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By Rhiannon McConnellWainuiomata has a new police offi cer in

charge and he plans to continue bringing down crime and building community in the valley.

Bradley Allen is offi cer in charge of Petone, Eastbourne and Wainuiomata but says his role in three communities will not affect his commitment to Wainuiomata.

“I envisage most of my time being here.”Continued page 2

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By Shannon SweetmanThe Wellington Curtain Bank’s visit to

Wainuiomata has been a success, but they still want more of its residents to make use of their services.

The Curtain Bank has spent the last week operating out of the Wainuiomata Community Centre, handing out free curtains to those families who applied to them earlier this month.

But they had been expecting more people to come forward, Curtain Bank coordinator Erika Grant said.

“We’ve had about 30 orders all up, which is actually a little bit on the slim side – we’d have loved to get 50 or more.

“We want more people to utilize the service. It’s totally free and no strings attached.”

The service would still be available to people if they were able to come out to their Wellington City headquarters, she said.

“Unfortunately we can only be out here [in Wainuiomata] once a year – that’s all our budget allows – but if people can

come in to see us that would be really great.”

The reaction from those people who had been in to collect their curtains so far had been fantastic to see, Ms Grant said.

“Most people have been really grateful.“I’ve heard from lots of people that they

have really damp houses, so personally being able to help out with that has been a really good feeling.

“Hopefully more people will take advantage of the opportunity to have healthier homes.”

The curtains they had been giving away were donated from people from across the region, she said.

“We’ve had most of our curtains donated from households, but also from hotels and businesses and a couple of schools.”

They were grateful to those who had donated, and also to the Community Centre for hosting them, she said.

The Wellington Curtain Bank is funded by the Sustainability Trust, and operates from 2 Forresters Lane in the central city area.

Curtain Bank coordinator Erika Grant stands with some of the donated curtains awaiting collection

Curtain Bank want more people to utilize services

Continued from page 1It is only Bradley’s third week

in the job but he is looking forward to getting into it.

“There’s a lot of things I want to get involved with.

“There will be some chang-es.”

He says the community does not need to worry about the recent change in hours at the station because he will be deploying offi cers where there is demand.

“The community team here is not going to be working in isolation.”

Bradley says the team in Wainuiomata is very positive and they will be aiming to be more involved with families.

“We need to be seen on the

New offi cer Bradley Allen is looking forward to getting involved in the community

forefront.”Before he entered his new

role he was part of the Lower Hutt and District Road Polic-ing team.

He moved from the UK ten years ago with his wife, who is a New Zealander.

Bradley has had his eye on the Wainuiomata role for a while now and applied four years ago when Sergeant Tania Van Ooyen was chosen.

“I’ve been interested ever since.”

He says it was a good thing he was not chosen at the time because it allowed him to get more experience.

“I had no community expe-rience then.”

He has worked in Wainuio-

mata as a frontline cop but the offi cer role is new to him.

“I want to do it because it’s going to challenge me as a person.”

In relation to the recent burglaries in Wainuiomata, he says his team is working to fi nd those responsible.

“If we ask the right ques-tions we are going to get the answers.

“We have got some infor-mation which we are working on.”

He says there has been a spike in burglaries across the Hutt Valley, not just in Wainuiomata.

“We are not going to fi x it over night.”

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Police armed with rifles hunted for a suspected offender last Thursday September 26th after he ran from police following a short car chase in Wainuiomata. Police attempted to stop the vehicle, which was chased down Coast Road before the man abandoned the vehicle and fl ed into the nearby bush.The car was thought to have been involved in an earlier off ence, at about 8.40am on that same day.About half a dozen police and a police dog were involved in the hunt.The man was known to police and was reported to have a propensity for violence.

Armed police hunted off ender

Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week has just fi nished, and Wainuiomata High School student Brenna Blank is now famous locally for having designed its mascot, an anti-litter tidy kiwi. The Year 12 student designed the mas-cot over a period of work experience at Lime-Red Design, a website design and graphics business. She was also put in charge of design-ing a sticker hart, stickers and badges while there. Keep New Zealand Beautiful Week will be back next year.

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By Rhiannon McConnellYear 13 students at Wainuio-

mata High School tested the predictions of their younger selves at last Friday’s opening of a time capsule they created when they were year 9’s.

The capsule was the idea of their Year 9 dean John-Paul Powley, who has since left to work at Wellington East Girls College.

He returned as a special guest, along with fellow Year 9 dean Melisa Denzler, to the celebra-tions last Friday.

Twenty-five Year 9 english and social study students de-signed posters and wrote letters to themselves at the end of their fi rst year in school.

It was emotional opening ceremony for many as teachers spoke about their time with the students and gave them advice for the future.

John- Paul Powley, who left the school in the students Year 11, spoke about his time at Wainuiomata High School.

“I learnt that for some people life is very tough and I wanted to do my best for everyone.

“Thank you very much for teaching me so many important things,” he said in a speech to the students.

John-Paul was sad to not see all the people he hoped would be there.

He says coming back was like he was never away.

“It’s like it hasn’t changed.”Kasey Bircham, F’avae Lemae

and Ella Fifi eld spoke to the Wainuiomata News about their predictions when the time cap-sule was fi rst closed.

