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A captain’s knock from Rakitha Weerasundara helped Johnsonville claim Wellington’s premier two-day cricket title, the Pearce Cup for the first time on Sunday. Rakitha blitzed an unbeaten 199 as his team beat Taita at Alex Moore park by an innings and 39 runs. Continued on page 2.

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“It was emotional, it has meant a lot to a lot of people at the club and to not just win a trophy but win the Pearce Cup, the most prestigious trophy in Wellington cricket and get the monkey off our back is an amazing feeling. “You’re always judged as a team on silverware, so it’s massively satisfying. “It feels like all the things we talked about for six months came to fruition.” Rakitha hoped the new Alex Moore Park facility, Waiora, which was opened on Saturday, would have a trophy cabinet. “I hope so, the Pearce Cup is going to be there all year.” The win wasn’t without its nervous moments for the hosts as they won the toss and bowled only to see the Taita openers put on 107 for the opening wicket. However, Johnsonville rallied amd bowled them out for 276. Rakitha’s century supported by opener Devan Vishvaka’s run-aball 131 laid the platform. “My innings is one thing but Devan was in the zone and he blunted the new ball really well and I fed-off his energy early on in my innings.” Rakitha says even after he bought up three figures, he didn’t feel comfortable.

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Johnsonville captain Rakitha Weerasundara hit an unbeaten 199 to help his team win the Pearce Cup for the ﬁrst time. Photo: Cricket Wellington.

“I can’t say it was my most fluid innings, even after my 100 I still felt scratchy and the pitch was doing a bit. Johnsonville were bowled out for 468, a lead of 192 when the frontline bowlers took over. Dom McAlister took five for 52 while Zac Ringrose

finished with four for 58. The duo ripped the heart out of the Taita top and middle order and the win was secured early on day three with Taita dismissed for 153. Rakitha says the club deserved their moment but he hoped the team could build on the success and defend the

title next season. “I was looking at the trophy and Eastern Suburbs have dominated this competition for the last 30 years, so it would be good if we were able to create a dynasty like that and defend and prove that we deserve to be in this position for many years to come.”

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Whenever I ask Ōhāriu constituents what recently hosted a meeting is I the biggest issue facingwhich Newincluded Zealand, local property developers and they almost invariably mention housing; its representatives from the CityThere and Regional availability and affordability. are many Councils.well Thepaid background the individuals meeting relatively couplesforand the need ensure involved in forwas whom a firsttostep on all thepeople property ladder providing more housing in our electorate, is unattainable. It’s pointless to blame whether it be those building them or those anyone; we just have to fix it. regulating and permitting What our latest changesthat arebuilding, designed to thethe issues whichfield govern dounderstand is to level playing in the relation to build the houseshouses. everyone Currently agrees toability purchasing existing we need. someone intending to live in a house they are bidding for must pay the interest on the There are essentially two types of mortgage with tax paid income. Prior to the development; greenfields and brownfields. housing announcement, someone intending Greenfields means building on currently toundeveloped rent the house couldexclaim back land,out typically farmland onthe interest as an That meant that the the edges of expense. current urban areas, where same house had a different value for infrastructure like sewers, water supply andthe different bidders, obviously higher other essential services don’t exist arefor the investor, reflected in the prices. This usually and builtthat by the developer. is no reflection on the investor. He or she is legally takingdevelopment advantage of the system, and Brownfields means rebuilding should not be criticised for has doing so. on existing sites, and there been But governments are elected to times make hard considerable discussion in recent decisions for the long term to advantage around how much intensification should be all New Zealanders, and so lastespecially week’s housing allowed in existing suburbs, changes are just changing of designed height limitstotodo allow forthat. more We need more housing built, so the changes are apartments. designed to encourage investors to invest in Both haveso their advantages and to maintain new builds they can continue disadvantages; the Regional Council in the tax advantages they previously had, so particular see theirget rolebuilt. to prevent more more new houses

