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By Daniel Whitfi eldHutt City Council is carefully looking

at whether or not a restructure in local Government would be ideal for its residents.

Following the creation of Auckland’s super city and the merger of its councils, local bodies around New Zealand have been looking at joint operations.

The possible merger would see Hutt City Council amalgamate with neighbouring counterparts to form a larger regional entity, however nothing is fi nalised as yet.

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Hutt City Council Mayor Ray Wallace and Councillor Margaret Willard consider the benefi ts of a local Government restructure.

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Mayor Ray Wallace believes his council has been doing a lot of in-depth work with regards to the issue over the past year, including what effects it will have on residents if an amalgamation was to happen.

“We don’t want a super city and neither does our community. If anything, we believe a shared services agreement with other councils would work, and work well,” Mr Wallace says.

Although there have been no formal updates, the Local Government Com-mission (LGC) is looking through all submissions it receives from different councils on possible mergers.

Wainuiomata ward councillors Mar-garet Willard and Campbell Barry both do not support a large entity based in Wellington, and including all local authorities in the Wellington region, saying it will result in a loss of local democracy.

“Local residents are at risk of losing their voice in such a large structure, and Wainuiomata itself could be forgotten.

“I believe we need to work better as a region, but to have this change forced upon us would not be the most effective way for it to happen,” Ms Willard says.

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super city when we are still all watching to see how Auckland goes. If in fi ve to six years time it is proven to be successful then maybe we could consider introducing it here in Wellington,” Mr Barry says.

“If we merge all nine councils in the Wellington region then there will be a huge loss to local democracy... Bigger doesn’t always mean better,” he says.

Positive results of an amalgamation be-tween councils could see public transport issues addressed faster, more consistent district plans and the streamlining of other council plans and documents. The negatives could include increased costs to ratepayers in certain communities.

Local Government Forum chairman Michael Barnett says the structure of lo-cal government is an important issue and there are many perspectives on whether structural change is a good or a bad thing.

There is no confi rmed time for a decision but Hutt City Council representatives believe the LGC will come out with a recommendation between May-July.

It will then go to public consultation for a fi nal option, and then Government decides on what action will be taken.

The council will also have 60 days to get 10 per cent of the communities to sign a petition to determine if the public wants a super city to go ahead.

Mr Wallace stresses the importance of residents expressing their opinions on a potential change to local Government.

“It is crucial that people have their say. [It’s] a matter of people keeping their eyes peeled over the coming months,” Mr Barry adds.

Campbell Barry believes bigger doesn’t necessary mean better.

Students heading back to Wainuiomata High School will face a slight change in how form classes operate this year.

Principal Martin Isberg says the school has decided to introduce vertical age group form classes to help new students socialise and feel more comfortable.

The change will see a collection of students from all year levels – year nine to 13 – come together for the period of the day set aside for taking the roll. Form classes run for about 20 minutes each day and occur

in the morning ahead of the day’s other subjects.

Mr Isberg tells the Wai-nuiomata News this format is used by most schools and is very affective which is why the decision was made to introduce it in 2014.

The new vertical form classes will begin once school recommences over the coming week.

Senior students returning to the high school this year are being encouraged by teachers to assist with the running of form classes by offering support for younger year nine and 10 students.

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Planning is well underway for the sixth Banks Shoes Shapeshifter, which will take over Hutt City’s Civic Gardens during The New Zealand Festival.Organised by the Rotary Club of Hutt City, the sculpture exhibition shows imaginative work from artists across New Zealand selected by The Dowse Art Museum’s director, Courtney Johnston.All work is for sale – both in the outdoor exhibition and inside in the daily display.This year’s event will take place from February 22 until March 16 at the Civic Gardens, Lower Hutt. For more information, visit www.shapeshifter.org.nz.

Shapeshifter plans are underway

Hundreds of claims have been made and aftershocks look set to continue following the recent 6.2 Wellington Anniversary Day earthquake.Homes were left damaged and roads cracked however, there were no re-ports of death or serious injury to people.The earthquake was centred 15 kilo-metres east of Eketahuna at a depth of about 33km.

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By Daniel Whitfi eldAs the school year begins, teachers and

school staff in Wainuiomata have their fi ngers crossed Novopay issues will not continue in 2014.

Last year, numerous principals and administration staff from around the country were left scrambling in the stressful weeks before the beginning of term one trying to sort out problems with the pay system.

Wainuiomata High School was fortunate to have only one staff member affected by the problem system over the school year, despite this, issues are still lingering says principal Martin Isberg.

He says the staff member, who is also

the deputy principal, was only paid for his role as an information technology teacher.

The Wainuiomata principal is still hoping the problem will be resolved in coming weeks, as the school prepares for its fi rst pay week of 2014.

Mr Isberg says it is an ongoing issue that the school would like to stop.

Minister responsible for Novopay Steven Joyce released late last year a report that showed complaints and notifi cations were received regarding a number of staff across the country.

Affected staff came from 62 schools around New Zealand.

