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Nisha was appointed the Executive Officer of the United Nations Association of New Zealand last year.

She participated in the commission as an NGO (non-government organisation) representative alongside other NGO and government representatives, including the Minister for Women Jan Tinetti and delegates from the Ministry of Women.

Her time at the commission was “definitely an experience that is very unique and something I really valued,” Nisha says.

“It was really interesting to see how the UN functions at this commission level, which involves a lot of conversations from various groups of stakeholders, and seeing the debate around the agreed conclusions from the government delegations – all contributed at the global level.”

There were many late nights and “lots of debate around each conclusion, which will hopefully be translated into the action plans for each country.

“As someone who is quite young it was really enlightening to see how they function at his global level, and to see how many

passionate human rights activists there are across the world was a very inspiring experience.”

Nisha is 23 years.

Attending the commission “was a very enlightening experience to see how human rights and international relations occur on a global scale,” Nisha adds.

She also valued meeting people from all over the world, including some very remote countries in the Pacific.

This year was the first time in three years that the United Na-

tion’s Commission on the Status of Women had met face to face.

Because of Covid-19 the annual event was held online during 2020, 2021 and 2022.

This year was the commission’s 67th session.

As well as being the Executive Officer of the United Nations Association of New Zealand, Nisha is in her final year of studying for an LLB Honours at Victoria University.

In 2020 the Victoria University Law Faculty presented Nisha

with an award for her work in social justice and community justice.

She was the recipient of the Zonta Young Women in Public Affairs Award in 2017, recognising among other things her involvement as a Youth MP for Hamilton East and as a volunteer for Hillcrest High School in Hamilton.

Nisha has also served as a member of the Human Rights team on the Community Justice Project.

Nisha Novell during one of the break-out sessions at the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women. Photo: Supplied.

Newlands-based marchers win NZ title

By Frank Neill

The SWIS Marching team, which trains at Newlands Intermediate School, is the New Zealand Champion Team.

SWIS was competing in the senior grade for the first time.

As well as winning the national title, SWIS was first in the Senior Champion Technical category and second in the Senior Champion Display category.

The team was “really thrilled with this result, both for themselves and for the community that supports them, says first time Coach Ema Wihapi-Solia, who lives in Johnsonville.

“This win is not just for us, it’s also for our wh nau, our sponsors and our many supporters.

“Our team represents Wellington and although the core of team members live in Wellington, others travel from Palmerston North, Wairarapa and Christchurch,” she says.

Four team members live in the northern suburbs – one from Newlands and three from Tawa.

The fact that team members are widely dispersed “means the team can’t always train together and there is a lot of onus on each girl to train individually at home.

“It is a measure of their discipline that when we come together as a team the work they have done means they are able to gel and march together without too many hiccups,” Ema says.

As well as winning the national title, SWIS also won this year’s

North Island Championship.

The SWIS Marching Drill Team was established in 2022.

The marchers have mostly come back to the sport after hanging up their boots a few years ago.

“It is exciting for Wellington overall that five teams from our

Understanding DNA tests

By Frank Neill

Understanding DNA ancestry tests will be explored at the Lower North Island Irish Interest Group’s annual meeting on 13 May.

The meeting will be held at the

Good fund raiser

St Ninians Church in Karori raised more than $2,000 for Cyclone Gabrielle relief efforts at its March garage sale.

Half the money raised has gone to Red Cross and the other half to a government group working in recovery and resilience.

Youth craft space

Karori Arts and Crafts and the Karori Library have formed a partnership to create a youth craft space at the library.

They will be seeking funding for this venture. There will be a survey for youth to have their say in what they want.

One workshop coming up is for Anime drawing.

Spanish language Day

Spanish Language Day will be celebrated at the Karori Library on Saturday 22 April.

The library will launch its Spanish language book collection at the event.

Johnsonville Community Hub, beginning with registration and tea/coffee at 9:30am.

The annual meeting will begin at 10am followed by a presentation entitled “So you’re thinking of taking a DNA test” by Lisa Duggan at 11am.

“Taking a DNA test is the easy part,” Lisa says.

