23 July Independent Herald

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By Jacob Page

Former Broadmeadows and Onslow College baritone, Benjamin Reason is chasing his dream of being an international singer in London but still longs for home.

The 23-year-old is one of two recipients of Dame Malvina Major Foundation Arts Excellence Awards for the Wellington region, receiving $5,000 towards his studies.

Usually he is home in North Wellington at this time of year but the Coronavirus has meant he has remained in the UK. Continued on page 2.

Former Onslow College baritone, Benjamin Reason is following his dream to sing professionally in London.

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Benjamin chases vocal dream on stage Continued from page 1.

Benjamin, who is entering his final year of undergraduate vocal studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, says he is incredibly grateful to have received the award this year.

“Like so many Kiwi artists far from home, I’m facing the realities of transitioning into an underfunded, largely freelance industry, made all the more difficult for us during this unprecedented time. This generous support from the Dame Malvina Major Foundation will help enable me to complete my degree in London at this crucial stage in both my professional and personal development.”

Benjamin knows he is chasing a lofty dream which is years in the making but it’s taken some time to get this far.

He grew up singing, with his Dad introducing him to folk artists like Simon and Garfunkel.

He then performed in a choir at primary school and performed in theatre productions at Onslow College, including the lead in Sweeney Todd.

However, once he finished school, he didn’t sing for 10 months, instead he worked as a gardener doing odd-jobs and

behind the counter at a Civic Video store.

“I always enjoyed singing but it wasn’t until very recently that I decided to pursue this professionally,” he says.

“Even at the stage where I’m at it’s a test of one’s perseverance and resilience in many aspects.

Benjamin says his current study includes stage-craft, language skills because he often sings in German and Italian and it allows him to convey the emotions that he sings about.

There’s also technical training and improving the vocal chords and tract.

“Our voice is like any other muscle, you have to train it so you can sing a three hour opera and not get tired.

“They say it takes as long to become an opera singer as it does to become a doctor and I don’t expect to really hit my stride until my 30s.

He says a post-graduate degree and then a masters following that is most likely.

“I’d hope in the next five years I can get some festival contracts to launch my career.

Benjamin credits his two music teachers at Onslow College, Justin Pearce and Katherine

Broadmeadows baritone, Benjamin Reason, 23, hopes to make it big on stage one day.

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“Justin put me on to my coach called Bruce Greenfield and away we went.” ”The whole process reignited my passion for singing.

“I’ve been fortunate to have really great mentors who saw

something in me and I’m singing in a way I couldn’t imagine three or fours years ago when I got offered this scholarship.

One day he hopes to make it big as a travelling singer but he knows that will be a goal that will happen one day at a time.

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5.1 percent rates hike as Annual Plan confirmed Wellington City Council approves Annual Plan and 5.1% rates increase Wellington City Councillors formally adopted the 2020/2021 Annual Plan and with it, a 5.1 percent rates increase.

The plan includes a 5.1% rates increase, reduced from the 7.1% forecast for this year in the 2018/2028 long term plan.

The Annual Plan includes provision for rates deferrals where ratepayers have been significantly financially affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Councillors also voted not to increase fees and charges this year except for some waste and marina fees.

During the period affected

Wellington Mayor Andy Foster

by lockdown, the Council also froze or forgave a range of fees, charges and rentals to help various businesses and organisations affected by Covid-19.

On average, this will mean a household in a home with a rat-

ing value of $700,000 might see around a $150 increase in their annual rates bill, providing that the rateable value hasn’t changed since the last rating year.

Wellington Mayor Andy Foster says there’s no doubt this Annual Plan has been a difficult process.

“Pre-Covid-19 we were facing significant cost increases to deliver existing services, respond to earthquake and resilience issues, Let’s Get Wellington Moving, and increased investment in our three-waters networks, Te Ngākau Civic Precinct and the new temporary central city libraries.

“This all meant we were looking at a rates increase of 9.2%.

“The pandemic has put in-

General Elections candidates meeting in Karori The Rotary Club of Karori combined with the Karori Residents’ Association, has arranged a public meeting for Wellington Central candidates in this year’s General Election on 19 September, to be held at the Karori Normal School Hall, Donald St Karori, on Thursday August 27 at 7pm.

This meeting will be held just prior to the ballot papers for the election coming out in early September.

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creased pressure on our budget while decreasing the ability of some ratepayers to pay.

“It’s been a balancing act to remain fiscally responsible, not put unbearable burden on ratepayers, keep delivering services and maintain our facilities to the level that Wellingtonians expect,he says..

“We know many people and businesses in Wellington have been financially impacted by Covid and that a 9.2% rates increase this year is unacceptable.

Therefore, along with borrowing to offset the pandemic impacts, we have also made more than $7.4 million of cost savings and taken on more risk to keep rates as low as possible.”

Feedback wanted on Khandallah intersection The Wellington City Council is engaging with the Khandallah community about congestion and safety concerns at the Box Hill, Burma Road, Station Road and Baroda Street intersection.

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Totara Park walking track a step closer

By Jacob Page

Johnsonville’s Totara Park walking track is making a big push to its completion.

The project has been a labour of love for a dedicated group of individuals for the past four years.

Project coordinator Graeme Sawyer says the finish line is in sight.

“It’s been a long time coming but we are hopeful of having it walkable by this time next year,” he says.

“We are hell-bent on completing the bits we need to by December so the Council can build in some steps at the start because the entrance at the terminal end of Broderick Rd is a bit procarious.

“We are hopeful that by the

time we are done, we’ll go from a block of land that nobody noticed before to something that has some recreational value.

Totara Park is a 2.3 hectare patch of regenerating native bush which was ignored for several decades.

Graeme says there was still more volunteers needed for the working bee this Saturday from 1pm to 4pm.

“We can have people do native tree planting, or people can dig out tree stumps and then there is the more normal things like levelling off part of the track itself.

Graeme says it will hopefully become a much needed recreational space in Johnsonville which he believed was under-served with options for the people who lived there to exercise and play.

