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Lachlan McKenzie is in his late thirties, a relatively late starter in the world of running. The Ngaio resident, will, on November 16, run his first marathon. “And it’s the iconic Queenstown Marathon,” he adds, saying he is doing this to raise awareness for women living with advanced breast cancer. Continued on page 2. Julie Bunnell with her son Lachlan McKenzie. She was last weekend back in Ngaio visiting him. He has challenged himself to run his first marathon, in Queenstown on November 16, to help raise money for treatment for advanced breast cancer. PHOTO supplied.

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Running challenge fired by cancer fight Continued from page 1. “It’s personal for me as my mum, Julie Bunnell, is one of many New Zealand women living with advanced breast cancer, which is incurable.” Julie will be remembered by many Ngaio residents, as the family lived in Ngaio years ago. “Ngaio primary was my very first school,” Lachlan says. The family moved around after that, but Lachlan and his partner Nicholas Wood are now back. He says that at school, he was one of those who avoided sport at all costs.

“But after 30, your body starts to tell you that you need to do something.” The gym bored him, but he enjoyed getting out and about with running. “My first race was the 6.5k Round the Bays and my second was the 10k,” he says. “ T h e n I t h o u g h t m ayb e I cou ld do t he 21k .” He could. Lachlan’s also become enthusiastic about orienteering, but he’s finding the preparation for Queenstown “an amazing journey”. It takes him on a weekly

25-30k run, with some interval and hill training during the days between. Lachlan says treatments for advanced breast cancer can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars and usually aren’t subsidised by Pharmac, including many newly-developed and more effective treatments. “Drugs like Ibrance, which my mum is on, average nearly $5000 per month. “Many women diagnosed with advanced breast cancer are still young, meaning difficult decisions at a very stressful time, far beyond what many can afford,”

he says. “My goal is to raise $4200, $100 for every kilometre. “If I raised $5000 I’d be able to fund my mum’s treatment for a month! I’m up to nearly $2000, with $1800 raised through my Give a Little page (https:// givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/lachlans-marathon-for-advancedbreast-cancer) Donations go, he says, to Breast Cancer Aotearoa Coalition an entirely voluntary organisation, “They are ring-fenced for New Zealanders living with advanced breast cancer.”

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“We were forbidden from eating with neighbours yet the Bible says we should be welcoming strangers.” Manjit Singh Grewal, a Sikh, asked how we can show more kindness to each other. Lindy suggested using initiatives such as annual Neighbours’ Day to invite people together. Karorian Harriett Johnston suggested we could also acknowledge each other more, “by lifting our heads up and keeping our eyes open.” There was an open discussion about spiritual experiences,

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colonisation, our laws and even making the effort to go to a place of worship. Manjit introduced Jacomb, explaining there are six churches in Karori. “Perhaps we assume they will always be there, but we only go for hatches, matches and dispatches,” said Manjit. “I’m a Sikh, married to a Hindu, with Muslim and Christian friends,” he explained. “I believe there is a God, and I also think we need to get up and go to all places of worship around us and investigate.” Karori student Riley Fraser spoke about being attracted to

generous hospitality as a teen. “I started going to Karori Baptist Church youth group for the $3 dinners,” said Riley. “Then I stayed because I enjoyed talking about the big issues of life.” Riley explained that since his commitment he feels he’s been put into his life for a purpose, “not just born into it by some random accident”. Due to the popularity of these three events, the Karori Community Centre plans to host further similar opportunities. For more details, contact manager@karoricommunitycentre. org.nz

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Spirit of Gold shines at Raroa

inbrief news Daffodil Day The Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day is on this Friday, August 30. Keep an eye out for collection stations to contribute to the biggest fundraising effort The Cancer Society has each year. To host your own daffodil ‘Yellow Day’ go to paintaugustyellow.org. nz to register your fundraiser. The donations you make will also support the vital scientific research being done into the causes and treatment of all types of cancer.

