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Whale skull found

By Megan Connolly

A group of volunteer beach rubbish collectors had a discovery of a lifetime last week when they spotted what turned out to be a whale skull.

This was the third time the group had been cleaning up the shore and rocks of the Turakirae Head Seal Colony at the end of Wainuiomata Coast Road.

Lorraine Shaab from the Petone Beach Cleanup Crew says she was surprised to see it was a skull and not just a giant boulder.

The skull is very far inland and a considerable distance from the ocean which poses many questions as to how it got there.

“It’s a mystery,” Lorraine says.

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Beach cleanup volunteers, Noeline Angus, Toby Shaab, Millie Forward and Finn, Kelsi, Hayley and Paul Inia, discovered a whale skull at Turakirae Head seal colony on the Wainuiomata coast. Photo: supplied

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Whale skull discovery an exciting mystery Continued from page 1.

Lorraine’s friend Eddie Van Halen is a marine biologist and says the skull was likely to have belonged to a sperm whale because they hunt in the deep trench of Cook Strait.

“It is very exciting,” Lorraine says.

“It looks like it has been there a long time as it is well weathered and porous looking.

“We joked that it was a dinosaur bone.”

Although, the skull appears not to be as secret as she had once thought.

“In the past, someone has known about the bone as there is an obvious 20-centimetre chainsaw cut in two areas,” she says.

Lorraine estimates the bone to be around 1.5 metres long and it looks like a piece of driftwood or boulder from afar.

“It’s like a solid boulder, there’s no way to move it.”

Despite visiting the skull twice now, the question of how it got so far in is a mystery.

“Where it is, there are huge rocks that the seals sunbathe on, and way in from the water.

“A lot of rubbish gets blown or washed up from the sea in that area. Rubbish can be in the weirdest of places.

“It’s hard to imagine how the skull got there. I’d like to find out more.”

But Lorraine and the group have no intention of moving the giant skull and hopes that it can remain where it is.

“It would be nice to leave it in peace and to do its thing,” she says.

Over the last three clean up events held at the Turakirae Head seal colony, volunteers have collected a total of 151.34

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“We always joke that we’re

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Over three clean ups events, volunteers have collected 151.34 kg of rubbish. Left to right, Kelsi Inia, Millie Forward, Paul, Finn and

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A new on-road cycle touring route through Wainuiomata has been given provisional approval after a successful application to Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for a Heartland Ride through Wainuiomata.

It will join the Nga Haeranga New Zealand Cycle Trail network of Heartland Rides that are designed to link urban centres, transport hubs and other key tourist attractions.

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Mayor Campbell Barry, a keen cyclist, is excited about the route.

“We’re extremely lucky, we have a great natural environment.

We have valleys, forests, coasts, rivers and hills and an abundance of opportunities for walking and cycling,” he says.

Transport Agency director of regional relationships Emma Speight says the route is great news for the region.

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New Zealand Cycle Trail as a Heartland Ride will have a positive impact on local businesses, connect the many outdoor recreation activities and attractions that Wainuiomata has to offer and raise the profile of Wainuiomata as a destination,” Speight said.

Senior project engineer Simon Cager says working with the community and Love Wainuiomata to get the trail up and running has been a great partnership.

Hutt City Council is working towards opening the trail mid-year after a series of small safety improvements are made, including signage and road edge improvements.

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Mike remembered by community

By Megan Connolly

Australasia’s first Autism Resource Centre in Petone officially opened the Mike Grigg discussion room on Thursday night in honour of the disability pioneer and local man.

Mike passed away peacefully two years ago and was a vital member of the local community and a disability advocate.

The Autism Resource Centre the first of its kind, holds the national headquarters and is

specially designed for the needs of the autistic community.

Mike was a pioneer in seeing the potential of the former warehouse turned resource centre.

Chief executive Dane Dougan knew Mike for four years and is very happy to have the discussion room named after Mike.

“We had many discussions in that room,” Dane says.

