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30 MAY 2015

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End of the line for dedicated community cop in Eastbourne

by Emily Tilley The process to sell Eastbourne's police station has already begun and the “Eastbourne, Seaview and Moera Community Constable” has been permanently relocated to Petone.

In fact, Community Constable Dave Tweedale has been based in Petone since the beginning of the year and the Muritai Road police house was transferred to Land Information New Zealand last year in preparation for its sale.

The Eastbourne Community Board was informed of the developments at a meeting with police on May 1 and an email was distributed to residents' associations and neighbourhood groups the following day.

The future of the Eastbourne police station has hung in the balance since 2011 when police announced plans to close the station, have a “shop front” presence in a village location and replace the resident community constable with a non-resident.

Despite local outcry and a petition signed by 800 people demanding the retention of both the house and resident community constable, police decided that there would no longer be a live-in position.

However, they did decide to retain the house, saying it would be converted into a larger station from which the community constable and other Lower Hutt staff such as Victim Support and Youth Aid could work.

At the time, then-relieving area commander Inspector Mike Hill said there would be an “enhanced service” and that police had “a large number of Eastbourne residents who have offered their services to work as volunteers” providing crime prevention advice, taking messages and

dealing with lost property reports.

Roles for volunteers have never eventuated and the station has been seldom open.

Throughout those months of change Inspector Hill reiterated that Eastbourne would retain a full-time dedicated community constable.

“The bottom line is that there will continue to be a police officer dedicated to Eastbourne as there has been since 1908,” Inspector Hill said.

However, in this month’s announcement of the police house sale, Constable Tweedale is referred to as the “Eastbourne, Seaview and Moera Community Constable”.

Hutt Valley Area Commander, Inspector Sean Hansen says the role hasn’t changed since Constable Tweedale’s appointment in 2012 and that he has always had a responsibility for Moera and Seaview as well as Eastbourne.

Inspector Hansen says, “I can’t make any comment on what any of my predecessors may or may not have said.

“The reality is we just don’t have a police station in Eastbourne anymore - that’s all that’s changed,".

Snr Constable Tweedale will continue to interact with the community through two, one-hour “clinics” held at the Eastbourne Library, helping service community meetings and operating in the area as required, Inspector Hansen says.

He cites two reasons for the decision to sell the house: reducing the police “property footprint” and the focus on a more mobile police service aided by technology.

“Financially it wasn’t viable to keep maintaining the house,” Inspector Hansen says.

“It makes no sense to have a building that a

Big walk for Joss' walker

Joss and Liza Patel, with Lions Club member Sally Bain, after the "Walk so Joss can" event on Sunday, which raised $2,700 towards a walker for Joss. See story, Page 5.

constable might only spend a few hours at each week. He can operate out of a vehicle just as effectively and we’ve set up clinics to be run out Story continues on Page 2.

Read reaction to the Police announcement on Page 4.

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Changes to Eastbourne policing of the library two hours a week.”

Continued from Page 1 Police paid maintenance costs and rates for the house until last year when it was transferred to LINZ for sale, however the organisation will make no financial gain from the actual sale of the house, he says.

Inspector Hansen says policing has undergone a transformation in recent years, and the relocation of the community constable reflects this change.

“Our focus is on mobile, responsive police staff being in the right place at the right time for their communities,” Inspector Hansen says.

“Modern policing is about being out there on the street in our communities - not behind a desk in a police station. Community safety and a visible police presence in Eastbourne will remain a priority for police.”

However, recent posts on the Eastbourne Community Facebook page such as “without a community constable our community is an increased target” and “no community patrol and no police presence makes Eastbourne easy pickings” suggest locals don’t currently see a visible police presence in Eastbourne.

Inspector Hansen’s reaction to hearing those comments is, “Let’s look at the community patrol aspect...How do we make Eastbourne feel safer?

Well I feel that we should look at reinstating a community patrol, should look at making sure every street has a neighbourhood support group; I think you should know your neighbours.

“The cold hard reality is - the police can’t do everything. Communities have the responsibility to drive some of that safety stuff.”

That being said, Eastbourne is one of the safest places to be living in Wellington, Inspector Hansen says.

“Probably you’ve got more risk from the ocean, than you have from a criminal,” he says.

“It’s not a desirable location for offenders to offend in. There’s only one way in and one way out. It’s very easy to get there and if you’re an offender and you’re not actually from there, you haven’t got anywhere to go, you’re stuck.”

Inspector Hansen says that on average police are called to between three and four “priority events” in Eastbourne every week, most of them outside the times the community constable is normally working.

“Almost all these events are attended by response units from the Hutt Valley,” he says.

“The relocation of the community constable will make no difference to this response capability.”

He won’t comment on response times, but says “they get there quickly enough to do a good job”.

“We’ve got 781 sworn police officers operating in the Wellington District … this isn’t about one man,” he says.

“If a serious incident occurs in Eastbourne, that isn’t going to be dealt with by your community constable, that will be dealt with by a whole team that do a really, really good job.”

Inspector Hansen says Eastbourne saw a 39.1 percent reduction in recorded offences between 2009 and 2014, with 202 recorded offences in 2008/2009 compared with 123 in 2013/2014.

- Eastbourne’s Police Station now appears on a list of Crown Land for sale dated April 1 with the disposal status of “First Right of Refusal”, which is the process through which Crown Land is offered to iwi before being put on the open market.

- Snr Constable Tweedale will hold public clinics in the Eastbourne Library on Tuesdays at 11am and Thursdays at 1pm.

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Sweet deal for marooned passengers

by Mary Longmore Things were looking grim for hundreds of Eastbourne and Hutt residents stranded in town during the May 14 storm that closed the highways and train services.

Only a single East by West ferry boat was operational and queues of people anxious to get home to their families in the Bays and Hutt Valley were stretching down Queen’s Wharf.

At its peak, East by West skipper George King-Turner estimates there were 500 people waiting to board the Cobar, which can only take 99 passengers.

Former Eastbourne resident and boatie Pete Gibson reckons he was about two hundredth in the queue when he put in a call to his mate Paul Gubb, owner of Gubb’s Shoes and commercial harbour launch, Sweet Georgia.

“I said ‘hey Gubby, how many can you take on your boat?’ He said 90. I said ‘You want to take a few people over to Eastbourne this afternoon?’ He said ‘yeah, I’ll be there in 15 minutes’.”

So, over the next couple of hours Couple of old salts - Peter Gibson and Paul Gubb, who organised the Sweet Georgia to transport stranded Hutt/Eastbourne Gubby and his Sweet Georgia sailed 180 residents. people over to Eastbourne, from where “When we got there, there were people they made their way home to the Hutt his daughter, Sarah Louise Harmer - wife to Valley or locally.

Eastbourne’s former police constable Ants waiting to help to tie the boat up,” says Mr “The second trip, it was dark, so we needed Harmer - put out the call on Eastbourne’s Gibson. “Everyone was really, really happy. It was just one of those fantastic trips.” someone to help us in,” says Mr Gibson. So community Facebook page.

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Politician accuses police of "show of bad faith"

By Emily Tilley Po l i c e h a v e broken their promise to the community with the removal of an Eastbournebased community c o n s t a b l e , E a s t b o u r n e Community Board m e m b e r R o b e r t Robert Ashe.

Ashe says.

“The axing of Eastbourne’s community constable is a real show of bad faith by the police,” he says.

“Area Commander Mike Hill promised our community in 2011 that ‘we have no plans to remove a dedicated officer from Eastbourne or lessen the policing service’,” Mr Ashe says.

“This is a broken promise and the police need to be more accountable to the communities they serve.”

“To think short clinics held in our library can replace the presence of a full time community police officer here is a sign of how out-of-touch the police have become. When the police lose touch with our communities, they become less safe.”

He says anyone who has called the national crime line knows you can wait hours for someone to answer. “Crime here will now go unreported.

And when small crimes are left unchecked, that can lead to an increase in serious crime,” he says.

Mr Ashe suggests the loss of a locally based community constable is a symptom of a continuing decrease in Government funding of police.

“I really want my taxes to go to community policing - not only here but in all communities, Moera and Petone,” he says.

Local MP Trevor Mallard says Eastbourne is an example of the centralisation that is happening all over Wellington as well as in other parts of New Zealand.

“I think this is a sad end to a sorry series of events,” he says.

The sale of the Eastbourne police station became inevitable once it was no longer a residence, he says. “It is sad and regrettable.”

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activity and it’s often those reports that give police intelligence to solve more serious crime later on, he says.

“There’s nothing like actually seeing and knowing the person who is your local police officer,” he says.

He says he has watched police numbers decline over the years. Many years ago in Wainuiomata there used to be 12 uniformed staff, two detectives and support staff. Now there are only one and a half community police based in Wainui and the rest of the service comes from the Hutt and Wellington, he says.

“It means that police are slower to respond and whether or not it’s right - there’s a sense of a lower level of safety,” he says.

Mr Mallard says there is no doubt that police are squeezed financially, “I do Trevor Mallard. know that the police are under pretty severe financial pressure … their budget has not gone up with inflation for years now.”

