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Samuel Marsden Collegiate School’s team of Charlotte Cinque, Lexi More, Jemima Jackson and Connie McLauchlan led the field with their EVolocity electric vehicle design.

They were the only all-girls team taking part in the EVolocity Electric Vehicle Building Challenge, where students design, build and compete in electric vehicles.

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Samuel Marsden Collegiate School’s EVolocity team, and the only all-girls team in the competition, took out 4 awards at the EVolocity Electric Vehicle Building Challenge regional finals.

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Marsden’s engineering team a winning combination Continued from page 1.

During the year the Marsden students constructed a cart from recycled materials. They had the chance to test it against other teams at the WellingtonManawatu EVolocity Electric Vehicle Building Challenge regional finals in Palmerston North, with great results. The girls won two of the four awards: Show Stoppers Impact on the Crowd and Event - Best in Show, and the Innovation Award for Engineering Excellence. They came second in the other two awards, Earth Care Recycled or Sustainable Materials with Low Demand on Environment, and Overall Performance. An outstanding achievement for Marsden’s first time engineers, and a feat that also aligns strongly with Marsden’s strategic sustainability goal.

“The girls were amazing, selfmanaging most of this task throughout the year, overcoming COVID setbacks and problem solving along the way”, says their teacher Ms Binns.

Over the course of the year the team worked together to construct their vehicle. Students could choose to build either an electric bike or cart. The girls met most weeks to collaborate

Charlotte Cinque (Year 10) drove the Marsden EVolocity team’s cart to success, at the EVolocity Electric Vehicle Building Challenge regional finals late last month.

on the design and build process.

With an eye on price, sustainability and the stringent safety and build requirements, the girls designed and built their cart out of old shelving, BMX handlebars and chain, water damaged wood,

recycled wheels from a bike repair shop and a repurposed school chair. The electric motor was supplied by EVolocity.

The annual EVolocity electric vehicle building challenge is a national competition for high

I remember the first time I attended I recently hosted a meeting which Waitangi celebrations up included on the local property developers and Treaty Grounds, I expected the representatives from the City and Regional demonstrations and outbursts I had Councils. The background for the meeting seen in need the tomedia year after year was the ensure all people involved in providing housing our electorate, were the more norm.

Thatinyear, other than be people those building themeverything or those a whether coupleitof yelling, regulating and permitting thatwhich building, I recently hosted a meeting included went very smoothly and it was quite understand the issues whichand govern the local property developers a ability convivial time.

However, I saw the representatives from the City and Regional to build the houses everyone agrees background for the meeting media that The night, and yes, the story we Councils. need. was the need to ensure all people involved in was providing about the yelling moreinconsequential housing in our electorate, There are essentially types of whether it be those two building them or those which took place outside the Lower regulating and permittingand thatbrownfields. building, development; greenfields Marae.

Noise makes the news! understand the issues which the Greenfields means building ongovern currently to buildthe the houses everyone agrees Soundeveloped itability is with COVID anti-vaxxer we need. land, typically ex farmland on crowd.

Lots of noise but representing the edges of current urban areas, where There are essentially twowater typessupply of of and like sewers, a infrastructure very small proportion New development; greenfields and brownfields. other essential services don’t exist areof the Zealanders, given nearly 90% Greenfields means building on currently usually built by the developer. undeveloped land, typically ex farmlandhave on eligible over 12 year old population the edges of current urban areas, where had at least one shot.

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We are largely asmeans a population, Brownfields development rebuilding allowed in existing suburbs, especially on existing sites, and there has been doing what wediscussion need to do to prevent considerable recent changing of height limits toinallow fortimes more European style outbreaks, the around how much intensificationwhere should be apartments. allowed in existing suburbs, is especially German Health Minister quoted as changing of height limits to allow for more Both have andtheir winter, saying thattheir byadvantages the end of apartments. disadvantages; Regional Council in people will betheVaccinated, Cured or Both have and more particular seetheir theiradvantages role to prevent Dead. disadvantages; the Regional Council in their role to prevent more we Our particular Traffic see –light system which

school students, organised in partnership with Orion. Sponsors for the Wellington-Manawatu region are Mello Yello E-bikes and Victoria University of Wellington’s Paihau-Robinson Research Institute.

passed through parliament this runoff and materialsimple: ending up in our week, is other relatively whether in harbours, especially the Porirua harbour in Red, Orange or Green, businesses the case of development north of ability to operate andThe our ability to Johnsonville and Newlands.

Wellington gather forarewhatever reason will be City Council concerned that the existing infrastructure cannot handle the pressure it determined by whether unvaccinated comes under new housing areas are people arewhen present or participating. developed.

Existing infrastructure is our aging runoff and other material ending up in Ifand the unvaccinated are excluded by needsespecially upgrading across our city, as harbours, the Porirua harbour in mandate decided by the owners or the case of development north of evidenced by recent pipe failures. An Johnsonvilleofand Newlands.

The Wellington organisers, under Green and Orange advantage intensification of existing areas City Council are concerned that the existing means more people, therefore in particular, normal activities be infrastructure cannot handle the more pressurewill it ratepayers towhen pay for those upgrades. comes new housing areas are able tounder happen. developed. Existing infrastructure is aging Largely, the colour an area is in is and needs upgrading ourmake city, as Developers of courseacross need to a profit, evidenced by recent pipenumber failures. Anof cases, decided by the and wish toofkeep their compliance costs as advantage intensification of existing areas vaccination rates, and the low as possible.

Many believe thepressure Resource on means more people, therefore more ratepayers pay those upgrades.

Management Act for is too cumbersome.

We as the local tohealth system from COVID. government for our part have undertaken to The simple solution for those Developers of course need to make a profit, who rewrite that act. and wish keep their compliance costs as feel liketotheir lives will besuccess restricted The feedback was good, but the will low as possible.

