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By Glenise Dreaver

The northern suburbs hosted Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern twice in four days over the last week.

First, on Thursday June 27, she visited the 21-unit NZ Housing Corporation’s showpiece Haumaru housing complex in Frankmoore Avenue.

For security reasons, residents had been warned of the visit only that morning but excitement levels were high.

Continued on page 2.

“Let’s do a selfie!” Haumaru resident Irene Stonyer in her unit with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. (The red jersey isn’t accidental) PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

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PM takes afternoon tea with Haumaru residents Continued from page 1.

Resident Nisha Srivastava waved vigorously from her balcony and, receiving an answering wave, hurtled down the stairs, straight past everyone surrounding the PM and enveloped her in a giant bear hug.

Unfortunately, the Independent Herald didn’t move fast enough to capture the look of horror from one of the security staff who failed to stop her, seeming to realise that tackling Nisha to the ground was probably the only way to stop her headlong charge -– and was not going to be necessary.

Her warm hug was returned

by Jacinda with a smile and a brief chat.

“She’s so young and pretty.

Very beautiful!” said Nisha afterwards.

“But it would have been nice if she’d brought Neve. I’d like to hold her one day.”

Before the afternoon tea shared with all the residents, two of them, Irene Stonyer and Latha Tissera, hosted the Prime Minister in their units.

Irene told her that it was wonderful to have neighbours nearby. “We have cups of tea together and watch out for

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, at the Khandallah Town Hall on Sunday for the Wellington regional conference of the Labour Party. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

one another.”

“These units are designed so that you can interact like that,” Jacinda responded.

When it came time for the photo shoot, Irene asked for a photo on her own mobile.

MP Greg O’Connor offered to do the honours.

He totally failed however, to master the technical complexities of the task, at which stage the PM assumed control. “I know how to do this.”

She did, then suggested “Let’s do a selfie.”

And they did.

The second visit was on

Sunday, when she spoke to the Wellington Regional Labour Party conference held in the Khandallah Town Hall.

That was a no-media-allowed function, but we did get a photo of her outside the hall, to prove she has been here again.

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And the question that is most top-of-mind is: Where are we going to build our floats?

“The previous facilities we used are no longer available, so we’re looking for a new covered workspace space close to Johnsonville or Newlands,” says committee member Lisa Woodley. “We’ve got a special new float planned but we can’t make any progress until we’ve got somewhere to build it, as well as to reassemble our previous years’ floats.”

The committee is also looking for helpers to build props and floats, to assemble them on the day, and even to play specific characters in the parade.

“Being involved in t he Christmas parade is a lot of fun and a great way to give back to your local community,” Lisa says.

The parade is so popular that the number of entries

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Angry principals holding ballot

By Glenise Dreaver

“We’re tired and we’re angry,” says Louise Green, a local school principal who is the lead negotiator for primary school principals nationwide.

Louise is a senior executive member of the New Zealand Educational Institute (NZEI) the union representing both primary school teachers and principals.

For the last eighteen months she has led the principals’ pay negotiations.

And while, she says, the teachers have finally just had a “great” settlement after their rejection of four unsatisfactory offers, principals

Louise Gibson, heading primary school principals’ negotiations with the Ministry of Education. PHOTO supplied.

have been treated very differently.

“Basically our offer stayed the same. There was no substantive difference to the pay scale.”

What was different was, she says, the offer of an “accord”.

It would mean working through long-standing issues with the Secretary of Education.

“Principals say the idea of an accord is OK - but there are no guarantees.”

Louise points out that with the recent teachers’ settlement, the pay gap between principals and teachers has now narrowed.

“To the point where it will be incredibly difficult to attract teachers out of the classroom and

into principal roles.”

Given the additional responsibilities and expectations, she asks: “Why would you bother?”

As the principal of a large local primary school, Khandallah, she feels she is in a position to understand the issues well, adding that they want to restore relativity with the teachers’ scale.

To support this claim, and because principals voluntarily give so much time and goodwill to the Ministry, a principals’ ballot is under way on a policy of “disengagement” with the Ministry, with time and goodwill withdrawn until settlement is achieved.

Iconic garage closing the doors after forty years

By Glenise Dreaver

“I’ve been working on this corner for forty years,” says Lloyd Hassed.

The closing of the Challenge Young Motors service station at the corner of Ohariu and Bassett roads means the loss of a Johnsonville institution.

Lloyd’s heart is clearly full at leaving his business and the customers who have been a huge part of his life. After two years of negotiations, the Auckland owner of the land has finally served notice that his lease is up on July 31 and will not be renewed, he says.

It’s a real blow to Lloyd, who started there as a schoolboy working in the holidays.

He spent ten years next door in the workshop before switching to the Shell garage.

Lloyd worked for four owners before going into partnership, in 2001 becoming the independently-owned Challenge Young Motors. Twelve years ago he took sole charge.

Adding the tyre service was

a good move. And success soon led to a seven-day-a-week service.

Over the decades, he’s trained many young people in their first taste of a workplace.

“It’s been great to see them go on to succeed in life.”

Customers also quickly became friends, known on a firstname basis. “Marvellous. So supportive, so loyal,” Lloyd says.

And he jokes that once couriers started using them as a drop off point for Ohariu Valley customers,” it’s been more like a Wells Fargo staging post than a service station”.

Staff member Andre Gratzer now comes in to the room, ensuring the full story is told.

“He’s very generous,” he says.

“A pillar of the community, helping anyone who’s asked for it.”

That includes countless sponsorships and raffles, he says.

Lloyd adds that he has enjoyed being able to do that.

His plans are open, though first he’ll take a break, then do some “much-needed” work around

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Located at 24-26 Hutt Road, the unmanned 24-hour Tinakori Fuel Stop was officially opened on Tuesday July 2 at 12pm.

Waitomo Group managing director Jimmy Ormsby said their arrival in Upper Hutt in May immediately pushed prices down by up to 20c.

And he says Wellingtonians can expect more major price disruption in the market.

The new site will offer Unleaded 91, Premium 95, and Diesel and, like all new Waitomo Fuel Stops, is fitted with state-of-the-art vapour recovery technology that sucks petrol vapour that would otherwise escape into the atmosphere back into the pump.

Glenside a finalist Glenside Progressive Association Inc is a finalist in the Heritage and Environment section of the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards.

