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By Rhiannon McConnell The annual Santa Parade was a

success despite the wind and rain, organiser Joy Jones says.

Joy says they decided not to postpone the event because the markets were on the same day and the entrants were keen for it to go ahead.

She says it was a wonderful day and people still came out, despite the drizzle.

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Shaun, Breanna, and Jacob get into the Christmas spirit at the Santa Parade on Saturday. PHOTO: Dan Taylor

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Continued from page 1“Considering the weather, quite a few did turn

up to watch. “It was worth it for that.” Twenty groups participated with many having

more than one fl oat.“The fl oats this year were absolutely spec-

tacular.“So much work went into them.” Overall, Joy says she is happy with how it

went. “It was a successful parade.” However, she has one hope for the next parade. “Hopefully next year the weather will be

better.” The Mayor was unable to be involved this year

due to illness. The results from the Christmas raffl e will be published next week.

Christmas Parade photos page 14.

Santa Parade goes ahead despite rain

By Rhiannon McConnellA local dog and his owner have re-

ceived the 1000th Canine Good Citizen award in New Zealand.

Irma Harris and her dog Comet re-ceived the qualifi er award after complet-ing the Eukanuba Canine Good Citizen Test training.

Irma says she is delighted. “It felt fantastic to gain the qualifi cation

after all the training.”Another member of the Wainuiomata

Dog Training Club, Maree Ryan and her dog Matrix, also achieved a Canine Good Citizen award.

Both dogs and their owners qualifi ed at their fi rst attempt.

Comet is an eight-year-old English Springer Spaniel/Bearded Collie cross, while Matrix is a 20-month-old German Shepherd and is Maree’s fi rst dog.

The Canine Good Citizen Test is a certifi cation program that tests dogs in simulated everyday situations.

“It identifi es and rewards dogs that have the training and demeanour to be reliable family members as well as good-standing community members,” Irma says.

She says the purpose of the test is to ensure that a dog can be a respected member of the community.

Irma says the training is fun and she has es-tablished a closer bond with Comet during it.

Comet has also previously won the National competition for Paws N Music.

Irma’s biggest fear was that Comet might start performing some of his Paws N Music tricks during the test.

She has been a member of the Wainuio-

mata Dog Training Club since she moved to Wainuiomata in 1978, while Maree joined six months ago.

The two pairs are now training to gain the higher levels of Canine Good Citizen test.

Wainuiomata Dog Training Club runs classes on Monday evening at the end of Burden Avenue, Wainuiomata.

Eight-year-old Comet and owner Irma Harris received a Canine Good Citizen qualifi cation.

Dog and owners receives good citizen awardClive Cannon as an elf. PHOTO: Dan Taylor

Clive’s Chemist walked the parade. PHOTO: Dan Taylor

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Transpacific Waste Management is getting ready to install more glass recycling bins around the city as residents get behind a drive to lift recycling fi gures.Seaview branch manager Des Fell says that the response was initially slow but now the bins are so heavily used that a truck needs to make two runs a day, seven days a week, to keep pace. Four more bins are under construction.

More recyling bins to be installed

Private drainage plans are now avail-able online for free.Council’s Helen Oram, Divisional Manager Environmental Consents, says the service is the latest in a series designed to make it easier for custom-ers to obtain local private property information.“Private drainage plans can help iden-tify where the drains on a particular property are and are essential prior to starting any drainage work.”

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Next week is the final issue of the Wainuiomata News for 2013. The paper will resume delivery on January 8, 2014.

Final issue for 2013

Early morning swimming sessions

3Wednesday December 11, 2013

By Rhiannon McConnellAfter success at other stores,

Wainuiomata McDonalds has launched Georgie Pie months earlier than originally planned.

Restaurant owner Chris Boon says they were not going to bring the iconic brand to Wai-nuiomata until next year but after the success at his other stores he decided to bring the date forward.

“They have been doing very well.

“The customers are loving it.”From last month Wainuio-

mata McDonalds have been offering customers the chance to relive the Georgie Pie ex-perience.

The pies have not been sold since the 1990’s but many still

have fond memories. Chris says he has good mem-

ories of Gerogie Pie and is very happy to be offering them at his restaurant.

“It’s still the same pie.“To have it under our um-

brella is fantastic.”Currently fans can try the

steak mince ‘n’ cheese pies, but Chris says they are rolling out a new fl avour in February - chicken and vege.

