21 February Cook Strait News

WELLINGTON SOUTHERN & EASTERN SUBURBS

Thursday February 21, 2019

Today 18-23

YOUR LOCAL NEWS

Friday 15-23

Phone: (04) 587 1660

Sunday 10-17

Saturday 12-20

Blind to impacts

Cak Sho PizzerP

Are

By Jamie Adams Cake Cake re Cake Cake E-scooters are coming to Wellington for a six-month trial but Hata Shop Shop

Shop Shop Pizzeria Pizzeria Cake f PizzeriaPizzeria

not everyone is happy about it.

One in particular is Paul Hutcheson, whose disability makes him especially vulnerable to those who will be riding them on AreAre youyou footpaths. ready The Lyall Bay resident has been fully blindAre since his retinas readyAre you C you@thecakeshoppiz Cake Hataitai? detached at the age of eight. He relies on his guide dog, a poodleready Hataitai? ready cross called Nellie, to navigate him wherever he walks.

Shop Hataitai? S Hataitai?

Continued on page Cake Are 2. you f

Shop Pizzeria

Pizzeria ready

f

Pizz

$ 5 O $$$555 OOO F F FFFF f

fShop Pizzeria

@thecakeshoppizzeria Are you @thecakeshoppizzeria Hataitai?

Hutcheson with his guide dog ready @thecakeshoppizzeria @thecakeshoppizzeria

Blind Lyall Bay resident Paul Nellie. Paul is concerned at what effect Hataitai? e-scooters will have on footpath users. PHOTO: Jamie Adamsf

Are you ready Hataitai?

F A N Y A N A N Y A N Y A N Y A N Y AANNYY A N Y f

$ 5 O$F5F O F F @thecakeshoppizzeria

@thecakeshoppizzeria

f

@thecake

@thecakeshoppizzeria

Newtown Laundry & Dryclean • Off Street Parking • Open 7 days • Woollens • Ironing, pressing • Duvets • Bedding • Sports Gear • Dry Cleaning • Big washers and dryers

www.newtownlaundrette.co.nz OPEN 7 DAYS info@kpclaundry.co.nz • 0800 536 536 4 Wilson Street, Newtown, Ph 04 389 8156

David & Maria’s CARPET & VINYL

SALE NOW ON

For A No Obligation FREE MEASURE & QUOTE 7 Strathmore Ave, Strathmore Park, Wellington Ph: (04) 388 7969 E: dmcarpets@gmail.com

Shut up $&& 5upup O F FFF $ 5 $O5 FOF F Shut &O $5 Shut ShutShut upuptake && myupShut & take my takeCake my money! take my taketake mymy Shut up & Shut up & A ! money!

Z -Some Guy money! P I Z money!

Shutmoney! up & take Shut up & my my take -Some Guy-Some Guy money!

Shop take-Some my Guy money! money!

P I ZtakeZmyP AI Z! Z A ! money!

A N Y P I Z Z A !

PIZ -Some Guy

P I Z PZI PZ ZIAZA Z! !AZ

PZI Z ZZ A! !

P I A Pizzeria

Bring in this flyer to redeem. Valid to December 24th 2018.

-Some Guy-Some Guy -Some Guy

money!

Bring in this flyerBring to redeem.

Valid December 2018. 24th 2018. in Guy this flyer to to redeem.

Valid24th to December Bring in this flyer to redeem. Valid-Some to December 24th 2018.

-Some Guy

Bring in this flyer to redeem. Valid to December 24th 2018.

NOW OPEN

Bring in this flyer to redeem. Valid to December 24

Bring in thisin flyerthis to redeem.

Valid to to December 24th 2018.

Bring flyer redeem.

Valid Bring in this flyer to redeem. to June December 24th 2018.

1st 2019 BEST PIZZA! 100%Valid EDIBLE

Bring in this flyer to redeem. Valid to December 24th 2018.

That’s whyOPEN we NOW are ...In this shop.

Except the EDIBLE box...

OPEN BEST PIZZA! 100% EDIBLE NOW BEST PIZZA! 100% NOW OPEN BEST PIZZA! 100% NOW EDIBLE OPEN BEST PIZZA! 100% ED NOW OPEN BEST PIZZA! 100% EDIBLE NOW OPEN PIZZA! 100% EDIBLE making this flyer.BEST please do NOT eat (And the world... butThat’s for legal reason, why wethis are this shop.

Except the box...

That’s why why we arewe ...Inwe thisare shop.

Except That’s why the shop. box... we are ...In ...InExcept this shop.

Except th That’s why ...In the box...

That’s are ...In this shop.

Except the box...

That’s why we are ...In this Except the box... we shop. can only claimmaking in this shop) thebutbox. this flyer. please do NOTplease this flyer. please making do this NOTflyer. eatthe world...

(And forthe legal reason,but for legal (And thethis world... but for legal reason, (And world... reason, NOW OPENmaking BEST PIZZA! 100% EDIBLE making flyer. please do NOT eateat do N flyer. please NOT eat (And thelegal world... but for legal we reason, can only claim indo this shop) the box.

(And the world... but for reason, making thismaking flyer. this (And please do NOT eat can onlybut claim this shop) we can only claim in this shop) the box. the b thewe world... forinlegal reason, weincan only claim in this shop) canshop) onlyExcept claim this shop) That’s why we are ...In this shop. the box... the box. the box. we can only claimwe in this the box.

NOW OPENTakeaway BEST PIZZA! 1 making this flyer. do eat Waitoa Rd, Hataitai -please only (for EATS now) FIND USNOT ON UBER Waitoa Rd, Hataitai - Takeaway PIZZA! onlythe (forbox. now) 35 Waitoa Rd, Hataitai - Takeaway only (for now) NOW OPEN3535 BEST 100% EDIBLE Open Wed-Sun 5pm-9pm 0210 866 1434 Open Thurs Open Wed-Sun 5pm-9pm - 0210 866- 1434 Open Wed-Sun 5pm-9pm - 0210 866 1434 (And the world... but for legal reason, we can only claim in this shop)

35 Waitoa Rd, Hataitai - Takeaway only (for now) Open Wed-Sun 5pm-9pm - 0210 866 1434

2

Thursday February 21, 2019

Blind footpath user terrified by e-scooter trial

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.wsn.co.nz

REPORTER

Jamie Adams cook@wsn.co.nz 587 1660

Continued from page 1.

“On the one hand I totally understand the dilemma the councillors are in. If they did nothing it will happen around them anyway with private scooters.

“But on the other hand we will be getting hard motorised objects travelling on the footpath.”

Paul, a mediator, is used to defending himself from the occasional cyclist who illegally uses the footpath but the trial means scooter users would not

be banned from suburban sidewalks, with the potential for them to travel up to 27km/h.

“I’m quite terrified and I’m not someone who succumbs to fear.”

In making a submission to councillors last week, Paul described footpaths as “sanctuaries” that he expected councillors to “protect”.

While the scooters will be banned from footpaths in the CBD and shopping centres, Paul notes there are some streets that don’t come under

the ban despite high footpath use, such as Kilbirnie Crescent.

“There are 896 streets in Wellington. I defy anyone to tell me any footpath is safe for these things to be used on them.”

He is sceptical about voluntary codes saying that if the council was committed to that they would take out all the parking meters and replace them with honesty boxes.

“I’m a highly independent blind New Zealander but I’m scared for myself and my

guide dog.

“The solution is put them on the road and on cycle lanes.”

Paul has the backing of Thomas Bryan of the Blind Foundation, who also made a submission to council last Thursday.

“You want to try going down the road, losing your eyes and listening to some of the noises and something is coming and you’re not sure what direction it’s coming from. It can be really quite alarming,” Thomas said.

SALES

Residents asked to have say on Southgate playground

Brett Jennings brett@wsn.co.nz 587 1660

By Jamie Adams

NATIONAL SALES

Sam Barnes sam@wsn.co.nz 587 1660

CLASSIFIED SALES

classifieds@wsn.co.nz DISTRIBUTION Genx Distribution

michelle@genxbuilders.co.nz (04) 970 0439

22,700 copies weekly

Cook Strait News The largest circulating newspaper in Wellington Southern and Eastern suburbs.

YOUR LOCAL NEWSPAPER

A campaign to site a new playground in Southgate is bearing fruit, with Wellington City Council asking for residents’ feedback on what to do about Sinclair Park, off Buckley Road.

The council had planned to upgrade the Sinclair Park playground which two local mothers, Yael Gezentsvey and Louise Winspear, criticised as being completely inadequate due to its difficult access and propensity to become muddy.

In a May 24, 2018 article in the Cook Strait News, the pair believed a better alternative to an upgrade would be relocating it to Southgate Park, off Southgate Road, as there is a nearby carpark and it is on a bus route.

The council is open to shifting the playground but can’t do both options, so is asking users and local residents which location they prefer and why.

It is asking residents to fill in an online survey which closes

at 5pm, Sunday February 24.

Southern ward councillor and recreation portfolio holder Fleur Fitzsimons says the campaign run by Louise and Yael has paid off.

“It is fantastic that two Mums who want a better playground in their neighbourhood have been able to convince the Council to listen and take them seriously. I commend them for their commitment and encourage local residents to take part in the survey.”

Yael has high hopes it will be built at Southgate Park.

“At Southgate Park there would be easy, flat access from the car park and main road, much better access for wheelchairs buggies and would be a safer playground to visit as parents know that should something untoward happen, they can get to safety and be seen and heard.”

The survey can be found by searching for “Sinclair Park” on the Wellington City Council website.

Southgate parents Louise Winspear, left, and Yael Gezentsvey with their children at Sinclair Park in May last year.

PHOTO: Cook Strait News file Dentists

24 HOUR

EMERGENCY SERVICE All Insurance Work and WINZ quotes welcome.

Members of Window Assoc. of NZ Ltd

Free quotes, advice and consultation ALL WINDOW REPAIRS, CUT GLASS WHILE-U-WAIT, LEADLIGHT, SHOWERS & MIRRORS, SPLASHBACKS, CAR & MARINE GLAZING

What do you look for in your smile?

Your journey begins with a visit and chat with us to find out what your winning smile means to you Services we provide: • Implant over-dentures • Repairs/relines • Full set dentures • Acrylic & chrome partial dentures • Snore guards • Specialist referral • Anti-bruxism night guards

Aluminium Window & Door Maintenance

WGTN 472 2663 | PORIRUA 237 0120 | L HUTT 570 1596 | U HUTT 527 0121

 Rear Vision Mirrors  Coloured & Heritage Glazing  Cat Doors  Firedoor Glass  Table Tops  Glass Blocks  Reputtying

Newtown Dental Surgery has been providing dental care for families at the Lychgate Centre for over 25 years.

• • • • • •

Cosmetic dentistry • Fillings Crowns • Root canals • Extractions Bridges • Implants • Veneers Dentures • ACC • WINZ Preventative care • Hygiene treatments Free Dental care for teens 13 – 17 years old*

New patients welcome To find out more about us and our services go to

Email: glassshoppe@xtra.co.nz Website: www.glassshoppe.co.nz  Home Glazing  Commercial Glazing  Double Glazing  Shelves & Sliding Doors  Sound Reduction  Crystal Repairs  All Mirror Work  Glass Splashbacks

Value • Care • Service

www.newtowndentalsurgery.co.nz * Terms & conditions apply

Registered Clinical Dental Technician

Email: admin@thedenturist.co.nz 40 Kilbirnie Crescent, Kilbirnie

PH 04 387 9000

www.thedenturist.co.nz

Emergency appointments available on the day*

Dr Rafid Salih BDS,NZDREX,PGDipClinDent (Otago) Dr Nimisha Parbhu BDS, NZDREX (Otago) Dr Varsha Jeyaprakash BDS,NZDREX (Otago) Dr Yu Hoshino BDS, Licensing Exams ADC Dr Harnie Jo BDS (Otago)

Member of NZ Dental Association

Ph 389 3808 LYCHGATE CENTRE Level 1, 100 Riddiford St, Newtown Monday – Saturday *Hours for each day varies.

Email us at: newtowndentalsurgery@xtra.co.nz

Thursday February 21, 2019

E-scooters finally coming to Wellington for six-month trial Wellington City Council has decided to proceed with a trial of the city’s first electric scooter share scheme that will be subject to several conditions.

