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Johnsonville School got their giving hands out last week when students organised a Coin Trail to help those in need in Vanuatu. Hearing the aftermath of Cyclone Pam, the Whanau Leaders at the school decided to raise money for World Vision’s Vanuatu aid efforts, and arranged for each student to bring some gold coins. Continued on page 2 COIN TRAIL: Jemma Ellingham, Anirugh Sangar, and Anuah Son (10) place coins on the school drawing to raise money for Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam hit. PHOTO: Emily Elliott
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about nature but will write whatever comes to her head. The Final Goodbye by Arushi Bhatnagar I miss you daddy please come back, I know you’re gone and that’s not fair. I miss your jokes, I miss your house, those walks on the beach, and eating French fries. You and mum saved my life, but we didn’t get to save yours. Your laughter I miss most of all, I’ve seen you in my dreams, why don’t you talk? Daddy you made everyone cry, I miss you ever since you died, I wish you could come back, and give me a hug again.
Giving because they can Continued from page 1 School leader Jemma Ellingham and year six student Anuah Son chalked a pink heart with the word ‘Vanuatu’ on the school grounds, and had each class lay their coins along the chalk lines. Ten-year-old Anuah says the fundraiser was a good way to help communities in Vanuatu. “We’re doing it to give money to people who have suffered a lot. We go to school with clothes and food and they don’t,” she says. Jemma says the idea was a simple way of raising funds, with about 300 children taking part and an aim to have the whole drawing lined with coins. Johnsonville School principal Bary Schon says the school wants and expects
COIN TRAIL: Jemma Ellingham, Anirugh Sangar, and Anuah Son (10) place coins on the school drawing to raise money for Vanuatu after Cyclone Pam hit. PHOTO: Emily Elliott
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Spicy disruptions By Emily Elliott
While owners of Newland’s Wellington Spice are not happy about an ongoing influx of young teenagers creating disruption in the area and say enough is enough, police and schools believe the issue is being dealt with. Wellington Spice business owners Sharon Gill and Klaas Verwey say a group of around twenty young people congregate around the store’s outdoor access way in the mornings before school, during lunchtimes, and in the afternoons. Sharon says the group smoke, consume liquor, use explicit language, and ride their scooters up and down the pathways at extreme speeds – on weekends as well as the during the week. Sharon says she is concerned that the group is school aged, and says when she stands up and tells them to leave, they are verbally abusive. “They continually hit balls against the windows. Sometimes they swing their scooters above their heads,” says Sharon and Klass. “It’s not a play area and it’s not an area for them to stand up and be abusive to shop owners,” Sharon says. “We don’t ask a lot, we just want them gone.” Klaas says he wonders what their parents would think of the behaviour. “They’re in front of the shops so people get scared to come in,” says
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inbriefnews Neighbourhood stories to become short films The Newlands Community Centre is currently running a storyboard for people to “peg up their stories” of what is going on around their neighbourhood. These can be the little things that make the neighbourhoods great, and residents can look at some of the stories that have already been written and add their own. The best stories will be made into animated videos. More information can be found at www.wellynextdoor.co.nz.
Stroke Club meetings UNHAPPY OWNERS: Wellington Spice owners Sharon Gill and Klaas Verway say youth are being disruptive in the area – meanwhile schools and police say the situation is being resolved. PHOTO: Emily Elliott
Sharon. Although Sharon says they are not the only business in the area having problems with the disruption, Constable Stu Rowe at the Johnsonville Policing Station says the police are aware of the activity. “We’re working with the local community to resolve the situation.” This includes a partnership with Newlands College, of which deputy principal Deb Mills says the school frequently has a pres-
ence in the shopping area to make sure nothing is out of sorts. Deb says the group is a very small minority of youth in the community, and that the upgrade of the Newlands Shopping Centre means it is now an attractive place for people to congregate. “Before school, after school, and during school, senior management go up there regularly to make sure things are okay. If a business calls, we respond quickly and we head there immediately,” she says.
“We respond, we support, and we talk with our students, especially about school visibility. We keep our relationship with business owners strong,” says Deb. Deb says the college has a good relationship with Constable Stu Rowe, who visits the school regularly to chat with the students. Have you seen youth being disruptive in the Newlands Shopping Centre? Do you think there is an issue? Email your thoughts to new@wsn.co.nz.
