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Karori’s iconic Karnival, organised by the Karori Lions Club, will take place on Sunday 18 February, from 10am to 3pm, at Ben Burn Park.

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A scene from last year’s highly successful Karori Karnival. Photo: Frank Neill.

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The 53rd Karnival, this family fun occasion is the biggest annual public event in Karori, and one of the longest running events of its kind in New Zealand.

“Karori Lions are excited to be able to deliver this popular event once again to the public,” the Karori Lions Club President Jo Cameron says.

“This is an important occasion for us, as it’s an opportunity to host a popular event for our local community, with heaps of fun for the kids, provide income for businesses and exposure for a number of other service organisations and not-for-profits, as well as to raise funds for the Lions Club of Karori Charitable Trust.”

All funds raised by Lions from the public are routed through a charitable trust and returned to the community through donations to health, youth, education, the environment, community assets and humanitarian relief.

Last year’s Karnival raised well over $5,000 and attracted hundreds of people.

As an example of how the community benefits, local scout groups were supported to attend

this year’s Scout Jamboree in Hamilton through proceeds from last year’s Karnival.

Reflecting on the club’s activities, Jo continues: “We also coordinated the annual appeal to all New Zealand Lions Clubs to enable the ‘Inspiration Voyage’ of the Spirit of Adventure’s tall ship, Spirit of New Zealand.

“We have made donations to Wellington Children’s Hospital, Diabetes New Zealand, Kidney Kids, Starship, and a local school, amongst others.”

The club also supports Lions community and humanitarian initiatives through national and international Lions organisations, and places particular emphasis on supporting youth.

“One of the youth activities we run every year is the local level of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest,” the club’s secretary Beth Anders says.

“Every year there is a different peace-related theme, and children from ages 11 to 13 enter their artwork to express it.

“The contest operates at local, district, national and international levels, with the winner of each level progressing to the next.

“Our club is proud to have

The 53rd Karnival will take place on Sunday 18 February.

Photo: Frank Neill.

been the sponsor of several district winners, and three national winners in past years.”

One of these three national peace poster winners happened just last year.

After winning the regional competition, Sofiia Litvinova, who was in year 8 at Kelburn Normal School, went on to victory in the national competition.

“Over the more than 20 years that the contest has been run, several million children worldwide have participated, mean-

ing that they, as well as their friends and family, have all had cause to think about peace. That can only be a good thing.”

The Lions Club of Karori always seeks new members to provide them with an opportunity to have fun and fulfilment serving their community. Lions is an inclusive, non-political, non-religious community service and humanitarian organisation, with the motto “We Serve.” Interested people can contact Beth at 021 264 1481.

Update from your local city councillor (Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward)

Stop Press: Council is proposing closing Khandallah Pool Council is currently drafting up it’s 10 year long term plan that will come out for public consultation in March/April.

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by J Owens, 22Calvert, Agra Cres, Wellington 6035.

The Parliamentary year has I recently hosted a meeting which included formally begun and this week, local property developers representatives from the City andyear Regional although my political has Councils. The background for the meeting been well and truly underway was the need to ensure all people involved in for several weeks.

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Makara students need school bus

New Year A whole series of events will be held to welcome in the Year of the Wood Dragon.

The 2024 Lunar New Year is on Saturday 10 February.

Dragon Dance performances at various locations throughout Wellington’s CBD on the day of the Lunar New Year.

This will include a Dragon Dance on Capital Markets beginning at 6pm.

The next day there will be both the Dragon Dance and the Lion Dance at Chaffers New World, beginning at 1pm That will mark the start of a whole series of events to mark the Year of the Wood Dragon. The full list of events is at lunarnewyearfestival.co.nz.

By Frank Neill

The Ministry of Education’s move to stop some M kara secondary school students from catching the school bus has been raised with the Minister of Education.

Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul has written to Education Minister Erica Stanford about the situation, Ms Paul told the “Independent Herald”.

“We have put a lot of work into this issue,” Ms Paul says.

The Ministry of Education (MoE) has a policy where students who are not attending their closest state or state-integrated school are not eligible for MoE-funded transport assistance.

The MoE’s move to stop “ineligible” students using the M kara school bus was first communicated to students and parents last year.

They received letters saying that the M ara school bus would no longer transport ineligible students as from the start of term three (17 July 2023). From then it would only accept students attending their closest state or state-integrated school.

Following that the then Wellington Central MP Grant Robertson convened a meeting on 30 June 2023.

Mana Coach Services, representatives of the MoE, representatives of Wellington College and Wellington High School and the Chair of the M kara- iu Community Board, Mark Reed, attended the meeting.

