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Very happy with public’s support

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“We were very happy with the public’s support,” the Karori Lions Club Treasurer, Trevor Anders says.

The 51st Karori Karnival got off to a rousing start with the Red Hackle Pipe Band playing Scottish music on their bagpipes.

After the Karori Lions Club President Jo Cameron welcomed the crowd at 10am, the entertainment stage was kept busy until 3pm with a succession of c rowd-pulling acts, including the very popular Kanikani Zumba.

Fewer stall holders participated compared with recent years, a result – the Lions Club considers – of the post-Covid era.

As a result the total income, at around $8,000, was also a little lower than in recent years.

Local Scouts and Girl Guides were very visible across the field, helping the Lions in numerous ways. Four troops were at the Karnival – Girl Guides Karori, First Karori Scouts, Karori West Scouts and Northland Scouts.

Paul Shailer, from Camp Quality, who had their amazing blow-up obstacle course at the fair, confirmed how pleased they were to have the help of the scouts and guides in minding the safety of the younger users.

“There were many compliments from a wide range of at-

tendees,” the Karori Lions Club said in a media release following the Karnival.

“Costs were still being evaluated, but the expected profit of well over $5,000 will be a useful addition to the club’s charitable trust.

“All funds raised from the public go into the Karori Lions Charitable Trust, from where they are disbursed for charitable purposes, including health, youth, environment, community services and humanitarian relief.”

This year the Scouts and Girl Guides will be major beneficiaries.

“The club will be making a prompt donation to assist in relief measures following the Cyclone Gabrielle floods.”

More photos on page 9.

Double Glazing with German uPVC Joinery

Transpower the owner and operator of New Zealand’s high voltage transmission network is replacing the wire (conductor) on spans of one of its transmission lines crossing State Highway 1 at Glenside (south of the Tawa turnoff).

The Red Hackle Pipe Band, which got the Karnival off to a rousing start. Photo: Supplied.

Some of the crowd enjoying dancing to the Kanikani Zumba. Photo: Supplied.

Ngaio repair café proves popular

Ngaio Union Church, tried out an idea. It started Ngaio Repair Café.

On the third Saturday of the last three months of 2022 and again on Saturday 18 February this year, it has offered 9 am to 1 pm as a time when anyone could bring household items for repair.

To fix them the church has gathered local volunteers with skills in sewing, electrics, electronics and general repair.

“Across the four cafe events we’ve run so far, we’ve had 146 people at an average attendance of 37,” John McInnes, the Café’s coordinator says.

“In total approximately 180 items have been brought in for repair and the approximate fixing

rate is 60%.”

The items brought in for repair on 18 February included a coffee grinder, a metal bell, clothes, a wooden box, a microwave, knives for sharpening, bedside lamps, sunglasses, garden shears, a Bluetooth speaker, picture frames and an easel, pruning loppers, a VCR player, a DVD player, a food processor, a window washer attachment, a bag needing sewing, a torch, a rice cooker, a shoe for gluing and a bracelet.

“Clearly, we have tapped into a need,” John says.

“Many people now realise that just throwing stuff in the tip is not the way to go. ‘Chuck it out and buy a new one’ is not quite

the prevailing philosophy it used to be.

“Individuals and families come.

“It’s a free service with a koha opportunity if people feel so inclined. We provide morning tea while people wait for a repairer to be available.

“People seem to enjoy a bit of a chat and small children sometimes go home with a helium filled balloon,” John says.

The church, which sees the Repair Café as part of showing God’s love in a practical way, would like to build up its core of volunteers.

People who sew would be particularly welcome. Shirts, jeans, jackets, jerseys and other fabric items come in every time

the Repair Café opens. Anyone who repairs leather items would be an asset. So too would be a jewellery repairer.

Ngaio Union Church did not invent the Repair Café. It joined Repair Café International which began in Holland about 20 years ago and is now in many different countries. Repair Café Aotearoa New Zealand represents it here (see https://www.repaircafeaotearoa.co.nz/).

The Ngaio Repair café will open 10 am to 1 pm on Saturdays 18 March and 15 April, and each third Saturday in the month if there is a demand. The Café is at repaircafengaio@gmail.com and John McInnes can be phoned at 479-5710.

An introduction to raranga (weaving) with harakeke (flax) will be held at Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush from 11am to 2pm on 25 February.

The session will be led by Frank Topia and Linda Lee. Starting with tikanga and making putiputi (flowers) kono and konae (small containers), people can develop skills over time to craft more complex objects such as baskets, wahakura and kete.

People can book a session at EventFinda.

Road closure

People travelling to the Wairarapa will need to avoid night time travel for a week later this month and early next month.

State Highway 2 will be closed at Rimutaka Hill from 9pm to 4am each night from Sunday 26 February to Friday 3 March.

The road will be fully closed to traffic to allow contractors to carry out essential maintenance and road resurfacing.

John McInnes. Photo: CreatifKate.

RIGHT: Paramjit Singh shows Alice Hemsley how to sharpen her father’s knife. Photo: CreatifKate.

E-bike hire services launched

Wellingtonians and visitors to the city looking for low-carbon ways to get around can now hire and ride e-bikes using app-based services.

The new service was launched yesterday, 22 February.

Operators Flamingo and Beam each have 50 e-bikes available, giving people easy access to another sustainable transport option.

