30 January Independent Herald

BRETT HUDSON NATIONAL LIST MP BASED IN ŌHĀRIU P 04 478 0628 E Brett.HudsonMP@parliament.govt.nz

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New stage of life

By Glenise Dreaver

For Helen Thompson of Churton Park, her retirement last September opened up a whole new world of friendship and fun.

She realised she needed to find a new outlet for her energies, so went to Google.

What she found was the local (Tawa) branch of U3A, University of the Third Age. Continued on page 2.

Helen Thompson of Churton Park has found that retirement, and U3A has allowed her time and scope to indulge her passion for her music, and to meet new friends.

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U3A opens up the world Continued from page 1.

She’s always been a musician, and as she recently retired from the Orpheus Choir along with her Home Support work, she was delighted to find U3A had a 60-strong choir of its own.

There’s also a musical perfor-

mance group where members meet in each other’s homes and play to each other. “It’s a reason to practice and perform,” she says. She’s also thinking about the U3A ukelele group.

U3A isn’t just about music of course. “There is an amazing

amount of stuff you can do.”

“So many groups on everything you could imagine,” she says, adding that people do worry about retiring.

“But I’m just finding all this time to devote to what I love,” Helen adds.

Forty years enjoyment of fine wines 2020 marks 40 years since Johnsonville’s Cellar Club Inc. began.

The social group focuses on the learning and appreciation of wine.

It was started by a group of “wine buffs” to gain more understanding of wine, when the industry was first evolving in New Zealand.

The club is an independent group that provides wine education and experience through monthly presentations in a variety of formats.

These are by wine masters, wine makers and retail distributors; all aimed at lifting the enjoyment of wine for club’s members.

What better way to learn of the numerous varietal types, and to experience the delights of the new and small wineries that are arriving on the scene year by year; both within New Zealand and offshore?

Meetings are held at the Johnsonville Community Centre in Broderick Road on the second Wednesday of the month, and typically cover six to seven wines of a particular brand or range.

Social events include two restaurant dinners, mid year and Christmas and a BBQ in January.

The Cellar Club welcomes visitors. Contact and further information can be gained by visiting the club website: http://cellarclub. co.nz

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The Cellar Club president Murray Jaspers of Khandallah and vice-president Anne Megget of Grenada Village enjoying a wine at the annual wine club BBQ, held last weekend. Photo supplied.

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inbrief news Bus changes From Sunday January 26, Metlink refreshed its Wellington City bus timetables.

The move was done, it says, to improve reliability and better match customer demand with available driver and bus resources amid ongoing national driver shortages.

Greater Wellington regional council chair Daran Ponter says in the lead up to the changes, 14 Tranzurban-operated services previously suspended are now reinstated.

The timetable changes will reduce the number of suspended services to 21, down from 55 at the end of 2019.

Further services are expected to be restored soon.

Despite this, the organisation says because of driver shortages some Tranzurban services will remain suspended.

Progress on erecting the structural steel framework of the BUPA retirement village and aged care complex in Crofton Downs is being described as "excellent". Photo supplied.

‘Excellent’ progress on $90m retirement village

By Glenise Dreaver

Jamie Gibson, Bupa’s head of property development, describes progress so far on the $90m Bupa Crofton Downs retirement village development as “excellent”.

Completion is, he says, planned for late 2021.

The steel superstructure of the retirement village apartments began late last year, marking what he says is a major milestone.

“Construction of the building façade is due to start in the next few months,” he adds. “ Basement works are continuing on the other village apartments in the second building and the care home site.

“Having both a retirement

village and care home on one site ensures support when care needs change for residents.”

The building is arranged over four levels with 49 care rooms and care suites, 85 self-contained independent living apartments and 111 on-site car parking spaces.

There had been anger among local residents at the start of the consent process in 2017, when it permitted BUPA to exceed the Wellington City Council’s height guidelines by up to four metres And only 28 property owners were said to have been notified by Wellington City Council about the plan less than 10 days before Christmas 2016.

However, the consent stood.

Clampdown on clamping The Automobile Association (AA) and Consumer NZ are advising motorists that if their vehicle is wheel clamped, they should not be charged more than $100 to release a clamp.

January’s amendment to the Land Transport Act caps clamping fees at $100.

“Before the law change, wheel clampers could charge any fee they liked. Fees of $200 were common and in some cases were much higher than that,” an AA spokesperson says.

Now it is an offence for wheel clampers to charge more than $100.

“If the law change fails to put a stop to the cowboy practices of clampers, a ban on wheel clamping would need to be the next step,” a Consumer NZ statement says.

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The rear of the new Bupa retirement village being constructed in Churchill Drive. Photo: Glenise Dreaver

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inbrief news Treaty celebrations Te Ra o Waitangi will be celebrated at Waitangi Park on Thursday February 6 between 12 noon and 6.30pm with kai, kapa haka and waiata for the whole whanau. The anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi will be marked in Wellington with a range of entertainment and activities, including award-winning Maori performers, family fun activities, hangi, a choice of food trucks and a kapa haka group.

The programme starts with an opening blessing by Te Atiawa Taranaki Whanui, followed by musical performances.

Capital left out The Government’s announcement of a $12b spend up on new infrastructure projects is bypassing our capital city, says the Wellington Chamber of Commerce.

“Yesterday’s ‘New Zealand Upgrade Programme’ is an admirable boost to infrastructure investment; unfortunately, it barely makes it past Hamilton, with Wellington city receiving no additional transport funding,” says chief executive John Milford.

He says that as congestion is rising, it is disappointing to see none of the urgently needed roading and public transport projects here mentioned.

“This is despite the Government’s talk of supporting our multi-billion dollar Let’s Get Wellington Moving package that took over three years to put together.

“So it is left to Wellington’s ratepayers to put their hands in their own pockets…”

Lantern contest Three Northern Wellington schools are amongst the top ten in the National Lantern competition.

Cashmere Avenue School (Khandallah), West Park School (Johnsonville) and Hampton Hill School (Tawa) are competing for a prize that could see the winning child receive an Air NZ trip for two to Taiwan, plus $1000 for their school’s art fund.