Many believe the Resource by the system, is they just need to be when there are sufficient affordable Management Act is too cumbersome. We as government for our part have undertaken get vaccinated, and stay awaytofrom houses to meet demand.

That is certainly my rewrite that goal as youract.

MP. anti vaccination social media stories The feedback was good, but the success will full of exaggerations, misquotes and be when there are sufficient affordable That, and of course having a vibrant andmy houses to meet demand.

That is certainly outright lies. goal as yourJohnsonville MP. functioning Shopping Centre we So ignore the noise, and enjoy the fact can all be proud of.

That,are and cautiously of course having a vibrant and we reopening under a functioning Johnsonville Shopping Centre we unique system designed keep our There’s getting onto with. can all beplenty proud to of.be death rate the lowest in the developed There’s plenty to be getting on with. world while allowing our economy to thrive.

Thursday November 25, 2021

Nick’s drive gets him to the cusp of national honour

By Jacob Page

Ngauranga plumber and gas fitter Nick Sillars has put himself in contention for a national honour.

Nick, of Straight Flush Plumbing, was named as the Wellington/Marlborough regional finalist for the Young Plumber of the Year 2021 competition.

The competition, held at the Lower Hutt Plumbing World branch, saw nine local plumbers compete for the chance to represent their region at this year’s national finals.

Participants completed a series of 11 plumbing disciplines, which are assessed by a panel of judges, in addition to a written test.

The competition recognises excellence among young plumbers, who must be aged no more than 31 years old to compete and

Nick Sillars of Straight Flush Plumbing, was named as the Wellington/Marlborough regional finalist for the Young Plumber of the Year 2021 competition.

fosters camaraderie and pride within the industry.

As a regional finalist, Nick is among the top ten plumbers from across New Zealand who will participate in the national finals

held at Hamilton early next year.

“I’m pretty ecstatic to be honest,” he says.

“This year was my third time entering the event and the competition really proved that there’s a consistent gold standard of skill amongst top young plumbers in the trade.

“I’m really excited to test myself against the other regional winners in the final to see how well I can do.”

“From two years ago, I’ve gone from an apprentice to fully qualified and there’s been a lot of personal development in that time as well.”

Nick got into plumbing despite being the only tradie in his family.

“My Father thought it would be a good profession for me and I’ve always been mechanically minded and good with my hands.

“It’s funny, because he’s a surgeon and not too many sons of a surgeo become plumbers.

“University never interested me so a trade was it.”

Nick says trades are trying to become more appealing to young people.

“I got my first taste when I was farming and I started my apprenticeship when I was 19.

“I finished my schooling in Wanaka and then wanted to try something new so ended up in Wellington.”

Nick says one day he wants to work for himself.

“I like the idea of being my own boss and my drive is to run a very large plumbing business in the future.

Nick has another year before he is a certified plumber when working for himself could become a reality.

Simon Woolf to stand down from Council at next election Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward councillor Simon Woolf has announced he will stand down from the Wellington City Council at the next election after nine years.

Cr Woolf made the announcement on social media on Monday night saying the timing is right.

“I am proud of what I have been able to achieve.

“Highlights for me include, (in my first term) supporting The WCC Youth Council becoming recognised as being Best Practice, championing the Wilf Glover Terawhiti Artificial Turf, helping to ensure the funding for the Citizen’s Advice Bureau, advocating for Island Bay residents over the cycleway debacle, and promoting the new Conference

and Exhibitions Centre.”

“Indicating my intention now will give time to allow potential future candidates to do due diligence, prepare for a campaign, and seek guidance.

“I have never believed in lengthy terms for any elected office.

“There always needs to be new blood, and new ideas for healthy organisations to succeed.”

Cr Woolf says this three-year term had been challenging.

“This term has taken a heavy toll on me.

“Councils need to enable people the opportunity to stand and represent their community.

“The current Council culture and environment makes a pathway into

inbrief news Marsden artist in residence Samuel Marsden Collegiate School is looking for the next person for their Artist in Residence programme.

Marsden School established the Artist in Residence Programme in 1999 and continues each year to build a legacy of strong associations with professional practicing artists and designers. This year’s Marsden Artist in Residence was artist and educator William Docherty.

William began his 6 weeks at the school May this year, creating his own body of work and inspiring students along the way.

Community Garden Day Saturday Community Gardens Open Day is coming up on Saturday and everyone is invited!

From 10am to 4pm, you can visit a community garden and join a working bee, learn some new skills, or just meet some fellow enthusiasts.

Gardens to visit include Khandallah Community Garden, Northern Community Garden, Tawa Community Garden and Brooklyn Community Orchard.

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Council difficult, and being on Council, even more difficult.

“It needs to change, with less party politics centred on The Beehive, and no more aggressive personality politics.”

“There needs to be a working environment where elected representatives can do what they were elected to do, and make Wellington a great city.

I remain committed to Wellington, the city I love.”

Cr Woolf says he will now have more time to devote to family and various charities and believes his time as a councillor will serve him well in whatever comes next.

Simon Woolf will stand down The next council elections will be from the Wellington City in October next year.

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Thursday November 25, 2021

From Brazil to New Zealand for love

Dulce Piacentini has become the new manager at the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Johnsonville.

Love brought Dulce Piacentini to New Zealand, and in July she took up a job that she loves, becoming the new manager at the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in Johnsonville.

The busy bureau is based in the Community Centre building off Frankmoore Avenue.

“Love is actually what brought me from Brazil to New Zealand 13 years ago,” Dulce says.

“I met my husband, a Brazilian living in Wellington, when he was on holiday in my hometown.

“It was love at first sight and that’s when I knew Aotearoa would forever be part of my life,” she says.

