Where did we come from?
The Newlands Paparangi Progressive Association (NPPA) is the oldest residents ’association in New Zealand, founded in 1919. The NPPA’s constitution is broad in its purposes, of which there are three:
i. To promote, develop and improve the services and facilities for the District residents;
ii. To represent the District residents’ views to the appropriate authorities; and,
iii. To undertake such social and fundraising activities as the Association may consider desirable.
According to the constitution, the NPPA has tasked itself with a community development role alongside one of advocacy.
In 2000, the NPPA conducted The Great Newlands Survey, asking for residents ’opinions and suggestions about what they wanted to see in Newlands in terms of the Built environment, Services, Recreation & Culture, and Strategically. This survey informed the setting up of 20 community projects to be completed in the following 10 years.
A review in 2010 showed that 17 of the 20 projects had been completed, so…..
In 2010 the NPPA, again commissioned The Great Newlands Survey, and then published its Newlands Strategy 2011-2020 to revitalise the greater Newlands area over the next decade and “inspire residents to act locally and, in the process, improve the way of life in the community, create a sustainable future, live responsibly, and enjoy the benefits of residing in one of the most progressive areas of the Wellington Region”. The Strategy included 20 more projects.
From the 2011-2020 Strategy the Newlands Resilience Group was born as one of those 20 projects. As requested by the community, its aim was to “Establish a community-owned and operated emergency preparedness group with the sole focus of raising community awareness and training local people to respond to a disaster.”
So who has been involved in all this work?
It’s a very long list of dedicated and persistent people and organisations from the Newlands community. In listing some of those involved right at the start, we are bound to miss some names. If we do, we apologise to them. Feel free to let us know if you were/are one of them, and we’ll add you to our ‘gratitude’ list.
First and foremost on our list would need to be Jarrod Coburn. Jarrod was the starting point, founder and initial engineer of our processes. It’s good to know that he’s still involved (even if more remotely these days) as our mentor and auditor to ensure we keep on the right path. His background and experience has been vital in getting us going, and keeping us on track.
When Jarrod moved to Christchurch, Fiona Bain took over as our Project Leader. Others involved in the NRG have been Karen Duffell, Sue Hine, Christine Davies, Tracy Hurst-Porter to name but a few.
More recently, Rodney Barber has taken over as Leader, with support from the current members of the NRG, together with the Newlands Leaders too many to mention here but, in terms of practical and generous assistance, we must thank Angela Lowe and her Deputy Lena Meinders of the Newlands Intermediate School.
None of this would be possible without the major input and support of Nga Hau e Wha o Papararangi Marae in Newlands, and its many skilled volunteers, including Joe McLeod, Leighsah Rawiri, Bill Rawiri, and a whole lot more!
Organisations, who’s members and staff have been involved, including in our Disaster Simulation exercises. include: Staff from the Newlands Community Centre (past and present); Paparangi Scouts; New World Newlands, Newlands Medical Centre, Newlands Pharmacy, liaison staff from Wellington City Council, liaison staff from WREMO.
Where to from here ? ……………….well, check out the rest of our website to see what amazing things are happening in 2021 and beyond!
The Newlands Paparangi Progressive Association (NPPA) is the oldest residents ’association in New Zealand, founded in 1919. The NPPA’s constitution is broad in its purposes, of which there are three:
i. To promote, develop and improve the services and facilities for the District residents;
ii. To represent the District residents’ views to the appropriate authorities; and,
iii. To undertake such social and fundraising activities as the Association may consider desirable.
According to the constitution, the NPPA has tasked itself with a community development role alongside one of advocacy.
In 2000, the NPPA conducted The Great Newlands Survey, asking for residents ’opinions and suggestions about what they wanted to see in Newlands in terms of the Built environment, Services, Recreation & Culture, and Strategically. This survey informed the setting up of 20 community projects to be completed in the following 10 years.
A review in 2010 showed that 17 of the 20 projects had been completed, so…..
In 2010 the NPPA, again commissioned The Great Newlands Survey, and then published its Newlands Strategy 2011-2020 to revitalise the greater Newlands area over the next decade and “inspire residents to act locally and, in the process, improve the way of life in the community, create a sustainable future, live responsibly, and enjoy the benefits of residing in one of the most progressive areas of the Wellington Region”. The Strategy included 20 more projects.
From the 2011-2020 Strategy the Newlands Resilience Group was born as one of those 20 projects. As requested by the community, its aim was to “Establish a community-owned and operated emergency preparedness group with the sole focus of raising community awareness and training local people to respond to a disaster.”
So who has been involved in all this work?
It’s a very long list of dedicated and persistent people and organisations from the Newlands community. In listing some of those involved right at the start, we are bound to miss some names. If we do, we apologise to them. Feel free to let us know if you were/are one of them, and we’ll add you to our ‘gratitude’ list.
First and foremost on our list would need to be Jarrod Coburn. Jarrod was the starting point, founder and initial engineer of our processes. It’s good to know that he’s still involved (even if more remotely these days) as our mentor and auditor to ensure we keep on the right path. His background and experience has been vital in getting us going, and keeping us on track.
When Jarrod moved to Christchurch, Fiona Bain took over as our Project Leader. Others involved in the NRG have been Karen Duffell, Sue Hine, Christine Davies, Tracy Hurst-Porter to name but a few.
More recently, Rodney Barber has taken over as Leader, with support from the current members of the NRG, together with the Newlands Leaders too many to mention here but, in terms of practical and generous assistance, we must thank Angela Lowe and her Deputy Lena Meinders of the Newlands Intermediate School.
None of this would be possible without the major input and support of Nga Hau e Wha o Papararangi Marae in Newlands, and its many skilled volunteers, including Joe McLeod, Leighsah Rawiri, Bill Rawiri, and a whole lot more!
Organisations, who’s members and staff have been involved, including in our Disaster Simulation exercises. include: Staff from the Newlands Community Centre (past and present); Paparangi Scouts; New World Newlands, Newlands Medical Centre, Newlands Pharmacy, liaison staff from Wellington City Council, liaison staff from WREMO.
Where to from here ? ……………….well, check out the rest of our website to see what amazing things are happening in 2021 and beyond!
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