5 October Independent Herald

Outstanding service

By Frank Neill

Four residents of the northern and western suburbs have been honoured for their outstanding service with Absolutely Positively Wellington Awards.

Andrea Skews, Amanda Richardson, Trevor Lloyd and Gary Mitchell were presented their awards at the T kina Convention and Exhibition Centre on 28 September.

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The certificate Andrea Skews was presented when she was honoured with an Absolutely Positively Wellington Award. Photo: Supplied.

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The taonga and heart of communities

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“I know what an honour it is to have received this award,” Wellington’s Deputy Mayor Laurie Foon, who hosted the award ceremony, said.

She won the award in 2017 in recognition of her role as an advocate for sustainability within the business sector.

“So I’m proud to be the one acknowledging this year’s recipients and their amazing mahi.

“Volunteers are the taonga and heart of our communities, so this is a great opportunity to share their stories, understand the massive contribution they have made, and honour them and their loved ones on this special night.”

Andrea Skews has been a very active community member for more than six years.

She is currently Chair of the Karori Residents Association, a role she has held for the past four years.

The Karori Residents Association has been instrumental in helping guide council investment and planning in the local area, especially over the past few years in respect of developing a clear plan highlighting the long-term infrastructure needs for Karori.

Andrea is also an active member of Karori Rotary.

She has been liaising with the RSA and the New Zealand Army in organising a new memorial for the first contingent of New Zealand Mounted Rifles that trained on Ben Burn Park, and securing funding and volunteer help for the Wrights Hill recreation area for new landscaping, picnic tables, planting and safety cameras.

Andrea also led the set-up of the Friends of Waip hihi Karori Stream to improve local stream health.

This is a stream where local kids and pets are often seen playing in the summer months.

Andrea recently started a Karori Safety Group which incorporates Karori Residents Association, the Karori Business Association and Neighbourhood Watch.

She was also one of the founders and sponsors of the local Karori Community patrol a couple of years ago.

Amanda Richardson has been volunteering at Take 10, a late night safe zone in Courtenay Place, for two years.

She works most Saturday nights from 10pm to 3am. She is a valued and trusted member of the team who is generous with her time, her passion, and her commitment to Take 10.

Amanda loves looking after

potentially vulnerable people and has a genuine empathy towards anyone who comes to Take 10 needing support.

People trust her and enjoy spending time with her.

She has wonderful conversations with people, and her friendly and welcoming manner make people feel safe.

Amanda chose Take 10 as she likes that people view it as a nonjudgemental space.

“We have people who feel comfortable telling us that they’ve taken something and are worried about their health but don’t want to go to the hospital and know we’ll make sure they’re safe,” she says.

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Update from your local city councillor

(Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward)

Consultation closes Sunday 8th October- Karori Connections -

cycleways, pedestrian improvements

You can provide feedback different ways by email, letter, community form or council form. All are acceptable. To date, I have heard from many that Karorians like the pedestrian improvements but believe the proposed cycleways need to go back to the “drawing board”. Please have your say.

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Like you, the Council was extremely surprised to hear the projected costs to complete the Town Hall. It is especially disconcerting given that the governing Council were only advised last year that the costs had risen to $182m. We do need much more information from Council staff before we can consider next steps. Council staff are

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disappointing to note the Mayor and council staff continue to withhold, from the Public, publicly released prior to a Council meeting on 9th November.

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Trevor Lloyd.

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Amanda Richardson.

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Constable Gary Mitchell.

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Craft market

The 2023 Churton Park Craft Market will take place from 2 to 5pm at Amesbury School on Saturday 11 November.

A large variety of unique items will be on sale at the market. While some stalls have EFTPOS people attending are advised to bring cash.

As well as the stalls, the market will feature face painting, raffle sales, a free cafe with a delicious variety of food, and music.

Seniors lunch

Exceptional bravery

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“Pre-Take 10, I’d walk down Courtenay Place, [and] I’d often see quite a few young people, particularly women, just lying on the footpath late at night and no one really knowing how to help.”

Amanda is also a volunteer for CubaDupa and the Wellington Fringe Festival.

Trevor Lloyd has been volunteering his time to the Ngaio Community for more than 25 years.

His service includes being a member of the Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association, organising community events, and developing the Cummings Park tracks and keeping the park itself looking beautiful.

Despite moving to Malvina Major, and being 90 years of age, Trevor can often be found in Cummings Park clearing leaves off the track and looking after some of the special native trees and plants to ensure the park is looking nice for users.