“Because I had already lived in other countries around the world – Israel, Spain, England –, moving from South America to Oceania was not a hard decision to make.

I had met Kiwis when “I lived at a kibbutz, in Israel, many years before, and my first impression of New Zealanders was a pretty good one.

“At that time though, I never could’ve imagined I’d live here and raise Kiwi children.

“I have a nine-year-old boy and a seven-year-old girl).”

Dulce first visited the CAB at the Wellington Central Bureau (now at James Smiths Corner) when, as a new arrival to New Zealand, she needed a JP. She discovered this was just one of many services on offer there.

“I was impressed with the fact that there was an organisation that would help me with anything for free!” she said. “Having a human rights background. I’ve always believed the first step to exercise your rights is to know about them.

“Citizens Advice Bureau does exactly that.”

CAB offers information and advice to anyone (not only citizens!) who are facing a situation where they don’t know what to do or what their rights are, Dulce explains. “We also help people access services they need. We let them know their options and support them in their choices, so that they feel empowered to act on them.”

“Our volunteers have access to a lot of relevant information, as well as useful life experience,” she says.

“We’ve recently helped people to sort out tricky car insurance issues, and problems when a flatmate (or a

landlord) doesn’t follow the rules.

We have experts who can help with employment issues or consumer challenges like getting repairs to a car or appliance.

“Our immigration specialist is almost always busy.

“But we are also there with a listening ear, if you just want to talk over a problem. It’s free and confidential.”

Today, Dulce is also the Special Officer for Human Rights at the United Nations Association of New Zealand.

“I really love the fact that I can bring together the international aspect of human rights at the UNANZ and the local people’s rights at CAB! I couldn’t be happier about my professional life right now,” she says.

CAB volunteers are a diverse and friendly group who have regular training, including a thorough induction for newcomers.

“The feedback we get from CAB volunteers is that they find providing the CAB service rewarding and purposeful,” Dulce says.

“Pass by our Johnsonville CAB if you want to fill in an application form.”

Climate change exhibition in Johnsonville Our Climate Future, a touring pop-up exhibition about climate change, is on at Johnsonville Library from now until December 5.

The free exhibition, developed by the Ministry for the Environment and hosted by Wellington City Council, gives an overview of why climate change is happening and how we can all create a better climate future together.

The effects of climate change are being felt around the world and are already having an impact on Aotearoa. New Zealand’s average temperatures are warming, sea level is rising and extreme weather events are becoming more frequent.

Wellington Mayor Andy Foster says we all need to be aware of the climate crisis and take actions to limit global warming.

“Climate change is not something that will happen in the future. We’re already feeling its impact here in Wellington.

“We’re taking the climate crisis seriously, as outlined in the latest update of our climate action plan, Te Atakura – First to Zero.

“City-wide emission reductions focus on transport, building energy, advocacy, planning and urban form, and the Council itself. This exhibition is timely as it coincides with our community consultation

on Let’s Get Wellington Moving, the draft District Plan and Paneke Pōneke.”

Almost $30 million has been allocated to climate action initiatives over the next decade, in addition to the $226 million investment in cycleways, and the zero- and lowcarbon transport options planned

by Let’s Get Wellington Moving.

At the exhibition visitors can calculate their personal carbon footprint and find out the best ways to reduce it.

There’s also an opportunity for visitors to enter a pledge booth and record the climate action they want to take.

Our Climate Future, a touring pop-up exhibition about climate change, is at the Johnsonville Library from now until December 5.

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Transmission Gully work carries on Construction on Transmission Gully is inching closer to the finish line, but the contractor, Wellington Gateway Partnership (WGP), and their sub-contractor, CPB HEB Joint Venture, still have more work to do before the road can open.

With both the northern and southern ends of the new motorway starting to look more complete, it’s important to remember there is still work to be done behind the hills and on the safety and quality assurance tests and consent tasks that need to be completed for the road to safely and legally open to traffic.

Under the Public Private Partnership (PPP) contract, it is the responsibility of WGP and the builder, CPB

HEB, to deliver a road that meets the safety, quality and environmental standards agreed in the contract, and expected by the public.

These tests are important, not just to meet the contractual requirements, but to help ensure there are no major issues that would require repairs after the road opens to traffic, which could lead to frustrating and disruptive closures for motorists.

There are 100 safety and quality assurance tests the contract stipulates must be met before the road can open. WGP and the builder also need to complete 45 consent tasks in order to meet the contractual requirements for road opening.

Northbound work on the road surface where Trans-

mission Gully will connect with the existing State Highway 1 was finished over the weekend, with southbound paving scheduled to take place this weekend.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is reminding people that while the road may start to look finished, the safety, compliance and assurance tests still need to be completed for the road to open safely to traffic.

Once those standards are met, the PPP contract will move into the service phase - the 25-year maintenance and operations period which will be managed by WGP and their maintenance and operations subcontractor, Ventia, after which it will be handed to Waka Kotahi at an agreed standard.

Fallen falcons spark changes to park’s power poles A pair of native kārearea (New Zealand falcons) found dead in Whitireia Park have evoked a significant infrastructure adjustment to the park’s power poles.

One of the coordinators of the Whitireia Park Restoration Group (WPRG) and former Greater Wellington biodiversity advisor Robyn Smith, recounted the events that led to this change, “Wendy Barry, a member of our group, discovered the kārearea under a pole on the hill in the park. An email to Radio New Zealand voicing my concerns made its way to the lines company, Wellington Electricity (WE), who were very concerned to hear that the kārearea had been electrocuted”.

Kārearea electrocution is a common problem throughout Aotearoa as they like to perch on high vantage points to find their prey and defend their territory. The power pole in question is the highest one in the park.