Based on demand, they will look to increase the number of e-bikes over coming weeks to the agreed trial cap of 150 each.

Flamingo Co-founder and Chief Executive Jacksen Love says they are confident bike sharing will play a positive role in the future of micromobility in the city, and hope to see as many people as possible having a go.

Wellington City Council agreed in December to allow the city’s existing e-scooter operators to trial e-bike hire.

The trial will be evaluated in mid-2023 and considered by councillors in about October.

Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau is keen to try one of the new ebikesand is also looking forward to seeing how they go here.

“There is plenty of evidence

from other cities that show share e-bikes are a good thing,” the Mayor says.

“Testing them will highlight the local potential. It will also allow more permanent arrangements to be tailored to Te Whanganuia-Tara.

“A great thing about share schemes is they give more people an opportunity to try and use e-bikes and e-scooters. That’s important as we create a city where climate-positive lifestyles are affordable and accessible.

“For those who can afford it, share hire can also provide the experience and impetus to take that next step and buy an e-bike of their own,” Mayor Whanau says.

“We know that providing alternative ways to get around brings change for everyone so we will be working with people who hire our e-bikes and others in the community to make sure they can be safely integrated into Wellington’s transport network,” Beam’s General Manager (ANZ) Tom Cooper says.

The bikes come with helmets, and can be picked up from a variety of places, used to get from one place to another, and locked and unlocked using an app.

They will be available from suburban locations in the morning so people can pick one up and come into the city. They will also be available outside the railway station so people who have commuted in by train or bus have more options for how they make the next leg of their journey.

Fifteen new drop-zones, including one outside the railway station and several on the waterfront, have been installed.

People will be encouraged, and receive incentives, when they return bikes to one of these new zones or any of the other preferred parking areas marked in the apps. Experience in New Zealand and elsewhere shows that e-bikes are often used by people who don’t use e-scooters.

They can be a more appealing option for longer trips, and relatively low complaint levels indicate most people use them in a responsible way.

People hiring bikes are required by law to wear helmets. Bikes should be ridden on the road, in bike lanes, or other places where shared use is permitted in line with the national Waka Kotahi code for cyclists.

Census help for seniors

By Frank Neill

Age Concern and Stats NZ are working together to help seniors in the Wellington region complete their census forms.

This year’s census takes place on 7 March.

They are hosting five special census events across the region where seniors who need it will be provided help to fill in their census forms.

The three events closest to the area covered by the “Independ-

ent Herald” are at: Linden Community Centre, 10 Linden Avenue, Tawa, from 9:30am to 12:30pm on Wednesday 1 March; Te Pokap Hapori – Y Central, 105 Manners Street, From 9:30am to 12:30pm on Wednesday 1 March; and Level 1 Anvil House, 138 Wakefield Street, from 2 to 4pm on Monday 6 March. The other two events are in the Hutt Valley.

People with questions can call

Age Concern Wellington on 499 6648 or Stats NZ on 0800 236 787.

SeniorNet Wellington is also hosting free sessions to help seniors complete their census forms.

They will be held at Anvil House, 138 Wakefield Street from noon to 2:30pm on 1 March, 10am to 12:30pm on 2 March and 10am to noon on 7 March.

Friendly tutors will be available to help people.

People who would like to complete the census online you will need to bring their access code, which will be in the documentation they receive. The tutors can help people log in to the census website and get them started filling out the form.

People can use a SeniorNet computer or bring their own laptop or tablet.

SeniorNet can be contacted at 473 1510 or seniornetwgtnrego5@gmail.com.

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A Flamingo e-bike.

Photo: Supplied.

Karori’s Quiz Night coming up

The Rotary Club of Karori will kick off a busy 2023 with a Quiz Night at the One Fat Bird Café on Sunday 5 March starting at 7pm.

Open to everyone, the Quiz Night will raise funds for a Rotary District project “Lifting the Lid” on Youth Suicide, which was launched last year.

Youth suicide is becoming a vital issue for some schools, says Karori Rotary Past President and project convenor Allan Frazer. A funding commitment from Rotary to help school counsellors working with secondary students at risk is something Rotary wants to do.

“Increasingly we are hearing about issues facing students at our secondary schools and the pressures on counsellors to adequately assist schools with those most at risk,” Allan says.

“More funding is clearly needed for this work.”

Karori Rotary covers an area from Makara, Karori, Kelburn and Northland, and invites people to form quiz teams of six for the Quiz Night.

The cost is $25 a person. Payment and registration can be made by internet banking to the Rotary Club of Karori 03 1540 0014117 00. Include your name and Quiz night in the reference field.

Karori Rotary is also seeking applications from Makara, Karori, Kelburn and Northland community organisations for grants for worthy projects.

The club will provide up to $10,000 for each of the next three years for deserving projects.

The grant round closes on 10 March. Organisations that have a project they think may qualify can contact Allan Frazer on 027 450 3861, allan.frazer@gmail.com or David Watt on 027 246 6339, dwatt@xtra.co.nz. Expression of Interests forms will be sent and must be returned by 10 March to rotary. secretary@icloud.com.

To allow consideration of an application, community organisations need to provide financial information, including a balance sheet and recent income and expenditure, and the purpose and importance of the project for the community.

Karori Rotary is also working with the Karori Business Association in planning “Pride in Work” awards for people in business and community organisations. More information on this project will be available soon.