“A day wouldn’t go by where I didn’t get a phone call or an email.

“What he did, he made a big

difference.”

“Mike could do things we couldn’t.”

The dream for the resource centre is for be a unique place for both adults and children.

“Eventually the dream is for it to be a one-stop-shop for the autistic community,” Dane says.

“We’ll do everything from diagnosis to therapy.”

Mike also had a hand in advo cating for disability at the Hutt City Council from 2015.

“He was a wonderful advocate

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for the disabled community,” former Mayor, Ray Wallace says.

Ray was also very close to Mike, having spent many long thoughtful hours in discussions with him.

The design considers the needs of the autistic community, from sensory-friendly light sources and quiet rooms to appropriate sound filtration, alongside transition spaces to support people in entering and leaving the building.

Rain over the weekend has not changed the fire danger levels across the country, warns Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Manager rural fire Tim Mitchell says given how dry conditions have been, the rain experienced over the past few days has not been enough to lower the wildfire risk to the point fire restrictions can be eased.

“There is still plenty of dead dry vegetation around. After the rain stops, warm and windy conditions quickly dry the vegetation again-meaning there is still a great deal of fuel for fires.”

“Even though there has been some rain, the fire seasons have not changed.

We want everyone to continue to be careful. One spark is all it takes to start a fire,” he says.

Fire and Emergency is continuing to monitor the conditions closely as further rain is possible for some areas of the country later this week.

“Please pay attention to the fire season in your area. If you are in an area where there is a total fire ban, no fires are permitted - including rubbish fires.”

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Chief executive Dane Dougan unveiled the new discussion room at the Autism Resource Centre in Petone named after local resident Mike Grigg, who passed away two years ago. Photo: Megan Connolly Mike Grigg (right) with son David. Photo: supplied

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inbrief news Parking consultation in March Wellington City Council is taking a fresh look at its parking policies and will open consultation on a new draft policy to be released on March 16.

The policy has been discussed with councillors and is now being prepared for public consultation.

In the meantime, the council website includes quick polls, with a new one each week leading up to March 16. Go to https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt. nz/managecityparking?preview=true to participate.

Bus networks reviewed Greater Wellington Regional Council detailed the final part of its bus network review for Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa, Porirua and the Hutt Valley at last week’s transport committee meeting.

Feedback received by Greater Wellington through its contact centre, social media channels, and community and council forums since July 2018 will also help inform the review.

In analysing the complaints data for the Kapiti Coast, Wairarapa, Porirua and Hutt Valley less than five per cent of complaints received since July 2018 related to network issues.

Community engagement is scheduled to take place between March 23 and April 17, 2020, and will include community drop-in sessions, focus groups and online surveys.

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Speaker system donated to 60s Up group

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The popular 60s Up was given a voice last week with the donation of a speaker system.

The speaker and microphone system will help the group speak more clearly to their audience and allow the guest speakers to be heard well across the room.

It was donated by the Loyal Orange Lodge Institution, a charitable not for profit organisation that operates around the country, and are happy to support local clubs and groups.

Joy Jones, the spokesperson for the 60s Up group, says that the speakers will make a huge difference to their gatherings.

“When guest speakers come it will be easier for everyone to hear,” she says.

A new speaker system was donated to the 60s Up group by The Loyal Orange Lodge Institute. Left to right, Charles Ferrel, Mary Ferrel, Joy Jones, Raewyn Biel and John Hobbes. Photo: Megan Connolly

“It is very positive. Often people can miss crucial information because they can’t hear properly.”

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Locals fight Aussie fires

By Megan Connolly

Rodney Hargraves travelled to Australia recently to help support the fire emergency over there.

He travelled to a town called Shannons Flat an hour south of Canberra, New South Wales, with two other local members of the bushfire force, Angela Pal and Isaac Speed. For 14 days, they were fighting in over 40 degree days. “It was far from floods,” Rodney says.

Where the group was fighting was mainly farmland and gravel which meant they did not have to worry about the dangers of melting asphalt.

