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Plane Sense call to raise $25,000
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Plane Sense is asking the High Court to declare the flight path planes are currently taking to be declared invalid and to be set aside. Plane Sense will argue that critical administrative law errors were made in the approval of the Divergent Missed Approach Protection System (DMAPS), raising further safety and public health concerns. DMAPS is a relatively new system which was introduced by Airways on 1 December 2022.
This saw the flight paths of aircraft change, with jet planes flying over residences sooner than the previous path. Following the change, Plane Sense was established as a community group to advocate on behalf of residents of Johnsonville, Broadmeadows, Khandallah, h riu Valley, Ngaio and Crofton Downs. In order to pay the costs associated with the court action Plane Sense is calling on the community to help raise $25,000 by 2025. The funds are needed to cover legal fees, expert witness costs, and other expenses as Plane Sense fights to reverse the controversial DMAPS flight path which, Plane Sense says, has caused “ongoing harm” to the local community.
The “$25k by 2025” campaign calls on Wellingtonians to stand up against big business profiting at the expense of small communities, Plane Sense says. People can contribute to the “$25k by 2025” campaign by visiting pla-
Plane Sense co-founder Roxy Steel speaking at the 14 April meeting that voted in favour of Court action. Photo: Frank Neill.
nesensewellington.com/donate.
“We’ve already raised $26,631.63, which is a huge achievement in the current times, but we’re not done yet,” says Plane Sense co-founder, Roxy Steel.
“Now, we need to raise $25,000 by the end of this year to ensure we can afford the expert witnesses and legal support we need to help win this case.
“This is a fight for community well-being – ours today, yours tomorrow.
“Left unchecked, these organisations are free to continue making profit-driven decisions at the expense of everyday people,” Roxy says.
“The journey so far has been a real community effort,” says co-founder Louisa Picker.
“Our neighbours have volunteered their skills and time, and two pro-bono barristers are fighting alongside us because they believe in the merits of our case”.
The Plane Sense team is rallying the community to raise awareness and funds, in preparation for the next stage of the legal process.
The High Court hearing offers hope for a resolution after nearly two years of disruption.
“We’re relieved to hopefully have an end in sight,” Louisa adds, “but we need support to ensure we have the resources to see this through.
“It’s time to stand together and show powerful corporations that they can’t put profits over people.”
Plane Sense is aiming to rally the entire community to step up and support the “$25k by 2025” campaign.
“This isn’t just about us,” Louisa says.
“This is about everyone who has the potential to be affected by decisions made by these multimillion dollar corporations, at the expense of our health and well-being.
“Let’s hold them accountable together.”
Plane Sense has pushed for full disclosure of unredacted documents related to DMAPS, which the respondents have resisted.
Meanwhile, Wellington Airport’s consultation process, which closes on 11 October 2024, is being criticised by Plane Sense for poor timing, as many residents may be away for the school holidays and unaware of the consultation. Wellington Airport announced on 20 September that it had begun public consultation on potential new flight path op-
tions for northerly jet departures.
Feedback, Wellington Airport says, is being sought on four options:
flight paths;
for jet departures before 7am to fly between Horokiwi and Korokoro; for jet departures to a similar route used before December 2022 over Newlands Ridge; and through the engagement process.
For those wondering which consultation options align with Plane Sense’s stance, Roxy Steel advises: option 3: Revert the flight path to its original pre-DMAPS position; followed by, option 4: and note that aircraft should fly out over the harbour for as long as possible before crossing land at a higher altitude.
“This is about righting a wrong,” Roxy says.
“We don’t advocate for a new flight path over new residences.
“We’re calling for a reversal of the DMAPS decision, to end the harm it’s caused.”
The decision to take High Court action was made at a meeting held on 14 April at the Johnsonville Collective Community Hub. The meeting was called by Plane Sense and saw the hall at the community hub packed full. Just before the meeting closed Roxy announced that 95.6% of those at the meeting and participating online had voted in favour of commencing High Court action.
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I recently hosted a meeting which included local property developers and representatives from the City and Regional Councils. The background for the meeting was the need to ensure all people involved in providing more housing in our electorate, whether it be those building them or those regulating and permitting that building, understand the issues which govern the ability to build the houses everyone agrees we need.
There are essentially two types of development; greenfields and brownfields. Greenfields means building on currently undeveloped land, typically ex farmland on the edges of current urban areas, where infrastructure like sewers, water supply and other essential services don’t exist are usually built by the developer.
Brownfields development means rebuilding on existing sites, and there has been considerable discussion in recent times around how much intensification should be allowed in existing suburbs, especially changing of height limits to allow for more apartments.
runoff and other material ending up in our harbours, especially the Porirua harbour in the case of development north of Johnsonville and Newlands. The Wellington City Council are concerned that the existing infrastructure cannot handle the pressure it comes under when new housing areas are developed. Existing infrastructure is aging and needs upgrading across our city, as evidenced by recent pipe failures. An advantage of intensification of existing areas means more people, therefore more ratepayers to pay for those upgrades.
It is only when we politicians learn how the processes really work that we can become effective, and the political world is littered with terrible decisions made without an understanding of the longterm impacts. The cancellation of the replacement project for the Interislander ferries is a good example, as we see our Cook Strait links become more tenuous every time a ferry breaks down or collides with a wharf. The equally poorly researched decisions on tobacco products and changes to the Arms Act are other examples.
Developers of course need to make a profit, and wish to keep their compliance costs as low as possible. Many believe the Resource Management Act is too cumbersome. We as government for our part have undertaken to rewrite that act. The feedback was good, but the success will be when there are sufficient affordable houses to meetdemand. That is certainly my goal as your MP.
That, and of course having a vibrant and functioning Johnsonville Shopping Centre we can all be proud of.
There’s plenty to be getting on with.
Both have their advantages and disadvantages; the Regional Council in particular see their role to prevent more
Last week in parliament I hosted a conference for the Australian and New Zealand parliamentary workers, which included a smattering of MPs, but were mostly the people who make our parliaments work. The clerks, the researchers, the law writers, the people who manage the house. They are a dedicated bunch, often having spent whole careers in their respective parliaments, and it struck me how their roles are actually more vital to maintain democratic institutions than politicians. We politicians and governments come and go, do our best to implement ideas and represent our constituents while we are there and work on our areas of interest and expertise, but someone has to ensure the framework in which we operate is maintained. And it is these folk I was lucky enough to host on behalf of the New Zealand Parliament.
I’d like to see all my parliamentary colleagues have the opportunity to gain the understanding of the inner workings of democracy that I was lucky enough to get, and I think we would make for better long-term decisions than we do now; decisions to benefit the next two generations, not just this parliamentary term.
Symposium will focus on huge rates rises
By Frank Neill
Deep concern about huge rates rises will be a major focus of a symposium that will be held at the Johnsonville Club, 1 Norman Lane, on Saturday 19 October. The symposium has been organised by a relatively new group, Concerned Ratepayers Wellington Region.
