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May-Ana Tirikatene-Sullivan was one of the many mothers honoured at St Benedict’s School’s Mothers’ Day breakfast in the Khandallah Hall on Friday morning. Her two daughters, Hunter Tirikatene-Sullivan, 12, and GigiBelle, 10, attend the school. Tirikatene-Sullivan is a name with a proud tradition, both in New Zealand and in Khandallah. Continued on page 2. May-Ana Tirikatene-Sullivan at the home that holds so many family memories. with daughters Hunter Tirikatene-Sullivan, 12, at left, and Gigi-Belle, 10. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

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St Benedict’s special breakfast sparks family reflections Continued from page 1. “This is our turangawaewae,” says May-Ana. Her gift, and the girls’ gift of their name, comes from her mother, the late Whetu Tirikatene Sullivan. She was the daughter of the iconic Maori statesman Sir Eruera Tirikatene and the wife of nuclear physicist Professor Denis Sullivan. Both were studying for doctorates at Canberra University when Sir Eruera died in 1967. Whetu returned to pick up his mantle, serving 10 terms as a Labour MP and Cabinet Minister. Keeping her name and adding

her husband’s was unusual then, the tradition continuing for two further generations even more so. “My husband’s a feminist,” says May-Ana proudly. “That’s why.” Ten years ago, she and Greg built their home in Khandallah next door to Whetu and Denis. That made it easy for Whetu, who died in 2011, to be a second mother to her grandchildren in the brief time allowed. Now it means that with MayAna’s career as a barrister and solicitor with a focus on family law on hold to bring up their family, she can care for Denis

still living next door. He has terminal prostate cancer. She has great sadness about her dad’s reality. “He was handed a death sentence by his specialist surgeon and in my presence. “I’ll never forget slipping down that rabbit hole as the surgeon, frustrated by cutting away not being an option just exploded: ‘Its terminal, but need not have been so, sorry I cannot help’.” Her plea is to other men, other fathers, to make sure they do have regular check-ups Both Greg and Denis are

Catholics, and any fears MayAna had that the school might push back on the feminist values she and her mother held dear have disappeared. She is grateful for its enlightened culture and happy her girls embrace its Catholic tradition. “Children have to believe in something. Otherwise there is an abyss.” For the future? This family is big on tradition, and Hunter has been keeping an admiring eye on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s career. So let’s not discount another generation of Tirikatene-Sullivans in politics...

Christmas Parade countdown on It’s only May, but planning for this year’s iconic Christmas parade in Johnsonville has already begun. Two years ago, the Lions Club of Johnsonville put the call out for public support. It’s worked, but more people are needed for our parade has grown to become one of the biggest and best in the Wellington area. This will be the nineteenth parade for the northern suburbs and will be held on Saturday December 7. The Lions Club has a wealth of experience in organising the parade but is ready for more helping hands to ensure the wider community gets involved. There are five key elements to planning the parade. The first step is to find funding and the parade has been very fortunate to have sponsorship from the Johnsonville Charitable Trust again this year. The next stage is to arrange a traffic control plan with ATMS and the council, as the parade route requires various roads to

Johnsonville’s annual Christmas parade is acknowledged as a leader in its field. Other parades may have become pale imitations of themselves, but our community leads the way with its sheer professionalism. We are promised that the 2019 parade will continue to be a leader. PHOTO: Brian Sheppard.

be closed and traffic redirected. Communication is another important role. This includes advertising, writing press releases and formal notices to residents. This key role is currently vacant and the committee are keen to hear from people able to assist with the parade promotion and social media campaign this year. Then comes the parade itself, with entrants being invited, and arranged on the day. Over the last two years the

parade content has grown through the design and artistic influence of Lisa Woodley and Gael Cherian with colourful costumes and well-known characters. That’s not forgetting the parade’s special guest Santa Claus with his fairies and elves. Eventually 60-70 people are needed on the day of the parade to make sure everything is running smoothly. The group is hoping to bring you two new floats this year but to do this they need a suitable

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inbrief news Ngaio Gorge work Geotechnical investigation work on the Ngaio Gorge Road slip is making good progress says project manager Sarath Amarasekera. “We’ve completed the first phase of this work which was to remove loose rock from the slope,” he adds. “We’re now surveying the slip zones and starting drilling into the slope. “ The road is open but we will at times have to use stop/go traffic so that crews can access the slope. “So far the weather has been kind and we’ve made great progress. “People have been very understanding, which has made our job a lot easier. We recognise that restricting traffic or closing the road is disruptive and we want to thank people for their patience and understanding.”

