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Movin’ March

By Glenise Dreaver

It’s Movin’March, and Wadestown School’s Park and Stride scheme is really coming into its own. Pupils have been preparing all year.

On the first day of school, they were welcomed with a trail of chalk kiwi footprints leading from their new Park and Stride sign to the school crossing.

Park and Stride was implemented in conjunction with Wellington City Council to support families who need to use vehicles because they are not able to walk or scooter all the way to school.

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Striding out to Wadestown School Sophia Paviour-Smith, left, and Paige Pearce recapture the sheer enjoyment that walking to school with friends brings. PHOTO supplied

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Safety and friendship in Wadestown walking scheme Continued from page 1.

Not only do the students get fresh air as they walk the 300 metres along Mairangi Road to the Rose Street entrance, it avoids dangerous congestion of vehicles at the school gate on the hilly and challenging site.

“Our school Travel Plan Team has been working hard for many years to promote safe practices when walking to and from school,” says principal

Sally Barrett.

“We have also been working closely with the Wellington City Council and New Zealand Police to promote the concept of walking to and from school with all our students,” she adds, saying that they are delighted with the success of this latest initiative.

The Park and Stride signs are provided by Wellington City Council and come with

maps and safety information which each student takes home to keep.

Wadestown School also regularly takes part in Scooter Skills and the Keeping Ourselves Safe programme run

by New Zealand Police so, says Sally, students are very well equipped to walk safely to school.

The parent representative on the school travel team, Mark

Karori Plunket Creche will close The Karori Plunket Creche will close, despite considerable efforts by Plunket and creche parents to find a way to make the creche sustainable.

Plunket Chief Commercial Officer Duncan Scott says Plunket has been working with

the creche parents who had hoped to transfer the creche to their operation.

“A huge amount of hard work and planning has been done by the parents and Plunket, but we have been unable to find a solution that can secure the

long term financial viability of the creche.”

The licence size, at 14 children per session, and the level of Ministry of Education funding are insufficient to make the creche sustainable.

Duncan says the result is the

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“We know the creche is valued by the Karori community and its closure will be met with sadness by many who have been associated with it over the years.

“It’s disappointing for us and the creche parents that we haven’t been able to find a way to keep the creche open. The timing of the closure will give crèche families time to make alternative arrangements and we will support them through this process.”

He says the Plunket nursing and community services will continue to operate in Karori and Plunket will be exploring opportunities to create some new playgroups or community activities within the Karori Plunket rooms.

“We have no intention of reducing our presence in the community, with last year’s community consultation reinforcing how valuable people regard Plunket’s services.”

Duncan says Plunket intends to host an open day at the creche, where community members can visit and express their gratitude to creche staff and farewell the creche.

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“We know how good it is for kids to get some exercise and fresh air on their way to school. They also get to spend time with their friends, become familiar with their neighbourhood and, most importantly, practice road safety skills,” he says.

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inbrief news More Smokefree areas Wellington city councillors have voted to make the city’s beaches and the Grey Street pedestrian area in the central city smokefree from late September..

The Grey Street pedestrian area, alongside Lambton Quay, will also become smokefree.

Areas already smokefree in Wellington include playgrounds, skate parks, sportsfields, bus stops, Waitangi, Midland and Truby King parks, the Botanic Garden, Otari-Wilton’s Bush, Bolton Street Cemetery, Civic Square, the Zoo and Zealandia, and entrances to all Council buildings including libraries and swimming pools.

Laneways are smokefree on a case-bycase basis.

The Council agreed that vaping can be an effective tool in helping people stop smoking but will encourage vapers to avoid Smokefree areas as a courtesy to other users.

Celebrations in Tawa

Francie Edgington, WCC Councillor Andy Foster and Francie’s son Dean unveil Wadestown’s Spike Milligan Corner plaque.

PHOTO: Brian Sheppard

By Brian Sheppard

On Saturday March 9 Wellington City Councillor Andy Foster joined Francie Edgington and her son Dean to unveil a plaque that Dean had designed, marking the significance of Wadestown to the British comedian Spike Milligan.

The spot next to Wadestown

Library will now be known as Spike Milligan Corner.

It had special significance to Milligan as he had donated two golden totara and two kowhai trees in Philip Myers Park, which his wartime friend Harry Edgington planted in 1980.

Spike kept contact with Harry throughout their lives and often stayed with Harry and his fam-

ily in their Sefton Street house.

Harry’s daughter Francie told of the fun that they had with the man she knew as Uncle Spike and also revealed a connection with his famous ‘Ying Tong’ song.

She said that, when Spike introduced Harry to his fellow Goons, Harry Secombe kept calling him “Edgerton”.

