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Car show comes to Fitzroy By Megan Connolly
Get ready for a rip-roaring, fun-filled long weekend perfect for the whole family, especially if you’re a car enthusiast. Hayden Wilby and The Fitzroy Tavern are hosting a Road to Summernats Car show on Sunday October 27 from 10.30am at the Fitzroy Tavern carpark. Hayden expects over 100 made up burnout cars from all over the country will be descending on Wainuiomata for the Sunday show and to support the fundraiser and the Summernats team. They will have everything from bouncing castles, colouring competitions, food trucks, burnout demonstrations and of course, the hugely anticipated mullet competition. Continued on page 2. Hayden Wilby and the Fitzroy Tavern team have a big event planned for Labour Weekend to help fundraise their way to the Summernats Burnout competition in Australia. PHOTO: Megan Connolly
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Fundraising the way to Summernats Burnout masters Continued from page 1. The Mullet competition will be judged by local barber Rob, from the Chopping Block, with prizes for the best mullet, dirty mullet, mid-length mullet and tidiest mullet, among others. “What goes better with Holden cars than mullets?”
Hayden asks. After winning a golden ticket by finishing second place in the New Zealand Burnout Championships recently the Fitzroy Motorsport team are heading to Summernats 33 in Canberra to compete in the January Burnout Masters.
This is the first time Hayden and the team will be heading over to the contest to compete with their own car. The car has had a complete makeover Hayden says, which they will be revealing during the fundraiser at midday on Sunday.
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Burnout cars like this one will be at the car show this Labour weekend in the Fitzroy Tavern Carpark. PHOTO: Suppled
“I’m just looking forward to showing everyone the new car,” he says. There are five in the Fitzroy Motorsport team heading over but there are three teams from New Zealand competing. Summernats33 is a four-day event and showcases the top 35 cars in Australasia, Hayden adds. With around 100 of the “toughest cars in the country” coming to town, you can expect several burnout demonstrations. There will also be a junior dragster coming for the youngsters. The experience of taking part in burnout competitions throughout the country, and heading to Summernats, is incredibly special he says. “Competing in burnout competitions means taking it off the streets and into a controlled environment. “You have to make the most of the opportunity. These events are much cheaper than getting a $200 fine,” Hayden says. There will be plenty of opportunity at the car show to support their journey to the Burnout Masters. “I just want it to be a really enjoyable day for everyone,” Hayden says.
Voting numbers released Final local body election results have been received for Lower Hutt and a new council has been confirmed. Voter turnout was 43 per cent, comprising of 31,748 votes which is the highest in the last decade. With a mixed representation model introduced for the first time this year, six new coun-
cillors will sit alongside six standing councillors when the council is sworn in this week. The new council reflects greater diversity with an equal number of men and women, with more Maori and other ethnicities represented. Campbell Barry says it’s a privilege to be elected Lower
Hutt’s new Mayor. Priority areas for the first 100 days of office for Mayor Barry include transport, infrastructure, climate change and the environment and housing. Chief executive Jo Miller says it’s great to see the depth of experience alongside a fresh perspective with new faces and
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inbrief news New Deputy Mayor announced Mayor Campbell Barry has announced the appointment of two-term Harbour Ward councillor Tui Lewis as the new Deputy Mayor of Lower Hutt. She is the first woman to hold this position. “I’ve worked alongside Tui for six years and I’ve been impressed with the way she works in partnership with local communities bringing people together on key issues and strongly advocating for her community,” says Campbell Barry. Tui has been a resident of Petone for more than 40 years, grew up in Wainuiomata and is of Ngaitai and Ngati Manu descent. Campbell says the announcement of Tui Lewis as Deputy Mayor signals a new approach for council and that there are further changes to come.