Zealandia, zoo, just $2 ABOVE: “Please don’t cut your finger off!” Davina Paverd instructing Paul Stevenson in the art of using a rotary cutter at the Karori Fabric Repurposing Group LEFT: “I’ve never operated one of these!” declared Helen Milne, who within seconds of expert tuition from fabric repurposing president Davina Paverd, was operating an overlocker with great confidence.

Fabric waste proves a winner By Glenise Dreaver

Recycling is becoming ever more complex, with all sorts of restrictions on what can be recycled, and how. The Karori Fabric Repurpose Group , featured in these pages in 2018, is rising to the challenge, finding many new products to be made from fabric waste. “We’re going from strength to strength,” says organiser Davina Paverd One of the reasons is that the friendly group, which averages about 10-12 at a time,

is discovering their Monday morning meetings are a place where knowledge, craft and skills can be transferred to others in a true spirit of community sharing. Davina says they welcome new members, including migrants and you don’t have to be able to sew. For example, a T shirt can be cut into one long strip and rolled into a ball to make garden “twine’ for the community gardens. Like their net produce bags. They are for sale for 50c each in the St John Op Shop next door.

Net curtains are cut with a rotary cutter, a new skill for some and it makes it an easier job to sew them i nt o t h e p r o d u c e b a g s . There is a strong relationship with the shop, with some members volunteering in both places and St John passing on garments and materials that are better recycled than sold. With new skills like patchworking being learnt, making and stuffi ng door stops and reusable shopping bags, and also making bibs for Kimi Ora, there is a hum of busy activity in the room.

“It’s about to do and to learn,” says Davina. (They also stop for a convivial cup of tea and there were biscuits when the Independent Herald dropped in on Monday morning.) To keep the good work going, Davina says, they do need more good quality sewing machines and overlockers. So for those downsizing, remember the Fabric Repurposing Group. They can be found on Monday mornings between 10am and 1pm in the Karori Community Centre.

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inbrief news An invitation to readers Fancy reading about interesting people? Want to see what’s happening with local sports results? Maybe there’s an unsung hero in your workplace or maybe you know someone who always has a story that makes you laugh. If something is going on in your group, school, church or community generally and you want to see it in the Independent Herald, let Glenise Dreaver know. You may find her in in the office at 23 Broderick Road - though check first, as she could be anywhere in the northern and western suburbs between Churton Park and Karori and points in between. You can ring the office on 04 587 1660 and they will tell you where she is. Or contact her via email at herald@wsn.co.nz.

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Fifty proud years By Glenise Dreaver

Karori Bridge Club has this week been celebrating its 50th anniversary, the actual date of its founding being Monday May 13, when they held their annual visitors’ day. Members were able to br ing a br idgeplaying fr iend and before play started at 1pm, one of two celebration cakes was cut by one of two new life members, Jocelyn Fagerstrom, a club member for “30-plus” years. However the main celebration is on Saturday May 18 commencing at 12pm. The second cake will be cut that day by second new life member Bobbie Mon igat t i. Club president Annette Prebble says the club is in very good heart with 210 members and places for more. “There are lessons available for those wanting to join – our evening sessions are cu r rently f ull, but there are spaces during the day,” she says.

M e m b e r Ly n d a Rigler says some good decisions were made forty years ago that put the club on a very stable footing in what she believes are probably the nicest bridge rooms in Wellington. At that early stage, the club bought the building at 274 Karori Road and have rented out space below their floor to businesses, providing a steady income stream. Earthquake strengthening twenty years ago means the premises is now 100 percent north south and 50 percent east west compliant says Lynda. The “really good” heating system is also proving a plus, she adds. There are day and evening sessions, with Monday and Friday afternoons, Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday a f t er no ons du r i ng winter.  You can ring the club for more information regarding lessons, phone 476 6179. The office is open Monday - Thursday 9.30am12.30pm.

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To mark South Africa’s National Day on May 10 last week, Ngaio Primary School was especially pleased to welcome one of their parents, Vuyiswa Tulelo, who is also the High Commissioner of South Africa, She is the mother of Year six student Buti Makunga, and she was part of The Clinic. That is a community-led project that supports the school with a hands-on learning programme run over two days every fortnight.