People wanting to know more about Karori Rotary, its projects and meetings, including business breakfasts with top speakers, can contact David Watt.

Rotary community grants open

By Frank Neill

Applications for this year’s round of Rotary Club of Karori grants are open.

Karori Rotary provides funding for projects that will deliver benefit to a significant number of Karori, Makara, Northland and Kelburn residents. Typically, it will be projects supporting many, rather than direct support to an individual.

This does not rule out the provision of support for individuals who live in these areas and who propose a project that meets these criteria, but in general it is more likely that projects

supported by groups will qualify. The maximum grant is $2,000 per activity.

Applications close on Friday 10 March.

To be able to consider applications, Karori Rotary needs financial information, such as the organisation’s balance sheet and most recent income and expenditure.

Registered charities need to advise their CC number.

Organisations that have a project they think qualifies and would like to apply for a grant can obtain an Expression of Interest Form from rotary.secretary@icloud.com.

A crowd of people taking part in last year’s Rotary Quiz Night at One Fat Bird Café. Photo: Supplied.

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Future of play in Wellington

A recently released report, the “Wellington Region Power of Play” has identified the benefits of play and why it’s becoming an increasing priority.

Commissioned by Sport New Zealand Ihi Aotearoa and shaped in partnership with Nuku Ora and the Wellington Regional Play Network (comprising of representatives from all councils across the region),

the report provides insights into what the enablers are for providing play experiences in Whanganui-a-Tara, the barriers and challenges, and what is unique about play in our region.

Play is a vital part of children’s physical and cognitive development.

It helps them build the skills, competencies, and attitudes they need to be active

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for life, including fundamental movement skills, social and emotional connections, resilience, independence, and leadership. However, play is changing.

Social, environmental, technological, and economic trends mean opportunities for play look and feel different for tamariki.

Play deprivation is becoming an increasing international concern while at the same time new opportunities are emerging.

“In order to move forward we needed to identify what was Play ‘back then’,” Marie Kinloch, Community Development Lead – Play for Nuku Ora says.

“How has play stayed the same and how has play changed?”

“We also wanted to identify what are the challenges that get in the way of stakeholders and w nau from enabling high quality play experiences for our tamariki.

“Through this engagement in understanding our tamariki, wh nau, and communities we were able to unpack and gain a deeper understanding for the importance of play across our region, and how we are all responsible for shaping the future of play,” Marie says.

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report generated six key insights: Children are our enduring innovators; Nature hasn’t changed, we have; It’s important to reclaim m tauranga M ri in play;

Safety has become structure; Resources have never been more precious; and Technology is here to stay.

The Power of Play process sought to hear and elevate the voices of those closest to play in Te Whanganui-a-Tara and consider the current barriers and enablers in our local play environments.

Contribution to the report came from various engagement methods with input from the sector, community leaders, parents, tamariki and their wider w nau, sharing their thoughts, ideas and experiences.

“This report will help to pave the way for what it will take to give more tamariki quality play experiences in the Wellington region,” Peta McMillan from Wellington City Council says.

The Wellington Region Power of Play report and more about Nuku Ora and the services they provide, is at https:// www.nukuora.org.nz/active-health-andwellness/the-play-space/.

Churton Park School gets moving

Churton Park School will be taking part in Movin’ March next month.

Movin’ March is a month-long initiative where students are encouraged to walk, run, scooter or ride their bikes to school to increase active participation. This also helps with less congestion around the school gate.

Each student will be issued with a Passport which will be stamped at the gate by House Captains.

Once a student has gathered 10

stamps they can put their passport in the box in the hall foyer, take another and carry on.

These passports then get forwarded to Wellington City Council to go in the draw for a mountain bike.

House Captains will also be giving out spot prizes at the gate.

Churton Park School is encouraging families to urge their children to get moving in March even if it means dropping them a little further from school.

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Peter Dunne new OHS Patron

By Frank Neill

The Onslow Historical Society has a new Patron. He is Hon Peter Dunne.

“Peter has been an OHS member for as long as I can remember,” the society’s President Judy Siers says.

“He has always been supportive of the work we do and a loyal friend.

“His contribution to our community over many decades, in all manner of activities, is widely known and so vast it’s immeasurable.

“We will not forget his years in parliament, and that he was our popular, well known and highly respected representative for the Ohariu electorate.

“Now, in his retirement I thought Peter may have declined our request, preferring to take life in leisurely fashion.

“But no! So his acceptance is our bonus, and a privilege,” Ms Siers says.

“There is no doubting Peter’s interest in history and in New Zealand’s history in particular,” she adds.

Peter and his wife Jenny are long-term Khandallah residents.

Author, historian, speaker and adventurer Julia Millen will be the speaker at the society’s next meeting on 26 February.

Julia will speak on a variety of subjects, including her memoir “Fair Weather Hitchhiker”.

This book is full of intrepid travel stories during three decades, from the 1950s to the 1970s, in international and local locations.

Green Gecko declining rapidly

Wellington is home to the biggest population of Moko K riki Green Gecko – but their populations are declining rapidly.

Over the years there has been extensive research into the importance of these little green reptiles that are predominantly found in the lower North Island, but their growth was being stunted by predation.

These Geckos are often hard to find with the human eye, but they are easy targets for household animals and common pests, says Ben Volpicelli, Wellington Zoo’s reptile and invertebrate keeper.

