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Local members of the PanPacific South-East Asia Women’s Association (PPSEAWA) celebrated International Day of the Older Person with Johnsonvale rest home in Johnsonville on October 1, presenting the residents with a cake. Newland’s Marianne Bishop, also a member of the PPSEAWA says it is very important to celebrate the International day of the Older Person that is held every year on the first day of October. “Older people contribute hugely in our society and it is time we celebrate that. We reap the benefits of their hard work they have done over the years.” Although the PPSEAWA primarily focuses on projects concerning women, children and migrants, Marianne says she wanted to do something special for the elderly. “I have worked caring for the elderly ever since I started work and I have cared for the elderlies in various environments,” Marianne says.
CELEBRATIONS: Marianne Bishop from Pan-Pacific South East-Asia Women’s Association presents cake with residents Barbara Woods and Pauline Fitchett. PHOTOCREDIT: Solbin Kang
“I suggested if they could do something special for the elderly and to me this is special way of helping and recognizing the elderlies of all nations.”
Johnsonvale rest home resident Barbara Woods says, “It is quite nice to celebrate it and I appreciate it very much. PPSEAWA also travelled
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Last year she made it to regionals, but this is the first time she will compete nationally. What makes Angela that much more special is she only came to New Zealand from the Philippines in 2006 and could not speak any English. “I had to pick up English at school,” Angela says. She says she is both excited and nervous about the competition and has been having support from her English teacher to prepare. Angela is one of sixteen students burning the midnight oil
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as they hone their orthographic skills for the final of the New Zealand Spelling Bee. The final, held on October 18 and with a prize of $5,000, promises to be a nail-biter organiser Janet Lucas says. “We’re really excited about the calibre of spellers in this final. I’m expecting a dramafilled final with some rollercoaster moments. It can get pretty intense, but I’m confident all our spellers are up for the challenge.” To qualify for the final, the Year 9 and 10 finalists went through gruelling rounds of cut-throat spelling in nationwide regional competitions.
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Karori author’s releases print edition By Laura Kavanagh A Karori author has had her best selling eBook published in print for the first time. Anne Else is delighted her Awa Press book The Colour of Food: A Memoir of life, love and dinner, has been released in print after a successful run online. The memoir is based around food in a series of ten chapters which follow different aspects of Anne’s life. Anne takes you inside her life, from marriage and motherhood through divorce, remarriage, discovery of her birth mother and enduring the heartbreaking deaths of family members,
to making new friends through her food blog. Anne says it starts with her childhood and then as a young wife. “In those days, you were expected to do all the cooking,” Anne says. “At 19 – I could barely boil an egg.” She says she really took to it, and started giving dinner parties. “It marked us different from our mothers, because our parents never had them.” Anne wrote the original story in 2009 after doing a creative nonfiction writing course. It was originally released as an eBook, and to Anne’s surprise, it was a best seller.
The print version was realised at Unity Books on September 11. “It is a social history... it will relate to people’s lives,” Anne says. “Food is such an important aspect of life and especially women’s lives.” She says the book will take people back, remembering their own childhood. “Certainly all baby boomers, men and women who grew up in that era will appreciate it.” PUBLISHED: Karori based author Anne Else has released her book The Colour of Food: A Memoir of life, love and dinner, in print version this week. PHOTO SUPPLIED
100 years to celebrate By Laura Kavanagh
QUEENS BEST WISHES: Audrey Lee from Karori receives her card from the Queen. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Kavanagh
One of Karori’s most faithful residents turned 100 last week. Audrey Lee had a private gathering last Thursday with family to celebrate 100 years, most of which has been lived in Karori. She grew up in Cooper Street going to Karori Normal School followed by Samuel Marsden Collegiate School – before moving to Karori Road and Hatton Street. Audrey remembers what Karori was like when she was a child. “I remember my first day or school – we had horses – there was the odd tram. A lot of people came to school in horse and cart.” Audrey took a course in shorthand typing and then worked in the government – she was a typist during the war and dealt with war equipment buying and selling. Audrey also remembers the day the Americans arrived in New Zealand “Everyone was saying ‘we have been in-
vaded’ – we all had American boyfriends,” Audrey says. She married her husband Fred in 1943 at St Mary’s church in Karori. The family has a special photo of Fred shaking hands with Winston Churchill, who consequently signed the photo. They came back to live in Hatton Street. She raised two children in Karori before taking up a part time job in the Karori Normal School office. Consequently, she has had five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. She was also a keen bowler as part of Terawhiti Bowling club winning a few championships in her time. “I stayed there till I was 80 – I had many happy happy days.” Audrey says. Despite having ancestors who have lived to 100, Audrey says she never expected to get to 100. She says you have to take each day as it comes. “Just need to live a healthy, active life and keep busy.”
