Make your submission
By Frank Neill
The Wainuiomata Community Board’s Chair, Te Awa Puketapu, is encouraging people in the valley to make submissions on Hutt City Council’s representation review.
This review will determine how people in Hutt City are represented from 2025. Continued on page 2.
The Wainuiomata Community Board (from left) Lesa Bingley, Tamsyn Harker, Leah Clark, Daniel Chrisp, Cr Keri Brown, Gary Sue and Te Awa Puketapu. Photo: Supplied.
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Currently there is a consultation process that closes on 1 August to seek people’s views on the recommendations within the representation review report that the council has released for consultation.
“Wainuiomata is a growing community and this growth is occurring quickly.
“Our population is just under 20,000 and is projected to grow even further over the next few years.
“It is vital now that this growth is considered and decisions of representation are being made with this growth in mind.”
“The Wainuiomata Community Board really encourages everyone
to take some time to read the report and to engage in the survey to share your views.
“We need as many voices in Wainuiomata to share their views on the representation review recommendations to ensure whatever decisions are made in response to this report, that the community has had an opportunity to understand the future impacts and have been able to influence the outcome of this review,” Ms Puketapu says.
The Wainuiomata Community Board members spent the morning at Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub on Saturday 20 July, and there will be an opportunity again on Sunday 28 July from 2pm to 3pm to speak with council officers and some Community
Board members and to submit views.
The Wainuiomata Community Board will also be making a submission to Council based on the feedback it hears from the community.
An independent panel conducted a vew of representation and a summary of the recommendations is:
will be made up of a Mayor and 23 councillors, with five councillors elected at large from across the city (this is one fewer than current).
Mana Kairangi ki Tai M ori Ward, covering the whole city (this is new).
Good progress on hill road slip
By Frank Neill
Sam Barnes
sam@wsn.co.nz 021 109 4406
The team working on repairs to the landslide near the top of the Wainuiomata hill road is making good progress, Hutt City Council says.
The team has completed work on testing the trial anchors and started work on marking out, drilling and grouting the permanent anchors.
This will be followed up by testing the permanent anchors.
Five of the seven parts of the project have now heen completed.
These five are: temporary mesh and fencing installed to stop rocks falling on the road, an abseil rope set up, removal of vegetation and loose material from the slope, testing of trial anchors and marking out of permanent anchors.
The two parts of the project still to be completed are: drilling and grouting of permanent anchors, and testing the permanent anchors.
Work on the project began on 27 May and the council expects it will take three months to complete, subject to weather.
“Once completed the works will reduce the risk of future slips in this area, ensuring a more resilient road for the Wainuiomata community,” the council says.
Traffic management is in place from 9am on weekdays.
“Traffic has continued to flow smoothly through the work area with no issues but we'll continue to monitor things throughout the works,” the council says.
from five general wards (one more councillor and one less ward that current).
three community boards – Wainuiomata, Petone and Eastbourne. People can read the Representation Review and submit feedback at hutt.city/repreview or visit the Wainuiomata Neighbourhood hub and speak to a staff member there.
Alternatively, people can contact any one of the Community Board members: Gary Sue, Tamsyn Harker, Leah Clarke, Lesa Brown, or Te Awa Puketapu via email: (first name).(last name)@ huttcity.govt.nz (for example TeAwa.Puketapu@huttcity.govt. nz).
in progress
Heavy rain in August 2022 caused a landslide near the top of the Wainuiomata hill before the Pukeatua pedestrian bridge. This resulted in lane closures along the Wainuiomata Road.
Work
on the Wainuiomata hill road slip. Photo: Hutt City Council.
Family values, cutting-edge product
Mastercraft Kitchens Wellington, established as Your Kitchen Ltd in 1999, is this July celebrating 25 years in business and confidently eyeing future growth.
Now one of Wellington’s largest custom-built kitchen manufacturers, the family-owned company launched as a humble initial operation, recalls co-owner Tony Hawes.
“My wife, Sue, and I had been looking for a new direction for our business after eight years manufacturing commercial furniture in what was proving an irregular sector,” he says.
“Initially targeting the budget end of the kitchen renovation market, we set up a basic showroom and placed a good-sized advertisement in a local paper.
“We opened our doors on a Saturday morning and sold our first kitchen that day! Our first renovation customer even wrote out a cheque for the deposit on the spot.”
The Seaview-based company, which is now also owned by the couple’s daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Daniel Norman, has made honouring such trust a cornerstone principle, emphasises Mr Hawes.
“From day one we have striven for the highest quality – never accepting anything substandard – and aimed to offer distinct points of difference to our competitors.
“We are one of the few companies in the Wellington market that offers a full, start-toend service – from bespoke kitchen design, onsite manufacturing and assembly, through to installation and after-care.
