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By Emily Elliott

A call for separated cycle lanes in Karori is being heard far and wide. Karori West Normal School’s bike track is all-go, and census data

shows Karori has the second highest number of cyclist in Wellington – now parents, commuters, businesses, and schools are demanding safer cycling.

Megan Hubscher of Karori By Bike says 320 residents took part in a recent survey they conducted, and 80 per cent of respondents said they would be likelier to cycle if there were separated lanes – despite a third of partakers not calling themselves cyclists.

The majority of respondents also said improved cycling infrastruc-ture would equal safer trips to school.

Contiued on page 2

CYCLISTS: Jannah Dennison with her Karori West Normal School children Theo, Emmaus, and Blyth, and deputy principal Janice Jones. PHOTO: Emily Elliott

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By Emily Elliott

Churton Park residents can have a relaxing shopping experience in a few weeks time – local business owners have decided to collaborate for an evening and bring their col-lateral together.

Churton Park’s Rowena Chin says herself, along with Shalini Hamann, Amanda Coyne, and Rachael van Rij have home businesses and end up with excess stock as they head into the next season.

“Instead of one of us selling, we can all get together at the Churton Park Community Centre,” says Rowena.

“The public will get a variety with us joining together.”

Business owners from Newlands, Paparangi, Churton Park, Ngaio,

and Tawa will set up their stock, along with tea, coffee, and snacks for shoppers to enjoy.

“We’re hoping it will be a relaxing evening for them. It’s ideal shop-ping – eat, drink, peruse, and catch up with a friend,” says Paparangi’s Amanda, who will feature her goods.

Rowena says it’s an opportunity for the public to buy homemade, local, quality goods for up to half their usual sale price.

Items for sale will span from jewel-lery, ladies and children’s clothes, babies items, to fabric accessories and paper products and goods, as well as yummy treats.

The evening will be held on Friday, May 1, at the Churton Park Community Centre from 6-8pm.

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Karori calls for cycle lanesContinued from page 1

Megan says for every dollar Council spends on bike lanes, the NZTA will contribute $2.

A report by Karori West Normal School and Karori By Bike states the number of people accessing the school and bus terminals each day exceeds the capacity of the road and footpath infrastructure.

Deputy principal of the school Janice Jones says that more families will want to cycle around Karori because of the new council-gifted bike track, so narrowness of footpaths and roads are an issue.

“Separated cycle lanes are the only things that make sense to me,” she says.

Janice says painted lines on the road will not work as there are heavy trucks and busses that travel through the roads.

“Sometimes up to three or four buses at a time are lined up waiting – a child cannot cycle past them, it’s too scary and daunting. So they use the footpath, which is too narrow.

“We are very fearful for our students in that someone will get hurt.”

Janice says she only cycles on the back streets as she is fearful of the main roads, but would love to cycle to the shops if

there was a protected cycle lane.Janice suggests the cycle lanes need not

follow the road but go through the nearby parks for both cyclists and pedestrians to use, starting from the shops and going to the school.

“A separated cycle lane is good for the health of the whole community.”

Resident Jannah Dennison says she and her children cycle, walk, or scooter to school, and her husband cycles to work each day.

“You have to keep your wits about you. My husband comes home regularly cross about near misses.”

Anthony of Gamboni’s Deli is one of many Karori businesses who displays a cycling sticker in support of cyclists.

“I think families will be more secure about putting children on bikes if there is a safe way to cycle,” he says.

Residents can have their say on cy-cle networks on the Wellington City Council’s long term plan website: www.our10yearplan.co.nz.

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Dancing shoes were worn on Saturday when a full swing band took the Khandallah Town Hall Centre back to its 1940s glory.

SWING THE NIGHT AWAY: Dancers at the Khandallah Town Hall Centre had a blast. PHOTO: Supplied

Aspire Big Band hosted the night, and musical director Gavin Knight says the Full Swing Dance Company also attended the evening to showcase certain dance styles, giving attendees some inspiration for their own danc-ing.

“It used to be the social scene before the days of TV. People went out and let their hair down. Big bands have been making a comeback since the 1990s,” says Gavin.

Gavin says over 80 people came to the 1940s themed evening to com-memorate the centenary of Anzac, and costumes from the era were spread across the dance fl oor.

“It was open to everyone to come and have a dance. With swing, everyone wants to get up and dance,” says Gavin.

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thing with a bit of energy, something that everyone can do.”

Guests were greeted in the foyer by Nelson comedian Nick Chandler dressed as a World War Two ARP warden.

"Nick jested with guests before the show, making sure they knew what to do in the event of an air raid, caution-ing against inadvertently letting war secrets slip out – because you never know who might be a Nazi spy," says Gavin.

Gavin says this is the fi rst time Aspire Big Band has hosted an event, although they are been invited to play at many similar.

“The event was so successful it is set to become a regular annual event, helping to establish Wellington as New Zealand's swing capital.”

Swinging into the 1940sSeniorNet classes start back

The North Wellington SeniorNet’s Learning Centre relocation to the John-sonville Community Centre has had several positive spin off s.

Since mid-February 35 new members have joined the Society and 22 courses have been held. Courses start again for Term 2 on Tuesday 21 April. For more information contact Keith

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By Emily Elliott

Karori West Scout Group celebrated the reopening of Garland Hall on Sunday, after being without a home for two years.

The new building was opened with a sausage sizzle, Girl Guide biscuits, cake, and streams of scouts with their parents turning up in force.

Scout leader Shellie Walker says the open day was a chance to thank the community for the support given to them throughout the rebuild, with over 120 people in attendance.

“Without them we wouldn’t be able to celebrate the new building. This was an opportunity for people who supported the rebuild to see it.”

Shellie says a fi re was lit under the leaders’ room in March 2013, and then proceeded to spread throughout the building and render it unusable.

“We’ve been having scouts at Karori West Normal School since,” says Shellie.

She has been part of the Karori West Scout Group since 1999, when she joined as a Kea scout.

“It feels amazing to be in the building again. We rebuilt it in a way that was similar to how it was – if it looked

completely different, it wouldn’t be home.”

Shellie says the building has added features such as a window in the lead-ers’ room, a bigger kitchen, improved organisation space, and is soundproof-ing.

Shellie says the fi re that put the scouts of the building was the second of its kind, and that the building was tar-geted by arsonists during the rebuilding process too.

“We now have CCTV cameras, sprin-kler systems, and smoke detectors – a full security system!”

She says chairman Steve Butler was the instigator of the new security system, and that he has worked to make sure something similar will never happen again.

“We’ve shown people that we’re strong and can beat things. Karori West Scout Group isn’t going anywhere.”

Shellie says that despite not being in a home for the last two years, the scout group has grown in its number considerably.

“We’ve become bigger and stronger.”RE-OPEN: Scouts of all levels, Kate Mills-Workman, George Garnett, Shellie Walker, Jackson Gold, and Carter Bastion, are back in the Garland Hall. PHOTO: Emily Elliott

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Two Karori men are un-covering Anzac truths bur-ied for 50 years under the old City Council Chambers.

