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Two decades celebrated

By: Gerald Rillstone An institution to some in Wainuiomata, Expressions Hairdressing, has celebrated 20 years in business and its success through tough times is all down to owner Kirsty Fitzgerald. Continued on page 2. Kirsty Fitzgerald, owner of Expressions Hair Salon celebrates her 20 year milestone. Photo: Gerald Rillstone.

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Kirsty started as an apprentice at the salon when she was 17, 22 years ago and two years into her apprenticeship bought the business and over the years has given tens of thousands of haircuts. Back in 1992 the then owner had decided to get out of the business and as an up and coming hairstylist Kirsty was offered the opportunity to buy the business. “At the time I was like, should I, as I was still doing my apprenticeship but then I thought why not.” “Then she stayed on to help me finish my apprenticeship. It was a bit weird as I was her boss but she was still training me,” Kirsty says. Kirsty has lived in Wainuiomata all her life and loves the place and for a little suburban salon she says it is pretty amazing it is still here. Trends and styles have changed since those early days when Kirsty started it was mainly perms and sets but now it is more colour and foils although they still do the odd perm. “At the moment among the young boys perms are the fashion at the moment, having a perm through the top so it has made a bit of a comeback.” “We still get requests for the odd mullet and rats tail too.” There are regulars that have been coming to see Kirsty for the last 20 years and some were

Expressions owner Kirsty Fitzgerald looks forward to another 20 years in the business. Photo: Gerald Rillstone.

coming to the salon even before she took over. She has had generations of families in Wainuomata coming through the salon with some long-term customers starting out bringing their children along and the next thing the whole family have become regulars. “We get grandparents, sons,

husbands, and when whole families come through, that is really cool.” Part of the key to the success of the business she says is the fact that her and her staff enjoy it, it doesn’t feel like a job. “When clients come in it is like you are catching up with old friends, it is very personal

and everyone kind of knows everyone,” she says. When the pandemic forced the closure of the salon Kirsty says she found it tough not seeing people so took to doing videos online of her dancing in the lounge at home. She is looking forward to being in business for the next 20 years.

WAINUIOMATA COMMUNITY BOARD The Board will be meeting on

Wednesday 13 April 2022, 6:30pm This meeting will be held via Zoom. If you wish to speak at the meeting please contact democraticservicesteam@huttcity.govt.nz. The meeting will be livestreamed via Council’s Facebook page.

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Rosie looking out for youth By Gerald Rillstone

After moving to Wainuiomata two years ago Rosie van Beusekom fell in love with the community and is in her dream role helping local youth to get a start in the job market. Rosie who works for Youth Inspire has the aim of getting young people under 25 engaged in meaningful education, training or employment. They are supported by local businesses, government and also the Hutt City Council. “I had never been to Wainui before I came here and I became really attached to the people in it and how everybody knows everybody and I have worked with vulnerable youth before and being able to help people in my own backyard sounded like the most fantastic opportunity.” With training based in Naenae Rosie says they can supply

Snapper Cards for transport to training. “It can be a huge barrier to people to access our services so we can come to them or provide Snapper cards for them.” The main mission for Youth Inspire is not just employment but meaningful employment, something that will be a sense of pride and achievement. “Even the act of writing a cover letter is a huge exercise in self-esteem,” Rosie says. Previously Rosie was a full-time student studying education and fine language and was also president of the Rainbow Students Association. “I am also finishing off the very last of the degree and wrangling two kids but I do have a good wife who helps me out,” she says. Based at the HUB in Wainuiomata Rosie is there for any youth to enrol Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Fair pay E tū is thrilled to welcome the introduction of the Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs) Bill to Parliament. The bill will provide a regulatory foundation for setting pay and conditions across whole industries, through negotiations between employers and workers through their unions. This will be transformational for many industries, especially those where workers employed by contractors suﬀer low wages and poor conditions as a result of competitive tendering. E tū Assistant National Secretary, Annie Newman, says that FPAs will provide a voice for workers who usually miss out on collective bargaining. Annie says that FPAs make good business sense for ﬁrms that want to do the right thing for their workers.