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It was a big night at the Hutt City Youth Awards last Thursday where six residents of Wainuiomata were finalists. PHOTO: Supplied By Megan Connolly
Young people of Hutt City were celebrated at last Thursday’s Hutt City Youth Awards. Held in the WelTec Whitireia student space, around 180 people including friends, families, and dignitaries came to support the young people of Hutt City. “It was an absolutely fantastic night,” an organiser Dawn McKinley, says. “It was created to shine a light on the youth who live, work and study in Lower Hutt.” There were over 60 nomi-
nations from across Hutt City which had to be reduced to 29 finalists in eight categories. This year there were six finalists from Wainuiomata: Rebecca Sa’u for Embracing Diversity, Latia O’KaneHughes for Service to the Community, Dominik Hargraves for Service to the Community, Phoebe Rose Osbourne for The Arts, Danielle Harrison for Contribution to Sport and Gracyn Thomson, Member of Takai Beeswax Pockets for Entrepreneurship. However, there were no “winners”, but all finalists received a framed certificate
and a Queensgate Mall gift voucher. Any young person aged 12 to 21 was able to be nominated for the awards. “It’s just important that our youth know that they can be whatever they want to be. With hard work and dedication, they can achieve anything,” Dawn says. The climax of this year’s awards was “one of those wow and ah moments,” she adds. The Overcoming Adversity awards were given to two finalists because the judges said how can you compare two people’s adversity.
“It was a great way to finish the night,” Dawn says. WelTec Whitireia supported much of the night with the hospitality students cooking and serving meals for the evening. The volunteers made up of students and staff from Leap worked tirelessly to set up and run the evening. Judging this years finalists were Ray Wallace, Linda Olsen, Kerri Graham, Kevin Goldsbury, Matt Reid, Chris Gosling and Prabha Ravi. This is the fifth year the Hutt City Youth Awards have been running.
In last week’s issue, Wednesday, October 16 (page 3) the Wainuiomata News featured a story on Ray Glover who spent a significant amount of time removing wire staples from his fence left in the wake of the Local Government election billboards. Ray would like to offer his humble apologies. “My memory isn’t the greatest,” he says. “There were some that asked my wife for permission and some asked me. “And since then many have either thanked my wife and me which is greatly appreciated,” Ray says. He would also like to extend his congratulations to all those who have made it to the council.
Business meet up Do you own a business, you are business-minded or interested in learning more? There is a Business Catch-Up and Coffee meetup at Kotuku Cafe this Friday, October 25 from 8am to 9am. This is an opportunity for like-minded people to share, inspire, network and kickstart your day with good coffee.
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inbrief news Family board game afternoons Grab your whanau and head to the Community Hub Library on Sunday afternoon from 2pm to 4pm for some board game fun. The family board game event runs weekly and is perfect for all ages. Youngsters are encouraged to bring along their parents and play some board games together. Parental supervision required.
Plan for emergencies Plan and Prepare for emergencies in the future. The community Hub Library is hosting a Plan and Prepare workshop this Thursday, October 24 from 1pm to 2pm. The class educates on a number of natural emergencies and how to be fully prepared, such as a brief outline of the earthquake and tsunami hazards and the impact for people in the Wellington region, valuable guidance for being prepared personally and how you can support your wider community if it were to happen. The class is free to all. Register your interest at getprepared.nz/personal-preparedness/ course/
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Monday 25 November 2019, 6.00pm Wainuiomata Library Nau mai, haere mai, all welcome Nominations for the Committee now open. All candidates to be proposed and seconded in writing by members, and the nomination delivered to “Love Wainuiomata (Attention: Secretary), at Wainuiomata Library, 1A Queen St, Wainuiomata.” Nominations close Wed 20 Nov 5.00pm. Any queries: lovewainuiomata@gmail.com, 020 4116 9759.
