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By Megan Connolly Another year of the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge at Camp Wainui was done and dusted at the weekend for volunteers of the Pioneer Historic Church on Coast Road. This is the eighth year the church has used the event as a way to raise money for repairs and renovations for the building and they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t love it more, spokesperson for the church, Joyce Lockyer says. All of the funds raised from the four-day event will be going towards a new sprinkler system to be installed in the roof of the building. Continued on page 2. Local volunteers for the Tough Guy and Gal Challenge at the weekend, Kelly Tapp and Debbie Flannagan, were tasked with hydrating the runners at the finish line. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

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Locals look after runners at weekend Challenge Continued from page 1. “It’s so important because a place like that would go up in a second,” Joyce says. Juniors ran on Wednesday and Thursday, secondary students got to take the muddy dip on Friday and adults had their chance on Saturday. The church provides marshals for the length of the event, made up by enthusiastic locals who have been “supporting the church for forever and a day”. Compared to other Tough Guy and Gal Challenges, Joyce says that the organisers are always surprised by the age of the local volunteers but that doesn’t stop them. The job is much less muddy for the marshals who send the runners in the right direction towards the mud trail, to the finish line through the stream and serve out much-needed drinks at the end. Every year the church is given the opportunity to come back and round up enough people to help Joyce says. The best part of the event is the registration in the morning because they have over 950 people “come at them” to get their bibs, Joyce says. “We’re like a well-oiled machine by now.

Local volunteers Linda Grime, Andrea Lister and Sherryn Mohi working hard on Saturday morning. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

“At the end, it’s very satisfying to have done a good job.” The pioneer church, which is registered as a historical building and is 153 years old, is a popular place for weddings and functions and attracts travellers from all over the country. More recently the church’s kitchen and windows have been replaced and the new sprinklers

will help to future proof the building, Joyce says. “We’ve always needed the money and we’ll carry on needing it with all the hard work done on the renovations.” The conditions were ideal on Saturday morning with competitors gathering from all around the Wellington region. The Tough Guy and Gal

Bikes donated to local schools

Students from Fernlea School were excited to receive a donation of new bikes for their school last week. Nearly 400 staff attending the GNS Science Staff Conference took part in a team challenge called ‘The Ultimate Give’ where groups assembled a brand-new bike from a box full of parts. The 50 bikes were then donated to Fernlea, and Wainuiomata Primary, along with two others,

because they have their own ‘Bikes in Schools’ projects. Bikes, helmets and tools were sourced from local store My Ride Hutt Valley, with owner Murray Howe personally delivering the bikes to GNS Science and providing safety checks on completed bikes. GNS Science general manager of people and culture, Rose Macfarlane, says, GNS is thrilled to be involved in an activity that has such a strong community

focus. “This was like no other team activity we have ever done. Our staff were absolutely buzzing that it was giving back to the region on so many levels.” Schools that participate in the ‘Bikes in Schools’ programme fundraise to build a bike track, obtain a fleet of bikes and a container for storage, and often build a pump track and skills area as well. Every child in the school learns

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Challenge pushed runners to their limits by throwing them headfirst into the elements-- not to mention a lot of mud! Competitors run through water trails, crawl under barb wire obstacles, swamp crossings, through bush trails, hill climbs and a rope bridge, with six kilometres for one lap or 12 kilometres for two laps.

to ride a bike and all students ride regularly as part of day-today school activities. Greater Wellington Regional Council and Hutt City Council support schools with skills training. Children benefit from this regular physical activity, and confidence at riding opens up biking as a healthy and low-cost transport choice for them in future, even if they currently don’t have a bike of their own.

