25 September Wainuiomata News

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By Megan Connolly

It is a tale as old as time, true as it can be, it’s beauty and the beast!

There is a week until the metaphorical curtains rise on Acting Out’s Beauty and the Beast Jr and the cast of youngsters aged from nine to 16 have been rehearsing hard to perfect their dance moves, lines and singing voices.

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For many of the youngsters, this is their first time performing. For others it isn’t their first but they have taken on other roles within the show like creating choreography.

Playing at the Wainuiomata High School Auditorium from October 3 to 6, the show is a perfect opportunity for people of all ages, and families, to have a fun night out and see young local talent.

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No one’s as slick as Gaston, no one’s quick as Gaston! Silly Girls Eliana Matheson, Emily Smithies and Stella Byrne fawn over the handsome Gaston played by Xavier Joyce in Acting Out’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

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Beauty and the Beast showcases young local talent Continued from page 1.

This is the newly formed Acting Out’s second musical

production following last year’s Sound of Music.

Created by locals Jeremy

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Sayde Yuile as Lumiere in the upcoming production of Beauty and the Beast Jr. PHOTO: Supplied

and Coral Yulie and Emily Weston, Acting Out is a way to introduce the younger local performers to the world of theatre while teaching practical skills like voice projection, how to move around a space, singing and everything else that comes with a show.

“It is about building confidence and having fun,” Jeremy says.

Youngsters began working on their skills at the start of term 2. They practised the foundations that they will need when they audition for the parts they want in the show.

The team then makes sure the roles they give out aren’t something the youngsters can handle, but will still push them a little out of their comfort zones Jeremy says.

“It’s all positive. It is about development,” he adds.

Along with 20 cast members, there are two children working backstage alongside four adults to help move the handmade sets and props on and off.

Two of the older performers, Eden Joyce and Sayde Yuile, even choreographed Be Our Guest and several other numbers in the show.

For the creative team and parent volunteers, the show is a labour of love, creating costumes, props and the set from scratch.

The team hopes the community shows up to support the talented young people and enjoys themself while they’re at it.

“We hope the audience just enjoys themselves and see how amazing our local kids are,” Jeremy says.

“It’s a hidden gem.”

Some of the cast will be at this weeks Love Wainuiomata’s ‘& Kai’ Queen Street pop-up experience so keep an eye out for Beauty and the Beast characters roaming the streets!

Next year they will be going “somewhere over the rainbow” when they put on the classic musical The Wizard of Oz.

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It’s time vote!

The Hutt City elections are currently open from now through to October 12.

You should have already received your voting pack so the next step is to vote for your preferred candidates by following the instructions on your papers, and pop them in the envelope provided.

Although voting may close on October 12, make sure you have them in the post by Tuesday October 8 to ensure they are received in time.

There are several ways and

post boxes around town that make it easy to make your votes count.

There are three post boxes to chose from: 10 The Strand by Wainuiomata Pharmacy, 18 Parkway and 20 Queen Street by Clive’s Chemist.

If none of these is convenient, there is the choice to head to: 157a Wainuiomata Rd Carnation Dairy post shop during opening hours, The Village Store post shop on Moores Valley Rd during opening hours and The Wainuiomata Community Hub Library.

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inbrief news Daylight Savings The dark nights are finally over!

Our clocks are set to tick one hour forward this Sunday, September 29.

This is a great opportunity to make sure that your home is fire safe by checking all the smoke alarms are working.

To check your smoke alarm all you need to do is push the button and wait for a sound.

For those who may have trouble accessing or testing your smoke alarms, give the local Volunteer Fire Brigade station a call.

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Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade is celebrating 75 years in the valley at Labour Weekend. The brigade is always looking for more volunteers like Rose Tupe, in front with her baby. PHOTO: Supplied

Celebrating 75 years of volunteers

By Megan Connolly

The Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade will be celebrating its 75-year anniversary over Labour Weekend with volunteers, past and present, coming together for the celebration.

