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SpeedlimitsBuses and Parking major problem for child care centres

By Aaron Meredith

Speeding buses and a lack of parking are two of the problems facing teachers, parents and children in early childhood centres in Wainuiomata.

There is little to no road signs outside of many centres in the valley warning drivers to slow down.

Jack and Jill Kindergarten has been fi ghting with New Zealand Buses for many years, fi nally asking Hutt South MP Trevor

Mallard for help.It is only since he got involved

the bus company has responded.The kindergarten has two signs

warning drivers of the centre, but these were only put up after a child was hit by a car a few years back.

“It is only a matter of time before someone gets hit again.” says head teacher Chris Moses.

“I understand the drivers are on a schedule, but they are going so fast.”

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Jack and Jill Kindergarten Teacher Rosanne with three students at the Early Childhood Centre.

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A local woman will uncover the history surrounding one of the region’s oldest churches in a book set to be released this week.

Colleen Hira is the author of Our Buried History, Coast Road Church Wainuiomata.

The book explores the history of the heritage listed Wainuiomata Pioneer Church, which sits on Coast Rd.

The church is the third oldest church in the Wellington region and was the fi rst Methodist church in the region, although it is now non-denominational.

This weekend, the church will celebrate its 150th Jubilee and Colleen’s book will be released in conjunction with the celebrations.

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Colleen Hira with her book, Our Buried History, Coast Road Church Wainuiomata.

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Continued from page 1Colleen was an inaugural

member of the Wainuio-mata Pioneer Church Pres-ervation Society, which was set up to save the her-itage listed building and churchyard.

“I decided then that I would start collecting in-formation about people and researching those in graveyards [at the church].”

It wasn’t until the society was properly up and run-ning that Colleen decided to throw herself into the book.

She has been working solidly on the book for the last three years, sometimes seven-days-a-week for up to 18 hours a day.

Colleen said one of the most exciting things the society was able to un-cover while researching the book was the true date the

church was erected.“Everyone has always

thought the church was built in 1863, it was in fact built in 1866.”

Col le en sa id Daw n Chambers, who was also an inaugural committee member, discovered the discrepancy while reading through newspaper clip-pings.

“What that proves is that people will take the written word as proof so we have to be very careful about what we write.”

The book also explores recorded weddings in the church building, baptisms and provides profi les of all those buried in the church-yard.

The book will be sup-plemented with an A3 map which provides details of who is buried at each plot in the churchyard.

“I think it is going to be quite a popular book because it has got lots of information about people’s families. I couldn’t put everything in the book but I have researched every fam-ily [buried in the church] and I have all the informa-tion.”

All proceeds from sales of the book will go to-wards the restoration of the church and church art, Colleen said.

“This book was a labour of love.

“Because the church has been there for so long peo-ple associate it with being our church, our historic church – there’s a lot of interest.”

Do you have a special connection to Coast Road Church? Send us an email – [email protected]

History uncovered“I think it is going to

be quite a popular book because it has got lots of information about people’s families. I couldn’t put everything in the book but I have researched every fam-ily [buried in the church] and I have all the informa-

All proceeds from sales of the book will go to-wards the restoration of the church and church art,

-The fi rst known burial in the grave-yard was of James Riddle, a local labourer.-Opening services in the church were held in February 1866-The church was housed by the Wai-nuiomata Art Society from 1972 to 2009 and the society’s presence helped keep the building intact.-It is believed to be Wainuiomata’s oldest building.

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A post box outside Clive’s Chemist on Queen St is being welcomed by locals.

There was uproar in the community last year, when it was announced the Post Shop in Wainuiomata Shopping Centre would be moved to

The Strand.New Zealand Post also an-

nounced it would remove post boxes that were not be-ing used.Elderly members in particular have since spoken out and said it was diffi cult for them to access post boxes to send their mail.

Owner of Clive’s Chemist,

Clive Cannons, said he met with Hutt South MP Trevor Mallard and Richard Sinnott from the Wainuiomata Com-munity Board last October, after receiving complaints and concerns from customers and members of the public.

“They wanted a post box in the main shops. We contacted New Zealand Post and lobbied them, it always helps to have Trevor on your side.

“So New Zealand Post got it underway and got the box there just before Christmas.”

Clive said it has since been a hit with locals, especially elderly members of the com-munity.

“The only thing is New Zea-land Post said it has to be used or they would take it away. But it is defi nitely getting a lot of use at the moment.”

Mr Mallard said he ap-proached the acting chief ex-ecutive of New Zealand Post after hearing concerns from residents.

“He came out with one of his staff and we had a chat with Clive and a couple of people who were concerned about it and after that they made a really quick decision to put one in.”

He said the site was chosen as it was close to mobility parking which meant easy access for those in need.

“The idea was to get some-thing that was much more accessible.

