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New beginning Johnsonville School got a chance to farewell some familiar classrooms and a play area as they eagerly await the building of a new learning space in 2023.

The new building project has been in the works since 2018 and one of the students, Lucie Duignan will tell you more.

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The two-level building housing the new teaching spaces, will be situated where room A, B and C and the junior playground currently are. The junior playground will be relocated and upgraded as it is due for a revamp.

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Phone (04) 587 1660 Address 23 Broderick Rd, Johnsonville P.O. Box 38-776, WMC 5045 Fax (04) 587 1661 www.independentherald.co.nz

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By Lucie Duignan, Rm 11 student, Johnsonville School

On Thursday the 16th of June, Johnsonville School students, staff and community held a farewell ceremony for a block of classrooms and the junior playground which are soon to be demolished. In their place a brand new, very expensive, building that will house seven classroom learning spaces will be built.

To farewell the buildings the students, staff and whanau gathered on the top field of the school. The day included the digging of the first dirt on the field, playing together on the playground for one last time, and best of all in most of the students opinion, painting the old buildings with colourful handprints and nice messages.

The buildings looked amazing and reflected the students, teachers and support staff, and whanau appreciated for the part they have played in children’s learning over their 26 years of use.

Kevin Bascara, a Year 6 student, said that “the ceremony was very fun and memorable, I will definitely miss the buildings and the junior playground.

Deputy Principal, Simon Flockton, said that these classrooms will be great for students, teachers and support staff as they will ‘replace old rooms with modern, warm and welldesigned spaces that will maximize

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We at Johnsonville School are all sad to see the current buildings and old playground go, but are very excited about

these new ones. Best of all, though we have had a great day of paint and playgrounds.

The building project is expected to be completed at the end of 2023.

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Volunteer Wellington award winners named Volunteer Wellington has announced the winners of the ‘.nz Mahi Aroha Awards 2022’.

These awards recognise outstanding volunteers making a positive impact in the Greater Wellington community. The Honorable Minister for the Community & Voluntary Sector Priyanca Radhakrishnan spoke at the event about the importance of volunteering.

A quote from the Ministers speech: “Volunteering brings people together; it builds communities and creates a better society for everyone. Together, through volunteering, we are changing our communities for the better.”

This year, we had three categories, which were: s Volunteer of the Year – an outstanding volunteer active in their community s Team Governance – recognising great Boards of community organisations s Employee Volunteering Team

– awarding businesses that are volunteering with community members Nominations were judged by a panel of representatives from the Domain Name Commission (one of the event sponsors), Take 10 and a Volunteer Wellington Board member and facilitated

by Dr Karen Smith of Victoria University.

The judges had a tough job shortlisting as the quality of the nominations was outstanding with some accompanied by letters of support. After hours of deliberation, they drew up a list of winners, runner ups and highly commended volunteers.

Details of the awards recipients were: s Volunteer of the Year winner – David Payton, Eat My Lunch s Volunteer of the Year runner up – Rachel Bird, IHC s Team Governance winner – Dwell Housing Trust s Team Governance runner up - Perinatal Anxiety &

Volunteer Wellington have announced the winners of the ‘.nz Mahi Aroha Awards 2022’.

Depression Aotearoa s Employee Volunteering Team winner – The Wellington Company s Employee Volunteering Team runner up – Cricket Wellington s Employee Volunteering Team highly commended – Sue Joe of Hollywood Floral All of these recipients were presented their awards by Wellington Mayor Andy Foster.

The awards event was held at

the KPMG offices in central Wellington on 22/06/22 and was well attended with guests representing the community, public and business sectors in the Wellington region.

We’d like to thank our sponsors InternetNZ and the Domain Name Commission for their generous support to make these awards happen and KPMG for hosting the event. And huge congratulations to all the award recipients!

Papararangi celebrate Matariki in style

By Jacob Page

Matariki celebrations are nothing new at Papararangi Kindergarten, but they took on more significance last week.

Head teacher, Isabel Boyd says they have been hosting a celebration for the start of the Maori New Year since 2010 but believed with it becoming a national holiday, it gave the occasion a more family-oriented feel.

“It’s always been important to us but this year felt more significant and we became more inspired when we realised we were the first country in the world to celebrate an indigenous holiday,” she says.

“We’ve always talked to the kids about the new year and the importance of the stars but the event has evolved for us as well,” she says.

“It used to be a powhiri and the planting of a native tree but now it is about celebrating new opportunities and being with friends and whanau.”

Isabel says it is also a learning moment for many parents as well.

“Many of our parents hadn’t had their first Matariki experience until their children came here and we hope that exposure creates more awareness.

“It’s a celebration of a new year, a new beginning and a chance to get together with whanau.”

