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PATUMAHOE & MAUKU

community newsletter
Working Bee
Venue: Clive Howe Road Patumahoe
25
th
May Friday 3.00pm until dark
The local Whakaupoko Landcare Group have been working on
developing a walkway from Clive Howe Road through to
Henrys Bush in Hunters Road. We have cleared out the walk-
way and now want to build the track and styles so if have a
couple of hours on Friday afternoon to help with this commu-
nity project that would be appreciated.
What to bring: Sharp spades and shovels
Contact: Andrew Sinclair 236-3647
or David Puflett 236-3043
Patumahoe Community
walkway ........................1
Patumahoe Community
workshop.......................1
Hunter Road Recre-
ational loop footpath...2
Relocation of
Scout Hall project ........2
Patumahoe BID.............2
Whats On.................... 2
Whakaupoko Landcare
Patumahoe Walking
Track taking
shape.............................3
Bat detector.................3
Whakaupoko Landcare
nursery.........................4
Pest workshop............4
Bird Bulletin...............4
Notice - Bait station..4
Traffic safety or ?.........5
Patumahoe Community
workshop.......................6
Concerns from
residents........................7
Local projects? ............8
Patumahoe Community
Church ..........................8
Public Notice ...............8
Business ads ..............8
Inside this issue: Inside this issue: Inside this issue: Inside this issue:
Although all information col-
lected from the community
has been collated and pre-
sented during the October
open day last year, and is
available online, we know
that it is much easier for in-
formation to be
shared when it
can be pre-
sented and fol-
Patumahoe Village Inc Patumahoe Village Inc Patumahoe Village Inc Patumahoe Village Inc Issue 4 May 2012 Issue 4 May 2012 Issue 4 May 2012 Issue 4 May 2012
sion making.
To see what we have pro-
posed you can visit the Pa-
tumahoe Village Inc pages
online, though we would in-
vite you to attend the work-
shop on Monday 11th June.
More details on
Page 6 of this
newsletter.
lowed by a question and an-
swer session.
We have spoken to a few in the
sports clubs and community
about how to ensure that
Auckland Council takes resi-
dents concerns into their deci-
www.patumahoe.org.nz
www.mauku.org.nz
Patumahoe Community walkway Patumahoe Community walkway Patumahoe Community walkway Patumahoe Community walkway
Many of you may have noticed the
footpath being formed on Patumahoe
Road - continuing the existing path-
way on the other side of Patumahoe
Primary school to a footpath that con-
tinues on to the Hunter Road en-
trance.
This is result of considerable effort by
a parents group from Patumahoe Pri-
mary School, who have been involved
with the Travelwise project and con-
tinued to lobby for this footpath be-
fore, during and after the transition to
Auckland Council.
On 6 December 2011 the Franklin
Local Board and Auckland Transport
held a workshop to decide how to allo-
cate resources for this footpath.
The footpath will be constructed in
two stages, the Patumahoe Road leg is
underway at a cost of $130,000. The
Woodhouse Road leg has been in-
cluded in the 2012/2013 budget at a
cost of $140,000 and will be completed
next year.
Auckland Transport requires stan-
dardised specifications for footpaths
across the region, and work is under-
taken by Opus Consultants.
Iris Tscharntke from the lobby group
has kindly provided the following ex-
cerpt:
"The roads surrounding Patumahoe
village have been long regarded as
dangerous for pedestrians given the
high speed of traffic and lack of space
on incoming roadsides. Driven by
these safety concerns, Patumahoe
Schools TravelWise group initiated
the footpath campaign in April 2010,
and has since worked closely with lo-
cal residents and community organi-
sation, Patumahoe Village Inc., to
lobby for safe multi-use paths on Pa-
tumahoe and Woodhouse Roads. As
part of the community campaign more
than 300 residents signed a petition in
favour of the footpaths.
