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Smokefree cars Local initiative goes National By Aaron Meredith

A local smokefree campaign is about to go national because of the hard work of a group in the valley. The Wainuiomata Smokefree Car Campaign has seen the formation of the National Smokefree Car Group, which aims to make it illegal to smoke in a car with a passenger. The campaign is the work of the Hashtags, a group of youth spending their time spreading their message as far as they can. Continued on page 2 DON’T SMOKE HERE: Youth of Wainuiomata are right behind the hashtag initiative to stop people smoking in cars.

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Wainuiomata residents are tired of the current spate of robberies plaguing the valley at the moment. Last week, the Coast Road Dairy was robbed, after a man entered the store armed with a gun. He threatened the dairy staff before leaving a short time later with only cigarettes. No one was injured during the incident, but

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Continued from page 1 Leah Davis from the Hutt City District Health Board is proud of the group that she helped create and says it is great to see how far their message has spread. “The community has responded to it, the Hashtags laid the foundation for all these campaigns around the country, now they are getting recognised for it.” A study at Otago University completed two years ago found children in Wainuiomata were eleven times more likely to be exposed to cigarette smoking in cars than in Karori. It was then the group was formed, working hard to spread their message. They have since adopted the saying, ‘smokefree cars – that’s how we roll’.

Around Wainuiomata there are many cars with bumper stickers showing their support to the campaign. Clubs and community groups are also backing the drive. Since forming two years ago, the group has even managed to take their message to Parliament. Originally Maori Party MP Tariana Turia was a major supporter of the Hashtags, but since she left her party that role has been taken over by Marama Fox. It is with this support in Parliament that gives Leah the most hope about seeing change. “We anticipate that no smoking in cars will become law.”

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inbrief news Community Arts This Wednesday at 6.30pm there will be a Wainuiomata community arts network meeting at the library. Special guest hub manager Annie Reilly, will be sharing her creative journey with the group. There also will be a discussion about the future direction of the group and what projects will be taken on next.  Any questions contact Ruth at Hutt Valley Community Arts on 0273136183.

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WORTHY WINNERS: Payge Olds and Kelly McKay receive Safety in the City awards after rescuing a drowning man off Eastbourne.

Bravery recognised By Aaron Meredith

The awards are presented by the Wellington City Council. In March, the two girls were with a group of friends at Burdan’s Gate in Eastbourne, when they were approached by a stranger with the news that someone was drowning. Without hesitation, sixteenyear-old Payge jumped into the sea and swam over 70 metres to reach the drowning man.

Two teenage girls who rescued a man out of the water near Eastbourne have been recognised for their bravery. Cousins Payge Olds and Kelly McKay both received Safety in the City awards at a ceremony last week, recognising them for the bravery they showed that night.

Two others, from the shore, helped Payge find the man, who was completely submerged when she reached him. Payge then dragged him to shore and her cousin Kelly performed CPR until emergency services arrived and took the man to hospital. Sadly the man later died. Payge said the awards ceremony was something they had

not experienced before. “It was so intimidating, everyone was so professional, we kind of felt like fish out of water.” Payge said she didn’t feel like they deserved the award as it was something “anyone would do”. “I definitely think we should feel proud for what we did, it is an incredible honour to get the award really.”

Pukeatua has risen By Aaron Meredith

Pukeatua Bridge has taken its place on the summit of the Wainuiomata Hill, marking a milestone in what is a significant upgrade for the area. Councillor Campbell Barry is happy with how the process worked, saying it went exactly as planned.

“It will look great once all the work has been done to the summit, it will be a real asset to Wainuiomata.” The placing of the bridge happened early Thursday morning. The Hill road was closed for an hour as the bridge was lowered into place by a crane. Cr. Barry says the plan is

Wainuiomata Little Theatre’s next production will be Annie, which will be held in early 2016. They are currently looking for people to audition and are holding three pre audition workshops in November. The workshops are an opportunity to get together in a low pressured, fun environment to gain an understanding of what’s involved in being in a show of this size. If you are keen to get involved or to attend the workshops , they will be held on the November 12, 15 and 19 from 7pm – 9pm at our theatre in Moohan Street , Wainuiomata. Please contact/ text Trevor 021 2385731

Correction In the story celebrating Tony Watling’s 90th birthday, we have one correction. Tony Watling is not a life member of the Medical Centre, he is the grey power representative of the Medical Centre. Tony is a life member of the Greater Wellington Marine model club. We apologise for this mistake.

Trevor MALLARD for the bridge to be opened sometime this week and in the meantime, workers are making the area safe for people. “This is only the beginning of the work that will be done on the hill, next is the shared cycle and walkway, which will benefit the community in a much larger capacity.