“Concerned Ratepayers was established earlier this year having understood that rates were set to increase by double digits,” one of the group’s founders, Dean Harris says.
Wellington rates have increased by 21% and K piti’s rates have risen by about 17%.
“These are averages and in some areas rates have increased more,” Dean says.
“Due to the staggering rise in rates and with rates expected to double over the next 10 years, we have grave concerns for the community, particularly those on fixed and low incomes and superannuitants.”
This has lead to Concerned Ratepayers organising a speaking event/ symposium with guest speakers from around New Zealand. Speakers include Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung; Ron Mark, the current Mayor of Carterton; and former New Zealand
of the
First MP, Elizabeth Mundt, who is now a Selwyn District Councillor.
Other speakers will also present at the symposium. Each speaker will offer a question and answer session (Q&A) after they have completed their presentation.
The event will start with the first guest speaker at 10 am with the final panel Q&A around 4 pm. The Johnsonville Club’s doors will open at 9:15am. “The event was organised to give the general public a wider view on how councils
Water fluoridation
By Frank Neill
Water fluoridation at the level of 0.7mg/L presents an “unreasonable risk of injury to health,” a landmark court decision in the United States says.
The United States District Court Northern District of California made the finding in case number 17-cv-02162-EMC.
The court ruled that the United States Environmental Protection Agency must implement new regulations under the Toxic Substances Control Act to better protect public health.
“There is substantial and scientifically credible evidence establishing that fluoride
operate and how the public are able to ask questions and get answers from the local council and to get an understanding of what individuals can do leading up to the next local body elections in 2025,” Dean says.
“The organisers of Concerned Ratepayers hope that will increase participation to above 60% as they offer speaking events over the next 10 months.”
There is a cover charge of $10 to cover the cost of the venue.
a health risk
poses a risk to human health,” the court’s judgment says.
“It is associated with a reduction in the IQ of children and is hazardous at dosages that are far too close to fluoride levels in the drinking water of the United States.
“And this risk is unreasonable,” the judgment says.
“There is a credible causal connection between that neurodevelopmental harm and EPA’s regulation of fluoride exposure or lack thereof; and the harm would likely be redressed if EPA were to pass a rule prohibiting the addition of fluoridation chemicals to public drinking water supplies.”
In summary, the high-quality studies “con-
sistently demonstrate lower IQ scores with higher fluoride exposure,” the judgment says.
“The consistency in association is observed among studies of varying study designs, exposure measures, and study populations.
“Although some studies that conducted multiple analyses observed within-study variations in results (eg differences between subsets of IQ tests), these variations were unique to individual studies and did not detract from the overall consistency in the findings that higher fluoride is associated with lower IQ scores.”
United States District Judge Edward Chen’s decision was delivered on 24 September 2024.
The symbol Concerned Ratepayers Wellington Region is using on its symposium promotions, a grumpy road cone. Image Supplied.
Dean Harris, one
organisers of Concerned Ratepayers Wellington. Photo: Supplied.
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Lunar festival
Wellington’s iconic Lunar New Year Festival will be held again next year. This is thanks to Lee Kum Kee continuing in 2025 as the principal sponsor for the event, which is run by the Asian Events Trust.
The trust is planning a two week festival programme from 1 to 16 February that will include a variety of events and activities across Wellington. Lunar New Year’s Day is on 29 January 2025.
Vegetarian month
October is World Vegetarian Month.
“This month provides an excellent opportunity to promote healthy living, sustainability, and kindness to animals ,” says Julia Clements, President of the New Zealand Vegetarian Society.
“We need to encourage everyone to recognise that adopting vegetarian principles can create a ripple effect for positive change.
“In light of the climate challenges our planet faces, it is essential that we each make choices that lead to a more compassionate and sustainable future,” Julia says.
More information is on the NZVS website.
Newlands resilience survey is under way
By Frank Neill
The Newlands Resilience Group (NRG) is currently conducting a survey on the suburb’s resilience in the event of a natural disaster and on how people can cope better with everyday issues like loneliness. The NRG’s 2024 resilience survey is available on the front page of the NRG website, at https://newlandrg.weebly.com/.
The survey closes at 5pm on Friday 8 November.
After that, the data from previous surveys will be added to the survey findings and the new combined results will be shared with the community.
“Feel free to share the survey with your neighbours so that together, we can make Newlands stronger and more resilient,” NRG says.
“By participating, residents can directly contribute to shaping the future of Newlands, making it a safer and more connected place for everyone.
“The research will inform community conversations planned for February to April 2025, where communities can discuss the findings and agree on the next steps to enhance Newlands resilience and wellbeing.
“The survey’s findings will guide conversations with Local Guardians and help Newlands advocate for necessary resources.
“It could also serve as a model for other communities across New Zealand, but this can only gain momentum if residents complete the survey.”
NRG’s ability to secure funding and support for building an effective community infrastructure depends on demonstrating need and on showing widespread commitment and engagement.
“The survey, supported by the Local Guardians, will provide crucial data to underpin NRG’s proposals for investment in community resilience,”
NRG says.
“The survey aims to help NRG understand how prepared the Newlands’ community is for emergencies and what can be done to improve resilience – whether planning for extreme weather events, ensuring the wellbeing
of the vulnerable or strengthening social ties.
“A collective effort is essential.
“NRG is committed to working with Local Guardians, schools, health centres and places of worship to ensure that every voice is heard.
“Together, we can prepare Newlands for whatever the future holds,” NRG says.
The survey also addresses broader issues of community wellbeing by asking local residents about their experiences with loneliness, confidence in finding employment, and their trust in government to help build a more supportive and connected community where everyone feels valued and safe.
NRG aims to promote wellbeing and build a more resilient, prepared, and organised community by 2030, ready to act together in a time of crisis.
Founded by Rodney Barber and overseen by the Aotearoa Community Resilience Network (a charitable trust), NRG has conducted annual surveys since 2019.
These surveys assess Newlands'
strengths and weaknesses according to government guidelines with the aim of enhancing community wellbeing, preparedness and resilience.
The previous survey results are available on NRG’s website under “surveys”.
NRG is calling for all residents of these communities to complete this important survey because it is essential to gather the data needed to build the case for a stronger, more resilient community. The survey is the catalyst to galvanise action and help the residents of Newlands, Paparangi, Bellevue and Woodridge get through tough times. Rodney Barber, the architect of the NRG, says: “‘She’ll be right’ is a dangerous philosophy, as it puts complete faith in the local authorities. Ask those in Christchurch and Hawkes Bay who have experienced such events.”
NRG partners with Ng Hau e Wh o Papar rangi, local community leaders, schools, health centres, and places of worship to ensure that every voice is heard.
For more information, visit https://newlandrg.weebly.com/.