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inbrief news Eagle to stand for mayor Current Labour MP Paul Eagle has announced he will run for mayor during the council elections in October.

Eagle had previously ruled out a run for the mayoralty in 2020 but has backtracked saying he could not sit back and watch as the city went in the wrong direction.

Seniors’ Week 2022 Got a great idea for a community event? Every year in spring, Seniors’ Week is celebrated with a bunch of events especially for seniors across the city.

It wouldn’t be possible without partners and members of the community who put on these great events – so we need you!

This year’s theme is Taonga, where the council offer up ways to celebrate the amazing seniors living in our city and the things they treasure - whether that be through cooking classes, exhibitions, or picnics in the park.

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Wellington apprentice James Moore has won a Plumbing World Scholarship at the national 2022 New Zealand Plumbing Awards, held in Rotorua on Friday 17 June.

27-year-old James is the senior Masterlink apprentice at Glennies Plumbing, and his boss Mike Gooch praises the fourthyear apprentice on the excellent career progress he has made.

“James has run several complex projects this year and for us to have such a reliable and engaged team member on site is invaluable,” says Mike. “He has matured to tradesman level already.”

One of James’ biggest learning projects has involved ongoing remedial work on seven “leaky home” apartment units in Roseneath. For the past two years, his problem-solving skills and adaptability have been challenged by this constantly changing project using new drainage systems and requiring collaboration with multiple subcontractors and architects.

Communication has become one of his many strong points.

Mike explains, “James is comfortable talking to other tradesmen, fellow team members and management, but I think it is his ability to relate to our customers so well that he should be most proud of. We often get folk calling to thank James for his informative and polite approach.”

James won the Master Plumbers Outward Bound Scholarship in 2021, and the course boosted his confidence, drive, and leadership qualities.

Jed Haymes, left, Bayley Wilkie, James Moore - 2022 Plumbing World Scholarship winners.

He is well respected by his teammates and always eager to help wherever he can.

James says, “The thing I’m the proudest of is being able to give back to the industry now, leading by example and teaching other plumbing apprentices.”

“The last few years have been challenging for the team at Glennies - especially the younger ones - so it is really good to have someone like James around who helps keep morale high by being proactive and positive,” says Mike.

“If I think back to when James first started with us as a raw cheeky first year, he is no longer the same person. Apart from still being cheeky.”

James worked for several years behind the counter at a plumb-

ing merchant before starting his plumbing, drainlaying and gasfitting apprenticeship in 2018.

“There is no limit to what this talented young man can achieve from here,” says Mike.

“We are proud to have him represent Glennies and even more proud of how he has developed as a person.”

James wins a trophy, a certificate and $1000 to spend at his local Plumbing World branch.

As the Overall Supreme Scholarship Winner, James was also awarded full registration for the 2022 NZ Plumbing Conference, including travel and accommodation, plus a complimentary ticket to the awards.

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Preferred MRT option confirmed Greater Wellington welcomed an announcement by Transport Minister Michael Wood and Infrastructure Minister Grant Robertson this morning which outlined the Government’s preferred Mass Rapid Transport (MRT) option for the Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) programme.

The preferred option, known as option 1, focuses on south coast light rail and a new public transport tunnel – helping move the most people possible to and from Island Bay and surrounding suburbs, beautifying the Basin Reserve, supporting the most housing and urban development of all the options, and making city streets better for everyone.

The announcement signalled further detailed investigations which will test assumptions and, if necessary, allows for a fallback position using Bus Rapid Transit vehicles along the same route as option 1.

Chair of Greater Wellington, Daran Ponter, says the announcement was consistent with the advice and recommendations of LGWM’s Board and strikes the right balance between action and flexibility.

“This announcement gives confidence for a Mass Rapid Transport future for Wellington, and paves the way for dedicated public transport corridors and a connection to the wider Metlink network, which will be fantastic news for existing and future public transport users and the environment,” says Chair Ponter.

In the announcement this morning, the Government noted lessons learned in Auckland, economies of scale and future proofing for urban growth despite the complications of COVID-19. However, it did recognise that cities like Wellington had unique terrain challenges and limited central city options for urban intensification which may require more localised solutions.

“Thousands of Wellingtonians gave their opinions on light rail or bus rapid transit last year as part of LGWM’s consultation process.

The goal remains the same in terms of moving the most amount of people with the fewest vehicles, but this announcement provides direction and flexibility around the necessary infrastructure and the mode of transport needed to meet Wellington’s urban growth in the future.

“Regardless of which of the two modes eventuate, this carbon responsible future aligns closely with Greater Wellington’s existing plans and compliments Metlink initiatives such as electrification of all buses by 2030, electronic ticketing, and transport on demand services.

MRT will also build upon the earlier delivery of

Golden Mile, Thorndon Quay and Hutt Road, and City Streets initiatives,” says Chair Ponter.

