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She is Resident Conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Music Director of the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra in Canada.

“It’s great to be able to grow with an orchestra and it’s awesome to be inspired by musicians all over the world while the music itself is always fascinating,” she says.

“The conductor leads an atmosphere onstage to let that creativeness blossom.”

She started learning the piano at age 5 and violin soon after.

“I really enjoyed seeing the progress I made while playing the violin and what made me passionate about classical music was being part of an orchestra.

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“Marsden had that work ethic that they encourage in all students, that need to do your absolute best and the music department was always so supportive and strong.

“I always remember music camp and the music director I had, Roy Tankersley was always terrific.”

Gemma’s concert tour Passion in association with InterContinental Hotels Group, features New Zealand composer Robin Toan’s Tū-mata-uenga “God of War, Spirit of Man”, NZSO Section Principal Cellist Andrew Joyce performing Elgar’s famous Cello Concerto, and Tchaikovsky’s timeless Symphony No. 6 Pathétique.

She says the arts community is trying to be creative to get around the issues caused by the Coronavirus pandemic but creating broadcasts and videos which allows people to enjoy the music from home.

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and performed in several youth orchestras around Wellington.

“When I got the chance to conduct for the first time at 15 at (Marsden), I realised I was so passionate and interested in the different responsibilities that conducting brings.

“Things like getting to know everyone’s parts and analysing the score, and the journey of the piece, how we pace it and how we reach out to our audience by bringing all the parts together in the performance.

“It’s been a long and steady road and I’m always learning every day.”

Gemma graduated with a degree in music from the University of Canterbury.

She later earned a graduate degree in music from Baltimore, Former Marsden College stu- Maryland’s Peabody Institute. dent turned conductor, Gemma Gemma says her 14 years at New, is set to tour with the NZSO Marsden, started when she was four. in the coming weeks.

New World Newlands owner Thomas Ben says after eight years, it is a pleasure to be part of the community.

The store will celebrate the milestone tomorrow while adhering to level 2 rules.

“It’s our day to highlight deals for our community and we’ll have

plenty of $8 deals for people.

“We are really grateful to be here,” he says.

Thomas says he and wife Antoinette have felt warmly welcomed into the community since taking over the supermarket two-and-ahalf years ago.

“This community has been fantastic in accepting us into the area.

“We have eight staff who have

been with us since the store first opened Thomas says his 98-strong staff have stepped-up during the pandemic.

“Round one of COVID really cemented our team,” he says.

“There is a saying that steel is forged in the heat and that was definitely the case for us.

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preciate the role they play in the surrounding community.

“This community is really close and 79 per cent of my team live here and can walk to work.

“If I’m not living and breathing community investment then it will show and I’m sure I’ll hear about it.

“We want this community to thrive and we feel very lucky to be part of it.”

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Karori name under the spotlight Karori Residents’ Association Chairperson Andrea Skews has been looking into history around the suburb and discovered the original name, “Kaharore” has been lost in translation.

Further investigations through advisors found; “‘kaha rore’ is a shortening of ‘te kaha o ngā rore’ or the strength/abundance of snares, denoting the valley as a good place from which to gather birds. Another explanation from Hare Hongi [(c. 1772 – 6 March 1828) was a New Zealand Māori rangatira (chief) and war leader of the Ngāpuhi iwi (tribe)] is ‘kā rōre’ or ‘the snared’”.

Karori Resident's Association president Andrea Skews has been doing some digging into the name of her suburb.

Andrea is connecting with mana whenua and seeking advice around not only the name but also the history of Karori.

“I see my purpose as Chairperson of the Karori Residents’ Association is to connect and work with local groups and organisations to gather information and provide support, as well as creating new groups, where appropriate, to act as caretakers of our local history, landmarks, parks, streams and reserves.”

“We must connect with mana whenua and residents to create mandates for future generations and the well-being of our land

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and community Andrea says, who believes it’s vital that locals get involved in these groups, to ensure the ongoing and improved wellbeing of Karori.

In regards to amending Karori to Kaharore, Ms Skews says that is not her place to decide for the community and it would be “a process of presenting a petition or proposal to the NZ geographic board.

Andrea is enjoying opening up discussions like this one within her community along with other local topics, in order to give everyone a platform to become heard and involved.

With the change of election date the public meeting for the Wellington Central seat at this year’s General Election has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Look out for new details.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Karori and the Karori Resident’s Association.

The Wellington Central seat candidates’ meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday 1 October and will be held in the Karori Baptist Church from 7pm to 9:30pm.

Karori Community Book Fair to be rescheduled

Student artist takes top prize

By Gerald Rillstone

A project which began during the first lock-down has come up trumps for Wellington Girls College year nine student Hunter Tirikatene-Sullivan.

While deciding what to produce Hunter thought of the current situation and created a topical, compelling and highly relevant work of art featuring a nurse wearing PPE. “I thought it was quite relevant because there are so many nurses that are risking their lives to help people with corona virus.”

After spending around 300 hours on the evocative art work the finished piece was entered for the College's visual arts prize netting her $400 in the process.

“I started it in the first lock-down and my mum thinks it took about 300 hours,” Hunter says.

“I mostly worked on it on the weekends and in the holidays.”

She says although the picture, all done with pencil's, was tiresome she is happy with the result.

Wellington Girls College principal Julia Davidson says the idea for the prize was about promoting visual art

in the school and it was to give a proper prize for anyone in the school to create a piece of art and they didn't have to be an art student.

“I didn't think there was enough student art around the school and we didn't have a permanent collection of student art.”

“And it was a chance for the student leadership group for the arts to give them a project each year that was a visual arts project, the prize is $400 and the school gets it framed and retains the piece of art,” Julia says.

It will hang on the wall and there is an honours board and it will be there for history.

Hunter, who is the granddaughter of "Whetu"Marama Tirikatene-Sullivan, has also been commissioned to do further projects, one of them is to entered in the Archibald Prize which is awarded annually to the best portrait, 'preferentially of some man or woman distinguished in art, letters, science or politics, painted by any artist resident in Australasia'.

The Karori Community Book Fair planned for 4-5 September at the Karori Baptist Church is being postponed because of covid19 conditions, and will be re-scheduled for later this year.

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Paws before profit for new social enterprise

By Jacob Page

New online social enterprise launched to help animals When COVID-19 struck, Newlands couple Steve and Lisa Glassey’s businesses were heavily impacted.

Rather than waiting for things to get better, they embarked on developing PetSave - an online social enterprise that put 100% of profit in animal welfare.

“We used the first lockdown period to develop the idea and as many people move to online purchases it seemed like a no-brainer.

“If we can set up a social enterprise that helps animals at the same time, then that’s a win-win.” ”Lisa is very much the face of the business while I do the stuff in the background.”

