Fourth title
By Frank Neill
Johnsonville’s Olympic Harrier Club athlete Toby Gualter added a fourth New Zealand title to his string of impressive 2025 achievements when he won the half marathon at the Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon on 29 June.
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Toby Gualter leads the field on the way to one of his four New Zealand titles. Photo: Supplied.
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New half marathon record set
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Toby not only won both the Wellington and national titles with his victory in the event, he also set a new course record as well.
He broke his own record, set last year, when he clocked 1 hour 4 minutes and 32 seconds in the perfect conditions that prevailed last Sunday.
This saw Tony win the race with a margin of close to one kilometer and cut close to one minute from the previous record he set.
Following his victory in the Christchurch half marathon earlier this year, Toby started the race as the hot favourite.
It became clear very early in the race that his favouritism was well earned when he raced to the front, never to be headed.
Lower Hutt athlete Eric Speakman finished second and Okitu’s Mike Robinson was third.
Toby’s first 2025 national title came when he won gold in the 10,000 metres at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in Inglewood.
Winning the 10,000 metres gold medal followed his silver medal performance in the 5,000 metres
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at the championships.
He then won the National Mountain Running Championship, held at the Cardrona Alpine Resort on 26 April.
One week later Toby crossed the line first in Athletics New Zealand’s 5,000 metre Road Championship on the Rotorua Airport Runway on 2 May.
One of his major aims for 2025 is to win six New Zealand titles, and he is already two thirds of the way there.
Toby will be representing New Zealand on the track this month.
He has been selected in the New Zealand team to compete in the World University Games in Bochum, Germany.
Toby will compete in the 10,000 metres on 22 July and the 5,000 metres on 26 July.
With perfect weather and entries from 26 countries, the 2025 Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon was a record breaker before the gun even fired.
Exactly 4,300 runners and walkers lined up for the 36th Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon. Full results are at https://results.timingsports.com/ wellingtonmarathon/2025.
I recently hosted a meeting which included local property developers and representatives from the City and Regional Councils. The background for the meeting was the need to ensure all people involved in providing more housing in our electorate, whether it be those building them or those regulating and permitting that building, understand the issues which govern the ability to build the houses everyone agrees we need.
There are essentially two types of development; greenfields and brownfields. Greenfields means building on currently undeveloped land, typically ex farmland on the edges of current urban areas, where infrastructure like sewers, water supply and other essential services don’t exist are usually built by the developer.
Brownfields development means rebuilding on existing sites, and there has been considerable discussion in recent times around how much intensification should be allowed in existing suburbs, especially changing of height limits to allow for more apartments.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages; the Regional Council in particular see their role to prevent more
This week we hosted the Youth Parliament in Wellington. Each of the 123 MPs chose a local aged between 16 and 19 to represent their electorate, or them as a list MP. Three of the representatives came from Newlands College. It was very good for we as MPs to see the political world through their eyes as they made their speeches. Attempts had been made by the minister’s office organising the event to filter content largely to prevent criticism of the Government and Government policy. That’s never a good idea, as of course the sort of person who puts their name forward for such forums will simply see that as a challenge, which many did. I presided over half of the speeches, and reiterated to the Youth MPs that true democracy is about listening to ideas you don’t agree with, considering them, and if you still don’t agree, mounting an informed defence. Sadly, mostly through social media, individuals
runoff and other material ending up in our harbours, especially the Porirua harbour in the case of development north of Johnsonville and Newlands. The Wellington City Council are concerned that the existing infrastructure cannot handle the pressure it comes under when new housing areas are developed. Existing infrastructure is aging and needs upgrading across our city, as evidenced by recent pipe failures. An advantage of intensification of existing areas means more people, therefore more ratepayers to pay for those upgrades.
Developers of course need to make a profit, and wish to keep their compliance costs as low as possible. Many believe the Resource Management Act is too cumbersome. We as government for our part have undertaken to rewrite that act.
are often only exposed to one side of the argument, aggravated by algorithms. These are smart young people who almost universally want to do the right thing for their communities and the world in general. Being able to understand that every action has a reaction, that there are always two sides to an argument, is an essential part of decision making. Too much wellresearched academic evidence is overlooked, whether it be economic, environmental, or even law and order, and replaced with rhetoric, self-interest, and blind philosophy.
The feedback was good, but the success will be when there are sufficient affordable houses to meetdemand. That is certainly my goal as your MP.
That, and of course having a vibrant and functioning Johnsonville Shopping Centre we can all be proud of.
There’s plenty to be getting on with.
I subscribe to the philosophy that if I’m the smartest person in the room, then I’m in the wrong room, as I need people smarter and better informed than me to help me make decisions. It would be nice if the future leaders I met this week, and current world leaders, subscribed to the same philosophy! That would make the world a better place.
Toby Gualter crosses the line to win the Wellington half marathon in a new record time. Photo: Supplied.
Exciting find of threatened fish
The Friends of Waipahihi Karori Stream (FOWKS) have made an exciting discovery.
The Shortjaw Kokopu has been found in the catchment through recent eDNA testing. Shortjaw Kokopu are secretive and hard to find. It is considered a threatened species of fish in gradual decline.
The recent eDNA testing by Friends of Waipahihi Karori Stream has revealed that it is one of several native fish species living in the catchment.
“For the last few years, our Friends group has been undertaking quarterly monitoring of the health of the stream at three sites in the upper catchment with the support of Mountains to Sea Wellington Trust”, says Friends Group co-ordinator Joanne Davidson.
“We had done some initial eDNA testing which told us both species of Tuna (shortfin eels and longfin eels), a couple of species of Bully and Koaro were in the catchment.
“We also knew from earlier Greater Wellington Regional Council testing that Banded Kokopu were there too.”
Over the summer the Friends Group undertook testing outside of their normal operating area to get a picture of what was happening in other areas.
This included additional eDNA testing, undertaken with financial support from Lyon Marine Research Limited and Terawhiti Charitable Trust, to get a better sense of what species were living across the catchment.
The group also received support from Kinnoull Station and local resident Roger Askin to access different parts of the catchment and get the most out of the investment in eDNA testing.
Greater Wellington and Mountains to Sea staff also helped on the additional testing days.