Meanwhile, those bidding for existing runoff and up inwho our want houses willother nowmaterial largelyending be those harbours, especially Porirua harbour in to live in them. Thethe plan is to stabilise house the case of development north of prices and stop the massive inﬂation which Johnsonville and Newlands. Theunavailable Wellington to has seen them increasingly City Council are concerned that thebe existing new home owners. Yes we will criticised infrastructure cannot handle the pressure it be by some investors, but they tend to comes under when new housing areas are new astute individuals who will adapt to the developed. Existing infrastructure is aging situation. and needs upgrading across our city,toassaid he A large scale developer I spoke evidenced recent pipe An wanting has been by inundated byfailures. investors advantage of intensification of existing areas to buy into his developments, while at the means more people, therefore more same time real estate agents are reporting ratepayers to pay for those upgrades. considerably fewer investors bidding for existing houses, so itneed looks like the desired Developers of course to make a profit, outcome has been achieved. Doing and wish to keep their compliance costsnothing as was certainly anbelieve option. low as possible.not Many the Success Resource will be when the next generation will be able Management Act is too cumbersome. We as to afford to livefor near families, and nottohave government ourtheir part have undertaken to movethat towns rewrite act. to be able to afford houses. Meantime, thewas electorate a vibrant The feedback good, buthas thebeen success will place over recent weekends, with sporting be when there are sufficient affordable success cricketers and houses to for meetJohnsonville demand. That is certainly my footballers, fairs in Khandallah and goal as your school MP. Crofton Downs, multi-cultural festivals and plenty more, all taking under That, and of course havingplace a vibrant and balmy autumn skies. functioning Johnsonville Shopping Centre we There’s plenty can all be proud to of. enjoy here when you go looking. And when ourtohousing reforms kick in, we There’s plenty be getting on with. hope there will be plenty more families to enjoy what we have here.

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Waiora Sports and Community Hub opens at Alex Moore Park Waiora, the new Sport and Community Hub at Alex Moore Park was opened at a pre-dawn blessing and ceremony. Wellington City Council partnered with Alex Moore Park Sport and Community Inc (AMPSCI) back in 2018, and together collaborated to build a new Sport and Community Hub Facility on the upper field at Alex Moore Park. The project has been a long time in the making, and despite a small delay caused by COVID-19, its completion this month is timely for the winter sport season. Mayor Andy Foster knows this facility will make a big difference to the sporting community. “This Hub will mean teams across a wide range of sporting codes will reap the benefits of having modern, accessible and high quality facilities, will encourage greater participation in activities, and will be a place to be proud of when hosting visitors to Waiora.” The total project cost was $4.2 million, with the incorporated society contributing $2 million towards building cost and an internal fit-out. The Hub building will be owned by the Council and managed by AMPSCI, which will enter a long-term lease of the first-floor facilities over the next 33 years. The independent chair of AMPSCI, Mike Knell, points out the uniqueness of this concept and partnership whereby five sporting groups, the Wellington Deaf Association and Wellington City Council have come together to collaborate and facilitate for a low-cost (shared) operating model. “This is the way forward for sporting and community groups to ensure that we can get everyone participating in their code,

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Wellington College student wins competition Author L P Hansen’s books have twice been chosen for NZReadAloud, the national schools’ reading programme. This is her fourth YA adventure on a controversial topic. She has won a Jack Lasenby Senior Award for Children’s Writing. A writing competition for Year 7-9 students is helping to launch this latest book. The Body Shop and Whittaker’s Chocolate, both known for their commitment to slave-free supply chains have given generous prizes. Books from Scholastic and other sources make up the balance. Hansen says, “Competition winner Cameron Murray, Year 9 student at Wellington College, made a strongly-worded plea for us to reclaim our humanity and end the atrocity of slavery. His well-researched entry was a compassionate response to the anti-slavery murals on my website.”

hopefully on an equal low-cost opportunity for all in the community – it is, simply put, fantastic,” says Mike. “It is the way of the future without doubt. Participation is more likely to grow, and more people will get active as a result. The principles of sporting and community hubs is not new, however, I believe this model and concept is.” The Hub was gifted the name Waiora, meaning water of life, following engagement with iwi partner NgƗWi Toa and the Alex Moore Park Sport and Community inc.

The name is a reference to the main local stream which was used for the provision of kai and spiritual sustenance. The redevelopment of this fitfor-purpose Hub has taken into consideration all requirements from the community, with input from locals, clubs and recreational groups, says Sports and Recreation Portfolio Lead, Councillor Simon Woolf. “This collaborative project has been future proofed, so with a growing population particularly around youth in the area, the Hub will be a vital pulse in the heart of the community for years

to come. “Additionally, not only will the facilities be accessible to sporting groups, but there are meeting rooms and a social space to be shared, plus changing rooms, a kitchen and bar area, and storage rooms. “The opening of Waiora marks the completion of just one of three exciting projects happening in the Northern suburbs at the moment, including the refresh to Keith Spry Pool and the Pukehuia Newlands Park Upgrade – both of which are heading towards completion by the middle of this year,” adds Councillor Woolf.

