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Aarthi was selected from more than 100 applicants and that came as a surprise for her.
“At first I didn’t really believe it,” she says.
“There are so many talented young women here. I was just like ‘wow, there is no way I am on the list with 24 other incredible people’.
“I thought: ‘what have I done to be in that list’.
“I’m also very very grateful and very excited to be on the list with all these wonderful w hine,”
Aarthi says.
Aarthi is a South Asian New Zealander.
She was selected in the Y25 because she is a multifaceted changemaker passionate about youth voice and leadership, elevating stories and lived experiences, and serving marginalised communities.
“From a young age, Aarthi has always been curious to seek and make the most of opportunities with big hopes and aspirations to see representation in leadership spaces. Now she hopes to help others do the same,” her citation says.
“Her heart for people and change is reflected in her service as Youth MP for h riu, Head Student at Newlands College and the Founder of Youth 4 Climate Action NZ.
“Aarthi also works with Voice
of Aroha, Create Happy Media, Wellington Youth Charity Ball, Gen Z Aotearoa, Wellington City Council and Volunteer Wellington.
“At 17 years old, Aarthi led a team of 25 students to bring TEDxYouth@Paparangi to life, an event that celebrated the voices of young people across Aotearoa to speak about how they were ‘Rewriting the Narrative.’
“The event featured a diverse range of youth speakers, with over 150 attendees, and sparked ideas and change across Aotearoa and beyond.
“Aarthi’s vision is for the voices of youth to be at the forefront in all decisions, as leaders of today and ancestors of tomorrow,” Aarthi’s citation says.
When asked what have been the highlights of what she has done so far, Aarthi says that TEDx Youth@Paparangi is one of her biggest highlights.
“For me being able to amplify the voices of other young people I find really important.
“While I am trying to pave a path for myself, it is also important to pave a path for other young people to be able to thrive and succeed.”
Another highlight is being head student at Newlands College, which has a roll of more than 1,500 students.
“It has always been my dream to be head student and then to be able to lead and work with so many
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talented, creative young people has been an absolute highlight for me.
“I definitely love all the work I dedicate my time to and if I didn’t enjoy it I wouldn’t do it, so there is nothing that isn’t a highlight for me, because I am so passionate about the mahi that I do and the people I work with,” Aarthi says.
Developed by the YWCA, Y25 celebrates 25 w hine and t hine
between the age of 15 and 25 who are trailblazers.
The nationwide search and nomination process produces a list of 25 community leaders who are involved in different things from activism in the arts, to social justice, to smashing systems, to reimagining engineering, to starting sustainable businesses that focus on the good they can do.
Wellington’s iconic Old St Paul’s is partnering with the Pyramid Club to present Altared States, a transcendent new series of concerts featuring electronic music by some of Wellington’s leading artists.
Inspired by Brian Sweeney’s New Yorkfounded Ambient Church, Altared States promises an immersive sonic experience that invites audiences to explore sound in a deeply personal and transformative way.
Set within the chancel of the venue’s altar, the historic building – cared for by Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga – will host a series of 60-minute immersive sound experiences, with each artist redefining ritual in a contemporary light. The four Friday night concerts will feature different artists beginning with Ludus on 1 August, followed by Stephen Gallagher with David Long and Jules Desmond on 8 August 8; Oghum on 15 August and Dream Chambers on 22 August. Altared States marks a milestone in the property’s story according to Old St Paul’s (OSP) Event Co-ordinator Jane Nye.
“We’re weaving OSP’s heritage with the progressive energy of P neke’s Pyramid Club together with leading producers and composers to create an event that reflects both venerable architecture and iconography, as well as contemporary vision,” she says.
Versatility is one of OSP’s outstanding virtues, according to Jane, where events range from funeral services, weddings and incredible drag shows through to film and photography shoots, themed Gothic film nights, and now electronic music.
“The Altared States series reaffirms that Old St Paul’s isn’t stuck in history. It’s defined by ongoing rejuvenation,” she says.
“I want to surprise audiences with versatile programming that breaks down stereotypes about what’s ‘appropriate’ in a heritage building - especially one with so many pews.”
For more information about Altared States including artists, concert times and tickets: www.undertheradar.co.nz/gig/96944/ Altared-States-Electronic-Soundscapes-InA-Divine-Place.utr.
By Frank Neill
Diane Calvert is standing for Mayor of Wellington, she announced on 19 July. She has decided to stand, she says, to “refocus [Wellington City] Council on what matters”.
The Khandallah resident was first elected to the Council in 2016, representing the Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward and is currently serving her third term in that role. Her Council service followed a successful career working in government and private enterprises in operational management and strategic leadership roles.
“Wellington is facing one of its most challenging and defining periods,” Cr Calvert says.
“The announcement of major reform of local government will have significant impact.
“All Councils will be required to refocus and reduce their core purpose.
“This is in addition to other key matters (rates affordability, care of infrastructure, community engagement) facing the city that have been outlined in its pre-election report.
“Wellington can’t afford a Mayor who needs time to get up to speed or understand the complexities of the proposed changes.
“As a three-term Councillor, I know the Council and how the system works.
“I also know what needs fixing and how to
the challenges ahead.
“My campaign will focus on five core priorities:
1. reset the budget, respect the ratepayer;
2. get the basics right: sort out the roads, waste and public spaces;
3. build safer, stronger communities;
4. open for business and bold ideas; and
5. restore a Council that listens, engages and delivers.
“Many people have encouraged me to stand and to offer a credible alternative.
“Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve watched how the campaign has been unfolding, and like many Wellingtonians, I’ve had concerns about the tone, the tactics and the lack of focus on the big challenges ahead.
