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A big help By Dan Whitfield A recent trip to her school’s playground has resulted in six-year-old Mishaela Kea swapping her uniform for gloves and a rubbish bag, in an effort to pick up litter. Despite her young age, the Arakura School student is already becoming a leader and role model in her community by creating an event to clean up the school grounds before term three started on Monday. “I just want everyone to be proud of their school,” Mishaela says. Continued on page 2 READY TO CLEAN UP: Mishaela Kea and her friends cleaned up Arakura School grounds over the school holidays. PHOTO: Dan Whitfield

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The first of 56 new fixed speed cameras featuring the latest generation technology went live on Wellington’s Ngauranga Gorge – with the second destined for Wainuiomata Rd. Assistant Commissioner Road Policing Dave Cliff says the new “second generation” camera has undergone an extensive calibration and testing process over the past month to ensure its accuracy and reliability in a range of traffic conditions. “Switching on the first of the new cameras is an important milestone in our efforts to reduce deaths and injuries on the country’s roads, as part of the wider Safer Journey’s strategy which focuses on creating safer roads and roadsides, safer

a nationwide rollout. The 56 cameras will cost about $10 million to install and will use the latest radarbased digital technology to detect speeding vehicles Wainuiomata Rd’s speed camera is set to be installed in September, with the new digital technology replacing the old outdated wet film cameras. “Between 2010 and 2012, driver speed contributed SNAP: Wainuiomata Rd speed to approximately three out camera. of 10 of all fatal crashes drivers and promoting safer and two out of every 10 vehicles,” Mr Cliff says. serious injury crashes. In The new cameras, one of human terms, that transwhich Wainuiomata will lates to 299 people killed in boast, are being installed in speed-related crashes over areas with the highest risk of that three year period, and a speed-related crashes through staggering 6,300 people who

suffered some kind of injury, ranging from minor to very serious,” Mr Cliff says. “That’s why Police and our road safety partners remain committed to doing all we can to bring speeds down,” he says. Police are set to publish the locations for the remaining cameras as soon as they are confirmed. Mr Cliff says about 140 sites in total around the country have been identified as having a high risk of speed related crashes, providing a framework for road safety agencies, councils and communities to target their enforcement and education efforts in known problem areas.

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Young girl helps her school Continued from page 1 By Dan Whitfield The young resident was upset at the amount of rubbish that had accumulated around the grounds, following a trip to play at the school with her grandma. According to mum, Toni Binks, the school is not normally this messy, but with the school vacant for two weeks, quite a bit of litter seemed to have blown into the grounds. She says Mishaela immediately wanted to return to the school and clean up the mess. Through the determination to get her school looking neat and tidy, Mishaela and her mum, along with members of the community, headed to the school over the weekend for a working bee to pick up rubbish. Ms Binks says she is so proud of her daughter’s school pride, telling the Wainuiomata News she wants to encourage her to continue this leadership quality. “It is all my daughter’s doing and

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idea; I reckon, at six, that’s pretty cool,” Ms Binks says. She says it is amazing how much school pride and interest in keeping the community clean Mishaela has already. The cleanup has not gone un-noticed by the school, with principal Mark Kibblewhite and

the board of trustees supporting the young student’s initiative. The cleanup over the weekend saw a few families attend, helping out for an hour and a half. Mishaela’s friends also came down to help with the cleanup.

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Shaving for a cause By Aaron Meredith Players and coaching staff from Wainuiomata’s premier rugby team shaved their heads last week to show support for a teammate’s family member battling cancer. The team was supporting prop David Va’a and his wife, who is about to start chemotherapy. As the bond between the team is strong, players decided to help the family out in any way that they could. Coach Justin Wilson says that this shows how much of a family the team is. “Every club say they are a family club, but this shows how much Wainuiomata is a family, now that everyone is getting involved,” Mr Wilson says. The head shave event was also to thank everyone for the support that they have shown the team over the year. “The families are the key to the suc-

cess [of the team],” he says. Captain Greg Lealofi agrees with his coach, saying thank you for the support, and says they were happy they could do this for the family. The evening began with a meal that was provided by Fine Touch Catering. Once the head shaving started, all of the team got involved, although some were clearly troubled with the prospect of losing their hair. Mr Va’a says it was good to see as many players get involved. “It’s good to see so many of the guys over the number six do this,” he says. Providing the head shaves were two barbers from Wellington and Lower Hutt. It was not long before some of the players and families also got involved in making sure that everyone got the shortest shave they could. The night ended with the club handing over the cash raised to the family involved and everyone with very cold heads.

inbriefnews Community board meeting nears The next Wainuiomata Community Board meeting will be happening on July 30. Members of the board include Terry Stallworth, Karl Dickson, Rima Workman, Richard Sinnott, Heather Robb, Josh Briggs, Campbell Barry (councillor), and Margaret Willard (councillor). The meeting is open to the public, but some items may come under the public excluded section. At the start of each meeting there is time for public comment, giving residents the chance to speak for three minutes on items in the meeting. For more information on the meeting, go to huttcity.govt.nz.

TEAM SHAVE: David Va’a has his head shaved along with his teammates, in support of his wife. PHOTO: Aaron Meredith

Crash prevention signs installed By Dan Whitfield New signs that alert speeding drivers to slow down have been installed on Wainuiomata Hill Rd. While people that speed are a factor on most New Zealand roads, the main thoroughfare from Wainuiomata and Lower Hutt has been identified as a location with crash statistics that show drivers are driving too fast. Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace lives in Wainuiomata and travels from the Lower Hutt suburb each day for work. He says that people are going way too fast for the road and believes it is becoming a safety matter. Mr Wallace says there have been concerns from police and residents of people driving on this road too fast and

without reason. Two out of three of the signs have been installed on the Wainuiomata side of the hill, while one has been placed in Waiwhetu. An illuminated ‘slow down’ message is activated when drivers approach them travelling over the stated speed limit. Mr Wallace says if the signs help save lives, then it is money well spent. Council engineer Lyle Earl tells the Wainuiomata News that each sign cost $12,000, and were part funded (58 per cent) by the New Zealand Transport Agency, with Hutt City Council funding the remainder. According to Mr Wallace, actions to make the Wainuiomata Hill safer for motorists have helped reduce accidents

Term three begins for school students Students went back to school this week, starting the third term of the 2014 school year. School officially restarted on Monday following the term two-three holidays. Motorists are also being urged to take care and to watch out for children while driving around schools to prevent any accidents. Term three runs from Monday, July 21, until Friday, September 26.

