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Students really proud of what they do

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Started by a group of Marsden students eight years ago, the Winter Project distributes boxes to decile 9 and 10 schools in the Wellington region – including schools in Johnsonville, Newlands and Khandallah – as well as to community centres and libraries.

People can then place donations of winter clothing and blankets in the boxes.

“We have just kicked off for this year,” says Angela Liu, one of the team of 10 students that run the Winter Project this year.

The team is currently in the process of delivering boxes so people can donate winter clothing and blankets.

As well as leaving the boxes, the Winter Project also gives the school a newsletter with information about the initiative. Schools can then, if they choose, use the information in their newsletters.

The Winter Project students will then pick up the boxes, probably around King’s Birthday weekend, but possibly earlier depending on the coldness of the weather.

“When we deliver out to the school we lay the clothes out and kids come and take what

The year 11 students, wrapped up in blankets they are collecting, who are members of the Winter Project team (from left) Arabella Allwood, Tiantian Ren, Asha Todd, Sophie Barry and Ashreya Ranchord. Photo: Supplied. they need,” Angela says.

“To see the kids come out, it’s something that makes you feel really good inside.

“We are really proud of what we do. Many families have benefitted.”

Just how many families have benefitted is not something that Angela has checked.

“We never really look at the numbers,” she says.

The Winter Project does know

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how many boxes of clothes and blankets they collect, however – between 15 and 20 each year.

Although the Winter Project students tend not to receive thanks for the programme, Samuel Marsden staff have received positive feedback.

This year’s Winter Project team is made up of five year 11 and five year 13 students.

Each year five year 10 students are chosen to join the team when

they start year 11. Students wanting to join need to fill out a form and then be interviewed for the role, with the year 13 students selecting five people to join the Winter Project.

“It is a very worthy cause,” Angela says.

“I really enjoy what I do. “This is my third and final year, and I really am going to miss it,” she says.

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“I love it here. The environment is friendly, and there are recreational activities all week

I recently hosted a meeting which included local property developers and representatives from the City and Regional Councils. The background for the meeting was the need to ensure all people involved in providing more housing in our electorate, whether it be those building them or those regulating and permitting that building, understand the issues which govern the ability to build the houses everyone agrees we need.

There are essentially two types of development; greenfields and brownfields. Greenfields means building on currently undeveloped land, typically ex farmland on the edges of current urban areas, where infrastructure like sewers, water supply and other essential services don’t exist are usually built by the developer.

Brownfields development means rebuilding on existing sites, and there has been considerable discussion in recent times around how much intensification should be allowed in existing suburbs, especially changing of height limits to allow for more apartments.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages; the Regional Council in particular see their role to prevent more

Parliament is certainly an interesting place to be these days, with the dismissal of a Minister a reminder that we live in a goldfish bowl here. It says a lot about why we are regarded as one of the least corrupt countries in the world, that when there is any misbehaviour by a Minister of the Crown, it is dealt with decisively. In the most recent case, even though there was no hint of personal financial gain to the Minister involved, he was originally demoted and then sacked from Cabinet, not even being allowed to resign. And in the case of a Minister from another party who made quite untrue claims about who is responsible for most violence, she was given the benefit of the doubt because she had been hit by a motorcycle just before. Of course, being election year, these incidents are escalated by political opponents doing their job.

The lesson is, in sporting terms, ‘play with a straight bat at all times.’ And speaking of straight bats and cricket, it’s great to see the traditional Onslow and Johnsonville cricket club on-field rivalry will be revised next year, with Onslow being promoted back up to the Premier two-day competition for 2024. I try to visit as many sports venues as I can over a weekend, mostly to be available to constituents. Much better than waiting in the office for people to come in.

runoff and other material ending up in our harbours, especially the Porirua harbour in the case of development north of Johnsonville and Newlands. The Wellington City Council are concerned that the existing infrastructure cannot handle the pressure it comes under when new housing areas are developed. Existing infrastructure is aging and needs upgrading across our city, as evidenced by recent pipe failures. An advantage of intensification of existing areas means more people, therefore more ratepayers to pay for those upgrades.

Developers of course need to make a profit, and wish to keep their compliance costs as low as possible. Many believe the Resource Management Act is too cumbersome. We as government for our part have undertaken to rewrite that act.

The feedback was good, but the success will be when there are sufficient affordable houses to meetdemand. That is certainly my goal as your MP.

That, and of course having a vibrant and functioning Johnsonville Shopping Centre we can all be proud of.

There’s plenty to be getting on with.

Finally, great news for super annuitants, students, parents, and those on benefits, as all these groups will get cost of living increases on 1st April. Combined with the Winter Energy Payment, transport support and increase in the minimum wage, this means a far more comfortable winter than might have been expected.

