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Local IT skills used to serve impoverished Tongan school Continued from page 1. In the case of Aiscorp, that is also in Tonga, at St Andrew’s High School. The company’s support for the school, bringing it the very latest technology to support the students’ learning, began six years ago when they supported an initiative from the Hornsby Trust, based around Anglican churches and volunteers. Gathering support from other local firms, Aiscorp joined that push, going in and installing donated computers and other vital equipment, as well as providing IT training. However, in 2018 Cyclone Gita devastated Tonga, in-
cluding the school buildings. Power surges and cuts again destroyed the servers and network switches. The Hornsby Trust realised that to continue their dream of supporting the school and its students, they needed to find materials, money and personnel to rebuild and restore the school’s resources, including the whole IT system. They also needed to retrain staff. Not only were they back at square one Elmar said, they realised they needed to disaster-proof the system. They needed support. It came from several sources, including a Johnsonville-based Medical Assurance Soci-
ety that was updating its PCs. “They donated twenty five pre-loved ones,” says Elmar. Other companies donated servers, a UPS system, cabling, shipping from Auckland to Tonga and another customs clearance. Then he shoulder-tapped local technician Michael France, his challenge to build the solution, install the equipment and help train staff in its use and support on site in Tonga. It was, says Elmar, also a chance for Michael to learn project management in a very difficult environment. “Being on your own and making things work is demanding.”
Once Michael was on the spot, sure enough they got the call back to Johnsonville: “It isn’t what we thought it was…” But he overcame the hurdles and says, Elmar, they were able to roll the system out within five days. He says, “If just one student – or all of them — reaches a greater level of IT competence than they would otherwise have had, and is OK in the workforce when they leave school, we can say ‘We’ve been part of that’. From a corporate responsibility, we have added to someone’s life! “I love seeing IT used to help people.”
Unveiling of revised plans for Karori Campus By Glenise Dreaver
Ryman Healthcare this week held two more drop-in days in the Allen Ward Hall at the Karori campus On Monday February 25 and Tuesday 26, locals were shown displays featuring the shape and design of the proposed new retirement village which will still, however, entail the demolition of many of the buildings on site. However, a Ryman Healthcare spokesperson says that as well as retaining all the quad buildings facing on to Donald Street, another exception from the original proposal is that the octagonal Oldershaw building near the back of the site is being retained. There is, he says the potential for it to be used as a shared community building. And a garden, open to the community, is to be created in the south east corner of the back carpark.
The original plan for demolition of most of the buildings had resulted in controversy amongst Karori residents and the architectural community. There had been a move from the Historic Places trust to classify the brutalist architectural buildings, designed by the late Bill Toomath, as a Category 1 historic place, meaning much consultation about development on the site. However, the Ryman Healthcare spokesperson said on Monday that over the past year there have been many discussions with the Wellington City Council and Heritage New Zealand, and while there was more discussion to come, “I’d say we are 99 percent there”. He admitted there were challenges, adding that retaining heritage buildings was a completely different move for Rymans. “But we are now going to be breathing new life into old
An artist’s view of the independent living units planned to front on to Campbell Street.
buildings, acknowledging their value, and repurposing them, putting them to a different use.” Consents for demolition of the buildings at the back, near Campbell Street, have been obtained and internal stripping out has begun, with demolition expected to start within weeks. Spokesperson described the
site as in a ‘fantastic’ location – and pointed out that a nice twist has been to think that the original campus was designed to cope with the numbers of baby boomers moving into teacher training in the 1960’s. “And now these buildings will house baby boomers at a different stage of their lives.”