“Then the results arrive and you stare at them wondering what they mean and how you are supposed to use them.

“I know because that was me when I first started using DNA,”

region competed and all of them were in either one or both championship marches,” Ema says. The sport of marching “really becomes part of you. There are not many other activities where the simple act of walking reminds you of your sport,” she adds.

she says. Her presentation will cover the different DNA tests available, how to sort and understand the matches and how to use the results to assist with research. Help desks will be available for Irish research and DNA queries.

The national champion SWIS team with their trophies. Photo: Supplied.

Keep high rise out of Johnsonville

By Frank Neill

Buildings

higher than six storeys should not be allowed in the housing area around central Johnsonville, Warren Taylor said when presenting a submission on behalf of the Johnsonville Community Association (JCA) on the second round of hearings on the proposed Wellington City District Plan.

And the JCA wants the Johnsonville rail line to be upgraded, so that it is in fact a rapid mass transit service, before high density housing is implemented in Johnsonville and along the rail corridor, he said.

After two years of telling the public that the “High Density Residential Zone” height limit was “up to six storeys”, Wellington City Council now recommends changing the wording to become “at least six storeys”.

“The JCA has provided, in its submission

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“Accordingly, we ask that the ‘at least six storeys’ recommendation be rejected by the Commission,” he said.

“The JCA is concerned that a significant loss to neighbouring home owners will occur when developers build their six storey (or higher) high-density accommodation buildings next to residential homes that are either one or two storeys high.

“That significant loss is due to the loss of: amenities (particularly sunlight, light, as well as privacy, views, tranquillity), and financial value from residential home owners’ properties.

“The New Zealand Motu study, which was carried out on Wellington properties during 2008 to 2014, found that for each hour of sunlight loss, a property’s value decreased by 2.4%.

“So, if a property loses, say, five hours of sunlight per day then the market value of a $1,000,000 home would fall to $880,000.”

The JCA recommended that the loss of amenity value, and in particular sunlight, “could and should be mitigated by putting in place a compensation framework for neighbouring residents in outer suburbs who suffer a loss of amenity and value due to nearby high-density housing and new building developments.

“This then would create a win-win outcome for the developer and neighbouring residents in the outer suburbs,” Mr Taylor said.

“We believe that compensation framework would help to: promote developments, and would result in fairer and equitable outcomes for all parties affected by high density housing and other building development initiatives,” he added.

“There are three areas where the JCA would like the Commission to consider whether fi rm rules should be in place to

protect the following:

the maximisation of sunlight in a high density housing environment, and the minimisation of shading in a high density housing environment, and appropriate setting of both recession planes and building setbacks to achieve the latter two outcomes.”

“In relation to permeability and stormwater issues we want these to be in place to fully and successfully manage huge rainfall events as we live through the 21st century.

“High density housing is very likely to cover the ground in concrete severely exacerbating the effects of huge rainfall events.

“The provision of green space will considerably help with these events and also address other concerns,” Mr Taylor said.

“Johnsonville has had its central residential area zoned as a Medium Density Residential Area (MDRA) since 2013.

“This zoning was intended to increase medium density infill housing in the MDRA.

“Since that time a number of noncompliant and substandard multi-unit developments have been built in the Johnsonville MDRA area, Mr Taylor said,

“That most multi-unit developments exceed the permitted planning rules are a major concern to the JCA.

“We note that developments that go beyond the rules are mostly permitted without notification.

“The reasonable expectations of residents who assume the rules will protect their interests are therefore not met.”

Wellington City Council planning officers had permitted every one of those developments on a non-notified basis, claiming “effects are less than minor”.

Any proposal that breached the building height rules needs to be publicly notified and subject to consultation with neighbouring home owners, Mr Taylor said.

Local artist makes short list

Jamie Berry from Johnsonville has been selected as a finalist in the Kiingi Tuheitia Portraiture Award for her work “My nanny Huia”.

Attached is an image of Jamie’s work, as well as an artist statement:

“My nanny Huia, worked for Wattie’s as a labourer for 20 years and was a friend of J.Wattie,” Jamie says.