“That’s part of what prompted me to stand for both Mayor and my ward.
“I will bring a steady voice and experienced leadership to the table, both during the campaign and if elected.
“I’m not affiliated with any group and will work across the political spectrum to find common ground to move the city forward.
“It’s also important to me that awoman’s voice is part of the Mayoral race and one grounded in experience, not noise.
“This campaign isn’t about grand promises. It’s about practical, deliverable action that improves life for Wellingtonians.
“Wellington needs a reset, and I’m ready to lead and collaborate on making that happen,”
Cr Calvert says.
In addition to being a Councillor, Cr Calvert is also a member of the Wellington Regional Stadium Board of Trustees and Patron of the Pan Pacific South East Asia Women’s Association – Wellington.
She is the principal at Jedi Business Solutions, a boutique business support provider for small to medium enterprises.
By Frank Neill
The New Zealand species Wikipedia edit-a-thon will be held this year at the Leonard Cockayne Centre in tari-Wilton’s Bush on 2 and 9 August.
This event is hosted by Wikimedia Aotearoa New Zealand, with the support of Wellington City Council’s Wellington Gardens and will run from 10am to 4pm. A hands-on event, it invites members of the public with any sort of background or
skill level – whether complete beginner editors, or experienced Wikipedians – to help create and improve Wikipedia articles on New Zealand’s unique native flora and fauna.
Attendees will receive training and support from seasoned Wikipedia mentors throughout the day.
While it’s no secret that a lot of New Zealand’s native species are facing threats, reliable information on these issues can be harder to uncover.
“We want to ensure accurate, verifiable information about our native species is openly accessible,” the event organisers say.
“This edit-a-thon provides a fun and meaningful way to enhance Wikipedia’s coverage of biodiversity in Aotearoa.”
Those attending need to bring a laptop and charger. All other materials and refreshments will be provided.
People need to register for the event at events.humanitix.com/nz-species-editathon-wellington.
Steady As You Go falls prevention classes, designed to improve strength and balance and help prevent a fall, are run by Age Concern throughout greater Wellington.
Locally classes are held on Tuesdays at the Johnsonville Uniting Church at 1pm, and the Loaves and Fishes in the Anglican Cathedral, Thorndon, at 1pm on Fridays.
Steady as You Go classes improve: people.
For more information ring 04 499 The
Zoom on Wednesdays at 9:30am and page.
By Morris Robertson
Since relocating its base to Khandallah two years ago, the Wellington North Rotary Club has been running a monthly pizza evening at the Khandallah Presbyterian Church for club members and the wider community.
Each meeting has included a prominent guest speaker.
This year’s speakers have been Alex Hillary, Chair of the Himalayan Trust, Dr Andrew Marshall on neurological conditions affecting children’s learning, Dr Paul Young on Artificial Intelligence: How Medicine is changing and Dr Jonathan Boston on the Future of Democracy.
The most recent speaker, on 16 July, was former Cabinet Minister Poto Williams, now CEO of Challenge 2000, based in Johnsonville.
Of Cook Islands descent and formerly a Christchurch based MP, Poto now loves living in Wellington.
She also yearns for a return to less partisan politics in New Zealand.
She gave an impressive overview of the work of Challenge 2000, and how it addresses many of the issues facing youth today.
Challenge 2000 is now 37 years old and employs over 40 staff. With close links to the John-
sonville Catholic parish, it sees its foundation as service, gospel and social justice.
Its workforce comprisessocial workers, youth workers, administration support and interns, plus numerous volunteers.
Its assets include several youth houses to provide a secure environment for people coming out of care or in other transition.
It aims to teach the basic skills needed to live like a grown up and to help those on the fringe of the justice systemto stay out of jail.
A useful skill target may be a driver’s licence, which Challenge 2000 can help meet.A key element of some youth programmes is exposure to healthy outdoor living.
Challenge 2000 has social workers placed in six secondary schools in the greater WellingtonPorirua-Hutt area.
It also has a small food bank for people coming through its historic premises in Johnsonville, and the ability to assist with community and household needs (eg moving house, lawn mowing) through its missions team.
Its programmes in primary and secondary schools include breakfast clubs and helping with personal development, life skills and mental resilience.
Poto described technology as a mixed blessing for the youth
of today.
It can create social isolation and anxiety, leading to mental health issues, while the digital divide means lower income families can’t compete on internet access.
Other concerns for youth are employment prospects and the risk of welfare dependency, climate change and other global issues.
Vaping has become a serious problem in schools, with children as young as 11 or 12 now users.
Challenge 2000 works with iwi and also hasconnections with Rotary.
It receives two thirds of its funding through government and the rest through fundraising, Marist and parish support.
It was striking how many similari-
By Frank Neill
Election NZ has set up a “landing page” where people can view the candidates that have put their names forward for this year’s local body election.
The landing page is at www. electionz.com/lge2025_landing/ index.html.
It includes information on who is standing for both the Wellington City Council and Greater Wellington Regional Council.
The candidate contact information is available as nominations are confirmed and is listed alongside each candidate name.
In due course Daily Returns and Election Results will be available
on the landing page.
Nominations for seats on the councils close atnoon onFriday 1 August.
Three people were listed as Wellington Mayoral candidates when this issue of the “Independent Herald” went to print. They are William Pennywise, Josh Harford and Donald Mc-
Donald.
There were no nominations received for the TakapŪ /Northern Ward.
Rebecca Matthews, who is standing for the Green Party, was the only nomination received for the Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward.
No nominations had been re-
ties there were with some of Wellington North Rotary programmes and objectives.
Any readers who would like to attend the next meeting on 20 August should contact Graeme Waters, email garamdelhi7@hotmail.com or phone 021 455 119. The cost for the Pizza, salad and a drink is $20 per head.
ceived for either the M karahariu community Board or the Tawa Community Board.
The Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) chair, Daran Ponter, was one of two nominations received for five vacancies on the GWRC’s P neke Regional Constituency. The other was Tom Kay.
By Frank Neill
Takapū/Northern Ward Councillor Ben McNulty is seeking re-election as a Wellington City Councillor.
First elected a Councillor in 2022, Cr McNulty has decided to stand with three main aims.
One is “getting a council culture change”. Another is “getting value out of the ratepayer dollar”.
And the third is to get the projects he has been involved with to the next stage.
“I have been a pretty fierce critic of some of the culture of this council,” he says.
“We saw it at its worst when we went through the airport sale debacle [with] legal advice not being provided to Councillors, and the inability to seek alternative ideas.”
Cr Diane Calvert moved an amendment, which he seconded, asking Council officers to bring back a 10% rates increase option at a time when it looked like this year’s rates increse would be 13%.
“The reason for that was to get Council officers to look through their books, make sure they are as efficient as possible and that we get more efficiency for the ratepayer dollar.
“That was voted down by 12 votes to 6.
“Councillors did not want to look at any options to reduce the rates this year.
“Those cultural elements have always been problematic,” Cr McNulty says.
“These are the cultural changes I want to see. I want to see a Council that is more willing to challenge the status quo, their advice is free flowing and that Councillors are actually able to exercise their role governing the city.”
On the issue of wise use of ratepayer money, Cr McNulty notes that Wellington city has “huge infrastructure challenges”.
“We have to spend a lot of money to get on top of these infrastructure challenges, but we need to make sure that the money is being spent wisely and that every ratepayer dollar
is going as far as possible,” Cr McNulty says.
There are a number of local initiatives Cr McNulty is keen to keep working on.
“We’ve started what I’m calling the Johnsonville Mall action plan,” he says.
“We have got a Johnsonville Mall action plan at the moment with our staff talking to Stride [the mall owner] about potential options for Council involvement and how we can work together.
“It is really important to me that we see that work progress, at least to a business case stage, and that Stride are willing partners to see alternative options for the mall.”
Cr McNulty also welcomes the fact that development of the Grenada North sports park is now budgeted for over this term of the Council.
“We have secured that so now we want to see through the building of that and to make sure we have got it as has been promised for over a decade.”
Another project Cr McNulty is keen to work on during its next stage is the Tawa Anchor Project, which is a plan to combine the library and the community centre.
A priority for him is also around the accountablility for water.
“I have been a pretty clear critic of the failings of Wellington Water.
“We’ve got water reform now. We have got a new entity, which will be an improvement.
“We need to make sure it stays accountable to ratepayers.
“These are some of the things I want to get through to the next stage.
“I probably won’t be at the Council table to see them through, but to move them along is really important,” he says.
“There are gigantic issues in front of Wellington and we need to be in a position to debate them and to put some alternatives on the table.
“We can’t go on as we have in the past three years with our head in the sand.
“Council can definitely do better and it should do better,” Cr McNulty says.
By Felicity Wong
Exploring family history and stories is a great adventure.
A young woman on the bus said she’d been given her family records by a great aunt whose first comment was how much she looked like her nana.
With fair skin and auburn hair I thought she’d enjoy visiting contemporary Ireland, a dynamic place of young, energetic people, some sharing similar features.
A friend traces her family to a 16th century identity and his portrait shows a facial characteristic shared with one of her children.
Last weekend Catherine Ruth gave a talk to the Onslow Historical Society about researching family history and geneology.
She’s a retired librarian with a long career in research using public records.
Catherine said that M ori oral history had been proven to be reliable in accurately recording many generations of tupuna (ancestors).
Many resources online mean it’s easy to find family connections and delve into the history and communities in which family members lived.
Start with the structure of a family tree around self, and spread to eight great grandparents.
Because one of her grandmothers was illegitimate it had been harder for Catherine to find her great grandfather’s identity. Further research using DNA had narrowed him down to one of four brothers who had lived nearby.
Family photos are important and it can be sad finding they had been disposed of.
She mentioned her joy in a relative supplying a photo of her grandfather as a boy when
she otherwise had no photo of him.
Understanding geography is useful as place names have multiple spellings or have changed.
Local body amalgamation erased old street names and district records could be held far away (eg New Plymouth’s are in Auckland’s archives).
There’s a big difference between “Palmerston” in the South Island and “Palmerston North”.
Wellingtonians were lucky to have access to the National Library records, many of which were online.
Always check the spelling and linguistic changes.
Her ancestor who was a “chandler”, a ship’s provisioner, and leather workers used to be called “cordwainer”.
Deciphering old cursive handwriting in old church records and official documents was detective work.
Young people are astonished by beautiful old handwriting.
Damage to documents can be difficult.
A mouse had made a nest in Catherine’s box of pictures and papers.
“Archives”, she said, “are only as good as the conditions in which they are kept”.
There are four main online sites to help with genealogical research: Ancestry.com, Find my Past, My Heritage and Family Search.
Find My Past has lots of records from the United Kingdom, while My Heritage tended to focus on European and Scandinavian records.
None of those sites were free and Catherine warned against taking up a “7 day free trial” that turned into a costly credit card subscription when you forget to cancel it.
Perched high above the city at the top of the Wellington Cable Car, Cable Top Eatery is a beloved local café serving brunch, dinner, and private events with a view.
With a menu inspired by seasonal produce and local flavours, it offers everything from fresh pastries and artisan coffee to hearty shared plates and house cocktails.
“Start your day with a relaxed brunch on the deck, catch up over lunch with friends, or join us for an intimate dinner as the sun sets over the harbour.
