(
Adding value to freshness! 250 Cuba Street (Just down from HeyDay Beer Co)
Phone: 04 242 0550 cubastreet.store.freshchoice.co.nz
Thursday February 22, 2024
Today 15-22
Friday 16-22
Saturday 16-22
Sunday 16-22
Phone: (04) 587 1660
Save our pool By Frank Neill
The battle to save the Khandallah swimming pool is on. This follows a decision to include closing the pool in Wellington City Council’s draft long term plan for 2024-34. Continued on page 2. Khandallah pool lovers with some of the placards on display at last Saturday’s save the pool event. Photo: Supplied.
Services We Offer Include: • Sports injuries • Family Foot Care • Verrucae • Skin and Nail problems • Orthotic Services Ph: 04 473 8696 Level 2, 85 The Terrace, Wellington (opposite Solnet House and Aurora Terrace).
STEVE FEJOS
Overwhelming knowledge of the property market and commitment.
Cooper & Co.
(previously of Johnsonville)
is now incorporated with...
(Incorporating Cooper & Co)
Level 6, Incorporating Cooper & Co. Level 6, Central House, Central House, (previously of Johnsonville) 26 Brandon Street, Wellington 26 Brandon Street, Ph: (04) 473-7713 Level 6, Central House,Wellington 26www.cooperlaw.co.nz Brandon Street, Wellington
Ph: (04) 473-7713 Ph: (04) 473-7713
2 Thursday February 22, 2024
How to reach us
Phone (04) 587 1660 Address 23 Broderick Rd, Johnsonville Wellington 6037 www.independentherald.co.nz REPORTER
Frank Neill herald@wsn.co.nz 027 490 3916 NATIONAL SALES
Sam Barnes sam@wsn.co.nz 587 1660 SALES
Steve Maggs steve@wsn.co.nz 587 1660 SALES
Brenda Ingram-Johnson brenda@wsn.co.nz 021 640 152 CLASSIFIED SALES
classifieds@wsn.co.nz
Pool closure decision a ‘huge shock’ Continued from page 1. That decision came as a “huge shock” to the community, says John McGrath, who has put together a group that aims to work towards keeping the pool open. What the Revitalise Khandallah Pool and Park group wants to do is work with Wellington City Council “in a constructive, engaged way to save the pool,” John says. “We intend to work as hard as we can to get the message to council. “We all recognise that council has got itself into a financial hole. “They are using the need to fund water infrastructure to slash valued community facilities.” This is despite the fact that the council can make only very small savings by making cuts to communitiy facilities such as libraries and pools. Following the decision to close the Khandallah pool there has been huge community support for the pool to stay open. That was clearly demonstrated when the Revitalise Khandallah Pool and Park group organised a “Save Our Pool” event at the pool on 17 February. Despite the very short overnight notice there was a huge turnout to the event.More than 300 people were there, John says. Among these present was Ōhariu MP Greg O’Connor, who promised that he would talk to Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau and Councillors Ben McNulty and Rebecca Matthews about the pool closure. TVNZ News also attended the
event and screened an item about it in its 6 o’clock news programme later in the day. “We are hugely encouraged by the massive community suport we have received at very short notice,” John says. “There is really strong community feeling from Broadmeadows, Khandallah, Ngaio, Crofton Downs and the whole community.” The community, he said “is 100% behind the pool. “We don’t want a brand new pool or a massive gold plated upgrade.” All the community wants is a simple upgrade and maintenance. “Since the weekend we have had more than 247 people sign up to support the pool and now have 560 followers on Facebook,” John told the Independent Herald on Tuesday afternoon. “These are growing all day every day and we haven’t even started our campaign publicly yet. “And suburbs that they are coming from are: Berhampore, Broadmeadows, Brooklyn, Churton Park, Crofton Downs, Island Bay, Johnsonville, Karori, Kenepuru, Khandallah, Ngaio, Kilbirnie, Kohimarama, Lower Hutt, Miramar, Newlands, Newtown, City Central, Ohariu Valley, Seatoun, Stokes Valley, Strathmore, Tawa, Upper Hutt, Woodbridge and Wadestown - even a regular visitor from Dunedin. “So it’s miles bigger than just Khandallah.” The link to the comments page to support saving the pool is tinyurl.
Huntleigh Retirement Apartments 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT AVAILABLE NOW - SECURE YOURS TODAY At Huntleigh Apartments you’ll enjoy the independence and freedom of living in your own home, but without the worry and hassle. We’ll take care of the hard work, leaving you free to enjoy retirement your way. Our much sought after modern apartments are light, bright, and just the right size. Contact the manager, Anna on 04 439 4949 to view today - it won’t last long!
Scan QR code with your smartphone to view more information online.
Some of the big crowd that turned up at Saturday’s save the Khandallah pool event. Photo: Supplied.
com/savekhandallahpool or Facebook.com/savekhandallahpool. “For nearly a hundred years it [the pool] has been a cornerstone of our community, and in two weeks it will close forever,” Save Khandallah Pool Facebook page says. “This has been decided behind closed doors, despite the Mayor’s promises to keep the summer pool open, despite no community consultation whatsoever on the issue.” The decision to include closing Khandallah pool in the council’s Long Term Plan was made by the council’s Long Term Plan, Finance and Performance committee on 15 February. At the meeting the Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward Councillor Diane Calvert attempted to move an amendment to remove the clause providing for the pool closure. However council staff advised that the amendment was “not supported” as it was a “direct negative”. The committee’s decision to close the pool was “completely disingenuous in terms of the decisions made in the past about the pool,”
Cr Calvert says. In addition “they have failed to engage with the community. “There was an undertaking by council to have broad community consultation on options and that has not happened before the council made the decision.” Cr Calvert also says that the “council is forgetting about community facilities in favour of corporate welfare. “We should not be giving money to corporates when we cannot provide basic core facilities for our communities,” she says, referring to the council’s decision to buy the land where Reading Cinemas’s Wellington property stands at a cost of $32 million. The council also “seems to have a bias against the Onslow suburbs,” she says. “The only two community services being put up for closure are the Khandallah pool and the Wadestown Community Centre.” At the same time the council was going ahead with other new community facilities, such as the Kilbirnie skate park.
Notice of Helicopter use for maintenance work on a transmission line in your area. Transpower, the owner and operator of the National Grid, is undertaking maintenance (conductor repairs) of its Bunnythorpe to Wilton A 220 kV transmission line in and around Churton Park and Ohariu Valley. We will be using a low flying helicopter while working on the line highlighted on the accompanying map.
Helicopter will be operating at low levels in around the transmission line in highlighted zone.
Kenepuru Takapu Road
Tawa 1
Churton Park Ohariu
Belmont Regional Park
Helicopter operating zone
The work is Johnsonville planned to occur between Friday 1 March and Tuesday 5 March 2024.
Substations 2 Highways
Other transmission lines
Hours of work are typically between 8:00am – 5:30pm. The work is weather dependent and may change at the last minute. In the event of bad weather the work will be rescheduled to the next fine weather day.
Huntleigh Retirement Apartments 221 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington www.enlivencentral.org.nz
It’s important to us that you are kept informed and updated on our activities. If you require further information, please call Stephen Howard on 027 490 9464. TPIH2229224
Thursday February 22, 2024
3
Wadestown wants its community centre inbrief news Cutlery wanted
By Frank Neill
Wadestown residents are looking at options to get Wellington City Council (WCC) to rethink its plans to sell the Wadestown Community Centre. This follows a meeting of residents on 20 February, which met to look at taking a fresh approach to the local community association group with a key focus being community assets. WCC’s Long Term Plan, Finance and Performance committee decided on 15 February to include the sale of the Wadestown Community Centre in the council’s draft 2024-34 Long Term Plan. “We don’t want to lose our community centre when it is so important to us and so well used,” the interim Chair of the Wadestown Residents’ Association Greg Hyland says. “We feel it is a really unfair situation where the city is saying it is under utlilised. “To say that it is under utilised or no longer needed is inaccurate.” Some of the groups regularly using the centre are the music teaching run by Music Box Academy that happens five days a week, the toy library, a majong group and a zumba exercise group. It is comparatively well used and it is one of the few community centres providing good revenue to the council, Greg says. It would also prove “very valuable” in the event of a civil emergency. It is also “incredibly disappointing” that the council is talking about selling the centre without consulting the community. “The council hasn’t really consulted us,” Greg says.
The Newlands Community Centre kitchen is running very low on cutlery. Because of this, the centre is asking for donations. “If you have any spare knives, forks, or spoons (especially tea spoons), we would love to take them off of your hands,” the community centre says. People can drop off cultery donations at the centre from Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5pm.
Mahjong group A mahjong group meets at the Newlands Community Centre from noon to 3pm every Tuesday. The group is looking for new players and will help people learn to play the game. The cost is a contribution of $2 and all equipment is supplied.
The Wadestown Community Centre. Photo: Supplied.
“The value of the community centre is far more than just the sale price. “It feels like the council is looking for loose change” rather than looking at areas where it could make some significant savings, such as looking at its staffing levels. The Wadestown community “bought and paid for the community centre more than 100 years ago and it was gifted to the council in the 1930s. “We will be looking at the deed of gift to see what it provides.” In particular the new group that is forming will look at any provisions that the centre was gifted for continuing community use. The group will also be looking at a series of initiatives aimed at raising the profile
of the community centre and the council’s proposal to sell it. “We are aiming to have a large number of submissions put in” to the council on its draft Long Term Plan. WCC will open formal consultation on its Long Term Plan on 12 April and the consultation will run for a month, closing on 12 May. After the close of the formal consultation, there will be opportunities for people to speak to their submissions at an oral hearing or an oral forum. The final Long Term Plan, based on all the engagement feedback and decisions made at deliberations, will be adopted by the council on 30 June.
NEWS TIPS Send your tips to herald@wsn.co.nz
Great Taste @ Karori Park Cafe
“
Local author launches new book Johnsonville author Roger Ellis launched his new book “On the Brink: Reconnecting communities in an age of division” to an appreciative audience of 40 people at St Johns Church Hall, Johnsonville, on 13 February. Roger spoke for around 25 minutes about the growing divisions in societies both in New Zealand and overseas. He covered some of the underlying causes including the intertwined international economic, social and environmental crises. Roger has more than 30 years’ experience in government, telecommunications, and community not-for-profit work.
In his prepared comments he discussed the role of new technologies in making social divisions worse. He also focused on economic inequalities as an underlying driver of polarisation since the 1980s and 1990s. Roger discussed the growing level of debt, low productivity and lack of long term strategy – particularly for infrastructure investment in New Zealand. The new book proposes some solutions to the challenges facing the country. He advocates a localist or distributist perspective emphasising shared values based on
human dignity, community, and subsidiarity. Roger called for a devolution of power and resources to regions and local communities allowing for regional and local variations but building more participatory democracy. His speech was followed by a lively question and answer session covering local government, regional empowerment, and examples of local community initiatives in lower socio-economic areas of Wellington. “On the Brink: Reconnecting communities in an age of division” is available for purchase from Amazon Australia in both e-kindle and paperback editions.
For bookings call us on 04 934 7269 400 Karori Road, Karori Tues–Sun 8:30am–4pm
Greg O’Connor MP for Ōhāriu Get in touch My office is open 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday
04 478 3332 greg.oconnor@parliament.govt.nz 2/18 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington Labour.org.nz/gregoconnor /GregOhariu
Authorised by Greg O’Connor MP, Parliament Buildings Wellington.