The Karori World War One plaque was rediscovered in 1969 when the old council chambers were pulled down to build the current Karori

library. President of the Karori

RSA Bruce Johnstone says the plaque was hated by homecoming soldiers.

“They threw it off the council chamber wall and under the building.”

“It was said it wasn’t to be seen again, because it wasn’t complete,” Bruce says.

The one and a half metre

plaque was then sent to a conservator who got the borer out of it, Bruce says.

“Hedgehogs lived on it, brushing all the paint away.”

Karori-resident Michael Foster worked to add over 50 forgotten names to the plaque.

“I look at all the letters that have been left behind which were made by a sign writer,

and to have his work ignored is devastating,” Michael says.

Bruce says the plaque is still in danger at the Wellington City Archives as the area it is kept in is dry, so the wood is splitting.

“The fact that it’s cracked so readily, that’s terrifying,” Michael says. “We’ve got to get it out of the atmosphere of the archives as soon as possible.”

Michael is also piecing together a book about the soldiers listed on the plaque, which won’t be fi nished until the board is complete.

“The book will have to in-corporate the restoration.”

“It’s a living story,” Bruce says. “It seems to be dogged by bad luck.”

Councillor Andy Foster says he is now looking to restore the plaque to the Karori li-brary.

“There needs to be a cer-emony, Andy would like that to be a marked event, because this is something nobody else knows about,” Michael says.

The contents of the board will be for display for the fi rst time in 50 years at the Karori ANZAC service.

Bruce says Michael has worked hard to restore the plaque.

“He’s so humble, but he’s done a great job.”

An effort of restoration

ANZAC DISCOVERY: Bruce Johnstone and Michael Foster are restoring a WWI plaque that was buried under the council chambers for 50 years. PHOTO CREDIT: Amber-Leigh Woolf

Churton Park Toastmasters has been running for six weeks, and organiser Maya Beddie-Geiser says the group is a good opportunity for those who speak English as a second language to practice the basics.

English is Maya’s second language, and she says that often one think’s in their language and has to quickly translate it to English.

“With loads of practice it becomes second nature,” says Maya.

“Toastmasters is to polish how you speak and what you say. It teaches the necessities.”

Maya says the group learns how to address people, network with others, and skills they need for communicating with people.

“You don’t have to be scared to go to the group,” says Maya, suggesting that people with basic English skills will be welcomed.

“Everyone is so wonderfully supportive. We don’t criticise, but prepare them for the future.”

Maya says the group work on improving individual’s communication and speaking skills.

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Thirty-four years of teaching at Johnsonville’s West Park School came to an end recently for the community’s much loved Lindy Blyth.

Leaving to spend time with her grandchildren, play the piano, potter in the garden, and hopefully start writing children’s books, the teacher says her decades spent at the school were wonderful.

Starting at the school in 1980, she has accumu-lated years of memories including countless school productions and camps, and Lindy says other teachers, children, and the parent community at the school were the reasons she stayed for so long.

“They’re children who work together and with you, not against you. We never had a shortage of parents offering to help out with school events,” says Lindy.

“I’ve worked with some absolutely amazing teach-ers who are very talented people – it has been a privilege.”

A deputy principal at the school for 30 years, Lindy says she loves teaching because there is a surprise every day and one is al-

ways learning. “I love that no two chil-

dren are the same. I have a soft spot for children who provide the challenges,” she says.

“I always think, ‘How can I make that child feel better about themselves? How can I help their self-esteem? How can I help them excel?’”

Lindy says she has loved seeing West Park School provide children with op-portunities to perform at their very best over the last 34 years.

“You share in their joys, uncertainties, successes.”

Lindy was known to dance on the desk when children did exceptional work, and many people continue to tell her legacy of ‘eating chalk’.

“When the going got tough, I sometimes said, ‘If we get this right, I’ll eat this chalk!’

“I ate it quite a few times!”

Lindy says she looks back at the years fondly, such as one time the class traipsed up Mt Kau Kau and the cloud settled in as they neared the top.

“The person at the back couldn’t see to person at the front! We played Chinese whispers. It was a wonderful moment.”

TEACHER: Lindy Blyth left Johnsonville’s West Park School recently after 34 years.

Lindy says she has now taught a number of chil-dren whose parents she also had in her class.

“It’s very special. You can see the similarities.”

The school also gave Lindy the opportunity to take adopt a 12-year-old

refugee as her own foster child.

“She now has two chil-dren – my grandchildren,” says Lindy.

“The school has given me a lot more than most schools would. I’m really lucky.”

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By Amber-Leigh WoolfMassey Journalism Student

The Makara community is plan-ning its Anzac day traditions to com-memorate the 100 year anniversary of Gallipoli.

Seven men from Makara died in

WWI, which retired army offi cer John Mills says is a large amount for such a small community.

“For a tiny community like Ma-kara, to have seven, it must have been a huge impact.

“One of the saddest stories is that one was killed a week before the end

Remembering family: Christine Grace with a photograph of her uncle, Jack Nielsen, from Makara who fought in WWII. PHOTO CREDIT: Amber-Leigh Woolf

of the war.” John says that the soldier died in

the rifl e battalion of the rifl e battle of Le Quesnoy.

The community has an established tradition for Anzac day, gathering at the church at 10 o’clock for a prayer.

“We then get to community hall to have to coffee and biscuits. That’s becoming a tradition.”

Sir reverend Harry Nichols from the Karori Anglican parish will do a prayer. John says many members of the community will lay wreathes.

“We’ve got a serving naval offi cer and he will lay a wreath on behalf of the men. We’ve got perhaps the oldest resident of Makara, and she will lay a wreath on behalf of the people of Makara.

“It’s a very dignifi ed little memo-rial, typical of around the Country. The background to it is Saint Mat-thias Anglican Church.” John says.

“This year we will obviously be focusing on Gallipoli.”

Christine Grace secretary of Ma-kara Hall Association says this year the commemorations include a bugler and a piper.

“This time the bugler is doing the last post.”

Christine says the community thanks hard workers to organise the Makara Anzac day service.

“John Mills and Pat Grace organise the service. They organise a speech for the families and an ODE to the fallen.”

John encourages everyone to join the memorial on Anzac day.

“Last time we had about 50 or 60, this year we’ll have more.”

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Jeanette and her husband Robin moved from their Khandallah home to Enliven’s Woburn Apartments in October last year to give themselves peace of mind.

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Young writers received professional support at writing workshops at the Churton Park Community centre during the school holidays.

Actor Maneesha Fonseka and writer Helen Vivienne Fletcher from Brain Bunny workshops help children overcome challenges of spelling and grammar and instead focus on their stories.

Helen says she struggled with writing as a child. “I loved coming up with stories, but I couldn't spell

and so my ideas rarely made it on to the page.”The workshops take the focus off spelling, Helen says. “I make a point of not checking children's spelling or

grammar in my classes unless they ask me to. Instead I focus on the storytelling.”

Helen says the best part of her job is seeing children get excited about writing.

