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By Laura Kavanagh Rewa Rewa school has a new addition to its teaching team as the school welcomes new principal Jan Otene. Jan is replacing Mary O’Regan who has moved to Maidstone Intermediate. A special Powhiri was held this week on the first day of term to welcome Jan to Rewa Rewa School and the Newlands community. Continued on page 2 NEW FACE IN TOWN: Rewa Rewa students, Thvashai Moorthy, 10, Principal, Jan Otene, and Hannah McLachlan, 10.

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Rewa Rewa welcomes new principal Continued from page 1 By Laura Kavanagh Ja n comes f rom Tawa School, whose principal Ian Dewer and Kaumatua Todd Parata attended the Powhiri to support Jan. Principals and teachers from all over the Newlands area were also in attendance to welcome Jan to the community. Jan says she decided to join

Rewa Rewa knowing it was placed in such a fantastic community. “It is also a school right for change – it is full of potential,” Jan says. “We will be future focused – looking at ways to encourage problem solving and creative thinking.” The first thing Jan is looking forward to doing is developing relationships with local com-

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munity and learn more about Newlands. She says she has always wanted to be a teacher since she was in school. “One of the most rewarding aspects is being able to help children to realise their potential and seeing children do something they are passionate about.” The student roll is under 100 so there is plenty of room for

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Fond farewell It is with great sadness that I announce that this will be my last edition writing for the Independent Herald. I have recently taken up a new communications role based in Thorndon. It has been an absolute privilege and pleasure to have been invited into your community these last 10 months. Both the northern and western suburbs have been extremely welcoming towards me, and I have learned a great deal this last year. Thank you to the community for all the help you have given me in finding and writing news for this paper. It has been appreciated and I will miss being part of this community. From next week, Dan Whitfield will be taking over as reporter for the Independent Herald. He has a wealth of journalism experience behind him and is a local to the Johnsonville area. Finally, I would like to thank the amazing team at Wellington Suburban Newspapers.

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Big milestone for Evelyn By Laura Kavanagh Newlands resident Evelyn Hutchins will be celebrating a special milestone this month, hitting 101 years on October 23. Evelyn says she does not think anything of her turning 101 but she has certainly lived a full and busy life. She was studying singing in Dunedin before she joined the airforce in 1939 at the beginning of World War II and was the troop carrier driver. Evelyn continued to sing securing a contract at Joe Brown’s Town Hall Dance every Saturday night and also took the lead in Gilbert and Sullivan Operas. Evelyn happened to meet her husband while in the airforce, who was a flight sergeant. “The first thing he said to me was, ‘get that truck on the wash,’….anyway I married him,” Evelyn says. They married years later and Evelyn and Tom had three children; Janice, Philip and Kay. The family travelled extensively as Tom was still part of the airforce and he was drafted to many places including Fiji and the Royal Tour in 1953-1954. Evelyn has been busy writing her memoirs

Correction In the story ‘International Older Person Day’, the photo was incorrectly labelled. Marianne Bishop is not cutting the cake – it is Sylvia Findlay Rawle the Wellington area group President from Pan Pacific South East Asia Women’s Association with residents Barbara Wood and Pauline Fitchett.

Khandallah-based fair This year’s event is set to be held on October 19, and organisers are encouraging residents in the neighbouring community to come along and enjoy the fun of the fair. St Benedict's School, Nicholson Rd, Khandallah, 11am–2pm – rain or shine.

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and researching her family history, including her uncle Joseph Kennedy Brookes who fought overseas. Daughters Janice and Kay have been lucky to be chosen in a ballet to head to Gallipoli next year.

Evelyn was thrown a large party last year to celebrate her 100th birthday but this year will be a much more quiet affair. And as for her secret, Evelyn says to live longer eat red meat, full cream milk and lots of vegetables.

Johnsonville Christmas Parade The end of the year is looming and preparations are in full swing for the Johnsonville Christmas parade. The Johnsonville Lions Club is pleased with initial responses from local groups keen to be involved in the annual parade. Organiser of the event, Lion Rosemary Cook says the major road works on Broderick Road bridge – part of the parade route – will not adversely affect the parade. Planning for the annual parade on Saturday, December 6 is well advanced. “Our members are pleased to continue organising this local event for community enjoyment,” Rosemary says. “After more than ten years of parades we plan this year to again have the best community parade in the greater Wellington area.”

