2 May Independent Herald

By Frank Neill

A highly moving ANZAC Day remembrance that followed a quite different format from the usual ANZAC service featured at Glenside Halfway House on 25 April. Rather than speeches about the service of New Zealanders and the value of remembering them, this remembrance featured re-enactments of real stories about a Glenside family going to war. Continued on page 2.

The New Zealand flag, held by flag bearer D’Angelo Baice, during the playing of the Last Post at the Glenside ANZAC Day remberance.

Photo: Frank Neill.

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Local stories from the world wars

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Organised by Challenge 2000, the Johnsonville-based youth development, community and family social work agency, the remembrance was the best ANZAC Day service he has attended,

hariu MP Greg O’Connor told the “Independent Herald”.

The stories of local families affected by war was “very moving,” he said.

Mr O’Connor particularly mention one re-enactment, where a returned Glenside soldier was seen wandering the hills calling out the names of his fallen comrades.

“One soldier who joined was

Robert who lived here at Glenside,” the narrator said. “Sadly his father and sibling had already died of the influenza in 1912.

“Robert’s mum didn’t want him to go.

“Bobby leaves home, farewelled by [his mother] Michelle and his brother Oscar and Evie [his] sister.”

The scene then swtiches from the narrator to the actors.

Bobby: “My Dear Mother, thank you for the letters. It is a comfort to hear news of home.

“I’ve only been away for seven months. It seems an eternity.

“Our Regiment has been terribly mauled after a great fight taking a hill 971 feet high. I think the Turks call it Chunuk Bair.

“Our landing on the beach, though terrible, was nothing compared with that hill. We fell

by the score but those standing kept at it and we won the day.

“Many of the finest fellows were killed including our Company Commander and many have been wounded. Only a few of us are left now.

“I feel thankful that I am still unharmed.

“A colonel dropped alongside me, a bullet in his heart. You would just think ‘another gone’ and go forward.

“Death is all around me and I wonder when it will be my turn.

“We are so fatigued that we sleep with bullets and shrapnel flying all round.

“I think of home every day and

Update from your local city councillor

(Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward)

Long Term Plan Consultation closes Sunday 12 May (Mother’s Day!)

If you haven’t done so already, have your say about Council’s plans for the next ten years

Three big things for the city

What sort of rubbish removal should the city have, balanced

Should the Council sell our airport shares and reinvest the

Three local things for the suburbs (noting that none of these have any real impact on Council’s big budget)

Should the Councill close Khandallah Pool (check out the Facebook page ‘Save Khandallah Pool’ which provides other

Close Wadestown Community Centre and put the money back

Introduce local suburban parking charges e.g. Khandallah, Ngaio, Johnsonville, Wadestown, Karori etc)

Council Freepost 2199 or email LTP@wcc.govt.nz or drop a submission into one of Council’s libraries

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pray constantly. I love you all.

Your loving son Robert.”

Michelle: “Oh dear, oh dear. Please God keep him alive. I can’t lose another son.”

Narrator: “Our troops withdrew from the horror of Gallipoli to move to the horrors of the Western front.

“It is here where the names of Arras, Ypres, Paschendale became part of our history.

“Robert was wounded but returned home, a changed man.

“He married and ran the family farm at Glenside with his wife, son, daughter and three farmhands.

“Nightmares and ill health plagued him.

“He was often heard calling out and walking on the hills calling out names.”

Unlike Robert, many soldiers did not return, including one of Robert’s sons, Robert junior. Robert did not want his son and farmhands to go to the Second World War.

However they did, and Robert junior was killed in action, wearing the cross his mother had given him.

The re-enactment sees one of the farmhands march up the drive way with his kit bag.

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Representing NZ in frisbee

By Frank Neill

Ollie Taylor, who grew up in Crofton Downs, has been selected to represent New Zealand in frisbee.

Ollie has been named in both the Under 20 Open division Ultimate Frisbee team (Katip ) and the Senior Open division team (Taniwha).

He is the only under 20 player to be selected for the Senior Opens team.

“I am very excited to represent New Zealand,” Ollie says.

“However it is a very expensive undertaking.” The two campaigns will cost around $17,000. Ollie is currently in his first year studying engineering at Canterbury University and returns home regularly for training and being home with his family in Crofton Downs. “Trying to fund this [competing for New Zealand] on top of university is a big challenge, so I am fundraising to make it happen,” Ollie says.

“I am doing a runathon on Saturday [4 May] to see how many kilometers I can run in 24 hours as a fundraiser.”

People can support Ollie at a Givealittle page, https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/ollietaylor-representing-nz-ultimate-frisbee#.

Ollie started playing Ultimate Frisbee while in year 12 at Onslow College and began playing for clubs in his final year. After school he played for The Wellington Wildcats and has won the New Zealand national ultimate championship with them, both last year and this year.

was a student at Crofton Downs Primary School and Wadestown School.

“I have always enjoyed playing sports, whether football for the Onslow Club, running cross country, playing miniball, basketball or mountain biking.

“I played sports for all my schools and I took part in the Get2Go and Hillary Challenge National finals in Adventure Racing.”

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“The support I have received from coaches and team mates has been amazing, and has helped me develop as a player,” he says Before attending Onslow College, Ollie

Ollie will represent New Zealand in the World Ultimate (Frisbee) Championships in the Gold Coast, Australia, in July and the World Junior Ultimate Championships in Birmingham, England, in September.

The Challenge 200 team at the Glenside ANZAC Day remberance. Photo: Frank Neill.

Ollie Taylor playing ultimate frisbee. Photo: Supplied.

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Robert and his wife are sitting on the verandah. They go to him.

Farmland: “I’m sorry. I’m sorry Sir.”

Robert: “It’s not your fault. Please come back and work here.”

Farmhand. “I’m sorry. I couldn’t do anything.

“Here is the cross that you gave him and his tin that he always had with him. I’m sorry.

“I will remember them.”

Narrator: “So today we remember and honour all those who have served our country in war and in peace.

