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By Aaron Meredith

The Softball World Series is coming and Wainuiomata local Joel Evans has already had his ticket booked.

Joel has been selected in the Black Sox team to travel to the World Series which is being held in Saskatoon, Canada, the tournament will be held in June this year.

This will be the fi rst time he has been selected to play in the World Series, and is one of three players from the Hutt Valley to be selected.

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BATTER UP: Joel Evans has been selected for the New Zealand Black Sox World series team travelling to Canada in June.

Continued from page 2Joel says that it is awesome being in the

team and that his game improves a lot while he is with the team.

“Mark Sorenson, the coach is great, he has knowledge on everything, he has won everything,” Joel says.

The second baseman has put a lot of work to get to this level, including travel-ling over to the United States to play over there.

“While I was over there I got into cross fi t, and I lost around 16 or 17kg doing that,” he says.

The extra fi tness helped Joel as he got se-lected for the national team in December for the Oceania qualifying series.

“There was a lot of sacrifi ce, but it is all worth it when you put the jersey on,” Joel says.

“I am really proud of the sport and the team, there has been a lot of people that

have won world series while wearing the jersey.”

Even with the success of the national team, Softball is still consid-ered a minor sport in the country, there is no professional league in New Zealand, and every player has a day job.

Joel installs kitchens, but says his boss is great with him going away for softball as he also plays the sport.

Joel started playing softball when he was four years old, and the 24 year old says he wants to play for as long as he can.

“I will probably start coaching once I stop playing, you give back to the sport when you do that,” he says.

have won world series while wearing the jersey.”

Even with the success of the national team, Softball is still consid-ered a minor sport in the country, there is no professional league in New Zealand, and every player has a day job.

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World Series bound

READY TO SWING: Joel Evans can’t wait for the world series.

By Aaron Meredith

The fi rst ever Wainuiomata Childrens day went well, even though it was raining all day outside.

Councillor Margaret Wil-lard was one of the organisers and was happy with how the day went.

“It was too wet for outdoor games, but several families turned up and played some board games,” she says.

All the families had a blast with the indoor games, learn-

ing new games and having fun celebrating being a child.

The day was intended so that children could get out and have some fun, and maybe even learn what it was like for their parents and grandparents growing up.

Photos of people in their childhood were on display, some showing what games were played in past decades.

Childrens Day was created so that every child can be celebrated, and so they can celebrate being a child as

well.Hundreds of events took

place all over the country in March, some events were huge and some were tiny.

The event came to fruition after Councillor Willard found out that there was noth-ing planned this year, so she wanted to change that.

This year’s event went so well, the organisers are plan-ning to have more days when board games are available for the children to come down and play.

Childrens day continues despite rain

LOADS OF FUN: Catherine Johnsontone and her son at childrens day. Photo supplied.

There will be something strange in Wainuiomata this weekend as the movie ghostbusters is set to be shown on Queen St Reserve.

The originally planned showing of the movie was cancelled due to high winds, but this 7.30pm on Saturday the show is guaranteed to take place.

This is a free showing of the 1980’s classic movie, if it is raining it will be moved inside the War Memorial Hall.

Dogs are not allowed but any ghosts � oating round the valley are more then welcome.

Ghostbusters coming this Weekend

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Wednesday March 25, 2015

By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata’s best neigh-bours were rewarded last night, celebrating those who went beyond and above for their neighbours.

This year there were 43 nominations all up, and organiser Dawn McKinley says that they were all great.

“If I had 43 awards I would have given one to every-one, they were all fantastic nominations,” she says.

Normally there would only be one award given out. But because of the caliber of the nominations this year, two awards were

given out on the night.The fi rst was given out to

Eddy Bristow from Petrie Street, who visited a sick neighbour in hospital, and has been helping in getting his medications and meals since being bought home.

Eddy was a bit too shy to come down to receive his award so a member of the Petrie St neighbourhood support group accepted on his behalf.

The supreme award this year was given to Heather and Les Hill from Stanley St.

The couple were nomi-nated last year and only

just failed to win the award then. The list of why the Hills won the award was long, and it was easy to see why the title was given to them.

From helping out with looking after neighbours children, helping out with car repairs, shared baking and even mowing their neighbours front burm.

They even repaired an elderly neighbours letter box that was damaged after a car had crashed into it.

Les says that he is proud of where he lives, and that it is a great community down there.

“We don’t live in each other’s back yards but we are always there for each other,” he says.

Mayor Ray Wa l lace presented the awards and says he was not surprised that there was two awards handed out on the night.

“What people do for each other cannot be underes-timated, and everything these neighbours have done is highly commended,” he says.

“It really is all about neighbourhood support, when the big one hits it will be our neighbours and family that will help us.”

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The MultiFest will be taking place at the Sacred Heart College Perfor-mance Arts Centre this Saturday.

The day begins at 11am and features songs and dance from all the diff er-ent ethnic groups that make up the community.

Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy is also the principal speaker at the event.

The Sacred Heart Performance Arts Centre is on Laings Road in Lower Hutt.

MultiFest: Race Unity Day

Wednesday March 25, 2015

By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata residents had their day made happier thanks to the happy chemist, Clive Cannons.

Clive and his team “stumbled across” the day on the internet, and decided that it suited them well.

“We are the happy chemist,” says Clive.

International Happiness Day comes from the country of Bhu-tan, where they measured how happy their citizens were.

It then spread right around the world, where it is celebrated on March 20, and all 193 United Na-tions members have celebrations.

Clive had his pharmacy set up with balloons and everyone was dressed up with smiles on their dials.

They also had a “fun raiser” where they were helping raise funds for Ataahua Journey and her family.

The team was also giving away happy cupcakes as a bit of an incentive to get a smile out of their customers.