“Waipahihi Karori Stream is relatively unusual in that the urban area is in the upper part of the catchment and there is a large downstream catchment with a lot of regenerating bush,” Ms Davidson says.
“This means the stream is most polluted in the upper catchment, whereas the more common pattern is for urban streams to become more polluted as you move downstream.
“Our water quality testing had indicated that the Silver Stream tributary (which runs through Long Gully Bush Reserve) was in pretty good health, and when we got the eDNA test results back from Wilderlab it was easy to see the positive impact of this for biodiversity.
“Several sensitive macroinvertebrate species that need good water quality were present along with five species of fish, including the Shortjaw Kokopu”.
The more polluted areas of the catchment still support a range of biodiversity and fish species. Kaharore Bully, Common Bully and Tuna/Eels are all living in the suburban area.
“We often have Tuna visit when we are doing our testing, and we know they are well-loved by residents,” Ms Davidson says.
“Even in the Campbell/Donald Street part of the catchment, which has very few open areas remaining, the eDNA testing showed that both species of Tuna there.”
The Friends Group hopes to secure financial support do some more eDNA investigation in the future to better understand the distribution of the Shortjaw Kokopu across the catchment.
The group, which operates under the umbrella of Karori Residents Association, has a Memorandum of Understanding with Wellington City Council and is also progressing a restoration project in the stream area by the path between the swimming pool and RSA.
“The site of our restoration project is a particularly yucky and often smelly part of the stream.
“Given its accessibility to the public, we think there’s a real opportunity to show the difference we can make for te mana o te wai (the wellbeing of the water itself) through community action and care,” Ms Davidson says.
The Friends group was formed when Andrea Skews, who chairs the Karori Residents Association, saw an opportunity to get community involved in the care of the stream.
“Reports on water quality were a ‘D’ and I felt having our community involved in the care and condition of our stream would em-
power us to do more than just moaning about the bad news stories online," Andrea says.
“We are so lucky to have local leaders with the credentials they hold, volunteering to drive this group, not to mention the support of Wellington City Council, Mountains to Sea and local land owners".
People who want to support or join the group’s efforts can connect with them via their Facebook group at: https://www. facebook.com/groups/fowks.
Enrol for election
People need to be enrolled to vote in the October 2025 local body elections. People can enrol or update their enrolment details, including their address, by visiting https://vote.nz.
People can enrol if they are 18 or older, a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, and have lived in New Zealand for more than one year continuously at some time in their life.
People who enrol or update their address after 1 August won’t get their voting papers sent by mail. They will need to contact the Council’s electoral officer.
The last day to enrol to vote in the local elections is Friday 10 October.
People of New Zealand Maori descent can choose to enrol on the Maori roll or the general roll.
Those who are enrolled and would like to change the roll they on before the local elections need to do it by Thursday 10 July.
Drivers needed
Meals on Wheels are looking for volunteer drivers, one hour a week to do deliveries in Karori.
Meals on Wheels is looking for peole who can give around an hour on weekdays around mid day and who have their own vehicle.
For more information or to volunteer contact Meals on Wheels at 04 918 6014.
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Friends of Waipahihi Karori Stream members collecting a water sample for eRNA testing.
Photo: Joanne Davidson.
A Shortjaw Kokopu. Photo: Shaun Lee.
Bike racks back on buses
Cyclists can once again use bike racks on the front of Metlink buses.
Of the 488 buses in the Metlink fleet, 190 required modification to adhere to NZTA guidance issued in October last year: ensuring bike racks do not obscure bus headlamps, enabling full visibility in all weather conditions and during hours of darkness, including when travelling through tunnels.
With the buses compliant, bike rack use began on Tuesday 1 July.
“Metlink had the largest number of vehicles in the country to test and modify to adhere to the requirements,” Metlink group manager Samantha Gain says.
“We are glad to see bike racks on buses in use again.
“While those buses that needed it were modified, we suspended use of bike racks on all buses so that passengers were not having to guess which racks could be used when.
“Cyclists can now have confidence that bike racks on Metlink
buses are available at any time of day, and on any bus route.
“We understand the absence of bike racks was inconvenient and thank passengers for their patience.”
The bike racks on buses provide passengers with greater opportunity for active transport says Greater Wellington Transport Committee chair, Thomas Nash.
“Bike racks encourage people to incorporate cycling into their daily travel and offer more flexibility of transport choice,”
Cr Nash says.
“We are committed to reducing all road transport-generated carbon emissions by 35% by 2030 and giving people more low-emission transport options is a key part of this goal.
“Bikes and public transport are great together and we are very glad to see the bike racks back in action.”
For more information about the use of bike racks on buses, visit www.metlink.org.nz/gettingstarted/apps-maps-and-guides/ bikes-and-scooters.
Cr Calvert seeking re-election
Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert has announced she will stand for re-election as a Wharangi/ Onslow-Western Ward Councillor.
Currently serving her second term, Cr Calvert says that in standing again she is “reaffirming my commitment to strong, practical leadership for Wellington communities.
“I’ve been genuinely encouraged by the support and feedback urging me to stand again and bring my experience to help others.
“With anew Council ahead, we have a real opportunity to reset priorities, rebuild public trust and deliver on what matters to Wellingtonians,” she says.
Her focus for the next three years will remain “on giving local communities a voice, ensuring we support our core service and managing your money responsibly.
“Wellington needs a reset — on priorities, on spending, on delivery and on how Council listens to the people who live and work here,” Cr
Calvert says. “I will be championing:
Council's spending and deliver the services people actually want: -
our suburbs and their voices aren’t sidelined.
“I’ll also continue to work with others across the political spectrum who want to build consensus, not division.
“That’s how we get things done.
“I’ve delivered real results like funding for the arts and Khandallah Pool, new public toilets at Ian Galloway Park and driving greater transparency and accountability at the Council.
past. It’s about what’s next.
“You’ve asked me to prioritise core services, make rates more affordable and help reform Council’s culture and delivery.
“I’m standing to deliver on that.
“It’s time to get Wellington deliverCalvert says.
J’ville Camera Club exhibition
The Johnsonville Camera Club is hosting an exhibition of its members’ work at Waitohi, 34 Moorefield Road from 5 July until early December.