Conducted by Nick Fox and Colin Wynn, a 5-year radio tracking study of kārearea on the Wairau Plain, Marlborough identified the cause of death in 21 birds, with 47% dying by electrocution.

“It may be a common problem but it is avoidable. “We were devastated by these deaths and prevention would allow these beautiful birds and any young falcon, looking for their own territory, to live and breed safely in Whitireia”

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A pair of native kārearea (New Zealand falcons) found dead in Whitireia Park have evoked a significant infrastructure adjustment to the park’s power poles.

added Smith.

In the New Year, alongside regular maintenance to the park’s poles, an innovative solution devised by WE will be installed across the park’s poles. When completed, the risk for these precious birds will be greatly reduced allowing them to breed and thrive in the park once again.

“It goes to show the strength in community voice, backed by the ongoing support of Greater Wellington’s biodiversity and parks team. The support they’ve shown our group, it’s as if I never left!” remarked Smith.

Gratitude for the upcoming work by WE was echoed by Kim Broad, Greater Wellington’s Biodiversity Advisor “We are extremely thankful for the action taken by both groups. It’s comforting to

know there will soon be mitigations in place”.

WPRG’s work in Whitireia Park predates even any Greater Wellington involvement, with pest control and revegetation starting back in 2006. As Kārearea nest on the ground, the group’s efforts are critical to maintaining the birds’ safety in the park.

A herculean effort we’re incredibly grateful for acknowledged Broad, “With the group managing pest control and community planting projects, we can put more resource in to large scale weed control in the park. It’s about working together but to each of our strengths.

Kārearea numbers in the park are being further supported with members of WPRG planting tōtara for future roosting places.

The Council is seeking your views on the draft District Plan (which is mainly focused on various zoning for different housing densification levels). As the city grows, we also must ensure we plan the necessary built and social infrastructure required that supports housing for people.

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So have your say on how best this can be done. Consultation is open until 14 December Some things to think about • •

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Update from your local city councillor

Medium Density - Government’s new rules for up to 3 storey town houses allows for equitable and gradual change in growth across all suburbs (subject to clear design guides) providing much of the growth needed.

Khandallah, Ngaio & Crofton Downs - almost half these suburbs will be zoned by Council for 6 storey (can go to 10 with resource consent) because the Council has said all stops along Johnsonville Branch Railway Line are “rapid transit”. This is despite evidence showing limited capacity for growth on the line, the line not offering up mass rapid transit (which is only currently planned for the East and South through LGWM) and none of the suburbs are defined as main town centre hubs.

Karori - no investment or increased zoning planned to provide for growth in housing, business areas, infrastructure, or better transport access to the suburb Significant natural areas (SNAs) - private land designated will have restrictions and likely remove property owner rights to develop their properties.

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

Question: What is something you must have at your Christmas table?

Amy Clifford

Ashley Fox

Bridie McAndrew

Joyce Reed

Nora Mansfield

Tara Bramwell

Must have for me is family.

I am a bit traditional and must have Christmas pudding.

We always have to have Christmas crackers for the bad jokes.

My mum who is in her 80’s.

My grandkids. It is all about the kids having a great day.

My cousins and a Christmas ham.

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.

Based on incorrect information Dear Editor It is good to see interest in local body politics (Letters,18 Nov), but Ray Chung’s conclusions would have been more convincing were they based on correct information.

Prior to the council debate on the vacancy created by Cr Malcolm Sparrow’s resignation, I was contacted by a journalist and declared that I was unavailable.

I did not decline the position.

The next highest polling candidate was not independent, but stood for a party.

Finally, it is a legal requirement for councillors to fully use the salary pool, which is set by the Remuneration Authority and based on the collective workload.

It is unfortunate that the Northern Ward will be under-represented on

Council, but it is difficult to find a person who would be up to speed immediately, have broad support, and be prepared to fill a short-term, insecure position.

Both ward councillors did their best to make this happen.

Peter Gilberd

Caroline finds her calling at Huntleigh Home

Join the family Nursing with Enliven

Enliven provides a welcoming environment for its nursing staff, who soon become part of the family. We offer an inspiring work setting and on-the-job training.

Our flexible hours can support your study and family commitments, while providing an environment that is supportive and most importantly fun.

Support elders in your community to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives.

Join our team!

visit: www.enlivencentral.org.nz/jobs to see our latest listings or email recruit@psc.org.nz

Huntleigh Home clinical coordinator Caroline Vincent enjoys working in a place that meets her values and supports her learning.

Caroline joined the team at the Enliven home in Karori after her nursing studies helped her realise where she wanted to apply what she’s learnt.

“I wanted to learn about the health trajectory for elders so I could give families the bigger picture with reassurance and clarity as to what they might expect for their loved ones,” she says.

She says the home allows her to do that, while also providing an environment where she is supported to continue her studies.

“The Enliven training meets my values and supports me. What is unique is that Enliven has its own Nurse Practitioner and GP working together to provide oversight to all the Wellington facilities without having to rely on an external GP clinic.”

Caroline’s journey to her current role began 10 years ago when, at 24, she says she had to stop and think hard about what best to do with her biology degree and her life.

“I took a year off and then applied to do nursing,” she says. “I became passionate about mental health and older people, particularly those with dementia which led to more study.”

Caroline’s post graduate certificate in mental health involved time at Kenepuru Hospital’s geriatric psychiatric ward Te Whare Ra Uta which specialises in care for people with dementia.

Next her studies took her in the direction of community focused intellectual disability

Clinical coordinator Caroline Vincent puts her study into best practice.

forensics at Haumietiketike, also part of Kenepuru Hospital.

Then after having two children Caroline sought a more permanent position where she could put all her study into practice and got a job at Huntleigh Home, her ideal environment for continuing to learn.

With a master’s degree in mind Caroline has not finished her studies yet but for now she says she is in just the right place.

