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Family future

By Jacob Page

Kevin Weerasundara is carrying on a family tradition of turning heads on the cricket field.

The 18-year-old Johnsonville offspinner is in the midst of his first senior season under the captaincy of his cousin and former backyard cricket foe, Raki Weerasundara.

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Kevin Weerasundara is ensuring his family’s name will continue to be prominant at Johnsonville Cricket Club. Photo: Gerald Rillstone.

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Kevin keeps family name in the spotlight Continued from page 1.

Kevin is making his own name for himself though, he was recently the leading wicket-taker at the national under-19 tournament and then was picked in a development squad which played several provincial A teams in Lincoln near Christchurch.

“I think we had a great preparation as a Wellington under-19 team going into that tournament,” he says.

“We got to bowl on the Basin Reserve and train with the Firebirds and gel as a team.

Despite eventually having a stellar tournament, it did not start off well for Kevin.

“My first over I got hit for 16 runs and I was under the pump.

“But the next over I got a wicket and I felt really good about myself from then on.

Kevin says the plan was to lean on the seam bowlers in traditional New Zealand conditions.

“We won a couple of games through our spinners, not just me but the other spinners we had which was really great.

Kevin says he and Raki, who is eight years his senior, have always had a close bond.

The duo have each captained the Wellington College first XI. “My earliest memories are

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Kevin Weerasundara, left, and his cousin and Johnsonville premier captain Raki Weerasundara were backyard cricket competitors growing up. Photo: Gerald Rillstone.

playing cricket with Raki.

“I have told the story where he used to lean over my cot and try to get me to repeat cricket overand-over again.

“We’ve watched a lot of Sri Lankan cricket together and watching him play New Zealand Under-19s has been great.”

“All I wanted to do was go to Wellington College and captain the first XI like he did.

“Raki made up a rule that when we played backyard cricket that he got to face the first over.”

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Wellington City Councillors voted The outcome means the overwhelmingly in favour pool of giving get its first major upgrade in will the 96-year-old outdoor almost pool million makeover, at their an $8 60 years. meeting Continued on page 2.

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cricket meant he had to have good bowling plans and patience to execute them.

“In schoolboy cricket, batters often want to hit boundaries and score runs quickly which provides more wicket-taking opportunities.

“In premier cricket, the batsmen are smarter and more patient.

“They’ve experienced a lot and it shows in big situations.”

Kevin is also learning off fellow Johnsonville spinner and former Canterbury Kings player, Jeremy Benton.

“He’s so smart with his changes of flight and pace and he’s been great to learn off.

Kevin has been mentored for a long time by former Wellington Blaze coach Ivan Tissera.

Kevin hopes to crack the Wellington A setup and one day play for the Firebirds.

“He’s coached me since I was six-years-old.

“Ivan is so close to my family and we understand each other and he knows what I need to perform at a high level and I couldn’t have got where I am without him.

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Newlands College team wins national earth challenge award

By Jacob Page

Shock and surprise was the prevailing emotion as the “Not Basic” team from Newlands College won the grand prize at the high school level for the Space for Planet Earth Challenge, last Friday.

Their work featured using machine learning analysis of satellite data to predict the conditions leading to coral bleaching as detected within the Allen Coral Atlas with Planet satellite data.

Six teams from New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji competed in demo sessions with a panel of judges, then a Pitch presentation to a live online audience last week.

The Newlands’ team of six Year 13 students; Anush Goel, Joshua Taefu, John Zhang, Nitya Chatla, Jihye Moon and Jayden Kah were awarded cash prizes of $30,000 and $10,000 each, satellite data from company Planet, and mentorship from SpaceBase.

Additionally the High School team will receive scholarships

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For February you can have $3 wiped off your overdue fines and selected fees, by depositing a 400-420g can of food at the Library.

All cans will be donated to local charities, so make sure the food is suitable for human consumption, and the cans are current, and not damaged or rusty.

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Wellington wins most beautiful large city award Newlands College’s Team Basic: from left to Joshua Taefu, Anush Goel, Jihye Moon, Jayden Kah, John Zhang (not pictured) Nitya Chatla won the national Space for Planet Earth Challenge competition and more than $10,000 in cash and prizes as a result.

from the US Based MMAARS Academy to attend their Level 1 Virtual Mars Programme.

Jayden says the team were thrilled.

“I think we were all shocked and surprised but very happy at the same time.”

