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Waitohi roof shout

By Glenise Dreaver

Mayor Justin Lester and Deputy Mayor Jill Day hosted a traditional “roof shout’ yesterday, to mark the completion of the roof of Waitohi, the new Johnsonville community hub.

Community representatives and partners Southbase Construction and Athfield Architects were all present to celebrate this major construction milestone, along with library and community centre staff, and other WCC councillors.

“Seeing the roof completed on this marvellous project is really pleasing for Council and everyone involved,” the Mayor says.

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Cutting the cake at the Waitohi Roof Shout: Deputy Mayor Jill Day, Community Centre chairperson Stephen Cook and Mayor Justin Lester. PHOTO supplied

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“Waitohi is the first of its kind in Wellington and it will make a real difference for the rapidly-growing northern suburbs.

“I know the community will be itching to make use of the building and I’d like to thank them for their patience during construction. It will be worth it!”

Deputy Mayor Jill Day, who holds Wellington City Council’s children and young people’s portfolio, says Waitohi will be a great asset for the younger generations, with specially-designed spaces for them.

“It will include the latest technology and I can’t wait to see them using the makerspace, where people of all ages can learn new skills from 3D printing, robotics and coding; to knitting, sewing and paper crafts.”

An internal walkway will connect the new, larger, library and café to the Keith Spry Pool, Johnsonville Community Centre, Whanau Manaaki Kindergarten, and will provide access to Memorial Park via a new landscaped outdoor area.

The building façade will be completed within the next two months and the Waitohi construction is due to be completed by next summer.

A reason for celebration: the roof of the Waitohi Community Hub is completed.

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Invitation to student coaches College students between year 11 and 13 who would like to learn how to coach, or improve their coaching ability, are invited to attend the free Sport Wellington Student Coaching workshops being held on February 18 at the ASB Sports Centre, Wellington and February 19 at Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua.

The workshops cater to students, many of whom may be trying coaching for the first time.

“From previous years, we know that students get involved in coaching to give back to their school, to extend their knowledge on the multiple aspects of sport, or to fill coach-

ing positions for school teams because, for whatever reason, a teacher or parent isn’t able to do it,” said Tim Mannix, Community Coach Advisor, Sport Wellington.

The Student Coaching workshops provide the attendees with a ‘coaching toolkit’ to build their coaching confidence and equip them with the skills to provide a positive experience for those they are coaching.

Learning how to create a positive experience helps to encourage ongoing participation in the sport by the participants and also increases the enjoyment of the coach - and the likelihood of them continuing to coach.

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Sum mer spor ts to be covered in the Febr uar y workshops are: volleyball, touch, futsal and floorball.

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Some in-school workshops are also taking place in the Wellington region, so students can participate at their own school. In this area that includes Newlands College, Onslow College, Queen Margaret College and St Marys’ College.

All student coaches will receive a branded bag, bottle and whistle.

If you want to get involved, talk to the sports coordinator at your school or email Tim Mannix, Sport Wellington on info@sportwellington.org.nz to register your interest or for more information.

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Onslow councillors all seeking re-election

By Glenise Dreaver

The three Independent Onslow-Western Ward councillors Simon Woolf, Diane Calvert, and Andy Foster are all seeking re-election to Wellington City Council in the October 12 elections.

All three say the council is now working well together and Simon, who had a well-publicised disagreement with Mayor Justin Lester over comments he had made, says that has been totally resolved.

“The improved collegial and collaborative nature and balanced decisions of the Council has ensured most decisions are made by an overwhelming majority.”

Andy agrees, adding that this council is a lot more harmonious that the previous one.

Diane, who is completing her first term, agrees, saying that she and Simon have developed a strong working relationship through working on joint projects in the ward, along with sharing common views and values across city-wide projects.

“We have made good local progress for our ward and local communities with projects such as the Karori Town and funding for the Khandallah Summer Pool upgrade, along with improving how our city engages.”

Andy confirms he will be seeking his tenth term, and though he has unsuccessfully run for Mayor in the past, says he isn’t thinking in terms of a mayoral bid at this stage. “It’s months and months out.”

“To be honest, my current focus is just my very long ‘to do’ list.”

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inbrief news Shakespearean festival Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand (SGCNZ) will be presenting its 28th Wellington Regional University of Otago Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival (UOSWSF) from April 9-11, one of 24 regional festivals around the country.

Secondary students from Year 7-13 will perform five and 15-minute scenes from any of Shakespeare’s plays.

The local groups will perform in Wellington East Girls’ College Hall in performances open to the public.

Two or three, depending on the number of participants, of the most outstanding performances will have an encore at the Michael Fowler Centre over Queen’s Birthday weekend.

Winds over Wellington concert The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Band is to present its latest concert Winds Over Wellington., in the Lower Hutt Town Hall on Thursday, March 14.

RNZAF’s Director of Music Flight Lieutenant David Gallaher says the programme of pivotal English wind band repertoire is challenging and a great test of the band’s talent..

“The RNZAF band features some of Wellington’s top professional musicians, and this programme will really show their abilities,” he added.