“She became sick and as a farewell present, they sent her on a trip to the Pacific Islands.

“On her arrival home, she reported to J.Wattie why their products were not selling. Their product didn’t match the vibrance of the Islands, which sparked a new branding direction.

“Inspired by her doctor and nurses at Chelsea Hospital she became a nurse.”

Jamie is a multidisciplinary artist who creates work that examines Aotearoa histories while reflecting on her identity and place within the current timeline.

Jamie’s practice is based on her whakapapa, past, present, and future-focused. Her work involves eimagining these stories through digital content, DNA soundscape, moving images, and installation.

In her work, Jamie explores visual elements that are an experimentation of light, colour, and motifs and is known for wielding light in dark spaces to create a dramatic impression of movement and life, and is paired with audio soundscapes that resonate and drive the narrative.

The award, a partnership between the

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Office of the Kiingitanga and the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te P kenga Whakaata, was launched in 2020 to inspire a new generation of emerging M ori artists to create portraits of their t puna (ancestors). The competition attracted an impressive 96 entries, of which 44 have been selected for the short list and will form the finalists exhibition.

Artists were given an opportunity to showcase their talent on a national stage while competing for a first prize of $20,000. The runner-up and Forsyth Barr people’s choice award provide $2,500 each.

The finalists’ artworks were selected by a distinguished panel comprising renowned artists who will judge and announce the winners at the opening of the exhibition.

The judges are multi-disciplinary, portrait artist Graham Hoete aka “Mr G” (Ngati Awa, Ngai Te Rangi, Ngati Ranginui), researcher, artist, arts educator and curator, Steve Gibbs (N manuhiri, Rongowhakaata, Rongomaiwahine), and artist Lisa Reihana (Ng Puhi, Ng Hine, Nteauru, N i Tupoto), who is known around the world for her portraits and digital art.

The winning artworks will be announced on Wednesday 24 May and the exhibition will be shown at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te kenga Whakata in Shed 11 on Wellington’s waterfront from Thursday 25 May to Sunday 20 August, entry is free. Finalist artworks will then tour the country. The full list of finalists can be found at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery website.

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Jamie Berry’s work “My nanny Huia”.

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The cost of living would be one of the biggest issues. More and more people are struggling.

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New community centre staff

Karori Community Centre recently made two permanent appointments to their staff.

Well known to the Karori Community, Karori resident and new Centre Manager Rubbana Adnan, is a people person who finds community service very rewarding and fulfilling.

“I find great joy in encouraging diverse perspectives,” Rubbana says.

“Working at the community centre lets me help people network with each other and

support others to do all sorts of interesting and creative things.”

Rubbana Adnan had been the community centre’s office administrator for 18 months and has acted in the manager’s position since November 2022.

Her previous role working with the Citizen Advise Bureau has given her great knowledge and experience in community matters.

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Brenda Crooks has also been appointed to a permanent role of office administrator after four months filling in temporarily. She is most often seen at the front desk.

Brenda has a background in social justice and community work, and lives locally.

She has a BA in M ri Studies and has been teaching te reo M ri to adults for four years.

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“I love the interaction with people, and helping them with all sorts of things.”

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Local reps on new transport group

By Frank Neill

Five northern suburbs residents have been appointed to the new Public Transport Advisory Group (PTAG).

The aim of the PTAG is to inform both Metlink and the Greater Wellington Regional Council’s (GWRC) Transport Committee on issues relating to public transport.

The five northern suburbs residents are Raewyn Hailes from Johnsonville, Peter McIntosh from Karori, Kris Parkin from Khandallah, and Laura Stuart and Vaughn Liley from Tawa.

GWRC appointed the initial 23 members of the new PTAG at its meeting on 30 March and the new group will hold its first meeting on 20 April.

Of the 23, 22 were members of the public,

and Regional Councillor Simon Woolf was appointed as the GWRC representative. Around 60 people applied for a position on the group.

There is room for up to 30 people on the PTAG, and GWRC and Metlink will continue to receive membership applications. They are particularly seeking people to represent the following perspectives: LGBTQIA+; Mana whenua, M ori; Youth (with an emphasis on those who can represent secondary school students); Active mode users (with an emphasis on those who can represent advocacy groups); and Employers.

