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New hub “is the future”
By Nikki Papatsoumas
Work on transforming Kilbirnie’s Poneke Football Club into a state of the art community and sports hub is well underway.
Stage one works on the Toitu Poneke Community and Sports Hub were completed last year.
The project, which began in 2014, would see the existing club rooms, gym and indoor training room redeveloped into a modern facility, which would be used
by sports clubs and community groups across Wellington.
Work on stage two of the project is now underway and by mid-2017 the hub was expected to be fully operational.
The overall project would cost $2.2 million, $750,000 of which has been set aside by the Wel-lington City Council towards stage two developments, as part of its 2016/17 annual plan, which was currently out for public consulta-tion. Continued on page 2
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Wellingtonians have cheaper weekend bus fares to look forward to next month.
For four weeks from Novem-ber 28, Go Wellington buses will change to a $1 fare for one zone of travel and $2 adult fare and $1.50 fare for children for two or three zones of travel.
It is hoped this will encour-age people to use public trans-port to travel in and out of the city.
The Wellington City Council has budgeted $200,000 for the initiative.
Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said the public transport initiative would help to get more Wellingtonians onto buses and into the central city during the busy weekends in the run-up to Christmas.
“This initiative will provide
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a welcome boost for retail sales.”
Councillor Iona Pannett, Chair of Wellington City Council’s Environment Com-mittee, said the cheaper bus
fares bring multiple benefi ts to the city.
“This shows support for an environmentally sustainable travel option for people who want to go shopping in the
central city and don’t want to have to worry about conges-tion or parking time limits.
“Wellington City Council fi rst proposed this initiative in February this year and I’m thrilled that it’s going ahead in time for Christmas.”
The cheaper fares can be paid by cash or with a Snap-per card. The changes will be in effect from beginning of service on Saturday, Novem-ber 28, each weekend through to the last service on Sunday, December 20.
Continued from page 1Nicola said blood donors were very
special.“We always need more donors. Cur-
rently only four per cent of the eligible population donates blood.
“If you are part of the 96 per cent cur-rently sat on the fence thinking about it, please jump off and join in.
Nicola asked people to think of the “bigger picture” and said one donation could save three lives.
“Think of all the little children who have leukaemia who your blood is able to save… you’ve got to go beyond yourself and think of who your donation could save.
“You’re helping ultimately to save people’s lives and make a difference.”
The New Zealand Blood Service was also hoping to have more people sign up for plasma donations, Nicola said.
This year 240 people have donated plasma, however the blood service was hoping to reach 500 donations by the
end of the year.Plasma was used to make around 13
different medicines and because of this the demand for plasma had increased “hugely”, Nicola said.
“You have to have given at least one blood donation in the last two years before you can become a plasma donor.”
Plasma is collected using an apheresis machine. The machine spins off the red blood cells and keeps the plasma. The red blood cells are then returned to the donor.
Plasma has also earned the nickname “liquid gold” because of its colour, Nicola said, “It really is so special, it can be made into so many different medicines.”
The blood drive will take place next Thursday, November 19, at the ASB Sports Centre in Kilbirnie from 9.30am to 2.30pm. Appointments are pre-ferred and will take priority. To book an appointment call 0800 448 325.
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A large pohutukawa tree in Kilbirnie has been cut down despite the protests of a group of residents, who fought to see it stay standing.
Last week, the Cook Strait News reported that the Wel-lington City Council was planning to fell a tree off Kemp St as part of a multi-million dollar upgrade of the Kotuku fl ats.
After learning of the coun-cil’s plans, Kemp St residents quickly banded together in an effort to save the tree.
A public meeting, held at Ev-ans Bay Intermediate School last Thursday, was attended by local councillors, council staff, residents and school children.
During the meeting council staff explained the tree would come down to provide a safe access route to the complex for both motorists and pedes-trians.
One resident in particular, Les Boardman, whose house was adjacent to the tree, stressed the effect the tree coming down would have on his privacy.
However, despite residents’ efforts, the tree was torn down by contractors late Friday afternoon.
In an email addressed to residents, Manager for City Housing, Vicki McLaren said it was not appropriate to “save the tree at all costs” as asked.
“We have explored options for keeping the tree, and have concluded that the cost of keeping this tree is to put at risk the safety of the residents we provide housing for on behalf of the city.”
Councillors Paul Eagle and Sarah Free attended last week’s meeting and said resi-dents raised valid concerns.
Mr Eagle said, Les’ concerns were valid, particularly when it came to privacy.
“Council needs to ensure it funds a wall, that it’s con-structed to a height and a size that provides privacy and blocks the noise.”
Ms Free said the council would discuss the idea of fencing with those neighbours most affected.
“I am really sad the tree won’t be saved, I think it was a nice tree. We do have to see the bigger picture and balance the needs of all our residents.”
Pohutukawa tree comes down
Kemp St residents gather after a pohutukawa tree was felled last Friday.
New hub “is the future” Funding requests were also in
process with the Lottery Grants Board and community trusts.
Project manager of the Toitu Poneke Community and Sports Hub, Ross Jamieson, said stage one of the project was about opening the place up and mak-
ing it a welcoming, fi t for pur-pose space.
Rugby memorabilia had been digitally archived and was now fed through television screens.
The hub’s east facing wall had been converted into windows giving parents or spectators a
sheltered view of Kilbirnie Park and a fully operational kitchen had been installed.
A new community engagement officer was also employed to liaise with sports clubs, com-munity groups and corporate groups.
“It’s proving really really suc-cessful. It is the future really,” Ross said.
He said since stage one was completed there had already been 900 hours of “non-usual” use of the space.
“It’s a great community space, a group can come in here, whether they are corporate or from the community.”
He said as part of stage two de-velopments the hub’s deck would be extended and a welcoming entrance would be created.
There would also be a new
indoor astro turf training centre, community room, storage facili-ties and upgraded change areas for female sports players.
Chairman of the Poneke Foot-ball Club, Kevin Jenkins, said the value added to the club was already obvious.
“The place is being used more by rugby players’ families, friends and supporters.
“It is already showing divi-dends and more patronisation, more people are coming to watch games.”
Community, sport and recrea-tion committee chair Council-lor Paul Eagle appealed to the public to support the annual plan process.
“It is getting that wider commu-nity use, not just sports groups but community groups utilising it all year around.”