“Our all-day atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed – perfect for families, solo diners, first dates or last drinks.”
Looking to celebrate something special?
Cable Top Eatery is also available for private functions, from birthday dinners and wedding receptions to team lunches and cocktail parties.
Its flexible indoor-outdoor spaces and customisable menus make every event personal and memorable.
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Family Search is operated by the Church of Latter Day Saints, and is free she said.
Put your user name and password somewhere memorable, as forgotten log in details are common.
Appallingly, New Zealand is the only western country to have destroyed its census records, leaving a big hole for family researchers.
Some census records had been destroyed in Ireland’s “uprising” civil conflict, and others in the “Blitz”.
Searching Births, Deaths and Marriages was however very useful.
Papers Past is handy if your family was “rich enough to have placed a birth notice” at the time.
Papers Past also “brings colour” to family histories by reporting community celebrations and misdemeanours like speeding fines or public drunkenness.
Catherine discovered her grandfather had numerous tattoos from researching his navy records, and it brought to mind her mother’s later censorious disapproval of tattoos.
New Zealand’s suffrage petition records of the thousands of women who signed was another useful source, and for some illuminated cases of illiteracy by signing with an “X”, a story in itself.
Save your information to a platform and share it with other family members.
Catherine discussed the problem of wrong information being logged, or of people “hijacking” your family story for their own. Careful research and credible referencing was needed, and sometimes enquiry of others about where their information had come from.
“Make it a true record,” she said.
In closing, Catherine noted the large amount of material held by the Onslow Historical Society and asked that it be digitised and shared so people could know what’s there. The society’s base at 86 Khandallah Road is open 1pm to 4pm Sundays, all welcome.
“Kia whakatomuri te haere whakamua” (I walk backwards into the future with my eyes fixed on my past.)
Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ) has established its new Wellington Local Advisory Committee (LAC), with seven inaugural members.
The Wellington LAC members are: Adrienne Staples (Chair), Shamia Love Shariff (Deputy Chair), Maleeha Ahmad, Asher Wilson Goldman, Sara Williams, Andrew Brown and Maria Mitimeti.
The LAC members were appointed by the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Board and will provide the board with independent advice about what their communities value, their needs and the risks they face.
Te poko Region Manager, Bruce Stubbs says the Wellington LAC will provide a voice for the communities across Wellington, Porirua, Kapiti Coast, Hutt City and Wairarapa.
"Members represent a diverse range of interests, offer strong local knowledge and will bring real value to the table. We look forward to working with them," he says. The committee’s first task will be to plan how to best engage and seek feedback about local needs from people in their communities, and to build a shared understanding with them about the service Fire and Emergency delivers.
Every community in New Zealand is now represented by a Local Advisory Committee. As well as the two new LACs in Wellington and Canterbury, there are LACs in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Tair whiti, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay, Taranaki, Whanganui-Manawat Ū, Nelson-Tasman, Marlborough, West Coast, Otago, Southland and the Chatham Islands.
By Frank Neill
Three candidates for Wellington City Council announced last week that they have withdrawn from Independent Together (IT), the group led by Mayoral candidate Ray Chung.
Lily Brown, who is standing for the Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward in the upcoming elections, was the first to make the announcement on 16 July.
She will now run as a “truly independent candidate”.
On 17 July Dan Milward, who is standing in the PukehĪnau/Lambton Ward, announced he was stepping away from Independent Together to run his own campaign.
Andrea Compton, who is standing in the TakapŪ/Northern Ward, has also announced she has withdrawn from Independent Together. Lily says she continues to support several of the individual candidates standing under the IT banner.
However she has made the “difficult decision” to part ways with the team behind them – Better Wellington.
“I believe in the values of transparency, respect and genuine community engagement,” Lily says.
“Unfortunately I no longer feel aligned with the tactics or political approach employed by Better Wellington, and I cannot, in good conscience, continue my association with Better Wellington.
“I do, however, wish my former colleagues at Independent Together the very best in their campaigns and look forward to joining them around the Council table later this year.”
Lily says she remains steadfast in her commitment to the people of the Onslow-Western Ward and to standing as an authentic, accountable voice on Council.
“My focus is – and always has been – on representing the constituents of the Onslow-Western Ward.
“I want to ensure their voices are heard loud and clear at the Council table.
“It’s time we got back to the basics of what local government is meant to do: fix what’s broken, maintain what matters and invest wisely in our city’s future,” she says.
“Over the past few months, I’ve been part of the Zero Rates Roadshows with Independent Together,” Dan says.
“It’s been a genuinely rewarding experience – connecting with Wellingtonians, hearing their concerns and engaging in meaningful conversations about the future of our city.
“I joined Independent Together because I believe in their five pillars outlined in the Roadshows.
“They represent real change that will truly improve the lives of Wellingtonians.
“However, now that the Roadshows have come to an end, I have decided to step away
from Independent Together and run my own grassroots campaign.
“Like many others, I was surprised by the recent allegations and the subsequent media coverage storm.
“Finally, when my wife was threatened by the agitators at our final roadshow event in [the] Wellington CBD on Tuesday night [15 July], I knew it was time to take a different approach.
“I’m proud of what we have achieved together but this is the right call for me, my family and my community. It’s time to run the ‘Dan Milward Campaign’.
“With an extensive background in creative and startup technologies, including leadership and governance roles in the games industry and education sectors, I bring both commercial acumen, and a fresh creative perspective to the table.
“I thrive in collaborative and innovative environments, and given my experience in the startup field, I also know how to make great things from tiny budgets.
“Plus, who doesn’t want a Game Designer to help improve the city?