ABOVE: Paddy, Lis Gasson’s medical assistance dog, is happy to act as deadweight, being towed behind during her paracycling training sessions. PHOTO supplied. LEFT: Part of the team assisting paracyclist Liz Gasson at the Spirit of Gold day held at Raroa Inermdiate. Back from left are Remington Bishop-Brown and Ngarita Snarski. Front from left are Liz’s mother Kay Allen, Henry Hayes and Hugo Weatherley, who had just finished scouring the barbecue, then paracyclist Liz Gasson with her son Johnathan. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver. By Glenise Dreaver

Ngaio’s Liz Gasson has Multiple Sclerosis, but that’s no bar to her competitive spirit and enthusiasm for life. A member of Paralympics New Zealand’s High Performance Athlete Development Squad, she’s got her sights firmly set on her pathway to the 2020 Olympic Paralympics in Tokyo. With multiple lesions on her spine and brain, Liz says if she doesn’t deteriorate any further she’ll have a Paracycling Classification of C3. If it gets worse, either temporarily or permanently, she’ll be a C2. “Though if my balance

becomes worse I can use a tricycle.” She doesn’t have one yet, but says she’s “very blessed” for support from her trainer Steve Bale, FitLab and Bike Barn Bikes as to be competitive, she needs expensive biking equipment. Before MS, Liz was an award-winning mainstream athlete: track, swimming and surf lifesaving. In 1994, at 14, her left leg went numb during a race. “You must have hurt yourself,” her coach said. But she competed until she was 28 when the MS diagnosis changed everything. Now Liz works a round

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sometimes extreme pain, especially from her lower spine. Walking can be a problem, so it’s a mystery that she can bike long distances. “It’s like I’ve been given wings.” And the Monday before our photo, Liz had minor heart surgery for vascular cramping pains that MS can induce. Most of her training is now on Smart Trainers. A major accident on a hard surface before November World Qualifiers would be a disaster. She does, however, attach all 30kg of her support dog Paddy and his little covered cart to the back of her bike when she goes out. With year seven son Johna-

than “my supporter”, at Raroa Intermediate, Liz is very grateful for his school’s support for New Zealand’s Paralympic Spirit of Gold movement, which is celebrating one year until the Paralympics in Tokyo. On Friday, they held a gold fundraising day, including a barbeque and parasport related activities. Liz described this as “an amazing day”, helping make students appreciative of the constraints disability brings. Students played deaf volleyball, one-legged four square, blind softball, and no arm soccer, balancing with their arms behind their backs.

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inbrief news Bush sanctuary open day The Otari-Wllton’s Bush annual open day is being held on Saturday September 22 between 10am-2pm. There is free entry to what is New Zealand’s only native botanic garden. Thousands of plants have been propagated for sale on the day, and there will be guided walks, children’s activities, and food and handmade gifts for sale. The Capital Compost team will be present, and more than happy to talk to you about gardening and composting.

Ray Henwood dies Actor Ray Henwood, NZOM, has died aged 82. Originally from Wales, he moved to Wellington in 1962 at 24, teaching maths and science at Mana College. He then became a forensic toxicologist at the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and helped introduce the breathalyser here. In 1964, he was one of those who established Downstage, Wellington’s first professional theatre. In 1976, he and wife Carolyn decided it was time for a second theatre and Circa Theatre was born. Ray worked in radio, television and film, becoming a household name in a series of Moro Bar advertisements in the 70s and as Hugh in Sir Roger Hall’s Gliding On in the mid-1980s.

From shards and splats to Slip Slop Slap Highbury ceramicist Rebecca Flowerday is a putting the final touches to her first solo sculptural ceramic exhibition, Slip Slop Slap. It is to show at Wellington’s Thistle Hall in Cuba Street for two weeks from Monday October 7. She says Slip Slop Slap may sound like a whimsical approach to ceramics. “In the early days, anyone watching me in my ‘ceramicary’, which is what I call my studio, would have been wondering what the heck I was playing at! “It has taken me over 10 months to develop a transformation from broken shards of plaster and many litres of porcelain slip, mostly slopped over myself, to create fresh organic artforms. “I am using simplicity of line, design and texture to break any

cumbersome repetition,” she explains. “The focus with this exhibition is about the moulded form from porcelain slip but avoiding being ‘samesy’.” Out of the chaos has emerged a series of pieces, each with an individual line, which runs contrary to the common view when anyone mentions the word “mould”, she says. (In the Independent Herald of October 17, 2018, p.4. Theft disappointment, we ran the story of the theft of Rebecca’s gift of ceramic art, Sky and Bush Tower, from the entrance to Highbury Fling. A neighbour later found the missing piece.) Slip Slop Slap will show at the Thistle Hall in Cuba Street for two weeks from Monday October 7 to Sunday October 13.