“I enjoy giving back to the community,” Chris says.

The pie follows the exact recipe of the original pies, except the MSG has been removed.

All stores nationwide are expected to stock the pies by the middle of next year.

Early launch for Georgie Pie

Chris Boon brought the release date of the Georgie Pie forward.

By Rhiannon McConnellLast year Azalea Minarapa, 16, only

went to school a few times a week, but this year she has achieved almost 100 percent attendance and will be returning to mainstream education next year.

Azalea was one of a group of stu-dents who accepted awards at the Rangatahi Learning Centre prize giving last Friday.

Azalea was awarded the Board of Trustees Aspire Shield, the Lyn Prov-ost Award for most outstanding female student, the highest attendance shield, and the values and attitude award.

She received more awards than had ever been presented to one student at the centre.

The Year 12 student says last year she had no dreams or ambition.

“I wasn’t bothered.“I didn’t really worry about my

education then.”However, after starting at the learn-

ing centre she discovered a love for tourism and that brought up the rest of her grades.

“I got interested in my education.”

Aiming for the skyAzalea now has a dream to be

a fl ight attendant. “I like fl ying and I like travel-

ling.” Next year Azalea will be re-

turning to Wainuiomata High School to fi nish her education.

Among other notable award winners were Jadon O’Kane-Jones who won the Commu-nity Cup and Tumanako White-Rolleston who won top Year 10 student.

Head teacher Trish Morgan says she was very proud of the success of all the students.

“I think it’s been an exceptional year.”

She says it is wonderful to see young people change the direc-tion of their lives.

“That’s what I come to work for.”

Auditor-General Lyn Provost and Hutt City Mayor Ray Wal-lace were among the dignitaries who attended.

RIGHT: Azalea Minarapa re-ceived more awards than had ever been presented to one student at the centre.

Students from the Rangatahi Learning Centre ended the year with a prizegiving last Friday.

McKenzie Baths in Petone is looking to establish lane swimming sessions for early morning swimmers.Keen swimmers can now buy an ‘Iceberg Ticket’ for $95, which will give them lane-swimming access between 6am – 8:30am on weekday mornings, and cover the three summer months.

Sports coverage was held over this week to make way for the Santa Parade. Our regular sports page will be back next week.

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By Rhiannon McConnellSpinal injuries lead to a born and breed Wainuio-

mata musician taking up Bikram Yoga and being placing number two in Australia.

Thirty-four year old Cameron Pickford recently competed in the Queensland Regional Yoga Asana Championships where he placed number one in

Queensland.He will now go on to represent

Queensland in the 2014 National Yoga Asana championships in Melbourne in February.

“The sense of accomplishment is very moving. I love the fact that I haven’t even scratched the surface of what’s possible with competing and my practice.

“There’s still so much more I know I’m capable of,” the Bikram Yoga instructor says.

Cameron grew up in Wainuiomata but moved to Brisbane fi fteen years ago where he has lived since.

He began practicing Bikram Yoga three years ago after suffering from scholiosis, an unnatural curvature of the spine, for several years.

He says he was attracted to Bikram Yoga because he had tried everything and spent thousands of dollars to heal his back.

His condition had forced him to give up his profession as a musician and he

lived with constant pain. Within a year of practicing Bikram Yoga regularly, an MRI scan confi rmed he was free from all symptoms.

“My fi rst class I could tell this Yoga works. The fi rst breathing exercise my neck felt relief immediately.”

Cameron says he hopes to become a world yoga champion and an Olympic yoga champion, if the sport gets recog-nised as an offi cial Olympic sport.

Thirty-one competitors performed at the Queensland Regional Yoga Asana Championships, which were held in Southbank Convention on October 27.

The top three competitors placed in the male and female divisions of the Queensland Regional Yoga Asana Championships will compete at the 2014 Australian National Yoga Asana Championships in Melbourne on Febru-ary 9, 2014.

The 2014 International Yoga Asana Championships will be held in London in Summer 2014.

Spinal injury prompted national success

Cameron performing Standing Bow Pulling Pose.

By Rhiannon McConnell Four men have returned to work after com-

pleting the Tama Tu Tama Ora Maori Mans development group one year proragmme.

Programme co-facilitator Reo Va’a says they have seen amazing results.