The great news is that the Franklin
Local Board approved funds at its De-
cember meeting for the construction of
a footpath between Clive Howe and
Hunter Roads during the 2011/12 fi-
nancial year. The footpath will be
utilised by schoolchildren as a safe
walking route to and from school, and
also by those who regularly use the
popular Hunter Road circuit for exer-
cise. "
Hunter Rd Hunter Rd Hunter Rd Hunter Rd
recreational loop recreational loop recreational loop recreational loop
footpath footpath footpath footpath
You will all be aware by now of
the planned shift to Clive Howe
Drive.
The Council process has taken
much longer than anticipated.
We have had the funding for
this first stage, ie shift, resite,
and reinstate, courtesy of Lot-
teries Board, The Lion Foun-
dation, and The Trusts Chari-
table Foundation since mid De-
cember.
However, as this Newsletter
goes to print, the Building Con-
sent is ready to uplift and the
Resource Consent is complete
and awaiting the final signa-
ture.
As soon as we know date and
time of the move we will put a
notice in the Dairy window,
and personally notify all those
in Mareretu Close who will be
affected. Obviously there will
be some disruption to traffic for
a brief time while the move
takes place.
If you have any queries, contact
Bruce or Kay Carter. 2363809.
Whakaupoko Landcare
AGM
Venue: Pukeoware Hall
Date: Thursday 24 May 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
New members welcome. For information
please view our pages on the community
website.
For further information and details
email: whakaupokolandcare@gmail.com
Patumahoe Village Inc
Committee meeting
Venue: Patumahoe Tennis clubrooms
Date: Tuesday 29 May 2012
Time: 7.30 pm
Monthly meeting for Patumahoe Village
Inc. New members welcome.
email:patumahoevillage2050@gmail.com
Patumahoe Open Community
Workshop
Open community workshop regarding
consultation process and results and draft
plans put forward to Auckland Council.
This is an informal evening to both in-
form and gather information from the
community, especially in regards to the
future of Patumahoe given the continued
reference of the village as a growth node.
Venue: Patumahoe Junior Boys Club-
rooms
Date:Monday 12th June
Time: 7.30pm
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Relocation of Relocation of Relocation of Relocation of
Scout Hall project Scout Hall project Scout Hall project Scout Hall project
What is on? What is on? What is on? What is on?
Scout Hall on Mareretu Ave - trees are gone but the
church is still there.... but not for long...
ALL THESE AND OTHER
ACTIVITIES CAN BE FOUND
ONLINE BY VISITING THE whats
on tab on the community websites.
If you would like to add your event,
please contact us.
Details on back page.
Auckland Council BID support
If you are a business owner or
business rate payer please come
along to our next meeting to see
whether Patumahoe should
have its own Business group.
Contact:
patumahoevillage2050@gmail.com
Whakaupoko Landcare News Whakaupoko Landcare News Whakaupoko Landcare News Whakaupoko Landcare News
With the help of willing workers from
MIT Conservation class a full on as-
sault has seen great progress on con-
touring pathways leading down from
Clive Howe Road in Patumahoe Village
through the Native Bush Reserve.
The intention is that the walkway will
link up with Henrys Bush in Hunter
Road.
During the past year considerable planting has been done by the group and now the next
stage is to build the walkway using Auckland Council funding. It is hoped that the walk-
way will officially be opened in October this year
Front page of this newsletter has details of the next working bee to be held on
Friday 25th June. Further working bees will be published online. All welcome.
Bat detector
The purchase of an Electronic Bat Detector
has resulted in the Whakaupoko Landcare
Group identifying several more colonies of the
NZ Native Long-tailed Bat in the Patumahoe/
Pukeoware area.
Prior to purchasing the instrument we bor-
rowed one and found 2 new Bat colonies on
one night on properties in Baldhill Road.