Some of the NRG members (from left) Kimheng Nguon, Simon Vagn Larsen, Rachael Marquet, Meena Pratap, Rodney Barber, Tatjana Manabe (with Ryker and Maddox), Muhammad Ishtiaque Khan, Marion Olmillo and Siân Andrews-Warmuth (with Lima). Photo: Supplied.
NRG member Mok Lui. Photo: Supplied.
NRG member Sanaa Rafique. Photo: Supplied.
Boogie circus coming to town
Jan Preston’s Boogie Circus is coming to town.
Not only will Upper Hutt’s Mayfair Cafe be hosting Australasia’s Queen of Boogie Piano, but Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues guitar Nick Charles will be on stage also.
Completing the lineup is Jan’s husband and swinging percussionist Mike Pullman.
The trio will be touring the North Island in October, performing more than 20 shows and promoting Jan’s latest release “Pianoland”.
At the concert people will hear the irrepressible Preston on her longstanding and sometimes bumpy road to piano stardom.
Jan will spin yarns from dives in Manhattan to the concert halls of Europe, from her early days in Wellington’s Red Mole Theatre Troupe to a pop hit with Auckland rock band Coup D’Etat, relocating to Sydney in the eighties, and her enduring 50 year career as a piano player, singer/songwriter and composer.
Alongside projected images, Jan’s trio will perform her original songs and compositions, providing a perfect counterpoint to her story.
Then there is Nick Charles.
With dazzling melodic fingerpicking on six and twelve string guitars, stinging bottleneck slide and a lifetime’s stories and songs gathered or written on the world’s musical highways, it’s no surprise that he has been selected to represent Australia at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis. Nick will be performing on the iconic stages on Beale Street in January 2025.
These are two consummate artists who have put together something very special to celebrate their love of the music that has defined their stellar careers.
Pre sale tickets from the venue with a special three course meal buffet menu will be available from 5:30pm with the show starting at 7.30pm. Bookings are advised and can be made online with Eventfinda.
Australasia’s Queen of Boogie Piano Jan Preston. Photo: Supplied.
Thinking of selling? YIP!
Hey Everyone! There have been a lot of changes in the property market recently, and it is important that you make a decision, based on the right information. If you are thinking of selling, get in touch and we can have a market strategy discussion and go through important variables that relate to your plans and how to best position yourself for success. For now, here are a few market trends that you should keep an eye on.
Interest Rates: In the history of New Zealand, nothing has affected property prices as significantly as interest rates, as interest rates fall prices go up and vice versa. Interest rates are falling, and the buyer market is locked into a game of chicken, as to when the market will move into FOMO phase and start buying property enmasse again.
Supply: Although market confidence is improving and a growing portion of the market that are now selling, we are still hitting with more supply than demand. Last month Wellington reported a 53% increase in properties for sale and this trend is typical of a Spring market.
Jobs: Unique to this market, the loss of jobs both in public sector and the surrounding private section has meant that demand for rentals and properties are going to take a bit longer to recover compared to areas with more active employment. As market confidence recovers, we hope that businesses will look to invest in this area again and create more employment opportunities for people to move to Wellington for.
Immigration: As last look, net migration is expected to stay positive, and this will be helpful to New Zealand’s property market. However, unless we have the jobs available, immigrants are more likely to settle in other areas with more opportunities.
The property market, for now, should
remain flat. Professionally, these types of markets are great for buying/selling. It allows people to take a deep breath and make educated decisions without the pressure of prices going up/down at a rapid rate. However, it appears we may not be staying in this phase for much longer. If you are thinking of selling or renting out your property, get in touch – Love to kick ideas around and come up with the ideal strategy for you!
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Marsden Club garden clean up
The Karori Rotary Club led a very successful annual community garden clean up at the Marsden Club in Newcombe Crescent, Karori on Saturday 5 October.
It was a beautiful day and the community spirit was alive and well.
Rotarians, neighbours and others pitched in, all to help look after this important community facility.
The Marsden Club (and the Chelsea Club in Lyall Bay) is a place where people living at home with dementia can come for the day, enjoy a programme of gentle exercise and cognitive stimulation, good company and a cooked lunch made on site.
Club “members” are funded by Heath NZ to provide respite for their carers a day or two per week while their loved ones enjoy a day out with social stimulation and activities.
The members love “club day” and so do their carers.
Some of the people who came to help at the garden clean up have had family members attend the Marsden Club. It was their chance to give back.
For the Karori Rotary Club, it is an annual event that builds on decades of close involve-
ment with the Marsden Club.
The Rotary Club has been contributing funding, governance and practical assistance since the Marsden Club’s inception in 1984.
Thanks to the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary and the efforts of the Karori Rotary Club among others, Marsden Club members have been able to enjoy their days in the warm, welcoming, home-like surroundings of 11 Newcombe Crescent and its lovely garden since 1987.
Members of the Chelsea Club in Lyall Bay have been enjoying the same type of environment since 1991.
The Marsden and Chelsea Day Care Board is very grateful for everyone’s help on Saturday.
It was a great example of community action supporting a community resource which, in turn, makes a real, positive difference to the people in our community living with dementia and their carers.
If you or a family member might enjoy attending Marsden or Chelsea Club, phone Angela on 027 349 9691 for more information.
Middleton Road cycleway plan is cut
By Frank Neill
The proposed cycleway along Middleton Road has been cut from the Wellington City Council’s cycleway plans.
money to spend on cycleways.
The council “has decided it is not going to invest north of Ngauranga Gorge,” Cr Randle says.
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The Middleton Road cycleway “is one of the few cycleways I support,” says Northern Ward City Councillor Tony Randle.
“It is going to focus on the central city ... along Featherston Street, Victoria Street, Taranaki Street and Willis Street and, of course, the Golden Mile.
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That, Cr Randle says, is because “it is very unsafe and yet it is a great place to cycle.
“It is quite popular but also quite dangerous.”
“So there is still millions to be spent on cycleways, just not in the north. We just get the bill,” Cr Randle says.
Two other streets where cycleways will be created are Murphy Street and Molesworth Street, where “they are going to remove car parks for cycleways,” Cr Randle says.
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That is because Middleton Road is a narrow windy road with a speed limit of 70km an hour. It is, in fact, so narrow it does not even have a footpath along much of the road.
“They are going to do to those streets what they have done to Thorndon Quay.
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The axe fell on building the Middleton Road cycleway, which was an expensive project at $18 million, as a result of the govenment cutting cycleway funding provided by NZTA.
Before that, NZTA was providing funding of 90% for some projects and 51% for others.
The NZTA funding cut meant that Wellington City Council had only half the
“Where there is a genuine safety issue, I’ve said cycleways are fine.”
However Island Bay, where the council has put in cycleways, Murphy Street and Molesworth Street are quite safe for cyclists,
“so why are they putting in cycleways?
“Middleton Road, I think, is unsafe for cyclists, so that’s why I support a cycleway there,” Cr Randle says.
Volunteers at work during the garden clean up at the Marsden Club last Saturday. Photo: Simon Woolf.