The exhibition contains a representative sample of the best of the members’ work and covers a wide range of genres, the club’s President, Mandy Edmundson, says.
The club was originally established as the Aotearoa -Philippines Photographic Society, and, while it is a small club, it regularly performs well in interclub competitions.
There are currently 27 members in the club, which meets at 7pm on the last Wednesday of each
month (except December) at the Johnsonville Community Centre.
“We are always on the lookout for newmembers of all ages and says.
“All you need is a curiosity about photography, eager to improve, or simply want to meet like-minded people.
“We offer a wide range of activities, including guest speakers, competitions, workshops and field trips.”
The exhibition is on the upper ground of the link space that connects the Johnsonville Library and the Keith Spry Pool.
For more information go towww.
A bike rack on a bus being used. Photo: Supplied.
Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward Councillor Diane Calvert. Photo: Supplied.
A photo of a rifleman that is in the Johnsonville Camera Club exhibition. Photo: Peter Allen.
Fabulous fifties features in KAT play
Laura Wade’s witty play about a rose-tinted view of life in Britain in the 1950s “Home, I’m Darling” will soon be cruising like a Cadillac onto the KAT Theatre stage.
Director Lynn Coory and her team have committed to creating an authentically period world for the play’s lead characters Judy and Johnny to inhabit and for audiences to savour.
“I think I’ve done every op shop from central Wellington right through to Lower Hutt and Porirua,” Lynn says.
“So, it’s mostly sourced from op shops, a little bit from our props room and quite a lot from my house.”
Even though 50s homes weren’t typically open plan, Lynn was keen for the set for Judy and Johnny’s two-storey home not to be a classic three-sided box with dividing walls and doors.
Instead, she asked the set dressing team to find furniture and kitchen equipment that is authentic to the period.
“Some of it is actually from the 50s, like the dining chairs and the little table,” Lynn says.
With the limited budgets of community theatre, it’s often necessary to get creative when sourcing furniture for productions.
“The couches came from the City Mission shop and we managed to get them for $100 on hire, so we’ll give them back after the play.
“The stove and the fridge came from TradeMe and two of our members went to Whanganui to pick them up.
“The fridge is very important in the script and I wanted it to be a genuine, working 1950s fridge, not a new retro-style one.
“The props are also a huge part of the play.
“We had to look for a kettle. Someone had a beautiful antique jug, but no one had those then, they had a stove-top kettle.
“After having spent three hours driving round all the op shops and not finding anything, a friend sent me a text a couple of days later to say, ‘I’ve got one of those sitting on my French dresser. It belonged to my great-grandmother.’ It’s a beautiful, genuine copper kettle. Amazing!”
For the actors, using this complex set has presented some interesting challenges, including remembering not to walk through the invisible dining room wall when they’re in the lounge, laughs Lynn.
“They’re finding it good, though, and the staircase makes a fabulous statement in the middle of the set because they come down it from the top on occasions and it’s fantastic having them up there, because it really makes you think it’s a two-storey house.
“We’ve spent a lot of time on the blocking of the play to make the most of that.”
Making sure the set is painted in the right colours was also an important part of Lynn’s vision for creating a genuine 50s home.
“They’re bright and very bold,” Lynn says.
“A lot of research was done into what a kitchen looked like in the UK at that time. So, we’ve got lime green, blues and gold. You can’t get much stronger than that.
“The colours work fantastically well and Brian, our painter, has done a magical job. I’m very excited for opening night.”
Dive into the 1950s with Judy and Johnny and the rest of the cast of “Home, I’m Darling” from Thursday 10 to Saturday 19 July. Tickets are available at kat-theatre.org. nz/bookings.
“Home, I’m Darling” director Ngaio resident Lynn Coory (third from right) with the cast; left to right, Aurora Brown (standing), Lisa Aaltonen, Georgia Davenport, Victoria Nelson, Lynn, Sarah-Beth Brown and Leon Beaton. Photo: Supplied.
Global release of debut film
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School alumna Telesia Tanoa’i’s debut documentary was released globally on YouTube on 27 June.
The film “Telesia 2 the World” follows Telesia’s journey as a young Pacific New Zealander advocating for climate justice in Mandarin Chinese.
At just 16, she represented Aotearoa New Zealand in the Chinese Bridge global speech competition, where she competed alongside 110 students from 97 countries, ultimately placing in the top five of Chinese learners in the world.
Her Chinese speech on the climate crisis affecting Pacific communities has since been viewed over 150,000 times on TikTok, resonating with global audiences and showcasing the power of multilingual youth storytelling.
Since its release 18 months ago “Telesia 2 the World” has had a remarkable run on the international film festival circuit.
The documentary has been officially selected for 17 international film festivals and has received wide acclaim, including: (New Zealand);
mentary, Melbourne International Cineverse
In addition to its festival success, the film was the subject of a special screening at Parliament in November 2024, where it was warmly received by MPs, policymakers, and members of the diplomatic and Pasifika communities.
Wellington speaker, and youth facilitator for (Poporazzi Productions).
Since releasing her debut film, the 18-yearold has gone on to direct and edit a series language through film.
She is about to continue her filmmaking journey as a student of film at Te Herenga
“My goal was to show how language can between generations, movements and ideas,” Telesia says.
“Through this film, I wanted to inspire other young Pacific people to use their voices, in any language, to stand up for our future.”
The film can be viewed atwww.youtube.
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New emergency strategy for region
The Wellington region’s eight Mayors have approved a 10-year emergency management strategy to strengthen their communities’ ability to manage a “Most devastating cyclone.
The strategy’s overarching vision is to build resilient communities that are connected, capable and ready to respond effectively to disruptive events, says Tory Whanau, the Chair of the Wellington
Committee and Wellington’s Mayor.
“With the increasing frequency of severe weather, as we’ve seen with the two years ago, this strategy is absolutely vital.
“We’re proactively strengthening our ability to respond to and recover from significant events like major storms, ensuring our communities are better prepared and that we’re collaborating with them and local iwi,” Mayor Whanau says.
The strategy aims to enhance the current emergency management system and capabilities, preparing communities to respond to and recover from high-probability events, while also strengthening their resilience for rare but catastrophic events.
