The Eastbourne Herald January 2019

Fun in the sun

It was a cool but clear day for Angus Hall's first dive, with dad, Richard Hall. Angus is five, and says he enjoyed the snorkel, and held a periwinkle. Richard, who wrote the book Dark Forest, Deep Sea: reflections of a hunter, says it was good getting Angus into the sea at a young age. "Although I do worry that when he's 20 he'll be too confident." Meanwhile, left), Santa popped into the Eastbourne Summer Pool in December to visit the lifeguards, and last weekend crowds flocked to Williams Park for Fat Freddy's Drop.

BRIEFS

The Eastbourne Community Board will be undertaking its annual ‘Walkaround’ on Saturday 2 March from 9am to noon. Hutt City Council is asking that issues residents would like to bring to the attention of the board be emailed to Judy.Randall@huttcity.govt.nz so a meeting time can be arranged. The council advises that most maintenance issues or issues with services are most effectively dealt with by reporting the problem through council’s website: http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/Services/ Report-a-Problem/

Do you fancy cutting through the water like a silver arrow? Eastbourne Swimming Pool is offering coaching on Mondays between 6pm and 6.50pm. For $7 you can improve your swimming with more power and endurance. The sessions are open to adults and children.

The Eastbourne Venturer group has spaces available for 2019. If you’re trying to get your teenager off the couch and give them a bit of direction, then get in touch - that’s the message from Venturer Section and Scout Group Leader Gavin Redpath. "We have quite a unique offering of outdoor activities and practical and life skills for year 10 - year 13s. Highlights of previous years have been multi day tramping trips to the South Island, and guest speakers have included Avi Duckor-Jones (local winner of Survivor), and the community law office (a lot more interesting to youth than you may think)."Plans for term one so far include

kayaking to Ward Island, riding the Remutaka Cycle Trail over two weekends, a first aid course in term 2, and the ski trip and holiday tramping in term 3." For those working through the Duke of Edinburgh Award through school, it’s a great way to meet some of the requirements with a different group of friends, or alternatively we can coordinate sign off of activities through Venturers. "So don’t be shy, come along to the Eastbourne Scout Hall on Monday February 11th at 8pm to meet the group."

Hutt City Council is seeking the public's input to inform the upcoming review of the city's Heritage Policy. This policy guides how the city protects, promotes and supports its cultural and built heritage resources and communities. As part of the public engagement, the council is hosting various open days at libraries throughout the city, meetings with community groups and is asking for letters and emails from the public. The council has already conducted a survey to gauge the general public's opinion, the results can be found at https://bit. ly/2H2uq3z, however, the city wants to learn more about the public's views. The next open days are on Wednesday, January 30 at Naenae Library, and Thursday, January 31, at Taita Library. Community groups and interested parties are encouraged to request meetings to discuss the Heritage Policy Review. This can be done via Wendy.Moore@huttcity.govt.nz. Further contact details can be found on the council's website.

SUN & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS:

(S) = Sailing calls at Somes Island, subject to passengers. FERRY FARES EFFECTIVE FROM 15 JULY One way: adult $12, child $6. Family Days Bay $66 (Return). 10 trip: adult $90, student $68, child $45. Monthly pass: adult $270, student $199, child $135. Matiu Somes Island: adult $25, child $13, family $68 (Return).

Sailings may be cancelled at short notice due to weather. To check today’s sailings, tel. 494 3339

January Eastbourne Community Board

Come and talk to us

Next ECB Meeting

Tuesday 19 February 2019 - 7.15pm

East Harbour Women’s Club, Muritai Road

Board members are: Virginia Horrocks (Chair) virginia.horrocks@huttcity.govt.nz

Robert Ashe (Deputy chair) robert.ashe@huttcity.govt.nz

Murray Gibbons murray.gibbons@huttcity.govt.nz

Liz Knight liz.knight@huttcity.govt.nz

Anna Sutherland anna.sutherland@huttcity.govt.nz

Cr Tui Lewis tui.lewis@huttcity.govt.nz

Cr Michael Lulich michael.lulich@huttcity.govt.nz

You can come and talk to us at the start of our meeting at 7.15pm about anything that concerns you, whether or not it’s on the agenda. You are welcome to make suggestions, give praise, criticise or just come for a chat.

BAGS BAGS BAGS

After a month away, coming back to Eastbourne is like a return to paradise BUT where are the boomerang bags? Even the library bags have vanished! Are you getting ready for the end of single use plastic bags by hoarding a pile of boomerang bags? Uh oh – not the way it’s meant to be! Please do make a New Year’s resolution to return every bag from your car boot, from the laundry, hanging on the kitchen door or wherever they’re piling up.

Welcome to 2019

This is the last year for this community board – we hope to make it a good one. It’s never too early to start thinking about who might be a productive board member or councillor for the next triennium. If you’re interested talk to an ECB member or come to a meeting to see how it all works. If not you, shoulder tap someone you know who you think would be a good representative for Eastbourne and the Bays.

Lime revolution hits Eastbourne

by Carl McRae

Love them or loathe them, this may well be remembered as the summer of the Lime scooter.

The California-based transport sharing company’s scooters were launched as a trial in several New Zealand cities in October, with 400 introduced in the Hutt Valley on December 14.

The electric revolution has hit our streets, with mixed responses from locals.

Twenty year old Connor Ingles says that Lime has been an awesome addition to life in the Bays.

"Personally," he says, "I find them a convenient and appropriate way of getting to and from work. One is always close at hand and that makes them more instantaneous than the bus service and of course, far more eco-friendly".

"I've also noticed people hiring them in Days Bay and taking them for a ride down to the Village or even Burdan's Gate. So I guess people come to the beach and end up seeing much more of the Bays as a result. If used sensibly, they are fun, pure and simple. I do hope they are here to stay."

Hive Cafe owner, Brandon Bodden says he is a big fan.

"Lime scooters have been great for the retailers in the Village," he says.

"It helps bridge the gap between holidaymakers in Days Bay and shop owners in Eastbourne. Business owners have been working on that conundrum for some time and suddenly, here we are, Lime scooters are the answer. I understand that there are a number of safety issues regarding their usage, which hopefully will be solved and personally, I find

as a daily expense they are quite pricy to ride, but I'm certain I speak for the business sector by saying that generally, we endorse their inclusion into everyday life."

Users locate and access the scooters using an app on their phone. Among the rules and regulations stated are; You are 18 years or older, a helmet is required, you have a valid driver’s licence, you do not ride on the footpath and that you ride at your own risk.

The Eastbourne Herald canvassed local residents on their thoughts about the scooters.

The majority of concerns locally are based around safety, with under-aged users (without helmets) and an apparent general lack of adult supervision under most scrutiny. Even worse for some was adults shelling out to entertain their kids during the holidays "as an alternative to parenting".