“There is a saying that a merry heart is like a medicine, it’s all about making people leave here with a smile,” Clive says.

The team has enjoyed the day so much that they are planning to do the celebration next year as well.

“It is going to be bigger and better next year,” Clive says.

Happiness spread through valley

There will be two Anzac services in Wainuiomata on Anzac Day.

The Dawn service will take place at 6am, at the Wainuiomata War Memo-rial Community Hall.

The Anzac Parade will take place at 10.50am followed by a second service at 11.00am.

This will also be held at the Wainuio-mata War Memorial Community Hall.

Everyone is encouraged to come down to at least one of these services and pay respect to those that gave their life for their country.

Easter Scavenger Hunt

The Hutt City I-site is running an Easter Egg Scavenger hunt on Satur-day April 4.

The Dowse Square will be trans-formed into a family playground, with a bouncy castle, a petting zoo and a magician will be at the event.

The day will run from 10.30am and will run to 1.30pm.

A prize will be available for the top people that complete the scavenger hunt, including a return pass on the Interislander for fi rst place.

Anzac Services in the Valley

By Aaron Meredith

The camera on top of the Wainuiomata Hill, seemed to be replaced in the morning, but by the afternoon it was clear someone was just having fun.

A box was placed in the exact position that the speed camera was originally, painted in the same colour and designed to look like an old camera.

They used an orange painted circle to make it seem there was a light on, and a toilet roll for what appeared to be the

camera lens.This camera caught out a lot of people,

who braked suddenly at the sight of what appeared to be a replacement camera.

By the afternoon the fake camera was gone and the original stand was empty again.

This stand has been the target of multiple practical jokes even since the original camera on top of the hill was taken down.

Multiple cones were placed on the stand, with the cones staying up there for many weeks on end.

Speed camera comes, and then goes

HAPPY CHEMISTS: Kim, Rona and Clive celebrating happiness Day at Clives Chemist.

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The team at Wainuiomata ANZ got behind the cause of raising money for Mila Gar-diner and her family this week.

The team held a fundraiser to help raise money for the family who are trying to get Mila over to the Unites States to have surgery that will help Mila with her cerebral palsy.

Mila suffers from spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, which means her body stiffens up every time she gets emo-tional or excited.

Tim Wilson from ANZ says that it was a great cause and that they were happy to get behind it.

“It was one of our staff mem-bers idea, and it goes along with the banks idea of paint New Zealand Blue,” he says.

“That is when every branch gets behind a community event.”

Tim says he wanted to raise about $1000 between all the banks in the Hutt, the two branches over in Lower Hutt are running fundraisers this Friday.

“So far we have managed to raise $450 and with the two Hutt branches running a BBQ this Friday we are hoping to get to the $1000 mark,” he says.

“This is what the community is all about, it has been an awe-some response,” he says.

Mila and her mum Mela-nie popped down for a visit during the day, and Melanie says that it is amazing to see.

“It is really uplifting, we

have gotten so much sup-port, it has done a lot for our moral,” she says.

Currently the family has raised over $50,000 of the $100,000 needed for the

surgery, and Mel says that it is incredible to see.

“I never thought I would see that happen so quickly, it’s great to see people gen-erosity.”

Cooking up some money for Mila

If anyone wants to donate, there is a give a little page www.givealittle.co.nz/cause/pleasehelpmila, which also shows how much money has been raised.There is also a facebook page, Auctions for Mila, which is giving updates on fundraisers and has items for sale to raise money.

SUPPORTING A GREAT CAUSE: Melanie and Mila Gardiner with the team at Wainuiomata ANZ at the Barbecue fundraiser.

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Keep up with what’s happening in your community

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Rose Blair,Wainuiomata

“Metallica and various Kiwi artists, because I liked their music.”

Steven Beattie,Wainuiomata

“Sports people and various military people, because I wanted to be involved in the army, just generally many men doing manly things.”

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“Piri Weepu, because he played for the All Blacks and was a good role model growing up.”

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“Mum and Dad, because of everything they did and the struggle they went through.”

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Wednesday March 25, 2015

Wellington needs 566 new plasma donors by the end of the year in order to keep up with the constant demand for plasma and plasma-derived products, says the New Zealand Blood Service.

A campaign, ‘Hearts of Gold’ was launched last week to en-courage residents to donate

plasma.Asuka Burge, national manager

marketing and communications for New Zealand Blood Service says healthcare services in Wel-lington need on average 135 unites of plasma each week, and there is no other substitute for it

Plasma, nicknamed ‘liquid

gold’, is the gold-coloured liquid in blood that carries blood cells around the body, and is made up of water, proteins and clotting factors.

“Donating plasma is easy and effi cient, and can make the world of difference to the person need-ing it. NZBS collects plasma

through an apheresis machine, which is able to separate the blood, store the plasma and return the red cells and platelets to the donor through one small needle in the arm,” says Asuka.

“Plasma donors feel great after a donation even though it takes a little longer than a whole blood

donation. Because the red cells are returned to the donor it also means they can donate more fre-quently than whole blood donors, who are limited to a three-month wait between donations.”

Visit www.nzblood.co.nz for more details.

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The new look clinic is still at 3 Waiu Place (off Parkway), Wainuiomata, ph(04) 564 4104 (24 hours).

New extended Opening Hours

Monday – Friday 8.00am to 7.00pmSaturday 9.00am to 4.00pmSunday ClosedPublic Holidays Closed

New Name Same Vet Clinic

For all out of hours emergencies please refer to the Wellington After Hours Clinic, 5 McCormack Place, Ngauranga, Wellington,

ph (04) 473 7545.

