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Local firm helping during crisis Essential workers can be found in many different places throughout the COVID-19 lockdown period. Workers from Metal Art Limited in Seaview have been working hard over the last three weeks to make and prepare sanitizing stations for national supermarkets. There are eight workers who travel over the Wainuiomata Hill to work. Having an essential working permission means they are free to travel to and from work. Manager of Metal Art Limited Steve Kyle himself spent time growing up in Wainuiomata too.

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So far the group has made over 600 stations, which have been sent out to two different companies. Steve says that they are working hard with a team of locals from Wainuiomata and around the Hutt to ensure that everyone can safely shop throughout lockdown. “It’s about helping to spread the knowledge that we need to be safe,” Steve says. “It’s definitely been a different experience but we have been very lucky to be a part of a really good team.” Continued on Page 2.

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Locals create hand-sanitizing stations for businesses Continued from page 1. Steve estimates that the stations take around two hours to make each. Now, imagine that by 500. “Normally it takes four to five weeks to laser cut, weld, put together and powder coat the outdoor furniture. We had 10 days to make the sanitizing stations.” The eight workers who travel over the Wainuiomata Hill to work, having an essential working permission means they are free to travel to and from work.

Prior to lockdown, the company primarily worked on outdoor street furniture, but they are very happy to be helping the cause. “It went from doom and gloom at the start because we weren’t considered essential. Thankfully now we can continue working,” he says. “We got proactive and reached out to other companies who need this too.” Metal Art has been owned and operated by the Longstaff family for many and have been supplying many of the furniture you From left; Tracy Longstaff, Trent Longstaff, Callum Arnot, Braden Longstaff, may sit on in public areas. Carl Longstaff, Alwyn Davies, & Caley Dent.

A mobile testing station comes to town Across the Hutt Valley, community-based assessment and swabbing centres (CBACs) are being set up to test for COVID-19. Many general practices are testing people at the medical centre, with some practices using portable cabins alongside their practices. “It’s really important that anyone who is feeling unwell with any condition, calls their local medical centre to discuss their situations and symptoms during this lockdown period,” says Dr Kim Hurst, Silverstream GP and Medical Director of Te Awakairangi Health Network. To ensure the safety of patients and staff during the current Covid-19 pandemic, medical centres are seeing people in different ways, such as phone calls or online consultation, but can still offer face to face appoint-

ments if required. Te Awakairangi Health Network’s first CBAC opened on 23 March and tested 18 people on the first day. Since then Te Awakairangi has opened CBACs in Naenae and Wainuiomata, and a further one will open in Upper Hutt this week. “On Friday, we started a mobile COVID-19 assessment and testing service. We think this might be the first mobile testing in New Zealand”, Dr Hurst says. “We know some people don’t have access to a car, or are too unwell to drive. We don’t want people that need testing catching public transport, or calling a taxi or Uber driver. “When you are referred to a CBAC, we will talk through with you how and where you can be assessed and swabbed, including whether we need to assess you

Dr Kim Hurst and Vanessa Cameron testing for COVID-19 in Wainuiomata.

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GP, Healthline or other health providers. For the list of CBAC locations and opening hours visit https:// teawakairangihealth.org.nz/ coronavirus-covid-19/

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Schools go online for new term By Megan Connolly

Studying online is set to be the new normal for students in Wainuiomata when they returned to school this week. The students have been on holidays for the last two weeks after being pushed was pushed forward due to the COVID-19 Level 4 regulations. During that time, teachers have been working hard on setting up courses and online platforms for students to use while at home on their individual devices. Wainuiomata Intermediate School’s principal Craig Sharp has been working with his teachers to bring it to life. “We had a lot online anyway. We have just been adding to it, Craig says. “For us, it was important to not make it compulsory. If people are struggling in their bubbles, we don’t want it to be school work that ‘break’s the camel’s back’.” Over the holidays teachers sent out fun ideas and activities such as free audiobooks online via Amazon and creative worksheets. The difference is now children and teenagers will now be able to log onto a video conferencing call with their teachers each morning as a way to check-in, connect and understand what to do. “The main thing for us is making the connection, keeping it together and allowing everyone to catch up with each other’s bubble,” Craig says. For many children, this will be their first Wainuiomata Intermediate School’s printime at trying at-home learning but the cipal Craig Sharp makes a start for the new current circumstances have changed the term. way everyone is living their lives and, by “The main thing is for parents not to be transmission, so has schooling. Craig’s advice for whanau is that it’s im- teachers. Read a book or watch a movie portant to be supportive of your children together and talk about it.” Craig and his team have been busy orat the moment. “This event is going to be what the ganising computer devices to be dropped remember. It’ll be their ‘I walked to school to Intermediate students who don’t have their own ones over the last two weeks. in the snow’ moment,” he says. “Schooling has changed a lot since the It is important to make sure everyone has the opportunity to learn. parents went to school.