The team had worked together since October last year before making the live, online final against Christchurch schools Cashmere High School and

Christ’s College.

“We’re all going to split the prize money as we are all looking to go to university next year,” Jayden says.

“The presentations that I’ve seen were so amazing and I was blown away by the ideas and the ability that they’ve shown…

Planet is so proud to be part of this competition,” Dr Tanya Harrison, Director of Strategic Innovation for Planet and a

Finals Judge for the competition, said at the event.

The winners were selected by judges from Planet, the U.S. Embassy to New Zealand, Pacific GIS and Remote Sensing Council, Rocket Lab, Callaghan Innovation, ChristchurchNZ, Callaghan Innovation, and Consegna.cloud.

The awards were presented by the New Zealand Space Agency and the U.S. Embassy.

Wellington has been named the most beautiful large city in Aotearoa at the annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards ceremony in the capital this evening.

The Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards are New Zealand’s longest-running sustainability awards and provide a benchmark for environmental excellence.

Run annually since 1972, the Awards inspire, recognise and acknowledge those individuals, schools, community groups, towns and cities working passionately to Keep New Zealand Beautiful.

Lack of lifeguards to blame for reduced pool hours

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A lack of lifeguards is being blamed for reduced hours at Wellington’s outdoor swimming pools.

From this past Monday, weekday hours at Khandallah and Thorndon Pools have been reduced.

“We don’t have enough lifeguards to safely maintain our usual hours,” Wellington City

Greater Wellington, Maritime NZ and the Police are on standby after reports were shared online of more private vessels planning to leave Picton with supplies and protestors.

Greater Wellington’s Harbourmaster Grant Nalder says his team have been working with a range of partners to ensure anyone attempting to cross the Cook Strait is aware of the inherent dangers and the obligations on them once they enter the Wellington region.

Council confirmed.

Khandallah Pool hours will now be 3.30pm to 7pm on weekdays and 11am to 7pm on weekends.

Thorndon Pool will be open from 12.30pm to 8pm on weekdays and 11am to 6.30pm on weekends “We will continue to work on staff availability, with the aim of trying to open for a couple of ear-

ly morning swims at Thorndon if possible.

“The shortage of lifeguards has been an issue right across New Zealand since 2020 and is an ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the labour market.

“We’ve got another big recruitment push underway to find more full-time lifeguards, and we appreciate your patience in the

meantime,” the statement said.

“We already have some staff who have been identified as close contacts, and they will be following Ministry of Health guidelines to isolate.

“Once Omicron really hits the community, we’ll need to start further prioritising services which will likely mean reduced hours or closures at short notice.”

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New mural for Pukehuia Newlands Skatepark A newly completed mural at the Pukehuia Newlands Skatepark pays tribute to a bird which was once prolific in the area but is now sadly extinct.

The artwork is by New Zealandborn street artist Ash Sisson, or Chimp, and was commissioned to activate the area, enhancing the visual experience and contributing to a welcoming environment.

Senior Arts Advisor Pippa Sanderson says the mural is very fitting as Newlands Park, named Pukehuia – hill of the huia, was once an area covered with native trees and home to huia and other native bird species.

“The design speaks to the purpose of this space as one for recreation and reflection, and references the surrounding environment – its history, flora and fauna.”

Chimp says his design focuses on the energy of the huia, the Newlands community, and the future of the skatepark.

“Visually it is highly dynamic and pops like the actions that are performed within the park. The front facing wall features a male and female huia interacting, woven between hƯnau flowers and abstract shapes the artwork links together and flows along like a line of tricks strung together by a skater.

A newly completed mural at the Pukehuia Newlands Skatepark pays tribute to a bird which was once prolific in the area but is now sadly extinct.

“As the artwork wraps around to the side wall it becomes more abstract and suggestive of the huia’s form and breaks down into high energy shapes and patterns playing with rhythm, repetition, scale and contrast.

“The rear facing wall depicts an abstraction of the huia taking flight, as riders in the park will also do so.

All of the walls feature a repeated colour palette and form language of shapes and line to connect and tie in

the space.”

A mural of bright abstract colours painted on a concrete skate park, with blue sky above and trees surrounding.

The skatepark was recently upgraded as part of the redevelopment of Newlands Park, which includes new exercise tracks, native planting, natural play spaces and covered picnic and barbecue area.

It also features an older play area with tower, climbing, large swings,

and slides, a basketball half court and pump track, artificial turf for games, wetland area and small teaching space, as well as the relocation of Newlands War Memorial into Newlands Park.