Couple celebrates 63 years married

By Frank Neill

Avis and John Barrett celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on 26 March.

The Johnsonville residents marked the major milestone at Kenepuru Hospital, where John is currently a patient.

A week before the anniversary, John’s family feared that he would not be around to celebrate, owing to illness.

However “he managed to pull through,” his daughter Pam Mulford says, thanks to the “amazing” work of Kenepuru Hospital’s doctors and nursing staff.

Avis, who is 81, and John, who is 85, were married at St Andrew’s Church, Levin on 26 March 1960.

The two met while working for the New Zealand Customs Service, where John spent his entire working life.

Avis left Customs when she had her first child and then later worked at Woolworths, winning checkout operator of the year during her time at the store.

Both Avis and John are well known in sporting circles.

John played football for the

Johnsonville Club before it was renamed the North Wellington Football Club. He was President of the club for many years as well as a long-serving coach.

One of the players John coached was Maureen Jacobson, who went on to play Football for New Zealand. The midfielder made her Football Ferns debut in 1979 and went on to become the second most capped female player with 60 caps and 20 goals to her credit. John was, in fact, Maureen’s first coach.

John’s support for the North Wellington Football Club continued right up until his recent hospitalisation.

Both Avis and John have served as club captains of the Ohariu Valley Golf Club and both played the game for many years.

John took up bowls later in life, joining the Johnsonville Bowling Club, while Avis played tennis and table tennis.

Avis was also a jazz dancer, passing her jazz examination with honours and distinction.

John and Avis have three sons –John, Robert and David, and one daughter, Pam Mulford. They have four granddaughters and one great grandson.

Northern side to Hopstock

By Frank Neill

Two northern suburbs outlets are part of this year’s Craft Beer Capital Hopstock Festival. which takes place from 19 to 23 April.

Karori’s One Fat Bird and the Kelburn Village Pub are among the 26 Wellington craft beer ven-

Free Iftar dinners

The Newlands Islamic Centre is holding free Iftar dinners at the Newlands Community Centre during the month of Ramadan.

The free Iftar dinners are open to all and will be held from 4:30 to 8:30pm on 2 April, 9 April, 15 April and 25 May.

Suicide support

A free Suicide Support Group meets at 7pm on the second Wednesday of each month at the Newlands Community Centre.

This is a group for those who have been bereaved by suicide. For more information contact Nerys on 027 340 8579.

Keep drains clear

David from Khandallah has posted some very good advice on Neighbourly.

“If you see leaves stacked over drains, you will do everyone a favour if you can clear them away to help water drain,” he wrote.

“If we all take notice and do a little it may save someone’s place from being flooded.

We can’t expect the council to run around all the time be looking out for every drain when it rains.

“It’s also a good time to clear your roof gutters and down pipes. These are source of water damage under or worse into your house when they spill over.”

ues taking part in this celebration of the 2023 hop harvest.

Hopstock is a unique chance for people to taste a huge variety of “wet hopped” beers from the 2023 hop harvest.

These wet hopped beers can only be crafted during the harvest season, as brewers need to source

hops straight from the bines and into a brew kettle within 24 hours.

Dave Wood, Craft Beer Capital President and Hopstock event organiser, says this year’s festival is expected to be the largest in years. Punters can grab a special Hopstock Festival trail card at any participating venue to help them

find these once-a-year beers, ticking each off the list by way of collecting a stamp at each Hopstock venue.

People who taste 15 or more over the five day festival can enter a prize draw for bar tabs and beer merchandise.

“We want to support non-drink-

ers and sober drivers to partake in the festival, so it’s important for us that our venues offer a stamp with any purchase, whether it be food or non-alcoholic beverages,” Mr Wood says.

More details are available on the Hopstock website: www. hopstock.co.nz.+

Avis and John Barrett with their wedding anniversary cake at Kenepuru Hospital. Photo: Supplied.

Huge response to Red Barn’s cyclone appeal

By Frank Neill

Red Barn Supply Co has received a massive response to its call for people to donate items to send to Hawkes Bay people affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

Red Barn decided to set up donation drop off places – including one in Ohariu Valley – the first week Cyclone Gabrielle hit.

The firm also offered discounts to people who bought products from their store to donate towards animals in the Hawkes Bay.

Red Barn put out a post on the Wednesday morning of that week “and the response was insane,” says Red Barn’s Nichole Rowley.

“By Thursday morning we had over 200 bags of feed for all sorts of animals and by Friday it had reached to over 350 bags of feed,” she says.

People also donated crates, cages, beds, horse rugs, vet supplies and hay.

As well as the donations to help animals, people donated many items to help people affected by the

cyclone.

The donations came from as far south as Ashburton, as well as from people from Wellington to Foxton.

