Top Students
By Frank Neill
Mai Nguyen, an international student from Vietnam, is Newlands College’s 2024 Dux.
Mai was first in Mathematics with Statistics, first equal in Biology, second in Mathemat-
ics with Calculus and third in Physics.
Last year Mai was first in level 3 Chemistry and she has gained 100% of her assessments with Excellence this year.
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Newlands College’s top award winners (from left) Bayley Puha-Harris, Dux Mai Nguyen and Proxime Accessit Sophia Wong. Photo: Supplied.
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Newlands students awarded for excellence
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Mai was a Mathswell team member and gained Proficiency in the Australian Maths Competition.
Sophia Wong is the school’s Proxime Accessit (Runner up to Dux).
Sophia was first in English, Art Design, and Design and Visual Communication.
In 2024 Sophia achieved every single assessment at Excellence level.
Bayley Puha-Harris (Te Aitanga a Hauiti, Ng ti Ruanui, Ngati Hei, Ng ti Porou) received Te Ng Toro-i-rangi Te Arawa.
This award is presented to a senior male student in recognition of overall academic success by a Newlands College M ori student.
Bayley also received Te Ng ti Tūwharetoa Mere.
This is an award presented for highest attainment in Te Reo M ori and tikanga by a senior male student.
The third award Bayley received was the Gareth Varley Memorial Trophy.
This is awarded to the student who has achieved a high standard in academic subjects and in sporting/cultural activities.
Bayley’s achievements include: first in Level 3 Te Reo M ori, Head Student, Sportsperson of the Year and being nominated for Kapa Haka person of the year.
In addition Bayley received Te K tuku Rerenga Tahi Taonga.
This is awarded to the student
who embodies at the highest level, the qualities of a Newlands College Graduate including: Rangatiratanga – Leadership;M tauranga –Knowledge;Manaakitanga – Care and Service;P Ū manawatanga – Giftedness / natural talent; Wh naungatanga – Relational Aptitude; and Te Huia TŪ rae –Uniqueness and Authenticity.
The overall top academic achievement for a Year 12 student and recipient of the Wesley Broughton Trophywas Sia Goel.
Sia was first in NCEA level 3 (Year 13) Physics, second in level 3 Chemistry and Economics, third in level 3 calculus and statistics and received Excellence in English.
She also received the Newlands College senior Science prize and the Gifted and Talented trophy.
Sia received distinction in the Australian Maths Competition, merit in ICAS Science, credit in Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition, and credit in ICAS Maths.
She participated in both the New Zealand Maths Olympiadand the New Zealand Chemistry Olympiadand was aMathswell team member competing in this year’s Mathematics competition.
Sia won the top public speaker award for her services in debating at the Arts Awards.
She was also part of the Young Enterprise regional finalist team and walked away as the Wellington City Region CEO of the year and even more impressively was judged to be the runner up for CEO of the
Newlands College Year 12 runner up Holly Robins (left) and top year 12 student Sia Goel.
Photo: Supplied.
year nationwide.
Holly Robins was runner up for top academic achievement in year 12.
Holly was first in Design Technology, Digital Technologies and level 3/Year 13 Chemistry as a Year 12 student. She was second in Level 3 Physicsand gained Excellence in Mathematics.
Holly gained Proficiency in the Australian Maths Competition, Credit in the Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition, Credit in ICAS Science, and was a Mathswell team member competing in this year’s Mathematics competition.
Holly also gained the Newlands College senior Science prize.
Kathleen Wang gained the top academic achievement in year 11.
Kathleen was first in English, first equal in Mathematics and Science, second in Spanish and
Digital Technologies, and gained Excellence in Commerce.
She was a Mathswell team member competing in this year’s Mathematics competition and gained Distinction in the Junior Mathematics Competition.
Xiaoyu Huang was runner up for top academic achievement in year 11.
Xiaoyu was first in Physical Education, first equal in Science and third in Japanese.
He also gained Excellence in English and Food and Nutrition, and in level 2/Year 12 Mathematics as a Year 11 student
Xiaoyu was a Mathswell team member competing in this year’s Mathematics competition.
He gained credit in ICAS English and Merit in ICAS Mathematics.
He also gained Distinction in ICAS Science and in the Otago Mathematics Junior Competition.
I recently hosted a meeting which included local property developers and representatives from the City and Regional Councils. The background for the meeting was the need to ensure all people involved in providing more housing in our electorate, whether it be those building them or those regulating and permitting that building, understand the issues which govern the ability to build the houses everyone agrees we need.
There are essentially two types of development; greenfields and brownfields. Greenfields means building on currently undeveloped land, typically ex farmland on the edges of current urban areas, where infrastructure like sewers, water supply and other essential services don’t exist are usually built by the developer.
