Top of ladder
By Frank Neill
Johnsonville “is top of the ladder” for Wellington City Council in terms of community facilities and housing, the council’s Chief Planning Officer, Liam Hodges, told a public meeting in the suburb on 20 November. Continued on page 2.
Wellington City Council’s Chief Planning Officer Liam Hodges addressing the Johnsonville meeting.
Photo: Frank Neill
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Very keen interest in growing J’ville
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There was “very very keen interest in growing Johnsonville and making sure it is prosperous and successful,” he said.
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Johnsonville “is top tier”, just behind central city Wellington. His comments came following a question from Johnsonville Business Improvement District committee member Mark KirkBurnnand.
Noting that Johnsonville’s catchment was from Wadestown to Tawa, which was 35,000 people and so bigger than Rotorua and Porirua “what scale of investment are we expecting for Johnsonville?” Mark asked.
The 20 November meeting to provide an update to the community on what was planned for Johnsonville was organised by the Johnsonville Community Association.
TakapŪ/Northern Ward Councillor Tony Randle chaired the meeting.
Earlier in the meeting Mr Hodges presented a graph showing the results of a resident satisfaction survey.
This showed that just 20% of people in the latest survey considered that the Johnsonville suburban centre was lively and attractive.
That compared with people from throughout Wellington, where 64% said their local suburb centre was lively and attractive. It also compared with 73% of
Mr Hodges noted that Stride owned “the majority of land in and around the town centre, including the mall.
“There has been some frustration over many years about the state of the centre.
“Council are hearing that and I suspect that is why the notice of motion exists.”
The notice of motion Mr Hodges was referring to was lodged by Cr Ben McNulty and signed by eight other councillors and the Mayor Tory Whanau.
Following its submission an 11th councillor has also signed.
Cr McNulty’s motion asks the council staff to prepare a report within six months on “options to facilitate and realise commercial development more quickly within the Johnsonville Metropolitan Centre Zone”.
“It is quite an important notice of motion,” Mr Hodges told the 20 November meeting.
It looked at “getting Councillors to do something different because what we have been doing for the last 10 years hasn’t been working.”
Cr Randle also noted that “the frustration with the lack of development with the mall is immense in the community.”
During his presentation Mr Hodges spoke about possible developments in Johnsonville, including a town centre open
space and an indoor court space.
“We are still chasing a bit of a holy grail which is a town centre open space area.
“The [council’s] Parks, Sports and Recreation team have identified a need for an open space in the town centre.
“Since the last Johnsonville town centre plan there has been a large desire [for] an open space in Johnsonville.
“That is resticted by the private ownership of the Johnsonville town centre, but that ambition still remains.”
It was something that would be
further explored and something the council was focused on, Mr Hodges said.
“A ruler was run over recreation facilities in Wellington and Johnsonville was found to be lacking, particularly an indoor court space.”
The council was committed to doing more work on community recreation facilities for the northern suburbs.
“That work will come out next year in the second half of the year and there will be a process involving community engagement,” Mr Hodges said.
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Cr Tony Randle speaking at the Johnsonville meeting. Photo: Frank Neill.
Fantastic fundraiser hits Karori Park
By Frank Neill
Two runners who grew up in Karori completed their first ever ultra marathon during a fundraiser at Karori Park on 23 November.
Toby Fuller and Ben Westenra had never run a marathon before the event, let alone an ultra marathan, and in doing so they raised funds for Myeloma New Zealand.
When the “Independent Herald” went to print they had raised more than $1,400 and money was still coming in to their Givealittle page, givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/miles-for-myeloma?ref=home&ref_code=donation_feed.
The run was “fantastic,” Ben says. “It was awesome. I couldn’t have asked for better.”
While completing the 50 1km laps of the loop track at Karori Park Toby and Ben had great support from friends, family and people who just saw them running and joined in. “There was only one lap where we did not have someone by our side,” Ben says.