In frustration, Milligan said

“It’s Edgington, Edgington”.

He emphasised the final syllables by saying “Yington.

Yington”.

So, next time you are in Wadestown, stop by the library, admire the trees and pay your respects to those old wartime friends.

You may even fancy you hear the ‘Ying Tong’ song as you wander by.

Celebrating 100 years in June 2019

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This Friday March 15 marks the official opening of the Tawa Town Plaza, the final stage of a series of improvements to make the centre a more attractive, vibrant and safe space.

There’ll be speeches and singing as the community, contractors and council officials come together to celebrate the completion of this major project.

Mayor Justin Lester says a large part of its success is due to the active involvement of the Tawa community.

The project was broken down into three phases – improved pedestrian access between the main street and the shopping district, the commissioning of a large wall mural, and an upgrade of Tawa’s central plaza.

Fatality On Monday night, just before 9.30pm, a 25-year-old man died at the scene of an accident in Ngauranga Gorge, Wellington while working on SH1 south of Johnsonville.

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Police report that early indications are the person who died was hit by a work vehicle.

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Huge gift to Free Ambulance The wheels will keep turning at Wellington Free Ambulance thanks to a generous donation by the Wellington Community Trust.

Wellington Free Ambulance was last week presented with $500,000 to help it continue to provide its free 24/7 emergency paramedic service across Greater Wellington and Wairarapa.

Wellington Free Ambulance Chief Executive Mike Grant called the gift “phenomenal” saying it would ensure frontline ambulances stay on the road.

“We’re grateful for the incredible generosity of Wellington Community Trust over the years but this is huge for us,” Mike said.

By John Murphy

Challenge 2000 was nearly called ‘Bridges 2000’, Challenge founder, Kitty McKinley told National Party leader, Simon Bridges at morning tea on Thursday. “ S o c ie t y n e e d s m o r e bridges that bring together the different sectors of the community, and that’s what we do,” she explained.

Welcomed to Challenge 2000 with a mihi whakatu by staff, volunteers and young people, Simon Bridges spent the day in the Ohariu electorate with local National MP Brett Hudson.

He joined Challenge 2000 for a biscuit, a cup of tea and a scheduled chat that became an hour-long visit.

Kitty was quick to point out that key to Challenge’s ongoing success is the creation of a positive loving community where people believe they can achieve.

Acknowledging that seri-

GWRC credit rating up 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 GWRC in the top seven of twelve AA-rated councils.

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

“Greater Wellington’s rating is not just a reflection of its level of debt but also a consideration of other factors, such as: financial management; budgetary performance and liquidity,” he adds.

ous social problems weren’t solved overnight, she told the two MP’s that society needs a system that endures longer than a single parliamentary term, making them accountable for achievements and responsible, learning from failures.

She highlighted how difficult it is trying to work with the ‘silos’ created by various government departments not working together.

Focussing briefly on last year’s “cluster” of suicides in Porirua, she said the country needs to do more to help our young, and, the most vulnerable need to be identified and helped.

Challenge 2000 Director, Steve O’Connor agrees.

Working in schools, the community, and the youth justice system, “… we do more than we are funded for because that is part of our ethic; we just try to make it work,” he says.

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“Awesome acoustic” for concert Voix de femmes’ first concert of the year is entitled Litanies, and takes place in the lovely Hall of Memories at the National War Memorial on Saturday April 6 at 2.30pm.

Spokesperson Judy Berryman says the serenity and awesome acoustic of the space is the “perfect setting” for the programme.

She says says Litanies à la Vierge Noire was inspired by composer Francis Poulenc’s visit to Rocamadour in France’s Dordogne region, where he was struck

by the devotion of the pilgrims in the chapel half-hollowed into the rock.

The programme also includes Pablo Casals’ Nigra sum. “This is regarded by many as one of the most ravishing works for women’s voices ever written,” says Judy.

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Wadestown residents defy weather for local fair

By Brian Sheppard

The Wadestown Fair, organised by the Wadestown Residents’ Association (WRA), has, for twenty years, been a highlight in the local calendar.

A long-time president of the WRA John Shrapnell, started it to bring together local people, promote

Wadestown’s community groups and to undertake fundraising.

His vision, to keep the fair as an event by and for the people of Wadestown, remains central to its success.

Experience has taught the need for a backup plan for bad weather and this paid off on Saturday when the rains came.

The stalls were moved to the Presbyterian and St Luke’s church halls, with the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in the nearby Plunket Rooms.

All three venues were packed with a vibrant atmosphere, so the rain didn’t deter the crowds.

