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Empathy and commitment

By Jacob Page

A passion for people and a can-do attitude are important attributes for two key roles the Wellington City Council are keen to fill at Karori Cemetery.

Wellington City Council is looking for people for a Cemetery Technician role and a Team Lead Cemeterys position, both based from Karori Cemetery but also includes Makara Cemetery.

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Marcello Pierini, left and Les Blackwell play am integral part at both Karori and Makara Cemeteries as Cemetery Technicians.

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Marcello and Les do their bit in trying times Continued from page 1.

Wellington City Council Manager Cemeteries Elizabeth Reddington says the team of six are highly skilled in a rewarding profession.

“The Team leader role does everything that a Cemetery Technician would do but also ensures the quality of the service for burials and the general upkeep of the cemeteries.

Cemetery Technician, Marcello Pierini, a former chef from Italy, says he was drawn to the role by the chance to work outdoors.

“It’s a very interesting role and it certainly beats working in a hot, small kitchen,” he says.

“Even if Wellington isn’t known for its weather, I love this place and Makara is beautiful.

“I consider myself a practical person and I love to do a job where you can see the progress,” Marcello says.

“We deal with a big community and a big, multicultural city and they all farewell their loved ones differently.”

Fellow Cemetery Technician Les Blackwell has been in the role for 35 years “I was just going to be here a couple of weeks, but it’s become a bit longer.

“I love working outside, every-

Les and Marcello say no two days are ever the same working at Karori Cemetery.

one has different ways of burying people and I enjoy the personal side of it even though you’re meeting them in difficult circumstances,” Les says.

Elizabeth says the history of Karori Cemetery is also appealing.

“Our team has to be resilient because you’re dealing with people at a sensitive point in their life and also being physically fit is important because at Karori all the graves are still dug by hand,”

she says.

“It is fast-paced, Marcello helped farewell five people in a day just a fortnight ago, a new record.

“This isn’t a Monday to Friday 9-to-5 role given the nature of our work,” Marcello says.

“Our work is very important and you have to be flexible with how you go about it because it’s very delicate at times.

“It’s rewarding to see the impact our work can have on families,”

Marcello says.

“You need to have a strong work ethic but a great deal of empathy for people,” Les says.

“The team wants to create a positive memory for people,” Elizabeth says.

If you’d like to find out more about the Cemetery Technician or Team Leader role, or you’d like to apply, please visit the Wellington City Council Careers website https://careers.wellington.govt.nz and search “cemetery”.

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Derek Wootton Memorial Trust recipient joins police Jonty Boyd is the first recipient of the Derek Wootton Memorial Trust Scholarship to become a Police Officer. In February this year he graduated in the 350 Wing at the Royal New Zealand Police College.

Sergeant Derek Wootton was fatally wounded by a stolen car driven by a gang member as he laid road spikes in Titahi Bay, near Porirua, in the early hours of 11 July 2008. The scholarship, which was created after his death, goes towards the recipient’s tertiary education.

Jonty, who, in his last year at Tawa College, was deputy head boy and captain of the school 1st XV went on to attend the University of Canterbury. There, he studied and graduated with a Bachelor of Sport Coaching with an endorsement in Leadership.

The Derek Wootton Scholarship helped pay for that.

“In 2014 I was honoured to be nominated by my school principal, and to my surprise I was lucky enough to win - I am very grateful,” he says.

“At the time my intention was not to join the Police, but it was always in the back of my head as a career option, however I

wanted to pursue the sporting environment first.”

And then in 2021, he got the call up – he had been recruited into Wing 350.

“I wanted to join to give back to my community and work with people from all parts of life. I am keen to work with youth especially. It’s great that no two days are the same and I like to be challenged; I enjoy the team environment and contributing towards a common goal. My family had a huge influence on my life and their values and approach to life matched those of the Police.

I was bought up to always think of others and show respect and compassion.”

“I spent my first day on the job with Wellington Police at Parliament during the protest, on a cordon point, and although I was nowhere near protestors, it was a very interesting start to my career and good to be part of such a big operation. “ Jonty is now working in the District Custody Unit at Wellington Central station.”

“In the first month I have learnt so much already about processes but also how to interact with people and communicate and form

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inbrief news Council approves funding for climate action Wellington City Council’s Kāwai Whakatipu – Grants Subcommittee has approved funding for five applicants in its first round of the new Climate and Sustainability Fund today.