“We set off and delivered a truck load and a float load to three different areas in Hawkes Bay and we continued to have more people

reach out to donate,” Nichole says. By 27 February, Red Barn had collected enough donations to send another truck load of donated good to Hawkes Bay. A third truck load was delivered on 3 March. “We really hope that it helped relieve some stress of having to source and buy food and vet sup-

Celebrating Easter in Northland

Easter came early for young families at St Anne’s Anglican Church in Northland. Retelling the Easter story, they enjoyed lots of fun activities, such as decorating Easter cards, using rugs to build and think about what it might have been like to be in a tomb, and making resurrection buns on the weekend of 25 and 26 March.

In the celebration, the children lifted a parachute up and down while singing along to a Easter song called “He Rose”. “Easter is a special time for everyone,” Rev Paul McIntosh, St Anne’s Vicar, says.

“Again this year we will be walking on Good Friday with our friends from the

Roman Catholic Parish of St Thomas More to remember the path that Jesus took that day.

“This is a tradition that goes back well over 30 years.”

The Good Friday service begins at St Thomas More at 9:30am and ends at St Anne’s with hot cross buns.

Other Easter services at St Anne’s Northland include a contemplative Maundy Thursday service at 7:30pm on 6 April, a celebratory Saturday vigil with readings, music and communion at 7:30pm on 8 April, and a family-focused Easter Day service at 9:30am. All are welcome.

plies forpeople’sanimals when it’s already such a stressful time with losing homes and livelihoods,” Nichole says.

“It was really lovely to see such generosityand the way people all around New Zealand geared up to help.

“We are now going to focus on

fundraising for Hawkes Bay,” Nichole adds.

With outlets in Takarau Gorge Road Ohariu Valley and ki, Red Barn Supply Co sells items such as animal feed, vet products, farm yard products, animal treats, supplements, stable products and grooming products.

Just some of the stack of items people donated so Red Barn could truck them to the Hawkes Bay. Photo: Supplied.

A truck loaded with supplies Red Barn Supply Co collected for Hawkes Bay people and animals affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo: Supplied.

Children lift a parachute while singing an Easter song at St Anne’s Church. Photo: Supplied.

Altrusa Ohariu donates distraction packs

Altrusa Oh took part in a national campaign to provide distraction packs for Police to use while attending incidents in our community in the week ending on March 18.

They successfully applied for a Trust House fund and used it to create 50 distraction packs.

Each pack includes a fidget item and activity book and colouring pencils, and is packaged in a sturdy canvas book bag that can be re-used.

The packs were delivered to Constable Sarah Steed and Kapiti Mana Area Commander Inspector Renee Perkins, by incoming Altrusa Oha resident Natalie Aitkens.

The packs will be given to children to provide distraction while Police speak with

caregivers and parents about or duringtraumatic events.

They may also be given to children who have experienced an accident or been involved in an emergency, to take their mind off the situation at hand.

Some of the packs are also being delivered to families in recently flood-stricken areas.

Altrusa Ohar is a voluntary community-based service organisation focusing on projects that uplift underprivileged communities and increase literacy and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) for young people.

It meets monthly in the Johnsonville Community Hub and is always on the lookout for local charities, clubs, schools and organisations who may need assistance in funds, resources or volunteers.

Altrusa Ohariū’s incoming President Natalie Aitkens, Inspector Renee Perkins and Constable Sarah Steed (right) with the distraction packs that had just been delivered to the Police. Photo: Supplied.

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Karori dancer features in major contest

By Frank Neill

Karori dancer Arabella Shackel will feature in the upcoming Alana Haines Australasian Dance Awards (AHA), held in honour of another Karori dancer.

This year’s awards, which will showcase Australasia’s most talented dancers aged from 11 to 18, will take place at the St James Theatre from 8 to 10 April, with the finals of the competition beginning at 6pm on the final day.

Dancer Alana Haines was 11 years old when she tragically died in a car accident on Christmas Eve 1989.

Since the inaugural 1991 competition held in her honour, the Alana Haines Australasian Awards has grown to the largest of its kind in Australasia.

Now 15 years old, Arabella began dancing when she was three. She is “really excited” for this amazing opportunity, Arabella says, and she hopes to learn lots and grow as an artist.

Peace as Institution to improve People’s Lives: The 7th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War

Under the theme of “Institutional Peace: Strengthening Communication to Build Trust”, an international peace NGO, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), holds its 7th Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of Peace and Cessation of War (DPCW) from March 14th to 19th in 41 countries from Africa, Europe, North America, and Asia.

“This declaration, comprised of 10 articles and 38 clauses, aims to restore the spirit that served as the basis for the establishment of the United Nations and to achieve sustainable peace by promoting the universal values of the global community. The DPCW contains the message of no war, peace between nations and societies, friendly relations, prosperity, happiness, this is a simple message and everyone can relate to this message,” said Prof. Dr. Md Nazrul Islam, Chairman of International Law, University of Dhaka who drafted the DPCW, in the event on March 14th.