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inbriefnews Sleeping rough for the night Who’s really safe on the road? A programme to help senior citizens understand the rules of the road has been set up for success at the Churton Park Community Centre. Safe Driving Classes for Seniors invites elderly residents from Churton Park and neighbouring suburbs to sign up for a workshop that aims to maintain and improve safe driving practices for road users. Sessions are two hours long and will run on Wednesday, October 15, and Tuesday, October 22, both between the times of 10am-12pm. Space is limited and bookings are essential through Age Concern. If interested, phone 499 6646. Workshops cost $10 and includes a booklet and hand outs.

By Laura Kavanagh Three work colleagues had a night they may never forget, sleeping on the street for a good cause. Jane Bambery, Ross McMillan and Donna Burke-Young from MAS based in Johnsonville

joined 75 people in Wellington last Friday night in a carpark to sleep rough for night. They were raising funds for the Salvation Army who support the homeless with a range of programmes and services. Ross says the general experience was one of sleeping maybe

for 30 minutes at a time and then being woken by light, noise or general discomfort. He says they also heard from a range of speakers including those who had themselves had lived on the streets. “It was humbling hearing someone speak of their experi-

Creative ideas for Christmas The Creative Expressions Term Four has started and is set to run until November 24 which means there is still time to make some handmade Christmas gifts. Running from 1.30pm-3.30pm, the programme will see attendees make quilted Christmas table runners, plus learn how to crochet. It will also see those signed up continue knitting little garments for Little Sprouts. The cost is a gold coin to cover the room hire, and organisers have a selection of tools and fabrics to start but people will need to provide their own Christmas fabrics. To register, contact Daphne via email: j.daysh@paradise.net.nz.

Free CPR classes Residents in the northern suburbs of Wellington are encouraged to attend a free CPR Class being run by Churton Park Community Centre. Wellington Free Ambulance will be running two free CPR sessions to get people up to speed with assisting someone in cardiac arrest, including the use of a defibrillator. This is especially timely as the Community Centre Defibrillator was used for an emergency a few months ago. Sessions will run through October between 11.30am and 1pm, or from 7pm until 8.30pm. For more information, contact Beckie Duffy on 830 4802.

14 HOURS HOMELESS: MAS team of Jane Bambery, Ross McMillan and Donna Burke-Young slept rough last weekend raising funds for the Salvation Army. PHOTO SUPPLIED

ence and the support they had received to get them and keep them off the street,” Ross says. Jane spent the night sleeping in her car, and says it has given her a very different perspective to what life is like for the homeless. She says she got involved with the event thinking it would be a good cause to support. “Those people who sleep under a bridge or on the street make up only about 20 percent of New Zealand’s homeless,” Jane says. “There are many others who sleep in sheds, cars, garages and so I wanted to do my bit and help the Sallies to help the wider homeless in New Zealand.” The three have been raising money through their Give A Little page and have raised almost $1700. They will be raising money until the end of the month.  You can donate by going to www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/ MASTeam

New bridge being built in two halves Work on the new Broderick Road bridge is going well and in a few weeks’ time Johnsonville residents will see the deck taking shape. Seven pre-cast concrete bridge beams are expected to be craned into position on Saturday, November 1 to create the first half of the bridge, which is being constructed in two parts to minimise disruption. The new bridge – and other work at the intersection of Moorefield and Broderick roads – is part of a wider project by Wellington City Council and the NZ Transport Agency to make getting around Johnsonville easier. Council City Networks Manager Geoff Swainson says work began in late August and most of the activity so far has been

below the road adjacent to the railway line. “We had to put up a temporary retaining wall and clear enough space to bring in a piling rig, which was used to drill and put in the first four piles. Our contractor Fletcher Construction is now building bridge supports, or abutments, at each end.” Mr Swainson says the new bridge will be wider than the existing bridge with footpaths and cycle lanes on each side and four traffic lanes (three at first and space for a future fourth lane). “It will also have a longer span so there is enough room underneath for a second train line at Johnsonville Station. “That’s not on the cards at this stage but the bridge has an expected life of 100 years so it

makes sense to plan for a growing population and future public transport improvements.” Between now and mid-November, there will also be work happening at the intersection of Moorefield and Broderick roads – so expect delays at times. Trenches will be dug

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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. Services Family Works offers in the lower North Island include social work, counselling for individuals including children, young people, adults and families, and parenting programmes. Family Works regional manager Nici Nixon says Family Works counsellors and social workers specialise in anger management, supporting and empowering 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.