“I’m excited about getting back out there into the community, meeting more of the Pukeh Ī nau/Lambton Ward residents and having those conversations about Wellington’s future –the kind of respectful, solution-focused politics I believe in,” Dan says.
Andrea announced she was leaving Independent Together on 17 July, saying she will continue her campaign as an independent candidate for the Northern/Takapū ward.
She is, she says, committed to running a “positive, forward-focused campaign”.
“This election is about listening, offering practical solutions and having the courage to stand by what you believe in.
“I bring to the table a strong background in finance and infrastructure – skills I believe are vital to rebuilding trust, improving decision-making and strengthening governance at Council. That is the contribution I want to make.” Andrea also says she continues to “respect and support many of the values and individuals within the Independent Together group”.
The Independent Together team has now reduced from its initial 13 candidates to just six. They are: Ray Chung, Ken Ah Kuoi, Michelle McGuire, Paula Muolla, Guy Nunns and Stuart Wong. Following the announcements by Andrea Crompton and Dan Milward, Independent Together issued a statement. “We are stronger and even more focused,” the statement said. “We remain committed to delivering on our five key pillars for the betterment of Wellington and getting enough independent people around the council table to deliver for residents. “We will put Wellingtonians first and, with Ray Chung for Mayor, can cauterise the financial bleeding.”
Wellington Libraries’Matariki me Puanga Reading Challengeis ongoing for readers of all ages, so they can continue to keep Matariki me Puanga in their thoughts until the end of August.
People wanting to take part can head to Beanstack https://wcl.beanstack.org/ to create an account and share their reviews.
Meet-ups for readers are happening across the Wellington library network this week.
Kids' Book Club will be held on Tuesday 29 July from 3:30pm to 4:30pm at tari Wadestown Library.
“Join us to talk about the books we love and enjoy a craft activity too,” Wellington Libraries says.
The Kids’ Book Club is perfect for kids aged 6 to 12.
For older readers Te TakapŪ o Patukawenga Tawa Library hosts Page Turners Teen Book Club on Thursday 31 July from 3:30pm to 4:30pm.
This group meets fortnightly to discuss books, share kai and do crafts.
“Explore new genres, get recommendations, and share your reviews,” Wellington Libraries says.
This club is recommended for bookworms of all genders aged 11 and older.Spaces are limited to 10 attendees per session.
The Karori Library Book Group meets on Thursday 31 July from 5:30pm to 6:50pm at Te M hanga Karori Library.
This is a community-run group that
meets on the last Thursday of each month to explore and discuss a different nominated book genre at each meeting.
“If you are interested in Queer Histories of P neke then head along to Ng Puna Waiora Newtown Library on Thursday 31 July from 6pm to 7pm to relive the days of Devotion, Carmen’s Curios and Pound,” Wellington Libraries says.
“To celebrate Queer History month we’re diving into the rich histories of Wellington’s rainbow communities.
“Join us for a free discussion with Will Hansen (Kawe Mahara Queer Archives Aotearoa), Kerryn Pollock (Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga) and Gareth Watkins (PrideNZ), hosted by Leilani Sio (Wheako P neke Experience Wellington).
“You can explore this subject more in our heritage collection at https://www.wcl. govt.nz/heritage/. Select Recollect and then do an exact phrase search on “Queer city” to bring up City Voice’s regular columns from the mid to late 1990s.
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Chris Gordon is standing for the Wellington Mayoralty as a candidate for the Animal Justice Party (AJP).
The AJP announced on 21 July its first candidates for this year’s local elections, and Chris was one of the first four and the only one so far in Wellington city.
“More candidates will be confirmed in the coming weeks,” AJP says, and they are calling on compassionate people to step up and stand for animals.
“We are a nation of true animal lovers here in Aotearoa,” Chris says.
“We all know just how much we really do need more people in council and in government positions who are working to ensure the lives and rights of animals are being honestly acknowledged and properly
defended.
“For many years now I have been a very dedicated and proud advocate for animal rights, so I am well practised and fully prepared to navigate the exact sort of challenging (but much needed) conversations that are required from our leaders going forward,” he says.
“Our treatment of animals reflects who we are as a society,” says Danette Wereta, General Secretary of the AJP.
“Every day, decisions made at the local level impact animals, whether they are dogs in council pounds or native wildlife whose habitat is being impacted.
“We need councils that take that responsibility seriously.”
Danette says the AJP is still seeking additional candidates, especially those who feel strongly about animal protection.
The Glenside-Churton Park southbound on-ramp to State Highway 1 is due to close at night for three weeks on Sunday 27 July.
The closure is taking place to allow work crews to repair a slip near the on-ramp.
Weather permitting, the on-ramp will be closed Sunday to Thursday nights, between 9pm and 4am but it will be open during the day.
Work on the on-ramp will help prevent further debris falling onto the road, reducing the risk to drivers, NZTA/Waka Kotahi says.
“Contractors will remove loose rocks and earth from the slip face and install a
new concrete channel to improve roadside drainage.
“The slip face will also be hydroseeded to help protect it and prevent further erosion.” This work will affect Churton Park and Glenside residents wanting to access the motorway.
They will have to detour via Middleton Road and use the Johnsonville on-ramp instead.
These repairs will not affect people travelling on State Highway 1. They are limited to the on-ramp only.
These works come after, and are separate from, off-ramp works at this location, due to be completed today, 24 July.
Raised beds for gardening is a great way to make gardening easy and at the same time produce a good range of vegetables.
The advantages as I see them are; less bending, tidy gardens, attractive gardens, less weeding, no digging, superior produce or plants, ease of watering, great drainage, ease of harvesting and a pleasure to garden even if you are not really into gardening.