Ella says she predicted cor-rectly that they would win the World Cup and have an earthquake.

However she was wrong on one point.

“We thought more Fish ‘n’ Chip stores would be closed but they’re not.”

One thing that has stayed the same is Ella’s ambition to be a midwife.

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Posed the same way as a photo taken of them in year 9, students Kasey Birchman, F’avae Lemae, and Ella Fifi eld.

Wainuiomata High senior students open time capsual

Kasey says her career goals have changed since the time-capsule was closed.

“I’m not going to be a vet. I’m going to study travel and tourism.”

She was proud her class was involved with the project.

“I think it’s a really cool thing to do and I’m glad we are the fi rst year that’s done it.”

The children of Wainuiomata have a new playground to enjoy with the makeover of Antrim Crescent Park complete.

The park now features three sections of modern play equip-ment in hard-wearing silver metal which the council’s re-serves assets manager Craig Cottrill says offer something for children of all ages.

“We’ve got all the classics covered from swings to slides and monkey bars, but we’ve

also included exciting new ad-ditions such as a mesh climbing wall and overhead rotating climbers.

“The ‘Supernova’, a rotating disk to test balance and motor skills, is also set to be a fun challenge for older children.

“The playground is a fantas-tic asset to the park and the Wainuiomata community can expect it to provide hours of fun for local families, especially as we head in to summer.”

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By Shannon SweetmanLocal Wellington artist Janet An-

drews is one of the artists donating the profi ts of a painting to the Rimutaka Trust at their 25th birthday celebra-tions this October.

Her work, titled Tea in the Bush, features the Manuka plant, and comes from her Wild Things exhibition, a series of works celebrating the ‘wild things’ of New Zealand – its native plants and species.

Each work features a pen and ink drawing of the wild thing, paired with a watercolour painting of its natural environment.

The artist herself is a keen environ-mentalist, and said she is a huge fan of the work the Rimutaka Trust has been doing.

“I have been supporting conserva-tion efforts with my art for some time by donating from each of my exhibi-tions to a specifi c conservation project.

“The Trust is doing a wonderful job in an area which I love - I have visited the area all my life and am fully behind their efforts. [They] deserve all our support.”

Spokesperson for the Rimutaka Trust’s birthday event committee Janet Lawson said that the generosity of the artists who had donated works had been fantastic.

“The pieces of art are superbly high quality - one is valued at ap-proximately $3500 - and it should be an amazing fundraising opportunity for us.

“We are hugely grateful to the

artists.”Other artists contributing works to

sell at the event included Phil Wad-dington, and a private donor had also contributed a piece by famous New Zealand artist Jeanette Blackburn, she said.

“One painting by Phil Waddington is of ‘The Great Lorenzo’.

“Lorenzo is one of the Rimutaka Forest Park kiwis – a male who is currently sitting on a clutch of eggs out there.

“Phil painted this after he helped with Lorenzo’s release.”

The birthday celebrations will fea-ture a dinner, guest speakers and the art sale.

For more information on the event visit: www.rimutakatrust.org.nz.

Janet Armstrong’s Tea in the Bush, which will be sold at the Rimutaka Trust birthday celebrations.

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Miss Humanity loves WainuiomataBy Rhiannon McConnell

After missing her fl ight home on Tuesday, Miss Humanity Sarah Taimana Broderick had time to find out what makes Wainuiomata special.

“I didn’t have any expectations and it’s just been amazing, absolutely breathtaking.”

It was Sarah’s first time to Wainuiomata but she says she will be back.

“It’s really touched my heart.” Her friends back home have

joked she is becoming ‘Wel-lingtonized’ and needs to get home quick.

Sarah has been in Wainuio-mata for the New Zealand Eco Fashion Exposed event held two weeks ago.

She says she approached New Zealand Eco Fashion Exposed organizer Denise Anglesey after she saw it advertised on Facebook.

“I’ve always had a passion for fashion and a passion for conserving our environment.

“I tend to involve myself in everything possible.”

The Maori studies and com-merce student was very keen to get involved in the event.

“It’s these types of events that drive greater community

awareness.” Sarah was born and raised in

south Auckland and says she knows how damaging negative attitudes towards a place can be.

“I think these types of events really break down those at-titudes.”

She has been involved youth work in south Auckland for 10 years.

“I have got a quite strong pas-sion for youth development.”

She has loved her time in Wainuiomata and enjoyed be-ing a part of New Zealand Eco Exposed.

“It was off the chain, as we say in south Auckland.”

Sarah says she will be taking what she has learnt back home.

“It’s really inspired me to take a piece of Wainuiomata back to Auckland.”

She says the fashion show was an amazing experience with models running around like crazy, designers making last minute changes.

“I got to open a collection and close a collection which is kind of cool.”

The Auckland model plans to come back soon and will be doing a modeling workshop.

“There are already talks in

the work.” As Sarah heads back to her busy

Auckland life she says her experiences in Wellington have been refreshing.

“Coming down here has just been a breath of fresh air.”

By Rhiannon McConnellAn extension group at Pukeatua

School is building a cultural garden to celebrate and learn about their differences.

Deputy Principal Topsy Remuera says the children in the extension group, ‘Pathfi nders’ came up with the idea of the garden themselves.