“I’m pleased that New Zea-land Post was just so responsive and quick about it.” Are you pleased to see a post box on Queen St? Send us an email – [email protected]

Queen St post box a success

The post box outside Clive’s Chemist on Queens St

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By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata High School’s top athletes were recognised for their achievements throughout the year at last week’s sports awards.

Awards were handed out to ath-letes in all sports, many of whom have represented Wellington and New Zealand.

Sportsman of the year was given to Raymond Seumanu for his achievements in boxing, winning multiple national titles as well as the Australian Golden Gloves.

He became one of the youngest winners of the award.

The sportswomen of the year award was awarded to Sieni Samau for her achievements in a wide range of sports.

Sieni was also the top player in volleyball, girls rugby, was the top scorer in football, was the best back in league, played for Wainuiomata in club rugby and league, going on to represent Wellington in both sports.

On top of that Sieni was also selected for the New Zealand rugby league Kiwi Ferns side to play Australia next year

The MC, Phillip Kauika who

says that the school has achieved to a high standard this year in all sports.

“Many teams have made fi nals, won championships or have represented the school at regional tournaments.”

Teams who won their grades included the girls cricket team, the football fi rst XI, teams two and three in netball, the boys fi rst xv in rugby and the junior boys league team.

This year was also the fi rst year that Ignite Sports presented two special awards, both recognising character in an athlete and coach.

Trust co-ordinator Kevin Goldsbury says that the awards are given to those that embodied Ignite Sport’s values.

“Despite the attention that poor behaviour and bad sportsman-ship attracts, there are great examples of athletes who demon-strate positive character in sport and coaches who effectively model it,” Kevin says.

This year’s winners were Paa Mailangi who won the character athlete award and Ngaire Blake who won the character coach award.

Both showed great passion for

Sporting achievements recognised

their sports and teams, helping their teams achieve their best.

Kalena Hura was also recog-nised by the school, receiving the principals award after 20 years’ service to school netball.

Other award winners were Stephen Graham, Joel Carman, Atiria Semmens, Jade Hum-

phrey and Brooke Tauaneai.School Principal Martin Isberg

says he was not surprised by the achievements of the students this year.

“We have spent the last three or four years changing the culture of the school, and the results this year are recognition of this.”

One sure sign of summer arriving is the call of the shin-ing cuckoo, a series of upward notes followed by one or more long downward slurring notes. The birds have come back to New Zealand to breed after wintering over in the Solomon Islands. They can be heard calling from forest, scrub and farmland, which are also the habitats of their host birds, the grey warbler. Like cuckoos around the world the shining cuckoo lays its eggs in another bird’s nest.

Also called the bronze shining cuckoo, scientifi c name Chryso-coccyx lucidas, or in Maori the Pipi�Wharauroa, this sparrow-sized bird is usually not seen due to its cryptic markings and its size. It’s New Zealand’s only iridescent green bird and has green and white bands across its chest. The shining cuckoo lives on grubs and insects, including hairy caterpillars and ladybirds that other birds avoid.

It lays a single egg in the nest of a laying grey warbler, and the chick when it hatches ejects

the warbler eggs and chicks. The host then seems not to notice it’s parenting another species and continues to raise the chick. Fortunately for the grey warbler species, it has usually already raised a brood in August/September before the cuckoo arrives back in New Zealand.

A few years ago we heard a sound from the bush that could have been a bird or an insect, but even with the neighbours’ help we couldn’t fi nd what it was coming from. One day

however, I heard it in the beech tree outside the window, and looked out to see the cuckoo chick flitting from branch to twig noisily demanding food from a smaller and very busy grey warbler.

The two major threats to the shining cuckoo are fl ying into windows and being taken by cats. You can hear its call and learn more about it here. www.radionz.co.nz/nation-al/programmes/thiswayup/collections/birdwatching/shiningcuckoo

The call of the shining cuckoo

Gaylene Rawiri-Patelo won the MVP for Hockey

Wainuiomata Primary School Gala

This Saturday Wainuiomata Primary School is hosting a School Gala.

The school is fundraising so that all the senior students get the opportu-nity to go the school camp this year.

This will be taking place down the school between 2 and 6pm on Satur-day. For more information about this

please contact the school.

Last week the Wainuiomata News reported that Lynette Stewart was in a phot with Bonnie MacBeth when it was Cherrie Tinetti.

Cherie did a lot of hard work in the process of planning for the jubilee and the school would like to thank her for this.

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44274Coast Rd was closed to resi-dents last Wednesday, after a car hit a power pole, sparking a scrub fi re.

Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Service station offi cer Peter Thompson said emergency services were called to the scene about 10.30am, after a car hit a power pole.

“The car has lost control and taken out a power pole. “As a result the power wires have come down and started a scrub fi re. Those in the car only suffered minor injuries.”

Peter said the accident echoed concerns of residents along the street.