“Sometimes children will come into the classes saying they don't like writing or that they don't have any ideas, but all children have a wealth of ideas and stories to tell.

“It's just about letting them see that their ideas and stories are good ones.”

Maneesha established the Drama Remedy acting classes in Wellington. She has been a student of speech and drama since she was age four and completed a teaching diploma at Trinity College in London.

She then spent many years teaching in Sri Lanka. “The subject required me to work meticulously in preparing case studies, workshops and lesson plans.”

“When Drama Remedy was established in Wellington I was keen to focus on small group lessons.”

Maneesha says she will continue to share her knowledge with young artists. “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it onto future generations.”

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Johnsonville’s Tim Shoebridge and his co-author Imelda Bragas have travelled every nook and cranny of the country to find memoirs and stories of World War One – all in time to release a book before the Anzac centenary com-memorations.

The book, New Zealand’s First World War Heritage, is a project four years in the making, and Tim says it reveals the untold story of the impact the war had on people in New Zealand.

Tim says the concept was to tell the story of the country’s home-front experiences in a fresh way, which they decided should be through heritage sites.

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“One of the many surprises was just how many First World War sites remain today,” says Tim.

Tim says they created the book

A tale of those at home

WRITER: Johnsonville’s Tim Shoebridge has written a book about the tales of those left at home during the First World War. PHOTO: Emily Elliott

because although there are many historic war books out and about, they tend to be very serious.

“We wanted something more accessible to the average person. The war happened for most people in this country.

“People will be able to see that they can go to places where their granddad trained. We wanted a relatable story,” says Tim.

Tim says the stories told through-out the book are not just military

stories, but stories of people stuck at home waiting for loved ones.

“People went to the public library in Dunedin to read the daily newspapers.”

The book had 2000 copies printed and distributed around New Zealand – with some for sale in Johnsonville.

“By word of mouth, the book has been positively received. People seem to be really enthusiastic about it,” says Tim.

Wednesday April 22, 20158

Q: Will you be going to an Anzac ceremony for Anzac day? Why?

readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street.

Peatle Shutlar, Johnsonville

It’s because it’s a part of Australia and New Zealand thing and mostly in a way it’s quite sad, we still have wards and hopefully the memory of these people who have passed on will help us realise war is a terrible thing.

Andrea Craig, Johnsonville

Yes, I always go to the Johnsonville ceremony. We think it’s important to remember our history and what that has given us today.

Merja Malva, Te Aro No I won’t, because I’m from Estonia. Not really for remembering the war.

Bev Anderson, Johnsonville

No, because I have got a bowling tournament.

Sharon Ralph, Johnsonville

No, I’m over it actually. It’s just too much stu� , too much on the TV and the radio.

Peter Miskell, Waikanae

I will be, because I have for the last forty years and I have family that go.

Peter Miskell, Peter Miskell, Andrea Craig, Andrea Craig, Peatle Shutlar, Peatle Shutlar, Sharon Ralph, Sharon Ralph, Bev Anderson, Bev Anderson, Merja Malva, Merja Malva,

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Dear Ed, We all know that Councillor Helene Ritchie is a strong advocate for a proposed new library for Johnsonville (Independent Herald, 1 April, page 3). However, before the Wellington City Council starts spending a lot of ratepayers' money (and we could eventu-ally be talking about millions of dollars), the council needs to do a thorough, in depth analy-sis of all the factors involved in the proposal including de-mand, location, design, cost, funding, parking facilities, etc.

And this information needs to be made public.

I have been going to the existing library quite often for years and I have never seen a lot of people in there, the space has never been anywhere near fully used. I don't know what the fi gures are but this is a good place to start investigating.

I actually use Keith Spry Swimming Pool (the suggested location for the proposed new library is next door) at least twice a week. The Council has just spent millions of ratepay-

ers' money on expanding and upgrading the pool. It is right next door to the Johnsonville Community Centre, which is quite new and includes the Citizens Advice Bureau, and the parking in this area is marginal at the best of times. Already a lot of people use the Mall carpark. Providing additional parking for a new library in this locality would be an absolute priority - in fact it is needed now.

RegardsPeter Graham

Apple trees not an act of selfi shnessDear Ed, Re to Ms Kathleen

Brown writing a Letter to the Editor of Independent Herald on 8/4/2015.

Some people don t believe that God exists either, but I`m not one of them.

I believe God sent things to try us and insects are one of those things, e.g., Big bush fl ies,

pesky house fl ies and persistent midges.

I also believe God created birds and their natural diet is insects.They certainly should be allowed that food.

The serpent tempted Adam and Eve, not birds, with an apple.

I believe too that God helps

those who help themselves. He helped me have the time, effort and energy to water my apple trees throughout the long drought, so my whanau – es-pecially my mokopuna – have organic, spray-free, tree-ripened apples.

Such apples are expensive, but are available for Ms Brown

to buy from Commonsense Organics and Farmers Markets, so she can share some of her bounty with the birds in her own garden.

Otherwise she may chose to not be mean spirited by donat-ing her bounty to Zealandia as bird food.

Perhaps Ms Brown may chose

as well to unselfishly donate the gift of her own time, effort and energy to Zealandia by becoming part of a Volunteer Bird Feeding Team.

God bless you, Kathleen Brown, for unselfi shly sharing your bounty of food with birds,

Rosemary Cole(Abridged)

Car park needed before library developed

Dear Ed, I remember 60 years ago being fascinated by press photos of Chinese people chas-ing off and killing all the birds in China in response to mad Mao's solution to seed crops being eaten.

For the following insect plagues he had all the herbaceous and grass vegetation removed, and parked cars in Western Japan still get smothered by all the dust blowing over from China. In 1996 I travelled about 6000 miles through China. I saw 5 birds.

I live in the street contiguous with Clarissa and love having the kaka swarming around my house and can even forgive their squawking at 2 a.m. on clear, moonlit nights.

Will my grandchildren see kaka?

They have helped themselves to my tomatoes, taking out great chunks of the large "Black Kim" but they keep the English thrush and blackbirds away so my vegie garden is full of worms.

There are many, many things I miss - Ladybirds, stick insects, skinks, praying mantis, katie dids, trapdoor and other spiders,

fantails (killed by cats), cicadas - all a part of joy in my child-hood and all gone.

Rachel Carson was wrong: it's not a silent spring; it's a silent summer, autumn and winter too! Will my grandchildren see kaka or will they all be killed off?

Diana Ranger

Watch at homeIf you would prefer to stay home, both the Dawn Service and the National Anzac Day Service will be broadcast live on TV One and Radio New Zealand. Māori Television also has a full day of Anzac Day programming.

Road closuresThe following roads will be closed from 1am to 2pm, which will cause traffic delays.• Tory Street from Vivian Street

to Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

• Tasman Street from Rugby Street to Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

• Taranaki Street from Vivian Street to Webb Street (including side streets)

• Karo Drive from Taranaki Street to Cuba Street

• Abel Smith Street from Taranaki Street to Cuba Street

• Arras Tunnel

TRANSPORT OPTIONS Anzac Day, Saturday 25 April

Extra train servicesLimited extra public transport services will be scheduled for the Dawn Service including trains to Wellington Station and shuttles to Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Details of these services will be available from Metlink at www.metlink.org.nz and by phoning 0800 801 700.

