18 May Independent Herald

By Frank Neill

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Minister recommends ecosanctuary funding

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It would be a major contributor to the revival of the endangered , as well as the threatened hihi/stitchbird and row ito kiwi, Mr Lynch says.

A steering committee comprising Mr Lynch and representatves from Greater Wellington Regional Council, the Department of Conservation and Taranaki Whanui applied to Conservation Minister Willow Jean Prime for funding to plan and start up the sanctuary.

The Minister has recommended that $1.83 million be provided to the Puke Sanctuary project from the Prime Minister’s Emerging Priorities Fund.

The Minister’s decision to recommend the funding to begin the project “is wonderful news,” Mr Lynch says.

“It doesn’t mean to say we’ve got the money … but the Minister’s approval helps the application no end.”

The funds would enable the steering committee to pay for specialist design work, for environmental work, applying for a resource consent and setting up an organisation to manage the project.

“The potential return on these

funds is very positive indeed … and Puketa would become probably New Zealand’s most valuable conservation property,” Mr Lynch says.

With its unlogged rimu forest, the Wainuiomata catchment “is exactly wha eeds”.

The ecosanctuary would also become home to a series of other birds, including kokako, saddleback, red crowned parakeet, robins and other kiwi species.

That would lead to a rejuvenation of the whole Rimutaka range, as birds from Puket started flying out from the sanctuary, Mr Lynch says.

The Minister’s decision has been welcomed by Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Quentin Duthie.

Mr Duthie says he is “stoked that the government is funding the next step to realise the dream of returning super special native species like to Wainuiomata.

“Wainui is blessed to have the oldest and most healthy forest in Lower Hutt

“Let’s muck in and welcome more unique birds and lizards to make their home [in Puketa ,” Cr Duthie says. Strigops habroptilus) has been the subject of

immense conservation effort since its last survivors were rounded up and placed on secure offshore islands in the 1990s.

Establishing the Puket Sanctuary would result in this rare parrot making a return to the mainland. Almost all re on Whenua Hou, Chalky or Anchor Islands off the southern South Island. A few live on Hauturu/Little Barrier Island in the Hauraki Gulf.

The southern islands are at or nearing carrying capacity fo and new habitat is

urgently needed.

K require predator-free habitat and an abundance of rimu trees for breeding.

Wainuiomata has been assessed by the ecovery Team as being suitable for habitat because of its size, the quality of habitat (unmodified lowland podocarp forest) and the abundance of mature rimu trees (rimu is the dominant canopy tree over 85% of the catchment) and eed rimu for breeding. This combination of factors is very rare.

Plane noise a major concern

By Frank Neill

A northern suburbs group of volunteers has established an organisation called Plane Sense in the wake of the change of flight paths.

Its aim is to be a “collective voice to be heard and effect change for the peace of our community,” a Plane Sense spokesperson told the “Independent Herald”.

Plane Sense was established in the wake of the decision by New Zealand’s airways service provider Airways, to implement a new flight pathfrom 1 December last year – a decision approved by Wellington International Airport Ltd (WIAL).

That new flight path sees jet aircraft flying directly over Broadmeadows.

“The noise levels are up to 90 decibels as the plane goes over Broadmeadows and are at least 70 decibels,” the spokesperson said.

“Unfortunately we don’t have data on what the noise levels were before the flight path was changed.

“The much louder aeroplane noise impacts the residents of Broadmeadows, Khandallah and Johnsonville.

“The noise from the planes is also affecting our neighbours in Ngaio and Crofton Downs.”

From its start with a group of

volunteers, the number of Plane Sense members has grown.

“We have over 200 members at the moment,” the spokesperson said.

And it is seeking more.

“At the moment we are trying to connect with our neighbours, some of whom are suffering alone, to offer our support.”

The organisation has also set up a website, planesensewellington. com. One of the pages on the website is a “noise gallery” featuring a series of You Tube clips of planes flying overhead.

“We have had over 64,000 hits on our You Tube noise channel.”

The main aims of Plane Sense are to question the process and implementation of the new flight path, and to advocate for change “for the peace of our community”.

The change was implemented withoutconsultation with northern suburb residents, despite WIAL noting that “the change in flight departure paths may be noticed by some residents in the Johnsonville/Khandallah area”, the spokesperson said.

WIAL has statedthat “in cases like this public consultation isn’t normally undertaken”.

However a more inclusive approach was adopted in 2018 when a change in flight path was proposed, the spokesperson said.

In 2018, public consultation was conducted, as was a12-month

trial period,and residents of the northern suburbs were notified by postwhen a change in flight path occurred.

“In 2018 the change processspecifically welcomed and incorporated community feedback.”

Plane Sense was also questioning the acousticreport commissioned by WIAL whichstatedthat noise levels were “reasonable” and that there had been “generally an imperceptible increase in noise”.

“We noted that the acousticassessment evaluated data from one noise monitor placed at a much lower altitude than the highest affected suburb, Broadmeadows, which is located 300 metres above sea level.

“The single noise monitor is also close to the original flight path, not where the difference in noise would be greatest,” the spokesperson said.