“All we can do is keep our fingers crossed,” Mr Isberg says. Wainuiomata High School principal

Martin Isberg.

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By Daniel Whitfi eldReports of Wainuiomata’s local

herbal health lady being dead are all false, at least that is what she says.

Village Herbal’s Janice Denney tells the Wainuiomata News that she had been away for a period of last year due to family com-mitments, but she certainly was not dead.

“People have been saying they heard I was dead or that the shop had closed.

“If I was dead people would have known. There would have been a huge funeral,” Mrs Den-ney says.

Originally from America, Mrs Denney says her shop has been operating in the local community for about 10 years.

“People come to me for every-thing from massage and herbal heath. They even come for coun-cilling,” she says.

Reports of the so called disap-

perance of the Wainuiomata resident came from three dif-ferent people, according to Mrs Denney.

“It stunned me. It’s very rare that I am speechless. I just won-dered why people didn’t come up to the house or call the number on the door.”

When the herbalist returned late last year business was dead due to these rumors.

“It’s only just started picking up after reopening for the New Year,” she tells the Wainuiomata News.

Mrs Denney is appreciative of her customers and local residents that care about her, especially after being injured when crossing the road about six years ago.

“Next time, maybe people can just come to me and say ‘hey, I heard this’ otherwise it is like a game of Chinese whispers.”

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Wellington’s history is on display at the Museum of Wellington City and Sea in the Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui exhibition. It features four areas representing the Wellington regions - Wellington Harbour, Hutt Valley, Porirua and Kapiti, and Wairarapa.Stories for the exhibition can be sent to [email protected].

Wellington history on display

Hutt City and Wainuiomata residents will be able to head along to two local screenings of the popular Films by Starlight series this summer. The Adventures of TinTin will hit the screen at Williams Park in Days Bay on Saturday February 8 in what promises to be a family night of escalating thrills and perils.Dowse Square will also host critically acclaimed doco-drama Beyond the Edge on Saturday March 8.Visit www.filmsbystarlight.co.nz for the full schedule and screening details.To fi nd other great events in Hutt City visit www.summerinthehutt.co.nz

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Wainuiomata High School students are joining thousands around the country as they head back to school for the new school year this week.

The week started with teacher only days on Tuesday and Wednesday, however all students in Year 10-13 will be attending school from Thursday.

Year 9 students will have their fi rst day on Friday.

By Monday, all students will be back at school together and settling into classes.

Students back at school this week

Reaching 60 years in anything is a feat in its own, and for a Wainuiomata husband and wife team they had done just that.

Wilhelmus and Johanna Zwart (Paulus) are set to celebrate 60 years of marriage next month, and family members want to congratulate and show the community that true love really does exist.

The pair married on February 2, 1954 in the St. Rita Church located in Amsterdam. They immigrated to New Zealand two years later on the S.M.N. Passenger Liner, S.S Zuiderkruis.

Mr and Mrs Zwart arrived in Wel-lington in 1956 with their two young children, Wilhelmus - who died in 1968- and Petrus.

Originally living in Petone with other family members who had already im-migrated to New Zealand, the pair had three more children, Michael, Yvonne and Irene.

They then moved into a brand new home in Wainuiomata during October 1960, which was followed by another

daughter Monique, who was born ten years later.

Members of the family tell the Wai-nuiomata News that several years ago the husband and wife duo moved to a brand new home in Woodland Mews, and enjoy being close to the mall and having three of their fi ve children living locally.

After 60 years of marriage, Mr and Mrs Zwart are blessed with 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and they are planning to spend their anniversary day celebrating with family and friends.

Daughter Irene Galuszka, on behalf of the whole family, wants to congratulate her parents on reaching 60 years of mar-riage and for raising such a wonderful family.

“They are proud of their family. Family is very important to them,” she says.

The anniversary of the Wainuiomata couple is on February 2.

Mr Zwart was born on April 10, 1928 in the Netherlands and is now 85, while Mrs Zwart was born in Amsterdam on May 25, 1932 and is 81.

Wilhelmus and Johanna Zwart on their wedding day. Photo: Supplied

Still going strong after all these years

Local player ranks worldwideSince starting competition darts at

the age of 12, Jonathan Silcock has gone from strength to strength.

Spending time as New Zealand number one and currently ranked 34 in the world for his age, the now 20-year-old is working towards get-ting as many world ranking points as possible over 2014.

Jonathan is a member of Wai-nuiomata Darts Association and has shown his loyalty towards his club over the years by playing in numerous competitions, including the Puma Open.

Born and raised in Wainuiomata, the young player began the sport in the junior division after his mum signed him up as an afterschool activity.

“Once I found out I could actually play I never stopped. The love for the sport came out of that and to this day I still enjoy playing,” Jonathan says.

His most recent win at the New Zealand Open in August was his

favourite victory of 2013.“I’ve worked pretty hard but couldn’t

have made it without the support of family,” he says.

As part of his numerous successes, Jonathan has had to train and practice quite a lot.

“I usually practice three hours a day, fi ve days a week… It’s pretty full on especially in the lead up to competi-tions,” he says.