Collision on Johnsonville Porirua Motorway Police responded to a two-vehicle collision on the Johnsonville Porirua Motorway, near the Tawa-Grenada North On-Ramp yesterday morning. Emergency services were notiﬁed at 7:26am. Initial indications suggest one person suﬀered minor injuries.

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Kids take over Kaukau! Next Sunday April 11, over 350 kids will be taking on Mount Kaukau for Khandallah School’s annual fundraiser, the Kids’ Kaukau Challenge. After taking a Covid-related break last year, the Home & School Committee is excited to be able to host this familyfriendly 4.6-kilometre fun run/ walk once again. The event starts at the school, with the track winding up through the bush and along the northern ridges of Mount Kaukau to the summit. From there it winds back down through the bush to the school grounds where there will be celebrations complete with food, games, and a prize-giving. The event is open to five to 13-year-olds, with under eights needing to be accompanied by a supporting adult. All participants will be equipped with a timing chip and a race bib. On completion of the challenge they get a

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EYE ON CRIME In Johnsonville a boat and motor were stolen from Boom Rock Road. The items were located along a rugged track leading to the beach on private property. The boat motor and the boat itself were hidden in a bush area near the track. The victim thinks someone was watching him when he came back from a trip and returned at night to steal the boat and the motor. Timber was stolen from an enclosed area with temporary metal fences at Onslow College. The timber was cut to 90x45 H1.2 lengths. A blue Piaggio

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of an immobiliser prevented this. A silver Mercedes-Benz saloon parked in a carport of a house in Frankmoore Avenue was entered. It was left unlocked overnight. Items stolen include two pairs of sunglasses, a cell phone holder and a dash camera. In Newlands a black Suzuki Swift parked overnight in Lyndfield Lane was stolen. It was found by Police in a burnt out state and reported to the victim who was unaware it was missing. The car contained a child’s buggy and shoes. A homeowner in Spenmoor Street returned home to find that an empty section next to theirs was being used a dump site. The engineer planning to use the site for house building estimates that this was the contents of a skip 3m x 4m. A black BMW parked late at night at a City Fitness gym was broken into and a wallet stolen. A bank card in the wallet was used to make unauthorised transactions of $340 using paywave at petrol stations. A blue Daihatsu Pyzar stationwagon parked at the same City Fitness gym had a window smashed allowing the offender to reach in and snatch a bag form the seat. A Macbook and charger, a pair of sunglasses and a wallet were among the items stolen. The contents of the wallet were cash, a NZ drivers license and bank cards which had been used unspecified number of times fraudulently before being stopped. In Khandallah a bike was stolen which had been parked overnight in the garden of a Clark Street house. The bike was an electric one described as Orange GSD Ten Cargo with two children’s seat at back. A house in Box Hill was burgled. When the victim arrived home he noticed the sliding door was unlocked and thinks it was accidentally left open A number of items were stolen including a black laptop and accessories, a blue law society satchel,

clothing and shoes. In Churton Park a silver Mazda Demio was taken while it was parked on the street in Westchester Drive overnight. It was recovered in Lakewood Avenue. In Crofton Downs a silver Mercedes-Benz light van was stolen at a construction site in Churchill Drive. A cell phone and wallet containing bank cards were taken. The bank cards were used for fraudulent transactions. The vehicle has since been located in Ohiro Road. Another case of burglary at the same building site occurred when the offenders stole 3 two way radios from a portocom which was unlocked. In Broadmeadows two campervans were broken into. A Honda Civic 4DR LX auto was parked on the front lawn and a Toyota Hiace was parked in the driveway of a house in Orissa Crescent. In Kaiwharawhara a Toyota Hilux Ute parked in Rangiora Avenue was broken into and a bag of tools stolen. Also in Rangiora Avenue a white Holden Colorado utility had the hard lid on the tray forced open and a quantity of tools stolen. In Karori a spare set of keys hidden under a rock near the back gate wet missing. Then small things in the house started to be missed, presumably stolen. In Wilton a white Toyota Hiace light van was driven by a courier when his vehicle was stolen. He was in the act of delivering in Wilton Road. A silver Honda Accord saloon reported losing front and rear registration plates. The garage of a house in Pembroke Road had its door forced destroying two locks in the process. Victim had yet to advise what, if anything, was stolen. There are several garages in the vicinity which were broken into.

Johnsonville gear-up for club rugby season A combined Marist St Pats Rugby Football Club Premier/Premier 2 squad and Johnsonville Rugby Football Club met in a pre-season encounter at Evans Bay Park on Saturday. MSP won 43-24, A couple of long-range runaway tries the diﬀerence in a close hit-out for both sides. Both go into camp this coming weekend, ahead of the season starting on April 10.