“These true stories of our ancestors inspire us to believe and to serve.

“To know that when we are torn by pain or death or despair that there is hope, and that each and every one of us are asked to be peacemakers and citizens of Aotearoa New Zealand who work to make our place a better place.

“The Kohima Epitah reads: ‘When you go home speak of us and say that for your tomorrow we gave our day’.

“Let us stand in silence to remember them.

“Let us remember those who have given their lives freely for this nation, for freedom.”

High winds led to the cancellation of the planned Karori RSA ANZAC Day service at Ben Burn Park.

The service was instead held

at the Karori RSA clubrooms, which was packed full.

The guest speaker was Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Dr Chris Pugsley.

“Had we been at the park ... we would have seen the brass plaque that reminded us that this was the site of the mobilisation camp of the first contingent of the 215 New Zealand volunteers, all horsemen, who were to fight in 1899 against the Boers in South Africa in what was now known as the second Anglo Boer War.

“They were the first New Zealanders to serve overseas on military operations.

“By the end of the war New Zealand had sent 10 contingents totalling 6,495 personnel representing every district and town in New Zealand.

“71 were killed in action or died of their wounds, 26 were killed in accidents and 133 died of disease.

“In addition 30 New Zealand nurses and 20 teachers also went to South Africa, working both with the wounded and the poor families in the Boer internment camps.

“It is the only war where we sent exculsively mounted troops and it is appropriate their their successors are here with us today represented by serving members of the Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles, an armoured regiment of the New Zealand Army.”

ANZAC Day, Dr Pugsley said, “is a day when we remember all

the New Zealanders who have died or have been hurt in war during our history ... both wars in New Zealand and overseas.

“It is an opportunity to think about the impact this had on families and how this shaped who we are and the country we live in,” he said.

“Tody we remember our war dead from all wars, including peace keeping operations: not only those who died or were injured but all those who served, including medical staff [and] NGO volunteers such as the Red Cross.

“War destroys and everyone who participated in all these campaigns past or present came back a different person, permanently marked by that experience.

“All this continues to impact on families and our communities,” Dr Pugsley said.

He also commended the work of the Remembrance Army in restoring and erecting headstones on the unmarked graves of returned personnel.

The duty of soldiers, sailors and airmen is “to respond to whatever task is directed by the government.

“As we have seen in recent years it could be here in New Zealand, in earthquke, food or pandemic.

“It could be overseas, and at present we have New Zealanders training Ukrainian soldiers in the United Kingdom and on duty monitoring the situation in the

Red Sea or in United Nations multi-national operations around the world.

“Soldiers coming back from past wars spoke of the New Zealand public at home not really understanding what they had been through.

“Having seen war’s reality they long to return home to New Zeland and that became a dream that kept them going.

“They came back different people and the country they came back to had also changed in their eyes.

“The found themselves strangers in a land they loved,” Dr Pugsley said.

The Friends of Karori Cemetery held a commemoration service at the Crematorium, detailing the life of a widely forgotten solider Sergeant Victor Thomas Low (Lo Keong), at 3pm on ANZAC day.

Victor was born in Dunedin on 3 July 1894 to Matilda Kum (Cum Hong) and Joseph Lo Keong. Matilda is recorded as the first female Chinese immigrant to New Zealand and Joseph was the second known Chinese arrival in Dunedin.

Victor was one of the New Zealand Tunnellers who had developed an extensive underground system as part of the 9 April 1917 British Battle of Arras during the First World War.

He died on 11 May 1953, aged 59. His ashes are interred in the Columbarium Wall in the Services Section.

Recycling

Newlands Community Centre has a number of free recycling initiatives. One initiative is bottle cap and lid recycling. The centre collects lids (type 2 and type 4, and metal lids/bottlecaps). Lids need to be pre-sorted and cleaned. These are collected on behalf of the Sustainability Trust, who then pass these through to Aotearoa NZ Made to be recycled.

Another initiative is battery recycling. Used batteries can be dropped off in the collection bins at the centre for proper disposal and recycling. The centre accepts domestic and household batteries (such as AAs, AAAs, 9v, etc). It does not accept leaking or damaged batteries, or car or vehicle batteries.

A third initiative is food and beverage carton recycling. Cartons need to be cleaned and prepared for recycling by unfolding them.

Poetry submissions

Young poets can submit their work for inclusion in Tūhono 2024, Wellington City Libraries annual poetry journal for children and teens.

The theme for this year is “Tūmanako / Hope”. Poems can be written in English or Te Reo Māori.

Enttries close on 12 May and can be made at www.wcl.govt.nz/blogs/teens/ index.php/2024/04/01/submissionsare-live-for-tuhono-2024.

John Maynard playing the Last Post at the Glenside ANZAC Day remberance. Photo: Frank Neill.

Dr Chris Pugsley speaking at the Karori RSA ANZAC Day service. Photo: Supplied.

Robert and his wife farewelling their son and farm hands as they leave for the Second World War. Photo: Frank Neill.

Kiwi release at Karori Golf Club

By Frank Neill

The Capital Kiwi Project will release 16 kiwi at the Karori Golf Club’s course at 3pm on 7 May.

The release is part of Capital Kiwi’s ongoing efforts to restore a large scale wild kiwi population to Wellington’s backyard.

Over the last two years The Capital Kiwi Project has released more than 100 birds in the hills above the Golf Club and kiwi have been detected on the golf course at Karori.

The Karori Golf Club is excited to be part of this project, the club says.

Launched in 2018, the Capital Kiwi Project is a community initiative to restore a large, wild population of kiwi across 24,000 hectares of mostly private land to the south and west of Wellington.

The largest community trapping network in the country, comprising 4,500 stoat traps, has been operating across the landscape for the last six years to deliver an environment in which kiwi can thrive.

Before Capital Kiwi made its first

release of 11 birds in 2022, kiwi had been extinct in the Wellington area for well over 100 years.

