24 April 2019 Independent Herald

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Noeline Ritson is 101 years old, a resident of the Malvina Major Retirement Village who served as a medic during World War II. Her story is one of 50 nationwide in the newly-published 2019 Ryman Healthcare village book. Other Malvina Major veterans are included, one of them Mike Button who served in the Malaysian Emergency.

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Wartime service clearly recalled Continued from page 1.

But, she says, her mother cried.

“And my father was grumpy, so I thought, ‘This is no good.

I’ll not go’.”

“Six weeks later, the New Zealand Air Force wanted recruits, and I thought, ‘I’ll do my bit’.

Being in New Zealand – that was OK.” Noeline went to Whenuapai as a medic.

“The Matron said, ‘I don’t think you’ll stand up to it my girl.’ I said ‘I think I will.”

And she did stay until the war ended.

At Whenuapai, Tiger Moth training caused many serious injury accidents she said.

There were also illnesses.

After 18 months, she went to Seagrove Station, near Papakura.

It was on an old farm with the hospital about a mile away.

For their 6am start, they got a lift up the hill from the transport men, she says.

“When Matron heard she said: ‘You’ll not waste petrol. You will walk!’”

Walk they did.

She was then sent to Hobsonville, treating the boys coming home with skin complaints and applied for Suva.

But her mother was unwell so Matron refused.

With her fiancé studying in Dunedin, it was difficult to organise the post-war wedding.

The young Noeline at the time of her service as an RNZAF medic in World War II. PHOTO: Supplied

He sent a telegram saying he had managed to get enough navy suiting fabric for his wedding suit.

But dark grey was the thing at the time, she says.

“I sent back a telegram saying, ‘Hold suiting; letter following’.

“He thought – ‘God! She’s going to jilt me!’,” she laughs.

On the day, the groom wore the required colour: dark grey.

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Property Group portfolio and is owned on a 50/50 joint venture basis with Diversified NZ Property Trust.

“The centre is managed by Stride Investment Management Limited.

“Stride Property is excited about the potential of Johnsonville Shopping Centre which has the attributes needed to create

a contemporary, high-quality retail centre that will be an asset to the local community.

“Stride and its investors continue to progress the proposed shopping centre development and are in regular talks with tenants about the potential plans for the centre’s future.

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“As with any proposed development, Stride and its investors have several hurdles to overcome before it can be confirmed that the development will proceed.

“Any commitment will be subject to commercial feasibility, securing relevant approvals and achieving leasing pre-commitment targets,” he concludes.

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In the business of saving lives

Further charges likely Police report that further charges are likely in relation to the murder of a woman in Lemnos avenue on Friday April 5, but they are not able to advise on a timeframe.

A 30-year-old man remains remanded in custody to reappear on April 30 in Wellington High Court.

Police have extended their condolences to the victim’s family and friends and say that support and welfare is being provided by Police and Victim Support.

By Glenise Dreaver

Colin Larsen has a life with its share of high adventure.

He’s been living that way for the last ten years as a crew member for Wellington’s Westpac helicopter rescue service, operated by the Life Flight Trust.

A trained Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a qualified pilot, with a background in the fire service, Colin says he was interested in helicopter rescue from being a teenager.

A rescue crew member has many roles, and Colin’s includes supporting the pilot to hone in on precise locations, for example with road accidents, in the bush, or over Cook Strait.

He also acts as the winch operator lowering the flight paramedic to the rescue situation and winching both the medic and patient aboard safely.

He has been in, he says, a few “hair-raising” situations. There have been a few cliff rescues from “weird and wonderful” places.

And Colin has particular memories of a rescue over Cook Strait

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Colin Larsen beside the Westpac rescue helicopter. PHOTO: Supplied

in “horrendous” weather, with gales and high waves, to rescue a crew of three from a yacht.

“It was the most technically challenging situation I’d ever been in.”

Urgency was vital, as darkness was drawing in.

“And we can’t fly in bad weather at night when there’s no visibility.”

They did it, but all aboard the helicopter that day were awarded the NZ Search and Rescue Achievement Award.

In Johnsonville, at the local Westpac branch, Blanche de Souza is preparing for her third fund-raiser on May11.

The $18 a head bingo night, accompanied by an auction and raffles, last year raised over

$3000 and she’s hoping for $4000 this year. “More will be a bonus,” she says.

The $18 includes a packed dinner, donated by Spice Traders.

“It’s absolutely awesome and includes a vegetarian option.”

The community centre donates the use of the hall for free in what is a joint community effort for good.

Rumours on site There have been rumours that NBA basketball superstar Steven Adams has paid over $NZ6 million for a property in the Ngauranga Gorge/ Centennial Highway area.

Work has already begun on a former trampoline park in the area.

Cyclists encouraged to keep biking Last we ek Capit a l a nd Coast District Health Board (CCDHB) were awarded first place for having the greatest number of participants in February’s Aotearoa Bike Challenge.

Their award, in the section for Wellington regional organisations of over 2000 employees, came after 193 CCDHB staff took part, 21 of whom were new riders.

The workplace challenge, run by Greater Wellington Regional Council in partnership

with NZTA and Wellington City Council, had a focus on encouraging employees to cycle throughout February.

This year 353 organisations took part, involving 3846 participants.

GWRC travel choice coordinator Amelia Wilkins says the levels of participation far exceeded expectations.

