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Karori physicist gets up close with polar bears Continued from page 1.

MOSAiC is the largest polar expedition in history, involving hundreds of researchers from 20 countries. With the Arctic regarded as ground zero for global warming, the expedition aimed to better understand the impact of climate change on the Arctic system and how this might affect global climate.

“The sea ice covering the Arctic is disappearing fast.

There’s the potential for big changes that we don’t properly understand,” says Dr Dadic, a Senior Research Fellow at Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington’s Antarctic Research Centre.

The icebreaker ship Polarstern was frozen into the ice to act as a research base, but not everything went to plan. “The idea was to stay in the same spot, but the ship melted out of the ice in July so we had to find a new sea ice floe to use as our research base.”

The international, interdisciplinary project was unique in its quality and scope, says Dr Dadic. “We had the most state-of-the-art instruments for studying sea ice physics and surface processes, oceanography,

atmospheric measurements, ecology, biogeochemistry….

The quality of the measurements is amazing. It’s a unique data set.”

However, the fancy kit attracted some unexpected guests.

“Polar bears would come to check out the equipment— they’re playful, enquiring creatures. We avoided them so as not to harm them. Whenever we saw a polar bear, we went back to the ship. You just had to abandon all your stuff, unplug all the power in case they nibbled on the cables, and the polar bear would come and sniff it, while you worried about your expensive equipment.”

As a snow and ice physicist, Dr Dadic studies the microstructure of snow. “I was looking at the topmost layer of the sea ice.

Usually this is snow, but when the snow melts in summer, this layer was mushy, melty sea ice.

I want to know how the physical properties of the surface layer affect the amount of heat and light that goes into the ocean instead of being reflected back into the atmosphere. Heat contributes to ice melt and ocean warming, while light affects the ecosystem under the sea ice and

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The North Pole visit was in the name of science.

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in the ocean.

“Snow and sea ice in the Arctic reflect light back into the atmosphere, so it doesn’t warm the ocean underneath.

New snow reflects about 90% of solar energy back into the atmosphere. If the ice melts, then the ocean will absorb 90% more energy, and heat up.

This will cause more melt, and so on... We call this a positive feedback loop, so once this gets started, it keeps going and there is a runaway effect.”

Now back in Wellington, Dr

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

Dadic is concerned at lack of similar research closer to home.

“For New Zealand, so close to Antarctica, it’s important that we understand the climate impacts of sea ice changes, and the role that snow plays in the Antarctic sea ice system.

Physical properties of sea ice in Antarctica, and especially studies of snow on Antarctic sea ice are still sparse. I think we need to start addressing these shortcomings, if we want to improve the accuracy of future climate change projections.”

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 meet demand. 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.

Thursday December 3, 2020

Takarau Gorge gets flood-proofing treatment Anyone who’s driven or ridden a bike from Johnsonville to Makara Beach will probably know the Takarau Gorge is not for the faint-hearted.

The rural roadway narrows to a single lane in sections as it twists through the steep-sided gorge.

There are blind corners and it’s necessary to get down almost to walking pace if you want to avoid a head-on collision.

While overall traffic in the gorge is light compared to urban Wellington roads, the road is an important connection between the Makara area and the city –

and it’s popular at weekends and during the summer as cyclists do the Makara ‘loop’ and people head to the coast.

The Ohariu Stream runs through the western end of the gorge. During good weather it is benign – but any time it rains heavily for more than a few hours then the stream can become a raging torrent.

That’s why the Council’s spending $400,000 on the latest project to flood-proof the gorge roadway. Our Structures Engineer, Apollo Geneta, says contractor 1Geo Ltd has been

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working since September to build a timber retaining wall, supported by steel poles, below a 100-metre section of the roadway to protect it from the stream in flood.

The company is also placing three areas of rip rap (rock barriers), also to prevent floodwaters from washing the road away.

Apollo says the roadway from Ohariu Valley to Makara Village presents challenges due to the rugged terrain and the proximity to flood-prone streams – which is why the Council keeps a close watch on the area.

And while we’re investing to stop the roads being swept away by floods, Apollo says motorists will still have to take extra care when negotiating Takarau Gorge especially. “While it’d be nice to have two lanes through there, and nice gentle curves, it won’t be happening any time soon. We have to prioritise our budgets for busier roads – and quite a lot of people like the challenge of negotiating the gorge.”

Work on the latest Takarau Gorge project is expected to be finished before Christmas – weather permitting.

