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By Jacob Page The Megabyte Technology Consultants Johnsonville Terrahawks under-85kg rugby team have been the epitome of dominant thisTheseason.team won the Division One Paul Potiki final 37-5 over the Upper Hutt Rams on Saturday, for the first time since 2004, to complete a commanding season full of big wins and plenty of silverware. The team managed 14 wins and just one loss including a 13-match unbeaten streak and went unbeaten at Helston Park. Continued on page 2. The Johnsonville Terrahawks capped a stellar season by claiming the Paul Potiki Shield, on Saturday. Photo: Hugh Pretorius. Thursday August 18, 2022 Phone: (04) 587 1660Sunday 13-15Today 12-16 displayDominant Servicing All Brands Double Glazed Repairs/ReplacementsUnits and LowFullMaintenanceInstallationServicePitchSkylights Roof Access Hatches Opening Roof Windows Fixed CustomSkylightsUnitsany size/shape Free RepairQuotesandReplacement Roofing Services we provide : Phone : 0800 85 86 87, 04 938 0721 or 027 595 4448 | Email : info@nzskylight.nz Government Approved Licensed Building and Roofing Practitioner - LBP National List MP based in Wellington WillisNicolaMP 04 817 9338 nicolawillis.co.nz NicolaWillisMP Friday 12-16Saturday 13-16

“The forward pack really stepped-up for us this year and having one of the heaviest packs in the grade helped and the backs are the glamour boys scoring the tries but we had guys in key positions with plenty of premier rugby experience which certainly helped,” Rob says. He says the weight restriction makes the grade just as challenging as it is enjoyable.

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One thing about all the recent happenings around Parliament involving a couple of backbench MPs is that those watching on get an understanding of the intricacies and complexities of parliamentary life, beyond the flashy stuff everyone gets to see. The business of Government is just that; a business which need processes and good hardworking people to make it work. Anyone coming in who thinks it’s all about getting up making speeches will be disappointed. This week for instance, I will be chairing Select Committees all week, travelling around the South Island hearing submitters on Three Waters, and the Bill enabling it. That involves sitting all day in a venue with MPs from all parties hearing from our fellow citizens. Interesting, important, but thankless. And not what everyone coming into politics Iimagined.havebeen acting as Assistant Speaker for the last sitting week and that has given me an opportunity to see politics through different eyes. It’s much easier to be a passenger in a plane than to fly it, and sitting in the Speaker’s chair for the first time felt like I’d just been told to metaphorically fly the parliamentary jet. Due to three assistant speakers being unavailable, and with Trevor Mallard leaving next week, more permanent options are now being considered to help out Adrian Rurawhe, who is to be the new speaker. Locally, I enjoyed the magnificent weekend weather visiting sports venues all around the electorate. If you see me and my wee Austin (little Red) at any venue, please feel free to chat as that’s why I’m there; much better than sitting in the office waiting for people to come in, and it’s how I keep in touch with people’s issues. With COVID receding, petrol prices dropping, and supply chain issues easing, I am detecting an air of optimism returning after a tough winter. Here’s hoping all those trends continue.

2 Thursday August 18, 2022 CLASSIFIED SALES classiﬁeds@wsn.co.nz How to reach us Phone (04) 587 1660 Address 23 Broderick Rd, Johnsonville P.O. Box 38-776, WMC 5045 Fax (04) 587 1661 www.independentherald.co.nz SALESNATIONAL Sam Barnes sam@wsn.co.nz 587 1660 SALES Steve Maggs steve@wsn.co.nz 587 1660 SALES Brenda Ingram-Johnson brenda@wsn.co.nz 021 640 152 REPORTER Jacob Page herald@wsn.co.nz 027 425 0422 Call (04) 439 Huntleighwww.enlivencentral.org.nz4949RetirementApartments 221 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington At Huntleigh Apartments you’ll enjoy the independence and freedom of living in your own home, but without the worry and hassle. We’ll take care of the hard work, leaving you free to enjoy your retirement your way. Our much sought after modern apartments are light, bright, and just the right size. Interested? Call to arrange a viewing. Continued from page 1. They scored 380 points throughout the season and conceded just 109 on their way to going one step further than the beaten ﬁnalists they were 12 months ago. Terrahawks co-coach, Rob Aloe says the team had a clear objective from the start of preseason training six months ago and achieved it. “There were a lot of guys keen to win this year after getting close last year and we couldn’t be prouder as a coaching team of what they have been able to achieve.“Forus it was a relief to win in a way because we’d been the team to beat all season and we knew we had the players ready but ultimately they have to go out there and perform and they certainly did that,” Rob says. “It’s a weight off the shoulders.” Rob says despite losing to the same opposition last weekend, he believed his team was capable of“Wewinning.knew we had the game plan and the big-match players to do “Weit.had a really good core of players from last year and we had some great guys come in at the start of the year.