“There are concerns from the Coast Rd residents about the speed down there.

“People need to stick to the speed limit that is the message we want to get across.”

He said Coast Rd was re-opened shortly before midday.

Do you think the speed limit needs to be lowered along Coast Rd? Send us an email – [email protected]

Coast Rd was closed to residents last week after a car hit a power pole.

Car crash sparks fi re

inbrief newsPaws in the ParkTreat your dog to a Valentine’s Day treat and explore the Gums Loop Track together. Paws in the Park will take place on February 14 from 10am at Richard Prouse Park. People of all ages are welcome. All you need is good walking shoes and a plastic bag to clean up any mess your dog makes.

Church celebrates jubileeWainuiomata Pioneer Church, on Coast Rd, will celebrate 150 years this weekend. Celebrations will begin on Saturday, February 5, at 11am with an offi cial welcome and speeches. On Sunday, February 6 a service will also be held at 11am. As well as this there will be plenty of activities to celebrate the church’s history. For more information, head to www.coastroadchurch.org.nz

Neighbours Day will take place on March 19 and 20 and residents are encouraged to sign up and register to take part. For more information on how to sign up, head to the Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Support Facebook page.

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Harry Martin has the distinc-tion of being recognised as Wainuiomata’s one and only mayor.

Now the 91-year-old can add another accolade to his belt, after being honoured with a mayoral citation from the Hutt City Council at a ceremony last year, for his services to the community for more than six decades.

Harry and his wife Irene moved to Wainuiomata in 1955 and over the next sev-eral years Harry served as a councillor of the Hutt County, before the Hutt City Council was established.

He was also chair of the Wai-nuiomata Town Council and became mayor for a year when Wainuiomata was established as a borough.

However, his mayoralty came to an end when Wainuiomata

amalgamated with the Hutt City Council in 1989.

Harry, who also holds a Queen Service’s Medal, has seen Wainuiomata Hill Rd open, the opening of Wai-

nuiomata College, was the fi rst person to slide down the Wainuiomata Swimming Pool slide and helped host Prince Charles and Lady Diana’s visit to the area.

Reflecting on the past 61 years he said he and his friends were always a “pretty progres-sive bunch”.

“I was always involved in everything I could be, we just wanted to move things along.

“I have always been very protective of Wainuiomata. It is very special to a lot of peo-ple and it is very community focused.”

Speaking from his home on Peel Place, Harry said although opportunities came up to leave Wainuiomata, he could never bring himself to move away.

“I have always loved Wai-nuiomata and although most of my friends have moved elsewhere now… I will always have lovely memories.

“It has defi nitely been a lot of fun, I have been fortunate to have been able to do these things.”

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Harry Martin was recently recognised for his work serving the Wainuiomata community.

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Wainuiomata residents were given a lesson in safety at a Summer Safety Barbecue last Thursday.

The barbecue, which was held at the Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade station, was organised by Housing New Zealand in conjunction with key agencies including The Fire Service, New Zealand Police, Water Safety New Zealand, Sunsmart and Safe Kids Aotearoa.

The event has proved popular, after it was held in various other communities across Wellington.

Housing New Zealand said the purpose of the event was to educate people about how they can stay safe in

and around their homes over summer.Despite last week’s drizzle a large

crowd attended, making the most of the games, activities and barbecue on offer.

A highlight of the event was a kitchen fi re demonstration organised by the fi re service.

Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Service station offi cer Peter Thompson said he was pleased with the turnout.

“It is defi nitely a bit drizzly but it’s not going to dampen our spirits.”

He said it was important to spread safety messages to children while they were still young.

“They say if you give safety mes-sages on to kids, they will give them onto adults.”

Summer Safety Barbecue success

Six-year-old Faith Cook enjoys colouring in.

Ewen Heron, John May, Tamati Kaa, & Peter Thompson were in attendance at last week’s summer safety event.

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Catch free and unique lunchtime per-formances of comedy and music from many cultures and genres at Summer in Dowse Square, Lower Hutt, which runs every Saturday from midday until March 19. For more information pick up a brochure at the library.

Maori bowls tournamentThe Wainuiomata Bowling Club will be playing host to the top Maori bowlers in the country over Waitangi weekend. The club will be hosting the Maori National Bowls tournament on February 6 and 7. The club will be open during the day to the public.

A friendly craft group meets at the Wainuiomata Library every Wednes-day between 2pm and 4pm. It is a great opportunity to work on your own craft or learn about others’ work. Everyone welcome.

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The identity of a lucky punter from Wainuiomata who won Lotto First Division last month remains a mystery.

The $1 million winning ticket was sold at the Nor-folk Street Foodmarket, on Wednesday, January 20.

Owner Deepak Naik said the store had been selling Lotto tickets for the past fi ve years, but this was the first time anyone had won big.

“It is hard not to be excited, it is excellent news.”