Wainuiomata vet clinic is now CareVets Wainuiomata YOUR local vet clinic off ering you and your pet the best care

and pet products.

Only the name has changed, you will still see the same friendly team. Veterinarian Dr Louise Williams, vet nurses Debra and Deb

and support staff Veronica and Nikki.

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By Aaron Meredith

The Wainuiomata Community Patrol is out and about when most of us are tucked up in bed asleep.

Most nights during the week, there is a car driving around Wainuiomata, watching over shops that are closing, and checking all those dark alleys that trouble seems to hide down.

Essentially they are an extra pair of eyes for the police, and they need all the help they can to keep going.

Patrol member Paul Knox says that there are many running costs on the patrol.

“We have petrol and also keeping the car main-tained,” he says.

The patrol relies on donations to keep running, recently they were given a donation by the Pencar-row Lions that will help out with both petrol and other running costs.

The patrol not only looks after Wainuiomata, with Seaview also added to the team’s area.

“We were asked to cover Seaview last year as well, it has just expanded the area we cover really,” Paul says.

The patrol is in constant communication with other patrols around the area as well as the police, if they see any trouble help is not far away.

The patrol is always looking for volunteers and donations, both will help the patrol continue on and help keep the community trouble free.

Those that do patrol are usually people with families and jobs, they do this so that they can give back to the community. If anyone is wanting to join the patrol they can � nd out more information on cpnz.co.nz.

Patrolling our streets, when we are all asleep

This week is National Caregiver’s Week, which is a chance to cel-ebrate the work of caregivers and the difference they make to the lives of the people they care for. Enliven, part of the not-for-profi t

organisation Presbyterian Sup-port Central, is using the week to recognise the over 900 caregivers who work for the organisation in the lower North Island. In Wainuiomata, Enliven provides

a range of in-home and community support services that help people to maintain their independence and manage their own homes. Community support southern

service manager Jayne Davies says Enliven’s support workers walk alongside people to support them in their choice to stay in their own homes and communities.“Each day our support workers

help to enhance the everyday lives of people in the community by caring for them whole-heartedly. They are dedicated, passionate and hardworking people that deserve to be recognised, and that’s what Caregiver’s Week is all about.”Just over the hill at Enliven's

Woburn Home in Lower Hutt, the home is celebrating its caregivers who care for the residents who call Woburn their home. On Monday, during a special

morning tea at the home, residents presented their caregivers with

Enliven celebrates Caregiver’s Week

fl owers to show their appreciation and MP Trevor Mallard gave a speech at the celebration. Woburn Home manager Stewart

Clark says the event was a chance to formally recognise their caregiv-ers. “Caregiver’s week is a time to

celebrate the work our healthcare

assistants do, and the difference that they make in the lives of our residents. We are proud to have such devoted and caring staff.”

To � nd out more about Enliven's positive ageing services call 0800 36 54 83 or visit www.enlivencen-tral.org.nz.

WOBURN HOME: Trevor Mallard and Lealo� sa Tupu.

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It’s Preview Week – come and join us! 30 March to 2 April 2015

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Free Evening WorkshopHave a go at hands-on art and creativity!

Tuesday 31 March 6.30pm-8.30pm

Free Open Day – Jewellery StudioHave a go at jewellery!

Thursday 2 April 10am-4pm

Campus ToursWe’ll take you on a guided tour

Mon 30 March – Thu 2 April10am-4pm

By Aaron Meredith

Some people do not have the confi dence to succeed in getting their dream job, or cannot talk in front of people.

That is why so many have joined the Wai-nuiomata Toastmasters, and their numbers have continued to grow.

The club was set up by Neville and Diane Isherwood, and is always welcoming new people and guests into their ranks.

Toastmasters is an international pro-gramme that was intended to help people improve their self-confi dence, and speaking skills.

A normal club night begins with Table Topics, where guests and regulars are given a topic to talk about with no time to plan.

“This is the hardest speech every fi rst timer will do, their fi rst table topic speech,” says Neville.

After that there are a series of other speeches delivered, so people can progress in the course.

“Every time you do a speech it is meant to help you gain more and more confi dence, and more and more skills at the same time,” Diane says

After all the speeches then everyone is evaluated, with feedback given to people so they can improve on their public speaking and gain more confi dence in themselves.

“The feedback is never meant to be bad, it is all so that you can take it on board and improve,” she says.

Toasting their future

Mon 30, Tues 31 March, Wed 1 April 7.00pm

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SGCNZ University of OtagoSheilah Winn Shakespeare Festival

Next class on Monday 30th March.

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Please see www.chrisbishop.co.nz for times.

By Aaron Meredith

The amount of people heading into the Happiness Inn every Monday and Wednesday has forced the organisers to try and raise more money to open another day, but they don’t mind.

Claire and Olivia Stonyer are running a sausage sizzle every second Thursday in order to raise enough funds to open another night.

The extra evening is only the begin-ning, with a takeaway service also in the pipeline so that people can take the food to those who need it.

“Some people cannot get down to the kitchen, so they need someone to come pick it up for them,” says Olivia.

The Inn is situated at Life City Church at the bottom of the Wai-nuiomata Hill, and is open between 5pm and 6.45pm on Monday and Wednesday evenings.

The project came from when Olivia studied to see how children were get-ting fed.

“I looked at fi ve state schools and found that four of them were getting help from Kids Can,” She says.

“People don’t know what some go

through to feed their children.”The project is entirely self- funded so

the mother daughter has been paying for everything themselves.

“Everything has been coming out of our own pockets, so if anyone wants to help fund or donate it would be appreciated,” says Claire.

Since the kitchen opened in January, there is generally about 20-35 people that come every time that the Inn is open.

“It has been good, we see the same people every night, which is what we are there for,” says Claire.

