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Susan Blitz, 9, gives, her little sister Ruby, 3, apush around the new ice rink in Seaview. Makingthe ice is costing their father $1500 a day.

‘‘If it works out I win big but if itdoesn’t I lose everything – the house,the business, even my underwear.’’Rob Blitz

Rob Blitz has risked everything toopen Wellington’s first permanentindoor ice skating rink.

The Lower Hutt businessmansays it is costing him $1500 a dayfor electricity on top of the tens ofthousands he spent setting up therink and infrastructure around it.

‘‘If it works out I win big but ifit doesn’t I lose everything – thehouse, the business, even myunderwear.’’

The rink is in the DaytonaRaceway, at 85 Port Rd in Sea-view. The 4000sqm warehousefeatures go-karts, paint ball andmini putt but it has always beenBlitz’s dream to run the region’sfirst permanent rink.

World-wide, he says, peoplewho set-up ice rinks inevitablylose money and go out of business.It is those who buy the failed busi-ness who make all the money.

‘‘We are trying to buck thattrend.’’

It was pressure from his threedaughters that encouraged him tobuy the 15 by 25 metre ice skatingrink that Hutt City Council hiredfor the Dowse Square last year.

The council budgeted $85,000for the six-week season and therink drew big crowds.

Blitz says when the equipmentbecame available, it was too goodan opportunity to turn down. Hewill not comment on how muchthe rink cost but it is insured for$380,000.

Making ice requires a hugeamount of electricity and he dis-covered the local network couldnot cope with the extra demand.He has had to bring in a large gen-erator, just one of many delays hehas faced.

Getting resource consent waschallenging and instead of open-ing at Christmas, he opened lastweek. He missed out on the sum-mer school holidays demand.

Because of the uncertaintyover the opening, he has done

little marketing and he is desper-ate to draw in the crowds.

He believes it can be a majorregional attraction but at $15 aticket, he needs 100 people a dayjust to cover the cost of makingice.

The reaction on their Facebookpage was positive and he is confi-dent it can make money.

The combination of karting,paint ball, an ice rink and miniputt should lure in all ages, hesays.

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His flag initiative has suffered aK.O. but John Key was a hit withthe youths at the Naenae BoxingAcademy last week (pages 5 & 24).The Prime Minister had somegood words but the reallyinspiring stuff came from theyoung men who thanked Billy andKerri Graham, Grant Quinn,Graham Clifford and all theothers who have kept theacademy going for nearly 11years. Gabriel Bush described itas ‘‘like our second home’’.

While only a handful of boysget in the ring to fightcompetitively, that’s not itspurpose.

The real goal is to give theyouths confidence and a sense ofpurpose, using comradeship andfitness.

Billy and Kerri’s son David iscontinuing the legacy.

Thanks to a Vodafone World ofDifference scholarship, Davidvisits other parts of New Zealandto speak about the Naenaeinitiative.

As Billy said last week, ‘‘If itworks here, why wouldn’t it inother places?’’

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Feed the Foodbank on SundaySIMON EDWARDS

Lower Hutt Foodbank volunteer Sue Barlow, left, and Juliet Clare sort items for emergency food parcels, including day-old

loaves and buns given by Hutt City New World and Countdown. As well as donated food, Clare says the agency needs

monetary pledges to keep going.

‘‘[People] seem toassume theFoodbank issupported‘officially’ in somemanner and so willjust keepoperating.’’Juliet Clare

The Lower Hutt Foodbank givesout more than 2,000 parcels of aweek’s supply of food each yearbut with rent costs is now facinghardship itself.

For the first time since the ser-vice started in 1986, it is infinancial deficit.

Hutt News is again supportingthe charity’s pre-winter FoodDrive, which happens thisSunday. Readers should find aFoodbank plastic bag deliveredwith today’s newspaper.Donations of non-perishable foodsleft by letterboxes on Sundaymorning will be collected byLions and Rotary volunteers,noon-3pm. (Stokes Valley andWainuiomata not included thisyear.)

Foodbank chairwoman JulietClare says the Food Drive is theirbig annual push to re-stocklarders.

But the Foodbank also needs atleast $60,000 a year to cover thesalary of its co-ordinator, sup-plementary food purchases andoperating costs.

‘‘We find that most peopledon’t think about this. They seemto assume the Foodbank issupported ‘officially’ in somemanner and so will just keep oper-

ating.’’The city council used to cover

rent and electricity when theFoodbank was at the back of theHorticultural Hall (nowdemolished). Foodbank also hadthat backing when it was in the TeAwakairangi building, until com-munity groups were pushed outand the council put it on the mar-ket. The site is still unsold andempty.

Clare says rent and other costsat the Foodbank’s new base at 27b

Dudley St total about $20,000 perannum.

A city council CommunityDevelopment Fund grant willcover the co-ordinator’s wageuntil the end of June, and a sub-stantial Lottery grant has helped.There have also been donationsfrom Red Cross, Community Men-tal Health, Pub Charity and Pak‘N Save, Petone, churches andothers.

But there is still a $12,000 defi-cit.

People willing to make annualmonetary pledges are a godsend,Clare says. (Visit lowerhuttfoodbank.org.nz, or search for theFoodbank on givealittle).

If your food donation is notcollected by 3pm Sunday, youcan bring it to Avalon pavilionthat afternoon, or to theHuttNews office during weekdays,or to the Foodbank at 27bDudley St, Mon, Tues, Wed,Frid, 9-11.30am.

No rushfor parkdecisionNICHOLAS BOYACK

There was no needto rush the decision.

Discussion on the future of BellPark will not take place until2017.

The Lower Hutt City FootballClub moved to Taita in 2014 to joinFraser Park Sportsville.

Their former clubrooms arebeing rented by the Bellevue Box-ing Club and the ground is nolonger used for football.

Using the park for a residentialdevelopment requires a change tothe District Plan and would be along process.

There is only one narrowentrance to the park, which is

surrounded by residential proper-ties.

The city council’s propertycompany, Urban Plus, has sig-nalled it may have a long terminterest by purchasing a nearbyproperty.

Demolition of the house on itwould make it easier to access thepark for development.

Parks manager Bruce Hodginssaid the future of Bell Park will belooked at as part of a review ofreserves on the valley floor.

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Two-and-a-half years after Prime Minister John Key launched the Rimutaka Cycle Trail in Petone, a large section is still closed to public access.

The Rimutaka Cycle Trail is miss-ing an important cog.

When Prime Minister JohnKey launched the trail in October2013 there was talk it wouldbecome a major tourist attractionworth millions of dollars to thelocal economy.

The trail follows the HuttRiver, crosses the Rimutakas nearKaitoke and on to the Wairarapa.From there it follows the coast toWainuiomata and that is wherethe problems start.

It was envisaged that it wouldtake in the Baring Head light-

house complex, and wind its wayto Eastbourne. The future GreatHarbour Way would link it toWellington City.

Instead, the cycle trail stops atthe Orongorongo Station, on theWainuiomata coast, althoughsome cyclists do make their wayto Eastbourne using the BaringHead bridge.

Completing the trail isdependent on getting thepermission of two land owners onthe coast.

Greater Wellington RegionalCouncil parks manager AmandaCox says talks with two landowners involved continues

but progress remainsfrustratingly slow. Over the yearsthe owners have had to deal withmany government agencies andthe relationship has not alwaysbeen good.

The regional council does notwant to put pressure on theowners and is trying to develop agood relationship and build trust.Legally the council cannot forcethem to let cyclists cross theirland, she says.

Cox says a ‘‘softly, softly’’approach with the landownersremains the best approach.

The Hutt City Council is aboutto start work on a $13 million

cycleway from Days Bay toSeaview, which will eventually beused by riders on the trail.

In 2013 cycling enthusiast andauthor Jonathan Kennet toldFairfax the numbers using theRimutaka Trail could outstrip theOtago Rail Trail, which in thatyear drew 28,000 riders.

‘‘We will get heaps more thanthat on the Rimutaka Rail Trailwithout having to market it,’’ hesaid.

Cox is not sure how manyriders are using the RimutakaTrail but says there is anecdotalevidence it is growing in popu-larity.

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‘‘Electric cars mustbe part of ourfuture.’’JanWright

If you want to help the environ-ment, you are better off buying anelectric car than putting solarpanels on your house.

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‘‘If we are serious about tack-ling climate change, we must keepcrunching the numbers,’’ Dr JanWright said.

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The Concept report showedsolar panels do little to help inNew Zealand.

In winter the carbon dioxideemissions from generating elec-tricity are at their highest. Butsolar panels are most effective insummer.

‘‘Solar makes a lot of sense inmany countries, but we need toplay to our strengths’’, said DrWright. ‘‘Wind farms, geothermalpower plants, and electric carswill help us all year round.’’

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PM trades tales, not blows, with boxersSIMON EDWARDS

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Away from the low blows of par-liamentary debate, John Key gotto hear from young boxers withhigh ideals.

The prime minister visited theNaenae Boxing Academy onTuesday, where trainer and men-tor Billy Graham uses fitness anddisciplined fighting to capture theinterest of scores of often troubledyouths, so that he can also getthem to appreciate the values ofhonesty, integrity and self-pride.

They were told they were notallowed to invite the nation’sleader to put gloves on and get inthe ring, so the boys and youngmen demonstrated speed skip-ping, sparring and sit-ups.

One of the teens, Tom Trask,told Key and other invited guestsincluding Police CommissionerMike Bush, that not so long ago hewas ‘‘a bit of a tub-alub, a bowlingball with arms’’, bullied at schooland going through a rough patchin life.

He said he ‘‘might not be aHugh Jackman’’ but he was nowfit, confident and at the NaenaeAcademy had found ‘‘brothers’’who would support him.

‘‘I can’t get enough of it.’’Another moving speech came

from Jarrod Westrupp, who saidhe had been ‘‘trapped in a cycle ofdrug use’’ before Billy and KerriGraham and all the other helpersat the academy had helped him

get on a straight path.Now the former NZ middle-

weight champion finalist hadstarted his own family and ‘‘at theright time’’ wanted to set up agym like Naenae’s in anothercommunity where he could makea difference.

In a Q&A session with Key, theboys learned the prime ministerhad a few things in common withtheir mentor Billy Graham. Apartfrom the gift of the gab, Key toldthem he knew he wanted to beprime minister when he was 11 –the same age that Graham first

dreamed of opening his own gym.If he hadn’t turned to politics,

Key told the boys he would haveliked to have been an airline pilotor a butcher. The latter was Gra-ham’s former trade.

And of course the boys wantedto know if Key had ever boxed.

A ‘‘bit of sparring at school’’was his reply. When he wasn’trunning or cycling with them, hesometimes also sparred with hispolice bodyguards.

But they don’t get to swing athim. ‘‘That’s why I have such apretty boy face,’’ Key said.

Hundreds TRY and succeedCHELSEA BOYLE

Tawhai School pupil Erin Grant gets a high five from her granddad, John Rooke,

as she sprints to the finish line. PHOTO: CHELSEA BOYLE.

About 1100 children and somefamous faces joined in the fun atthe Hutt Recreation Ground lastTuesday as part of the SanitariumWeet-Bix Kids TRYathlon.

About 30 school groups tookpart, with pupils competing inswimming, cycling and runninglegs.

Ryder Noble-Cousins, 8, saidthe run was the hardest part.

‘‘I got the stitch bad.’’Riya Hiremath, 9, thought the

bike race was difficult. ‘‘It was

really hard to overtake.’’But it was great to have such a

large, supportive crowd, she said.The Hutt had hosted the

region’s Weet-bix TRY-athlon forseveral years until it was shiftedto a bigger Kilbirne venue in 2011.But places still sold out in town,and with lobbying from Hutt CityCouncil, it was agreed the Huttcould also hold a TRY-athlon thisyear, two days after the Welling-ton event.

Well-known New Zealandsportspeople congratulated thepupils as they crossed the finish

line. Former Silver Fern Irenevan Dyk told the crowd she had‘‘loved every moment’’ of the day.

Van Dyk was particularlyimpressed by the displays of gym-nastic prowess, as some childrencartwheeled across the finish line.

Track-racing cyclist Simon vanVelthooven echoed her praise,adding that he had participated inthe event as a child.

In a cheery finish to the day,three lucky competitors receivednew bikes donated by Bike Barn.

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Extra feather in the capfor Hills Hats of PetoneMATT TSO

Hills Hats general manager Simon Smuts-Kennedy with an example of the headgear the Petone company makes for

NZ Defence, and also some of the hats he wears to events and on marketing trips as ‘Hatman’.

Prominent Petone hatmanufacturer Hills Hats willsoon be opening its own retailspace.

Wellington Hatters is due toopen at the end of April, sharingspace with the Hills Hats factoryat 30 Fitzherbert St.

General manager SimonSmuts-Kennedy says thedecision to open a shop followshigh demand from peopleasking to visit the factory.

‘‘People just wanted to comeand see how the product ismade.’’

With the factory becoming adestination for visitors, a retailoutlet will allow Hills to furtherimprove direct contact withcustomers.

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is a great place to do businessand the growing cafe andrestaurant scene is a goodindication of how the suburb isdeveloping.

‘‘Petone is incrediblyvibrant. Who would havethought how many eateries arehere, it’s almost ridiculous. Butthey’re all busy.

‘‘It’s a hub of movement andpeople that are wanting thequality experience.’’

Hills previously ran the firstincarnation of WellingtonHatters from Woodward St inWellington from 2006 to 2009.

Smuts-Kennedy says firstshop was closed in order toconcentrate on manufacturingheadgear for other retailers.

The last few years have beenfull-on for the company as theyfill orders for domestic and

international markets.‘‘Last year we were flat out

doing Air New Zealand replicas,World War One replicas andthen everything to do with theCricket World Cup, which washuge,’’ Smuts- Kennedy says.

Hills exports about 35 percent of its fashion hats, with itsbiggest markets in Australia,the United States and Japan.

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‘‘Labour wouldhold on to any‘‘sensible andworkable’’ newfunding system.

Rimutaka MP Chris Hipkins says it’s a good thingthat the government is reviewing the school decilefunding system.

But Labour’s education spokesperson has sig-nificant concerns around a potential fundingmechanism based on individual children’svulnerabilities.

Last week it was reported the Ministry of Edu-cation had floated a preliminary proposal to usegovernment-wide data on every preschooler andschool student to give extra funding to thosedeemed at most risk.

Education Minister Hekia Parata has sincesaid the government was exploring all options. Asthe next decile rating wasn’t due until 2019, therewas time to work on a new system, she said.

But Hipkins said chil-dren’s vulnerabilities werealready built into the current decile system.

‘‘What I think the weakness with that systemis, it’s sort of based on an average across a schoolcommunity and probably isn’t as targeted as itmight be.’’

Hipkins said what was needed was a system‘‘which focuses more on direct resourcing forschools based on the needs of their kids’’.

One of the four factors the government hasidentified as contributing to a child’s risk of notachieving well in the school system was having aparent who had been to prison.

Hipkins said despite being home to RimutakaPrison, Upper Hutt probably wouldn’t have morechildren ticking that box than in other parts of thecountry.

‘‘You’ll find kids with parents who have beenin prison all throughout the country,’’ he said.

He said Labour would hold on to any ‘‘sensibleand workable’’ new funding system if it emerged‘‘rather than turning it in to a political football’’.

‘‘But if we think that the new system would bemore damaging than deciles then we would prob-ably look to develop something different.’’

Hipkins said more school funding was ‘‘defi-nitely needed’’ but probably not by just increasingschools’ operational funds.

‘‘What we’d be looking at is how we’d targetthat, but for example, with more specialistteachers and more counsellors in schools, morespecialist education support.

‘‘They might well provide more bang for ourbuck than a blanket, across-the-board increase.’’

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and bus commuters, as well as requests such

as Ode to Joy, Happy Blues and Swallowtail Jig.The musicians were fundraising for a trip toAuckland in July, where they will take part inthe first Sistema NZ Workshop. Arohanui Stringsis a member of Sistema NZ, and provides freemusic education to the children of Taita/Pomare and beyond.


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Adults are turning to colouring-in to liftblack moods or de-stress.

At one Lower Hutt group you don’teven need to bring your own book ofdesigns to colour.Julie Parsons, ofAlicetown, organised the Lower HuttAdult Colouring-In Group in May lastyear to make the past-time some regardas therapy available to anyone whowants to join others of a like mind andget busy with pencils and crayons.

She provides the plain artwork ofvarious patterns and pictures ready foradults and children to get stuck into atthe Lower Hutt Library every Sunday.Usually around 12-14 people get togetherround a table to have some fun.

‘‘It used to be ‘knit and natter’ back in

the day, but this is more like ‘colour andchat’ now,’’ Parsons said.

‘‘It’s relaxing and there are no rules.‘‘When I started, we only met every

fortnight, but people wanted to comeevery week, so that’s what we are doing.’’

Parsons believes the craze is here tostay.

On Amazon, five of the top 10 bestseller on the retail giant’s website areadult colouring books.

Some New Zealand colouring bookauthors, such as Joe McMenamin, areusing personal talent and skill to drawattention and buyers to their creativity.

McMenamin is a professional artistswho also teaches art at Naenae College.He says adult colouring-in has thera-peutic and mindfulness benefits.

He thinks the craze still has a firm

grip on people because it as an accessibleway to do artwork for those who don’t seethemselves as artistic.

‘‘Lots of people want to do somethingcreative,’’ he said. ‘‘When you do it youhave to focus on what you are doing;nothing else, just the one thing."Thereare no distractions, like TV, and you canlisten to music at the same time.’’

McMenamin produced the NZ Native

Birds colouring-in book in 2015. The firstedition has sold out and he has justreleased a second edition which will beavailable at Dowse Museum, Zelandiaand Paper Plus stores.