Trevor is an amazing volunteer and champion for the Ngaio community.

Constable Gary Mitchell showed exceptional bravery and selflessness during a harrowing incident on 26 March this year.

He was one of the first on the scene to a one-vehicle accident in Wellington Central where he took immediate action.

He fearlessly rescued two trapped passengers from a burn-

ing car, risking his own life in the process.

Despite inhaling toxic fumes, he remained steadfast in his commitment to their safety.

He was rushed to Wellington Hospital, where he received urgent medical attention for smoke inhalation and poisoning from toxic fumes.

With critical levels of carbon dioxide in his blood, he remained devoted to the passenger he had saved, providing comfort and support throughout their recovery.

His extraordinary actions embody the true spirit of a hero.

Gary is the only person in the history of New Zealand to hold both offices of Constable and

ChoctoberFest now on

ChoctoberFest is happening in Porirua – the home of Whittaker’s chocolate!

The most delicious month of the year in Porirua is back with 20 local cafés and bars serving up unique chocolate drinks for the whole month of October.

And from 1 to 15 October, even the biggest chocoholics will be satisfied with 12 amazing baked treats to try. Every delicious mouthful showcases the iconic Whittaker’s range which is made in Porirua.

Cafes and bars are battling it out for the coveted title Top of

the Chocs for their Whittaker’s chocolate drinks and to win the Whittaker’s Bake Off?

You’ll be the judge by rating what you try, and not only will you be supporting local businesses, but you’ll be in to win a Whittaker’s factory tour for you and three friends.

Justice of the Peace at the same time.

Established in 1986, the awards were originally known as the Civic Awards, recognising Wellingtonians who had given significant voluntary service in the areas of community service or welfare, sport, culture, the arts, recreation and education.

In 1994, Wellington’s then Mayor Fran Wilde suggested reinvigorating the awards, to acknowledge those who have made a significant contribution to the city, often out of the public eye.

Five years later, in 1999, the Civic Awards became the Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Awards. Winners receive a certificate recognising their achievement.

There’s also café vouchers and a year’s supply of scrumptious Whittaker’s chocolate up for grabs.

Head to poriruacity.govt.nz/ choctoberfest or facebook. com/ChoctoberFestPorirua/ for all the details.

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The Newlands Community House Seniors Lunch will be held at the Newlands Community Centre at noon on Friday 6 October.

Held as part of Seniors Week 2023, people can arrive for a cup of tea and a chat from 10:30am. It is $5 to attend and is open to all Newlands residents aged 65 and over.

Emergency practice

An emergency response practice will be held at Churton Park School, 90 Churton Drive, from 11am to 1pm on Saturday 4 November.

Run by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office, this event will provide information on the Churton Park Community Emergency Hub and the types of help that may be needed after an emergency. People will also practise various volunteer roles with an interactive earthquake scenario, and refreshments will be provided.

The winners of the 2023 Absolutely Postively Wellington Awards together with Wellington City Councillors. Photo: Supplied.

Bid to save New Year festival

By Frank Neill

Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung is taking steps to save the highly popular Chinese New Year Festival.

That includes an offer that he will front up with $10,000 towards the cost of the festival himself.

Cr Chung’s offer came the day after “The Post” reported that the Lunar New Year festival would not go ahead next year because the organisers, the Asian Events Trust, has been unable to secure funding.

Next year “is a very imortant year for Asians because it is the year of the dragon,” Cr Chung says.

“The year of the dragon is the most important year on the Chinese calendar and I was disappointed that this year we will not be having the celebration.”

Because of this, he says, he is working with Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau in a bid to

secure more money for the 2024 event.

Currently the council has said that it will provide $10,000 towards the festival from its Events Fund.

That compares with an average of $45,000 that the council has provided in previous years.

It also compared with the $150,000 the council provided for a fireworks display to celebrate Matariki, the Wharangi/OnslowWestern Ward Councillor says.

“How come we put that amount of money - $150,000 - into the initiative and only $10,000 into the [Chinese] New Year festival?”

Chinese people make up a significant percentage of the population, and “we need to make sure that we treat everyone fairly.

“So I’m putting up $10,000.

“Not only am I trying to get some money from council, but I will chuck my money into it as well.”

In addition, Cr Chung has begun talking to embassies and to businesses in a bid to get sponsorship for the Lunar New Year Festival.

“I am optimistic that there are organisations that will support it,” Cr Chung says. Chinese New Year 2024 will be celebrated on Saturday 10 February.

