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40,000 march on Beehive Continued from page 1. O ne of t he school-age marchers Armond Headland explained: “We are going to teach the government a lesson. The more we burn fossil fuels, the more uninhabitable the planet gets.” The crowd gathering in Civic Square was, just before 11am, swelled by hundreds of protestors from Victoria University who marched down the road to join them chanting: “We want climate justice.” Crowd control measures included streets blocked with a single cone and a solitary car stopping the traffic for protestors, while Police roamed the footpaths as the crowd, estimated at up to 40,000 strong, moved through the city. The first marchers entered the Beehive gates at 12.40pm, blocking all lanes back to the square. A speaker for School Strike 4 Climate told crowds in front of the Beehive: “This is history being made.”

Just a portion of the huge crowd that filled Wellington Street on Friday. PHOTO: Asylvia Redgrave

Pacific Climate Warriors led the march. They presented karakia, speeches and poetry to the strikers, speaking of their knowledge of the sea, and how Pacific nations and their way of life are endangered by climate change. The political speakers included one each from Labour, Green and National, and they stood in front of the steps of

Parliament. They had been given two questions by strike leaders. The first was whether they would support an even stronger Zero Carbon Act and the second whether they would declare a climate emergency. Labour’s Minister of Justice Andrew Little agreed with the marchers: “More action is needed.” James Shaw, co-leader of the

Green Party, said: “We are still fighting for urgent action.” He added they wanted to end offshore oil and gas exploration. “The current measures are not enough.” National’s Nick Smith also spoke. Other Labour MP’s present included Ohariu MP Greg O’ Connor and Kelvin Davis, and Green Party members Jan Logie and Gareth Hughes.

Tail-less tuatara back at Zealandia A tuatara with an amputated tail was last week released back in Zealandia after treatment and recovery at The Nest Te Kohanga, Wellington Zoo’s native wildlife and animal hospital. “The male tuatara had a severely injured and infected tail which we had to amputate. However, with treatment, he has completely healed and is able to be returned,” says Wellington Zoo’s senior veterinarian Baukje Lenting. The tuatara has been at The Nest Te Kohanga since January and after initial treatment and recovery, was housed over winter to ready it for release. “We are so grateful for the care from the veterinary staff,” says Dr Danielle Shanahan from Zealandia, adding that now

that the weather is warmer and spring will provide more food sources, they were delighted to welcome the tuatara back. “It’s an example of the value of the strong relationship that exists between ourselves and Wellington Zoo. Their expertise in caring for injured wildlife is invaluable,” says Danielle. Zealandia was the first site to establish a wild population of tuatara on the mainland. They were released into the sanctuary from Takapourewa (Stephens Island) over two main releases in 2005 (70 animals) and 2007 (130 animals), gifted by their kaitiaki Ngati Koata. Tuatara have spread throughout the sanctuary, including right up to the fenceline.

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Zealandia’s injured tuatara moved surprisingly fast when it was set down after arriving back from recuperating at Wellington Zoo where its tail was amputated. The head was already in the burrow and you can just see the back as it disappears from view. PHOTO: Zealandia

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Wadestown children flock to first aid courses Learning what to do if suddenly confronted with a possible life- threatening situation in everyday life was an important focus for an afternoon for local youngsters in Wadestown over the school holidays. They took time out from leisure activities to attend free first aid courses at Wadestown library. The training is being offered as a joint partnership activity between Wadestown Community Centre and St John’s NZ. Wadestown Community centre advocate, Louise Davies, and St Johns’ Community Educator Christine Potaka-Kelly, were delighted with the community’s response. There were more than sixty registrations for the four sessions aimed at five to 15-year-olds being held in two blocks over the holidays. The training covered first aid topics such as recovery position, basic bandaging, CPR techniques and defibrillator demos. Owing to the enthusiastic uptake by local families, Louise hopes to be able to repeat the courses during Term four or in the Easter holidays next year. She will also be looking to work with St John’s to offer first aid training for other age groups in the community to be held either in the library or the community centre next year.