At the meeting Mana Coach Services agreed to continue transporting students, regardless of their eligibility, at least for the

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The Mākara school bus dropping tamariki off at Mākara Model School. Photo: Frank Neill.

final two terms of 2023.

Parents and students who live in M ara have heard nothing about what is happening this year, now that the period when Mana Coach Services agreed to transport “ineligible” students has ended.

Despite more than six months of lobbying it seems like the parents and students “are right back where they started, having to transport their ‘ineligible’ children to schools they are zoned for,” Mr Reed says.

“The school bus service remains only half full of ‘eligible’ students despite being fully funded by MoE and the public purse.”

As chair of the M ara Community Board he has contacted the MoE, Mana Coach Services and Tamatha Paul, however he had received no replies.

“There is radio silence,” he says.

“My frustration has reached its

limit now, and disappointingly the only conclusion I can come to is that this group is resigned to more cars on the M ara/Karori roads, more disadvantaged students, inefficient use of MoE funds, and further cost pressure on rural families with increased travel,” Mr Reed says.

As well as impacting ara the policy implementation by the MoE also impacts Karori, the Chair of the Karori Residents’ Association (KRA) Andrea Skews says.

“With the focus on public transport and reducing emissions it would make sense to provide a service for school children rather than their parents having to drive them over the hill and park in Karori.

“Our service providers should be looking at that.

“The bus service is not full so

there is no reason we can see for children to be told they are no eligible to catch the bus,” she says.

“Sometimes rigid policies don’t work in certain situations and this would be one.”

Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) is working on the issue, GWRC Councillor Simon Woolf says.

The council is working with both the M ara Community Board and the MoE “to try and broker a solution,” he says.

“It’s important that something occurs where the kids don’t have to be transported over the hill.”

It was “counter productive” that parents had to drive from M ara because their children could not catch the school bus.

That was particularly relevant in the situation where reducing emissions was relevant, Simon says.

Dogs ‘n’ Togs is happening again at Khandallah outdoor pool on 23 March.

After the pool has closed for the season and the chlorine has drained, the pool is opened for one more day and it goes to the dogs.

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Wellington North Rotary has awarded 25 scholars $100,000 in tertiary scholarships.

The Rotary Club of Wellington Scholarship Trust was formed following the 25th anniversary of the club in 1990.

It was set up to help students in the Wellington Region who, for various reasons, could not afford tertiary education.

From a base of $30,000, coupled with wise investment and a substantial bequest, the Club has been able to distribute $100,000 from its income to 25 Scholars each receiving $4,000 for the coming year.

The typical recipients have been a diverse grouping ranging from refugees, single parents wanting to return to study and young people going into first year tertiary, vocational and life skills programmes.

Some of the latter are courses run by Rotary such as Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and Innovative Young Minds.

For the second year running the club has worked with Universities NZ who have provided their substantial administrative resources to advertise, verify and collate applications, and recommend the 23 most deserving candidates from a list of 44 applications.

The other two were awarded to a new partnership that the club has formed with the Downtown Community Ministry.

As has become a custom, the selected scholars and a family member were invited to attend the 25th January Barbeque at the Khandallah Bowling Club, an event which kicks off the club’s year. Sixteen of the recipients were able to attend.

Following the meal, each scholar was asked to speak

briefly on their background and aspirations. While they all had stories to tell the following two are typical examples.

Hanna Sema, who is about to commence an LLB/BA is the first in her family to attend a University.

Her grandfather came to New Zealand as a refugee from Ethiopia. Her mother came later through the refugee reunification programme and her father arrived as an immigrant.

Hanna, who was born here, now lives in Johnsonville and attended St Mary’s College where she was Deputy Head Girl and student representative on the Board of Trustees for two years.

She dreams of working in refugee and immigration law so that she can provide opportunities to families like hers and pass on the support she has been given tenfold.

Lily Haldane from Wilton has

galactic ambitions.

She is commencing a BE (Hons) at the University of Auckland, which she hopes to utilise in a research and development career in the space industry.

Lily has been very active in Wellington Girls College and extracurricular activites.

Above all she has had many dreams, to be a vet, a doctor and even a unicorn.

Her ambitions were somewhat tempered when, at 15, she developed Fibromyalgia, which involved widespread pain and fatigue. She learned how to rely on determination and dream again.

The Wellington North Rotary Club, based in the Northwest Suburbs, is keen to join with local organisations on community projects beneficial to the area.

Contact with the club can be made via the Secretary, Stephen Spence phone 021 227 8099.

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Historic Waitangi Day walk The Onslow Historical Society is asking people who will be taking their 6 February Waitangi Day walk to take with them a photo of a shunting accident.

The accident happened around 1949 in the siding off the north backshunt at Ngaio Railway Station.