Happy times at the Happiness Inn

FEEDING THE HUNGRY: Olivia and Claire Stanyer raising money for the Happiness Inn, a local kitchen in Wainuiomata .

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on 587 1660Anne Nicholas

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Great First Home Or Investment Cheap as chips & close to the village. Fantastic opportunity to get onto the property ladder as a first home or investment. 3 bedroom property needs TLC & for someone to come & put their stamp on it. A must to view.

For Sale $165,000 E annette.smith@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5261 Annette Smith P 04 564 0005 M 027 5051027 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 57 Hair Street Handy Location Walking distance to swimming pool, bowling & rugby clubs & Village. 3 bedroom home, open plan, modern kitchen. A must to view, don’t miss out call Annette now!

Tender Closes 2.00pm, Thur 26th March 2015View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5272 Open Sun 12.45 - 1.15pm Annette Smith P 04 564 0005 M 027 5051027 E annette.smith@harcourts.co.nzChannel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 29 Mckillop Street

SUN 12.45-1.15PM

Bang For Your Buck 3 bedroom home, master with walk in robe & ensuite, open plan living with a sunken lounge, fenced back yard & 3 car garaging. Don’t delay, call Annette today!

For Sale $235,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5278 Open Sun 2.30 - 3.00pm Annette Smith P 04 564 0005 M 027 5051027 E annette.smith@harcourts.co.nzChannel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 72 Hine Road

SUN 2.30-3.00PM

A Landmark Character Villa Admired By Many 1800’s/early 1900’s Villa. High stud ceilings, Open Plan, 4-5 bedrooms (ensuite), office & rumpus. 4 car garaging/workshop.

For Sale $449,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5251 Open Sun 1.30 - 2.00pm Annette Smith & Lisa BlackP 04 564 0005 M 027 5051027 M 027 668 6477Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 61 Wright Street

SUN 1.30-2.00PM

Town & Country Living! 3 bedroom home + mezzanine study off master bedroom. Conservatory, dining room & formal lounge. 20 mins drive to Lower Hutt. 4.29hectares of land with established walking tracks.

For Sale $549,000 teamselig@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5236 Open Sun 1.15 - 1.45pm David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 445 8944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Moores Valley, 236 Moores Valley Road

SUN 1.15-1.45PM

Great Potential Family Home Here! Home is mostly finished, 3 bedrooms, large open plan living/dining area opens out onto a big deck. Kitchen offers good space, breakfast bar & conservatory off to the side. 2.14Ha, Single lock up garage.

For Sale $439,000 E teamselig@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5276 Open Sun 2.45 - 3.15pm David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 112 Upper Fitzherbert Road

SUN 2.45-3.15PM

Big Living In Hyne 3 doubles & 1 single bedroom, wood polished floors. Open living & dining, wood burner. Mezzanine floor above the lounge/dining room. French doors to the decking area. Kitchen with breakfast bar & hideaway laundry.

Tender Closes 1.00pm, Thur 16th April 2015View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5287 Open Sun 12.30 - 1.00pm David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 25 Hine Road

SUN 12.30-1.00PM

Your Chance To Live The Dream! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living, large modern kitchen. 2 bathrooms. 6.19 Hectares with paddocks. 6 metre bore with 25,000L tank provides fresh water. Woodburner, Heatpump & DVS. Double garage.

For Sale $770,000 E teamselig@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5286 Open Sun 11am -12pm David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Coast, 1048 Coast Road

SUN 11AM-12PM

Do-Er Upper Looking For New Owners! This home is in need of a complete makeover! Bring your paint brushes and a creative mind! 3 bedrooms, open plan living. There is even a coal range in this home! Call anytime to view!

For Sale $165,000 E teamselig@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5270 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 61 Hair Street Location Location Location!!! 3 double bedrooms. Big Garage with combined workshop/office & electric door. Ranch slider off lounge to concrete patio. Lots of outside space here for cars or you could create your own entertainment area.

For Sale $240,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5256 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Parkway, 53 Momona Street Centrally Located 3 bedroom home, short distance to mall. Established garden, large back yard. Separate living & dining with a galley style kitchen. This is a fantastic starter home!

For Sale $220,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5281 Open Sun 2.00 - 2.30pm David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 E teamselig@harcourts.co.nzChannel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 138 Moohan Street

SUN 2.00-2.30PM

• 3 Bedrooms• Lockwood Home & Aluminium Joinery• Garage with Large Workshop

For Sale By Negotiation over $255,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5283 Open Sun 12.45 - 1.15pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper & Ann Watkins P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 M 021 615062 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Parkway, 75 Mohaka Street

SUN 12.45-1.15PM

• 3 Double Bedrooms• Large Open Plan Living• Single garage + Large Workshop

Tender Closes 2.00pm, Thur 2nd April 2015View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5274 Open Sun 1.30 - 2.00pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper & Ann Watkins P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 M 021 615062 E nicky.cooper@harcourts.co.nz Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 17 Stockdale Street

SUN 1.30-2.00PM

• Popular Hine Road!• 2 Double Bedrooms• Single Garage

For Sale $185,000 E nicky.cooper@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5280 Open Sun 1.30 - 2.00pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper & Ann Watkins P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 M 021 615062 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 86 Hine Road

SUN 1.30-2.00PM

• 3 Bedrooms• Generous Living Area• large Double Garage/Workshop

For Sale $215,000 E nicky.cooper@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5269 Open Sun 2.15 - 2.45pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper & Ann Watkins P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 M 021 615062 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 42 Hine Road

SUN 2.15-2.45PM

• 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms• Generous Living & Dining• Double Garage & Workshop