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House fire in Karori One person suffered smoke inhalation after a house fire in Karori, on Tuesday.

Fire crews were at the scene of the fire on Allington Road at 1:30pm.

The blaze took 10 minutes to bring under control and no one else was home at the time of the fire.

Basin for bike workshop A group of dedicated volunteers has worked hard to ensureJohnsonville's Totara Park walking track should be all set to go by July next year. Photo: Supplied.

Bicycle Junction are running a portable bike workshop which will be set up at the Basin Reserve today from 7am to 9am.

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Roy’s life of housing around

By Jacob Page

Roy Kellahan has always been a character with a story to tell.

The 79-year-old has put pen to paper on his life in Johnsonville.

The book, ’A Long Ride from Johnsonville’ - From Cowtown to Thriving City Suburb; chronicles his early years in the 1940s and 1950s right through to the current day, has proved so popular it is about to get a second print run.

“I tried to keep my early years short but interesting and then moved into how Johnsonville used to be when I was growing it.

“The way everyone used to know each other and you could leave your cars unlocked - it was an amazing town, just marvellous.

“The old Empress Theatre was a great place for boys to go see the cowboy movies and a lot of the boys rode their horses in because they couldn’t afford cars.

“Johnsonville was known as Cowtown in those days with the stockyards close by so riding a horse seemed to work for us.”

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Rodney Scanlan, a childhood friend, says Roy has never been one to sit still and has touched many people’s lives – including introducing horses in large numbers to Ohariu Valley and building the fully enclosed, large indoor riding school there.

“By the time Roy was walking he was into mischief, there were always adventures to be had and little has changed since then.

“His achievements are the result of hard work, the ability to take risks and being willing to face any challenge thrown at him. Rarely has anyone packed so much into their life.”

Roy says he always had a soft spot for Ohariu Valley.

“I wanted to write a lot about Ohariu Valley where I spent a lot of my youth, and a lot of my life in fact.

“I got involved in a country club out there and helped build up the horse numbers.

“There were 12 when I started and by the time I had finished there was more than 2000 and it made quite a big impact.

“A lot of overseas people would then

come out to do horse-trekking so you’d make friends and go visit them, it was spectacular,” he says.

Earlier this month Roy married his partner of 38 years, Marg, after a 10-year engagement.

He is battling a terminal illness but remains in fine spirits as he continues to defy the odds.

“I’ve met so many people that have been a huge help to me along the way and to have made so many quality friends over the years, I feel very honoured and privileged.

“I’ve met scallywags and others who are almost Lord-like.

“It’s been a down to earth life and I’ve loved every minute of it.

“I love practical jokes and having fun,” he says.

“There’s a lovely saying from Zorba The Greek which goes ’Every man needs a little madness or he’ll never dare cut the rope and be free.’ and I think that’s so true.”

People interested in purchasing the book Roy Kellahan signs one of his autobiographies on his life can email beam25@icloud.com and living in and around Johnsonville. Photo: Supplied.

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While studying at university in Wellington Alysha Nichol got interested in the power of crystals and precious stones. She gave it away for a while but the recent lock-down gave her an opportunity to get back into it.

Alysha was at the Matariki celebrations in Wainuiomata over the weekend and held a stall at the Hub with her stones and crystals on display.

“I decided to pick up my interest in the crystals and stones during lock-down.

It helped to break up my day and gave me something different to do.”

“It was a great help because I was working from home and I needed something to end my working day and this turned out to Alysha Nichol with a selection of her precious stones. be a really good way of doing that and a really good thing for me to get back Photo: Gerald Rillstone

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“I am self taught mostly when it comes to the crystals, I learnt a lot of it from videos on Youtube,” she says.

“I used to go out and collect stones to polish but I found it easier to get them from a supplier.”

All the stones have a different purpose she says and part of it is the energy they give off.

Alysha originally got into making necklaces out of the stones and crystals to help her relax while she was studying but as her life got busier, after her studies, she cast the stones aside.

Among her collection she has Lapis Lazuli which is a deep blue stone prized for its colour, Bloodstone or Heliotrope which is reputed to have magical properties and Amethyst which has its own set of protective properties.

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The future of the Wellington Central Library is set to be addressed in the coming weeks.

Central Library future passes another stage Wellington Mayor Andy Foster and Councillors voted on a number of amendments on the proposed Statement of Proposal on the future of the Central Library, on Tuesday “Wellington is facing a number of significant challenges but also exciting opportunities to invest in the long term future of the city. This includes our Central Library service, which is why I want the fullest public consultation possible,” says Mayor Foster.

“The Council’s preferred option is to remediate the building to a highly resilient level, which would see the Central Library serve our communities for least the next 50 to 60 years, and reduce the risk of further disruptions which frustrate everyone if we were only to partially remediate the building.

“Today’s debates focused on a number of amendments and views. Councillors were free to express their views, which they did.

My objectives going into today’s meeting were to ensure we approached the discussion and consultation with an open mind and arrived at an agreement to launch the public engagement and consultation process.

“The final Statement of Proposal will be released next Monday 27 July and kick off a six-week consultation process. I encourage everyone to read about the options and get involved with the consultation events,” says Mayor Foster.

“Knowing how vital the Central Library service is, I am pleased how quickly we moved to set up three interim CBD branches,” says Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons, Portfolio Leader Libraries. “Te Awe Library in Brandon Street

opened last week and is receiving great feedback from people using it.

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The preferred Option C proposes remediating the building to the highest level, including base-isolation. Option C would provide the highest level of safety for people using the building during, and immediately following, a significant earthquake, and reduce the likelihood of significant, costly repairs after an earthquake, or additional strengthening to meet building regulation changes.

Under the Statement of Proposal the Council has to provide all practicable options for the public to consider, along with any options that were discarded. The public can recommended any of the options provided in the Statement of Proposal, including those ones which were discarded.