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Collectors needed for annual appeals Heart Kids Wellington needs collectors for its annual appeal next month. As part of the collection, people would only need to spare about two hours to help the organisations appeal, according to secretary Vicky Stevens. The collection will secure funds to help the organisation’s heart children and families. If people are interested in helping in the campaign or want more information, contact Ms Stevens via email: vickystevens53@yahoo.com. Assistance Dogs NZ Trust is also looking for collecters for their annual appeal which runs from August 3-9. For more information Contact Wendy on 022 137 4090 or email wendy@assistancedogstrust.org.nz. View www.assistancedogstrust.org. nz for details.

FOCUSED ON COMMUNITY: Dawn McKinely with Arakura School students Amber Mayhead and Hoani Wright who received the Junior Neighbourhood Support Award. PHOTO: Supplied

Because she has a passion for her community, Dawn McKinley was given a year to set up 15 neighbourhood support groups; although it has only been seven months, she already has 27 groups signed up. “It’s great...There’s been a lot of community interest and it’s always increasing. I don’t think it will be long until we’re at 30 groups,” Ms McKinley says. Most of the groups operate out of central Wainuiomata with a group on Donnelly Dr, Dover Rd, Gibbs Cres, Grimsby Gr, Heath St, Hine Rd, Holland St, Hyde St, Karamea Gr, Ruthven Rd, Stanley St, Upper Trelawney Rd, Wellington Rd, Wood St, Woodland Gr, and Wright St. There are also two groups on each Mohaka St, Moohan St, Pencarrow Cres, and Petrie St; and three rural groups with one on Coast Rd, as well as Moores Valley Rd, and Upper Fitzherbert Rd. “It’s about keeping an eye out...It’s about crime prevention,” Ms McKinley says. She says there was an incident where a resident saw someone walking up the driveway belonging to another

neighbour, but they knew they were at work. Because they had the person’s contact details, they checked to see if anyone else was at home or if they were expecting anyone at their place, and it turned out they weren’t so the person called the police. Community constable Tony Shearer is pleased with the amount of streets getting involved in neighbourhood support groups. Mr Shearer says there has been a dramatic increase in support groups being established in Wainuiomata, with nearly 30 getting on board this year alone. “These groups are without a doubt one of the simplest and most effective methods of street level crime prevention,” Mr Shearer says. “As a community, we are very fortunate to have Dawn as our local coordinator...Her passion for making the community a safer place through establishing these groups is awesome,” he says. Through Wainuiomata’s neighbour support groups, Ms McKinley is encouraging people that it is important to know your neighbour so that crime can be prevented. Continued on page 8

Ready to help her community grow By Dan Whitfield Crissie Lightfoot is focused on her neighbourhood, which is why she is walking into the service team leader position with confidence. Although she has been with The Warehouse in Wainuiomata for nearly 11 years, she has worked her way up from being on night-fill and checkouts, to being a duty manager, and working in admin. Now taking over from former Wainuiomata-gal Paige Beattie, who returned home to Blenheim earlier this year, Mrs Lightfoot is ready to continue the legacy that was left for her. With The Warehouse Wainuiomata team vision standing

as: ‘One community, one team, doing it right,’ Mrs Lightfoot says she is ready to give back to the community she had built relationships with over the years. Mrs Lightfoot has been a Hutt Valley girl all her life, but calls Wainuiomata home – spending the past 13 years living in the area with her husband and two kids. “It hasn’t really changed for me…I had a lot to do with the community before, through schools and sports. I guess it’s about continuing to build relationships and supporting the community – so we can effectively help more,” she says. Each year, The Warehouse gets involved in supporting local, regional and national

charity groups and organisations, as well as multiple community fundraisers. As part of the service team leader position, Mrs Lightfoot will be at the fore-front of organising the Wainuiomata store’s involvement. “I’m just looking to continue what Paige has already achieved and done in Wainuiomata,” she says. The Warehouse Wainuiomata store manager Kirstin JonesElms says the service team leader position suits a “people person”; as well as someone who is keen to give back. “We want to encourage groups to come talk to us if they need help…We want to support the community,” Mrs Jones-Elms says.

SERVICE TEAM LEADER: Crissie Lightfoot. PHOTO: Dan Whitfield

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Busy in the kitchen By Dan Whitfield As a big fan of the cooking game show My Kitchen Rules, Wainuiomata’s Corey Ewers decided to mix things up at home by creating his own family competition. With the young Wainuiomata Primary School student, and nanna Pauline Emmens forming one team, his mum Kelly Emmens and his 13 year old brother Zane, plus granddad Peter and uncle Jamie Emmens made up another two; and thus the family cooking competition was born. “I’ve been watching it every week and just thought it would be cool to

do one with my family...It’s been lots of fun,” the nine-year-old says. Now this is no mediocre remake, the teams are cooking first class meals and are also competing for a prize - just like the chefs on the television programme. The Wainuiomata-based competition kicked off a few weeks ago with Corey and Pauline cooking the first challenge meal – a pork and potato dish. Kelly and Zane then cooked for the second challenge and over the weekend Peter and Jamie had their go. As part of the night’s challenge the teams cooked a starter, main and dessert for the two other teams and

MIXING UP A STORM: Corey Ewers and nanna Pauline Emmens. PHOTO: Dan Whitfield

two guest judges – one being auntie Claire Stewart. Claire tells the Wainuiomata News everyone has been having “tremendous fun.” “Corey has been taking it all very seriously... He made a sign for the front door and one to hang up in the dining area; when serving, he had an apron on and as he put the meal in front of each of us said, ‘enjoy your meal’,” Claire says. While the cooking competition wrapped up over the weekend, the young chef has his fingers crossed that another family cooking challenge will rise in the not too distant future.