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inbrief news Johnsonville Christmas market on Saturday The Johnsonville Rotary Christmas Market will be held on Saturday.

The event will be held from 10am until 2pm and will be held at the south side of Countdown, 31 Johnsonville Road, in the car park that is on the route of the Johnsonville Christmas Parade. It is being run by Johnsonville Rotary for our community.

There will be over 20 stalls selling jewellery, art, toys, plants, garden art, crafts, kids’ activities, food and drink.

Johnsonville Christmas parade Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Johnsonville Christmas Parade by heading along this weekend.

There will be Santa, old favourites, and a few new surprises. The parade starts at 11am at Dr Taylor Terrace and travels along Broderick Road, Johnsonville Road, Moorefield Road and Frankmoore Avenue. Then meet the parade characters at Memorial Park next to the Library. The parade route will be blocked off from 10.30am

Young citizens recognised for community efforts

By Jacob Page

The annual Wellington North and Tawa Primary Schools’ Citizenship Awards have been celebrated last week..

This is the sixth year of the Wellington North Primary Schools’ Citizenship Awards, sponsored by the Wellington City Council. They took place last Friday evening at the Johnsonville Community Centre. Around 75

people including family members, principals and teachers were there to see the Mayor of Wellington, Andy Foster, present the awards to one winning senior student from each of ten local primary schools, including two students from Newlands Intermediate.

The students are chosen by their schools – in Johnsonville, Churton Park, Newlands and Paparangi – on the basis of cit-

izenship qualities, leadership, contribution to school life.

This is the tenth year of the Tawa Primary Schools’ Citizenship Awards, sponsored by the Tawa Community Board. They took place last Thursday evening (26 November) at the Tawa Community Centre. Around 60 people including family members, principals and teachers were there to see the Mayor of Wellington, Andy Foster, present the awards

to one winning senior student from each of Tawa’s seven primary schools, including two students from Tawa Intermediate.

At least four of the winning students from earlier years have gone on to become head boy or head girl at Tawa College.

Harrison Wong who was Redwood School’s winning Year 6 student in 2014 has been selected as head boy at Tawa College in 2021.

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Thursday December 3, 2020

Otari-Wilton’s Bush wins recreation award

By Jacob Page

The award sets a benchmark standard for recreational outdoor spaces worldwide. Parks are awarded based on a criterion marked by experienced Green Flag Award judges throughout the country.

Recreation Aotearoa Parks and Open Spaces Manager, Annette Richards, said: “It’s fantastic to see so many of our parks investing time into creating spaces where our communities can connect and find

Otari Wilton’s Bush has been awarded the internationally recognised Green Flag Award by Recreation Aotearoa.

It is one of 24 nationally to receive the honour.

The Green Flag Award recognises and rewards parks and green spaces providing high quality and innovative recreational experiences for our communities.

joy. It is significant for us to be able to recognise these parks with this award. But it’s about so much more than winning an award. It’s about embarking on a journey with all the people that make providing quality horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability, access, community involvement and a warm welcome for our visitors and locals possible.”

The winning sites will be gifted a Green Flag to fly.

Otari Wilton’s Bush has been awarded the internationally recognised Green Flag Award.

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Julia’s life on the unknown road

By Jacob Page

Karori woman Julia Millen has written a book about her life growing up hitchhiking around New Zealand and globetrotting around the world.

The book titled Fairweather Hitchhikers includes stories about hitchhiking in the South Island, in Europe and South America in the 60s right through to the 80s.

It also charts her five-week stay on an American base in Antarctica and an account of a fatal mountaineering accident in the Southern Alps which involved her former husband.

“I felt time was getting on and it was about time I got some of these stories compiled.

“During the lockdown I started to put together bits and pieces about all this and it all came together in a coherent collection,” she says.

“The hitchhiking was the glue for most of it.”

Julia says not all the stories throughout ger life are happy ones but she has tried to add humour to the many entertaining stories she has.

“There was a time we went across the Haast Pass before it was open and we girls were taken on the back of a truck which was pulled by a bulldozer through the Haast River.”

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“It’s just what people used to do in those days to get about, it was accepted.

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“Once a group of us did it in South America which was risky looking back.

“I dedicated the book to all the people who helped me or picked me up and helped me have the adventures that I did.”

Julia says after her many overseas experiences, she came to the conclusion that New Zealand was a good place to be.

