3 November Independent Herald

Short film, big success

By Jacob Page

An Onslow College trio have scooped a national short-film competition honour.

Year 13 students Pepi Olliver-Bell, Louise Gromme and Waimarie Carter won the OnScreen nationwide short-film competition.

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The team from Onslow College in Wellington, lead by director Pepi Olliver-Bell, have taken out the top spot as this year’s OnScreen National Winners for their short film.

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Pepi’s film ‘Oliver’ was a clear stand-out with the OnScreen judges, for both narrative and technical achievement, and Pepi’s thoughful portrayal of the ongoing effects of buried trauma.

Pepi took on the production roles of director, cameraperson, audio technician, lighting technician and editor to create the film, which delivered under the ‘Twist’ brief.

The lead role was played by Louise, who co-wrote the short with Olliver-Bell, while also taking care of costume and make-up duties.

Waimarie completed the three-person team, undertaking both assistant director and co-producer roles.

Pepi was also acknowledged for Best Editing in the National Technical Awards.

Pepi says she was shocked to hear her film had won while at the awards night.

“I was sitting there as they were calling out second and third and I think we were all curious who would win,” she says.

“When I heard Oliver, I was in disbelief, it was surreal.”

“The film is about a young girl and the relationship with

her baby brother Oliver. As she narrates her life, she slowly uncovers what makes her life such a bizarre tragedy.”

“The calibre of the other films was outstanding, so to be recognised in the top 12 already felt like a great achievement. Winning overall just topped it all off and made the night such a memorable occasion.”

The National Finals judging panel was made up of Kate Ward-Smythe, David Hay, and

Jennifer Ward-Lealand.

Pepi says Oliver came together initially as a media project at school.

“We had a long time planning it but the filming took a day and the editing took a couple of days.

“It took a month to come up with a set storyline.

Pepi says she enjoys being behind the camera and doing the editing work and the win motivates her to push-on with her passion for film.

She says she garnered inspiration from multiple-time Academy Award winning director Christopher Nolan.

“Sending our film in to get judged was something new for us but it was good for us to get professional feedback.

“The win drives my interest more because it can be hard to know where you sit in such a competitive industry but I hope to pursue a career in it in the years to come.”

BAD BOY FIREWORKS

Their film ‘Oliver’ was inspired by the Twist brief, which asked them to ‘Shock viewers with an unexpected twist during your film. Focus on storytelling, narrative and character development - so that the twist comes as a real surprise.”

Transport options for Ngaio

Wellingtonians have made it clear they want better transport options, action on climate change and more housing.

As part of Paneke neke, Wellington’s 10-year citywide bike network plan, routes connecting from Karori through Aro Valley to the city, and from Ngaio to Hutt Road were approved in March this year to give people better low carbon transport options.

Wellington City Council is now inviting the public to make submissions on the proposed designs for these routes, with consultation open until Monday November 21.

The Aro Valley Connection project will make it easier for more people to walk, bike, scoot, and bus into the city from Karori, Highbury, Kelburn and Aro Valley.

Ngaio Connections will make it easier for people travelling from the Hutt Road up Kaiwharawhara Road and Ngaio Gorge Road to Crofton Road, and up Cameron Street to the Kaiwharawhara Bridle Path.

“For Wellington to become a city of impact, we have to head towards a carbon neutral future, where it’s easy for people to get around our city safely in zero carbon ways,” says Mayor Tory Whanau.

“Reallocating street space to provide low carbon transport options now is crucial so we can support growing neighbourhoods and create healthy, liveable streets for future generations.

“We are taking a more agile approach to construction, using adaptable materials that let us quickly install changes once the designs are ready to go. This approach also means we can adapt the routes based on feedback once people experience the changes on the ground. This will help get more of Wellington’s bike network in place faster – so more people can benefit sooner.”

The proposed designs have been developed by technical experts, incorporating feedback from businesses and community groups

along the routes. Consultation over the next few weeks is an opportunity for the wider community to provide feedback to see what more can be done to improve the design.

Proposed changes for the Aro Valley route include:

Raise the pedestrian crossing on Aro Street by Aro Park

Introducing new car share parking spaces with a Cityhop car and van on Epuni Street

Add one new mobility car park on Epuni Street

Install an uphill bike lane on Raroa Road through to Raroa Crescent.

Install a separated bike lane on the south side of Aro Street, using a staged approach over two years

Installing four speed humps on Aro Street for safer speeds

Changes to parking on Epuni Street, Raroa Road, Holloway Road, Aro Street, and Ohiro Road to create the uphill bike lanes and allow buses and oncoming vehicles to pass safely

Changes to some bus stops to improve efficiency, including installing one new stop on Raroa Road and removing one stop from Aro Street

New signs and road markings on Raroa Crescent.

Proposed changes for the Ngaio connection route include:

An uphill bike lane heading towards Ngaio along Kaiwharawhara Road and Ngaio Gorge Road and heading towards the city in uphill sections along Crofton Road and Kenya Street

Painted sharrows in the downhill direction towards Ngaio along Crofton Road and Kenya Street and towards the city along Ngaio Gorge and Kaiwharawhara roads Uphill cycle shoulder and downhill sharrows painted on Cameron Street

New raised pedestrian crossings to support safer speeds and make it easier for people on foot to cross the road and get to bus stops: Raising the existing pedestrian crossing at the corner of Crofton

As part of Paneke Pōneke, Wellington’s 10-year citywide bike network plan, routes connecting from Karori through Aro Valley to the city, and from Ngaio to Hutt Road were approved in March this year to give people better low carbon transport options.

