Celebrating the People, Places & Spirit of Ōwhiro Bay

Nestled between the sea and hills at the southern edge of Wellington, Ōwhiro Bay is a vibrant, creative and resilient coastal community. This site is home to local stories, upcoming events and ways you can get involved in shaping the future of our neighbourhood.

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2026 Annual General Meeting

October 3rd 2026The 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held on Sunday 15 November from 10am until 11.30am. Alongside the business of the AGM we will be providing the community with an update on the bus depotRead more

Bus depot proposal moves to detailed business case

October 3rd 2026Greater Wellington Regional Council has voted 7 to 4 in favour of a recommendation from GWRC Officers to develop a Detailed Business Case on the development of a bus depot in South Wellington -Read more

Initial business case for bus depot received

September 18th 2026OBRA continues to oppose the proposal by Greater Wellington Regional Council to develop a bus depot at the bottom of Landfill Road. We have received the Initial Business Case (IBC) the GC willRead more

Rain event report and recommendations welcomed

September 18th 2026Ōwhiro Bay Residents Association welcomed the decision made today by Wellington City Council's City Strategy and Development Committee. The Committee today considered the report into the 20 AprilRead more

OBRA worried about possible Spicers Closure

September 4th 2026You may have seen media reports of the closure of Spicers Landfill in Porirua. OBRA is concerned at the potential impact on Ōwhiro Bay due to increased traffic volumes (including large vehicles)Read more

Work begins on trailhead development

August 31st 2026Work started on 31 August to develop a new trail starting from just north of Rarangi Way - see the map below. You may recall consultation on this proposal at the beginning of the year. You can seeRead more

Rain event meeting details

July 7th 2026Our meeting with Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council to discuss the 20 April rain event will be held at Ōwhiro Bay School, tomorrow Wednesday 8 July. The meeting willRead more

April Storm Recovery Meeting

May 29th 2026Date: Saturday 6 June Time: 2pm-4pm Venue: Island Bay Presbyterian Church, 88 The Parade This meeting is for Wellington community members who have been affected by April's severe weatherRead more

Letter to GWRC: Bus Depot update

May 17th 2026Thank you both for the meeting on Saturday 16 May 2026. It was great to hear from you and be able to raise concerns about the proposed bus depot. We thought we’d capture the key action pointsRead more

Community Drop In - Trailhead Development

May 7th 2026Wellington City Council is hosting a community drop in on the site of the proposed new trailhead development. The drop in will be held on Saturday 2 May between 2pm and 4pm. The drop in will beRead more

Submission to WCC - City Strategy and Delivery Committee

May 7th 2026OBRA member Ali Forrest presented to the WCC - City Strategy and Delivery Committee meeting on 7 May 2026. Here is her submission. Introduction Thank you councillors for the opportunity to speakRead more

Light Up for Matariki

June 24th 2024Ōwhiro Bay Residents Association (OBRA) needs your help to celebrate Matariki 2024. If you live in Ōwhiro Bay (with an emphasis on the Parade) OBRA would love your help to make Matariki 2024Read more

ABOUT US

The Ōwhiro Bay Residents Association

The Ōwhiro Bay Residents Association (OBRA) is a grassroots group working to connect, advocate for and celebrate the people of Ōwhiro Bay.

Whether it’s championing environmental action, hosting inclusive local events or sharing the voices of our creative community, OBRA exists to strengthen the ties that make this place special.

We are powered by a passionate volunteer committee and guided by the belief that small, local actions make a lasting impact.

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From nature photographers and storytellers to local businesses and community champions, Ōwhiro Bay is full of people with talent, generosity, and spirit. Explore a collection of galleries, interviews and spotlights that showcase who we are.

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