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No go for Bottle-O

By Glenise Dreaver

There is widespread relief in Khandallah this week following the District Licensing Committee’s decision to decline the application for a Bottle-O liquor store at 5 Ganges Road in the suburb’s CBD. The committee said there had been “overwhelming” concern among the objectors about the adverse impact the bottle store would have on the amenity and good order of their village, adding that the objectors captured for the committee their view of the village as “a treasure” which is unique and needs to be protected.

They added: “We have also been unable to satisfy ourselves that the applicant is suitable to be granted a new off-licence.”

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Khandallah resident Allan Taylor says they are lucky to live in a suburb with excellent community spirit — and the resources to mount a challenge to proposals like the bottle store and the medium density housing proposal that had come earlier.

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Khandallah village seen as a ‘treasure’ says licensing report Continued from page 1.

(The Bottle-O director, Kartik Badiyani of Churton Park, owns eight licensed premises in the Wellington region and another in Wairoa.)

Before the hearing, held over four days from August 1316, Wellington city councillor Diane Calvert had said she believed the application had received more objections than any other in Wellington, possibly even the country.

Five hundred and thirty eight

written submissions were put forward, the vast majority against.

Only 178 were ruled in good standing however, the committee using “settled law” to restrict eligible objectors to people living within a one kilometre radius of the proposed store.

There had been anger about this geographical requirement, based on the committee’s own precedents rather than a formal and specific requirement of the

relevant Act. Fifteen objectors gave oral evidence, one from Alistair Hutchens, president and trustee of the Khandallah Cornerstone Resource Centre Trust Board.

The board had engaged counsel and represented some 88 objectors, many of whom contributed to the costs.

The committee also said that they had to take into consideration neighbouring land use.

In this case, that included a PostShop, Medical Centre,

psychiatrists’ offices, Plunket rooms, Child Care services, Town Hall, food and grocery outlets, library, pharmacy, a children’s play area and parks.

“In our view, a general bottle store is not a compatible activity with those types of ‘land uses”, the report says.

Greg O’Connor, MP for Ohariu, says the decision is “a victory for a motivated community who mobilised to ensure their voices were heard and acknowledged”.

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Event centre purpose-built for city’s resilience Karori Events Centre trust members are pointing out that council elections are drawing to a close.

“A new council will soon be confronted with funding seismic upgrades for a number of community- orientated buildings, the central library being a major one,” says trustee Lorna Ingram.

“And many venues across the city are being closed for multi-million dollar seismic upgrades while a purpose-built

venue, engineered to meet current earthquake standards, sits waiting near completion,” she adds Lorna points out the building is less than 4km from the Wellington CBD. “For about $1m to complete an internal fit-out, the event centre could be open to the public,” she says.

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inbrief news Abysmal voting figures

The students from Onslow College who won the international Junior Young Physicists tournament held at the school last weekend.

Back left is physics teacher Kent Hogan and student Tommy Thompson, and front from left are Isabelle Faulkner, Isobel Bremner, Tesca Edwards, Louise Anscombe and Benjy Smith. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

Young physicists shine

By Glenise Dreaver

Once again, the Onslow College team has convincingly won the international Junior Young Physicists Tournament (JYPT) held at the school from Thursday October 3 to Sunday October 6.

In the final, held on Sunday afternoon against the team from Brisbane Girls’ Grammar School, Onslow confirmed the dominance

they had shown throughout the tournament.

Their elated physics teacher Kent Hogan says they have extended their record to six titles over the 10 years the competition has been running.

It was Onslow’s turn to host the tournament and, as well as Brisbane, competing teams came from Tasmania, from Woodford House in Hawkes Bay and from Wellington

High School.

The competition is based on an enquiry-based approach to learning, with “physics fights” between teams.

It’s different to debating in that each team’s work needs to mirror real-life science.

They are judged not only on the quality of their research, but on timing, presentations and their ability to prioritise, as well as “fight their corner” when challenged.

On the day, judges kept reminding the young contestants of the importance of being convincing and of showing an in-depth understanding of the theory underpinning their research.

Kent, who is also the current president of the association running the tournament, says no decision has yet been made on where next year’s one will be held, but it is likely to be in Australia.