He said since the winner came forward to claim their prize there had been “mas-sive” interest from the com-munity, who were eager to fi nd out if it was their neighbour who was $1 million richer.

Deepak remained tight-lipped about the winner’s identity and only confi rmed they were local and a regular customer.

He said since the winning ticket was sold, more locals had defi nitely come in to buy their tickets in a hope they would also strike it lucky.

Lotto player remains a mystery

Owner of the Norfolk Street

Foodmarket, Deepak Naik,

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Clive’s Chemist, 20-21 Queen Street, Wainuiomata. (04) 564 8618 • [email protected] • www.clives.co.nz

The sun is still shining. But you don’t need to stay indoors. The good news is you can be SunSmart and still have a good time in the sun.

The sun burns our skin and over time causes permanent damage. “The reality is that tanned skin, is damaged skin”, Clive cautions. “We tell people that the only safe tan is a fake tan.”

People think you get burned only when the sun is out, and it is hot. According to Clive this is not true. The sun sends out three types of radiation – visible light that we see as sunlight, infrared radiation felt as heat, and UV radiation that we can’t see or feel. People often confuse infrared and UV radiation. When the temperature is cool it means less infrared radiation but not necessarily less UV radiation.

“One way we can be SunSmart is to understand when you need to take most care in the sun” says Clive. “I recommend protecting yourself between 10am and 4pm, regardless of the weather.”

So how do we keep ourselves protected? “The best advice”, says Clive, “is still to “Slip, Slop, Slap and Wrap””.

· Slip – into a shirt and into the shade.

· Slop – on some sunscreen (SPF 30+ broad spectrum is best) 15 to 20 minutes before going outdoors; apply thickly to all uncovered areas including your face, nose, ears and behind your neck; re-apply sunscreens often (every 2 to 3 hours), especially after swimming.

· Slap – on a hat with a wide-brim or a cap with fl aps.

· Wrap – on a pair of sunglasses (close-fi tting, wrap-around, ones). UV radiation is just as dangerous to eyesight as it is for the skin.

The team at Clive’s Chemist can provide you with a lot more SunSmart information. Call in and ask, especially about the best sunscreen for you and your children.

Stay Sun Smart This Summer


Gabby Dobbs was crowned the winner of Wainuiomata’s annual beetroot growing com-petition at the weekend.

The young girl proved she had a green thumb after her beetroot weighed in at an im-pressive 734g.

The beetroot growing compe-tition is organised in conjunc-tion with the Homedale Village Markets.

Gabby proves she is beet-er than the rest

The markets take place three times a year and children were

given beetroot seedlings at last October’s event, to grow in preparation for last

Saturday’s weigh-in.The beetroot weigh-in took place at the Home d a le Vi l l age Store and Gabby was awarded a $50 prize for her efforts.F o u n d e r o f t h e

Homedale Village Mar-kets, Miriam Exley said she

hoped the exercise would help encourage children to grow their own fruit and vegetables.

“There are so many keen gardeners in Wainuiomata and in this area and we have been delighted with how the children have got involved.

“It’s about getting the kids involved and encouraging healthy eating and thinking a lot about what we put into ourselves.”

As well as the beetroot weigh-in, organisers of the Homedale Village Market also presented Wainuiomata Community Patrol with a $50 donation.For more information on the markets, head to the Homedale Village Markets Facebook page.

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Gabby Dobbs was crowned

The markets take place three times a year and children were

given beetroot seedlings at last October’s event, to grow in preparation for last

Saturday’s weigh-in.The beetroot weigh-in took place at the Home d a le Vi l l age Store and Gabby was awarded a $50 prize for her efforts.F o u n d e r o f t h e





As well as the beetroot weigh-in, organisers of the Homedale Village Market also presented Wainuiomata Community Patrol with a $50 donation.

For more information on the markets, head to the Homedale Village Markets Facebook page.

Gabby Dobbs was crowned the winner of Wainuiomata’s annual beetroot growing com-petition at the weekend.

The young girl proved she had a green thumb after her beetroot weighed in at an im-pressive 734g.

The beetroot growing compe-tition is organised in conjunc-tion with the Homedale Village Markets.

children were grow in preparation for last Saturday’s weigh-in.

The beetroot weigh-in took place at the

her efforts.





As well as the beetroot weigh-in, organisers of the Homedale Village Market also presented Wainuiomata Community Patrol with a $50 donation.For more information on the markets, head to the Homedale Village Markets Facebook page.

Gabby Dobbs and her winning beetroot – which weighed in at an impressive 734g.

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itor 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 [email protected]. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

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Q: What is your favourite fl avour icecream?

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“Boysenberry ripple. I like the ripple through it, it’s the best part.”

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“Rum and raisin, I just really like it. If it’s ordinary icecream I’ll eat hokey pokey.”

Franquel Kepa,Wainuiomata“Chocolate of course.”