4 Thursday February 22, 2024
Highly successful Karori Karnival By Frank Neill
The highly successful Karori Karnival saw hundreds of people descend on Ben Burn Park for a hugely enjoyable outing on Sunday 18 February. The 52nd Karnival raised thousands of dollars that the organisers, the Lions Club of Karori, will use to support many charities. Not all costs are in yet, but the Lions expect to make a profit of around $6,000 from the event, Karori Lions Treasurer Trevor Anders says. “However this is less about the money than providing a much-loved annual familyfriendly event for our Karori community,” Trevor says. “Karori Lions have delivered this event for more than 50 years – one of the longest running annual events of its kind in New Zealand, and unique for Karori. The duo Status Five during their performance “Last year a substantial amount of the proceeds went to supporting the Scouts atof songs from the 60s. Photo: Frank Neill. tending their national Jamboree in Hamilton. This year some of the proceeds will go to the local Girl Guides. “Every dollar of profit we make from our public fundraising goes back into the community, and we support many charitable organisations and humanitarian relief efforts. “This year some of our focus will be on a Lions district-wide initiative supporting Life
Flight,” Trevor says. A wide variety of stalls – some selling items and others promoting community organisations, such as the Karori Community Patrol for example – came to Ben Burn Park for the day. There was also a variety of rides and activities for the children, which were very popular with both the kids and their parents, with the Fire Truck proving popular. The all day on-stage entertainment proved very popular also, drawing crowds to watch and listen. The Red Hackle Pipe Band kicked off the entertainment with the music of the bagpipes filling the air following the welcome by the Karnival’s Entertainments Co-ordinator Vaughan Crimmins. The entertainment that followed included Zumba, Morris Dancing, samba, drumming and dancing West African style to rock and roll, and cultural dances from Myanmar and Sudan. There was also a display of rhythmic gymnastics by 15 young girls from Elements Rythmic Gymnastics, as well as music from the 60s to the present day. Karori Lions President Jo Cameron said that stallholders’ general comments were that they enjoy the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the Karori Karnival, as being on the “Village Green” allows more room for stallholders and
the public alike. Consequently the customers are much more friendly and relaxed than in a densely packed market or fair setting often encountered elsewhere. “Organising Karnival is a lot of work,” Trevor adds. “On the day it’s ‘all hands to the pump’ for our club and we also rely on help from a number of others, including the Scouts and Girl Guides. “We are very grateful to our community, the stallholders, the entertainers and all our helpers who make this an event to look forward to every year in February.”
Elements Rhythmic Gymnastics girls performing for an appreciative audience. Photo: Frank Neill.
The fun of the ride. Photo: Frank Neill.
What have they done … are they doing in Scotland, New Zealand, the world? Keen to know more about Scottish things, culture, history, etc? Then come along to …
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON
Scottish Interest Group
Meetings on the 28th day of the month February - October 2024 (excluding March) VUW Law School, Government Buildings, Lambton Quay (entrance Bunny Street)
NB: phone or check website for place and time details
No university connections needed. Visitors welcome Enquiries/brochure Phone 388-8069 or 567-0557
www.wellyscots.wordpress.com
A scene from the busy and popular Karori Karnival. Photo: Frank Neill.
Showroom: 29 Hutt Road, Thorndon
Shop Local Support Local
PROSTATE CANCER
SUPPORT GROUP
BLINDS FOR YOUR HOME AND OFFICE
SHOP LOCAL • SUPPORT LOCAL
SAM - 04 587 1660 • sam@wsn.co.nz LES - les@wsn.co.nz
NEWS • Exciting new fabrics • Wide range of blinds • Colour consultancy • Installation - Repairs • 3 year guarantee
FREE measure and quote Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm JUST DEDICATED TO YOUR SATISFACTION
sales@justblinds.co.nz Ph: 04 472 9920 - www.justblinds.co.nz
TIPS
An established support group in Wellington for men and their families who are living with a diagnosis of or treatment for prostate cancer. Partners are also welcome to attend COORDINATOR Graeme Coutts 022 674 7832 Bill Guthrie 027 247 5427 WHEN Tuesday February 27th at 7pm
Send your tips to herald@ wsn.co.nz
WHERE Cancer Society, 52 Riddifiord St, Newtown, Wellington EMAIL lowerhutt@prostate.org.nz
for more information call
0800 477 678
www.prostate.org.nz
Thursday February 22, 2024
Truck trailer rolls in Glenside
New Zealand’s
NUMBER ONE selling stairlift Make it easy to stay IN YOUR OWN HOME
A crane comes to the assistance of a crashed truck trailer at the Glenside interchange. Photo: Supplied.
Grenada Road and the Churton Park-Glenside on-ramp were closed for more than three hours after a truck trailer rolled at the Glenside interchange on Monday 19 February. Police were called to the crash at 2:25pm and the advised that the roads had re-opened at 6:31pm. The Glenside Progressive Association “has raised issues with Wellington City Council numerous times in relation to the operation of truck movements including speed, noise, overloading. non covered loads and tracking mud in this locality,” the associa-
tion’s President Claire Bibby says. The association spoke to Wellington City Council Transport and Infrastructure team “just last week about the poor design of the motorway interchange and speed of vehicles approaching and exiting the interchange, particularly as they approach the Middleton Road-Westchester Drive roundabout. “I expect Police enforcement in relation to this latest incident. “We would like to see the presence of the Police Commercial Vehicle Safety Team operating here,” Claire says.
Acorn Stairlifts will help you master ‘the three Rs’: Regain your independence, Retain full use of your home, and Remain in the home you love. Installing an Acorn Stairlift turns your home into a bungalow!
www.acornstairlifts.co.nz
WELLINGTON OR CHRISTCHURCH, DIRECT TO CHATHAM ISLANDS Experience 8 days in one of New Zealand’s most remote and unique places. The Chatham Islands are the closest most New Zealanders can get to international travel without packing their passport.
Tour #53 (Incorporating the 2024 Festival of Science) Tue 13th Aug 2024, depart Wellington 1:00pm - arrive 3:30pm (CI time) Tue 20th Aug 2024, depart Chathams 8:30am - arrive Wellington 9:45am
Tour #54 (Incorporating the 2024 Festival of Science) Wed 14th Aug 2024, depart Christchurch 1:00pm - arrive 3:45pm (CI time) Wed 21st Aug 2024, depart Chathams 8:30am - arrive Christchurch 10:00am
All inclusive costing per person X Christchurch or Wellington. SINGLE shared facilities .............................................................$4,455 TWIN / DOUBLE with ensuite .....................................................$4,555 SUPERIOR SUITES ...................................................................$4,655 Make up your party now and take advantage of your preferred accommodation while availability lasts.
October 2
Phone: (03) 249 8294 Follow us on Facebook Email: chathamislandtours@gmail.com Web: www.chathamislandtours.nz
5
6 Thursday February 22, 2024
Ngaio composer wins residency The New Zealand School of Music—Te KōkĪ has appointed Ngaio composer, performer, collaborator, and songwriter Elliot Vaughan as its 2024 Creative New Zealand Composer-in-residence. This nine-month position, funded by a combination of Creative New Zealand grants and philanthropic funds, provides a composer with a salary to pursue a significant body of creative work. The exploratory and often interdisciplinary nature of Elliot’s practice, as well as his proven track record of realising ambitious projects (including the projects proposed for the 2024 residency), together with his strong collaborative abilities and
community focus, were determinative in making the decision to appoint Elliot. “I am thrilled to be the CNZ/NZSM Composer-in-Residence this year,” Elliot says. “It presents a rare opportunity to commit my full focus to writing music. “My practice has always covered a range of musical expressions, and the work of my residency extends from improvisation to experimental concert music to pop song to silent music.” “We had numerous high-quality applications for this position, confirming the mana this residency has generated over the years,” NZSM Director Sally Jane Norman says.
“All applicants had very different strengths along with excellent track records. “In Elliot Vaughan we are delighted to be able to engage a key contributor to the musical and cultural life of Te Whanganui-a-Tara, as well as the NZSM.” During the term of his appointment, Elliot will be based at the Lilburn Residence in Thorndon, the former home of composer Douglas Lilburn (ONZ) which is administered by the Lilburn Residence Trust. The Trust ensures that the property is used in a manner befitting the legacy of Elliot Vaughan, who has been appointed the New Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important Zealand School of Music’s 2024 Creative New Zealand composer of the 20th century. Composer-in-residence. Photo: Supplied.
LETTERS to the editor 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 news@wsn.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.
City can be better Wellington is a great city with a lot of potential, but we are in danger of holding ourselves back. The independent hearing panel report on the Long Term Plan was disappointing for the many people who believe that Wellington can be even better. And while local residents groups do a great job, they do not represent everyone’s views. The many ‘chicken/ egg’ discussions on
this are missing the point – we need a vision of the future city we want to live in, and the ability to deliver it efficiently. That is the Long Term [Plan]’s job. How will the Johnsonville train line (and service) ever get better if we don’t do anything to improve it? To use ‘status quo’ as a reason to not do things is vision-less. Brian Johnston
email: karorikarnival@lionsclubs.org.nz email: karorikarnival@lionsclubs.org.nz www.karorikarnival.comor or www.karorikarnival.com For further information: For further information:
For further information: www.karorikarnival.com or email: karorikarnival@lionsclubs.org.nz
ALLTHE THEFUN FUNOF OFTHE THEFAIR! FAIR! ALL ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR! CampbellStreet, Street,Karori Karori Campbell
BenBurn BurnPark Park Ben 10am – 3:30pm
18 February 2024
Sunday February 16 TH TH
iroraK ,teertS llebpmaC
Sunday February 16
TH
: noitamrofni rehtruf roF ro moc.lavinrakirorak.www zn.gro.sbulcsnoil@lavinrakirorak :liame
Ben Burn Park 61 yraurbeF yadnuS
!RIAF EH T FO NUF EH T LLA
Campbell Street, Karori
Sunday February 16
TH
Campbell Street, Karori
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR!
For further information: www.karorikarnival.com or email: karorikarnival@lionsclubs.org.nz
10am––3:30pm 3:30pm 10am
SundayFebruary February16 16 Sunday
HELPERS & DONORS Girl Guides
1st Karori Scouts Karori West Scouts BP Karori
ON STAGE
Red Hackle Pipe Band ALLWellington THE FUN THE FAIR! Ben BurnOFPark Brittanic Bedlam Morris Gentlemen For further information:
Campbell Street, Karori
www.karorikarnival.com Elegancia Samba Carnival or Dancers email: karorikarnival@lionsclubs.org.nz
Chris Zhou “The Man with a Van” Karori Community Centre Karori Fire Brigade
kraP nruB neB
Sunday February 16 mp03:3 – ma01
10am – 3:30pm
Ben Burn Park
Karori Lions wish to thank the public10am and our stallholders for their – 3:30pm support of another super Karnival, and especially thank our wonderful TH sponsors, helpers and entertainers, all of whom contributed to the Ben Burn Park success of Karnival 2024. 10am Street, – 3:30pm Campbell Karori
Elements Rhythmic
Cubatana & Moringa Dancers
Zumba ALLKanikani THE FUN OF THE FAIR! Status Five
For further information: www.karorikarnival.com or Karori RSA Cultural Dance Groups – Myanmar email: karorikarnival@lionsclubs.org.nz and Sudan New World Karori 61 yra urbeF yad nuS Sunday February 16 Sunday February 16 Karori Playcentre
HT
Harbour City Rock & Roll
Unichem Karori Mall Pharmacy mp03:3 – ma01
TH TH
TH
Unichem Marsden Books
HT
10am 10am––3:30pm 3:30pm
kraBurn P nruPark B neB Ben Ben Burn Park
Raffle winners: Fitness machine -e Jessica; raffle basket 1 –a Maddy; raffle basket iror aK ,tStreet, ertS llKarori e bpm C Campbell Campbell Street, Karori
2 – Tamsyn. All prizes delivered. Earlier Lions Christmas Cake raffle for Interislander travel vouchers won by Brian. Our congratulations to all the winners.
!ALL RIAF EHT FO N UF EHT L LA ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR! THE FUN OF THE FAIR! :noitamrofni rehtruf roF
www.karorikarnival.com
For Forfurther furtherinformation: information: ro moc.lavinrakirorak.www www.karorikarnival.com www.karorikarnival.comor or z n . g r o . s b u l c s n o i l @ l avinrakirorak :liame email: karorikarnival@lionsclubs.org.nz email: karorikarnival@lionsclubs.org.nz
Apology The five letters to the Editor should have appeared in last week’s edition of the Independent Herald. However due to a mistake during typesetting the wrong file was sent to the printer.