ON SHOW: Liz Lucas and Frances Paku will be showing off their homes and gardens for the Khandallah Kindergarten House and Garden Tour. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Kavanagh

Houses and Gardens on show By Laura Kavanagh Locals will have a unique opportunity to explore some stunning houses and gardens owned by their neighbours this month. Khandallah Kindergarten is holding its annual House and Garden Tour on Sunday, November 23 showcasing a range of properties in Khandallah. The 13 properties featured are a mix of traditional and contemporary styles so there will be something for everyone. Activities include taking an ikebana class, getting refreshments at the vintage style café or buying plants to take home. Proceeds go towards improving the outdoor area for the kindergarten’s 80 children. Head teacher Susan Klein says the kindergarten is very fortunate to have such a wonderful fundraiser, which over the years has provided funds for renovating and improving the learning environment and purchasing educational resources for the children.

“We appreciate the support of our community and sponsors and love to see people enjoying themselves in our lovely suburb.” Frances Paku is looking forward to a sunny day as she showcases her garden for the fundraiser. “You can’t have a garden like this without sharing it,” Frances says. Liz Lucas will be showing people around her 1930s house which she describes as a modest warm family home. Khandallah Kindergarten has held garden tours since 1992 but this will be the first year the tour includes houses.  Tickets are $30 – www.khandallahhouseandgardentour.org.nz or from these locations: Khandallah kindergarten, 24 Everest Street, Automat café and Dunshea’s Deli, 7 Burma Road, Videotime, 5 Ganges road, Millwood Gallery, 291 B Tinakori Road, Thorndon The frontroom café, 42 Tutere Street, Waikanae

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It’s time to get out in the garden and start planning what you are going to grow over the summer months. As New Zealand is a country that has a lot of regional differences in terms of climate and soils, it’s important to know what to grow and when – which is where a planting calendar comes in handy. Sowing and planting, in gardening terms, mean different things. Sowing is when you are dealing with seeds and planting refers to either ready-grown seedlings or the actual planting of a bulb or tuber, such as garlic or potatoes. While there will always be a debate over growing your own vegetable plants from seed versus buying ready-grown seedlings, both are an excellent pass time, as well as a cheaper option that pays off in the long run. Growth rates can also vary throughout the year. Be aware that even though you can sow and grow some crops all year round, the growth rate in winter slows down as the temperatures drop. Wellington is in the warm-temperate (Middle) – meaning cool winters and warm summers. Temperatures in spring and summer range from 10-25°C and will get down to near freezing in the winter. While the main growing season is from mid-September to May/June, you can grow all year round. Looking ahead to the summer months, gardeners can look to start planting courgette, carrots, potatoes, lettuce, radish, tomatoes, beans – and the ever popular strawberries. Remember to ready the soil and replenish the nutrients ahead of planting, and ensure to give plants or seedlings enough room to mature over time.  If you would like to know more about what to plant and when, planting calendars are available online – with a good one on www.tuigarden.co.nz.

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Q: How are you spending the school holidays?

Amy Thomson Johnsonville We went to Toyworld for the Frozen themed party. We all got party bags at the end. It was lots of fun. I also went to pot decorating at the mall.

Gemma Thomson Johnsonville We went to Wairarapa for two days and went to the pools there. I also got my cast off my arm and went to a sleepover. It’s been really fun.

Hannah Edgar Johnsonville We went to Taupo and went to an adventure park. My foot got caught and I sprained my wrist. I also went to Tauranga to see my great nanna. On the way back home, there was snow on the Desert Road and we got out to play. My dad got a snowball and it hit me on the side of my face.

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I just went to the pot decorating at the mall. I went to Lower Hutt to a photo frame decorating craft class. I put a photo of my sister and I in the frame and it’s in my room.

I went to Napier and went to the beach. I saw baby farm animals in Upper Hutt. It was fun.

Cameron Miller Khandallah We went to Masterton and went swimming. It was warm. We also played tennis and I won. We also went to Castle Point and climbed the mountain.

