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Top of the class By Dan Whitfield Hamish Baguley is one step ahead of other students when it comes to having a brain that can process mathematical equations such as advanced algebra and calculus. The Wadestown School student recently competed at the Otago Problem Solving Final Challenge Maths Competition, and managed to come second out of about 8000 students from around New Zealand. Hamish was modest in saying he didn’t think he had what it took to succeed – despite getting one of the highest marks in the five tests throughout the year, making him eligible for the final challenge. Continued on page 2

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Continued from page 1 By Dan Whitfield This year’s challenge was the first time that Hamish had placed, getting a merit two years ago when he put his knowledge to the test. “It was a bit unexpected and it kind of came out of the blue…I’m happy with how I did,” says the 11-yearold. Principal Sally Barrett was thrilled with what Hamish had achieved. “This is an outstanding result…We are very proud of him and this wonderful achievement,” Sally says. The competition is designed to test the mathematical knowledge of young students at intermediate school level. Hamish was not the only student from his school to attend the challenge. He

joined 12 other mathematical superstars. “I love that there is so much of it [Maths],” Hamish says. The school’s head of maths, Nick Julian is focused on giving Hamish the best opportunities as he enters year seven next year – saying the goal would be for him to sit the competition again in 2015. Hamish says the best part of maths is algebra, followed by calculus. Most of what Hamish has displayed over the past year has been taught by himself using the internet and textbooks, with the rest taught in class. “People say where there is a will there is a way; well the will is the way…If you don’t want to learn then you won’t. I want to be good at maths,” Hamish says.

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Plan to restore Johnsonville’s image By Dan Whitfield A long-term plan that represents a set of goals and objectives for the town is set to be unveiled by the Johnsonville Community Association (JCA) on Friday, and president Graeme Sawyer is adamant it will be adopted by council. Created by the JCA, the plan is allegedly specific to the demands of its residents, with the hope to restore Johnsonville’s status as a pleasant and safe place to live for families. It is based on the Newlands Paparangi Progressive Association model, which has helped the suburb successfully grow and develop. While Johnsonville is one of the largest town centre in Wellington outside the central city and plays a key role in servicing the northern suburbs, Wellington City Council already has a town centre plan for Johnsonville. The council plan includes significant changes to it’s retail heart, improvements to its transport systems, and continues its residential growth – and councillor Helene Ritchie says there is already evidence of rejuvenation in Johnsonville. Council has estimated that by 2031, there will be about 3000 more people living in the suburb, with more than 1000 new dwellings and new jobs created in the process. The council’s plan outlines a framework for the future development of Johnsonville. Graeme believes people have long been concerned that Johnsonville has become subjected to increasing population

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New camera up and running The new camera along SH 1 next to the Thorndon on-ramp is operational and was officially switched on last Friday. The next generation fixed speed camera replaces the older style camera that was previously housed on the site. Wellington district road policing manager Senior Sergeant Ian Martin says: “Installation of the new generation speed camera brings this site into the digital

era.” The stretch of motorway was outlined as a key arterial route that sees large numbers of drivers during regular weekly traffic and peaks around holiday periods, Police believe the new camera will reinforce and help create greater awareness from drivers, and keeping speeds down. International research shows that speed cameras reduce traffic speed and road

crashes, and help to reduce injury severity, and Sergeant Martin says small reductions in speed greatly reduce the likelihood of a crash and increase the chances of surviving crashes that do occur. The new camera is part of the rollout of 56 new fixed speed cameras being placed across the country in sites assessed as having a high risk of speed-related crashes.

HAVE YOUR SAY: What do you think of the new speed cameras? Are they in the right place, do you think they are a good idea? Email your opinion to daniel@wsn. co.nz.