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Correction: In an article in last week’s edition ‘Food Drive for Needy Locals’, Tracy Wellington was quoted as saying that most people could only survive two months if they lost their job. It was actually two weeks that most people could survive on after losing their job.
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After 22 years, Onslow Medical Centre is developing a new sustainability driven medical centre located next to the original premises in which construction has started last month. The new building will be approximately 300 square meters, which is three times the size of their current premise. Tracey Wynne, the practice manager says, “Our current medical centre is too small. We have outgrown it.” She says, “There are currently four doctors in three rooms. We were running on full capacity and doctors were coming in after hours to finish their paperwork because there were no rooms available for them to do that during opening hours.” The new medical centre will include five consultation rooms, nurse consulting rooms, treatment and minor surgery rooms, dispensary, and also administration and staff areas. Sustainability is the key to this new development which is designed by Wellington based firm Tennent + Brown Architects.
A local Churton Park School teacher is raising money for a second cochlear implant with her students in mind. Jolene Butson is trying to raise $30,000 to pay for her second implant with a number of fundraising ventures. She has been a teacher for 11 years, only discovering her loss of sound by a tutor teacher in one of her first classrooms when she was in her twenties. Jolene got hearing aides but she says next five years were a mine field of frustration, confusion and growing isolation as her hearing loss became more and more severe. Stressed and near breakdown she got in touch with the cochlear implant centre to request another test to check eligibility and was accepted. Defined as profoundly deaf, Jolene receive her first cochlear implant in December 2012. She says her life is totally different to how it was before. “The tiredness and stress I felt are
now things of the past,” Jolene says. She is currently fundraising for her second implant as her work as a primary school teacher means directionality of hearing and hearing in noise are an important part of working in the classroom. “I am a successful teacher who is deaf, I am successful in spite of my disability….though I wonder through better hearing in noisy environments what I will be able to do.” “I want to be the best teacher I can be.” Jolene has currently raised $7,000 and is holding a quiz night fundraiser at 1841 on October 19. She would like to thank all those who have supported her so far including her sponsors Studio 41 personal training studio, The Sewing Depot, Muffin Break Johnsonville, Life Pharmacy Johnsonville, Capital Kebab Johnsonville Mall, Candy Capco Photography and Unichem Pharmacy Johnsonville. You can visit her give a little page at www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/ jolenebutson2earstoteach
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Mural in Johnsonville An artist who spent his formative years in the Johnsonville area will be leading the design and painting of the Johnsonville mural. Sheyne Tuffery will be working with eleven schools and two community groups – Challenge 2000 and the Marae, Nga Hau e Wha o
Papararangi to create the mural. The mural will comprise of 13 boards, and each board will represent an event in Johnsonville’s history over the past 100 years. Sheyne says “making murals about local history strikes a chord in me. It’s something I take very seriously.” Sheyne is an experienced and COMMUNITY EFFORT: Artist Sheyne Tuffery will be leading community groups in the creation of the mural outside the Johnsonville Mall Countdown. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Kavanagh
well known New Zealand artist, who earlier this year, painted a large-scale mural at Hopper Street in Mt Cook in partnership with Massey School of Fine Arts students. He has a strong connection to the northern suburbs from growing up in Newlands and spending a lot of time in Johnsonville, swimming at Keith Spry Pool and playing age grade rugby for Johnsonville rugby club. “Johnsonville was a playground for me in the 70’s,” Sheyne says. He also had his first part time job at the Johnsonville shops. Sheyne says it will be great to revisit Johnsonville’s past through the mural. “I love seeing old photos…it really takes you back,” Sheyne says. The key objectives of the project are to connect with the community, tell their story, minimise tagging and graffiti and reclaim a blank wall with a striking artwork that will enliven this area. The mural will be completed around December 6 coinciding with the Christmas Parade.