“It was pretty hot work trying to keep the fire lines safe.”

This was Rodney’s second deployment to Australia as fire support and taking on a crew leader role, the first time being in Tasmania.

But even though he had an idea of what

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to expect, there were still surprises.

“I was surprised by how quick the fire took hold,” he says.

“Everything was tinder dry so just one spark or ember could have it flare up in seconds.

“The place we were in hadn’t had rain in nearly three years. While we were there it started raining, which they loved.”

The biggest difference between Australian and New Zealand fire fighting was the style and strategies, he adds.

“Over there, they fight fire with fire.

They backburn ahead of time.”

In the final days on deployment, the kiwi firefighters put a hangi down for the locals and fire force.

“They were very excited. They couldn’t believe we could make one for them.”

Rodney also assisted with the fire emergency in Nelson last year and has been part of the Wainuiomata Bushfire Force for 20 years.

Three local bush fire fighters travelled to Australia recently to assist with the fire emergency. Rodney Hargraves took this photoof a gum tree on fire.

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Soldier travels the world When former Wainuiomata College student Andrew Wickham joined the New Zealand Army in 1990 his recruiter didn’t tell him he would spend a good part of the next 30 years posted to some of the most unforgiving places in the world in testing conditions.

However, that has been the reality, with postings to Bougainville, Solomon Islands, East Timor, Afghanistan three times and now Iraq. Staff Sergeant Wickham wouldn’t change a thing.

He is currently the ANZAC Task Group Taji 10 communications planner and subject matter expert at the Taji Military Complex in Iraq.

For Staff Sergeant Wickham, who was born in Lower Hutt, the challenge of such deployments is what he likes most.

“Operations need communications and that’s what I provide, the link between the operator on the ground to the headquarters and rest of the world,” he says.

While conceding he has had to work in some challenging environments, he says

every deployment had offered him unique experiences and an opportunity to learn and apply his trade in interesting and new ways.

“I flew into Baghdad recently to set up a network, which was a great experience,” he says.

Throughout his career, his best experiences have come from the people he has served with and the interesting problems he has been required to solve.

“The work has been great and the people I’ve met along the way have defined my experience,” he says.

“It’s not always easy being away from home but your mates get you through and some of the funniest and best people I’ve met have been in bunkers with me.”

He is now passing on his knowledge and experience to the junior members of his team.

“I wouldn’t trade a thing from my time in the Army,” he says.

“I’ve loved every minute of it, from working with Special Operations to exercises back home in the cold.”

Former Wainuiomata College student Andrew Wickham is now a New Zealand Army Staff Sergeant. He is currently the ANZAC Task Group Taji 10 communications planner and subject matter expert at the Taji Military Complex in Iraq.

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Ada follows her video-making dreams

By Megan Connolly

Ada Britton is following her dream to become a gaming commentator on Youtube with her channel FunnyEggAcorn. Photo: Megan Connolly

Nine-year-old Ada Britton is following her dreams for videos by starting her own Youtube channel.

Ada is so passionate that she has been creating one video a week for many months now and hopes that she can turn her passion into a business later in life.

Her content revolves around her playing fun computer games like Roblox, Slime Ranchers, Minecraft and Animal Jam, and recording her voice as she plays them, commenting on the game.

“It’s generally pretty cool,” Ada says.

“It’s a lot of fun.”

Her channel, FunnyEggAcorn, is great for people who like fun games and funny commentary, she says.

“I came up with the name when I was playing with a squirrel toy and I put it in a box, and the name just came out,” she laughs.

Ada has been creating videos since

she was six years old with her first being called ‘bad bad cat’ where she drew pictures and narrated the story.

That video isn’t on her channel anymore because she is focusing on her gaming style videos, she says.

“I hope to get famous enough that I can earn money from making them,” she says.

“You just have to do it, work hard on it and you might be successful.”

What Ada finds interesting is the way the internet can reach people all around the world and they can connect through similar interests.

“It’s pretty cool that people from China could see my videos.”