Peter Hardy (Batmaster) will look after the instrument and Group members are very wel-
come to make use of it. Contact Peter on 236 3590 or email: hardy.p@xtra.co.nz
Gary Morriss, Whakaupoko Landcare
Whakaupoko Landcare can be found online by visiting our pages on:
www.patumahoe.org.nz or
www.mauku.org.nz
Email: whakaupokolandcare@gmail.com
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Patumahoe Walking Patumahoe Walking Patumahoe Walking Patumahoe Walking
Track taking shape Track taking shape Track taking shape Track taking shape
Falcon Spotted
at Glenbrook
(Reported by Eli
Ewens)
Kereru nesting
The big purple
taraire berries are just about ripe and trees
are laden with them after the excellent
summer rainfall.
Kereru are about to begin nesting
with males on flight display for mating.
Make sure you get out there and top
up bait stations to give them a better
chance of a successful nesting.
Kereru just
lay one egg at
a time and it
is important to
coincide pest
control with
nesting time
Bird bulletin Bird bulletin Bird bulletin Bird bulletin
Notice - Bait Stations in Henrys Bush &
North East Fields Bush
Whakaupoko Landcare is
making every effort to
build up numbers of
kereru, tui and other na-
tive birds in our few re-
maining areas of bush.
Also to protect our bush
from being killed by the
grazing of hungry possums
and to save our native long tailed bat which we know are still
surviving in some places.
On behalf of Auckland Council, Whakaupoko Landcare will be
placing approximately 10 bait stations in Henrys Bush and the
bush below North east Fields. This is for the control of the key
pests possums and rats. The bait used will be Pest Off and is a
brodifacoum based bait which is used by Auckland Council in
Regional Parks and by landowners in our area as the primary
method for possum and rat control. Bait stations will be lo-
cated securely in trees at a height above which dogs can reach.
Pest Off is a cereal based bait that cats will not eat. It is dyed
green to make it unattractive to birds. It is however attractive
to hungry dogs and can kill dogs if they do not receive a Vita-
min K injection from a vet within a suitable time.
As a precaution people taking dogs for walks in these areas
should keep them on a lead at all times.
Nearby landowners have been undertaking possum and rat
control using similar methods. This has helped reduce the pest
numbers in the reserves from very high levels. Monitoring with
Chew Cards now identifies that in the Reserve areas, while
possum and rat numbers are not high, they are both present.
Bait will be placed in bait stations every 3 6 months with pest
presence reviewed annually with Chew Card surveys.
For more information there is plenty on line and for instance
Google Auckland Council Pestoff.
Andrew Sinclair
Whakaupoko Landcare Nursery
A recent Seed Propagation Workshop for Landcare Group members has enabled Group members to
start their own native seedling nursery for ongoing revegatation work in the area. A wide range of
seed from the Franklin region has been sown to enable members to continue revegatating riparian
areas and existing and new bush blocks.
Pest Control Workshop
A very well attended Pest Control Workshop was held mid April at
Andrew and Louise Sinclair's property to pass on tips and demon-
strate correct procedures and ensure continued success for pest
Whakaupoko Landcare News Whakaupoko Landcare News Whakaupoko Landcare News Whakaupoko Landcare News
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Eli Ewens discussing the pros and cons of a Doc 200 stoat trap
Local kereru take a liking to guavas.
Photos courtesy of Sam Sinclair
The one possum captured on the line of
20 traps next to the only Chew Card to
be marked. This high lights their effec-
tiveness as a tool to use in possum
control
Traffic safety or hazard Traffic safety or hazard Traffic safety or hazard Traffic safety or hazard
- what is your view???? - what is your view???? - what is your view???? - what is your view????
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The wider Franklin Community has expressed concern about car
speeds around schools.
In reaction Council and Auckland Transport have introduced barriers
such as the one to the east of Patumahoe School.
We believe there has been little consideration given for wider safety
concerns (such as cyclists on the road).
Some of us believe that this has created on balance a road safety haz-
ard and that there are many better solutions to slowing traffic down in
our Village (eg speed cameras, passive traffic calming systems or
courtesy zones) which at the same time accommodate all road users.
Here in the pictures you can see that there is absolutely no room (just 3metres), for any vehicle to pass a bike with-
out crossing the centre line.
Also this hazard is very close to a corner giving motorists minimal time to react to the presence of cyclists.
What are your views?