New counsellor joins local counselling service The Johnsonville Terrace Centre Counselling Service has welcomed a new counsellor and coordinator to its ranks. Annelies Marx-Devey joined the team this year replacing long-serving Nanka BeesleyHoedemakers, who is taking an extended trip to see her family in the United Kingdom. Annelies is a member of the New Zealand Association of Counsellors and has had

many years of counselling experience in her home country, the Netherlands and the UK before coming to New Zealand. She works with adults, couples and young people in private practice and is concurrently also a volunteer on the phone helpline ParentHelp. Annelies joins Susan Rawlins and between them they offer appointments on Tuesday,

Wednesday and Thursday. The Johnsonville Terrace Centre Counselling Service has been operating locally for twenty years and provides professional counselling services to those in the Ngaio to Linden region with service located at 18 Dr Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville. Chairperson of the Johnsonville Terrace Centre Trust Alison Craig says the counselling service has always been able to offer a small number of lower cost appointments to those in financial need and this is discussed with the counsellor when the first contact is made. She says the service has had fantastic financial support over the years from local charities and businesses.  To make an appointment with the counselling service leave a messge on 04 478 0140 and the coordinator will contact you within 24 hours. NEW FACE: Annelies Marx-Devey has joined the team. PHOTO SUPPLIED

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Now we’re inviting members of our community to join us to socialise and have some fun. Men’s Club Tuesdays from 2-4pm Join the men of Cashmere for stimulating activities, to chat about the rugby and enjoy some refreshments. Recreation Club Fridays 1-3pm Join us for a game of bowls or a gentle exercise class followed by afternoon tea. If you live in the Johnsonville area we can pick you up and drop you home. Call us on (04) 477 7067 to find out more or register your interest. Visit www.central.enliven.org.nz Call 0800 36 54 83 (that’s 0800 ENLIVEN) or Email enliven@psc.org.nz

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Nineteen award youth grant By Dan Whitfield Nineteen young hopefuls received an investment into their future as a result of being recipients of the Johnsonville Youth Grants Trust. Fergus Bramley, Madeleine Brocklesby, Agnes Chu, Sarah Collis, Katherine Kooistra, Hamish Laing, Olivia Mitchell, Rachel Murray, Ryan Naftel, Shannon Poultney, Hayden Robertson, Anna Tribe, Jessica Ah Chong, Michael Kalapage, Richard Kay, Piimio Erepeti Mei, Megan Robertson, Ellen Van Looy, Adrina Venayagam were this year’s successful applicants. They were aged between the aged of 13-24, and were from a range of locations between Tawa and Crofton Downs. It saw

them recognised in successful areas of academic study or those of interest to them – such as sport, professional abilities or artistic initiatives. As a major sponsor, Autostop Group Ltd’s managing director Chris Kirk-Burnnand spoke about how it was important to have strong communities. Chris says it is a “pat on the back” which recognises the achievement of these young people. He believes by helping others achieve, they will be able to go on and help someone else – paying back the support now with respect and help to others in the future. Other supporters of the grant include the Rotary Club of Johnsonville and the Shennan family. This year’s awards were held on Tuesday night at the Johnsonville

AWARDEES: Fergus Bramley, Madeleine Brocklesby, Agnes Chu, Sarah Collis, Katherine Kooistra, Hamish Laing, Olivia Mitchell, Rachel Murray, Ryan Naftel, Shannon Poultney, Hayden Robertson, Anna Tribe, Jessica Ah Chong, Michael Kalapage, Richard Kay, Piimio Erepeti Mei, Megan Robertson, Ellen Van Looy, and Adrina Venayagam. PHOTO: Dan Whitfield

Wrights Hill open day Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be open for public inspection again on Labour Day, Monday October 27. The World War II coastal battery first opened to the public in 1989, and will be accessible between 10am and 4pm. People are invited to self-guide themselves through the tunnels and gun emplacements. Enquiries: Mike Lee 04 476 8593

Community Centre. Awardee Olivia Mitchell addressed the audience after the presentation, understanding the truth about paying it forward, and thanked those who had helped them succeed. The youngest awardee on the night was Shannon Poultney, a 13-years-old from Newlands Intermediate. Stand out submissions included grants to be used for rowing, a biomedical science degree at university, and to help with entry into the Royal Academy of Dance. The youth grants started in 1987 and this year there will have been about 306 made with a total of $540,326. In attendance was also Mayor Celia Wade-Brown who presented the awards to the recipients.