“It made it a lot easier.”
In addition to the support from people, the Karori Park Café was also very accommodating, Ben says.
The choice of charity was not a difficult one for Toby and Ben
Toby has Multiple Myeloma, a blood cancer that develops from plasma cells in the bone marrow.
One of the symptoms is fatigue, and this makes Toby’s successful ultra marathon the more remarkable.
The run, he says, “was hard.
“But we got it done in under five hours.
“The whole cancer thing seems to make things harder, but I seemed to hold up all right.
“It was cool to tick off an ultra marathon in the first go,” he adds.
The idea of taking on a fundraising run came while Toby and Ben were on the Round the Vines fundraising run for Martinborough School on 2 November.
The two are about to go on overseas trips, so
they decided to complete their fundraiser just three weeks after hatching their plan.
Myeloma New Zealand is a charitable trust established in 2016 by the late Dr Ken Romeril, who was a leading New Zealand haematologist.
Its purpose is to focus specifically on myeloma and to improve the quality of life and survival of New Zealanders living with it.
Primarily a patient advocacy organisation, Myeloma New Zealand seeks to empower patients with information, research and support; to advocate with government to allow myeloma patients access to the remarkable treatments that are transforming lives and survival in other comparable countries; and to raise awareness and understanding among the general public of myeloma, the second most common of blood cancers.
It identifies and supports strategies and research initiatives that will both improve the quality of life of those living with myeloma and extend their lives.
Work on State Highway
Northbound lanes on State Highway 1, between Aotea Quay and Ngauranga Interchange, will be down to one or two lanes overnight next month for resurfacing.
The work will take place from Sunday 9 December and is expected to be completed by Tuesday 17 December weather permitting.
Crews will be working between 9pm and 4.30am, with the two lanes reopening each morning in time for commuter traffic.
Work will be carried out Sunday to Thursday nights, with no work on Friday and Saturday nights .
Traffic management will be set up from 8pm so drivers should expect delays from then. Southbound traffic can travel as usual.
Earlier this year, sections of the State Highway 1 Urban Motorway were resurfaced between Aotea Quay and the Terrace Tunnel. This work continues this programme.
Drivers are recommended to add extra time to their journey and expect delays until this state highway maintenance is completed.
These works are weather-dependent, and schedules may change if bad weather occurs.
Ben Westenra (left) and Toby Fuller about to hit the tape to complete their ultra marathon fundraiser, backed by some of their many supporters. Photo: Supplied.
Karori Event Centre should not be stopped
It would be both negligent and a breach of good faith and trust to “stop the project and remove the funding” for the Karori Event Centre from the Wellington City Council’s Long Term Plan, says the Chair of the Karori Community Hall Trust, Heather Baldwin.
This statement is made in a letter Ms Baldwin has written to Cr Rebecca Matthews, the Chair of the council’s Long-term Plan, Finance and Performance committee.
“I write to you in relation to the proposal to ‘stop the project and remove the funding’ for the KEC [Karori Event Centre] included in the papers for the extraordinary meeting of the Long-term Plan, Finance and Performance Committee on 26 November,” Ms Baldwin’s letter says.
“The history and arguments for completion of KEC have been well rehearsed in my previous submissions to the committee on the Long-term Plan (LTP).
“I don’t need to re-state those other than to note, the KEC was developed by the Karori Community Hall Trust (KCHT) with the endorsement of Wellington City Council (WCC), and with an undertaking in 2013 from WCC to contribute the proceeds of the sale of the St John’s site, on the corner of Campbell Street and Karori Road.
“This site had been partially
gifted to WCC in 1999 by the Methodist Church with the express intent it be used for community purposes.
“After lengthy delays in the sale of that site, and with a commitment from WCC to fund the fit-out of the KEC from other sources, the KCHT agreed in 2021 to gift the KEC to WCC.
“I am advised that the corner site has only recently been sold by WCC for commercial development.