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Former rugby star and local teaches positive thinking By Megan Connolly

Born and bred local and former NRL rugby star, Paul Whatuira, was at Wainuiomata intermediate on Thursday morning talking to a group of students about the power of positive thinking and mindfulness. Having grown up in Wainuiomata and still having a deep connection with the town, Paul says he felt it was important to come back to his “old stomping ground” to preach what he practices. “It’s humbling to come back,” Paul says. Paul travels around schools and conferences spreading the knowledge and power of thinking as part of the Internal Strength programme primarily for nearly two years in Auckland but he wants to do more in his home city. The group of students had two days of workshops with Paul where they went through eight topics with an award ceremony at the end. “This is the most important time of their lives and they should be learning mindfulness tech-

The teachers strike that is on today outside of parliament has been a long time coming for Wainuiomata Primary School deputy principal Tute Porter-Samuels. “It’s really a historical day, the entire compulsory schooling sector is taking industrial action for a more sustainable education system,” Tute says. Teachers in primary, secondary, and area schools wharekura, plus primary principals are

inbrief news Shared Path opens on Monday The Wainuiomata Hill Shared Path, Te Hikoi Ararewa, is opening on Monday, June 3. At 11am Mayor Ray Wallace will cut the ribbon declaring the path open. Then, starting from the Life City Church car park, there will be a walking parade up to the summit from Wainuiomata. Get your photo taken at the top. There will be certificates for kids, great coffee, music, refreshments and a community celebration. A free shuttle will be running between Gracefield and Wainuiomata. Pick up spots are Life Church Car Park, 1 Parkway, the lookout at the summit and by the GNS parking area, Gracefield Road and Rishworth Street Waiwhetu.

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Former rugby star Paul Whatuira popped into his old school, Wainuiomata Intermediate, to work with some of the students on positive thinking and mindfulness.

niques and self-confidence at a young age. “It’s important now so when they get to college and it’s stressful they have learned the techniques to respond to situations better,” Paul says. The topics Paul teaches are the same for both students and adults alike, including physical

activity, mindfulness, birthright to success, self-confidence, the power of forgiveness, positive relationships, mind and body and that laughter is the key. “It’s really learning about the power of gratitude,” Paul says. Several years ago Paul had his own struggles with mental health and has come a long way

since, now working on spreading positivity and inspiration through his motivational speaking. “I really try to practice what I preach because these kids can see whether you’re not being genuine and honest. “I tell the kids, as long as you put in the work to achieve you can be your best,” Paul says.

Local teachers join strike for change By Megan Connolly

all seeking better work conditions and resourcing for children with additional learning needs. Teachers and principals need better pay to be able to keep staff in the profession, more time to teach and lead, a solution to the high workloads and better resources. “We just want the basic tools to do our job,” Tute says. While secondary teachers are given five hours release a week, primary teachers only have one hour a week for planning, assessing, phoning parents plus

much more. This puts huge amounts of stress on teachers to the point many skilled teachers leave the profession and makes it undesirable for potential teachers. “Children with high needs cannot access support as a right. “It’s not fair that only one per cent qualifies for the Ongoing Resource Scheme when thousands more need the same support. Around three or four pupils in a class of 30 require adapted, individualised programmes

Reducing class sizes or giving more release time will make a big difference to what we do,” she says. Tute has four children and has been a working mum for 18 years, in education. Working at Wainuiomata Primary School since 2007, she has been the deputy principal for four years. “We stand by our kids and really care about things they need today and for their future. “It is about us fighting for the tools we need,” Tute says.

The Wainuiomata News printed a story on local postman John Carter on May 1. John has heard some good news that his unfair dismissal and waived apology may finally have a happy ending. Back in 1999 the Crown’s Law said John waived an apology but in actual fact, he was under court-mandated psychiatric care at Porirua Hospital and wasn’t able to attend the meeting. Now, with the help of a staff member from Oasis Network Inc, he can prove that he was unable to collect his apology. John says this will be the beginning of putting over 30 years of the Crown’s wrongs, right and hopefully putting the stress behind him.

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Local Scouts make a buck with a cake sale

St Claudines tops Movin’ March Names have been drawn and winners have been announced for a month-long initiative that encouraged students to walk, cycle and scoot to school. Across the Wellington region 125 schools participated in Movin’March 2019, involving over 33,000 students. A local school, St Claudine Thevenet, made it to the top of the list for the Hutt City district with the achievement of 2930 active journeys. Greater Wellington travel choice co-

ordinator Kirsty Barr says the level of participation in this year’s initiative was incredible. “It is inspiring to see so many children being enthusiastic about sustainable travel and how they can help the environment through their travel choices. “We had a 37 per cent increase in how many schools participated this year compared to last year and an amazing 78 per cent increase on the number of trips recorded,” Kirsty says.