Councillors on the City Strategy Committee on Thursday voted 8-5 in favour of the trial which will initially last six months, but can be extended by 12 months. The extension will allow time for consultation and policy engagement.

Seven companies have now approached the Council to operate electric scooter share schemes in Wellington: Blip Scooters, Flamingo, Fuutr, Lime, Onzo, Scoot International, and Goat.

Licences will be given to two companies following evaluation

of their applications, and between 600 and 800 e-scooters could be on the streets by midMarch.

Mayor Justin Lester, who backed the trial, says it gives the Council more control over how the scooters are rolled out across the city.

“The trial will test the demand for e-scooters, how they fit in the context of Wellington, and rider behaviour,” says the Mayor.

“We are keen to see if an e-scooter share scheme encourages more people to replace some private vehicle trips – whether they just want to get across town or use it as part of their commute.”

Councillor Chris Calvi-Freeman, the Council’s portfolio

leader for Transport Strategy, stressed the e-scooters were on trial.

“One has to be brave enough to say ‘Let’s trial something and see what happens’. I expect to see officers monitor usage and how the providers would educate their users.”

Operators can track where scooters go and set electronic boundaries (“geo-fencing”) for where they can’t.

This will be used to disable e-scooters within the busy Courtenay precinct after 9pm, Friday to Sunday and on public holidays, when they will be banned there.

Councillors voted for an amendment that e-scooters should not be allowed on foot-

paths in the CBD or suburban shopping centres.

They also voted for more amendments, including restrictions on their use on the seaward side of Oriental Parade from Herd Street to Freyberg Pool, a speed limit on the waterfront and be encouraged to keep left, to have registration numbers so improper use can more easily be identified and to charge operators a fee of $45 per scooter for the six-month trial.

Operators will also have to contribute $10,000 to a public safety awareness campaign in conjunction with the Council.

The Botanic Garden, Bolton Street Cemetery, Otari-Wilton’s Bush and Truby King Park are also off limits.

Submitters express concern about e-scooter impact

By Jamie Adams

Paul Hutcheson isn’t the only person who has expressed concern about the imminent launch of e-scooters in Wellington.

Nine other submitters spoke to Wellington City Council’s City Strategy Committee, also with concerns about footpath safety, and that pedestrians would lose precedence.

Raewyn Hailes of CCS Disability Action, told councillors disabled pedestrians faced new dangers if this scheme was launched.

“E-scooters have a place, but not on our busy and narrow footpaths,” Raewyn said. “People who are elderly, young, frail, blind or deaf often have no alternative means of transport except walking.

“Other walkers like to window shop or stop and chat without having to be in constant high alert for e-scooters.”

Margaret Crisp favoured e-scooters being used on the South Coast but not suburban streets where roads and footpaths are narrow and hills steep.

“I think they’re fun to use but in the Hutt the streets are generally wide and not steep.

“Will the e-scooter company get a ticket when the user leaves a scooter on the footpath with less than a metre distance around it?”

She believed helmet use would not be enforced as it apparently wasn’t for Onzo Bike users.

Margaret also pointed out that bike-sharing schemes such as Onzo encouraged exercise whereas e-scooters did not.

However there were also supporters in the chamber. Youth Council chair Brad Olsen favoured the trial and said while e-scooters weren’t supposed to be used by under 18s they “will be in practice and that’s something everyone needs to recognise”.

Opponents of e-scooters, such as these Lime scooters that are common in several NZ cities, say they will clutter Wellington’s footpaths.

PHOTO: Supplied

He believed they would be safer to use on footpaths due to what he says are unsafe driving on the roads if “videos I see on Twitter are anything to go by”.

Cycle Aware chair Ron Beernink said cyclists had accepted the growth in “micro-mobility” and saw e-scooters as helping commuters in the last couple of miles in their journeys, as well as helping change the belief that

roads were only for cars.

Countering concerns that pedestrian injuries would increase, Lime representative Sam Seinger provided graphs to councillors showing ACC claims remained flat after Lime scooters were introduced in Auckland and Christchurch.

“They are lower than for push scooters and much lower than for rugby injuries.”

inbrief news Woman death ‘unexplained’ Police are still treating the death of Sarah Pauline Louise Mayne, whose body was found in Whairepo Lagoon near Frank Kitts Park on Saturday, as unexplained.

Police are working towards establishing the cause, as well as events that lead to her death.

They are seeking information from people who were around the wooden boardwalks on the city side of Whairepo Lagoon from 9pm on Friday February 15 to around 3am Saturday February 16.

They can contact the Wellington Police on (04) 381 2000 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Kapa haka festival to affect parking With thousands of performers, volunteers and supporters arriving in Wellington this week for Te Matatini ki te Ao, commuters are asked to be patient and expect some delays and fewer available car parks.

The four-day national kapa haka festival began today at 8am. There will be no public parking available at the stadium from February 21 to 24. The Council’s Clifton Terrace and the Ballantrae Place car parks will be open, from where people can walk to the stadium.

Fans and performers heading to Te Matatini are encouraged to use public transport.

Healing grief through storytelling Mary Potter Hospice is running free sessions to help people dealing with grief and loss.

“Hearing stories can help us draw on the past, make sense of now and live in the future how we’d like,” says spokeswoman Vanessa Eldridge.

Speakers at the sessions are Kii Small, co-Founder of Mapmo and the creator of youth storytelling operation The SaySoProject, and Arihia Latham who was a keynote speaker for the World Maternal Mental Health PADA Seminar.

The free sessions will be at the Strathmore Community Centre, 108 Strathmore Ave every Wednesday from February 27 to March 27, 9.30-11am. A light kai will be provided and friends are welcome.

It’s the one stop shop for all your biking needs.

Muds, your friendly local bike shop since decades ago!

MUD CYCLES 424 Karori Road, Karori (Drive on access from Makara Rd) Ph 04 476 4961 43818

mudcycles@mudcycles.co.nz | www.mudcycles.co.nz

3

BURGER WE

DNESDAYS Choice of burger , hand-cut chips, and any pint for $2 5 Contact Us 27 Dundas St Seatoun Wellington Phone: 04-388 3397 Email: beth@sprigandferntaverns.co.nz

4

Thursday February 21, 2019

inbrief news Drowning toll lower but still concerns New Zealand’s 2018 preventable drowning toll might be the second lowest in 20 years but Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) says there is no room for complacency.

The provisional toll is down from 92 in 2017 to 68 in 2018. This is the second lowest total on record after 2010 with 64.

WSNZ CEO Jonty Mills says while the number is encouraging it has been a summer of rescues and lucky escapes with frontline emergency services reporting record numbers.

“One preventable drowning is one too many. We need to see a continual downward trend in the toll over a number of years.”

‘Big Heart Appeal’ kicks off New Zealand’s heart disease statistics are confronting, with more than 6500 Kiwis dying of it every year, making it our country’s single biggest killer.

The Heart Foundation’s Big Heart Appeal, which runs on Friday and Saturday, will help raise money to fund research that will ultimately save and improve the lives of Kiwis living with heart disease.

A number of high-profile New Zealanders have stepped forward to share how they too have been touched by heart disease in some way and how they take time to take care of their hearts.

Learn more or make a donation to the Heart Foundation at www.heartfoundation.org.nz

Local trust wins award Wellington’s Asian Events Trust has been awarded ANZ’s Migrant Community Spirit Award for their support and development of migrant communities at the annual ANZ Lunar New Year event on Friday.

Cassandra Lee, ANZ Senior Manager Migrant Business and Community Development, says the Asian Events Trust has demonstrated the ANZ Migrant Community Spirit Award’s values since it was founded 16 years ago to organise the Wellington Chinese New Year Festival.

The Festival has a high level of participation from Chinese and non-Chinese.

Residents warned of fugitive door-knocking trio

By Jamie Adams

A Facebook group is warning Wellingtonians to be vigilant as three British men who have been allegedly scamming elderly homeowners by posing as tradesmen are believed to be hanging out in the capital.

They are members of what is believed to be a group of five men from the UK, two of whom had been arrested and are currently in custody in Whanganui on charges of obtaining by deception.

Bart Blithe, administrator of closed Facebook group Travelling Scammers In New Zealand, says the three other men – Thomas Ward, William Donaghue and James Nolan - remain at large and have been recently targeting houses in Aro Valley and Johnsonville offering homeowners home maintenance services for cash upfront, then absconding without finishing the work.

He believes they are staying

at hotels in the CBD where they “had done a runner” at a restaurant.

“We are confident they are in Wellington,” he says.

Bart supplied copies of posts made on the group’s Facebook feed to the Cook Strait News.

“Just heard William was door knocking in Johnsonville. I have told the person to report it to police,” one poster wrote on Sunday.

Another post states: “This guy (suspected to be William Donoghue [sic]) just came to my house and offered to water-blast our path for a very competitive price in a very thick Irish accent. He also went to the neighbours (their path is great) and my dad started following him up Aro St (towards Karori) after that.

“He was VERY charming and was super concerned about the state of my path but don’t give them any money, they’re more than likely scammers that have taken a lot of money from elderly/

susceptible people.”

James Nolan, 26, was linked to the “unruly tourists” who had made national headlines for weeks following a filmed incident at a Takapuna beach and reports of stealing from hotels and restaurants.

James had already made an appearance in a Hamilton court charged with fraud, assault with a weapon (a car) and reckless driving from that incident. He was granted bail but failed to appear at his scheduled court date.

Bart believes James (also

known as Jimmy) had used the unruly tourists as a decoy for the media while he and the four other men undertook their own alleged crimes under the radar.

Wellington Police say they have received several reports of potential sightings around the city in the past week.

The three are believed to have cut their hair and grown beards since mugshots of them circulated. It is possible they are driving a silver Volvo SUV. Police urge anyone who seems them to call 111.

A Wanted poster for the three British men accused of touring the country in attempts to fleece residents. PHOTO: Facebook

Town Hall strengthening costs blow out to $112m The Chief Executive of Wellington City Council, Kevin Lavery, will be asking Councillors to approve additional funding for the strengthening of Wellington Town Hall when they meet on February 27.

This revised costing and recommendation comes after Kevin requested more detailed testing and investigations which have taken place over the last 18 months.

Estimated costs for the project have increased to $112 million, plus contingency, mainly because of the complexity of the project and the busy

construction market.

“This has always been a challenging project,” Kevin says.

“We will be retro-fitting base isolators and new foundations to a 114-year-old building sitting on reclaimed land with 60 metres to the bedrock.

“Much of the work will be below the water table. This was never a project for the faint-hearted.

“After a competitive process involving five construction companies, Naylor Love has been selected as the preferred tenderer. The tender price, combined with other direct

PROSTATE CANCER

SUPPORT GROUP

costs, is $112.4m and the project will take four years.

“There is no question that this is one of the most complex re-strengthening, restoration and refurbishment projects undertaken in recent times in New Zealand. Aspects of the tender price could increase due to construction unknowns.”

PwC were asked to undertake an independent review of the Town Hall procurement project.

Richard Chung, a partner, in PwC said: “The Council’s procurement process has been thorough and robust. Council

FREE RUBBISH COLLECTION

have assembled an experienced in-house team and have used a range of seasoned external experts.

“The price reflects the complexity of a major heritage project, the underground works, the four year timescale and the capacity constraints in today’s construction market. We have suggested some areas where risk and contingency management can be sharpened as the project moves forward.”

Demolishing the Town Hall is not an option because of its heritage status.

Showroom: 29 Hutt Road, Thorndon BLINDS FOR YOUR HOME AND OFFICE

FOR 4 WEEKS WITH ANY 12-MONTH WEEKLY HIRE 2 WEEKS WITH ANY 6-MONTH WEEKLY HIRE (VALID FOR NEW CLIENTS ONLY) An established support group in Wellington for men and their families who are living with a diagnosis of or treatment for prostate cancer.