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Once again spring is here with its mixed bag of weather, idyllic boating days and “best stay at home” days. In Wellington it can change between the two rapidly, which is why checking weather forecasts before you go boating, and watching the weather while you are out, is so important. Checking marine weather forecasts is also one of the 5 messages being promoted this year in the Safer Boating Week (17-24 October). Safer Boating week is a new initiative between Maritime NZ, Coastguard, Regional Councils and others to raise awareness of some key safety issues. The messages can be seen in the advert next to this. Greater Wellington will be assisting in this by doing free buoyancy testing of lifejackets. We cannot test inflatable lifejackets, although we can give you advice on how to check these yourself. On Saturday October 18 we will be next to the Man Coastguard container at the Mana Cruising Club launching ramp between 11am and 1 pm. On Sunday 19 October we will be by the Wellington Coastguard building near the public launching ramp in Evans Bay. Your lifejacket will get wet (in fresh water) Coastguard Boating Education are running a promotion with their courses, see their website www.boatingeducatuion.org.nz  For more information, a boating safety pack or any other enquires about safety on the regions coastal contact us, office hours 04 830 4160 or email harbours@gw.govt.nz

Wednesday October 15, 2014

OUT & ABOUT

Spring Festival Chinese Bazaar PHOTO CREDIT: BELLA PHOTOGRAPHY

 The Lion Dance – a mix of Northern and Southern Chinese Lion Dances danced by European and Chinese children.

 Selling ever popular pork buns  Errol Young rolls out and cuts dough ready to be cooked into fried bread sticks.

The Anglican Chinese Mission Church and Centre was a hub of activity on October 4 when crowds gathered for the Spring Festival Chinese Bazaar. The annual fundraiser was a hit with locals with Asian and Chinese food on sale, cultural performances and bargains galore.

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 Anglican Chinese Mission and Chinese Centre Minister, Henry Yap and Bishop Justin Duckworth enjoy each others company.

 Nicole, Jenny, Emily with Chloe (2) and Caitlyn (5).

Appeal for guardian angels By Laura Kavanagh October is Angel Month and Family Works Services are looking for guardian angels to support children affected by violence. Angel month is time to focus on rebuilding families by ending family violence and helping children feel safe. A guardian angel gives just a dollar a day to help provide social services for at-risk children and their families, including counselling, parenting programmes, and social work support. The money helps support child victims of violence, Mums and Dads who are struggling to communicate their

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range of issues including anger management and grief and loss. “We do home visits and assessments with families, and the biggest issues are around finances and housing,” Taiana says. She says despite the sad reality many children’s situations; she has known some amazing success stories for families affected by violence. Family violence is never okay and Family Works services help children feel safer, loved and cared for, and families empowered to make positive changes in their lives.  To become a guardian angel, you can donate at www. angel.org.nz or by calling 0800 20 50 80.

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EXHIBITION: Karori Arts and Crafts members Penny Moore and Patricia Sturrock will be submitting some of their beautiful pieces into the exhibition. PHOTO CREDIT: Laura Kavanagh

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Summer is here and, with longer days and better weather, those who have been waiting to sell are putting their plans into action. Part of the selling process is carefully selecting who will represent you in the sale. A poor decision could cost thousands or tens of thousands of dollars on the sale.

FUN IN THE SUN: 2013's Tennyson Street Fair. PHOTO CREDIT: Patrick Lim Photography

Street fair returns Wellington’s fastest growing little street fair is returning to Te Aro’s Tennyson Street on October 19 and is set to be bigger and better than ever. The Tennyson Street Fair, in just its third year, has expanded to meet demand, filling the entire length of the inner city street with market stalls, food, bands, art and family entertainment. Event manager Thomas Buchanan says last year an estimated 4000-5000 people attended through the day, and word has got out that it is a great family day

out, so he is expecting even more people this year. “With the expansion we’ve been able to fit in a bigger range of food and market stalls, along with additional entertainment options for all the family – it’s going to be a good one,” Thomas says. In addition to market and food stalls, the fair also encompasses a pop-up art gallery featuring local artists, with works for sale, two stages with bands playing all day, and several fun entertainment options for all the family. Created by local church, Elim

International Church, the fair is seen as a great way of creating community in inner city Wellington, and previous years have also included community workshops, challenges, and fundraising opportunities.  The Tennyson Street Fair runs from 10.30am–4.30pm on Sunday, October 19, with a postponement date of October 26 in case of bad weather. Further details for the event can be found online at www. tennysonstreetfair.co.nz.