“We were really pleased that 762 participants were new riders. It shows how a challenge like this can encourage people to take steps towards an active

lifestyle.”

And as a follow-up, Wellington regional cyclists are being encouraged to be ‘stars who stand out at night’.

Now that the clocks have gone back and more people could be cycling to and from work in the dark, Amelia says it is important for people to stand out on their bikes.

“Wearing retro- reflective materials on moving parts is an especially effective way to increase visibility.”

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inbrief news Red Shield Appeal The Salvation Army’s Red Shield national appeal was launched on April 15.

The organisation’s iconic badge was first worn by Salvation Army Officers supporting Boer war soldiers and is now a worldwide symbol of compassion and hope.

“The appeal is a chance for every New Zealander to contribute in a meaningful way, to make a real and positive difference in their community,” says Jono Bell, head of The Salvation Army’s Community Ministries.

He adds that their services are designed to give people the tools to build a stronger future.

“But we can only do this with the public’s support.”

Donations can be made online at salvationarmy.org.nz/redshield or given to a Salvation Army street collector between April 29 and May 5.

Call on Waitohi café Wellington City Council is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the café at Waitohi, Johnsonville’s new community hub.

Waitohi is due to open this coming summer and the Council expects more than half a million people will visit each year.

Café operators have until 5pm, May 9 to respond.

More information and EOI documentation is available on the Council website: https://www.wellington. govt.nz/waitohi

Lego challenge Churton Park Community Centre is running another morning of Lego activities tomorrow, Thursday April 25.

Children between the ages of five to 13 will be able to stretch their creative skills with some LEGO challenges.

Bookings are not required for the session, which runs between 10am and noon, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

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By Glenise Dreaver

At 22 years of age, Fraser McLaren is the first of six Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Brigade’s most recent recruits to complete his training.

The other five of the latest batch are snapping at his heels though, with Isla Graham, also 22, the youngest, not far behind. All are expected to complete by the end of the year.

Fraser has the volunteering gene, coming from a family who volunteers and who love their sport too, achieving at national level.

Softball is a family passion and in Fraser’s case, so is surf lifesaving.

There is also a strong family connection with the brigade.

“So when I heard they were putting out feelers for new members, and the surf season was just ending, I decided to ask about it.”

The young apprentice plumber, who has completed three years of his apprenticeship and has another three to go, says he enjoys the challenges of brigade life.

After six months of training locally, he has just completed his week of more advanced training in Christchurch.

“That provided good challenges both physical and mentally,” he says, adding that it did test your comfort zones.

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Fraser McLaren – now a fully qualified fireman. PHOTO: Supplied

person Dave Knubley explains that the course tests everything they have learned in their brigades, for an example running hoses, radios, rural firefighting and making forced entry to buildings.

“It is also the first time they would have gone into a real fire training scenario, wearing all their gear and breathing using the oxygen cylinder on their backs, first time face to face with fire and experiencing the

incredible heat.”

Fraser has come through this as a fully-qualified firefighter, though there is always room for others.

The brigade’s Facebook page will tell you more.

Memorial service for Sri Lankan victims At least 290 people are believed to have died after a series of suicide bomb blasts which occurred on Easter Sunday in Christian churches and hotels in Sri Lanka, most in the capital Colombo.

Manel Burah, who is 84, comes from Sri Lanka and

is a long-standing and senior member of St John’s Anglican church. One of the churches bombed is from her home town Negombo, where over 70 people were killed.

She is helping to organise a memorial service to be held in the church on Sunday April 28

at 7pm.

Vicar Ben Johnson-Frow says there are quite a number of Sri Lankan families here.

“Such kind gentle people, and this is a shock,” he says.

One touching factor has been, he adds that members of the Muslim community have been

on the phone asking if there is anything they can do to support the Sri Lankan community.

The service will, he says, be a time for the community to pray together, to bring their grief and burdens and to leave uplifted.

“Determined to continue on together.”

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By Glenise Dreaver

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“I had a child quite late in life,” says April Phillips, a multitalented singer, director, playwright and an award-winning film producer.

“And when that happened, I thought that performance part of my life was all over.

“From then, I knew I was going to be a mum above all.”

Some years later she is very much a devoted mother but alongside that, the creative opportunities have, she says, just blossomed.

April, who lives in Churton Park, is internationally known for her jazz singing and playwriting, and also well respected for her production abilities.

She is well aware, however, that the industry is very fickle.

“You’re never sure where your next job is coming from and money is always tight.”

That was at the front of her mind when she heard that good friend Todd Rippon, a respected Wellington film, TV and stage director and actor (and former Vice President of Actors’ Equity) had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

“Serious, but treatable.”

He cannot, however, work during the gruelling chemotherapy.

She and her friend, actor and comedian Pinky Agnew, hatched a plan, an entirely new idea here.

With their many contacts they have pulled together a benefit concert for Todd, drawing in the cream of the Wellington arts scene,

years of neglect, but none of those issues will be allowed to drag out under Jacinda’s leadership. She has shown an ability to get above the petty politics which are directed her way on a daily basis, and to get on with the job. I’m very keen to do my bit.

I visited the far reaches of the electorate on the Makara coast via a local farm recently, and I was reminded that the majority of Ohariu’s land area is actually rural. Despite my having previously lived in Ohariu Valley for many years, I was still astounded by how big the country is out there, and how the rural issues are the same as the rest of the country despite proximity to the city.

