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About JCA Secretary

JCA is the voice for Johnsonville and Raroa people: advocating for better public services; more native flora & recreation facilities; and improved community well-being. JCA is staffed by volunteers and supported by funding from Wellington City Council.

Public Event: Building Community & Disaster Resilience and Personal Cyber Security (Wed 11 August 2021)

How can our community be better prepared to respond to natural disasters and other emergencies? And how can we secure our personal devices and home computers to prevent the loss of important information? Come to the Collective Community Hub (1/33 … Continue reading

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WCC Spatial Plan: Add Your Voice! (Or Ours…)

WCC Councillors vote tomorrow, 24 June 2021, on proposals for a Spatial Plan that will dramatically change the future shape of Johnsonville. A copy of the JCA presentation outlining our concerns and recommendations will soon be available here. You are … Continue reading

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The Johnsonville train line is not “rapid transit”

From Tortoise to Hare in the Stroke of a Pen The JCA supports the position expressed by fellow residents’ associations in this article. JCA has also argued to both Greater Wellington and Wellington City councils that the Johnsonville train line … Continue reading

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Totara Park side track-building

Please help us add the final jewel to the crown of Johnsonville’s newest walking track at Totara Park! Work is under way on the side track leading to a picnic table with great views. It will continue fortnightly until complete. … Continue reading

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WCC Roadworks Updates – May 2021

Please find a link to the latest information on WCC maintenance work planned for May across Wellington. Roadworks May 2021 As always, weather and other factors can impact on the planned programme. For the latest information, please check out the … Continue reading

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Public Q&A on WCC Long Term Plan

JCA is hosting a free public forum on the Wellington City Council’s Long Term Plan 2021-2031. Come hear how the Northern suburbs stand to benefit from the proposals to allocate Council spending, leading to annual increases to your rates. Key … Continue reading

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Monthly JCA Meeting: April 2021

Here is the agenda for this month’s JCA meeting, and the minutes from last month. 31 March 2021 minutes 28 April 2021 agenda Date: Wednesday 28 April 2021 Time: 7:30-9:00pm Location: Johnsonville Community Centre, Room 2 This month, we’ll be … Continue reading

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WCC Roadworks Updates- April 2021

Please find attached the latest information on WCC maintenance work planned for April across Wellington. As always, weather and other factors can impact on the planned programme. For the latest information, please check out the weekly roadworks report on the … Continue reading

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Free Speaker Event (18/03/2021): WCC Manager Transport & Infrastructure Bradley Singh

Thursday 18 March 7:30pm – 9:00pm  Location: Collective Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road Bradley Singh, WCC’s Manager of Transport & Infrastructure, will speak about the Council’s current roading improvement projects in our area.   Brad’s presentation covers the road surfacing programme, its constraints, and … Continue reading

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JCA Submission to WCC Draft Spatial Plan

Our submission challenges the Council’s inequitable proposal to increase Johnsonville’s population by 51% over the next 30 years, with no concurrent infrastructure planning. JCA objects to the intention to house new residents in developments of up to 8 storeys, extending … Continue reading

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