“The Council and our community need to weigh up cost, speed of delivery and level of resilience. No option can deliver all of those, so there will need to be trade-offs that our community has to consider and, give us their views so to inform the final decision in October,” said Mayor Foster.

Public consultation and engagement will run between Monday 27 July and Monday 7 September.

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A windless Wellington winter day on Monday provided just the right conditions this week for the team down at Cobham Drive to carefully lift and install the biggest boulders.

Many of the rocks, some weighing up to five tonnes, were found buried in mounds of the earth and are being reused as part of the landscaping.

Along with the thousands of hardy native plants which will be going in, and the erosion protection work happening, there will be lots of safe nooks and crannies where kōrora (little blue penguins) can nest. Rocks on Cobham Drive get aerial on Monday. Photo: WCC.

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Matariki moving with one last Ngaio event

Celtic Plus, tuning up for the Celtic Dance on Saturday night.

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By Jacob Page

Ngaio’s own Matariki festival 2020 is nearly over.

“We’re sad” says Ngaio Union Minister Sue Brown, “We’ve loved throwing open our doors over the past two weeks and inviting everyone to come right on in to enjoy lights, songs, stories and to learn about Matariki.”

But happily there’s still one more event to come. on Saturday at 7pm, Ngaio Union will throw its doors wide open and welcome in anyone who’s keen for an evening of dance, music and family fun - with food and drink thrown in.

“It’s family friendly and non-alcoholic,” says Sue.

“You’ll be walked through all the dances by expert ‘callers’, and no previous experience is needed. And if you just want to sit, watch the dancers and listen to the music, that’s fine too.” The live music comes from Celtic Plus, a celtic band well known in Ngaio.”

Numbers are limited by floor space, so to be sure of entry, come in plenty of time.

Entry is free but a koha is welcomed for the Ngaio Community Assistance Fund. And bring along some food to share for supper.

Ngaio Union at the corner of Crofton Road and Kenya Street.

“You can’t miss it’ says Sue ‘It’s the building with the giant mural painted on the outside wall, the lights will be twinkling for Matariki, and there’ll be music drifting down the street.”

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readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street.

Q: If you could choose a dream career what would it be?

Alysha Nichol A job crafting or using my hands.

Aria Baikie A paramedic would be my choice. I love helping people out

Brandon Reihana A racing car driver, I like cars and that would be great.

Kody Loretz I would love to be the manager of a creative gallery or art space.

Liana Faapusa My dream career would be being a nurse. I like to look after people.

Lucia Faapusa I would like to be a spy to fight the bad guys and spy on my sister.

EYE ON CRIME In Johnsonville there was a break-in at St. Brigid’s School.

The security system detected several activities in classrooms where computer skills are taught.

The security company was asked to send a guard to check the premises but when he arrived the intruders had gone. A TV set is known to have been taken.

A check will be made for other possible losses. The school is at

present closed for school holidays. A silver Toyota Hiace light van parked briefly during the evening in Ohariu Road had a right side window smashed which activated the alarm. The owner ran out but the intruder had gone.

Nothing was stolen.

In Newlands a neighbour walking their dog in the early morning noticed two men trying to force open the front window of a house in

Peppertree Lane. The home owner was alerted and the two intruders departed. No access gained.

Nearby CCTV footage is being examined. Police have full details of a vehicle believed to have been used by the intruders.

In Churton Park a silver Mazda Demio hatchback parked overnight in the driveway of a house in Churton Drive was stolen. It was later recovered in a damaged

condition at the Churton Park Tennis Club where it had been abandoned. The ignition had been removed and a left rear quarterlight window had been smashed.

In Karori a black and orange KTM road motorbike, parked overnight in Makara Road was stolen. A scooter parked next to it was untouched.

In Northland a black Suzuki Swift parked in Garden Road was

found by the owner to have had a left rear quarterlight window smashed. As the vehicle had not been used for several days it is not known when the damage was done. A grey Mitsubishi Mirage parked overnight in Northland Road was broken into. A rear passenger window was smashed to gain access. The vehicle was searched but nothing is reported to have been stolen.

What are the 5 ways the election garden club AGM may affect the property market? Johnsonville Following on from the prestigious trophy. some of them are informal

Hey Everyone! Gosh, what a few weeks of politics we have had recently. With coronavirus not showing any signs of slowing down globally, how we operate as a country is becoming increasingly important. Looking at the high number of people that did not vote in the 2017 elections, we need to all encourage each other to do our independent research (not just read the news/social media) and make an informed decision for our 2020 election.

Following on from an earlier article, property markets are completely dictated by human behaviour and response, and without a doubt election time is full of variables that will affect our thought patterns and behaviours. Historically, there is a drop in sales in the weeks leading up to the elections; here are 5 ways the elections may affect the property market.

1. Campaign Promises – Without a doubt, every single election, there have been campaign promises that attempt to control property prices.

From Kiwibuild, banning foreign buyers, to making it harder for investors and disincentivising landlords – Politicians on all spectrums have tried it all. Although historically, none of this has made any significant effect on reducing property prices – there are always enough consumers, who in the past believed in campaign promises and delayed their purchasing plans.

2. Drop in sales – Because of point #1 we typically see a relative drop in the volume of houses sold during the campaign period, followed by a spike in sales in the months after the election. The novelty of believing in campaign promises typically gets worn down by price increases and houses sold – so naturally people who have paused their plans to buy, start buying again – creating the spike. This is somewhat like Covid-19, we had a brief pause in the market, followed by much higher prices and demand.

3. Interest Rates / LVR Rules – Interest rates are extremely low at the moment. To think just a few years ago we were writing these same words about interest rates being over 4%. As saving money in the bank becomes less profitable, more

and more people are looking at alternative investments. Hence the increase in share trading and of course… property. It is going to be interesting to see how each party will attempt to manage this situation.

4. Wellington Employment – Changes in government always lead to changes in the public sector, with new focus group for this, select committee for that – this has always created good, healthy movement in the Wellington property market with job changes.