The group is for children at and above the level they should be at and is a mixture of years 5, 6, 7 and 8.

“It was trying to extend them to take on leadership and play a role in the school that other children could aspire too.

“It gives these kids the chance to be challenged a little bit more.”

The group just started this term and where asked how they could celebrate all the cultures in their school.

“They came up with the garden.” Topsy says the aim is to create

something they can leave behind. The students will be using plants

and art from different cultures.A book will be created to go along

with the garden. Topsy says the garden will contain

art, maps and information on plants and cultures and will be a learning space.

“I think it will give the children a sense of pride in their culture.”

“I think it will give them a place for families to come to.”

Pathfi nders’ student Janey Meir-ing, 8, says they want to show all the cultures in their school.

“If people don’t know our culture, we don’t have an identity.”

The group is looking forward to getting into it and has already started growing plants from seeds.

Next term they will get into plant-ing the garden.

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Getting dirty is not what you would normally expect at Whai Oranga Health Center, but on August 27 the community garden was a hive of activity as the com-munity gathered together to prepare the vegetable beds for spring.

Volunteers planted apple, plum, pears, peaches, and fejoa fruit trees plus a couple of blueberry bushes.

Community Health workers Beau Mark-land and Sisi Tuala-Le’afa say it was a fantastic day.

“We had such an awesome turn out and a big thank you to everyone who helped towards it’s success.”

Sisi says they started the garden after seeing many people sick from what they were eating.

“It’s born from a need we identifi ed.” She says being able to buy cheap chippies

and junk food means people are choos-ing that over more expensive fruit and vegetables.

“People are going for quantity not quality. “It’s impacting on our people’s health.”The community garden is in its third

season of planting, and is a place for all of the community to partake in, whether

to learn, teach, grow or share knowledge and resources with each other or to come down and potter around.

She says the garden is now getting to the point where it can feed the community.

“Now we are fi nally where we wanted to be.

“We would like it to feed the community by the community.”

She says they are also running workshops to teach people about gardening and eating well.

“Teach a man how to fi sh, and you feed him for a lifetime-that’s our foundation here.”

As well as the fruit tree plant out, last Friday the center held an organic garden-ing workshop with Whaea Rina and the Kokiri Marae Kete Kai Ropu.

Whaea Rina was brought up in an en-vironment where perma-culture, organic living and being sustainable was the norm.

Everyone had a garden, and fruit was plentiful with more than enough to go around.

This year the center have garden beds available to families or community groups who would like to grow their own veges.

Community Center plants for Summer

Volunteers at the Community Center spend the day planting fruit trees.

Record breaking attendance at business breakfast

By Rhiannon McConnell It was another record breaking Business

Breakfast for Development Wainuiomata with 50 people attending last Friday.

Development Wainuiomata treasurer Dave Tompkins says they were blown away by the attendance.

“We are absolutely over the moon about it. “We didn’t anticipate being at this stage until

after Christmas, to be honest.” Attendees heard from council candidates and

mayoral candidates about why they should be voted in.

Candidates spoke about everything from building a conference centre to population growth.

A number of candidates spoke about Wai-nuiomata’s need for a retirement home.

The two mayoral candidates went head to head with Phil Stratford attacking what Ray Wallace has done for the Hutt Valley.

RIGHT:From Left: Ken Laban, David Elliott, John Terris, Josh Briggs, Ray Wallace, Phillip Stratford, Margaret Willard, Campbell Barry, Sarah Crawford, Jim Manu, David Ogden.

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Stephen Hyde from the Depot was awarded Business of the month.

Last month had 45 people in attend-ance at the early morning meal which aims to build relationships and business in Wainuiomata.

BOTTOM RIGHT: Stephen Hyde was awarded Business of the Month for the Depot.

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Question: What do you think about New Zealand losing the America’s Cup?

Nancy HillWainuiomata

“I wish we had won it, but I’m pleased we won’t have to fork out all those millions to host one. I’d rather spend that money on something worthwhile.”

Christine ChandWainuiomata

“It doesn’t actually worry me. I’m not much of a fan of that particular sport.”

Dave JordanWainuiomata

“I’m pretty disappointed, but I suppose when you’re up against someone with billions of dollars to spend who can change the game halfway through, then what can you do?”

Sharnye SinclairWainuiomata

“I didn’t watch it, but I did hear all about it. It was disappointing.”

Anna WilliamsWainuiomata

“I’m pretty gutted. I have been watching it though, and New Zealand did do an awesome job.”

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I do not think it is fair that we pay rates and they go towards substandard contracting on our roads.

Since we drive over it every day we should be able to drive on a nice smooth surface.

I am worried about more people crashing as a result of the bad roads.

I think this is an issue that

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I would feel much safer driving to Lower Hutt if the road was done well.

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Tender Closes 11am 16th October, Harcourts WainuiomataView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5103 Open By appointment David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 445 8944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 9 Simmons Grove

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Tranquillity With Stunning Views! Driveway already in place & the use of an artesian water spring. The owner boasts firewood galore - pines & manuka on 15Ha of land. Perfect for the keen hunter & plenty of space to build or relocate your dream home.

