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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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Two young students who dream of one day making the Silver Ferns have been chosen to play for a local representative squad.

St Claudine Theveret year seven and eight pupils Joy-Maria Edwards and Tahlia Samuelu have been selected to play for the Hutt Valley Reps in netball.

Tahlia is playing for the year seven Gold team and Joy-Maria for the year eight Greens.

Joy-Maria will also be representing Wainuiomata in the Hutt Valley under 15 Representative Basketball team.

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MAKING IT BIG: Joy-Maria Edwards and Tahlia Samuelu have made Hutt Valley representative teams. PHOTO: Emma McAuliff e

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Continued on page 2She said this was her fi rst year

playing basketball however, she and Tahlia have been playing netball since they were little.

They both play for their school’s intermediate team as well as the representative teams.

Both have played in representa-tive teams for softball in the past; however this was the fi rst time either of them had made netball representative teams.

Tahlia said it felt “awesome” to make the rep teams.

“It’s really cool,” Joy-Maria said.

The two will be taking part in four tournaments around the North Island with their repre-sentative teams.

The fi rst took place in Palm-erston North earlier this month.

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By Emma McAuliff e

Locals will soon be able to appreciate the views of the Hutt Valley from a new platform on the Wainuio-mata Hill.

Work began on the view-ing platform this week and consultation is expected to take four to six weeks.

The viewing platform comes as part of wider work on the Hill which in-cludes the Pukeatua Bridge and the shared pathway, however it a separate pro-ject.

Hutt City Council lor Campbell Barry said the project was part of a wider set of hill projects which would enhance the Wai-nuiomata Hill and turn it into a destination in itself.

“People will be able to enjoy unobstructed views

of the harbour. I think it’s about making the hill an attraction. We’ve got one of the most popular views in Wellington,” he said.

He said the viewing plat-form would be one of the more accessible parts of the wider project as it was located on the car park side of the hill.

Mr Barry said it would also be benefi cial for those who walked and cycled up the hill to have a view on the car park side of the hill.

“More and more people are now [cycling and walk-ing] up the hill and more people will do it as the shared pathway is built,” he said.

Do you stop to appreci-ate the view when you travel out of Wainuiomata? What do you think? Let us know at [email protected]

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APPRECIATING THE VIEW: Hutt City Councillor Campbell Barry is looking forward to the platform being in place. PHOTO: Emma McAuliff e

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By Emma McAuliff e

Three students from Tempe, Arizona have landed in the Hutt Valley for a month.

Carmela Guaglianone, David Ewen and Mariah Porritt have been in New Zealand for two and a half weeks.

Carmela and Mariah are stay-ing in Wainuiomata.

The three are part of the Hutt Sister City Foundation exchange which sees three students from Tempe come to Lower Hutt for fi ve weeks.

Following the trip they will return to Tempe with three Lower Hutt students.

This year the students from the Hutt Valley are Wainuio-mata High School students Ariana Randall and Krishna McQueen, as well as Hutt Val-ley student Taylor Snow.

Their stay in Tempe will correspond with students from other Sister Cities around the world visiting the Arizona city.

Carmela, Mariah and David have all just finished their junior year at High School.

So far the students from Tempe have been having a “great time”.

They said they had studied a bit about New Zealand before coming over, including learn-ing the population, government and exports and imports.

“New Zealand is everything I thought it would be and more,” David said.

The three also expressed sur-prise at the “tropical” weather New Zealand has had, despite it being winter.

The three said they had been doing lots of different activities since they arrived including Adrenaline Forest, Staglands and horse riding.

This week they have headed to Rotorua and Taupo.

Carmela said they were now looking forward to taking the Lower Hutt locals back to Tempe with them.

“In Arizona we’re going to go to the Grand Canyon… as well as making a trip over to Disneyland and Universal Studios with all of the exchange students,” she said.