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“I have to go with goody goody gumdrops. You are never too old for it.”

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“Chocolate has always been my favourite.”

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LETTERS to the editor

Mayor Ray Wallace

Mayor - Lower HuttThe People’s Mayor

A WORD FROM

The work on a good, shared plan for Wainuiomata’s development over the next twenty years continues. This great work is largely due to the committed volunteers on the steering group and the community for joining in and sharing ideas.

There are great comments from the workshop on what should be happening in the town centre, a few I’ve noted were a lively centre with regular activities like markets and music, a good café, a revamped mall, and child friendly spaces with native plantings and public art and sculpture. It’s a great vision for Wainuiomata.

Now I am looking forward to seeing the suggestions for a design to mark the gateway to our beautiful Wainuiomata.

I attended Arakura School’s fiftieth jubilee on 24 October. From 1965 to today, this school has had such an important role in our community. A good education in their early years sets a person up to be a capable learner for the rest of their life. I was pleased to see how much support

the school had at the celebration of fifty years- because for any school to succeed in a community, especially a smaller place like Wainuiomata, it needs a lot of support, just like our young learners.

And finally, I was pleased to join members of the Wainuiomata Volunteer Fire Brigade for their Monster Garage Sale fundraiser on 31 October. It was great to see it well supported; money raised goes to the Fire Brigade which is an absolutely essential organisation that’s made up of outstanding volunteers.

With warm regards,

Hello and Happy New Year,

It was wonderful to have Pukeatua Bridge installed last year and we are continuing this project with an upgrade to the pathway. The Wheels over Pukeatua was a great community project allowing those with disabilities the opportunity to walk over the bridge. Thanks to all concerned to make that happen. We’re holding a public information evening to share the vision for the new pathway over the hill. This upgrade will widen the pathway for safer and easier use for people on bikes and pedestrians. I know from walking up the hill myself that this is an important part of the upgrade that includes the Pukeatua Bridge. The public information evening on the Wainuiomata Hill pathway is at 5:30pm, on Monday 15 February at the Wainuiomata Chambers, next to the library on Queen Street.

The future of the Queen Street Mall has been the focus of much discussion lately. It’s my understanding that the owner is looking to develop this centre and Council will do what it can to help facilitate this development, but as I’ve said before there are no guarantees with this and we need to focus on what we can improve. Council is not in the mall business; instead the money we’ve committed to invest in Wainuiomata is aimed at supporting and rejuvenating the community so it is attractive to residents, businesses and

visitors. Communities evolve and change, the Wainuiomata development plan is an exciting one, and will see investment in our community. We’ve got a lot going for us and we’ve got a good future.

It great to see the work going on the Parkway extension and new housing opportunities

I am also aware of some local issues that I am working with offi cers and Councillors on, such as the Parkway play upgrade, so watch this space.

Remember Summer in the Dowse Square brings something special to the Dowse Square at lunchtime every Saturday from 23 January until 19 March. These free events include bands, puppet shows, dance, an interactive green-screen experience and more. Find out more from www.summerinthehutt.co.nz

So, enjoy the rest of Summer in the Hutt and best wishes for a wonderful 2016.

Mayor - Lower Hutt

Dear Ed, The Trans-Pacifi c Partner-ship was discussed at a meeting in Wainuiomata last Tuesday night. It had four key speakers but those that oppose TPPA claim the government do not have a mandate. There were claims that Tim Groser, the Minister of Trade was not giving the public the right information. TTPA is really about globalisation and free trade, which will suit some businesses. Wainuiomata people will say to you look what a deregulation has done to our local

economy and those that are saying no to TPPA have many genuine concerns as when you look at what happened after these economic reforms in our commu-nity. Hutt City Council moved a resolution against the TPPA. A call came from the meeting asking community boards to oppose the TPPA. Does the Wainuiomata Community Board support the Hutt City Resolution? Or does it support the TPPA?Mike Grigg (abridged)Wainuiomata

TPPA meetingDear Ed, Your recent article ‘Baker

signs off’ reminds me of John Ward, the former pastor of the local Baptist church. He accepted a church call to Christchurch, and would occasionally return to the valley. The very fi rst thing he did when returning was go to the bakery and buy a napoleon

cake. I would like to show my appreciation to Alan and Dianne Surridge for the very high standard of baking and the courteous ‘behind the counter’ service.

R.C StewartWainuiomata

Thank You to Alan and Dianne

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Readers have the opportunity to win one of fi ve double passes to the Stonehenge concert in Porirua. To enter, send an email to [email protected] by 10pm on Saturday, February 28.