While welcoming the MRT news, Chair Daran Ponter says he’s looking forward to future announcements from the Government on a range of rail investments.

“The last piece of the puzzle is rail and how that fits into the overall transport vision for our region. We have made it clear that a range of investments need to be made in rail to bring the region and the city up to standard as well help connect the Lower North Island with job market, urban growth and population rises putting strain on aging infrastructure and rail stock.

Mayor Andy Foster says it is transformational for the city.

“This is a massive day for Wellington. It clearly signals the Government’s position on its preferred option and shows that it’s committed to the future of Wellington.”

The preferred option includes MRT to the south coast, a new tunnel through Mt Victoria, and sorting out traffic around the Basin Reserve.

Mayor Foster says while the two councils involved have yet to make their decisions, he is pleased to see key components and flexibility in the Government’s plans.

“Committing to a second tunnel and a clear plan for sorting out transport around the Basin Reserve are important, long-awaited stakes in the ground.

“Important too is signalling of further detailed investigations into urban development assumptions along the confirmed MRT route.

Whether the ultimate choice is bus or rail-based will depend on the levels of urban development expected along the corridor.

“Because transport and urban development are so inextricably linked, we are working together on active delivery of urban intensification along the MRT corridor.”

Mayor Foster says today’s decision follows a huge amount of work undertaken by LGWM partners – Wellington City Council, Waka Kotahi and Greater Wellington Regional Council while working very closely with the Minister of Transport.

“The three entities have worked collaboratively to land on something that will serve the city well for decades to come.”

Greater Wellington will discuss and vote on the MRT option at its Council Meeting on July 6.

For more information on the Government’s announcement and the preferred option report visit the beehive website.

COVID-19 affects Council’s waste collection services With significant numbers of COVID-19 transmissions around the country, Wellington City Council’s waste services are being affected, and once again Wellington City Coucil is asking the public for patience and understanding.

Unfortunately, 50 percent of the Council’s waste contractors are impacted by COVID-19 or other seasonal ailments, so there are currently significant delays in kerbside collections.

Kerbside rubbish and co-mingle recycling item collections are being prioritised, but limited resources have led to delays, so if they’re missed it’s recommended to leave these out overnight for collection the next day.

Glass collections will be put on hold from this past Monday for an estimated two weeks.

Residents have the option of dropping off glass items for free at the Recycling Centre at the Southern Landfill, or stockpiling clean items until the team are back on the road to recovery.

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Stop the Council’s War on Wellington Vote Barbara McKenzie for Mayor of Wellington Wellington City Council is on track to make radical changes to our electoral system, traditional rights, way of life and the shape of our city largely without proper notice or consultation. The changes are driven by imported ideologies not embraced or understood by the majority of Wellingtonians.

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Radical change to the electoral system without proper consultation A dynamic housing policy which respects heritage, sustainability and A sterile vision of a city of apartments the environment and wind tunnels, with no flowers, no gardens, no vegetable plots and people The Wellington business community cut off from nature. and its contribution to a vibrant city Punishing home owners for nurturing A focus on core business and fiscal native bush by cancelling their property responsibility rights Common sense decision-making

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Q: What are your family doing to cope with inflation?

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We have taken a good look at our budget to see where we can save money to counter the increases in petrol, food etc. Unfortunately this means less spending on ‘entertainment, takeaway, dining out’ for now.

Thinking twice about grocery purchases, like buying in season fresh produce, getting creative with what’s in the fridge.

Shop around for petrol pump prices, taking public transport or things like turning the switch off devices which aren’t being used.

Using alternative transport to the car to save fuel eg. motorbike, bikes etc. installing thermal blinds to conserve heat. Dining out less. Thinking twice and researching more before purchasing big ticket items such as a new dishwasher.

Turning lights off in unused rooms.

Shop for fruit and vegetables at weekend markets or at shops which only sell such produce. They are often cheaper than those at supermarkets. Or don’t buy lunches or morning teas. At the weekend you can make up lunches for the following week and keep them in the freezer.

We’re not being extravagant. Only buying and using what we need. But we’ve only felt a slight pull on the purse strings being a small family.

Transport memories return Brian Mosen was with Wellington City Transport for seventeen years of its heyday until some months before privatisation in 1989.

Now in his eighties and based in Whanganui, his memories of being in the management team of the City Council-owned bus fleet have just been published in a 90-page book as part of his memoirs “Trains,

Buses, Boats and Planes”. He has also decided to donate his memorabilia collection of photographs and brochures to the Wellington City Archives.