You may have seen signs for a rural meeting I am hosting in Ohariu Valley to give those locals, and anyone else the chance to meet the Agriculture Minister next week. My aim is to connect with and address the issues of all the different groups that make up this great electorate.

Meanwhile, enjoy the Unit 2, 18 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville opportunity that the Easter the McDonald’s roundabout andOn ANZAC Day proximity Open Monday – Friday 9am–3pm give for a pre-winter rest.

One thing I have always appreciated in my working life is decisive leadership. We have seen that consistently with our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. The events of the last month have given her the opportunity to display to the public of New Zealand, and indeed the world, that compassion, empathy and strong leadership are entirely compatible. The response to the Christchurch Terrorist murders was one example, and the decision around Capital Gains Tax is another.

There has been considerable discussion and debate since the Tax Working Group made its recommendations to implement a Capital Gains Tax. All aspects of implementing such a tax were considered, and a strong and decisive call that such a tax will not be implemented while she, Jacinda, is Prime Minister has been made. End of story. Next issue please.

That’s the considered and decisive leadership New Zealanders should expect, and they have it.

We still have a lot of infrastructure catchup to do to get our basic health, education and housing issues up to scratch after

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April Phillips, left, and Pinky Agnew have brought together “A Rippon Good Night!”. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

and further afield.

The redoubtable Pinky is MC and she promises a fun night.

“It’s surprising how much comedy there is in our themes of love, friendship and support.”

Tickets to the May 13, $25-a-head Circa concert, A Rippon Good Night!, are already selling fast.

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Blue Dragon book fair is back How did a bunch of Wellington women get involved with a children’s learning centre in Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam?

One of the first New Zealanders to see the difference that the Blue Dragon centre has made – and continues to make – to the lives of thousands of children was Alison Kember, now of Khandallah, and the wife of James Kember, New Zealand Ambassador in Hanoi from 2006 to 2009.

Alison worked as a volunteer English teacher with the centre’s young Vietnamese women while the couple was there.

The Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation is a grassroots charity reaching out to young people in crisis throughout Vietnam.

Blue Dragon kids are street kids, children from very poor families and victims of human trafficking and slavery.

Their Facebook page explains their mission: “We meet children in crisis, and act fast to get them to safety.

“If they are enslaved and being held against their will, we get them.”

“What I love about Blue Dragon is the way it responds to needs as they arise – whether it’s taking in a street kid, helping to keep a child in school or rescuing young women who have been trafficked,” says Alison.

Their annual book fair in the Ngaio Town hall is now an iconic local event.

All the money raised – last year more than $14,000 – goes directly to Blue Dragon in Vietnam.

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Frightening incident Last week, the front door of a house in Johnsonville was battered open by two men who confronted the occupant and demanded the key to their car which was parked outside.

They also took a satchel containing a wallet and cash, and a cellphone, before driving off in the car.

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NATIONAL AWARD FOR HOUSE OF TRAVEL JOHNSONVILLE The team at House of Travel Johnsonville were thrilled to win the Top Medium size store in New Zealand at their awards night last month, with two of their consultants, Oliver Thomson (Bronze), and Katie Bouzaid (Silver) also receiving individual sales awards.

The HOT Johnsonville business was started 28 years ago and is completely 100 percent New Zealand owned. It is the largest privately owned travel company in the country, with 2,000 staff operating in different brands and businesses.

There are 75 House of Travel retail travel stores throughout New Zealand.

“A huge thank you goes to all our customers as it makes our job very easy dealing with such amazing people,” said Danny Hooper, owner operator at HOT Johnsonville. “We always try to take the hassle out of travel and ensure a great experience as we help our customers plan their journeys.

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Lisa Elanmati has 15 years in the Industry and has been with HOT Johnsonville for over 10 years. She holds a National Certificate in Travel Level 4, and has recently been on the Ghan Train Journey, to Thailand, and is visiting Las Vegas in June.

Katie Bouzaid holds a Diploma in Tourism and Travel (Level 5). She has spent four years in Industry, is a CLIA Accredited agent (Cruise Lines International Associations), and is a Fiji Matai Expert A new team member, Lee Smitheman, has joined HOT Johnsonville. He has over 15 years’ experience in the travel sector.

HOT Johnsonville is a small team who work closely together but they are big on combined experience and passion for travel. It is that point of difference which makes all the difference for customers.

House of Travel is a Kiwiowned ‘success story’ and they are going from strength to strength. They have the reputation for more than meeting client expectations and going ‘above and beyond’ has set them apart from other travel agents. With awards like this, HOT Johnsonville has truly enhanced their reputation and is now recognised as an industry leader.

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readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street.

Question: Is the decision to axe the capital gains tax a good one?

Margaret Torrens, Johnsonville “Winston put the kaibosh on that... He’s always been the kingmaker.”

Helen Beckford, Johnsonville West “It’s good. You’ve already paid taxes on your money. You’d be penalised for doing well.”

Jackie Drake Khandallah “I didn’t like the idea. The guidelines weren’t clear enough.”

Ken Gurney, Khandallah “Yes. If you’ve worked hard all your life and have money to invest, it’s already been taxed.”