And I’m sure the youngsters will remember their special Teddy Bears’ picnic for year to come.

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The first decent rain of the year hit last week and tested our infrastructure, especially drainage, transport and the stability of our hillsides.

That it largely held up, and what didn’t was quickly repaired, means it’s a good time to appreciate that so much of what keeps our lives functioning at every level, and makes New Zealand a first world country, is that we have a great functioning, generally well-resourced infrastructure which no one appreciates until it fails.

I commented in Parliament last week that anyone who doesn’t understand the need for good governance should go to a country which doesn’t have a decent functioning bureaucracy to build their society’s infrastructure and keep it functioning. Their public servants don’t get paid, the laws don’t get enforced, and to get anything done you have to pay off the right people. The effects of natural and manmade disasters in those places are far more severe than necessary.

The result of weak governance is a ‘might is right’ attitude which creates very unfair societies where all the wealth is concentrated in the hands of very few.

And so having a strong and

courageous government prepared to introduce laws and policies which may not make everyone happy, especially those who benefit from changing nothing, is essential.

That’s what we have in New Zealand currently; a government prepared to do the right things.

Naturally the opposition are criticising us and using the sort of attack ads and other tactics commonplace in the USA to do it.

What we do ask is that people know that whatever decisions are made, the intention is to create a better New Zealand for those who come after us; if we only did what is best for politicians then we would do nothing.

It can sometimes take a few years to discover the effects of bad government policy; leaky homes and problems with the electricity industry are a couple examples.

As your MP, I make sure the long term interests of our electorate are being heard in the debate. Listening to as many of you as possible, especially those who know a lot more than me on particular topics, gives me the confidence to represent the local viewpoint.

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The ‘West Fest’ gala celebrates its fifth birthday when it returns to Johnsonville’s West Park School on Saturday March 16.

Tane Woodley, chairperson of the organising committee, says the primary focus of West Fest is to have a day where the community comes together to have fun.

“It lets our children see their friends, families, and teachers working and playing alongside each other.”

He says funds raised from the previous West Fests have been used in their very popular climbing structure play area.

“But first and foremost, we want everyone who comes along to be able to have a good time so we are mindful of keeping prices affordable and having plenty of free entertainment on offer,” says Tane.

From 11am till 2pm, West Park School will host what he says is an”incredible” array of food, free stage acts, fun activities and bargains.

“As well as the comfort food offerings expected of a school gala like a sausage

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sizzle, café and sweet shop, we will also have homemade dumplings, curry, fries and bacon rolls to satisfy the hunger pangs.

“And we’ll have some old favourite activities such as the toilet paper catapult and shooting range.”

As well, he says, there will be new fun games such as jousting and Quidditch shots and a giant inflatable obstacle slide alongside the bouncy castles.

“And the stage entertainment line-up featuring a range of school and wider Wellington performers and community groups is looking as great as always,” he says.

Tane says Easy Swim remains their major sponsor for the fifth year, alongside generous donations from Kelly Club, Jane Johnson of Tommy’s Real Estate and Johnsonville House of Travel.

“The continued support from Coq au Vin, Springfree Trampolines, Johnsonville Lions and Johnsonville Rotary is also greatly appreciated,” he says.

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Sisters Georgia, Michaela and Eve Young, all students at West Park School, are looking forward to the school’s gala on Saturday. PHOTO supplied.

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Ohariu MP Greg O’Connor is concerned about the withdrawal and reduction of vital services from the electorate despite it being, he says, well-placed to become one of the fastest-growing areas in the country.

He points out that extensive “Greenfields” areas, for example Woodridge, over the back of Churton Park, and at the back of Crofton Downs, are amongst the very few places in the city available for housing development.

As well as private development, these areas are, he says, ripe for the Government’s Kiwibuild programme, and also forBunnythorpe the growth of affordable rental housing for low income families, the responsibility of Wellington City Council.

Yet, he feels, national organisations are making complex decisions about downsizing here without properly evaluating the level of growth that is set to occur, or the effect on the local community.

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Postshop services, and the possible reduction of hours the Johnsonville Police station is open as examples.

He queries the logic and the level of analysis undertaken in decisions about scaling back in the middle of the sort of growth potential of this area.

The Government, he says, cannot do anything about the closure of the Kiwibank office and the withdrawal of its face-to-face services back to Lower Hutt. “Kiwibank was specifically set up to ensure there could be no political interference and there are good reasons for that.”

Greg notes however, that the other trading banks seem to be reading the signs.

“They are still here.”

So he queries whether Kiwibank properly evaluated its options.

He has the same queries about NZPost which, in relocating its branch, is instituting a nationwide policy of outsourcing its services in other businesses.