Roses given for Caregivers Week Enliven’s Cashmere Home and Cashmere Heights Home residents said thank you to their caregivers last week, when a lunch was held and roses were exchanged. Manger Aileen Oliver says the celebration was part of New Zealand’s Caregivers Week, and that every morning of the national week caregivers were given morning tea by
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Newlands theatre gathers for ‘Allo ‘Allo New Players Theatre Company is casting its net far and wide to encourage new members to enjoy the experience of live theatre, especially in time for its new production, ‘Allo ‘Allo. Now in their 40th year of providing theatre in the northern suburbs, New Players is on the lookout for people who wish to broaden their horizons, step out of their comfort zones, or put something back into their community. New Players are inviting locals to a promotional evening on Thursday, April 9 at the Newlands Community Centre at 8pm where they can meet current members and become familiar with the next production, ‘Allo, ‘Allo. Auditions are set totake place on Saturday, April 18 at 2pm. New Players AGM will be held Tuesday, April 14 at 8pm at the Newlands Community Centre, where all are welcome.
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Gold awards given to Keas By Emily Elliott
Craft in Churton Park Children can join a papercraft class for the school holidays, working with Rachael van Rij to create four fun and useful projects. Registrations are required, and children must be aged seven and over. The class is set for Tuesday, April 14, from 10am-12pm in the community centre. Email rachael@stuvr.com.
Grow worms over the holidays Sustainability Trust is running a workshop on Thursday, April 9, from 11am-12noon at the Newlands Community Centre where children will recycle a plastic bottle into demonstration worm farms. After they take their farm home, they can watch the worms transform food scraps, leaves and straw into lovely compost for the garden. Worms are provided, and the workshop is free, but a small koha is appreciated. To register for the session email newlandscc@wcc.govt.nz.
Music for the holidays Your children can learn the basics to music at the Churton Park Community Centre from April 14 to April 16 in a three day workshop. Explore, discover, create, and have fun with music. Sing songs, learn basic music theory, and play real instruments. A peformance for parents and caregivers will be on the final day. Contact FAB-Music@baker.org.nz for more information and for bookings.
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TOP ACHIEVERS: Kea Scouts Charlotte Parker and James Fullelove completed all of their Kea badges and were presented with gold awards by Kea leader Andrew Evans and group leader Hadyn Nicholls.
Two young members of Ngaio Keas were presented with gold awards as they achieved all of their Kea badges last week. Out of ten Kea badges they could achieve, eight-year-olds Charlotte Parker and James Fullelove have all ten sewn proudly onto their scout shirts. With four sections of challenges to complete including community, personal, outdoors, and new experiences, Kea leader Andrew Evans says it has been over four years since a gold award has been acquired by Ngaio Keas. A gold award is presented to a Kea Scout once they have achieved all possible badges under each section. All of the activities and challenges Charlotte and James had to complete for their badges are based around their development as a leader and a person, says Andrew. “They have to present and report back
to everyone else once they have completed a challenge. All skills and badges get tested by their leader,” Andrew says. James says that for some of the badges, they had to pick up litter, learn the Kea promise and motto in Te Reo Maori, and camp at Zealandia, among many other things. Kea Scouts is for six to eight year olds, which means that Charlotte and James are now heading up to Cubs – they will start with a blank shirt again and have to acquire new badges for different challenges they complete. “It’s not sad to leave Keas knowing we have all the badges,” says James. “I worked really hard but it was fun,” says Charlotte. “I’m really, really happy.” Were you a Scout? What are some of your memories of the challenges? Do you think it is a beneficial thing for children to be involved in? Send your thoughts to news@wsn.co.nz.
Speech winner off to Gallipoli George Barton will have the privilege of attending the Anzac Day centenary commemorations in Gallipoli this year. The Karori 17-year-old was given the opportunity after delivering a powerful, winning speech at this year’s regional final of the ANZ RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition. The Wellington College student’s speech entitled ‘The Choice to Remember – Why Anzac Lives On’ which focused on New Zealanders in WWI, also won the WellingtonTaranaki-West Coast final. Wellington-Taranaki-West Coast RSA District President Glover Anderson congratulated George on his winning speech. “It’s been an honour to hear the tributes to those who served this country in conflicts overseas. Once again, the standard of the regional final was truly remarkable.”
