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By Rhiannon McConnellWhen Harps Tuhurangi was mowing the

lawns behind the Wainuiomata Croquet Club he never thought he would one day make the New Zealand team for the sport.

“Representing New Zealand is a once in a lifetime thing.

“I was absolutely stoked.” Sixteen years ago the former rugby player

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Every week the members would ask if he wanted to give it a go and one day he fi nally did.

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Continued from Page 1“I haven’t looked back since.”He says he started taking the

game seriously from the start. “I slowly moved through the

ranks.” The years of hard work paid

off when he made the New Zealand team in March.

Harps works as a baker when he is not playing croquet and is trying to raise the $8000 he needs to get to the Croquet World Championships in Lon-don in August.

He says like any player he has one goal, “to win it”.

“If you play well you never know…”

He also made the Trans-Tas-min team and played Australia in February this year.

Harps is the fi rst Wainuiomata player to make the New Zealand team.

He currently plays at the Wel-lington club but says his roots are, and will always be, at the Wainuiomata club.

He loves croquet because of

the challenge and getting to meet new people.

“The game changes every time. There are no two games the same.”

He says Wainuiomata has a real rugby and rugby league culture but he wants to encour-age young people to try other sports as well.

“Just give it a go.” When Harps was mowing

the lawns he never expected to represent New Zealand but he just gave it a go.

From Wainui roots to London stage

By Emily LipsysWhitireia Journalism Student

Schools throughout Wainuio-mata have been participating in a program that uses sport to encour-age leadership and coaching skills in young people.

The Leadership Through League program engages secondary school NCEA PE Students to coach primary school children in the exciting, non-contact sport of fl ag league.

The Leadership Through League program is in its fourth year, and continues to grow.

The program is run in part-nership with Wellington Rugby League, New Zealand Rugby League, KiwiSport, and Sport Wellington.

This is the second year that Wainuiomata High School has been a part of the program.

As part of the program they have gone into four different primary schools, Pukeatua, Wainuiomata, Konini and Fernlea, to coach younger children in rugby league.

Head of the Physical Education Department at Wainuiomata High School, Kath McGinness, says this year was really successful.

“We have had so many positive comments from the Primary Schools about it, and about how our students have stepped up and taught the kids,” she says.

Kath says the program really helped to develop the students’ communication and develop-ment skills, while increasing their confi dence.

Kiwi sport development offi cer for Wellington Rugby League, Greg Selwyn, is the coordinator of the program for the Wainuiomata area.

He says that 16 pupils from the high school have been accredited as New Zealand rugby league mini mod coaches.

“It’s a leadership program that helps identify our next lot of community leaders within the colleges,” he says.

The program runs for fi ve week blocks. During week one the college students are taught how to coach primary aged children through NZ Rugby League coach-ing and refereeing seminars.

For the next three weeks, the college students take one hour sessions at each primary school, and in the last week the participat-ing primary schools come to the college for a Flag League Festival run by the college students.

The extra bonus for participating college PE students is they receive NCEA credits for their work.

“We all know that some kids are probably not comfortable in class, they’re probably better doing rather than listening,” says Greg.

“And that’s what the program

League programme to create leaders

supplies, being able to go out and do something for an hour and have fun with it.”

Year 13 students at Wainuiomata High School, Denzel Guth and John McDonald, completed the program.

“It was a good experience, I learnt more than I expected from the young kids while teaching them,” says Denzel.

“Leadership in the community was a big thing [in the program]. Getting together with other schools teaching the kids helped us with leadership,” says John.

Greg says around 13 colleges a year participate in the Leadership Through League program, and during this time around 3,000 kids are coached.

“With parents working a lot of kids don’t get the opportunity to get off the couch or get outside when they get home.

“They don’t get the opportunity to get coached or educated by their parents, so I think what we’re do-ing goes a long way to fi xing that.”

He says participating in the program also gives students the opportunity to continue coaching

Denzel Guth right, took part in the programme this year.

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NZ Food Week kicked o� on Monday and this year there is a focus on getting young Kiwis cooking. The spotlight this year is on young Kiwis who are increasingly becoming kitchen strangers. Research from the most recent New Zealand Children’s Food and Drink Survey found that only eight per cent of children regularly helped with cooking.The New Zealand Nutrition Founda-tion’s (NZNF) annual campaign is about building con� dence in the kitchen and teaching Kiwis that cooking at home can be a� ordable and delicious.New Zealand Nutrition Foundation Nutritionist Sarah Hanrahan says it is a worrying trend that there is less of a focus on learning cooking skills in schools. “This parallels an increase in food insecurity in our young people and a loss of basic kitchen and cooking knowledge. It also means the home has to become the place young Kiwis learn these essential life skills.” “If we can start taking time to get our young people interested in cooking and more con� dent in the kitchen, we will be giving them an important tool to use in maintaining good health and independence.”

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Emily LipsysWhitireia Journalism Student

A few years ago 17-year-old Waka-Toa Rowlands was given the chance to turn his life around, when he got the opportunity to act in a short New Zealand fi lm called 'Lambs'.

In the fi lm which was written and directed by emerging Kiwi film maker Sam Kelly, Waka plays the lead role of Jimmy, a 14-year-old boy who faces a dif-fi cult decision.