“It’s also about being reliable – always delivering on time – and treating our clients well. We employ dedicated project managers who go onsite personally to oversee the smooth installation of our joinery.”
Over the years the company has evolved to specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke mid to high-end kitchens and other joinery, says Ms Norman.
“We now employ a team of about 25 people, have invested in cutting-edge factory machinery and offer the latest hardware available to the New Zealand market,” she says.
However, the family and community values remain.
“Our work family is hugely important to us. We offer flexible working hours, apprenticeships and other career advancement
opportunities.
“We also very much believe in working with local suppliers and produce as much as we can onsite.
“Giving back to the community in different ways is another priority. Examples include working with a local secondary school to provide student work experience and supporting local hospices.”
Furthermore, the company is actively trying to act “think green” throughout its operations, adds Mr Hawes.
“We are moving towards a paperless environment and have lessened waste in our manufacturing processes. We also donate to the Trees for Survival initiative, which involves schoolchildren rejuvenating the country’s landscape.”
Mr Hawes emphasises the company – which covers Wellington City through to Porirua, the Hutt Valley and surrounding areas – is confidently eyeing the future.
“As we celebrate this important milestone in our history, we would like to thank our past and current customers, many of whom have been repeat clients over the years.
“Despite the challenging economic environment, we are positioning ourselves for future growth, and look forward to continuing to deliver quality service for many more years to come.”
To mark its 25th anniversary, the business is planning several celebratory events and promotions (details of which will be announced on the company’s social media channels).
For further information, please contact Mastercraft Kitchens Wellington co-owner Michelle Norman michelle.norman@mastercraft.co.nz, 027 677 3711.
Daniel and Michelle Norman, and Sue and Tony Hawes, with kids and Mastercraft Kitchen Wellington’s emotional support manager, Rosie the dog. Photo Supplied.
A bespoke home kitchen renovation by Mastercraft Kitchens Wellington. Photo: Supplied.
A Mastercraft Kitchens showroom home kitchen. Photo: Supplied.
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Good save by Fire Brigade
damage in the bathroom.
Heat fan and light units have caused fires in homes, CFO Heron says.
The Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade was involved in a good save after a heat fan and lighting unit in the bathroom of a Hair Street house caught alight on 19 July.
As they get older the fan can seize up and overheat, causing a fire in the ducting.
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The brigade “managed to get to the fire fairly quickly and control it,” Chief Fire Officer Ewen Heron says.
As a result the fire was confined to a small area before it was put out.
“It hadn’t caused much damage in the roof space,” CFO Heron says.
There was some damage around the heater’s ducting and some of the ceiling joists were a little burnt. There was also some smoke
Fire fighters attended a very unusual call to cut off a necklace on 13 July.
The brigade was called because a woman’s necklace was too tight around their neck, and they were unable to undo it.
Fire fighters used a ring cutter to remove the necklace from around the woman’ neck.
Fire fighters can use their ring cutter to cut off items like rings or bracelets that are unable to be removed, due to situations such as swelling caused by injury or an allergic reaction.
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Footballers score massive upset
By Ryan Imray
Wainuiomata’s premier Football team scored a massive upset victory over the table topping Western Suburbs on 21 July, winning the match 2-1.
Western Suburbs were sitting top of the Capital 1 table when Wainuiomata visited on Sunday and after winning the reverse fixture 8-0, the hosts were full of confidence.
What followed was 90 minutes of pure heart from the boys in green and black that had a massive outcome at both ends of the table.
The first 45 finished with the scores locked at 0-0 after the defence of Wainuiomata could not be broken and they went into the break confident they could pinch something in the second half.
Western Suburbs broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute when a free kick evaded the stretched arms of Jared Cunningham in goal.
With five minutes still to play Wainuiomata found an extra gear with the support of the several members who travelled to Porirua, cheering every tackle and every pass, and they were rewarded in the 86th minute.
Hadley Attewell, who returned to the club after a stint at Island Bay, found the back of the net in his first start to level the game.
Western Suburbs searched for a winner to help their league title push and there was a winner in stoppage time, but not for Western Suburbs.
In the 93rd minute, Tyron Curtis headed the ball into the back of the net to spark wild celebrations
Mixed day for Ulalei Netballers
By Ulalei Netball
It was a day of mixed results for Ulalei Netball Club with teams Puataunofo, Pu lulu and M lili the only teams coming away with wins on 20 July.
Premier two team Puataunofo were too strong for Maidstone United with a 67-53 victory.
The supporters were witness to some beautiful feeding into the circle by attackers Jordan Brown and Kimmy Aurupa allowing shooting sensations Hannah Smith and Bree Itula to convert.
Senior 4 team Pu lulu snuck past MWNC Pango with a 34-32 win.
among the Wainuiomata bench and supporters.
