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ONE HUNDRED YEARS ON: Wainuiomata Valley RSA chairman Bart Bartlett want to see four names added to the Queen St war memorial. PHOTO: Dan Whitfi eld

By Dan Whitfi eldFour names are missing from the Wainuiomata

War Memorial and out of respect for the fallen soldiers, Wainuiomata Valley RSA chairman Bart Bartlett wants to see them added to the remem-brance list.

Wainuiomatas memorial was built to remember those who fought in World War One and currently features 20 names. It is located in front of the Wai-nuiomata War Memorial Hall on Queen St.

Bart tells the Wainuiomata News the idea is to bring the memorial up to date and show some respect to those who are not stated on the cenotaph.

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The population of Wainuiomata at the time of WW1 has dramatically less than it is now, and those who went to war rep-resented about a tenth of the population. Despite this, the Wainuiomata residents raised enough funds to see a war memo-rial built for those who did not return.

According to Bart, the names that are missing include Walter Clayton, John Charles Tandy Dick, James Edward Tulloch, and Earnest Frederick Evers-Swindell.

Its just out of respect, Bart says.We want to get it ready for the 100

year commemorations and just think the names should be added, he says.

While Bart and other members of the Wainuiomata Valley RSA are interested in giving the soldiers the proper recog-nition they deserve, he says Hutt City Council has asked for families or next of kin to be contacted in order to get permission to add the missing names.

Its a big job, but I know the com-munity will be able to help, Bart says.

Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace says: The memorial is not council owned but...we are helping him in his research and advising him on what steps he should take.

I appreciate very much his contribu-tion to the community, and his interest in respecting those who have served this country but I must stress this is not a deci-sion for council to make; my understand-ing is there is a detailed process to follow and is a decision for Veteran Affairs, the RSA and the families of the soldiers to work together on, Mayor Wallace says.

Were prepared to work with the Wainuiomata RSA representatives to see this through, he says.

Bart and other members of the RSA are seeking any information or links to the missing names that can help them track down family members alive today. If you have information, contact Bart on 027 750 0381.

Permission to add names sought

By Dan Whitfi eldWhile it was a night of success

for organisers of this years New Zealand Eco Fashion Exposed, it was a night of opportunity for three Wainuiomata children getting a chance to strut their stuff on the runway.

Haley and Charlotte Winter, along with Jeremiah Anglesey, were called up to act as models at this years show, showing off clothing created by Earthlink.

New Zealand Eco Fashion Exposed is the brainchild of

director Denise Anglesey and has been developed to spot-light ethical, sustainable, and ecologically friendly fashion from both New Zealand and overseas.

This years event ran from July 23-27, and was based in Lower Hutt. It sported several runway shows, a series of workshops, and a designer pop-up event.

Haley and Charlotte also got to model a line of clothing created by their mum Lisa Winter. The clothing brand was called LilyRose.

Modelling future for three children

RUNWAY MODELS: Haley and Charlotte Winter with Masterton model Jess Clement, front. Jeremiah Anglesey with Wainuio-mata model Hannah Kwa, back. PHOTO: Supplied

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Urgent work continues to repair a sec-tion of the Hutt Valleys main outfall pipeline (MOP) after a leak on Seaview Road was discovered earlier last week.The MOP takes treated wastewater from the Seaview Wastewater Treat-ment Plant to the outfall at Pencarrow Head.The work is now expected to take about two weeks after investigations determined that a new section of steel pipe is required.While the repairs are happening waste-water will be diverted to the Waiwhetu Stream as provided for by resource consent.

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A 20-year-old male was presented at the Emergency Department at Hutt Hospital with gunshot wounds to his hand and scalp last week.Hutt Valley Police responded to the address where the male is alleged to have been shot and have arrested a 34-year-old female and a 22-year-old male outside the address in Harley Grove, Lower Hutt. They will be charged later today in connection with this incident.Police wish to speak to Charles Davis, the 36-year-old occupant of the Harley Grove address.The injuries su ered by the 20-year old male were not believed to be life-threatening and police expect him to make a full recovery after surgery.Police encourage Daivs to come for-ward as soon as possible to explain his version of events.Members of the public are advised that he is known to carry weapons and should not be approached.Anyone with any information about the incident last week or who knows of the whereabouts of Davis are encouraged to contact Hutt Valley Police on 560 2600.

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Ezekiel Stallworth did not let his age prevent him from stepping up while repre-senting New Zealand at an American basketball com-petition grabbing every opportunity to prove he has what it takes.

The Wainuiomata basket-ball player made it into the national under 13 team after acing a New Zealand Basket-ball Academy trial earlier this year, and returned back to the land of the long white cloud after 10 days in Las Vegas recently.

At the age of 11, Ezekiel was the youngest on the team but performed well enough to leave the competition as one of his teams leading point scorers, securing an average of 11 points per game.

Over the tournament, which ran throughout July, Eze-kiel and his fellow teammates played against teams from around America including Utah, Hawaii, Las Vegas, New Mexico, and Mexico.

Ezekiels dad, Terry Stall-worth, tells the Wainuiomata News his son played well at the tournament and it was a huge opportunity that he can be proud of achieving.

He loved it...It was a great

experience for him, Terry says.

Ezra Faiumu, another Wai-nuiomata 11-year-old, was also on the team that travelled to the USA for the competi-tion.

Both players have returned to spots on a Hutt Valley representative squad, learn-ing a thing or two about game plans, intensity on the court, and playing to win all of which are set to improve their games.

Terry says this was some-thing coaches wanted to ac-complish, especially with nationals later in the year.

The next game for Ezekiel and Ezra will be a seeding tournament in Porirua on August 16. Following this, Ezekiel will be attending the Steven Adams Basketball Camp.

Terry says his son was a player that caught the atten-tion of university scouts that attended the Las Vegas com-petition. He says they were shocked when they found out how old he was.

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ON DEFENCE: Ezekiel Stall-worth prepares to intercept a pass. PHOTO: Supplied

He was the youngest by years, but scored the most points for his team in a competition

that took him to Las Vegas.Reporter Dan Whit eld talks to the local basketball star picked for national level

about being the big kid in his game.

Hutt City Councils Crea-tive Communities Funding Scheme has money to give to groups and individuals running arts projects in the Hutt Valley.

The funding supports peo-ple to be involved in the arts, whether that is music, thea-tre, festivals, mural painting, outdoor sculptures, art in public spaces, kapa haka, singing, or art workshops.

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ADVISOR: Pippa Sanderson. Photo: Supplied

Pippa Sanderson says: Were looking for art pro-jects with broad community involvement, projects in-volving young people or pro-jects that support the diverse arts and cultural traditions of local communities.

Projects weve funded before include exhibitions, concerts, workshops, festi-vals, plays and mural pro-jects, which have all been based in the Hutt Valley,

Pippa says.The funding is open to

anyone who is planning an arts project. People wanting to apply are encouraged to go to the councils website for more information. The deadline for this round of applications is September 19.