Jonathan tuned his skills to the senior level about four years ago. Over that time he has recorded achieve-ments including representing New Zealand at the Asia Pacifi c Cup and travelling around New Zealand for national competitions.

His next event is the 2014 Puma Open in March.

While Jonathan has no long term goals inside the sport, he says if he ever got the chance to compete at the world championships he would “certainly give it a go.”Wainuiomata’s star darts player Jonathan Silcock.

Slow down for schools

Board Meeting next month

Wainuiomata Police want motorists to be more vigilant this week as schools recommence for 2014.With a focus on enforcing the speed limit past schools and the rest of the community, Wainuiomata Police urge motorists to be alert during school drop-off and pick-up times.Motorists should also be wary about increased levels of traffi c on the roads. Police will also be targeting parking and driving off ences around schools.

The first Wainuiomata Community Board meeting will be held next month.The meeting will be held on February 12 at the Wainuiomata Community Library board room from 7pm.All meetings are open to the public, other than items considered under ‘public excluded’ business, and at the start of each meeting there is time for public comment.For more information, contact Hutt City Council on 04 570 6666.

Looking for activities in the weekend, the Greater Wellington Regional Council may have the answer – especially for Wainuiomata families.

A Wainuiomata Water Walk will be running on February 9 and 23 for the community to see where their water comes from.

Members of the community will get a guided tour around an 11km area of the Wai-nuiomata Water Collection Area and have the chance to see some of the best lowland forest in the lower North Island.

Another event happening in February is a chance to walk through the history of lighthouses and lakes in the area.

Residents will join wetland specialist George Gibbs to discover the rich history of the Parangarahu lakes area as well as learning more about the history of Pencarrow Lighthouse.

The walk will be held on February 12.Back of the Bay Forest Walk is another

activity that families and friends from the Wainuiomata area can enjoy over February. This will run on February 23.

With help from a park ranger, residents will

Activities for Wainuiomata

be taken through lovely native coastal forest behind Lowry Bay, learning about local forest ecosystems and enjoy stun-ning views on the way.

For more information on any of these events and activities, head to gw.govt.nz/summerevents or contact the council on 0800 496 734

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Members of the Wai-nuiomata community are encouraged to join thou-sands of Kiwis planning to give up drinking next month.

Febfast NZ is a national charity campaign that invites New Zealanders to give up alcohol for the month of February and raise funds for youth alcohol and drug services.

This year is the fourth year the give-up-the-drink campaign has run in New Zealand.

Coordinator Natalia Albert says participants always get a lot from febfast.

“They feel healthier, more energetic, lose weight, and save money. February is a great month to recover from the strains

the silly season bring,” she says.

Over the past few years, febfast NZ has raised over $260,000 to help differ-ent alcohol prevention organisations around the country as well as help people better cope with substance abuse in their families.

In 2013 the money raised from the annual fundraiser was targeted to the Drug Foundations Get the Msg! (Get the Message) campaign.

The money raised in 2014 is set to go towards developing resources for parents and families who are struggling with alco-hol and other drug issues.

People can sign up and fi nd more information at www.febfast.org.nz.

Residents go sober for February

An initiative between Ri-mutaka Prison and Hutt City Council has seen prisoners formally welcomed into the community while still behind bars.

The prisoners, who gradu-ated from the prison’s Drug Treatment Unit (DTU), were presented with certificates by Mayor Ray Wallace in a ceremony behind the wire.

Prison manager Chris Burns says the prison has expanded its prisoner support network to include the local community.

“The idea is to make the prisoners feel more connected with their communities and incentivised to lead a crime-

free life when released,” Mr Burns says.

The 14 prisoners spent six months in an intensive drug and alcohol programme in the unit.

The programme addresses the reasons behind their of-fending and substance abuse, as well as giving them the abil-ity to make the right decisions in the future.

Mr Wallace is pleased to sup-port these men in their move to a more positive life.

“While the men still have time to serve on their sen-tences, I want them to know they’ve got a place to come home to. Today marks a major

accomplishment for these men in changing how they think and behave so they can avoid re-offending,” Mr Wallace says.

The Hutt City leader was the fi rst mayor in New Zealand to formally welcome prisoners into the community after tak-ing part in drug rehabilitation programmes.

Two-thirds of New Zealand prisoners have substance abuse problems and more than 50% of crime is committed by people under the infl uence of drugs and alcohol. Providing increased alcohol and drug treatment is one of the ways the Department aims to reduce re-offending by 25% by 2017.

Rimutaka prisoners receive mayoral welcome

Mayor Ray Wallace presents a prison inmate with a certifi cate.

Shredding the sunWaiwhetu locals Kaea Rangihuna-Vlietstra (white

helmet) and Asher Campbell (black helmet) were perfecting their racing lines last Friday at the Wai-nuiomata BMX track.

The duo was seen lapping the track countless times, getting faster and more accurate with each sprint.

Kaea and Asher, both six-years-old, believe the Wai-nuiomata track is an excellent place to train ahead of races. The boys say they enjoy riding in Wainuiomata.