Students rise to the challenge in the big city By Dan Whitfield

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The school holidays have been packed full of business related fun, with 10 local high school students attending a workshop called Te Wero Pakihi – the business challenge – recently. Galaxie Samuels, Ani Taiapa, Luke Nixon, Mia Daymond-Kamo, Paige Ruawai, Ryan Walsh, Jade Bartels Mcgregor, Cheyenne Hunia, Atiria Semmens and Joey Owen made up the team representing Wainuiomata; with Ani and Jade in the winning team. The students joined 44 oth-

ers from around New Zealand who got a real-life taste of running a business, following on from the three-day MaiBiz programme that was run in Wainuiomata in June. As part of the Aucklandbased event, students were invited to pitch their ideas in a challenging and fun environment - with the aim of getting an insight into the world of business, inspiring and educating them to invent their futures today. Ani did the MaiBiz course as she has a passion for tourism and thinks her experience on the course may have helped her get work place-

ment at Te Papa. “It was great...It was definitely focused on business. The best part was meeting other people and learning about what we have to do for our future,” Ani says. She has quietly always wanted to establish a business based around Maori arts. Jade says role models in her whanau have given her the inspiration to pursue a career in business. Jade wants to learn Te Reo Maori at Te Wananga o Raukawa and then go on to study business-public law at Massey University so she can get in management.

If you’re saving for your first home, this seminar could help get you there sooner than you think. You’ll hear first-hand from our home loan expert, wealth specialist, and a local real estate agent on all the key details you need to know when buying your first home including: • The home loan process and how to apply for a loan • How KiwiSaver could help • How family and friends may help • Affordable first home options in your area. To be followed by a question and answer session. Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2014 Time: 6.00pm - 8.00pm Venue: ANZ Wainuiomata, 15 Queen St, Wainuiomata For more information and to register call Tim Wilson on 04 436 5402 or email Tim.Wilson2@anz.com.

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Our readers have their say. Find out the word on the street in Wainuiomata Question: What has been the best part of the school holidays?

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“Playing with my friends.”

“The holiday programme and magic show.”

“Making masks, the magic show, and watching movies.”

“Colouing in, watching a movie, and braiding in the library.”

“Making my dragon mask with the holiday programme.”

Letters to the editor Letters on issues of community interest are welcomed. Guidelines are that they should be no longer than 150 words. They must be signed and a street address provided to show good faith, even if a nom de plume is provided for publication. The editor reserves the

right to abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication. Send or fax them to the address on page two, or email them to news@ wsn.co.nz. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in emails.

NZ turning into cell phone addicts Dear Ed, I have seen heaps of people get inside their cars with cell phones glued to their heads. I have had a few close calls with drivers who wanted to rearrange my face because I was writing their registration numbers down as well. I reckon the police shouldn’t expect people to risk their lives regarding

Petrol station staff and management should tighten up on people who ignore safety signs. The same goes in hospitals, you see some idiots using cell phones near the ICU ward. How stupid or ignorant are they. Peter Wells Wainuiomata

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Business is booming By Dan Whitfield A new or remodelled kitchen is just a step away with John and Hazel Harris’ franchise Dream Doors – with the two locals saying business is booming. John and Hazel immigrated to New Zealand from the United Kingdom around two years ago, setting up home in Wainuiomata, and starting the kitchen renovation franchise in the process. The franchise offers kitchen solutions for people wanting to change up their homes, offering a vast range of door designs and colours, kitchen benchtops, splash backs, hardware and kitchen design to suit everyone’s ideas. The Wainuiomata duo have much experience in business operation, with John a qualified electrician, plumber and project manager, and Hazel a qualified business analyst. “We loved the idea of the concept – you can get a new kitchen look by keeping your existing cabinets and just replace the doors, drawer faces and panels...Our unique system means we can carry out a reface in about one day, [which is] much faster and cleaner than changing the whole kitchen,’ John says. The Harris’ franchise has been in

traffic offences by reporting them. What I am getting on about is New Zealand is catching up to the rest of the world of cell phone freaks. Using cell phones at petrol stations while filling up shows the intelligence of lots of people who don’t care about blowing themselves sky high, but also put others in danger including petrol station staff.

LOCALS: John and Hazel Harris. PHOTO: Supplied

demand for its services for a while, which is why it grew so quickly that they had to open their showroom in Lower Hutt much earlier than planned. Despite this they say it has greatly helped their business grow. With the showroom in Lower Hutt, and offering their service and expertise to the Welllington, Porirua, and Upper Hutt areas as well, they now employ their own staff comprising of an installation manager and two fitters – both of who have many years experience in the kitchen environment.

“We love living in Wainui – it has a wonderful community feeling about it and great diversity,” John says. The first time John and Hazel had been to Wainuiomata was when they set up their home, despite having been to New Zealand quite a few times previously. The Wainuiomata couple are enjoying the business that is coming from the Wellington region and look forward to the year ahead. John has also had his own property maintenance company in the United Kingdom, fitting two kitchens and two bathrooms a week.

Caitlyn Leevers, 4, was snapped by the Wainuiomata News having fun during the school holidays recently. She attended a show by a magician and had a special balloon hat made for her. She also had fun on the bouncy castle that has been operating during the school holidays. Caitlyn is on holiday from Sun Valley Kindergarten, and has been enjoying fun outings most days.

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Staff get busy in kitchen to support children’s hospital Staff from The Warehouse in Wainuiomata got busy in the kitchen, baking up batches of cupcakes and cookies to sell at a fundraiser last Thursday. All baking was made by the local team, with proceeds going to Wellington Children’s Hospital. Through the fundraiser, customers were invited to buy an item for $1, and then vote for best looking and best tasting. Store manager Kirstin Jones-Elms wants to

pass on a huge thank you to customers who supported the fundraiser. Staff and members of the community also came together on Friday to run a fundraising BBQ – also supporting Wellington Children’s Hospital. On hand to service residents of Wainuiomata were The Warehouse team members Valerie Stonyer and Nikki Otter, along with Dominic and Summer Gonzalez, Jordan and Sam Lightfoot, and Rebecca Davies.