As the former CEO for Wellington SPCA, Steve believed that the animal welfare system in New Zealand had worsened and wanted to do

something tangible to help improve the status quo. Lisa too had also worked for the SPCA in fundraising along with other charities such as Ronald McDonald House.

Now in its third month of operation, sales are going well with the trend for pet owners to shop online for pet food and supplies.

Customers accumulate PetSave points with every purchase which they can redeem on discounts or use to help allocate the company’s annual profits to one of its’ select charity partners.

As part of a world first, PetSave ships the majority of their products in re-usable cardboard pet carriers and although this cuts into the social enterprises profit margin, its about “paws before profit”.

While at the SPCA, Steve led the SPCA’s response to rescue over 1000 animals left behind following the Edgecumbe floods. Nearly half of affected households had insufficient

numbers of pet carriers during evacuation according to Steve’s research.

After leaving the SPCA, he cofounded Animal Evac New Zealand with their work covered on TV during the Australian Bushfires in New South Wales where his team carried out dozens of rescues, but also distributed over 150 pet carriers in the township of Bundanoon as the bushfire forced evacuations.

“The lack of pet carriers is a causal factor in evacuation failure during disasters, so saturating the community with as many pet carriers as possible is likely to not only save animals, but people too as they often return in harms way to rescue animals left behind.”

As part of supporting local, the cardboard pet carriers are made in New Zealand, and have lots of printed information on emergency preparedness to encourage pet owners to be prepared.

Ecology in Fifths

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Wellingtons award-winning director and performance designer Sam Trubridge is bringing a bold new performance to Te Whaea this August.

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Sam had plenty of plans for the coming year but due to Covid he won't be taking his latest show overseas.

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Penny Roy, who grew up in Karori, is now a teacher by trade but has been recognised by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) for the role she played in mentoring officers at the Afghan National Army Officer Academy in 2018 and 2019.

Captain Roy, a Reservist with the New Zealand Army, was presented with a Chief of Defence Force Commendation by Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short at a ceremony in Wellington last Friday.

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Ecology in Fifths is a new production by the makers of Sleep/Wake (Auckland Festival 2009, NZNP Festival New York 2015) and the acclaimed annual Performance Arcade festival on Wellington Waterfront (2011-present). This new work develops the company’s unique style and explores the integration of musical composition, choreography and set design. This orchestration of performing elements reflects upon the ecologies in our everyday lives, illustrating how microcosmic events can have a significant effect upon global crises.

Performances will be held at Te Whaea National Dance & Drama Centre, with productions running from August 26 – 29.

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The Karori Fabric Recycling group has swung into action to make low-cost face masks for those in need.

Fabric group get busy creating low-cost face masks

By Jacob Page

The Karori Fabric Recycling group have been in action and are making face masks for those in need during the Coronavirus pandemic.

While wearing a mask is not mandatory at this stage, the government has suggested New Zealanders have them available as the virus continues to grip the globe.

The group, which has sewing machines at the Karori Community Centre made in excess of 50 fabric masks on Monday with prices ranging from $3 to $10.

Group spokesperson Davina Paverd said the cost was minimal and hopefully offered a cheaper alternative to those who needed it.

“We had 15 people helping us and we were making masks to go in packs for the food banks as well.

“It’s not about profit, it’s about providing a community solution for those who need it.”

The group has been going for more than two years and they make children’s clothing, beanies and hats as well as quilts for Alzheimer’s patients.

They have their own machines stored at the Karori Community Centre and Davina says they are happy to put excess fabric to

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“When I came back from overseas, I could see how much fabric was being wasted so the group helps to address that.”

The group is keen to source any donations of elastic for the masks to fit over the ears but at present are buying-in that part of the masks.

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So, we’re proud to back local projects in communities around our wind farms and hydro stations with our Power Up fund.

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Sharon McKenzie outside her new shop in Plaza Tawa. Photo Gerald Rillstone.

New Zealand made.”

The shop also includes earrings made by Sharon's niece Nicky Lock and each month they intend to have an emerging artist, somebody who's just starting out.

There are two other partners in the business, Trudy Morrison and Kareen Holland.

Sharon says they have worked in with all the other shops in the area to insure they don't stock the same product so that they are all complementary.

“We hope to grow Tawa into a really good shopping hub.”

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A new shop selling local and New Zealand made goods which opened in the Tawa Plaza over the weekend had big plans for a grand opening but have had to delay due to Covid.

SoulyNZ had big plans for a grand opening but had to do without the sausage sizzle and music due to Covid restrictions.

“We had extra furniture coming in but we couldn't have a gathering of more than a hundred and we couldn't control how many would be here,” partner in the business Sharon McKenzie says.

“We will do it when things settle down again and make a palaver of the Plaza.”

The new business stocks only New Zealand made products from jams and preserves to pillows, handbags, quilts, clothes and books written by Wellington writers.

“We have got Defender Bags made out of reused bill boards and they are made in Lower Hutt “We have Squidge Baby who are local and they do all the baby things and we have clothes made in Wellington and we also have Marie Munro who is from Tawa and wrote Nan's Shed and Marie will be coming to work in the shop as well,” Sharon says.

“The plan was to be around sixty to seventy percent local and everything in the shop is

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Wellington academic wins prestigious national teaching award Senior lecturer Dr Awanui Te Huia (Ngāti Maniapoto) from Te Kawa a Māui (School of Māori Studies) at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington has won a 2020 Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award.

Dr Te Huia’s award is one of nine given to academics from all over New Zealand this year, and one of five in the Kaupapa Māori category—the biggest cohort in this category since its establishment in 2010.

“We are enormously proud of Awanui and her achievements in teaching. Her considered, evidence-based contributions to the te reo Māori teaching team and her belief in her students saw her become a very worthy nominee for

this prestigious award, and reflects the strong student focus of our University,” says Provost, Professor Wendy Larner.

Through a strong underpinning of Kaupapa Māori methods, Dr Te Huia helps both Māori and Pākehā students navigate the wider cultural and societal implications of colonisation. Her teaching in both te reo Māori and mātauranga Māori is centred on fostering practical and interpersonal skills within her students.

Her award citation says she sensitively draws on her students’ lived experience to enhance the impact of her teaching, especially for students who are learning about their Māoritanga for the first time, inviting them to

Zealandia closed for seven days Zealandia will be closed from Monday 24 August for one week to enable them to remove some aging pine trees from the sanctuary.

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“regain control over areas of their academic, social and cultural lives to create a narrative that is aligned with their goals”.

One of her students notes, “I am one of many fortunate to have been taught, guided, and mentored, by this amazing teacher ... I am honoured to have been asked to work with Awanui on postdoctoral research projects, where I was able to see her expertise and skills at an even deeper level.”

“I feel grateful for the support from students,” Dr Te Huia says. “I really appreciate their feedback. It is affirming to know that what we do in our teaching can make a difference to student’s experiences.”