“Green Geckos are ectothermic. This means they need the heat to move. So, on a winter’s day these guys could be snuggled up in a burrow or something of that nature, but something like a mouse or a rat could sniff them out.

“Because they’re so cold, they won’t be able to move and get away,” Ben says.

“The camouflage geckos have is specifically adapted to prevent predation against their main natural predators, birds. But the camouflage is ineffective against introduced mammalian predators such as rats and cats.”

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Julia will also share stories about her childhood. She spent years visiting and living with her grandparents, the Hendersons, and the extended family on Cashmere Avenue and close to the Khandallah railway station.

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With declining populations, Wellington Zoo began a breed for release programme in 2016, which provides an insurance population where they breed the geckos before releasing them into the wild.

All geckos that are released are monitored closely by the Zoo Conservation Team, who head out on yearly trips to check that they are adapting well to their new environments.

“Geckos have long fleshy tongues that they use to drink dew off plants and to get pollen and nectar out of flowers.

They are important to native plants as they also pollinate,” Ben says.

“A lot of New Zealand plants have adapted to be specifically pollinated by geckos and skinks. Not many people know about how important they are.

“We have amazing wildlife in New

“Our reptiles are special because they give birth to live young instead of laying eggs, likely due to the unpredictable weather. We need to protect them.”

To keep geckos safe, there are ways people can adapt their gardens to help them thrive.

One way is to plant native shrubbery which will give geckos a place to hide and make it harder for pests to get through to them, Ben says.

“You can provide a safe place by planting more native vegetation like uka, k uka and coprosma.

“We also advocate for Safe Cats, Safe Wildlife. We want to protect cats as well as our native wildlife. Cats can live an enriched life by staying indoors and being given plenty of toys. Or you can keep them inside at night to minimise hunting.

“Small steps can really help to protect our gecko population and help them thrive,” Ben adds.

Community meeting will look at rates rises

By Frank Neill

A Karori community meeting, led by Wellington City Council Wharangi/OnslowWestern Ward Councillor Ray Chung will be held on 27 February.

The meeting, at the Karori Community Centre, will begin at 1:30pm.

The proposed rate increases, which the council has announced will be 13%, will be discussed.

So, too, will the proposed Sludge Minimisation Plant levy of between 2% and 4%, which will be on top of the rates.

There will also be an “open agenda”, where residents can raise any issues they have with the council.

During this session, people will also be able to say if they are happy with what the council is doing, or state what they think the council should be doing.

Council maintenance of lawns and parks will also be on the agenda.

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Independent councillors are moving that the budget for this be increased by $200,000 as long as there are reductions in other spending.

Cr Chung is interesting in hearing the views of the community on this proposal. The community meeting with Cr Chung will follow the Karori Liaison meeting at the community centre, which begins at 12:30pm.

A Green Gecko pictured at Wellington Zoo.

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Peter Dunne. Photo: Supplied.

Cr Ray Chung. Photo: Supplied.

GARDENING THIS WEEK

Wake up call: By Wally Richards

Crop losses from Pukekohe and Hawkes Bay are going to impact us this coming winter.

Already we see fresh produce is several times more expensive than this time last year.

About $5.00 for a lettuce, $9.00 for of tomatoes.

People on a tight budget can’t afford those prices which means their health will suffer.

February is still not too late to get a winter garden going for when prices of produce such as a cabbage may no longer be $5.00 but well over $10 a head.

So time to reduce the size of your lawns, plant some vegetables into ers and compost and get growing before it is too late.

If you want to convert a part of your lawn to vegetable growing then mow the chosen area (a sunny area is best by far) as short as possible (called scalping).

Around the lawn edge of this area dig a small trench about half a spade depth. The soil and grass from this trench can be stacked somewhere for future use.

age and as a mowing strip between ing lawn. Place the lawn clippings caught in the catcher over the scalped area (extra food for your vegetables crops).

Now cover the scalped lawn area that has the lawn clippings with a layer of cardboard or alternatively several layers of newspaper. You

places, super markets etc.

Sprinkle any animal manure you can get hold of or blood & bone with sheep manure pellets.

A sprinkling of Wallys BioPhos plete the nutrient requirements.

Then over this place a layer of purchased compost which I prefer Daltons as it does not contain green waste and thus herbicide problems.

This layer need only be about 5cm thick just deep enough to plant seeds or seedlings in.

leeks, silverbeet, spring onions and spinach plant now as seedlings.

Sow seeds of carrots, parsnips, celery, pak chou, Kohi Rabi, onions, radish, Swede and broad beans.

mally eat then don’t bother growing them or only grow a few to try them.

There is one more product you need and that is Wallys Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) which you will mix up with water and spray your seedlings weekly and your sown seeds before they are covered with compost.

When your seeds germinate spray their foliage also with MBL.

One word of caution is try to keep your vegetable plots away from trees or larger shrubs as they will rob the nutrients from the beds. It will be ok for this season but likely not good for the next season.

For those with no lawns but having areas of concrete or cobbles then low raised gardens work a treat.

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When a crop is harvested then your apply more goodies and cover with fresh compost and plant again.

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The Karori Community Patrol car on the grass at the Karnival rather than on the road. Photo: Frank Neill.

A small section of the Karori Karnival. Photo: Frank Neill.

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All the colour of the Karori Karnival. Photo: Frank Neill.

