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April Phillips and husband Murray Thompson of Churton Park realised that eight years ago, when their daughter Celine was born.

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An internationally-respected singer, successful playwright, and seasoned TV actress and core member of shows like McPhail and Gadsby, April had previously had six miscarriages.

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‘Our daughter is the greatest motivator to be strong…’

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At 44 she had given up, finding new directions, one a master’s degree in script-writing at Victoria University, though realising on day two she was pregnant again.

Thankfully, the inevitable never happened and Celine was born.

“She met all the milestones. So engaging, so cute, so flirty.”

Some signposts to the future

emerged though.

“Glue ear, reflux, ear infections, huge gut and digestive issues. Massive meltdowns.” says April.

Then at around 13 months, she says, “Our bright, happy, captivating little girl suddenly stopped smiling, became unresponsive, aloof in her own world”.

Autism wasn’t even on April’s

radar. “I didn’t think girls could have it.

Not true, any more than the common perceptions that autistics are all maths geniuses, can’t make eye contact, are eccentric.

“Every autistic person is as unique as non-autistic people.”

Celine’s challenges are that her major gut and dietary issues go with oversensitivity to pain, sleep and sen-

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sory processing disorders, dyspraxia, and being non-verbal.

“At times it’s heartbreaking and exhausting,” says her mother.

There can be meltdowns, often in public.

“I call them tailspins. Never tantrums. For the child, it is uncontrollable, terrifying and painful. They’re not being naughty. There’s always a reason. For Celine, it’s always pain.

“You worry all the time, about today and the future,” says April.

“But we’ve learned patience, resilience, positivity and enormous pride in little wins that would be insignificant to others.

“Our daughter is the greatest motivator to be strong, proactive and maintain hope.”

Work i ng i n t he fa m i ly business and being a special needs mum can be full on, but April manages to maintain a balance with her career.

“When we got Celine’s diagnosis I thought that was over, but I’ve been busier than ever.”

Her new film, The Last Man on Earth, she calls “a passion project” with themes around the value of people with disabilities.

And her latest venture is, she says, “fun and upbeat” as one of four jazz singers in The Retro Pack, which begins a five-day run at Circa Theatre from July 23.

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Funding boost for Makara The Makaracarpas Society improves the environmental health of the Makara area and its waterways through riparian planting, fencing waterways, trapping pests and engaging the community in their work.

A Meridian Power Up funding grant of $14,5000 is now to provide plants for the group’s upcoming community planting

days.

Louise Askin, Makaracarpas Society member, says: “We want to see better water quality, more native biodiversity and less sediment getting into the Makara Estuary.

“Many of our neighbours are already planting their streams but the Power Up fund has helped take our work to the next level.

“It’s a long-term investment which will quite literally continue to grow. Makara, and our streams, really value the Power Up partnership.”

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Local man has key role in Iraqi mission Johnsonville resident Major Scott McIntyre has had to adjust quickly to scorching temperatures in his latest posting, Iraq.

There, 50C temperatures are common during the day and the intense heat eases only slightly in the evenings.

Major McIntyre is one of about 70 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel currently deployed to Camp Taji as part of the combined training mission with the Australian Defence Force.

“Adapting to the environment, which is hot, dusty and flat, and with no vegetation except for a few scattered trees, has been a challenge,” he says..

Major McIntyre is head of the plans and training cell of Task Group Taji, as the combined New Zealand-Australian training mission is called.

He helps ensure the Iraqi Army School of Infantry Non-Commissioned Officers and the estimated 2500 trainees receive adequate mentorship from the New Zealand and Australian troops to be able to conduct their own training.

“My role is like being a project manager, event coordinator and chief negotiator rolled into one,” he says.

“My team ensures our task group is well resourced and adequately str uctured to mentor the Iraqi Army to deliver their own training.

“We also coordinate the support of our coalition partners from Germany, Sweden, the United Kingdom and Czech Republic to deliver key capability and training courses.”

During his down time he reads, goes to the gym, visits coalition partners and stays in touch with his family in Johnsonville.