“We’re thrilled that this year all regional finalists will attend the very special event in Gallipoli, 100 years after our Anzac soldiers landed. It will be an experience that will stay with them for a long time and will strengthen the Anzac legacy among our young people for years to come,” he says. This year, to mark the centenary of troops landing in Gallipoli, all regional finalists are joining a group of Youth Ambassadors attending the Gallipoli remembrances – an initiative of the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs, the Hon Craig Foss. In previous years only the national winner of the competition has attended the commemorations. While George missed out on winning the national final earlier this month, the real honour is to be able to attend centenary commemorations in Gallipoli. The speech competition was
THE POWERFUL SPEECH: Wellington’s George Barton with competition officials. PHOTO: Supplied.
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New youth workers ready By Dan Whitfield and Emily Elliott
Piimio Erepeti is a young woman from Newlands who has successfully auditioned for the Rock Ballet School in Philadelphia, USA, for summer school this year. She is trying to raise funds to get there. One fundraising venture is a hangi at Nga Hau e Wha o Papararangi in Newlands on Sunday, April 19. Tickets for the hangi need to be ordered by Friday, April 10. Email Rose on portiapoet@gmail.com, or see her Give A Little page: www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/getpiimio2therock.
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Off-ramp closures as extra lane takes shape Work to create a new second lane on the Johnsonville motorway off-ramp is going well, says Council, but residents coming home late at night may find they need to take the Glenside/Churton Park exit on occasions. The closures will be made to do work that can’t safely be done while the ramp is in operation, and will generally happen between 10pm and 5am. At this stage, overnight closures are possible on April 8, 12, 13, 14 and 15, as well as on May 11,12, 18 and 19, however the dates are subject to change. The electronic signs in the Ngauranga Gorge will say if the ramp is closed, and information will also be available via Twitter and the Transport for Wellington website. Stephen Harte, Wellington City Council’s transport network development project manager, says the footpath adjacent to the off-ramp will also be closed for about a month from late April while a wider new shared pathway is built.
This will affect cyclists – particularly on the homeward journey – and pedestrians. Stephen says the only pedestrian and cycle route along the highway during this closure will be the one on the other side of SH1. Cyclists and pedestrians coming north up the Ngau ra nga Gorge will need to exit at Newlands, come over the bridge and get on to the pathway on the right-hand side that is mainly used in a city-bound direction. “We know all the work going on in the area is inconvenient at times but hope Johnsonville residents can bear with us for a few more months,” he says. “The new Broderick Road bridge, extra lanes, intersection improvements and shared cycle and pedestrian paths will help make getting into and around Johnsonville easier.” More information about the roading project is available at wellington.govt.nz/ jvilleroads.
Otari School places in regional comp Four students from Ota r i School practiced the sport of reading leading up to the Wellington Kid’s Lit Quiz last week when they placed second. A celebration of books and reading, the annual event is run internationally, and Matthew Dawson, Jack Croasdale, Andrew Booth, and Bronte Davies gathered at Papakowhai School to compete against other schools
in Wellington. Open to students in year six, seven, and eight, teams of four students work together to answer 100 wide-ranging book-related questions arranged in ten categories. The Kid’s Lit Quiz offers reading challenges, broadens literacy awareness, and motivates students to read. Participating students had the opportunity to
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win Whitcoulls book vouchers and also the chance to win onthe-spot cash prizes. The students say they were nervous as it was the first time they had entered the competition. Scoring nine out of 10 in their fi rst round and a perfect 10 in their second round, they listened to each other, agreed and disagreed, and answered each question. Jack says the quiz was exhilarating, and that when he heard the school came second on their first entry he was overjoyed! Andrew says: "The Lit Quiz was a tense event, but when we came second place by half a point I felt amazing. I really enjoyed the quiz, and learnt some more stuff about books as well. I’ve got a massive reading list now." Matthew says that although the team got off to a bad start, he was surprised and happy that they made a comeback. "It felt amazing coming second. I thought we would come last or something. The whole thing was fun, not just coming second, but just being there,” says Bronte. Samuel Marsden Collegiate School came first, and will be invited to compete at Nationals. The national winner will then be invited to compete at the international competition in the USA.