Waka says that if it wasn't for a few persistent teachers that kept pushing him, he never would have auditioned for the lead role in 'Lambs'.

He says Wainuiomata High School principal Martin Isberg gave home two options.

“He told me to either go to the audition or leave. So I thought oh, well, I'm not ready to leave, so I'll go to the audition.

“It was one of those things that I had to do, otherwise my schooling was over.”

Waka says the night after the audition he received the call to say he had won the lead role.

He says that this chance has

opened his eyes to new possibili-ties, and has helped him realise making a change in your life is possible.

“I wasn't the best kid at school but if I wasn't even at school, then none of these opportunities would have come.

“In a way I'm grateful for my rough patch in school, because that was the positive turning point in my life.

In the film Waka’s character must decide whether to stay in his abusive home and protect his younger siblings, or leave to start a new life of his own.

Waka says this storyline displays part of what really goes on in New Zealand.

“Family violence does happen. In the lead role I'm showing that it doesn't have to be like that, you shouldn't have to make those hard choices.”

Lambs director Sam Kelly describes Waka as the next Cliff Curtis.

“That's a big comparison. But to be rated as the next Cliff

Curtis for me just means I have some big shoes to fi ll, and I have to live up to my expectations.

But at the same time, stay hum-

ble and keep my feet on the ground,” he says.

Waka continues to act and credits his grandfather as one of

the biggest inspirations in his life. “This is how I like to repay him.

I’m on the plus side of the police station papa.'”

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Waka Rowlands acting has changed his life.

An overwhelming majority of residents believe a retirement facility is needed in Wainuio-mata according to a local working group’s survey.

The Community Aged Care Working Group surveyed resi-dents through Wainuiomata Library and local groups late last year. The fi ve questions asked were, do they live alone and own their home, could anyone in their home need residential care within fi ve years, and would they prefer the care to be in Wainuiomata.

Anglican church Reverend Nola Garrod says she visits con-gregation members in care, and believes moving people out of their own community amounts to abuse.

“It’s traumatic enough losing your independence and having to leave your own home and most of your belongings to go into care. When it’s so far from your partner and the people you know and you’re frail, it’s doubly stressful, and can have huge costs in terms of mental and physical health.”

Only fi ve of the 397 respondents believed there was no need for a retirement facility.

Three hundred and four people stated that they would prefer to be in Wainuiomata if they needed a retirement facility.

Wainuiomata residents in need of care currently have to transfer out of their own community.

With a shortage of smaller housing units, many stay in family homes that need upkeep that is often beyond their means and ability.

A new facility is being planned, but relies on changing the reserve status of a part of Hugh Sinclair Park from reserve to residential status. The land does not include the Hugh Sinclair Park play-ground, skate park, BMX and walking tracks.

Hutt City Council is consulting on whether the land is needed as part of our reserve areas, and submissions close on 31 May.

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Dr Trace Meech, Dr Sue Young and Nurse Janette Henry are retiring from general practice in Wainuiomata on 31 May 2013.We are happy to have obtained excellent replacement services by HUTT CITY HEALTH CENTRE which will provide full primary health care from 4 June 2013 at StrandCare.

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Question: What is the best thing about the Wainuiomata community?

Our readers have their say.

Phoenix HurdleWainuiomata

“All the people around are really nice.”

Gerard ManganWainuiomata

“The physical envinron-ment. The semi-rural area and its open spac-es.”

Denton KupiengaWainuiomata

“Wainui itself”

Jackie JenningsWainuiomata

“That it is like a village - people look after others kids. And we hear when they’re up to mischief!”

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 editor

Find out the scoop in Wainuiomata Correction for the kau-

matua sports event story by Emily Lipsys page 6, May 15).

- The event wasn’t held at the Wainuiomata Marae it was held at the Hutt Valley

Indoor Sports, Hutt Park.- The event was hosted

by Kokiri Marae Health & Social Services, Kokiri Marae, Seaview.

-Wainuiomata Marae, is not Kokiri Marae Wainuiomata.

Correction

The May meeting of the Garden Club was attended by over 60 members who heard a very interesting presenta-tion from Derek Lightbourne on Floral and Fauna in the Southern Ocean.

Competitions results were as follows:

Single Bloom: 1st: Jill Summers (Rose), 2nd Jackie Dobbs (Gerbera), 3rs Gen Atlas (Dahlia).

Spike Cluster : 1st Fay Meiklejohn (Epidendrum),2nd Jill Summers (Jacobenia),3rd Jan Patterson (Jacobenia).

Bush: 1st Joyce Lockyer (Dichora), 2nd Jackie Dobbs (Fucshia), 3rd Barbara Board-man (Poor Man’s Lilac).

Fruit: 1st Jackie Dobbs (Grapes), 2nd Carol Ferguson (Fejoa), 3rd Jill Summers (Fig).

Vege: 1st Fay Meicklejohn (Beetroot), 2nd Jill Summers (Potato), 3rd Jackie Dobbs (Lettuce).

Next meeting 4 JUNE 2013 at Louise Bilderbeck Hall.

Visitors and new members very welcome.

Dear Ed, I was very concerned

to read in the paper last week that the RSA has closed its doors.

