Wednesday June 25, 2025
Awesome celebrations
By Frank Neill
Two outstanding Matariki celebrations were among this year’s highlights in Wainuiomata.
The first celebration, Ko Puanga raua ko Matariki – Pohutukawa, was held on Thursday 19 June, the day before Matariki.
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The Hautapu ceremony on Pito One beach that began the 2025 Wainuiomata Matariki celebrations.
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Wyatt Tautau, who was crowned Omata Idol at the Wainuiomata Marae Matariki celebration. Photo: Frank Neill.
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What a great event – it was awesome
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Despite the heavy rain, this celebration attracted around 1,000 people.
“It was awesome,” the event’s organiser Louana Fruean says.
“What a great event. It was amazing.”
Ko Puanga raua ko Matariki – Pohutukawa began with a Hautapu on Pito One Beach at 6am.
The rain had not started when the Hautapu ceremony took place.
It attracted some outside attention, too.
“The fire engine turned up,” Louana says.
“Someone rang through and said that there was a fire on Petone Beach.”
When the brigade arrived two of the firefighters got out of the fire engine, but when they were told what was happening and that there was water to make sure the fire was out “they said happy Matariki, have a good one, and then they left,” Louana says.
After the Hautapu on Pito One Beach people went to Petone Beach Kindergarten for quick kai, and that was when the day’s rain began.
The celebration then moved to the town centre in Queen Street, where the programme ran from 10:30am to 10pm.
Louana had already set up a gazebo, so everyone was covered for the barbecue, which fed the 400 tamariki who attended.
“was a really good educational event, because everyone was learning about puanga and matariki. It was beautiful.
“Special mention and thanks to Mitre 10, for their barbecue and staff, Allan and The Lions who fed the people, Chelle and Mike McGregor for putting down the hangi and David Williams of Greenstone Concreting for transporting the hangi, Aroha TeKani and her whanau, Pekere and Annie (five hours making fry bread), David Trinder taonga puoro, Xeina raranga workshop,” Louana says.
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Activities for the tamariki and for the kaumatua followed plus there was a sit down hangi for 100 people.
Workshops and entertainment were also part of the day.
“The performances were amazing,” Louana says.
“The little kids also ended up getting up and singing.
“I asked a kid what he wanted to sing and he said ‘The Wheels on the Bus’. So they sang that. Everyone was singing it. It was awesome.”
Ko Puanga raua ko Matariki – Pohutukawa
She also thanks“our tamariki and their friends, our organising group and the volunteers who helped us navigate the day and night, our community who came and participated and enjoyed each others company and connected to the essence of Puanga raua ko Matariki to learn what the maramataka means.”
The next day, 20 June, Matariki ki Wainuiomata 2025 took place at the Wainuiomata Marae.
It began with the Hautapu ceremony – a sacred dawn ceremony to honour Matariki and remember those who passed away during the year.
The Matariki celebration at the Marae included a night market, that ran from 4pm to 9pm.
As well as stalls local musicians entertained, including local band Five Six Four and a competition was held to find the 2025 Omata Idol. Run by the radio station Omata FM, Omata Idol attracted 13 entries and saw a good crowd listening to the contest.
Wyatt Tautau was crowned Omaha Idol following the performances.
He was, Wyatt said, “shocked” to learn that he had won.
One reason for that was his daughter was one of the contestants, and every time they have both entered a competition in the past she had beaten him.
“I’m born and raised in Wainuiomata.
“It’s good just to keep it in Wainui,” Wyatt said.
Natesha Kawana was second and Casey George was third.
wairua and powerful connections to culture, community and each other.
“Hosted at the Wainuiomata Marae, the event welcomed hundreds of locals and visitors alike to celebrate the Maori New Year in true Wainui style.
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“Matariki ki Wainuiomata 2025 was a night to remember,” says Love Wainuiomata Co-ordinator Chastity Card, one of the event’s organisers.
The celebration was “filled with aroha,
“For many it was their very first time stepping onto a marae,” Chastity says.
“The wairua, the vibe is amazing,” one attendee shared.
Another called it “a wonderful way to celebrate Matariki,” and asked: “Can this be a regular thing?”
“Just wow – didn’t expect that kind of turnout,” says Hope Weber, who was also one of the event’s organisers.
“It was awesome seeing new faces experiencing their first Hautapu and learning what it’s all about.”
The success of the event came down to the collective spirit of collaboration.