“I hope they maintain the same level of service here,” he says.

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

Question: Should children be vaccinated?

Kristina Ramsbottom, Churton Park “Yes! 100 percent!”

Fiona Julian, Churton Park “Yes. Anything I can do to prevent them getting ill, I’ll do it.”

Nic Wehrli, Khandallah “I think so. It eliminates risks.”

Georgine Mohuanga, Whitby “Every person makes their own mind up.”

Pat Collier, Johnsonville “Yes I do! It protects the whole of society.”

Rose Griggs, Newlands “Yes. I’ve had five children and have 19 grandchildren. All vaccinated.”

LETTERS to the editor

Fall on your sword Chris Dear Editor Chris Laidlaw should fall on his sword and resign. (Independent Herald p.6 March 6) but he justifies his incompetence to his new bus company route system in saying - most big cities in the world have or are in the process of adopting the Hub / Spoke design for public transport!

Sadly for Chris, Greater Wellington is built along north/south running fault ridges, valleys and Not on large open flat area like

America!

Bus hubs simply do not work efficiently around hilly Wellington and that is exactly why the previous bus company had tried and true bus service routes designed for the commuters living along these valley routes, if Chris ever bothered to actually think about it before supping with the devil Martin Beck Mornington (abridged)

Now’s your chance!

On Saturday Oc tober 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.

We have already started to talk 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 that concern you. (We’ll do our best to get you

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Letters on any other issues of community interest are also welcomed.

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Wellington City Council has released its 2019-20 draft Annual Plan, which includes a rates increase of 3.9 percent.

This draft basically refines and notifies any changes to the city’s 10-year-plan.

Andy Foster, long-standing OnslowWestern Wharangi Ward councillor, says one significant local proposal is the creation of a Karori-wide Business Improvement District.

“BIDs are established by and for local business communities to promote the area, advocate for it, plan, organise events, deliver projects and promotions, undertake beautification and so on,” says Andy.

“Businesses vote on whether to have a BID, and elect their own representatives to run it.

“They are funded by Council levying an extra rate on all businesses in the BID area.”

Council then returns that rates money immediately to the BID to deliver its strategic plan.

Ba r r ie Ke ena n, cu r r ent ly se cretary of the Marsden Village BID, says their BID is being developed.

“There are workshops at Karori Community Centre on March 19 and 20, to be followed by a poll of all Karori businesses in early May,” he adds.

“If successful the Karori BID will replace the very successful Marsden Village BID.” Andy says the plan is for the Karori organisation to be operative by the start of the new financial year on July 1.

For the Northern Suburbs, the most significant change is that funding of $796,000 has been brought forward for the Alex Moore Park Sports Hub. Northern Ward Takapu Councillor Peter Gilberd says construction is expected to start in the 2019/20 year after a decade of community and council effort.

“T h is is a $ 4.2 m illion project.

“The annual plan will also see the final instalment of the $22.5 million allocated to Waitohi, the community hub. “and the budget for bus shelters is being doubled, to provide more shelters for users of public transport”.

“The redevelopment of Newlands Park will be planned this year but work will start in the following year,” he adds.

City-wide, the major changes are recent decisions to go ahead with the building of the Convention and Exhibition Centre, and the strengthening of the Town Hall. The St James Theatre will also be strengthened, and a start will be made on the Prince of Wales / Omaroro reservoir, which will ensure that water is available to Wellington Hospital in a natural disaster.

The draft plan is at https://wellington. govt.nz/your-council/meetings/committees/long-term-and-annual-plan-committee/2019/03/14 Consultation will occur from April 1-29 and by June 3, the final draft goes to the Annual Plan Committee, to be adopted

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EYE ON CRIME In Johnsonville intruders climbed over the padlocked gate at the construction site of the new library in Moorefield Road. A locked toolbox on the ground floor was pried open and several tools, including rotating lasers and dyna drills, were stolen.

A black Nissan Micra hatchback parked briefly during the early evening in the Mall carpark in Johnsonville Road was stolen.

Intruders entered a house in Chesterton Street through the front door which had been left insecure due to a faulty lock.

A large screen TV, a PS4, cash and cigarettes were stolen.

A white Toyota Landcruiser stationwagon parked in the early evening in the Mall carpark in Johnsonville Road was broken into via a smashed driver’s window and a radar detector was stolen.

The front registration plate was stolen from a white Ford Ranger

utility parked overnight in Wanaka Street.

In Newlands a white Holden Colorado utility vehicle parked overnight in Kenmore Street had all four tyres deflated and an unsuccessful attempt was made to steal a red Suzuki motorcycle which had been parked chained and secured overnight in Helston Road.