Especially in New Zealand, an in-person event organized by the HWPL New Zealand was held at the University of Auckland and livestreamed over zoom for those in Samoa and Wellington.

The event consisted of a commemorative speech from HWPL Chairman, performance and special videos, reading of a peace letter addressed to the President of Russia and a photo exhibition of the peace work of HWPL Chairman Lee Man-hee of HWPL emphasized during the speech that one person cannot bring about peace. “The current international law cannot prevent war. Russia,

a permanent member of the United Nations, waged war. The DPCW was introduced to renew the inoperative international law to eliminate war. Now is the time to achieve peace.” The Chairman also added that if people’s hearts change, a better world will be created, and that is why peace must be taught at home and at school.

People from all over the world took part in the annual commemoration, and plans were made to help bring peace to Ukraine. People from more than 100 countries wrote “Peace Letters” to say that the Russian invasion of Ukraine was against international law and to demand that Russian President Putin leave all of Ukraine’s land. These letters will be collected and sent to Ukraine, where a peace monument will be erected.

She can’t wait to perform both her solos on the St JamesTheatre stage.

Arabella is performing The Lilac Fairy variation from “Sleeping Beauty”, and a neoclassical pieceher sister India has created. India is currently a student at the Australian Ballet School, after graduating theNew Zealand School of Dance.

Arabella is in the Scholars Programme at the New Zealand School of Dance and she trains with the Fiona Haines Dance Academy in Karori.

The 400 dancers in this year’s AHA will aim initially to become one of the 33 finalists. The finalists will then compete for $400,000 of awards and prize money. Scholarships to prestigious dance schools are among the awards that will be presented.

Former AHA competitors Dane Head and Monet Galea-Hewitt, who are now a part of the Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB), will be performing “Le Papillon”, choreographed by Marie Taglioni with music by Jacques Offenbach.

When recalling their experiences competing at the AHA, they both mention the nerves building up to the competition.

“I remember practising endlessly every night at home,” Monet says.

“The Alana Haines is definitely a moment to shine, so you put a lot of demands on yourself and try to make the dance perfect.”

Both Dane and Monet are excited to be performing “Le Papillon” at this year’s competition, saying it feels like a fullcircle moment.

“I remember watching the finals night back when I was a competitor and never in a million years did I think I would be up there as a guest performer,” Dane says.

“You never really know where your career’s going to take you, so it feels very nostalgic and a privilege to come back home and perform,” Monet says.

“I remember watching performances

nerves of competing, but just having the privilege to call it my profession, is truly special.”

The AHA gives young dancers amazing opportunities “to dance in renowned schools and gives them a flavour of what ballet is like outside of their own studio,” Monet adds.

“I was lucky enough to receive a scholarship to train in London for two weeks from AHA back in 2017, and that experience made me that much more hungry and determined to become a professional dancer,” Dane says.

“I will forever be grateful to the Alana Haines Awards for that.”

More information on the AHA Awards is at https://www.wellingtonnz.com/experience/ events/alana-haines-australasian-danceawards/.

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The Chase. It’s a good programme to watch while I wind down.

Va’auli Va’auli Sports. I support all the New Zealand teams. I used to play Rugby Union for Wainuiomata.

Glenn Carr Ari Kerei Grace and Frankie. It’s hilarious and it’s got Jane Fonda.

Peter Wilson

Te Hata Purewa

I will watch the coronation of the king.

The Chase. It’s a good bit of entertainment, and you can try to answer the questions.

The Chase. With the questions it teaches me stuff.

Karori dancer Arabella Shackel who will feature in the upcoming Alana Haines Australasian Dance Awards. Photo: Peter Blaxter. of the RNZB and competing in the Alana Haines myself so to be back here without the horrendous

Northern Chorale’s Easter concert

The Northern Chorale is presenting its “Music for Easter” concert on Good Friday, 7 April at St Peter’s Church, Willis Street.

The highlight of the programme, which begins at 2pm, will be a rare performance of Emanuele d’Astorga’s “Stabat Mater”.

D’Astorga was an intriguing swashbuckling character.He was born in Sicily in 1680 living until 1757.

Not many facts can be established about him but he was said to be a baron, an officer in the army and an amateur musician and composer, particularly of cantatas.

His poignant “Stabat Mater” is the only work of his that has lived on and has continued to be performedthroughout the centuries.

The work’s appeal is universal. It is in the great tradition of religious music which has become part of the secular repertoire.

It is a stunningly beautiful piece involving soloists, musicians and the choir.

The four soloists joining the Northern

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Chorale for this performance areBarbara Graham, Cadence Chung, Theo Moolenaar and Mark Bobb.