“We had a lot of backs playing in the forwards for the ﬁrst time this year and I think our hooker could outsprint a lot of the wingers which is always fun to see.” Rob says the players, coaches and supporters will enjoy a few weeks with family before deciding what the squad will look like for 2023 but he says defending a title is always a motivator during an offseason. Terrahawks fullback Zyrus Grace braces for impact during his team’s 37-5 ﬁnal win over the Upper Hutt Rams, on Saturday. Photo: Hugh Pretorius.

I recently hosted a meeting which included local property developers and representatives from the City and Regional Councils. The background for the meeting was the need to ensure all people involved in providing more housing in our electorate, whether it be those building them or those regulating and permitting that building, understand the issues which govern the ability to build the houses everyone agrees we Thereneed.are essentially two types of development; greenfields and brownfields. Greenfields means building on currently undeveloped land, typically ex farmland on the edges of current urban areas, where infrastructure like sewers, water supply and other essential services don’t exist are usually built by the developer. Brownfields development means rebuilding on existing sites, and there has been considerable discussion in recent times around how much intensification should be allowed in existing suburbs, especially changing of height limits to allow for more Bothapartments.havetheir advantages and disadvantages; the Regional Council in particular see their role to prevent more runoff and other material ending up in our harbours, especially the Porirua harbour in the case of development north of Johnsonville and Newlands. The Wellington City Council are concerned that the existing infrastructure cannot handle the pressure it comes under when new housing areas are developed. Existing infrastructure is aging and needs upgrading across our city, as evidenced by recent pipe failures. An advantage of intensification of existing areas means more people, therefore more ratepayers to pay for those upgrades. Developers of course need to make a profit, and wish to keep their compliance costs as low as possible. Many believe the Resource Management Act is too cumbersome. We as government for our part have undertaken to rewrite that act. The feedback was good, but the success will be when there are sufficient affordable houses to meetdemand. That is certainly my goal as your MP. That, and of course having a vibrant and functioning Johnsonville Shopping Centre we can all be proud of. There’s plenty to be getting on with.

Karori Scouts duo honoured Karori Scout award winners Jayden Cook, left and Pearse Lane alongside Pete Richie.

“We have selected a panel of a wide range of experts to aid a robust discussion around this plant. They will share their perspectives on whether karaka is a weed or a taonga, whether it should be removed and if so, who makes that decision.” says Terese McLeod (Taranaki Wh nui), Bicultural Engagement Lead Ranger at Zealandia Te M ra a e. During the two-day w nanga hosted at Zealandia Te M ra a T ne and tari Wilton’s Bush and sponsored by Wellington City Council, experts will cover four main pillars of discussion about the management of the native species, and conservation efforts dedicated to protecting karaka. It will begin with a k rero (talk) about the enormous signiﬁcance of karaka to the people of R kohu/ Wharekauri/Chatham Islands.

Native species experts are gathering this week to learn about and debate on the future eﬀorts to protect a large native tree - the karaka or kōpi. Photo: Chris Gee.