Road and Abbott Street

A new raised pedestrian crossing outside 5 Ngaio Gorge Road

A safer place for people to cross outside 28 Kaiwharawhara Road

Some parking removal and clearways on Kaiwharawhara Road to enable the uphill bike lane, using a staged approach over two years Introducing short and long stay parking restrictions on Cameron Street

Some parking removal along Kenya Street and Crofton Road to create uphill bike lanes and allow buses and oncoming vehicles to safely pass.

Proposed speed changes:

To complement these changes, we are also proposing speed changes: Extending the 30km/h zone in Ngaio Village from 11 Ottawa Road through to Crofton Road by the fish and chip shop

Reducing the speed from 50 km/h to 30 km/h on Cameron Street Extending the 30km/h speed zone on Aro Street by 150m from the School of Philosophy to Willis Street.

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will make the decision on the proposed speed changes under a different traffic law, and

any feedback will be considered by them. We’re asking for feedback now as it’s likely these proposed changes would happen at the same time to achieve the best outcome for the community.

We’re consulting on both the road and speed change decisions at the same time, as the changes would be delivered together to achieve the best outcome for the community.

Council is expected to consider feedback from this consultation in December. If approved, work on the route is likely to start in early 2023. Both projects are using a staged approach, so while the bulk of the changes would be delivered in the first year, more gradual changes to parking along the routes will happen in subsequent years to allow businesses and residents time to adapt to the new road layout.

Information about the proposed changes is available online at transportprojects.org.nz/arovalley and transportprojects.org.nz/ngaio.

You will be able to provide feedback on the website from 31 October until 5pm 21 November. Alternatively, you can download a FreePost form or call us on 04 499 4444 and we will post one out.

Independent Herald turns 50

On November 1, 1972, the first edition of the Independent Herald was published.

The paper continues in its weekly Thursday format and we will have more on this milestone in next week’s edition.

Greater Wellington chair, deputy chosen

Greater Wellington elected its new chair and deputy chair today as the newly formed council met for the first time in its triennium following local elections.

Cr Daran Ponter was voted chair and Cr Adrienne Staples as his deputy. Both were elected unopposed which means both will serve a consecutive triennium in the positions.

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St John’s celebrates 175 years

By Jacob Page

Johnsonville’s St John’s Anglican Church celebrated its 175th jubilee over the

The church hosted a celebratory lunch attended by more than 150 people and two services presided over by the Bishop of Wellington Justin Duckworth.

Original celebrations were meant to be held in July but were postponed due to Covid-19.

On July 29, 1847 the church was opened by Bishop Selwyn.

The present church is the fifth church on the site (consecrated in 1922) and was designed by Frederick de Jersey Clere, the Diocesan Architect of the time.

Vicar Ben Johnson-Frow says the weekend was a nice mix of old and new.

“For some of our older parishioners, they felt the legacy of the church was honoured and cherished and for the newbies, I think there was enough there for them to realise they are part of something special.

“Johnsonville is very multicultural and the church reflects that,” he says.

“We went back and looked at old photos and how things have changed and I’ve been here 10 years and it made me reflect and hopefully this weekend is something the people that will be involved in the 200th will look back on.”

Ben says it is always important for the church to move with the times.

“I really love the conversations we have out in the community and I find a lot of people consider themselves spiritual

and that prompts a deeper conversation that I find interesting.”

He says the church continues to play an important role in the community and he hoped it would continue for many years to come.

“I’d defi nitely like to mention Guardian Funeral home, those guys have partnered with us for

25 years in most of the funerals that we hold at St John’s for people from right around our community .and actually designed and printed these awesome service booklets and organised and paid for all the catering.

“Same with other local churches sending us cards to mark the day

because we often partner and work with them, or Sam from Common Ground cafe, or the muffin break guys in the mall being part of the celebrations because they appreciated us “supporting local” instead of having our usual post service morning teas during covid affected times.”

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St John’s Church in Johnsonville has celebrated its 175th jubilee.

More than 150 people celebrated the milestone of St John’s Church over the weekend.

Photo: Shanuki Dharmawardane.

Auditor-General’s library procurement finding welcomed by City Council

Wellington City Council Chief Executive Barbara McKerrow has welcomed the conclusions drawn by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) following its investigation into the Council’s procurement practises relating to the rebuild of Te Matapihi Wellington Central Library.

The OAG started its investigation in 2021 after a complaint from former Member of Parliament Chris Finlayson.

Ms McKerrow says the OAG has found no fault with the Council’s decisions and practises used in the procurement of structural engineering services relating to the $180 million restrengthening and revitalisation of the central library.

To the contrary, in a letter to the Council, the OAG stated that “the Council took appropriate steps to consider the solution it wanted for strengthening the library, engaged the market about how that solution might be delivered, selected the provider to deliver that solution, and made that selection

in line with the [Government Procurement] Rules. That is good practice.”

Ms McKerrow said: “I am very pleased that, after conducting a thorough investigation, the OAG has concluded that my staff were diligent and professional in their decision making relating to the choice of strengthening solution for the building. This included the extensive work they did to review a strengthening proposal submitted by engineering consultant Beca.

“I thank my staff who have provided extensive information to the OAG and met with the OAG’s investigators while at the same time working hard to progress the Te Matapihi project.