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Major Scott McIntyre is the head of the plans and training cell of Task Group Taji, the combined New Zealand-Australian training mission based in Iraq’s Camp Taji.

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inbrief news Inter-faith events Karori Community Centre has a series of three Inter-faith events planned on Sunday July 21, August 4 and August 23. The first will be an exploration of the Sikh faith.

Between 3-5pm, those of faith “and no faith” says centre manager Kay Webster , can gather to share food and to hear from different religions.

The purpose is, she says, to help understand those in our community who have different values, traditions and cultures.

Kay asks for RSVPs to manager@ karoricommunitycentre.org.nz or you can ring her on 04 476 4968 to find out more.

An apology The Independent Herald has an apology to make to Lilian Mackey, who was wrongly identified as Irene Stonyer in the photo taken of her with the Prime Minister on page 1 of the paper on Thursday July 4. She was also wrongly identified as having worn a red jersey by choice.

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inbrief news Testing of tunnel signal lights Seatoun Tunnel’s new traffic signals, at each end of the tunnel, are being tested this week, July 9-12.

They will control traffic during maintenance and improvement works and if there is a major incident.

A council spokesperson says the testing will be done between 9am and 2.30pm to minimise disruption.

When everything works as it should, the signals will be turned off until they are needed to manage traffic during the installation of new interior lighting in the tunnel and for earthquake strengthening work due to start in August.

If no works are taking place in or near the tunnel, the signals will be turned off.

Newlands Kids’ Choir A choir for children aged six to nine years is being set up in Newlands.

It will run on Wednesday afternoons from 4-5pm.

Teaching is from an experienced music teacher and the children will learn to sing songs from around the world and try out musical instruments.

The cost is $100 per term, with a free introductory lesson. For more information or to enrol, email choir@ schmidt.kiwi or phone Nicole on 022 402 2447.

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The Redwood Club is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary.

For three decades, it has hosted members with health issues, or due to bereavement or isolation. Some come one, two or even three days the five days a week it is open.

T hey come to t he club for friendship, intellectual stimulation, exercise and musical therapy, along with very popular trips to places of interest.

Attending the Redwood Club supports family-whanau in the daily care of their loved ones giving them a regular break.

The club’s success is a story about the power of generosity.

Situated at 83 Redwood Avenue Tawa, in a building generously provided by the Tawa Union Church, it provides a large space for up to thirteen members a day.

A considerable roster of volunteers support members under the guidance of permanent staff, with a registered nurse as manager.

When the Independent Herald visited two members were interviewed at the Redwood Club when the remaining members were out on their daily afternoon drive.

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was formerly a manufacturing draughtsman, but a stroke at just 50 left him with some disability. His wife was still working so the club was suggested for socialisation – and so it has proved. “It’s the focus of my week.”

He contributes too, reading aloud to others from the newspaper.

His good mate Owen Rodgers is 89 and has been a

member for two years.

Owen is a former printerturned-photographer-turned editor who worked for years for the Independent Herald.

His involvement at the club includes supplying resource material from a carers’ group that he has joined.

He supplied special flyers for the club’s 30th celebrations for example.

The club’s membership is at

full capacity but more volunteers are needed. Transport assistants help with the outings, driving or supporting club members. Other roles include preparing the cooked midday meal and morning and afternoon teas, as well as supporting craft and other activities.

If you would like to help, ring the clinical manager, Joan, on 232 5521.

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After the Northern Chorale’s successful, “if rather folksy”, concert of work songs in May, this time they are Going Baroque says spokesperson John Mills.

“It’s a bit of a change in direction, but our music director has found some absolute gems

which we would look forward to sharing.

“There will be three of Bach’s most beautiful chorales from the St Matthew Passion, and sparkling anthems by Scarlatti (Alessandro), Telemann and Handel.

“These will be interspersed,

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Businesses meet to support our villages On Friday, a contingent from the newly-formed Karori Business Development Association attended a Business Improvement District and Local Centre Summit.

A total of 120 participants from across Wellington’s suburban centres came from Johnsonville and Khandallah, as well as Tawa, Newtown, Berhampore, Island Bay,

Kilbirnie and Miramar.