This proactive approach comes as emergency events in the Wellington
region have surged by a staggering 330% over the last 10 years.
Severe storms, which require significant regional co-ordination, are considered highly probable in the coming decades.
ment Office, says the strategy is only the starting point.
will deliver on the goals of the strategy
completed in 2026.
“This strategy takes a whole-of-society approach to resilience, with actions for everyone from elected officials to response agencies to community groups,”
Mr Neely says.
The Wellington region faces significant challenges including increased hazard growth, ageing infrastructure, insufficient community preparedness, funding constraints and a lack of co-ordinated risk management. The Wellington
city and district councils, the Chair of
the strategy remains aligned with local needs and benefits residents throughout the area.
Telesia Tanoa’i with the poster for her debut documentary. Photo: Supplied.
Churton Park on-ramp closing planned
Work on the Churton Park on-ramp to State Highway 1 is expected to take place within the next two months.
“This work will help prevent further debris falling onto the road, reducing the risk to drivers,” NZTA/Waka Kotahi says.
“Contractors will remove loose rocks and earth from the slip face and install a new concrete channel to improve roadside drainage,” NZTA says.
“The slip face will also be hydroseeded to help protect it and prevent further erosion.”
When work begins, the on-ramp will be closed at night to traffic.
“This work will affect Churton Park residents wanting to access the motorway. They
will have to detour via Middleton Road and use the Johnsonville on-ramp instead.
“This detour will require extra travel time for people heading into Wellington. Drivers must factor this into their travel plans.
“These repairs will not affect people travelling on State Highway 1. They are limited to the on-ramp only.”
Work on the on-ramp was originally scheduled to begin on 6 July and be finished by 25 July, but this has now been postponed.
NZTA had planned to close the on-ramp between 9pm and 4am from Sunday nights to Thursday nights, depending on the weather. The on-ramp was not going to be closed on Friday and Saturday nights.
School holidays sorted at Light House Cinema
Light House Cinema has you covered these school holidays with a range of great films that are perfect for the whole family.
Adult tickets are at kids' prices for the latest hit from Disney and Pixar, ELIO! This original feature film introduces Elio, an underdog with an active imagination who finds himself inadvertently beamed up to the Communiverse, an interplanetary organization with representatives from galaxies far and wide. Elio must form new bonds with eccentric alien lifeforms, survive a series of formidable trials and somehow discover who he is truly meant to be.
Adult tickets are also at kids' prices for HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, a stunning live-action reimagining of the film that launched the beloved franchise. On the rugged isle of Berk, where Vikings and dragons have been bitter enemies for generations, Hiccup stands apart. The inventive yet overlooked son of Chief Stoick the Vast (Gerard Butler, reprising his voice role from the animated franchise), Hiccup defies centuries of tradition when he befriends Toothless, a feared Night Fury dragon.
With extra sessions added to due popular demand, OCEAN with David Attenborough is a breathtaking journey with a powerful message for all ages. The celebrated broadcaster and filmmaker reveals how his lifetime has coincided with the great age of ocean discovery. Through spectacular sequences featuring coral reefs, kelp forests and the open ocean, Attenborough shares why a healthy ocean keeps the entire planet stable and flourishing.
For the bigger kids, a new era begins with JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH! Anchored
two-time
this action-packed new chapter sees an intrepid team racing to secure DNA samples from the three most colossal creatures across land, sea and air.
And starting next week, the new DC Universe kicks off when SUPERMAN soars into Light House Cinema. In his signature style, director James Gunn (of Guardians of the Galaxy fame) takes on the original superhero with a singular blend of epic action, humour and heart.
There’s something for all ages these school holidays at Light House Cinema, not to mention plenty of delicious snacks, drinks, and fresh food available from our cabinet daily. Book online at lighthousecinema.co.nz, or give one of our friendly staff a call, they’ll be happy to help.
by iconic action superstar Scarlett Johansson, breakthrough talent Jonathan Bailey and
Oscar® winner Mahershala Ali,
The Churton Park slip.
Photo: NZTA/Waka Kotaki.
Local history –Karori track
By Felicity Wong
There was a walking track used by Maori from Pipitea to gardens on both the eastern and western sides of the Northland ridge.
The route was along what became called Karori Road, (later named Tinakori Road and Glenmore St) to Orangi Kaupapa Road.
The route went from there up “Old Military Track”, across present day Northland Road to Kaihuia Street; then likely down a short cut near No 31 to emerge at No 8 Sydenham Street.
The early track to Karori continued down lower Randwick Road and across Curtis Street and present day Ian Galloway Park (previously called “Western Park” and before that the “Western Tip”), over the Kaiwharawhara Stream and then up past Seaforth Terrace to reach present day Karori Road.
Writing in 1840 of walking on the track from Pipitea up the valley near the Botanic Gardens, J J Taine said: "Alongside it ran a clear stream on the banks of which wild fuchsia and bulbil grew luxuriantly and the solitude of the bush was enlivened by the call or movement of numerous birds such as the tui, tomtit, fantail, little green parrot; the last with touching confidence would come so near when we were sitting down that we could almost seize them with our hands."
The track continued to be used to reach settler farms on the Northland hills and later as an alternative access to the township of “Creswick”, the early subdivision on the western side of Northland.
The walking route to Karori, however, was not suitable for horse drawn vehicles.
After the survey of Wellington town was completed, the New Zealand Company turned its attention to surveying a road to Karori.
This was started in 1840-41, and followed the comparatively wide valley of Karori Road (Tinakori Road) past the Orangi Kaupapa track and up The Rigi.
Then it led over the saddle at Baker's Hill (later pierced by the Karori Tunnel), and along the sides of a rata covered valley to present day Curtis Street and Old Karori Road.
The Kaiwharawhara Stream was crossed by what came to be called “Devil's Bridge”. This was a little up stream of the earlier track.
The route followed the Old Karori Road to join the present day Karori Road near the
Supporting learning of reading
Several days a week members of the Rotary Club of Tawa visit Linden School to support a special group of students –children who are learning to read.
Among them are students from immigrant families, where English is not the primary language at home, making it difficult to practise reading outside the classroom.
Others simply benefit from a little extra encouragement to build their confidence and literacy skills.