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Local children have had some first-hand experience in how to react when coming into trouble in the open water.
Last week, the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre in Kilbirnie, held a ‘Water Safety Week’ for all children enrolled in its swim school.
As part of Water Safety Week, children experienced new activities and challenges, in an effort to help educate them about water safety.
Senior Aquatics Educator, Craig Elliot, said staff felt it was important to equip children with correct water safety skills, following this summer’s “shocking” drown-ing toll.
There were eight deaths in the water this holiday period.
“Every year there is always a big push on the number of drownings in New Zealand but nothing seems to make a huge amount of difference,” he said.
Over the week, children took part in a number of situ-ations designed to simulate what it would be like if they came into trouble in the open water.
This included, u-turns, sur-
Senior instructor Rachael Thomas with Shreeya Dullabh, 6.
vival strokes, swimming through seaweed mats, swim-ming clothed, using air pock-ets and swimming against currents.
Craig said the activities were designed to challenge the children.
“What we are trying to get across to these guys is no matter how good a swimmer
you are, there is still lots and lots of potential dangers. People are over estimating their ability within a diffi cult environment to swim in.
“It’s about making sure they’re actually thinking fi rst before they act,” Craig said.
Craig said staff had received positive feedback from par-ents over the last week.
“They were really happy to see their kids not just doing the usual water safety stuff.
He said they now hoped to hold Water Safety Week classes twice a year.
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A man has been arrested following the death of a Kil-birnie man last week.
Police said emergency ser-vices were called to a house in Mahora St, Kilbirnie, about 9.50am on Wednesday after a 66-year-old man was assaulted.
The man later died at Wel-
lington Hospital. Police said they were providing sup-port to the man’s family and friends.
Detective Senior Sergeant Warwick McKee, said fol-lowing the man’s death, police were working on a homicide investigation.
He said a 49-year-old
man had been arrested and charged with murder in rela-tion to the man’s death.
He appeared in Wellington District Court last week.
“A number of people have come forward with informa-tion; however, we would still like to hear from anyone who saw a man walking along
Mahora St with no shirt on, heading towards the Coutts St area, at around 9.50am [Wednesday] morning,” Mr McKee said.
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Professional public policy analyst Keith Johnson has declared he will enter the race for the Wellington mayoralty. Keith will stand alongside incumbent mayor Celia Wade-Brown, Deputy Mayor Justin Lester and Councillors Nicola Young and Jo Coughlan.
What’s on in Strathmore Park this week?It’s busy as always at the Strathmore Park Community Centre this week. Vegetables from Kaibosh are now available at the centre every Monday at 10am. Anyone interested should arrive before 10am along with proof of address they live in Strathmore Park. The centre’s table tennis evening takes place every Wednesday from 7.30pm and a gold coin donation would be appreciated.
World premiere for balletOne of the world’s best known sto-ries, The Wizard of Oz, has been lovingly crafted by the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Artistic Director Francesco Ventriglia into a magical two act ballet. The world premiere of The Wizard of Oz will take place in Wellington on May 4, ahead of the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s biggest tour of 2016, visiting nine centres around New Zealand. For more in-formation, head to www.rnzb.org.nz
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Locals have the opportu-nity to have their say when it comes to making the capital friendlier for their canine companions.
Wellington City Council has opened the doors to public consultation on changes pro-posed to its Animal Bylaw and Dog Policy.
Public consultation will run until Monday, May 2 and no decisions will be made until after council has undertaken a full consultation with the public.
Councillor Simon Marsh said he was blown away with the response he had received from locals in relation to the council’s dog policy.
Key issues the council were looking at included, updates to dog exercise areas and updates to time restrictions in some exercise areas.
Mr Marsh said people liked the idea of extending off-leash hours at beaches such as Bal-aena Bay, Island Bay, Worser Bay and Oriental Bay.
He said it worked well at Lyall Bay, where dogs were permitted off-leash at all hours, in a designated area of the beach.
“Beaches renew themselves, there is minimal input re-quired from ratepayers.”
He said introducing more dog exercise areas, such as the one at Greata Point, would require more up keep.
“Beaches also give dogs the
options of being able to swim and for old dogs it’s one of the best forms of exercise they can have.”
He said the council was also exploring whether there should be stricter enforce-ment for people who don’t pick up after their dogs and whether dog owners should be able to walk their canines through town and stop at a cafe with their animal.
“I am pleased that we have got so much out there and we have got so many possible changes up for discussion.”
Public consultation was due to run until May 2 and proposed changes would be adopted by September 2016. For more information head to www.wcc.govt.nz
O� -leash hours at certain Wellington beaches could be extended after changes are made to the Wellington City Council’s Animal Bylaw and Dog Policy.
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Deputy Mayor Justin Lester promises to give a $5000 rebate to fi rst home builders and free entry to Council pools for under-fi ves if he is elected Mayor in October.
At his Mayoral campaign launch last Sunday Mr Lester announced to a packed room of people at the Whare waka Event Centre he was running because he loved the city and wanted to “make it even better”.
“I’ve spent my adult life working to make this city a better place over the last six years as Deputy Mayor and a Wellington City Councillor, and before that as a local business owner.”
Mr Lester said a housing re-bate would encourage owners to build houses which would further reduce home costs, increase suit-ability of housing stock and allow people to save up to $150,000.
He said he would also ensure every Wellingtonian was able to live in a safe, warm, dry home.
“As Mayor, I’ll invest in new social housing and I’ll send a local bill to Parliament to secure a rental warrant of fitness throughout Wellington.
“That means basic requirements for a home you can rent out.”
He also said he would get seri-ous about ensuring every child in Wellington had the opportunity to learn to swim.
“Seven out of 10 kids in New Zealand can’t swim, and I won’t let Wellington be a city that turns its head and ignores that fact.”
Mr Lester said the cost of this policy would not break the bank.
“The cost is a paltry $55,000 per annum in a budget of $450 million.”
Candidates running for the Wel-lington City Council were also announced at the launch also Lyall Bay resident Lynda McGregor, who wil be running for Eastern Ward Councillor under a Labour ticket.
Justin Lester had also previously announced Southern Ward Coun-
Lester launches campaign
Southern Ward Wellington City Councillor Paul Eagle with Deputy Mayor Justin Lester at Mr Lester’s mayoral campaign launch last Sunday.
cillor Paul Eagle would be his preferred Deputy Mayor should he get elected.