“It’s been huge since these guys haven’t actually held a job for fi ve to 20 years.”

The programme, which started in 2011, aims to confront and deal with family violence.

“It is going really well,” Reo says. Twenty men graduated on Friday at a

ceremony that included their families. Reo says they had men from different

gangs sit in the same room together and put their differences aside for the sake of their families.

“All that [gang affi liation] is left at the front door.”

Families heard testimonies from the men at the graduation.

But Reo says the real tests begin now. “The journey for them starts now.”He says they will not be perfect but now

they have tools and safety plans to cope. Another success of the programme are

three families that have been taken off the

Child Youth and Family list. Reo says that one of his highlights was

seeing a father and son complete the programme together (pictured above with their family).

Reo says there is a big cultural component to the programme and they include haka and karakia.

The programme was run by Kokiri Marae and co-facilitated by Wayne Glen.

Programme gets men back to work

Sonny Awatere, Vanessa Houpapa, Te Paoa Awatere, Wainui Houpapa, Matarai Maru with baby Riki Lee Houpapa. Below, Rangimarie Houpapa and Petera Ioata.

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Question: Do you think Wainuiomata has a graffi ti problem? How can it be prevented?

Des VintentWainuiomata

“In certain areas it certainly is.”

Masina CorbettWainuiomata

“Defi nitely. Lots of cameras and community support might help.”

Donna HarrisonWainuiomata

“I know there is a problem, but I haven’t seen anything lately. The kids must be growing up!”

Geoff KaeraeitianaWainuiomata

“Heck yeah, and everyone knows it. You really can’t prevent it. You can slow it down but not stop it.”

Trevor GouldWainuiomata

“I know we have one, but I don’t know how to get rid of it or control it.”

Find out the word on the street in Wainuiomata

Our readers have their say.

Dear Ed,The first Wainuiomata

Community Board meet-ing for this triennium was held on Wednesday, No-vember 27.

Congratulations to Karl Dickson, who was elected as Chair and Terry Stall-worth as Deputy Chair. I think it is important that members of the constitu-ency are present and in-volved.

People have time to speak to items on the agenda within a three-minute timeframe. This was my fi rst time at a community board meeting and I was satisfi ed with the decisions that were made.

I have a lot of fond mem-ories at the closed Wood Hatton Primary School. I am quite upset with the state of the grounds.

All the classrooms are

defaced and the swimming pool building has been broken into. Perhaps squat-ters are taking advantage of this unoccupied wasteland.

I hope the owners do something about it as it devalues the area.

It could have been used as a public park or housing developments.

Regards, Gabriel Tupo

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 [email protected]. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in emails.

Letters to the editorDisappointed at Wood Hatton groundsDear Ed, It was great to have the Santa

Parade on the weekend. Even though the weather was

bad, it fi nally got me into the Christmas spirit.

Thank you to the organis-ers for going ahead with the parade, it brought some much needed joy and festivity to the community.

Regards, R. Wilson

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my Clients over the past year.

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Happy and Successful 2014

A Very Merry Christmas to all and Christmas to all and a Special Thanks to a Special Thanks to

my Clients over the past year.the past year.

Let’s all look forward to a

Happy and Successful 2014

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A year in review...Firstly congratulations to the new Community Board who have been sworn in and had their fi rst meeting together. Congratulations to new Board chairman Karl Dickson and new Board members Rima Workman, Josh Briggs and Richard Sinnott.

They are now joined by Councillors Margaret Willard and Campbell Barry. I believe it will be exciting times ahead for the new Board.

I wish to acknowledge to the work past Chairman Terry Stallworth who remains on the board and will continue to serve the community as deputy chair.

As Mayor, I am keen to see the Community Board undertake a real leadership role to engage with local residents and talk about the community’s vision for the future which I believe is very bright.

One area for the Community Board to take a lead in is emergency management and community preparedness. The earthquakes earlier this year were clearly a wake up call for us all.

We all need to ensure we are prepared for such events and that you have plans in place to ensure your families safety.

Well done to Wainuiomata Rotary and all the volunteers who helped make the parade a great day along with the community markets. Despite the weather everyone had a great time.

As the year draws to an end it is always a great time for refl ection. It has been a good year for Wainuiomata but we have certainly had our challenges as a community. It is the “strong community spirit” that brings us through those challenges.

Next year is going to be an exciting year for Wainuiomata so watch this space.