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The first stage of unlocking the Johnsonville triangle and increasing the safety of all road users is well underway with the start of a new bridge for Broderick Rd and the early forms of a three-metre footpath for pedestrians. The project is part of Wellington City Council’s town centre plan for Johnsonville, as well as the Urban Development and Transport strategies. It is being funded jointly by council and New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and will cost $11.4 million. Deputy Mayor Justin Lester says it has the potential to have a big impact on the suburb, and will help with the long-term goal of easing congestion and increasing the safety of all road users. “It’s a big project and it’s great to see the improvements taking shape. So far it is all on track, with work around Broderick and Moorefield roads set to be completed by June 2015. Deputy Mayor Lester says while

UPGRADES: Deputy Mayor Justin Lester joined by Carmela Massa, Francesca Laney, Alycia Evans and, Sophie and Dave Crampton where a new path along Moorefield Rd is set to be installed. PHOTO: Dan Whitfield.

there are minor interferences now, in the long run it will mean better transport for everyone and complement the planned redevelopment of Johnsonville. In recent weeks, the new bridge has slowly started to take shape, with the designs making it longer and wider to allow for cycle lanes and dual rail tracks into Johnsonville Railway

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Chaytor St – history behind the name By Dan Whitfield

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The history behind Chaytor St in Karori was unveiled as part of this year’s Armistice Day celebrations. A series of memorial street signs have revealed the origins of these and a handful of other street names with links to World War I. The memorial signs “inform and add a new layer of meaning to these street names,” says councillor Andy Foster. Chaytor St was one of the first streets to get a new sign earlier in November and at this stage, further signs will be installed on the centenary of the relevant events or soldier deaths. Cr Foster initiated the project and did the early research himself. He later enlisted the help of another history buff – Paul Glennie, a team leader of Strategic Planning for City Networks. The name Chaytor St comes from Sir Edward Chaytor who was a New

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Christmas Khandallah is the place to be this Christmas – and the peaceful little suburb is welcoming visitors from around Wellington to check out what it has on offer. Nestled under Mt Kaukau, Khandallah got its name from a homestead which was built on the corner of Burma Rd and Kim St on land that belonged to James Boddington – and the word Khandallah means ‘hills and valleys’, or ‘home of the God’. Khandallah became a farming community in the 1840s, providing milk and produce for most of Wellington city. Over the years, the suburb grew as part of the Onslow Borough which then became part of Wellington in 1919. It is now a bustling little village with much to do. Khandallah has a perfect number shops and places to grab a bite to eat – including two cafes and a couple of nice restaurants. It also has a pub, butchers, and a few different shops which are popular among locals. If you ask any Wellingtonian, Khandallah is somewhere they have been as it has some cool places to visit. It has a number of hotspots that are on to do lists of residents all year round. One of the major draw cards Khandallah has during the summer period is a 30 meter non-heated outdoor pool. That alone is a spot that offers much, including plenty of wonderful nature walks through Khandallah Park and up to Mt Kaukau – overlooking the whole of Wellington. It also has a library which was opened in 1953 in the middle of Khandallah village; a

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Injured tuatara on the mend An injured tuatara that was found outside the pest-exclusion fence at Zealandia has been released back into the sanctuary, after spending several months being rehabilitated at Wellington Zoo. The tuatara, found by a member of the public, had serious injuries to its tail and has spent seven months recovering at Wellington Zoo – and although its tail is starting to grow back, veterinarians performed

emergency surgery to amputate what was left of its tail. Zoo veterinary science manager Lisa Argilla says the tuatara had pelvic fractures which have healed and a course of antibiotics has eliminated the risk of infection. It has been slowly gaining weight and is very active and bright. “His tail has grown about one centimetre but this is likely to be a very long process, as tuataras

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Ratepayer object to funding Dear Ed, As a Wellington City ratepayer I strenuously object to the funding of this costly project (convention centre) with my rates money. The Wellington City Council has not involved its ratepayers in this very costly and potentially a white elephant of a project and should not

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be allowed to commit future funding from rate payers whom have not agreed to such an uncertain project. Where's the costs and benefits analysis/ report for this Convention Centre? In fact, where are the details and confirmation of the costs of the project by a reputable

Quantity Surveyor? Who covers any cost over-runs? Where are the evidence of financial benefits to the same rate payers whom will have to pay for an indefinite period of years other than a real risks of year on year significant rate increases? The WCC should only

make financial commitments which it could raise funding with certainty not enter into legal financial commitments which funding is not secured from its rate payers. Regards, King Chen Ngaio

All roundabouts have giveway signs Dear Ed, RE: Independent Herald, November 12 2014, page 6. What do all roundabouts in NZ have in common apart from them being circular with multiple road entry points and we drive around them in a clockwise direction? The answer of course is that they all have a "give-

way" sign posted at each and every entry point to the roundabout. Check it out next time you are at one. So the question therefore is why does the Westchester drive roundabout not have giveway signs posted? I don't know the answer to this question. But it seems a simple enough problem

to resolve. Perhaps this is the reason why the Westchester Drround about is perceived as being dangerous. Maybe it's just that people, subconsciously at least, don't take the care that they would otherwise at a roundabout because of the omission of the giveway signs.

