The Eastbourne Herald October 2022

Bird protection under review

Questions raised by neighbours of Bishop Park over the planned penguin protection measures on Rona Bay Beach have prompted a review by the alliance group which includes Hutt City Council. The sanctuary, one of three Kororā sanctuaries planned as the new shared path dislodges the little blue penguins from Marine Drive, has proved controversial. The other sanctuaries are planned for Robinson Bay and Whiorau Reserve in Lowry Bay, with one for Oystercatchers planned for Sorrento Bay.

The Environment Court gave resource consent for Tupua Horo Nuku, the Eastern Bays Shared Path, in 2021. This included the requirement to establish bird protection areas for Oystercatchers in Sorrento Bay and Penguins in Rona Bay, Robinson Bay and Whiorau Reserve. The consent included maps setting out where these areas are to be applied. However, there is some flexibility in how these areas are designed and applied within the designated zones.

Once the review has been done, the alliance group and members of the community will meet again.   Hutt City Council says the intent is to find a solution that works for the community and addresses the important requirements around bird protection.

The detailed plans for the bird protection areas will be developed by specialists to meet the requirements of the consent conditions and to incorporate, where possible, feedback from the community. Once created, these detailed plans will be shared for consultation.

New board plans for busy 3 years

Any of the candidates who stood for the five Eastbourne Community Board seats would have been good, according to returning member Bruce Spedding.

The elected members include one new member, Emily Keddell, who joins Murray Gibbons, Bruce Spedding, Belinda Moss, and Frank Vickers. The board will be busy over

the next three years as bay-by-bay consultation takes place as Tupua Horo Nuku gets underway, particularly planning how the shared access will work through Days Bay. Other areas the board is focusing on include climate change, emergency management and community resilience, expansion of the heritage trail, and engaging with local youth to make Eastbourne Continues on Page 3

Eastbourne Community Board members Bruce Spedding, Belinda Moss, Frank Vickers, Murray Gibbons and Emily Keddell.

Foraging artist

Fiona Christeller, well known for her architecture, is having a lot of fun making jewellery –especially since she built herself a light-filled studio in the backyard to work in.

Budapest when the Syrian refugees flooded Europe, and the contrast between their reception in Denmark, which had previously welcomed many, and the Hungarian capital, which rejected them, was dramatic. Take My Hand was a series of etched zinc brooches based on refugee photographs and Syrian imagery – her own and from news reports –that were tucked into translucent envelopes and sold in aid of the US-based Women’s Refugee Commission.

Fiona Christeller.

The York Bay artist loves to work with found objects. Her recent collection, Foraging, combined silver, silver wire and locally-found driftwood and flotsam with fragments of century-old silver spoons –fashioned by early Bay resident Molly Atkinson, the tiny spoon bowls were found in a hut on the hill above the Christeller home.

An architect for more than 30 years before completing her BAppA (contemporary jewellery) at Whitireia NZ, Ms Christeller is a storyteller at heart. In her architectural practice she always looked for a link to her clients’ stories; in creating jewellery she prefers to combine traditional with pre-loved materials, not only for reasons of sustainability but because of their history, the idea of combining past and future. Bone and bakelite curtain rings, old keys and architectural materials are all materials to inspire and create with, though her signature necklaces are those that combine etched brass tubing embellished with a deconstructed opshop necklace, and colourful plastic discs mixed with opshop seed pearls.

A semester spent in central Europe and Denmark midway through her degree course was to inspire an important collection.

She and partner Nigel Oxley were in

As well as exhibiting in Studio Toru’s current Collaborate II jewellery exhibition, Ms Christeller will be taking part in a Christmas Boutique Makers’ Market event at the ESSC on 4 December. She is also looking forward to once again being part of nonagenarian potter Nan Barker’s annual show in Point Howard on 26 November. “I've been going to open days there since I went with my own mother [potter Flora Christeller] a very long time ago. Nan is amazing and generous, fiercely independent and a mentor to all of us.” -

Ann Packer

Williams Park, Days Bay 10am-3pm

Sunday, November 20

(Rain postponement date: Nov 27)

What's Happening Hair!?

October 'round hair!

Let's talk Lakme...!! But first, I can't reiterate enough how important routine is with your hair care. No matter the product, you needs to build in some habits work for you, let's discuss the Lakme rotuine.

1. Clean with Deep Care Shampoo. Find yourself a high quailty cleaning product that moisturises and strengthens the internal structure of your hair but doesn't strip out all your natural oils your scalp produces.

2. Moisturise with Deep Care Conditioner. Add softness and resistance to breakage with a pamper product that gently takes care of every strand!

3. On a weekly basis, strengthen with Deep Care Treatment. A strong nourishing mask must be a part of your weekly ritual! I like to relax on a Sunday arvo with a cup of tea and my hair wrapped in a towel soaking in a high quailty mask!

4. Each morning as you wash your face, putting all the skin protection serums on, remember to put on your hair serums! Using Deep Care Drops, you can add that extra layer of protection and goodness which generates a fine protective barrier, giving a super-smooth feel and amazing shine!