The photo shows the houses that were on the east of Ottawa Road and also shows Ngaio’s All Saints Anglican Church.

The photo was taken from Collingwood Street and people will be able to see the changes that have taken place over the last 60 years since.

The Waitangi Day Walk will leave from the Ngaio Railway Station at 10am and continue to mid afternoon.

The walk will cross the valleys that are

tributaries of the Ngaio stream, which is a tributary of the Kaiwharawhara Stream in the Ngaio Gorge.

During the walk the party will observe a series of historic sites.

These will include seeing the home where James K Baxter once lived and the house at 5 Makererua Street that was designed and built by James Chapman-Taylor, an eminent early 20th century architect.

As well as passing a large and ancient ara tree and walking through regenerating native forest, the walk will also take in the Awarua Stream, the third tributary of the Korimako Stream that the party will see.

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Have you had any ‘holiday mishaps’ over summer?

Karl Laurie I fell in a pot hole.

Pat Jones Purchased a pet lizard for my grandchildren for Christmas.

They were over the moon.

I had a trip to hospital for a week with an acute kidney injury as the lizard bit me.

Trina Black Broke my sandal on holiday so had to throw them out.

Zara Mason Our blow up tent went pop with the air poles ‘banging’ in the heat.

James Perry I foolishly assumed my son’s room was uninsulated and planned to rip the linings off, insulate and gib. Turns out I assumed wrong.

Juliet Cottrell My husband broke his collarbone mountain biking in Nelson with the kids.

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Appalled about cycleway project Dear Ed, I’m writing to air my disgust at the sheer arrogance of the Mayor and the rest of the Wellington City Council and the Regulatory Processes Committee in particular.

I’m appalled that they are proceeding with the Karori Connections Cycleway project when the majority of residents are firmly opposed to it.

They would have you believe that the

majority are in favour.

Why? Because they refused to count the majority of submissions.

Wellington is facing huge rates increases many cannot afford as well as suffering a severe water shortage due to massive water loss through leaking pipes and bursting water mains, leading to water outages in various areas.

But wait – they have their cycle lanes with more underway.

The council would say that these come from a different fund. Do they not know that budgets can be reallocated?

The independent councillors Calvert, Chung and Randle are the only ones who truly represent their communities and fight for what those communities want.

The rest just tow the party line – Green and Labour.

Judy R

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Hey Everyone! Buyers who have been waiting to buy, are continuing to return to the market and investors (particularly developers) are eyeing up opportunities to solidify their long-term plans. Here are the five key market variables we are keeping an eye on; s 3UPPLY OF (OUSES – The media will progressively report on the positive activity in the last 2 months and this will give a positive signal sellers have been waiting. This may result in a spike in supply. We are meeting dozens of potential sellers a week, and the number of sellers enquiring about selling has jumped up recently. This is likely to convert to a lot more houses for sale in the near future. Higher supply will dilute demand by giving buyers more choice. s )MMIGRATION – Across the ditch, we have seen high immigration numbers positively influence the market. In NZ we have high migration numbers coming in and further immigrants are expected when the parental residencies start kicking in this year. But with a lot of people leaving Wellington, we have not seen the immigrant numbers necessary to make a significant difference to the local market yet. s -ORTGAGES – The Reserve Bank’s debt-to-income-ratio news will limit the positive impact that lower interest rates will provide. The DTI ratio is pretty much similar the ‘stress test’ that banks have been applying and that restricts how much a buyer can borrow. Even if market recovers, interest rates drop – buyers are still limited by how much they can offer. s !FFORDABILITY – With most industries and employers doing it tough and cost of living still high, we are still not seeing any hope of relief for our community.

Affordability continues to be low and until quality of life improves, we are not going to see home buyers jumping up and paying more for houses any time soon. s 0OLITICS – The biggest question mark here is around the public sector job cuts.

On paper and policy promises, this is going ahead and it will have a significant impact on the rent / property prices in this area. At this stage, there have naturally been some vacancies not refilled, people resigning and some restructuring, but we are no where near the target the government has set here.

The current market is ever changing and reacting rapidly to emotional differences.

Remember, the market is simply the perception of the public mass and their reaction to variables changing. If you are thinking of buying/ selling/renting/moving in today’s market, it is very important to have a pulse on the market and position your sale strategically.

A wrong decision is very costly, and you need to make sure you weigh up different ideas and strategies before making a move. If you would like to discuss your plans and the ideal strategy for your family, get in touch – Love to hear from you! Have a wonderful week everyone!

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WORLD CANCER DAY FEBRUARY 4

Information is key to cancer awareness Throughout the year there are awareness events held which highlight a variety of health conditions experienced by people all over the world.

