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By Frank Neill

Local residents’ associations received a big victory with the decision of an independent hearing panel to recommend that the Johnsonville railway line is not a “rapid transit line”.

This means that if Wellington City Council decides to agree with the panel then developers will not be able to build high density housing near the Khandallah railway station as of right.

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Good news for northern suburbs In terms of the Johnsonville railway station, the panel has recommended reducing the area where buildings up to six storeys have to be permitted.

The panel’s decision is “good news” for Khandallah, the Onslow Community Residents Association (ORCA) President Lawrence Collingbourne says.

In its submission to the independent hearing panel, ORCA said it did not consider the Johnsonville railway line was a “rapid transit line” and that Khandallah should be a neighbourhood centre, meaning high density housing would need a resource consent rather than being allowed as of right.

The panel agreed with those submissions “so we are pleased with the decision,” Mr Collingbourne says.

“We put an awful lot of effort into the submission and we have got two results that stop high rise development in Khandallah and we are very pleased about that.”

Another thing ORCA noted was that the proposal to allow high rise development in Khandallah as of right would not achieve one of the aims of the NPSUD [National Policy Statement on Urban Development].

That aim was to decrease the use of cars and in so doing reduce emissions. In the case of Khandallah high density housing would lead to increased travel by cars, Mr Collingbourne says.

The Johnsonville Community Association (JCA) is “very

pleased with the decision about the Johnsonville railway line,” says Warren Taylor. Mr Taylor is a member of the JCA and put the JCA submissions to the panel together along with JCA member Mary Therese.

It means that the council “cannot justify putting high density housing along the line.

“This reduces the extent to which housing densification can occur in Johnsonville because Johnsonville doesn’t have a rapid transit service for commuters to commute to and from the city.”

Because Johnsonville is designated as a metropolitan centre that means high density housing can still happen in parts of central Johnsonville.

There were three areas in Johnsonville that the council had included allowing high density housing on the basis that they were “walkable catchments”. The JCA submitted that these three areas should not be included in Johnsonville’s walkable catchment.

The panel recommended that two areas were not walkable catchments and the other was but with an important proviso, and the JCA also was also very pleased with those recommendations, Mr Taylor said.

Area A is the steep area located east of the motorway above the Disraeli Street subway exit located under the motorway. Area C is the steep part of Frankmoore Avenue and Prospect Terrace.

Neither of these two areas were

walkable catchments because they were not suitable for walking easily, the panel said.

Area B is the area on Middleton Road just before the two roundabouts located at the end of Johnsonville Road. The panel conculded that this was a walkable catchment but with an important proviso as follows.

“The panel was, however, concerned about the current level of walkability given the busy roads that radiate from two large roundabouts and which pose challenges to pedestrians, notwithstanding the installation of a pedestrian crossing near the Bassett and Ironside Road junction,” the panel said in its report..

“We have recommended retaining the 10 minute walkable catchment to the north and northwest of the Johnsonville Centre (across the motorway) as notified, but emphasise that the pedestrian issues in this area need to be addressed to improve the safety and accessibility of this part of the suburb,.”

In terms of the rail service, “we find that the Johnsonville Rail Line is not a rapid transit service for the purposes of the NPSUD Policy 3(c),” the panel said in its report.

The definition of ‘rapid transit service’ poses five questions, the panel report said.

“Specifically, is the service currently, or planned to be: (a) Frequent? (b) Quick? (c) Reliable? (d) A high-capacity public transport service? (e) And does

it operate on a permanent route that is largely separated from other traffic?

“Clearly the Johnsonville Rail Line satisfies the fifth question.

It is largely separated from other traffic.”

In terms of frequency “we find that the Johnsonville Rail Line service is not frequent, and nor is it planned to become frequent in the sense required by the NPSUD.” In terms of speed, “we were accordingly left with a position where it is at best dubious whether the Johnsonville Rail Line is quick for the purposes of the NPSUD,” the panel said.

In terms of reliability “our summary of the evidence is that while not wholly clear, it appears that the Johnsonville Rail Line meets the reliability criterion.”

In terms of capacity “we regard the assessment of the Johnsonville Rail Line against the ‘high capacity’ criterion as dubious at best.”

The council will consider the panel’s recommendations at its District Plan meeting in March.

Recommendations that the council votes in favour of will become part of the District Plan.

If it decides not to accept any of the panel’s recommendations it will need to gain the approval of the Minister for the Environment. Equally submitters on the proposed District Plan also have the right to appeal to the Minister for the Environment on any decision made by the council.

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By Frank Neill

The “battle is on, most definitely on, to save the Khandallah [swimming] pool,” says John McGrath of the Onslow Community Residents Association (ORCA).

Wellington City Council is currently working on its next Long Term Plan, and the council has said that it now plans to close the Khandallah pool.

“This has come as a shock to the community,” Mr McGrath says.

“This is a complete reversal of the commitment made by the council at a full council The Khandallah swimming pool. Photo: Photo: Sharon Major. meeting.”

The council voted by 13 votes “”We don’t want anything flash,” libraries are open for.

Cr Calvert also notes that “there to two to place an upgrade of the Mr McGrath says.

Khandallah pool into the Long “We are just looking for in- is a sense in the community that vestment to protect it as it is. It the Onslow suburbs have been Term Plan.

Wellington Mayor Tory just needs a little bit of love and targeted unfairly.”