To fi nd out more about the scheme and to apply online, visit www.huttcity.govt.nz/en/Services/Funding.


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Students from St Claudines Thvenet School from Wainuiomata got the chance to hang out with a radio station last week. Promotional crews from the Media-works-owned radio station More FM visited the school on Tuesday after-noon. All of the students were really surprised by the visit and appreciated the gifts they were given.Teachers from the school sent out a big thank you through the weekly newsletter.

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The Earthquake Commission has been supporting school visits to Te Papa for the past nine years through its hugely successful schools fund including schools from the Hutt Valley attending recently.More than 6000 students have been funded by the initiative, with it set to continue to support for years to come, according to EQC Reinsurance, Re-search and Education general manager Hugh Cowan.EQC pursues nationwide and regional public education initiatives as part of its research and education function. The schools fund helps bring students to the museum speci cally for the Awe-some Forces education programmes in terms one and two of each year.This year, 1000 students completed the programme and visited Te Papas most popular long-term exhibition, with children learning how plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanic erup-tions and erosion have shaped New Zealand and the lives of the people who live here.

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Toastmasters Speech con-tests are an opportunity for members to challenge themselves against other club members, with the most recent contest featuring six Wainuiomata members.

Contestants included Ker-ry Godfrey, Khorshed Irani, Diane Isherwood, David Smith, Francis Chandra-hasen, Neville Isherwood - all given the task of prepar-ing and delivering a seven minute humorous speech.

Each year the local Toast-masters runs four events, these are made up of hu-morous, table topics ( im-promptu), evaluation topics as well as the international prepared speech contest.

A club spokesperson tells the Wainuiomata News the

recent contest is always a challenge for members as what is found to be humor-ous varies from person to person.

The seven minute speeches prepared by Wainuiomata contestants created a range of humorous topics en-titled The Dark Knight, Miranda My Alter-Ego, DIY Brain Surgery, Holi-days, Barney Goofy and Neighpee, and Dating as a Single Mum.

Judges decisions were announced after the sup-per supplied on the night. First place went to Francis, second was given to Diane, and third was Khorshed.

After a drum roll, Francis was also announced as the representative travelling to

Humorous night of speeches

CONTESTANTS: Kerry Godfrey, Khorshed Irani, Diane Isherwood, David Smith, Francis Chandrahasen, Neville Isherwood. PHOTO: Supplied

the Rea Contest on October 4.In her comments, Area J7 governor

Tania Fraser congratulated the club for having six contestants with

speeches of a very high caliber. Tania says she was looking forward

to attending the table topics contest on August 13.

WHAT AN ADVENTURE: Assistant stable manager Sarah Taylor, left, with students Alexis Dawson and Ella Schroder enjoying the view while on a ride. PHOTO: Supplied

Funds growing for horse schoolBy Dan Whitfi eld

Funds to help a Wainuiomata-based horsemanship school to continue are slowly growing, with the community all chip-ping into help.

Sarah Thrasher created the Longridge Stables riding school from her Upper Fitzherbert Rd property last year, but the deci-sion to ask for funding comes from a proposal to keep it open all year round.

Earlier this year, Sarah told the Wainuiomata News she wanted to support the commu-nity and make riding accessible by running classes through all seasons. Her proposal was to create a propose-built outdoor arena that would be about 20 metres by 60 metres, and have drainage so that the sand/recycled plastic chip surface does not fl ood.

While in order to create the arena Sarah would have to give

up a paddock, she believes it would be a great attribute to the school and allow her to take children for riding lessons in all seasons.

For the new Longridge Stables outdoor arena, Sarah has set a goal to raise $5000.

Its going well. We have raised over $500 already in donations, and also have sev-eral small businesses donating equipment and offering sup-port, Sarah says.

The Wainuiomata horse en-thusiast thanks the community for being really supportive so far, and hopes it will continue.

We so desperately need a safe arena; as the only dry place nearby to teach these children is the road, Sarah says. If members of the commu-nity wish to donate or support Ms Thrashers goal to create an arena at her stables, go to www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/LongridgeStables.


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By Dan Whitfi eldFamilies have been encouraged

to get their children into early childhood education as early as possible, following the WaiPESi Play Day which returned to the valley last week.

Waiuiomata Pasifi ka Education Success Initiative (WaiPESI)s Tute Porter-Samuels was pleased with the support of the com-munity, day care centres and early childhood education or-ganisations who were on hand to promote and recognise the success of Pasifi ka students from Wainuiomata.

The 2014 event was held in the Wainuiomata Shopping Centre on Wednesday, seeing more than 20 families turn up.

Its about empowering people to know what is on offer to them, what services are out there, Tute says.

Because early childhood learning is critical and we dont want Pasifi ka people to tail away. They have strengths. Were here to help them on the journey and help them understand the impor-

tance of getting an education, she says.

While the event primar-ily focused on informing locals about early childhood learning, WaiPESIs focus goes all the way through until year 13 and getting members of the Pasifi ka com-munity into tertiary education.

Assistant vice chancellor (Pasi-fi ka) at Victoria University, Win-nie Laban, was also in attendance last Wednesday. She says it is about making sure parents are in-volved and students are sculpted and enrolled in education as early as possible.

The Wednesday event was the third time WaiPESI had run the Wainuiomata-based play day and organisers were pleased at the support and amount of interest parents had in information on offer.

Another WaiPESI event is scheduled to be run for the Wainuiomata community in coming months.

Tute is also a resource teacher at Te AwaKairangi Cluster and helps out at Wainuiomata Inter-mediate.

Play day a successPAINTING FUN: Sisi Tuala-Leafa painting three-year-old Kade Leafa-Pakis face. PHOTO: Dan Whitfi eld

The Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Work and Income have come together to encourage businesses in the valley to consider benefi ciaries clients when recruiting staff.

Mark Futter, chief executive offi cer of the chamber of com-merce says businesses through-out the Hutt Valley and the wider region need to know that there are quality staff to recruit.

This initiative provides work ready, enthusiastic candidates when recruiting time comes around, Mark says.

The Hutt Valley has a broad representation of industries and a substantial presence in high-end manufacturing, research and development facilities, cre-ating an opportunity for people

to step up in the workforce. Many business organisations

working in these areas choose to base themselves in the Hutt Valley such as Callaghan In-novation and GNS Science.

Mel Harrington, Wellington regional market manager for Work and Income, says: There are many very suitable work and income clients with diverse skills and experience.

They will be offered any needed training and then linked with employers where there are vacancies. The chamber will be encouraging member businesses to consider appropriate clients when making recruitment deci-sions. We understand that busi-nesses need staff who are work ready and have the aptitude to

learn, Mel says.The approach is being en-

dorsed by numerous business of-fi cials, including Phil OReilly, chief executive of Business NZ.