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Chris Bolland, Karori “I avoid it. I prefer to deal with humans.”

Clare Falkner, Karori “I don’t use it at all. They don’t have it at my supermarket.”

Graham Potter, Khandallah “I use it, but with real irritation that my local New World system insists on weighing my bag, invariably causing someone to come and check it is empty.”

Klaus Dorbecker, Karori “Just for small amounts half a dozen items. Weekly shops always with checkout operator.”

Lynda Rigler, Karori “I’m happy to use it for small amounts. With bigger orders, the checkout operator is quicker — and packs my bags nicely”.

Rae Julian, Ngaio “Yes I use it. I’m very happy ... though not when I’ve got a huge load of shopping.”

EYE ON CRIME In Johnsonville an intruder entered the property of a house in Rotoiti Street and stole five pairs of high-value running shoes that had been left overnight in the front door porch area. A black Yamaha motorcycle (Moped) left unlocked and insecure on the street during the day in Moorefield Road was stolen while a silver Toyota Caldina stationwagon parked overnight

on the street in Burgess Road had both front and rear registration plates stolen. The vehicle was parked between two other vehicles which were not touched. In Newlands a red Honda motorcycle was stolen from its park in Sunhaven Drive. The vehicle has since been recovered in Russell Street, Waterloo, Lower Hutt in a damaged condition.

A school in Newlands Road was broken into via a forced window in the administration block. A classroom in the block was targeted. Computer equipment cables were pulled out and HP Chromebooks were scattered about. Ten of these computer instructional books are reported stolen. The alarms in the school are monitored and the alarm panel

shows the areas penetrated by the intruders. A silver Mazda Atenza stationwagon parked overnight on the road in Robert Street had its right rear quarterlight window smashed. There is nothing reported stolen. In Karori the garage of a house in Ponsonby Road was entered via a jemmied lock on the roller door. Car spray-painting equipment was

stolen. In Northland a black Aprilia Moped was stolen from outside a house in Northland Road. A member of the public saw the missing moped being ridden in Wainuiomata then through the mountain bike-only park towards Naenae. Police were informed and the moped was recovered in a damaged condition.

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Local tradition at Tawa’s Village Bakery and Cafe Village Bakery has been serving Tawa locals with baked goods of the highest and freshest quality since 1960. They believe in a consistency of quality so their recipes have been kept the same the same since the bakery was established. Village Bakery was awarded “Best Pies” some time back and it was current owner Li Muyuan who baked them. Li moved from China in 2002 and started at the Alissa Patisserie in Courtenay Place and took over from the Village Bakery’s previous owner Gary Moore in 2015. The bakery offers a selection of traditional pastries for breakfast and purchase throughout the day. Desserts, bars, tarts, cookies and exquisite cakes like you have never seen before are also available. They have a strong belief in using free range products and these make for noticeable flavour enhancement with their sandwiches and cooked breakfasts. The story of Village Bakery & Cafe begins with ingredients that have been around for centuries: flour, water, yeast and salt, the four building blocks of bread. They believe an artisan bakery that could supply their Cafe with fresh-baked bread daily – was a way to make it a self-sufficient entity. The bakery is open daily to provide you with a wonderful cup of drip-to-order, single estate coffee and pastries that can be enjoyed in or on the go. Stop by on your way home to pick up a local favourite fresh baked family quiche to be served with your dinner at home. They are honoured to have become a part of so many Tawa families’ traditions, whether eat-in or taking home a Village cake for a special birthday, and hope to continue with the next generation. They have a tradition of always employing local Tawa people, especially those of college age so as to give them a good start in the workforce. One of those people was their baker Tegan Hickman who they took on as an apprentice at Alissa Patisserie and has now been with them for almost 10 years.

Then they support students with strategies that reflect the latest in educational thinking. Students do well under the support and guidance of the New Zealand qualified teachers, who use traditional and technology based resources to create a personalised learning programme. “Our centre is a learning community which builds confidence, supports learning and equips students with skills to be successful for life” says Lydia. Please call 476-2063.