Planting around the park will include regenerative plants and trees such as harakeke, WƯ NǀXND, QƯkau, rata, kahikatea and totara.

There are strong ecological and educational themes at Pukehuia with the development of a wetland nature

trail and the installation of interpretive panels designed by Bigfish Creative to inform visitors about the park design, recreational activities, planting, and heritage of the area.

This redevelopment project has been guided by the local community, including representatives from NgƗ Hau e WKƗ o PaparƗrangi (local marae), Newlands Residents Association, the skate community and neighbouring Newlands and Bellevue schools.

Council boosts safety presence in central city Wellington City Council has increased its safety and security presence around the central city in response to increasing anti-social behaviour towards members of the public, hospitality and retail workers.

The Council has been working to support the Police to deal with the protest occupation since it began at Parliament on February 8.

We have also established a dedi-

cated Council team to address the wide-ranging operational issues that emerge.

Over the past week, the Council has been receiving increased reports of anti-social behaviour including verbal abuse and aggression directed towards members of the public, local hospitality organisations, and retail workers.

Shop workers have reported increasing incidents of people refus-

ing to wear masks in stores, coupled with aggressive behaviour when asked to respect mask requirements.

The Council has increased the presence of HƗpai Ake/Local Hosts in hot spots across the city, partnering with MƗori Wardens from around the district to provide more frequent patrols and greater visibility.

The presence and patrols will continue over the weekend.

The teams are working with our City Safety team which operates the city’s CCTV network around the clock and shares data, insights and incidents with the Police where necessary.

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Next steps considered for gateway to Wellington MAGNIFICENT 7 DEALS A business case outlining a preferred option and the next steps towards a safer and more attractive Thorndon Quay and Hutt Road will be considered by Let’s Get Wellington Moving funding partners over the coming weeks, after public engagement results saw strong support for change.

Feedback from over 1600 Wellingtonians through public engagement undertaken was considered as part of the business case, including the finding that 72 percent of the respondents agreed that an option for improvements for people walking, riding bikes, and using the bus in the area would have a positive impact.

“As well as providing for safe, lower carbon and more reliable travel choices for Thorndon Quay and Hutt Road, feedback strongly supported the creation of a more attractive street environment”, says Let’s Get Wellington Moving Acting Programme Director, David Dunlop.

“Thorndon Quay and Hutt Road is a busy route into and out of Wellington, and changes will help the city and region prepare for expected future growth and other important projects such as Te Ara Tupua cycleway (Ngauranga to Petone). The public have endorsed an option that will transform the way we move, work and visit this important gateway to the city.”

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s A more attractive street environment for Thorndon Quay s A roundabout on Aotea Quay.

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“This will mean further opportunities for people to provide input as designs are developed.”

“Some safety changes have already been made in Thorndon Quay, changing the angle parking to parallel parking, improving safety for cyclists and travel through the area for all users.”

“There will be further discussions with businesses in the area around the different types and hours of parking needed.”

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Vandalism in Newlands There have been several instances of vandalism across Newlands overnight on Monday.

Areas affected included Newlands Main Road, Pukehuia Park and several schools and daycare facilities.

There was also an unexplained fire.

People who live between the Beasley Avenue and Newlands Road roundabout, Pukehuia Park to Link Road and surrounds, and saw or heard something suspicious between 4am and 5am, please get in touch with the Police.

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patio. With the kitchen, laundry, guest bedroom and toilet also on the

central as can be. However, despite being so convenient this cracker of a

ground floor, there is more space than you might think! Upstairs is a large

home is also very private, being tucked-away on a rear section, away from

'master' bedroom with a large changing room/walk-in wardrobe, plus the

the hustle and bustle!

family bathroom and a further bedroom and storage cupboards.

Price By Negotiation

Price by Negotiation

Linda Huynh, Team YIP

Rene Kilmartin, Team YIP

027 586 6046

027 495 4164

Anita Corlett & William YIP

Anita Corlett & William YIP

021 022 56795

021 022 56795

89 Kentwood Drive, Woodridge

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1 Kinnel Grove, Papakowhai

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Private & Peaceful? YIP!