Jostling for top spot is well under way.

There is just over a week of voting on www.wellingtonlanternfestivalvote. com closing on Febrary 7.

Higher profile for Brett Hudson

By Glenise Dreaver

Just before Christmas Brett Hudson, National List MP, was confirmed as the candidate for Ohariu for the 2020 general election, to be held on September 19.

This came after his confirmation as the party’s Police spokesperson in June 2019.

Brett’s part of what he describes as a “cluster” of National MPs working in the area of justice and corrections, on cracking down on gangs.

The result is a proposal for an elite police squad. “We’re all united on this.”

The squad would, says Brett, be modelled on ‘Strike Force Raptor’ in New South Wales, the Police unit charged with targeting and harassing gangs to eliminate them.

Brett has already been to NSW visiting ‘Strike Force Raptor’. He was impressed.

Gangs in Australia have, he says, a reputation for extreme violence, firearms crimes and murder.

He found the unit using current law to harass, to enforce and suppress gang activity. “From 90 gang pads in New South Wales in 2009, they are now down to three,” says Brett.

We are now seeing imitations of the Australian crime scene here he adds, with some extradited Australian gang members even setting up new gangs.

He describes all New Zealand gangs as “pedlars of misery, the greatest producers and importers of metamphetamine to this country”.

And this has made them very wealthy, he says. “They’ve got all the bling, the assets…”

“And they are out of control.”

National candidate for Ohariu and the party's Police spokesperson Brett Hudson, with Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace, Commander of the NSW State Crime Command, Criminal Groups Squad. Strike Force Raptor is one of the groups under her command. Photo supplied.

While Ohariu has no highly visible gang presence, or pad, he says: “No one is so naïve as to suppose gang members don’t actually reside here.”

He says the unit would take over any case if someone was punched outside a nightclub by a gang member, and if members didn’t pay their traffic fines, their

driver licences would be taken.

There would be checks on gang clubhouses and council rules used to shut them down for shoddy workmanship, unconsented work, or the need for liquor licences.

Officers could also check benefit payments and tax records for assistance gang members

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Despite gang resistance, a programme of education and training for imprisoned members may also be made mandatory says Brett.

“It’s a positive alternative.”

National has announced a more comprehensive plan will be released later in 2020.

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Top 5 renovation tips!

2020 is here, and we are in one very interesting real estate market!

Here at Team YIP, First National, we commonly get asked what the best ways are to renovate for profit. Firstly, in life, tomorrow is never a given, and one must always remember that profit is not everything. If you are planning on renovating your own home, do what makes you happy and enjoy it! Although our job is to help you maximise the return on your property, we find that people often put non-financial reasons first. If you want that race car bed, claw foot bath, or that outdoor spa… go for it!

In life we spend thousands of dollars a year on things that don’t give us a positive financial return, like coffee, wine, going to events, travelling, more coffee, and we happily do it – What you do with your home should firstly be considered with your heart, then with your head.

On the other hand and from a financial (or property flipping perspective), here are 5 quick tips for maximising sale potential when renovating!

1. Get it painted! Without fail the most common area of maintenance that homeowners forget about is painting. When it comes to selling, nothing screams needing work than poorly looked after cladding / walls.

The most common mistake we see is homeowners repainting in the same colour. Buyers can visually associate how ‘old’ the paint is by the colour choice, keep up with modern colour trends / what presents best. If in doubt always go for neutral colours.

Not only will this add value, but also a well-sealed and painted exterior is an essential part of keeping the house warm and dry.

2 . F i nd t he ga rden ba lance! When it comes to gardens, a tidy garden presents better. If it is a beautifully curated garden with diverse plantings, buyers who are looking for lower-maintenance living may see the garden as requiring maintenance. Empty planter boxes on the other hand do not present well. For selling, strike a good balance, opt for lower maintenance grasses and fruit trees over fragile flowers and vegetables.

3 Potential price ceilings - Have a look at recent sales and what renovated and unrenovated properties are going for in your area. In today’s modern world stats and sales (with photos) can easily be accessed, your friend in Real Estate can walk you through this easily too! What you will find, is the return on renovation varies greatly depending on the type of property. For example, if you spend $150k fully renovating a $500k two-bedroom townhouse, you may find the sale value after the renovation may not be as profitable as spending $150k renovating a four-bedroom standalone house.

This what is commonly called ‘over capitalising’ – best avoid it.

4. Sweat the small things – Buyers are treating the house hunting like speed dating and can take a very holistic approach. They walk into a property and walk out with a ‘concluded feeling’ about the property.

So as part of your renovation plan, look at small things such as loose handles, doors catching on the carpet, uneven cabinets, sagging gutters, loose fences, broken mailbox etc. These can all add to the fickle way a lot of buyers go about buying a house. Well maintained and looked after properties attract higher offers.

5. Cheaper is not always better – The cheapest quote is not always the best company to go for and the proof is in the detail. Poorly renovated properties can give warning signs to buyers – buyers can spot a cheap renovation for profit a mile away!

Pay attention to key decisions around the finish and hardware choices.

Ask around for recommendations, see examples of work if possible, and keep an eye on the progress as it is easier for the tradesperson to fix things as they happen rather than after the fact. Your friend in Real Estate can even help you navigate and manage this process!

Sometimes it can be tricky to know where to start. There are a lot of considerations, from what to renovate, proper budgeting, to restrictions and compliance. If you ever get stuck, ask your friend in real estate, nosey friend, technical advisors, etc.

If you are thinking of renovating or buying a ‘renovation project’ or have any areas of Real Estate you want us to assist you with - get in touch! We’d love to hear from you!

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Greg O’Connor

MP for Ōhāriu

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Every so often we get a stark reminder of how interconnected the modern world is, and the impact on us all of the Coronavirus outbreak in the fish market of a relatively obscure, if large, city in China, is just such a reminder.