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Using newspapers for family history

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Filling the gaps in family history using newspapers is the title of the next talk hosted by the Wellington Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists.

Sarah Hewitt, the Board Chair of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists, will present the talk at the Johnsonville Collective Community Hub, 33 Johnsonville Road, at 7:30pm on 18 October.

Sarah has more than 20 years experience in genealogical research,and is a very popular speaker.

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Sarah alsoruns courses at Wellington High school Community Education Centre and is the convenor of the Society of Genealogists Kilbirnie branch. People are welcome to arrive at 7pm for coffee, tea and biscuits and a chance to chat with the branch’s friendly members who are very knowledgeable about a wide range of family history subjects. Visitors are very welcome.and there is no charge for attending.

The meeting is scheduled to finish at around 9pm.

The Lion Dance, one of the features of the Lunar New Year Festival. Photo: Frank Neill.

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Infringement notices for dye in stream

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The contamination that caused the Porirua Stream to run black on 26 September has been traced to Grenada Village company McMud Earthworks Ltd and they have been served infringement notices.

Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) investigated the notification the day it was received, 26 September, GWRC Chair Daran Ponter says.

“The source of the discharge was traced to McMud Earthworks Limited.

“The contaminates were determined to be non-toxic black dye and sediment laden water.

“On 28 September 2023 GWRC issued two Infringement Notices to McMud Earthworks Limited for the unauthorised discharges of contaminants.

“GWRC also issued an Abatement Notice to McMud Earthworks Limited requiring them to cease unauthorised discharges and unauthorised use of land.

“GWRC is continuing to provide advice to McMud Earthworks Limited to assist them with compliance, including pre-application advice on a more effective potential longterm treatment solution,” Mr Ponter says. The contamination was first noticed by residents of Glenside’s Willowbank Road on 26 September.

They contacted Claire Bibby, the President of the Glenside Progressive Association. She advised the residents to contact Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) and she also contacted the council.

When Ms Bibby investigated the contami-

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Cycle lanes a big issue for Karori

By Frank Neill

Cyle lanes and public transport are two of the big issues for Karori and the western suburbs, the Wellington Central candidates in the general election said at the 26 September “meet the candidates” evening hosted by the Karori Residents Association and the Rotary Club of Karori. Another issue a number of the candidates talked about was the fact that people were feeling that they were not being listened to.

In answer to the question what are the biggest issues facing Karori and the western suburbs, National’s candidate Dr Scott Sheeran said that “the biggest thing is the plan for the cycleway through Karori Road.

“A cycleway, yes, but from what I am hearing from the com-

munity not down Karori Road.

“If I am elected, if we are elected, we are going to use the leverage we have with Waka Kotahi funding to say to the people who are making the decisions that we need a cycleway design that works for all members in the community.

“We need to be open to listening about a different way to do the cycleway,” Dr Sheeran said.

“We need to have community consultation where people are listened to.”

From what he had been hearing people were concerned that the cycleway design was going to slow down buses on Karori Road and that it was gong to take away parking from shops and sports fields, he said.

The three issues facing the area were public transport, cycle

lanes and housing,” Labour’s candidate Ibraim Omer, told the meeting.

“Cycleways are part of the solution in this city,” he said.

“We need to talk about how we can do it.”

Consultation on the Karori Connections plan “can be better. We need to be able to take communities with us.

“Council has an obligation to listen to people,” he said.

“We need priority bus lanes,” the Green Party candidate Tamantha Paul said.

It was also important to provide cycleways.

“Cycle lanes is a big issue,” The Opportunities Party candidate Natalia Albert said.

“Let’s Get Wellington Moving needs more accountability.

“I am sure the accountability

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is not as strong as it could be.”

The biggest issue was “people feeling that they are not being listened to,” Vision New Zealand candidate Meg Lim said.

“A good example is the cycleways.

“With cycle lanes people need to be heard and they need to feel heard.”

It was also important to look at making it safer for pedestrians.

“We need to cut things that are not working. That means Let’s Get Wellington Moving and cycle lanes,” Ms Lim said.

“The immediate issue is public transport,” the New Zealand First candidate Taylor Arneil said.

“Cancellations of Karori buses is one of the biggest issues.

“I want to see a better bus service for Karori.”

Supporting just National

Dear Editor,

Two weeks ago I was sitting in the waiting room at the Karori Medical Centre in Wellington.

This is a wealthy suburb full of middle aged wealthy (and often white) people from privileged backgrounds - the same crowd who often proudly support and vote for the National party.

