For more information go to the GW website www.gw.govt.nz/wellington-city-bus-review or pick up an information booklet from the library.

Community information sessions will be held in the Johnsonville Mall on

Saturday 3 March from 1 to 3pm and also on  Tuesday 6 March from 11am to 1pm

This issue has far reaching implications, so it is important that your views are heard.

Submissions will close on Friday 16 March.

in the Churton Park School Hall, to be followed by light refreshments.

All residents of Churton Park are cordially invited to attend.

Speakers at the meeting this year will be as follows:

• Northern Ward Councillor Justin Lester will explain the WCC 10 year plan and how it may impact on the Northern Suburbs.

• Rory O'Connor, Chair of the Establishment Board of Trustees of Amesbury School will outline the key issues regarding community use of the Amesbury Hall.

• Guy Callender, Developer, will provide an update on progress with the Town Centre, as well as current and proposed subdivisional activities and timings

• Regional Councillor Daran Ponter will outline the current review of Wellington bus services and how the proposed changes will impact on Churton Park.

There will also be ample opportunity to question the panel on any other local matters that residents may wish to raise.

Additional committee members are always welcome.  If you feel that joining the committee is a way that you can become involved in local issues, contact Ed Crampton President on 478 3066 or email president@churtonpark.org.nz

The Presidents report and financial reports will be posted on the Resources page.

Charges for sellers are unchanged at $5 for cars, $10 for trailers or gazebos and free to community groups. Note that sellers are not limited to residents of Churton Park.

So check out your basement and garage for all those treasures to get them ready for the big day.

Contact Bruce Koller phone 478 1320 for any further information.

The new supermarket was opened on schedule on Tuesday 6 December by the Mayor of Wellington, Celia Wade-Brown. A large crowd gathered  to finally inspect this facility which has been taking shape very quickly.  The initial reactions were very positive, with particilar comments made on the pleasing appearance and layout.

The shops in stage one are expected to commence opening from February.2012  As yet there are no confirmed tenants, but the developer is negotiating with a number of interested parties to lease them.

Stage two, which comprises the buildings on the Lakewood and Westchester frontages, including the Churton Park Community rooms, does not have a start date set yet.

Any people interested in leasing space should contact the centre developer Guy Callender at churton.homes@gmail.com.

More information about the project and information about the construction will be posted on this site under the new page "Westchester Drive Link"

The attached images show the following views:

From East end when coming off motorway

Central section before and after views from Glenside Road

West bridge before and after views

Churton Park Tennis Club was established in 1977 and provides tennis playing facilities for those living not only in our community, but also for those living outside of the suburb, as is evidenced by membership from other parts of Wellington. 

Facilities include 3 Rebound Ace hard surface tennis courts, with flood lighting for evening play as well. The club runs coaching programmes for children ages 5-17 years and can also arrange coaching for adults.  There are regular senior club nights as well as day time mid week tennis, plenty of car parking on site and lots of friendly members! 

The club also hire out it’s clubrooms for certain types of appropriate functions. 

New members are very welcome! If you would like to make any enquires about membership please phone the club on 478-1455 and leave your contact details or you can phone Russell on 478-2260.   

Churton Park Revegetation Group

Click here for  information from the Churton Park Revegetation Group.

2009-10 has been an extremely busy year with a lot of new initiatives being launched. 

The planned Neighbourhood Centre at Lakewood Avenue and the new Westchester Drive extension are on schedule for consent approval and construction.  Your Association has been active in supporting both developments but also in suggesting specific improvements which would help mitigate the environmental and social impact of the developments. In this regard I’d like to thank our Vice President, John Morrison whose engineering and local government  background has been invaluable in the preparation of high quality submissions on these issues over the last two years.

In 2009 the Minister of Education confirmed the building of a second  primary school at Amesbury Drive in Churton Park to be opened in Term 1 2012. This school will at last resolve the ongoing pressure of roll growth by increasing the collective capacity of local schools. This is the culmination of years of work by various Boards of Trustees at Churton Park School, the Campaign of Local Schooling and  Members of Parliament. Tonight I want to acknowledge all those who worked for this successful outcome.