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Barry Paterson President Little Theatre  What food do you crave most often? Mr ji’s Petone , orange beef – especially under this lockdown.  When you have had a bad day, what do you do to feel better? Pour myself a whisky and look forward to the following day.

 What is the best or worst purchase you’ve ever made? Best Purchase , Julies wedding ring . Worst purchase , None really I put them down as learning experiences  Who has been the biggest inspiration in your life? My Dad , no doubt.

 What was the last photo you took? A dinner I cooked last night , we’re having a cooking competition with the family while we’re under lockdown. Fair to say I’m not in contention for winning !!

 What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever been? We’ve been to many beautiful places around the world but Waimarama Beach in the Hawkes Bay is one of our favourite holiday places.

 What’s one thing on your bucket list? I’ve been putting off taking my wife on a cruise for years as I don’t have a good relationship with boats and water so definitely one thing I need to do.

 Favourite programme currently watching? Binging Blacklist on Netflix

 What thing do you really wish you could buy right now? A decent coffee from the Coffee Box in High Street , I’m having serious withdrawal symptoms.

 If you had to flee the country, where would you choose to live? Feels like we’re in the safest place in the world currently so I’ll be staying right here…

Explore the hidden world of your backyard By Megan Connolly

Staying at home all day can come with both positives and negatives. However, there are often many things that we can focus on during times of stress. One of those is connecting with nature. As well as being fun, there is a lot of research to show being in nature helps our mental well-being, Enviro Schools facilitator Michelle Ducat says. “Now most of us are required to stay at home, one of the things that are going to help us get through together is spending time outside with our kids, whether that is going for a local walk or exploring our backyard. “Regular times in nature will support our tamariki to develop a sense of awe and wonder at the magic of our

natural world, whether it be those slaters hiding under that old bit of wood, or that karearea that has started nesting in the Wainuiomata hills.” While we spend more time at home it could be a fun and easy way to keep track of daily activities and how sustainable we are in and out of the home. “From a sustainability perspective this is a real key: our children will care for the places they love,” Michelle adds. “Sustainability is all about working together to use our natural treasures wisely to ensure we all have what we need, now and in the future.” Many may have too much on our plate now to add anything new. But Michelle says for many of us this could be time to have a think about how our household could be more sustainable.

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“One way to start could be to brainstorm all the ways we can look after the well being of each other and the environment over this time.” Some of the sustainable Michelle suggests include, start a compost so your green waste doesn’t have to go to the landfill, have a go at growing some kai and think about one item in your shopping list that uses single-use plastic There are lots of ideas online that support whanau to explore nature. Here are a few you can try: For example, create a scavenger hunt and see what the smallest thing you can find is. Did you know you’re never more than a metre or two from a spider? Your backyard may not look that interesting but there is bound to be something living there.

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I haven’t really tried any new recipes but I have found that I have had the time to make some old recipes that I loved. Like an old family favourite dessert, Apple Roll.

My husband is awesome at making Russian fudge. He’s been trying to mix it up a bit by adding new flavours into it. I’m encouraging him to rummage around in the pantry for interesting things to add crunch.

Keila Venezia Laberinto-Jensen I baked berry chocolate muffins last week and they were so delicious! The recipe is in the Edmonds Cook Book.

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I can’t wait to go to the beach or the hills, and get away from the suburb bubble.

Making hot cross buns, they were very delicious!

I had lots of pears so i made them into a pear and sultana chutney. It’s fantastic with tasty cheese and pork chops. I’ll have to hide it from the family when lockdown is over.

Teamwork creates treehouse

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The Calver families have been doing some home improvements while in lockdown but on a smaller scale. Five-year-old Elijah, dad Zac Calver and his granddad Caz worked together to upgrade their tree house and put their own flair on it. They used anything they could find lying around the home like bits of wood from their garage and branches to add a roof and reinforce the ladder. “We have planned to do it for a long time but never got around to it,” dad Zac says. “We’ve just upgraded it and made it safe.” It took the family around five days to complete, working on it bit by bit every day. Elijah’s favourite part of the process was doing the nameplate at the bottom of the tree, he says. “It says Elijah and Sophie’s Tree,” he says. The treehouse was already part of their property when they moved into the house two years ago so it was exciting to renovate it into something of their own, they say. “I’m going to go out there at night with a lamp and look at the stars,” Elijah says. “I want to colour it with rainbows.” Seven-year-old sister Sophie helped sometimes too. What they both learnt the most was how important teamwork is when it comes to making something. “It doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to be a tree house,” Sophie says. “And working together as a family.” Both Elijah and Sophie are looking forward to all of the new adventures they are likely to have in their new and improved Youngsters Elijah and Sophie Calver rennovated their home treehouse with grandad tree house. Caz and dad Zach. Photo supplied.

