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Wainuiomata’s Maori Wardens are the last stop before calling the police and senior warden Mandy Atkinson dedicates most days of the week and some weekends to serving the community.

One thing Wainuiomata Maori Warden Mandy Atkinson enjoys the most about her job is the interaction with the community.

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Mandy Atkinson on duty most days of the week in the town centre of Wainuiomata. PHOTO: Gerald Rillstone

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She has had various jobs over the years, a postie for New Zealand Post, factory work, among other things, but for the last four years patrolling the streets of Wainuiomata and helping out were needed has been her lot.

“The people I was boarding with in the Hutt decide to move

over here and I had the option of going with them or finding my own place,” Mandy says.

“I was living with people who were Maori Wardens and I thought I would join up, and I enjoy it most of the time.”

“It is a very demanding job at times and sometimes the last thing I want when I knock off

is to be getting visitors.”

Mandy says there is a need to switch off sometimes especially if it has been a busy day.

A lot of the job involves talking to people, educating them and preventing situations from escalating where possible.

“The job is also about creating a network and using that to

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work with government agencies,” she says.

“Educating is a good tool I use that a lot point out the consequences of actions.”

Over the last few months the demands have been quite high she says, but help is on its way with five more new wardens soon to be inducted.

Peter Fellows intends to keep himself busy even though he has had to give up his passion for leading the cubs of Wainuiomata. PHOTO: Gerald Rillstone

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Peter has never been far from adventure himself and has had a go at most things.

“You name it I have done it, abseiling, scuba diving, four wheel driving adventures, fixed wing airplanes and gliders even helicopters,” he says.

The once fit builder, truck driver and machinery operator received sever injuries in a work place accident and as a result of on going difficulties has had to give one of his passions, leading the Cubs.

“I have got all sorts of valves and tubes that have been fitted in my head and a bad back so I have been told medically I should give it up,” Peter says.

“I was a Cub and a Scout myself,” Peter says.

“My daughter started out with Keas and I helped out there and became a leader and then went on to help out with Cubs and became a leader there,” he says.

“I enjoyed it and I will miss it we took the groups out to Castle Point and had camp fires out in the open.”

“I was the only leader there fro a long time,” he says.

Peter trained and went on seminars to gain his beads and last week was awarded with the bronze tiki which leaders can be nominated for after 15 years of service to the movement and for going above and beyond in carrying out their duties.

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Toxic algae update – a tale of contrast Toxic algae levels this week are on the increase across the region, but especially in Wairarapa’s Ruamahanga catchment where some sites are nearing, or are at, safety guideline levels.

Heavy rainfall is predicted for western parts of the region, which should help keep toxic algae in check. Greater Wellington is urging people not to swim for 48 hours following heavy rainfall, due to the risk of illness from pathogens that may washed into local rivers and streams.

Unfortunately, no heavy rain is predicted for Wairarapa so toxic algae levels are likely to remain high in some areas.

Current toxic algae status · Kapiti Coast: toxic algae in the Otaki River have increased to 10 percent riverbed cover south of SH1. In the Waikanae River toxic algal levels are 5 percent riverbed cover south of SH1. These fall within safety guidelines, but the rain effect will make the water unsafe for swimming for 48 hours. · Hutt Catchment: toxic algae levels remain low in the Hutt River, ~5 percent riverbed cover at Silverstream Bridge was the highest level observed this week.

No toxic algae were observed at the Pakuratahi River at Kaitoke Regional Park. The rain effect will make the water unsafe for swimming for 48 hours. · Ruamahanga Catchment: toxic algae levels are at 20 percent riverbed cover (right on guideline levels) at both the Ruamahanga River at Double Bridges and Waingawa River at South Road monitoring sites. Care should be taken at these locations.

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inbrief news Old mobile phones help fundraise for new hospital People wanting to say goodbye to their old mobile phones are being called on to donate them and help support the new Wellington Regional Children’s Hospital.

The Mobile Phone Recycling Appeal is an initiative that enables people to put their old phones to good use for the local charity.

Recycling for Charities has partnered with Wellington Hospitals Foundation and is hoping to be inundated with old phones.

“Funds raised from this Appeal will go towards equipment for the new hospital.