Respondents said our winding, bumpy streets, combined with "lawless riders with a death wish", who cut corners, meant they were becoming a traffic hazard.

Lime scooters left in the middle of footpaths were causing problems for wheelchair users, buggy pushers and the blind, although one person commented that recycling bins on rubbish day can be a much bigger issue.

Visual pollution, the fact that the scooters seem to be everywhere, and the fact that riders are silently upon you without warning was mentioned. It was stated that they have turned the Promenade, a popular dog walking spot, into a race track, "a sideshow circus".

The ACC issue was raised several times. Should ACC make councils pay levies for allowing the trial of these profit generators for offshore companies? In the three months in operation to January 13, ACC is believed

to have forked out for 655 scooter related injuries, totalling $228,000. Knees, hands and wrists were among the most injured body parts.

A raft of similar public concerns have been expressed in cities where Lime is being trialled and the NZ Government is currently considering a range of issues as part of a safety review on the Lime deal. Transport Minister, Phil Twyford, stated that he favoured a careful approach to review however, and did not want New Zealand to be seen as a nanny state, with the eco-friendly and convenience aspects of the scooter craze also to be considered.

At the time of going to print, some of those issues were being addressed, with the Government preparing to introduce a 10km/ ph speed limit when riding on the footpath.   Despite the surprise regarding their sudden introduction to Eastbourne, there was also a good degree of local support for Lime and the future, most notably as a clean, green accessible transport option. Healthy family entertainment was offered as another benefit. While some argued that it negated the need to actually walk, others declared that at least it drew people outdoors and away from screens. For some, Lime is viewed as a great option in getting home from the pub.

Since the Hutt Valley launch, more than 25,000 users have downloaded the app, with punters making in excess of 75,000 trips. Yet questions were asked regarding how their popularity will hold up post summer. Auckland has agreed to extend its trial run of Lime e-scooters in the City of Sails. While there has been no official word as yet, the Hutt Valley is set to do the same, with the product due for launch in Wellington in the next few days.

Friday

The sunshine is back so come and join all your friends at the Loft every Friday from 6.30pm!

Inside or outside, there is heaps on – check out our Facebook page for details every week. We have heaps planned so don’t miss out! See you next Friday!

Community service recognised

Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade members Martin Gilvear and Mike Osborne were awarded long service and good conduct medals last month, a decoration Marty says was awarded by Her Majesty the Queen and not the Fire Service.

"We were very honoured to have received the award," he said.

"It's a line in the sand, fourteen years in the Brigade and I've loved every minute of it."

Marty says that among other benefits of being a volunteer firefighter, it's a great way of staying fit as the years mount up.

"When the alarm goes off in the middle of the night," he says, "one ignores natural instinct - those first few tentative steps - but once we get down to the station and it's job on, you're into it."

The calibre of other volunteers he works with in the Eastbourne brigade is outstanding he says, especially some of the women, who are at least as, if not tougher than the men.

BBQ TREATS

"I'd also like to acknowledge Susan Barton," Marty said, "who also received the long service award."

Marty says 2018 was a good year for the local fire brigade, including the arrival of four new recruits, after spending a few years searching for new blood to keep the Brigade going.

"We are all looking forward to being of service and assistance to locals in need during 2019."

At the same time, the brigade presented chief Ross Carroll with a plaque to commemorate 30 years as chief of the brigade - one of the longest serving fire chiefs in the country.

Ross grew up with firefighting, and took over the helm of the brigade from his dad, Evan in running the brigade in 1988, and as he was presented the award, brandished a pewter mug given to his dad as a token of appreciation from the Eastbourne Tavern owner after the brigade fought a fire at his establishment.

Happy New Year everyone!

There’ll be a Community Tennis Day at the Point Howard Tennis Court on Monday, 28 January. Darren Ward from Cyperus Tennis will be hosting this event. This is a free activity, children from 5 to 12 years old can come up at 4.30pm, teenagers and adults from 6.00pm. Depending on how many show up, and the range of ability - we will make up drills, games, competitions to give everybody a go. There will be racquets to borrow for any beginners wanting to try.

We’ll also be freshening up the exterior of the Point Howard Tennis Pavilion / Play Centre on the Friday, 15 and Saturday, 16 February. Cleaning / water blasting of the exterior will take place from 6pm on Friday 15 February and the painting will commence from 9am on Saturday, 16 February. We are still open for volunteers as the more hands there are, the quicker the job will get done. Please email pthowardassn@gmail. com.

The Point Howard Assn anticipates that there will be the annual walkabout with HCC in late summer. The Assn encourages all residents to raise items in advance of the walkabout directly to HCC using their Report It feature on their website (http://www.huttcity.govt.nz/) so that they can be seen to speedily. If something is bothering you, please do not wait until the annual walkabout to raise it. It is much easier for the Assn to escalate an issue with the council when there are 10’s of tickets raised rather than a couple of tickets or none at all.

pthowardassn@gmail.com

News from Point Howard

Mike Osborne, Ross Carroll and Marty Gilvear with their awards.

Heritage wharf gets new a lease of life

Eastbourne turned on a beautiful morning on December 21, as a crowd of two hundred including locals, dignitaries, construction workers and council staff, gathered for the reopening of Rona Wharf.

Kaumātua began proceedings with a karakia, before Mayor Ray Wallace officially re-opened the heritage wharf.

The mayor acknowledged how hard Eastbourne residents had fought to retain the wharf and how pleased he was to be able to rededicate to them this brand new version, on a site so iconic and important in the history of the seaside village.

He also paid tribute to the work done by Bruce Hodgins, strategic advisor for Hutt City Council, who had overseen the project from inception.

Mr Hodgins himself said that he was glad the lengthy twelve month process was now complete and the long wait while the wharf was being refurbished was finally over. He in turn commended the work of the divers, who had worked at times in difficult circumstances.

“In complete contrast to today,” he said, “I visited the sight on many occasions during the past year and - exposed to the elements as it is - workmen often had to continue in quite appalling conditions to keep the project on target.”

The refurbishment of the brand new

Rona Wharf has included ripping up the old deck surface and replacement of all timber beams and braces with recycled timber from Point Howard Wharf, the repair of piles, laying a new concrete deck and replacement of approach fencing and stairs to the beach.

As the mayor expressed hope that people from far and wide would come and enjoy the wharf for years to come, an East by West ferry sailed past as acknowledgement of the opening of the new structure. At the same momentto the delight of the gathered crowd - Tuala Puaanui, a fisherman from Porirua, hooked a large kahawai.

Mr Hodgins said that the wharf at Days Bay is next and will receive a $3.2m upgrade this year, and although no date has been officially set, work will commence soon. “The wharf will remain open to the East by West Ferry while work is in progress,” he said, “with minimal disruption expected for regular sailings. A cantilevered walkway attached to the wharf will provide commuters with access to the ferry.”