He says the local police as individuals, from young constables to the inspectors, all do a really good job, “but within some pretty tight arrangements, which I think are not desirable”.

Local National list MP Chris Bishop says the decision to sell the Eastbourne police house and relocate the community constable was an operational decision made by police.

He says he has been contacted by locals about the planned sale and is aware there is “some concern in the community”.

Mr Bishop says he was told about the sale of the station before the public announcement and he looked into the decision “pretty vigorously”.

The change is a reflection of the different ways police are looking at operating, he says.

“Police having ipads on the beat, rather than in the station sitting in front of a computer.”

Obviously police have decided the service to Eastbourne won’t be compromised by the changes, Mr Bishop says.

“We’ve got to make sure that’s true... If things change people have to say so.”

Police strategy is now tilted towards more outreach in the community, he says. “ We’re seeing results… crime, overall around the c o u n t r y a n d i n Chris Bishop.

Lower Hutt, has been falling,” he says.

“Things are generally heading in the right direction.”

Acknowledging that those statistics rely on people reporting crime, Mr Bishop says it is something he does have some concern about. At a hui held recently in Wainuiomata where the issue was brought up, it was agreed that community leaders need to encourage people to report crime.

Mr Bishop refutes any idea that police are under financial pressure.

“I don’t accept that... police funding has risen strongly under National,” he says.

The Government's 2015 Budget included $164 million over four years to boost frontline policing and crime prevention. However, following last week’s Budget announcement, the New Zealand Police Association Vice President Luke Shadbolt put out a statement saying police budgets have been frozen for five years.

The Budget announcement didn’t come close to undoing the damage those freezes have done, he said. “Over the past several years, we have seen significant cuts to staffing to enable Police to make ends meet. Today’s announcement does nothing to address those.”

“Last year police needed a top-up of $41 million just to scrape by. Therefore today’s announcement is once again another attempt at doing just enough and certainly does not provide funding for service increases. Without significant investment Police are at risk of serious service failure,” he said. “Without investment in police crime rates will not continue to drop and the public will not continue to receive services they expect and need.”

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Community gets behind Joss Locals turned out in force to raise money to help a local boy walk.

Joss Patel can look forward to receiving his new Hart Walker any time soon, thanks in part to fundraising efforts on Sunday. $10,000 was needed for a Hart Walker for Joss, and another $10,000 for another Hutt Valley child. Both boys have Cerebral Pa l s y a n d t h e walkers will allow A group of pirates was on hand to lend support to Joss. them to stand up wheelchair so he could touch Lion Rock. for the first time in their lives.

The Hart Walker has up to 1,000 working Along with contributions to Joss' Givealittle components and combines a bracing system page, Eastbourne Lions have helped Joss and his used to promote proper body alignment with a mum Liza raise the $10,000 needed for a Hart walking base.

Walker - which combines a bracing system with It is designed to encourage the correct a walking base to encourage the correct walking walking gait. Elastic cords are added to achieve an gait for users. alternating walking pattern and can be adjusted On Sunday, 353 people registered for the to address unbalanced muscle abilities. The 3.5km walk to Lion Rock and back to HW walker has many adjustments in the bracing Shortt Park. system, so it can "grow" with the child. The base Each person paid to enter, and $2,700 was has four wheels to start, but can be changed to raised on the day. a two wheeled base, to no base at all, as balance Ms Patel said she was "overwhelmed" by and function improve. the community's support for Joss and had It supports the body but leaves the child's had someone say to her the walk was the best hands free for touching and interacting. community event in a long time in Eastbourne.

Joss' frame will be fitted for him. and "People have been amazing. I'm lost for Eastbourne Lions Club spokesman Geoff Bartlett words," she says. says members are keen to see the walker in action.

At the half-way point, she tilted Joss' "It's quite complicated," he says.

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Author's legacy lives on in school Days Bay writer Jill Harris (pictured right) may have passed away but her words will remain very much alive at Muritai School, thanks to the efforts of her book club.

The Eastbourne Book Club, of which Jill was a founding member, has donated a set of her books - Sil, Missing Toby, At the Lake and her most recent, The Red Suitcase.

A contemporary tale of time slips and a missing World War II pilot inspired by a stash of her pilot uncle’s war letters found in an attic, The Red Suitcase was published last Anzac day, eight months before she died. It is a now a finalist in the librarian association LIANZA book awards.

Sil - a story of a tui with an extraordinary singing voice - also won an honour award in the NZ Post Book awards in 2006.

Jill was a founding member of the Eastbourne Book Club about 15 years ago and had shared her writing process throughout, said member Kath Young. Another club member and neighbour Judith Treadwell said it was an appropriate gesture in her memory and it was important for the school to have local writers’ work in its library.

The Red Suitcase is not, however, Jill’s final book.

Local publisher Makaro Press has just released her Ephesus Liturgies, a collection of writing from the Ephesus group to which she belonged; about thirty people who meet regularly to explore new ways of understanding Christian faith in a secular world.

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Gold star for Barry’s long service to our community

by Mary Longmore Both Deputy Fire Chief Barry Ray and Eastbourne Fire Chief Ross Carroll remember very well the day they were nearly caught in a lethal “flashover” - when a smouldering fire explodes into life - 18 years ago when some renovations went badly wrong on Muritai Road.

“He and I were going through the building towards where the fire was… but the fire burnt over the wall’s open space and was about to flash,” recalls Mr Ray. “I saw what was happening and told him to get down, we both got down, and turned the hose on full blast.”

“We managed to stop it,” he says simply.

How did he know it was about to blow?

“You see little flames in the smoke. They call them ‘dancing angels’” he says, “because it’s the last thing you see.”

Mr Carroll recalls it clearly also - April 9, 1998. The old Muritai Store was being turned into residential homes and a painter had been working in the kitchen with oil-based paints. He may have knocked a switch on the stove on his way out, and the solvents just lit up.

“By the time we got there, it was rather hot.”

The pair were searching for people stuck inside, had checked all the bedrooms and Mr Carroll was trying to find the door handle into the kitchen when he heard Mr Ray’s muffled cries warning him to get down.

They both hit the floor and opened the hose.

And without the warning?

“I wouldn’t be talking to you now,” says

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Barry Ray is congratulated by Gavin Dunphy, Area Manager for NZ Fire Service Commission.

Mr Carroll, himself a 40 year veteran of the Eastbourne brigade.

“That would be about the closest we’ve come to not coming home.”

But 17 years later, both are still here and Mr Ray this month at a special “do” collected his gold star for 25 years service with the Eastbourne Fire Brigade, including regular weekends and being on-call regularly.

“I’ve been absolutely overwhelmed by the level of gratitude in Eastbourne,” he said.

Mr Ray, a window blind technician, said he got involved when he was 21, and looking for something useful to do.

“I never wanted to be the person who stands around wondering what to do in an emergency.”

The competitive element of regional and national firefighting skill competitions also

“hooked me in”.

A particularly memorable training exercise took place a few years ago when a building company offered them the chance to hone their skills burning down several old houses that needed removing at Plimmerton.

“We had a lot of fun, we were onto the seventh house then the policeman came up and asked us what we were doing.”

Turned out, they had closed the nearby highway due to the billowing smoke.

“He wasn’t too happy.”

Another time, they were called out to a supposed fire by Pencarrow, only to find it was steam from a sewage outlet.

“It was a little bit unusual”.

Mr Ray said one of the best things was working with well-trained colleagues.

“To save someone’s life, it’s not the kind of thing you do without a team.”

The fire service is always on the lookout for more volunteers, he added.

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BRIEFS A few more volunteers are needed to help maintain the popular Muritai Track and keep it in good order. Wellington Regional Council have stopped their maintenance of the track as they plan to construct a new route from Muritai Park to the ridge. However, after local opposition to losing the current track altogether, the council agreed to allow volunteers to maintain the trail.

A monthly roster of volunteers has been set up for the year ahead, however there are a few slots left to be filled. The group hope to get enough volunteers so that each person only needs to work on the trail once a year, “about a two-hour commitment,” organiser Robert Ashe says.

Anyone interested in helping can contact Robert at robert.ashe@greens.org.nz.

Two of our recent stories need some clarification: "The Book of Hat" by the late Harriet Rowland was among several winners of Storylines notable non fiction book awards for 2014 - not the only one"

T h e Ea s t b o u r n e R S A e s s a y - w r i t i n g competition attracted a record 54 entries this year from Eastbourne schools on the theme of Gallipoli, with “phenomenally” high standards according to judges. Muritai had a clean sweep of the senior competition, with pupil Rachel Vass winning the overall competition with her essay “Lest We Forget” exploring what Anzac day is about. Wellesley College’s Krishin Cox, 10, won the junior section with an essay described by judge as “phenomenal”.