We launched this initiative in November and we want to raise as much as we can for something that will benefit local children ” said Daniel Talbot, Director of Recycling for Charity.

Walk2work Walk2Work Day celebrations today provide the motivation to take your favorite walk to work, walk the kids to school or hop off the bus or train a couple of stops earlier and walk to work or school.

Other suggested ways are to park your car further from your destination and walk to the shop or cafe and lastly join an organised walk.

ABOVE: The Hutt River levels of toxic algae are currently low.

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RIGHT: Toxic algae, also known as cyanobacteria, are an ancient group of bacteria that have been around for over three billion years. They occur in almost every environment and are common in rivers and lakes in New Zealand.

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The Ruamahanga catchment sites will be reassessed on Monday 11 March to see if stronger warnings are needed.

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Biosecurity New Zealand (part of the Ministry for Primary Industries) and the Department of Conservation (DOC) have launched an online training programme to help New Zealanders identify suspected myrtle rust infections in their backyards.

The plant fungus can be hard to identify without training and can look different during seasonal changes. The new online training modules provide resources to better understand the fungus and its symptoms.

The courses can be found at www. myrtlerust.org.nz, a site developed by Biosecurity New Zealand and DOC that provides guidance for people that are interested in learning more about myrtle rust in New Zealand.

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inbrief news Wellington businesses to take on fewer apprentices Almost two thirds of Wellington employers say they will hire fewer apprentices if a Government proposal to merge polytechs into one national body is implemented - according to new research.

A survey of more than 920 employers from around New Zealand (including a sample in Wellington) conducted over the past two weeks by the country’s largest Industry Training Organisation (ITO), found that employer confidence in the proposed structure was so low that almost two thirds (63 percent) said they will either stop hiring apprentices or take on less apprentices.

Garry Fissenden CEO of The Skills Organisation, which represents 22 industries, 4,400 employers and over 10,000 apprentices, says it is clear the Government has underestimated the impact the changes would have on the productivity of trade businesses - and the resulting employment prospects for thousands of Kiwi youth.

Dentists point to US sugary drink tax as prevention The Californian city of Berkeley has now seen a 50 per cent decrease in sugary drink consumption and Kiwi dentists are not surprised.

The New Zealand Dental Association (NZDA) continues to advocate for a sugary drink tax, which is in line with World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.

“We have been saying this for a number of years now - a sugary drink tax can reduce consumption - even more specifically we’ve been talking about Berkeley for a couple of years too,” said NZDA sugary drinks spokesperson Dr Rob Beaglehole.

Dr Beaglehole is highlighting that NZDA commented in 2017 on a study in PLOS Medicine journal study showing sales were cut by nearly 10% after the introduction of the sugary drinks tax on 1 March 2015.

Wheels keep on turning at Wellington 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 presented with $500,000 to help it continue to provide its free 24/7 emergency paramedic service across Greater Wellington and Wairarapa.

Every year paramedic crews respond to more than 102,000 calls and around 58,000 incidents, but they could not do what they do without supporters like the Wellington Community Trust.

Wellington Free Ambulance Chief Executive Mike Grant explained how phenomenal the gift was and that 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 says.

“The money gifted is unrestricted which means we can put it towards wherever it’s needed,” he says.

Wellington Com munity Tr u s t C h a i r m a n Roge r Palairet said to give to an organisation as iconic as Wellington Free Ambulance is a

From left, Wellington Free Ambulance Paramedic Sean Thompson, Wellington Community Trust Chairman Roger Palairet, Wellington Free Ambulance patron Shirley Martin, Wellington Community Trust Chief Executive Georgie Ferrari, Wellington Free Ambulance Chief Executive Mike Grant, and Wellington Free Ambulance Chairman Ross Martin. PHOTO Supplied

privilege.

“This opportunity will provide Wellington Free Ambulance with head room and freedom to do other things that will be worthwhile in the future,” Roger says.

“We’re delighted to support Wellington Free Ambulance” Wellington Community Trust has been supporting Wel-

lington Free Ambulance for a number of years.

Mike says the support is a testament to the incredible work our 300 staff and 100 volunteers do, across 10 stations around Wellington region.

Wellington Free Ambulance Paramedic Sean Thompson says this donation will help

paramedics to continue to provide essential clinical care for our people in the community.

