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School supports cancer research By Megan Connolly

The weather dampened the plans for Arakura Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay for Life on Friday afternoon but they came up with a better idea. House teams raced to see who could eat a whole bowl of dry Weet-Bix first all in the name of Cancer research. The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s participation in Relay for Life is to support a local family that includes three teacher aides from the school and the team, Team Danz, who headed off to the real Relay for Life on Saturday. Students were encouraged to wear their house colours and bring a donation to support. Continued on page 2. Like Matthew Jacobs, Arakura School students got stuck into some dry Weet-Bx in their own Relay for Life on Friday afternoon to help fundraise for local group Team Danz, who participated in Relay for Life at the weekend. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

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Continued from page 1. For teacher aides and family members, Natanya Giles, Lynette Stewart and her daughter Aimee, the reason they participate in Relay for Life is incredibly personal. Natanya lost her younger brother, Danny, to cancer when they were young so together with Lynette and Aimee, and several other extended family members, they created Team Danz. “It’s important because we can hopefully raise enough money towards cancer research so people won’t have to go through what we went through,” Natanya says. The team of 19 people is the largest team outside of corporations or schools and has raised over $16 000 for cancer research, which easily passed last years total of $9000. This was only the second year Team Danz have participated in Relay for Life and the second time they included the students of Arakura School in the fundraising process.

Arakura School held a Weet-Bix inspired Relay for Life on Friday to support their teacher aids who headed off Relay for Life at the weekend. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

“The school supported us last year too,” Natanya says. By having an event with the students that is similar to Relay for Life, it opens up a discussion around cancer and

donating to good causes, the team says. Unfortunately, due to the weather at the weekend, the real relay was called off at 3am on Sunday.

“We were wet and cold but we were there for a good reason,” Lynette says. The winning house for the Weet-Bix eating competition was Kakariki house.

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A mural celebrating “it’s okay to ask for help” will be unveiled this Saturday at noon at the Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Station on Fitzherbert Street. The Mural was created by Te Rangatira Jack Tuhi and Rangatahi Learning Centre students with support from artists Ruth Robertson-Taylor and Ian Taylor, as part of Hutt City Council’s Murals in Schools and Public places programme. Refreshments will be served after the launch. For more information contact Lisa Preston on 021454205.

It was a perfect day of rain and wetness last Friday to crack out the old gumboots as part of National Gumboot Day. The day encourages kiwis to wear their trusty gumboots to raise awareness and money for mental health in New Zealand. Maori Wardens Hilory Randell and Mandy Atkinson were out collecting donations during the day and held a sausage sizzle outside of Countdown. They collected over $350 to go towards mental health. “Mandy, Hilory and the Wainuiomata Maori Wardens are complete champions supporting Rangatahi in our community and getting Wainuiomata engaged with Gumboot Friday,” Esther King from Love Wainuiomata, says. To top off the day, there was a Gumboot and Kai event run by the Maori Wardens and Love Wainuiomata, which had a gumboot throwing competition and saw youngsters throwing gumboots into hoops to win prizes. The rain and cold meant it was perfect gumboot weather but meant the turn out wasn’t as large as hoped.

The Wainuiomata Women Fashion Swap is coming up this Friday April 12 at 7pm, so now is the perfect time to dig out all the pieces you’ve never worn from the back of your closet. Run by the Wainuiomata Women’s group, the event has sold out every year since it began three years ago and is set to be another great night.

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Harriers hold running champs It was Gumboot day on Queen St in Wainui on Friday for the Gumboots and Kai event run by Love Wainuiomata and the Maori Wardens. A wet day meant it was perfect gumboot weather for Georgia Mill, Sky Mill, Reality Parahi-Aaiapa, Dawn McKinley and Sharmaine Taiapa. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

Esther King from Love Wainuiomata says it was a lot of fun despite the rain and the children participating won some great prizes. The origin of Gumboot Friday comes from Kiwibank 2019 New Zealander of the Year Mike King, who wants to

make sure young people have better access to counselling if they need it. The #gumbootupnz campaign will see Kiwibank donating one dollar to the Gumboot Friday account for every person who adds the I AM HOPE frame on their

profile photo on Facebook. The Gumboot Friday account will help deliver free counselling for young New Zealanders battling mental health issues. “Having depression is like walking through mud every day,” the I AM HOPE website says.