ParkingThere will be a limited amount of on street parking surrounding Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. All Wellington City Council, Wilson, Carepark and Tournament car parking facilities will be open. If you are planning to drive please allow extra time to walk from your car, and expect delays due to road closures.

Mobility AccessIf you have a mobility pass you and your carer may enter Tory Street from Vivian Street and park in the Wilsons carpark by the Tory Street Warehouse. There will be people movers operating to take you to the park from this point.

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WELLINGTON ANZAC STREET PARADETRANSPORT CHANGESFriday 24 April (day before Anzac Day)

For further information on Anzac Week events and transport disruptions please visit wellington.govt.nz/ww100 or call the Anzac Week hotline 0800 001 726 or Wellington City Council on 04 499 4444.

Road closuresThe parade route along Lambton Quay, Willis Street, Wakefield Street and Taranaki Street will close these roads and the surrounding side streets between 11am and 3pm. There will be no parking on these streets from 2am on Friday the 24th.

Travel by carThe waterfront Quays will remain open and will be the best route across the city if you are travelling to the airport, hospital or between the eastern, southern and northern suburbs. Expect delays throughout the day and allow extra time.

Bus

Between 10am and 4.30pm regular bus timetables will be reduced and some bus services will be rerouted. Details of these service disruptions will be available from Metlink at www.metlink.org.nz and by phoning 0800 801 700.

School bus services will run as normal but may be delayed due to traffic.

WELLINGTON ANZAC DAY EVENTS5.30am Dawn Service Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

9am Wellington Citizens Wreath Laying Service Wellington Cenotaph

11am National Service of Commemoration Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

1.10pm AFL St Kilda Saints vs Carlton Blues Westpac Stadium

2pm Atatürk Memorial Service Atatürk Memorial, Tarakena Bay

2.30pm Live broadcast of Gallipoli Dawn Service Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

5.15pm Ceremony of Beating Retreat Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

7pm–10pm WWI Remembered: A Light and Sound Show Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

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The Karori Art and Craft centre are celebrating the Gallipoli cen-tenary with a display of Anzac memories.

Centre Manager Margaret Taylor says the display is called Lest We Forget.

“It’s a celebration of four months’ work from Karori Arts and Crafts.”

Margaret says the centre does not usually hold Anzac day collateral and that the display will be a unique celebration. Donations made in recognition of the display will go to the Karori RSA.

Past President Kay Klitscher has made a blanket of poppies, inspired by the Arras Tunnel under the Basin Reserve.

“This fabric is from an army of-fi cer’s trousers,” Says Kay.

The works are the artists’ different interpretations of what WWI means to them.

“The poppy theme is universal and simple. We’ve got prints, photogra-

phy, antiques and medals. The idea behind it is to showcase Karori Art and Craft and at the same time com-memorate Gallipoli,” Margaret says.

She says the symbol of the white poppy may appear in some pieces.

“The white poppies are to rec-ognize all the civilian arrests and people who didn’t go to war.”

There will be coffee, tea and Anzac biscuits for visitors, Margaret says.

“The children are making bags, to sell the Anzac biscuits in.”

Margaret says the centre has been working hard for the anniversary.

“We made more effort than we usually would because of the an-niversary.”

Members often have familial rela-tionships to the RSA, Margaret says.

The display will include work from cardmakers, calligraphers, print makers, painters, quilters, embroi-derers, knitters, antiques collectors, book binders and photographers. The Karori art and craft display is on Anzac day, April 25 at the New-man Centre, 11am – 4pm.

Memorial display brightens craft centre

POPPY CRAFTS: Kay Klitscher, Janet Heinemann, Margaret Taylor and Jan Lynch with a blanket, made by Kay, which was inspired by the Arras Tunnel and made from an army offi cer’s trousers.

By Emily Elliott

Khandallah’s scouts will pay tribute to those who served their country this weekend, when they re-enact a photo taken in 1933.

The photo of the Khandallah Scout Group was taken outside the Khandallah Town Hall Centre, and many of the young men and boys pictures then went away to war.

Scout leader Darrin Wilkinson says the scout group will visit a naval vessel, have a sleepover at the scout hall, and then trip into the city for the Anzac Day dawn ceremony.

The Khandallah Keas, Cubs, Scouts, and Venturers will then march from their home premises to the Khandallah Town Hall on Saturday.

There they will lay a wreath and present speeches before lining up in a similar fashion to the photo, says Darrin.

Darrin expects around 40 to 50 people are expected to take part in the march and the photo.

Scout leader Glenn Williams says the re-enactment of the photo is a good thing for the scouts to take part in.

“It brings home to children the service that their grandparents made towards the freedom of this country,” he says.

“It’s a really nice thing to do.”

SCOUTS: Group leader Glenn Williams with Vinnie, Morgan, Natalia, Andreas, Chirs, Ben, and Katrina. PHOTO: Emily Elliott

Scouts to re-enact photo

The Khandallah Scouting Group will be march-ing from the scout hall to the Khandallah Town Hall Centre at 9.40am on Saturday, April 25, with a speech and wreath to be presented at 10am.

By Rachel Binning

Because worms fi t the bill for being cheap and easy pets to take care of, the added bonus is worms’ ability to transform most unwanted human food into ideal food for your garden.

The Sustainability Trust pro-vided hands-on instruction on how to make a worm farm at Newlands Community Centre on Thursday April 9.

Participant, Caleb Cattermole (5) said he enjoyed making his worm farm with his mum.

Jess (6) and Lucy (3) Foster’s mum explained she “thought worm farming was an interest-ing project to do during the holidays”. Jess, Lucy and their friend Daisy Clark (6) enjoyed the opportunity of decorating their worm farm covers in bright colours.

Siddharth Parekh and his daughter Keya (7) said worm farming was a fun way to learn how to take care of worms and would help their own garden worms at home.

To download information on making your own worm farm, please visit http://sustaintrust.org.nz/ecocentre/resources/. You will also find upcoming worm farming courses on this website.

Wriggling with worms

Wormy artwork: Neve (4) and Ella (7) with their mum, Claire Hermann.

Looking inside a worm farm: Lucy Foster (3) Daisy Clark (6) and Jess Foster (6).

Hard at work: Caleb (5) and his mum, Bridget Cattermole.

Maureen Gillies (Sustainability Educator) and Lea Lourdaux

(Sustainability Intern).

Ayla (9) and Neve Duff y (12) pose with their worm farms.


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Children at Karori library learned what it’s like to be a soldier in the lead up to Anzac day.

Library child and youth coor-dinator Adrienne Hannan says activities during the school holi-days were an opportunity to learn how different life in war was for the Anzac soldiers.

Adrienne also held Anzac ses-sions for children at Cummings Park Library, Ngaio.

Library Coach Jill Spackman says Adrienne brought army packs for the children.