“You’ll hear the seminal works of Jacob, Arnold, Holst, Graham Sparke and Bourgeois, which will really explore the rich depth of tone and colour that the RNZAF band possesses.”

FROM LEFT CLOCKWISE: 1. Andy Foster, Wellington’s longest serving city councillor, will stand for his tenth term this year.

2. Diane Calvert flying high on the new Khandallah Park Flying Fox 3. Rebecca Matthews, a firsttime Labour candidate for the council’s Onslow-Western Ward.

4. Simon Woolf, standing again.

and the Karori Framework is pleased by this council’s more harmonious approach, he does have major concerns about the “massive” levels of risk in planned construction projects, including the convention centre.

“We are managing over $7billion in assets. And that means council is not a place for party political statements - the ‘yah boo sucks’ approach.”

And Rebecca Matthews is, so far, the only “new kid’ on the block for the Onslow Western Ward. That could all change by August 16 when nominations for the council and the Capital Coast District Health Board close. (They open on July 19.)

Rebecca, as an official Labour party candidate, identified her intention to stand in mid-November 2018, as did Mayor Justin Lester and other Wellington councillors, or intending councillors, standing on that ticket.

Having shifted to Ngaio two years ago, and with her family growing, she says the time is right for her personally to move to another level of involvement in politics.

Rebecca works as the community campaigner for the New Zealand Educational Institute, the primary teacher’s union.

She has also held several policy and communications roles

and developed a profile in the Labour movement with involvement in such campaigns as the Living Wage and paid parental leave movements.

There will be no online voting trial in Wellington’s local body elections in October, or anywhere else in the country.

The national trial was stopped before Christmas due to the high costs involved.

Council spokesperson Richard McLean says the elections will be run using postal voting, with the addition of booths set up at libraries and the Council service centre so people can get their votes in at the last minute, before it closes off.

Council’s credit rating improves Credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has revised the AA outlook on the longterm credit rating of Greater Wellington Regional Council from stable to positive.

The move puts Greater Wellington in an elite group of seven councils from 18 AA-rated councils.

Chair Chris Laidlaw believes this is a combination of the Council’s good financial practice and the Government being placed on positive outlook, driven primarily by projected budgeted surpluses from 2020 onwards.

“If the Crown achieves the surplus projections it is likely their rating, the rating of Greater Wellington, and the Local Government Funding Agency (LGFA) - the major funder of councils - will be upgraded.”

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inbrief news Te reo initiative Wellingtonians will be encouraged to give te reo Māori a go this month with a new Wellington City Council campaign, in partnership with Te Taura Whiri and supported by Te Matatini, the national kapa haka festival.

From February 21-24 more than 50 hotels, cafes and retailers will have a “Kia kaha te reo Māori” sticker in shop window or at payment counters, and phrase cards available to assist staff and patrons to learn simple te reo Māori words.

The card will be available to download and print at tetaurawhiri.govt.nz Wellington Mayor Justin Lester says: “We want everyone in Wellington to welcome the 46 kapa haka teams and their supporters and to take the opportunity to learn some simple te reo Māori.”

Scooters a go-go Electric scooters fit well into the vibe of Wellington’s CBD but should be restricted to areas of lower pedestrian traffic, says Wellington Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive John Milford.

“There are obviously some safety issues, for users and pedestrians.”

He feels, however, they should be trialled.

“You couldn’t have them on the hightraffic footpaths from Lambton Quay to Courtenay Place - or on The Terrace or Featherston Street.

“But they could work on the quays, the waterfront, and Taranaki Street, Oriental Parade, Kent and Cambridge terraces, and beyond.”

He adds that enforcement is for the council, but doesn’t feel they should be dismissed out of hand because of that.

Doctors to strike for fourth time Members of the NZ Resident Doctors Association who are employed by DHBs have voted to strike for a fourth time this year.

The fourth 48-hour strike is scheduled for February 26 and 27.

Senior Advocate David Munro says resident medical officers have been “overwhelmingly consistent” in voting in favour of strike action.

“Until the DHBs accept that we will not give up essential clauses in our contract that safeguard our members, we will continue with planned strike action.”

Mediation between the RDA and the DHBs will resume on Friday.

Haumaru housing units praised

By Glenise Dreaver

Housing New Zealand hosted Mayor Justin Lester and MP Greg O’Connor to a “show and tell” at their Haumaru housing development at 43 Frankmore Avenue, Johnsonville on Monday February 11, to view the new complex.

Jonathan Scholes, Programme Director, Housing New Zealand, Alice Daniel-Kirk, Wellington manager and Renee Regal the senior stakeholder relationship manager escorted them through one of the units, and also through communal areas.

The landscaped site, with its 21 one-bedroom single units in three blocks, was built at a cost of $4.6m. That includes demolition of the old buildings, design, build, landscaping, the consenting process and some incidentals.

It replaces the previous 12 on the same site and, says Jonathan, they are designed with wide doors and a wet room bathroom.

While three upstairs units on one block aren’t totally easy access, there is a lift in one block that also links to another block via a first floor walkway.