The point of these awareness weeks and days is to educate people about the impact that these have on our daily lives, and to provide information on how communities can help.

One in particular which affects a huge number of people is cancer.

Cancer is New Zealand’s single biggest cause of death and most people will have some experience of it, either personally or through a

relative or friend.

To encourage a global awareness of the impact of cancer, World Cancer Day is recognised on Sunday, February 4.

The aim of World Cancer Day is to spark conversations and provoke deeper dialogue on the most critical issues in cancer all around the world, and right here in New Zealand.

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Marlborough has its own branch located in Blenheim, where they provide a number of local services and offer information/support to people affected by cancer. The Marlborough Cancer Society also holds a number of events and street appeals throughout the year to raise funds which enable them to continue providing their

services and programmes to local families.

Because they do not receive any government funding donations and grants are vital to their day-to-day operations.

If you are someone wanting to support the Marlborough Cancer Society, or are looking for support and information the team is there to help.

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Working to change the world In the hills of Wellington, there is a lady working quietly to change the world, one head of hair at a time.

Leigh Renai, or “the Wellington wig lady”, has the huge responsibility of helping those with medical hair loss face the world and their treatment with confidence - and it’s not one she takes lightly.

Leigh does this from her Northland business, Wigs Wellington.

Leigh began her long career nearly 30 years ago in the cosmetic industry but switched to providing services in medical hair loss about 27 years ago after discovering a lack of support in this area, particularly in regard to cancer care.

She also discovered the importance of personal appearance in maintaining the self-esteem of those with a cancer diagnosis while a family member was being treated for cancer.

“Hair was a huge part of their identity. It was a full-on experience for me too and hit me personally.

“I had experience in skin care, make up and hair so we spent many hours together discussing how to maintain their personal appearance in an era when you didn’t talk about these things,” Leigh explains.

While her family member sadly passed away only nine months after the cancer diagnosis, Leigh has been inspired to follow this career that in a way “found her first”.

She has to date helped more than 10,000 people with medical hair loss in the Wellington region, although she prefers to fly under the radar, giving her time and energy behind the privacy of the closed door of her personal studio.

Leigh has had a connection with the Cancer Society of New Zealand from the very beginning. She tutored support classes for patients through the cosmetic charity ‘Look Good Feel Better’, a close partner of the Cancer Society.

Leigh received a Wellington ‘Local Hero’ award in 2017.

While cancer patients make up a large part of her clientele, she also provides services to people with cranial surgeries, burns and similar conditions. And she describes

Leigh Renai. Photo: Supplied. herself as “just one of those invisible people”.

“I quickly found my niche. It was all about connecting with people.

Skin care, make up and hair is all about people wanting to maintain their self-esteem and be themselves, and I listen to what that need is.

Maybe it’s the bright red lipstick to lift their spirits or the head of hair so others treat them as they are - as themselves and not the patient. I hear about people’s lives, and I always give the time to understand them.”

It’s clear Leigh has a natural affinity with people, often supporting them through the difficult experience of cancer treatment.

From an oncology perspective, these cancer patients often need wigs very quickly, as they lose their hair through chemotherapy treatment in just a few days to weeks.

“Some people are in denial about their hair loss. So, I’m always gentle and give them choice.

“Others are wanting to be very proactive, many weeks in advance of a treatment plan.

“I have a motto: ‘If it’s not good enough for me, my mother, my sister, or my best friend, it’s not good enough for you’.”

Some people have even said to Leigh that they will not continue

with their cancer treatment if they can’t look like themselves with a normal head of hair.

It is therefore a huge social responsibility that lands squarely on her shoulders. Her patients have the space to make good clinical decisions about their health by relaxing in a comfortable space, with discretion and privacy.

Leigh’s patients only have good things to say about her services.

Many say that their experience with her was simply life changing.

She recently received a photograph from a young woman heading to chemotherapy treatment sporting her new wig, who reported she was “stoked” with her new look.

She also gets phone calls from family members and heartfelt letters of appreciation. She has even been described as a ‘godsend’ by the clinical staff she works alongside.

The connection with the Cancer Society continues to this day.

“The Cancer Society is the glue that holds everything together in the community, connecting the clinical sector to people in their own home,” she says.

It’s all about the people at a time when the health system is under immense pressure, alongside a rapidly ageing population. Cancer really does touch all of us.”

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Tarrant Dancers

Moving down Cuba Mall last year to Te Auaha was huge but it certainly feels like home now.

The dancers love the lifts, parents love the space to watch through gallery windows, Scholars love being part of a Creative Centre where so much happens and Musical Theatre full time students are so welcoming, talented and energised!

