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Creating beautiful Altissime sound

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After three days of competitive recitals, Altissime sang with more than 800 other talented young singers in a Gala Concert on the Sunday night.

International and New Zealand based adjudicators made their decisions based on all the sessions and the prize winners were announced, with Altissime winning gold.

Louisa Boyer also featured

among the awards. She received third prize in the NZCFSOUNZ Choral Composition competition with “Lamentum”.

“Our 2023 choir leaders Louisa [Boyer] and Eva [Stein] have been outstanding, arranging extra rehearsals to get everyone up to performance standard,” Marsden’s Musical Director Marian Campbell says.

“Maaike Christie Beekman

is a phenomenal musician and we are incredibly lucky to have her leading the choir, and creating the beautiful Altissime sound.”

The gold award is a fitting acknowledgement of the hard work and dedication the Marsden students have devoted to their art, the expert guidance from their musical director, Maaike Christie-Beekman, and the superb accompaniment

New roof for church hall

The St Anne’s Church hall is sporting a new roof thanks to a generous Lion Foundation grant.

Located in Northland, the hall is used regularly by the community in term time for weekly activities such as Pilates, Mainly Music (Wednesdays), Northland Toy Library (Saturdays), after school care by Northland Kidz Club and for monthly activities like ‘Thursday Munch’ and ‘Messy Church’.

It is also available for hire and for other parish activities as well as being the hub for Northland Kidz Club’s school holiday programmes.

“The roof was clearly showing its age and the effects of the Wellington

weather,” says Carolyn Cordery, a warden at St Anne’s Church.

“We are very grateful to the Lion Foundation and also Darren Badger and the team at JB Roofing who did a fantastic job,” Carolyn says.

The hall will see a lot of activity in September as, in addition to hosting a Saturday market on 16 September, where there will be deli items and plants for sale, a “meet the candidates” pre-election meeting will be held at the hall on Wednesday 27 September at 7.30pm.

The opportunity to meet Wellington Central candidates is eagerly anticipated.

and support from Marsden’s Director of Music, Marian Campbell.

On day one Altissime performed Ave Verum Corpu by Francis Poulenc, Il est Bel et Bon by Pierre Passereau and Mihi by David Hamilton. On day two their repertoire included Estou Amor Aqui by Julio Dominguez and A Foggy Day (In London Town) by George Gershwin.

The St Anne’s Church hall with its new roof.

Photo: Supplied.

LGWM not answering questions

By Frank Neill

Let’s Get Wellington Moving (LGWM) has failed to answer questions the “Independent Herald” has asked them about the level of opposition to their proposal to remove 70 cars parks in Johnsonville and Moorefield Roads so cycle lanes can be installed.

The “Independent Herald” emailed LGWM on 28 August asking what is LGWM’s timeline for releasing the final plan for Johnsonville.

Six further questions were also put to LGWM. These were:

1. How many submissions did LGWM receive?

2. What was the total number of responses LGWM received, including submissions and the number of people in surveys?

3. How many (of the total number of responses) were in favour of the cycleways in Johnsonville Road?

4. How many people opposed the cycleways in Johnsonville Road?

5. How many (of the total number of responses) were in favour of removing car parks?

6. How many (of the total number of respondents) were opposed to removing car parks?

LGWM replied on 5 September. Their full reply, provided by LGWM programme director Sarah Gardner, was:

“Thanks for your interest in the work we have underway to create more connected, safe and efficient travel choices for Wellingtonians as they move between the central city and the Johnsonville and N anga area.

“We thank the community

for the positive engagement on options for the Johnsonville and N nga project.

“The preferred option for the project is scheduled to be shared with the community later this year, ahead of approval by our programme partners.

“You’ll find a breakdown of the information we have on the submissions in the Johnsonville and Ng ranga Engagement Report. This was published earlier this year on our website.”

This engagement report does not, however, outline in any way the number of people who made submissions opposing the removal of car parks so cycle lanes can be installed.

Neither does the report state how many people who made submissions opposed the plan to install cycle lanes.