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Coming to grips with technology North Wellington SeniorNet (NWSN) is a group of seniorage volunteers who help their peers learn about, or increase their knowledge of, electronic technology and how it can help them in their everyday lives. These are proving very useful and spokesperson Sandra Gaelic says: “One of our long-standing members, Caroline, has taken a Word course to become more familiar with Microsoft Windows to use in her day-to-day life. “She has also done an Android course which has enabled her to make the best use of her mobile phone. “Caroline regularly attends the monthly open sessions where there is a presentation on a topic of interest followed by a question and

answer session with the tutors and a social time over a cup of tea or coffee.” Caroline adds: “I have learned a lot through SeniorNet on various aspects of technology and would recommend joining North Wellington SeniorNet to learn how to keep up with the ever-changing technology.” “It is also good to meet people sharing thoughts that may be helpful to me and others.” NWSN learning and social sessions are held in the Johnsonville Community Centre on Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 10am-noon, or 1-3pm. Before the start of each month, members are sent the monthly programme of learning sessions and the topic for the free monthly open session.

Me m b e r s a l s o r e c e ive monthly newsletters with articles and helpful tips, as well as informative newsletters from the SeniorNet Federation. NWSN’s mainly one-on-one learning sessions cover the basic everyday operation of PCs, laptops, tablets, iPads, smart phones and their use for texts, emails, online searching, electronic banking and some popular social media platforms; to programming and web design for more experienced users. At the Interest/Learning groups members help each other in learning more about smart phones, digital photography and family history. The NWSN website (northwel l i ng tonsen ior net.org. nz) provides key informa-

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Z Good in the Hood Johnsonville The Wellington North Community Patrol is delighted to have been selected for this year’s Z Good in the Hood programme. Co-ordinator Cheryl Austin says the funds raised assist with paying for fuel to keep the patrol car on the road. The voting at Z Johnsonville

will commence on September 1 and continues until September 30. Each purchase will result in a token being supplied to the customer who can vote for their selected organisation. “There will be four voting platforms so the patrol would be grateful for the public support to

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ensure the vehicle can patrol every week,” Cheryl says. She adds that the Wellington North Community Patrol is run in partnership with New Zealand Police and helps prevent crime and reduce harm and victimisation through the active presence of trained patrollers across the Wellington North suburbs. “The area covered includes Ohariu, Churton Park, Glenside, Grenada Village, Woodridge, Paparangi, Johnsonville, Newlands, Broadmeadows and Ngauranga. Both residential and commercial businesses are covered.’ Community Patrols can undertake a wide range of roles in order to help keep the community safe. “Patrols such as Wellington North Community Patrol can be seen cordoning off accident scenes on highways, guiding vehicles around hazards as well as a range of other exercises as per the instruction of New Zealand Police,” says Cheryl. “These roles are often undertaken at night and during bad weather, putting these people at great potential risk. “Patrol members can be called upon to assist in the event of large scale community events, natural disasters and searches for missing persons.’ She emphasises that the patrol is a not-for-profit body and all members are volunteers.

My last job took me all around the world, with each new destination presenting an opportunity to discover new people and new cultures. I’ve come to the realisation that being the Ōhāriu MP gives me the same opportunities without actually leaving the electorate. For example last weekend here, I attended traditional Muslim, Catholic and Hari Krishna ceremonies at their respective places of worship, all of which attracted large numbers of locals of Middle Eastern, European and Indian origin, and most weeks there are functions from a very diverse range of countries, cultures and religions, including Asia, the Pacific, and the Americas. A visit to the Johnsonville fruit and vegetable market on a Sunday morning will find people from these different groups going about their weekly shopping, along with families who have been here many generations. I recommend a visit to see and experience the changing face of the area. What our government is doing is ensuring our future work, health, housing and education system adapts to and caters for this change, while at the same time we are fixing the long term

problems that we inherited. Because if we don’t, we’ll end up with a world where groups get alienated and don’t adapt as all newcomers have had to over the years. And alienation often leads to crime and antisocial behaviour. But it’s not enough just to focus on the social aspects if we don’t get business and people working and building wealth. That’s why we are creating a venture capital fund for established small and medium companies which have good potential to grow but have to essentially sell themselves offshore to get money to grow. And our Jacinda Ardern-led government is also ensuring our polytechnic and training establishments are training the right people for the right jobs so these companies have the skills available to them so they can remain here. New Zealand’s a pretty good place to be, and we have to continually work to make it better so everyone gets to participate and thrive. And in case anyone is worried I don’t chat with all groups, I also managed a drink with the crewUnitat2, the Newlands Arms on 18 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville Saturday, something guaranteed On the McDonald’s roundabout to keep me grounded. Open Monday – Friday 9am–3pm