“I also note that the KEC was developed with over $2.2 million in funds raised by the KCHT from non-council sources (not $1.0 million as stated on page 39 of the papers).
“So, suffice it to say, the KEC was developed with significant community support and funding, and then gifted to WCC based on the fiscal commitments it has previously made to support this project.
“While I am fully aware of the fiscal challenges WCC now faces, I believe it would be both negligent and a breach of good faith and trust to ‘stop the project and remove the funding’ for the KEC from the LTP.
“Unlike many other capital projects under consideration, the KEC is substantially complete.
“It should be regarded as a ‘project in train’ according to the principles stated in the advice to the committee on page 24 (ie, ‘projects
Karori Event Centre. Photo: Supplied. that are substantially in train should continue to avoid the loss of sunk costs’).
“It would, in my view, be negligent to not complete the KEC and leave this critical piece of community infrastructure both to be unusable and at risk of significant deterioration.
“And, of course, the gift of the KEC to WCC was based on the commitments made to the KHCT.
Christmas Live! coming to Ngaio
“It’s the Christmas story, but not like you heard it growing up,” said one of the cast of Ngaio Union Church’s annual nativity walk, ‘Christmas Live!’.
“It’s also a very real, yet fun and playful proclamation of God’s love for the world,” is how Ngaio Union’s minister, Brett Reid, described it.
This year, ‘Christmas Live!’ takes to the streets of Ngaio for the fifth time, on Saturday 7 December.
“We’ll journey back in time,” says Brett, “to first century Palestine with Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus, as well as a host of animals, shepherds, wise ones and angels in this modern retelling of the well-known story.”
It will be an opportunity to enjoy some time with family, friends and neighbours before getting back to holiday preparations.
“Everyone’s welcome,” says Brett. “This is something for all ages.”
People can join the adventure at 2pm in the car park of the Ngaio Town Hall.
The story continues through Cummings Park and finishes at Ngaio Union Church for Christmas treats.
It goes ahead whatever the weather, with the action moving inside the Ngaio Union Church if it rains.
A koha will be collected for DCM (Downtown Community Ministry).
“We take very seriously our duty as trustees, especially having raised such significant funds from community sources for the development of the KEC.
“We agreed the Deed of Gift based on the commitment WCC made to complete the fit-out.
“It would be a very serious breach of good faith and trust if the WCC were to now ‘stop the project and remove the funding’.
“I therefore respectfully ask that the committee reject the advice in SR05 on page 39 of your papers for the extraordinary meeting on 26 November 2024, and that WCC agree to honour its previous commitment in the Deed of Gift to fund and complete the fit-out of the KEC.
“I ask that this letter be tabled and considered by the committee,” the letter says.
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A scene from a past Christmas Live! In Ngaio. Photo: Supplied.
Glenside reserve moths photographed
By Claire Bibby
Entomologists photographed 58 species of moths on the Glenside Reserve loop tracks last week, as part of a wider work effort in the reserve.
The field expedition was organised by Will Brockelsby of Vogeltown, who used lights powered by generators and batteries to attract the moths.
The moths were then photographed and uploaded to the citizen science platform i-Naturalist.
It was a calm still night, with flowering native plants and wildflowers, which brought the moths out.
Christopher Stephens of Avalon, who took many of the photographs, said it was a surprisingly good turnout of interesting species for a few hours of study.
Adult moths are a food source for native bird species and important pollinators for plants.
New Zealand has over 1,800 moth and butterfly species, 90% of which can only be found in this country.
The moth enthusiasts were invited to the reserve by the Glenside Progressive Association, which supports the heritage garden at the historic Halfway House, an accredited garden with the Moth and Butterflies of New Zealand Trust.
Shining new light on nits
Kate Ricketts, “Nit-picker in chief” for her newly developed company ISPY Nits, was the guest speaker at the October meeting of the Rebus Club of Khandallah.