She says she hopes people enjoy the high-spirited adventures in the book and get a taste of how New Zealand used to be.

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Huntleigh Home residents mark International Day of People with Disabilities Bronwyn Hayward, Diana Felagai and Annelize Steyn may all use electric wheelchairs to get around, but each of them could not be more different.

Bronwyn and Diana are both residents at Enliven’s Huntleigh Home and Annelize is the home’s recreation team leader.

They recently made a fun video of the three of them going across a hand-made

crossing outside the home, dancing and laughing – to mark the International Day of People with Disabilities – which falls on 3 December each year.

Students from neighbouring Karori Normal School came over prior to filming to draw a temporary crossing in chalk on the asphalt.

“What we wanted to show with the three of us on the crossing was diversity – and

that diversity is beautiful,” explains Bronwyn.

“There is no one type of disabled person. With the three of us all having ‘legs with power’ we could all be assumed as being the same – but we are all so different.”

Diana says the video is based on her favourite song – ‘Happy’ by Pharrell.

“The song makes people happy – so you can’t help but laugh,” she says. “It was

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Enliven’s homes are known for elder care but are also home to several residents aged under-65 who require support.

Diana moved into Huntleigh Home after a stroke in 2018 paralyzed her left side.

“My parents are too old to look after me, so I was able to move in here. I love it here; the people and the staff are awesome.”

Bronwyn says they want to use this day to create some goals to achieve before the next International Day of People with Disabilities.

“We want to say, ‘these are the improvements that we’ve made’, and that can be a celebration in 2021.”

The video can be viewed by visiting Enliven’s Facebook page: @ EnlivenCentralNZ. Huntleigh Home offers rest home and hospital care, short-term respite, health recovery care and a day programme. To learn more about the home or the elder-centred Enliven philosophy, visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz or call 04 464 2020. PBA

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Long-term Plan: engagement begins Wellington residents are helping shape their city’s priorities as the City Council prepares to set a budget for the next 10 years.

Pre-engagement has begun on the Council’s 2021-31 Long-term Plan (LTP) with community sessions that ask attendees to help identify what they would like to see in the Council’s budget for the next decade.

The community sessions are supported by an online questionnaire that asks residents what is important to them.

Mayor Andy Foster says the community pre-engagement is a vital step

in preparing the LTP. “As a council we have some tough decisions to make around budgets. We can’t do everything because our long-term planning is always done at a time when our finances are tight but this time it is tougher than ever.

“We also have demands on our budget such as increased infrastructure spending with Let’s Get Wellington Moving, the three-waters network, accommodating population growth, the future of the Central Library and Te Ngākau Civic Square, earthquake strengthening, and implementing our Te Atakura climate

action plan,” says Mayor Foster.

“These meetings and our online survey are a fantastic early stage opportunity for residents to tell us what the Council’s priorities should be for the next 10 years.”

Deputy Mayor Sarah Free says the LTP is a real challenge facing Wellington City. “It is the big picture the Council needs to focus on in the next few months. I urge people to have their say at one of the LTP community meetings or by completing the online questionnaire.

“We need to make some tough choices about what an affordable

level of rates will be next year and for future years,” says Cr Free. “Are we willing to pay more rates to get improved services and infrastructure, financially prepared for pandemics and earthquakes, and should current ratepayers fund the cost of growth?”

So far, the Council has had sessions at Victoria University, with the Newtown Residents Association and the city’s Youth Council, and has invited business, art and culture sectors to participate in an online questionnaire, which can be completed at https://wgtn.cc/LTP In the next few weeks, the Council

will talk with other community organisations.

Every three years the Council reviews its LTP. This sets the direction for at least the next 10 years. This is accompanied by 30+ year infrastructure and finance strategies. This outlines what we will be investing in, how much it may cost and how this will be funded.

Feedback from community pre-engagement will be used to help form the draft LTP, which will be formally consulted on in March next year before being confirmed on 30 June 2021.

Get ready to face the music at Gardens Magic 2021 Wellington City Council has announced the line-up for its iconic Gardens Magic 2021 event.

The annual concert series returns to the Soundshell for three weeks, where every year thousands of Wellingtonians head along with a rug, a picnic, friends and whānau for an evening of free entertainment from some of the best local talent around.

With over 100 performers, stunning light and art installations, a UV zone, bubbles, disco balls and more transforming the beautiful Botanic Garden, it’s not surprising this is one of the highlights on the capital’s calendar says Mayor Andy Foster.