5. Last but not least, it's a great idea to keep a wee mini pack of all the essentials in a travel pack so you can seamlessly maintain your good habits and routine while you're away travelling. Deep Care mini packs are perfect to take to the gym or to a weekend away, keeping you ready for whatever life throws at you!

I have a great range of Lakme products in my salon that I can use during a colour and blowave, as well as setting you us for success with take home shampoo, conditioner, and masks! So... you know what to do!

Anne Mackris-Berdebes

Eastbourne Lions

Eastbourne Market

Next ECB meeting:

7.15pm Tuesday 6 December, 2022, East Harbour Women’s Club, 145 Muritai Rd.

Thank you to all residents who voted in the Local Body Elections in October. The new Eastbourne Community Board will be sworn in at its first meeting on 6 December. The new Chair and Deputy Chair will be announced at that meeting.

Eastbourne.nz

The new Eastbourne.nz website includes useful information for residents, including recordings of meetings, the rubbish and recycling dates, and information about coming events.

Eastbourne Community Board (ECB)

Residents are welcome to contact board members. Members often sort minor issues directly with council staff or may ask for a report from officers to go on the next meeting agenda. You can also contact us on the Eastbourne Community Board Facebook page and at eastbourne.nz.

School closing

by Ann Packer

The “little school delivering a big experience” is facing its final term.

San Antonio School, which opened in 1936 with 60 children, goes into Term Four 2022 with just 20. The expected roll next year is even lower, and the decision to close has been made.

The Board of Trustees made the recommendation to the Archdiocese of Wellington to close the school at the end of 2022, and representatives of the Archdiocese have now concluded their consultation with the parish and school community. If the Board's recommendation is supported by the Cardinal, the Archdiocese and Ministry of Education will follow the statutory closure process.

BOT presiding member Luke Mathieson says it was a difficult decision for the board to make but the right one, given the circumstances. “We felt that making the decision now would give families and staff certainty and time to make alternative arrangements for next year.”

Ministry of Education staffing formulas show the school would be funded for only 1.3 teachers next year, with all students being

From Page 1 a great place for younger people. Harbour Ward councillor elect Tui Lewis, says, along with climate change and the shared path, the introduction of kerbside food waste collection alongside our rubbish and recycling will be a high priority for our city.

Board members say their job is to represent the community, and they are hoping local residents will continue to engage with the board, by attending meetings and contacting members with any ideas and concerns.

taught in one classroom. Their operations grant would be reduced, and would be unlikely to cover all costs.

Mr Mathieson says the school has had a long history in the Eastbourne community and they are looking forward to finishing the school year on a high, celebrating with past and current families on 19 November.

Principal Lindsey Dailly says Cardinal John Dew will preside over a special Mass to celebrate the history of San Antonio School on Saturday 19 November, at 5.30pm, at San Antonio Church, followed by a fun celebration at the school.

“We warmly welcome past and present staff and students, parishioners and the Eastbourne community to join us for this special recognition of our school.”

Past and present school families were saddened to hear of the closure. Libby Bloomfield, whose now-adult children all attended San Antonio, remembers amazing school productions with everyone involved. She says it was a caring and inclusive school that offered “the best school start” for her and Ashley’s three children. “All the families together felt like one big family.”

Frank Vickers (Deputy Chair) frank.vickers@huttcity.govt.nz

Ph 027 406 1419

Bruce Spedding bruce.spedding@huttcity.govt.nz

Ph 021 029 74741

Murray Gibbons murray.gibbons@huttcity.govt.nz

Ph 04 562 8567

Emily Keddell emily.keddell@huttcity.govt.nz

021 188 5106

Belinda Moss

belinda.moss@huttcity.govt.nz

Ph 029 494 1615

Tui Lewis (Ward Councillor) tui.lewis@huttcity.govt.nz

Ph 021 271 6249

San Antonio students in their familiar blue uniform, including wide-brimmed hat.

School librarian extraordinaire

by Ann Packer

How do you celebrate the achievement of 25 years as a school librarian? Muritai School marked this milestone in the career of Sue Fieldes by organising a book character dress-up day for the whole school, plus a splendid book cake, made by local baker, Jessie Berry.

Known to everyone, including the pupils, simply as “Sue”, Mrs Fieldes’ association with Muritai began in 1989 when Tim, the first of her and Blake’s four children, started school. When their youngest started school she found herself working in the office, covering a staff member who went on an extended overseas trip. A vacancy opened up in the school library at the end of that year and she’s been there ever since. She has seen a whole generation go through –some of her earliest readers are parents of kids now at the school.

A fervent believer in the idea of the library as a sanctuary, Mrs Fieldes says a recent definition of school libraries as “a safe space promoting literacy and wellbeing” is well supported by research.

Mrs Fieldes, who holds a New Zealand Certificate of Library Studies, says a school library is not too dissimilar to the one where she previously worked, at the Chemistry Division of the former DSIR. Whether it’s scientists or school children, she says, you have a customer base you get to know, rather than having to respond to all who might walk in, as public librarians must.