The RSA plays an im-portant role in remem-bering our returned ser-vicemen and providing somewhere for them to get together.

By losing the RSA we are not only losing a place for all those people to meet but also a piece of

history. There is also the matter

of all the groups which use the RSA to meet. Where will they be able to get together now?

I wish there was some way to keep our RSA open. Perhaps a fund-raiser is what is called for.

We as a community need to preserve this piece of history.

Kind regards, Concerned resident.

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By Rhiannon McConnellDoctor Joanne Hucker of Whai Oranga

Health Centre is moving to New Plymouth to be closer to family.

Joanne has worked at the health centre since 2006 and is sad to be leaving the supportive team.

“I think the community is really lovely, really welcoming.”

“It’s a real pleasure to look after them and provide advice.”

The mother-of-three says her lawyer husband was offered a job in New Plymouth which was too good to pass up.

“It was just such a great opportunity to move close to family. “

With young children Joanne wants them to grow up around their cousins and grandparents.

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The job at Whai Oranga Health Centre was her fi rst after training as a GP.

In New Plymouth she will be working at Devon Medical Centre part time so she can spend more time with her three children.

She says she is thankful for the local doc-tors at the clinic who have always welcomed her and been very helpful.

Doctor Kelvin de Ginder is moving from Dannevirke to take over care of her patients

Doctor sad to leave practice

By Rhiannon McConnellWainuiomata’s Riverside Kin-

dergarten owner Eleanor Hoare says they cannot wait for to move into the new building.

“It has been my dream for years.”

Eleanor took ownership of the building three years ago and started renovations at the start of this year.

However once builders opened a wall it was evident the building was full of dry rot.

They decided to demolish it and rebuild.

“At the end of the day we are going to get a lovely new building out of it.”

Eleanor and her husband are paying for the building them-selves.

“We are investing everything into this new building.”

She says the money and the temporary displacement are worth it.

“I love the work. I just love the children.

“It means everything for me.” The kindergarten is being held

at St Stephens church at Main Road until the rebuild is com-plete.

Eleanor says the church have been very helpful and accom-modating.

“We are so grateful for them.” She says all going to plan their

new home will be ready in Au-gust.

Eleanor says the kindergarten has a long history in the com-munity and many of the staff have had children attend.

“We are committed to what we are doing and our community.”

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A recent incident involving boy racers in Seaview has sparked community leaders to send the message, violence in our commu-nity is not tolerated nor condoned.

Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace and Hutt Valley Area Command-er, Inspector Mike Hill say they are committed to reducing crime in Lower Hutt and that violence of any sort is not tolerated within the community

“Police and Hutt City Council have helped to reduce crime through a partnership between the community and policing,” they say.

Inspector Hill says local boy racers and car enthusiasts are a highly visible group but the large majority are law abiding. They are not a major cause of crashes and on road harm, to our community

“Our shared concern is where there are incidents of intimidation or anti social behaviour and ‘oc-casions’ where there are burnouts

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They say if they wish to continue this sort of behaviour the com-munity will call for stronger rules and laws to control them.

“We believe there is need for a balance between the concerns of residents and business owners and the freedoms of car enthusiasts,” they say.

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4) Car enthusiasts themselves should ensure they moderate their own behaviour and the image they portray.

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Community leaders committed to reducing violence

By Cr Margaret WillardThere have been a lot of positives

for Wainuiomata over the past month or two, as well as projects that need your input.

Local Alcohol PlansHutt City Council has passed the

first stage of the Local Alcohol Plan, which enables residents to infl uence the number and location of alcohol outlets in their own communities.

The draft plan will be released later this month for consultation, so watch for news of this opportunity to have your say.

Community Boards ConferenceI represented Hutt City Council

at the NZ Community Boards Conference recently, and was inspired by talks by Sam Johnson,

who founded the Student Volun-teer Army, Sue Coutts from Wa-naka Wastebusters, two innovative young community development officers from Horowhenua, and community board members from all over New Zealand.

They showed many ways that boards can work with communi-ties to improve the lives of their residents.

I believe that, given the right level of support from Council, boards within Hutt City Council have the potential to engage and work more actively with their communities for the benefi t of everyone.

Wainuiomata AchievementsIt was gratifying to see Rhys

Casley recently being awarded Hutt City Sportsperson of the Year.

Rhys is from a longstanding Wai-nuiomata family who are proud of the grit and determination that saw him overcome a shoulder injury to make the winning home run for the Black Sox at the world softball championships.

Waka Rowlands from Wainuio-mata High School stars in a fi lm to be released internationally, and local BMX riders and young cup stackers are competing at interna-tional level.

Other young locals have suc-ceeded at a regional and national level, in politics as well as sport, so we have plenty of cause to celebrate the talent and dedication in our community.

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AUCTION


By Rhiannon McConnellWainuiomata High School students

are getting the opportunity to see where their education could lead by learning from local mentors.

Head of careers Virginia Wilson says the mentor programme is something new they are trying, and it matches students with mentors to be inspired and encouraged.

“For some of the kids it will give them a reason to stay in school and get their qualifi cations.”

Research Teaching of Learning and Behaviour (RTLB) Mark Stewart is helping with the initiative and says it is all about helping students do their best.