Talk on 19th century soldiers in NZ
Professor Charlotte Macdonald will be speaking at the October meeting of the Wellington Branch of the NZ Society of Genealogists.
She will speak on the topic “Calcutta to Auckland: Soldiers of Empire from India to New Zealand, and back” at the meeting, which will be held at the Johnsonville Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road, on 16 October at 7pm for a 7:30pm start.
Everyone is welcome to the meeting and there is no charge.
Professor Macdonald is the Professor Emeritus of History at Victoria University of Wellington Te Herenga Waka.
Some of the members of Wellington Branch of NZ Society of Genealogists have ancestors who were in the 57th Battalion of Foot in the British Army, and the Wellington branch has invited Professor MacDonald to find out more about what their lives were like.
“Several of the imperial regiments which fought in the New Zealand Wars in the 1860s were stationed in India before being ordered to New Zealand,” Charlotte says.
“In this talk I will discuss the links between India and New Zealand in the mid-nineteenth century.
“What conditions did soldiers and their families find themselves in in Allahabad and Auckland?
“How did the empire continue to connect India and settler colonies such as New Zealand? People flowed back and forth.
“How do we understand the huge shadow cast by the events of the 1857 Indian Rebellion ('mutiny')?”
Professor Macdonald is a historian of empires and colonies, with a focus on gender and women.
Her research is principally concerned with the British colony of New Zealand in the 19th century. More on this project can be found at http://www.soldiersofempire.nz/.
Professor Macdonald is a Fellow of the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Ap rangi and has been President of the New Zealand Historical Association on two occasions.
There will be coffee, tea, biscuits and a friendly welcome to visitors at the meeting.
Bordeaux closure deeply saddening
By Frank Neill
The closure of the iconic Thorndon Quay business Bordeaux Bakery is “deeply saddening,” says Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert. The business is closing because of loss of revenue, caused by the works Wellington City Council is undertaking on Thorndon Quay. “It’s deeply saddening to see some in our community paying the price for poor decisions,” Cr Calvert says. “What can we learn from this business closure”? 1. Councils and government agencies need to design spaces that work for both people and businesses.
2. Public money must be spent wisely, avoiding over-inflated designs and projects.
3. Staying connected with local communities and being agile in adapting plans is crucial.
4. There should be more than one option available for projects, and communities must have a genuine say in what gets built.
5. Ultimately, it’s the community’s money and they bear the costs in more ways than one.
“But the real question is: how do we ensure these lessons are learned and that agencies like Wellington City Council,
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and Greater Wellington take real action to improve?
“As a local councillor, I, along with others, have consistently raised concerns,” Cr Calvert says.
“It’s time for change, but will those in control listen?”
An independent family-owned business, Bordeaux Bakery has been operating in Wellington for more than 25 years. Its founder Jean-Louis Macarde started Bordeaux Bakery in Northland before it relocated to Thorndon Quay in 1994.
It is located at 22 Thorndon Quay.
The Calcutta High Court, circa 1860. Photo: Samuel Bourne Archives, available through Wikimedia Commons.
Bordeaux Bakery, which is closing its doors. Photo: Supplied.
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Biggest ever NZ conference
By Frank Neill
Karori resident David Gault is at the helm of organising New Zealand’s biggest ever coin, medal and banknote conference.
The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand’s fourth international conference will be held in Wellington from 11 to 14 October.
David, the society’s president, notes that the conference will feature 37 local and overseas speakers.
The speakers include former Reserve Bank Governor Don Brash, Keeper of Money and Medals at the British Museum Thomas Hockenhull, and founder of the world’s most comprehensive banknote catalogue, Owen Linzmayer from the USA.
More than 140 people have registered to take part in multiple events, which include multiple talks, a fair and a tour to view rare items in significant national coin, banknote
and medal collections, such as the 1968 – 75 Wilks signature New Zealand $100 note, which never circulated.
In addition seven recent books will be launched or celebrated.
The fair, which runs from 10am to 4pm at the West Plaza Hotel, Wakefield St, on Saturday 12 October is free and open to the public to bring items to check out or look for bargains to for their collections.
Special medals and overprinted banknotes made for the event will be available.
“Although some people think cash is on the way out, interest is running hot in coins and banknotes,” David says.
“The history, designs and high value of silver and gold are attracting global attention.
“That interest has seen record sales in recent coin auctions.
“Spurring even greater interest,
The conference medals produced for the event. Photo: Supplied.
in the last month the first New Zealand circulation type coins of King Charles III, dated 2024, were released by NZ Post to collectors.”
Details of the conference and fair
Marathon in a Month coming
By Frank Neill
The Cancer Society NZ’s Marathon in a Month begins on Friday 1 November 2024. This event is the Cancer Society’s premier health promotion event and also raises money for a series of the society’s initiatives. Marathon in a Month challenges people to complete the distance of a marathon (42km)
during November using any mode of exercise they choose such as walking, cycling, swimming or running.
“It only takes 1.4km of exercise per day to complete Marathon in a Month,” the Cancer Society says.
“Simply sign up individually or as a team, set a fundraising goal, and start clocking up the kms.
“Taking part is a great way to
improve your organisation’s productivity and morale, while also supporting those who are affected by cancer in your local communities. “Every dollar raised for Marathon in a Month will stay in your region and help fund the following: cancer patients; treatment far from home;
are at https://www.rnsnz.org.nz/ news-events/events/.
The Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand, founded in 1931, promotes the study and collection
to provide emotional and practical help;
outcomes; and
“Cancer affects everyone, no matter who you are, where you live, or where you work. “One in three New Zealanders experience cancer at some point in their lifetime.
of coins, medals and banknotes and is organising the event together with the Numismatic Society of Auckland and other numismatic societies.
“By taking part in Marathon in a Month, you or your workplace will be actively promoting cancer prevention behaviours while recognising personal connections to cancer and fostering a healthier lifestyle,” the Cancer Society says. For more information or to book in a meeting with the events team, email events@cancersoc. org.nz.
Short story winner from Karori school
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School student
Siobhán Costello won the 2024 Mansfield Short Story Award.
Siobhán’s story “Us” charts the waxing and waning of a friendship from childhood to teenage years and the effect of mental health challenges on relationships.
Her story had a “ beautiful rhythm and structure, which built up to a powerful ending,” the competition judge Brannavan Gnanalingam, who is a Wellington writer, said.
“There was real skill in the way little details accumulated over the course of the story and showcases some impressive talent.”
Speaking at the awards, Gnanalingam said he was honoured to be asked to judge but found awards difficult as ranking something creative like writing was so subjective.
He was impressed by the talent displayed by the shortlisted stories, saying: “Writing is
something you get better at with more practice, so I’m actually quite jealous of the talent and skill these writers show at such a young age.”
The award, open to years 12 and 13 students, is run by Katherine Mansfield House & Garden, the birthplace of internationally acclaimed Modernist writer Katherine Mansfield. It is supported by a bequest from longtime Wellington English teacher Gay Saker, whose children Nicola and John were at the awards.