BAKING UP SOME SUPPORT: Kerrie Wylie and son Oliver, Jericho Dickson, Jane Witherden, Terai Rongokea, Kylie Billaney and her daughters Tatiana and Lania, Crissie Lightfoot, Sia Sage and daughter Savina. PHOTO: Supplied

LGC favours ‘single voice’ for region Evidence has emerged that the Local Government Commission (LGC) already believes that the best form of democracy is a “single voice” to represent people across a large region. Spokesperson for the Local Democracy Coalition, Lower Hutt Mayor Ray Wallace, says a reply from the commission to an official information request has revealed that the commission is working on the basis that residents should have less representation. Mr Wallace says the commission seems to have adopted the single voice concept, on the premise that the legislation requires it to favour “super-city ‘single voice’ options because they are closely linked to ‘effective representation of communities of interest’.” He says there is real risk to local democracy if this single voice ideology has influenced the process from the outset. There is an anomaly between the views expressed by the LGC and the Government, which has clearly and regularly said that it will not force supercities on communities, Mr Wallace says. “The commission must be interpreting the legislation incorrectly,” the Lower Hutt Mayor says. The LDC had made an information re-

quest for explanation of the commission’s references to a ‘single voice’ for regions. A letter from commission’s chief executive Donald Riezebos says that ‘single voice’ closely relates to the legislated mandate to search for ‘effective representation of communities of interest’ a criterion under clause 11(5) of schedule three of its act – which enables democratic local decision-making by and on behalf of communities, which is a criterion under clause 12. Mr Wallace says: “The problem is that the phrase ‘effective representation of communities of interest’ is not a criterion under clause 11(5). It is under clause 15(b) which refers to local boards. And even that clause does not state support for ‘single voice’ representation.” He says the commission had made a fundamental and prejudicial error in deciding that ‘democratic local decisionmaking’ means having a ‘single voice’. “There is a really diverse community within the Hutt region, and they have clearly told us that they do not want amalgamation. The representation of these residents would be greatly reduced by a forced merger into a supercity and a move away from true, local democracy,” he says.

Support groups get juniors involved Continued from page 4 The programme also works closely, and is supported, by the local police and fire brigade. Currently there are 277 households involved. Ms McKinley tells the Wainuiomata News the organisation has also started a Junior Neighbourhood Support programme, with Arakura School – the first to sign up to the scheme. The junior programme kicked off in term two, and runs in conjunction with the mainstream Neighbourhood Support

Group. It provides an opportunity for children that are interested in protecting their community to be part of a group that does just that. Ms McKinley says that it will also help set them up to being interested in keeping their community safe in the future. While Arakura School is the first school to sign up, Ms McKinley is hopeful the rest of the schools in Wainuiomata will be interested in signing up as well. “My vision is to see all seven schools signed up,” she says.

SIZZLING UP SUPPORT: Dominic Gonzalez, right, Jordan Lightfoot, Summer Gonzalez, Valerie Stonyer, Sam Lightfoot, Nikki Otter, and Rebecca Davies. PHOTO: Dan Whitfield

Wednesday July 23, 2014

MINUTES WITH: Phil Wyburn Owner-operator Gavin Shute Auto Services What is your favourite food?

Your favoured holiday destination?

Who would you invite to dinner?

Summer BBQ with friends and family.

Any beach in New Zealand, with a kayak and fishing rods.

P!nk the singer.

What makes you smile?

What’s your favourite music?

What’s next on your wish list?

My lovely daughter, Brooke.

Any thing but Snoopy ’s Christmas.

A trip to Europe.

What’s your pet hate?

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

A saying you like to live by?

Seeing peoples lives destroyed by drug and alcohol addictions.

I went on an Outward Bound course once.

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including those over the age of 65, pregnant women, people with on-going health conditions such as asthma, and children under five years who have been hospitalized for a respiratory illness. Plunket clinical advisor Allison Jamieson says: “We strongly advise expectant mums to get the free vaccination. Babies under 6 months old are too young to be immunised so if their mums are vaccinated they can pass protection on to their baby.”

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Baby Bounce now in Wainuiomata By Dan Whitfield

Young children in Wainuiomata are set to have fun through a new programme starting at the local library on Thursday. Designed for newborn children and those aged up to two-year-olds, along with their parents, Baby Bounce & Rhyme is a weekly half-hour programme of songs, rhymes and fingerplays. “This has been running very successfully at some of our other branches. There are currently no Baby Bounce sessions at Moera, Taita and Wainuiomata – [This is] until we have it from next week,” says Merle Wregar, coordinator of the programme. The programme helps build a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay strengthens that foundation. It also helps children get a head start by joining other

parents and their little ones for companionship, fun and interaction. “Baby Bounce provides a fun opportunity for the littlies to experience rhythm, melody, new words and actions that go with them,” Ms Wregar says. “It includes songs and rhymes that most will know such as ‘incy wincy spider’, ‘row row row your boat’, and ‘if you’re happy and you know it’. Children [also] have the opportunity to be close to their caregivers [through activities,” she says. The Baby Bounce programme runs at Eastbourne Library, Stokes Valley Library, Petone Library, and Naenae Library. Wainuiomata’s programme starts on Thursday at 10.30am. “We [also] include a bubble song every now and then, which provides a lovely, magic feeling right at the end of the session as children dance around to try and pop the bubbles,” she says.