The second release of kiwi in May 2023 saw another 25 North Island Brown Kiwi released into the hills of Makara on 9 May, with another 25 being released the next week.

“Our goal,” Capital Kiwi says, “is that many Wellingtonians bordering our parks and wilderness areas will shortly go to sleep hearing our wild kiwi calling at night.

“We’re well on the way towards that vision.”

Wind damages Begonia House

By Frank Neill

The high winds that caused the cancellation of ANZAC Day services at Ben Burn Park and the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park also closed the Begonia House in Wellington’s Botanic

A heavy wind gust dislodged two glass panes from the roof of the landmark building during the morning on 25 April.

The floral display area was closed for a safety assessment and repairs.

The Picnic Café in the building remained open and operational however.

Wellington City Council expected repairs would be completed this week.

Huge opposition to paid parking predicted

By Frank Neill

Wellington City Councillor Ben McNulty predicted that the council would receive massive opposition to its plan to introduce paid parking in some of the city’s suburbs.

The Councillor for the TakapŪ/ Northern Ward, Cr McNulty made his prediction at a meeting of the Johnsonville Business Group on 30 April.

He urged members of the group to make submissions on the paid parking proposal contained in the council’s Long Term Plan (LTP) and to encourage their customers to make submissions.

Cr McNulty provided submissions forms to the group.

“I think we can get 90% opposed [to suburban paid parking],” he said.

“I think we can get 2,000 from this suburb alone.”

The council included the proposal to introduce paid parking in Johnsonville, Newlands, Tawa, Island Bay and Kilbirnie as it is trying to find “coins at the back of the couch,” he said.

The council considered that the move was an easy one where they could make some money.

The council was effectivley saying “we are going to penalise those in the northern suburbs, but we are not going to be consistent around the city.

“I think it is a defeatable pro-

posal,” Mr McNulty said.

Introducing parking metres in the suburbas “is probably the stupidest proposal the council has put up,” TakapŪ/Northern Ward Councillor Tony Randle told the meeting.

All three councillors who live in Johnsonville – Crs John Apanowicz, McNulty and Randle – were at the meeting, as was hariu MP Greg O’Connor.

Wellington City Council’s LTP, currently open for consultation which closes on 12 May, was a big focus at the meeting.

The plan contained three key items, Cr Apanowicz said.

One was water.

The council was providing three options. One was a modest increase,

the second a larger increase and the third was spending $1.8 billion on water over the 10 years.

“Of the 16.4% rates increase, 7.5% is for water,” Cr Apanowicz said.

The second key item was waste.

The council was proposing that it provide a standard rubbish collection, a green waste collection and the collection of both types of recycling.

The third key item was to sell the council’s shares in Wellington Airport and invest the money in a perpetual green fund.

The three options the council was putting forward were not to sell and not set up a green fund, a partial sale and set up a green fund and fully sell and set up a green fund.

Among the other items the council was consulting on were plans to close the Khandallah Swimming Pool, close the Wadestown Community Centre and introduce paid parking in the suburbs, Cr Apanowicz said.

In its LTP, Cr McNulty said, the council was proposing investing over a billion in water structure and a billion in social housing. It was also proposing a big investment in recycling and a mjaor investment in transport.

The major transport investment included cycleways.

Creating cycleways in Johnsonville “is still in the plan,” Cr McNulty said.

“Hopefully it will come out.”

Kiwi handler Peter Kirkman with one of the birds just after they were welcomed to the capital in May last year. Photo: Jonathan Hill.

Garden ki Paek k .

Light Cycles comes to Wellington

One of the views that will feature in Light Cycles. Photo: Supplied.

Light Cycles, an illuminating outdoor experience from Moment Factory, is coming to Wellington as part of Aotearoa New Zealand Festival of the Arts.

Light Cycles will be held at Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paek k from 11 May to 9 June

As night falls, a captivating mix of light, music, and video projections will turn the garden pathways into a magical experience.

The mix of light installations and projection mapping highlight the garden’s lush backdrop.

Combined with an original soundtrack, it’s a full sensory journey.

As those attending journey through the garden, they will step into different multimedia experiences.

Light Cycles has captivated audiences for two years at Illuminate Adelaide.

Light Cycles is the work of Moment Factory, a multimedia studio.

It specialises in immersive environments, with a portfolio that spans from the Las Vegas Sphere, Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever World Tour’ to the Notre-Dame Basilica and more.

Bookings for Light Cycles can be made at www.festival.nz/events/all/lightcycles/.

World Labyrinth Day comes to J’ville

By Andrew Donovan

World Labyrinth Day will be recognised at the Johnsonville Uniting Church on Saturday 4 May .

On World Labyrinth Day people around the world walk labyrinths at 1pm their local time. The theme is “Walk as One at 1”. Johnsonville will be one of the first in the world to take part.

The labyrinth is in the front of the Johnsonville Uniting Church at 18 Dr Taylor Terrace.

It has one way in, one way out and leads people to the centre and out again.

The Johnsonville labyrinth opened in October 2014 and is outdoors. It is available 24 hours a day and is free to use. Labyrinths have been around for 3,500 years and have long been used for relaxation and meditation.

People are invited to join the Johnsonville Uniting Church for its World Labyrinth Day event at 12:30pm on 4 May. Light Refreshments will be available.

We

Providing

Formal consultation on our 2024–34 Long-term Plan is open until 12 May.

The labyrinth at Johnsonville Uniting Church. Photo: Supplied.

Rates revolt gaining momentum

By Frank Neill

The Wellington Rates Revolt movement, set up by Karori resident Judy Rohloff, is continuing to grow.

A Facebook page, Wellington Rates Revolt, is urging people to go on a “rates revolt” where they will not pay any rates increases or any extra levies.

It has been set up “for those who are fed up with the {Wellington City] Council’s debt level due to wasteful spending on pet projects instead of spending sufficient money on necessities such as the water pipes, etc.