“Gardens Magic is one of Council’s longest, most successful and popular events, and one we’re

very proud of. Not only has it provided free entertainment, a shared experience, and wonderful memories for so many, it has also been a supportive training ground for new talent, and an international launching pad for some.

“It’s also so rewarding to see diverse cultures and demographics all coming together as one community in one space.”

The 2021 programme caters for a wide range of tastes – from jazz, indie, rock, and pop to Māori, Americana, folk, blues, electronica, world music and more. It includes diverse top talents such as Glass Vaults, New Zealand Opera, WAI, Wellington Brass Band, Darren Watson, and the long-awaited re-

turn of legendary garage funksters OdESSA. OdESSA kicks-off the event series on Tuesday January 12, and front man Matthew Pender is excited about returning to the stage that he recalls so fondly.

“Some of my favourite memories as a performer have been at Gardens Magic over the years. There’s just something so special about it – it’s a shining part of summers in the capital.”

Helena Cvitanovich from upcoming youth band Girl Scout Cookie adds: “Watching Gardens Magic in the past has shown us the type of welcoming and exciting culture gigs like that and many others in the Wellington region have to offer,

Girl Scout Cookie is set to be one of the bands performing at the Gardens Magic 2021 event in January. Photo: Josh Edmonds.

and it’s definitely a scene we as a band would like to be a part of and give back to.”

The 50+ members of Supertonic choir and band closes the season with their epic tribute to Elton John on Sunday January 31.

An outdoor gallery of temporary

public art will showcase works for sale by Wellington sculptors Jonathan Campbell and Campbell Maud.

Wellington City Libraries team look forward to another season of giving away pre-loved books and magazines each night before the concert starts.

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4 Home Buying Tips You may not have thought about Hey Everyone! Happy December! In this area, we are very fortunate to have a broad range of properties for sale and guiding first-time sellers and buyers every day is always a pleasure. Prices are at all time highs in most areas around the country (near to) and buyers we meet every day are coming to us, wanting to pay great prices, but STILL not getting the house.

We’ve talked about how to construct an effective offer, reducing conditions, etc, in the past – but this week I thought I’d share 4 quick tips that might change your thinking a bit! Let’s get into it!

1. Time is the most important resource – So many first home buyers spend months and months finding that perfect home, only to miss out. If you currently do not own a property, you are sadly at the mercy of market changes. Ie; if you are renting and the market goes up $100k, you will be left behind. If you are struggling to get home, lower your expectations, get into any property (you don’t have to live in it) so your investment can relatively move with the market.

2. Your first home is not your forever home – Some of the most financially successful first home buyers we’ve dealt with, are those who approached their first home purchase as a financial stepping-stone that will catapult them into their second home with strong equity and value. Make sure your first home has opportunity for value adding (such as profitable renovations areas) and has a positive outlook for capital gain. By making good investment decisions in your first few homes, you will be in a better position later to afford your dream home.

3. Purchase to your means – Find yourself a good mortgage broker / manager and talk through your options. In almost all cases, you will find that by purchasing a property at a price where your total deposit is 20% or more, you will be able to access better interest rates, cash back deals, not having to pay for valuations, and even better you may also be able to offer with no conditions in some cases (which as you know will allow you to be much more competitive). All which will save you money!

4. You can always sell the house – Property has been typically described as a ‘brick and mortar’ investment for their long-term stability. Especially in New Zealand, where we haven’t seen any significant drops in this area going back to 1993. Also if it is your main home, there grounds for exemptions under the bright line test.

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NZSO youth set to shine The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will present beloved classics by Russian greats Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev, uplifting, dance-inspired music from Mexico and two mesmerising New Zealand works, in Wellington on December 12.

NZSO Principal Conductor in Residence Hamish McKeich will lead the National Youth Orchestra for NYO Finale.

The concert features Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s timeless Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture and Sergei Prokofiev’s spirited Suite from Lieutenant Kijé. A ‘Midnight Sleighride’ arrangement of the Suite’s ‘Troika’ movement has been adapted sev-

eral times, including the hit I Believe in Father Christmas.

Danzón No 2 by Mexican composer Arturo Márquez has become of the most performed Mexican orchestral works since its premiere in 1994. Inspired by danzón, a dance style from Cuba, it gained worldwide popularity thanks to conductor and Los Angeles Philharmonic Music Director Gustavo Dudamel.