WaiPESI Play Day for under 5s! Wainuiomata Pasifika Education Success Initiative (WaiPESI) invite all families and friends and your children under 5 to join us on Wainuiomata 4 Concord Street

Wonderful Living This beautifully presented 3 bedroom home has so much to offer. Tastefully redecorated, modern kitchen & bathroom. Internal access from garage along with an electric garage door. Living areas are open plan, extending out to a nice indoor/outdoor flow through the conservatory onto the deck and spa area, which leads out to private garden where you can enjoy the sun. You will want to consider this home before you look elsewhere. For Sale $241,500 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5188 Open Sun 12.30 - 1 pm David Selig & Renee Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 M 027 3554501 E teamselig@harcourts.co.nz Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 Contributor to realestate.co.nz

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17 Sheehy Grove

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21 Hyde Street

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14 Edmonds St

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Wainuiomata

74 Totara Street

"Your Slice Of Paradise" 3 level home with viewing decks, 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living areas, large garage. near 2 acre private setting with gardens, lawns & bush backdrop. For Sale $480,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5181 Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E leith.gunn@xtra.co.nz

Style In Hyde Street Stylish family home, open plan flows through to the deck & sunny backyard, 4 bedrooms, modern kitchen, 2 bathrooms. Did I mention the pizza oven? Yum! For Sale $279,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5169 Open SUN 12 - 12.30pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E leith.gunn@xtra.co.nz

Great Base To Start! 3 bedroom home, good heating & insulation, HRV, Aluminum joinery, decent garage & off-street parking. Good section for kids & pets. School & bus nearby. For Sale $199,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5195 Open SUN 12.45-1.15pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E leith.gunn@xtra.co.nz

4 Bedroom Parkway Home Wonderful 4 bedroom home, 2 living areas, modern kitchen & bathroom, 2 toilets, gas & DVS. BBQ deck & patio. Garage & carport too. Schools are close by. For Sale $320,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5200 Open SUN 1.30 - 2pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E leith.gunn@xtra.co.nz

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41 Westminster Rd Wainuiomata

Wainuiomata

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40 Ruthven Road

Wainuiomata

7 Dublin St

Wainuiomata

24 Queen Street

Mortgagee Sale Family property with modern kitchen & bathroom, gas, 3 bedrooms & sundeck + a rumpus in the garage! Good section for the kids, the school & bus are nearby. Auction 23rd July at 11.00am View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5198 Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E leith.gunn@xtra.co.nz

Great Garage And Parking 3 bedroom family home, gas, DVS, alarm, kitchen with pantry & dishwasher. Double garage/ workshop + 2nd toilet & good parking. And a sunny setting. For Sale $198,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5174 Open SUN 3 - 3.30pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E leith.gunn@xtra.co.nz

’Ideal For Extended Family’ Main house - 3 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, wood burner + wetback. Attached flat -1 bedroom, bathroom & spacious living area. Large double garage. BBQ patio area. Ideal for extended family or rental investment. For Sale $307,000 E: leith.gunn@xtra.co.nz View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5207 Open Sun 2.15 - 2.45pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940

Shop For Sale In Queen Street Ideal for investment or owner operated. These buildings don’t come on the market in Queen Street often. Kitchen, toilet/bathroom & 2 spare offices. For Sale $279,000 Plus GST (if any) View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5206 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 E david.selig@harcourts.co.nz

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6b Ely Grove

83 Parkway

4 Concord Street

125b Upper Fitzherbert Road

Looking To Downsize? 2 double bedroom unit, open plan style living, own private deck. Sought after street. All it needs is for someone to come in and put their own style and flair into it! For Sale $149,900 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5186 Open SUN 11.45-12.15 David Selig & Renee Selig - teamselig@harcourts.co.nz P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 M 027 3554501

Convenient Parkway Living! 3 double bedrooms minutes from the Woa hill. Heat pump, HRV system, good insulation. Views from the living area, covered outdoor area. Single garage. For Sale $239,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5187 Open SUN 1.15 - 1.45pm David Selig & Renee Selig - teamselig@harcourts.co.nz P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 or 027 3554501

Wonderful Living 3 bedroom home, modern kitchen & bathroom. Internal access from garage/electric garage door. Open plan, indoor/outdoor flow, conservatory, deck & spa area. For Sale $241,500 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5188 Open SUN 12.30 - 1pm David Selig & Renee Selig - teamselig@harcourts.co.nz P 564 0000 M 027 4458944 M 027 3554501

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

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10 Whitehall Street

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21 Whitehall Street

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61 Coast Road

28 Nelson Cres. After Deadline Sale.

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

First Time Home Buyers! 3 bedroom home looking for new owners! Space for the kids to kick a ball with the property being fully fenced. Good sized garage/workshop. For Sale $210,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5193 Open SUN 2 - 2.30pm David Selig & Renee Selig - teamselig@harcourts.co.nz P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 M 027 3554501

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

Spacious Family Home 5 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms! Short walk to the shops. Large living area with wood burner. Room off the back of the garage - could be hobby/music room/man cave! For Sale $279,000 Offers considered from Noon 24th July 2014. View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5204 Open SUN 12.30 - 1pm David Selig & Renee Selig - teamselig@harcourts.co.nz P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 M 027 355 4501

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Sun Drenched Flat Section!

49 Ruthven Road

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Wainuiomata

1 Kim Street

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19 Hamstead Street

Rare As Hen’s Teeth! 1000m² of flat sun-drenched flat land, waiting for you to build your dream home on. All the services are to the gate, all you need to do is build. Call immediately to view. For Sale $109,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5149 Open by appointment Ann Watkins P 04 564 0001 M 021 615 062 E ann.watkins@harcourts.co.nz

Vendor Wants Action! So present all offers! All day sun. Separate bathroom & toilet. Spacious lounge. 3 bedrooms, gas heating, garage, close to school & kindy, fully fenced. For Sale $179,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5159 Open By Appointment Ann Watkins P 04 564 0001 M 021 615 062 E ann.watkins@harcourts.co.nz

This Home Has It All To Offer. 3 double bedrooms, lounge + wood burner, separate bathroom, natural timber kitchen + large double pantry. HUGE garage and all day sun. Call now to view! For Sale $226,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5179 Open SUN SUN 12.45-1.15pm 1.30-2pm Ann Watkins P 04 564 0001 M 021 615 062 E ann.watkins@harcourts.co.nz