Clean out your closet for clothing swap By Megan Connolly

According to an organiser, Denise Anglesey, it’s about saving money and getting good quality pieces. “Firstly, it’s a cool, fun evening with some friends and secondly it’s good value for money,” Denise says. Bring your second-hand clothes to Valley Church at the start of the evening (15 pieces maximum) or drop them off beforehand to Kereru Creative on Main Road, Homedale.

“The clothing should be in excellent condition,” Denise says. Tickets for the event are $10 for the evening and includes any clothing you take away and a light supper prior to the boutique doors opening at 8pm. A l l pro ce e ds f rom t he evening will be going to Child Rescue New Zealand and assisting teams to travel to Tonga to help at the Mang

Tree Respite Centre provides care for handicapped children and families. The first year saw the funds send two Wainui teenagers to Tonga for a week. “Hopefully we can send another team this year,” Denise says.  Tickets can be purchased from Kereru Creative or by emailing Denise at denisehlabel@hotmail.com.

Wainuiomata Harriers has their annual Wellington Mountain Running Championships on Saturday 13th April, which they have hosted for the past 22 years. It started as a fun run and grew into the Wellington Champs around eight years ago. This year Wainuiomata Harriers are also hosting it with the New Zealand Mountain Running Championships, so will have some of the best the country has to offer running on our firebreaks and tracks above the Parkway Extension. The race headquarters are at the college gymnasium, and races start from 1pm at Parkway Rise. Prize giving will be from around 3/3.30pm.

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inbrief news Easter scavenger hunt The April school holidays kick off this weekend so to celebrate the Easter break the Community Hub is hosting an Easter Scavenger Hunt this Saturday in Queen St from 2pm to 4pm. If you have a smartphone, download the Goosechase app before you come along. If you don’t have a smart phone, they will have paper scavenger hunt clues too! All are welcome.

Pro wrestling for cash Capital Pro Wrestling teams join up with Wainuiomata Intermediate School to help raise some funds for the Kapa Haka troop and get them some new gear and outfits next Friday, April 19. Doors open at 5.30pm and the action kicks off at 6pm with talented wrestlers from all around NZ coming together to show support for Wainui Intermediate. Come along and witness the high flying, hard-hitting action that Capital Pro is rapidly making its name for. See the likes of the Wainui Express, Rufguts Roddy Gunn, Shooter Shane Sinclair, Paul Sayers and many more, Even those despicable Circus of Tragedy will be there. Great fun for all the family, a great way to support a massive cause and show the Wainui Intermediate we are all behind them.

Ann and Bryan celebrate life together By Megan Connolly

Over 60 years and 16 children, 34 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren later, Bryan and Ann Watt celebrated their 60year wedding anniversary by renewing their vows recently. The couple, that have known eachother since they were youngsters, going to college together in Roxburgh in Central Otago. It was there that Bryan spotted Ann by the bus stop and said to his friend at the time, “there’s a new bird in town.” They left school in 1954 and they relocated to Wellington as friends where Ann began her nursing training and Bryan worked at the ministry. “We virtually knew no one so our courtship was carried out at the back of a cinema,” Bryan laughs. They married in 1959 and initially thought they only wanted six children, they say. But nine girls and seven boys later, the couple had 16 children together while fostering several children too over the years. “We forgot how to stop!” Bryan says. “The kids just kept coming,” Ann laughs.