Enliven is always on the lookout for great people to join the team. If you, or someone you know is looking for a role in aged care, visit www.psc.org.nz/jobs or email: recruit@psc.org.nz. PBA.

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However if the symptoms go on for longer, then a visit to the doctor is advisable. Vomiting and diarrhoea causes the loss of body fluids and important electrolytes (salts), and if it goes on for a longer period of time can result in dehydration.

Babies under 12 months of age are particularly prone to diarrhoea and vomiting from contaminated food and drink and they can become dehydrated very quickly- for example the bottle of formula milk left out of the fridge.

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In By Xmas? YIP! 8 Link Road, Newlands 5

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Sturdy and well-built, these 1960s Newlands properties have stood the test of time and have proved very suitable for modernization into contemporary family homes. The location is ideal with a bus stop right outside, local shops and schools just down the road and it is in the middle of a very popular area for young families.

Freshly carpeted, its weatherboard construction and large windows mean it is low maintenance and light and airy and ready for its new owners to be in for Christmas. Its three bedrooms are doubles, there is a separate

FOR SALE

bathroom/toilet and the private back yard is a true sun trap.

With garage and off-street parking and a mere two-minute drive to the expressway into the CBD, its location is hard to beat. But it is its 'good bones' and sunny disposition that will really appeal, that and its clear potential for further modernisation.

Tender 3:00pm Thursday 9th December 2021

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A sunsoaked beautifully planted corner section is the perfect setting for this

Here's an opportunity to live in a great location handy to Churton Park

grand 4 bdrm family home. Three large living rooms, sparkling new kitchen

School and Kindergarten and a quick walk away from the bus route.

and private outdoor living. Easy walk to the bus and the Tennis Club and park.

Deadline Sale 2:00pm Wednesday 8th December 2021

Always popular brick and cedar weatherboard exterior, with a spacious living room opening to a private patio and fully fenced garden with a bush backdrop and abundant birdlife.

Deadline Sale 2:00pm Wednesday 15th December 2021

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Summer Stunner? YIP! 4 Tobago Crescent, Grenada North 3

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This very tidy family home will surprise and delight with its fresh decor, open plan living and sunny deck and garden that makes the most of its northerly aspect. Being within easy access of the state highway and the shops and schools of Tawa, it really is worth having a look and offers a great way to climb on the Northern suburbs property ladder.

With a garage underneath, this family home is elevated from street level with a very attractive open-plan living/dining area with a fully equipped kitchen. This part of the home is to the rear and flows to a very sunny,

FOR SALE

north-facing deck and manageable garden which is fully-fenced - perfect for children and hosting summer BBQs with friends and family. The outlook is towards the countryside beyond and this area is quiet and family-friendly - effectively just for the people who live there as there is no through traffic.

Tender 3:00pm Thursday 2nd December 2021

Rene Kilmartin 027 495 4164

Anita Corlett & William YIP 021 022 56795

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Our busy lifestyles in the modern world leave little time to worry about

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of the gym, swimming pool and tennis court right in the complex.

Tender 3:00pm Thursday 2nd December 2021

Tender 3:00pm Thursday 2nd December 2021

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Anita Corlett & William YIP

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Next Generation Real Estate.

Absolute Perfection? YIP! 17A Simla Crescent, Khandallah 5

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Securely positioned behind automatic gates and set well back from the road, this beautiful Alan Minty designed family home combines quality and style in one of Wellington's most desirable suburbs.

Set over three levels with large double garage and huge games room/man cave, this area is well separated from the main living areas above. Stairs lead up to a stunning formal living area with floor-to-ceiling windows and wood panelled, cathedral ceilings with French doors that open to a sunny and private courtyard, landscaped gardens and sheltered

FOR SALE

outdoor entertainment area. A second lounge, family room and formal dining area also open to this space making for superb indoor/outdoor flow for summer parties. Stunning design and very 'liveable' this magnificent home is a place to create many happy memories.

Tender 3:00pm Thursday 2nd December 2021

Shannon Crawford, Team YIP 027 665 2501

Anita Corlett & William YIP 021 022 56795

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Next Generation Real Estate.

Location, Sun and Space?

YIP! 10 Black Rock Road, Newlands 3

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Location, location, location!! This Newlands gem is so close to the expressway, local schools, Newlands shopping complex and nearby central Johnsonville. This could be the one you have been waiting for! A great starter property to get you on the ladder or a family home which offers a private retreat tucked away and above its neighbours. There are many options on offer here but location has always been key!

FOR SALE

As you approach from the driveway you'll notice the huge garage with hobby-room behind - loads of storage space and room for vehicles to park and turn around. Then you enter the home, which has elevated views across the valley from the large North-facing conservatory that runs the length of the living area - basking in all-day sun.