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The 1st Wainuiomata Scouts group was out last weekend fundraising to get their youngsters to the Scouts’ Jamboree. PHOTO: supplied By Megan Connolly

It was a big day for the 1st Wainuiomata Parish Scouts who were busy fundraising for their Jamboree by washing cars and selling cakes last Saturday in town. Jamboree, which is a massive camp, where scouts from all over the country meet, only happens once every three years. Most Scouts will have one chance to attend the big bash which is why every Scout Group in the Hutt and all over New Zealand put such a big effort into fundraising in a Jamboree Year, an organiser, Yvonne Ting, says. This year the camp is being held at Mystery Creek, Hamilton from the December 28, 2019 to January 7, 2020. The local Scout group has nine Scouts heading up to Hamilton later this year. “Scouts NZ works hard to keep Jamboree Camp Fees as low as possible, but it’s still $905 per Scout to attend, plus maybe $800 per Scout in additional costs for the transport of Scouts, Leaders, camping

gear, tents and a marquee to and from Hamilton,” Yvonne says. The bake sale and car wash is their third fundraiser this year, following a mudslide, sausage sizzles, fundraiser movies and raffles. “So far we have gotten all of our Scouts over a quarter of the way there,” Yvonne says. “A massive Thank You goes out from our Scouts to Clive’s Chemist for letting us use their shopfront, to the Wainuiomata Community Centre and Hutt City Council for providing a venue and gear for running the carwash and to Geeves Scaffolding Ltd and Abbey Signs for sponsoring our awesome Scouts and Jamboree signs!” Upcoming fundraisers for the Jamboree include a Sausage Sizzle at Mitre 10 Mega Petone on Sunday, June 2, a garage sale at 29 Fraser Colman Grove on Saturday morning June 29, and the Lighthouse Cinema Petone Fundraiser movies all at 5 pm for Toy Story 4 on July 14, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood on August 18 and Frozen 2 on December 1.

Matariki the Maori New Year is coming up so now is the perfect opportunity to start to plan to stop smoking and set goals for the future with and your whanau. Catherine Manning, the regional manager for Takiri mai te Ata Regional stop smoking service, says that every year over 5000 people in New Zealand pass away from a smoking-related illness and we take this time to remember them. “Matariki is a time to be a star for you and your whanau and set individual and whanau goals of a smokefree whanau. "Make your Whare (house), Waka (Car) and yourself smokefree and we know that your local council are doing everything they can to make your community smokefree to support you to get there," Catherine says. World Smokefree Day is on Friday, May 31, and the Hutt Valley District Health Board and Regional Public Health have partnered up with Takiri Mai te Ata Regional Stop smoking service, Tu Ora Compass PHO, Te

Awakairangi PHO and Hutt Valley Healthy Families to promote a smokefree community by encouraging whanau to support each other in protecting our next generation. Last year Takiri mai te Ata Regional Stop Smoking Service had over 900 referrals to their service from whanau who were wanting to stop smoking. The Stop Smoking Service quit coaches provided access to free Nicotine replacement therapy, went to workplaces, homes, hospitals and GP clinics to support people who were wanting to quit and designed programmes to suit the whanau to reach their goal. “We know it’s not easy to give up smoking, for most people it takes several times before they reach their goal but we will support you until you no longer need us," Catherine says. If you are ready to be a Matariki Smokefree Star, free call the Regional Stop smoking service at 0800 926257 and our Lucy will support you to find the right quit coach to suit your needs. PBA.

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readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street. What is on your Queen Street Wishlist?

Holly Clareburt “Pools because a lot of people come down here or a playground like Avalon Park.”

Kenneth Christiansen “Friday night entertainment for the kids.”

Michael Moore “ In the summer water fights and free food.”