“I’m incredibly proud to work for Wellington Free Ambulance. Our job as paramedics is not to judge but to care and really believe that emergency care should be free; thank you for everyone who donates,” he says.

Teacher negotiations continue NZEI Te Riu Roa will take new offers from the Ministry of Education to primary principals and teachers at paid union meetings in the week of 18 March, following the conclusion of mediated negotiations yesterday.

NZEI Te Riu Roa members will discuss and vote on whether to accept or reject the offers

at nationwide meetings during the week of March 18. If they vote to reject the offers, they will vote on whether to join with their secondary school colleagues in strike action on 3 April.

“Principal and teacher members will consider these offers very carefully. We’ll be asking, are they good enough? Will

they address the crisis in teacher recruitment and retention? If we vote to reject them, do we want to join with the PPTA and strike on 3 April?” says Ms Porter-Samuels.

The new offer for primary teachers is the same as what the Ministry offered in November 2018, except: Either an extra half day of

classroom release time (CRT) per term for the duration of the agreement only (in addition to their current 10 hours CRT per term).

This compares to NZEI Te Riu Roa’s claim for CRT to be replaced with professional practice time (PPT) of 20 hours per full time equivalent teacher per term.

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Wainuiomata housing still considered affordable Most of New Zealand’s more affordable, smaller provincial towns continue to see solid value growth, while Auckland is still seeing a slight drop in value levels.

The Hawke’s Bay region continues to see some of the strongest rates of growth across the country. Lower North Island provincial areas, such as Manawatu, Masterton and Carterton, are also experiencing strong annual growth rates.

Dunedin continues to see the strongest value growth out of the main centres although the Wellington market does remain busy.

The latest QV House Price Index shows nationwide residential property values have increased steadily over the past year by 3.0 percent and by 0.7 percent in the three months to February. The nationwide average value is now $686,050.

Meanwhile, residential property value growth across the Auckland Region decreased by 0.9 percent year on year and by 0.6 percent over the past quarter. The average value for the Auckland Region is now $1,044,576.

QV General Manager, David Nagel said, “Our latest figures paint

a bit of a mixed picture. On the one hand, we’ve got more affordable, smaller provincial towns who are still in their upward growth stage, while the likes of Auckland are much further down their growth lifecycle and now seeing values flatten after a period of sustained value growth.”

“The rate of annual growth, nationally, has dropped from 6.5 percent to 3.0 percent over the past year, which does suggest that the heat has certainly been taken out of the market.”

“We’re seeing some interesting

Wainuiomata still seen as an affordable suburb. PHOTO: Gerald Rillstone

trends at the suburb level, where affordability constraints are seeing values slow in many higher value areas. For example, the wider Wellington region continues to see a general slowdown in the rate of growth and it’s the more affordable areas, such as Upper Hutt, which are seeing some of the highest rates of growth as first home buyers and investors seek value for money.”

“Dunedin continues to see the strong value growth out of all the main centres. With an average city value of $449,023, the area continues to attract a broad range of first home buyers and investors due to its value for money.”

“Interestingly, investors appear to remain fairly active.

I’ll be closely watching how investor behaviour changes in the coming months, as we gain more certainty around the government’s stance on the recommendations put forward by the Tax Working Group.”

Values across the whole Wellington Region rose 8.6 percent in the year to February and increased 2.0 percent over the past quarter and the average value is now $699,183.

Wellington City values increased 7.9 percent year on year and by 2.3 percent over the past three months and the average value there is now $824,029.

Meanwhile, values in Upper Hutt rose 13.9 percent year on year and 5.7 percent over the past three months; Lower Hutt rose 9.1 percent year on year

and by 0.4 percent over the past quarter; Porirua rose 8.1 percent year on year and by 1.0 percent over the past quarter.

Finally, the Kapiti Coast rose 6.9 percent year on year and 1.9 percent over the past three months.

QV Wellington Senior Consultant, David Cornford said, “There continues to be steady demand in the Wellington region and value growth is still evident at the lower-to-mid section of the market.”

“The affordable areas, in particular Wainuiomata, Naenae, Taita, Porirua East and parts of Upper Hutt, continue to see the greatest-value growth in the region, with semi-detached flats proving popular with first home buyers and investors.”