She’s lived and worked through major changes in children’s literature, from Malcom Saville, Arthur Ransome and Willard Price to J K Rowling, Fleur Beale and the newest graphic novels and Japanese manga.

It’s surprising to find this voracious reader didn’t open J K Rowling’s Harry Potter books until grandson Caleb reached the right age. Ditto for Australian John Marsden’s books, starting with Tomorrow When The War Began.

“I tend to read books that the children might not pick up and read. Books like Harry Potter were always popular so there was less need to read them.”

This librarian knows her books and her kids – a back room in the standalone library houses a collection she refuses to get rid of, oldies that still have something to give to today’s readers, when the time is right. She’s appalled that many public libraries dispose of out-of-print books because they are tatty, when they still have something to say to young readers.

A compulsive book buyer – “I can’t walk past a bookshop without casing the joint” – she’s always willing to discuss the latest book she’s read, with adults or kids.

But, she says, “You have to move with the times” – she’s come to terms with graphic novels. Manga (Japanese comics and graphic novels) is next on her list.

Sue’s all-time faves

Anything

by Fleur Beale, David Hill, John Marsden

Zelah Green Queen of Clean

by Vanessa Curtis

Gift of the Gab, and the Once series by Morris

Gleitzman

Searching for David’s Heart by Cherie

Bennett

Throne of Glass by Sarah

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News from Point Howard

The PHA has purchased an additional AED for the benefit of residents and the wider community. It will be installed at the lower end of Howard Road. If anyone, or any business would like to assist the PHA with costs through sponsorship of this valuable community asset, please let us know at pthowardassn@gmail.com. The PHA will be very grateful for any financial assistance and we’ll work with Wellington Free Ambulance to have your logo added to the signage board.

Port Road Street Sprints are scheduled for Sunday 23 October and there will be a road closure in Seaview from 7am - 6pm.

Advance Notice: The 2022 Port Drags will take place on Sunday 27 November from 7am to 6pm. Noise complaints, reports of dangerous driving or any other illegal activities outside their road closure hours and cordon (during the event) should be reported to the HCC Noise control or/and the Police.

If you’re keen to get your hands on a copy of the Recollections of Point Howard book, please contact the PHA via pthowardassn@ gmail.com to register your interest. It will make a great Christmas gift for anyone who is a history buff and wants to know more about the northern bays.

pthowardassn@gmail.com

Sue Fieldes at her 25th celebration.

Head's back at old stomping ground

by Ann Packer

Moving to Muritai School is like coming home for new principal Stu Devenport.

Faith in the Community

Celebrating difference..

The Rev Glynn Cardy, a Facebook friend, recently posted a reflection on school holidays. In it he had this to say:

“It is in vogue these days to celebrate difference, to applaud and even to plan for diversity. It’s great to recognise the variety of cultures, genders and families that make up the rich mosaic of many of our communities.

But often it is hard work. For with difference can come misunderstanding, with misunderstanding can come dissension, and with dissension can come harsh and hurtful words and actions. Such that can take years to repair…

Although children at times might lament being born into a family with lots of siblings and cousins, lots of personalities and lots of differences - it is a gift.

Managed well by parents and by other adult relations, families are a great school for the cultivation of tolerance. For listening, before you presume to speak. For learning how to encourage, even when you disagree. For making each other strong and resilient, before any outside critic or bully tries to flatten you.”

The church is sometimes called a family of faith, and in following its founder it also should be just such a “school for the cultivation of tolerance”.

St Ronan’s: Services: Sun 9.30am - informal 1st and 3rd, traditional 2nd and 4th. Ask if you’d like our monthly printed magazine the Record E:office@stronans.org.nz W:www.stronans.org.

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St Alban’s: Wellesley College Sun 10am communion with guest vicar. Special activities for children during term time. 1st Thurs only, 10am communion at St Ronan’s with guest vicar. E:office@stalbanschurch.nz W:www. stalbanschurch.nz

San Antonio: Vigil Mass, Sat 5.30pm. Sacred Heart, Petone: Mass, Sun 9.30am and 5.30pm. E:holyspiritparish41@gmail.com W: www.holyspirit.nz

Although returning to the local school was not on the popular teacher’s radar when he left after eight years at Muritai in 2015, he is certainly looking forward to a shorter commute to work, on foot or by bike, from his home just down the road.

Mr Devenport says Muritai has so many wonderful resources on its doorstep. “Most Hutt schools have to catch a bus to go anywhere, including the swimming pool.

"We are so fortunate with what we have here in Eastbourne – biking to Pencarrow, walking to the pool and library… It makes the learning happening in the classroom far more authentic.

"Local kids use the playground as their backyard. And the school is the focus of the community, which is hugely supportive.”

Most recently principal at Boulcott School in Lower Hutt, which he “absolutely loved”, Mr Devenport was team leader for Years 5 & 6, then leader of Muritai’s senior school, last time round.

