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Every Tuesday the community can bring their own box or bag to the Community Hub by 10am to receive it filled with food for just a small koha. That goes towards contributing to St Vincents to continue the wonderful work they do in the community. Continued on page 2.

The Whanau in Arms team provides the wider local community with a variety of bread, fruit and veges on a weekly basis and is open to people from all walks of life. PHOTO: Supplied

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Community donates food to all walks of life Continued from page 1. “Whanau in Arms is for all walks of life and nationalities,” Fraggle Tawhai, coordinator of Wainuiomata Whanau in Arms, says. “People come for a variety of reasons.” “For some, it is just a top-up.” Fraggle’s passion lies in giving back to her community. She has been volunteering for Whanau in Arms since

March this year, runs Kaibosh weekly for those engaged with Kokiri Marae Health & Social Services and also volunteers at St Vincent de Pauls secondhand store, behind St Patricks Church. Whanau in Arms exists because the community is dedicated to helping all whanau from various backgrounds. “That is what ma kes it unique and keeps me coming

back” she says. “We are a close knit community who tautoko each other through hard times.” The food donated to Saint Vincent de Paul by Pak ‘n Save is transported into town by Frank Vailini who has also been part of the volunteer group for a very long time. He also delivers this service to Moera, Petone, Naenae, Pomare, Taita, Stokes Valley,

Heretaunga and Timberlea. Fraggle’s cousin, Grace, is inspired by the people she meets and is also a passionate volunteer. “It’s about helping others in need,” she says. “Wainuiomata is a great place to be.” Whanau in Arms operates out of the Wainuiomata Community Hub on Tuesday mornings from 9am to 12pm.

Deck construction coming up Just in time for summer, a community deck is being built by locals for locals next week in Queen Street. The main work will be happening from Monday October 12 to Wednesday October 14. Anything not finished will then be done in the days after. Esther King from Love Wainuiomata says: “We’re blown away by the support for this community decking. “We’ve managed to provide the materials but the only way it can be made is by generous individuals and businesses donating their time and skills. “We get to go ahead next week thanks to an amazing donation by Downer who are providing three skilled team members free of charge from Monday to Wednesday. Without Downer and other businesses like Exciting Future Solutions and K&D Contracting Ltd we wouldn’t be able to get this under way.” “We’re also really excited to have local youth involved from YOUth Inspire’s Licence to Work programme, contributing their volunteer morning on Tuesday, October 13,” Esther says. The deck will be big, finish-

Construction on the new deck will begin next week so keep an eye out for helpful volunteers from YOUth Inspire bringing the space to life. In the back row is, Nate Tuailiili, Jade Pope, Daniel Martin, Damian Kempson, Levi Kempson. In front is Melita Zammit, Marena Mahuika-Rimene, Gataiala Siavao, Shannon Seiuli. PHOTO: Supplied.

ing at 110sqm. It will give the community the chance to use it in different ways from relaxing and running programmes through to acting as a stage for perfor-

mances. But to get it done there’s still lots of hands needed so Love Wainuiomata would love to hear from you if you can help to dig holes, lay decking or

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Whoa wicked wheels! Wicked Wheels is back again this Saturday 12, 11am to 2pm, after its first successful rodeo last school holidays. Bring your wheels (whatever that means to you) down to Queen Street, get outside, have fun and exercise. “Wicked Wheels is all about our kids being able to ride and play together here in our town’s heart,” Esther King from Love Wainuiomata says. “For this event, we’ll be making a special ride and play zone which will be car-free in Queen St with the length of Anzac Way in front of Wainuiomata Hall, and the carpark behind the hall. “This transforms Queen St Reserve into a safe, fun place for our kids to ride and play with whanau.” It’s also a great chance to bring a picnic or grab some kai, Esther adds. “Then hang out while the kids ride, swing, climb and try activities like decorating their favourite wheels. Or you can get moving and jump on a scooter yourself!” There will be a Bike Rodeo with jumps and ramps to try out too. Just bring your own favourite wheels from home or have a go on some of the wheels provided for everyone to use. If your wheels are unique you could be in to win a spot prize. Wicked Wheels is a free community event held every school holidays hosted by Love Wainuiomata, Healthy Families, Wainuiomata Community Hub and Wainuiomata Sportsville, with lots of great locals volunteering to make it happen.