Guests at the event were able to view a range of Mansfield’s personal belongings and manuscript material on display at the National Library as part of the exhibition ‘A child of the sun’: Katherine Mansfield’s last year.
The stories of all 10 finalists have been published on the Katherine Mansfield House & Garden website. The winner will also be published on the Verb Wellington website.
Judge Brannavan Gnanalingam with winner Siobhán Costello. Photo: Supplied.
Onslow history –Johnsonville buildings
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By Felicity Wong
To the rear of the present day Post Office is Johnsonville’s oldest commercial building.
26 Johnsonville Road was built as a livery stable and farrier's business in the 1880s.
The stage coach would exchange horses in the building after travelling from stables in Little George Street Thorndon.
Coincidentally, the Thorndon site was later to become the first workshop for panelbeating company founder, Harold Blair, under the name HC Blair & Co Ltd.
From 1980 a workshop of Blair Wright, Wellington’s largest auto body repair specialists, occupied the Johnsonville coach and stables building.
Prior to that it was owned by Auto Repair Limited.
In its early life, the building was one of the largest in the Johnsonville town area with its high gable roof and being wide enough to accomodate the stage coaches.
Nearby, a few doors south on the main road, was the blacksmith’s shop which still operated until the 1960s.
The old coach and stables building juts out into the Mall carpark.
It has an odd asymmetrical rear shape resulting from some of it being sheared off to enlarge the adjacent rail yards (formerly stockyards). The animal stockyards were located between the old station site (now Countdown) and the coach and stables building.
The building still has its original external weatherboards but they are covered over with a metal cladding designed to look like weatherboards, and they are in poor condition. Inside the building the original timber beams and roof supports remain.
In 2010 Blair Wright was moved out of the old coach and stables building in readiness for its demolition for mall redevelopment.
The staff were reportedly happy to be relocated to a nearby modern site at 2 Frank Johnson Street.
The owner of the mall was originally a syndicated property manager “Diversified Property Fund” (DNZ). In 2008 it was formed into a property investment company called DNZ Property Fund Limited, and in 2010 it was listed on the NZX as DNZ Property Fund Limited.
In 2011 DNZ’s Chairman Tim Storey said its “$100 million-plus redevelopment of the Johnsonville Shopping Centre [was] stalled by the economic climate and [was] being re-evaluated … The best that can be said is that we are re-evaluating it and it's a question of getting all the ducks in a row.”
At the time, DNZ reported it had $37 million invested in a 50% share in the shopping centre. 'It's a significant investment … the current market is not an optimal market for a major
development” Tim Storey said, referring to the GFC aftermath of the time.
In 2015 DNZ changed its name to Stride, which recently received a new fast track consent to redevelop the mall under COVID legislation.
The coach & stables building is leased from Stride and looks set to be demolished under the new plans.
The building is very little changed from the 1880s except for a later addition of an extended frontage.
A car sale business (Warwick Bunning Motors) is preparing to open in the building.
Johnsonville’s first Post Office was opened on 1 April 1871 by Postmaster Charles Austen operating from a small building in the town.
In 1881 he moved to a general store.
At that time mail was delivered by the daily coach that ran between Wellington and the north via Johnsonville and the coach and stables building dates from that time.
After 1885 the mail arrived by train twice daily.
In 1907 a smart brick Post Office was opened on the main road by Postmaster General Dr J G Findlay.
By 1915 post, telegraph, money-order and savings-bank facilities were available, and office space was extended in 1943.
A general growth in mail deliveries occurred as the population increased; and an automatic telephone exchange was added across the road at 19 Johnsonville Road (now boarded up as earthquake prone).
In the 1970s a new Post Office was built on the present site at 28 Johnsonville Road, where a butcher shop had formerly stood.
Across the road, next to the old telephone exchange, was built the Post Office mail sorting building (31 Johnsonville Rd, now empty).
It’s welcome that Johnsonville’s earliest surviving town building still exists and is being used for its original transport related purpose – but for how much longer?
The Onslow Historical Society has many photos of old local areas.
“Family working for Families in Tasman”
As you pull up to the end of the private cul-de-sac, the tranquility sets the tone for what's to come. You step out of your car and make your way to the front door, already enjoying how welcomed you feel.
Walk inside and the well thought out layout and high-spec finishings immediately catch your eye. The main living room adjoins a charming conservatory; a serene space perfect for enjoying a quiet morning coffee or indulging in a good book. Or why not entertain your friends as this open plan area opens up to a deck with an awesome view.
Deadline Sale Thursday 17th October, 3 00PM (unless sold prior)
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Coach and stables is visible just below the Methodist church in this view looking east from the railway station area. The building has writing on its west end. Bill Cutting Place (then called Railway Terrace, but later east end of Frankmore Avenue) is visible on the lower left. Photo:
Johnsonville’s historic blacksmith shop. Photo: John B Turner.
Wrights Hill Fortress open day
Wellington’s historic Wrights Hill Fortress in Karori will be open for public inspection again on Labour Day, Monday 28 October.
The World War Two coastal battery will be accessible between 10am and 4pm.
People are invited to self-guide themselves through the tunnels and gun emplacements on Labour Day.
The walk usually takes about one hour and there will also be a number of guided tours during the day.
“Bring a torch with you for some fun,” the event organisers say. “Please wear stout footwear.”
Visitors will be able to explore the 620 metres of underground tunnels with a free map and history pamphlet.
They will see the engine room, shell stores, plotting rooms and the huge gun pit where Gun Number 1 used to stand, as well as a replica of the 10 metre-long gun barrel.
On show will be historic photos and
some military weapons. A DVD of how a 9.2-inch gun operates will be showing as well. There will also be blank firing under strict supervision outside for a small charge.
Wrights Hill Fortress was built from 1942 to protect Wellington from Japanese bombardment.
In the early 1960s the guns were cut up for scrap and sold, ironically, to the Japanese.
Admission is cash only (no EFTPOS is available) – $20 for a family of two adults and three children under 15, or $10 per adult and $5 per child.
Access is via Karori Road, Campbell Street and Wrights Hill Road. There is limited car parking at the summit of the hill. Try walking from the base of the hill.
There will be a barbecue sausage sizzle and soft drinks on sale.
All proceeds of the open day go to the continuing restoration of the fortress.
Karori Normal School gala
The Karori Normal School gala will be held on 2 November, and the school is seeking donations of quality, working and clean items for the event.
The school would welcome any of the following: good working order).
The school hall, located in Donald Street, will be open to receive donations from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 19 October and Sunday 27 October.
Regional resource management updated
Enabling development in the right areas, protecting waterways and ecosystems, and responding to climate change are among the objectives of changes to Greater Wellington’s Regional Policy Statement, the framework for resource management in the Wellington Region.