Johnsonville co-captain for 2021 Ha’amea ‘Ahio takes a carry in a preseason ﬁxture last weekend.

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On to the next stage April Phillips of Churton Park is awaiting the results of her nominations for two major international independent film awards in May. She’s fully occupied as she waits – a writer of plays and musicals, a singer at venues throughout the country and with other film scripts being prepared and polished, and caring for her disabled daughter, April says she sleeps very little. Here she talks to Glenise Dreaver about her latest successes. “ London, Paris, Los Angeles…” Film-maker April Phillips can be excused a wistful moment or two as she reflects on the red-carpet ceremonies she’d have been attending in a pre-Covid world. “Twenty twenty was going to be my year!” she says. April’s films are described as “genre” – in film terms that’s basically horror, along with sci fi and fantasy, and for the last two years (instead of one) they have been garnering prestigious international awards for independent filmmakers specific to that… Let’s be clear it’s not mindless horror she’s exploring, but stories that explore very real human dilemmas and social issues. ‘The Last Man On Earth’, for example, explores a devastating global pandemic (before Covid ever happened) and interweaves particular ethical issues associated with disability. The idea grew from April’s own insights as the single mother of a severely handicapped daughter and her horror at an article in the Guardian about the life – and death – decisions

already being made by British doctors when facing such issues. “That’s in my home country!” says April, who arrived in New Zealand as a six-year-old. “I just wept when I read it.” Her film, which she calls “a passion project” is specifically about the value of people with disabilities. It’s not the only one of hers on the circuit, but it is particularly timely and powerful as it explores a global pandemic (eerily, having been written before Covid ever happened) and interweaves one woman’s choices associated with disability. After winning a number of awards over the two years it’s been on the circuit (rather than the usual one, thanks to Covid) the film has now reached the long-delayed finals of two major awards for independent filmmakers. The first is the Independent Short Awards, the second is her nomination for the Minerva Award for genre films directed, written and/ or produced by a female filmmaker. “That’s the nomination I’m most proud of,” she says. That female focus on the potential for humanity and inhumanity,

sharpened by the issues of a pandemic, may be one of the factors distinguishing her work in what is largely a male-dominated area. One recent critic described ‘The Last Man’ in this way: ‘This is the work of a gifted and skilled filmmaker whose future works I predict will also be five star.’ Contractual requirements mean that it’s not until the results are announced she can release ‘The Last Man on Earth’ here. The multi-talented April combines her film work with her roles as a nationally-known singer and entertainer, and a playwright, and that work is what finances her films. She admits to dreams of a Bafta or an Academy award allied to her dreams of making a full length feature film but, she says, her personal circumstances make that unlikely. She would also need to find a producer as writing, directing and producing a long film is just an unmanageable burden. At about 1pm on Sunday March 28, April’s talents as a singer will be on show at the Crofton Downs school’s Matsuri Gala.

April Phillips of Churton Park is awaiting the results of her nominations for two major international independent ﬁlm awards in May. Photo Gerald Rillstone.

Will House Prices Drop? Easter celebrations at the ready

Median Sale Price - Source REINZ Hey Everyone, it was clear by the response, that the proposed changed have spooked a few people. I want to reiterate that it is important to focus on a rational response to the changes rather than an emotional response. Tangibly the changes are not going to severely affect anyone that have a sound investment strategy; however, the perception of the changes can be scary. This week I want to address the fear in the room, the idea that prices will drop significantly. In the included graph is the median sale price of this area since 1992 (when REINZ began collecting quality data). The general trend since then has stayed positive, either flatting out or going up – and there has been a lot of significant market changes during that time. Breaking house prices down into simple supply, demand and interest rates, looking at the proposed changes… Supply - there will be some investors spooked into selling, these will typically be people who are working on very low yields and speculating on capital gain. After crunching some numbers, most investors with a sound strategy won’t be significantly affected. So unlikely we will see much change here. The urban intensification proposal will increase potential supply of properties into the market, but I’ll believe this when the properties get built. In our area, this is the

proposed spatial plan. In Wellington we are still operating on very low supply, so there will need to be a major change here to affect price trends. Demand – talking to mortgage brokers, the pre-approval application numbers are still very, very high, and we are still seeing high property enquiries. With covid still highly relevant, more people are moving back to NZ than leaving and buyers that come from overseas have a much higher value perception. Until migration out of New Zealand returns to normal (increasing supply / decreasing demand) it is unlikely demand for property will drop. The above two points will always be unlined by interest rate changes, if we start seeing significant interest rate increases, we should start to see a slow in price gains. But with interest rates being as low as they are currently and if all else stays constant, then we could see prices continue to rise. If you would like to discuss in more detail, get in touch, love to hear from you!