“We also have plenty planned for the summit, including a new viewing platform, and upgrading the top look out.” A video, posted on YouTube, shows the entire process taking place. To view the video, head to YouTube and type ‘Pukeatua Bridge’ into the search bar.

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Dowse Square has been transformed into a winter playground with the addition of an ice rink. The rink is scheduled to be at the square until October 26 and there are plenty of events planned over the month. These include an ice date night, a frozen party, a spring wonderland party, and curling and dancing demonstrations. If you ever wanted to give ice skating a try, this is your opportunity to give it a go.

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Local darts player Jonathan Silcock has had more success in the sport. Jonathan won both the mixed and men’s pairs at the National Under 24 tournament last week. He also came second in the men’s singles, meaning he bought home 2 Gold’s and 1 Silver. Jonathan is a member of the Wainuiomata Darts Club, he also helps many junior players with their games.

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Hamish Campbell and Dr Karyne Rogers had a large crowd on their hands. It was not only the children who showed interest in what the scientists had to offer, many adults also asked questions about their favourite prehistoric creatures. The show is a joint effort between both GNS and Hutt City

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On display were many fossils that scientists have gathered from around the country and children were invited to look and touch. A slide show was also shown displaying all the different types of dinosaurs around the world and some that have been found in New Zealand. Dr Campbell, a paleontologist, told the children about the history of people finding dinosaur fossils in New Zealand. “The first fossil found in New Zealand was found in the Hawkes Bay by a lady called Joan Wiffen. “She was not even a professional paleontologist, she just had a keen interest in finding dinosaur fossils, anyone can find fossils if they have an interest.” A model foot bone fossil was shown around the room, displaying the size of the bones in the foot of a dinosaur. “Our bones in our foot are only about one centimetre long, while this one is about five or six centimeters long. “It means that the dinosaur was about five of six times the size of us,” says Dr Campbell.

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Creative Community Connections By Esther Venning

There’s a whole lot of art happening at Hutt Valley’s Mix and Karen Collier wants people to know it’s ‘changing lives’. The Wainuiomata artist thinks Mental Health Awareness week, which runs between October 5 to 11, is the perfect opportunity to involve others. Mix is a not for profit organisation that supports those who live

with the experience of mental illness, through a variety of creative and life skill opportunities. Before discovering Mix, Karen felt very isolated by depression. However, it all started to change when Karen saw a Mix group exhibition at Odlin Gallery and was inspired to try out Mix for herself. Two years later Karen has found the support she needed to turn her depression around.

Karen’s preparing for her first solo exhibition, My Zen Place, which is testament to the growth and resilience she’s developed. As part of Karen’s on-going recovery she engages each week with Mix’s extensive art programme. Mix has a wide range of art activities including carving, woodwork and pottery, but right now Karen’s focused on painting and zentangle drawing.

Mix also offers a comprehensive Community & Wellbeing Programme which builds important life skills such as healthy living and vocational opportunities. Mix Art Tutor Michael Raimona, is also a Wainuiomata local. As a practising artist with a Bachelor of Visual Arts he brings a wide range of skills to Mix. This lets Michael engage with the interests and needs of each participant. He’s passionate about

the effect Mix has not only on individuals but also our wider Hutt community. ‘Mix’s impact is huge in terms of connections with the community and with personal wellbeing’ says Michael.  Karen Collier’s exhibition, My Zen Place, opens 5.30pm Friday October 23, all welcome. Mix Gallery 212 Knights Rd, Tuesdays 3.30pm-5pm until Tuesday November 24.

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connecting Wainuiomata with the wider Hutt Valley-as well as the recreation tracks in the surrounding hills. We also received funding for other walk and cycle pathways in Lower Hutt, and in time there will be terrific network out to the eastern bays, around the Valley floor, and through to the Wellington CBD.

And finally, a reminder to join in the fun: The Dowse Square Ice Rink Thanks also to the road users for enduring the unavoidable disruption has proven to be a hit, it’s had some to traffic while this work takes place. great themed parties, and good general open days so don’t miss out While the bridge is installed, it won’t on this fun experience- it closes on actually open until the end of October 26 October. because there is still a lot of work to Until next time, do with connecting pathways and associated other work, we’ll keep you posted on progress. This bridge is part of a programme of Mayor - Lower Hutt work on the Wainuiomata cycleway The People’s Mayor project, which received $1.5m from the Government's $100 million urban cycleway fund. The project will provide a shared cycling and pedestrian path

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Help. I’ve got sore joints. Arthritis affects our joints. It causes damage to the joint structure and surrounding tissue, causing considerable pain and physical disability. Half a million New Zealanders will have the disease at some stage in their lives.

LOCAL HISTORY: Ian Hutchings and Chris Bishop are hoping to preserve the local history of Wainuiomata and the Orongorongo Valley.