Approved on 26 September by the regional council, the changes were developed and tested over the last three years, with help from two independent hearing panels that sat for 22 days, considering feedback from 161 submitters. The council is proud of the rigorous approach taken to updating the statement, Greater Wellington chair Daran Ponter says.
“The Regional Policy Statement guides district and regional planning that supports both the economy and the environment, all the way from the mountains to the sea, ki uta ki tai,” Cr Ponter says.
“For our mokopuna to inherit a healthy region, we now have guidelines for good development on land safe from natural hazards where connections to water and public transport infrastructure are optimal.”
The changes implement National Policy Statements on Urban Development, Freshwater Management and Indigenous Biodiversity, while initiating an equitable transition to a low-emissions and climate resilient region.
Greater Wellington deputy chair Adrienne Staples says submissions from rural communities were integral to changes aimed at food security, climate change mitigation and resilience.
“We’ve heard that change is hard and needs to be managed carefully but it’s the right thing to do for the region, ” Cr Staples says.
Milestone for Newlands murder film
By Frank Neill
George Walter’s film the “Newlands Baby Farm Murders” has hit a milestone, with 4,000 views on You Tube in the three months since it was posted.
The film tells the story that unfolded after the Police found a dead baby buried in the back yard of Daniel and Martha Cooper’s farm on 3 January 1923.
“Food production and our water supply depend on climate stability. The changes encourage the region’s councils to step up support for farming by helping all sectors reduce emissions.
“Rural areas need more than forests to sink carbon.
“By keeping our best land productive, the changes will help regional communities grow through low carbon transport connections to compact urban centres, with sensibly placed subdivisions and energy efficient housing.”
Feedback from mana whenua was intrinsic to the changes, which take an integrated approach to development, the wellbeing of waterbodies (te Mana o te Wai), and the restoration of indigenous ecosystems.
Greater Wellington Tiriti o Waitangi chair Hikitia Ropata says M tauranga M ori (traditional knowledge) shared by the region’s whaitua (catchment) committees has been incorporated into the changes.
“As kaitiaki, M ori see the bigger picture. We understand the long-term benefits of good resource management for the survival of taonga species and the prosperity of communities,”
Cr Ropata says.
“Nature based solutions to natural hazards are among changes that recognise the value of M tauranga M ori, as well as the directive for councils to partner with mana whenua on climate change adaptation planning.”
Changes to the Regional Policy Statement for the Wellington Region will be publicly notified following the decision. For more information visit Regional Policy Statementtember-2024-Order-Paper.
The Coopers moved to Newlands in 1921, running a “rest care home” for women and children on their farm.
The Police became suspicious about Daniel, and kept both his farm and his health care office in Lambton Quay under surveillance.
The Police then arrested Daniel on 30 December 1922 for performing an abortion. Two days later both he and Martha were charged with illegally detaining a child.
After another two days a girl baby’s body was discovered on the property. A charge of murder was added to what were by then four charges of illegally detaining a child.
By the time the the trial began on 14 May 1923, two more babies’ bodies were discovered at the farm.
Daniel ended up facing four murder charges while Martha was charged with three murders.
The jury found Martha not guilty of murder and the other charges against her were dropped.
Daniel, however, was found guilty and sentenced to death by Justice Frederick Revans Chapman.
“I have never known so cruel and heartless a murder as this is,” Justice Chapman said just before delivering the death sentence. Daniel was hanged at the Terrace Jail on 16 June 1923, the last person to be hanged at the jail. He was buried in an unmarked grave at Karori Cemetery.
The film “Newlands Baby Farm Murders” can be viewed on YouTube at www.youtube.
“I have produced many videos on the Northern suburbs but the latest one on the Newlands baby farm murders of the 1920s is the sadist one of all,” George says.
The replica of the gun barrel at Wrights Hill Fortress. Photo: Supplied.
What’s cool in the
Martinborough’s inaugural “Taste of Wairarapa”
The Martinborough Wine Region is delighted to announce the inaugural “Taste of Wairarapa”, a brand-new weekend festival event celebrating the rich produce of the Wairarapa region.
The festival runs from Friday 15th to Sunday 17th of November 2024, with events at multiple locations across Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton.
While “Toast Martinborough” has moved to a new summer date, the third weekend in November has held a special place on many a wine lover’s calendar for over twenty years. “Taste of Wairarapa” aims to continue the tradition, celebrating spring and the tightknit community of wine and food producers who call the region home.
Running from Friday to Sunday, the festival will highlight the best of the Wairarapa region’s wine and food offerings. Visitors can explore multiple sites across the region, each offering an array of wines, foods, activities and live music.
With a mixture of free and ticketed events, there is truly something for everyone at Taste of Wairarapa, from the intimate Escarpment Winemaker’s Dinner at Nara to a family-friendly (and dog-friendly) vineyard picnic at Gladstone Vineyard or the Ata Rangi Uncorked party.
Other highlights include Craggy Range’s Burgundy Long Lunch, an e-bike tour to Johner and Urlar in Gladstone, and Hunting Giants II, a wine and wild food event featuring Huntress Wines and the launch of
Wairarapa
Martinborough’s newest cult wine brand.
Many “Taste of Wairarapa” wine and food producers are small, family-owned enterprises without cellar doors or public premises.
Collaborative events and partnerships will be rare and exclusive opportunities to sample created just for the weekend.
Taste of Wairarapa will be a unique and be part of the thriving Wairarapa community.
The full event programme will be available at www.wairarapawine.co.nz along with links for any ticketed events.
Mark your calendars and join them for a fantastic weekend of Wairarapa wine, food, and community spirit.
The sacred time is the early morning rising of Matariki (the Pleiades) but the same stars are visible in the evening sky in November. It is warm, the sky is getting darker. This is the time of learning and understanding. This is the time to learn the stories, learn how to find Matariki (the Pleiades) when the star cluster is visible in the warm evening sky. 2nd Nov 7-8.30pm. Adults $30, Seniors $25, Child (primary) $5, School student (secondary) $10.
Also available at Stonehenge Aotearoa: Stones Trek (daytime self guided tour) or explore Stonehenge on a self-guided tour. The programme includes a map of the henge and an audio-visual that explains how it works. Bookings not required.
Special presentation of an audio-visual followed by a story-telling guided tour of the henge. Allow 90 mins. Tours at tiered rates.
Family/School Guided Tour, daytime mixed groups, can be booked on line.
www.greytownbutchery.co.nz
Come and explore the ways in which European knowledge in the early days of Wairarapa.
Discover the histories of the heritage listed church, woolshed, school, stables, cottage, and hospital, along with the incredible stories of bravery, resilience, and determination. Take a stroll through the picturesque gardens and park-like grounds and see how life was revolutionised by farming, transport, saw milling, and dairy industries. Have some fun and photo opportunities in the
stocks and lock-up or take a seat in the glass coach and marvel at the horse-drawn modes waka displays and delve into the narratives of the visionaries who shaped Wairarapa. Or simply bring a picnic, sit under the trees and soak up the unique setting that is Cobblestones. Spring and summer hours are 10am to 4 pm. Autumn and Winter 10am to 3pm. For more information visit our website https:// cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz or visit our Facebook page.