An Irresistable Family Home

Substantial turn-of-the-century family home in desirable Woodridge at the

WOW, all day sun and privacy plus great outdoor living - all in popular

end of a private drive, a location that's perfect for families with young children

Papakowhai. You won't be disappointed when you step inside this lovely

and pets. This is a family home where you can create great memories and

home, you will find it is warm, welcoming and airy with a practical yet

enjoy the best of living in the Northern Suburbs.

stylish layout. This home is beautifully presented and has been very well

Price By Negotiation

maintained and loved by the present owners who are off to a new locale.

Clint Fitzgibbon, Team YIP

Deadline Sale

021 0885 0406

2:00pm Thursday 17th March 2022

Anita Corlett & William YIP

Jane Mather

021 022 56795

021 339 623

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Next Generation Real Estate.

3/10 Pohutukawa Street, Woburn

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52 Colchester Crescent, Newlands

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Location, Convenience and Quality? YIP

Perfect Starter? YIP!

When considering 'location', the Sacred Heart College and Hutt Valley High

Nestled at the end of Colchester Crescent where it is family friendly and a

are both close by as is the bus route and Moera Train Station, not to

hop and a skip to Seton Nossiter Park, which holds Wellington's secret

mention the local Driving Range and Golf Course and walks along the

waterfall, here is a home where first-home buyers can afford to enter the

Petone waterfront! Shopping is a breeze with Lower Hutt and Petone both

buoyant Northern Suburbs housing market and add their own touches to

a short drive away.

this solid three bedroom property!

Price By Negotiation

Price by Negotiation

Rene Kilmartin, Team YIP

Linda Huynh, Team YIP

027 495 4164

027 586 6046

Anita Corlett & William YIP

Anita Corlett & William YIP

021 022 56795

021 022 56795

11 Port Lane, Whitby

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26 Arapiko Street, Johnsonville

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Blue Chip in Whitby

Time Tested? YIP!

Single level and built with an eye for the future, the Ambionse cladding system

What we love with 1960s weatherboard homes is that they have stood the

is noted for its energy efficiency, quiet acoustics, air tight seal, safety

test of time, have character features and lend themselves to

and strength. This superb home is ideal for families or couples seeking

modernization. Set high above the cul-de-sac it has fine views of this

space, style and serenity. Its elevated position is designed to make the

part of Johnsonville and is very handily placed for Onslow College (400

most of the sun and privacy is assured by its location at the end of the

meters) and the bustling centre of Johnsonville with its shops,

cul-de-sac and set back from the road.

supermarkets, cafes, library and swimming pool.

Price by Negotiation

Deadline Sale

Dan Afendoulis

1:00pm Thursday 17th March 2022

027 232 3209

Jane Mather

Anita Corlett & William YIP

021 339 623

021 022 56795

Thursday February 24, 2022

Seeing lots of red out there?

Might be because our Collective team have put up a record numbers of sold signs for our clients in 2022.

If you would like to see a SOLD sign outside of your place, please connect with our team at www.collectivefn.co.nz

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Next Generation Real Estate.

7A Randolph Road, Crofton Downs

43 Carluke Street, Paparangi

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For Sale by Tender Contact Linda Huynh, Team YIP on 027 586 6046

23/232 Middleton Road, Glenside

9A Pimlico Place, Newlands

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Contact Gillian Cross on 021 457 782

Sold for $800K+ Contact Shannon Crawford, Team YIP on 027 665 2501 for more information

25A Awatea Street, Ranui

16a Woodridge Drive, Woodridge

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Price By Negotiation

SOLD

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Sold for $1.25M+ Contact Shannon Crawford, Team YIP on 027 665 2501 for more information

3:00pm, Thursday 3 March 2022

SOLD

SOLD

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Sold for $950K+ Contact Aleisha Price on 027 389 3311 or Jane Mather on 021 339 623for more information

SOLD

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Sold for $850K+ Contact Anil Parbhu on 021 669 818 for more information

3/46 Cunliffe Street, Johnsonville

16 Wilfred Street, Tawa

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Sold for $850K+ Contact Marie Joubert on 021 0247 0636 or Kevin Bai on 021 047 5369

SOLD

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Sold for $830K+ Contact Jane Mather on 021 339 623 or Janik Perera on 027 339 9444 for more information