5. Unemployment - We have enjoyed low unemployment rates for a few years, and we have yet to see the mass lay-offs predicted from Covid-19. Domestic tourism is up and even the Waikato reached record median sale prices last month. However, one stat that will affect the property market that political parties will be looking at is the underutilisation rate (%) in our workforce. Businesses are going to need to adapt, make changes to the way they operate, and lead with an innovative spirit. What the government does will impact this and the potential jobs that come from it.

All in all, the property market in our local area should stay strong, it is always inevitable that the market gets briefly disrupted. If you are thinking of buying or selling a house this year and want to know how you can achieve your goals in this kind of market, get in touch – our team would be more than happy to discuss!

Have a wonderful week everyone, and make sure you enrol to vote!

covid shutdown the Johnsonville Garden Club finally got to have its annual general meeting one month later than usual.

Club president Danae Heinz says one of the highlights of the meeting was the awarding of the General Foods Trophy.

“Each month there is something different on the competition table to be voted on and it can be a photo of your garden or a vegetable and a herb, we have a long list of combinations that we use during the year,” she says.

“It is always matched to the seasons and all members have the opportunity to vote on what is on the table.”

Jill Merrick’s and Allan Whiting’s entries through out the year garnered the most votes overall making them the winners of the

The club had it’s 25 birthday in 2019 and is still proving very popular with 140 members who meet on the third Friday of the month.

It was originally set up in 1994 by Alison Masteron as a daytime subsidiary of the Johnsonville Horticultural Society and then replaced the Society in 1998.

“We go on garden tours

ones and a lot of members are older and have had gardens and like to come along and talk to others interested in gardens and we have a sales table as well,” Danae says.

The club is proving very popular with the welcome of two new members and a waiting list of seven people eager to join the club.

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ABOVE: Johnsonville Garden Club president Danae Heinz with General Foods trophy winners Jill Merrick and Allan Whiting.

Photo: Gerald Rillstone.

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Next Generation Real Estate.

Dressed to Impress?

YIP! 59 Dress Circle, Newlands 3

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Beautifully presented, freshly carpeted and decorated executive home with gorgeous harbour views in one of Newland's best streets. Perfect for couples or small families who still value spacious living in a great neighbourhood. 20 minutes to the CBD, close to the shops and schools in Newlands, this gorgeous home has it all.

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With large internal garage and spare bedroom below, the rest of the accommodation is on the first floor, where the views can be enjoyed from the open-plan living/dining rooms and kitchen - you can even go out to the deck to really soak in the atmosphere and vista.

RV $730,000

For Sale by Tender

3.00pm Thursday 30th July

Clint Fitzgibbon, Team YIP 021 0885 0406

A Home For All Seasons? YIP! 36C Horokiwi Road West, Newlands 3

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Fabulous low maintenance starter home in superb location - close to the bus route, transport links to the city and Newlands shops and schools.

Classic weatherboard construction on compact and ultra-low maintenance section offering contemporary, open-plan living spaces,

FOR SALE

modern kitchen and bathroom with separate toilet.

Internal garage with ample off-street parking this home has great storage and plenty of windows to make for a bright and airy home. A heatpump ensures cozy winters whilst sliding doors to the sheltered and private patio allow for al-fresco dining in summer - entertainment options all year!

RV $680,000 For Sale by Tender 3.00pm Thursday 30th July 2020

Clint Fitzgibbon, Team YIP 021 0885 0406

Henrietta Catalan 021 805 566

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Next Generation Real Estate.

Awe-somes View?

YIP! 44 Somes Crescent, Newlands 3

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After having owned and loved this family home for 33 years, the time has come for our vendor to move on. This wonderful 1960's home has all the ingredients to become your lovely family home.

Right from entering this property it offers a welcoming and relaxed

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ambiance. Split level with three good sized double bedrooms, open plan kitchen, dining and living areas. You can relax on the deck and enjoy the views of Wellington Harbour and Somes Island and enjoy your breakfast in the morning sun.

Downstairs has even more space with a large rumpus room for the kids or separate living space, great for teenagers. RV $540,000

For Sale by Tender

3.00pm Wednesday 12th August

Shannon Crawford, Team YIP 027 665 2501

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For a free rental appraisal on your home, give Allistair a call 027 209 4214.

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Next Generation Real Estate.

Make Your Dreams Come True? YIP! 35 Lacebark Lane, Woodridge 4

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Fabulous low maintenance double-glazed, modern family home just awaiting its lucky new owners. Beautifully presented, enjoying all-day sun and great views, it's perfectly designed for modern, convenient family living.

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The thoughtful design allows for two open-plan living areas, modern, well-appointed kitchen, two gorgeous bathrooms and internally accessed double-garage.

Sliding doors connect the living space to the private, easy-care garden and patio areas, perfect for summer entertaining and safe for children and pets.

RV $860,000

For Sale by Tender

3:00pm Wednesday 22nd July 2020

Shannon Crawford, Team YIP 027 665 2501

The Best of The Bay!!

7 Chaffey Crescent, Titahi Bay 3

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Wow, what a super package for the first home buyer or an immaculate downsize or solid investment option.

This gorgeous 3 bedroom home has had loved poured into it and been tastefully renovated to a very high standard throughout. It is crisp, fresh and modern but exudes warmth and ambience. The grounds are fully fenced, and have a mix of raised vege plots and flat lawns, to give the

FOR SALE

whole family plenty of space to play and entertain. The property enjoys fantastic all day sun and is elevated from the street giving it privacy and a lovely outlook.

A skip, hop and a jump to schools, shops and public transport this terrific home will not last long.

RV $520,000

Deadline Sale

Thursday 13 August 2020

Jane Mather 021 339 623

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Next Generation Real Estate.

Move in READY! Owners are Building 23 Taylor Terrace, Tawa 3

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This classic 1950s home is full of character and has been beautifully modernized for your enjoyment. This 140sqm family home offers three light and bright bedrooms, a massive open plan kitchen/dining & living space that guarantees space for the whole family.

You will love the sunny aspect which is perfect for entertaining while the

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rear garden has space for your family and pets to play safely.