Mia Maniapoto is one of five youngsters to hit the Easter egg jackpot at the weekend. Mia won a package of Easter eggs as part of a talent Como that TiHei Rangatahi ran recently. To win, all she had to do was submit a video showing her sweet dance moves. TiHei Rangatahi dropped the basket off with no contact made making it lockdown safe. The youth organisation has been running online games and activities for local tamariki to keep them entertained throughout lockdown.

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They are similar to a range of other illnesses such as influenza and do not necessarily mean that you have COVID-19. Symptoms include: • a cough • a high temperature (at least 38°C) • shortness of breath.

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These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have COVID-19. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu. • Shortness of breath is a sign of possible pneumonia and requires immediate medical attention.

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Easter Bunny visits Thanks to Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern the Eater Bunny was considered an essential worker during Lockdown so many children were lucky enough to go on an Easter egg hunt on Sunday morning.

Locals sent in their Easter photos to the Wainuiomata News to show that even in quarantine, youngsters could still enjoy everything that Easter has to offer. Photos: Supplied 15 month old Oakey Heron enjoys his first chocolate egg Easter.

An excite Ivy Jowitt shows off her Easter gifts.

Ella Jowitt with her chocolate haul.

Rylee and Eden Williams participating in a Easter egg hunt. Left: Six year old Pourewa Te Rata canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to get stuck in to his chocolate eggs. Four year old Blake Harris-Swinn, was all smiles with his Easter eggs.

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Shakayla coote and brother brooklyn Berlips embrace their inner bunny. Rylee Williams searches for eggs.

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Unwell? You can still call your doctor As we continue into the third week of the level 4 Lockdown period, Nelson Marlborough healthcare professionals urge people not to put off calling their doctor or practice nurse if they are unwell. D r N i c k Ba k e r, N e l s o n Marlborough Health Chief Medical Officer and Karen Winton, Acting Chief Executive of Nelson Bays Primary Health, remind people that Healthline, GP clinics (health centres), pharmacies, urgent care centres (after-hours) and emergency departments are open for business during the level 4 Lockdown period. They urge anyone with health needs to get attention, do not let little problems develop into major issues before getting help.

“Please don’t wait until the end of weekends, public holidays, or until the end of the Lockdown period, to seek medical attention. What may start as a minor issue could become serious if you leave it too long,” Dr Baker says. “We have seen cases recently where people have put off getting health care and illnesses have got worse” “On public holidays like ANZAC day, people can contact their local urgent care clinic or call the general Healthline number for advice. For emergencies, people shouldn’t hesitate to call 111 or go to a hospital emergency department. “Our teams are there to provide care and that hasn’t changed during the COVID-19 response or Lockdown period.”

Karen Winton encourages anyone to call their GP clinic for advice. “Many people will continue to need care for existing or new health conditions, as well as seek medical help for any COVID-19 concerns. “These are extraordinary times and require extraordinary measures. But the message is clear, general practice (your family doctor) and urgent care centres are open for business, even if that business is delivered in a slightly different way. “Patients will still be seen ‘inperson’ if required. Other people may be offered a consultation by phone, email or video-call. You might also be seen by a nurse or doctor in your call, in a practice

carpark. We are doing thing differently, to keep people safe during COVID-19, but care is still here.” Mrs Winton encourages older people especially to reach out for help. “If you are over 70s and not meant to be leaving your home during the Lockdown period, please call your GP first for a phone assessment. If you need to be seen, come in and they will make sure you are safe when you visit. “Using a car to seek essential health care is allowed, and the sooner you are assessed, the better your health outcome will usually be.” Dr Baker emphasises that people should not delay seeking help for

urgent needs due to fear of leaving their bubble and being at risk of being infected with COVID-19. “New Zealand hospitals follow international best practice for infection prevention. Things will look different when you go to an after-hours clinic or ED. You may be screened – asked questions about your symptoms – at the door for example, given a mask to wear, or assessed in a cabin outside of the main building. These are all precautions to keep you and others safe from infection,” Dr Baker says. For more information about where to get healthcare in the Nelson Marlborough region, go to: www.nmdhb.govt.nz/healthcare/