At the same time the council deWhanau also made a commit- protection to save it for the future.” ment that the council would Next year will see the centenary cided to upgrade the Khandallah pool it also decided to provide a ensure the future of the pool. of the pool.

“She gave it in front of a packed “What better way to celebrate it new skate park at Kilbirnie.

The new skate park is going Khandallah town hall” during than to ensure it will continue to ahead, however the council was the lead up to the last local body operate for future generations.”

The pool is very used not only by planning to close the pool. elections.

There was also an issue around “It was a very popular an- people from Khandallah, but from nouncement,” Mr McGrath across the whole of the northern the costings for the Khandallah suburbs, Mr McGrath says. pool upgrade that were being says.

In the wake of the coun- Rather than moving to close provided by council staff.

For example the cost of work cil’s announcement that it now the Khandallah pool the council planned to close the pool an needs to act on its decision to needed on the stream that runs informal group has been es- upgrade the pool, Wharangi/ though Khandallah Park had been tablished to lead community Onslow-Western Ward Councillor included, yet that work which is estimated to cost $4,000,000 action on the pool’s future and Diane Calvert says. “to tell the council that this is a Following the announcement would need to be undertaken even that the council now planned to if the pool was to close. bad decision.”

The council “has unreasonably The group has submitted a pe- close the pool she has been heartition to the council, asking that ing from people in the community over escalated the cost,” Cr Calthe council place the petition on that they want the pool to remain vert says. open.

In July last year the President of its website.

The group is also posting on “They don’t want all the bells the Onslow Community Residents Facebook and other internet and whistles. They just want the Association (ORCA) Lawrence pages and is asking residents pool to remain,” Cr Calvert says. Collingbourne spoke to the “Into write to the Mayor “remind- “My perspective is that commu- dependent Herald” about concerns ing her of her commitment” nity facilities are a core service that four important Khandallah to ensure the future of the of the council and they should be community facilities may be the last to be cut, along with basic under threat of being closed. pool.

One of the four was the KhanThe group is planning poster services like infrastructure and roading etcetera.” dallah pool. campaigns too.

In the wake of the article quoThe community group is not That means not reducing the seeking an expensive upgrade hours that swimming pools op- ing Mr Collingbourne, Cr Teri erate and not reducing the hours O’Neill, the Chair of the council’s to the Khandallah pool.

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Kōrau Mātinitini Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee, sent the “Independent Herald” a letter to the Editor.

“It’s important we set the record straight about the [Wellington City] Council’s proposed community facilities plan,” the letter said.

“In your front-page story [20 July], Onslow Community Residents Association president Lawrence Collingbourne claimed a number of community facilities face possible closure.

“This is not accurate,” Cr O’Neill said.

“Mr Collingbourne insinuated the Khandallah Town Hall, Khandallah Library, Nairnville Rec Centre and Khandallah Pool are under threat of closure.

“In the case of the Town Hall, library and rec centre, this is simply not true.

“The proposed rebuild of Khandallah Pool is a more challenging prospect, and this is no secret.

“The pool has significant site resilience and vulnerability challenges. A full community working group report is required before a decision is made on the rebuild.

“The proposed plan does not mean sites will close or new facilities will be built. The council would never make changes like that without thorough investigation and community engagement,” Cr O’Neill said.

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Epic marathon boosts Parkinson’s NZ A group of Wellingtonians completed a marathon walk of 42.2 kilometres from Khandallah Park to Island Bay on Sunday 4 February, so far raising $30,000 for Parkinson’s New Zealand.

The walk took between nine to 12 hours for the 45 participants.

It’s the fourth charity walk that the Sea to Skyliners group, set up by Steve Tribe of Khandallah in 2021, has done.

Describing the walk as “epic”, Steve says the marathon fundraiser focussed on Parkinson’s NZ because his good friend, Jennifer Andrewes, who has completed all three previous walks at his side, was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s in 2019 at the age of 48.

“Jennifer’s spirit has been right at the heart of our charity walks and she is an inspiration to us all,” Steve says.

“At the end of the third walk,

Jennifer said she was done but decided she couldn’t say no to this one.

“I’ve discovered that Parkinson’s NZ is a very small charity run on a shoestring and every dollar will make such a difference to their work,” Steve adds.

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Local streams in the Glenside area are being DNA tested e-coli tested and undergoing health checks.

"The DNA test involves syringing creek water through a filter,” local residents Shelby Lockwood and Claire Bibby say.

“The results are sent away to a laboratory for analysis and the results inform what plant and animal life is in the water."

“The DNA for the pond in

Glenside Reserve showed that there are short-fin eel in the pond.

“The Kenepuru-iti stream was unhealthy.

“This stream flows under the motorway up by the dairy and alongside Middleton Road, before going under Monterey Apartments and comes out at the Halfway House where it joins the Porirua Stream.

"The e-coli sample we took in this stream showed very high

levels of nitrate and phosphate indicating a possible sewage leak.

“Porirua City Council advised us to do the test again in a few months and if the e-coli level is similar, they will take it up with the relevant authorities."

People can see the results on the Wilderlab page. Click the tab Map, and zoom in to find Glenside then click on the relevant hourglass icon.

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can also check out DNA results for other local streams.

“In 2001 former resident Ronnie Pender, whose parents bought the pig farm at Glenside in 1953, told me that freshwater mussels were once in Stebbings stream, and explained where to find them,” Claire says.