Has t he om ission of the giveway signs at the roundabout been raised as a safety issue by anyone yet? Your sincerely, Brett Sinclair Westchester Drive resident

Dear Ed, In regards to the article on the Westchester Dr roundabout in last week’s Independent Herald, people are just driving on that road far too fast in general. We look out on to it, and drive it, and walk it every day and some people belt up there with no chance of stopping if they met a kid on a scooter, or dog walker, or mum with a stroller trying to cross just opposite the dam. Plus people

are hooning around the roundabout with little care to who should give way. Also some extra 50km speed signs on the road to make the speed limit more visible would be helpful, especially just before the bridge. People think they are on the home straight there and often put their foot down. Yours sincerely, Joanne Dawkins Churton Park

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Scavengers at the ready for Wellington’s Anniversary Weekend Ice cream taste testing, alien invaders, snorkel whispers and a banana piano were just some of the madcap challenges facing scavengers in the 2014 hunt. Over 2,000 eager participants filled Wellington’s waterfront to crack clues, solve mysteries and win some great prizes and this Anniversary weekend on Sunday 18 January, the exciting day out is back. “Families can look forward to all the favourite Scavenger Hunt festivities, now in its sixth year and part of Wellington’s Summer City programme,” says Capital E’s director, Stuart Grant. “New elements, like the short and long courses introduced in 2014 were really popular and we’re excited about bringing them back.” Every clue solved leads to a popular waterfront attraction where mental, physical or downright hair-brained activities await. A unique stamp is added to each successfully completed destination and, at the end of the hunt, is automatically entered in the draw to win the ultimate prize pack. “Along the way you’re bound to come across one of Capital E’s zany characters who are always happy to lend a helping hand (or not!) to puzzle out the clues.” Celebrating all things Wellington,

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scavengers are encouraged to dress up as something beginning with the letter W for the annual best dressed parade. During the Lunchtime Extravaganza under the sails, the lucky winners, decided by the audience, go home with some fantastic prizes donated by popular destinations around the city. “The Great Scavenger Hunt has always been, and still is, a really fun and enjoyable way for the whole family to discover and is New Zealands only coal ﬁred Paddle Steamer. explore Wellington’s waterfront.” Join us on trip up the Whanganui River and experience a 114 year old steam boat. Throughout December Capital E Visit the engine room and stoke a little coal, Central will be transforming into Wishful or the galley for a drink and a light snack Woodland for a goodwill extravaganza, with the fantastic charity, Foster Hope. Call us on 063471863 You’ll find plenty to do and explore in CUSTOMER: KAPITI TOURS PROOF TIME Email: Info@riverboats.co.nz this festive wonderland complete with REP ID: C143Or visit www.Riverboats.co.nz LAST RUN: Christmas ‘giving’ trees, a magical way to SIZE: donate every day items to Foster Hope.  Wishful Woodland is open Mon-Sat from 1 to 24 December at E Central, 4 Queens Wharf; entry is free of charge. The Great Scavenger Hunt is on Sunday 18 January from 10am-4pm; entry by gold coin donation. Begin your hunt at Capital E Central, 4 Queens Wharf. You can download your map at www. capitale.org.nz or pick one up from E Central on the day. An alternate wet Kaikoura enjoys one of the most breathtaking locations of any town in New Zealand, clinging to the sculpted edge of the weather day is scheduled for Monday Pacific Ocean below spectacular jagged mountain peaks often 19 January. brilliantly tipped with snow.

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Christmas and New Years in Wellington Wellington will welcome 2015 at Frank Kitts Lagoon with a free, family friendly, New Year’s Eve celebration. “The first Capital to see 2015 will celebrate in style,” says Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. New Year’s Eve at the lagoon will kick off with free family entertainment from 8pm, followed by clips of iconic local films on the big screen with a live soundtrack from Orchestra Wellington from 10pm. The night will wrap up at midnight with a spectacular fireworks display. “New Year’s Eve will cap off a festive season full of fun and excitement for Wellingtonians – including the much anticipated return of Christmas trees to the central city,” says Mayor Wade-Brown.