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Wainuiomata 491 Coast Road

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For Sale 260,000 ONOView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5079 Open by appointment Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 47 Kairanga Crescent

Family Home For 20k Under Gv!! 3 double bedrooms, spacious living, big back yard, fully fenced, deck to enjoy the sun, dishwasher & a modern kitchen! What more could you want? The owners have instructed that this home be sold!

For Sale $220,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5087 Open By appointment David & Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 32 Westminster Road

Looking To Add Your Own Style? 4 bedroom home with potential to create indoor/outdoor flow by building the deck of your dreams off the lounge with French doors already in place! Easycare yard with garden beds waiting to be planted! Call now!

For Sale $220,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5090 Open Sun 12.45-1.15pm David & Renee P 027 445 8944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 9 Mckillop Street

Quick Sale Wanted! A delightful 3 bedroom investment property has just come on the market - Perfect starter for 1st home buyers. Open plan living, gas facilities, good size garage & fully fenced. A must see, call for an appointment to view.

For Sale $210,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5094 Open By appointment Marewa Mather P 04 564 0005 M 021 159 4972 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 12 Weymouth Grove

Big Family Living In Poole Your family will love this home. With large living areas, separate dining & 2 bathrooms. 4 big bedrooms, study/office. Double garage, tool room & an easy to maintain section. This home is a must see! Call now!!

For Sale $385,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5095 Open Sun 12 - 12.30pm David & Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 43 Poole Crescent

Investment Opportunity 2 bdrm flat waiting for someone to give it a little TLC. Currently tenanted so you start making money right away! If you buy this flat individually the yield is 7.17%. If you buy A/3 & B/3 Hair St as a pair the yield is 7.07%

For Sale $145,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5096 Open by appointment David & Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata A/3 Hair Street

INVESTMENT!

Investment Opportunity 2 bdrm flat, modern kitchen, spruced up & already tenanted! Looking to get on the property investment ladder? As an investment this flat sold has 6.97% yield if you buy A/3 & B/3 Hair St as a pair the yield is 7.07%

For Sale $149,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5097 Open by appointment David & Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata B/3 Hair Street

INVESTMENT!

Looking For A Four Bedroom Home ? Spacious 4 bedroom home! Conservatory or a second living, combined kitchen/dining & separate laundry. Well established gardens & fruit trees. Single lock up garage with a door each end for great access.

For Sale $229,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5105 Open Sun 1.30 - 2pm David/Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 14 Castlerea Street

1st Home Buyers & Investors! 3 double bedrooms, heatpump/chip fire, Heat recovery ventilation system, insulated floor/ceiling to keep you & your family snug & warm & Security system, all on an approx. 920m² section. Call now to view!!

For Sale $190,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5100 Open Sun 2.15-2.45pm Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 45 Sunny Grove

Want Space For Your Growing Family? You will fall in love with this home. Open plan living, 4 bdrms, study, 2 living areas, modern kitchen & bathroom, ensuite, decking, heat pump, HRV, wood fire, insulation & double garage. Call now!

For Sale Price By Negotiation View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5092 Open By appointment David & Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 40 Peel Place

Location Location Modern kitchen, stainless steel appliances, modern bathroom & a heatpump. Large fenced back section great for kids/pets with a short stroll to the mall & public transport. Don’t miss out! Call now for more info or to view.

For Sale $249,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5106 Open Sun 12.45-1.15pm Nicky Cooper P 04 5640004 M 0273072999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 29 Fitzherbert Road

A Lifestyle Charmer Modern throughout, open plan, 4 bedrooms, master with en-suite & a sliding door onto your own private deck, beautiful bush outlook all on a sizeable section. If you long for the luxury of lifestyle living call NOW to view!!!

For Sale By Negotiation View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5107 Open Sun 12 - 12.30pm Nicky Cooper P 04 5640004 M 0273072999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 33 Pencarrow Crescent

Life Could Be A Dream Modern, 3 bedrooms, master with semi en-suite access to main bathroom. Open plan, heat pump, large lounge leading onto open front deck, single enclosed carport/auto door. Fully fenced section & 2 garden sheds.

For Sale $285,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5108 Open By appointment Marewa Mather P 04 564 0005 M 021 159 4972 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 35 Grimsby Grove

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Joyce Lockyer, President of the Wai-nuiomata Pioneer Church Preservation Society opens the doors. Vicky Alexander in costume showing visitors around the church and the grounds.

Sisters Rylee (8) and Jorja (10) Watt play the organ inside the church.

Prouse descendants (6th generation) Alexan-dra Rumbal and Andrew Clark stand beside Mary and Richard Prouse’s stone.

Pioneer Church holds Open DayBy Rhiannon McConnell

Wainuimomata’s Old Coast Road Church held a successful open day on Sunday.

This time the weather held out to allow around 50 people to visit the historic church.

President of the Wainuiomata Pioneer Church Preservation Society Joyce Lockyer says it was a very successful day and they were happy with the results.

“We got two new members out of it.” She says everyone enjoyed their time and

the weather held out. “The wind got up at the end but that was

no big deal.” The next event is on Saturday 16 No-

vember at 2pm and is a Special Fabulous High Tea.

By Rhiannon McConnellWainuiomata residents are getting the

chance to compete in growing the biggest zucchini at the upcoming Homedale Market.

Market organizer Miriam Exley says they aim to do something a little different every year and this year there is a focus on home growing.