It also reminds us of the need for efficient infrastructure and public services to deal with the very instant threat posed by the virus here in New Zealand. Despite quite dishonest scaremongering by the opposition, it has been reassuring how quickly our border and health agencies have swung into action to firstly prevent, and secondly prepare for cases here. The measles outbreak was a good test, and the fact that is now under control and the vaccinations are working shows we can have faith that what can be done is being done.

Good public services are essential, and I think New Zealanders understand why our government is spending so much to rebuild our infrastructure.

announced $12 billion of new investment into our country’s infrastructure, the largest investment in infrastructure in decades. I am particularly pleased that the four-laning of SH1 from Otaki to North of Levin has been given the go ahead. It benefits New Zealand far more than tax cuts.

The other area needing attention is gangs and organised crime, a special interest of mine since I lived among them as an undercover police officer and saw the damage they do to poor communities in particular.

Failure to deal with the arrival of the Australian gangs ten years ago has led to the massive recruitment they embarked on.

We are recruiting 1800 more police officers, many of whom will be deployed on gang policing, again another area we are having to rebuild. I am using my experience to ensure we put our efforts in the right area.

Finally, PM Jacinda Ardern has announced that the general election will be on the 19 September this year.

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The investments in education, transport and health we are announcing, like the $25 million for Onslow College and the $5.9 million we are spending on catch up for Ōhāriu schools alone will benefit generations to come.

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Late March start on gorge Fourteen contractors have registered their interest in the $9m Ngaio Gorge Stabilisation Project.

Tenders were to close on January 14, but project manager Sarath Amarasekera reports that has been extended to January 28 in response to contractors’ requests.

“We are expecting to commence the physical work in late March,” Sarath says.

The work, to build retaining walls, widen and realign the road, drainage, slope stabilisation and associated works, is expected to take two years. The container wall will remain on site until the slope stabilisation work begins.

The sites and slopes are being monitored and no significant slope movement has occurred.

While the road will remain open, temporary traffic management measures will be taken.

At times traffic flow would be down to one lane, controlled by traffic signals and manual stop go traffic management as required.

“Keeping the road open will extend the time it takes to do the work, but this will not affect the project estimate budget,” Sarath says.

Sarath Amarasekera, WCC project manager on the Ngaio Gorge stabilisation project. Photo supplied.

An environmental management plan will be developed with the successful contractor in association with relevant council teams.

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Colourful Chinese New Year being celebrated Chinese New Year 2020, when the Year of the Rat displaced the Year of the Pig in the Chinese zodiac, fell on Saturday January 25, with the festival lasting until February 8.

On the opening day, January 25, celebrations at Te Papa included Dragon and Lion Dance performances plus an opportunity to give it a go in physical workshops or try out Wellington’s very first VR Dragon Dance Experience.

This will be followed up by the Chinese New Year Festival to be held in the TSB arena on February 1 and 2.

On Saturday, February 1, there will be another major event between 9.30am and 10pm, a cultural entertainment show and a free fireworks display on the waterfront at Frank Kitts Park.

The next day, there will be the magic of a Chinese New Year Parade, with all its colour, drumming and sound, between 2-3pm from Courtenay Place to TSB Arena.

That day, Sunday February 2, there will still be performances at the arena as well

as many craft and food stalls.

The locally-based Yafeng Group is running one of those stalls and will be there from 10.30am to 5pm to promote the Chinese culture to visitors.

The local group had begun the celebrations early, on Saturday January 12 in an event held from 10 am to noon, in the Waitohi Hub Johnsonville Library, the first community event organised there.

Spokesperson Susan Zou said their activities included introducing, showing and public participation in calligraphy of Spring Festival, with couplets and blessings red paper inscriptions given out free.

Red colour use in Chinese New Year traditions was also workshopped, along with stone engraving and paper cutting, painting Beijing opera face masks on paper, making Chinese lanterns and fortune balls, and tasting Gung Fu tea.

The Modern Health Chinese Medical Centre was also there, with information on traditional Chinese medicine.

Yao Guoling of Johnsonville, is the Yafeng member who was presenting the Spring Couplets calligraphy session at the Waitohi Hub. She is seen here beside Yafeng member and artist Liu Qianxiang, also of Johnsonville, who was assisting her in tutoring workshop members. Photo supplied.

New connections at Enliven’s Huntleigh Apartments Birgit Taylor says she feels lucky to have found a place to call home in Enliven’s Huntleigh Retirement Apartments.

Known to everyone as Bee, she says she has enjoyed meeting all the other apartment residents in her new neighbourhood since her move about three months ago.

“I love the friendliness of the place,” she says. “I tried living on my own for a while and it was a bit lonesome.”

Moving into her new apartment in Karori was a homecoming of sorts for Bee, who moved to Wellington from England with their three young children in 1967.

Originally from Denmark, Bee met husband Bob while she was working as an occupational therapist in Scotland.

They moved to Wellington when Bob accepted a civil engineering job working to widen the road between Wellington and Lower Hutt.

Bee and Bob later moved to Blenheim when Bob became Harbour Engineer in Picton.

Family is a big reason Bee has returned to Wellington, as her son lives in Karori and her daughter and husband

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Huntleigh Apartments resident Birgit Taylor (Bee) loves the friendships she has made since moving into her new home.

have returned to Wellington after living overseas.

“My son can look in on me after work and say hello,” Bee says of living in her new place.

“I’ve got family and friend connections in Wellington.

It’s a very interesting place to live.”

She says Huntleigh’s location just off Karori’s main road makes it easy for her

to take her electric scooter down to the shops.

“They’re lovely, these self-contained places.”

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

Question: What do you think of the Harry and Meghan move?

Alice Camaivuna Johnsonville

Casey Wilson Johnsonville

“I think it is great. They should do what they need to do for their whanau.“

“I think it’s a good move because they’re doing what is good for their family.”

Dennis Mann Johnsonville “I’m a royalist but I don’t agree with what they’ve done.”

Mary Barnett Johnsonville “I don’t have much of an opinion on it.”

Andrew Iupatr Grenada Village “It’s not really something I follow. I don’t care.”

Matthew Spencer Newlands “I’ve just moved to New Zealand so I haven’t been following it.

But they’re moving and making a life for themselves.”