Partners are also welcome to attend CO-ORDINATOR Bill Guthrie / 027 247 5427 Graeme Coutts 022 674 7832

www.lychgate.co.nz

12 Months 6 Months 3 Months 12 Months 6 Months 3 Months

240 Litre 240 Litre 240 Litre 120 Litre 120 Litre 120 Litre

$340 $214 $129 $241 $137 $89

WHERE Cancer Society, 52 Riddifiord St, Newtown, Wellington

DAILY WASTE E

EMAIL lowerhutt@prostate.org.nz

• cheap • convenient • hygienic

for more information call

ph 388 7711 ph 027 450 5700

WHEN Tuesday February 26th 2019, 7pm

306 Willis Street (Cnr Willis & Aro Streets), Wellington 2/12/15 12:40 PM Ph: 04 385 0745

LOWER PRICE INCL. GST

0800 477 678

www.prostate.org.nz

www.dailywaste.co.nz

• Exciting new fabrics • Wide range of blinds • Colour consultancy • Installation - Repairs • 3 year guarantee

FREE measure and quote Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm JUST DEDICATED TO YOUR SATISFACTION

sales@justblinds.co.nz Ph: 04 472 9920 - www.justblinds.co.nz

Thursday February 21, 2019

Roadside reminder to keep Newtown kids safe Electronic warning signage is now operating on Rintoul Street in Newtown to remind motorists to watch out for children on their way to and from Newtown School.

The sign is positioned to alert drivers as they approach the busy intersection of Rintoul and Riddiford streets.

Local residents, parents and the school were concerned about the number of cars running red lights.

It appeared that drivers were unaware they were going through a crossing frequently used by children. A number of times school wardens had to stop people from crossing even though they had a green signal, because cars were still coming through.

Wellington City Council staff worked with the school, parents and the police to find ways to improve safety at this intersection, with the LED illuminated warning sign one very visible way.

The sign is active between 8.30am-9.15am and 2.45pm-3.15pm from Monday to Friday, and flashes when active. It is the 38th sign to be installed in the city as part of an ongoing roll-out of safety improvements around schools.

“It’s about raising driver awareness and keeping our youngsters safe,” says Siobhan Procter, Council’s manager of Transport and Infrastructure.

“Children are not always predictable so drivers need to be prepared for the risk of a sudden swerving bicycle or someone stepping out from behind a parked car.

“Just slowing down that little bit might make all the difference if a sudden stop has to be made.

“We’ve also installed two drop-off areas near the school (on Mein and Daniel Sreet), and supported the school to do cycle skills training last year.”

Southern Ward councillor Fleur Fitzsimons says she campaigned to make the area safer after

5

Underwater swimmer crosses Cook Strait for dolphins Free-diver William Trubridge has swum Cook Strait underwater to raise awareness of critically endangered Hector’s and Maui dolphins.

Sunday’s 22km crossing was the first of its kind as it consisted of a series of 930 dives, interspersed with horizontal underwater swimming while holding the breath, before coming up for air like a dolphin.

William told Radio New Zealand the currents pushed him around during the nine hour and 15 minute swim, but he’s grateful the conditions allowed him to complete it.

“I really didn’t know what to expect because I’ve never even swum in that stretch of water before, let alone done anything like this, so I was going a bit blind,” he said.

The free-diving champion enjoyed the first few hours of his swim but towards the end, fatigue set in once the water got colder and the currents stronger.

“The whole time I was swimming, I was getting pushed different directions, north and south and then north again, but in the last stretch I was getting pushed sideways and almost missed the headland. If I’d missed that one there was another current from the other side of the headland that could have pushed me straight out to sea, so I was lucky on so many levels.”

William hopes the uniqueness of the story will get international coverage and put pressure on the government to update fishing regulations and give the animals the protection they need to recover.

Hector’s dolphins are among the world’s smallest marine dolphins, growing to around 1.5m in length.

They are found only in the inshore waters of New Zealand.

William says Maui dolphins are particularly in danger of extinction, because there are only around 50 breeding adults left.

April Marshall, Isaac Marshall (front), Kate Button, Constable Tayla Giles, Siobhan Proctor, and Newtown School Principal Mark Brown point to the new school warning sign.

PHOTO: Supplied

being approached by local parent Kate Button.

“I really love it when residents get in touch with ideas about how we make our streets safer and the Council can address concerns,” Fleur says.

“This is great but there is more to be done around schools to make them safer for families to get to school and to encourage walking and riding to school.”

Free-diver William Trubridge in action during his unique swim across Cook Strait. PHOTO: Grundy Productions

6

Thursday February 21, 2019

Pupils make tracks as biking facility launched

By Jamie Adams

Pupils at Miramar Central School were given the honour of trying out their new bike track park after it was officially opened last Thursday.

At an after-school presentation to parents and children, principal Ed Trotter said the biking facility was a major asset for the wider Miramar community.

“Three years ago a koha was given to Te Kura o Whataitai (Miramar Central School) by Weta Digital to develop our school environment.

“Discussion was had with our school community to develop a special taonga that would unite the school and our local community.”

The project includes 50 bicycles and 270 helmets (catering for each pupil) and the park consists of an asphalted circuit track, a pump or BMX track and a technical track.

Mayor Justin Lester, Eastern Ward councillor Simon Marsh and Rongotai MP Paul Eagle attended the launch, which Justin says made for a great reunion with his former colleague, especially

as all three were elected on the same day in 2010.

“This is now the twelfth track we’ve built in the city. You can see the joy when the kids get out there, are confident on their bikes, they know there’s no traffic, they can just go for it and have a bit of fun.

“I know all the kids in the local community will love using this facility.”

“The track is a gift to our community,” Ed later told the Cook Strait News. “They can use it after school and on weekends.

“With our Pedal Ready programme everyone learns to ride and gain confidence in a safe environment as well as Push Play. They can then cycle to school with confidence.”

Board chair Georgia Miles says it was parents who approached Bikes in Schools who accepted MCS into its programme.

“It’s about getting kids off the devices and onto the pedals.”

The $120,000 project was funded by Weta Digital, the NZTA, Bike On Trust, Lion Foundation and parents of Miramar Central School pupils.However funding hasn’t been completed and a Give A Little page exists with a target of $10,000.

Mayor Justin Lester cuts the ribbon to open Miramar Central School’s new bike track on Thursday. PHOTO: Jamie Adams

NZDF officer in South Sudan sees Community hope amid poverty and despair centre ruled out

to house Kilbirnie homeless

By Jamie Adams

Wellington-raised Major James Martin (left) meets local government officials in South Sudan.

PHOTO: Supplied

A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) officer serving in South Sudan thinks there is hope for the war-torn country despite widespread poverty and despair caused by decades of conflict in the area.

South Sudan’s civil war, which erupted in 2013, has led to one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. About 400,000 people have died, more than four million have fled their homes and about half of the country’s 12.5 million people face severe hunger because of the conflict.

“New Zealand, and the NZDF in particular, is making a worthwhile contribution in a very challenged nation,” said Major James Martin, who is a Military Observer for the United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS).

James, who grew up in Melrose, is based at Malakal in the northeastern part of the country close to the borders with Sudan and Ethiopia.

He works with 24 other UN Military Observers from 18 countries to carry out patrols around the Upper Nile state. He also helps liaise with government and rebel forces to arrange access for UN personnel and the delivery of humanitarian aid.

Dust storms, temperatures of up to 42C, venomous mamba snakes and stray dogs are among the day-to-day challenges he has to deal with. However, mostly he is confronted by the immense challenges faced by people in the conflict-torn central African country.

Many people were living in makeshift settlements with no

medical facilities, schools and basic utilities, he said.

During a recent patrol he helped a medic from the Rwanda Defence Force provide first aid to two South Sudanese children who had infected wounds but were 100km away from the nearest clinic. Born in Tunbridge Wells in the UK, James emigrated to Wellington with his family when he was eight.

Following in the footsteps of his maternal grandfather, who was an officer in the British Army, he joined the New Zealand Army in 2010 after graduating with an honours degree from the University of Otago.

“The Army seemed more interesting than an office job and my experiences so far have proven that.”

An idea to solve Kilbirnie’s homelessness problem by allowing vagrants to sleep inside the Community Centre has been dismissed as unsafe and unworkable.

Two people who have written to the Cook Strait News have suggested it could be something worth looking at after complaints about rough sleepers along Bay Road, especially those who use the centre’s entrance as a bed, and in some cases, a toilet.

However Wellington City Council Community Services Manager Jenny Rains does not believe allowing community centres to be used overnight is a good idea.

“Opening up community centres for those who are sleeping rough has not been suggested to us for a long time, and it is not something we would recommend as has been shown to be unsafe and unsuccessful in terms of assisting the individuals.

“What has been shown to be effective is providing a range of options and responses that that can meet each individual’s various, and often complex, needs,” Jenny says.

“Homelessness is a complex problem and there is no quick fix, but Wellington City Council is committed to ending homelessness for individuals, making it a rarity, and non-reoccurring.

“To do this we work closely

with central government, social services and community organisations.”

She says the Council has recently funded a three-year contract with Downtown City Mission to deliver outreach services to the street community. The outreach team and supporting agencies work with those who are sleeping rough, supporting them into appropriate housing.

“It is distressing to see people sleeping rough, and Kilbirnie is an area that we are particularly focussing on at the moment.”

Centre manager Tracy HurstPorter says not as many people have been found sleeping rough at the centre’s entrance but she expects that will pick up in winter.

She says the option of housing them overnight would not work as there is no shower nor are there staff members to monitor them at that time.

“The centre can’t have anyone staying overnight. We don’t have the facilities to allow it.”

The best thing the community centre can offer is its drop-in centre where locals can sit down and socialise from 10am-2pm.

“They can buy a tea or coffee for 50c and help themselves to a biscuit,” Tracy says.

“And on Sundays there is a group that provides a free cooked meal with dessert.”

The drop-in centre also provides support and guidance in how to access services.

Thursday February 21, 2019

Taputeranga Marine Reserve one of country’s biodiversity hotspots More marine species have been recorded by citizens at Wellington’s South Coast marine reserve than in New Zealand’s most internationally famous dive destination the Poor Knights Marine Reserve.

Nearly two thousand observations have been reported by citizen scientists in the ten-year-old Taputeranga Marine Reserve, as part of an online project hosted by iNaturalistNZ. Curated by Department of Conservation marine scientists, the project has clocked up nearly 350 recorded species in Taputeranga, compared to less than 200 for the Poor Knights.

Knowledge of what’s in our oceans is low compared to what’s on dry land, but marine scientists estimate that perhaps as much as 80 percent of New Zealand’s indigenous biodiversity is found in the sea.

Clinton Duffy, technical advisor for DOC’s Marine Ecosystems team, says that it is unclear why there is such a difference between observations at the Wellington site and those in eight other marine reserves, including the sub-tropical Poor Knights.

“None of these other projects have had anywhere near the number of observations posted

in Taputeranga, despite active promotion and higher populations in the Auckland region.

“One credible theory is that there are just more nature geeks in Wellington!

“The truth is, it probably reflects Taputeranga’s urban location, including its proximity to Victoria University, NIWA and several dive shops.”

Colin Ryder, chair of Friends of Taputeranga Marine Reserve, says his group has always felt that Taputeranga is more ecologically interesting and diverse than its better-known northern counterparts.

He says there is still much more to find as some areas of the reserve are yet to be covered.

“The scary thing is that intertidal organisms dominate the records, and coverage of the deepest parts of the reserve is almost non-existent, so we’re probably just scratching the surface — in a manner of speaking.”

Species usually harvested for food, such as paua, rock crayfish, blue moki, tarakihi and blue cod, appear to be thriving in the marine reserve.

Colin is encouraging Wellingtonians and visitors to have a look for themselves at iNaturalist. org/projects/taputeranga-marine-reserve.

A Maori octopus, one of 350 species recorded within the depths of Taputeranga Reserve. PHOTO: Sarah Milicich

New nature zone in Te Papa to feature moa egg The biggest change to Te Papa since the museum opened will be unveiled to the public on May 11.

Te Taiao Nature, Te Papa’s brand new $12 million nature zone, is a bold and immersive journey through the natural world of New Zealand, combining cutting-edge science with matauranga Maori.

The 1400-square-metre zone is a permanent new addition to the museum with a 700-year-old moa egg, one of only 36 in the world, to be at the heart of the new space.

Te Taiao Nature will feature over 1200 collection items, along with dozens of new interactive experiences, from creating your

own tsunami to weighing in against a giant moa. It replaces Te Papa’s previous nature area, which closed in April 2018.

It will also see the return of the colossal squid and a revamped Earthquake House.