Mary Chesterfield, Newlands “Yes. People should be free to invest in property without fear of being heavily taxed if they need to sell.”

Matt Downes, Johnsonville “A good call. They hadn’t fully described how they’d implement it.”

LETTERS to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed.

Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication.

The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication.

Send or fax them to the address on page two, or email them to news@wsn.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

Who owns Johnsonville Mall?

Dear Editor, In the Independent Herald (April 10, p.2) there was a piece about Johnsonville mall entitled “Mall still at investigation stage”.

Roy Stansfield, general manager shopping centres with Stride Property Group which manages the Johnsonville Shopping Centre, said in the article that they are doing pre-

development investigations but are not currently looking at the acquisition of other property around the centre.

As I am a ratepayer with Wellington City Council who covers the Johnsonville/Churton Park area, I would like to ask Mr Roy Stansfield the following questions: Who owns Johnsonville Mall?

What are ‘the several hurdles’ still

to be overcome prior to the proposed redevelopment being confirmed?

There have already been a large number of shops closed within the Mall and if one wants ‘to shop’ the only option is to go into Wellington CBD. How many more shops are to close?

Valarie Truman Churton Park

Be ashamed Dear Editor, OMG. Stride Property Developments, you should be ashamed by continuing to hold the Johnsonville and surrounding communities to ransom over your apathetic approach to the Johnsonville shopping centre.

Sell it to someone who sees a community worthy of its attention or pull finger and get on with it – either way just stop stalling or you might find people have moved on without you!

Carole Williams Churton Park

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In Johnsonville an attempt was made to force an entry into a blue Toyota Vitz which had been parked locked and alarmed overnight in Disraeli Street. The right rear quarterlight window had been smashed to gain entry and this caused the alarm to activate. The alarm woke the vehicle owner who immediately called Police. The offenders quickly left the scene.

A man walked into a large supermarket in the Johnsonville Mall and went straight to the wine area where he selected a bottle which he hid under his clothing and then attempted to leave without paying. He was intercepted by staff and the bottle retrieved.

CCTV footage has been passed to Police.

In Newlands offenders entered the enclosed premises of a commercial company in Batchelor Street and broke open a container and then removed equipment valued at several thousand dollars. They then stole a company truck and drove off. This was all recorded on CCTV footage. The truck was later located in Ladbrooke Drive with the engine still running.

In Churton Park the garage door of a house in Myers Grove, which may have been left slightly open due to faulty closing mechanism, allowed intruders to gain access. Two leather motorcycle jackets and two cans of

petrol were stolen.

A silver Toyota Hilux utility parked overnight fully secured and alarmed in Sedgley Grove was broken into. Access was gained through a forced tailgate and canopy lid. A drop saw was stolen. It is understood that other vehicles in Sedgley Grove were also broken into at that time.

In Crofton Downs a stationary train at the Crofton Downs railway station was subject to a graffiti attack. Large letters in various colours were sprayed on a carriage. Three males were seen at the time. CCTV footage from a nearby camera is being examined.

Commercial premises in Churchill Drive were entered when the intruder kicked and smashed a glass panel in the front door.

Several items of hairdressing equipment were stolen.

In Kaiwharawhara a silver Nissan Pulsar hatchback parked during the day in Kaiwharawhara Road was broken into via a smashed left rear quarterlight window. A black motorcycle helmet and a pair of leather gloves were taken.

In Ngauranga a white Toyota Hiace van parked locked and alarmed during the day in Jarden Mile was entered through a smashed tailgate window. Offenders reached through and stole tools from the back of the vehicle.

Wednesday April 24, 2019

Lego challenge at Churton Park

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Brett’s Brief National Party List MP based in Ōhāriu

There was some good news for New Zealanders last week. The Capital Gains Tax recommendations which the Government had been considering, and which were favoured by Labour and the Greens, have been binned.

Their Capital Gains Tax would have hurt business investment and stripped retirement savings, while favouring the wealthy with expensive family homes and doing nothing for housing affordability.

It was little more than a tax grab cloaked in the guise of fairness. We are the better for its demise.

While we could congratulate them for failing to deliver on that, elsewhere it was business as usual for a Government long on talk and short on delivery.

The Petone to Grenada Link Road (P2G) has been put on hold for at least ten years.

That road was projected to

take at least 20,000 vehicle movements per day off State Highway 1, easing congestion from Ngauranga to Tawa, and improving productivity for Wellington.

It would also have added much needed resilience to the transport network.

This is what we get when the Government strips five billion dollars from the State Highway budget to fund the likes of highly expensive, loss-making light rail projects.

So much for the ‘year of delivery.’ _______ On Sunday night we learned of horrific attacks in Sri Lanka, killing more than two hundred people and injuring many hundred more.

My heart goes out to the victims, their families and to our local Sri Lankan community.

Contact me

An engrossed Grayson Don decided to build his bedroom. PHOTO: Brian Sheppard

By Brian Sheppard

Someone else’s Lego is always more interesting than your own so, when the Churton Park Community Centre offered a Lego Challenge as part of a school holiday programme, there was no shortage of takers.

Children took a scoop of assorted bricks from a large tub and then

received a card with their challenge.

The challenges were for different levels of difficulty, to suit the age and ability of the child.

While most were for a simple project, such as building a house, tower or rocket, one challenged the child to create something with his eyes closed.

