Samuel Marsden Collegiate School has claimed victory at this year’s New Zealand Secondary Schools Underwater HockeyMarsden’sChampionships.seniorteambeat Nelson College for Girls 2-1 in the final, becoming the national champions for 2022. It followed on from a dominant regional campaign in 2022. The team went unbeaten after 22 games in Wellington. They won the Wellington Senior Girls Premier Division and retained the Alexander Shield after vanquishing Wellington East 4-0 in the final. The team has only had one goal scored against them before nationals. Continued on page 2.
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This year’s tournament included teams from 19 schools and there were 10 schools in the Senior Girls division, including Hutt Valley High School, Wellington Girls College, and Wellington East Girls College. Often not considered a spectator sport, this year’s championship was live streamed with Go Pros for fantastic footage visible to spectators on a huge screen. It can still be downloaded on YouTube by searching UWHNZ. Team manager Natasha Kenyon says there was a huge turnout of support for Marsden with staff, parents, students and former teammates all coming poolside to cheer them to victory. Having won as juniors in 2019, then facing the challenges of Covid cancellations, it was not always easy keeping motivation high and finding opportunities to train was sometimes difficult. However the team was undefeated all of last year and have again gone through undefeated this“Afteryear.winning Junior Girls Nationals in 2019, which by the way was the first time a Wellington team had won it since 2003, I think the girls wanted to prove that it wasn’t a fluke and they could do it again,” coach James Keating says.
Continued from page 1. One of the team’s coaches, Abby Burdon, won the Top Coach Award. Also taking out a top award was Marsden vice-aptain Jade Stapleton, who was named the tournament’s most valuable player and was also selected for the tournament team. Jade said it was a culmination of many years of hard work by the“Sixgroup.outof our 11 players were on the junior team that won in 2019, so for those of us who won this year after two years of cancelled tournaments, this has been really special — especially since, for most of us, this is our last year of school-league hockey.“Abby has been with us for five years, and winning the Top Coach Award after so much dedication was the perfect way to end this journey. “She deserves it so much.” “She and James Keating have been at the pool every day of the week this past year, and with such a ridiculously tight Senior Girls grade this tournament (we tied with a team that ended up coming 5th) it’s pretty obvious we needed every minute of that training time to win. We’re so incredibly grateful to them both.”
“The players are the reason why we coach. It’s rare to find a group of young kids that are all best friends, who want to excel in the sport and are so dedicated to training to be better as a team. They are at the pool five days a week and still excelling in school.“They are exceptional leaders and role models and the seven Year 13s will be sadly missed at the end of 2022.’ Team captain Mila Smith says “Through the sport of underwater hockey, our senior girls team has become a family. “We encourage and support our teammates in everything we do, as well as have each other’s backs both in and outside of the pool.’ On the team’s outstanding achievement,MarsdenPrincipal Paula Wells was“We’rethrilled.incredibly proud of our champion Underwater Hockey team, not only for winning the national title and for being undefeated all season, but also for their positivity, enthusiasm and“Thiscommitment.specialgroup of athletes, superbly coached and managed by hardworking volunteers, demonstrated quintessential Marsden grit and grace throughout their season, culminating in this successful national campaign. I’m thrilled for them.”
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The core of the team have been together since 2019 and achieved their national title dreams after a challenging time through the pandemic.
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Charlie earns Agri Award at science fair ther improve on their sustainable agricultural practices. Ballance’s SFF Futures Programme Manager, Suzanne Young, says the organisation is proud to support students who have a keen interest in tackling environmental challenges that are faced within New Zealand’s agricultural sector.
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“Each year we are delighted to support science fairs across the country that provide a space for young, creative minds to address issues within the agricultural sector. It’s our hope that fostering these young, future-focused minds will inspire them to pursue a career in science or innovation.”
Charlie Fitzgerald from Samuel Marsden Collegiate School, took home the winning prize for demonstrating her ability to apply scientific methods and innovative thinking to solve one of the world's biggest problems - climate change.