Don’t forget Karori Where are Nicola Willis and Andy Foster when Karori needs their help? Pre-election I read National would get rid of LGWM [Let’s Get Wellington Moving] and bike lanes by withdrawing the funding. You did the first but forgot Karori. This year we overwhelmingly told the
[Wellington City] Council in two petitions to leave Karori alone. Did they listen? No. Where has democracy gone? Could we please have money spent on finishing our Event Centre and our everbursting water pipes. Gill Kerr
Water meters I see Daran Ponter of Wellington Regional Council has written to the local councils saying his council will be less likely to institute regional surcharges on water if they consider water meters. What neither he, nor [Wellington’s Mayor] Tory Whanau, mention is the $130 million projected cost of installing meters. That’s $130 million less the City Coun-
cil will have right now for fixing leaks and will ultimately be recouped from ratepayers If they spent that money on fixing leaks instead would Daran need to even consider surcharges? That amount would fix a heck of a lot of the major leaks. Peter Sullivan
Pool closing Cr O’Neill’s letter [quoted in the “Independent Herald”] last week [referred to] the draft Community Facilities Plan that insinuated the closure of Khandallah facilities. However, as a result of the huge community protest the Plan was modified (slightly): • Criticism of Khandallah Town Hall was removed from the Plan because it wasn’t true – nevertheless there are too many in an ‘Onslow cluster’ that still includes Wadestown; • Khandallah Library is too small and there are too many in the ‘Onslow cluster’, but the revised plan now suggests specialisation as a solution; • Nairnville Recreation Centre is still too small, its accessibility is poor, and a
bigger facility is required further North, so no change there. Crazy that Khandallah Pool is the first cab off the rank, but it’s the same accusations: too small and in the wrong place. Plus it’s also over budget, say council officers. But that’s only because they included site-rectification costs which are needed even if the pool closes. The Pool itself can be upgraded within the approved budget. What Cr O’Neill was saying is that there was no plan to close them. Oh, except now we do want to close Khandallah Pool, even though last year we agreed to keep it. Lawrence Collingbourne Chair of the Onslow Residents’ Community Association
More housing needed I was very disappointed to see the decision to not treat the Johnsonville Line as a rapid transit framed as a ‘big victory’ by your paper. It’s not clear how allowing less housing to be built is a victory for anyone that cannot afford to buy a home. Not a l lowi ng housi ng a long t he Johnsonville line will also not reduce carbon emissions, as claimed. It will simply lead to people needing to live
much further from the city in places where there are no travel options other than driving. It’s unfortunate that the residents associations quoted in your article are focused on representing the perspectives of existing homeowners and not the large proportion of our communities who would have benefitted significantly from measures to allow more housing. Judith Cameron
Thursday February 22, 2024
Wadestown Village Fair coming
Two scenes from a past Wadestown Village Fair. Photos: Supplied.
The scene is set for the annual Wadestown Village Fair on Saturday 16 March 2024 from 11am to 2pm at Philip Myers Park. The fair is always a well anticipated and fun day out for local families and community groups with lots of craft stalls, yummy treats and musical entertainment on show, Fair organiser Greg Hyland says. The talented young musicians from the local Community Centre music classes will be performing centre stage in front of proud parents and delighted locals. The Wadestown Toy Library’s bouncy castle is always a colourful and popular attraction for the youngest children, along with climbing aboard the big red fire engine kindly provided by Fire and Emergency NZ. The fair is also a good chance to hear about the great work of local conservation volunteers from the Trelissick Park Group and Rodent Free Wadestown. “Community events are really important to help our community groups fundraise and to bring our local families together at a time of so much going on in our lives,” Greg says. Wadestown residents can reserve a stall space by messaging nzwadestown@gmail.com or contact Greg on 021 473 499. Volunteer helpers are welcome to help set up on fair day. Indoor venues will be used if weather is adverse. Philip Myers Park is beside the Wadestown Library.
Another big victory for local athlete By Frank Neill
Karori athlete James Preston has won another international 800 metres race. James continued his outstanding start to 2024 when he finished first in the 800 metres at the Maurie Plant meeting in a chilly evening in Melbourne on 15 February. This meeting is a World Athletics Continental Tour Gold event. James ran to an emphatic victory over Australian athlete Luke Boyes. The Karori runner clocked 1 minute 46.02 seconds to win by 0.41 seconds. This followed his second placing in the Adelaide Invitational athletics meeting on 10 February, where he ran the 800 metres in 1 minute 45.50 seconds.
NEWS TIPS Send your tips to herald@wsn.co.nz
be inspired by a world of stories MUSEUM OF ART, SCIENCE AND HERITAGE OPEN DAILY | 326 MAIN ST, PALMERSTON NORTH | 0800-4-A-MUSEUM 326TEMANAWA.NZ MAIN ST PALMERSTON NORTH TUES - SUN 10am--5pm | Free General Admission 0800-4-A-MUSEUM | www.temanawa.nz
7
8
Thursday February 22, 2024
9
Thursday February 22, 2024
Bring on
SEASON 2024 Byes: Tigers
ROUND 1 Sunday, March 3
Mobile Alloy Wheel Repair Service
MYQS Tony Kaiaruna Consulting
Independent Owner Operator Wellington / Tawa
0800 537233 / 027 449 9030 E: wellington@wheelmagician.co.nz
www.wheelmagician.co.nz
Do you suffer from Back pain on your current mattress? A WATERBED HAS PROVEN RESULTS! Contact Mr Waterbed TODAY and learn how a WATERBED can improve your SLEEP
Mr Waterbed I 0800 433 088 www.mrwaterbed.co.nz
Sea Eagles vs Rabbitohs
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
Carrington Park, Bathurst
5.00pm
Cowboys vs Warriors
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
7.30pm
Saturday, July 28
Titans vs Sea Eagles
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
7.30pm
Broncos vs Sharks
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
9.35pm
ROUND 22
Broncos vs Raiders
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
9.35pm
Storm vs Sea Knights
AAMI Park, Melbourne
4.00pm
Bulldogs vs Knights
Accor Stadium, Sydney
4.00pm
Panthers vs Sea Eagles
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
6.05pm
Sharks vs Cowboys
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
6.05pm
Monday, June 10
Bulldogs vs Eels
Accor Stadium, Sydney
ROUND 15
Cowboys vs Panthers
Cbus Super Stadium
Raiders vs Rabbitohs
GIO Stadium, Canberra
Thursday, August 1
Wests Tigers vs Cowboys
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
8.15pm
Friday, August 2
Warriors vs Eels
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
8.00pm
Dolphins vs Roosters
HBF Park, Perth
10.00pm 5.00pm
8.15pm Byes: Sea Eagles
Roosters vs Broncos
Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas
5:30pm
Knights vs Raiders
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
10:00pm
Friday, March 8
Warriors vs Sharks
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
8:00pm
Storm vs Panthers
AAMI Park, Melbourne
10:05pm
ROUND 8
Dolphins vs Titans
Cbus Super Stadium
Titans vs Broncos
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
Eels vs Bulldogs
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
7:30pm
Thursday, April 25
Warriors vs Titans
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
4.00pm
Thursday, June 13
Sharks vs Dolphins
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
9.50pm
Storm vs Dragons
AAMI Park, Melbourne
7.30pm
Titans vs Dragons
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
9.35pm
Roosters vs Dragons
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
6.00pm
Friday, June 14
Raiders vs Cowboys
GIO Stadium, Canberra
8.00pm
Sharks vs Rabbitohs
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
9.35pm
Sunday, March 10
Dolphins vs Cowboys
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
AAMI Park, Melbourne
9.50pm
Rabbitohs vs Broncos
Accor Stadium, Sydney
10.00pm
Panthers vs Knights
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
4.00pm
Panthers vs Rabbitohs
6:05pm Queensland Country Bank Stadium Byes: Titans 10:05pm
Storm vs Rabbitohs
ROUND 2
Friday, April 26
Sea Eagles vs Eels
4 Pines Park, Sydney
10.00pm
Wests Tigers vs Titans
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
5.00pm
Bulldogs vs Raiders
Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney
Thursday, March 14
Broncos vs Rabbitohs
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
10.00pm
Saturday, April 27
Wests Tigers vs Broncos
Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
7.30pm
Warriors vs Storm
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
7.30pm
ROUND 23
Friday, March 15
Sharks vs Bulldogs
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
8:00pm
Cowboys vs Panthers
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
9.35pm
Eels vs Roosters
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
9.35pm
Thursday, August 8
Rabbitohs vs Storm
Accor Stadium, Sydney
Panthers vs Eels
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
10:05pm
Knights vs Dolphins
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
4:00pm
Sea Eagles vs Dragons
4 Pines Park, Sydney
4.00pm
Friday, August 9
Titans vs Sharks
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
8.00pm
Raiders vs Wests Tigers
GIO Stadium, Canberra
5:00pm
Raiders vs Sharks
GIO Stadium, Canberra
6.05pm
Knights vs Panthers
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
6.05pm
Eels vs Panthers
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
10.00pm 5.00pm
Saturday, March 9
Saturday, March 16
Sunday, April 21
Sunday, April 28
Byes: Bulldogs
Sunday, June 9
Saturday, June 15
Sunday, June 16
6.00pm Byes: Bulldogs
Saturday, August 3
Sunday, August 4
6.05pm Byes: Roosters
Cowboys vs Knights
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
7:30pm
ROUND 9
Panthers vs Wests Tigers
Allianz Stadium
Byes: Eels
ROUND 16
Broncos vs Titans Cowboys, Dragons, Queensland Country Bank Stadium Byes: Broncos, Eels, Knights, Panthers, Sharks
Raiders vs Sea Eagles
GIO Stadium, Canberra
Storm vs Warriors
AAMI Park, Melbourne
9.35pm
Thursday, May 2
Rabbitohs vs Panthers
Accor Stadium, Sydney
9.50pm
Friday, June 21
Dolphins vs Storm
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
10.00pm
Cowboys vs Broncos
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
7.30pm
Sunday, March 17
Sea Eagles vs Roosters
4 Pines Park, Sydney
6.05pm
Friday, May 3
Sea Eagles vs Raiders
4 Pines Park, Sydney
8.00pm
Saturday, June 22
Titans vs Warriors
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
5.00pm
Dragons vs Bulldogs
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
9.35pm
Broncos vs Roosters
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
10.00pm
Roosters vs Bulldogs
Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
7.30pm
Dolphins vs Warriors
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
4.00pm
Bulldogs vs Wests Tigers
Accor Stadium, Sydney
5.00pm
Rabbitohs vs Sea Eagles
Accor Stadium, Sydney
9.35pm
Knights vs Wests Tigers
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
10.00pm
Titans vs Storm
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
7.30pm
Sunday, June 23
Wests Tigers vs Raiders
Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
6.05pm
8.00pm
Cowboys vs Dolphins
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
9.35pm
ROUND 17
Cowboys vs Wests Tigers
Knights vs Warriors
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
4.00pm
Friday, June 28
Bulldogs vs Sharks
Accor Stadium, Sydney
10.00pm
Sharks vs Dragons
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
6.05pm
Saturday, June 29
Warriors vs Broncos
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
5.00pm
Knights vs Eels
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
7.30pm
Storm vs Raiders
AAMI Park, Melbourne
Dragons vs Dolphins
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
Dolphins vs Dragons
Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe
ROUND 3
Roosters vs Rabbitohs
Suncorp Stadium
Thursday, March 21
Panthers vs Broncos
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
Friday, March 22
Warriors vs Raiders
Apollo Projects Stadium, Christchurch
Roosters vs Rabbitohs
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
10.05pm
Bulldogs vs Titans
Belmore Sports Ground, Sydney
5.00pm
Dragons vs Cowboys
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
7.30pm
ROUND 10
Wests Tigers vs Dragons
Wests Tigers vs Sharks
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
9.35pm
Thursday, May 9
Dolphins vs Sea Eagles
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
9.50pm
Eels vs Sea Eagles
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
6.05pm
Friday, May 10
Panthers vs Bulldogs
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
8.00pm
8.15pm Byes: Storm
Eels vs Broncos
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
10.00pm
Panthers vs Cowboys
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
6.05pm
Saturday, May 11
Wests Tigers vs Knights
Scully Park, Tamworth
5.00pm
Roosters vs Wests Tigers
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
8.15pm
Saturday, March 23
Sunday, March 24
8.15pm Byes: Dolphins
Saturday, May 4
Sunday, May 5
Byes: Raiders Sunday, June 30
Saturday, August 10
Sunday, August 11
6.05pm Byes: Broncos
ROUND 24
Eels vs Roosters
Thursday, August 15
Panthers vs Storm
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
9.50pm
Friday, August 16
Sea Eagles vs Warriors
4 Pines Park, Sydney
8.00pm
Roosters vs Eels
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
10.00pm
Bulldogs vs Dolphins
Salter Oval, Bundaberg
5.00pm
9.35pm