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Wondering how to keep the family entertained, while not spending a fortune, on Easter weekend? “Well, have we got a deal for you!” says Ngaio Union Church Minister, Sue Brown. “I know when my kids were small, it was a battle to keep their minds off the chocolate and their fingers out of the Easter eggs before the big day” she adds “particularly if the weather’s dodgy.” Ngaio Union understands this, which is exactly why they’re putting on a free family event on Easter Saturday, April 3 – rain or shine. “We’re calling it EasterFest! because this is a time of year we particularly celebrate,” says Sue. “It will be a real festival!. From 1pm to 4pm, there’ll be activities for all ages – you can play games, decorate cookies, create Easter planters, decorate Easter eggs, eat hot cross buns. and there’ll be a bouncy castle for the wee ones. Plus we’ll have our unique Easter egg hunt, so chocolate will still be very much

The Ngaio Union Church will run their EasterFest event for families over Easter Weekend.

on the menu!” “And when we say EasterFest! is for the whole whƗnau, that’s exactly what we mean” says Sue “At our last EasterFest, our happiest customer was one of our older visitors who took on all-comers at scrabble and other board games for the whole afternoon.” EasterFest! isn’t the only thing scheduled for Easter week at Ngaio Union. There’ll be a quieter re-

membrance at 10am on Friday April 2 in the lead up to the Easter Sunday service at 10am on Easter Day. “There’s so much more to Easter than chocolate” says Sue “come and find out! You’ll be very, very welcome. Kuhu mai – welcome, come on in,” Sue says. You can find Ngaio Union at the corner of Kenya Street and Crofton Road.

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Link to Your First Home? YIP! 11 Link Road, Newlands 3

Situated in the heart of Newlands, within easy reach of local schools, the New World shopping complex and bus routes to the City, this fantastic family home has all the ingredients to put you in 'poll position' on the property ladder.

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This sunny, north-facing home enjoys an elevated aspect and has the benefit of a large double garage, three double bedrooms and a study/fourth bedroom off the lounge. RV $550,000 Tender 3:00pm Thursday 15th April 2021

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Pool, Tennis, Gym? YIP! 9/232 Middleton Road, Churton Park 1

Life leaves little time to worry about home and garden maintenance - if this sounds like you, this superb unit in Glenside has all the answers and so much more. With its own gym, swimming pool and tennis court the Monterey complex offers security and easy maintenance, allowing you the time to enjoy your life on things that are more important. Access to State Highway 1 is a breeze, whilst buses pass right outside to the Johnsonville town centre and beyond. There is even the excellent

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Thyme Cafe a two-minute walk away. You could lock-up and leave when travelling abroad is feasible again, safe in the knowledge that all the maintenance will continue and your home and possessions are secure. RV $310,000 Tender 3:00pm Thursday 15th April 2021

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Enjoy the Lifestyle 2/232 Middleton Road, Churton Park 2

Come and experience a resort lifestyle living in this two-bedroom apartment in Glenside. Enjoy the luxury of a tennis court, swimming pool, BBQ area and gym - all on your doorstep. This two-storey unit has open- plan living that flows to a patio for your outdoor entertainment with the bedrooms and family bathroom upstairs. Conveniently located there is a bus stop right outside the complex and a garden centre and café a two-minute walk away. It is a short ride to the

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centre of Johnsonville, it's shops rail link and amenities, as well as local schools and Churton Park. RV $430,000 Deadline Sale 3:00pm Wednesday 21st April 2021

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Treasured Family Home 28 Allen Terrace, Tawa 4

Perched atop sunny Allen Terrace in a prime Tawa location lies your very own family oasis! At the heart of this newly extended, 1950s-built home is an open-plan living/dining/kitchen - a chic but comfortable space where you can create many happy memories all year round. The second lounge has its own covered deck, providing a peaceful and private escape and it even has an adjoining study - just perfect for working from home. There is plenty of space for the whole family with four generous bedrooms, the

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master with en-suite and enjoying great views over Tawa. With a stunning outlook and fabulous all-day sun, the backyard is fully fenced and surrounded by mature trees, offering privacy and plenty of space for kids and pets. RV 680,000

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11 Belize Grove, Grenada Village

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Hidden Treasure? YIP! 18 Jane Grove, Paparangi 3