Kate is in a battle against nits and head lice.
Frustrated by how her two boys (aged 10 and 7) kept getting head lice, Kate developed an odourless, non-toxic hair powder that makes nits and nit eggs glow in the dark when viewed under UV light.
Kate’s elder son is neuro-diverse, so showers are difficult for him, as is the potent pong from regular head-lice treatments – and it was difficult to get him to keep still while she searched for lice eggs.
As just one egg not found would set off another infestation, that meant another round of costly treatment.
This was the genesis of ISPY Nits, a company that helps parents and caregivers get rid of nits from their children’s hair, while sparking kids’ interest in science and removing the stigma of head lice.
It highlights the science, fun and glow-inthe-dark aspect of the experience. There are even tattoo stencils in the kit for kids to play with while adults deal with the lice.
Kate Ricketts speaking at the Khandallah Rhebus meeting. Photo: Supplied.
See: ispynits.co.nz
Rebus is a social club for seniors and meets on the last Friday of the month.
The next Rebus meeting will be held on Friday 29 November at 10am, at the Khandallah Bowling Club, 24 Woodmancote Road.
Daniel Wrench, a PhD student at Victoria University of Wellington, will be speaking on “A Song of Ice and Solar Flares: returning humans to the moon this decade”. For more information about the club, internet search “Khandallah REBUS” or go to https://khandallahrebus.wixsite.com/ khandallahrebusclub
One of the moths, Izatha huttonii, photographed on the Glenside Reserve loop tracks.
Photo: Christopher Stephens.
Talk to your LOCAL PHARMACY
Diarrhoea and vomiting are not diseases themselves but are symptoms that can have many possible causes.
When either diarrhoea or vomiting occurs then the body can lose a lot of fluid and become dehydrated. It is very important to get fluid replacement and become rehydrated again.
There are a number of different reasons for diarrhoea and vomiting to occur.
One very common cause is a gut infection (‘gastro’) from either viruses (e.g.: noravirus), bacteria (e.g.: salmonella), or parasites (e.g.: giardia) from contaminated food or water.
Leaving food out of the fridge, possibly, is a common cause for food going ‘off’ due to contamination. In many cases, the ‘gastro’ is only a short-term inconvenience and the diarrhoea and vomiting tend to go away within a few days.
However if the symptoms go on for longer, then a visit to the doctor is advisable. Vomiting and diarrhoea causes the loss of body fluids and important electrolytes (salts), and if it goes on for a longer period of time can result in dehydration.
Babies under 12 months of age are particularly prone to diarrhoea and vomiting from contaminated food and drink and they can become dehydrated very quickly- for example the bottle of formula milk left out of the fridge.
“Look out”, caution Self Care pharmacists, “for the danger signs of dehydration - dry mouth, tongue and lips, reduced skin elasticity, sunken eyes and cheeks, weakness, little urination.
3 hours (for vomiting) and 24 hours (for diarrhoea).”
The best treatment for ‘gastro’ symptoms is drinking plenty of fluids such as oral rehydration solutions. These contain the right amounts of electrolytes, glucose and water to replace lost nutrients.
“A range of replacement fluids products are available from our pharmacies” advise Self Care pharmacists “and we can provide you with a copy of the Diarrhoea and Vomiting fact card that has helpful advice.”
Begin fluid replacement as soon as diarrhoea starts and give small amounts of fluid often as large amounts may not be kept down.
Babies and children should be given a teaspoon of fluid every minute and adults should take a quarter of a cup every 15 minutes. It is best to avoid undiluted sugary drinks as their high sugar content can make diarrhoea worse.
Light foods such as dry biscuits, cooked mashed vegetables (e.g. plain potato) dry white toast, boiled rice and clear soup are suggested if hungry and then slowly get back to eating normal meals.
For a few days avoid raw vegetables and fruit, wholemeal bread, fried or spicy food and milk products such as cheese and yoghurt.