“I’m pleased to say that the serious work to base-isolate the library building has already started and that we’re expecting our much-loved and transformed library to be reopened in early 2026.

The OAG’s letter can be read on the OAG website.

Johnsonville Charitable Trust

Wellington City Council Chief Executive Barbara McKerrow has welcomed the conclusions drawn by the Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) following its investigation into the Council’s procurement practises relating to the rebuild of Te Matapihi Wellington Central Library.

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I feel it should be banned. I am very concerned about animals and wildlife and how much damage and disturbance fireworks do to them and to our pets as well.

That’s a hard one. My kids enjoy the fireworks but there are some pretty silly people out there who don’t use them the way they should be used.

I’m in two minds. I didn’t do it with my kids. For people who don’t have much money I think their money would be better used for housing.

It’s a tricky one. In good hands it’s okay, but there can be a lot of fire safety issues around fireworks. There’s a lot of education that needs to be put into it.

Future plans for Wellington’s healthcare public meeting

The Rotary Club of Karori with support from a group of prominent health leaders in our city has organised a public meeting in Karori on Monday November 14 to discuss the direction of future health care in Wellington.

Coordinated by recently retired GP Chris Kalderimis, from the Karori Medical Centre and a former elected member of the Capital and Coast District Health Board, this meeting will be held at the Karori Baptist Church, Marsden Village, at 7pm.

This is another in a series of healthrelated public meetings the Rotary Club has hosted in recent years, previous meetings have focused on cancer treatment and the major cancers confronting the general public with top Wellington cancer surgeons speaking and engaging with their audience. These have been well attended public meetings.

“ At the moment, there are significant difficulties in delivering good health care to those who need

it and there will no doubt be a lot of questions about the newly released national health care system and what this means for Wellingtonians” says Chris Kalderimis.

Three well informed health leaders will speak and respond to questions.

They are Dr Bryan Betty, Medical Director of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners; John Tait Interim CEO of the Regional Health Authority and past Chief Medical Officer of the CCDHB and

Hutt DHB and Claire Jennings, Head Nurse for the Hutt and Wellington Hospitals.

Dr Jeff Lowe, from the Karori Medical Centre will also be joining this panel of speakers.

Chris Kalderimis says this promises to be a very informative and timely discussion in view of the challenges that we are facing at the present time and in coming years, unless the new health system can resolve many of our current issues.

Some of the major issues that are expected to be discussed are: capacity including staffing and recruitment; equity amongst people of differing ethnic backgrounds and social economic status; and equity in support for the different levels of health services such as support for primary health care as a means of reducing pressure on hospitals.

Following the panel discussion there will be ample time for questions from the floor.

Enliven positive ageing services has a range of exciting job opportunities available

Lili Molipopo went straight from college to working in the kitchen at Enliven’s Cashmere Home in Johnsonville and now has her sights set on working as a health care assistant. She started working at the home in 2020 after leaving nearby Onslow College and works mainly in the kitchen but also does laundry and cleaning. When she first started working at the home, she was a bit lost but says with support from her fellow staff members she now feels much more comfortable.

Lili has her sights set on getting some experience working on the clinical side of the home, with hopes of becoming a health care assistant and eventually a registered nurse.

“I have learnt a lot while working here and seeing the health care assistants working makes me want to do that as well,” she says.

Cashmere Home manager Lisa Bridgeman says everyone at the home is very proud of Lili and they fully support her ambition to transition into clinical work.

Staff development is something Enliven Central takes seriously and this was recently recognised with the Training and Staff Development and Supreme Awards at the New Zealand Aged Care Association Excellence in Care Awards earlier this year.

Enliven has various training and development programmes that support staff to progress their careers. These include support for postgraduate study, a Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) for internationally qualified and return to practice nurses, and a First Year of Practice Programme (FYOP) where graduate nurses are mentored by trained preceptors.

Cashmere Home in Johnsonville and Huntleigh Home in Karori are looking for more great people to join their teams. There are roles in nursing, caring, and in the kitchen. If you, or someone you know is looking for a fun and rewarding role, visit enlivencentral.org.nz/jobs or email: recruitment@psc.org.nz. PBA.

Enliven’s Lili Molipopo is always looking to gain experience

Q: Do you think the public sale of fireworks should be banned or not, and why?

Garth Burt

I think displays are a better way to go these days.

Rama Ramachandranni

Small ones are all right, but big sounds and large fireworks are not all right.

Carol Bradnock

Luke Brown

Hana Gaskin

Leah Lenihan

Lili Molipopo wants to gain more experience on the clinical side of aged care. Photo Supplied.

Join our birthday morning tea tour

Summerset has been bringing the best of life to our residents since 1997, which makes us 25 years young. To help celebrate, here at Summerset on the Landing in Kenepuru, we’re planning a month of birthday cake and tea, and you’re invited!

Just pop along any Thursday in November and get a taste of the Summerset life that our residents love so much. After all, we’ve had 25 years to get it right.

And what’s a birthday without a gift, so when you drop by, you’ll have a chance to enter into the draw to win an Air New Zealand Luxury Mystery Weekend for two*.

Love the life you choose

Birthday Morning Teas

Every Thursday in November, 10am – 12pm Summerset on the Landing 1-3 Bluff Road, Kenepuru, Porirua 04 230 6722 | kenepuru.sales@summerset.co.nz

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Bus driver wages get govt help

Greater Wellington welcomed news that $61m from Government’s Budget 2022 will help lift bus driver wages and working conditions across the country.