Debt centre opens in Newlands By Laura Kavanagh A local debt centre has been established at Newlands Baptist Church in collaboration with CAP – Christians Against Poverty. CAP is an international charity working with 35 churches and debt centres across New Zealand. The opening in Newlands recently attended by Deputy Mayor Justin Lester was a great opportunity for other social services to meet and to collaborate. Centre Development Manager Paul Eardley says the centre will reach out to people not just in need of budgeting advice but for those really in hardship. “Poverty is everywhere and there are people who are really struggling,” Paul says. He says it is not just a budgeting service but much more long term. “We call poverty a prison and
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Family Works Guardian Angels Each hour of each day about seven New Zealand children are caught up in family violence. Family Works, part of Presbyterian Support Central, is calling for new Guardian Angels to help children and families experiencing family violence in our community. The vision is to make Aotearoa New Zealand the best place in the world to grow up. Yet current statistics paint a different picture. According to data summaries provided by New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse 2014, last year there were 95,080 family violence investigations by NZ Police. More than 60 per cent of these investigations involved at least one child under 16 years old. In 2013, 10 children and young people were killed by a family member. Many more were hospitalised after being assaulted by a member of their family. Family Works Central provides a range of social services to support children, young people and their families who are experiencing poverty, violence and grief. Wellington Family Works services include social work, counselling for individuals including children, young people, adults and families, parenting programmes, and an emergency food bank. Family Works regional manager Nici Nixon says Family Works counsellors and social workers specialise in anger management, supporting and empower-
ing partners, and working with children to ensure they are as safe as possible. “Family violence impacts on the lives of too many New Zealanders. It’s a huge part of the work we do, which shows how much it actually goes on.” She says perpetrators can change if they are given the opportunity, and their partners and children can be supported to feel strong and safe, but they need to have access to the right help and support. “People are getting a lot better at coming forward and asking for help. Thank goodness there are services like Family Works that people can come to, but we need the funds to be able to keep providing our services.” People can become a Guardian Angel by signing up to make a monthly donation of $30 to help families experiencing poverty or violence to access Family Works services. One-off donations are also appreciated. Anne Manchester, who has been a Guardian Angel since the campaign originally started, says becoming a Guardian Angel was an easy decision. “It makes me feel like at least I am contributing a little bit. It’s easy to think, ‘oh, it’s too big a problem, someone else will have to solve it,’ but we can all do something, we can all play a part.” If you know someone experiencing family violence call Family Works on 04 439 4900, or It’s not OK on 0800 456 450. For more information about Guardian Angels visit www.angels.org.nz.
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TICKLED PINK: Jackie Fuimaono, Sue Martin and Ruby Wilson outside Life Pharmacy in the Johnsonville Mall selling cupcakes and cookies to raise money for the Breast Cancer Society. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Kavanagh
Collecting for breast cancer By Laura Kavanagh Life Pharmacy Johnsonville was a sea of pink as staff decked out the store for a worthy cause last Wednesday. The team held a fundraising event for the Breast Cancer Society by turning the pharmacy pink and dressing themselves pink. The team also held a ‘cake off’ with staff members contributing cupcakes or cookies to sell to raise money. Retail manager Jackie Fuimaono says staff made the cupcakes themselves and customers could vote for their favourite baker.
“Trends store have also contributed with edible icing labels for some of our cupcakes,” Jackie says. The store had already been raising money with an in store raffle prize as part of sponsoring six of the team walking in the Pink Star Walk held on Saturday. It was the first time the Pink Star Walk has happened in Wellington. Jackie says the team decided to support the Breast Cancer Society because it was a cause the team were passionate about. “We have all known someone who has experience cancer,” Jackie says. “If we can do something to help, we will.”
Metlink is seeking volunteers to participate in a two-part workshop on the evenings of Wednesday 22 October and Wednesday 29 October to help design options which all residents will then have the opportunity to give feedback on later in the year. If you’re interested in participating, and are available on both of these evenings, visit http://www.gw.govt.nz/churton-parkregistration/ (or scan the QR code below) to register by 13 October. For timetables and information about Metlink’s bus and train services: • www.metlink.org.nz • @metlinkwgtn • 0800 801 700 • info@metlink.org.nz
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AWARD WINNER: BNZ head of corporate affairs Mark Watts, judge Pip Adam, winner Beth Rust. PHOTO CREDIT: Mark Tantrum
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October is Burpee Challenge Month at Kelly Chiropractic! This month many Kelly Chiropractic patients are taking on the burpee challenge. What is a burpee?
Don't be put off by the funny name. A burpee is a simple exercise involving squatting, holding a push-up type position, rising from a squat and finishing with a small jump. The burpee challenge involves doing increasing numbers of burpees each day for 30 days. You can do these at home or the gym. Burpees will not be appropriate for everybody, they can cause or exacerbate shoulder, knee and back injuries. Do not attempt or continue to do burpees, if you have an injury.
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Victoria University student award winner Victoria University student, Beth Rust has won the Novice category for her story, I Hope You Have a Wonderful Day, at the BNZ Literary Awards in Wellington recently. Beth, who studies history and media studies, was pleased to take out the win, especially after receiving a highly commended for her entry in the same category last year. “I've been writing for as long as I can remember, and while I've had some success with my writing in the past, this is the first time I've won a national writing competition,” she says. BNZ chief marketing officer
Craig Herbison is proud of the role that the Literary Awards play in promoting New Zealand's literary talent. “BNZ understands how hard it is for novice writers to get started, so we hope that by having a separate division from published writers, we're doing our best to encourage what we see as New Zealand's grass-roots literary talent,” he says. There were more than 780 stories submitted to the novice category this year, but Beth's entry stood out and was described by the judge, author Pip Adam as, “a beautiful demonstration of what can happen
when form and content and craft come together.” Established in 1959, the BNZ Literary Awards, formerly the Katherine Mansfield Awards, aim to foster and grow literature in New Zealand and are the country's longest-running short story awards. BNZ has been part of the New Zealand landscape for 150 years and holds close ties to Katherine Mansfield. Her father, Sir Harold Beauchamp, was a director of BNZ for 38 years. He was also the chairman of the BNZ board for 17 years.