It is interesting to note that the number of bikes at Patumahoe School is typically 2 6.
A good question is why?
Go online, talk to people and come to the next meeting.
Meeting dates can be found online. Next meeting Tuesday 29th May 2012, Patumahoe Tennis clubrooms 7.30pm.
Traffic calming installed by Auckland Transport
Bike & car attempting to share lane
Bike & Car over centre line
Bike & Car over centre line
Car & truck
Bike & Car -
near blind corner
Much work has been undertaken to enaure
that the proposals put forward have been a
true reflection of the consultation information
we have collated.
It has also been a priority to ensure that any
proposals put forward allow for continued
local management of resources and facilities
and ongoing interaction with the Local Board
and Auckland Council.
Patumahoe Community Workshop Patumahoe Community Workshop Patumahoe Community Workshop Patumahoe Community Workshop
Monday 11th June 2012 Monday 11th June 2012 Monday 11th June 2012 Monday 11th June 2012
We have come up with several options that allow
this to occur, and invite those with interest or
concerns to come along to the workshop to help
adapt or define these proposals further.
Venue: Patumahoe Junior Boys clubrooms
Time: 7:30 - 9:30pm
Date: Monday 11th June 2012.
All welcome.
INFORMAL GET-TOGETHER
This is an open meeting for all interested
parties, Patumahoe residents - business or
property owners.
It is an opportunity to come along and
meet some new people, and catch up
with old friends - while contributing to the
development of a Patumahoe that is envi-
sioned by residents, not by a Local Board or
Auckland Council
staff.
VILLAGE WORKSHOP
Many commented on how they valued
the current historical built form in Patuma-
hoe village. Others suggested it was time
for a change.
This workshop is an opportunity to put your
ideas on the table, and consider others.
We dont expect to have a resolution
from this one session
but consider it a start-
ing point for ideas.
SHORT PRESENTATION
While many partici-
pated in the consul-
tation process, others
have not yet had the
opportunity to con-
tribute or see what
has been collated.
A short presentation will be made at the
start of the meeting to bring everyone up
to speed, and outline the proposals that
have been put forward to the Local Board
and Auckland Council.
All of the submissions made can be viewed
online at the Patumahoe Village Inc
pages.
LOCAL VILLAGE
PLANNING GROUP
Many years ago, local
residents were the
trustees of the Clive
Howe Reserve board.
During our planning
project, it was consid-
ered that a reinstate-
ment of this kind of
model would be the best to ensure an en-
during relationship with our local commu-
nity and Auckland Council on all things
Patumahoe.
For reasons of both equity and excellence
- the board would ideally contain at least
one member of each local sports or com-
munity group,as well as representatives
from residents and businesses.
HAVE YOUR SAY
Any final plans are only as good as the
quality of information that has been
used to make decisions and set priori-
ties.
You do not have to be a member of PVI
to contribute or have your point of view
heard.
Sometimes the best solutions are found
when concerns have raised and
considered.
join our discussion forum - Village Voices
www.patumahoe.org.nz www.mauku.org.nz
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I dont want Patumahoe to grow any
more... this project supports further devel-
opment
The focus of the project has not been to
support development - it has been to en-
sure that development takes place ONLY
IN CONJUNCTION with consideration of lo-
cal values and priorities. In fact, PVI was
created in response to the identification of
Patumahoe village as a growth node by
Franklin District Council and Auckland Re-
gional Council, and during the process -
once again by Auckland Council. This
identification was made and reinforced
without effective local consultation and
without intention to address it. The PVI
Structure Plan project was created to both
redress that omission, and improve upon it
by developing a structure that would en-
sure consultation was
ongoing and effective,
and locally defined
projects were recog-
nised and supported.
Where are all the development levies
going from the new properties?
As those who have attended previous
meeting before will know, all develop-
ment levies go into a central fund and will
not be spent in Patumahoe to offset
changes unless that spending has been
documented in planning documents.
At present no such spending is allocated
for Patumahoe.