“It’s fantastic that our hard-working community volunteers have been recognised for their leadership and contribution to heritage and the environment,” says the association’s president Claire Bibby.

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Lloyd Hassed: After forty years on “the corner”, the Challenge service station owner is having to leave the business that has been his passion. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

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“I feel saddened for the previous owners who have worked very hard for the business to

succeed,” he says.

“But a huge thank you to all our customers and staff for their support in the past.”

Khandallah Arts Theatre’s next production is to be a long-forgotten play by iconic Kiwi playwright Bruce Mason.

Zero Inn was first performed in 1970 in Christchurch and not seen again until now. It opens on July 18 in Cochran Hall, 106 Cashmere Ave. The play is a combination of humour and drama and director John Marwick says Zero Inn’s themes are as relevant today as they were in 1970 – consumerism, the environment, traditional gender roles, warfare and the arms race, unfettered progress, the gap between generations – and marijuana.

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inbrief news Real estate high In the latest figures from realestate. co.nz, Wellington is one of four regions with an all-time high average asking price for homes.

The region saw a 3.8 per cent increase, jumping up over the $700,000 mark for the first time.

The average asking price here has climbed slowly but steadily, sitting in the $600,000 plus bracket for the past 16 months until finally breaking into the $700,000 plus asking price bracket in June.

Petition grows Newlands resident Kathy McKeefe, who is gathering names on a petition to go to Wellington City Council, asking for yellow no-parking lines between Barrie Street’s two blind bends, says she has now collected 188 signatures.

This is despite the accidental destruction of one page by a cleaner in a public building who did not realise what it was, and the disappearance of another.

She’s been away, but will be out again this weekend seeking to reach her aim of 200 names to get to the council by mid-July.

She adds that she has also discovered it is an offence under S 6.3 of Road User Rule 2004 of the Land Transport Act, to park so close to a corner as to obstruct a driver’s view of the oncoming traffic.

Nationwide plastic bag ban The ban on single-use plastic shopping bags began on July 1 and covers all retailers.

Customers now have to take their own re-useable bags to carry their purchases.

The ban is a key strategy to mark plastic-free July and the Minister for the Environment Eugenie Sage says the country also needs to recharge materials recovery and recycling systems and shift to a circular economy.

The latest available figures show New Zealanders appear to have made a rapid transition to reusable bags, with 56 percent of shoppers in April 2018 bringing reusable bags, increasing to 91 percent by September 2018.

‘Lest we forget’

By Glenise Dreaver

Last Friday June 28 was the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles officially ending World War I. It was also the end of a four and a half-year-long journey for Karori’s Andy Foster.

He has made it his mission to ensure that every one of the eighteen streets in the city that memorialise places and people of particular significance in that conflict is marked by a sign.

Some commemorate local people, or great New Zealanders, or important battles.

Andy, a Wellington City Councillor, said it was at a national local body conference in 2013 that it was suggested that putting up signs to commemorate the Great War would ensure the sacrifices were never forgotten.

He told some thirty plus people who gathered at sunset at the intersection of Versailles and Croydon streets that this was the last scheduled sign.

He brought several white crosses to the ceremony, marked with names of local men who had city streets named after them. Andy planted them in the ground below the post before he climbed the ladder to uncover the sign.

This followed a talk explaining the stories behind WW1 streets, the course of events leading to the war and the consequent treaty, and he told those gathered that the time, 5pm, was carefully chosen.

“At the going down of the sun we will remember them.”

The Ode was also recited by everyone there: “They shall grow not old ….

Then came the haunting notes of the Last Post played

At the going down of the sun: Bugler Andrew Weir with Andy Foster, ending over four years of work to ensure that the sacrifices of the Great War are remembered. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

by bugler Andrew Weir. There was also a minute’s silence.

After these formalities, Andy undertook a rather breathtaking climb up a fifteen foot ladder in the half dark to

remove the plastic and duct tape covering on the sign.

But all was well. And those attending could not doubt the significance of it all.

“Lest we forget.”

Chorus director celebrates 20 years Joanne Oliver from Te Aro celebrated 20 years as the Director of Capital Harmony Chorus and was surprised at a recent rehearsal with a cake and trophy to mark the occasion.

Co-director Mary Sagato said Joanne, who had been directing

a men’s barbershop chorus, stepped up to take a small group of women who had been rehearsing in Petone.

“Joanne encouraged us to move to the Churton Park area, rename the group and learn new music. With our enthusiasm

and Joanne’s support we’ve gone from strength to strength,” Mary said.

Capital Harmony Chorus is now part of the worldwide Sweet Adelines and shares their love of acapella singing at community events and concerts.

Founding members of Capital Harmony Chorus celebrate with Joanne Oliver, from left: Jean Redman, Norma Wiley, Joanne (with cake) and Mary Sagato. PHOTO supplied.

Membership has changed over the years, with people coming and going, but has remained at about 24 women.

Amazingly, several of the 1999 members still sing and were able to celebrate with Joanne, including Norma Wiley, who will shortly celebrate her 80th birthday.

Joanne says she was delighted to be recognised. “I’ve loved directing the chorus, seeing us grow and develop and share the personal highs and lows with this great group of women. I hope we can continue for many years to come.”

Capital Harmony Chorus now rehearses at Wilton Bowling Club on Monday nights from 7.30pm. New members, or those who just want to check it out, are most welcome. See the Facebook page @ Capital Harmony Chorus or website www.capitalharmony.org.nz

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Greg O’Connor

On the rainbow slide

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By Glenise Dreaver On Saturday, seven-year-old Adam Parker of Crofton Downs visited Khandallah Park in Woodmancote Road and discovered, to his delight, a new rainbow slide.

The 11-metre-long slide had been “launched” at a Grand Opening last week by children from Khandallah School, but Adam was untroubled by not being the first to use it.

The play area now also includes a flying fox, a junior play complex, and a giant rock climbing structure for the older children.

For Adam, visiting the Café du Parc proved an ideal finish to a great day.

PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

Derailment chaos for commuters On Tuesday night, at about 7:40pm, a freight train derailed near Wellington station and caused services to be suspended at the junction where the Hutt Valley and Kapiti lines merge.

The Kapiti, Melling and Wairarapa lines were closed, affecting an estimated 20,000 commuters on Tuesday morning, but the Johnsonville line remained open.