Those present were focussed on the way businesses and the community can lift the appeal and success of their areas.

The summit, run by Wellington City Council, heard from speakers and panellists across the commercial, community and social services sectors, with a focus on strengthening the success of

our villages.

The themes were about working together and defining new ways that local centres can differentiate to drive greater appeal and relevance.

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way centres can adapt to support aging populations, encouraging greater economic success in the suburbs and sustainability, which has been an aspiration for many of Wellington’s local centres.

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Saxophonist by night, but lawyer by day Tim Workman of Karori, lawyer and professional musician, plays baritone sax with Saxcess, a Wellington-based saxophone quartet that, organiser Debbie Rawson says, is probably better-known overseas, and nationally, than it is in Wellington.

He is a relatively new member of the group which last year celebrated its 25th anniversary.

An early success came in 1992, when it made its debut in the Sydney Opera House at a concert staged by the Royal Australian Air Force to commemorate the battle of the Coral Sea. In 1994 they travelled to Belgium to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of the founder of the saxophone, Adolphe Sax. Since then Saxcess has undertaken numerous nationwide tours for Creative New Zealand, Chamber Music New Zealand, and Arts On Tour, as well as the Royal New Zealand Ballet … and the list goes on.

“We are also proud to have given hundreds of schools and community outreach concerts nationally,” says Debbie.

It makes for a busy life for Tim, a family man who by day drafts law for Parliament and in his lunch hour practises his saxophone in a disused room above the MPs’ swimming pool.

He is also volunteer boat captain at Zealandia.

Debbie says Saxcess concerts present music ranging from classical and baroque to tango, cutting edge contempora r y, swing and more.

“Our programme has wide appeal and is entertaining and diverse,” she says.

Their next concert in the Breaker Bay hall is on Sunday July 14, between 2-3.30pm. The cover price of $25 ($20 unwaged, with children free) includes mulled wine, or you can BYO if you prefer, says Debbie.

Transport chaos “crazy” Transport chaos in Wellington, following the derailment on Tuesday July 2, is a wake-up call for Government and councils says a spokesperson for Wellington’s Chamber of Commerce, adding that it’s a “crazy” situation in the 21st century.

The narrow corridors created by Wellington being squeezed between the hills and the sea, with a limited number of roads and rail lines, means that when something happens, chaos results.

“We need more investment put into roading and rail and buses, and we need it now,” the spokesperson says.

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

Question: What should be top priority for new councillors in this area come October?

Sunaina Joshi, Petone “Please fix the buses. I was three hours late for work in Churton Park this morning.”

Rodney Walker, Broadmeadows “The big thing here is traffic flow, especially the lanes.

And they’ve chewed up huge chunks of road for cyclists that are never used.”

Nick Koirala, Churton Park “Johnsonville Mall.

That’s been a topic for many elections!”

Michael Lane, Johnsonville “Sort the buses! You won’t get enough bus drivers without a decent wage!”

Helen Ingram, Churton Park “The buses are never on time. And the route change means drivers park along the main road, taking it down to one lane.”

Marianne Chia, Churton Park “Parking. In the CBD especially. If prices go up, it will keep people away.”

EYE ON CRIME In Johnsonville a blue Mazda Atenza stationwagon parked overnight in Tatum Way was stolen, while a grey Holden Caprice saloon car fitted with an alarm and an immobiliser parked overnight in Stewart Drive was also stolen.

A black BMW saloon car parked locked and secure overnight in Woodland Road was stolen, while a blue Nissan Sunny

saloon car parked locked on the road overnight in Hindmarsh Street was broken into. The left rear quarterlight window was smashed to gain entry. Nothing is reported stolen.

A blue Honda Odyssey stationwagon parked during the day in Fraser Avenue, near the Raroa station, had both front and rear registration plates stolen.

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In Newlands a house in Warrington Grove was entered through a forced window at the rear of the house.

The window appears to have been pulled open with considerable force as the handles of both catches were broken and the securing screws were on the floor inside.

Items reported stolen include a laptop computer, a PS4, Nike and Adidas shoes and an expensive Prada handbag.