During the long weekend, volunteers will reminisce over several nights and there will be a parade on Saturday, October 26 at 10am that will run from Waiu Street through to the Fire Brigade building on Fitzherbert Rd. Over the last 75 years, 462 volunteers have given their

free time to the local fire brigade.

Each year they respond to around 300 call-outs, Senior Station Chief, Peter Thompson.

And only about a third of those are call-outs. The rest is medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, weather events and other requests for help.

Right now the brigade is looking for new volunteers.

“There are many different ways to volunteer,” Peter says.

“We’re particularly interested in hearing from people who want to be fi refighters

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Volunteers train each week and often have longer more intense training that helps develop their skills, all of which they are reimbursed for if they have to take time off work.

One of the longest volunteers, Ewen Heron, has been volunteering for 45 years now.

“It is quite rewarding,” he says.

“In a way, you are protecting the wider community from harm as well as yourself.

“The skills you get taught can be used not only here but

at the workplace and in your personal life.”

Their close-knit, family-oriented team welcomes applicants regardless of gender, age, ethnicity and educational background.

“You don’t have to be physically strong. A lot of it is technique and learning how to use the equipment,” Ewen says.

They will be holding an open day on Thursday, October 3 from 7pm to 9pm where you can meet the team, have a look at the equipment and fi nd out more about volunteering.

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Each week the group walks somewhere different around town that they decide upon when they all meet.

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inbrief news Earthquake plan and prepare class What do you do when you’re in an earthquake?

Mark October 24 in your diary because a Plan and Prepare Class is coming to Wainuiomata Community Hub Library from 1pm to 2pm.

If you’re not sure what your next step is towards being better prepared for an emergency, this class will help you.

There will be a brief outline of the earthquake and tsunami hazard and potential impacts for people in the Wellington region, valuable guidance for being prepared personally and how you can support your wider community if it happened now.

Register your interest at https://getprepared.nz/personal-preparedness/ course/

Explore heritage month It is Heritage Month!

Pop along to The Wainuiomata Historical Museum which is open every Sunday from 2pm to 4pm.

The museum encourages and promotes the study of and interest in general history and the history of Wainuiomata.

It’s located at Wainuiomata Primary School, Main Road. Entry is $2 per adult and 50c per child, cash sales only.

Mamma Mia sold out The Wainuiomata Little Theatre is exclaiming: Mamma Mia here we go!

With a week until opening night, the entire three week season of Mamma Mia! has been sold out. It will be a full house every night!

WLT would like to say a huge thank you to all those who have bought tickets and for your support.

Builders and makeover helpers needed Are you a builder, a tradie or experienced DIYer? Then Love Wainuiomata needs your help for community projects. They’d love to talk with you about donating a few hours soon to help build a community deck in front of the library.

This makeover’s one of a range of projects Love Wainuiomata is working on to make Queen Street a great place for all our community to use.

But volunteers skilled in building are desperately needed.

“It will take a community effort to make these projects happen,” Esther King from Love Wainuiomata says.

“But the awesome thing is our community did the hard work to make a pool! They make sure stuff gets done.”

Skilled volunteers are needed for the first Makeover Monday, October 14 to Sunday, October 20 to create a much-needed community deck.

“Outside the library is a fantastic sunny spot but boggy

Mar y Waerea, Ramari Peneha, Jay Douglas and Mythyas Masden are excited that the decking area outside the Community Hub Library is going to be extended as a Love Wainuiomata project.

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grass makes it unusable most of the year so people don’t stay,” Esther says.

“Making a deck with seating and an accessibillity ramp will instantly transform this into a

welcoming place for all ages to stay, play, eat, enjoy groups and workshops, and be a ‘stage’ for our talented locals to perform on.”

“But we need your help, if you

or your business have the skills to make it happen.

Contact Esther at Love Wainuiomata now on 020 4116 9759 or lovewainuiomata@ gmail.com.