Micky Rowse “Something like a water festival will be good.”

Candice Beck “A market or repurposed market to bring a village feeling here.”

Kane Bowater “American Football because I actually know how to play it.”

Reusable bags for art supplies By Megan Connolly

What could be cuter than four Arakura Kindergarten pupils? Four kindergarten pupils fundraising for art supplies by selling reusable shopping bags! Arakura Kindergarten is selling reusable bags for $5 to help provide more resources for the youngsters and need

your help to do so. The kindergarten does several fundraisers a year to boost their funds, with their most recent being a trike-a-thon last term. Next up is a fun art night to coincide with Matariki where parents will be invited to come along to an art display with their children’s work which they can then purchase.

“It’s great because not only is it extra funds, it’s great for parents to be involved with the kindergarten,” head teacher, Debbie Henderson says. The kindergarten has 30 students on the roll, three teachers, one in administration and one teacher support so it is quite a tight working team, Debbie says. However, they’re always looking for volunteers to help out during the week

whether that be gardening, with the organisation, or just as a parent helper. “Fundraising brings people in for a family evening and a place for parents to make friends with each other,” Debbie says. If you would like to get your hands on one of their reusable bags pop into the kindergarten, ring them or contact them via their page online.

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Arakura Kindergarten pupils Brax Riches, Wolf Walbaekken and Olivia Brown with the bags the kindergarten is selling to raise money to purchase art supplies. PHOTO: Megan Connolly

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Pukeatua pupils sweet about cake stall By Megan Connolly

It was a pretty sweet day at Pukeatua Primary on Friday morning as students whipped out their dollar coins to buy some treats at their fundraising cake stall. There was everything from cakes to cookies, to sausage rolls and popcorn, and if it wasn’t covered in sprinkles, it was covered in chocolate. “It was a bit of a treat for the kids to see so many sweets. They were just wide-eyed,” principal of Pukeatua Primary, Jenni Adams, says. The money raised will

be going into the school to purchase new sports shirts with logos that the students can use for a variety of things. “We’ve had a lot of support from whanau,” Jenni says. The school holds a fundraiser every term with the goal to get 12 more shirts and increase the size range they have for the students. “The shirts are so identifiable and bright, so whenever teams go and compete they really stand out,” Jenni says. Next up Pukeatua will be working on their Wearable Arts outfits for Matariki coming up.

Trinity-Rose Te-Rauna Lal, Georgia Mill and Kaitlynn Te-Rauna The cake sale was a world of pure imagination for Lal check out the cakes. PHOTOS: Megan Connolly Royden Kepa on Friday.

Wade jets off to Japan on exchange By Megan Connolly

Wainuiomata High School student, Wade Kernachan, will be heading off to Japan at the end of July on exchange.

Local year 12 student, Wade Kernachan, will be jetting off to Japan at the end of July on a student exchange. Heading over for three months, Wade will be living with host families while he stays in Iizuka, Fukuoka. “I’m excited but there are quite a few nerves. “This will be the first time I’ve left the country,” Wade says. He says his motivation to apply was fairly simple: it sounded like a good idea. “I thought it was a great opportunity and the experience would be amazing,

and to learn the culture,” Wade says. For a student to be chosen to go on the exchange they have to not only apply, but write an essay explaining why they deserve the opportunity and also go through an interview process. “I’m the first boy going which is pretty special,” Wade says. It might be a bit of a challenge initially because he doesn’t know the language very well and can only speak basic Japanese. While Wade is staying with his host family in Japan, there will be a Japanese student moving into his home which is exciting for mum, Robyn Daniel.

“Mum’s looking forward to it too I think,” Wade says. The school sponsors the trip. However Wade and his family are hosting several sausage sizzles during the lead up to the trip to boost the spending money he can take on the trip. “It means I can see more of Japan while I’m there,” Wade says. All of the sausages have been kindly sponsored by the local butcher, Creative Meats, and Countdown. Their next sausage sizzle will be outside Countdown on June 1 for $2 each or $4 for a beef burger. Two more sizzles will be held on June 29 and July 13.