Musical Director Thomas Nikora is leading the Northern Chorale’s “Music for Easter” concert.

The Northern Chorale usually performs in Khandallah, and has chosen to move to St Peter’s for the 2023 Easter concert as the church has an outstanding organ.

The Northern Chorale is an adult choir of about 40 members formed in 1983, based in Khandallah.

The chorale sings a wide variety of classical choral music, from Renaissance motets to Blues, masses to madrigals, romantic works, folk songs and contemporary New Zealand works.

It practises in the Khandallah Presbyterian Church Hall on Monday nights from 7:30 to 9:30 pm. New members are always welcome. Tickets to the Easter concert are $20, or $10 for students.Afternoon tea will be served.

New courts for Makara Model School

M ara Model School has been awarded a $20,000 grant to help cover the cost of installing new concrete on their netball and basketball courts.

The grant has been made by the New Zealand Community Trust.

“The court is an invaluable resource because it is our only non-grass sports area and used year round for netball, basketball, and other activities,” the school’s Principal Caroline Wills says.

“The students use the court both during class lessons and at break times for organised and recreation activities.

“Our old court surfaces were badly cracked and needed to be excavated and relayed, rather than just overlaying new concrete.

“They are used not only for school activities, but the local M kara and Karori communities also access the courts on weekends and outside of school hours.

“The kids really love playing netball and basketball with their friends, and at the same time learning valuable team skills.

“We’re very proud of our natural environment and the outdoor learning opportunities we provide,” Ms Wills says.

“Together with our outdoor summer pool, bike track, playground, vegetable gardens, and flying fox, the netball court is an essential part of our outdoor education programme.

“This generous grant will allow us to excavate the existing court and replace it with a newly renovated surface, making it a much safer place for kids and their families to play.”

M kara Model School is a small semi-rural primary school with just 79 students.

We have four classrooms, including a newly renovated building and the original school house which was recently shifted onto the grounds,” Ms Wills says.

“Our grounds include a flying fox, sandpit, large bike track, playground, vegetable gardens, chicken coop, and our own swimming pool.

“Our kids climb trees, make huts, and love working in our gardens.

“We strive to make our learning process authentic, meaningful, and fun.

“Our tamariki also take part in community activities such as tree planting, monitoring waterways, cleaning the beach, eradicating pests, and engaging with the local community beyond our school boundaries.

“We all learn, play, and grow together, collaborating on a range of learning activities throughout each term.

“Our staff are enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated to providing rich, meaningful learning experiences that will create those special memories and grow children into confident, capable young people,” Ms Wills says.

Hey Everyone! We are continuing to see more hope and a path back to market normality. However, the recover phase will take a bit longer.

: Interest rates appear to be peaking and with long-term rates coming down, we are seeing more people going for shorter terms with the belief that interest rates will drop as the year progresses. This will be good to help with buyer affordability/prices they can offer on houses.

: One area that may counter any relief in interest rates, will be the drop in earnings. A year or so ago the job market was so tight, unemployment was low, and it was impossible to find staff. Competition for jobs could return as more businesses close or look to find savings in their organisation.

: Following the exodus away from this area during the height of the pandemic, the city needs more people. On record, the population number in Wellington grew slightly, however, this data is highly inaccurate, but the trend is beginning to show. This is likely due to businesses starting to enforce working back at the office.

: At this stage, nothing has been discussed that will significantly change the landscape of property prices. Spending & cost of living still appears to be the poster child of this election. We’re likely to see some benefit given to landlords still. Supply/Demand: Houses for sale / sold are balancing at the moment, this further supports we are likely at the end of this correction cycle.

: Landlords continue to try to increase rent to cover some of the losses, but are struggling to find tenants at these higher rates. Landlords continue to lose significant money every single week

and this is expected to continue for quite some time.

: Bank confidence continues to grow, the lower long-term rates are positive and their appetite to give mortgages to home-buyers continues. Commercial/business loans however are still heavily scrutinised, which limits economic growth and also developments in the area.

Sadly, in these sorts of markets where people are ‘fearful’ the rich (who do not rely on bank lending) do prosper. We’re seeing more and more actual ‘cash’ investors looking to buy at the bottom of the market. Developers who follow the market are looking at development sites for future use. Warren Buffet once said, “be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” This has never been truer than in the last few years.

If you are thinking about making a property move, do get in touch and we can discuss your situation in detail and ensure you are getting the best possible advice to help you move on in your best interests.

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What is cholesterol?

Cholesterol (mat ngako) is a fat-like substance in your blood. It comes from two places: some is made naturally by your liver, and some comes from the food you eat.

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Types of cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol: Lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL cholesterol) and high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL cholesterol).