To join the Lower Hutt group –contact Julie Parsons on 566 2006.Theymeet every Sunday at 2pm attheWar Memorial Library.


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Extra GP fundingfor refugee careBLAKE CRAYTON-BROWN

After spending time in refugee camps, like this Syrian girl is in Lebanon, refugees tend

to have complex and acute medical needs.

Refugees resettled in the HuttValley this year needn’t worry aboutdoctors being without the extrafunding needed to take them on aspatients.

Bridget Allan, the chief executiveof the Valley’s Te AwakairangiHealth Network primary healthorganisation, said there was nowenough additional funding to lastuntil about June 2017.

The issue of refugee healthfunding in the Hutt Valley wasthrust into the national spotlight inFebruary when two practicesrefused to take on additionalrefugees without more funding.

Those practices, Hutt Union, andPetone Medical Centre, had pre-viously taken on the majority ofrefugees settled in the valley aspatients.

Allan said the new new funding,of $60,000, would help other medicalcentres with the costs of taking onthe extra refugees from Syria on topof New Zealand’s usual quota.

It would be split up into twoyear’s worth of per-refugee funding($350 for year one and $150 for yeartwo) and some bulk funding for thepractice.

‘‘We had some money tuckedaway which we had thought aboutusing for another purpose.’’

Instead, that was put towardsassisting GP practices which took on

refugees.Allan said there were a couple of

factors which had led to issuesaround refugee health fundingbecoming more prominent.

One was a flow-on effect of theChristchurch earthquakes, Allansaid.

No refugees have been resettledin Christchurch since 2010, with theWellington region having taken onadditional refugees since.

The other was a one-off extra refu-gee intake.

‘‘It got a bit more interestingwhen the government decided theywould take more Syrian refugeeslate last year,’’ Allan said.

Asked about the medical centresrefusing to take on refugees, Allansaid there was a general expectation‘‘that if you have completely openbooks that you take anyone whocomes along’’.

That wasn’t a rule, though, and itwas more an ethical issue for thepractice than one between them andthe PHO.

Allan was reluctant to criticisethe two centres which vowed to ref-use the Syrian refugees.

‘‘When I look at what they’vedone over time I think they’ve done areally good job and I would hope thatthey will come back into providingrefugee care in due course.’’

Funding for additional years wasstill being discussed with the HuttValley DHB, Allan said.

Paper reveals the oftencomplex refugee needs

‘‘There was also arelated issue aroundthe complex healthneeds of non-refugeemigrants.’’

Just how complex are refugee healthneeds?

A paper presented to the secretsession of a health board committeemeeting last week explained theywere indeed significant.

The paper, written by acting Ser-vice Integration and DevelopmentUnit director Sandra Williams, fea-tured a Canadian list of refugeehealth priorities.

Issues such as abuse and dom-estic violence, anxiety disorder, den-tal diseases, depression, diabetes,Hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, intestinalparasites, anaemia, torture andPTSD, and tuberculosis were com-mon among refugees.

‘‘The detrimental effects of therefugee experience can be compoun-ded on arrival in New Zealand by alack of understanding by refugees ofhow to access health services in thecommunity and how these services

function,’’ it said.There was also a related issue

around the complex health needs ofnon-refugee migrants.

Relatives of refugees who came toNew Zealand through thereunification process ‘‘may wellpresent with high and complexneeds that have not been identifiedprior to coming into the area andthus require more intensive supportfrom primary care’’.

Those migrants would not at pres-ent qualify for any additionalfunding.


MARCH - APRIL 2016YOUR COUNCIL NEWS, EVENTS AND INFORMATION

OUR HUTT CITY, A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY huttcity.govt.nz

We have a long term vision and plan for

this city, and once a year we check with

the community on our progress.

Our annual planning includes a review

of the projects we have underway, the

draft budget and any additional plans and

projects to consider adding into

our programme of work.

When we set our plan in 2014/15 we

received strong support from the

community to reinvest in our city, and

there’s a big programme of revitalisation

underway.

This draft budget for 2016/17 shows

we can continue this programme of

work, with a rates increase of 2.7 per

cent, which we expect to be the lowest

increase in the region.

The projects we are consulting on to add

to the draft budget are also included in

this consultation booklet.

One project is additional funding for

Stokes Valley Hub that would integrate

existing Council facilities into one, fit-for-

purpose community hub.

We’re also considering free-parking in

time restricted parks in the city centre,

and, if we do introduce this, how we

cover that lost revenue.

We also want to discuss funding to

promote and drive more programmes

related to the Petone Settlers Museum,

and to promote and market our city

venues and facilities.

We’re seeking views on draft policies,

including the draft Arts and Culture Policy.

Please read this booklet and send back

your views – the form is either tick a box

to indicate support, or write comments

in the space provided.

You can also pick up this consultation

booklet from Hutt City Libraries, Council’s

administration building on Laings Road

and Hutt City i-SITE.

Consultation closes 29 April. Please have

your say on the future of our city.

ANNUAL PLAN CONSULTATION STARTS TODAY You’ll find a booklet ‘Growing Our City’ inserted in this edition of The Hutt News. This is the consultation document on ourplans for Lower Hutt.

THE HUTT STEMM FESTIVAL IS BACKWe’re seeking expressions of interest for events and activities to make this year’s Festival even better than the last.

The Festival, 4-12 June, will build on

the success of last year’s inaugural

line-up featuring events and activities

in the areas of Science, Technology,

Engineering, Manufacturing and

Mathematics (STEMM).

We are looking for events and

activities that will engage business,

schools, STEMM professionals and

the wider community.

General Manager Kim Kelly says the

STEMM Festival is an opportunity for

the city to showcase its strength as

one of New Zealand’s leading growth

centres and capture imaginations.

“Council is committed to working

with industry leaders on the

continued growth of Lower Hutt as

one of New Zealand’s leading export

and economic growth centres,

based on the STEMM sectors.

“We want to spark conversations

about STEMM and shine a spot-

light on the existing and future

opportunities in our city to be part

of these exciting sectors.

“The Hutt STEMM Festival caters

for a diverse audience from school

children learning about the magic

of science and technology for the

first time, right through to experts

in their fields.”

Expressions of interest are open

until 5pm, Monday 11 April and can

be made online at huttstemm.nz

The winners of the Technology Valley

Awards will also be announced

during the Festival on 9 June.

To find out more about the Awards

and how to make a nomination visit,

technologyvalleyawards.co.nz


OUR HUTT CITY, A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAY

With more and more Lower Hutt residents getting around by foot or bike, progress on the city’s shared pathway projectsis ramping up.

WAINUIOMATA SHARED PATHWAYAfter the completion of the popular

Pukeatua Bridge, Council is now working

on improving pedestrian accessibility to

the hill and connectivity with the wider

Hutt Valley.

The 4m wide shared pathway will provide a

consistent, connected and safe shared path

between Lower Hutt and Wainuiomata for

access over the hill by foot or by bike. The

pathway will be fully sealed and include a

roadside barrier and improved lighting on

both sides of the Wainuiomata Hill Road.

The first stage of the project is currently

in the consultation phase and, if going

to plan, resource consent will be lodged

this month. The first phase focuses on

the Lower Hutt side of the hill; the new

pathway will run from Gracefield (Gracefield

Road/Bell Road), and follow the road up to

the Wainuiomata Hill Road Summit.

The second phase will see the path

extended down the Wainuiomata side of

the hill to Parkway and the community will

receive more information about how to be

involved later in 2016.

Council anticipates that phase one work

will begin mid-2016, while phase two will

commence in 2017. Both stages will take

approximately six months to complete.

EASTERN BAYS SHARED PATHWAY This 1.25km section from Lowry to York

Bay, is the first stage of a larger shared

path/sea wall resilience project.

The project aims to reduce instances of

sea water inundating the road and improve

pedestrian and cycle connectivity in the

eastern bays.

This new 3m wide path will connect to both

existing and future shared paths and cycle-

ways and will provide improved accessibility

for residents and visitors to the area.

Partial funding for this stage was allocated

in 2015 from the Government’s Urban

Cycleway Fund. This portion of funding was

allocated to construct the shared path from

Lowry Bay to York Bay. Before this can start,

Council is required to secure funding for

construction of new seawalls to underpin

the new shared path.

Council is working with NZTA to meet their

requirements for funding with the hope of

beginning work by the end of 2016.

SHARED PATHWAYS KEY TO HEALTHY AND CONNECTED HUTT

HAVE YOUR SAYRESERVES STRATEGIC DIRECTIONSReserves play a big part in our life-

styles and in the character of our city.

The Reserves Strategic Directions

document guides decisions about the

way Council manages parks, reserves,

sports grounds and beaches. It also

contains policy about the way we

manage purchases and disposal

of land managed as reserve.

Council is carrying out public

consultation on a revised version

of the Reserves Strategic Directions

and we would like to hear from you.

Have your say online at

huttcity.govt.nz/reserves

Consultation ends Monday 30 May.

PROPOSED FENCED DOG PARK, MCEWAN PARKWe’re seeking public feedback on

a proposed fenced dog park for

McEwan Park.

As part of this process, we are

contacting residents, dog owners,

local land owners and interest groups.

We would like your feedback on

whether a fenced dog park should be

established on public reserve land on

Marine Parade.

A fenced dog exercise park is a

dedicated space where dogs can be

exercised in a fenced area. The area

identified for this dog park is easily

accessible and on public reserve land.

There would be water available for

dogs, along with seating for dog

owners and visitors to the area.

Have your say online at

huttcity.govt.nz/dogpark

Consultation ends Friday 8 April.

FLUSHABLE WIPES WREAK HAVOC ON OUR PIPES Despite clever marketingand enduring claims thatflushable wipes are safe for ourenvironment, councils acrossthe country (and the world)are facing significant problemswith blockages caused bydisposable wipes.

The wipes’ hardy construction can

take years to breakdown and bind

with fats and other substances

within our sewer pipes and pumps

creating ‘fatbergs’.

These giant fatbergs clog our pipes

and pumps and result in costly

manual removal.

Council spends an estimated

$140,000 per annum unblocking

the large matts of wipes and fat

on an almost daily basis. This

is in addition to other normal

maintenance issues.

Council’s Trade Waste Manager

Gordon George, says the

problem is reaching significant

levels and is resulting in undue

risk to the environment and to

maintenance staff.

“People need to be aware that

despite the labelling, these

products are not appropriate for

the sewer and shouldn’t

be flushed.

“Unlike toilet paper they don’t

readily break down into smaller

particles. The wipes linger in our

systems for a long time and mix

in with fats and other materials

causing major blockages.

“It has got to the point where we

need to send a contractor out to

the Rata Street Pumping Station

on a daily basis, just to prevent the

matts of wipes from clogging our

systems. It’s not pleasant work

and it’s not necessary”.

Council urges residents to think

twice before flushing anything

other than human waste and

toilet paper down the loo – it

has lasting implications at a cost

to ratepayers.


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WHAT’S ON

SUCCESS TEST The Success Test is an interactive andthought-provoking two hour businessworkshop that’ll have you working ongoal setting, evaluating business ideas,sales performance and estimatingrevenue and expenses.

WORKSHOP DATESFrom 5.30-7.30pm:

Tuesday 29 MarchTuesday 26 AprilTuesday 31 MayTuesday 28 June

Register for FREE athuttcity.govt.nz/success-test

FILMS BY STARLIGHT – FREEEnjoy a series of outdoor film nightsunder the stars.

E.T.From 7.30pm | Friday 1 AprilQueen Street Reserve, Wainuiomata (free)

DIRTY DANCINGFrom 7.30pm | Friday 15 AprilWilliams Park, Days Bay (free)

MONSTERS INC.From 7.30pm | Friday 29 AprilAvalon Park (free)

See more events athuttcity.govt.nz/events

COUNCIL MEETINGSMembers of the public are welcome

to attend. Half an hour at the

beginning of meetings is set aside

for the public to speak for up to three

minutes each on agenda items.

Please check scheduled times

and venues online at

huttcity.govt.nz/councilmeetings

Venues are open to the public

15 minutes prior to commencement.

Agendas are available two working

days prior at the Hutt City Council

Customer Service Centre, 30

Laings Road, Lower Hutt, or online

at huttcity.govt.nz or at Hutt City

Libraries.

Additional Temporary Road Closures Subcommittee

2pm | Wednesday 6 April Turakirae Meeting Room,

Ground Floor, Hutt City Council,

30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt

Petone Community Board

6.30pm | Monday 11 April Te Kakano Marae, 136 Randwick

Road, Moera

Eastbourne Community Board7.15pm | Tuesday 12 April East Harbour Women’s Clubrooms,

145 Muritai Road, Eastbourne

Wainuiomata Community Board7pm | Wednesday 13 April Wainuiomata Chambers,

Wainuiomata Library, Queen Street,

Wainuiomata

Eastern Community Committee6.30pm | Thursday 14 April Naenae Library, 27 Hillary Court,

Naenae

Central Community Committee6pm | Monday 18 April James Coe 1, Dowse Art Museum,


Northern CommunityCommittee5pm | Wednesday 20 April Koraunui Marae, 146 Stokes Valley

Road, Stokes Valley

Western Community Committee7pm | Thursday 21 AprilMaungaraki Community Hall,

135 Dowse Drive, Maungaraki

District Licensing Committee9.30am | Friday 22 April James Coe 1, Dowse Art Museum,


Tra�c Subcommittee4pm | Wednesday 27 April Hutt City Council Chambers,

2nd Floor, 30 Laings Road,

Lower Hutt

COMMEMORATE ANZAC DAYIN LOWER HUTTAnzac Day on 25 April is the anniversary

of the landing of the Australian and

New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) at

Gallipoli in Turkey in 1915. The first Anzac

Day service in New Zealand was held

in 1916 and has been commemorated

every year since.

There are services across Lower Hutt,

including dawn services on the Anzac

Memorial Lawn adjacent to the War

Memorial Library, at the Wainuiomata

War Memorial, and at the Taita RSA.

This year marks 100 years since the

first Anzac Day service at Petone

Railway Station, one of the first held

in New Zealand, and a special service

will be held in commemoration. The

Passchendaele Express steam train will

be running through Petone Station and

tickets will be available to ride the train.

For information on services near you,

visit huttcity.govt.nz/anzac

Students at Koranui School in Stokes Valley enjoy their new scooter trail. Council raised over $11,000 for the school through the annual Charity Golf Tournament last year.

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Healthy fresh produce at an affordable price – Hutt South MP Trevor Mallard, centre, has praised the work of the Wainuiomata Fruit & Vege Co-

op, which is spearheaded by Pastor Andrew Sau, left, and Pastor Matt Lesniak.

Co-op orders keep growingSIMON EDWARDS

HEALTHInterest in the Wainui Fruit and Vege Co-op is sprouting.

It’s a partnership between the ValleyChurch, Regional Public Health and Wes-ley Community Action, who want toencourage health eating at an affordableprice. Locals to pay $10 for fresh fruit andvegetables and receive what the organ-isers say is at least $20 worth.

Every Tuesday a group of volunteersmeet at the church at 21 Fitzherbert Rdand sort the bulk-purchased produce intothe $10 bags for an afternoon pick-up.

In the first week of February about 25orders were being handled. But PastorMatt Niak said thanks to the youth groupdelivering flyers, and a push using socialmedia, they’ve been dealing with around

120 orders for the last few weeks.The bags have to be pre-ordered. This

can be done using on-line banking,putting the order into the dropbox in thechurch door or, as many choose to do,paying for the following week as theypick up their $10 bag on a Tuesday after-noon.

‘‘The main thing is that people get intoa routine,’’ Pastor Niak said.

Hutt South MP Trevor Mallard saidthe co-op was thoroughly worthwhile.The $10 bag represented at least the valuesomeone might get shopping for bargainsat the Riverbank Market on Saturday

morning, but without having to go overthe hill, pay for petrol, etc.

For example, when Hutt News visitedlast week, the $10 bag consisted of sevenapples, eight peaches, four oranges, aChinese cabbage, a buttercup squash, sixcarrots and five potatoes.

The Wainui Co-op is part of a networkthat includes branches in Naenae,Waiwhetu, Stokes Valley, Pomare andUpper Hutt (find details at rph.org.nz orsearch on Facebook.

The key to its success is the bulk buy-ing power. Sally Calvert from WesleyCommunity Action deals directly withfarmers and distributors to get the best ofin-season bargains.

Valley Church’s Pastor Andrew Sausaid it winter months it can be an evenbetter deal.

Reducing mankind’s ecological footprintMankind’s impact on eco-systems andhow it might be lessened will be exploredat the Cafe Scientifique meeting thisThursday.

Wayne Linklater, a conservation ecol-ogist and Director of the Biodiversity andRestoration Ecology Centre at VictoriaUniversity, says we are living in theAnthropocene – a time when peopleimpact every ecosystem on the planet

and wildlife habitats are rapidlydiminishing to make room for people.

Moreover, we live with growing con-flict around biodiversity, especially howto sustain wildlife, in cities.

In this talk, and Q&A session tofollow, Assoc. Professor Linklater willfocus on his efforts to protect Africanrhinoceros and elephants in SE Asia,conflicts between people over kaka dam-

age in Wellington, deer damaging gar-dens in San Francisco and controversiesover cats in our cities, as he illustratesthe importance of a brand of ecologicalscience that integrates people into theecosystem.

ThursdayMarch 31, 6– 7.15pm,WhollyBagels, 34 Knights Rd, Lower Hutt. Allwelcome.


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‘‘ With the council about to launch itsannual plan consultation, there’s nobetter time for residents to speak up onthe city’s priorities and spending.’’

‘‘It’s not a justification for high ratingincreases to say we are the lowest ratingcouncil at 2.7% in the region, or we have afantastic credit rating.’’