Despite the high noise levels, residents of the northern suburbs were not entitled to the WIAL quieter homes package.

This package helps residents fit noise reducing improvements to their homes, such as glazing solutions to reduce noise.

Yet another issue the spokesperson identified was the effect on wildlife, and residents were noticing there were far fewer birdsfollowing the change in flight paths

“Ultimately we want to restore the peace of our suburbs for the wildlife and the residents,” the spokesperson said.

The change in flight path “is obviously a matter that hasn’t been consulted on,” the Wharangi/ Onslow-WesternCouncillor

Diane Calvert told the “Independent Herald”

“It should have been.

“Wellington International Airport and Airways need to go back to the community and consult on this.”

They also needed to “make sure they take [noise] readings in areas that are being impacted.

“The community just wants to be treated fairly,” Cr Calvert said.

One of the kākāpō that now look more likely to have a new sanctuary. Photo: Supplied.

A passenger jet taking off from Wellington Airport, about to fly over Broadmeadows. Photo: Plane Sense website.

Top community centre

By Frank Neill

The Newlands Community Centre has been named among the best in the world.

That also makes it the best community centre in New Zealand, as it was the only one from Aotearoa to make the list.

The Newlands centre is one of the 30 most beautiful and modern worldwide, the Social Work Degree Centre says.

“Social work is tough, and practising in a drab, uninspiring, and outdated community centre certainly doesn’t help,” the Social Work Degree Centre says.

“Fortunately for recent social work graduates, many modern community centres around the

globe offer a whole host of facilities to keep locals and employees happy.”

The Newlands Community Centre is “directly behind a shopping centre and next to a tavern, so the visibility of the building was one of the challenges that local firmCCM Architectsfaced creating its blueprint,” the citation for the centre states.

“Residents of the area were also consulted during the centre’s design, with the unique, transparent final product aiming to bring together different generations and interests.

“The multipurpose community centre, which opened to the public in November 2009, hosts

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a variety of classes and activities.

“It also boasts a toy library for children, computer facilities for the technologically minded, an average-sized meeting room that can fit about 10 people, a large

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The citation also noted that the centre was “tucked away in a back street”.

Mentors available for young girls

Big Brothers Big Sisters are seeking girls aged six to 12 in Wellington who need a supportive adult role model in their lives,

Female mentors are ready in the Johnsonville area to mentor a young girl.

“We currently have female mentors available who are willing and able to support girls through a friendship-based relationship on a regular basis,” says Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington Programme Manager Ashleigh Stallard.

“Big Brothers Big Sisters match mentors and young people based on several factors, including gender, interests, personalities, and where they live.

“It’s really important that girls are able to make weekly outings with a mentor and have a parent or caregiver who actively supports the match,” Ashleigh says.

Some criteria will first need to be met for a young person to have a Big Brothers Big Sisters mentor.

Mentors complete a screening and training process and receive ongoing supervision for the duration of the match.

“Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wellington recruits, trains and supports adult volunteer mentors across Hutt Valley and

Wellington, matching them with children aged between six and 12 who are in need of a little extra support.

“Through quality training, we equip mentors with the ability to build resilience in young people and support positive relationships that are critical to childhood development.

“For one hour, once a week our ‘Bigs’ and ‘Littles’ spend time together sharing hobbies and interests.

“By simply showing up each week and being themselves, our mentors provide encouragement, promote confidence and build self-belief in young people.

“For some of the children in our programme, the weekly interaction with their mentor may be the only time they are afforded the undivided attention of an adult.

“Studies show that 98% of the youth Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors believe they now make better life choices as a result of the relationship with their mentor,” Ashleigh says.

For more information visit: https://www. bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/refer-youryoung-person-in-wellington or email Wellington@bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz.

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How would you and your family or flatmates cope in the event of a major earthquake hitting the Western suburbs destroying homes and key public facilities,cutting power, water supply and access to all the usual city services and retail centres and, crucially, preventing emergency services being able to get through to provide help for several days or even weeks?

This was the scenario provided to a group of Wadestown locals, including local Residents Association representatives and the Wadestown Community Centre Coordinator who gathered at the Wadestown Plunket rooms/Wadestown Emergency Hub at 117 Wadestown Road on 13 May for a practice run, organised by Wellington Region Emergency Management Office (WREMO) Emergency Management Advisor Heather McCaskill.

Emergency hubs are places where people in each suburb can share ideas, skills, and resources

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to help each other and their community deal with the crucial first few days after a significant emergency event.

If a major disaster strikes, the hub will be opened and run by people in the community, using the skills and resources that are already available.

Although the hubs contain some basic equipment such as a VHF radio and some administrative resources, the emphasis is on locals working out what roles and tasks can be allocated or delegated to local volunteers in the first few hours or days following a disaster.

Heather explained that following the recent significant effects of Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawkes Bay there has been renewed interest in how commu-

nities handle majordisasters and what lessons can be learned from their impact.

The response practice, using an earthquake scenario, was a practical way to learn how the Community Emergency Hub works and enabled locals to gain hands-on experience solving issues that might arise following a disaster, as well as providing an opportunity for neighbours and locals to get together.