Te Papa chief executive Geraint Martin says the world-leading

Tai Chi offers health benefits for Wellington seniors Improved balance, focus and a reduced risk of falls – these are just some of the health benefits Tai Chi enthusiasts are known to enjoy, especially seniors.

That’s why Enliven positive ageing services is inviting Wellingtonians to come along to its modified Tai Chi classes – and offering first-time participants who attend class on or before March 22 their first session free of charge.

Enliven is inviting Wellingtonians to try its modified Tai Chi classes. Pictured: Enliven Tai Chi instructor, Chris Mori.

“Tai Chi is great for people who might not feel comfortable at a traditional gym, or who want to focus on other aspects of health like breathing, stress relief or their mind-body connection,” says Enliven Tai Chi instructor Chris Mori.

“Apart from the physical benefits, many of them like getting the chance to meet new people in the community and quite a few friendships have started at these classes.”

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice which involves performing a series of movements in a slow, focused manner.

Enliven’s classes have been designed to help elders reduce their fall risk and improve their general health, balance and coordination.

Valerie Hagan-Pratt, who has been taking Enliven’s modified Tai Chi classes in Island Bay for several years, says the sessions have helped her stay healthy and make exercise a priority.

“I’ve found Tai Chi a nice, gentle way to get my whole body moving, and many of the exercises are simple enough to keep doing at home in between classes.

“As someone who’s definitely not a gym person, that’s been really beneficial for me and helped me make exercise a regular part of my life.”  Enliven’s modified Tai Chi classes are held at Island Bay Community Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay as well as other locations across the Wellington region.

To learn more about these sessions or Enliven’s modified Tai Chi classes call 04 439 4967 or visit www.enlivencentral. org.nz. PBA

exhibition ushers in the next generation of the Te Papa experience.

“Twenty-one years ago, Te Papa redefined how New Zealanders see themselves and their country, and Te Taiao Nature is the next twist in that Te Papa DNA,” says Geraint.

“This is a brand-new experience,

unlike anything else in the world, and one that every New Zealander is going to want to see for themselves.”

Geraint says the exhibition explores pressing environmental issues like climate change, ocean health, fresh-water quality, and pest eradication.

Modified Tai Chi Classes Experience the incredible benefits of Enliven’s modified Tai Chi by joining a class today Enliven’s modified Tai Chi classes are centred on slow, gentle and deliberate movements that have been adapted to suit older people and those living with mobility issues or disability.

Regular practice of Tai Chi has many benefits, including: • • •

improved balance and flexibility, reducing your risk of falls improved circulation and heart health improved muscle strength.

Tai Chi has been known to improve health conditions, such as high or low blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, respiratory conditions and weight issues.

With classes being held in various locations across Wellington and the Kapiti Coast - don’t miss out and join a class today!

Call 04 439 4967 or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz

7

8

Thursday February 21, 2019

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

Q: Do you support the trial of e-scooters in Wellington and will you be riding one?

Thomas McMenamin, Wellington Central “I understand some people who don’t use them will be annoyed but bylaws are joy-killing. I’d use them but I don’t need them. I let my feet do the moving.”

Blair Waldron, Lyall Bay “I’ve used the Lime scooters in Petone. It’s wonderful to have but not in the city.

I use them for fun, so look forward to them.”

LETTERS to the editor

Cici Zheng, Newtown “Yes. I think that’s a good regulation [to not be on CBD footpaths]. They’ll be good for a quick ride but I won’t use them to get to places.”

Stephen Pritchard, Newtown “It will be interesting to see how they will be on narrow streets.

There needs to be speed limits, maybe at 10km/h. I was going to give one a try in Lower Hutt.”

Another reason to vote them all out Dear Editor, As a fellow Super Gold card commuter I agree with Paul Franken’s sentiments (CSN Feb 14) Re: botched bus service still pervades.

I recently asked Metlink for clarification for the use of Super Gold card on urban routes “Peak Hours” 3pm - 6pm where the urban bus service runs every 30 minutes. It is not flexible to include to the first bus past 3pm, when most work-

Cyclists should show more courtesy and respect sengers dismounted the bus. He caused chaos for the dismounting passengers – simply because he could – this was his right – it is “his” cycleway after all.

I’m constantly told that this is quite normal behaviour at the bus bypasses – middle-aged women on their soundless electric bikes yelling abuse and telling bus patrons to “get out of the way.”

What a nightmare!

A little courtesy and respect for others goes a long way.

D. Green Island Bay

Vote them all out to regain sanity Dear Editor, Your paper great and reporter the best yet.

SOK: Save our Kilbirnie.

OMG: Oh my God! (Not Westfold’s but the Muslim one) What is happening to Kilbirnie? We seem to be under attack from all sides.

The upgrade of Bay Road was madness, the Community Centre is falling down, the authorities don’t care that we need a public street liquor ban, women being assaulted in daylight, another cycleway stuff-up on Crawford/

Tim Rivett, Churton Park “I do, with a few caveats. I’ve gone 30km/h on one of them in Dunedin so they need to have a speed limit on footpaths. I’ll use one if I’m in a hurry.”

Continued on page 9.

Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words.

They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication.

Send or fax them to the address on page two, or email them to news@wsn.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

Dear Editor, I walk The Parade twice daily and have been privy to some pretty awful behaviour by some cyclists towards pedestrians.

Adults, teenagers and poorly supervised children are using the footpath - sometimes travelling at ridiculous speeds. These offenders look at you as if waiting to be challenged. Who would dare? The sense of entitlement is incredible.

I watched in disbelief as a middle-aged man (wears Joe 90 glasses) very deliberately use a bus bypass as peak time pas-

Sam Bishop, Brooklyn “It’s very good. I’ll give it a go if I saw one and wasn’t doing anything.”

Rongotai Rd, businesses losing money and closing down, and the new bus hub is in the wrong place and buses are smashing buildings, footpaths and soon people because the design is very wrong. Killing precious lizards and penguins on Cobham Drive at P. Morgan’s biking quest. Can someone, anyone, help us? Me join the Vote Them All Out club!

The first step to regain sanity for our place.

Yours in wonder Sarah R Wu Kilbirnie

ers were still having their afternoon tea break at work and are not heading home!

Metlink replied their policy is for “10 minute buffer” with no distinction between urban and city routes and if the bus is late by ten minutes, then you cannot use the Super Gold card. The policy should really be - to the first bus past 3pm.

The only way to resolve this confounding new bus service frustration is to

VTAO - Vote Them All Out - the city councillors and the regional councillors for their utter incompetence and lack of responsibility to their introduction, with an eleventh-hour mayoral candidate to stand against anti-labour and cycleway engineer Lester who has done everything for big business and nothing for the ratepayers.

Martin Beck, Mornington

Pot calling kettle black over personal attack Dear Editor, Regarding Henk Hoffman’s response to my ‘sarcastic’ letter regarding the Kilbirnie cycleway (CSN Feb 7): underneath your headline ‘No need for personal attack’, Henk launches into a personal attack on the letter in which I ‘arrogantly’ assert that the cycleway is forward thinking.

In a closing statement, Henk invites me and other supporters of the cycleway to ‘Grow your minds and open your eyes, boys’ and ‘Think outside the square – it may just do you some good.’

Well, I’ve taken Henk’s advice and meditated on this matter for a couple of weeks, and though I still think the cycleway is a great

idea, and use it daily along with many other commuters, I have also begun to really enjoy the music of Bruce Springsteen – I never liked him before. Coincidence? I think not. Thanks for opening my mind, Henk!

Max Olijnyk, Lyall Bay

Cycling claims true but also false Dear Editor P. Morgan (CSN February 7) says “Streets are publicity owned spaces and freely available for everyone” as he pushes the theory that cycling is the best bang for the buck.

True but false we say. Streets come with legal responsibilities of safe passage. We have heaps of rules as to how a motorist must operate to ensure they don’t harm themselves, passengers (belt up) and all other street users. Cars can only go so fast, and are not allowed to drive on footpaths!

WCC carries on with its illconceived cycleway NZTA flawed designed cycleways so that the city gets its $55 million share of the hand out by the Key Government NZ-wide project. It was a diversion tactic to have so as not to focus on how bad we Kiwis were all off.

So Council officers spend $2 million building Island Bay unused cycleway and $4 million to talk about it, and still ongoing.

The $55 million will soon be gone so ratepayers will have to pick up the tab.

Moran points out that two pro-bike Councillors got more votes but you watch Sarah Free get dumped this year. How can anyone justify the killing of lizards and penguins habitats for the cycleway to be built on Cobham Drive when the very wide footpath there has been used safely for decades by walkers and cyclists alike and just needs a lick of paint! I know what my buck wants to bang!

Yours with concern VTAO Tim Dalman Te Aro

People still park on cycle lane Kia ora I often bike up the new Crawford Road cycle lane.

I get that they haven’t put down all the bike stencil things on the cycle lane yet, and that there is

still the occasional digger making driving and biking difficult, but people are still parking here on the cycle lane next to the tennis courts and bus stop. There are parks across the road and a pedestrian

crossing.

This sort of stuff seems arrogant and dangerous.

James Barber Newtown

Thursday February 21, 2019

LETTERS to the editor

Continued from page 8.

Conservative opinions get gagged by PC wreckers Dear Editor About the letter (CSN Feb 14) from Ms Faherty, it happens that I agree with most of what she had to say; but I won’t let past her allusion to my own letters, in that she wants you to ration them.

There are other correspondents who have more of their letters published than I have; but as their views are usually PC and left-wing, we don’t see any proposals that they be banned or curtailed. Nowadays, it’s conservative opinions like mine that are gagged by the wreckers who have hijacked

Unreliable buses make me miss Wairarapa connection

nearly all of the media.

As well, it’s long been a practice to call “tiring” or “boring” any letters that cannot be answered by the people who don’t like them.

But I assure Ms Faherty of two things: that I write a good many letters that aren’t published; and that as I’m old and ailing, I’ll soon kick the bucket, and trouble her no further. [abridged] H Westfold Miramar

Council to blame for cyclists’ arrogance Dear Editor We support the views by G Sanderson (CSN Feb 7) that the arrogance of many cyclists is increasing but actually the authorities are fully involved in bringing this situation about.

The pro-bike lobby group within Council starts at the top with Kevin (the CEO) Lavery being a big mountain bike person, which explains why our “outer Green Belt” plans now out will cost millions for new bike tracks, toilets/water and café coffee to be put all over the place destroying our natural

environment. Wish Kevin would use one of his free Singapore air tickets to fly one way out of here.

It’s going to be difficult to get the Island Bay/Crawford Rd cycle way model used in Berhampore/Newtown but the Newtown Resident’s Association have already sold out to the bike cult as many of their leaders have blood (bike) $ on their hands!

I can’t wait for the elections: out they go!

Yours on my scooter Anita Vogt Newtown

Dear Editor Where can I get advice on the use of Wellington buses?

Yesterday I wanted to attend a function in Woodside which worked in with the Wairarapa rail connection. All good and well.

I realised that the Round The Bays run could impinge on the bus running so I made sure to be on the No.12 bus stop by 8.30am.

When the bus had not arrived by 8.40am I presumed it was cancelled and ran to Broadway to catch the No.2 bus which promised to come every 15 minutes; it arrived 25 minutes later.

In the meantime I had observed an extra bus go up Monorgan Rd to obviously replace the bus I gave up on and sure enough it crossed the Strathmore intersection about 10 minutes before the next 12 was due.

As it now takes three buses to get to the railway station instead of one with the previous 44, I transferred in Willis St to arrive at the No 9 platform at 9.57am just in time to see the end of the bus disappear (as buses had replaced trains that day).

prompted to pop down to my local footie club and beg its supporters that in future instead of the appalling noise they make when one of their clever chappies shoots a goal,

a try or a hole in one their followers give a simple round of applause with perhaps a muffled “Bravo”.

In fact I may lobby for bells to be removed from all

Who can I compliment for the ‘right on time’ departure of the bus replacement?

What time should I have left home?

Should I travel the day before the function next year and stay in a hotel in Greytown overnight to get to Woodside by lunchtime?

Please don’t tell me about the shortage of drivers or the Round The Bays run, just tell me how much time I must factor in for the trip to the railway station which used to take me 40 minutes.

I wonder if any of the Greater Wellington Regional Council depend on the public bus system, or if this is a secret move to try and get everyone back into their cars again?