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HAVE YOUR SAYHutt News welcomesreaders’ letters, photos,

news tips and other contributions.Email [email protected]. Ifyou are sending a letter to theeditor, remember we need yourname and suburb. Also (not forpublication but for legal reasons)an address and phone number.

(Prime Minister visits NaenaeBoxing Academy) John Key is agreat rolemodel for these kids.Like themKeywas not dealt thebest hand of cards. Hopefullythey’ll see just what you canachieve if you don’t spend yourlife whingeing and being angry. –Paso

(Fracas over WickedCampervans slogans) A betterideawould be if they painted‘‘Keep LEFT!’’ all over them. –Sheryl Bates

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RATES GRAB NOT ONWhile growing community

facilities and protecting theenvironment is essential, it needsto be done within the‘‘affordability of ratepayers’’ – notsimply based on council’sfinancial reserves or its capacityto borrow.

The rate of inflation is .01 percent, real national disposableincome per capita fell 0.4 per centfor the year. Most income earners,including fixed income earnerssuch as superannuitants,wouldn’t be receiving anythinglike the increases demanded bycouncils.

Every council has its own coststructure, resources and uniqueasset base. It’s not a justificationfor high rating increases to say weare the lowest rating council at 2.7per cent in the region or we have afantastic credit rating to go on aspending spree regardless of whatelse is happening with ratepayers’incomes or other issues affectingthe NZ economy.

The Greater WellingtonRegional Council is completelyout of control. Currently it wantsan increase of 7.9 per cent for

2016-17 on top of the 9.8 per centfor 2015-16 and 5.73 per cent for2015/14. Christchurch’s councilstarted at 7 per cent and is nowcelebrating the fact that it hasreduced its draft rate increase to 5per cent for 2016-17 year.

Ratepayers have to live withintheir means, business is in acompetitive environment and hasto pass its costs increases ontoconsumers (including localratepayers) at a fair price in orderto survive, they don’t needexcessive rate increases orcouncil competing against them,for example in property deals orthe proposed gym at the HuiaPool. The gym project should goback to drawing board along withthe Hutt River gold-platedprotection $150m plus project.Taking out the purchase of the 79properties opposite the CBDwould be a good start.

The HCC debt level isballooning out of control,expecting to reach $135.0m in2015-16 and $154.0m by June 2017.

Cr Milne made some validpoints in his viewpoint article inthe Hutt News last week. Themayor and councillors would be

wise to listen more carefully to hisarguments.

Kevin ChamberlainLower Hutt

GYM FEVER SLATEDI suppose it is fashionable to

attach a gym to anything that theCouncil builds.

The extension to the Huiaswimming pool is to have one.There is a precedent to this as agym was added to the Naenae poolwhen it was built.

This was in the days beforethere were really any commercialones around. The wearyswimmers will now have a lift toget them up to the gym. Surely ifthat is needed they won’t be in afit condition to use the facility.

I wonder if the refurbishedtown hall is getting a gym also asthe council employees may needto refresh themselves after a goodnight’s sleep.

The Naenae hub [ what an overused term that has become ] willsurely need a gymnasium also.Does the new indoor facility atTaita have a gym?

How about the War MemorialLibrary? Add one there, too. The

ratepayers won’t notice,hopefully.

Now if the council has moneyto spare, why not put housing onthat vacant land opposite Epunistation?

It has been growing weeds for afew years now and it could well beput to good use.

Ray HyndmanAvalon

FIRMS TAKE ALL THE RISKSAs a small business owner I

was horrified at the article in lastweek’s issue with a city councilcandidate suggesting the $200,000which currently goes annually tothe Hutt Valley Chamber ofCommerce be diverted to thecity’s community houses.

Chamber CEO Mark Futterand his small team giveinvaluable support to both LowerHutt and Upper Hutt businesses,most of them small enterprises,with a regular and variedprogramme of excellentnetworking opportunities andskills/training courses.


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The Chamber is, of course, avoluntary organisation andwithout council funding could notprovide the current level ofexpertise which attracts an everincreasing membership.

I would remind this councilcandidate standing under theLabour umbrella that withoutbusinesses there would be no jobs,and no income generated to payout benefits or indeed run thecountry.

Small business and theirowners deserve respect. They takeall the risks and do not have theluxury of regular governmenthandouts or salaries/wages.

Leigh Sutton,Stokes Valley

GAVE US HEADROOMWe should be thankful that in

2009 the Hutt City Council’s debtin 2016 was projected to be $38m. Itleft plenty of headroom for therejuvenation of the city weembarked on in 2011, thesubsequent under-estimation ofthose projects, while continuingthe same high service levelsprovided. Had the debt forecastfor 2016 been at a high level, wewould either have had to continuewith the slow pace of communityinfrastructure renewal,significantly increase rates,reduce services or a combinationof all three.

Max Shierlaw,Hutt City councillor

FRESH APPROACH NEEDEDI was particularly interested in

the article ‘Fresh start on LivingWage’ as well as your editorialcomments. As a result of thefeatured article on Fresh DeskCleaning Company, it would be avery interesting exercise tocompare their charge out rates,per hour, compared to charge outrates of competitor cleaningcompanies which insist on payingjust the minimum wage.

I imagine there would be verylittle difference, and would give afair indication of the exploitationof workers being paid theminimum wage.

In your editorial youmentioned Archie Kerr, theretired paediatrician, whocommented on those families withadequate resources being able tomake better provision for theirfamilies. Archie came from aprofession in which he wouldhave first hand knowledge of thedifficulties many familiesexperienced, making adequateprovision for their children. Hehas been retired for some yearsnow, and could well be unfamiliarwith present day situations.

It begs the question of why wehave 300,000 kids thought to beliving in poverty and puts asearchlight on the need for agreatly improved wage structurein this country. I have long heldthe view that a lowly backbencherin the Parliament, without any

meaningful qualification otherthan a frequently exercised gift ofthe gab, holding down a salary inexcess of $156,000 per annum, hasabsolutely no idea of the travailsbeing faced by families trying tolive on the minimum wage, and asa result of their continuingdisinterest in the subject, aredoing nothing to upset the statusquo.

Peter Grove,Lower Hutt

NOT IF IT’S COMPULSORYIf employers can afford to pay

the living wage (‘Living wagedebate is too important to ignore’,HN, March 15) that’s great, so longas they arrive at the decisionvoluntarily.

Employers AND employeesneed to benefit from each other.That means an employer getting areturn that justifies the wage, andthe employee having and keepinga job.

With a compulsory living wagethough, the state interferes in –and may even destroy – themutually beneficial relationshipbetween employer and employee.By dictating the minimum anemployee must be paid, theopportunity for both sides to ‘cuttheir cloth’ is taken away. Yes,some employers are largecorporations. But many othersare small start-ups.

Lindsay MitchellEastbourne (Abridged)

Rationale forchange shallow

GORDON CAMPBELLTalking politics

‘‘If and when NewZealand becomes arepublic, there willbe a compellingreason for changingthe flag.’’

New Zealanders willembrace change, ifgiven good reason todo so.

In 1993, we voted to change ourentire voting system.

By contrast, last week’sdecisive rejection of the new flagdesign merely underlined theshallow rationale for change.

After 114 years of the currentflag, we were suddenly being toldthere was a pressing need todifferentiate it from theAustralian flag. Not good enough.

If and when New Zealandbecomes a republic, there will bea compelling reason for changingthe flag, and it will carry the day.

The flag outcome wasn’t theonly disappointment last week forPrime Minister John Key.

After reaching a confidentialsettlement of the Teapot Tapedefamation suit brought againsthim by freelance photographerBradley Ambrose, Key chose tofeel out whether he could pass thebill – size unknown – on to thetaxpayer, by tapping into theleader’s fund earmarked forparliamentary business.

It didn’t fly.Inadvertently, the episode

threw a spotlight on to theSpeakers’ rules for how thesemonies can (and can’t) be usedlegitimately.

True, MPs can use them forlegal costs, provided they arisefrom legitimate parliamentarybusiness, as approved by theSpeaker and party leader.

Fatally for Key’s response tothe Tea Party fracas – given thathe claimed to be acting asNational Party leader at the time– the rules also say that ‘‘workdirectly related to theadministration or management ofa political party’’ and‘‘electioneering’’ do not count asvalid parliamentary business.

Key might have done better toclaim he was acting as PM, since‘‘processes related to theformation of a government’’ and

‘‘participating in party meetingsrelating to post-electionstrategies’’ do qualify within therules.

What the Ambrose outcomeusefully showed was the safetyfence around the leader’s fund.

If Key had been allowed to puthis defamation case on the publictab, this would have, in effect,turned the leader’s parliamentarybudget into an electioneeringslush fund.

Clearly, that isn’t the intentionof the rules.

In passing, last week’s episodealso demonstrated that even partyleaders retain some level ofpersonal responsibility forwhatever they say in public.

However, Key did manage atleast one important unilateraldecision last week.

One of the quirks of ourconstitutional system is thatPrime Ministers can pick anyone

who impresses them to be ourhead of state for the next fiveyears.

Key chose Dame Patsy Reddyas Governor-General. Both ofKey’s picks – Reddy and currentGovernor-General JerryMateparae – have had recentworking connections to thesecurity services.

Immediately before hisappointment, Mateparae headedthe Government CommunicationsSecurity Bureau. Reddy has justco-written an extensive review ofthe SIS and GCSB.

Is such proximity to oursecurity services an entirelydesirable thing for our head ofstate, and should the PrimeMinister enjoy unfettered abilityto select the person for the job?

Presumably, when NewZealand next chooses a flagdesign, these kind ofconstitutional issues will be partof the debate.

Half mast for the proponents for change

Amajor reason the RSAhad favoured retainingthe current flag was thatNew Zealanders had

fought and died under it.Of course they weren’t fighting

for a piece of cloth but what itstood for – their kith and kin, theKiwi way of life and ourdemocracy.

And in a democratic vote, thepeople have spoken. Of a bigturnout (67.3 per cent of enrolledvoters), 56.6 per cent wanted tokeep the current flag vs 43.1 percent who liked the black, blue, red

stars and silver fern alternative.There’s no point in sour grapes

from the supporters for change(this writer included!).

The pros and cons werevigorously debated up and downthe country and even if thesupport for change was muchhigher than many commentatorsand early polling predicted, it wasa clear-cut victory for the currentflag.

Nevertheless, one wonders ifthe Kyle Lockwood design mighthave just made it given a littlemore time. It certainly seemed the

fern flag was being run up a risingnumber of flagpoles around theHutt Valley in the last week ortwo before the vote.

And at least some of those whovoted appeared to have beenmotivated by giving flag changeproponent John Key the finger,rather than voicing concern aboutthe proposed new design. I

But it could also be arguedNational Party voters backed flagchange because Key did. What ashame we couldn’t remove thepolitics from the entire saga, andjust debated the merits of the

designs and what they stood for.For those who wanted a

distinctly New Zealand flagmarkedly different fromAustralia’s, and without anothernation’s flag in the top corner, thereal worry is that it could bemany years, even decades, beforethe matter is tested again. The $26million cost of the process causedsuch a fuss it will be a very bravepolitician who champions thecause.

Perhaps the flag issue will beraised in a future debate onwhether we should be a republic.

Our neighbours in Australia areasking questions about their tiesto the monarchy.

But is there any strong moodin New Zealand to sever our linksto the Queen? The Royals areharmless enough, have aninteresting history and don’t costus anything (except when theyvisit).

We seem destined to have theUnion Jack and the stars of theSouthern Cross fluttering fromour flagpoles for many, manyyears ahead.

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John Key has been called the Teflon-man for his ability to shrug off controversies. He and Masterpet chief executive Sean Duggan had a laugh when he met his

rubber chew toy version at the opening of the company’s new premises in Lower Hutt last week. PHOTO: JOANNA PIATEK

The Prime Minister is used tobeing chewed over by critics. OnWednesday he was face to facewith a Key that suffers real bites.

John Key was presented with arubber chew toy in his likenesswhen he opened the new $8million headquarters and distri-bution centre of award-winningbusiness Masterpet in Gracefield,Lower Hutt.

The Prime Ministerremembered an earlier Masterpetpet chew toy in the likeness of for-mer PM Helen Clark, which heenjoyed watching beingdemolished by a dog.

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Masterpet moved into their7245 square metre warehouse,with 762sqm of office space morethan 12 months ago but chiefexecutive Sean Duggan said themanagement team really wantedKey to be part of the official open-ing.

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Alan Loan is refusing to agree to a request to help pay for a new bridge to

access his Baring Head property.

A dispute between Alan Loanand the regional council overreplacing the Baring Headbridge is heading to court.

Last month we reported thatLoan was refusing to contribute$224,000 towards the $750,000needed for a new bridge.

Loan has to cross the bridgeto access his land next to theBaring Head lighthouse com-plex.

Loan believes he is beingasked to subsidise a bridge thatwould be part of the RimutakaCycle Trail.

Greater Wellington RegionalCouncil environmental man-ager Nigel Cory said all theother bridge users have agreedto contribute their share of thecost.

Loan had until the end ofFebruary to agree to the pay-ment and Corry said the councilwould now let the courts decidethe issue.

The council was still willingto sit down with Loan to try andreach a settlement, he said.

Loan had not responded to alawyer’s letter and Corry saidthe council’s only option waslegal action to bring the matterto a head.

Corry said it had been knownfor many years the bridgeneeded to be replaced on safetygrounds.

Loan used the access pointdaily, and it should have come

as ‘‘no surprise’’ that he wouldhave to contribute towards thereplacement cost.

Parks manager Amanda Coxsaid there had been numerousengineer’s reports.

The latest suggested thebridge could only be used forvehicular use for another threeyears. During that time it wouldhave to be regularly inspectedand she said the council mustbegin planning the process toreplace it.

If the bridge was closed tovehicles it would still be able tobe used by cyclists and walkers.

The regional council neededvehicular access to maintain the

lighthouse complex and run theEast Harbour Regional Park.

Loan does not agree thebridge needs replacing andquestions why the councilrecently spent $45,000 on main-tenance.

He refuses to accept that hehas to contribute towards thecost and can see no point inreplying to the legal threat.

‘‘I don’t mind going to court, Ihave been to court before andbeaten them. I have donenothing wrong, so I am notworried.’’

Loan does not have a lawyerand said he had no money tocontribute towards the bridge.

Bringing change in Wainuiomata‘‘You’ll never doanything betterthan donate akidney.’’Tony Stephens

Development Wainuiomata is agroup that is all about ‘‘makinga difference’’ and that is a themeits next guest speaker focuseson.

Born and bred Wainui manTony Stephens is a renaltransplant nurse at WellingtonHospital.

He encourages people tothink about donating a kidneyand facilitates the process forenabling that to happen.

‘‘You’ll never do anythingbetter than donate a kidney.Donating a kidney will make areal difference to the life ofsomeone with kidney disease,’’

he says. Stephens will speak onFriday April 1 (7am fornetworking and a cooked/conti-nental breakfast, $20) at LouiseBilderbeck Hall, at 102 Main RdWainuiomata. RSVP by email:[email protected] by noonWednesday March 30.

City councillor MargaretWillard said future speaker

topics include drug testing inthe workplace, the stories ofsuccessful local businesses, anda local body election forum.

About 40 people at Febru-ary’s business breakfast wereinspired by speaker ManiMalaeulu, who talked abouthelping the youth ofWainuiomata to become thebest version of themselvesthrough mentoring.

Willard, who is president ofDevelopment Wainuiomata,says it’s gratifying to see thegrowing numbers attending andthe connections made in thecommunity.


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Josh Jordan, 10, can matchathletes twice his age andheight.

The St Brendan’s Schoolpupil has blitzed a 5-kilometrerun in 19 minutes 28 secondsand he crossed the line first inthe 5km run in the 25th annualHutt News fun run and walkearlier this month (21m.38s).

In fact his biggest challengeis learning to pace himself.

‘‘He goes at it like a bull at agate,’’ Josh’s father Ed says.

Josh started running aboutthree years ago. With not muchpractice he entered the HuttValley schools cross-countryevent at Harcourt Park in hisyear 3 and year 4 ‘‘and prettymuch out of the blue came thirdin both’’, Ed says.

Since then he has joinedTrentham United Harriers,where Ed says Darryl Robinsonputs in heaps of work with thekids.

Lower Hutt’s Saturdaymorning Parkruns are a chanceto Josh to pace out his favourite5km distance; it was in the lastparkrun before Christmas thathe set his 19:28 best time.

Earlier this month theyoungster was to tackle his first10km run in the Round theVines event.

Josh says he gets out for runsthree or four times a week, andset himself goals of going faster.

Test yourself on a Hutt parkrunMore than 200 parkruns havetaken place along the RiverTrail since a Lower Hutt leg ofthe worldwide running conceptstarted in 2012.

Parkruns are free, 5kmrunning and walking eventswhich use a simple barcodesystem to enable participants tokeep track of the times they set.

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Delivering Easter cheerfor prisoners’ childrenJENNY RIPPON

The Easter Bunny, aka Soroptimist member Caryl Cook, leaves Jesters

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inmates.

Lower Hutt Soroptimist Clubmembers have been very busyover the past few weekscollecting and wrapping Eastergoodies for gift parcels.

The club put together morethan 100 parcels which theydelivered to the Angel TreeFoundation for distribution tothe children of prison inmatesthroughout the Hutt Valley.

The children love gettingtheir parcels and for some it isthe only Easter eggs they get.

The Angel Tree Foundationworks to reduce the potentialoffending of the children ofprisoners. It focuses onbreaking the cycle of inter-generational crime, as researchindicates children of prisonersare up to seven times morelikely to offend than other chil-dren.

When the Foundationdelivered the Soroptimist Easterparcels last year, they foundthat this contact helped create abridge between them and theprisoners’ families. Once thisbond is established the familiesare more likely to access thecourses and services that theyneed to go forward in life.