On completion of the exercise participants enjoyed hot pizza courtesy of WREMO.

“It was great to see Wadestown residents coming along to support the response practice and understand how their community may problem- solve together following a disaster,” Heather says.

deal with home sanitation arrangements. Heather held a draw for all participants in the day’s practice to win the demo kit at the end of the session. The kit is on display in the foyer of the Wadestown library until the end of the month. Photo: Supplied.

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BROADerWAY, an original production, opens at Marsden

Marsden’s original production BROADerWAY opened Tuesday night to rave reviews from the audience. The show, written and directed by Head of Wellbeing Louise Kleingeld, is a celebration of musical theatre and a light-hearted look at some of the modern challenges faced by those in the show-biz industry.

Louise began work on the script last summer, having held auditions in Term 4 last year. With the base script complete, she then worked collaboratively with the students involved to further develop their characters. She created a role for everyone who wanted to participate, which was one of the main benefits of writing her own script. “When you buy an existing show, you are limited to whatever that show offers in terms of starring roles and vocal ranges. Our issue isn’t that we didn’t have enough talent, it was that whatever show we bought would not do justice to the breadth of talent that we had. Our shows tend to be quite traditional musicals, so the major roles tended to go to our stronger singers, who could also act. When Richard (Kleingeld, also a Marsden teacher and Louise’s brother) and I first discussed this, we thought that writing our own show could allow us to highlight our performers whilst also creating roles for those who wanted to act but not sing. We tried to bring together a traditional play and a musical more equally than we’d had the option to do in the past.” To that end, Louise began developing the script and working with the actors while Richard worked on song selection with the vocalists and

musicians.

The input from the students themselves was vast and showed creativity as well as adaptability and resilience when changes needed to be made. One of the hardest things was after the first dress rehearsal when they realised the show was too long. Louise recalls, “At that point we had to remove some of my favourite parts of the script. But we talked a lot about caring for your audience - a show isn’t about us, it’s about bringing joy to your audience. Being indulgent and including things because we love them, if it doesn’t care for the audience, is not for the good of the show. The students were amazing, even when their parts were reduced or a song was taken out. I was so proud of how outward looking and understanding the

students were. Production is about whanaungatanga. You are sharing space and creating atmosphere together. You have to all be in it for it to work.” As such, BROADerWAY was a massive success.

To set the scene, Broadway has faced many challenges in recent years. The impact of COVID-19 was widespread and significant. The Broadway League has worked hard to develop policies that meant theatres could reopen safely, but enticing audiences back proved difficult. Around the same time, concerns about diversity and representation forced the industry to consider how to bring the ‘Broad’ into ‘Broadway’ hence the BROADerWAY Foundation has been formed. Supported by patron Sir Andrew Lloyd-Webber,

Council to review rating policies

Wellington City Council will this year conduct a comprehensive review of its rating policies.

The review will look at how the overall rates bill is divided up – that is, how the council determines the proportion each property owner pays.

The council sets its overall budget each year as part of the Long-term Plan and Annual Plan process.

The rates-funded component of that budget is then collected from property owners. The proportion each pays depends on a range of factors, such as the property’s capital value, whether it is commercial or residential, and what services the property receives.

Wellingtonians make a critical contribution to our city through their rates, and that looking at how rates are allocated is important and timely, Mayor Tory Whanau says.

“We have important work to do and big decisions to make as we move toward a more vibrant, resilient, affordable and climate-friendly city.

“It’s a good time to look at whether our rating policies are as fair and clear as they can be,” the Mayor says.

“It’s been a long time since the council took a proper look at this [reviewing the rating system], and the make-up of our city has changed,” Councillor Rebecca Matthews, Chair of the Long-term Plan, Finance and Performance Committee, says.

“We want to work with the community to decide on a better allocation of rates that meets Wellington’s needs, now and in the future.”

Councillors have agreed that the rating

policy review will focus on:

Transparency – Providing clear information so the rates system is understood (including the collection of Greater Wellington Regional Council rates and any levies set), and ratepayers know what they will need to pay. This includes being clear and transparent about the council’s rates remissions and postponements policies. Fairness – Considering affordability relative to matters such as income, age, and geography.

Efficient use of land – Considering how to address under-utilised land, low-density land use and land banking. For example, considering if land value is a more appropriate measure to base rates on than capital value, and/or whether a different rate should be set for vacant land.

M ori land – Considering remissions for M ori land (not just M ori freehold land), working with Mana Whenua.

Differential rates – Considering how different multipliers are applied to different categories. For example, if there is a need to separate out larger commercial premises from smaller commercial premises. Targeted rates – Considering the costs and benefits of targeted rates for specific purposes, such as climate change and development costs.

Smoothing revaluation impacts – Considering options to smooth out the impact of property revaluations, including the costs and benefits of this.

The council will be engaging with the community throughout the review process, with formal public consultation occurring in the second half of 2023.

Any changes stemming from the review would be implemented from July 2024.

its purpose is to provide resourcing and funding for arts projects in previously overlooked communities.