As part of Te Atakura – First to Zero, this fund supports communities and businesses in Wellington to undertake climate action initiatives that reduce and/or support the reduction of carbon emissions.

Grants were approved for a total of $174,250 from the $250,000 per annum fund, and Kāwai Whakatipu – Grants Subcommittee Chair Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons says the latest grants recognise the value in investing in projects that will benefit future generations.

Metlink to halve fares from April 1 Jonty Boyd is the first recipient of the Derek Wootton Memorial Trust Scholarship to become a Police Officer.

relationships with the community.

It’s been outstanding,” Jonty says.

After completing time in the custody suite at Wellington Central and finishing a stint on traffic duties, Jonty will be working in the Hutt Valley.

Sergeant Derek Wootton was a proud member of the Porirua

community who dedicated himself to working particularly with its young people, much like what Jonty plans to do.

Derek’s work lives on in the form of the Memorial Trust, which has raised thousands in grants and scholarships since 2010.

Metlink has confirmed that half-price fares for ferry, train, bus and total mobility services will come into effect on Friday April 1. The move follows the Government’s announcement that public transport fees across the country would be temporarily reduced to help ease the burden of cost of living increases over the next three months.

Metlink also announced that it will be retiring the fixed fare structure for after-midnight services and bringing them in line with standard off-peak fares.

The move had been planned for July but had been bought forward to April 1.

Mayor welcomes Transmission Gully opening date Mayor Andy Foster welcomes Transmission Gully opening at end of March Confirmation that Transmission Gully will open at the end of this month is very welcome news for the Wellington Region says Wellington Mayor Andy Foster.

“This is especially as it comes on the heels of border restrictions

lifting, the economy moving forward and the increasing confidence being felt across our communities.

“People have been waiting for a very long time for this, highly frustrated at seeing the road so close yet so far. Today’s news brings with it a huge social, environmental and economic

benefits for Wellington and, ultimately, the country in light of the capital city’s position in the national supply chain.

“The scale of Transmission Gully has undoubtedly proved challenging and I want to thank Transport Minister Wood for his stewardship along with the Transport Agency working with

great flexibility to bringing about a successful conclusion to this cornerstone project.

“I have also been assured any outstanding matters are being managed to ensure our motorists and commercial drivers enjoy the highest levels of road safety and that environmental issues are also addressed,” says Mayor Foster.

Mayor Andy Foster has welcomed a completion date for the Transmission Gully project.

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International auctions attracts brisk bidding for stamps and coins

By Rob Webb

Coin expert David Galt of Karori at last weekend’s international stamp and coin auction event.

Last weekend’s international stamp and coin auctions realised one million dollars in sales.

Both auctions were held in dual settings: Wellington’s West Plaza Hotel, and online, which Mowbray’s Director of Coins, Banknotes and Medals, Karori resident David Galt says enhanced the immediacy of the event and widened the international market potential for what was on offer.

With a lifelong interest in coins and medals, David Galt is the current president of the Royal Numismatic Society of New

Zealand. He made several observations from the weekend’s sales, including strong interest in New Zealand military badges.

“Some of the hard-to-get military badges were sold for up to four times their preauction estimate, and I also noted a New Zealand five dollar note, issued within weeks of the change to Decimal Currency almost fifty-five years ago, fetched $380.

But our sale of the day would have to be the South African eight coin proof set which exceeded it’s estimate by 70%, going to a UK buyer for $32,700” he says. The proof set was one of only 30 produced in 1939.

David Galt has a word of advice for

anyone who thinks they may have rare stamps, coins, banknotes or medals in their possession: “Our enquiry rates have risen in the last two years as Covid has meant people have had time to go through their cupboards and find these treasures whilst re-discovering collecting things in general.

Online bidding has enhanced both the immediacy of auctions and the diversity of prices paid – last weekend’s sales demonstrated that, so seeking a professional valuation is essential” he maintains.

Mowbray Collectables has further stamp and coin auctions planned for September this year.

Wellington City Mission and New World celebrate service to Wellingtonians in need This week marks one year since the opening of New Zealand’s first Social Supermarket, an innovative partnership between the Wellington City Mission and New World that has improved food security for more than 3,200 Wellingtonians in need in a dignified way.