I wish your and your family the blessing of the festive season and all the very best for 2014.

Take care, be kind to each other.

Contact

A word from Mayor Ray Wallace

Phone: 04 570 6666 Email: [email protected] my blog…http://raywallacehuttcity.blogspot.co.nz

The People’s Mayor

6 Wednesday December 11, 2013

By Dawn McKinleyMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year

to you all from Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Support.

As Christmas nears, take care and reduce the risk of being burgled by setting up or join-ing a Neighbourhood Support Group in your area and advertising the fact by displaying Neighbourhood Support signs and stickers.

Make sure doors, windows and other entry and exit points from your house have good quality, effective catches and locks - deadlocks if possible. Get into the habit of always using these locks.

Always lock doors and windows at night, if you’re out in the garden or going out or away. Don’t leave a door key hidden outside - burglars know all the places to look. Keep garden sheds and garages secure and lock away tools and ladders.

Have an alarm system professionally installed and consider having it monitored by a reputable security company. Install sensor lights on access paths or around main external doors. Install a ‘peep-hole’ in a front door so you know who’s visiting you.

Trim trees or remove shrubbery which might ‘hide’ a burglar’s activity.

Get to know your neighbours and develop plans to deal with problems or suspicious activity. Exchanging phone numbers or emergency contact details is a good start.

If you’re going away, neighbours can collect your mail or newspaper and make your place look occupied, for example by turning on lights, parking a vehicle in your driveway,

A message from your Neighbourhood Support Co-ordinator Dawn McKinley

Be aware of buglers this Christmas

hanging washing on your line or mowing lawns.

Take photographs of jewellery and record serial numbers of tools and electronic items.

Consider placing “Beware of Dog” signs on gates or fences.

If you have an answer phone, don’t record a message that suggests you’re out or alone.

Police are always interested in suspicious activity. Don’t hesitate to call Police to report something out of the ordinary and, if you see a crime being committed, call 111.

For more information contact your Neigh-bourhood Support Coordinator, Dawn McKinley by calling into the police station Monday-Friday between 9am-1pm or call me on 027 777 3321.

Dawn McKinley.

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For Sale $259,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5141 Open By Appointment Lisa Black (Gough) P 564 0006 M 027 668 6477 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 102 Wood Street

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Stunning Valley Views In Fernlea! 3 bedrooms, large rumpus, 2 bathrooms. Modernised kitchen, open plan living, fantastic views, fully fenced. For more information Call me any time.

For Sale $305,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5140 Open Sun 1.00 -1.30pm Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 4 Reid Road

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Enourmous Potential! 3 double bedrooms, open plan living, heatpump & gas heater, Infinity gas hot water, large garage with an unfinished sleepout at the back. Fenced 809m2 section

For Sale $179,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5143 Open Sun 1 - 1.30pm Ann Watkins P 04 564 0001 M 021 615 062 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 76 Westminster Road

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Look No Further! 2 living areas, office/5th bedroom, master bedroom with ensuite & separate. Modern kitchen, fenced, double garage, heat pump, wood burner, ¾ re roofed.

For Sale $329,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5138 Open by appointment David Selig & Renee SeligP 564 0000 M 027 4458944 M 027 3554501Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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8 Pollard Street 12:45 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

4 Reid Road 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

76 Westminster 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

53 McGowan Road 1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

4 Pollard Street 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

14 Best Street 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

63 Parkway 1:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

61 Mohaka Street 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.

12 Best Street 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

3A Matariki Grove 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sunday 15th December

The Wainuiomata Stroke Club fi nished an unsettled year with a celebration last Thursday.

Club president Christine John-ston says the year has had its ups and downs.

The club had four members pass away this year and two more have moved away to rest homes.

“It has been quite a sad year.” Christine says it highlights

the fact Wainuiomata needs a rest home.

“It would just make such a

difference to them [the elderly] and their families.”

Christine says the club has had three venue changes since the RSA closed earlier this year, but they have now found a permanent home at the Fire Station.

“It’s the perfect size.”Christine says next year they

are hoping for a more settled year and better health.RIGHT: Stroke Club president Christine Johnston with Rene Kelly.

Hard year for Stroke Club

10 MINUTES WITH:

Josh Briggs

What is your favourite food?

What makes you smile?

Seeing my girl Ellie having fun.

What’s your pet hate?