Move In And Enjoy! Newly painted exterior, 3 bedrooms (2 double), separate lounge, wood-fire, large open-plan kitchen/ dining, conservatory, double garage. Fully fenced section. For Sale $189,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5197 Open SUN 12 - 12.30pm Ann Watkins P 04 564 0001 M 021 615 062 E ann.watkins@harcourts.co.nz

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31a (2/31) Kowhai Street

Wainuiomata

108 Crowther Road

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

Lifestyle Living At It’s Finest! 3 double bedrooms (master has ensuite), 2 Living, 6 car garage, office, outbuildings, 10 acres. 510 mins from town, approx 30 mins to Wellington CBD. For Sale $970,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5165 Open By Appointment Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E nicky.cooper@harcourts.co.nz

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Wednesday July 23, 2014

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in the School Holidays

RUNNING AROUND: Bizhahan Little, 8, Aaronaye Little, 7, and Ngakau Brown, 8.

GETTING ARTY: Bailey Taylor, 6, and

Jazmine Thomson, 7.

PLAYTIME: Ngatikaura Brown, 5.

Students get arty over holidays Students on school holidays flocked to Wainuiomata Library last week, with a number of cool programmes keeping them entertained. Viking and pirate activity sessions ran on July 8 and 16, and saw not only members of the community attend but also those involved in the community centre’s holiday programme. A spokesperson for the programmes says these were the first of the library’s programmes and a horde of keen and cool vikings and elders listened to stories, readying them for an adventure on the high sea. The crews faced a dragon egg race challenge as well as created wonderful dragon and viking masks before sailing away home, they say. The pirate session was apparently a swashbuckled experience, with children learning that a pirate’s favourite letter of the alphabet is ‘ARRRRRR’. The programme spokesperson says pirate stories were read and puzzle pictures were played, as well as children enjoying throwing gold coins into a treasure chest. The young pirates also got to walk a makeshift plank. The pirates who survived then

MUNCH TIM E Thomson, 9 : Jaden .

cal children BEHIND THE MASK: Lo O: Supplied OT PH . create Viking masks

created parrots for their shoulders and designed a pirate flag. The community centre’s holiday programme, Ynui Kidz, ran for four days and had 23 children attend.

CREATIVE: Two local children create parrots and dragon masks. PHOTO: Supplied

SQUARK: Emily Hargraves gets friendly with her shoulder parrot. PHOTO: Supplied

BRAIDING BRAC LE Aaronaye Little, TS: Vera Pazan with 7. PHOT O: Supplied

y’s pirate session, creating pirate eye PIRATES: Students on holiday took part in the librar patches, parrots and flags. PHOTO: Supplied

Wednesday July 23, 2014

Meet Jacinta – Barnardos KidStart Hi, my name is Jacinta Laualu and I am a Barnardos KidStart Childcare Consultant for Wellington. I love my job and I am really excited about having this opportunity to introduce and promote Barnardos KidStart Childcare home-based services. My story starts as a mum working and juggling childcare through daycares and kindy’s until my youngest child was born. It all got too complicated, so I had to put my thinking cap on to how I could have the best of both worlds - earning an income and being home with my family. When I enquired about becoming an educator with the Barnardos, their staff were so helpful and supported me in getting up and running. It worked out perfectly for my family and I was able to have a wonderful experience of helping other families in the same position as I was. I learnt so much through the guidance of the Barnardos staff and it was so rewarding providing care and education to other children. Being an educator also allowed me to have flexible hours and the choice of the families I could work with, which all of them were so lovely and we still stay in touch. Plus Barnardos is aligned with my values by having a genuine concern and interest in the wellbeing of all children and their families. Which I am now proud

to be promoting. It is great to be getting involved in my local community where I was raised, surrounded by my family and friends. Now I have the opportunity to pay this wonderful experience forward to other families through finding that perfect home away from home childcare fit for them. I understand how overwhelming it can be with all the childcare options available, but given the chance I would love you to find the perfect educator match to capture your family needs. If the circumstance fits we are here to help mums become educators setting themselves up so they are able to work from the comforts of their own home, where they will provide care and education incorporating Barnardos KidStart Childcare’s philosophy of learn, play, and grow. If you are looking for childcare or thinking about becoming an educator and running your own business from your home, we may have the perfect opportunity for you. Give me a call as I would love to help you with your childcare journey. Call 0800 KIDSTART today.

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a small petrol engine,” he says. The engine has now won 13 major awards. In addition to collecting seven International Engine of the Year awards in three years – including Best New Engine in 2012 – the 1.0-litre EcoBoost also has been awarded the International Paul Pietsch Award 2013 for technological innovation in Germany; the Dewar Trophy from the Royal Automobile Club in Great Britain; and in the U.S., the Breakthrough Award from Popular Mechanics magazine. Ford also is the first automaker to win a Ward’s 10 Best Engines trophy for a three-cylinder engine. “This year’s competition was the fiercest yet, but the 1.0-litre EcoBoost continues to stand out for all the right reasons – great refinement, surprising flexibility and excellent efficiency,” said Dean Slavnich, co-chairman of the awards. “The engine is one of the finest examples of powertrain engineering,” he says. Ford vehicles equipped with the EcoBoost engine are now available in 72 countries worldwide.