Every real estate agent shares their success stories and tells you they provide a great service. Some will even tell you they’re the best! But if you ask the following questions when you engage an agent, you will soon sort out the best from the rest. How many properties have you sold this year?

If the answer is only a handful how can they that prove they consistently get offers, or obtain top dollar or solve problems (which are inevitable as todays buyers are super cautious) It’s like running – someone who runs ﬁve times a week will be a lot ﬁtter and mentally alert than someone who runs once a week.

How many properties are you – not your ofﬁce currently selling?

A few properties will mean only a few buyers and a complete reliance on the advertising to generate leads. If it is only advertised on the internet or with limited print media your property will not be exposed to all potential buyers.

How long have the properties you’re selling been on the market?

If it is longer than two months then the marketing campaigns probably aren’t working. However, as we know, some properties are more difﬁcult to sell than others. You need to ask what has the agent done to generate new leads and to keep the properties fresh in the buyer’s mind.

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What have you done over the last month which is above and beyond the expected level of service to close a contract?

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DECLUTTER YOUR WARDROBE: The Karori Clothing Swap fundraiser will be a great way to update you wardrobe in time for summer. PHOTO CREDIT: pixeden design

Karori Clothing Swap Fundraiser Needing to refresh your wardrobe? The inaugural Karori Clothing Swap is opening its doors on Wednesday, October 22, from 7pm–10pm at the St Johns Hall (corner Karori Road and Campbell Street) in Karori. Organiser Inge Doig says “We hope to make the Karori Clothing Swap an annual event as a Fundraiser for community projects.” This year the funds raised will be donated to the much needed Karori Event Centre.

The Karori Clothing Swap is a good opportunity to de-clutter your wardrobe and fill it with clothes you will actually wear. As well as raising funds and a fun evening out clothing swaps are also considered an act of environmentalism. Tickets are $15, which includes entry and a snack and drink upon arrival. Drinks have been sponsored by New World Karori. Home baking and raffles will be for sale on the night, with contributions from Lifesense Karori Mall,

Marsden Books, Absolute Bliss and Whittakers amongst others. You can also book in with a Personal Stylist and Sylver and Shackel Jewelry and C&S Design will be selling their products on the night. Bring good quality, clean clothing to swap: bring one item choose one, bring two choose two etc. Additional items will be $5 each (cash only).  To book your tickets now call 476 7854. Karori Clothing Swap is on Facebook. Only 100 tickets will be sold.

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Blackadder comes to stage

HUMOUROUS AFFAIR: Marcus Lawson of Khandallah as the Hon. George Colthurst and Lyndon Jones of Grenda North as Captain Darling. PHOTO SUPPLIED

Fans of British comedy are in for a treat as the Wellington Repertory Theatre presents Blackadder Goes Forth, by Ben Elton and Richard Curtis, a production that will appeal to not only regular theatregoers but also anyone who enjoys the TV show. Director Neil Haydon says as well as being classic comedy, this revival of Blackadder Goes Forth is timely with this year being both the centenary of the start of WWI and the 25th anniversary of when the show first aired on television.

Based on the fourth and final series of the BBC hit comedy, this play places the recurring characters of Blackadder, Baldrick and George scheming to get out of the trenches in Flanders during WWI. G enera l Melchet t & Captain Darling thwart their efforts in their own bumbling style, with other memorable characters including the Red Baron, Flashheart and Bob. The four episodes the play is based on are: • Captain Cook (Baldrick’s innovative cuisine is all that saves Blackadder from

going over the top) • Major Star (Blackadder organizes a variety show but Melchett falls for the leading lady) • Private Plane (Blackadder joins the Royal Flying Corps but must prepare for a fate worse than death when captured by Baron von Richthofen) • General Hospital (Blackadder becomes a Spycatcher at the Military Hospital). “Wellington Repertory’s production of Blackadder III (the Regency Period) in May 2012 was extremely popular,” Neil says.

“We encourage people to book early for Blackadder Goes Forth to avoid disappointment.” The production runs from Wednesday, October 22 to Saturday, November 1 (excluding Monday, October 27, and production times vary) at the Gryphon Theatre, Ghuznee Street, Wellington. To book tickets, email bookings@wellingtonrepertory.org.nz, or call 479 3393. Tickets prices are $25 waged, $20 unwaged, $18 for pre-paid groups of 10 or more.

