Te Puna Kōrero is the main committee that makes decisions about the city’s strategic direction and framework. It is made up of the Mayor, all councillors and the Council Kaumātua.
After confirming the minutes from the previous meeting, the committee went on to approve an easement and the temporary closure of parts of Cannons Creek Park. This is to allow for the area to be redeveloped, with construction of a wetland as well as stormwater and wastewater upgrades.
Public consultation on this closure was carried out in July. The proposed park upgrade is part of Te Rā Nui – Eastern Porirua Development Project work – a partnership between Porirua City Council, Kāinga Ora and Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira. Works are planned to begin in mid-2025.
Next the committee approved temporary road closures in Titahi Bay for a Te Āhuru Mōwai community event, and Grays Rd for the Barefoot Triathlon.
The Te Āhuru Mōwai event is on Saturday 5 October, with the closure of Owhiti St, from Dimock St to Shelley St in Titahi Bay being closed between 9am-3pm.
The Barefoot Triathlon takes place on Sunday 1 December with closures from 6.30am-12.30pm that day affecting parts of Grays Rd and Motukaraka Point.
Last on the agenda was the approval of several no stopping areas on parts of roads across Porirua. After seeking some clarification on the process to decide on the areas and the consultation with affected parties, the committee approved the new recommendations. Public consultation on the recommendations will be carried out before any no stopping areas are put in place, giving the community the opportunity to lodge objections if they have concerns.
In the public forum a resident asked questions about redevelopment work happening at Langwell Pl in Papakōwhai and at Aotea Lagoon.
Missed today’s meeting? You can watch it in full and read all the associated papers on the meetings page of our website. You can also see what meetings and workshops are coming up, with agendas posted a few days before each one.
The public is welcome to attend most Council meetings and workshops. They are also livestreamed on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@poriruacity
19 Sep 2024