He made a great start, with Mum’s

help to guide his hand to the base plate and then he went to work using his imagination.

As the first class wound up, the second was waiting eagerly to have a go.

It was a lovely opportunity to do something creative and to meet other local families but, most of all, it was fun.

A different view of Anzac Day This year, being part of Anzac Day will be even more significant than usual for event medic Roger Cliffe of Karori West.

Anzac Day has always been one of the events Roger has enjoyed volunteering at.

He says it’s always an early start but once that is out of the way it is a day of remembrance.

“I recently discovered my great uncle volunteered for the Expeditionary Force in 1916.

“Although he passed away when I was very young, he has become someone I am quite interested in.

“I am slowly finding out bits and pieces through various records about what he did, so this year I will probably view the day a bit differently.”

When Roger started volunteering with Wellington Free in 2010 there weren’t as many volunteers as there are now so events like Anzac Day needed nearly all volunteers to be available.

“Some people around me would say I have an overdeveloped sense of social responsibility and Anzac Day is one where I give can give

Roger Cliffe of Karori will be on duty at Pukeahau as a volunteer ambulance officer on Anzac Day. PHOTO supplied.

back to the community.

“I also think it is an emotional day and some years definitely have a different feel – like the 100 year commemorations.

“It is a privilege to be part of these events.”

Roger joined Wellington Free with the interest in extending

his medical skills as he’d previously been involved in rescue and response teams – including being a qualified Confined Space Responder, Response Medic, Rope Rescue Technician, and Swiftwater Responder.

“Joining Wellington Free helped give me a lot of practical experience in dealing with real patients, which was different to the scenario patients used a lot in rescue.”

Roger and his wife Sarah are both event medics, and carefully juggle their schedules accordingly.

As a proud new dad and a systems engineer for the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Victoria University it’s the difference between his event medic work and day job that keep him going as he comes into his ninth year as an event medic.

Roger will be at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park this year, working with and overseeing his volunteer colleagues as they offer their respects and remembrance whilst ensuring the safety of the community.

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Wednesday April 24, 2019

REMEMBRANCE ANZAC DAY, 25 APRIL 2019

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; salutes our Veterans and current Servicemen and Women

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

ANZAC Day

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however, at the end of the campaign, Gallipoli was still held by its Turkish defenders. Among those who lost their lives in the Gallipoli campaign were 2779 New Zealanders, almost one in four of those who served on Gallipoli. As always, ceremonies are held at war memorials up and down New Zealand and in places overseas where New Zealanders gather to pay tribute.

This quote made by Ataturk, a great Turkish statesman in 1934, is inscribed on the memorial at Anzac Cove, Gallipoli. It is also inscribed on the Ataturk memorial at Tarakena Bay, which is said to be similar to the coast around Gallipoli: “Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives; You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country.

Therefore rest in peace.

There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehemets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours.

You, the mothers, who sent their sons from far away countries, wipe away your tears; your sons are now lying in our bosom and are at peace.

After having lost their lives on this land they have become our sons as well.”

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Wednesday April 24, 2019

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Northern Chorale focuses on fun

By Glenise Dreaver

There were gales of laughter during Monday night’s rehearsal of The Northern Chorale’s upcoming concert, Tinker Tailor, Soldier, Sailor, Songs Of Working Folk.

Director Monika Smith says their Khandallah-based choir is very much a social group, a non-audition choir that focuses on fun and covers a wide variety of musical styles from folk music to classical.

“Though not jazz. That’s too hard. And we tend not to sing musical theatre numbers.”

The concert title offers plenty of scope for the fun focus as it explores the different roles of men and women of a bygone age.

The men get to sing what one choir member says are appalling songs - for example The Merry Wife at Home.

“Blessed is the merry wife, Duty beautifies her life…”

“Well, we’ve just been overtaken by political correctness,” said Michael, whose second name is best withheld to protect the guilty.

The Housewives’ Lament …

Some members of the Northern Chorale were caught as they arrived for a dress rehearsal. Back from left, are David Carew, Tony Biss, Mary Munro and Anne Henderson. Front from left are Delia McGavin Judy Haw and Monika Smith. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

Life is a toil and love is a trouble … is proving another source of great enjoyment.

Monika says you don’t need to be a musician, or to be musical to enjoy the group, which now

numbers 40 and growing.

“It’s about energy and enthusiasm and enjoyment,” she says.

The concert will be held in the Khandallah Town Hall, Ganges Road on Sunday April 28 at

2.30pm.

Audience participation is welcome and there will be an afternoon tea suitable for working people with tea or water, and sandwiches.

 The cost of entry is $15, school children $5, with door sales only.

And if you are interested in finding out more, ring Mary on 04 479 3363.

REMEMBRANCE Anzac theme for Floral Art Club ANZAC DAY, 25 APRIL 2019

Johnsonville and Districts R &SA Welfare Trust

ANZAC DAY PARADE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Wednesday 25 April 2018 The Chairman and Trustees cordially invite citizens, and service and youth organisations in the Johnsonville area, to attend the annual ANZAC Day parade and community service to be held in Johnsonville on Thursday the 25th of April 2019.

The parade will assemble in Burgess Road at 9.15am, and step off at 9.40am for the march to the service at the Salvation Army Citadel, 125-137 Johnsonville Road commencing at 10.00am.