“It’s as heavy as soldiers have to carry these days, and we are get-ting the kids to hold it,” Jill says.

Jill says many children had amusing questions for Adrienne about life in war.

“She’s had so many questions, like ‘is there a grenade in the bag?’, but she had to say no, that’s illegal.

“She’s got all her army gear. She’s giving them a taste of what it’s like to climb over rocks and war sites, and using camoufl age paints too.”

The library is collecting stories to commemorate family members who served in war, Jill says.

“We’ve got something called a

BOOKS AND BISCUITS: Libby Duncan, 6, with Librarian Susie Elliot and the Karori library Book of Memories for Anzac soldiers. PHOTO CREDIT: Amber-Leigh Woolf

Anzac learning at library

scrapbook of memories, a little black book in which we’re asking people to write notes in about their grandparents. You know, those special family stories.

“It’s a way for the future to remember their memories.”

The Karori library has a display of Anzac books and reading mate-

rial on display. Librarian Susie Elliot says chil-

dren are currently taught about Anzac history in schools.

“Their curriculum covers Anzac background and history. The boys are particularly interested in the land mines, and explosions of Anzac history.”

By Emily Elliott

A Johnsonville father-of-two has spent the last four years redesign-ing the way people buy and sell online – and last week he launched the online marketplace, Zideo.

Technology man Stuart Haselden and his Tawa business partner Tim Findlay saw a gap in the online market, and say that although the internet has developed and moved on, online business models have not.

Stuart says Zideo is a way of selling through videos, where contact numbers can be given, communication with others is key, and the page can be linked to other platforms of social media – unlike other online marketplaces.

“We have tried to create a busi-ness model through video. With photos, you can’t describe how a car sounds. In a video you can describe as you talk,” says Stuart.

Stuart says he found people are tired of having to type details and descriptions into a website when selling items, which is where a descriptive video comes in handy.

“Uploading pictures used to be cool, but it’s outdated now.”

Zideo allows for people to sell anything from their cars and boats, to shoes and clothes, and even homes, all via creative video – although Stuart says the website is for more premium items.

“It’s for things that people want to spend a little bit of time making a video about,” says Stuart.

Stuart says videos that are up-loaded can be done so from a phone, or from a desktop where it

CREATIVE MIND: Johnsonville man Stuart Haselden shows o� Zideo, a new way of buying and selling. PHOTO: Emily Elliott

has been edited. He says there is room for creativity when

making the videos, which can also act as a form of entertainment.

Stuart says Zideo has a promotion where they are auctioning 1000 one dollar coins for a one dollar reserve.

The website can be accessed at: www.zideo.co.nz.

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A visiting Victoria University re-searcher will provide a peep into where bird’s travel in a new project investigating the activities of young kakariki.

Ellen Irwin, an ecology student from Dartmouth College in the United States, is in Wellington carrying out a year-long study on the red-crowned parakeet, a New Zealand parakeet now breeding at Zealandia.

The James B. Reynolds Scholar-ship winner is interested in where the kakariki go when they leave the wildlife sanctuary.

“Kakariki can and do travel far. Lit-tle is known about what they’re doing, what other animals they run into and what they’re eating once they leave the sanctuary,” says Ellen.

“Up to this point Zealandia has only received scattered information from people in surrounding areas.”

With the support of Zealandia, Wellington City Council and Vic-toria University, Ellen is looking specifi cally at the activities of juvenile (young) kakariki.

Some of the juveniles will be at-tached with transmitters to track their movements, but the project will also rely on observations from the public.

“Once I have a good idea of where they’re going I will look more closely

at what they get up to and what they encounter. It would be great if locals could keep an eye out for them—any information is really helpful,” says Ellen.

“If you see someone wandering around with a big blue antenna, don’t be alarmed. I've received some very strange looks and comments over the last few days, including when someone asked if I was tracking aliens, and another person asked if I had lost my television.”

Kakariki are bright green in colour and the red-crowned parakeet is distinguished by a bright crimson forehead, crown and a streak extend-ing back beyond the eyes. They are usually solitary or found in pairs, although in autumn and winter they may form small fl ocks.

Ellen hopes results could help the conservation of the species.

“It could give us information about the plants that kakariki prefer thus encouraging people to grow those in their backyards. Or if we fi nd the birds are caught by predators like stoats or rats, we could encourage extra trapping in those areas to keep them safe,” she says.

“The more information we can gather the more we can help them.”

Kaka travel patterns explored


Karori’s Lynn Werrett is hopping to her spin-ning wheel as winter starts – she recycles her rabbit’s leftover fur to make warm Cashmere sweaters.

The Animates employee says her rabbit George is two years old and a free-range Cashmere rabbit who loves a cuddle.

“George’s girlfriend’s name is Mildred,” Lynn says.

“Out of the two of them I can produce quite a few sweaters. I prefer them to possum.”

Lynn says it takes her a month to spin one kilo of fur using a spinning wheel, and that there is never a shortage of fur gathered on her clothes and around her home.

“I’ve got two bags of his fi bre ready to spin.” Lynn says because George does not live in

a cage he has developed intelligence equal to that of a cat or dog.

“He’s exceptionally intelligent,” says Lynn. “He pushes pot plants together to give him steps to climb up to the window.”

“He’s such a lovely lad. He’s got a beautiful temper.”

BUNNY LOVE: Lynn Werrett makes cashmere sweater’s out of her rabbits’ fur.

A hopping tale

Seven volunteers worked to clean the entrance of Trelissick Park last week-end, including dealing with an Old Man’s Beard infesta-tion.

The Trelissick Park Group has been working to im-prove the park entrance from Waikowahi St near Crofton Downs station for two years, with regular working bees.

Chairman Peter Reimann says the group worked on

weeding and infi ll planting on the slope towards the railway line.

“The big reward was to see the healthy growth of the plantings over the two-year period, unscathed by the prolonged dry spell and the poor quality soil of stones and clay,” says Peter.

“The thick layer of mulch was probably the key to success,” he says about the Council provided mulch the group spread after planting

the trees at a previous work-ing bee.

Peter says Bill Hester and Mike Lear dealt with an Old Man’s Beard infesta-tion on a steep slope in the park nearby by cutting and poisoning the bine at ground level.

“Old Man’s Beard is a smothering climber and is spreading throughout Wellington – encouraged by our strong winds. It can dominate canopies,

eventually killing the plants beneath,” he says.

“The Group have been targeting infestations in the park, on the railway corridor and surrounding areas.”

Peter says the group are always looking for vol-unteers and that contact information and upcoming working bees are on the website www.trelissickpark.org.nz.

Trelissick Park Group hold working bee

Wellington City Council has voted against proposals by the New Zealand Transport Agency to build a new link road through the rural Takapu Valley or to widen the Porirua motorway through Tawa, while explicitly sup-porting the proposed Petone-to-Grenada road.