Summer resealing Daylight saving and warmer temperatures signal this week’s start to the summer road and footpath resealing season in Wellington. The warmer air and road surface helps the new seal better stick to the road. From this week until March 2020 around 70 km of roads at 227 locations will be resurfaced as part of Wellington City Council’s annual road maintenance of its 700 km of roads. Where possible some will be done at quieter times such as during school holidays, at night, or outside commuter travel times. Residents will be informed of work via letters from contractors and on-site signage. As well as Onslow Road, the other local major resealing work will take place in Newlands Road – Black Rock Road to Newlands Road/Bracken Road roundabout.

Never too young to learn first aid. These children at the Wadestown library were learning valuable life skills. PHOTO supplied.

Boomerang Bags battle against plastic By Brian Sheppard and Glenise Dreaver

In March last year, we featured the Churton Park Community Centre’s boomerang bags group. (March 14, 2018) Local women are still working as part of the international boomerang bags movement, formed as a result of the growing outcry against the environmental damage caused by plastic waste. The Churton Park group has, since 2017, held regular working bees and has distributed over 2000 bags made from donated materials. As with all these groups. friendships have developed in these community workshops and they always welcome more volunteers – and good quality and suitable fabric. A recent setback at Chur-

Event centre progress There is some progress towards the completion of the Karori Events Centre, with an announcement that work has now begun on the toilets, dressing room and kitchen. Further fundraising is still needed to ensure full completion however. In other news from the team, Tony Roddan resigned as chair on August 14 and Lee Wilson has taken up the role.

We’re open late from Mon–Thurs The Boomerang Bag team at Churton Park Community Centre is on the forefront of the fight against plastic bags. From left they are: Mary Ann Mulqueen, Katie Chu-Fong, Debbie Angliss, Claire Angliss, Pam Green, Wendy Pellott, Lesley Morgan and Janet Chew. PHOTO: Brian Sheppard.

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inbrief news Local home for invention Earlier this month, visitors to the current Johnsonville library were asked to help name the new makerspace area at Waitohi. Among them was the winning name, The Hive - Home of Invention and Various Experiments. Jamie Boorman, Waitohi’s makerspace specialist, will be running programmes there where people of all ages can learn how to use 3D printers, give laser cutting a go, and join in on a variety of activities involving robotics, electronics, coding, art, craft and sewing.

Walking the talk There was praise from Wellington City Council staff and contractors after Friday’s student Strike 4 Climate Change. A WCC spokesperson said those charged with cleaning up the streets after the event, were delighted by the low levels of rubbish left behind, especially given the estimated 40,000 marchers.

Blessing of pets as St Francis is honoured Pete Roe is the administrator, and a member of the leadership team, of the parish of St Francis of Assisi Ohariu. This was the name given when three former Catholic parishes combined – St Benedict’s, Khandallah, St Andrew’s, Newlands and Ss Peter and Paul’s, Johnsonville. Pete says St Francis was never the sickly-sweet-natured saint often seen in paintings and statues feeding the birds. “This was a notion that some people have invented. Francis was bigger than this,” he says. “He was born in 1181 in Italy. In his youth he was a soldier, but after a “conversion experience,” he renounced his family’s wealth and devoted his life to God,” Pete adds. “Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of ecologists, and a guide for animal and nature lovers, and environmentalists,” Pete says. “Francis shows us how to live in

a way that respects and honours all of creation.” Therefore it is fitting that the church will celebrate St Francis’ feast day on Friday October 4 with a blessing of pets in a liturgy of creation at 4pm. That will be held at Ss Peter and Paul’s Johnsonville. “Bring your pets along for a blessing,” says Pete. The Challenge 2000 team will be there to keep Garfield (pictured) under control, to help pet owners keep things on track and to clean up afterwards. If you don’t have a pet, you can come in an animal onesie. Or as a star, or the sun, or any of the wonders of creation. On Sunday October 6 at 11am at St Andrew’s Church, Newlands, the whole parish will gather for a Mass to remember and celebrate St Francis of Assisi. Everyone is invited and a community fiesta of food and fun will follow.