It was an era long before the advent of electronic ticketing, so there were all the implications of handling huge amounts of cash along with issuing and clipping

Brian Mosen is donating his Wellington City Transport memorabilia collection of photographs and brochures to the City Archives.

paper tickets, and Brian has photos of the staff of thirty inspectors to prove it! “It was an absorbing and enjoyable job with some great people, with challenges especially towards the end as the Council struggled with declining patronage and rising costs : some of the memorable public campaigns Brian was part of included the

‘Rapid Red’ concept of peak hour Express services, a ‘Move Down the Bus’ campaign during times of overcrowding and the popular ‘Bus Roadeo’ events on Queens Wharf, a concept which Brian first saw on a 1979 US study trip.

“It’s amazing to think that we had people in vans going around collecting cash and delivering

tickets from agencies, and pasting up timetables at bus stops whereas today there is electronic signage which can be quickly changed from a central point” Brian says. “ In my years, we found the most efficient way to promote the services and announce timetable changes was through the free community newspapers” Brian recalls.

The Caltex Bus Roadeo was a popular Queen’s Wharf public event in the 1980s and the concept was also taken up by Auckland and Christchurch bus operations.

STEAM INCORPORATED’S 50TH YEAR In 2022, Steam Incorporated is celebrating its 50th year as an Incorporated Society. Please join with us in 2022 in a series of special anniversary events to commemorate the work that a small group of people embarked on in 1972, and what so many others have maintained through the last 50 years.

We thank you for all of your continued support. Created in collaboration with our friends at Kapiti Signs, we will be running a special anniversary Tail Board on the back of all of our excursion trains this year.

We look forward to seeing you sometime in ’22 to help make our 50th one to remember.

Thursday June 30, 2022

Wellington organisations to benefit from Elder Abuse Prevention Fund Wellington Free Ambulance’s resources are being stretched as winter bites.

Wellington Free Ambulance feeling the pressure Winter illness combined with ongoing COVID-19 infections in the community are putting pressure on Wellington Free Ambulance.

Over the last weeks calls to 111 nationally have been around 2000 each day, approaching similar numbers to those experienced during the peak Omicron surge in March.

Whilst an increase in calls is expected each winter, Wellington Free Ambulance is seeing the increase earlier than predicted.

The demand is impacting both the 111 clinical communications centre and frontline emergency ambulance.

Wellington Free Ambulance is asking the community of Greater

Wellington and Wairarapa to consider alternative ways to seek medical support for non-life-threatening situations. People should contact their GP or seek assistance from Healthline (0800 61116) where possible, this will mean emergency ambulance responses can be focused where people need help the most.

“We want to reassure the community that we remain committed to being here for them in emergency situations but are asking for their help, please consider other options before phoning 111 if your situation is not immediately life threatening,” explains Kate Worthington, Head of Emergency Ambulance at Wellington Free.

Due to the increased demand people may experience delays when calling 111 – but are urged to stay on the line as their call will be answered. People whose situation is not immediately life threatening should expect a call back from a Clinical Paramedic Advisor or registered nurse who will be able to provide advice and support over the phone.

“Anyone with severe chest pain or difficulty breathing or life-threatening accident-related injuries should not hesitate to call 111. These are the type of incidents we want to ensure our resources can respond to in these times of intense demand,” emphasises Kate.

The Office for Seniors have recently announced the succesfull applicants of the Elder Abuse Prevention Fund. Out of 11 successful groups, three Wellington organisations have received funding towards their elder abuse prevention intiatives as part of the $250,000 fund.

“We know that one in 10 older people experience elder abuse in New Zealand. We hope that these projects will help us in our mission in preventing elder abuse and raising awareness,” says Diane Turner, Office for Seniors Director.

Kilbirnie Lyall Bay Community Centre received $18,400 towards developing a dedicated Connection Office space where older people can connect and seek advice. There will be a particular focus on early engagement with older people to enable prevention of abuse. A referral function will also be available to connect clients with dedicated specialist organisations.

“The Kilbirnie Bay Community Centre can’t wait to get our Connection office up and running. We’re looking forward to having a safe place where older people can connect, seek advice and share. We are very grateful for the grant from the Office

for Seniors.” Kathryn Easter, Coordinator, Kilbirnie Lyall Bay Community Centre.

Porirua Kapiti Community Law Centre received $25,000 towards hosting a series of talks on elder abuse and the value of having Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPAs) aimed at those who do not usually access legal services.

“We’re grateful to receive funding from the Office for Seniors to help us highlight the issue of Elder Abuse in the community and the vital need for people, when well, to create Enduring Powers of Attorney so that they can have someone they trust look after their affairs if and when they become incapacitated and extremely vulnerable.” says Mike Sceats, Managing Solicitor, Porirua Kapiti Community Law Centre.

Wesley Community Action received $25,000 towards piloting a Senior Advocate role to complement the existing services that they currently undertake as an existing Elder Abuse Response (EARS) provide.