Entry into a house in Batchelor Street is thought to have been gained by the offender discovering and using a hidden spare house key. A hidden sum of cash was found and taken, as well as a Galaxy Ipad.

A house in Helston Road was entered, probably with a key, while the residents were away overseas. A rummage search had been made and two large screen TV sets, a PS4, two controllers and a number of games are reported stolen.

A white Isuzu heavy motor vehicle, parked overnight in a private car park in McMillan Court, was entered through a window left partly open and a cellphone charger plugged into the dash was grabbed and taken.

The site office at a sub division in Domett Street was entered by forcing the lock on a sliding door. Drawers and cupboards in the office were pulled out and searched. Only a bottle of wine is reported stolen.

Also in Domett Street, a partially completed house was entered through a forced bathroom window.

The master bedroom and en suite was targeted and a vanity still in its box, wall mixer, bath spout, sink mixer and three shower mixers were stolen.

A white Mitsubishi Lancer saloon car was stolen from Edgecombe Street.

In Khandallah a silver Skoda Octavia stationwagon, parked locked in the garage of a house in Punjab Street, was entered although there was no sign of force.

A fuel card and a pair of expensive sunglasses were stolen.

In Ngaio the exterior mounted hot water cylinder at a house in Waikowhai Street was skilfully removed and taken away, while in Kandy Crescen,t a resident rang Police to report that a Toyota Corolla had been parked in their street and had not moved for the past few weeks.

Police checked and found vehicle keys on the floor inside the car but these did not fit this vehicle. The car had been stolen and abandoned.

In Karori a black Honda Odyssey stationwagon was briefly left unlocked in Tringham Street while the driver went into a shop. On return a few minutes later the victim found that a bag containing a small sum in cash, cigarettes and a bank card had been stolen.

In Wadestown two males were observed driving slowly along Barnard Street stopping occasionally to physically check parked vehicles.

They moved on into Sar Street where a parked vehicle caught their eye.

One male smashed a front left side window and entered the vehicle where he attempted to dismantle the ignition.

Police attended and both offenders were caught.

In Ngauranga an unlocked tool container on a site in Centennial Highway was entered. Unspecified tools were taken.

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Holiday programme a winner for Karori

Rev. Hana Popea-Dell of St Ninian’s Karori: The church is extending its holiday programme into the community. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

St Ninian’s Matariki-themed school holiday programme called Lighthouse still has places available for the second week of the school break.

Children aged 5-15 years are able to attend the supervised mornings which includes lunch and is donation only.

The Karori church is running this popular programme for the third consecutive year.

Minister Rev. Hana Popea-Dell said the church had decided to extend the programme into the local community and had a very

positive response with 40 children registered in previous holidays.

“Some working parents are struggling to provide support for the kids over the school holidays while they are under pressure to work. The cost of living is another factor that affects some families. The church offers this programme to share their church facility, time and resources to serve the needs of the community.

The Lighthouse programme will include arts and crafts, music, hip hop, indoor games,

storytelling, readings, creative writing, skits, visits to a local retirement homes and also leadership training for young leaders.

It finishes with a special celebration lunch with friends and families where children display their art work, are involved in a performance and receive a small gift.

For more details or to register for Lighthouse school holiday programme 16-21 July (9am – 1pm) call 04 476 7137 or email stnup@xtra. co.nz

Local Scouts bound for international jamboree

By Glenise Dreaver

On Saturday, five local Scouts and one of their leaders joined ot he r Wel l i ng t on Sc out s, Venturers and leaders in the Johnsonville Scout Hall to get

to know each other and discuss departure arrangements for their trip to the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the US. The group was part of Wellington’s total of 22 Scouts and Venturers going to The

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Rebekah Gibbs, Endeavour Venture Troop, Sophie Collingridge, First Karori Scout Group and Regan Meynell, Ngaio Venture Troop. Leader Ben Lane, from the Newlands Scout Group, is at right. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

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Event Centre AGM sees heartfelt tribute to Wallace Simmers Tony Roddan in his first annual general meeting since being elected as chair of the Karori Community Hall Trust (Karori Event Centre) paid a heartfelt tribute to Wallace Simmers who led the group for ten years before retiring earlier this year.