First time on the market in 50 years, you just can't beat our latest offering that will impress the moment you walk through the door. It has a warm, sunny and vibrant atmosphere with ample space and lots of privacy. This lovely family home has everything you need and more. From the wrap-around deck you can enjoy the views across the valley and the mature garden which is ideal for kids and pets. The large, open-plan lounge also benefits from a woodburner - a lovely place to enjoy watching movies with the family. Another living space off the

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dining area allows for extra entertaining or a light-filled office with access to the deck and those great views. RV $630,000 Tender 3:00pm Thursday 8th April 2021

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Grenada Village

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Churton Park

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Naenae

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Tawa

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Deadline Sale 2:00pm Wednesday 21st April 2021 Contact Kevin Bai on 021 047 5369 or Marie Joubert on 021 024 70636

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Pukerua Bay

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Paparangi

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Churton Park

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Waitangirua

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Newlands

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Churton Park

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Commemorative exhibition By Churton Park photographer

In 2015, when Brian Sheppard retired from his job as a senior manager for the Department of Conservation, he decided to pursue his passion for photography. As president of the Churton Park Community Association – a role just picked up again after a brief hiatus - he has worked to build greater appreciation of the suburb’s varied multicultural community. From his earlier career as an archaeologist, his interest in cultural diversity has carved for him a whole second post-retirement role, one he feels about very passionately. It has been said of Brian that his work with the most diverse community association in New Zealand is providing a model for the rest of the country. For some years, Brian provided photographs to the Independent Herald and, as his ties with groups like the Muslim community strengthened, he often recorded their daily activities, in our “Out and About” pages.

This included photos of the people of AlAmeen at prayer, play, work and community events. Their family camp at Wainuiomata, annual soccer tournament held at Alex Moore Park and other activities sent a clear message, before our Prime Minister ever spoke the words “We Are One”. After the tragic events of March 15 two years ago, he also worked with Churton Park Community Centre manager Mai Mostafa on a series of events, starting with the Muslim community, that brought the wider community together with understanding – and shared food - allowing different religions and nationalities to share information about their beliefs. So, on the second anniversary of the tragic events of March 15,2019, Wellington’s Muslim leaders asked Brian to present his work in a public exhibition called Umah, an Arabic word meaning community. The event was held in the TSB Auditorium, in Shed 6 on the Wellington waterfront Brian was overwhelmed to see the line-up

of dignitaries at the opening of his exhibition, including Andrew Little, the Minister of Justice and ƿKƗriu MP Greg O’Connor, as well as Wellington Mayor Andy Foster and a number of senior Police officers. “And amongst the keynote speakers was Farid Ahmed, representing survivors of the mosque attack,” says Brian. He was touched by the care with which the exhibition was mounted, with white roses and remembrance books for visitors to write personal messages. “There was a steady stream of visitors throughout the day - a good mix of Muslim and non-Muslim,” says Brian. “And I gather that there is interest in touring the exhibition“ While everyone remembered the terrible, needless, massacre the event has, he says, opened doors to a willingness to learn and give meaning to the PM’s phrase ‘We Are One’. “There was an overwhelming feeling of friendship, understanding and hope.”

Brian Sheppard, invited to present an exhibtiion of his photographs to mark the second anniversary of the Christchurch massacre.

Book event for Karori Library The Ngaio Marsh Awards, in association with Wellington City Libraries, invites booklovers to a fun evening of criminally good conversation featuring four acclaimed local storytellers. 2018 Ngaio Marsh Award winner Jennifer Lane chairs a panel discussion with Rajorshi Chakraborti, Helen Vivienne Fletcher, and Rod-

ney Strong on how they craft memorable characters and page-turning storylines, and infuse their books with real-life issues and insights into people and society. The free event will be held on April 9 at the Karori Library. Rajorshi Chakraborti is a novelist, essayist and short story writer who grew up in Calcutta and Mumbai.

The author of six novels, he was longlisted for the 2019 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. His latest novel Shakti is a supernatural mystery thriller set in India. Helen Vivienne Fletcher is a playwright, poet, writing teacher and children’s author. She has been shortlisted for the Joy Cowley Award, was named Outstanding

Young Playwright at the Wellington Theatre Awards. and was a finalist for the 2018 Ngaio Marsh Awards. Jennifer Lane is a copywriter, short story writer, and author. Her short stories have been published in journals and magazines in New Zealand and Australia. Jennifer’s debut novel,All Our Secrets, won

the 2018 Ngaio Marsh Award for Best First Novel. Rodney Strong is a Porirua author who left his day job in 2016 to follow his lifelong dream of being a writer. He has now published ten novels for children and adults, including four Ghostly Hitchhiker mysteries and three Silvermoon Retirement Village mysteries.