By the time you read this, we will know who the new President of the United States is. This is an event that has been hard to escape from even here in New Zealand, and a topic which is providing a welcome distraction from our own local issues. One real positive of having an individual like Donald Trump involved is that it almost forces people to take an interest in politics who might not otherwise, and that is no bad thing. While it may be argued people like him give politics and politicians a bad name, the other side of that argument could be that it could make people appreciate that the vast majority of politicians are not like that.
Brownfields development means rebuilding on existing sites, and there has been considerable discussion in recent times around how much intensification should be allowed in existing suburbs, especially changing of height limits to allow for more apartments.
My exposure to my fellow politicians, including local body representatives and even those who’s politics I don’t agree with, is that they actually want to do the right thing by their constituents and the country or region they represent. Being able to have a civilised and well-informed debate on issues, staying away from the
Both have their advantages and disadvantages; the Regional Council in particular see their role to prevent more
personal attacks and sheer bad manners which define bad politics, is where democracy is at its best. New Zealand largely has that civilised debate compared to many countries, although the polarisation of political tribes which has grown internationally is beginning to manifest itself here, especially around environment and race.
runoff and other material ending up in our harbours, especially the Porirua harbour in the case of development north of Johnsonville and Newlands. The Wellington City Council are concerned that the existing infrastructure cannot handle the pressure it comes under when new housing areas are developed. Existing infrastructure is aging and needs upgrading across our city, as evidenced by recent pipe failures. An advantage of intensification of existing areas means more people, therefore more ratepayers to pay for those upgrades.
Developers of course need to make a profit, and wish to keep their compliance costs as low as possible. Many believe the Resource Management Act is too cumbersome. We as government for our part have undertaken to rewrite that act.
The feedback was good, but the success will be when there are sufficient affordable houses to meetdemand. That is certainly my goal as your MP.
That, and of course having a vibrant and functioning Johnsonville Shopping Centre we can all be proud of.
There’s plenty to be getting on with.
I personally believe it is important for New Zealanders to be as informed as possible and not be forced to rely on talkback radio and internet algorithms for their information. That’s how we end up in polarised positions because we are only exposed to one set of views. My hope is that Trump’s presence on the political stage will encourage us all to look for the truth ourselves in different places and beyond personalities. Only that will prevent a situation where a recently convicted criminal could again be the leader of the free world, setting the world on a course which will affect us all in some way.
Newlands College Year 11 runner up Xoaoyu Huang (left) and top year 11 student Kathleen Wang. Photo: Supplied.
Top Marsden sportspeople awarded
By Frank Neill
Analin Rudd is Samuel Marsden Collegiate School’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year.
Analin was presented the Weston Cup, the pinnacle award of the school’s Sports Award evening.
First presented in 1995, the Weston Cup is awarded annually to the sportsperson of the year for their high achievement in sport at a school, regional and national level.
Analin collected a gold medal at the 2024 New Zealand Track and Field Championships when she won the under 18 triple jump.
She also placed sixth in the under 18 long jump.
Analin qualified for the 2024 Oceania Athletics Championship in Fiji, where she took the silver medal in the triple jump and placed fifth in the long jump.
The under 15 Coxed Quad team of rowers won the school’s Team of the Year Award.
The team of Charlie Fitzgerald, Imogen Hille, Isabella Sharp,Madeline Stinson and
The northern suburbs Christmas light competition is now open for registrations.
The competition is open to people who live in the 6037 or 6035 post code areas. Registrations can be made at Ray White Johnsonville, who are sponsoring the competition, between now and 5pm on Wednesday 20 November.
Homes that register will be detailed on a public map that will go live on 25 November.
Voting for the best light display will open at 5pm on 25 November and closes at 5pm on 20 December.
The winner will be announced on 22 December.
Millie Bonifant won the gold medal in this year’s Aon Maadi Cup Regatta.
This regatta is Rowing’s New Zealand secondary school championship event.
Phoebe Gray is the 2024 winner of the school’s sports All-Rounder of the Year Award
This award recognises a student who has achieved a high standard in at least two sports, as either an individual or as a representative of the school’s top teams over the last year.
Phoebe has been a member of five top school teams, including basketball, floorball, football, futsal and volleyball.
In addition, she was part of the Capital Women’s Wellington representative Futsal squad which competed at the North Island Athletics Championships.
Phoebe was also named in the Under 18 Capital Football Youth National Squad.
Just recently she was nominated for the Women’s Young Player of the Year at the Capital Football Awards.
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School’s Coxed Quad rowers, who won the 2024 Team of the Year Award. Photo: Supplied.
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School’s 2024 Sportsperson of the Year Analin Rudd wearing the triple jump gold medal she won this year. Photo: Supplied.
Support Summit
The Onslow Residents Community Association is running the Onslow Neighbourhood Support Summit at 7pm on Tuesday 19 November at the Khandallah Town Hall.