LDL cholesterol is sometimes called ‘bad cholesterol’. When you have too much LDL cholesterol it builds up in the arteries (the blood vessels that carry blood and oxygen around the body).

The build-up of cholesterol causes lumps of hard fat called plaque to form on the artery walls. These can break off, block the artery, and cause heart attacks and strokes.

HDL cholesterol is the ‘good’cholesterol. It works like a cleaner, carrying LDL cholesterol out of the arteries to your liver, where it is broken down and used by the body.

Triglycerides are another type of fat in your

This is particularly true if our diet includes lots of refined sugar. This includes foods high in added sugar, like sweets, baked goods and chocolate, low fibre carbohydrates, like white bread, and alcohol and fizzy drinks, which include lots of extra sugar.

Like cholesterol, high triglycerides can increase the amount of plaque (hard fat) in the artery walls.

The only way to measure cholesterol is to get a blood test. Sometimes your doctor will call this blood test a ‘lipid profile’or ‘lipid test’. Lipid is another word for fat, so this test includes your cholesterol and your triglyceride levels.

When should I get my cholesterol levels checked?

If you haven’t had a cholesterol test before, talk to your doctor or nurse about when you should have one.

If you’re at higher risk of heart attack or stroke because of your or family’s health history, then you may need one at a younger age.

Cholesterol tests are given routinely as part of a heart health check.

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South Wairarapa–Carterton Dark Sky Reserve

The Wairarapa Dark Sky Association, which grew out of the founding Martinborough Dark Sky Society group, lodged a full International Dark Sky Association

“dark sky reserve” accreditation bid in 2022. This will place Wairarapa firmly in the rapidly emerging movement of dark sky places, providing a firm endorsement of the darkness of the sky here. The accreditation bid will be supported by measures taken by the Wairarapa Councils to ensure that light pollution is managed according to best

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WINTER SOLSTICE 19 JUNE

Come and celebrate the Winter Solstice with Stonehenge Aotearoa! Have you ever wondered about what other people traditionally do around the shortest day of the year? Come hear about it. The programme will begin when the sun sets over the winter heel stone (weather permitting), followed by tales of the winter solstice....

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Rangitīkei is the perfect place to get active! It’s name literally translates to ‘The day of striding out”. Māori ancestor Hau named the Rangitīkei River when pursuing his wife and her lover southward from Taranaki some 600 years ago. With a long stride (tīkei) he moved one day (rangi) to the river, which he then called Rangitīkei (the day of striding out).

Nothing has influenced the Rangitīkei District landscape more than the mighty Rangitīkei River as it has carved its way from its headwaters in the Kaimanawa Range to the Tasman Sea in the south, forming passages of majestic river canons, alternating with quiet stretches of sparkling trout-laden pools.

With rapid growth taking place, economic activity growing, and ample business opportunities, Rangitīkei offers a lifestyle like no other, the way life should be.

If you are searching for a life with a little more adventure, a little less hustle and a bit more laughter, relaxation and pretty incredible people, somewhere where the great ‘Kiwi road trip” takes place in your back yard, where the people are welcoming and diversity is celebrated, and where the streets come to life with vibrant eventsRangitikei’s got you!!

DoC’s Wairarapa coastal walk and Honeycomb Rock beckon

Now is the time to book your Glenburn Station visit for a warm and welcoming autumn/winter visit – an ideal getaway for groups, couples, or families.

Its well-known Honeycomb Rock coastal walk is an iconic Wairarapa day out. The 9km of pristine Pacific coastline along the boundary of the farm is one of of the walk’s key features.

On the coastal walk, visitors can spot the seal colony, check out the remains of a

1960’s shipwreck, and stop by Honeycomb Rock, a large, distinctive outcrop known for its unusual pitted appearance. With rolling farmland, pristine coastline and quiet walking tracks.

Glenburn Station is the perfect place to relax, recharge and escape the daily grind.

Visitors are welcome to stay in the range of accommodation options available in this rural slice of paradise.

Otapawa – a rural experience of Wairarapa

Off the beaten track and set in a peaceful valley with views of the Puketoi Ranges and hill country farmland. Otapawa gives visitors a taste of the country lifestyle. With both farmstay (optional B & B)) and backpacker accommodation available - Otapawa Farmstay and Backpackers is suitable for families, group bookings or backpackers wanting a rural experience.

Otapawa is also able to cater for groups who would like to gather together for a special occasion. Located at Tiraumea on a hill country sheep and beef station. One-hour drive from Masterton.

Otapawa makes an ideal halfway stop between Wellington and Hawkes Bay just off Route 52. Campervans and Caravans are also welcome.

Think smart and carry a beacon for peace of mind

When heading to the outdoors so many people are finding a personal locator beacon is a must-have. The ACR ResQLink PLB 400 is already saving lives.