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What’s the buzz with bees? It seems so many people are keen to set up backyard beehives in recent years. Done with due respect to neighbours beekeeping can be a lot of fun and of course also good for the environment and neighbours’ gardens through pollination. Bee numbers have diminished somewhat over the last the last decade, so many beekeepers see their hobby as having ecological benefit as well. City councils have strict guidelines on how many, and where, hives can be situated on an urban property. Neighbours are required to be

consulted with approval consented to before hives can be set up. Occasionally concerns can arise between neighbours but often the local community can be very supportive of a local beekeeper once mitigating measures have been taken, such as directing bees in a certain direction away from particular spots in the vicinity. More people are finding bees fascinating – not only the keepers but also the wider community. And of course the bonus is the honey to be shared around!

New feijoa loves calm and breezy conditions alike! Exclusive to Twigland is the new feijoa variety called ‘Sherbet’. ‘Sherbet’ is a strong, vigorous growing feijoa, with big dark green leaves which have pale green new growth that gets covered in a golden fuzz at the tips. This variety performs exceptionally well, handling frosts, drought and strong winds like a true Wellingtonian! Once established, ‘Sherbet’ fruit grow in excess of 12cm long and are a hefty handful! The fruit flesh is a nice clean white with clear gel and white seeds and has a sharp, sherbety flavour rather than very sweet like others. Sherbet is the earliest fruiting feijoa variety

we know of, with fruit ready to harvest from the start of March. It is best planted with early flowering varieties such as Takaka or Unique, which will cross-pollinate with Sherbet to produce a bounty of fruit. Feijoa ‘Sherbet’ is part of our exciting ‘Ican Harvest’ range of fruiting shrubs and trees, we have over 100 different varieties of fruiting plants in store now at Twigland and Autumn is the best time to plant – especially now we’ve had a good drop of rain! This Easter we are closed only on Good Friday, otherwise open from 9am till 6pm through till Monday night.

Autumn planting and garden planning As the weather becomes wetter heading into autumn, you'll be safe to start planting. If you need help with a planting plan Groundplanz can help - we have a wide knowledge of trees and shrubs, including natives, and we can advise on which trees and shrubs to keep and which to remove. Make good use of the autumn leaf-fall by composting it ready for recycling later - your garden will eventually benefit from the nutrients it contains.

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Moment of the decade fades to obscurity The Halberg Sports Awards fumbled the ball again thanks to a public vote which made little sense. Last Wednesday, the top athletes and moments of the past decade were celebrated and while male athlete Richie McCaw and female athlete Lisa Carrington made sense, the sporting moment of the decade was baffling at best. Rowers Nathan Cohen and Joseph Sullivan won the honour for their gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Taking nothing away from the pair of them, they had to scratch and claw to earn their chance just to make that Olympic campaign, let alone gain the gold medal but very few sport tragics would have

remembered it. Sullivan, a native of Picton has been a part of Team New Zealand’s recent America’s Cup defence so he has moved on to bigger and better things. Off the top of my head, the 2011 Rugby World Cup final victory, the Grant Elliott six in the semifinal of the Cricket World Cup at Eden Park in 2015 or Brendon McCullum’s 300 in 2014 against India at the Basin Reserve all live longer in the memory. Those trio of moments are ones where you remember where you were and who you were with when they happened. That World Cup was intense from start to finish. Every No 10 we had was injured

to the point where we had to stop Stephen Donald from whitebaiting to wear a jersey which was three sizes too small for him so he could shave a penalty inside the right post to help us claim an 8-7 win and our first Webb Ellis Cup in 24 years. The 2015 Cricket World Cup was the best sporting event I’ve seen on home soil. Grant Elliott’s six in a tense semifinal against his place of birth, South Africa, had everything. It removed our semifinal chokers tag and proved the Black Caps were a legit team. The tense nature of that game made for unmissable television. During that final over, where Dan Vettori squirted a boundary

behind point which was crucial and potentially forgotten in the lead-up to Elliott’s maximin, I had to call a friend just to calm myself. When the ball sailed into the stands you could see strangers hugging each other and I furiously found match tickets and flights to Melbourne for the final. McCullum’s 300 was a sublime knock and one which matured cricket in this country. For so long, Martin Crowe’s 299 had been the benchmark and there were long lines for the opening session of day five when McCullum was on 270-odd when play resumed. Just like Elliott’s six, Ian Smith’s commentary was perfect for the moment and ensured it would live

long in the memory of those who witnessed it. Public votes are always subjective and in a funny way, I guess we have no-one to blame but ourselves for this outcome but only die-hard rowers could make a case for Cohen and Sullivan. It’s likely symptomatic with the awards ceremony which has lost the interest of the general public. It has lost its lustre and become stale. A myriad of confusing decisions over the years have likely meant people no longer see it as a pinnacle event. A revamp is necessary and outcomes like this, even in a public vote, do little to help the credibility of the event.