“However it was too difficult to access the site. The 2023 DNA report for Stebbings Stream shows that they are still there."

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Capital Kiwi founder honoured

By Frank Neill

Capital Kiwi Project founder Paul Ward is a semi finalist in the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.

Paul has been selected in the 2024 Ministry for the Environment Environmental Hero Award section.

The Capital Kiwi Project is proving that treasured species can live beyond a predator-free fence.

It is an ambitious community-led mission to restore a large-scale kiwi population on Wellington’s back doorstep.

For the first time in 150 years kiwi are calling from the wild in the western areas of the capital city.

“Under Paul’s leadership, the project is run as a pioneering partnership between community, iwi and 100+ landowners,” his citation says.

“Bringing together this diverse coalition has required technical knowledge, a commitment to kotahitanga, relationship skills, profound sensitivity and endless patience – not to mention a remarkable vision – that if kiwi can share our hills, then they should, and we have a collective duty of guardianship to get on with enabling that.

“The ‘getting on with it’ is the largest intensive stoat trap grid in the country – 4,600 traps over 24,000ha.

“A banner project for the Predator Free movement, Capital Kiwi recognises that neither our wide-ranging taonga, nor the pests that threaten them, recognise property boundaries.

“To look after them we require networks

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of protection (traps, trust) at scale, over our paddocks, parks and backyards.

“After five years work, the first kiwi came home in November 2022, attracting global notice. 50 followed in May 2023, and 63 now roam the hills and are breeding.

“Paul’s mahi proves that that taonga species can live beyond a predator-proof fence – if people work together to make it possible.”

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Huge traffic holdups hit Karori

By Frank Neill

Wellington City Council has said it will conduct a “complete review of traffic management around the works” following the recent major traffic disruption in Karori.

Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert, the Karori Residents’ Association and local residents have contacted the council about the huge traffic holdups that hit Karori after work began on the Karori Connections project.

The Karori Residents Association says it has spoken to council officers “and have the following information: “Resurfacing work has been completed which was essentially the hold up.

“A complete review of traffic management around the works and any future works is being carried out.

“Any future works around Karori Rd is going to be monitored. That being said we must expect some disruption as these projects are being worked on.

“Rest assured, all upcoming works will be co-ordinated between teams working on them.”

Councillor Calvert says that on 2 February she wrote to the Mayor, her colleagues and Wellington City Council senior management about the “unacceptable level of disruption”.

“If this was private initiated

works, this would not be acceptable by any means.

“I have raised this with senior management and have asked them to urgently consider the prioritisation, sequencing and traffic management around the various projects that make up the Karori Connections work.

“I have also asked senior officers to consider whether, in fact, the council is following its own rules and guidelines around permitting such work in the way it is currently being implemented.

“Essentially, the works need to be paused in full or in part until a sustainable solution for the works can be found.

“I am also wondering whether appropriate due diligence was given to any contract requirements for the construction of the works given the level of disruption and that work was underway within a month of the Regulatory Processes Committee decision on 13 December 2023 (including the statutory Xmas/New Year break).

“I have never seen the council move so fast and I hope the same can be reciprocated in finding a solution.

The human side of it is (to name a few): • people can’t collect their children on time; • medical appointments are being missed; • 1.5 hours plus to travel from

the city to Karori; and • buses being delayed and subsequently so are the passengers.

“I have suggested to my colleagues and management to take a trip (bus, bike, walk, car) into Karori some time during the working week to see for themselves.

“The works started mid-January and it was immediately bad then.

“Since schools have gone back and most have returned from holiday, the problems have escalated further, Cr Calvert says.

Numerous comments about the major traffic hold-ups have also been posted on the Facebook “I Love Karori” page.

“We thank you for your patience with the ongoing roadworks,” Wellington City Council posted on Facebook on 2 February.

“Here is an update on the situation.

“The road reseal near Marsden Village to remove cracks and potholes in the road surface was completed last night.

“It was fast tracked overnight rather than during the day on Friday in response to feedback we’ve received.

“We appreciate this work caused disruption but expect that now it’s complete traffic flows will be significantly improved.

“There are however a number of works still planned for Karori in the coming months, including water pipe repairs, road resealing

Lines of cars on Karori Road. Photo: Wellington City Council.

and maintenance work, as well improving pedestrian crossings and installing bike lanes.

“So there will continue to be disruption on Karori roads, but we’ll be making sure to sequence and plan this work to keep traffic flowing as much as possible.

“We have an integrated team monitoring this work and will be trying to alleviate disruption and congestion as much as possible.

“Regarding Karori Connections,

work on the raised pedestrian crossings outside St Teresa’s Primary and Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is nearing completion.

“The contractors have been working from 9am to 2.30pm to avoid peak periods.

“Raising these crossings and other safety improvements will better protect children getting to and from school, so thank you for your understanding while work is finished,” the council says.

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The Wellington City Council is both selective and deceptive in its claims about support for cycleways.

The council claims a majority response in favour, when in both Johnsonville and Karori community-organised petitions showed strong opposition.

The council made a post on its own Facebook page requesting submissions for the Karori plans.

The post said: “We will accept all forms of submission we receive before 5.00pm on 8 October, be it a video, drawing, poem, letter, email, or any other way you’d like to express your view ...”

However in its summary the council ex-

pressly referred to both community petitions as being not acceptable, because they were not on the council’s own form.