No surprises here: This cat’s name is Garfield. Ss Peter and Paul’s, Johnsonville is his stamping ground and he will be one of the features of the October 4 St Francis of Assisi feast day event there. His wrangler Diamond Hura is seen with Pete Roe SM at left and Tasipale Valavala. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

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Playground brings delight By Glenise Dreaver

The Special Education Unit at Johnsonville School is a happy learning environment for the twelve students who attend. And Johnsonville school principal Basil Ziogos says that this year their outdoor play area was significantly enhanced with a sensory playground completed in February. It includes new fencing with a coloured perspex mural and portholes that the children enjoy look ing th rough. It also has cushioned artificial grass, “redesigned sandpit, toys, a trampoline, balance equipment (i.e. wobble boards, stepping stones, rocking board), beanbags as well as sensory and musical panels. Basil says community support for the construction of the sensory playground for their special needs children was “incredibly generous”.

A group of parents, under the leadership of Michelle Sharp, who also designed it, were tireless fund-raisers who contributed $6250. ”The rest of the $50,000 came from generous grants from Johnsonville Charitable Trust and Pub Charity Limited,” he says. “The students in the Special Education Unit have been delighted with their new play area. “It’s an exciting and stimulating environment that activates their senses, develops physical skills and helps the students to relax.” The new area has also created interest throughout the school with children lining up to be invited in to play during break times. “This has led to exciting opportunities for students in the Special Education Unit to interact, play and communicate with other children. “Children are having fun laughing and playing together with friendships quickly developing,” Basil adds.

Staff member Ann Dinson with Carolyne Waddell, enjoying this musical equipment which is at just the right height to reach from her wheechair. PHOTOS: Glenise Dreaver

Lucas McHale with Karen Smith, enjoying spinning the wheel to create the sounds of soft rain.

Karen Smith with Christopher Sharp, who was enjoying the sensation of rolling on the red barrel.

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Onslow Road disruptions D u r i n g O c t o b e r , We l l ington Cit y Council contractors will be working on pre-summer maintenance in Khandallah’s Onslow Road. The first phase includes new kerb and channels, a new footpath and work on the channels and sumps, as well as repairing sections of the roadway. This may take about four weeks, weather dependent. Traffic heading downhill into the city. i.e. downhill, can still use Onslow Road but there will be stop-go traffic management

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readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street. Question: Do you support Friday’s student Strike 4 Climate?

Bonnie Wilson, Kapiti “It is important for these strikers to be seen and heard.”

Elspeth McMillan, Khandallah “I’m absoslutely 100 per cent behind them.”

Francis Crestani, Khandallah “The more that people take part, the more the Government is going to listen.”

Robyn Lange, Ngaio “Oh absolutely. But I’d like those children to make some personal commitment too.”

Sharon Muir, Ngaio “I think it’s important that children get to demonstrate their opinions in a constructive and diplomatic way.”

Andre Visser Johnsonville “Absolutely because it is the biggest existential threat that the world is facing and only have a short time to fix it.”

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‘Mean-spirited’ actions by WCC Dear Editor For five years, I’ve been a WCC tenant in a one-room unit at the Heath Street Apartments in Johnsonville. For the first two years, the council kindly put on a Christmas dinner at the Brooklyn Apartments for all their Wellington tenants.

It was a great way to meet other tenants, and a place for the council-sponsored drama group and choir to perform. The same happened at Matariki. However, under the new council led by Mayor Justin Lester, a policy shift saw the council cancel Christmas(!). And Matariki.

They recently axed the Drama Group too. Downright meanspirited. Many New Zealanders would be grateful to have what I have — a secure roof over their head (even if it is uninsulated!) for $140 per week. But the council’s tenants are only one step up from the homeless.

They are low-income earners, the unemployed or semi-employed, the dispossessed and life-battered “self-medicators” and mental health consumers. Sometimes all of those! The council has no legal requirement to pay for these extracurricular social activities, but I

believe they have a moral duty to do so, and a ‘Duty of Care’. Well, my fightback against this heartless policy starts right here, right now, and I hope that others in the Wellington Community will join me. LoreNZo Van Der Lingen Johnsonville

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Open Days Thursday 3 & 10 October 10am - 12pm The modern Huntleigh Retirement Apartments by Enliven are light, bright and just the right size. These sought after apartments have been recently renovated, all with updated fixtures and fittings, and are waiting for you. Take a step back and enjoy the independence and freedom of living in your own home, but without the worry and hassle. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to make Huntleigh Apartments your new home.