National League returns for bumper season By Grant Stephen

And so it begins. The 2021 Men’s Football Central League roared into life with some stunning matches over the opening weekend. This will be a season like no other, with the National league franchise based competition coming to a permanent end the previous weekend and a new, club based structure, taking its place. The changes recently announced by New Zealand Football were warmly welcomed by 99 per cent of all clubs across the country, with incumbent National League teams potentially having the most to lose. After the regular winter season concludes, four teams from the Northern Conference, three teams from the Central Conference plus the Phoenix Reserves, and two teams from the Southern Conference will participate in the new National Conference, which will run from September to December. The real point of difference in the new structure is that there will effectively be promotion/relegation each season for all ten teams with all spots contestable on a year by year basis. This will effectively mean close

to a 12 month season for the clubs fortunate enough to finish in the national top ten across their respective conferences during the traditional winter competition. As for the football itself, at this early stage, the book makers form guide would best be left in the bargain bin at the Warehouse. North Wellington FC certainly played their part when they hosted Wellington Olympic at Alex Moore Park. The Johnsonville side led for almost all of the game and the visiting supporters left their ever present hand bell on permanent mute. At the end of the day though, the scoreboard read 3 all and there could be no doubt that the match felt like a loss for both sides. The star studded Wellington Olympic side certainly had a familiar look about it, with a number of players having won the National League title the week before with Team Wellington. Even the refereeing team were the officials in that match. After just eight minutes Olympic earned themselves a penalty but high flyer Hamish Watson was denied by veteran Norths keeper Sacha Nathu who produced one of his trade mark saves. Newly minted Norths Captain, Cory Vickers, got

Noah Tipene-Clegg goes toe to toe with Olympic and former Under 21 Northern Irish International, R o r y M cke ow n . Photo: Dave Webster.

Ahmed Othman in action for North Wellington FC. Photo: Dave Webster.

the first goal of the match when he calmly jabbed a well-executed corner at close range 15 minutes into proceedings. Tor Davenport Petersen got one back after half an hour with an excellent cross goal header. Another Norths debutant, Tom Scott, returned service just a minute later to make it 2-1. After an hour of play Ihaia Delaney made it 3-1 to North Wellington with a strike that will be well

worth looking up on the net. Norths couldn’t hold on for the fairy tale ending though with Hamish Watson recovering from his earlier blemish to make it 3-2 with five minutes left on the clock and Ben Mata converting another penalty opportunity to lock things up for the draw. In other matches of the round, Miramar Rangers wasted a number of opportunities but prevailed 2-1 over Waterside Karori, Western

Suburbs and Lower Hutt slugged out a 1 all draw and a revamped Wairarapa United were too strong at home with a 4-2 win over Petone. Napier City Rovers successfully navigated Google Maps and travelled to Richard Prouse Park and their hosts, newly promoted Wainuiomata. The Wainui side had a fairly liberal sprinkling of Ole Academy players but this was not enough to deny Rovers a 5-1 win.

Johnsonville hosts over 60s event By Brent Stubbins

Dave Carr (Organiser), Craig Walker (Tournament Manager) with winners of the Summerset Over 60s mixed pairs tournament, Robyn Lindsay and Neil Campbell. Photo: Gill Oliver.

The Summerset Retirement Villages Over 60 Mixed Pairs bowling tournament was held in stunning conditions at the Johnsonville Bowling Club last Friday. This is the second year this tournament has been run and proved extremely popular again with 30 teams coming from Wellington, Hutt Valley and the Kapiti Coast.

Players enjoyed the well organised tournament and competed in four rounds of games over the day to find the winners. The field of players included some very good teams with many teams beating each other such was the closeness of the competition. Only one team came through unbeaten taking out the tournament in style. The winners of this year’s event with four wins, was Robyn Lind-

say and Neil Campbell. Second place, with three wins, went to Alison Colgate and Ken Brown while third place, also on three wins, went to last year’s winners, Lui Hare and Rob Ashton. The partnership between Summerset Retirement Villages and the Johnsonville Bowling Club has been outstanding and once again delivered a first class bowling event much appreciated by Wellingtonian bowlers.

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