What does your role entail? Mike is our veterinarian and Antoinette is the practice manager, so pretty much Mike is in charge of all things medical and Antoinette all things business related, we work well together as a team and count ourselves lucky to run a business together. What has been your biggest achievement? In the 14 years we have owned the clinic, we still have clients that have been with us since the very start. This kind of loyalty is very special and we strive to offer a warm, friendly, thorough service that keeps people returning. What do you love about what you do? It's immensely satisfying to help people help their beloved pets. Pets are such a huge part of people's lives and it can be so stressful for them when things go wrong or their beloved furry becomes unwell, so to diagnose an issue and nurse them back to wellness is a really satisfying outcome. How do you deﬁne success? If our clients are happy, we are happy. We are always humbled when people take the time to send us a card, bring us home baking or write positive reviews on our FB or Google pages. What do you do in your downtime? The one and half days the clinic is shut is pretty precious family time, we do a lot together as a family, especially getting out and about walking our Cavoodle, Coco. She loves getting out for a good walk and we are pretty spoilt for choice in Wellington when it comes to walking tracks. What is your unique selling point that sets you apart from the rest? We can offer a consistency of service which our clients seem to appreciate. When we've been seeing a pet for a number of years there is a richness of history that exists well beyond the medical ﬁles we keep on one system, we tend to get to know people and their families pretty well!

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Vital fundraiser for rescue chopper By Glenise Dreaver

Mikyle, Dolreich and Maegan D’Souza from Woodridge. Dolreich won the first found with a very convincing call of “Choppa, Choppa, Choppa…..” PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

On Saturday night, the Bingo event organised for the Westpac Lifelight Trust raised $3700 says organiser Blanche D’Souza, who works for the bank’s Johnsonville branch. “We had a lot of winners on the night as we had three games and each game had four prizes. “There were also spot prizes and lucky dip prizes,” she adds. One of the games was, she says, a Mothers’ Day special. At the start of the evening, Lifeflight marketing and event co-ordinator Hayley Fordyce reminded those present of why they were there, telling stories of rescues made under extremely conditions. She added that only 45 percent of their funding came from the government, and the rest had to be found from the community.

“And the number of flights is constantly going up, each one averaging $2500.” “And every six hours a life needs saving.” As well as the mothers’ day special game, the Bingo game had a different angle. Instead of “Bingo”, winners had to call out “Choppa”, or risk having their winning card discounted. The first game winner Dolreich D’Souza set the tone with a very convincing “choppa, choppa choppa choppa” call. (Had he been practising?) The Johnsonville Community Centre helped with the fund-raising by donating the use of the room and Blanche calls the level of donations “overwhelming”. The prizes were arranged along the bench at the front, with intriguing-looking Michael Hill bags, along with a $400 basket of gifts from New World, Village Pharmacy vouchers and Pizza Hutt vouchers to name just a few.

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Probus members enjoy one of their regular lunch meetings at the Nikau Café under the City Art Gallery in the Civic Square. From left they are Jean Marsden, Mary Nimmo, Cath Robinson, Marjorie Field, Heather Montgomery, Marie Russell, Helen Barber (President), Beverley Lyall, Catherine Pike, Convenor, Delia McCaffrey and Elizabeth Hinkley. PHOTO supplied. By Glenise Dreaver

The worldwide Probus organisation offers clubs for retirees to meet socially without becoming involved in working bees and high-stress participation like fundraising (or selling raffle tickets!). The Marsden Probus Club is such a group. Every third Monday of the month they meet at noon at the Wilton Bowling Club. Some will be on holiday, even attending Probus meetings overseas if they want to meet people. Others may be doing voluntary work or visiting family, but noone’s calling a roll to measure absences. “No pressure at all,” says spokes-

person Heather Montgomery. “We meet in a lovely bush setting with excellent parking,” she adds. “Our lunch is followed by a short – very short – business session and a guest speaker. “The programme covers a wide range of subjects. And in June, our special Solstice lunch is always fun.” Several special interest groups operate, one a lunch group meeting monthly at cafes around the city. Heather says their theatre group keeps an eye out for productions of interest and a walking group, operating in conjunction with the Karori Probus Club, explores city routes. “And the Coffee Club seeks out relatively unknown cafes.”

Their convenor arranges trips too, including regular visits to the Penthouse Cinema and other places of interest. One such trip was to see the Terracotta Warriors exhibition at Te Papa “We were fortunate to have a special talk on how the Warriors actually made it to Te Papa,” Heather adds. The idea clearly works as the Ma rsden Probus Club celebrates 25 years in November. Fifty four members attended the first meeting. “Four still attend, and we look forward to celebrating the anniversary with them,” says Heather, adding that new members are always welcome too.

