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Outrage over Post

shop moving

By Aaron Meredith

Councillors and MP’s from the region are singing off the same song sheet when it comes to the moving of the NZ Post shop.

It has been announced that NZ Post will close its doors in the mall, and merge with United Video on The Strand.

This means that the valley will be losing Kiwi Bank services in the valley, forcing customers to travel over the hill for this.

MP Trevor Mallard is very concerned with the decision that was made.

Continued on page 2POST OFFICE ON THE MOVE: Karl Dixon stands outside post offi ce.

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Continued from page 1“It will result in a further

reduction in patronage at the mall and place some already marginal businesses at risk,” he says.

“There are many people in Wainuiomata without trans-port and being forced to travel to the Hutt is unfair.”

“This is yet another example of the national government not caring about Wainuiomata.”

Mayor Ray Wallace says that he is disappointed to see NZ Post move but the company has been going through marked changes in recent times.

“I wish them and their staff all the best,” he says

“I welcome the news that United Video will now be running those postal and bill-

paying services, The loss of Kiwi Bank will be especially hard for elderly customers who like the face to face banking so I hope the Bank will consider giving those customers training in online

services."Councillor Campbell Barry

is equally disappointed by this move.

"While it’s a good thing that we will be retaining full postal services in Wainuio-

mata, I think the decision to move from its current location and cuts to banking services are disappointing considering how busy the current service is,” he says.

“It will impact most on the elderly of our community who often use the post shop/bank while doing things such as shopping in the Mall."

Community Board Chair-man Karl Dixon says that the changes have been coming for a while, and it is good that Wainuiomata is keeping its postal services.

“My concern is the loss of the Kiwi Bank services, I don’t understand why NZ Post wouldn’t want to have it here in a community of 17,000,”

“It doesn’t make a lot of sense.”

Post Shop on the move.

Outrage over Post shop moving

The inaugural meeting of the Wainuiomata community arts network was held dur-ing April. Well over a dozen people attended, and many of them welcomed the opportu-nity to make connections with other artists.

The arts represented at the meeting included photog-raphy, dressmaking, book illustration, art and art teach-

ing, sculpture, mosaic and crafts such as cross stitch and crochet. Musicians are likely to add to the rich variety of artistic pursuits, and more are welcome.

Members of the new network are keen to find a shared working space, teach and learn new skills, share ideas and get information about new opportunities.

Cr Margaret Willard, who with Hutt City Council com-munity arts co-ordinator Ruth O’Grady organised the meet-ing, said that the network would offer more opportuni-ties for artists to develop their work and would raise awareness of the collective talent in the community.

“We have plenty of talent in Wainuiomata, and we look

forward to bringing it together to enhance the community and to fi nd ways of showing what this great valley has to offer.”

The next meeting will be held on Wednesday 13 May at 6.30pm at Wainuiomata Library. A member will share aspects of their work, and tea and biscuits will be provided. All welcome.

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Work starting on Hill Bridge

By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata Children are getting the chance to learn the sweet sounds of the Ukulele on Friday afternoons now.

This is part of Tihei Rangitahi, which is providing activities for children above the age of 10 to do after school.

Tihei Rangathi is run by youth workers and people from Kokiri Marae, and have been meeting most days providing activities including Music, Basketball and now Ukulele lessons.

The activities are run in part-

nership with many organisa-tions in the community, sharing resources and knowledge.

Activities this term include Streetball on the courts next to the league club, on Thursday there is a Jam Session and Chess at the Community Hub.

On Friday there is Ukulele lessons and Mau Rakau also at the community Hub.

The basketball has been moved to Tuesday’s to accommodate the Ukulele lessons.

Sean O’Conner from Hutt Val-ley Community Arts is teaching the children the Ukulele, and is

encouraging as many to come down and get involved.

“Come down and have a jam,” he says.

Renee Davis who runs Tihei Rangitahi says that a lot of ac-tivities are becoming music based.

This is due to the new youth worker that has joined up, who’s back-ground is in music.

The team is looking for people to donate any instruments they can to the group.


“Come down and have a jam,” he says.

Renee Davis who runs Tihei Rangitahi says that a lot of ac-tivities are becoming music based.

This is due to the new youth worker that has joined up, who’s back-ground is in music.

The team is looking for people to donate any instruments they can to the group.


“Come down and have a

Renee Davis who runs Tihei Rangitahi says that a lot of ac-tivities are becoming

This is due to the new youth worker that has joined up, who’s back-

The team is looking for people to donate any instruments they

Uke sound spreads to Children

By Aaron Meredith

Construction of the Wainuio-mata Summit Bridge starts Monday 4 May with comple-tion set for September this year.

The new bridge is a pierless over-road walkway designed to provide a safe and acces-sible place for pedestrians

and cyclists to cross the busy Wainuiomata Hill Road.

During the construction phase, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians will be affected.

A speed restriction of 50km/h will be in place at the summit, leading to possible delays dur-ing peak times.

Access to footpaths in this area will be restricted, and

detours will be in place for cyclists and pedestrians.