EYE ON CRIME In Johnsonville an unlocked storage room under a house in Woodland Road was entered and electrical building supplies stolen.

A white Peugeot van parked overnight in Sim Street was stolen and red Mitsubishi Airtrek stationwagon parked during the day in Dominion Park Street was broken into, and a GPS unit was stolen.

Also in Dominion Park Street a white Toyota Aqua had a window smashed to gain entry. A dash cam and an internal camera were stolen and an airbag damaged.

A black Nissan Leaf hatchback parked unlocked in the driveway in Hawtrey Terrace had a cell phone and a laptop computer taken.

A grey Mitsubishi Triton utility parked in a driveway in Branscombe Street was broken into and a radar detector was stolen.

In Newlands a silver Subaru

Forester parked overnight in Black Rock Road was stolen and the tennis club in that road was broken into overnight. The chains and padlocks on the main gates were cut, with a window then smashed to gain entry .Frozen sausages were stolen A package left tied to the front door knob of a house in Newlands Road was stolen.

A white Toyota Hiace van parked overnight in a driveway in Lyndfield Lane was stolen with tradesman’s power and hand tools.

In Khandallah a WCC-owned property in Punjab Street was found vandalised, the damage apparently done in the holidays. Most windows were smashed and most walls damaged.

A house in Raumati Terrace had a window forced and a messy search made. Jewellery, an Ipad, a piggy bank, bags and medication were

stolen.

A silver Mitsubishi Colt hatchback parked overnight in Homewood Road had a window smashed.

In Ngaio a house in Old Porirua Road had a window forced. Jewellery, foreign bank cards and cash, computers and watches were taken.

A white Mazda Bongo van parked overnight in Colway Street was stolen and a black Toyota Rav4 stationwagon parked overnight in Imlay Crescent was entered. The ignition panel was ripped off and the ignition barrel is missing.

In Churton Park four houses being built in Atherton Terrace were all entered through a window during the night.

An extractor unit and some door hardware items were stolen from the fourth site. Wellington Handball Federation’s rooms in Halswater Drive had a lock forced and holes

were broken in walls. Members’ possessions were searched, equipment damaged and new handballs stolen.

A black Nisan Pulsar parked in Cunliffe Street overnight was entered and an impact wrench and a dual dash cam stolen.

An unsuccessful attempt was made to break into the Churton Park Store in Middleton Road. Witnesses saw a group trying to force open the shop door with jemmies but the attempt was abandoned.

In Wadestown a gold Mazda Roadster parked overnight on the road in Sefton Street was stolen and later recovered in Imlay Crescent with the ignition pulled.

A silver Mitsubishi Challenger stationwagon in an Anne Street driveway was stolen together with a carbon racer road bike. The car was recovered 100m away with the

driver’s door lock damaged and the ignition pulled out.

The racing bike was recovered in Sefton Street undamaged. A white Matchless HM50 Moped parked overnight in Barnard Street was stolen. It was recovered by Police from a river in Wainuiomata.

In Northland a blue Mazda Demio hatchback parked overnight in a carport at a house in Northland Road was broken into. A door lock was damaged but nothing stolen.

In Woburn Road a house was entered overnight through a forced sash window. A pillowcase was used to carry away stolen items which included jewellery, watches and pens.

In Highbury a black TNT Roma Moped parked overnight on the street in Highbury Road was stolen.

The attached helmet was also taken.

Work on key route to western suburbs A $3.6m project to strengthen retaining walls on Grant Road in Thorndon began this week.

This work forms part of Wellington City Council’s ongoing programme of earthquake and natural disaster resilience works on retaining walls, tunnels and bridges.

City Council structures team leader Faiz Tawfeek says Grant Road is an important transport link between the central city and Wadestown and the western suburbs.

Crews will work 9am to 4pm Monday to Saturday. During work hours traffic will be controlled by traffic signals and the road reduced to one lane.

Pedestrians will have a separate temporary walkway to safely travel past the work site. Cyclists should either dismount and walk through the pedestrian walkway, or stop at the temporary traffic signals and travel through on the green phase with motorists.

The project is in two phases.

Phase one of the project involves work to build a new reinforced concrete retaining wall below Grant Road, between Newman Terrace and Goldies Brae.

The reinforced concrete wall will be 50 m long and 2.6 m high and founded on 15 reinforced concrete piles, each 11 m deep.

The wall will be secured with 25 steel anchors, each up to 12m long.

Along the wall alignment, a new 70m pedestrian barrier will be built, as well as a new kerb and footpath.

In addition, two street light poles will be relocated and attached to the new wall.

The second phase of the project, planned to start in July, will include the strengthening of the existing 60-metre long concrete retaining wall along the Grant Road slip road, below Grant Road, with the installation of 43 steel anchors, each 10-12 m long.

Preparations have begun on the $3.6m project to strengthen retaining walls in Grant Road in Thorndon — a key route to Wadestown. Photo supplied.

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Brett’s Brief National Party List MP based in Ōhāriu

It is the role of Government to keep people safe in their homes and communities.

That’s a duty that National understands and why, in Government, we worked hard to tackle crime and those who perpetrate it.

But, after two years of the current Government, we’re seeing gangs and the crime they perpetrate becoming a bigger and bigger problem.

Karori’s founders of Good BItches Baking, Nicole Murray at left, and Marie Fitzpatrick. Photo supplied.

Karori home to community heroes

By Glenise Dreaver

We’ve always known that Karori has more than its fair share of dedicated community volunteers.

So, when the finalists for the 2020 New Zealander of the Year awards were announced a few days ago, it was no surprise that two of the three finalists in the Community Heroes of the Year section come from there.

Good Bitches Baking (GBB), founded in Karori by Nicole Murray and Marie Fitzpatrick, already both members of the New Zealand Order of Merit, aims to make Aotearoa “the kindest place on earth”.

It is now a nationwide charity, with 2100 volunteers preparing home baking to 170 other charities delivering to those going through trauma or difficulty. They include Women’s Refuge,

mental health group homes, Rape Crisis, Age Concern, night shelters, missions, hospices and hospitals.