Tender 3:00pm Wednesday 15th December 2021

Linda Huynh, Team YIP 027 586 6046

Anita Corlett & William YIP 021 022 56795

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36 Rochdale Drive

Churton Park

11:00am - 11:45am

73 Stewart Drive

Johnsonville

1:00pm - 1:30pm

10 Millward Street N

Newtown

11:00am - 11:30am

52 Oriel Avenue

Tawa

1:00pm - 1:45pm

107 Gillespies Road

Birchville

11:00am - 11:30am

3B Glenwood Grove

Woodridge

1:00pm - 1:30pm

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Newlands

11:00am - 11:30am

35 Mauldeth Terrace

Churton Park

1:00pm - 1:45pm

47 Hawtrey Terrace

Churton Park

11:00am - 11:45am

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Khandallah

1:30pm - 2:30pm

24A Lyndhurst Road

Tawa

11:00am - 11:45am

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Tawa

1:30pm - 2:00pm

81A Churton Drive

Churton Park

11:00am - 11:45am

39A Dominion Park Street

Johnsonville

1:45pm - 2:15pm

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Titahi Bay

11:30am - 12:00pm

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Ascot Park

1:45pm - 2:45pm

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Churton Park

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Newlands

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Tawa

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Johnsonville

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Newlands

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8 Link Road

Newlands

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Newlands

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2 Ridley Green

Churton Park

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143 Navigation Drive

Whitby

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1/55 Gordon Street

Avalon

12:00pm - 12:30pm

4 Montserrat Place

Grenada Village

2:45pm - 3:30pm

10 Black Rock Road

Newlands

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27 / 232 Middleton Road

Churton Park

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7 Hislop Way

Johnsonville

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7C Cheyne Walk

Newlands

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18 Langwell Place

Papakowhai

12:30pm - 1:30pm

66/232 Middleton Road

Churton Park

3:00pm - 3:30pm

29 Oakleigh Street

Maungaraki

1:00pm - 2:00pm

7 & 9 York Avenue

Manor Park

3:00pm - 3:30pm

10 Te Kiteroa Grove

Churton Park

1:00pm - 1:30pm

75 Dress Circle

Newlands

3:00pm - 3:30pm

43 Ironside Road

Johnsonville

1:00pm - 1:45pm

17 Baylands Drive

Newlands

3:00pm - 3:30pm

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The Big Spring Summer Clean!

Ngaio’s Christmas Live festivities will return to the streets of the suburb next month.

Photo: Colin McDiarmid,

Christmas Live in Ngaio Christmas Live! in Ngaio is back for another year.

“I love Christmas,” says Ngaio Union Church Minister, Sue Brown.

“I love everything about it - every shiny bauble, every Christmas ham, pavlova, Christmas cracker and every bit of tinsel.

“And of course, there are the carols and the Christmas Story of Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus.

“The shepherds, wise men and angels.”

“This December, focusing on something outside the anxiety of Covid concerns will be very welcome,” she adds.

On Sunday, December 5, Ngaio Union Church is giving everyone the chance to enjoy an hour’s breather.

A time to enjoy some peace and to share the Christmas story together.

All this will happen on the streets of Ngaio.

Christmas Live! is coming back to Ngaio.

And it isn’t called ‘live’ for nothing!

There’ll be live animals, angels, shepherds and (all being well, if he arrives on time, a real baby, as well as live music and actors, to bring the story to life.

“Everyone’s very welcome,” says Sue. “This is a time for all the family.”

Get ready to journey back in time to first century Palestine with Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus and a joyful host of animals, shepherds, wise men and angels.

Join the adventure at 4.30pm on Sunday 5th December, starting in the Ngaio Town Hall car park.

The story continues through Cummings Park, finishing at Ngaio Union for Christmas treats.

Hey Everyone! It is finally looking like we have some great Spring weather, Wellington may breach the elusive 20 degrees and we may even have enough consecutive sunny days to dry the lawn enough to be mown.

As most of you will be winding down for the year, it is the perfect time to unwind, reflect on this crazy year and catch-up on all the housework around the place.

The perfect place to start, is to grab some boxes, organise your things and declutter the crap out of your lives. Unfortunately, in today’s disposable world, far too many things end up in landfill, which is why we sponsor multiple Waste Minimisation initiatives. Before you dump everything off to your local op shop - what you may not know, is that most op-shops sadly throw away a lot of what they cannot sell. So, what eco-conscious options do you have? here are 5 quick tips that you may not have considered.

1. Schools / Playcentres / Kindergartens – If you have good quality children’s resources, books, activities – check in with your local child education providers! Even if they don’t have immediate need themselves, there are also people who collect these for children in need by locally and internationally.

2. Free for All – They have opened a store in Porirua, and for a small donation, everything in the shop is FREE. Started by a Johnsonville local, the concept of a ‘free shop’ is gaining huge momentum. So, all your donated goods will be rehomed lovingly. ‘Don’t Bin it, Share it’, keep items out of landfill.

3. Sell it – Have a garage sale, put it up

online! Facebook do a great marketplace.

When we help our clients clear their house out, it always amazes them what their perceived ‘junk’ is worth. Every dollar counts and one person’s junk can literally be another’s treasure!

4. Repair it – Unfortunately in today’s world, it can be cheaper to buy new than to repair. But there are many things worth repairing – Shoes can be resoled cheaply, cordless vacuums commonly just need a new battery, power / garden tools may just need a service & repairing good clothes isn’t actually that expensive – Worth a thought!

5. Bulk Recycling – If you have collected up a lot of recycling over the years, you can take it all to your local recycling centre and drop it all off for free. These are commonly located next to landfills in Wellington. It is a great place to drop off that 80” TV Box you got at boxing day or if you are STILL recycling all those beer bottles from Lockdown. They can even accept garden waste there too!

Once you have reached your desired distance from being labelled a hoarder – let’s keep it that way! Buy less things, get quality manufacturing, avoid single-use plastic and be as paper-less as possible.

Live Simply, Give More, Expect Less Have a wonderful week!

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Johnsonville and Newlands actors set to star Multiple Newlands and Johnvonville residents will star in two upcoming originally written and directed theatre productions.

Sceptics, cynics and realists collide, nihilism is reborn in Isaac Andrews original production of An Encyclopaedic Instruction. While precarious realities of internet vulnerability confront lies, love, betrayal and trust, in Ace Dalziel’s And They Were Wrong.

After a sell out season of 2020’s Campfire Calamity, these two zealous, chaotic and dynamic artists, have another fantastic event coming your way! This December, Ace and Isaac bring their individual creative expertise and ambitions to the surface with each their own originally written and directed productions.