Pearse reflected “for me the most challenging and fun part was the Adventurous Journey as it forced me to rely on myself and try new things while away from home.” 1st Karori Scout Group is one of the largest in NZ with approximately 200 youth members and over 30 adult leaders. All of the sections (Keas, Cub, Scout and Venturers) have great educational, experiential and programmes and many weekend activities. If you would like more information about 1st Karori Scouts please email 1stkarori@group.scouts.nz up for debate at Zealandia

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Weed, poison or native taonga? Native species experts are gathering this week to learn about and debate on the future efforts to protect a large native tree - the karaka or k pi. Karaka or pi (Corynocarpus laevigatus) is a large native tree which produces bright orange fruit, which contains a toxic kernel. The plant was able to withstand the harsh climate of R kohu (Chatham Islands) and its survival was key in the settlement of the island, resulting in the plant having significant cultural significance there. Despite being of great cultural significance to M ri and Moriori people, the karaka plant is also considered a weed in some circles due to its ability to rapidly spread and block out sun from other plant species. These differences in value can cause disagreements in the management of karaka. The w nanga held over Friday and Saturday will also discuss the impact karaka may have on dogs, as there have been reported deaths in the past due to dogs eating karaka berries.

The panel will include Sally Cory, who is a Wellington based veterinarian with over 20 years of clinical experience. She is also Head of Veterinary Services (companion animals) for the New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA). She has spent the last decade working predominantly in emergency practice, from where she has had much exposure to karaka berry toxicities in dogs. She will discuss whether autopsies and blood samples can conﬁrm if karaka has been the culprit behind dog“Wepoisonings.wanttoknow, do dogs die by eating karaka fruit? How do we know this? There is evidence of kur (dogs) living with M ori in karaka groves in the past, so how did these animals co-exist with the karaka fruit?” says McLeod. “Is it speculation, theorising or scientific fact and what does historical and contemporary evidenceWellingtonreveal?”City Council’s Biosecurity Specialist Henk Louw says: “We do regular reminders to help keep our four-legged friends safe whenever the berries are fruiting, reminding owners they are toxic and can be fatal. Although they are a species we don’t plant, they are abundant and can become invasive, and a discussion around the tree is encouraged.”Thewnanga wraps up on SatAfter much perseverance through lockdowns, COVID sickness and scheme changes Pearse Lane and Jayden Cook received their Chief Scout Award at a ceremony held at 1st Karori Scouts last week.The Chief Scout Award is the highest award in the Scouting movement and is based around the four cornerstones of Scouting, which include community, outdoors, personal development, and new experiences.Toobtainthe Chief Scout award Jayden and Pearse were required to help lead the younger Scouts (Cubs), complete speciﬁc training courses in leadership and outdoor survival skills and undertake an Adventurous Journey.

urday with a workshop about preparing karaka to make it safe to consume. It can be attended in person and will also be available to attend through Zoom. Presenters with extensive experience in processing karaka will ero about its history, whakapapa and share a step-by-step tutorial on how to forage and prepare the kernels for safe consumption and preservation.

Three Newlands volunteer firefighters will take part in this year’s Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge on 20JasonAugust.Francis, Andrew Knox and Julia Hall will climb the 51 flights of stairs at Auckland’s Sky Tower, dressed in their full fire fighting kit. Their fire fighting kit weighs in at around 25kg, making the 1,103 steps they must climb a gruelling challenge.Theyare, after all, climbing up the tallest building in the southern hemisphere, which is 328 metres high.Jason, Andrew and Julia will join firefighters from throughout New Zealand on the climb, the ultimate challenge for this country’s firefighters.Each participant is timed, allowing for individual and team results to be determined. It will take most of them between 15 and 25 minutes to complete the steep climb. The focus of the event is to raise funds for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand. Every day eight New Zealanders are diagnosed with blood cancer or a related blood condition. It can affect anyone, at any age and any time in life. Each of the Newlands firefighters aims to raise $1,200 for Leukaemia and Blood Cancer New Zealand, which supports thousands of New Zealanders affected by blood cancer, as well as their families. Julia, who is the Newlands team captain, had already surpassed her initial target of $1,200 by 10 August. In addition, the organisation also supports and funds research into better treatments and into finding a cure for blood cancers. The Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge had already raised more than $770,000 by 10 August.

Helen Cross gifted a clay pot to the Glenside Heritage Gardeners at the historic Halfway House from the Johnsonville brick works, which was the Wellington Brick Company Ltd from about 1920-1930. Photo: Onslow Historical Society. Her name was Nell Croudis. Some of her photos were in the book ‘Up in the Hills’ by Bob Meyer, and some of them are used in the 1841 Bar and Restaurant on their walls.”