On Monday 20 May the Series features Victor Huang, all-round technology and social entrepreneur, animator, fashion photographer, game maker, product designer and film director. During his eleven years at Weta Digital, Victor was a recipient of the Visual Effects Society Award recognising his work on The Hobbit. Come and hear about his creative journey and how he is harnessing his entrepreneurial pursuits today.

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Timeless hit show at Marsden By Glenise Dreaver

Audiences will be treated to a world first during the Samuel Marsden Collegiate School‘s production of Godspell on May 21-24. Four of the seven Northern/Western suburbs soloists in Marsden College’s production of Godspell, from front left: Anaiya Bhola Churton Park and Josie Morrison, Elle Gibson and Anna Reed, all of Karori. Rear from left are Araraina Takuira-Mita, who plays Jesus Christ, as well as having translated Beautiful City into Maori, and Marsden cultural co-ordinator Sarah Wilson of Ngaio. Absent: Sofia Newton Urlich, Kelburn, Jemma Chester, Crofton Downs and Ella Robertson, Karori. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

Year 11 student Araraina Takuira-Mita, playing the role of Jesus, has co-translated part of one song, Beautiful City, into Maori, which she will be performing, a first for this production anywhere. Araraina translated a verse and the chorus together with her older sister Kamaia. “It is lovely,” she says. “It allows me to put a little of myself into my character.” Sarah Wilson, cultural coordinator at the school, says it wasn’t simply a matter of doing the translation. The concept had to be approved by the UK licensing agent who needed not just a word for word translation, but to be convinced that the words were chosen to express the imagery, rather than just translation. For-

tunately they accepted that. The northern and western suburbs continue their strong cultural tradition with seven of the 11 leads from the Independent Herald’s circulation area. And cultural co-ordinator Sarah Wilson is also from Ngaio. With this lively and iconic production, the girls are given the opportunity to perform solo items which range across musical genres including pop, folk rock, gospel, and vaudeville. The musical director for this challenging production is Richard Kleingeld, well-known on the Wellington musical scene.  Godspell is being performed at Marsden School in Karori on May 21-24 and tickets are available on the school’s website www.marsden.school.nz

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Mai Mostafa and Sherine Balaha are Egyptian Kiwis who have helped to build multicultural understanding in Churton Park. During this Islamic lunar month of Ramadan, Muslim people fast during daylight and pay particular attention to their religious obligations, as well as performing good deeds and acts of charity. Mai and Sherine wanted to recreate something of the festive atmosphere of Ramadan in Egypt, where Muslims share Iftar meals that break the day’s fast, often with hundreds of friends and strangers. To do this, on Saturday night, they served about 100 people at the Churton Park Community Centre.

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Peer support with Amigos Portia-Rose Lewis of Newlands made her first contact with Amigos, Wellington’s mental health peer support group, about four years ago while assisting their Improv Drama group. Wellingtonians Jan Lowrie and Deirdre P. had formed the group eight years ago, bringing together Jan’s mid-city coffee group of like-minded people and Deirdre’s arts and crafters. Within a few years, Amigos had many more members, a funding committee and a fulltime voluntary administrator in Steve Kohler. Wellington’s After-Care Association (now EVARO) had also taken them under its wing. “We had so much fun, and everyone was non-judgmental,” says Portia-Rose. “It was so refreshing! I ended up joining several groups, drove the van on weekend outings, and helped on the committee for a while.

“I miss everyone when I can’t make it along.” Amigos are this week celebrating the launch of their new domain name – www. amigospeersupport.nz – which will make it easier for people to join in the activities. Eight groups meet at EVARO headquarters, in Manners Street, or other city venues, Monday to Saturday. There’s Curry Catchup, Coffee Group, Realities (sharing different experiences of reality), Waiata group, Walking in the City, Creative Writing, Mindfulness, and Arts and Crafts. “Something for everyone!” says Portia-Rose, adding that their more than 190 members come from many ethnic backgrounds, including Maori, Indian, Chinese, and Pakeha,. Volunteers put in 600 hours per year They also organise a summer barbecue, several movie nights a year with tickets provided free and of course a Christmas party.