The Easter parcels containedgoodies donated by Soroptimistsas well as from the local com-munity. The Soroptimists wouldespecially like to thankJ.H.Whittaker and Sons, theCountdown stores at Lower

Hutt, Queensgate, Petone andWainuiomata, Pak ‘n’ SaveLower Hutt, The WarehouseLower Hutt, the New Worldstores at Silverstream andLower Hutt and Loukoumi fortheir Turkish delight.

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Crashes prompt SH2 upgradeJIM CHIPP

One death and 19 seriouslyinjured in accidents in 10 yearshave prompted a safety upgradeof the Carterton-to-Mastertonhighway in the next year.

The NZ Transport Agencyproposes spending an estimated$2.7 million installing more sidebarriers and removing someroadside hazards, such as powerpoles and fences.

Six accidents on the route inthe last five years injured sevenpeople seriously, and in the pre-vious five-year period, eightaccidents killed one person and

resulted in serious injuries to 12others.

Five accidents involved lossof control, two were head-oncrashes, two were at intersec-tions and there were four mid-block.

The agency has identified theroad as one where there couldbe ‘‘quick wins’’ from potentialshort-term safety work.

The Wellington RegionalTransport Committee agreed toadd the project to the regionalland transport plan last week.

Masterton mayor LynPatterson said she would beloathe to see crash barriers

added to the whole length of SH2from Carterton to Masterton.

She was also concerned thatthis safety project had takenprecedence over tworoundabouts which Mastertonroad planners had beenrequested 10 years ago at JNLand at the Ngaumutawa Rd-SH2intersection, the turn off to theheavy traffic bypass.

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Attitude is key,PM tells boxersJohn Key could match some of the NaenaeAcademy boxers’ tough start in life. His fatherdied when he was six, and he grew up in apoor household. But attitude and hard workwould take you a long way, Key said, ‘‘and youguys are demonstrating that’’.

Those listening to the speeches during the PM’s visit last week included, from left, Grant Quinn (coach), Jonathan Sceats,Levi Keene, Ryan McLaughlan, Izzy Waitere, Muhammad Mohibi, Jazhan Parker and Mark Savelio. PHOTOS: SIMON EDWARDS

Tom Trask told the invited guests that at Naenae Boxing Academy he haddiscovered fitness, fulfilment and ‘‘brothers’’ who would support him.

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FAMILYIntroduction to Social Media,from the Stepping Up computerseries at Hutt City Libraries. Get toknowmore about Facebook,Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn.Wainuiomata Community Library,WednesdayMarch 30, noon-2pm.Registration is essential. See website,phone 570 6633 or visit your library.Films by Starlight: Catch a freeoutdoors screening of ET. Queens DrReserve, Wainuiomata, Friday April 1,7.30pm. Bring a rug, bean bag or lowchair. No dogs allowed. Food anddrink will be on sale.Trolley action: The Rotary Club ofUpper Hutt is holding its annualTrolley Derby for kids of ALL ages(even the ones who should be oldenough to know better) on SaturdayApril 2, adjacent to the StuartMcKaskill water storage lakes at TeMarua. See the club’s Facebook pageor just turn up on the day to enter.Sausage sizzle, trophies for thewinners.Cat Show: Dominion ShorthairedCat Club is holding its annual AllBreeds show, featuring pedigree,domestic and companion long &short haired kittens and cats. KittenInn, Kelson, will have kittens foradoption. Call Christine, 976 0069 or027 776 5247 to enter a cat.Saturday April 2, Naenae CommunityHall, cnr Treadwell and Everest Ave,9am-3.30pm. Adult $4, child $2.50.Team Naenae Family FunGardening Day, Saturday April 2,11am -2pm at the CommunityGarden, Treadwell St, near theCommunity Hall . BYO picnic lunch,enjoy gardening activities for allages, quiz, free BBQ, gardening tips.All welcome.An Evening with Allyson Gofton:Gofton shares the stories and bakingof some of our great farmingfamilies, including those fromKarlaMatthews, fromWaiorongomaiStation, Wairarapa, whowill appearwith her at the Upper Hutt CossieClub onMonday April 4, 7pm, for alaunch of the new cook bookHomestead Baking. $5 entryincludes a free drink.Introduction to Digital Photos,from the Stepping Up computerseries at Hutt City Libraries. Get toknow how to transfer photos to acomputer, how to attach, send andstore photos. Wednesday April 6 atWainuiomata Community Library,

noon-2pm, or Friday April 8, 10am-noon at Stokes Valley Library. Free.Registration is essential. See website,phone 570 6633 or visit your library.Mind, Body, Spirit Fair: Stallsoffering books, crystals, privatespiritual readings, aromatherapy oils,astrological readings, body talksessions, Animal Readings (bring aphoto). Gold coin entry, Walter NashCentre, Saturday April 9, 10am-4pm.Big Sunday Lunch: a fundraiser forWaterloo School. Great food, bouncycastles, an outdoor craft market andlots of games. There will be liveentertainment by The Howlers, TheShenanigans and the pupils ofWaterloo School. Martin Bosley isback to judge the Big Brownie BakeOff. There’s a section for children(free entry) and adults (gold coinentry). Sunday April 10, 11am-2pm.Baby and Child event: Prelovedand new toys, clothes andaccessories for under fives, a playarea, cake stand, entertainment,raffles. Saturday April 9, 9am-12.30pm, at the Upper Hutt CossieClub. $2 Adult, children free.Proceeds to Plunket and ParentsCentre.Andrew Francis – That DearLittle Home in the Bay: Hear

author Andrew Francis speak aboutthe research that went into her booktelling the story of Taumaru, the Bellfamily’s home in Lowry Bay, whichwas offered to the New ZealandGovernment in 1916 as aconvalescent home for New Zealandwounded soldiers. A RememberingWW1 – 100 Years On event. SaturdayApril 9, 11am-noon at PetoneCommunity Library. Free.Family History drop-in clinic:Genealogy specialist Tricia, and KrisfromNaenae Library, can help withfamily history enquiries and answerquestions on the secondWednesdayof eachmonth, including April 13,11am-12.30pm, at Naenae Library.Free.

Walk It Out: Walking group leavesfromMoera Community House, 107Randwick Cres., every Tuesday at11am. Free. A chance to get activeand hang out with others. Info:Lorraine Dick, 568-9836.

COMMUNITYTimebank Information Evening:Hear about how you can use yourtime to earn credits and to pay forgetting help with stuff. It’s a greatway tomeet others and it’s fun.

WednesdayMarch 30, AlicetownCommunity Centre, 38 Victoria St,7.30-9pm. Formore [email protected]

Epilepsy speakers: Neurologist IanRosemergy, with Susan Hill, willspeak on the Ketogenic Diet andhow it may help prevent seizures. Ofinterest to anyone affected byepilepsy, their families, friends andcarers. ThursdayMarch 31,6-8.30pm,Walter Nash Centre, TaineSt, Taita. To register, phone 0800EPILEPSY (374 537) or [email protected]

Conservation and Ecology:integrating humans into the sciencestory. A talk byWayne Linklater,Director of Victoria University ofWellington’s Biodiversity andRestoration Ecology Centre, at CafeScientifique, ThursdayMarch 31,6-7.15pm,Wholly Bagels, 34 KnightsRd, Lower Hutt. Free entry.

Lunch & Learn: workshop onproducing a One Page Business Plan.A robust and agile business plan inregular use is like having a blueprintfor success. Come and learn how todevelop one. From a series of bootcamps/workshops run by Hutt CityLibraries. $5. Taita Library, Friday

April 1, 12.30pm–2.15pm

Hearing Association: JohnMcGuigan, Health & DisabilityAdvocate will give a talk onconsumer rights at 10amTuesdayApril 5 at the Hearing AssociationRooms 342Waiwhetu Rd, LowerHutt. Morning tea follows. AllWelcome.

Community of Learning,Wainuiomata: The eight schools ofWainuiomata want to work together,andwith parents, to raise theachievement levels of all students. Apublicmeeting to share possibilitiesand opportunities will happen onTuesday, April 12, 7-9pm at theWainuiomata Community Centre.

Hutt Valley Writers’ Group: meetsat Petone Community House everysecond and fourthWednesday at7.30pm. All writers welcome.

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❚ Bikes vs Cars – 6pm, Fri April 8(Sweden, 2015) This documentaryexplores how cyclists around theworld are trying tomake their citiesmore enjoyable to ride in. Paneldiscussion follows on cycling issuesinWellington.❚ TheTriplets of Belleville – 2:30pm,Sat April 9 (France/Belgium, 2003)Animation set during the Tour deFrance, an utterly charming storyfor all ages.❚ unReal – 7pm, Fri April 15 & 7pm,Sat April 16 (USA, 2015) StunningMTB film that celebrates breakingfree from the confines of reality andventuring into a boundlessworld.Screenswith a short 1985 homemovie ofmountain biking inWellington.

New Zealand audiovisual archiveNga Taonga Sound & Vision isgearing up for the inaugural NewZealand Bicycle Film Festival

Running April 5-16, theprogramme is crammedwithbicycle related films, workshops,panel discussions and competitions.Alongside internationally acclaimedcycle-relatedmovies, the best two-wheeler reels from the archive’scollectionwill be shown.

If you fancy yourself a speeddemon, come along to Nga Taonga(84 Taranaki St, Wgtn) between5pm and 6pmon Friday April 8 forGoldsprints, where Bicycle Junctionwill set you up to race your friendsor the clock for a chance towinprizes.

For a gold coin, students can seewhat bike life was like when ourparents, grandparents and greatgrandparents were kids.

The Big Bike Film Night April 9 or13, is a chance to see a great rangeof short bike films from around theworld. Screenings have been sell-outs in Rotorua, Taupo, andCambridge. Entry $20, which

includes a contribution to the Bikesin Schools Charitable Trust. Book tosecure a spot.

❚ Tickets and further information atwww.ngataonga.org.nz


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Lower Hutt Stroke Club, meets atKnox Church Hall, 574 High St, LowerHutt on the second Tuesday of eachmonth, 1.30pm. Information, supportand companionship to people whohave had a stroke, with guestspeakers, entertainment andactivities. Contact the coordinator on569-4132.Wainuiomata Community Choirmeets every Thursday [email protected], St Stephens Church,106Main RoadWainuiomata (beforethe Homedale shops). Newmembers very welcome. The choir ismarking its 40th year with ananniversary concert in April. PhoneMiriam 589-7748.

The West and the Middle East:The involvement ofWesternpowersin the demarcation of stateswithin theMiddle East accounts formuch of today’s tensions. These arefrequently expressed in religiouslydefined enmities as well as theterritorial ambitions of jihadists, chiefof which is ISIS. In an attempt to offera balanced view on the issues, DrChristopher van der Krogt of Massey

University will be interviewed byNoel Cheer for the St Andrew’s Trustfor the Study of Religion and Society,12.15-1pm, Tuesday April 12, StAndrew’s, 30 The Terrace,Wellington.CAB in Taita: Citizens AdviceBureau is now in theWalter NashCentre, Taita everyWednesday 1 –3pm. Come and see us for any issueyoumay have. Not sure? Ask us.The Koha Cafe: Fresh andnutritious lunches and treatsmadeat Great Start, 111 Eastern Hutt Rd,Taita, 10am-1pm every Friday.Payment by koha/donation.Book discussion group: Our smallfriendly daytime groupmeets inLower Hutt on the second andfourth of themonth, Wed.morning.Formore information ring 567-7203.Bubbling Spring, TaiChi andQogong: suitable for all ages. TaiChibenefits include breathing, balance,flexability, co-ordination. Friendlyclasses now at Senior Citizens roomsWestfield towers 45 Knights Rd.Fridays at 10-11am (12-30pm on thethird Friday of eachmonth);Tuesdays 2-3pm at St Davids,

Seddon St Naenae. Ph Jane577-1044.

Menopause Workshop: hosted byRaewyn Richardson. Looks at therole of diet, natural health,medications and other holistictreatments. Upper HuttWomen’sCentre, 6 Sinclair St, Tuesday April 5,7.30-8.30pm. Free. Phone 5270017or email [email protected] tobook.

SPORTStrapping and Massageworkshop: For sports coaches,players and parents. ProActivephysiotherapists will provide ahands on strapping sessionincluding the basics for shoulders,knees and ankles. Basicmassagetechniques that can be used onathletes alongwith self-massage(includes using foam rollers). Dressappropriately. $20, Walter NashCentre, WednesdayMarch 30,6-8.30pm.More info, Ellie or Chris atActivation on 04 527 2113 or [email protected] Fun Day at Hutt Bowling

Club: Try your hand at lawn bowls at6Myrtle St, Lower Hutt on SundayApril 3, from 2 pm. Bowls is fastbecoming a sport for youngerpeople. Flat soled shoes necessary.No fees; drinks available to purchase.Formore info ring the club at 5663839.ANZ Future Ferns: A celebration ofnetball for year 1-6 students. Everyparticipant will have the opportunityto interact with local ANZchampionship players. Activities,games, autographs. Year 1 & 2 11am-12pm, Year 3 & 4 12.30-1.30pm, Year5 & 6 2-3pm, Saturday April 9 atWalter Nash Centre. $5. 0800BUYTIX Parents who come along towatch don’t need to register.Heretaunga Boxing Club’sannual tournament, TheProfessionals Recreation Hall,Expressions, Upper Hutt, SaturdayApril 9, 6pm. Adult $20, child $10 atthe door.Extreme Enduro: Final round ofthe national extreme enduro series,MoonshineMotocross track, BullsRun Rd, Upper Hutt, Sunday April 10.

ARTSContemporary jewellery: GrayStreetWorkshop (Adelaide) Partnersand jewellery artists — CatherineTruman, Sue Lorraine & Jess Dare —talk about their practice and latestexhibition Theatre of Detail, which isshowing at The National inChristchurchMarch 29-April 23.Saturday April 2, 2pm at the Dowseartmuseum. Free.

Mix – Totally Awesome: PlusWanganui Arts – InterwovenPortfolios, 10am-4pm daily until April3 at the Hutt Art Centre, 9-11 MyrtleSt, Lower Hutt

Late Lounge: A Girl NamedMo’sunique brand of soulful electronica isled by the vocal talents of MoanaEte, accentuated by the rhythmsection of Slade Butler andMarcusGurtner. Together, the three piececombine elements of electronicawith the distinct R&B grind ofMo’sincredible vocals. Thursday April 7,7pm at the Dowse. Koha

fireDDD: Sculptural exhibition by 10students from The LearningConnexion, running April 5-17 atOdlins Gallery, Hutt Art Centre, CnrMyrtle and Huia Sts, Lower Hutt,10am-4pm. Free Entry.

The Learning Connexion StudentArt Exhibition: Jewellery, 3Dsculptures, paintings, prints andmore. Opening night Thursday April7, 6-9pm. Then daily 10am-4pm, untilApril 10, at 182 Eastern Hutt Rd, Taita.Free entry.

A Kiss on the Bottom: Thought-provoking and funny play based in ahospital cancer ward. This HuttRepertory Theatre production runsApril 13-23 at Theatre 108, 108Oxford Terrace, Epuni. Shows are8pm except for 3pmmatinees on16th and 17th, with no performanceonMonday 18th. Bookings orenquiries, 939 7529.

From the Venice Biennale to TheDowse Art Museum: This is thefirst time thework of Liu Jianhua,one of China’s best knowncontemporary artists, is being shownin NZ. He presents two full-galleryinstallations at The Dowse: one ofthe artist’s signature works of over1,500 everyday objects cast in whiteporcelain including teddy bears,hammers and stilettos, and a newwork (never before shown outside ofChina) of glistening pools of gold-coated porcelain. Until June 26.

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New track a ‘stairway to heaven’Wellington’s newest walking track is not forthe faint-hearted. It packs a punishing 492steps and one of the toughest ascents in theregion.

Te Araroa’s Rob Wakelin is confident

the Paekakariki track will quickly

become a ‘must do’ in the region.

A $1.4million custom-built track, tobe officially opened on April 9, runs10 kilometres alongside StateHighway 1 between Paekakariki andPukerua Bay, above the NorthIslandmain trunk line.

The Paekakariki Escarpmenttrack is part of Te Araroa – NewZealand’s Trail, a 3000km routestretching fromCape Reinga toBluff.

RobWakelin, chief executiveofficer of Te Araroa, said walkersneeded to beat a series of longsteep staircases, but the stunningviews of the Tasman Sea and SouthIsland from the summitmake it likea stairway to heaven.

The build started in 2011 afteryears of planning and fundraising.

Previously walkers were forcedtowalk along the CentennialHighway.

Wakelin said the four-hour walkoffered amagnificent New Zealandtrack experience, including two40-metre swing bridges andMaoriarchaeological sites.

‘‘It’s no doddle with a summit220metres above sea level. But it’sa great place to stop, take somedeep breaths and enjoy thewonderof the track’s views.’’

People need to register for theopen day events. See te-araroa-stairway-to-heaven.eventbrite.com.

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Laughs, tears with half-truthsPAULINE PRENDERGAST OFHUTT REPERTORY

A Kiss on the Bottom, Hutt Repertory Theatre’s production of a play based on whether cancer patients are being given the full story by medical staff, includes

actors, from left, Erin Howell, Janet van Polanen, Christina Hearn, Sarah Williams, Karen Barris and Rachel Hope.

Many of us have been there – amedical situation where we feeljolly sure that we’re not being toldthe full story; that things, possiblybad things, are being kept fromus, possibly with the best ofintentions.

How did you deal with it?Hutt Repertory Theatre’s pro-

duction of A Kiss on the Bottom, byFrank Vickery, is a bittersweetcomedy about three women whoare in hospital for cancer treat-ment. Each of the women mustcope with not only the

uncertainties of their health, butwith the secrets and half-truthswhich are maintained by thenursing staff and relations.