The engagement report does summarise the submissions,

surveys, LGWM’s “social pinpoint” sites and letters on the Johnsonville plan.

This shows a total of 1,304 community submissions, and that 284 people completed a survey by LGWM.

Just how many of the submissions opposed the removal of car parks in Johnsonville and Moorefield Roads is not known at this point.

However, the Johnsonville Business Grooup and the Johnsonville Community Association have, in response to an Official Information Act request to LGWM, received scanned copies of the submissions with the names of the submitters redacted.

They plan to collate information about the submissions over the next week.

Although the exact percentage of submissions opposing the re-

moval of car parks is not known, it is likely to be around 90%.

LGWM published its plan to remove most of the roadside public car parking around in Johnsonville so protected cycleway lanes could be installed last year and opened the plan for submissions, which closed on 5 December.

The plan called for the removal of the following car parks:

8 parks on Moorefield Road outside the new library and swimming pool complex and the Johnsonville Community Hall;

20 parks (used by park and ride commuters catching buses and trains) on Moorefield Road near Broderick Road;

42 parks on Johnsonville Road outside the shops and Post Office – including two mobility parks; and the taxi rank on Johnsonville Road.

Art exhibition

Karori Arts and Crafts will hold its 2023 Art Exhibition at its purpose-built facility, the Newman Centre, 7 Beauchamp Street, from 10am to 4pm on 9 and 10 September. The exhibition is a celebration of art and artists.

Karori Arts and Crafts offers courses and workshops across a wide variety of arts and crafts, including classes and workshops for children and teens. See www.kacc.org.nz.

Staying safe

Khandallah’s next Staying Safe class for older drivers will be held at the Khandallah Cornerstone Community Centre, Khandallah Town Hall from 10am to 2pm on 11 October.

Staying Safe is a free classroom-based refresher workshop. Age Concern runs these workshops in partnership with Waka Kotahi.

Registration is required. To register and for more information phone 04 499 6648 or visit www.acwellington.org.nz/ events/staying-safe/.

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With the piles of submissions on Let’s Get Wellington Moving’s plan to remove car parks from the Johnsonville Triangle (from left) Judith Grey from Nada Bakery and the Johnsonville Business Group; Darren Bottin, President of the Johnsonville Community Association; Becca Johnston from Nada Bakery; and Wellington City Councillor Tony Randle. Photo: Paul Stapp.

Fire and Flow at Cashmere

By Frank Neill

Cashmere Avenue School students enjoyed two evenings of “Fire and Flow” performances on 31 August and 1 September.

Chris Hendry and Ari Taiaroa of Te Ahi Ora visited the school in Khandallah to lead the “Fire and Flow” event.

After Chris and Ari put on two performances, where they did a

variety of moves with sticks lighted at both ends and with a lighted hoop, students and w u had the opportunity to have a go at fire performance themselves in a safe setting.

The students had been training for their performances during the school day.

“This has been a really great opportunity for us,” Cashmere Avenue School’s Tumuaki/Principal ,

Adelle Jensen says.

“Our children have had a unique chance to explore this” fire au fire training.

“Having these sorts of community events ... has been really special,” Ms Jensen says, especially after the disruptions that occurred as a result of Covid.

The fire au training gave the students the opportunity to enhance their co-ordination skills

as well as learn about the care they need to take with fire.

“Some of our children shone in a way they don’t usually shine, which is cool,” Ms Jensen says.

The two-day experience with fire au training was organised and co-ordinated by Cashmere Avenue School teacher Jennifer Neill.

An emerging art form, “Fire and Flow” is a unique activity. It is half performing art, half extreme sport.

The discipline connects the mind and the body in an incredibly enjoyable manner, while encouraging creativity and self expression.

Fire performance offers a display of skill, and is highly entertaining to both observe and perform.

Working with schools provides an avenue to improve confidence, mental wellbeing, physical health, and community connectedness.