After that, he and wife Kate and family opted for a rural experience, at South Makirikiri school near Marton for two years, before deciding city life was more their thing. Daughters Hazel and Sadie, who both went through Muritai, are now at Hutt Valley High School while Elsie is still in Year 6 at Muritai. When her dad’s new job was confirmed, she was pleased – since he is taller than the previous principal, that means kids will be allowed to climb higher into the playground trees, she reckons.

So what does Mr Devenport have in mind for Muritai, stepping into the top job?

A principal is inevitably moulded by what’s already in place, he says. But following on from the post-pandemic opening-up, he’s especially concerned to monitor the effects of lock-down on the youngest school members - those who started during the time of partial lock-down, when parents were not allowed onto the school grounds, let alone into the classroom.

Lockdown itself was a time of worrying about staff welfare as well as children’s wellbeing.

“I did not enjoy that one iota,” he says.

Mr Devenport is keen to reconnect the school with its community, and the community with the school, heading into its 125th anniversary celebrations next year.

The Matariki evening was a start, he says, when the school was opened up to parents and the wider community in July. He can't wait for more opportunities like this in the future.

Meanwhile, he says as we walk along to the gate to take a photo, there are always lawns to mow – you can't live in the community without being constantly reminded of what needs doing. Oh, and Elsie definitely thinks he should wear a backpack, like all the other newbies, on his first day.

Several Eastbourne artists are represented in a new exhibition which opened at Studio Toru last weekend.

Collaborate II, which follows last Spring’s successful Collaborate I, features the work of seven jewelers from around the motu, including Eastbourne makers Zita WespelRose and Fiona Christeller, as well as Studio Toru owner Philothea Flynn.

German-born Ms Wespel-Rose is a graduate of Whitireia Polytechnic who has more recently completed a BA at Victoria University in Art History and Spanish. Her jewellery, which has been exhibited in New Zealand and the UK, combines precious metals and stones. Some of the work in this exhibition includes felted ball “gems” that seem to glow in their sterling silver settings.

Ms Flynn creates her own jewellery in the studio space within the gallery. Pieces here – necklaces, earrings and brooches in sterling silver or brass, made in collaboration with Lisa Sinclair – incorporate cast seaweed, such as Neptune’s necklace, found on the Eastbourne beach after winter storms.

One room is given over to work by Lesley Fowler, who is moving to Eastbourne shortly – striking sculptural rings inspired by iconic New Zealand artists Gordon Walters, Colin McCahon, Brent Wong, Guy Ngan and Don Peebles.

It's back to familiar turf for new Muritai principal, Stu Devenport.

Mondays

• Retired Persons’ Assn meet 4th Mon, 10am St Ronan's Church hall for morning tea followed by a speaker - $2 entry.Transport can be arranged for these meetings on request, ph 562 7365 or 562 8387.

• “Baby Bounce & Rhyme” at the library 10.00am.

• Toy Library - Two Monday Sessions at 1.302.30pm and 7.30-8.30pm.

EastbourneToyLibrary on Facebook. Kathy 0273551950

• Singalong 1st Mon, 2pm at St Ronan’s.

• DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:15 to 12 noon, Drop in anytime to visit a session or call James on 022 043 7841 to arrange a visit.

• Pt Howard Playcentre. Mon 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• The Historical Society’s Eastbourne History Room above the library is open 2-4 pm every Monday.

• Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade training every Monday 7-9pm. Ph 562 7001 for more info.

• Keas: Monday 5.15pm – 6.15pm. Kea Leader: Ed 021 738 699

• Venturers: 7.00pm - 9.00pm, Susan 0275 35 4962

Tuesdays

• Pt Howard Playcentre Tues 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:15 to 12 noon, Drop in anytime to visit a session or call James on 022 043 7841 to arrange a visit.

• Muritai Tennis Club 9.30–noon. Merryn 562 0236.

• Eastbourne Homebirth Group 1st Tuesday of the month. Phone Kate 562-7096.

• East Harbour Women’s Club Morning Tea & Chat Group 10am. Contact Glendyr 562 7181.

• Indoor Bowls Club 1.30pm, at the croquet club, Oroua Street. Rosemary 562 7365

• Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Barrie barrielittlefair@gmail.com 0204 1234511. Women welcome.

• 9.30am Nia Dance Fitness Class (low impact - teens to 70+) Music Movement MagicMuritai Yacht Club - call Amanda 021 316692 www.niainwellington.com

• Pump Dance junior & intermediate hip hop. 4pm onwards. St Ronan's Hall. 0274373508. info@pumpdance.com

Wednesdays

• Cubs: 5.30pm - 7.00pm, Ed 021 738 699.

• Library preschool story time 10.00 am.

• Pt Howard Playcentre Wed 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• Scottish Country Dance. Merryn 562 0236.

• Bridge Club 7-10pm. Shona 562 7073.

WHAT'S ON

• DB Playcentre Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:15 to 12 noon, Drop in anytime to visit a session or call James on 022 043 7841 to arrange a visit.