The Council’s Transport and Urban Devel-opment Committee Chair, Councillor Andy Foster, says: “The planned Petone-to-Grenada road will improve connection between the southern Hutt Valley and Porirua and north Wellington, reduce pressure on the Ngauranga Gorge, and provide a resilience option should any event affect the existing harbourside Hutt motorway.”

Cr Foster says at yesterday’s Council meeting a large majority of Councillors were however unconvinced by the need for the Takapu Valley road proposal which was a late addition to the Petone-to-Grenada proposal and which would, if built, be a shortcut from the Petone-Grenada route to the Transmission Gully expressway.

Councillors also opposed an NZTA alternative plan to widen the motorway from the Tawa interchange north to the proposed Transmission Gully interchange at Kenepuru.

Cr Foster says the vote acknowledged the strong community opposition to the roads.

“These two proposals came out of the blue early last year, and were an unpleasant surprise to the councils and to residents. Almost all the 1400 submissions NZTA received opposed either option.

“The Council just does not think the case has been made, at the moment, for the Takapu link or the addition of lanes to the motorway – both proposals would cause major disruption to com-munities along the routes, and the Takapu route in particular was assessed as having potentially signifi cant adverse environmental effects.

“While there are projections that there may be more congestion in the future on this route, the Council also received evidence that this may be many years away and some of the key assumptions about future traffi c growth behind these projections can be reasonably contested.”

Cr Foster says Wellington City Council wants to work closely with NZTA, Greater Wellington Regional Council and neighbouring councils on planning for the Petone-Grenada route.

“There are many significant issues to be resolved including the exact route, design, connections to State Highways 1 and 2, and local roads, landscape impacts especially on the harbour escarpment, and what to do with the fi ll from the project.”

Takapu Valley, Tawa road plans opposed by Council

Lynn says anyone planning to care for an Angora or Cashmere rabbit needs to have time to brush them daily.

“Dreads have to be cut out and it can harm them. Following that is a really good diet.”

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The origins of Anzac Day go back to when the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, alongside their Australian and Commonwealth comrades, stormed the beaches of the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25, 1915.

100 years later and this year, like every other, we remember those who sacrifi ced their lives for this country during that long and deadly campaign.

Anzac Day is New Zealand and Aus-tralia’s national day of remembrance for all of those from the two nations who served and died in all wars, confl icts and peacekeeping operations.

More than 100,000 New Zealand troops and nurses served their country in World War One. The population of

the country at the time was a little more than one million.

41,317 New Zealanders were wounded during the war and 16,697 were killed.

About 1,000 additional men died within fi ve years of the war ending and more than 500 died while training for war, within New Zealand between 1914 and 1918.

The New Zealand Defence Force says there are currently 468 of their personnel deployed on 11 operations and United Nations missions across twelve countries.

In May this year 143 New Zealand military trainers will head to Iraq to assist in training the Iraqi army for their on-going fi ght against Isis.

We will remember themWe will remember themAnzac Day

April 25, 2015

The Anzac DedicationBy Laurence Binyon

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

Poppy Day AppealTo support our veterans, ex-service personnel and their families go to rsa.org.nz to make a donation to the annual Poppy Day Appeal.

Independent Herald stands alongside the community and these local busi-nesses to commemorate those New Zealanders who served and sacrifi ced their lives in confl ict for this country.


World-leading international arbitrator and litigator Gary Born will focus on the 30th anniversary of the sinking of the Rainbow warrior in a visit to Wellington next month.

From May 1 to 9 Born will give public lectures at Victoria University of Wel-lington. This includes a panel discussion on the Rainbow Warrior.

Born acted for Greenpeace as counsel for the Greenpeace v France arbitration.

Director of the New Zealande centre of international economic law Professor

Susy Frankel, says the centre recognizes the signifi cant contribution Mr Born has made.

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for those interested in international dispute resolu-tion to hear from someone of Mr Born’s caliber – and to consider his insights from the New Zealand perspective.”

More information on Gary Born’s visit and his Bilateral Arbitration Treaty regime is available a www.victoria.ac.nz/law/centres/nzciel/news


With Karori as their home-town, and their stepdad for inspiration, Sam and George Bridgewater are changing the lives of the thousands of New Zealanders that have diffi culty chewing, swallow-ing or digesting food.

Sam and George launched the Pure Food Co in 2014 with business partner Maia Royal after witnessing a need for easily digested food.

Sam says their stepfather, who was recovering from mouth cancer, was their mo-tive to start the Pure Food Co and the trio launched into an 18 month development and

consultation phase.“It was a very personal

thing for us,” George says. “We found out it was not unusual for people to have diffi culties, and asked ques-tions about why no one was providing this.”

He says some people develop eating difficulties overnight.

“We have incidents of broken jaws, children and sportspeople and we help them by delivering nutritious and easily affordable meals.”

“Looking forward to a good meal becomes really important.”

The meals benefit those who struggle to blend their own food, Sam says.

“Some people struggle to make food in their own home because it’s hard to physi-cally put food in the blender.”

Their texture-modified food includes classics such as minted pea and modern options like roast vegetable with kumara and caramel-ised onion.

“Product developments are ongoing. It’s surprising how technical soft food can be,” George says.

The trio also received as-sistance from two Callaghan Innovation Grants

Sam says the business has had enquires for them to provide overseas.

“It’s fresh, beautiful New Zealand food.”

FOOD ENTREPRENUERS: Maia Royal, Sam Bridgewater and George Bridgewater, originally from Karori, launched Pure Food Co in 2014 to create meals for those who cannot eat solid foods.

Soft food, soft hearts

Wellington Police have arrested a 31 year-old man and a 28 year old man in relation to increased burglary activity in Thorndon, Kelburn and Aro Valley.

Erahi Ripohau and Ricky Moeke appeared in Wellington District Court over the weekend on charges of burglary and receiving stolen property.

Wellington area acting prevention manager Steve Dearns said while Police believe the pair have been involved in several recent burglaries in inner-city Wellington there may be other offenders or groups of offenders at work.

“Over-all the number of burglaries in Wellington is on par with previous years,” Mr Dearns said.

“However there has been increased activity in an inner-city corridor stretch-ing from Thorndon to Aro Valley.

“In virtually every case the offender has gained access to the property through an open window or an unlocked door.”

Mr Dearns said residents need to make sure their properties are secure 24 hours a day.

“Some of the properties targeted have been shared fl ats where occupants have left doors open for other flat-mates returning home. Police ask that in these

cases, occupiers and house owners are cautious and lock doors and windows even if someone is planning to return home later.”

Mr Dearns said we would prefer some-one to have their sleep interrupted by a fl at-mate returning home, than reporting a break in the next morning.

“By taking simple precautions, mak-ing sure your windows are secure and your doors are locked, you dramatically reduce your chances of being a victim of burglary.”

“Police would also like Wellingtonians to be mindful of where things are situ-ated on their property.

If items such as ladders or outdoor furniture have been moved, particularly from where they are normally situated, to against a building wall, this might be a sign that someone uninvited has been on your property. We want to hear about those situations.” If anyone has any information regarding suspicious behaviour in Thorndon, Kelburn or Aro Valley they should contact Wellington Police on (04) 381 2198.Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Burglars target inner-city Wellington suburbs

Rainbow Warrior to visit Kelburn

By Rachel Binning

A young Ngaio-based brass band with a big heart has won the prestigious Australian National Brass Band Championships.