A stanley knife had been jammed into the ignition and left at the scene.

Attempts to remove the securing chain were unsuccessful.

A gold Toyota Corolla saloon parked overnight at the corner of Beazley Avenue and Helston Road was damaged in an unsuccessful attempt to steal it. The rear right quarterlight window was smashed to gain access and the ignition was damaged. Significant damage was done to the door panels and some football gear and clothing items were stolen.

In Grenada Village a grey Mazda Axela hatchback parked locked overnight on the road in Tyrico Way was stolen.

In Karori a black Mitsubishi Outlander stationwagon parked overnight in a shared driveway, possibly unlocked, in Hazlewood Avenue was entered and a small amount of cash stolen.

The garden area of a house in the process of being sold in Woodhouse Avenue was entered and screens on the deck area in front of the ranchslider doors were badly damaged. No entry was gained, but a large quantity of plants was stolen from the garden.

In Wadestown a white Nissan Navara utility vehicle parked, locked and alarmed, overnight in Norwich Street was entered via the tray which was not alarmed. A quantity of trade power tools were stolen.

Providing the best for children

By Glenise Dreaver

Over the last year, the Cashmere Avenue School has made massive investments in the environment they provide for children.

In 2018, Principal Kate Christie consulted with the students on the improvements that could be made.

They suggested three things; a new playground, more colour around the school and more native planting.

The Home and School committee raised over $90,000 towards this beautification and re-equipping the playground and other resources.

“The final piece of the puzzle was

Artist Joe Mcmenamin with his newly-finished mural Guardians of Mt Kaukau in the grounds of Cashmere Primary School. PHOTO: Edwin Sue.

the completion of a mural by artist Joe Mcmenamin over the weekend” says Sonia Glen, the chairperson for the Home and School Committee.

The school will hold its annual fund-raising fair on March 24 and Sonia is confident that with the help of her team of 35 volunteers on the fair committee, and the wider school community, they will be able to continue to support the school.

Initiatives such as IT support and further updates to the school’s outdoor spaces are on the agenda.

The committee have good reason to believe that this fair will help them achieve their goals and will be the best ever.

As well as the food and entertainment stalls, the single biggest fundraiser is always their huge – and famous – jumble/white elephant stall, with a long queue forming outside the gate before the fair opens.

And Sonia says the current Marie Kondo “downsizing” trend (keep only what speaks joy to you, or is useful) has resulted in an even bigger-than-usual quantity of quality items for sale.

Cashmere Avenue Prima r y School fair will be held in the school grounds on Sunday March 24 between 11-3pm.

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In Wilton a house in Wilton Road was entered although there were no signs of a forced entry. A bedroom was ransacked and an Ipad and a power bank are known to have been stolen.

A blue Toyota Prius hatchback, parked briefly at the corner of Wilton Road and Curtis Road during the early afternoon, had its front passenger window smashed and a handbag taken.

The handbag contained cash, a driver’s licence and several bank cards. Within 20 minutes one of the cards had been fraudulently used at a fast food outlet and 10 minutes later it had been used

again for $50 cash withdrawal.

Both transactions were made via Paywave.

In Kelburn a grey Mazda utility vehicle parked in Plunket Street was broken into via a smashed left rear window. A MacBook Air computer was stolen.

In Northland a vehicle parked unlocked in the driveway of a house in Curtis Street was entered and $50 in coins taken.

A white Toyota Hilux utility vehicle parked overnight had its left rear window smashed to gain entry. A first aid kit, three high vis work jackets and some dog biscuits were stolen.

Brett’s Brief National Party List MP based in Ōhāriu

When it comes to a Capital Gains Tax, very few New Zealanders will be bystanders.

The Government’s Tax Working Group recommends one of the highest rates of Capital Gains Tax in the world. Very little escapes its net - small business owners, farmers, investors, lifestyle block owners would all be hit.

Even the family home could be carved up for tax purposes if you have flatmates or a home office.

The Capital Gains Tax will act as a massive disincentive to save, invest or build a productive business.

The Government would literally be taxing our prosperity.

How is it fair on the small business owner who works hard building up their business, pays tax every single year, who creates jobs and pays wages?

The Government would take a third of the nest egg they had intended to live on in retirement when they sell up.

How is it fair if an $8 million home on Oriental Bay is exempt, but a $350,000 rental in Newlands gets hammered with a Capital Gains Tax? It’s misleading to claim only the wealthy will pay Capital Gains Tax. The wealthy can afford good accountants to minimise their tax.

It’s the small business owner, your local plumber or hairdresser who will end up paying the tax. It will also impact every New Zealander with a KiwiSaver account.