Open and free to anyone across the Wellington region who needs extra help, the Social Supermarket in Newtown puts shopper experience and choice at the heart of its operation. For the past year, customers who need food support have been able to choose their own groceries from a wide selection of food and essentials in a supermarket environment – rather than collecting a pre-selected food parcel from the Mission.

Since opening on 15 March 2021, 3,268 shoppers have shopped for free in the Social Supermarket, giving them access to essentials with dignity of choice.

“The idea of the Social Supermarket is there is dignity in choice

and people can have a sense of normality in what they do and not feel isolated or stigmatised by their circumstances,” says Murray Edridge, Wellington City Missioner.

“We can only imagine how hard it must be for someone to ask for food support, and we wanted to a make a positive change to our Foodbank model that makes this experience easier. The Social Supermarket has done just that, and it’s been incredible to see the difference it has made to people’s lives here in Wellington.

During the Omicron outbreak we have been shopping on behalf of those that need our help. And if families are unable to pick up their groceries, we’ve been delivering all over the Wellington region in a contactless way.”

New World has been the ideal partner for this project, says Edridge.

“We already had a close working relationship with New World across Wellington, they’re always hugely supportive with donations

and through their annual Family2Family Foodbank Appeal, so when we started to develop the Social Supermarket concept, we picked the phone up and asked for their help.

Straight away the New World team understood what we wanted to achieve and how important it was to bring an authentic supermarket experience to individuals and families who are experiencing financial stress and food insecurity.

As lead supporters of the project, the team have been with us every step of the way, providing valuable expertise, logistical support and equipment such as shelving and fridges for food displays.”

Chris Quin, CEO of Foodstuffs North Island who operate New World, says the partnership is a natural extension of a long-standing relationship between New World, its local owner operators and Wellington City Mission.

“Working together on the Social Supermarket, which is a first of

Welllington City Mission and New World are celebrating one year of New Zealand's first Social Supermarket.

its kind in New Zealand, provided an opportunity to extend the cooperative’s commitment to helping ensure all New Zealanders have access to healthy food,” says Quin.

“It’s been fantastic to see the positive impact this initiative has had over the past year, at a time when more New Zealanders are facing increasing hardship and challenges. We’re humbled to work with the Wellington City Mission and continue supporting their incredible

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Construction starts on Karori Town Centre Work on the Karori Town Centre: Public Space Improvement Project starts next month, enhancing the area’s shelter, comfort and appeal for residents and visitors alike.

The upgrade includes comfortable sheltered space for the public to enjoy, an upgrade to the lighting, more planting, and greater accessibility for moving around the space.

This includes renewed accessibility parking to meet NZ standards, a new accessible ramp and connection between England Lane and the existing Community facilities in the rear car park.

Mayor Andy Foster says this upgrade will provide a great communal space for everyone to enjoy – as locals helped design it.

“Improving simple elements such as lighting, seating and new planting as well as including specific Karori themes, will make this area a brighter and more inviting place for the community.

“This project has been in the works for a while, which involved a small working group to produce ideas that would enhance and support how Karori people like to live.

“We also worked closely with the whole community, delivering a design based on feedback from the public and Karori residents.”

This upgrade won’t just be beneficial for people using this space, modern design elements have been included that pick up the accents of Karori’s flourishing wildlife says Chief Planning Officer, Liam Hodgetts.

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Seven years of winter charity from Samuel Marsden Collegiate students

By Eva de Jong

Are any spare warm clothes sitting in your winter wardrobe? Five students at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School will take them off your hands.

The Winter Project is a student-led group collecting warm clothes from schools around Wellington to give to families in need.

First formed in 2015, the Winter Project has been handed down to different groups of students at the school.

The Winter Project team have built strong relationships with schools around Wellington which provide collection bins

for students to fill with clothing.

The Winter Project aims to deliver the clothes out to four low decile schools in early May before the chill sets in.

The clothing will be laid out for students and their families at the schools so they can choose the items they like.

“All the kids loved it, they got really excited because it’s like a big shopping day,” said Winter Project member Sophie McClintock.

The aim is to keep Wellington students warm if families might not have the extra cash to spend on winter clothing.

“We hope that the schools we donate to might say they don’t need the clothes that

year, that would be a good thing,” said McClintock.