NYO Finale will open with New Zealand composer Lissa Meridan’s award-winning firecracker, hailed as “zany and ear-popping” by critics since its premiere.

Another concert highlight will be the world premiere of a new work by NYO Composer in Residence Joshua

Pearson.

Pearson says his When a pale blue dot breathes, a crowd of cacophony begins was inspired by a photograph taken by the Voyager 1 spacecraft in 1990 of Earth seen from 6 billion kilometres away.

“The photograph shows a tiny pale blue dot sitting on a mote of dust in a suspended sunbeam,” says Pearson.

“The phrase ‘When a pale blue dot breathes, a crowd of cacophony’ occurred to me as a poetic image of our lonely home planet. As we look from a distance, our Earth is this quiet pale blue dot … When we zoom in, it is a pandemonium of sound, voices, cries, and noises.

The NZSO National Youth Orchestra will present beloved classics by Russian greats Tchaikovsky and Prokofiev in Wellington next week.

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Christmas Light Trail set for Karori and surrounds Entries are now open for the “Light it Up” Karori Christmas Light Trail.

This year, the Karori Residents Association are coordinating the first ever official Christmas Light Trail in the suburb and neighbouring suburbs too like Makara, Otari/ Wilton, Northland and Kelburn, and

we are wanting you to join in this festive event by adorning your home with beautiful Christmas lights.

People are being asked to register their home for the “Light it Up” Karori Christmas Light Trail, by emailing karori.christmas@gmail. com, supported by the Karori Residents Association.

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from Professionals Real Estate.

The winner will be decided by community vote and announced at 9pm on December 22.

To vote for your favourite Christmas home, people can type in the address of the house in the comments section of the pinned post at the top of the KRA Facebook page.

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139A Main Road, Tawa (next to Mexted Motors) The parade participants will include community groups, school groups, recreational and hobby groups, church groups and many more, including, of course, Santa. Tawa Lions Mac's Photo & Lotto are also constructing four themed floats.

Open 7 days | 022 432 4155 182 Main Rd, Tawa “This year we are grateful for the assistance 139A Main Road, Tawa (next to Mexted Motors) Phone 04-232 8842 of the three Tawa community groups in detailed planning for the parade” says Lions Image from Warwick Fabrics-Coast parade convener Graham Froud. “We are also grateful to members of Tawa Community Patrol, Tawa Rotary and Tawa Volunteer Fire Brigade for assisting with crowd control during the parade, and to Tawa MenzShed for

making available its facilities and members for constructing the Santa float.”

Funding for the parade comes from the Tawa Lions Market held each Saturday morning in the Outlet City car park. This funding is supplemented by sponsorship from Professionals Real estate, ITM Tawa and a grant from Wellington City Council.

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Next Generation Real Estate.

Family Favourite? YIP! 65 Gloaming Hill, Titahi Bay 3

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These 1970s weatherboard family homes have a timeless appeal and solid construction that has stood the test of time and this beauty on Gloaming Hill is an excellent example of this!

The well-established, attractive gardens encompass the drive running alongside the property, leading to the large garage with workshop/mancave with the laundry and a toilet. The main

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accommodation is above this level, with the front door leading to an open-plan living/dining area and kitchen. These rooms are the heart of this home and occupy the front of the property with the bedrooms and family bathroom to the rear.

RV $580,000 Deadline Sale 3:00pm Thursday 17th December 2020

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45 Raroa Terrace, Tawa

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YIP! 5 Nether Green Crescent, Johnsonville 4

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With mortgage rates lower than ever, it's a great time to move-up from your first home to one with space for a growing family. If this is you - look no further and come see this beautifully presented four bedroom, family home in a safe cul-de-sac in the heart of Johnsonville.

Step onto the freshly laid carpet and feel your feet sink into comfort as you

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take a stroll around this property. Cooking a feast to host a party won't be a problem in this home as the kitchen offers loads of space. Soak-in the views of the hills towards Mount Kaukau - which can be enjoyed from the deck, the living areas and all four bedrooms.

RV $740,000

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25/2 Onslow Road, Khandallah

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Cute, modern, chic and as convenient as they come, this superb home proves that great design can make a smaller home very attractive and 'livable'. Open plan living with attached modern kitchen with flow to a sunny deck with views over Johnsonville towards the hills beyond.

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Modern bathroom, laundry nook and ample off-street parking plus a fully-fenced section, big enough for pets and young children.