Nairnvillechecked Play Area upgradeTheNairnvilleplay area is due for an upgrade and the public is being asked for their suggestions. The proposed changes include an inclusive carousel, two in ground trampolines, a rope play module, balance beams, a springer module, a junior play module, and changes to the swings, slides, and surfaces. Share your thoughts at tunnel.tunnelisantunnelorVictoriacentral-cityberea-renewalwellington.govt.nz/nairnville-play-ar-www.letstalk.Submissionsclose5pm,26Septem-2022.ItappearsTuesday’sincidentatthe(PirieStreet)endoftheMtbustunnelwascausedbyatreepartsofatreefallingfromabovetheentranceandhittingthefrontofeastboundbusenteringthetunnel.Contrarytoanearlierreport,therenoindicationthatasectionoftheroofmayhavecollapsed.Thebushasbeenremovedfromthe
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“Customerssays.have been telling us for a while that the carpark at New World Khandallah is too small, so we’re looking at how we can expand it,” says Emma Wooster, Head of Public Relations at Foodstuffs NZ. “We’re currently awaiting resource consent and will continue to keep the local community updated when we have more news to share.” As well as New World, the Foodstuffs co-operative also includes Four Square, PAK’nSAVE, Gilmours and Liquorland.
Samuel Marsden Collegiate School student, Charlie Fitzgerald, has been awarded the Ballance Agri-Nutrients (Ballance) Sustainable Agricultural Award for her Charlieproject.received the award for her project which demonstrated valuable insight into the effects fertilizers have on seeds. The Sustainable Agricultural Award recognises a students’ work which demonstrates a keen understanding of a current or emerging sustainability issue affecting New Zealand’s primary industries, through projects which apply scientific methods and innovative thinking to solve real-lifeAttendeesproblems.ofthe fair say they were thoroughly impressed with the calibre of entries in this year’s scienceBallancefair. is involved with a nationwide programme of sponsorships intended to foster and celebrate scientific and innovative thinking among New Zealand primary and secondary school students. The initiative sees Ballance partner with a number of regional science and technology fairs around the country to encourage greater interest in and understanding of agriculture in New Zealand. As a reflection of the organisation’s sustainable and agricultural focus, Ballance judges science fair entries which explore topics such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions, agricultural chemical use, nutrient loss to waterways, and other environmental concerns.Thesponsorship rollout builds on Ballance’s $25 million Future Ready Farms programme –launched in partnership with the Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFF Futures) Fund, with the goal of developing solutions to help farmers and growers fur-
Forum highlights rising maternal mental health issues in Wellington
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Wellington’s Compassion Soup Kitchen has had a steep increase in people needing their support, serving nearly 60,000 meals and delivering another 10,000 take-out meals to people in need.
Increase in people needing daily meals at the Soup Kitchen
The Soup Kitchen not only provides this essential support but also offers a place of community where everyone can experience kindness and the companionship of others. As Sister Margaret Anne Mills, Congregational Leader of the Sisters of Compassion, says “The support offered to our wh nau is vital to their wellbeing. Our Soup Kitchen not only provides a nourishing meal but social engagement andTheacceptance”.donationsraised from the Compassion Soup Kitchen’s Annual Appeal this September will ensure they can continue to help those who go to the Soup Kitchen daily for a hot meal and companionship. “Thanks to the support and generosity of the people, we can help make a difference, so those most in need get a hot healthy meal”, says Johnson. Please consider supporting the Compassion Soup Kitchen’s Annual Appeal today by donating on their website during September, www.soupkitchen.org.nz
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Wh nau whina Plunket is helping increasing numbers of Wellington women seeking mental health support, the latest PlunketLine call figures reveal. The PlunketLine team has seen year-on-year increases for mental health support-related calls in Wellington, which more than quadrupled from 2019 to 2021. Frontline nurses are also reporting increased levels of maternal anxiety in their day-to-day work with w nau. Chief Nurse Dr Zoë Tipa says these sobering statistics will be put under the microscope tomorrow at the organisation’s inaugural maternal mental health forum. The forum – which brings together maternal mental health experts, policymakers and mothers who have experienced mental health issues – was made possible thanks to generous funding from the Wright Family Foundation. “Maternal mental health issues can affect anyone and have a significant impact on m w au and infant mental health and wellbeing. Our forum is an opportunity to share knowledge and expertise. We aim to increase awareness of the needs of wh nau and develop strategies to increase access to services, and close gaps in outcomes of care,” Dr Tipa says. “Maternal suicide is disproportionately high in Aotearoa, and maternal mental health issues are more likely to impact wh nau where services fail to address broader structural, cultural, and social determinants of health and wellbeing.We’llbefocusing on these areas and what we can do to address this worrying trend.” Dr Tipa says that Wh au whina Plunket nurses and their teams connect m experiencing mental health issues with the appropriate support services every day – but in several areas a lack of services and long waiting times are putting mothers and their tamariki at risk. “Maternal mental health support services