Young riders perfect skills

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Photo: Daniel Whitfi eld

A group of four skateboarders were making the most of the good weather last Friday, popping their boards in the air and putting on a show for locals in the area.

Callum Asher, 14, put his skills to the test by performing a 50/50 on the ‘hubba’ successfully landing the move at the local skate park on The Strand.

The young skateboarder tells the Wainuiomata News the trick involves sliding your skateboard across the surface of an obstacle not using your wheels, but sliding on the metal between the wheels.

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Question: Did you feel last week’s earthquake? Where were you when it hit?

Carol WhiteWainuiomata

“We were on a train at Wel-lington Station. It was quite a shock.”

Charlie TangianauWainuiomata

“I was at home watching TV. We defi nitely felt it.”

James HowserWainuiomata

“I was at home and didn’t feel anything.”

Kathryn McMillanWainuiomata

“I was in Greytown when it hit. I didn’t really feel it but family said they did.”

Sean LeanWainuiomata

“Yeah, I felt it. It was a pretty big shake at home.”

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Letters to the editorDear Ed,Crime in Wainuiomata is

said to be on the decrease... really? Just thought it might be interesting to note that that is an untrue statement.

Our house was burgled on January 17, what a great start to the new year, especially since we are new home owners in the Parkway area (4 months).

Needless to say the police department’s response was one of apathy and we were told that they were too busy to send anyone out.

I guess keeping the com-munity safe or at least appear to keep them safe is a myth.

Cheryl FrancisWainuiomata

Safe community a mythThank you, WainuiomataDear Ed,Thank you for allowing us

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Last year, a group of dedi-cated parents and grandparents, family and friends got together to fundraise for our children to go and experience the Interna-tional Scout Jamboree.

It was held in Feilding from December 28 until January 6.

We were extremely busy during 2013, as it was ap-proximately $1300 per child to participate in this 10 day event.

We were very fortunate to get a lot of support and sponsors, that we would like to sincerely thank for their help and dona-tions.

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By Daniel Whitfi eldA car enthusiast can always be identifi ed by their

history and knowledge of cars, and when it comes to Wainuiomata’s Brian Lowe his relationship with his collection is unbelievable.

“Cars have always been something I have been interested in. It started as a childhood passion,” Mr Lowe says.

Throughout his lifetime, the Wainuiomata man has owned about 70 cars including a Sunbeam Alpine, Morris Eight (which was his fi rst car), countless Fords and Vauxhauls, and even a Holden Clubsport.

While his list of cars is immense, Mr Lowe’s favourite car of all time, and one that is close to his heart, is his current collectable – a 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.

“It was made for an American market and was like the company’s ultimate car. It has a Ford V8 under the bonnet and also featured in the Get Smart television series,” Mr Lowe says.

His specifi c model was sold in San Jose, California, and was imported into New Zealand in 1995. Mr Lowe bought the car in 1996.

“I’ve had it for 18 years and it still runs sweet. This car has always been my favourite,” he says.

The decision to buy this particular car was a joint decision between him and his late wife.

The Sunbeam onwer says there was only ever four sold new in New Zealand, and believes there are about 25 in the country – with approximately three in Wellington.

“When you pull into places like service stations, it’s not uncommon for people to want to see it and start talking to you about the car.”

Mr Lowe is now busy preparing his beautiful red roadster for next month’s 28th British Car Day in Wellington.

The local car enthusiast has taken at least one car to every single event except for one.

“It’s a fantastic day out and you get to see so many

Brian Lowe with his 1965 Sunbeam Tiger.

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different types of cars,” he says.In the past Mr Lowe has taken his Hill-

man Californian convertible however, this year has decided to dust off the old Sunbeam Tiger.

Mr Lowe says the car day is like an annual outing for car enthusiasts from everywhere. “You get talking to other car lovers to see how they and the cars are doing.”

The British Car Day will be held on Sunday February 9 from 10am-3pm at

the Trentham Memorial Park, Upper Hutt.

Organiser Keith Shackleton says there will be all sorts of British vehicles on display and he is expecting to see about 300-400 cars at this year’s event.

“The event attracts so many people each year. People come from as far as Hawke’s Bay all the way down to Wel-lington,” Mr Shackleton says.

Profits from the car day will go towards supporting the Wellington Free

Ambulance. Mr Lowe is part of the Hillman Hum-

ber Car Club as well as the Sunbeam Car Club.

The Wainuiomata man is also set to take his Sunbeam Tiger on tour next month along with other members of the Sunbeam Car Club. He will tour from Wellington through to New Plymouth and then on to Gisborne.

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I’m a car guy. I have been ever since getting my licence. From American hot rods to classic British cars, if it has a motor I’m interested.Over the past week and a bit, I have been roam-ing Wainuiomata getting to know a few of the local petrol heads and there are a few of you. While I don’t know all of you as yet, I hope to. Each week in the Wainuiomata News I want to run a motoring page with the goal of featuring a local resident’s pride and joy. Fords, Holdens, Minis, Jaguars...whatever it may be, I want to showcase the beautiful machines that are located in the valley.So who wants to put their hands up for next week?