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Youth Inspire’s Rosie van Beusekom with her family, Luca, Theo and wife Miia. Photo: Gerald Rillstone

Apprentices hammer it out Apprentices go ha mm e r- t o - h a m m e r a t t h e NZCB Apprent ice Cha llenge Sponsored by ITM Building apprentices from across Wellington will battle it out on Saturday 9 April at the New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) Apprentice Challenge Sponsored by ITM. Competing for the title of Wellington’s NZCB Apprentice Challenge winner and a spot in the national final, the apprentices will be tasked with completing a challenging project over eight hours that will put their skills to the test. After the 2021 NZCB Apprentice Challenge saw a record number of entries across the country, anticipation is building for this year’s competition.

This year’s challenge will see each apprentice build a park bench, the design plans for which are revealed one week ahead of the competition. The day-long challenge requires proficiency in a raft of carpentry skills, with a focus on attention to detail and time management. To decide the winner, a judging panel of building practitioners and industry educators will assess each apprentice’s technical skills and technique, the quality of their workmanship, precision of measuring and cutting, assembly and ability to work to a detailed plan – all while working against the clock. Each park bench must meet minimum safety standards, and competitors will be provided with durable, trade-qual-

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ity timber and materials from ITM to complete the project. The event will be held at Parapine ITM, 19 Park St, Maidstone, Upper Hutt and is open to the public to attend and support local building talent. The event begins at 8am and the best time to attend is from 3pm onwards, with Wellington’s Apprentice Challenge 2022 winner being announced around 5pm. The Wellington event is one of 20 regional NZCB Apprentice Challenges being held around the country on the day. These events are sponsored by ITM and held in conjunction with the Industry Training Association Building (ITAB) and Apprenticeship Scholarship Trust. The winner of each regional event will go on to represent their

Youth Activate is an 8 day course for physically disabled youth aged 16-18 years. The course is suitable for teens who are independent, able to communicate clearly and who can travel and attend without a carer. The next course is scheduled for 10-17 May 2022. Applications close Thurs 14 April 2022 but will be filled on a first in-first served basis. For more information contact Adapted Course Partner Leonie King lking@ outwardbound.co.nz or call 0800 OUTWARD.

Players wanted Ladies and under 17’s players needed for the Wainuiomata Football club. The lovely and sociable ladies side are looking for a couple more players to complete their squad for the 2022 season. So if you have been thinking about getting back into football, thinking about giving football a go on a Sunday then this could be perfect. If you are interested or you have any more questions then feel free to email wainuiafcjuniors@outlook.com

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Have your say on housing Public consultation will commence in late March on parts of Lower Hutt’s District Plan affected by new legislation requiring councils to allow higher and denser housing construction. Parliament passed the Enabling A new development near Fernlea School has no off street parking. Housing Supply and Other Matters Photo: Gerald Rillstone. Amendment Act late last year, enabling housing up to three storeys high in most residential areas. The changes also require Council to enable housing of at least six storeys in parts of our city that are within walking distance of train stations, the CBD and the Petone There’s a nip in the air for sure what the flu looks like, so if you are commercial area. Higher than three lately. Which means now is the exposed to the virus your body can storey buildings will also be enabled time to think about getting a flu fight it off. in residential areas around Avalon, shot. Eastbourne, Moera, Stokes Valley Ideally, you should be vaccinated and Wainuiomata suburban comClive reckons that almost everyone before May. Clive’s Chemist mercial centres. can benefit from the protection of will have the flu shot available an annual flu shot. Getting the flu OPX Getting immunised is Council opposed the legislation is a major threat as it can spread your best protection. when it was before Parliament, quickly through the community. contending that taking a blanket 0WFS hT BSF '3&&

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approach to housing intensification - without considering access to transport hubs, off-street car parking, and basic amenities - would have severe unintended consequences for our city and our environment. Campbell says it’s frustrating that Council’s hands have been tied by the Government to implementing the change. “Having this legislation imposed on us has unravelled the good progress we had been making on a full District Plan Review. It not only undermines that progress but also undoes the work we had done to increase housing intensification in areas where it makes sense to - we have gone from sensible housing intensification to something that is simply nonsensical. “However, while the new legislation means councils can place fewer restrictions on housing intensification, there are still factors the public

can influence as part of this consultation,” Campbell says. Councillor Simon Edwards, Chair of the District Plan Review Subcommittee, also encourages the public to make their voice heard through consultation. “We’re keen to hear how our District Plan can deliver the best possible outcomes for our communities and environment while also ensuring we comply with our legislative requirements aimed at accelerating the supply of new housing,” he says. Council’s Plan Change 43 agreed in 2019 had resulted in a surge of infill housing to meet the growing need for housing in Lower Hutt. The number of dwelling consents has doubled - from 550 in 2020 to 1,142 in 2021 - and is expected to grow further. Public consultation on the changes will open in late March and run until the end of April.