Johnsonville and Districts R&SA Welfare Trust ANZAC DAY PARADE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Saturday 25 April 2015 The Chairman and Trustees cordially invite citizens, and service and youth organisations in the Johnsonville area to attend the annual ANZAC Day parade and community service to be held in Johnsonville on Saturday the 25th of April 2015. The parade will assemble in Burgess Road at 9.15am, and step off at 9.30am for the march to the service at the Salvation Army premises at 125-137 Johnsonville Road at 10.00am. For further information, please contact Terry Knight, telephone 04-237 6212, mobile 027-277 3387, email knightt@xtra.co.nz.
NOTIFICATION OF TRAINING EXERCISE A local unit of the New Zealand Army will be carrying out a blank firing exercise in the vicinity of the Salvation Army premises at 125137 Johnsonville Road on Friday the 25th of April between the hours of 10.00am and 11.00am. ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC ARE WARNED OF THE ABOVE BLANK FIRING EXERCISE. For further information please contact the Johnsonville and Districts R&SA Welfare Trust, telephone 04-237 6212. T H J Knight, Chairman
Wednesday April 8, 2015
New dance in town By Emily Elliott
A new style of dance is coming to the Northern suburbs next month, with classes starting for all ages in Newlands. Cheerdance, a form of cheerleading but with jazz foundations, will be run by Elite Dance Academy and director Christina Magan says there is not currently a genre like it in the Wellington area. The academy currently runs from a studio in the Hutt Valley, and their dancers were part of the Johnsonville Christmas Parade a few month ago – interest from residents on this side of town grew from there. “The classes are really fun, and don’t follow a strict structure,” says Christina about Cheerdance. “We want to create a fun and safe environment where children can still be challenged. They need to gain a sense of accomplishment.” The dance instr uctor says Cheerdance has elements of competitive cheer, such as lifts and jumps, while following a jazz style of dance. “It’s something different. We don’t do exams – instead we focus on competitions and performances,” Christina says. “Exams focus on technique, and while that is important, performance is about getting kids up on stage and growing their confidence.” Christina says that there have been children who have come to Cheerdance classes shy, yet they still have a go and leave amazed at what they have achieved. Newlands resident and Elite dance coach Charlotte Tweedie is set to take the classes, after
A semi-retired Churton Park resident has gone from working in economics and law to writing people’s life stories out for them. Jim Collins used to write legal documents for the Government, but only started dabbling in creative writing recently – sparking his inspiration for telling the stories of others for their own legacy. “I’ve always had an interest in writing. If you want to be a writer
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putting her hand up to start them in the area. Christina says the classes should be up and running by next month, and that she hopes everyone will have a go. “We always offer the first class free. We want everyone to find their place. Sometimes it’s cheer, sometimes it’s ballet, or sometimes it’s hip hop.” “It’s about offering something to kids that they haven’t tried before,” she says.
While the classes have had interest from five to seven year olds, Christina says Cheerdance is for all ages and they will create more classes for age groups as necessary. For more information, visit the website at www.elitedance.co.nz.
of people, I’ve learned that you have to be creative,” says Jim. “I have an interest in people. Once they’re gone, then their stories are gone too.” Jim has so far meet with three people who have shared their life collection of stories, whether they are adventures or trials, or both. He then assembles photos from their past and has them digitalised, and puts together a book which he has printed for their families and themselves – usually around 20
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pages long, Jim says. “I can talk to people for five hours, just listening to all of their stories. They’re a valuable thing for families to have written down.” He has heard various adventures, and learnt about the history of the area that each person has come from – one, a song and dance man who stared in 1940s productions on London’s West End before migrating to New Zealand; another, a man who managed to jump on board a naval ship and proceeded to travel around the world. “You learn about the character of a person through their stories and what they do,” says Jim. “I do it because I enjoy doing it. It is a privilege to hear people’s stories.” Jim says his next book will be a collection of stories told by a man who used to help Sir Edmond Hillary on his expeditions, which Jim says will be exciting. “I’ll get to hear what makes an explorer.”
Do you think the art of storytelling has been lost? If you had a chance to have moments from your life written on paper, WRITER: Churton Park resident Jim Collins has taken to meeting with people would you? Email your thoughts and writing their life stories as a legacy for their families. to news@wsn.co.nz.
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Question: Who is your hero and why?
Helen Renwick, Karori “My mother, because she had seven children. I don’t know how she did it! I have two!”