Parking time restrictions in Eastbourne may be changed to better reflect the needs of the village patrons. Hutt City Council are reviewing the current restrictions which limit parking on Rimu St to 60 minutes. Although most agree restrictions on parking times are needed, most retailers say an hour is too short for people to squeeze in what they want to do in the village. “For example a wait to visit the doctor and then for a prescription often takes more than 60 minutes, quite a few groups meet at a café each week and would like to go just over the 60 minutes and beauty salon

To correct some details about retired journalist's Frances Neill Weston's work history, Frances worked as director for Crimewatch in its first series, not producer. She also produced the arts series Sunday for TVNZ - not Kaleidoscope, which was Sunday's predecessor. Further, the findings from her thesis The Politicisation of Motherhood; silencing sole mothers, are yet to be published in the Kotuitui Journal of Social Sciences.

Strong support for spending

by Emily Tilley The Eastern Bays walk/cycleway received strong support from Hutt residents in Hutt City Council’s public consultation over its draft Long Term Plan.

The council received 670 submissions on the plan which outlines planned spending over the next ten years.

Of those, 62 percent supported council spending $4.4 million over six years to complete the shared path from Point Howard to Days Bay. Only 18 percent didn’t support the project,

while a further 21 percent were either unsure or didn’t mind.

There was a lot of written feedback on the project, council officer Stephanie Moore says. A number of people also spoke in support of the walk/cycleway to council this month.

After discussing the submissions next month, council will make a final decision as to whether to include the project in its Long Term Plan which will be announced on July 25.

If the walk/cycleway is included, council funding will remain subject to NZTA agreeing to a subsidy of a further $4.6 million for the $9 million project.

or hairdresser appointments often go over 60 minutes,” Eastbourne Community Board Chair Virginia Horrocks says. Council officers will prepare a new Time Restriction Plan that may include a mix of P15, P60, P90 and P120 spaces.

Once a draft plan is prepared, retailers and the community board will be consulted before the plan goes through the formal process required for it to be adopted. Council officers estimate any time-restriction changes could be in place by early September.

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"Everest" climb raises money for Nepal Eastbourne Scouts, Junior Venturers and Venturers completed a fundraiser for Orphans of Nepal earthquake relief earlier this month.

It was sponsored team climb to the height of Mt Everest.

The event seemed apt given the mountainous task of raising funds to assist locally based charity Orphans of Nepal Trust, to help with repair and ongoing operation of their orphanages.

Organiser Narelle Ferrier said precautions were taken so everyone would be safe.

“In order to avoid yeti’s and oxygen deprivation, the youth will be completing multiple ascents of the McKenzie Track until the team has reached the equivalent of the summit height”.

With McKenzie track being 220 metres above sea level and Mt Everest 8,848 metres above sea level, the goal was 40 ascents. The team of two young people easily exceeded that by completing 53 climbs between them. One of the youngest participants, Leo Cotsilinis, completed four and was still looking full of energy afterwards.

The event had been planned for a few weeks' time, but the second significant shake in Nepal only added to the drive to help out.

“With the monsoon season approaching in Nepal, it will be vital to be able to get the basics of shelter and hygiene addressed as the affected

communities start to rebuild t h e i r l i v e s” , s a i d We n d y Sheedy from the Orphans for Nepal Trust.

W h i l e the final sponsorship tally will not be available until after The Eastbourne Herald is published, it is likely to be between $750 and $1,000.

C h r i s Bryan from Orphans of Ne p a l Tr u s t A climb by Wilson Quinn, Sam Sutherland and Luca Crampton is ticked off at the top of the said t h e track by Scout leader Narelle Ferrier. money would definitely be put to good use directly where it many of the people who work in the orphanages was needed. “… the fundraising dollar goes a have lost their homes.”

“Our basic plan had been to engage the youth long way in Nepal. The orphanages we support survived the first big quake quite well but it’s not with something a bit different and get them yet clear what the consequences of the second thinking about making an effort on behalf of big quake have been. However, we do know that others” said Mark Cox, one of the leaders.

Hearing held for Muritai Road development

by Emily Tilley Resource Consent is yet to be granted for a residential development of five three-storey townhouses at 131 Muritai Road.

The proposal is for the section to be subdivided with the hillside section initially left vacant while five townhouses with a floor print

of between 43sqm and 49 sqm each are built on the other lot.

A hearing regarding the development was held on May 21 to look at a neighbour’s concerns including the issue of privacy.

Eastbourne Community Board Chair Viriginia Horrocks says the meeting seemed positive and it became apparent that the proposal

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She says the town houses are to be situated away from the neighbouring boundary and any earthworks will not be visible from the road once the development is built.

The outcome of the hearing will be available next week.

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Designer's at home in Days Bay

by Louise Goble When you drive through Seaview on your way to Eastbourne, the area's warehouses and factories don’t exactly scream “fashion”. But it’s there that fashion designer and local resident Deborah Sweeney puts together her collections, which are sold throughout New Zealand.

Deborah grew up in Christchurch, but her fondness for Wellington developed during her days of studying fashion design at Massey University, and it was to the capital she returned, along with husband Niels Meyer-Westfeld in 2002.

Following her degree, Deborah worked for Jill Stuart in New York and then moved to London and designed for stores such as Topshop and H&M. While she worked for others, Deborah always had a hankering for her own label, and much of her spare time was spent designing and making accessories and selling them at markets.

This business grew, and eventually her range was stocked in a range of London stores.

When she came back home, it wasn’t a major leap to add clothing to her collection, and so began the Deborah Sweeney label in 2002.

Deborah says she takes inspiration for her collections from many areas, including music, interiors, films and most recently, EmmyLou Harris; some old seventies photos of whom she discovered by chance.

“She was wearing a ruffled shirt, with a guitar slung over her shoulder and her long hair hanging down - I really liked that vintage look, and I used it for inspiration for my [current] Blue Kentucky collection,” Deborah says.

She designs clothes she herself would wear, and says her starting point is often "what do I want to be wearing next season"? With a six month production time, Deborah is currently working on next winter's collection, which will be in stores from February 2016.

While she works in a high-profile, glamorous industry, Deborah says she is happy returning home and having the flexibility to be around for her young family.

“I can’t imagine working for anyone else now,” she says.

She and Niels shifted to Point Howard eight years ago, and after having Lars (now five) and Romeo (nearly two) they moved to a bigger home in the Days Bay bush.

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Niels, an accomplished painter, graphic designer and photographer, works with Deborah in the business. He continues to paint, and has an upcoming exhibition of his work.

Deborah says the best advice to give up and coming designers is to go and get work experience, before committing to studying fashion design. She herself started out with Christchurch designer Azaria Hall.

"It can either light your fire or you may have a change of mind," she says.

She has quite a following from local women, and catches up with many at her bi-annual sales, the next of which will be held next month.

Go to www.deborahsweeney.com for more information.

A word from the Mayor It was an honour to attend an evening acknowledging the outstanding service of Deputy Chief Fire Officer Barry Ray. Barry was awarded the Fire Brigade’s Gold Star for 25 years of service to the Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade. Rotary, the Eastbourne Community Board and the Lions also acknowledged his contribution to the community. Barry was also awarded a Paul Harris Fellow - the highest honour bestowed

by Rotary. The commitment from Barry and his family to give back to their community is remarkable and it was great be able to express our appreciation. Lower Hutt’s Civic Awards also recognise outstanding voluntary work in our community, and are now open for nomination. There are two categories; Voluntary Community Service and Youth Service.

Learn more and get a nomination form on our website huttcity.govt.nz/civicawards or phone Council on 570 6666, or call in to Hutt City Library or 531 High Street.

The Fire Service provides vital networks in Lower Hutt, and the Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade has been in service for 89 years. It is essential to have this structure in place locally.

In an emergency they would be among the first responders, and it is a comfort to know there is such a wealth of knowledge and experience in the likes of Barry Ray. However, we also need to take responsibility for ourselves in the event of an emergency.

The recent heavy rainfall on 14 May saw 42mm of rain recorded in Avalon in just one-hour that’s estimated to be in excess of a 1-in-50 year event. This resulted in a very high river and surface flooding.

We have good networks and systems in place, and I know we take good care of one another in the event of an emergency. An essential part of being able to help others is to make sure you have taken good care of your own needs and safety. So take the time to check your family safety plan, and that provisions such as water and non- perishable food, first-aid kits and torches are all accessible and ready to use.

Please take the time to review your family’s safety plan, and ensure provisions such as radios, fresh water, first-aid kits and non-perishable food items are well prepared and accessible.

There’s more information about this on www. getprepared.org.nz/prepare With warm regards,

The People’s Mayor Remember you can contact my office on 570 6666, email me at ray.wallace@huttcity.govt.nz or follow me on Facebook.

The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

Calls for EB to join the mountain biking network

by Emily Tilley Mountain bike access from the top of Ferry Road in Days Bay would provide ideal access for local riders to Mt Lowry and fantastic rides such as a unique track through Beech forest, local David Woodnorth says.

The possibility of creating a track from Eastbourne to connect to the trail network is being explored by Greater Wellington Regional Council, however they say they are unsure where it could be or if it is needed.

“There already exists a track route from Days Bay to the top of Mt Lowry,” David (pictured right) says.

David suggests the current walking track from Ferry Road could be used as a dual purpose walking/uphill biking track, while a new downhill biking track could be created to give bikers a more exciting ride and ensure there are no clashes between riders and walkers.