The show begins as the gala committee are working hard to arrange a celebration launch of the new foundation, with a wealth of celebrities attending, and performances from some of Broadway’s biggest stars.

The script was “An absolute triumph in script writing” said Head of English and Languages, Tracey Allen. Supported by Musical Director, Richard Kleingeld, Technical Director/Producer Sarah Wilson, Stage Manager Dianne Smith with costumes by Jane Hazelton, and teams of students handling lighting, sound, backstage and front of house, the stars of the show gave exuberant performances, embodying their characters perfectly.

“Writing our own script has given us the freedom to give everyone a chance to shine and have their moment on stage. If someone’s strength is comic timing, we’ve played to that, if you play the piano we included that, if you speak French we incorporated that. Because I knew who was going to play the roles, I could write specifically for them and their strengths. My favourite part about this is it has allowed us to better showcase the wide range of unique talents our students have” says Louise.

Teacher Kaz Bartch said “It was a delightful smorgasboard of musical talent, singing, dancing and all wrapped up with wit and comedy.” Congratulations to the cast and crew for a wonderful wonderful show.

Cast of Broaderway. Photo Supplied.

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Food bank seeks donations

The Newlands Community House food bank is seeking donations.

The food bank is looking a bit bare, the Newlands Community Centre says. The food bank asks people to please make sure that it is unopened and not past use-by date.

We are in specific need of the following:

tinned fruit and vegetables; instant coffee and tea; ready-to-eat meals, such as tinned stews; toothpaste, shampoo, and other bathroom staples; breakfast cereals; and pasta and pasta sauces. Items can be dropped off at the community centre between 9:30am and 6pm Monday to Friday, or can be dropped off at the collection bin at the Newlands New World.

Historic photos of the capital

Thousands of photos of Wellington through the ages, including pictures from the northern and western suburbs, are even more accessible with a large part of the collection now discoverable at DigitalNZ.

Wellington City Archives has partnered with DigitalNZ to increase visibility of more than 38,000 scanned images on its aggregated site of images from New Zealand.

DigitalNZ provides a single point of browsing and discovery for collections from all over the motu, with more than 30 million digital items from more than 200 organisations on any topic available including images, videos, maps, and news reports, with free hosting and access for all.

This new partnership gives everyone a glimpse into the past, unearthing lots of buried treasures, says City Archives Team Leader, Adrian Humphris.

“Our collection, which has been 20 years in the making, consists of over 38,000 scanned images dating from the 1800s to the present day, and from all around the Wellington region.

“It includes photos of people, places and events, sports competitions, cultural festivals, streetscapes, parks, parades, public works, maps, trains, shops, and staff photos.

“The collection is a rich resource for anyone researching their family heritage or the city’s social, political and urban history – highlighting the many changes in our community and development over the past 150 years,” Mr Humphris says.

Items can be found via search or filter on the DigitalNZ home page, or added to user stories about subjects as varied as kapa haka, suburban trams, war memorials, or Santa parades.

“We are thrilled to welcome Wellington City

Council Archives as a new content partner i o Aotearoa, DigitalNZ. Their collection of more than 38,000 images makes more of the histories of Te Whanganui-a-Tara easier to find, share, and use,” says Rowan Payne, Manager DigitalNZ Services.

Around 75% of the City Archives

are now searchable online and are constantly being added to at https:// archivesonline.wcc.govt.nz/.

As well as the website, which features an excellent image lucky dip, the Archives are now active on Facebook and Instagram, bringing the city’s curios to a new audience in a new way.

Dexter Scott France. I love the culture and the food, and it’s a really beautiful place.

Emily Montgomery Thailand, maybe Europe, maybe Scotland.

Amalia Mitchell Marina Neis India. When I was 18 years old I started practising yoga. The deeper I dived into yoga, India has been on my mind.

Andrea Scott

Andy Maus New Zealand was my country of choice. I’m from England, and now I’ve moved here.

Switzerland. It’s stunningly beautiful. I went to Switzerland [some years go] and it was the trip of a lifetime.

France, because my family’s from there and I love it.

One of the thousands of archived images: a view of Ngaio and Khandallah from Mysore Street. Photo: Graham Radcliffe collection.

Enthusiastic opening by WMVC

Reviewed by Theresa Rogers

Wellington Male Voice Choir (WMVC) performed at Queen Margaret College on 7 May 2023 conducted by Mark Stamper.

The programme opened with an enthusiastic a cappella rendition of “Festive Alleluia”. The choir sang with clear diction allowing the audience to hear the words well.

Different members of the choir performed solos.

Home” with Les Williams, Mike Hickman and Gary Rogers providing good renditions of the verses of “Desperado”.

In “The Vagabond”, the soft entries were exactly together and demonstrated the control the choir has over their sound.

Changes of style and rhythms were handled well, especially in “Hold Me, Rock Me” and Isaac Stone’s very able and resonant rendition of the verses.

showed with “Cibola”, the opening being especially good with a confident strong entry.

“The Awakening” and “Deep Peace” concluded the programme magnificently.

The Wellington Male Voice Choir. Photo: Supplied.