Close to Taylor Park and in zone for Tawa intermediate and Tawa College, it's only minutes from Tawa Centre and public transport. So don't wait.

RV $620,000 Deadline Sale 3.00pm Wednesday 5th August 2020

Josh Tararo 021 025 46270

Aleisha Price 027 389 3311

104 Oxford Street, Tawa 3

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SOLD with 100K+ over RV! Contact Jane Mather on 021 339 623 and Aleisha Price on 027 389 3311

9 Tralee Place, Johnsonville 3

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SOLD 22% over RV with multiple offers received!

Contact Clint Fitzgibbon, Team YIP on 021 0885 0406

8 Dawson Street, Berhampore 4

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Newlands

36C Horokiwi Road West

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Johnsonville

4/21 Rotoiti Street

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Churton Park

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Johnsonville

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Newlands

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Tawa

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Newlands

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Churton Park

47 Waverton Terrace

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Churton Park

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Titahi Bay

7 Chaffey Crescent

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Woodridge

35 Lacebark Lane

Deadline Sale 1.00 pm Tuesday 21st July 2020 Contact Mike Luputiu on 027 488 3650

Meet your local Principals

Thursday July 23, 2020

Raewyn Watson, Ngaio School “Ngaio School students are provided with a range of rich learning experiences to engage them and ensure their wellbeing and learning needs are catered for. Our positive learning culture is supported by our school’s ROCKET values – we support our students to be Resilient, Open-minded, Curious, Kind, Empathetic and Trustworthy. Students are supported to be active participants in their own learning across the curriculum as they ‘Soar to New Heights’.

We work hard to foster the identity, language, culture and uniqueness of all students so they

have a sense of belonging and develop learning pathways to ensure they reach their full potential.

We encourage family/whqnau engagement in children’s learning and value these positive, constructive relationships between parents, teachers and students.

We are very lucky to have a varied outdoor environment, with an arboretum, adventure playgrounds, a large sports field, shade areas and hard court areas. In the warmer terms, the children swim in our heated swimming pool.”

Narelle Umbers - Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Principal Narelle Umbers is an innovative educational leader with a passion for providing the best opportunities for girls and young women. Ms Umbers introduced Visible WellbeingTM to Marsden School in January 2019. The science-based approach based on positive psychology, developed by renowned Psychologist Professor Lea Water, has been successfully implemented in over 100 schools world-wide and is a proactive and intentional approach across all year levels and disciplines to improve student and staff wellbeing. “We

have done this to enhance our already extensive Pastoral care programme, because everyone’s wellbeing matters, and we know high levels of wellbeing enhance learning and academic outcomes”, says Ms Umbers. Families are increasingly seeking the very best education for their daughters and there is strong evidence that shows girls’ schools provide the best environment for that. “Typically, girls learn differently to boys, so when education is tailored to girls’ learning needs and preferences, and activities and academic opportunities are free of gender

stereo-typing, girls are empowered to achieve their potential, ready to take their part in an exciting future”. Girls Years 1-13, co-ed Preschool, www.marsden.school.nz Phone: 04 476 8707

Richard Kirk - Principal Scots College Prep School Developing students who take ownership of their own learning, alongside encouraging positive citizenship that instils values and high personal standards is the vision of Scots College Prep School. Prep School Principal Richard Kirk believes in providing each student with a safe and caring environment in which they can experience the joys and challenges of learning that prepares them to navigate the next stage of their education with distinction.

At Scots College Prep School, all students from Year 1 to 6 undertake weekly classes

with specialist teachers in Te Reo, Arts and PE. Scots is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and the Prep School proudly delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) that focuses on delivering a quality, rounded education with relevant real-world contexts.

Student agency and action is embedded in the PYP with a mixture of traditional, inquiry and play-based learning evident in classrooms.

Website: www.scotscollege.school.nz Email: enquiries@scotscollege.school.nz Phone: 04 3880863

Kent Favel - Principal, St Mark’s School Kent Favel believes that one of the main appeals of St Mark’s School is its strong sense of family and community. “St Mark’s is a place with a real family feel”, he says. “We provide a warm, inclusive and nurturing environment which has seen us become one of New Zealand’s most respected schools.”

Located at the Basin Reserve, St Mark’s is an International Baccalaureate World School, educating boys and girls from Preschool right through to Year 8. It is small enough to be able to provide very individualized

learning for students, but it is also extremely well resourced with an exceptional range of subjects and opportunities.

St Mark’s has been a co-educational school for over 100 years, and this is something which Kent proudly believes in. “Co-educational schools reflect the diversity of our society.

This is boys and girls, learning, playing and working together, just like the world we live in”.

Web: www.st-marks.school.nz Ph: 04 385 9489

Brendan Pitman - Wellesley College Brendan joined Wellesley in 2015. This is what he says about our school - “Wellesley is not just a school, it’s a destination. With the hills, the bay and the sea as their extended classroom, our boys discover the love of learning without even realising it.”

Wellesley’s aim is to bring out the best in each boy. In a world of constant change and increasing disruption, we believe that empowering each boy to find his potential, and unlock his passions,

will ultimately be how he will succeed in his own special way.

Wellesley has a rich history, so we take lessons from past experiences and blend 100 years of tradition with future-focused innovative thinking in our education.

Our kura, school, is proud of its strong set of values, and our expectations of our boys and community are high. All staff are consummate professionals and make up the rich fabric that keeps the heart of Wellesley beating.

Jayne-Ann Young - Queen Margaret College Jayne-Ann Young has been our Principal for three years, joining us as an innovator in educational delivery. She is passionate about creating opportunities for young woman, and ensuring they have the confidence and resilience to pursue their passions and realise their potential.

“We want students to be adventurous in how they learn, and allow them to explore and find personal strengths as they develop vital skills for the future. Our unique wellbeing and extracurricular

programmes allow your daughter to thrive as she takes her place in the world.”