Ann and Bryan Watt have 16 kids and recently celebrated 60 years together. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

Bryan and Ann settled in Wainuiomata in not long after they married, buying the house they still live in. “At most, there were only 12 children at the house at once,” Ann says. At one point, they had four sets of bunk beds in one room. Aside from being one of New Zealand’s largest families, Bryan

and Ann have given their time and love to the community of Wainui over the years. Ann helped with girl guides and Bryan has been a major part of the Rubgy Football Club for many years. They were awarded the Community Award in 1978 which was in recognition of the loyal and devoted service to Wainuio-

mata in the field of youth and social welfare. They say the secret to a long and happy marriage is to relax. “We’re very relaxed with each other. We do our own thing,” Ann says. Ann and Bryan are also devoted Catholics. “Our faith is the centre of our lives.”

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Wainui residents drawn to outdoors events

The Tough Guy and Gal Challenge at Camp Wainui in Wainuiomata on Saturday, 25 May 2019 is part of a series of unique off-road running events around New Zealand. Run through water trails, crawl under barb wire obstacles, swamp crossings, bush trails, hill climbs and a rope bridge to throw into the mix. 6 kilometres (one lap) or 12 kilometres (two laps) options are available. The Junior Tough Guy and Gal Challenge have a 1.5km course for ages 7 to 8, and a 3km course for ages 9 to 12.

Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Great Outdoors programme was a huge success this year – drawing in over 10,000 attendees. Greater Wellington ran 43 events across ten regional parks in nine weeks over the summer. Several events were held at the Wainuiomata Recreation Area including both a river walk and a buggy walk. Wayne Boness, Greater Wel-

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not usually open to the public.” Wayne says a wide range of people were drawn to the regional parks this summer thanks to the variety of events on offer. “We had both people who have been before and people who are completely new to the parks. “We do a survey to ask if people planning to come back to the parks and an overwhelming

majority of people say yes.” He says people also enjoy the guided walks on offer throughout the region’s parks over summer because they feel safe. “These events provide people with the opportunity to go through our parks and give them the confidence afterwards to go out and do it on their own.” The park’s manager says the events are a “taster” for more park visits.

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readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street. Question: Who is your most respected New Zealander ever?

Josh Tatama-Rogers, Wainuiomata “Sir Peter Jackson because he’s made a lot of hit movies like Lord of the Rings. He’s probably one of the most famous New Zealanders.”

Diana Clark, Wainuiomata “Sir Edmund Hilary because he was a pioneer and took risks. He was a humble man.”

Harry Gatherer, Wainuiomata “Helen Clark. She chose the direction New Zealand was heading in and really opened up lots of opportunities for women.”

Josephine King, Wainuiomata “Kate Sheppard because she got the votes for women and made our country to be the first place women could vote.”

Judy Randall, Wainuiomata “Jacinda Ardern because she’s cool and I think everyone was getting sick of John Key who was leading with no heart for so long.”

Sarah Hutchison, Wainuiomata “Jacinda Ardern because she’s just an inspiration to lead with compassion and love.”

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.

No car lights on in fog Dear Editor, I just walked for about half hour in Wainui - the fog was almost at ground level and I was amazed how many cars had no lights on. I’ve often thought when I’m driving to work how dangerous it is as the cars just can’t be seen - but until this morning I didn’t realise how many drivers don’t put their lights on.

I estimate that approximately 40% of the cars had no car lights on. Probably a third that did have them on - had the park lights so from a distance it was really hard to see them. There are so many new families moving into Wainui and all seem to have one or two cars so the volume of traffic has increased massively over the past few years - and don’t get me started

on access in and out of Wainui!! I would love to see something put together with some advice to those who don’t seem to realise the danger of not being seen. When we sit our licence it definitely says that lights have to be on in certain low lights. Claire Stewart, Wainuiomata

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Sue Wood (left) and Anna Roberts (right) at Enliven’s Woburn Home in Lower Hutt. Sue is the home’s new manager, while Anna recently joined the Woburn team as clinical nurse manager.