During these sessions Rotary members work one-on-one with students, typically spending 15 minutes with each child over a 45-minute to one-hour visit.
These moments are about more than just reading. They help build literacy, confidence and meaningful connections.
The children look forward to their time together, and the joy is mutual. Rotary’s volunteers cherish these sessions just as much.
Rotary Tawa President Pat Waite and long-time educator Judith Havill visited the school last week to donate 20 Rotary dictionaries to some year 6 students.
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that every child deserves the chance to thrive.
cemetery.
In 1989 there was a Wellington City Council plaque commemorating this first road near the remnant south end of Old Karori Road, (off Curtis Street, now a carpark).
Samuel Charles Brees was the Principal Surveyor to the New Zealand Company.
In 1843 he wrote: "Karori was the only rural district in immediate connection with Thondon.”
“The land is generally not very hilly, but it is thickly timbered.”
“The commencement of Karori Road is at Hawkestone Street."
In 1842 Brees reported to Colonel Wakefield that: "The Karori Road is now nearly completed to the Kaiwara stream across which I am constructing a bridge, simple but tolerably substantial and the road is formed for some distance on the other side."
The Devil’s Bridge was named by Henry Jackson, a paymaster/storeman with the survey party.
The Company spent 1557 pounds on the “rough construction" of the road, about 4 miles 7 furlongs distance from Wellington when it was "well on the way".
1n 1843 an accident of a "fearful description" took place to one of the men employed on the Karori Road.
A large tree was cut down and its top lodged in the branches of another.
"Commenced sawing at this and when half way through it broke under the weight and a person named Mann was struck down and his arm and the back of his head was shattered.
“He was conveyed to town and is in a dangerous state”.
In 1843 the Road reached the present library.
By 1844 it was “excellent and about three and a half miles in length. At its termination the best road to Makara commences (two and a half miles) making the Karori Road cost a considerable sum of money”.
By 1845 just over 200 people lived in Karori and farm products and timber was being supplied to Wellington.
In winter the road would have been cold with numerous flooded streams along its route, with mud and collapsed bridges.
In 1855 Parnell noted "a heavy rain all night washed away Devil's Bridge and three others. Several slips on the Karori Road. Impassable for carts."
For many years the reality of travel to Karori was very difficult.
(For more information see The Stockade publications of the Karori Historical Society).
These dictionaries are more than just books. They are tools for empowerment, helping students overcome language barriers and explore the richness of the English language in a fun and engaging way.
A touching moment came from the school’s office manager, who shared that her 17-year-old daughter still treasures the Rotary dictionary she received when she was in year 6.
This project is a testament to the power of community, compassion and the belief
Launched in2008byBill Boyd, past Rotary International President, and his wifeLorna, the Rotary Dictionary Project provides illustrated dictionariesto studentsin low-decile schools across New Zealand and the Pacific.
More than 250,000 dictionarieshave been distributed through the Bill and Lorna Boyd Charitable Trust, promoting literacy and learning at home and in classrooms.
The project reflects Boyd’s lifelong commitment to education and Rotary’s mission to support literacy worldwide.
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An early view of Old Karori Road, taken from Northland. Photo: Wendy Sanders.
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Top placing in chamber music contest
The Virtuoso Strings Septet during their winning performance. Photo: Supplied.
By Frank Neill
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School student Student Chloe Shi has won first place in both the Wellington and the Lower North Island New Zealand Chamber Music Contest.
A year 11 student, Chloe performed on piano with the victorious Virtuoso Strings Septet in the two contests.
Adjudicators praised their “fabulous energy,” “exceptionally beautiful” playing, and “clear joy in performing.”
The Septet also won the best Performance of a New Zealand Composition nationwide.
As well as Chloe on the piano the Virtuoso Strings Septet includes Dylan Gao, Rodi
Ngwa and Laie Nimorata on the Violin, Teddy Sneyd-Utting and Beaumia Lemisio on the Viola and Evelyn Patterson on the Double Bass.
They performed Craig Utting and Teddy Sneyd-Utting – Septet in 4 movements: 1. Prelude, 2. Jasmine, 3. Carnival, 4. Cascade. The NZCT Chamber Music Contest is the largest and longest running chamber music event of its kind in the country and each year provides the opportunity for thousands of secondary school students to perform together and enjoy the thrill of making music.
This year marked a milestone for the event, as it is celebrating its 60th anniversary.
Big changes at Karori’s St Anselm's
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St Anselm's is an inclusive progressive Christian community, worshipping at 30 Makara Road, Karori West.
For at least the last 25 years parish ministers were appointed on a part-time basis with the last being the endearing Zimbabwean Rev Jannet Mudavanhu’s one-year appointment ending 31 January 2024.
Jannet shared her time between St Anselm’s and Trinity Union Parish in Newtown. Jannet’s background and appointment featured in the 9 March 2023 edition of the “Independent Herald”.
Jannet continued a warm friendship with the congregation but sadly she died in October 2024 after a brief illness.
Given the costs of having their own minister and especially increasing accommodation costs, the congregation decided to not replace Jannet, but bring in guest preachers to take services.
St Anselm’s is a very self-reliant group with a history of having either guest preachers or members of the congregation taking services when their part-time minister was unavailable.
Since February 2024 a more formalised rostering process drawing on a pool of about nine guest preachers is providing each Sunday service.
This is proving to be very successful.
The congregation appreciates the variety of teaching, preachers and congregation know each other and access to ordained ministers is available for events such as baptisms, funerals and weddings.
An enduring aspect of St Anselm’s is the high percentage of members attending Sunday services.
People want to come every Sunday if they can, because of the strong caring family ethos, love for one another, wonderful music, enjoyable worship and, especially, the variety and challenging sermons, which they call “Reflections”.
One of the regular guest preachers said of St Anselm’s: “As you know, I think you are a fabulous community, truly representative of Jesus’s love and compassion.” Visitors are most welcome. Some come to hear their favourite preacher.
St Anselm’s shares services with St Ninian’s Uniting Church when a month has a 5th Sunday and also during the January holiday period. They also share with the Makara parish of St Matthias twice a year.