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Dementia seminars The Scouts, leaders, family and supporters gathered in their rebuilt Scout hall on Sunday at 11pm for the blessing and opening. By Glenise Dreaver
Resounding Scout BRAVO’s rang through the newly-rebuilt Ngaio Scout Hall on Sunday. The 118-strong troop of Keas, Cubs, Scouts and Venturers, its 25 leaders and many supporters, gathered to celebrate the hall’s opening and to thank those who had worked so tirelessly for it. Kaumatua Thomas Curtis gave a blessing and karakia, and called all those present forward to touch the Maori carvings above the fireplace, “to feel their energy, their essence”. And Leader Hadyn Nicholls spoke of the “hard slog” over many weekends for the last four months and the challenges faced, not least the discovery of rotten bearers in the back room. “That area had to be 80 percent rebuilt.” Multiple additions to what was already a repurposed
building when it was placed on site in 1943 had also created headaches. “Nothing was even, nothing was straight,” he said. MP Greg O’Connor was one of the speakers, and had researched that the troop had been mentioned in Hansard, the official parliamentary record. He drew laughter when he told the story of then-MP the late David Lange questioning the cost of a ramp built at the front of Parliament. He had told the House: ”The Ngaio Scouts could have done it in a weekend with a working bee.” On a more serious note, he added that the structure the Scouts provided in young people’s lives, and the activities provided got them off electronic devices, meaning they would grow up to be the “generation that we want them to be”. The $340,000 rebuild was
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Kaumatua Thomas Curtis blessed the building and all those present picked up his invitation to touch the building’s carvings. PHOTOS: Glenise Dreaver
done with donations, including significant gifts made by families over the years. The Tse and Griffen families were recognised on the day. Hadyn pointed out that the rooms had been designed to
be welcome to the community, with permanent Scouting insignia kept to a minimum so that community groups using the rooms would not feel that they were invading the Scouts’ space.
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This summer, Katherine Mansfield House & Garden offers a glimpse into Wellington at the turn of the twentieth century in an exhibition entitled Man of Influence: the industrious life of Sir Harold Beauchamp. The exhibition was developed in collaboration with BNZ, as Sir Harold had ties with both organisations. As well as being the owner of the house and the father of Katherine Mansfield, Tamara Patten, the House & Garden direct, points out that he was a very influentual Wellingtonian in his own right, including 37 years on the BNZ Board of Directors. The exhibition runs until March 17.
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inbrief news Cost-benefit query on Town Hall Wellington City Council needs to decide exactly where the Town Hall fits into its venues strategy before committing ratepayers to the massive cost of strengthening it, says John Milford, chief executive of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Although it is a heritage building, he says ratepayers need to know if it will be money well spent, he says. “How it fits into the strategy, alongside the Michael Fowler Centre, the St James, and the new convention centre will determine that — if there’s some sort of decent return … or if the money can be better spent elsewhere.” The cost has, he says, already climbed from $46 million, “…so who knows where it could end up?”.
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End of an era for Karori Event Centre After many years of passionate service, Karori icon and key founder of the Karori Event Centre Wally Simmers, has resigned from his position as Chair of the Karori Event Centre Trust. Replacing Wallace as Chairperson of the Trust is Tony Roddan. According to the new chairperson, “Wallace Simmers has been a remarkable leader of the Karori Events Centre and he has work tirelessly and consistently for the betterment of the Karori community for many decades”. When Wally Simmers was elected chair in 2007, his vision was clear. With private halls in short supply, Karori was in need of a modern, architecturallydesigned community facility that would be accessible to Karori and surrounding suburbs for events, meetings, activities and exhibitions. He knew there would be some major challenges along the way, but throughout his years of leadership, his dedication never wavered. Wally led a group of committed trustees to raise the $2.4 million needed to construct the first phase of the building, which was completed in 2017. The Trust has set a bold target to open the Event Centre by the end of 2019. They need to raise
From left, new trustee Mark Greening, retiring chairperson Wallace Simmers, new trustee Sharmini Sivanantham and new chairperson Tony Roddan
approximately $800,000 in order to complete the fit out and Wally remains closely involved, providing advice and support. New chairperson Tony Roddan does not live in Karori, but can see the benefit and value that a fully-functioning Events Centre can bring for both the residents of Karori and also the wider Wellington community. “The Karori Events Centre will be a fantastic hub that complements the Karori Community Centre and will attract and promote the arts, recrea-
tion, community groups, and will bring another layer of energy to an already vibrant community” he says. He is joined on the trust by three new trustees, Mark Greening, Sharmini Sivanantham, and Lee Wilson, adding to the depth of experience already on the trust. In addition to recognising the enormous, and generous, contribution of time and energy by Wally over many years, Tony was quick to acknowledge the other trustees and advisors who
all share a vision of what the centre will bring. Tony also acknowledges the support of the Wellington District Councillors who can also see the benefit. “Our next challenge is to now raise the $800,000 required to for the fit out so we can people using this great asset”. The trust is continually seeking ways to reach its target for the people of Karori and Wellington and invites anyone who can help reach its objectives to contact them.