Renee worked with the neigh-

MP Greg O’Connor at left, with Housing NZ’s Jono Wright and programme director Jonathan Scholes alongside Wellington Mayor Justin Lester. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

bouring St Brigid’s school on finding an appropriate name for the complex (Haumaru meaning to shelter; to provide a caring and safe haven).

She says they are continuing to work with the school, and to encourage wider community connectedness. They were

happy, for example, to respond positively to a request from neighbours that they be allowed to use the barbecue area.

Greg commented that the completion of the project signalled a real success in the government’s social housing policy.

“There are so many issues surrounding housing. We’ve got to get the basics right. That will fix so many other issues,” he said.

Justin described the complex as a ”‘real beacon” locally.

“This is some of the best anywhere in the world. I’d be proud to live here,” he said.

New well-being programme at Marsden In a first for New Zealand, Samuel Marsden Collegiate School has announced it has become a Visible Wellbeing school.

This year, they are partnering with Positive Psychology expert, Professor Lea Waters from the University of Melbourne, to expand their support of student wellbeing.

Principal Narelle Umbers says it’s about delivering wellbeing and that adopting the Visible Wellbeing approach is the school’s ground-breaking and definitive response to the alarming prevalence of mental and emotional health disorders among school-age New Zealanders.

“It’s proactive, positive and effective”, she says.

“We’re not interested in a band aid approach or simply tacking on another programme that ticks the wellbeing box.

“The Visible Wellbeing approach will equip everyone at Marsden with the learning, skills and tools they need to be healthy, to learn and live

well, to excel academically, and to give them a toolkit to maintain wellbeing beyond school as well.”

“We’re investing in this”, she adds, “because we don’t want our students and staff to be just ok, coping or even doing well. We want them to learn how to thrive now and throughout their lives.”

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Seeking owners for War Medals John Mills, a committee member of The Wellington Returned Services Association (Inc) (WRSA) is looking for family members who may wish to claim named service medals which were on display in their glass case until their clubrooms were disestablished in 1994.

The medals, mainly for service in World War I, were given by servicemen and/or families for safekeeping and display.

As the medals cannot be displayed to advantage, John says the WRSA would like to return the medals to the families of the original recipients to enable the family link to be preserved.

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Greg O’Connor MP for Ōhāriu

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Wellington RSA committee members “Robbie” Robinson (left) and John Mills are looking for family who may wish to claim the medals awarded to Sgt George Holloway WW1 (past musical director of the Tin Hat Club) and to Pte Norman Griffiths (WW1 and WWII), past president of the Wellington RSA 1960-1962. PHOTO supplied

Service M.T.E. J Knox, British War Medal, Victory Medal (WW1) and British Defence Medal (WWII): Worcestershire Regt British Army Pte G.S. Wilkins.

British War Medal, Victory Medal (WW1) and British War Medal (WWII) plus NZ Service Medal (WWII): Pte N. Griffiths 1NZEF (President Wellington RSA 1960 – 62).

1914 – 15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal (WW1) plus British Defence Medal and British War Medal (WWII): ASC, British

Army Dvr A. Kennedy, Descendants or family of the above listed servicemen who wish to claim the medals should contact the Wellington Returned and Services Association (Inc) Tel: 04 385 1191 or via email: zenetta@wrsa.org.nz “To reduce the possibility of fraud when claimants uplift the medals they will be required to give proof of identity and current address and list the family connection to the original medal recipient,” says John.

I receive many concerns from constituents about the Johnsonville Police Station public counter being closed when it is advertised as open between 11am and 3pm.

Police cite ‘operational requirements’ as the reason, as the police staff are frequently being dispatched to incidents, and there is no civilian support available.

Police also say statistics indicate there is not a large demand for the counter to be open as there are many alternative ways to contact them.

Of course if expectation of the station being open is low then numbers of people visiting will be low.

The District Commander has agreed to conduct a survey of the demand, and has directed that the public counter remain open during the advertised period, except for emergencies, for the next two months.

I encourage locals to take their issues to the station as the best leverage for the increased hours I am advocating will be to show there is high demand. If you

or anyone you know have a police issue, remember if it’s not recorded then no one knows about it, so go to the Station.

If the station is closed when you visit, please drop into my office on ‘O’Connor Corner’ on the roundabout and let us know. Even in a digital world, personal service is still important.

Parliament begins for the year this week, which means weekdays in the big house for me, but you will still find me at markets and events over the weekends.

My office staff are always available to arrange specific appointments, but feel free to approach me when you see me out and about.

And if I look a little stiff, it’s because I have been persuaded to play rugby for the Parliamentary team, where I did get to show up some much younger colleagues.

We’re a vibrant energetic Government getting things done, making decisions which will benefit New Zealanders for years to Unit 2, 18 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville come.

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The Ugly Duckling comes to Khandallah Park are vastly different from the rather somber ones in the original tale.

In this light and funny entertainment Dulcie, after being shunned by her bratty fellow nestlings, is helped to find her true self by the Frog Prince, the Owl and the Pussycat and, finally, the Three Blind Mice.