National doesn’t think that’s fair. We believe in rewarding Kiwis who are working hard to get ahead. Those people who risk their own money to employ others and start a business, we don’t think you should be taxed on your hard work.

You work hard all your life, it’s not right that you’re taxed hard before retirement. That’s not fair, that’s not the Kiwi way.

Contact me 29 Broderick Road, Johnsonville brett.hudson@parliament.govt.nz 04 478 0628

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Rugged up against the weather these helpers on the Guides biscuit stall, Anna Larkin, Cooper, Kathy Froy, Katherine Ng and Hayley Ng, were smiling despite the cold. Playcentre Mum Penni Wakelin paints Ashley Nixon’s face Thursday February 28, 2019 6 Olivia

OUT&about PHOTOS: Brian Sheppard

Crofton Downs Carnival

By Brian Sheppard

A late summer day in the sun to enjoy a picnic, kids’ football and a bouncy castle. That was the hope of the Playcentre and the Crofton Downs residents who organised this Crofton Downs Carnival at Huntleigh Park.

On the day, the weather was cool, overcast and windy but, as Ohariu MP Greg O’Connor said when he opened the festivities, hardy Wellingtonians don’t let that put them off.

Families gathered and the programme went ahead as planned.

Orga n isers Toby Green a nd A my Crookston explained that this was the carnival’s fifth year. Although close to the surrounding communities of Ngaio, Wadestown and Wilton, Crofton Downs is isolated from them by spectacular bush.

This event serves as a family fun day to develop the important sense of neighbourliness in this community and extend it to the families in its new housing area.

Councillors, MPs and local community service groups were there to support the event and make the connections that help to support the Crofton Downs community.

The Playcentre was also open for a bit of shelter and did a roaring trade with face-painting so, despite the weather, all the boxes were ticked for a lovely community event.

Carnival organisers Toby Green, Crofton Downs resident, and Amy Crookston of Ngaio Playcentre

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A taste of the great musicals at Carterton Events Centre Operatunity’s From Phantom to Les Mis is having concert goers call it ‘5-star’ ‘beautifully balanced’ and ‘glorious’! This exquisite concert has made audiences around NZ both laugh and cry! Join Operatunity veteran Karl Perigo, esteemed soprano Amanda Atlas, ‘versatile performer’ Stuart Coats, crowd pleaser Tainui Kuru, angelic soprano Kelly

Harris and pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones for a showcase of your favourite musicals; from Secret Garden to Cats, Miss Saigon to Sunset Boulevard, singing along will be irresistible and happily encouraged!

Coming to Carterton Events Centre 11am March 29th. Tickets $35, group discounts available. To book call 0508 266 237, or online at www.operatunity.co.nz

More accommodation - and bird sanctuary on the Remutaka Cycle Trail If you’re looking for handy accommodation midway on the Remutaka Cycle Trail, Te Rakau Bird Sanctuary is perfect! Stay in character cabins in the form of self-contained converted railway carriages and make a complete nature weekend of it.

The Sanctuary is on 13.6 hectares and is a refuge for the many native birds

that frequent the garden and trees year round.

Owners Dougal and Denise MacKenzie have identified tui, bellbirds, kereru, fantails, kingfishers, grey warblers, shining cuckoo, grey heron, kahu, karearea, ducks, bitterns, pukeko and dabchicks at various times as well as some common introduced garden birds.

Crowd favourite Jaime Fitzgerald sings again at Regent 58 See crowd favourite Jaime Fitzgerald and enjoy food from Firebird International Street Eats from 5pm Saturday, 30 March.

Regent 58’s beer is renowned for its unfiltered, unpasteurised and naturally conditioned - steering clear of the hoppy trend that currently dominates the craft beer market. Regent 58 offers a balanced type of ale where the hops and malts produce

a good combination of tastes, aromas and flavours that are crisp and moreish.

The team would be happy to give visitors a tour of the brewery where they’ll explain how they use a traditional gravity fed system. They’ll show you how they brew their ales and give tastings of the over half dozen varieties they produce.

Tours are $15.

Museum of Sheep and Shearing – and retail for your woollies, etc Welcome to The Wool Shed Museum.

Located just one and a half hours from Wellington, we’re a hands-on heritage museum in Masterton close to Aratoi Museum of Arts and Queen Elizabeth Park. At the Museum you’ll find so much more to stimulate your knowledge of history and actual activities on sheep farms.

We are a visitor attraction of international quality and we welcome visitors from all over New Zealand as well as thousands of visitors from around the world.

Top off your visit to The Wool Shed by browsing among the many wool products and souvenir items in our shop.