Queen Margaret College offers contemporary learning in the heart of Wellington. We are a cosmopolitan school that nurtures growth within a culture of unity and sisterhood.

We are the only girl’s school in New Zealand that offers International Baccalaureate for Years 1 to 13. Senior students having the option to attain either NCEA or IB qualifications.

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NZSO back on tour from August The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra from August will play from Kerikeri to Invercargill in a series of tours scheduled for the rest of the year.

The first concert tour, Spirit, will be performed in Wellington and Auckland on 6 and 7 August. The Wellington concert will also be live-streamed.

The NZSO aims to keep each tour as close as possible to how it was first advertised but has had to make some changes to Spirit due to entry restrictions for international artists.

Spirit will now feature internationally acclaimed New Zealand tenor Simon O’Neill with the Orchestra led by NZSO Principal Conductor in Residence Hamish McKeich.

The tour was to have featured Russian-born conductor Vasily Petrenko and Korean pianist Yeol Um Son. O’Neill will perform a selection of outstanding songs by music greats Gustav Mahler and Richard Strauss. The Orchestra will also perform two uplifting works: Hector Berlioz’s exuberant Le Corsaire Overture and Sergei Prokofiev’s heroic Fifth Symphony.

Berlioz’s Le Corsaire Overture was inspired by a voyage he made on a corsair sailing ship and reading Lord Byron’s poem The Corsair.

O’Neill will perform Mahler’s masterpiece Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen ‘Songs of a Wayfarer’, inspired by the composer’s infatuation with a

soprano.

O’Neill will follow with six of Strauss’ finest lieder: the song cycle Ruhe, meine Seele, Cäcilie, Heimliche Aufforderung and Morgen, along with Allerseelen and Zueignung.

Prokofiev’s Fifth Symphony premiered in 1945 to acclaim in the USSR and was also so popular with American audiences the composer featured on the cover of Time magazine. Prokofiev wrote his symphony as the tide of the Second World War turned to the Allies. He described his work as “a symphony of the greatness of the human spirit, a song of praise of free and happy mankind”. Scholars have since speculated that it is also a call for artistic freedom.

You can’t Lockdown Love There was nothing but love at St Ninian’s school holiday programme last week. With the theme of “You Can’t Lockdown Love”, Rev Hana Popea-Dell and her team of volunteers led the children through a range of fun activities, which included reflecting on the recent COVID-19 lockdown. “Despite being locked down in our homes, the love people have for one another was really obvious over lockdown”, said Rev Popea-Dell. “People really looked after each other”.

The children from the holiday programme made thank you cards for all the essential services that remained open in Karori over the lockdown, in appreciation of their hard work.

St Ninian’s holiday programme includes hip-hop dancing with Zumba teacher Ani Prasad, games, arts and crafts, and singing. Rev Popea-Dell’s husband, David, is part of the volunteer team. Well-known in the Wellington musical community, David composes a song for each holiday programme, which the children perform on the final day. His latest song, “You Can’t Lockdown Love” features lines like “You can make us stand in line with two metres in between/ make us queue for hours if we don’t make a scene”, and is certainly one for the history books.

St Ninian’s holiday programme is itself a labour of love, running for several years with a com-

Simon O'Neill will tour with the NZSO from next month with the Wellington concert being live streamed.

Central city streets slow to 30kph The speed limit on most of Wellington’s central city streets was been reduced to 30kph.

Wellington City Councillors unanimously approved the speed limit changes on 11 June. The 30kph speed limit takes effect when the signs are installed.

More than 200 30km/h speed limit signs have been installed on streets where the speed limits will change.

Road markings will be updated from around mid-September when weather improves.

Councillor Jenny Condie, the Council’s Associate Transport Portfolio lead, says the 30km/h speed limits are a big change for the city and people should take extra care on their Monday morning commute, and as they go about their daily business in the central city.

“It’s going to take a little while for everyone to adjust so we’re encouraging drivers to look out for

Rev Hana Popea-Dell from St Ninian's and Blake from Countdown. Photo: Supplied.

mitted team of volunteers. Rev Popea-Dell said that St Ninian’s only charges a koha for the programme as their way of giving back to the community. “A lot of families are struggling at the moment and we don’t want cost to be a barrier,” she said. After a well-earned rest, the team will be raring to go again for the October school holidays.

St Ninian's school holiday artwork. Photo: Supplied.

the 30km/h signs, slow down and give people space.

“Lowering the speed in Wellington’s CBD is part of making longer-term changes for people walking, biking and using public transport that are at the heart of other cities around the world.”

Drivers travelling through the city are encouraged to use the main roads, such as the waterfront Quays, Vivian Street, Karo Drive, Taranaki Street and Kent and Cambridge Terraces which remain at 50kph.

Mayor Andy Foster says, “Extending the existing 30kph speed limit on the Golden Mile to most of the other streets in the area comes at the same time as Let’s Get Wellington Moving is asking for feedback on how the Golden Mile itself could be improved.

“Our overall aim is to make a safer and more attractive central city, providing better amenity for street-level cafes, restaurants, out-

Several streets in Wellington's central city have had their speeds reduced to 30kph.

door public spaces and parks, and encouraging more people to walk, bike, and spend time.”

Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Transport Committee Roger Blakeley says, “The measure of any modern city is the ease and safety of getting around.

Rock Quest winner shines solo

Helena Cvitanovich, who performs under just Helena was the Wellington regional winner after choosing to go solo.

The winners of this year’s Wellington Smokefree Rock Quest competition in the solo/duo category have been announced.

The top Wellington solo duos are Helena and Peyton Morete was second.

Helena Cvitanovich, who performs under just Helena, was shocked by the win in her first time entering as a solo act.

“Doing it solo isn’t something I would have done without the support of my music teacher,” says the Year 13 Lo-Fi musician.

“The win was very unexpected, but I was stoked. I had been practicing the song for quite a while and working on it a lot. I’ve crafted it quite specifically and had quite a big vision for it.”