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Celebrate the opening of Te Hikoi Ararewa Wainuiomata Hill Shared Path Monday 3 June, 11am-2pm With a celebration at Life City Church, 1 Parkway, Wainuiomata Join us at 11am for the formal opening of Te Hikoi Ararewa followed by a walking parade to the summit. There will be certificates for kids, great coffee, music, and food.

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Record-breaking turnout for Cyclocross

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It was a huge turnout on Saturday at Waiu Park for the first day of the season for Huttcross.

Dave Rudge takes on the Wainuiomata Trail park. By Kim Hurst

Wainuiomata Trail Park hosted Wellington’s biggest Cylocross race, with the opening round of Huttcross at the weekend. The 1.6 kilometre course involved negotiating a variety of

Jenni Cassie on the track.

corners, tracks, barriers and logs, including a purpose-built wooden stair section and ramp over a trailer. The event was a huge hit with 215 riders attending from across the Wellington region making it the biggest cyclocross race in

New Zealand. With such a large turnout, the B Grade was a sell-out and capped at 100 riders on course all at the same time. Around 35 children took part in the 20 minute Mighty CX race and showed their skills by

Sam Nelson takes on the track in B Grade.

managing the same full course as the adults with ease. Tyler Knowles was the fastest boy of the day and Ione Abbott from Newlands was the fastest girl. Two local doctors, Nick Kennedy and Kim Hurst, were the

fastest riders of the day in A grade, completing 12 laps in an hour. Huttcross have four more events around the Hutt Valley this winter. Find out more at huttcross. co.nz. PHOTO: Supplied.

Netball team blooms under pressure By Toli Sagaga

While three Ulalei teams lost some thrilling close encounters, Team Fuefuesina continue to bloom with another win against Upper Hutt Maidstone United (6) on Saturday. Senior 1 Ulalei Fuefuesina 44 v Upper Hutt Maidstone United (6) 34. Each team started strong, with each team scoring off their own centre passes. By half time Fuefuesina led by a single goal with the score at 19-18. In the third quarter, Fuefuesina stepped up their defence with GK Tiana Weepu and GD Kathrine Taituave unsettling the UHMU shooters creating some crucial turnover ball. They were assisted by midcourters WD Brooke Cowpland and C Tahaani Hepi making it difficult for UHMU to feed the ball into the shooting circle. Some brilliant straight line passing down the court allowed

feeders Crystal Ruatara and Tahaani Hepi to deliver a good ball into the circle for the shooters to convert. Bree Itula had a standout game at GA assisting defensively as well as bringing the ball through the court and converting some long-range shots. Fuefuesina extended their lead to 30-25 at the end of the third quarter and continued to apply pressure in the final quarter to win comfortably 44-34. “We are very pleased with the win and it’s really cool to see what we do at training executed in the game,” says GK Tiana Weepu. Fuefuesina remains second on the Senior One ladder with one game of the round remaining. Premier 1 Ulalei Pua 61 v St Orans Club 63 Ulalei Pua suffered their first upset loss of the competition in a tightly fought match against St Orans Club.

With only six players in the first quarter, Pua were down 17-11. They pulled it back to come within one goal at half time 32-31 but time ran out to complete the full comeback. Pua is now second in Premier One ladder. Other results: Premier 1: Ulalei Aute 60 lost to UHMU (1) 61 Senior 2: Ulalei Moso’oi 20 lost to HSOG 2 21 Netball Hutt Valley have a break next weekend for Queen’s Birthday. Draw for last games of Round 1 on 8 June 2019 at Walter Nash Centre, Taita: Premier 1: Ulalei Aute v Upper Hutt Maidstone (2) 12 noon Premier 1: Ulalei Pua v HSOG (1) 1:30 pm Senior 1: Ulalei Fuefuesina v Upper Hutt Maidstone (5) 9:00 am Senior 2: Ulalei Moso’oi v Pua Goal Attack Bronwyn Pelenise receives a pass from Centre Brittany Antipas v St Orans Club PHOTO: Supplied. UHMU (8) 3pm