The much anticipated Sportsville, which is to be built at Frederick Wise Park, has evolved into a plan that will be far more multi-use and multi-purpose than that initially planned, chairman of Sportsville David Meiklejohn says. Originally, the plans were to focus on the major local sports like rugby and football, but since then the outlook and vision for the hub space have changed.

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Wicked Wheels is on again this weekend so make sure you get your skates, scooters, bikes and trikes and head down to the Community Hub for some fun activities. PHOTO: Supplied.

Plans for the sports hub building were placed before the Hutt City Council in 2017 and included in the HCC Long Term Plan. A facility operating plan was then developed and resubmitted in 2018. But as part of that process the conclusion was reached that some clubs were happy with where they were and this lead to a rethink regarding what the facility needed to provide. “It has been very positive because it has made us go back to our roots and really look at

the facility we wanted and what was needed,” David says. With many community sports groups forced to relocate from their buildings on Moohan Street Old College, David hopes that Sportsville could help them in the future. “What we are doing now is a multipurpose indoor facility that will house many indoor-based sports and other groups.” Over the last year, they have been looking at different building structures that would work for the local community and

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Locals win the Maioha Award at Silver Scrolls Local singer-songwriters Angelique Te Rauna, Tyna Keelan, and Matauranga Te Rauna have won Silver Scrolls 2019 Maioha Award which recognises excellence in contemporary Maori songwriting. The successful song, Ka Ao, sung by Angelique and composed by Tyna Keelan, Angelique and Matauranga was a first-time win for the young singer-songwriter. The song was reinterpreted and performed live at the awards evening. Watch Angelique perform the winning song here: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=3myDvjstTfo

Sportsville still in the works By Megan Connolly

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found a North American design, the Tension Membrane Structure, to be the best. “There are currently none in New Zealand so we’ve had to do a lot of research,” David says. The design is reminiscent of a large tent-like shape. Given the work that still needs to be done on the design, David says that they are hopeful that they can have a concrete plan by early next year and a Sportsville building by 2021. “It is about increasing participation for all sports.”

HighLight is an annual event on Labour Weekend that takes over Wellington and the Hutt’s Riddiford Garden with immersive light installations from international and local artists. It will be held from Friday, October 25 to Monday, October 28 from 8pm - 11pm, with free entry. Last year saw over 130,000 visitors. This year is themed around space, time, love and the outdoors, and has some pretty cool installations on display including a crashed UFO, massive lit up musical mushrooms, a giant neon peacock and snail and even a bit of UV spaghetti. The event is a hit for families and has a jam-packed programme with these installations and a world-class live performance line-up. HighLight visitors can enjoy a bustling food village made up of local favourites and fireworks above the gardens every evening.

Voting closes this Saturday Voting is still open for council elections. If you have lost or did not receive your voting papers, you can head to the Community Hub Library to make your vote. You can also drop your voting papers at the Library to make sure your votes get in on time. Voting will close at midday on October 12. By October 17 official results will be released.

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inbrief news Tech for kids Get hands-on experience with an introduction to graphical programming, electronics and robotics. Learn to write simple algorithms to carry out tasks and be on your way to hacking the future. Ideal for ages nine plus. Tech for kids is in two parts this week: Thursday, October 10, 1pm-2pm and Friday October 11, 1pm-2pm. Limited spaces.

Spiritual Awareness group An evening hosted by international mediums from the UK, Graham Sim, Kazz Sim and Sammy Reeves is held every Monday evening from 7pm to 9pm. The evenings consist of a unique meditation tailored to the overall theme of the night. All practical tasks will differ monthly and will have unique objectives to help you become aware of your inner feelings and emotions. These activities are designed to help you become aware of your true potential in life. These evenings are always held in a safe, secure, non-judgmental environment, with like-minded people all having fun while growing their medium-ship skills. Refreshments available throughout the night. Contact the team for more information at 02108 116 215 or email GKS.Holism@yahoo.com.

Community Christmas events right around the corner Christmas is right around the corner. At least it is for the team at Love Wainuiomata who have already donned their elf hats to prepare for community Christmas events. There has already been lots of planning happening to bring Christmas joy to Wainuiomata starting on Saturday, November 30. First up is Wainuiomata’s Christmas Parade which will start at 10am and be followed by Christmas in the Nui from 11am to 3pm. Christmas in the Nui will bring Christmas to Queen St Reserve with performances, stalls, rides, activities and kai. To make this celebration a bright and vibrant one, Love Wainuiomata would love to see your group involved on the day. And who doesn’t love community Christmas cheer? Get in touch to get your group, club, school, church or business involved, with either or both events, at christmasinthenui@gmail.com or 020 4116 9759.