A temporary traffic island will be erected in the middle of the road to provide a safe crossing point.

Council’s Road and Traffi c Manager Ron Muir says “The bridge is a practical solution to ongoing safety concerns for cyclists and pedestrians in

a steep, 80kmh area of road”.The construction of the

bridge is phase one in the Wainuiomata cycleway pro-ject, which received $1.5m from the Government's $100 million urban cycleway fund.

The project will provide a shared cycling and pedestrian path connecting Wainuiomata with the wider Hutt Valley.

The Wellington Sakai Association will be hosting a tea ceremony event open to the public. The ceremony will feature all the steps of a traditional tea ceremony. Attendees will learn about chanoyu, the “Way of Tea,” before trying the tea with some Japanese sweets. Afterwards, an opportunity will be available for attendees to try their hands at pouring the tea as well.

The event will take place on Saturday May 9 from 1:30 pm-3:30 pm at the Hutt Minoh Friendship House in Nor-mandale. A shuttle will be available by request from Wellington station.

This Saturday the Hutt Valley Orches-tra and collected will be putting on a production of “South Pacifi c,” which was the second longest running Broad-way musical at the time it was showed.

The play off ers a frank commentary on social acceptance of racial intermar-riage during the second World War. Fun and interesting, the script provides the perfect vehicle for Oscar Hammer-stein’s award winning songs.

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Who burgles a house and why?

To help protect your prop-erty and possessions from the risk of burglary, New Zealand Police and Neighbourhood Support New Zealand have developed the following in-formation about who burgles a house and why.

Who am I?I burgle houses day and

night - especially when I can see no one's home or the risk of being seen or caught is low

I may be on foot or could use a vehicle to check out your neighbourhood

I often burgle one or more nearby houses in the neigh-bourhood

I generally don't stray too far from my home. I like familiar territory

I may look out of place in your neighbourhood, but few people take note of my car licence plate or ring the Police to report suspicious activity

Why do I pick your place?I like houses where it looks

like no one's home - lights aren't on at night, curtains may be closed during the day, or mail and newspapers have

been left to accumulate in the letterbox

I like houses where a win-dow or door is left open or unsecured

I like houses where people can't see what I'm doing from the street, where trees and shrubs may block the view

I like houses I've been to before. I know the layout, what's in them and how to get out.

How do I operate?I'm usually looking

for cash or small, valuable items I can quickly con-vert into cash such as jewellery, electronic and portable digital equipment

I usually sell stolen proper ty to people who like to buy things cheaply without asking questions

If someone is home, I nor-mally make up an excuse for being there. For example, "I'm looking for my dog or a nearby street or is so and so in?"

I may try to make you leave me on my own at your open front door by making a

request such as to use a phone book you go and get

Sometimes I hide your prop-erty nearby and come and get it later

What don't I like?Houses with alarms and

security lightingNeighbours who support

each other, talk to each other and the police and take an interest in what's going on

around them, particularly people they don't know or haven't seen before

Dogs or guard dog signs on fences and gates People who take the time

to mark valuable property with identifi cation details and keep a written description or photographic record in a safe place for future reference

Police are always interested in suspicious activity. Don't hesitate to call Police to re-

port something out of the ordinary and, if you see a crime being committed, call 111.

Above all, remember burgla rs l ike easy, tempting opportuni-

ties. DON'T overlook the obvious and DO all you can to reduce the risk of being burgled.

For more information con-tact your Neighbourhood Support Coordinator, Dawn McKinley by calling into the police station Tuesday-Friday between 9am-1pm or call on 027 7773321

There has been an increase in reported burglaries all over the Hutt Valley. It is great that residents are willing to report crime, but what can we do to help protect our homes? An understanding of how a burglar thinks and operates could help you take the necessary steps to prevent your home from being targeted.

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Almost 300,000 people swam at Hutt City’s three in-door and three outdoor pools this summer, an increase of 15 per cent on the year before.

January saw the biggest numbers with 111,655 people swimming across the month, an average of 600 people at each of the six pools every

day. Compared to January last year that was an increase 20,000 people.

Marcus Sherwood, Divi-sional Manager of Leisure Active puts the increase down to the range of swimming experiences Hutt City has to offer and a bumper summer.

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three summer pools operating and we run special events, which helps increase the num-bers. This includes our Big Summer Splash promotion and one-off events like free entry in exchange for food that we give to the local food bank.

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of swimming in Lower Hutt bodes well for the redevelop-ment at Huia Pool, which will increase the numbers of people we can take at Learn to Swim and add hydrotherapy services as well as a new Fitness Suite.”

The Huia redevelopment is planned to open late 2016.

Record summer numbers for Hutt City pools

By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata High School Librarian Rosalie Carman is looking to spread the love of reading throughout the school.

“I am looking for people in our com-munity to provide a personal statement about their love of reading,” she says.

The personal statement can be about something read recently, a favourite book, or why reading is important to you.”

The challenge has been designed to get students to tell others about the books they read.

Also Rosalie is hoping that the love of reading will be spread all around the school.