Karori meet the candidates starts at 7pm

By Frank Neill

The incorrect time for Karori’s “meet the candidates” meeting was printed in last week’s issue of the “Independent Herald”.

The meeting, which will be held at the Karori Baptist Church will start at 7pm on 26 September.

.This “meet the candidates” meeting is being jointly hosted by the Karori Residents Association and the Rotary Club of Karori.

Karori is in the Wellington Central electorate and seven candidates are standing for Wellington Central.

They are Scott Sheeran (Na-

tional), Ibrahim Omer (Labour), Tamantha Paul (Green), Natalia Albert (Opportunies), Michael Appleby (Legalise Cannabis), Taylor Arneil (NZ First and Meg Lim (Vision NZ).

The “Independent Herald” was not made aware of the “meet the candidates” meeting that will take place in Northland.

The Northland “meet the candidates” meeting will be held in St Anne’s Church hall at 7:30pm on 27 September.

Northland is also in the Wellington Central electorate.

St Anne’s Church hall will also be

a polling booth on election day, 14 October, from 9am to 7pm.

Voters can also vote in advance at St Anne’s Church hall on the two Thursdays and Fridays before election day – 5, 6, 12 and 13 October when the hall will be open from 11am to 3pm and on Saturday 7 October when the hall will be open from 9am to 4:30pm.

There will also be “meet the candidates” meetings in Johnsonville, Khandallah, Ngaio, and Wadestown. All these suburbs are in the electorate.

Six candidates are standing in the electorate. They are current iu

MP Greg O’Connor (Labour), list MP Nicola Willis (National), Jessica Hammond (Opportunities), Martin Jenkins (Protect & Prosper New Zealand), Patrick Lim (Vision NZ) and Stephanie Rodgers (Green).

The Johnsonville meeting will be held at the Johnsonville Community Centre, Moorefield Road from 7:30pm to 9:30pm. The doors will be open from 7pm. This meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube.

There will be two meetings in Khandallah. both at the Khandallah Town Hall.

The first will be held on 19 September from 7 to 9pm and the second on 20 September from 1:30 to 3:30pm.

The Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents’ Association is hosting its “meet the candidates” event at the Ngaio Town Hall at 7:30pm on 29 September.

The Wadestown Residents’ Association is hosting its “meet the candidates” meeting on 18 September.

It will be held at St Luke’s Church Hall, 34 Pitt Street, starting at 7pm. The doors to the hall will open at 6:30pm.

Cashmere Avenue School students performing during the “Fire and Flow” event. Photo: Supplied.

Hugo Richards performing during Cashmere Avenue School’s “Fire and Flow” event.

Photo: Frank Neill.

Julian Timmins during his “Fire and Flow” performance. Photo: Frank Neill.

Chris Hendry of Te Ahi Ora demonstrating working with fire sticks. Photo: Frank Neill.

Botanic Gardens creates a new first

Wellington’s Botanic Garden ki Pae has become the first plant nursery in Aotearoa to successfully ditch gas heaters and use heated pipes to keep their glasshouses warm.

Wellington City Council says the gas heaters previously installed in the glasshouses blew hot air at floor level and were often temperamental and unreliable.

They used up to 33,000 kWh of gas per month in the winter – around the same usage as 30 average Kiwi homes use in a year.

As well as being costly, the unpredictable temperatures caused health issues in the plants, the council says.

When it came time to repair the heaters, the gardens’ team began consulting with different organisations about how they could be more energy efficient and climate-positive. A solution soon came forward to use CO2 heat pumps.

As this type of system was a first to be used for a plant nursery, the team received funding by Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to install a hot water heat pump, which uses two units to pump water heated to 90 degrees through pipes running underneath work benches and evenly distributing heat.

A year on from the installation, the results show how beneficial this work has been, says Wellington Gardens Manager, David Sole.

“It’s amazing to see that we’ve halved our glasshouse operating costs and had a 64% reduction in energy use and a 100% reduction in gas consumption.”

“We are also seeing an improvement in our plants, with our staff noticing that the leaves aren’t drying out as much now with consistent temperatures,” he says.