A normal healthy joint has a rubbery substance called cartilage that covers the end of each bone and provides a smooth slippery surface against which the joints move. It also acts as a shock absorber to reduce the impact of everyday physical activity. However with arthritis, the joints are swollen and stiff. There is often joint deformity, pain, redness and heat. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. In osteoarthritis (OA) changes in the joints cause the cartilage to break down. Large weight-bearing joints, like hips, knees and spines, are affected the most. “Being overweight can lead to osteoarthritis because of the added pressure on the joints”, says Clive. OA comes on gradually, over many years. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an auto-immune disease, which means the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. The joint lining becomes inflamed and swollen and fluid builds up in the joint cavity. In severe RA, the joints become deformed - affecting people’s ability to move. RA symptoms tend to develop more quickly than with OA and the disease occurs more in younger people, most commonly between the ages of 30 and 55 years. “Although there is no cure for arthritis, a wide range of effective medicines are available to treat the swelling and pain, and for modifying the course of the disease (in the case of RA)”, advises Clive. “Some medicines are available only on prescription; some need our recommendation before they can be sold. Remember always to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about any medicines you take for arthritis, so you are taking the best one for your condition and not doubling-up.” Lifestyle modifications – such as weight loss, exercise and physical therapy - are core components of OA management. Medicines are the cornerstone of RA management, however a good balance between rest and exercise is also important.

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Putting a stop to hut demolition By Aaron Meredith

A late step in by the government has prevented the demolition of historic tramping huts in the Orongorongo Valley. National MP Chris Bishop along with Conservation Minister Maggie Barry stepped in at the last minute, saving what is considered a major part of the history of Wainuiomata. The valley, which can be accessed from the Rimutaka Forest Park just south of Wainuiomata, is full of huts which are all privately owned. If an owner of one of these huts dies, there is no current law which allows their owners license to be transferred to their family. Member of the Orongorongo Club, Ian Hutchings says instead the license is passed on to Department of Conservation (DOC)

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and then the huts are usually demolished. “This affects the ability for the general public to use huts in the area. “We need to take a common sense look at things and make a better policy.” The huts are an integral part of the history of not only the Orongorongo valley, but of the entire Wainuiomata community as well. Many of Wainuiomata’s residents have stayed in these huts, or at least tramped in the area. Ian says the club has approached the government in an attempt to try and preserve the historic huts. “We want the government to help us to keep the huts, and have everyone to take a more collaborative approach to this,” says Ian.

“The situation on the West Coast is a great example, it is what we want to achieve here.” Ian says on the West Coast DOC works with families and locals allowing the huts to be handed over to family members, however, they continue to maintain them at the cost of the government. Mr Bishop says it is vital that the huts are kept as they are. “It harks back to the number eight wire mentality that made New Zealand. It is definitely an important part of the history of the country.” For those that are interested in the history of the area, the Orongorongo Club has just released a book.  The book can be bought from the club by emailing info@ orongorongoclub.org.nz and can also be borrowed from the library.

Practice is an online programme with free resources to help people who are coaching learner drivers to pass their restricted test. Your role as a driving coach is to make sure your learner is driving within their capabilities and growing into a great driver. For the best chance of passing first time, you can help your learner driver to practise their skills in a range of conditions and situations before they sit their test – around 120 hours of driving practice is recommended. Developed by the NZ Transport Agency and ACC, Practice offers a free practical plan designed to: • Help coaches make sure they’re doing everything they can to teach safe driving skills • Help learners pass their restricted on the first go And because Practice is brought to you by the people who created the restricted test, you can be sure it’s stuff that will really help you as you teach your learner the skills they need.

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You can pick up your free Practice coaching skills manual and driving skills manual at Lower Hutt War Memorial Library, Wainuiomata Library, or Hutt City Council Reception, 531 High Street. Or register online at practice.co.nz and it will be mailed out to you.

Wednesday October 7, 2015

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Wednesday October 7, 2015

Young runner shows skill By Aaron Meredith

Even though Cameron Forsyth is only a year out of primary school, he is already making his mark in the national running scene. He has just returned from helping Wellington retain the Phil Costly Shield, for the sixth time in the last 10 years. The Phil Costly Shield is the prize given to the top region in the country, with the latest championships being held in Blenheim just last week. The championships are open to children between years 5 and 8 at school, meaning that Cameron still has another year left in this grade to make his mark. His seventeenth place finish meant he was the sixth Wellington runner at the finish line scoring some vital

points for the region. The Harriers season in Wainuiomata is drawing to a close but this didn’t stop the local club taking on one of the toughest challenges of the season in the form of the Round the Hills handicap race. The race takes competitors up the fire breaks from the top of Upper Fitzherbert Road, then follows the breaks right round to the top of the Wainuiomata Hill then through the streets back to Wise Street, all adding up to a gruelling 12.8km. This was not made any easier thanks to the cold and wet conditions that were battering the region at the time. All the runners finished the course in just 90 minutes, and the entire field finished within 3 minutes of each other.