2024 is a new year and this year we welcome new students. Sat morning 10.00 is our Beginner class (5-7 yrs) and Wednesday 6.30 Kathiy Watson continues her Adult Ballet tradition. RAD

grade syllabi form the base of the children’s learning structure.

Scholars at the studio are very special students (vocational levels) and they are starting the year with performances at Lunar New Year and Newtown Festival so it will be full-on dancing from the first day of class. 2023 ended with a very special OnStage Programme at the Opera House.

The Kingdom of Sweets from Nutcracker was an extravaganza of deliciousness and Made to Move a neo classical technique, touchstone ballet.

Student choreographers Sylvie Smith, Josie Clark and Hannah Warburton made their own works about being in a new space.

History was included with our staging of Pas de Quatre for four beautiful ballerinas. There is

much to be learned and challenges to be met at dance class and 2024 promises to be full of new experiences and fun learning together.

The studio philosophy is to provide a positive and supportive environment for learning

dance- both in the community and professionally. Our objective is to enable all students to develop a life long passion for excellent dance by enjoying the performing, creating, exploring and learning...

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We offer something for everyone!

From the everyday person who has never stepped foot inside a dance studio to the most advanced, experienced dancer, who dances more than they walk!

We will make you fly high at our beautiful, atmospheric, bright, colourful

purpose-built studios in Wellington city.

Whilst our studios are fabulous it is our students and teachers that make Spiritus spirited.

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Our classes are buzzing with excited, energetic students who dance their way in, around, and out of our wonderful locations.

Leaping Lizards prides itself on its firstclass dance tuition within a fun and relaxed environment.

We have chosen not to offer exams as we focus on sharing our love of dance through creative, original, up to date choreography rather than a set syllabus, which means classes are never boring!

Leaping Lizards is a dance school any child can go to dance for pure fun and enjoyment.

We look forward to welcoming you into the Leaping Lizards family.

Dance classes exclusively for adults in Wellington

TARRANT DANCERS Classes for 2024 commence on Wednesday Feb 7th at Te Auaha Creative Centre - 5th floor - Dixon St. Coordination - Fitness - Flexibility-Rhythm - Self esteem - Confidence Motor memory - Skills for life - Arts appreciation - Creativity - FUN RAD student syllabus Beginners, Grd2 - Adv 2 Scholars Open Ballet focuses on vocational RAD syllabi, a range of styles and skills including performing. Adult Ballet held on Wed 6.30.

Love dancing - Contact Deirdre Tarrant 021 533 725

Jazz Tap Ballet Hip Hop Contemporary Pilates Zumba Fitness Barre Fitness Dance Conditioning Dancetopia Dance Studio, 11 Torrens Terrace, Te Aro spiritusdancecompany@gmail.com www.spiritusdance.co.nz

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PASSIONATE ABOUT DANCE AND TEACHING ‘Jennifer Evans dance academy has classes for everyone. Boys, girls and adults.

I believe the dance class has many valuable lessons that remain with you for life.

Dancing is like taking a mini vacation from the day as dance requires you to be totally in the moment.

Our dancers are encouraged to participate at their own pace.

Examinations, holiday classes,stage performances and opportunities to choreograph are all available.

Many times our students have been awarded international scholarships by visiting UK Examiners.

The dance academy is supported by Samuel Marsden School providing outstanding facilities and with after hours and weekend parking.

Mornings, afternoons and evening classes are scheduled and everyone is welcome.

Free trial classes are available.

We are proud supporters of The Wellington Free Ambulance.

Call Jennifer 0276350191 or email j.evansdance@gmail.com

Hello dance lovers, you are invited to join i th the JJennifer if E Evans Dance Academy. Long established centre of learning dance.

Fun, Friendship & Exercise

Scottish country dance classes in Khandallah Town Hall from Monday 12 February All genders, all ages, from teenagers upwards, come and give it a go, make new friends and get some exercise – up to 5000 steps in a night of dancing!

No partner needed, come alone or bring a friend. Tutor Rod Downey makes the classes fun with lively celtic music, friendly club members are on hand to help new dancers.

Wear soft, flat shoes, dress ready for exercise, BYO water bottle & $5 cash.

Doors open from 7:15.

Contact: Robert 021 163 9649, Rod/ Kristin 478-4948. More info at http:// www.johnsonvillescd.org.nz/aboutus/ beginners/

Scottish Country Dancing KHANDALLAH 9 No partner required 9 Toe-tapping Celtic music BEGINNERS’ CLASSES Monday 12, 19, 26 February, 7.30-9.30pm Khandallah Town Hall 11 Ganges Rd, Khandallah (In Khandallah Village) Low cost: $5 per class, cash at the door COME EARLY TO REGISTER ON YOUR FIRST NIGHT

Monday club nights run from 4 March to end of November Register and find out more from Robert 021 163 9649 johnsonvillescdc@gmail.com Rod/Kristin 478-4948 rod.downey@gmail.com www.johnsonvillescd.org.nz

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Christina Lamaya former dance student at the Academy now teaches at the academy and holds an Associate, Jovita Mao was awarded the IDTA Licentiate and 2 modules of IDTA NZ Scholarship on her outstanding fellowship all with Distinction. technique and potential.