“The aim is to get children to talk about the books they read and get their friends and classmates to read those books,” she says.

Along with providing a personal statement, Rosalie wants people to donate a treat that will be given to the student that accept the challenge.

Donors can choose to remain anony-mous or not.

Anyone who wants to contribute can do by sending them into the school or dropped in at the offi ce.

The challenge is running throughout term two.

If you have any enquiries about this please contact Rosalie on 938 3224 ex 7100 or email her on [email protected]

Reading Challenge at High School


You may have noticed that the splendid window etching in the Wainuiomata War Memorial Community Hall has been completed. This depicts fi gures from the three defence forces of airforce, army and navy raising a cross in respect to the fallen.

I am pleased we have this tribute to our fallen and others who sacrifi ced so much, particularly as this year marks 100 years since our ANZAC forces landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula.

Thanks to Bart Bartlett of the RSA, Council’s Facilities Manager Stephen Keatley and the staff at Urbanplus and GlassPro for their work on this project.

There are no winners in war, and our biggest tribute is ensuring New Zealand is never faced with another world war and that we appreciate the democratic freedom we have due to the gallant efforts of men and women before us.

This leads me to my belief that each of us must take some responsibility to ensure we all respect our freedom and participate in the local democracy in which we live.

I am also of the belief that having good, open discussion about issues helps to solve them

So I was pleased to be invited along to join a public forum on Monday 20 April at the Marae to discuss a safer Wainuiomata Community.

Thanks to Kaye-Maree Dunn for arranging this and for all those who attended and spoke.

Council is committed to a safe and healthy

community. While we know it’s important to leave the policing to the police, we can all support them by being their eyes and ears if something does occur- for example there’s a CTV camera system in place and we have fantastic volunteers for community patrols across the Hutt Valley. We are also lucky to have the support of our Māori Wardens.

We can all do a lot to prevent crime too; by being an inclusive community, ensuring our young people are engaged and by taking responsibility for some of our more diffi cult issues, for example I am sure that more openly discussing domestic violence and all the factors that contribute to this awful problem helps to reduce it.

So let’s keep talking about these issues, with a focus on solutions and keep thinking about how we can each be better neighbours.

Until next time,Kind regards,

Mayor Ray Wallace

Mayor - Lower HuttThe People’s Mayor

A WORD FROM

Hutt City Council has been recognised for the work it has done with it’s sister cities.

The council has won the top award for a project that connects primary schools and residents in Lower Hutt with Minoh City, Japan

This comes along with Mayor Ray Wal-lace’s appointment as Vice President to Sister Cities New Zealand which refl ects the strong commitment Lower Hutt has made to its Sister City relationships.

Lower Hutt received the top Air New Zealand Award at the recent Sister Cities New Zealand Annual Conference for a project that uses Skype to connect Primary schools and the War Memorial Library in Lower Hutt with two primary schools and the Multicultural Centre of Minoh, Japan.

Mayor Ray Wallace says, “This Skype project is a wonderful example of how much Sister City relationships can contribute to our communities.

“It opens up so much potential for young people, awakening them to the world of possibilities available to them.”

Hutt City Council Projects Manager Linda Goss-Wallace says, “This project’s aim is to exchange conversation, culture and education and since its launch in 2014 it’s gone from strength to strength.

“The children really enjoy meeting with their virtual classmates, they con-nect daily and have built relationships

across the world.“Locating Skype in the War Memorial

Library and Multicultural Centre has allowed members of the public to also be part of the exchange programme in the virtual world.”

Mayor Wallace was also appointed Vice President of Sister Cities New Zealand at the Sister Cities New Zealand Annual Conference.

He will be able to provide insight and support as a Local Government repre-sentative, and contribute his experiences as Mayor of a city that greatly values its own Sister City relationships.

“I’m pleased to also have the oppor-tunity to contribute to this at a national level as Vice President to Sister Cities New Zealand.”

Lower Hutt has formal Sister City agreements with Tempe City in Arizona, Minoh City in Japan, and Taizhou City and Xi’an City in China.

National List MP Based in the Hutt Valley, Chris Bishop, has welcomed an increase in the proportion of Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt children participating in early childhood education (ECE) before starting school.

Between March 2012 and March 2015, the participation rate for children in Lower Hutt City rose from 95 per cent to 98 per cent – an increase of three percentage points. For Upper Hutt, the increase was from 97.4 per cent to 98.7 per cent.

Mr Bishop says that he’s particularly pleased by the signifi cant gains achieved for Mãori and Pasifi ka.

In Lower Hutt, the proportion of Pasifi ka children participating in ECE rose 6.9 per-centage points from March 2012 to March 2015, to 96.9 per cent. The proportion of Mãori participation rose 4.2 percentage points to 95.5 per cent.

In Upper Hutt, the proportion of Mãori participating rose 1.3 percentage points to 96.9 per cent, while Pasifi ka participation fell slightly.

“Regular participation in quality early childhood learning signifi cantly increases a child’s chance of future educational success, particularly those from vulnerable families, so these increases are great news.