The numbers were not counted in the council’s statistics.

The council happily accepted formula submissions organised by the Cycle Action Network, which it gives funding to, even though many of these were from people living in other suburbs.

The deliberate bias of the council statements is breathtaking, and would be laughable if it didn’t have real-world consequences.

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Karori Event Centre petition popular A week out from a meeting when key decisions will be made about what funding to include in the Council’s Long-term Plan more than 1,000 people have signed a petition urging the Wellington City Council to keep their commitment to finish the Karori Event Centre.

The petition is open until 15 February.

“We are grateful to everyone who has signed the petition, and for the comments they have made,” Heather Baldwin, the Deputy Chair of the Trust that developed the Event Centre says.

“Those comments show powerfully the support for Wellington City Council to fund, finish and open the Event Centre.

“We raised $2.2 million from the community and various funding bodies, receiving over 2,600 donations based on the council’s promise in 2013 of funding from the proceeds of the adjacent site.

“This allowed us to do the base build, which was finished in 2018,” Heather says.

“The subsequent decision to gift the building in 2022 was then based on a replacement promise from the Council – to fund the fit-out from their budget.

“We know the council has fiscal challenges and that fixing the pipes is a critical priority for the city. But they need to balance their investment priorities.

“Let’s not fix decades of neglect in our water infrastructure by now neglecting investment in local community infrastructure – things the council should see as increasingly important, especially as they encourage people, to get out of their cars,” Heather says.

“The funding they’ve previously committed to the Karori Event Centre is just one third of 1% of the current year’s capital programme.”

“There may well be debate over how much it will cost to finish.

“We’ve looked at the estimates and believe it must be possible, with smart procurement and good project management to get it open for the $1.9 million they’ve previously committed.

“We may not get all the bells and whistles we had originally wanted, but those things can be added later.

“The Trust is also happy to work with the council, on an ongoing basis, to raise funds for these things,” Heather says.

To sign the petition or for further information and FAQs go to www. karorieventcentre. co.nz

Karori school girls Isla Jurgeleit (right) and Greta Jurgeleit, who have put a video clip on I Love Karori encouraging people to sign the petition. Photo: Supplied.

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5 Tips for Nice Lawns? YIP! Hey Everyone! With the beautiful summer we are having, we are entering the time of the year where we may have to start looking after our lawns soon! This week I want to share a few tips for salvaging your lawns as we get ready for Autumn!

1. Aerate – If your lawn is looking like a desert, you can try revive it by aerating the soil (can use something like a garden fork), and then when it rains, the water penetrates better. Sadly, we do need to conserve water, so watering your lawn may not be a possible idea if this summer keeps up.

2. Weed & Feed it! – Funny enough, there is a great product called weed & feed, which provides the needed nutrients and removes basic weeds from the lawn without damaging it.

Nutrients and maintaining a weed-free lawn, is an easy way to keep it looking lush. There are other products and they come with a handy hose attachment.

3. Keep it Longer – When your lawns start coming back, let it grow a bit longer. Yes it may be a pain to always mow your lawns later, but if you cut the lawns too short, it can damage the grass, and it will make it harder to recover. So, keep your lawnmower at a slightly higher setting and don’t cut it as often until the grass density comes back.

4. Dog Rocks – If you have a dog (or have children who pee in the yard), make sure you buy some Dog Rocks for their water bowl/cup. It is a 100% natural product that will help save your lawn from the nasty burn patches that urine can cause.

5. Traffic Flow – we all have it… that worn out dead patch where we walk over every day. So, while you are

reviving that dead patch, clock up some extra steps and take the scenic route to the door!

If you are thinking of selling your property and don’t have the luxury of time. There are faster options such as ready lawn, hydro seeding, etc.

If you would like some advice on maximising your house value through your garden or any general property questions – just yell out! Here to help.

Have a great week everyone!

Quilting celebrity speaking in J’ville

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SusanClaire – The Gourmet Quilter. Photo: Supplied.

SusanClaire – The Gourmet Quilter will be the guest speaker at the first meeting for the year for Wellington Quilters.

She has more than 1,700 followers on Instagram, and over 125,000 subscribers to her YouTube channel where she has a library of over 800 video tutorials.

SusanClaire adopted the byline of the Gourmet Quilter as she thinks quilting is delicious and should be fun.

Her many followers agree with her and always welcome her new video tutorials.

She has a clear and precise style which is obviously very popular.

Having travelled around the world with her quilting, selling patterns and fabrics at international quilting fairs, she has many great stories to tell.

Sunday February 18th 10am to 3pm

Several of her video tutorials were produced from a canal barge in England where she was living for a time.

After many successful trips to the United States of America and quilting festivals she was invited to design fabrics for Hoffman Fabrics. Several very popular month by month quilting patterns have been designed using these fabrics.

Her latest project is a book which will be coming out in March.

Visitors are welcome to join members of Wellington Quilters at the Uniting Church in Dr Taylor Terrace to hear SusanClaire’s presentation on Monday 12 February. The meeting starts at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm.

There will be plenty of quilts to see and some fabrics and patterns for sale.

Breakfast meeting at church Johnsonville Uniting Church members met up for breakfast on Sunday 4 February.

Over the January period members had enjoyed sharing worship with Ngaio Union, Khandallah Presbyterian and Tawa Union.

Church were pleased to be together again to share breakfast and to celebrate that it was 20 years ago that St Oswalds Union church in Newlands joined following the closure of their church.