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Written by Wellingtonian Rob Ormsby, it was first performed by a semi-professional group several years ago. In this local version, there are 11 actors, ranging in age from 70-something Kevin Brown, a veteran of KAT, to nine-year-old Yoshi Doubewho.

In her second play-in-the-park, she is well on the way to becoming a veteran.

The annual Play-in-The-Park is now a 20-year-old tradition, and so it is fitting that the opening performance is at Khandallah Park’s

100th Birthday Picnic Party on Saturday February 23.

That performance starts at 2.30pm. Subsequent performances are on Sunday February 24, Saturday March 2 and Sunday March 3, at 1.30 and 3.30pm each day.

There are no bookings and no fixed charge, but small donations help cover costs.

If it’s wet or too windy, the play will be performed in Cochran Hall, 106 Cashmere Avenue.

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Hans Christian Anderson’s fairy tale about the ugly little bird who hatches in a nest full of ducklings and suffers trials and tribulations before becoming a beautiful swan has been adapted many times in many ways.

Khandallah Arts Theatre’s annual Play-in-the-Park version is just such an adaptation.

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On Saturday October 12 voting in Wellington’s local body elections closes, after opening on July 19.

This includes voting for the Wellington City Council, the Greater Wellington District Council and community boards, along with the election of the Capital Coast District Health Board members.

Over coming weeks, we will be talking to councillors, and aspiring councillors, about their availability and plans for the 2019 elections.

You’ll never have a better chance to get them to think – and talk - about hard questions.

That’s why we are inviting our readers to write to the editor about the issues

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Letters on any other issues of community interest are also 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.

Email them to news@wsn.co.nz or post them to the address on page 2. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in emails.

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Local actor in lead movie role Nick Davies of Wilton has a lead role in the upcoming Kiwi movie Hang Time which was filmed in Marlborough over a 10-day period, on a shoestring budget, in the summer of last year.

The film was written and directed by young New Zealand screenwriter and fellow Wellingtonian, Casey Zilbert and is loosely based on Ernest Hemingway’s classic novel The Sun Also Rises.

Nick, who has appeared in various roles on New Zealand television in programmes such as Brokenwood and Filthy Rich, is in his first lead role in a feature film, one of the two male leads.

Hang Time is set on a Marlborough vineyard and is a comedy drama about four friends in their 20s coming to terms with various crises in their lives.

The plot goes like this: Three 20-something friends get some much-needed “hang time” when a cancelled wedding

sees them spend a long weekend together on a beautiful vineyard, with all the wine and food intended for the wedding.

Add in the runaway bride’s crazy uncle and a beautiful young woman bringing a little sexual healing to the jilted groom.

Hang Time is a wine- fuelled comedy for the new “lost generation” of millennials.

It balances booze and bros’ humour with candid character drama.

The movie is attracting some interest from overseas film festivals such as Sonoma in Californian and has been picked up for a nation-wide tour of a few New Zealand cities in a series of one-off film screenings and wine tasting events.

The “world premiere” is in Blenheim, as the movie was made in Marlborough.

That event occurs on Saturday February 16, with the Wellington Premiere on Thursday February 21 at the Embassy cinema.

On the set of Hang Time: Nick Davies from Wilton, Wellington who plays Ants Van der Ven, personal trainer Hayden Weal, who plays the jilted bridegroom and Katrina George who plays Bella, one of the guests at the Vineyard for the weekend. PHOTO supplied.

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TRACK CLOSURES MAKARA PEAK AND POLHILL RESERVE FEBRUARY/MARCH The Johnsonville Friendship Club: What could be more pleasant than a perfect summer’s day by the seaside with the barbecue steaming, good food and good friends? PHOTO Patrick Flanagan.

An annual summer barbecue at Pukerua Bay beachfront is one of the many activities the Friendship Club of Johnsonville members take part in during the club year from February to December.

The club, formerly Johnsonville Probus Club and now affiliated to Friendship NZ Inc., meets every third Thursday of the

month at a central Johnsonville venue.

Retired or semi-retired men and women are always welcome to attend as visitors to socialise and hear the guest speaker of the month.

Further information is available from Kathy McNeill Tel 938 4523 or you can email her at friendship.johnsonville@ gmail.com.

Transpower is undertaking work on the overhead transmission line that crosses Polhill Reserve and Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park. This work is vital to ensure the line continues to provide a safe and reliable power supply to Wellington.

At various times over February and March 2019 tracks in these parks will be closed to allow this work to be undertaken. Please: keep clear of the work be aware that a high number of vehicles including trucks will be travelling to and from site respect track closure signs – they are there to keep people safe.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out this work.

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

Q: If you could offer WCC one piece of advice in election year, what would it be?

Angie Curtis, Johnsonville.

“Helping to make housing affordable to everyone, and ensuring regulations and processes are there to help first home buyers.”

Aubrey Sison, Wellington CBD “There’s a lot of homeless people in the city area.”