Paul Franken Strathmore Park

THESE SCOTS! What have they done ... are they doing in Scotland, New Zealand, the world?

Keen to know more about Scottish things, culture, history etc?

Then come along to....

VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF WELLINGTON

Scottish Interest Group Meetings on the 28th day of the month February - October

Plenty of other noises to get upset about Dear Editor Oh how I applaud your corresponde nt and his/her aversion to tooting horns in the Mt Victoria Tunnel.

So inspired was I that I am

9

at VUW Law School, Government Buildings, Lambton Quay Enter Bunny St : phone/check website for times

children’s bicycles for fear of offence to delicate hearing organs nationwide.....or... I might just get a life.

Dorothy Darling Miramar

No University connections needed. Visitors Welcome.

For enquiries/brochure

Phone 388-8069 or 976-4525 or visit website www.wellyscots.wordpress.com

Mauled dog can no longer greet pupils (An open letter to the Ridgway School Community) Dear children, parents and teachers Some of you know that my little dog Tessie was viciously attacked and bitten by another dog which escaped a car parked outside the school in December.

We were both shocked and traumatised by the attack and Tessie was injured, requiring veterinary care and medication. Tessie recovered from her wounds but the trauma

remained, so over the holiday period I worked on regaining confidence and rehabilitating Tessie to walk back to the school – something she had refused to do after the attack because of the continued presence of the dog in the vehicle.

The rehab was successful and we set out last week for our first meet and greet at the gate for the year – something we have been doing a couple of times a week for the past seven years.

Despite repeated requests

the owner of the offending dog has refused to leave it at home and it was there again, in a vehicle parked outside the school that day.

Tessie shook with fear and tried to run for her life so we had to abandon our walk. She now refuses to walk to the gate for fear of that dog, so it is with much sadness I have to advise we can no longer meet and greet you, have pats and hear your stories about your own pets and activities.

We have loved being part

of the hustle and bustle of a school morning – Tessie with her tail spinning like a helicopter in the excitement of it all – and we will miss being part of your very special community.

It has meant a lot to us to be included and to watch many of you grow over the years. We hope we will see you in the neighbourhood and wish you all the best for the school year.

Trudy Benham Brooklyn

• • • • •

Resurfacing work will see ghost marking gone

By Jamie Adams

The ghost marking of the flush median on The Parade in Island Bay. PHOTO: Jamie Adams

Resurfacing work on The Parade in Island Bay will finally put paid to the redundant “ghost” marking that has existed between Dee and Tamar streets since the new cycleway was established four years ago.

The flush median had been replaced by a broken white line as part of the project but while the paint had been tarred over the outline could still be visible on the old seal, making the road messy and potentially dangerous.

Repair work last month had seen some line markings removed, but not the flush median.

A public notice has advised locals that

resurfacing will commence today and is expected to last for five days, weather permitting.

Project manager Dylan Fraser of Fulton Hogan says the whole width of the road will be resurfaced due to wear and tear and it was coincidence that it was needed in order to remove the ghost marking.

Southern ward councillor Fleur Fitzsimons is pleased the ghost marking will finally be tarsealed over after many delays in getting it done but is disappointed other parts of The Parade remain messy in appearance, such as between Mersey and Reef streets.

“I have been advocating this for some time and I am not still satisfied that enough is being done.”

s! n a e l c y e n m i Ch

GET YOUR CHIMNEY CLEANED NOW BEFORE THE COOLER MONTHS ARRIVE

CALL US NOW 04 473 7207

10

Thursday February 21, 2019

All your carpet needs covered

IF PLAN A FAILS, TISEMENT PROOF SHEET REMEMBER THERE ARE 25 MORE On time and on budget LETTERS. Carpetech helps its customers look after their carpet – so they can really get the best out of it.

The business, based in the city centre, has been maintaining, repairing and cleaning carpets across the capital for almost 30 years.

Owner Boyce Jenner said his job was to extend the life of carpet.

“People are quite quick to say that carpet is “shot” because it has a few ripples or doesn’t look new anymore,” Boyce said.

“My job is to do everything that can be done to get a few more years out of our customers

carpet.”

“It is just like having a linen suit dry cleaned.

We can make carpet look fresh again.”

Boyce said he “accidentally” fell into the job while working as a carpet cleaner.

“I think carpet is a wonderful invention and it’s not that long ago that carpet was not a wall to wall item, it was usually a carpet square that sat in the room.

“Now it is something that is expected and taken for granted.

“Even though it is not as expensive now it is

still a reasonably costly outlay and with some care you can get full value.”

Technicians at Carpetech do everything from alterations to repairs, and even re-stretch carpet, removing ripples and wrinkles, Boyce said.

“It is the sort of work that carpet layers don’t really like to do. It’s fiddly, it’s a small job which requires a bit of patience but it’s what we love to do.”

For more information, call 021 434 232 or 385 4085, or visit www.carpetech.co.nz

If you’re doing building of any kind, whether it be your dream home or an extension to your existing home, a new office building or a purpose-built workshop, you should employ the services of a quantity surveyor at Concept Design Stage.

John Barton has worked on numerous projects both residential and commercial, and his independent, qualified advice will help ensure your next construction project has a realistic budget.

From cost estimates to contract administration and everything in between, Workshop

Quantity Surveyors is there to make sure you get the best deal available for your project.

New building projects can be a daunting task, and John can act as an independent intermediary between you and all the teams required to complete the job: design consultants, architects, engineers, builders, plumbers, electricians, painters, local councils… the list goes on.

Maintaining a constant level of communication between all parties involved is imperative to your project’s success.

John offers you a complete project estimat-

ing and construction cost management package so you don’t have to worry.

With over 40 years of experience in the industry, you can rest assured that your next project is in reliable hands.

It doesn’t matter how far you are into your project, John can help.

If your plan is still just an idea (the best time to get John involved) or you are coming up to the home stretch, let John help you get all your ducks in a row.

Whatever you need, John is there to make it happen.

and Associates legacy alive by purchasing into the business and growing the company into the formidable local business it is today, still serving out of their local Hataitai offices 85 years on.

Mark and Richard, along with a friendly

team of seven fully registered tradesmen, one apprentice and one full time office lady - including their two little helpers, T-Rex the Jack Russell and Benson the Black Labrador - is ready to assist the local and wider community with all their electrical needs.

and effectively, with minimal disruption and short timelines, often in two to three days.

Many times small changes have huge impact for your home, family and environment.

We offer complete installation services for

new kitchens, cabinet facelifts, coordinating benchtop replacement options, exciting kitchen and pantry storage solutions that add additional space to your kitchen and realise the potential of any space.

onal News

Call an expert electrician, Call Electical Call anParsons expert electrician, Wellington Call Parsons Electrical Wellington

Parsons Electrical Hataitai local business, Parsons & Associates, was first established back in the early 1930’s by a local man Len Parsons.

After serving their apprenticeship with the company, registered electrical inspectors Mark and Richard decided to keep the Parsons

Mark Little - Director

Ph: 04 386 2605 | Mob: 0274 577 692 Email: mark@parsonselectrical.co.nz - Director 28 Moxham Ave, Haitaitai, Wellington

Mark Little

Ph: 04 386 2605 | Mob: 0274 577 692 Email: mark@parsonselectrical.co.nz 28 Moxham Ave, Hataitai, Wellington

Creating your story Turning your kitchen into a place you truly enjoy should not be a complicated process.

At Dream Doors Kitchens we are dedicated to creating solutions that not only hold beautiful aesthetics but also unfold for you simply

Specialists in Project Cost Estimates for Residential & Commercial Buildings

Carpet repairs & Carpet cleaning, Wellington • Carpet repairs • Broken Seams • Re-Stretching • Carpet Cleaning • Domestic • Commercial • Free Quotes We want to help you look after your carpet... get the best out of it... so we’ll do whatever we can to keep your carpet going and going.

So we do re-stretching, patching, repair damaged seams & carpet fixing generally.

Call: 0800 882 232 www.DreamDoors.co.nz

CALL US NOW on

385 4085

• Specialists in providing Preliminary/ •Specialists in providing Preliminary/ Budget Estimates of Costs at Concept Budget Estimates of Costs at Concept Design Stage for New Houses and for Design Stage for New Houses and for Home Additions and Alterations.

Home Additions and Alterations.

•Specialists in Home Insurance • Specialists in Home Insurance Replacement Cost Estimates.

Replacement Cost Estimates.

•Avoid the confusion between Valuation • Avoid the confusion between Valuation and Construction Rebuilding Cost. and Construction Rebuilding Cost.

John Barton MNZIQS Reg. QS Workshop Quantity Surveyors Ltd PO Box 28029, Wellington 6023 P: (04) 475 3980 M: 027 431 1145 E: wqsltd@xtra.co.nz W: www.quantity-surveying.co.nz John Barton MNZIQS Reg. QS Workshop Quantity Surveyors Ltd PO Box 28029, Wellington 6023 P: (04) 475 3980 M: 027 431 1145 E: wqsltd@xtra.co.nz W: www.quantity-surveying.co.nz

Thursday February 21, 2019

11

‘Godfather’ of OSH surprised by national recognition Wellington’s Dr Bill Glass was named Senior New Zealander of the Year at last week’s New Zealander of the Year Awards.

Bill’s work over 60 years has drawn attention to unseen fatal effects of exposure to substances in the workplace.

Bill’s efforts have resulted in better health for workers by not only proving the danger posed by substances such as asbestos, lead and silica, but also by organising methods to reduce exposure.

Bill started out almost alone in his efforts on occupational safety and health (OSH), but he is now considered the godfather of OSH in New Zealand.

During his career he has been a practitioner, educator, researcher, advocate, influencer and provocateur. He has mentored, trained and inspired many New Zealanders working in the field of occupational medicine.

A major success of his work was the creation of the Asbestos Exposure Register. His battle to gain recognition of the seriousness and extent of the asbestos problem culminated in a 2016 Prohibition Order banning products containing asbestos from New Zealand.

Since qualifying as a doctor specialising in industrial health in the late 1950s, Bill has assisted the work of health and safety regulators and has been a

passionate supporter of people making work-related health claims with ACC. Now 88 and living in Wellington’s CBD, Bill is working with Massey University’s Centre of Public Health Research, researching and producing papers on the dangers of chronic solvent neurotoxicity among car spray painters and the efficacy of protective equipment. He also acts as an adviser to Headsafe, a health and safety consultancy.

Bill is a member of the Royal Australian College of Physicians. In 2002 he was awarded a New Zealand Order of Merit.

He told the Cook Strait News it was “surprising” and “very nice” to get”such recognition.

“Over 60 years I’ve been involved in working in the field of occupational health and it’s all about the effect of working conditions on health. Once you go down this track it almost becomes something you can’t let go of.

He says while there have been OSH improvements through his career, there have also been failures which he says is due to workers not being listened to and lessons not being learnt.

“I’ve always listened; it’s in my nature,” he says. “I’ve never been popular with some people, because I do what is best for the worker.”

At the New Zealander of the Year Awards, at left, Dr Bill Glass receives his awards from Glen Sowrey of Metlifecare. PHOTO: Supplied

MP urges public say on the future of schools and polytechnics

Local MP Paul Eagle encouraging community feedback on educational proposals.

Rongotai MP Paul Eagle will hold a public meeting this Sunday urging the communities of east and south Wellington to make their voices heard about the Coalition Government’s proposed changes to the current education system.

The ‘Tomorrow’s Schools Independent Taskforce’ has recently published its proposals about the future of education with consultation closing on April 7.

The Taskforce has been reviewing eight issues regarding education in New Zealand: schooling provision; competition and choice; disability

and learning support; teaching; leadership; resourcing; and central agencies.

Proposals brought forward by the Taskforce include increasing schooling provisions such as support for Maori language provision, wider use of school facilities and enhanced digital infrastructure. A focus on equality and fairness has also been highlighted in the Taskforce’s feedback and a greater focus on community needs.

The Coalition Government is also proposing to establish a unified, coordinated, national system of vocational education and training.

This would see the merger of all 16 polytechnics across the country to form one entity with the working title of ‘New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology’.

Paul will host the public meeting alongside Jan Tinetti, Labour’s Tauranga based List MP, who was a principal prior to entering Parliament.