Christmas may feel far away but December is approaching fast so that means Christmas in the ‘Nui is too! PHOTO: Supplied

Bee Healthy drop-in dental care Bee Healthy Mobile Dental Van will be visiting the Community Hub on October 10 and 11 from 9.30am to 2.30pm. They provide a drop-in and check-up dental service for preschool-aged youngsters all the way to year 8’s. You will be able to spot the van outside the War Memorial Hall. Bee Healthy Regional Dental Service is a community-based dental service providing free publicly-funded dental care for children in the Greater Wellington Region.

Sun’s out, must be hot chips time After a big morning of school holiday activites at the Community Hub Library, the Bakie and Topp whanau share fish

and chips together on the deck. Luckily, it was the perfect day for it with the warm Wainuiomata sun shining and in

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events can happen without worrying about soggy grass. Photo: Megan Connolly

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Deklin loves his community Yo u n g D e k l i n Frew-Parks loves his community and wants to help out in every way he can. PH OTO: Megan Connolly

WAINUIOMATA CLEANFILL

The cleanfill site will be full soon so we’re looking to create a Community Liaison Group to help us design the future of the site. We want to know what you see as the future of the current site. While we are committed to making it a community reserve, the purpose and design of this reserve is open to your suggestions. By Megan Connolly

Twelve-year-old Deklin Frew-Parks has a big heart for the community he lives in. His love for the community runs so deep he can often be found helping out in the Community Hub, lending a hand to the local Volunteer Fire Brigade or just hanging out with family and friends. What he loves most is “all of the nice community and whanau around here, and the love and support,” he says. “If you don’t have a community of people, there wouldn’t be Wainui, everyone would just move over the hill.” The youngster is a year 7 at St Bernard’s College, Lower Hutt, but lives in Wainuiomata with his dad, Cam Parks.

Some of the favourite things he likes to do are go to the pools and BMX track with his dad. His hobbies include building “random things” like go-carts and tree huts. When he grows up he would love to be a firefighter or work with helicopters. A big reason he wants to be a firefighter is to follow in the footsteps of his family who have a long history of volunteering for the brigade. “Every single Christmas I would be on the fire truck in the parade,” he says. Deklin’s advice for being a good member of the community is simple. “Take a look around at the community and just give back,” he says. “Give back by helping, donating and volunteering.”

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“Phones because it helps us live and gets us through each day.”

“The motor vehicle. They have made transportation easier and faster.”

“Wifi and technology. Lights can help you see in the dark.”

“Computers because they’re fun, good to use and help everyone.”

“Bikes because they were built way before cars as a way of transportation. They need no gas, no electricity and they keep you nice and fit.

“Electricity because it enables us to do things we could never do like see in the dark.”

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

Problem drivers Dear Editor, There’s a problem with some drivers in Wainuiomata. They get fast cars and ignore road rules. Drivers on Wainuiomata’s residential roads are doing 70 kph in a 50kph zone. I wish these speeders would slow

down in our built up areas. These drivers hurt and kill innocent others. Speed Kills. Don’t they know they are driving a car which is 50 percent plastic? Look at the bumpers, all plastic! Plus you don’t get the full chassis.

Some drivers take silly risks, in and out of lanes, often tailgating. Some drivers get so close to the other person bumper, you would think it was a stretched limo! Peter Wells

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Registered nurse Jean Al-Daghestani (left) and clinical nurse manager Anna Roberts are passionate about their roles at Enliven’s Woburn Home.

more about evidence-based practices and health-related policies,” Anna says. She is a firm believer in Enliven’s philosophy of care, which works to combat the feelings of loneliness, helplessness and boredom that can come with ageing. “I’ve seen the difference it has made to the lives of elders.” Woburn Home registered nurse Jean Al-Daghestani says she has enjoyed building connections during her almost five years there. “You get to develop a relationship with the residents

and their families. When you help someone you get this lovely smile from them. “You even get the chance to dance or sing with them if the mood strikes!” In her time at Woburn, Jean has also gained skills in leadership, holistic and palliative care. She says every day is different and a new learning opportunity. Enliven is always on the look out for great nurses to join the team. If you, or someone you know is looking for a nursing role visit www.psc.org.nz/jobs or email recruit@psc.org. nz to find out more.