There’s no place like home for Lagi

By Megan Connolly

By now you would have recognised a new face around the Community Hub Library.

To others, Lagi Moananu may not be a new face The born and bred local resident is bringing her work back to the community by taking on the operations manager.

Not only did Lagi grow up and go to school here, she was head girl of Wainuiomata High School in 2002, met her husband when she was 16 and has been embedded in the community through Ulalei Netball and her church.

Lagi Moananu is happy to be back working in the communtiy she grew up in.

PHOTO: Megan Connolly

“I truly feel like this is my home.

“I came home to support the community who helped raise me,” Lagi says.

Before working locally, Lagi had to travel into the city when she worked at Work and Income.

“When you work in town you hardly know people,” she says.

Joining the Hub Library team has meant she can spend more time with her family and three children, Taylor, Awhina and Isaac, she adds.

“It really does take a village to raise a kid. Here you’re connected with everyone.

The library is a welcome change of pace for Lagi who had a high speed, high-intensity workplace but now she feels more at peace.

“It is a great place to live and work.”

The nature of the job is quite social and heavily involves the community which was a drawing point for Lagi.

“It is so fun to be creative and meet other people.

“I used to think libraries were boring.

“This platform helps facilitate connection. It is a loving environment to raise my children,” Lagi says.

ACTING OUT proudly presents a youth production of

Mystical Journeys Exhibition A collection of over 20 years of artworks from talented creative Stephanie Sinclaire Lightsmith.

Tickets $5 available at Clive’s Chemist

Exhibition opening Saturday 28 September 2 - 6pm All welcome, child friendly, light refreshments.

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Wainuiomata High School Auditorium Parkway EVENINGS Thursday 3rd, Friday 4th and Saturday 5th October, 7pm MATINEE SHOWINGS Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th October, 2pm

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Growing internal strength together

Internal Strength is a journey that turns strangers into whanau with the help of Paul Whatuira (far right) and passionate locals. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

By Megan Connolly

Several locals and people from around the Hutt Valley came to take part in the 10-day Internal Strength programme in the which teaches skills and tactics to become a better human being equipped at handling life.

Former NRL player and local Paul Whatuira finds each pro-

gramme to be a huge bonding and emotional experience between himself and everyone in the group.

Many of the skills focus on positivity, mindset and mindfulness, happiness, physical activity and finding a special whanau to bond deeply with.

“It’s about when you go on a journey, you make sure you pick

up others too. It’s important to give and receive,” he says.

Although Paul lives in Auckland he grew up in Wainuiomata and is passionate about returning and giving back to the community.

“Coming home has been awesome,” Paul says.

“It’s great to come back home and be a positive role model

and empower people of the community.”

Next, he will be joining the Petone Citizens Advice Bureau and will be working to do kaupapa with rangatahi for four weeks.

That will combine internal strength, financial literacy, Maori and Pasifika employers and employees and will be open to all people aged 16-24.

If you would like more information contact Lanscella Sue on 021 169 0479.

Contact Paul about future Internal Strength journeys by emailing paul@internalstrength.nz.

Paul would like to thank Linda Olsen for the support and Simon Itula for the use of the Wainuiomata Lions Rugby League Clubrooms.

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

Question: What is your favourite part about being in Beauty and the Beast Jr?

Aryana Pereira

Cailee Westby

Catherine Pratchett

Eden Joyce

Maya Shennan

Phoebe Blignaut

“I like to do the number ‘Human Again’ because I get to be in a song and sing in it.”

“I like the costumes and my favourite number to perform is ‘Be Our Guest’.”

“I really like the confidence it gives you because before I started I had stage fright.”

“My Favourite is ‘Be Our Guest’ because I love dancing and I choreographed that number. All the kids really put the work in.”

“Mine is probably is the ‘Mob Song’ because I’m in it and get to tie up the beast.”

“I love to do ‘Be Our Guest’ because it’s happy and it’s moving. The choreography is quite fun.”

