Whitby Residents Association

The Whitby Residents Association (Inc) was established about 40 years ago with the development of Whitby itself, and has played an active role in the village, and the facilities, services, and residential development.

Earlier this year, we completed our 2013 village plan, which itemised desirable development in Whitby and Silverwood going forward, including a ‘wish list’ of projects which will enhance the village and the lifestyle we all enjoy.

Whitby Village Plan Photo

In 2030 Whitby will be the most desirable place to live in the Wellington region. It will have an upper quartile quality of life for all its residents as evidenced by a wide variety of housing styles, shops and community facilities. There will be an extensive network of interconnecting walkways covering all of Whitby and a higher than normal percentage of reserves. It will be a friendly, safe, caring community which is committed to the preservation of a sustainable lifestyle. It will show a strong affinity in its local character to James Cook and his exploration of Aotearoa.

April Committee Meeting

Please note that the April meeting of the Committee has been moved from this Thursday to the next, due to unavailability of committee members.

The meeting will take place on Thursday, 24 April 2014, at 7:30pm, at the Baptist church.

On the agenda for our April meeting:
• Apologies
• Minutes of the previous meeting
• Whitby Lakes Retirement Village expansion – public hearing finding
• Village planning – current projects 2013/14 – signs and boards update
• Village planning – commissioner’s findings
• Bradey Grave Update – Start of work by contractor
• Silverwood update – more planting on bank in May.
• The Quarterdeck reserve consultation – summary and next step
• WRA membership renewals
• Accessibility problems at Whitby mall (Lisa)
• Street lighting at Silverwood
• Omapere St traffic islands update
• Tim Sheppard’s email re rates increase

Spinnaker Summit

Spinnaker Summit

If you are feeling fit and want to see the stunning ‘view of a lifetime’, make the climb to the new Spinnaker Lookout, which was officially opened last month. With short but steep walking access only from The Anchorage and Mercury Way, it is well worth the effort to get up there, and enjoy the panorama which stretches from Mana Island around to Pauatahanui, looking north.

The new lookout has seating and information panels, and the pupils of Discovery School buried a time capsule on the site, which is also identified. Soon the bare clay will be top soiled and grassed. Be sure to take some water with you when you visit. The drink will be welcome when you reach the top, but save some for refreshment again when you return home.

Lakes Distance Markers

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Whitby walkers can now measure their exercise with a series of markers around Whitby Lake. The markers were installed at the request of local residents, keen to know how far the walk is. Walking and exercise are part and parcel of living in and enjoying Whitby.