The summit will focus on the fact that in the event of an emergency a well connected community helps to improve safety, resilience and wellbeing for everyone.
The summit will promote the development of neighbourhood support groups to improve safety and connectedness.
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Fact and fiction in Karori
Best selling novelist Kate Mahoney and acclaimed nonfiction writer Clare Gleeson feature in presentations at Te Whare Pukapuka o Te M hanga / Karori Library at 6pm on 14 November.
The event will explore a number of questions, including:
a bestselling page turning book about Aotearoa’s past?
novel differs from the research for a non-fiction book?
differ from writing a nonfiction book?
Non-fiction and fiction both require great storytelling.
The unmissable Karori event will focus on what drew these two authors to their subjects, how they researched them and how they went about writing their books.
Kate Mahony is a long-time writer of short stories. Her work has been published in anthologies and literary jour-
nals internationally and in New Zealand.
“Secrets of the Land”, her debut novel, is a time hopping, page turning, haunting novel which grips from the start and has ridden high in the Aotearoa best-selling charts since its release.
Clare Gleeson is a Wellington historian and author. Her first book was “Meet me at Begg’s: the story of Charles Begg & Co” and she has published a range of articles on music-making and music retailing in New Zealand.
Her new book, “The Fairer Side of Buxton” is a gripping history book about this country's first landscape designer Alfred Buxton, who was the father of landscape design in New Zealand.
Mary McCallum will host the event. Mary is a poet and novelist, the director ofThe Cuba Press, and publishing director and editor of the award winning M karo Press.
New tunnels are ‘positive news’
By Frank Neill
Cr Diane Calvert, the Wharangi/ Onslow-Western Ward Councillor, has welcomed the government announcement of major transport upgrades for Wellington.
A second Mount Victoria tunnel and a duplicate Terrace Tunnel were among the Wellington transport initiatives that will go ahead, Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced on 5 November.
The transport package also includes upgrades to the road around the Basin Reserve.
“Wellingtonians have been calling for this and it’s finally being delivered,” Cr Calvert says.
“A functional bypass means we can open up our CBD streets and the Quays for better places for people –more pedestrian space, more housing, retail, hospitality, business.”
It is “absolutely positive news for Wellington city”.
The upgrades are “definitely just what the city needs for its future.
“Yes construction will be tough but it will bring millions [of dollars] into the city,” Cr Calvert says.
The NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) Board has confirmed next steps on the SH1 Wellington Improvements Road of National Significance(RoNS), including an expanded package to reduce Wellington’s gridlock and support economic growth, Minister Brown says.
“Our Government is committed
to delivering a second Mt Victoria Tunnel for Wellington to reduce congestion and unlock national and regional economic growth.
“I’m pleased to see the NZTA Board confirm the next steps for this RoNS to deliver on this commitment, including the addition of a duplicate Terrace Tunnel that will further boost productivity and enable people and freight to get to where they want to go, quickly and safely.
“State Highway 1 through Wellington is heavily congested at peak times, with forecast population growth across the region expected to increase travel demand across the network.
“Without improvements to this critical route, within 10 years the region could be looking at travel time increases of up to 50%betweenNgauranga and the Airport,” the Minister says.
Wellingtonians will welcome the
announcement, National List MP in h riu Nicola Willis says.
“For years Wellingtonians have been desperate for upgrades to vital transport infrastructure, and I am delighted that our government has enabled NZTA to deliver not only the promised second Mt Victoria Tunnel but other major improvements as well,” she says.
“These combined investments in our transport network will help to reduce the gridlock and support economic growth with peak travel time savings of 10 minutes from the Wellington Region to the CBD, hospital and airport.
“The inclusion of a duplicate Terrace Tunnel parallel to the existing one will help ease the frustrations caused by congestion when travelling southbound and enable faster and safer transportation of people and freight.
“This expanded package also includes upgrades to the Basin Reserve to reduce travel times and improve reliability for commuters,” she says.
“This plan will deliver real value for commuters and businesses, made possible through the record $32.9 billion investment in New Zealand’s transport network through the 2024-27 National Land Transport Programme.
“Our Government is committed to rebuilding the economy and strategic infrastructure investments are essential for enhancing productivity and driving growth,” Nicola Willis says.
Fireworks ban petition launched
A petition seeking a ban on public fireworks sales in New Zealand has been launched.
The Pawprint petition, organised by Animates, is available at www. pawprint.co.nz.
Around 30,000 people had signed when the “Independent Herald” went to print, and nearly as many animals had put down their paw prints as
signatures.
The petition asks the House of Representatives to ban the sale of fireworks to the New Zealand public.
The reason for the petition, the petition says, is that “fireworks sold to the public cause widespread terror and harm to pets and animals.
“Loud explosions can trigger extreme stress in animals, and result
in injuries, lost animals and even fatalities.