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.

How clean is our country?

Dear Editor We have landfills trying to hide toxic waste under yards of soil from other places.

Why do you think there are rats living at the landfills the same size as a cat?

Because people feed them with food they throw away in their rubbish.

Recycle that food waste into compost.

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bles — It’s a start.

New Zealand was one of the safest countries in the world for swimming in rivers and streams, now we have toxic algae in our waterways and microplastics in the sea.

Our weather is changing, monster storms all over the globe. Where has all the swampland gone?

We are losing our beautiful kereru,

our wood pigeons because man has mucked around with nature.

Where have all the frogs, dragonflies and monarch butterflies gone?

Man has poisoned his own environment and now we all wait for our fate.

The most dangerous animals are humans.

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Predator Free takes off

By Megan Connolly

Predator Free Wainuiomata has hit the ground running with distributing their traps to locals that live in urban areas.

Organiser Steven Fraser says: “We’ve had a really good response.”

The group was given 25 traps by the Department of Conservation (DOC) and already has a list of keen locals wanting boxes for their own backyards.

Recently they were also given 25 ‘chew cards’ to be placed around Sunny Grove as a form on baseline testing.

A ‘Chew card’ is small nontoxic card on which peanut butter is placed to see the activity of native animals.

The group has also received ‘Ink Cards’ which are placed inside the trap boxes to see footprints and track box activity.

Thick fence pailings are perfect for making trapping boxes so the group is putting the call out again for people who can help.

“It is protecting our native wildlife like geckos and kiwis,” Steven says.

The public can still buy boxes from the Predator Free group by contacting Steven Fraser on 027 242 5102.

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Woburn Home offers rest home, hospital and dementia care, as well as short-term respite and health recovery care. So as your needs change, so too can the support we provide.

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Steven Fraser from Predator Free Wainuiomata checking out the traps that have been dropped off at homes around town. PHOTO: Supplied

Wednesday September 25, 2019

OUT&about

PHOTOS: Megan Connolly

Tea with the Dames

By Megan Connolly

It was a rather regal affair on Saturday afternoon at the Croquet Club rooms on Heath Street for their final fundraiser, Tea with the Dames, before their season begins on October 5.

They donned their pearls and fascina-

tors, topped up their fine china teacups and feasted on all things yummy.

The club has been operating out of the Heath Street clubrooms now for 26 years.

Club president Joyce Jones says, “You don’t have to be competitive to play croquet. It is social and a bit of fun.”

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20 SEPTEMBER – 12 OCTOBER

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS LOWER HUTT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES

Have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections

Who can I vote for?

Marilyn McQueen, Nola Jonassen and Thelma Brown at the Croquet Club fundraiser on Saturday.

Elections will be held for: HUTT CITY COUNCIL Mayor for Lower Hutt City • 12 Councillors: • 1 Western Ward Councillor • 1 Harbour Ward Councillor • 1 Northern Ward Councillor • 1 Central Ward Councillor • 1 Eastern Ward Councillor • 1 Wainuiomata Ward Councillor • 6 city-wide councillors • 5 members for the Eastbourne Community Board • 6 members for the Petone Community Board

• 6 members for the Wainuiomata Community Board GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL: • 3 members from Lower Hutt HUTT VALLEY DISTRICT HEALTH BOARD: • 7 members elected across the District Health Board HUTT MANA CHARITABLE TRUST: • 2 members from Lower Hutt

GABRIEL TUPOU

Karla Higham, Betty Nicholason and Vicki Hay enjoyed a catch-up.

Hutt City Council City-wide, Hutt Valley DHB and Wainuiomata Community Board Tena koutou, I will bring a fresh, positive, future-focused perspective to the Hutt City Council and Hutt Valley District Health Board. I stand on a proven track-record of good governance, representing the community voice and voluntary service.