Both feel humbled by the welcome they’ve received from residents and family members, and say they’ve been impressed by the Enliven team’s obvious dedication to residents’ wellbeing. “It’s obvious that the staff here love what they do, and we’ve heard a lot of great feedback from residents and families about the home, which is really encouraging. “We’re looking forward to helping the team here build on their strengths and work together to stay true to the Enliven philosophy,” says Sue.  Enliven’s Woburn Home and Apartments, located on Wai-iti Crescent, Lower Hutt, offers independent retirement living, rest home, hospital and dementia care, as well as short-term respite, health recovery and a day programme. To learn more about the home or Enliven’s elder-centred philosophy, visit www.enlivencentral.org. nz or call 04 569 6400.

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Gavin’s carvings on display By Megan Connolly

Tapu te Ranga in Island Bay is exhibiting local artist Gavin Reedy’s carvings this Friday evening from 5.30pm to 8pm. Titled Art of Gavin Reedy Te Timatanga - The Beginning of time - A Maori world view. His carvings are full of mythology and legend. The exhibition attendees will be present for the very special ceremonial welcome that will be presented at the gallery by the Maori elders. “My work talks of Te Timatanga o te Ao-The Beginning of time-the Maori world view, of gods of mana and pride. It speaks of our ancestor’s bravery and their staunchness in the face of danger, battle, change and looking to the future,” Gavin says. “I let my chisel lead the way, but I do follow the customs I was taught and adhere to all our cultural practices like karakia/ prayer when starting and finishing work. Gavin uses beautiful pieces of wood for his art which were once trees in the sacred

Local man Gavin Reedy’s carving art piece that will be exhibiting at the Tapu te Ranga Gallery this Friday. PHOTO: Supplied

forest of Tane Mahuta. “They would have stood for hundreds of years, before falling and making their way to the sea many many generations ago. “Who knows how old some of these pieces are. They have their own mauri, life force and wairua, and spirit and you can sense that when you are surrounded by them,” Gavin says.

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Roads don’t kill Dear Editor, Roads Don’t Kill. Highways and Motorways don’t kill. Bad drivers kill. Millions have been spent on Motorways to satisfy peoples desire to speed. If people took the pressure off the throttles

accidents would drop. There are people out there who can’t even park or reverse a car. How do they get their drivers licence? Peoples bad driving habits have to change, not make new highways. Peter Wells, Wainuiomata

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Kiarney Oneroa and Maraea Price enjoy their kai.

Piri-Paewai and TeRangiwhakaewa Tawhai come together with family for their hangi. Reality escapes the rain.

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Hangi time at Pukeatua school By Megan Connolly

Pukeatua had a shared hangi to celebrate their school whanau and the diversity they share on Friday afternoon despite the rain. Students have been learning about who they are, their community and their

place in the community, as we continue to build relationships and relate well to others (whakawhanaungatanga). “What better way than to come together around some kai and share time with each other,” principal of Pukeatua, Jenni Adam, says.

“Thank you to the amazing generosity of whanau donating vegetables and their time to help prepare our hangi. Despite the dreadful wet weather, we had a wonderful number of whanau who took the time to share in our perfectly cooked and delicious hangi,” Jenni says.

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RSA Poppy Appeal focuses on whanau This year’s RSA Poppy Appeal has been launched with a focus on the support needed for families of service men and women. The 2019 Poppy Appeal features a call for Kiwis to be understanding and show their care for not only veterans and those currently or previously in service, but – importantly – the families who share the impact of that service, given the growing understanding of the impacts of service. The Poppy Appeal, which raises vital funds to support the growing needs of New Zealand’s 41,000 veterans, current service men and women and their families, will culminate in an earlier-than-usual Poppy Day on Friday April 12. RSA National President BJ Clark said the RSA was committed to providing a wide range of help to former members of the military who have served in deployments around the world. This year’s theme is He whanau kotahi tatou: We are all family.