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The team at Enliven’s Huntleigh Retirement Apartments is encouraging retirees to think about the most important question before moving to a retirement village. What will enable you to live a good life? Is it a nice, private space? Or maybe somewhere you can take your cat and have the grandchildren come and stay? Is there little or no property maintenance to take care of? “These are some of the important things people think about,” explains Huntleigh Home and Apartments manager Paul Eardley. Moving anywhere is a big decision, so you want to make sure you’ve made the right choice. A retirement village provides an option for those who can live independently in their own home, but with added security if needed. Most retirement villages have their own

philosophy of care. The Enliven philosophy is based on the Eden Alternative, which aims to promote companionship, meaningful activity and fun. Connections to family, friends and the community as well as children, animals and nature are key. If someone is interested in moving into one of the Huntleigh Retirement Apartments, a member of the team will meet with them to make sure that Huntleigh is the right fit. The apartments have been newly renovated and are conveniently located close to the shops and community facilities of Karori. For more information about Enliven’s Huntleigh Apartments, retirees are encourages to visit one of the weekly open days every Thursday from 10am to midday. Alternatively call sales agent Allan Davidson on 04 439 4949 or visit www.enlivencentral. org.nz. PBA

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The team from the Newlands Resilience Group, working on the area’s resilience plan: back from left: Denzil D’Mello, Rob Brown, Rodney Barber. Front: Amanda Barber, Fiona Bain, Christine Davies, Kelly Davis. PHOTO: Glenise Dreaver.

Making Newlands safer The Newlands Paparangi Progressive Association (NPPA) is wanting to strengthen and improve community togetherness and disaster readiness in their community, which includes those in Newlands, Paparangi, Woodridge, and Bellevue. whether they live or work there. They have developed and approved a Resilience Plan to find out how to make Newlands’ safer in a disaster, to find out we can each be ready to look after ourselves and others in a disaster and to find out how Newlands’ organisations can work together to provide help – for example medical aid, shelter, food, water and other assistance. They are searching for four volunteer project leaders to start in February 2020, not more than two hours per week each. The projects are “Reduce Impact”, “Read-

iness”, “Response” and “Recovery.” A volunteer communication advisor is also sought for two hours a week, starting as soon as possible. For the remainder of 2019, they are also piloting a wellbeing survey which could help inform community planning towards 2030 to strengthen and improve community togetherness and disaster readiness. The survey will be undertaken by Newlands Intermediate School and the results presented through Newlands’ leaders to the residents of Newlands. Anyone who is interested in the communications advisor role, and/or project roles please contact Rodney Barber of the Newlands Resilience Group for more information on rodneybarbernz@gmail. com or 027 478 8061. PBA.

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The excited faces tell the story — these Taita children had a chance to meet two NASA astronauts (at centre) demonstrating the way the festival’s reach went far beyond its origins in the northern suburbs. PHOTO supplied.

After what organiser Lee Mauger calls “a stellar five year run” the Space & Science Festival housed at Onslow College is ending. Not because it wasn’t successful. A source of inspiration and learning, it has been just the opposite. But it has far exceeded the capacity of volunteers to run. Over 20,000 people, students and adults, nationwide and internationally, including NASA astronauts and other inspirational scientific experts, have been involved since 2014. Countless spinoff events are still occurring and volunteers have a strong social media presence on facebook.com/ spacesciencefestival and twitter.com/ spacescifest But, says Lee, that’s not enough. “Our capital city deserves a science centre and annual festival to inspire our kids with hands- on experiences permanently.” “Our team is keen to share their experience when Wellington decides this is something worth investing in,” he says. Sadly, it seems the city isn’t ready yet. It began in 2014 at Crofton Downs School. Lee, a new parent with a passion for science, technology, engineering and maths (the STEM subjects) wanted to support his children’s “fantastic” new school. With the help of the PTA, the ‘Space Night’ event began. “A few telescopes in the playground, space movies and space-themed cookies and alien balloons,” says Lee. One dad dressed up as an astronaut and Lee home-made a huge UFO which lit up and played the tune from ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’. The next year they reached out to Victoria University of Wellington, Onslow College, and many other local experts and businesses. Countless experiments and inspirational learning experiences were added, but the event proved a test. There were gales, the rain poured down and they were ankle deep in mud because the Crofton Downs Hall was closed as earthquake prone. So they worked in a hired tent. (It finally ripped apart - fortunately the day afterwards.) “We thought nobody would come