Phil says he commends this plan to give employers in the Hutt Valley and the wider region the option of recruiting clients of Work and Income who have re-ceived training in skills needed in the workplace.

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What is your opinion? Do you think the partnership between the Hutt Valley Cham-ber of Commerce and Work and Income will encourage businesses to consider bene -ciaries clients? Why?Email [email protected].

What is your opinion? Do you think keeping dogs on a leash will minimise the damage to native wildlife? Why?Email [email protected].

By Dan Whitfi eldPark ranger Dion Ngatoro is

positive people will see the reason behind Greater Wellington Re-gional Council being more proac-tive in enforcing its parks policy, which states dogs are required to be on leashes when walked in the Wainuiomata Recreation Area.

Under the ruling, the GWRC policy has been designed to protect native birds in the area, as well as respecting other members of the public who want to enjoy the area without having to worry about dogs off their leashes. The policy is also consistent with Hutt City Councils Dog Control Bylaws.

The Wainuiomata Recreation Area and Water Catchment con-tain mountainous terrain split up by many streams and steep sided ridges.

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New enforcement asks dog walkers to leash up

tui, kereru, bellbird, kakariki, whitehead, tomtit and rifl eman are also in the area. The en-vironment and the water the Catchment are important to the region this means the area is managed as a remote area with limited access.

GWRCs policy only applies to the zone where dogs are al-lowed within the Wainuiomata Recreation Area which includes the popular Gums Loop, and Dion says it is a lovely area; all were asking is for people to keep their dogs on the leash.

While the area is popular among dog walkers in Wainuiomata, Dion says there are other places in the community to walk dogs off the leash, such as Hine Rd and Richard Prouse parks.

Dion stresses that it is not just the Wainuiomata Recreation Area that has this enforcement; it applies to all parks within Hutt City unless they are designated dog exercise areas.

RANGER: Dion Ngatoro

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Q: Do you think the new progress or resit rule for drivers with learner or restricted licences will be a positive or negative idea? Why?

Callum MackanessWainuiomata

Its a good idea, there are too many people who get their learners or restricted and then think its fi ne to drive on that. This new law will also make sure that the majority of peo-ple on the road are educated with all the road rules.

Callum MackanessWainuiomata

Anchal SinghWainuiomata

I think the resit rule is a good rule. I dont think someone should be holding onto their restricted and their learners li-cense for that long, especially if theyre driving all the time anyway; may as well get your full license.

Anchal SinghWainuiomata

Sarah ThrasherWainuiomata

I think its good. Anybody on the road should be able to easily pass a theory test so it shouldnt be a big deal re-sitting the test.

Sarah ThrasherWainuiomata

Juanita RandallWainuiomata

I think its a great idea, be-cause it encourages people to go for their full licence. A lot can change in fi ve years so its a good idea to resit the tests so you remain up to date.

Juanita RandallWainuiomata

Josh SeupuleWainuiomata

I think its a good rule, it en-courages people to get a full licence instead of just stay-ing on a learner or restricted. I myself need to get my full drivers licence and this is the push I need to get it.

Josh SeupuleWainuiomata

Our readers have their say.

Colin RyderTreasurer, Friends of Baring Head

I get over to Baring Head about every fortnight to service my trap lines and grub out some weeds. Besides providing me with some much needed exercise with a purpose, it gets me away from the city and my wifes to-do list. Most of all, I fi nd it to be a cathartic experience good for whats left of my soul. Its hard to believe that such places exist so close to a major metropolitan area.

Its clear to me that an increasing num-ber of people are also becoming familiar with and appreciate what Baring Head has to offer. Theres always vehicles in the car parks and theyre generally full to overfl owing on good days in the weekends.

Whats interested me is the range of activities engaged in by visitors. Besides the usual walking and mountain-biking, Ive seen people hang-gliding (that looks like fun), bouldering, fi shing and diving.

While the drive to protect the property was to safeguard a range of other values,

improved public access for recreational purposes has been a real bonus. This has been recognised by the friends and the regional council and a signifi cant effort has already been made to improve the comfort and enjoyment of visitors.

So far, between us we have installed another carpark at the beach, a much-appreciated toilet at the bridge carpark, signage and picnic tables and seating. The Hutt City Council have contributed some additional seats.

The historic pump house can now be used as an emergency shelter and a new walk along the river constructed.

We are now working together on an interpretation strategy to ensure that the public can learn more about the many values and features of Baring Head. This may include a visitor centre of some type situated in the former generator shed at the lighthouse.

Further down the track, there is the prospect (albeit an expensive one) of a footbridge over the river to provide convenient and safe access around the coast.

Baring Head becomes popular visitor area

Students and NCEADear Ed,I was so happy to see that

teachers from Wainuiomata High School are focusing their efforts on students for the remainder of this year.

I know the stress exams can put on students and I can say that the direction my teachers gave me certainly helped my achieve.

Its great that they are show-ing the same effort in helping students achieve in Wainuio-

mata. Well done. Its honestly this

support now, that students need, not just those in year 11, but those also studying year 12 and 13 NCEA.

Lets hope the results at the end of the year reflect this and help get Wainuiomatas statistics up in comparison to other schools.

Yours sincerelyR. Cunfi eld

No more ITMDear Ed,What, no more ITM in

Wainuiomata?! Its great that our busi-

ness owners in the com-munity feel they can go at things head on, and independently.

We are such a strong and proud community and I feel that moments like this help us show the rest of the region that Wainuiomata is a

good, successful, and forward-moving com-munity. Hopefully this will encourage others to do the same.

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Lowering the adult drink driving limit is one good step forward in making our roads safer, says a spokesperson from the AA. Parliament voted last week to reduce the blood alcohol limit to .05 for drivers aged 20 years of age or over. The AA supports the change, which will mean an average adult should not consume more than two standard drinks in an hour before driving. AA motoring affairs general manager Mike Noon says each year close to 100 people are killed and 2000 injured on New Zealand roads from crashes where alcohol or drugs have impaired a driver. That has to change, Mr Noon says. Research has proven that once a person goes past the alcohol level of .05 they start losing the ability to judge how intoxicated they are and make safe choices about driving. The lower limit will be safer for everyone on the roads, he says.Surveys in the past have show-en that two-thirds of members belonging to the AA, which number more than 1.4 million, wanted to see the adult limit lowered. Despite this, the AA is

calling on the Government to go even further.The AA Research Foundation has found that half of the drink drivers that are caught are re-o enders and we also know that most of those that crash are grossly intoxicated, says Mr Noon. The AA is also reminding peo-ple that drivers under 20 will continue to have a zero alcohol limit and cannot drink at all be-fore getting behind the wheel.Reducing the limit is unlikely to have an impact on the high-est risk drink drivers and thats why the AA wants it to be made mandatory for them to have an alcohol interlock put in their ve-hicle, which prevents someone from using a car if they have consumed any alcohol, Mr Noon says.A lot of drink drivers also have serious alcohol or drug issues and the courts need to be mak-ing rehabilitation and treat-ment a part of their sentence so that they dont end up back putting more lives at risk on the roads in the future, he says.