What a coincidence that many doctors happened to be running late and there on the waiting room TV was a National party ad promising reduced wait times, thus playing on the heart strings of the many unwell patients in the waiting room.

This was only one of the inappropriate ads being shown in the waiting room. It appeared the TV schedule was playing on a repeat loop and cycled between different National ads every 15 minutes or so amongst some cooking and nature ads as well.

No ads for other political parties were shown.

I find it incredibly disturbing that the patients in the waiting room are being subjected to these ads and am disappointed that the medical centre is proud to support one sole political party when they should be politically neutral.

I raised the issue with the staff at the front desk and they said management were already aware and working on the issue.

Two weeks later I came back for a follow up appointment and no action had been taken. Clearly, they are so proud of their political status.

Joseph King

Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication. The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication. Send or fax them to the address on page two, or email them to news@wsn.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

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get out of bed a lot earlier and get more jobs done before I go to work.

Liz Buttimore Drier weather and longer daylight hours means we can run more working bees.

Brian Creedy Dust off my golf clubs and play more.

Sue McKenzie Go for more walks.

Amy Eyles Hopefully start to get up the hill again.

Viv Broughton I’m going to spend it resting and doing my gardening.

Successful artic bus trial

Last week’s articulated bus trial on the Karori route was successful, Greater Wellington Regional Council’s Transport Committee Chair Thomas Nash says.

“The bus did two full runs of the number 2 route from Karori to Miramar overnight [on 26-27 September and the night before] and we captured all the data nicely.

“The bus had no problems navigating the route and early indications are that we probably need slightly fewer changes to the road layout, traffic furniture etcetera than we had been planning for,” Cr Nash says.

There was still “plenty of work to do before we go to the next stage, including working with disabled people, people who bike and other vulnerable road users.

“And there will definitely be changes required to road layout particularly at intersections and bus stops, which will need to be longer.

“We will work closely with Wellington City Council and relevant groups on all of that before moving to the next stages.

“If all goes well buses will be in the route [by the]end of 2025 [or the] start of 2026,” Cr Nash says.

The articulated bus, which has a capacity of 114 people, was borrowed from Auckland for the test.

The number 2 bus route is Wellington’s busiest. It carries 10,000 passenger trips a day “with use projected to double in the next ten years,” Cr Nash says.

The Auckland articulated bus while in Wellington for a trial on the Karori run. Photo: Supplied.

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Hey Everyone! Early voting is now open, but with early voting numbers lower than usual, everyone is still undecided on who they are voting for. Every party has policies that benefit a certain portion of our lives, so it can be hard to decide which part of our lives we want improved. This week I want to share with you the key factors that may affect the local property market, and if success in property is important to you, you could consider these areas against party policies, when deciding on your vote.

Demand: One of the key benefits of this community is the short commute to the CBD, so jobs based in the CBD are a key part of our buyer base. Jobs such as IT, banks, government/public sector jobs, hospitality, retail, etc. So, the more jobs in those areas and people not working from home will be a big driver in property / rental demand.

Urban Intensification: The ability to build more homes in higher density will increase the supply of housing. More supply will dilute demand and in simple economic terms will equate to less competition. However, unlike some other cities with endless land, we are not going to see brand-new suburbs pop out of nowhere. Unless there is a significant drop in jobs (point 1), we typically enjoy a very healthy demand/supply balance in this area that keeps up with the pace of new builds.

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Local young actors to perform

Wellington Young Actors, who train at Churton Park Community Centre and Toi P neke, are set to perform two famous plays by two famously naughty boys; Oscar Wilde’s “Lady Windermere’s Fan” and “Tartuffe” by Molière.

The capital’s award-winning youth theatre training company, they will perform the plays at Bats Theatre from 18 to 20 October.

They will stage “Tartuffe” at 6pm and “Lady Windermere’s Fan” at 7:30pm on each of the three nights.

Director Deborah Rea has banded together with 27 12 to 18-year-olds to bring the plays to life.

They have been meeting to rehearse weekly for the past several months.

manners in four acts, performed in 1892 and was published the following year.

Set in London, the play’s action is put in motion by Lady Windermere’s jealousy over her husband’s apparent interest in Mrs Erlynne, a beautiful older woman with a mysterious past. Oscar Wilde was one of the well-regarded comedic writers throughout history.

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Molière’s comedy “Tartuffe” is about a boarder who is staying at Orgon’s home.