“It’s only been going a few weeks but word is getting round and membership has doubled in the past few days,” Judy told Judy Rohloff. Photo: Supplied.

the “Independent Herald” on 26 April.

“The group is a serious group and, while it’s open to all, we only want genuine Wellington people who are fed up with the council joining.

“I noticed that [journalist] Andrea Vance joined a day or so ago and [journalist] Julie Jacobson has just let me know that she’ll join too.

“So, who knows where that will lead.”

As well as working on the Wellington Rates Revolt initiative Julie has met with the Taxpayers’ Union about the issues.

“The Taxpayers’ Union has formed a Wellington Ratepayer’s Alliance to fight the wasteful spending by WCC and other

councils in the greater Wellington area.”

It was launched on Tuesday last week.

“You can check it out on their website under Wellington Ratepayer’s Alliance. I’ve joined that group also and we’ve posted it on Wellington Rates Revolt website as well,” Judy says.

“I’ve just had a call from a neighbour to say that the council has been at work on Karori Road down near the Park painting broken yellow no-parking lines wherever there is not currently a car in the space.

“He's going to try to get photographic evidence of them doing it.

“So, the council is forging ahead with preparations, removing exist-

ing carparks in Karori Road, before they’ve even started on the cycleway,” Judy says.

The Karori Connections project was one example of where the council has got its priorities “all wrong”.

That project will see nearly 200 of the 279 car parks on Karori Road removed to make way for cycle lanes “to the detriment of a lot of local businesses.

“There was an alternative route [for cycle lanes] to Karori Road and the council will not even do that.

“That was uttterly ridiculous. It’s just all wrong,” Judy says.

“There was a lot of opposition to the project and there have been a number of complaints to the Ombudsman about it.”

Blessing for ‘visionary’ subdivision

Talima Estate, a visionary subdivision spearheaded by the local business Fiso Group, celebrated a significant milestone on 29 April with the official blessing ceremony marking its commencement.

The attendance of Minister of Housing Chris Bishop, Mana MP Barbara Edmonds, Porirua Mayor Anita Baker, and iwi authority for Ng ti Toa Rangatira, Te RŪnanga o Toa Rangatira CEO, Helmut Modlik, highlighted the community's commitment to progress and prosperity despite prevailing

economic challenges.

Reverend Chris Darnell, Vicar at Whitby Anglicans and Chair of the Whitby Residents Association, conducted the blessing, alongside Teremoana Tauira, Pastor at Victory Church.

Talima Estate stands as a testament to local innovation and connection, deeply rooted in the fabric of the Whitby Collegiate community.

The project has embarked on its journey with tree felling under way, soon to be followed by

Girl mentors wanted

Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington is on a mission to empower girls in the community through the transformative power of mentoring.

With trained female mentors ready to make a difference, the organisation is actively seeking girls to join their mentoring programme.

Mentoring has proven to be a catalyst for positive change in the lives of young people, providing them with guidance, support, and opportunities for personal growth.

Through one-on-one mentoring relationships, mentees gain valuable life skills, build confidence, and develop lasting connections with caring adults.

“We believe every girl deserves a supportive mentor who can help them unlock their full potential," says Ashleigh Stallard, Programme Manager at Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington.

"Our female mentors are passionate about making a difference and are eager to be matched with girls who can benefit from their support and guidance."

Research has shown that mentored youth are more likely to excel academically, have higher self-esteem, and develop healthier relationships.

“We’re dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where girls can thrive," Ashleigh says.

"Whether it's exploring new hobbies, setting goals for the future, or simply having someone to talk to, our mentors are here to support girls every step of the way."

Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington invites girls in the community to join their mentoring programme and ex-

earthworks.

In the face of economic uncertainty, Talima Estate embodies unwavering faith in its success and the prosperity of the region.

The project, consisting of 84 generously-sized lots spread across two stages, is designed to cater to families yearning for a connected community lifestyle without compromising on space and comfort. It aims to attract homeowners who seek to lay down roots in a vibrant and thriving environment,

perience the life-changing benefits of mentorship.

To learn more about becoming a mentee or to get involved as a mentor, visit https://www.bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/ refer-your-young-person-in-wellington or email Wellington@bigbrothersbigsisters. org.nz.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Wellington is a leading youth mentoring organization dedicated to empowering young people to reach their full potential through meaningful mentorship relationships. With a focus on providing personalised support and guidance, the organisation connects youth with caring mentors who inspire, empower, and uplift them.

with a higher inclination towards owner-occupancy.

John Fiso ONZM, founder of Talima Estate and Fiso Group, shared his emotional connection to the project, stating: "it’s a little emotional seeing up close the work to date being done on our housing development named after my late mother, Auvaa Talima Iemaima Fiso.

“Still lots to do but like all things you have to make a start.

"We are thrilled to embark on this journey of development, guided

by our commitment to creating vibrant, sustainable communities.

“Talima Estate is more than just a subdivision; it's a testament to our belief in the resilience and potential of Porirua and the Wellington region," John said.

Talima Estate is set to bring sections to the market by late 2024, inviting families to become part of a community where dreams take root and flourish.

For more information and to register an interest, visit https:// www.talimaestate.co.nz/

Police seeking helper following Ngaio hit-and-run

Police investigating a hit-and-run in Ngaio are still trying to locate the motorist who stopped to help.

The victim was a short distance from home when he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Old Porirua Road some time between 4.45am and 5.45am on Sunday 21 April.

“The offending driver failed to stop or call for help, leaving the man lying in the middle of a dark road,” says Detective Rosanne Rix of the Wellington Serious Crash Investigation Unit>

“A rideshare driver found the victim and managed to wake him.

“While the driver offered to call an ambulance, the victim was unaware of how

serious his injuries were and instead asked to be taken home.

“He was later transported to hospital and spent several days being treated for his injuries.

“By stopping to help, the rideshare driver has prevented the victim from being struck by any other vehicles, but may also have information that helps us build a picture of what occurred.

“If you were that driver, or know who they are, please contact with us.