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New part-time courses in or-ganic horticulture are scheduled to start in Wellington and the Hutt Valley this month.

The overall aim is to build eco-systems, promote biodiversity, increase soil and plant health,

and avoid the use of artificial fertilisers and sprays, says tutor Micky Cunningham, who is Waikato based.

The Go Organic level three study options will be run through Agriculture New Zealand Train-

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ing, starting in August; with other part-time courses, riparian reveg-etation and applied organics, also on offer.

The horticulture-focused courses will use a science-based approach to separate myth from fact, while exploring a wide range of organic techniques and systems.

Topics covered throughout the courses will include organic princi-ples and philosophies, certifi cation, soil management, soil food-webs, composting, green manures, or-ganic weed, pest and disease management, plant knowledge and an introduction to permaculture.

Those picking to study this course, will gain knowledge that can be applied not only to food crops, but in the cultivation of any plants - from suburban gardens to pastures, orchards, shelterbelts or woodlots.

Organic philosophies also em-brace principles of kaitiakitanga - which may interest Tangata Whenua involved with land man-agement.

The courses offer NZQA unit standards. In addition to attending tutorials, workshops or fi eldtrips once a week, students will need to complete practical and theory assignments in their own time.

Prior knowledge of horticulture is recommended, although keen beginners are invited to apply.

GETTING DOWN AND DIRTY: Students learn how to make compost.

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Hutt City Council and Enviro-schools are getting ready to host the annual Kids Connect Hui for young sustainability leaders next month.

The event is open to all primary and intermediate schools in Hutt City, including those in Wai-nuiomata, who will be invited to delegate up to four students and an adult to attend.

Kids Connect Hui is set to take place at Hutt Intermediate School on Friday, September 19, and will run between 9.30am and 2.30pm. Last year students from 20 schools took part.

Mayor Ray Wallace says: Council are pleased to support the Enviroschools kaupapa and its whole school approach to education about sustainability and the environment.

These types of local events provide young people with op-portunities to learn from each other, inspiring and empowering them to create change in their community, Mayor Wallace says.

The Enviroschools Foundation is a not-for-profi t trust that sup-ports children and young people to be active citizens, contributing to ecological regeneration and the creation of healthy, resilient and

sustainable communities.As an independent organisation

it ensures continuous support for young people participating in environmental sustainability, regardless of changing political priorities.

Micheline Evans, Enviro-schools facilitator says: We want to encourage as many schools to take part and learn about environ-mentally sustainable practices.

Participants get to take part in a wide range of activities that en-courage them to explore real life challenges and develop their own ideas about ways to help create a healthy, peaceful, sustainable world, Micheline says.

The students will gain practi-cal tools and advice on things water and energy conservation and reducing waste, to take back to their schools to share, she says.

Enviroschools has a network that reaches 240,000 children and young people through 30 per cent of New Zealands schools and kura, with a growing participa-tion from the early childhood sector.

For more information on the Kids Connect Hui, con-tact Michel ine Evans on 027 370 1534.

Young leaders called to challenge

Hutt City Council is showing its support for people wanting to develop their own business within Lower Hutt through run-ning a four-week Business Boot Camp. Councils CBD manager Cyndi Christensen says: The pro-gramme is designed to provide support to existing start-up busi-nesses and also to explore new business ideas to see if they have the potential to succeed.

Beginning on Tuesday, Septem-ber 9, participants will learn how to formulate a business plan, have the opportunity to speak with banking and other business experts as well as network among other like-minded entrepreneurs. Cyndi says the boot camp is a great opportunity for par-ticipants to share some of their experiences, successes and chal-lenges and to gather feedback on their ideas.

The programme also provides the basics to get your business o to a good start, she says.While there are spaces for 25 businesses, organisers are urging people to get in quick for this four week programme.It is set to run on Tuesday eve-nings at the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce in Daly Street. For more information or to reg-ister online, go to www.huttcity.govt.nz/biz-bootcamp.

Start-up businesses offered help

An Italian exchange student has been found after more than 12 hours lost in an area of Wainuiomata bush.

Eric Rigamonti was on a tramp with two other stu-dents on Sunday in an area between Wainuiomata and Eastbourne and although two of the teenagers were found by Search and Rescue teams at 5am Monday, he was not.

However, police confi rmed in the afternoon of Monday that they had located the exchange student, who is

studying at Wainuiomata High School while on ex-change in New Zealand. He was found safe and well.

The teenager managed to walk out of the rugged bush area onto Coast Road. He then made his way to a local property where he has received support to contact his host family and police.

Wellington police would like to thank the search and rescue personnel for their efforts and the public for their assistance.

Eric found safe and well

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Action packed nightAction packed night

WAINUIOMATAS: Zechariah (Po

rky) Seumanu.

YOUNG GUNS: Naenaes Denzel Parker versing Palmerston Norths Codi Poutu.

BIG SWING: Baz Walsh from Wainuiomata dodging a punch from Kapitis Zac Jenson.

BIG HITTERS: Hale Fiauma from Auckland against Cory Enoka from Bellevue.

SOLID PUNCH: Alistair Boyd from Wellington versing Flaxmeres Sali Fiso. ON THE MONEY: Heretaungas Ryan Scaife versing Shaun Heap from Fielding.

A night of toe-to-toe action kept a crowd of about 200 entertained as the Wainuiomata Boxing Clubs Fight Night stepped things up for this years competition.

Held over the weekend, organ-iser Rob Cameron says it was a

good event, and defi nitely turned out to be a better night than last year.

With 11 fi ghts on the night, high-lights included the big matchup between heavyweights Cory Enoka from the Hutt Valley and

Hale Faiuma from Auckland.Wainuiomatas Zechariah Seu-

manu and Baz Walsh both lost their fi ghts but performed well on the night, with coaching staff learning what to work on ahead of the Wellington Championships.