At Kelly Chiropractic, as well as helping people improve their spinal function, we encourage all our patients to create a healthy lifestyle. Supporting our patients in the burpee challenge is just one way we are helping our patients get motivated and get fitter. The benefits of exercise are well documented - you could enjoy better sleep, better moods and be better equipped to fight off sickness and injury. The body is designed to move so the more we move the better we function.
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Each vertebra of the spine needs movement to stay healthy. When vertebrae stop moving bigger problems can develop. Many people only become aware that their spine has stopped moving well when they develop pain or stiffness, unaware that the underlying problem has been there for some time. For a long healthy life you want your spine to be fully functional throughout your life Come in for a spinal check and/or join us on the burpee challenge if it sounds like it might be for you. If you decide to join us make sure you go to the Kelly Chiropractic facebook page to see a video clip of the best technique to decrease the chance of injury. You will also see the calendar of how many burpees you could do each day. www.facebook.com/Kellychiropracticwellington A shout to all our patients doing the burpee challenge this month... good luck!!!
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readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street. Q: What is your proudest moment and why?
Beryl Vincent Newlands “I am proud of the work I do in the community. I have been a part of the Citizens Advice Bureau for around 13 years and I am now the Pan Pacific and Southeast Asia Women’s Association National president now.”
Pauline Fitchett Johnsonville “In 1963, I sang solo for Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to New Zealand at the Wellington Town Hall. I sung ‘If My Songs Were Only Winged’. It was a proud moment as it doesn’t happen every day.”
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Angela Brunton Plimmerton
“Probably when my son was born. Because he is my first and only child.”
“My proudest moment is having three children. It really turns you into an adult. You have a different perspective on life. I work to support my family now rather than spending it on other things.”
“My proudest moment is being an older brother to my younger sisters who are three and one. I now have my own bedroom. It’s really good.”
“My proudest moment is my daughter going to university, flatting and working part time. As a parent, you know you have done something right when your child grows up and looks after themselves.”
Breast cancer street appeal needs your support The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) is asking Kiwis everywhere to support its Pink Ribbon Street Appeal on Friday, October 10 and Saturday October 11. More than 7500 volunteer collectors will be shaking their pink buckets on the streets and at shopping centres around the country, aiming to raise funds for research into new targeted
treatments, life-saving awareness and education programmes, and support for women going through breast cancer. NZBCF chief executive Van Henderson says it is the generosity of Kiwis that makes its work possible. “We’ve come so far in the fight against breast cancer in the past 20 years, with mortality dropping by a third, but we still lose more than 600 women a year – we need to keep research-
ing for better treatments, and keep women aware and vigilant,” Van says. The increasing incidence of breast cancer now means that eight women a day are diagnosed – almost everyone knows someone affected by the disease. Research shows that the earlier breast cancer is detected, the better the outcome, so the NZBCF is reminding women this month to know all the signs and symptoms.
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Some of those symptoms will be less familiar than the well-known “lump”. The five lesser-known signs of breast cancer are: • changes in the breast, including dents or dimples, puckering or redness • a change in breast shape or size • unusual breast pain • changes in the nipple, e.g. a turned-in nipple • a nipple discharge. While most lumps and other
symptoms turn out not to be breast cancer, the NZBCF urges women not to ignore these symptoms and to report any changes to their doctor. Visit the Foundation’s new signs and symptoms website www.anychanges.co.nz for more information. “Women should be aware should be breast aware from 20, and should begin regular mammograms at age 40,” Van Henderson says.
MEMORIES: Pictures of the floods in 1976. PHOTO SUPPLIED
70s reunion in Johnsonville/Newlands By Laura Kavangh Dust off your mini skirts and your hot pants. A 70’s reunion is being held this Labour Weekend for all those who remember living in Johnsonville and Newlands during the 1970’s. The two day event will be an opportunity for people to take a trip down memory lane. On Saturday you can do their own thing visiting some of your old haunts including the Newlands Arms, 1841 and old colleges, followed by a gathering on Sunday at the Johnsonville Rugby Club on Helston Road from 1pm. Greg Christensen, who used to sing at the Broderick Inn, will also be perform-
ing from 3pm. Organiser Peter Curle says it will be chance to people to get together and relive the era once more. “My favourite memory of the 70’s was in 1972 when I had a job at the Tip Top Factory,” Peter says. “It was the best job I ever had.” Organisers are wanting people to register their interest to gage the numbers of people in attendance. So if you remember the floods of 1976, the opening of Broderick Inn or Newlands College opening, why not register for the event on October 25-26. RSVP: jvillenewlandsreunion@paradise.net.nz Registration: $20 per person
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Crofton Downs. They used to run a smaller clinic in Crofton Downs which they opened in 2006, but after a small stint in Kaiwharawhara, they are back in business on their new site. Alastair says the community has been very faithful. “We are very grateful, everyone has been very supportive,” Alastair says.