The citation points out that in the past five years, the charity Good Bitches Baking has helped more than 650,000 people.

Zealandia, the Karori Sanctuary Trust, is another of the three finalists, The 225-hectare property is the world’s first fully fenced urban ecosanctuary. It has a 500-year vision to restore Wellington’s valley forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state.

There is also a 20-year strategy to transform the way people live with nature.

In 2019 Time magazine named Zealandia as one of the World’s 100 Greatest Places.

This project has reintroduced 20

species of native wildlife back, some absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.

Over 40 different species of native birds have been recorded there and dozens of reptile species, hundreds of plant species and thousands of invertebrates.

The third organisation nominated in the Community Heroes section is the nationwide Foster Hope Charitable Trust, which includes volunteers working in the local area.

They provide for foster children who arrive at new placements with little more than the clothes on their backs and a few possessions in a plastic bag.

Foster Hope backpacks, which include items like toiletries and pyjamas, and accompanying toys and other items, are essential symbols of love and support at a time of huge stress.

ABOVE: Jim Lynch's book about the Zealandia journey was launched in 2019 and the organisation is now a finalist in the 2020 New Zealand Community Heroes of the Year award. Graphic supplied.

LEFT: A beautiful moment at the launch of Jim Lynch's book ‘Zealandia, the valley that changed a nation,’ as he pays tribute to his wife Eve who has walked the Zealandia journey beside him. Photo: Brendon Doran.

In the last year, the number of people who have found themselves victims of crime has risen by almost 20,000.

In total, the number of people who suffered at the hands of criminals has skyrocketed to 278,644 people last year. That is a staggering number.

We are not immune in our little part of New Zealand.

Johnsonville saw the number of people who became victims of crime in the year to November grow by 59 and I hear stories from around our community of the problems people face with crime.

The reason we are seeing this increase is down to a Labour government that’s soft on crime.

The Government is insisting on reducing the prison population, yet crime is increasing and it has no plan to reduce it. There is no doubt we will see the number of victims continue to climb under the current approach.

Meanwhile gang membership has risen by 1400 under this Government, much faster than the growth in the number of frontline police officers. Their crimes and the threats to public safety are near daily headlines in the media.

National will get tough on gangs and the misery they peddle, resourcing the police to target their crimes. We are considering a specialised unit modelled on the successful Strike Force Raptor team in New South Wales focused on supressing criminal gang behaviour and reducing harm in communities.

Contact me 29 Broderick Road, Johnsonville brett.hudson@parliament.govt.nz 04 478 0628

Authorised by Brett Hudson MP, 29 Broderick Road, Johnsonville.

Follow the AMC team’s pet advice each month

Karaka Berries: fatal to dogs In season between January and April are karaka berries, bright orange in colour, and between 2.5 and 4cm in length, these berries can be quite irresistible to dogs.

The berries contain an alkaloid poison, and a neurotoxin, which, if ingested can prove fatal.

If you suspect your dog has ingested karaka berries, seek vet help immediately. Symptoms to look out for include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, restlessness, pacing. limb rigidity or, seizures. While ingestion of the berries often proves fatal, the faster treatment plan can be implemented the greater your chances of a favourable outcome.

If you are walking your dog in an area which has karaka trees (quite common in Wellington, these trees can grow up to 15m and have thick, dark green leaves) keep them on a short leash and keep an eye on what they are sniffing, or best of all, just avoid walks in areas with karaka trees while they are fruiting, if you are able to.

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The Boss – Bruce Springsteen Tribute Show Southward Theatre, Paraparaumu Sat 15 Feb 7:30pm Songs and Trains at LOCO Loco, State Highway 1, Ōtaki Sat 15 Feb 4:00pm

Michael Houstoun to farewell Waikanae The Waikanae Music Society will open its 2020 season on Sunday 9 February with an exciting concert featuring the music of J S Bach performed by pianist Michael Houstoun and the Amici Ensemble.

This is Michael Houstoun’s final appearance in Waikanae and a last chance for his many fans to hear him before he retires later this year. New Zealand’s most famous and treasured pianist, Michael has been performing in Waikanae regularly since 1986 and many wonderful memories have been formed over that long time. Michael describes Waikanae as “one of his favourite gigs” and in return his audience would surely describe him as one of their favourite pianists.

As well as playing Bach’s Partita No 4 he will be joined by the Amici Ensemble to perform Bach’s great Keyboard Concerto in D minor. The Amici Ensemble, a group of prominent NZSO musicians led by Donald Armstrong, will perform one of Bach’s popular Brandenburg Concertos and also a Trio Sonata from The Musical Offering.

The concert, in the Waikanae Memorial Hall, starts at 2.30pm. Tickets are available from Waikanae New World, Moby Dickens Books in Paraparaumu Beach, from the website www.waikanaemusic. org.nz or phone 04 293 4025. Door sales will be available.

See the birds and feed the eels at Nga Manu Kick back, relax and enjoy a picnic or barbeque at Nga Manu in Waikanae. Only 50 minutes from Wellington and accessible for all including pushchair and wheelchair users. Kiwi, tuatara, kaka and kea are waiting to greet you and you can feed manaaki tuna (Longfin Eel) at 2pm daily.

Discover our unique flora and fauna as you explore the forest walk, climb the lookout tower and hang out with the birds in walkthrough aviaries. For a close encounter with our unique wildlife you can book onto a ‘Kiwi Night Encounter’, join a ‘Feed Out Tour’ or go behind-the-scenes on a ‘Ranger for the Day Experience’. Or discover the tranquillity of an overnight stay in Theo’s Cottage, located in the Reserve. Come and immerse yourself in nature!

All visits support the not-for-profit Nga Manu Trust, which has been dedicated to the conservation and preservation of our native species since 1974.

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What do you love about what you do?

Every day is different. We deal with home owners and businesses who struggle to understand their computer technology and become incredibly frustrated when it fails them. We solve problems for them. The audible sigh of relief and positive feedback from customers is the most satisfying thing.