Trustee sought for charitable body The Karori Brooklyn Commun it y Cha r it able Tr ust (KBCCT) is looking for an additional trustee with good knowledge of the trust area’s communities and the ability to make good decisions.

“Trustees are unpaid and meet four or five times a year, as well as making email decisions,” says trust chair Andy Foster, adding that trustees often visit prospective applicants to help them with their proposals. They like projects

that will produce lasting benefit for the communities in their trust deed area.

The trust works with the Lion Foundation and provides funding support to a wide range of community projects in or benefiting its Trust Deed area — Makara, Karori, Northland, Wilton, Kelburn, Brooklyn and part of Aro Valley.

Since they were established, the group has given just over $2.3m in grants.

They held their twelfth an-

nual general meeting recently, along with an information evening for community organisations.

In the last twelve months the largest grants made were: $34,050 to Karori Sanctuary Trust for fitting out the Zealandia Visitor Centre downstairs area which is used for education visits and overnight accommodation for groups like Scouts and schools.

The new Karori Community Events Centre received

$30,589 towards interior fitout.

Other substantial grants were $20,000 to Northland School for its new junior playground, $13,000 to Karori Community Centre to replace tables and chairs, $10,000 to Wellington Free Ambulance towards a replacement ambulance, and $9000 to Wilton Bowling Club to replace old vinyl flooring.

And if you are interested in being a trustee then please contact Andy on 021 227 8537 by the end of October.

So far the percentage of Wellington voters who’ve cast a vote can only be described as abysmal.

At 2pm on Wednesday, only 15.15 percent of Takapu Northern Ward voters had cast a vote, as against 22.76 per cent in Wharangi Onslow/Western Ward and 22.76 per cent for all of Wellington.

Voting in the local body elections closes at noon on Saturday October 12, with the results later that day.

And you’re too late to post your papers.

Go to your nearest library to hand in your vote. (Check the opening hours though.)

Or you can go to Newlands Community Centre, 9am–5pm. (not at Johnsonville though).

Friday is the last day to use the ballot box at the Wellington Railway Station between 6.30am–9.30am and 4pm–6.30pm.

Unimpressed A survey by Wellington Regional Chambers of Commerce and Business Central records that businesses were less than impressed with the performance of WCC and GWRC over the past term.

Eighteen per cent of businesses rated Wellington City Council as performing better than average over the threeyear term, while 44 percent said their performance was below average. The performance was rated as outstanding by 2.1 percent, while 15 percent said it was poor.

GWRC also received a blunt assessment, with 57 percent rating it below average over the term and 28 per cent saying it was poor. Two percent recorded its performance as better than average, and 1.6 percent as outstanding.

Tawa Brigade jubilee At Labour weekend the Tawa Volunteer Fire Brigade will holding its 75th Jubilee for past and present members.

There will also be an Open Day on Saturday October 26 from 10am to 2pm .

The Tawa Brigade boasts 29 volunteers including four new recruits under training.

Their work now includes traffic management, salvage, fire safety advice, and provision of smoke alarms.

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Historic Halfway House Tours The Heritage Gardeners are hosting tours to the Historic Halfway House in Glenside Reserve throughout October.

The tours run from 11am-midday on Saturday October 12 and Friday October 25.

The hosts, the Heritage Gardeners, are a group of community volunteers who maintain and nurture the grounds of the halfway house.

Diwali Celebration A Diwali celebration will be held at Johnsonville Library from 10.30am12.30pm on Saturday October 19.

The celebration will include a story time, creative festivities, henna and dress up. Diwali is the religious ‘festival of lights’ which originated in India. It is largely celebrated globally by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, but people outside those religions may also celebrate it.

Diwali is also known as deepavali which means “row of lights”.

Senior week in brief Te Wiki Kaumātua Seniors’ Week 2019 runs from October 14-20.

The week aims to connect people through community events and activities. Most events are free or are discounted for those with SuperGold Cards.

Head to Seniors’ Week on the Wellington City Council website for the 2019 booklet for all events. h t t p s : // we l l i n g t o n . g ov t . n z / events/annual-events/seniorsweek

By Glenise Dreaver

Supriti Singh, now Year 13 at Onslow College, was 18 months when her parents Ajay Singh and Kashmir Kaur brought her from Fiji.