With Jo Coughlin throw-ing her hat in the ring the competition is heating up, and Mr Eagle said the campaign
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A group of public health professors from New Zealand universities have signed an open letter to the Cabinet calling for stronger child obesity prevention measures from the Gov-ernment. The group of more than 70 academics is concerned by New Zealand’s high rate of childhood obe-sity - the fourth highest in the world.
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This Saturday, the Wellington City Council’s Berhampore Nursery is open to the public. Head along for a behind-the-scenes look at where the council grows native plants for the city’s revegetation programmes, as well as the plants for gardens, parks and reserves. The Berhampore Nursery Open Day runs from 10am to 2pm at 32 Emerson St, Berhampore.
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The country’s only pelican has sadly passed away.
Lanky the Pelican, the longest living resident at Wellington Zoo, was euthan-ised earlier this week after his health deteriorated.
Lanky was an iconic animal at Wel-lington Zoo for almost 40 years – mak-ing him one of the oldest residents at the zoo.
He arrived in the capital after he was rescued with three other young wild-born Pelican from drought in Adelaide.
Lanky was hand-reared with the group at Adelaide Zoo before making the move across the ditch to Wellington Zoo.
With his remarkably large beak, Lanky will be remembered by Wellingtonians and visitors to the zoo.
General manager for animal care at Wellington Zoo, Mauritz Basson. said staff began to monitor Lanky’s health after he started to show “lameness” in one leg.
“Lanky had regular medical examina-tions and we were able to manage the arthritis in his ankles with pain relief and anti-infl ammatories, but his lameness increased over recent months.
“Close observations over the last month showed that he was hesitant to bear weight on his legs, and he was beginning to refuse food and medication.”
Senior keeper Phil Wisker, who cared for Lanky for nine years, said many visi-tors had a special fondness for Lanky.
Living near Monkey Island, Lanky was often seen swimming in the moat and was often a feature of the zoo’s daily animal talks, he said.
“Lanky’s favourite food was Kahawai, and he consumed a kilo of fi sh every day,” Phil said.
“However, he was definitely seen from time to time sneaking food off his neighbours, the Capuchin Monkeys and Spider Monkeys, who may not have appreciated his behaviour.”
Lanky the pelican was euthanised by sta� at Wellington Zoo earlier this week.
• Lanky was an Australian Pelican, a bird with the longest beak of any bird in the world. The species is commonly found throughout Australia. • New Zealand had a native Pelican which died out before human colonisation, which is believed to have been a sub-species of the Australian Pelican. • Another Wellington Zoo Pelican, Percy, lived until age 62 and made it into the Guinness Book of Records as one of the world’s longest living birds.
Sad goodbye to special bird
About Pelicans
By Nikki Papatsoumas
A dancing fi gure of Carmen Rupe will feature on four crossing lights in Cuba Street.
Last week, Mayor of Wellington Celia Wade-Brown, who promoted the Kate Sheppard crossing light near parliament, announced a dancing fi gure of Carmen would feature on four crossing lights in Cuba Street.
The crossing light project was a council initiative to recognise and celebrate transgender communities within society.
“We loved the reaction to the Kate Sheppard lights as soon as she was in I started talking about other people,” Ms Wade-Brown said.
She said she believed Wellington might be the first city to have a transgender person feature on cross-ing lights.
Ms Wade-Brown was also presented a portrait of Carmen by artist Te Mete, titled, The Final Portrait, by MP Louisa Wall.
The portrait will be kept at the New Zealand Portrait Gallery.
The four new crossing lights will be installed at Cuba St over the next few weeks.
Carmen Rupe was born in Taumarunui as Trevor Rupe. After working as a stripper and a prostitute, she moved to Wel-lington in the 1960s where she began to challenge discrimination and prejudice against people in the gay and transgen-der communities. Carmen ran for mayor in 1977, with the support of local business man, Sir Bob Jones, however, Michael Fowler was re-elected as mayor. She died in Sydney of kidney failure in 2011.
Mayor of Wellington, Celia Wade-Brown, with the new crossing light featuring Carmen Rupe.
New fi gure to feature on crossing lights
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A rest home with spark Kilmarnock Heights HomeAn elder-centred communityKilmarnock Heights Home is special; it’s more than just a rest home. As well as providing daily living support we ensure residents have choice and control in their lives. We take every opportunity to bring companionship, fun and meaningful activity into the lives of elders.
Family and friendsKilmarnock Heights Home is like one big family. Residents are encouraged to invite their loved ones to visit at any time; there’s no set visiting hours. And, for the children - we have a fully stocked toy box to keep them entertained!
Pets welcomeWe believe pets can be both calming and energising. So, we welcome animals at our home. If you have a pet that’s part of your family, ask us about moving to Kilmarnock Heights Home with them.
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A high-achieving young Scots College student has gained top grades in every NCEA subject – all while serving up delicious treats to local patrons.
Kelvin Scholtz, 15, has been splitting his time between working at Franco’s cafe in Seatoun and completing his year 11 academic studies.
He has achieved ‘Excellence’ in all his NCEA subjects this year while working every Saturday and Sunday at the cafe for the past 11 months.
Kelvin, who splits his time between Seatoun and Porirua and often faces a time-consuming commute in the morning, has to manage his time carefully.
He said that it’s come down to a choice between extracurricular activities and his job.
He gave up karate after three-and-a-half years to take on the challenge of part-time work while studying fulltime.
“Last year I decided to stop – I wanted to save some money but also wanted to be able to focus on studies.”
Despite working at the cafe, his long hours haven’t seen him hooked on cof-fee– although energy drinks do play a part.
Kelvin said the hardest part of cafe work was when there were many people to serve or a lot of customers with complicated orders.
He has found the secret to getting through his busy week is some much-needed downtime on Sunday afternoons.
“I take a couple of hours at the end of the week to wind down – it gives me the energy I need.”
With his excellent all-round performance at school, Kelvin has his sights set on the legal profession as a career.
Running a cafe isn’t in his long-term plans, but for now his future is in hospital-ity.
Franco’s is set to change hands in a week’s time, and Kelvin will be moving to the fi sh and chip shop across the road.
He said he will miss seeing the regulars every day.
“I’ve come to know them, and it’s nice to sit and talk with them when it’s not too busy.”