To see the full list of successful Elder Abuse Prevention Fund projects go to the Office for Seniors website: Elder Abuse Prevention Fund | Te Tari KaumƗtua (officeforseniors.govt.nz).

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Tough year but progress is being made, says Mayor Wellington Mayor Andy Foster says the latest annual Residents Monitoring Survey shows the Capital has faced up to tough challenges in the past two years – but work is under way to turn things around and boost vibrancy in the city.

A summary of the survey results is attached.

Wellington City Council conducted the survey in February. It asked respondents about their satisfaction with the Council’s performance, including the provision and delivery of services, and their perceptions of the city.

The survey is an important resource that aims to help ensure decisions are made based on what the people of Wellington are telling the Council.

Mayor Foster says the city coped well with various challenges over the past couple of years including the Covid-19 response and recovery, the Parliament occupation and CBD safety concerns.

“Despite these challenges, progress was made to move the city into a period of transformation, especially around transport, bus and cycleways, climate action, resilience and growth. Around three quarters of respondents agreed that overall Wellington is a great place to work, live and play.”

The 2022 results show respondents are highly satisfied with the services and facilities provided by the Council such as pools, libraries, events, recreation facilities

and sportsgrounds.

This has been relatively stable over the past few years. Being able to maintain a consistent level of service in the context of Covid is a result to be proud of.

Residents were less satisfied with the city’s attributes, city safety and Council decision-making.

“We all know this Council had a very difficult and divided start. I can tell you that was enormously challenging to work with.

However, with a lot of hard work we’ve now got a Council that, while engaging in some feisty debates, is working more constructively together,” Mayor Foster says.

“We have achieved an enormous amount, tackling big, tough issues that previous councils ducked. We have done all this in the most challenging environment faced by any council in our lifetimes.”

Mayor Foster says the results show residents would like the Council to focus on pipes, urban development, getting around the city, safety in the CBD and bringing back vibrancy to the city.

“These are all areas where work is underway, including the Te Matapihi Central Library and Town Hall projects, the reopening of the St James Theatre this week and the planned opening of the TƗNina conference and exhibition centre in 2023, implementing Aho Tini, the PǀQeke Promise, Let’s Get Wellington Moving, Te Atakura, and the District Plan.

Whitireia and WelTec weave transition to Te Pukenga into Matariki celebrations Whitireia and WelTec’s Matariki celebrations have special significance this year, acknowledging the transition to Te Pnjkenga, with a particular focus on the institutes’ existing partnerships with iwi - NgƗti Toa Rangatira and Te ƖWL Ɩwa.

“Whitireia, WelTec, and 1JƗWL Toa Rangatira and Te Rnjnanganui o Te Ɩti Ɩwa have a shared commitment to supporting Ɨkonga MƗori, whƗQau and communities - and this will continue into our future with Te Pnjkenga,” says Mark Oldershaw, Chief Executive of Whitireia and WelTec. “Matariki is a wonderful time for us to honour our past, recognise our shared mahi in the present, and value our existing relationships.

“One of the major pou (pillars) in Whitireia and WelTec’s strategic framework is to improve outcomes and opportunities for Ɨkonga MƗori. Iwi partnerships are critical to achieving this and celebrating Matariki together with our iwi partners and local communities is a way to reaffirm our valued connections.

“Matariki is also about looking to the future, accepting and celebrating change, we look forward to seeing more detail in Hǀnongoi (July) from Te Pnjkenga on how we will come together in as a new unified network of provision.

During the months of Matariki, Chair of Te Ɩti Ɩwa, Kura Moeahu, will address kaimahi (staff) and Ɨkonga (students) at

WelTec’s Petone campus; and NJƗti Toa Rangatira commemorated their signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi at TakapnjZƗhia marae with NgƗti Toa Rangatira board chair, Callum Katene, as a guest speaker.

“NgƗti Toa and Whitireia have authentically and effectively partnered for decades,” says Helmut Modlik, chief executive of NgƗti Toa Rangatira. “Our shared values, aspirations and endeavour are now shared with Te Pnjkenga, and NJƗti Toa is excited about what lies ahead.”

“The link between WelTec and Te Ɩti Ɩwa has gone from strength to strength,” says Kura Moeahu, Chair, Te Rnjnanganui o Te ƖWi Ɩwa.

“Our whakatauki for Matariki is apt for our relationships in education, new and old.

Matariki pnjkenga nui ki te ao Te ƖWi Awa nǀ runga i te rangi He kaitiaki ki te whenua Matariki launcher of skills to the world Te ƖWi Ɩwa of celestial origins Guardians on the land.”

As part of the Matariki celebrations, WelTec and Whitireia have put together a series of events and activities for kaimahi (staff) and Ɨkonga (students) to help turn thinking towards the future.