PHOTOS: Dan Taylor


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Move In And Enjoy! Newly painted exterior, 3 bedrooms (2 double), separate lounge, wood-fire, large open-plan kitchen & dining, conservatory, double garage. Fully fenced section.For Sale $189,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5197 Open SUN 12.45-1.15pm Ann Watkins P 04 564 0001 M 021 615 062 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 19 Hamstead Street

SUN 12.45-1.15PM

Ideal For Extended Family Main house - 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, wood burner + wetback. Attached flat -1 bedroom, bathroom & spacious living area. Large double garage. BBQ patio area. Ideal for extended family or rental investment.For Sale $299,999 E: [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5207 Open SUN 1.30 - 2pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Price Adjustment! 7 Dublin St

SUN 1.30-2PM

Great Garage And Parking 3 bedroom family home, gas, DVS, alarm, kitchen with pantry & dishwasher. Double garage/workshop + 2nd toilet & good parking. And a sunny setting.For Sale $198,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5174 Open SUN 2.15 - 2.45pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 40 Ruthven Road

SUN 2.15-2.45PM

Great Base To Start! 3 bedroom home, good heating & insulation, HRV, Aluminum joinery, decent garage & off-street parking. Good section for kids & pets. School & bus nearby.For Sale $193,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5195 Open SUN 12 - 12.30pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Price Adjustment! 14 Edmonds St

SUN 12-12.30PM

4 Bedroom Parkway Home Wonderful 4 bedroom home, 2 living areas, modern kitchen & bathroom, 2 toilets, gas & DVS. BBQ deck & patio. Garage & carport too. Schools are close by.For Sale $315,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5200 Open SUN 12.45-1.15pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 74 Totara Street

SUN 12.45-1.15PM

"Your Slice Of Paradise" 3 level home with viewing decks, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas, large garage. Near 2 acre private setting with gardens, lawns & bush backdrop.For Sale $465,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5181 Open Saturday 1.30-2pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Price Adjustment! 17 Sheehy Grove

SATURDAY 1.30-2

Calling All Investors! Yield is Aprrox 7%. 2 double bedroom unit, ranch slider off lounge to private deck. Modern kitchen, spacious lounge & new heat pump. Call anytime to view!For Sale $149,900View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5186 Open SUN 2.45 - 3.15pm David Selig & Renee Selig - [email protected] 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 M 027 3554501Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 6b Ely Grove

SUN 2.45-3.15PM

Great Starter Home! Spacious 3 bedroom home with garage, large lounge area with ranch slider leading out onto a deck. Ready for your style & flair! Call anytime to view.For Sale $190,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5194 Open SUN 2 - 2.30pm David Selig & Renee Selig - [email protected] 04 564 0000 M 027 4458944 or 027 3554501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 10 Whitehall Street

SUN 2-2.30PM

Selling 40k Below Gv! 3 double bedrooms, open plan living areas, good heating, lovely views from the property. This home is waiting for new owners to come and make it their own!For Sale $199,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5205 Open SUN 11.45-12.15 David Selig & Renee Selig - [email protected] P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458944 M 027 3554501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 61 Coast Road

SUN 11.45-12.15

A Great Start Here! 2 double bedroom at end of a cul-de-sac. Garage & garden shed. Fully fenced, deck off the living areas. Brand new carpet & open plan living. Call anytime to view!For Sale $152,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5210 Open SUN 11.45-12.15 David Selig & Renee Selig - [email protected] 564 0000 M 027 4458944 M 027 3554501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 19b Weymouth Grove

SUN 11.45-12.15

Country Living Minutes From Town 4 bedrooms open plan modern living, covered deck, fully insulated, external rumpus room. Feels like country living but bus stop is minutes walk.For Sale BEO - $220,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5192 Open SUN 1.15 - 1.45pm David Selig & Renee Selig - [email protected] 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 125b Upper Fitzherbert Road

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Spacious Family Home 5 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms! Short walk to the shops. Large living area with wood burner. Room off the back of the garage - could be hobby/music room/man cave!For Sale $279,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5204 Open SUN 2 - 2.30pm David Selig & Renee Selig - [email protected] 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 28 Nelson Cres

SUN 2-2.30PM

Wonderful Living 3 bedroom home, modern kitchen & bathroom. Internal access from garage/electric garage door. Open plan, indoor/outdoor flow, conservatory, deck & spa area.For Sale $241,500View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5188 Open SUN 12.30 - 1pm David Selig & Renee Selig - [email protected] 564 0000 M 027 4458944 M 027 3554501Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 4 Concord Street

SUN 12.30-1PM

Spacious Living. Large family home, 4 double bedrooms + 2 single rooms Main bathroom with ensuite upstairs. French doors from the dining/kitchen area. Gas heating & water.For Sale $249,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5209 Open SUN 1.15 - 1.45pm David Selig & Renee Selig - [email protected] 04 564 0000 M 027 4458944 M 027 3554501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Shop For Sale In Queen Street Ideal for investment or owner operated. These buildings dont come on the market in Queen Street often. Kitchen, toilet/bathroom & 2 spare offices.For Sale $279,000 Plus GST (if any)View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5206 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 24 Queen StreetFor Sale $310,000Open Sunday 12.00pm-12.30pm View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5211 Lisa Black & Anne Watkins P 564 7310 M 027 668 6477 M 021 615062 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Big In Best!Sought after area & central location. Huge 150m (approx) floor area - 2 living areas (1 is approx 7.5x5m), Master bedroom (approx 5x5m) & 2 big walk in wardrobe areas. Heatpump, insulation, gas heating & hot water, garage, fully fenced back garden, indoor/outdoor flow to deck.

SUN 12-12.30PMWainuiomata 3 Best St

7 Years Young! 3 double bedrooms + 1 single, Open plan living, paved entertaining area. Garage has internal access. Modern kitchen + heated tiles also in the ensuite & bathroom.For Sale $375,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5208 Open SUN 12.30 - 1pm David Selig & Renee SeligP 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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Need To Downsize But Still Want Space? Spacious 2 double bedroom home, good sized bathroom even has separate shower & bath! Double wardrobes, hall cupboard, modernised kitchen with pantry. Popular street & handy to the hill.For Sale $165,000 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5118 Open By Appointment Lisa Black (Gough) P 04 564 0006 M 027 668 6477 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 31a (2/31) Kowhai StreetLifestyle Living At Its Finest! 3 double bedrooms (master has ensuite), 2 Living, 6 car garage, office, outbuildings, 10 acres - 8 paddocks (potential for subdivision) 5-10 mins from town, approx 30 mins to Wellington CBD. AND a heated pool!For Sale $970,000 - [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5165 Open By Appointment Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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By Dan Whitfi eldIt was a night of glitz and glamour

for students from Wainuiomata High School who swapped their uniforms for beautiful dresses and snazzy suits last month.

The Wainuiomata High School Senior Formal was held over the fi nal weekend of July, with hundreds of students attending the annual event.

Held at Te Papa, this years formal had the theme of Once Upon a Win-ter Wonderland, which the majority of students focused their attire on.According to teachers, students en-

joyed themselves and a photobooth on the night proved very popular. More photos from the night are on the schools Facebook page and photos were taken by Neil Mac-kenzie Photography with credit to www.nzphotobooth.co.nz.

Night of fun at winter

wonderland

By Dan Whitfi eldTen breastfeeding mums gath-

ered in Wainuiomata recently to take part in an event which helps to provide ongoing support and promotion to parents in the same situation around New Zealand.

The Big Latch On was held on August 1, and is an event that sees the joining hundreds of women from different cultures and backgrounds simultane-ously breastfeeding their babies in public events nationwide.

The Wainuiomata Big Latch On was led by Glendale Play-groups Amy Jansen, who want-ed to see her local playgroup get involved and show its support.