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“An engineer from Google called me and tested my coding skills. The first time I had no idea what to expect but the second interview went really smoothly,” Valerie says. Valerie was set to fly to Sydney at the end of last week to begin work on one of Google’s products. Google encourages those who are often underrepresented in the technology industry to apply for STEP internships. This includes women, people with disabilities and ethnic minorities. “I’ve heard the first few weeks are a bit of a blur with so much to learn. It’s a bit scary but mostly exciting,” Valerie says. She is looking forward to learning from the best and says even getting into the programme has changed how she sees her abilities. “Just being accepted has already been a real confidence boost—sitting in my end of year exams, I felt like I knew what I was doing,” Valerie says.

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Christmas concert to be one of the best Cantate Women’s Choir is gearing up to present its Christmas concert alongside the Northern Wellington Festival in December. First and foremost, the concert will be full of carols including Mary’s Boy Child, Christmas Bells, and The First Noel – however, it will feature performances by Wellington City Jazz as well. Currently there are 17 members in the choir which began about 19 years ago when a small

group met in a home for sheer enjoyment of singing together. The group has been practicing most Fridays since September, and musical director Judith Potter says: “Everything is going well.” “It’s going to be an experience for everyone,” she says. The choir is hoping for a full audience on the night. Cantate Women’s Choir was started out of pure satisfaction of making music together and the pleasure it gave to the

choir’s audiences. This is still what drives its members to perform. The choir has sung at a range of venues around Wellington, and has a year programme which sees them perform at rest homes, cathedrals, and churches. All members have a long history of singing in choirs or similar outfits. The concert will be held on the evening of December 6, at the Terrace Centre.

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New way to donate towards appeal Wellington City Mission has equipped its team with eftpos machines in the hope of raising a little more during this year’s campaign. The new ‘Star Car’ got off to a roaring start with an exceptional response on the first outing, seeing shoppers at Westfield Queensgate Lower Hutt, and those in the vicinity, give just under $6,000. It was parked at Countdown Johnsonville on Thursday, with volunteer Gracie Ridley-Smith saying the public had been really supportive this year and many had taken advantage of the eftpos machines to donate. As a part of the revamped Christmas Star Appeal, the highly visible car is wrapped in a special ‘Be a Christmas Star’ graphic, and is being parked at locations

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THE CAST: Georgia Hoggarth (Alice), Maiya Shiraiwa and India Gee (White Rabbit), Brooke Carpenter (March Hare), and Nancy Lewis (Mad Hatter). Cards will be played by Amber Bird, India Shackel, and Shriya Solanki. PHOTO: Dan Whitfield

Students of Fiona Haines Dance Academy were not late for an important date, coming together for a full dress rehearsal ahead of their end of year production – Alice in Wonderland. The end of year production comes after a fantastic year for exam results at the academy, with senior student Ella Williams accepted to train full time with the New Zealand School

of Dance next year. She is set to play the Cheshire Cat in the production at the end of the month. Main characters will be played by Georgia Hoggarth (Alice), Maiya Shiraiwa and India Gee (White Rabbit), Brooke Carpenter (March Hare), and Nancy Lewis (Mad Hatter). Cards will be played by Amber Bird, India Shackel, and Shriya Solanki.

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Focused on prevention By Dan Whitfield Johnsonville Police are advising people to take crime prevention seriously with Christmas just around the corner. Senior Constable Megan Gouverneur says if people are going away for the holiday break, remember to tell neighbours or a family member when and where you are going. A few good tips she says are effective include cancelling your mail and newspaper, putting a light on a timer, turning the phone ringer down, and keeping the curtains and blinds open. “Ask your neighbours or a family member to keep an eye on your home and report any suspicious behaviour,” Megan says. Another thing that is often a problem during this period is vehicle crime. Police advise people to remove valuables from their vehicles and, when you can, park it off the road or in a garage. In the past week, police

attended five burglaries, with four in the suburb of Glenside. In most incidents, offenders climbed through windows and stole personal items as well as electronic equipment. No suspects have been identified at this stage, but Megan is asking people to be wary and make sure there property is locked before leaving or going to sleep. Four vehicles were also broken into during this period. Over the last two months, there have been 14 suspicious fires in the Southern-end of Karori. Council rubbish bins, toilet blocks and residential wheelie bins have been targeted, and police believe this is happening in the hours of darkness but no specific timings have been identified.