Brash but endearing Marlene(played by Janet van Polanen) isdetermined to be out in time forher daughter’s wedding in twoweeks’ time. She can’t resist inter-fering in the lives of all on theward with results that are annoy-ing yet often funny.

Lucy (Rachel Hope) has a fam-ily who seem to show more con-cern for her house than herhealth.

June (Sarah Williams) is leav-ing as soon as she has had her

tests but Marlene still manages tofind out something about her thatmaybe she didn’t want made pub-lic.

Grace (Karen Barris), once soelegant, is nearing the end of hertreatment; the staff have removedthe mirrors so she cannot see her-self. She appears resigned to herfate, but still manages to surprise.

Every ward has its favouritenurse, and this ward is no excep-tion. Bev (Erin Howell) is cheer-ful, efficient, kind – but with herown dark secret. Nurse Rose isplayed by Christine Hearn.

Director Debbie Williams saysthis play is devilishly humorous

and profoundly poignant.‘‘It has chirpy, cheeky chitchat,

forcible friendships and stirringsentiment. A Kiss on the Bottom issubtly thought-provoking andunmistakably amusing,’’ she said.

❚ The season runsWednesday April 13to Saturday April 23 at Theatre 108, 108

Oxford Terrace, Epuni. Shows are at

8pm except for 3pm matinees on

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th, with no

performance on Monday 18th.

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Shorterjoins jazzfestival

‘‘Shorter was one ofthe three mostimportant men injazz composition.

American jazz giant WayneShorter has been signed as aheadline act for the WellingtonJazz Festival.

Shorter will perform at theOpera House on June 8.

Jazz legend Wynton Marsalis,who has recently been inWellington performing at the NewZealand Festival, said Shorterwas a genius not to be missed.

‘‘Wayne Shorter’s music istuneful and harmonically sophis-ticated, and wherever he has gonethere have been majorinnovations and points of interestfor the history of jazz,’’ Marsalissaid.

Along with Duke Ellington andThelonius Monk, Shorter was oneof the three most important menin jazz composition, he said.

Shorter will perform with hisquartet.

The quartet are widelyregarded as jazz’s premier work-ing ensemble, offering dynamiccompositions and electrifyingimprovisation.

From timeless jazz standardslike Footprints through to the 2013hit Without a Net, Shortercontinues to be one of the mostinfluential saxophone players inhistory.

The Wellington Jazz Festivalruns from June 8 till 12.

The full jazz festival lineupwill be announced on April 12.

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Smoke shopwon’t selllegal highsJARED NICOLL

A chain-store selling drug paraphernalia willmove into Lower Hutt but it won’t ever be sellinghighs, the owner says.

A group of High St business owners met HuttCity Council staff earlier this month to raise con-cerns about a Shosha store planning to sellsmoking-related products in the CBD later thisyear.

One of the group told Fairfax Media they felt‘‘afraid that having a legal high retailer soreadily accessible in our CBD will be damaging tothe youth and impressionable citizens of ourtown’’.

"Children and teenagers, especially, should nothave easy access to the advertising and temp-tation of legal highs, R18 products, and illegaldrug paraphernalia.’’

However, Shosha group managing directorAbhinav Gupta said Shosha stores around thecountry had not sold legal highs since the nationalgovernment made them illegal more than a yearago.

‘‘To be honest with you, even if legal highs evercome back, we will not apply for a licence to sell itneither because it is just too much hassle with thecustomers and media.

‘‘We only sell shisha and hookah-relatedproducts, and vaping-related products.’’

Gupta said the Lower Hutt store would alsoprovide storage for a Wellington City shopbecause some shisha vases could be up to twometres tall.

City councillor Margaret Cousins, chair of thecouncil’s policy and regulatory committee, saidstaff would check Shosha followed the council’slocal approved products policy which restrictedlegal highs shops to part of the CBD and JacksonSt in Petone, and banned them from openingwithin 200 metres of each other.

"Both the designated sites are high traffic, highvisibility, commercial areas that benefit from agreater level of surveillance by both the publicand in some areas CCTV.’’

While the council was unable to ban the drugsoutright, ‘‘We are concerned by the potentialharm to our communities and so we decided wewould establish a restriction on trade’’.

In a nutshell, the Psychoactive Substances Act2013 basically banned the sale of legal highs whiletesting and manufacturing methods wereinvestigated.

It also gave councils the power to controlwhere highs might be sold in future.

Child porn mansent to prisonA Lower Hutt child pornography distributor hasbeen sent to prison after being busted by a covertpolice officer.

Paul Donald Tilyard, 62, was sentenced oneight charges of distributing and eight charges ofpossessing objectionable material, namely childporn images, in the Hutt Valley District Court onMarch 23.

While the majority showed naked boys agedabout eight to 14 years old.

Reading from a police summary of the facts,judge Denys Barry said Tilyard was caught in apolice sting operation that targeted peopleaccessing material based on the sexual exploi-tation of children through digital peer-to-peer filesharing networks.

A police officer covertly made cyber contactwith Tilyard who shared around 128 files to theofficer.

Police executed a search warrant at Tilyard’shome late last year and seized digital storagedevices .

Tilyard had no previous convictions in NewZealand, but was deported from Australia in 2013due to convictions of this nature.

The judge took into account that Tilyard hadplead guilty then sentenced him to two years andthree months in prison for distributing, to beserved concurrently with nine months in prisonfor possession.


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Out & About

Celebrating with ice blocks and medals after the TRY-athlon were Zoe Cooper, Lucy Harrison, Mia Van Den Kerkhof, Riya

Hiremath, all 9-year-olds from Eastern Hutt School. PHOTOS: CHELSEA BOYLE

TRYumphant return to HuttThe Weet-bix TRY-athlon marked areturn to the Hutt with a turnoutof around 1100 kids last week. It’sthe world’s largest under-16triathlon series and celebratesevery child’s achievement; allcompetitors take home a medal.

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Child Cancer Foundation 566 2233 redcoats.co.nz 28 Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt

Sunday 12:00-12:30pm

Melling 23 Pharazyn Street

If These Walls Could Speak

They would tell about 90 years of history in a Grand Old Lady. Built of Jarrah

hardwood in 1926 our beautiful 6 bedroom home was a B & B, residence of

the South African Embassy & later became a well-known boutique restaurant.

There is potential in a large empty loft and further development possibilities

on a well-established large flat section. The homes shear ability to please

means if you're in the market right now, this is a must see home. A once

proud homeowner has emotionally moved on, so our instructions are simple,

sell it. I don't need this anymore.

. Two living areas, formal dining

. Six bedrooms plus studio

. Five toilets, two bathrooms

. Entertainers lounge

. Five minute walk to CBD

. Large flat section

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TENDER

Tender closing at 28 Cornwall St, 12:00pm

Tue 12 April

land area 1548 sqm

house area 370 sqm




Sunday 1:00-1:30pm

Haywards 17 Hugh Duncan Street

Owner Says Get Rid Of My House

Calling all families! Be it extended, blended, or amended & rental investor junkies. This

private six bedroom home with rumpus is surrounded by native bush & wildlife,

designed with beautiful chapel ceilings that will be sure to delight. Enjoy indoor

outdoor flow & wake up to fabulous sun & views of the valley. Despite Internal access

garaging and multiple living spaces, our owners are done! This house is far too big for

three people and if you win the auction, free paint brush & garden gloves included.

Vendors have said we want it gone! May be sold prior.

. Vendors must sell

. Views

. Ignore RV

. Rumpus room

. Value to be added

. 1368sqm land

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AUCTION

Auction at 28 Cornwall St, 12.30pm Thu 14



Thu 5:00-5:30pm | Sun 12:00-12:30pm

Woburn 130f Woburn Road

The Best Woburn Has To Offer

An enviable, executive home situated in a prime, private position. Sheltered & secluded

yet sunny surrounded by bird life & trees. Features are too numerous to list but include

flowing open plan design, space, storage, LED lighting, impeccable style & immaculate

presentation. All bedrooms have walk-in wardrobes, the master (downstairs) with

ensuite. Luxury touches are standard here. The site is landscaped, i/access garaging,

off-street carparking & fantastic indoor/outdoor living. Close to Lower Hutt's many

amenities, public transport & ideal school zoning. Call Diane for an exclusive viewing.

. Prime private location

. Sheltered & sunny

. Fantastic indoor/outdoor living

. Fully insulated & central heating

. Internal access double garaging

. Ample storage + attic space

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AUCTION

Auction at 28 Cornwall St, Thu 21 April,

12.30pm (unless sold prior)

Diane Cummingsp 04 589 9612 m 027 603 2513 e [email protected]




Saturday 1:00-1:30pm

Harbourview 27 Viewmont Drive

Be Quick or Miss Out

This tidy three bedroom home could be yours today! Open living with secluded

outlook, spacious kitchen, double glazing, great garaging and zoned for Eastern Hutt,

Hutt Intermediate and Hutt Valley High School. Selling by negotiation so don't delay!

Call me today as this property won't last!

. Private setting

. Three good size bedrooms

. Great double garaging

. Double glazed

. Prime school zoning

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NEGOTIATION

Negotiation

Shane Brockelbankp 04 589 9619 m 021 459 622 e [email protected]


Alicetown 99 Victoria Street

One of Alicetown's Best

You've often driven past it, you've often admired it, you've often wanted it - well now

YOU CAN OWN IT! Yes, after 35 years our vendors are offering up for sale their

cherished 1909 villa located on the corner of Victoria Street & Te Mome Road. You

won't be disappointed when you step inside the front door - what you see on the

outside represents what you get on the inside and more! Character abounding, come

see for yourself! Call me today to view this unique and stunning property!

. Spacious home on corner section

. Two/three living, four/five bedroom

. Beautiful character in every room

. Re-roofed, re-painted, DVS system

. Sheltered & sunny balcony/courtyard

. Zoned for Hutt Intermediate & HVHS

4 1 1


For sale by

AUCTION

Auction at 28 Cornwall St, 12.30pm Thu 14

Apr (unless sold prior)





Thu 5:45-6:15pm | Sun 12:00-12:30pm

Korokoro 9 Taku Matenga Grove

Ideal First Home or Investment

Owners have enjoyed this lovely townhouse as their first home and currently as an

investment. Nestled in the heart of this great community, this gem has so much on

offer. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this your first home, or to kick start or

increase your rental portfolio. Tenant keen to stay on. Call now!

. Harbour views

. Open plan living

. Petone station closeby

. Carport and deck area

. Bush walks and reserves

. Separate laundry plus 2nd toilet

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NEGOTIATION

Negotiation

Shellene Eksteenp 04 587 0944 m 027 628 7445 e [email protected]

Sunday 1:00-1:30pm

Tirohanga 17 Arahiwi Grove

Arahiwi Magic

Love a view? Check out this stunning one! The full on expansive & magical harbour,

valley & river views can be seen from almost every room of this four bedroom, three

bathroom home with formal lounge and spacious open plan kitchen/dining/family

room. Outdoor living is sure to delight with plenty of space to wind down and relax.

With an easily maintained section you can spend time entertaining or just enjoying the

vista. Set amongst other prestigious homes you are in a great neighbourhood. Our

vendors already own another property and are seriously selling!

. Magical views

. Four bedrooms

. Three bathrooms

. Two living areas

. Prestigious location

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For sale by

AUCTION

Auction at 28 Cornwall St, 12.30pm, Thu 7


Dianne Anderson p 04 619 1008 m 027 431 1476 e [email protected] Anderson p 04 589 9614 m 027 444 1894 e [email protected]




Woburn 30 Totara Crescent

Reluctantly Relinquishing

If you are looking for a home that offers size, potential & location look

no further. On offer are a flexible floor plan with 4 bedrooms (master

ensuite & walk-in wardrobe), 2 living areas, dining room, sunroom,

office & double garaging. Plenty of potential to add value. The

location is unbeatable within walking distance to schools, CBD &

amenities. This is indeed a rare opportunity, call today.

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Sunday 2:30-3:00pm

Waiwhetu 18 Grenville Street

An Exceptional Home

Carefully designed & created to the latest building code this

immaculately presented, nearly new home is spread over a floor area

of 166m2 & is crafted with meticulous attention to detail throughout.

Lavished with high-end fittings, impeccable style & furnishings this

home WILL impress. In a great central location this stunning property

offers too many features to list. LIM report available.

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AUCTION

Auction on site, 12pmSaturday 16 April (unless soldprior)


Thu 6:00-6:30pm | Sun 3:30-4:00pm

Maungaraki 21 Laurel Grove

Great Family Home!

This is the one you have been waiting for. With space & great sun just

waiting for a new family to appreciate all it has to offer. There are two

living areas, modern kitchen, study, garaging & fantastic

indoor/outdoor flow to professionally landscaped backyard. Located in

a quiet, cul-de-sac with public transport, primary school, kindy &

playcentre close by plus HVHS zoning this won't last long.

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Wed 5:30-6:00pm | Sun 1:00-1:30pm

Epuni 20 Witako Street

What A Treat We Have For You!

This lovely 220 sqm townhouse has 2 living areas that lead out to a

sunny courtyard & garden but nothing so large as to require hours of

upkeep. The master bedroom with ensuite is located downstairs &

there is internal access double garaging. Just the right size for those

wanting to downsize or those with a family wanting location, school

zoning & close proximity to public transport. A must see!

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TENDER

Tender closing at 28Cornwall St, 4:00pm Thur 21 April


I'm Sold!

has yours?




Petone 243 The Esplanade

One of Petone's Biggest!

Large homes such as this are hard to come by in Petone. Enjoying

fabulous views and situated close to the beach with two living areas

(one upstairs & one down), four bedrooms, three bathrooms, study,

conservatory, private courtyard & i/a garaging. These are just some of

the features you will find in this great family home. Don't take my

word for it, come and see for yourself - call me today!

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Petone 59 Adelaide Street

Immaculate on Adelaide

Totally upgraded, this immaculately presented Petone home has much

to offer. Four double bedrooms, open living, new kitchen, new

bathrooms, north facing deck and backyard with outdoor entertaining

area. Add double off street parking pad and its great location and you

start to get the picture. This property warrants immediate viewing.

Call me today!

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AUCTION

Auction at 28Cornwall St, 12.30pm Wed 6 Apr(unless sold prior)


Sunday 1:45-2:15pm

Waiwhetu 22b Mawson Street

Fabulous Family Living

Set on 921sqm in a quiet cul-de-sac, this single level 231sqm three

bedroom home is a pleasure to bring to the market. So much scope

for all the family here - spacious kitchen/dining, two living areas (incl

huge rumpus), beautiful bathrooms, conservatory, study, great

outdoor living, fully fenced with auto gates, large double carport +

ample o/s parking. This one must be seen! Call me today.

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AUCTION

Auction at 28Cornwall St, 12.30pm Thu 14 Apr(unless sold prior)


Sunday 12:30-1:00pm

Woburn 97 Woburn Road

Big House, Big Value

Priced to sell under GV. This well presented & functional 230sqm

home has 5 generous brms & 2 modern bthrms upstairs, downstairs is

for family living with spacious kitchen, dining & living area that flow

out to a sunny patio & established garden. Dble glazing & good

insulation assure a quiet warm home. Sep laundry, elec gates & I/A

gge, carport & fully fenced section in a superb central location.

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For sale by Enquiries Over$859,000

Diane Cummings p 04 589 9612 e [email protected] Forbes p 04 6191039 e [email protected]




Thu 5:30-6:00pm | Sun 2:00-2:30pm

Tirohanga 20 Onehuka Road

Simply Stylish

From the moment you step inside you will be wowed by the

presentation, space & private outdoor living. This 4 bedroom home

with 3 lounges plus separate kitchen & dining is full of style but

designed so that it is a practical family home as well as an entertainers

delight. If sun, views & location are important, it is all here. This could

be the one you have been looking for so hurry along to view!

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For sale by

TENDER

Tender closing at 28Cornwall St, 2:00pm Wed 20 April

Dianne Anderson p 04 619 1008 e [email protected]

Terry Anderson p 04 589 9614 e [email protected]

Sunday 1:00-1:30pm

Tirohanga 114 Tirohanga Road

Prepare To Be Surprised!

You will be surprised at all this home has to offer! Inside you will find

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open plan living with flow to deck &

valley/harbour views, Don't miss the teenagers delight, a room to

entertain their mates & watch movies, or it could be a chill-out room

for adults. Newly re-decorated, you can't go wrong. Our owners want

a SOLD sign on Auction day so make sure it's on your list!

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For sale by

AUCTION

Auction at 28Cornwall St, 12.30pm Thu 14 April(unless sold prior)

Dianne Anderson p 04 619 1008 e [email protected]

Terry Anderson p 04 589 9614 e [email protected]


Naenae 20 Fisk Street

Brimming with Comfort!

Mr & Mrs Clean are moving! You will find it difficult to resist this

1950's beauty.A spacious 3 bedroom family home with open plan

living, dining & kitchen. Built with quality in mind. North facing living

area & bedrooms get all day sun. Large backyard & garden for you to

relax & enjoy yourself. Current owner has put lots of love into this

home & they hope you enjoy it as much as they do.

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For sale by

AUCTION

Auction on site,

12.30pm Sat 2 April (unless soldprior)

Richard Dongp 04 568 1957 m 021 966 891 e [email protected]

Auction

Reminder


Boulcott 3/36 Ariki Street

A Cosy Spot To Call Home

Stay close to Hutt City. This home is smartly located in Boulcott, just a

short walk from everything important including Hutt Hospital, schools,

public transport and local shops. It also backs onto the Boulcott's Farm

Heritage Golf Club. The home offers 2 good size bedrooms with open

plan living and internal access garaging. New interior painting has just

been done. Call today!