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Guides and Brownies gear up for big weekend On Friday September 20, Johnsonville’s Guides and Brownies will be celebrating a milestone: 75 years of Guiding in Johnsonville. Not only that, they will be celebrating 50 years since their Guide Hall opened in Broderick Road. “It was a lot of hard work,” says Elizabeth Harkness of

that building project with the halls, she says, being “built on newspapers”. “Paper drive,” she explains. That saw the girls and their leaders doing a big collection of newspapers each Saturday, and they were sold to a recycling firm further up the North Island. The firm did finally go out

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Johnsonville Brownies prepare for their celebrations. Back from left: Robyn Meynell, Caitlin Meynell as a late 80s Ranger, Brianna Hurst as a 2000s Leader and Sharon Sa. Front: Emily Burton, Meredith Burton in an 80s Brown uniform, Cassidy Turner as a 70s Guide, Ava Turner in a 70s Brownie uniform.

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Churton Park resident Joshua Lutter of Onslow College was found observing the first buses to arrive at the new depot. PHOTO: Supplied

The bus depot at Jamaica Drive, Grenada North, has been shifted due to the expiry of its lease. Local resident Mike Pryce says that a “For Sale” sign had appeared some months ago outside the depot. It has, he says, now been replaced by a “For lease” sign, and he specu-

lates that the new owners did not want to continue the Tranzurban lease for some reason. However, he says, the new depot site looks to be a better location for their bus routes. It is now adjacent to the Grenada Village bus stop.

By Saturday afternoon, most of the buses had migrated to their new depot and a series of portacabins assembled to provide office and staff facilities. “Perhaps it will mean fewer “Not In Service” buses running,” Mike says.

Thursday August 29, 2019

Fun and fitness for free in Newlands By Lauren Simpson

Newlands fitness group Life In Motion celebrated three years of free community classes on Monday August 11. The fitness group, run by Eve and Jason Southan, celebrated the three years with a free group workout, prizes and cake. “We are all about bringing people together so every year we have a little party,” says Eve. “I think there were about 45 people who came along, and we all jumped around for half-an-hour.” Life In Motion began with the free class at Newlands Intermediate in 2016 and while they have added more classes and expanded online since, they remain running the free community class. “We are all about getting people moving, trying to break down barriers and be inclusive, and that is one way we can do that,” says Eve. She says that while it has been a big commitment, it all becomes worthwhile when she hears how it positively changes people’s lives. “One of my favourite conversations

Eve Southan, front right, leads some of her Newlands group through a fitness routine. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver

was with one of our clients in her 70s,” says Eve. “She said ‘I’m just so excited, I can get down on the floor, play with my grandchildren and get back up again. Before I could not do it, I would just sit on the side of the couch but now it is a breeze.’” While the classes main focus

is on strength and mobility, there is also a big emphasis on mental health. “There are a lot of mental health benefits from the movement, the community and just creating that space where people can come together,” says Eve.

However, she says there is always a challenge in getting people comfortable enough to go along and try their first class. “There is a preconception that you have to be really fit before you come down to a class and that is definitely not the case. “We get families with kids,

and some of our clients are in their 70s and 80s – so we have a really broad range of abilities that come to the classes,” says Eve. If you are interested in the free community class, head down to Newlands Intermediate on Saturdays at 10am.

Volunteer Wellington organises help for community leaders On Tuesday September 10, Volunteer Wellington is organising an all day workshop called Leading Community Led Change.

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readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street. Question: How do you feel about the giant hand on the city gallery?

Joan Legasapi, Karori “This isn’t art for me - it is a provocation on the baser emptions of humans. I hate it!”

Dipika Parmar Newlands “Why waste money when we could be spending it on so many other things!”

Eli McLay Johnsonville “If we don’t have art, we don’t have culture. So I’ll happily look up at it and say that’s a hand with a face.”