The wagons had remained upright during the derailment, but it took the locomotive engineer 230

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metres to stop the train, leaving damaged tracks and points on the main tracks into Wellington.

Crews worked overnight and rerailed the freight train, but at the time of going to press yesterday, there was no indication of how long repairs to the line would take.

Disruption of the afternoon northbound services were however expected and commuters were being asked to travel before or after the peak times of 3 - 6pm if possible.

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There were also significant southbound delays on State Highway 1 and 2, but these were reported to have eased about 9 am.

An added issue was the unavailability of bus replacement services.

Only six buses on each line were able to be sourced, and these were affected by heavy delays due to high traffic.

Commuters were asked to avoid travel if possible or to take alternative transport.

I enjoyed hosting our Prime grass roots, essential when Minister Jacinda in the there is incredible demand electorate twice last week. on her time nationally and Her first visit was to the new internationally.

Haumaru housing complex in And Ōhāriu benefits by Johnsonville, where she met having such good access to with some delighted and very the decision makers. satisfied residents who have I mentioned the cabinet moved into the purpose built reshuffle earlier. flats. Her total engagement Parliamentarians are by their with the residents was nature ambitious, and it’s remarkable, considering she difficult to keep everyone was heading straight back to happy. That the Prime Parliament to announce the Minister did is a tribute to her cabinet reshuffle. Obviously leadership. housing is a huge priority for I am very pleased to have our government and the PM been appointed to the enjoys opportunities for close Finance and Expenditure up engagement, like what she Select Committee, which got with our residents, as it is oversees those matters which the best way to keep in touch. pertain to the running of the Visits by the PM and other economy. Having headed a Ministers ensure local issues multimillion dollar business stay front of mind. prior to entering Parliament, I Her second visit on am very much looking forward Sunday was to surprise to getting involved in this very the participants at a major important area.

Wellington Region Labour Of course I remain on the Party planning meeting we Justice Select committee hosted in Khandallah. The policing experience MPwhere formyŌhāriu locals were pretty stoked to and knowledge is put to good see her chatting outside the use. town hall.

Having of Unit 2,existing 18 Moorefieldexperience Road, Johnsonville Again, her visit was about the On portfolios weroundabout are involved the McDonald’s Monday – Friday 9am–3pm keeping in touch with the in isOpen important.

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Bus progress and problems reported

Marae fire an accident The main building well ablaze on the night of June 9-10.

The morning after: PHOTOS: Supplied.

Fire and Emergency Wellington area manager Dave Key says a fire investigation report into the devastating blaze at Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Island Bay on June 9 has found it was accidental.

The report, released on Friday June 28, says the probable cause of the fire was hot embers from a brazier being blown by strong winds. This ignited combustible material near a storeroom in the main building.

And another finding was that Tapu Te Ranga Marae had a fire alarm system but it failed to operate.

This was because the unmonitored alarm system had been isolated following a false alarm earlier in the week, but had not been reset by a technician

as required.

Twenty seven Cub Scouts from Ngaio and eight of their leaders escaped the destructive blaze which occurred about midnight.

The brazier in question had been used in an open area the previous evening, but was extinguished around 8pm because of concerns about ember transfer.

Dave Key says the fire is a real tragedy for the marae and the wider community who use the facility.

“But it does demonstrate just how dangerous hot embers from fires can be, even when it’s damp and cold.”

He says the fire also highlights the benefits of sprinkler systems in

buildings such as marae, where fire can spread extremely rapidly because of the large, open-plan wooden structures.

And the area manager says that many building owners think that if a monitored system has a false alarm, that would mean a false alarm charge.

“However, Fire and Emergency hasn’t charged for false alarms since it came into existence on July 1, 2017.

He adds that the best option for public buildings was to have a monitored alarm system installed, either connected directly to Fire and Emergency or monitored by a private company. This would ensure the quickest response time in the event of a fire.

Progress on stabilising Wellington’s bus network was reported to the Transport and Infrastructure Select Committee in Parliament last Wednesday.

Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) chief executive Greg Campbell detailed improvements, but also outlined congestion and the nationwide driver shortage as remaining roadblocks.

The shortage was, he said, their greatest concern and priority focus to resolve.

“While not large in absolute numbers, any cancelled service is not just frustrating to commuters, but can cause subsequent services to be overcrowded or be too full to pick up all passengers.

“I publicly acknowledge the distress this has caused our customers at times,” Greg said.

The committee was told about a recruitment campaign, along with the new challenges the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2018 had brought.

Greg also described “limited and congested” road spaces and, compared to other cities, a lack of dedicated bus priority lanes.

There can, he said, be “vastly different” travel times on the same bus routes at the same time from one day to the next, meaning lack of reliability.

He also noted that Greater Wellington is beginning some “ intense” community-led reviews of the network.

“This will determine what changes are still needed … to address customer feedback and requests, social benefits and what can be afforded.”

While many of their conversations had been around the problems, a huge range of benefits had resulted he said.

“There are 45 per cent more services at weekends now, 26 more suburbs have more regular off peak services, we have free transfers, better tertiary and accessibility concessions, and many brand new buses including double deckers and electric vehicles.”

“Gradual improvements will eventually add up,” he added.

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

Question: Should we move to a four year election cycle?

Anne Dales, Ngaio “They do need a bit more time to finish legislation.

Sometimes things get chopped off.”

Christine Hamilton, Ngaio “Sure! Because you get more traction!”

Jayden Harvey, Wilton “It’s hard. With three years you can kick out who you don’t want ... but you need more than one term to make changes.”

Jazz Gariche, Karori “Probably four, though you might get sick of them....”

Merle Sowerby, Crofton Downs “There are good reasons for both. Probably four.

Unless there’s a bad government and a bad opposition ....”

Sylvia Pack, Ngaio “Four years gives them more chance to implement their policies - provided they take note of the results of significant referendums.”

EYE ON CRIME In Newlands a construction site in Spenmoor Street was entered and items stolen.

The door to the portacom had been barricaded and a loader parked in front of it.

The intruders tampered with the ignition and used the loader to move material blocking the door which was then forced open.

A heavy duty gym grader, a laser, a generator, two battery powered grinders and batteries and an electric grinder were stolen.

Also on the site, a white Nissan Navara ute

was damaged to gain entry and a rear right side window was smashed. Nothing was stolen from this vehicle.