“Service to New Zealand often comes with some sacrifice,” says Mr Clark. “Most of the time this is seen as a personal sacrifice, yet the impact is also felt intensely by family members and sometimes this can last across many generations.” The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Ron Mark says this year’s Poppy Appeal will remember and acknowledge the ‘whole sacrifice’ that was made and is still being made by today’s NZDF personnel and their families. “Of the 41,000 veterans in New Zealand, around 31,000 are what we call Contemporary veterans,” he says. “This means they’ve been involved in more modern operations such as Bosnia, East Timor, Afghanistan or Naval and Air Force patrols off the Horn of Africa. “Each of these operations involved a lot of time away from family, and it can be a struggle for those returning from operations to integrate back into society upon their return. “Services which assist with this transition are

a vital part of supporting our modern day military and it’s great to see the RSA doing work in this area,” he adds. The RSA is committed to supporting all service personnel and their families, says BJ Clark. “In the last five years the RSA have built a nationwide, comprehensive and effective support services network that provides funding and support for serving and ex-service personnel and their families in need. “Last year alone, this volunteer network recorded over 20,000 welfare interactions and literally saved lives in the process. “There’s a growing demand for our support services, including an increasing number with service-induced mental health injuries. We are committed to being there for all those former and current service people in need.” RSA Chief Executive Jack Steer says the Poppy Appeal is a poignant time for all New Zealanders.

“Having collected for Poppy Day in uniform over many years, I know there is genuine respect and care from the people of New Zealand, and we are so grateful for donations made through the Poppy Appeal.” The proceeds of the Poppy Appeal help veterans coping with the myriad of conditions brought on by service, for help with transitioning to civilian life or financial aid in times of hardship. The Poppy Appeal is a time for New Zealanders to recognise that service and give back to those who have made sacrifices and put their well-being at risk for others. Members of the public can support the appeal by making a donation to a Street Appeal collector on Friday 12 April. Donations can also be made online at rsa.org. nz/donate; at any ANZ branch; and via text – simply text POPPY to 4622 to make a $3 donation. All website donations during the month of April go to the National Poppy Trust.

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Building links with a teddy bear picnic By Megan Connolly

St ud ent s f r om Pa rk way Kindergarten and Rangatahi Learning Centre had a Teddy Bear picnic together on Thursday morning. Students of Rangatahi received a donation from The Fitzroy Tavern community cash

grab but the students came up with the idea to use the money to pay the kindness forward to Parkway Kindergarten students. “We have been neighbours for ages we wanted to do something nice,” head teacher at Rangatahi, Joanne Maunder, says.

The baking group students of Rangatahi made all the morning tea and they set up picnic rugs and balloons for the youngsters. This was the first time the two groups have joined and they hope to continue to do this every year, Joanne says. “It’s about building links and keeping up the connections,”

Joanne says. Parkway Kindergarten performed a song for the older students and then took the teenagers back to the kindergarten to play. “It was great to see the teenagers having fun and not having to grow up too fast. “They’re great students and

good with the children too,” Joanne says. They plan to do more activities together each term like teaching Maori songs or group play. “It’s about the Rangatahi students learning to do something nice because it feels good to do it, not because you have to,” Joanne says.

Old friends create together By Megan Connolly

Jaymie Earl and Fran Crossland have been friends for 34 years and are gearing up for the Creative Fibre Group Runway challenge by creating a garment out of wearable woven fabrics. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

person to teach Jaymie to spin in the first place. “Spinning is the act of converting fleece into yarn to which you can then knit,” Fran says. You can spin anything from alpaca, mohair, angora, cotton and even dog hair. “We spin to relax and to create,” Jaymie says. Both joined weaving and spin-

ning groups in the 80’s but drifted away from it when they had children, but both say they took it back up as their children got older.  The Community Hub hosts a spinning group from 10.30am to 1.30pm twice a month where all the spinners bring their spinning wheels to the library so people can see what it is all about.