Their new site boasts impressive facilities and the addition of a cattery. Alastair and Barbara recently held an open day for the community to come have a look around. Alastair says he loves working in a community because you get to know your clients really well. “You form good relationships with people and you feel part
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Memorial service in Johnsonville Once a year the Sri Lankan Seniors Association gathers at the Johnsonville Community Centre to hold a special memorial service. This service is in memory of those – from the Sri Lankan community – who have passed away. In their words they celebrate the life and memory of their ‘dear departed’ In a spirit of giving and benevolence each person attending brings a gift of food. This food takes the form of a donation to the Johnsonville Food bank which the Citizens
Advice Bureau is the agent. At this year’s ceremony Ernest Perera – President of the Sri Lankan Seniors Association presented the food to Beryl Vincent representing the Citizens Advice Bureau-Johnsonville Food bank. Ken Gurney Manager of the Citizens Advice Bureau says he was amazed by the generosity shown and the amount of food presented, and commented that with the increased demand for the food bank services the food will go a long way.
BACK IN THREE YEARS: Ginny Anderson will be spending some quality time with children Jack, 2 and Eliza, 5 months. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Kavanagh
Life after the election By Laura Kavanagh The Ohariu electorate has spoken but Labour Candidate Ginny (Virginia) Anderson is proud of her efforts having halved Ohariu MP Peter Dunne’s majority. After special votes were counted, the number of votes dividing Ginny and Peter in the Ohariu electorate were 710. Ginny says she has mixed feelings about the election result but was humbled by the support she received. “It was disappointing, but I feel proud we did so well,” Ginny says. “I have to thank my team of volunteers – their help was crucial.” Ginny says the election was a great learning curve for here. “It was good to put myself out of my comfort zone. It can be very hard to go up to some and ask them to vote for you,” Ginny says. Ginny rang up to congratulate Peter Dunne on his success and says she is glad it was a good, clean campaign.
“I am proud it was a vigorously debated campaign on issues but it never got dirty.” As for Labour’s poor result nationally, Ginny says it is hard time for the Labour Party and supporters. “But we have three years to build it up again…all up from here.” Now the election is over, Ginny will have the chance to spend some quality time with the family, particularly her youngest Eliza, who was born this year. “I had a lot of support from family during the campaign,” Ginny says. “It really made me appreciate my family, and having time at home with my kids.” Ginny is planning to run again in the Ohariu electorate. “I’ve had the perfect training,” Ginny says, “I will be back.” She would like to thank all those who voted and supported her during the campaign and particular thanks to her campaign manager Caroline Toplis.
BREAKING BREAD: President of the Sri Lankan Seniors Association Ernest Perera presents gift of food to Beryl Vincent of the Citizens Advice Bureau-Johnsonville Food Bank. PHOTO SUPPLIED
Crafty minded people wanted Expressions of interest are welcomed about a potential craft group starting up in Johnsonville. People who are interested in knitting, crochet or anything to do with thread are invited to register their interest at the Johnsonville Community Centre.
Interested parties need not have any experience, and age is no barrier. The craft group will potentially run on Wednesdays at the Johnsonville Community Centre from 11am. To register your interest, speak to Jan on 04 4788628
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Success for Johnsonville Plunket
Place a flower in remembrance On Friday, October 10 and over the weekend, people are invited to place a flower or messages at the Glenside memorial to commemorate the life of the pioneer woman who died and was buried nearby. Bishop Selwyn and an entourage of 28 Maori passed by the memorial travelling north from Wellington on October 10, 1842 at 4 o’clock in the afternoon. A neighbouring settler and the deceased woman’s husband took the Bishop to the burial site where he blessed it. October 10 also commemorates the first anniversary of the unveiling of the Memorial to her on Westchester Drive, Glenside. The memorial was erected by Wellington City Council at the request of the Glenside Progressive Assn. Inc. and as an outcome of an Environmental Court hearing. “One of our objections to the Westchester Drive extension was that the earthworks would disturb her burial site,” Claire Bibby says, who was President of the local
residents association at the time of the hearing. “The Council undertook archaeological investigations to ensure her site was not disturbed,” Claire says. The burial site, which was on privately owned farmland, was cared for by the small rural community for nearly 100 years. At one time it was surrounded by a small white picket fence and a cross. A new farming family came onto the land in the 1960’s and due to the nature of their farming operation, people were not encouraged to visit the gravesite and its precise location was not remembered.