“Supply is still very limited and this, combined with low interest rates, is underpinning strong property prices in the region.”

“Properties priced in the 1.5 to 2 million dollar range continue to sell readily provided they are well located and well presented, however there is less price pressure at this end of the market.”

“Rents continue to increase across the region and securing rental accommodation is a challenge, particularly for those people who don’t have an excellent rental history.”

“Investors continue to be active in the market despite recent recommendations by the tax working group and new rental minimum standard rules.”

Wainui record rain fall sees more than month’s worth in a day After a reasonably dry spell Wainuiomata had a full drenching last Friday.

Wainuiomata saw 93.2 mm of rain fall on Friday, with 78.6 mm of that in just four hours in the morning,” said MetService Meteorologist Claire Flynn.

By comparison, the same

weather station only recorded 60 mm of rain throughout all of January, and 57 mm in February.”

The week just gone started off reasonably benign, with high pressure over the country keeping the weather settled.

However, most places saw a change at the end of the week

with a front coming from the south bringing welcome rain to many parts.

In the Wellington region, that rain fell hard and fast on Friday morning, causing flooding in some parts.

Some other notable totals were 53.4 mm of rainfall in Lower

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As we head into the new week, patchy rain and drizzle in eastern areas will be clearing up, but rain will be setting in for the western South Island instead.

Further rain is likely for parts of the country throughout the week, but the focus this time remains on the South Island.

Meanwhile, eastern areas are expecting warm temperatures mid-week, with Christchurch, Ashburton and Napier forecast to reach 29C on Wednesday.

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

Question: What do you love about living in Wainuiomata?

Javin Bridgeman, Wainuiomata “I love it because I have had so many great opportunities to do things at the college and the community is really supportive.”

Daniel Otter-Kennedy, Wainuiomata “I love this community and the people they are really friendly, you can walk down the street and see people you know it is like a second family.”

Levi Smith, Wainuiomata “Great playing rugby here the people are really hard-out.”

Zane Humphrey, Wainuiomata “I love the school and the surrounding are and the community is great very friendly.”

Raymond Seumanu, Wainuiomata “I love all the opportunities for playing sport here and the community is really nice.”

Robin Harris, Wainuiomata “The culture defiantly the culture it’s distinct, I was in Upper Hutt last year and I didn’t like the culture so I came back.

There is a good college and great community here.”

Importance of higher taxes on high incomes Recent announcements from the Tax Working Group regarding a Capitak Gains Tax and increase in income for the lowest paid is a good start but have not hit hard enough on the highest earners, says Equality Network, Closing the Gap. The organisation has seen its efforts to raise the minimum wage helping to gain results with some local body entities and

Parliament lifting Minimum Wage incomes to the Living Wage of $20.20/hr - nearly $4/hr different.

Notwithstanding this the group’s spokesperson, Peter Malcolm says New Zealand has one of the softest taxes on the wealthy in the OECD while our lowest earners are the poorest.

“That has directly resulted in New Zea-

land’s ‘income poor’ rating being 37 out of 41 in the OECD. Until the top earners are paying their fair tax, this statistic will not be getting any better,” says Mr Malcolm.

New Zealand commissioned Child Poverty Monitor, found that 290,000 (around 27%) of children in New Zealand are living in poverty.

Malcolm says the Government has increased rental subsidies to beneficiaries

and low-income earners but much of these has just been countered by increases in rentals costs. Unless adjustments are being made to the low-incomes to enable people to pay the increased rents, more people will be joining the poverty list.

“For New Zealand to pay for this, the redistribution of wealth through increased taxes on our high-income earners can’t come soon enongh.”

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MP for Hutt South Chris Bishop is pushing for the NZ Transport Agency to prioritise an upgrade to the Major Drive, Bridge intersection in Lower Hutt.

“A new housing subdivision is underway in Kelson, Lower Hutt, and the developers plan to seek resource consent for around 230 homes, to be progressively built over the next five years.

“While much needed new housing is welcome in the Hutt, this will place pressure on existing infrastructure, particularly in Kelson which has only one road (Major Drive) in and out of the suburb. There is real concern in the suburb about the new houses going in without a new intersection.