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St John of God Karori The St John of God Hauora Trust in Karori, which provides residential and respite care to people living with a physical or neurological disability, is to begin an extension, and seismic strengthening and refurbishment programme in March. CEO Steve Berry says from Christchurch that the $2.5m development programme has arrived on the back of more than two years of careful a nd de d icat e d pla n n i ng. Building is expected to last nine months and as well as the strengthening, there will be two additional respite care rooms and two new rooms for permanent residents. The reconfiguration will also provide a larger rehabilitation and therapy space, a relocated front entrance more conducive for wheelchair access, better dining room configurations and improved reception areas. Steve says that, along with the refurbishment works, they will have a space better suited to the delivery of care. “Our reconfiguration will better coordinate our care teams, helping to improve teamwork as well as more efficient communication and co-ordination.” “This will provide important improvements in the capacity of Karori to comfortably weather future seismic activity and bring us in line with current building regulations,” he says.
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It’s good to be part of a government that does stuff. How common are discussions about why the government isn’t doing something about this and that, whether it be housing, roading, taxes, the environment? There is always the doom and gloom from opponents of progressive policies; look at the dire predictions made when New Zealand went nuclear free, introduced GST, removed import tariffs, introduced the KiwiSaver and the super fund, and stopped farm subsidies just to name a few. All turned out to be good for the New Zealand of today. The world moves on and legislation must keep up. The changes are never going to be popular with everyone, but I ask people to look at how many of our proposed changes will benefit individuals and the country long term. The easiest political option is to do nothing, but that’s not good for most people long term. So let the critics complain, but know you have a government which is going to get stuff done. In our electorate it’s about
getting the classrooms and teachers we need, houses so the retiring and next generation can live where they grew up, keeping public and commercial services and being safe. Constant negativity doesn’t help these things happen. And of course requiring some basic minimum standards for rentals in a world where ‘Generation Rent’ are going to become the majority is something of a no brainer. As usual, the vast majority of landlords are good people trying to do the right thing, but the ones at the bottom end are the ones who need regulation. That’s like most laws really; required to cater for the industry cowboys. Renters of course need to play their part as well and respect the properties they are in. Once again, it’s about achieving the right balance and giving both landlords and renters a fair go. PS – A reminder that the Police are surveying local demand at the counter of the Johnsonville Police Station. So if you, your neighbours or anyone you know, has an issue, them to go to the Unit tell 2, 18 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville On the11am-3pm. McDonald’s roundabout station
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readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street. Q: Is it important that the council spends $112m on repairs and earthquake strengthening of the Wellington Town Hall?
Bev Donovan, Churton park “It’s going to cost a lot more than that! Can we afford it?”
Kyle Payne, Ngaio “Probably no. I’ve only been in it a couple of times.”
Joyce Heath. Johnsonville “It’s an icon. Every city has a town hall. But the big bugbear is the cost.”
Rhondda Luton, Khandallah “I’ve been overseas and places like London are so rich in culture. It will further support the development of our cultural ethos.”
Ayesah Mustaovv, Newlands “It’s a lot. And I’ve never been in it.”
Chelsey Reid, Woodridge “It’s historic. Yes we should save it. There’s no point in building a new one when we’ve got one.”