Jordan Nia Johnsonville “It doesn’t have any value, like cultural relevance, but it’s fun to look at.”

Lloma Nicholas Johnsonville “I think it looks funny and it’s kinda cool. something a bit different.”

Melissa Taumaa Johnsonville “I think it looks horrible-its just horrible!”

Quasi watches over Civic Square By Glenise Dreaver

Last week, a challenging sculpture which has become known as Quasi, short for Quasimodo, the Hunchback of Notre Dame, was lifted onto the roof of the City Gallery in what is now the almost-deserted City Square. Five meters tall, weighing in at 400kg it was created by sculptor

Ronnie van Haut, who used a scan of his own face and hand, and it was commissioned by the Christchurch City Art Gallery in 2016. The Wellington Sculpture Trust, the City Gallery, Wellington City Council and the Wellington Community Trust, along with a private individual Richard Burrell, have raised the $74,000 needed to install it

here, and quakeproof and windproof it. It is expected to remain in Wellington for between three and four years. To cut a long story short, it’s intended, among other things, to challenge you and your perceptions about the relationship between art and beauty. Our Public Opinion column this week explores some local reaction.

Jam-packed recreation programme has meaning at Enliven’s Huntleigh Home

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Moving into a rest home can indicate big changes to a person’s everyday life and routine, but it doesn’t have to. Enliven’s Huntleigh Home is taking every opportunity to ensure residents’ favourite activities and comforts can remain. Recreation team leader, Annelize Steyn, uses diversional therapy to bring residents’ passions to life and make sure every resident can continue, in some way, to enjoy the things they always have. Diversional therapy promotes inclusion, cohesion and wellbeing to create meaningful recreation programmes, not just activities, that create opportunities for joyful engagement and greater social interaction in Enliven’s homes. It also requires some out the box thinking – a skill Annelize developed while working in counselling, community mental health services and aged care over the past 19 years. “I like problem solving and I have learnt from my own experience over the years that when your physical health deteriorates, you’ve got to improvise,” says Annelize, who has spent the last 10 years with limited mobility and uses a wheel chair. Huntleigh Home and Apartments’ recreation programmes combines a range of classes, therapies, interest groups, themed parties and outings to residents’ favourite locations around Wellington. Annelize says it’s not just about providing activities. She says everything should be meaningful and tailored to meet the resident’s interests. When one resident mentioned an interest in history, Annelize set up a reading section including history books from the Karori area so the resident would recognise places in the books. Another resident wanted to pray for New Zealanders affected by the Christchurch mosque attacks, so Annelize set up a spiritual corner with candles and an affirmation board on the wall. Recently Annelize started an afternoon reading session to help stimulate residents with dementia and memory loss.

Diversional therapist Annelize Steyn brings residents’ passions to life at Enliven’s Huntleigh Home. She also coordinates a daily afternoon tea with soft music and aromatherapy to comfort residents who experience a naturally occurring anxiety called sundowning – an equivalent of the “five o’clock rush”. “Pretty teacups, soft music and scents have a great impact on their anxiety, so I started teaching aromatherapy because of the calming qualities. It’s about making the residents feel special,” says Annelize. “When I notice that a resident is struggling with a problem or activity I’ll research it. I read books and websites until I find a way to make it possible for them.” Huntleigh Home and Apartments offers independent retirement living, rest home and hospital care, short-term respite, health recovery care and a day programme. To learn more visit www. enlivencentral.org.nz or call 04 464 2020. PBA

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Important decisions looming By Glenise Dreaver

If you want to vote in the Wellington City Council elections, check your mailbox for your voting forms between September 20 and 25. The good news is that your envelope will be tailored to include only voting papers for the individuals and organisations for which you are eligible to vote. It’s still likely to be a fat envelope. Not only can you

Wellington City Council has put out this 2019 pre-election report to help you familiarise with the issues. It can be found on the WCC website.