Ford cars including the new Fiesta Sport in New Zealand has fought off competition from premium brands and supercars to win the ‘Oscars’ of the engine world for an unprecedented third time in a row. Ford Motor Company’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine – which lowers fuel consumption without sacrificing power – was named 2014 International Engine of the Year for its drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology. A panel of 82 automotive media officials from 35 countries also named the 1.0-litre EcoBoost the “Best Engine Under 1.0-litre” for the third year in a row at the Engine Expo 2014, in Stuttgart. “To deliver the complete package of eye-popping fuel economy, surprising performance, quietness and refinement we knew this little 1.0-litre engine would have to be a game changer,” said Bob Fascetti, vice president of Ford Powertrain Engineering. “Through our One Ford approach to development, EcoBoost continues to set the benchmark for power combined with fuel efficiency from

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Wednesday July 23, 2014

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Under 21s ready for next game Despite all under 21 games cancelled due to weather, Wainuiomata was relegated to third place following a catch up game between Poneke and Tawa The game, which was played last week, saw Poneke upset the table by claiming a bonus point win; putting Wainuiomata three points behind second place. An appeal was made about Wainuiomata’s recent game against Avalon, with the game being finalised in the green and blacks favour. This gave the home side a five point win. At this stage, Wainuiomata is set to face Rahui this weekend; playing at home in Mary Crowther Park. With three games remaining in regular season, Wainuiomata will be heading to a semi final. Coaching staff say the team will be ready for this weekend’s game.

Another win for Schaafhausen John Schaafhausen struck the ball right to win and defend his title at the Wainuiomata Golf Club Championships recently. Mr Schaafhausen competed against some of the best golfers from around the region to be crowned top golfer; despite, at one stage, being seven holes down. The club champs are a favourite event of Mr Schaafhausen’s, with him winning the tournament last year as well.

By Dan Whitfield The Wainuiomata women’s representative football side came away from a recent game against Marist both wet and muddy, but more importantly – victorious. Wainuiomata played well, showing it had what it took to defeat Marist 1-nil on Sunday. The women’s side started strong with the wind forcing the Marist goal keeper to make several good saves, and Jackie Austin and Leanne Smith having numerous opportunities however, did not beat the goalie. At the finish of the first half, the score was still nil-all; but the second half started well for Wainuiomata. Despite playing into a strong wind, which ultimately made Wainuiomata’s job a lot harder, the home side was told by the coach to attack down the flanks. According to a team spokesperson, this worked well for Alysha Howard and Lynda Prebble who managed to get in behind the defence; however, crosses were stopped by the wet goal area making it difficult to shoot. Marist did create a couple of chances to score but conditions did not help

Tough competition hosted by Wainui The Wellington Tough Guy and Gal Challenge is set run to this weekend, with Wainuiomata hosting this year’s event. Based at the 240ha Wainuiomata Boys’ Brigade Camp on Coast Rd, this year’s event offers a unique opportunity within a bush environment for people to push their bodies to the maximum. Around 800 competitors are expected to attend.

with the ball stopping millimetres in front of the goal. Wainuiomata was awarded a penalty later in the half, but again, efforts from the opposition’s goal keeper saw that the ball did not make it into the net. The local side did not quit,

and continued to attack. The local side was awarded another penalty for a hand ball, and finally centre-back Heather Smith managed to put the ball away under the goalie to score the first goal of the match. With 10 minutes left, Wai-

nuiomata applied more pressure but could not find a way past the goalie. The team played well and had a good result, despite the conditions fighting against the home side. Player of the day was Bella Van Hooff.

Home semi-final booked By Aaron Meredith

NZ cup stacking team announced

Three Wainuiomata students have made the cut for the New Zealand Black Stacks team for 2015. Caleb Smith, Patrick McVey and Thomas Peacock were selected for the New Zealand team recently. The announcement was made by World Sport Stacking Association New Zealand. Caleb Smith is from Wainuiomata High School, while Patrick McVey and Thomas Peacock are both from Wainuiomata Intermediate School. The students are part of the New Zealand cup stacking team and competitions will be held when the next season starts.

WINNING TEAM: Losa Hoffman, Nikki White, Leanne Smith, Alysha Howard, Lynda Prebble, Sheena Nicholson, Heather Smith, Jacinta Heffernan. Katrina Barclay, Jonelle Smith, Jackie Austin, Bella van Hoo. PHOTO: Supplied

ONE WITH THE BOOT: Tyler Tane

Wainuiomata will host its first ever home Jubilee Cup semi-final this weekend after holding off Hutt Old Boys Marist 13-12 in the premier division competition. The first half was heavily dominated by the home side, which saw Wainuiomata control both possession and territory – and Tyler Tane secure an early penalty. Wainuiomata then showed some brilliant counter attacking, with a try formed out of set plays from deep in the team’s own territory. After HOBM coughed up the ball, it was quickly spread out to the wing where Marvin Karawana and Tau Mamea made the initial burst up field. This continued with the ball eventually reaching John Monu, who had enough momentum to score after being tackled close to the line. The conversion and a later penalty by Tane gave the home side a 13-nil lead at the halftime break. In contrast, the second half was dominated by the visitors, who were given a penalty try early on. This

closed the gap to 13-7. HOBM then scored another try, but first-five Glen Walters missed the conversion leaving the score at 13-12. What followed was an excellent display of defence by a desperate Wainuiomata outfit, holding off multiple attempts at its try line. Wainuiomata eventually held off the visitors and forced the turn over, bringing the game to an end and a cheer from the crowd. Stand out players included the loose forward trio of Ben Tupuola, Greg Lealofi and Henry Stowers, as well as Shahn Eru, who had another stand out game. In the backs, Marvin Karawana always looked dangerous and Teru Time is proving to be very valuable in both his work rate and leadership on the field. In other matches, the senior firsts had a close 12-8 loss to HOBM and the women’s side defeated PonekeMSP, 56-12. Next week the premier side will host Marist St Pats (MSP) at William Jones. Kick off is set for 2.30pm with the community encouraged to attend for support.

Top teams return for busy week of sport It has been a busy week for top sports representatives from Wainuiomata High School, with teams gearing up for the season to kick off as the term resumed. Earlier this week, Wainuiomata’s premier netball team played Solway, showing good form after the two week break; while the top-tiered girls’ football team play tonight against Taita. The premier netball team from the

high school is currently ranked seventh this season; with the female football squad situated sixth in its competition. Playing tomorrow, the high school girls’ rugby team will play Aotea. The team is currently fourth on the competition table. While the Wainuiomata first XV have a bye this week, the second XV play Silverstream and the under 65kg team

will play its Upper Hutt counterparts on Saturday. The premier one netball team play again on Saturday, coming up against Sacred Heart College; the senior one team will play Sacred Heart College 16; and the junior one team plays Naenae over the weekend. The number one boys’ football team also play this Saturday against Newlands College.