MINUTES WITH: Ian Armitage

What is your favourite food?

What makes you smile?

Good humour.

What’s your pet hate?

None.

Your favoured holiday destination?

Many - no single places in particular.

What’s your favourite music?

Classical symphony music is always very enjoyable.

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

I have enjoyed the Rimutaka forests for over 60 years, and they are as pleasant now as they always were.

Cosmopolitan - but I also enjoy lamb roasts.

What’s next on your wish list?

To continue to be fi t and healthy, and enjoy a full and memorable life.

A saying you like to live by?

Be respectful and con-sider others in the same manner as you would like them to consider you.

Interesting people who can engage in good converstations on a range of topics.

Who would you invite to dinner?

Rimutaka Forest Park Trust President

Political parties ACT, the Maori Party and United Future look to be Prime Minister John Key’s preferred partners ahead of this year’s general election.

Mr Key announced last week that given the right electoral circumstances, National would continue working with the current three partners to the Government.

Although the National Govern-ment has had differences with the three preferred parties in the past, Mr Key says together, the four parties have formed a stable and successful Government since late 2008.

“MMP makes it likely that every election will be a tight contest. It’s also likely that following the election we [National] will need to work collaboratively with other parties to form a stable Govern-ment,” Mr Key says.

In the announcement last week, the New Zealand Prime Minister ruled out working with Labour, the Greens and Mana on the basis that there was insuffi cient common ground to achieve a

stable and successful working relationship.

“These parties represent a far left wing agenda that we do not believe is good for New Zealand,” says Mr Key.

The next general election will be held to determine the membership of the 51st New Zealand Parlia-ment.

Mr Key’s National Party entered parliament following the 2011 general elections to make the fi fth National Government.

The 2011 election saw the Na-tional Party gain 59 seats, Labour Party 34 seats, Green Party 14 seats, New Zealand First eight seats, Maori three seats, and Mana, ACT, and United Future each gaining one seat.

“In the end it is the public who largely determine the make-up of the Government by voting in par-ties to Parliament,” Mr Key says.

The National Party leader also believes there is a scenario where Conservative Party could be added to this list.

Prime Minister John Key

Prime Minister announces his preferred partners

The North Island Brown Kiwi population in the Rimutaka Forest Park has more than doubled since the fi rst birds were released in 2006.

With an estimated 100 Kiwi now roaming the area, trust offi cials are pleased with the self-sustaining population that has been created over the years – and more than half of the current Kiwi have been born in the wild.

Rimutaka Forest Park Trust president Ian Armit-age says the project has been very successful and is expected to continue for several years.

“The kiwi project was set up because several people wanted to introduce and establish an unfenced popula-tion of Kiwi into the Rimutaka Forest Park.

He says Kiwi have been absent from Wellington region forests for about 100 years and the Rimutaka

Forest Park Trust’s ultimate goal is to reintroduce other native species as well.

Mr Armitage says in his view the project is proceed-ing exceedingly well.

“Indeed the success so far is probably beyond the expectations of many,” he says.

The project has about 40 volunteers helping to ensure the well-being of kiwi in the Rimutaka Forest Park.

Volunteers also assist with predator trapping, moni-toring, and caring for the birds, while another group is responsible for organising the releases.

Anyone wanting to volunteer can contact Melody Mclaughlin on 04 564 6213 or 027 452 4982.

The trust also work in partnership with the com-munity and Department of Conservation to protect and restore fl ora of the Rimutaka Forest.

Kiwi thrive in Wainuiomata

A famous grassroots arts and culture festival has been added Hutt City’s programme for 2014.

Organisers worked with Hutt City Council to make venues available to offer Hutt residents access to the bizarre, fantastic and experimental world of the Fringe Festival.

Hutt City Council community arts and culture advisor Pippa Sanderson says: “The Fringe Festival is one of Wellington’s most well-loved community art events and we have so many great venues here that it was a no-brainer to encourage artists to perform in Hutt City.”

Performances in Hutt City will include Orches-tra Wellington’s Baby Pops – a tour of the farm through classical music where kids can gallop with William Tell, dance to Mussorgsky’s Ballet of the Little Chicks in their Shells, crack the whip with Rawhide, and help conduct the orchestra.

It will also feature interactive sound experi-ences, pop-up art around the city, drama and circus arts that feature fi re.

“We’re really excited to have local artists show their work in their community and to welcome new performers to the Hutt,” says Ms Sanderson.

Fringe Festival runs from February 7 to March 2.

For more information, head to the Hutt’s Fringe Festival website - www.fringe.co.nz/hutt.

Fringe Festival heads to Hutt


Vows were exchanged between Mayuran Ma-heshwaran and Viji Thana-balasingam as they became husband and wife recently.

Dressed in traditional Sri Lankan attire, the now Mr and Mrs Maheshwaran’s marriage ceremony was a vibrant and colourful cel-ebration.

