change the permanent speed limit on Aotea Quay within the NSLR to either 50km/h or 60km/h. | Consultation Closes 5.00pm 6 May 2026 |
| Tiaki Wai water services | Let’s Talk | From 1 July 2026, Wellington’s water services will flow from a new regional organisation, Tiaki Wai. Tiaki Wai replaces Wellington Water Limited. It is co-owned by the five metropolitan councils (Wellington City, Hutt City, Upper Hutt City, Porirua City, and Greater Wellington) and governed together with mana whenua partners Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika. | Engagement closes 22 April |
| Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy Review 2026 | The Dangerous and Insanitary Buildings Policy is a mandatory policy adopted by local councils under the Building Act 2004 to manage buildings that pose safety or health risks. Wellington City Council (the Council) proposes to review and update the policy in accordance with the Building Act 2004. The review will also aim to align the policy with best practice as provided for in the guidance by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) as the central regulator of the building system. | Engagement closes Midnight, 1 May 2026 |
| Mahere ā-tau Annual Plan 2026/27 | Let’s Talk | Our vision for the future, Poneke: the creative capital where people and nature thrive, is about creating a dynamic, sustainable and vibrant city. We need to put the building blocks in place to lay the foundations for this future. | Public engagement 10 April to 10 May |
| Tawa and Porirua Bus Service Review » Metlink | Metlink is reviewing bus routes in the Tawa and Porirua area to make your services more efficient and effective.We have listened to public feedback and are looking to make practical changes to the network by removing very low use services and enhancing services that focus on better coverage and connection. |
Kiwi Community Assistance(KCA) are on the move
See their bio on the work they do and the services they provide at https://www.kca.org.nz/
Spicers landfill consultation is open for contribution
Consultation closes 25 March 2026 so have your say at:
https://poriruacity.govt.nz/services/rubbish-and-recycling/spicer-landfill/spicer-landfill-development/
For a reminder of the list of events happening in Wellington
https://www.wellingtonnz.com/visit/events
JCA working bee on Monday 23 March 2026 starting 9:30
Will be running at the Methodist cemetery focusing on ivy removal
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EmkYoj4pLYE5E4L18
Great progress on our Incorporated Societies registration!
I have received confirmation that JCA are now reregistered under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022!
“On 19-Feb-2026 we accepted your application to reregister
JOHNSONVILLE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED (2574562)
(NZBN: 9429043320752) under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (2022 Act).”
Thanks to all members and contributors to getting this over the line and refining what ‘makes’ JCA what it is.
Darren.
Save the date:
Wed 21 Oct 2026
Johnsonville Community
Centre Hall
This year(2026) marks an election boundary change that is detailed here;
https://elections.nz/democracy-in-nz/historical-events/boundary-review-2025/electorate-maps/
The new Kenepuru party candidates will be named over time, and event timings will be posted closer to the time.
Our current MP has a recent news article in the herald at https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/wellington/greg-oconnor-confirms-re-election-bid-wants-to-become-speaker/XLJLC5ZA3JFF5K42WRGWYF5PKI/
I hope to see you all there either in person or as a live stream on the JCA Youtube channel
Darren,
JCA President.
JCA is updating its Constitution to meet the requirements of the Incorporated Societies Act 2022.
This new Constitution will be discussed and voted on at the Special General Meeting being held on 11 November 2025 starting at 7:30pm at the Johnsonville Community Centre.
Have a look at the proposed Constitution below or download using the link and come along and vote.
JCA is grateful to Wellington City Council for funding to assist in running the Association. 