“The harm to animals caused by fireworks is not always limited to Guy Fawkes night due to the stockpiling and erratic use of fireworks.
“We argue that banning the public sale of fireworks is crucial to protect animals from fear, distress and harm,” the petition says.
Cr Diane Calvert. Photo Supplied.
Peace Projects in 170 Countries: HWPL Celebrates a Decade
of Global Commitment to Peace
From September 18, 2024, the 10th Anniversary of the HWPL World Peace Summit is being celebrated in South Korea and various locations worldwide reaching 122 countries. Under the theme ‘Creating World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration’, this event commemorates, global leaders’ and citizens’ commitment to peace that lasted for a decade.
HWPL stated that the purpose of the anniversary is to review achievements since 2014 and discuss future plans.
Headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) is an international NGO years of international cooperation for peace, HWPL has 500,000 members in 170 countries and signed MOAs or MOUs with 1,014 organizations in 105 countries.
Chairman Lee Man-hee of HWPL pointed out that division of religion caused tremendous loss of life, emphasizing that religions must take the lead in dialogue and understanding. “We must work together to create a world of peace and leave it as a legacy for future light that brings life to the global village. Only through love and peace can the world become one,” he said.
HWPL formed a partnership with the
intergovernmental organization Group of 7+ (G7+) and high-level political forum organization The Latin American Parliament (Parlatino) to develop peace initiatives. G7+ was established to unite conflictaffected countries by a vision of peace, stability, and development, with 20 member states, and PALATINO was founded to promote development and integration within a framework of full democracy, having 23 member states.
A peace project in the Timor-Leste was presented by Minister of Higher Education, Science and Culture, Dr. Jose Honorio da Costa Pereira Jeronimo. He explained that the Ministry and eight higher education institutions partnered with HWPL to introduce peace education in the country.
H.E., Prof., Dr. Emil Constantinescu, the 3rd President of Romania said “An incredible and impressive image proves that the faith in global peace is very much more than a mere initiative.
This peace summit engages social countries. In New Zealand, the event on Saturday, 21st September, themed “Creating a World Peace Community Through Regional Collaboration,” drew participants from various sectors dedicated to fostering global peace and harmony.
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Community projects shouldn’t be cut
By Frank Neill
Community projects like Khandallah Pool and the Grenada North community sports hub should not be cut from Wellington City Council’s Long Term Plan (LTP). This was stated by four Wellington City Councillors representing residents in the northern and western suburbs when they were contacted by the “Independent Herald”. They were commenting on a statement issued by Mayor Tory Whanau on 5 November where she listed a series of projects she has asked the council officers to “review and provide advice on options to reduce, defer or remove”.
“I’m not very happy with the list the Mayor has proposed,” the TakapŪ/Northern Ward Councillor Tony Cr Randle says.
“I think that community investment projects like Grenada North sports ground and Khandallah pool are a helluva lot more important to proceed with.
“From my perspective, what’s just as important is what’s not on her list, which includes the Golden Mile project and the zero waste programme.
“They should also be on the list too,” Cr Randle says. The cuts that “alarm him”, TakapŪ/Northern Ward Councillor Ben McNulty says, “are the community cuts – the Kilbirnie Skate Park, the Grenada North sport hub and the Khandallah Pool.
“These are all front line services, the kinds of facilities that have a real important purpose.”
In terms of Grenada North, the Pukehino/ Lambton Ward grew by 600 people at the latest count and the TakapŪ/Northern Ward grew by 2,200 people.
“There is a real argument that we should have more investment in the Northern Ward,” Cr McNulty says.
Rather than just seeing advice on the list of projects the Mayor has developed “I want to see the advice on absolutely everything we can do,”
Cr Mc Nulty says.
“I think everything should be up for considera-
tion.”
Some of the cuts proposed by the Mayor are “common sense”.
That included projects like Frank Kitts Park, the Begonia House rebuild, which has “absolutely bown out ... and is going to cost $26 million”, Te Ng kau Civic Square and the Bond Store upgrade.
“They were all projects councillors could choose to make in the future when the books allow for it,” Cr McNulty says.
“As we approach the official deliberations on the LTP amendment, it’s clear that tough decisions are needed to secure Wellington’s financial future,” Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward Councillor Diane Calvert says.
“The Mayor’s proposal to cut community projects like the Khandallah Pool (net savings of $3.4 million) and the Grenada North Sports Hub ($12.4 million) may seem like an easy solution, but these small savings won’t address the city’s urgent budget pressures.
“Even if we cut these projects entirely, the savings would be minimal compared to the larger, more critical issues we must address.
“This was exactly the approach taken during the last LTP process, which ultimately ended up with us having to revisit and redo it.
“Instead of focusing on low-cost community projects again, we must prioritise larger savings that will have a meaningful impact on our financial position in the coming years.