Have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections

Who can I vote for? The following nominations for election to the Wellington Regional Council have been received by the Electoral Oﬃcer at the Greater Wellington Regional Council. Poneke/Wellington Constituency (5 councillors) STANDING CANDIDATE ARE: • Thomas Nash • Tony De Lorenzo • John Klaphake • Anand Kochunny • Roger Blakeley • Daran Ponter • Sam Somers • Lesleigh Salinger • Tony Jansen • David Lee

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back after that,” Lee says, adding that the thousand night-time visitors were too much for the site anyway. But the response was overwhelming. Then Onslow College said they could cope with 3000 people – and they sold out well in advance. A big thrill was their first, though not the last, NASA astronaut visit. The volunteer team took a while to recover from that event however. “Some of us said we would never do this again…” says Lee. By 2017 they had split it, day and night, and on separate weekends, theoretically to reduce volunteer stress. (It didn’t.) Over 9000 people became directly involved, with many more via nationwide live streaming, Lee says. In 2018, it was far bigger and better. But volunteer stress levels were huge. “We always hoped that once we had shown demand, and proved that we could always break even, we could be a catalyst for something like Dunedin’s International Science Festival which is supported by Dunedin City Council and Otago University.” Sadly, that hasn’t happened so, Lee says, the time has come for the team to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported them over the last five years.

• Philip O’Brien • Troy Mihaka • Victoria Rhodes-Carlin • Alexander Garside • Yvonne Legarth • Glenda Hughes • Bryce Pender • Jill Ford • Phil Quin • Helene Ritchie • Deane Milne • Gavin Bruce • Ray Wilson

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20 SEPTEMBER – 12 OCTOBER

2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS

GREATER WELLINGTON REGIONAL COUNCIL PONEKE CANDIDATES LESLEIGH SALINGER I’m a proud born and bred Wellingtonian who believes passionately in the importance of well-run networks in underpinning quality of life. As an experienced leader and communicator I established and for six years chaired Karori Residents Association. Worked with City and Regional Councils to bring about some amazing change, to include cleaning the region’s streams. Vote for me and I will advocate • Sustainable long-term planning in light of climate change • Establish a regional Unitary Transport Authority • Create an integrated ticketing scheme.

ROGER BLAKELEY Improve real-time information for the buses • Introduce a new airport ﬂyer and efﬁcient electric buses • Support a new regional park in the southwest with major growth in leisure amenities • Continue the Wellington Water model for fresher water, cleaner streams, and better waste and stormwater networks. Consultation, accountability and action are crucial if the greater Wellington region is to thrive environmentally, economically and socially. I have the skills to make it happen. Want things done? Vote for me with a 1. Thank you.

Candidate for Greater Wellington Regional Council and CCDHB I am a current Regional Councillor. I stand for action to resolve outstanding problems from the Bus Network Review of July 2018. I stand for action on climate change and a zero-carbon regional council by 2030. I will be a powerful advocate for the environment: safe drinking water, clean streams, rivers and beaches, and protecting native species. I stand for action to cope with disasters: planning for rising sea levels, and preparing for and recovering from earthquakes. I am a current elected CCDHB Board

member. I stand for keeping people healthy and reducing inequities, including warm dry housing, and regulation of the causes of ill-health such as sugar and fatty foods. I stand for giving people access to better healthcare close to home, including community-based services, reducing the need for hospital care. I stand for harnessing technology for better health, making best use of emerging technologies to give improved services. I have been Chief Executive of: Ministry for the Environment, Department of Internal Affairs, and Porirua City Council.