“Everyone came together, sharing ideas and effort to make it happen,” Hope says.
“The highlight was the crowd, especially how many new whanau we had come to the marae for the very first time.”
“It was great to see Wainuiomata do things the Wainui way,” Chastity says.
“From the warm welcome to the lively entertainment, every detail reflected manaakitanga and pride in place.
“Kokiri Hauora Health and Social Service, as always, ensured that whanau were looked after with free activities and kai – a commitment to ensuring every memeber of the community could participate, regardless of financial position,” Chastity says.
“Nga Hau e Wha o Wainuiomata Marae played a vital role in event safety, managing the crossing and barbecue, contributing to an atimosphere of care and collective responsibility.
“As night fell the whimsical walk down the marae drive, lit by fairy lights, made arriving feel like entering something magical.
“With stallholders selling out early and heartfelt feedback pouring in, one thing is clear: Matariki ki Wainuiomata isn’t just an event, it’s a movement – a celebration grounded in culture, uplifted by community and carried by love,” Chastity says.
Enjoying the hangi at the 19 June Matariki celebration. Photo: Supplied.
Some of the stalls at the Wainuiomata Marae on Matariki day. Photo: Frank Neill.
Second historic cottage restored
By Frank Neill
Restoration of the second lighthouse keeper’s cottage at Baring Head/Orua-pouanuiis now complete, Wellington Regional Councillor Quentin Duthie told the 11 June meeting of the Wainuiomata Community Board.
It was now open for people to make bookings to stay in the cottage, Cr Duthie said.
The first cottage was opened on 14 December 2023.
The cottages are part of a complexthat includesAotearoaNew Zealand’s first fully-electriclighthouse,built in 1935.
The complex was added to the New Zealand Heritage list in 2023 as having“outstanding historical significance”.
Paula Warren, chair oftheFriends of Baring Head,remembers the late Colin Ryder who
was a driving forceinarguing to protectthe cottages and secure $400,000 in funding for the restoration.
“Sadly, Colin passed away in 2021, and I know he would have loved to see the outcome of his vision and efforts,” Paula said at the opening of the first cottage.
“It wasColinwholed the campaign to have the Baring Head land bought and protectedin 2010.
“The Friends of Baring Head continue to champion the protection of the park and lighthouse complex, andprovidefunding and volunteer work to make the restoration possible.
“We are helping to create an asset that will be enjoyed by generations to come.”
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“The Trust ispleased to see Greater Wellington restorethe lighthouse keeper’s cottageand surrounding buildings,” Lee Hunter, Chair of the TupokiTakarangiTrust, said at the opening of the first cottage.
“We have a strong relationship
with Greater Wellington, who share our ahi kavalues as we care for our coastlineand whenua.”
For more information about Greater Wellington’s focus on Orua-pouanuiBaring Head, visit:www.gw.govt.nz/parks/ east-harbour-regional-park/.
The band Five Six Four entertaining the crowd. Photo: Frank Neill.
A view of the lighthouse and lighthouse keepers’ cottages at Baring Head. Photo: Supplied.
Part of the crowd in the Marae Whare Kai on Matariki day. Photo: Frank Neill.
Plea for consistent enforcement
By Frank Neill
A plea for consistent enforcement of the time limits for mobility parks outside the library was made by Rosie Goss at the 11 June meeting of the Wainuiomata Community Board.
Speaking in the public comment section of the meeting on behalf of Grey Power Wainuiomata, Ms Goss said there was inconsistency with enforcement currently.
“There is a two hour time limit for mobility parking,” she said.
However she had been informed that parking enforce-
ment personnel were using discretion on whether or not to issue tickets.
As a result “there is no consistency” with the enforcemnt.
“This is preventing others from being able to use the mobility parks.
“I am asking for it to be enforced no matter what time of the day it is or whatever meeting is in the library,” Ms Goss said.
Hutt City Council’s Head of Transport, Paul Hewitt, who was at the meeting said he would take the matter back to the parking enforcement team and would then report back to the community board.
Mobility parking ‘at all times’
By Frank Neill
Extending mobility parking to “at all times” in various locations in Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt was recommended to Hutt City Council by the Wainuiomata Community Board at its 11 June meeting.
The board made the recommendation after receiving a report from Hutt City Council’s Transport Engineering Manager Evandro Scherer.
The report sought approval to convert 169 existing mobility parking spaces, currently subject to time-limited restrictions, to operate as mobility parks at all times.