The competing bands in the re-

gion are currently in the process of submitting their video entries for consideration. Entries for the band category close tomorrow, with the winners announcement happening next month on August 7.

Competition founder and director Pete Rainy says that at the regional level some entrants are already demonstrating the stand out factor that may see them achieve music career success.

“It’s fascinating for us to look back at success stories like Kimbra, Marlon Williams, and Broods where we could see the star factor right back at the regional level. Each event gives a new cohort of bands the opportunity to take their obsession with music and develop the organisational and stagecraft skills that will help them become another Kiwi music success.”

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Johnsonville Old Timers’ Day not to be missed

By Jacob Page

Roy Kinikinilau played the role of player and coach for the Johnsonville premier team on Saturday.

Kinikinilau slots in as Johnsonville push Norths

By Jacob Page

Former Wellington, Hurricanes and New Zealand Sevens representative Roy Kinikinilau wound back the clock on Saturday to start at centre for the Johnsonville premier team.

The 40-year-old has been coaching the team so far this season but laced-up his boots at Helston Park against Norths.

“It was a bit of an SOS but I enjoyed the first half and we came out firing as a team which certainly helped,” he says.

Roy partnered his brother Paula in the midfield.

Johnsonville, who are winless this season, had a 9-5 lead at halftime thanks to three penalties from fullback Andrew Ellis.

However, Norths roared back to life in the second half to eventually prevail 38-9.

Roy says the body felt the match on

Monday.

“My lungs we’re burning a bit in that second.

“A couple of days after a match like that is when you feel it.”

Roy says the first half effort needed to be the blueprint for their match against Paremata-Plimmerton on Saturday.

“The effort is there, I just feel like we are only giving for 60 minutes and then getting found out.

“Pare-Plim have won just once but we can’t go into the game thinking it is going to be easy because we will get found out.”

The Johnsonville Premier Reserves ended their tough first five games with a 83-0 loss to Norths in the curtainraiser.

The President’s Grade team had a tough 48-38 loss to Upper Hutt in Ash McPherson’s first game captaining the team.

Waterside 11th grade second in International Cup The Waterside Karori AFC 11th Grade Camaros team competed in the 2020 Christchurch International Cup and came away runners up.

They were unbeaten during the tour-

nament eventually losing the final on penalties.

The team played some great football and gave the traveling supporters so much to cheer about.

The Johnsonville Rugby Club will host its annual Old Timers’ Day on Saturday, August 1.

It is the club’s biggest annual matchday with the Woodridge Homes Premier team hosting the Wellington Axemen in the main game at Helston Park.

Chairperson Blair Hannah says the day provides an opportunity to thank our life members, members, sponsors and also supporters for their contributions to the club, now over 120 years old.

“It allows past players and members to reconnect with old teammates and the club as a whole and it’s a highlight on our calendar,” he says.

“It’s a big day for the club and I know the players all look forward to the chance to play in front of a big crowd of supporters and whanau.”

A members and sponsors lunch will

be put on from 12pm before a jersey presentation to premier players.

The Superloans Premier Reserves Cripples team will host Petone White at 1pm before the Woodridge Homes Premiers play for the Mick Kenny Memorial Cup at 2.45pm.

Following the main game, there will be blazer and life membership presentations before entertainment from The Lady Soul Band.

The Club is also planning its inaugural gala fundraising lunch on the afternoon of Friday, October 2.

Final details are being worked through, but the event will include a special guest panel, live auctions, comedy, a two-course meal and a drinks package.

One not to be missed.

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Johnsonville Softball Club looking ahead The Johnsonville Softball Club will begin it ’s preparation for the 2020/2021 season with their Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday,

September 1.

With Alex Moore Park receiving a revamp to it’s facilities, a venue is yet to be confirmed.

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Mulled Wine Concerts present “Winter and Love” – a vocal recital As the golden days of summer and autumn pass into the colder and wetter days of the winter, music lovers will be enthralled by a concert at the Paekakariki Memorial Hall which presents beautifully poignant songsettings with texts from Shakespeare, Housman and Brecht, depicting love and ordinary life.

A duo of fine singers, soprano Maaike ChristieBeekman and baritone Robert Tucker are accompanied by pianist David Barnard in this unusual and different presentation of a song cycle drawn from many different writers.

Mary Gow, organiser of the Mulled Wine Concerts, now in its fourteenth season in Paekakariki acknowledges that this format represents a new departure for the series.

“We usually present classical chamber music”, she says, “with the occasional concert in a lighter vein, like our last concert featuring the Rodger Fox Jazz Combo. But our audiences have come to expect something adventurous, something that expands their musical horizons and so we have decided to showcase these very talented singers who have put together a delightful programme which is just right for a winter Sunday”.

Maaike Christie-Beekman studied in the Netherlands and in France. She holds a master’s degree in vocal performance and has sung

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Margaret Hunt TãKIRI ENSEMBLE Solos, duos and ensembles from one of NZ’s finest vocal groups Beethoven, Mahler, Quilter, Rossini, Copland and Lauridsen 2.30pm, Sunday 2 August Waikanae Memorial Hall

173b Waerenga Road, Otaki T 027 450 2726 E mhunt@xtra.co.nz

Baritone Robert Tucker opera, oratorio and chamber music throughout Europe. On moving to New Zealand, she was a Resident Artist for the New Zealand Opera and has sung in many performances with orchestras and choirs around the country. Robert Tucker hails from Australia, but was raised in Dunedin.

He is a current Freemasons Opera Scholar with New Zealand Opera. David Barnard is Head of Accompanying and Vocal Coaching at the New Zealand School of Music coordinating the team

of staff accompanists and vocal coaches. He is widely known and respected in the choral world.

The programme draws on songs by Arthur Somervell who draws on the poetry of A.E. Housman’s “A Shropshire Lad” contrasted with the deeply intoxicating writing of Kurt Weil and his songs, alongside dreamy duets by Fauré and Schubert and the Hollywood Songbook of Hanns Eisler.