Chair of Greater Wellington, Daran Ponter, says lifting wages is one of the first steps to making public transport careers attractive and services reliable.

“Greater Wellington is supportive of Minister Wood’s funding announcement. It is much needed support for a sector that is struggling to deliver at the moment,” says Cr Ponter.

The funding announcement also requires operators and public transport providers like Greater Wellington’s transport arm, Metlink, to make further contributions to driver wages.

“I look forward to discussing the funding further with my fellow councillors when it goes to Council. At Greater Wellington

Skatepark mural to be blessed

we have made it clear that

addressing the national driver shortage is our number one priority to help improve reliability on the Metlink network.

“We have worked closely with unions, operators and the Government on a range of initiatives to improve driver wages and conditions over the last few years and will continue to hold up our end. We will work closely with operators and unions to work through the details and how we get the benefits of today’s announcement and investment in place for place for Wellington as practicably as possible,” adds Cr Ponter.

The Government’s $61m announcement is timely, coming days after the Fair Pay Agreements Bill passed its third reading. Fair Pay Agreements will make it easier for workers across industries like public

transport to negotiate wages and working conditions.

“Wages are just the starting point with Fair Pay Agreements. Bus drivers will also be able to work with their employers to set standards on a range of working conditions from training, Health & Safety, shifts and culture.

One of the remaining challenges for operators and public transport providers will be attracting enough new drivers in a very tight labour market. Wellington City, in particular, has been impacted by the national driver shortage, needing more than 120 drivers.

“This funding and Fair Pay Agreements provide a sensible framework for New Zealand which the Government can build on by lifting border controls and empowering operators to bring in experienced overseas drivers,” adds Cr Ponter.

Let off fireworks safely this Guy Fawkes

Fire and Emergency is calling for people to be careful when letting off fireworks this Guy Fawkes, particularly with high winds forecast across the motu.

Community Education Manager, Adrian Nacey says people shouldn’t light fireworks if it’s too windy.

“It only takes a stray firework to start a fire or hurt someone, so if you’re lighting fireworks this Guy Fawkes please take simple precautions to keep everyone safe,” he says.

“Fireworks can make a fun celebration, but they can also be dangerous and need to be used responsibly.

“Make sure you have a safe set up when lighting your fireworks. Light them in a wide-open space, away from anything that could catch fire and have a bucket of water or hose nearby.

“Ensure your fireworks are pointed at the sky and not at people, pets or anyone’s home.

“Let your neighbours know if you are planning to set off fireworks and keep your pets inside.

“Check local bylaws for the rules around using fireworks in your area. In many places, you’re only allowed to light fireworks

on private property and some places, like the Queenstown Red Zone and Mt Iron in Wanaka, have permanent fireworks bans.

“Lastly, dispose of your fireworks safely and soak them in water before you throw them out.”

If there is a public fireworks display in your area, Fire and Emergency encourage you to head along to that rather than light your own.

“But if you do choose to light your own, remember we need everyone to do their part to help keep our communities safe this Guy Fawkes,” says Adrian Nacey.

“You don’t want to be the person responsible for damaging a person, property or the environment by not being careful with fireworks.”

A temporary ban on the private use of fireworks is in place in Northland’s Karikari Penisula, Ahipara township and surrounds from 2 November 2022 - 30 April 2023.

Private fireworks will not be permitted in these areas for this period.

For more fi reworks safety tips, and to check if the conditions are alright to light them, go to https://www.checkitsalright.nz/ reduce-your-risk/fireworks.

The blessing of the Newlands Skatepark mural at Pukehuia Park on Newlands Road will take place on Tuesday at 10am. The blessing will be led by Nate Rowe (Ng Hau e W o Papar rangi)

and supported by rangatahi from both NHEWOP and Newlands Intermediate Kapa haka group, and will be followed by a talk about the mural by the artist, Chimp.

Chair of Greater Wellington, Daran Ponter, says lifting wages is one of the first steps to making public transport careers attractive and services reliable.

Profitable Landlords?

Hey Everyone! With rising interest rates, rent levels dropping and no capital gains in sight, landlords are having to reconsider their business strategy. New Zealand needs landlords to supply rentals to survive and with the current economic and legislative environment, it is very, very hard to turn a profit when you consider true cost and opportunity loss. Being a landlord is a business and it needs to be managed that way, so decisions need to be based on profitability, especially against what other opportunities are available. Basic business dictates that profit/loss is income minus costs, however here are a few areas that I commonly see new landlords forgetting to consider.

1. Opportunity Loss – This is the potential return on your equity, so if you have $500k equity sitting in your investment property, if you had sold it this equity could have been used to pay off a mortgage (giving you 5.5%-6% return, as you won’t be paying interest on $500k anymore. If you don’t have a mortgage, then the $500k could be placed in a term deposit, giving you 4%+ yearly profit. Just because you don’t have a mortgage doesn’t mean you should lose money.

2. Maintenance Costs – Houses need to be well maintained else you will start seeing expensive issues arising. You also need to budget for other things like house wash, gutter cleans, gardens, resealing windows/ doors, etc. On some tenancy agreements the tenant could look after some of those things, but good luck with that.