Orgon, a wealthy servant of the king, and Madame Pernelle, Orgon’s mother, are the only two people in Orgon’s house who do not believe that Tartuffe is an imposter pretending to be moral and religious.

Upon its release the play caused such controversy that it was banned and all remaining copies burnt in the street.

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The end of his short life suffered extreme tragedy when he was completely exiled from Victorian society and imprisoned for homosexuality in “one of the first celebrity trials”. Wellington Young Actors have now been performing together for 10 years. They have won several awards in the New Zealand Fringe Festival for their work over years and graduating members have gone on to study at drama school, university and have found work as professional actors and filmmakers.

They learn and practise theatre in weekly classes, performing scripted and devised work every year.

Besides acting, they also learn production skills, managing their own fundraising, publicity design and more, preparing them to organise theatre shows of their own in the future.

A scene from the upcoming Wellington Young Actors performance “Lady Windermere’s Fan”. Photo: Supplied.

A scene from the upcoming Wellington Young Actors performance of “Tartuffe”. Photo: Supplied.

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Huge variety of Heritage Festival events

By Frank Neill

Wellington’s northern and western suburbs will host a variety of events during the Wellington Heritage Festival which runs from 23 October to 5 November.

The Kelburn Croquet Club will hold open days throughout the week at its clubhouse at the southern end of Kelburn Park. Access to the clubhouse in from Salamanca Road.

The open days, which are free, will take place between 11:30am and 1:30pm on 26 and 27 October and 2 and 3 November. They will be held from 1:30 to 3:30pm on 28 and 29 October and 4 and 5 November.

The Kelburn Croquet Club began in 1913, around 110 years ago.

ari-Wilton’s Bush will present its heritage at two sessions named “The gardens and gardeners”.

These walking tours, where people will learn the rich history of the garden, will take place between 2 and 3:30pm on 28 October and 4 November.

The tours cost $10 and bookings are required.

Wrights Hill Fortress, at 50 Wrights Hill Road, Karori, is holding an open day from 10am to 4pm on 23 October.

The cost is $20 for a family, $10 for adults and $5 for children.

Usually closed to the public, the Cable Car Winding Room will be open between 10am and 3pm on 28 October.

People at this free event will hear a talk from one of the dedicated Cable Car team members. The 10 minute talks will run every 10 minutes.

The Cable Car Winding Room is at the Kelburn terminal and access is via steep stairs.

Te Herenga Waka – Victoria University of Wellington will host an event focussing on Antartica.

The university’s scientific community has held a unique relationship with Antarctica for more than 60 years. Since 1957, university expeditions have taken over 400 staff and students to the ice to assist in discovering and understanding this remarkable part of the planet.

People attending this event will

learn more about the history of Antarctic Exploration at the university, and how it is working to bring some of these archives online via Recollect and Digital NZ.

The event will be held from 1 to 2pm on 2 November at the JC Beaglehole Reading Room, Tapuaka Heritage and Archive Collections, on level 4 of the Rankine Brown Building.

The event is free although bookings are required.

A guided walking tour of Thorndon’s residential heritage will take place between 2 and 4pm on 29 October.

Guest speakers will share stories of the Pipitea area’s history of habitation.

The meeting place for the tour is Thorndon School, 20 Turnbull Street. The tour costs $10 and bookings are required.

The historic Randell Cottage at 14 St Mary Street, Thorndon, will have an open day from 1 to 4pm on 28 October.

Randell Cottage is a rare example of colonial domestic architecture still surviving in modern-day Wellington. It was built in 1867 as two g able-ended sheds by William Randell, a Dorset stonemason, for his family which eventually totalled 10 children.

People attending will be treated to afternoon tea and readings by past and current writers.

The event is free altough a koha is welcome, and book raffles will be available for cash.

Rita Angus Cottage, 194A Sydney Street West, Thorndon, will be open from noon to 4pm on 28 October.

Visitors are encouraged to stay and sketch the abundant array of flowers and plant life that surround the 1877 cottage where New Zealand artist Rita Angus lived between 1955 and 1970, providing her with much inspiration and subject matter.

The event is free, although a koha is welcome.

A walk through an historic part of Thorndon will take place between 1 and 4pm on 28 October.

Those attending will walk between Randell Cottage, 14 St Mary Street

(where people will meet), Lilburn House and the Rita Angus Cottage. The walk is free although a koha would be welcome.

An open day will be held at Lilburn House, the former home of composer Douglas Lilburn, from 1 to 4pm on 28 October.

Lilburn House is located at 22 Ascot Street, Thorndon, and the event is free, although a koha would be welcome.