Eveline Valladares (age 6) at the reopening of Rona Wharf: the wharf was saved from demolition in the 1990s because of public outcry, including protests by people like Eveline's uncle Philip Bailey. Photo: Ann Garry.

Forest & Bird to pursue court orders over Hutt SNAs

by Carl McRae

The Lower Hutt Landowners group says a decision last December by Forest & Bird to seek enforcement orders in the Environment Court regarding Significant Natural Areas on private land was not only an outrageous request and a deliberate misrepresentation of the true position, but the applications unreasonably try to impose the view of one self-appointed body on the entire community.

In a press statement issued by POWER Inc (Property Owners With Established Rights Incorporated) this month, the question was raised as to whether Forest & Bird have become "force and bully".

If successful, the applications would require HCC to renew its process of mapping

of SNAs, seeking to impose what POWER Inc considers a deeply flawed proposal.

The final HCC resolution in December requested officers to report back on an action plan to protect biodiversity, including any consequential changes to the proposed District Plan 46. An initial meeting between deputy Mayor, David Bassett and representatives of affected ratepayers was held last month, to begin to develop that action plan. HCC has committed to inviting wide participation and consultation.

POWER Inc and the Landowners group are unanimous in their opinion that Forest & Bird’s decision is likely to undo the positive working relationship that has developed between themselves and the HCC since all parties got around the table last December to look at viable options.

In an open letter to Forest & Bird following its decision, Mayor Ray Wallace said that councils are obligated under the Resource Management Act and regional policy statements to identify and protect SNAs. He said HCC agrees with Forest & Bird; The protection of our native habitats is crucial toward protecting and enhancing New Zealand’s biodiversity.

Forest & Bird says it has no intention of withdrawing its application to the Environment Court.

"The law requires Hutt City Council to take particular steps to protect nature on private land," says Tom Kay, Lower North Island regional conservation manager," and we believe they have failed to do that. The Court will decide whether we are right, or the landowner groups are."

Seaview business sponsors sports centre

Co-owner of Kadima Furniture, Matt Hancock, says that the views are awesome from the lounge his company has sponsored at the new RICOH Sports Centre at Fraser Park, Lower Hutt.

Sportspeople from the wider Wellington region gathered in December to mark the ceremonial opening of the centre, which is expected to attract millions of visitors in coming years when it opens to the public in February.

Lower Hutt Mayor, Ray Wallace, officially opened the impressive new facility, the result of nine years of collaboration between Hutt City Council, The Community Facilities Trust and Fraser Park Sportsville, which comprises nine Lower Hutt based sports clubs and organisations.

Matt (pictured with Mayor Ray Wallace) said that it had been an exciting project from the outset and he was honoured to have been involved.

“So I was very proud to have attended the opening of the new Fraser Park,” he said. “And what an amazing facility it is. The HCC have followed through on their vision for this, as well as CFT. There are a lot of wonderful people involved.

“It has shown that partnerships between

the community, private business and local government can achieve some great results.”

Matt acknowledged a bittersweet side to the success however, following the untimely death recently of John McFarlane, father of co-owner, Scott and former business partner with Matt’s father, Bruce in the long running Seaview based furniture company.

“John was such a big sports fan,” said Matt. “The lounge is now in part a tribute to him, I’m sure he would have loved it. He contributed to many local sporting facilities himself, most notably the Bowling and Rugby clubs.”

Kadima has put its name to numerous projects through the years, sponsoring many sports and music events.

“Council and stakeholders have provided a lounge, designed to take on big or small crowds,” Matt says, “and for us, there’s a certain symbiosis to that. It’s fantastic to be able to give something back and contribute to such a wonderful sports centre.”

HCC invested $9.25m in the construction of the RICOH sports centre, a “smart building” featuring the latest in technological advancements for sports facilities. It opens on February 4.

New company sets its sights on a bright future

by Carl McRae

A newly registered boat-building agency, the Wellington Electric Boat Building Company (WEBB), recently set up shop in Seaview, spawning what is certain to become a major industry in New Zealand.

Led by experienced boat builder, Fraser Foote (who built East by West’s second ferry, Cobar Cat in 2006), the company will concentrate on designing and building electric and zero emission ferries: the first of their kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

Co-Director, Jeremy Ward (also Managing Director of East by West Ferries) says that he is a little surprised that there is no real competition. While those involved are madly outfitting the new premises in Gracefield Road, the fledgling company has already had considerable expressions of interest in its operation from home and abroad, which he expects will become orders for new e-passenger ferries.

“We have assembled an amazing design team,” he says. “Malcolm Tennant, a pioneer of multihull design, a couple of naval catamaran architects in Kit Carling and Tony Stanton, a highly experienced engineering manager.”

“We have the engineering expertise of McKay Electrical on board also, an electrotechnology company who provides cutting edge marine services, and we are soon to partner up with a major electricity supplier.”

In essence, the company was born from the necessity to outfit East by West with a new prototype: a fully electric passenger ferry. The first of its kind in New Zealand, the construction will start over the next few months and the boat is expected to be in service this

December.

The 19 metre long ferry, costing around $4m, will carry 135 passengers.

When launched by the East by West Wellington Harbour ferry service, it will be the country’s first all-electric, carbon-free and zero-emission passenger ferry.

“The new vessel will be powered by twin electric engines,” Jeremy says, “which will enable a 20-knot operational speed and three return back-to-back peak-hour trips on one charge before a second one-hour charge is required.’’

The ferry will have a unique hull design different to conventional diesel-powered vessels.

“This one will have a displacement hull made from flat carbon fibre panels,” he says, “and only the lower hulls needing moulding. The flat panel topsides lend to it a chiselled look and in this way, tooling costs are minimised.’’

Operational costs are expected to reduce considerably by replacing diesel, coupled with the benefits of zero emissions.”

“With weight reduced electrical

propulsion,” said Jeremy, “the new ferry will cut through the harbour like the proverbial hot knife through butter.’’

During the last six months of the build, the new boat will be housed at Seaview Marina, so the public can check out progress.

East by West will be keeping their regular commuters further informed with emails and newsletters.

“The idea is to bring the new boat into service and bring the Cobar and City Cat out of the water, one-by-one for a total refit,” Jeremy said.

“Eventually with all three working, sailings will be augmented.

"In the future we intend to do the airport run and dock at Miramar wharf and then run a shuttle service from there to the airport. But that is getting a little ahead of ourselves.

"In the interim, we’ll be focusing on getting NZ’s first fully electric ferry into service.”

An artist's rendition from SSC Marine, depicting the new all-electric ferry currently being built in Seaview.

Local knowledge contributes to display in Days Bay

by Carl McRae

Hutt City Council has tapped into local knowledge to create an informative new plinth by the Pavilion in Williams Park.