Dr Awanui Te Huia has won a 2020 Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award.

New mark to recognise employers of volunteers Employers of Fire and Emergency’s 12,000 plus volunteers can now display a ‘proud employer of volunteers’ mark revealed by Minister Tracey Martin on Tuesday 11 August at Tawa Fire Station.

The new ‘proud employer of volunteers’ mark acknowledges the support of the many organisations across the country who employ Fire and Emergency volunteers, as well as self-employed volunteers.

Employers play a vital role in supporting communities across New Zealand by allowing volunteers to attend incidents, whenever they occur.

For self-employed volunteers, their contribution is two-fold; not only do they give up their time, they are also spending time away from running their business.

Colin Robson is the Director of HTS Group and the Rural Con-

troller of Wellington Voluntary Rural Fire Force.

“Releasing staff for calls and training can be difficult but this mark promotes the commitment employers are making to supporting volunteering with Fire and Emergency,” Colin says.

“Displaying the proud employer mark enables us to show that we as a company are committed to providing opportunities for our staff to support the community and their personal development.

“As well as giving back to the community, our staff can bring the skills and personal development from volunteering back to our organisation.”

The mark is a stylised flame in the shape of a matau or fishhook which represents a responsibility to protect and serve New Zealand communities, land and property. The entwined lines represent the collaboration be-

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tween volunteers, their employers, and Fire and Emergency.

It is one of the initiatives of Fire and Emergency’s wider volunteer reward and recognition package announced by Minister

Martin in June last year to recognise the contribution Fire and Emergency volunteers make to their communities, as well as the role of their whānau and employers who support them.

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Work continues at Alex Moore Park

By Jacob Page

Work continues to progress at Johnsonville’s Alex Moore Park.

Piling work is how complete while Work continues onsite with a focus on completing the shallow foundation and progressing with blockwork on the South end.

The estimated completion date is now February 2021, three months later than scheduled.

Demolition of the Olympic Harriers and Athletic Club building as well as the Johnsonville Cricket Club building is complete.

Wellington City Council has partnered with the Alex Moore Park Sport and Community

Incorporated Society (AMPSCI), which represents six local clubs that will see the establishment of a sport, community and recreational hub.

The project has a price tag of $4.2million, with the incorporated society contributing $2million towards building cost. The Hub building will be owned by the Council and managed by AMPSCI, which will enter into a long-term lease of the upper facilities over the next 33 years.

The Council is project managing construction, with AMPSCI coordinating and managing the input, feedback and decision-making from member clubs, as well fundraising for AMPSCI’s share of the project.

Work continues to progress at Alex Moore Park.

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Betty Lawrence, with her 51-year-old bear and Mary Taylor with her best dressed bear.

Friendship club back in action

By Jacob Page

The Johnsonville Friendship Club resumed operations last month after the Covid 19 lockdown. Special guests were bears who participated in the lockdown bear hunt and their friends. The owners of the bears winning the best dressed and oldest bear prizes were rewarded with a pot of honey.

After a celebratory morning tea the as-

sembled throng was entertained by Graham Kelly who reminisced about his time as a Trade Unionist, Member of Parliament, diplomat and musician. Graham, a talented pianist, interspersed his talk with music that cleverly complemented his anecdotes.

The club meets at 9.45am on the third Thursday of the month. Visitors are always welcome says president Colleen Cook.

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Met link services adapt to level 2 Metlink and the Wellington Region continues to be at the forefront of the COVID-19 response by working with the Government on the use of QR codes for journey tracking.

Metlink general manager, Scott Gallacher says, “The care and safety of our passengers and the Metlink team is of critical importance.

“So over the last two months, we have been working with the Government to trial the use of QR codes across the Metlink network, to assist the Government’s contact tracing app and help passengers track their journeys.

“Currently, QR codes have been rolled out on trains and ferries to encourage the public to check in when using our services.

Passengers on buses don’t need to do anything different as Snapper cards act as a journey record for customers when people tag on and off. We continue to encourage people to register their Snapper cards or to make note of their journeys if they are SuperGold Card and cash users.”

Hygiene is another crucial factor that Metlink drives with increased thorough cleaning measures and promotion of the Government’s hygiene and face mask advice.

Although it is not compulsory, Metlink operators provide all frontline staff with face masks and information campaigns from Metlink continue to encourage passengers to wear face masks too.

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is a high priority that relies on customers to play it safe and play it right in public places.

“It’s great that those who are fortunate to make use of working from home arrangements are taking this opportunity, as it enables public transport to be available for those who need it most,” Scott says.

With the support and cooperation of the Wellington region, Metlink will continue to provide a much valued essential service to their communities throughout the alert levels.

Greater Wellington transport chair, Roger Blakeley says, “We’ve been at Alert Level 2 before, and we all know what to do. This is an opportunity of us to work together even better than last time.

Metlink's public transport system continues to adapt to the uncertainty around the Coronavirus.

Mittens in the running for national award

By Jacob Page

Mittens after his key to the city ceremony last month. The cat could soon add New Zealander of the Year to his CV.

Wellington’s famed Mittens the cat is in the running for New Zealander of the Year.

Having already been given a key to the capital and his own museum exhibition earlier this year, he has already received votes for this national honour With 12 days until nominations close for Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards – Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa the Awards Office announces the notable contenders so far – and urges New Zealanders to give the gift of a nomination to a fellow Kiwi to ensure their mahi doesn’t go unnoticed.

2020 marks a challenging year for Aotearoa due to COVID-19 with jobs lost, restricted travel, and compromised health. But during this time, it’s our people who have gone above and beyond for other people. Nominations received so far highlight that, with a significant number of nominations for Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles. There have also been nominations for the “Team of Five Million” – truly reflecting the mood of the nation this year.

“In this extraordinary year, we know that everyone has a hero,” Miriama Kamo, Te Koruru – Patron of Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards says “You’ve seen them in action, you’ve heard them, you may live with them – these incredible New Zealanders deserve recognition for stepping up, this year and every year. Today is the day, I can’t wait to hear who your New Zealander of the Year is.”

The New Zealander of the Year Awards Office is pleased to provide the following nominations update: So far, 1330 Kiwis have been nominated across New Zealander of the Year and supporting category titles.

59% of nominations have come from Auckland (31%), Wellington (17%) and Canterbury (11%) – with Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay not far behind. Gisborne, Manawatu, Marlborough, Nelson, Northland, Otago, Southland, Taranaki, Tasman, and West Coast – now is your time! Heroes hail from far and wide, not just in the main centres, so let us know who’s rocking the regions.

There have been a significant number of nominations for Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health.

Community Environment fund opens Applications are open for this year’s Community Environment Fund! Every year we support community groups who are working to restore and protect native ecosystems.