Kelvin Scholtz with his favourite dish on the Franco’s menu, the margherita pizza. PHOTO CREDIT: Rosel Labone
From top grades to fl at whites
With Anzac Day approaching, Wel-lingtonians will have the opportunity to record their wartime memories for posterity.
The #wellynextdoor recording caravan will be located near the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park this week and Wel-lington City Council is inviting locals to share their war-time stories – whatever war, memory, or experience that may be.
Locals can book a free 15-minute interview slot to record their tales in the caravan until Sunday.
The captured stories will then be uploaded to the #wellynextdoor website for all to enjoy.
Mayor of Wellington, Celia Wade-Brown, said this was the perfect opportu-nity for locals to share tales from the past.
“War-time memories are often passed on from generation–to–generation.
“Let’s record these stories of our families at home and away to share and learn from.”
Community, sport and recreation com-mittee chair, Paul Eagle, said the project offered people from all backgrounds a chance to refl ect on their experiences and record and preserve their unique perspectives on how war affected us all.
“We’re encouraging locals to head to the recording caravan, and recall war-time stories of their experiences or memories of relatives, so they don’t fade from our collective memories.
“Tales of heroism, courage and bravery
are equally as important as stories about those who stayed home to hold the fort – so we want to hear all those stories.”
The #wellynextdoor caravan is located next to The Great War Exhibition in the Dominion Museum.
The exhibition, created by Sir Peter Jackson and supported by ANZ, tells the story of the WW1 in brilliant colour.
The Wellington City Council’s #welly-nextdoor recording caravan will be located next to the Dominion Museum Building from 10am to 4pm, until Sun-day, April 10. Top book an interview slot, head to www.wcc.govt.nz
With Anzac Day approaching we would love to hear your local stories. If you have wartime memories to share, or have organised an Anzac tribute, we would love to hear from you. Send an email to [email protected]
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By Nikki Papatsoumas
A talented Kilbirnie artist who has overcome adversity will display his art work to locals over the coming weeks.
Peter Zlatkoff will display his GO and SEASONS series at his very own exhibition out of the Kilbirnie Plaza this weekend.
Peter, a former active sportsman, was in his class room at the age of 16 when he collapsed and spent the following month in a coma.
He had suffered a brain haemor-rhage and the following ten years were spent getting his speech back.
Peter, who paints from Vincent’s Art Workshop, said his passion for painting came later when he had a go at painting at community college.
During the years Peter, who moved from Hastings to Wel-lington in 1993, has gone from painting mainly scenery and landscapes to focussing on ab-stract pieces.
In 1998 Peter won the Telecom art award and a piece of his work was published on the front cover of the regions telephone books.
He has completed more than 200 paintings during his career as an artist.
Peter’s father, Jim, said it was ex-citing to share his son’s “abstract world” with the wider community.
“It’s his abstract world, he paints from inside himself, he is express-
ing his inner-world which is not in real life.”
The Peter Zlatkoff Exhibition will run this Friday and Saturday
from 10am to 3pm at the Kil-birnie Plaza, Unit 15. Following this Peter’s work can be viewed permanently at the Plaza Pizzeria.
Peter Zlatkoff with some of his art work, which is on display in Kilbirnie.
Artist displays work Sonic Wells will connect New Zealand, Australia and Tur-key through communal sound ‘wells’ in Wellington, Sydney and Canakkale, Gallipoli. Each of the three wells will transmit audio clear enough for people to be able to hold conversations from one location to another.
In April 2015, Wellington City Council formed a historical sister city relationship with Canakkale, to commemorate the WWI centenary and to honour the friendship between the people of New Zealand and Turkey. For more information, head to wcc.govt.nz
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The Lyall Bay community may already know about Kumon but Tanu Kapoor is determined to spread the word far and wide about the world renowned learning method.
Operating two Kumon Centres, Tanu has helped hundreds of children of all ages and abilities master fundamental maths and English skills but now she feels it’s time to move from a small church hall into a beautiful new space in neighbouring Kilbirnie. “I feel the children will really look forward to coming here to study,” Tanu said.
It’s been an exciting journey in Kumon for Tanu who became intrigued by the learning method after she saw how much it
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Owner of Gentle PC, Kaeli Bunt, said she was studying towards her diploma in network engineering fi ve years ago when she ended up in a wheelchair.
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“I’m no longer in a wheelchair or work-ing out of the bedroom, and the business is growing.”
Kaeli now has a small team working with her out of the company’s Miramar offi ce.
“Luke, my sidekick, is an independent contractor and a boy genius. He’s a tiny person with a brain the size of a planet.
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Q: Why do you think it’s important to recycle?
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Mia RigbyMiramar Central School
“So we are not just chucking our rubbish anywhere and we are reusing it again.”
Costa IoannidisMiramar Central School
“So we can keep the sea animals safe, because sometimes the stuff that is at the dump is blown into the ocean.”
Lilac RichardsMiramar Central School“I think it is important because if everything was chucked in the bin, nothing would break down and it would be left lying everywhere.”
Nasia NikaMiramar School
“Because we can keep the world clean, if we just take care.”
Ella TomMiramar Central School
“So we don’t waste everything we use. It’s good to reuse things and not throw them away.”
Izaiah GlancyMiramar Central School
“Because if we don’t recycle it’s going to end up all over the world and it will never go away.”
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Dear Ed, I and many oth-ers remain unconvinced that the tree was a safety issue as Vicki McLaren, Council’s City Housing manager indicates (refer to CSN March 31). We believe this, as the tree had not posed a safety problem
all of its life there alongside the existing driveway and the proposed driveway goes along this same corridor. Given this, we believe there would have been a way to accommodate the tree and maintain a safe environment for all. However,
council has not provided us any evidence by way of drawings and plans to show how this tree posed a safety issue and to what extent. This is a matter we have requested and we are still waiting. Just a day after the meeting which was held with
council to save the tree, where myself and other residents, 16 students from the neighbor-ing Evans Bay Intermediate School and Councilors Free and Eagle attended, council had the tree cut down. We are shocked at this sudden action.
However, even now, if council can show that this tree is an unresolvable safety issue, it will convince us and help us to lay this important matter to rest.