are stretched but this delay is unacceptable. The situation was already urgent, and over recent years we’ve had the added pressure of the pandemic. We’re now in a position where demand for mental health services outstrips supply across the whole health system,” Dr Tipa says. “Given what we know about the importance of early identification and support and with increasing demand for these services, too many women are missing out on effective early help for common mental health problems.” Dr Tipa says increasing access to services that meet the perinatal mental health requirements of new and expectant as soon as they need it could make a difference to many thousands of women, their and their “Every deserves the best, -centred and culturally safe care – which includes the power to make decisions for themselves and their during their journey,” she“That’ssays. why we’re so excited about this forum, which brings together some of the country’s leading experts and practitioners on this important topic. Everyone in the room is deeply passionate about better supporting , tamariki and , together. “We’re very grateful to the Wright Family Foundation for supporting this event, and to our guest speakers for sharing their expertise and insights.”Anyone who needs maternal mental health support can talk to their Plunket nurse, or health worker, or call the 24/7 PlunketLine team on 0800 933 922. In the past 12 months, the Compassion Soup Kitchen has had a steep increase in people needing their support, serving nearly 60,000 meals and delivering another 10,000 take-out meals to people in need. As they launch their Annual Appeal on 5 September, the support of Wellingtonians is needed more than ever to help them continue to deliver this essential service. “With the impact of Covid-19 and the cost-of-living crisis, people are struggling now more than ever to be able to feed themselves and their wh nau. We have seen the numbers at the Soup Kitchen rise and expect this to continue”, says Sam Johnson, Deputy Kitchen Manager at the Compassion Soup Kitchen. During the last few months, with many affected by the rising cost of living due to inflation, the Soup Kitchen has experienced an increase in demand not only for breakfast and dinner but also for other services such as the provision of shoes, clothing, and laundry facilities.
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Wellington City Council is on track to make radical changes to our electoral system, traditional rights, way of life and the shape of our citylargely without proper notice or consultation. The changes are driven by imported ideologies not embraced or understood by the majority of Wellingtonians.
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Judy Siers has been acknowledged for her lifetime of support for projects in the Onslow area.
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The Wellington business community and its contribution to a vibrant city
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I oppose Decision-making without transparency Radical change to the electoral system without proper consultation
A sterile vision of a city of apartments and wind tunnels, with no flowers, no gardens, no vegetable plots and people cut off from nature.
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Stop the Council’s War on Wellington Vote Barbara McKenzie for Mayor of Wellington
Popular Onslow resident Judy Siers has been honoured for a lifetime of community involvement with an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian award. Judy’s contribution to our community have been vast and various. With her husband James, the couple founded Millwood Press, a book producer in the 1960s. Local stories became a significant part of their publishing programme and early books were milestones in illustrated Wellington histories. They lived in historic Thorndon for 6 years before moving to Ngaio in 1967. Chew Cottage would be their family home for the next 40 years. Since joining the Onslow Historical Society in 1968, Judy has devoted over 50 years of service. She has been President not once but three times since 1985, a role she still currently holds. She founded the society’s journal ‘The Onslow Historian’ and publishing programme and manages the archive and events schedule. Judy was elected and served four terms on Wellington City Council, representing the Onslow and Northern wards from 1994 to 2004. Heritage, culture, and environment were her foremost issues. She took a major role in compiling the heritage section of WCC’s first District Plan, proudly the first in the country, and the establishment of the Wellington Museum Trust. She worked alongside current Wellington Mayor Andy Foster.Judyhas made many literary contributions but is best known for her stunning architectural story ‘The life and times of James Walter Chapman-Taylor’ for which she received the Montana Book award for biography in 2004.
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Punishing home owners for nurturing native bush by cancelling their property Extremistrights ideologies leading to poor outcomes for Wellington residents, the environment, and the business community
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Friday 30 September: Bee Aware Month Community Dinner Saturday 1 October: Sunflowers for City Housing honeybees – planting day. Facts and figures: Honeybees communicate by ‘dancing’. They do a waggle dance which tells other bees the distance and direction of food. The honeybee is the only insect which produces food eaten by Ahumans.honeybee can fly at approximately 24 kph. The honeybee beats its wings 11,400 times per minute, which produces its distinctive buzzing Insound.New Zealand, we have approximately 880,000 beehives (at March Worker2021).beesproduce about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in their Beeslifetime.have been producing honey for at least 150 million years.