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Wainuiomata RSA is desperate for committee members. Photo supplied.

Support needed for RSA If you are a current or former member or a member of the armed forces or just somebody that wants to support the Wainuiomata Valley RSA then this is your opportunity to support us. We need you to stand as committee members. Wainuiomata valley RSA annual

general meeting is coming up on the 10th of April 2022 at the Louise Bilderbeck Hall 12 noon to 2pm. Positions to be filled are secretary, president and committee members. Nominations will be accepted on the day. If people don’t stand the RSA will be closed and Wainuiomata will not

have a club. If you are a current or former member or a member of the armed forces or just somebody who wants to support the Wainuiomata Valley RSA then this is your opportunity to support. If you are willing to help ring Stephen (President) 0220516024.

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Wainuiomata ecosanctuary proposal Kakapo are a step closer towards returning to Te Whanganuia-Tara after Greater Wellington’s Environment Committee received the feasibility study for Puketaha - the Wainuiomata Ecosanctuary. Rowi Kiwi and Hihi are other threatened manu maori (native birds) whose conservation status could be improved in the proposed 3,313-hectare sanctuary, if the government agrees to enclose it with a 29km predator proof fence. Kakapo were last seen in the North Island in 1905 near Wainuiomata, takiwa (territory) of Taranaki Whanui ki te Upoko o te Ika (Taranaki Whanui). Taranaki Wh nui Trust Chair Kara Puketapu-Dentice says his iwi is aware of the enormous commitment required to care for Kakapo, should Ngai Tahu allow the critically threatened manu to return from their takiwa in the South Island. “The sanctuary cannot happen

without permission and knowledge transfer from their kaitiaki (guardians),” Mr Puketapu-Dentice says. “Taranaki Wh nui will work alongside its partners, including Ng i Tahu, to ensure the project upholds our kaitiaki responsibilities as mana whenua and enables the meaningful reconnection of our uri (descendants) to this special place.” The study indicates that approximately $42 million is required over 10-years to obtain resource consents, construct the fence and associated infrastructure, and eradicate pests. The study found that Puketaha would provide a much-needed mainland habitat for Kakapo. Only about 200 of these unusual parrots remain, mostly on southern islands that are nearing capacity. Once predator free, the study estimates Puketaha could sustain about 150 Kakapo. Expanding

their breeding programme close to an urban centre would lower costs and carbon emissions, while reducing the threat of inbreeding. Study author Jim Lynch, the founder of Wellington’s highly successful Zealandia ecosanctuary, says the ngahere (forest) in Puketaha was ideal habitat for Kakapo. “Virgin forest of this kind is incredibly rare in Aotearoa. In Wainuiomata, we have an abundance of ancient rata, miro, matai, hinau and tawa but most importantly rimu, which covers 85 percent of the site. Kakapo require abundant rimu to trigger and sustain their breeding,” Mr Lynch said. “The site is surrounded by accessible ridgetops making it well configured for fencing. Having 40,000 hectares of adjacent forest in the Remutaka Range is also an advantage, as it’s likely that many bird species will eventually migrate from the sanctuary.”

Environment committee chair Penny Gaylor says the ecosanctuary could add as much as $160 million to the community in its first ten years. “It’s forecast to create 47 short term jobs and 16 permanent highquality careers in a needy socioeconomic area. We hope many of these positions are filled by mana whenua,” Cr Gaylor added. “While the community supports the project, we know some are

concerned that 10 hectares of forest will need to be cleared to construct the fence. If funding is approved, managing the biodiversity loss will be very important.” The Environment Committee noted the importance to the proposal of the partnership between Taranaki Whanui, Greater Wellington as landowner and DOC. It also noted the proposal would require government funding in order to proceed.

Easter baskets and peggy squares By Gerald Rillstone

With Easter only just around the corner Wainuiomata's Pataka has put together Easter gift baskets with an Easter theme. All the baskets are $20 and come with Easter eggs and there are even special little baskets for the kids. “They have all sorts of things in them and all the funds go to supporting the Pataka,” Darcel Jansen says. And with colder weather on the horizon the Pataka is also gearing up to accept Peggy Squares to

Peggy squares need to be 30 rows and 60 stitches in double knit. Photo: Gerald Rillstone

make into blankets and quilts. The Peggy Squares need to be done in 30 rows and 60 stitches in double knitting.

TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PAGE Invites you to our AGM to be held Sunday 10th April 2022. at Louise Bilderbeck hall at 12noon. This will possibly be the last chance to have an RSA in Wainuiomata. If we don’t get people to run for committee then the RSA will be closed down. We will take nominations for all positions on the day unless you would like to discuss this with me prior. Stephen Hyde (President) 027 642 0089

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Darcel Jansen with one of the Easter themed baskets. Photo: Gerald Rillstone

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Arakura School Wheels Day By: Katrina Barclay and students Hukarere, Jacey and Taran. A report from Arakura teacher Katrina Barclay and students Hukarere, Jacey and Taran. For the entire month of March at Arakura School we had an event called Movin’ March where tamariki were asked to come to school on wheels or walk. Movin´ March encourages the benefits of coming to school on wheels or walking, rather than coming in a car. It is better for our health and it is better for the environment. Movin’ March is a Greater Wellington Regional Council event celebrating students who walk or wheel to school. Raising money for the Tongan Tsunami Relief fund - Jacey The reason we had Wheels Day was to raise money for the people in Tonga because they had a volcanic eruption and a tsunami at the start of this year. By doing that, we were asked to bring a gold coin

and then donate it to the Tongan Tsunami Relief fund so that people who have lost their homes can rebuild them. Activities we did on the day – Taran Our class gave the other classes in the school some decorations like ribbons and streamers so that on the day we could all decorate our wheels to make them look cool. After morning tea, we had a wheels parade. We invited Sergeant Pat Tangipo to school to judge our wheels parade. He chose ten students whose wheels were outstanding with decorations. It was an exciting parade. We were all singing to the music and clapping and encouraging each other. After lunch we set up some challenging courses around our school for all the different wheels, which included skates, scooters, skate boards, drift bikes, bicycles and roller blades. It was such a fun day. Students at our school had so much fun and by the end of the day we were excited.

Arakura students with their Movin March poster. Photo: Supplied.

A stunning day made it all the more special for Arakura Schools's Wheels day. Photo: Supplied.

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Arakura School students line up for a photo call. Photo: Supplied.

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Crazy wheels and shoes day By: Gerald Rillstone To round off taking part in Movin March Wainuiomata Primary had a day of fun. Movin’March celebrates the benefits of walking, scooting and biking to school. Greater Wellington invited Year 0-8 schools across the region to encourage whanau to get active to and from school over March. Walking, biking and scooting to school can help increase independence, physical and mental health, decision making and road safety skills for tamariki - and the school benefits from less chaos

at the school gate. Wainuiomata Primary deputy principal Luke Hudson says kids from the school took part last year and were part of the promotion for this year. “We get to reduce the traffic around the school which was terrific and it helps send the message to the hauora to be active and make an effort.” Those who can’t for various reasons do the walk to school get the chance to do laps or ride a bike around a circuit at the school to meet the requirements for prizes.

Alina Verma goes all out with matching decorations.

Taylor Ray Houpapa with stunning rainbows.

Fancy feet all part of the day.

Mia Gregory, Amelia Preston, Aurora Eagle take fancy to a new level.

Students gather for a group photo.

Mason Turvey goes all out with decorating his scooter.

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Dawn McKinley Community board member z What food do you crave most often? I love a good curry z When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better? Spend time with my family z What’s one thing on your bucket list? Travel the world z Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life? My Grandmother and Mother z What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been? Greece

z What was the last photo you took? A stunning rainbow over Wainuiomata.

z What thing do you really wish you could buy right now? Ticket to the UK to visit family. It’s been 4 years since I have seen them.

z What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made? Air fryer, it just takes up bench space z Favourite programme currently watching? Around the world in 80 days z If you had to ﬂee the country, where would you choose to live? It would depend on the circumstances. If it was because of war and conﬂict I would go anywhere as long as I had my family with me.