Drummers from the Japanese group Narukami Taiko entertain the crowd at the Karori Karnival. Photo: Frank Neill.

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THREADWORMS – COMMON, AND EASY TO TREAT

The thought that you, or your children, may have threadworms probably makes you feel ill, not to mention wondering if your standards of hygiene and cleanliness have ‘slipped’. In most cases, hygiene is not the issue. Instead it is more the fact that threadworms (also known as pinworms) are fairly common in the wider environment, and easy to ‘catch’. The good news is that threadworms can be treated and there are ways to help your family from being re-infected.

How do you know if you have threadworms? Usually, and more so with children, there is itchiness around the anus, especially at night, resulting in disturbed sleep and irritability because of the constant scratching. In some cases, you can see the worms in a bowel motion, or on wiping after a motion. Some people may experience nausea, diarrhoea and loss of appetite. However sometimes there are no symptoms, and it is only when another member of the household shows signs, or the worms are observed, that the diagnosis is made.

The worms look like short pieces of white thread, about 5 to 10 mm long. After swallowing the eggs, they hatch in the gut. Within a few weeks, the female adult worms move down the gut to the anus where they lay thousands of tiny eggs, usually at night when you are asleep. Threadworm eggs are colourless, sticky spheres that are extremely resilient and can survive for up to three weeks in a cool, moist environment. These eggs can re-enter the body by being inhaled or swallowed.

Threadworms are passed easily from person to person by sharing things such as food, clothes and utensils. Infection tends to occur more commonly in children because they play and come in contact with each other more often. Threadworms can be picked up

from other people in the home, at school or at preschool. A child simply needs to scratch his or her bottom, which has been irritated by threadworms, for eggs to be trapped under the fingernails. Then when the child touches his or her mouth or food, threadworms get re-introduced to the body and the life cycle continues. Touching other surfaces leaves behind eggs for other people to ‘catch’. The best preventative measure to take in these circumstances is always to wash hands after going to the toilet, after touching objects that others have touched, and before preparing and eating food. Bedclothes, furniture, floors (especially around toilets) and other places in the home can all have threadworm eggs on them. Washing sleepwear, bedding, underwear and towels separately with hot water, away from the general washing and vacuuming furniture and bedrooms will help to remove any eggs that may be found there.

Threadworms are easy to treat with medicines and Self Care pharmacists recommends “treating everyone in the house at the same time, even if not everyone has symptoms”. This is because the worms are so easily passed on, as well as the huge number of eggs that are produced so that when one member of the household gets them, the rest are very likely to as well. The medicine used to treat threadworms kills the threadworms but not the eggs and so a retreatment is required 2-3 weeks after the initial course. “Also, we recommend that you check with us, or your doctor, about which threadworm medicine is safe for children under two years old, and for pregnant women.”

To learn more, including some of the self care tips on avoiding threadworms, get your free copy of the Threadworms Self Care fact card. If you have any further questions, ask your Self Care pharmacist.

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New Zealand’s Ageing Population

Ashleigh Weyermayr and Mick Calder

There are currently over 12,000 seniors living alone in Wellington. With the 2023 Census right around the corner, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO Stephen Opie is expecting this number to jump. Wellington is a popular region for seniors to live in. Kapiti Coast, for example, has one of the highest densities of people 65 and over in New Zealand, with around one in four residents being older.

This isn’t just a major change for New Zealand. The population globally is ageing, too.

“As the population of seniors grows rapidly, so does the number of seniors living by themselves. I don’t see this abating for many decades at least,” Age Concern Wellington Region CEO Stephen Opie says.

Around 80 people a day are turning 65 and over across the country. In six years, New Zealand could see more than a million older people.

The age of retirement may fluctuate. As more people are living longer, they may choose to work for longer past the age of 65. Hiring older people may become more prevalent as the population continues to age, giving older people opportunities to continue their careers, share their experience with younger generations and even learn new skills.

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In 2018, it was recorded that there were 74,200 seniors living in Wellington. Next year, the number is predicted to rise to 88,000. That will go up even more to 141,900 by 2048, which will be nearly a quarter of Wellington’s population at that time.

New Zealand has an ageing population. Currently, 17% of all our population is over 65, and this will continue to rise.

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During the period of the Covid pandemic, a good portion of our patients have been working at home. Many folks wore slippers all day and have now discovered that their feet complain when put back into work shoes. Others have sore heels or arches, which feel worse on first standing in the morning. At Active Feet Podiatry we have seen a large increase in these type of problems. Dr Halpine can help give relief for problems such as issues with nails, painful feet or corns or callouses. We also will be able to remove hard skin and make your feet feel like new!

Bring your work and sport shoes and Dr Halpine can give advice regarding selecting the right shoe and ascertain if you are in need of additional support, ie orthotic devices.

Dr Tim Halpine of Active Feet Podiatry is open and ready to sort out your feet. We are located at floor 2, 85 the Terrace and also at the Ngaio Medical Centre. We can be reached for booking a consult on 04 473 8696, ActiveFeetPodiatry.com

One of the issues that come with an ageing population is the need for increased health care services. With more older people requiring doctor and hospital visits, there will be added pressure on an already struggling health system.

Housing and infrastructure will need to adapt, too. Retirement villages will need to expand to accommodate the added numbers.

With these added societal stresses, there are more seniors that will be living alone than ever. Age Concern is working to help as many seniors as they can.