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Kia ora. I will be a strong, experienced, effective, and proactive, voice for you, the Wellington public, focusing on returning a reliable bus service; future mass transport; climate crisis action; our environment. Public transport is pivotal to our personal, social, economic, cultural and environmental wellbeing. As Wellington’s first female deputy mayor, Council Labour Leader, and the longest serving City Councillor, I stand on my record of, successfully leading, and serving the public, on over 21 diverse

boards, including multiple transport boards and committees. Instrumental in declaring Wellington a nuclear weapon free zone, recently, I successfully drove the Citywide legislation to protect the City’s lungs- our Town Belt, as Wellington’s natural environment leader. Today, as former Chair of the Civic Centre project, I’m pursuing the opening of the City’s library, and heritage protection of this our heart of Wellington. Outspoken, collaborative and effective, I will do my best, with your vote. Helene

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Kia ora, hello and namaste! the way our council functions? Taking Action for Action I’m Anand Kochunny, the only GWRC Taking If so, please Vote for 1 for Anand Kocandidate whose platform is changing the chunny. I stand for these 5 Values of a Fixing the bus Faster access to Consultation; culture at our regional council. Representative Democracy: Do you feel that the council actually Collaboration; network specialistTransparency; services Accountlistens to you? Are you happy with the ability; Responsibility. Please visit my busastrophe, ourChange council’s gift to us website at https://www.candidatekochunClimate Improved healthcare since July 2018? Are you satisfied with ny.nz/ to learn more about my views and close to home the transparency with which our council why you should vote for me. Clean, safe has been conducting its water business? Do you I need your support to change the culture feel that councillors and officials have dis- at our council so thattechnology it works for us for Harnessing native playedProtecting accountability and demonstrated all for of us.better A vote forhealth me is a vote for a more responsibility in discharging their duties? responsive and responsible council! species Would you like to use your vote to change

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the main CBD, and they’re teeming with wild trout. Then there’s the Hutt River, right on the city’s front doorstep (just 10 minutes’ drive down SH2), which is fast gaining international repute for the large size and superb numbers of wild, feisty brown trout. No other city in the world offers the diversity of angling experience and chance of hooking into a trophy catch so close to a city centre! All you need is to grab your licence online. If you need any help we’re happy to point you in the right direction with tonnes of tips and access information available for free. Visit www.fishandgame.org.nz and be prepared for the thrill of fishing.

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Many benefits with ‘walking bus’ For the last two years, since her eldest child started at Churton Park School, Andrea Wilson of Glenside has been co-ordinating The Churton Park School Walking Bus. She and two other Glenside mothers take turns in getting their six children safely to and from school each day . It takes about 20 minutes to do the 0.8 km trip. “It’s fun,” Andrea says, adding that they are not only getting fit (very fit) they are cutting carbon

emissions from three cars and spending quality time with the children. “We tell stories. And there are games like I Spy and songs as we go.” As well as education about road safety, there is also education about plants they find on the way. “And we have organised a rubbish collection working bee too,” says Andrea. They have had great support from both Churton Park

School and from Wellington City Council, which has provided free waterproof bag covers for the children and lanyards for the bus leaders with mini first aid kits included. Andrea says her two year old, Evander Wilson comes with them when it’s her turn, and she’s glad he is now big enough not to need the buggy, so they can use a shorter route. “We couldn’t get the buggy up the 50-60 steps in Dormar Place,” she says.

Now they can use those steps, though the two-year-old does need to be carried some of the way. They all, she says, make their commitment to the walking bus a number one priority, regardless of the weather. For those who are interested, there are excellent resources and guidelines about setting up school walking buses on the NZ Transport Agency’s website at education.nzta.govt. nz.teacher-resources

Kayaking’s guru Andy Blake will set you up for summer Kayaking’s guru Andy Blake will set you up for summer By dealing with owner Andy Blake you have the benefit of his 30 years of kayaking — experience. He’s young at heart but can tell you all you need to

know about Wellington’s best spots, what to look out for and how to get the most out of your kayaking. Through summer Canoe & Kayak are offering a special discount on the Moana kayak at $799. This brand is

manufactured in Palmerston North so you can rely on the quality of good Kiwi knowhow. This model is stable and easy to paddle, an ideal boat for the surf and is suitable for beginners as well as advanced

paddlers. Canoe & Kayak stock New Zealand made kayaks so you can rely on the durability and safety of them. See Andy, Richard and Jenny at 2 Centennial Drive, Ngauranga or contact them on 477 6911.

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Spring into Free Group Fitness with Life In Motion Every Saturday morning at Newlands Intermediate you can hear laughter and music as the FREE Life In Motion community group fitness session kicks off.