The church is looking forward to many activities throughout the year the first being a shared Ash Wednesday service with St Francis of Assisi of Ohariu on Wednesday 14 February at Johnsonville Uniting Church at 7:30pm.

Johnsonville Uniting Church members meeting for breakfast. Photo: Supplied.

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Local artist in Wellington exhibition

By Frank Neill

Ngaio artist Helen Wilson is featured in an exhibition of watercolour and acrylic paintings currently on display at the Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant in Abel Smith Street.

Called “Wellington and Beyond”, the exbition runs until 28 February.

Works by three artists are featured in the exhibition. As well as Helen’s art there are paintings

by Judy Langham from Mt Victoria and John McDonnell from Melrose.

“I would describe myself as a colourist,” Helen says.

“Wellington surrounds are inspirations to putting paints and brushes together.

“I like to sketch outside and absorb the environment and take photos for reference. Travelling overseas is an opportunity to view galleries and return home with fresh ideas,” she says.

Helen is the past president of Watercolour New Zealand and past president of the Wellington Art Club.

She has exhibited with Watercolour New Zealand, NZ Academy of Fine Arts, Bowen Galleries at Parliament, Southern Cross Restaurant Gallery, In the Square Karori and Café Villa Ngaio.

John showed an interest in paints as a child, so his parents sent him to a Saturday morning children’s art group at Canterbury University.

He then began watercolour painting in 1999 following his retirement.

He chose the medium “because of its purity and the diversity of effects which can be speedily achieved.

“My main objective is to present a romantic approach to painting natural landscape and gardens,” he says.

John has regularly exhibited with the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts and with Watercolour New Zealand for 20 years as well as other venues, including the Wellington Cathedral and Rotary Art Exhibitions, and Parliament House Galleries in 2010 and 2012.

He has been a committee member of Watercolour New Zealand

A watercolour of Wellington Harbour. Painting: Helen Wilson.

for 14 years.

Judy worked at Television NZ as a graphic artist, then left to start up her own graphic art business.

While she grew competent using gouache, acrylic, oils and squeaky

markers she was lured to try watercolour painting.

She says she loved the “flowing, translucent affect one can achieve with watercolour”.

Judy joined Watercolour NZ,

where she exhibits and sells regularly at their national exhibition, “Splash”.

She also joined The Wellington Art Club and became president for three and a half years.

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Chinese New Year will be celebrated with a cultural performace at the Johnsonville Mall tonight, 8 February.

This free event will begin at 5:30pm and run until 7pm.

This is the first time that the Chinese New Year will be celebrated in a mall in Wellington.

The celebration evening will include the Lion Dance, cultural performances and calligraphy.

It has been organised by EKTA NZ, a non-profit organisation with the goal of contributing towards building a more inclusive

New Zealand.

The name “Ekta” means “unity” or “to unite”.

“Our intention is to bring ethnic festivals to where people come to do their daily chores and where interactions occur in the normal course of a day,” says Manjit Grewal for Ekta.

“In many other countries (for example Singapore, Malaysia) this is a very normal observation by malls.”

Chinese New Year, which marks the start of the year of the wood dragon, runs from 10 February to 28 January 2025.

New Year’s day marks the beginning of 16 days of celebration, culminating in the Lantern Festival on 24 February.

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Back in 1982, after many weeks of treatment, when it hadn’t healed, he was advised by his specialist to have surgery which involved the removal of a disk and the fusing together of two vertebrae. The surgery was successful in the short term but over time his back deteriorated and the pain he had been previously suffering once again became a part of his everyday life.

In 2002 Colin aggravated his back and once again, the pain became so bad that he was again referred to a specialist. He was told by the orthopaedic surgeon reviewing his CT scan that his original surgery needed to be redone and that the next vertebrae down now needed to be fused with the other two.

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‘The Supper Club’ reviewed

By Magaret Austin

“Tour de force” is the first expression that comes to mind while witnessing Ali Harper in her latest show “The Supper Club”.

Versatile, consummate, and passionate might be others.

Indeed, most of the audience I should think have come because they are familiar with this artist’s extraordinary talent and ability to entertain. They know they won’t be disappointed.

Expectations are more than fulfilled the night that I attended.

The set, for a start, is intriguingly evocative of the era the show is chiefly set in: the 1920s. There are vast velvet drapes, chandeliers, and dimly lit corners.

Into this scenario drift one by one the four musicians whose accompaniment throughout Harper’s performance is matchlessly in tune (if you’ll excuse the pun).

The supper club of the title is based on an actual one that existed in Paris’ Montmartre – a hive of Bohemian activity.

It’s therefore an ideal venue for Harper to situate her stories. These consist of chanteuses or songstresses from the 1920s onwards to the present day – well, almost.

They are all female and although their nationalities vary, they share the same vulnerabilities and ambitions.

Harper inhabits each of these women with remarkable accuracy and assurance.

We have Cockney Nellie represented by Harper in a glorious, sequinned number, and innocently provocative with “C’est si bon”.

She’s about to decamp to Berlin though.

Our next character is Golda, her entrance heralded by Chamberlain’s famous words “We are at war with Germany”.

Golda is a German seductress, complete with floor length stole, her presence hinting at the darkly sinister. Her rendering of “Lili Marlene” is a highlight.