“Living alone is a major contributing factor to the problem of loneliness,” Stephen Opie says. “Loneliness is a hidden issue that Age Concern is trying to bring into the light by reaching as many isolated seniors as possible. Demand for our services is growing.” Age Concern helps seniors who require support and works toward solving the issue of loneliness.

Wild Goose Qigong – more than just exercise

Dayan (Wild Goose) Qigong dates back to many centuries of Chinese thinking about good health. Gentle, relaxed movement fosters the circulation of ‘Qi’ throughout the body. Practising these movements can boost general energy and can help alleviate back and joint pain. Class members who have tried other exercise approaches have found Wild Goose Qigong very helpful. Even if you just want to boost energy and immunity, this can be an enjoyable habit to

build into your life. There are many beautiful forms as well as the beginning foundation exercises, that enhance different aspects of your health and well being. Sifu Cynthia Shaw has over 20 years experience as an instructor affiliated to the Tse Qigong Centre. She also teaches allied traditional Chinese skills including Chen style Taijiquan and Northern Shaolin inspired Chun Yuen Quan. Classes available Karori Community Centre Tuesdays 2 pm. Contact 021613081.

Sustainable Nutrition with Hemp

Hemp New Zealand, the country’s largest hemp food supplier, along with their brands – Hemp Farm© and Promise© – have helped thousands of Kiwis improve their health, lifestyle, and wellbeing.

Hemp New Zealand specialises in 100% New Zealand-grown hemp foods such as cold-pressed, extra virgin hemp seed oil, hemp protein (ideal for vegans), delicious and versatile hemp hearts, and the very popular hemp seed oil capsules. Considered a complete superfood, hemp seeds are high in plant protein, fibre, healthy fats, essential omega fatty acids, and low in carbohydrates. The protein from hemp seed is more digestible than many animal proteins and contains edestin and albumin, considered “high-quality storage proteins”. These pro-

vide a significant amount of all the essential amino acids that the body needs to function effectively.

Hemp Farm© Hemp hearts, (the hulled hemp seed), are also rich in both soluble and insoluble fibre, promoting good gut health by slowing the digestion process, feeding the good bacteria in your gut, preventing sugar spikes, regulating cholesterol levelskeeping you feeling full for longer.

Hemp Farm© Hemp Seed Oil is perfectly balanced due to its 1:3 ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 and supports joint health, healthy skin, and a healthy heart.

Hemp can play a significant role in the longterm sustainability of our food system, and Hemp New Zealand invites you to join their mission to ‘be the seed of change’.

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Will you take a step for Dementia?

March is International Brain Awareness Month, so there is no better time to take a step to improve your brain health while joining us for our annual fundraiser, Steps for Dementia!

We want you to take the challenge to raise vital funds to support Kiwis living with dementia.

It is well known that adopting simple key lifestyle habits like prioritising sleep, eating well, and looking after your mental health, can reduce your risk of cognitive decline. It’s never too late, or too early, to incorporate one of these healthy habits, so why not start now?

Here’s how it works

Choose the step you’d like to take for 31 days to improve your brain health, and set your target. Then get your whānau/family and

friends to pledge their financial support for you achieving it. It could be as easy as pledging to get eight hours’ sleep a night, going dry for March or committing to a running goal, all while raising vital funds for services that Dementia Wellington provides. Visit www. stepsfordementia.nz to see how you can get involved.

If you would like more information about dementia and the support services that are available contact Dementia Wellington www.dementiawellington.org.nz

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The music of the Bee Gees and Queen at the Johnsonville Club

Who could resist a great night listening to classics of the Bee Gees and Queen?

The Johnsonville Club is bringing it all on for 24 March with Paul Madsen and his band performing their tribute show to these great acts.

They have a look and sound that is closer than close with so many wonderful songs packed into one amazing show.

Golden medallions, steaming disco

cemented into our minds as the men of “Night Fever.”

Then of course there are the rock anthems

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Repairing

At Sewing Alterations (part of the Attire for Hire premises in Johnsonville) Judy Liddell can see to your rips, adjustments, darning, lining or whatever might be holding you back from wearing that special item.

Judy also runs Attire for Hire and is an expert in having you look great for your next big event – whether it’s dresses for the women or suits for the men.

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Sprig + Fern Tawa – craft beer and great entertainment

You can always count on something fresh and new from behind the bar at the Sprig + Fern Tawa!

The Sprig + Fern Tawa is a quaint little community pub, with a full range of pub food & snacks and 16+ taps pouring the latest offerings from Nelson’s own Sprig + Fern Brewing Co. The Sprig Tawa has something for everyone.

Their current batch brew is Hum Zinger a premium lager with ginger root. It is a limited release so get into it while you can.

A nice way to while away a few hours is to get together with friends or family in the Sprig’s spacious garden area out the back in the warm sunshine. To add to the atmosphere musician Paddy McCann will be playing some easy-listening hits. Paddy will be playing on the last Sunday of the Feb, March & April.

Sprig + Fern Taverns are all comfortable, clean, uncluttered, yet cosy. They’re small and personal, and encourage responsible drinking, whilst having a great time with friends and family.

Each of the Taverns is independently owned and operated by people who live in the community that they serve.