Sunday services are at 10am, a Craft Group is 1pm Friday during school terms and there is an evening study group on Wednesdays. Check the church’s website for more information, www.stanselms.org.nz.
Lots happening in Newlands
A workshop where people learn to grow their own vegetables at home will be held at the Newlands Community Centre on Saturday 12 July.
The workshop will be led by Tatjana from Manabe Nurseries and runs from 10am to noon in the Youth Space. Vietnamese cooking classes are being held at the community centre and the next class runs from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 19 July. Newlands Community House has teamed
up with local chef Yung Nguyen to run the classes once a month.
The classes are free and people are asked to register on the Newlands Community House Facebook page.
Free blood pressure checks by the Heart Foundation will be available at the community centre from 11:30am to 1:30pm on Tuesday 29 July.
The checks are free and no appointment is necessary.
St Anselm’s Church in Karori. Photo: Supplied.
A fantastic day with the animals at Staglands in beautiful surroundings!
Staglands Wildlife Reserve offers an exciting day out for anyone visiting the A katarawa Valley with one of the most attractive eco sanctuaries in the Wellington Region.
Connect with the friendly animals, native birds and Staglands’ natural beauty as you journey around this unique reserve! You can make friends with the kunekune pigs, the kea, the cheeky Arapawa Island goats and so many others. There’s also the authentic pioneer village where you can learn about how the early settlers made a
living from over a century ago.
Then when it’s time for a bite to eat, check out the delicious food on offer at their new Cafe or make use of the complimentary BBQ faclities at The Barn.
These S chool Holidays Staglands are giving away free marshmallows to all visitors - Come explore, toast up some treats on the campfire, and make some unforgettable memories! Staglands is accessed via the A katarawa Road from Waikanae or from Upper Hutt.
Tel 04 526 7529 www.staglands.co.nz
Staglands’ new Main Entrance building
The Escarpment Track – then Finn’s Paekakariki!
The Track and Finn’s are a perfect match! Finn’s Restaurant and Bar is only minutes from the start/end of the Track and the Paekakariki railway station and right on State Highway 59.
That means it’s very easy to get to by train from Wellington, or by car, making it the ideal destination for a day. Or why not make it a weekend as Finn’s is also a boutique hotel of superior studio units with spa baths, kingsize beds, microwave, tea and coffee-making facilities.
This is a contemporary cafe/restaurant and bar where you can enjoy the ambience while indulging in tasty cuisine and craft beer.
If you want great food, craft beer – and live music (last Sunday each month) to set it all off then Finn’s Restaurant and Bar is the place to be!
with ample indoor seating newly landscaped ponds right in front of the café
T he striking new entrance building, inspired by the form of a traditional woolshed, features impressive bespoke timber trusses. Once completed, it will include a new reception, ticketing and membership area, and a revamped Staglands Shop. With growing visitor numbers, it was time to future-proof The Reserve. The original café and entrance facilities have been transformed in a significant redevelopment that’s nearing completion. The iconic log café has been extended and enhanced, retaining its rustic charm while offering:
Ghost Trio in Waikanae
On Sunday 3 August the Waikanae Music Society will host the Ghost Piano Trio, an ensemble which will be touring for Chamber Music New Zealand.
Violinist Monique L apins, cellist Ken Ichinose and pianist Gabriela Glapska will perform music by Beethoven (the famous “Ghost Trio” trio from which the ensemble has taken their name). There will be brief items by Japanese composer Takemitsu and New Zealand’s Glen Downie before the trio perform Shostakovich’s Trio No 2.
Written in 1944 when the world was in turmoil this is one of the composer’s most forceful and moving works.
The concert is at 2.30pm in the Waikanae Memorial Hall. Information: www.waikanaemusic.org.nz
Escape to Napierwith Steam Inc
Steam Incorporated’s Napier Escape excursion on 23 August offers a captivating diesel-hauled journey through New Zealand’s North Island, blending heritage rail travel with the region’s stunning our beautifully restored heritage train traverses the picturesque countryside, culminating in the Art Deco city of Napier, to showcase the best of the region.
Board the special train at Paekakariki, Paraparaumu, Waikanae, Otaki, Levin, Palmerston North or Woodville.
Passengers will experience the comfort of classic red steel carriages, complete with an open-air viewing platform for unobstructed views of the diverse scenery, hauled by one of our beautifully restored Art Deco-inspired diesel electric locomotives. Onboard amenities include a buffet counter offering a selection of snacks and beverages. The journey includes traversing Gorge, accessible only by rail, providing a unique perspective of the monumental 2017, and the famed Ormondville Viaduct, a 280m long and 39m high spectacle in the Central Hawkes Bay.
Upon arrival in Napier, passengers can
immerse themselves in one of three fantastic options. Choose from the following to enhance your day: A Deco Deep Dive
feature of the city, shaped by a remarkable chapter in its history. After a devastating earthquake in 1931 levelled much of the city, Napier was rebuilt in the architectural style of the time—Art Deco.
of the early 20th century, the new buildings featured bold geometric patterns, sunbursts, zigzags, and elegant façades that have since become iconic. ‘The Art Deco Experience’ includes a visit to the Art Deco Centre and a guided 1hr bus tour of Napier with a tour guide from the Art Deco Trust.
Napier at your Leisure
Enjoy a few hours of free time in Napier’s vibrant CBD—perfect for discovering the city at your own pace. Wander among world-famous Art Deco buildings, stroll the scenic Marine Parade, or relax at a local café with a Hawke’s Bay treat. Visit MTG Hawke’s Bay for a dose of culture, browse boutique shops, or admire the colourful street art. It’s your chance to soak up Napier’s unique charm your way.
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Parking on footpaths getting worse
Vehicles parking over footpaths is getting worse, New Zealand’s pedestrian charity, Living Streets Aotearoa old the “Independent Herald”.
“It's bad enough having signs, e-scooters and rubbish bins left on footpaths but vehicles are an even greater obstacle.
“It's really inconsiderate.
For able-bodied people it’s inconvenient having to go around a parked vehicle.
“For less able-bodied people it can prevent them from independently reaching where they wanted to go. “Sometimes, the only way to get around the vehicle is to go onto the roadway, which is dangerous for children, visually-impaired people and those who have difficulty crossing the
kerb,” Living Street Aotearoa says.