vote for one of the nine mayoral candidates, you can select three of the nine candidates who are standing in your ward, either Takapu North (published last week) or those in the Wharangi Onslow Western Ward. They are Rebecca Matthews, Conor Hill, Rohan Biggs, Richard McIntosh, Ray Chung, Simon Woolf, Diane Calvert, Michelle Rush and Andy Foster, If you are in the Makara/Ohariu Community Board area, you will receive your ward papers as normal, but none for the board as there are six candidates for six places, so no election. (Community boards members do not have any WCC voting rights, nor do they sit at the council table, but they provide a voice on any local issues. A WCC spokesperson says their opinions are taken seriously by council and staff, and it would be “ very, very unwise” to ignore them.) Voting papers for the Greater Wellington Regional Council will come with your WCC papers.. Fortunately, in the Ponoke Wellington constituency, which takes in the Independent Herald’s delivery area, you only need select five of the 23 candidates vying for a place in this area. (There are 45 in total, but you don’t have to worry about that….) However, take a deep breath. There are more decisions. Health issues are obviously high on the list of people’s concerns. You need to vote for seven of the 23 candidates for the Capital and Coast District Health Board. (Up to another four members can be appointed by the Minister of Health, making a maximum of 11.) We will also be publishing a list of Meet the Candidates meetings being held throughout our circulation area. As well, we will be inviting all nine mayoral candidates to submit a photo and up to 150 words to explain what they stand for. Don’t be overwhelmed. Your right to vote has been hard won. People have died for it. And if you feel you don’t know enough about the candidates, you only need to vote for the ones you do know about.

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This week National launched our Economic Discussion Document. A strong economy matters and New Zealand should be booming, yet 63 per cent of business leaders think the Government is managing the economy poorly. The document sets out proposals to boost the economy and more than thirty questions we want your feedback on to get New Zealand back on track. We recognise that the economy is driven by all the people who work hard and invest their time and money to build opportunities for themselves and others. This Government is relentless in dipping into your back pocket when it wants more cash. We don’t think that’s right and we’ve committed to indexing tax thresholds to the cost of living, so Kiwis aren’t taxed more by stealth every year, and we’ll repeal the Regional Fuel Tax, not

increase petrol excise tax, nor introduce any new taxes in our first term. We must tackle wasteful spending. We’ll ensure Treasury has a greater focus on advising on the effectiveness of Government spending. We’ll continue the Social Investment approach and reintroduce public service targets that are focused on outcomes. Hardworking, innovative New Zealanders are held back by red tape. We’ll repeal 100 regulations in our first six months in Government and we’ll eliminate two old regulations for every new one we introduce, so that you can get on with the job. These are just some of the many areas covered in the Economic Discussion Document. We want to hear your thoughts on how we can develop a thriving economy that delivers for you. Have your say by going to national. org.nz/economy.

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Sunshine, sharing at mosque open day in Newlands By Brian Sheppard

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Muslim leaders Sheikh Zewada and Sheikh Khaled welcomed the community to the Al-Ameen mosque in Newlands on August 24, for a day of friendship, fun and food, and to be with them for their mid-day prayers. The rain cleared, the sun came out and so did the people, from every walk of life. Sheikh Zewada stressed the message that he gives to fellow clerics and migrants who have chosen to live in New Zealand. With that choice, he says, comes loyalty to their new homeland. They are all Kiwis, with different cultural histories. The open day was an opportunity to relax the protocol of reserving certain areas

of the mosque for men or for women so that everyone could share the experience. While children enjoyed face-painting, women queued to have their hands decorated with henna and to try wearing a hijab (head scarf). Virtual reality goggles also allowed visitors to see a recording of the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca. Sherif Osman demonstrated classical Arabic calligraphy while others ensured that they could share food and drinks with the visitors. Wellingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s civic leaders and Inter-faith community representatives were there to show their support for this initiative, which offers hope of a greater understanding and acceptance of our diverse Kiwi community.

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Books, books, books By Glenise Dreaver

It was a weekend of delight for booklovers with two major annual secondhand book sales. The joint Karori Lions/Rotary clubs’ fair was held in the Karori Baptist Church hall on Friday and Saturday, and the Onslow College Rowing Club function at the school on Saturday and Sunday. Some browsed, others looked for specific types of books, including Karori author Julia Millen. She was taking a nostalgic look for old hard covers and specific Arthur Ran-

some’s or Biggles for her brother’s collection. Julia struck gold. When the Independent Herald caught her on her way out, she couldn’t disguise her delight. She’d found one of her own books, the history of Kirkcaldie and Stains, for which she still gets requests. “I was down to my last two.” Organiser Beth Anders says there are months of works in the collecting and sorting, but it’s a fun thing. “I love working with books.” The Karori Clubs cleared some $3000 for their funds from their sale after expenses were met.