It was a great success, Amy

says.Thanks to everyone who

came...It was such fun and so great to meet all you wonderful women, she says.

Glendale Playgroup partnered with Womens Health Action to organise the event for local breastfeeding mums in Wai-nuiomata.

At this stage, the local play-group is still waiting to hear if they helped break the record that was set by national organisers.

The mass event aims to sup-port breastfeeding women and celebrate the health-giving, mother-baby bond.

Wainuiomata participants were all from the local com-munity.

Plunkets national breastfeed-ing adviser Allison Jamieson was also helping with this years event, running a chat on the organisations Facebook page, answering questions the public had to ask.

Allison Jamieson says that deciding to breastfeed your baby is one of the most positive steps you can take towards ensuring they get the best start in life.

Breast milk is the perfect food for infants and provides babies with all the nutrition they need for healthy growth and develop-ment. Its the original fast food its always fresh and delivered at the right temperature plus its free and readily available, she says.

Wellington Free Ambulance got one of its new life-saving modes of transport on the road recently.

The new ambulance was enabled and launched through corpo-rate donations which included a $100,000 contribution from Vodafone.

The New Zealand-based tel-ecommunication company teamed up with Wellington-based cor-porates Kiwibank, Fairfax and KPMG to help fund the launch, all of which has been part of a fi ve-year community partnership with Wellington Free Ambulance.

In Wellington each year, the ambulance service responds to about 50,000 incidents; and is the only ambulance service in Greater Wellington and Wairarapa, cover-ing from north of Waikanae, across to the top of Mount Bruce and down to the Cook Strait with its service completely free.

Chief executive of Wellington

Free Ambulance, Diana Crossan, says generous support from these companies is the lifeline of the service.

Our ambulance and paramedic services are free, because we believe that in an emergency people should get the help they need without worrying about the cost. This wouldnt be possible without corporate and individual donations, Ms Crossan says.

The addition of another free ambulance to our response fl eet means that we can help more Wellington people in need. Its as simple as that, she says.

Director of Vodafone Technol-ogy, Sandra Pickering, says the companys donation was an oppor-tunity to support an organisation that many people in the capital have come to rely on.

Our customers hold the Wel-lington Free Ambulance in high esteem, she says.

Donation of $100,000 helps new ambulance

SMILE: Ferne McKinley and Courtney Preston. HAPPY TIMES: Alicia Groenwegen and Anchal Singh.

STRIKE A POSE: Jorden Halkett

and Jessy-Lee Quirke.

By Dan Whitfi eld says.Thanks to everyone who

Plunkets national breastfeed-ing adviser Allison Jamieson

Mums show their support


MINUTES WITH: Nikki Braniff-Jones

What is your favourite food?

What makes you smile?

My husband

Whats your pet hate?

Arrogant drivers

Your favoured holiday destination?

Africa

Whats your favourite music?

80s

What is one thing Wainuiomata News read-ers would be surprised to know about you?

I have placed third in the Wellington Body Building Championships, qualify-ing me for the Nationals, which in turn hugely im-proved my running speed and strength.

Anything edible, especially steak, eggs, chips, mush-rooms and onions!

Whats next on your wish list?

Apar t f rom winning Lotto?? Perhaps do some more travelling to either South America or Alaska.

A saying you like to live by?

If you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail.

Jack Lovelock

Who would you invite to dinner?

Wainuiomata Harriers athlete

The Sound of Music is coming to Wel-lington and the Wainuiomata News want four lucky residents to witness this ac-claimed production which has been seen by well over two million people.

Andrew Lloyd Webber and David Ians production of The Sound of Music opens at the Wellington St James Theatre on September 12 and tells the uplifting true story of Maria, the fun-loving governess who changes the lives of the widowed Captain von Trapp and his seven children by re-introducing them to music.

The musical originally premiered on Broadway in 1959 to record-breaking ticket sales, where it won eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. The 1965 Hollywood fi lm, which starred Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, won fi ve Oscars, including Best Picture, and quickly became the highest-grossing fi lm in history.

Since the turn of the 21st century, the enduring magic of The Sound of Music has lead to major productions around the

world, giving testament to its title as one of the worlds most popular musicals.

Producer and chief executive officer for Lunchbox Theatrical Productions James Cundall says: We are thrilled to have found such an outstanding cast of Kiwi kids to play the von Trapp children. It give these children the opportunity of a lifetime to star in an international production, and New Zealand audiences will be astounded at the quality of their performances.

Audiences who saw the recent produc-tion of Annie will recognise a few faces including the young Lower Hutt actress Amelia Walshe, and know that New Zealand has a wonderful pool of talent.

Rolling green hillsCOMPETITON

The Wainuiomata News has two dou-ble passes to give away for the showing of The Sound of Music on September 18. For a chance to win, send your name, address and telephone number to [email protected]. Winners will be drawn on September 1.

Wellington volunteers, including some from the Hutt Valley, have been helping Government launch a new way for New Zealanders to access its services.

Volunteers who are active in a number of Wellington community groups were on hand recently to give their views on the new www.govt.nz website helping make it easier for people to fi nd the information they need.

The new website provides people in Wellington, and across New Zealand, with easier, simpler access to government information and services; and should help people in the lead up to the national general election in September.

General manager of Government infor-

mation services Tina Sutton says: Weve designed [the website] from the outside in. Its based on real New Zealanders experi-ence and feedback.

Its written in plain language and content is grouped by topic, rather than by govern-ment department, Ms Sutton says.

The website also makes it easier for people to know what they have to do, so they are less likely to face penalties or debt because they have inadvertently failed to meet their obligations.

Ms Sutton says the website is just the beginning of what is happening to make it easier for New Zealanders to transact with government in a digital environment.

New website to help New Zealanders

The beginning of August meant the end of Dry July for 6,041 Kiwis, all of which embarked on a booze-free month to raise money for adults living with cancer.This years campaign saw a massive 47 per cent in-crease in participants, in-creasing from 4,100 in 2013. In total, 689 participants from the Wellington region managed to raise more than $96,000.Money raised from peoples campaigns each year goes to patients at Auckland Region and Northland Hos-pitals, Canterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology Service, and Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre.Dry July co-founder Brett McDonald says it has been

a huge success in New Zea-land this year.The consistent increase in New Zealanders taking part is fantastic. Seeing so many Kiwis go booze-free to help improve the wellbe-ing of adult cancer patients is incredibly gratifying, Mr McDonald says.Weve raised over $700,000 In New Zealand this year and with donations open throughout August were very hopeful that well beat last years record of $765,000, he says.Dry July began in Australia in 2008, launching in New Zealand in 2012. The New Zealand highest fundraiser is Andrew Brown raising more than $7,000 in dona-tions.