Here are some simple food handling and cooking tips, and general hygiene measures to help prevent getting a ‘gastro’ bug or passing it on to others.
Children this young need to see a doctor if the symptoms continue for longer than
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I want to bring to your attention how certain managers, teams, branches and
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I have seen and heard of this happening from friends, family and people online, but most importantly have been told by both my organisation and direct manager.
In my 1-1 meeting, my manager reiterated that the expectation is to come to the office every day now due to reasons XYZ, and in the same breath said they’re “not too worried about XYZ in the team as they have young children and they live further out from the office and need to catch the train or drive in.”
Noting that no one in the team has a formal WFH [working from home] arrangement, I have been
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DIARRHOEA AND VOMITING
meats thoroughly in the fridge and not out on the bench; keep raw foods in the fridge separated from cooked and ready-to-eat foods; refrigerate all foods until ready to use; use chilly bins with frozen pads inside to keep food cool, and keep them out of the sun; cook meats, especially chicken and other poultry, until the juices run clear and the flesh is no longer pink; cover hot food while cooling, and leave it to cool no longer than 30 minutes before putting in the refrigerator; reheat leftovers until they are steaming hot and only reheat once.
For more information on preventing and treating ‘gastro’-related diarrhoea and vomiting, come and see your Self Care pharmacist. and ask for a copy of the “Diarrhoea and Vomiting” Self Care fact card,. Also visit www.foodsmart.govt.nz for additional food safety and handling advice.
asked to come in and would need to provide robust evidence if I need to WFH on a adhoc basis with prior approval.
This is ridiculous and extremely unprofessional.
Just because staff may not have young children or live ‘close’ to the CBD (note, it takes an hour for me to get to work on the bus), why are we being discriminated against and not given equal treatment from our
colleagues?
Our time, money, and health is just as valuable.
The rule should be the same for everyone. I shouldn’t not get the same WFH/flexible informal agreement privileges because I am not a parent or based on where I live in the Wellington region.
I feel utterly disappointed that I am being required to come in every day whilst others can continue
doing what they were prior to these changes without consequences. I understand that agencies and teams have their own ways to put into practice these changes but this unfair behaviour is having a toll on our mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.
Our time is just as valuable and just because we don’t have a young child doesn’t mean we don’t have other family committments. Anonymous
Fun creating posy bowls
Floral Art Club members creating posy bowls for Cashmere Home residents. Photo: Supplied.
Members of Johnsonville Floral Art Club had fun as they created posy bowls for Cashmere Home residents.
The club was started in 1956 and over the years its members have been involved in many community activities.
The most recent was creating posy bowls for the residents of the dementia unit at Cashmere Home.
The club is also planning to make the table arrangements for the Johnsonville Charitable Trust for their annual Christmas lunch for seniors in December.
For many years the members of the club had
created the table designs for the Johnsonville Community Awards dinner.
The club is keen to attract new members. It meets 10 times a year at the Uniting Church, 18 Doctor Taylor Terrace Johnsonville, on the third Wednesday of the month. No experience is necessary as senior members demonstrate and help new members. It is a friendly relaxed environment where people can have fun and further their creativity.
For more information ring Jill Merrick 234 8693 jillymerrick@gmail.com or Debbie Nguon 478 7636.
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Christmas is coming up fast! Now’s the time to dress up the home and garden for Christmas and the summer!
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Northern Chorale presents Christmas Cheer
The Northern Chorale will present its Christmas Cheer Concert at the Khandallah Town Hall at 3pm on Sunday 1 December.
Christmas is one of the great Christian celebrations. The story of the birth of Christ has been the inspiration for some of the most memorable musical works in the choral repertoire. At this concert the Northern Chorale will present Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Oratorio de Noël”for five soloists and the choir.
The work is based on texts from the Old and New Testaments, the Psalms and Gospels, as well as the Catholic Christmas liturgy.