“However there is obviously still more work to be done. The children we haven’t reached yet are generally the ones who stand to benefi t most from ECE. The government is very focused on raising ECE participation rates further, particularly amongst vulner-able communities,” says Mr Bishop.

Since 2007/2008 government spending on ECE has almost doubled to $1.6 billion, refl ecting the government’s commitment to ensuring all children get the possible start in education.

ECE Participation welcomed

Council's outstanding Sister City work recognised

“There’s so much great opportunity through these civic connections,” says Mayor Wallace.

Tana opens sporting precinctTana Umaga will be opening the Sports Precinct on the Dowse Community Pathway.This is a free community event and everyone is welcome to attend, there will be an opportunity to get an autograph.You can also order a brick for your local Hutt Valley sporting hero to be included in the pathway.This is happening ion Saturday May 16 at 11.30am

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The Quiz night that the Wai-nuiomata Lions held for Mila Gardiner and her family went off brilliantly.

In all $5000 was raised towards getting Mila over to the United States for her life changing

surgery.Mila suffers from a strand of

Cerebral Palsy called spastic quadriplegia, which causes her body to stiffen up when she get emotional or excited.

This even affects her eating, if there is a food that she likes, she spits it out as her tongue

stiffens up.The family has been raising

money in order to get the life changing surgery in St Louis, at a cost of $100,000.

Wainuiomata Lions member Sarah Nuku says the night was heaps of fun and there were lots of people there.

“It was absolutely a load of fun, we had really good feed-back,” she says.

“The Fitzroy was a great venue as well, there were awe-some MC’s as well”

The winners, The Bright Sparks won an all-expenses paid dining experience by

Wa i nu iomat a’s own My Kitchen Rules contestants Dal Philavong and Dai Phonevilay.

Sarah says that she along with everyone else had an absolute blast at the event.

“It was really good, some of the questions were quite hard, but it was so much fun.”

Quiz night a big Success

By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata ANZ customers will have a new face greeting them at the local bank from now on.

Longtime Manager Tim Wilson is leaving his post, making way for Brent Siebritz to fi ll in the roll.

Tim is travelling overseas including plying cricket over in England before continuing to travel around the world.

This is Brent’s fi rst management birth after being at the Queensgate Branch as an Assistant Manager.

Brent says that he wants to keep the same service and feel of the bank the same once he takes over.

“My aim is to keep the customers we have, and for them to know that we are al-

ways here for whatever they need,” he says.Outside of the bank Brent is an avid golf

fan, and was surprised to see how beautiful the Wainuiomata course was.

“I didn’t know how good the course was, it is such an awesome course,” he says.

“I am a member over at Judgeford, but I am thinking of becoming a member over at Wainuiomata.”

Brent has been living in New Zealand for eight years since moving from Cape Town in South Africa.

He wants to make sure that the customers of the branch are assured that if they need some banking advice there will always be someone available.

“Everyone is more than welcome for a chat, if they come in there will be someone here,”

New manager takes over at ANZ

STEPPING UP: Brent Siebritz is the new manager of ANZ Wainuiomata. New manager takes over at ANZ

If anyone is interested in Quilting and patchwork, the perfect way to start could have just come up.A new Quilting studio has opened in Wainuiomata and they are having an open day on Saturday March 9.

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For Sale $219,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5292 Open Sun 11.45-12.15pm David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 3 Rata Street

SUN 11.45 - 12.15

Make Me Over! This 3 bedroom home is in need of a WHOPPER of a makeover! Located close to the Wainuiomata Hill, providing short travel time to Lower Hutt. Close to primary school, intermediate, college & public transport.

For Sale $165,000 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5294 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 445 8944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Karaka, 34 Karaka Street

Investment Opportunity Looking to add to your investment portfolio? Property has a fixed tenant to September 2015 & showing a 7.5% return. 4 dble bedrooms, separate lounge, open plan dining & modern kitchen. 2 toilets, separate laundry.

For Sale $249,900 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5245 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 13 Gawler Grove Town & Country Living! 3 bedroom home + mezzanine study off master bedroom. Conservatory, dining room & formal lounge. 20 mins drive to Lower Hutt. 4.29hectares of land with established walking tracks.

For Sale $549,000 E: [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5236 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 445 8944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Moores Valley, 236 Moores Valley Road Your Chance To Live The Dream! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 large living areas, large modern kitchen. 6.19 Hectares with paddocks. 6 metre bore with 25,000L tank provides fresh water. Woodburner, Heatpump & DVS. Double garage.

For Sale $770,000 E: [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5286 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Coast, 1048 Coast Road Bang For Your Buck 3 bedroom home, master with walk in robe & ensuite, open plan living with a sunken lounge, fenced back yard & 3 car garaging. Don’t delay, call Annette today!

For Sale $218,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5278 Open Sun 1.30 - 2.00pm Annette Smith P 04 564 0005 M 027 5051027 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 72 Hine Road Price Adjustment!

SUN 1.30-2.00PM

Handy Location Walking distance to swimming pool, bowling & rugby clubs & Village. 3 bedroom home, open plan, modern kitchen. A must to view, don’t miss out call Annette now!