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AUCTION

Auction on site

1.30pm, Sat 2 April (unless soldprior)

Richard Dongp 04 568 1957 m 021 966 891 e [email protected]

Auction

Reminder



Sunday 12:45-1:15pm

Waterloo 8 Rossiter Avenue

Big, Modern In The Heart Of Waterloo

It's one of those homes that stands out as you drive down the Avenue,

but it's not just a good looker, it has all the ingredients you have been

wanting in your next home. Open plan living that offers 2 distinct

sitting areas, 4 bedrooms, master ensuite in addition to main

bathrooms, 3 wc's, home office/family room/rumpus with it's own

balcony plus double garage with internal access.

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Negotiation

Mark Phillipsp 04 587 0942 m 027 443 8069 e [email protected]

Thu 6:15-6:45pm | Sat 1:00-1:30pm | Sun 2:00-2:30pm

Petone 35 Buick Street

Jaw Droppingly Gorgeous!

This home captures all that people want in Petone. From the street

you think its just another ordinary house, but once you open the front

door & gaze down the hallway you know you have stumbled upon

something special. The owners have built a stunning open plan living

area & large kitchen with polished concrete floors (underfloor heating)

with 3 lots of doors opening out to a deck & garden.

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AUCTION

Auction on siteSaturday 9 April, 11.00am (unlesssold prior)


Sunday 12:00-12:30pm

Waterloo 43/1 Wyndrum Avenue

Come On Over To Waterloo

You know how hard it is to find a nice home for sale in Waterloo in

your budget at the moment, well here's your chance. 3 bedrooms, 2

living rooms, double garage and carport, in such a popular and quiet

area. You know it won't last long in this market, so make the time to

see it now!

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For sale by

AUCTION

Auction on site,12.30pm Sat 9 April (unless sold

prior)


Saturday and Sunday 11:45-12:15pm

Central Hutt 211 Waterloo Road

Renovate Or Detonate!

In a dream location, this four bedroom house has a large lounge,

dining area & kitchen, an ensuite off the master bedroom & a

separate laundry. It also boasts a large garage, workshop & the

backyard is fenced. So if you are not afraid of hard work you could

renovate and make this the home of your dreams or if you are a

developer or builder you have the option to start again, the choice is

yours.

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For sale by

AUCTION

Auction at 28Cornwall St, 12.30pm Thu 7 Apr

(unless sold prior)

Chrissy Kibblewhite p 04 619 1042 e [email protected]

Cheryl Salt p 04 569 0768 e [email protected]




Open Home Parade WEDNESDAY 30 MARCH

5:30pm - 6:00pm 20 Witako Street Epuni Tender 3 RED17111 Diane Cummings

6:00pm - 7:00pm 19 and 19a Rona Street Eastbourne & BaysNegotiation 4 RED17062 Annette Sliper

6:00pm - 6:30pm 33 Toomath Street Naenae Tender 2 RED17091 Shane Adams

Open Home Parade

THURSDAY 31 MARCH

5:00pm - 5:30pm 130f Woburn Road Woburn Auction 3 RED17113 Diane Cummings

5:30pm - 6:00pm 20 Onehuka Road Tirohanga Tender 4 RED17106 Dianne Anderson

5:45pm - 6:15pm 9 Taku Matenga Grove Korokoro Negotiation 3 RED17108 Shellene Eksteen

6:00pm - 6:30pm 285 Maungaraki Road Maungaraki Tender 4 RED17034 Sam Rathod

6:00pm - 6:30pm 21 Laurel Grove Maungaraki Negotiation 5 RED17112 Diane Cummings

6:15pm - 6:45pm 35 Buick Street Petone Auction 3 RED17067 Mark Phillips

6:15pm - 6:45pm 18 Tennyson Street Petone Tender 2 RED17066 Shane Adams

Open Home Parade

SATURDAY 2 APRIL

11:45am - 12:15pm 211 Waterloo Road Central Hutt Auction 4 RED17084 Chrissy Kibblewhite

12:00pm - 12:30pm 20 Fisk Street Naenae Auction 3 RED17041 Richard Dong

12:00pm - 12:30pm 1/38 Leighton Avenue Waiwhetu Negotiation 3 RED17017 Iris Gilbert

12:15pm - 12:45pm 4/3 Bloomfield Terrace Central Hutt $635,000 3 RED16487 Shane Brockelbank

1:00pm - 1:30pm 3/36 Ariki Street Boulcott Auction 2 RED17044 Richard Dong

1:00pm - 1:30pm 104 Waiwhetu Road Waterloo Auction 2 RED17035 Shane Brockelbank

1:00pm - 1:30pm 27 Viewmont Drive Harbourview Negotiation 3 RED17061 Shane Brockelbank


1:30pm - 2:00pm 15/18 King Street Petone $379,000 2 RED17081 Shellene Eksteen

1:45pm - 2:15pm 99 Victoria Street Alicetown Auction 4 RED17109 Shane Brockelbank

1:45pm - 2:15pm 243 The Esplanade Petone Negotiation 4 RED17074 Shane Brockelbank

2:30pm - 3:00pm 59 Adelaide Street Petone Auction 4 RED17073 Shane Brockelbank

3:00pm - 3:30pm 14 Zeala Grove Stokes Valley Tender 4 RED17120 Hamish Drumm

3:00pm - 3:30pm 285 Maungaraki Road Maungaraki Tender 4 RED17034 Sam Govind

Open Home Parade

SUNDAY 3 APRIL

11:00am - 11:30am 1/227 Stokes Valley Road Stokes Valley $349,000 3 RED17005 Don Elsey

11:00am - 12:00pm 17 Gallipoli Place Paraparaumu $521,000 4 RED16990 Linette Bradbrook

11:30am - 12:00pm 17 Hall Crescent Epuni Negotiation 2 RED17075 Gareth Barlow

11:45am - 12:15pm 211 Waterloo Road Central Hutt Auction 4 RED17084 Chrissy Kibblewhite

11:45am - 12:15pm 24 Kennedy Grove Stokes Valley Negotiation 3 RED16996 Maria O'Flaherty

12:00pm - 12:30pm 23 Pharazyn Street Melling Tender 6 RED16899 Hamish Drumm

12:00pm - 12:30pm 43/1 Wyndrum Avenue Waterloo Auction 3 RED17068 Mark Phillips

12:00pm - 12:30pm 130f Woburn Road Woburn Auction 3 RED17113 Diane Cummings

12:00pm - 12:30pm 127 Maungaraki Road Korokoro $455,000 3 RED17040 Sam Govind

12:00pm - 12:30pm 9 Taku Matenga Grove Korokoro Negotiation 3 RED17108 Shellene Eksteen

12:00pm - 12:30pm 98 Reynolds Street Taita Negotiation 2 RED17100 Linette Bradbrook

12:00pm - 12:30pm 16 Owen Street Belmont Negotiation 3 RED17055 Pauline West

12:15pm - 12:45pm 88 Major Drive Kelson Negotiation 3 RED17019 Hannah Kilgariff

12:15pm - 12:45pm 2/19 Tyndall Street Waiwhetu $320,000 2 RED16954 Hannah Kilgariff

12:30pm - 1:00pm 63 Logie Street Stokes Valley $279,000 3 RED16956 Maria O'Flaherty

12:30pm - 1:00pm 97 Woburn Road Woburn BEO $859,000 5 RED16851 Diane Cummings

12:45pm - 1:15pm 8 Rossiter Avenue Waterloo Negotiation 4 RED17070 Mark Phillips

1:00pm - 1:30pm 18 Gurney Road Kelson Negotiation 3 RED15935 Anna Manning

1:00pm - 1:30pm 17 Hugh Duncan Street Haywards Auction 6 RED17099 Hamish Drumm

1:00pm - 1:30pm 6/37 Guthrie Street Waiwhetu Negotiation 1 RED16939 Sam Govind

1:00pm - 1:30pm 34 Kauri Street Eastbourne & Bays Tender 2 RED17077 Stephen Lee

1:00pm - 1:30pm 114 Tirohanga Road Tirohanga Auction 4 RED17093 Dianne Anderson

1:00pm - 1:30pm 47 Pomare Road Tirohanga Auction 5 RED17025 Shane Brockelbank

1:00pm - 1:30pm 17 Arahiwi Grove Tirohanga Auction 4 RED17064 Dianne Anderson

1:00pm - 1:30pm 253 Grounsell Crescent Belmont Auction 3 RED16932 Julia Lewis

1:00pm - 1:30pm 20 Witako Street Epuni Tender 3 RED17111 Diane Cummings

1:00pm - 1:30pm 15 Wyndrum Avenue Waterloo Negotiation 3 RED16802 Hannah Kilgariff

1:15pm - 1:45pm 18 Tennyson Street Petone Tender 2 RED17066 Shane Adams

1:30pm - 2:00pm 4 Prouse Crescent Naenae Negotiation 3 RED17080 Gareth Barlow

1:30pm - 2:00pm 735 High Street Boulcott BEO $649,000 4 RED17027 Rochelle Forbes

1:45pm - 2:15pm 22b Mawson Street Waiwhetu Auction 3 RED17088 Shane Brockelbank

1:45pm - 2:15pm 15 Lindis Lane Kelson $635,000 4 RED16740 Hannah Kilgariff

1:45pm - 2:15pm 54 Queens Grove Central Hutt Negotiation 3 RED17046 Diane Cummings

1:45pm - 2:15pm 6 Holborn Drive Stokes Valley Negotiation 4 RED16983 Sam Govind

2:00pm - 2:30pm 5a Johnston Grove Taita BEO $430,000 3 RED16999 Stephen Lee

2:00pm - 2:30pm 5 Johnston Grove Taita Negotiation 3 RED16984 Stephen Lee

2:00pm - 2:30pm 15 Korimako Road Eastbourne & Bays Negotiation 3 RED16116 Stephen Lee

2:00pm - 2:30pm 20 Onehuka Road Tirohanga Tender 4 RED17106 Dianne Anderson

2:00pm - 2:30pm 616a Marine Drive Eastbourne & Bays BEO $1,575,000 4 RED15443 Stephen Lee


2:00pm - 2:30pm 192 Park Road Belmont Auction 3 RED17092 Hamish Drumm

2:15pm - 2:45pm 33 Toomath Street Naenae Tender 2 RED17091 Shane Adams

2:30pm - 3:00pm 130 Seddon Street Naenae $459,000 4 RED16876 Gareth Barlow

2:30pm - 3:00pm 18 Grenville Street Waiwhetu Auction 3 RED17096 Diane Cummings

3:00pm - 3:30pm 2 Poole Street Taita Auction 3 RED17072 Mark Phillips

3:00pm - 3:30pm 285 Maungaraki Road Maungaraki Tender 4 RED17034 Sam Rathod

3:00pm - 3:30pm 15 Walter Road Lowry Bay Tender 4 RED17028 Stephen Lee

3:00pm - 3:45pm 245 Muritai Road Eastbourne & Bays Negotiation 3 RED16934 Annette Sliper

3:30pm - 4:00pm 21 Laurel Grove Maungaraki Negotiation 5 RED17112 Diane Cummings

3:30pm - 4:00pm 15 Thomson Grove Stokes Valley Negotiation 3 RED16998 Gareth Barlow

4:00pm - 4:45pm 19 and 19a Rona Street Eastbourne & BaysNegotiation 4 RED17062 Annette Sliper

Wed 6:00-7:00pm | Sun 4:00-4:45pm

Eastbourne & Bays 19 and 19a Rona Street

A Golden Opportunity

As you enter through a traditional home with original features, one

will find an intimate lounge and dining which evolves into an expanse

of light and glass with a contemporary open plan living room and

modern kitchen leading, with wonderful indoor/outdoor flow, through

French doors onto the lawn and manicured garden. All the four

bedrooms and separate bathroom are together on the first floor.

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Annette Sliperp 04 5627 660 m 021 027 07886 e [email protected]


Stokes Valley 14 Zeala Grove

Oh What A Lovely Place To Live

Move in and enjoy the lovely decor of this beautifully renovated 4

bedroom property. All day sun, ensuite, indoor/outdoor flow, single

garage and work shed. Situated on a quiet family orientated cul de

sac, your family will need nothing more living here.

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TENDER

Tender closes at 28Cornwall St, Tues 19 April, 4pm

Hamish Drumm p 04 5690762 e [email protected] Roderick p 04 566 6972 e [email protected]



Sunday 3:00-3:30pm

Lowry Bay 15 Walter Road

Classic Meets Contemporary In Lowry Bay

A 1947 Bernard Johns classic, Gerald Parsonson designed the next

stage of this home with extensive renovations. The vendors went

further with applications for technology, comfort and space producing

a sophisticated family home with multiple living spaces. The house is

comfortable year round with high-spec insulation, gas central heating

and an in-built Jotul 18 wood burner.

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For sale by

TENDER

Tender closes at 28Cornwall St, 4pm Thu 7 April(unless sold prior)

Stephen Leep 04 562 7659 m 027 423 9011 e [email protected]

Sunday 1:00-1:30pm

Eastbourne & Bays 34 Kauri Street

Living On The ParadeThere is something about living on the waters edge. Wake up, pull openthe curtains and be amazed at the magical undisturbed views. Sit onyour deck and enjoy the freshness of the sea air. We offer thiswell-appointed 2 bedroom townhouse. This is your opportunity to securethis piece of paradise.


For sale by

TENDER

Tender closes at 28

Cornwall St, 12pm Thu 7 April

Stephen Leep 04 562 7659 m 027 423 9011 e [email protected]

Sunday 3:00-3:30pm

Taita 2 Poole Street

Yes Please!Just the sort of home you have been waiting for, the current ownershave really enjoyed it, now it's your turn. Aluminium windows,woodburner, 3 bedrooms, bathroom just been upgraded, on a big732sqm section with good garage. What's not to like?


For sale by

AUCTION

Auction on site, 1.30pm

Sat 9 April (unless sold prior)


Waiwhetu 1/8a Wainui Road

Home Sweet HomeThis beautifully presented home is ideal as a first home or a 'downsizing'one. It's a 'MUST VIEW' property with spacious, sunny lounge/dining, 2brms & 2 WC's and a small garden plus a carport. It has a bus stop atthe gate and shops across the road with easy walk to Woburn Stationand more shops. Interested? Call me TODAY this won't last long!


For sale by

TENDER

Tender closing at 28Cornwall St, 4:00pm Thu 31 Mar

Iris Gilbertp 04 619 1004 m 0274 54 54 98 e [email protected]

Tender

Reminder

Waiwhetu 4/36 Leighton Avenue

Upstairs Apartment . . .. . . would respond well to some T.L.C. Ideal investment or with somerefurbishment an excellent first home. Being an upstairs apartment itgets excellent sun and looks out and over the neighbouring roofs. Walkto Woburn Station, bus stops and a selection of shops. Call me TODAY,as these are usually very popular and sell fast.


For sale by

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Waiwhetu 1/38 Leighton Avenue

Character CutieThis is ideal for first home Buyers wanting to get onto the propertyladder or for solo/couple wanting to trade down in size. Modernkitchen/dining opening out into a small courtyard type backyard. There'sa cosy lounge, 3 brms and combined bathroom/laundry. Walk to train,bus stops and a selection of shops. Interested? Call me TODAY!


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Belmont 228 Hill Road

Are you looking for a unique lifestyle in a quiet rural location yet close to the city? Then this large family home set on

2.95ha of rural paradise could be just what you have been waiting for. Less than 12 minutes from Lower Hutt City and

well positioned for sun and privacy. This home is set over three levels and offers four double bedrooms, three

bathrooms, triple garaging and so much more. Multiple living areas on the second level include open plan kitchen,

dining and family room that open out to a large sheltered courtyard and decking that wraps around the house onto a

large west facing deck complete with spa pool. If that is not enough, then there is a large stand-alone shed/workshop

for the boat and tools. This is an exceptional property and one not to be missed. RV $750,000.

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Fiona Knott

021 118 4371 (04) 212 4510

[email protected]

Anna Nankivell

021 211 5260 (04) 212 4554

[email protected]

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021 118 4371 (04) 212 4510

[email protected]

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021 211 5260 (04) 212 4554

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Waiwhetu 129 Bell Road

This is the one that everyone wants - bathed in character and fused with contemporary living, this refurbished 1920’s

property possesses all of the virtues of a modern day lifestyle. If your list contains great location, stylish finishes, and

tasteful presentation; than this is a must see for those that don’t just want a house, but a home. Situated on Bell Road

(yes there’s the pun), within great proximity to public transport, shops, and in the right school zones, the location is

prime no matter what your occupation or weekend hobbies. Start the day with the paper in your bay window, perched

on the edge of open plan living and dining spaces which lead through to a modern kitchen, topped off with an island

bench top, or breakfast bar. French doors open adjacently, giving way to "the deck", an entertainers dream which

basks in afternoon sun screaming for Friday’s cold bevvy or two. Two large bedrooms are accompanied by a third

optional single or study. Set for auction - this is certain to be popular, please make no hesitation to contact Chip today.