Fiona Hoang Kilbirnie
Unconvinced
From a marketing perspective, retaining the existing fl ag is a shame. I saw the new alternative as a perfect blend of old and new, adding a wider base of international recognition. With the greatest respect to the RSA they took the wrong viewpoint given that our ability to change and go forwards is a direct result of the outcome our old soldiers bravely helped facilitate. I bet Air NZ are a little disgruntled and 'go the All Blacks'
Mark EastWellington
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Children from Miramar Central School spent Monday afternoon turning trash into treasure thanks to Fonterra Milk for Schools and TerraCycle.
Empty Anchor Uno yoghurt pouches became bags and games as part of an up-cycling work-shop which was awarded to Miramar Central
School for winning fi rst prize in the Fonterra Milk for Schools recycling competition.
Students from Miramar Central School are some of 170,000 Kiwi kids who receive Fonterra Milk for Schools every day.
Reporter Nikki Papatsoumas was there to join in the up-cycling fun.
OUT ABOUT Trash into treasure PHOTO CREDIT:Nikki Papatsoumas
1. From left, Amisha Lala and Mia Rigby.2. From left, Eric Young and Charlie Tomuri.3. From left, Natasha Hunt, Lana Dia and Ojhan Aukuso.4. From left, Jack McKinstry, Eva Ofsofke and Chasity Kent.
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By Bethany TiddyMASSEY JOURNALISM STUDENT
The new Brooklyn wind turbine was taken up to Polhill on Tuesday and will be installed throughout the next week.
Meridian said the new turbine was 67 metres high - the height of the Beehive building - with 20.8m blades - slightly smaller than the length of a tennis court.
The Meridian media manager, Michelle Brooker, said the expected life of the new turbine was 20 years and will power 490 average homes per year.
“The turbine will be operating by April 15,” she said.
According to Meridian, the budget to replace the turbine was $2.9 million.
Meridian replaced the ageing Brooklyn turbine in December last year after it experienced me-chanical issues.
It was removed and delivered to its new owners, Energy3.
The original Brooklyn wind turbine was installed in March 1993 and was chosen because of Wellington’s strong winds.
Brooklyn Community Centre offi ce coordinator Euan Harris said the community was looking forward to seeing the new wind turbine. “It’s a lot more modern,” he said.
“We’ve had a lot of contact from Meridian, they’ve been very helpful,” Euan said.
Brooklyn’s new turbine is larger than life
By Nikki Papatsoumas
Disability car parks outside the Island Bay Medical Centre were moved back to the kerb last Thursday.
The car parks were moved earlier this year as the Island Bay cycle way took shape, to the disappointment of the local community.
A Wellington City Council spokes-woman said the disability car parks were moved back to the kerb last week as part of changes to the cycleway layout near the shopping centre.
She said this was to make it “more consistent for everyone”.
“For users of those car parks, this is a more practical arrangement,” she said.
Councillor Paul Eagle said reconfi g-uring the carparks was practical, safe and worked for everyone.
“At last we have an example where the council has listened to both sides of the debate and done something which should please everyone.
“[However] it’s taken far too long and it still doesn’t address the unhappiness with the rest of the design.”
Other changes to the cycleway layout near the coastal community’s shopping centre involved extending the shared space area in the shopping centre by about 50 metres south of Medway St.
New speed cushions were also in-stalled where the cycleway and shared space merge and two parks were added near Island Bay New World.
Meanwhile yellow posts have been installed at most intersections and at a
Disability car parks outside of Island Bay Medical Centre have been moved back to the kerb.
few other spots along The Parade to give added protection for people on bikes and to let drivers know to take extra care.
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Locals who like their shopping local, ethical and eco-friendly can head along to Sustainability Trust’s ‘Winter Warm Up’ Market this weekend.
This Saturday, Sustainability Trust’s EcoCentre in Forresters Lane will be transformed into a cosy space for people to shop for home and family and learn about how to keep their homes warm and dry this winter.
Market goers can expect to see delicious offerings from Wellington Chocolate Factory, Lady Lemon and Community Fruit Wellington, clothing from Hoopla Kids, homewares from Niche Textile Studio and Verdant Design, cosmetics from Sante, and Sustainability Trust’s own range of eco-friendly goods.
There will also be an electric car there for people to try out and Rides Ltd will be on hand to talk about their ride-sharing app.
Sustainability Trust’s home experts will also be giving do-it-yourself demonstrations on ways to make homes warmer through the day and will be on site to answer questions about insulation, heating and draught-proofi ng.
Sustainability Trust spokesperson Rena Kohere said winter shouldn’t be a struggle.
“We’re hosting this market because we want Wellingtonians to celebrate all the good things in life, like delicious food, cheerful company and a cosy house to go home to.
“Whether you own your house, rent, or are a landlord, there will be lots at our market to help people get more out of their homes, for less.
“From handmade door-snakes, to the latest in solar technology, we’ve got lots of products and info to help make winter fun.” The Warm Up for Winter Market will be held on Saturday, April 9 from 10am to 2pm. The fi rst 50 people through the door will receive a goody bag.
‘Winter Warm Up’ market this weekend
Life Flight is holding its popular annual Open Day this Sunday at its Rongotai base.
Life Flight provides emergency air services - fl ying people to the urgent medical care they need and dramatically improving their chance of survival and recovery.
More than 26,000 patients have been helped by Life Flight staff in their time of need.
As part of this Sunday’s Open Day,
there will be rescue demonstrations, emergency service displays, food, spot prizes and plenty of entertain-ment for children.
Fourteen emergency services will be on display, including Life Flight’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter, Life Flight’s Air Ambulance Plane, Po-lice, Fire, Air Force and Wellington Free Ambulance.
Three sports stars will also make a special appearance after fl ying in
by helicopter about 10.45am.Everyone who attends will also
have the opportunity to enter the draw to win a fl ight on Life Flight's Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
Life Flight’s Open Day will take place this Sunday, April 10 from 10am to 2pm at 17 Bolt St, Rongo-tai. Entry by gold coin donation and all proceeds will help Life Flight save lives.