Community projects around Te Awarua-o-Porirua Harbour and the surrounding catchment area (from Churton Park to Pukerua Bay and inland of Pauatahanui) are eligible.

People can apply for up to $10,000 for your project for up to three years! Imagine how many native seedlings, traps and tools that could provide to help your group’s important mahi!

Applications close September 30.

The Community Environment Fund supports community groups to restore, maintain and protect native ecosystems.

Applications can be for a project in this area that will improve ecosystems, benefit the harbour, involve the wider community, and spread the word about the importance of the work.

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GARDENING THIS WEEK Starting with seeds and a new vegetable garden: By Wally Richards There are a lot of new gardeners starting off growing food crops as they are concerned about food security because of all the carry-ons with lockdowns, levels of confinement and loss of freedoms.

Unlike the first confinement this time we are in spring and the best time to sow and plant as daylight hours are extending and the soil is warming also.

The first confinement happened in autumn heading to winter which was the worst time to start gardening.

Once again nurseries and plant shops are having problems keeping up with the new demands for plants and seeds so you may have to grow your own from seeds (it’s better to do so).

Plant shops and mail order seed companies such as Egmont and Kings give you a choice of vegetables far greater than what you can find in a Supermarket.

So let’s start from a basic situation, you have a backyard and likely an area that is in lawn and gets sunlight for a good part of the day.

Ideally this should be a bit beyond the drip line of trees, shrubs and vines because if the area is too close to established trees etc, then their roots will invade into the area you want to grow and steal the goodness you put there.

In front of a sunny fence is ideal as you can use the fence to help support tall growing plants. Facing North is the best profile also as north facing gets the most sun for longest hours.

Sunlight is the energy source for

the plants which coverts sunlight into carbohydrates and makes them grow. The more sun the more and faster growth.

So you could dig up the lawn and start a garden or you could just mow the lawn down short and then place cardboard over the mowed area.

Failing using cardboard, use several thickness of newspaper. Covering the area does two things, suppresses weeds from growing and encourages earthworms.

Before laying the cardboard/newspaper over the area give it a liberal dusting of garden lime.

On top of the covering you can place all the grass clippings you have just mowed.

These are good food for the plants you are going to grow and they will, as they break down, produce heat which will warm the compost you are going to apply.

Over the grass clippings you are going to spread a purchased compost to the depth of about 3cm.

The compost you buy I would suggest Daltons compost as they do not use green waste in their compost which means no danger of introducing herbicides that may harm the plants you grow.

Now you want to apply some natural foods to the compost layer.

If you have access to chicken manure spread than over the compost.

Chicken manure has the best NPK and more importantly it will be weed free.

Otherwise any other animal manure is good but may introduce some

weeds.

Blood & Bone is always great value to use and a traditional one. Sheep manure pellets, BioBoost (from Farmlands or PGG Wrightson which is an inexpensive slow release natural fertiliser ).

Then you place another 5cm of your purchased compost over these goodies.

So we have a slightly raised garden starting with our old lawn, cardboard or newspapers, a layer of compost, natural plant foods and then a top layer of compost that we can either plant seeds into or seedlings.

If we are against a fence you might like to buy two or three tall growing tomato plants, do different types so you have a range like sweet one hundred, money maker and grosse lissa.

That gives you small, medium and large fruit on plants spaced about 30 cm apart. You might also like to grow some climbing beans alongside against the fence.

To do this place some netting along the part of the fence you intend to grow beans and directly under place your bean seeds about 3cm apart.

We now need to leave a bit of room to walk along to tend to the tomatoes and beans and harvest. So about 20cm out from the fence place some lengths of old wood, bricks, stepping stones about 15cm wide for you to walk on.

Next out from this path we can plant brassicas such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower either by seed or seedlings.

Don’t plant too many it is better

to plant two of each then in about three weeks plant another two of each. And so on along this row by the walkway where you have allowed for access to the beans and tomatoes.

Now we have an area in front of the brassicas to plant salad crops such as lettuce, radish, spring onions, dwarf butter beans, PakChoy, spinach, onions and celery.

If you want to plant a zucchini or two do so at the ends of the garden so they can spread and grow over the remaining lawn.

Likewise if you want to grow a pumpkin do so at an end where it can trail away from the garden. A cucumber or two can be planted against the fence next to the beans

and supported upwards with stakes.

Only plant a few of plants such as brassica, lettuce, radish and then a few weeks later do another planting.

With tomatoes, beans, cucumber, zucchini and pumpkins only one planting unless failure and need a replacement.

In January you will have been harvesting some of your vegetables and likely planted replacements.

Also to ensure your plants grow good and healthy and have an abundance of goodness when you eat them, you spray them with Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) every two weeks.

Happy gardening.

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How does Covid Level 2 Council adopts Paekaka as the name for Wellington affect the market?

Hey Everyone! Hope you all had a great week. I am so glad we aren’t going higher than level 2. Unfortunately, we had to postpone our community event in Tawa – but we look forward to catching up with the community soon!

This week I’m going to share with you how the Level 2 announcement has affected the property market. As we sell the most houses in this area, we can always keep an accurate pulse on what is going on; Viewings – There was no visible decrease in groups viewing properties, open homes were still busy, with only a slight increase in private viewings. To keep our sellers and buyers safe, we continue to see the benefit of having multiple people running open homes and viewings.

Lending – Major banks continue to take a conservative approach; with more and more buyers struggling to get approvals. This is common knowledge and sellers are becoming cautious with accepting offers conditional on finance, even at higher prices.

Offers – We had 6 properties sell in the last 5 days (all with multiple offers). There is an increase in buyers submitting conditional offers, mostly due to the point above. So, if you are buying in today’s market, make sure you start your due diligence early – so that you are able to make unconditional offers. This puts your offer in a stronger position.

Market Confidence – Almost everyone I spoke with last week thought we were going to level 3 – so with the extension announcement,

the general mood of the market was upbeat!

In times of uncertainty, we must not get complacent. We should always expect the best, prepare for the worst, and be ready to capitalise on what comes. If you are thinking of selling your home, it is now more important than ever to ensure that you have the best possible process in place. Don’t gamble with your biggest asset and limp into the market. Invest in proper marketing (not some cheap package), focus on giving buyers confidence with good presentation, and enlist an agent that you trust to look after your best interest (not their best interest).

If you are unsure about the market, or how to effectively position your moving plans, get in touch – we would love to hear from you.

Stay safe out there, be patient with each other – see you next week!

Written by William YIP Your friend in Real Estate 021 106 9997 William.YIP@CollectiveFN.co.nz

Botanic Garden precinct Wellington City Councillors have formally endorsed Paekākā as the te reo Māori name for the landscape area including the top of the Cable Car, Wellington Botanic Garden, Anderson Park and Bolton Street Cemetery.