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SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003


SOLUTIONFor September 29, 2004

ACROSS 1. Sir Ed Hillarys’ previous occupation (9) 6. Small dog breed (9)11. Bog (5)12. Convert into money (7)13. Gazelle (5)14. Behave cruelly towards (3-5)17. Dogged (10)18. Japanese outcast (3)20. African plant (4)22. Style of cooking (7)24. Cuban cigar (6)26. Unit of electric current (3)28. Common (5)29. Knee-cap (7)32. Dwell on with smugness (5)33. Pairs of performers (3)34. Diocese (3)35. High mountain pass (3)36. Stunted person (5)37. Come in again (2-5)38. Tests (5)39. Finish (3)41. Vigorous (6)42. Fortress commander (7)44. Spanish dance (4)47. Expert (3)49. Gas mask (10)51. Male singing voice (8)

55. U.S. novelist; Mark ... (5)56. Italian town (7)57. Evergreen shrub (5)58. Dwelling (9)59. Private conversation (9)

DOWN 1. Baby (7) 2. Register (5) 3. Urge (6) 4. Eskimo jacket (5) 5. 20 quires of paper (4) 6. Out-door movie theatre (5-2) 7. Wrinkle (6) 8. U.S. NAtional Anthem ‘... … Banner’ (4-8) 9. Combine (5)10. Triflers in art (11)15. Hyson (3)16. Apiece (4)19. African bloodsucker; ... fly (6)21. Garden plant (7)23. Referee (6)25. Pear-shaped fruit (7)26. Outdated (3-9)27. Holy (6)28. Insurer (11)30. Even(poetic) (3)31. Deadly (6)

40. Close (4)43. Brief inspection(inf) (4-3)44. Hard black mineral (3)45. Medium (7)46. Bird of prey (6)48. Picture theatre (6)50. Celestial bodies (5)52. Overhead (5)53. Of sheep (5)54. Light fog (4)

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PuzzleWR OO RC S DS CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters



SOLUTIONFor July 28, 2004

ACROSS 1. Result (5-6) 7. Scoundrel (7)11. Pulls (5)12. Deviousness (7)13. Excellent (5)14. Alert (9)15. So (9)16. Directs (6)18. Skull (7)21. Disorder (4)23. Racket (3)25. Take by sips (3)27. Stake (4)28. Artlessness (7)30. Low chair; Chaise ... (6)32. Expert; ... hand (3)33. Strange (3)34. Zealous (6)35. In brisk time(music) (7)36. U.S. state (4)37. Biblical vessel (3)39. Curve (3)41. Cupid (4)43. Exposed to air (7)45. Female relatives (6)48. An endless time(Lat) (9)49. Left handed people(inf) (9)

51. Angry (5)52. Solidify by cooling (7)53. Anaesthetic (5)54. Humbleness (7)55. Friendship (11)

DOWN 1. Sound (5) 2. Sent (11) 3. Shy (8) 4. Of public revenue (6) 5. Turn outwards (5) 6. Constrict (7) 7. Has high morals (8) 8. Reduce (6) 9. Sanction (7)10. Audacity (5)16. Arrange in steps (7)17. ‘Old Blue Eyes’ Frank ...(7)19. Competitor (5)20. N.Z. Prime Minister 1975-84 Sir Robert ... (7)22. Boils (7)24. Catch (3)26. Group of whales (3)29. Topic (5)31. Uninvited guest (4-7)32. Deoxyribonucleic acid

(abbr) (3)33. Sphere (3)38. U.S. horse race; ... Derby (8)40. Restrained (8)42. Casual (7)44. Annual calendar (7)46. Scoffs (6)47. Manservant (6)48. Form of expression (5)49. Water vapour (5)50. Gambol (5)





ACROSS 1. Result (5-6) 7. Scoundrel (7)11. Pulls (5)12. Deviousness (7)13. Excellent (5)14. Alert (9)15. So (9)16. Directs (6)18. Skull (7)21. Disorder (4)23. Racket (3)25. Take by sips (3)27. Stake (4)28. Artlessness (7)30. Low chair; Chaise ... (6)32. Expert; ... hand (3)33. Strange (3)34. Zealous (6)35. In brisk time(music) (7)36. U.S. state (4)37. Biblical vessel (3)39. Curve (3)41. Cupid (4)43. Exposed to air (7)45. Female relatives (6)48. An endless time(Lat) (9)49. Left handed people(inf) (9)

51. Angry (5)52. Solidify by cooling (7)53. Anaesthetic (5)54. Humbleness (7)55. Friendship (11)

DOWN 1. Sound (5) 2. Sent (11) 3. Shy (8) 4. Of public revenue (6) 5. Turn outwards (5) 6. Constrict (7) 7. Has high morals (8) 8. Reduce (6) 9. Sanction (7)10. Audacity (5)16. Arrange in steps (7)17. ‘Old Blue Eyes’ Frank ...(7)19. Competitor (5)20. N.Z. Prime Minister 1975-84 Sir Robert ... (7)22. Boils (7)24. Catch (3)26. Group of whales (3)29. Topic (5)31. Uninvited guest (4-7)32. Deoxyribonucleic acid