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Get your bikes ready for summer at J’ville Cycles With the longer days with us it is a great time to get the bikes looked at, repaired and ready for action. There are heaps of new mountainbiking trails opening and if you’re a road cyclist, you need to make sure you’ve got a safe ride ready to go for the fun ride season and Round Taupo.

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CIRCA THEATRE 1 Taranaki St - Circa Theatre brings quality playwriting and performance and the very best of New Zealand and the world to Wellington’s waterfront. These October School Holidays explore Te Reo Maori through live music, comedy, Kapa haka, song, and storytelling in He Kura Korero – The Gift of Speech. Book at www.circa.co.nz or call 04 801 7992 WELLINGTON MUSEUM Look what we found wondering around in our Attic! Don’t worry – he doesn’t bite. Come and explore the weird and wonderful Wellington treasures in our attic, then head downstairs to walk through our yearly tales of Wellington – anyone remember the name of the purple McDonald’s figure at the first NZ opening? THE SOUTHWARD CAR MUSEUM – WORLD CLASS! Southwards is rated as one of the best and largest in the southern hemisphere and you can easily spend a fascinating day there by the time you’ve included a coffee or tea at the Southwards coffee shop. The Southward Car Museum is world famous housing over 400 vehicles both old and new, as well as three aircraft. Lots to see and the large outside grounds with a lake behind are ideal for a picnic. COOLSVILLE TRADING POST, Catering & Deli located in Hataitai has several options for you choose from. Visit our Cafe at 3 Moxham Ave for coffee, delicious food & gift items. Pop around the corner to our Deli at 35 Waitoa road for nice cheese, meats, condiments & fresh bread. Need lunch for the office? Email us on lindsay@coolsville.nz and we can tell you all about our various catering options. Coolsville, the place to be in Hataitai! 04 386 4513 www. coolsville.nz

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Grant for park bridge The Trelissick Park Group has just received $20,000 from Transpower towards a new footbridge across Kaiwharawhara Stream for park access from Oban Street, Wadestown. (Transpower maintains two towers in the park.) A group spokesperson says they are also very grateful for funding from Tararua Tramping Club’s Michael Taylor Bequest, The Ron and Edna Greenwood Environmental Trust and individuals. “It is expected that sufficient funds have now been raised,” says spokesperson Peter Reimann. He adds that following a geotechnical investigation by ENGEO Ltd early this year, the footbridge will be located about 140m upstream of the debris trap.

The engineer, Frame Group Ltd, is working on the design of a wooden bridge of laminated beams, 15m long, similar to the one in the photo above. After the consent process, Wellington City Council will seek quotations from construction contractors and then project manage the work. Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents’ Association, Highland Park Progressive Association, Wadestown Residents’ Association and the city council have provided support along the way. The council will be funding and managing the entrance development from Oban Street into the park and Peter says the Trelissick Park Group will upgrade and extend the existing track. “All should complete by mid-2020,” he says.

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Johnsonville Lions Fashion Parade By Brian Sheppard

New Zealand’s Lions Clubs tackle some pretty big projects and the current one is no exception. It is to fund a ‘playscape’ to assist the rehabilitation of patients in the new Wellington Children’s Hospital. The playscape will be the first of its kind in the southern hemisphere. The hospital, which is expected to be completed in two years, will provide specialist hospital services for children from the lower North Island and upper South Island. The Lions clubs in the regions to be served by the hos-

pital have joined forces with fundraising, organising a variety of events to fill the coffers. Amongst those organised by Johnsonville Lions was a fashion show on September 20, held at Johnsonville’s Ballantynes Central. The organisers Judy Marbeck, Shirley Ng and Sandra Gaelic were delighted with the enthusiastic support for the event, which raised almost $1200 towards the $270,000 needed for the playscape. Watch out for future opportunities to support the rehabilitation of children in our region who will be treated in this new hospital.

Some members of the Lions team: Cathy O’Keefe, Pia Buck, Helen Kennard, Stephen Cook and Angela Ambler.

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Irish eyes and early World Cup exit Japan’s so-called upset of Ireland was perfectly timed but not as big of a shock as many believe. Ireland are ranked No 2 in the world, are Six Nations champions but they have always struggled with high-pressure moments. Like many European teams, they are over-hyped and tend to under-deliver. Japan had everything in their favour for their 19-12 win on home soil.