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Happy customers who refer us to their friends and colleagues. This is the best and most satisfying way to grow thereleased business. with To feel that what we in domidmatters Windows 10 was much fanfare to people and that it makes a difference to their lives. Happy staff – it suggests I 2015 and one year on, the offer to upgrade to Windows must be doing something right.

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Windows 10 deadline looms

Windows based PCs are still running Windows 7 so if that’s you and you want that free upgrade, you’ve got until 29 July 2016 to do it.

To date, most Windows 10 upgrades have gone reasonably smoothly, but with the sheer volume being done, there’s no shortage of horror stories. Many of these have happened in the last two months when Microsoft made Windows 10 an automatic update without really letting anyone know and around the world people woke up surprised with a new operating system running on their computer. Unfortunately, many woke up to a non-func• A leader in tioning computer technology computer and a sinking feeling in their stomach.

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We are supported from the other side of the world by the Head Office in Karlsruhe, Germany. For 35 years they have been developing superior, high quality uPVC extrusions, and uPVC window and door products.

Our German Engineered uPVC profiles are treated for the New Zealand UV environment and are sure to last over 50

years, exceeding lifespan and performance of aluminium and timber.

Our uPVC windows and doors will easily last 40 years or more in New Zealand. uPVC frames and uPVC windows do not need painting or special maintenance. uPVC is resistant to dirt and environmental conditions and cannot be deformed by moisture or temperature changes, like timber and aluminium joinery. Additionally the uPVC itself will never rot, rust or corrode. uPVC windows and doors can be easily cleaned with soapy water. Some periodic maintenance of hinges and moving parts is recommended.

History at your fingertips Archives Online is part of a wider programme to make Wellington City Council’s archives more accessible and to offer our services online. You can search our holdings, from anywhere with an internet connection, anytime. Many of our digitised records are available for download (check the licence to see what kind of use is permitted). You can also ask us to digitise a record for you, for a fee, through the service.

Wellington City Archives has over 800,000 items in its collections. The earliest records date back to 1840 and the most

recent cover the present day.

Information about all 800,000 records (metadata) is being progressively added to Archives Online, along with a digital copy of a record, where one is available. So far, about 15% of the holdings are digitised and we’ll get them online over the next few months. We’ll keep adding material, so check back if what you’re looking for isn’t here yet.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for online, the original records can still be viewed at City Archives’ Wellington Office, by arrangement.

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No appointment needed, just come on in! Located in the Johnsonville Shopping Centre for over 20 years, Just Cuts is well known for providing high quality haircuts and friendly service for the whole family.

Looking back...

Bridgetown – the suburb that was never built…

The land in this aerial photograph (shown to the right of Churton Park), marked to show proposed new suburban areas including Bridgetown, was annexed to Wellington City (from Hutt County) in April 1973. It was the largest area available that could be used for future residential development lying within or adjacent to the existing Wellington urban area. Planners forecast the population there would reach 16,000 by 1995, and long term there may be 32,000 residents. In 1976 there were four major housing developers working in the area, producing on average 350 residential lots annually. If that growth had continued the area would have been completely built-out by the early 2000s.

Archives Online can tell you more about this proposed suburb: https://archivesonline.wcc.govt.nz/nodes/view/117641

Senior Sergeant Quentin Ward says it could have been much worse.

When going out on the water, people need to be aware of the wind direction to make sure they’re not going to be blown away from shore. s uoutpon p the o rwater, t i n make g y “If you are going sure to wear a life jacket and tell someone where you’re going.

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The Tarrant Dance Studios in the cool part of our cultural capital - Cuba Street ended 2019 with a lot of performances.

‘Don’t You Know it’s Christmas?’ And ’The Kingdom of Sweets’ at WellyChristmas and then ‘ The Nutcracker‘ at Hannah Theatre.

It was a very busy and very Christmassy end to the dancing year indeed. 2020 starts even before normal classes begin with Chinese New Year at the TSB Arena on Feb1/2. The Sat 7.30 show, ’East Meets West’ is a variety of guest performers including Xin Ji, Sharn Te Pou, Tarrant Dancers and an International visiting Co. - the Chongqing Liangjiang Arts Troupe .It will

LA Dance Wellington is a family focused dance school based at St Michael’s Hall in Kelburn and St Teresa’s Hall in Karori.

Last year we celebrated our 30th Anniversary!

We offer classes in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, acro and yoga. This year we are proud to introduce Ready Set Dance which is a dance programme for 3 to 5 year olds. This one-hour combo class of jazz, tap, hip hop, singing, music is a whole lot of fun.

We run our younger classes in a spirit of creativity and fun, while our older students go on to develop a sound technique for exams and stage productions. Our aim is to give our students not just an appreciation of dance but to also learn life skills – humour, discipline, friendship and respect. Please contact Lynley Anne Ward for more info: Email: ladancewellington@xtra.co.nz Web: ladance.nz facebook.com/ladancewellington/

be an amazing night of dance and acrobatics.

Weekly classes at Tarrant Dance Studios are skill based but Dance is a performance art so the Tarrant dancers are an important part of the community action of Wellington city. The senior scholars start their year getting ready for appearances at the Newtown Festival on March 8 and later in March at CubaDupa.

The studios at Cuba St are in an historically interesting building that has been part of the fabric of Cuba St since 1918. Thousands of Wellingtonians and many international professionals have gone up the curved stairway - from Harriers , the Wellington Communist Party and with dance of all styles. Current recreation adult classes include Tai Chi, Bellydance, Cubafusion, Sugarfoot Stomp, Zimbomba and Rueda as well as rehearsal intensives for professional productions and Footnote NZ Dance began and has worked

out of these studio spaces for over 30 years.

Creative magic gets made and it is very exciting for young students to be learning to dance in these historical spaces. Deirdre Tarrant and her teachers are absolutely committed to dance as an essential part of life and to developing both the skills and techniques of classical ballet and contemporary as well as an enduring love of dancing, learning and performing. Dance develops self esteem, confidence, working as part of a team , sharing and taking responsibility, appreciating the arts, listening, structuring, remembering, health,fitness, coordination ... what more do you want!