Sunday 27 FEB 2022

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44A Bould Street

Johnsonville

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Johnsonville

11:00am - 11:30am

16/42 Main Road

Tawa

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6 / 11 Trafalgar Street

Johnsonville

11:00am - 11:30am

27a Fernhaven Grove

Newlands

1:00pm - 1:30pm

36 Rochdale Drive

Churton Park

11:00am - 11:30am

36 Arapiko Street

Johnsonville

1:00pm - 1:30pm

29 Ava Street

Petone

11:00am - 11:30am

18 Elliott Street

Johnsonville

1:00pm - 1:30pm

67 Sheridan Terrace

Johnsonville

11:00am - 11:30am

116 Oxford Street

Tawa

1:00pm - 1:45pm

130 Amesbury Drive

Churton Park

11:00am - 11:30am

43 Erlestoke Crescent

Churton Park

1:00pm - 1:30pm

27A Rotoiti Street

Johnsonville

11:00am - 11:30am

68 Waverton Terrace

Churton Park

1:15pm - 1:45pm

6A Coates Street

Tawa

11:00am - 11:45am

4 Paenui Street

Titahi Bay

1:30pm - 2:00pm

26 Arapiko Street

Johnsonville

11:00am - 11:30am

1 Kinnel Grove

Papakowhai

1:30pm - 2:15pm

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Johnsonville

11:30am - 12:00pm

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Johnsonville

11:30am - 12:00pm

10 Marford Grove

Churton Park

1:45pm - 2:15pm

22 Raroa Terrace

Tawa

11:30am - 12:15pm

19 Chippenham Grove

Churton Park

1:45pm - 2:15pm

3/10 Pohutukawa Street

Woburn

12:00pm - 12:30pm

47 Hindmarsh Street

Johnsonville

2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Khandallah

12:00pm - 12:30pm

198A Helston Road

Paparangi

2:00pm - 2:30pm

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Tawa

12:00pm - 12:45pm

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Tawa

2:00pm - 2:45pm

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Tawa

12:00pm - 12:45pm

11 Lenox Grove

Johnsonville

2:00pm - 2:30pm

37 Dress Circle

Newlands

12:00pm - 12:30pm

79 Fraser Avenue

Johnsonville

2:00pm - 2:30pm

19 Woodland Road

Johnsonville

12:00pm - 12:30pm

58 Catherine Crescent

Paparangi

2:00pm - 2:30pm

125 Riverstone Drive

Riverstone Terraces 12:00pm - 12:30pm

89 Kentwood Drive

Woodridge

2:00pm - 2:30pm

28 Monowai Road

Johnsonville

12:00pm - 12:30pm

27 Moore Crescent

Carterton

2:00pm - 3:00pm

7A Randolph Road

Crofton Downs

12:00pm - 12:30pm

35 Kahikatea Grove

Paparangi

2:00pm - 2:30pm

52 Colchester Crescent

Newlands

12:00pm - 12:30pm

27 Morere Street

Titahi Bay

2:15pm - 2:45pm

60 Box Hill

Khandallah

12:00pm - 12:30pm

9 Furneaux Grove

Whitby

2:15pm - 3:00pm

14 Old Coach Road

Johnsonville

12:15pm - 12:45pm

23/232 Middleton Road

Glenside

2:30pm - 3:00pm

3 Silverbirch Grove

Churton Park

12:15pm - 12:45pm

8 Curacao Place

Grenada Village

2:30pm - 3:00pm

27a Cortina Avenue

Johnsonville

12:15pm - 12:45pm

7A Salem Court

Churton Park

2:30pm - 3:00pm

25 Karamu Street

Ngaio

12:30pm - 1:15pm

5 Montserrat Place

Grenada Village

2:30pm - 3:00pm

3 / 13 Luckie Street

Tawa

12:30pm - 1:00pm

11 Port Lane

Whitby

2:45pm - 3:45pm

11A Hillary Street

Tawa

12:30pm - 1:00pm

47A Kanpur Road

Broadmeadows

3:00pm - 3:30pm

4 Erlestoke Crescent

Churton Park

1:00pm - 1:30pm

16 Dominica Crescent

Grenada Village

3:00pm - 3:30pm

8 Link Road

Newlands

1:00pm - 1:30pm

259 Middleton Road

Glenside

3:00pm - 3:30pm

17 Nether Green Crescent

Johnsonville

1:00pm - 1:30pm

105C Helston Road

Paparangi

3:15pm - 3:45pm

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On-demand public transport 5 Tips to Retire? YIP! in Tawa from March Metlink is introducing on-demand public transport services in areas within the Greater Wellington region.

The service will be running in Tawa from March 2022 as a trial and will run for 12 months.