EYE ON CRIME Acting Sergeant John Pitchford, from the Johnsonville Police Station, has some advice for local people, in fact for the public in general. He says: “Anyone wishing to buy a phone, a theatre or concert ticket or some other item at bargain prices from social media sites would do well to consider the potential risk when
they are asked to send the cash in advance to a bank account. “Far too often the purchased item is not sent or if it is it is not what the seller represented it as in the advertisement.” In these cases the possibility of recovering money is remote because the victim usually has only an email address or fake social media account and contact
is cut off once the money has been paid. “Purchasers should weight up the real benefits before deciding to buy using this system. “By purchasing through a reliable source they may pay a little more but will get a better and more reliable deal,” he says. Acting Sergeant Pitchford also has advice related to the rise in internet banking and the use of
credit cards. Fewer cheques are, he says, use d as a mea ns of payment for goods and services. “Chequebooks which were once were carried in pockets and handbags are now often left at home, casually discarded. “But blank cheque forms represent money to a fraudster as they are ingenious in ways to
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The Wellington Town hall – cordoned off by wire mesh after being closed since 2013. PHOTO: Brian Sheppard
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mitment for Windows 7 through to January 2020, so if Book a Nerd online at www.needanerdwellington.co.nz you’re happy with Windows 7 and don’t believe you’ll be or phone 0800 63 33 26 using your current computer in four years’ time, then the upgrade may not be for you. But if you are going to upgrade from your current Windows 7, 8 or 8.1, best you get a hurry on. The process isn’t difficult – check it out at https://www.microsoft. com/en-NZ/windows/windows-10-upgrade. Just make sure that before you carry out the upgrade, you’ve got a current backup of your computer that you know works
Town Hall decision puts pressure on WCC Brian Sheppard came to New Zealand in 1980 as an archaeologist for the-then New Zealand Historic Places Trust, in a job later combined with working for the newly-formed Department of Conservation. He was senior archaeologist for both until 1996 when he was seconded as Private Secretary to two successive Ministers of Conservation. By Brian Sheppard
Today, the Wellington City Council will consider an increase in funding for the Town Hall upgrade and strengthening project. In June 2017, WCC approved nearly $90 million to bring the building to 100 percent of the New Building Standard. Kevin Lavery, the WCC Chief Executive, will advise the Council that the current cost estimate is now $112 million plus contingency, mainly because of the complexity of the project and the busy construction market. He describes this as “one of the most complex re-strengthening, restoration and refurbishment projects undertaken in recent times in New Zealand”. The building is listed by Heritage New Zealand (formerly the NZ Historic Places Trust) as a
Category 1 historic place, having been assessed by leading historians and architects as having special or outstanding historical or cultural significance or value. The Trust and Wellington people rallied in the building’s support in the 1970s, following plans for its demolition after the Michael Fowler Centre was built. Debate continued until 1983, when the WCC decided to retain it. Before its closure for earthquake strengthening in 2013 it was used for major civic events, as it was since its opening in 1904 and is now a central feature of the Civic Square. Before its closure for earthquake strengthening in 2013 it was used for major civic events since it was opened in 1904. Competing uses for the land, and for money, must be balanced against the need to conserve special parts of
our natural and built environment for our civic pride and a legacy for future generations. Internationally, similar discussions are heard about finding a commercial use for significant buildings. In sufficient number, significant opportunities for tourism exist — for example Napier’s Art Deco weekends. Across the Tasman, Adelaide’s Parade of Light and Vivid Sydney attract huge numbers of tourists with historic buildings a backdrop to colourful light shows. A case can also be made for a contribution from Central Government, which would benefit through GST returns and trade opportunities. The pressure will be on to look for those opportunities for cost-sharing and revenue generation as ratepayers expect progress on a wide range of civic projects.
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Northern Ward Takapu councillors declare themselves By Glenise Dreaver
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First-time Wellington Mayor Justin Lester, who lives in Johnsonville, has already announced he will again be a mayoral candidate in the local body elections to be held on October 12. He joined Wellington City Council on the Labour ticket as a Northern Ward councillor in 2010. After his first term, he was Deputy Mayor from 2013 until 2016 when he was elected as Mayor. His candidacy for another three years was announced, along with other Labour Party-affiliated WCC candidates, in November 2018. As in 2016, he will be running for Mayor but not as a Northern Ward councillor. Should he be successfully challenged, he would disappear from the local body political scene. The three current Northern Ward Takapu councillors have all told the Independent Herald that they will stand again. Deputy Mayor Jill Day will be standing again as an independent candidate. She was selected as Deputy Mayor in 2017 after her first year as a Takapu Northern Ward Councillor. Prior to her election Jill was the Board of Trustees Chair at Hampton Hill School in Tawa. She has lived across the northern suburbs for the past 25 years and taught at several local schools. She says her focus at Council has been housing, young people, making Wellington family friendly and inclu-
Brett’s Brief National Party List MP based in Ōhāriu
This Government is having a deeper look at what you own and figuring out how it can take a larger share. That’s what the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) recommendations amount to.