Energy Advisor, Jess Roberts adds that the work didn’t happen in isolation and there are plans to roll out similar gas reduction and gas removal projects this out across other

facilities in the city.

“What we’ve achieved at the Botanic Gardens is what we want to do everywhere else. Doing a smaller scale project like this one shows how much we can optimise systems and roll out similar these changes in our facilities.”

Council Climate Action Strategy Lead, Mike Sammons says the project shows innovation in the move to being net-zero by 2050, as part of Te Atakura – First to Zero, our climate action plan.

“This project shows how we are moving in the right direction, especially when we have low carbon energy solutions at a place that is loved by Wellingtonians for its beautiful plants, trees and flowers,” Mr Sammons says.

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The new heated pipes underneath plants in the Botanic Garden’s plant nursery.

Photo: Supplied.

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AED trainiing in Karori

A group of 18 Karori United Tennis Club members, friends, and members of Karori community groups gathered at the club on 29 August to receive a brush-up on their cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills and to learn how to correctly use correctly the new automated emergency defibrillator (AED).

The new AED was recently installed under cover at the club’s carpark at 17 Campbell St, Karori.

Other AEDs are scattered around Karori

and are to be used in the same way.

The training was organised by the tennis club’s secretary Sharon Cottrell.

The iinstructor Nick attended courtesy of Wellington Free Ambulance where Nick works as an emergency despatch controller.

Nick commenced by expressing thanks to the Lloyd Morrison Foundation for its financial support in facilitating such retraining sessions and the availability of AEDs to communities.

Update from your local city councillor

(Wharangi/Onslow-Western Ward)

WCC Community Facilities Plan

Last week Council heard from concerned residents about the proposed future plan for its communities facilities. Concerns were raised about the criteria the report was support from Khandallah and Ngaio submitters on the value they have in respect of local facilities ie libraries, community centres, Nairnville recreation centre and be encouraging all committee members to take on board the feedback.

Karori Bike Lanes

Local residents submitted on the Birdwood St bike lane a couple of weeks ago. Despite the local knowledge they brought to the Council Committee hearings, these were ignored by the majority of the committee who voted to support the proposal in the form presented by staff.

12th September for one month. Please ensure you have your say Station/Burma Rds intersection (Khandallah)

Council staff have said that a new preferred option involving a roundabout will Construction is targeted for 2024.

Please get in touch if you have a question or concern

He began by asking each person attending to estimate out of 10 their considered individual level of competence in bringing back to consciousness a person found to be unresponsive and not breathing. Estimates spanned from 3 to 7, showing a decided lack of confidence, probably due to lack of recent tuition and practice.

Nick took the audience through the essential steps required to apply CPR to a person found unresponsive and not breathing, since this was a certain indication that the person had suffered a cardiac arrest, where the heart had stopped performing its essential function of circulating blood and oxygen around the body, and especially to the brain.

The first step is always to check that the site is not subject to safety risks to either the patient or yourself. If so, your first duty is to protect yourself and, if practicable, remove the patient to a safer place.

The second is to check for any response by the patient given oral or other stimulus.

If there is no response, the situation is serious, and you must then call for help by ringing 111 and providing the operator with your location as accurately as possible. Also, if someone else is present, send them to find an AED close by.

You are now on your own (unless others are present to help) until emergency attenders arrive and take over.

Tilt the head of the patient to ensure that the airways are clear, check for breathing (look, listen and feel) and, if none, commence CPR by compressing the patient’s chest about 5cm (for an adult) at the rate of twice a second, using hands, full arms and using your rock-

ing body weight to apply the necessary force. Generally, human bodies have residual oxygen in the blood, so chest compression is the most important action. If someone else can provide a couple of puffs of air into the lungs every thirty compressions that will help. Otherwise, you should do this yourself.

The important thing is to keep the chest compressions going until the emergency responders arrive, which is unlikely to be long in an urban situation.