Jordan Bock, Tawa “I think Tawa’s a good suburb.”

Kevin Kilkelly, Mornington “Getting more apartments built.”

Nikki Davies, Khandallah “I’ve sent several emails to council warning them about an ivy-covered pohutakawa tree. It’s dangerous. No reply....”

Pam Smith, Berhampore “I’ve a very low opinion of council officers and management. My opinion is they don’t do their job.”

EYE ON CRIME In Johnsonville a black Hyosung motorbike stolen from the driveway of a house in Cortina Avenue was located in a shared driveway in Phillip Street by a resident of a block of flats who called Police.

The ignition had been tampered with and the vehicle had been hotwired. The Vehicle Inspection Number (VIN) had been removed from the engine bay.

A green Mitsubishi stationwagon parked in the driveway of a house

in Atua Street had its front registration plate stolen.

A Toyota Corsa vehicle parked locked overnight in Bannister Avenue was broken into. The offender used a piece of wire to open the lock of the front passenger door. The bonnet was opened and the battery stolen.

A green Mitsubishi stationwagon parked in the driveway of a house in Atua Street had its front registration plate stolen.

In Newlands a white Toyota Auris, in the driveway of a house in Trebann Street was entered and a handbag stolen. The handbag contained prescription medication, cash and a bank card. A fraudulent attempt was later made to use the card but was declined.

The garage of a house in Mark Avenue, left unlocked, was entered. A hot water cylinder, copper pipes and some food were stolen.

In Grenada Village a house in Trinidad Crescent was entered through a rear bedroom window while the owner was away for a few days. The owner returned to find the house in a mess as a result of the search. Jewellery items were stolen.

In Karori a derelict house in South Karori Road was entered and vandalised. The owner, who is going to have the building demolished, confronted two

men carrying away an isolating transformer which they dropped before departing the property.

The interior of the house had been trashed.

The garage of a house in Seaforth Road was entered after intruders found the garage remote in an unlocked car parked near it.

Two high-value mountain bikes, a Jasic Tig welder 200w inverter and a Makita mitre saw were stolen.

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For many elders, serious falls can have dire consequences for their long-term health, mobility and even social interaction.

That’s why Wellingtonians are being encouraged to give Enliven’s modified Tai Chi classes a go.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice which involves performing a series of movements in a slow, focused manner.

Enliven’s classes have been designed to help elders reduce their fall risk and improve their general health, balance and coordination.

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“I was always interested in what Tai Chi was, so when I retired I thought I’d give it a try. I found that it was something that I enjoyed and could do – I would never survive at a gym!

“Once you learn more about what you’re was meant to be focusing on, Tai Chi really makes your mind work too, which is great for us older people. And although it’s quite slow compared to other forms of exercise, it’s also amazing how quickly you warm up.”

Instructor Chris Mori, who teaches Enliven’s classes at Newlands Community Centre, says Tai Chi is great for those who find traditional gym classes too challenging or who want to focus on improving their mind-body connection.

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Being prepared doesn’t need to be a chore

Brett’s Brief National Party List MP based in Ōhāriu

By Dan Whitfield

Wellingtonians are being encouraged to look at how prepared they are for a significant natural disaster.

In a major event, such as a large earthquake – and Wellington City is located on multiple fault lines and near the Hikurangi Subduction Zone – it is likely that there will be substantial damage.

It will exceed the capability of emergency services, with an estimated 67,000 displaced people relying on community and emergency hubs, and limited food and water.

Much of the region could also be divided into ‘islands’ due to damage to roads, rail and the port, with severely limited travel and distribution of supplies.

Chris Moore and Ana Faatoia, advisors for Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO), say people should expect to experience a large earthquake sooner or later but being prepared doesn’t need to be a big and expensive chore.

“Everyone has a role to play in an emergency. By being prepared, Wellingtonians can be less affected by what occurs and able to recover more quickly afterwards,” Chris says.

The duo highlights that families should know what the plan is at their child’s school following a natural disaster. They should also

Last week the Prime Minister spoke of developing “global headwinds”, threatening our economic prospects.

She’d have done well to look out her window - the local economic headwinds have been howling for months.

Economic growth last quarter more people unemployed.

Job growth has fallen from 10,000 a month under National to an average of 660 over the last 3 months.

The number of people not in employment, education or training rose to the highest number on record, up 26,000, over the same period.

Chris Moore and Ana Faatoia, Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) advisors. PHOTO: Supplied

have a household emergency plan that everyone knows, including where to meet should people be in different places.

Look at storing emergency supplies and also get to know your neighbours as they will be the first point of contact for any help.

“You can do a few things here and there to improve your preparedness…the aim is to be as self-sufficient as possible; little actions are better than no actions,” says Ana. WREMO has a planning guide

The Council of Trade Unions says that the cost of living is rising faster than wages,

that residents are encouraged to use and Chris and Ana also encourage people to download the ‘Hazards - Red Cross’ app and visit the Get Prepared website.

Ana says finding the nearest Community Emergency Hub is also advised, as these would be activated to help manage local and regional responses.