In previous years Macpac has worked with the Winter Project by donating branded clothes such as merinos.

Year 13 Dean of Samuel Marsden Collegiate School Caroline Robertson has been impressed with the group’s efforts this year.

“They work extremely well as a team and are genuinely interested in making a difference for those people who it is tough for out there,” said Robertson.

Check out the Winter Project’s Facebook page or Instagram @_thewinterproject for a list of schools where your winter woolies can be donated.

Members of the Winter Project get cosy on the steps of Samuel Marsden Collegiate School.

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21 Handyside Street, Tawa

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Clifford Classic? YIP!

Handy on Handyside? YIP!

The perfect blend of old and new, this beautiful home has been renovated

Situated in a fabulous location being close to Linden shops, Schools and

and modernized to offer the best of both worlds - the style of yesteryear

railway station, this very cute 1940s family home gets fantastic afternoon

with the convenience of today. Restored classic homes are perennially

sun and sits on a delightful, low maintenance section. With an off-street

popular because of the blending of style and convenience and this beauty

park and sunny deck from which you can enjoy the views towards Tawa

is no exception.

Hills, you can simply sit back, relax and unwind!

Price by Negotiation

Price by Negotiation

Shannon Crawford, Team YIP

Rene Kilmartin, Team YIP

027 665 2501

027 495 4164

Anita Corlett & William YIP

Anita Corlett & William YIP

021 022 56795

021 022 56795

158 California Drive, Totara Park

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21 Lomita Road, Johnsonville

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Big Deck, Big Garage, Big Home? YIP!

Simply Stunning? YIP!

If you need space in a popular family-friendly neighbourhood, this

This fully renovated family home is simply stunning! Our vendors have done a

fantastic family home will tick all your boxes! With 5 bedrooms and a

fantastic job in transforming an already stylish and quality home into

whopping garage/workshop, there is even scope for converting it into an

something very special and thoroughly contemporary. It is the prefect

official 'home and income' property - subject to planning consents etc.

retreat with excellent indoor/outdoor flow to ensure year-round comfort

Here is a home that has it all plus scope for multiple options, depending on

and enjoyment.

your circumstances.

Price by Negotiation

Price by Negotiation

Rene Kilmartin, Team YIP

Shannon Crawford, Team YIP

027 495 4164

027 665 2501

Anita Corlett & William YIP

Anita Corlett & William YIP

021 022 56795

021 022 56795

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Next Generation Real Estate.

18 Kipling Street, Johnsonville 3

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Price by Negotiation Contact Clint Fitzgibbon, Team YIP on 021 0885 0406 for more information

41 Hawtrey Terrace, Churton Park 4

SOLD 91 Driver Crescent, Cannons Creek

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Sold for $1.2M+ Contact Shannon Crawford, Team YIP on 027 665 2501 for more information

Excuse Me Driver, Home Please.

Are you looking for a large home? Or an investment? Then look no further

27 Morere Street, Titahi Bay

then 91 Driver Crescent. Set on a spacious, sunny section, in the heart of

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Porirua, close to shops, schools and with easy access to public transport, this is a property fit for a family.

SOLD

With four spacious bedrooms, extra rumpus room, and two bathrooms this

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home was designed to cater to those bigger families!

17 Nether Green Cres, Johnsonville 4

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SOLD

Josh Tararo 021 0254 6270

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Sunday 27 March 2022 ADDRESS

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1608 Cape Palliser Road 26 Arapiko Street 3 / 33 Frankmoore Avenue 3/10 Pohutukawa Street 14 Goddard Grove 5 Montserrat Place 158 California Drive 23 Makara Road 36 Arapiko Street 52 Colchester Crescent 29A Findlay Street 43A Stewart Drive 23/232 Middleton Road 61 Melksham Drive 14 Old Coach Road 35 Kahikatea Grove 14 / 37 Bracken Road 12 Earp Street 8 Link Road 130 Amesbury Drive 3B Glenwood Grove 17A Beauchamp Street 21 Montgomery Avenue 91 Driver Crescent 40 Tawa Terrace 100a Broderick Road 106b Glanmire Road 43 Erlestoke Crescent 79 Fraser Avenue 3 Silverbirch Grove 10 Marford Grove 2A Cathie Place 101A Matatiro Street 21 Lomita Road