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The pastoral mood of the work has led this Christmas Oratorio to become one of Saint-Saëns’ most performed works.
The second half of the Christmas concert is a little different from the Northern Chorale’s usual offerings.
The oratorio will be followed by the Chorale’s always splendid afternoon tea, and the choir and audience joining together to sing favourite Christmas Carols.
The Christmas Cheer Concert will be led by Musical Director Thomas Nikora.
Admission is by koha, which will be donated to the Downtown Community Ministry.
Well conceived and executed concert
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It was a bold idea of the ever-enterprising Mark Stamper to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Wairarapa Singers by bringing them together with the Wellington Male Voice Choir.
In the event the decision to combine such different forces was truly vindicated. By the establishment of near parity of numbers in the vocal parts a very pleasing balance and overall sound was achieved, indeed rather better than the sum of those components.
A foray into 18th SATB music may have been less familiar territory for the Male Choir but they rose to it to the manner born.
The well-attended concert in the grateful acoustic of St James on 23 November began with the WMVC alone singing a lively Quaker hymn followed by the popular shanty “The Wellerman”.
If the two spirituals which came next were in a rather idiosyncratic swing arrangement there was no resisting the power of Joseph Martin’s “The Awakening”, a wonderful piece celebrating the power of music to heal and renew the human spirit after horrific events, the final proclamation ‘Let Music Live’ triumphantly dispelling the darkness of the nightmarish beginning.
The accomplished Heather Easting’s piano playing added greatly to these numbers. In the following Handel and Vivaldi she anchored the small string ensemble just as skilfully from the organ.
Some seasonal selections from Handel’s ever beloved Messiah brought the two choirs together.
The orchestra comprised a string quartet plus oboe, but so well did they play that the reduced weight of string sound was not a problem.
It was immediately apparent in the Messiah overture that conductor Stamper had instilled in his forces the lightness, liveliness and buoyancy so essential to baroque style.
The choir sang with enthusiasm, accuracy and a well integrated sound, the whole much enhanced by the addition of two first-rate soloists, soprano Barbara Paterson and mezzo Maaike Christie-Beekman.
The Hallelujah Chorus might well have brought the audience to its feet spontaneously even if not so instructed.
The second half of the concert was Vivaldi’s Gloria, another lively, popular work.
Mark Stamper judged the tempo just right, brisk enough to convey the essential baroque zest and energy without risking tripping
hastily over its bootlaces where precision and clarity are needed. It would have been good to have the brilliance of a trumpet, but the energy of all performers was compensation enough.
The choir was in fine form with firm sonority, such as the monumental Gratias Agimus Tibi, quickly slipping the leash and returning to swift agility. As in the Handel, the soloists lifted the whole performance, combining stylishly in their duet Laudamuste.
The soprano solo with oboe, Domine Deus, was a lovely moment, as was the alto’s Qui Sedes ad Dexteram, sprightly and cleanly articulated.
The brilliance of the opening was reprised in the Quoniam, then the work concluded with vigorous contrapuntal singing in the fugal finale Cum Sancto Spiritu.
This was a well conceived and executed concert, musically satisfying for performers and audience alike.
Flawless? Of course not, but nothing of any importance was awry, and who cared anyway?
The Wairarapa Singers celebrated their anniversary with enthusiasm, the Wellington Male Voice Choir clearly enjoyed their challenge, all a tribute to the imagination and unflagging energy of conductor Mark Stamper.
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You won’t get paid for your work, but volunteering will nevertheless give you many benefits.
These include the opportunity to learn new skills or update the skills that you have. It also provides an opportunity to make good contacts and to network, as well as building confidence and self-esteem.
Another big benefit is gaining work experience, and this is something that can be
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As well as benefitting yourself from being a volunteer, you will be able to provide a valuable contribution to the community.
There are a great many opportunities in local communities for people to volunteer.
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Working at a local community centre is another opportunity.