The Three Musketeers were out on the street at the Johnsonville Christmas Parade in 2018: Northern Ward Takapu councillors from left: Peter Gilberd, Deputy Mayor Jill Day and Malcolm Sparrow, with Mayor Justin Lester, also a former Northern Ward councillor, in a kingly robe. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.
sive for all people. Northern Ward councillor Malcolm Sparrow is looking at a third term after first being elected to Council in 2013. Prior to that he was chair of the Tawa Community Board from 2010-13, after originally winning a place on the community board in a 2005 by-election, then resigning to became first coordinator at the new Tawa Community Centre. After he left there he won a place back on the board in a 2009 by-election. Malcolm describes himself as a “moderate independent”. Like Jill, he is clear he will not stand for Mayor, as is Peter Gilberd,
who stands on the Labour ticket. Despite their differing official affiliations, the three Northern Ward councillors are sometimes known as the Three Musketeers, often being seen together at public meetings and community events. John Apanowicz, currently Makara Ohariu Community Board’s deputy chair, will stand for that board, as well as for the Northern Ward Takapu “under a particular ticket”, saying that there is still unfinished business in the ward, “especially Johnsonville mall”. More candidates may reveal themselves after official nominations open on July 19, closing on August 16.
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CGT would further tax your savings and investments. Taxing what’s already been taxed. Taking from you what you thought was yours. People work hard to earn an income. That income is taxed, whether it be wages or business profits. If you save or invest that aftertax income you already pay tax on the interest or dividends received. That isn’t enough for this Government. They want to have a bigger bite of what you build with your after-tax income.
If you are in KiwiSaver, own shares, land, investment property, or a business, they want to tax you again when you realise that investment, or sell that business. Then there’s inflation. If the value of your assets rises with inflation, your actual wealth may remain the same but under the CGT they will tax you on that illusory gain. Even the proposed exemption on the family home comes with all sorts of hooks. If you offer rooms on Airbnb, work from home (or don’t work from home, but do your bookwork there) the CGT exemption will be at risk. CGT will affect 2.9 million people in KiwiSaver and 500,000 small businesses, among others. This Government believes that what’s yours is theirs. They’re coming to collect.
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THREADWORMS – COMMON, AND EASY TO TREAT The thought that you, or your children, may have threadworms probably makes you feel ill, not to mention wondering if your standards of hygiene and cleanliness have ‘slipped’. In most cases, hygiene is not the issue. Instead it is more the fact that threadworms (also known as pinworms) are fairly common in the wider environment, and easy to ‘catch’. The good news is that threadworms can be treated and there are ways to help your family from being re-infected. How do you know if you have threadworms? Usually, and more so with children, there is itchiness around the anus, especially at night, resulting in disturbed sleep and irritability because of the constant scratching. In some cases, you can see the worms in a bowel motion, or on wiping after a motion. Some people may experience nausea, diarrhoea and loss of appetite. However sometimes there are no symptoms, and it is only
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Khandallah knows how to party By Glenise Dreaver
In 1919, Khandallah Park became the responsibility of the Wellington City Council, so to celebrate the centenary a group of locals organised a picnic party – and on Saturday, park supporters flocked to it, despite a cool and cloudy start. Organisers decided to risk it because, said organising committee chairperson Gillian Carpenter, “It doesn’t work nearly as well if you postpone to a later date.” There were old-fashioned events like a tug of war, an egg and spoon and a potato race, along with other fun events with prizes not just for the winners, but for all who took part. Children also enjoyed the chance to make massive bubbles (as did a few adults).
A few hardy souls braved the outdoor summer pool, which was offering free entry, while some wartime landgirls were a colourful feature on the Khandallah Community Garden Stall. A display of stuffed predators on the Predator Free stall proved popular for the less squeamish. There was also real interest in Wellington Water’s 5000-litre emergency water bladder A display of old photos of the Park attracted a lot of interest, as did the stall featuring information about the current Park and Pool Revitalisation Project. There was also a chance for people to contribute to a forthcoming history project by recording their memories of the park, facilitated by oral historians. The day concluded with a lively outside performance of The Ugly Duckling by the Khandallah Arts theatre.
This team of helpers at Saturday’s centenary picnic for Khandallah Park were early starters who helped to blow up the balloons at the rejuvenate Khandallah Park and Pool stall, though councillor Diane Calvert was ruefully reflecting her choice of the red balloons could be misinterpreted. From left, they are Jane Bambery, Gary Butler, Lyn Cadenhead, Neil Deans and Diane Calvert.
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The Southward Car Museum – world class! The Southward Car Museum is a world famous automobile museum housing a collection of over 400 vehicles both old and new, as well as three aircraft. Lots to see and the large outside grounds with a lake behind are ideal for a picnic.