Record numbers go without drinkThe beginning of August meant the end of Dry July for 6,041 Kiwis, all of which embarked on a booze-free month to raise money for adults living with cancer.This years campaign saw a massive 47 per cent in-crease in participants, in-creasing from 4,100 in 2013. In total, 689 participants from the Wellington region managed to raise more than $96,000.Money raised from peoples campaigns each year goes to patients at Auckland Region and Northland Hos-pitals, Canterbury Regional Cancer and Haematology Service, and Wellington Blood and Cancer Centre.Dry July co-founder Brett McDonald says it has been

without drink

Got any awesome news for us?

Phone Dan on (04) 587 1660 or email [email protected]

Do you know someone who has saved a cat from a tree? Wrestled alligators? Or maybe won an award at school? We want to celebrate the faces

of the talented Wainuiomata community. If you want to share the achievements of a friend or family member, get in touch with Daniel.

Apar t f rom winning Lotto?? Perhaps do some more travelling to either South America or Alaska.

If you fail to prepare, then


Composed by Tony Watling: August 6, 2014

Our paper had a di erent cover,For some, who are an EXPO lover.Theres Classic cars, for petrol heads,And healthy tips for stay in beds.

Paku at boxing, made his mark;Our netball teams have wins in park.On BMX weve tracks to ride Wainui we have lots of pride.

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A proposed classic car show has come skidding to a halt, well at least for the rest of this year it has.

The event that was dreamed up by local resident Ross Hunia who wanted to see owners with classic cars gather in Wainuiomata for the valleys own annual show.

While Ross had wanted to run the event from the Wainuiomata Bowling Clubs car park, he says at this stage the next possible time would be in 2015.

Ross says club offi cials had in-formed him the best possible time would be after the bowls season, which fi nishes about May/June.

Its a bit unfortunate, he says. He

also says that it gives more time to properly plan the car show.

As the proud owner of a 1978 Triumph 2500S, Ross believes it would work well as there are so many people with classic cars worthy of being on show.

A good handful of locals attend car events in the Hutt Valley and Wellington regions on a annual basis which is one reason Ross has proposed for Wainuiomata to hold its own event.

At this stage, nothing has been confi rmed as yet but Ross is hope-fully it will happen, and possible happen at the end of the bowling clubs season.

Breaks applied on valley car event

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Wainuiomatas superstar Jake Whitaker is gearing up to tackle an event in his own backyard, with two rounds of the North Island Trials Championships in coming weeks.

In recent weeks, he has been out on the Taupo motocross track for some fun, following on from his success in the KTM Extreme Enduro Series earlier this year.

The seven-time former and current

national moto trials champion is looking forward to coming home for an event, with the Wainuiomata trials event set to be held at Camp Wainui.

Rounds seven and eight of the trials championships will be held over the weekend of the August 23 and 24. With races starting around 10.30am, if the community is interested in coming along to support.

So nice and local, he says.

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A new roof has been installed at Wainuiomata Tennis Club through a combined effort of fundraising, sponsorship, and community grants.The club wants to thank all who helped out in all the various ways to make it happen, but o cals are determined to not let the momentum stop with more things to do.The committee is set to state the clubs next project and with club officials asking the community to get behind them again.

Wainuiomata number-eight Ben Tu-puola has been named as the seasons best and fairest player. Despite not playing in the nal of the Jubilee Cup due to religious reasons, his strong commitment to the team throughout the year, and bustling activity on the eld has proved worth-while earning him this recognition the week before the nal.

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Tupuola named top player

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The top-tiered Wainuiomata football side lost to Waterside Karori 4-1 over the weekend, despite both teams starting o slow.Wainuiomata started the game against Karori with the rst 10 minutes focused on settling in and trying to settle into game. Following this, the local side seemed to hit a di erent gear creating many chances and keeping shape well. Wainui was rewarded at the 30 minute point of the game with an excellent goal to Lawrence Gounder o a header.More chances came but Wainuiomata went into sheds with a derseved 1-nil lead.The teams centre-mid Yogi Chetty, who led the side well in rst half, picked up an injury so was made to retire from the days game, and team changes were required. The second half continued with Wai-nuiomata dominating play, seeing Rhys Glover hitting the crossbar and then had a goal disallowed for a very disputed o side. In the 70th minute against the run of play, Karori had a well taken goal and from then on Wainuiomata seemed to go o the rails, changing the way it was playing. Karori then scored in the 75th minute o a defensive error. Karori, on a high, then went on to punish Wainuiomata twice to put a 4-1 victory on the board. Wainuiomata has three games left in a disappointing season but will give everything it has until the last whistle of season.

Another loss for Wainuiomata

Piri Weepu says goodbyeBy Dan Whitfi eld

Following the announcement that Piri Weepu is off to England to play for the London Welsh, the former Wai-nuiomata rugby player got a chance to say goodbye to his fans with a big thank you going out to his fans from around New Zealand.

Hailing from Wainuiomata, Piri has been part of the Wainuiomata Rugby Club for a number of years, making appearances whenever he could. He has also played for New Zealand, Wel-lington and Auckland rugby unions, and Blues and Hurricanes in the Super Rugby competition.

Piri played his senior rugby days with Hutt Old Boys Marist, under the guidance of his mentor Derek Bruce; attending Te Aute College where he was head boy.

Saying farewell to his home nation, Piri took to Twitter hinting that Wai-nuiomata will always be home: Just wanna say thank you to everyone.. Even if your not a fan, still love ya! Chee #OmataWillAlwaysBeHome.

Wainuiomata Rugby Club president Larry Gladwell says Piri is a great man and an even greater ambassador for the club and game.

Basically from when he signed up hes been involved with the club...Hes been so supportive over the years and in between games, always made him-self available for his club, Larry says.

On the occasions Piri did return to Wainuiomata, he made himself known both on and off the fi eld; either by running out water to players in the premier team or putting on the green and black jersey to play some decent rugby for the club.

This year, due to commitments, Piri could only play one game of rugby for the Wainuiomata club.

Hes still up there with top players. Hes defi nitely got a blessing and the club supports his move, Larry says.

Piri also took to YouTube to show his appreciation to his fans.

He also says the move to play rugby for the London Welsh will be a new challenge but is one he is looking forward to.

Wainuiomata were tri-umphant over Paremata-Plimmerton at the weekend, winning 22 -16 in the weight restricted grade.

Despite a loss to the coast-al-based team earlier in the season, the Wainuiomata 80/85s fronted up and took to the field to put things right seeing as the team only has one game left.

Now that things are at the business end of the sea-son, coaching staff say it is refreshing to note that the Wainuiomata have won three out four of its last encounters, despite a very dry beginning to the season.

In perfect conditions, Wai-nuiomata became rattled with a constant penalty rate

and frustration resulted into a lack of discipline which looked like history repeating itself.

At the half time break, the score was 11-nil to Parema-ta; and a not so politically correct team talk about issues in the game saw a refocused Wainuiomata side take the fi eld in the second half.

Wainuiomata managed to score three structured team tries, including one try com-ing from a play run the full length of the fi eld involving nearly all players, seeing a complete turnaround in fortunes. Two of these and a penalty were converted from the side line.