“By re-evaluating projects like waste management charges, scaling back the Golden Mile to focus on the Courtenay Precinct, and reassessing cycleways and transport priorities, we could save hundreds of millions of dollars.
“Pausing further changes to the Quays until the government’s planned tunnels are in place is another important financial and pragmatic step we should take.
“Cutting smaller community projects may shift the conversation to avoid the ‘elephants in the room’, but it doesn’t solve the city’s real financial
challenges.
“I, along with a number of my colleagues, am committed to finding solutions that are both financially responsible and in the best interests of all Wellingtonians.
“We need a Long Term Plan that is aligned with Wellington’s needs – financially sustainable and focused on what truly matters,” Cr Calvert says.
Like Cr Calvert, Cr Ray Chung also said the council needed to focus on larger projects rather than smaller ones, which would only save a couple of million here and a couple of million there.
“We have got to take out $500 million” from the spending currently in the LTP that the council will be reviewing.
“We have to to take out the Golden Mile ... and the organic waste project.
“They are the top two that need to come out immediately.
“That’s what I will be pushing for,” Cr Chung says.
In her news release Mayor Whanau said she had met with councillors on 5 November “to further discuss our LTP amendment in the lead up to official deliberations on 21 November.
“I remain committed to working effectively and constructively with councillors to find a solution to our insurance risk following the decision to not sell our airport shares.
“That includes looking at increasing our debt headroom, so we are better placed to respond to a disaster.
“Ahead of deliberations on 21 November, I have requested officers review and provide advice on options to reduce, defer or remove the following capex projects and programmes:
only on the work that council has a statutory obligation to do
be of reducing some of this unallocated funding
– with the possibility of doing smaller improvements now and deferring major improvements to outer years
ing for the Fale Male and Chinese Garden
low cost second spine bus route, cross city cycle connection and Cuba and Dixon St improvements
ment co-funding, whether we can prioritise completion of the primary network and get options for re-phasing the secondary routes.
“I acknowledge some of these projects are strongly supported by their communities and we will fully engage and listen to them throughout this process.
“In reviewing these projects I am endeavouring to stand by those key principles I set out, of not increasing rates, fixing our water and not cutting social housing or critical climate action.
“We are continuing to work hard to pass an LTP amendment that ensures we remain financially prudent while still delivering the best outcomes for the people of P neke and our planet.
“I am looking forward to hearing what the public thinks during consulation so that we can make these important decisions for Pneke, together,” the Mayor’s news release said.
Wellington City Councillors voted overwhelmingly on 30 May not to include closing the Khandallah Swimming Pool in its Long Term Plan (LTP). The council’s Long-term Plan, Finance and Performance Committee saw 17 members vote against including the pool closure in the LTP while just one member voted for the closure.
Update from your local city councillor
(Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward)
Council Long Term Plan Amendment
Over the next month, the Council is meeting to discuss its long term plan amendment. At this stage, we are still waiting on advice from Council staff on the amount of savings required over which years.
However I think most will agree that this Council needs to rein in its spending especially on nice to haves. Cutting community projects like the Khandallah Pool (net savings of $3.4m) and the Grenada North Sports Hub ($12.4m) may seem like an easy solution, but these small savings won’t address the city’s urgent budget pressures.
We need to re-evaluate expensive projects such as the $40m+ waste management charges (including organic collections), scale back the Golden Mile by $35m to focus on the Courtenay Precinct, and reassess cycleways and transport priorities ($150m+). We also need faster, cheaper, and more effective solutions for existing projects, such as the $592m upgrade to the city’s social housing. Pausing further changes to the Quays pragmatic step.
Double Tunnels
I am absolutely positively supportive of the decision from NZTA to proceed with doubling The Terrace and Mt Victoria tunnels. I’ve been championing this since 2017 when it was include The Terrace tunnel was a major misstep. I can’t see why spades should not be in the ground by late 2026 subject to this Council not holding back much needed progress for the city.
The council and city does need to play its part in getting the tunnels delivered as soon as possible and hold the government to account. Timing is good now as we revisit the to follow the tunnels and not go before them such as major changes on the Quays. The
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Three steps in the Davis Method for ADHD
(ADHD) is used to describe individuals
comes as 2 main types – inattentive and hyperactive - and there is also the combined version.
There are two main causes– boredom and confusion. People with ADHD are very intelligent and like dyslexics, are used to going into their own world to be entertained world boring.
A person with ADHD can experience time either faster or slower than reality and their understanding of concepts like change
Without a solid understanding of change, our understanding of consequence cannot be concrete. Without this, concepts of cause, effect, before and after cannot be sure.
Without an understanding of before and after, understanding of time cannot be attained, nor can concepts of sequence and how to create order be fully understood. This is why ADHD people repeat the same mistakes.