Pick up a pen and write this November By Megan Connolly
Nationa l Novel Wr iting Month, or more commonly known as NaNoWriMo, is coming up this November and the Community Hub Library is encouraging everyone to get involved. NaNoWriMo is an international event which runs throughout November and challenges people to write a novel or 50,000 words in a month. A lt hough Ch i ld ren a nd Teens Librarian, Alexia Herrera, says it’s not necessary. “The way we look at it is that it’s a way of promoting writing and empowering people to get started,” she says. “You ca n wr ite poet r y, haikus, picture storybooks, diary entries, short stories, anything. The main aim is to just write.” The library has been running NaNoWriMo events for the last four years. This year is the first time they are offering it for the whole whanau and adults. There will be three types of writing workshops in Wainuiomata run by Alexia and they are all designed to inspire and prompt. Workshops are on fairy tales, prompted writing and poetry,
Children and Teens Librarian at the Community Hub, Alexia Herrera, will be there to assist on you NaNo WriMo challenge which involves writing every day over the month of November. PHOTO: Megan Connolly
plus regular writer meetups. “It feels more like a community-based event now. You’ve got the support,” Alexia says. By taking part in NaNoWriMo you can gain a lot, she adds. “It’s not just about producing a finished book but a first
draft.” Alexia herself has been participating in NaNoWriMo for the last four years and working on her own draft of a book. “I’ve had an idea for a novel for the last 10 years but I’ve been working on it for the last five each November,” she says.
Alexia adds that NaNoWriMo is what you make it. “As long as you’re writing you’re fulfilling the challenge,” she says. Want to know more? Pop into the Community Hub Library and talk to Alexia about NaNoWriMo.
Rebuild of Queensgate progresses Stride Property reports they are excited to commence the next construction phase of Queensgate Shopping Centre’s new Event cinemas complex, which will feature Wellington’s first-ever VMAX theatre. Last Saturday, October 19, the construction site wel-
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ming pools. The upcoming pour will involve four of Wellington’s major concrete plants and will see approximately five truck trips every 10 minutes. Trucks range from 9-10 metres in length and will pour over 1100 cubic metres of
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Shakira marching to Nationals By Megan Connolly
Yo u n g m a r c h e r S h a k i r a Abel-McEwen wants to head to the North Island Marching competition in December and the national championships in March, but she needs your help to get there. That’s why Shakira and mum Elle Abel are fundraising ahead of the championships. Travelling to competitions, especially if they are several days long, can often become quite difficult without the help of a sponsor. “Kids travel over the country for team sports,” Elle says. “There is a cost of going to support your child like travel and accommodation.”
Elle and Shakira will be hosting several fundraising events such as a Frozen Two movie night and sausage sizzles. They are also hoping a local business will be able to sponsor her trip to nationals. “Every little bit hit helps when you donate to a whanau to help get where they’re going,” Elle says. As the only local in the Glennette under 12’s marching team, Shakira has to travel to Trentham and Whitby for practices. Although marching has decreased in popularity over the years, there is still an important place for it, Elle says. “It’s disciplined, musical and it is in a team,” she says. “It’s a team thing because
everyone is doing the same.” Marching is organised, uniformed, steady walking forward in either rhythmic or route-step time. It is a sport which runs for around eight months of the year and can be both inside and outside. As a child, Elle always had an interest in marching but was never able to do it. “Marching is great because everyone can do it, it’s disciplined and you actually have to work hard. It’s not just a few months of the year,” she says. If you would like to support Shakira’s marching journey, contact Elle on voteabel@gmail. com.
Shared deck taking shape By Megan Connolly The community project decking located outside of the Community Hub Library building is coming along thanks to the help of local volunteers Rodney Hargraves, John Monu, Godlie Casquejo and Tane Tuirirangi. Although the project is incredibly weather dependent, the decking is expected to be finished in the coming weeks, just in time for spring weather. The local Downers team have volunteered their time and some materials to make the project happen. John Monu says that it will definitely add to the community. “Because we’re doing this at home it brings an extra significance,” he says. Keep an eye for the decking progress. PHOTO: Megan Connolly
Rodney Hargraves, John Monu, Godlie Casquejo and Tane Tuirirangi at work on the deck.
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Take time out creating mini booklet By Megan Connolly
Estelle Cainey from Inspire Gallery in Homedale Village will be hosting a workshop to create and decorate a mini foldout book this Sunday, October 27 from 1pm to 3pm. The Homedale workshop is geared towards adults, Estelle says. “As we get towards the end of the year everyone is getting busier. “Adults can self-nurture through an easy creation,” she says.