The Innkeeper – a cozy and ambient bar

Now is the time to reconnect with friends, family and co-workers in a beautiful pub setting, where the staff are eager to learn your name, and prepare your favourite drink from their extensive range!

The restaurant features hand-cut steaks, roast beef, pork belly, mouthwatering burgers, the best fried chicken, and plenty of kids’ meal options.

They specialize in catering for large groups, fundraisers, and birthday parties. Contact them today to organise your next outing!

Enjoy a Guinness, craft beer, or top shelf spirits at a bar leaner or on the couch by the fireplace.

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Signs for the Fragrant Garden

When the Onslow Garden Club was formed three years ago, one of its aims was to contribute to horticulture in the Wellington area. At the end of last year the Club donated money for new signs to be displayed in the Fragrant Garden at the Wellington Botanic Garden. Designed to be read as the visitor wanders through the garden, the attractive, circular metal signs explain the interaction of bees with colour, scent and plants. The signs were designed by Clare Shearman, the Botanic Gardens’ Plant Collections Manager.

Last week Onslow Garden Club committee members were invited to the Fragrant Garden to help Clare

and Kate Roud, the Gardens’ Team Manager, to choose the best spots to place the signs. After much discussion the sites were chosen, the signs positioned and then admired. Make sure you look out for them next time you’re there!

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New bus drivers in pipeline

Tranzurban, one of Metlink’s largest bus operators, has set itself an ambitious target to recruit 75 new drivers by 31 March.

Thanks to an increase in local interest, new immigration pathways and two new recruitment campaigns rolling out they are confident these targets will be achieved.

In fact, they are already halfway there.

Tranzurban has more than 40 new bus drivers in the pipeline to drive Metlink’s Wellington City, Porirua and Hutt Valley public transport services.

During 2022, Tranzurban Hutt Valley achieved a near full complement of bus drivers, the first time since before the pandemic,.

However Tranzurban Wellington still needs about 40 full time drivers, having been impacted more heavily by the national driver shortage that’s affecting many towns and cities throughout New Zealand and across the world.

Job offers have been made to 18 overseas drivers and, with immigration processing going to plan, they should start local training in March, Tranzurban Wellington General Manager Samuel Stairmand says.

A further 26 potential overseas drivers are at the interview phase and, if offered employment and with immigration processing going to plan, should start their local training in April.

Ten local recruits are also in training and are expected to be rostered into service from mid-February.

“Our recruitment efforts are ongoing, and we’ve started to see a change in the candidates interested in our driving roles,” Mr Stairmand says.

“We have more interest from locals and thanks to the borders reopening, new pathways for international drivers entering New Zealand, as well as significant pay increases for our drivers.

“We’ve also been able to look at overseas recruitment for the first time, which is yielding great results.”

Tranzurban’s recruitment efforts will be welcomed by

public transport passengers who are feeling the impact of the national driver shortage through cancellations, Councillor Thomas Nash, Chair of Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Transport Committee, says.

“Ensuring these local and overseas drivers are well looked after and get behind the wheel is the focus now.

“We know that job offers, visa processing and local training take time, but in the months to come these efforts will go a long way to reducing the 125 drivers Metlink needs to deliver its current timetable, help reduce the significant number of cancellations on the network, ensure more reliability to pas-

sengers and, once we are back on track, to start expanding the frequency and reach of our network,” Cr Nash says.

“While our collective recruitment actions have hopefully prevented a worse crisis locally, we’ve long called for more national action to promote bus driving as an attractive career.

“That’s why it’s encouraging to see our council’s efforts to push for higher wages, a fair pay agreement and more open immigration settings paying off now with people showing enthusiasm locally and internationally to get behind the wheel of a bus and be part of this region’s highly valued public transport network,” Cr Nash adds.

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Huge Patchwork Fabric De-stash

Saturday 25 February (10am – 3pm), Collective Community Hub, main road Johnsonville, opposite Subway. Bargains galore!

Theatre for families

Robyn Hood and Her Merry Gals, Khandallah Park, 1.30 and 3.30, February 25, 26. See KAT Theatre on Facebook for details.

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Resilient food for Wellington city

Wellington City Council has formalised Our City’s Food Future, an Action Plan for a sustainable, equitable, healthy, and resilient food system in the city.

From farm to fork and back again, the plan is designed for every part of the food system to be resilient for generations to come.

This includes how to approach the tributing and consumption of food, and the disposal of food waste.

The Action Plan is part of Te Atakura First to Zero framework and aligns with proach across council to support food workstreams. tance of partnership on many levels

– within council, regional and central government partners, iwi, and private partners and communities – to fully activate this system shift.

To create more resilient communities and systems to ensure everyone gets fed is a big commitment, and one the council is taking seriously with its many partners, says Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon.

us there’s work to do to make our food system sustainable, equitable, healthy, and resilient.

“As our city grows, we need a plan to keep Wellingtonians fed in the face of civil and climate emergencies – and this is it.

“The council has committed to a variety including activating new community capacity and leadership, developing and model, and benchmarking an emergency food security response. ing soil health and implementing food business models.

kai and soil sovereignty in relation to the cultural landscapes;

culture and system is reversing the effects of climate change; and we enable a lively and prosperous local food economy.

Wellington City, and quite a milestone, it’s supported by many other initiatives and funds across the council, Cr Foon says. lington to be a city of impact, and for me that means being able to prioritise food that’s sustainable, equitable and deals with being resilient.