I have viewed some excellent raised gardens over the years and have always been very impressed with the lay out and thought that the owners have put into their work.
To obtain really good crops you need about 30cm of good humus based soil to allow plants to root deep.
Deep rooting plants will produce greater amounts of foliage when compared to shallow rooting ones.
When this is applied to brassicas, lettuce, silverbeet and similar foliage crops the more tops the better harvest. Plants that can root deep require less spacing giving you greater production on each square metre. With root crops such as potatoes, carrots, parsnips, beetroot etc they fair better and bigger when they can easily penetrate deeper into the soil.
A raised garden can be of any height over 30cm tall built on top of the ground in a fairly sunny situation.
An ideal height would likely be 70cm tall and at that height a person in a wheel chair is able to garden still.
The width of the raised garden should not be too wide with one metre being ideal as long as you have access from both sides. A metre wide allows three rows of potatoes or brassicas, two of which are planted near the sides with one in the middle.
The length of the raised garden will depend on your needs and the amount of room available.
As with anything new it is better to start in
a small way and extend over time as your enthusiasm for this way of gardening increases.
A starting raised garden would likely be a metre wide, 70cm tall and between 1 metre to 2 metres long.
Roofing iron is likely to be the best material to use for the structure.
With the combination of timber posts and corrugated iron for the sides which has the advantage of collecting heat from the sun to warm the growing medium. The added heat will allow harvesting much earlier.
For this structure you simply need 2 sheets of corrugated iron 1.8 metres long and another one cut into two for the two ends.
Using 100x100mm fence posts, these are cut to the same width of the corrugated roofing iron sheets and will be the four corner posts that the roofing iron is screwed too.
We do not want the chemicals from the tanalising processed posts leaching into our garden so the first step is to paint them all over with a couple of coats of acrylic paint after the posts are cut to the correct size..
The spot where you place the raised garden should be in a sunny area with one side facing towards the north. Facing north will be best for maximum heat to the growing medium.
Now this is very very important... you either sit the raised garden onto a concrete pad or if sitting on soil you pour about 50mm of concrete onto the soil inside the structure.
This is to prevent invading roots from trees or plants entering the raised garden and destroying it with a massive amount of feeder roots which will fill the whole raised garden to within about 15cm from the top of the bed. These roots will suck out all the goodness and then nothing will grow in the future.
To fill this structure firstly place a layer of twigs and thin branches over the bottom or as I have seen some do a layer of firewood logs. This will aid in initial drainage and provide
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carbon. Next cover this with a few centimeters of untreated saw dust or wood shavings to further increase the carbon content. Next a few centimeters of top soil.
From this point up wards a number of materials maybe used in layers such as straw, animal manures, kitchen scraps, wet newspaper, grass clippings, green waste, top soil and compost.
You should not fill the raised garden right to the top at this stage in fact with the materials just mentioned take it to leaving about 30cm from the top of the structure.
Over this spread any animal manures, chicken manure, sheep manure pellets that you have available.
Now sprinkle Ocean Solids, Unlocking your soil, Wallys Calcium & Health and BioPhos for the extra minerals they provide, at the recommended rates on the containers.
Then place a nice layer of purchased compost such as my favorite, Value Compost about 5 to 10 cm deep. The gap between the top of the garden and the growing medium creates a micro climate and wind passes over the structure.
You are ready to start planting seedlings or sowing seeds. If you have a worm farm or worms in the garden collect some and add them to the raised garden as you are putting the later layers, in but do not put them directly onto lawn clippings or green waste.
When you harvest crops, disturb the growing medium as little as possible and with
foliage crops and weeds just cut them off with a sharp knife just below soil level.
Root crops should be carefully lifted with little disturbance. To plant seed potatoes take a round pole 100mm wide with a sharped point and press this into the mix to a depth of about 20 to 30 cm.
Drop the seed potato into this hole and push some mix in to just cover the potato. When the new shoots appear in the bottom of the hole sprinkle a little compost to just cover. Repeat till the foliage breaks free of the top of the mix. A little mounding maybe done as required after this. When you harvest use your hands, so once again the medium has minimum disturbance.
The reason for non disturbance of the soil is to not upset the soil life and beneficial fungi. When a crop is harvested you simply again sprinkle the products mentioned above then cover the area with some fresh compost and plant up again.
If you wish to grow tall crops such as corn or tomatoes place them on the southern side of the raised garden so the lower crops are closer to the north for sun and do not get shaded by the taller plants.
You can grow runner beans up the stalks of the corn, once the corn is up 20cm tall you then plant the bean seeds. Later on you may wish to construct more raised gardens after you have so much success with the first one. A nice project this time of the year so that it is ready for spring planting.
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If you haven’t been to the Johnsonville Club before it’s in the heart of Johnsonville at 1 Norman Lane, across the road from Subway and up the driveway which gives us beautiful views over Johnsonville.
We have parking but are also close enough to taxis, buses, and the train for a worry-free way home.
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Eco Wellington is the new name for trusted and well-known Wellington company Eco Doors & Windows. They have also relocated to large new premises in Alicetown, Lower Hutt.
Eco Wellington specialise in uPVC glazing and as winter approaches you’ll at their new location at 405 Hutt Road, Alicetown, Lower Hutt. Their windows are ideal for helping keep your house warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
Combining uPVC’s natural insulating properties with double-glazing means their windows achieve thermal insulation levels that far exceed even thermally broken aluminium – and at a very competitive price. Their uPVC doors also
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uPVC windows and doors, our company has grown. They have a number of teams of installers with plenty of experience backed by LBP’s (Licensed Building Practitioners).
uPVC windows are perfect for heat and coolness insulation. uPVC is not a thermal conductor and by combining it with double glazing, windows can achieve
rubber gasket engaged by a multi-point locking system, windows and doors seal tightly and evenly against their frames, unlike legacy products like timber and
Wellington Kebab Grill is your go-to spot for delicious and authentic Turkish Meals. Operating daily by passionate and dedicated Chefs to serve the best and most affordable price.