The meeting starts at 3.30pm this Sunday February 24 and will be held at Newtown Hall, 71 Daniell Street, Newtown.  Those unable to attend can make a written submission via e-mail to paul.eagle@parliament.govt.nz.

GWRC supports global efforts to reduce ship pollution The natural attributes of Wellington Harbour are attractive to tourists and commerce alike, but emissions remain after the vessels have headed off into the sunset.

Therefore Greater Wellington Regional Council is calling on the Government to endorse the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) so it can regulate to reduce the pollution coming from ships in the harbour.

“Pollution from ship emissions is a significant issue that we must address urgently,” says Councillor and environment committee chair Sue Kedgley.

“We need to join other nations in reducing the harmful pollutants such as sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides which adversely affect the health of populations and our marine environment.”

GW’s responsibilities include air, water, and discharges to land and the coastal marine area which is why the Council has made a submission to the Ministry of Transport to support New Zealand’s accession to Annex VI. Shipping is the largest source of sulphur dioxide in the region. Stack plumes from shipping are clearly visible and extensive on calm days. The number of log ships is increasing and container ship numbers grown again following the 2016 Kaikoura earthquake, though not to the same level as before. Cruise ship frequency has increased significantly.

Car carriers and tankers are likely to be about the same. However, the largest number of vessel movements are the five Cook Strait ferries. The overall increase in the number and size of ships moving on the harbour inevitably leads to greater fuel consumption and more emissions.

According to the Ministry for the Environment and statistic NZ’s report Our Air 2018, “the size of the median vessel visiting New Zealand nearly doubled between 2007 and 2013”.

12

Thursday February 21, 2019

YOUR

COMMUNITY

YOUR

Community THINKING OF SELLING? THINK LORRAINE EDWARDS. Ask Lorraine about the 10% Discount for SUPER GOLDCARD HOLDERS

MOB: 027 446 2103 PH: 383 8282 EMAIL: lorraine.edwards@raywhite.com Local resident, local knowledge 29 years selling in Island Bay. Licenced under REA 2008

PEOPLE

Island Bay Residents’ Association Inc Next Meeting: Monday March 4, 7pm at the Island Bay Bowling Club, 276 The Parade, Island Bay. Please note: the AGM has been delayed until May 27.

Agenda: Next steps and timeline for the Judicial Review, including the court date.

General Business.

You can donate to the Judicial Review of the Island Bay Cycleway: through the give a little page. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/islandbay-residents-association-judicialreview Or directly into our bank account: IBRA – Legal A/C 02-0520-0217940-005 We are fighting for Democracy and Option E.

Upcoming Events: Quiz night: Brew’d Island Bay, 6.30pm Sunday March 10 to raise funds for the Judicial Review. Only 65 seats available.

Three prizes up for grabs.

Tickets: $20 per person. Book your table of up to eight people or come along and join a group. Email Islandbayres@gmail. com with your details.

Ripples of Sounds: Concert happening in Island Bay on Saturday March 16. They are a three-woman ensemble playing flute, saxophone and harp, and will be presenting a selection of chamber music pieces. This will be a real delight - what an interesting combination of instruments!

Genevieve Davidson on sax; Anna Prassanan on flute, and Michelle Velvin

on harp. March 16, 4pm, Island Bay Presbyterian Church. Tickets $10 at the door, or through Eventfinda.

Have your say: WCC are currently undertaking community engagement for Sinclair and Southgate Play Areas. www. wellington.govt.nz/haveyoursay Wellington Southern Bays Historical Society: Monday February 11, 7.30 pm, Baptist Church 284 The Parade. Koha entry.

The topic is Cook Strait Shipping past and present. Container ships, trawlers, local fishing boats, coal carriers pass by often at night, some shortcut from Australia to Europe. La Bella ran aground in Owhiro Bay 1906 with no loss of life.

Chris Rabey and Vic Younghave a slide presentation.

DAVE BROWN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LIMITED Innovation to Installation Specialists

Island Bay

PROMPT & RELIABLE SERVICE W: www.dbes.co.nz | E: sparxx@dbes.co.nz

383 6096

ISLAND BAY BOWLING CLUB executive@ibbc.co.nz

BOWLS IN THE BAY

Proudly supporting our local community Medway St, Island Bay, Wellington Tel: (04) 939 8253 Mon-Sun: 7.00am-10.00pm

Social Bowling & Supper All Welcome Friday 22nd February 6.00pm 4 week series

Women Bowlers

LEARN TO PLAY BOWLS EVERY WEDNESDAY 6.00PM 2018/19 SEASON EXECUTIVE@IBBC.CO.NZ

Thursday February 21, 2019 Wednesday November 18, 2015

Further protection for domestic violence victims launched in Wellington To Lease

SECURE STORAGE 14sqm $42 per week.

Wainui Self Storage, Waiu St, 0274805150.

Composed by Tony Watling 11th. Nov. 2015

By Jamie Adams

A new service to protect victims of domestic violence within Wellington City has had a positive response, the chief executive of Women’s Refuge says.

Dr Ang Jury says the Whanau Protect National Home Safety Service has had variable pick-up across the country, with 400 clients so far using it.

This service is available in selected locations to victims of

Trades and Services

13 13

Firewood

2m seasoned pine $180 4m Split pine store for next winter $330

Large Bags Kindling $13

domestic violence who are at high “There might beFOR a front ALL door that apartment dwellers. whoDry they no longer live with.

ELECTRICAL repairs and Large Bags Pine/ risk of repeat victimisation and might not have security latches.

“We check if there is a peephole While domestic violence is high$14 hardwood mix installations by top-qualified electrician with of serious injury or death, if they It could involve trimming back at the door, for example.” ly prevalent in the Hutt Valley, record of over fifty years of givingfor locals thesafetyFree in second-highest Wainui remain in their homes without a areas outside where people could A blueprint home is Delivery with the reported lowest cost “around-the-clock” service, justfamilies rate in the country, Ang says the safety upgrade. hide, as well as security cameras also developed to walk Our summer pools were built Ang would not disclose howby us. and lights,” Ang says. the neworsecurity phone 977-8787 orthrough 021-0717-674 email meas- “same sort of problems” exist in Blends in well did cause no fuss. “They get given a silent alarm ures. many in Wellington’s south and the Wellington, particularly the jack.powell@outlook.com Trades and Services With will cause a splash. east arehydro usingslide Whanau Protect that goes through to a monitoring “They have a place within the shortage of safe houses that makes to “the it many peopleisdash. butAnd says feedback that it company. They take the calls and houseVacant to future-proof to keep it hard for victims to leave their Situation Through native bush we twist andtransfer wiggle.them to a 111 comms themselves safe.” works”. abusers.

Fromscheme the children brings The involves ana giggle. as- centre and stay on the line to listen The service is available to both She says the high demand of sessment of the safety ofis open. to what is happening in the place men and women who are deemed Whanau Protect is a sad reflection Severn days a week thelevel place a Hot victim’s home, with until police arrive.” to be at the highest risk of serious of state of domestic violence in summer days weupgrades all are hopen! installed where necessary.

A similar assessment is done for injury or death from an ex-partner the country.

POOLS OF SATISFACTION

0220831542

Public Notice

46 Waione St Petone Ph: 5685989 Open Sat 9am-3pm Formerly cpa spares

OF THE D AY Musical returns to Circa to mark 40-year milestone FACT Wainuiomata Squash Club

Funeral Director A dazzling array of songs AGM N celebrating the wit and geni51. J.K. us of musical theatre’s most Rowling 7.00pm inf luentia l a r tist, Stephen chose the Monday 30th November Sondheim, is being held to unusual At the Clubrooms celebrate the 40th anniversary name of a production’s original run ‘Hermione’ at Circa Theatre.

Corner of Main Road soSide young

by Side by Sondheim and Moohan Streets, Wainuiomata will be performed by three girls of New Z ea la nd’s leading wouldn’t international musical theatre be teased Bringing local news performers for being Julie O’Brien (Evita, The Rocky Horror Picture nerdy! to the community Show), Matthew Pike (Jesus Christ Super Star, Cats) and Sarah Lineham (The SoundSituation Vacant of Music, The Phantom of the Opera), and accompanied by A solid maestros Michael Nicholas Williams and Colin Taylor in a perfect duel of musical talent.

The musical celebrates the composer of Broadway successes West Side Story, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Into the Woods, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music and more.

Led by Wellingtons own theperformers Julie Deliverers Required inO’Brien, Matthew Pike and Sarah Lineham will be the stars of Side by Side by Sondheim. PHOTO: Supplied atrical power couple, Side by Leading Side by Sondheim is directed aren’t just good or evil, they’re you love, these cha racters appropriate jokes in the middle remember the album or show 1: Momona, - Kaponga.

by Area Emma Kinane (OutrageousMohaka, a deeply fKawatiri lawed mixture of are dealing with complicated of serious situations.” it came from and the way life Fortune) with music directed both. Sondheim explores com- situations and feelings.

Side by Side by Sondheim was that summer when it was

by Michael Nicholas Williams. plexity – a gift for the actors “They lie and they dissemble is a greatest hits album of always on the radio.

“I’m drawn to Sondheim be- and audience alike. and they are meanApplications to eachare available Broadway’s classics and hid-View The will debut atNews Circa at our recruitment theshow Wainuiomata office And or at the security gate based in the smash hit cause he doesn’t write simple “As well as great singers other, just like in real life. den gems.

Each on February 23 and run online www.wsn.co.nzuntil Ngauranga George in Wellington. accounts@wsn.co.nz characters,” Emma says.

“They performing gorgeous tunes like in real life, they make inwill make audience members March 22.

Contact Barry 472 7987 or 021 276 6654.

Wainuiomata Newspaper Deliverers

WANTED

Contact Sandra on 587 1660

CROSSWORD CROSSWORD C R O S S W O R D Puzzle CROSSWORD CROSSWORD

By Russell Russell McQuarters McQuarters By By Russell McQuarters

By Russell McQuarters

(N.Z.) (6) (6) DOWN ACROSS (N.Z.) DOWN ACROSS 45.

Large prawns. (6) (6) 1.

“Golden” king.

(5) 1.

Water nymph.

(7) 45.(abbr) Large(3) prawns.

1.Angry “Golden” king. (5) 1. Water nymph. (7) 51.

(5)(5) ACROSS (abbr) (3) 51.Venerated.

Angry ACROSS 46.Variety Variety ofbeet. beet. (5) (5) 2.

(7) 5.Steep.

Steep. (11) (11) 46. of 2.

Venerated.

(7) 5.

33.47.

Sphere (3)(3) (5) 52.52.

Solidify byrelative. cooling (7) 1.

(5-6) 33.

Sphere Solidify by cooling 1.

Result (5-6) (5) Shin-bone.

Female (6)(7) 11.Result Cattle breed.

47.U.S. Shin-bone.

(5) 3.3.Anaesthetic Female relative.

(6) 11.

Cattle breed.

(5) 38. horse race; Derby 53.

(5)(8) 7.

Scoundrel (7) (7) 38. Scarcely U.S. horse race;... ...

Derby 53.

Anaesthetic (5) 7.

Scoundrel 49. sufficient.

(5) (8)(8) 4.

Suspicious.

12.

Erect.

(7) 49.

Scarcely sufficient.

(5) 4.54.

Suspicious.

(8) 12.

Erect.

(7)(5) 40.

Restrained (8) 54.

Humbleness (7) 11.

Pulls (5) 40.

Restrained (8) Humbleness (7) 11.

Pulls 5.Flawless.

Flawless. (7) (7) 13.Bailiff.

Bailiff. (5) (5) 5.55.

13.

42.42.

Casual (7)(7) 55.

(11) 12.

Deviousness (7)(9) Casual Friendship (11) Deviousness (7) 6.Friendship Urged , ......on. on.

(5) 14.12.

Table-napkin.

6.

Urged , (5) 14.

Table-napkin.

(9) 44.

Annual calendar (7)(7) 13.

Excellent (5) 44.

Annual calendar 13.

Excellent (5) 7.Unbroken.

Unbroken. (6) (6) 15.Easy Easytotomistake. mistake. (9) (9) 7.DOWN 15.

46.46.

Scoffs (6)(6) DOWN 14.

Alert (9)through Scoffs 14.

Alert (9) 8.

Burst in.

(8) 16.