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PARENTHOOD: Johnsonville Plunket’s antenatal classes have been extremely successful. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Kavanagh
The memorial is placed as close as possible to the place where the community remember where she is buried. For more information, contact: Claire Bibby ph 022 1865714 www.glenside.org.nz/blessing167-years-later.html www.glenside.org.nz/2013memorial-unveiling.html
Johnsonville Plunket has been going from strength to strength after the success of its antenatal programmes. The volunteer led organisation has recently been successful in two grant applications for its sell out antenatal classes to purchase resources, and subsidise the cost of classes for expecting parents. Sandra Yeldon from Johnsonville Plunket says the antenatal courses have so far been fully booked and they have had great feedback from attendees. “We wanted to offer something to local families and they have been a great success,” Sandra says. She says the courses, run by a midwife, are hands-on giving parents the opportunity to practise activities with a doll including wrapping, bathing and other practical skills. Parents also receive packs filled with items from Plunket sponsors in preparation for their little arrival. They run the courses every six to eight weeks and spaces for upcoming programmes are filling up fast. Sandra says it has been a great year for Johnsonville Plunket, supported by a group of passionate volunteers.
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Community Centre celebrates 40 years By Laura Kavanagh
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The 40th Anniversary cake.
Birthday celebrations were in full swing last weekend as the Johnsonville community celebrated the 40th birthday of the community centre. Held in the Johnsonville Community Centre Hall, those from the Johnsonville area came together to remember 40 years at the centre. Chairman of the Johnsonville Community Centre Management Committee E r ic Ba t t e n welc om e d everyone to the event and introduced special guests Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown, Ohariu MP Peter Dunne and first community development officer Mary Jane Rivers. “It never ceases to amaze me what the building of the Centre did to the growth of so many community organisations in Johnsonville and the surrounding areas,” Eric says. “By just having rooms of
varying sizes available as meeting places has, in my view, contributed substantially to the establishment of many community organisations. We now have more than 3,000 people a week use our centre.” Celia says Johnsonville is a good model for other community facilities. “It is a lively and diverse community – there are many others that could learn from you.” Long serving tenant Peter says the event was a trip down memory lane. “This centre has been the life and soul of the community. I’m sure 40 years from now, it will still be a focal point.” The evening was topped off by longest serving Committee member, Helen Hay QSM cutting the 40th anniversary cake. PHOTO CREDIT: Bella Photography
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RSA launches new National Association A new national association was launched last Friday, October 3 by the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RSA), providing an opportunity for all New Zealanders to become a member of the movement. Launched at a “pop-up” RSA in central Wellington, the new National Association makes it possible for Kiwis to “join up” even if they don’t live near an RSA club and regardless of
whether they have any family or service connections to the military. RSA National President Don McIver says their research shows many people are under the impression that you need to have served in the military or have some service connection to join the RSA. “I think many people have traditionally regarded the RSA as a place for old soldiers, but for RSAs around the country, that is
not the case,” Don says. “They are community hubs where people come to enjoy each other’s company, meet friends and family, and enjoy the hospitality that is on offer.” However, with changes in society, not everyone wants to join a local club, Don says. “People want to be able to engage with their peers online, and that is what prompted us to set up a national association. “Kiwis from around the world
will be able to join the new national association via our website and connect with our cause on an international scale.” The new association provides welfare for war veterans and their families, and assists with remembrance for New Zealand’s service men and women. The National Association will also present an avenue for service personnel who don’t have a permanent address to join and participate in the RSA.
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MATHS BRAINS: The year 5 and 6 team Shanli Tan, Mia Williams, Hamish Baguley, Xavier Bahr, Cian Meech and Maxwell Wallace who won the year 5 and 6 Mathswell competition with teachers Nick Julian and Pip Honore. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Kavanagh
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Math brains at Wadestown School By Laura Kavanagh Maths may not be everyone’s favourite subject, but success at a recent Mathswell competition show that Mathematics is alive and kicking at Wadestown School. The school entered two teams into the Mathswell competition headed by teachers Nick Julian and Pip Honore and came back with great results.
The year 5 and 6 team made up of Shanli Tan, Mia Williams, Hamish Baguley, Xavier Bahr, Cian Meech and Maxwell Wallace won their age group competition, while the year 7 and 8 team of Steven Collins, Lachie Krebs, Finlay Shaker, Elliot Baguley, Ella Taylor and Sarah Hyslop came fifth in the competition. Teacher Nick Julian says the teams were amazing and did very well.
