The 2023 PRA AGM will be held on Monday 28 August, 7pm at Plimmerton Boating Club. Come and hear our guest speakers from local company Cratos explain how their advanced drone technology supports environmental groups with ecological mapping and monitoring. A current project ‘Science in the Swamp’ focusses on an educational study of Taupō Swamp […]
Have your say on the future of our patch of SH59. Waka Kotahi is currently consulting with Plimmerton Residents’ Association (along with Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Paremata RA, PCC and GWRC) on the current and future status of SH59 between Paremata and Plimmerton roundabouts. View the Waka Kotahi proposals here Then let us know if you […]
Rare glimpses of Shining Cuckoos in Plimmerton Our wild life photographer Sandy Werner caught these shots of the elusive Pipiwharauroa. Pipiwharauroa the shining cuckoo likes to live where it’s warm and where there is an abundance of insects so it makes its flight to NZ at the start of our warm weather. Usually here, in […]
An action-packed programme of work is underway at Plimmerton Train Station. It is expected to be completed by early 2023. Find out more about the project and when work will take place. Why is Plimmerton Train Station being upgraded? KiwiRail and Greater Wellington Regional Council are upgrading the Wellington rail network to cater for future […]
You are invited to our Annual General Meeting Monday 16 August Plimmerton Boating Club, 7-8.30pm Guest speakers Friends of the Taupo Swamp and Catchment 6000 locally grown eco-sourced wetland plants in the ground 7000 volunteer hours 8 hectares of our local wetland cleared of pest weeds Hear how an idea to focus on the ‘local’ to […]
After more than ten successful years the council is now considering axing the village planning programme to save money. Plimmerton Residents Association has made a submission in support of the program. Click here to read the submission
“KiwiRail and Greater Wellington Regional Council are working together to upgrade the rail network across the Wellington region. This includes improvements to Plimmerton Station to allow more trains to operate, catering for projected population growth over the next 25 years. The works we’re carrying out will allow trains to turn around at Plimmerton. It will […]
The initial round of submissions on PC18 has now closed. Further information and a summary of all submissions made can be found here on the PCC website Plimmerton Residents’ Association has made a submission on Plan Change 18 Plimmerton Farms proposal. The content of our submission is available here
After years of work, fund raising and planning the play area in Taupo is complete. Fences, planting, play equipment, picnic spot, mural, signage, slide and all the trimmings. The final flourish is this jolly hopscotch by artist Rachel Benefield who also worked with kids from the area to create the wonderful mural in the play […]
Big Spring Clean gets Plimmerton all set for Summer! Thanks to everyone who turned up to help with our clean up on Sunday … record numbers with 50 people working to remove plastic and junk from around Plimmerton. Thanks to all the kids who joined in and helped and the parents who encouraged them along … great to […]
This Sunday 20 October at 9.30am All Plimmerton families and friends are welcome! Bring the kids to learn how to help keep our environment safe and healthy. Meet at Big Mac’s Slabs at 9.30am to get your rubbish bags (orange) and safety gloves (blue). You will be allocated a spot and probably driven there […]
Monday 12 August 7pm, Plimmerton Boating Club Put this date in your diary! This year’s AGM will be short and sharp, dealing with the business, followed by a presentation from Friends of Mana Island (FOMI) with amazing photographs and heart-warming stories. Many Plimmertonians are part of FOMI and have helped to revegetate the island and […]
Notice of Motion to Amend the Plimmerton Residents’ Association Constitution (Clauses 3.1 & 3.2) At a meeting on April 24 2017, the executive committee of the Plimmerton Residents’ Association (PRA) agreed to seek AGM approval to a change in PRA’s financial year end from 31 March to 30 June. This would: align PRA with Porirua […]
PRA AGM 2023
/in NoticesThe 2023 PRA AGM will be held on Monday 28 August, 7pm at Plimmerton Boating Club. Come and hear our guest speakers from local company Cratos explain how their advanced drone technology supports environmental groups with ecological mapping and monitoring. A current project ‘Science in the Swamp’ focusses on an educational study of Taupō Swamp […]
Have your say on SH59