“That’s what we will accomplish through having our cities food future action plan. collection trial in Miramar has ended and the results and feedback from that will be food waste in the future.

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sign the Milan Urban Food Policy Pact, an international framework for urban food systems based on the principles of sustainability and social justice – and we are honouring that commitment with this Action Plan,” Cr Foon says. The main focus areas are:

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Karori upsets table topper

By Frank Neill

Karori has claimed the upset of the season in Wellington Cricket’s first division.

Ranked a lowly fifth on the competition table, Karori came up against the top ranked Taita team on 19 February.

Despite playing away from home – at Fraser Park – Karori came away with a convincing 37-run victory.

Batting first, Karori was all out for 192 runs.

Liam Roche reached his half century before he was finally out for 57 runs. Muhammad Abbas also made a valuable contribution, scoring 38 runs at a run a ball.

Karori then bundled Taita out for 155.

Mohammad added to his significant batting contribution with perhaps an even more significant bowling contribution. He took four wickets as a cost of only 16 runs from his 7.1 overs.

Two other Karori bowlers took two wickets each. Peter Younghusband conceded just 10 runs in the five overs where he took two wickets, while James Hartshorn finished with figures of two wickets for 41 runs.

Johnsonville did not have such a good day at Fraser Park on 19 February.

They lost to Hutt District, who

took out a three-wicket win.

Batting first, Johnsonville was all out for 110, with Zac Ringrose scoring 27 and Gareth Severin scoring 22.

Hutt District passed the Johnsonville total for the loss of seven wickets.

Despite the loss, Johnsonville kept

hold of its second placing on Wellington Cricket’s first division table. Onslow’s first XI, playing in Wellington Cricket’s second division, continued to lead the table following a big victory over Naenae

Old Boys at Naenae Park on 19 February.

Batting first, Naenae was bundled

Karori athlete top NZ finisher

By Frank Neill

Karori athlete Sarah Drought was the top New Zealand finisher in the women’s race at the World Cross Country Championships in Bathurst, Australia, on 18 February.

Competing against the world’s greatest runners, Sarah finished 49th, clocking 37 minutes and 53 seconds.

This saw her cross the line more than a minute ahead of the next placed New Zealand runner, Emily Roughan, who clocked 38 minutes and 57 seconds in finishing 54th.

Raced in 35 degree heat on a very difficult course, the event was won by Kenya’s Beatrice Chebet in a time of 33 minutes and 48 seconds.

The 34-year-old mother of two, who runs for Wellington Harriers, has performed outstandingly over the last year.

She won the Wellington half marathon on 19 June 2022, clocking one hour 17 minutes and six seconds.

She also won the Wellington 5,000 metre title a fraction over a year ago, clocking 17 minutes 21.77 seconds on 20 February 2022.

Two silver medals have come her way also. She finished second in the New Zealand 10,000 metres championship on 19 November, clocking 34 minutes 36.41 seconds, and she

added a silver medal in the New Zealand 10,000 metres road race.

Sarah set a new personal best time of 34 minutes 15 seconds over 10,000 metres in the Timaru Ten road race in November.

This run saw her clock a faster time than the World Cross Country performance standard of 34 minutes 30 seconds, and then saw her selected for what has been the biggest competition of her life.

Following around a decade away from the sport, Sarah returned a little over a year ago and has quickly come into prominence on the national scene.

In her earlier days, however, she had a series of outstanding performances.

She claimed her first national title at the New Zealand Road Championships in September 2012. Sarah won the 10,000 metre race by just two seconds from the defending champion, Lisa Robertson of Auckland.

She also won bronze medals in the 2012 senior women’s New Zealand Cross Country Championships and in the 3,000 metres at the New Zealand Track and Field Championships in 2013.

As well as her running career and looking after her two children, Sarah also works as Principal Policy Advisor for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

out for just 79 runs. Onslow lost just one wicket in passing the Naenae total, finishing with 83.

Dave Hancock bowled outstandingly for Onslow, taking four wickets at a cost of just 19 runs, while Henry McIntyre also bowled well, taking three wickets at a cost of only 12 runs.

David Rose also took two wickets at a cost of 22 runs while Matthew Scobie finished with one wicket for 25 runs.

Tim Robinson just managed to hit a half century in Onslow’s chase and finished on 50 not out from only 34 deliveries. Nathan Robinson scored 25 from the 17 deliveries he faced.

Cyclists making their mark

By Frank Neill

Wellington cyclists have been making their mark in this month’s Aotearoa Bike Challenge.

The capital is the only region in New Zealand that is up on every single one of its statistics compared with the 2022 challenge.

More than 2,440 Wellington residents had taken part in the challenge by 21 February. They notched up more than 326,282 kilometres and 22,462 bike trips. The riders came from 261 workplaces.

The Aotearoa Bike Challenge is run by Love to Ride, and has the aim of encouraging New Zealanders to get on their bikes throughout February.

People can still take part in the challenge and registrations will remain open until 28 February.

People can sign up for the challenge or learn more about it at https://www.lovetoride.net/ nz?locale=en-GB.

Sarah Drought in action, running for Wellington Harriers.

Photo: Supplied.

Muhammad Abbas, who starred with both the bat and ball in Karori’s upset victory. Photo: Supplied.

Liam Roche, Karori’s top scorer in their upset win over Taita, in action.

Photo: Supplied.