“Police also want to hear from anyone with information about the incident or footage of it,” Detective Rix says.

People can contact Police via 105 and reference the file number 240423/7979.

Attire for Wgtn to Vegas!

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Mentor Anna Carrington with mentee Jessica Stokes. Photo: Supplied.

Stebbing Stream wildlife monitored

By Frank Neill

The fish that swim in Stebbing Stream have been monitored as part of the international City Nature Challenge (CNC).

CNC 2024 saw people throughout the world monitoring wildlife in the own areas betweeen 26 and 29 April.

The Stebbing Stream initiative was led by Abbey Huriwai, who is Mountains to Sea’s Catchment Co-ordinator for Wellington, Porirua and the Hutt Valley.

She and four Glenside residents conducted fish spotlighting and fish trapping and release at Stebbing Stream.

They took photographs of the wildife they found and documented their findings, which were then submitted to the CNC via iNaturalist.

“We were looking for any fish that were active,” Abbey says.

During the spotlighting they observed longfin tuna and the common bully as well as macro invertibrates in the Stebbing Stream.

After setting the fish traps they snared one long fin tuna, which was then released back into the stream the next morning, Abbey says.

“What was important about that stretch of stream is that we

are not aware it [spotlighting and trapping] has ever been done before, so that was new information,” says Claire Bibby, the President of the Glenside Progressive Association.

CNC started in 2016 as a competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco. It has since grown into an international event.

This global annual initiatve is actually a “friendly” competition to find the city with the highest number of entries.

It’s main aim is to motivate people around the world to find and document wildlife in their cities.

Reunion in Rarotonga

By Frank Neill

h riu MP Greg O’Connor was reunited with a former fellow detective while on a visit to Rarotonga during the last week of April.

Greg once again met up with Vaine “Mac” Mokoroa, who is now a Minister in the Cook Islands Government. The two first met in the 1990s when they were both detectives with their Police forces and both now have a career in their respective parliaments.

LETTERS to the editor

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Mr Mokoroa was the former president of the Cook Islands Police Association and had meetings with Mr O’Connor throughout his police career.

Mr O’Connor is the former President of New Zealand Police Association. He was in Rarotonga as part of a delegation to the Pacific led by the Speaker of the House, Gerry Brownlee.

New hurdle at mall

Dear Editor,

For many years I have appreciated the spaciousness of the Johnsonville Mall where senior citizens with their walking aids enjoy a morning cup of coffee.

Young mothers also gather with push chairs and infants to get out of the house, socialise and enjoy a coffee in relaxing surrounds.

The “Independent Herald” referred this letter to the Johnsonville Mall owner, Stride Property Group, who provided the following reply:

Mr O’Connor is the Second Assistant Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives and has been serving as the MP for h riu since 2017.

Wonderful you may say but along comes mall management claiming the tables and chairs are taking up too much of the vacant space so move the tables and chairs closer together – a mall management decision which has upset the coffee dwellers who are now trying to move around the legs of squashed up tables and chairs or more sadly have decided to take their custom elsewhere.

At a time when the Johnsonville Mall should be attracting new customers to support the success of the small businesses working hard to make ends meet, mall management creates a new hurdle.

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The decision to request changes to seating was prompted by concerns regarding the impact on neighbouring stores' operations and ease of movement within the shopping centre.

We understand and appreciate the importance of providing a comfortable environment for customers to socialise and enjoy their time at Johnsonville Shopping Centre.

We also need to ensure that pathways are clear for emergency egress purposes. The seating area in the shopping centre, which also serves as a community library, continues to offer a welcoming space for visitors to relax and socialise.

Abbey Huriwai setting a trap in Glenside’s Stebbing Stream. Photo: Supplied.

Big Buddy made massive difference

“The older my son [Boshu] became, the more helpless I felt,” Alice says.

“He was a boy full of fear and I didn’t know what I could do to support him.”

Then she heard about the Big Buddy programme and Boshu, who is of Asian descent, was teamed up with a Big Buddy named Ryno Viljoen, who lives in Johnsonville.

“I met my husband while at school in Auckland,” Alice says.

“We moved to Wellington when I was seven months pregnant with my eldest, Boshu, and we went on to have four children together.

“I worked hard to make the relationship successful but his controlling behaviour gradually escalated.

“I knew things weren’t right when Boshu became scared of doing the wrong thing, even asking permission to stop eating at dinner time.

“I tried to hold our family together, including taking the children to visit their father while he was working in Auckland, but his absences were becoming frequent and he was away more than he was home.

“When my daughter was in the hospital for kidney surgery a social worker could see I was struggling to cope on my own as I tried to balance parenting three boys, work and a sick child.

“The social worker told me about Big Buddy and explained how the charity provides a father figure for boys without dads.

“They suggested I enrol Boshu, who was seven at the time.

“I was near rock bottom so not knowing what else to do, I took their advice. I hoped Big Buddy would provide the positive male influence Boshu needed.

“At that stage my partner was still intermittently in our lives, but when my daughter turned two I cut off contact.

“The situation had become so bad I had to get a protection order and I was determined to bring up my children in a safe environment. Life was very difficult.

“I didn’t have family in New Zealand for support and Boshu was continuing to be fearful.

“He was only comfortable with me and wouldn’t try anything new.

He’d set up a frame for himself and stayed in it, never stepping out.

“I needed help from someone who wouldn’t hurt him and he needed to be around people who encouraged and loved him.

“So when we received a phone call to say Big Buddy had found a match for Boshu, I knew I had to trust the process.

“Boshu was excited but also apprehensive before he met his match, Ryno.

“Ryno is young, tall, very strong, and has a beard. He laughs loud and talks loud but I could feel he was a kind person and a gentleman.

“The first time they went out, Boshu kept looking back at me.

“They fed deer at Ryno’s home and afterwards had a milkshake at McDonalds.

“Boshu was thrilled. He didn’t talk much but he kept smiling.