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Free Yoga Day Free yoga classes will be provided to Wellingtonians by local yoga studios and teachers on Labour Day, Monday, October 27. The day will give people a chance to try yoga for the first time, meet instructors, try a different studio, or experience a new style of yoga. The free classes are offered to bring more awareness to yoga in the Wellington community, and show the wealth of talent in Wellington. It is a great opportunity for beginners to use the day to try yoga for the first time. Many of the classes on offer are for beginners with no previous experience required. For those students with some yoga experience, there will also be a range of intermediate classes available including a Bikram class, several heated yoga classes, and a Pairs and Partners class at Sadhana Yoga in Miramar. The day also includes three pre-natal classes for those women who are currently pregnant.
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Holiday fun at Capital E By Laura Kavanagh Looking for something to entertain the youngsters these holidays? Capital E is running a Book Bazaar until this Saturday with activities to keep the youngest members of your family happy. The theme these holidays ties in with the return of Mr McGee & the Biting Flea at the Hannah Playhouse to the stage with a number of activities bringing stories to life. Children can learn tricks of the trade from Gecko Press authors, exert themselves in fun-filled outdoor adventures
under the sails, and take off on a creative tiki-tour with OnTV. A popular feature is an exhibition from Puke Ariki, called Engineering Paper: The Art of the Pop-Up Book, where you can immerse yourself in the world of pop-up books. Evolving fairy tales, comic book creation and stepping into a picture book are just a few of the activities you can enjoy at E Central's story-telling extravaganza. Drop into the space from Monday to Saturday from 9am–3pm, free of charge and enjoy all the activities on offer ($2 charge for some activities).
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: Caleb Sutherland, 7, having a great time at Capital E during the school holidays. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Kavanagh
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By Laura Kavanagh A group of creative locals in Churton Park are working in collaboration to support mothers and babies. The team at Creative Expressions based at Churton Park Community Centre are knitting clothes for local charity Little Sprouts. Little Sprouts is a volunteer led organisation that creates packs for mothers with a host of quality baby items. Founder of Little Sprouts Jo Alderdice says the packs contain everything a baby needs at birth plus extra health and safety items. “They are mostly donated items - from wonderful families and businesses who want to help,” Jo says. “From clothes to cot sheets to sleeping bags to toys to books to slings and everything in between.” Little Sprouts works with Women’s
Refuges across the Wellington and the House of Grace home for pregnant teens in Newlands. “We give as many packs as are required to the Family Start programs run by NET and Wesley Community Action in the Hutt and Porirua, they provide a huge range of services to highly vulnerable families,” Jo says. It also works with existing charities to locate other mothers in need of the packs The Creative Expressions team sponsored by the Churton Park Anglican Church says they wanted to support a worthy cause and they were impressed by the work Little Sprouts does. All money donated to Little Sprouts is used to buy baby items, which have to be of good quality. If people want to donate money to buy baby items, Little Sprouts has a give a little page at: www.givealittle.co.nz/ org/sprouts
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Board of Trustees Mid Term Election Nominations are invited for the election of 2 parent representatives to the board of trustees. A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters.
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Nominations are invited for the election of 2 parent representatives to the board of trustees. A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon on 31 October 2014 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate’s statement. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school.
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could be made. Nothing was stolen. In Ngaio, a blue 1990 Mazda 323 was stolen from Chelmsford Street where it had been parked overnight. In Preston Way a house was entered during the afternoon while the occupants were busy gardening. Both front and back doors were left open. Cash, car keys and wallets containing a variety of cards were taken, and the cards were used before they could be cancelled. At this time of the year many householders take advantage of a fine sunny day to work in their gardens and leave doors open while they are working. It seems to be a natural thing to do because being present gives a sense of security. Unfortunately there are opportunistic thieves who roam around and while a gardener moves from the front garden to the back, even for a short while, the unguarded open front door is an invitation which they will take full advantage of. It is a sad situation but to be safe it is necessary to lock up every time you move away to work somewhere else.