Cowboys vs Raiders
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
7.30pm
4.00pm
Wests Tigers vs Rabbitohs
Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
9.35pm
Dragons vs Titans
WIN Stadium, Wollongong
4.00pm
Sharks vs Knights
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
Byes: Rabbitohs, Sea Eagles, Titans
Saturday, August 17
Knights vs Storm
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
ROUND 4
Dolphins vs Broncos
Allianz Stadium
Thursday, March 28
Roosters vs Panthers
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
10.00pm
Dragons vs Rabbitohs
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
7.30pm
ROUND 18
Friday, March 29
Rabbitohs vs Bulldogs
Accor Stadium, Sydney
6.05pm
Storm vs Sharks
AAMI Park, Melbourne
9.35pm
Thursday, July 4
Eels vs Rabbitohs
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
9.50pm
Thursday, August 22
Wests Tigers vs Sea Eagles
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
Broncos vs Cowboys
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
10.05pm
Roosters vs Warriors
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
4.00pm
Friday, July 5
Sharks vs Titans
C.ex Coffs International Stadium, Coffs Harbour
8.00pm
Friday, August 23
Warriors vs Bulldogs
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
8.00pm
Dragons vs Sea Eagles
WIN Stadium, Wollongon
7.30pm
Titans vs Cowboys
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
6.05pm
Broncos vs Panthers
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
10.00pm
Broncos vs Eels
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
10.00pm
Titans vs Dolphins
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
9.35pm
ROUND
5.00pm
Warriors vs Knights
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
6.05pm
Thursday, May 17
Sharks vs Raiders
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
8.15pm
Eels vs Wests Tigers
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
ANCHOR INN MOTEL ANCHOR INNMOTEL MOTEL CHOR INN MOTEL ANCHOR INN ANCHOR INN MOTEL INN MOTEL ANCHOR ANCHOR INN MOTEL Monday, April 1
Rabbitohs vs Storm ROUND 5 KAIKOURA
6.00pm Queensland Country Bank StadiumByes: Sharks
10.00pm KAIKOURA KOIKNIGNSGS Friday, April 5 S GS N I Bulldogs vs Roosters OKAccor Stadium, Sydney S 8.00pm O G G L G B N N O A INIT BO KIT AILLLBOOKI AL O KE L O N O O A N I S B S B Knights vsB Dragons McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle 10.05pm A E I A S I T I S T E T G T S E E SSSSEENNOL NI NLEI NESSEN IN SSENAccor Stadium, EE OOKO KO N L LI NI NE E Saturday, K RabbitohsE vs Warriors I N E6 5.00pm E LApril N NN OO O BBBOOBOOOKK OOB K N L I NSydney L O BOO Sea Eagles vs Panthers 4 Pines Park, Sydney A K 7.30pm I O BO NT
S Thursday, April 4
Storm vs Broncos
ESSE L I N E ON K O O B Sunday, April 7
Sunday, May 12 11
Friday, May 18
AAMI Park, Melbourne
Saturday, May 19
Byes: Dragons
Knights vs Titans
Sunday, August 18
Byes: Dolphins
ROUND 25
6.05pm Byes: Cowboys 9.35pm 9.50pm
Bulldogs vs Warriors
Accor Stadium, Sydney
5.00pm
Raiders vs Panthers
GIO Stadium, Canberra
Raiders vs Bulldogs
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
8.00pm
Wests Tigers vs Storm
Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
7.30pm
Storm vs Dolphins
AAMI Park, Melbourne
7.30pm
Sea Eagles vs Broncos
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
10.05pm
Cowboys vs Sea Eagles
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
9.35pm
Rabbitohs vs Knights
Accor Stadium, Sydney
9.35pm
Titans vs Knights
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
5.00pm
Roosters vs Dragons
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
4.00pm
Titans vs Roosters
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
4.00pm
Sharks vs Roosters
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
7.30pm
Raiders vs Knights
GIO Stadium, Canberra
6.05pm
Dragons vs Sharks
WIN Stadium, Wollongong
6.05pm
Rabbitohs vs Cowboys
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
9.45pm
ROUND 19
Byes: Bulldogs, Cowboys, Raiders, Roosters, Storm, Warriors Dolphins vs Panthers
ROUND 26
Warriors vs Panthers
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
3.50pm
Thursday, July 11
Dolphins vs Rabbitohs
Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe
9.50pm
Thursday, August 29
Cowboys vs Storm
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
9.50pm
Storm vs Eels
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
6.05pm
Friday, July 12
Sharks vs Wests Tigers
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
10.00pm
Friday, August 30
Bulldogs vs Sea Eagles
Accor Stadium, Sydney
8.00pm
Wests Tigers vs Dolphins
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Saturday, July 13
Titans vs Eels
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
7.30pm
Panthers vs Rabbitohs
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
10.00pm
Broncos vs Dragons
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
9.35pm
Eels vs Dragons
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
5.00pm
4 Pines Park, Sydney
6.05pm
Dolphins vs Broncos
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
7.30pm
Sharks vs Warriors
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
9.35pm
Knights vs Titans
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
4.00pm
Roosters vs Raiders
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
6.05pm
ROUND 12
Raiders vs Sea Eagles
8.25pm Byes: Knights
Saturday, July 6
Sunday, July 7
Dolphins vs Wests Tigers
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
9.35pm
Thursday, May 23
Bulldogs vs Dragons
Accor Stadium, Sydney
9.50pm
Sunday, July 14
Sea Eagles vs Knights
Cowboys vs Titans
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
6.05pm
Friday, May 24
Cowboys vs Wests Tigers
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
8.00pm
ROUND 20
Knights vs Storm
Sea Eagles vs Storm
4 Pines Park, Sydney
10.00pm
Friday, July 19
Raiders vs Warriors
GIO Stadium, Canberra
10.00pm
Raiders vs Roosters
GIO Stadium, Canberra
5.00pm
Saturday, July 20
Rabbitohs vs Wests Tigers
Industree Group Stadium, Gosford
5.00pm
Saturday, August 24
Sunday, August 25
Saturday, August 31
Byes: Dragons, Eels, Sharks
Byes: Wests Tigers
Raiders vs Eels
GIO Stadium, Canberra
Panthers vs Sea Eagles
WIN Stadium
Thursday, April 11
Knights vs Roosters
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
9.50pm
Sharks vs Panthers
PointsBet Stadium, Sydney
7.30pm
Knights vs Broncos
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
7.30pm
ROUND 27
SUPERB SUPERB FAMILY APARTMENTS (Sleeps up to 4) SUPERB (Sleepsup up to4) 4) SUPERB WATERFRONT (Sleeps to (Sleeps up to 4) WATERFRONT (Sleeps up to 4) Garden View WATERFRONT One BedroomWATERFRONT Garden View One Bedroom One View OneBedroom Bedroom Garden Garden View WATERFRONT LOCATION LOCATION One View Two Bedroom Ocean View Saturday, April 13 TwoBedroom BedroomGarden Ocean View LOCATION LOCATION
Storm vs Bulldogs
AAMI Park, Melbourne
8.00pm
Rabbitohs vs Eels
TBA
9.35pm
Storm vs Roosters
AAMI Park, Melbourne
9.35pm
Thursday, September 5
Broncos vs Storm
Byes: Warriors Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane 9.50pm
Broncos vs Dolphins
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
10.00pm
Broncos vs Titans
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
4.00pm
Panthers vs Dolphins
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith4 Pines
4.00pm
Friday, September 6
Wests Tigers vs Eels
Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Sydney
8.00pm
Warriors vs Sea Eagles
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
5.00pm
Warriors vs Dolphins
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
6.05pm
Sea Eagles vs Titans
4 Pines Park, Sydney
6.05pm
Rabbitohs vs Roosters
Accor Stadium, Sydney
10.00pm
Cowboys vs Bulldogs
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
8.15pm
Dragons vs Raiders
Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, Sydney
5.00pm
Bulldogs vs Cowboys
Accor Stadium, Sydney
7.30pm
Panthers vs Titans
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
9.35pm
Sea Eagles vs Sharks
4 Pines Park, Sydney
4.00pm
Knights vs Dolphins
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
6.05pm
WELL APPOINTED WELLAPPOINTED APPOINTED WELL KAIKOURA’S WELL APPOINTED KAIKOURA’S KAIKOURA’S WELL APPOINTED KAIKOURA’S SUPERB FAMILY APARTMENTS Friday, April 12 FAMILY APARTMENTS FAMILY APARTMENTS FAMILY APARTMENTS
TwoBedroom Bedroom Ocean Ocean View Two View APPOINTED LOCATION WELL Two Bedroom Ocean View
Studios (Sleeps up to 2)Studios (Sleeps up to 2) APARTMENTS Studios(Sleeps (Sleeps FAMILY up to 2)2) Studios upto towith with Spa Executive(Sleeps Oceanup View Spa Ocean View Studios 2)Executive Reservations Reservations Executive Ocean View with Spa Executive Ocean View with Spa Ocean Superb (Sleeps upView to 4) Superb Ocean View Executive Ocean View with Spa Freephone Freephone Saturday, April 14 Superb Ocean View Superb Ocean Standard Garden Superb Ocean ViewView Standard Garden View
Reservations Reservations Reservations
Freephone Freephone One Bedroom Garden View 72 00 33 Freephone 0800 72 00 330800 StandardGarden GardenView View Standard Garden View Standard 0800 00 33 080072 72 00 33 Two Bedroom Ocean View 0800 72 00 33 ROUND 7
208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 03 319 208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, P: 03 319 5426 P: up Studios (Sleeps to 5426 2)Thursday, April 18 208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury 7300 E:View info@anchorinn.co.nz P: 319 5426 Canterbury 7300 E: info@anchorinn.co.nz Esplanade, Kaikoura, Friday, April 19 P:03 03 319 5426 208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, P: 03 319 5426 Executive Ocean with Spa
K A I KO U R A ’Stadium, S Sydney Eels vs Cowboys CommBank
Saturday, May 25
Sunday, May 26
Sunday, July 21
Byes: Broncos, Rabbitohs, Sea Eagles, Storm, Titans, Warriors, Tigers
7.30pm
ROUND 13 Thursday, May 30
Eels vs Sharks
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
9.50pm
ROUND 21
Wests Tigers vs Dragons WAT E R F RCampbelltown ONSports TStadium, Sydney RaidersLO vs TitansC AT IGIO Stadium, Canberra ON
9.35pm 6.05pm
Friday, May 31
Knights vs Bulldogs
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle
10.00pm
Thursday, July 26
Saturday, June 1
Panthers vs Dragons
BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
7.30pm
Warriors vs Cowboys
Cbus Super Stadium
Dolphins vs Raiders
Kayo Stadium, Redcliffe
9.35pm
Roosters vs Storm
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
9.50pm
Sunday, June 2
Roosters vs Cowboys
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
8.00pm
ROUND 14
Raiders vs Warriors
6.05pm Byes: Raiders
10.00pm
Friday, June 7
Dragons vs Wests Tigers
WIN Stadium, Wollongong
10.00pm
Saturday, June 8
Titans vs Rabbitohs
Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast
5.00pm
U P E RAccor BStadium, Sydney Rabbitohs vsS Sharks
8:15pm Byes: Rabbitohs
Dragons vs Warriors WIN Stadium, Wollongong NTED KAIKOURA’S Eels vsReservations Canterbury7300 7300 E:E: info@anchorinn.co.nz Canterbury 7300 info@anchorinn.co.nz Canterbury Dolphins E: info@anchorinn.co.nz TIO Stadium, Darwin www.anchorinn.co.nz www.anchorinn.co.nz Superb Ocean View Freephone PARTMENTS www.anchorinn.co.nz Standard Garden View www.anchorinn.co.nz www.anchorinn.co.nz
SUPERB 0800 72 00 33 4) WATERFRONT m Garden View LOCATION m Ocean ViewEsplanade, Kaikoura, 208 P: 03 319 5426
YOUR LOCAL Go the E: info@anchorinn.co.nz Warriors! www.anchorinn.co.nz
Friday, July 27
Saturday, July 28
Reservations Freephone 0800 72 00 33
Saturday, September 7
Byes: Knights Warriors vs Wests Tigers
Go Media Stadium, Auckland
8.00pm
Eels vs Storm
CommBank Stadium, Sydney
10.00pm
Broncos vs Bulldogs
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
5.00pm
Cowboys vs Sharks
Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville
7.30pm
Roosters vs Sea Eagles
Allianz Stadium, Sydney
9.35pm
Dragons vs Panthers
WIN Stadium, Wollongong
4.00pm
Dolphins vs Titans
Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
6.05pm
Sunday, September 8
LOCALS SUPPORTING LOCALS
Contact Mr Waterbed TODAY and learn how a WATERBED can improve your SLEEP
Mr Waterbed I 0800 433 088 www.mrwaterbed.co.nz
K
KAIKOURA KAIKOURA
KAIKOURA S KAIKOURA KAIKOURA KAIKOURA NIGNSG OIK S K
L GG OO INN ILSA BB KIT A KE IT O N O O O N LLB B S B A E A S I I S E T T S E SSSSEENNOL NI NLEI NE EE OOKO KO N L LI NI NE E BBBOOBOOOKK OONN B
BO ESS BOO
WELL APPOINTED WELLAPPOINTED APPOINTED WELL KA WELL APPOINTED KAIKOURA’S KAIKOURA’S WELL APPOINTED KAIKOURA’S S FAMILY APARTMENTS FAMILY APARTMENTS FAMILY APARTMENTS FAMILY APARTMENTS SUPERB SUPERB SUPERB FAMILY APARTMENTS (Sleeps up to 4) (Sleeps up to 4)
SUPERB WA (Sleeps (Sleepsup upto to 4) 4) WATERFRONT (Sleeps up to 4) Garden View WATERFRONT One BedroomWATERFRONT Garden View OneBedroom Bedroom One Garden View One Bedroom Garden View WATERFRONT LO LOCATION One Bedroom Garden View Two Bedroom Ocean View Two Bedroom Ocean View LOCATION LOCATION TwoBedroom Bedroom Ocean Ocean View Two View APPOINTED LOCATION WELL Two Bedroom Ocean View Studios (Sleeps up to 2)Studios (Sleeps up to 2)
APARTMEN Studios(Sleeps (Sleeps FAMILY up to 2)2) Studios upto towith with Spa Executive(Sleeps Oceanup View Spa Ocean View Studios 2)Executive Re Reservations Executive Ocean View with Spa Executive Ocean View with Spa Superb Ocean Reservations (Sleeps to 4) Superb Ocean Executive OceanView View with Spa upView Reservations F Freephone Superb Ocean Superb Ocean View Standard Garden View Standard Garden View Superb Ocean View Freephone One Bedroom Garden V Freephone 0800 72 00 33080 StandardGarden GardenView View Standard Garden View Standard
Reservations Freephone 0800 00 33 080072 72 00 33 Two Bedroom Ocean Vie 0800 72 00 33
(Sleeps up to 4) WATE One Bedroom Garden View LOCA Two Bedroom Ocean View 208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, DREAM DOORS Kitchens Reimagined Canterbury 7300
Studios (Sleeps up to 2) www.an Executive Ocean View with Spa Reser Superb Ocean View Free Standard Garden View
Khandallah
CROFTON DOWNS MITRE 10
A WATERBED HAS PROVEN RESULTS!