For Sale By Negotiation E nicky.cooper@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5282 Open Sun 12.45 - 1.15pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper & Ann Watkins P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 M 021 615062 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 30 Hine Road

SUN 12.45-1.15PM

• Priced to Sell!• 3 Bedrooms• Rumpus Room & Single Garage

For Sale $155,000 E nicky.cooper@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5279 Open By Appointment Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper & Ann Watkins P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 M 021 615062 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 43 Stockdale Street • 3 Bedrooms• Modern Bathroom & Separate Toilet• Garage + 2 Carports

For Sale By Negotiation E nicky.cooper@harcourts.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5262 Open Sun 12pm-12.30pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper & Ann Watkins P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 M 021 615062 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 30 Dover Road

SUN 12.00-12.30

The Definitive Family Home 4 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Walk-in robe, 3 Toilets, Study & Mezzanine area. Open plan living & kitchen, Heatpump, Woodburner, Gas & Alarm. Excellent garage - potential rumpus over. E leith.gunn@xtra.co.nz

Tender Closes 12pm Wed 25th March 2015View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5273 Open SUN 1.30 - 2.00pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 11 Hine Road

SUN 1.30-2.00PM

Stunner In Parkway Open plan layout with designer kitchen, 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite & walk-in wardrobe. Spacious living leading to patio. Alarm, Heatpump & Double Glazing. Double garage. Quiet cul-de-sac in Parkway. Contact Leith.

For Sale $465,000 E leith.gunn@xtra.co.nzView www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5268 Open Sun 12.00-12.30pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Parkway, 19 Kawatiri Grove

SUN 12-12.30PM

Start Right Here This tidy home is very affordable , 3 Bedrooms, Heatpump & HRV. Some painting & gardening to do but expected in this price bracket. Contact Leith today.

For Sale $175,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5265 Open Sun 12.45 - 1.15pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E leith.gunn@xtra.co.nzChannel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 159 Wellington Rd

SUN 12.45-1.15PM

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1048 Coast Road 11:00am - 12:00pm30 Dover Road 12:00pm - 12:30pm19 Kawatiri Grove 12:00pm - 12:30pm27 McGowan Street 12.00pm - 12.30pm25 Hine Road 12:30pm - 1:00pm159 Wellington Road 12:45pm - 1:15pm29 McKillop Street 12:45pm - 1:15pm

30 Hine Road 12:45pm - 1:15pm75 Mohaka Street 12:45pm - 1:15pm236 Moores Valley Rd 1:15pm - 1:45pm61 Wright Street 1:30pm - 2:00pm86 Hine Road 1:30pm - 2:00pm11 Hine Road 1:30pm - 2:00pm17 Stockdale Street 1:30pm - 2:00pm

138 Moohan Street 2:00pm - 2:30pm42 Hine Road 2:15pm - 2:45pm21 Main Road 2:15pm - 2:45pm66 Westminster Rd 2:15pm - 2:45pm72 Hine Road 2:30pm - 3:00pm112 Upper Fitzherbert Rd 2:45pm - 3:15pm120 Moohan Street 3:00pm - 3:30pm

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By Aaron Meredith

The Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt Redcoats were out in force on Friday, raising money for The Child Cancer Foundation.

The Child Cancer founda-tion raises money for chil-dren that are suffering with cancer, helping the child and their family go through the hard time.

They aim to reduce isolation and the impact of cancer through offering support services.

They also inform the child and their families of every step that they will take in the journey.

One person who donated,

Michael Heel says that it is a great cause and he was happy to donate some lose change to the cause.

“I had a few coins float-ing round in my pocket for weeks, so I gave my money to these guys, it’s a great cause,” he says.

“I don’t know what is would be like for my children not to have what they need in life, or to be unwell and me not be able to afford to help.”

The Wainuiomata Redcoats were out on Queen Street all day gathering donations from all the public that passed by.

In total between both Wai-nuiomata and Lower Hutt raised $3500, something that they were really happy about.

Redcoats looking after children

A Nissan Skyline was stolen from Hyde Street on Sunday Night.The Nissan Skyline was eventually found in Stokes Valley later in the day, but police want to know who took it.If anyone has any information about this please contact the police.The car had some damage to it, with owners estimating it to be about $1000 to fi x up.The theft appears to be a joy ride as there was nothing stolen from the car.

By Aaron Meredith

Wood Hatton Playcentre was given an upgrade of sorts this week, thanks to the team from the Featherston Street ANZ.

Eight workers from the bank went to the centre on Friday, to do painting and cleaning as part of the banks volunteer work scheme.

Included in the work was some painting on the playhouse and fence, changed all the lights to eco bulbs and tidied the centres carpentry area.

Centre manager Hannah Mitchell

says it was great that they came and all the work they did was incredible.

“The Playhouse transformation is amazing and we can't wait for the children to see it when they return to centre on Tuesday,” she says.

The event was organised by Vol-unteer Wellington and is something ANZ regularly take part in sending workers to help out non-profi t or-ganisations throughout the country.

Hannah says that the work was great so they could get some extra work done around the centre.

“Our fence mural is an ongoing

project with mountains, sky, rivers and five little ducks featuring so far” she says

“We now have sky and hills all around the inside of the fence ready to add the detail.”

The centre now has the goal of fi nishing painting the fence and the fort inside the grounds as well.

“Along with a recent grants from The Hutt Mana Trust and The Infi nity Foundation for outdoor play equipment our outdoor upgrade is coming along wonderfully,” Hannah says.

Playcentre gets upgradeMANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK: The Team from Featherstons ANZ at Wood Hatton Playcentre.

Car stolen from residential address

RASING MONEY: Paul Butcher outside the mall.

STANDING IN THE SUN: Ben Mclennan on Queen St.