“Some drivers seem to try to be considerate by parking with just two wheels on the footpath. But even that can block people pushing prams or using wheelchairs or mobility scooters.
“Many of these are too heavy or have wheels unsuited to going on the adjacent grass, especially when the ground is wet which can be at any time of year.
“And it makes it more difficult for blind people too as it's an obstacle that may be there one day but not the next so they can't predict the timing or location of it.
“Other people seem to think their driveway goes all the way to the kerb but it doesn’t.
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“Driveways stop at the boundary of private property.
“The space between there and the kerb is public property intended for the placement of utilities and street trees and for pedestrians to use – not for parking vehicles.
“Some people park over the footpath when picking somebody up, thinking they'll ‘just be a minute’. But they may have to wait longer than expected and a pedestrian may come around the corner and be blocked by the vehicle.
“If the driver isn't in the car the pedestrian will be inconvenienced or endangered or prevented from proceeding. That's pretty inconsiderate.
“So even if you think you're just going to be a minute, please don’t
park on the footpath. Park on the roadway or go right onto the private property instead.
“Besides being inconsiderate, parking on footpaths is actually illegal.
“This applies even to parking 'just a little bit' or for 'just a minute' on the footpath. It also applies even when parking is not available or allowed on the roadway. And it applies all the time.
“There’s no excuse. The fine for breaking this rule is $70,” Living Streets says.
Wellington City Council has parking wardens who can issue fines for parking over footpaths.
“So if you encounter vehicles parked on the footpath you should phone your council immediately,
giving it the property number and street name, the colour of the car and its registration number.
“The sooner the illegal parking is reported the sooner it can be dealt with.
“Phoning is the quickest way to get action but you could also take photos showing the vehicle parked over the footpath and its number plate and send those to your council afterwards.”
Living Streets Aotearoa works to improve conditions for pedestrians so that more people, of every description and ability, choose to walk or wheel more often and further to get to or from work or school, to do errands, for exercise or leisure or just for sheer pleasure.
Helping people live free from violence
Women’s Refuge is New Zealand’s largest organisation that supports and helps women and children experiencing family violence.
Its vision is for all women and children in Aotearoa to live free from domestic and family violence.
“Our purpose is to liberate women, children and wh nau from family violence by providing quality services and social commentary,” Women’s Refuge says.
Women’s Refuge provides a 24/7 crisis phone line available on 0800 733 843.
They provide confidential safe houses for women and children fleeing domestic violence. They also work with women and children who live in their own homes as well as those in the safe houses.
Women’s Refuge offers support and advocacy for women and children experiencing domestic violence, including working with lawyers, Work
and Income, doctors and hospitals, and linking with other government and nongovernment agencies.
Women’s Refuge also provides emergency housing for families with children who are homeless and on the Housing New Zealand register.
The Whanau Protect service plays a key role in providing support and resources for family violence victims and their children to live free from violence while remaining in their homes. Itprovides an option for clients who do not want to, or cannot, leave their homes.
Women’s Refuge treats all women, children and their families/whanau in a respectful, confidential, sensitive and nonjudgemental manner. It is also strongly guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi. People can make a donation to Women’s Refuge by visiting their web site, https:// womensrefuge.org.nz.
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Wadestown School get together
By Rosanne Robertson
Sixty-five years since 12 pupils left the Wadestown School in December 1960, they celebrated with a coffee at Le Maquis in Highland Park, once the local Four Square store and local hangout, on 21 June.
They then walked down Oban Street, chatted with former school Principal Sally Barrett and had lunch at St Lukes Anglican Church Hall.
Some had started kindergarten at the brick building next to the “new hall “, when Miss Mackay, their Sunday School teacher, often arranged end of year stage performances, to the parents’ delight.
Some remembered school reunions starting in 1956, the 100th jubilee in 1981, another in 2006 and a few over
the years that followed.
This class produced a well-known publisher, Bridget Williams, three authors, a glass blower, a naturalist and mining engineer, a fishing guide, a statistician and an accounting scandal whistle-blower who lived on Flinders Island.
There was much to talk about.
Several now live overseas, some could not make it and at least four have died.
Derek Leask, former diplomat and New Zealand High Commissioner to London, talked about his recent book, “Atlas of the New Zealand Wars, Vol 1 1834-1864” and the years of research locating important maps of New Zealand history.
David Hamilton was an agricultural and water and Council engineer
working in many places, including Hawkes Bay and Otago.
Later he established a consulting engineering company specialising in river and flood control and then grew grapes.
Christine Sliper worked for Treasury and as PA to the former Prime Minister, Sir Robert Muldoon.
She married in Washington DC where she worked for the IMF and her husband Ian was on secondment from New Zealand to the World Bank.
Carrie Hartel had lived in Blenheim and Christchurch, had five children and became a teacher, which she loved, like her father before her.
Lynda Stubbs was a part-time model and joined her husband Bob
in a real estate business in Auckland.
Alan Simmons, a former sheep shearer and deer culler, was a successful fishing guide, and author based mainly in Turangi.
Barry Hellberg had worked with the former Department of Trade and Industries for 15 years and 20 years with the NZ Retailers Association before setting up his own business in trade and government relations.
Rosemary Cole has been a SPELD teacher, a Samaritan, a teacher at Remutaka Prison and a dedicated community volunteer. She had just returned from the Silk Route.
Roy Opie had worked in farming and became a successful Kapiti Coast builder and developer.
Barry Cashmore, who had been in the Naval Reserve, was part of the
“Wahine” rescue and involved with Vintage Rail for many years.
Murray Wilson had done great work over many years on local outdoors enterprises developing trails and promoting tourism in the National Park area.
Rosanne Robertson was a print journalist in Sydney and a mature aged lawyer. Sally Barrett talked about changes in the education system over the years and the group toured the main school with the present head, Amanda Frater. They marvelled at the improvements and the available options for pupils today. Chat and reminiscences continued at an evening dinner, where the group toasted absent friends and hoped that they would meet again, informally or otherwise.
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Our historical centre at 86 Khandallah Road is open every Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm. Come along to learn about local history.
New water service entity approved
Wellington’s metropolitan councils have agreed to form a new jointly owned water services entity.