“I want to acknowledge the effort, time, energy and passion he has poured into the project for many, many years,” said Tony.

He also acknowledged the efforts of the board and advisors who have, he said have also contributed a great deal at a time when “we are facing some head winds”.

Although the group’s recent application to Wellington City

Cou nci l for t he rema i n i ng $800,000 needed to fit out the centre, which has sat unused for two years, has just been turned down the group remains positive as they look to successes.

“There has already been $2.8 million raised, including grants from philanthropic trusts and $900,000 from the council,” Tony said. “And for that we are very grateful.”

There is additional money already put aside for fitting out the toilet area at the back, and the prospect of doing that before the rest of the work is done was discussed.

Questions came for the floor, including the possibility of leasing

the centre out “as is” and there had been some discussion of using the space as a rehearsal centre, or even for the temporary storage of books for the Wellington library.

While the latter would never be a simple fix, and discussions have not yet come to anything, other possibilities were also discussed.

One idea from the floor was to approach Victoria University of Wellington for help. “They have had a lot of money from the sale of the Karori campus and this would be a way for them to give back to the community,” the speaker suggested.

Tony assured those present that they were exploring all options. ”And we will get across that line.”

Tony Roddan presenting the twefth annual report of the Karori Community Hall Trust (Karori Event Centre), his first as chairman.

PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

Positive tone at centre’s AGM The Karori Community Centre held its annual general meeting on the evening of Wednesday June 26.

There was an upbeat tone to the chairperson Heather Baldwin’s report at the meeting, which some thirty-plus people attended.

The annual performance report included the good news that with more grant money and fewer expenses, as well as more customers with more rental income, there was higher revenue over all.

Heather said that, despite an

early focus on completing the Event Centre, and the consequent disappointment that no further council funding was forthcoming, the year had been a positive one for the community centre itself.

The appointment of centre manager Kay Webster had proved to be an excellent decision she said.

Kay’s active approach to letting people know what the centre did had resulted in improved engagement with groups and individuals.

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Human Resource Management skills were another area of expertise they hoped to add to the board she said.

After the conclusion of the meeting and a break for supper, the Event Centre’s annual general meeting was also held.

Heather Baldwin, chairperson of the Karori Community Centre, had plenty of positives to report at the annual general meeting on Wednesday evening last week. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

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Thursday July 11, 2019 Jessica Hammond, left, and Marjorie McKee play the wife and mother-in-law of a successful advertising executive on holiday, visited by a group of ‘alternative lifestylers. In Khandallah Arts Theatre’s production of Zero Inn, their values are challenged - and they discover the joys of marijuana.

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Meredith Edwards, Danielle Yager and Anna Ross-Hayes madre a night out of the recent Karori Playcentre’s fundraiser

Karori Playcentre recently hosted a movie fundraiser at the Penthouse cinema in Brooklyn.

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“Yesterday is a cute and funny movie and it was awesome to have the local community supporting this event.

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The total raised from the recent raffle and movie night was $1700.

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with Jacob Page

Marks proves his NBA worth yet again Sean Marks has turned back the clock and became the biggest name in New Zealand basketball once again.

The Kiwi was a journeyman bench player for much of his NBA career from 1998 to 2011 but he was the first to make it to basketball’s biggest stage from this country so we loved him all the same. He did win a championship with the San Antonio Spurs in 2005 and as an assistant coach

with the team in 2014.

Now, he is the general manager of the Brooklyn Nets, the NBA franchise living in the shadows of the famed New York Knicks.

Last week, Marks changed that, narrative by landing the games best player Kevin Durant, and one of the other best free agents Kyrie Irving.

Marks had received universal praise before the move by rebuilding the Brooklyn team to be

a playoff team last season without any flashy stars on the roster.

It is expected, now the 43-yearold has landed two of the biggest names in the sport, they could contend for a title in the 2019/2020 season.

Forget anything Steven Adams has done in the sport, what Marks has pulled off is the biggest achievement by a New Zealander in the NBA. He has enticed two big players to

hopefully take his talented roster to the next level.