Estelle Cainey from Inspire Gallery will be hosting a workshop for mini fold-out booklets for adults which can be used for any occasion. PHOTO: Megan Connolly
The mini-books make perfect keepsakes, gifts or a reminder for personal goals. To make the workshop stressfree and fun, Estelle will build the foundation so all you have to do is concentrate on filling it with your creative ideas. “It’s basically a fun activity while having some time out or personal introspection,” Estelle says. If there is something you would like to focus on or include with the pages of your book, bring it along.
However, it’s not necessary because Estelle will have some magazines and some supplies to help you express yourself. Like any good art workshop, it’s incredibly social too, and a great way to make new friends. “Take time out in good company,” Estelle says. The cost for the workshop will be $20 which includes the premade fold-out book, supplies and a cup, or two, of tea. Contact Estelle on 0272083836 or wholenesswithestelle@yahoo. co.nz
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Local Scouts have a blast The 1st Wainuiomata Parish Scouts have been busy over the last several months going on camps with the local Guides group, preparing for annual events and fundraising for their upcoming Jamboree. The Scouts are still fundraising to cover transport and gear costs and have an beauty pack raffle, and a spring raffle coming up. Scouts have been very lucky to receive two grants from the Winton and Margaret Bear Charitable Trust and Four Winds Foundation which cover the jamboree entry fees, a spokesperson says. October is a spooky month even for the local Scouts group who have been preparing for their Halloween Spooktacular Disco and Barbecue. The spooky night will be happening on October 31 from 5.30 to 7.30 pm at The Den, 2 Peel Place, with a donation entry,
No one is too small for chainmail! Jasmine S l a g t e r-T i n g feels what it’s like during a Scouts event. PHOTO: Supplied
$2 sausages, $1 lollies, music and fun. And recently, Scouts had their annual group camp this year which was a combined Scouts and Guides event this year. Youngsters aged five to 15 years old had a great time on the kayaks, flying fox, obstacle course and field games at Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre, Wainuiomata, a spokesperson says. To keep them busy, Scouts had the Wellington School of European Martial Arts give a demonstration of how to safely use swords and axes and on the history of Vikings recently. Youngsters were thrilled to give the sword and axe practice a go with the younger kids wielding wooden weapons, a spokesperson adds. If you would like to be involved in the local Scouts group, contact 1stwainuiomataparish@group.scouts.nz for more details
ABOVE: Local Scout Ryan Nelson hands Colin from the Wellington School of European Martial Arts a thank you certificate. PHOTO: Supplied LEFT: Young Scout, Daniel McNatty, tries on some chainmail for size at a Scouts European Martial Arts event recently. PHOTO: Supplied
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Chat and Chill By Megan Connolly
Every Monday afternoon from 1pm to 2pm a group gathers together at the Community Hub Library to simply just chat and chill. Called Chat and Chill too, the meet up is an opportunity to catch up, socialise and talk about what is going on in the world. “We talk about anything and everything,” regular attendee Pam Young says. “It’s the company we en-
joy.” This group is for everyone, they say, with no age limit. As many of them live alone and have lived in Wainuiomata for over 50 years, the group is valuable to their social life. It’s good to catch up, the group agrees. And no chat is complete without a good cup of tea and biscuit which is supplied by the library. PHOTOS: Megan Connolly
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Sprucing up Queen Street By Megan Connolly
Last week the YOUth Inspire licence to work team got their hands dirty during a volunteer work experience day. The day was spent helping with Love Wainuiomata’s community Queen Street projects. T here a re several new planter boxes that have been dotted around the centre
of town which the YOUth Inspire group assisted with. You can find them by the two entrances of the library, around the Community Hub and outside Dawnbake Bakery on Queen Street. The group, who travelled from Taita to assist, also worked on the community decking and painted a new ping pong table. PHOTOS: Supplied
ABOVE: The YOUth Inspire team helped Love Wainuiomata spruce up new planter boxes that are dotted around Queen Street. RIGHT: Tarina Pouwhare gets her hands dirty.
YOUth Inspire volunteers hard at work in the new planter boxes last Tuesday. PHOTOs: supplied.