• “Steady as You Go” Age Concern sponsored Falls Prevention and Exercise Programme. Held 12 noon each Wednesday at Eastbourne Community Hall. Classes are held for 1 hour and costs only $2. Improve your strength and balance to reduce falls and injuries. Falls are preventable. Please join us!

• EHock - Fun Stick and Ball game Girls and Boys 7- 13.Eastbourne Community Hall. Wednesdays 6.00 p.m. - 7.30 p.m. Derek Wilshere 0274303596

Thursdays

• Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Barrie barrielittlefair@gmail.com 0204 1234511. Women welcome.

• St Ronan’s Mainly Music, 9.30am-10.30am, contact Cathy 027 213 9342.

• SPACE at Days Bay Playcentre. Michelle 971 8598.

• East Harbour Women’s Club

- Bolivia 12.45pm, Contact Glendyr ph: 562 7181. Guest Speaker (3rd week of month)7pm, drinks and nibbles provide, Contact Diane ph: 562 7555 •Lions meet 2nd Thursday of the month at the Eastbourne Sports and Services Club, Tuatoru St 6.30 pm. New members and visitors are welcome. Graham 562 8819.

• Intermediate Contemporary Dance Thursdays 6:30pm - 7:30pm St Ronan's Hall info@pumpdance.com,0274373508

• Scouts: Thursday 6.00pm - 8.00pm, Vanessa 021 669 727.

• Eastbourne Bowling Club casual summer bowls 5.30pm for an hour or so. Make up a mixed team of three. Contact Keith Turner ph 04 934 4142.

Fridays

• Pop in and Play playgroup at St Ronan's Church Hall, 9am-11.30am during school terms. All preschoolers (0-4 years) welcome. Cath 027 213 9342.

• Pt Howard Playcentre Fri 9.15 -11.45am. Lucy 021 335 391.

• AA Plunket Rooms 7.30pm. Mark 566 6444/ Pauline 562 7833

• DB Playcentre 9.15-12 noon Puddle Jumpers casual ‘drop-in’ session.$5 per child per session. call James on 022 043 7841

• Discovery Time for 4years+ at San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, 9.30-10.30am. Office 562 7398.

Saturdays

• Justice of the Peace at the Eastbourne Community Library, first Saturday of each month 12pm-1pm.

• Lions’ rubbish bin last Saturday of each month.

• Croquet from 10am Muritai Croquet Club.

Lyn 562 8722 or Val 562 8181.

• Pump Dance preschool & junior hip hop. 9am onwards. St Ronan's Hall. 0274373508. info@pumpdance.com

• Lions' Bin - cost effective rubbish and e-waste disposal. Last Saturday of the month (except December) by Bus Barns. Gavin 027 488 5602.

Sundays

• AA Plunket Rooms 10am. Karen 021 440 705.

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The passing of Queen Elizabeth II prompted a look back through files to see what links our Village has to the monarchy. Among them was this photo, of seventy years ago: from the steps of the Eastbourne Post Office, Mayor Cliff Bishop reads the Proclamation of Queen Elizabeth II’s Accession to the Throne, in February 1952. From left to right: Borough Councillor John Jerram, Mayoress Vi Bishop, Mayor Cliff Bishop, and Councillors John Stichbury and Vern Small. Photo courtesy Historical Society of Eastbourne.

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Winter blues turning to green in East Harbour

Kia Ora! I’m Zane Gillgren, one of the team of East Harbour Regional Park Rangers, with a report on how, despite our dark, saturating wet winter, we’ve worked with volunteers on a variety of activities, both new and familiar, that will protect and benefit the park long into the future.

A key focus during winter was the continuation of our programme of re-cloaking the park with native forest. The coming of spring marked the end of the planting season, which was a record-breaker for trees planted, with a total of 9500 trees planted at Baring Head and 3000 at Parangarahu Lakes.

It’s an outstanding result, given the biblical wet weather and multiple road wash outs, so I’d like to give a massive thanks to all the different groups and volunteers who made it possible.

An example of a team which did some real hard mahi in the park and made a positive difference is the Eastbourne Venturers, led by Steven Catchpool. With help from The Friends Of Baring Head, they got to work at Baring Head on a rare sunny day in August to traverse the wetland and plant 335 trees that will one day become a new forest. Great stuff!

Innovating for new tree planting options

The tried-and-true method of planting using spades and hardy volunteers isn’t the only option that we are using to increase planting success in the park. We are also trialling innovative technology such as Enviroblanket® by Red Tree Environmental Solutions. This involves spreading an eco-sourced seed mix mechanically, pneumatically or aerially. This seed mix is combined with rich organic material that mimics the quality of mulch you may find on a forest floor, giving the seeds the right

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amount of nutrients and water they need to grow.

This method of establishing natives is being trialled at Baring Head,Parangarahu lakes and other regional parks. We are really excited to see the results as this could increase the speed of revegetation across the park dramatically if used in conjunction with traditional methods!