“The adoption of this name does not change the existing names of the open space or reserves. It was historically the name for the general area. Each of the places within Paekākā will retain their existing identities and addresses. For example the Wellington Botanic Garden will become Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā,” says Mayor Andy Foster.

“Paekākā, meaning ‘realm or perch of the kākā’, was gifted by Mana Whenua at an event last year following the adoption of the Council’s Te Tauihu – Te Reo Māori Policy, and recognises the much loved place the Botanic Garden precinct has in the history and future of Wellington,” adds the Mayor.

Councillor Jill Day, the Council’s Māori Partner-

The Wellington Botanic Gardens have a new name.

ships Portfolio Leader, says Paekākā supports the goals of the Council’s Te Tauihu – Te Reo Māori Policy – to increase awareness and improve understanding of the context of te reo Māori within Wellington.

“It also acknowledges early Māori history when kākā were abundant and often trapped for food by local Māori. It is a name that was historically in use in the area, so its use will restore the original Māori name for the area.”

Councillor Day says that this is a unique naming application because it is not naming a specific open space, road or facility but it

is consistent with the goals of Te Tauihu - Te Reo Māori Policy.

Council will apply to the New Zealand Board (Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aoteraroa) to register Paekākā as an official name for the Botanic Garden precinct. This supports the Board’s statutory functions to collect and encourage the wider use of original Māori place names.

The Council has engaged with organisations based in the area and they support the use of Paekākā.

Councillor Day says that it’s exciting to see the vision come to life of Wellington becoming a te reo Māori capital city by 2040.

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Easy Central Jville?

YIP! 24A Burgess Road, Johnsonville 3

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This is the perfect, low-maintenance property, on the flat in Johnsonville Central, that you have been looking for.

Whether you have a fast-paced lifestyle or are looking to slow down and enjoy the convenient location, this property will tick your boxes! With this

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house, you can come home, hang up your coat and enjoy the spacious open-plan living, flowing out to your own courtyard.

If you don't like stairs, good news! there is a ground level, master bedroom with a spacious walk-through wardrobe & bathroom.

RV $700,000

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3.00pm Thursday 27th August 2020

Clint Fitzgibbon, Team YIP 021 0885 0406

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Convenience!

4a Tarawera Road, Johnsonville 3

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Enjoy a BBQ and a bevvy with friends on your private deck this summer. Count your blessings while you sit back and relax with all day sun and views.

Presented with pride, this 3 bedroom 1920’s cottage, sporting all new

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amenities and décor, will fit the bill for those looking for a home ‘outside the box’.

Just a short walk to Raroa or JVille rail, it’s a quick drop down to village amenities or the CBD, as takes your fancy.

RV $590,000

Deadline Sale

2:00pm Wednesday 26th August 2020

Margaret McKeefry 027 444 9727

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Thursday August 20, 2020

Next Generation Real Estate.

Manhattan on the Terrace? YIP! 2D/154 The Terrace, Wellington Central 1

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Whether you are looking for an investment property or a handy City pad to call your own, this 35m2unit is an absolute must-see! Located in a prime location on the Terrace, you are literally surrounded by everything the City has to offer.

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Very modern and simple to provide contemporary city living, this tidy apartment has it all. Secure access, a spacious bedroom with a double, in-built wardrobe and stylish, modern bathroom. The swish kitchen is all you need - there’s even a laundry. The lounge faces the Terrace and even has its own private balcony - from there you can almost smell the freshly ground coffee from all the city cafes.

Unit RV $315,000 Car Park RV $43,000

Linda Huynh 027 586 6046

Anita Corlett & William YIP 021 022 56795

Ticking All the Boxes!

59 Beaumaris Crescent, Ascot Park 3

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Our owners are building and this home must be SOLD! This charming home in the ever-popular Ascot Park is waiting for someone to view and fall in love with it. Offering space, style and a short distance to Porirua City - this home is definitely a winner for the lucky purchase.

This home has it all. The renovated kitchen flows easily into the dining area

FOR SALE

and spacious lounge. Offering three good sized bedrooms, a modern bathroom & laundry with two toilets. You will be kept warm in the colder months with a heat-pump and good insulation, plus the added bonus of an HRV and partial double glazing it has everything you need.

RV $490,000 Deadline Sale Thursday 10th September 2020

Josh Tararo 021 025 46270

Aleisha Price 027 389 3311

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Next Generation Real Estate.

Modern Low Maintenance? YIP! 26A Olivia Crescent, Tawa 3

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If you have been looking for that low-maintenance, single level, modern property in Tawa, then this is a must see! Whether you have a fast-pace lifestyle or are simply looking to slow down and enjoy the convenient location, this property will tick all your boxes!

FOR SALE

Here you can drive home into the carport, throw your coat into the spacious walk-in wardrobe and enjoy the large open-plan living / deck, drenched in afternoon sun. Life is simple! Sell all those gardening tools and get a BBQ for the deck - with no gardens to look after, you can use all that extra time to have all your friends and family around.

RV $700,000 Tender closing 3.00pm Thursday 27th August 2020

Aleisha Price 027 389 3311

Anita Corlett & William YIP 021 022 56795

More Than Street Appeal? YIP! 23 Omega Street, Newlands 3

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Terrific opportunity in sought-after Newlands location - a beautiful 1960s weatherboard family home that has been loved and upgraded by the same family for 24 years, it now awaits a lucky new owner.

Single level living, elevated from the cul-de-sac with a single garage

FOR SALE

beneath, this attractive, warm home has a welcoming atmosphere and great light from large windows. In the lounge, French doors flow to a sunny front patio - a great place to watch sunsets and to get the last rays of the day. The kitchen is fresh and modern with an adjoining laundry with access to the fully-fenced rear garden - a safe place for children and pets.

RV $580,000 (Last Sold 1996).

For Sale by Tender

3.00pm Thursday 3rd September 2020

Shannon Crawford, Team YIP 027 665 2501

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24 Observatory Close, Whitby

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Style, Space and Location

Million Dollar Views? YIP!

Our vendors are sadly leaving their much loved home. Tastefully

Modern and stylish design with harbour views to die for! This is the

decorated throughout, this very well maintained home is light filled and

location for you to make the most of living in our capital. Easy access to

spacious. Positioned at the end of an enviable cul de sac it provides a

state highway one, nearby Johnsonville and Newlands, with great local

wonderful sense of peace and privacy with its lush green landscaped

schools and amenities within easy reach. Point 360! You will never tire of

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RV $800,000

a deck that makes the most of the harbour vista.

Deadline Sale closing 1:00pm 20 August 2020

RV $970,000

Jane Mather

For Sale by Tender

Aleisha Price

Clint Fitzgibbon, Team YIP

021 339 623

3.00pm Thursday 20th August 2020

027 389 3311

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Deadline Sale 12pm 10th September 2020 Contact Gillian Cross on 021 457 782

Newlands

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Churton Park

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Tawa

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Newlands

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Johnsonville

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Johnsonville

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Bupa get onboard with masks Bupa New Zealand has backed a local business by buying more than 4000 fabric masks for all their staff across the country for their personal use outside of work time.