Careful planning and consultation with all users would be needed to arrive at a “good-

for-everybody” plan, he says.

Bikers can already ride along from the top of Wainui Hill to the top of Mt Lowry and then down Rata Ridge to the south end of Wainui, he says.

“It’s mostly an ‘old school’ style track that has a minimal impact on the environment a n d re q u i re s l i t t l e maintenance, yet it is a true gem in the Wellington track through spectacular mature native beech forest.”

“It really feels like you are a million miles network,” he says. “The track is unique amongst our local mountain biking tracks in that it runs away from anywhere - and very much like some of the epic West Coast tracks in the Beech forests of the South Island.”

The scenery makes it the go-to place for mountain biking magazine photo-shoots, he says.

“It’s also a must ride for serious riders from out of town and a fantastic adventure ride for local riders young and old.”

Creating a track from Days Bay would “really open up Eastbourne to the network,” he says. “It would be a huge benefit to many, particularly young and keen local riders, if they could get from Eastbourne up to the Mt Lowry, Rata Ridge and Wainui tracks directly from Days Bay rather than having to wait until parents are available to drive them over to Wainui, or take the risks of riding around the death-traps that are the bays road and Wainui Hill.”

It would also enable people to ferry from Wellington and then ride into the existing track networks via “a truly spectacular but relatively short and direct route”, he says.

“I know there are plenty of riders, young and old - including myself and my sons and many of their friends - who will very happily help with track building for such a project,” he says.

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The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

Youth worker hopes to get teens back to church

by Mary Longmore A new youth worker has been appointed to work with Anglican churches around the Hutt Valley to “stem the flow” of teenagers leaving the church.

In response, Eastbourne’s Anglican parish St Alban’s has launched a new youth group for 1013 year-olds, alongside its large existing group of older teens, and is planning closer ties with other Anglican youth in the region.

Andrew Spence, 28, visited Eastbourne’s youth group this month, to invite them to events for young people such as a camp, dodgeball tournament and joint youth services in the Hutt Valley.

“The message is really that church can be a place they can be involved, and it’s not just old people in boring buildings,” Mr Spence said.

2013 Census figures showed the Anglicans lost people between 15 and 29. “We’re trying to build up youth ministry, to stem the flow,” he said. “You have to catch them in the first few weeks of university or they just fade away.”

The church’s Wellington diocese decided to target the Wairarapa and Hutt Valley areas, where youth were in particular decline, he said.

He eventually hopes to see at least one youth worker at each of the Hutt Valley’s 11 Anglican parishes and would like to see the church more involved with low decile schools in the area.

Mr Spence was a youth worker for seven years in Christchurch, where his parish St Timothy’s worked with local schools doing mentoring, breakfast clubs, events, homework support “wherever the school saw need”. This was a no-strings practical approach, he said. “Our aim was that the church cares about young people, the schools care about young people, let’s work

together.”

S t A l b a n’s Vi c a r El e a n o r Sanderson said Eastbourne had a really good history of youth engagement. But while St Alban’s current youth group numbered into the twenties, many were coming up to their last year at college “and they start to get really busy with school work and jobs and they don’t turn up”. Often, Worship the messy way at St Alban's first Messy Church session. those pressures operating in Eastbourne is at St Alban’s. The continued with exams, then university, then Eastbourne community youth group run by getting a house, a job, a mortgage and so on, and the Eastbourne Youth Worker Trust, was set up they lost touch with God, she said. in 1995 by St Alban’s and St Ronan’s. In 2012 At the recent Anglican “Big Day Out”, these two churches became disassociated from Wellington Bishop Justin Wentworth said it, however, St Ronan’s Parish Clerk Sandy Lang the three biggest challenges were decline in said he was hoping to re-establish formal links numbers, ageing congregations and a crisis of with this group. commitment,.

San Antonio school principal Therese Young St Alban’s has also initiated a local “messy said there were few teenagers involved in the church” service for families from all three parishes parish at present but the new combined Catholic to come together informally over arts and craft parishes of Waiwhetu, Wainuiomata, Petone and and a shared meal.

Eastbourne were currently looking at establishing The only church youth group currently a youth group.

The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

Ranks bolstered by Limited Service Volunteers Those attending last month's Anzac Parade in Eastbourne will have noticed a large contingent of army cadets in attendance.

The unit was part of the Limited Service Volunteer scheme, which sees 17-25 year-olds on benefits attend a six week course at Trentham, with the aim of getting a job or going on to further training after the course has finished.

One of those in Eastbourne was trainee Eru Winitana (pictured right with Corporal Scott Rowe).

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Mr Winitana, from Hawke's Bay said he was enjoying the course, which saw trainees on the go from 5.30am until 10pm at night in the classroom and outside.

At 23, Mr Winitana said he was "struggling with life" in Hawke's Bay and wanted to provide for his children aged five and four. He said the discipline of the army was providing him with a different outlook.

"I kind of went my own way, but now I'm trying to give my kids better than what I had," he says.

Corporal Rowe said there were some great success stories from the course, with some trainees gaining fulltime employment and "turning their lives around". He said the LSV course provided discipline and motivation to people who had not had that in their lives.

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The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

Colour shows through in new works

by Emily Tilley Local artist Emanuel Garcia’s first exhibition of paintings, Polarity, opened at the LightSpace Gallery at the Academy of Fine Arts last week.

Emanuel has published poetry, novels, stories and essays and is known locally for his work in the theatre as an actor and director.

His work with paint began recently as an exploration of another form of artistic expression.

Local artist Suzanne Herschell has watched Emanuel’s works grow and says the series of twenty paintings that make up the Polarity, form a “wonderful, cohesive exhibition that will be shown off the absolute advantage in LightSpace Gallery, which is so aptly named.”

“It’s a whole new study for me on the effects of white and the impact of colour coming through white,” she says. “I didn’t realise there were so many whites.”

As the series unfolded, she found herself surprised.

“His early works were almost like coming to terms with a new medium...developmental paintings. And then all of a sudden Manny seemed to reached a threshold, absorbed skills with texture and handling colour and it suddenly burst into this exploration of white and the colour slowly emerging.”

Painted in acrylic which cures over time, the whites would change over a period of weeks.

“At the beginning I felt that I was just looking at just different shades of white and then the colour slowly came through over a period of weeks,” she says.

“They’re very mysterious in that sense. I feel that they’re like poetry in paint really.”

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Emanuel says the series forms a coherent, cohesive body of work.

“They fit together, .. to have them all exhibited in the same wonderful space, I think is very special,” he says.

Underlayers of colour show through textured layers of shades of white in Emanuel's T h e Polarity series. exhibition Emanuel says in many of the paintings there has allowed Emanuel to contemplate the whole are underpaintings. “They’re very colourful, of the collection of his work in a new way. almost palimpsestic… there are many layers,” “It gives me a chance to look at the totality he says. of the series and get a sense of what they are LightSpace Gallery has beautiful natural expressing that I am have not been aware of.” light, high ceilings and lovely wall spaces “I have had a limited space with which to that bring out the textures and colours of the look at these things piecemeal in my apartment,” paintings. he says.

The exhibition “allows the viewer to really “They are relatively big canvasses and they have an experience of contemplation,” Emanuel require some distance and changing light, because says. there’s a lot of play with these shades of white and “I would hope they would catalyse off-white and colour.” contemplation, people sitting, standing, looking “There’s an ethereal, really contemplative taking things in.” harmonic quality to these things gathered - Polarity, LightSpace Gallery, New Zealand together.”

Academy of Fine Arts, runs until June 1

WELCOME TO DAYS BAY PLAYCENTRE

Soup glorious soup! At playcentre we have been sharing vegetables and making soup on session, getting out with the bikes on our neighbouring tennis courts and talking about traffic safety. A group of older children enjoyed a visit to Muritai School and we hope to be visiting San Antonio later this term also. Our garage sale made a cracking $700 and was very well supported by members past and present who donated generously - and also purchased geneously! Thanks to all who helped out.

Next up is our movie fundraiser night "Far from the Madding Crowd" at Petone Lighthouse Cinema Tuesday, June 23rd. Tickets $25 including hors d'oeuvres from your lovely local Pak 'n Save!

Email Felicity: fmaxwell@xtra.co.nz for tickets or call Mary 562 0998.

This week is our termly open week but visitors are always welcome to drop in and check out what we do, up behind the Days Bay Pavilion (signs coming!) with children aged 0-6 years.

We run morning sessions Tues-Wed-Fridays, 9am-12 and we would love to see you come to one, two or three sessions as you prefer. We are planning to open a Monday session also from next term. Hope to see you there - bring your child's morning tea and we will supply coffee and baking on a good day!

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The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

Display marks Red Cross anniversaries This year is the 100th anniversary of Red Cross in New Zealand and also the 75th anniversary of Eastern Harbour Red Cross.

As a tribute to the people who have been involved in the East Harbour group over the years, local Red Cross stalwart Margaret Rankine has set up a history display in the Eastbourne Library.