Managing fires risk at Baring Head

Due to the unique microclimate at Baring Head created by a combination of high winds, low rainfall and natural native vegetation type the fire-risk at Baring Head is very high. To address its management, a wildfire risk analysis report was commissioned and actions and controls identified that will help mitigate the risk of fires in the park. Risk treatments include the creation of gravel firebreaks on existing roads and tracks, planting of low flammability species in high-risk areas and mowing.

Fire risk signage and fire-fighting equipment will be installed at Baring Head light house and to prevent the potential of ignition, fences will be maintained to keep vehicles out of coastal areas. Work that could cause ignition will also be strictly managed.

Moving from pasture to park may sound difficult but with careful planning and cooperation from the public it will be possible to make this transition from farm to forest without damaging fires.

Above: Eastbourne Venturers got stuck in at Baring Head, planting.

Below: The Redtree Enviroblanket, encouraging seed germination and growth in East Harbour Regional Park.

New store for Days Bay

Meraki is a Greek word meaning passion, and Lisa South has it in spades.

The Eastbourne entrepreneur, who sold her GO Healthy business alongside her two business partners to Nestle earlier this year, has been busy with startup businesses based at Callaghan Innovation in Gracefield.

Now she’s opened a small store in Days Bay to offer locals some of the products she and fellow director Jennifer Anderson have been distributing to pharmacies, health food and boutique stores around the country for the last year under Meraki Brands.

Organically-grown bamboo under and outer wear, recognized for its moisturewicking and antibacterial properties, comes from Australian firm Boody, while iKOU, an organic skincare range made from ethically harvested plants – many of them native to Australia – is based in the Blue Mountains, out of Sydney. They’re featured along with a range of contemporary jewellery from New Zealandbased Silk and Steel.

Add to that the pair’s own products The Dosary, a protein powder targeted at older people who can suffer from bone deficiencies when they neglect their protein intake, and New Logic, a medicated skincare range incorporating a patent-pending natural protein gel, that helps it stay on far longer than standard acne treatments.

The former Van Helden premises, which they’re calling The Cove, have been subdivided to provide an office and storeroom plus a sliver of retail space on the left of the former gallery, opening this Friday.

HSE farewells font of local knowledge

Sue de Lange's death on the 1st September was a great shock to everyone who knew her, and on behalf of the Historical Society I’d like to extend our deepest sympathy to her family.

Her sister Jill Taylor asked me to say how much Sue enjoyed being involved in the Society; she said it gave Sue great pleasure to be able to help people.

Although Sue wasn’t a foundation member, she joined the Society early on, and by the 1990s was an active member of the committee. She was also very involved in the Local Studies Room, helping to build up the Society’s collection of historical items, and responding to questions and requests from members of the public.

When the position of president became vacant in 2003, Sue was vice-president and the obvious choice to take over. But, typically modest, she opted for the title of ‘Acting President’, always hoping someone else would step up. But after a while she relented and became our longest serving president, doing an outstanding job with her usual quiet efficiency and cheerful good humour.

At the same time Sue continued her work in the Local Studies Room, where her local knowledge and excellent memory were legendary. Sue seemed to know everyone in the Bays – not only who they were, but also their family connections and where they lived (she probably sold them the property in the first place, when she was working at Harcourts).

Sue was also a fine researcher. So if, occasionally, she didn’t know the answer to a question, she always knew who to ask or where to look, and was tireless in tracking down missing pieces of the jigsaw.

On a more personal note: when I was

Lions Bin can now take e-waste.

Disposal charges range from $5 for small items like gaming consoles and cell phones, through to $15 for a printer or $25 for older CRT TVs. Full prices on Eastbourne Lions FB page. Korohiwa, just past the Bus Barns.

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Okiwi Volunteer Driving Service

Okiwi Volunteer Driving Service

Provides transport to appointments in the Hutt Valley, and Wellington for all Eastbourne’s older residents.

Provides transport to appointments in the Hutt Valley, and Wellington for all Eastbourne’s older residents.

learning the ropes at the Local Studies Room, Sue was an excellent teacher and mentor, and always very supportive of the projects I was involved in. It was a pleasure to work with her, and I shall miss her dreadfully.

When Sue retired as president in order to care for Bill, the Society recognised her outstanding contribution by making her a Life Member – a rare honour.

Fortunately for us, she agreed to remain on the committee, where her experience and knowledge helped to keep us on track. And later, when she stepped down from regular duty at the Local Studies Room, she was still only a phone call away, always willing to help in any way she could.

Sue de Lange was the mainstay of the Historical Society for so many years that it’s very hard to imagine the Society without her.

She will be hugely missed - as a respected president, a valued colleague, and a much-loved friend. .

- Ali Carew

Our ‘20-Minute Volunteers’ are also available for small jobs around the home.

Our ‘20-Minute Volunteers’ are also available for small jobs around the home.

Okiwi Volunteer Driving Service

Find out more about us at www.okiwi.org.nz

Phone Kim the co-ordinator on

Find out more about us at www.okiwi.org.nz

Phone Pippa the co-ordinator on 0800 654 942

Provides transport to appointments in the Hutt Valley, and Wellington for all Eastbourne’s older residents.