David Tansley ably communicated the verses of “Bring Him

Playing people’s favourite jazz

By Frank Neill

A weekly jazz performance, featuring audience and online requests, has come to Kelburn.

Called “Live at Five”, the jazz performances are held at the Cable Top Eatery, 1 Upland Road, from 5:15 to 7:15pm every Wednesday.

It is presented by a trio that is part of the Wellington Jazz Co-operative.

Ayrton Foot is on the piano, Daniel Yeasdley is on the double bass and Mark Lockett plays the

drums. [From time to time one of the team will not be able to play, and their place is filled by another member of the Wellington Jazz Co-operative.]

“We take requests from people who come to ‘Live at Five’,” Mark says.

“We also thought it might be fun to take some online requests and stream them live.”

The idea for basing the performance around requests came from Mark’s time living in New York, where he lived for a long time.

“I had a gig there. That’s how our trio made a living.

“People used to come down to the café and request a tune.

“We actually made a record from that called ‘Any Last Requests’,” he says.

What “Live at Five” is aiming to do is to “get a vibe happening here,” Mark adds.

“We play whatever people yell out. It’s fun.”

RIGHT: The jazz trio in action at Cable Top Eatery. Photo: Supplied.

“Invictus” and “Crossing the Bar” were particularly well performed.

The choir’s engagement also

Mark Stamper gave a performance of four very different piano arrangements ”Ode to Joy”, “Over the Rainbow” and “Amazing Grace/El Shaddai”, and dedicated “It Is Well With My Soul” to the former long time accompanist for the choir, Shona Murray.

Theresa Rogers is a chorister and conductor.

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Zealandia’s new fish release

Zealandia Te M a a T e has welcomed a new fish species to its waters – a fish that plays a unique role in the freshwater ecosystem.

Zealandia began releasing 160 toitoi/common bully (Gobiomorphus cotidianus), a fish that is endemic to this country.

This is the first time toitoi have been translocated in modern times and is likely the first freshwater fish translocation that has been done within Aotearoa New Zealand for restoration reasons.

Toitoi are found across Aotearoa but have declined in many places. They have been completely lost to the upper reaches of the Kaiwharawhara catchment, including Zealandia.

This project, in partnership with mana whenua, is part of a recent freshwater focus for Zealandia Te e.

The sanctuary is on a 500-year journey to create a corner of the world where New Zealand’s unique animals and plants can thrive in healthy, vibrant ecosystems – not just in the forests, but beneath the surface of the waters as well.

“Freshwater biodiversity is in trouble across Aotearoa,” Jo Ledington, Zealandia’s General Manager for Conservation and Restoration says.

“Poor water quality, habitat loss and disrupted connectivity are taking their toll on our unique species and ecosystems.

“This is why Zealandia is currently taking action to care for freshwater in the sanctuary and beyond.”

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working towards whole ecosystem restoration.

“Each species within an ecosystem plays an important role and makes it a richer, healthier and more resilient place,” she says.

K ahi, or freshwater mussels, were reintroduced to Zealandia in 2018. They rely on toitoi as to shuttle their offspring to a different part of their freshwater home.

Adult k hi “sneeze” their larvae (glochidia) into the water, which then attach onto the gills or fins of a nearby fish (preferably toitoi) to catch a ride away from their parents. Their unique relationship triggers and nourishes the larvae’s development into juvenile mussels.

Last month, Zealandia and a co-management group for the Paran hu Lakes (R Tiaki) began the translocation process which saw the freshwater fish journey from the Parang hu Lakes to eventually live in Roto M anga, Zealandia’s upper reservoir.

The fish had been in quarantine for three weeks to monitor their health as they adjust to their new environment before they were released to Zealandia’s waters.

Zealandia is at the headwaters of the Kaiwharawhara catchment, and this work will help create richer more interconnected ecosystems that will trickle downstream.

It is a key part of the sanctuary’s 100-year beyond-the-fence partnership project, Sanctuary to Sea Kia Mouriora te Kaiwharawhara.

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Rent or Own? YIP!

Hey everyone! I hope you’re all staying warm and dry. With another major downpour for our friends up north, it is a timely reminder to have a plan and be prepared for what nature may throw at us. This week, I want to discuss the financial realities of owning a house versus renting a house. In the current market conditions, renting a house is significantly cheaper than owning the same house. Here are some points to consider:

Mortgage Interest: If you take the weekly rental income of a property and compare it to the mortgage interest of the property value, you will find that the rent does not cover the true cost of the property.

Locked Equity: With any property purchase, there is a deposit/downpayment to secure the mortgage, this may be 10%-20%. This locked-in equity is providing you with zero return if the business of owning the property is not profitable. If you had $150k deposit in a property, you could be obtaining around 5.5% in a term deposit and potentially more elsewhere.

Maintenance Costs: Not only do you have to pay rates and insurance, but you also have to pay for all maintenance costs on your own property. If it costs you $20k to paint your house every 10 years, that’s a $2k cost every year. When you take the maintenance and depreciation of every part of the home, the yearly cost can be significant.