3. Depreciation Costs – Not only can tenants do ‘fair wear and tear’ to your property, but you need to also budget for bigger items such as painting, carpet, kitchen, bathrooms, etc. If it costs you $25k to paint the house every 10 years, then you need to budget for

$2.5k of cost per year for painting. There is no point in making positive cashflow only to lose it later on maintenance costs.

4. Vacancy – Your property may have a rental assessment of $600 per week, but if it takes 4 weeks to find a tenant, then you need to factor in a loss of $2400 per year. If it is still profitable to reduce rent, it may be a good idea to just take a hit on the weekly rent amount and find a tenant faster.

There are A LOT of properties available for rent, so your business strategy for being a landlord needs to be sound. Maybe your entire property strategy needs to be reviewed for this new market environment.

If you would like to sit down and go through a strategy session to get the most out of your property investments, get in touch –I’d love to help!

Have a great week everyone!

Otari eel gets TLC from Wellington Zoo

Wellington Zoo vets have helped save a freshwater eel nicknamed Tina who lives in the waters of Otari-Wilton’s Bush.

by William YIP

The Longfin Eel was brought in by the Wellington Gardens team who look after ari-Wilton’s Bush.

The operation included a shallow anaesthetic water bath to keep Tina sedated, a handful of Vet Techs to continuously flush water over the patient’s gills, a pair

of sturdy Vet hands working on some very slippery skin and a lot of expert knowledge from Wellington Zoo’s Reptile Keepers.

Tina is recovering well at The Nest Te hanga and it’s hoped she will return to the awa at ari-Wilton’s Bush soon.

It appears Tina’s injury was the result of illegal activity as eeling is prohibited in all of Wellington City Council reserves by law.

NZ Post Christmas delivery dates revealed

NZ Post is encouraging customers to check Christmas international sending cut-off dates

With Christmas fast approaching, NZ Post is encouraging Kiwis to check international sending cut-off dates to ensure their items arrive before the big day.

“We want to remind our customers that our international Christmas sending cut-off dates are rapidly approaching and they will need to check the cut-off dates to give your gifts the best chance of getting under the tree on time,” NZ Post Chief Customer Officer Bryan Dobson says.

This year’s Christmas sending cut-off dates for customers can be found at nzpost. co.nz

Dobson said while international sending cut-off dates vary depending on destination and the chosen delivery service, those who want to take advantage of NZ Post’s economy international service will need to send items in November.

“If you wanted to send a parcel to the South Pacific or the UK then you will need to post it by November 18.”

Last year, NZ Post delivered over 18million items in the eight weeks leading up to Christmas.

like Singles’ Day, Black Friday and Cyber Monday all coming up in November as well. Dobson said everything Kiwis need to know about sending items within New Zealand and overseas can be found on the NZ Post website.

“On our website you will find information on sending parcels online from the comfort of your home or where you can send parcels instore from one of around 820 NZ Post sites nationwide.”

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“It will be a big couple of months for NZ Post and our people. As well as the traditional Christmas shopping period we have the popular online shopping events

Plus, don’t forget, all parcels sent within NZ are tracked. You can check where your parcels are on their journey by heading to nzpost.co.nz and entering your tracking number.

Tina the eel is on the road to recovery after being injured at Otari-Wilton’s Bush.

NZ Post has announced their Christmas cut-off dates for mail and parcels.

Events

So much to do in KAPITI

weekend and next

this weekend? We’re featuring more than 120 from painting, photographs and jewellery to ceramics, textiles and upcycled creations, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

We’re 21 years old and have grown with the times - both in size and innovation. You can now plan your route online and receive your unique Trail itinerary direct to your mobile, so you won’t miss seeing your favourite artists.

We’ve also partnered with local businesses to between Saturday 5 and Sunday 20 November. All redeemed cards will go into a prize draw for a $500 art voucher. So get planning!

Every year we introduce a number of new artists as well as many old favourites. This combination keeps the Trail fresh and

interesting, and always inspiring. It’s a great opportunity to do some Christmas shopping, catch up with your mates, and enjoy everything else the

The artist studios and galleries are open from 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday all. See more at KapitiCoastArtTrail.co.nz

Ceramacist Jennifer Turnbull

Jennifer works from her home studio, and

She uses a combination of making techniques, mostly wheel-thrown. Throughout the year, she focuses on collections of works, either

for exhibitions or commissions. Alongside pieces for display and the gardens. Jennifer draws inspiration from the landscape, her Coast. Visitors to the studio are able see work on display in potters studio, and large garden.

The Whanganui Wanderer with Steam Incorporated

Join the Steam Incorporated team for a 92km jaunt behind one of their heritage steam locomotives from Palmerston North to Whanganui and return on the 27th November 2022.

Leaving Palmerston North, they dip and dive through the undulating terrain passing Bunnythorpe and Feilding before a climb up the steep grades north of Maewa and Kakariki. At Marton they venture onto the Marton - New Plymouth railway line which rarely sees passenger trains! As the train slowly crosses the Whanganui River, look out on either side to see a small portion of the 290km long river, the third largest in New Zealand.

Gifts for all your friends at

that special gift and beautiful things for you and your home at

Design on the Main Road in Otaki.

Come in and be intrigued by their exquisite range of homewares and accessories - treat yourself or that special someone to treasures for heart and home – now is a good time to start posting for Christmas. They are located on Otaki.