If an AED is available, the chances of survival of the patient improve considerably since it can shock an unresponsive heart into beating again.

Nick demonstrated the ability to apply paddle pads on the bare torso in accordance with the oral instructions of the AED, which then automatically analysed the heart’s condition and decided whether to apply an electric shock across the heart region to restart the heart.

The essential thing is to follow exactly the oral instructions of the AED as to any further actions, such as subsequent shock attempts.

At the end of the instruction, Nick asked again how confident each person felt about helping someone who was unresponsive and not breathing.

The audience members responded with much higher figures than at the start of the session. The audience showed their appreciation for Nick’s well spent time.

The AED at KUTC’s premises 16 Campbell St is available for both club and community use and may be obtained by calling 111 and entering the access code provided by the operator.

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You don’t – give them to their grandparents and enjoy your holiday kid free.

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Just came back from my holiday with my daughters.

Hamish Turnbull Depends who is paying –and if they have jobs.

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When they are old enough to get a job and pay for themselves.

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Always – love having quality, shared time.

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Always welcome but a struggle to get teens along with you.

Some of the participants practising CPR during the training in Karori. Photo: Supplied.

Enhancing northern end of park

The Trelissick Park Group’s 3 September working bee focussed on enhancing the Waikowhai Street verge bordering the northern end of the park. Participants cleared weeds from around previous plantings, put in some more plants and cutout some non-endemic trees and a clump of agapanthus.

One member removed an arum lily from across the Korimako Stream nearby. The new Wellington City Council Western Park Ranger Martin McCrudden and his partner visited and helped with the weeding. New volunteers are always welcome to the Trelissick Park Group and can make contact by emailingtrelissickgroup@gmail.com.

5 Mortgage/Debt Tips? YIP!

Hey Everyone! The pressures of high interest rates, and cost of living is cranking up. More and more people globally are struggling and there doesn’t appear to be any relief any time soon. Paying off debt is one of the best investments you can make now and a mortgage is typically the biggest debt people are dealing with at the moment. Here are 5 tips that may help take some pressure off your mortgage (and other debt) faster.

1. Make fortnight payments: Instead of paying your mortgage/debt once a month, consider making fortnightly payments. This will result in an extra payment each year, which can help you pay off your debt faster. Plus, you’ll save a lot of interest over the entire loan.

2. Increase your payment amount: If you have extra cash each month, consider increasing your payment amount. Any payments over the interest cost are taken off your balance and into your equity (for mortgages). This is your money, that you could access again if needed. You can also make lump sum payments at the end of each fixed term. If you received a bonus, tax refund or have come into some bulk cash, consider putting that money aside for a lump payment.

3. Offset Mortgages: If you are self-employed / running a business or have money sitting somewhere (but don’t want to put it into the mortgage just yet), consider switching to an off-set facility, a few banks offer this, and you can use the money to off-set your mortgage and save some interest, whilst still having the flexibility of access. This is commonly used for people who have money sitting in a business and don’t want to draw it out.

4. Break up your loans: For mortgages, consider splitting it into smaller loans on different loan periods, this way you can mitigate some risks around interest rate changes by having different terms, but also gives you opportunities to make lump payments. If you

are self-employed or running a business, it may also be easier for your accountant to differentiate expenses.

5. Cut Expenses and Redirect Savings: Review your monthly expenses and identify areas where you can cut back. Redirect the money you save from these cutbacks into your mortgage payments. This can include reducing discretionary spending, dining out less frequently, canceling unused subscriptions or shopping around for better prices on the same item.

If you have a mortgage and you are struggling with other higher interest debt, it will be worth considering getting a loan against your house at a mortgage rate and pay off those high-interest debts. If you would like a health check on your property situation/mortgage, get in touch and we’ll go through a strategy plan together.

Have a great week everyone!

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A Trelissick Park Group volunteer clearing weeds at the northern end of the park. Photo: Supplied.