“I feel that the people who have served over the last 75 years deserve quite a lot of

recognition for what they have done for the emergency and community preparedness,” Margaret says.

Margaret’s own involvement with Red Cross began in 1968 following the Wahine disaster when, because of previous voluntary work with the Red Cross, she was asked to help prepare the Eastern Bays in case there was another disaster.

“That was really the beginning of Civil Defence in the bays,” she says.

The measures put in place by Red Cross then remain much the same today. A garage full of clothing, equipment and supplies in case the community was cut off was set up near the school. Communications networks were set up between the bays and first aid training has been made available for anyone involved in emergency management.

Today there are around 50 Red Cross members in the bays, with a core group of around “six ladies” who are the most involved.

The membership is “pretty ...joining forces for an even outstanding” for a small community, stronger legal team!

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The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

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255 Marine Parade, Eastbourne – PBN IMMACULATE BEACHFRONT HOME Panoramic sea views and a sensational seaside lifestyle could soon be yours. The contemporary exterior and more traditional interior combines to offer comfort, style and low maintenance living from this highly sought after location. Offering 2 generous living spaces, 3 bedroom, study and 2 bathrooms - it is a surprisingly spacious and versatile home. Enjoy dinner on the beach, barbeques in the sunny, sheltered rear garden and beautiful sunsets - all year round. Perfect for “empty nesters” looking for a low maintenance seaside home or for smaller families wishing to fully embrace a beach based lifestyle. View: www.harcourts.co.nz/EA3683 Tamsin Mason P: 562-8008 M:0274-990-240

53 Howard Road , Point Howard – AUCTION BURSTING AT THE SEAMS – SALE REQUIRED! The owners of this stylish home have outgrown it, unconditionally bought elsewhere and demand a timely sale! It offers privacy, great sun plus stunning bush and harbour views. Drive to door access, 3+ cars parking and the low maintenance of a Lockwood. 10 minutes drive from Central Hutt or 20 minutes from the CBD. A community tennis court, bush tracks and Playcentre are a short walk away. This conveniently positioned cutie is an excellent all round package. LIM and Building Report available.

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The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

Old pa site makes for a challenging build

By Emily Tilley When the site of the old Point Howard Fire Station went up for sale, the small building platform and steep bank meant few were interested. However, local designer Cameron Moore saw it as a challenge.

Long before the site was home to the fire station, which occupied 3 Howard Road from 1950 until it was demolished in 2012, it had been the site of the Ngamatau Pa. Strategically placed for defence, the elevated Pa site would have afforded Maori a widesweeping view of Wellington Harbour.

It is this uninterrupted view out to Cook Strait that attracted Cameron.

His vision was to create a compact house that would have minimal impact on the site, yet still feel spacious and make the most of the views.

His solution to the site size was to build out, rather than up - that meant designing a house that would literally hang over the cliff.

The secret to the success of his plan lies unseen beneath the floor.

Cantilevered five metres over the cliff edge, five, 460mm deep steel beams run the length of the house. These are secured by eight metre rock anchors that angle deep into the rock towards the road, fixing the house into the hill.

That is not to mention the 24 piles that sink 4.8 metres deep.

“So if the bank gives way overtime, it would have to come halfway back through the house before compromising anything,” Cameron says.

“It’s pretty strong … it shouldn’t go anywhere.”

Even making the most of the site, the size of the home is still modest - just 129 sqm including the internal garage.

Cameron Moore's cliff top house.

H o w e v e r, u s i n g minimalist modern styling, Cameron’s personal favourite, and full height glazing, a sense of space glass front door to the mirror-encased ceilingis created. mounted range hood.

Almost every part of the house - from the Cameron moved into the house just before exterior walls and front door, to the interior Christmas. “Living here is awesome… it’s perfect fixtures and fittings - is either black or white. for me,” he says.

“I’m not a fan of colour,” Cameron says. “You The young designer, who set up his own get the colours from outside.” design business Moore Design and Draughting Those natural colours bounce around in in 2011, is now entering the house in the the numerous reflective surfaces Cameron has Residential Compact New Home category of deliberately used in his design, from the black the ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards.

The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

It's all go for gardeners at San Antonio San Antonio is getting into the gardening business, offering free mulch, and selling garden products as part of a fund-raising drive.

San Antonio School’s tree-chip mulch is free to the community, and Sandy Lang advises people to help themselves from the tennis-court area beside the school (vehicle access off Tuatoru Street). As you drive in, you will see signs giving some basics about tree chip mulch. There is more information on San Antonio School’s website, www.sanantonio.school.nz, click on the ‘Gardening’ button at the top, then select ‘Free tree mulch’.

The supply of free tree chip mulch began in August 2014. Mr Lang says that since then Eastbourne residents have driven way with truckloads of the stuff.

When the project started, Downer was the only supplier, but due to rising demand, local company, Armes Tree Solutions Ltd, now also contributes to the pile.

Mr Lang says he has been pleased that most people keep their children off the mulch pile and leave it tidy, so avoiding complaints from Eastbourne’s non-gardeners.

"Please remember this - I’ve sometimes had to tidy it up a bit," he says.

When whole branches are fed into the mulcher, some bits inevitably escape the blades.

"A few gardeners have been picky about what they take home and what they leave behind. The result has been an accumulation of unwanted

twigs. As mum used to say to me, 'If you want your meat and chips, you must eat your Brussels sprouts', please take home your share of twigs - either snip them up with secateurs or dry them out as winter kindling. Don’t be picky," Mr Lang says.

San Antonio School PTA (Parent Teachers Association) has recently started to sell garden products from pallets beside the mulch pile (at this stage organic compost, and potting mix). These are supplied to the PTA

by Mitre 10 Mega at a discounted price and the PTA on-sells them to the public at the regular Mitre 10 Mega store price. The sales support the children’s education.

Eastbourne gardeners now have 24-hour, seven days a week access to these products and don’t have to drive all the way to Petone for them.

Mr Lang says it’s an honesty sales system.

"Just help yourself and remember to pay the PTA the right amount (plus a bit if you’re feeling generous)." Internet banking details are on the school's website.

The PTA has been selling these bags for about a month, and Mr Lang says judging from the speed at which they disappear, this initiative is already successful.

"So far there’s been no theft and no vandalism.

This area is popular for young ones to hang out after school and in the evenings. A small problem

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The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

PARKSIDE We have recently c omp l et ed the track work along the Kowhai track from the summit down to the MacKenzie junction and also from the bus barn junction along the bus barn track to where we finished track work last year. Again I would like to apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused mainly when we have had to close the track to fly in timber, equipment and gravel.

With more to work to come please ensure you don’t cross barricades but do follow the direction on the signs when helicopters are present. We don’t want to spoil walkers’ fun, but we do want to protect them from danger.

We recently had an incident where someone crossed the barrier and tried to continue their walk, a pretty thoughtless thing to do. If people continue to enter the operational area we’ll have to stop work - which will seriously ramp up its cost and delay completion.

So we’re asking people to think about their safety when using the track.

In the next couple of months we will also be doing some minor track work on the Rata ridge track near Stanley Street and also the Zigzag track near Fraser Road. This will entail replacing some of the aggregate (gravel) along the last bit of each track where it has worn out, as well as shaping the drainage channels. More track work will be done on the Dillon street track just above the steps where last year a few trees fell over and altered the track surface. The surface will be reshaped with hand tools and some aggregate will be added to prevent slipping.

The storm that hit Wellington Region on 14 May didn’t do much damage to the tracks in East Harbour Regional Park, compared to Korokoro Valley in Belmont Regional Park, even though there was heavy rain for at least an hour. The rain headed in a hockey stick shape around the harbour and East Harbour had a lucky escape.

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Greater Wellington has 58 rainfall monitoring station in the Wellington Region and the peak one hour rainfall totals at Shandon and Wainuiomata reached 33mm and 28mm respectively - expected every 10 to 30 years. Over winter we expect the odd heavy rain fall and strong winds which may cause slips and trees to fall over. If you come across any of these when you are out walk/running around the tracks please can you email me with this information and if you can include a photo it would be excellent (mark.mcalpine@gw.govt.nz).

If you are further afield and out and about, in Belmont Regional Park, please take care some tracks have been severely damaged and are dangerous. As ever, follow the signs, they are there for your personal safety.

- EHRP Ranger Mark McAlpine

Faith in the Community How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!

(Psalm 133:1) There is a prayer which we hear Jesus pray in the Gospel according to John which has sometimes been called Jesus’ high priestly prayer. The heart of this prayer is that the oneness, the unity of heart, purpose and being that Jesus experiences in the Godly community of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, would also be experienced amongst those who follow Jesus. We all know that where there is unity, there is peace and love and that those are very good things! Unity doesn’t mean agreeing all the time about everything.

When we own our diverse identity strongly, yet also stand together in unity of purpose, that unity is far stronger than all pretending to be the same, or trying to be the same.

Our churches in Eastbourne really enjoy working and ministering together. Our new ecumenical Messy Church is a way that we are coming together in unity to support families in our communities to enjoy God’s love in the sort of fun, informal way that suits all age family life. We share food and enjoy activities, games or craft which reflect God’s story within us. Anyone young or old is welcome to join our diverse, loving, and if we are being honest, wonderfully messy family!