Watch and learn about spinning and weaving!
2nd Nov, 7.00pm-8.30pm
Stonehenge Aotearoa
Phone 06 377 1600 www.stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz
If you want to know what’s made New Zealand a great agricultural country you can learn about it by visiting the Museum of Sheep and Shearing in Masterton. The complex is housed in two authentic old wool sheds trucked in from local farms, plus a newly constructed gallery building –full of sheep farm gear, including shearing and wool handling equipment. of sheep farming and its importance to our nation. For many years New Zealand was said to “live off the sheep’s back.”
Demonstrations are held about spinning and weaving on Wednesday mornings and by arrangement. See the history of spinning from ancient times and our collection of spinning wheels.
Spring into Greytown Butchery
Established in 1873, Greytown Butchery is still operating in the same historic building and keeping old butchering traditions alive.
It’s no wonder they consistently win awards with their multi-award winning sausages, having so far clocked up 25 awards in the last 18 years.
Inquire about their schnitzel – they also do these as the crumbed version for beef, pork and chicken.
Greytown Butchery have also marked the Butchery Building’s 150th year,
of its establishment when Greytown Butchery was first opened by original owner, Sam Haigh.
Artisan butcher Gavin Green and Julie Fairbrother, have transformed this iconic and popular business into a gourmet, European-styled butchery. It prides itself on top quality cuts with exceptional service to match.
Remember to bring your chilly bin with you next time for your goods –there’s always plenty to choose from!
See them at 67 Main St, Greytown.
Shearing and farming memorabilia plus types of wool and their uses.
The story of shearing – its beginnings and how it became an international sport.
The history of sheep farming. Live shearing demonstrations for groups arranged with prior notice. Spinning and weaving demonstrations on Wednesdays or by arrangement.
Wool garments and souvenirs.
WHERE TO PARTY THIS CHRISTMAS
Ciao
La Bella Italia, close to Petone’s foreshore, is an iconic Wellington destination of 28 years standing. The team are passionate about traditional, authentic products and cuisine. You can experience the best of Italy through their award-winning restaurant, delishop, tours to Italy, cooking classes and much more! So, whether it’s a gelato on the go, espresso and patisserie to start your day, or a delicious meal with chilled Prosecco, support local and discover more at labellaitalia.co.nz
Free room hire at the Johnsonville Club
Celebrate the year with your team at the Johnsonville Club this Christmas. Our exclusive, private function room comes with a fully stocked bar and own toilet facilities, making it the perfect venue for you and your staff to relax and unwind after the tough year that has been 2024.
with ham and the works? Or something a little less formal like one of Chrissy’s famous grazing tables? Let us know your budget and needs and we’ll tailor a menu to suit.
Our in-house kitchen team can cater for all dietary requirements and catering styles. Wanting a traditional Christmas buffet
Bambuchisan
Bambuchisan is Hataitai’s cozy neighborhood bar and eatery. It's the perfect spot to relax and unwind, and with the choice of comfy couches, dining tables, or the upstairs garden, there’s options for every kind of night out. The delicious tapas-style sharing menu changes frequently, and boasts flavours from around the world. The drinks list is always full of interesting wines, beers, and funky cocktails at affordable prices. Bambuchisan has a comfortable homely vibe with casual, friendly service that everyone will enjoy, including your dogs.
Room hire is free for all Christmas functions so book now! Contact Barry or Liz at manager@jclub.co.nz.
The Johnsonville Club – small on price, BIG on experience.
Rich marine forests found on coast
Marine animal forests rich in sea life have been found in the shallow waters around Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington.
The forests were located by Victoria University’s Professor Bell and colleagues Dr Valerio Micaroni and Dr Francesca Strano while studying life in the region’s shallow waters.
The researchers identified numerous animal forests in Wellington Harbour, many at depths of less than 15 metres.
Sites were located at Eastbourne, Evans Bay, Kaiwharawhara, the Miramar Peninsula and Petone.
Rich animal forests were also found in shallow waters at other areas including the K piti Coast and Mana Island.
“Marine animal forests are habitats formed by big groups of invertebrates—creatures such as sponges, horse mussels, and brachiopods, which look a bit like clams, says
Professor James Bell, a marine biologist at Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington.
“These remarkable communities are increasingly being recognised as biodiversity hotspots and we’ve got them on our doorstep.”
“Finding animal-dominated ecosystems in such shallow waters is surprising as these are areas that are usually dominated by seaweeds,”
lead researcher Dr Micaroni says.
Sponges were one of the common species found in the forests. They included a massive potato-shaped sponge ( Suberites australiensis ) that grows up to 40 centimetres in diameter and forms dense sponge beds.
“These beds were home to a range of species, including molluscs, cnidarians, and red algae, as well as other sponges and fish. We also discovered what we think is a previously undescribed sponge species,”
Dr Strano says. The sponge beds in the harbour comprised a total area of 120,000 m2.
Researchers estimate the beds can filter between 500 million to 1 billion litres of water daily. This filtering plays an important role in transferring nutrients and food from the water column to the sea-floor, influencing overall water quality and supporting the sea-floor food chain.
Despite the ecological importance of these shallow-water forests, they are largely unprotected and face increasing threats from climate change, fishing, sedimentation and pollution, Professor Bell says.
At most of the sites in Wellington Harbour, the researchers found litter on the sea-floor.
“There was a lot of plastic items – such as bottles, packaging, and cups – as well as aluminium cans.
Car parts and tyres were found at half the sites, and fishing gear was found at three locations. Concrete blocks were also common,” Professor Bell says.
Evans Bay was the worst site for marine litter, followed by Kaiwharawhara where large amounts of gravel had been dumped on areas of the seabed.
The gravel dramatically altered the habitat with animal communities significantly reduced and limited evidence they had been able to recover since the gravel was dumped.
“This example highlights the significant effects human activities can have on marine animal forests,” says
Dr Megan Melidonis, senior coastal scientist at the Greater Wellington Regional Council.
“It also highlights the need to protect these fragile ecosystems to avoid further biodiversity loss.”
The council helped fund the research as part of work to explore and map the region’s marine biodiversity.
“These forest communities play such a key role in marine food chains and in maintaining water quality. It is incredible to find them in a harbour adjacent to a major urban area,” Dr Melidonis says.
Results of the study are published in the journal “Global Ecology and Conservation”.
by Victoria University
Suberites perfectus (sponges).
The South Africa Tragedy
New Zealand’s role in the South African War 1899-1902. Talk by Tony Howell M.C. Wednesday 16th October 7.30 at Wellington Museum.
Khandallah
Annual General Meeting
Hutt Mana Charitable Trust gives out over $1 million in funding each year to great community groups and projects in the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington North. Come along and see what we’ve been doing this year and, have a say on where we target our funding next year.