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KAPITI Renowned Hungarian pianists In Waikanae Visiting Hungarian pianist Dénes Várjon, with his wife and duo partner Izabella Simon, will perform for Waikanae Music Society on Sunday 11 February. They visit Waikanae after having taken part in the prestigious Nelson Chamber Music Festival.

Dénes Várjon, considered to be the leading Hungarian pianist of his generation, will open the concert with Beethoven’s popular Pathétique Sonata, before playing music by two of the greatest Hungarian composers – Liszt’s Petrarca Sonnet No 104 and a Romanian Dance by Bartok.

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For the second part of the concert the pair will perform a seldom-heard version of Mahler’s Symphony No 1, arranged for four hands by the famous conductor Bruno Walter. The duo have recently completed a recording of this work on the Hungaroton label and the Waikanae audience will probably be among the first to hear this performance.

The concert, in the Waikanae Memorial Hall, will be at 2.30pm. For ticket information visit www.waikanaemusic.org.nz or phone 022 345 5316.

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Whakarongotai Marae Trustees, under the rangatiratanga of their local iwi Te Āti Awa and in partnership with Kāpiti Coast District Council, invite you to their Waitangi Commemorations on Saturday 3 February at Whakarongotai Marae in Waikanae, between 10am and 5pm.

Te Puna o Te Aroha, The Wellspring of Love community event is open to all and will begin with a mihi whakatau from the marae gates at 9.30am, followed by kapa haka, entertainment, historical storytelling,

and activities for tamariki. High tea served from 11.30am and a hāngi lifted at 3pm will be available for a koha.

Bring your fold out chairs, picnic blankets, sun hats and refillable water bottles and reflect on our shared history, as we celebrate the rich and diverse fabric of Kapiti!

For the full day’s programme and further details, please visit the Te Puna o Te Aroha – Waitangi Commemorations event on Ātiawa ki Whakarongotai’s Facebook page.

Beethoven: Pathétique Sonata Solos by Liszt and Bartok Mahler: Symphony No 1 for 4 hands

Waikanae Memorial Hall 2.30pm, Sunday 11 February

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Paula Archibald exhibiting at Whirinaki Whare Taonga Well known Kapiti ceramacist Paula Archibald is currently exhibiting in Whirinaki Whare Taonga in Upper Hutt until 3rd March 2024.

The exhibition is entitled “Four on the Floor” with herself and three other ceramic artists: Rebecca Neal, Sarah Urwin and Pip Woods.

Paula says it’s about the emerging art scene of Aotearoa, providing viewers an insight into contemporary art practices right now.

Paula Archibald experiments with different subjects, clays and glazes to ach ieve a ra nge a nd va r iet y of effects, from domestic ware, whimsical ornaments to large garden water features.

fascinates her interest and builds her knowledge of glazing and continues to inspire.

To broaden her craft skills and to be with like-minded people, Paula enjoys learning and attending workshops.

Paula is also doing the Diploma in Art and Design, a four year Diploma, and has just completed

In April she is at the Tote Modern

Pottery Club with a group of Kapiti Coast potters.

Steam Inc’s River City Express in February

Adult Fare ex. Kapiti/Horowhenua & Return - $149.00 Child Fare ex. Kapiti/Horowhenua & Return - $79.00 Optional Extras: PS Waimarie 1hr River Cruise - $40.00 pp Evening Meal (delivered to the train on our return journey) - $30.00 pp 25th February 2024

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Bring the family up into the beautiful town of Whanganui hauled by steam locomotive Ja 1271! Choose between a self-guided tour of the town or a serene cruise of the Whanganui River onboard the coal fired paddle steamer, Waimarie.

Leaving Kapiti as most others are still sound asleep, we quickly escape the coast and delve into the rurality of the Horowhenua. After stops in Shannon & Palmerston North we head up the trunk through the townships of Feilding and Marton before turning onto the Marton - New Plymouth railway line for the last stretch into Whanganui.

After crossing the 290km long Whanganui River, we proceed slowly down the short 5km stretch of track taking us to Taupo Quay. This journey is a return trip, so don’t stress, let Steam Incorporated take

you home too!

You might like to choose the following option to maximise your experience: Self-Guided tour of the town Buses will transport you from your arrival at the station into the heart of Whanganui.