Growing food : By Wally Richards I wrote this article eight years ago and to this day I have found it to be the best and less expensive way to make and grow in a raised garden. Extract from the original article: I wanted a raised garden that could be worked without bending down and the cheapest way for that would EH WR XVH URR¿ QJ LURQ Three new sheets of galvanized iron 1.8 metres long and two 100x100 fence posts were also purchased the length of which was half the width of the of the sheets of iron. When you cut the fence post in half there is no wastage. The fence posts are treated with chemicals so to overcome that problem a couple of coats of acrylic paint was applied all over the wood surface after cutting them in half. The posts are not going to be dug into the ground and the whole raised bed will sit in the ground on concrete (now this is very important that you have a concrete pad to sit the raised garden on). If not robber roots from plants, shrubs and trees will find your JDUGHQ DQG ¿ OO LW QHDUO\ WR WKH WRS RI the soil with feeder roots. After one season the raised garden will be useless and will grow nothing. Construction was simple; lay the two painted fence posts on the ground and place one sheet of iron over the posts to completely cover the two posts. Check to make sure its square ¿ WWLQJ DQG WKHQ GULOO KROHV RI VXLWDEOH GLDPHWHU WR WDNH WKH URR¿ QJ VFUHZV On a roof you would fasten the ridge part of the iron sheet so water ZRXOG À RZ GRZQ WKH JXOO\ SDUW For your raised garden the reverse DSSOLHV 6FUHZ LQ WKH URR¿ QJ VFUHZV at both ends of the sheet. The reason for using screws as RSSRVHG WR URR¿ QJ QDLOV LV WKH\ DUH easy to unscrew if you want to move the raised garden or extend it. The same is done on the other long length of iron. You now have two sides so next the ends. 7KH ¿ QDO VKHHW RI LURQ LV FXW LQ KDOI making it 90cm long, a nice width to work on from one side or both. The

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Hutt City Council has launched an engagement survey on the draft of its Integrated Transport Strategy. The strategy, which has been developed based on prior community engagement, will set the overall vision and direction for future transport developments in Lower Hutt. Lower Hutt is facing some real transport challenges: congestion, a growing population, and the impacts of climate change. This strategy aims to address these in a balanced and integrated way, and the survey gives Lower Hutt residents an opportunity to contribute to the approach and possible actions for future transport improvements that will make their lives easier. For two weeks residents will have a chance to provide feedback on the strategy, including its guiding principles, the areas of focus and the actions that Hutt City Council could

take towards making improvements in each area. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry says this will be the first time that Hutt City Council will have an overarching transport strategy to guide future transport planning and investment in the city. “When it comes to fixing our transport challenges in Lower Hutt, we need a bold and ambitious plan to set out how we will deal with the growth we’re experiencing and the increased congestion it brings,” he says. “The Integrated Transport Strategy outlines our vision, and strategic direction for responding to these challenges by laying out an integrated approach to delivering land use planning, transport planning, investment, and encouraging behaviour change. Ultimately, we need the community’s help to produce a strategy that not only tackles congestion, but also

encourages more cycling, walking, and other active ways of getting around Lower Hutt.” Hutt City Council Chief Executive Jo Miller says that all the city’s future transport projects are interconnected as part of the same network, so an integrated approach is key. “We have worked closely with local communities, key stakeholders and Mana Whenua in our first round of consultation to understand the challenges and priorities of users of our current transport system. We’re looking forward to hearing more from everyone who lives in our city on the strategy, and we’d like to know if the key shifts we’re proposing, like creating people-focused liveable streets around key transport hubs and local centres, are supported.” The survey is live at hutt.city/ betterconnections and will close on 12 April 2022.

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RSA’s Poppy Appeal With the words: “The RSA is old, not every veteran that we support is,” the RSA’s Poppy Appeal is officially underway, and this year hopes to raise awareness of New Zealand’s younger veterans while raising much needed funds for support services. The RSA’s National President BJ Clark, said that today’s veterans aren’t acknowledged in the same way their predecessors were but still have a very real need for support. “Many New Zealanders don’t un-

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derstand that even on peacekeeping missions our service people can be affected mentally and physically by both the environment they serve in, and the situations they are exposed to. They come home with little fanfare, and return to a society that has no real understanding of what they’ve been part of. In the last 30 years New Zealand has created over 30,000 veterans under the age of 50. These men and women have served in areas from Bosnia to Timor Leste, Iraq, Afghanistan, across the Pacific and

even Antarctica. While most will return to their normal lives with no issues, some will struggle to reintegrate, they might be injured or experience ongoing mental health issues as a result of their service. This can have a profound effect on both them and their families, and the RSA is here to ensure that when they need help, they have access to appropriate support.” This year’s Poppy Appeal will run throughout the month of April, with the street appeal known as Poppy