It has all the great features of the previous model - the ACR ResQLink 375 - plus it has the added feature of not only a built-in high intensity strobe light, but also an infra-red strobe light that can been seen from kilometres away at night. They are waterproof, they float, and they come with

great Greg Turner

The championship course at Cromwell is the most inland links course in New Zealand. The sand based fairways guarantee year-round dry underfoot conditions – why not play a round soon?

“Relaxing, enjoyable golf with hidden subtle challenges” is the way course designer and supporter Greg Turner, former touring professional and now course designer describes Cromwell golf course.

Central Otago golf is all about fun in the sun amidst some fabulous scenery and few will walk away without a relieved wry smile or grin when they reflect on how they have played.

A generous climate and terrain resembling a coastal links area mean the

a free heavy-duty pouch that Southland Locator Beacons have had custom-made. Some models have a screen on the front of them that will confirm your emergency signal has been sent, then it will give you your GPS position. Check them out for sale or rent at Macpac stores at 45 Willis St, Wellington; Queensgate, Lower Hutt; or 4 Jackson Street, Petone. They are all for sale on Southland Locator Beacons website www.locatorbeacons.co.nz/shop

Cromwell course is available all year round with little weather disruption.

We are not a resort course but strive to be “The Best of the Rest”. And after you have played it we think you’ll agree the $1M development, carried out in 2010-12 has resulted in a far more challenging and interesting golf course.

If you’re ready to accept the challenge phone 03 445 0165 or email bookings@ cromwellgolf.co.nz to book a tee time now.

Shantytown – a chance to pan for gold!

Shantytown, nestled amidst regenerative native rain forest provides a real sense of what it was like to live in New Zealand then and what it means to be a New Zealander now, by allowing you to be both participant and observer in this most dynamic period of its post-Maori colonisation.

Shantytown is one of New Zealand’s premier cultural and heritage attractions. A faithfully recreated 1900s pioneer town, born out of, and stimulated by, the great West Coast gold rushes of the 1860s.

Shantytown is located approximately 10km south of Greymouth.

Newlands School wins $500

Newlands Primary School has won the Johnsonville Shopping Centre’s “Shop and Vote for your Local School” competition.

The school has won $500 to use towards sports equipment.

Every Tuesday lunchtime students are

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encouraged to bring their scooters to school, and are taken to Pukehuia Park to enjoy some “wheels” time.

The funds won from Johnsonville Shopping Centre will go towards purchasing school scooters for those who don’t have one of their own to bring along.

Newlands Primary School students and staff with the $500 cheque they won in the Johnsonville Shopping Centre competition. Photo: Supplied.

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Autumn Fair

St Anne’s Northland, cnr Randwick/ Northland Roads, Saturday 1 April, 9.30-1.00. Quality plants, Garden pots, Books, Delicatessen, Baking, Preserves, Raffle, BBQ, Craft: EFTPOS available

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GUIDERA, Flannan (Frank): Mar 24, 2023

New leaders of schools cluster

Three Principals have been newly appointed to lead “K hui Ako”, in the northern suburbs cluster of schools.

Stephen Eames, the Principal from R roa Normal Intermediate, Marian Meehan, the Principal of Khandallah School, and Urs Cunningham from Amesbury School are the new leaders of the K hui Ako cluster.

The cluster has been active for many years and the schools have worked together closely at times to improve educational outcomes and opportunities for students in the northern corridor.

Khandallah School, Cashmere Avenue School and Amesbury School

“As a cluster we have continually asked ourselves the question: what is it that we can do better together?” Mr Eames says.

“The purpose of being a K hui Ako is so that we can work together for the benefit of our students, our communities, our teachers, for the wider education community and the wider community, in general.

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ROWE, HELEN MARGARET (NEE GIBSON): MAR 25, 2023

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The cluster includes Churton Park Primary School, Johnsonville School, St Brigid’s School, Raroa Normal Intermediate School, Onslow College, Crofton Downs Primary School, Ngaio School,

Situation Vacant

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“We believe that working together as a K hui Ako will open up worlds of opportunities. In particular, it will enable expertise to be shared, learnings to be shared, resources, professional development opportunitiesand partnerships in providing effective transition through a student’s entire schooling,” he says.

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Experience/willingness to support students in:

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Please note the following special requirement of this position: Due to the vulnerability of some of our students, our Board is insistent on the successful applicant being double vaccinated against Covid-19, including booster (with willingness to adhere to any future vaccination requirements). To apply for this position, we will request that you are willing to share your vaccination information.

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37. Win & place bet(horses) way (4)

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9. Hard cotton thread. (5)

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20. Pardon. (6)

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28. Covered with water. (5)

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41. Deny. (8)

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Onslow the cricket champions

By Frank Neill

Onslow are the Wellington Cricket second division two-day champions.