When people are late, even more so if I am the one who is late.

Your favoured holiday destination?

Thailand, I would love to go there again.

What’s your favourite music?

I don’t have a favourite style but enjoy most music.

What is one thing Wainuio-mata News readers would be surprised to know about you?

I have two baby teeth that never fell out.

Lasagne that my wife makes.

What’s next on your wish list?

Having some relaxing time early next year with my wife and our daughter.

A saying you like to live by?

Family comes fi rst.

I would invite all my mates that live far away to my place for a massive catch up.

Who would you invite to dinner?

Community Board member


We wish you a Safe and Happy Christmas, and a Great Summer!

Thank you for your support during 2013!

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DIY CrackersIf you’re wanting to make a real impression when hosting Christmas at your place this year, what better way than to create your own crackers, fi lled with whatever you want.They are easy to make and put your own twist on as you fi ll them with chocolates, little gifts and your own jokes—the choice is yours.

You’ll need- A bon bon kit (from Spotlight)- Plain and coloured A4 paper- Small confetti (use a hole punch to punch out coloured paper to make your own)

- Sellotape- Double-sided sticky sheets cut into hearts or other shapes (available from Spotlight)- String- Your joke on a piece of paper- Scissors

Step onePlace the 'snapper' in the cracker kit inside the cardboard rollStep twoRoll up the roll inside the plain white paper. Secure with sticky tape.

Step threeBunch up the paper at one end and tie with the string, being sure to include the snapper and the ends hanging out past the string.Step fourFrom the open end, fi ll the roll with confetti, your rolled-up joke, gift, chocolate, etc. Bunch the paper up at this end with the snapper stick-ing out and tie with string.Step fi veCut a strip of coloured paper with scissors, roll it around the cracker and secure with tape.Step six

Stick on your double-sided sticky heart or other shape on the front of the cracker.Step sevenSprinkle confetti over the sticky shape and gen-tly pat into place. Place on plates and get ready to start your Christmas feast off with a bang!

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BETHLEHEM CHRISTMAS EXPERIENCE

Once again Petone Baptist Church invites you to discover the real meaning behind this festive season with their village of Bethlehem Christmas experience. Step back in time and take part in a famous journey following the footsteps of Mary and Joseph to the place of the fi rst Christmas.When:Friday 13 Dec, 7:00pm–9:30pm til Sunday 15 Dec, 10:00am–12:00pm Where:Petone Baptist Church, 38 Buick St, Petone, Wellington Region

SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MARKET

Good variety of stalls Lots of Christmas giftsThursday 19 Dec, 10:00am–2:00pm Where:Centre City Plaza, 132 High Street, Wellington Region

The Community Noticeboard is for non-profi t organisations. For $15.00 you can publish up to 25 words. No AGMS, sporting notices or special meetings. Community Notices must be pre-paid. Call into our offi ce, phone (04) 587 1660 or email offi [email protected]

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CAROLS NIGHT AT PIONEER CHURCH

11 December 2013 at 7.30pmA Carol Singing evening is to be held at the Wainuio-mata Pioneer Church on Coast Road for the fi rst time in (probably) over 40 years. Take the opportunity to join in singing all the old well known Carols and to view the interior of this lovingly restored historic Church. Free entry but a small donation to our Restoration fund would be appreciated

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Trades & Services Death Notices

>> LOCAL CLASSIFIEDS <<Phone: Anne Nicholas 587 1694 • Email: [email protected]

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SOLUTION 922: ACROSS: 1 Put the knife in, 8 Chance, 14 Swami, 15 Newcomer, 16 Instant, 17 Alone, 18 Ban, 19 Pulsate, 21 Attempted, 22 Leeway, 25 Close shave, 27 Tricycle, 28 Detour, 31 Brunei, 33 Garnish, 34 Sinker, 35 Miss, 37 Opt, 39 Bali, 40 Oatmeal, 41 Turquoise, 42 Endless, 43 Employer, 48 Shrapnel, 52 Saviour, 56 Tit for tat, 57 Erratic, 58 Ague, 59 Dot, 60 Area, 61 Trudge, 62 Scoffer, 63 Prefer, 65 Mutual, 66 Subtract, 68 Skateboard, 71 Quiche, 72 Verdigris, 74 Stratum, 76 Emu, 79 Niche, 80 Contain, 81 Eyesight, 83 Truss, 84 Astute, 85 Spill the beans.