- Rev Dr Ellie Sanderson on behalf of our Eastbourne Churches Messy Church dates for 2015: The third Sunday of the month (but not in school holidays) 4.30-6pm •

June 21st held at San Antonio’s

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August 16th held at St Alban’s

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September 20th held at St Ronan’s

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October 18th held at San Antonio’s November 15th a ‘Church Crawl’ beginning at St Alban’s

• This column of church news and views is sponsored by St Alban’s Anglican, St Ronan’s Presbyterian and San Antonio Catholic Churches.

The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

OBITUARY Erika Scott (nee Patricia Hand) 16 March 1960 to 03 April 2015 Erika Scott (nee Patricia Hand) was born to Ian and Clare Hand at Wellington Hospital. She and her younger sister, Lorraine started life in Eastbourne and spent most of their childhood in Waiwhetu, and attended Our Lady of The Rosary primary and Sacred Heart College. The family was always closely connected to the Eastbourne community as Ian, Erika’s father was the local garbage contractor (Ian must have been very highly thought of throughout his 20 years in this role as each year the Christmas presents he received from the Eastbourne community filled the entire ceiling of the family’s Waiwhetu home).

Although Erika and Lorraine were Ian and Clare’s only children together, the girls’ childhood was enriched by extended family.

Ian and Clare had 17 siblings between them and the girls had in excess of sixty first cousins. They spent some school holidays with their Dad’s family in the South Island and several weeks/months each year were with their Mum’s family in the Bay of Islands, establishing Erika’s lifelong passion for sun, sea and boats.

Erika married Oliver Scott in 1979 and their first son, Joshua, was born in 1980, followed by Casey in 1983. In 1986 the young family began life at Kotari Road, Days Bay, in the house they built together.

Erika owned “The Wild Bunch” florist in Eastbourne and it was there that her third son Theo spent his early childhood (which probably explains his relaxed and chilled out

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The family was completed with the birth of Billy in 1994, after which they moved to Muritai Road and then Maire Street, Eastbourne.

In 2004 Erika bought the Pavilion Café, which gave her an opportunity to indulge her passion for great food, coffee and connecting with other people. She created a vibrant and colourful meeting place for customers and a warm and caring work place for her staff.

In 2009 Erika discovered facebook and there was no looking back. She photographed and posted details of every precious moment, and her four boys endured the lens of her camera at every possible occasion. She was so proud of her four handsome boys and as embarrassing as this may have sometimes been for them, these memories will always now be cherished.

Erika was a proud Maori and had strong ties to her Nga Puhi Iwi. Some locals may remember the controversial “NGA BSH” personalised number plate she had on her black BMW a few years back. “NGA BSH” referred to the slang term for Nga Puhi, however, Erika’s sons encouraged her to remove the number plate due to the sensitive nature of the phonetic

pronunciation (no disrespect was ever intended).

Erika loved to help people and one of the ways she did this was by volunteering regularly at the Te Omanga Hospice. Sadly, some of her close friends passed through the hospice during her time there and as difficult as this was for her she always hoped her presence may have offered some comfort.

She was a beautiful Mum - always gave her boys the best even when she couldn’t afford to do so and always listened even though she loved so much to talk, and was happy to put her own social life on hold to do the 2am pick up and ensure her boys were safely home.

Some people are just “nice” and this word pretty much sums up Erika. She lived by the philosophy “if you don’t have something nice to say don’t say anything at all”. Life didn’t always deal her aces (and she wasn’t into cards so wouldn’t appreciate that analogy) but she would always smile and see the good in everybody. She would go to great lengths for anyone, but as her son Theo pointed out, he only had to make her a cup of tea and she would act like he had given her the winning lotto ticket.

The phrase she can always be remembered for is “Aren’t people nice”.

Erika spent more than half her life in the Eastbourne area. She made many close friends and acquaintances and in the tributes offered by the community there is a recurrence of some words in reference to Erika and we would like to share a few of those: happy, inspirational, love of life, wicked sense of humour, compassionate, generous, kind and thoughtful, passionate and bubbly, warm and welcoming, hugs and kisses.

In turn, the family would like to use all of the above words to describe Erika’s friends in the Eastbourne community. The contributions of food, koha, and general support have been overwhelming. As most of the family live elsewhere and have to return home it is reassuring to know that the younger boys, Theo and Billy are supported and guided by such amazing friends and mentors. Thank you!

- by Lorraine Creighton

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WHAT’S ON • East Harbour Women’s Club Morning Tea & Chat Group 10am. Contact Glendyr 562 7181.

• Ezee Meals, St Alban’s Church Hall 10am-12pm. • Eastbourne Embroidery Group, St Ronan’s Church lounge 10am-12noon. Betty Press 562 8950.

• Retired Persons’ Assn 4th Mon. Ph 562-7365.

• “Baby Bounce & Rhyme” at the library 10.30am. • Indoor Bowls Club 1.30pm, at the croquet club, Oroua Street. Jeanne 562 8555.

• Singalong 1st Mon, 2pm at St Ronan’s.

• DB Playcentre Tues, Wed, Fri. Felicity 5628408. • Menzshed 9 till 12 , Williams Park, Mike 562 8688.

• Pt Howard Playcentre. Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri. • Poetry group, every second Tuesday meet to read and enjoy poems old and new. Phone 562 8387.

Tiffany: 569-2700 or 022-0795721

Mondays

pm, contact Glendyr 562 7181; Bridge 1pm, contact Heather 5627995

Fridays • Pop-in & Play St Alban’s Church Hall 9am-11.30.

Kate 562 0177.

• AA Plunket Rooms 7.30pm. Mark 566 6444/ Pauline 562 7833 • Toy Library 9.30-10.30am. Kathryn 562 6271. www.eastbournetoylibrary.co.nz

• East Harbour Women’s Club Mah Jong. Contact Gwen 562 8295.

• Historical Society of Eastbourne local studies room open above the library 2-4pm every Monday.

• Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade training every Monday 7-9pm. Ph Ross Carroll Chief Fire Officer 562 7001 for more info.

Rotary Pencarrow meets 6.30pm Lowry Bay Yacht Club, Seaview - phone Don 562 7409.

Wednesdays

Saturdays

• Library preschool story time 2–2.25pm.

• Scottish Country Dance. Merryn 562 0236.

• Bridge Club 7-10pm. Shona 562 7073.

• Mens’ Breakfast Club. Last Wed of each month at the Pavillion, 7am. Email: j.tallon@irl.cri.nz or tallon@xtra.co.nz.

Tuesdays

Thursdays

• Justice of the Peace at the Eastbourne Community Library, first Saturday of each month 12pm-1pm.

Please note: Eastbourne Library will be closed on Saturday, April 4.

• Lions’ rubbish bin last Saturday of each month.

• Croquet from 10.00am Muritai Croquet Club. Lyn 562 8722 or Val 562 8181.

• Lawn tennis, Rona Bay Lawn Tennis Club Houhere Tce, Sat and Sun from 1.30pm weather permitting. tel 562 8980.

Sundays

• Lions meet 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Bill 562 8441. • Toy Library 8–9pm. Kathryn 562 6271.

• Muritai Tennis Club 9.30–noon. Merryn 562 www.eastbournetoylibrary.co.nz 0236.

• Mainly Music 9.30–10.30am. Wendy 027 5628287.

• Church services - see page 28.

• Eastbourne Homebirth Group 1st Tuesday of the • SPACE at Days Bay Playcentre. Michelle 971 8598. month. Phone Kate 562-7096.

• AA Plunket Rooms 10am. Pauline 562 7833.

• East Harbour Women’s Club Bolivia card group 12.45

May Eastbourne Community Board Next ECB Meeting Tuesday 9 June 2015 - 7.15pm Eastbourne Womens’ Club, Muritai Road Previous agendas and papers available Council meetings - Home - Hutt City Council

Get informed and have your say The ECB members will be at the Eastbourne Women’s Club 15 minutes before the formal start of meetings to listen and talk with you.

You can make suggestions, give praise, criticise or just come for a chat.

Thanks for great support for Eastern Shared Path Thanks to everyone who made personal submissions on the Draft Long Term Plan and filled in the questionnaire supporting the Eastern Shared Path (formerly known to us as the Walking and Cycleway.) The response showed the great community support for this project which was very helpful to the Community Board in our oral submission on the plan. We are very hopeful the project will now move to the Final Long Term Plan and get the required subsidy.

Rona Bay Wharf

Board members are:

Virginia Horrocks (Chair) virginia.horrocks@huttcity.govt.nz Gilane Khalil (Deputy Chair) gilane.khalil@huttcity.govt.nz

Unfortunately this work is not progressing as well as we all hoped. Beams still need to be fabricated and the contractor has been tied up on another job! They tell us they may be able to start on Rona Wharf “fairly soon”!