The story of Days Bay, in words and pictures, has been woven together by a group of enthusiastic local residents.

Historian Don Long, entomologist George Gibbs and photographer Simon Hoyle provided the content for the plinth, with construction overseen by Days Bay resident Carlos de Treend, an account manager at design and technology specialists, Corada.

“It is a Heritage type 1 plinth design that we have been developing for a few years,” Carlos said.

“There are quite a few of them around the

Hutt and Wellington now. They are made from 20mm tempered glass and are illuminated at night by LED lighting.”

The local history has many stories of intrigue: the Beauchamp bach at Downes point, a big influence on a young writer,

Report incidents: Police

Family Violence Supervisor for the Hutt Valley Police, Detective Sergeant Matt Fitzgerald, says that Police are concerned about any incident or suspicious action, especially where someone has been identified as approaching children.

There were a number of sighted incidents in early January in Eastbourne, of unfamiliar people seen loitering with intent or acting in a dubious manner.

But a failure to report such incidents does not help Police to further identify suspects and take the necessary action.

“We ask members of the public to remain vigilant,” Detective Sergeant Fitzgerald said,

“and to call 111 if they see any suspicious activity in future. If you think a child is in danger, do not hesitate.”

Known as the national emergency number, some people are unsure about calling it if they feel the situation is not dire. In recent years, automation and one-stop websites have often made it difficult to get answers and in the case of the Police, the right place to report a crime.

Detective Sergeant Fitzgerald is aware that this is a burden for some, particularly the elderly and says that an alternate nonemergency number is imminent and will be made available to Eastbourne residents very soon.

Katherine Mansfield; and the Italian fishing community, Wellington’s second oldest nonBritish populace, preceded only by the Chinese settlement in Te Aro.

Then there's the fact that the acquisition of Days Bay and the building of a wharf by James Williams, was with the intent of recreating Wellington’s equivalent of Coney Island, and included a Katzenjammer castle, a resort hotel and a zoo.

Eastbourne Community Board Chair Virginia Horrocks said that when the idea was first mooted by the council's sportsground assets manager Aaron Marsh, she thought it would be like "coals to Newcastle", with the newly installed heritage plaques so prominent in the Eastbourne landscape.

“But the ‘Fab Four’ have done such an incredible job,” she said.

“It’s an equally valued portal, depicting the rich history of Days Bay.”

Photo: Simon Hoyle.

Faith in the Community

Costly kindness seeds hope…

Just before Christmas I was tinkering in my workshop when one of my neighbours arrived with two cups of homemade lemonade. He had bought it from three boys in the next street who had made it and were selling it to make some holiday money to spend. The lemonade was very good so when I walked around to return their cups I went armed with a jug. A deal was struck, and they agreed to bring the jug back to me filled with fresh lemonade.

They duly arrived with the lemonade and then they gave me all the money they had made and told me it was for fixing St Albans Church. They each handed me some of the money, one of the boys handed over a $5 note and I could see in his face that it was hard to give it away. When I told the congregation on the Sunday what had happened, there were very few dry eyes in church. They gave all they had and ended up giving so much more. I have a feeling that God is going to multiply their costly kindness many times over.

St Alban’s: • Men’s group, a drink and a bite, first Wednesdays, 6pm, RSA.

Restarting 6 Feb • Women’s Group third Mondays, 10am, The Hive Café.

Restarting 18 Feb.

St Ronan’s: • Mainly Music, every Thurs, 9.15-11.15am (term times).

Restarting 7 Feb. Toy Library, Mons 8-9pm & Tues 9.30-10.30am (term times). Restarting 4 Feb.

Librarian returning South

by Carl McRae

The pull of home was too strong for Mat Logan (pictured) and after four and a half years at the Eastbourne library he will be leaving on February 1 to take up a new post as Community Librarian in Rolleston, thirty minutes south of Christchurch.

“Following the earthquakes,” said Mat, “my partner and I were struggling to find work and we came to Wellington seeking employment opportunities. I was really lucky to get a job in Eastbourne and I have met and enjoyed chatting with many local folk of all ages, although with each visit home to see friends and family, it got harder and harder to return.”

Mat took the position in 2014, initially only 21 hours a week, but has been working full time for the past two years.

“It was wonderful for me to serve an apprenticeship of sorts in such a tight-knit community,” he said.

“Eastbourne is a very special place to work, unique, hard to put a finger on it. It’s a microculture all of its own. People get to know all the shopkeepers personally, it’s like a large family.”

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“Thanks for having me,” he added.

He says he feels very privileged to have always been accepted by the community and the people he has got to know. He even enjoyed what he termed "the usual weekend harassment".

“People will often come in on a Saturday looking for a copy of the Eastbourne Herald”, he said.

“The Library’s stack is delivered on Monday following household delivery and older ladies are always coming in complaining that their Herald had been stolen, or had gotten wet in the mailbox.”

Mat’s posting is part of a transition, with the Selwyn District Council preparing to open a new library in Rolleston in 2020.

Eastbourne Library Manager, Jacqui Arnot, says that Mat has been a fantastic part of the local team and will most certainly be missed.

“He is hugely talented and clear thinking,” she said, “and has achieved some amazing successes both in Eastbourne Libraries and further afield. Everyone who uses the library, knows about his excellent customer service work.

Tel: 562-7555

or Spencer Logan - 021627773

Campbell Logan - 0220938090

Email: spencer.logan@xtra.co.nz

www.spencerlogan.co.nz

"Eastbourne’s loss is Selwyn District’s gain and we know that he will excel in his new role, which is such a perfect next step for him. We all wish him every success.”

Kircher to direct film acting workshops

by Carl McRae

One of the country’s leading actors, Days Bay’s William Kircher, is back home from Los Angeles over summer and is to direct a film acting workshop for teens in late January. The three day course will conclude with the students making a zombie movie, in what he says is sure to be the creepiest venue ever, a former psychiatric hospital north of Wellington.

“The venue is simply outstanding,” says William, “and lends itself so well to the project at hand. To be able to pay homage to what was once one of the country’s largest hospitals, while helping to fill the aspirations of young actors will be tremendous.”

William says that it will be an acting course with a big difference, with students first learning about performing for film and television, before participating in the filming of the horror spoof.

Although William already had pedigree in New Zealand’s stage and screen history, the role as the dwarf Bifur in Peter Jackson’s Hobbit trilogy, which earned in excess of $3b at the box office, opened the door for him to ply his trade internationally.

“It certainly helps get a foot inside,” says William, “but auditioning is a very serious process in LA, it’s movie town. It’s the old adage of every audition being a job interview and one must be totally prepared for it and present in a totally professional capacity.”

William has been LA based for several years now, living in Beverley Hills and has been involved with many noted productions. He had the second lead billing in ‘Rogue Warrior: Robot Fighter’ in 2016 and last year played the lead antagonist in the Horror SciFi feature ‘The Axiom’ (filmed in Idlewild, playground of the rich and famous), which premiered at Cannes.