SU
6.1km
128 Churchill Drive - Ph: 04 479 8765 - Locals Supporting Locals Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm / Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Do you suffer from Back pain on your current mattress?
KAIKO www.anchorinn.co.nz Superb Ocean View FAMILY APARTMENTS www.anchorinn.co.nz Standard Garden View www.anchorinn.co.nz www.anchorinn.co.nz
9 min
Broadmeadows
Mitre 10 Crofton Downs
www.peelforestfarmstay.com 33 Rangitata Gorge Rd, Canterbury • 03 696 3509 thedeans@peelforestfarmstay.com
208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, 03 319 208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, P: 03 319 5426 P: up Studios (Sleeps to 52 208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, Canterbury 7300 E:View info@an P: 03 319 5426 Canterbury 7300 E: info@anchorinn.co.nz 208 Esplanade, Kaikoura, P:03 03319 319 5426 Esplanade, Kaikoura, P: 5426 Executive Ocean w WELL APPOINTED Canterbury7300 7300 E:E: info@anchorinn.co.nz Canterbury 7300 info@anchorinn.co.n Canterbury E: info@anchorinn.co.nz www.anchorinn.c
Johnsonville
Canterbury 7300
eeps up to 2) ean View with Spa n View den View
Sunday, September 1
125+GST
ANCHOR ANCHOR INNMOTEL MOTEL ANCHOR INN MO ANCHOR INN ANCHOR INN MOTEL ANCHOR INN M ANCHOR INN MOTEL
ROUND 6
8:15pm Byes: Panthers
Walk the Te Araroa Trail 6x2
9.50pm
ROUND 3
Sunday, March 31
KAIKOURA
Panthers vs Wests Tigers
Thursday , March 7
Saturday, March 30
KAIKOURA KAIKOURA KAIKOURA KAIKOURA
Saturday, April 20
3.30pm
0800 7
CROFTON DOWNS
10 Thursday February 22, 2024
Next Generation Real Estate. Licensed REAA 2008
4 Compass Way, Whitby
3
2
4
And what a fantastic opportunity to secure a larger, well loved 1970s culde-sac located home with great north-west facing inlet, seaviews and sun. The upper level has a large lounge with ample room for entertaining, a formal dining area, a large kitchen/ breakfast space, three double bedrooms and the main bathroom.
18 Mandeville Crescent, Grenada Village
4
2
3
This captivating 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence epitomizes the essence of a perfect family abode, boasting massive bedrooms and ample storage, full double glazing, a balcony and massive sun lit deck, along with the potential for subdivision.
Downstairs contains internally accessed double garaging, rumpus room, a 2nd toilet and a massive purpose built workshop with a 3rd garage door for extra access, perfect for hobby enthusiasts or possible redevelopment potential into a studio flat for extended family.
Step inside to discover a thoughtfully crafted layout, offering expansive living spaces designed for comfort and functionality. A spacious living room, adorned with soaring high ceilings, sets the stage for relaxation and elegance. Adjacent, is the open plan dining and tidy spacious kitchen, with doors out to the massive sun lit deck, perfect for hosting gatherings and creating cherished memories with loved ones.
Tender 1 00pm Thursday 21st March (unless sold prior)
Price By Negotiation
Mike Carey 0274 355 040
Linda Huynh 027 586 6046
f
William YIP 021 106 9997
2A Cunliffe Street, Johnsonville 3
SOLD
2
1
Sold For $1M+ for more information contact Linda Huynh 027 586 6046 William YIP 021 106 9997
91 Pope Street, Camborne 3
SOLD 65 McLintock Street, Johnsonville
3
1
2
This enticing 3 bedroom, plus spacious study or 4-bedroom home is ready for you to move in! The open-plan design of the kitchen, dining and living areas invites you to spend quality time with family and friends, there is also a conveniently located guest toilet on the first level. The heart of the home is light and bright ready for your personal touches. The gas heating in the living area ensures cozy evenings spent engrossed in a book or surrounded by loved ones.
Sold For $900K+ for more information contact Jane Mather 021 339 623 Jo Eastlake 021 040 9864
2
SOLD
1
For Sold $625K+ for more information contact Richard Ho 022 564 7439 William YIP 021 106 9997
28C Ronald Woolf Place, Churton Park 2
William YIP 021 106 9997
2
2 Beazley Avenue, Paparangi
Parking is a breeze with a double internal access garage, providing ample room for vehicles and storage alike. For those inclined to leave the car behind, public transport is just a brief stroll away. Price By Negotiation
Linda Huynh 027 586 6046
2
SOLD
1
Sold For $675K+ for more information contact Gareth Robins & Gillian Cross 021 457 782 Aleisha Price 027 389 3311
Thursday February 22, 2024 11
LOCAL
Keeping it
supporting your community
KEEP YOUR SUBURBS BUSTLING BY SUPPORTING LOCAL! Rod Stewart fans in for a big night at Johnsonville Club Jo h n s o n v i l l e C l u b a n d To pl i n e Enter tainment are proud to present RUD STEWART and the ATLANTIC CROSSING on their ‘Blondes Have More Fun’ World Tour. Come see Europe’s #1 Rod Stewart Tribute Show on Saturday 2nd March 2024, starting at 7:30pm. Doors open from 7pm and tickets are only $35.00, available for purchase over the bar. Contact
HELD BACK BY A LEARNING DIFFICULTY?
Liz or Barry on 04 939 8233 or email manager@jclub.co.nz to book your seats now. Non-members are most welcome. This is sure to be a highlight of the year with all your favourite Rod Stewart classis such as Maggie May, You’re in My Heart, I Don’t Want to Talk About It, Sailing, Rhythm of My Heart and many more. You don’t want to miss out so book now!
Double Glazing with German PVC Joinery
Eco Doors & Windows Aluplast is one of the leading developers of uPVC window and door systems around the world, and the brand is recognised internationally for its innovations. They are based in over 80 countries and have 1400 business partners. We are supported from the other side of the world by the Head Office in Karlsruhe, Germany. For 35 years they have been developing superior, high quality uPVC extrusions, and uPVC window and door products. Our German Engineered uPVC profiles are treated for the New Zealand UV environment and are sure to last over 50 years, exceeding lifespan and performance of aluminium and timber. Our uPVC windows and doors will easily last 40 years or more in New Zealand. uPVC frames and uPVC windows do not need painting or special maintenance. uPVC is resistant to dirt and environmental conditions and cannot be deformed by moisture or temperature changes, like timber and aluminium joinery. Additionally the uPVC itself will never rot, rust or corrode. uPVC windows and doors can be easily cleaned with soapy water. Some periodic maintenance of hinges and moving parts is recommended.
into a picture or movie, process it and then act. If a negative instruction is given, they will often do the opposite to what is intended. That is because there are no automatic pictures for words like “no”, “not”, “don’t”, “never”. If a picture thinker is told “Don’t run”, the first thing that comes to mind is running, in their impulsivity or eagerness to please, they will implement that picture and do the opposite to what was instructed.
What can be done about it? The person can be taught using the Davis methods, the concepts that are missing or incomplete in their identity. They can also learn how to manage their energy levels – physical, thoughts and emotions. We teach them how to create order and we look at specific issues where things have not turned out the way the person intended and help them to brainstorm different tactics and predict various outcomes. If you want to find out more, contact Margot Young at Wellington Learning Solutions phone 021 673 119 or email margot@wls.co.nz
To advertise email Steve@wsn.co.nz
97%
SUCCESS RATE
What is ADHD? Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) is used to describe individuals who have difficulty staying on task. This comes as 2 main types – inattentive and hyperactive and there is also the combined version. There are two main causes– boredom and confusion. People with ADHD are very intelligent and like dyslexics, are used to going into their own world to be entertained as they usually find school &/or the real-world boring. A person with ADHD can experience time either faster or slower than reality and their understanding of concepts like change and consequence can be flawed or missing. Without a solid understanding of change, our understanding of consequence cannot be concrete. Without this, concepts of cause, effect, before and after cannot be sure. Without an understanding of before and after, understanding of time cannot be attained, nor can concepts of sequence and how to create order be fully understood. This is why ADHD people repeat the same mistakes. People with ADHD are picture thinkers. They convert language (both oral and written)
ONLINE COURSES AVAILABLE
• Superior energy efficiency • Tough and durable • Low maintenance • New Build, Retro Fits • Free measure and quote • Full installation service
Discover your learning style and unlock your potential. Learn ONLINE! Individual programmes tailored for success cover: • Maths • Dyslexia • Dyspraxia • ADHD • Suitable ages 5-95 • Autism
Ph: 04 974 8930 - E: sales@edaws.co.nz www.edaws.co.nz Showroom – 29 Hutt Rd, Thorndon (In Just Blinds premises)
FREE initial consultation Phone 02 021 673 119 23-29 Broderick Rd, Johnsonville margot@wls.co.nz www.wls.co.nz
GET BACK TO LIFE – GET BACK TO THE INNKEEPER Open 7 days 11-13 Broderick Rd, Johnsonville Ph: 04 478 9753
PROUD SPONSORS OF NWFC
Blondes Have More Fun WORLD TOUR
1 Norman Lane, Johnsonville
04 939 8233
www.jcub.co.nz
manager@jclub.co.nz
12 Thursday February 22, 2024
Collective Career Difference? YIP! Hey Everyone! Team YIP & Collective are on the lookout for the next Community Superstar to look after people’s property interests. So, if you are keen to join the #1 team in this area or start your career in Real Estate – then we would love to hear from you. Real Estate is not a sales or marketing job, it is a people business. Our day consists of meeting people to talk through their plans, solve problems, and give good advice that is focused on their best interests. Agents at Collective & Team YIP have the best possible support, so that you can focus on doing what’s right. • Learn from the Best: You will always be as good as those in your circle, at Collective we have the most successful agents that have ever served this community. You will have the opportunity to directly learn and be mentored by them. We host regular training and support our team with professional training workshops/conferences as well. • Financial Support: We believe in investing in our people, because the better you do, the better the company and community does. So, at Collective, you will find that the majority of your costs are covered by the company. No costs for printing, signage, flags, desk fees, etc – you will be provided with things needed to get your career off to the best start! • Admin Support: The biggest growth hurdle in this industry is having the right support staff. At Collective we pay for all agents (even new agents) to have a support team. They look after things like admin, project management, document prep, pre-market, design, marketing, client nurturing, gifts, photography and so much more! • Community Spirit: As you already know, we are big on giving back to our community. I mean, we simply wouldn’t exist if the community didn’t support us, so it is a
Lions help local students
no-brainer to give back! We are stoked that we are regularly recognised in the National Real Estate Awards for our community service. It is great to work for a company that makes a real difference. Plus! We are a pretty fun bunch to be around. We are motivated to do better and push each other to succeed. If you are currently a licensed agent and would love to know how we’ve helped agents double/triple their business or you are looking to enter this industry – then we need to talk! Feel free to get in touch for a confidential chat! Have a great week!