“I am really excited about what is happening at Wainui.”

Mark says the mentor programme makes education real because students can see what their education could lead to.

“It opens their horizons. Young people don’t know all the possibilities out there.”

He says it is important to celebrate success and good role models.

“I think there are some really good role models but we tend to focus on the ones that aren’t.”

Virginia Wilson says she would love to

see students be inspired and encouraged to take their education further.

She says this is an opportunity to put young people in environments they may not get to experience otherwise.

Virginia says they are looking for men-tors from every area but in particular Maori and Pasifi ka males.

“There is just a huge gap of Maori and Pasifi ka males as mentors.”

“We are just looking for mentors, adults that can inspire the kids.”

The mentor programme is part of Pa Harakeke which runs at the school and involves teachers being observed and then refl ecting on the observations and making improvements.

Virginia says they plan to start the programme as soon as possible and hope to have 60-80 mentors.

They are targeting Gateway students and also any student who wants a mentor.

She says it does not take much to be a mentor and all you need is a smile, one to two free hours a term and a willing-ness to listen.

If you are interested in being a mentor email [email protected].

Mentors wanted for local students To inspire and encourage

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Investment Work shop for 2 Units, 3 phase power, each has own yard, one is rented. Ideal for your own operation and rent one out. For viewing or more information call now!

For Sale $265,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5035 Open by appointment David Selig & Nicky CooperP 04 564 7310 M 027 4458 944 M 027 307 2999Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 11 Parkway Road

Young Stylish Home! Only 5 years old, Brick & Tile, 4 bdrms, large master bdrm, walk in wardrobe & en-suite. Large bathroom, open dinning family area, designer kitchen. Semi separate lounge and internal access to the double garage.

For Sale $390,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5036 Open Sun 1.30 - 2pm David & Renee P 027 445 8944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 16 Fraser Colman Grove

Spruced with fresh new colour & new carpet. Great outdoor space & fully fenced. Open plan, original tidy kitchen with a large pantry. Single garage, carport & garden shed. All in a popular location, what more could you ask for. Call now to view!

For Sale $232,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5043 Open Sun 12.45-1.15pm David & Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 79 Peel Place

Owner Is Moving To The Country! Here’s your opportunity to live in a spacious family home close to schools, parks & public transport. Situated in a popular location, 4 bdrms, study nook & office. Easy to maintain & fully fenced. This home is a real gem!

For Sale $399,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5062 Open Sun 12 - 12.30pm David & Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 43 Poole Crescent

Brand new! 4 bdrms, open plan, infinity gas water & heat-pump. Choose your own internal colours & flooring. Metra Panel materials ensuring good insulation. Dble garage, ¾ fencing. Dble glazed & aluminium joinery. www.metrapanel.co.nz

For Sale $389,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5052 David & Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 25 Fraser Colman Grove

1st Time Home Buyers/Investors Owners require this home sold, so bring us your offer! 3 bedrooms, spacious living areas, modern kitchen, dishwasher & a bay window. Ranch slider & deck, single garage on a fully fenced section. Call now to view!

Tender Closes 3pm 30th May, Wainuiomata OfficeView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5059 Open Sun 1.30 - 2pm David & Renee P 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 32 Westminster Road

Calling All 1st Home Buyers Or Investors 3 bdrms, garage & wood-burner. Fully fenced, handy to shops/school´s & transport. Great flow from lounge onto front deck & selling below C.V! A home that ticks this many boxes won´t last long!

For Sale $209,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5042 Open Sun 2 - 2.30pm Lisa Gough P 04 564 0006 M 027 668 6477 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 109 Wise Street

1st Home Buyers - Don’t Miss Out! Well presented, 1970’s, 3 dble bdrm home with grge, modern kitchen & bathroom, woodburner, aluminium joinery & polished, T&G flooring. Handy to shops & transport too so, at this price, you need to call now!

For Sale $215,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5060 Open Sun 1.15 - 1.45pm Lisa Gough P 04 564 0006 M 027 668 6477 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 5 Castlerea Street

Get In To Parkway! Here’s your opportunity! A great sunroom all year round, 3 bedrooms, open plan living & woodburner for winter. Fenced section, shade house & garage. Call now!

For Sale $229,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO4995 Open Sun 12-12.30pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 4 Rakaia Grove

Impressive Parkway Colonial! Classic home with neat street presence! Boasts 5 bdrms & 2 living rooms but it’s awesome potential is what upstairs offers! Create the ideal parents retreat or the teenagers zone. Add this property to your must view!

For Sale $329,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5029 Open Sun 1.30 - 2pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 4 Momona Street

Parkway Starter! If you are on a limited budget but good location is important, I suggest you check out this 3 bdm home with Wood-burner & DVS in Parkway. First home buyer or investor, Parkway is popular! Add this to your inspection list.

For Sale $220,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5054 Open Sun 2.15-2.45pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 26 Manurewa Grove

Great Family Home In Parkway! This home will tick many boxes with 4 bdrms, modern kitchen, twin heat-pumps, well insulated & a Moisture Master. Spacious lounge with ranch-slider to the deck & secure sunny backyard & garage. Call now!