Marks is regarded as an astute basketball mind, someone who used his time riding the pine to learn the ins and outs of an NBA team back-office as well as coaching.

Famed Spurs coach Gregg Popovich holds the former center in the highest regard and the moves last week is proof why.

Marks’ stock has risen dra-

matically and his team has now become the best team in the New York area.

Marks was a trailblazer as a player, opening doors for New Zealand basketball players and did not get the dues he deserved because he was a bits and pieces player at best.

Well, Marks is at it again and he might have his biggest hand in an NBA Championship in a few years time.

Quarter final win to Wellington United women’s team

By Grant Stephen

In the women’s national knock out competition, the Kate Sheppard Cup, Wellington United were too good for Wairarapa United coming away with a 4-1 win in the quarter finals.

On Sunday the North Wellington Women’s Premier side took a break from the regular league to play Victoria University in the Premier Cup. The game ended in a one-all draw after Nicola Ross’s goal late in the second half was countered by Vic Uni a few minutes later.

With no Central League matches being played due to Chatham Cup fixtures, the North Wellington Football Club’s Reserve side played the feature match on Saturday in the Capital 1 League.

Travelling out to Memorial Park in Petone they prevailed against the constant southerly wind, intermittent rain and their Petone opposition to snatch a 4-1 win and hang on to top spot for another week.

Luke Grindlay scored the first goal for Norths with the slowest strike in football history which crawled along the ground, ricocheted off the left hand post and limped over the goal line.

Ten minutes before the break, team and club stalwart Sean Leonard got one of his rare but sublime goals when he collected a rebound off the Petone keeper and smashed it into the netting a hundred times quicker than the first goal.

Petone got one back after the break but their hopes were ultimately dashed by a fine header from Billy Scott and another by Sean Clarke for the visitors to put the game beyond Petone’s reach with 15 minutes still to play.

One of the best performances on the park came from referee Peter MacDonald who managed both teams well and without reaching for his coloured cards even once.

This is a rare accomplishment in today’s game and both teams also deserve credit for the way they conducted themselves.

In the Chatham Cup, Miramar Rangers hosted Wellington Olympic. The two sides could not be separated with a goal apiece at the end of 90 minutes but it was Olympic who won the day in extra time with a 3-1 win. They now progress to the quarter finals along with Napier City Rovers who were too strong for the 2018 finalists Western Suburbs, Ashleigh Mason gets everything behind her header for North Wellington’s Women’s Premier side against Victoria University on Sunday.PHOTO: Glyn Badcock. coming away with a 4-1 win.

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Oriental Rongotai FC: Premier Reserve,15,26,Northern United Rugby Football Club Inc: Premier Reserves PREMIER RESERVE,2 HD MORGAN MEMORIAL CUP Johnsonville RFC: Premier Reserve,0,109,Marist St Pats RFC (Senior): Premier Reserve Avalon Rugby: Premier Reserve,0,56,Old Boys University RFC: Premier Reserve PREMIER,1 JUBILEE CUP Oriental Rongotai FC: Premier,35,17,Northern United Rugby Football Club Inc: Premier PREMIER,2 HARDHAM CUP Joh n sonv i l le R F C : P r e mier,12,29,Marist St Pats RFC (Senior): Premier Wellington FC: Wellington

Ocular NZ Premier,18,15,Paremata-Plimmerton Rugby Football Club Inc: Premier Avalon Rugby: Premier,13,29,Old Boys University RFC: Premier LES MILLS UNDER 21,2 VIC CALCINAI MEMORIAL CUP Johnsonville RFC: Colts,19,57,Poneke FC: Colts Wa i n u io m a t a R F C : Colts,5,17,Wellington FC: Colts LES MILLS UNDER 21 1 John E Kelly Memorial Trophy,Old Boys University RFC: Colts Green,41,7,Tawa Rugby Football Club: Colts 2 Vic Calcinai Memorial Cup,Avalon Rugby: Colts,51,10,Old Boys University RFC: Colts Black 1 John E Kelly Memorial Trophy,Oriental Rongotai FC: Colts,29,20,Northern United Rug-

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