For Sale $219,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5272 Annette Smith P 04 564 0005 M 027 5051027 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 29 Mckillop Street • Popular Hine Road!• 2 Double Bedrooms• Single Garage

For Sale $175,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5280 Open Sun 12.00-12.30pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 86 Hine Road

SUN 12.00-12.30

• 3 Bedrooms• Open Plan Living• Garage & Workshop

For Sale By Negotiation View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5291 Open Sun 2.15 - 2.45pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Glendale, 61 Wise Street

SUN 2.15 - 2.45PM

• 3 Good Sized Bedrooms• Modern, Open Plan Kitchen/Dining• Large double garage plus workshop

Tender Closes 1.00pm, Thursday 21st May 2015View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5295 Open Sun 12.00-12.30pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

14 Miles Crescent, Glendale

SUN 12.00-12.30

• 3 Double Bedrooms• Large Open Plan Living• Single garage + Large Workshop

For Sale Enquiry Welcome From $218,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5274 Open Sun 1.30 - 2.00pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 17 Stockdale Street

SUN 1.30 - 2.00PM

• 5 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms• Kitchen & 2nd Kitchenette upstairs!• Double Garage/Workshop

For Sale By Negotiation View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5289 Open Sun 1.30 - 2.00pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 564 0004 M 027 3072999 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Parkway, 19 Puriri Street

SUN 1.30-2.00PM

• 3 Bedrooms, Fully Fenced• Lockwood Style & Aluminium Joinery• Garage with Large Workshop

For Sale By Negotiation over $249,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5283 Open Sun 12.45 - 1.15pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Parkway, 75 Mohaka Street

SUN 12.45-1.15PM

• 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms• Generous Living & Dining• Double Garage & Workshop

For Sale 325,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5282 Open Sun 12.45 - 1.15pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008


SUN 12.45-1.15PM

• 3 Bedrooms• Generous Living Area• large Double Garage/Workshop

For Sale $195,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5269 Open Sun 2.15 - 2.45pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008


SUN 2.15-2.45PM

The Definitive Family Home 4 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Walk-in robe, 3 Toilets, Study & Mezzanine area. Open plan living & kitchen, Heatpump, Woodburner, Gas & Alarm. Excellent garage - potential rumpus over.

For Sale $445,000 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5273 Open Sun 2.15 - 2.45pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008


SUN 2.15-2.45PM

A Home That’s Got That Nice Feeling You could raise a family here! Nice condition too. Open Plan, 3 bedrooms, gas, modern kitchen & bathroom, plus good outdoor flow to deck & great yard for kids & pets. Garage/Rumpus. Central & Sunny.

For Sale $219,000 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5230 Open Sun 12.45 - 1.15pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 445 8940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 120 Moohan Street

SUN 12.45-1.15PM

Kiwi Quarter Acre - Top Street Big ’Quarter Acre’ flat section bathed in sun in Hine Road. Your kids will have awesome fun here, or you will. 3 bedroom home with gas, modernised kitchen. Garage & carport, playhouse & shed.

For Sale $259,000 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5296 Open Saturday 1-1.30pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008


SAT 1 - 1.30PM

House Plus Flat! 3 bedroom family home with ensuite, garage workshop PLUS a free-standing 1 bedroom flat at the back! Good parking, bus & school nearby. Call now to view!

For Sale $295,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5214 Open Sun 12.00-12.30pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 66 Westminster Road

SUN 12 - 12.30PM


Saturday 9 May Sunday 10 May

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3 Rata St 11.45am – 12.15pm66 Westminster Rd 12.00pm – 12.30pm14 Miles Cres 12.00pm – 12.30pm86 Hine Rd 12.00pm – 12.30pm112 Upper Fitzherbert Rd 12.30pm – 1.00pm

120 Moohan St 12.45pm – 1.15pm30 Hine Rd 12.45pm – 1.15pm75 Mohaka St 12.45pm – 1.15pm53 Kairanga Cres 1.15pm – 1.45pm72 Hine Rd 1.30pm – 2.00pm

17 Stockdale St 1.30pm – 2.00pm19 Puriri St 1.30pm – 2.00pm11 Hine Rd 2.15pm – 2.45pm61 Wise St 2.15pm – 2.45pm42 Hine Rd 2.15pm – 2.45pm

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The one I’m doing!

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Work in an old people’s home.

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Help people. It’s all about people. I would be a humanitarian.

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Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication. Send or fax them to the address on page two, or email them to [email protected]. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

LETTERS to the editor

FAMILY WORKS: Robern Austin and Shelly Evans, Hutt Valley Social Workers.

How do we teach girls to become strong, confi dent young women?

It’s about building their self-esteem and addressing their physical, emotional, mental and social wellbeing, according to Family Works social worker Shelly Evans. But doing that can be tricky.

That’s why Family Works is offering a free programme for 13 to 15 year old girls in Wainuiomata, called ‘What about the girls’.