“The 2013 census located 987 occupied dwellings in Kelson, so an extra 230 houses is a 25 per cent increase. That is a significant increase and a proportionate infrastructure response is needed.

“The existing Kelson/KGB intersection is a notorious choke point at peak times, and it is a safety risk. This will only get worse

in coming years with the new subdivision.

“At the last election National committed to fast-tracking the design work necessary for a new intersection. At the end of last year I wrote to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) and asked them to prioritise work on upgrading this intersection.

“Unfortunately, the NZTA chief executive has advised me that they only ‘expect to have business case investigations included in the next National Land Transport Programme for 2021-2024’.

“In other words, it could be at least five years before investigations into upgrading the interchange even begin, with construction many years after that.

“This week I have written to Mayor Ray Wallace asking him to direct his Council officials to work with NZTA to help them see the necessity of starting the upgrade work now.

“We need to get on with upgrading the intersection now, not in 2024 or in the years after that.”

Wednesday March 13, 2019

Busking for festival funds

Asthma Road Show at Wainuiomata primary Engaging and educational Sailor the Puffer Fish musical show came to Waiuiomata Primary school to educate the children about asthma.

Always exciting and getting a message across at the same time Chris Lam Sam bought the message of asthma awareness and highlighted not only what it was like for those who suffer breathing difficulties but also the causes.

He told the enraptured children

that over 597,000 people take medication for asthma − one in eight adults and one in seven children (Source: New Zealand Health Survey).

Large numbers of children (3,050 or 326.6 per 100,000 in 2017) are still being admitted to hospital with asthma, and some of these will have had a potentially life-threatening attack.

According to recent data by far the highest number of people being admitted to hospital

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with asthma are Maori, Pacific peoples and people living in the most deprived areas: Maori are almost 3 times and Pacific peoples 3.2 times more likely to be hospitalised than Europeans or other New Zealanders, and people living in the most deprived areas are almost 3 times more likely to be hospitalised than those in the least deprived areas (Barnard & Zhang, 2018).

The cost of asthma to the nation is over $1 billion per year (Bar-

Wainuiomata’s Raashna Chand busking at the market to raise funds for her group to travel to the 42nd National Jazz Festival in Tauranga. PHOTO: Daryl New

All hands up to welcome Salior the puffer fish and Chris Lam Sam at Wainuiomata primary school.

PHOTO: Gerald Rillstone

Sacred Heart College student Raashna Chand has been playing the saxophone for the last two years and over the last few months has been raising funds to help get her five-piece group to the 42nd National Youth Jazz Competition in Tauranga.

“Our group is called Route 65 and we play a range of

contemporary, Latin and ballads,” Raashna says.

The National Youth Jazz Competition showcases the very best emerging jazz players from secondary schools across New Zealand. It is the place to go if you want to listen to musically talented combinations and Big Bands strut their stuff for trophies, prizes and awards.

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Rural Fest a great success Even though the weather didn’t shine there was still plenty to see at this years Rural Fest in Wainuiomata.

Rural Fest committee member Denise Anglesey says although an early call was made to cancel all the

outdoors activities, plenty of people still attended the event.

“It was still busy as far as I could see and from the feed back from the stall holders it was the best sales day they have had in a long time,” Denise says.

Baking competition judge Barbara Boardman treasurer of the Wainuiomata, Pencarrow women’s institute.

Wainuiomata Pencarow Womens Institute President Pat Shardlow judging one of the entries in the baking competition.

Wanda Gifford from the Wainuiomata Garden Club inspects sand saucer entries during the Wainuiomata Rural Fest.

Lucy and Penny Houlihan tuck in to toffee apples from one of the Rural Fest stalls.

Harold the cross breed rooster who was rescued from Wellington city gets an outing at Rural Fest with carer Heather Kauri.

Bake-off winners SLICES 4-10 years: Shakira Abel McEwen 11-13 years: Shylah Baikie Adult: Elle Abel

Malcolm Lay shows off his latest creation, a mallet.

BISCUITS 4-10 years: Billy Henare 11-13 years: Riley Taylor

Adult: Elle Abel DECORATED CUPCAKES 4-10 years: Jacey Nicholas 11-13 years: Riley Taylor 14-15 years: Shakayah Cowan Adult: Tauvale Whitman

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Baylie Prince with a line-up of stunning sun catchers.