“Every year we try and come up with something a bit new, interesting and exciting.

“I decided to go with something people could really benefi t from.”

The mother of three says there has been a move away from eating food that comes in its natural form but there are ways to do it for a low cost.

“We are all trying to fi nd ways to cut corners.”

She says she can feed her family two meals of nachos for $8 using the veg-etable she grows in her garden and only buying the chips and mince.

“I can’t change the whole world… I can choose to change my household.”

Miriam says the other aim of the com-petition is to build community.

When you have extra zucchini you can share it with your neighbours, she says.

“It’s an opportunity to really encour-age the community to grow their own vegetables.”

The market will take place in Homedale on the fi rst Saturday of October, Novem-ber and December.

“It adds laughter and locals getting together and seeing each other.”

“It’s about promoting local individuals.” Registration for the biggest zucchini competi-

tion is October 5 at the fi rst market. Competitors will take away their seeds to plant

and grow into large zucchinis before judging 16 weeks later.

“It’s up to them to grow the zucchini.” Four Square has donated a $50 voucher to

the winner. “It’s about taking the choice back.” It is the fourth year the market has run and

they already have 17 stalls signed up for this weekend but expect more on the day.

Miriam says there will be everything from locally produced honey to edible plants.

The Old Church Society will be holding a sausage sizzle to raise funds.

Local band Burning Embers will be playing. She says she has had excited calls about the

market running. “This October I’m busier than ever. “I see that as a real success.”

‘Biggest Zucchini’ Comp at market

Market organiser Miriam Exley says they try to come up with new and interesting competi-tions.

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Each week the Wainuiomata News will speak to candidates in this years Local Government Elections.

This week we talk to those standing for the Wainuiomata Ward.

Richard SinnottWainuiomata

How are you involved in the community?

Through my work I am able to support a number of groups across the Hutt Valley, helping with prize

sponsorship and fundraising op-portunities.

I believe in helping people to help themselves, and try to get involved where I can.

What projects would you like to see happen or receive more attention?

I would like to see some work on

our local library and community centre, upgrading them to ensure we as a community get the best that we can out of them, and they are going to keep up with changes in technology.

I would also like to see some further work done on upgrading or adding to the swimming pool facilities to be all year assets.

How would you describe the Wainuiomata community?

A close knit community that is proud of its achievements, with many people working in the best interests of those that live here.

Margaret WillardWainuiomata


I’ve fully involved myself in the life of the community over the past six years and more as chair of Wainuiomata Community Board, then as city councillor.

I’ve supported projects and or-ganisations by attending events and meetings, providing information and sharing my community and

council knowledge and connections to help make things happen.

I have also led community clean ups and Neighbours Day projects.


I’m currently working with coun-cil staff and residents on developing more community gardens.

I’d like to see a community recycling project, a clean river campaign, and an annual com-munity picnic at each of our natural attractions that would bring people

together with our outstanding environment and its huge potential to enrich our economy.

I welcome council plans for a community matching fund..


Since settlers of the 50s and 60s worked together to build the settle-ment and its facilities, Wainuiomata has had an enduring community spirit.

I would like to see the com-munity ignore what some outsid-ers say about it, and remember

Wainuiomata is as safe as any other community.

I believe Wainuiomata has a bright future if residents fi nd the confi dence to identify and promote our points of difference that will attract money and businesses into the community.

Dave ElliottWainuiomata


I am involved in a number of coomunity organisations.I am the organiser for Guardian Angels based out of Life City Church. The group was started 3 years ago by Pastor Awhina Vailima. We mainly walk the streets in Wainuiomata late on Friday nights when weather permits to engage the community that we are there to help keep our streets safe.

We engage with both the Com-munity Patrol and Police when needed. We exist to serve our

community. I am also a com-mittee member of Development Wainuiomata which aims to network with people in business in Wainuiomata.

As a committee we have rein-vented Development Wainuioma-ta including developing a website which will be online soon.

We run a monthly business breakfast which is being well supported and continuing to grow.

Each breakfast we invite a guest speaker and at our recent break-fast we had the two Mayoral candidates and four of the fi ve local Council candidates.


I would like to see the Retire-ment Village finally become a reality once the revocation of Hugh Sinclair is approved by The Minister of Conservation.

I believe our local community centre and grounds need upgrad-ing as the current facilities are limited for space for the commu-nity service groups which could incorporate a youth centre for all young people to gather and call there own.

The grounds around the centre need better drainage and could developed into open areas for family.

Drainage issues affect many of our Parks and reserves and sports grounds and the Council have approved the upgrade of the

Wainuiomata Rugby grounds at William Jones Park.


Wainuiomata is the largest com-munity both in population and area in Hutt City and is and has always been a vibrant and most vocal community on is-sues both past and present and certainly Wainuiomata has earned and gained respect from other communities,Local and Central Government and I believe it will continue to stand out and be noticed.

I’m proud to be from the Nui.

Campbell Barry Wainuiomata


For the past three years I have been an active member on the Wainuiomata Community Board.

This role has seen me work with a number of community organisa-tions and sporting clubs.

I also served as a member of the Wainuiomata High School BOT from 2010 until May this year.