“The ‘What about the girls’ programme gives girls the tools they need to help them with their self-esteem, with issues of bully-ing, to help them communicate better and to grow in self-confi dence and self-respect,” Shelly explains.

This is the fi rst time Family Works has offered the programme in Wainuiomata, which aims to teach girls about healthy relationships, gaining confi dence, dealing with bullying and more.

The free 10 week programme starts on

Tuesday 12 May at 4pm, and consists of a weekly two hour session.

“The sessions involve one hour of learn-ing and one hour of fun, including crafts, makeup, baking and so on,” explains Shelly.

“The topics we cover include health and relationships, self esteem, self defence, careers and drug and alcohol education, and there is a graduation ceremony at the end of the programme.”

The ‘What about the girls’ programme will be held at Family Works Wainuiomata, located at 102 Main Road, on Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm, starting 12 May to 14 June 2015.

To � nd out more about ‘What about the girls’ and other Family Works services visit www.familyworkscentral.org.nz. To register for the programme call 04 528 4164, email [email protected] or visit www.familyworkscentral.org.nz.

What about the girls?

Dear Ed, Why New Zealand Post has announced a move to United Video on the Strand I don’t know.

I know of many people that use the service there, including Kiwi Bank including me, I am disgusted.

I cannot get over the hill to do my banking, I do not want to go to United Video, where it is nowhere near where I need to go.

The mall is the perfect place for the Post Shop to be, it is near the supermarket, and it is easy to get in and out of.

When I do my groceries I go down to the post shop to send my letters, and to pay bills.

It is good that there is a post service in Wainuiomata, but why does this have to change, keep it as is, we surely have the population to make it worthwhile.

Post Offi ce move a shamble


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Wainuiomata Valley RSA would like to thank the following or-ganizations for their support during Poppy Day.

They are Clive’s Chemist, ANZ Bank, Village 4 Square, Wainui-omata Library, Westpac Bank, Fitzroy Tavern and Palliser Hotel for the support during our Poppy Day Appeal the final figure raised for support of our service personnel and families was $2531.90.

ANZAC DayOur traditional Dawn Service was attended by around 1000 people. It was a lovely morning, not too cold.

Our 11am service was a great success with about 2000 people attending. Slight changes to the format added to everyone’s understanding and appreciation of the service itself. The im-promptu Haka by the Te Tira Whakaau of Wainuiomata High School was a fantastic end to our morning commemorations.

Our parade was a little different to previous years and again I think the slight change to the format allowed everyone who participated to fully enjoy the proceedings. A big thank you to everyone that attended.

Those who attended our Civic Service were treated to some excellent speakers, most notable was Councillor Campbell Barry.

We also thank Gabriel Tupou who helped put some aspects of the service together, especially the Wainuiomata Choir who sung during our wreath laying ceremony. We must also thank Mayor Ray Wallace and MP Trevor Mallard for always support-ing our gathering every year. Our thanks also to Karl Dickson and President Bart Bartlett, for the work they have done.

My thanks also to the Wellington Rifle & Living History Unit Incorporated for putting on a spectacular display. If you wish to see photos go to our web page.

Follow us on our web page and Facebook for up to keep up to date with what we are doing and if you want to join we wel-come new members or returning members.

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Stephen HydeSecretary/Treasurer

Wainuiomata Valley RSA

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A healthy immune system is the best defense against cough, cold and fl u. So get yourself and your family prepared before the cold weather hits.• Stay active. It is tempting to stay on the couch but exercising regularly will

improve your immunity and your mood.• Eat a balanced diet and drink plenty of water. If you don’t believe you are

getting the right vitamins and minerals your pharmacist may recommend a multivitamin. Some multivitamins also contain immune supporting nutrients.

• Have your fl u vaccination. We can do this at Clive’s Chemist for you. Or this may be fully funded at your doctors so give them a call.

• Buccaline is a product that can boost your body’s immunity. It protects against the bacterial complications of colds and fl u. Talk to your pharmacist to see if it is suitable for you, your partner or your children

• If you are asthmatic, take your reliever inhalers regularly. See your pharmacist to make sure you have the best technique so you are getting the most out of your medicines.

• Is your house well insulated? There may be a subsidy available to help you with this.

• Vitamin C and Zinc help to keep our immune system healthy. Vitamin C is found in food such as green vegetables, peppers, kiwifruit and citrus fruits. Zinc is found in oysters, red meat, beans and nuts. Vitamin C and Zinc are also available in tablet form.

• There are a variety of products that help maintain a healthy immune system and general health and wellbeing. They contain ingredients such as echinacea, olive leaf and garlic.

The team at Clive’s are your local health experts and we want to help you keep happy and healthy throughout winter. Get prepared!!

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Are you ready for winter?

The days are getting shorter,there is a chill in the air.

It has been a fantastic summer,but soon winter will be here.