Southwards is rated as one of the best and largest car museums in the southern hemisphere and you can easily spend a fascinating day there by the time you’ve included a coffee or tea at the Southwards coffee shop. Located on Otaihanga Road, Otaihanga,
just north of Paraparaumu on the old main road north. To reach it take the Expressway exit at Raumati South to come onto the old state highway route.
Steaming to a special day through the Gorge to Woodville The train will be hauled by one of our coal fired steam locomotives and we will be using our fleet of classic red heritage carriages. Enroute to Woodville we will be making
a special stop at Shannon for you to explore some of the special boutique. Take a walk back in time in historic Shannon Railway Station Museum and Visitor Centre.
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While travelling through the Manawatu Gorge you will be able to view the large slips that have closed the highway on the opposite side of the river. There will be a one hour stopover at Woodville while the loco is turned and serviced. At Woodville there will be a range of food and craft stalls set up at the station showcasing local produce and crafts. An easy way to inspect the gorge.
Events Calendar Children's Day at Ngā Manu Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, Waikanae Sun 3 Mar 10:00am
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Easy Street Tuatara Brewery, Paraparaumu Sun 3 Mar 3:00pm
Heartland Flyer $119/Adult - $69/Child Sunday 24 March 2019 Departs: 9:10am Paekakariki • Arrives: 5:40pm Paekakariki
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Hamish Kilgour, Ben Woods Group, The Travesties St Peters Hall, Paekakariki Wed 6 Mar 8:00pm German Concert Pianist - Michael Endres Raumati South Memorial Hall, Raumati Sun 10 Mar 2:30pm Kāpiti Gravel Grab Ōtaki River, Otaki Sat 16 Mar 10:00am
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with Jacob Page Onslow College PTA — AGM
Razor’s exit leaves ABs coaching role without its edge coach Joe Schmidt to forgo the sabbatical year he said he would take in 2020 to care for his son. Either way, if Foster is given the job, as all signs suggest, he will have two top coaches sweating on his job. The wild card would be if the All Blacks fail in Japan. Say they get bounced out in the quarter-finals. Would that motivate those who make the decision to look beyond what appears to be a cut-and-dry status quo decision? If they win and make it three William Webb Ellis trophies in a row it would be tough to argue against the steady as she goes approach. The new coach will have plenty of queries to deal with. The usual player exodus will test the depth in the playing ranks and a new captain will most likely be needed.
The AGM of the Onslow College PTA will be held on Monday, March, 7.30 pm Monday 1418 March 2016, 7.30pm ininthe Onslow College Staffroom. the Onslow College Library.
Newcomers welcome. Kirsty Hosie Secretary, Onslow College PTA, 4799295 Secretary, Onslow College PTA, phph 027 297 8999
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Last week 240 Bridge players from all over New Zealand took part took part in one of the largest annual events in Bridge that is held in Australia, the Gold Coast Congress. A mong them was Ma r iusz Tum ilowicz of Wilton. He was paired with Maciej Szczesny of Stokes Valley. After three long days and five stressful sessions Mariusz and Maciej finished second in the Restricted Pairs event, ahead of over 160 pairs in this category. Congress is not for the faint hearted – the two sessions of qualifying games are brutal and the survivors are then divided into several graded sets of finals. Both Mariusz and Maciej came to New Zealand from Poland and started playing together last year Mariusz moved to Wellington with his family 11 years ago. He learned to play bridge back in Poland but hasn’t been playing since university. Last year his wife Barbara and their two sons also started playing Bridge, so now it’s a real family passion. Maciej took his lessons two years ago at Hutt Bridge Club, not long after he came to New Zealand. Barbara and Sylwia, life partners of Mariusz
The AGM of the Onslow College PTA will be held on
Things are never as clear as they seem and there is plenty of rugby to be won and lost before a decision on the most successful sports franchise in history finds their new head coach.
Scott Robertson’s new two-year deal with the Crusaders seems to take all the heat out of the All Blacks’ coaching race. Robertson extended his time in charge of the two-time defending Super Rugby champions last week. The move seems to pave the way for current All Blacks assistant coach Ian Foster to take the head role from Steve Hansen at the completion of the World Cup in Japan. Only pipe-dream scenarios remain if you aren’t a fan of Foster, who on the surface, represents the status quo. Robertson will be off contract in 2021, halfway through the next World Cup cycle and in a prime position to swoop the top job, should the men in black go through a poor patch of form. The only other outside chance is if the New Zealand Rugby Union can convince current Irish
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