Cape Palliser Johnsonville Johnsonville Woburn Churton Park Grenada Village Totara Park Karori Johnsonville Newlands Tawa Newlands Glenside Churton Park Johnsonville Paparangi Paparangi Johnsonville Newlands Churton Park Woodridge Tawa Karori Cannons Creek Tawa Johnsonville Newlands Churton Park Johnsonville Churton Park Churton Park Karori Titahi Bay Johnsonville

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7A Randolph Road 21 Handyside Street 47 Hindmarsh Street 68 Waverton Terrace 18 Kipling Street 11b Fernwood Court 58 Catherine Crescent 26 Burbank Crescent 7 Winsley Terrace 5 Farnworth Terrace 9 Furneaux Grove 16 Dominica Crescent 53B Cortina Avenue 14 Petherick Crescent 11 Port Lane 27a Fernhaven Grove 19 Chippenham Grove 27 Moore Crescent 15 Clifford Road 105C Helston Road 37 Dress Circle 44 Colchester Crescent 24 Waverton Terrace 6 / 11 Trafalgar Street 54A Severn Street 6B Claverton Grove 71 Ironside Road 198A Helston Road 28 Monowai Road 4 Meadowcroft Grove 44A Bould Street 47A Kanpur Road 1 Kinnel Grove 259 Middleton Road 27A Rotoiti Street

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Career in Real Estate? YIP! Hey Everyone! Wow what a down pour we had the other night, hope your property fared well and if you need a recap on the key points from article about storms - just yell out. As the market continues to pick up in activity, we find ourselves in the grateful position to offer more work opportunities to our community. Team YIP, Collective are on the look for the next Superstar Agent in our community. So, if you are keen to work in the #1 team in this area or create your own business – then we would love to hear from you.

Real Estate is not a sales or marketing job, it is a people business. Our day consists of meeting people to talk through their plans, solve problems and give logical advice that is focused on their best interests. Agents at Collective & Team YIP have the best possible support, so that you can focus on doing what’s right. s ,EARN FROM THE "EST: You will always be as good as those in your circle, at Collective we have the most successful agents that have ever served this community. You will have the opportunity to directly learn and be mentored by them. We host regular training and support our team with professional training workshops/ conferences as well. s &INANCIAL 3UPPORT: We believe in investing in our people, because the better you do, the better the company and community does. So, at Collective, you will find that the majority of your costs are covered by the company. No costs for printing, signage, flags, desk fees, etc – you will be provided with things need to get your career off to the best start! We even have paid apprenticeship schemes to help you get off the ground. s !DMIN 3UPPORT: The biggest growth

hurdle in this industry is having the right support staff. At Collective we pay for all agents (even new agents) to have a support team. They look after things like admin, project management, document prep, pre-market, design, marketing, client nurturing, gifts, photograph and so much more! s #OMMUNITY 3PIRIT: As you already know, we are big on giving back to our community. I mean, we simply wouldn’t exist if the community didn’t support us, so it is a no-brainer to give back! We are stoked that we just won the National Real Estate award for our community work. It is great to work for a company making a difference.

Plus! We are a pretty fun bunch to be around. We are motivated to do better and push each other to succeed. If you are currently a licensed agent and would love to know how we’ve helped agents double/ triple their business or you are looking to enter this industry – then we need to talk!

Feel free to get in touch for a confidential chat! Have a great week!

Written by William YIP Your friend in Real Estate 021 106 9997 William.YIP@CollectiveFN.co.nz

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A dynamic, creative, vibrant future for our Capital City Wellington City Council’s new draft Economic Wellbeing Strategy will guide a stronger, more sustainable, creative and inclusive economic future for our city.

The Wellington vision is of a dynamic city with a resilient, innovative, low carbon economy that provides opportunities for all, and protects the environment.

Council’s draft Economic Wellbeing Strategy proposes shifting from thinking about economic development in isolation to considering a more holistic economic wellbeing approach.

Mayor Andy Foster says it is vitally important that we take a holistic approach, accounting for social inequalities and impacts on the natural environment.

“The draft Strategy focuses on building on our economic strengths, while also considering the crucial role of wider environmental issues such as affordable housing, efficient infrastructure and transport systems, and maintaining and enhancing our city’s world leading quality of life.”