Sports with Aaron Meredith

On Sunday the biggest bout in the history of boxing took place, two of the biggest names and brands in history faced off .Floyd Mayweather defeated Manny Pacquiao by Unani-mous decision to improve his record to an amazing 48-0.That record alone is un-matched anywhere in any sport, he has never lost a professional bout he may never lose a professional bout.Many, including myself thought that Manny would be the one to fi nally beat him, but that never came true.Floyd Mayweather is the type of guy that people either love because of his success or hate because of what is perceived as his arrogance.No one can argue with his success however, not only does his boxing record speak for itself, but he has made hundreds of millions of dol-lars along the way.His nickname is Money, his team that he works with while training is called The Money Team.

He is fl ashy and likes to show off and brag about what he has achieved and how rich he is.And so far, no one has been able to shut him up, maybe no one ever will. But maybe that is a good thing for a sport that survives by having big name fi ghts.Floyd Mayweather alone generates interest in what-ever he does, this fi ght alone broke all records for betting in Nevada, it had higher buy rates around the world than any other Pay Per View.With all due respect for Manny and how popular he is, and what he has achieved both in and out of the ring, he could never have caused that.It was all the money man, he says it during interviews, people pay to see him lose, they pay to watch someone beat him, but he never has.Yes Floyd is sometimes over the top with letting everyone knows how rich he is, but he worked his backside off to get that rich, why not let him brag a bit.

It’s all about the money, in the ring and out of it

By Aaron Meredith

The Wainuiomata Rugby Pre-miers put in a disappointing dis-play against Upper Hutt in their latest game in the Swindale Shield, going down 37-21.

The team would have travelled to Maidstone Park confi dent of a result, but the trend of struggling against Upper Hutt in recent years continued.

The fi rst half started slowly as both teams struggled to hold on to possession when the line was open.

Wainuiomata did eventually open the scoring as Atilla Va’a drove over the line to give the visitors the lead after 30 minutes.

That was about as good as it got for Wainuiomata as Upper Hutt’s passes began to stick and quickly

found themselves leading 10-7 at half time.

Wainuiomata’s handling errors continued to trouble them, as on multiple occasions in the second half Upper Hutt turned the ball over and scampered away to score length of the fi eld tries.

The score was 29-7 before Wai-nuiomata replied with two tries to close the gap to eight points.

This hope of a comeback victory was short lived however as Upper Hutt once again pounced on a dropped ball and scored at the opposite end of the fi eld.

Wainuiomata must control the ball better if they hope to win more games this year, and maybe use their backs more often.

On many occasions the forwards decided to keep the ball, when the

backs had overlaps or good match ups out wide.

The result puts them in eigth place, on the verge of falling out of the Jubilee Cup spots.

In other games, The Premier Reserves showed the Premiers how it should be done, defeating Upper Hutt 41-21.

The result keeps them in sixth place, with 23 points, two points behind fi fth place Wellington

Next week both teams are at home against Tawa at William Jones Park.

The reserves are first up at 12.45pm, followed by the Pre-miers at 2.30pm.

The women’s game against Avalon was postponed, they play Johnsonville at William Jones Park at 11.30am.

Premiers Disappointing against Upper Hutt

HARD MATCH: Bevan Clarke tries to break the Upper Hutt Rams Defence, Marvin Karawana comes up to support

By Aaron Meredith

The Wainuiomata Capital Foot-ball team continued their success-ful start to the season, holding off the Stokes Valley Bobcats 2-1 at Delaney Park.

The result keeps them at the top of the table with 13 points, and what could be more crucial a +24 goal difference.

In Capital 11, the two Wainuio-mata teams had positive results, the Roundballs drew with Victoria University 1 all, while Halfbaked beat Western Suburbs 5-0.

Halfbaked are sitting third on nine points, while the Roundballs are in seventh with two points.

The women unfortunately had a loss, going down 2-1 to Porirua

City at Adventure Park, the team is now sitting in second on the table on seven points.

Next week the Capital two side is over at Fraser Park to play Lower Hutt City, the game starts at 1pm.

The Capital four side is away against Masterton at RV Hullena Park starting at 2.30pm.

The Capital 11 squads continue their season with two tough games, The Roundballs are at home to the Island Bay United Piglets at Richard Prouse Park at 12.30pm.

The Roundballs are playing Upper Hutt City Defence at Davis Field beginning at 2.30pm

On Sunday the Wainuiomata Women are at home against Stop Out Blacks, the game begins at 1.00pm

Footballers continue success

The Wainuiomata Hockey Club continued its success in their fi rst year back as a senior club.

The team beat Petone in their promotion relegation game, which means they will be playing in the next division up for the rest of the season.

This means that the team will be playing tougher games in the second half of the season after going through the fi rst half unbeaten.

Hockey Club promoted


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By Aaron Meredith

The Wainuiomata League Premiers continued their momentum, getting up 46-32 over the Upper Hutt Tigers in a high scoring game over the weekend.

The third win on the trot keeps Wainuiomata in fourth position on the table with six points, only two points behind the leading two clubs.

The Reserves dominated their Upper Hutt Rivals in the curtain raiser to the Premiers game, thumping the Tigers 52-8.

The result puts them in fourth place on the table, with fi ve points, only one

point behind the team ahead.

There was a battle for club bragging rights on Saturday as well, as the Fitzroy Lions got up over the Indigenous Lions 20-18.