Next month WREMO is running several Plan and Prepare Workshops across Wellington. For more information on them, go to getprepared.nz/calendar.

Reportedly, this week the Prime Minister will claim the economy is performing above expectations.

I guess if expectations are pitched low enough they can always be exceeded.

In National, we’re more ambitious for New Zealand.

We want an outwardfocused nation, investing in opportunities to grow our economy, jobs and incomes.

Strained relations with major trading partners are the last thing we need right now. Yet they are what the Government has delivered with China.

We believe people should have the resources to make their own decisions for themselves and their families. That’s why we tax brackets – so Kiwis can keep more of their own money.

The Government’s response shows they’ve banked on that taxation-by-stealth.

Instead of opining on the actions of others abroad, the Government should clean up the mess it’s made at home.

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Known beyond her patch

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Wendy Welsh of Churton Park pieces together the pieces of her latest patchwork creation, called Ballet with Kaffe Fassett.

PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

Go by Bike day today, Wednesday February 13, celebrates the growing number of Wellingtonians who are choosing to make some trips by bike.

The annual summer event – on at Queens Wharf under the sails from 7am to 9am – included a free coffee and bagel breakfast for those who arrived by bike.

There were also giveaways, spot prizes and competitions.

This year the Council will widen the Kaiwharawhara Stream bridge on Hutt Road to make room for the biking and walking paths and complete the project.

On Cobham Drive, now that the new street lighting is up and running, the major path upgrade on the seaward side can get under way.

Call for CPR in schools

By Glenise Dreaver

Craftswoman Wendy Welsh of Churton Park has friends all over the world.

When she goes to quilting events overseas for example, she finds herself quickly recognised and drawn into conversation by other enthusiasts who eagerly follow her blog: Wendysquiltsandmore.blogspot.com.

Wendy’s internationally-known quilting skills come from a passion that sees her spending many hours a week cutting, shaping, pasting and piecing together quilts in patterns that she sources after study in books and on the internet.

The designs of American-born Kaffe Fassett are a particular inspiration for her, along with Willyne

Hammerstein of the Netherlands.

Wendy prefers the clean lines produced by English Paper Piecing with the use of special fabric glue pens, rather than machine piecing which can provide a real challenge to ensure perfection of finish.

She doesn’t design her own patterns, because getting the proportions just right is “incredibly difficult” she says.

“I prefer using my own choices of fabrics in existing patterns. Maybe one day…”

A busy mother of two she counts herself lucky to work from home as an administrator with the Institute of Patent Attorneys. That work is rather like patchwork too.

It involves fitting lots of pieces together all over the country.

“Organising people, meetings, times

and places, training workshops….”

Skills like Wendy’s have been built on many years of preparation. She was fortunate that her mother was a keen craftswoman in all sorts of media and the McCall’s magazines that were always in the house provided inspiration.

It was her mother who suggested that, when Wendy was at home with her first child, she might like to pick up quilting and it’s gone on from there.

“In 2002 I went to classes at Nancy’s on Tinakori Road and learnt good techniques right from the start.

“I’d come home from lessons and Google ideas on the internet too.

“There are so many quilters out there sharing ideas and knowledge.”

T he New Z ea la nd Resuscitation Counci is urging the New Zealand government to rise to the standard recently set by English schools, and teach children first aid and CPR as a core part of the health and physical education curriculum.

The English initiative will form part of a compulsory health programme in schools, alongside education about relationships, sex and mental health.

The call has been warmly received by organisations such as the Heart Foundation and the Resuscitation Council (NZ).

“If the English can do it,

so can we,” says Kevin Nation, chief executive of the New Zealand Resuscitation Council.

“Resuscitation techniques sometimes seem more daunting to attempt than they really are, so it’s fantastic to see children being taught these invaluable skills.”

Two hours teaching annually, beginning at 12 years old, is enough to reach not only the children themselves but their wider communities.

“Kids come home buzzing to share what they learn, and it could be their siblings or parents who then go on to save a life,” Kevin says.

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Happy memories over 72 years of marriage Malvina Major Retirement Village residents Jim and Jean Mepsted celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary earlier this month.

They met in Maidstone, England where they both worked before t he wa r.

Jim was 16 and Jean 18, and during the war they were separated when Jean joined the airforce as a radar operator and was sent to Scotland, while Jim joined the Royal Navy.

They didn’t see each other again until they were both home on a Christmas leave.

The couple were married in on New Year’s Day 1947 in the picturesque village of Ightham, Kent.

They had only four days leave after the wedding and spent it in London where they walked around and viewed the bomb

damage.

They travelled a lot over the years and have lovely memories of holidaying in Norway, Scotland and Spain.

The couple has one daughter who now lives in Wellington and after visiting several times decided to emigrate to New Zealand in 1990 to be closer to her.

Their introduction to Wellington was an earthquake on the day they arrived, which they had never experienced before.

The couple have had their own interests with Jim being a staunch member of the Masonic Lodge and Jean liking to read historical novels and biographies.

They are both, however, currently reading All the Queen’s Corgis.