The individually sealed MEO Lite masks come complete with filters and are made by Healthy Breath Limited located in Mount Wellington, Auckland. Bupa Remuera Care Home Clinical Manager, Angela Ortinero says that while they have a stockpile of clinical masks for the team to wear inside their care home while working, the fabric masks enhance personal safety outside of work time.

“These masks will help to relieve any anxiety the team might have when they are moving around the community outside of their work hours. It’s really thoughtful to give these to us for use in our personal lives.”

The masks have been distributed to each of the 48 care homes, 34 retirement villages and 7 rehabilitation sites across New Zealand, with enough for every staff member. All Bupa care homes are currently closed to visitors

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and infection, prevention and control measures have been in place since Alert Levels began again last week.

The reusable masks are easily washable and include an outer fabric to repel droplets, a filter cover, and an inner fabric to absorb droplets.

Based on emerging evidence,

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coverings in public places where physical distancing cannot be observed.

As one of the largest aged care providers in New Zealand, Bupa is also offering other additional support initiatives to all team members such as a special COVID-19 leave, if needed.

Fire and Emergency is urging New Zealanders to stay fire safe after fires over the weekend caused extensive damage to homes across the country.

A fire can be deadly within just three minutes which is why it’s so important to get that early warning of fire from your smoke alarms.

Make sure you have them in all bedrooms, hallways and living areas - including caravans and sleep outs. Check they are working by pressing the button each month.”

“Fire is not just extremely fast but it’s also extremely disorienting. The smoke makes it difficult for you to see, hear and think. That’s why your household should also have an escape plan, and practice it, so you can get out quickly and safely.

“If you haven’t already, you can make an escape plan at www.escapemyhouse.co.nz.

“Check on elderly family and neighbours who may need it to make sure they have an escape plan and working smoke alarms too.

“Taking the time now to do these simple things and make sure you’re prepared could save you and your loved ones’ lives.”

Fire safety tips - Make sure you have working smoke alarms in all bedrooms, hallways and living areas even for caravans and sleep outs.

- Make sure you have, and practice, an escape plan. Make one at www.escapemyhouse.co.nz.

- Never leave cooking unattended. If you need to leave the stove, no matter how brief, make sure you switch it off until you come back.

- Keep anything that could catch fire at least one meter from your heater or heat source.

- Make sure your chimney is swept before you use it for the first time of the season.

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“Different people feel the laser in different ways,” says Mike Simpson, the clinic’s manager/owner.

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“All our registered nurses and beauty therapists are rigorously trained at the National Caci Training Academy and strict procedures and protocols apply,” he adds. Not everyone is eligible for laser treatment however and you will be given a free introductory consultation to find out if it is right for you.

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The clinic offers the treatment on face, underarms, bikini/brazilian, back, chest, arms and/or legs.

“You should start to see a difference after your third or fourth treatment,” says Mike.

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Drug-screening solution for frontline officers Environmental Science and Research together with NZ Police recently announced the development of a drug-screening solution which allows frontline officers, working in our communities, to carry out real-time testing of drugs using a handheld device.

NZ Police have collaborated with ESR in trialling the Lumi Drug Scan service which enables officers to test for the most common drugs on the streets using a handheld device, and receive almost instant results through their work-issued mobile phone.

The drug screening service can test for methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - three of the most common and harmful drugs on the New Zealand market. One of the biggest advantages of the Lumi Drug Scan service is that the device can screen through packaging.

NZ Police Superintendent Mike Johnson, Acting Assistant Commissioner: Investigations says we know the devastating and ongoing impact that harmful drugs such as methamphetamine have on our community. We also know how these drugs are often linked to

organised criminal groups who prey on some of our most vulnerable members of society.

“The current drug-testing processes have limitations and as technology continuously improves, we need to look at ways to improve the tools available to frontline staff to ensure they are better informed at the scene and therefore able to make the best possible decisions in real-time.”

ESR Forensic Research and Development Project Manager Dion Sheppard says leading-edge and reliable science is critical in giving frontline police new tools to carry out their job safely and efficiently.

“Our forensic scientists have developed a real-time drug screening service that utilises machine learning models enabling police to screen suspected illicit drug samples in the field. The models have been developed using ESR’s extensive knowledge of illicit drug analysis covering the range of drug samples seen in New Zealand.”

A number of devices will be trialled for six months across Tamaki Makaurau, in Canterbury and Central Districts.

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Dr Vipul Patel is also fluent in Gujarati Dr Atikah Razley - Atikah joined our team in January 2018. She graduated from National University of Ireland and worked in Ireland before migrating to New Zealand in 2013. Atikah has a Postgraduate Diploma in Palliative Care and a Postgraduate Certificate in Women’s Health. She is interested in all aspects of general practice, with a particular interest in travel medicine.

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Greater Wellington proposes operation to save old growth forests An operation to save approximately 11,400 hectares of pristine old growth forest and 3000 hectares of plantation forestry from damage caused by predators in the Akatarawa Forest is being proposed by Greater Wellington.

“Possum numbers in the forest have risen way above acceptable levels. We need to act now to limit the threat they pose to some of the most treasured forests in the region.

“If we leave them unchecked we will see significant degradation of the forest environment and the habitats it provides for a wide range of regionally and nationally significant native plants, birds and animals,” says Greater Wellington General Manager, Catchment, Wayne O’Donnell.

The operation will have the ad-

ditional benefit of simultaneously controlling populations of rats and stoats, which also predate on native plants, birds and animals.

Greater Wellington’s proposal is for an aerial possum control operation in the Akatarawa Forest from early November, using the biodegradable pesticide sodium fluoroacetate (1080). It would follow previous aerial 1080 possum control operations, which were carried out in the area in 2007 and 2013. Regular control operations are required for optimum predator control.

“The operation will be subject to strict safety, quality-assurance and monitoring requirements, and full information will be given to neighbouring properties and user groups,” says Wayne O’Donnell.

Helicopters will be equipped with GPS navigational technology to ensure the bait is accurately placed within agreed operational areas and identified ‘exclusion zones’ are avoided. This would only take place occur during suitable weather, timed for early November.

The use of 1080 requires consent from the Medical Officer of Health.

It also must comply with both the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act, and the Resource Management Act. Under the proposed approach non-toxic pre-feed cereal pellets would be sown by helicopter across the forest, attracting and familiarising possums to the bait and encouraging them to later consume toxic pellets which will be sown in a follow-up operation.

They will be applied at a rate of 2kg per hectare, less than the equivalent of one small box of laundry powder per rugby-field-sized area. 1080 breaks down when mixed with water into a harmless substance.