Arty bunch get creative with their brushes A creative bunch of Karori residents have been busily preparing for an upcoming event at the Karori Arts and Crafts Centre. The paint has been out for a number of weeks and members of the centre have been working hard to create works of art which will be sold at the cash and carry event – set to be held at the end of the month. This is the first event of its kind in the last few years, and all work that has been created so far is unique. There is also a vast range of styles including traditional and contemporary, land-

scape, portrait and still life. Coordinator Margaret Taylor says there are a range of artists that have created work for this exhibition – and funds will go towards the artists themselves. The public have a chance to purchase the artwork on the night, with nothing over $200. Two artists that have been busy creating paintings for the event are Heather Giles and Wilhelmina Irving. Heather is creating a bird series for the event, while Wilhelmina will be creating a range of flower paintings.

THE MAGIC OF THE BRUSH: Wilhelmina Irving finishes of her work of art. PHOTO: Dan Whitfield.

 Police are asking people in the area to keep an eye out of any suspicious activity and if members of the public see something, they are advised to call 111 or report the incident to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Would You Give Your Right Leg To Have No Pain Down Your Left Leg? Any ailment that is constant and ongoing is frustrating, but its’ worse if it affects your mobility. Sciatica is one of those pains that can really get you down. Alas, there is hope. Sciatica is a condition in which pain radiates from the lower back down one or both legs. This is generally caused by a problem in your lower back. The classic symptom of sciatica is shooting pain down the back of the leg, often accompanied by back pain. Clinical management of sciatica and low back pain (LBP) involves a variety of approaches, including bed rest - although evidence suggests that bed rest does little or nothing to reduce LBP or any spinerelated conditions. The Cochrane Collaboration Back Review Group conducted a recent systematic review of clinical trials (considered one of the highest forms of research evidence) comparing bed rest with other approaches to managing LBP and sciatica. Nine studies meeting predetermined criteria were included in the final analysis, representing study results for 1,435 patients. Overall, results showed no significant differences in pain intensity of functional status following bed rest, leading the authors to draw powerful conclusions:

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Wednesday November 26, 2014

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Community Carol NGAIO Community Carol Service, 7pm Dec 7th at Ngaio Town Hall. All welcome - bring the family. Join in singing favourite carols.

Social services key to family violence prevention There is a renewed call for more funding to help put an end to family violence in New Zealand. Family Works Wellington manager Nici Nixon says: “If we are increasing awareness, we also need to be responsive to it and be able to help the people who come forward.” While family violence is regularly publicised to raise awareness of the issue, without increased funding in social services people who need help may not be able to get it. “Unfortunately there isn’t enough funding for us to be able to provide free services to everyone who needs them,” Nici says. Family Works Central, part of the not-for-profit organisa-

FAMILY WORKS: Wellington manager Nici Nixon

tion Presbyterian Support Central, provides a range of social services to support children, young people and their families who are experiencing family violence

throughout the lower North Island. Nici says it should be available at any stage of family violence, whether it is early prevention or managing the trauma resulting from family violence, but more funding is needed in order to make this happen. According to data summaries provided by New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse 2014, last year there were 95,080 family violence investigations by NZ Police. More than 60 per cent of these investigations involved at least one child under 16. Nici says counselling, parenting programmes, social work and safety strate-

gies are vital services to family violence prevention and to help families recover, but they need funding to meet the demand of these services. “Investment in social services can help to prevent future family violence incidents and it can help to break the cycle. Family Works receives some funding but it’s nowhere near enough to cover the damage that family violence causes in our community. That’s why we have Guardian Angels,” she says. To sign up or to make a donation, visit www.angels.org.nz.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Quick and extremely efﬁcient” and "Tom has taken his time and made my vehicle into show room condition." Jump on line and have a look at the Top-Notch Grooming Facebook page which has before and after photos of Tom's work. With the end of the year approaching, Tom is pleased to say that Top-Notch Grooming will be open throughout the Christmas and New Year periods – only closed on stat days. “Now is a perfect time to get your car professionally cleaned, whether you are buying, selling or want it to look good over the summer,” he says.