I currently sit on the Vibe (Hutt

Valley Youth Health Service) Board, which provides free health services for young people aged 10-24 in Wainuiomata and the wider Hutt Valley.

I have been involved with the Wainuiomata Rugby Club and Cricket Club for a number of years and I’m an active rugby referee and cricket umpire.


The beautifi cation of Queen Street is a must for me.

We need to get Queen Street look-ing great to encourage locals and attract visitors passing by to stop and spend a few dollars in our CBD.

The utilisation of the Queen St reserve with more events to create a more vibrant town centre works hand in hand with this.

I would also like to see more investment into infrastructure, parks and reserves, and community facilities.

Focusing on measures to prevent pollution and clean up the Wainuio-mata River is also a priority for me.


A great community full of pas-sionate people who look out for each other.

And if something needs to be done, the community gets behind it and makes it happen.

Last week the Wainuiomata News ran another candidate’s answers in place of Campbell Barry’s. We apologise for this mistake. His answers from last week can be found on page 15.

Jim Manu did not get his answers to the Wainuiomata News before deadline.


MINUTES WITH: Peter Cowan

What is your favourite food?

What makes you smile?

Everytime I hear good things about Wainuiomata.

What’s your pet hate?

The biggest comeback since Easter Sunday - Oracle .

Your favoured holiday destination?

Cook Islands

What’s your favourite music?

Dean Martin , Luther Vandross.

What is one thing Wainuio-mata News readers would be surprised to know about you?

That I am actually overweight.

Anytime someone off ers you food made with love.

What’s next on your wish list?

I would love a indoor complex (swimming pool, weights gym, multi-pur-pose sport gym, clubrooms etc) for all sports and schools in Wainuiomata.

A saying you like to live by?

Do unto others as you would have them do to you.

Being the youngest of 12, I would love to have dinner with all my brothers and sisters.

Who would you invite to dinner?

Wainuiomata High School Head of P.E.

Authorised by C Barry, 55 Parkway, Wainuiomata

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By Shannon SweetmanTake a step back into history

with the Wainuiomata historical Pioneer Church as we revisit another wedding from the past.

The union of Peggy (‘Peg’) Jones and Fred Anderson took place at the Coast Road church on March 12 1949, a Saturday.

Peg was escorted to the church by William Jones, and her bridesmaids were Avis White and Terre Baker, while the best man was Gordon Croll and groomsman was Joseph Jones.

Peg and Fred Anderson made their home in Wainuiomata af-ter the wedding, and were well known and popular members of the community.

President of the Wainuiomata Pioneer Church Preservation Society Joyce Lockyer said that Peg and Fred had both been popular members of the Wainuiomata Tennis Club.

“The social events at the club always ended the evening with Peg playing the piano and the crowd joining in for a sing-a-long.

“In fact, at the Tennis Club 50th Jubilee, Peg once again played the piano for us at the end of the evening, just like old times.”

Fred and Peg had both fea-

tured on the honours board at the club several times over the years, and were regular features at its social events.

“Fred also had the somewhat dubious honour of winning the “Mr Legs” competition several times -a competition at the annual club picnic when all male participants stood behind a screen showing only their legs and then other members voted for the best,” Joyce said.

The couple went on to have four children, Linda, Peter, Jeanette and Susan, who were raised in the area.

Linda Pegg (nee. Anderson) still lives in Wainuiomata, and recently celebrated her 40th year of marriage to Lynley Pegg by renewing her vows in a ceremony at the newly reno-vated Pioneer Church where her parents were fi rst married.

“It was Linda’s dearest wish to have been married in the same Church as her parents but the Church was not available for weddings at that time,” Joyce said.

If you have a story about the Wainuiomata Historical Church that you would like to share, please email [email protected].

The newly married couple, Peggy and Fred Anderson, exit Wainuiomata’s Pioneer Church to a round of confetti.

Over 60 years of Pioneer Church history for family

The speaker for our meeting this month was Gillian Burns from Habitat for Humanity who spoke on the wonderful work their organisa-tion is doing both overseas and in New Zealand. At the end of this very enlightening talk our members undertook to provide what help they could for any future work in Wainuiomata.

Results for Competitions:

Single Bloom: 1st Jill Summers: Ranuncula, 2nd Barbara Ben-nett: Daffodil, 3rd Jackie Dobbs: Anenome.

Spike Cluster: 1st Jill Summers: Hyacinth, 2nd Carol Fergusson: Fresia, 3rd Jan Patterson: Euphobia.

Bush:1st Jill Summers: Lily of the Valley, 2nd Carol Fergusson: Azaleia, 3rd Raewyn Kitchingman: Camelia.

Fruit: 1st Jill Summers: Lemon, 2nd Jan Hansen: Grapefruit

Vege: 1st Carol Fergusson: Let-tuce, 2nd Wendy Paulik: Celery, 3rd Jackie Dobbs: Carrot.

Members are looking forward to our Annual Bus trip in October. Meetings are held on the 1st Tues-day of each month 7.30 pm at the Louise Bilderbeck Hall

Garden Club winners for September

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How to look after yourself in Spring

Hold onto your hankies hayfever sufferers – unfortunately allergy specialists are saying it’s already time for sneezing, congestion, scratchy throats and irritated eyes. The season started a little earlier than usual and it promises to be intense, with ideal conditions for lots of pollen. Pollen counts are low at the moment, but doctors expect them to pick up signifi cantly soon, particularly if there is little or no rain to cleanse the air.