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Make this delightful family friendly home yours! This lovely home has been built and designed for all day sun and features 3 double bedrooms and an additional study/nursery and is located in a cul de sac location with great neighbours.

This tastefully renovated home is very cosy and easy to heat in winter with a woodburner, DVS, and heat pump and it enjoys a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining area and separate spacious lounge.

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The master bedroom has an en-suite and walk in wardrobe. The grounds are flat and fully fenced, with plenty of space to entertain the kids. The large outdoor deck is perfect for summer entertaining.

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GARDENING THIS WEEK Gardening woes: By Wally Richards Here we are at the end of November with Christmas just around the corner and the longest day well within our sights. All I can say is it has been one of the lousiest Springs I have gardened in.

Preferred summer plants such as cucumbers, capsicums and chili have not prospered at all (old saying which means they have not done much good at all). Even tomato plants which are much more hardy have floundered and grown less than I would have expected for the time they have been in.

Cucumbers: I grow the delightful Cucumber Iznik Mini F1 Hybrid in a glasshouse using the AutoPot system and I have not even bothered to plant the seeds yet. I will do soon as the weather is starting to settle a bit but temperatures are still not constant which means heat loving plants suffer.

Too many chilly days and nights mixed with some nice hot sunny days is not suitable for sub tropic and tropical type plants.

Hardy plants are growing great as they don’t mind temperature fluctuations and they are enjoying the increasing light hours to gather more energy from the sunlight.

There are good years and poor years and we just garden on, taking the good with the bad. The sad part is when new gardeners don’t have good results straight off, then they can lose heart and put it down to not having green fingers. If it helps dip

two fingers into a green dye and after which you then have green fingers so you can soldier on. (If you believe it then you will suddenly achieve great success with your gardening efforts.

One thing that will help make a significant difference is to use Magic Botanic Liquid (MBL) as a foliage spray every two weeks on all your preferred plants such as vegetables, fruit and roses and any other plants you wish to have good results from.

Made up in water you can leave in the sprayer as it will not go off what you have not used, just give the sprayer a shake before reusing. MBL is derived from when the plant was CO2 rich and mineral rich extracted from the fossil vegetation of those times. You can add Mycorrcin to the MBL as it contains molasses which gives the plants a bit of free energy and makes some less susceptible to pests.

On the other hand you can take Black Strap Molasses at a couple of table spoons to a couple of litres of hot water to dissolve. When it cools down spray over the foliage of any plants you want to give a boost to. This can be useful on your nectarines or peaches that have had a bad dose of curly leaf disease and has affected much of the leaves.

These leaves later will fall off and be replaced with new leaves after the time has passed for the disease to strike. The damaged leaves are not going to produce sufficient carbohydrates from the sun so some

or your entire crop will drop through lack of energy. A two weekly spray of the molasses may help save some of your crop.

Likewise if you have garlic growing and the leaves have the rust disease then they will not preform so well to gather energy to make nice big garlic bulbs. Your 2-3 times a week spray of molasses with MBL added may allow the bulbs to grow bigger and so you will have some bigger cloves to harvest hopefully.

Strawberries should be doing well now and a weekly spray of Mycorrcin will not only feed them but will increase the size of the berries and have a longer harvesting season.

If you find either dry berry (Downy mildew) or strawberries rotting (Botrytis cinerea) then spray the plants with Perkfection and repeat a month later at the lessor rate.

Perkection will also help to maintain healthy roses and other plants.

Very good for prevention of Botrytis cinerea on your bunches of grapes. You can cure Buxus disease with it as long as the plants have not gone beyond the point of no return.

Perkfection can also control or prevent Silver Leaf disease in stone fruit and roses as long as the disease has not progressed too far. It is best to remove the affected branches and treat the remaining ones. Another safe to use spray for your gardening tool kit.

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Update from your local city councillor Xmas shopping and events for Wellington Check out our CBD over the weekends leading up to Xmas, we have; •

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People attending the parade will be able to support Life Flight by donating at mobile eftpos collection points or through gold coin do-

nations. Parade participants this year include the City of Wellington Pipe Band, Eternal Dragon School of Martial Arts, Britannia Sea Scouts, Snoopy and of course Santa and Mrs Claus, who will be riding on the back of Mark Sainsbury’s open top vehicle.