The recommendation by the board includes mobility parks at the Wainuiomata Community Hub and in Homedale Road, Queen Street, Silbery Place, Moores Valley Road, the Strand and Wainui Road.
Currently the mobility parks operate with time restrictions, typically between 8am and 6pm.
“These time limitations reflect historical operational practices, when parking enforcement was limited to Council business hours,”
Mr Scherer’s report says.
“At the time these restrictions were introduced overall parking demand, particularly outside of business hours, was considerably lower.”
As a result extended enforcement was not considered necessary.
“Council officers have received multiple complaints from both mobility permit holders and the parking services team regarding limited access designated mobility parking outside standard business hours.
“Feedback indicated that these time-restricted spaces are frequently occupied by drivers without valid
mobility permits after hours.
“This not only limits availability for genuine users but also creates conflicts, particularly for wheelchair users,” the report says.
The change will be implemented by having signs saying “at all times” installed at the mobility parks.
Still waiting for new bus shelter
By Frank Neill
“We are still awaiting a [new] bus shelter on the corner of Wood and Parenga Street,” Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Quentin Duthie told the 11 June meeting of the Wainuiomata Community Board.
“It’s been a long time coming,” he said.
A new bus stop in the area was originally sought by a local resident. “Ten years she has been waiting I think,” Cr Duthie said.
“I did not think I would be standing here at the end of my three years on the [Regional] Council and the bus stop was still not built.”
The reason for the delay was that
the ideal spot for the bus stop was in front of a house and the house owner did not want it there.
Because of that, the Council had to come up with an alternative plan.
The new plan involved some changes to the kerb and the street, and because of that the plan had to be submitted to the Hutt City Council for approval.
Once it received Hutt City Council approval, work on the new bus shelter could begin.
“One of the people lobbying me about a bus shelter in Wood Street was Chris Bishop, who was Minister [of Transport] and has now cut the [government] funding,” Cr Duthie
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“It’s good news that it’s coming,” Cr Duthie told the “Wainuiomata News” following the meeting.
“I would be delighted if it happened before the end of the financial year,” he said.
The financial year begins on 1 July.
The long history of the battle to have a new bus shelter in the
area includes a home made shelter being erected.
In August 2023 a Wood Street resident built a home made shelter outside 104 Wood Street.
It was constructed from old election signs that MP Chris Bishop had put up during previous election campaigns. It was taken down later in 2023.
Wellington Regional Councillor Quentin Duthie and the home made bus shelter that was erected in Wood Street in 2023. Photo: Supplied.
Initiative to address homelessness
By Frank Neill
Hutt City Council has a new initiative aimed at helping to address homelessness.
The Council’s new Homelessness and Housing Dashboard was outlined by the Democracy Advisor Judy Randall said in her report to the 11 June meeting of the Wainuiomata Community Board.
“The dashbord will be launched in June 2025,” Ms Randall’s report said.
“Homelessless in Te Awa Kairangi Ki Tai Lower Hutt is a complex issue affecting many, from those living rough to those in temporary or emergency accommodation.
“Council is committed to helping to address this through compassion, partnership and long-term solutions.
“The new Homelessness and Housing Dashboard is designed to centralise data and information about homelessness in the city.
“Its primary aim is to provide up-to-date local data to support transparency and evidence-based action.
“The dashboard includes trends in housing
support, income growth, housing affordability and homelessness data from local providers.
“It also offers insights into housing deprivation across different demographics and regions.
“By enabling data filtering by age and ethnicity the dashboard helps Council staff, community organisations and the public to better understand and address homelessness.”
The dashboard, Ms Randall says, “will help support a city where eveyone has a safe and secure place to live.”
Wainui artists exhibiting
By Frank Neill
Seven Wainuiomata artists currently have an exhibition at the Pito One Depot, 8/193 Jackson Street, Doreen Doolan Mall, Petone.
The exhibition runs until 28 June and features Robert Morgan, Anna Gibson, Sophie Gardiner, Murray Goldsack, Katy Yang, Tee Wood and Grouse Art.
“The exhibition has a beautiful range of styles and it’s great to see a collection of Wainui talent all in one space,” Pito One Depot says.
The last chance to see the work will be on Saturday 28 June from 10am to 1pm.
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Celebrating Pasifika heritage
Seven Wainuiomata schools are performing at the Hutt Fest that is currently running at Walter Nash Stadium.