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The Newlands Volunteer Fire Brigade have been regulars at the Sky Tower Challenge for many years as seen here from 2021.

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Helen Cross, of the Johnsonville Florist Art Club gifted a clay pot to the Glenside Heritage Gardeners at the historic Halfway House. It was produced at the Johnsonville brick works, which was the Wellington Brick Company Ltd from about 1920 -1930. The brick works were where Malvina Major Retirement Home is today, handy to the Helenrailway.saysthe pot had a strong history in her “Thefamilypotwas given to my Grandmother, by her son, who, according to my mother, worked at the Johnsonville brick works. “After my Grandmother died, my Mother brought it home to her house. “When my mother died I bought it home as a piece of Johnsonville history,” she says. “I know my Mother would like the pot to be part of Johnsonville history, as she was born in Johnsonville in 1902,” Helen said. “She lived here all her life and was busy in the community.

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Authorised by Barbara McKenzie PO Box 22073 Khandallah Wellington Email: mckenziebarbara42@gmail.com Ph: 021 085 34798 Wellington City Council is on track to make radical changes to our electoral system, traditional rights, way of life and the shape of our citylargely without proper notice or consultation. The changes are driven by imported ideologies not embraced or understood by the majority of Wellingtonians.

Crofton Downs resident Levi Copp can’t remember a time without music.

“My mother had an extensive record collection and lit a deep love of music in me” he “Fromsays.ayoung age her music made an indelible impression on me.” Levi began piano lessons at age seven and his teacher wanted him to continue his studies with New Zealand concert pianist Professor Rae de Lisle, but his Dad had other ideas. He insisted Levi go to university and study “something serious” and so Levi began a career as a journalist. But music continued to beckon and Levi continued to play, until his talent was recognised by the Melbourne College of the Arts, where he became an accompanist for their classical ballet school, igniting an enduring passion for ballet and dance.

Now back in Wellington, you might have heard Levi play to accompany Deidre Tarrant’s Dance students. But next week, Levi steps out of the wings and takes centre stage for a piano concert, in partnership with Ngaio Union Church. “We’re delighted to welcome Levi to perform for our community,” says Ngaio Union’s minister, Sue Brown. “To bring some warmth to a winter’s evening. Come and hear music by Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann and Schubert right on your doorstep and accessible for everyone – young and old, seasoned concert veterans and ﬁrst-timers,” sheYou’lladds.ﬁnd Levi’s “Music for a Winter’s Evening” at Ngaio Union Church (cnr Kenya Street and Crofton Road) on Sunday August 28, 5-6pm, followed by light refreshments. Entry by koha.

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The REBUS Club of Khandallah held their last meeting at the end of July, there was a good attendance and two more new members were welcomed into the Club. Guest speaker at this meeting was Juliane Tandy, Manager of Citizens Advice Bureau Karori and Wellington Central. There is also a CAB in the Johnsonville Community Centre, 1 Frankmoore Ave.

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Crofton Downs Levi Copp began piano lessons aged 7 and his teacher wanted him to continue his studies with New Zealand concert pianist Professor Rae de Lisle, but his Dad had other ideas.

Khandallah Bowling Club, Woodmancote Road. The guest speaker will be Kevin Clark with a talk entitled ‘Bagdad or Bust.’ Visitors welcome. Further information about the club is on their website - search the internet for Khandallah REBUS. Guest speaker at this meeting was Juliane Tandy, Manager of Citizens Advice Bureau Karori and Wellington Central.

Juliane spoke about how the CAB is available to all people living in New Zealand, and not just citizens. They provide free, confidential independent information and advice, and help people know and understand their rights andTheyresponsibilities.helppeopleﬁnd community services they need, offer a budgeting service, and work for positive social change. As well as helping people face to face (no appointment is necessary) and by phone, they can be contacted online using live chat or by sending a message through their website.REBUS is a club for seniors and meets on the last Friday of the month. The next meeting is on Friday, 26th August at 10 am, at the

I support Democracy and transparency Traditional property rights A dynamic housing policy which respects heritage, sustainability and the environment

I oppose Decision-making without transparency Radical change to the electoral system without proper consultation A sterile vision of a city of apartments and wind tunnels, with no ﬂowers, no gardens, no vegetable plots and people cut off from nature.