Open 7 days/week 10am – 4pm.

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Motorplex 51st NZ Nationals, Masterton Sat 23 March, Sun 24 March Jaime Fitzgerald, Regent 58, Carterton Sat 30 March It’s Showtime: Family Friendly Magic and Illusion Show Wairarapa College, Masterton Fri 29 March

Weddings, Civil Unions and Renewal of Vows are significant milestones in our lives.

Hi, I’m Roz and I live in, and know well, the beautiful Wairarapa. It would be an honour to help you design a special ceremony that reflects your relationship and love. Together we can create a personalised ceremony that is meaningful to you both.

Whatever your circumstances, be it informal, simple, traditional back-yard or beach, I will take your dreams and ideas and help provide a day to remember.

Being a celebrant is about helping and encouraging people to celebrate all the special moments in life – not just the obvious ones.

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Stonehenge Aotearoa

Stonehenge – an insight into your ancestors Although similar in size and appearance to the Stonehenge on Salisbury plain, Stonehenge Aotearoa is not a replica. It is a complete and working structure designed for its precise location in NZ. Situated in the Wairarapa countryside, Stonehenge Aotearoa

is a window into the past where the visitor can rediscover the knowledge of their ancestors. In January we are open every day. Book your tour @ Stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz or ring 06 377 1600 or email: info@stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz

Phone: (06) 377 1600 | 51 Ahiaruhe Road, R.D.2 Carterton Email: info@stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz | Web: www.stonehenge-aotearoa.co.nz

national museum of sheep & shearing

• New and historic shearing equipment, sheep farm gear and wool crafts.

• The story of shearing – its beginnings and how it became an international sport.

• The history of sheep farming.

• Live shearing demonstrations for groups can be arranged with prior notice.

• Spinning and weaving demonstrations on Wednesdays or by arrangement.

• Shop for wool garments and souvenirs.

12 dixon street, masterton.

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Wednesday March 13, 2019

SPORT Sports talk

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with Jacob Page

Space is best for McKenzie’s mojo I f D a m ia n McKe n z ie i s wea r ing the All Black No 10 jersey in a crucial game this year, I would be very concerned.

The enigmatic Chiefs’ livewi re has a ga me best described as controlled chaos and it is best suited to the fullback position.

The 23-year-old is running the backline for the Chiefs

likely because of two reasons.

T he C h iefs don’t have a better option unless they want to go back in time 10 years and play Stephen Donald.

Secondly, the All Blacks’ brain trust seem determined to turn McKenzie into our back-up No 10.

However, the early moments of the Chiefs game against the Crusaders showed how

McKenzie’s decision-making isn’t up to scratch.

His aimless chip-kick led to the Crusaders racing 60m down field and scoring the opening try and then a cutout pass deep in their own 22 created an easy intercept try for Sevu Reece.

It is not a criticism of McKenzie, more just a need to realise his talents are not best

utilised in the 10 jersey.

He is best served when he can inject himself with time and space, against tired defences.

His decision making is best when he only has to worry about what he is going to do.

T he cur rent situation reminds me of when the same group of men tried to turn Ben Smith, the world’s best

fullback, into a centre.

It was tried, it didn’t work and the idea was dropped.

This McKenzie experiment needs to go the same way.

McKenzie is an excellent utility back to come off the bench in key games.

The best two No 10s in New Zealand are Beauden Barrett and Richie Mo’unga and that should not be up for debate.

Pump Track a hit with students Raroa Intermediate School’s deputy principal, Matt Tilley, reports that the Raroa Pump Track opened for business on Monday last week “and it has been a sell-out ever since”.

“With huge numbers riding it daily, the students are thrilled with the new add it ion to t he bi ke t rack.

“It is asphalted, therefore it can be ridden by bikes, scooters, skateboards and drift bikes,” he says.

Matt also reports on what Raroa pupil Isaac McLean has to say about it.

“He says that it is the sickest thing

he has ever seen at any school ever…

“We are so lucky to have such an awesome facility and kids Isaac knows from other schools are super-jealous.”

The pump track is made up of 14 rollers and two big steep berms with two entries from the cycling loop track.

“The school has been abuzz after 3pm each day, with heaps of students and parents coming down to take on the challenge,” says Matt.

He is inviting the community to bring the family down in the weekend for a ride on it and to enjoy the speed of all the little rollers.

Patrick Gray shows a stylish scooter move on the newly-completed Raroa Pump Track.

PHOTO supplied

Public Notice

Epic walk by army captains

Students trial Johnsonville 5km Walk and Run The countdown is on for the Team Yip Johnsonville 5km Walk and Run to be held on Sunday March 24, with just over a week to go.