This includes an online ‘kete’, Te Kete o Matariki, where kaimahi (staff) can share messages, memories, acknowledge achievements, and express hopes for the future.

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Market Update? YIP! Hey Everyone! There is a lot happening locally and globally that has a profound impact on our local property market. As discussed in previous articles, the two main factors that dictate property prices are buyer confidence and buyer affordability. Confidence being how many buyers there are and how willing they are to make offers.

Affordability being how much they can physically afford to pay.

This week I want to discuss a few key areas worth keeping an eye on. s Kiwisaver: First home buyers rely heavily on being able to withdraw their Kiwisaver savings to help with their deposit. However, Kiwisaver is linked to managed funds, so with the shares and property market taking a significant hit, so has the deposits of first home buyers -which has affected their ability to offer more on houses. s Stress Tests: Banks have increased the % that they stress test buyer affordability again. This is in place to ensure that buyers can afford the mortgage even if interest rates increase significantly.

But as this % increases, their buying budgets decreases. s Supply: We’ve finally started to see a decrease in properties for sale in the area, this is mainly due to houses not selling and moving into the rental market (which we have seen an increase in houses for rent). s Working from Home: Globally a lot of companies have removed any opportunity to work from home, and local businesses have flourished because of people returning to normal habits.

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GARDENING THIS WEEK Food and a new season: By Wally Richards We have now passed the shortest day with heading into longer day light hours we can start planting up our gardens with hardy vegetables.

Those of us fortunate enough to have glasshouse houses can start germinating seeds of tomatoes, capsicums and other more tender plants for growing in the glasshouse and also for planting outside later when the weather warms.

There are now three good reasons for growing as much food as you can plus getting started as soon as you can.

The World Wide Famine which the UN is warning us about in its news items.... which by and large get ignored by our media.

All in all it does not bode well.

We are fortunate that being in the Southern Hemisphere we are heading into spring and summer which means you have a chance to build up your food security by growing vegetables and looking after your food producing fruit trees.

I have seen a couple of articles from overseas suggesting that people should dig up their lawns and plant vegetables and that is not a silly thing to do as there is little variety when you only have grass to eat.

Mind you; if you treat an area of grass with minerals from Magic Botanic Liquid and Ocean Solids and you cut the mineral rich grass and juice it or make smoothies with it then you do have some nourishment.

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There are vegetables that you can grow to eat when they are mature such as lettuce and there are vegetables you can grow and store/preserve/ pickle and freeze.

It is the later one that could be most important such as beans, peas, potatoes, kumera etc.

As a child at 8 Elizabeth Street Palmerston North, on the quarter acre section we had not only ample vegetable gardens but also a chicken run and chook house.

Scraps to the chickens, manure to the gardens and eggs to the house recycling at its best.

A chicken house and a small run for half a dozen laying hens does not take much room and they will have soil to have a dirt bath and you can feed them grass weeds, edib le weeds and kitchen scraps with a bit of wheat and chook food.

Also we had a pantry back then that was always being stocked and used with preserves, bottled fruit, chutneys, jams and relishes. During WKH À XVK RI WKH IUXLW VHDVRQ ZH JHW RXW the preserving pan and boil up fruit for bottling and jams.

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are awake to food security and are often referred to as ‘prepers’ meaning being prepared for what ever hits the fan. (Earthquakes, Famines, Lock downs) They store safely 25kilo bags of À RXU ULFH SDVWD VXJDU DQG RWKHU essentials.

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Your gardens can supply you with fresh food that is chemical free and very healthy for you and yours.

I found at The Warehouse recently a galvanised raised garden you can easily assemble for about $55.00.

This ideally should sit on concrete to prevent invading roots from trees and plants stealing the goodness.

Fill with a good purchased compost, add manures, sheep pellets, blood and bone, Wallys Calcium and Health, BioPhos, Wallys Unlocking your soil and Ocean Solids.

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corrcin for the best healthy food which you can grow yourself, eat and preserve.

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When you’re heading into our great Outdoors this winter make sure you check out the great range of roofboxes at The Roof Rack Centre at 2 Centennial Drive, Ngauranga.

Andy and the team have always been happy to install and advise about the best option roofbox brands including Rhino, Thule and Yakima. Ask them about their quietness.

“We live, breathe and sleep for the outdoors so we know what works. It’s who we are” says owner Andy Blake.

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James says. He also takes profile photos for business purposes and does other photography work.

Photospace features NZ’s longest-running specialist photography gallery, so there’s usually an interesting exhibition to peruse while you’re there.

They run photography courses and workshops, beginner to advanced level – see photocourse.nz - and there’s a fully-equipped photography studio and darkrooms for hire.