Punishing home owners for nurturing native bush by cancelling their property Extremistrights ideologies leading to poor outcomes for Wellington residents, the environment, and the business community

North Wellington is well represented in the New Players Theatre Company’s production of ‘A Relatively Uneventful Evening’ which will run at the Linden Social Centre from tomorrow to September 3. than initially thought and he disappears. ln an effort to convince Robert and Amanda to leave, the others convince them that Sinclair is a violent boyfriend of Kim who may be snooping around. Unfortunately, this only convinces Robert to become more involved and when Sinclair turns up he takes after him, brandishing a bottle. At their wits end, and despite an attempt by Robert to make sense of the evening, the group convinces both Robert and Sinclair that all is well. The evening ends with a jovial toast before the group once again descends into argument and leaves.

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Four North Wellington thespians are set to be part of the New Players Theatre Company’s production of ‘A Relatively Uneventful Evening’ which will run at the Linden Social Centre from tomorrow to September 3. The North Wellingtonians involved include Danica Frentz and Esther Walker onstage, and Anne Megget and Samual Davies behind the scenes. The play takes place over the course of one evening in the living rooms of Addison and Geoffrey’s home. Addison, much to the dismay of her triend Eleanor, decides to throw a dinner party to celebrate the publication of Eleanor’s first book. A small group of close but highly dysfunctional friends are invited. Kim, an eccentric drama teacher is the fi rst to arrive and arguments set in almost immediately. Matters are made worse when Sinclair, Kim’s unexpected date for the evening, arrives and it becomes apparent that he and Eleanor are having an affair. When Eleanor’s husband Victor turns up late, Geoffrey, a therapist who remains remarkably oblivious to the unfolding events, instigates a ‘conversation starter’that brings everyone to boiling point and reveals Sinclair has a nut allergy. Various disagreements ensue while, in the background, both Kim and Victor add nuts to the food. At the height of the arguments, Sinclair, having eaten the food, stumbles into the room and is pronounced dead by Geoffrey. ln a panic, the group decides what shall be done with the body, eventually agreeing that the best thing to do would be to simply throw him in the pond. Efforts to actually carry this out are thwarled by visits from a nosey neighbour and a poorly timed mechanic before Amanda and Robert, the final guests to arrive, turn up at the worst possible moment. Eventually, after much panicking, Sinclair’s body is dragged into the bedrooms and the guests finally sit down to eat. lt isn’t long before the dysfunction creeps back in and Robert’s announcement that he is expecting a promotion to Detective sets the group on edge once again. To make matters worse, Sinclair turns out to be less dead

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7Thursday August 18, 2022 You can catch COVID-19 more than once. Boosters are your best protection from severe illness, ending up in hospital, and even death. Keeping up to date with your vaccinations is one of the most important things you can do to help protect yourself, your whānau and your community. A booster will provide extra protection from a previous vaccination and help your immunity be stronger and last longer. And, by staying as healthy as you can, you help reduce pressure on our communities, businesses and the health sector. If you’ve had COVID-19, you can get your booster three months after you tested positive. Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations. Keeping up to date with your vaccinations is really important, even if you’ve already had COVID-19. Check your eligibility at Covid19.govt.nz or call 0800 28 29 26.

Wellington Water’s infrastructure skills course provides trainees with technical and problem-solving skills needed to deliver critical water services to our local communities.“It’staughtme lots”, says recent graduate Ethan Allan. “The tutors are cool, and welcoming and it’s been easy to get on with everyone there. You learn about the [water] industry, before you start, so you get an idea of what you’re getting into.”

4. Drains - check all your drains are working properly. In heavy downpour a lot of leaves and debris can gather up Storm Ready? YIP! and greatly reduce the drain’s ability to function. Pop them open and scoop out any debris you can see. Also check any council drains near your property as they can become blocked and water can flood down to your property if you live below the drain. If you find yourself dealing with a leak or flooding, contact your insurance company ASAP. They will advise you on next steps and hopefully be able to send someone in for do a quick fix. If they are unreachable, take steps to minimise where it is coming from, waterproofing tape is a great start (if you don’t have any handy, duct tape can suffice for now). Following that, keeping the house as dry as possible is the priority. Easiest way is to heat up the property as close to 30 degrees as you can, this will draw out moisture from materials – while this is happening have a process to dehumidify the moisture. A dry home is a healthy home!Hope you all stay warm and dry out there! Written by William YIP Your friend in Real Estate 021 106 William.YIP@CollectiveFN.co.nz9997

The Wellington City Council recently provided some funding to assist Capital BMX upgrade their track and also agreed to put in temporary toilets at the southern end of the park.Diane Calvert.