11Wednesday March 25, 2015

Easter Church Services 2015Easter Sunday is celebrated all

around the world with hot cross buns and chocolate easter eggs, with many going looking for eggs left by an Easter Bunny. However on Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Christians believe, according to the Bible, that Jesus was raised from the dead three days after his death on the cross. The death of Jesus Christ is remembered on Good Friday; the Friday just before Easter. Through his death, burial, and resurrection, Jesus paid the price for our sin so that all who believe in him may have a relationship with God through Jesus, and eternal life with Him.

Good Friday/Easter Sunday Service

St Stephen’s Union ChurchHutt City Uniting Church (Methodist/Presbyterian)

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE5th April 2015

at St Stephen’s Union ChurchWainuiomata

More Info. Phone 5647874106 Main Road, Homedale, Wainuiomata

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE3rd April 2015

at St Stephen’s Union ChurchWainuiomata

9.30 am Service

- ALL ARE WELCOME -

Breakfast 9am followed by Church Service at 10am

Easter Services Holy Trinity Anglican Church

40 Wainuiomata RoadMaundy � ursday 2 April11am Eucharist7pm � e Last Supper, Jesus’ last meal with the disciples and vigil

Holy Saturday 4 April9am Prayers and church cleaning7pm Candle light service - Renewal of baptismal promise and Eucharist

Good Friday 3 April9am Morning Prayer12-3pm 3 hour vigil – Refl ection on the death of Jesus

Easter Sunday 5 April10am Family Eucharist Celebration of Christ’s resurrection

For more information email wainuiomataanglican@gmail.com

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One of my best holidays was...

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What is one thing our readers would be surprised to know about you?

I’m afraid of angry girls

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What would you spend your last $100 on?

Shout people a feed

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St Claudines Thevenet Primary School in Wainuiomata is once again beginning to plan for the Sacramental Programme.

This is available for any student of the school that has not been baptized yet, or has not done their fi rst reconciliation, been confi rmed or made their fi rst communion.

The school is able to support the children tak-ing part in the programme, through its entirety.

In order for the children to participate they need to fi ll in the form that was sent home to parents.

The form must then be returned to the school offi ce.

If there is a problem with getting the form please contact the school for more informa-tion.

Sacramental for St Claudines Students

Next week the Wainuiomata Community Board will be having their second meeting of the year.

This meeting is scheduled to take place on April 1 at 7pm, and is a public meeting so everyone can turn up and see what is hap-pening in the community.

There is also time set aside for public to speak on issues in the community, so that they can have their opinion listened to and considered in future projects in the area.

In the past few meetings, amalgamation has been a big issue, and is sure to be debated once again this time around.

Everyone is encouraged to come along, even if you’re not going to speak, it is a good idea to come along and see what will affect you and your community.

Community Board Meeting coming up

The Lower Hutt Anzac Lawn and Cenotaph area will be opened just before Anzac Day.

On Sunday April 19 at 2pm, the Hutt City Council and Lower Hutt RSA will open the lawn and rededicate the cenotaph.

This is taking place on the An-zac Lawn at Riddiford Gardens in Lower Hutt and everyone is invited.

Construction has been taking place since early January, and workers have been going at it to fi nish in time for Anzac Day.

The redeveloped Anzac Lawn and Cenotaph area will create a public space of significance in honour of the sacrifi ce of our service men and women.

It will continue to serve as a centrepiece for civic remembrance ceremonies, and as a permanent acknowledgement of our history.

The attractive design and func-tionality will better accommodate day-to-day recreational activities, and improve the connectedness to the library, café and gardens.

This year see’s the 100th an-niversary of Gallipoli where many New Zealand and Australian Lives were lost.

Celebrations will be held all around the country, including in Wainuiomata, where there will be the normal Dawn Service and Anzac Parade.For more information please contact the Hutt City Council.

Anzac Lawn opening in Hutt

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WRITING SPACE

ACROSS 1 Competitor (5) 4 Declares approval of (8) 9 Homecoming (6) 14 Wreck (5) 15 As chance decides (3,4,2,3,4) 17 Hot drink (5) 18 Organ of balance (3) 19 Beer plant (7) 20 Pal (9) 21 Mountaineer’s pegs (6) 24 Wife of King Arthur and paramour of Lancelot (9) 25 Off course (6) 26 Reliable (6) 29 Synthetic (10) 31 Small shelter (3) 32 Elevated (6) 33 Doorway side post (4) 35 Cancel ruthlessly (3) 37 Lend a hand (4) 39 Pain-killing drug (9) 40 Debut (9) 41 Dull brownish-yellow colour (5)

42 Negligent (8) 47 Garnish (8) 51 Skin holes (5) 55 Double meaning (9) 56 US state (9) 58 Win over (4) 59 Wonder (3) 60 Error (4) 61 Muggy (6) 62 Mistruth (3) 63 Written works (10) 66 Underside (6) 67 Fill with consternation (6) 69 Large deep stewing dish (9) 72 Send for sale overseas (6) 73 Sluggish and apathetic (9) 75 Dangers (7) 77 Levy (3) 80 Path (5) 81 The most satisfactory substitute (3,4,4,5) 82 Courage (5) 83 Panda food (6) 84 Counterpoison (8) 85 Said further (5)

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Solution 347: Ace, ale, alec, alee, ave, calve, cave, clave, CLEAVE, eel, eve, lac, lace, lav, lave, lea, leave, lee, lev, leva, vac, vale, veal, vela.

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Hutt Valley Police have identi-fi ed three males involved in the “train surfi ng” incident on Sunday, March 8, 2015.

Constable Sarah Ferguson of the Hutt Valley Tactical Crime Unit says it was a pleasing result the males were identifi ed so quickly.