Also in Spenmoor Street the external garage of a house was broken into. Intruders gained entry by tampering with the lock at the rear of the garage.

Once inside they opened the main door. A blue Kia Sorento stationwagon parked inside had its left rear quarterlight window smashed to gain entry.

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The vehicle was searched and a list of stolen items is being prepared.

In Khandallah a red Honda Integra hatchback, parked locked overnight in the open driveway of a house in Lohia Street, was stolen.

In Ngaio a hooded man was observed getting into a vehicle parked in the driveway of a house in Bombay Street. He used a key to open the locked door and attempted to start the vehicle.

He was not successful and left the scene. It is believed that he had used a key that had been stolen in a previous burglary at the house.

CCTV footage recorded the event.

A blue Toyota Corolla hatchback parked locked on the road in Fox Street was stolen.

There was no evidence left at the scene to indicate entry through a smashed window. Also in Fox Street a grey Ford Ranger utility was broken into via a forced side canopy window lock. The vehicle had been parked locked and secure. Tools and a battery were stolen.

A grey Nissan Tiita hatchback parked overnight on the street in Old Porirua Road was broken into via a smashed rear windscreen.

Luggage containing clothing, and

a New Zealand and a Chinese passport were stolen from the vehicle.

It is reported that a sum of Chinese currency was also in the luggage.

In Wadestown a locked silver Subaru Impreza saloon was parked overnight in Grosvenor Terrace with immobiliser and alarm set.

Offenders tore off the grill to open the bonnet and have cut the wires to the alarm and the immobiliser. They next smashed the rear passenger window to gain access to the vehicle.

Items reported stolen include a sub and amp stereo, six speakers, a radar detector, a dash cam, a valve from the engine bay and two hockey sticks.

A black Nissan Navara utility vehicle parked during the night in Fitzroy Street had its left rear quarterlight window smashed.

The alarm was triggered but not heard by the owner as the vehicle was parked too far away. Nothing appears to have been stolen.

In Northland a black Roma moped was stolen from Thorby Street where it had been parked locked overnight in a parking bay. It was later recovered in Putnam-Link Road.

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Interested? Come along to the open day or call sales agent, Allan Davidson, on 04 439 4949 to arrange a viewing.

Free phone 0508 ENLIVEN or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz

Just some of the local group who attended last Friday evening’s multi-faith seminar at Churton Park focussing on Buddhism. PHOTO supplied.

The Churton Park Community Centre had some 20 people attending their latest interfaith seminar, held on the evening of Friday June 28.

The audience included the three northern ward city councillors and MP Greg O’Connor to hear more about

Buddhism traditions and celebrations.

Gamini Settinayake from the Wellington Interfaith Council gave a great presentation about what Buddhism is, followed by open questions.

And he generously provided a light dinner for the attendees.

Thursday July 4, 2019

Lots of spadework by ORCA residents

Brett’s Brief National Party List MP based in Ōhāriu

You can’t trust Labour on tax.

When you add up all of the new taxes, and factor in the cancelled tax relief, Kiwi families are going to be worse off by $7000 over four years.

That’s $1750 a year worse off on average.

The taxation by stealth and clever tricks just keeps adding up. Three increases to fuel tax, plus a regional fuel tax for Auckland (and now a $2.6 billion regional transport tax for Wellington for Let’s Get Wellington Moving), plus introduced ring-fencing of losses on rental properties, the Amazon Tax, GST on overseas roaming, extending the bright-line test and increased Worksafe levies.

From left ORCA members clearing the stops to Mount Kaukau: Gary Morrison, Richard Campbell and Ray Chung. PHOTO supplied.

Members of the Onslow Residents’ Community Association (ORCA) had a very productive day on Saturday.

They were clearing out the drains in the path on Mt Kaukau and clearing the dirt, rocks and plants that had grown on the steps.

The dirt made walking up and

down the steps very slippery.

“People have slipped and fallen over on these steps so we cleared all these back to the original state,” says spokesperson Ray Chung.

“And the drains in the track up to Mt Kaukau had filled in over the years and could barely be seen, but we recalled them being

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there many years ago,” he adds.

“The downside of these drains being covered over is that rainwater just pools on the track making it very muddy.”

It was interesting, he says, that while they were working, over 20 people walking by had commented that it was great to see these steps cleared.

Oh, and also a tax on visitors to New Zealand that is expected to cost tourism businesses more in lost trade than they’ll receive in tourism infrastructure funding.

Along the way they cut the tax relief which would have eased some of the burden

Kiwis are now facing with rising cost of living.

The Government is taking more, but isn’t spending it wisely. More than $2 billion for fees-free, for fewer students, $3 billion for Shane Jones’ slush fund, and $2 billion on Kiwibuild.

The economy is continuing to weaken because of their poor policy. That means less for health, education and infrastructure.

It’s clear that New Zealanders simply can’t afford this Government.

National has announced that we will index tax thresholds to inflation. This means income taxes would be adjusted every three years in line with the cost of living.

The tax pile-on shows the Government clearly doesn’t have New Zealanders’ wellbeing at heart. New Zealanders work hard to get ahead. You deserve to keep more of what you earn. We will see that you do.

Contact me 29 Broderick Road, Johnsonville brett.hudson@parliament.govt.nz 04 478 0628

Authorised by Brett Hudson MP, 29 Broderick Road, Johnsonville.

A Review Of Term Two

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On the Ball

ear 12s and 13s bedecked themselves in their finest garb for the highlight of the social calendar: the Senior Ball, held once again at dramatic Te Papa.

Top Scholar Meets PM

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acinda Ardern was on hand to congratulate Emily Hollis upon being awaded Top Scholar in Media Studies at an NZQA event for the nation’s top achievers.

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he fourth biannual Humanities Trip to the UK and Europe saw 28 students jamming a slew of cultural and historical highlights into their 18 day itinerary.

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ur production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast proved a sell out hit with young and old.

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48HOURS Filming Fab Frippery

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osa Ellingham represented New ardy Media Studies students and staff ignored the Zealand at the Inter school call of their beds to burn the candle at both ends, Equestrian Eventing Champs recently competing in this year’s 48HOURS Filmmaking Competition. held in Melbourne.

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For more infomation on these and other stories at Newlands College visit

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A C T I V E winter

If it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you!