If you, or your family, have allergies we’d advise you to start your preventive medication now, rather than waiting until the last minute. Some allergy medicines take a few days to be fully effective so delaying the start of your medication makes it more diffi cult to get your symptoms under control and can sometimes lead to sinus infections, or even asthma attacks. We’re already seeing people coming into the pharmacy complaining their hayfever symptoms are fl aring up, so prevention is the key.

We know it’s a bit diffi cult, but it’s also important to try and limit your exposure to pollen if you can. Keeping windows and doors closed or limiting the amount of time you spend outdoors when the pollen counts are highest (usually between 10am and 4pm) is great. If you’re hooked on to the internet the MetService has a pollen forecast during Summer – just go to metservice.co.nz and click on Wellington for the latest update.

If you have any questions about how to manage your hayfever, would like to understand your treatment options, or are wondering which medication is best for you, then call us on 5648618 or pop in and visit us. Our pharmacy team is up to date with the new medications and management of hayfever, and other allergy issues that could affect you or your family, so please do ask for advice – we’d be happy to help.

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Please note that our HUTT CENTRAL practice HCHC (HC) remains located at LEVIN HOUSE, 330 High Street, Lower Hutt 5010 Phone 04 576 2009 HCHC (HC & WOA) are both RNZCGP Teaching Practices

For former pa*ents of the prac*ce this is a Ime of inevitable change and possible uncertainty. Our new Healthcare Team will do everything possible to assist each family and/or individual idenIfy their ongoing health needs, as well as helping them choose their new family doctor.

Drs. Sandy Dawson, Philip Harrison and Liz Hemmingsen will be accepIng new paIents from WOA.

Website www.HuttCityHealthCentre.co.nz

From June 2013

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Stay hydrated this summerwater before meals, not only

will you stay hydrated but you're less likely to overeat.

Have enough on hand. When you're spending the day camp-ing or biking, it's important to bring enough water to last the trip.

Spice it up with healthy fl a-vouring.

If you're having a hard time getting enough water, spice it up with some natural fl avoring.

Keep track of your daily water intake.

Try this tasty and handy way to keep track of your H2O intake.

Keep a reusable bottle with you.

Having a water bottle with you at all times is the easiest way to stay hydrated without even thinking about it.

Hydrating prior to exercise is important in aiding your workout.

In the lead up to the up and com-ing release of Denyse Saunders new book ‘Beautiful You’, the Sun will be running a book give-away featuring in this Friday’s Sun publication.

Until then here is a sneak peak of some of Denyse’s beauty tips for women of all ages.

Puffy eyes: Eye fatigue or ir-ritation may make the eyes puffy. Sleeping on the stomach causes extra fl uid to pool in the upper and lower eyelids.

Sleeping with the head elevated

on an extra pillow can often make all the difference and, of course, having eight hours sleep every night helps as well.

Nail health: The shape and colour of your nails may be indicators of your health.

Pale or bluish nails may indicate anaemia. If the pink colour is slow to return when the nail is squeezed, it may be a sign of decreased circulation.

Clubbed nails shaped like the back of a spoon may mean car-diopulmonary disease or asthma.

Spoon nails which dip inwards could mean certain types of anaemia or injury.

Pitted nails with punched-out spots may signal psoriasis.

Maintain a youthful looking bust: Over-exposure to the sun will age your breasts prematurely, breaking down the elastin and collagen in yours kin and causing them to sag and produce brown age-spots.

Always apply sunscreen when-ever part of your breasts and chest will be exposed to the sun.

Professional beauty tips

If you do one thing this summer, have a cup of mixed fresh ber-ries - blackberries, blueberries, or strawberries - every day.

They'll help you load up on anti-oxidants, which may help prevent damage to tissues and reduce the risks of age-related illnesses.

To improve your stress level, plant a small garden, cultivate a fl ower box, or if space is really limited, plant a few fl ower pots - indoors or out.

Just putting your hands in soil is "grounding."

And when life feels like you're moving so fast your feet are barely touching the stuff, being mentally grounded can help relieve physical and mental stress.

Pick one outdoor activity - going on a hike, taking a nature walk, playing games such as tag with your kids, cycling, roller blading, or swimming - to shed that cooped-up feeling of gym workouts.

And remember, the family that plays together not only gets fi t together, but it's also a great way to create bonding time.

When outdoors, wear sunglasses that block at least 99% of ultraviolet A and B rays.

Sunglasses can help prevent cata-racts, as well as wrinkles around the eyes.

Summer's a great time to skip drinks with hard alcohol and instead opt for a light, chilled alcoholic beverage (unless you are pregnant or should not drink for health or other reasons).

Resist the urge to stay up later

during long summer days. Instead pay attention to good

sleep hygiene by keeping the same bedtime and wake-up schedule and not drinking alcohol within three hours of bedtime.

Staying healthy in hotter months

Outdoor activites will shed that ‘cooped up’ feeling.