In their heyday the couple

played indoor bowls and both still enjoy music and belong to the music appreciation group in the village.

The secret to a long marriage?

The couple say, like everyone they have had their disagreements over the years, but both agree on one thing: “It’s always best to get things out in the open and be done with it,” said Jean. “We don’t let the sulk last long,” Jim adds.

They have lived at Malvina Major for eight years after moving from their home in Churton Park.

Malvina Major Retirement Village residents, Jim and Jean Mepsted, formerly of Churton Park, who celebrated their 72nd wedding anniversary earlier this month. PHOTO supplied

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OUT&about Chinese New Year in Karori Brian Sheppard

On February 9, Karori Library was the place to learn about Chinese arts.

The Chinese New Year event was organised by Zoë Miller of Wellington City Council, Karori Library and the China Cultural Centre, which had brought the Jinan Acrobatic Troupe from China.

In her welcome, Zoë explained that it is fitting to hold the event in a library, the place to find out about the world around us.

Gravity-defying acrobatics by Wang Tong Qi included juggling with a difference.

What difference?

The performers stripped down to their shorts and then put their clothes back on during a nonstop juggling act.

(For some of us, pulling trousers on and off while balancing on one leg is achievement enough without juggling as well.

W ho says men can’t multi-task?)

Ya n Shu, f rom t he China Cultural Centre, then gave a flute solo and lessons to the eager children.

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It was a special way to share Chinese culture with the people of Karori in the Year of the Pig.

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Working with new Kiwis

By Brian Sheppard

What is life truly like for New Zealand’s new migrants?

Throughout history, societies have been enriched by the exchange of trade and ideas with people from other parts of the world. And much of our own technology, commercial practices and food were brought here by immigrant communities.

It is hard, however, for anyone to leave family and friends, even for those who have no choice.

As a new arrival from Britain myself on arrival, we faced challenges of being accepted and feeling part of a new community.

Imagine moving to a country with a different language and customs.

T h i s c a n b e t o ug h fo r t he incom ing fa m ily a nd for the existing community.

Government agencies provide some help, but many still face considerable problems in settling in. This is a tragedy for everyone.

Dr Zainab Radhi is one migrant who has successfully adapted to life as a Kiwi and is using her language skills, legal training and experience as an advocate for change.

As founder/director of SMART Start Business (Support for Migrants and Refugees to Start Business) she helps others to build a better understanding of overcoming common barriers.

Her own cultural is Middle Eastern, but she is developing a network of people with skills from other cultures.

Zainab explained that some things we take for granted are very different for others and can lead to misunderstandings.

“Even assuming that someone who won’t look you in the eye is hiding the truth may be far from the truth as, in some cultures, that is disrespectful,” she says.

Families are also often mystified by educational practices, such as the relative lack of homework and the role of parents and students in parent-teacher interviews.

“And New Zealanders understand the laws that apply to us, such as forbidding physical discipline, whether in public or in our homes,’ she says.

“Similarly, we understand laws regarding the supervision and care of children.

“Breaking those rules however, leads to disapproval or even legal action, but that could easily be

Lawn Kim from Myanmar, with consultant Zainab Rahdi. They are working on Lawn’s plans to establish his own vegetarian noodle business in Wellington.

avoided by some basic training and support.”

The courts and some agencies that assist in civil and domestic dispute resolution are well-skilled in New Zealand’s ways but, she says, may not understand other cultural differences that may be central to finding the cause and a fair solution.

All these things affect the options for migrants to find jobs, even when they have recognised qualifications, experience and language skills.

But Kiwis have an international reputation for tolerance and understanding and we are learning to apply these considerations to matters of equity

with Maori and Pasifika peoples.

Our challenge is also to recognise cultural differences with other nationalities, before making uninformed judgements.

Until then, many new Kiwis will be prevented from achieving their potential as productive members of their new community in Wellington.

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with Jacob Page

Common sense should trump technology Cricket’s Decision Review System (DRS) needs a review of its own.

Daryl Mitchell’s lbw dismissal during Friday’s Twenty20 fixture against India simply should not have happened.

Mitchell was given out by the on-field umpire - fair enough - but he immediately signalled for the DRS and appeared to suggest to batting partner, Kane Williamson, he got an inside edge on the ball

before it cannoned into his pad.

The hot spot technology, used to detect the heat the ball makes on impact with the wooden bat, was clearly visible, but snicko, which produces spikes on sound waves to indicate an edge showed nothing.

Third umpire Shaun Haig decided he was happy no bat was involved despite clear evidence to the contrary and the decision stood, much to the shock of an-

yone with half a cricketing brain watching.

If Haig, a New Zealander to get rid of the conspiracy theories, was following protocol by ignoring clear technology-based evidence, then that needs to change immediately.

However, if he went rogue and had a brain fade, he should be suspended for a few games to try to find his common sense.

That’s all this incident needed

,common sense.

All Haig had to do was go “Yes, I see a hotspot on the bat as the ball meets the edge of the bat so it’s not out.”