I was elected to the Wainuiomata Community Board in 2016, which serves and represents our people, who make up 20% of Hutt City’s population. I’ve enjoyed contributing to policies, such as the smokefree areas and supporting local

groups with funding. This year, I was appointed as the Chair. I’ve put forward motions to declare a climate emergency and to halt foreign commercial interests in extracting water for bottling purposes.

Over the last year we have been confronted with major issues, including the flawed process of the Significant Natural Areas throughout rural Lower Hutt; the cleanfill debacle in Coast Road; and the half-baked concepts for housing on Queen Street’s green reserve. Two of these issues did not cross my desk. I stand for a more transparent, inclusive, resilient and thriving Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt.

GABRIEL TUPOU Helen Kershaw and Sheila Fahey sit down for afternoon tea fit for dames.

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20 SEPTEMBER – 12 OCTOBER

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS LOWER HUTT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES DEBORAH HISLOP

PRUE LAMASON

Citywide candidate for Hutt City Council I am standing for Council again because I want to get back to the Council table to help continue the progress Hutt City has made recently.

I have been a Councillor before and have the experience needed to make good decisions for our residents.

We owned a home and lived in Wainuiomata for almost 7 years and our children started school there.

My husband designed the Pencarrow School Hall. I especially enjoyed the tennis club and the pool facilities.

I know Wainuiomata well and am looking forward to supporting your local community to ensure that Wainuiomata is well looked after.

I want to see your shopping centre return to the days when it was a thriving hub providing employment and services for all residents.

It is very important that Wainuiomata has citywide councillors who know Wainuiomata.

For more information see my website www.deborahhislop.co.nz.

I ask that you tick Deborah Hislop as one of your six citywide councillors.

It’s a privilege to serve Lower Hutt on the Regional Council, Hutt Valley DHB and the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust.

I ask for your support again with your #1 vote so I can continue to advocate on your behalf.

The Hutt needs my strong voice to continue to fight for the Melling interchange, which helps to unlock our river edge, gives us future flood protection and better roading access to our CBD. We have to keep seeking opportunities to sustain our river, harbour

and coast – and improve public infrastructure like water, rail and bus services, which enable to go about our daily lives.

A com m it t e d represent at ive, I never stop work ing for Hut t residents.

A proud l i felong resident of Lower Hutt, I’ve run businesses and raised my family here, so I know how much our city has to offer.

Please contact me on pruelamason@gmail.com or 021 858 964

Prue Lamason Independent candidate for Hutt City Council Growing the city that we’re proud of

KERI BROWN City-wide Candidate for Hutt City Council and Hutt Valley District Health Board I’m standing for the Council and Hutt Valley DHB because I believe our community deserves a strong voice representing their interests.

I’ve worked with hundreds of families and know the issues well.

It’s an exciting time here in Wainuiomata.

With the new mall, housing, and retirement village.

Together we can embrace these opportunities whilst standing strong to protect what makes Wainuiomata so special.

I’m committed to our community getting the infrastructure we need and deserve, and

RICHARD STEIN to make sure we are fully engaged in all decisions that affect us.

I am about valuing our seniors and cleaning up our rubbish problems from tips to recycling.

I’ve got the right mix of experience to get this job done, having delivered consistently in government, business and community roles.

I’ve made huge progress for Wainuiomata for seniors, housing, homelessness and waste but I’d love to do more.

As your Wainuiomata Ward Councillor, I will stand strong for you and for Wainuiomata. But to get stuck in I ask for your vote please.

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Wednesday September 25, 2019

20 SEPTEMBER – 12 OCTOBER

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS LOWER HUTT CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES MICHAEL LULICH

PHIL SPREY

City-wide Candidate for Hutt City hardworking and conscientious.