This gives Metlink an opportunity to test, learn and establish the best possible customer experience as we work toward rolling out ondemand services across a wider area The service is demand driven, providing flexibility for route coverage and scheduling.

It uses smaller transport options to provide generally shorter journeys linking core hubs and supports first and last mile of journeys

for people connecting to and from hubs like train stations or to local destinations such as shopping, supermarkets, medical services and other locations.

The on demand service does not have a set route, and will have flexible pick-up and drop-off locations. It doesn’t rely on limited existing Public Transport infrastructure due to non-permanent pick-up and drop-off points.

The on demand service uses a technology platform and its own app to make bookings, take payments and schedule pick-up and drop-offs. The app also optimises and directs the driver on the best route of travel based on bookings.

Metlink will introduce an on-demand bus trial for Tawa from next month.

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Hey Everyone! Hope you all had a great week. This week with all the disruptions and distractions around the pandemic and protests, it is important to remember to be mindful of each other - make sure you check in on friends/family and support locally owned businesses as much as possible.

In our job, we are always helping people plan their long-term future, and this week I want to share with you 5 tips when you are planning your retirement. s 2ETIREMENT 6ILLAGES – Gone the days of retirement villages being glorified hospitals. There are some very cool places that are more like luxury resorts with wonderful facilities and activities. The sooner you reside in one of these places, the more value you will get from your upfront investment. Get on the waitlist nice and early, sometimes these waitlists can be long. Some even have lower minimum age limits as well. s +IWISAVER – If you aren’t proactively investing then Kiwisaver is an absolute no-brainer when it comes to saving for your retirement. The tax benefits and employer contributions are very profitable.

Look to contribute the optimum amount to make the most of these benefits. s $OWNSIZE 3TRATEGICALLY – We see people all the time ‘downsize’ only to find that they need to further downsize a few years later. So be very realistic about your 5-10 year goals, think about things like stairs, access, gardens, proximity to public transport (should driving not be an option), is it a safe neighbourhood, access to services, etc. You want to avoid selling / moving too many times. s -ANAGING !SSETS – If you haven’t already, you should create a will. Make

sure you do this properly and be clear on the execution etc. There are some ‘free will’ companies out there, but read the fine print, your family may end up paying silly amounts of money when the will is executed. We see a lot of poorly organised wills that end up in families dealing with the stress. s 7IND DOWN SLOWLY – Don’t just rush from working 6 days a week to 0 days.

Ease yourself into retirement. Map out a plan of things you would like to do, don’t compromise on the things that truly make you happy. Keep busy! Join clubs, volunteer, do some consulting on committees.

Don’t get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.

We help people all the time through their stages of retirement, so if you would like some help planning your long-term future with your property decisions, get in touch!

Love to hear from you!

Have a great week

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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 is Wellington’s answer to TV’s “Repair Shop” programme! She recently made up a new pram cover for a 1950’s child’s toy pram as well as restoring much loved items like re-covering cushions.

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. She has a vast array of glamorous dresses and evening-wear from sizes 6-26 including brand new dresses just in from the United States.

Babycity’s extensive product range in Johnsonville At babycity they are all about family, and are New Zealand’s leading nursery specialists for new and growing families.

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Babycity are proud to be owned and operated in New Zealand for over 30 years, supporting New Zealand brands and sharing the journey into parenthood with generations of Kiwis.

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Looking after each other at the Johnsonville Club through the ‘wellbeing group’ The Johnsonville Club is a close-knit community whose members look after members in need.

Members have formed a wellbeing group that can be emailed through wellbeing@jclub.co.nz should another member require assistance or are unwell.

Things like mowing lawns, providing meals and just checking up on each other are some of the small but appreciated

actions that members do for each other.

Members also help out around the Club on various sub committees. It’s all voluntary and completely optional.

It’s hard to beat The Innkeeper for ambience At The Innkeeper Johnsonville you’ll find both a popular modern bistro and a sociable, friendly neighbourhood bar.

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KAT show must go on Though the weather was fine for KAT Theatre’s dress rehearsals, the first performance weekend was a washout and on the second weekend only the Saturday was fine enough to be outside. So now the local theatre club has extended its season to include this weekend: Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th.

“The Sleeping Beauty Who Didn’t” will play at 1:30 and 3:30 both days. Admission by koha (EFTPOS available) and adults are asked to show their vaccination passes. For wet weather plans go to https://www.facebook.com/KATTheatre/.