Barry Lovegrove, Karori “Nelson Mandela. A lot of my life has been connected with Africa, and I have met the man. He ticks all 10 boxes on my list of what qualities a hero should have.”
Guy Ritani, Khandallah
Sieni Mose, Wainuiomata
Alice Harrison, Khandallah
“My Mum, because she’s really really understanding. She knows her stuff.”
“Nelson Mandela, because he helped the poor. He fought for people’s rights.”
“My English teacher. I like what she’s done with her life and her career.”
Junior Samau, Newlands “My Mum, she’s a really hard working person.”
EYE ON CRIME Johnsonville Neighbourhood Watch In Johnsonville a white Ford transit van parked unlocked while the driver was in the St. Vincent De Paul shop was entered and some clothing, a wallet and medication was stolen. In Newlands a black Jaguar sedan parked in Newlands Road, possibly unlocked, had a laptop computer stolen from it. In Horokiwi Road a white Toyota had its front passenger window smashed. The owner discovered that the distributer unit plus cables and plugs were stolen from the engine. In Helston Road a locked shed located on the property was entered and a wide range of diving equipment was stolen. In Khandallah a house in
Maldive Street, recently advertised for sale, was entered via a jemmied window. A number of items were stolen including a NZ passport, an Ipad, a Macbook, a watch, cash and a variety of sports bags. In Ngatoto Street a grey VW hatchback was damaged and other cars parked nearby had their wing mirrors ripped off. In Ngaio a vehicle parked in Ngaio Gorge Road (Trelissick Park) had its front passenger window smashed and a handbag and wallet, containing a drivers licence, NZ passport and bank cards, was stolen. In Crofton Downs a trailer parked on the street overnight in Chartwell Drive was stolen.
Katherine, Finlay (3), Alasdair (1) and Andrew MacNeill Bailey Hutchins (5), Olivia Gowans (3) and Emma Gowans. enjoy ice cream in the sun.
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Crofton Downs Picnic By Rachel Binning
The Crofton Downs Neighbours Day 2015 went so well that organiser Carolyn Blackwell says she had little time to capture her own photographs of the event. Knowing Neighbours Day was coming early in 2015, Carolyn decided late last year to organise a community picnic at Hunleigh Park in Crofton Downs. Carolyn says she “wanted to get people who lived together to do things together”. Despite being too late to be eligible for Wellington City Council funding for Neighbours Day,
Carolyn plowed on with her picnic plan. As well as notices being put onto the Crofton Downs Facebook page, dedicated posters were made, a listing put on Eventfinder, and a website formed. Determined for the event to work, Carolyn also put flyers into every house in Crofton Downs inviting locals to the picnic. The wet weather day was used and a warm sunny afternoon met locals for their picnic together. Local business, Crofton Downs Mitre 10 donated very welcome additions of a bouncy castle and a large BBQ for the event.
The smell of BBQ wafted around, children squealed delightedly on the bouncy castle, Girl Guide Pippins handed out individually decorated Girl Guide biscuits, good old fashioned banter and laughter of old was heard, and yesteryear games played of egg and spoon, three-legged and sack races. Pleased with the support for this event, Carolyn now has plans afoot for a picnic again next year, and she says residents can watch this space. For details: www.croftondowns.wordpress.com.
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Birds should be allowed food Dear Ed, Re the letter from Rosemary Cole about making it impossible for birds to get any of her fruit, this seems pretty mean-spirited to me. Thank goodness there are people who love wildlife and are happy to share our bounty with them. Aren't we all God's
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Squatting for the less fortunate By Emily Elliott
Youth from around Johnsonville had a rough night last weekend as they built their own shelters outside to live in for the night – all in the name of fundraising. The Caritas Challenge gathered primary school students, intermediate school students, teenagers, and young adults together to raise money for the Phillipines and Vanuatu through the challenge of sleeping outside with little resources. In its second year, Challenge 2000 youth worker Nicole Simson says about 100 participants, volunteers, and staff turned up last Friday to start building their shelters out of boxes. Nicknamed the challenge squatters, the large group were split into four and had to work with each to endure the cold night. “A range of guest speakers also came to speak to the group, which was a reality check,” says Nicole.