A large portion of their squad has Super Rugby experience with the Sunwolves and were able to play with freedom knowing their pool game against Scotland would decide whether they made a quarter-final. The upset now puts an All Blacks versus Ireland last eight show down on the horizon. The Irish simply had no Plan B, especially on attack. If Northern Hemisphere teams think they are going to beat the

All Blacks or Springboks with one-off ball runners from slow ruck ball in an attempt to bash their way through, they are sadly mistaken. The Irish could not do it against Japan. The UK and European writers can talk up the English, Irish or Welsh but the reality is the only team who has produced big-time high-leverage games against Southern Hemisphere opposition is France.

The French are the only UK or European team who have a history of not being overawed by the big occasion. Japan in Japan on the World Cup pool stage is not a big occasion. Like France in 2011, the Irish can turn it around but a quarter-final against the All Blacks, a team you beat once during a money-grab game in Chicago, is not the team you want to go through to break your World

Cup drought. Irish eyes should rightly be grimacing at the prospect of an early exit. For Japan, it’s validation and vindication that they deserve to be taken seriously as a genuine international team of talent. Just 24 years ago they had 145 points put on them by a second-string New Zealand team in 1995. Gone are those days and rightly so.

Johnsonville Rugby Football Club mentors young players The Johnsonville Rugby Football Club has a new scheme to encourage young players into the game, and to support their skills and development. Club chairperson Blair Hannah says they are in their fourth week of their inaugural Rugby Academy, adding that around 20 young talented players, either still in college, college leavers or young colts/premiers are committed. The move came following a drop in numbers for their premier and senior teams he says. “We’ve had a few tough years. Changes needed to be made.” Now they are working to attract talent to the club. Over the last month, the boys have been screened so academy trainer Hiko Davies can push the boys forward

in the right direction in the months leading up to Christmas. The academy is however, not just about rugby and physical conditioning. Blair says it is important to keep the boys “on point” with life skills sessions to aid in their development. Key club people in Joe Gates, Hiko Davies, Richard ‘Hendo’ Henderson, Mo Mackey and Sam Butturini (Te Aro Physio) have assisted in getting the academy off the ground. Joe and Sophie Gates last weekend secured the hangi pit at the Nga Hau e Wha o Papararangi Marae and sold 190 hangi meals as an Academy fundraiser. A nd Blair promises there is plenty more of this to come!

Tennis coup for Wellington Wellington will play host to six days of international tennis in February, with Tennis NZ having announced a Fed Cup international teams event to take place in the city. Ten national teams from the Asia-Oceania region, including New Zealand, will take part in the event from February 3-8 2020 at the Renouf Tennis Centre. New Zealand last hosted a Fed Cup competition in 2007 and the re-introduction of international women’s teams tennis is part of a drive by Tennis NZ to promote women’s and girl’s involvement in tennis at all levels. “Having our best female players in action at home, competing under the silver fern is incredibly important to the growth and development of our sport.” said Tennis NZ CEO Julie Paterson. As well as hosting the Fed Cup event, Tennis NZ has planned several other initiatives aimed at increasing the numbers of female players, coaches and leaders in tennis. The Fed Cup, known as the World Cup of Tennis features national women’s sides of four players, playing ties of two singles and one doubles match each day. The worldwide event culminates in a global finals week in Budapest. For tennis fans, in addition to the Fed Cup in Wellington and the Australian Open in Melbourne, there will be seven weeks of continuous international tennis from December 31 to February 16.

These JRFC academy trainees are working on fitness. PHOTO: Supplied.

Great Paws Walk The SPCA is calling for Kiwis and their pups to sign up for this year ’s Great NZ Paws Walk on Saturday November 9, in a bid to fight animal cruelty. An SPCA spokesperson says they help 41,000 animals each year and

it is donations from New Zealanders which help them rescue and rehome sick, injured and abused animals. On November 9, participants who have registered at https://www. greatpawswalk.co.nz/ will be in-

vited to attend a local dog walking event. All participants need to set up a fundraising page and ask their friends and family to sponsor them. SPCA aims to raise at least $150,000 nationwide through the walk.

Rags Parker of Crofton Downs is a keen supporter of the SPCA and its Great NZ Paws Walk. PHOTO: Supplied

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