People with ADHD are picture thinkers. They convert language (both oral and written) into a picture or movie, process it and then act. If a negative instruction is given, they will often do the opposite to what is intended. That is because there
are no automatic pictures for words like “no”, “not”, “don’t”, “never”. If a picture that comes to mind is running, in their impulsivity or eagerness to please, they will implement that picture and do the opposite to what was instructed.
What can be done about it?
The person can be taught using the Davis methods, the concepts that are missing or incomplete in their identity. They can also learn how to manage their energy levels –physical, thoughts and emotions. We teach them how to create order and we turned out the way the person intended and help them to brainstorm different tactics and predict various outcomes. There are 3 steps to this programme:
1.Individuation and Self-Regulation: developing more presence, perception, self awareness; ability to regulate focus, stress and energy levels.
2.Identity Developent: learning life concepts.
3.Social Integration: facilitating social awareness and exploring different categories of relationships and associated behaviours.
If you want to find out more, contact Margot Young at Wellington Learning Solutions phone 021 673 119 or email margot@wls.co.nz
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Events Calendar
Kapiti Wellbeing Fair
St Peters Village Hall, Paekākāriki
Sun 10 Nov 10:30am
Music From The Movies - with guest vocalist Jess Deacon
Ōtaki Memorial Hall, Ōtaki
Sat 23 Nov 2:30pm
Ōtaki Pottery Club’s Public Raku Day!Ōtaki Pottery Club, Ōtaki, Sat 7 Dec 10:00am
So much to do in KAPITI
The Kapiti Women’s Triathlon, to be held on Sunday 23rd February 2025, is the longest-running women’s-only event in New Zealand.
This iconic contest began in 1983 with the aim of encouraging women and girls to get out and have a go, focusing on fun, fitness and health.
It remains an amazing ‘grass roots’ event for women, run by women with a low key fun and friendly approach where any woman can find a challenge to suit them. One of the unique aspects of this event is
the great Group training options available to everyone.
From openwater swim practices to cycle and run technique sessions and regular Sunday morning group swim sessions at Coastlands Aquatic Centre. Details can be found on the ‘Training’ page of kwt.org.nz website.
Women can choose to take part in the full triathlon, a duathlon, a team event, a fun run or the sprint distance triathlon for those who wish to push themselves.
From a 5km or NEW 10km fun run/walk
to a short/med/long-distance triathlon or duathlon , the Kāpiti Women’s Triathlon truly offers events for every ability – you choose your own level of challenge! The bike (or E-bike) and run component offers mostly flat terrain while giving you the best of Kāpiti’s coastal scenery.
Enter with your daughters, mothers and friends, either as individuals or in a team, and feel completely welcome by other like-minded wāhine.
$16.90 – check out the Blackboard
Every 2nd Weds, starts 6.30pm next session Sunday 24 Nov
HISTORY
Preserved
Exhibitions of: Iwi, World Wars, Rail, Marine, Colonial, the Signal Box
Next to State Highway 59, Paekakariki Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 11am to 3pm www.stationmuseum.org.nz
Jailhouse Pottery
announces the significant return of six in Nelson.
This meaningful translocation marks a milestone in the collaborative conservation
Koata, who entrusted these taonga species to the reserve’s care for the last two decades.
manaakitanga, acknowledging the profound
Among the tuatara being returned, two Head Start programme and came to the tuatara represent not only the success of this
If you’d like to get involved as a volunteer, KWT can find a role for you. Jennifer Turnbull:
vital conservation initiative but the deep respect for taonga species in the culture
Koata. The remaining four tuatara are juveniles, born at to parent tuatara Droopy and Sam,
Sanctuary marks the next chapter in their journey, supported by the Brook
This return exemplifies the deep trust steward of native species and as a beacon of conservation for the future of Aotearoa’s unique biodiversity.
Jenny Turnbull – Ceramics, Pottery, Sculpture on the Kapiti Coast Arts Trail
The second weekend of the Kapiti Coast
Kiln built last year by The kilns at Te Horo
Also on display and for sale are some Clay Week run this year.
The week following the Kapiti Coast
Art trail, is the Ceramics New Zealand November, run around New Zealand. are opening their studios and show their work. Potters in the Wellington region are listed on the poster.
that handmade gift for someone special, or book into a specialised pottery workshop at Summerstone Ceramics.
History at Paekakariki Station Museum
Come and join us at the Paekakariki Station
platform. Learn about our rich and colourful social and cultural local history through displays, stories, photos and archives.
a collection of WWII items from the U.S. Take time to pop into Kakariki Books by appointment.
Dinner and music at Finn’s Paekakariki!
Every month Finn’s have their monthly live music gig so it’s a great chance to have a good time.
Finn’s is a popular hub at Paekakariki and only a few minutes’ walk from the railway station and right on State Highway 59 which means it is very easy for visitors to get to by train from Wellington, or by car, making it the ideal
getaway destination for that weekend away from the pressures of city life and work. It is a boutique hotel of superior
facilities so why not book a room for the holidays?