Whilst the locomotive is turned and serviced in the rail yard at Taupo Quay, you have two hours to go for a wander down the river, indulge in a local market, take a ride on the heritage tram down the waterfront, or pop into the city for a spot of shopping. For the full blown steam enthusiast, or those who just want to relax, indulge in the option of a one hour River Cruise aboard Whanganui’s queen of the river - the Paddle Steamer Waimarie. The train returns exactly the same way it came – sit back and let Steam Incorporated take the stress out of travel onwards down country back to Palmerston North. Boarding is to take place at either Palmerston North or Feilding.

clays and glazes to achieve a range and variety ornaments to large garden water features.

Pit, Raku, Wood, and Soda firing also fascinates her interest and builds her knowledge of glazing and continues to inspire.

To broaden her craft skills and to be with like-minded people, Paula enjoys learning and attending workshops.

Mosaicist

Jane Santos

Jane’s mosaics are inspired by her surroundings and the wider environment where she lives. She believe mosaics bring a uniqueness to landscape work. This is particularly true of the cityscapes of Wellington. Jane loves the old villas and colourful bungalows which are gradually being updated and changing.

The Whanganui

Tel: 021 773 896

Adult

The train will be hauled by one of our coal fired steam locomotives and we will be using our fleet of classic red heritage carriages. Prior booking is essential. All seating is reserved and allocated.

Phone 0800 783 264

STEAM

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Art by Paula Archibald

paula.clayartceramics@gmail.com

Street,

PAULA ARCHIBALD STUDIO

80’s Super Band ‘Love Shack’ Live in Kapiti St Peters Hall, Paekākāriki; Fri 4 Nov 8pm

Tribute Bands

Lamb and

Cornelius - Aotearoa Tour 2022

Peters Hall,

Triathlon

Pool,

Paula Archibald Ceramics, Pottery, Sculpture

Jane Santos Mosaic Artist

GARDENING THIS WEEK

Psyllids: By Wally Richards

Psyllidae, called the jumping plant lice or psyllids. (Note much of the following is from Internet research)

They are a family of small plantfeeding insects that tend to be very host-specific, each plant-louse species only feeds on one plant species or feeds on a few closely related plants.

Of current concern to tomato, potato, tamarillo, capsicum and chili gardeners is the new psyllid commonly known as the tomato/potato psyllid.

This psyllid comes from Central and North America where it breeds primarily on potatoes, tomatoes and other plants in the potato family, Solanaceace.

It also breeds on kumara, which is in the bindweed family, Convolvulaceae.

It was first found in New Zealand in 2006 and has spread throughout New Zealand.

This psyllid may transmit a bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum that causes a disease in its host plants.

The tomato potato psyllid occurs on its host plants in gardens, and crops in greenhouses and on farms.

The tomato potato psyllid breeds all year, though the time from egg to adult (generation time) is longer in the winter when it is cold, than in the summer or in a heated greenhouse.

Adult tomato potato psyllids are small insects similar in size to aphids. They have wings and look like small cicadas with a distinctive white band on the abdomen. The two pairs of transparent wings are held over their abdomen.

Tomato potato psyllid eggs are yellow and attached to leaves by a thin short stalk. The eggs may be laid on all parts of the leaf and plant stem, but are often found on the leaf edge where they are most easily seen.

Nymphs hatch from the eggs. They are flat and scale like, and have three pairs of legs and sucking mouthparts. They settle on young leaves, mainly on the underside. Although they can walk, they spend much of their time motion-

less with their stylets inserted into the plant feeding on the plant sap.

There are five nymphal stages, each is called an instar. buds. Adults emerge from fifth instar nymphs.

The length of time needed for nymphal development depends on the temperature and is shorter when it is hotter.

The tomato potato psyllid inserts its maxillary stylets into the phloem, (the plant vessels for transmitting sap from the leaves to other parts of the plant.)

The sap has a high volume of water and sugars, more than the insect needs.

It excretes the excess water and sugar, which is called honeydew. The tomato potato psyllid coats the droplet of honeydew with white wax before ejecting it.

Leaves can become covered with these white wax coated droplets that are called psyllid sugars.

Like some other Hemiptera (sucking bugs), the tomato potato psyllid can transmit plant pathogens to plants.

Tomato potato psyllid is the primary vector (transmitter) of a bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum, which causes a disease that may weaken plants and reduce yields and quality of crops.

Plants infested with the psyllid may exhibit symptoms of a disease, psyllid yellows.

The disease symptoms initially appear in response to psyllid feeding and is presumably a physiological reaction to feeding and saliva secretions by the tomato potato psyllid.

On tomatoes, the disease symptoms are the yellowing and stunting of the growing tip and a cupping or curling of the leaves.

Many flowers may fall off the trusses of infected plants and fruit that develop may be small and misshapen.

On potatoes, the foliar symptoms are a stunting and yellowing of the growing tip and the edges of the curled leaves often have a pink blush or purple colour.

After a while infected potatoes de-

velop a scorched appearance and plants may collapse prematurely.

Potato plants that are infected at an early stage, develop numerous small tubers. Tuber quality is also affected when the plants are infected at a later stage.

The disease is referred to as zebra chip because when the affected potatoes are fried they exhibit dark stripes where the areas high in sugar burn.

In New Zealand, the bacterial disease is usually less of a problem on outdoor capsicums, chilli and egg-plant.

Tomato potato psyllid breeds all year, especially in the warmer parts of the country and in greenhouses. In these situations, all life stages may be found all year round. In other areas, nonbreeding adults may be found on plants.