Softball this weekend Softball action is back on in Wainuiomata this weekend, with the season finally starting up again. In the Presidents Grade, Wainuiomata are at home against Naenae Railways.

The first Pitch is scheduled for 3.15 at Wise Park. In the Womens Grade the Wainuiomata Rare Breeds are playing Hutt City United at JMM with a 1.15pm first pitch.

Wainuiomata hosts top riders By Aaron Meredith

Some of the top BMX riders in the region hit the valley over the weekend, as the local BMX club hosted its National Qualifying Meet. The day also doubled as the Wainuiomata BMX champs, so riders had even more reason to ride as hard as they could.

Jake getting ready for Nationals By Aaron Meredith

An injured knee is not about to stop Jake Whitaker in his quest for another national trials championship. Jake injured his knee a couple of weeks ago, and now is in a race against time to get ready for the labour weekend event. “I can finally put weight on my leg now, I will be getting on the push bike in the next couple of days, and hopefully be able to get on the bike in the next week. “I should be able to get a couple of days on the bike, I am confident I will be ready,” he says. Jake is aiming for his eighth national trials championship, his run of consecutive victories was ended last year when British rider Jack Sheppard defeated him. This year’s championships are in Taranaki, which usually provides some different challenges for the riders. “They usually have some of the course in the rivers below Mt Taranaki, so the rocks are extremely slippery. “It’s a bit different to what we usually have to contend with, and is quite fun.” Outside of training for this years nationals, Jake has his sights set on heading over to Romania to compete in the 2016 Romaniacs event. Romaniacs is an endure event which is considered one of the toughest competitions of its type in the world. Jake is aiming to be able to compete in the gold class of the five day event, which takes riders all over Romania. Jake is trying to raise enough money to get over to the event, and is trying to get an AMP scholarship.

TOUGH RIDER: Jake Whitaker is getting ready for the upcoming nationals, despite an injured knee.

To get this scholarship, he must get enough votes, so he wants as many people as possible to vote for him and get him over to Romania.

 To vote head to the web address www.vote.doyourthing.co.nz/applicant/1386 and follow the online instructions.

In what would be a bonus to all the riders, no one was injured, meaning that the Wellington Free Ambulance in attendance was not needed at all. The BMX Club wants to thank all that turned up and competed in the day’s competition, they also want to thank the Community Patrol that was in attendance, making sure no one was doing anything suspicious.

Sports with Aaron Meredith

What a Final! Well, a team I support finally won a final, but I had to wait until after full time to see it happen. Down 16-12 with mere seconds remaining, I thought that was going to be for the NRL Cowboys, another team I support losing at the final hurdle. But that was until a bit of magic happened, and it wasn’t even from Jonathan Thurston. A miracle pass from Michael Morgan after the hooter meant that the scores were suddenly locked up. Then to add to the drama, JT’s conversion hit the post, the grand final was going into extra time. That was really only the beginning of the drama, Broncos half Ben Hunt knocked the ball on from the kickoff, Cowboys ball. Then what ensued was the Cowboys trying to kick a field goal and the Broncos making it hard, that was until Thurston found some time and sent the ball through the uprights, game over, Cowboys win. As a sports fan, I could not have asked more, I get more of a thrill seeing a team win in the last second than I do if they win by 40. A one point win leaves you with so much more satisfaction than a blowout, fans feel the emotion that the players do, that is what makes sport so special. And what a final it was, full of thrills and spills, it was close, the crowd was amazing and the players were feeding off that. As a spectacle, that was the best game of league I have seen in a very very long time, it is just a disappointment that international league is not like that at all. But this isn’t about international league, it is about how as a fan, I felt every moment of that game. As I saw the players lift the trophy, I felt joy, but it won’t be anywhere near as much joy as I will hopefully feel when the All Blacks win the world cup.

Wednesday October 7, 2015

THEREâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S A LOT TO LIKE ABOUT WAINUI! Whilst the Wellington region may not experience the dizzy heights of an Auckland property market, the good news stories locally are now giving us a renewed confidence. And in particular, here in Wainuiomata. With figures yet to emerge for a just completed September, the current year-to-date to end of August shows outstanding growth in volume. Property sales this year continues to out-perform last year in Wainuiomata.

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SALES - JAN/AUG 2015

Almost two thirds into a 2015 year, the volume of property sales in our town is up, representing a healthly 45% swing in the right direction.

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multiple interest, and a premium price secured.

week one. A few days after, the SOLD sign goes up.

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