French Claudette follows and Harper embodies her vibrant patriotism as the voice of the resistance.

The second half is enlivened by a partnering of Harper and her pianist, and their dance is another highlight.

We see and hear Harper as delightfully herself in the closing moments in which she pays homage to the singers who have inspired her.

Versatility extends beyond Harper to director and stage and costume designer Ian Harman.

A notable burlesque performer, Harman is also a behind the scenes man of extraordinary talent and achievement. His staging of musicians and performer is masterly.

And the musicians – Tom McCloud (pianist), Blair Latham (saxophone, clarinet, guitar, flute), Olivia Campion (percussion) and Scott Maynard (double bass) constitute an ensemble enviably suited to this performer’s talents.

“The Supper Club” gives you much more than something to sup on – it’s a feast.

“The Supper Club” season at Circa Theatre continues until 17 Ali Harper in a scene from “The Supper Club”. Photo: Supplied.

February.

Artist in residence at Botanic Garden Artist Sandra Morris is the Friends of the Wellington Botanic Garden 2024 artist in residence.

She will be creating botanical art works at The Treehouse Visitors Centre in the Botanic Garden every Thursday and Saturday from 10am to 3pm throughout February and March.

Sandra will immerse herself in the garden's enchanting surroundings, following the Friends' simple brief: to showcase the garden's magnificence.

With a lifelong passion for education and illustration, Sandra is well-equipped to hero the flora and fauna of the garden.

Her artistic journey began with bedtime sketches from her father, with an owl sketch being the most memorable.

Today, she is a New Zealand phenomenon, recognised for her acclaimed children's book "One Lonely Kakapo," earning her the prestigious Russell Clark Award.

Sandra says she is excited

The Long Walk Home

By Frank Neill

The Long Walk Home will take place this year on 1 March.

This is a long-distance challenge walk of 30km from Wellington City to Mana.

It’s about raising awareness and helping increase emergency preparedness in the Wellington region and is organised by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO).

WREMO is organising the walk because after a large earthquake road and rail links could be cut for a week or longer.

If that happened on a week day Wellington’s 80,000 commuters would have to walk home.

The walk will start at Sky City Stadium Concourse at 1pm and will finish at Ngāti Toa Domain Hall. Johnsonville will be one of the stop off

points on the walk.

The event is not a race, WREMO says.

“It’s a shared challenge where participants are encouraged to get to know one another, support each other and have fun.”

The event is open to people of all ages and abilities. Participants can walk as far as they are comfortable.

There will be multiple checkpoints along the route where people can decide to stop if they are close to home or have had enough.

It should take participants around five to six hours to complete to full walk.

The Long Walk Home is free. However people can register at Eventfinda. Some people have had issues registering for the walk through Eventfinda.

If you receive an error message when you register, email info@ wremo.nz.

about renewing her love affair with the Wellington Botanic Garden.

She plans to sketch in the gardens, interact with the public and staff, and observe the intriguing relationships between birds, insects, and plants.

Stationed in a sunny corner of the Treehouse, Sandra is inviting people to witness her creative process and engage in conversations about her work.

Original artworks, prints, and cards will be available for purchase

during her tenure.

She is also running workshops in March.

One workshop, Beginners Botanical Watercolours, will run from 10:15am to 1:15pm on Sunday 3 March.

The second workshop, Nature Journaling, will run from 10:15am to 1:15pm on Sunday 11 March.

Tickets to the workshops are available by visiting wellingtongardens.nz/events/artist-in-resiSandra Morris. Photo: Supplied. dence.

Fire permits needed

By Frank Neill

Wellington, along with the Hutt Valley, Porirua and the Kāpiti Coast, moved to a restricted fire season at 8am on 2 February.

This means that most types of fire will requite a permit from Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ).

Fire permits can be obtained online by visiting https://www.firepermit.nz.

“The reason for this change is the current summer weather pattern and predicted climate,” FENZ’s acting Wellington District Manager, Brett Lockyer says.

"If a fire was to get away in these conditions, it will be difficult to control, especially with the wind we have been experiencing.

"If you have a permit, follow the conditions listed on your permit,” Brett says.

“A Restricted Fire Season means a permit is required to light a fire in open air,” FENZ says “You commit an offence if you knowingly or recklessly light, or allow another person to light, a fire in open air in an

area that is in a Restricted Fire Season unless under a permit issued by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

“Gas cookers or gas barbeques do not require a fire permit in a Restricted fire season. For cultural fires (hangi, umu) please apply for a permit and discuss

with a Rural Fire Officer.”

FENZ also says that any permits issued during a Restricted Fire Season are suspended if Fire and Emergency declares a Prohibited Fire Season, or prohibits fires in open air in the area.

More information is at www. checkitsalright.nz .

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Te Tiriti links us together

By Frank Neill

Te Tiriti o Waitangi gives New Zealanders “our place to stand together,” the Governor-General, Dame Cindy Kiro, said in her speech at Te Whare RŪnanga, Waitangi Treaty Grounds, on 3 February.

“Just as a papa noho – the decking linking two hulls of a waka hourua – provides strength and stability in the face of ocean swells and storms, Te Tiriti connects the dual signatories, giving us our place to stand together, survey the horizon and plot our course in our search for safe harbour,” she said.

“In this way, Te Tiriti acknowledges and respects difference, while encouraging the spirit of kotahitanga advocated by Dame

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Whina Cooper when she said: ‘The seed I would like to plant in your heart is a vision of Aotearoa where all our people can live together and share the wisdom from each culture’.