In the future, Ada would love to branch out and do a toy review channel where she can comment on using different toys.

Her tips to other passionate video makers are to find a style that you enjoy and stick with it.

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Young imaginations soar

By Megan Connolly

Budding young thespians and writers gathered on Thursday afternoon to take part in a fun after school activity called ‘Act One’.

With enough room to move in the meeting room of the Community Hub, organisers Alexia Herrera and Amanda Dickson had the youngsters balancing plates, bowls and cups on their heads with intense concentration.

The group doesn’t always try to do games like that. They also tried making their own tongue

twisters, writing stories, playing drama games that tested their quick thinking.

“It’s laid back, fun and silly with lots of laughter,” Amanda says.

Each week the group try something new and different, whether that be working as a group or individually on a story.

“There’s no pressure, you can join in as much as you want,” Amanda says.

It’s ideal for tamariki aged 10 years and older.

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The 'Act One' crew embracing their inner mimes. Photos: Megan Connolly

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Scouts slip into a muddy Saturday The 1st Wainuiomata Parish Scout group aren’t afraid to get a little dirty.

On Saturday morning things got a bit muddy at the Old Wainuiomata College to celebrate the community and the rich history of the Scouts.

“The weather was fantastic for Scouting Founders’ Day Fun,” group leader Yvonne Ting says.

February 22 is a special to Scouts as it is the birthday of both Robert Baden-Powell and his wife Olave, who founded the Scouts. “ In New Zealand, we celebrate the day outdoors free from the rigid ceremony,” Yvonne adds.

“We are very grateful and give many thanks to Taranaki Whanui for allowing

us to use the Te Puna Wai/Old Wainuiomata College.

“Also we would like to thank Andrew Archer of JB Hughes Contractors, the Wainuiomata Bushfire Force and Volunteer Fire Brigade and Countdown Wainuiomata for supporting our annual community event by giving so generously of their skills, time and resources.”

The land was restored and reinstated to its natural state after the event so no harm was done to the environment.

If your son or daughter is keen on joining Scouts you can check out the first four sessions with no obligation, Yvonne says.

Contact 1stwainuiomataparish@group. scouts.nz or Facebook at 1st Wainuiomata Scout Group.

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Josh and Keri barbeque up a storm Local residents and councillors Josh Briggs and Keri Brown hosted a community barbeque on the corner of Wellington Road and Norfolk Street at the weekend.

“The barbeque was a chance to engage with the community, answer questions and just spend time together,” Keri Brown says.

“It was really nice to be outside, in the sun, sharing food and chatting, instead of communicating online,” Josh adds.

The popular barbeque was attended by more than 50 people from around the community.

If you would like to co-host a barbeque in the community then get in touch with Josh or Keri via social media or email them at Josh.Briggs@huttcity.govt.nz and Keri.Brown@huttcity.govt.nz.

Councillors Josh Briggs and Keri Brown threw a couple of "snags on the barbie" for the community at the weekend. Photo: Supplied

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Wednesday February 26, 2020

SPORT

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Farewell cricket on the airwaves?

Radio Sport no longer providing the sound track for the New Zealand summer is a sad reality of business in 2020.

Parent company NZME confirmed last week Radio Sport would no longer provide live ball-by-ball domestic or international cricket coverage from next season.

The announcement ends a 20-year association with cricket in this country.

For me, at 30 years old, it ends

a link to my childhood I have neglected as an adult.

Growing up, we did not have the finances to afford Sky TV so my love of sport came from trips to my grandparents’ house to watch free-to-air rugby, cricket and horse racing and listening to live coverage on Radio Sport.

My Friday nights were an 8.30pm bedtime where I would then turn on my radio and drift off to sleep listening to the second half of the

Super 12.

Christmas holidays were spent, in part, at Lake Benmore in Twizel in the front seat trying to get clear reception to listen to the cricket.

There was a purity and an innocence to it that I did not appreciate until I heard the news last week.

Now I don’t listen to radio at night, in fact, hardly ever.

