The Tip Shop & Island Bay Community Centre are having an E-Waste Recycling event at Island Bay Community Centre on Saturday the 18th of May from 10am – 1pm.
Here’s what they we will be taking:
They will not be able to accept whiteware, dehumidifiers or screens.
These videos were shown as part of our community update meeting
Many thanks to Robyn and Graham, from the Coastal Restoration Trust, for sharing these with us.
WCC is hosting a public webinar at 6.30pm on the 2nd May. Experts will explain key proposals in the plan and answer your questions.
More info on the plan and how to provide feedback can be found here:
https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/hub-page/long-term-plan-2024-34
Updated agenda:
WCC has sent a letter to IBRA regarding an application for new leases for Wakefield Park and the golf course. Full details and a contact if you have any feedback to provide in the document. Closes 20th May.
Wellington City Council’s Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee adopted the proposed Animal Bylaw, Domestic Animal and Dog Policy on the 10th April.
Importantly for Island bay was a decision on dog access on Island Bay beach. A change had been proposed in an attempt protect the dunes.
The council received a lot of feedback on this that influenced the decision, which will leave the beach and dog access as it currently is.
More details can be found here: https://wellington.govt.nz/news-and-events/news-and-information/our-wellington/2024/04/animal-policy-2024
‘A proposal to swap around the ‘off-leash’ and ‘prohibited’ areas at Island Bay Beach met with significant opposition from local residents (87%), citing the current off-leash area as a vital ‘community asset’.
While many supported the intention to protect the dunes, many disagreed with the proposed solution.
The adopted recommendation is to maintain the status quo and explore alternative interventions like improved signage and education campaigns to achieve desired ecological outcomes without restricting dogs, says Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon.
“We will work closely with officers, volunteers, environmental groups and the community to ensure the dunes are well-maintained, monitored, and their value better understood by everyone.
“We will also explore how we can further restore and protect dunes through the development of the Coastal Reserves Management Plan.”‘
Sausage sizzle and snacks for lunch
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