From left, Johnsonville Lions Club President Jim Ng, Sonali Sagar, Lions member and camp leader Jordan Hide and Angad Gill.
Written by William YIP Your friend in Real Estate 021 106 9997 William.YIP@CollectiveFN.co.nz
Johnsonville Lions Club members were highly interested in a presentation by local students Sonali Sagar and Angad Gill on 19 February. The students were sponsored to attend a tenday Lions Club International Youth Camp at Tauranga. Although the number of attendees was less than usual there were attendees from Japan, Italy, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. “We were pleased to support these two local students,” said Johnsonville Lions Club President Jim Ng. “Our sponsorship has enabled them to develop personally towards becoming valuable members of our community” he said. Angad said that the camp was a very interesting time that enabled him to experience different cultures and learn more about himself and his strengths. During their joint presentation to Lions members Sonali highlighted that as well as becoming more self-aware and gaining confidence, she recognised that there is a commonality among nationalities. Both Angad and Sonali acknowledged the support of Johnsonville Lions that enabled them to attend the Youth Camp, commenting that the experience and self-learnings will stay with them for a long time, as will the international friendships they made.
“Our Lions Youth Camps provide campers with a wide range of activities” said Lions member Jordan Hide. “As one of their camp leaders I was able to guide them through many activities such as nature walks, black water rafting, traditional weaving and team building exercises. “It was a valuable confidence building period for the campers as well as myself” he said. “A key message for them was to gain confidence and take opportunities that arose.” When thanking Sonali and Angad, Lions Club Mr Ng noted that the club was impressed with their presentation, and their obvious enthusiasm for this internationally focussed project of Lions Clubs within New Zealand. “We have definitely made a good decision to support you both to attend the camp,” he said. The Johnsonville Lions Club supports a range of youth activities and has 23 members. The club meets on the first and third Monday of each month at 6pm at the Johnsonville Club in Norman Lane. Lions Clubs are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together with the community to fulfil those needs. For more information or to get involved with the Johnsonville club, contact Stephen Cook at 027 647 1747 or email Johnsonville@lionsclubs.org.nz.
New design for Allington culvert By Frank Neill
Wellington City Council (WCC) has come up with an alternative solution to the Allington Road culvert project, one that it hopes will meet some of the concerns raised by local residents and the Karori Residents’ Association (KRA). Originally the council planned to build a new bridge. Residents were concerned about a series of issues relating to this plan, including transport, stream impact, pedestrians and the effect on Makara residents. “We are now pursuing a second option in
earnest which will see us strengthen the culvert instead of building a new bridge,” WCC’s Kaiwhakahaere – Ngā Waka me te Hanga (Manager Transport and Infrastructure) Brad Singh says in a communication to the KRA. “This will require less construction space and hence reduce disruption to the community whilst also being a more cost effective solution. “We appreciate the patience of the community whilst we put every effort into urgently addressing this H&S [health and safety] matter whilst taking into account the feedback we have received from local residents,” Mr Singh says.
STEV E FEJO S Over whelmin know g ledg property e of the and com market mitm ent.
Thursda y Februar y 1, 202 4
Today
16-22 Friday 14-20 Saturday 11-19
Karniva comingl Sunday 16-21
Phone:
(
Adding value to freshness! 250 Cuba Street
(Just down from HeyDay
Beer Co)
Phone: 04 242 0550
Thursday February 8, 2024
cubastreet.store.freshchoice.co.n
z
Today 15-23
Big victory Friday 15-24
Saturday 12-21
Sunday 10-17
Phone: (04) 587 1660
By Frank
Services
We Offer Inclu injurie
• Sport s s • Famil y Foot Care • Verru cae
By Frank Neill
Local residents’ associations received a big victory with the decision of hearing panel to recommend an independent ville railway line is not a that the Johnson“rapid This means that if Wellington transit line”. decides to agree with the panel City Council will not be able to build high then developers near the Khandallah railway density housing station as of right. Continued on page 2.
• Skin and Nail probl • Ortho ems tic Servic es Level 2, Ph: 04 473 8696 85 The (oppos ite Solnet Terrace, Wellin House gton and Aurora
Terrace
).
de:
ABT AUTO
PARKING 68 Taran FROM ONLY $2.00 aki Street Per half hour
BUF
F ’N’ TOU • Mobile CH • Spray brush touch repairs paint repa • Buffi irs ng to a magnific ent shin Cal e E: auto l 027 493 buffntou 990 ch@gma 3 il.com
Nights Only $7.00 till 8am
Premium lower level Parks on for 2 Hrs normal at No card frees rates | Fines Camera security
$15 | $17
multipl e entry | Early $24 Max per weekdaBird before 10.00am $3.00 weeken y, $7.00 ds first hour, then Overnight till 8.00pm $2.00 hr, max $7.00 rates availa
Monthly
ble 0508
447
Neill
Karori’s iconi Karori Lion c Karn 18 Febru s Club, willival, organised ary, from take by Park. 10am to place on Sundthe 3pm, at ay Ben Burn Continued on page 2. A scen e from ful Karo last ri Karn year ’s high ival. Phot ly succ esso: Fran k Neill .
(04) 587
1660
Read the Independent Herald News online at independentherald.co.nz
Thursday February 22, 2024 13
AED for Raroa Intermediate Embracing Hearts is set to present an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to Raroa Normal Intermediate School. This significant donation, part of a broader initiative to ensure the safety of children with congenital heart conditions, coincides with Dr Tim Harraway’s passage through Wellington on his remarkable 3000-kilometer solo and unassisted bike ride from Cape Reinga to Bluff. The presentation is not just a moment of celebration but also a powerful testament to the collective effort in protecting New Zealand’s heart kids. Embracing Hearts, a charity dedicated to equipping schools with AEDs, highlights the urgency of their mission through stories of families caught in the grip of fear for their children’s safety. Faced with the fear for her son’s safety – a child at risk due to a congenital heart condition – one mother considered the drastic measure of remortgaging her home to fund an AED for his school.
Trades
Her worry stemmed from a stark realisation: the time it would take to identify the need for an AED and retrieve it from a nearby shopping centre could prove dangerously long in a cardiac emergency. This situation illustrates the vital role that Embracing Hearts plays in alleviating such burdens from families, ensuring AEDs are accessible where they are most needed. With one in 100 people born with a congenital heart defect and 12 babies diagnosed weekly in New Zealand, the need for immediate access to AEDs in schools cannot be overstated. Since its inception in 2019, Embracing Hearts has donated 66 AEDs and is in the process of distributing 28 more in collaboration with Hato Hone St John and Wellington Free Ambulance. These efforts have brought immense relief to families and communities, transforming fear into hope. The AEDs, costing between $3,000 to $4,000 each, are placed externally for 24/7 community
access, linked to the 111 system, and registered on the AED locator app and website. This initiative not only benefits schools and preschools with students with congenital heart defects but also the wider community, showcasing the far-reaching impact of such interventions. The upcoming AED presentation at Raroa Normal Intermediate is a highlight of Dr Harraway’s nationwide journey, bringing attention to the invaluable work of Embracing Hearts and the difference that every donated AED makes. As Dr Harraway traverses the country, his effort not only raises funds but also amplifies the message that access to AEDs can save lives, mirroring the very mission that drives Embracing Hearts. “We really can’t believe Tim is doing such an intense personal undertaking while raising funds and awareness for our charity,” Emma Lawler, Co-founder and Trustee of Embracing Hearts says. “The difference he is making
&SERVICES
BUILDERS
CARPENTER
CARPET & VINYL
BUILDER
All things
David & Maria’s
LBP
mAintenAnce
SALE
973 1239 027 450 3239
•Home Maintenance •Kitchens •Bathrooms •Repair & Renovations •Landscaping •Qualified Carpenter Contact Darrin: 027 2767 691 browndarrin202@gmail.com
7 Strathmore Ave, Strathmore Park, Wellington
Qualified for: Alterations, Additions Refurbishment, Repairs Ph Allan Johnstone:
Dr Tim Harraway. Photo: Supplied.
to so many Kiwi lives and the potential to save those lives is truly humbling. “We can’t wait for him to make it to Wellington so we can show him just how grateful we are.” Embracing Hearts operates entirely on volunteer efforts with every dollar donated going direct-
ly towards purchasing AEDs and their necessary protective lock boxes. People can donate to Embracing Hearts by visiting its fundraising page at https://riding-for-hearts. raisely.com/ and more information is at www.embracinghearts.nz/ rfh.
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE NOW! KITCHENS
CARPET & VINYL
DREAM DOORS
NOW ON
Kitchens Reimagined
For A No Obligation FREE MEASURE & QUOTE Ph: (04) 388 7969 E: dmcarpets@gmail.com WE-9248484AA
ADVERTISING TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PAGE CONTACT BRENDA NOW
GUTTERS
E: brenda@wsn.co.nz
PAINTER
PLUMBING
Graham’s Painters
CRAFTSMAN PLUMBER
Exterior / Interior
WE SELL AND SERVICE:
Relax & get your Gutter
BRENDA Sales M: 021 640 152
OUTDOOR POWER TOOLS
C l e a n e d Call Steve 528 3331 / 0272 377 020
SHIPPING CONTAINERS Get a Free Quote!
• LAWNMOWERS • CHAINSAWS • LINE TRIMMERS • LEAF BLOWERS • WOOD CHIPPERS • HEDGE TRIMMERS • LONG REACH TOOLS • RIDE ON MOWERS • LOPPERS AND HAND TOOLS • CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT • WATERBLASTERS & GENERATORS OTHER SERVICES WE PROVIDE: • KNIFE SHARPENING • EZISWAP GAS
OPEN 7 DAYS PH: 04 237 4085 2 Semple St, Porirua Mega Centre PH: 04 586 7139 • 38 Victoria Street, Petone
UPHOLSTERY
CHURTON
FURNISHERS LTD Restorers of Antique and Contemporary Upholstery COMPARE OUR QUOTES & BE SURPRISED
WN 027 442 4775 or 477 1375
7 CUNLIFFE STREET, JOHNSONVILLE
Certified Plumber and Drainlayer
Experienced tradesmen and large team
Summer is here!!! Now is the time to get your House Exterior painted Available for Interior work too.