A rescue demonstration at Life Flight’s Open Day
Life Flight opens its doors this weekend
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SOLUTIONFor December 1, 2004
ACROSS 1. Healing (11) 7. Good view; ... point.(7)11. Californian white-oak. (5)12. Beginning. (7)13. Metal tip at end of shoelace. (5)14. Sweet-sounding. (9)15. Forager (9)16. Musical instrument. (6)18. Raving. (7)21. Divisions of land (4)23. Horse(inf) (3)25. Bird’s crest. (3)27. Resound. (4)28. Cheer. (7)30. Ring-throwing game. (4-2)32. Sharp blow. (3)33. Political satirist, ... Scott.(3)34. Account-book. (6)35. Bridged intersection. (7)36. Agriculture minister, ... Falloon (4)37. Stimulating tablet, ... pill. (3)39. Estimated time of arrival (abbr) (3)41. female red deer. (4)43. Reproached sarcastically. (7)45. Not harsh. (6)48. City in England. (9)
49. Left-handers(inf) (9)51. Raise the spirits of. (5)52. Observation post. (4-3)53. The sea. (5)54. Appease. (7)55. Tall buildings. (11)
DOWN 1. Loose thread. (5) 2. Adorned. (11) 3. Rough-haired Scotch terrier. (8) 4. U.S. inventor, Thomas ... (6) 5. Attempts. (5) 6. Deep red. (7) 7. Pertaining to farms. (8) 8. More tidy. (6) 9. Brisk(music) (7)10. Go into.(5)16. Secrecy. (7)17. Durable upholstery fabric. (7)19. Agricultural. (5)20. Accomplices(inf) (7)22. Loyal. (7)24. Hiatus. (3)26. British person(sl) (3)29. Small enclosed field. (5)31. Tending to incite. (11)32. Agent(abbr) (3)
33. Golf peg. (3)38. Aromatic lozenge. (8)40. Animals with lungs & gills. (8)42. Bliss. (7)44. Tapers. (7)46. Swiss city. (6)47. Artless. (6)48. Pup. (5)49. Ostentatious. (5)50. Oozes. (5)
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CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters
SOLUTIONFor July 28, 2004
ACROSS 1. Result (5-6) 7. Scoundrel (7)11. Pulls (5)12. Deviousness (7)13. Excellent (5)14. Alert (9)15. So (9)16. Directs (6)18. Skull (7)21. Disorder (4)23. Racket (3)25. Take by sips (3)27. Stake (4)28. Artlessness (7)30. Low chair; Chaise ... (6)32. Expert; ... hand (3)33. Strange (3)34. Zealous (6)35. In brisk time(music) (7)36. U.S. state (4)37. Biblical vessel (3)39. Curve (3)41. Cupid (4)43. Exposed to air (7)45. Female relatives (6)48. An endless time(Lat) (9)49. Left handed people(inf) (9)
51. Angry (5)52. Solidify by cooling (7)53. Anaesthetic (5)54. Humbleness (7)55. Friendship (11)
DOWN 1. Sound (5) 2. Sent (11) 3. Shy (8) 4. Of public revenue (6) 5. Turn outwards (5) 6. Constrict (7) 7. Has high morals (8) 8. Reduce (6) 9. Sanction (7)10. Audacity (5)16. Arrange in steps (7)17. ‘Old Blue Eyes’ Frank ...(7)19. Competitor (5)20. N.Z. Prime Minister 1975-84 Sir Robert ... (7)22. Boils (7)24. Catch (3)26. Group of whales (3)29. Topic (5)31. Uninvited guest (4-7)32. Deoxyribonucleic acid
(abbr) (3)33. Sphere (3)38. U.S. horse race; ... Derby (8)40. Restrained (8)42. Casual (7)44. Annual calendar (7)46. Scoffs (6)47. Manservant (6)48. Form of expression (5)49. Water vapour (5)50. Gambol (5)
CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters
SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003
CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters
SOLUTIONFor July 28, 2004
ACROSS 1. Result (5-6) 7. Scoundrel (7)11. Pulls (5)12. Deviousness (7)13. Excellent (5)14. Alert (9)15. So (9)16. Directs (6)18. Skull (7)21. Disorder (4)23. Racket (3)25. Take by sips (3)27. Stake (4)28. Artlessness (7)30. Low chair; Chaise ... (6)32. Expert; ... hand (3)33. Strange (3)34. Zealous (6)35. In brisk time(music) (7)36. U.S. state (4)37. Biblical vessel (3)39. Curve (3)41. Cupid (4)43. Exposed to air (7)45. Female relatives (6)48. An endless time(Lat) (9)49. Left handed people(inf) (9)
51. Angry (5)52. Solidify by cooling (7)53. Anaesthetic (5)54. Humbleness (7)55. Friendship (11)
DOWN 1. Sound (5) 2. Sent (11) 3. Shy (8) 4. Of public revenue (6) 5. Turn outwards (5) 6. Constrict (7) 7. Has high morals (8) 8. Reduce (6) 9. Sanction (7)10. Audacity (5)16. Arrange in steps (7)17. ‘Old Blue Eyes’ Frank ...(7)19. Competitor (5)20. N.Z. Prime Minister 1975-84 Sir Robert ... (7)22. Boils (7)24. Catch (3)26. Group of whales (3)29. Topic (5)31. Uninvited guest (4-7)32. Deoxyribonucleic acid
(abbr) (3)33. Sphere (3)38. U.S. horse race; ... Derby (8)40. Restrained (8)42. Casual (7)44. Annual calendar (7)46. Scoffs (6)47. Manservant (6)48. Form of expression (5)49. Water vapour (5)50. Gambol (5)
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CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters
SOLUTIONFor December 1, 2004
ACROSS 1. Healing (11) 7. Good view; ... point.(7)11. Californian white-oak. (5)12. Beginning. (7)13. Metal tip at end of shoelace. (5)14. Sweet-sounding. (9)15. Forager (9)16. Musical instrument. (6)18. Raving. (7)21. Divisions of land (4)23. Horse(inf) (3)25. Bird’s crest. (3)27. Resound. (4)28. Cheer. (7)30. Ring-throwing game. (4-2)32. Sharp blow. (3)33. Political satirist, ... Scott.(3)34. Account-book. (6)35. Bridged intersection. (7)36. Agriculture minister, ... Falloon (4)37. Stimulating tablet, ... pill. (3)39. Estimated time of arrival (abbr) (3)41. female red deer. (4)43. Reproached sarcastically. (7)45. Not harsh. (6)48. City in England. (9)
49. Left-handers(inf) (9)51. Raise the spirits of. (5)52. Observation post. (4-3)53. The sea. (5)54. Appease. (7)55. Tall buildings. (11)
DOWN 1. Loose thread. (5) 2. Adorned. (11) 3. Rough-haired Scotch terrier. (8) 4. U.S. inventor, Thomas ... (6) 5. Attempts. (5) 6. Deep red. (7) 7. Pertaining to farms. (8) 8. More tidy. (6) 9. Brisk(music) (7)10. Go into.(5)16. Secrecy. (7)17. Durable upholstery fabric. (7)19. Agricultural. (5)20. Accomplices(inf) (7)22. Loyal. (7)24. Hiatus. (3)26. British person(sl) (3)29. Small enclosed field. (5)31. Tending to incite. (11)32. Agent(abbr) (3)
33. Golf peg. (3)38. Aromatic lozenge. (8)40. Animals with lungs & gills. (8)42. Bliss. (7)44. Tapers. (7)46. Swiss city. (6)47. Artless. (6)48. Pup. (5)49. Ostentatious. (5)50. Oozes. (5)
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Children from Worser Bay School have delved into their backyards to make this year’s school fair something special - and very local.