The Onslow Rowing Club ran their book sale in conjunction with a bake sale. It proved a real family affair, with younger brothers and sisters coming along with parent – and also grandparents. The club is still totting up what they made, this being the first time they have held the fair locally, rather than on the waterfront beside their clubroom. Coach Tina Manker says the profits will go towards recompensing coaches for their expenses, not least Marama and Kate Nahu of Ngaio provided a splash of colour as they browsed the Onslow book fair. travel costs.

Five-year-old Manu Susilo found a sunny corner at the Onslow Rowing Club book fair and immersed himself, ignoring the crowd as he read through his pile of books, aloud to himself.

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Claire Stanley with Nathan and Dave Parker, found the Eftpos machine was running hot as patrons lined up to buy their books at onslow

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FreeForAll: a labour of love By Brian Sheppard

“I’m just allergic to waste”. This is how Johnsonville’s Dee Glentworth describes her driving force for the past three and a half years. It’s led to her volunteer community project ‘FreeForAll’, set up at the Johnsonville Rugby clubrooms in Halston Road. Through this project, Dee invites people to donate their unwanted products and materials to her, and she adds other bits and pieces that she spots along the way. The work, in which she, husband Nathan and children Ethan and Jessica are all involved, shows how much of our household waste can be put to further good use rather than going to the landfill. It’s a huge challenge follows, for her and her family, of sorting and storing the material, in their own garage and filling a shipping container until she can

hold a ‘FreeForAll’ event for anyone to take anything they may need, without payment. Dee explained that a number of charities and caregivers make good use of this service, which is open to anyone. She does not influence who takes the goods but knows that it provides great help for people who may not otherwise be able to afford them. The volume of material handled has to be seen to be believed. Their last consignment resulted in 30 cubic metres of goods, which took 14 hours to process. She says that over the three and a half year term of the project, only four skip loads have had to go to the landfill. What then are her priorities for this work? Dee answered in terms of four hashtags: #dontbinitshareit #shareshopesave #secondhandnotsecondbest and #circulareconomy blessings. For further information, check Dee’s website www.freeforall.co.nz

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KAPITI Waikanae Piano Recital by Tony Chen Lin Described as “a dazzling young pianist”, Tony Chen Lin will perform for the Waikanae Music Society on Sunday 22 September as part of a fourteen centre Chamber Music New Zealand tour. Born in China, Tony Chen Lin came to New Zealand when he was six. At fourteen he won the Christchurch Junior Concerto Competition and five years later the New Zealand National Concerto Competition. He studied at the University of Canterbury and subsequently in Singapore, Germany and Hungary. He regularly performs in New Zealand and Europe, notably at the Semaine Internationale Piano & Musique de Chambre festival in Switzer-

land (where he has also given masterclasses and conducted) and as soloist with the Stuttgart State Orchestra as part of their ‘Rising Stars’ Festival. As a composer, Tony has had works played by the NZSO, Auckland Philharmonia and Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and has received numerous awards for his compositions. His debut solo album ‘Digressions’ was released in 2018 on Rattle Records to enthusiastic reviews. The CD will be available for sale at his concert. The theme of the concert is “Dreams and Fantasies”, opening with Mozart’s beloved Fantasy and Sonata in C minor. A new work by Chinese/New Zealand

composer Gao Ping, specially commissioned for this tour, will follow. Titled “Daydreams” it is a suite of six short pieces. After the interval, Janácek’s Sonata “From the Street” is a moving tribute to a worker accidentally killed during a 1905 uprising in Prague. The concert concludes with one of Robert Schumann’s greatest works, the exciting and technically challenging Fantasie in C. Door sales will be available, or tickets can be purchased from Waikanae New World, Moby Dickens Books in Paraparaumu Beach or through the website www.waikanaemusic.org.nz Phone enquiries are welcome on 04 905 6070 or 04 293 4025. ma We nu sto ka ck cre me

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Where’s my Wagner? The Black Caps have missed a trick by not playing Neil Wagner during this Sri Lankan year series. As a fan, it seems baffling that the powers that be could sit Wagner, who is currently ranked as the sixth best test bowler in the world. The two tests in Sri Lanka have been hampered by rain

but Wagner’s heart and hustle was sorely missed in the first test loss when the pitch offered nothing for the traditional seamer. Perhaps the team feel obliged to play the under-performing Tim Southee because he is the squad’s vice captain but it would only be a member of the Southee family that would

suggest with a straight face that Tim trumps Neil at this point. The Black Caps missed Wagner’s variety and short-pitches variation. His tactics unsettled the Sri Lankan’s in our conditions last summer and on a placid pitch, it may have been worth exploiting the mental scars in unfamiliar conditions.