3. Smell - If you house smells damp and musty, it may not just be damp people or laundry, but moisture trapped in your walls. If you notice anything try eliminate things that could be causing the smell and if the smell lingers then it may be worth investigating further.

Like many other infrastructure sectors, the water industry is experiencing workforce and capability shortages amid growing demand for their services, fuelled by population growth, ageing infrastructure and climate change. When you complete the foundational six-week course, graduates gain an NZQA Level 2 Infrastructure Works Qualiﬁcation, opening the door to multiple career opportunities within the water industry. Mr Allen says, “I’ve tried other jobs, but this is more enjoyable, and less repetitive with different situations to manage and the crew is just awesome.”

Wellington Water’s infrastructure skills course provides trainees with technical and problem-solving skills needed to deliver critical water services to our local communities. Hey Everyone, hope you are all staying warm and dry. Nature has a wonderful ability to impress, mesmerise and captivate our interest – but also cause a lot of destruction! Following the downpour, it is good to consult a local building inspector to get your house checked for any hidden leaks that may be hiding behind the walls. The reality is that all houses will leak if routine maintenance is not done properly, particularly where different materials ‘join’ together, these are commonly windows, doors, roofs, penetration junctions, gutters, etc. So here are a few things you should consider.

1. Gutters - make sure gutters haven’t sagged and clear of any debris and blockages. If you see any pooling or blockage, make sure you clear this quickly to avoid any overﬂow seeping into the property.

Being accepted as one of the team with her male colleagues has been especially supportive says Miss McArthur-Roberts. “They eased me into the job, there was no pressure, nor did they expect me to know certain things. I’ve learnt so much in the four months since I graduated. I’m in different places each day and learned about the value of communication, time management and dealing with people.”

Leaving school and looking for a job in the current environment is daunting.

Wellington Water is encouraging young women who are curious about the water industry and have a community focus to get in “Ideally,touch.we would like our next course intake to be 50 percent women,” says Training and Development manager Brett Marais. “Seeing young people develop and placing them in work, in our industry, is up there with one of the best work experiences of my life. We offer something different, an opportunity to learn on the job, and then continue to upskill. There are few entry level jobs like this that aren’t subject to disruptive technologies, and unstable working environments.”

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2. Leaks – This is one you need to be a lot more proactive about, by the time you see the leak inside, it can be a little late. Pop up into your roof and look for wet patches / staining. Other signs to look for inside, are bulged skirting, gib, ceiling tiles becoming loose, window framing separating and staining on the ceiling. Over time you can also see mould appearing on the ceiling.

Councillor Diane Calvert and Mayoral Candidate Paul Eagle, together with Councillor Simon Woolf will host a public meeting on Tuesday night at 7pm at Bowls Wilton to discuss the future possibilities for Ian Galloway Park. They will discuss opportunities for both more, and better facilities for the many sport and recreation codes - BMX, skate, football, rugby, soccer, dog park, dog training, cricket plus a potential new pump-track and artiﬁcial turf. The public will also hear from some of the people involved and others who bring experience of developing community sporting hubs like Capital BMX, Sports Advocates, Creswick

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Fellow graduate Maia McArthur-Roberts says the course is ideal for school leavers seeking their ﬁrst job. “During the training they pay you, and provide your hi vis, safety gear and boots.”

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British shoe company, Solovair has made its New Zealand debut at Kelburn store, Nicola Hawes Studio - the country’s only stockist of the iconic brand. Owner Nicola Hawes stocks a carefully curated collection of local labels, chosen for their quality and timeless appeal – what Nikki calls ‘classic with an edge’ – alongside a popular range of brogues and loafers. She says Solovair’s mix of quality and street moxie are a great ﬁt for her business. “They are just a perfect intersect for me of modern, classic styling, well-built, made to last, and they had a sort of pluckiness about them,” says Nikki. “Solovair shoes are tough enough to take the worst the Wellington weather can throw at you, but they’ve still got the classic uppers, and they’re beautifully crafted,” she says.