“Plating Up”, a talk about the history of eating out in Wellington, will be held at the Onslow Historical Centre, 86 Khandallah Road from 7:15 to 9pm on 1 November.

Gábor Tóth, Local History Specialist, Wellington City Libraries will present this talk on the history of the restaurant trade and food trends in the Capital City over the past 100 years.

The event is free but a booking is required. People can RSVP to onslowhistorical@gmail.com.

The Onslow Historical Society Centre at 86 Khandallah Road will also hold open days from 1 to 4pm on 29 October and 5 November. These events are free.

Katherine Mansfield’s Thorndon is the focus of guided walking tours from 10am to 12: 30pm on 24 and 28 October.

The meeting place for this event is 25 Tinakori Road.

Beginning with a short introductory talk at Katherine Mansfield House a nd Garden, the guided walking tour will finish at the National

Library with refreshments and a special viewing of Mansfield-related objects from the Alexander Turnbull Library’s collection.

The tours cost $15 and bookings are required.

People can enjoy a walk around the heritage garden at the historic Halfway House, 246 Middleton Road, Glenside.

Open days will be held between 8am and 8pm from 23 October to 5 November. Entry is free.

Halfway House Gsarden will be the venue for a walk and talk, hosted by the Heritage Gardeners, between 2 and 3pm on 3 and 5 November.

The cost is $5 for adults, although children are free. Bookings are required. Text or ring Claire on 022 186 5714.

The Friends of Karori Cemetery will host seven tours covering different aspects of the landscape and the amazing stories of those buried at this historic location.

Established in 1891, Karori Cemetery is New Zealand’s second-largest burial ground, covering nearly 40 hectares. It is the final resting place of more than 85,000 people. Today, it is Wellington’s largest heritage site and a peaceful place to visit.

See https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/event/friends-of-karoricemetery-tours/ for more informaton.

Futuna Chapel, one of the capital’s jewels, will be open to the public from 11am to 4pm on 28 October and 5 November, noon to 4pm on

29 October and 11am to 1:30pm on 4 November.

The Chapel is located at 67 Futuna Close, Karori and entry is by koha. There will also be a tour of Futuna Chapel and the works of Jim Allen led by Trust Chair Nick Bevin from 1:30am to noon on 28 October and 4 November.

Nick will conduct a detailed and personal tour of Futuna Chapel telling the story of Futuna. This story starts in France in 1816 and has been added to significantly over the intervening 206 years.

An integral component of the tour will be the stories of the Chapel art works by Jim Allen. Entry is by koha.

Futuna Chapel will also be the venue for a joint presentation by Liz Mellish of Te tiawa, Taranaki, Ng ti Ruanui and Robin Skinner Senior Lecturer at the Wellington School of Architecture from 2 to 3:30pm on 4 November.

Talking on the awa (rivers) of Wellington, their history and influence on the patterns of pre European and early European settlement and the development of the area. They will also discuss the roles these rivers currently play, and will play in the ongoing and future development of Wellington. Bookings are required and entry is by koha.

For more information and to make bookings for Heritage Festival events visit https://wellingtonheritagefestival.co.nz/events.

Glenisde’s historic Halfway House.

Photo: Supplied.

Quiz night for mental illness support

The Rotary Club of Karori is running a quiz night to fundraise for Lifting the Lid on Mental Illness and Karori community causes.

The Quiz will take place at One Fat Bird in Marsden

Village in Karori commencing at 7pm on Sunday 12 November.

Teams of six at a cost of $25 per head are invited. Karori Rotary is limited to 14 teams so it is advising people to be in early.

This event is being held with a focus on supporting the “Lifting the Lid” charity, which is an initiative of Wellington Rotary Clubs to support counselling for young people at risk in secondary and intermediate schools.

This much appreciated initiative has now expanded to 10 schools in the Wellington area and has provided support to more than 60 young people. A cash bar and snacks will be available at the quiz night.

Entries and enquiries can be made to David Watt dwatt@ xtra.co.nz with Quiz night in the subject line.

Payment is by internet banking to the Rotary Club of Karori 03-1540-0014117-00.

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Better cycleway for Karori

By Frank Neill

There is a “much better” route for cycle lanes than the one Wellington City Council is promoting along Karori Road, Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung says. It would run along Ranelagh, Darwin and Friend Streets, running to Hatton St, at which point cyclists could continue onto Homewood Ave or rejoin Karori Road.