The 5km loop from Alex Moore Park up to the northern walkway and the scenic Old Coach Road track had a trial run this week with student leaders from Raroa Intermediate.

Several students made their way to the top of the track and the lookout to get a feel for the route and to also spread the word to classmates back at the school.

The event is staged by the Lions Club of Johnsonville who are lending their support to help Raroa fundraise for the completion of their new Covered Outdoor Learning Area.

The COLA is a massive canopy over the

main courtyard at the school, including a brand new multi-purpose sports surface that will provide weather protection and much-needed flexibility for staging school events and programmes.

“It will be a great day out for everyone and a real community occasion” says Ross Brown, president of the Johnsonville Lions. “The Walk and Run is ideal for families to enjoy a Sunday morning together and to support their local community.”

The energetic walkers/runners leave the start at Raroa School at 10am, with the Sunday Strollers going at 10.05am and five minutes after that the Family Pace section begins. By 11am, the Finish Line Festival and entertainment start and by 11.45am, spot prize winners are announced.

A trial of the 5km Johnsonville Walk and Run circuit was held by Raroa students earlier this week. PHOTO: Supplied

At 6.45am today, army captains Laura and Tane North left Pukeahu war memorial on an epic 700-kilometre walk to Auckland to raise funds for their preschool son’s treatment.

Three and a half year-old Elijah, the third of their four children, was born with microcephaly and an undiagnosed genetic condition, meaning he has a small head because of abnormal brain development, and the genetic condition affects most of his body.

He cannot speak, is legally blind, is fed through a tube and has a total of 14 health issues.

Elijah made great progress following four three-week treatment sessions at the Neurological and Physical Abilitation (Napa) Centre in Australia. Laura and Tane are aiming to raise $56,000 to give him four more three-week sessions over the next two years.

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Te Kura o Otari Māori Immersion Strand The Māori Immersion Strand at Otari School is a Special Programme. It consists of three classes, educating children in te reo Māori.

The Board of Trustees is currently seeking enrolments in the Maori Immersion Strand. The Board has determined that there are limited spaces available for out of zone students for terms 3 and 4, 2019 and for terms 1 and 2, 2020. Students who will be starting school for the first time after 1 June 2019 will be given priority, (i.e, a year 0 in 2019 or a year 1 in 2020.)

Applications must be received by Friday 5 April. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by Friday 12 April.

In the event that there are more applicants than spaces available, then a ballot will be held to select students on Monday 8 April. The ballot will follow the Ministry of Education defined priority. Parents will be informed of the outcome within four days.

•Closing date for application: Friday 5 April 2019 •Ballot date: (if needed) Monday 8 April •Applicants notified: by Friday 12 April •Application forms are available by emailing office@otari.school.nz Clifford Wicks Principal

Te Kāwai Rumaki Reo Māori o Te Kura o Otari He Hōtaka Motuhake te Kāwai Rumaki Reo Māori kei Te Kura o Otari. E toru ngā akomanga e whakaako tamariki ana ki te reo Māori.

E rapu Rēhitatanga ana te Poari Kaitiaki mō te Kāwai Rūmaki Reo Māori. Kua whakatau te Poari e wātea ana he tūranga mō ngā ākonga e noho ana i waho i te rohe o te kura mō ngā wāhanga 3 me te 4, 2019, me ngā wāhanga 1 me te 2, 2020. Ka whai tikanga ngā ākonga ka timata i te kura i muri o 1 pīpiri 2019. (Arā, he tau 0 i te tau 2019, he tau 1 i te tau 2020).

Me whiwhi mātou i ngā tono ā mua i te paunga o te Rāmere te 5 o Paenga whā-whā. Ā te Rāmere te 12 o Paenga whā-whā ka whakamōhiotia ngā kaitono ki ngā hua.

Mehemea ka tūpono te nui ake o ngā kaitono i ngā tūranga e wātea ana, ka māperetia ngā ākonga ā te Rāhina te 8 o Paenga whāwhā. Ka whakahaeretia te māperetanga i runga anō i ngā tikanga i tatūtia e Te Tāhuhu o te Mātauranga. Ka whakamōhiotia ngā mātua ki ngā hua ā roto i te whā rā.

•Rā kati mō ngā tono: Rāmere 5 o Paenga whā-whā 2019 •Rā māperetanga: (mēnā ka hiahiatia) Rāhina 8 o Paenga whā whā •Ka whakamōhiotia ngā kaitono: ā te Ramere 12 o Pāenga whawha, i mua rānei •Ka whiwhi koe i ngā puka tono mā te īmēra ki office@otari. school.nz Clifford Wicks Tumuaki

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