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ST More accommodation - and bird sanctuary on the Remutaka Cycle Trail From August, if you’re looking for handy accommodation midway on the Remutaka Cycle Trail, Te Rakau Bird Sanctuary is perfect! Stay in character cabins in the form of self-contained converted railway carriages and make a complete nature weekend of it.

The Sanctuary is on 13.6 hectares and is a refuge for the many native

Midway point on the cycle trail

Self-contained cabins overlooking the bird sanctuary • Half-day fully-guided and personalised bird tours (3-4 hours) in easy accessible locations • Pristine wetlands of the Pounui Lagoons and the spectacular coast of Palliser Bay and Onoke Spit • NZ iconic and rare birds in their natural environment Ph 06 307 7749 • 027 247 1712 www.terakaubirding.co.nz • info@terakaubirding.co.nz

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garden birds. “People really enjoy the birds that are around the Cabins and this season some cyclists have taken time out from their journey to do a half day (3-4 hrs) bird tour with us. This enables them to be guided around the adjacent Pounui Wetlands and experience the wild beauty of Onoke Spit”

Safety first and family friendly at J’ville Cycles With the school holidays fast approaching next week it is a great time to get kids out riding with the family, out on the local trails and away from screen time. Having been a fixture in the Northern Suburbs for over 30 years, Johnsonville cycles continues to provide high-quality repairs and servicing to all makes and models, as well as selling a full spectrum of

bicycle sizes and styles, including E-bikes. Helmets, gloves, shoes and clothing are all available amongst the wide range of parts and accessories for added comfort and protection.

Should your family fleet require mechanical attention or just a safety check before use, the new owner Ben Powell and assistant Jason McCrystall are on hand to provide

friendly customer service and knowledgeable advice to ensure a safe and fun experience for everybody. As a bonus, all kids bikes in stock are on sale, including the popular BYK range of lightweight children’s bikes and Haro prewheelz runner bikes.

Come and check out your local bike shop at 11 Burgess Road, just behind KFC.

Roof boxes for your vehicle are the smart way to go these holidays!

Muds, your friendly local bike shop since decades ago!

Mud CyCles 424 Karori Road, Karori

birds that frequent the garden and trees year round.

Owners Dougal and Denise MacKenzie have identified tui, bellbirds, kereru, fantails, kingfishers, grey warblers, shining cuckoo, grey heron, kahu, karearea, ducks, bitterns, pukeko and dabchicks at various times as well as some common introduced

The weather around the country has been fantastic for getting out and about and enjoying time in our great outdoors.

If you like plenty of action then The Roof Rack Centre in Ngauranga Gorge have the gear to get you into it!

The Roof Rack Centre, in Ngauranga Gorge, are specialists in selling quality roof boxes, ski racks and snowboard holders.

If it’s bike racks you’re looking at, you need to be aware that it is now a legal requirement to have your vehicle’s licence plate secured to the rack itself.

The Roof Rack Centre has specially designed bike racks that have the licence plate and full tail light clusters integrated into the rack so that you are driving fully legal and safely.

With their capacious roof boxes they will see that you have

the appropriate box for your skis, bikes and all the accessories that go with those activities. Roof Rack Centre owner Andy Blake will even fit the boxes for free onto your vehicle using his many years of technical expertise.

Adding a roof box makes for a comfortable journey.

Boxes have a capacity of 320-650 litres, the equivalent of 10 suitcases!

“As specialists we make sure we listen to your needs and ensure you get a quality product with the right advice.”

While you’re at the store, check out the range of Sharkskin clothing. It combines several key performance features to create a revolutionary technical watersports apparel range to protect you from the elements. It’s based on the three crucial layers of wicking, thermal and water resistance.

Mountainbiking experts at Karori’s Mud Cycles Dave, Ricky and the team at Mud Cycles in Karori have been so busy this last year he’s expanding the workshop area. This will mean they can speed up the turnaround time on repairs especially when they have three full-time mechanics by summer.

Mud Cycles are recognised around the Wellington region as specialists in suspension systems and wheel

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rebuilding and the shop’s proximity to Makara Peak Mountainbike Park means you have ready access to experts who know mountainbiking inside-out.

Dave is involved in the mountainbiking fraternity and can advise you on trail challenges and new ones opening up – like the recent Makara Peak development where the ‘Swig’ and ‘Starfish’ have been split into separate tracks.

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A C T I V E winter

If it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you!

Gordon’s Outdoors, now has a branch in Johnsonville Mall To celebrate the opening of the Johnsonville store, Gordon’s winter sale in Johnsonville is big this year.

Focusing on International and New Zealand brands of clothing, especially Jack Wolfskin and Icebreaker.Believe it or not but Gordon’s has all Jack Wolfskin clothing at 50% Off for a limited time.

Jack Wolfskin is a major German producer of outdoor wear and equipment. It was founded in 1981 and is now one of the biggest suppliers of outdoor products in Germany Gordon’s also stocks outdoor

clothing by North Face, Marmot and Icebreaker.

But it’s not just clothing Gordon’s specialises in. They have a large range of footwear such as Merrell, Ahnu, Columbia, Blundstone, Timberland and Ecco. All these brands are proven for reliability and durability.

See the guys at Gordon’s before you go on your next adventure, they will make sure that you have the right gear to make the most of your trip.

Gordon’s started business in Welington and go back a long way in supporting outdoors recreationists opening their first store in 1937.

A personal locator beacon is essential when going into the great outdoors Locator Beacons have become an integral part of every day outdoor pursuits in New Zealand. These clever lightweight waterproof devices not only have the ability to narrow the search area down to a few square metres but also the potential to save your life.

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Had these people taken a Personal Locator Beacon with them, their chances of being rescued would have increased many fold. Recently a farmer who lived

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With two broken legs he scaled back up the hill onto the track where he waited in pain all day until his wife came looking for him. As a result waiting so long to be rescued, he lost one of his legs. If he had a locator beacon with him, he would have been rescued with in the hour of his injury and possibly kept his leg.

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Twiglands in Glenside – it’s a good time for fruit trees Nothing beats the feeling you get when picking fruit from your own garden! All of our deciduous fruit trees have now arrived at Twigland, so if the idea of harvesting summer fruit from your own home orchard appeals, now is the time to plant a few fruit trees this winter and enjoy harvesting for years to come!