Local teens Hannah Cairns and Scout Orange at a dress rehearsal in Khandallah Park of “The Sleeping Beauty Who Didn’t”. Photo: Brian Scurfield.

Support desperately needed for Wellington businesses Wellington Mayor Andy Foster and leaders from the city’s business community have written to Finance Minister Grant Robertson and Small Business Minister Stuart Nash requesting urgent financial support in a period of unprecedented hardship.

“The pandemic is having a really significant impact on Wellington businesses, some which are now on the brink of closure,” said Mayor Foster.

“This is a result of two years of Covid restrictions, lockdowns, the current red-light settings, working from home, and public nervousness. Foot traffic and spend in the central city is down 20-30%.

These businesses are so important to the vitality and life of the city, and to peoples’ livelihoods. For its part the Council is initiating a business support package, but more is required.

“Today business and council are together calling on Government to help and support our businesses and their staff, so that jobs are not lost at what - we hope - is the final hurdle,” said Mayor Foster.

Wellington hospitality and retail businesses have been significantly impacted by the red light setting and anti-mandate protests and have requested assistance like the wage subsidy and resurgence support payment from Government.

The joint request is from Wellington Mayor Andy Foster and the Wellington City Council, the Chamber of Commerce’s CEO Simon Arcus, CEO of Retail NZ Greg Hartford, Branch President

Wellington mayor Andy Foster says support and aid for local businesses is much needed as the impacts of the Covid pandemic continue to bite.

Hospitality NZ Paul Retimanu, Branch President Restaurant Association Mike Egan and the CEO of WellingtonNZ’s John Allen.

“We are doing what we can to support local businesses by way of introducing free outdoor dining permits, promotional activity and considering other measures such as rates deferrals and parking incentives. But this kind of support only goes so far,” says Mayor Foster.

“We are also keen to explore if there is scope for some form of helicopter payment or voucher scheme that could be implemented in Wellington – in the meantime we encourage everyone to support local wherever and whenever they can.”

WellingtonNZ is launching a range

of promotional initiatives to help boost CBD retail and hospitality businesses experiencing incredibly tough trading conditions in the red traffic light setting.

“Our restaurants, bars, cafes and shops are a major part of what makes Wellington such a dynamic city, but many of them are on a financial knife edge. We are committed to doing everything we can to protect our incredible businesses as well as the city’s economy and reputation.”

Branch President Hospitality NZ Paul Retimanu says this type of support is urgently needed as businesses are suffering.

“We welcome the collaboration and coming together of Wellington City Council, alongside retail, hospitality and the Chamber of Commerce. Our sectors are under significant stress – financially, as well as our people.

“We are really concerned for our teams, with the lack of people in the city and the lack of government-targeted support. We are having to look at restructuring hours and staffing numbers – that’s a fact.”

Wellington Chamber of Commerce CEO Simon Arcus says many of the businesses in Wellington’s events, hospitality and retail sectors are already having to make tough calls.

“The damaging shift to red and the impact of Omicron have been compounded by the protests at Parliament – keeping people away from the city. We know targeted support is being considered, but it needs to happen quickly.”

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Pathetic Proteas baffle prediction Sometimes you just make a prediction that leaves you with egg on your face.

I’m not ashamed to admit, I suggested on social media that I liked the rebuilding South Africans’ chances of tipping up the Black Caps in their first cricket test at Hagley Oval.

Wrong.

Just over two days later, a combination of brilliance from New

Zealand and inept cricket from the visitors made me look like a fool.

Fair to say I was seduced by South Africa’s gritty 2-1 series win at home against India last month and I felt their batting lineup would be better and their bowling line-up might edge out the Kiwi team also.

All of my predictions were about as accurate as a covid-19 modeller predicting daily case numbers two weeks in advance.

Dominance does not do the innings and 276-run win justice.

Matt Henry’s 7-23 was much deserved for a bloke who has been the unlucky seamer to have found himself the odd-man-out in this golden era of New Zealand cricket.

Even Henry’s 58 runs at No 11 out scored any Proteas batsman during the game - that’s how laughably bad, the visitors were.

Just 10 years earlier or 10 years

later and Henry would have been an automatic test selection for many seasons.

As good as the 30-year-old was, the South Africans made his task easier by fending and wofting their bats at deliveries which were not threatening.

Call it MIQ-fatigue or just being spooked by a green pitch that always looks worse than it is, the visitors couldn’t bowl, bat or field

to an international standard.