Capital Gains: Ok sure, if property prices go up exponentially, the financial benefits of being a property investor can be significant, and there has been some wild capital growth in the last 50 years. Capital gains are directly linked to buyer affordability, which is linked to income vs interest rates. Property prices will only go up when buyers are able to offer more on houses.

Insecurity: Every day, more and more landlords are waking up to the realities of negative cash flow and that they are just subsidising their tenant’s lifestyle. More and more rentals are placed on the market and tenants are being displaced. Unless the market significantly recovers, tenants will be continuously displaced as properties come to market.

In New Zealand, there has always been this homeownership dream. In any market, there are

A toitoi/common bully (Gobiomorphus cotidianus.

through research is an important part of this translocation, helping to inform the collection, monitoring and release of the fish.

“We have focused a significant part of our research into m uranga M ori a nd weaved what we have learned into the project so far,” Zealandia’s Bicultural Engagement Lead Ranger, Terese McLeod (Taranaki Wh ui, Clan McLeod) says.

“For example, researching traditional catch methods and using the maramataka to inform our decisions. We’re all learning together.

“It’s been special to begin resurfacing some of the tauranga around this species.

“This translocation has also been an opportunity to initiate a relationship with a species that we typically haven’t had much

always people buying a home. The Kiwi dream of owning a home here is becoming less attractive as the attractiveness of moving overseas grows. At the end of the day, those that want to call New Zealand home will want to own their place and feel a sense of security and stability. In life, we do many things that make no financial sense but are purely for our non-financial satisfaction. We get a cup of coffee and get no return from it; we go on holiday and get no financial return on it. Yes, for the same cost to own your property, you could easily rent something far superior. But I do it to provide a sense of home and stability for my wife and kids.

At the end of the day, everyone has different goals, and it is important to understand your goals and work out the best strategy to maximize your position. Homeownership isn’t for everyone, neither is renting. Rather just take any advice you read (including this one), set up a business plan, look at the true financials of renting vs owning – line it up with your morals, values, and goals, and see which way works best for you. If you would like, I’m more than happy to sit and have a strategy meeting about your property goals/ aspirations.

Have a great week, everyone!

awareness of at Te M ra a T ne.

“It’s been wonderful observing people embracing learning about toitoi and getting excited,” Terese says. The fish have come from Kohangapiripiri in the Paran ahu Lakes, where previous ahi populations have been sourced. These lakes are cared for by R Tiaki which is a co-management group consisting of Greater Wellington Regional Council and mana whenua, Taranaki Wh ui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika - Port Nicholson Block Settlement Trust, who Zealandia is working closely with.

“We want to acknowledge our incredible partners Tiaki, Taranaki W nui, N i Toa Rangatira and the Holdsworth Charitable Trust, for their support with this translocation,” says Dr Danielle Shanahan, Chief Execu-

tive of Zealandia Te a a T e.

“We are also looking to our community to help us care for this taonga now, and into the future.

“One day, we hope the waters of the Kaiwharawhara that flow out from Zealandia will also be safe and welcoming for these incredible fish,” Dr Shanahan says.

Te Tiaki are proud to have had the opportunity to work with Zealandia on the toitoi translocation from Roto hangapiripiri to Roto M anga / Te ne,” says th collective.

These toitoi have an important role to play in improving water qualalready translocated to Roto hanga.

“We look forward to seeing our toitoi in their new home and watching them thrive as the ecosystem is restored.”

Retiring committee members

Two retiring members of Johnsonville’s Cellar Club committee were acknowledged recently at the club AGM.

Jenny Jebson and Anne Megget have between them given 35 years of service, in a variety of roles, ranging from President and Secretary to membership and organising meetings.

Established in 1980, the Cellar Club’s website is http://cellarclub.co.nz.

Its main aim is to promote the further-

ance, understanding and appreciation of wine through wine tastings, meetings, visits to vineyards, and such other related activities as dinners which, from time to time, are considered to assist in the furtherance of the Club’s appreciation of wine.

The club welcomes visitors as well as new members, and meets regularly on the second Wednesday of the month at the Johnsonville Community Centre.

Photo: R M McDowall.

Anne Megget (left), Cellar Club President Murray Jaspers and Jenny Jebson.

Photo: Supplied.

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Khandallah Pink Ribbon Breakfast

A Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise money for Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand will be held at the Khandallah Bowling Club on Tuesday 23 May, starting at 8am.

The breakfast is being organised by Craig Dunshea, who is looking forward to a good turnout at the bowling club’s Woodmancote Road address.

The breakfast is a $20 ticketed event which continues through to 10am.

Craig has contacted local business to help with prizes for fund-raising and“everybody has been very generous,” he says.

“The Khandallah Bowling club have sup-

plied the venue and are very behind the idea.”

Pink Ribbon Breakfast is Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand’s annual campaign to raise vital funds for breast cancer research, patient support, education and awareness.

More than 4,500 Prink Ribbon breakfasts had been organised in New Zealand this year when this issue of the “Independent Herald” went to print.

Each year more than 3,500 people are diagnosed with breast cancer and it is the leading cause of death for New Zealand women aged under 65 years.