~ Pensioner Discounts ~ Email: grahamspaintersnz@gmail.com www.grahamspainters.nz Ph (04) 564 9202 or 021 183 9492
Graham Plumbing & Drainage Ltd
Plumbing. Drainlaying. Roofing and Spouting. Blocked drains. Burst pipes. Repairs and Leaks. Black Dux Qest pipe replacement. Maintenance. Kitchens. Bathrooms. Replacing hot water cylinders. Phone 027 4574 999 or 970 2409 Email: jokagraham3@gmail.com
ADVERTISING
TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PAGE CONTACT BRENDA NOW BRENDA INGRAM-JOHNSON Sales M: 021 640 152 E: brenda@wsn.co.nz
44236
14 Thursday February 22, 2024
CLASSIFIEDS
WHAT’S ON... Family theatre – Puss in Boots. Laughs and high-jinks when Cat helps Jack
Public Notice
Situation Vacant
Business Improvement District Manager Wednesday November 18, 2015 13
Khandallah Park, 1.30 and 3.30, February 17, 18, 24, 25. www.kattheatre.org.nz for details
Enrolment at Bellevue School is governed by an enrolment scheme, which are available from our website: Composed bydetails TonyofWatling 11th. Nov. 2015 www.bellevue-newlands.school.nz. The board has determined that up to five (5) places are likely to be available for out of zone students for the third enrolment period in 2024 (Saturday 22 July 2024 to Friday 27 September 2024). The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live Our summer pools were built by us. within the school’s home zone. For students seeking enrolment Blends in well fuss. within the did secondcause enrolmentno period of 2024, the deadline for With hydro slide will cause a splash. receipt of applications for out of zone places is 9am, Friday 29 Heart Foundation FREE session for And to itMarch many people dash. 2024. people living with an ICD. Talk by Lin ThroughIf the native twist and wiggle. numberbush of out of we zone applications exceeds the number of Coleman, Clinical Nurse Specialist. From the children brings places available, students willabegiggle. selected by ballot. If a ballot Contact Annette 04 4722780 for out ofazone placesthe is required, thisis willopen. be held on Friday 29 Severn days week place March 2024. Parents informed of the outcome of the Hot summer days wewill allbeare hopen! ballot within three school days of the ballot being held. Details Trades and Services of how applications from out of zone students are processed are available on the school website. BUILDING Consent Public Notice Parents of students who live within the home zone and intend Approval and house enrolling their child at any time during the next year should plans. Free estimates notify the school by as soon as possible to assist the school to provided. Call Doug Wainuiomata Squash Club plan appropriately for next year. Students who live in the home on 934-1398. AGM zone are entitled to enrol at the school. Get your Enrolment packs are available online at 51. J.K.Exterior House www.bellevue-newlands.school.nz. Rowling
29 February, 10.30 – 11.30am Waiora Sports POOLS OF SATISFACTION and Community Hub, Johnsonville
Graham’s FACT OF THE D A Y Painters and Interior chose the painted! unusual
Experienced tradesmen name and large team
Your Local News
‘Hermione’
~ Pensioner Discounts ~ so young E:girls grahamspaintersnz wouldn’t @gmail.com be teased W: www.grahamspainters.nz for being Ph: (04) 564 9202 nerdy! 021 183 9492
7.00pm Monday 30th November At the Clubrooms
NEWS TIPS Corner of Main Road
Send your Wainuiomata tips to and Moohan Streets, herald@wsn.co.nz
Bringing local news to the community
SHOP LOCAL • SUPPORT LOCAL
Love Local. Shop Local.
Situation Vacant
To Lease Firewood Are you an ambitious, driven individual with a passion for business development. We are looking for a highly skilled and$42 motivated BID Manager to join our dynamic team. SECURE STORAGE 14sqm per week. 2m seasoned pine $180 Wainui Self Storage, Waiu St, 0274805150. 4m3Split store flexible for Job Title: BID Manager Permanent Part-time dayspine a week, hours. next winter $330 Trades and Services Job Overview: As the Business Improvement District you$13 will play a pivotal role Large Manager, Bags Kindling in driving chance, promoting and developing a strong sense of FOR ALLpositive ELECTRICAL repairslocal andbusinesses, Large Bags Dry Pine/ communityby pride. Your primary responsibility be to oversee and coordinate all aspects of mix $14 installations top-qualifi ed electrician with willhardwood the BID’s operations, working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve our goals. record of over fifty years of giving locals the Free Delivery in Wainui Key Responsibilities: lowest cost “around-the-clock” service, just
0220831542
phone or 021-0717-674 or email 1. 977-8787 Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to promote economic growth and enhance the overall appearance and appeal of the district. jack.powell@outlook.com Trades and Services 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Collaborate with local businesses, residents, and public officials to identify community Situation Vacant needs and priority. Coordinate and manage BID projects, such as website, beautification efforts, events, marketing campaigns etc. Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, business owners, property owners, local authorities, and community organisations. Advocate for the district’s interests and represent the BID at public meetings, community events and networking functions. 46 Waione St Petone Monitor and measure the success of BID initiatives, regularly reporting on progress and Ph: 5685989 Open Sat 9am-3pm outcomes to stakeholders. Formerly cpa spares
Qualifications: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Funeral Director Proven experience in community development, economic revitalisation, and urban N planning Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire and engage stakeholders Strong project management abilities Knowledge of local regulations, and government processes related to business improvement districts. Ability to think strategically and creatively to address challenges and seize opportunities A passion for community engagement.
Application Process: if you are ready to make a significant different in our community and possess the right qualifications, we invite you to apply. Please submit your updated resume and a compelling cover letter detailing your relevant experience and dedication to community improvement to cumac@xtra.co.nz or Post to PO Box 13264, Johnsonville. Application Deadline Friday 15th March
SAM - 04 587 1660 • sam@wsn.co.nz LES - les@wsn.co.nz
A solid
Wainuiomata Newspaper Deliverers
T H U R S D AY
FACT
WANTED
Comprehensive professional funeral services
The Wilson Funeral Home has served
Deliverers Required infor over 100 years. Wellington
Area 1: Momona, Mohaka, Kawatiri - Kaponga. 142 Karori Road, Karori
375 Adelaide Road, Newtown
Brad Kirsty 476 5292 6069 Contact Sandra on 587 389 1660
Local People Caring in our Community
www.gfh.co.nz
accounts@wsn.co.nz www.wilsonfunerals.co.nz Johnsonville 477 4025 | Tawa 232 1588
CROSSWORD CROSSWORD C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD CROSSWORD
View the Wainuiomata News online www.wsn.co.nz
Applications areplants availableare at our recruitment When under attack from insects, they let out aromas office or at the security gate based in the thatGeorge warninother plants and entice the insects’ predators. Ngauranga Wellington. Contact Barry 472 7987 or 021 276 6654.
By Russell McQuarters By Russell McQuarters By McQuarters ByRussell Russell McQuarters 31. Long,vehement speech. (6)
51. Aquatic mammal. (8) ACROSS 40. Long,vehement Constellation, ...speech. minor. (6) (4) 55. Aquatic Delete. mammal. (5) 1. Stuntman,(9). 31. 51. (8) ACROSS 43.(abbr) Fawn(3) upon. (7) 56.Angry Illicit (5) relationship. (7) 6. Stuntman,(9). British P.M.1976-79, 40. Constellation, ... minor. (4) 55. Delete. (5) 1. 51. ACROSS (abbr) (3) 51. Angry (5) ACROSS 44.Sphere Turkish governer. (3) 57. Solidify Hawaiian farewell. (5) 43. Fawn upon. (7) JamesP.M.1976-79, ...(9) 56. Illicit relationship. (7) 6. Result British 33. (3) 52. by by cooling (7) 1. (5-6) 33. Sphere (3) 52. Solidify cooling (7) 1. Result (5-6) 44. Turkish governer. (3) 57. Hawaiian 45.U.S. Rapture. (7) 58. Anaesthetic Jewel set farewell. by(5) itself. (5) (9) James wool ...(9) 11. Rough fabric. (5) 38. horse race; ... Derby (8)(8) 53. 7. Scoundrel (7) 38.Rapture. U.S. horse race; ... Derby 53. Anaesthetic (5) 7. Scoundrel (7) 45. 58. set .(9) by itself. 11. wool 46.Restrained Hot sauce.(7) 59. Jewel Last day 12. Baffle. (7) fabric. (5) 40. (8)(6) 54. Humbleness (7)(7) (9) 11. Rough Pulls (5) 40. Restrained (8) 54. Humbleness 11. Pulls (5) 46. Hot sauce. 59. Last day .(9) 12. 48.Casual Colourless,odourless gas. (6) 13. Terra ...(7) , dry land. 42. (7)(7) (6) 55. Friendship (11) 12.Baffle. Deviousness (7) (5) 42.Colourless,odourless Casual 55. Friendship (11) 12. Deviousness 48. 13. Terra ... , dry (8) land.(7)(5) 50.Annual Small calendar medicine (7) bottle.gas. (5) (6) DOWN 14. Unwanted. 44. 13. 13. Excellent (5) (5) 44. Annual calendar (7) Excellent 50. Small medicine bottle. (5) DOWN 14. Unwanted. (8) society. (10) 52.Scoffs Joins (6) (5) 1. Easing of hostility between 17. Excluded from 46. DOWN 14. Alert (9) 46.Joins Scoffs(5) (6)(5) 14. Alert (9) 52. 1. DOWN Easing of (7) hostility between 17. Excluded from society. ... (10) 53. Haughty. nations.(5) 18. Auspicious occassion, 47. Manservant (6)(6) 1. Sound 15. 15. So (9) (9) occassion, 47. Manservant 1. Sound (5) So 53. Haughty. (5) 18. Auspicious ... 54. Catch sight of. (4) 2. nations. Male ruff.(7) (5) -letter day. (3) 48. Form of expression 2. Sent (11) 16. -letter Directs (6) 48. Form of expression 2. Sent (11) 16. Directs (6) 54. Catch sight of. (4) (5)(5) 2. ruff.(6)(5) day. (3) 3. Male Cheat. 20. Whirlpool. (4) 49. Water vapour (5)(5) 3. Shy (8) 18. Skull (7) 49. Water vapour 3. Shy (8) 18. Skull (7) 3. 20. (4) 4. Cheat. Morning(6) star (5) 22. Whirlpool. Loss of memory. (7) Solution 50.50. Gambol (5)(5) 4. Of public revenue 21. Loss Disorder (4) (4) (7) Gambol 4. Of public revenue Disorder 4. star (5) (6)(6) 22. of memory. 5. Morning Fast time (4) 24. 21. Strictness. (6) 5. Fast Turn outwards 23. 23. Racket (3) bird. Last 15 February 2024 5. Turn outwards Racket (3) ForWeeK: November 10, 2004 5. time (4) (5)(5) 24. Strictness. (6) (3) 6. Large statue(pl). (7) 26. Australian SOLUTION For November 10, 2004 6. Large Constrict (7)(7) (7) 25. 25. Take by by sips (3) (3) 6. Constrict Take sips 6. statue(pl). 26. Australian bird. 7. Sheen. (6) 28. Tribunal. (5) Solution last week, 11 November For For July April 28, 9, 2003 2004 For For July April 28, 9, 2003 2004 7. Sheen. Has high morals 27. 27. Stake (4) (4) 7. Has high morals(8)(8) Stake 7. (6) 28. Tribunal. (5) 8. Loving. (12) 29. walk leisurely. (7) 8. Loving. Reduce (6) 8. Reduce (6) 28. 28. Artlessness Artlessness (7) 8. (12) 29. walk leisurely.(7)(7) 9. Standard frequency unit. (5) 32. Under(poetic). (5) 9.Early Sanction Low chair; Chaise ... (6) 9. Standard Sanction (7)(7) of man. 30. 30. Low chair; Chaise ... (6) frequency unit. (11) (5) 32. Under(poetic). (5) ...man. 10. species 33. Officers’ servant, (3) 9. Early species of man. (11) Audacity Expert; ... hand (3) 33. Officers’ ...man. (3) 10. Audacity (5)(5) dioxide. 32. 32. Expert; ... (3) hand (3) 15.10. Solid carbon 34. N.Z. bird.servant, 15.16. Solid carbon dioxide. 34. bird. in steps 33. Strange (3) 16. Arrange in steps (7)(7) 33. N.Z. Strange ...Arrange ice.(3) 35. Eggs. (3)(3)(3) ... ice.(3) 35. Eggs. (3)(6) ‘Old Blue Eyes’ ...(7) Zealous 17. ‘Old Blue Eyes’ Frank ...(7) 34. 34. Zealous 16.17. Dutch cheese. (4)Frank 36. Saunter (5)(6) 16. Dutch cheese. 36. Saunter (5) time(music) Competitor In brisk 19. Competitor (5)(5)(4) 35. 35. In brisk time(music) 19.19. Disprove. (6) 37. Facial feature. (7) (7) (7) 19. Disprove. (6) 37. Facial feature. (7) N.Z. Prime Minister U.S. state 20. N.Z. Prime Minister 36. 36. U.S. state (4) (4)(5) 21.20. Lasting. (7) 38. Impish dwarf. 21. 1975-84 Lasting. (7) 38. Impish dwarf. (5) 1975-84 Sir Robert 37. Biblical vessel (3) Sir Robert ... ... (7)(7) 37. Biblical vessel (3) 23. Collection of peacocks. (6) 39. Prosecute. (3) 23.22. Collection peacocks. (6) 39. Prosecute. (3) Boils Curve 22. (7)(7) of 39. 39. Curve (3) (3) 25. Boils Rhetoric. (7) 41. Delirium. (6) 25. Rhetoric. (7) 41. Delirium. (6) 24. Catch (3) 41. Cupid (4) 24. (3) an enployee. (12) 41. More Cupidrobust. (4) 26. Catch Theft by 42. (7) 26.26. Theft by an enployee. 42. More robust. Group of whales Exposed to(7) air 26. of(6) whales (3)(3) (12) 43. 43. Exposed to air (7) (7) 27. Group Graze. 44. Cow-house. (4) 27. Graze. (6) 44. 45. Cow-house. (4) 29. Topic Female relatives 29. Topic (5)(5)(11) 45. Escort Female relatives (6) (6) 28. Timidity. 47. on departure, ... off. (3) 28.31. Timidity. (11)guest (4-7) 47. 48. Escort on departure, ... off. Uninvited An endless time(Lat) (9) (3) 31. guest 48. An endless time(Lat) (9) 30. Uninvited Small lump. (3)(4-7) 49. Sprite,(Irish folklore). (10) 30. Small lump. (3) 49. Sprite,(Irish folklore). (10) 32. Deoxyribonucleic acid 49. Left handed people(inf) (9) 32. Deoxyribonucleic acid 49. Left handed people(inf) (9)
SOLUTION SOLUTION SOLUTION
Thursday February 22, 2024
SPORT
15
Good win for Onslow cricketers By Frank Neill
Onslow’s first Cricket XI gained a first innings victory over Hutt Districts Robert Walters in their two-day match which concluded on 17 February. Batting on their home ground of Nairnville Park, Onslow scored 309 all out, thanks in part to a great innings of 140 by Harry Finch on 10 February. At stumps on day one Hutt District lost its first two wickets while scoring 64 runs in the Cricket Wellington division one match. Onslow then had Hutt District all out for 243 on day two of the match. Both Matthew Scoble and Dave Hancock took three wickets each and finished the day with almost identical figures. Dave had three wickets for 48 runs and Matthew had three wickets for 49 runs. George Holmes also bowled well, taking two wickets at a cost of just 28 runs. The star of the weekend for Onslow was a junior cricketer. Taane Walker from Y7 Ngatoto scored 100 not out from just 44 deliveries on 18 February. Johnsonville did not have such a
good day on 17 February, losing on the first innings to Taita. Batting on their home ground of Fraser Park, Taita declared its first innings at 320 runs for eight wickets. Johnsonville had cut the deficit by about a third at stumps on day one, when they were 104 for the loss of three wickets. They were then all out for 284 on day two, despite knocks of 78 by Zack Scott Howman and 63 by Gareth Severin. The Johnsonville bowlers will be ruing the fact they did not perform as well in the first innings as they did in the second innings. After bowling Johnsonville out, Taita then lost six wickets while scoring just 110 runs in its second innings. Connor Lusty took four of these wickets at a cost of just 22 runs, while Ravinddu Tillakaratne took two wickets for 28 runs. The Johnsonville women’s team had a much better day at Alex Moore Park on 17 February. After restricting Collegians to 142 for the loss of five wickets, Johnsonville overtook their opponents without losing a wicket, finishing with a six to reach 147. Anvi Verma scored 78 not out and
Young Onslow cricketer Taane Walker in celebration mode as he walks from the field after scoring 100 not out on 18 February.