Don’t forget to check out the nearby
Right next to Paekakariki Station!
Portraits by Julia Lynch wanted
The New Zealand Portrait Gallery Te PŪkenga Whakaata is on a nationwide callout for portraits painted by the renowned artist Julia B Lynch (1896–1975) who joined the Sisters of Mercy and taught at St Mary’s College in Thorndon from 1924.
This special exhibition, set to run from June to September 2025, will celebrate Julia's exceptional career and her profound influence as both a celebrated artist and beloved art teacher. Known to many as Sister Mary Lawrence, her portraits offer a unique glimpse into her artistic gifts and her personal connection with the community she painted.
As the Gallery, College and Sisters prepare for this landmark exhibition, which coincides with the College’s 175th anniversary, they are reaching out to the community to locate portraits of former students.
The gallery is inviting students, families, and collectors from across New Zealand to help locate paintings of students for the exhibition, titled “Julia Lynch: A Dedicated Life”. Whether individuals possess a cherished portrait by Lynch from their school days or are aware of someone who does, their contributions are sought.
“Portraits of her students will play a crucial
Lynch’s remarkable artistic achievements but also provide a profound reflection on her significant contributions as a mentor, educator and woman of faith,” the exhibition’s Curator Penelope Jackson syas.
“The display will be enriched by public programmes designed to delve into and celebrate Lynch’s lasting impact on the art world.
“We invite you to participate in this nationwide celebration of Julia Lynch’s legacy. By sharing your portrait stories, you will help us pay tribute to a true icon of New Zealand’s art history.”
To participate people are asked to take a photograph of the portrait (a simple phone photo is acceptable) and upload the photograph and complete the form online at https://www. nzportraitgallery.org.nz/exhibitions/2024/ julia-lynch.
“This exhibition will not only showcase Julia Julia Lynch’s self portrait. Image Supplied.
For more information or to contact the New Zealand Portrait Gallery visit https://www. nzportraitgallery.org.nz/.
role in bringing to life an exhibition that honours Lynch’s legacy and her remarkable impact on both portraiture and education,” Jaenine Parkinson, Director of the NZ Portrait Gallery says.
ON... O WHAT’S
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World record bid in Newlands
By Frank Neill
Ken Looi, one of the world's top unicyclists, will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longestdistance ridden on a unicycle in 24 hours.
Life Art Class
5.30-7.15pm Wednesdays, Untutored. St Andrews on The Terrace. Entrance lane at right of church. $15.00 waged / $9 unwaged. Please bring your own materials.
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Ngaio Repair Cafe is free, open Saturday 16 November,10am - 1pm, Ngaio Union Church, corner Crofton Road and Kenya Street.
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Dr Looi will make his world record bid at Newlands Intermediate School, where he was once a student.
The current world record is 453.8km, held
Johnsonville School Enrolments for Terms 1 and 2 of 2025
Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme. Applications for out of zone places are now being invited for students wishing to enrol between 3 February 2025 and 27 June 2025.
The Board has determined that 12 Year 0/1 places are available during this enrolment period.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 25 November 2024.
If a ballot for out of zone places is required it will be held on Tuesday 26 November 2024.
Please contact Nicola Hunter in the school office for details regarding the application process. Ph 478 7155 or email office@johnsonville.school.nz
by Sam Wakeling from the United Kingdom. Dr Looi, a Wellington GP, hopes to raise $5,000 for the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research from his ride.
He is already a world record holder for the 24 hour unicycle ride.
Sam Wakelin’s mark is “a tough record to beat, but I held it in 2005, riding 378.7km, or 814 laps of the Basin Reserve,” Dr Looi says.
“I've got great support, unicycle technology has improved a lot in 20 years, so I'm confident I can do it again.”
THURSDAY
He will ride a carbon fibre and titanium unicycle with time trial handlebars, and has to average 21km/hr in order to reach his target of 500km.
Dr Looi’s record attempt will take place between 8am on 16 November and 8am on 17 November on a 390 metre oval concrete track at Newlands Intermediate School. If the weather is unfavourable the postponement date is 23 and 24 November. For more information and to sponsor Dr Looi’s ride visit https://adventureunicyclist. com/24hr-record-24/.
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Contract killer (11)
Deep waterhole, well (8)
Newspaper boss (6)
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Ettiene Kirsty
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French manor house (7)
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Board game (8)
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Dr Ken Looi riding his unicycle around Lake Taupo. Photo: Supplied.
Micah Conroy stars for Onslow
By Frank Neill
Micah Conroy starred with both the bat and ball for Onslow’s premier Cricket XI in the opening round of the Ewen Chatfield Trophy 50-over competition on 2 November.
