We have had a lot of support for the development of the community gardens in Newlands/Paparangi. There was mention on ONE EYED FM and articles in the Independent Herald in July (p 3) and November (p 5). Home Harvest provided us with seeds to get seedlings started. David Garret, local real-estate agent

The proposal for two community gardens in Newlands/Paparangi was submitted to the Wellington City Council on 8 July 2011. We were told at that stage it would take around 4 months to be approved. The proposal for the Jay Street reserve went to the October meeting of Council, where it was