DOWN: 2 Unequal, 3 Tacks, 4 Elm, 5 Norm, 6 Faint-hearted, 7 Issue, 8 Cutlery, 9 Away, 10 Cloned, 11 Tabby, 12 Pioneer, 13 Harpsichord, 14 Seaweed, 20 Testimony, 23 Daughter, 24 Planets, 26 Sundial, 27 Trifl e, 29 Opinion, 30 Hearth, 32 Realm, 34 Strew, 36 Shell, 38 Puma, 43 Extra, 44 Patient, 45 Oboe, 46 Entire, 47 Evade, 48 Saturday, 49 Recipient, 50 Placebo, 51 Exude, 52 Stadium, 53 Outstanding, 54 Revolt, 55 Professional, 64 Rations, 65 Memento, 67 Treacle, 69 Roughen, 70 Chocks, 71 Queue, 73 Grasp, 75 Agile, 77 Menu, 78 Went, 82 Ewe.

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GREIG, Douglas George – On December 7, 2013 peacefully at Wesleyhaven Village, Naenae; aged 90 years. Loving son of the late Duncan & Margaret Greig. A loved brother of Daphne, Ronald (dec) and Irene Margaret (dec). A loved uncle to Dianne and John Greig. Special thanks to the staff of Wesleyhaven. A service for Douglas will be held in Kingswood, cnr King and Cairo Streets, Upper Hutt on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 10:00am followed by private cremation. Messages and tributes may be posted to “The Greig Family” C/- PO Box 30 127, Lower Hutt 5040.Gee & Hickton tel. (04)5282331www.geeandhickton.co.nzFDANZ

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The Cake Lady won't be a the Riverbank Market anymore. Visit Marie for her renowned Cakes, Jams and Pickles at the Porirua Market Sat a.m, or at the Harbour Side Market on Sunday a.m.. Or order direct from Marie phone or txt 027 447 4275

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7 The Strand, Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt • 564 6966WHAI ORANGA HEALTH CENTRE

CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR NOTICEMedical Centre - Christmas/New Years Hours

We wish all our patients, whanau and the community the very best for Christmas and New Year. We hope you all enjoy a relaxing and safe holiday and a wonderful New Year

Monday 23 December 830am-5pmTuesday 24 December 830am-5pmWednesday 25 December CLOSEDThursday 26 December CLOSEDFriday 27 December 830am-5pmSaturday 28th/Sunday 29th December CLOSEDMonday 30 December 830am-5pmTuesday 31 December 830am-5pmWednesday 1 January CLOSEDThursday 2 January CLOSEDFriday 3 January 830am-5pmSaturday 4th/Sunday 5th January CLOSED

For urgent medical care when the Centre is closed, please call the Centre as we divert our phones to HML, a 24 Hour Nurse Triage Service, or you can attend the After Hours Medical Centre (729 High Street, Lower Hutt), or go directly to the Emergency Department at the Hutt Hospital.

Dental Centre - Christmas/New Year Hours:The Dental Centre will be CLOSED from 23 December to 20 January 2014 (inclusive). For urgent dental care during this time please call our Reception team for the Wellington area rostered urgent Dentists.

NEW ENROLMENTS:Dr Bianca Webb-Pullman is now a permanent GP with the Centre and is accepting new patients. Please call in to the Centre to organise registration.

FREE HEART CHECKS: We are offering free heart checks for all Maori, Pacifi c and Indo-Asian males 35-74 years and Maori, Pacifi c and Indo-Asian females 45-74 years. We would like to assess your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next fi ve years. It will let you know what your risk is and, more importantly, give you the chance to discuss with your Nurse or Doctor about ways to improve your heart health and lead a healthier life. Please call the Centre and make a 30 minute appointment with the Nurse

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The annual Santa Parade still went ahead on Saturday despite drizzly conditions.

Floats and walkers dressed up in Christ-mas atire assembled at Burdan Ave, and travelled along Main Road to the Wai-nuiomata Shopping Centre, a co-sponsor of the event.

The Christmas Parade also coincided with a Market Day at the Shopping Centre.

Mall manager Dave Tompkins says he was well pleased with the response to both of the events.

Prizes for the best entries were awarded by organiser Joy Jones, councillor Mar-

garet Willard, and community board member Joshua Briggs.