In June 2011 the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment strongly endorsed its continued use in New Zealand.

To make the pellets less attractive to birds they are 20mm in diameter, coloured green and incorporate cinnamon.

If the proposed operation proceeds, the forest will be closed to all recreational users for three to four days so main tracks can be cleared of 1080 pellets. Following this, motorised recreation, mountain biking and walking will be permitted if precautions on the

poison warning signs are followed.

Greater Wellington works in partnership with six mana whenua entities of the region to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for restoring and protecting the flora and fauna of parks, and recognises their interests in a healthy and sustainable environment in the Akatarawa Forest.

Greater Wellington will consult separately with iwi in relation to mana whenua values inherent in the forest and the nature of the operation.

Full details of the operation will be provided to farmers and neighbouring properties, along with horse riders and known hunters.

Local emergency services, medical centres, veterinary practises and schools will also be notified.

Study sheds light on wellbeing amongst New Zealand youth

Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin speaks with residents at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments.

Tracey Martin visits Enliven’s Huntleigh Apartments Minister for Seniors Tracey Martin visited Enliven’s Huntleigh Retirement Apartments recently to hear some of the residents’ thoughts.

After providing a short introduction about herself, each resident had the chance to voice what their main areas of policy concern were in the lead-up to next month’s general election.

Issues raised included the provision of social housing, poverty, climate change, mental health – especially post Covid-19 Level 4 lock down, and resourcing of care for elders with dementia.

The Minister then touched on what the Government had done to address some of those

areas, and what policy her own party – New Zealand First – has planned.

“I thought it would benefit the residents to hear from the Minister and it would create an opportunity for them to voice their own thoughts and ideas about being a senior in New Zealand,” says Huntleigh Apartments Village Coordinator Karen Nixon.

“The residents are showing quite a bit of interest in the election this year, particularly because of the End of Life Choice and the Cannabis Legalisation and Control referenda.”

The Minister’s visit is part of a series of speakers that Karen has organised to visit

Huntleigh Apartments.

“We ran a survey to gain insight from the residents as to what they would like to hear about and learn,” she says.

Earlier this year a representative from the Sustainability Trust ran a workshop on waste reduction and recycling.

Later this month a member of Enliven’s Information Services Team will provide a one-off workshop about using smart phones and apps.

Enliven now has newlyrenovated apartments available at Huntleigh Retirement Apartments on Karori Road, Karori. To enquire further or arrange a viewing, call sales agent Allan Davidson on 04 439 4949. PBA.

New research co-led by a Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington researcher shows that while more than two-thirds of high school-aged New Zealanders reported good wellbeing, an increasing number of students are reporting high levels of distress.

The findings are part of the Youth19 Rangatahi smart study, the latest in the Youth2000 survey series. The Youth2000 surveys have run since 2001, with over 36,000 New Zealand high school students surveyed to date.

Findings show that while more than two-thirds of students reported good wellbeing, 23 percent reported significant symptoms of depression.

This has almost doubled for many groups since 2012. Symptoms are higher among female students, M ori and Pasifika students, Asian students, those in lower income communities and those from sexual and gender minority groups.

The survey also looked at suicide attempts amongst this age group and found that attempts have increased, particularly for males. Around one-fifth of students reported that they had difficulty getting help for feeling bad or having a hard time in the past year.

Study co-lead Dr Terry (Theresa) Fleming from the University’s Faculty of Health says that there is robust evidence of worsening emotional and mental wellbeing among New Zealand teens in the last seven years, but no single cause is responsible for this increase in distress.

“Important factors are increased social media, increased loneliness, the impact of poverty, discrimination, or harmful environments, social pressures and the impact of serious worries about the future – from

climate change to jobs and housing security.”

She also says that just as there is no single cause, there is no single solution to improving youth mental health.

“Young people need adults who care, acceptance and belonging, connection and fun things to do, hope for the future and help when things go wrong,” she says.

“Improving youth mental health could include simple activities such as spending time with family and friends, listening to teens, and helping them get more help when they are struggling, as well as big picture improvements to issues such as equity.”

Participants in the survey were asked to identify the biggest problems currently, and what they think should change to support young people in New Zealand. Students reported that adults listening to young people, and involving them in decisions, would make a difference.

They also reported that support when they had problems and addressing climate change and issues that affect their future were critical.

Associate Professor Terryann Clark from the University of Auckland, colead on the study, says that a sense of hope for the future is really important for young people.

“We have to be visionary and brave and make some big system changes if we want to address equity and make a difference for all of our rangatahi and future generations,” she says.

A multi-disciplinary group of representatives met last week to discuss the findings and what parents, schools, and communities can do to support young people. This discussion and other results are available online at www.youth19.ac.nz

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Second half humbles Johnsonville at Helston Park

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The wait goes on for Johnsonville’s first Swindale Shield rugby win of the season.

For the third time this season, the team got within a converted try of victory but eventually succumbed to OrientalRongotai 24-18 in their Ash Pointon Cup game at Helston Park.

Johnsonville looked well on their way to victory after they lead 13-3 at halftime but they were unable to hold-off a fastfinishing Oriental-Romgotai.

Johnsonville second-five Ivan Vaisagote scored twice while fullback Andrew Ellis kicked two penalties and a conversion.

His battle with opposite number Alex

Ropeti who scored a try and kicked nine points.

Johnsonville’s reshuffling on the bench hurt them late in the game as consistent numbers continue to hurt the team.

A yellow card late in the piece to first-five Mark Sutton, proved costly in the end.

Johnsonville did mount one last effort for a converted try and we’re camped five metres from the line before conceding a penalty for not releasing the ball.

Johnsonville collected a bonus point for losing within seven points.

They have four points and sit secondto-bottom, with Avalon beneath them.

They will take on Wainuiomata at Helston Park on Saturday.

RIGHT: Johnsonville halfback Thomas Donaldson looks to unleash the backline in their narrow loss to Oriental-Rongotai at Helston Park, on Saturday.

Karori United Tennis over 40s shine in the sun

Wellington’s Sky Stadium is the plan B for the North v South game with a decision expected tomorrow.

The Karori United’s over 40s tennis tournament had plenty of competitive play on Saturday.

The tournament is a doublesonly affair, with eight in the men’s doubles, five in the women’s doubles and seven in the mixed doubles.

Because of time constraints in the morning, matches in the men’s and women’s doubles were first to seven games with finals first.

In the afternoon, with more available time, all matches were first to nine games.

Losers of their first match in each main event were able to play in consolation events.

The top seeds were successful in all three main events but there were excellent matches along the way with some close results.

The men’s doubles final was won by Simon Ross and Shekhar Balram over Warren Fraser and Raj Chakraborti.