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Since launching ‘Pets Can Come Too’, we have been overwhelmed by the number of people that have expressed gratitude in finding holiday homes that take pets.

Pets Can Come Too is based on the Kapiti Coast, but our pet friendly advertisers are truly New Zealand wide.

We book our own holidays using the listings in our website, and are pleased to say that our dogs Cinco and Jess have received a warm welcome wherever we have stayed.

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Your star sign at Stonehenge Aotearoa Learn how the zodiac, our star signs, were an index to essential knowlege to stay alive.

Then watch the sun set from the henge.

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Naked eye (without telescopes) viewing as the stars begin to appear will be accompanied by an astronomer who will be available

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Get them active while they’re young – on the “Walking Bus”!

Glenside’s “Walking Schoolbus” has again seen children active in this environmentally-friendly iniative run by local Glenside parent Andrea Wilson.

Together with Wellington City Council’s “Moving March” programme and another dry month, March has seen more children keen to join the “bus”.

The “Walking Bus” is where children, generally aged 5-10 years old, are led along a safe and parent-supervised walk to their local school, usually taking 10-15 minutes.

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engagement her bus has as they learn about birdlife, flora, local landmarks and how it all relates to their local environment.

Most walks have been dry and very sunny, and in the “bus” hours the wind is generally very light.

The “Walking Bus” is a great reason to leave the car behind, cut those emissions and have your children learn about the natural environment.

If you want advice setting up a “walking bus” for your school, contact Andrea on 021 216 0388.

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If it doesn’t challenge you it doesn’t change you!

Winter

See the Little Penguins up close – guaranteed!

Get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures on this conservation based eco-tour. You are guaranteed to see penguins in their natural habitat during the breeding season from September to midFebruary and from the second week in April throughout winter.

This is a wonderful option for people who wish to take part in Pohatu Penguins’ monitoring programme and discover more – in depth – about their conservation efforts. This gives you great insight into the life of a penguin and the chance to see the birds up close with a unique opportunity to watch them socialising on the water.

After a breathtaking scenic drive

over Akaroa extinct volcano and photo opportunities you will discover tranquil Pohatu Bay where you will set off for a conservation walk and talk around the colony to monitor nesting sites and make sure that the Little Penguins are doing well. Then, you will have the unique opportunity to spot some undisturbed from the hides, socializing on the water with provided binoculars and telescope.

With night falling they have a high likelihood of seeing penguins returning to shore and relaxing on the rocks before heading to their nests. As they have to walk so far to feed chicks tours leave before dark to leave them in peace.

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Urenui Beachcamp – this is a great spot for all the family!

Urenui Beach Camp is situated 30 minutes north of New Plymouth, just off SH3. It is located within the unique Urenui Domain.

The beach and tidal river are ideal for swimming, boating and fishing. We also have a wonderful 9-hole golf course adjacent to the camp, complete with sea and mountain views.

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Migraine - such a headache Most of us have experienced headaches, even bad ones. But migraines are something else again. “They are headaches with special symptoms”, say Self Care pharmacists.

A migraine headache is severe, can last for many hours – even days, and is of a throbbing nature. The pain usually is felt on one side of your head, although it can spread to the other side. During a migraine ‘attack’ you may become very sensitive to light, noise and movement. You may also feel sick, and some people vomit.

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“These buildings will help enormously in bringing life and activity back into our central city, as our nations’ arts and cultural heart.”

Bought by Wellington City Council in 1993, it is the city’s leading venue for largescale theatre, opera, and ballet – and the perfect platform for the capital’s creative talent to showcase their skills.

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Foster on a Razor’s edge There must have been a bit of Ian Foster desperately hoping the Blues would rain on Scott Robertson’s parade in the Super Rugby final.

They didn’t, and to his credit, Razor produced a coaching clinic as his team picked apart the Blues at Eden Park in what could only be described as a tactical masterclass.

The game only fuelled the fires

of the many who feel Ian Foster is merely keeping the seat warm until Robertson ushers in the new era after next year’s Rugby World Cup. I would say that new era will be four years too late, but Foster has a chance to change that narrative should he somehow get the All Blacks a fourth World Cup triumph in 12 months.

However, only the most devoted

of All Blacks’ fans would suggest they are favoured to do so.

Both France and South Africa appear to have a noticeable edge on the men in black at this point and faith in Foster, Cane and co has never been lower.

A strong showing against what is meant to be a full-strength Ireland side in the three-test series, will help.

However, the way some of the

Crusaders props monstered the All Blacks props in the Blues, must have been a worry.

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck, who was all but gifted a black jersey, was completely outplayed by David Havili and subbed-off with 25 minutes left in the game.

There are plenty of players with something to prove, not least of all the captain, so motivation shouldn’t be an issue.