“I got to work on the script with the director (Nicholas Woods),” said William. “It was released for North American distribution last December by Vertical Entertainment and is doing very well.”

Two lead billings followed; as chainsmoking loner, George, in the psycho thriller ‘Lake’ (which is just hitting the festival circuits) and in September last year, the role as Evan in ‘Katherine’s Lullaby’, which is currently in post production.

In the thriller, a teenage runaway, trapped by a delusional 45 year old man, pretends to be his daughter in order to escape.

“We spent three weeks in Wrightwood,”

says William, “filming for ten hours a day in a log cabin in the mountains and/or locked in a basement. It was an intense process and we explored different things as actors.”

“I got to play ‘angry dad’, it was a challenge to play that role in alternate reality. But it was a great script, portraying the shift in balance of power between two people.”

William believes his co-star, Tori Kostic, will go on to a stellar career.

With all his recent work currently in post production, he is enjoying spending some quality time back home and intends to run several more similar workshops over the next few months.

“I miss Eastbourne and my family like crazy,” William says, “but LA is an awesome place to live and work as an actor. It’s a very vibrant, exciting and fun city. I’m slightly ahead of the game with some peers because of ‘The Hobbit’, but still the long and hard yards must

be done.”

The glitz and glamour of the city of lights can be particularly full on however, and William has found a personal sanctuary where he can catch his breath and relax for a time.

“I escape to Franklin Canyon Park whenever I can to get away,” he says, “ and take the dog for a walk, avoiding the coyotes and rattlesnakes of course.”

MICHAEL LULICH Harbour Ward Councillor

New blood sought for Youth Group

by Carl McRae

After five years running the Friday night Youth Group, Maree and Eddie Jansen are standing aside and hoping that new people will take over one of the community's greatest initiatives. Also standing down is the third Trustee of the Group, Briar Bloomfield.

“It was and is important to Eddie and I that it continues for our local kids and we are hoping that someone will come forth and take over the reins, just as we did when our kids were in the applicable age group," Maree says.

Drop in for a Chat

I am having another “drop in for a chat” session at Tartines Café in Rimu St, on Sunday 27 January at 10am, where you can discuss with me any Council related issues. Please book an appointment.

Rona Bay Wharf

It was a pleasure to attend the opening of the refurbished Rona Bay Wharf. As the local Ward Councillor I was heavily involved in securing the funding for the Rona Bay and Days Bay Wharves but it would not have been possible without community support.

Disaster Management

At the Eastbourne Market I was working with the Eastbourne Community Board on the WREMO stall. At the stall we provided information on how to be prepared in a disaster. It was a delight to see so many people in our community taking a strong interest in this issue.

Our Beaches

With the large amount of visitors to our beaches during the summer I have been contacted by residents on litter issues during the holidays. As well as passing on their concerns to Council officers to look into I am also meeting with Council officers to see if they are fully resourced to address the concerns. A reminder to contact me (or Council direct on 570-6666) on these issues because it gives Council officers more evidence to ask the Mayor and Councillors for increased funding for our local beaches.

Residents can contact me with their enquiries on 977-3166 (home) or 0210304561 (mobile), and you can email me at michael.lulich@huttcity.govt.nz or follow me on Facebook.

“We aren’t getting any younger,” Eddie says, “and it is a big commitment every Friday evening. But it is also richly rewarding, especially when one knows how important a part the Youth Group plays in the community and you can literally see our young enjoying themselves and the activities with their peers.”

“There’s a nice backstory to Youth Group,” says Maree, “which dates back to the mid-70s, when parents saw a need to open a facility for the youth rather than have them endlessly roaming the streets. The Winton & Margaret Bear Trust was established and in part, is still used for funding today.”

Eddie says the job is much more than 6:30pm-9pm on a Friday night though. Games and activities must be planned and prepared, therefore midweek trips to the $2 shop are often necessary. As an accountant, he takes care of the books and continues to ensure that money is coming in via various grants. His company pays for all Youth Group related advertising.

“The Group is in good financial shape,” he says, “a bad year or two and we’d be covered. “Break even is the target, it needs to remain self sufficient."

“We don’t want to be continually tapping into the community for money,” Maree says. “There is only so much to go around and we are in the mix with the likes of the scout movement and sports clubs. But I am constantly amazed at local generosity, and grateful for their donations. We are always swapping out couches, receiving playstations and games. Last year a Foosball table was donated.”

Eddie and Maree are aware that with one road in, there is a degree of isolation involved and a real need to keep Eastbourne's young teenagers entertained. When they took over Youth Group, there were 20-25 kids on average attending. That figure now stands in the high 40s and peaked one evening late last year at 65.

“Friends bring friends and the circle widens,” Maree says. “The kids have been very positive through our time and largely, well behaved. We have had the odd incident, but generally we identify and engage the perpetrator in a quiet fashion and make them aware that their bad behaviour reflects on the rest of us, which can have consequences.”

“The children become part of the counselling process itself,” Eddie says. “They let each other know what is and is not acceptable behaviour. Mainly they are honest kids and they know what is right. There is a bit of freedom within the framework and larger numbers tend to manage themselves. Containing the spread is a necessity and unless an activity is planned there, the beach is off limits.”

Maree says that is always great to see past participants coming through and many have stepped up in their five years at the helm and become valuable workers and leaders. For some it is a good discipline and a great way of clocking up hours toward their Duke of Edinburgh Award.

“As a practical aspect,” says Eddie, “it is easy to run. Be positive, enthusiastic and enjoy working with kids, the rest takes care of itself. Connect at their level, install good values and endorse good behaviour. Youth Group is a very important part of the community,” Maree says.

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 10.30am.

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

• DB Playcentre Mon, Wed, Fri 9-12. Andrea Jensen 02102797311.

• Pt Howard Playcentre. Mon 9.15 -11.45am. Caroline 021 072 1070.

• Historical Society of Eastbourne local studies room open above the library 2-4 pm every Monday. (Check Saturday).

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

• Toy Library 8-9pm. Elizabeth 021 08224664. www.eastbournemibase.com.au

• Eastbourne Karate Dojo junior and senior classes (children 8 year & older, plus parents) on Monday and senior classes on Thursday. Contact lindsaysensei@live.com, cell 021 844 873.

Tuesdays

• Pt Howard Playcentre Tues 9.15 -11.45am. Caroline 021 072 1070.

• Days Bay Playcentre Puddle Jumpers Tues 10:30 to 12 noon: Messy and Sensory play for children 2 years and under. Casual sessions, $3 donation.

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

• Eastbourne Homebirth Group 1st Tuesday of the month. Phone Kate 5627096.

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

• Eastbourne Embroidery Group, St Ronan’s Church lounge 10am-12noon.