We have numerous different types of apples, plums, peach and nectarine trees available plus many, many more! In fact, there are over 60 different varieties of fruit trees in store now! So if you are keen on establishing

a wonderful fruit producing garden, you best get in quick - as numbers of some varieties are limited.

Most pip and stone fruit trees take a few years to start producing fruit prolifically, so the sooner you get your home orchard going, the sooner you’ll be harvesting! If planting new trees or shrubs, make sure you add some ‘Ican Slow Food’ to the planting hole.

This fertiliser will feed your new trees for 24 months, ensuring they establish successfully.

And of course - don’t forget to stake them!

Stihl Shop When it comes to buying Outdoor Power Equipment and accessories customers of STIHL SHOP Upper & Lower Hutt enjoy a very easy decision!

We carry a comprehensive selection of equipment - from a very select group of premium quality supplier brands, which include: STIHL, Walker, Hustler, Masport President, Rover, Honda, Hansa Chippers, Precision Waterblasters and Silky tools.

Our product is always fully assembled and well laid out in a bright clean store - so you really get great a sense of the quality on offer. Our team of friendly staff have over 50 years combined experience with our core brands – so you can rest assured you’ll be getting sound advice.

However, if you’re still not certain what product is for you, ask about our wide range of battery powered demonstration equipment that you can take home and try for yourself.

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trimming back any trees and shrubbery that may have grown close to your house, as these can provide easy access to roof and wall cavities. You can also fill any small gaps you find (around pipes leaving the house for example) with steel wool as the rodents hate to chew steel.

If you'd like to build your arsenal this winter and make your home's wiring one of your first lines of defence against rodents, visit www. pluginpestfree.co.nz and select the product that best suits the size of your home.

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By Dwyllis Maggs

Your garden might not ever be one hundred percent plastic free. Mine isn’t but not for want of trying. However using less plastic or reusing it over and over again is a good start. Better used many times than just once. Here are some of the things you can do: Buy compost by the trailer load or better still make your own. Wellington’s climate is temperate so if you live in a sheltered, relatively frost-free spot your compost pile will be active for most of the year.

You can use pallets to build your own or buy wooden kitsets. During colder months push cardboard or newspaper down the inside of the bin to give it more insulation. Reuse plastic bags to cover the compost. This will keep the rain from soaking your pile and chilling the micro-organisms.

Trenching is good if you don’t have

space for a compost bin. You’ll need to bury food scraps in a deep hole or cover it with something solid, otherwise blackbirds and chickens will easily dig them up.

Buying plants always presents a dilemma because they usually come in plastic pots but those pots can be re-used many times. Rinse out with warm water between plants to help prevent spreading disease. You could also ask your garden centre if they will take back the pots you buy from them. Doing this raises the issue and promotes change.

Sometimes you can buy bundles of plants wrapped in newspaper from supermarkets or online. It’s best to plant these quickly as they can get fungal infection if too wet or they will die if they completely dry out. Usually the nursery generously supplies more plants than stated on the label so don’t worry if one or two die before you get them in the ground.

Bark Ltd – Multi-award winning arborists renowned for managing our natural resources We believe, working in partnership with our clients, combined with a ‘can do’ attitude, delivers results that everyone can be proud of.

The services our talented arborists offer are comprehensive. They can tackle anything for you; from aesthetic pruning and shaping to large tree removal. All work is carried out safely and efficiently, while ensuring the greatest care of your property.

Bark is a multi-award winning company specialising in the management and care of significant trees, gardens and grounds throughout New Zealand and has been operating since 1994.

Bark is passionate about caring for our natural resources for future generations. We

have and continue to strive to find practices that reduce our operational foot print.

Having managed the properties under our care in an environmentally sustainable manner since 2001, Bark leads the way and has proven high standards can be achieved while managing our natural resources.

These practices and products include, composting and green waste management, natural fertilisers, coconut based herbicide and balanced pest and disease management to name a few.

This approach has reduced our agrichemical consumption by over 90%. Making the gardens and grounds entrusted to us safer and more enjoyable for our teams and clients.

Groundplanz – Landscaping in the Wellington region Now that the ground is moist it’s ideal for planting trees and shrubs – anytime from now until early summer. Seek our advice on what’s best for your location and needs.

While natural planting and native plants are our specialty, we also have a very wide knowledge of trees and plants generally.

It’s also a good time of year for constructing courtyards, paving, decks, pergolas, retaining walls, paths, steps etc. - before the

real wet of winter sets in. We can help with the design of structural features and provide solutions for problem areas.

Groundplanz provides professional landscape design and construction services.

Our focus is on providing the right solutions for your needs and the environment you live in – solutions that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. www.groundplanz. co.nz.

tree removAl • Tree removal We specialise in removing problem trees in difficult situations • Pruning For clearance of buildings and safety, for shape and form, the health

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• New plantings and transplanting Transplanting and/or suitable new trees for your property.

• Large Hedge Pruning Turn your hedge into a master piece.

Quality garden tools The Garden Tool Store owners Bryan Innes and Joanna Pearsall encourage home gardeners and are happy to see people creating paradise: growing food, flowers, functional forests and participating in community gardens and farmers markets.

They understand that gardeners are proud of their work and love to use quality tools.

Bronze tools from Austria, inspired by

• Service Lines Clearance Power and data line clearance Viktor Schauberger and Rudolph Steiner, are popular, especially as they have a lifetime guarantee, are good for the soil, look beautiful, don’t rust and make great gifts.

The Garden Tool Store also stocks Austrian scythes, Broadforks made in NZ, rakes and sickles from Italy and a new range of quality Japanese gardening and pruning tools.

• Stump Grinding Economic options to remove unwanted stumps.

www.bark.co.nz Ph: 0800 227 558 10 Sydney Street, Petone New Zealand Arboricultural Association Approved Contractors

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School Holidays The school holidays are upon us!

Not sure how to entertain the kids during this time? Johnsonville Shopping Centre has just the solution for you!

We have two full weeks of fun ready to go!

From magic shows, interactive storytelling, games, face painting and balloons, we’ve got a little something for everyone!