Using produce the children have scav-enged from their backyards and with a little help from local suppliers, chef and school mum Hannah Thornton has put together an amazing array of goodies to stock the popu-lar deli at the fair on Sunday, November 8.
“We really wanted to use as much local produce as we could as it came into season.
“The children and their parents have brought in lots, as have friends and family and Kim [Chin] from Miramar Fruit Supply supplied the rest.”
Hannah has assorted a tasty range in-cluding preserves, chutneys, mustards, cordials, kimchi (a Korean pickle), relishes and even a pizza sauce.
For those wanting an early start there are also Christmas cakes and mince meat for Christmas pies.
Burgers, dumplings, pizzas from the
school’s own pizza ovens, Thai fi shcakes and many other food stalls will be keep-ing everyone fed on the day.
The theme for this year’s fair is “Our Secret Garden”.
Worser Bay School principal Jude Pente-cost says this ties in well with the learning the children have been doing this year.
“Relationships are at the heart of our school and strongly refl ected in our cur-riculum. This year's inquiry, 'What and Who is in Our Backyard' has been full of rich learning experiences and provides a great link to the fair.”
Money raised from the fair will go towards various school projects.
In the past these have included help with digital technology, additional staffing, teacher professional development and the engagement of a writing specialist. Worser Bay School Fair - 168 Seatoun Heights Rd, Sunday, November 8, from 11am to 2pm, rain or shine. Some Eftpos available.
Array of goodies at local fair
Chef Hannah Thornton has used local, seasonal produce provided by Worser Bay School chil-dren, friends and family to put together a tasty array of treats that will be on sale at the school fair on Sunday, November 8.
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The local Neighbour's Day at Te Kawakawa Commons community garden on Hornsey Rd in Houghton Valley will take place this Sunday, April 10 from 11am to 2pm. Te Kawakawa Commons is a community vegetable garden and native planting project with a micro climate and views out over Lyall Bay. Activities this Sunday will include demonstra-tions on how to build a bee hotel and creative ideas for using pallets. There will be entertainment for the kids and yummy food, plus the
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Wellington’s Waterfront will come alive this week-end with the tastes and sounds of Thailand.
The Thai Festival, a free two-day event, is being held to celebrate 60 years of dip-lomatic relations between Thailand and New Zealand, at Odlin’s Plaza on Taranaki Wharf this Saturday and Sunday.
On offer at the festival will be a range of food stalls providing delicious delicacies, such as ‘crispy gems in coconut milk’ and coconut dumplings.
There will also be live performances on both days of the festival, including selected scenes from the prestigious Khon, a clas-sical Thai masked dance-drama.
Visitors would also be able to experience the Dance of the Four Regions, drum-ming, singing and more with performers from the local Thai community in
Wellington as well as from Thailand.
Event manager, Jocelyn Smith, said the festival would give a unique insight into Thai culture.
“Our relationship with Thailand and the impor-tance of this festival is clearly evidenced by the more than 35 professional dancers and musicians be-ing brought to New Zealand by the Thai Ministry of Culture,” she said.
There will also be plenty on offer for the children this weekend – from riding on a tuk-tuk, to writing their name in Thai characters and watching beautiful Thai handcrafts be created.
The Thai Festival starts from midday and goes un-til after sunset on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10. For more information, head to www.eventfi nda.co.nz/2016/thai-festival/wellington
Taste of Thailand this weekend
The Lions Club of Wellington has made a generous donation of $15,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities Wellington.
The money will be used to sponsor a bedroom at the Ronald McDonald House in Newtown.
Lions clubs from across the country have worked hard to purchase bedrooms at the Wel-lington House, with almost every bedroom on the second floor, aptly called “The Lions Den”, sponsored by Lions Clubs.
Lions President, Stephen
Crombie, said the proceeds from sponsoring a room enable Ron-ald McDonald House Charities Wellington to continue assisting New Zealand’s families on their medical journeys, enabling them to stay together and strong.
“Wellington Host Lions Club was delighted to be able to con-tinue its contribution to Ronald McDonald House which will enable it to open another family room.
“This contribution builds on the efforts of Lions Clubs over
many years to support Ronald McDonald House to provide services to families in need in diffi cult times.”
Manager for the Ronald Mc-Donald House Wellington Chari-ties, Nikki Thompson, thanked the Lions club for their generous donation.
“I am deeply humbled to have such amazing friends and sup-porters at the Lions Club who tirelessly contribute to our or-ganisation’s mission to keep Kiwi families together and strong.”
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Miramar residents Clifford and Pamela Coate will cel-ebrate their diamond wedding anniversary with a lunch with family and close friends and a telegram from the Queen.
The pair were married 60 years ago today, at St Peter and Paul’s Church in Lower Hutt after meeting at a local dance in Wellington.
Their three children, grand-children and great grandchil-dren will all join in celebrating their milestone anniversary over the weekend.
These days, Cliff remains an avid supporter of the Ori-ental Rongotai Rugby Club, of which he is a life member. Pam is a keen gardener and enjoys making home-made cards and reading.
The couple’s eldest son, Jeff, said his parents had served the community over their years, doing meals on wheels and odd jobs for the elderly.
“It’s quite a milestone, it’s going to be a lovely occasion. We send them our best wishes, both now and forever.”