There has been progress too on community facilities.  The City Council has recently indicated that – subject to the LTCCP process - it could allocate as much as $1.6million in funding for long overdue community facilities in Churton Park.  Recently we received a fascinating presentation regarding the new multipurpose community centre which has been built at Newlands. I encourage local residents to get involved in the Council’s consultation process regarding how they want that money to be invested.  I think it’s likely that Churton Park residents will only get one chance to make this scale of investment into their community.  We need to weigh the options carefully and use the opportunity well.

The Association’s finances are in good shape.  We have run a balanced budget for the year and have retained a good surplus of reserves.  I’d like to acknowledge the work of Daniel Warsaw – our Treasurer.  One of the new initiatives introduced this year is the ability to pay subscriptions by automatic transfers.

The Churton Park Gazette was delivered to 2100 homes in CP, 5 times a year.  I’d like to thank our newsletter sponsor OfficeMax for supplying the paper.

The Revegetation Group, is coordinated by John Morrison, assisted by Jenny Mainwaring.  Over the last year progress has ben made on the site beside Middleton road with good growth for most of the plantings.  About 1700 plants of various species were planted, as well as the clearance of pest plants and weeds. When complete it will form not only an attractive entrance to CP but also a pleasant walking track.

Ed Crampton has served in various posts for the Association – including President and Secretary for the last 2 years.  Ed has kept track of inwards and outwards correspondence and minutes of meetings.  I know I have appreciated his calm manner and reasoned comments on a wide range of issues.  Ed has also provided leadership of the Association’s work on the Neighbourhood Centre.

Our Annual Community Christmas event was very well attended – despite the rain on the day. The co-ordination and organisational skills of new committee member - Margaret Stevenson-Wright - helped ensure that this event ran smoothly. Margaret has also been involved in preparing several submissions to local and central government agencies. Margaret also proved to be very adept at getting sponsors. Thanks Margaret. 

Jenny Mainwaring joined the committee in 2009 and has been a strong support for the committee – contributing in a range of activities – including re-vegetation work. Thanks Jenny.  

 Kath Henderson has been one of our longer serving committee members and has taken an interest in various projects – including submissions on driver education and transport safety matters and her earlier involvement in the re-vegetation group. I’d also like to note in passing our gratitude to Marcus Henderson who kindly agreed to audit the accounts.

Ron Daly has been a keen supporter of the Annual Car Boot Sale.  The committee has been fortunate to have the benefit of Ron’s local government experience. Ron has helped pursue facilities suitable for young people in the suburb.  Ron has also looked after our community website which provides information and notices on community events.  Thanks Ron.

During the year the Committee said farewell to two members: local Youth worker - Pete Watson- moved to Auckland; and Rory O’Connor left at the end of 2009 to become Chairman of the new Establishment Board of Trustees for the new school.

In addition we also have four committee members who are not seeking re-election this year.  These are: our Treasurer Daniel Warsaw who is moving out of the suburb; our newsletter editor – Diana Tam - who joined the committee as a College student.  Diana has done a fantastic job of enhancing the presentation of the newsletter and renaming it the Churton Park Gazette. Diana will be focussed on new educational goals in 2010 and we have appreciated her contribution during the past year.

 Jim Collins will be focussed on leading the new Northern Suburbs Activities Group at the Johnsonville Community Centre.   I want to acknowledge with thanks the work of all committee members and thank them for doing their bit for the community.

Finally 2010 also marks my seventh year on the Community Association since 1997 – including two separate terms as President.  I believe now is the right time to stand down and I will therefore not be seeking re election as President.  Following my appointment late last year to the Establishment Board of Trustees (EBOT) for the new Amesbury Drive School I look forward to helping develop the new school and to help ensure that children in our community continue to have access to high quality education.

I look forward to seeing Churton Park continue to grow and prosper as part of the wider Wellington region and I wish the new Committee every success as the Association continues to represent the interests of the wider community.  Thank you.

Roger Ellis, President