ECB representatives on local organisations

Hayden Ray hayden.ray@huttcity.govt.nz

Eastbourne and Bays Community Trust - Murray Gibbons

Murray Gibbons murray.gibbons@huttcity.govt.nz

Okiwi Trust - Hayden Ray

Robert Ashe robert.ashe@huttcity.govt.nz

Eastbourne Bays Marine Drive Steering Group - Rob Ashe Eastbourne Youth Workers’ Trust - Gilane Kahlil

Cr. Tui Lewis tui.lewis@huttcity.govt.nz Cr. Michael Lulich michael.lulich@huttcity.govt.nz

Eastbourne and Bays Emergency Response Group - Ginny Horrocks

The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

SMOKE SIGNALS Unattended cooking is the main cause of house fires in NZ. If you got the chance to see Nigel Latta “Blows Stuff Up” on TV3 this week, the program highlighted very well, how quickly fire can spread and fully engulf a room in under 4mins and also how smoke alarms save lives by early detection. Do you have smoke alarms fitted? Are they placed in the correct areas? Have they been tested recently? If you need advice contact the Fire Brigade or visit the New Zealand Fire Service website for practical advice on Fire Safety in your home. (www.fire.org. nz).

Above: Matt George competes at the national firefighter combat challenge.

Brigades association.

Barry was also awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship

by Pencarrow Rotary for his services to the community and there were Two of our Senior Officers celebrated also presentations from various other milestones in Long Service in May. community associations.

Chief Fire Officer Ross Carroll celebrated 40 years’ service and Deputy Chief Fire Officer The Officers and members of Barry Ray celebrated 25 years’ service to the New Eastbourne Volunteer Fire Brigade Zealand Fire Service, Eastbourne Volunteer Fire would like to thank Ross and Baz Brigade and the Eastbourne Community. for their dedication, not only to the Ross was presented with a 40 Year Certificate Brigade, but also on behalf of the wider on his birthday at the Fire Station on Saturday Eastbourne community.

23rd May. A 25-year Gold Star function was held at Following on from last month, Wellesley College Centennial Hall on Saturday the Eastbourne Firefighter Combat 9th May for Barry. Barry was presented with Challenge Team and individuals a Gold Star Medal for 25 years’ service, made competed in the National competition a Life member of Eastbourne Volunteer Fire May 1st & 2nd in Wellington. The Brigade and received various trophies, plaques team equalled their time from the and medals from the Fire Service and United Fire Regionals of 2min 17sec and both individuals Heike Fetting and Matt George improved their regional times.

Matt improved his time by 16secs and Heike by 1min 10sec, taking 2nd place EVFB chief Ross Carroll is presented with an award for 40 yeasrs in the fire service by John May. in her age group.

A great effort by all and thank you Recent Call Outs: to the supporters who travelled over to shout • April 21 - Medical assist, Muritai Rd. your encouragement.

• April 29 - Unattended cooking, Pukatea St. A special thanks to Phil Benge for taking • May 12 - Medical assist, Rimu St. photos and supplying the chocolate fish.

• May 14 - Floodwater close to property,

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SPORT Football all go Football is on a firm footing in Eastbourne, thanks to the small feet of some of its newest participants.

The Eastbourne Football Club this season has four to six year-olds registered to play First Kicks football, their first introduction to the game.

Spokesperson Sola Freeman says those numbers are great for a relatively small club and are the result of the enthusiastic support of local parents.

“On a sunny Saturday morning this must be one of the best places to be in Eastbourne,” Freeman said. “(There’s) nothing better than watching or, even better, helping out with a good coffee in hand as your daughter or son play football.

Overall junior membership is particularly healthy with 158 players registered this season.

Thee are 42 players in seventh and eighth grade Fun Football, two ninth grade teams, two 10th grade and two teams in the 11th grade.

The 11th grade includes a travel league team which has a strong group of players being coached by the club's Development Officer James Prosser.

The club has entered an all-girls team in the 13th grade who won 5-2 against Wainuiomata last weekend in a very exciting game.

Eastbourne also has a 12th grade team which has a great core of players and an experienced coach but could do with a couple more players.

“If there are any 11 and 12 year-olds keen to give football a go we would welcome them with open arms,” Freeman said.

James Prosser, a former professional football player and an experienced and qualified football coach from the United States, will be continuing his development sessions over the winter sessions also. They have proved very popular, providing more football for those players keen to learn.

Fencer to represent NZ Eastbourne's Isaac Rusholme-Cobb has been selected to represent New Zealand at the Commonwealth Junior Fencing Championships at Cape Town, South Africa from July 11 to 17.

Rusholme-Cobb, who is among New Zealand's top young fencers and already well proven in international tournaments, will compete in both the epee and foil disciplines and in individual and teams events at under-17 and under-20 level.

The championships are for fencers under the age of 20.

Rusholme-Cobb has also been selected to represent New Zealand at the Australian under-17 championships, also in July.

His selection follows his second placing in the foil at the recent national under-17 championships and his fifth placing in the epee competition.

The epee performance was made remarkable by the face he was forced to withdraw from the latter stages of the competition with an injury, which was later diagnosed as a fractured pelvis.

Rusholme-Cobb has recently been on crutches but is confident of being fit for the Commonwealth event, which will be the most important international competition he has taken part in so far.

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News from Point Howard The new camera is proving its worth. Shortly after it was installed, a Westhill property was burgled. The camera footage provided excellent images of a suspect who was on foot, probably with a vehicle parked on Marine Drive. He made two trips up and down the road. The footage also identified a vehicle owned by a resident which passed the suspect. The resident was able to provide a good description. The Police believe they know the identity of the suspect and expect to speak to that person.

It is important that the Pt Howard Association has up-to-date vehicle registration details for residents so if you have changed your vehicle recently and/or are not receiving emails from the Association, please send an email to phassn@hotmail.com and a committee member will contact you.

Residents have been frustrated by the lack of street lighting since the storm in early May. While we would have thought that this was a council issue, it is apparently a fault with the power supply and is being handled by Wellington Electricity. The same problem exists in other parts of Hutt City and the lines company is working to locate the faults. It seems we need to be patient!

The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

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Young surfers keen to catch the next wave Surf's up in Eastbourne and it's some of the younger members of the community who are both making waves and catching waves.

It may come as news to some in Eastbourne that surfers regularly ride the waves off local beaches, especially around Burdan's Gate and Lion Rock. But a group of local youngsters catch those swells as often as conditions allow and have even created an informal group - the EB Boardriders - to better share their mutual love of surfing.

The group of around ten to 15 young surfers are aged between ten and 13 and often join with older teens and adult surfers to enjoy the challenge of catching the breaks off the Eastbourne shoreline.

Max Hahn, 12, and Flynn Healy, 11, are among the keen member of the new boardriders' group and are regular surfers. Conditions don't always come together to produce ideal, surfable waves at Eastbourne but when they do Max and Flynn say the breaks are great and rides are long.

This past week was one of the best on memory, they said. They're undeterred by chilly conditions, well protected from the cold by thick wet suits, hoods and booties. "If it's looking good I ring mum (Kirsty Healy) at lunchtime and say 'can you pick me up after school with the boards on the car'," Flynn said. Kirsty Healy is only too happy to do so and the boys are able to enjoy the waves before dashing home to a warm shower and dinner.

Flynn said last Monday was the best surfing day he can remember at Burdan's Gate, where surfers congregate close to the Bus Barn. There were 18 to 20 surfers, many from Wellington, taking advantage of what he says were big and clean waves some "head high".

Sometimes, when the swells are big and

Surfing at night is all part of the fun for the EB Boardriders.

dumpy at Lyall Bay - Wellington's main surfing destination - Wellingtonians look to Eastbourne for its kinder point breaks and clean breaking waves.

The boys will even surf at night and are working with other enthusiasts to have a firepit built which would allow surfers to warm up quickly after winter dips. Hutt City Council has also agreed, with Kirsty's encouragement, to remove a pole in the water at Burdan's Gate which has become a small hazard to surfers.

Flynn has been surfing most of his life. He began at two, often joining his father Joe who was an enthusiastic and experienced lifetime surfer.

Flynn has inherited his father's love for the sport,

his intrepid nature and hopes to continue in it as long as possible.

Another local surfer, 19 year-old Jordan Anderson, has produced a logo for the EB Boardriders and the boys are working with Kirsty to produce a range of clothing including hoodies, t-shirts, shorts and even stretch-and-grows.

Flynn says he has learned to tell when conditions are ripe for the best swells. "Southerly winds and a southerly swell are always good," he said. "After a big storm, the next day is always good...when you get a big storm and then it goes dead flat.

"Then you get the big and clean waves which are really good in Eastbourne."

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SPORT Seniors slip down the table A recent run of losses has reversed a strong start to the season by the Eastbourne senior football team which remains mid-table in Capital Division Five.

Eastbourne started the season well with two wins and a draw in its first three games but losses over the last three rounds to Naenae, Tawa and runaway competition leaders Upper Hutt have left them seventh overall after six rounds.

The season began with an impressive 4-1 win over Tawa ACU, followed by an exciting 3-3 draw with Brooklyn-Northern United and cliff-hanging 5-4 win over Waterside Karori.