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On one flight from the hive to collect honey, a honeybee will visit between 50 and 100 flowers. Bees must visit about 4 million flowers to produce 1kg of honey. Bees use their antennae to smell. They can detect nectar 2 kms away. New Zealand produced approximately 27,000 tonnes of honey in 2020. In the year to March 2021, honey exports were valued at around $500 million. New Zealand’s apiculture industry plays a key role in pollinating agricultural and horticultural crops including pastoral clover for nitrogen regeneration, specialised small seed crops, stone fruit and pip fruit Neworchards.Zealand has unique honeys found nowhere else in the world – made from our native plants. our special honeys. In New Zealand there are 28 species of native bees and 13 species of introduced bees, together they contribute about $5 billion to our economy annually and support about one third of everything we eat.
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Every September, Wellington City Council partners with Apiculture NZ (ApiNZ) for Bee Aware Month to create a buzz and wax lyrical about the importance of bees. This year’s theme is ‘Bee Curious’, so we’re encouraging everyone to share knowledge, connect and learn, get involved and help raise awareness about the importance of bees for our economy, environment, and food production systems – and how to protect them. In New Zealand there are 28 species of native bees and 13 species of introduced bees, together they contribute about $5 billion to our economy annually and support about one third of everything we eat. Events include everything from a Q&A with a beekeeper, honey workshops, and a sunflower planting day – in fact there’s something on this month to give everyone a buzz. Events: Saturday 3 September: Sunflowers for City Housing honeybees – seed germination workshop Monday 5 September: Busy Bee Preschool Storytime (Kilbirnie) Wednesday 7 September: Let’s go Lego – save the bees! Monday 12 September: Busy Bee Preschool Storytime (Tawa) Tuesday 13 September: Busy Bee Preschool Storytime (Johnsonville) Friday 16 September: Let’s go Lego – save the bees! Tuesday 20 September: Busy Bee Preschool Storytime (Karori) Saturday 24 September: Propagation 101: Growing healthy seedlings from seed for people and Saturdaypollinators24 September: Come and see the bees and learn about their Saturdaylives24 September: Let’s go Lego – save the bees! Wednesday 28 September: Bee Aware Seed and Seedling Swap Wednesday 28 September: Busy Bee Preschool Storytime (Wellington City)
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A second way in is the major issue, because we have only one way in.
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ADVERTISEMENT developing friendly relations, and the prohibition of aggression. In the second workshop, the articles 6 and 7 decision to join a Ukrainian international Court of Justice case against Russia, Article 6 of the its security as a right to self-defence. “It is hard to be talking about peace. It takes brave people to talk about peace and to focus on that right now is the biggest challenge of this generation.”, said Ph. Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato Senior Professor and In the final workshop on August 27 the discussed. Articles 8 to 10 focus on how we can secure sustainable peace and ways to create a unity when facing adversity. professor of faculty of law at the University of Canterbury said, “The DPCW was great, very students could attend in education of DPCW praised peace work and expressed his desire to associate with IPYG. Other participants and speakers expressed their feelings that the event 1 to 10 of the DPCW.
New Zealand Youth Peace Group Hosts Workshop to explore International Law of peace.
Guterres told the Security Council that the people of Ukraine and beyond need peace now The International Peace Youth Group (IPYG) (IPLC), a group of international law experts focusing on educating law students, and youth representatives on Articles of the DPCW. for preventing and resolving conflicts and sustaining a peaceful global society. Workshop participants discussed heard about as well as the role of youth in contributing to various injustices happening in the world today. Therefore, Attendees were given the weapon buyback after the Christchurch Mosque Russian invasion of Ukraine. Participants also the changes according to the DPCW Article
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The Friendship Club of Johnsonville was recently treated to an engaging talk by Carolyn Press McKenzie from the community group HUHA – Helping YoU to Help Animals.HUHA deals with all aspects of animal welfare including their rescue from unsafe conditions and temporary stays at their various sanctuaries with accompanying vet services all staffed by volunteers. The animals range from domestic – dogs, cats and rabbits – to farm animals. They also liaise with organisations like the SPCA. HUHA’s core value that “Every Animal Matters” is reflected in their education activities on-line and school visits to promote better care and understanding of animals, Their advocacy for compulsory re-homing of ex- laboratory animals and their “Cruelty Free” campaign to ban animal testing are further aspects of their animal welfare activities both here and offshore. HUHA operates entirely on community contributions. Carolyn is one of many interesting people the Club invites to speak at their monthly meetings. The Club meets every third Thursday from February to November at the Johnsonville Uniting Church in Dr Taylor Terrace. Visitors are always welcome. Tel. Val 479-6045 or 021 164 2273.