Adults feed on leaves and can mate more than once. A female can lay up to 500 eggs over a 21-day period, but in the field it is more likely to be around 200 eggs.

The number of eggs laid also depends upon the host plant. The rate of development of nymphs is dependent on temperature.

Fibrecrafts exhibition honours guild founder

By Frank Neill

The Onslow Fibrecrafts Guild will run a special exhibition this month in honour of the guild’s founder, Audrey Sangster, who passed away recently.

The exhibition will be held at the Collective Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road, from 10am to 3pm from 16 to 21 November.

Audrey had the idea of starting a creative fibre guild in Johnsonville and rallied a group of local women to work on the idea. She then founded the Onslow Fibregrafts Guild in 1993.

“When Audrey started the group her aim was to teach, to share and to encourage people to do craft work,” says Elizabeth Harkness, the guild’s secretary. Audrey’s skill as a spinner was well known and she won many prizes for her work.

Her dedication was such that she published her own knitting book, explaining how to get neat finishes that complimented a knitted garment. These books are now treasured and well used by people throughout New Zealand.

In conjunction with the exhibition, guild members are working on items for their annual challenge, which this year is named “The Audrey Sangster Challenge”.

The challenge has four categories: most beautifully crafted, most quirky or unusual, most reflective of Audrey, and the overall favourite. The winners of each category will be decided by a vote of the guild members.

The items they make will also be in the upcoming exhibition.

More information about the guild is on its website, onslowfibrecraftsguild@ wordpress.com.

The psyllid develops between 15°C and 32°C with optimum development at 27°C.

In a greenhouse with an average temperature of 18°C psyllids takes 33 days to complete their life cycle.

In New Zealand there are to 7-8 generations per year in the Auckland region.

In New Zealand’s winter, the numbers of psyllids are low and development is very slow.

Adults and nymphs can survive short periods of sub-zero temperatures. In New Zealand’s spring numbers on infested plants will begin to build up and reach a peak in late summer/ early autumn.

Adult psyllids have wings and in North America can spread long distance by air. In New Zealand, dispersal tends to be more limited, 100 m or more in three days. They will invade new areas and plants, especially in summer.

From my experience its a temperature to numbers game, when given the ideal temperatures.

One adult laying 500 eggs can mean in about a month you have a population of 250,000 adults

Initially sprays will help control but as numbers rapidly increase you would need to spray every day and still lose the battle.

That was the point I reached about 3 years ago and watched my tomato plants and tamarillos die in front of my eyes.

The following season I treated my tomatoes and other host plants with silicon drench and sprays and in one season completely wiped out the psyllids from my glasshouse and gardens.

The silicon treatment which I call the ‘Cell Strengthening Kit’ makes the plant’s cells too tough for the psyllid nymphs to piece and feed and they soon starve to death after hatching.

This breaks the life cycle and there are no new adults to replace the old ones when they die.

Information on the kit is available on our mail order web site at www.0800466464.co.nz

More info on the pest at http:// www.gardenews.co.nz

With our silicon products you can once again grow tomatoes, potatoes and other affected plants.

Or phone me for more information.

Some of the Onslow Fibrecrafts Guild members behind a table with a display of craftwork by the guild’s founder, Audrey Sangster. They are (from left) Flo de Ruiter, Glenis Moreno, Esthaer van der Voorn, Elizabeth Harkness, Fran Smith, Maureen van den Beld and Rachel Middleton.Photo: Frank Neill.

Te Papa exhibitions celebrate waka and their communities

new exhibitions opening at Te Papa on Saturday 12 November celebrate waka – their inspiring history and the communities who keep the knowledge of waka voyaging alive today.

Manu Rere Moana | Pacific Voyagers visitors can learn about the knowledge and in waka hourua (double-hulled sailing waka) using celestial navigation. ebrates the continued culture of waka taua, carved waka powered by dozens of kaihoe (paddlers) working in unison.

In these side-by-side exhibitions, stunning photographs along with video and immersive great acts of exploration, and there is a thriving Co-leader.

“We are honoured to celebrate the waka

The opening weekend of 12 and 13 November will feature public talks, workshops and the waka hourua (double-hulled sailing waka) Ngahiraka Mai Tawhiti on the Wellington wa-

maiden voyage to Rarotonga in 1992. See the website for a full list of weekend activities. Manu Rere Moana. The navigation of the ing waka) is one of the great achievements of human technology. The exhibition Manu these extraordinary voyages. of Satawal, Micronesia. In the 1980s and 90s Rarotonga in 1992. The exhibition includes large-scale hoe urungi (steering paddles) and a rare and precious tau ihu (prow) and tau rapa

and video installations evoke the experience of life on the high seas.

long-standing exhibitions. Led by the waka community, the renewal of the gallery marks

in 2019, and celebrates the intergenerational (experts).

Eria says the museum is excited to be able to open the two exhibitions together.

“Te Papa is privileged to have the waka comsays Mrs Eria.

He Kaupapa Waka. Waka taua are the elaborately-carved waka used in war, powered by dozens of kaihoe (paddlers) working in

practice of hoe waka, the traditions around features more than sixty stunning photographs the heart of the exhibition are two scale replica 2019, and a collection of hoe (paddles) carved

A future kaihoe rushes in with his mother as Ngatokimatawhaorua comes ashore at Waitangi for the 80th anniversary of its launch in 1940.

o Kupe Mai Tawhiti.

exhibition immerses visitors in the sounds of karakia, waiata and waka chants, and even the scent of woodchips from a freshly-carved waka.