Zappo The Magician: Mon 8-12 July, 11am & 1pm Rainbow Circus Balloon Twisting and Face painting: Mon 15, Wed 17 & Fri 19 July, 11am - 2pm Fairy Trina: Tue 16 & Thu 18 July, 11am - 1pm

YMCA YMCA offers Holiday Programmes and camps across the Wellington region. These holidays we have our specialist chef camp running at Kaitoke Education Centre. If your kids are budding Chefs, then this is the programme for them. Our holiday programmes offer exciting activities for

kids aged 5-15 years, with a selection of onsite activities and excursions to venues across the city. These holidays we are also teaming up with Capital Basketball to run Kiwi hoops sessions at many of our programmes.

Ski Travel Specialist Grab the family and Join Pamela Bell (Olympic Snowboarder first Kiwi 1998) also a fabulous skier on a fun family adventure to Panorama Mountain Resort,

Canada. Be mesmerized with this beautiful winter wonderland, the incredible skiing for all abilities and the relaxing hot pools. Hurry space is limited!

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MON 8 TO FRI 12 JULY

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School Holidays Sharing Stories of Wellington

By Tom Etuata.

When I was a child living in Wellington in the 1970s, the Wellington CBD had an abundance of movie theatres. My favourite movie theatre when I was a kid was CINERAMA, 59-61 Courtenay Place. It was the movie theatre where I saw STAR WARS for the very first time in the Summer of 1977. I was 6 years old.

Built in 1933-34 it was originally called the State Theatre until 1966, when it was renamed Cinerama – part of a chain of movie theatres which used three overlapping film projectors to screen movies on a huge wide curved screen.

In 1972 the curved screen was replaced with a wide-format flat screen to enable the screening of 70mm wide format films. At that time, it had the largest conventional screen in Wellington (even exceeding the Embassy). In my youth, Cinerama was the place to see the top films of the time.

Not only did I watch Star Wars for the first time there, I also saw Battlestar Galactica (1979), The Empire Strikes Back (1980), Dune (1984), and dare I say it, Crocodile Dundee (1985), Rambo: First Blood Part 2 (1985) and Top Gun (1986).

With commercial property developers

taking over several old Wellington buildings in the 1980s, Cinerama eventually closed and was demolished in 1987. Even though it’s long gone, the memory of Cinerama still lives on. The original front sign is currently displayed in the Telling Tales section on the ground floor at Wellington Museum.

READER COMPETITION Independent Herald News readers can win a family pass to ‘Hansel & Gretel’.

See www.kidzstufftheatre.co.nz for more details.

To be in the draw email your name and phone number to win@wsn.co.nz by Monday 8 July.

A complimentary pass will be emailed to the winner and you can book into the show that suits you best!

Bookings: kidzstufftheatre.co.nz or 027 567 5664

Grab your families

and join us on a family ski trip of a lifetime to Panorama mountain resort, Canada,

January 2020.

Contact details:

0800 100 754

For more information: http://skitravel.co.nz/ group_tours/family-group-panorama/

Visit Space Place these school holidays…

We are living history

Take one step closer to the moon — Open daily 10am-5pm

Come, live history with our fun interactive and quirky exhibitions.

FREE for all ages

Sharing Wellington’s stories every day from 10am–5pm 3 Jervois Quay, Queens Wharf

museumswellington.org.nz

Know your night skies

Did you know — there is a gold olive branch, a hammer and a falcon feather on the moon.

Find out more at Space Place

Part of Experience Wellington.

Principal Funder Wellington City Council.

spaceplace.nz

Photo: Nasa

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School Holidays Lolly cake holiday baking

Holidays are coming up so that means finding something to do with your young ones on your days off. And what a better way to spend time with them than in the kitchen baking together.

Behold, the trusty New Zealand Lolly cake. The perfect holiday baking adventure.

Ingredients: 1 packet Malt biscuits, approx 250g 170 g Lollies, use eskimos, cut into quarters 120 g Butter ½ tin Condensed milk 50 g Chocolate buttons ½ cup Dessicated Coconut

Directions: In a kitchen processor place the biscuits and blitz until they resemble fine breadcrumbs, or place in a plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Place in a large bowl with the eskimos.

Melt the butter, condensed milk and chocolate in a microwave or small pot. Add to the biscuits and mix thoroughly.

On a piece of baking paper roll into a log about 25cm. Roll in the coconut. Wrap in the paper and place in the fridge for 3-4 hours.

Remove and cut into slices.

City Gallery Get creative at City Gallery Wellington these School Holidays. Kick off the break with Family Day on Sat 6 July. From 11am-4pm the whole whānau can take part in drop-in art activities to light up your life for Matariki. In partnership with Square Eyes Film Foundation, City Gallery presents Once Upon a Book—free

movies for kids every weekday during the holidays. The movies are based on muchloved books including The Gruffalo, Alice in Wonderland, Fantastic Mr. Fox and more. Plus Craftcamp—the Gallery’s regular Holiday Programme which offers art-making workshops inspired by our exhibitions and taught by local artists.

Retiring principal Anne Lye was touched to receive a bracelet from one of her pupils Darpad Pednecker. He’d told his mother “I want to give her something.” Behind him is his brother Trijal, now at Raroa, but a former Churton Park pupil.

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PHOTOS: Glenise Dreaver

The “superglue” at Churton Park

By Glenise Dreaver

On Thursday evening, staff past and present, parents and friends of Churton Park Primary School met to farewell retiring principal Anne Lye. Board members and nine of Anne’s own close family also arrived to mark her ten years of service there.

Retiring Board of Trustees chair James Malden says Anne has been the “superglue” of their high-achieving school.

“She’s the person who holds everything together.”

He adds that the feedback they receive from intermediate schools is that their children are well-prepared for the next step and that they stand out, “in a good way”.

Their behaviour and social skills are part of this. “And we are told how well rounded they are. This all comes back to the culture that Anne has developed over the years.”

He has vivid memories of a Ministry of Education decision to remove a classroom, thinking, “in their wisdom” there were too many.

“After a few terse emails and conversations, Anne finally won by threatening to chain herself to the classroom in question and to call in the newspaper reporters.”

Despite that, Anne describes her years at Churton Park as “very happy and busy”.

Teaching has, she says, become more collaborative. “And ICT has transformed things.” However relationships remain the most important aspect of good teaching.”

She’s not sure what comes next, though first she and husband Mark will keep the family tradition that when a grandchild turns 10, they take them on holiday.

“Our granddaughter has chosen the Gold Coast so I will probably be doing rollercoaster rides in a couple of weeks!”

She remains “very keen” to stay involved in education in some way however.