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HUMPHREY, Wendy Elizabeth: May 12, 2019 MacLEAN, William (Willie) Charles Nicoll: QSM May 1, 2019 MASSAM, Donald Robert: May, 2019 BAKER, James Anthony (Tony) – Passed away on 9th May 2019 aged 78 years. Messages for the family may be sent C/- PO Box 7123, Wellington or left in Tony’s tribute book at www. tributes.co.nz. A service for Tony was held at St Hilda’s Anglican Church, Island Bay on Monday 13th May 2019 at 10.30am followed by private cremation. The Wilson Funeral Home, Newtown & Karori - Locally Owned. WILSON, Josephene Jean - Passed away at home on Friday, 10 May 2019. Much loved wife of the late Don Wilson and loved mother of Christopher, Rachel, Adele and mother-in-law of Rita. The Service for Jo will be held at St Ninian’s Uniting Parish, 208 Karori Road, Karori, on Wednesday, the 15th of May 2019 at 1:00 PM followed by a private cremation. The Wilson Funeral Home, Newtown & Karori - Locally Owned. CAMPBELL Mary Alice - Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 11 May, aged 102 years. Loved wife of the late David Campbell. Dearly loved aunt of Margaret Ryan and all her nieces and nephews. Loved and missed by all her family and friends. Messages to the family may be left in Mary’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz or posted c/- PO Box 7123, Wellington, 6242. A Requiem Mass will be held for Mary at St Teresa’s Catholic Church, 301 Karori Road, Karori on Thursday 16 May at 11am, thereafter private cremation. The Wilson Funeral Home, Newtown & Karori - Locally Owned. HALE, Margaret, (Peggy) (nee Sharp) Passed away peacefully at Churtonleigh Home, Wellington on Mother’s Day with family by her side. In her 94th year. Loved wife of the late Wally. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Churtonleigh for their care. Messages may be left at www. tributes.co.nz or sent c/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville. The Service for Peg will be held at Guardian Funeral Home, 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, on Friday the 17th of May 2019 at 2:00 PM followed by a private cremation. Guardian Funeral Home. Locally Owned.

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Amigos president Jan Lowrie, at left, volunteer helper Portia-Rose Lewis and volunteer administrator Steve Kohler enjoy the company and sunshine with Amigos Coffee Group outside Baobab Cafe in Newtown. PHOTO: Supplied. Public Notice

Parent Election Notice Hataitai School Board of Trustees’ Election Nominations are invited for the election of 3 parent representatives to the Hataitai School Board of Trustees. A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate, or you can nominate yourself. Both parts of the form must be signed. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon on Friday 24 May 2019 and may be accompanied by a signed candidate statement and photograph. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school office. Voting closes at noon on Friday 7 June 2019. Signed Melissa Young Returning Officer

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Newlands Intermediate School Board of Trustees’ Election Nominations are invited for the election of 3 parent representatives to the board of trustees. A nomination form and a notice calling for nominations will be posted to all eligible voters. You can nominate another person to stand as a candidate, or you can nominate yourself. Both parts of the form must be signed. Additional nomination forms can be obtained from the school office. Nominations close at noon on 24th May and may be accompanied by a signed candidate statement and photograph. The voting roll is open for inspection at the school and can be viewed during normal school hours. There will also be a list of candidates’ names, as they come to hand, for inspection at the school. Voting closes at noon on 7th June. Charlotte Galpin Returning Officer

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Nominations are invited for three vacancies. Nominations close at noon on Wednesday 24 May and should be accompanied by a signed candidate statement. Voting closes at 3pm on Friday 7 June. Signed: Claire Bruin Returning Officer

Paparangi School Enrolments Second Enrolment period for 2019

Enrolment at Paparangi School is governed by an en rolment scheme. Applications for Out of Zone places are now being invited for students wishing to enrol between Saturday 6 July 2019 – Friday 13 December 2019. The Board has determined that up to 8 places for Out of Zone students will be available during this enrolment period. The deadline for receipt of applications for these places is 9am on Wednesday 5 June 2019. If a ballot for Out of Zone places is required, it will be held on Wednesday 5 June 2019. Enrolment packs are available from the school office, phone 478 6617.

