This week we launched our campaign to ensure WCC keep their existing funding commitments in their LTP to FUND, FINISH & OPEN the KARORI EVENT CENTRE.

Just by way of reminder, WCC committed in September 2022 to spend $1.9 million to FUND, FINISH and OPEN the KEC. The Trust gifted the building to them in December 2022 based on that commitment. Indications are that WCC Officers will advise the cost to complete KEC is now in excess of $3 million and that the funding cannot be justified. We don’t agree with that estimate and believe that the KEC can be finished and opened for the currently budgeted $1.9 million. But unless Councillors take a different position to their officers, the current funding will most likely be cut from the LTP budget and the KEC will remain unfinished for at least the next four years.

History and promises matter.

We believe strongly that WCC must deliver on its past promises. We need to ensure that the current commitment of $1.9 million is NOT cut from the LTP budget and that WCC will FUND, FINISH and OPEN the KEC.

Our website provides more information about the history of the KEC and WCC commitments over many years to the development of this facility for Karori. If you want to know more, check out the FAQs here.

How can you help?

We have planned several actions to show community support for the project and create some public pressure on Council to keep the funding for KEC in the budget. Here are some ways you can support:

· Sign the Online Petition – We have started a petition asking WCC to keep the existing funding of $1.9m in the LTP budget. The petition is on-line here (with an option to sign a hard copy at Karori Community Centre and Marsden Books).

· Talk to your networks – given the length of time this project has been running it is not surprising that there are some who are not fully aware of the history of this project. We’ve attached some background information for your reference. Please talk about why you think a completed and open community hall is essential for Karori and the western suburbs.

· Write a letter - letters to Councillors, or to the editor, are another way to demonstrate community support for this project. Let WCC Councillors know why this project needs to be prioritised.

· Social Media – we will be posting and sharing on Facebook, and Instagram, to increase the community’s awareness of our campaign, and ask people to support through signing the petition. Follow our Facebook page to key up to date with our progress.

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PHYSIO CLINIC OPENING IN KARORI

fixPhysio is opening behind Te Kororia at 170 Karori Road, run by a local Karori resident Caroline Appleton, offering a wide range of Physiotherapy skills. If you need to get those aches and pains sorted out, visit www.fixphysio.co.nz to book online, or give Caroline a call on 04 390 7777

Jennifer Evans Dance Academy at Marsden specialising in

• Classical Ballet
• Jazz Ballet
• Tap
• Contemporary
• Hip-Hop

Contact mobile: 027 635 0191

Email: j-evansdance@gmail.com

If you tell Jennifer that you saw the ad in the KNS school newsletter and she will kindly donate something to the school.

Is "Clean the Windows" on your To Do list? Save time & hassle, get the job done professionally & support the KNS by getting Karori local Bernard from Ultimate Cleaning 0277550107 to do them for you. $150 for inside & out ($120 for small house with easy access). Bernard will donate $10 from every job to KNS. Referee: Stacey Wilson 0274154849 or fin.stacey@xtra.co.nz

Celebrate that next birthday, graduation, baby shower, or Friday with a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Cake. Available in 3 sizes the cakes can be made to order with 48 hours notice. Go to https://www.benjerry.co.nz/wellington to order and enter KNS Cakes in the special instructions and we will give $5 for every cake ordered back to KNS. As proud parents of a KNS student and owners of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream shops in Wellington we are thrilled to be able to give back to the Karori community. 

KELLY SPORTS TERM 1 – BACK TO SCHOOL SPORTS!!

Kelly Sports is back for Term 1 with our fun and exciting classes!. Kelly Sports encourages children to have fun, build confidence and to give sport a go.

We believe that sport and physical activity has so much to offer young people; it improves fitness, develops communication skills, team work and gives them a place to channel their energy.

Back to School Sports (Years 0-4) – Monday’s 3.05pm-4.05pm – The sports we will focus on this term are: Athletics, Ultimate Frisbee, Turbo Touch and Dodgeball.

It’s a great way to try new sports, learn new skills and improve ability. We use games & drills to teach game sense and team play. Your child will learn the basic fundamental skills for all sports – throwing, running, jumping, striking, balance and many more – all while having a great time!

Sessions start on Monday 12 February 2024 and run for 8 weeks.

For full details and to enrol into our programmes visit www.kellysports.co.nz email adminwgtn@kellysports.co.nz. 

Girl GuidingDo you want your daughter to have fun whilst trying new things, learning leadership skills, exploring the outdoors and much more? We have spaces available in Karori for Pippins (5-6 years), Brownies (7-9 years) and Guides (9-12years). For more information, visit www.girlguidingnz.org.nz or email: karoriwestbrownies@gmail.com