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OLD CHURCH EVENTSMark your calendars for the following events at the Old Coast Road Church.Saturday 16 November 2pm Special Fabulous High Tea - spaces will be limited so make your booking early for that very special occasion.For tickets contact Joyce 5648135

ON...WHATSThe Community Noticeboard is for non-profi t organisations. For $15.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our offi ce, phone (04) 587 1660 or email offi [email protected]

Birth notice

Macklyn Birdsall

Kris and Boo Birdsall are proud to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, Macklyn Daphne Hayden Birdsall, at 11.16pm on the 25th of August 2013 at Wellington Hospital, weighing 4.070kg.

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Prouse built church, had working bee.And all around was cleaned you see.More weddings now, as in the past.Great progress made, we hope will last. Pages of faces you can see.On council seat they wish to be.They tell us what they hope to do.The rest is really up to you.

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Sign up starts at 6.45pm

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AGM & PRIZE GIVING

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followed by Afternoon Tea

Secretary 564 8192

Wainuiomata Rugby Club

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 6.00PM AT THE WAINUIOMATA RUGBY

FOOTBALL CLUBROOMS

ALL MEMBERS WELCOME.

The Wainuiomata Rugby Football Club wish to advise all Wainuioamata Rugby Squash club debenture holders wishing to redeem their debentures must register interest at the Wainuiomata Rugby football club AGM Friday 18th October Wainuiomata Rugby Football

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VOTE KEN LABAN

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Vote Mike Grigg

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Campbell Barry answers questions from last week’s Meet our Candidates forum.

What’s your background?I am a third generation Wainui boy, I grew up here,

completed all of my schooling here, and have been involved with many community organisations and sporting clubs over the years. I am the youngest of three. I have a BA from Victoria University majoring in criminology and political science, and I’m cur-rently in the fi nal years of completing my law degree. I have been an active member on the Wainuiomata Community Board since 2010. I am also on the Vibe (Hutt Valley youth health service) Board, and was on the Wainuiomata High BOT from 2010-2013.

Why should people vote for you for the Wainuio-mata Community Board?

Over the past 3 years I have been extremely active

in the community working with sporting clubs, com-munity organisations and people of all ages. I have been fortunate enough to lead a number of successful initiatives and projects, and I’ve been a strong voice for residents on local issues.

What do you want to see change in the com-munity?

For Wainuiomata to get its fair share when it comes to investment into our infrastructure, community facilities, parks and reserves. I would also like to see a safe walk and cycle way over the Wainuiomata hill for visitors and locals.

What is your biggest achievement to date?Working with Ken Laban, John Morrissey and

others in the community to bring over a prefab to the Wainuiomata Marae that will soon be used as a community arts centre for the whole community.

Running for Wainuiomata Community Board

Campbell Barry: Running for Wainuiomata Community Board

A new book aimed at beginner horse owners, those returning to riding, or non horsey Pony Club parents was released recently, and has already generated positive feedback.

Author of “Real Life with Horses, a practical New Zealand guide to horse care”, Rita Virtama writes about fi nding the right horse, setting up and maintain-ing a paddock, troubleshooting, pratical day to day advice about feeding, health and hoof care, horsemanship, confi dence building, and more. The book is written

in an information style, but includes stories and contributions from many horse owners.

“I encourage the readers to learn every-thing they can about horses. Knowledge equals fun and safety. Horses can be downright dangerous on one end of the scale. On the other end, horses teach us a lot about our own emotions, and dealing with horses can be a wonderful, life changing experience,” Rita says.

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Masters Mens Final: John Tinetti playing Scott Englebretsen (orange). John Tinetti won 3-0.

Junior Boys Final, Hayden Day (black tee) playing Niwa Barlow. Hayden Day won 3-0.

Junior Girls Semi Final, Tyler Tu-irirangi (orange) playing Olivia Henderson. Tyler Tuirirangi won 3-0.

Scott Englebretsen (yellow) just beaten brother Wayne Englebretsen 3 games to 1.

Squash hold Club ChampionshipBy Emily Elliott

The Wainuiomata Squash Club held their annual tournament on Friday and Saturday, with family and friends turning up to watch the masters and juniors play.

The aim of the tournament is to see who is number one in the club this year out of the masters players (over 35yrs) and the junior players (under 19yrs).

This year there were eight entered in the mens draw, fi ve in the womens, 11 in the boys, and six in the girls.

Club captain Jennymae Keall said the tournment was probably the biggest one the club has had between the masters and juniors.

“It was nice having a few more juniors this year. That’s down to having a good juniors programme.”

Keall says that there is a visible improvement in the Juniors’ playing.

“They are defi nitely getting better.”Keall says the tournament is more of

a social event, and there are no point involved.

The majority of players are from Waiuniomata, with a few coming over the hill from Upper Hutt and Petone.

Winner of the mens masters is John Tinetti, womens masters is Tamsan Leevei, girls is Sandy Smith, and boys is Hayden Day.

“In a couple of weeks we are having the Senior club champs, which is out of the whole club - no restrictions,” Keall says.

Roving photographer Dan Taylor was there.

If you are part of a sports club, know of any awesome sports achieve-ments or just have a sport you want us to cover then send us an email at [email protected].

We want to hear about rugby,

soccer, running, lawn bowls or any other sport you can think of.

Includes draws and results.Also if you are at a game and cap-

ture a great high resolution picture send it through with a few details.

Sports results wanted

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