The women’s doubles was won by Glenda van Drimmelen-Craven and Janina Pawlak, who won the same event last

year, against Shelley Best and Miett Fear and the mixed doubles final was won by Kevin Wilson and Glenda against Marc Piercey and Tricia Will.

In the consolation events, the men’s final was won by Marc Piercey and David Fitzgerald against Tim Brosnahan and Royston Skucek.

The women’s final was won

by Sharon Westlake and Linda Blum over Tuyen Nguyen and Iris Humm and the mixed doubles was won by Royston Skucek and Janina Pawlak.

Cake Tin potential plan B for North v South game

By Jacob Page

Wellington’s Cake Tin may yet be called upon to host the North versus South rugby match with a decision due tomorrow.

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is continuing to work on contingency plans for the Steinlager North vs South match, with the squads named for the match to assemble in Wellington to prepare for the game.

NZR General Manager Professional Rugby andPerformance Chris Lendrum said NZR was still hoping that the eagerly-anticipated match could be played at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday August 29, but was also making contingency plans to play the match at SKY Stadium in Wellington instead on the same day.

The squads for the Steinlager

North v South match will be announced at midday tomorrow and were due to assemble in Auckland on Monday next week.

“With Auckland at Alert Level 3 until midnight on Wednesday 26 August, the squads will now assemble in Wellington to prepare for the match.

“New Zealand Rugby is currently working through the Government’s normal exemption process to seek approval for the Auckland-based players and management to assemble in Wellington from next Monday.

“A final decision on the venue for the match will be made following the Government’s review of Covid-19 levels on Friday,” Lendrum said.

In the event that the match can’t go ahead in Auckland, ticket holders will be refunded.

Karori United over 40s tennis tournament women's winners (from left) Janina Pawlak, Glenda van Drimmelen-Craven, Miett Fear and Shelley Best.

The Karori United Tennis over 40s men’s winners (from left) Raj Chakraborti, Warren Fraser, Shekhar Balram and Simon Ross.

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Trophies and one-off games in the spotlight Good to see people are slowly calming down about the Crusaders damaging the Super Rugby Aotearoa Trophy.

Was it a silly thing to let happen?

Absolutely but it’s not a matter of cultural insensitivity even for those who thirst for such controversies.

The trophy has zero sporting history and while I’m sure it was lovingly carved, a level of perspective must be maintained.

Sports trophies have always had questionable roles in celebrations, the Ranfurly Shield has been left in taxis and spooned by grown

men in their beds for many years.

Safe to say it’s seen its share of amber liquid poured on it over time as well.

In one province I worked in, their senior rugby trophy was rumoured to have been urinated in during a post-match celebration.

How one celebrates like that I do not know.

In European football, trophies have been run over by busses as over-enthusiastic players, likely still suffering the effects of the previous nights’ antics, made poor choices during victory parades.

The trophy will be repaired,

cultural advice sort and life will go on.

The Crusaders have won 11 trophies, an accident is bound to happen at some point.

Of course with the sold out game against The Blues cancelled, there was no Scott Robertson breakdance to enjoy either.

Though, I often wonder if the rest of the country enjoys seeing that as much as the one-eyed Cantabs do?

Hopefully, the North versus South game can go ahead, if not in Auckland, then somewhere.

Not only is it a potentially good

money spinner for the New Zealand Rugby Union but it may provide the public with the best level of players on the field at one time.

Test rugby seems a long way off at this point with the Coronavirus so an enticing game amongst ourselves might be the next best thing.

If the game cannot be hosted in Auckland, then I’m sure Wellington becomes an early favourite to host it because their Cake Tin is the next biggest stadium.

The contest is largely meaningless if played in front of no fans

with the prospect of test rugby unlikely for this year.

It will be a money loser and will not be considered an All Blacks trial.

In that case, there’s little point playing the match.

All it will do is raise the risk of potential Covid-19 and pose the hazard of a player picking up a serious injury which takes months to recover from.

So the match is in a tough spot and short of the wait-and-see approach that we are all getting used to, there is not much more that can be done.

Central League lolly scramble a fun ride

By Grant Stephen

The lolly scramble that is Men’s Central League Football continued unabated on the weekend with still no clear indication of which club will be top of the heap and what side will be looking at playing down in the Capital Premier League in 2021.

In the David versus Goliath encounter at David Farrington Park, top placed Miramar Rangers would have been paying $1.01 for a win over last placed Petone.

In what must be seen as a victory for the underdog, Petone came back from 1-0 down and defied the odds to draw the match at 1-1.

Lower Hutt were back on form again and did the business against an ever improving Waterside Karori side through a 5-1 win. Wairarapa United didn’t have enough in the tank and succumbed 3-1 to Stop Out in Masterton. Similarly Napier City Rovers could do nothing at home to blunt a resurgent Wellington Olympic side and went down 2-0 to their visitors from the Capital.

Second placed Western Suburbs made no contest of it in the end and enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 win over New World Newlands North Wellington at Alex Moore Park.

The North Wellington coronary care unit was on stand by for it’s supporter base who were initially in very good heart after the 20 minute opening period. However an own goal by Norths at the 24 minute mark followed by a well-executed conversion by Wests from a corner 10 minutes later had the visitors in a stable condition at half time. The comfort level for Wests improved after the break with a brilliant set piece that culminated in the ball slotting

just under the top left upright of the Norths goal for a 3-0 lead.

Golden Boot Jesse Randall got one back for Norths just two minutes later to make it 3-1.

With 20 minutes still to play Wests walloped a wonder-strike from well outside the 18 yard box to make it 4-1. It was hard going for the local fans who endured several missed opportunities throughout the match including two fantastic chances in the last 10 minutes.

Still, a miss is as good as a mile and Wests booked a healthy 3 points onto their account.

With eight matches to be played it looks like a three horse race for the title with Miramar in front by a nose on 25 points, Wests on 24 and Olympic on 21. The gap between the best and the rest is now emerging with Napier on 14 points. At the rear of the field Fox Slotemaker heading for goal for North Wellington in their Central League match against Western Suburbs the title of Tail End Charlie shifts on Saturday. Photos: Glyn Badcock. to Wairarapa United on 8 points on goal difference over Petone but North Wellington are not far away on 9 points, with Stop Out and Waterside Karori both on 11 points.

It was far from a field of dreams either for the other top North Wellington sides. The Innkeeper North Wellington women went down by a single goal to Western Suburbs in the W League, The Innkeeper Women’s Premier team were ambushed 8-0 by top of the table Victoria University and the Newlands Arms Men’s Premier side conceded a goal in the 75th minute to Western Suburbs at Alex Moore Park on Sunday afternoon. The drawing board will be in high demand at North Wellington HQ over the week with another demanding round of North Wellington Golden Boot Jesse Randall scoring his team's only goal in their 4-1 loss to Wests. matches to come.

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