“I will miss the Churton Park School family – the children, their families and my colleagues.

“This school community has been such a big part of my life…”

Once Upon a Book Holiday Movies for Kids See Fantastic Mr Fox, The Wizard of Oz, Moomins on the Riviera, Lost & Found, Hugo, The Gruffalo and many more up on the big screen.

Weekdays, 8–19 July, 11am or 2pm See citygallery.org.nz for all the details

ABOVE: Support staff worker Lorraine Hawkins, Wavy Ny, teacher aide and after school care worker and Carol Grant, a volunteer and former teacher, were all there to farewell Anne.

LEFT: Retiring board chair James Malden with Ronnie Chang, a member of the original board who appointed Ann ten years ago.

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Old tools, pipes, cogs and wheels, to a whole new perspective: Steampunk. found inpools shedswere andbuilt toolboxes Students explored how forces of nature Our summer by us.were used widely. work but also looked at some of the Blends in well did cause no fuss.

Members localaSteampunk group interesting and historical features With of hydro slide of willthe cause splash. spent the morning at school demonstrating Steampunk.

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with Jacob Page

Gatland gets his wish and we should be happy about it Warren Gatland’s return to New Zealand rugby is one of the most stunning outcomes in the game politically in recent times.

Gatland, who has coached Wales since 2008 and will finish after this year’s World Cup, had been a potential replacement for Steve Hansen as All Blacks coach at the end of this tournament.

With the national job likely to go to Ian Foster, it’s likely Gatland, a former Waikato captain, has possibly seen the writing on the wall and realised he’d have to go back to Super Rugby to have any chance of going forward to the All Blacks job in the future.

What is most stunning is New Zealand rugby’s willingness to have him come back from coach-

ing internationally overseas and go straight into Super Rugby.

Usually, the top brass have been eager to promote within the New Zealand rugby scene, like Crusaders’ coach Scott Robertson.

It likely opens doors for the likes of Ireland coach Joe Schmidt and former Canterbury coach Rob Penney to come back to chase the top job at some

point.

Gatland has signed a four - year deal with the Chiefs but will coach the British and Irish Lions in South Africa in 2021.

The new contract is similar to when the New Zealand Rugby Union look to keep a big name player, they offer a sabbatical to try to keep them plying their trade in New Zealand.

The Gatland signing is a coup for all involved.

Gatland is an experienced, quality coach with a track record for proven and sustained success.

To have a coach like him waiting in the wings to coach the All Blacks if and when the time is right, is simply an embarrassment of riches for rugby in this country.

MP’s to front up at Lord’s

By Glenise Dreaver

New Zealand’s cross-party parliamentary cricket team has arrived in Britain, ready to meet their counterparts from India, Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Pakistan and South Africa.

The team is taking part in an international tournament to be held from July 8-12. They will be playing on pitches around London, including the iconic Lord’s ground.

It may well be a fortunate coincidence that the tournament virtually coincides with the final of the Cricket World Cup on Saturday July 14. That’s just two days after the parliamentary semi-finals - and final.

But Ohariu MP and team member (bowler) Greg O’Connor assures readers of the Independent Herald that no taxpayer is being injured in the conduct of this expedition.

They will be hosted at the final by 10 Downing Street (will that be Boris?) and all team members are self-funding their trips. That little detail Greg, almost-but-not-

quite shame-facedly, has admitted he had forgotten to tell his wife until shortly before leaving.

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“Master blaster” Sachin Tendulkar from the Indian Parliament is expected to compete as is Imran Khan, Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Former Sri Lankan captain Sanath Jayasuriya and current Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza are also expected to show.

The New Zealand team’s co-captains are Keiran McNulty and Chris Bishop, and there is one woman, Kiri Allan Labour junior whip.

National’s Ian McKelvie and Mark Patterson from NZ First are also in the squad as is List MP Jamie Strange.

Mark Patterson, List MP from Clutha-Southland, is also fronting up.

Ohariu MP Greg O’Connor makes a fashion statement in the corridors of power as he shows the form he will demonstrate at Lord’s as a member of the New Zealand parliamentary cricket team.

Sadly, the Johnsonville Cricket Club jersey won’t feature on the sacred turf.

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Great weekend for North Wellington

By Grant Stephen

Two and a half out of three wasn’t a bad result for the North Wellington Football Club’s top sides over the weekend.

On Saturday the Men’s Reserve side stormed home in the Capital 1 league to come out with a comprehensive 5-0 win against Tawa at Redwood Park.

Norths’ Luke Grindlay takes on the Wests’ goalkeeper in their Central League match on Sunday. PHOTO: Glyn Badcock.

It was a one-sided affair but North Wellington built sustained pressure, played an expansive game and generally troubled Tawa across the park.

At the season’s halfway mark, Norths remain at the top of the table, two points clear of Lower Hutt and with a game in hand.

In a rare twist, Sunday afternoon saw the North Wel-

lington Women’s Prem ier side playing an away match against Waterside Karori at North’s home plate on Alex Moore Park’s artificial turf.

That clearly agreed with the local side who notched up two goals by half time and they could have had three more.

They then doubled the lead after the break to come away with a 4-0 win and a nine point

lead on their nearest rivals, Wellington United.

The weekend fi nished on a neutral note when the New World Newlands Men’s Central League side travelled to Endeavour Park in Whitby to face Western Suburbs.

No matter how the game went, Norths would remain in third place but a win for Wests would lift them from second

to top spot.

As it turned out the honours were even with the sides scoring a goal apiece late in the match.

At the 75 minute mark Kiernan Hughes-Mason blitzed down the left flank, left his marker all at sea and calmly slotted an angled ball across the pitch.

Jesse Randall latched onto the well-weighted pass and gave the Wests keeper no chance in the one on one encounter that followed.

Noah Billingsley squared up things for the hosts with five minutes to go when he smashed home a close range shot in a goalmouth scramble to make the final score one all.

Wests, therefore, remain in second spot while Napier City Rovers stay on top of the heap, despite only salvaging a one-all draw against ninth placed Wairarapa United.

Waterside Karori were comfortable winners with a 4-1 win over Wellington United, Miramar Rangers got the better of Wellington Olympic with a 3-1 win and the local derby between Lower Hutt and Stop Out was a close encounter with Lower Hutt prevailing 2-1 over their neighbours.

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