Dhriti Girish scored 56 not out. Dhriti and Anvi also took one wicket each as did Aesh Sukhu and Tori Thompson. Karori cemented its place at the top of Cricket Wellington’s division two table with a good first innings win over Victoria University on 17 February. Playing on their home ground of Karori Park, they bowled Victoria
out for 282. Karori then made 293 before they were bowled out, recovering well from their day one stumps score of 55 for the loss of three wickets. Shivang Choudary starred with the bat, almost scoring a century when he was out just two runs short of the milestone. Three batsmen scored in the
40s – Kevin Weerasundar with 44, Liam Roche with 42 and Max Sargentina with 41. Four Karori players were selected in the Wellington A team that took on the New Zealand Development XI at the Hutt Recreation Ground on 19 February and Alex Moore Park on 20 February – Sam French, Yash Kalsi, Liam Roche and James Hartshorn.
Comedian to debut new Plan to reduce waste show Musical comedian Troubadette will debut her new show SPACE HOLE at the 2024 New Zealand Fringe Festival. SPACE HOLE is an hour of stand-up and song featuring tunes about bikini waxing, dismemberment, and the weird parts of the internet, while asking that age-old question: “ever feel like your bad decisions can rip apart reality?” Troubadette is the stage name of Newlands College alumnus Rose Duxfield, a singer/ songwriter and performer with more 20 years’ experience in “musical mayhem”. With a background in cabaret and variety performance, it took a surprisingly long time to make the transition to stand-up comedy. “It took me a while to figure out that what I was doing was actually comedy,” Rose says. “I had funny songs, but I didn’t really know what to do with them.” From power ballads about cats to catchy tunes about moving on post-divorce, Rose describes her songs as “the kind of thing you wish you didn’t have stuck in your head during a staff meeting.” As Troubadette, Rose has made a name for herself in the Ōtautahi comedy scene over the past two years, regularly performing in pro lineup shows at Good Times Comedy Club and other shows around the Canterbury region. At Good Times’ annual awards, Troubadette has been nominated for Best Variety Act two years running and won People’s Choice in 2023. Troubadette is bringing SPACE HOLE back to her hometown for its premiere. What exactly is a space hole?
Troubadette performing. Photo: Michael Ellcock.
“The long answer is that it’s a metaphysical tear in the fabric of time and space created by the power of your bad decisions,” Rose says. “The short answer? It’s a very weird metaphor.” SPACE HOLE will be performed at the Circus Bar from 6pm on Monday 26 February to Wednesday 28 February. It is part of the New Zealand Fringe Festival and tickets are available at www.fringe.co.nz.
Wellington City Council has unanimously approved a plan to reduce waste and to move towards a circular economy in both the city and the region over the next six years. Wellington City’s plan includes 29 actions to help reduce waste, including putting an organic kerbside collection in place and making it easier for Wellingtonians to recycle and re-sell goods instead of sending them to landfill. The Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Plan 2023-2029 (WMMP) was recommended for adoption by the Wellington Region Waste Management and Minimisation Joint Committee (Joint Committee) with representatives from all councils in the region in early December. All councils need to formally adopt the plan before it is finalised, and Wellington City Council has adopted it. The plan sets the way the region can work together to reduce waste, Joint Committee Chair and Wellington City Councillor Iona Pannett says. “The committee, through consultation, made a commitment to move towards a circular economy model through reducing and reusing resources. “Landfilling is seen as a last resort for resources which can’t be reused. “Councils have the opportunity to lead the way on this. “While some progress has been made over the last decade, there is still much work to do. “We have a shared responsibility to address the urgent problem of waste generation which not only affects the current health of our environment, but
also has far-reaching consequences for climate change, biodiversity, and public health,” Cr Pannett says. This WMMP creates a pathway for everyone in the region to work together to care for resources – for less waste and a greater place through a circular economy model which allows resources to be used repeatedly rather than sent to landfill. All eight councils in the Wellington region – Masterton, Carterton, South Wairarapa, Upper Hutt, Hutt City, Wellington, Porirua, and Kāpiti Coast – developed the plan. Councillor Pannett says a conscious effort has been made to include a Te Ao Māori world view and discussions are beginning with mana whenua on how they can play a greater role in this important area going forward. Regional targets in the WMMP include reducing the total amount of material going to landfill by 10% by 2027 and by 30% by 2030. Some region-wide goals to achieve these targets include: • ensuring the availability of construction and demolition waste processing and recovery by 2026; • providing organic processing systems by 2029; and • adding five new resource recovery locations to the existing network by 2030. The targets in the WMMP align with the Government’s Te rautaki para | Waste Strategy. They have been spread over the six-year life of the WMMP to enable the councils to manage costs over a longer period while the necessary changes to the region are embedded to reduce waste.
16 Thursday February 22, 2024
MITRE 10 CROFTON DOWNS Available in Ironsand or Green
LOW PRICE
$
219
LOW PRICE
$
28
99
SUMMER NEEDS SORTED Start Thursday 22nd February - Wednesday 28th February 2024.
or 2 for $50
Guttertank Rainwater Tank 250L Ironsand
Kiwi Camping Water Carrier with Tap 23 litre
Holds 250L. Access lid can be locked and secured. Made with Virgin Food Grade UV Stabilised Plastic. 3 colour options to suit your environment.
Instore now
Integrated easy grip top handle Tap for easy pouring of beverages Strong and durable construction Food grade polyethylene and BPA free.
291882
362204
$
19
99
$
Clamshell Pool Cyan Blue Double reinforced PVC hose with braided polyester thread 4 hose fittings included Ideal for a smallmedium sized garden UV resistant 12mm diameter. 282307
$
27
259
Bosch UniversalAquatak 135 Water Blaster 1900 Watt Powerful 1900 Watts/ 1958 PSI pump delivering high performance cleaning
347485
382924
LOW PRICE
LOW PRICE
$
$
11 88
11 98
499 99
Nouveau Malay Hanging Egg Chair
Number 8 Tennis Ball Dia: 24cm Yellow
Durable powder-coated steel frame. All-weather rattan. Plush and durable olefin cushions. 120kg weight rating.
Made of rubber and felt material Suitable for children, adults and even your pets Perfect for autographing and display.
354067
269495
$
98
$
899
Heavy duty metal deck Provides instant full speed of 3,300rpm Quiet mode keeps motor at 2,500rpm for lower noise output
LOW PRICE
LOW PRICE
$
Makita Cordless Lawn Mower & Line Trimmer Kit 2 x 18 Volt 5Ah
WAS $ 599 NOW
LOW PRICE
WAS $ 419 NOW
WAS $ 999 NOW
Snazzee Fly Swat Lightweight design Safe for indoor and outdoor use Electronic zap function Effective on flys and mosquitoes.
348660/914440
WAS $ 119 NOW
5
99
LOW PRICE
$
$
99
27 98
Number 8 Plastic Leaf Rake Assorted Colours
Nouveau Cantilever Umbrella Alloy & Steel Frame 3m Taupe
Shoo Away Fly Repellent Device Black
Easy to use on/off switch
Wide 20 tooth head for easy raking Sturdy wooden handle Assorted colours available in black, blue, red or yellow.
Powder-coated aluminium pole with steel inserts. Steel umbrella ribs. 180gsm polyester fabric. Crank handle for easy opening and closing. UV50+ coating.
100% chemical free. Keeps flies off your food. Environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Safe soft-touch blades.
138437
243568
304375
296360
Yates Weed n Feed Weed N Feed Lawn Weed Killer And Fertiliser 4 litre
LOW PRICE
$
16 98
LOW PRICE
LOW PRICE
98
49
$
14
$
12
LOW PRICE
$
12 99
Number 8 Fitted Hose 12m
Number 8 Sprayer pressure 5L
Tui Garden Waste Bag
H: 200mm, W: 945mm, L: 1010mm. Strong and durable. Made in New Zealand.
Stainless steel sprayer pole With adjustable PP carrying belt Plastic construction.
Has four side panels that can fold over to secure the bag shut Reusable Easy to use and empty Suitable for grass clippings and general garden debris.
236445
2004787
221640
Aromachef Premium Hardwood Lump Charcoal 2.5kg Hot burning hardwood chunks. Genuine wood-fired flavour. 100% natural & renewable Namibian hardwood. 185974 LOW PRICE
LOW PRICE
$
16
$
89 99
89
Number 8 Wheelbarrow 72 litre Blue
Number 8 Watering Can 10 litre Dark Green
Metal blue tray Pneumatic rubber wheel Ready to assemble.
Portable container that is light weight and easy to use Has a handle and long spout.
Must end this Sunday
234817
MITRE 10 CROFTON DOWNS 128 Churchill Drive Monday - Friday 7.00am - 6.00pm Saturday & Sunday 8.00am-6.00pm Phone : 04 479 8765
facebook.com/mitre10.croftondowns
cs.croftondowns@mitre10.co.nz
www.mitre10.co.nz/croftondowns
376874
1 2 3
Concept Plan
Planting Plan
Let us do it for you
Landscaping projects sorted http://www.mitre10.co.nz/CroftonDowns
Services