A true storybook ballet This has been an exceptional year and very different for many. Uncertainty has been a constant and our young people will look back on being a part of history. Making magic and performing is a key part of all arts and this year Deirdre Tarrant felt that young dancers needed escapism and dreams and coping with problems- what better story than the boy who never grew up (PETER PAN) and his earthly friend WENDY who survives Pirates Potions and being the prey of the Never Never

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St Andrew’s on The Terrace invites you to celebrate Christmas 2020 Sunday 13 December 10am Lesson and Carols Gathering with St Andrew’s Singers Wednesday 16 December 12.15pm ‘Carols Old and New’ Sing-a-long Carol Concert

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Christmas Live takes shape in Ngaio “I love Christmas,” says Ngaio Union Church Minister, Sue Brown. “I love everything about it – every shiny bauble, every ham, pavlova, cracker, and every scrap of tinsel.” And of course, there are the carols and the Christmas Story of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus; the shepherds, wise ones and angels.

“But sometimes with all the hustle and bluster of the season – I get overwhelmed by food, shopping, parties, holiday planning, and end of school year activities.

“So much so, that these few short and precious weeks can sometimes seem like a burden to be endured, rather than a blessing to be enjoyed. “Particularly so in 2020 - the year of Covid

– when we think everyone needs a break to enjoy some family fun” she says.

So, Ngaio Union Church is giving everyone the chance to enjoy an hour’s breather – a time to enjoy some peace, to share the Christmas story together, to look outside our own little world, and to take a deep breath before diving back into end of year and holiday preparations.

All this will happen on the streets of Ngaio – yes, Christmas Live! is coming back to Ngaio. And if you came along to last year’s wonderful inaugural Christmas Live!, you’ll know it isn’t called ‘live’ for nothing. There’ll be live animals, angels, shepherds and a real baby, as well as

live music and actors to bring the story to life.

“Everyone’s very welcome,” says Sue. “This is a time for all the family.”

Get ready to journey back in time to first century Palestine with Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus and a joyful host of animals, shepherds, wise men, and angels. “We’ll find out if the old adage of working with animals and children is true.

“Join the adventure at 4.30pm this Sunday , starting in the Ngaio Town Hall car park. The story continues through Cummings Park, finishing at Ngaio Union for Christmas treats.”

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More info sought on water metering Greater Wellington Regional Council supports the decision by the Wellington Water Committee to seek further refinement and costs on the case for installing residential water meters to help reduce water consumption throughout the region.

Following consideration of the Economic Case for Providing Residential Water Consumption Information report the committee agreed that Wellington Water Limited should commission a detailed business case on how residential water metering could be used to monitor regional consumption, which is among the highest in the country.

Greater Wellington Chair Daran Ponter said the intro-

duction of residential water metering is a must if the region is to avoid a bill for multi-million dollar investment in new water sources.

According to a forecast in the Sustainable Water Supply Target and Policy report, the Wellington region will need to find a new water source before 2040 and by 2026 if demand and projected population growth continue at the current rate.

“Demand management is fundamental to maintaining a sustainable supply, and meters make sense.

“By delivering vital information on personal consumption they will put control in the hands of consumers. They will drive changes to behaviour that will reduce consumption,

take pressure off the region’s ageing water infrastructure and avoid the need to invest millions in dams or other water sources.”

Water meters would also play a key role in identifying leaks throughout the pipe distribution system, which accounts for between 6-31 per cent of water consumed, a huge volume of potentially tens of millions of litres per day.

“Data on the location of leaks is essential to cost-effective repair and maintenance within a complex distribution system,” says Cr Ponter. “We don’t have a good picture of where the leaking is occurring.

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Time to start mulching! If you haven’t yet mulched your garden already this season, do consider this as summer approaches. Mulching will help greatly to suppress all manner of weeds, which is a fantastic help, but its main benefit at this time of year is in its ability to retain moisture in the soil, which is oh so important over the summer and autumn months as it gets drier and drier. Mulching will help plants set their roots deeper, which means you don’t have to water the garden as much. When soil moisture is consistent, plants will be less stressed, and having stressed plants can lead to them getting attacked by sucking insects like aphids and shield bugs.

Another fantastic thing about applying mulch

is that it will ultimately improve your soil over time. Lots of beneficial creatures love mulch, worms in particular love feeding on decaying matter and will produce humus which is fantastic for your soil as it retains water and makes the soil loose and friable. Mulching will also help to suppress weeds (hooray) and will create a tidy well cared for look.