Wellington City Council has a variety of volunteer placements, including working in parks, gardens and reserves, at Wellington Zoo and with the Wellington Region Emergency Management, which offers training for volunteers in Civil Defence Emergency Management.
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A fair for all weathers
By Morris Robertson
Sunshine or rain, the Wellington North Rotary Khandallah Village Fair in Ganges Road will go ahead on Sunday 8 December from 10am.
The fair has previously been cancelled the night before because of a pending weather storm.
This was almost the case last year but, in fairness to stallholders, it was decided to explore an indoor option utilising the Khandallah Town Hall and part of nearby Khandallah Presbyterian Church.
late into the night preparing the venues and contacting stall holders.
Members of the Fair Committee toiled
Although the outcome was not quite up to the vibe of a street fair it was, nevertheless, very successful as evidenced by comments from stallholders and other participants.
Throughout the past year the Rotary Club has been building relationships with local businesses, shops and eateries, leading to their participation this year.
The fair is renowned for both the variety and quality of goods on offer.
Local businesses have been generous in of prizes this year will be a sophisticated CCTV home security system donated by Advanced Security.
Funds raised from the fair will support both local and international Rotary projects, including support across the local primary schools
Throughout the day visitors to the fair will be entertained by musical groups, including those from the schools, leading to stronger participation this year.
Special food offerings on the day will include whitebait fritters and Indian street delicacies.
The Wellington North Rotary Club, which had been based in Thorndon since the early 1970s, recognised the changes in demographics and early last year relocated its main area of interest to the north-western suburbs, where it is progressively integrating its interests with local community groups.
A view of an earlier Khandallah Village Fair. Photo: Morris Robertson.
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The Christmas tradition of a magical show danced by Tarrant Dancers continues - this year at the Boathouse on the wharf in the centre of Wellington city. Young dancers take their place in the spotlight and bring their talent, energy and absolutely positive magic to performance. There are four works - all new and made in Wellington! Classical, contemporary and jazz dance techniques give these young dancers the experience of an audience and the exhilarating chance to be part of creative processes as the choreographies are made on, with and by them. Two of the works are choreographed by dancers - Sylvie Smith uses contemporary vocabulary as she explores a SLEEPOVER, something the dancers relate to as it is an essential part of growing up! Sofia Holloway takes BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE and makes her own jazz response. These works are very much of today and a lot of fun as well. Tribute is a creative explore of dance in our lives and The Magic Toyshop and The Night Before Christmas provide the classical magic we all need at Christmas
Christmas Fair
St Anne’s Northland, Corner Randwick / Northland Roads, SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 9.30 - 1.00. Books, Craft, Plants, Household, Christmas Gifts / Raffle, Preserves, Baking, Refreshments, EFTPOS available
Please join us for a Community Carol Service
Sunday 8 December, 7pm, Onslow Community Church, Ngatoto Street, Ngaio. All welcome. Koha for Christian World Service.
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Cracking final round of Football
By Hamish Wareham
Nothing but pride was left to play for in the final round of the Women’s National Football League, the final already being confirmed a week ago to be Kate Shepphard Cup Champions Auckland United and Waterside Karori. Saturday saw two Northern League sides pick up wins, as Western Springs traveled to English Park and leapt up to fourth on the table with a 3-0 win over Canterbury United.
Auckland United picked up their eighth straight victory with a 3-0 win over Wellington Phoenix with Charlotte Roche moving to the top of the Golden Boot table with a double in Auckland’s victory.
It was a good Sunday for the three sides that
played at their respective home grounds.
Wellington United thumped Central 6-0 at Martin Luckie Park. West Coast Rangers ended the season on 14 points along with Springs and Eastern Suburbs who they beat 2-1 at Fred Taylor Park.
Two goals from Shontelle Smith ended Southern United’s season on a high as they beat a rotated Waterside Karori side 2-0 at Logan Park leaving them in eighth spot with eleven points.