The win for Wainuiomata pushed them further away from the bottom of the table in their fight for survival.
North Wellington, who are 4 points behind, and Brooklyn sitting bottom 7 points behind, are both teams Wainuiomata still need to play this season, starting with North Wellington on 27 July.
Western Suburbs still lead the table but now only on goal difference as they and Wellington Marist sit on 28 points.
In other results across the club, the Reserves were sadly the only side not to get a result as they suffered a 2-1 defeat to Upper Hutt.
The Fiddick's had a 6-4 win against North Wellington while a Michael Barnes screamer gave
the Undertakers a 3-1 win against Upper Hutt.
The OC's had a 4-2 win against Naenae while both Pasifika sides
won
against North Wellington.
Some outstanding service from defender Taliilagi Saleupolu produced numerous intercepts but the strong defence from the opposition proved it difficult for the team to convert.
It was a tight game throughout, keeping
Wainuiomata makes Rugby final
By Frank Neill
Wainuiomata’s premier Rugby team has qualified for the final of the Hardham Cup. They secured their berth with a convincing 27-14 victory over Marist St Pats at Evans Bay Park on 20 July.
Wainuiomata began the match with an onslaught on their rivals, scoring 12 points in 12 minutes when flanker Greg Lealofi and wing Renata Kotuhi scored tries and Andrew Wells kicked a conversion. They continued to build on their lead when Andrew scored a try which he then converted. This saw them ahead 22-0 after 25 minutes.
Marist St Pat’s got themselves on the scoreboard with a converted try before the break. With a 22-7 half time lead, the match was virtually in the bag for Wainuiomata. They would add to their lead early in the second half, however, when fullback Mikade Fono dotted down. Marist St Pats scored a consolation try, which was converted, with 10 minutes still on the clock.
Two Wainuiomata players chalked up milestones in the match. The team’s Co-Captain Campbell Cowie played his 50th premier game for the club, although he has only been playing for Wainuiomata for a short time. Campbell, who played on the wing, is a cornerstone of the team with his consistent dedication and emergence as a leader.
Action from the Hardham Cup semi final. Photo: Supplied.
Tyler Tane added his name to the list of club centurians when he played his 100th premier match for the green and blacks. Tyler plays at second five eight. Campbell’s 50th match badge and Tyler’s 100th match blazer were presented to them at the after match function on 20 July. Wainuiomata led the Hardham Cup team statistics following the semi finals. It scored 151 points to lead Paremata-Plimmerton, who were on 106 points. The green and blacks also lead the try scoring with 24 tries, seven more than Paremata-Plimmerton. Andrew was placed second on the list of top points scorers with 32 points. Wainuiomata will play ParemataPlimmerton in the Hardham Cup final after Paremata-Plimmerton beat Johnsonville 20-14 in their semi-final.
The final will be played at Porirua Park on Saturday 27 July and the kick off time is 11am – much earlier than the usual start.
the supporters on the edge of their seats and voices hoarse at the final buzzer.
Senior 4 team M lili had a comprehensive win with a 47-21 trouncing against Naenae.
The team outplayed Naenae in all facets of the game with beautiful through court play for the full 40 minutes.
Accurate shooting contributions from Jodee Tuisila and Nii Mills alongside the strong defensive unit of Jimmy Kydd, AmyLeigh Commane and Moriah Sopoaga, who produced countless turnovers, were key to the victory.
Ulalei are also supporting an initiative by Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington Pasifika Roadshows. They have partnered with the mayors
Family-owned Mastercraft Kitchens
Wellington (Your Kitchen Ltd), one of the region’s largest custom-built kitchen and joinery manufacturers, has reached 25 years!
To mark this special occasion, all
between 22 July and 15 September will not only receive a 10% discount, but also go into the draw for a $5000 spending voucher for Fisher & Paykel appliances*. Contact us today to arrange a free, no-obligation consultation.
Trust us to turn your dreams into reality! *$15,000
and city councils in Porirua and K piti, Horowhenua, Wellington, Wairarapa and Lower Hutt to connect and meet with Pasifika communities.
Te Herenga Waka are keen to meet with Pasifika peoples who may be interested in enrolling in university to study.
The session for Lower Hutt will be held on Wednesday 7 August 2024 from 6 to 8pm at Walter Nash Centre, 22/26 Taine Street Taita, Lower Hutt.
This is a great opportunity to meet university staff to discuss study options as well as career opportunities. People can register by contacting Fabie Filo 022 563 6974 or emailing pasifika-events@vuw.ac.nz. It is free and light refreshments will be provided.
Hadley Attewell celebrates his goal, along with his Wainuiomata team mates. Photo: Imray’s Snaps.
their respective games. The Originals won 3-1 against Tawa and the Over 45s 2-0
The victorious Ulalei Mālili. Photo: Lahraine Sagaga.