Our defence was second

to none when Paremata threw all they had at our line in the dying minutes, Brad Coote, a member of the coaching staff says.

Although Paremata-Plim-merton getting a consolation try, the green and blacks took the game 22-16.

Com ments f rom the coaches say the nucleus of this team is being formed and Wainuiomata 80/85s are looking good for next year.

A nice note to end game was the referee congratulat-ing the team on their second half display, Brad says.

The Wainuiomata side only has one more game to go, with the team playing Johnsonville counterparts this weekend.

Repairing a dry season

It was week of ups and downs for Ulalei Wainuio-mata Netball, with a win and a loss recorded by its teams over the weekend.

In the Regional Super League, Ulalei 1 was swept up by the competition, los-ing to Naenae, 54-51.

Ulalei 1 was involved in an even contest, with Naenae ahead at half time, 29-25. The side then fought back to tie the game at 41-all at the end of the third quarter, but some contro-versial umpiring decisions frustrated the Ulalei players and threw them off their game plan, resulting in a loss 54-51.

Ulalei is now sitting third equal on the table, ahead of this weeks game against Maidstone.

The game starts at 7pm on Thursday, August 14, and will be held at the Te Rau-paraha Arena in Porirua.

To the premier two divi-sion team, Ulalei 2 trumped Dynamic 36-28 in an im-pressive win.

Player-coach Ressa Leal-ofi says it was a very tight fi rst half with both teams evenly matched.

Semmens was particu-larly impressive with her speed around the circle edge and accurate feeding of the shooters, earning her the player of the day award, she says.

Ulalei 2 now progress to the semifi nals to take on Maidstone at 2.30pm this Saturday.

The game will be held at Walter Nash Stadium.

Win for Ulalei

VICTORIOUS: Back Row - Sina Tamaalii, Lilly Laban and Memory Hopoi; middle row - Gene Solia, Losa Aiono, Lahraine Sagaga, Summer Mur-ray; standing - Moli Tauaneai; front row - Ressa Lealo , Atiria Semmens and Stephanie Hoare. PHOTO: Supplied

STAR: Piri Weepu

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Runners from the Wainuio-mata Harriers took to a course in Moores Valley for its annual handicap races seeing different levels of athletes start at different intervals over the event.

Athletes started at different times depending on their handi-cap time based on previous races earlier in the season, including the Moores Valley handicap races from last year.

Handicapped types of races gave every athlete a chance at winning the race because the faster runners and walkers started last. If the handicap times are worked out accurately, then everyone should cross the fi nish line at the same time, says offi cials.

This year all but four of the

seniors finished within two minutes of each other, and most of the junior runners fi nished within two minutes of each other.

Even though the faster runners actual times will be quicker, it is the fi rst person across the line that takes the honours.

This year walker, Julie Exley took fi rst place with an actual time of 65 minutes and 59 sec-onds for the 7.414km senior race. She finished nearly a minute ahead of the next senior competi-tor, also a walker, Barbara Coley.

The fi rst senior runner across the line was Nikki Braniff-Jones with a time of 33 minutes and 11 seconds, with Don McGowan following less than 30 seconds behind, and third place going to Warwick Pettigrew.

There were some very close fi nishes in the senior race, with several sprint endings. The junior race was won by Logan Stoupe, closely followed by his younger brother Luke.

Other results included second placing Barbara Coley, who fi n-ished the senior walkers division in 64 minutes and 44 seconds. Third went to Rose Martin.

The junior runners division saw Gemma Warrender place third in a time of 17 minutes and 13 seconds.

Full results can be found at www.sportsground.co.nz/wai-nuiomataaahc.

Another action packed weekend for runners

RACERS: Robyn Small just outsprints Trish Colley at the nish line. PHOTO: Supplied

It was a hard fought win for Wainuiomata this week, overcoming Johnsonville counterparts 22-16 to con-tinue its winning streak.

Travelling to Newlands Park, clear skies and a good fi eld made for a good game despite the referee being a bit whistle happy, taking the heart out of the game.

Both teams played great rugby with Johnsonville matching Wainuiomata up front and taking the fi ght to us in the back line.

An early try and fantastic set up by Saita Lasini lead to Peter Tunupopos try, all within the fi rst minute of the game. Both teams fought hard for the rest of the half with Wainuiomata going into the break 5-3.

The second half kicked off with much of the same until a referee enforced stoppage for 15 minutes where two

yellow cards were given out. Johnsonville then advanced

and took the lead with two penalties, until Wainuiomata unleashed the fury and scored a further three tries to Lasini, Alesana Mene and Josh Ko-hika.

A late try was scored by Johnsonville.

The win sees Wainuiomata fi nish the round robin phase of the year second with only one loss. Through this, the local side has earned itself a home semi fi nal at William Jones Park.

Coaching staff are encour-aging the community to turn up on the day to support the team.

We need a huge turnout for the game, says Sven Johnson.

The semi final will see Wainuiomata play Kapiti, while the other game will see Poneke host Upper Hutt.

Semi fi nal secured

IN AGAIN: Saita Lasini scoring a try. PHOTO: Supplied

By Dan Whitfi eldA massive win was recorded by the

Wainuiomata Jugglers, smoking the Porirua City Pheonix 46-22 over the weekend.

With the game held at Fraser Park on Sunday, local supporters and members of the community ventured over the hill to support the side in its grand fi nal expedition turning up in large groups, all sporting green and black gear.

The grand fi nal spot was secured after beating the Porirua City Pheo-nix in a semi final late in July, and with the win on Sunday gives Wainuiomata a champion standing in the senior fi rsts division of the Wellington Rugby League Cham-

pionship.The Jugglers massive win was

praised by the community as well as the Fitzroy Taverns Hayden Wilby, who says: Its been choice to be part of such fantastic bunch of guys, on and off the fi eld, to meet your families and to share stories.

Throughout the season, the Wai-nuiomata side only lost two games. This allowed it to hold on to a second place standing on the table, and to now be crowned champions.

Season statistics also show Wai-nuiomata Jugglers players have domi-nated the points scoring this season. Heston Patea racked up a number two position on the most tries scored, fi nishing the season on 8 points. He is followed by fellow player Joshua

Patea and Wayne Gurdler.Damian Wanoa, also from the Jug-

glers, placed in number two spot for the amount of goals kicked through the season.

Playing in the senior fi rsts division, the Wainuiomata Jugglers was cre-ated in remembrance of local rugby league player Michael Juggler Sharp, who lost his battle with cancer earlier this year.

Sharp was born in Lower Hutt but was a member of the Wainuiomata community most of his life.

The Wainuiomata Rugby League Club member enjoyed a successful career representing Wellington, winning local and national grand fi nals - playing arguably the most premier games for his club.

Champions at lastWINNERS: Wainuiomata celebrates the win. PHOTO: Supplied


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