A great opportunity for this seldom heard repertoire to be performed and in the intimate setting it was originally intended for. Kapiti concertgoers are in for an enthralling time!

Also on Sunday August 16 at 2.30pm pianist Diedre Irons is joined by NZSO’s Concert Master, Vesa-Matti Leppanen and Principal Cellist Andrew Joyce in an all Beethoven programme. Violin and Cello Sonatas and the wonderful Archduke Trio. Pre-sales $30 from marygow@gmail.com “Winter a nd Love”, a Voca l Recita l will be performed at Paekakariki Memorial Hall, 96 The Parade, Paekakariki 5034 on Sunday 26 July 2020 at 2.30pm Tickets Pre-sales (until 24 July) Adults $25, Students (under 14) $10. Door sales $30.

Online sales: marygow@gmail.com For further information contact Mary Gow 021 101 9609.

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Highly regarded soprano Emma Pearson will be joined by mezzo Maaike Beekman, tenor Declan Cudd, baritone Robert Tucker and pianist Kirsten Robertson.

The concert, in the Waikanae Memorial Hall, starts at 2.30pm. Door sales will be available or tickets can be bought from Waikanae New World, Moby Dickens Books (Paraparaumu Beach) or visit Soprano Emma Pearson www.waikanaemusic.org.nz Enquiries: 04 2984025

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Thursday July 23, 2020

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Beauden at the back makes little sense Beauden Barrett gets booed in Wellington - interesting.

Here I was thinking it was 2020 and booing was frowned upon.

Perhaps that’s only the case when Cantabrians do it?

It wasn’t a great look for those at the Cake Tin on Saturday night to get stuck-in to Beauden.

The age-old saying is that you don’t boo nobodies so in a strange way the crowd, which was another poor one from the capital, giving him the

raspberry is a sort of backhanded compliment.

Beauden did not have his best game, skinned by Ngani Laumape for the opening try, some typically inaccurate goal kicking, which is becoming a real issue across all Kiwi teams, and his inability to stamp his mark on the game from fullback, all culminated in another average night.

Jordie Barrett won the brotherly bragging rights thanks to a clutch

conversion which atoned for his penalty flub from an easy distance earlier in the game.

It still staggers belief that the Blues are playing him at the back when he is so badly needed in the 10 jersey.

That’s no knock on Otere Black, who has been dependable yet unspectacular.

If Beauden was the big-name signing needed by the Auckland-based franchise, then I’m sure no one expected him to come to the team

to play fullback.

Beauden playing that position did not work at the World Cup and yet it seems to be something which coaches are happy to persist with despite overwhelming evidence of mediocre returns.

That’s what the Blues got last night.

They’re paying top-dollar for a mediocre return.

It’s like buying a Rolls Royce but keeping it in a garage and choosing to drive a two-door Honda Civic.

Take your new toy for a spin, let him lead the backline, make the plays and guide the attack.

The two-point win for the Hurricanes goes a long way to ensuring the Crusaders win another Super Rugby title.

The Blues’ selections have played a part.

Harry Plummer has been exposed in the midfield the past two weeks, the Black/Barrett theory does them no favours.

Tough weekend for top North Wellington teams

By Grant Stephen

They say diamonds are forever and there could certainly be no argument from The Innkeeper North Wellington women’s top side who faced Wellington United Diamonds in the W League competition on Saturday.

Long story short, Wellington United demolished North Wellington by 9-0 and the highlights reel is a very short one from a North’s perspective.

The Diamonds have been a dominant team in women’s regional football for many years and this encounter did them no harm.

They have kept their place at the top of the league for another week and have conceded just four goals all season.

It’s back to the drawing board for the Norths ladies as they turn their attention to an away match at Waterside Karori this weekend.

In the Men’s Premier League on Saturday afternoon the outcome was just as bad for the Newlands Arms North Wellington side who went down to Victoria University 4-0.

The Johnsonville youngsters couldn’t win a raffle unfortunately and the team bore no resemblance to the side that had such a dominant win only six days previously.

Vic Uni wanted the game more and took their chances. They scrapped for everything and did not shy away from the hard but fair tackles.

Norths did not bring their A game and learned the hard way that close shots and missed penalties do not qualify to get your name in the referee’s notebook.

If things come in threes then The Innkeeper North Wellington Women’s Premier side was the next team to come off second best with a 4-0 loss to Island Bay on Sunday.

The gloom however was lifted when the New World Newlands Men’s Central League side travelled over to Masterton to face Wairarapa United on Sunday afternoon.

The playing skills and leadership of Paul Ifill were nowhere near enough to thwart North Wellington and in the end, the 6-0 win to Norths was a much needed shot in the arm for the team and the club.

Wairarapa had plenty of chances, particularly with Norths playing most of the second half with 10 men after their newest signing offered too much conversation over a sustained period that the referee did not care for.

Jackson Manuel put Norths on the board within the first 60 seconds and Norths enjoyed a two-goal buffer at the break with Nathan Simes causing havoc and scoring just 15 minutes later. Simes chipped in with another excellent goal before the crowd had time to settle into their seats after the smoko break to make it 3-0.

The Jesse Randall Show then began with a solo effort that seemed to beat 10 defenders to make it 4-0.

Matt Bozier converted his own penalty after being brought down to make it 5-0. Sam Mason proved the merits of never giving up when he pounced on a keeper fumble and found the back of the net to make a final score of 6-0, five minutes from the end of play.

In other games in the Men’s Central League, Miramar Rangers are top of table through a 4-0 win over Waterside Karori, Stop Out defeated Petone 3-1 in the local derby and Wellington Olympic outclassed Western Suburbs 2-0 in what was Wests first loss of the season. When the clock finally stopped at Park Island in Napier, Lower Hutt had notched up a surprise 5-4 win over their hosts, Napier City Rovers.

Nathan Simes scores one of his two goals for North Wellington against Wairarapa United on Sunday.

Photo: Glyn Badcock.

Nothing but net after Matt Bozier converts his own penalty for North Wellington. Photo: Glyn Badcock.

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