For further information, please contact: Terry Knight telephone: 04-237 6212 mobile: 027-277 3387 email: knightt@xtra.co.nz Or Peter Nalder telephone: 04-973 7218 mobile: 027-457 4572 email: peter@jville.kiwi

Anzac poppies from plastic bottles: part of Johnsonville Floral Art Club project. PHOTO: Supplied

In March, Johnsonville Floral Art Club member Natalie Brockie demonstrated to members how to make Anzac poppies out of plastic bottles.

And at the April meeting, members enjoyed moving on, using their new knowledge to create their own designs.

Johnsonville, Wellingtons’s oldest floral art club, has been operating for more than 60 years.

Experienced club members

demonstrate and coach newer members on how to arrange flowers and foliage into attractive traditional and modern designs.

Their programme is matched to the seasons and special occasions, such as Easter baskets, harvest festival in autumn, driftwood and foliage in winter and Christmas designs for the festive season.

Some use their skills to arrange church flowers or make posies or bouquets to gift to sick people or friends.

The Johnsonville Floral Art Club meets on the third Wednesday every month at 7.30 p.m. at the Uniting Church in Doctor Taylor Terrace.

Any interested persons are invited to come along to a meeting to experience the friendly relaxed atmosphere.  If you want any further information ring Jill Merrick 234 8693or Monika Sorensen 478 5649

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First stage of work on Ngaio Gorge due to start

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A helicopter sluicing the site of the massive Ngaio Gorge slip in July 2017.

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On Monday April 29, at 7am, geotechnical investigations on the Ngaio Gorge slip are scheduled to begin.

The aim is to ensure a permanent solution to stabilise the gorge, and make this key transport route stronger and more resilient.

Specialist crews will be removing loose rocks, surveying the slip zones and carrying out subsurface geotechnical investigations to develop geological and survey maps.

A topographical survey of the road below will also be completed.

This work is an important starting place in developing a permanent solution for stabilisation and reinforcement work following the landslides of July 2017.

Crews will be working from 7am to 6pm Monday to Saturday, weather permitting.

Road users should expect delays as the road area where the investigation work

is happening will be down to one lane, controlled by stop/go traffic management.

For the first week of work, the road and walking tracks will be closed between 9am and 4pm each day, and traffic diverted.

This investigative phase is expected to finish near the end of May, with the main construction work beginning towards the end of the year.

Work is expected to take about a year to complete.

“We acknowledge that working during the day is disruptive for residents and people who need to travel on the Ngaio Gorge Road, but the work can only be done during the daytime due to safety constraints,” says Wellington City Council’s structures engineer Sarath Amarasekera.

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Michael Houstoun, New Zealand’s most treasured pianist, will be performing for the Waikanae Music Society on Sunday 19 May, in a chamber music concert with three distinguished colleagues. Violinist Martin Riseley (Head of Strings at the New Zealand School of Music) is joined by NZSO principals Andrew Thomson (viola) and Andrew Joyce (cello). This formidable team will play piano quartets by Brahms and FaurĂŠ. Brahms’ formidable A Major quartet is a masterwork written on a symphonic scale, while FaurÊ’s ďŹ rst quartet is one of the most popular of French chamber works, lively, charming and sophisticated. Waikanae Memorial Hall at 2.30pm.

Heartland Flyer $119/Adult - $69/Child Sunday 5 May 2019 Departs: 9:10am Paekakariki • Arrives: 5:40pm Paekakariki

Marlborough Flyer Various dates up to April 2019 - please inquire

Phone 0800 783 264 • www.steaminc.org.nz Steam Incorporated - Paekakariki

fabulous live band! Starring West End star Russell Dixon, Operatunity resident artist Bonaventure AllanMoetaua, Tainui Kuru, and Isaac Pawson, Hits of the 60s and 70s comes to Southwards Theatre, Tuesday 14th May, at 11am. Tickets to all concerts can be booked over the phone toll free on 0508 266 237 or purchased online at www.operatunity. co.nz. Standard tickets are $35, however a variety of discounts are available to suit groups or those attending multiple concerts; and as always, lunch is included!

Events Calendar

Steaming to a special day through the Gorge to Woodville Steam Incorporated’s Heartland Flyer train will be hauled by one of our coal ďŹ red steam locomotives and we will be using our eet of classic red heritage carriages.

Enroute to Woodville we will be making a special stop at Shannon for you to explore some of the special boutique. Take a walk back in time in historic Shannon Railway Station Museum and Visitor Centre.

While travelling through the Manawatu Gorge you will be able to view the large slips that have closed the highway on the opposite side of the river.

There will be a one hour stopover at Woodville while the loco is turned and serviced. At Woodville there will be a range of food and craft stalls set up at the station showcasing local produce and crafts.

Hits of the 60s & 70s We celebrate iconic boy bands including The Beatles, Bee Gees, The Beach Boys, and more!

KAPITI: 11am Tuesday 14th May, Southwards Theatre LOWER HUTT: 11am Monday 13th May, Hutt City Church

Tickets $35

Bring your friends! Group discounts from 5+

TO BOOK OR ENQUIRE toll free 0508 266 237 | www.operatunity.co.nz

Wednesday April 24, 2019

So much to do in Beatgirls’ Anzac tribute Captivating audiences at Southwards Car Museum with three part vocal harmonies, tight choreography and witty banter, The BeatGirls will sing and dance their way through this tribute to the songs that set dance halls alight in the 1930s and ’40s.