Some cyclists, in fact, are already using the route.

would take the pressure off Karori road and take the pressure off the businesses, Cr Chung says.

“To me it is really win-win.”

When he had asked council officers about why they had not opted for this alternative route they had said it was because cyclists would have to ride futher.

However that route was not only safer it would also mean that Karori Road would not lose around 110 very well used car parks.

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“To me it seems an obvious route to take,” the Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward Councillor says.

“This route runs parallel to the main street [Karori Road].

“Not only is it a wide street but it’s a quiet street.”

Placing the cycleway along those streets

A council officer had also told him that the plan was to remove only 30 car parks from Karori Road. However that was not true,

“I think that [the route along Ranelagh, Darwin and Friend Streets] is much better as the main cycleway through Karori.

“I’m going to keep pushing for this,” Cr Chung says.

Karori appreciation awards

Karori Rotary and the Karori Business Association want to celebrate employees and volunteers in their community.

To achieve this they have established the Karori Employee and Volunteers Appreciation Awards, and nominations for the awards are now open.

“The awards give Karori businesses and community organisations the opportunity to publicly acknowledge employees and volunteers who are outstanding performers in the workplace.,” says Allan Frazer, from Karori Rotary.

“This is a new initiative for Karori and follows on from successful events that are now held annually in many other New Zealand communities.”

The awards are open to local businesses or community organisations based in the suburb of Karori.

The nominees will be an employee or volunteer who has demonstrated an ongoing sense of pride in the daily work that puts him or her on an excellent standing with their employers; or all their work colleagues; or the general public who

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All nominees will receive an award and will be invited as guests to attend the celebration being sponsored by the Karori Business Association, at 7pm on Tuesday 14 November, at Samuel Marsden School.

Acknowledgment of the nominees’ efforts will feature in the event.

Nominators and supporters will be invited to attend a drinks and nibbles function at $25 per head.

Karori local, Jamie Fitzgerald, one of New Zealand’s most sought-after guest speakers has been invited to speak at this event.

Nominations close on 31 October and nomination forms can be obtained from Jacqui at info@karori.org.nz

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Students voice concerns to Councillor

The letters follow an article in the 20 July issue of the “Independent Herald” which quoted the President of the Onslow Community Residents Association Lawrence

“Dear Diane Calvert,

“We are writing to you about the closure threatened of these Khandallah places: The Library, The Town Hall, Nairnville Park Recreation Centre, and the Outside Swimming Pool.

“We feel angry because you’re thinking of closing places that people use all the time. We know at the Rec Centre there are classes for preschool baby jam, gym, yoga, tai chi, basketball and netball for adults, and table tennis. People will just be sitting around at home bored and the Council won’t get any money from Nairnville Rec Centre. So do you really want that Diane? Do You?

“Our CDPS year 5-6 mini-ball team has played at Nairnville Rec Centre for over 10 years. This term it was so busy that we couldn’t even get into. There are year 3-4s to replace us so if you get rid of it they won’t be able to play there.

“Thank you for reading this our thoughts.

“We really hope you listen to this message.

“Yours sincerely

“Lucas White and Alex Forster”

Collingbourne.

The Khandallah Library, the Khandallah Town Hall, the Nairnville Park recreation centre and the Khandallah Swimming Pool

had “negative things said about them” in Wellington City Council’s proposed Community Facilities Plan, Mr Collingbourne said, adding he was concerned they may be

The students’ letters state:

“Dear Diane,

“I am writing to you about the article in the newspaper.

“My school basketball team uses the rec center. Playing basketball makes me so happy. This term we didn’t even get into the league because there are soooo many teams. 22 kids from our school use it, may be more. Plus they do holiday program for little kids and they love it.

“The Khandallah pool it’s my favorite pool. I love the pool. I would hate it if you shut it down. The pool helped me feel brave to jumping off the diving board. Last year you also agreed to the update of the Khandallah pool, so prepare for more letters like this one!

“The Khandallah Hall is where my

“Dear Diane, “This letter is to inform you that closing the rec room is a bad idea. I don’t think closing the facilities is a good idea. My opinion is that they shouldn’t close. People have used them for multiple years.

little sibling uses for ballet. They have got really good and their teacher is very nice. My sibling and their friend’s work so hard and that would be crushing their dreams if you shut it down. It’s so lovely seeing them dance.

“As for the library, I personally don’t use the library because it’s too far to walk. I think a lot of families do use that library. I have seen them when I take my sibling to their ballet at the hall. People really love to use these things. We really do use them. That’s why my class is writing letters to you.