And it is fun with lifelong transferable skills being learned at every class. All ages can dance and we look forward to the start of a new year and new decade of loving dancing! Enquiries 021533725 or 3847285 Classes at 125 Cuba St. Every day!

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TARRANT DANCE STUDIOS Situated in the heart of the creative capital at 125 CUBA ST, we have a wide range of classes for children, students & professionals in classical ballet (RAD)(IDTA) and contemporary.

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Make the magic of moving a real part of your life Term 1 classes start from Sat Feb 8 2020 Enquiries To 3847285 or 021533725 Teachers are highly trained and passionate about learning to DANCE

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Dance Studio Open Days - Give It A Go! We welcome kids to come to either our Thorndon studio or City studio on Saturday 8th February and try a dance class!

Thorndon (182 Thorndon Quay) - Saturday 8th February 10.00am Try Preschool ballet (2-5 years) 10.30am Try Beginner Ballet (5-8 years) 11.00am Try Beginner Jazz (5-8 years) 11.30am Try Beginner Lyrical (8-12 years) Finish 12.00pm Khandallah (Khandallah Town Hall) - Saturday 8th February 10.00am Try Preschool ballet (2-5 years)

10.30am Try Beginner Ballet (5-8 years) 11.00am Try Beginner Jazz (5-8 years) 11.30am Try Beginner Lyrical (8-12 years) Finish 12.00pm City studio (8 Fifeshire Ave) - Saturday 8th February 1.00pm Try Preschool ballet (2-5 years) 1.30pm Try Beginner Ballet (5-8 years) Finish 2.00pm

No need to book, just come along! For more info and for our Term 1 timetable and easy online enrolment, visit www.wellingtondance.co.nz/opendays/

Dance Classes In Newlands

Fun, Friendship & Exercise

The Angela Goodall Dance Academy is based in Newlands and offers classes in Hip Hop, Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary and Pre School Dance.

All classes are taught in a fun, friendly and positive learning environment and caters for students of all ages.

2020 begins with the introduction of the Dance NZ Made syllabus offering Hip Hop, Contemporary and Jazz Performance classes alongside classes in the NZAMD syllabus.

Classes resume on 3rd February and there is always an opening for new students.

For further information, go to angelagoodalldance.com

The Jennifer Evans Dance Academy is an established centre of learning

Scottish Country Dancing JOHNSONVILLE  No partner required  Toe-tapping Celtic music BEGINNERS’ CLASSES Monday 3, 10, 17 & 24 February, 7.30 pm Johnsonville Bowling Club Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville (Opposite Phillip St) Low cost: $5 per class or $15 for all four Monday club nights run from 2 March to end of November

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Here, we are dedicated to the long tradition of classical ballet and the power of movement, expression and creativity that comes with it.

Based at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School our facilities mirror that of the professional-level, while maintaining a friendly, safe and progressive environment. All dancers are invited to participate at their own pace, while examinations, seminars, holiday programs, choreographic opportunities and stage productions are available.

The Jennifer Evans Dance Academy is where friendships and confidence develop as does a life-long love of dance.

Proud supporters of the Wellington Free Ambulance.

Call Jennifer Evans at 0276350191 or email at j.evansdance@gmail.com

Royal Academy of Dance Ballet is fun and comes with many additional benefits including increased confidence, self-esteem and self-motivation as well as improved physical strength, coordination and an appreciation of music. An inspiring dance teacher helps students fulfil their dreams - that is why choosing a professional, qualified teacher is a must. Royal Academy of Dance teachers are trained to follow a carefully structured syllabus which is enjoyable and safe, enabling students to progress

in stages and celebrate their progress.

Finding the right teacher is vital and by choosing an RAD Registered Teacher, dance academy, now at Marsden you are choosing quality, safety and proacademy, now at Marsden dancedance academy, now at Marsden fessionalism. All our teachers complete a Faculty of Education dance teaching Specialising in qualification, so you know you’ll be in Specialising in expert hands.

• Classical Ballet To find an RAD Registered Teacher in • Jazz the Greater Wellington area, visit: https:// • Classical Ballet • Contemporary nz.royalacademyofdance.org/find-a-radteacher/ • Tap dance academy, now at Marsden• Jazz

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Classes for beginners to adults • Tap From beginners to professional level classes, and • Hip Hop pre school to adults, all welcome • Classes for Coaching for teachers qualifications beginners to Studios are based at Samuel Marsden Collegiate, St Ninians a adults St Teresas in Karori and St Barnabas in Khandallah

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qualified teachers the globe, level Coaching for From beginners across to professional classes, and you can always find teachers pre school to adults, all welcome world class locally. qualifications

Coaching for teachers qualifications www.rad.org.nz/ find-teacher Photo: David Tett Royal Academy of Dance® is a charity registered in New Zealand No. CC21861

StudiosMarsden are basedCollegiate, at Samuel St Marsden Collegiate, St Ninians and Studios are based at Samuel Ninians and St St Teresas in Karori and St Barnabas in Khandallah St Teresas in Karori and Barnabas in Khandallah Contact Jennifer: Email: j.evansdance@gmail.com

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Safe use of medicines We all need to take medicines at some time during our lives - for some it is everyday, others only sometimes for a cold or headache. Self Care pharmacists can provide you with the fact card Safe Use of Medicines, and help you with any questions you have about any medicines you are taking. Whether you buy medicines or get them on prescription, Self Care pharmacists advise that they have some good suggestions for taking medicines properly, and for getting the best results from their use.

Know what your medicines are for.

Even if your doctor has explained, when you collect your medicines discuss with your pharmacist what each medicine is for. Your pharmacist can give you information on the expected effects of each medicine and how to take or use them correctly, and whether they will interact with other medicines you have been prescribed or medicines that you have purchased.

Before taking any medicine, read the label carefully to confirm you are taking the correct medicine, the correct dose, at the correct time. This is especially important if you take many medicines at different times of the day. Labels have other important information such as when to take the medicines in relation to food (with food or on an empty stomach), whether the medicine must be swallowed whole, whether it has to be used-up by a certain date. Pharmacists can also advise

you if you miss a dose and when to take the next one. Sometimes medication may be large and difficult to swallow. Not all tablets and capsules can be halved or crushed and your pharmacist can help you with this. Talk to your pharmacist if you develop any unusual symptoms after you start taking a medicine. It is best to get this checked out as it may be an allergic reaction or an unwanted side effect of the medicine.