Help SPCA keep operating during the COVID-19 crisis SPCA NZ is facing an enormous crisis and are in urgent need of support so the organisation can continue operating. An urgent appeal was launched recently and already supporters from around the country have donated, however a spokesperson says that SPCA’s current forecast shows that there will be a $1m income loss due to the Lockdown, a number that is likely to increase in the coming weeks. “SPCA has never faced a crisis like this. COVID-19 is having a disastrous impact on our ability to raise funds – and where we once covered a significant proportion of our costs with in-person fundraising activities and events, Op shop sales, and adoption fees, we are now relying on your help to make it through this unprecedented time,”

the spokesperson says. “As the nation feels the financial and emotional hardships of the pandemic we are also preparing for animals who will be impacted and need our help. Those who can no longer be cared for, who need rescuing from unfortunate situations, or need temporary shelter. “SPCA Inspectors are still protecting animals on the frontline and trying to find ways to safely work and respond to emergency and urgent animal welfare complaints. Our vets are still needed to tend to sick and injured at our centres. Our animal teams must be there to feed, clean, and care for the animals” If you are able to help, please d o n a t e n ow t o o u r e m e r- SPCA is facing an enormous crisis due to COVID-19 impacting on the organisation's ability to raise funds, gency appeal at: www.spca.nz/ and is in urgent need of support so it can keep operating. covidurgent Your donation will be greatly appreciated.

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Wednesday April 15, 2020

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sports talk With Jacob Page

Love of horse racing Now is the time for a little sporting nostalgia and over the past week I’ve spent a fair chunk of time reflecting on my love of horse racing. It is hard to explain why this has been the case, it’s more just luck that Youtube videos had me reflecting on my time as a casual racing fan through to the modern day. My week came full circle with

1997 Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup winner Might and Power dying over the weekend after a bout of colic. He was one of the first gallopers I can remember, his dashing frontrunning efforts are something I can still recall even though I was only eight-years-old. Ironically, I’ve been a harness racing fan predominantly. The first horse I can remember

was 1993 New Zealand Cup winner Chokin. I went to my first Cup meeting at Addington a few years later with my late Grandad who literally lived for the second week in November. For most of my childhood I would go each Cup Day with Grandad trying to convince the gate attendants I should get in for free as I was clearly under-five

when in reality I was nine or 10. The ploy had mixed results but I was allowed $2 on each race and a pottle of chips up in the public stand. It is funny how those childhood memories stick with you. A vivid memory is my Nana, who would watch the day on television, and would demand Grandad wear a tie which he secretly detested.

In a sport which continues to have its struggles, especially in trying to appeal to common sports fans, Grandad would always say “don’t back against the Purdon stable”. The advice is still solid today. This lockdown could prove to be a defining point for the racing industry as they try to stay relevant. I’ll just hope to add another Cup Day to my list come November 10.

Jake sets sights on future competitions By Andy McGechan

There’s perhaps nothing worse for a motorcycle champion than being kept locked up indoors. You could easily imagine Wainuiomata’s Jake Whitaker getting wild, scratchy and hungry, for bike action at least, during the Coronavirus pandemic lockdown. But instead of developing into a bear with a sore head during his enforced “hibernation”, this international athlete is putting on a brave face and making the most of his free time. The KTM motorbike rider is spending plenty of time on his home gym, lifting weights and running, joined in his fitness regime by wife Jane, who is also an accomplished dirt bike racer, and their young

son Maxton. “I’m able to do a bit of stuff in the workshop,” the 28-year-old furniture polisher says. “I’ve been catching up too with all those home improvement jobs, but the nationwide lockdown has also freed up a lot of time for me to devote to fitness training. “We’re getting out for family walks, but the bike tracks are closed and so there is no mountain-bike training or motorbike practice time for me at the moment. We have a home gym and have been hammering that. “I think my New Zealand Enduro Championship rivals will be in the same position as me though. But, as far as general fitness goes, I feel ready to go at any time.” The New Zealand Enduro Championships had been set

to kick off near Whangamata in late March, but that event was cancelled because of the fire risk at that time. Then the following round of the nationals, set for Tokoroa on April 18, was abandoned because of the Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown. Whitaker anticipates the nationals may not now eventually get started until Martinborough on May 24, an event that had originally been scheduled as the fourth round of five in the 2020 series. “Regardless of what happens with the enduro nationals, I’m planning ahead to contest the 2020 New Zealand Extreme Off-Road Championship and that usually kicks off soon after the enduro series wraps up, probably in September.”

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