Taking the stage from December 15 to 19, at Wellington’s Courtenay Creative, Isaac Andrews calls lovers of gore, thriller and horror for his play: An Encyclopaedic Instruction. Building upon

avant-garde and psychologically thrilling, kitchen-sink realism, here lies a decrypt, abandoned, grimetiled room. Chained to the ceiling is an abused, bleeding Jeremiah, played by Johnsonville resident and Newlands College student, Russell Gill. Next to a table, on it, towers thousands of papers. Their escape entails searching for the combination code, freeing their neck; though they must fulfil the instructions along the way. Featuring an escape room play, the ‘instructions’ of which are interchangeable, swapping in and out to appeal to YOU, the audience, and your reactions. This show delves into many underlying difficulties of a queer mind experiencing strife with those we consider friends. It’s a harrowing, enlightening peak into the ever-passionate, but poignantly struggling, human condition.

And They Were Wrong discusses the dangers of meeting strangers online. Bold, truthful and heartful And

They Were Wrong shows audiences just how traumatizing early internet access was, and has the potential to open up the eyes of those having their own kids to the dangers of letting them go online unsupervised. And They Were Wrong follows a young girl, Laura, also played by Russell Gill, who is fighting for her rights as a trans woman at her small town school. Closely by her side (well, sort of) is Rocket, the feisty internet friend that Laura met on Tumblr. Lies, love, betrayal and trust all come to a head in AND THEY WERE WRONG, a new play written and directed by Ace Dalziel.

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Khandallah REBUS take a trip The REBUS Club of Khandallah were back meeting in October after a two-month hiatus.

The REBUS Club of Khandallah is a club for seniors and meets monthly in the Khandallah Bowling Club in Woodmancote Road.

The August and September REBUS meetings were cancelled because of Covid 19, but the committee decided to hold the October meeting taking certain precautions.

The speaker was Dr Rob Langridge, from the Institute of Geological and Nuclear Sciences Limited, Two new members were welcomed into REBUS. This month, the REBUS Gardening Group had a visit to the former prison gardens at Mount Crawford, on the Miramar Peninsula.

The group was able to catch a bus at Khandallah village which took them all the way to

The Khandallah REBUS garden group took a visit to the Miramar Peninsula as their monthly meetings restarted.

Mt Crawford, a journey of over an hour, and an opportunity to view Wellington on the way.

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Prisoners from the now closed Mount Crawford Prison had gardens at Mount Crawford for over

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The Miramar Prison Community Gardens are now run by volunteers and involves the Predator Free Miramar Movement and Te Motu Kairangi, who have planted over 21,000 native plants on the Miramar Peninsula.

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The next REBUS Meeting is on tomorrow at 10am.

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by Airini Beautrais, winner of the Jann Medlicott Acorn Prize for Fiction at the 2021 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards. The annual competition is open to Year 12 and 13 students in the wider Wellington region.

Speaking at the awards from her home in Whanganui via Zoom, Beautrais noted, “While writers may hone their craft over decades of experience, there is an energy and passion in young people’s writing that is special to them, and this is why I so enjoy any opportunity I have to read poetry and fiction by young people.”

Beautrais said she chose the winning story, ‘Oxford’, on the strength of its craft, character development, and narrative arc.

The cafe with the huge fan base!

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King born in stable It was on a cold night, two thousand years ago, outside a sleepy town called Bethlehem. There, in a stable filled with animals was the couple, Joseph, and his pregnant wife Mary.

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Tawa Squash Club is about to get a whole lot bigger with the addition of a new court over the holiday break.

The new court will allow for more members and will accommodate terraced seating and a glass back making for a much better Composed by Tony Watling 11th. Nov. 2015 viewing experience.

Club manager Peter Bowers says the new court will also enable the club to hold some major OF events.

POOLS SATISFACTION “It’s My Party (And I’ll Die If I Want to)” “We have to meet the minimum viewing ends November 27. For patriarch Ron criteria for some events and at the moment Our summer pools were built by us. the clock’s ticking … Sweetly dark we can only accommodate around 12 Blends in well did cause no fuss. comedy. kat-theatre.org.nz people,” he says.

With hydro slide will cause a splash.

He estimates the new court will cost And to it many people dash. around half a million dollars.

Through native bush we twist and wiggle.

“We have been talking about doing it for From the children brings a giggle. ages and we got plans done years ago and Severn days a week the place is open. we can’t do a membership drive because we Hot summer days we all are hopen!

It is with great sadness that we have get too congested at peak times and people decided to cancel our Friendship get a bit grumpy about it,” Peter says.

Christmas lunch Dec 7. We look Once the school year finishes excavation forward to re-uniting with you all on Public Notice work will begin because they will need to Tuesday February 1. have traffic management on the main road.

OF THE D A Y “It is going to be quite awkward because Wainuiomata Squash Club we are right next to the school,” he says.

Situation Vacant AGM “We will be able to get the base done and 51. J.K. in January we can start on the construction.”

Rowling The club has already raised three quarters 7.00pm chose the of theMonday money needed for the extension and 30th November unusual At the Clubrooms name Trades and Services ‘Hermione’ Corner of Main Road so young and Moohan Streets, Wainuiomata The Blenheim Sun girls in Marlborough wouldn’t is looking for a new be teased Bringing local news for being journalist to join our team.

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Peter says they are confiVacant dent that once the Situation shell is built they will have secured the rest of the funding needed for completion.

“We have five grant applications out that will be determined in the next three weeks so I am expecting we will get what we need.”

Tawa is the biggest club in Wellington by numbers with around 300 members.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Cricket Australia’s Paine-ful choice backfires Whether Tim Paine should have lost the captaincy of the Australian cricket team is burying the main issue.

Should he have received the opportunity in the first place is the bigger talking point.

I don’t think he should have.

Paine stepped down from his role on the eve of the Ashes series after a historic Cricket Australia investigation into text messages sent to a colleague surfaced.