The application form is at https://www. gw.govt.nz/your-council/council-andcouncillors/advisory-bodies/.

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Brenda Crooks (left) and Rubbana Adnan during a recent Neighbours’ Day and St Patrick’s Day community Event at Karori Community Centre. Photo: Supplied.

In honour of Bruce Murray

By Frank Neill

The Tawa Community Board is considering naming a street in honour of Bruce Murray.

Famous as a test cricketer, who opened the batting for New Zealand, Mr Murray also made a series of valuable contributions to the Tawa community. He died on 10 January this year aged 82, and more than 500 people attended his funeral, held at Tawa College –where he had served as Principal – on 18 January.

The Tawa Community Board, at its

meeting on 17 April, received a request from Wendy Cameron to name a street after him.

“As a prominent community member, Bruce had huge influence and made valuable and lasting contributions in many areas of the Tawa community, including in the education sector, within the Tawa Historical Society, and in his church circles,” Ms Cameron said in her request to the community board.

The community board has asked Wellington City Council to provide it with information and advice on how to proceed with the request to name

a street after Mr Murray, the board’s Chair, Jill Day, told the “Independent Herald”.

Mr Murray was a “very, very valued member of the community … and contributed to the community in many ways,” Ms Day said.

As well as possibly considering a street name – “we also have to have a street that needs to be named” – the community board would be considering other ways to honour Mr Murray.

“We need to work with [Mr Murray’s] family around what they feel is right for Bruce’s memory,” Ms Day said.

Council fixing faulty street lights

By Frank Neill

Wellington City Council has started a programme to fix faulty street lights in the wake of the heavy lights falling to the ground.

To date 17 lights have fallen, including five in the northern suburbs.

Two lights have fallen in Johnsonville, one light in Churton Park, one light in Newlands and one light in Khandallah.

The situation presented “a clear and unacceptable safety risk”, Mayor Tory Whanau said following a briefing to Wellington

City Councillors on the issue on 12 April.

Following the briefing, the council said it was prioritising fixing around 3,200 heavier lights in high wind areas within the next few months.

About 600 lights have been fixed to date, the council said.

Around 17,000 LED streetlights were installed across the city in 2018. The faulty part of the lights are the aluminium-alloy adaptors that attach the LED lamps to poles.

The adaptors are not suited to Wellington’s strong winds,

causing the lamps, which weigh up to 11.2kg, to either droop or, in worst cases, detach and fall to the ground.

“I urge anyone who sees a drooping light to notify us straight away and the council will fix the light within two hours of it being reported, weather permitting,” Mayor Whanau says.

All of the adaptors will ultimately be removed. The council is aiming to complete the work within 12 months.

In February this year, the council commissioned engineering laboratory WSP to stress-test a

sample of the fixtures.

The testing showed that, despite the adaptors being able to carry a static load of up to 60kg, they were unsuitable for Wellington’s windy conditions and were fatiguing over time.

The testing also strongly indicated that, contrary to earlier assessment, all adaptors have the potential to fail, although the heavier adaptors in the city’s windiest areas are most at risk.

Removal of the adaptors is a top priority, the council’s Chief Infrastructure Officer Siobhan Procter says

“We are working as hard and fast as we can to solve this issue.” Scoping of the project indicates it will cost about $6 million to complete and the council is seeking funding assistance from Waka Kotahi, Ms Procter says.

The Council intends to fund its share through borrowing.

“It’s clear our processes at the time weren’t up to scratch. We’ve now made significant improvements in this area to avoid this issue happening again. Our community expects better, and we expect better,” Ms Procter says.

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Anzac Day takes place each year on April 25 and commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war, while also honouring returned servicemen and women. April 25 marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers, on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. The aim was to capture the Dardanelles, the gateway to the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, however, at the end

of the campaign, Gallipoli was still held by its Turkish defenders. Among those who lost their lives in the Gallipoli campaign were 2779 New Zealanders, almost one in four of those who served on Gallipoli. As always, ceremonies are held at war memorials up and down New Zealand and in places overseas where New Zealanders gather to pay tribute.