“It was said that we stood in solidarity with other homeless people for the night.” Challenge 2000 promoted the event at local schools before it began, and encouraged participants to ask their families and friends for fundraising support. “We’re creating awareness of the issues that people in Vanuatu or the Philippines, and even New Zealand, face,” says Nicole about the Caritas Challenge event. “Until you can physically face it yourself, you don’t know how hard it is.” Nicole says a lot of comments from the participants were about the cold and discomfort of the ground. The group ate rice and noodles across Friday evening and Saturday. All donations made go toward Caritas New Zealand, a catholic organisation which aims for a world free of poverty and injustice. To donate towards Caritas and their work, visit the website www.caritas.org. nz/donate.
Animal sessions at Animates Children have a chance to learn about their favourite Easter animals these holidays as Animates Kaiwharawhara launches their school holiday programme. The ‘All About Easter Animals’ learning session will be held 11am on Thursday 9 and 16 April during the break, and will teach children about rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens. Store manager Matt James says the sessions are a great way for kids to pick up important life skills, such as promoting kindness and compassion towards all animals.
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Digging deep for cyclone victims By Rachel Binning
A young man who was given the opportunity to live in Vanuatu for a year is now giving back to the people who helped shape who he is today, after Cyclone Pam devastated their community. Matt Potts spent his childhood growing up in Wadestown and Khandallah before going on to study at Victoria University, when New Zealand’s Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA) provided Matt with the opportunity to use his sense of social justice and to help make a difference to others’ lives. For 12 months in 2012 Matt lived in Luganville on Vanuatu’s largest island, Santo, working in the youth centre with a woman named Judith. He became close to Judith’s family and has continued the friendship, so when he heard the devastation created by Cyclone Pam last month, Matt wanted to help out. Matt organised his Northern suburbs-based family to reach into their pockets and send money to provide some immediate support to Judith and her husband Fremy’s family – over $1000 was sent. “Judith and Fremy have been providing accommodation to 25 adults and their children since Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu,” says Matt. Matt says that in Judith and Fremy’s community, most people live in temporary shacks
made from reused materials. “Judith and Fremy live in a solid concrete house which was mainly unaffected by the cyclone and so they have taken in those around them who have lost shelter.” He says money sent to Judith and Fremy helps support those living under their roof. Matt explains that many locals living in urban areas are in temporary housing, as they have moved in from outer islands looking for work. “Often there are land ownership issues, along with a lack of finances to build a permanent house, and so they build temporary shelters which are easily dismantled if need be,” Matt says. Judith and Fremy told Matt that most people in their community have no shelter and are lacking money and resources to rebuild those that existed in the aftermath of Cyclone Pam. “Food supplies are also in short supply and food aid is slow to be distributed on the ground,” Matt says. “The biggest needs as of now are materials to rebuild shelter and ongoing access to food supplies” Matt said. Judith and Fremy emailed Matt last week to say they are grateful for the international support to their local community. "We would like to thank everyone for their support and of course thank God for His leading that none of our family members was hurt during the cyclone.”
Glenside Halfway House mystery An archaeological investigation at the Council-owned Halfway House in Glenside last week uncovered some interesting artefacts, but the most notable findings came from what wasn’t found. There was no evidence to indicate this was the site of the original 1840s Halfway House or an accommodation house. “These findings answer one question, but present us with many more,” says Council senior advisor Vanessa Tanner. “Where was the original halfway house and why did the current building inherit its name? It’s still a mystery.” Vanessa added that the fact that this is not the site of the 1840s Halfway House does not diminish the historic value of the present 1880s house and its surroundings. “The Halfway House is highly valued by the community, which is one of many factors that contribute to the heritage value of a location in addition to age and integrity, associations with people, events, and activities, and sense of place.” It will take a couple of months to analyse the artefacts that were found, which include 19th-century bottle glass, a variety of ceram-
The ladies in the Crafty Critters group have been working hard to finish a commemorative board for the names reflected on the gate at Johnsonville Memorial Park. About 15 members of the craft group have been involved in the project, with everyone interested in the focus on Johnsonville and the respected soldiers from the area. Names on the board, also marked on the park’s gate, include Wallace, Bould, Angell, Rice, and Doyle. The project has taken the group about a
month to create, with six members Marilin Porteous, Denise Gravit, Leza Hooper, and Elanor Ranson putting the finishing touches on last Wednesday. Denise says it is not often the focus is on Johnsonville – the community has an Anzac Day parade but it doesn’t come past the gate. “We just thought it would be nice to show empathy on the WW100 commemorations. It’s the first time that something like this has been done on the gate,” Denise says. Another member of the group who has been heavily involved in the project was Caroline Smith.