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The iconic Cable Car model on Lambton Quay has been temporarily removed from its street sign perch for a bit of TLC. Before the work starts, the model will be touring around the city to enjoy some of the highlights the city has to offer before it returns to its well-known site in the CBD.
Working from Home : Globally a lot of companies have removed any opportunity to work from home, and local businesses have flourished because of people returning to normal habits. In our community, the proximity/ease of commute to town is a massive selling feature. Should we see CBD businesses remove work from home options, we will see higher buyer demand in this area, which will help prices.
Sadly, in NZ our income stays reasonably steady, so changes to interest rates have the biggest impact on our ability to purchase a house. At a macro level, property prices are a simple relative measurement against interest rates. If interest rates go up, prices come down –if interest rates go down prices go up.
Although we have more buyer confidence, offers, competition on property, it is unlikely we’ll see 2021 prices again, unless we see interest rates back to 2021 levels.Ifyou would like to discuss your plans and how to position yourself as best as possible in this market, get in touch –love to help you reach your goals! Have a great week!
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The most recent QMC marketing campaign features nine current students including a Wellington Phoenix Academy player and Wellington Cricket all-rounder, who are following their dreams without gender stereotypes, through the subjects they study, the activities they participate in, and the careers they pursue. As women’s sport increasingly attains the coverage it deserves, QMC is delighted to champion the trailblazers.
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Queen Margaret College and The Wellington Phoenix, New Zealand’s only professional football club and A-League club, announced their exclusive partnership which aims to champion the development of female youth football in Aotearoa.
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“The Wellington Phoenix Academy offers a proven youth development programme and pathway that brings together football, personal development, and education. “This is done in an inspirational and creative environment which matches perfectly with QMC, we have a very similar philosophy and desire for our graduates to succeed,” says Principal JayneAnn“AsYoung.Wellington’s leading independent girls’ school, QMC is known for providing exceptional education for girls from Years 1 to 13 and for our sporting success stories across multiple codes, this includes having two current QMC students in the Phoenix Academy squad.” Queen Margaret College’s success is reflected in the latest Crimson Education rankings, where the college was named in the top 10 New Zealand Schools for gaining entry to top universities and was the highest-ranking Wellington School.
“Together we can support young kiwi footballers to be the finest players,” If you are interested in learning more about the Wellington Phoenix Academy at QMC come along to the QMC Open Day on Sunday from 10am – 1pm at 53 Hobson Street to experience everything Queen Margaret College has to offer including Wellington Phoenix Academy student-led workshop sessions. To visit the QUEENdom go to www. qmc.school.nz
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Hey Everyone! In the last month we’ve had a significant jump in number of offers on properties as well as number of properties sold. Buyer confidence has shot up and we’re eyeing a recovery to the market correction. Here are a few areas worth keeping an eye on. Buyer Affordability: It is no secret that average cost of living compared to average income is terrible, just last week tomatoes were $2 each! Cost of living is the hot topic this election (local/nationally), if we start to see an improvement here, we will see buyers with more budget to spend on houses. Interest Rates : Although banks have increased their stress test levels, the recent OCR increase did little to interest rates as that has already been factored in. With buyer confidence rising in property, the Reserve Bank is likely to review their forecast further. If interest rates hold reasonably steady, we should see this market recovery continue.
they can be whoever or whatever they aspire to be – for some that means helping them to be professional players for top clubs both here and abroad,” says Jayne-Ann Paul Temple, Technical Director Wellington Phoenix comments “QMC is the official girls college of the Wellington Phoenix because we share common interests of wanting to facilitate football greatness by focusing on providing the highest quality of coaching, with the best sports science, medical, education, and well-being support possible for our girls. “Together we are ensuring that our girls have the top transport to training and games, optimal equipment on campus, the best conditioning coaches, plus academic mentors to support learning programmes and goals at college, boarding facilities if they don’t live in Wellington, nutritional support from the school as well as financial assistance and fee discounts.
Houses for Sale : Spring is here and every year more sellers come to market when the sun is out, and flowers are blooming. Unfortunately, this has a negative effect and the Spring rush of houses for sale will dilute the small buyer pool further.
“Our goal at QMC is to ensure that every young person who attends our school learns quickly that
Queen Margaret College has announced an exclusive partnership with the Wellington Phoenix which aims to champion the development of female youth football in Aotearoa.
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Enliven residents calling the shots on recruitment
The Council and the Trust wish to keep the theatre affordable and those using the Hannah will pay hireage fees based on a sliding scale to assist access for independent and local artists.