Heading into the final round of the men’s competition, there were mathematically four teams still within a chance of making the top two.
One goal either side of halftime from Daniel Bunch booked Birkenhead’s spot in the
Top performance by Karori Cricketers
By Frank Neill
Karori’s first Cricket XI cemented its position at the top of the Ewen Chatfield Trophy competition with a big win over Hutt District on 23 November.
Batting first on Karori Park the home team reached 271 for the loss of nine wickets. They then bowled Hutt District out for 115 in 23 overs.
Louis Ayres starred with both the bat and the ball in the division one encounter. He was 37 not out from just 24 deliveries when Karori passed Hutt’s total. Earlier Louis took five wickets at a cost of 33 runs.
Liam Roache also featured with both the bat and the ball, scoring 65 runs and taking two wickets for 21 runs.
Yashraj Kalsi took two wickets for 15 and Sam French contributed well with 47 runs.
Karori’s next match is against Victoria University at Kelburn Park on 30 November.
Onslow’s first XI also scored a very comfortable win to remain in third place on the table, just one point behind the leaders. Playing on their home ground of Nairnville Park, Onslow bowled the visitors out for 163.
They then took just 25 overs and five balls to overtake Victoria University’s total, ending on 167 for the loss of three wickets. Daniel Rose took three wickets for 31 and also ran out a Victoria University player, while Elliot Sedon took three wickets for 29. As well as taking one wicket, Micah Conroy top scored for Onslow with 54 not
out from just 39 deliveries. Oscar Jackson finished on 45 not out and also secured a run out.
Onslow’s next match sees them playing Taita at Fraser Park on 30 November.
Johnsonville’s premier women had a resounding victory over Collegians at Karori Park on 23 November.
A century by Anvi Verna, who scored 114 from only 86 balls, helped Johnsonville reach 251 for the loss of seven wickets.
They then bowled Collegians out for 177.
Following her century, Anvi took two wickets for 14 runs.
Dhriti Cirish took the most wickets for Johnsonville and finished with figures of four wickets for 27 runs. Estella Wallace took two wickets for 30 runs.
The Johnsonville women’s next match sees them play North City at Karori Park.
The Johnsonville men’s team did not fare so well in their division two Hazlett Trophy match and were pipped by three runs by Naenae Old Boys.
Naenae finished on 207 for six wickets and then bowled Johnsoville out for 204.
Andrew Moir with 30 and Reece Edgecombe with 29 were Johnsonville’s top scorers.
Matthew Nel took two wickets for 17, Sean Wakelin two wickets for 48, Faaiz Yusuf one wicket for 34 and Maximus Petrie one wicket for 48.
Johnsonville’s next match sees them play Petone Riverside at Alex Moore Park on 30 November.
final as they beat Cashmere Technical 2-1 in Christchurch.
Despite Napier City Rovers beating defending champions Wellington Olympic 3-2 in a thriller at Martin Luckie, Western Springs ended Napier’s chance of making the final as they hammered the Phoenix Reserves 5-0 at Seddon Fields to occupy second spot, with Auckland City needing to beat Coastal Spirit on Sunday to take back second and a spot in the final.
First up on Sunday though was the battle between 9th and 10th as Eastern Suburbs hosted Western Suburbs at Madills Farm.
Western Suburbs flew home victorious with a 2-0 win and ensured that they did not finish the National League without a victory.
A Myer Bevan hatrick handed Auckland City back second spot as the former All White scored three goals in as many minutes to have the result at Kiwitea Street in the bag before half time.
Two further second half goals gave Auckland City a 5-1 win over Coastal Spirit, setting up an all Auckland final between City and Birkenhead who will meet for the third time this season to crown the New Zealand champions for 2024.
Both finals are being played at Go Media Stadium this Sunday, 1 December, and will be live streamed on Fifa Plus with the women’s final kicking off first at 1pm followed by the men’s at 4pm.