For Sale $289,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5063 Open Sun 12.45-1.15pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 81 Karamu Crescent

Get On To The Property Ladder Or Invest! Priced to sell this home has got to go! It offers 3 dble bdrms, open-plan living, wood burner, modern bathroom, 2WC’s, generous section & garage. Add your touch & add value. Call Nicky anytime.

For Sale $150,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO4987 Open by appointment Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 52 Sunny Grove

Tranquillity With Stunning Views! Driveway already in place & the use of an artesian water spring. The owner boasts firewood galore - pines & manuka on 15Ha of land. Perfect for the keen hunter & plenty of space to build or relocate your dream home.

For Sale $210,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5041 Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 491 Coast Road

Magnificent Valley Views 15 Hectares, natural (Artesian) water spring that has year round supply of crystal clear drinking water. Regenerating bush with 15 year old trees (Incl Tasmanian Blackwood, Gum & Pine) & section already has its driveway.

For Sale Price by Negotiation over $230,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO4967 Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 495 Coast Road

Fully Renovated Gem!! A complete make over from top to bottom, all you will have to do is move in, sit back and relax on one of the sunny decks and enjoy this delightful 3 bdrm home + rumpus, large garage/workshop. Call for more information.

For Sale $309,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5030 Open Sun 1 - 1.30pm Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 80 Hyde Street

A nice modern functional home that’s tastefully renovated! With a well planned floor area, large living, sep shower & bath, 2 toilets, sep laundry. This well positioned 3 bedroom home is all decked out for summer sun, fun & lounging. Call now to view!

For Sale $260,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO4903 Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 29a Pencarrow Crescent

More Than Meets The Eye! Modern home open plan kitchen, stainless steel appliances, infinity hot water, large luxurious bathroom , DVS, heat-pump & sleep-out with bathroom. Large single garage/workshop, Don’t miss out call anytime to view!

For Sale $293,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5056 Open by appointment Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 16 Hyde Street

Self Sufficient, Tidy Package! New one run carpet, stylish wooden kitchen, modern features, gas fire, infinity hot water. Fully fenced back section, large garage/workshop, glass house, chicken coop, fruit trees & more. Call now to view.

For Sale $240,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5053 Open Sun 12.15-12.45pm Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 10 Halifax Street

A Lifestyle Charmer Delightful home located in a tranquil setting. Modern, open plan, 4 bdms, master with en-suite & sliding door onto your own private deck with a beautiful bush outlook. All on a sizeable section, call for more information.

For Sale Price By Negotiation View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5048 Open by appointment Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 33 Pencarrow Crescent

Plenty Of Potential & Appeal... Terrific 3 bdrm home with single garage. Fully fenced, small exterior sleepout, DVS, woodburner, deck, sep bthrm/WC & laundry, open plan kitchen/dining & spacious lounge. Call & arrange your inspection today.

For Sale Price By Negotiation View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5015 Open Sun 12.15-12.45pm Marewa Mather P 04 564 0005 M 021 159 4972 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 38 Matthews Road

So Cute And Handy! 3 bdrm home with a lot to offer; spacious kitchen new bench top, light open plan living that drops down & flows out to a sunny backyard with well established gardens, single garage & carport. Call now!

For Sale $215,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5046 Marewa Mather P 04 564 0005 M 021 159 4972 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 211 Wellington Road

Comfort, Convenience & Location - Its Here! Whether its comfort you seek, space to start a family or a convenience-laden location without the headache of messy renovations, then this standout property has got you covered! Call now to view

For Sale $280,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5045 Open Sun 1 - 1.30pm Marewa Mather P 04 564 0005 M 021 159 4972 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Wainuiomata 32 Bledisloe Crescent



By Rhiannon McConnellThe Wainuiomata Community

Patrol recieved a surprise dona-tion of $500 from St Stephen’s church at their annual meeting last Tuesday.

Community Patrol coodinator Michael Rosser says they were not expecting the donation at all.

“It came completely out of the blue.”

“We were all overwelmed by the

generosity.”He says they are hoping to use

the money for a low light camera for the patrol car.

Michael says the church gives a lot of money to help the com-munity and he is very thankful.

“They really deserve enormous praise for that.

Community Patrol runs on a volunteer basis and relies on donations to operate.

Community Patrol surprised with $500

Out & About

Lily and Charlotte Carr with a helper.Harrison Raynor shopping at the fair.

Lily Carr � nds some books for herself.

Nikki Otter at the Oxfam stall.

David and Dawn Otter.

Book lovers fl ocked to the old Wainuio-mata high school hall for the annual Rotary Book Fair over the weekend which raised over $13,000.

There were boxes of books everywhere you looked.

Also on offer were cds,dvd,videos, some vinyl,jigsaw puzzles and lots of kids books.

If people got hungry on their hunt through the books, there was a sausage sizzle and also a stall-raising money for Oxfam with cupcakes and other treats for sale.

All of the proceeds from the book fair will be given back into the Wainuiomata community.

Rotary Book Fair

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Left to Right Blair,James and Samantha,

Target Shooting ClubThe Wainuiomata Target Shooting Club had their members night on Mon-day. Local teenagers Blair, James and Samantha practice their shot.

Mike Rosser (left) accepted the $500 cheque from Roger Ricketts at St Stephen’s Church

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Getting sick and being injured.

Q Your favoured holiday destination?

