Category Archives: Democracy

“Meet the 2023 Ōhāriu Electoral Candidates” Event

Wednesday 20 September, 7:30-9:30pm. Doors open at 7:00. Come to Johnsonville Community Centre Main Hall to hear Ōhāriu’s incumbent and hopeful electoral candidates tell the community how they would represent our suburbs’ needs. The event will be recorded and live-streamed … Continue reading

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JCA President Tony Randle Elected Northern Ward Councillor

The Johnsonville Community Association is delighted to report that 2020-2022 Association President and long-time JCA stalwart, Tony Randle, has been elected to the Wellington City Council as a Takapū/Northern Ward Councillor. Tony has been at the forefront of multiple JCA … Continue reading

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JCA Hosting “Meet the Candidates” Events for Local Elections 2022

Throughout September, JCA is hosting three events for you to find out what the candidates for Wellington Mayor, City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council believe they can offer to take us into a vibrant future. Come along, or watch … Continue reading

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Public Meeting on WCC Bike Plan, 2 February 2022

When: Wednesday 2 February 2022, 7:30pm Where: Collective Community Hub, Johnsonville Road The Johnsonville Community Association (JCA) and Johnsonville Business Group (JBG) are holding a public meeting to discuss the cycleway proposed for Johnsonville Road. The Wellington City Council (WCC)’s … Continue reading

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JCA Submission on WCC Bike Network Plan, December 2021

To enable Wellington to develop a safe, healthy, sustainable transport system, WCC sought feedback on a plan to create a citywide network of connected bike and scooter routes in tandem with walking improvements and big public transport changes. The plan … Continue reading

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JCA Submission on WCC Draft District Plan, December 2021

The Draft District Plan is Wellington’s first fully revised planning rulebook in more than 20 years. https://planningforgrowth.wellington.govt.nz/district-plan-review The plan deals with the major planning and environmental issues facing the city – including housing supply choice and affordability, protecting biodiversity, integrating … 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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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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Election 2017: Meet the Ohariu Candidates!

Mark your diaries: Wednesday 30 August is the date for the JCA-hosted Meet the Candidates meeting for Ohariu Electorate candidates seeking your votes in the 2017 general election. This is your chance to meet the candidates in person, kanohi ki te … Continue reading

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