I’m sure other young professionals are in the same boat.

NZME say they have been pro-

viding cricket coverage at a loss for several years and I am sure that is correct.

It is not personal, it is just business.

I feel for the blind and visually impaired people who rely on radio commentaries to paint the picture of the game for them.

Can another radio company step in?

Sure, but if it is not financially viable then it will be an impossible sell.

Ratings drive revenue and radio has, in part given in to podcasts now.

That is how I consume almost all of my audio.

I rarely listen to live commercial radio.

It is evolution at its finest.

I feel for the likes of Bryan Waddle, Jeremy Coney and the other voices of summer who may need to find other work.

The only constant is change - this is a sad one.

Wainui basketball players to head to Las Vegas A once in a lifetime opportunity will soon become a reality as a group of 20 young basketball players between 15 and Wainui 18 years of age are to play in the USA. In July 2021 the young men, who make up two teams, will be travelling to America to compete in an international basketball tournament held in Las Vegas.

The Wainui Las Vegas Basketball teams will be accompanied by a management team, parent supporters and their coach Renee Olsen who has made it possible for these boys to attend this amazing tournament.

Over the past four to five years the players have been coached by Renee in and around the Wellington region.

They have developed into hard-working, avid basketball players who are certainly deserving of this opportunity, coach Renee says.

“Many of the boys have never travelled to another country so such an experience can be life-changing,” Renee says.

One of the highlights of this trip will be visiting The Staples Centre in Los Angeles to pay tribute to the famous LA Lakers player Kobe Bryant who was, for many of these young men, an idol.

Due to the large scale of this trip and expenses like tournament fees, flights, accommodation and travel insurance, they will be focusing on fundraising over the next year to make it is possible for all boys

A small number of the passionate basketball players who will be heading to Las Vegas to play in 2021.

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to attend.

So far they have been involved in helping out at the recent Six60 concert that was held in Lower Hutt.

As well as being the clean-up crew for some events that are being held at the Sky Stadium like the recent Adam Lambert ‘Queen’ tribute concert and Hurricanes games.

The group have two big fundraisers coming up over the next two months.

On Saturday, March 14 there will be a garage sale and a cake stall at Wainuiomata High School Gymnasium from 8.30am to 2.30pm.

On Saturday, April 4 there will be a quiz night at the Fitzroy Tavern.

Old-timers gather for Cricket event The sun was shining for the Old Timers Day at the Wainuiomata Cricket Club on Saturday afternoon.

Old Timers Day is a great opportunity

for old friends, past and present players, friends and families to come together for a fun social event.

There was plenty of sausages, food and

laughs for everyone.

“It was a really fun day with a good turnout,” club spokesperson Justin Morgan says.

Scott Babot, Richard Wilson, Bruce Austin turn up the heat Josh Castle, Stephen Dransfield, Jamie Wilson, Dan Hewitt on the barbeque. enjoy Old Timers Day at the cricket club. Photos: Supplied

“We would really appreciate the Wainui and wider community to get behind these boys and support their fundraising efforts.”

If anyone in the community can help in any way please contact coach Renee Olsen at e.r.olsen@ live.com.

Dominant win for cricketers at the weekend It was back to business for Wainui premier reserves on old-timers day on Saturday with a comprehensive victory.

Playing Easts, Wainui bowled first and dismissed Easts for just 93.

Callum Mackaness was the chief destroyer with 5-21 and the overall bowling and fielding unit was much improved from the previous week.

In reply, Wainui chased down the target before most of the old-timers had arrived with Craig Foster 35* and Tim Wilson 46* getting Wainui to 96 and a 9 wicket win.

Wainui 2nds were also victorious in their twoday game against Easts.

Tanuj Ahuja 6-25 was the key bowler in keeping the target to 115 and Wainui were able to maintain their composure and reached the target with two wickets in hand.

In 20/20 cricket, team Rosco fell just short in their chase against Te Aroha and Team Brownie won by default.

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