There are multiple places to go, and things to see. Take a tram ride for a small fee and arrive at the Riverboat museum, be blown away by NZ Glassworks, admire the sculptures and views from the Motua gardens along the river, indulge in local cuisine, or simply shop local.

This is all at no extra cost. The bus fares are included in your train fares.

Adult Fare ex. Kapiti/Horowhenua & Return - $149.00; Child Fare ex. Kapiti/ Horowhenua & Return - $79.00. Book online now or call 0800 783 264 to book!

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Chance to explore the coast The beauty of Wellington Harbour can be seen from vantage points all around the region’s hills and Town Belt.

Whether it’s watching the ferries or cruise ships coming in or marvelling in sunsets over the horizon, our view stops at the water’s surface.

Dr. Nicole Miller is taking steps to change that by creating a new series of events under the “Explore Your Coast” umbrella which launched on the weekend.

Philip Heath from Johnsonville is a Master in the Wellington Volunteer Coastguard, supporting Nicole and the Explore Your Coast team.

He has been volunteering for 20 years and several other crew of their 60 members are also from the Johnsonville – Newlands area.

Philip previously worked at NIWA in seaweed cultivation and became friends with Nicole through their mutual interest in seaweed and reducing kina barren.

Last year, Philip and Nicole supported iwi and volunteers to remove over 12,000 kina to restore a kelp forest at the northern end of the Miramar Peninsula.

A year on, the barren rocks that the kina had left behind after overgrazing are covered in seaweed again.

The main feature of the “Explore Your Coast” initiative is a 70km dive to video and document the coastline of Te Whanganui-a-Tara from Taputeranga Marine Reserve on the south coast to Pencarrow Lighthouse on the Wainuiomata coast over three weeks.

Nicole will share her observations with people on shore and sections of the dive will be available to view on virtual reality headsets providing fully immersive 360° dive experiences for the public.

Over three weekends and Waitangi Day, divers, snorkelers, swimmers, kayakers, conservation, and restoration groups are coming together to enjoy and share the diverse marine

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As part of “Explore Your Coast” there will be a kina cooking demonstration at Scorching Bay from 12:30 to 1:30pm this Saturday, 3 February, to coincide with Nicole diving and video documenting underwater from Breaker Bay to Miramar. “Kina are taking over sections of the seabed threatening important kelp forests, so removing some of the out of control kina is not only practical but can also be tasty,” Nicole says.

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Personal skills required t A high level of self motivation and energy coupled with flexibility. t A keen interest in ensuring inside and outside environments are maintained to a high standard. t High level of Initiative. Ability to work with minimal supervision. t Building repair and maintenance skills. t Effective communication skills. t Passion for ensuring all safety plans are maintained. t The ability to be occasionally called onto site outside of work hours (additional remuneration) t Positive disposition. t Ability to interact positively with students aged between 10 and 13.

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The Police are saying they do not consider there is an ongoing risk to the Khandallah community following the death of Helen Gregory at her Baroda Street home on 24 January.

Police were called to the property at around 11:50pm and found Helen deceased.

“A post mortem has been completed and it is clear to Police that Helen died as the result of a violent act,” the Police say.

A homicide investigation was launched and a scene examination at the address is ongoing.

“Police wish to assure the community that we believe that this was an isolated incident and there is not thought to be an ongoing risk to the community,” Wellington Police say.

“Police wish to thank everyone who has come forward with information to assist with enquiries and we wish to reiterate the appeal for information.

“If you have information that could assist with enquiries, please contact Police via 105, or make a report online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking ‘Update Report’. Please reference the file number 240125/1641.”

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Paul Hewitson, who lives in Karori, performed outstandingly at the recent World 24 Hour Championship for ultra marathon runners.

As a 60 year old, Paul was one of the oldest participants in the event.

He ran 208.683km in the men’s 60 year competition to finish first.

His distance was more than 48km ahead of the second placed runner, Laucis Normunds from Latvia, who covered 160km.

The distance Paul recorded was a new personal best for the 24 hour run.

“It was a pretty arduous event I must say,” Paul told the “Independent Herald”.

“But I was pleased with the result.

“It took a long time to recover though. It was harder than I thought,” he said.

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11 ultra athletes in the 24 Hour Championship.

As well as Paul, the team included Andrew McDowall, Owairaka Athletics; James Inwood, Athletics and Cycling Masterton; Shawn O’Leary, TTT Runners Auckland; Sam Harvey, Auckland City Athletics; Stuart

Hughes, Caversham Harrier and Athletic Club; Carol Robertson, Hamilton City Hawks; Jamie Stevenson, North Harbour Bays Athletics; Sue Hunter, Hamilton City Hawks; Dawn Tuffery, Hamilton City Hawks; and Fiona Hayvice, Wellington Scottish Athletics Club.