Phone Pippa the co-ordinator on 0800 654 942

Our ‘20-Minute Volunteers’ are also available for small jobs around the home.

Find out more about us at www.okiwi.org.nz

or on our Facebook page

Phone Pippa the co-ordinator on 0800 654 942

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From left Shirley Hunt, Lynann Burton (nee Cogdale), and Sue de Lange, in 2019 at one of the group’s regular reunions.

Sue de Lange

April 7, 1940 - September 1, 2022

Sue was born on 7 April 1940 at Willis Street Obstetric Hospital Wellington.

Daughter of Gordon and Alice Berry, of 1 Marama Terrace, Eastbourne, and younger sister of Jill Taylor, she grew up with neighbourhood children who became lifelong friends, including Patricia Shearer, Evelyn Barham, Alison Burd and Robin Bell.

Sue went to Muritai School until Standard Four: her friends there were Shirley Hunt, Lynann Cogdale, plus the above. One of her reports noted “works well but talks too much”. She went on to join her sister at Samuel Marden School in Karori in 1952 when she was in Form II. Her friendship group continued to expand, including Rosalie (Gully) McCrea), Jane (Darroch) Cousins, and later, Robin Clere (Gilchrist).

OBITUARY

In 1957 Sue started at Miss Sutherland’s Commercial College, learning shorthand and typing. She met Pam Aitken there and many others who became close friends. She worked at ICI NZ for three years and then became an early exponent of the great O.E.; she and Pam sailed to England in 1961 on the ss. Canberra (after a slight delay of three days while the ship waited for calmer weather so it could enter Wellington Harbour). The pair flatted in London with other young women, joined by many New Zealanders who stayed for a few nights as they came and went. She managed to get a job – with difficulty, as no one wanted “colonials”, she remarked - with

Simpkin Marshall, publishers.

Sue and Pam bought a Bedford van and travelled around England, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, Italy and Spain. Then it was over to the USA, where they both had relatives. They travelled back to New Zealand from Port Lauderdale, Florida, on the ms Oranje.

She flatted in Newtown and Oriental Parade, mainly with nurses, all of whom joined her wide group of lifelong friends. Working as secretary to Captain J. F. Holm of the Holm Shipping Company until 1973, she met Wilhelm (Bill) de Lange who was an officer on one of their ships. They lived together in Northland, later renting in Eastbourne until they bought 32 Waitohu Road, York Bay in 1975, where they stayed until their deaths. Sue and Bill married on 27 March 1975.

In 1973 Sue started working as secretary to Mr R. C. Macdonald of Macdonald Holdings Ltd, then undertook temporary work until 1983 when she became a real estate agent, working in Eastbourne. In 1991 she bought the franchise for Harcourts and set up Eastbourne Real Estate Limited in partnership with Mary Greig. Sue retired from real estate in April 1993 (and looked 20 years younger the next day, according to her brother-in-law). She did part-time market research for some years until going to work for the Royal New Zealand Philatelic Society, in Turnbull House. She was awarded their President’s Medal in 2008 for meritorious service to the Society. She is the only woman to be so recognised. She belonged to the Hutt Philatelic Society and was secretary there for some years. Sue had a very large stamp collection and she was also a very keen gardener. Her garden at 32 Waitohu Road in York Bay is testimony to that.

Sue kept in touch with so many of her friends over the years - particularly the group from her teenage years. They have continued to have annual reunions in different parts of the country. Her interest in people was probably one reason she became involved in the Historical Society of Eastbourne. Also, with Bill being away at sea for a month at a time, she had plenty of spare time, not having any family. Sue and Bill travelled extensively overseas, visiting several times to see relatives and friends in Europe and the USA, as well as around the Pacific and Australia.

Sue was diagnosed in May 2022 with advanced Merkel skin cancer, and given months rather than years to live. She chose not to have any intervention and to stay at home as long as she could. With the help of family and friends she managed to do this until she suddenly deteriorated and died at Te Omanga Hospice on 1st September 2022.

Eastbourne Rugby Club season wrap up

2022 was another great season for the Eastbourne Rugby Club.

The senior 85kg team had a strong season whilst battling injuries and playing numbers but the core group stuck together and had an

Elections: who you voted for

The results of this year's local body elections were announced last week. Here are the results relevant to Eastern Bays voters:

BARRY, Campbell 16,163

Council at Large

STALLINGER, Tony 14,679

BRIGGS, Josh 13,425

DYER, Brady 11,752

MORGAN, Karen 11,304

TUPOU, Gabriel 11,183

EDWARDS, Simon. 10,790

Harbour Ward

LEWIS, Tui. 4,041

ECB

SPEDDING, Bruce 1,272

VICKERS, Frank 1,271

MOSS, Belinda 1,187

KEDDELL, Emily 1,017

GIBBONS, Murray 1,012

GWRC Hutt councillors: David Bassett, Ken Laban and newcomer Quentin Duthie.

Voter turn-out in Hutt City was 40.21%, with 31,391 votes, excluding special votes.

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enjoyable season.

