<![CDATA[ARO VALLEY COMMUNITY CENTRE - News]]>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:05:15 -0700Weebly<![CDATA[ESOL FUND-RAISER]]>Wed, 27 Sep 2017 23:17:26 GMThttp://www.arovalley.org.nz/news/esol-fund-raiser
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Nomination Form Can be Found Here
]]><![CDATA[Plastic Bag Free Aro Valley]]>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 23:22:21 GMThttp://www.arovalley.org.nz/news/plastic-bag-free-aro-valley
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Plastic bag free Aro Valley!
Will you accept the challenge?
 
Aro Valley Community Council (AVCC) is encouraging local households, businesses and schools to accept the Plastic Free July Challenge with a special focus on a plastic bag free Aro Valley.
Will you accept the challenge to go plastic bag free during July?

"Think about it. Why would you make something that you're going to use for a few minutes out of a material that's basically going to last forever, and you're just going to throw it away. What's up with that?" Jeb Berrier, BagIt Movie

The AVCC is hosting a range of activities including; a movie night, a make your own fabric bag workshop, a community clean up with pizza and beer and support for those who pledge to go plastic bag free!

You can register for the challenge, and share your experiences, ideas and tips at www.plasticfreejuly.org and follow the Aro Valley Community Council’s journey on Facebook.

If you would like to get involved in banner painting, sewing reusable bags, art, or flyer drops – get in touch!

Plastic Free July started as a local initiative in Perth, Western Australia and has grown into a global initiative.
Get in touch:
Aro Valley Community Council
04 3848499 or developer@arovalley.org.nz



]]><![CDATA[Annual General Meeting]]>Mon, 30 May 2016 21:51:48 GMThttp://www.arovalley.org.nz/news/annual-general-meetingWEDNESDAY 27 JULY

7PM AT 48 ARO ST

ELECTION OF OFFICES AND COMMITTEE
Co-chairs (2), Treasurer (1), Secretary (1),
Committee members (10)
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NOMINATION FORMS AT THE
AVCC OFFICE AND HERE
or email community@arovalley.org.nz]]><![CDATA[General Meeting - Wednesday 8th June]]>Thu, 26 May 2016 01:00:54 GMThttp://www.arovalley.org.nz/news/general-meeting-wednesday-8th-june
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​General meeting
WASTED
Wednesday 8 June
7:30pm at 48 Aro St (Aro Hall)

All people who live, work, own property or a business in the Aro Valley are warmly invited to attend and participate in this general meeting of the Aro Valley Community Council (AVCC).
 
1.  Welcome
2.  Apologies
3.  WASTED - discussion on waste in the Aro Valley
    - Ways to reduce it - remove plastic bags and plastic water bottles?
    - Rubbish collection - dealing with untidy kiwis

4.  New Incorporated Societies Law - AVCC comments
5.  Minutes of previous general meeting
6.  Update on Committee activities since last General Meeting
7.  Topics for further general meetings -
8.  Urgent General Business.
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In Aro Valley, we’re doing it our way.

Dress up, look your best! Bring your trumpet. Bring the kids. We’re serious but not grim!

Saturday 28 November 2015 
From 12 noon at Aro Park, Aro St 
​Leave 12.30pm from Aro Park to Civic Square

Join us in a colourful community parade from Aro Park to the Civic Square, where we will join the Wellington People’s Climate event.  
]]><![CDATA[Public transport in Wellington. Are we on track?]]>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 22:35:10 GMThttp://www.arovalley.org.nz/news/public-transport-in-wellington-are-we-on-trackCome and hear a discussion of the merits of
Bus Rapid Transit or Light Rail for Wellington
Greater Wellington: Cr Paul Swain
Wellington City Council: Cr Andy Foster
FIT Wellington: John Rankin
Trams-Action Wellington: Demetrius Christoforou
Moderator: Dave Armstrong
Date: Wednesday 2 December 2015
Time: 6 to 8pm
Venue: Aro Valley Community Hall, 48 Aro Street, Wellington
Koha:$15 ($5 students and unwaged) in support of our cause
FIT Wellington is for Fair, Intelligent Transport
Spending more on public transport, walking and cycling,
and less on roads. is better for the city, the environment and the economy
Wellington’s main bus route is overloaded and an obvious solution is light rail]]><![CDATA[Aro Valley and Climate Change]]>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 22:27:25 GMThttp://www.arovalley.org.nz/news/aro-valley-and-climate-changeThe AVCC held a general meeting on the 18 November 2015 on the topic of climate change. 
Speakers:
  • Simon Terry, executive director of the Sustainability Council, on the significance of the Paris meeting, latest science update, and priorities for action
  • Brent Efford, on light rail and electric public transport
  • Nina Atkinson, Generation Zero on practical responses to climate change
 
Other meeting items:
  1. Minutes of the last general meeting
  2. AVCC committee update
  3. Dates and items for 2016  general meetings
  4. Urgent other business
 
Tea and bikkies

Further info that is passed on to us in regards to climate change and the upcoming summit will be posted here for locals to soak up - so keep an eye out.]]><![CDATA[November 05th, 2015]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2015 22:01:51 GMThttp://www.arovalley.org.nz/news/november-05th-2015A General Meeting of the Aro Valley Community Council
Aro to Paris
Local & global responses to climate change

  • World leaders are gathering for the 21st UN climate talks in Paris in December 2015. What are they talking about? What is hoped to be achieved?
  • A brief overview of the latest science on climate change – how urgent is action anyway?
  • What can we do here in Aro Valley to halt climate change?
    Tips for the ordinary person – what will make a difference.
 
Wednesday 7.30pm
18 November 2015
Aro Valley Community Hall
 
This is an official general meeting of the Aro Valley Community Council. Everyone in the community is welcome. Be empowered, be inspired, learn something. See you there!
 
Agenda:
Welcome, introduction
 
Meeting topic: Aro to Paris
Speakers:
  • Simon Terry, executive director of the Sustainability Council, on the significance of the Paris meeting, latest science update, and priorities for action
  • Brent Efford, on light rail and electric public transport
  • Nina Atkinson, Generation Zero on practical responses to climate change
Other meeting items:
  1. Minutes of the last general meeting
  2. AVCC committee update
  3. Dates and items for 2016  general meetings
  4. Urgent other business
 
Tea and bikkies]]>