The result keeps the Fitz-roy Lions at the pointy end of the table, unbeaten on six points, the Indigenous Lions remain in fourth on two points.

Next week the Premiers travel up to the Bernie Wood Turf to play the un-beaten Porirua Vikings at 2.30pm.

The reserves are play-ing at Onepoto Park at 1pm against the Titahi Bay Marlins.

The Fitzroy Lions look to remain unbeaten as they play against the Porirua Vikings at Wise Park, the game kicks off at 1pm.

The Indigenous Lions are away at Naenae Park, play-

ing the Randwick Kingfi sh-ers at 1pm also.

The Womens are at Onep-oto Park, coming up against the Te Aroha Eels with kick off scheduled for 2.30pm on Sunday.

League Premiers win again

SPORTS INBRIEF

High School SportsHigh School Sports teams are busy this week, The Senior Basketball team are playing Naenae at the ASB Sports centre on Friday at 7.30pm.The fi rst eleven football team is playing at home against St Bernards at 11am on Saturday, the sec-ond eleven is playing against Newlands at 1pm.The Junior Boys football team is also at home at 9am against St Patricks Wellington.The Rugby fi rst fi fteen is away against HIBS, the second fi fteen is against Aotea at home, both games are at 1pm.The Under 15’s are away at St Patricks Silver-stream at 11.30am, the Under 65’s are at home against the same school at 10am.

More secondary sports start upMore secondary school leagues are starting up this week, including Netball, Girls Rugby and Girls Football.The Wainuiomata Girls Rugby team is playing away against Taita at 4.15pm on Thursday.The Football Girls are playing against Naenae at Naenae College at 4pm today.In Netball the fi rst team are playing against St Orans at Taita College court four at 10am.The second team plays Chilton on Taita Court one at 9am, and the third team plays Sacred Heart at Sacred Heart at 9am.The fourth team has a bye, the fi fth team plays St Orans at Sacred Heart at 11am and the sixth team plays Sacred Heart at Sacred Heart at 11am.

By Sven Johnson

A1 Homes Wainui Colts were away to Upper Hutt this past weekend.

The weather was good for running rugby, and that is what we got, a fantastic game which truly was a game of two halves.

Wainuiomata dominated through-out the fi rst half but unable to con-vert opportunities in to any points.

The hosts played off Wainuiomata

mistakes and handling errors to take the lead at half time 22-Nil.

Wainui continued to play rugby and dominate in the second half without the mistakes and handling errors, coming back into the game reducing the lead to 22 - 15 at one stage before Upper Hutt scored a couple lucky tries.

The final score ending up at 36 - 20.

The whole Wainui team deserved

to be given player of the day after such a good performance although having to choose one.

Justin Wilson had a stand out game and was awarded player of the day.

The result still sees Wainuiomata winless but they will be confi dent a result will come soon as they are improving each game.

Wainui is playing Tawa this week at Mary Crowther Park, with a 12.45pm kick off.

Colts Show Improvement

WINNERS: Wainuiomata League Premiers.

By Aaron Meredith

Both of the Ulalei net-ball teams had losses over the weekend, in what was a disappointing weekend for the girls.

In Premier One Ulalei

lost to High School Old Girls by 45-51.

This was the girls fi rst loss for the year, and sees them slip to third on the table on 6 points.

The Premier Two game was disastrous for the club

as Ulalei went down 40-15 to College Old Girls.

The loss sees them sit-ting in sixth on the table on three points after three games.

Next week Ulalei One are playing Petone Rugby

league One at Walter Nash Stadium beginning at 11am.

Ulalaei Two are play-ing at 12.30pm against Upper Hutt Maidstone Socialites.

Ulalei suffers loss

Last Saturday was the fi rst inter-club race of the 2015 season, with Wainuiomata Harriers' taking on teams from the rest of Wellington in the annual Shaw Baton Relay.

The relay takes place at Bat-tle Hill on Paekakariki Hill Road and is run over rugged country including hills, water jumps, fences and plenty of other “natural” obstacles.

Most runners treat the event as a fun, team-focused way to start the season.

The day was very near per-fect, and the ground reason-ably dry which meant most people ran faster than last year.

Those that didn’t, weren’t far off.

Wainuiomata Harr iers fi elded fi ve teams including senior women, master’s men,

and three junior teams.Our most noted improve-

ments on last years’ times came from our junior runners.

Natasha Goldsworthy has started her season off with a fantastic time of 10.31 min-utes, nearly two minutes faster than her time from last year for the 2km course.

Also worth a mention are Daniel McNatty, Jess Carman, and Nikki Braniff-Jones, who all ran over a minute faster than last year.

For the Wainuiomata teams the Senior women placed 13th the Junior women placed eighth the Masters men were ninth Junior girls were sixth and Junior boys eighth

Full results of the relay can be found on our website: www.sportsground.co.nz/wainuiomataaahc

Harriers running to victory

WET RUN: Daniel McNatty runs through a water ob-stacle at the Shaw Baton Relay

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