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Solovair debut perfect fit for local buyers vice, with close attention to fit – it’s something she enjoyed overseas and wanted to provide for women here. “In general, people really undervalue fit. There’s a huge difference between having something that’s made for you that fits perfectly, or not – which is all too often the case with generic sizing,” Nikki says.

Solovair was the original licensed manufacturer of the Dr Marten shoe, and though that is no longer the case, the super-comfortable, triple layered sole construction, as well as the shoes’ popular, urban vibe remain. Like other top-quality brands, the sole of a Solovair shoe is attached using the Goodyear welted method, which improves strength and provides durability, warmth, and a superb ﬁt. “Solovair shoes last for years,” says Nikki. “And that’s what we look for – sustainable, quality footwear that’s so good people wear and repair it till it falls apart.” Nikki has hand-picked a collection of loafers, brogues, and boots, “and we’ll expand from there as we gauge demand.”

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Nikki stocks Nelson designer, Robyn Reynolds, who makes to order as well as customizing key pieces of her collection. The studio also offers made-to-measure ﬁttings for Nicholas Jermyn Shirtmakers – a favourite Wellington brand.Nikki says this approach has her order books full and the small runs help constrain costs. “I’m feeling very positive, very excited about the future, because we’re not fast fashion and we’re working with people who love our clothes. They feel a connection with our approach and our aesthetic,” she says. “We want our customers to have an elevated retail experience and that is what we are developing.”

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There will be a new sight on the turf this Saturday. For the first time in many people’s memory, a Northern United women’s team will be taking the field in a Wellington Hockey Premier 1 final. The Northern United Hockey Club had been without a Premier 1 team for many years, until David McNaughtan urged the club to enter a team to enter at the club AGM in 2018. McNaughtan had just coached both the Northern United Premier 2 Men and the Onslow College 1st XI boys to grade championships, but with his sons all leaving Wellington for university, he wanted to provide an opportunity for his daughters to wear the Northern yellow at the highest level. With a promise that if he found the players, they would enter the team, McNaughtan, and daughter Annie, who has represented three different regions at the National Hockey League, assembled a group of players from within their hockey networks.Theteam stayed middle-of-thepack in its first few years, finishing a creditable fifth in their first season in 2019, then fourth in Covid-affected 2020 and 2021 seasons. The 2022 season, however, has seen them sit at, or near, the top of the table all year. Out of 12 regular season matches, the Northern women have lost just three.Two of those were to Hutt United, who finished top of the table, to Northern’s second. After losing their first playoff round to Hutt United, Northern had to beat Harbour City to make it through to the final. Northern did so convincingly, with a 3-1 victory, with field goals to Amy Robinson and Sophie Macadre, and a penalty corner strike from GeorgiaNorthernGarden-Bachop.willnowagain face Hutt United, who they are yet to defeat, at the National Hockey Stadium in Berhampore in the final on NorthernSaturday.willhave to carefully mark Hutt’s Minna Reid, who scored a hat trick in their last meeting. Likewise, Hutt will be looking to keep Georgia Garden-Bachop, and Otago Sparks cricketer Polly Inglis out of the game.However the final ends up, the season will be a credit to the work of McNaughtan and the Northern team.

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Parents of students who live within the home zone should apply by Wednesday 31 August, as this will assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.

More questions than answers after ABs win OUT OF ZONE ENROLMENTS ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2023 Visit raroa.school.nz for more info and enrol today!

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If there are fewer in zone enrolments than places available, then enrolment applications from out of zone students will be processed in the following order of1.priority:Siblings of current students 2. Siblings of a former student 3. Children of former students. 4. Children of an employee of the board of the school/member of the board of the school. 5. All other applicants. Out of zone applications close 3pm Wednesday 31 August 2022. Parents of students who live within the home zone should apply by Wednesday 31 August, as this will assist the school to plan appropriately for next year.