Samoa or Tonga

Q What’s your favourite music?

Too many to name, but just a few Muse, Smashing Pump-kins, Bob Marley, Led Zeppe-lin, Queens Of The Stone Age, Portishead the list goes on

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By Emily LipsysWhitireia Journalism Student

Wainuiomata residents will have the chance to participate in the XTERRA Wellington trail running series star light run this Saturday.

This is the fi fth year the run-ning series has been going, and the third time it has been held at the Wainuiomata trail.

“Each year we alternate where the event is held be-tween Wainuiomata Trail and Makara Peak,” says co-event organiser, Evelyn Williamson.

The event has now grown to

be the biggest series of its kind in the Wellington region.

“It is the biggest and most successful running series in the region, and we are really proud of this.”

She says in the past between 200 and 300 people have par-ticipated in the event, however this year there has been a jump in numbers.

“We might get around 400 people. It will be the biggest night run so far,” she says.

There is an option of a short run or walk of 5km or a longer 10km run for more keen run-ners.

“It’s not a race, and it is for all fi tness levels.”

Evelyn says the night run is not an all-night event, and should only take an hour to complete.

“People can do the event, and still have time to go out for tea afterwards.”

Evelyn says the nice thing about the people that join in is that they have lots of fun along the way.

“They are a neat group of people, with great attitudes who are very friendly. It’s a low key event, with a good buzz.”

Evelyn says typically more

women participate than men, and she believes it may be because sometimes women don’t feel safe running at night.

“Running at night is a unique experience it is different than running during the day, women enjoy this event because they can run in a safe environment.”

Enjoy your own experience of the XTERRA Wellington trail running series, star light run on Saturday May 25.

Registrations start at 4pm on the May 25, and the run starts at 6pm.

For more info head to www.xterrawellington.co.nz

Starlight run a unique experience for runners

Runners geared up for their run under the stars, from left to right: Elvie Wolland, Jamie Winiata, Toni Love, Monique Hamon. PHOTO CREDIT: Evelyn Williamson

Declaration of Parent Election Results. At the close of nominations, only 4 nominations were received.

I declare the following duly elected:• Micky Rowse • Eileen Salmon Keeva Thomson • Faith Tupou

Declaration of Staff Election ResultsOnly 1 nomination was received. I declare Marlene Bell duly elected.

Alice SpeckReturning Officer

Wainuiomata Primary School

Board of Trustees Election

WAINUIOMATA HIGH SCHOOL

Mentors WantedWe are looking for mentors for our wonderful students who are involved in a work training programme.

We are particularly interested in Maori and Pasifi ka male mentors who will inspire, motivate and encourage our students. The Students can travel to your workplace or you can come to ours.

All that is required is 2-3 hours per term, a smile, listening ear, sense of humour and current work experience. Mentors chosen are required to be Police Vetted.

Interested? Contact Virginia Wilson at [email protected]

WAINUIOMATA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL2013 Board of Trustees Election

Declaration of Parent Election ResultsAt the close of nominations, as the number of valid

nominations was equal to the number of vacancies required to be fi lled, I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Clark, Donna • Cody, Maree • Martin, Ellison Salmon, Eileen • Tata, Jillian

Declaration of Staff Election ResultsAt the close of nominations, as there was only one valid nomination received I

hereby declare: Smith, Ian duly elected

Signed, Christine RisdonRETURNING OFFICER

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DECLARATION OF PARENT AND STAFF ELECTION

RESULTS

Arakura School Board of Trustees Election

At the close of nominations, as the number of valid nominations was less than the number of vacancies required to be filled I hereby declare the following duly elected:

Parent Representatives:Aberdein-Tapuai, JacquelineEdger, StephenMcMillan, CarolMogg, Stephen

Staff Representative: Al Ingham

Signed, Linda MackleReturning Officer

WAINUIOMATA HIGH SCHOOLWAINUIOMATA HIGH SCHOOL

YEAR 8 OPEN DAY Thursday 30 May from

11:30am to 2:45pm

Year 8 students and their parents are invited to our Open Day starting at 11:30 in the gymnasium. This is an opportunity for you to see for yourself the excellent educational opportunities available at Wainuiomata High School.

Enquiries to: Martin Isberg, Principal, Phone 938 3224Email: offi [email protected]: www.wainuiomatahigh.school.nz


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ABANDONMENT OF ENROLMENT

SCHEMEThe Ministry of Education has approved the abandonment of Arakura School’s Enrolment Scheme, as provided for in Section 11L(2) of the Education Act 1989.

Effective from Tuesday 14th May 2013 we will be accepting enquiries for future enrolments at Arakura School

Steve EdgerChairpersonBoard of Trustees


Here at Wainuomata News, we want to share your special moments. From now on we’ll be showcasing your precious new arrivals (births) and engagement announcements.Send in your new baby pics to [email protected] engagement pics and proposal information to [email protected]

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Ode of the weekFARE LIQUIDATIONA fair go, comes from kiwi lips.The cost reduced on uni. Trips.We need our students to be bright.Can’t be done if budget’s tight.

The R.S.A. may sink away.To all there is a cost to pay.How did the debt, � oat so high.The public needs a reason why.