It was our first win over South Africa in a test match since 2004 when Chris Martin terrorised the visitors with his line and length, particularly to left-handers.

I expect the Proteas to be much better for the second test at the same venue, but on a new pitch, which starts Friday.

They cannot be any worse than their first effort.

Davor brings successful pedigree to North Wellington

By Jacob Page

A man with a history of bringing the best out of emerging, young footballers in now at the helm of North Wellington FC. Former Wairarapa Central League coach and Nelson football identity Davor Tavich is the club’s new Director of Football and will take over the head coaching role of the Central League team as well.

Hailing from Split, Croatia, Tavich has been involved in football in New Zealand for more than 30 years.

Over the past decade Tavich has been heavily involved in coaching and development in Nelson, and holds an Oceania A licence – the

highest coaching qualification available in New Zealand.

After arriving in Auckland as a 22-year-old, Tavich played club football for several years. His first coaching role was with the Glenfield club on the North Shore.

He later went on to work with the Nelson Football Academy and coached the Nelson Marlborough Falcons to the final of the National Youth League in just their second season.

Tavich also coached Nelson College to win the New Zealand Secondary School Championship.

“I enjoy the Central League and when the job came up in North Wellington, I thought yeah this is a

great opportunity with a great club,” Davor says.

“Quality football plus a great club that I could help make better.

“With the Director of Football role I can develop the quality young players into Central League players which excites me.

“Central League, in my opinion is the best League in the country with great players and great coaches and that was a big incentive for me to come back to the Central League.”

Davie says he did not feel any extra pressure coming to Wellington from Nelson.

“Nelson is an intelligent football region, North Wellington is on the rise so I see a lot of similarities

between the two.

“You don’t want to lose your competitive edge at the top level but you want to keep your emerging players and for that it’s about timing.

“We want to create a senior environment where young players feel welcomed and encouraged.”

North Wellington finished eighth in the 10-team Central League last year, winning four and drawing four of their 18 games.

Only three clubs scored more goals than the 46 North Wellington managed during the campaign but only two teams conceded more than the 57 they let in which made for enterprising yet frustrating football at times.

Davor Tavich has moved from Nelson to become North Wellington’s Central League coach and the club’s Director of Football role.

Johnsonville ease past Taita for crucial win

By Jacob Page

A f t er t h r e e we eke nd s of wa sh o ut s , Jo h n s o n ville earned an important four-wicket win over Taita as the Pearce Cup resumed on Saturday.

The match at Fraser Park became a 50-over game after the first day of play was rained off the week prior.

Taita won the toss and batted then probably regretted the decision as they were skittled for just 112 in 36.2 overs.

Johnsonville bowlers struck regularly and shared the wickets around.

Opening bowler Zac Ringrose took three wickets, while Dave Hudson and Max Petrie each took two and Scott Edgecombe, Jeremy Benton and Kevin Weerasundara snaffled a wicket each.

Johnsonville cricket captain Raki Weerasundara.

Johnsonville spluttered their way to the lowly target.

It was captain Raki Weerasundara’s 32 and Gareth Sev-

erin’s 24 which made the game safe, even though the visitors were six down when they got past the total.

Raki says his bowlers produced a consistent line and length which earned them rewards.

“It was a typical red ball plan of bowling on the fourth stump line and the ball just did enough for us.

“The run chase was challenging, we lost wickets at the wrong times.

“We might have missed an opportunity to get a statement win, but it’s an important bonus-point win all the same.”

Johnsonville remain at the top of the table with three rounds to go.

They will travel to Kilbirnie Park to take on their toughest challenge, Eastern Suburbs in a two-day game this Saturday and Sunday.

Grant Wakefield and Rob Ashton won the Johnsonville men’s pairs final on Saturday. Photo: Alan Galbraith.

Experienced duo claim Johnsonville pairs The final of the Men’s Championship Pairs was played late on Saturday afternoon, before a small but appreciative crowd.

The match was between the vastly experienced pair of Rob Ashton and Grant Wakefield against Bruce Miller and Adam Ryan.

The match was a tussle from startto-finish with not a great deal in it throughout.

However, on the 18th end, Rob and Grant were ahead 14-10 with Bruce and Adam needing a four to save the match and Rob and Grant defending their lead, the last end was killed four times. Finally, at 7pm, on the 5th attempt at settling the game, Bruce and Adam won the end but could manage just three shots.

The final score being 14-13 to Rob and Grant.

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