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BUILDING/PAINTING prompt service, reasonable JULIUS Raymond George (Ray): November 17, 2014 rates, free quotes. Phone 970-0271 or 027-451-5005 KLAASSEN Anto (Ton): November 22, 2014 SHANKS Colin Camerson: November 19, 2014 HOME CLEANING. Affordable friendly service. WONG Daphne Mary: November 12, 2014 Regular & one off cleaning. Call Vivien for a free Macfarlane, Ian George: At Te Hopai, Wellington, on Friday 21 November 2014, aged 80. Forever loved Viking quote. 471 2588 father of Anna and Amelia (Mia), loved father-in-law of Painting and Plastering Slick Finish Paint and Stephen Cardno and Kristen Phillips, loved Morfar of Finn Plastering 0211103184 or After hours 4785050 and Tallulah, and loved companion and dear friend of Vera Gallagher. Loved brother of Kester, Karen and the late Lawns and Gardens A Class Lawns & Gardens Alister. Farvel! In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter 0211103184 or After hours 4785050 Hospice would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Ian’s life and love of music will be held at Old St Paul’s, Mulgrave Dryers, washers, fridges, TV’s and more from Street, Thorndon, on Wednesday 26 November at 2 pm., $7 per week. Call Mr Rental 0800 111 313 followed by private cremation. Lychgate Funerals FDANZ Tel. 385 0745 www.lychgate.co.nz

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Wednesday November 26, 2014

OUT & ABOUT

Season to be sustainable

Eye on Crime Neighbourhood Watch In Newlands a blue Mitsubishi station wagon parked in a driveway in Baylands Drive had its battery stolen. In Colchester Crescent a letterbox was wrenched off its post and left on the ground. There are reports of other letterboxes in this street being smashed. A blue Peugeot car parked in a driveway in Ruskin Road was damaged with scratchmarks. Other cars left on the street nearby were also “keyed”. In Khandallah a blue Toyota Harrier parked in Woodmancote Road was broken into via a smashed window. The speedometer and other dials on the dashboard were pulled out but nothing taken. In Izard Road a black Mazda Demio had a wing mirror smashed. An attempt was made to steal a Toyota van parked in Delhi Crescent. A window was forced open and the door unlocked by reaching through. The ignition barrel was removed and the wires cut but the vehicle could not be started and the attempt to steal it was abandoned. In Churton Park a house in Rowells Road was entered through a rear bedroom window and large TV and a PS2 were taken. Another letterbox was smashed in Middleton Road, and at the nearby Twiglands Garden Centre cctv cameras have recorded three male youths scaling the perimeter fence and carrying out acts of vandalism. In Melksham Drive a white Mitsubishi FUSO was stolen and later recovered in Lynda Grove, Paparangi. In Crofton Downs a black Toyota Hilux van parked in Spencer Street was broken into and a large quantity of power and hand tools were stolen. In Doris Gordon Crescent a green Subaru Forester parked on the street was broken into via a jemmied front passenger door. Although thoroughly searched nothing was taken.

Santa’s being given a hand to deliver a more planet-friendly Christmas this year, at Wellington’s first Sustainable Christmas Market. The Sustainable Christmas Market brought together some of the region’s top ethical retailers under one roof. It was hosted by Sustainability Trust. Market-goers were be able to buy goods and gifts from among a range of retailers that are eco-friendly, waste-free, bio-degradable, organic, recycled, handcrafted, fairly-traded, and locally made. Lianne Earles, Retail Manager, Vishal Gurudutt and Gay Elliot get into the Christmas spirit.

PHOTOS: Bella Photography

The Squire Family: Olive (6), Phil (CEO, Sustainability Trust), Jemima (4), Phoebe (9).

Mosese Hurley Brown (6) and his Auntie, Pat with the card he made.

Stall holders: Lauren Tennent and Russell Silverwood of People's Coffee, and Su Keates.

Lindsay Nerad, volunteer with the Children's Workshops and Clare Green, Front of House at Sustainability Trust.

A handmade Christmas Card for Nana: Rowan and Jordi Cordwell with their daughter, Amy (5).