“For more opportunities,” she explains.

It was a two-stage migration, most of her great grandparents taken from India to Fiji as indentured labour in the grim life on the sugar plantations.

History records “slavelike” conditions for the five years of working their fare off. Her maternal great grandfather was the only one who willingly chose Fiji after serving in British Indian Army in World War I. After indentured labour, the family stayed on however, and though her grandparents now live with her in their Broadmeadows home, other close family remains in Fiji.

Supriti loves visiting them

“Dad taught me to play the sitar,” says Supriti Singh.

“Now we play it together.”

and has a special bond with her birth-country She was fifteen for their one family visit to India, and while embracing its history and cultural richness she had, she says, no particular sense of belonging.

New Zealand is her home. “It’s a welcoming place. For sure.

“And I have a diverse group of friends. Just one Indian,” Supriti adds, saying they are totally accepting of, and really interested in, in her background.

And exchanging Easter eggs, and Christmas presents with friends is just a given.

Supriti is also interested in Maori culture and relishes the Kiwi lifestyle of skiing, hiking and swimming, as well as her football and netball. “And I play and coach basketball.”

She will study health science at Otago University in 2020, hopefully towards a medical degree.

For an hour and a half each Saturday she is a senior student at the Wellington Hindi School which meets at Newlands school.

That supports an appreciation of Indian culture, language and music, allowing her to bridge the rich cultures to which she belongs.

Issues of being “One”

At the Churton Park Community Centre on Saturday October 12 between 10am-noon, a function billed as a leadership event for the diaspora community is being held by the Asia New Zealand Foundation and the Wellington Hindi School.

It is aimed at the young “diaspora” (literally dispersed people, immigrants) but also policy makers, youth workers and other leaders.

Discussion will be held that includes youth participation in civic activities, how can gender equality empower the younger members of that community, mental health issues and the importance of language as “the essence of one’s being”.

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EYE ON CRIME “I want to ride my bicycle” (With apologies to Freddie Mercury) In Johnsonville CCTV has recorded an intruder arriving by bike at the Johnsonville Mall outside trading hours.

He entered a shop by climbing over the counter, then later, outside, climbed back and rode off on his bike. It is not known at this stage if anything was stolen.

Again in Johnsonville, in events also recorded on CCTV, an intruder entered the Community Centre and went into the kitchen where he took and ate ice cream from the fridge. He then smashed the bowl he had eaten from.

He also smashed a hole in the wall of the meeting room.

A commercial office in Broderick Road had its plate glass window smashed. The hole was large enough for the offender to put a hand through and steal a laptop computer from a nearby

desk.

No CCTV was needed to record damage to a silver Suzuki Baleno hatchback parked outside a club in Norman Lane during the evening.

It had its driver’s window smashed by a rock, but a witness has given a good description of the culprit to Police.

A red SuzukiGX125 motorcycle parked overnight in Ohariu Road was stolen.

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Another house in Promontory Crescent was entered in exactly the same way but this time they stole a spray paint machine.

In Khandallah the locked shed on a property in Kim Street was broken into by removing a panel from the rear wall. A large and heavy water blaster and a chain saw were stolen.

A house in Onslow Road was entered via a previously smashed window which had been boarded up. The window is at the rear of the house and the boarding up material was removed. A TV and

a play station 4 are among the items known to have been stolen.

In Ngaio a guest at a house in Heke Street left her Tablet in a rucksack in her unlocked bedroom. When she returned the Tablet had been stolen.

An intruder entered the garden of a house in Khandallah Road during the night by climbing the fence, shifting a rat trap, knocking over a pot of seedlings and stepping on young plants.

No attempt was made to enter the house.

In Churton Park a blue Suzuki Swift hatchback parked locked overnight on the road in Halswater Drive was stolen.

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By Glenise Dreaver

Lala Simpson of Karori is originally from Madagascar.

Her exotic heritage informs an energetic, creative and innovative musician and music teacher.

And not only does she speak three languages fluently, her passion for music is underpinned by a great sense of humour.