Composed by Tony Watling 15th May 2013

Tai Chi ClassesNeeding to stretch and improve your � exibility and � tness? Enliven are running modi� ed Tai Chi classes for all ages and abilities at the Wainuio-mata Hall on Queens St every Friday 9.30-10.30am. Classes are $5 each, and there are concession cards available. Call 439 4967 for more details. Community Friendship GroupMeet at Holy Trinity ChurchFriday 24th May10am High Morning TeaTo celebrate Queen’s Birthday Please bring your fancy cup and saucer

Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show Horticultural Hall, Laings Road Lower Hutt. Sat 25 May 9am - 5pm Sun 26 May 9am - 4pmBring along your rocks and fossils and have them identi� ed by club enthusiasts.View displays of Crystals, Gemstones, Fossils, Jewellery and Workshop Equipment. Talk to GNS Science and Victoria University Geology experts. Traders, books and more...Cost Children $2, Adults $5, Family $10.

Plunket Baby and Child Gear SaleSaturday 18 May | 9am - 11am50 stalls selling new and used clothes and toys. Tea/co� ee and baking.Entry by gold coin donation to Lower Hutt PlunketLocation: Horticultural Hall, Laings Rd, Lower HuttCost: Gold coin donationEmail [email protected] or call Anka on 5653292

Learn to make and grow a vege patchSaturday 18 May | 2pm - 4pmCome and learn how to set up a new vege patch: where to put it, how to build it, how to � ll it (includes demonstration).Facilitator Natalie Hormann will teach you all you need to know.How to maintain your vege patch: Organic pest and weed control methods.How to make your own garden fertilizer and what to plan in your winter gardenLocation: Naenae Community Hall (supper room)Cost: FREETo enquire and register contact Mel, Team Naenae, Ph 567 7446 or [email protected]

Badminton clubEvery Monday, junior league 6-7pm (ages 12+) $2 a night; senior league 7.15-9.30pm, $3 a night. Wainuiomata Hall, Queen Street. Phone Annette 971 9269, BYO racquet if possible, shuttles provided, come along and have some fun.

Community Friendship GroupMeet at Holy Trinity ChurchFriday 24th May10am High Morning TeaTo celebrate Queen’s Birthday Please bring your fancy cup and saucer

Queen Street StallCoast Road Church are having a stall in Queen Street on Saturday 25 MaySausage sizzle, plants, ra� es, handcraft etc.Come along and support this very worthy cause.

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14 Wednesday May 22, 2013 Wainuiomata sport

Wainuiomata Men’s 1st foot-ball team drew with Marist on the weekend.

Team manager Adam Smith says lot s of people turned up to watch the Premier league.

“It was a perfect day to play footy, the sun was shining.”

The start was not great for Wainuiomata, when a Marist player broke through the de-fence and around the goalie.

Adam says luckily the shot went amiss.

Mar ist scored halfway

through 1st half with a great fi nish.

“Our boys kept on battling but didn’t really come close to scoring.”

Adam says the second half started and the boys looked like the still had some fi ght left.

“Eventually it paid off with Scott Williamson kicking the ball over the line from a corner.”

Adam says it was a hard fought draw by both teams on the day.

Despite wet and windy condi-tions Wainuiomata Harriers’ performed well and several personal bests were run at the fi nal cross country relay for the season.

Saturday May 11 was the second and fi nal cross-country relay for the season, in the form of the Varsity relays. These races were held at QEII Park, McKays Crossing, Paekaka-

riki. Wainuiomata Harriers fi elded

four teams with a Senior Men, Master’s Women, Master’s Men and Junior Men teams. All teams ran extremely well with most athletes posting personal best times. A few stand-out performances came from Stewart Clement who ran 1 minute 52 seconds faster than last year; Luke Carman

who ran 1 minute 46 seconds faster than last year; and Joel Carman who ran an incredible 2 minutes 14 seconds faster than last year.

The greulling 3.5km course fi lled with lots of hills, mud and even sand-dunes to negotiate, ensured everyone had a great deal of fun!

PB’s for fi nal cross country relay

Loss for Wainui League teamsBoth Wainuiomata Rugby league teams lost to Randwick at

Naenae Park on Saturday.The Reserve grade lost 32-28.

The Permier grade lost 32-8.Roving photographer Daryl New was there.

David Lepou just breaks free from a Randwick Tackler.

Scott Taylor held up just short of the goal line. David Lepou just breaks free from a Randwick Tackler.

On Saturday the annual Vossler Shield cross-country races were held on Mt Victoria. This race sees the toughest nuts of the Wellington running world battle it out in one of the hardest races of the season. The grueling course starts on the Hataitai side of Mt Victoria heading straight up the hill and into the bush tracks that wind around the mountain. To add insult to injury a quick sprint up the hill to the fi nish line. Conditions were good, although a bit wet underfoot which got worse for the men running the last race, having to run two laps which proved a bit more challenging. Wainuiomata Harriers, as a club, placed 6th overall.