Döner Kebab is a popular cooking method for rotating roasted meat originated in Turkey.
Our top selling Döner Kebab with bed of rice called Iskender are the top selling choices of devouring these thinly Chicken or Mixed of both!).
Summer has gone we are well into Autumn. Now is the time to call Davy Heating to get your fireplace swept and checked. After nearly 50 years Peter Davy has passed the business to Karan based locally in Hutt Valley and covering All Wellington, Kapiti and Horowhenua.
Karan is regularly finding flues that are burnt out and releasing poisonous gases, into the home, putting at risk both family and home.
Let Karan inspect, service and carry out any repairs to your fireplace including bricks, baffles. and other parts. Is your fire over 20 years old? Karan can install a new generation ultra low emission woodburner. When they are turned down they burn hottest and super clean and burn for extended period.
To contact: 0800 Chimney 244 663 / 020 494 0000 or email: kd2022limited@gmail.com
Elite Arboriculture is a local, family-owned and operated tree management business on the K piti Coast, offering professional arborist services across the Wellington and Horowhenua regions. Elite Arboriculture believes the mana of trees must be respected. They love giving back to the Earth by planting trees and to the community through volunteer service. Elite Arboriculture has carried out free tree work at their local preschools and kindergartens, as well as for their Free Tree Initiative, where they offer one lucky recipient arborist services of their choice at no cost. “We had a team from Elite Arboriculture working at our son’s and daughter-in-law’s place in Paek k riki today”, a happy client comments “This work was being done as a prize that Elite Arboriculture had donated to a local
competition. A great example of a local business supporting the local community… You folks are absolute stars, and we can’t recommend you highly enough”. Tree pruning and hedge trimming are important to maintain health and structure. From thinning to reductions, Elite Arboriculture can keep your trees healthy and looking their best. The team can also help with planting and mulching, assisting you in finding the right trees for the right spaces and with the right aesthetics. Trees are essential to our beautiful country’s ecosystem, but an unhealthy tree can be dangerous. If the time has come for removal, they are qualified to perform the job safely and professionally. Elite Arboriculture has a green thumb and green heart for the community and ecosystem.
By Frank Neill
Backyard trapping groups can now apply for funding for trapping equipment.
This follows the establishment of a partnership between Predator Free New Zealand and the Simplicity Foundation.
Funded groups receive between $1,000 and $5,000 based on need and size of the community.
Any community with a plan to control predators in residential backyards throughout their suburb or town can apply for funding. They don’t need to be a registered charity or conservation organisation.
This funding covers rat and possum traps
for backyards, not DOC series traps for stoats, ferrets and weasels.
All traps funded under the programme must meet the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC ) testing guidelinesfor the target predator species. Rat traps are in wooden tunnels to keep pets and kids safe.
Applications for the current round of funding close on 17 August. Another round of funding will take place early next year.
For more information visit https://predatorfreenz.org and go to About us/Predator Free New Zealand Trust/Predator Free Communities Funding.
Consumer NZ has launched a campaign to stop misleading supermarket pricing.
The new campaign – Price it right – calls on the government to crack down on misleading supermarket pricing practices that are costing shoppers tens of millions of dollars a year across Aotearoa.
People can sign a petition asking the government to act on misleading supermarket pricing as part of the Price it right campaign. The petition is at https:// campaigns.consumer.org.nz/supermarkets.
The consumer watchdog is urging the introduction of a mandatory supermarket pricing accuracy code, with clear rules, meaningful penalties and automatic compensation for consumers when supermarkets get it wrong.
“We’re asking the government to step in and deal with misleading supermarket pricing,” says Jon Duffy, Consumer NZ chief executive.
“Too often, shoppers are charged more at the check-out than what’s shown on the shelf, or they’re misled in some other way.
“While pricing errors may seem minor on an individual basis, they add up when multiplied across the population.
“This isn’t OK, particularly at a time when people are struggling to pay their bills,” Jon says.
Recent Consumer research found that 62% of New Zealanders noticed pricing errors at the supermarket over the past year.
“This isn’t just the occasional mistake – it’s an ongoing systemic problem that’s adding to the pain people are feeling at the
check-out with food prices that are already too high,” Jon says.
Thanks to hundreds of complaints shared by consumers, Consumer filed a formal complaint with the Commerce Commission in 2023.
That led to criminal charges being laid against Woolworths NZ and two Pak’nSave stores for misleading pricing. But the problem persists.
“It’s already illegal for businesses to mislead consumers about prices, but the current law is not forcing supermarkets to up their game.” Jon says.
“They have had plenty of chances to fix this. The time for talk is over. It’s time for stronger rules with real consequences.”
Consumer’s Price it right campaign is calling for:
accuracy code with clear pricing rules;pers are overcharged – such as receiving the item free if the scanned price is higher than the shelf price, there is a special that doesn’t offer a genuine saving or the unit pricing is incorrect;
store and online; and -
tice powers, like those used in Australia, to deter misleading pricing and promotions.
“We’re not asking for much – just fair and accurate pricing that consumers can trust,” Jon says.
“It’s a simple step that would make a real difference.”
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“Grants like this wouldn’t be possible without the responsible gaming partnership we share with our Wellington-based venues.”
New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT) has awarded Karori Hockey Club a grant of $5,313 for penalty corner protective gear and first aid kits, ensuring safer play and better preparedness across the club.