Lala uses her love of music, of languages and interest in other cultures as she works with groups of different ages and abilities, backgrounds and ethnicities. Her heart lifts as Lala Simpson: sharing her joy in music, she sees three, even four gener- fired by her Madagascan heritage. ations of a family making music PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver. together.

“I see people hurt and afraid to. But “You don’t have to be a great everyone can.” musician to sing,” she says.

She loves to take children who drone

along, helping them to hear a few notes, joining in simple songs.

“Then you can add layers. Body percussion, rounds, harmonies.

“That’s priceless!’ she says.

You won’t be able to miss her at Capital E’s Maker Faire in Shed 6 on the waterfront on October 20, starting at 10am.

Every hour Lala will be holding 25-minute workshops for all ages, encouraging adults and children alike to rediscover the joy of making music with whanau and complete strangers.

The Faire is a family-friendly showcase of work from a range of creative people, including scientists, artists, engineers and performers. You can find out more on https://www.wellingtonnz.com/discover/events/maker-faire-wellington-2019/

Cakes for a cause On October 8, Churtonleigh Rest Home in Churton Park held a cake competition to raise funds to help the Breast Cancer Foundation prevent cancer-related deaths.

The cakes, baked by families and staff, were judged by taste, presentation and originality, before being sampled by everyone present, to confirm the judges’ decision.

The guests made their contribution to the cause by paying for their tastings.

The winning entry, by Michael, was a cancer crab cake, of chocolate and nuts.

His children Amelie and Julian were on hand to congratulate their dad and to share in his success.

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The benefits of new government policies can take time to come to fruition. This week, the impact of getting more people off benefits and into work showed up in the large budget surplus, as not only do we save the cost of their benefit, but also those people pay tax instead of using it. Also wages have gone up for the rest of the working population.

As well, we have been paying off the government debt, which is lower than it has been for many years.

The healthy financial situation now means we have the flexibility to do things like announcing funding for two new cancer drugs, and grant more tax breaks for businesses who want to do research and development.

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I sat through much of the case and have to congratulate the team who organised the challenge.

Coincidentally, I have started running sessions to show people how to effectively make written and oral submissions so keep an eye out for one in your area.

Congratulations too to the Onslow College junior physics team who took out the top prize against stiff competition from Australia and other NZ teams last weekend. We have some very bright students in our area.

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George Anderson, the trust’s national manager, fundraising and marketing, explained that the facility supports people with physical and neurological disabilities to live an enriched and fulfilling life in the community.

It specialises in neurological therapy and rehabilitation to support residents’ long-term recovery, independence and quality of life.

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Vicar-General Monsignor Gerard Burns then led a blessing ceremony through the refurbished rooms.

One popular visitor was Lindy Jacomb who brought her ‘Canine Friends’ dog Zoe to renew friendships with the residents.

The refurbishment added four new residential rooms to its existing 36, strengthened the building and modernised its environment for the comfort and wellbeing of its residents and staff.

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

Question: How do you rate your quality of life in Wellington – and why?

Angus Kerr, Wadestown “I love it. It’s a great place. Great people, especially the youth.

Creative.”

Hania Tarabishy, Wilton “It’s kid-friendly. People are outgoing. Plenty of fresh air.”

Ian Hornblow, Karori “It’s east to get around.

It’s small.”

Jamie Probert, Wilton “A 9.9 on a scale of 10. Every city needs improvement but I’m proud of it.”

Marylyn Lupton, Wadestown “It’s good. The upside of the housing problem is that my family is home with me. I’m loving it.”

Pat Wehrli, Khandallah “I’m a Wellingtonian.

What’s not to like? And we don’t get that much rain...”

LETTERS to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication.

Send or fax them to the address on page two, or email them to news@wsn. co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

Christmas not cancelled after all Dear Editor I write in response to the letter (October 3) from Lorenzo van Der Lingen in which he asserts that the city council has taken up a mean spirited policy approach to tenants of council housing at Christmas among other things.

This is not correct.

There has been no change in policy. These events were,

and still are, all tenant-initiated activities.

Tenants can apply for funding to annual $20,000 Community in Action fund. This fund still exists and is overseen by a panel of City Housing staff and tenants.