Campbell Barry enters race to become Mayor of Hutt City Current Hutt City Councillor, Campbell Barry, has announced today that he will stand for Mayor of Hutt City at this year’s local government elections, due to be held in October. “I’m standing for Mayor because I want to lead a renewed council team that will be bold, ambitious, and tackle the biggest challenges we face as a city” Campbell Barry says. “As Mayor my priority will be for Council to build more homes, tackle congestion on our local roads, and build the infrastructure and community assets we need for our future. “I will be a relentless and effective advocate to make sure that people have the leadership they expect and deserve. Campbell says he understands the realities facing Hutt families and thinks Council can play a stronger role to improve community wellbeing. “People across our city work hard every day. But I know for so many it’s harder than ever to get ahead.

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“That’s why as City Councillor for the past six years I’ve been a fierce advocate for policies like the Living Wage. It’s critical for Council to lead the way and make sure that when our people work hard they get a fair go. Strong financial management will underpin his mayoralty. “While on Council I have been vocal about public money being spent prudently and effectively.

For example, that’s why I pushed for Council to end publicly funded meals during its meetings. Council needs to be a more responsible steward of ratepayers’ money. Campbell has also announced that he will contest the mayoralty as a Labour endorsed candidate. “I am being honest and transparent with voters about my values. Those values are about fairness and making sure everyone, no matter who they are, or where they live, has the best opportunities in life. Campbell says that he is excited about the local campaign. “I’ll be out every day in the community and on doorsteps to earn the trust, respect and support of local people. “They will hear from me about my approach, which is about putting our people, our families, and especially our kids at the heart of every decision I make. “Above all else, I’ll be speaking about my vision to make the Hutt the best place in New Zealand to grow up, raise a family and thrive,” Campbell Barry says.

It was a Teddy Bear Picnic for Parkway Kindergarten students on Thursday thanks to the students at Rangatahi Learning Centre who paid their cash donation forward in the form of morning tea and play time. PHOTO: Supplied

General Knowledge Quiz 1. 10 April 1970 which famous band officially broke up? 2. What is the name of the Anna Paguin's new tv series? 3. "You go through life wondering what is it all about but at the end of the day it's all about______" - Rod Stewart 4. The first story of a rabbit (later named Easter Bunny) hiding eggs in a garden was published when? 5. Released in 1972, what was the first game developed by Artari? 6. What is the brightest star in the night sky? 7. Which band has a hit in 1983 with Blue Monday? 8. What is the most expensive property in the UK version of Monopoly? 9. Which comedian hosted the NZ version of Family Feud? 10. La Sagrada Familia is a famous cathedral in which country? 1.The Beatles. 2.Flack. 3.Family. 4.1680. 5.Pong. 6.Sirius. 7.New Order. 8.Mayfair. 9.Dai Henwood. 10.Spain.

Local weavers and spinners, Jaymie Earl and Fran Crossland, are gearing up for the upcoming Group Runway Challenge at the Creative Fibre festival in Palmerston North in a months time. The idea behind the project is that the weaving group that they attend, Port Nicholson Handweavers, will produce a garment that is made by locally sourced materials and the ‘slow fashion movement’. This year’s competition inspiration is ‘Gold’ which coincides with Creative Fibre celebrating their 50th anniversary. Each member, or area of the group, has their own piece to do before all parts a combined to make one full outfit that they have named ‘Nebu’ which is the Egyptian symbol for gold. “Our garment is made from handwoven, handspun and knitted materials,” Jaymie says. However, their journey into the craft of weaving and spinning started many years ago. The pair have been friends for over 34 years and have been weaving and spinning together for around 10 years. Fran was the

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with Jacob Page

Name change a no-go for Crusaders’ fans Two weeks of digesting the potential of a Crusaders name change and there’s still no desire from the masses for it. I attended the first home game since the March 15 terror attacks, on Saturday and it is clear to me, regardless of the tragedy, true rugby fans of Christchurch see no need for change. The perception from fans, both on social media and in the stands, is that this is political correctness gone mad. That’s my stance as well and I

will not be swayed from it. The Crusaders organisation has said the name and imagery is no longer tenable. Fans are refusing to accept the links drawn between the terror attack and their Super Rugby franchise. The decision is now with a PR agency and submissions are being taken from the public. Let’s just say it. The response they get from the public will be anti-name change. I’m sure the Crusaders’ top