Arakura School’s kapa haka, Fernlea School’s kapa haka and Wainuiomata Primary School’s kapa haka are performing in the primary and intermediate school show 2 that runs from 3pm to 5pm today, 25 June.
Konini School’s kapa kaha, St Claudine Thevenet School’s kapa haka and Wainuiomata School’s poly group are performing in
New city strategy
By Frank Neill
Hutt City Council is working on its new 30-year city strategy.
Named “To Tatou Tane 2055 Our City 2055” the strategy “is a shared vision for the future of Te Awa Kairangi Ki Tai Lower Hutt,” the Council’s Democracy Advisor Judy Randall said in her report to the 11 June meeting of the Wainuiomata Community Board.
the primary and intermediate show 4 from 3pm to 5pm tomorrow, 26 June.
Wainuiomata High School’s poly group is performing in the college show 1 from 3pm to 5:30pm on 27 June.
Hutt Fest is an event where primary, intermediate and secondary schools come together to celebrate the Hutt Valley’s Pasifika heritage through song and dance.
With more than 80 registrations, this year will be one of the biggest Hutt Fest shows to date.
“People from key organisations across the city are working together to develop a strategy for the long-term future of Lower Hutt.
“Feedback has been received from the community via a City Summit, hui, interviews and a survey.
“Public engagement on the draft summary is planned for August 2025 and the City Strategy is expected to be finalised by the end of 2025.”
It’s in the Ballot election meeting
By Frank Neill
It’s in the Ballot Productions will hold its Wainuiomata election meeting on 30 August in the Wainuiomata Community Hall.
The meeting will run from 3pm to 6pm and from 7pm to 9pm.
The first hour will feature candidates for the Wainuiomata Community Board.
Candidates for the Wainuiomata Ward will feature from 4pm to 6pm.
Starting at 7pm, the final session will feature candidates of the Mana Kairangi ki Tai Maori Ward.
Run by Sam Somers, It’s in the Ballot election meetings, which are also available with a live screening on the internet, debuted at the 2022 elections.
It’s in the Ballot is introducing a new one hour show for Community Boards this year. This has been launched in response to feedback from local bodies 2022. It will feature up to 10 questions for the candidates to answer using the hard hitting questions format.
The candidates will need to work as a team to decide which box the host opens.
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Incredible weekend for Football
By Ryan Imray
Matariki weekend saw the Wainuiomata Football Club play on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Wainuiomata played host to four games on Friday as Waterside Karori, Naenae, North Wellington and Stop Out made the trip to Richard Prouse Park.
The Reserves faced Stop Out in the early game in what was a second versus third clash in Capital 3 and it was Wainui who came out on top 4-1 to remain second place on the ladder.
Cameron Gelderblom got on the score sheet along with Beauyn Goochwoodwho turned into prime David Beckham scoring a brilliant free-kick.
Lachlan Harris continued his hot streak in front of goal as he scored the other two.
The other three games played simultaneously.
Halfbaked Roundballs began life in the Wellington 4 division beating Naenae Nighthawks 3-1.
The Third team, who were struggling with numbers, faced North Wellington and fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat.
The Capital Premier side took centre stage against Waterside Karori in front of a vocal Wainui crowd as the
local community came out to support their team and it only took three minutes before they had something to cheer about.
Flynn McCaul with a moment of brilliance, completed his fine run with a pass to Adam Ross who calmly slotted his shot past the keeper.
Karori equalised with a moment of brilliance that had fill-in goal keeper and club legend Ralph Chenery beaten.
The score remained level for only three minutes as Tyron Curtis put Wainui back in front with a cheeky back heel finish.
Adam Ross’s fine goal scoring form continued as he got his second just four minutes before half time as his looping effort from outside the box beat everyone.
Just before the half time whistle, Flynn McCaul who assisted two of the opening three goals, got his name on the score sheet as his calm finish put the hosts 4-1 up at half time.
The second half was a lot more even but there was no change to the score board and Wainuiomata walked away 4-1 winners and closed the gap on first place to just four points.
Saturday saw the three Masters sides in action.
Pasifika Originals travelled to Delaney Park to face Stokes Valley and in a game that had ten goals, the points were shared as the game finished 5-5.
Pasifika Old Boys made the short trip to Hutt Park to face Stop Out and fought hard to win 1-0.
The OCs hosted Petone in the hope to avenge the reverse fixture which Petone won 4-0, the only defeat Wainui had suffered this season.