The contribution for Parks and Reserves
ana Community facilities for each section
is around $5,800 - so the ongoing develop-
ment is putting a lot of money into this
central fund.
We understand that much of the Parks
and Reserves funds are currently allocated
to the development of the Karaka Sports
park that has broken ground over the last
few months.
We have submitted
for this policy and al-
location to change.
Council will never get
on board with this...
This may be the case...
however, we have had
some success in negoti-
ating contacts and
possible alternatives to the status quo -
which is - nothing is going to be done to
address the lack of planning.
For instance, we have supported the
change of zoning for the rural designation
of the existing chicken farm on Patumahoe
Road. This was in response to consultation
comments regarding the location near the
school and residents, and ongoing projects
with Whakaupoko Landcare and the prop-
erty owners.
The result of these local planning discus-
sions:
- development of a community rural walk-
ing track linking two bush reserves,
- creation of alternative options for current
chicken farm owner instead of upgrades
which would ensure a longer term facility,
For further details please visit our pages on
the website.
Who is on the com-
mittee and how can
they represent all
those in Patuma-
hoe?
To answer the sec-
ond half of the question first - to be honest
- we cant. We can only attempt to ac-
curately collate and sort through the
comments and information we have re-
cieved, and will continue to do so. Of
course, the more information we receive
the better the result will be in reflecting a
true community vision.
The committee members are all residents
or business owners, with some sporting
club affliations. We acknowledge those
members do not cover the full spectrum
of residents or businesses.
New members are welcome, and we
would encourage those who have defi-
nite ideas to come along to the meetings
and share those with us and perhaps con-
sider joining the committee themselves.,
CONCERNS
As the project has progressed we thank
those that have expressed concerns
about the growth of Patumahoe - and
indeed - the value of the project.
We appreciate those who have taken
the time to contact us and answer
some of the
issues raised here.
Concerns from residents Concerns from residents Concerns from residents Concerns from residents
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CONTACT US: CONTACT US: CONTACT US: CONTACT US:
email: patumahoevillage2050@gmail.com mail: P O Box 172, Patumahoe
PUKEKOHE 2344
Visit our website:
www.patumahoe.org.nz
www.mauku.org.nz
Attend the next PVI Committee meeting,
29th May 2012 7.30pm,
Patumahoe Tennis clubrooms.
Thanks to our sponsors!
The publication of this newsletter and website is supported by the following businesses:
Dannys Kiwi Bakery, Patumahoe Village Shops, Patumahoe ............................................................236-3290
Patumahoe Preschool, 71 Mauku Road, RD3, Patumahoe ..............................................................236-3003
Tania Loveridge Hair Design, Patumahoe Village Shops, Patumahoe ...........................................236-3735
We have received some sugges-
tions from local residents regard-
ing projects they would like to
see in Patumahoe.
Patumahoe Village Inc does not
have funding of its own to dis-
tribute but is happy to act as an
umbrella organisation for local
residents who have community
projects they want to undertake.
Funding would be applied for by
the project initiator, and - if
granted - will then be passed on
for payment of materials or ser-
vices as required by the funding
organisation.
Some of the suggestions have
been: soccer goals in Clive
Howe Reserve, plantings along
roadsides etc.
If you have a project in mind,
please come along to a commit-
tee meeting and present it.
(Minutes and accounts will be
required for application pur-
poses)
For more details contact PVI on:
patumahoevillage2050@gmail.com
Have you any Have you any Have you any Have you any
local projects in local projects in local projects in local projects in
mind? mind? mind? mind?
Patumahoe Community Church on Patumahoe Rd
After many months of hard work the Patumahoe Community
Church celebrated the completion of their renovation project a
couple of months ago.
They would like the community to be aware that the facility is
available for use and hire.
To find out more please contact
Pastors Ross & Liane Wilcox, Phone: 236-3755
We have received notification from Auckland Council about
the Private Plan change application for Patumahoe Hill.
This is a publically notified consent and details can be found
at Auckland Council and have been published in the Franklin
County News.
Any submissions from PVI will be posted online.