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Carmen off to champs Wainuiomata runners headed to Waikanae to compete in the Wellington Center cross-country Championships last weekend. After a week of cold wet weather, it turned out to be a perfect day with conditions clear, calm and dry for the event based at Waikanae Park – making it a fairly fast course. Runners from around the Wellington region competed in age-group races over the challenging course, including two tough hills per lap. Times were a little quicker than last year, with most athletes taking at least a few seconds off and some even taking minutes of their 2013 results. The event was a selection race for the national championships being held in Christchurch in August, and athletes were looking for a good result in order to be chosen for the Wellington team. Ten of the Wainuiomata Harriers’ athletes placed within the top ten in their grades, with the most noteable results coming from Joel Carman who

TOP ATHLETE: Joel Carmen

placed fourth. This was the first time he had run in the men’s under 18 grade. Other noteable results included Ashden Brew and Luke Stoupe placing fourth and fifth in the boys’ under nine race. Carman’s placing secured him a spot in the Wellington team and he is set to travel to Christchurch early next month, competing against the rest of the country in the national competition. This will be Carman’s first national event for harriers, and as a 14-year-old, he will be one of the youngest in his category. In the masters men 40+ category, Al Forsyth placed 25th and Alan Carman 30th, running a total of 8km. The masters men 50+ category, also running 8km, saw Paul Richardson come eighth and Warwick Pettigrew finish 26th. In the masters women 35+ category, competing over 6km, Georgina Cox came sixth, with Shelley Tietjens two places behind her in eighth; and Nikki

Braniff-Jones two behind that in tenth position. The older masters women 50+ category saw Trish Coley finish in 11th place. Ashden Brew placed fourth in the under nine boys’ 1km event, followed by Luke Stoupe in fifth. Mackenzie Winter came 14th and Rebecca Forsyth came 16th in the girls’ under 11 race, with their male counterpart Logan Stoupe coming sixth in the boys’ event. Gemma Warrender came 12th in the girls’ under 13 race, and Cameron Forsyth placed seventh with Jesse Carman coming 20th in the boys’ event. In the girls’ under 15 3km event, Maria Cramp came eighth and Grace Forsyth came 11th; while in the boys’ race, Aaron Baker came 23rd. This Saturday is the Wainuiomata Harriers Club will be hosting its road championships, with the event starting from Richard Prouse Park.

Second round of superleague starts with loss The second round of the Regional Superleague kicked off last weekend, with the Ulalei girls unfortunately finding it too tough to overcome their Kapi Mana rivals. It was a hard fought game, but the final score set the Wainuiomata premier side down, loosing 54 points to 61. Ulalei had minimal passing errors apart from basic errors such as stepping, incorrect throwins and breaking which let the team down. Coach Tunis Cook says the attacks worked

well together on the centre pass-off, with quick service to the shooters. This week’s second game of the competition is against St Marys on Thursday, July 24. Tip off is at 8pm. The game will be held at the ASB Stadium in Wellington. Ulalei’s number two team had a good battle with its Convent Old Girls counterparts, which turned out to be quite an even match up – resulting in a 39-all draw. The lead changed hands numerous times

throughout the match, with neither side taking the lead by more than two goals at any one time. The premier two competition is extremely tight with all teams looking for the top four positions to ensure a premier two status next year – with the bottom four relegated down to premier three for the 2015 season. With three games left in the round, all teams have the chance to make the top four, even the two bottom placed teams - Convent Old

Girls 3 and Dynamic, both yet to win a game this round. Ulalei’s second division team is currently tied at the top of the table with Naenae Collegians United. This week’s feature match on Saturday, July 26, will include Ulalei and Naenae, in what is said to be a strong matchup. It will be held at 1.30pm at Walter Nash Stadium. Both teams have already met twice this season, with Naenae winning both times.

No points on the board for Wainuiomata An important game against Naenae put frustration in the Wainuiomata camp, with the top-tiered men’s team leaving with a nil-all draw - despite having most of the possession throughout the game. According to a club spokesperson, Wainuiomata had control of the ball for about 75 per cent of game. This should have meant a comfortable win for the local team; but due to a lack of finishing, the points stayed at zero for both teams. The draw is an unlucky result for Wainuiomata, with the side in the last four games recording two wins, one draw and a loss.

The club spokesperson says it was very frustrating for coaching staff as Wainuiomata are starting to dominate over sides a lot more but with all the chances created, the side seems to freeze in finishing off its opponents. With five games to go this season, Wainuiomata needs to get things right ahead of its next game against Kapiti in a fortnight. Coaching staff feel the season is in the hands of players in terms of where the team finishes up this year. Team officials say they will continue to work hard as a unit and give it all the side has.

HARD WORK TO PAY OFF: Jaleighquar Rahiri. PHOTO: Supplied

Preparation for Rio By Dan Whitfield Jaleighquar Rahiri has been training for this opportunity of a lifetime for more than six months, with her dream of representing New Zealand coming true in August. The Wainuiomata girl secured a spot on a New Zealand waka ama squad which is set to head to Rio de Janerio next month to compete against a number of countries at the World Championship Sprints event. Jaleighquar will be part of a team of eight paddling in the junior J19K division and the young athlete says to be part of this elite squad is an awesome opportunity.

Earlier this year, she told the Wainuiomata News that this was her first time she has had the opportunity to compete at an international level, but was ready for the challenge. The 18-year-old will be heading to the competition with more than 13 years experience in the sport. “It’s quite surprising how supportive the public has been...So many people are backing me and I am grateful for their support,” she says. To sponsor Jaleighquar’s trip to the world championships, contact Gretchen Hema via email – teoraroa@gmail.com.

Wednesday July 23, 2014