This quote made by Ataturk, a great Turkish statesman in 1934, is inscribed on the memorial at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli. It is also inscribed on the Ataturk memorial at Tarakena Bay, which is said to be similar to the coast around Gallipoli:

“Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives; You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehemets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are at peace. After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.”

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Karori leads Central League

Four first half goals helped Waterside Karori defeat North Wellington 4-1 in their Central League football match at Alex Moroe Park on 15 April.

While Waterside Karori won the first half, North Wellington took out the second and a late

second half goal scored by Mick Reid to put his team on the scoreboard.

With its latest victory, Karori are unbeaten after round four of the competition and sit at the top of the table.

Karori mastered the set pieces

and Norths had no answer, allowing Karori to score their first win of the season.

Lewis Miller scored a brace and Jorge Akers was once again in the mix, along with Finn Diamond.

Former Waterside Karori player, Merlin Luke-Miny, notched

up a hattrick in less than an hour for Olympic, helping them to a 6-1 win over Whanganui Athletic.

In other matches on 15 April, Miramar Rangers had no trouble at home and enjoyed a comfortable 3-0 win over Stop Out

and the Wellington Phoenix Reserves were almost as comfortable in their 3-1 victory over Petone.

The honours were even at Park Island on 16 April when Napier City Rovers hosted Western Suburbs in a 2-2 draw.

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Grants for sports groups

By Frank Neill

Three northern suburbs sports groups have received $20,000 in the latest round of grants made by the New Zealand Community Trust (NZCT).

NZCT announced its latest round of grants on 12 April, noting that it awarded $535,974 in the Wellington region.

The Wellington North Badminton Associa-

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tion has received $13,000 towards the cost of two community development officers and a community development manager.

The Tawa Association Football Club has received $4,000 to pay a contractor.

The Tawa Rugby Football Club has received $3,000 towards the cost of replacing field lights.

There are 13 gaming venues in greater Wellington that contribute to these grants. The Pickle Jar in Karori is one of these.

Johnsonville and Districts R&SA Welfare Trust

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ANZAC DAY PARADE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE

Tuesday the 25th of April 2023

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The Chairman and Trustees of the Johnsonville and Districts R&SA Welfare Trust cordially invite citizens and service and youth organisations in the Johnsonville area to attend the annual ANZAC Day parade and community service to be held in Johnsonville on Tuesday the 25th of April 2023. The parade will assemble in Burgess Road at 9.15am, and step off at 9.40am for the march to the service at the Salvation Army Citadel at 125-137 Johnsonville Road at 10.00am.

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Big win for Johnsonville

By Frank Neill

The Johnsonville Hawks scored a massive 42-7 victory over Hutt Old Boys Marist in Wellington Rugby’s Swindale Shield competition on 17 April.

Outstanding on defence and with a dominant forward pack, Johnsonville gave their opponents very few opportunities in the match, played a Helston Park.

A number of Hawks players were prominent in the match, including the captain Andy Ellis, who plays at centre, and the two loose forwards Tyler Hall at number 7 and Sean Rankin at number 6.

Sean moved from his usual position of prop to play on the side of the scrum for the encounter with HOBM.

Johnsonville’s next match is against Marist St Pat’s on 22 April.

The reigning Wellington Rugby champions Northern United did not have such a good day on 17 April, however.

Marist St Pat’s defeated Norths 67-25 at Evans Bay to win the Maurice Standish Trophy. MSP were celebrating not just the victory but also their Old Timers’ Day.

It was Northern United’s day in the premier women’s match on 17 April, however.

They completely overwhelmed the combined Hutt Old Boys Marist-Wainuiomata team 67-5.

Northern United’s Badley Chrichton has been selected in the 2023

Johnsonville players celebrate scoring one of their tries in their big win over Hutt Old Boys Marist. Photo: Natural Light Photography.

New Zealand Under 20 wider squad of 30 players.