3 A 1 F

Auction

AuctionSaturday, 9th April 2016 @ 1pm (if not sold prior)

View Sunday 1.00-1.30pm


Chip McCabe

022 045 9739 (04) 390 7653

[email protected]


AuctionSaturday, 9th April 2016 @ 1pm (if not sold prior)



Chip McCabe

022 045 9739 (04) 390 7653

[email protected]



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Moera 33 Randwick Crescent

Picture perfect, this lovely three bedroom home on a 588sqm section is just waiting for its very own family to fill it with

love. Current owners are upsizing as this property no longer meets their needs. This modernised & well presented

home features 3 bedrooms, separate office or 4th bedroom. Recent renovations include new carpet & flooring,

updated kitchen, bathroom & living areas, new paint and wiring. This much loved family home includes HRV, heat

pump & aluminium joinery - perfect for keeping you snug & warm. Fully fenced to provide a safe environment for

children and pets with all day sun for the family to enjoy. This is an awesome chance to be a homeowner in a really

great location. The local area has so much to offer, with its cafes, shopping, golf & Junglerama. Outdoor activities

include the neighbouring river trails, parks & beach. What’s not to love! It’s rare for affordability, location and features to

align so don’t miss this golden opportunity! Call Shawn now for more details, or an appointment to view

3 A 1 F


View Sat & Sun 12.30-1pm


Shawn Manders

021 477 161 (04) 3906788

[email protected]



View Sat & Sun 12.30-1pm


Shawn Manders

021 477 161 (04) 3906788

[email protected]



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Petone 2/31 Nelson Street

Wanting to purchase your first home in the heart of Petone shopping precinct? Well here’s your chance. The family tell

me this Estate Sale home has been much loved by one particular owner for the last 20 years. A separate middle

townhouse was carefully drafted with 3 bedrooms in mind and lots of storage on both levels. A good size master

bedroom upstairs and a single bedroom on the lower level. Or, if you want a 3rd bedroom you can easily turn the

upstairs mezzanine floor into a 3rd bedroom complete with its own wardrobe. Open plan living whereby you can be

cooking dinner while talking to your guests and open up the French doors to the deck to let the afternoon sun stream

in. Got sandy feet after taking a short walk to beach at the end of the street? That’s taken care of with the downstairs

bathroom near the front door and a 2nd bathroom upstairs for convenience. No real need for a car living here but to

cater for all, a single garage also comes with the home. Call Anna now! CV $445,000.

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View Sunday 2.30-3pm


Anna Nankivell

021 211 5260 (04) 212 4554

[email protected]



View Sunday 2.30-3pm


Anna Nankivell

021 211 5260 (04) 212 4554

[email protected]


Avalon 310B Oxford Terrace

This modern beauty is tastefully decorated throughout and has been designed for family, entertainment and comfort.

The home is tucked away down the gated driveway and has 3 double bedrooms, the master with a walk in robe,

ensuite and own ranch slider opening to a courtyard area. The large open plan dining and lounge area make for great

entertaining for larger crowds while the kids can have their own space in the family room with a ranch slider to the

courtyard for outdoor entertaining. The six burner gas hob is one of the features this modern kitchen possesses. A

good sized family bathroom is tiled throughout and comes complete with a separate shower and luxury spa bath. Two

heat pumps, a fresh air combined heat transfer system and infinity gas hot water make for very comfortable warm and

dry living. A double garage with internal access, additional car parking and room for the boat add to the mix of

features. A large 746m2 fully fenced, private section will keep the kids playing safely for hours. Call now.

Auction

3 A 2 F 2 I

AuctionThursday, 7th April 2016 @ 1pm (if not sold prior)



Anna Nankivell

021 211 5260 (04) 212 4554

[email protected]


AuctionThursday, 7th April 2016 @ 1pm (if not sold prior)



Anna Nankivell

021 211 5260 (04) 212 4554

[email protected]



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Boulcott 1 Fry Street

Standing on a quarter acre on the corner of Boulcott and Fry Streets is an important part of Lower Hutt’s history. "The

Glebe" has a category 1 listing by the NZ Historic Places Trust and has the distinction of being one of the original

homes in the Wellington region. A sophisticated residence showcasing elegance and quality of yesterday with today’s

conveniences. Care has been taken to preserve the character & classic charm. Designed to meet the needs of today’s

family with large formal & informal living spaces over two levels. The property has been immaculately restored, has five

bedrooms, three bathrooms, two offices and a separate rumpus room with toilet, joined to the large double garage.

This stunning home enjoys a wonderful indoor outdoor flow with grounds that are well landscaped and planted with

several notable large trees. Situated close to schools, public transport, hospital and zoned for Hutt Intermediate School.

Tender

5+ A 3 F 2 I

TenderWednesday, 6 April 2016 @ 1pm

View Sunday 3rd April 1-1.45pm


Darren Laing

021524649

[email protected]

Lara Hemson

027 528 2807

[email protected]


TenderWednesday, 6 April 2016 @ 1pm

View Sunday 3rd April 1-1.45pm


Darren Laing

021524649

[email protected]

Lara Hemson

027 528 2807

[email protected]


AuctionFriday, 1st April 2016 @ 12pm

View by appointment


Hayden Johnson

0279477173

[email protected]

Rupert Kemeys

027 693 2141 (04) 212 6523

[email protected]


This could be your chance to bag a bargain!! If you’re looking

to increase your investment portfolio - then this really is a

MUST view! Comprising of three bedrooms and one

bathroom, this 1960’s weatherboard home is situated on a

vast 614sqm section - heaps of space for the kids to run wild

while you kick back and relax in the living area. This home

allows the perfect opportunity to renovate & make your own

mark by way of a fresh lick of paint, wallpaper or what ever

your preference. Your first project? Adding to your portfolio?

Or your first home?

The possibilities are endless!

Mortgagee Auction

AuctionFriday, 1st April 2016 @ 12pm

View by appointment


Hayden Johnson

0279477173

[email protected]

Rupert Kemeys

027 693 2141 (04) 212 6523

[email protected]


Wainuiomata 21 Coniston Street 3 A 1 F


Bill Kirkup

021 908 255

VISIT OUR SHOWHOME - 1 Opal Street, SH2, Upper Hutt

Wednesday to Friday 10-4pm – Saturday and Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Vanessa Carton

027 494 7254

Ron Hunter

021 522 091Rick Larkin

029 777 1640

For Land/House Packages or Building Enquiries Ph 0800 506 507

Trentham land and house package,

surrounded by new homes and mature

trees.Only 5 minute walk to

the train station.3 bedrooms and ensuite

home.

The Charm – 4 bedrooms + study

• Stone bench top • Floor coverings

• Heatpump • F&P appliances

• Scullery kitchen • Driveway & Patio

W

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$537,500FROM

$447,000FROM

Wallaceville Land and House packages


Safari Real Estate Ltd MREINZLicenced under the REAA 2008

Lower Hutt

120 Queens Drive

P 04 568 2222

14 Westpoint Avenue, Harbour View

Tender - Closes Wednesday 13th April 2016 at 2.00pm, 120 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt (if not sold prior)

13

REF: THV01083

POTENTIAL PLUS IN HARBOURVIEW

Blessed with an elevated bush and hills outlook. This property offers a fantastic easy

lifestyle for busy families and potential galore!

A very spacious lounge/living area and separate dining area

A large kitchen with plenty of bench space

Three good sized bdrms with lots of storage space

Modern bathroom with separate shower & bath

Integral garage

Ample parking

Zoned for Hutt Intermediate & HVHS.

Open Home - Wed 5.30 - 6.00pm & Sun 12.00 - 12.30pm

Sheree Lawrence

P 04 568 2222M 027 285 8740E [email protected]

90B Epuni Street, Central Hutt

Buyer Enquiry From $560,000

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REF: THV01086

LOCATION LOCATION

Some people wait years for the right house to come up for sale, and I believe this superb

townhouse has so much going for it, that it might just be THE ONE. Built in 1989, the

current owners have tweaked and extended (all consented) to provide an excellent

layout internally, and lovingly planted and tended outside to give interest and appeal in

every corner.

The Kitchen and Dining and Living space all have a vaulted Chapel ceiling giving that airy

and spacious feel. Three Bedrooms (master ensuite), internal access garage, brick and

cedar, quiet rear section. Be quick to view, VERY quick.

Open Home - Sun 2.00 - 2.30pm

Duncan Povey


225

REF: THV01080

741 High Street, Boulcott

Tender - Closes Thursday 7th April 2016 at 2.00pm,

120 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt (if not sold prior)

Something Special!

Enquiry Welcome From High $600,000's. Set

back from the road down a private right of way

and enjoying a peaceful location, this stunning

home will get you very excited.

Designer kitchen, spacious living, 5 bedrooms, 2

modern bathrooms, landscaped yard, garage &

off street parking.

Open Home - Thu 5.30 - 6.00pm & Sun 2.00 - 2.30pm

Kelly Field


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REF: THV01084

11 Fergusson Street, Waterloo

Tender - Closes Thursday 7th April 2016

at 1.00pm, 120 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt

WATERLOO OPPORTUNITY

Just a few minutes stroll to cafe, park and public

transport, this stand alone beautifully presented

townhouse will be sure to appeal. • Three

bedrooms • Bathroom plus ensuite • Security

system • New carpet • Garage with internal

access • Garden shed. Zoned for Waterloo

School, Hutt Intermediate and HVHS plus being

located on a fully fenced easy care section.


Bronwyn

Close

P DDI 570 1135M 027 232 2685

Graham

Close

P 04 568 2222M 027 475 5974

SOLD 113

REF: THV01044

17 Rodney Street, Waiwhetu

By Negotiation

A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

First time on the market in nearly 50 years this

much loved, 3 double bedroom 1940's brick

bungalow will excite those with an eye to the

future. You will be charmed by its originality and

visualise the potential with your own creative flair.

Perfectly positioned on a 619m2 north facing

section boasting fruit trees and garaging in a

sought after location close to Woburn Station,

shops and schools.

Anne Harris


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REF: THV01059

A/265 Muritai Road, Eastbourne

Buyer Enquiry From $455,000

ENTER EASTBOURNE MARKET

This home and income layout provide a great

opportunity for buyers to enter the very popular

Eastbourne property market. With a small self

contained studio flat downstairs and upstairs

comprising of a double bedroom, kitchen, open

plan living and bathroom. Panoramic views from

upstairs encompasses Wellington Harbour, City

and Somes Island.


Peter & Aly Ballinger


tommys.co.nz


MODERNISED CHARACTER HOME Trentham, Upper Hutt

Auction 3pm, Thurs 14 April 16

(Unless Sold Prior)

62 Queen Street, Upper Hutt

View Sunday 2.00 - 2.30pm

www.bayleys.co.nz/3280116

Mike Ledger

M 027 358 1028

www.teamledger.bayleys.co.nz

Tania Ledger

M 027 478 8781

[email protected]

30a Ranfurly Street

Built in the 50’s and now exhibiting a brand new lease of life following

a complete make over.

Almost every ceiling and wall lining has had new fire-line gib fixed,

walls fully insulated and some double insulation in the ceiling, a brand

new kitchen and bathroom, polished native timber floors, house

completely rewired with LED light fixtures inside and out, new deck

and patio area and exterior repainted.

Immaculate tiled bathroom with underfloor heating and a new heat

pump for comfort all year around.

This compact but spacious fully fenced section is perfect for children.

BAYLEYS REAL ESTATE LTD, LICENSED UNDER THE REA ACT2008.

EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLEMangaroa Valley, UpperHutt

109b Mangaroa ValleyRoadOver 10 acres of flat pasture

including direct river access to

swimming holes and fishing.

Designed and finished to an

executive level is this 5

bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2 living

and a study, family home with

an English country style kitchen

boasting granite bench tops.

Call Team Ledger to view.

Price by Negotiation

Over $900,000

View By Appointment


Mike Ledger

M 027 358 1028

[email protected]


PETONE RENOVATED CLASSIC Petone, Lower Hutt

12 Oriental StreetRenovated extensively over the

years including retrofitted

aluminum windows, updated

cladding and roof, insulation in

the walls, recycled 18mm

native timber floors over

original flooring, three generous

bedrooms, modern kitchen and

bathroom.

The rare opportunity to have

loads of off street parking as

well as a garage and lawn area.

Price by Negotiation

Over $600,000

View Sunday 1.30 - 2.00pm


Mike Ledger

M 027 358 1028

[email protected]



Tenders Close 2.00pm,

Thursday 21 April 2016, Level 6,

The Bayleys Building, 36 Brandon

Street (unless sold prior).

View: Sunday 3rd April 2:00pm


Vanessa O’ReillyM 027 553 3793P 04 212 [email protected]

Paul O’ReillyM 027 553 [email protected]

This 1990’s spacious family home, comprises 4 double bedrooms with 2 ensuites. Built over 2 levels, the home offers a large open plan living area with a stunning granite kitchen, heat pump heating, a deck to enjoy the afternoon/evening sun and great out door low to the BBQ area and 734m2section. Additional features including optional gas heating, gas hot water, insulation and the fully fenced rear section – perfect for children and pets. Downstairs is a large separate laundry and a double garage with internal access and workshop. Additionally, the 4th large bedroom or rumpus room has bathroom facilities as well as a great storage room or walk in wardrobe. Zoned for HVHS and easy access to motorway and train station. RV $510k.

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TIROHANGA - GREAT FAMILY HOME 2 Atahu Grove

4 Roband Crescent, Upper Hutt.Living is easy in this delightful home with spacious living flowing out

to the fenced rear yard housing a great “man shed” complimented by

the spacious double garage. The dining flows to the modern stylish

kitchen which boasts modern appliances and great storage. There are

2 bathrooms, the 2nd is a wet room ensuite and opens to a wonderful

sun room – ideal for semi-independent family members. Set in a lovely

Crescent you will be proud to call this home.

www.open2view.com/N363873.

Call Lorraine Girvan or Graham Brockie.

Lorraine Girvan

A/H: 562 7789

Mob: 027 443 6981

Graham Brockie

A/H: 550 7293

Mob: 027 205 2367

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Zion throws out 1997

discus recordNICHOLAS BOYACK

Zion Trigger Faitele recently broke a discus record held for many years by

Thomas Waldrom.

Zion Trigger Faitele has a nameto remember but it is his sport-ing prowess that is gaining himreal recognition.

In recent weeks the 14-year-old St Patrick’s College Welling-ton student has competed in animpressive range of sports withsuccess.

The highlight was winningthe junior discuss at the Wel-lington Secondary SchoolsChampionship with a throw of49.4m.

What made his achievementoutstanding was that he beat arecord set in 1997 by ThomasWaldrom who was a pupil at StPatrick’s College Silverstream.

Waldrom went on to play forAvalon and become a profes-sional rugby player, first withthe Hurricanes and then in Eng-land.

It was long enough ago forZion to admit he had neverheard of the big numbereight.

‘‘Nope, I don’t know (who heis).’’

Zion trains with Shaka Solaat the Moera-based Sola PowerThrowing Academy. That hetravels from Lyall Bay is a signof how highly he regards hiscoach.

‘‘People told me that Shaka isthe best coach.

‘‘When I first came here, I didnot know who he was.’’

Zion’s favoured sport is

actually basketball. He is in aNew Zealand development teamgoing to Las Vegas later thisyear and he dreams of playingprofessionally in America.

That has not stopped fromcompeting in a range of athleticsevents in recent weeks, includ-ing the McEvedy Shield.

Zion has had top finishes inevents ranging from discuss tothe hurdles and enjoys prettymuch everything from throwingto sprinting.

Sola puts Zion’s success

down to hard work and a lot ofnatural ability.

‘‘He trains hard, very hard. Ialways say to him that you willbe successful because you trainhard.

‘‘He has a good work ethic.’’In recent months he had

made a lot of progress and Solapredicts he could have a bigfuture, if he chooses basketballover throwing.

‘‘He could follow in thefootsteps of Jacko Gill and TomWalsh, he has the ability.’’


The local real estate market is currently experiencing high buyer demand; a level of demand that has

not been seen since pre-2007.

This has come about through a number of coinciding factors:

� Extremely low interest rates that seem destined to stay low for some time yet

� Auckland investors experiencing less favourable borrowing conditions in that city

� Booming positive net immigration numbers (+60,000 NZ wide in the year to November 2015)

� Historically low numbers of properties for sale

� Some Wellington home buyers being priced out of that market

Taking these factors into account, it’s hardly surprising that we are experiencing much greater buyer

interest than was the case at this time last year. In such an environment it is not uncommon to get

more than one offer on a property and indeed we are seeing plenty of properties with multiple offers.

Don’t undersell your property

As a property seller in the current climate of high buyer interest it is important for you to know that

you have received the best price that the market is prepared to pay. There is a simple way of ensuring

that this happens, and it’s not by selling within a few hours of going on the market. While such a

proposition seems attractive on the surface, it exposes you to the risk of underselling your property.

A far better scenario is to wait until you have been on the market for a minimum of 7 days

before looking at any offers. The reasoning behind this is very simple; the 7 days will ensure that

your property has had at least one open home, and has been exposed to buyers in all appropriate

print media and websites. Additionally, it will give suficient time for all existing buyers on current

databases to be contacted. If you haven’t fully canvassed the market of all existing and new buyers

you will never know that the offer you have in front of you is the best you could get.

Get buyers to compete to buy your property

To be able to have even greater conidence that you have fully canvassed the market, and that

the offer you accept is the best that the market will pay, is to create a deadline situation where

buyers compete to buy your property. A deadline/tender program is ideally suited to the current

environment. Typically being conducted over a 3 to 4 week time frame it ensures that all potential

buyers of your property have had the opportunity to view and make an offer.

Leaders continue to get premium sale prices

Recognising our obligations to home sellers, Leaders Real Estate have a 7 day policy and strong

deadline sale programs that continue to reward homeowners with premium prices.

If you want to be sure that you get a premium price for your property in the current environment

then you need to employ the company with a track record of continuing to get premium prices for

home sellers.

Call one of the Leaders Real Estate team to get details of the best options for your property to get a

premium sale price.

Eliminate the risk of taking thewrong options

I am concerned that some homeowners may

choose the wrong options in this market, and in

doing so run the very real risk of underselling their

property. To be absolutely sure that you are taking

the right options to get a premium sale price, you

should call one of the Leaders Real Estate team

or you can call me if you want to discuss your

situation.

We have a team of sales agents that recognise

their obligations to home sellers and know the best

options to get the absolute top sale price for any

home they are selling. When you employ one of

our salespeople to market your property you will

be giving yourself the best opportunity to get a

premium sale price.