Wednesday October 9, 2019

Dancing Queens of Mamma Mia Wainuiomata Little Theatre’s production of Mamma Mia’s cast is having a fun time performing sold-out shows to locals, family and friends, and theatre enthusiasts. The show opened last week to a full house and are about to start their second week of shows tonight. Mamma Mia represents over three months worth of hard work by the cast

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and crew including singing and dancing rehearsals, set construction, band practice and costume preparations. Community theatre productions like this are made up of passionate people. The majority of them are local residents, who volunteer their time for free while fitting the show around their careers, and families. The show will close on October 19.

Delwyn Monk as Donna thinks of all the things she could do if she had a little money.

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School Holiday fun: Glow in the dark By Megan Connolly

The school holidays are on so that means mischief, mayhem and a whole lot of fun. Last Friday youngsters worked on creating spooky monster masks by decorating them with glow-in-the-dark

paint then took them into a dark room to see their masks come to life. And if a face mask wasn’t enough, youngsters drew fun shapes on their faces with more non-toxic glowing markers. There’s no way you wouldn’t be able to see these guys in the dark!

School holiday fun: Ayden and Alicia McIvor with Courtney Clayton.

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More than 100 locals jumped into The event was so popular there almost Springtime fun by potting up strawber- wasn’t enough to go around but thankComposed by Tony Watling 11th. Nov. 2015 ries and lettuces last Saturday morning. fully the team at Bunnings popped over This Pop-Up vege potting session was to Wainuiomata with more pots! run and donated by Kris and the BunYoungsters also had the opportunity to nings Petone team in partnership with decorate their pots and make their little Love Wainuiomata and the Wainuiomata plants their own. Community Hub.

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Wednesday October 9, 2019

SPORT

SPORTS TALK with Jacob Page

Spark Sport flop offers Sky a chance Like a phoenix from the ashes, it seems Sky Television has a chance to soar again thanks to Spark Sport. The Rugby World Cup coverage simply has not been good enough and not worth the $59.95 to $89.95 price tag. Personally, I’ve had only minor issues and nothing that has seriously impacted my viewing experience but it is clear I am one of the lucky few. Many sport fans, who have

bemoaned Sky Television’s absurdly high prices and overall monopoly on sport coverage in New Zealand, have likely realised the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence. I have just signed up for all Sky Sport channels through their app Sky Sport Now for $39.95 a month on a 12 month contract. I get all sport channels and on demand sport content but no other Sky products, no movies,

no basic package, just sport that I can chromecast to my television. As a fan of rugby, league, cricket, American sport, golf and tennis majors, as well as all the one-off events, to me it is a no-brainer at that price point. Four years ago I was paying Sky over $100 a month for many channels I did not want or need. This option cuts the fat and gives me a price I can live with. Spark Sport have a lot of work to do and while their initial

response to technical issues was admirable, it is clear streaming issues are still occurring and now the company is trying to minimise the issue publicly while trumpeting the games where there are no issues. Well, I’m sorry, Spark Sport, patting yourselves on the back for delivering the service at the standard you should have is a silly way to get a sore arm. Public perception is starting to come back to Sky Sport, who

have lost a lot of subscribers over the past year but may have a chance to claw most of them back if they are smart with the packages they offer. Spark Sport must go back to the drawing board if they want to be a serious competitor for sporting rights in this country. This experience has been a failure. Perhaps that’s harsh but it is the reality and now Sky has a chance to capitalise.

Young tennis players start summer season next week By Megan Connolly

The Wainuiomata Tennis Club juniors are about to hit the court for a new season next Tuesday. There’s something for youngsters of all ages and stages, no matter the skill level says, coach and organiser of the junior division Antz Rivett. “It’s about getting kids running around and away from a computer,” she says. Junior bronze, silver and gold coaching will start on Tuesday, October 15 from 4pm. Junior Aces, aged five to seven and seven to nine, will start on Wednesday October 16 at 4pm. For the youngest tennis players, the afternoon sessions are more games-based than skills-based. But as they grow older they start building up their skills. “Registrations are still open,” Antz says. “You can just come along to one of the sessions and sign up there and then. We never turn people away.” The highly anticipated interclub tournaments begin next week. It involves keen players travelling around the Hutt Valley area playing other teams. Interclub is for tennis players aged eight and over. Contact Antz for more information about the junior club on 027 813 8807.