The strategy is supported by six outcomes and an action plan to make the strategy a reality: s sustainable business and career pathways s transitioning to a circular economy s a business-friendly city s centre of creativity and digital innovation s celebrate our capital city status s a dynamic city heart and thriving suburban centres.

Mayor Andy Foster says although we are in uncertain times, we can have confidence in the future of our city.

“COVID restrictions and working from home have significantly affected our city

economy, and Council is working hard with business and the arts, culture and events sector to reactivate our Central City as soon as we come through the worst of Omicron.

“There has been extensive engagement over the last 24 months with multiple business sectors in developing this draft Strategy. This is a really important strategy for our city, not just for the Council,” says Mayor Foster.

“A consistent message from business was that, despite the immediate COVID related challenges, business fully supported thinking about both the short and the longer-term opportunities for our city. This draft Strategy does exactly that.

“We see opportunities to build career paths, attract much needed skilled people, and build closer relationships between Council, business, education, community and the Government.

“We see specific opportunities in knowledge-based industries, digital technology and film, and making more of being the Capital City, the keeper of the nation’s treasures. The Strategy also deliberately has an extensive programme of specific actions.”

Councillor Jill Day, Chair of the PnjUoro Rangaranga - Social, Cultural & Economic Committee agrees.

“A lot has changed in our city in the last few years – how we think about economic development has changed too. We want economic prosperity that is inclusive and doesn’t leave people behind, and doesn’t negatively impact on the environment, but moves us towards a carbon free future.”

Consultation is open from 14 March to 25 April. The final proposal will be presented to Council in June 2022.

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Wellington regional sport organisations make changes for participant wellbeing Six major sports organisations have agreed to improve the experience for players and parents by aligning their respective season transition dates.

In a first for Wellington, College Sport Wellington, Netball Central, Wellington Hockey, Capital Football, Wellington Rugby, and Cricket Wellington have unanimously agreed to align their season structures when the winter sport season commences in Term 2. The winter season will begin no earlier than the week beginning Monday 2nd May, 2022.

The decision is the result of a collaborative conversation between six Regional Sport Organisations (RSOs), College Sport Wellington, and Nuku Ora last August, which identified the systems and culture change needed to provide quality sport opportunities for youth in Wellington. The change is in line with Sport NZ’s Balance is Better evidence-based philosophy that supports quality experiences for all rangatahi regardless of ability, needs and motivations.

In early conversations, RSOs recognised that lengthy competition structures and high-volume training requirements in some codes were causing workload issues and scheduling clashes.

This was having a negative impact on participant wellbeing, and all codes agreed to review their core season length, with a view that aligning seasons will allow room for rest and recovery and enable youth to participate in both summer and winter sports.

Lisa Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Wellington Hockey is delighted to have been a part of the collective approach. “The health and wellbeing of our young people is a top priority for us and this alignment will mean they will be able to enjoy their Hockey and look after themselves with less pressure than they may have been under before. With all sports now working together we

can create fantastic opportunities for our young people in whatever sport they choose.”

CEO of Cricket Wellington, Cam Mitchell believes RSO’s working together will “promote a balanced approach to participation in sport. We are stronger when we are all working together and if we can play our role in keeping young people involved in sport for life, then everyone benefits.”

Increasing the break between seasons will ensure participants and their wKƗnau enjoy an offseason break, with sports coming together to monitor and mitigate risks of early specialisation, overtraining, and overloading.

Matt Evans, Chief Executive Officer of Wellington Rugby, acknowledges this is just the beginning for collaborative decisions in the sector, “Although we all still have some work to do, this seasonal structure concept is a perfect example of how sports are collectively adapting and becoming more participant centric.”

Alex Chiet, Sport Development Lead at Sport NZ thinks it is fantastic to see this collaboration in support of Balance is Better, “It’s great to see that the codes are aware of the impact that long seasons and high training loads have on young people. The commitment to align seasons will certainly reduce this impact.

This change is helping those rangatahi participating in social sport as well as those who are striving for success. It is a great step towards ensuring the needs of our rangatahi are at the centre of what we do.”

The RSOs involved hope to see more local sport organisations make the move to align their seasons, to ensure rangatahi can continue to enjoy being active and participating in the sports they love. It is about young people staying involved in sport for life and finding ways to enable that to happen.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

White Ferns falter in big moments The White Ferns have failed to handle the pressure of a World Cup at home.