Stage is set for iconic
Hannah Playhouse to re-open
When applying for a job at an Enliven rest home, applicants will find some very important people on the interview panel – residents.
Wellington City Council and the Hannah Playhouse Trust are collaborating to re-open the iconic venue as an affordable theatre space for the development of the professional performing arts sector in the Throughcity. Council’s Aho Tini 2030 Arts, Culture and Creativity Strategy consultation last year, the creative sector made clear its concern about the significant lack of access to specialist development and performance spaces in Wellington.Akeyfocus area in the strategy is on connecting artists with spaces and improving affordability and accessibility of venues. Council’s Head of Creative Capital Gisella Carr says the Hannah is the ideal venue to achieve this goal and is brilliantly located in Courtenay Place’s entertainment district.“It’saspace beautifully designed for intimate performances, and it is beloved by artists and Wellington performance-goers alike. It was a generous gift of Sheilah Winn to the City decades ago, and a gift that still has relevance today. The sector has been concerned about the Hannah being out of commission, so we are excited to bring it back. “In reopening the Hannah, we’re interested in how a specialist performance space can help artists develop, as well as showcase, great work. Theatre laboratories are a known development tool across the world, and we will be welcoming actors, directors, choreographers, dancers, musicians, composers, literary performers as well as the City’s arts organisations to consider how the Hannah might be of interest to them.”
work and visit. “Like any sector, the creative sector needs affordable infrastructure such as venues - and too many have been inaccessible to P neke-based artists as they are closed or too expensive.“Anyinitiative that opens up venues for artists and practitioners in a time when space is at a premium and the cost of making and living has risen sharply is welcomed by Arts“AfterWellington.thetheatre has been closed for a number of years, we are encouraged by the potential of this project to unlock access to the Hannah Playhouse, as engagement between the Aho Tini team and the performing arts sector gets underway.”Jonathan Hendry Bats Theatre Chief Executive says: “As close neighbours we look forward to exploring synergies between both spaces to help strengthen pathways and opportunities for our incredible localTheartists.”spacewill be open for sector bookings from next year, for more information visit nz/creative-spaces.wellington.govt.
Wellington City Council and the Hannah Playhouse Trust are collaborating to re-open the iconic venue as an affordable theatre space for the development of the professional performing arts sector in the city.
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Chair of the Hannah Playhouse Trust, Murray Lynch, says the Trust is delighted to be in collaboration with the Wellington City Council to reactivate the Hannah. “As custodians of Sheilah Winn’s original vision, we are fully committed to placing the theatre in the service of the arts sector. As part of the collaboration, the Trust will invest in infrastructure that will allow the Playhouse to return to a flexible space. It starts with upgrading the seating in the first year of the pilot programme.” Wellington City Council will be taking on the pilot programme for an initial three years, and will contribute $200,000 per annum to the theatre’s operating costs, ensuring the space is an affordable option for creative sector users. The Hannah Playhouse Trust will forgo annual rent, provide technical infrastructure and undertake upgrades to restore flexibility to the performance space over the three-year programme.
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Currently, the Trust and the Council are working through an MOU and lease arrangements, but it is anticipated the Hannah will reopen in October, and Footnote New Zealand Dance is booked to use the space in November this year. Brian Wood, General Manager of Footnote New Zealand Dance says they are delighted to once again be performing at The Hannah Playhouse.“Weare excited to be part of working within this performance laboratory space. This year we are presenting ChoreoCo, a new experimental contemporary dance work by Choreographer Elijah Kennar and his five emerging dancers chosen from our professional development workshop Choreolab.” A statement from the Board of Toi o Taraika Arts Wellington, which represents over 70 members from individual artists to organisations, says: “Wellingtonians agree that creative people and cultural activity is part of what makes Wellington a place where people want to live,
For almost a decade Enliven homes, including Huntleigh Home in Karori and Cashmere Home in Johnsonville, have been involving residents as part of the interview process.Enliven general manager Nicola Turner says it’s important because the residents know their home best and the staff at the home have a huge effect on the residents’ quality of life. “It’s quite clear what is important to the residents, and it sets the scene for the new staff member coming in about who is the most important person, why they are there.” The residents get some facetime with job candidates to ask their own questions and make sure the person is the right fit for their home. The process of having residents interview potential staff is part of Enliven’s philosophy of care, which is based on the internationally recognised Eden Alternative. Enliven recognises people need to maintain control over their
Applicants applying to work at Karori’s Huntleigh Home or Cashmere Home in Johnsonville will find residents on the interview panel. Pictured here: Woburn Home clinical nurse manager Shalini Vij and resident Freda Luey. lives, and that is why it is committed to putting residents at the centre of everything – even the hiring process. Shalini Vij, who recently started as a clinical nurse manager at Enliven’s Woburn Home in Lower Hutt, says she enjoyed the chance to sit down with residents as part of her interview.Oneofthe residents charged with asking Shalini a few questions during her interview was Freda Luey, who says it is a privilege to be able to talk to people before they start work at the home. Although, when she interviewed Shalini all her questions were answered in “one fell swoop! ” “When she [Shalini] was asked the reasons she applied for the job she actually answered all the questions that I wanted to ask her. She gave a very thorough account.” In Freda’s eyes Shalini passed the test with flying colours. For more information about working for Enliven residents, including job vacancies at Enliven’s Huntleigh Home in Karori and Cashmere Home in Johnsonville, workplace culture and more about the interview process visit enlivencentral.org.nz/jobswww.PBA.