(abbr) (3)33. Sphere (3)38. U.S. horse race; ... Derby (8)40. Restrained (8)42. Casual (7)44. Annual calendar (7)46. Scoffs (6)47. Manservant (6)48. Form of expression (5)49. Water vapour (5)50. Gambol (5)

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SOLUTIONFor September 29, 2004

ACROSS 1. Sir Ed Hillarys’ previous occupation (9) 6. Small dog breed (9)11. Bog (5)12. Convert into money (7)13. Gazelle (5)14. Behave cruelly towards (3-5)17. Dogged (10)18. Japanese outcast (3)20. African plant (4)22. Style of cooking (7)24. Cuban cigar (6)26. Unit of electric current (3)28. Common (5)29. Knee-cap (7)32. Dwell on with smugness (5)33. Pairs of performers (3)34. Diocese (3)35. High mountain pass (3)36. Stunted person (5)37. Come in again (2-5)38. Tests (5)39. Finish (3)41. Vigorous (6)42. Fortress commander (7)44. Spanish dance (4)47. Expert (3)49. Gas mask (10)51. Male singing voice (8)

55. U.S. novelist; Mark ... (5)56. Italian town (7)57. Evergreen shrub (5)58. Dwelling (9)59. Private conversation (9)

DOWN 1. Baby (7) 2. Register (5) 3. Urge (6) 4. Eskimo jacket (5) 5. 20 quires of paper (4) 6. Out-door movie theatre (5-2) 7. Wrinkle (6) 8. U.S. NAtional Anthem ‘... … Banner’ (4-8) 9. Combine (5)10. Triflers in art (11)15. Hyson (3)16. Apiece (4)19. African bloodsucker; ... fly (6)21. Garden plant (7)23. Referee (6)25. Pear-shaped fruit (7)26. Outdated (3-9)27. Holy (6)28. Insurer (11)30. Even(poetic) (3)31. Deadly (6)

40. Close (4)43. Brief inspection(inf) (4-3)44. Hard black mineral (3)45. Medium (7)46. Bird of prey (6)48. Picture theatre (6)50. Celestial bodies (5)52. Overhead (5)53. Of sheep (5)54. Light fog (4)

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ACROSS 1. Dubious (7) 5. Liberated (11)11. High up (5)12. Large tent (7)13. Counter (5)14. Hung (9)15. Bears witness (9)16. Poet (4)17. List (7)19. Daintily odd (6)23. Free (6)26. Lionize (7)29. Against (4)30. One-horse carriage (3)32. The ... Commandments (3)34. Image (4)35. Inheritance (7)36. Wanaka ‘warbird’ collector, Sir Tim ... (6)39. Hard coating (6)40. Numbs (7)42. Crooked (4)46. Hateful (9)48. Pompous (9)50. Leg bone (5)

51. Eighth of mile (7)52. Patent (5)53. Confirmation (11)54. River mouth (7)

DOWN 1. Switches (5) 2. Supporter (7) 3. Respect (6) 4. Fear (8) 5. Nobleman’s estate (7) 6. Grown up (5) 7. Fold (6) 8. Accesible (8) 9. Based on custom (11)10. Adores (5)16. Charm (7)18. Areas (5)20. Parched (7)21. Lively dance (3)22. Towards stern of ship (3)24. Fear of open spaces (11)25. Akin (3)27. Accustom (5)28. Cemetary tree (3)31. Set (3)

33. Negative vote (3)37. Backs away (8)38. Snare (8)41. Damn(sl) (7)43. Aboriginal spear (7)44. Young calf (6)45. Skilled (6)46. Change (5)47. Italian city (5)49. Way in (5)





ACROSS 1. Dubious (7) 5. Liberated (11)11. High up (5)12. Large tent (7)13. Counter (5)14. Hung (9)15. Bears witness (9)16. Poet (4)17. List (7)19. Daintily odd (6)23. Free (6)26. Lionize (7)29. Against (4)30. One-horse carriage (3)32. The ... Commandments (3)34. Image (4)35. Inheritance (7)36. Wanaka ‘warbird’ collector, Sir Tim ... (6)39. Hard coating (6)40. Numbs (7)42. Crooked (4)46. Hateful (9)48. Pompous (9)50. Leg bone (5)

51. Eighth of mile (7)52. Patent (5)53. Confirmation (11)54. River mouth (7)

DOWN 1. Switches (5) 2. Supporter (7) 3. Respect (6) 4. Fear (8) 5. Nobleman’s estate (7) 6. Grown up (5) 7. Fold (6) 8. Accesible (8) 9. Based on custom (11)10. Adores (5)16. Charm (7)18. Areas (5)20. Parched (7)21. Lively dance (3)22. Towards stern of ship (3)24. Fear of open spaces (11)25. Akin (3)27. Accustom (5)28. Cemetary tree (3)31. Set (3)

33. Negative vote (3)37. Backs away (8)38. Snare (8)41. Damn(sl) (7)43. Aboriginal spear (7)44. Young calf (6)45. Skilled (6)46. Change (5)47. Italian city (5)49. Way in (5)

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7.00pm - 8.30pmWainuiomata Bowling club,

1 Moohan Street,Wainuiomata.All Welcome

By Aaron Meredith

Fernlea Primary School got a little bit scary last week, holding a spooky disco to raise money for the school.