The New Zealand women’s cricketers have been extremely poor throughout the tournament, losing close games and suffering consistent middle-to-lower order batting collapses which they seemingly never learned from and therefore they’ve almost certainly missed the semifinals.

The team just hasn’t done the basics well enough.

They haven’t batted out their 50 overs on several occasions which

cost them at least two games including Sunday’s must-win game against England where they went down by one wicket.

That result should be a sobering reality check to the players, coaching staff and New Zealand Cricket as a whole that despite having all the comforts of home, they were well off the pace.

New Zealand Cricket chief executive David White was in attendance at Eden Park to watch the team play England on Sunday.

Hopefully, as he watched another batting collapse from the hosts, he

realised that the women’s game needs more investment so it can keep up with the likes of Australia, England, South Africa and India.

The team has seemingly lacked an identity during this tournament.

Short of hoping the top four batters score all the runs, there seems to be little plan B, C or D being thought of.

White Ferns bowling coach Jacob Oram acknowledged, during a radio interview, the team did not have a mental skills coach and any such work mentally was only done at a regional level.

That is simply not good enough because the team was exposed mentally and tactically time and time again all tournament.

Womens players are paid a terribly small amount to play cricket in this country.

Until there is a contracted list of national players paid a respectable wage which allows them to focus on their craft full time, New Zealand will continue to slip off the pace.

Player selection has been baffling at times, as I mentioned last week, there is no Leigh Kasperek in this side for reasons not yet explained.

The middle-order batters did not know their role and the same can be said for the bowlers charged with completing the death overs.

Some of the players have the talent but they need more support financially and professionally.

Hopefully New Zealand Cricket do a full review into the campaign because it’s been a shambles to watch as a fan.

If there was a big moment in a game, the White Ferns came up short.

Everyone involved must take some accountability and learn from it.

Vishvaka makes bright start on Firebirds debut

By Jacob Page

Johnsonville batsman Devan Vishvaka made 56 opening the innings on debut for Wellington in their Plunket Shield encounter against the Otago Volts in Dunedin.

Vishvaka struck 56 off 82 balls including nine fours and one six.

Both he and Johnsonville teammate

Gareth Severin impressed for Wellington A in their comprehensive 172-run win over Central Districts A in their three-day match at Alex Moore Park last week.

Vishvaka made it three centuries in as many weeks thanks to 126 opening the home team’s first innings.

It comes after he hit 111 off 103 balls in a Pearce Cup victory over Karori on

March 12 and 103 in a win over Northern Districts A on March 3.

Gareth added a bright 52 batting at No 5 in the same innings.

Wellington A managed 307 for 6 declared before the hosts managed 129 for 7.

Wellington A then declared their second innings at 125 without loss before bowling out Central Districts for 131.

Johnsonville’s Devan Vishvaka has made a strong start to his Wellington Firebirds career.

Johnsonville push Manawatu champs in preseason game

By Jacob Page

The Johnsonville Hawks premier rugby team had a preseason Swindale Shield warm-up encounter with Manawatu champions Fielding Yellows at Johnston Park in Fielding.

The hosts won the 80-minute

match split over four quarters 43-30.

Fielding outscored the Hawks six tries to four in sunny conditions.

Johnsonville will start their Swindale Shield campaign against Wellington on April 2 at Helston Park.

Onslow College rowers had plenty of medal success at the South Island Secondary Schools Regatta on Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel.

Onslow rowers find success Onslow College rowers found plenty of success on the water of Lake Ruataniwha near Twizel at the South Island Secondary School Championships.

Allegra Lennard won gold in the under-16 girls single sculls.

The girls under-17 double of Rose Holden, Tessa Thomson earned a bronze medal as did the novice eight of Isaac Living, Liam Butler, Ollie Scott-Cowie, Ted Henderson, Liam Dedman, Marcus Dedman, Hamish Clark, Toby Forgan and

coxswain Ellen Hammond.

The squad made 15 A finals and eight B finals.

The Maadi Cup national regatta starts on Lake Ruataniwha on March 28 and goes through to April 2.

Johnsonville has suffered a high-scoring defeat to Manawatu champions Fielding Yellow 43-30 in a Swindale Shield preseason game, on the weekend.

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