Couple celebrate diamond wedding anniversary
Cliff ord and Pamela Coate on their wedding day
The Lions Club of Wellington has made a generous donation to Ronald McDonald House.
An Island Bay woman was among those to help build three Habitat for Humanity Houses for families in Thailand, earlier this year.
Habitat for Humanity is a not-for-profi t organisation that works in partnership with people of goodwill and families in housing need, to eliminate sub-standard housing.
Angie Deacon, from Island Bay, alongside her colleague Jess Tombs, joined other Cigna employees from around the globe to build homes for three families in need in Thailand earlier this year.
Angie and Jess were chosen to take part in the initiative because of the work they do in the local community outside of their day jobs.
Angie volunteers at Wel-lington City Council events, has helped out at the Maori Art festival, and carries out litter pick-ups and tree planting with her local conservation group.
Angie said it was an “emo-tional” experience, as the work they completed changed the lives of the families involved.
“It was very emotional when the keys were handed over to the families at the end of the building work,” said Angie.
“The family who will live in the house that I helped to build had a little baby.
“Knowing that the baby would grow up in this house, come home from school and do homework there, maybe fall in love in this house was pretty amazing.”
Local woman travels to Thailand
Angie Deacon and Jess Tombs with the Habitat for Humanity team who helped build homes for three families in Thailand.
15Thursday April 07, 2016SPORT
By Nikki Papatsoumas
Lyall Bay School students had an op-portunity to meet their favourite football stars earlier this week.
On Monday, co-captain for Team Wel-lington Cole Beverley and team mate Saul Halpin visited the school with the ASB Premiership Trophy and signed autographs for students.
The team won the cup for the very fi rst time, after defeating Auckland City in the premiership fi nal last month.
Parent of Lyall Bay School, Jackie Delaney, who is also the 8th grade co-ordinator for the Miramar Rangers, said she thought it would be great to give the children a chance to see the cup.
“This is the biggest thing for soccer in
New Zealand and Team Wellington have won it, it’s awesome.
“It is so good for the kids to see that football is out there too, more girls have also started taking up football as well, it is a really popular sport.”
Cole, who was also on the junior com-mittee for the Miramar Rangers and works as the clubs youth development offi cer, said he and his team mates had already visited a number of other schools around Wellington.
He said visiting schools around the capital gave kids a chance to see what can be achieved in football.
“It’s great to see the kids smiling about the trophy. I am pretty happy that we won, the boys deserved it and it is great to give back to the community as well.”
Cole Beverley and Saul Halpin from Team Wellington, with Lyall Bay School students.
Football stars share trophy with students
School students “have-a-go”Local primary school students tried a
variety of sports during the annual Sport Wellington Stadium Sports Festival at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium last month.
Organised by Sport Wellington for the past thirteen years, the Sport Wellington Stadium Sports Festival aims to give school children in years 5 and 6 the op-portunity to “have-a-go” at sports they might not generally experience.
Over 550 school children participated in 20 different sports last Wednesday, giving them a chance to fi nd sports they enjoyed and wanted to play regularly either through school, KiwiSport pro-grammes or sport clubs.
Community Sport Advisor for Sport Wellington, Paddy Simpson, said the day was a fantastic opportunity for children from different schools to take part in new sports and be active while
having fun.“The regional event has spawned satel-
lite sports festivals in Lower Hutt and Wellington City, which have given more schools an opportunity to take part.”
Providers from developing sports such as AFL, korfball and fencing were among those to deliver sessions to the children, along with golf, gymSports and futsal in a hope of giving students a taste of something they may not have tried.
Sport Wellington acknowledged Wel-lington Regional Stadium Trust for providing Westpac Stadium for the day to ‘give back’ to the regional community.
“It’s great for these kids to get a taste of what playing in an elite venue is like,” Paddy said.
“We hope many of the students fi nd a sport they love and have an opportunity to continue to enjoy it within their com-munity.”
Patrol season endsLocals are being urged to take care
in the water when swimming at unpat-rolled beaches this winter.
Easter weekend marked the offi cial end of the patrol season at beaches around the country and Surf Life Saving New Zealand was now urging beach-goers to exercise caution.
Traditionally, volunteer weekend patrols begin at Labour Weekend in October and continue through to Easter.
Initial numbers released by Surf Life Saving New Zealand show a huge summer season for lifeguards across the country - who rescued in excess of last season's total of 1,328 people.
Surf Life Saving New Zealand nation-al lifesaving and education manager, Allan Mundy, said lifeguards had once again done an amazing job of helping to make the country's beaches a safer place for all to enjoy.
“We experienced some fantastic weather around the country throughout December and January and particularly during the Christmas period, which saw thousands drawn to spending their
holidays at the beach and lifeguards were certainly kept on their toes.
“Lifeguards spent over 200,000 hours on patrol, ensuring no one drowned while swimming between the fl ags on New Zealand's patrolled beaches this summer,” he said.
Allan said unfortunately, a large number of beach-goers continued to put themselves in unnecessary danger by swimming at unpatrolled beaches or overestimating their abilities in the surf which resulted in a high number of rescues- and sadly, a high number of drownings.
While the patrol fl ags would be put away for the winter, the country's volunteer lifeguards would continue to be part of callout squads and search and rescue operations, he said.
Meanwhile, when swimming at an unpatrolled beach, Allan encouraged people to take care.
He said it was important for beach-goers to understand what risks they may be putting themselves, or their children, into and take practical steps to avoid them.
inbriefSports
New Zealand Netball has selected 12 players to represent the New Zealand Secondary Schools team. The New Zealand Secondary Schools team will participate in the International School Girls Competition at The Trusts Arena, Auckland, from May 2 to 6. Former Silver Fern and NZ U21 assistant coach,
Julie Seymour, will lead the team with Mary-Jane Araroa as her assistant coach. From last year’s team, shooters Sydney Fraser and Tiana Metuarau from Wellington East Girls’ College return to the side. They are joined by other talented players from across the country.
Netball players selectedThe Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will take place at Frank Kitts Park this weekend. Relay for Life is a global fun-draising event run by the Cancer Society and involves participants walking or running around a track for 24 hours. The 2016 Wellington Relay for Life will
begin with a survivors walk, followed by a candlelight ceremony in the even-ing. The event will � nish with a closing ceremony. Last year 3670 people in 78 teams took part in the Relay for Life and raised $390,000. This year 3750 people have signed up.
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