The pair married on Janu-ary 20 at Wainuiomata Com-munity Centre.

Mayuran Maheshwaran and Viji Thanabalasingam at the centre of the celebration. Photo: Daryl New

Sri Lankan wedding in Wainui

In 2004 Michelle Efaraimo’s brother-in-law, Karl, passed away from cancer.

To celebrate his life she gathered a team to particpate in Relay For Life together.

“We wanted to celebrate and remember our brother, father and friend,” she says.

The first team she entered in Relay For Life had eight partici-pants – the team now has over 40.

Relay For Life involves around four million people in 6,000 events around the world.

Relay For Life Wellington is scheduled for March 22-23, start-ing at Frank Kitts Park.

Team members walk and jog

throughout the night, which sym-bolises the fact that cancer never sleeps.

Teams come from local busi-nesses, clubs, families, friends, hospitals, maraes, schools, churches and service organisa-tions.

In previous years, relay teams from Wainuiomata have partici-pated in Relay For Life.

Cancer Society Wellington re-ceives no direct government fund-ing and relies on the generosity of the Wellington community.

Teams can still register for Relay For Life Wellington, Porirua and Kapiti at relayforlife.org.nz.

Relay For Life and the power of one

Michelle Efaraimo inspired a global project.

By Joyce LockyerWainuiomata Historic Society

As an interlude this week from our wedding photos, the Wainuiomata Historic Society has been given a copy of this photo showing the participants

in a Queen Carnival held about the early 1960s.

The society knows this will be of interest to many of the older members in our valley community. The carnival participants were representatives from

the tennis, cricket, marching, rugby and basketball clubs in the area.

The winner was Peggy Morris (cen-tre) and the participants, from left, are Betty Wood, Florence Ashforth, Shirley Burdan and Lynn Goodin.

Queen Carnival hosted by valleyFROM LEFT: Betty Wood, Florance Ashforth, Peggy Morris, Shirley Burdan, and Lynn Goodin.

Back behind the desk, catching up on emails, and the phone ringing non-stop, this can take its toll on people’s back-to-work morals.

However, Mental Health Foundation chief executive Judi Clements says easing yourself back into the swing of things is a good way to adjust back into routine.

“While most people do take a longer break over the festive season, they’re often so busy during that time that they don’t get a chance to properly relax.

“Too many of us dive straight back into work instead of gently easing ourselves back into the swing of things,” Ms Clements says.

The blues associated with coming back to work can come in many forms.

Some people feel disorientated and have a go-slow attitude; others lose motivation for their work or feel resentful about having to return.

Many people may also feel irritable, fi nd themselves in a bad mood, or even suffer headaches.

“One way of alleviating the pressure of back to work blues is to have something to look forward to – like booking in your next holiday”, says Ms Clements.

“Usually, that will be enough to help you to focus, think positively about the future, and reduce your current feelings of stress about work.”

The Mental Health Foundation released a few tips to help cure the back-to-work blues: Take the fi rst two days slowly, create a harmonious work environment, think about your personal growth, review your job, take time out, get organised, start after work activities and look after yourself.

Fight the back to work blues

Mental Health Foundation chief executive Judi Clements.


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Two of Wainuiomata’s top softball teams took to the diamond over the weekend and won both games.

As part the summer competition, the two teams – presidents and natives – came out strong from the beginning and dominated their home park.

The first game saw the Wai-nuiomata president’s team verse the Lower Hutt-based Cardinals.

Wainuiomata local Grant Hender-son assisted with the demolition of

Cardinals by throwing a number of excellent pitches helping lead to Wainuiomata winning 11 to 3. An-other star player was Neil Hewitt.

In the weekend’s other game, Wainuiomata’s Natives competed against the Railways – a team from the Hutt Valley.

The Natives won 11 to 7.The team showed great fi elding,

batting and pitching skills through-out the day, with Wainuiomata’s Michael Price getting a home run.

Grant Henderson winds up in Wainuiomata’s game against Lower Hutt’s Cardinals. Photo: Daryl New

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14 Wednesday January 29, 2014 SPORT

By Daniel Whitfi eldWainuiomata Golf Club is

leading the way in promoting the sport to young players in and around the region.

The club runs training and coaching sessions on a frequent basis with young golfers from Wainuiomata, Hutt Valley and Wellington attending.

Ages of golfers range be-tween six and 13, with skills varying between players.

Mentor Dean Kingsbeer says this sport needs to be promoted to this age group.

“These young golfers are the future of the sport. Clubs just aren’t doing enough for this age group,” Mr Kingsbeer says.

“This is the age they need to start practicing and perfecting their skills. I’d love to see more events and tournaments for young golfers,” he says.

Recently four young golfers took part in the club’s coaching sessions. All said they enjoyed learning how to properly hit the ball and what clubs to use.

Junior coach Shirley Hay says it is really important and the club is focusing on getting more children involved.