“The next week Ryno took him fishing and asked Boshu to hold the fish. Boshu was too scared so Ryno hung the fish up on a piece of string and Boshu held that instead. They took a photo and I still have it.

“Boshu was afraid of new things back then but Ryno introduced lots of surprises and encouraged him to get out of his comfort zone.

“I like how Big Buddies provide a different perspective in this way.

“I can always be a mum, but I can never be a father figure. Boys interact with men differently and having a man believe in them and tell them 'you can do it' builds their confidence.

“It makes a huge difference to a growing boy.

“Now, two years later, you’ll find Boshu in a wetsuit fishing and happily grabbing fish with his hands.

“He’s been hunting and shot a hare, ridden a bike on the beach, played in the snow in the mountains and trekked for seven hours.

“Boshu is learning he can do all these things.

“I am so surprised how much Boshu has changed. He was that little boy that cried and wouldn’t let me go.

“One day Boshu told me Ryno was like an uncle to him and I was really touched.

“I’m happy he has someone he can trust so much, that he can go to with problems he doesn’t want to talk to me about.

“We even spent last Christmas at Ryno’s place. We were all invited which was such a big honour.

“Since Boshu has had a Big Buddy, he has become a responsible young man, making breakfast for his three siblings and taking them to school.

“He happily talks to adults, he’s empathetic and he’s doing well at school, winning an award last year.

“I’m so proud and I know this has been because of Big Buddy and the great role-modelling Ryno has provided.

“My second and third sons have also been matched with Big Buddies. They are still finding their feet.

“They like to hang out with their buddies and enjoy the activities, but it will take time to build their relationships.

“I’ve seen Boshu and Ryno grow together and I know it will happen for my other boys too.

“Before Big Buddy I felt like there was nothing I could do to support Boshu. Now I say: ‘Boshu, I don’t know what else I can do to help you because you are doing so well. You are doing more than good.’

“I know in my heart that he will have a very bright future,” Alice says.

Big Buddy is celebrating 20 years of matching this year.

Big Buddy is all about building confidence and resilience in the lives of boys whose father is not around.

“We do this by matching volunteers, good guys from the community with boys aged between 7 and 14 years,” Big Buddy says.

“They simply spend time together, a few hours a week. The Big Buddy relationship offers friendship, support and a good male role model to look up to.

“Together our buddies enjoy the simple things in life – walking the dog, throwing a ball around, spending time together.

“This regular contact and genuine interest in a little buddy’s life provides a real anchor for him as he grows up.”

For more information on Big Buddy visit www.bigbuddy.org. nz/.

J’ville celebration of 50 years

The New Zealand Sri Lanka Friendship Society (NZSLFS) is celebrating 50 years as an incorporated society.

To mark the occasion, NZSLFS has organised a “Festival of Sri Lanka” at the Johnsonville Community Center on 15 June from 3:30pm to 11pm.

Among the many activities there will be an art and craft exhibition, cultural items, authentic Sri Lankan food stalls and music.

Everybody is welcome, and entry

is free of charge.

NZSLFS is expecting that there will be great participation from the wider community.

The opening ceremony will take place at 4:30pm followed by cultural items, entertainment and finally music for dancing.

There will be lots of food options available too right through the afternoon and evening.

NZSLFS is the first and therefore the longest standing Sri Lanka related society in New Zealand.

It aims at developing and enhancing friendship and understanding between the people of New Zealand and people of Sri Lanka.

Hence it organises regular activities such as quiz nights, cultural nights, social events and sports events for communities to participate and develop and enhance friendship and understanding. The society was informally formed in 1972 and registered as an incorporated society in 1974.

Ryno Viljoen and Boshu on a hike together. Photo: Supplied.

Boshu with a fish he caught. Photo: Supplied.

GARDENING THIS WEEK GARLIC:

Many years ago you could put a few cloves into friable, free draining, fertile soil with their points upwards and their bums down, some time around about the shortest day and six months later harvest nice big fat bulbs with new fresh plump cloves inside.

Then about 7 odd years ago Puccinia porri appeared which is the dreaded garlic rust.

Since then gardeners and commercial growers have been battling to grow decent garlic bulbs.

Last season I planted a lot of garlic types that I had purchased from a supplier.

Planted into a raised garden and used the silicon cell strengthening products to try and prevent the rust by fortifying the plants with silica.

The previous season I had used the cell strengthening products and that worked in preventing the rust but because of too many hazy or cloudy days and too little direct

sunlight the bulbs were only about half the size they should have been.

Last seasons crop got the rust and the bulbs were small. (They had the silica treatment as they grew)

In another raised garden I planted some cloves from my previous successful crop and I did not treat them with the silicon cell strengthening products.

These plants never showed any sign of rust on them.

I also planted some of my own with the purchased ones and they got the rust along side of the purchased ones.

Thus I have determined that the rust is not only a air borne disease but can be carrying on the bulbs and cloves.

That meant that the purchased bulbs in

which had been rust free the year before all had rust.

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my warehouse which is in a commercial area and thus no gardens any where nearby growing plants or garlic.

Well I have learnt two possible things, one is there is a very good likelihood of garlic spores being on bulbs you buy and the silicon cell strengthening products can help but but is not foolproof.

The previous season which I grew in a different raised garden garlic and used the silicon cell strengthening products I had no rust.

It was from that season that I had some cloves to plant last season.

The year before that with no special treatment on the purchased bulbs I had rust and a very poor crop of small bulbs. (Different raised garden which I have a lot of)

That was why when I used the silicon cell strengthening products the following season and had no rust I thought it was that treatment that did the trick.

Its a learning curve and gardeners worth their salt will not give up easily and keep battling till an answer is found.

Conclusions: Rust spores can be carried on the incoming bulbs and lay dormant in the soil where garlic was grown previously. (Likely it would take 2-3 years for those spores to suppressed naturally)

So for the garlic bulbs I have purchased this year I made up a solution of potassium permanganate at about a tea spoon full into a litre of water and soaked the cloves in that having removed them from the bulbs.