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, We'll Meet Again, Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree, White Cliffs of Dover, It's a Long Way to Tipperary, In the Mood and more... Come prepared to sing along.

During hard times entertainers are often called upon to cheer up the troops and do their bit for the country. So when the going gets tough, The BeatGirls get going... and so should you... down to Southwards at 2pm on Anzac

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KAPITI International poet comes to Paekakariki International spoken word poetry performer RikTheMost - is back at St Peter’s Hall, Paekakariki on Fri 3 May, 7.30pm.

Rik has been granted a Talent In The Arts Visa to stay, perform and teach spoken word in NZ for the next couple of years.

They have also been commissioned by the BBC and have ranked second at the NZ National Slam Finals.

Rik’s inimitable lyrical stylings conjoin intricate wordplay and interesting rhythmical speech with a deep consideration for philosophy, emotion, communication and many of the other facets that make us human.

Tickets can be purchased through EventFinda.

On-the-door sales will be $20.

Friday 3 May, 7:30pm– 9:00pm.

Honouring the World War Two armed forces with songs from the 1930s and ’40s

Zirka Circus performing in Paraparaumu Zirka Circus is New Zealand’s first completely new circus in many years and the first contemporary circus to be owned and operated here by a woman!

Owner/manager Jeni Hou’s family has been in entertainment and circus for 3 generations.

Zirka Circus is committed to bringing a fresh and exciting new look to circus in NZ! You will be amazed and dazzled by the skill, beauty, and strength of our amazing international artists. You

will fall off your seat laughing at our clowns. You will gasp in awe and fear as our acrobats perform tricks never seen here before!

Zirka Circus is ideal entertainment for ALL AGES – from the youngest family members through to couples looking for an amazing night out, and older family members too.

Zirka Circus is on at Kapiti Primary School 2628 April.

The Southward Car Museum – world class!

The Southward Car Museum is a world famous automobile museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles both old and new, as well as three aircraft.

Lots to see and the large outside grounds with a lake behind are ideal for a picnic.

Southwards is rated as one of the best and largest

car museums in the southern hemisphere and you can easily spend a fascinating day there by the time you’ve included a coffee or tea at the Southwards coffee shop.

Located on Otaihanga Road, Otaihanga, just north of Paraparaumu on the old main road north.

To reach it take the Expressway exit at Raumati South to come onto the old state highway route.

Sheepskin products – check out our manuka cremes too!

Sheepskin Sales New Zealand Limited produces its range from quality, 100% natural Australasian sheepskins.

We are a New Zealand based producer of quality sheepskin products who offer a wide range of items available for shipping around the world.

We also stock a range of manuka cremes.

We encourage contact from companies, organisations and individuals should you require more detailed information on our products.

See us at 200 Main Highway, Otaki or call us on 06 364 6161.

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Sheepskin rugs, carseat covers, footwear, possum-merino Lothlorian knitwear, souvenirs 5/200 Main Highway, Otaki

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Wednesday April 24, 2019

Diya Yang, China Cultural Centre, performs a solo dance “Rose”

Tai chi demonstration by David and Ferne Mckenzie, Tai Chi Associates

Jessie Ling plays the traditional Guzheng, or Chineses zither

OUT&about

PHOTOS: Brian Sheppard

The many faces of our community

By Brian Sheppard

The Churton Park Community Association continued its celebration of the suburb’s cultural diversity with its third Multicultural Fair on the Saturday of Easter weekend.

Traditional music, dance and food set the scene for a colourful event.

The fair was again opened by Wellington Mayor Justin Lester and supported by the area’s MPs and Wellington Councillor Peter Gilberd.

The area’s ethnic cultures were well represented, with performance, food and activities from China, Sri Lanka, India,

Germany, the Philippines and Pakeha Kiwis.

Every offering exuded pride and enjoyment, which was clearly appreciated, and contributed to the sense of occasion.

Even after the formal end of the show, people gathered around the Egyptian tabla players and sang along or kept time by clapping in a spontaneous performance of traditional Egyptian songs.

It was a memorable holiday event for the people of Churton park.ur heart.

Having broken the ice, people were relaxed in introducing themselves and continued conversations while enjoying a shared meal.

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SPORT Sports talk

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with Jacob Page

Tiger back on the prowl This Tiger effect is quite something.

While the sporting world and every golfing hack globally basked in the redemption story of Tiger Woods’ Masters victory, the reality is Tiger overcame his own downfall.

His dramatic win at Augusta, his fifth and first in 14 years completed the comeback that would barely be believable as a Hollywood script.

The red shirt, the Nike cap and

that determined stride up the 18th was unmissable television.

However, the cynic in me wanted to examine why Tiger needed a comeback story in the first place.

His fall from grace was not a thing of fate but of poor life choices.

His DUI issues, his infidelity, his womanising all come down to poor choices.

Tiger may be loved by the fans, but in his heyday, the now 43-yearold was not engaging to his fan

base and largely acted like the aloof champion he was.

This 2019 Tiger seems like a more relaxed version of the young golfer who had all the talent in the world but also looked like he carried the globe on his shoulders at the same time.