Karori Pop Up proves successful

By Frank Neill

The DCM group at the scholarship presentation (from left) Stephen Turnock, Theo Nettleson, Hazel Matheson and Natalia Cleland. Photo: Supplied.

Rotary Scholarships support DCM

By Morris Robertson

Each year since 1990 the Rotary Club of Wellington North has awarded tertiary scholarships to tertiary students who might otherwise have difficulty in financing their studies.

Of the 25 scholarships of $4,000 each awarded this year, two were reserved for nominations from the Downtown Community Ministry [DCM].

DCM has made a huge difference in the lives of countless individuals for more than 50 years and approximately 1,000 people continue to access their services each year.

They are among the most marginalised and vulnerable people in our city, and DCM’s amazing team seeks to empower them to reach their housing and social aspirations.

DCM provides mana-enhancing support services to empower those

who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to reach their housing and social aspirations.

A new approach for the Rotary Club this year has been the awarding of two scholarships to recognise a partnership between the club and DCM. These have gone to two students, Theo Nettleson and Hazel Matheson both in the fifth year of a social work course and nominated by DCM. Theo, who had personally experienced addiction, said that his life had been changed by the amazing counsellors who have worked with him while in treatment.

It is meaningful to him that his years in addiction can now be used for something positive.

Theo is grateful to DCM for giving him a job and also to the Rotary Club of Wellington North for the scholarship which will allow him to complete his studies.

Theo can also be seen in another context as an actor at KAT Theatre in Khandallah.

Hazel is a kaimahi in Toru/outreach at DCM. She always wanted to get into social work after experiencing adversities and witnessing the struggles of many people in her Christchurch community.

She sees the Rotary scholarship as an amazing opportunity to allow her to keep working in places she is passionate about.

She is keen to work in the future within the justice system to empower people to take positive steps towards their future.

The awards were acknowledged at a barbeque which launched the club’s 2024 calendar year. They were accompanied on the evening by Stephen Turnock, CEO of DCM and Natalia Cleland, Team Leader DCM.

Simon Woolf Photography’s Pop Up Exhibition in Karori looks likely to raise more than $2,000 for a new incubator that will be used by both Te Wao Nui Wellington Children’s Hospital neo-natal unit and the Life Flight Trust helicopter.

The Pop Up “went really well,” Simon says.

In fact it went so well “we are definitely going to do other pop ups in the future.”

Simon Woolf Photography is still working on some assignments they received at the event and therefore did not have a final figure of how much money it had raised.

They also did not raise as much as they had hoped because of the major hail storm that hit Karori.

“We were severely hampered over the last two week

because of the hail storm,” Simon says.

The premises got flooded and they were not able to do family portraits and some other work.

However “we were lucky not to lose anything.”

“Local businesses loved the Pop Up because it brought more people in.

“The landlord loved it too because he got a new tennant.

A person came into the Pop Up and decided to base their shop there.”

One feature of many in the Pop Up was a series of photos of Karori’s community heroes, entities and characters.

This initiative “springboarded off a small idea to recognise our community leaders,” Simon says.

“The volunteers are the heart and soul of the area.

“The community exhibition went really well,” he adds.

Famous Karori photographer Simon Woolf at the exhibition. Photo: Frank Neill.

Local martial artists representing NZ Local martial artists Zac Chai and Max Lee have been selected to represent New Zealand and the Rembuden Kendo Club at the 19th World Kendo Championships in Milan, Italy, this July.

“It’s an incredible opportunity, and we’re thrilled to be part of this significant international event,” says Zac, who lives in Johnsonville.

“However, here’s the challenge – I’ll be commencing my postgraduate studies in physics this year, and Max [who lives in Churton Park] is stepping into his crucial Year 12 studies at Onslow College.

“Given that the Kendo is a minor sport in New Zealand, most of the funding comes directly from the athletes themselves, estimated at

around $9,000 each.

“Juggling both commitments, alongside the associated financial costs, presents a significant hurdle in achieving this dream.”

Because of this Zac and Max have set up a Givealittle page to help fund their trip to the world championships.

The page is at https://givealittle.

co.nz/cause/join-the-excitementpropel-zac-to-the-world-kendo.

“Max and I hope to be role models for emerging students in the Wellington and specifically riu region, inspiring them to dream big and achieve significant goals,” Zac says.

“We want them to recognise that through hard work and discipline,

big dreams can be achieved locally, becoming ambassadors not just for New Zealand but for the riu region.

“Additionally, we aim to use this opportunity to expose more people to Kendo and contribute to the strengthening of New Zealand’s Kendo development and coverage,” he says.

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