If you are buying bulbs from a supplier or ones from the Supermarket then when you separate the cloves only choose the biggest, fattest ones to plant and soak them in the potassium permanganate solution.

The smaller cloves take to the kitchen for use in cooking.

Another problem would be for those that do not have a lot of growing area and have to plant into gardens that have had garlic in the past.

To kill any spores in such gardens take a teaspoon of potassium permanganate and a table spoon of Wallys Ocean Solids dissolve both into a litre of hot water and when nicely dissolved add to another 9 litres of water and drench the area you are going to plant your garlic in.

Then prepare the area with a good sprinkling of animal manure or sheep manure pellets plus blood and bone.

Sprinkle Wallys Calcium & Health and Wallys BioPhos over the manures and then cover with purchased compost. Make up another batch of potassium permanganate and Ocean solids and drench the area again.

In my case I placed two sack fulls of horse manure which was teeming with earth worms over the existing soil of a raised garden that is on asphalt.

Then a good sprinkling of Wallys Calcium & Health and Wallys BioPhos before covering with purchased compost.

Into this I pressed my fat cloves planting about 80mm apart.

A little more compost over the area to ensure that the cloves are covered and then over the garden plastic netting to stop the birds worm hunting and digging up the planted cloves.

I have planted yesterday which is about two months early so that I can obtain good start. My plan during the growing season is to spray the foliage once a month with the new Wallys Copper Nutrient but also have made up in a trigger spray bottle Wallys Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) which I will spray the foliage about once a week as it grows. On its own, in a Trigger spray bottle it keeps, so leave the sprayer near where the garlic is growing.

Later on when there are good size tops on the plants and before any sign of rust I am going to spray the foliage with Wallys Vaporgard.

Keeping itLOCAL

Circa presents “End of Summer Time”

End of Summer Time is a new comedy by Sir Roger Hall at Circa Theatre from May 4 to June 9, 2024.

The third instalment and journey of the

older now and navigating life twists and turns as he grapples with the vibrant chaos of Auckland. Dickie explores a kaleidoscope in New Zealand’s rapidly changing world. While his wife Glenda immerses herself in the comforts of North Shore life, Dickie em-

We witness the realities of retirement, from with the complexities of modern technology. Sir Roger Hall’s latest one-man show, starring Gavin Rutherford, reacquaints audiences with the endearing Dickie Hart, whose witty observations on NZ rugby and modern life entertain and amuse us. Hall’s third incarnation of the older Dickie sees him on a journey that is funny, nostalgic and familiar.

WHERE: Circa Theatre, 1 Taranaki Street

WHEN: 4 May–16 June, Tues–Sat 7.30 pm, Sun 4 pm

TICKETS: Bookings line: 801-7992 or www.circa.co.nz $30 - $55

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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 and/ 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

Wellington Botanic Garden needs your help

As the biggest tourist attraction in Wellington, the Garden has to provide 10% of the budget allocated to it by the WCC from its own earnings which include the fee for parking near the Lady Norwood Rose Garden and the hireage of the Begonia House.

To support the Garden and raise funds towards the Begonia House project the Friends organise events and initiatives. The Friends have produced their own gin and olive oil, host an artist in residence, hold concerts and host guided walks.

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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) 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.

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Free For All? YIP!

Hey Everyone! Great News! FreeForAll has secured a bigger and better location on Te Puni Street in Lower Hutt. We are delighted to be able to continue this service to the community, please come visit our new store next week! With the wet weather creeping in, now is a great time to start re-organising and decluttering your home. You don’t have to be selling your home to declutter! Decluttering your home can be a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right approach, it can be a manageable and even enjoyable process. Here are some tips to help you declutter your home:

1. Baby Steps: Don’t try to do your entire house in one go. Instead, start by focusing on one area at a time. Pick a single room or even just a cupboard to start with. We just did under the stairs last week and even that gave us a sense of accomplishment and motivation to keep going.

2. Four Piles: As you start to declutter, sort things into “keep”, “sell/donate”, “chuck”, and “maybe”. Be honest with yourself and don’t hold onto items you don’t need or use. Regularly emptying these ‘piles’ is a great way to feel a sense of progress.

3. Take your time: Decluttering can be emotionally and physically exhausting, so it’s important to take breaks. Don’t try to do too many days in a row. Instead, take breaks as needed and pace yourself. There is no rush.

4. Miss it?: When we go to sell houses, it is amazing how often we see people have boxes in storage that haven’t been open since the day they moved in with them. If you haven’t needed to use it for a long period of time, you don’t need it!

If you are selling your place, give us a call – decluttering for selling is a different strategy to maximise your sale price. if you have things to donate, drop them to us at

FreeForAll, it is a op shop where for a small Koha, everything is free! We re direct tonnes and tonnes of items away from Landfill. We are also recruiting new board members, if you have skills and experience that could take FreeForAll to the next level, get in touch – I would love to hear from you. Have a wonderful week!

History of early subdivisions

Early subdivisions will be the focus of the next Onslaw Historical Society presentation.

Called “Future Plans: Wellington subdivision bills from the early 20th century” the event will take place at 7:15pm on 2 May at KATE Onslow Historical Centre, 86 Khandallah Road.

Gábor Tóth, the Local and New Zealand History Specialist at Wellington City Libraries, will make the presentation.

The years leading up to the First World War saw a large increase in Wellington’s population with a booming economy and high migration from the United Kingdom.

Coupled with local body amalgamation and improved transport infrastructure, property developers and business syndicates seized the opportunity to acquire and subdivide large blocks of land for new housing on the outskirts of the city, with varying degrees of success.

This talk will draw upon newly digitised advertising bills and subdivision plans selected from the heritage collections of the Onslow Historical Society and Wellington City Libraries.

This digital online collection of maps and plans will be launched at the event. People can RSVP by emailing Onslowhistorical@gmail.com.