With their win in the two day competition, following their third placing in the one day contest, Onslow won the Hazlett Trophy as the overall winners.

They also won promotion to the first division for next season’s twoday competition

With seven wins from their 10 matches in the two-day contest, Onslow finished a comfortable 7.2 points ahead of Victoria University. In its latest match, played at

Nairnville Park on 18 and 25 March, Onslow gained a convincing first innings victory over Petone Riverside.

Batting first, Petone Riverside declared their innings closed at 164 for the loss of nine wickets.

Micah Conroy, with two wickets at a cost of 18 runs, and Matthew Scobie with two wickets for 37 runs both bowled outstandingly for Onslow.

Onslow reached 300 runs for the loss of nine wickets in reply.

Oscar Jackson came within three runs of scoring a century when he was caught on 97.

Daniel Rose was also in fine form

with the bat, scoring 84 while Tim Robinson scored 47.

Johnsonville completed its 202223 season with a huge victory over Eastern Suburbs at Alex Moore Park.

This win saw Johnsonville finish fourth on the Wellington Cricket first division table.

Batting first Johnsonville scored 213 runs.

Rakitha Weerasundara came close to notching up a century when he was out for 95.

Maximum Petrie scored 29 and Ben Hilder 28.

In reply Eastern Suburbs ended their first innings on 139 for the loss

of nine wickets.

Sean Wakelin took five wickets and Zac Ringrose three wickets for Johnsonville.

The home team then declared its second innings closed at 203 for the loss of three wickets before bowling Eastern Suburbs out for 118.

Rakitha followed up his first innings 95 with a century and was 103 not out when Johnsonville declared.

Maximum Petrie took four of the Eastern Suburbs wickets and conceded just 21 runs.

Zac Ringrose and Sean Wakelin each took two wickets.

The Johnsonville Collegians

premier women’s team finished second in the Wellington women’s competition.

Petone Riverside finished first, with both the Johnsonville and Petone teams scoring six wins. Karori was unable to close out the 2022-23 season with a win.

Batting first at Karori Park they were all out for 149, with Mitchell Butler scoring 36 and Peter Younghusband 25. Upper Hutt United then declared its second innings closed at 283 to give them the win.

Matt Rowe, Yashraj Kalsi and Kevin Weerasundara took two wickets each for Karori.

Tails wag at Khandallah Pool

By Andrew Williams

Tails were wagging at Khandallah Pool in Wellington for the annual Dogs ‘n’ Dogs event on 25 March.

Held when the historic pool closes for humans at the end of the summer season, the sold-out event saw packs of good boys and girls take to the water in half-hour sessions.

Lauren Bracewell from Glasgow brought her dog Archie along for

the sixth year while his cousin, a six-month-old Golden Retriever called Maui, was attending for the first time.

Alice Hoskins from Ngaio brought her dog Lyla along.

“Lyla’s absolutely crazy when it comes to water,” she said.

Passers-by enjoyed free Saturday morning entertainment.

MP for u Greg O’Connor said he has taken his dog most years

but could only pop by briefly before heading off on other engagements around Wellington.

“It’s always so busy it sells out,” he said, “one year I was lucky and got in on a cancellation.”

Amy Carter, Community Pools Manager at Wellington City Council, said there might be one more Dog ‘n’ Togs next year before the facility undergoes an $8.05 million refurbishment.

Another win for Karori runner

By Frank Neill

Karori’s James Preston has continued his winning way in international and national competitions.

The New Zealand 800 metres champion, James added another title when he won the 800 metres at the Brisbane Track Classic on 25 March.

To win the event, held at the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, James had to run nearly three seconds faster than he did to win the New Zealand title.

He clocked exactly 1 minute 47 seconds to finish ahead of Australia’s Jack Lunn, who clocked 1 minute 47.15 seconds.

James’s winning time at the Brisbane meet compared with the time of 1 minute 49.80 second he clocked when winning the national 800 metres title on 3 March.

He had to run even faster

to take out the victory at the Maurie Plant track and field meeting in Melbourne on 23 February.

James won that race in 1 minute 45.85 seconds to defeat fellow Kiwi Brad Mathas, who also finished second to James in the New Zealand Track and Field Championships 800 metres.

Brad also competed in the Brisbane Track Classic 800 metres, finishing fourth in 1 minute 47.58 seconds.

James has a personal best of 1 minute 45.30 seconds for the 800 metres, and only two New Zealanders have run the distance faster, the famous Olympic gold medalists Peter Snell and John Walker.

The Brisbane Track Classic was the last race of the 2022-23 track and field season for the Wellington Scottish Athletics Club runner.

Karori athlete James Preston in action.

Photo: Supplied.

Photos: Andrew Williams.

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