The Trustees will be presenting the financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2024 and appointing the auditor.
Don’t Chuck It
Fix It Ngaio Repair Cafe is free, open Saturday 19 October,10am - 1pm, Ngaio Union Church, corner Crofton Road and Kenya Street.
Wednesday 30 October 2024, at 5.30pm
Tawa Bowling Club
13 Davies Street, Tawa
Financial statements will be available on our website www.hmct.org.nz or by emailing secretary@hmct.co.nz from 16 October.
For more information visit www.hmct.org.nz or phone 04 566 4399
Shop local, support local!
New scams emerge
Police are aware of a recent overseas rise in scams which involve an unexpected package being sent to addresses with a gift and a QR code inside. Police believe this scamming method could find its way to New Zealand and are urging people to be vigilant. The gift will have the recipients address, but not include the sender's information or be from a known retailer. When the recipient opens the package to see what it is and possibly who sent it, there is a QR code to scan to find out who sent the gift. The QR code allows the offenders to then access any and all data on the phone or device used to scan the code, including financial information such as bank account login details and personal data. Police are urging anyone who receives one of these gifts not to scan the QR code. “The gift can either be kept or discarded, but do not scan the QR code,” Police say. “Please report informa-
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tion to Police online at www.police.govt.nz or call Police on 105. The Automobile Association has also advised about a global phishing email that is currently circulating, which fraudulently uses AA branding. The email, which references “You have won a Car Emergency Kit”, contains phishing links and takes people to a website where credit card details are asked for. “We’re disappointed to have our trusted brand used in a scam, and are proactively educating members and customers through our channels to not engage with the email,” AA says. “If you have received an email like this, please follow these instructions:1. Delete the emailwithout clicking the link; 2. If you have provided your Credit Card details, contact your bank immediatelyto arrange for your credit card to be replaced; 3. If Credit Card details were provided, contact CERT (cert.govt.nz) and fill in an individual reportfor a data breach.
Free spin classes
Free ClubActive spin classes are coming up in Karori and Khandallah this month.
Club Active is running the free sessions between 16 and 30 October to celebrate the launch of their new classes in the two suburbs.
The Karori classes will be held at the Karori Recreation Centre at 6:30pm on Wednesdays and at 8:30am on Saturdays. The Khandallah classes will be held at the Nairnville Recreation Centre at 6:30am on Mondays and 6:30pm on Fridays. Spaces are limited and people can secure their spot by emailing club.active@wcc.govt.nz.
Perfect way for women to try golf
The Karori Golf Club is running a “She loves Golf” session on Tuesday 29 October at 5pm at the club, located at 280 South M kara Road.
The “She loves Golf” sessions have been a very successful way of encouraging women to give it a go, the club says. It will be hosting the session followed by free drink and nibbles. Equipment is provided and the cost is $5 per person.
Drive to M kara and turn into South M kara Road (by Saint Matthias’s Church) and drive on down to the club. The golf club has been described as a hidden gem. “We’re regarded as a most friendly and relaxed club situated in a beautiful atmospheric
rural setting a short drive from the city and western suburbs,” says Denise Marten, the Karori Golf Club’s Women’s Club Captain.
“’She Loves Golf’ is an ideal way for women to explore whether golf is for them.
“Maurice Munro, our introductory volunteer coach, plus other women members will be on hand to give pitching, chipping and putting coaching for all participants,” says Denise.
“Bring a friend. It is great to have company.”
Further details and registration can be found on the club’s website: https://www. karorigolf.co.nz/ Email an interest at cluhhouse@karorigolf.co.nz.
Big win for Wharfies women
By Hamish Wareham
North Wellington’s young ones rose from the ashes while the Waterside Karori women made a statement win in Friday Night football on 4 October. Friday night saw round two of the 2024 National Women’s League get underway at Fraser Park, where Central League runners up Waterside Karori were coming off 1-1 draw in round one with Kate Shepphard Cup winners Auckland United. Those who went hoping for a close game between the Wharfies and Wellington Phoenix 2 were in for a disappointment as the game was all but over at half time.
First half goals to Renee Bacon, Tupelo Dugan and a brace from Kendall Pollock had the three points in the bag for Waterside Karori. Renee scored her second in the 56th minute, giving Karori a 5-0 victory and seeing them move to outright top of the table.
Fellow Capital side, Wellington United joined Karori on four points after a 1-1 draw with Canterbury United pride at Newtown Park.
United Captain Zoe Barrott’s 45th minute goal was canceled out by a Anna McPhie free kick. In the Men’s National League, defending champions Wellington Olympic now need a miracle to make it to their third consecutive grand final. They have just one point from their first two games, after going down 1-0 on Saturday 5 October to Auckland City.
Western Suburbs raced out to a 2-0 lead in their game at Shepherds Park against Birkenhead United.
However they could only fly home with one point as Birkenhead levelled the game up at 2-2 after 70 minutes.
Malcolm Young put Wests back in front in the 72nd minute, but Leon van den Hoven made it 3-3 and honors were shared.
Sunday saw the other two Central League sides in action, Napier City Rovers coming from behind twice to draw 2-2 with Eastern Suburbs. Phoenix Reserves ran in four second half goals to see them beat Cashmere Technical 4-0 at English Park.
The unbeaten TFS North Wellington National Youth League (NYL) side hit the road on Saturday morning to face FC Western at New Plymouth’s Lynmouth Park.
Trey Fenemor gave North Wellington a 1-0 lead inside a quarter of an hour.
Three goals in twenty minutes saw North Wellington trail bottom of the table FC Western 3-1 at half time.
Just past the hour mark George Fullelove reduced the deficit to one.
Miles Woodhall continued his run of scoring in every NYL game so far as he tied the game up with a goal in the 90th minute rescuing a point for North Wellington to keep them unbeaten after three games with a record of one win and two draws.
Summer sports coverage in the paper
By Frank Neill
The “Independent Herald” is keen to ensure good coverage of summer sport for all teams based in Wellington’s northern and western suburbs. In order to do this, the paper’s reporter Frank Neill is keen to touch base with the appropriate contact people for each sport.
Frank is asking each sport to make contact with him, either by email at frank@wsn.co.nz or by telephone at 027 490 3916, providing the up-to-date contact person and their contact details. The ideal scenario is that every sporting code in the paper’s area is able to make contact with the “Independent Herald” once a week, where there are weekly competitions,
or where the competitions are less often than weekly whenever the competitions take place.
Some winter sports also run events during the spring and summer, and the paper is also interested in hearing about these events.
“We look forward to hearing from you,” Frank says.
“As the ‘Independent Herald’ has only one reporter, the paper is reliant on receiving information and photographs from the sports clubs and organisations.
“The ‘Independent Herald’ is also interested in providing readers information about the upcoming season for the various sports, and would welcome contact with information about this,” Frank says.
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