For more information about the young golfer programmes organised by Wainuiomata Golf Club, contact Mrs Hay on 564 7746. Caleb Williamson, Le Von Lorimer, mentor Dean Kingsbeer,

Matt Hanson, and James Castle. Photo: Daniel Whitfi eld

Golf Club promote sport to children

By Dave CramptonYoung Hutt swimmers from the

Swimzone Racing Club collected a haul of medals and top times at the Wellington long course swimming championships over Wellington Anniversary Weekend.

The competition, held at the Wel-lington Regional Aquatic Centre in Kilbirnie, included hundreds of swimmers from around the country.

The meet featured four Aquab-lacks, with one, Tash Hind, getting a Wellington Open record of 2:17:59 in the 200 Individual Medley.

Swimzone junior Chelsea Edwards, 12, cleaned up in the freestyle events, winning all four distances. She also made an Open 50m freestyle qualify-ing time clocking in at 28:26. She is now able to swim at the New Zealand Open Championships later this year alongside the Olympians.

Similarly, 9-year-old Zoe Mad-digan also secured four Wellington titles – breaststroke, freestyle and backstroke. Nine-year-old Pierce Collins cleaned up in the youngest category with fi ve gold medals, and

16-year-old Alex Pampalone col-lected a 50m backstroke Open title, clocking 31:12.

Richard Sasse, 13, who earlier this year was among the youngest and shortest to swim at the National Age Grades as a 12-year-old, headed the fi eld in the 200m butterfl y by nearly 20 seconds, and also won the 400m Individual Medley.

The club also collected all three medals in the 14-year-old girls 50m freestyle, with Bayley Rose Van De Coolwijk heading off Ruby Heath and Terrelle Onesimo with a time of 28:75.

Swimzone Racing coach John Ross says it was a good team effort at this time of the year.

“I think it went very well for the club, we worked hard as a team. It is a hard time of the season being holidays,” he says.

The club was placed second out of 37 teams from throughout the coun-try and has 20 swimmers who have qualifi ed for the Junior Nationals at Kilbirnie next month.

HE’S GOT THE STROKE: Hutt Valley’s Richard Sasse. Photo: Supplied

Hutt Valley lanes full of medals

The Wainuiomata Croquet Club is holding an open day to increase its mem-bership and get more people interested the sport.

Dubbed the Taste of Croquet, the open day is for all ages and will be held Saturday, February 1.

Club president Joyce Jones is looking forward to seeing new faces attend.

Taste of Croquet will run from 10am to 12noon at the club on Heath St.

Potential players are advised to wear fl at shoes or sport shoes on the day. The open day is set to transfer to February 15 if wet.

For more information contact Joyce on 04 970 8990, “otherwise just turn up.”

Open day for croquet

By Daniel Whitfi eldThree Wainuiomata softball players

have been chosen to represent Hutt Valley at a North Island tournament next month.

Laney Rawiri, Tori Felise and Lace Tangianau will be part of an all girl, under 13 aged softball team that will compete at the Central Region Cham-pionships held in Hastings.

The girls tell the Wainuiomata News they are all excited to represent not only their clubs, but the region as well and there has been a lot of training involved.

They say it is going to be fun and a really good experience.

“For me this will be the fi rst time playing in an all girls team. I can’t wait,” Laney says.

Laney is a member of the Wainuio-mata Softball Club, with Tori and Lace both players from Te Aroha Softball Club in Hutt Valley.

“It’s a great achievement for these girls,” says Hutt Valley coach Emai Owen.

The Wainuiomata girls, along with their Hutt Valley counterparts, will take on teams from the central region - Wellington through to Hastings.

“The girls have come a long way and each proudly represent their clubs,” Ms Owen says.

If the Hutt Valley team win, they are crowned central region champions. Players from the winning team will also have the opportunity to be con-sidered for a central region tournament squad.

Ms Owen says she assumes the girls will move onto other teams which are nationally ranked later in their careers.

Softball was introduced to the three players early on in their lives with a number of family members playing the sport also. Laney, Tori and Lace all began playing teeball at the age of about four.

All three girls say batting is their strongest skill in the game and have all managed to hit at least one home run throughout their careers so far.

Big swing for local softball players

While the love for softball is strong, the girls also enjoy playing netball and hockey.

The Wainuiomata-based softball stars will attend the national tournament in Hastings on

February 8 and 9, as well as a triangular tourna-ment to be hosted in wellington later this year.

The tournament will be held at Akina Park, Hastings.

Tori Felise, Lace Tangianau (11), and Laney Rawiri (13). Photo: Dan Whitfi eld

15Wednesday January 29, 2014SPORT

By Daniel Whitfi eldAmature Wainuiomata golfers with below

zero handicaps have aced their regional coun-terparts at a junior golf tournament last week.

Ryan Fahey, Tira Habib (15) and Jade McGregor (17), all fi nished in places that show they have what it takes to become future pros.

Playing in the Bill Purcell Memorial Junior Golf Tournament, Ryan got best net score, Jade picked up best stableford points and Tira fi nished midfi eld with a respectable score.