“I think it’s crazy that you even think to shut any of these places down. Thank you for reading this letter. Please think about it.

“From Cora”

opinions but, mine opinion is don’t like this idea closing this beautiful rec rooms that many people have used over the years so I really don’t think this isn’t the best idea.

under threat of closure.

Cr Calvert has made contact with the school and plans to visit and talk to the students after the school holidays.

“Dear Diane Calvert, “I’m writing to you about the ‘closure threatened’ in the newspaper. What I don’t get is that you want to close protected buildings because you can’t tear them down once you close them. Here are four reasons you shouldn’t close the buildings.

1. There are lots of cool sports at the Ngaio Rec Center. I have so many amazing memories from the Ngaio Rec Center from when I was little.

2. The town hall is a beautiful building with lots of cool things in it.

3. There are lots of amazing books in the library that children and adults love to read.

“Lots of children and adults love the buildings that are closing down.. Children and adults love the Ngaio Rec Center. It makes them really happy. The town hall is a beautiful building that children and adults love exploring. There is lots of cool stuff in the town hall .The library is a nice, quiet place to read and has a lot of books that they can read and have a new adventure of reading a new book. Lots of my classmates and friends are quite upset about the closure being threatened and many people are upset too.

“Dearest Diane

“Greetings!

“My name is Samantha Havlik. (Sammy for short) and I have read your article about shutting down the pool and the library and rec centre.

“I personally don’t use those facilities very much but I have fond memories of when I was little. Some people wouldn’t be who they are today without those places. And I bet lots of other people would say the same thing as they do.

“And lots of people love those places so please, please do not close these areas. My classmates and I are all writing these letters. We have all (maybe not all but you understand) had amazing memories here and there, some of them were bad but that’s okay. Some people don’t mind the bad memories.

“I have read the news letter to my friend and they got very upset because they love and go to the rec centre a lot.

“So, as I said before, please don’t close these areas.

“All the best Sammy.”

“They (Wellington City Council staff) said that they were going to upgrade the pool too and now they are saying that they are threatening to close the building. This is unbelievable!

“Lots of people have their different

“Dear Diane Calvert, “I am writing to you because we read the newspaper article and we are not happy with the Council wanting to demolish these places. Why do you want to close down these places?

“Because at Khandallah pool and Nairnville Rec Centre, I have had lots of special times with my family. If you close them down, other people won’t be able to have special times with their families too.

“And again why do you want to shut down these places? Is it because you need more money? Well, if you need more money, why not make more jobs then take them away, because if you demolish (well you can’t demolish the library) these places, people will lose their jobs!

“A lot of people will be mad at you for

“Can you show me the surveys and or data that you collected that shows that the community want this to happen?

I hope this changes your idea of this and we can keep the rec room.

“Regards “Ava”

closing these places down, for example people who do karate practice at the hall, the students and the people that teach karate for their job will also be fuming with you.

“As for the pool, all the people that love swimming at Khandallah pool (which I am one of them) will miss swimming there and will go off the deep end at you as well.

“And if you still go on closing and demolishing these places (and again you can’t demolish the library) what will you do with these empty spaces? Will you build community gardens, more public toilets, or new buildings? Whatever it is, I am still not happy with these places being demolished.

“Sincerely Barnaby Groves, year six.”

“I hope this letter changes your mind about the closure threatened.

“Regards

“Amelia and Maisarah”

“Dear Daine Calvert, “We are very angry Diane because we do not like the sound of closing some of the Khandallah facilities.

“Why are you closing the Khandallah town hall, Nairnville Recreation Centre, Khandallah pool, and the Khandallah Library?

“Too many people use the facilities, so if you take them away, they will not have any fun!

“We do not want you to close them. We want to know how we can stop this from happening.

“And some of them are historic buildings, so you can not destroy/take away the buildings!

“People who work in these places can lose their jobs and not get enough money to live.

“The project proposal, in our opinion, is not a wise move.

“From Mattias and James”

[Note: After the “Independent Herald” ran the article quoting Mr Collingbourne saying he was concerned about possible closure of the four Khandallah facilities, the paper received a letter to the Editor from Cr Teri O’Neill, Chair, Kōrau Mātinitini Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee, Wellington City Council. Cr O’Neill said that the Khandallah town hall, library and rec centre were not under threat of closure.]

A group of Crofton Down Primary School students have written to Wellington City Councillor Diane Calvert expressing concern that four Khandallah community facilities may be under threat of closing.

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