Tui Mulch & Feed is back in stock here now at Twigland (on special at $14.00 per bag) and we also have Ma’s Mulch Shredded Pea Straw - which is perfect for the vege patch. This is on special too at only $25.00 per 100 litre bag! The best time to mulch is straight after rain, so now is the time!

Groundplanz - time to prepare for summer living With the longer days it’s time to start thinking about BBQs and outdoor entertainment areas – courtyards, decks, paving, seating, pergolas and anything that requires earthworks and is best done in the drier months – like retaining walls and drainage.

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Sharpes – supplying gardeners for over 100 years For more than 100 years, Sharpes has stocked gardening supplies and animal feed from our Lower Hutt store. Although the surrounding landscape around us has been urbanised, we remain the friendly country store in the centre of town.

Our gardening supplies include fertilisers; protective sprays and herbicides; compost and pea straw; lawn products; pest control products and fencing products.

Sharpes Feed Barn is the preferred place where animal lovers and those with green fingers choose to purchase from.

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SPORTS TALK With Jacob Page

All Blacks do what they had to do The All Blacks won the test against Argentina the moment Sam Cane laid down the commemorative black jersey with Maradona on it.

A great sign of respect, but also an excellent way to deflate the emotional tyres of the Pumas before a ball was kicked.

The 38-0 scoreline probably flattered Argentina in many respects.

An All Blacks team of five years ago would have been ruthless enough to double that margin but those glory days are long gone.

Had it not been for a scintillating

double from super-sub Will Jordan, Ian Foster’s men may not have earned the bonus point they needed to become heavy favourites to win the Tri Nations.

The effort from all the players was much improved on the pathetic loss to the same team a fortnight ago.

However, the option-taking on attack was, at times, clueless.

There was far too many low-percentage attacking kicks that simply did not pay off.

Argentina offered little in attack and looked mentally and physically drained.

The win does allow Foster and Cane a summer of silence when it comes to criticism, however, the starting XV has many questions remaining.

The front row, the needed return of lock Brodie Retallick, blindside flanker, No 8, first five, the midfield, right wing and fullback all have question marks worth pondering over the summer months.

To offer a few solutions, I’d have Akira Ioane at No 6 and Ardie Savea at No 8.

Hoskins Sotutu is a talent off the back of the scrum but Savea

is experienced and is a dynamic ball carrier.

I’d have Beauden Barrett at 10 and Will Jordan at 15.

Barrett is a wasted talent out the back and he now has a Japanese sabbatical to play.

Jordan is x-factor and yes, he could go on the right wing but why not play him in his preferred position as novel of an idea as that is in 2020.

That puts Richie Mo’unga on the bench and that’s just how it goes.

Now, second five and the right winger spot are the two most up-

for-grabs spots.

Jack Goodhue just does not cut it out of position at 12 and Anton Lienert-Brown is the best centre in the country.

Equally right wing is likely to remain with Jordie Barrett or given to Jordan as I don’t expect Foster to go away from Mo’unga at 10 and Beauden Barrett at 15, even though he probably should.

Goodhue and Jordie Barrett’s spots are anything but safe and I’m sure the powers that be will be looking for a new option to emerge, especially in the 12 jersey.

Batsmen falter again for Johnsonville

By Jacob Page

Johnsonville’s Wellington premier one day final aspirations are under threat after another disappointing batting effort saw them slump to a 23-run loss to Taita at Alex Moore Park, on Saturday.

The bowlers did their job in restricting the visitors to 213 but,

in what is becoming a theme of the early season, none of the Johnsonville top-order took ownership of the run-chase and they were bowled out for 190.

Captain Rakitha Weerasundara says the fact not one of his batsmen, including himself had scored a half century this season, simply wasn’t good enough.

“It’s pretty simple that 30s and 40s aren’t going to get the job done,” he says.

“I feel like I say the same thing each week after a game but the batting isn’t far away from clicking.”

Johnsonville also was not helped by three run outs in their innings.

“That was definitely a game that we could have won,” Rakitha says.

Johnsonville seamer Hayden Smith and spinner Jeremy Benton each took three wickets.

Devan Vishvaka hit 45 before being run out while Benton added a brisk 38.

Onslow College upset competition leaders Karori by four wickets, chasing down 91.

Upper Hutt smashed Hutt District

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Upper Hutt lead the competition with three wins, while Karori and Taita have the same three win record.

Johnsonville has one win.

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