Those results left Eastbourne among the tournament pacesetters but it has slipped back after a 9-1 loss to Upper Hutt, which is unbeaten in six games, a 2-0 loss to the Tawa Devils and a 5-2 loss to Naenae. Eastbourne has also had a bye round and was scheduled to play second-placed Victoria University in a full round of matches last Monday.

Eastbourne's performances have still been heartening. They have shown good goal-scoring ability, accumulating 15 goals so far this season which is more than the three teams immediately above them on the ladder.

The Eastbourne Masters have made an impressive start in Capital Masters Division Three, losing only once in their first seven games.

Eastbourne has had three wins and three draws and, with a single loss, lies in fourth place but equal on points with second-placed Upper Hutt and third-placed Petone.

The Eastbourne Masters most recently beat Wainuiomata 3-1 last weekend.

Tourny win for Muritai School Muritai School's Spurs and Hammers finished first and second in the boys' Year 5 B grade at the Central Zone football tournament, contested on May 5 at Petone.

The teams met in the final and the Spurs prevailed narrowly in a nail-biting match.

The Year 6 Muritai Gunners finished fourth in the Year 6 boys' A grade and the Muritai Nix were fourth in the Year 5 and 6 girls' C grade.

Old timers' success Eastbourne's senior rugby team lost 15-13 to perennial rivals the Old Boys-University Bunnies on Saturday in a match which was the highlight of the club's annual Old Timers' Day. All of Eastbourne's junior players had a chance to play at home in a series of matches which led up to the crowning match involving the seniors. While Eastbourne didn't manage to pull of a win in front of a big crowd of supporters, including many former players, the senior match was a thrilling finale to an enjoyable day.

The teams were rarely separated by more than a few points and Eastbourne had several winning chances, showing spirit and teamwork.

Eastbourne has had a mixed season so far in the first division of the Wellington 85kg restricted grade. After a first-up loss to Poneke, Eastbourne beat Upper Hutt 34-20 in a match which highlighted the growing cohesion of its forward pack and the pace and talent of its outside backs.

After a bye weekend, Eastbourne beat Kapiti 24-19 but lost to the Avalon Wolves before a postponement and last weekend's clash with Old Boys-University.

Old Timer’s Day is a regular highlight of the Eastbourne season, bringing together junior and senior club players.

The Eastbourne Herald, 30 May 2015

SPORT St Alban’s

Ezee Meals Menu St Alban’s Church Hall 11 Ngaio St, Eastbourne Mains: $8 • Roast Chicken • Roast Pork • Roast Beef • Roast Lamb • Roast Turkey • Corned Silverside • Beef Casserole • Braised Sausages Lights: $5 • Savoury Mince • Macaroni Cheese • Lamb Curry • Cottage Pie • Chicken Casserole Desserts: $3.50 • Fruit Crumble • Ginger Sponge Pudding

For more information please phone John on 562 8418

Church Services In Eastbourne

St Alban’s Anglican: 11 Ngaio St, Eastbourne Rev. Dr. Eleanor Sanderson, tel: 562 6076 Thursday: 10am, Sunday: 8am, 9.30am Sunday School: 9.30am St Ronan’s Presbyterian: Muritai Rd, Eastbourne tel: Parish Clerk 562 8753 Sunday Morning Worship: 9.30am Power Hour: 9.30am San Antonio Roman Catholic: Oroua St, Eastbourne tel: Fr Marlon Maylon Parish Priest 970 8405 Saturday Vigil Mass: 5.30pm Sunday (Sacred Heart, Petone): 9.30am & 5.30pm

Perfect conditions for Crazyman Finland-born Nelson athlete Elina Ussher won the Crazyman multisports event this month for the fifth time in 10 years, setting a record time in the women›s race.

The 39-year-old Ussher, who won the challenging event in 2006, 2007, 2011 and 2014 and whose husband, Richard, is also a former winner, took advantage of perfect conditions to beat the race record by almost 15 minutes.

She had narrowly missed the record, held by world champion Jess Simpson, in winning last year’s race but was able to smash the record this year in sunny and calm conditions. She set a new mark of 4 hours, 25 minutes, 43 seconds for the 13 kilometre kayak, 30 kilometre mountainbike ride and 13 kilometer trail run in the race which begins from Days Bay. Ailsa Rollinson of Wanaka, who finished in second place, also went under the record, Elina Ussher. posting the fastest time by a woman on the mountainbike leg. Naomi Whitehead of Nelson was third, 10 minutes ahead of the first local competitor.

Trevor Voyce of Nelson won the men's race, despite losing five minutes with a broken chain

on the mountainbike stage. He then came from behind to beat Luke Osborne of Hastings and Dan Busch of Nelson in a winning time of 3 hours, 54 minutes, 18 seconds.

The 25th edition of the race featured competitors aged from 14 to 64.

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Wartime photographs, letters and memorabilia of and by people with close links to the Eastern Bays are wanted for Eastbourne in War project. All care taken and prompt return. Contact Julia Stuart 04 5626067, julia.stuart@clear.net.nz Eastbourne Scout Group - Amnesty on Hall keys, first aid kits and other group gear and equipment. Could previous leaders and

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING

The Historical Society of Eastbourne Inc.

the annual General meeting of the eastbourne-Bays community trust will be held at the eastbourne service centre

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING St Ronan’s Church Hall Tuesday 9th June, 2015 at 7.30pm Speaker will be Mike Rumble - “Matiu Island and the Little Blue Penguins” followed by supper

Drop copy and payment into The Eastbourne Herald letterbox in the Eastbourne Library foyer, or email copy to: editor@eastbourneherald.co.nz or phone us on 562 7500

parents please drop any Hall keys and Scout property off to 8 Mahina Rd at your earliest convenience.

Tuesday 30 June 2015 at 7.30pm Please refer to the following web site for information on the trust: www.eastbourne-bays-community-trust.org.nz

Contact: George Tuffin Tel:562 7520

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All aspects of hard and soft landscaping including:

• DRAINLAYER • SITE WORKS RICHARD MCMASTER

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er tson b o R Plumbing Services 0274 462 821

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insurance repair and restoration work chassis and wheel alignment specialists FREE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY

Phone: 568-6363

Certifying Plumber and Gasfitter Contact Steve 021607658 plumbgasmaint@gmail.com

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Shop 8 Village Corner Rimu Street, Eastbourne

Ph 568 2222

SAFARI REAL ESTATE LTD LICENSED UNDER THE REAA 2008

BREATHTAKINGLY BEAUTIFUL - 219 Marine Drive, Lowry Bay BEO $3.2M Technically a renovation, however only 2 rooms of the original 1920’s Bernard Johns designed home remain, with the balance being built new, to exacting and Award Winning standards by masters of their craft. Now extending to a generous 380m2, the scale and street appeal of the home are undeniable, enhancing its Arts and Crafts origins, with a thoroughly clean and crisp interior enhanced with elements of Danish design, and special touches everywhere you look. Located on a prime 1430m2 waterfront site in Lowry Bay opposite its iconic heritage listed Boatshed, you couldn’t imagine a more idyllic setting, gazing out to the harbour, the city and the unique regional park that envelopes this beautiful bay.

The main house offers 5 bedrooms, 2 of which are ensuite, with the Master Bedroom occupying an entire wing of the top floor, complete with sitting area with harbour views, and the super luxurious bathroom featuring the most stunning custom designed Bisazza mosaic tiles that are quite simply a work of art. It is little wonder that this ensuite won the Bathroom Lifestyle Award in 2013.

• 4-6 car garaging • Detached entertainment pavillion.

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DAYS BAY DOER UPPER

54 Ferry Road, Days Bay BEO $535,000

DELIGHTFUL FAMILY HOME 3 Puriri Street BEO $835,000

Offered to market at enquiries over $535,000, that’s a whopping $85,000 below RV, that leaves value to be added at 54 Ferry Road. With a wonderful vista overlooking popular Days Bay, this is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a 3-bedroom home with oodles of potential. All buyers looking for a project, young families wishing to get into the Bays, or future prospectors, should consider this property. The house itself is well positioned for sun, has lots of space and, with its high ceilings and timber panelling, will appeal to those lovers of old school charm. This is one of Eastbourne’s most popular bays. Combined with its excellent location, well located for schools and Eastbourne village, and the features below, you should not miss this one.

This 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home offers everything for the family buyer - with its numerous living spaces, great indoor outdoor flow, gorgeous garden and of course the prime location. Added extras such as the ability to have a “granny flat” set-up downstairs just heighten the appeal. The home is full of charm from outside to within: its wood panelling, dormer windows, handsome staircase, cosy conservatory, antique brick pathways. Warmth created by the use of lovely timbers such as rimu and cedar is continued with gas heating and well maintained joinery. Puriri Street, with its proximity to the beach and superb position for sun, is a real winner with family buyers in Eastbourne - they can easily walk to the village or beach: children gain their independence readily. This home has a wonderful feel and is ready for the next owner to love and cherish it too.

Sinead Diederich 021 025 81960

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