brass know this, it’s just a question of how they appease their fans. They’ve backed themselves into a corner by saying the status quo is no longer tenable meaning either the name goes or the logo and imagery goes. For the first time in 21 years of going to Crusaders’ games, there were no horses pre-match - a sure sign fans are already being pre-conditioned to change. The perception from fans of the team is that this has been a media

beat-up. An issue which should have only been brought up by the mourning Muslim community was instead brought up by the media looking for a new angle on the tragedy. The bosses of the franchise need to stand up for their name and their fans and quash this. They haven’t and they won’t. At best, it looks like the name could stay under new logos and imagery, at worse, it’ll be a new name and new era which very

Wainuiomata youngsters run in TRYathalon Around 2000 Wellington kids were out in full force last Sunday to race their way around Kilbirnie Park as part of the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon. A spectacular turn out on a spectacular day, nearly two thousand local children aged 7 to 15 took part in the Wellington leg of

the nationwide, participation focused event which saw them swim, cycle and run their way through the three-stage course. At the finish line, star netballer Irene van Dyk, track racing cyclist and America’s Cup sailor Simon van Velthooven, Cricketers Jeet Raval and Sophie Devine, and track and

Young Wainuiomata resident on their way to the finish line. PHOTO: Supplied

field athlete Julia Ratcliffe were on hand to cheer participants on and hand out medals. The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon has seen over 30,000 entries since its start in 1992 (which had just 800 entrants) and numbers continue to rise after over a quarter century of running.

It was all go at the Wellington Tryathalon last week for Wainuiomata youngster Hayley Wright. PHOTO: Supplied

few, of any genuine fans want. The only way to affect change is for fans to stop buying the merchandise, stop attending games and stop accepting what is being told to them. If people want to fight for a name change, then stop supporting the sources who want the change. The Crusaders franchise will not get any changes though without a fight from their fans. Judging by those in the stands on Saturday night, the fan base is up for a fight.

Rugby League weekend round up The first game of the 2019 premier competition saw the Te Aroha Eels travel to Wise Park on Saturday to take on the Fulton Hogan Wainuiomata Lions. Head coach Donovan Maxwell knew Te Aroha would be a formidable opponent and they did not disappoint naming a strong side for the season opener. Debuting for the Premier team were promising youngsters Luke Samuels and Kade Tuari, both having a positive impact on the field when they were on. Leading from the front for the Lions were co-captains and prop forwards Johnny Skinnon and Pat Tano’ai who ran strongly all game hitting the advantage line for the backs to work their attacking game plans from. The most impressive, however, was centre and player of the day Dominik Bartels who scored five tries in the game showing his power, pace and great handling skills in the cold wet conditions. Following closely behind was halfback Murphy Albright whose personal contribution of 26 points from 2 tries and 9 conversions will be hard to beat this year. Although the Lions won 60 - 6 the final scoreline did not reflect how tough the game actually was with some big hits and bone-crushing tackles coming in from both sides. If anything, what the game did reflect was the great pre-season work and efforts put in by the Lions and coaching staff in preparation for the season. Try scorers for the Lions were Dominik Bartels 5, Murphy Albright 2, Nicky Mita, Logan Saumolia & Jaden Taniwha, with Murphy Albright kicking 9 from 10 conversions and Pat Tano’ai 1 conversion. In the earlier game, the Fulton Hogan Wainuiomata Premier reserve side beat the St George Dragons by an impressive 72 points to 10. As defending champions from last year the premier reserves are looking to go for back to back titles this year, and with the appointment of rugby league, hard man and legend Eddie Albright senior as the coach, the chances of that happening are even greater. This weekend sees the Premier team travel to McEwan park on Saturday to take on the Petone Panthers at 2.30pm, with the Premier Reserves team taking on the Titahi Bay Marlins at Onepoto park at 1pm.