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Visit the Featherston Heritage Museum to see evocative original photos, modern audio visuals and historical artefacts. Housed in the re-sited Waiorongomai School (c1916), this museum houses a collection of information and memorabilia from the WWI Featherston Military Training Camp, the WWII Japanese Prisoner of War Camp, and of Featherston and its surrounding districts.
During World War II about 800 Japanese POWs were imprisoned on part of the World War I Military Camp. The “incident” of 25 February 1943 where 48 POWs and one New Zealander died is explained.Takethis rare opportunity to see the largest display in New Zealand of unique artworks and carvings made by the camp’s POWs.
Andrea Gardner’s exhibition features a new collection of work that explore self-portraiture through staged photography. An exploration of the unexpected, it shows the artist’s interest in the absurd, a deep love of colour and the playful act of spontaneously combining costumes, props and poses in theThestudio.Whanganui-based artist explores the psychological tension found in the female experience.Herworks are theatrical and boldly coloured and composed; often featuring Gardner disguised in makeup, half hidden behind a wig, or a cardboard shield, enveloped in a costume, or inside a box. The exhibition also features sculptural work and is hosted in partnership with the Sarjeant Gallery Te Whare o Rehua, Whanganui.
Established in 1873, Greytown Butchery is still operating in the same historic building. Artisan butcher Gavin Green & partner Julie Fairbrother, have transformed this iconic butchery into a gourmet, Europe-an-styled butchery that prides itself on top quality cuts with exceptional service toBymatch.maintaining old traditions of butchering, it’s no wonder they consistently win awards with their multi-award winning sausages, having so far clocked up 24 awards in the last 16 years. Their slogan “Butchers of the future, with Traditions of the Past” sums that up. Remember to bring your chilly bin with you next time for your butchery goods. Greytown Butchery will be temporarily closed on Sundays until further notice.
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The board of trustees at Newlands Intermediate has determined that 20 places are likely to be available for out-of-zone students in 2023. Applications for out-of-zone enrolments must be made online via the school website by Friday September 15th 5pm. www.newlandsint.school.nz
Enrolment at Newlands Primary School is governed by an enrolment scheme, details of which are available on our website https://newlandsprimary.school.nz/enrolments/.
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First Priority - Will be given to applicants who are siblings of current students. Second Priority - Will be given to applicants who are siblings of former students.
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Third Priority - Will be given to applicants who are children of former students of the school. Fourth Priority - Will be given to applicants who are either children of board employees or children of a member of the board. Fifth Priority - Will be given to all other applicants.
The Board has determined that up to 10 places are likely to be available for out of zone new entrant students wishing to commence during Term 1 2023 (31 January to 06 April 2023). The exact number of places will depend on the number of applications received from students who live within the school’s home zone. The Board has determined we also have a number of spaces still available for new entrants from Term 4 2022 (17 October to 15 December For2022).students seeking enrolment to commence school during Term 4 2022 or Term 1 2023 deadline for receipt of applications for out of zone places is 9:00am Friday 23 September 2022 If the number of out of zone applications exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. If a ballot for out of zone students is required, this will be held on Friday 23 September 2022. Parents will be informed of the outcome of the ballot within three school days of the ballot being held. Parents of students who live within the home zone and intend enrolling their child should notify Newlands Primary School as soon as possible to assist with planning. Students who live in the home zone are entitled to enrol at the school at any time.