The world loves a redemption story, and a Tiger Woods redemption story, even if a lot of it was largely self-inflicted, it seems the world just does not care.

One part of the story, that can’t

be blamed on poor choices by Tiger is his bad back.

Multiple back surgeries should have prevented the scenes at Augusta.

For his 9.0am tee time, Tiger reportedly started doing his back stretches six hours prior.

Such a regimen would suggest Tiger won’t be playing high level golf in five years time but that drive to succeed, often found in champions, is clearly still in the belly of the former world No 1.

What’s next for Tiger will be the most fascinating part of the story.

He should contend for more majors this year but going forward, his best chance will always be to add to his five green jackets at Augusta.

His return to form story is complete, though.

If he never wins another major again, that’ll be fine.

Scenes of a fortnight ago will be a final memory remembered with fondness.

Breathtaking game enthrals supporters

By Grant Stephen

It was a humdinger of a match on Good Friday at Alex Moore Park when New World Newlands North Wellington took on Western Suburbs in the Men’s Central League double header weekend.

With few matches scheduled over the long weekend, the large crowd was not disappointed by a tremendous game that enter-

tained and enthralled all of those who ventured out on a sunny but breezy afternoon.

Wests got on the board just four minutes into the match when Oliver Van Rijssel thundered a beautifully curved ball into the top right of North’s net.

Right from the moment the ball was struck it was clear to all that there would be a tick in ledger for the young men from

Endeavour Park.

Hardly 10 minutes had passed when Bertie Fish evened things up for the home side.

The game ebbed and flowed and North Wellington was stretched several times with two goals against them eventuating in the 29th and 30th minutes when North’s defence was in disarray.

Once again however Bertie

Fish restored some order to proceedings with his second goal at the 33rd minute mark.

North Wellington’s attack grew in confidence leading up to the break and the equaliser was scored just one minute into the second half by Kiernan Hughes-Mason to lock the match up at 3 all.

And that’s where things stayed until the final whistle with both

Johnsonville’s Black Sox pitcher off to Prague

Classifieds Public Notices

By Glenise Dreaver

Black Sox pitcher Josh Pettett of Johnsonville leaves for the Men’s International Softball World Championships in Prague on May 26.

The team’s early departure before the first game on June 13 gives them plenty of time to prepare for the first game, a tough draw against the host team Czechoslovakia.

It’s his fifth year as a national rep and he’s been putting on a bit of condition as part of his preparation.

It was 100kg and 6’3 inches until he and management agreed that he pitched harder when heavier, so he’s worked at putting on 12kg.

Heavy weights included in the daily gym routine have helped, but so have plenty of chicken and potatoes he says.

And Josh also does running for fitness.

“I’ll be interested to see if I do pitch harder now.” He’ll find that out at the end of the month’s break he’s taking from softball to make sure he doesn’t get stale.

Josh has also done years of commuting to the US, ever since he moved up from the junior Black Sox, playing for three months in their summer season.

“Two in Kansas, one in Colorado, another one in Nebraska.”

And after Prague, he’s off to Philadelphia.

He’s lucky, he says, that his boss Perry Barber at PBC Building in Newlands, where he is in the second year of his apprenticeship is “really good” about the trips.

On the way to the worlds, the team will build up by playing some 25-30 games.

sides taking a valuable point into the next round on Easter Monday.

I n ot her matches of t he round Waterside Karori drew th ree-all with Wellington United, Napier City Rovers put nine goals past Wairarapa United who could not reply, Lower Hutt beat Stop Out 2-1 and Olympic recorded the same score against Miramar.

Enrolment Scheme Enrolment at the school is governed by an Enrolment Scheme, details of which are available from the school website.

The enrolment of out of zone pupils is governed by the provision of the Education Act 1989. The Board has the opportunity to approve 1 place in year 1 for out of zone students who will become eligible for enrolment during the period April 1 to May 15 2019.

For the students seeking enrolment within this period, who are out of zone, applications are due by 12 noon, Friday 17th May 2019.

Please contact the Office Manager, Houghton Valley School, 110 Houghton Bay Road, Houghton Bay, Wellington, 6023 Tel: 04 939-3318 or email admin@houghton.school.nz If the number of out of zone applicants exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on 17th May 2019. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three working days of the ballot being held.

Black Sox pitcher Josh Pettett in action. PHOTO: Debbie Barker Photography

They’ll play in Chicago, in the Netherlands and elsewhere in Europe.

It seems a lot, but, says Josh, in softball you can have three to four games in a day and they want to be at their peak for Prague.

He’ll have his own cheerleading

team, led by his “Number one fan”.

That’s his grandmother Vicky O’Hagan.

She’ll be there alongside other family members including mum Michelle O’Hagan, who played in the infield for the local team, as well as several family friends.

a) First priority must be given to any applicant who is accepted for enrolment in a special programme run by the school: b) Second priority must be given to any applicant who is the sibling of a current student of the school: c) Third priority must be given to any student who is the sibling of a former student of the school: d) Fourth priority must be given to any applicant who is a child of a former student of the school: e) Fifth priority must be given to any applicant who is either a child of an employee of the board of the school or a child of a member of the board of the school: f) Sixth priority must be given to all other applicants If the board receives fewer applications than there are places available all applicants will be enrolled. We do not have any special programmes, criteria a).

Luana Carroll Principal, Houghton Valley School

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