In their brand new kit and managing to talk Dave Watters out of retirement for this fixture, the OCs found themselves 2-0 up at half time thanks to a double from James. Petone managed to score two of their own in the second half to provide an entertaining game and a nervy finish.
Just as it was looking like the game would finish all square, Ben Rogers grabbed a last minute winner for Wainui to keep the side top of the table.
The weekend was wrapped up with the Women travelling to face Island Bay.
With the side already securing promotion to Capital 3 for the second round, it was a good chance to play a game without any pressure.
In a competitive first half, Arnika Lahood’s effort from outside the
Women’s Rugby team pipped in final
By Frank Neill
The Wainuiomata premier women’s team came close to winning the Izzy Ford Cup for 2025.
In fact they were leading Paremata-Plimmerton with six minutes to play on 21 June. However Paremata-Plimmerton scored what proved to be the winning try with 75 minutes on the clock.
That gave them a 17-13 win.
A closely contested first half saw just one scoring movement, when vice-captain and number 6 Canon Hakaraia dotted down to give Wainuiomata a 5-0 lead at the break.
A try to number 8 Croshanlei SkipperLepou and a penalty to Acacia Claridge-Te Iwimate saw Wainuiomata lead the match going into the final minutes.
This has completed what has been a very good season by the women’s premier team, who played outstandingly to reach the Izzy Ford Cup final.
Wainuiomata’s premier men are destined to play in the 2025 Hardham Cup competition
after they lost to Tawa 38-10 on June 21.
The green and blacks would have fancied their chances at half time, when the scores were tied at 10-10.
However the second half belonged to Tawa, who scored 28 more points to win the Chris Stirling Cup.
There is one more round in the Swindale Shield competition.
This will see Wainuiomata meet OrientalRongotai, who have already secured the Swindale Shield with a big lead at the top of the table.
The match will be played at William Jones Park on 28 June.
The teams that will contest the Jubliee Cup, played by the top eight teams, and the Hardham Cup, for the bottom teams, had been decided following the latest round of matches.
Last year’s Jubilee Cup winners, OrientalRongotai, currently lead the teams bound for the Hardham Cup on 31 points.
Wainuiomata is in second place with 23 points.
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In the second half, Leanne Watkins scored her first goal in Wainui colours before Mangala Kasongo
sealed the deal.
A 3-0 win for the Women’s side and a clean sheet for Nerissa Mair who covered in goal for the injured Beth Jackson-Jupp.
Ulalei celebrates Whanau, Wairua and Wahine Toa
FourUlalei teams; one whanau; a beautiful Matariki day shared together.
Ulalei was proudly represented at the Blitz Hiwa-i-te-Rangi Tournament on Matariki day, entering two Collegiate teams, one mixed and one women’s team.
It was a fantastic day,with Ulalei showcasing their rising young talents through to their seasoned players, displaying the depth of skill and unity within the club.
“It was especially heartwarming to see our Ulalei whanau grow, connect and represent on such a meaningful occasion,” manager Lagi Moananu says.
To top it all off, the women’s team, Moso’oi, took out their grade – a huge achievement and a testament to their hard work and dedication.
Coach Sina Tamaali’i was grateful to the organisers.
“A massive mihi to the Blitz whanau for organising this kaupapa and for inviting us to be part of it once again,” Sina says.
“This was our second year attending the tournament, and we’re proud to always bring the numbers and the energy.”
The Ulalei Collegiate teams were made up of 21 girls – mostly year 9 and 10 students from Wainuiomata Intermediate, Wainuiomata High, Sacred Heart College, Hutt Valley High School and St Mary’s. All but one of them live in Wainuiomata.
“Imagine if they all attended Wainuiomata High,” coach Lahraine Sagaga says. These players are regulars at the Sunday “Skills and Drills” sessions, which began earlier this year to help juniors prepare for school trials.
Due to the high demand from both parents and players, Ulalei continued running them – with thanks to Wainuiomata High and Wainuiomata Intermediate for generously providing the space to allow the teams to train.
All of these school girls play for their schools during the winter season, and Ulalei take them to junior tournaments held throughout the season, with the next one coming up in Manawatu this August. Manawatia a Matariki – what a way to honour the season of reflection, connection and new beginnings.
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The Ulalei mixed team that took part in the Blitz Hiwa-i-te-Rangi Tournament on 20 June. Photo: Supplied.