Masters Women 35, 5km: Jen Stoupe, 19th, 31.11 mins

Masters Women 50, 5km: Trish Coley, 6th, 32.33 mins

Senior Men, 10km: Sam Czarnomski, 37th, 64.38 mins, Stewart Clement, 39th, 66.49 mins

Masters Men 40, 10km: Paul Richardson, 21st, 52.44 mins

Masters Men 60, 5km: Don McGowan, 30.17 mins

Girls Under 13, 1.6km: Maria Cramp, 8th, 7.45 mins

Boys Under 11, 1.6km: Logan Stoupe, 9th, 8.49 mins, Luke Stoupe, 11th, 9.11 mins

Our next Club meeting is 25th of May, meeting at the clubrooms, Richard Prouse Park, Hine Road at 2pm. All welcome.

For more details or information on the Club please contact Paul on 970 7651

Vossler Shield

Draw for football team

Harriers Club Member Stuart Clement.

Goalie Ralph Chenery

Matt Fitzgerald with the ball and Liam running on

Cameron Blake with shot on goal

Masters Men 40, 10km: Paul Richardson,

15Wednesday May 22, 2013Wainuiomata sport

By Rhiannon MconnellWainuiomata hammer thrower,

Montaya Wharehinga, has been chosen to represent New Zealand at the Oceania Area Championship in Tahiti at the end of this month.

The 18-year-old high school stu-dent says it was an amazing feeling to be chosen.

“I am excited to just go to Tahiti but I am nervous as for the competition.”

It is Montaya’s fi rst international tournament but just the beginning of great things.

She says the next step is to qualify for the Olympics.

“I am just progressing towards that.”

Coach Shaka Sola says he is very proud of Montaya for getting se-lected for the Oceania Team.

“To be selected to represent your country, I think, is the pinnacle for somebody’s career really but it’s just come up earlier for her.”

“A while ago people questioned whether she would go further than that but we are showing that we can.”

He says she puts in a lot of hard work and it is paying off.

“That’s the bit they should be applauding. The achievement in the end is only a bonus of what they have done.”

Shaka says Montaya has gained a lot of confi dence from the sport.

Monataya says it is her family that have helped her get this far.

“They are the ones that really keep me going.”

For Montaya to compete at this event it will cost upwards of $4000

which she will be fundraising for. Montaya has previously competed

at the NZ Track and Field Champi-onships and won the bronze medal in the javelin throw.

She is also the NZ Secondary Schools senior girls Hammer throw champion. She is the only Wainuio-mata High School athlete to win a New Zealand secondary schools title. Montaya also did very well at the North Island secondary schools championships last month.

She won the senior girls hammer throw, came 2nd in the senior girls javelin, 3rd in the senior girls shot put and 4th in the senior girls discus.

If you would like to help Mon-taya with her fundraising or spon-sorship contact Bradley Sime on 027 449 0746.

Montaya to represent NZ at Oceania

Montaya Wharehinga will be representing New Zealand in Tahiti this month.

Pukeatua Primary won the Susan Gar-den Shield for primary schools hockey last Tuesday.

The tournament has been held for the past four years to promote hockey among local school children.

Ten teams representing Pukeatua, Wainuiomata, Fernlea, St Claudine de Thevenet and Konini primary schools competed in 8-a-side matches at Fraser Park.

Junior convenor Barbara Meiklejohn says the tournament is an opportunity for year fi ve and six pupils to have a go at hockey.

“There is a visible improvement in skill levels from the fi rst games of the day to the fi nal.”

Club results from May 18:P2 Girls - 1 all draw vs RangikuraP3 Mixed - 0 all draw vs Tawa

Pukeatua wins tournament Shield

Tournament winners Pukeatua Primary with the Susan Garden Shield.

Six Hour Wurldz - Mountain Biking

Tryphan Ephrian, one the original founders of the mountain bike race with Brenda Russer, Luke Simmons, and baby Tilly. PHOTO CREDIT: Daryl New

TOP RIGHT: Martin Gribble, chariman of the Trail Biking Committee did a video of the event. PHOTO CREDIT: Daryl NewBOTTOM RIGHT: The � rst lap of six hours of racing, which went from 10am to 4pm. PHOTO CREDIT: Daryl New

By John MorrisseyWainuiomata played a hard

game against Poneke on Saturday. The game started with Poneke

kicking off into a light south-erly breeze at Kilbirnie Park. The game went back and forth for the first five minutes. John Monu kicked a penalty for the visitors 0-3. Most were surprised when a Poneke player, on attack, used kick boxing tactics when approached by a Wainui defender and the home team were given the penalty. They converted it 3-3. This was closely followed by another penalty to the visitors 3-6. Both sides had their chances to score points but wrong options or mistakes took away most chances. After a kicking dual won by Poneke, they ended up scoring a try. At half time the score was 8-6 to Poneke.

The second half started with Poneke as the more aggressive

team. After a kicking dual and Wainui trying to run the ball out, Poneke scored a try, which they converted.

After some prolonged attack from Wainui they were able to capitalise on all the over the top play that had been going on all day by scoring two penalties.

Poneke made another good breakout and scored a good try in the corner which was also con-verted. Wainui woke up, seeing that the game was getting away from them.

They brought a few very good attacking moves, but could only come up with a single try to Jason Love. This was unconverted, which is a pity as it would have given Wainui a bonus point and every point is gold leading up to the cut off for top eight.

The game ended with Poneke winning 25-17 Wainuiomata.

Poneke beat Wainui

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