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Batting for life By Emily Elliott
Softball is constantly on the mind says Newland’s Dona Francis, who was made a life member of the Johnsonville Softball Club recently after 43 years of service. Working as a trust account administrator for a law firm by day, the rest of her waking hours are spent involved with Johnsonville Softball Club and Wellington Softball Association, as well as Central Region Softball and Western
Bays Softball Association. Both of her parents played softball, and her father was also a life member of the Johnsonville Softball Club. Her children caught the batting-bug too, with Dona’s daughter representing New Zealand in softball and her son playing for the premier 2 team. “It’s a family thing. I’ve played since I was eight,” Dona says. “We did play other sports as kids, but it’s been the one
sport that has continued.” Dona says she was honoured when she received the life membership in March, but says her commitment to the club couldn’t have been made without the help of her mother. “I have a good mother who volunteered to cook tea when I was at various meetings – especially when the kids were younger.” “I wouldn’t be able to do what I am doing without her,” says Dona.
Dona says her mind is constantly thinking about the sport, what is coming up, and what needs to be done to help the various clubs she is the administrator for. “My brain thinks softball all year around. All that is on my mind is softball, softball, softball!” “I just love it. Johnsonville is the best club in Wellington. It’s governed well, with members who are fun and loyal. It’s very well run,” says Dona.
LIFE MEMBER: Dona Francis was made a life member of the Johnsonville Softball Club last month.
NETBALLERS: Pulse captain Katrina Grant with Future Captains Annie Jencova, 12, and Caitlin Revell, 11, and Magic defence Leana de Bruin. Photo: Photosport
Fans fly high at ANZ Championship All eyes were on two young Wellington netballers on Monday last week as they stood side by side with Central Pulse captain Katrina Grant and Waikato Bay of Plenty Magic defence Leana de Bruin in front thousands of fans at the TSB Bank Arena. Ngaio player Caitlin Revell, 11, won the opportunity to meet the captains and high five each player as they ran on court through the ANZ Future Captains competition. The Raroa Intermediate student says she loved the chance to go out on court with the players. “It was pretty scary at first but it was cool. I liked high fiving the players as they came on court; they’re really tall,” Caitlin says. The keen netballer plays year round and hopes to one day play for the Pulse.
“I really like being in a team and competing. I play goal attack and I got some shooting tips from watching Irene van Dyk. She was putting her hand out a lot and moving to the sides to get the ball. I’m going to try that out.” ANZ Head of Sponsorship Susan McGregor says many young netballers dream to compete in the elite trans-Tasman tournament and being a Future Captain gives them a taste of what it’s like. “We’re giving 62 children from across the country the chance to be a Future Captain at each of the ANZ Championship matches this season. It’s a once in a lifetime experience to stand out on court with the pros and hopefully it inspires a few players to keep training hard, it could definitely be one of them one day soon.”
NATIONALS: Esther Matthews, Aliyah De La Mare, Tiana Solomon, Annalise Ifi, Leah Pauline, and Ria Nathu from Wellington Girls’ College competed at the National Secondary School Waka Ama Championships last weekend.
WGC place at nationals Wellington Girls’ College waka ama team had a successful weekend at the National Seconday School Waka Ama Championships last weekend.
Held on Rotorua’s Blue Lake, the team made it into the Bowl Final in the W6 250m and placed third, as well as qualifying to compete in the Plate Final for the W6 500m.
Karate boys take home medals
Top eight for Newlands College netball Newlands College netball one team are now part of knock-out tournament after competing at the national secondary schools tournament late last year.
Last week, Newlands College played Palmerston North Girls’ High School in a curtain raiser for the ANZ Championship with the Pulse, and won 39-25.
The result now places them in the top eight netball teams in the country, playing Wellington East Girls’ College next week when they open for the Pulse again.
Jackson Adams, Straten Palamidis, and Daniel Martinsen performed well at the GKR Karate Wellington Regional Tournament last weekend. The seven-year-old boys from Johnsonville and Woodrige competed in the 8th grade division. Jackson won bronze for Kumite, while Straten took home a gold for kata, and Daniel won a silver for both kumite and kata.
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