Blue Dragon Book Fair bargains

The 13th fundraising Blue Dragon Book Fair will be held in the Ngaio Town Hall on the weekend of 4 May (9am to 6pm) and 5 May (9am to 3pm).

All proceeds from this fair go to Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation in Hanoi to support its work in enhancing the lives of Vietnamese children by breaking the pov-

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Last year’s event raised a record $24,000 and the Blue Dragon Children’s Trust NZ hopes to raise a similar amount this year. There are books for everyone at bargain prices: books, puzzles, CDs and DVDs ($2 to $3) and children’s books ($1).

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WCC Skyline Walkway Rabbit Control May 2024

Greater Wellington and Wellington City Council (WCC) will be conducting rabbit control operation along the WCC Skyline Walkway from Monday 6 May 2024.

Controlling rabbits helps protect native plants, suppresses predator breeding and reduces soil erosion in the environment.

Dogs should be kept on a lead in this area and children should be supervised.

Bait known as Pindone poison will be applied to carrot and died green. This is an effective control method for rabbits in this area.

Please keep to the official tracks in the treated areas and don’t touch the bait or animal carcasses.

Signage will be placed at main entry points along the walkway.

For further information, please contact:

Business Improvement District Manager

Are you an ambitious, driven individual with a passion for business development. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated BID Manager to join our dynamic team.

Job Title:      BID Manager Permanent Part-time 3 days a week, flexible hours.

Job Overview:   As the Business Improvement District Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving positive chance, promoting local businesses, and developing a strong sense of community pride. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the BID’s operations, working collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve our goals.

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2. Collaborate with local businesses, residents, and public officials to identify community needs and priority.

3. Coordinate and manage BID projects, such as website, beautification efforts, events, marketing campaigns etc.

4. Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, business owners, property owners, local authorities, and community organisations.

5. Advocate for the district’s interests and represent the BID at public meetings, community events and networking functions.

6. Monitor and measure the success of BID initiatives, regularly reporting on progress and outcomes to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience in community development, economic revitalisation, and urban planning

2. Exceptional leadership and communication skills to inspire and engage stakeholders

3. Strong project management abilities

4. Knowledge of local regulations, and government processes related to business improvement districts.

5. Ability to think strategically and creatively to address challenges and seize opportunities

6. 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 24th May

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Solid win for Karori footballers

By Grant Stephen

Round five in the Men’s Central Football League made for happy times for Waterside Karori two weeks in a row, with a solid 4-1 win against Stop Out at Wharfies’ temporary home ground at Martin Luckie Park.

Tomas Alvarado had a dream game for Karori with a hat trick performance, including a penalty.

The goals were spread over both halves and Jack Parker made it four, with 20 minutes to play.

Connor Gaul responded for Stop Out late in the peace, but it in reality, it was all one way traffic for the magpies.

One way traffic went a step further on Friday 26 April when TFS North Wellington hosted Miramar Rangers in their third night match at Alex Moore Park.

Cutting a long story short, Norths were battered by a more skilful side and 6-0 will be a score to forget for the Johnsonville based side.

At just 1-0 at half time, the local team competed well, but Norths were ultimately undone through a penalty hat trick to Sam Mason-Smith plus an extra goal for good measure.

It was a night to remember and a night to forget, depending on where

your allegiance stood.

The remaining three matches also played out as any bookmaker would have predicted.

Western Suburbs travelled to Petone and picked up a 3-1 win for their troubles.

Wellington Olympic hosted the Wellington Phoenix Reserves and come out with a 4-2 win over the young Nix.

In the final match of the round Napier City Rovers didn’t need a long bus ride to Wellington and settled for a 3-1 win at home over Island Bay.

The top of the table remains unchanged. Miramar is sitting on a one-point lead on 13 points and keeping good company with Olympic, Napier and Wests.

In the next round of matches, Waterside Karori with be hosting the young Nix at Martin Luckie Park while TFS North Wellington will be hopping across to visit Petone.

In the opening round of the Women’s Central League, Waterside Karori got one of their three road trips out of the way and endured the long return journey to face Taradale in Napier.

The result was a surprise to most and ended in a nil all stalemate.

Taradale were new to the league last year and clearly have increased

J’ville bowlers win triples title

By Frank Neill

The Johnsonville bowling trio of Paula Meredith, Lynnie Campbell and Merani Davis are the 2024 Henselite Open Triples champions.

Johnsonville won the title, played for by bowlers throughout Wellington, at the Stokes Valley Bowling Club on 29 April.

They only just managed to pip their opponents, the strong Naenae team of Wendy Mackie, Kennie Critchlow and Yvonne Burt. The nail biting encounter went to an extra end when the scores were tied at the completion of the regulation number of ends. Johnsonville won this end to claim

a 17-16 victory.

Several other Johnsonville Bowling Club women’s teams also did very well. Lui Hare, Kay Martin and Gill Oliver were beaten by Wendy Mackie’s team in their semi-final.

Cynthia Evans, Kaaren Guilford and Carol Humphries; and Alison Colgate, Janet Nehemia and Debera Dean both made it to the quarter-finals.

On the men’s side, Craig Walker, Gareth Evans and Dave Carr; and Grant Wakefield, Ken Brown and A J Cronin both made it to the quarter-finals, where Grant’s team was beaten by the eventual winners, Victoria’s team of Ray Martin, Tim Toomey and Chris Nugent.

North Wellington’s Blake Chandler makes a run in his team’s match against Miramar Rangers. Photo: Jermacsz. their talent pool in what most would have seen as a win for Karori based on previous form. Petone made a strong show of

things with a 2-1 win over Palmerston North Marist while Wellington United wrapped up a 2-0 win over Seatoun.

Motoroa (New Plymouth) grabbed a point at home when the hosted Victoria University in a 2 all draw.

The champion Johnsonville bowlers (from left) Merani Davis, Paula Meredith and Lynnie Campbell with the cup they won in the Henselite Open Triples. Photo: Supplied.