The 32 member Welling-ton Brass Band were invited to the Sydney-based com-petition by the Australian Brass Band Association to compete against 15 Austral-ian brass bands over Easter earlier this month.

Band spokesperson, Mark Davey who has grown up playing trombone, said the four-day competition was “billed as a show-down between two bands”.

After a hard seven months balancing fundraising with intense rehearsals, the re-sults was a prestigious win marking the first time in over 10 years the prized Fireman's Helmet National Trophy has moved across

the Tasman. The band won outright

from their nearest com-petitor, two-time defend-ing champions, Brisbane Excelsior.

The win also marks the fi rst time in 20 years a New Zealand band holds both na-tional championship titles. Mark described the win as “feeling like sitting on top of Everest”.

The young band with its average age of 25 coupled with its enviable talents moved one judge to tears. The judge was overheard to be “blown away” by the band’s take on Philip Wilby’s 20-minute piece “Revelation”.

The band live streamed their performance to Hos-pice Wanganui, for New Zealand brass band legend, Kevin Jarrett MBE. Sadly, Mr Jarrett died within days of the band’s celebrated win

dedicated to him. The band, which Mark

describes as “hippier than most brass bands” is a col-lection of the Wellington Brass , Capital Brass, and The Wellington Youth Brass Band.

“We don’t abandon tradi-tion but like to be innova-tive” Mark says.

Over the past nine years, musical director David Bremner has taken the band from insignifi cance to win the past two New Zealand national titles. Band mem-bers also regularly succeed in national solo competi-tions.

The Wellington Brass Band will perform at St Andrew’s on The Terrace on May 9. For more informa-tion on the band contact band manager Leighton Roberts [email protected]

WINNERS: A � rst time win secured a prized Australian trophy for the Wellington Brass Band. PHOTO: Rachel Binning

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Drinking an adequate amount of f luid and fueling your body is as important in the winter as it is during the sum-mer.

In the winter, the cold weather “blunts the thirst mechanism,” and you may not notice that you are thirsty.

Carry a small amount

Adequate fl uid is important when exercising in winter.

Fuel up for winterof food and water with you when you exercise outdoors, so you will have some nourishment if you need it.

Exercising in the cold in-creases your appetite as your body temperature drops. Eat-ing and digesting food warms your body.

Control your cravingsThe cold always seems to

tempt us to eat high-calorie snacks that we fi nd much easier to resist in the warmer months.

When you fi nd yourself reach-ing for comfort food such as chocolate, hot puddings, breads and cakes, satisfy your cravings instead with healthier alterna-tives.

Try porridge with cinnamon and stewed fruit instead of adding sugar, low fat yoghurt, a handful of dry, reduced sugar cereal with a few raisins or sul-tanas, Pumpkin and sunfl ower seeds, Rice cakes with low fat cottage cheese and cucumber or a small handful of unsalted mixed nuts.

The lovely summer has come to the end and the days become shorter, cooler and darker; autumn has arrived. In any season whether it’s spring, summer, autumn or winter, our skin needs special attention. Summer and winter are two seasons in which extreme environmental factors prevail: the harsh sun, the dry air from air-conditioning or heating, and the cold wind outside can all take their toll on our skin. Spring and autumn, on the other hand, represent the perfect time to renew and recover from those harsh conditions; and emerge with restored and refreshed skin.

New Leaf beauty clinic & day spa are promoting their Autumn special (intensive resurfacing treatments) for three months until end of June. There are two courses available: Advanced Vitamin Therapy by Environ and Bio Surface Peel by dermalogica. ($135)

The treatments combined with the post care products leave the skin smoother, brighter, and visibly rejuvenated. The expertly trained therapists can achieve optimum result using more gentle prod-ucts, avoiding the side effects associated with older technology peels.

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Casual Vacancy for an elected trusteeTwo casual vacancies have occurred on the board of trustees for elected parent representatives.The board has resolved under section 105 of the Education Act 1989 to fill the vacancies by selection.If ten percent or more of eligible voters on the school roll ask the board, within 28 days of this notice being published, to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy, then a by-election will be held.

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Any eligible voter who wishes to ask the board to hold a by-election should write to:Kirk Jackson Board of Trustees, Rewa Rewa School Padnell Crescent, Newlands by: 20th May

A sales opportunity to work for an established local newspaper in the Wellington area.

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Newlands locals are being invited to get free, lined curtains for their living rooms and bedrooms, when not-for profit organisation Sustainability Trust brings their Mobile Curtain Bank to the Newlands Community Centre.

Every year, Sustainability Trust runs a series of Mobile Curtain Banks around the Greater Wellington Region to help Community Services Card holders stay warm and keep power bills down.

“Winter is now well on its way, so it’s really important that locals make sure their children and elderly are as warm as possible before the cold weather really sets in,” says Curtain Bank Co-ordinator Shelali Shetti.

“Lined, properly fi tted curtains re-ally help to keep the heat in and power bills down. Families will notice the

difference straight away.” This is the third year that Sustain-

ability Trust’s Curtain Bank has come to Newlands.

“Landlords are not required by law to provide curtains for their proper-ties, so every year, we see tenants desperate for curtains for their living rooms, and children’s bedrooms,” says Shelali.

The Curtain Bank is a free service, funded by Sustainability Trust’s insu-lation programme, and supported by Genesis Energy, and the Wellington Community Trust.

“All you need is a Community Services Card, and to fi ll out and return a window measurement form, available from the Newlands Com-munity Centre at 9 Batchelor Street, from Tuesday April 21. Forms must be returned by Monday, May 5.”

FREE CURTAINS: Nuuuli Moemalo (right), hangs her new living room curtains from Wellington Curtain Bank with Miranda Struthers, from Sustainability Trust (left).

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In Johnsonville a house in Fraser Avenue was entered, possibly through a rear kitchen door.

The monitored alarm was activated and responded to. Three doors were found open.

It is yet not known if anything was sto-len. A motorcycle (Moped) parked in the Park and Ride area of the Johnsonville Railway station was stolen.

A white Mitsubishi van parked in Fraser Avenue was entered via a smashed side window and a cash box and a variety of tradesman’s tools stolen. In Newlands there were six incidents involving cars.

In Salford Street a grey Nissan Pulsar had a window smashed to gain entry and some cash was stolen.

In Salford Street a Toyota Corolla had a window smashed and a workbag with clothing and a pair of headphones were stolen.

In Black Rock Road a Daihatsu hatch-back also had a window smashed and a GPS unit and sunglasses stolen. Also in Black Rock Road a Volkswagen Polo was entered via a smashed window and a gym bag with sports equipment and an Iphone were stolen. In Black Rock Road again a Volkswagen Golf had a smashed window but was not entered. In Robert Street a black BMW had windows smashed on each side of the vehicle but does not appear to have been entered.