The three Hutt Valley teenagers have been referred through to Youth Aid for follow-up.

“Hutt Valley Police take such extreme recklessness in personal safety very seriously, and are com-mitted in working with KiwiRail and the community to prevent similar situations. The very nature of railways means that a lapse in judgement, or simply caving into peer pressure, can have severe consequences and the Railways Act 2005 has clear guidelines regarding the required behaviour from individuals.”

KiwiRail Metro General Manag-er, David Shepherd says, “Thanks to the combined efforts of NZ Police and KiwiRail the offending youths have been apprehended and we will look to liaise with Youth Aid on appropriate reparation. KiwiRail takes incidents like these very seriously and has robust systems in place to help us identify trespassers and follow up with police to then prosecute within the full extent of the law.

These youths are lucky to be alive after pulling such a danger-ous stunt”.

Manager of TrackSAFE NZ

Megan Drayton says trespassing on the rail corridor is the leading cause of public railway fatalities in New Zealand and around the world, and it is fortunate that this incident didn’t result in further deaths.

“It’s timely to remind people that the only legal place they are allowed on the railway is at a designated level crossing. Trains, particularly the electric ones in Auckland and Wellington, are deceptively quiet and so we urge people to only cross at level crossings, where protections such as signs or signals are in place to keep them safe.”

Constable Ferguson acknowl-edged that social media played a key role in identifying the three suspects.

“The information received from the public was invaluable with helping Police identify the offend-ers. It’s a great example of the value that the local community can provide to assist Police with keeping their neighbourhood safe. Social Media can be an invaluable tool to assist Police with identifying and locating offenders; however it does also run the risk of encouraging copycat offending.

Police will take any further incidents seriously. Police welcome anyone with information on a crime to contact the Hutt Valley Police on 560 2600 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

‘Train-surfers’ referred to Youth Aid

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By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata has the option of two members of parliament to help them out during the week now Chris Bishop is holding sessions on Mondays

The National list MP comes over to Wainuiomata twice a month to get to know people in Wainuiomata and hear any problems they may have.

“I am trying to keep a promise that I made during the election, to keep a presence over here in Wainuiomata,” he says.

Chris has an offi ce on Bloomfi eld Terrace in the Hutt but wanted to be-come more available in Wainuiomata.

“I call them catch up with Chris sessions,” he says.

These sessions are always in one of the meeting rooms in the Wai-nuiomata Library, and usually are between 3.30pm and 5.30pm.

“All the times are on my website if people want to know when I am here,” Chris says.

The MP is in parliament form Tuesday to Thursday every week so Chris is only available on Mondays to see people in the area.

“People can also make a booking to see me if they want to in my Lower Hutt offi ce.”

Chris says that having two MP’s in the area is only a good thing, as both are wanting to see the best for the Hutt South area.

Both got into politics for the same reason, to help out their community.

Bishop welcoming community

KEEPING HIS PROMISE: National list MP Chris Bishop is keeping his election promise by keeping a presence in Wainuiomata.

14 SPORTWednesday March 25, 2015

Sports with Aaron Meredith

No matter what the result is of this world cup, the Black Caps have won over this country like very few sports teams can.

New Zealand is in full cricket mode, even though Rugby Season is well under way, All the nation is talking about is Cricket.

Names like Martin Guptill will forever be known in this country for what he has achieved in this cup.

Yes he started off badly, but an argument must be made that he was timing his run, scoring 237 in a knock out game is proof of that.

The Black Caps are not supposed to win the World Cup, unlike the All Blacks who are supposed to win theirs.

In terms of cricketing superpowers, we pale in comparison to the likes of Australia, India, and even though their results in this tournament say otherwise, England.

But this has not stopped the Black Caps set-ting the tournament alight, capacity crowds at both Eden Park and Westpac Stadium show that.

When was the last time we saw one of those stadiums full for anything but an All Blacks game, never, not even the Kiwi’s last year managed that in the four nations fi nal.

Yes the Cricket World Cup never quite captured the public’s imagination like the Rugby World Cup did 20 years ago, but being over two countries it never would.

No one can doubt that cricket has never been more popular though, we truly believe that we can win this World Cup, we have the skill, and we have the determination.

But no matter what the result, our cricketers have done something that not many cricket teams have done before them.

They have made us truly proud of them, and we should be proud of them, they have given us a lot of reasons to be, Martin Guptill alone gave us 237 of them just on Saturday.

Win or lose, the Black Caps have won the countries heart

The New Zealand Marching Championships were held at Horncastle Arena in Christch-urch from March 12 to 14.

Wellington was admirably represented by six teams over four grades.

These teams also included people from Wainuiomata.

Bandolier were entered in the Masters grade, Dash, In-spire and Storm in the Senior grade and Glennette teams in both the Under 12 and Under 16 grades.

The championships opened

on Thursday night with the Gala march, which is for Senior Grade teams only.

This involves each team putting together a short rou-tine which is judged for its entertainment value.

Each team also adopts a stage name and this year was won by Decoded also known as Storm from Wellington.

Friday saw the teams quali-fying for either the plate march or the championship march.

Inspire, a new team based in

Porirua, qualifi ed for the plate march, while the remaining teams all competed in the Championship March.

Marching on Saturday saw the arena fi lled with support-ers from around the country, all keen to cheer their teams to success. Results for Wel-lington were very pleasing – Storm are the NZ Champion Senior team, with Dash the third NZ Champion team.

The Under 16 grade saw Glennette taking home the NZ Champion Under 16 team.

Glennette Under 12 were placed second NZ Champion Under 12 team, and Bandolier second Champion team in the Masters grade.

This was a very successful weekend for all Wellington teams.