Day, occurring on 22 April. The appeal has a strong digital focus this year and people can donate online at rsa.org.nz or by scanning the QR code on the posters and newspaper ads that support the appeal. 100% of donations received by the

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Warnie gets amazing farewell Watching the State Memorial for Shane Warne on television from the Melbourne Cricket Ground was an emotional ride I won’t soon forget. The formality demanded he be called Mr Shane Warne for the evening but the Mr just seemed far too uptight for a celebration of Warne. No celebrity death has affected me emotionally as much as this or for as long as this. It still doesn’t feel right to have witnessed the end of Warnie at such a young age. For me, it still feels like a shocking and early end to a large chapter of my childhood. For people that didn’t know the type of bloke Warne was beyond his win-at-all-costs cricket approach or his tabloid-selling offfield life, the part-time magician

and fulltime showman clearly had a heart of gold and enough flaws that he was always relatable. What was most admirable about Warne on the field was how he made classy batsman look foolish when he got them out. It appeared he could get batsmen out by his mere presence at the tip of his mark, spinning the ball from one hand to another as he waited to bowl. He didn’t care about the cult status of the baggy green Australian test cap, he was happier in a wide-brim hat with a bit of zinc on his chops. Former England captain Nasser Hussain, who looked on the verge of tears while talking about the spin king before the event, said the English played the name and not the spinning ball. That was the showmanship of

Warne and a month on from his death, I still find myself, as a cricket tragic, baffled that he has left us at just 52-years-old. For a man who hung around guys like Elton John, Ed Sheeran, Coldplay’s Chris Martin and Mick Jagger, he remained someone who had a common man’s aura. One of the highlights of the night for me was the realisation the United Nations sent a representative to acknowledge the passing because Warne was involved with wildlife endeavours with them, who knew? The photos of him with sick and underprivileged children with whom he worked with illustrated the bloke he was. His smiles in all those photos are absolutely genuine, they are smiles of a man who was clearly

happy to brighten someone’s day, not because it was good PR to do so but because he wanted to do it. That was the special nature of Warnie. Yes, he’s an Aussie and on this side of the Tasman you aren’t meant to naturally like them but Warne was different. A larrikin for sure, Shane was always willing to use his star power for good. Make A Wish children, Tsunami relief and earthquake games were something he flew all round the world to be part of when he did not need to. Hopefully, this past month has given people the chance to get to know the classy guy Warnie was off the field and why his death was and is such a shame. A St Kilda AFL fan who loved a

cheese toastie, a tin of baked beans and a cheeky smoke, he broke the mould and revolutionised cricket and rejuvenated the art of leg spin. Adam Gilchrist hoped last Wednesday’s MCG tribute would be a full stop on the grieving but the celebrations of a career and a character would continue for years to come. I feel for his kids, who have had to share their grieving process with millions around the world who felt, on a lesser level, they had lost a part of their lives. As I mentioned in my previous column, I have a signed Shane Warne and Richard Hadlee cricket ball, purchased days before Warne’s death and I’ll cherish it as a small reminder of the greatness of Shane Keith Warne - certain to be the best cricketer I’ll see in my lifetime.

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The 2022 season is underway for the Wainuiomata Premier Team. After relegation to Capital Premier last year, the side opened their season last weekend at Richard Prouse against Wellington Olympic. It was a game where Wainui just couldn’t put

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their chances away and the visitors capitalised. A 3-1 win to the visitors but a lot of positives for new head coach and Wainui old boy Mark Foster to take from the game. After a week of learning, the side travelled to Fraser Park on the weekend for Round 2 against

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Lower Hutt in a fixture that is always exciting. After a quiet first half, the game came to life in the second half. After Lower Hutt had 2 goals disallowed, Adam Ross thought he got the winner when he got his second goal in as many weeks in the 88th minute. With some late drama,

the referee awarded a penalty to the home side in the 92nd minute to the disbelief of the travelling supporters and coaching staff of Wainui. Despite guessing the right way, Matt Walker was unable to keep the shot out and the game finished 1-1. The weekend saw the opening

game for the Reserves side. After gaining promotion to Capital 3, their first task was Naenae Football Club at Naenae Park and they got off to the perfect start. Goals to Scott Ellis and Jahkaya Atkinson helped the side walk away with a 2-0 victory and 3 points to start the new season.

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