Celebration of faith festivals

People from all faiths and cultures gathered in Karori for a “Celebration of Festivals” on Sunday 7 May.

All the main religions of the world were represented, Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Jewish and Baha’i.

A combined effort from Ekta (an Indian charity) Iman (Muslim Association) and the Karori Community Centre, the celebration was held to acknowledge the religious festivals coinciding in April and May.

The event was hosted by Karori Community Centre but had grown so big there wasn’t room to hold it at the centre. Instead it was at the Karori Normal School hall, and then there was standing room only.

More than 100 people attended, dressed in traditional garb and looking very colourful and vibrant.

High Commissioners, Members of Parliament, City Councillors and the Mayor, Tory Whanau, were among the dignitaries who attended.

The day was started with karakia by kaumatua Audrey Banks, a regular at the Karori Community Centre.

The speeches were opened by Mayor

Whanau who later posted on her instagram: “What a vibrant, affirming and absolutely perfect way to spend the afternoon … I would love to see this grow into a broader celebration.”

“We are so lucky inKarori to be a community of people who come from a range of cultures and consequently have all sorts of backgrounds and experiences, beliefs and values,” Heather Baldwin, Chairperson of the Karori Community Centre Management Board, said .

Children were entertained with facepainting, and the art table where they coloured pictures related to the festivals. A henna hand painter was also present for the adults.

There was a Rangoli demonstration from the Hindu community (sand picture), a hijab wrapping demonstration from the Muslim community and a turban wrapping demonstration from the Sikhs.

No gathering is complete without food, and there was plenty of food and drink from different cultures. A special thanks to Karori New World and Karori Countdown for supplying tea, coffee and juice.

Putting the finishing touches on their Rangoli. Photo: Supplied.

This child’s artwork coming together at the interfaith celebration. Photo: Supplied.

The demonstration of turban wrapping.

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The finished Rangoli. Photo: Supplied.

Khandallah Pink Ribbon Breakfast organiser Craig Dunshea at the Khandallah Bowling Club. Photo: Supplied.

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We know when our children are sick, they go from being active and alert to quiet, grumpy, sleepy, clingy and wanting more cuddles. Often they lose interest in food.

The most common general signs of illness are fever, pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, cough, headache and rash. Fever (body temperature above 37°C) indicates that the body is ‘fighting’ infection from either bacteria or viruses.

Children’s natural defence mechanisms are less well-developed than adults’ immune systems, so children are at higher risk of infections. Fever accompanied by cough, runny or blocked nose and headache can signify the common cold. “Ask us about our Children’s Pain & Fever fact card”, recommend Self Care pharmacists, “because this has a lot of helpful hints for looking after sick children. Also it indicates what other signs to look out for in children that indicate more serious illnesses.”

Keeping your child comfortable in bed, giving plenty of fluids, and using liquid medicines such as paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever, are best when your child has a cold.

“But” advice from Self Care pharmacists is “use proper medicine-measuring spoons when measuring-out doses of liquid medicines. Don’t use kitchen teaspoons because they are not accurate, the volume varies from spoon to spoon, and your child will not receive the correct dose of medicine.”

It is important to look out for sore throats in children as it can lead to Rheumatic Fever. This is a serious illness that affects mainly Maori and Pacific children and young people, aged four and above.

Sore throats generally clear up by themselves but “strep” sore throats can lead to rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease which can be life threatening. It is important to check up children with sore throats so if they do have a “strep” sore throat they can be treated with antibiotics and stop the illness progressing any further.

If you are unsure then get in touch with your pharmacist, doctor or nurse.

Parents can encourage their children to take simple steps to help prevent the spread of some illnesses.

Children should cover their mouths and noses when they sneeze and cough, and then wash their hands straight after. Washing hands is also VERY important after going to the toilet, and before eating. They should not share cups and drink bottles, nor spoons and other eating utensils. Tissues are best for blowing noses, and then they should be thrown away immediately after use.

Immunisation is generally one of the most effective ways of protecting children against infections that can cause serious diseases and associated complications (including death).

All forms of immunisation work by causing the body to produce an immune response, in the same way it would if exposed to the disease but without the child suffering all the symptoms and consequences. In the future, when the child comes into contact with the disease, the immune system responds quickly and helps prevent the child developing the disease.

The World Health organisation and the Ministry of Health recommend immunisation for your children. However there may be cases where it is not suitable to immunise and it is important to see your pharmacist or doctor regarding possible risks and/or contraindications.

Children with asthma or allergies, or who are recovering from an illness, such as a common cold, can be immunised.

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Side effects from vaccines can sometimes occur and include redness and soreness at the injection site. There may also be mild fever.

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Ask your Self Care pharmacists for a copy of the Children’s Illnesses and Children’s Pain & Fever fact cards that contains useful information for parents.

Community award nominations open

By Frank Neill

Nominations for the Wellington Airport regional community awards are now open.

These awards recognise the valuable work of community group volunteers in the wider Wellington region.

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More than 60 groups will be recognised this year, with more than $50,000 in award money and prizes.