“The possibilities are here to broaden and strengthen kotahitanga across Aotearoa.

“The ability to realise those possibilities rests within us all – in our hearts, heads and hands.

“One of my predecessors, Sir Paul Reeves, recalled feeling obliged to ‘shape up and perform for the Treaty’ when he came to Waitangi, and he didn’t shy away from that challenge.

“As he said, we don’t have to be the same, but we should be able to understand each other,” Dame Kiro said.

“As the 22nd Governor-General

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of Aotearoa-New Zealand and first wahine Māori from Te Tai Tokerau in this role, it is a privilege to join you all today in Te Whare Runanga, where we gather to acknowledge the mana of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Treaty of Waitangi.

“I salute the memory of Sir Apirana Ngata and his parliamentary colleague Tau Henare, who played such an important role in the construction of this whare for the 1940 centenary of the signing of Te Tiriti.

“Te Whare Runanga is a lasting testament to their vision of kotahitanga for iwi Māori, and the outstanding leadership that enabled them to bring this ambitious national project to fruition.

“It embodies the whakatauki: He whenua rangatiratanga nga rangatira he mahi.”

Dame Cindy Kiro GNZM, QSO. Photo: Supplied.

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Enrolment at our school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are Wednesday November 18, 2015 available on our website. The Tawa’s Concert in the Park is back for has determined that up To board Lease Firewood a second season.

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FOR ALL ELECTRICAL repairs and Large Bags Dry Pine/ from Saturday 13 April 2024 to Friday 05 July $14 hardwood mix It will be headlined by the Royal New installations by top-qualifi electrician 2024. For students seeking ed enrolment withinwith the Zealand Airforce’s extremely popular second enrolment period, the deadline for receipt record of over fifty years of giving locals the Free Delivery in Wainui Jive Bombers dance band. of applications for out of zone places is 9am, lowest cost “around-the-clock” service, just This team of go-getters will serve up Friday 08 March 2024. Please submit an online phone 977-8787 or email enrolment form or via 021-0717-674 www.rewarewa.school.nz/ a platter of musical gems ranging from enrolment for submission to the ballot. jack.powell@outlook.com Trades and Amy Winehouse andServices Guns ‘n’ Roses to Earth Wind and Fire and Bruno Mars.

If the number of out of zone applications exceeds Vacant the numberSituation of places available, students will be This will be an opportunity to hear selected by ballot. some of Wellington’s finest musicians If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will playing familiar tunes with equal parts be held on Monday 11 March 2024. Parents will be pizazz and decorum. informed of the outcome of the ballot within three Supporting acts will include Tawa school days of the ballot being held.

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2024 are as follows: Concert-goers will also be treated by Deadline for 2024 second enrolment period the Tawa Learners’ Band. The band is applications: 9am, Friday 07 June 2024 made up of players of brass, woodwind, Date of ballot if required: Monday 10 June 2024 and percussion instruments.

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Some of members are learners, some have returned to music, some have retired from more formal bands and others like the relaxed atmosphere of playing music after a long week at work.

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Karori cricketers victorious

By Frank Neill

Karori’s premier Cricket team kicked off the second stanza of the 2023-24 season with a convincing victory over North City on 3 February.

Although this was the first match in the two-day division two competition, it ended up being played as a 50 over game after day one was washed out on 27 January.

Batting first on their home ground of Karori Park the home team put on 208 runs before they were all out.

They then dispatched North City for 169 to go to the top of Cricket

Wellington’s division two competition.

Oscar Wilson, who scored 36, and Jakob Vandenbery, who scored 35, were both outstanding for Karori.

Daniel Pile also contributed well with 27 runs, as did Max Sargentina with 26 runs and Louis Ayres with 22 runs.

Daniel and Jakob not only batted well, they also bowled outstandingly. Daniel took three wickets at a cost of 46 runs while Jakob took two wickets at a cost of just 20 runs.

Liam Roche also bowled outstandingly, taking three wickets at a cost of 32 runs.

Kevin Weerasundara and Shivang

Choudhary took one wicket each.

Johnsonville had to settle for a draw in their match against Upper Hutt United at Alex Moore Park on 3 February.

Batting first Johnsonville was all out for 313. They then took eight Upper Hutt wickets when rain stopped play with the visitors on 239.

Two Johnsonville players notched up centuries in the match.

Zack Scott-Howman scored 109 and Jamie Oakley scored 107.

Connor Lusty bowled outstandingly for Johnsonville, taking four wickets at a cost of just 28 runs, while Sean Wakelin took two

wickets for 83.

The Johnsonville women’s team was not as fortunate in their match against Hutt District however.

Batting first they were all out for 98 and Hutt District passed that total for the loss of just four wickets.

Johnsonville’s captain Annissa Greenlees batted well to reach a total of 30 while Aesha Sukhu scored 11 not out from just 10 deliveries.

Four Johnsonville bowlers took a wicket each – Tori Thompson, Dhriti Girish, Anvi Verma and Estella Wallace.

Onslow’s first XI had to concede first innings points to Eastern Suburbs at Kilbirnie Park.

Batting first Onslow was all out for 116, with Henry Finch notching up a half centry and finishing on 58.

Eastern Suburbs reached 126 for the loss of seven wickets when play ended.