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AREINZ

Manager Leaders Real Estate

Lower Hutt

027 2263 022

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Backyard banter

Cyber bullying affecting more adults

Cyber bullying isn’t just directed at kids. A growing number of adults are also

being victimised on the web.

Neighbourly is a NZ-owned social media site creating easy ways for neighbours to talk and connect. Join us at neighbourly.co.nz or download our new iPhone and Android apps.

An estimated one in threeKiwi kids is being cyberbullied each year and

growing numbers of adults arealso being victimised.

NetSafe, a non-profitorganisation that championsresponsible use of online andmobile technologies, says email,cellphones, chat rooms, socialnetworking sites and instantmessaging are used to bullypeople verbally, socially orpsychologically.

Cyber bullying can causeextensive emotional damage andthe number of people who self-harm – or even suicide – is on therise.

But there are ways to combatit:

1. Connect with people youtrust. Mute the comments ofanyone causing you problemsfrom your newsfeed, block theircellphone numbers or unfriendthem altogether.

2. Keep the conversationpositive. Always deal with otherpeople respectfully – even if youdon’t like them very much. Don’tpost a comment you wouldn’t say

to someone’s face. Be the biggerperson and turn the other cheek ifsomeone shares somethingnegative about you. Don’t givethem the attention they’recraving and they might stop.

3. Encourage open and honestconversation with your kids. A lotof cyber bullying goes unreportedbecause children are too afraid totalk about it.

‘‘Often parents don’t have aclear picture about what theirchildren are using technologyfor,’’ Neil Melhuish from NetSafesays. ‘‘Take time to learn moreabout where they are goingonline; the sorts of things theyenjoy doing and the challengesthey experience when they’rethere.

‘‘Teach them what acceptablecommunication is and isn’t,including what to do whensomeone from school is mean tothem and how to deal withstrangers asking them strange orintimate questions.

‘‘Reassure them that they’vedone the right thing in tellingyou.’’

NetSafe says the fear of losing

access to a computer or mobilephone is a major reasons whykids don’t tell adults they’re beingbullied; don’t make a knee-jerkreaction and close down theirsocial media accounts becausethat won’t necessarily solve theproblem.

4. Keep across social media

privacy updates. Make sure youunderstand how those changescan affect your privacy.

5. Alert the authorities.NetSafe says children willtypically try to resolve a problemthemselves or with their friendsbefore escalating it to theirparents or teachers. Children can

free-call Youthline on 0800 376 633to talk to a counsellor about cyberbullying. Contact your schoolprincipal or social mediaadministrator if the situation isgetting out of hand. Most websitesand social media platforms have‘Report Abuse’ or ‘Safety’ buttons.Don’t be afraid to escalate yourconcerns to the police if bullyingturns physical or threatening.Save all bullying messages andimages including dates and times.

More: netsafe.co.nz orcyberbullying.co.nz.Download Bullying Prevention& Response: A Guide forSchools atwellbeingatschool.org.nz.


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Lamb saladhas exotic zing

Marinade your lamb overnight for extra flavour, and to save time when it comes

to cooking.

This is an extra special salad using feta,delicious dukkah and sweet dates tocomplement all flavours.

Each week Nadia gives you another easy recipe foryour family andyou’ll find all the ingredients in My Food Bag. myfoodbag.co.nz

Community cookbookNADIA LIM IN ASSOCIATION WITH MY FOOD BAG

LAMB AND CHICKPEA SALADWITH MINT, FETA ANDDUKKAHLamb:1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon ground coriander1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice1⁄2 teaspoon ground fennel (optional)300g lamb loin, fillets or rump steaks(at room temperature)

Salad2 tablespoons choppedmixed nuts(e.g pistachios, almonds, walnuts,pecans)1 punnet cherry tomatoes1x 400g can chickpeas, drained andrinsed2–3 handfuls rocket leaves

1 Lebanese cucumber, thinly sliced2 tablespoons chopped dates1⁄4 cup slicedmint leaves50g feta cheese, crumbled15g dukkah (store-bought) (reserve 2teaspoons, to serve)

Dressing1–2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oilJuice of 1⁄2 a lemon1⁄2 teaspoon runny honeyPlace spices in a bowl with a pinch ofsalt. Pat lamb drywith paper towelsand coat lamb inmixture. Heat adrizzle of olive oil in a large frypanon high heat. Cook lamb for about 2minutes each side formedium-rare(depending on thickness), or untilcooked to your liking. Set aside,coveredwith foil to rest for 5–10minutes.

Return pan to heat and toast nutsuntil lightly browned, about 30seconds. Remove from pan and setaside. Fry tomatoes for 2–3minutesuntil skins are just starting to blister.In a small bowl, combine all dressingingredients and toss with chickpeas,rocket, cucumber, dates, mint, feta,dukkah, toasted nuts and tomatoes.Season to taste with salt and pepper.Slice lamb on an angle.To serve, divide chickpea saladbetween plates, topwith slices oflamb and sprinkle over dukkah.

Recipe courtesy ofMy Food Bag.


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Stokes Valley Real Estate MREINZ TonyMadsen

027 441 1140

TimBarnes

021 137 0506

MandiLanceley

0211 648 558

KayMadsen

027 441 1140

Tracy Lammas

0274 542 509

THE BEST PLACE TO START27 Kopara Grove BEO $269,000A wonderful opportunity to get on the property ladder

• 3 bedrooms • Sun drenched deck

• Tidy kitchen • Good storage space

• Garage • Glen area

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Call Tracy Lammas 027 454 2509

OPEN HOME

SUNDAY 1.00 - 1.30

THE ULTIMATE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

1 & 2/99 Bird Grove PRICE BY NEGOTIATIONInvestment properties are in hot demand in the current

market

• 2 Bedrooms • Very tidy interior

• Open plan living • Off street parking • Currently tenanted

www.trademe.co.nz ID#SV1644Call Tracy Lammas 027 454 2509

OPEN HOME

SUNDAY 2.00 – 2.30

SUMMER STUNNER7 Takanini Grove EARLY $300,000’sEveryday living is an absolute pleasure in this stylish

property

• 3 bedrooms • Well equipped kitchen

• Stunning new bathroom • Capturing all day sun

• Loads of off street parking

www.trademe.co.nz ID#SV1641Call Mandi Lanceley 021 164 8558

OPEN HOME

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Should I stopsalting food?

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Your healthWITH AUTHOR AND NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMIST DR LIBBY

Is salt really as bad for you aspeople make it out to be? I addsalt to my meals, should I stopthis? Thanks, Steve

Hi Steve. A small amount ofsodium is important for the bodyas it plays an important role inbalancing the fluids andelectrolytes in our bodies. This isof particular importance withmovement as we lose sodiumthrough sweat. However, toomuch salt in the diet is associatedwith an increased risk of raisedblood pressure (hypertension) forsome people, which subsequentlyincreases the risk for heartdisease, stroke and kidneydisease.

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THE “HUTT NEWS” PETONE ROTARY FAIR 20th February 2016

The Rotary Club of Petone, as Organisers of the Fair for the 25th

consecutive year, wish to acknowledge all those who were involved –

especially the Stallholders and the Public who supported the event.

We do especially want to thank the following for their generous

sponsorship and continued support:-

“The Hutt News” – Principal Sponsor for the fifteenth year, also

Fairfax Wellington Suburban Newspapers

The Hutt City Council, in particular their Events Team

Hale Manufacturing Weltec

Envirowaste Unichem Pharmacy

PC Patch Sparkes Walker Accountants

Hire Pool Port-A-Loo Lluma

Visique Handles Knockers & Knobs

Pyradeck Scaffolding Horokiwi Quarries

Hank Courtney Holdings Jackson Cafe

Leap Australasia Central Forklift Group

Macaulay Metals UK Goodies

Dixon & Dunlop Ltd Curry to Go

Cats Galore Advance Gaming Ltd

Hutt Fire Police St.John Ambulance Assn

Bank Of New Zealand The Table

Tait Mobile Light House Cinema Petone

Atiawa FM Radio Jade Thai Massage

Hansa’s Dairy Peach

New Zealand Police Kafe Occasion

St. Augustines Scout Group Brezelmania

Our particular thanks to The Jackson Street Retailers and Businesses.

Council research has shown that this is “one of Hutt City’s most signifi cant

summer events” and the income of over $30,000 enables the Rotary

Club of Petone to continue their support of local community projects and

voluntary organizations, also the major charities of Rotary International. This

has included: Te Omanga Hospice, Britannia House, Gift of Green, Books

in Homes, St John Ambulance, St Augustines Scouts, Petone Historical

Society; Rotary:- End Polio Campaign, Student Leadership & Development

Awards, Emergency & Shelter Boxes ( for Fiji).

Next year’s Fair will be held on Saturday 18th. February 2017.

Stall bookings from 01 October at : www.petonefair.co.nz

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STOKES Valley 3br fncdosp $230. Sue 027 2671104

Pomare Farmers Cres, 1brs/c unit. $160pw 0274452128

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PUBLIC NOTICE OFAPPLICATION FOR

ON LICENCESection 105, Sale and

Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

NZL Bedrocks Limted has madeapplication to the District LicensingCommittee at Lower Hutt for theissue of an on licence in respect ofthe premises situated at 15waterloo Road, Lower Hutt, knownas Bedrocks Bar.The general nature of the businessto be conducted under the licenceis Tavern. The days on which andthe hours during which liquor issold are Monday to Sunday, 8am to2am.The application may be inspectedduring ordinary offices hours at theoffice of the Lower Hutt DistrictLicensing Committee at the CouncilAdministration Building, 531 HighStreet, Lower Hutt 5010.Any person who is entitled to objectand who wishes to object to theissue of the licence may, not laterthan 15 working days after the dateof the first publication of thisnotice, file a notice in writing of theobjection with the Secretary of theDistrict Licensing Committee at:Council Administration Building,531 High Street, Private Bag31912, Lower Hutt 5040 / emailto [email protected] objection to the issue of alicence may be made in relation toa matter other than a matterspecified in Section 105(1) of theSale and Supply of Alcohol Act2012.Note: copies of any objectionsreceived will be forwarded to theapplicant.

This is the first publication ofthis notice.

WE WANT TO HEAR

FROM YOU

Have you or someone you know received palliative or end

of life care from any health service?

Has someone in your family used hospice care?

We would like to talk with any patients/family/whānau/carers about your

experience of the care you/your family member/ or some one close to you

received or would have beneited from during the inal months, weeks or

days of their life. This will help us inform our Strategic Plan and plan how

these services could be delivered in the future.

Please RSVP or if you are unable to attend but would like to share your

experience contact Jazz Heer on 04 570 9469 or [email protected]

Refreshments will be provided

Helen Smith Community Meeting RoomPataka, Cnr Norrie & Parumoana St, Porirua

Monday 4th April 5pm–7pm

Knox Church Hall574 High Street, Lower Hutt

Wednesday 6th April 9.30am-11.30am

Kapiti Community Centre15 Ngahina St, Paraparaumu

Wednesday 6th April 2pm– 4pm

REAP House,340 Queen Street, Masterton

Thursday 7th April 5pm–7pm

Please note: The information you provide will be treated as strictly confi dential.No information provided will be identifiable in any reports.

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Work starts Monday 4 April

Wellington Water is installing new pipework in the

grass embankment opposite 47 The Esplanade.

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Eastern Foods Naenae Limited hasmade application to the DistrictLicensing Committee at Lower Huttfor the renewal & variation of anOff licence in respect of thepremises situated at 1 Hillary Court,Naenae, Lower Hutt, known asNaenae Liquor Spot.The general nature of the businessto be conducted under the licenceis Bottle Store. The days on whichand the hours during which alcoholis currently sold are Monday toSunday, 9am to 10pm. Newproposed hours are Monday toSunday 9am to 9pm. Theapplication may be inspectedduring ordinary offices hours at theoffice of the Lower Hutt DistrictLicensing Committee at the CouncilAdministration Building, 531 HighStreet, Lower Hutt 5010.Any person who is entitled to objectand who wishes to object to theissue of the licence may, not laterthan 15 working days after the dateof the first publication of thisnotice, file a notice in writing of theobjection with the Secretary of theDistrict Licensing Committee at:Council Administration Building,531 High Street, Private Bag31912, Lower Hutt 5040 / emailto [email protected] objection to the renewal of alicence may be made in relation toa matter other than a matterspecified in Section 131 of the Saleand Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.Note: copies of any objectionsreceived will be forwarded to theapplicant.

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PUBLIC NOTICE OFRENEWAL FOROFF LICENCE

Section 101, Sale andSupply of Alcohol Act 2012

Jay Ambe Limited has madeapplication to the District LicensingCommittee at Lower Hutt for therenewal & variation of an Offlicence in respect of the premisessituated at 70 Seddon Street,Naenae, Lower Hutt, known asSeddon Street Four Square.The general nature of the businessto be conducted under the licenceis Grocery Store. The days on whichand the hours during which alcoholis currently sold are Monday toSunday, 7am to 10pm. Newproposed hours are Monday toSunday 7am to 9pm. Theapplication may be inspectedduring ordinary offices hours at theoffice of the Lower Hutt DistrictLicensing Committee at the CouncilAdministration Building, 531 HighStreet, Lower Hutt 5010.Any person who is entitled to objectand who wishes to object to theissue of the licence may, not laterthan 15 working days after the dateof the first publication of thisnotice, file a notice in writing of theobjection with the Secretary of theDistrict Licensing Committee at:Council Administration Building,531 High Street, Private Bag31912, Lower Hutt 5040 / emailto [email protected] objection to the renewal of alicence may be made in relation toa matter other than a matterspecified in Section 131 of the Saleand Supply of Alcohol Act 2012.Note: copies of any objectionsreceived will be forwarded to theapplicant.

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Bailey Robertson, Aroha Hibbert and Pallas Potter all look to have big softball futures.

Sacred Heart College has earnedsoftball boasting rights with threepupils chosen to represent NewZealand.

The 15-year-olds, Bailey Rob-ertson, Aroha Hibbert and PallasPotter, are highly talentedsoftballers.

Former White Sox coach andsoftball great Naomi Shaw says itis a top effort for a school to havethree such talented players.

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Bailey even has a university inmind.

‘‘I want to go to Yale.’’Pallas played for the Junior

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She was able to force her wayinto the team with her powerfulbatting.

Shaw believes as a pitcherPallas is still very raw but willonly get better with experience.

‘‘She has a long way to go apitcher but she has a very goodwork ethic.’’

She is very excited about Bai-ley’s potential.

‘‘She still has a lot of growingto do but she will be a very power-ful unit.’’

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The decline of New Zealand atinternational level can be linkedto the lack of pitching talent andShaw hopes Bailey is the answer.

‘‘I think she has the ability tobe the next Gina Webber.’’

Webber was arguably our

greatest ever female pitcher andthat is a brave call but Shaw saysthe talent is obvious.

Saints American importpitcher Alyson Spinas-Valainis ismentoring Bailey and Shaw saysthat is working out really well.

It would be easy to write off thethird of the trio, Aroha, and Shawsays that is a mistake opponentstend to make.

‘‘Her coverage of the field issuperb, she is able to catch ballsthat other people would not getto.’’

Diminutive in size, Arohahas a small strike zone andpitchers often struggle to pitch toher.

Her batting is a strength andlike all three Sacred Heart girls,Shaw predicts she can go far.

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A powerhouse Eastbourne men’steam lived up to their billing toclaim the national interclub bowlstitle in Auckland.

The team, which included ex-internationals Gary Lawson,Justin Goodwin and PhilipSkoglund, beat Taradale in thesemifinals then Tauranga in thedecider at Carlton Cornwall club.

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With scores level going into thefinal end, Eastbourne held a shotwith the skips playing theirbowls. Tauranga’s Steve Hughesdrove with his second bowl andhit the jack to give Tauranga theshot. In the last bowl of the matchSolomon played a yard on shot,picking up the jack and trailing itinto the ditch to seal victory forthe rest of his four (Jimmy Mad-den, Mike Carroll and Scott Rod-dick).

The pair of Goodwin andSkoglund lost 18-16 to their Tau-ranga opponents while Lawsongot his team off to a flyer with a25-2 win. In the semifinals it camedown to the singles after the pairsand fours were split. Lawson didthe job again with victory overRichard Hocking.


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Talented throwers shine under SolaPowerNICHOLAS BOYACK

Producing a worldchampion is a bigchallenge but theresults suggest it ispossible.

Shaka Sola (far right) is delighted with the results his athletes have achieved over summer. His long term aim is to turn one of his young athletes into a worldchampion.

Shaka Sola is turning what wasan empty paddock into a nurseryfor world class throwers.

The former Olympian set upthe SolaPower Throwing Acad-emy in Moera two years ago.

The site next to railway lineoverbridge is known as the‘‘Horse Paddock’’ and he has 50athletes under his wing.

The Hutt City Council recentlygranted him a lease and he is nowtrying to raise $60,000 to build anindoor training facility.

Such a facility will allow hisathletes to train all year round.That is central to his plans to pro-duce champions to follow in thefootsteps of Valerie Adams andTom Walsh.

Producing a world champion isa big challenge but the results pro-duced by his athletes in recentmonths suggest it is possible.

Three of his proteges went tothe Commonwealth Youth Gamesin Samoa and his throwersdominated the Colgate YouthGames in January.

At the New Zealand nationalsNathaniel Sulupo won the Under20 discus and came second in theshot put. Sulupo has also beenselected to attend the World Jun-ior Championships in Polandlater this year.

Montaya Wharehinga camefourth in the senior women’shammer throw against mucholder throwers at the nationals.She has also beaten the seniorWellington record for the ham-mer.

At the recent Wellington Jun-ior Championship his athletes

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■ Joshua Ingham broke a Wel-lington junior shot put record thathad stood for 30 years.

Sola says raising $60,000 is abig ask but seeing his athletes dowell makes the hard work worth-while.

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