Wednesday April 10, 2019

SPORT

A ripper win for Fernlea

Fernlea School took out the Piri Weepu Cup in the interschool Rippa Rugby tournament last week in a golden point try. PHOTO: Megan Connolly By Megan Connolly

It was toe to toe at the annual Rippa Rugby competition last Thursday morning for finalists Wainuiomata Primary School and Fernlea School who were playing for the Piri Weepu Cup. It was a tough final for the two schools that finished in a tie but it ultimately went to Fernlea School who took it out in the

‘Golden Point’ tiebreaker. All five primary schools took part in the Rippa Rugby series in the Year 5/6 grades. Rippa Rugby began in 2011 as a part of the Rugby World Cup, according to Rugby Development officer, Mike Kenworthy. “It’s just carried on ever since,” Mike says. Each game was seven minutes a side with teams of 10; seven on the field at a time and

three of those must be girls. Mike would run sessions at each school before the tournament, teaching the students the basics on how to play. “We hope it encourages kids to register to play rugby in the winter,” Mike says. Wainuiomata Primary School had been the undefeated champions and kept the trophy at their school for the last two years.

Fernlea School will now go onto represent Wainuiomata in the Wellington regional games. And if they win that, they will get to represent Wellington. The tour nament is pa r t of larger events run by the Wainuiomata sports cluster. Their next event in the Wainuiomata Primary Schools Sporting calendar is the Yr 1-6 Dance Festival on Friday 17th May at the Community Hall.

Grants open for netballers ANZ is back for 2019 with their netball grants programme and is asking Wainuiomata netballers to apply online and tell them what they need. The third season of the ANZ Premiership has taken off, and as the countdown to the community netball season ticks down, ANZ is asking Wainuiomata netballers what difference having them on their team would make. ANZ knows that all successful teams have an x-factor, an element that gives them the edge. It could be mental toughness, a world-class impact player or the very best facilities, so that’s why they are calling for applications from aspiring netballers and fans in Wainuiomata - and asking what their netball dreams look like. Whether that’s in the form of a leg-up with new gear and equipment, maybe you’ve got netball facilities that have seen better days and could use a spruce up, or you think your school teams need that extra edge with coaching from the best players from the ANZ Premiership, then tell ANZ what difference having them on your team could make. Last year Rata Street School in Lower Hutt applied for assistance and was awarded a set of brand new netball uniforms. ANZ Head of Sponsorship Sue McGregor says ANZ has given more than $700,000 to help teams and players all over the country achieve their netball dreams. Applications to get ANZ On Your Team are open now – to apply, visit anzcourtside.co.nz

Japanese players come to Wainui By Megan Connolly

What do you Japan and New Zealand have in common? Would you have guessed it was rugby? Two Japanese men, Toshiki “Maggy” Hamagishi and Aki Makita have come all the way from Tokyo to play for the Wainuiomata Rugby club. The pair stay with house families locally while they train and live here for 10 more weeks. There is a big difference between the way the countries play their rugby, according to the pair. “In Japan, you play very fast rugby. Here it is more physical but skilful which I like,” Aki says. Aki started playing when he was 6 years old and Maggy was around 16, joining the sport after playing Soccer for a very long time. This is Maggy’s first time in New Zealand. Aki came to the

country five years ago to play for Tawa so he’s had plenty of opportunities to try fish and chips. As part of their contract, Aki and Maggy train for four days a week with the Hurricanes. Not only are the games different but so is the landscape of Wainui compared to the densely populated urban city of Tokyo. “I like the bush and greenery. You can see the stars,” Maggy says. Aki says he also “loves the views from the top of Wainuiomata road lookout”. So far they have found everyone in New Zealand to be very kind and friendly. They both hope to continue to play rugby in the future. Aki hopes to make it to top league and be a starter and Maggy has the same target but wants to help his team back home get to be the champs of the league.

Japanese rugby players Toshiki “Maggy” Hamagishi and Aki Makita have come to Wainuiomata to play for the Wainuiomata Rugby Football team for 12 weeks. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

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