Minutes highlights from the 14 April meeting

GENERAL BUSINESS

  • WCC Consultations See Appendix below
    The public are reminded to engage with the consultations as individuals
    NOTE: removal of services by Metlink
    https://www.metlink.org.nz/news-and-updates/tawa-and-porirua-bus-service-review
  • Activities update : Methodist Cemetery
    JCA has applied to the Johnsonville Charitable Trust to enable some tree stumps to be removed
  • Meet the Kenepuru candidates meeting: on 21 Oct 2026
    No further candidates have been named
  • Traffic cone standard:
    P11 standards require date & time they apply to.
    If you come across any cones, and have doubt as to when they should be picked up, they should have that clearly ed to the cone.
    We recommend logging a FixIt or call it through to the WCC call centre to have it remedied.

Open Consultations – as at 10 March 2026

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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 TalkOur 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 » MetlinkMetlink 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.
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Minutes highlight from the 10 March 2026 meeting

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


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Incorporated Societies Act 2022 registration

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.

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JCA – Meet the candidates – Oct 2026

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.

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PROPOSED NEW CONSTITUTION

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.

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SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2025

You are invited to a short Special General Meeting (SGM) of the Johnsonville Community Association Inc. (JCA) to be held starting at 7.30pm on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at the Johnsonville Community Centre.

The purpose of this SGM is to formally agree to re-register under the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 (the 2022 Act) which came into effect on 5 October 2023 and to discuss and vote on the proposed revised constitution of the JCA and conduct any other business necessary to ensure that JCA maintains its status as an Incorporated Society under the the 2022 Act.

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A Great Finish to Our Series of Election Meetings

Ninety residents attended the final “Meet the Candidate” event on 17 September for our local Ward candidates.

We were fortunate to have all seven candidates attending for a very interesting and informative meeting – including a bit of drama at times. Great to see everyone so engaged in the democratic process, especially given the challenges facing Wellington.

After initial statements by candidates there were numerous questions from the audience – so much so that the meeting was extended and finally finished at 9:35pm with people continuing to engage with candidates as JCA members packed up the hall.

If you missed the event you can still watch on Youtube at https://youtube.com/live/KSZAFQSIi1s.

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Final Local Body Event – “Meet the Ward Candidates” Wednesday 17 September, 7:30 to 9:30pm (doors open from 7pm)

After our successful GWRC and Mayoral meetings, the third and final Ward Candidate meeting will be held in the Main Hall, Johnsonville Community Centre, entrance from Moorefield Road.

The doors will be open from 7pm so you can come early and chat to the candidates if you want.

The meeting proper will start at 7:30pm with candidates statements, followed by a short break, then a Q&A session with questions at random from the audience.

If you want to ask a question then take a raffle ticket as you enter or during the break. Questions will be selected at random.

If you are unable to attend then you can join on the night by livestream at https://youtube.com/live/KSZAFQSIi1s. Or you can view later using the same link. You can also ask questions via the livestream, just let us know before the Q&A session starts and we will assign a raffle ticket to your question.

Looking forward to another informative session on the 17th, see you there

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An excellent turn-out from both Candidates and Residents at the recent Mayoral Candidates’ event

Great to see so many locals take the opportunity – both in person and online – to meet the Mayoral Candidates last Wednesday 27th August, see picture below. And 10 of the Candidates in attendance also.

If you missed the meeting you can still watch the meeting on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APD-Cc3wtME

And the GWRC meeting is still available to watch at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Gu4SXl6Gw

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One down – Two to go – Come along to the Mayoral Candidates’ Event Wednesday 27th August, 7:30pm to 9:30pm (doors open at 7:00pm)

What a great turn out at the GWRC Candidates meeting last Thursday – see photo below. Come along and be part of the action at the upcoming Mayoral Candidate Meeting.

The Mayoral meeting will be in the Main Hall, Johnsonville Community Centre, entrance from Moorefield Road. The meeting will start at 7:30pm with candidates statements, the doors will be open from 7pm so you can come and chat to the candidates.

If you want to ask a question then take a raffle ticket as you enter or during the break. Questions will be selected at random.

Or you can join by livestream at https://youtube.com/live/APD-Cc3wtME or view later using the same link. You can also ask questions via the live stream, let us know before the Q&A session starts and we will assign a raffle ticket to your question.

Photo courtesy of Paul Stapp

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