If you wish to find out about marching in your area, please contact Marching Wellington via our website www.sportsground.co.nz/marchingwellington, or wel-lington@marching.co.nz

Marching SuccessWE ARE NUMBER ONE: The Wellington Storm marching team which won the national championship this month.

Crickets last weekendCricket season ends in Wainuiomata this weekend, with the � rst team coming up against Eastbourne in what now is a one day match.The game is set to begin at 12pm at Brian Heath Park 1.The second team and T/20 teams seasons are finished, with the T/20 Brownies coming winning their division.Get on down to Brian Heath Park on Saturday and support the boys in their last game of the year and send them into next season full of con� dence.

Senior Rugby League not long awayThe Wellington Senior Rugby League Season is only just around the corner, with all the top teams scheduled to start on Easter Weekend.Wainuiomata will have teams in various grades, and will be hoping to have a great start of the year.For more information about where teams are playing and at what times, please contact your club or keep an eye out on the Wellington Rugby League page.The Junior Competition is set to begin on ANZAC Day.

By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata once again played host to the Hutt Valley Disabled Resources Trust TriAblity Triathlon over the weekend, and it went off brilliantly.

The TriAthlon was one of the few in the world that puts able bodied competitors against disabled competitors in the same race.

People from all over Wainuiomata competed including a team from Wai-nuiomata High School, a team involving Mayor Ray Wallace.

Also councillor Campbell Barry competed in a solo race.

The finishing line was packed all day, with people encouraging the competitors to fi nish the race.

Also there were no acci-dents reported on track, with

riders and runners being on the road, the traffi c was very kind and courteous towards all the competitors.

There were two distances available for competitors the Coast length which included a 700m swin, a 20km cycle and a 5km run.

The Valley length included a 300m swin, a 11km bike and a 2.5km run.

The swimming was done at the Wainuiomata pools, followed by the bike course which took them down Moores Valley Road.

The run then took them down Moohan St, then back to Barrs Reserve for the fi nish.

Organisers say the race was such a great success that they are wanting the event to take a place next year.

So get training and keep a look out for when the dates are announced.

Triathlon a success

TOUGH RIDE:Peter Cowan begins the cycle league of the Triathlon.

Left - PHYSICALLY TOUGH: Wainuiomata and Norths players hit each other hard all day.

Right - CANT ESCAPE: Tau Mamea Tries to evade a North player.

15SPORT Wednesday March 25, 2015

By Aaron Meredith

The Wainuiomata Premiers started off the Swindale Shield off with a draw, although the team should really have won comfortably.

The game was one of many that was played at Trentham Memorial Park in what was Wel-lington Club Rugby’s Gala Day.

Wainuiomata was up against

Northern United and started off the game with a hiss and a roar in a dominating fi rst half display.

An opening penalty to Tyler Tane was followed by a brilliant try to new winger Hokianga Morunga, who regathered his own chip kick to score in the corner.

This was then followed by another penalty to Tane before

he scored a try after a well worked move.

He scored another try and an-other penalty before the break, giving Wainuiomata a 25-0 lead at the break.

In the second half however was when the game changed, Northern United started string-ing their attacks together and started scoring points.

Before the large contingent

of supporters of both teams realised, Norths were right back in the game, and even lead just before full time.

Wainuiomata was saved how-ever thanks to Tane’s accurate kicking in the second half, he kicked over a penalty at the end of the game to salvage a draw.

The result leaves Wainuiomata sitting in ninth place, but the team would be disappointed

with the result after such a positive start.

Things were much better for the Premier Reserves however, with the 27-17 victory making the coach happy.

Next week both teams are play-ing at Mary Crowther Park up against Paremata-Plimmerton.

The Reserves are fi rst up at 12.45pm followed by the Pre-miers at 2.30pm.

Draw disappointing after promising start

By Aaron Meredith

The Wainuiomata Rugby league Club is looking for local busi-nesses to sponsor their players.

People can sponsor a premier player, which will provide them with a framed squad picture, weekly updates on how the team is doing as well as updates on their own player.

Kylee Matenga is at the fore front of the proposal and says that it is key to attract a younger generation into their club.

“We are recognised at both a national and international level for our ability to develop and produce world class players on the stages of the NRL and UK Superleague,” she says.

“For a small club, this is a refl ec-tion on our determination and passion for the game of grassroots rugby league.”

Wainuiomata has produced some great players over the years including Tana Umaga, Piri Wee-

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Club Champs coming up in TennisThe Wainuiomata has their club cham-pionships coming up in the next few weeks.The doubles club champs for seniors are scheduled to take place on April 12.The singles are scheduled to take place the next week on April 19.For more information please contact the club for times and schedules.

Tui Catch a localWainuiomata Man John Raynor is aleast 43,000 richer thanks to being the seventh man to take a one handed Tui catch a million catch.John caught a six hit by Brendon Mc-Cullum early in the World Cup quarter � nal against the West Indies.Spectators that take a one handed catch at the cricket go into a prize pool that if the Black Caps win the World Cup could be worth $1,000,000 dollars

pu, David Faiumu and Paul Whatuira.This year the team has started off well

including winning the Leonardo Va’a Memorial 9’s tournament for the fi rst time ever.

They also accounted for last year’s defending champion Randwick easy 34-6 in the last pre season game.

This year in memorial for a player that lost his life a few weeks back the team

will be wearing red socks.Junior Hunt was one of the clubs rising

young stars, and red was his favourite colour, so the club has decided to wear red socks with his initials embodied on them.

If anyone is interested in sponsoring a player this year please contact the club for more details, as there are many different levels of sponsorship.

SUCCESSFUL CLUB: The Wainuiomata Rugby League club wants to continue their success.

16 Wednesday March 25, 2015