This is a massive season for the senior crop of this team.

Foster must feel like he is coaching for his professional life and that cannot be a nice feeling 12 months out from the only event which will make or break his tenure.

Public patience is wearing thin and Razor is waiting for his chance to swoop in.

Your move, Mr Foster.

Captain Hoy earns three points for North Wellington

By Grant Stephen

Round 11 of 18 in the Men’s Central Football League played out over the weekend and there were a few surprises along the way.

This was against a background of tension amongst some players and club officials in the last round before the 30 June transfer window closes. Frankly, it’s a naff system.

When the window closes, players are tied to clubs for the remainder of the calendar year. The top four out of ten sides at the end of the winter season will kick on to the ten team National League competition which plays out over the summer months. With the window closing on 30 June, players who want to play at the top level are forced to jump or are shoulder tapped to join anyone’s best guess of which clubs will make the top four. In this scribe’s humble

opinion, the integrity of the winter league is compromised with teams in the top half of the table arguably getting stronger and the teams in the bottom half pay the price.

What’s the solution? The good news is that there are at least 2 options. Close the window at the beginning of the season or better yet, do it right at the end of the season on say, 1 September. There’s no logical reason where massive player movement should take place after just 11 games. It beggars belief that after one season already of the new national structure, those on lofty perches could not have seen or did not react to an obvious unintended consequence where a new framework is put in place but no allowance was made for a cut off that is no longer relevant.

As for the matches themselves, the top four clubs mostly followed the form guide. Miramar Rangers

walloped nineth place Western Suburbs, 9-0. The damage for Rangers was done by Hamish Watson with 5 goals and that haul has taken him to the runner up position for the Golden Boot award with 10 goals. Only Jack-Henry Sinclair from Wellington Olympic has done better this year with 11 goals. Wellington Olympic had no trouble as the top side in the league when they took on the bottom side and won 4-0 against Wellington United. Sinclair scored his all-important 11th goal in the match. Third placed Wellington Phoenix Reserves prevailed 3-0 over mid table Petone.

Napier City Rovers retain their fourth spot and kept their momentum in their quest to play National League over the summer. They did come unstuck though when they went down 3-2 to TFS North Wellington at Alex Moore Park on

Saturday. The crowd was smaller than Lilliput with intermittent rain that brought out only the hardy or the foolish. Those that did turn up though were entertained from beginning to end with two goals to North’s Joe Hopper in the 15th and 60th minutes and two to Rovers in the 5th and 30th minutes. Skipper Gavin Hoy clinched the winner for Norths in the 89th minute when he split two defenders in the box and tucked the ball past the keeper and into the corner of the net.

In the Sunday match, Waterside Karori would have been hoping for more than their 2 all draw against Havelock North in Hastings.

Karori squared up an early Havelock North lead with 75 minutes on the clock and went 2-1 up in extra time. At 90 minutes plus 6 extra minutes, Havelock evened the match up for the draw and a point each.

Johnsonville look to see-off Wainui

By Jacob Page

Johnsonville will have a familiar foe when they start their Hardham Cup campaign on Saturday at Helston Park.

Wainuiomata will travel to the Hawks home ground, eager to overturn the 18-13 defeat Johnsonville indicted on them during the Swindale Shield in May. On Saturday, Oriental-Rongotai pulled clear of Johnsonville in a tight match for the Ash Pointon Memorial Cup at Helston Park to win 25-15.

Ories scored five unconverted tries, with left wing Pose Johnsonville pushed Oriental Rongotai all Tuilaepa scoring a hat-trick the way before going down 25-15 in the and fullback Pena Va’a and final round of rugby’s Swindale Shield, on loosehead prop Alex Fidow Saturday. Photo: Natural Light Photography. scoring one each. Johnsonville

Referee Caleb Downes watches North Wellington’s Tim Fenton on the ball. Photo; Wareham Sports Media.

Liam Webb impresses at Oceania Champs led 12-10 at halftime, scoring first half tries to lock Anthony Pettett and left wing Marzy Karim.

Johnsonville coach Jason Adamson was frustrated his team could not make the most of their 12-0 start into the wind.

“Our kicking game wasn’t where it should have been,” he says.

“We need to be better with our game management at crucial times.”

Adamson praised his forward pack for their effort.

He says the club is eager for some silverware and that effort begins with Wainuiomata.

“Wainui will be very tough and we know they’ll be very keen to beat us after our win earlier this season.”

Karori sprinter Liam Webb, a current member of the Kiwi Athletic Club showed his talents at the Oceania Championships at McKay.

He finished second in the 400m final in a time of 47.50 seconds and seventh in his 200m final in a time of 21.84 seconds.

Karori sprinter Liam Webb earned a silver medal in the 400m at the Oceania Championships in McKay, Australia.

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