It was anything but business as usual as round 16 of 18 played out in the Men’s Central Football League over the weekend. Officials at five of the ten clubs will no doubt have their abacuses and pencils out as they struggle to comprehend the permutations and combinations of promotion/relegation in what has been an intriguing league for the entire season. The team to face the chop remains as unclear as it has always been and the same can be said for the team that will replace them. With a game in hand for Miramar Rangers and Waterside Karori, the points table currently reflects Wellington Olympic 39, Miramar 36, Phoenix Reserves 33, Napier City Rovers 25, Waterside Karori 19, Petone 16, North Wellington 15, Western Suburbs 14, Wellington United and Havelock North Wanderers 12 points. Havelock North were expected to make good use of home advantage but Wellington United inflicted a 4-1 win on them and as a result, put the proverbial cat amongst the pigeons as far as the league table is concerned. Western Suburbs were stunned 11-1 by a rampant Wellington Olympic at Endeavour Park and with their final two matches against Napier and Karori, Wests are not out of the woods yet either. Waterside Karori came out of their mid-season hiatus and prevailed 2-1 over Napier City Rovers at their borrowed home ground at Newtown Park. Miramar Rangers was comfortable enough with a 5-1 win over Petone. The Wellington Phoenix Reserves scored two goals before the half time break and snuffed out any chance for TFS North Wellington to grab any points in a 2-0 win

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Where to now for the All Blacks? Well, I’ll happily eat humble pie after the All Blacks’ gutsy 35-23 win over the Springboks at Ellis Park.Igave them no hope, like many and rightly so based on recent performances but they proved us allIanwrong.Foster produced the best coaching performance of his career to maybe keep the wolves at bay for the time being. So where did the All Blacks finally get it right? Selections, for the most part, made sense.The best hooker, in Samisoni Taukei’aho was picked. He provided solid line out throwing and was a damaging ball runner.Shannon Frizzell proved he still had what it takes to be an enforcer at No 6. The backline functioned much better with Richie Mo’unga at No 10 and he needs to be the regular starter going forward. The famed All Blacks attack was back on display and the Mo’unga David Havili combination appeared crucial to that success. There was far less aimless kicking that had been displayed by the Barrett brothers over the past month. The All Blacks are built on fast, running rugby played in a clinical fashion.Thistest was a step in the right direction on attack. Those three selections alone made a world of difference and must be retained on a regular basis going forward.I’dgofurther and install Ardie Savea as captain and make Sam Cane earn his starting spot but that is likely wishful thinking. Savea is the heartbeat of the forward pack. He embraces every physical challenge and his starting spot in the side is Thoseundeniable.arethetraits I like in a captain. New Zealand Rugby now find themselves in a pickle. They would be hard-pressed to fire Foster after that effort but he must continue to be on a short leash. What Sunday’s result does show is that Foster has not lost the dressing room.Theplayers will play hard for him and that counts for a lot. The flight home will feel mighty good for the entire team even if the two matches have provided more questions than answers.

The Board has determined that 25 places are likely to be available for the out of zone students next year. The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone. If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If there are fewer in zone enrolments than places available, then enrolment applications from out of zone students will be processed in the following order of1.priority:Siblings of current students 2. Siblings of a former student 3. Children of former students. 4. Children of an employee of the board of the school/member of the board of the school. 5. All other applicants. Out of zone applications close 3pm Wednesday 31 August 2022.

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Northern women make historic ﬁrst ﬁnal Central League tightens as matches matter for the Nix. With two rounds to go in the Men’s Capital Premier League in the tier below, Island Bay United served up a 5-1 win over league leaders, Stop Out. Stop Out remains top on 35 points and Island Bay sit one point back on 34. The winner of this league will enter a home and away playoff against the winner of the Central Federation League to gain promotion into the Central Regional League. The Federation winner has already been decided and Whanganui Athletic will play off against Stop Out or Island Bay for a place at the top table in regional football. In the Women’s W League ,Central Region football competition, winners are grinners at Waterside Karori. With games in hand and one match remaining for most teams, Karori are already sitting pretty on 27 points while Palmerston North Marist have 23 points but have already completed their season. Hats off to Waterside who have won all of their matches to date and have a plus 31 goal differential. North Wellington captain Gavin Hoy.

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