The under 20 head coach Chris Laidlaw says he is pleased with the squad that had been selected and is looking forward to them challenging themsevles to book a pot in the final squad to head to the Under 20 Rugby World Championships.

This tournament will be held in Cape Town, South Africa from 24

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Karori athlete in NZ team

By Frank Neill

Karori athlete James Preston has been selected in the New Zealand team to compete in the World Athletics Championships in Budapest from 19 to 27 August.

One of 24 athletes named, James will compete in the 800 metres.

His selection follows an impressive unbeaten campaign over the two-lap distance during the 2022-23 season.

As well as winning the New Zealand 800 metres championship, James was the victor in two international competitions.

He won the 800 metres at the Brisbane Track Classic on 25 March and at the Maurie Plant track and field meeting in Melbourne on 23 February.

James has a personal best of 1 minute 45.30 seconds for the 800 metres, and only two

New Zealanders have run the distance faster, the famous Olympic gold medalists Peter Snell and John Walker.

“It’s hard to recall a World Championships team with better depth and opportunity,” Athletics NZ High Performance Director and Team Leader for the 2023 World Athletics Championships Scott Newman says.

“Many athletes will have finals firmly in their sights and I’m expecting a surprise or two.

“A year out from the Paris Olympics it’s a great opportunity for some of our emerging athletes, like Connor Bell and James Preston, to compete among the very best and test themselves.”

A discus thrower, Connor has smashed the New Zealand senior men’s discus record twice this season.

June to 14 July.

“We have a talented group to work with and we know they have plenty to offer.

“The players will be put through their paces across our two camps in Wellington before we select our group that is finalized in May before we embark on a competitive and tough Rugby World Championship,” Mr Laidlaw says.

Enrolment / Ballot Information

For Terms 3&4 2023

The Board of Trustees invites applications from ‘out of zone’ parents who wish to enrol their children at Crofton Downs Primary School for Terms 3 and 4 2023. Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment zone, details of which are available from the school office or at www.cdps.school.nz

Applications for out of zone places are now being invited for those students who will be eligible for enrolment in Terms 3 & 4 in 2023. Applications are to be submitted on the official enrolment form, which is available at the school office or online enrolment on the school website.

There are:

6 Out of Zone places available in our New Entrant (Year 0) class

1 Out of Zone Place in each of Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6

Ballot applications for out of zone enrolment will be processed using an order of priority (see our website for details). Where there are more applications for enrolment than there are places available the Board is required to fill any vacant out of zone places by ballot.

The deadline for receipt of applications for out-of-zone places is Friday 12 May at 12 noon.

The ballot, if required, will be held on Monday 15 May under external supervision. All applicants will be notified over the following week.

If you live within the home zone and have not yet signalled your intention to enrol your child, please contact the school office to assist us to plan appropriately for 2023 and 2024.

If you would like a tour of our amazing little school please contact Justin Potter, Principal (principal@cdps.school.nz)

Please contact the school office on 04 479 2429 for details regarding the enrolment process, or email office@cdps.school.nz

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ANZAC DAY PARADE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES

Tuesday 25th of April 2023

Karori, Makara and Brooklyn Services

Karori Service

11am Karori RSA, Karori Normal School Ground

Makara Service

10am St Matthias, 379 Makara Road

Brooklyn Service

10.30am Brooklyn School, Washington Avenue

Pukeahu NWMP, Cenotaph and Ataturk Memorial Services

Pukeahu NWMP

6am Dawn Service Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Buckle Street, Te Aro.

Wellington Cenotaph

9am Wellington Citizens’ Wreath Laying Service

Wellington Cenotaph, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Streets, Wellington Central.

Pukeahu NWMP

11am Anzac Day National Commemoration Service, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Buckle Street, Te Aro.

Ataturk Memorial

2.30pm Ataturk Memorial, Tarakena Bay, 166 Breaker Bay Road, Breaker Bay.

Pukeahu NWMP

5pm Last Post, Pukeahu National War Memorial ParkBuckle Street, Te Aro.

Wellington RSA remembers fallen comrades

James Preston winning another 800 metres race.

Photo: Alisha Lovrich.