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

• Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Mike 562 8688.

• Poetry group, every second Tuesday meet to read and enjoy poems old and new. Phone 562 8387.

• Toy Library 8-9pm. Elizabeth 021 08224664. www.eastbournemibase.com.au

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

Wednesdays

• Retired Persons’ Assn meet 2nd Wed at

Tartines for morning tea and socialising 11am. Occasional outings arranged. Ph 5627365 or 562 8387.

• Library preschool story time 2–2.25pm.

• Pt Howard Playcentre Wed 9.15 -11.45am. Caroline 021 072 1070.

• Scottish Country Dance. Merryn 562 0236.

• Bridge Club 7-10pm. Shona 562 7073.

• DB Playcentre Mon, Wed, Fri 9-12. Andrea Jensen 02102797311.

• “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! Pump Dance Hip hop & contemporary classes Wed afternoons in St Ronan’s hall 0274373508 info@pumpdance.com

Thursdays

• Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Mike 562 8688. Women welcome.

• St Ronan’s Mainly Music, 9.30am10.30am, contact Cathy 027 213 9342.

• SPACE at Days Bay Playcentre. Michelle 971 8598.

East Harbour Women’s Club

New Members Welcome Card Groups (weekly)

- Bolivia 12.45pm

Contact Glendyr ph: 562 7181 - Bridge

1.00pm

Contact Heather ph: 562 7995 Guest Speaker (3rd week of month)

7.00pm - Drinks and nibbles provided 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.

• Eastbourne Karate Dojo junior and senior classes (children 8 year & older, plus parents) on Monday and senior classes on Thursday. Contact lindsaysensei@live.com,

Lower Hutt Office: 04 566 8580

cell 021 844 873.

Fridays

• St Alban’s Pop in and Play, at St Ronan’s Church Hall, 9am-11.30am, contact Stefi 021 178 2099.

• Pt Howard Playcentre Fri 9.15 -11.45am. Caroline 021 072 1070.

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

• DB Playcentre Mon, Wed, Fri 9-12. Andrea Jensen 02102797311.

• Discovery Time for 4years+ at San Antonio School, 78 Oroua Street, 9.3010.30am. 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 10.00am Muritai Croquet Club. Lyn 562 8722 or Val 562 8181.

• Historical Society of Eastbourne local studies room open above the library 11am - Noon on Last Saturday every month. (Check Mondays).

• Eastbourne Dune Restoration Group Meets at the dunes area in front of the Eastbourne Recreation Ground, on the first Saturday of the month at 9am. Contact Keena for more details on 562 0992.

Sundays

• Church services - see page 28.

• AA Plunket Rooms 10am. Pauline 562 7833.

PLANNING A MOVE IN 2019?

RIGHT PLACE, RIGHT TIME - BE THERE!

Call or email me with your wish list to ensure you’re among the first to know if a potentially suitable home is coming available. How many people are in your family? What features are essential? Views? Privacy? Drive-on access?

BUY FIRST? SELL FIRST?

Need to sell before you buy, but afraid of the risk? Being homeless can be a nerve-wracking proposition but I’ve never heard of it happening through a successful real estate deal. I’ve seen a lot of heartbroken buyers miss out, however. There are various ways to manage the sellbuy/buy-sell conundrum. Feel free to call me for that chat.

THERE ARE NO SILLY QUESTIONS

If you are a first time buyer, or have not taken the plunge for some years, the process as you remember it, may have changed. Feel free to ask me any questions; clarity helps avoid bad surprises and will prepare you for success when your dream home appears.

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Call or email me if you’d like more information and for preview details.

Be prepared! Take the time to give your chosen mortgage advisor the information they need to be able to act quickly on your behalf. It can mean a big advantage for you - at no cost. Knowing a good insurance broker too, one who will give immediate assistance when you call, will also help streamline the offer process when the time comes. Ask around for recommendations in advance of needing help.

For every sale, I contribute $200 to our key charity partner, the Malaghan Medical Research Institute.

CONTACT: Kim Slessor 027 230 3328 kim@justpaterson.co.nz justpaterson.co.nz

PARKSIDE

As Eastbourne residents, we are very fortunate to live in a place where the bush meets the sea, yet be so close to a thriving city. There are not many places in New Zealand that can boast this fact, but we also have another great outdoor asset on our doorstep, the Parangarahu Lakes which are only 8km from Burdans Gate. The two lakes, Lake Kohangapiripiri (nest basking in the sun) and Lake Kohangatera (nest clinging strongly) are among the few wetlands in the country that have a relatively unmodified state.

Taranaki Whānui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika (Taranaki Whānui) migrated down from the Taranaki region and would seasonally come to the lakes for kai and shelter. Taranaki Whānui retains mana whenua over the Parangarahu Lakes and are represented by the Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust (PNBST). Tuna (eels) and kākahi (freshwater mussels) from the lakes were a source of food for them and kākahi shells were also used as combs and kite rattles.

Zealandia eco-sanctuary recently translocated kākahi from Lake Kohangapiripiri to Roto Mahanga-Zealandia’s upper lake. MIRO asked Aaria Dobson-Waitere, who lives in Eastbourne, works at Zealandia as Kaitiaki Ranger and is of Taranaki Whanui descent, the purpose of this translocation. Aaria says it all started with Amber McEwan, a freshwater biologist, who had the idea to conduct the first ever translocation of kākahi to Zealandia upper lake where she will be monitoring their success for her PhD research. Kākahi grow to 10cm in length and are filter feeders, so they help clean sediments in freshwater lakes and streams by filtering bacteria, sediment and algae at a rate of up to a litre per hour. Kākahi are not an endangered species, but they are in decline due to loss of habitat because of farm animal and chemical runoff into streams and lakes. With the first successful translocation, kākahi are now living successfully in Zealandia’s upper lake. It is hoped that these mussels will multiply and populate the Kaiwharawhara catchment downstream from Zealandia ecosanctuary to help improve its water quality. We will be writing about the Tuna at the Lakes in a future Parkside article. We would like to thank Aaria who, in her own time, has been helping

Garden Stuff with Sandy Lang

February: Late-summer. Plants have two sorts of sap - xylem sap and phloem sap. Last issue I described how water is transported from the soil solution, into the roots, along bundles of tiny tubes (the xylem), to the leaves and then to the air through tiny adjustable pores (stomata). This Herald issue I promised you the phloem sap story.

Phloem transport: Leaves are sugar factories (photosynthesis). They use carbon dioxide (CO2), water (H2O) and sunlight energy to make sugar (CH2O) and oxygen (O2). The growing roots, shoots and fruits use this sugar as food. But the sugar must be transported from the leaves (sources) to the distant roots, shoots and fruits (sinks) where it’s consumed. The sugar is transported in the phloem.