The BBQ gals: Christina Bellis, Community Programmes Manager and Miranda Struthers, Warm Fuzzies Coordinator.

Paul Pascoe, Olive Pascoe (2), Carolyn Blackwell and Eilliot Pascoe (9 months). Sabine Hubscher (2), Sarah Free, former Sustainability Trust employee and current City Council Environment Committee member, Megan Hubscher of Sustainability Trust, with Leo Hubscher (5).

THE REPORTER’S DESK I am always amazed at how packed a week can become. My week's usually start off reasonably empty, and then before I know it, days are filled to the brim with interviews. This week, amoung many great stories, I got to visit Newlands Intermediate and their new beehives. As an avid outdoors man myself, the sweet honey, buzzing bees, and intent children made this a

Each week, reporter Dan Whitfield hits the streets to find out what’s going on around the Northern and Western suburbs, breaking news from Churton Park and Johnsonville through to Karori and Wadestown. The reporter’s desk is where he shares what caught his eye over the past seven days.

welcome break in my chocka afternoon. I think it is wonderful that in the fast paced world this 21st Century offers, there are still people who believe in nature, in the basics, and what makes this world spin. No matter how many emails pile into our system, or text messages light up our screen each day; no matter the number of meetings we try to fit into a space of 24 hours, this trip to Newlands Intermediate

was a welcome refresher that took me back to my roots and made me realise that sometimes it's more important to look up at the sky around me and appreciate what I have right here, right now. I urge you to take a breather this afternoon – look up, and know that tomorrow, a new set of emails will swim in, and your phone will keep on buzzing. It's okay to take half an hour to appreciate this country, and this city.

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RUGBY MAD: George Nepia with George Sims and his parents, Anna and Andrew Sims. PHOTO: Supplied.

George’s involvement recognised George Sims has been presented with two medals for his involvement in a regional rugby team. The young Wadestown School student was acknowledgement by Wellington Rugby Union’s George Nepia for his outstanding contribution to the Wellington Primary Schools rugby team. Principal Sally Barrett says George is active and loves sport,

and believes he has a future in rugby. She says students are encouraged to attend events like sporting exchanges and inter-zone competitions, and that the school has a big sporting programme which appeals to many students. George was involved in the team that won the recent Southern North Island Primary Schools Tourna-

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ment held in Otaki. He was also named in the tournament team. At the assembly, George spoke about how much he had being part of a “great team environment” and how one of his highlights was beating the Hutt Valley team in a close match. George is involved in the Western Suburbs Rugby Club.

It operates on the first Tuesday of each month. (If the first Tuesday is a Public Holiday then the bus trip will take place on the following Tuesday). The cost of the return trip is $5.00 per person.

Tuesday 2nd DECEMBER 2014 Opposite 38 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie Miramar Library Newtown Library (opposite) Island Bay Library Courtenay Place Bus Stop (Outside 11 Courtenay Place) Lambton Bus Interchange - (Platform C) Rutherford House KARORI CEMETERY (Gate only) (Outside 93 Karori Road) Karori Library MAKARA CEMETERY

Buggy Walk comes to Otari Otari-Wilton’s Bush will be the location of Sport Wellington’s monthly buggy walk next Thursday. Hundreds of buggies will take on the walk Otari Native Botanic Garden and Wilton's Bush Reserve; and is part of a series that provide parents and caregivers with the opportunity to discover some of the many buggy friendly walking tracks around the Wel-

lington region. The December event tops off a year of walks around a variety of locations in the Wellington region, including Poet’s Park in Upper Hutt, Otaihanga Domain in Kapiti and the Petone Foreshore. Event organiser James King says: “The Otari-Wilton’s Bush walk is one of our favorites; it’s great to have such a unique and scenic spot, so close and acces-

sible to Wellington’s CBD.” Otari-Wilton's Bush is celebrated nationally and internationally as the only botanic garden dedicated to the cultivation of New Zealand's unique flora and has been registered as a Garden of National Significance by the Royal New Zealand Institute of Horticulture. The walk will be held on Thursday, December 4.

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Return trip leaves Makara Cemetery at 3.00pm, Karori Cemetery visitors pick up is at the bus stop opposite 93 Karori Rd at approx. 3.15pm.

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