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Wednesday May 29, 2019

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Scrums - the ultimate rugby time-waster Grant Nisbett’s groans throughout the Crusaders and Blues Super Rugby game summed it up. The long-time rugby commentator bemoaned the amount of time wasted re-setting scrums during the Crusaders’ 19-11 win at Christchurch Stadium on Saturday night. Nisbett said during the commentary that it was time for the game clock to

stop for reset scrums. It was the tip of the iceberg of problems with a match that had no flow and inept officiating which has plagued the 2019 competition. The scrums were a mess and the Crusaders were disallowed a penalty try for a high tackle on Richie Mo’unga in the act of scoring a try that was somehow

deemed legal by on-field referee Mike Fraser. It was a cold night with plenty of dew on the grass and that did contribute to the stop-start nature of the game. It was a poor advertisement for the game. Even the purists, of which I’d like to think I am one, would have struggled to say it was time

well spent in viewing the arm wrestle. A scrum clock would be a step in the right direction. Professional rugby, like all sports, are in the entertainment business and reset scrums are not entertaining, they’re annoying. Scrums still have to be contestable moments of the game,

but they need to be sped up and simplified for modern viewers with short attention spans. Referees have to try harder to let games flow and most importantly be consistent in their enforcement of the laws of the game. Currently, that’s not happening and the quality of matches is suffering.

Locals shake their booty for the community By Megan Connolly

Meet the local volunteers who give their time to helping keep fitness free in the community. Anna Williams and Dee Rangitonga started at the back of Dancefit classes. Now, over three years later, they’re two of the coaches leading the pack and inspiring locals. “We kept moving up as we grew in confidence,” Dee says. Dancing in the local Shopping Mall at 6pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings, Anna and Dee, along with other coaches Putiputi Temara and Chris Thompson Te Kira, “shake their booties” and encourage you to do the same. “It’s judgement free and you can go at your own pace. “But if you don’t push yourself you won’t get as much out of it,” Anna says. The coaches know that it can sometimes be hard for some people to get out and exercise, especially if they have small children, but they stress that the evening sessions are open for everyone and anyone, families and children included. There’s no stopping enthu-

siasm and passion for Anna and the coaches, with all of the dances choreographed by themselves. “We get together, puts on a song and each of us put a move in,” Dee says. “Getting together is the best way to do it,” Anna adds. Accumulated over the years the team has a playlist with over 60 songs with routines to go with each of them. Prior to being in the shopping mall, Dancefit has had many homes, but they are very grateful for their current home. “We’re really grateful for mall management that has allowed us to use the space,” Anna says. If you want something more structured, qualified personal trainer and physio of 12 years, Shayna Tiatia, will push you to your limits at Bootcamps on Sunday afternoons at 3.30pm at Arakura School. “I’ve always been interested in and passionate about health and fitness.” “What drives me is the fact I can help someone else.” If you come along to Bootcamp, be prepared to work, Shayna says. “I’m quite a stern person.”

Fancy seeing your results on our sports page? Are you and your family big on sports? Maybe your club is smashing it this season and you want to share it with the community? Send in your club's sports results and some cool action pictures to go with it for your chance to feature on the sports page. Even if it's just your results in raw form, our reporter can tidy it up for you. Then we can all celebrate! Send to wainui@wsn.co.nz by 2pm on a Monday to feature in that week's paper.

Bringing you free fitness and fun. The Dancefit coaches from left, Shayna Tiatia, Dee Rangitonga, Anna Williams, Putiputi Temara and Chris Thompson Te Kira in front.

Junior rugby results U13 vs Petone 43-0 loss U12 vs HOBM 15-14 loss U11 vs Eastbourne 58-7 loss U10 Green vs Rimutaka 65-15 loss U10 Lions vs Eastbourne 95-30 loss U9 Black vs HOBM tigers 60-10 loss U9 TintaCar vs Petone 65-40 win U8 Hurricanes vs UH Chiefs 65-20 win U8 JBHughes vs Eastbourne 55-40 win

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