Walk water.

(4) in.

(8) 16.

Walk (4) 47.47.

Manservant (6)(6) 1.8.Sound (5)(5) 15. 15.

So So (9)through Manservant 1.Burst Sound (9)is its water.

9.

Be immoderate.

(11) 17.Vienna Vienna capital. (7) (7) Be immoderate.

(11) 17. is capital.

48.48.

Form of of expression (5)(5) 2.9.Sent (11) 16. 16.

Directs (6)its Form expression 2.

Sent (11) Directs (6) 10.

Onslaught (5) 19.

Court usher.

(6) 10.

Onslaught (5) 19.

Court usher.

(6) 49.49.

Water vapour (5)(5) 3. Shy (8)(8) 18. 18.

Skull (7) Water vapour 3.

Shy Skull (7) 16.Small Smallwire wirearches arches 23.Cask Cask maker maker (6) (6) 16.

23.

50.50.

Gambol (5)(5) 4. Of public revenue (6)(6) 21. 21.

Disorder (4) (4) Gambol 4.(croquet) Of public revenue Disorder Solution (7) 26.Poacher’s Poacher’s dog. (7) (7) SOLUTION (croquet) (7) 26. dog.

SOLUTION 5. Turn outwards (5)(5) 23. 23.

Racket (3) (3) 5.

Turn outwards Racket last week – 14 February 18.Bring Bringupon upononeself. oneself. (5) (5) 29.Accused’s Accused’s reply replytotocharge. charge.(4) (4) 18.

For December 8,2004 2004 SOLUTION SOLUTION 29.

6. Constrict (7)(7) 25. 25.

Take by by sipssips (3) (3) 6. Constrict Take For December 8, 20.

Derive(from).

(7) 30.

Small lump.

(3) Solution last week, 11 November For For July April 28, 9, 2003 2004 For For July April 28, 9, 2003 2004 20.

(7)(8)(8) 30.

Small lump.

7. Has high morals 27. 27.

Stake (4) 7.Derive(from).

Has high morals Stake (4) (3) 21.

Tounderstand. understand.

(3) 32.Crowd.

Crowd.

(3) (7) (7) 21.

(3) 32.

(3) 8. Reduce (6)(6) 8.ToReduce 28. 28.

Artlessness Artlessness Garment border.

(3) 34.30.

Formerly.

(4) 22. border.

(3) 34.

Formerly.

(4) 9.Garment Sanction (7) Low chair; Chaise ... (6) 9.22.

Sanction (7) 30.

Low chair; Chaise ... (6) 24.

Out-moded.

(11) 35.

Indicate.

(7) 24.

Out-moded.

(11) 35.

Indicate.

(7) 10.

Audacity (5) 32.

Expert; ... hand (3) 10. Audacity (5) 32. Expert; ... hand (3) 25.

Heavy wrap.

(3)(7)(7) 36.33.

Judges’ chamber.

(6) 25.

Heavy wrap.

(3) 36.

Judges’ chamber.

(6) 16.

Arrange in steps Strange (3) 16.

Arrange in steps 33.

Strange (3) 27.

Complete.

(5) Frank 39.

Italian sausage.

(6) 17.

‘Old Blue Eyes’ Frank ...(7) Zealous 27.

Complete.

(5) 39.

Italian sausage.

17.

‘Old Blue Eyes’ ...(7) 34. 34.

Zealous (6) (6) (6) 28.

Fabled bird.

(3) 40.35.

Soothsayer.

(7) 19.

Competitor (5) In brisk time(music) 28.

Fabled bird.

40.

Soothsayer.

(7) 19.

Competitor (5)(3) 35.

In brisk time(music) (7) (7) 31.

Turkish governor.

(3) 42.36.

Eye inflamation.

(4) 20.

N.Z. Prime Minister U.S. state 20.

N.Z. Prime Minister 31.

Turkish governor.

(3) 36.

U.S. state (4) (4) (4) 42.

Eye inflamation.

33.

Ship’s hospital, 46.

Russian spaceman.

(9) 1975-84 Sir Robert 37.

Biblical vessel (3) Sir Robert ... ...

(7)(7) 37. Russian Biblical vessel (3) 33. 1975-84 Ship’s hospital, 46. spaceman.

(9) sick ... (3) (3) 48.39.

Cruel.

(9) Boils (7) Curve (3) 22.22.

Boils (7) 39.

Curve (3) sick ...

48.

Cruel.

(9) 37.

Charlatan.

(8) 50.41.

Prevent.

(5) 24.

Catch Cupid (4) 24.

Catch (3)(3) (8) 41.

Cupid (4)(5) 37.

Charlatan.

50.

Prevent.

38.

Grant to.(3) (8) 51.43.

Furnish with money.

(7) 26.

Group of whales (3) Exposed to air 26.

Group ofrespite whales 43.

Exposed to air (7) (7) (7) 38.

Grant respite to.

(8) 51.

Furnish with money.

41.

Extensive Grass-land.

(7) 52.

Craze.

(5) 29.

Topic (5) 45.

Female relatives (6) 29.

Topic (5) 45.

Female relatives (6) 41. Extensive Grass-land. (7) 52. Craze. (5) 43.

Beat severly.

(7) 53.48.

Grow worse.

(11) (9) (9) 31.

Uninvited guest (4-7) An endless time(Lat) 31.

Uninvited guest (4-7) 48.

An endless time(Lat) 43.

Beat severly.

(7) 53.

Grow worse.

(11) 44.

Venemous spider 54.49.

Clear.

(7) people(inf) 32.

Deoxyribonucleic acid Left handed people(inf) Deoxyribonucleic acid 49.

Left handed (9) (9) 32.

44.

Venemous spider 54.

Clear.

(7)

14

Thursday February 21, 2019

CLASSIFIEDS

Airport Flyer will no longer accept Snapper cards From Sunday February 24 the Airport Flyer will stop accepting Snapper as a payment method and will no longer be tracked by Metlink’s real time information services.

Although the Airport Flyer is not a Metlink service it had been using Snapper which meant Metlink were able to provide tracking information on behalf of the operator NZ Bus. NZ Bus has now made a commercial decision to remove Snapper as a payment method from the service also known as route 91.

Without the Snapper technology on board Metlink will no longer be able to track the Airport Flyer on RTI boards at bus stops, the Metlink Commuter app or the Journey Planner on the Metlink

website.

NZ Bus advise that the Airport Flyer will now only accept eftpos and cash for fares.

Passengers wishing to use the Airport Flyer commercial service are advised to check out the Airport Flyer website for timetable and further information: http://www.airportflyer.co.nz/

The Airport Flyer, which runs from the railway station to the airport. PHOTO: Supplied

Classifieds Trades & Services

WHATS ON...

The Community Noticeboard is for nonprofit organisations. For $15.00 you can publish up to 25 words.

No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid.

Call into our office, phone (04) 587 1660 or email classifieds@wsn.co.nz

Music and Movement Classes

For Toddlers and Pre-schoolers. Go to www.musikgarten.co.nz for more info & to book your FREE Introductory Class

Meet for Community and Mutual Support UU Fellowship, free of religious dogma. 10.30am, 1st Sunday of month. See uuwellingtonnz. wordpress.com, or phone John 04 476-9607

RUBBISH & GREEN WASTE REMOVAL Free quotations Ph Sam on

021 0252 7361 No job too small

Interior Painting & Wallpapering Contact John on 388 3862 or 027 4466 371 www. johnsdecorationsltd.co.nz

PAINTING TEAM with own scaffolding

Exc. Refs. Comp Rates. All work guaranteed.

FREE QUOTES Contact Marcus on: 021 764 831

PAINTING Interior/Exterior Wallpaper - FREE QUOTES Call Theo 021400812

Fun, friendly, fitness. Seatoun Village Hall, Forres Street Fridays 7.30pm from 1st March. All ages/ stages welcome; no partner needed.

Ph388-8069 Trades & Services

24/7 Service

The Chelsea Day Care trust runs a day respite programme for people with short term memory loss, Dementia and other related issues.

CRAFTSMAN PLUMBER

Send CV to chelseatrust@xtra.co.nz.

REG DRAINLAYER Graham Plumbing & Drainage Ltd Call John 970 2409 or 027 457 4999

BUILDING Consent Approval and house

plans. Free estimates provided. Call Doug on 934-1398.

BUILDERS available LBP. Residential & Commercial buildings and maintenance work.

Quality assured. Phone: Shane - 021987752.

LAWN MOWING, looking for regular lawn mowing contracts, local to Island Bay, insured & security checked, Ray, Green Acres 022 495 5682

0210634013

44465

Chelsea Club

You will need a full, clean driver’s licence, have a x4 door vehicle that has a rego and WOF, and to be comfortable driving with older people. Some personal cares required, and leading and helping with meaningful activity.

CARPET & VINYL laid and repaired. Ph

Ring Paul on: M: (027) 4433-535

LIOLIS, Sotirios (Steve): Feb 19, 2019 LUNGULESCU, Angelina: Feb 14, 2019 NORRISH, Norma: Feb 12, 2019 ROMANOS, Ruth Phoebe (nee Ormond): Feb 11,2019 SHORT, Aubrey Gordon: Feb 16, 2019 SHORT

Affordable Reliable No job too small Phone 971 1205 or 0274548979

GUTTERS CLEANED: Steve 528 3331 /

Your Local Plumber

CLEANERS: Kilbirnie, Mon - Fri, 6pm start, up to 2 hours per night, Ph 021 421 830 - No txts

I am looking for a person who is an experienced, dedicated, reliable carer who has confidence and an interest in the elderly.

Dementia experience an advantage.

0272 377 020

Island Bay Plumbing

Death Notices

Capital City Electrical

44236

Dance Scottish country style

Situations Vacant

X13 hrs per week, but needs to be able to cover Annual Leave and Sickness. Wage depends on experience. Great place to work.

Health & Wellbeing

Therapeutic Massage Therapy • Sports • Trigger point • Deep tissue • Relaxation • Corporate • Chair Massage A Professional service with a Medical Focus. Carried out by a trained Qualified Massage Therapist; NZDIP.TH.MASS with Twelve years experience. Claire. $40 for half hour, $70 for an hour.

Txt or Ph for an Appointment 027 413 2782 | Clinic located in Newtown

Public Notices

GENERAL ENGINEERING PRODUCTION WORKER Position available for immediate start for a sheet metal production/process worker situated at the company’s plant in Rongotai, Wellington.

Teacher aide position fixed term

Key duties : • Set up and operate general machines associated with the light engineering sector • General sheet metal process work • Assist with assembly tasks, such as street and park furniture

Do you enjoy working with children, supporting them both in and outside the classroom and enjoy being part of a collaborative team then this position will suit you. We are in need of a teacher aide to support a child while they are with us at EBIS. This is a part time position.

Applications due by 9am, 13 March.

The successful candidate would : • Have had experience in sheet metal processing and operation of machinery in the light engineering sector • Have the ability to read shop drawings • Demonstrate working to a high standard with attention to accuracy Established in 1921, A.E. Tilley Ltd specialise in the punching, laser cutting and forming of sheet metal components and products.

To apply please email your cv to s.bremner@aetilley.co.nz

Lost & Found LOST in Park Road, Miramar Shopping Centre, Saturday 16 February - an old wooden walking stick, sentimental value.

Reward Ph 388 6773

For further information please contact the Executive Officer Suzanne Hendry on 9393247 or visit our website www.ebis.school.nz for an application package.

ADVERTISING TERMS & CONDITIONS All advertisements are subject to the approval of Wellington Suburban Newspapers. Advertisements are positioned entirely at the option of The Publisher & no guarantee of placement is given. Applicable loadings apply only to the specific placement of strip or island advertisements. Placement & approval is at the discretion of The Publisher. While every effort will be made to publish as instructed, The Publisher accepts no liability for any loss caused through loss or misplacement. The Publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement considered unsuitable for publication. Advertisements will be charged on the size of the material supplied or the space ordered whichever is the greater. It is the responsibility of the Advertiser or Advertising Agent to notify Wellington Suburban Newspapers of any error within 24 hours of its publication. The Publisher is not responsible for recurring errors. To obtain a classified space order (defined as annual commitment of advertising space or spend) please speak to your advertising representative. (Surcharges may apply if commitment levels are not met or cancellation of a space booking & or contract). Cancellation: neither display nor classified cancellations will be accepted after the booking deadline. No credits will be issued to classified package buys that have commenced their series. If an advertiser at any time fails to supply copy within the deadline, it is understood & agreed that the last copy supplied will be repeated.