Phloem: In a tree, the (soft, white) phloem lies just under the (crusty, brown) bark and just outside the (hard) wood. The phloem is made up of bundles of many tiny tubes (sieve tubes). Each sieve tube is made up of long rows of cylindrical cells (sieve elements). The sieve elements are aligned end to end and interconnect through their adjoining end walls by very tiny holes (the round, end walls look like sieves). Each sieve element is about 0.2 mm long and 0.02 mm in diameter. Unlike the dead cells of the xylem, the sieve elements are alive.

Phloem sap: The phloem sap is a strong sugary solution (about 13 teaspoons of sugar in a teacup). The strong sugar draws water into the sieve elements (osmosis) inflating them to high pressure - about 10-times the pressure in a car tyre. The stronger the sugar solution, the higher the pressure. But what makes this viscous sugar solution flow along the tiny sieve tubes?

Phloem pump: Sugar is loaded into the sieve elements in the source leaves (high concentration = high pressure) and unloaded from the sieve elements in the sink organsshoots, roots, fruits (lower concentration = lower pressure). The source-to-sink pressure difference makes the sap flow from the highpressure source end to the lower-pressure sink end. Just as water flows in a garden hose from the high-pressure tap end to the low-pressure nozzle end.

Tricks: Plants use all sorts of clever tricks to boost sugar flow to the most important sinks (e.g. fruits) and to starve the less important sinks (e.g. roots). That’s why roots stop growing in summer when fruits are growing.

Sandy Lang slang@xtra.co.nz

Parker Jones, Aaria Dobson-Waitere and Aaria’s nephew Toitu Singh re baiting a pest line at the lakes.

MIRO’s efforts at the Lakes by volunteering to monitor the banded dotterel, plant trees and trap pests.

- Parker Jones – MIRO

The translocated Kakahi. Photo: Linton Miller.

Local schoolgirl placed in national writing competition

by Carl McRae

Mahina Bay resident Amelia Prebble won second place in the inaugural Intermediate Writers Award competition held late last year.

IWA is a new nationwide non-fiction essay writing competition for year 7 and 8 students. Entrants were asked to write about transformational change, using an essay starter that was designed to promote engagement in a nationwide social and political discussion around issues that are important to today’s young people.

Amelia attends Wa Ora Montessori School, where her mum Priya and Grandfather, Kevin Gain, got involved as parent helpers, teaching debating to a group of year 7 students, which included Amelia.

“We taught the children the basics of debating,” Priya says, “and had two successful inter-school debates with Hutt Intermediate, which were really fantastic.

"We got this group of children involved in the IWA competition as an extension of this debating work, a great opportunity to apply some of their research and non-fiction writing skills by developing strong arguments.”

Amelia, whose essay was entitled ‘Collective Hope for Transformational Change’, also received some sterling feedback from the three competition judges. She was described by one as a compassionate writer, who had weaved her love of the arts into a solution for overcoming the world’s problems.

Another said that her infectious, heartfelt piece was peppered with hope and joy.

“Competing in IWA was fun and challenging,” Amelia said, “it took quite a bit of preparation, lots of research and heaps of editing! Doing debating at school really helped I think.”

“It is hard when you realise what is actually happening out there in our world,” she added.

“My generation has some big challenges to face including the refugee crisis.  It was really challenging to think about something I could do as an 11 year old to make a difference.”

Amelia said that the competition was a great way for her to understand how writing can make a big difference as to how people think and act.

“There were so many interesting topics written about by kids my age all around New Zealand, which is really amazing. It was really fun to be a part of this.

" I am looking forward to seeing what the topic is this year and getting involved again.”

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Amelia Prebble with grandfather Kevin Gain and mum Priya.

SPORT

Lawson back in NZ bowls Beck comes south for basketball

Eastbourne's Gary Lawson has returned to the New Zealand men's bowls team after more than a decade in exile, ending the latest of his many retirements.

Lawson was named recently in a men's high-performance squad which is likely to form the basis of the New Zealand team which will play at next year's World Championships on Australia's Gold Coast.

The Christchurch-based renegade has been shunned by Bowls New Zealand for a decade as he kept up a long, personal rebellion against the sport's top administrators. One of the final straws for Bowls New Zealand was his involvement in an alleged "match-fixing" incident during the Asia-Pacific Championships in Malaysia in August, 2009.

The Canada team alleged the New Zealand four, of which Lawson was the skip, deliberately lost a match against Thailand to ensure a better draw in the playoff rounds.

Lawson was suspended for six months and fined $5,000 dollars, though no evidence was found to support the charge.

He has kept up a broader battle against bowls officialdom and has remained on the outer for many years, despite winning 11 national titles - a record - and four national club championships with Eastbourne.

Lawson's return marks a change at the top of Bowls New Zealand and a reconciliation

Kidztalk

with one of the sport's greatest players and most unapologetic rebels.

Current national coach and selector Peter Belliss, a former teammate of Lawson, does not share the usual antipathy towards New Zealand's most successful player.

"He brings a wealth of experience and a mental toughness on the greens that perhaps hasn't quite been there over the last couple of years," Belliss said.

Lawson stepped down from the Eastbourne premier men's team after leading it to its thirdstraight national club title at the end of last season. He expressed his intention to retire but the lure of playing for New Zealand encouraged his return.

While he is no longer directly involved with the Eastbourne team, Lawson continues to play under the club's banner.

Eastbourne's Jamie Hill, who also plays for Auckland's Onehunga club, has also been recalled to the high performance squad after a decade's absence.

Meanwhile, the Eastbourne premier men's team missed out on a place in the playoffs of the Wellington interclub competition for the first time. Eastbourne finished in eighth place among the 10 teams in the premier division, well out of top-four contention.

The Eastbourne women's team was sixth in its premier division.

Eastbourne's Stella Beck has taken a new turn in her young professional career, joining the Launceston Tornadoes in the Australian Women's National Basketball League.

Beck turned professional late last year after concluding a highly successful four-year career at St. Mary's College in the United States.

She began by joining the Townsville Flame in Australia's second-tier league, then moved quickly onto the roster of the Townsville Fire in the WNBL.

But that roster was heavy with top Australian players and Beck, struggling with a foot injury, had to make do with limited playing time.

Launceston quickly swooped on the Black Ferns guard, seeing her as a perfect replacement for former league MVP Lauren Nicholson, who has left the Tasmania club to play in Europe.

There is a symbiosis in Beck following Nicholson at the Tornadoes. She was also two years behind Nicholson at St. Mary's and made it clear she looked up to the Australian as an inspiration.

Beck is likely to win far more playing time with Launceston than at Townsville.

WELCOME TO DAYS BAY PLAYCENTRE

Roll on summer!! Picnics, bike riding, sand, splash, and sun, we are all enjoying the lovely warm weather. But I know quite a few kiddos are ready to get back to Days Bay Playcentre.