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Wednesday October 23, 2019
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SPORTS TALK with Jacob Page
ABs near perfect as three-peat gathers momentum The men in black will face a sterner challenge against England on Saturday night than they did against Ireland in the quarter-final. Now even if they keep playing the way they are, no one will beat them in Japan. The 46-14 thumping of the men from the Emerald Isles should have been expected on some level even by the most cautiously optimistic All Blacks fan.
Ireland had been poor all tournament. They looked lethargic and bereft of ideas on attack and unable to execute their accurate kicking game which gave them a glimpse of a massive upset. England were also impressive in disposing of Australia in quarter-final one where the Wallabies and their whinging coach finally ran out of excuses
and simply had to take their tournament exit on the chin. The All Blacks are making me eat humble pie at this point and I’ll happily have it spoon-fed to me. With several experienced players underperforming pre-tournament, I gave them little chance of defending their title. Of course they may not but heading into the semi-final they
are the favourites and deserve that tag. Only the Springboks can come close to our ability to turn defence into attack. It’s the failing of Northern Hemisphere rugby. They want to craft tries from field position and prolonged pressure, the All Blacks can score tries from deep in their own half.
The South Africans looked dominant against a clearly tired Japanese team whose lack of depth was ruthlessly exposed. The French beat themselves through poor discipline and Wales fumbled and bumbled their way into the last four. Another big weekend awaits but a New Zealand versus South Africa final, a repeat of 1995, seems on the cards.
Rugby students return from Japan By Megan Connolly
The Wainuiomata High School Rugby team returned from their trip to Japan last Monday where they spent 12 days sightseeing and playing rugby. The trip itself is a first for school sports teams travelling overseas, deputy principal Phillip Kauika says. “It took a community effort to get there along with time and patience in fundraising by the families and the boys who attended the tour,” he says. The school’s connection is growing stronger every year with Japan, Phillip says. Last year the school’s kapa haka group went over and laid a really strong platform for the rugby tour to build on. “When we arrived the Japanese locals were familiar with our school and many couldn’t wait to see glimpses of our haka due to the efforts of last year’s group,” Phillip says. “Daiji Kataoka, who is the international dean is doing a tremendous job forging relationships and continuing to enhance the experience our students have when they go to Japan.” Next year there is a group going to the Tokyo Olympics where they will continue to build on the relationship. The team played three of Japan’s top 10 teams and lost to them, and trained seriously for six days a week while over there. “But they still got unstuck by the unstructured style that New Zealand teams play with,” Phillip adds. Although the dust is settling on the trip and as life returns to normal, Phillip says there’s still a buzz within the members of the squad and the experiences they shared with one another. “These boys have grown a very strong bond with one another. “My hope is that they now aspire to work hard into their futures and travel more to learn more about different cultures,” he says. Phillip would like to give a massive thanks to all the community sponsors throughout their fundraising, including sponsoring of team uniforms. “The uniforms, in particular, made the team look smart and were worn with pride.”
The Wainuiomata High School Rugby team during their trip to Japan. PHOTO: Supplied
High School rugby team trying Japanese Cuisine in Iizuka recently. PHOTO: Supplied
Weather impacts weekend bowls Talk about four seasons in one day! Despite the weather championship fours continued last week. With three teams going through to the semi-final there is one still to play out. The semi-finals will be played out on Sunday, November 11, a spokesperson says. Wainuiomata Bowls Club will have no club
events for the next two weekends as there are centre events. Regardless, everyone is welcome to come down and take a look at the facilities. For more information about the local bowls club got to www.wainuibowlingclub.com\ The bowling club is located at 1 Moohan Street Wainuiomata.
Fancy seeing your results on our sports page? Spring has sprung so that means the beginning of summer sports! Are you a proud member of your sports club and would like to share your pride with the community? Or maybe you would like to encourage new members to come along and try out your new sport? Send in your club’s sports results and
some cool action pictures to go with it for your chance to feature on the sports page. Even if it’s just your results in raw form, our reporter can tidy it up for you. Then we can all celebrate! Send to wainui@wsn.co.nz by 2pm on a Monday to feature in that week’s paper.
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