Great result for the Peninsula!
Locals and historians are welcoming plans to preserve the history of a slice of the Miramar Peninsula.
Locals and historians are welcoming plans to preserve the history of a slice of the Miramar Peninsula.
The New Zealand Defence Force had been looking to off-load 76 hectares of surplus land on what it calls Watts Peninsula - near but not including Wellington Prison - which overlooks Sir Peter Jackson's Miramar film-making facilities.
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Fran Wilde and Heritage and Culture Minister Chris Finlayson announced plans for the future of the area today.
Under the plan, a steering committee, headed by Sir Ngatata Love, would oversee the restoration of the area, including Fort Ballance, and would likely establish more walking trails.
It will become a 76 hectare reserve, ruling out the possibility of it being developed for housing. More here
Events
Summerfest Worser Bay 2012
Summerfest - 3pm, Sunday 26 February...check out their great Facebook page for more information
26th Dec - Tin Tin - General Release in cinemas
Tickets are now on sale for 3D screenings of THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN on December 26th, 27th and 28th! Book online at the link attached, in person at The Roxy or over the phone on 388 5555 extension 2.[more]
News
Scorching Bay Triathlons have kicked off!
Santa seen competing at the Scorching Triathlon in Wellington Santa was especially lucky to get an entry into the Scorching Triathlon on Sunday 4 December as it sold out before the event. Luckily he is an organised kind of fella...[more]
Watt's Peninsula Coalition Formed
Watts Peninsula is the old name for the northern end of Miramar Peninsula. A group has been created to look at protecting the area from possible development. Read on or check the Facebook page. The Watts Peninsula Coalition...[more]