Henry McIntyre was another of the Onslow batsmen to perform well, finishing on 30 not out from just 14 deliveries.

Matthew Scoble was the best of the Onslow bowlers, taking five wickets at a cost of 47 runs while Daniel Rose and Dave Hancock took one wicket each.

The match marked a milestone for Logan Malthus, who received his 50th premier cap for Onslow.

Big boost for primary school sport Primary Sport Wellington (PSW), will continue to get thousands of Wellington kids active this year with a wide range of sporting activity, including hosting one of the largest youth-level futsal tournaments in Australasia.

PSW has been supported in this initiative with a grant of $18,316 from the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT).

More than 2,000 budding Messis will be involved in PSW and Capital Football’s incredibly popular three-day futsal festival, that will take place at the Akau Tangi Sports Centre in Kilbirnie in September.

Following feedback from teachers expressing an interest in the re-emerging traditional Māori sport of KĪo Rahi, PSW will also use some of the NZCT funding to

deliver six KĪo Rahi festivals.

This year for the first time PSW will be offering the opportunity for its membership to take part in Zone KĪo Rahi Festivals.

“With the partial funding received from NZCT I am very excited to engage Kelly Sports to deliver the KĪo Rahi Festivals to the membership as I believe the children will thoroughly enjoy the experience,” PSW’s Director of Sport Garry Szeto says.

“Physical activity is critical for the physical, mental, and social development of young people,” NZCT GM of Grants, Marketing and Communications, Ben Hodges, says.

“So it’s pleasing to see PSW activating so many young people.

“I acknowledge our fundraising partnership with hospitality ven-

ues across Wellington that made our grant possible.”

PSW supports the 63 primary schools that fall within the Wellington City Council boundaries with guidance and organisation to provide a quality sporting experience for primary-aged children at zone, inter-zone, and regional levels.

PSW partners not just with schools but also local clubs and associations from a wide range of codes.

New Zealand Community Trust is one of the largest gaming societies in New Zealand.

In 1922/23, NZCT awarded around $40 million in grants for a wide range of community good including community sport, rescue services, youth development, arts and culture.

Primary school Futsal has received a big boost from the New Zealand Community Trust. Photo: Supplied.

Police say homicide resolution Good neighbour month is nearing Wellington Police are confident of a successful resolution to the homicide of Khandallah resident Helen Gregory, Detective Senior Sergeant Tim Leitch says.

The 79-year-old was found dead in her home on Baroda Street on 24 January, and a homicide investigation was launched on 28 January.

A scene examination has been completed, and this has provided Police with significant information that can assist in reconstructing the events leading up to Helen’s death, Senior Sergeant Leith says.

An iwi leader performed a moving karakia with Helen’s family members on Saturday morning, bringing a close to the Police presence at the scene on

Baroda Street.

“We wish to thank the residents of the street, and wider Khandallah community for their patience and understanding throughout this time.

“We also acknowledge the feelings of anxiety from this tragic event and the subsequent investigations.

“Police are following strong lines of enquiry and are making good progress to determine the circumstances of the death, and are focusing investigations on a key period of time, between 6pm and 11pm on Wednesday 24 January.

“We are confident a successful resolution to this homicide is nearing, and the person or persons responsible for the death of Helen will be held

accountable.

“The Khandallah community are being reassured that there is no ongoing risk to public safety following this event.

"The people that knew and were close to Helen have provided us with significant information, and if anyone else has further information we would like to speak to them.

“This includes residents in and around Baroda Street who have not yet spoken with Police and heard or saw anything unusual on Wednesday 24 January,” Senior Sergeant Leith says.

Police can be contacted by calling 105, or making an online report at 105.police.govt. nz, clicking “Update Report” and referencing file number 240125/1641.

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The month-long celebration Neighbours Aotearoa returns for 2024, running from 1 to 31 March.

This event encourages people to organise activities or events with their neighbours.

Whether it’s a friendly wave, sharing tea or hosting a neighbourhood party, there are many ways, big and small, to get involved in your community.

This year’s theme ‘Growing Together’ is about connecting, nurturing relationships, sharing and encouraging aroha where you live.

It’s about growing skills, networks, memories, participation and fostering a beautiful neighbourhood.

“We've seen many studies over recent years that tell us that the relationships and social connection we have promote wellbeing and a long life,” says Neighbours Aotearoa Lead Connector, Lucette Hindin.

“Loneliness is a killer, literally.

“Strength and joy can come from ordinary people working together and helping each other in their streets and neighbourhoods.

“A lot of people around Aotearoa do this regularly and in so many different ways.

“We want that to spread into every

community so that everyone can enjoy these benefits,” Lucette says.

Now in its 14th year, Neighbours Aotearoa is dedicated to growing resilient and supportive communities.

Starting in 2009 as a one day event, the initiative is now running for a full month for the second year in a row, creating a movement of people nationwide who are working through small and big acts to connect neighbours.

Over the past five years more than 3,000 people have organised an activity for Neighbours Aotearoa.

In 2023 alone, more than 600 people from the top of the country to the bottom registered an event, activity or intention, with everything from sausage sizzles, street parties to a skateboarding competition.

“It was amazing to see neighbours meeting neighbours – which is difficult to do in the city, and we hope the start of much more connection in our neighbourhood,” one Neighbours Aotearoa local community organiser said.

More information is on the Neighbours Aotearoa website: neighboursaotearoa.nz.

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