People making a submission will go into a draw to win one prize of a night’s accommodation for two people at Rydges Wellington Airport, including breakfast for

two and a $150 Whiskey Lima Golf dinner voucher. Awards will be presented in six categories: art and culture; education and child/youth development; health and well-being; heritage and environment;

sport and leisure; and the Rising Star award for new and emerging community groups.

In making the awards, the judges take into consideration volunteer input, utilisation of resources, innovation and creativity, effectiveness of activities and impact within the

community – all with a focus on activities within the past year.

People can submit nominations online at https://www.wellingtonairport.co.nz/community/ wellington-airport-community-awards/community-awards/ nominate-group/.

Nominations close on 31 May.

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Car fire in Glenside

By Frank Neill

A car was extensively damaged after catching fire in Glenside on 15 May.

The Fire Service received a call at 6:23am from the driver of a car who was travelling on State Highway One, a Fire Brigade spokesman told the “Independent Herald”.

The driver noticed that the car had begun smoking, so he turned off the motorway into Westchester Drive.

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It looked as though the car had driven over something and that the fuel tank may have been punctured, the spokesperson said.

The car was written off, he added. The Fire Brigade had the fire out just before 7am.

As well as the fire fighters, Police also attended the incident, and the road was closed for some time, with a diversion put in place.

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This is a great opportunity to learn about a different culture & introduce an aspiring young person to life in NZ.

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Johnsonville School Enrolments for Terms 3 and 4 of 2023

Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme. Applications for out of zone places are now being invited for students wishing to enrol between 17 July 2023 and 14 December 2023.

The Board has determined that 5 spaces are available for Year 0 and 5 spaces are available for either Years 1 & 2 or Years 5 & 6 during this enrolment period.

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Johnsonville narrowly edged

By Frank Neill

The Johnsonville Hawks came close to pulling off a victory over Paremata Plimmerton in the latest round of Wellington Rugby’s Swindale Shield competition on 13 May.

A missed penalty kick by Johnsonville late in the game ended up deciding the match, played at Helston Park, with Paremata Plimmerton winning 21-20.

The penalty was something of a challenge, as it was around 10 metres from half way and around the same distance from the touch line.

At the time the Hawks were leading 2018, but a last minute penalty by Paremata Plimmerton’s Tynan Barret took his team over the line.

It was a closely fought encounter throughout, with the Hawks holding a one point lead at half time, when they were 14-13 ahead.

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Big win by Waterside Karori

The Waterside Karori women’s Football team scored a massive victory over North Wellington in the first round of the 2023 Kate Sheppard Cup competition on 14 April. This event is the equivalent of the men’s Chatham Cup, with teams from throughout New Zealand engaged in the knockout competition.

Playing on their home ground of Karori Park Waterside Karori hit double figures with a 12-0 drubbing of their opponents.

Hat tricks are rare enough in Football, but this match featured two, and more than half the team found their names on the score card.

Both Renee Bacon and Kaley Ward found the back of the net three times.

Margot Ramsey scored two goals, while Emma Kruszona, Sarah Morton, Kennedy Bryant and Anabelle Christie netted a goal each.

Waterside Karori’s win was the biggest of round one of the Kate Sheppard Cup.

The Karori team’s next cup match is against Petone on 4 June.

The Waterside Karori men’s team had a bye last weekend.

They will play Tawa in their round one Chatham Cup match on 3 June

Waterside Karori’s young goal keeper Henry Gray is about to leave the club, as he has signed a two-year deal to play with Ipswich Town, who have just been promoted to play in the 2023-24 English Football League Championship.

The 18-year-old is currently with the New Zealand team for the Under 20 World Cup in Argentina.

Henry won the Golden Gloves award at the 2022 Oceania Football Confederation Under 19 Championships after he helped New Zealand, the defending champions, win the competition for the eighth time.

In an Instagram post, Henry thanked his previous clubs and looked forward to his move.

“Thank you to Wellington Phoenix for the time I was with you and the player I am today,” he said.

“But a big thank you to Karori for the best group of lads and coaching staff at a club I’ve been at, the best footballing environment and culture I can think of.

“Now onto this new opportunity that awaits.”

ville, and Mark Sutton kicked five penalties.

The match ended in very low light as the start was held up until 3:30pm. A player broke their leg in the curtain-raiser, which was called off at half time.

There was then a long delay before paramedics arrived at the ground to attend to the injured player.

Johnsonville’s next match is against Wellington at Hataitai Park on 20 May.

Northern United had a big win over Wellington on 13 May, taking the game 61-3. Norths’ next game is against Old Boys University at Porirua Park on 20 May.

The Northern United women’s team also chalked up a big victory when they defeated Poneke 58-12 in the Rebecca Liua’ana Trophy competition.

Norths currently lead this contest by three points from Petone and Marist St Pats, who also won their 13 May matches.

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LEFT: Waterside Karori’s young goal keeper Henry Gray who has just signed a contract to play professional Football for Ipswich Town. Photo: Supplied.

Try time for the Northern United women’s team. Photo: Andy McArthur.

ABOVE: The Waterside Karori women’s team just after demolishing North Wellington in the first round of the Kate Sheppard Cup.

Photo: Supplied.