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So much to do in KAPITI

and sculptor Adrienne Spratt and her Waiorua Gallery which will this year be part of the

Beautiful sculptural, wall and framed artworks are also created using these techniques, all in She also produces natural soaps, creams and balm products using natural plants and ingredients sourced from the island.

Sonja Williams says having the gallery on come true.

and it’s the subject of so many of our artists’ be able to visit the island as part of the Art Trail and see exquisite art works inspired by and created from materials sourced from the island itself.”

Waiorua Gallery can only be reached by taking a 20-minute boat trip across

Paekakariki Station Museum

The Paekakariki Station Precinct Trust was formed by local people, who were concerned about the decline of Paekakariki’s rail heritage. The primary objective is to ensure that the 1909 station was saved. The Paekakariki Station Precinct Trust was formed and work started on a rebuild of the station interior. The completion of this major reconstruction work saw the Paekakariki Rail and Heritage Museum opened in 1995.

The Daffodil Express

Adult return $115; Child $70

Sunday 10th September 2023

Departs Wellington Platform 9 at 8:20am. Arrives back 5pm.

Paekakariki Railway Station Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 11am to 3pm

Events Calendar

Niko Ne Zna – NZ’s 9-Piece Balkan Brass Extravaganza

St Peter’s Hall, Paekākāriki, Fri 15 Sept 8:00pm

Kapiti Coast Quilters Exhibition

Southward Car Museum, Otaihanga Rd, Paraparaumu

16, 17 Sept 9:00am–4:00pm

Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic Southward Car Museum, Otaihanga Rd, Paraparaumu

7 Oct 8:00pm

operating trips at set times available each in November (Saturdays 4th and 11th, and as there are limited spaces each trip. Book online, by email or phone: https://kapitiisland.rezdycom/ 571381/2023-arts-trail-waioruagallery

Email: bookings@kapitiisland.com Phone: 0800 527 484

Coast Art Trail visit

Argyle Trio to Perform for Waikanae Music Society

The Argyle Trio perform in Kapiti on Sunday 17 September. Led by wellknown violinist Wilma Smith, the trio features brilliant cellist Matthias Balzat who graduated from Waikato University at 17, and outstanding Australian pianist Lawrence Matheson.

ARGYLE PIANO TRIO

Wilma Smith , Matthias Balzat andLaurence Matheson

Beethoven, Smetana andDvo ák

2.30pm, Sunday 17 September

NOTE: CHANGE OF VENUE

They will perform Beethoven, Smetana is a cheerful work, contrasting with the deep sadness of Smetana’s music which was written after the death of his daughter.

which a brooding melancholy alternates with lively exuberance. The famous

Waikanae Hall repairs mean that this in Raumati. For ticket information: www.waikanaemusic.org.nz or phone (022) 3455 316.

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Help keep predators out

Zealandia Te M e is asking people not to leave items leaning against its ecosanctuary fence.

This follows Zealandia receiving reports of signage, mountain bikes and other items being left against the fence.

“Our 2.2metre tall, 8.6k metre long fence is what keeps rare taonga species safe,” Zealandia says.

“While seemingly harmless, these left items provide easy access to opportunistic agile predators like weasels and rats who could use them to jump over the protective rounded top hat. The damage a single weasel could do in the sanctuary could be catastrophic to at-risk native species living at Zealandia.

“If you are biking or walking

around the outside of the fence, please don’t lean things against it, even if just for a second. It takes all of us to bring these native species back to our city, and the fence is one of the most integral pieces of the journey,” Zealandia says.

Zealandia Te M e is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary

500-year vision to restore the valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to pre-human state.

Set around a picturesque reservoir, in Karori Zealandia Te M ne is home to some of New Zealand’s most rare and extraordinary wildlife, all thriving wild in a world-first protected sanctuary.

The 225 hectare (500+ acre) ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years. Zealandia is managed by the Karori Sanctuary Trust, a not-for-profit community-led organisation.

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Public Notice

Churton Park School Enrolment Out of Zone Enrolment for 2024

The Board of Trustees invites applications from parents who wish to enrol “Out of Zone” students at Churton Park School. Churton Park School is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available on the school website www.churtonpark.school.nz.