We finished last year with song -- the tamariki did a short fun concert for the Take a Break session at St. Ronan's (where I think the babies stole the show), and a lovely Christmas party where we welcomed our special guest with many renditions of Jingle Bells.

Excited to see what the new year will bring and what new families have joined our lovely community. Come by and have a play with us!

Sessions run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, 9:15am-11:45. Pop in for a visit or phone Andrea 021027973111 for more information.

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Aidan Dear, 1, Rolling into Summer.

Cricketers hopeful of improvement

Eastbourne's senior cricket team has started the second half of the Wellington club season hoping to improve on its results prior to Christmas.

The season re-started for Eastbourne with a one-day match against Sri Lankan Sports on January 12 and it began the first two-day match of the New Year against Wellington Indian Sports Club at home on Saturday.

Eastbourne has fared only moderately in both one and two-day competitions so far. It was placed seventh when it faced fourth-place Sri Lanka Sports in the one-day match and eighth when it played third-placed Indians in the two-day grade.

The early part of the season was affected by the weather and Eastbourne is likely to improve with more regular match play in the second half of the season. The senior team is partly in a rebuilding phase after the departure of players such as last season's captain Alex Webster.

Local sailors perform well

The Muritai Yacht Club sent a strong fleet of Sunburst yachts to the New Zealand Championships hosted by the Worser Bay Boating Club over anniversary weekend.

Oscar Barrett-Garnier was the best-placed of the Muritai entrants, finishing 10th after consistent performances across the six races of the regatta.

Wal Louden finished 12th, Chris Ward 16th, Mike Wespel-Rose 21st and Rudi Mack 22nd.

Call up for Wilson

Eastbourne's Charlotte Wilson has been selected in a squad to trial for the New Zealand under-20 team which will compete at the World Age-Group Underwater Hockey Championships in England later this year.

Wilson, a year 13 student at Hutt Valley High School, was a member of the Central A team which finished second at the Under-18 Interzone Championships in Wellington in late December.

Hahn embarks on new career

Eastbourne footballer Maya Hahn is on the verge of one of her greatest sporting challenges.

Hahn is about to begin her scholarship at the University of Oregon at which she will have access to one of the most advanced women's football programmes in the United States.

Having just competed at the Under-17 Women's World Cup in Uruguay at which the New Zealand team made history by reaching the semifinals, Hahn has had very little time to rest and reflect before embarking on a new chapter in her life and sporting career.

She continued to train hard during her brief time at home after the World Cup and was a member of the Capital team which finished fourth in the first national women's Futsal league.

A scholarship at Oregon opens a new vista of football opportunities for Hahn. Several of the team's leading senior players from last season have recently been drafted into the United States' professional National Women's Soccer League.

Hahn will be part of a new intake of players into the Oregon women's team - known as the Ducks - which includes Caitlin Shaw, who was a member of the Canada team which also reached the Under-17 World Cup semifinals for the first time.

New Zealand later beat Canada to take third place.

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GARDEN WORKER for all weeding, tidying and garden maintenance contact Hamish on 022 3748453.

Dan Reed lawn mowing, lawn and garden care. Contact 027 337 1360.

DOG TO CARE FOR: Are you looking at getting a dog for your child/ children? If you would like to try, before you commit long term , we have a huntaway/ border collie who needs a home from the end of March until the beginning of September please? Our dog is smart, loves children and he loves to go for walks in the bush as often as you like and he really loves to chase after sticks you throw in the water. Please call Ray 027 8376004

Church

In Eastbourne

St Alban’s Anglican:

Sunday Worship 10am at Wellesley College. Thursday Worship 10am - check venue with Parish office, 11 Ngaio St, Eastbourne tel: 562 6269

Children and Families Ministry: see www.stalbanschurch.nz

St Ronan’s Presbyterian: Muritai Rd, Eastbourne

tel: Parish Clerk 562 8753

Sunday Morning Worship: 9.30am. Power Hour: 9.30am

San Antonio Roman Catholic: Oroua St, Eastbourne

tel: Fr Marlon Maylon Parish Priest 970 8405

Saturday Vigil Mass: 5.30pm

Sunday (Sacred Heart, Petone): 9.30am & 5.30pm

East Harbour Women’s Club - OPEN EVENING

Thursday, 21st February from 6 - 8pm Refreshments provided!

Pop in and meet some new people and learn about our Club! View photos of this Club from it’s inauguration

For further information contact Diane on 027 3417545 or diane.logan05@gmail.com All Welcome!

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4b Taumaru Ave, Lowry Bay, Eastbourne

RV $570,000 | Tender Closes 2pm Tuesday 12/02/19 at Tommy's, 120 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt (Unless Sold Prior).

225 Marine Dr, Lowry Bay, Eastbourne

Tender Closes 2pm Wednesday 27/02/19 at Tommy's, 120 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt.

SUNNY TOWNHOUSE BY THE SEA

The 1960's was a great era for property construction and 4b Taumaru is no exception. What is exceptional, however, is how well maintained and presented is this wonderful home. Its seaside location is highly desirable but even more so is the warm interior and with well thought out spaces. Ideal for a small family, couple or singleton, this pretty home has tons of street appeal.

20 Pukatea St, Eastbourne

By appointment Open Home

Sinead Diederich

04 392 0001 | 021 02581960

sinead@tommyshv.co.nz

Deadline Closes 2pm Wednesday 13/02/19 at Tommy's, 120 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt (Vendor reserves the right to sell prior)

COMING SOON........LAND AHOY!

It's hard to find words to describe this property which really is unique:

• First time on the market in over 30 years

• Situated on a rare 1,102 square metre premium waterfront position

• Unimpeded harbour views

• Potential to create a magnificent home or a prime development site

• Great drive on access

04 568 2222 | 027 664 6095 Anne Harris

anne@tommyshv.co.nz

Tender Closes 2pm Thursday 14/02/19 at Tommy's, 120 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt (Unless Sold Prior).

CONTEMPORARY BEACH HOUSE

With breath taking uninterrupted sea views, this modern 5-bed, 2 living (246m2) home, with generous living spaces, enjoys superb indoor outdoor flow and excellent outdoor beachside living, is the perfect retreat from the world. With 3-car garaging and multiple further parking, view now.

BEO

Sinead Diederich

04 392 0001 | 021 02581960

sinead@tommyshv.co.nz

This Athfield masterpiece is more than a house, it is an icon, a home, a place where memories have been and will be created. The house, even from the road, tantalises the imagination. The concrete and plaster style cladding with tower and chimney stacks resonates with French farmhouse style, while the orchard garden provides a fabulous playground for children.

Sinead Diederich

04 392 0001 | 021 02581960

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14 Kereru Rd, Days Bay, Eastbourne

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ATHFIELD DAYS BAY WONDERLAND