The three Wainuiomata players competed against 36 other players from Wellington, Wairarapa and the Hutt Valley. All players were 18-years and under.

Tira, Jade and Ryan all say the Wainuiomata-based tournament is always fun and is great honour to fi nish where they did.

Junior coach Shirley Hay says it is a great tournament to promote maturity and course management.

“Some play interclub competitions for senior teams. These children are the future of the sport,” Mrs Hay says.

“Junior golf is becoming more and more

accessible for youth. We just help them get to a certain level and encourage them to go further,” she says.

The memorial golf tournament was held on Thursday, January 23 at the Wainuiomata Golf Club and has been running since about 1995 with a number of star players featuring each year.

Mrs Hay says seeing the youngsters out playing and acing holes makes all the coach-ing worthwhile.

“They get the sense of loyalty and profes-sionalism while playing in tournaments like this. It brings out an elite attitude and requires them to keep their cool,” she says.

Golf mentor Izzy Ford, from the Titahi Bay Golf Club tells the Wainuiomata News that there needs to be more competitions for young golfers to allow them to further their skills.

The three Wainuiomata golfers are now set to continue training and perfecting their swings ahead of junior competitions later this year.

Last Thursday’s competition saw Riley King from Wellington win the overall tournament. Wainuiomata club member Ryan Fahey

Young golfers do well at tournament

Wainuiomata golfer Tira Habib

Hurricanes supporters are ready to don their yellow and black gear ahead of the 2014 Super Rugby season which kicks off next month.

With the draw all set, the Wel-lington team begin their season on the road.

The Hurricanes head to Durban to face the Sharks in the sole cross-conference clash of the opening fortnight on February 23.

Opening week of the tournament is a South African only round, and sees the Cheetahs and Lions kick off the new season on February 15 in Bloemfontein. The Stormers have a bye for the fi rst week.

Last year saw the Hurricanes fi n-

ish in 11th place overall and fourth in the New Zealand conference.

This year’s season runs from February 15 until August 2 with each team playing 16 regular season matches - eight home and eight away matches, plus two byes. A total of 125 matches including the fi nals will be played in 2014.

Each team plays home and away derbies within their own confer-ence, plus the following cross-conference matches in the Super Rugby season.

The next pre-season game for the Hurricanes will be against the Blues at Memorial Park Masterton, on February 1.

Fans ready to shout for Hurricanes next month

By Daniel Whitfi eldThree young darts players from Wainuiomata

have their eyes locked on the bulls-eye after securing a number of top sporting awards.

At a presentation evening late last year, the shining star and youth boys’ singles awards were given to Christopher Easthope, while Connor received a most improved recognition and Anthony a sportsmanship honour.

Christopher, Anthony and Connor, members of the Wainuiomata Darts Association (WDA), say they are happy with their achievements so far and are excited to continue playing darts this year.

“It’s such an honour to be recognised,” Christopher says.

Christopher and Anthony both say their in-terest in the sport came from family members playing darts, whereas Connor chanced upon the darts and never looked back.

The three lads are currently playing in the WDA’s summer league, which sees them compete against players of all ages, including experienced adults.

The summer league, along with practice in their own time, helps the future stars perfect their skills ahead of tournaments.

“Sometimes it’s a bit of a challenge but it is

a lot of fun,” Anthony says.Christopher and Connor say it is a cool feel-

ing when they defeat someone older.They were invited to play in the summer

league as a result of their darts skills up enough to compete against adults.

WDA’s Jeanne Silcock says it is great to see so much talent coming out of the club.

“These boys have come through the ranks. It’s great to see them playing on the big stage,” she says.

It is a pretty good feeling to be a part such a good club, the boys say.

Wainuiomata Darts Association also runs a winter league from March to October, as well as numerous representative tournaments and games throughout the year.

Players from the club are preparing for this year’s Puma Open, which allows them to gain points to help qualify them for overseas championships.

Christopher is a year nine student at St. Bernard’s College in Lower Hutt. Anthony is in year 11 and Connor is in year 12 at Wainuiomata High School.

Wainuiomata’s young stars are set to compete in a national tournament in July aimed at junior and youth players.

Connor Grindlay, Anthony Brinfi eld (15) and Christopher Easthope, 13.

Youngsters enjoy new dart challenge

Registrations are open for Wellington’s iconic Round the Bays event and organisers urge resi-dents to get involved and join the run for research.

As one of New Zealand’s largest participation sporting events, the 2014 Round the Bays will provide the opportunity once again to get fi t, have fun and meet new people.

Event director James King is overjoyed to see such a positive response to the event and says it is great to see more and more people keen to participate.

Along with a 6.5km fun run/walk and half

marathon option, participants will this year be able to take advantage of a new 10km distance as well.

Money raised from the event will go towards New Zealand’s medical research facility, the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. The goal for this year’s Round the Bays is to raise $50,000.

The Round the Bays event is organised by Sport Wellington – a regional sports trust that promotes and supports sport and recreation.

This year’s event is set to be held on February 23. For more information, head to wellington-roundthebays.co.nz.

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