This exhibition was curated and created by

Marsters, and the wider waka community. It

in recent times, leaving a powerful legacy. The photographs are of waka in Waitangi in 2020, where they were gathered for the 80th anni– the waka taua built for the centennial of the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. He Kaupapa

at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds before coming to Te Papa.

Kaupapa Waka to Te Papa Tongarewa and to open it alongside Manu Rere Moana makes it

“The whole waka community, waka hourua, coming together to celebrate the taonga and

Brave Blossoms outgun lethargic ABs

One has to wonder when the folks at New Zealand Rugby will come to the realisation that the All Blacks under Ian Foster are trending in the wrong direction.

Their 38-31 win over Japan on Saturday night was another frustratingly poor performance in many areas, symptomatic of the season we have all sat through.

Japan, to their credit, played with the bravery, dedication, physicality and heart which was completely

missing from the men in black.

The All Blacks suffered a disrupted lead-up but they played like they had come to Tokyo for a training run.

I had seen more intensity during an episode of The Chase.

The result does nothing to ease the pressure on coach Foster or captain Sam Cane.

Most of the rugby public has made up their minds that both men are out of their depth in their current roles.

Run record for Scott Mudgway

Scott Mudgway tops Johnsonville run scoring record.

No man has scored more runs in Johnsonville Cricket Club history than wicket-keeper/batter Scott Mudgway.

With all cricket rained-out over the weekend, Scott was unable to add to the numbers he has earned over the past 17 seasons.

Scott surpassed his good mate, Luke Woodcock in setting a new mark of 6926 runs.

Scott debuted on January 15, 2005 as a fresh faced 17-year-old.

A former JCC junior, Scott had spent the previous five years at Wellington College.

He was in the 1st X1 in 2003 and 2004, being captain of the team in 2004 after being appointed to that role by Christie Van Dyk.

Scott now holds four club records which may not be broken for a very long time

The record number of runs for a

premier batter sitting at 6926

They weren’t the only ones out of their depth on Saturday night; Roger Tuivasa Sheck continued to look lost in the midfield and Stephen Perofeta did not make the most of his opportunity at fullback. The team missed Ardie Savea and all three Barrett brothers.

Long gone are the days of the 1995 World Cup when the All Blacks ran in a 145-17.

The Japanese now have access to excellent Kiwi coaches like Jamie

Joseph, Tony Brown and Robbie Deans and they are showing the benefit of that.

Meanwhile, the All Blacks gameplan continues to show a lack of imagination or innovation.

For the most part, the team is boring to watch.

It seems as much as the public demand change, NZR has committed everyone to what seems like a trip doomed to failure for the World Cup.

The current lethargic play does not represent the All Blacks’ brand of rugby.

There is clearly a lack of leadership on the field and most alarmingly, no real change in approach.

Japan deserve a lot of credit but the All Black aura, once so powerful, it beat teams who merely faced-up to the pregame haka, is now in tatters and no one within the All Blacks environment seems overly bothered.

The most number of games for the Premier Men’s team currently sitting at 296

The record number of dismissals for a wicketkeeper in a season at 39

The record number of dismissals as a wicketkeeper- 479 (384 catches, 95 stumpings)

Scott has seen the highs and the lows associated with our Club-for a number of years the premier men struggled to get out of what was then the Hazlett Trophy Premier 2 grade, despite being involved in a number of finals over the years.

In addition Scott is one half of two record batting partnerships for the Premier Men- a first wicket partnership of 173 with captain Raki Weerasundara and an eighth wicket partnership of 125 with the irrepressible Sam Outtrim.

Scott will be looking forward to cracking 7000 runs, achieving 300 games and achieving 500 dismissals.

Onslow eager to adventure onwards

The Onslow College Adventure Racing Team is looking to remove barriers for their students to try the sport.

The team, which has both a junior and senior team, is eager to source funding for a pool of gear which can be stored at the school and used by the students at events as well as those who want to give adventure racing a go.

Viv Harris has helped organise a committee of parents eager to push the sport along at the school and build on the success they have had.

“We’ve had a lot of success at the junior level and we have a team heading to the national finals in December but we find it can be hard

to attract students, particularly girls, to give it a go.

“We’d love to have our own trailer with kayaks and our own rock climbing gear that we could use, not only in competitions but to encourage people to try the sport.

“We understand a lot of the gear can be expensive and that puts people off but we know once they try adventure racing that they often love it and we’d like to offer that opportunity.

“If we had a pool of gear we could just get out there and train.

“There might be somebody with a spare mountain bike or helmet around and a pool of gear would make it much easier to entice and keep kids in the sport,” she says.

Onslow College adventure racing team Wishlist

Kayaks + trailer Ideally 4 single kayaks and two doubles 2 SUP (Stand up paddleboards) plus

Frames for kayaks, bikes and life jackets

Life jackets

Running or tramping packs

Poles - bamboo or wood (to make rafts, help with challenges).

Compasses

Mapboards for bikes

Mountain bikes

If you can help with any of this gear please contact Onslow College Adventure Racing on ocadventureracing@gmail.com

Scott Mudgway with daughter Lily and the Pearce Cup. Scott is now the all-time leading run scorer for Johnsonville.

The Onslow College senior adventure racing team that went to the Hillary Challenge last year.