Council If re-elected I will support on keeping I am a current Hutt City Councillor rates increases down particularly for those standing for the City. on fixed incomes, advocate that the focus For Wainuiomata I supported the of expenditure stay on maintaining key Cycleway/Shared Path ($7.4 million), infrastructure i.e. community services (Lifunding for Wainuiomata local sports braries, Swimming pools) and surface and organisations ($4.8 million) and supported underground (road, footpaths, storm water, funding for projects through Love sewerage), I will also support initiatives Wainuiomata ($300,000). If re-elected I that increases safety in the community, the will continue to support the Wainuiomata adventure dog park at Parkway, Melling community. AsYour a councillor I proactively interchange and the Cross Valley Link Hutt City Councillor listen to and consult with residents, I roading projects, and I will support the am down to earth and approachable, re-opening of the Naenae Pool.

Citywide candidate for Hutt City Council Ray Wallace and Campbell Barry care about Wainui. And so, do I. My pal, Sally-ann Moffat cares about the clean-fill disaster. And so, do I. Josh Briggs cares about people from our diverse ethnic community So do I. My long-time friend Ken Laban wants to work with me on more big community events. Hell yes!

You don’t need me to repeat all the stuff you can read online, flyers etc so instead let’s talk Wainuiomata.

I live just over the hill in Days Bay,

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Primary School Gala

By Megan Connolly

It was a fun night for the youngsters and whanau at Wainuiomata Primary School gala on September 13.

There was everything you could imagine; cakes, cookies, colourful games and family fun.

Wainuiomata Primary School would like to thank everyone who came and supported their Twilight Gala.

The school raised over $9000, which will go towards the cost of Senior Camp and other EOTC activities.

The senior Kapa Haka group performs at the primary school’s twilight gala.

PHOTOS: Lisa Preston Photography

Dale Nicholas enjoys something cold.

Alicia Paaka-Palelei shares some treats.

Allegra- Rose Kempson enjoys her windmill.

O liv ia Vak a mans the raffle.

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ABs fast-track their World Cup ambitions When the All Blacks play with speed, they are unstoppable.

That is the takeaway from the only pool game that matters, a 23-13 win over the Springboks at Yokohama last Saturday night.

A 17 point blitz in five minutes proved the difference after the South Africans looked the more physically imposing team when the game was played at a snail’s

pace.

Inject speed, and the All Blacks are clearly the better team.

An arm wrestle suits South Africa and early on that is what we got.

The speed of George Bridge, Sevu Reece and Beauden Barrett were all difference makers.

It would be best not to forget some other players who also had

an impact.

Ardie Savea was excellent at the breakdown and had a strong running game.

Ben Smith made the most of his 18 minutes off the bench and looked every bit the assured player the purists know we love.

Aaron Smith’s halfback battle with Faf de Clerk was a stalemate and an enthralling

contest.

Even Sonny Bill Williams offered a lot on attack as long as he did not kick the ball.

The All Blacks will now finish top of the pool.

There’s no doubt the best attacking team in the World Cup is New Zealand.

Versatility and firepower is unmatched.

The All Blacks can score from anywhere on the pitch and that is a trait not shared by their South African rivals.

Once the frantic and overeagerness of the first 20 minutes came and went, the men in black were the best team.

The chances of meeting the Springboks in the final on November 2 still looms large.

Gymnastics to vault out of Moohan St Hall

The Under 5's at the YMCA Wainuiomata Gymnastics group on Saturday morning at their early end of year prizegiving on Saturday morning. Like many community groups at the old Moohan St grounds, they need to find a new home because new housing is being developed. Photo: Megan Connolly.

By Megan Connolly

The Under 5s class were ecstatic to receive their certificates and badges during the end of year prizegiving of YMCA Wainuiomata Gymnastics and Trampolining on Saturday.

They were all smiles and laughs when they were rewarded for their hard work by their passionate coach Brent Ludlam

What sets this gymnastics class apart from others is that they are based on fun and without working at a competition level.

“It’s all about learning with their parents, and their parents assisting them,” Brent says.

“We provide fun, fundamentals and fitness.