The Board of Trustees have approved 25 Out of Zone vacancies in 2024 for Years 1-5. Applications are made on the official enrolment form, which is available at the school office or online enrolment on the school website. The deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is Wednesday 18th October 2023 at 9am. If a ballot for out of zone places is required, it will be held on Wednesday 18th October 2023. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three working days of the ballot being held.

If you live in the home zone and have not yet signalled your intention to enrol your child, please contact the school immediately to assist us to plan appropriately.

Please contact the school office, phone 04 4784282 for details regarding the application process or email: office@churtonpark.school.nz

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Lack of satisfaction with council decision-making

By Frank Neill

Only 17% of people were satisfied with Wellington City Council’s decision making, the council’s residents monitoring survey shows.

The results of the survey, which gave questions to more than 2,000 randomly selected residents, was conducted in February and the results were released by the council on 29 August.

The survey showed that 41% of residents were dissatisfied, while 42% were neither satisfied nor dissatisfied.

Satisfaction with the decision making was, however, up on last year’s survey, when just 12% said they were satisfied.

In 2019, 34% of respondents said they were satisfied with the decision making.

Around two-fifths (42%) of respondents who were dissatisfied with how council makes decisions said it was because they felt the council does not listen to residents or they were unhappy with consultation processes.

This was the highest among the reasons people gave for their lack of satisfaction.

The next highest reason, at 14%, was that decisions could suit more of the community.

The council received a better rating for overall satisfaction with the council’s performance, with 33% satisfied and 45% dissatisfied.

The survey had good news for the city, with 79% saying Wellington is a great place to live, work and play.

ties in the city, and some of the key services like kerbside rubbish and recycling.

The survey is an important resource in helping Council make better and informed decisions based on what residents are saying, says Mayor Tory Whanau.

“While the responses show the Council has areas to improve on, it’s great to see four out of five Wellingtonians surveyed agree the capital is a great place to live, work and play.

“P ke has faced numerous challenges over recent years, but we’re starting to see signs of recovery with consumer spending up, tourism bouncing back, business confidence growing, and there’s a lot of development activity around the city.

“There are also very high levels of satisfaction across our facilities and for work in the arts and culture space, as well as improved perceptions around the recognition and visibility of M ri culture and te Reo in the city, and better communication and engagement levels.

“There are still some poor results including a decreased sense of pride in our city, and safety concerns in the CBD at night.

“These are concerns we need to focus on and have set as priorities in our upcoming Long-term Plan. That includes revitalising our city, fixing infrastructure, and ensuring our communities feel safe and connected.

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There are high levels of satisfaction with the council’s facilities (pools, recreation centres, community facilities), open and green spaces (parks, waterfront, and the Botanic Gardens), arts and culture events and opportuni-

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“Major projects that will also contribute positively to the city’s future include Te Matapihi Central Library, the Town Hall, a new sludge minimisation plant, the cycle lane network, and the Om oro water reservoir,” the Mayor says.

The full report is on the Wellington City Council’s website.

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Dramatic end to Football league

By Grant Stephen

The men’s Central Football League drew to a dramatic close on Saturday 2 September, inevitably resulting in both happiness and consternation in dressing rooms across the region.

There were happy times indeed at Petone with the home team winning the local derby 2-1 against Stop Out and in doing so, securing the final fourth berth to go forward to the national summer league.

Conversely, Whanganui will not be an option on Google Maps in 2024 as far as the Central League is concerned.

Waterside Karori dashed all hopes of survival for Whanganui Athletic on a road trip to Wembley Park that resulted in a seven-goal thriller with Waterside prevailing 6-1.

The win locked in sixth spot for Karori and lifted them two places up the ladder at the same time.

The usual consistent performers did their jobs once again for Wharfies with Leo Villa opening the visitor’s account just seven minutes into the match and bookending the final score five minutes from full time.