Player of the year - Josh Love

Best forward - Rory Mcjorrow

Best Back- Piri Bradshaw

Kadima Cup( best front rower) - Michael Gray

Players Player - Rory Mcjorrow

The team was again held together by coach Barry Luke and the club is extremely grateful for all the work he puts into coaching the senior team.

The ERFC junior club continues to thrive. It's not uncommon for every team in the club to have a win and sure keeps the sponsors for the flock of seagulls on their toes.

The club was well represented at the annual end of season Taupo tournament and the Under 13 Barbarians finished first equal in their pool. They also won the U13 restricted Wellington

grade. The Junior club is extremely lucky to have great coaches and managers who put in a lot of work to keep us punching above our weight in the local comp.

Congratulations must go to club member, Warren Bradshaw who coached the Under 21 Petone team to a memorable win in the Wellington grade. A great achievement.

Greg Halford continues to take his coaching to the next level. As scrum coach for the Wellington Lions he has had a season to remember and he was able to bring the Ranfurly Shield out to the club, something we haven't seen for a number of years.

Thanks to the many sponsors who keep our club going and we are looking forward to another great season in 2023.

- Willie Davis, ERFC

News from our local playcentres

Term 4 is kicking off at Point Howard Playcentre! Here are just some things our members and visitors say they love about our Playcentre....

- A huge space with bikes and a playground for kids to really stretch their legs

- Great coffee and delicious morning tea for grown ups

- A way to watch how our children interact with others, in a space they know, for children who aren’t in childcare or alongside kindy and day care

- A baby play space that encourages play between different age groups

- A way to get to know other families well (without even having to organise a play date!)

- A community garden nearby that we are welcome to explore

- Messy play (but not at my house!!)

- A drop off option for 2.5 year olds to make supermarket shops/trips to the gym/dentist visits possible...

Come and find out more - just text ahead to Lucy on 021335391. Sessions are on Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:15-11:45.

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New initiatives aimed at broadening player base

Building on the club and community support for the ECC's centenary in 2021 and with a desire to make cricket more accessible for people to participate at any level, there have been a number of initiatives discussed and planned over the past few months. There has been a strong growth in numbers of girls registering for cricket over the past two years and the club has received good support from Cricket Wellington around developing girls' and women's participation.

Club day

The 2021 centenary showed there is interest in having a get together with current and former players/parents/administrators and have scheduled an inaugural “Club Day” for Sat 3rd December. The format will be based on the successful rugby “old timers day” with watching the game, a few refreshments and lots of reminiscing.

Wednesday Night Super 6’s

A little known format of cricket is a six a side, six overs per innings – called Super 6’s. The idea is to have up to six local community based teams play on a Wednesday night over six weeks in Feb/Mar. Teams might come from other existing sports e.g. from rugby, football, hockey, yachting or just a bunch of friends. Maybe the Four Square may put together a team. The focus will be on participation and enjoyment.

Eastbourne/Taita

For a number of years, Eastbourne juniors that want to play at the highest level have tended to play for Taita. Currently there are five former EB juniors in the Taita premier squad. It seemed logical then to formalise that naturally occurring relationship to the benefit of both clubs. Not only is there a formal pathway for players from Eastbourne wanting to play in

Eastbourne Cricket Club’s new chairman may be young, but he’s brimming with ideas to give the club a boost and build on its popularity following last year’s centenary. Tom Daglish hadn’t played cricket since his high school days, when fellow EB player Mark Meo encouraged him to join up four years ago. This is his fourth season in the senior team, and now he’s hoping to get other EB people as enthusiastic as he is for what he says is a thriving club. At 29, he's the youngest cricket club chairman in Wellington. Tom replaces Michael Ferrier who stood down after many years as Chairman, ECC committee member, ESSC Board Cricket representative, junior convenor, coach, parent and player. Michael remains on the committee as Acting Treasurer

grades higher than the Eastbourne Seniors, but there could be Taita players wanting to play down a grade or help fill out the Eastbourne Village (over 35) or junior squads. Eastbourne Cricket Club Life Member and father of one of the current Taita Prem squad, Conrad Kelly says “It makes sense and with the support of Cricket Wellington we can make sure the pathway is there and both clubs can maximise participation in cricket”.

Recognising that we can’t do everything at the same time, a couple of the initiatives are planned for the 2023/2024 season

Hosting Girl’s tournament

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Eastbourne have had initial discussions with a very supportive Cricket Wellington to host a girls only tournament in the 2023/2024 season. The idea will be to have girls only teams from other Wellington clubs apply to play in a tournament that would be played at grounds in the Eastbourne area. As Tom Daglish says “We have a strong girls junior roster and want to provide an event that could become an annual fixture for girls' cricket in the Wellington region”.

Open day 2023/2024 season

Another participation based initiative will be an open day before the start of next year’s 2023/2024 season – a “have a go” for teens and adults. This will involve trying out batting, bowling, fielding with expert people on hand to help and advise. Accessibility to cricket for people wanting to see what it is like is often a barrier to people coming forward.

- Neil Gray, ECC

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