We rarely decline an application that meets all the criteria.

There are many recent examples of funding support for

Christmas, New Year and Easter barbecues.

Following the tragic Christchurch shootings, tenants at Central Park and Pukehinau requested that instead of a Matariki celebration they hold an “international food of the nations” event.

This was organised by our tenants and supported by City Housing both financially and operationally.

My staff will be getting in touch with Mr van der Lingen to see whether he and his fellow Heath Street residents are interested in organising a Christmas kneesup – as ever, we’ll be happy to help out.

Michelle Riwai City Housing Manager Wellington City Council

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I will provide practical affordable solutions to get our transport moving again, whether you are travelling on foot, bike, bus or by car.

I will empower communities to plan their own futures, and strengthen their unique identities.

I’ll set up an urban development agency to help deliver more good quality affordable housing especially for first home buyers and older people downsizing.

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Thursday October 10, 2019

Making sure your voice is heard when it counts

Brett’s Brief National Party List MP based in Ōhāriu

Gangs are a growing problem and despite its rhetoric, the Government is doing little to address the problem.

Almost 1400 more people have joined gangs since this Government took office. There are now over 6700 patched and prospect gang members and numbers are growing in almost every region across the country.

Instead of looking to itself and its policies constraining job growth, increasing jobseekers numbers and its soft on crime approach, the Government is trying to blame the Aussies for sending convicted Kiwis home.

Learning how to make their voice heard: From left, Steve O’Connor from Challenge 2000, with Gordon Bain and Doris Heinrich at right. They joined Ohariu MP Greg O’Connor, third from left, at the workshop he’d organised on making successful submissions. The event was held last Friday morning at 1841. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

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In the interests of learning how to make a difference in a democracy, a small group met at 1841 on Friday morning.

The MP for Ohariu Greg O’Connor had offered them the chance to learn about making a successful submission on Bills being put before Parliament.

“It’s how to get the best bang for your buck, to make sure your submission gets noticed and makes a good point,” he told those who attended.

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The biggest mistake people made in a submission was, they said, trying to make ten points.

“Just make one. Keep your focus.”

Greg had even more basic advice for success. “Read the Bill yourself.

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So Hydrangeas, after being rather overlooked for a generation, have made a reappearance in our gardens, their new found popularity has been helped along by some exciting, new, compact growing varieties.

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The House & Garden Walk The House & Garden Walk is the major fundraiser for the school, held every 3 years. It has been run for almost 20 years.

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Spark Sport have a lot of work to

do and while their initial response to technical issues was admirable, it is clear streaming issues are still occurring and now the company is trying to minimise the issue publicly while trumpeting the games where there are no issues.

Well, I’m sorry, Spark Sport, patting yourselves on the back for delivering the service at the standard you should have is a silly way to get a sore arm.

Public perception is starting to

come back to Sky Sport, who have lost a lot of subscribers over the past year but may have a chance to claw most of them back if they are smart with the packages they offer.

Spark Sport must go back to the drawing board if they want to be a serious competitor for sport rights in this country.

This experience has been a failure.

Perhaps that’s harsh but it is the reality and now Sky has a chance to capitalise.

Local karate experts show their style The Marist Johnsonville Karate Club exceeded all expectations when 20 students recently travelled to the Hawkes Bay to represent the club, and Wellington province, at the National IKO Matsushima Karate Tournament.

The event also attracted a record number of competitors from around the country and Australia.

T he Joh nsonvi l le -base d team members all entered the “full-contact” division, with six also participating in kata (forms).

Amazingly, of the 20 fighters, 18 finished within the top three placing in their grade/age cate-

gory, five winning gold.

An added bonus was gaining first place in the Team Kata competition.

Chief instructor Shihan Peter Jennings says that the results were largely due to the preparation leading up to the event, with all representatives participating in special “Squad Training” designed to improve skills, strength and endurance.

“The medals and trophies were a great testament to the effort of the students and coaches” he says, “but the experience gained in competing at a national level is much more valuable in the The Marist Johnsonville Karate Club exceeded all expectations when 20 students recently travelled to the longer-term”.

Hawkes Bay to represent the club. PHOTO provided.

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