For some reason he wanted further confirmation from snicko and by doing so, got himself in all sorts of trouble when his search for confirmation just led him to the land of confusion.

The original decision stood, the Black Caps lost their only DRS

review and Mitchell’s stay at the crease was brief but controversial.

By no means did the dismissal cost the Kiwis the game but it took the gloss off a fixture which had drawn more than 40,000 fans to a cricket game for the first time since the 2015 World Cup semifinal.

Technology should never replace common sense.

It did on Friday night and it may set an alarming trend.

Wellington title for young local bowler Johnsonville bowler Logan Amer’s sensational season got even better when he won the prestigious Wellington Open Singles Title on February 4.

After three days of hotly-contested bowls, Logan took out the trophy in a big field of 137 bowlers from all over the Wellington region.

He was a convincing winner in all his eight games.

The final, against Naenae’s Robbie Bird, looked to be a very one-sided affair with Amer up 19 - 6 in the first to 21 contest.

However, there is always drama in bowls and Robbie fought back strongly, almost running down the Johnsonville bowler.

Logan showed his mental strength though to hold on and get the final two points to win 21 - 16.

His outstanding season began in December when he teamed up with his younger brother, Brady to make the final in the Wellington Open Pairs.

This was followed up when he got to the last 16 of the National Championship Singles held in Auckland in January.

It took New Zealand’s premier bowler and reigning World Singles Champion Shannon McIlroy to defeat him.

This has been a break-through season for Logan Amer and he was rewarded by gaining selection in the Wellington Representative team.

Johnsonville’s sensational young bowler Logan Amer in action, winning the Wellington singles title. PHOTO: Allan Galbraith.

Enhanced website for Sport Wellington Sport Wellington has announced the launch of a completely rebuilt and refreshed website at www.sportwellington. org.nz A spokesperson says it includes a new self-referral feature for their Green Prescription Pre-school Active Families and Maternity GRx programmes.

With participants normally only referred

by their GP, now interested families and pregnant women can complete a self-referral form on the Active Health and Wellness page, where there are free programmes to improve health and wellbeing through physical activity/nutrition support.

Information about KiwiSport funding, leadership and governance, sport development, and sport for schools is also available.

Age is not a barrier Sport Wellington, organisers of the annual Round the Bays fun run/walk on Sunday February 17, held a recent competition where entrants were asked why they love to #getinvolved. Last week, the Independent Herald featured the Marsh family from Johnsonville, whose inspiring story won them the Rotorua Family Escape prize package.

Sports Wellington says other inspiring stories as to why participants are getting involved have also been coming in.

Ann King from Karori has found a love of fun run/walking events later in life.

“When I began training for RTB 2017 I was 49 and hadn’t planned on t a k i ng on a ny t h i ng so energet ic.

“I’ve had issues with my legs and the first physio I saw told me I was too old to take

up running and should go walking instead, so I sought a second opinion and got good medical advice on strengthening my legs, running more efficiently and the importance of good footwear.

“I’ve met plenty of people since who have taken up running later in life. It’s not too late to start!

“I hope everyone who participates in RTB 2019 enjoys the day no matter your age, fitness or whether you consider yourself an athlete or not.

“It can be the start of an amazing journey.”

So far 125 people aged 70+ have registered, and 460 people aged 60+, proving that Ann is right, and age is not a barrier to participation!

It’s not too late to register. Head to www. wellingtonroundthebays.co.nz

Movin’March shaping up to a record T h is ye a r’s Mov i n’M a r ch is building moment um, with 10 4 schools already registered for the month-long challenge, weeks before the end of February deadline.

That’s almost half the primary and intermediate schools in the Wellington region.

“We’ve got 13 more schools than we had by close of registration last year, which shows increasing interest among teachers in encouraging students to get active on their journeys to school,” says Kirsty Barr, a spokesperson for Greater Wellington Regional Council.

Movin’March is a free month-long challenge run by GWRC in partnership with local councils which focusses on encouraging walking, cycling and scooting to school.

As well as providing a fun way to get to and from school, walking and ‘wheeling’ helps students improve independence, physical well-being and mental health, decision-making, risk assessment and road safety skills.

“A lot of schools are dealing daily with congestion and road safety issues because driving is the main way students get to school.

“Movin’March is a chance to turn that around and schools are seeing changes beyond March as a result.

“It also instils good travel habits that children can build on for healthier life choices in the future,” says Kirsty.

Interest will be maintained throughout the month in a number of ways, including a “WOW” (Walk or Wheel) passport, stamped each time students walk or wheel to school. There are six $300 Avanti vouchers up for grabs as well as prizes for the highest-ranking schools in each district.

Daily prizes are also on offer for the parent photo competition (family passes to a Wellington Wild Thing Destination), and for the best artworks from students.

“While much of the push towards walking or wheeling comes from school-based competitions, parents have a key role to play in getting their kids involved,” says Kirsty.

“We actively encourage them to try walking or wheeling even if it’s just one day a week.

“If families live too far away, then parking a bit further away from school and walking the last few minutes still helps with congestion and gets kids active.”

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