The Black Caps have shown tremendous loyalty to Southee who has been a shell of himself since the 2015 World Cup. The same could be said for Mitchell Santner who was mercilessly dropped for the second test. Santner has been given every opportunity to succeed in all three formats and while he

seems to be a handy enough 50-over bowler he has not made the same strides in tests and his batting remains inconsistent at best. There is a limited window left with test specialist Wagner and during a tour where New Zealand has floundered in many aspects, his passion and energy has been sorely missed.

Positive ending to season for Norths By Grant Stephen

The Men’s Central Football League has finally wound down for the season following the completion of two catch-up matches. A week on from torrential rain, Karori Park was in a usable condition but the track could only be described as soft with the local side hosting North Wellington. Win or lose, Waterside Karori would remain in eighth spot but North Wellington would anchor fourth position if they could nab all three points on offer. On the day

North Wellington were good enough for the win and came out on the right side of the ledger with a 3-2 result in their favour. Going into the match North’s management had concerns, fielding five players aged under 19 who had also played at a youth tournament in the morning. These doubts disappeared 60 seconds into the game when Jesse Randall scored the opening goal with the team’s first possession of the ball. Waterside were very much in the hunt though and equalised on the half hour mark.

In the second spell Karori briefly took the lead, only for Nathan Simes to equalise with a strangely-deflected shot off the keeper and back off Simes’ knee. As the game drew to a close and substitutions were made, players ended up out of position. Jonty Bilderbeck found himself playing in central midfield when he normally controls the right back position. This would turn out to be, as the coach Magno Viera would claim, a piece of brilliance as Bilderbeck hit a shot from 30 yards out to seal the match with the keeper unable to do anything about it. Waterside Karori will no doubt look to push up the table next season with their young side gaining more experience. Norths were happy to cement their inaugural season in the top flight in such a positive way and come through the second round unbeaten. Western Suburbs were true to form as 2019 Central League champions with a solid 3-0 away win at Stop Out. Western Suburbs ended their campaign on 42 points, five points clear of Napier City Rovers with Miramar Rangers securing third spot. In the Capital 1 League the sun was shining on Seatoun in every respect. Seatoun went into their home game in second place and North Wellington needed just a draw to win the league title, being two points in front.

When all was said and done it was the Seatoun team and their vocal crowd of supporters who were the happiest campers. The locals dished out a 5-2 hiding over North Wellington and were dominant in most aspects for the majority of the game. North Wellington were out-muscled and outgunned while Seatoun was simply outstanding. Despite the one-sided result, both teams have won promotion to the Capital Premier League for next season in the two up, two down system. On Sunday the North Wellington Women’s Premier side enjoyed home court advantage over Stop Out at Alex Moore Park. They put on eight unanswered goals scored by seven different players and were presented the Premier League trophy with one game still to play. In the Kate Sheppard national women’s knock-out competition, a late goal in extra time gave Coastal Spirit from Christchurch a win by the slimmest of margins over W League champions, Wellington United. Coastal Spirit have now progressed to the finals and will face Eastern Suburbs from Auckland. In the men’s Chatham Cup competition Napier City Rovers had an extra time 2-1 win over Onehunga Sports and will meet Melville United from Hamilton in the finals on 8 September.

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A golden touch By Glenise Dreaver

Johnsonville School children had their promised Blackout Day on Friday, with teachers and children alike dressed in black to support the All Blacks World Cup defence which starts in Japan on September 20. Not only that, the golden cup was on display in the staffroom, with every class

having the chance for one-to-one time with the weighty trophy. Parent Ben Fisher, high performance talent manager for the All Blacks, was there to explain to each class what the challenge is all about. He ran an age-specific quiz, with each group showing an astonishingly high level of knowledge about All Black players, statistics and important milestones.

New Zealand Under 17 player Jesse Randall had an outstanding season for North Wellington in the Men’s Central League. PHOTO: Glyn Badcock.

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