Always measure liquid medicines accurately, using proper measures, to make sure you get the correct dose. A range of reusable measuring devices are available from pharmacies and your pharmacist can advise you on the one most suitable for you and your family.

Drink a large glass of water as you swallow tablets or capsules. This will stop the medicine becoming stuck in your throat and help it get down to your stomach quickly to start working as soon as possible. It helps to lean forward as you swallow.

Only take medicines that have been prescribed for you, and those recommended for you by your pharmacist. Do not use other people’s medicines because they may not be suitable for your health condition. Other people's medicines may interact with other medicines you are taking.

Store medicines correctly and dispose of them safely. Safe means out of reach of children - preferably in a locked cupboard.

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Store medicines in a dry place, away from direct light or heat, so they don't degrade. However, some medicines need to be kept in the fridge.

Don't keep medicines that are no longer needed. Despite the wastage, there are safety concerns in keeping old medicines "just in case". Don't throw them out in general rubbish, instead, talk to your pharmacist about safe disposal. Medicines returned to your pharmacist cannot be reused, and charges cannot be refunded.

Discuss with your pharmacist if your medicines look different from what you are expecting. It is best to be reassured that everything is as it should be. If you are having trouble managing your medicines, your pharmacist may be able to help with their packaging especially for your own individual medication needs.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

Mahe versus father time The Mahe Drysdale single scull circus must end.

Two-time Olympic champion Drysdale is one of New Zealand’s most decorated and highly respected sports people in my 25 years watching sport.

However, the time has come for him to end his quest to go to one more Olympics solo later this year.

Drysdale failed to qualify for the men’s single scull final at the North Island club championships at Lake Karapiro on Saturday.

The 41-year-old seemed to be carrying an injury into the regatta.

He was fifth in the second heat, which saw four rowers qualify for Sunday’s final.

His time of seven minutes 57.53

seconds was 0.6s off fourth spot.

In the interests of transparency, current Kiwi single sculls front runner, Robbie Manson and I went to Marlborough Boys’ College together and I would consider him a personal and professional friend.

While Manson has underperformed at major international regattas, he poses a higher medal

probability in the boat than an aging Drysdale who is harming his legacy by not knowing when to call it a day.

The cynic in me suggests Drysdale’s inability to gracefully exit may be affecting Manson mentally.

Drysdale has nothing left to prove, his Olympic legacy is as cemented as the likes of Mark

Todd, Valerie Adams, Peter Snell and Jack Lovelock.

Those are some lofty names to be in the company of when it comes to Olympic feats.

Manson deserves a shot and the sporting public deserves to remember Mahe Drysdale for the supreme athlete he was, not this 2020 shell of a rower we are witnessing now.

Karori Arts and Crafts Walking Group

By Ailsa Wong-She and Margaret Taylor

Ailsa Wong she describes the December walk taken by the Karori Arts and Crafts Walking Group.

She says: “After days of turbulent weather we were delighted to be greeted with a glorious sunny day for our end-of-year December walk.

“A large turnout of 23 keen members of KAC Walking Group met at the Churchill Park Playground for the start of our easy walk on Tuesday December 10.

“We walked along the Seatoun Beach Marine Parade and meandered along the Seatoun Wharf where we admired the picturesque views of the bays and harbour.

“We also appreciated the warmth without the usual wind.

“Following our walk we were warmly welcomed at the local Arcimboldi Café where we enjoyed each other’s companionship.

“What a wonderful day we all had to finish off the year.”

Margaret Taylor says their walking group is a fun group of people who walk for a couple of hours on the second Tuesday of the month at various locales in the Wellington region.

They meet at 10am onward at the

Members of the Karori Art and Craft Centre's walking group struck a relatively rare fine day for their December expedition. Photo supplied.

designated area and do two walks, one that is flatter and easier, as well as a brisker walk for those who want to get their heart-rate up.

Then they stop for lunch either in a picnic spot or a nearby café.

Their first walk for the year is in Karori, going to Fletchers Lookout, on Tuesday February 11, with leaders John and Linda.

Margaret says: “There is no charge initially to try out our

group but membership of just the Walking Group is $35 per year or $55 if you want a full membership where you can also attend over 10 other arts, crafts and special interest groups. “

You can join online at www. kacc.org.nz on our Interest groups page.

Please email Margaret on info@ kacc.org.nz to get details of the meeting place for the walk.

Big weekend for BMX riders

By Glenise Dreaver

The international-level BMX track in Ian Galloway Park in Karori is to host a national qualifying meet on Sunday February 9.

Capital BMX club president Martin Warr says that they are expecting 100+ riders, though the figure won’t be definite until registrations close at the weekend.

With entry in four regional contests being a pre-requisite for the nationals, and with the Kapiti club hosting its meet on Saturday February 8, it will be a

big weekend for local competitive riders.

Two other qualifying events have already been run by the Wainuiomata BMX Cclub and the Hutt Valley Thunderbolts.

The WCC-owned park, with the 400m track developed and maintained by some very dedicated local volunteers, is open to the public when the club isn’t using it.

(Availability is advertised on the Capital BMX website.)

Martin says the club has a strong focus on the national organisation’s ‘Play Bike’ campaign.

“We believe in fun and community,” he says. “We encourage all levels of riders. It’s about having fun at the track, developing skills and doing a lot of side-by-side mentoring.”

And for $5 you can hire a bike, so beginners can have a go.

“That’s with the full gear. Helmet, gloves, and cover for your skin. That’s important.”

Or children can bring their own bike and gear – even if it’s a little bike with training wheels.

“If you can ride a bike, come down to our track.”

LEFT: Fifteen-year-old Cade Butler of Makara at the BMX track at Ian Galloway Park. Photo: Glenise Dreaver.

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PH 04 212 5539

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