“Gym has the key fundamental movement patterns of every sport and what we do here will assist

them in other sports,” he says.

Gymnastics and trampolining has been running for 45 years.

Like many community groups located on the Old College and Intermediate School Property on Moohan Street, the group cut their year short and will find another location due to new housing.

“We will have to put it all into a container and hopefully find

someone with some land we can put it on,” Brent says.

Thankfully the judo club that runs in the next building will be running, they think, until the end of the year so some of the gym equipment can be stored there.

However, they too will have to find a new space they can call home.

“We have been looking for a more permanent place now for

over four years anyway but we still need to find a place in three weeks.

“We understand why but it is about quickness.

“And trampoling and gym can’t just go in any building. With trampolining you need height,” he says.

If you can help Brent to continue his passion contact him on 0292578426.

the world without it being about the competition.

For player Te-Heke Rucehe, it is an opportunity to travel, see another part of the world and play other times “It is a once in a lifetime opportunity, to learn the culture and go to learn their customs,” he says.

The trip has been months in

the making and is the last opportunity for many of the boys, particularly the senior students, to experience something together as a group.

To fundraise for the trip the boys and their families sold several hangis and gave away signed jerseys.

There was a Jersey Ceremony on Sunday to send the boys off.

School Rugby team heads to Japan

By Megan Connolly

Twenty two Wainuiomata High School boys are heading off to Japan tomorrow to play rugby with their First XV team in Japan to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. T he tea m will play fou r matches against high schools in Aomori, Oita, Fukuoka and

Tokyo. Leading the tour is the school’s international dean, Daiji Kataoka.

To prepare themselves for two weeks of life in Japan, the students have been working hard with the Japanese exchange students and teachers to learn the basics of the Japanese language.

Captain of the team Levi Smith is excited to head over to expe-

rience and learn the customs of another country.

“It’s been about a two-year build-up,” he says.

Learning Japanese in preparation was an interesting addition too.

“Sometimes things stick but some others don’t,” he says.

The tournament is about playing against teams from around

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Immaculately presented. Fabulous 1960's family home. The heart of the home revolves around the centrally located modern kitchen, open plan living and semi-formal dining area. 3 spacious double bedrooms, gas heating, HRV system, heat pump, insulation top & bottom. Deadline Sale Closing 11am Thursday 26 September at our office 10 Wainuiomata Rd, Wainuiomata (will not be sold prior).

CALLING ALL FIRST HOME BUYERS!

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VIEW Sun 29 Sep 12.00-12.30pm PRICE Deadline Sale Thu 26 Sep 12.00pm CONTACT Wayne Barton - 021 744 116 wayne@redcoats.co.nz WEBSITE redcoats.co.nz/RED20752

15 Peel Place, VILLAGE

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Wed 25 Sep 5.45-6.15pm, Sun 29 Sep 12.45-1.15pm & Sun 29 Sep 1.30-2.00pm PRICE Deadline Sale Wed 9 Oct 2.00pm CONTACT Paul Butcher - 021 209 5645 paul@redcoats.co.nz Richard Sinnott - 027 263 2538 richard.sinnott@redcoats.co.nz

WEBSITE

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Redcoats Ltd

LICENSED REAA 2008 Telephone: 04 564 5151 10 Wainuiomata Road, Wainuiomata

CUTE AS A BUTTON!

Located in a popular Village Street. Lovely 3 bedroom home. A great kitchen with dining area, sunny living room, modern bathroom, central heating system run with radiators, security system, single garage, flat section in the front and a terraced back yard. Deadline Sale Closing 2pm Tuesday 1 October at our office 10 Wainuiomata Rd, Wainuiomata (will not be sold prior).

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By Appointment Only PRICE Deadline Sale Tue 1 Oct 2.00pm Paul Butcher - 021 209 5645 paul@redcoats.co.nz Richard Sinnott - 027 263 2538 richard.sinnott@redcoats.co.nz redcoats.co.nz/RED20739

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