Onslow scored a convincing six wicket victory over Eastern Suburbs in the match.
The team’s Vice-Captain, Micah came within striking distance of a century when he scored 95 runs from just 79 deliveries. He also took four wickets at a cost of 40 runs during the high scoring encounter.
Batting first Eastern Suburbs reached 274 when they were bowled out by Onslow. Onslow surpassed Eastern’s total for the loss of just four wickets, finishing with 278 runs.
Sam Keegan also performed outstandingly with the bat for Onslow, reaching his half century. He was 51 not out when Onslow completed the rout.
Dave Hancock was the other not out batsman, finishing on 24 which he scored from only 22 deliveries.
Devon Vishvaka also contributed well with the bat, scoring 29.
Two Onslow bowlers took two wickets each – Elliott Seddon with two for 46 and Matthew Scoble with two for 56.
Onslow’s next match sees them play Karori at Karori Park on 9 November. Karori did not fare so well in their opening Ewen Chatfield Trophy match, losing to Taita. Batting first Taita was all out for 166. They then bowled Karori out for 128. Sam French was Karori’s top scorer with 38 while Shivang Choudhary scored 23. Yashraj Kalsi and Jakob Vandenberg both bowled outstandingly for Karori.
They both finished with figures of three wickets for 31 runs.
Kevin Weerasundara was also among the wicket takers with two for 37 and Max Sargentina took one wicket for just 10 runs.
Johnsonville and Upper Hutt United shared the honours in their Hazlett Tropy division 2 match on 2 November. With both teams scoring 258 runs the match was drawn. Johnsonville lost nine wickets in its turn at bat while Upper Hutt lost seven. Will Martin starrred with the bat for Johnsonville, reaching 92 runs, while Matthew Nell scored 38. Sean Wakelin performed very well with both the ball and the bat, taking four wickets for 51 runs and scoring 23 runs from just 17 deliveries.
Maximus Petrie, Reece Edgecombe and Connor Lusty each claimed one Upper Hutt wicket. Johnsonville’s next match sees them face Wainuiomata at Alex Moore Park on 9 November.
Karori women Footballers win
By Hamish Wareham
North Wellington ponder what could have been, while Karori prepare for the Women's National League final.
Saturday saw a massive game in the National Women’s League with Waterside Karori hosting Canterbury United Pride at David Farrington Park.
Canterbury raced out to a 2-0 lead after 10 minutes. Goals from Tupelo Dugan and Emma Starr had the game back on level terms at half time.Kendall Pollock scored Karori’s winner in the 78th minute, as they overturned a two goal deficit to move three points clear of third spot with just three rounds remaining in the Women’s National League until the final. Wellington United’s quest for a top two spot took another blow, as they fell 2-0 to league leaders Auckland United at Keith Hay Park. For the third year in a row, North Wellington took part in the National Youth League championship finals held at NZCIS in Upper Hutt over the weekend. A large chunk of the North Wellington side backed up after competing in
the National Under 19 tournament in Napier over Labour weekend.
Having finished eighth in 2022 and seventh in 2023 North Wellington wanted to improve on their previous two finishes.
Things were looking up in their opening game against Christchurch United. As goals from Liam Boyd-Smith, Trey Fenemor and Benji Holden had North’s 3-0 ahead at halftime. As many second half goals, though, came to Christchurch, including a 96th minute equaliser that sent the game to a penalty shootout. United goalkeeper Joseph Chalabi came up trumps saving two out of North Wellington's three penalties whilst the third hit the post, meanwhile the Cantabrians scored their three and advanced to the semi final stage. Saturday saw North Wellington emerge on the wrong side of another high scoring game, falling 3-2 to Miramar with goals to Boyd-Smith and Hamish Clark.
Sunday saw them end on a positive note with a 1-0 win over Tasman/Malbrough with Fenemor scoring a 70th minute goal that proved the difference maker.
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Four wins for Churton Park athletes
Churton Park School students performed outstandingly, including taking out four victories, at the Northern Zone Primary Schools Athletics competition on 4 November.
Andrew Thurston won the year 6 boys 800 metres and Jackson Brown completed an 800 metres double when he finished first in the year 5 boys race.
Kaia Te Paa also won her event, the year 6 girls high jump and the school’s fourth victory came when Angela Deng won the year 5 vortex. These four athletes qualified for the upcom-
ing inter-zone championships. The year 5 girls relay team finished as runners up in their event and the year 5 boys relay team came home in third place.
Tyson Yee was the other Churton Park School athlete to gain a top three finish when he was third in the year 6 boys high jump. Anders Yalden came close to a medal placing when he finished fourth in the year 6 boys 150 metres and Kaia Te Pass also gained a fourth place finish in the year 6 girls 150 metres.
Micah Conroy, who starred with both the bat and the ball in Onslow’s win over Eastern Suburbs. Photo: Supplied.
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