Junior Tennis is about to kick off next week with a range of times for young- Zaieah Suafa-Aiomata practices her tennis sters of all ages like Manaia Fincham and James Milham. form. FILE PHOTOS: Megan Connolly

Fancy seeing your results on our sports page?

Croquet season kicks off The local Croquet Club opened their doors for the first time this season at the weekend. The start of the season is signalled by ‘running the first hoop’ and was followed by afternoon tea. The club has also recently celebrated its 26th birthday. The club is located on Heath Street. PHOTO: supplied.

Spring has sprung so that means the beginning of summer sports! Are you a proud member of your sports club and would like to share your pride with the community? Or maybe you would like to encourage new members to come along and try out your new sport? Send in your club’s sports results and some cool action pictures to go with it for your chance to feature on the sports page. Even if it’s just your results in raw form, our reporter can tidy it up for you. Then we can all celebrate! Send to wainui@wsn.co.nz by 2pm on a Monday to feature in that week’s paper.

Wednesday October 9, 2019

Redcoats Ltd DEADLINE SALE

29 Pollard Street, GLENDALE

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30b Isabel Grove, CENTRAL

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No matter if you are starting out or slowing down, this might be your ideal home! 3 bedroom townhouse has more to offer than you might first expect. You will find 120sqm on two levels, and it comes with an internal access garage, a workshop space, as well as the laundry. Deadline Sale Closing 2pm Tuesday 15 October at our office, 10 Wainuiomata Rd, Wainuiomata (will not be sold prior).

VIEW Sun 13 Oct 1.30-2.00pm PRICE Deadline Sale Tue 15 Oct 2.00pm Paul Butcher - 021 209 5645 paul@redcoats.co.nz Richard Sinnott - 027 263 2538 richard.sinnott@redcoats.co.nz

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This home has it all! You need plenty of fully fenced space to park your cars, plus a van or truck? Look no further than 29 Pollard Street! Then step inside and discover a great 3 bedroom family home, which is double glazed, comes with new carpet in the living area, plus has a modern bathroom and kitchen. If you do feel the chills, good news, there is insulation in the ceiling and under the floors, plus a heatpump, a heat transfer system and a woodburner. Besides the stunning views, there are so many more things to discover, so ring us for your private viewing today! Deadline Sale Closing 2pm Wednesday 23 October at our office, 10 Wainuiomata Rd, Wainuiomata (will not be sold prior).

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VIEW Sun 13 Oct 12.00-12.30pm PRICE Deadline Sale Wed 23 Oct 2.00pm CONTACT Paul Butcher - 021 209 5645 paul@redcoats.co.nz Richard Sinnott - 027 263 2538 richard.sinnott@redcoats.co.nz WEBSITE redcoats.co.nz/RED20798

29 Grimsby Grove, ARAKURA

CUTE ON KEW! Be quick and look at this beautiful 3 bedroom family home on lovely Kew Grove before it is gone! It has been well maintained over the years, and many happy memories will stay behind, but now it is your turn. It welcomes you with a spacious living room, opening up to a sunny patio area and fenced back garden. There is a separate dining area and tidy kitchen. Why not come for a look and discover some more things you will love?! Call today. Deadline Sale Closing 2pm Wednesday 16 October at our office, 10 Wainuiomata Rd, Wainuiomata (will not be sold prior).

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Offering 4 bedrooms, spacious lounge & open plan kitchen/dining, this property will be in hot demand for first time home buyers establishing themselves on the property ladder or investors adding to their portfolio. Positioned on a sunny 820m2 section with 2 outdoor decks, fully fenced back yard and huge garaging. Features include log burner, heat transfer system, HRV system, separate bath & shower, separate toilet & laundry. Grab the opportunity to own your first home, don't let this one get away.

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VIEW Sun 13 Oct 12.45-1.15pm PRICE Deadline Sale Wed 16 Oct 2.00pm CONTACT Paul Butcher - 021 209 5645 paul@redcoats.co.nz Richard Sinnott - 027 263 2538 richard.sinnott@redcoats.co.nz WEBSITE redcoats.co.nz/RED20773

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If you are looking for a 3 bedroom family home to make your own, look no further! You will have some nice views over the valley and it feels like you can really touch the clouds thanks to the elevated position. Step inside and discover a combined living/dining area with heatpump, a tidy kitchen, and a modern bathroom. Sitting on a large, mostly fenced 750sqm section.

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