Students dressed up as ghosts and gob-

lins, staff at the school say the costumes were some of the best they have ever seen.

In this photo, teacher Anthony Kleinjan and students Ruby Keomary, Sophie Neary, Lily Carr and Prashvi Shankar show off their costumes.

Fernlea gets freaky

All of the clocks in the movie Pulp Fiction are stuck on 4:20.

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Go by bike this month


This February, thousands of Kiwis will be jumping on their bikes to celebrate Bike Wise Month.

Bike Wise Month is a national programme run by the New Zealand Transport Agency, encouraging Kiwis to enjoy fun

and safe cycling this summer. Numerous events will be take

place across the Hutt Valley throughout the month, including the annual Go By Bike Day. For more information on events, head to www.bikewise.co.nz/events

Activities this month:February 17 – The Hutt City Go By Bike Day Breakfast will take place at 45 Laings Rd, Lower Hutt. Anyone who travels on their bike can enjoy a free breakfast and be in to win spot prizes. The event takes place from 7am.March 22 – The Weet-Bix kids TRYathlon will take place at the Hutt Recreation Ground in Lower Hutt. Last year’s event was a sell-out success, so to register for this year’s triathlon, head to www.try.weetbix.co.nz/events/lower-hutt

Wainuiomata residents en-joyed free entry to the Way of Life Gym on Queen St at a special open day at the weekend.

As well as this, locals were given the opportunity to try their hand at karate, at the Wellington Region Karate Academy Wainuiomata Dojo, which also had its open day.

As part of the open day which took place last Saturday, locals were given free access to the gym as well as advice from personal trainers.

Lynda Mackenzie, who co-owns the gym with her husband Scott, said Satur-day’s open day was a fantastic success.

“Between the Wellington Region Karate Academy and the Way of Life Gym we in-creased our membership base by a massive 10 per cent over

the weekend.”She said it was a great way

to inspire people in the com-munity to improve their fi t-ness, health, confi dence and discipline.

Last month it was announced the Wellington Region Karate Academy would expand and open a new dojo in Lower Hutt.

This was to make classes more accessible for those who were travelling from outside of Wainuiomata for lessons.

Alongside the gym’s open day, the Wainuiomata dojo of-fered locals free karate lessons every half an hour.

Classes covered basics (ki-hon), patterns (kata), karate games, self-defence and even some weapons training.

For more information, head to wayofl ife.nz

Children enjoying free karate classes which were on off er as part of the Way of Life Gym’s open day at the weekend.

Open day a success


The Wainuiomata Tennis Club is gearing up for one of its favour-ite days of the year – the Grand Slam.

Club president Toni Kane said the event, which will take place this Sunday, February 7, was the club’s most popular event.

“It’s fabulous and is so popular we have to restrict it to the fi rst 20 players.

“We deck the place out with fl ags and play the national anthem from each country before we start that particular grand slam and then afterwards the players have food and drink related to that country.”

Meanwhile, the club’s season kicks off this week, after being

postponed due to poor weather last week.

Kids are also back at school which means junior tennis is starting again after school for them on Tuesdays and Wednes-days.

“Tennis is a pretty popular sport here in Wainuiomata and we do our best to get kids interested in the sport.

“We run a coaching programme in most of the Wainuiomata primary schools and this gets kids keen.

“She said the club was always trying to get people interested in tennis and invited everyone in the community to come along and give it a go.”For more information, head to www.wainuiomatatennis.org.nz

Club pumped for weekend Grand Slam

When: Classes start Wed 17 Feb. Juniors 6:30-7:30pm. Senior Girls 7:30-8:30pm.

Where: Old Wainui Intermediate Hall, Moohan St

Wainuiomata YMCATrampoline Classes

All enquiries SMSMelanie 021 075 1596

Wainuiomata Judo Club Classes for all ages from 4 years to masters,

beginners to black belts.

More information on Facebook or our website: www.sportsground.co.nz/wainuijudo

Contacts:Barbara 027 4193 300

Mike 021 2703 151

Wainuiomata YMCA Gymnastics Registration

When: Monday 11th Feb 6.00pm - 7.30pmWhere: Old Wainui Intermediate Hall, Moohan St

Various classes for all ages2yrs - Adults

Registrations/Enquiries: SMS Brent 029 257 8426

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