“Our old penalty corner defensive gear was no longer fit for purpose and some teams didn’t have any protection at all, while most of the contents of our first aid kits had expired,” the club’s Secretary Norma McCarty says.
“This generous grant from NZCT will not only enable us to replace our protective gear, but also replenish our first aid kits.”
“We’re proud to help Karori Hockey Club keep their players safe,”NZCT’s GM of Grants, Marketing and Communications Ben Hodges says.
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The Karori Hockey Club is Aotearoa’s second oldest hockey club, with a rich history of producing top-quality players who have gone on to represent New Zealand in the Black Sticks and New Zealand Masters teams.
Its most famous life member, Jack Tynan, captained the New Zealand men’s team to their first Olympics in 1956.
Established in 1899, the club has men's and women's teams competing in various grades of the Wellington competition.
With a wide membership drawn from across the Wellington region, the club’s home turf is the National Hockey Stadium in Newtown.
Teams train and play most weeks on one of the three turfs located there, while reserve grade teams also play at venues including Elsdon Park in Porirua, Fraser Park in Lower Hutt, Maidstone Park in Upper Hutt, and Kapiti Sports Turf in Paraparaumu. For more information about the club contact the secretary, Norma McCarty, at Secretary@ karorihockey.org.
The Board invites applications from parents who wish to enrol new entrant out-of-zone students at Cashmere Avenue School. Cashmere Avenue School is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available on the school website. Applications for new entrant out-of-zone places are now being invited for students who will be eligible for enrolment during Term 1 and 2 2026. Applications are made on the official enrolment form, please email: office@cashmere-ave.school. nz
The deadline for receipt of applications for new entrant out-of-zone places is 5pm, Friday 12 September 2025. If a ballot for out-of-zone places is required, it will be held on Monday 15 September 2025. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
Please contact the School office, phone 04 939 4700 for details regarding the application process or email office@cashmere-ave.school.nz
Rewa Rewa School currently has student places available in New Entrants and Year 1. These places are open to students living outside of the Rewa Rewa School zone. The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places in Term 4 2025 (Monday 06 October 2025 to Thursday 18 December 2025), is 9am, Friday 22 August 2025. Submit an online enrolment application at www. rewarewa.school.nz.
Enrolment at our school is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available on our website. The board has determined that up to 12 places will be available for out-of-zone students in 2025. The exact number of places will depend on the number of in zone student enrolments. If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on Monday 25 August 2025. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held.
Parents of students who live in zone should notify the school when their child turns 4, to assist the school to plan appropriately.
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All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately for TFS North Wellington that was the case on Friday night.
Some of the local football was moved due to Wrexhams’ arrival in the capital for their friendly at Sky Stadium against the Wellington Phoenix, played on Saturday evening.
North Wellington, in the midst of a four game unbeaten run, travelled
to Wakefield Park on a chilly Friday night to take on league leaders Wellington Olympic.
The match also served as a special milestone for two players as both captain Josh Zatorski and defender Dion Keetley brought up 50 caps for North Wellington.
It was the visitors who came flying out of the blocks and caused Wellington Olympic all sorts of problems throughout the first half and deservedly took the lead in the 19th minute through Miles
Woodhall.
Olympic drew level in the 32nd minute through a Luca Barclay header, before scoring four unanswered goals in the second half coming from Isa Prins, Gianni Bouzoukis and a double to Sam Mason-Smith as Olympic, for the third week in a row, had to come from a goal down – this time coming back to win by 5-1 and maintaining their six point gap at the top of the table.
Despite leading the now five team
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The Johnsonville Hawks came ever so close to qualifying for the Jubilee Cup final at Lyndhurst Park on 19 July.
The Hawks and Tawa were tied at 17-17 when the whistle sounded to end the second half, sending the match into extra time.
Johnsonville was the first to score in extra time when their hooker, Raja Sami, dotted down. Niall Delahunt converted the try to give the Hawks a 24-17 lead.
However Tawa replied with a converted try to tie up the scores again.
It took a drop goal by Tawa’s James So’oila, a former Samoa international, to give Tawa the 27-24 win late in extra time.
Tawa began the match the better of the two teams and led the match 14-5 at half time. They also began the second spell on the front foot and a successful penalty saw them take a 17-5 lead.
That saw the start of a very impressive Hawks fight back, and they managed to level the scores with a try on the last play of the second spell.
Along with Raja Sami, Olly Paotonu and Aukuso Tuitama scored tries and Niall Delahunt kicked two conversions.
Second five eight Ish Perkins notched up a milestone when he played his blazer game for 50 appearances for the Hawks.
This has completed a very successful season for the Hawks, which saw them qualify for the Jubliee Cup semi-finals for the second time in the club’s history, the first one coming in 2023.
The Johnsonville Rugby Football Club marked its 125th Jubliee this year with an anniversary weekend from 18 to 20 April, and many of its supporters were hoping that they would be able to celebrate again by winning the Jubliee Cup during this special year.
relegation battle, around many football conversations Waterside Karori are now hot favorites for the drop despite sitting in sixth spot three points off bottom placed North Wellington who they meet on the 9 August.
Part of that assumption is that Waterside Karori have conceded 29 goals in their last six games, on Saturday going down 6-0 to Western Suburbs who had one eye on the blockbuster Chatham Cup tie with Olympic this Saturday.
Tyler Freeman bagged three, whilst Seb Barton-Ginger, Noah Tipene-Clegg and an own goal rounded out the scoring for the team from Endeavour Park. Elsewhere in the Central League, Miramar survived a late Upper Hutt fightback to win 4-2 at home, while Napier won their second game on the bounce coming back from a goal down to beat Island Bay 4-1 at Bluewater Stadium.
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