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Wednesday May 15, 2019

SPORT Sports talk

with Jacob Page

Whitelock’s captaincy crusade Call it a calculated hunch but Sam Whitelock will be the next long-term All Blacks captain. The terrific Crusaders and All Blacks lock has signed a four year deal with the New Zealand Rugby Union that will see him in the black jersey until the 2023 World Cup. The 108-test veteran will be 31 in October. The thing that seems to make Whitelock a good tip to take over the top job from Kieran Read is

the length of that deal. In a day and age where the NZRU are struggling to keep players in their mid-to-late 20s, Whitelock has shown a long-term commitment to New Zealand rugby during his peak years of earning potential overseas. It would be hard to turn down millions of pounds, euro or yen, but what would be even tougher would be to captain the greatest rugby team on the planet. If he is named the next captain,

it would be an amazing turn of events over the past two years. While no one would question his drive and work-rate on the field, it wasn’t until he was named captain of the Crusaders in 2017 that fans noticed his leadership qualities. In the eyes of many he has leapfrogged the likes of Sam Cane, who while younger, has had injury issues and has struggled to have success leading his Super Rugby franchise, the Chiefs. With Cane yet to return from

a serious neck injury suffered last year, the durable Whitelock appears to have gained the inside running. Like Read, Richie McCaw and Tana Umaga before him, there is nothing but support for Whitelock. This won’t be a divisive choice and more of a passing of the torch, the kind that has continued this more than a decade of dominance of the international game by the men in black. Whitelock is a modern day player

willing to take tactical, calculated risks but also not afraid to roll up his sleeves and win a battle of grit in the close exchanges. He will face an easier time than Read did in terms of trying to create his own leadership legacy after the incomparable McCaw and he’ll still have a strong core of experienced players and emerging talent to play alongside. Whitelock is the logical and most accomplished choice for the next four years.

A thousand Karorians can’t be wrong

Just some of the Year 6-8 juniors at Karori Football Club practising their post-match line-up with, at rear from left, a junior coach Jared Putt, club coach Trevor Cohing, junior youth coach Pedro Dias and committee member Brodie Wilson. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver By Glenise Dreaver

With 650 juniors, 350 adult players and some 100 volunteers, the Karori Football Club enjoys huge community support. “There’s 1000 members on the books,” says spokesperson Brodie Wilson. In this, its 125th anniversary year, all their teams are performing well, with their #1 men’s and women’s teams competing at the

top of Wellington’s winter league. “We’re the top masters team in Wellington, undefeated over the last two seasons,” Brodie says. Most work is done by volunteers, their only employee Pedro Dias recently arrived from Canada. “Pedro, an ex-Portuguese club player, is one of our junior youth coaches.” He’s focussing on the six to 13-year-olds in their Swifts Talent Centre Academy while Ryan

Edwards is looking after their 13-19 year olds. The under-17 members participate in their mentoring programme, assisting younger players. “And they are also learning about coaching and how football works.” Brodie says that five years ago, the club engaged with council to re-develop the declining local Terawhiti Bowling Club.

It took $1m from council and community grants, Brodie’s responsibility, transforming it into a three quarter size all-weather artificial turf ground, with floodlights. It is a home for their Swifts Training Academy, and it helps with senior training, though it doesn’t totally solve a major problem – lack of local floodlit training grounds. The WCC had done work years

ago, but not all facilities were being fully used, says Brodie. “So they stopped building, but now the demand exceeds supply. “Players have to travel to Newtown and Kilbirnie, and use very old facilities at Kaiwharawhara Park.” Poor lighting and turf quality are just two issues with that he says, adding that with football now a year-round sport, action is urgently needed.

Politicians banned at Pauatahanui Gareth Morgan says it is with a tinge of sadness that he can confirm the Pauatahanui Golf Club is no more. “But,” he adds as he announces the purchase of the course by himself and wife Joanne, “it is with a great deal of satisfaction I can announce the future of the

course is assured.” It’s no surprise, however, that two species of creature are to be excluded from his warm welcome to everyone who loves golf: “Politicians and cats will be the only species not welcome.” He adds that the amalgamation of the club with the Royal Wel-

lington is confirmed and he says they are committed to keeping it as a golfing destination in the district. “We intend to bring the course up to its full potential with fairways and greens that are the envy of Wellington’s golfing fraternity. “And we intend to ensure that

access to this most tranquil of golfing destinations rema ins open to the public. “It has always been a place to enjoy for those who like playing the game but don’t want crowded fairways and officious club members stifling that pleasure. “These values will be retained,

and we will enhance the links to the local community via an enhanced programme of charity events,” he says. “The Pauatahanui Golf Course has a very bright future and we thank all members of the Club who have built this community asset over the last 50 years.”

Wednesday May 15, 2019