A B OV E : T h e s e treats might look good to a human but they are even more attractive to dogs. Nic Beavan shows off some of the goodies for pets from the Farmhouse Bakery.

RIGHT: Graeme Cunningham with a range of his award-winning marmalade.

Spinners going full speed at the Rural Fest with Jaymie Earl and Sandy Gackney s h ow h ow it ’s done. The Wainuiomata Spinners and Weavers meet ever y second Tuesday at the library. The group currently has 14 members.

General Knowledge Quiz 1. What happened in New Zealand in 10 June 1886?

2. Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?

3. How long were the Maori Wars?

4. When did New Zealand change to decimal currency?

5. The collective noun for rhinoceros?

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8. How many dots are there on a dice?

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Wainuiomata Harriers call for more As we head into autumn, and with winter sadly not too far away, keeping up an exercise routine can get a bit more challenging. During the cold months it’s easy just to curl up on the couch, put on the layers and put on the kilos. Motivation is down and comfort food is up.

One of the best ways to combat this slump is to exercise with other people. Wainuiomata Harrier Club has its opening day coming up on Saturday March 16. The club welcomes all levels and ages of runners and walkers. Some of its members compete at interclub events while others are happy walking or running socially in club meetings each week.

The club is encouraging people to come along and give it a go. You don’t have to be fit or to have even run before.

Every Saturday members meet at 1.45pm at the clubrooms, Richard Prouse Park, Hine Road.

Come and enjoy some of the wonderful tracks and scenery that Wainui has to offer while treating your body to fresh air and the vitamin D our bodies

Harriers pound the roads during the 20108 road championship.

crave during the winter months.

It is a very social club and includes many social activities during the season.

The week after the opening day, March 23rd, is famous chocolate run/walk. This event involves all runners and walkers

guessing what time they will walk/run the short course. You then leave your watch behind, complete the course, and the closest to their estimated time wins. Loads of fun is to be had, and of course there is chocolate!

So gather up the family and

come down to Richard Prouse Park at 1.45pm on the March 16 for the opening day followed by afternoon tea, and again at 1.45pm on the 23rd for the chocolate run /walk. Please bring a gold coin donation for this event.

For those wanting to get a bit more out of their running, there is a training group that leaves the rugby league clubrooms on Tuesdays. For more details or information on the club please contact Nikki on 021 02348292.

Calling all young creative minds!

Secondary School students in New Zealand can now enter the Smart Alex Creative writing competition.

This year will be the first time the competition will be tapping into the creativity of secondary school students in the Pacific Islands.

“This is the perfect avenue to connect our young minds with the taonga in our Turnbull collections.” says Kate Fortune, President of The Friends of the Turnbull Library.

The competition and prize money of $30 0 0 is made available through the gen-

erosity of the Friends of the Turnbull Library Nga Hoa o te Whare Pukapuka Turnbull, and the support of Services to Schools.

Students have until 21 July to submit a piece of prose, poetry, or the written lyrics for a song, waiata, or a combination

of text and illustrations such as a cartoon strip or graphic story with inspiration coming from the collections.

There are two categories, Years 9–10 and Years 11–13.

Competition entries are welcomed in English or te reo Maori. More details can be

found here.

This year the 2019 Smart Alex creative writing competition also acknowledges the national commemoration Tuia Encounters 250 and its themes of cross-cultural encounters, dual heritage, shared futures, whakapapa and identity.

Budding cricketer meets idols at Blackcaps match

Co i n t o s s w i t h captain’s Kane Williamson and Mahmuldullah and the ANZ coin toss kid.

New Zealand Black Caps v Bangladesh.

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A local Wainuiomata cricket fan was excited to meet her heroes on Sunday 10 March when she joined Captains Kane Williamson and Mohammad Mahmudullah for the pre-match coin toss on the pitch prior to the Blackcaps vs Bangladesh match to decide the batting and bowling order.

Eight-year-old Ruby Armstrong who attends Silverstream Primary School, won the ANZ competition to be the Coin Toss kid which involved joining the two team captains on the pitch before the match.