Puketua School won the best junior entry, The Warehouse won the best business entry, and the Rimutaka Forest Trust won the best community entry.

The best individual entry was won by the Smith Family for their Gingerbread Factory at the North Pole.

The Wainuiomata Fire Bridage won the best overall entry.

Roving photogaphers Dan Taylor and Daryl New were there.

Santa Parade goes ahead despite rain

Abigail Wayman, Kelly Archer, Melanie Winchester, and Susan. PHOTO: Dan Taylor

The Smith Family on their winning fl oat, a Gingerbread Factory in the North Pole. PHOTO: Daryl New

Linda from JB Motors. PHOTO: Dan Taylor

An angel on the Firestone Tyre Shop fl oat. PHOTO: Dan Taylor

Michela gets into the Christ-mas spirit. PHOTO: Dan Taylor

The Ford Owners Club had a fl oat. PHOTO: Dan Taylor

Santa enters the Wanuiomata Shopping Centre car park. PHOTO: Daryl New

The crowd get a wave from the Gin-gerbread Factory. PHOTO: Dan Taylor


Up until the 1940’s, new mothers had to take their babies to the School House at the Wainuiomata School, for help and advice, and to have them weighed.

The Headmaster, Mr Rishworth, and his wife were instrumental in having Plunket in the Valley.

As the population grew, the Wainuiomata Development Company donated land for the erection of a purpose built Plunket Rooms, next to today’s Louise Bilderbeck Hall.

The rooms were opened in November 1944 and served the mothers and babies of

the valley for over 60 years. Just four years after being built, rapid

growth in the Valley necessitated the en-largement of the building, and by 1948 ar-rangements were being made for additions.

Sadly, lack of demand and a deteriorat-ing building meant that in April 2009 the

building was demolished and today no sign of its existence can be seen.

Article and photos are courtesy of the Wainuiomata Historical Society. The Mu-seum is in the grounds of the Wainuiomata Primary School and open from 2–4pm on Sundays.

Plunket Rooms 1945, before additions.

Do you remember?Shortly before demolition, April 2009.

Phillippa Burdan married Murray Brown in December 1969 at the Coast Road Old Church.

The following was printed in the Valley News in the same month.

A wedding was recently solemnised at the old Coast Road Church, Wai-nuiomata, by the Rev. Salter between Phillippa Burdan, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Burdan, and Murray Brown, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Brown, of Evans Bay, and attended by 130 guests.

The Bride wore a full length white guipure lace coat with long sleeves

over a simple frock of crystal crepe. Part of an heirloom veil was in-

corporated in her long nylon veil. She carried a posy of white and red rose buds.

Phillippa’s bridesmaids, Marion Hawkins and Gaye Woodcock, and fl ower girl, Sharon O’Brien, a niece of the groom, wore long frocks of sea green crystal organza over emerald green.

Their posies were of red rosebuds and chin chin cheree. Murray’s best man and groomsman were Graham Westerby and Colin McNatty, and a

page boy David Foster, a nephew of the bride.

The bride was wearing an emerald green linen suit teamed with a white frilled blouse and navy accessories when the couple left for their hon-eymoon.

The wedding was due to start at 2pm but the bride was half an hour late. The reception was held in a marquee at the St Albans homestead.

Phillippa & Murray lived at Karaka Stream next to St Albans until 1989 before moving to the Kapiti Coast.

Their three children, Anthony

and identical twins Sonia and Nicole, were all pupils at Wainuiomata Primary School where Norm & Margaret

Wright were Principal and senior teacher.

Their home is now at Te Kouma Coromandel.

Bride late for wedding

The bridal party exit the Coast Road Old Church.

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Kokiri Marae is holding their annual E Tu Whanau Increase the Peace Concert this weekend.

Kokiri spokesperson Renee Davies says the day is about promoting all the awesome men, Dads, uncles, brothers in our community.

There will be free bouncy castles, face painting, a gardening programme, and

all day entertainment. New Zealand Idol winner Ben Lummis

will be performing. Renee says they will also be launching

a parenting DVD on the day. The event will take place at Wainuio-

mata Marae on Sunday, December 15 from 10:30am to 4pm.

Concert to promote Wainui men

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Karaka 48 Kowhai Street. Woodburner/HRV. 4 bedrooms. 2 bathrooms. Spa & Sauna


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