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Springboks and All Blacks need each other
It’s likely to have something to do with the state of Southern Hemisphere rugby which looks like it is a couple of steps behind the northern lot coming out of this global pandemic. This is not a vintage crop of All Blacks’ players, that much is clear but it seems both South Africa and New Zealand have been left in poorer states because they no longer play each other at Super Rugby level. The greatest rivalry in the sport has also been shown to be a rivalry of need. Both countries are better for being exposed to the other.
These Jekyll and Hyde All Blacks are baffling at best. The 53-3 romp over Argentina was the ideal response to the awful defeat to the Pumas seven days prior but why are there such wild swings in consistency?
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The Onslow Girls Only Fitzroys won the Wellington Under-18 girls only league by a considerable margin.
Theo Ettema is off to Tahiti with the New Zealand Under-19 football team.
Money’sBradshawtight.”says there can be disharmony amongst schools, players, and coaches due to the stress of getting expensive council fees in on time. “In college sports I was being hassled by sports co-ordinators to chase kids for subs. It’s an impossible situation; it shouldn’t be the kids’ responsiblity to go to the parents forBradshawfees.” says that even at club level, where senior players are responsible for their own fees, it’s hard to find the money for subs if you’re a student or on an apprentice wage.
Fitzroy’s dominant in their competition Clubs say Council fees will discourage parents from enrolling kids in sport
Onslow College student Theo Ettema has been named in the New Zealand Under-19 Football squad to attend the OFC championship in Tahiti. His Wellington Olympic club coach Rupert Kemeys says the selection was well“Thisdeserved.wasone of Theo’s main goals for his football this year, he’s been working tirelessly on and off the pitch this year so to see him reach his goal is super rewarding. Everyone at Olympic is buzzing for Theo and we are all super proud of him”.
The Onslow Girls Only Fitzroys won the Wellington Under-18 girls only league by a considerable margin.
“You know at the end of the season that there will be two or three guys who haven’t paid, or who are paying a minimimal drip-feed because that’s all they can afford.”
The Wallabies and Pumas are both trending in the right direction but their expectations are far lower than that of the All Blacks and Springboks and neither of those two teams seems settled at theI’dmoment.boldly claim France, Ireland and Wales all have a better chance of winning next year’s World Cup than any Southern Hemisphere team. Somehow the All Blacks lead the Rugby Championship despite their historic struggles this season.Itshows to me that the European and UK teams have been able to come out of the pandemic in far better shape. Is it possible to get South Africa back in Super Rugby? Logistically it may be challenging and financially even more difficult. However, the product on these shores would be greatly improved and it would be mutually beneficial to all four Rugby Championship nations. There will be three teams on the other side of the world licking their lips at the prospect of claiming their fi rst Webb Ellis Trophy. Right now, they have nothing to fear in this part of the world.
“I see the numbers are dropping, and I’d hate to think it’s the fees that are putting them off,” says Bradshaw. Clubs and their players are currently telling candidates in the local body elections that they want fees lowered, as part of a wider campaign in the WellingtonAffordableregion.Sports for Greater Wellington is pushing for Councils to undertake a review of unfair sports ground charges. Up to 60 percent of a player’s fees go towards charges from Councils for the maintenance of grounds which are used by the general public as well as sports teams.Players and clubs say it’s a significant issue for them and in October’s local body elections they will vote for candidates who commit to undertaking a review of sports fees in their area if elected.
Onslow College footballer gets national chance
The team has gone unbeaten this year winning all their games, except for two draws. This is a fine achievement for the team, made up mostly of under-14 girls who have been playing up in the under-18 grade.
“After#thegreeks2020 had to be cancelled due to Covid-19, I’m really pleased to finally be able to name the squad for this tournament and get our age group activity back underway” says head coach Darren Bazeley.“Thisis a strong group with a lot of potential, many of whom have been playing a good number of minutes in the National League. It is now up to them to prove it on the international stage.” All matches will be streamed live by OFC.
Grass roots rugby is in decline. Clubs say that dwindling player numbers are likely caused by the large price tag Wellington councils are charging sports codes, clubs and schools to use sports grounds and facilities.Rugby coach Warren Bradshaw knows the strain families and individuals are under to pay large subs. Warren just finished a successful season as head coach of a grade winning Colts team. Bradshaw has seen first-hand the impact high fees are having on the game in his three years of club rugby and many years coaching college 1st IV teams. For many families, it’s getting harder to keep their kids active.“Sport is a huge part of cultural connection, but genuinely, there are kids that get put off playing because they simply can’t afford to pay.
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