In Khandallah the garage of a house in Ranui Crescent was entered, possibly the door not closed properly, and a large quantity of beer and a mountain bike were stolen.

In Nicholson Road an insecure window allowed an offender to gain entry and a variety of hand and power tools and a radio were stolen. A white Nissan station wagon parked on the street in Narbada Crescent was broken into and a stereo, speakers and earphones taken.

In Box Hill the front door and meter box of a house were covered with an abusive message, believed to have been directed at the previous occupant of the property.

In Crofton Downs a silver Subaru Impreza was stolen from Spencer Street. In Ngaio an insecure rear door allowed entry and a sports bag and associated gear stolen. A white Toyota Hiace van parked in the driveway of a house in Cockayne Road was damaged in an unsuccessful attempt to jemmy open the sliding door.

In Broadmeadows a house in Kanpur Road was broken into. A car was removed from the garage and found on the street. It is not yet known if anything was stolen. An activated alarm in a house in John Sims Drive prevented a burglar from taking property, although doors and windows were damaged in gaining access.

EYE ON CRIMEJohnsonville Neighbourhood Watch

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Johnsonvil le’s own Lizzy Bunckenburg is celebrating her first win in multi-sport after taking fi rst place in the women’s section of the Porirua Grand Traverse on April 12.

The Porirua Grand Traverse consists of a 10km kayak, a 26km mountain bike, and an 18km run. Lizzy fi nished as sixth competi-tor overall.

Lizzy fi nished with a winning time of four hours and 53 min-utes for kayak, cycle and running combination time.

The athlete says she enjoyed the atmosphere of the Porirua Grand

Traverse. “It’s great to get out and see

everyone achieving so much.” Despite her success, Lizzy has

only been training for multisport for fourteen months.

Lizzy says her other interests prepared her for multisport.

“Running and the background of surf lifesaving helps with triathlon and multisport.”

Training was easy for Lizzy because of her experience in triathlon.

“We’d just come off the back of a triathlon season.”

Participating in multiple sports makes training varied and more interesting.

“Training goes all year round

for me,” Lizzy says. “I just love it, I really enjoy

what I do.” Lizzy is also part of the Olym-

pic harriers in Johnsonville, Titahi bay surf lifesaving club and is a head coach at Worser Bay surf lifesaving club.

Lizzie balances sport with full-time study as a nursing student at Whitireia. She will complete her studies at Whitireia at the end of 2015.

First win for Lizzy

MULTI-TALENTED: Johnsonville athlete Lizzy Bunckenburg, 22, won the women’s section of the Porirua Grand Traverse. PHOTO: Amber-Leigh Woolf

Local athletes Christian Davey and Sophie Bright brought back medals from the Sovereign Triseries Du-athlon in Christchurch last weekend.

Christian, of Khandallah won Silver in the U19 men and Bronze overall and was rapt with his result.

“Duathlon suits me well at the moment, with cycling and running being my strength.

“My goal going into the race was to get in the top three overall so I achieved that and it was good to get the fastest bike split.”

Wadestown’s Sophie won Gold in the U17 women and placed fourth overall.

“I went into the race with a goal of being top three in U19 girls so to accomplish this and come away with fourth overall I was pretty happy.

“Swimming is my weak-ness in triathlon so duathlon suits me well.”

The race consisted of a 5km run, followed by a 20km bike and fi nished with a 2.5km

run. It was held in and around the Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch, and both say they enjoyed the course, which offered a variety of terrains.

Their success caps excellent seasons for both athletes. They both train with the Capital Sports Performance club and Coach Gene Mc-Naught says their medals are well deserved.

“I really admire them both, they have great potential,” says Gene.

“When you look at their times, they’ve made huge improvements over the year. That’s a result of consistent hard work and now they’re seeing the rewards.”

The Duathlon was the fi nal race in the Sovereign Triseries, which was held at venues around the country over the 2014-15 Summer.

This race was also the qualifying race for the World age-group duathlon champi-onships which will be held in Adelaide in October this year.

Duathlon athletes perform well

All eyes were on two young Wellington netballers on Sunday night as they stood side by side Central Pulse captain Katrina Grant and West Coast Fever cap-tain Ashleigh Brazill in front thousands of fans at the TSB Bank Arena.

Johnsonville’s Maia Hikuroa, 11 won the opportunity to meet the captains and high fi ve each player as they ran on court through the ANZ Future Captains competi-tion.

Maia, who attends Raroa Nor-mal Intermediate School, says she loved having the opportunity to meet the players.

“I high fi ved the Pulse team and smiled for the camera when I got my photo with the captains. It was really exciting and enjoyable but it was a bit nerve-wracking being on the court, but I pushed that behind me so I didn’t freak out and I felt really happy afterwards.”

Maia plays wing attack and centre and says she likes the com-petitive side of playing netball.

“I watched the Pulse players and saw they’d do fake shots then turn around and quickly pass it so the defence don’t know it’s coming. I want to try that out when I play.”

STARS: Pulse captain Katrina Grant with Future Captains Maia Hikuroa, 11, and Poppy Coronno, 10 and Fever captain Ashleigh Brazill ahead of the ANZ Championship match between the Pulse and the Fever at TSB Bank Arena in Wellington on Sunday, April 19. Photo: Photosport

ANZ Head of Sponsorship Su-san McGregor says many young netballers dream to compete in the elite trans-Tasman tourna-ment and being a Future Captain gives them a taste of what it’s like.

“We’re giving 62 children from across the country the chance to be a Future Captain at each of the

ANZ Championship matches this season. It’s a once in a lifetime experience to stand out on court with the pros and hopefully it inspires a few players to keep training hard, it could defi nitely be one of them one day soon.”

The match saw the Fever beat the Pulse by 51-47 goals.

Maia meets netball stars

Johnsonville’s premier rugby team had a win to Avalon on Saturday at Fraser Park, with a fi nal score of 22-12.

Johnsonville second-five Roy Kinikinilau scored early, after the visitors controlled the kick off.

Avalon had the share of pos-session in the fi rst-half, but poor handling and strong defence saw

them fail to convert their chances.Kinikinilau scored again after

he broke through weak defence running 20-meters to make it 10-0 at halftime.

Avalon were chasing the game after Johnsonville’s No.8 Sean Bridge ran for a 25-meter solo try.

Avalon managed two late tries but Johnsonville were always on

top and won the game comfort-ably.

Johnsonville premiers are placed near the bottom of the Swindale Shield table.

Johnsonville’s premier reserves team lost 22-17 in the curtain raiser at Fraser Park, and are placed 13th on the Harper Lock Shield table.

Johnsonville and Western Sub-urbs under 85s went head to head at Newlands Park on Saturday in a tight tussle.

Johnsonville fi nished victorious holding out the visitors for a 15-13 result.

While Wests played well in fi rst

half with a 10-8 lead, they could not maintain their momentum and Johnsonville took the lead.

J’Ville premier’s victorious

Tight tussle for under 85 rugby

Sophie Bright

Christian Davey

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