Paine made the decision to resign

– just weeks out from the start of the series against England – after it became clear to him that details of the incident in 2017 were about to be made public.

He said the CA investigation had exonerated him but that he “deeply” regretted his actions at the time and still to this day.

CA accepted Paine’s decision to stand down, effective immediately, and the national selection panel will now have to begin the process of identifying and appointing a new

captain to lead the side before the first Test in Brisbane on December 8.

Paine had been in the role – termed by some as Australia’s second highest-profile job after the nation’s prime minister – since March 2018.

He took the job from Steve Smith in the wake of the ball tampering affair and was seen as a steady pair of hands to guide Australian cricket.

If the details of the investigation

had been made public at the start of his tenure, it’s likely Paine’s captaincy would have ended before it even started.

I don’t have a problem with a raunchy text message to a significant other as long as it’s consensual and it seems Paine’s wife has forgiven him for his indiscretion which is good enough for me.

However, such behavior should have ruled him out of ever being an option for test captain in the first place.

The rest of the world has a low opinion of the culture of Australian cricket over the years and Paine, long held up as the positive change sweeping over the team, has blotted his copy book and so has Cricket Australia by picking him.

It’s an ethical debate and it appears Paine is still keen to be considered for selection but in my view, he was a tidy gloveman and mediocre batsman who will now struggle to hold his place in the team.

Hareen signs off with a smile

By Jacob Page

Outgoing Johnsonville batsman Hareen Silva says the club has been more like a second family over the years.

The talented Sri Lankan left hander will move to Melbourne in the coming days to be with his partner after spending more than a decade in the middle-order of Johnsonville.

Silva played his 153rd on Saturday, making 30.

“I can’t thank the entire club enough.

“They’re more than just a team for me, they’re mates that I’ve spent a lot of Saturdays with and we’ve had a lot of fun.”

Hareen arrived in New Zealand in August 2010 and commenced playing for the club at the start of that season.

Barring a two year stint in Auckland, Silva has been a constant starter in the Johnsonville premier team.

Silva scored 3660 runs for the club from 158 innings including 12 not outs and highest score of 131 at an average of 24.90.

Silva says he thought the Pearce Cup triumph last season would be his last game but with Covid-19 proving challenging for travel, he was able to sneak in a few more games.

“I was really proud to be part of the Pearce Cup victory clearly and I thought that was a great way to go out but I got a few more goes.

“The club has always pushed to be taken seriously in premier cricket and last season, I feel we achieved that,” he says.

When he first arrived, Hareen would open or bat No 3 but has since found himself the glue of the top-order at No 5.

“Certainly I would have liked my average to be higher but I’ve made some contributions to the team over the years that I am proud of.”

He says upon arrival, he had to get used to the greener Wellington pitches.

“In Sri Lanka, pitches are usually flat and here they bounce more and there’s movement.

“The first year was tricky but I found my feet.”

He says he is sad to go but will continue to play in Melbourne once he is settled and has found a club.

Johnsonville captain Rakitha Weerasundara says Silva has been an asset from start-to-finish.

“He’s done so much for the club not only on the field but off it as well and his contributions have helped us get to where we are today.

“He’s an ideal club man and has a smile that is instantly recognisable.

“We’ll miss him for sure.”

Sri Lankan born Hareen Silva (middle) has been an instrumental part of the Johnsonville Cricket Club for more than a decade. He played his last game for the club on Saturday as he heads to Melbourne.

Johnsonville batsmen fail to fire

By Jacob Page

Johnsonville cricket captain Raki Weerasundara.

Johnsonville’s batsmen failed to make the most of their starts as they fell to a seven wicket loss to Taita at Alex Moore Park on Saturday.

Four of Johnsonville’s top five batsmen made it to 25 but not one of them got the big score needed on a good pitch.

Captain Rakitha Weerasundara top-scored with 37 with Hareen Silva, in his final game after 12 seasons at the club.

Johnsonville lost wickets at regular intervals and sputtered their way to 169 all out in the 47th over.

Taita opening bowler Matt Kelly took three for 16 off his 6.1 overs.

Johnsonville needed early wickets and set attacking fields as a result, however, the breakthroughs never came.

Taita opener Toby Barton made 60 off 66 and Mitchell Scott hit an

unbeaten 55 as Taita cruised to the target with 18 overs to spare.

The result leaves Johnsonville with a win, loss and a rain-out after three games.

Weerasundara says the top-order batsmen needed to take responsibility for the loss.

“Nothing wrong with the pitch at all, we just didn’t make the most of the starts,” he says.

“We know someone in our topfive had to go on with and and make a big score and when that doesn’t happen, it makes things very tough.

“It was a mixture of everything,” he says. “Poor shot selection and early season form.

“We aren’t going to panic because we’ve all been here before.”

Johnsonville will host Onslow at Alex Moore Park on Saturday.

In other results; Upper Hutt beat Onslow by 17 runs and Karori beat Eastern Suburbs by 16 runs.

Festival of Cricket this Sunday at Alex Moore Park Alex Moore Park will host a Festival of Cricket on Sunday.

The event will be run by Johnsonville Cricket Club to welcome new clubrooms as well as showcase local talent across all age grades.

There will also be a feast of cricket with the Onslow first XI playing a Newlands College invitational XI from 9am.

From 12:30pm there will be a skills and drills session run by Johnsonville premier players.

At 1:30pm there will be a two-hour showcase of girls cricket before the Johnsonville premier team play Wellington Under19s in a twenty20 game.

Johnsonville junior players who attend the event also have the chance to win some spot prizes including a crazy catch, a batting net and a Kilbirnie Sports voucher.

Johnsonville Cricket Club’s Rick Mudgway says the event will be an ideal way to start the junior season and celebrate the recent accomplishments of the club.

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