Specific terms & conditions apply to certain classifications. These may relate to either requirements & conditions set by industry standards for the advertising of certain goods & services, or set by The Publisher. Please speak to your advertising representative to obtain a full copy of these. Advertisers agree that all advertisements published by Wellington Suburban Newspapers may also appear on a relevant website.

Thursday February 21, 2019

SPORT Sports talk

15

with Jacob Page

Now that was super summer-time rugby The first week of Super Rugby certainly delivered some absorbing battles in the sunshine.

Forget that same old complaint “It’s the middle of summer! Why are we playing rugby now?” line because both the Highlanders versus Chiefs and Blues versus Crusaders fixtures had a level of intensity which was considerably higher than opening round fixtures in recent memory.

Sure the Blues and Chiefs

suffered tough, last-gasp losses but the team who should be most concerned is the Hurricanes.

The men from the capital were fortunate to escape Sydney with a 20-19 victory.

Had Bernard Foley shown even the slightest bit of composure and slotted a regulation penalty goal with 90 seconds remaining, then the Canes would have been doing even more soul-searching.

Make no mistake, the Cru-

saders were rusty but clinical when the game was on the line — typical of the red and black machine.

The Blues, under new coach Leon MacDonald, will be no easy beats this year.

All they need is their forward pack to put in consistent 80-minute performances and the results should take care of themselves.

A playoff berth would not be out of the question.

The other query is if Ma’a Nonu, midfielder extraordinaire from the 2015 World Cup, can force his way back into the black jersey for a potential three-peat.

Based on the game against the Crusaders, he appears more than capable and we know how much Steve Hansen likes the players he knows over the ones he doesn’t.

The Chiefs look like they

may struggle in the tough New Zealand conference but they look powerful enough to beat most overseas teams.

The Highlanders have plenty of hype down south but not much anywhere else.

Their win on Friday could cement them as dark horses to make the playoffs.

Rugby is back and if that was the first course in a bumper year of code - bring it on!

Athletes follow parents’ footsteps in world champs selection

SERENITY Carnation nation Queen Size Mattress ess & Base

Georgia Vogt, Kyla Walton and Jakob Braakhuis of are off to the International Taekwon-Do world championships in Germany in April. PHOTO: Jamie Adams

By Jamie Adams

A new generation of top athletes are emerging from Berhampore Taekwon-Do Club, with three teenagers selected for the 2019 International Taekwon-Do World Championships.

Georgia Vogt, Kyla Walton and Jakob Braakhuis will head to the biennial tournament at Inzell, Germany on April 24-28.

Kyla will compete in the individual female powerbreaking and the three-person team event.

Georgia has been selected for individual and team powerbreaking and also individual and five-person team sparring.

Jakob will compete in individual patterns and individual and team sparring.

Kyla, 19, will take on the world’s best in the senior championship for the first time, having attended at junior level twice before.

Jakob and Georgia, both 16, will compete in the under-18 championship.

It is estimated around 50 countries and over 1000 black belts will attend.

Kyla has already won medals at previous world champs, taking gold in the individual powerbreaking and bronze in the team event at junior level.

She is hopeful of getting on the podium at senior level.

Jakob hopes for a medal in patterns, having reached the quarter-finals at the last junior champs.

Georgia is also hoping for medals but would be happy “to just get past the first round” in her individual events.

They will join a squad of more than 50 athletes, which will include a few from other Wellington clubs.

They say previous success Berhampore has had at world championship level underscores the high standard they set themselves.

“We train hard and have good instructors,” Kyla says.

The trio train at the club three times a week and also do another weekly session in Brooklyn, as well as conditioning exercises at home.

Head instructor Lena Walton says she and her fellow instructors Ian Walton and Louis Vogt always ensure athletes prepare themselves well for world championships.

Their surnames prove that taekwondo runs in the family, and the parents too have competed at world level.

“We’re super proud to have our kids go through to what we did,” Lena says. “The club has a family vibe and we gel together really well.”

50 % OFF

NOW $1,749

CLASSIC Kappa Queen Size Mattress ess & Base

EVERYDAY DREAM PRICES

ONLY $639

WAS $3,499

Medium Firm Feel

Firm Feel Conforms to your shape for a more comfortable sleep resulting in less pressure points on the body.

The Classic Kappa bed is designed for lasting performance featuring a Duracoil spring, which provides robust support for all shapes and sizes.

SERENITY Dahlia

WONDEREST Easy Sleeper

50 %

Queen Size Mattress & Base

OFF

NOW $1,844 WAS $3,699

Queen Size Mattress & Base

ONLY $999

EVERYDAY DREAM PRICES

Medium Firm Feel

Medium Feel

Independent pocket springs respond to your individual weight and shape and help to minimise partner disturbance. Support foam will prolong the life of the mattress and provide pressure relieving comfort.

The sleeping surface features Fibre Nuvole and Dreamfoam® comfort layers. A solid foam edge provides support right to the edge.

SERENITY Jasmine

50 %

Queen Size Mattress & Base

OFF

NOW $1,949 WAS $3,899

CLASSIC Zulu Queen Size Mattress & Base

ONLY $1,249

Plush Feel

Medium Firm Feel

Low partner disturbance, NZ Made, Pocket Spring system to help relieve pressure points giving you a more restful sleep.

The Classic Zulu bed features Sleepyhead’s renowned Torquezone spring system, endorsed by the New Zealand Chiropractic Association.

More Instore Deals

NZ'S LARGEST

RANGE OF BEDS

Beds R Us Thorndon

190 Thorndon Quay Thorndon Wellington 6011 Ph: 473 5505 BEDSRUS.CO.NZ

*Offer valid from 5/2/19 to 25/2/19 or while stocks last. 50% offers applies to selected beds only. Excludes Everyday Dream prices, clearance stock and not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Prices as marked. See in store for details. We reserve the right to correct errors or misprints. 10 year warranty applies unless otherwise specified. 30 day Comfort Guarantee Ts and Cs apply. *12 MONTHS INTEREST FREE OFFER: Q Card and Latitude Financial Services lending criteria, fees, terms & conditions apply.

EVERYDAY DREAM PRICES

16

Thursday February 21, 2019

SPORT

Cricketers stunned by MPs’ Wellington 3x3 team go back-to-back to support for Mullet Bash Flowing locks, flying balls and white thighs are set to light up Kilbirnie in March when an illustrious Parliament XI take on Wellington’s infamous Eastern Suburbs Roosters in the ultimate charity T20 cricket match - the Mullet Bash.

The Mullet Bash is the centrepiece of a fundraising drive the Roosters have launched in honour of Lyn Burt, who passed away in October 2018 following a lengthy battle with cancer.

All funds raised go to Te Omanga Hospice where Lyn, the mother of Rooster’s founding member Andy ‘Docco’ Burt, spent time prior to her passing.

“People often forget hospices need a lot of financial support to get by and Te Omanga is currently trying to raise $10 million for a rebuild, so the Roosters wanted to step up and do something for them,” Andy says.

“Growing mullets seemed like a good option, even if our partners haven’t shown quite as much enthusiasm for the idea as the lads have,” Mullet Bash organiser Christian ‘Belv’ Bonnevie said the willingness of the Parliamentary team and local businesses to support the cause had been amazing.

The TAB jumped on board early putting up cash for every run and boundary hit, while public relations firm Senate has placed a

qualify for Quest Final Wellington’s Team Toa has gone back-to-back at the 3x3 Quest Tour, taking out the most recent leg of New Zealand’s only national 3x3 street basketball competition.

Klein Salmon, Hyrum Hippolite, Kydan Parata and Randall Bishop took the honours for Team Toa, after winning six in a row. They managed to sneak through with a win in the final over team Hoops They Did It Again. The final score was 8 to 6.

Toa have now qualified to compete in the World Tour Qualifier Quest Final, to be held in Auckland on Saturday March 9. Win that and Toa will secure the ultimate prize of an all-expenses trip to represent New Zealand at the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters event in Chengdu, China, starting on June 1.

Randall says it was another great Wellington leg and his team will be looking to build on their experience from the World Tour Qualifier in 2018 to target the big prize this year.

“The competition in Wellington was really good this year. It was even better than last year. Last year we cruised through to the final, but this year we had to work hard and had some really tough games. It was also more cut-throat this year. If you lost in the Pool round, you’re gone. Last year you got another chance if you lost in the early stages,” says Randall.

“I think the biggest challenge at the Quest Final will probably be size.

Last year we went up to Auckland thinking we could stretch the floor and go up with four guards. But it was a little tough on defence, so this year we will look at bringing some size.”

In the skill contest, Chris McIntosh shone through with victory in both the 3-Point and Knock Out events.

Local MPs Chris Bishop, left, and Kris Faafoi, right, with Kilbirnie cricketers Andy Burt and Christian Bonnevie. PHOTO: Supplied

bounty on every Parliamentary wicket. Marketing gurus Stun provided all the design work and Carve Barbershop have signed up to shape the Roosters’ mullets.

“Originally when we put the haircut ban in place back in November we simply planned to grow mullets and get sponsored to keep them for all of March. But it’s ramped up a notch since we got the MPs involved and there’s a lot more at stake now. Not just raising some real cash, but our pride,” Bonnevie said.

Hutt South MP Chris Bishop, who will co-captain the Parliament XI with Mana MP Kris Faafoi, welcomed the bounty on his head, though actually growing

a mullet was a different kettle of fish.

“A few of us are somewhat folically-challenged and for the rest there’s a decent chance that turning up to the debating chamber looking like Tony Blain would be severely career-limiting, but we’ll be getting into the spirit in our own way.”

The Mullet Bash is set down for a 4pm start at Kilbirnie Park on Sunday March 3 and will be a family-friendly event, with a BBQ running, children’s activities and a charity auction to be held during the innings break. Any business or individual keen to support the cause can learn more at mulletbash.squarespace.com.

LOCAL CRICKET RESULTS: PREMIER GIRLS’ 1DAY Upper Hutt 231/7 (30 overs) beat Wellington Collegians 189/6 (30 overs) by 42 runs Hutt District 153/8 (19.4 overs) beat Eastern Suburbs 125/5 (30 overs) by 28 runs PREMIER WOMEN’S T20 VUW Lionesses 122/3 (13.5 overs) beat PetoneRiverside 121/8 (17.5 overs) by 7 wickets INTERCITY MEN’S 1DAY  DIVISON 1

Eastern Suburbs Masters 259/9 (40 overs) beat Onslow Rassics 217/9 (40 overs) by 42 runs INTERCITY MEN’S T20 VUW Tallawahs 166/8 (19.4 overs) beat Karori Silly Nannies 165/7 (20 overs) by 2 wickets Eastern Suburbs Lads 200/7 (20 overs) beat Eastern Suburbs Leopards 143/9 (20 overs) VUW Cucks and Ducks 193/5 (20 overs) Eastern Suburbs Goons 122 (18 overs)

EASTERN SUBURBS

SPORTS TRUST SPONSORED BY MIRAMAR & KILBIRNIE THE EASTERN SUBURBS SPORTS TRUST HAS GRANTED $19,450 IN DECEMBER 2018/JANUARY 2019 TO EASTERN SUBURBS SPORTS TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS, KINDERGARTENS, SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND SPORTS CLUBS ETC.

THE EASTERN SUBURBS SPORTS TRUST HAS GRANTED TO THE FOLLOWING EASTERN SUBURBS SPORTS TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS • New ZealaNd U19 meN’s Floorball team - travel • Kirstie rae – rUNNiNg travel • tessa HUNt – rUNNiNg travel • Kiwi atHletic clUb – billy crayFord - travel • welliNgtoN triatHloN aNd mUltisport clUb - eveNts • maraNUi sUrF liFesaviNg clUb – travel to oceaNs • st catHeriNe’s old girl’s Netball - UNiForms • Kerrill HarKNess – travel teN piN • lyall bay sUrF liFesaviNg clUb - clUbrooms

THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY THE EASTERN SUBURBS SPORTS TRUST HAS GIVEN AWAY TO DATE $1,767,075