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In Johnsonville, a white Toyota Corolla parked in Johnsonville Road was broken into while the owner was shopping. A smashed quarterlight window allowed the offender to reach in and open a door. A bag on the back seat containing medication, a wallet with cards was taken. Any item left visible on a seat of a parked car will be of interest to a roving smash and grab artist. They have an uncanny instinct of knowing what is worth taking and they operate very quickly. In Newlands, a property in Catherine Crescent was entered and four Mag wheels and a leaf blower were taken from alongside the garage. A house in Newlands Road was entered by reaching through an insecure fanlight and opening a larger window beneath it. A large TV, a PS3 and controller and hair straighteners were stolen. A silver Mitsubishi Diamante parked in Newlands Road had a passenger side window smashed. It is believed that the offender was disturbed before entry to the vehicle
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The final countdown for kiwi smokers Many smokers have stubbed out their cigarettes for the last time embarking on Stoptober -New Zealand's first national quit-smoking month. More than 3000 smokers have signed up to quit during Stoptober, which started October 1, and based on the trend of more than 200 people signing up per day, it is estimated a further 8500 will sign up before the end of October. Looking at the UK campaign where evidence shows that four times the number of people who sign up to the website will attempt to quit on their own, it is estimated a further 23,000 Kiwis will be trying to kick the habit without registering or seeking support. Shonagh Lindsay, Stoptober campaign's national co-ordinator, says it is not too late if you're still plucking up the courage to stop. "People who sign up after 30 September will still get 31 days of support." Throughout Stoptober people wanting to stop smoking will be provided with daily emails and texts, and a free Stoptober app download-
able from www.stoptobernz.co.nz, which has stress-release support in Te Reo Maori and English. The website will also direct them towards free stop smoking treatment in their area, which includes stopsmoking products and face-to-face, online and phone counselling. Shonagh Lindsay says there will never be a better time to give stopping a go. "The whole campaign is built around getting the support you need. While there is no magic quick fix, getting some assistance will increase your chances of succeeding. Doing it with your friends, your workmates or your family will help you stay the distance and come 31 October, you will be that much closer to being smokefree." Stoptober is targeting the country's 463,000 smokers and is being funded under the Pathway to Smokefree 2025 Innovation Fund and run by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) and Inspiring Limited, a provider of smoking cessation support. For more info, go to www.stoptobernz.co.nz
Wednesday October 8, 2014
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Wellington Phoenix players share their enthusiasm for football with their young fans.
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Football fans out in force New sponsor for Wellington Round the Bays Sport Wellington has announced a new major partnership in conjunction with their award winning event Wellington Round the Bays. Leading insurance provider Cigna Life Insurance New Zealand Ltd has been announced as principal sponsor and naming rights holder for upcoming Wellington Round the Bays events. “The Round the Bays fun run is a fantastic day of family fun and fitness, and we’re delighted to partner with Sport Wellington to continue bringing this event to the community” Cigna CEO Lance Walker says. “Round the Bays will be Cigna’s biggest sponsorship. The event sits well with our commitment to support Kiwis in making good life decisions regarding their health, wellbeing and sense of security” Lance says. Not only does Lance see the event as an opportunity to support the community, he is challenging his workmates, and other organisations to take on the challenge and promote a more active workplace. “I’m going to be running in Round the Bays myself,” says Lance,
“and am encouraging Cigna employees and their friends and families to do the same.” Sport Wellington CEO Phil Gibbons says the Round the Bays team received an overwhelming response from a variety of organisations interested in sponsorship. Phil says, “Cigna have come to the table with a strong set of values that match our own, and a number of great ideas regarding the direction of the event. We are very excited to have established this new relationship with Cigna.” Sport Wellington have organised the iconic event since 1999 and during that period has overseen an 814 percent growth in participation. Cigna Round the Bays will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2015 on Wellington’s waterfront with registrations opening on Monday, November 3. The event will once again feature three distance options including the Fun Run from Frank Kitts to Kilbirnie Park, the Snapper 10km and a half marathon. After consecutive sell outs, it is recommended that participants register early to secure their spot at the start line.
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The weather played ball this Sunday just in time for the Phoenix Family fun day at Waitangi Park. It was a sea of yellow as young and old headed down to have a kick around with the 2014/2015 squad. Attendees were also able to learn some skills with Capital Football, pick up their 2014/15 membership pack and enjoy plenty of fun and games,
Dual Pitch Cricket set for launch Cricket Wellington are changing junior cricket to be shorter in time, but it will still have the same playing opportunities so that children are active for extended periods of the game. Cricket is now having to compete with sports such as Touch Rugby, Football and Hockey that are looking to take advantage of the weather in the summer months. These sports take approximately 40 minutes to an hour to complete. A year 2 and 3 junior cricket match in the past could take up to 2 hours to complete. This perception has seen the numbers of kids playing the game at junior levels decrease steadily over the years. These days a number of parents do not have the time to watch their kids play a game that might take 2 hour to play. As a result, Cricket Wellington is to present Dual Pitch Cricket, Junior Cricket at Year 2 and 3. The rules are the same as Kiwi cricket. The difference is that both teams bat and bowl at the same time.
The benefits of this are that the game will be over in half the time. All kids are involved with no down time. Less fielders means more opportunities to score with the introduction of boundaries and the continued encouragement of running between wickets. With batsmen trying to score, along with a shorter pitch there will be more opportunities for bowlers to get wickets. In general there will be more action in less time so that everyone has a more positive experience. Cricket Wellington will be running 3 demonstration matches for coaches, parents and anyone interested in coming along to have a look. The 1 demonstration will be held at Linden Park on the 14 October, 5.30pm start. The 2 will be at the Basin Reserve on the 16 October, 5.30pm start. The final one will be at the Petone Rec on the 1 November starting at 9.30am
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