Tomas Alvarado also bagged a brace and Seth Ward and Oliver Standish completed

the half dozen. It was a miserable time for Athletic and their last goal in the league came five minutes into the second half.

TFS North Wellington were happy campers at Alex Moore Park, despite losing 3-1 to visitors, Napier City Rovers.

Norths had managed to steer clear of relegation by a whisker all season but could have faced the chop in this last game if Whanganui had won and Norths lost.

The hosts did put on a good performance though and scored a lovely goal to Ahmad Mohammadi after 34 minutes of play.

Norths held the lead until 20 minutes in the second half when Rovers returned service. Norths conceded again with 15 minutes to play, and it was all over 5 minutes later when former local boy, Alex Mort, knocked up another to make it 3-1 to Rovers.

Norths survived to fight another day and Rovers secured third spot to go through to the summer league.

Wellington Olympic maintained their dominant position as league leaders through a somewhat interesting scoreline, 8-3 over Western Suburbs.

Wests hopes of summer football were extinguished in the process and they will rue what might have been after a concerted campaign to make the top four.

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Wild Goose (Dayan) Qigong classes running Tuesdays at Karori Community Centre

head of Chen Village Taijiquan – Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang. If anyone is interested in Chen style Taijiquan classes they should inquire from Sifu Shaw – 021613081.

Dayan (Wild Goose)

Action from the match between North Wellington and Napier City Rovers. Norths are in the blue. Photo: Terry Douglas.

Former North Wellington skipper, Gavin Hoy, grabbed a hattrick for Olympic and the Wests response was also a hattrick to Muse Abrahaberhe.

Miramar Rangers found themselves in the wilderness with the prospect of no summer football for the first time in a long time after going down 4-0 to the Wellington Phoenix Reserves at David Farrington Park.

The Nix locked themselves in as runners up and will no doubt enjoy their time in the sun along with Olympic, Napier and Petone.

In terms of which club will fill the spot

vacated by Whanganui, that question will be answered in the coming weeks. Island Bay won the local Wellington Premier League and have been knocking on the door for several years.

Palmerston North Marist also won the equivalent league in the Central Football Federation which stretches from the Manawatu and encompasses Hawkes Bay, Gisborne and Taranaki.

The two sides will contest a home and away play off and Google Maps will then be recalibrated for the year ahead.

Traditional Shotokan Karate-do Federation

The TSKF Wellington dojo has been in operation since 1992. We offer classes for beginner grades and senior grades. These classes have adults and children in the same class, making it easy for a family to join together. It’s an encouraging environment, where everyone is constantly learning.

Classes include line work, pad work, kata,

kumite (sparring) and practical application of techniques.

Regular events include weekend training seminars, Southern Region and National competitions, and our annual Gasshuku event run by TSKF New Zealand Chief Instructor Mark Willis Shihan (8th Dan Black Belt). For more information visit our website www.tskfwellington.org.nz

More than just exercise ….‘Qi’ is your internal energy. It’s the ‘fizz’ we notice when feeling healthy and rearing to go – or notice the lack of when unwell or just feeling down. The ancient Chinese discovered they could work with this Qi using movement and meditation to build up reserves of Qi while also flexing and strengthening the body. Movements that connect Qi to acupuncture points and meridians help to clear blockages and strengthen the immune system. Dayan Qigong exercises and longer forms help with balance, memory, flexibility and stamina.

Qigong Classes

“more than just exercise”

Traditional Chinese health exercise promotes: Better balance and co-ordination

rcisepromotes:

Flexibility; easier joint and back movement

Relaxation and energy from within

Boost to immunity from colds etc

Taught in small, friendly groups

Authentic lineage of instruction: skilful teaching

Sifu Cynthia Shaw is an experienced instructor affiliated to the Tse Qigong Centre with whom she maintains her own training. As well as teaching the Dayan Qigong system, Sifu Shaw teaches Chen style Taijiquan. Her Chen teacher is Grandmaster Michael Tse whose own Chen Sifu is the Contact

Beginners always welcome Chen style Tai Chi tuition also available.

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