“My favourite part was meeting all of the players and getting to hand them the coin. I really love Martin Guptill!”

Head of Sponsorship at ANZ, Sue McGregor said Ruby was one of 23 young cricketers selected to take part in the pre-match ritual this cricket season.

“We are delighted to bring together the next generation of cricketers and their heroes. At ANZ we believe it’s important to involve and encourage young cricketers, which is why we continue to support grassroots sports. We hope that when they meet their idols out on the pitch, they are inspired to continue training hard and pursuing their dreams,” she said.

The Coin Toss competition is one part of ANZ’s long-standing support of Kiwi cricketers. Since 2009 ANZ has given more than $900,000 to help cricket players achieve their cricket goals.

Applications are also open for an ANZ On Your Team grant. ANZ is asking what they can do to get behind your team this summer, whether it’s gear you’re after or a unique experience with your heroes – tell ANZ what could give you the edge.

Cricket players, clubs, teams and fans across New Zealand can apply at anzcricketworld.co.nz

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The minister in Wellington Climate Change Minister James Shaw has Hot summer daysmet we students all are hopen! reassured young people organising Fri- this week as they prepared banners for day’s school strike against climate change the protest on March 15. that he is listening to their demands.

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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.

Wellington Wolves finish a tough season

Not only the team but the whanau as well celebrate the end of the season for American Football team the Wellington Wolves. PHOTO: Supplied

Wellington Wolves covers Wellington City area but have players from as far as Wainuiomata, Upper Hutt and Porirua.

This year has been a big year for the club, executive Sam Isa ‘ako says.

“W here in the 2014 /2018 season we had only 14 players for the season we have grown to

having a roster of 50 players for the 2018/2019 season.

“We faced the Defending champions The Hutt Valley Spartans in the final, it was a tight and more exciting game than the 2019 Superbowl where the Wellington Wolves took The Hutt Valley Spartans to three overtimes but unfortunately

could not come away with the prize this time,” he says.

Sam says no matter what build you are there is a place in the game from those who are 200 kg to 50 kg.

“We are keen to welcome all new players to the game, join our seniors and we will guide you and you can join the

family.”

Preseason training will begin later in the year.

The team celebrated their prize giving over the weekend and the recipients are: MVP - Jackson Te Huki, offensive player of the year – Darren Kippen, defensive Player of the year – Patrick

Blackman, rookie of the year – Ngaiwa Marshall, Most Improved – Declan Anderson, Ultimate Wolf (contribution on and off the field) – Kennedy Kioa Toi Faimanifo, Veteran of the year – Sam Isa’ako, unsung Hero – Gordon Bur ns and players player – Toke Edwards.

Wainuiomata Softball juniors dominate Wainuiomata Softball junior team continues to dominate the club with 15 teams registered with the Hutt Valley association making Wainui the largest junior affiliated club to the Hutt Valley association.

The last three years have seen four of the junior under 13 players make the ISA New Zealand touring team to the United States.

“We are absolutely stoked for them and the opportunities this brings for their future,” club secretary Kim Ellis says.

“Last weekend we hosted our junior club day at Wise park with teams playing either each other or the likes of Dodgers and Stokes valley who travelled over the hill to play our home game. Great

fun was had by all with a sausage sizzle and lollies to top it off and end the morning on a high,” she says.

In the senior grades the Presidents team is currently first equal with Te Aroha which secures the club a semi’s and hopefully a finals play off which is on the March 30 at Fraser park.

“I think a major highlight for the Wainui club this season is our under 11s coach Rhys Casley making the softball Hall of fame, also listening to him on sky sports as commentator of the international men’s softball games in Auckland,” Kim says.

Next season will see planning under way to somehow celebrate the clubs 61st anniversary which had its inauguration in 1958.

Members of the Wainuiomata Softball Club gathering during club day. PHOTO: Supplied

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Redcoats Ltd AUCTION

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Only a few minutes walk to the Mall, Library and other services Wainuiomata has to offer.

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11a and b Fraser Street, CENTRAL

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26 Mataura Grove, PARKWAY

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$295,000

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VIEW Sun 17 Mar 12.45-1.15pm PRICE $295,000 Wayne Barton - 021 744 116 wayne@redcoats.co.nz redcoats.co.nz/RED19799

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