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Board of Trustees Election Nominations are invited for the election of two parent representatives to the board of trustees. A nomination form and a copy of the notice will be posted to all eligible voters. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon on Friday 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. The poll closes at noon on Friday 14 November 2014. Signed Kate Koch Returning Officer Raroa Normal Intermediate School

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Wednesday October 15, 2014

Fundraising

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Diabetes Wellington is holding a fundraising film showing next month. My Old Lady will screen at the Lighthouse Cuba Street on November 13 to raise money for the charity. Diabetes Wellington offers services to those affected by diabetes and as a membership organisation; it encourages all people affected by diabe-

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WHATS ON...

the Johnsonville School in Morgan Street. Entry was via a smashed glass door and reaching through to unlock it. Eggs were thrown at a house in Cresswell Place. In Newlands, a Toyota Corona and a Nissan Sentra, parked in Ruskin Road, had their batteries stolen. A shop in Mcmillan Court had its front window smashed. A metal screen prevented access and nothing was stolen. In Mark Avenue, Grenada Village, fence panels of a house were damaged by a group of vandals.

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In Johnsonville, the garage of a rental property in Fraser Avenue was entered and tools, car parts and hanging lights were taken. A burglary also took place at a house in Burgess Road while the occupants were sleeping upstairs. Entry was made through an insecure kitchen window. The burglars exited through a ranch slider door taking a quantity of electronic, computer equipment, and a camera with them. A further haul of laptops and Ipads was made when burglars broke into

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 People can support Diabetes Wellington by attending the film screening starting from 8pm. To buy tickets, visit the centre at Level 1, 138-140 Wakefield Street

Johnsonville Neighbourhood Watch

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Locally, the Wellington Diabetes Team and Hutt Valley Locality Team develop better services for people with diabetes through cooperation and communication between medical agencies and people with diabetes.

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they understand the problems people with diabetes face, whether newly diagnosed or having had the condition for many years. The centre also has a library holding a large range of information on a range of different topics. Through regional and national meetings, Diabetes Wellington gives voice to issues of importance that affect people locally in Wellington and in New Zealand via Diabetes New Zealand.

There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. Voting closes at noon on 14 November. R. A. Carmichael Returning Officer

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SPORT

Wednesday October 15, 2014

Sporting success for Victoria students Victoria's supreme athletes and administrators from a variety of sports have been honoured at the 2014 Victoria University Blues Awards. The Blues are the highest recognition the University can give to people who have, by their sporting achievements or contribution to sport, brought credit to the institution. They are awarded by the Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association (VUWSA). A total of 30 Blues Awards were presented by Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Professor Grant Guilford and VUWSA President Sonya Clark at a function held at the University's Pipitea Campus in central Wellington. New Zealand swimming and

surf life saving representative Samantha Lee was named Sportsperson of the Year. Samantha, who is completing a Bachelor of Biomedical Science at Victoria, has had an outstanding 12 months. She gained two fourth placings at the recent Commonwealth Games in Scotland, fifth and sixth placings at the Pan Pacific Championships in Queensland in August and three first placings at the Oceania Championships in Auckland. The 2014 title of Maori Sportsperson of the Year went to Chapman Kutia who is ranked number four in junior squash in New Zealand. Chapman has been playing squash competitively since the

age of eight. In 2014 he was one of four selected in a squad of nine for the Junior World Championship, which took place in Namibia. He also competed as part of the New Zealand Junior Team in the Trans Tasman Series last year. The President of Victoria University Rowing Club, Sean Durkin, received the award for Sports Administrator of the Year. Sean, a fourth year law and commerce student, has been club President since 2013 as well as a director of the Wellington Rowing Association. Sean has been heavily involved in coaching and administrating rowing in Wellington for the past four years. He has undertaken fundraising

for major Rowing Club assets and also organised a sizable team to participate at the National Championship in Dunedin.

Professor Guilford commended all the recipients of Blues Awards for their dedication and success.

High hopes for this season

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Tuesday, Thursdays; Blaze training on Sundays, and gym sessions in between,” she says. The local girl went to Onslow College and has played for them ever since. She has also played junior cricket for Johnsonville. She has been playing cricket since she was five-years-old. In between enjoying the game she loves, she works at Equestrian Sports New Zealand (ESNZ) where she is the team leader in member services. “It’s very interesting to work in a sport I knew nothing about when I first started…We deal with all the results, registrations, memberships of riders and horses nationwide. Along with lots of others bits and pieces,” Renee says.

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