/in NoticesHave your say on the future of our patch of SH59. Waka Kotahi is currently consulting with Plimmerton Residents’ Association (along with Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Paremata RA, PCC and GWRC) on the current and future status of SH59 between Paremata and Plimmerton roundabouts. View the Waka Kotahi proposals here Then let us know if you […]
PRA Submission on Proposed District Plan Variation 1, Housing Intensification
/in NoticesClick here to view PRA’s submission to PCC on PDP Variation 1 We welcome your feedback at plimmertonra@gmail.com
PRA AGM 2022
/in NoticesVillage plan 2021-2022
/in NoticesClick here to view our 2012-2022 village plan, adapted to cope with the current COVID situation
Rare glimpses of Shining Cuckoos in Plimmerton
/in NoticesRare glimpses of Shining Cuckoos in Plimmerton Our wild life photographer Sandy Werner caught these shots of the elusive Pipiwharauroa. Pipiwharauroa the shining cuckoo likes to live where it’s warm and where there is an abundance of insects so it makes its flight to NZ at the start of our warm weather. Usually here, in […]
Plimmerton Station Upgrade – Update
/in NoticesAn action-packed programme of work is underway at Plimmerton Train Station. It is expected to be completed by early 2023. Find out more about the project and when work will take place. Why is Plimmerton Train Station being upgraded? KiwiRail and Greater Wellington Regional Council are upgrading the Wellington rail network to cater for future […]
You are invited to our 2021 AGM – Monday 16 August
/in NoticesYou are invited to our Annual General Meeting Monday 16 August Plimmerton Boating Club, 7-8.30pm Guest speakers Friends of the Taupo Swamp and Catchment 6000 locally grown eco-sourced wetland plants in the ground 7000 volunteer hours 8 hectares of our local wetland cleared of pest weeds Hear how an idea to focus on the ‘local’ to […]
Submission to PCC in support of village planning
/in NoticesAfter more than ten successful years the council is now considering axing the village planning programme to save money. Plimmerton Residents Association has made a submission in support of the program. Click here to read the submission
Plimmerton Station Upgrade
/in Notices“KiwiRail and Greater Wellington Regional Council are working together to upgrade the rail network across the Wellington region. This includes improvements to Plimmerton Station to allow more trains to operate, catering for projected population growth over the next 25 years. The works we’re carrying out will allow trains to turn around at Plimmerton. It will […]
Plimmerton Farms – Plan Change 18
/in NoticesThe initial round of submissions on PC18 has now closed. Further information and a summary of all submissions made can be found here on the PCC website Plimmerton Residents’ Association has made a submission on Plan Change 18 Plimmerton Farms proposal. The content of our submission is available here
Latest lockdown news
/in NoticesGo here to view our regular lockdown newsletters
TAUPO CRESENT RESERVE PLAY AREA COMPLETE
/in NoticesAfter years of work, fund raising and planning the play area in Taupo is complete. Fences, planting, play equipment, picnic spot, mural, signage, slide and all the trimmings. The final flourish is this jolly hopscotch by artist Rachel Benefield who also worked with kids from the area to create the wonderful mural in the play […]
PLIMMERTON BIG SPRING CLEAN – THANK YOU!
/in NoticesBig Spring Clean gets Plimmerton all set for Summer! Thanks to everyone who turned up to help with our clean up on Sunday … record numbers with 50 people working to remove plastic and junk from around Plimmerton. Thanks to all the kids who joined in and helped and the parents who encouraged them along … great to […]
PLIMMERTON BIG SPRING CLEAN
/in NoticesThis Sunday 20 October at 9.30am All Plimmerton families and friends are welcome! Bring the kids to learn how to help keep our environment safe and healthy. Meet at Big Mac’s Slabs at 9.30am to get your rubbish bags (orange) and safety gloves (blue). You will be allocated a spot and probably driven there […]
PRA AGM MEETING AUGUST 12, 2019
/in NoticesMonday 12 August 7pm, Plimmerton Boating Club Put this date in your diary! This year’s AGM will be short and sharp, dealing with the business, followed by a presentation from Friends of Mana Island (FOMI) with amazing photographs and heart-warming stories. Many Plimmertonians are part of FOMI and have helped to revegetate the island and […]
PRA Constitution Amendment Notice
/in NoticesNotice of Motion to Amend the Plimmerton Residents’ Association Constitution (Clauses 3.1 & 3.2) At a meeting on April 24 2017, the executive committee of the Plimmerton Residents’ Association (PRA) agreed to seek AGM approval to a change in PRA’s financial year end from 31 March to 30 June. This would: align PRA with Porirua […]