Upper Hutt City Council was the final partner to vote in favour of the new entity on 30 June, following earlier support from Porirua, Lower Hutt and Wellington City Councils and Greater Wellington Regional Council.
The new entity will take over the ownership and management of drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure by 1 July 2026.
Unlike Wellington Water, the new entity will own the water infrastructure that is currently owned by councils.
The entity will be able to generate its own income, manage its own debt, and will not be constrained by council funding.
independence and accountability to deliver. The decision comes as part of the Government’s ‘Local Water Done Well’ reform,
and submit delivery plans by September 2025.
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It will be governed by a board of independent professional directors who will be appointed by a steering committee of council and iwi representatives.
The primary relationship of the entity will be with its customers (residents) not its shareholders (councils), giving the organisation the
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Saturday to forget for Karori
By Hamish Wareham
For the third time this season
Waterside Karori and Wellington Olympic did battle on 28 June.
Much like their Chatham Cup clash a fortnight ago, heavy downpours throughout the week brought about a transfer of venue from Karori Park to Alex Moore Park’s
artificial pitch.
The loss of an injured Sam Mitrakas and Ryan Harrison rejoining Western Suburbs didn't help Wharfies prepare either, and they found themselves 2-0 down at halftime to the league leaders.
Olympic extended their lead to three early in the second half before
Jack Parker, on his return to Karori, finished off a lovely team goal that went from goalbox to goalbox.
That was as good as it got for the “home” side, however, as Olympic piled on six unanswered goals to leave Alex Moore with a 9-1 win over Waterside Karori with Isa Prins and Hamish Watson scoring seven of the goals between them.
J’ville Hawks pipped on last play
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Johnsonville’s premier Rugby team was pipped with the very last play of their match against the Upper Hutt Rams at Maidstone Park on 28 June.
The Rams kicked a penalty to take out a narrow 20-17 win.
The fact that Johnsonville scored three tries to one was some consolation, and bodes well for their next match, which again sees them play the Rams at Maidstone Park on 5 July.
Two of Johnsonville’s top try scorers, Jacob Walmsley and Finlay Sharp, dotted down.
Jacob has scored nine tries and Finlay has scored eight, and this sees them sit in the top 10 try scorers in Wellington premier Rugby this season.
Regan Herbert also scored a try and Nial Delahunt kicked one conversion.
The 28 June match was the last in the Swindale Shield section of the season.
The Hawks now head into the Jubilee Cup contest, featuring the top eight premier teams
in the Wellington competition.
The Hawks finished the Swindale Shield in eighth place on the table with 41 points. Oriental-Rongotai topped the table with a maximum 65 points, becoming the first team in the history of Wellington premier Rugby to both win and secure a bonus point in every match they played in the Swindale Shield and its predessor competitions.
Tawa finished on 50 points, Paremata-Plimmerton and Hutt Old Boys Marist on 48 points, Upper Hutt Rams on 47 points, Petone on 46 points and Poneke on 41 points.
One of the Johnsonville Rugby Football Club’s long-serving members, Steve Newson, chalked up a major milestone on 28 June when he refereed his 100th premier match.
He refereed the match between the Hawks and the Rams.
Steve made his refereeing debut in the 2015 Hardham Cup competition. He has also been very active in a variety of roles for the Johnsonville club.
Busy time at local libraries
It’s a busy time at Wellington City Libraries this week with lots of fun school holiday events and continuing Matariki activities.
“Animals in winter: fun science with author Erin Willson” will be held at Te Takapu o Patukawenga Mervyn Kemp (Tawa) Library on Thursday 10 July from 10:30 to 11:30am.
It will also be held at Te Mahanga Karori Library on Thursday 10 July from 2pm to 3pm.
“Join author, educator and lifelong wonderer Erin Willson for a lively, hands-on session all about how animals survive winter – here in Aotearoa and across the world,” Wellington Libraries says.
“From hibernating bears to frozen weta, kids will explore the wild world of winter through books, games and science, including a hands-on game created by Erin just for this session. “
This presentation is perfect for ages 3 to 11 with their caregivers.
Wellington Libraries is bringing a family fun games morning to the Churton Park Community Centre on Friday 4 July from 9am to noon.
Those attending will play board games, contribute to jigsaw puzzling and savour a barbecue saussie.
“Retro gaming: Commander Keen dropin session” will be held at Te Takapu o Patukawenga Tawa Library on Monday 7 July from2pm to 3pm.
Attendees will be able to defend Earth from
alien threats and travel the galaxy in their home-made spaceship.
“Enter a virtual time machine as you dive into the 1990s classic MS-DOS game Commander Keen,” Wellington Libraries says. This session is for rangatahi aged 8 and over. Those under 14 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
A whanau-friendly film will screen at Waitohi Johnsonville Library on Sunday 6 July from 1:30pm to 3pm.
“Bring your whanau together this Matariki and join us for a family film,” Wellington Libraries says.
“Movies chosen will have a G or PG rating and are suitable for families with young children. Contact your library to find out which movie is screening.”
This event is suitable for children of all ages accompanied by their caregivers.
“Puanga kai rau: planting for the coming year” will be held at at Te Mahanga Karori Library on Tuesday 8 July from 2:30pm to 3:30pm.
“Celebrate Puanga and plant something tasty to add to your mara kai (food garden) when spring comes.
“Learn a little about Puanga and its place in our skies, then try your hand at making a seedling pot out of newspaper and plant some seeds to take home.”
As potting mix will be used during this event, those attending may prefer to wear face masks.
This event is for tamariki aged 5 five and older with their caregivers.
Bottom placed North Wellington, now on a one game winning streak, headed to Martin Luckie Park to do battle with third placed Miramar Rangers.
Martin Bueno, who scored five goals in Miramar’s 8-0 win at Alex Moore in round three, opened the scoring in the 14th minute with his 16th goal of the season in all
competitions.
Following a foul on Darren Juru, North Wellington’s Josh Zatorski scored a 92nd minute penalty that gained North Wellington a vital point in their quest for survival as with seven rounds remaining they now sit two points below Island Bay United in ninth spot.
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Steve Newson, who refereed his 100th premier match on 28 June. Photo: Supplied.
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