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HAVING A GREAT TIME: David, Carmela and Mariah have been staying in Wainuiomata. PHOTO: Emma McAuliff e

By Emma McAuliff e

A Hutt Valley local is set to hit the national stage after being chosen as one of the fi nalists in the Miss Universe New Zealand competition.

Tijana Selak, who works at Westpac in Wainuiomata, said this was the second time she had entered the competi-tion, however it was the fi rst

time she had made it into the top twenty.

She said she found out she had made the cut last Thursday and was “so ex-cited” about the opportunity.

“I still can’t believe it,” she said.

Tijana said the reason she liked the Miss Universe com-petition is because it chal-lenged what people believe a pageant to be.

“Miss Universe NZ is a platform for women to have a voice. It’s for all the right reasons. The judges pick someone who is smart, who is beautiful and who has a good heart,” she said.

To enter, Tijana had to write a long essay about herself and send it in.

Following her acceptance

into the top 40 she had to travel to Auckland to take part in a Stiletto Camp where she met the other contestants and listened to a variety of guest speakers.

As part of her quest to make the fi nals Tijana must raise money for the children’s charity, Variety, and host events.

Tijana, who is also a dance teacher, said she was con-sidering hosting a children’s disco in Wainuiomata for her event.

“I love kids. It’s so satisfy-ing to see them grow,” she

said.She said she would also

have buckets at local busi-nesses for people to donate to Variety and the money raised would also contribute to votes for Tijana to make the fi nal. Residents will also be able to vote for Tijana online. To follow Tijana’s jour-ney visit her public Face-book page, www.facebook.com/misstijanaselak or head to www.iticket.co.nz/events/2016/sep/tijana-selak to vote. Votes cost $5 for a bundle of fi ve. All proceeds go to Variety.

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Volunteer Week runs from June 19 to June 25 as a chance to raise awareness about volunteering and to celebrate the volunteers in the community. Do you know a volunteer you would like to celebrate or have you done something special for Volunteer Week this year? We would love to hear about it. Let us know at [email protected]

STEMM Festival proved Hutt is a ‘Technology Valley’The Hutt STEMM Festival returned this year, bigger and better than before. A celebration of science, technology, engineering, math-ematics and manufacturing, the Festival cemented Lower Hutt as a national centre for medium-high tech industries. Organised by Hutt City Council and supported by over 70 local businesses and organisations, the Festival’s many events were well attended and received much positive feedback. Over the nine days of the Festival 42 separate events took place with over 5000 people taking part in an event or activity.

FINALIST: Tijana Selak has made the top twenty for Miss Universe NZ. PHOTO: Supplied.

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Local community patrollers were rewarded for their hard efforts with a cheque from Z last week.

The Wainuiomata Commu-nity Patrol was one of the four ‘Good in the Hood’ nominees at Z Seaview in May.

The other three groups to receive funds were Cystic Fibrosis Wellington, Victim Support Lower Hutt and Wel-lington Family and Foster Care Association.

The patrol had the most token votes and received $1400 from Z.

Coordinator Paul Knox, Tracey Mansfi eld and Pauline Butcher went to Z Seaview last Thursday to collect their prizes.

They said they were thrilled to be receiving the money.

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spent a day washing wind-screens to help out the Com-munity Patrol in getting the funds.

Z Retailer Ras Singh said the Seaview store had a lot of fun in May with the ‘Good in the Hood’ operation.

He congratulated the four groups who received funding.

“You guys do all the hard work. I really appreciate you guys helping out the com-munity,” he said.

The Community Patrol will be back later in the year with their annual Expressions hair day. It will take place on Sun-day, August 14 from 10am until 3pm with a sausage sizzle running throughout the day.All haircuts will be dry cuts and will cost $5.

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ALL GOOD IN THE HOOD: Patrollers Tracey Mansfi eld, Paul Knox and Paul-ine Butcher with Z Retailer Ras Singh and Store Manager Regan Chowdhury. PHOTO: Emma McAuliff e

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By Emma McAuliff e

Five entrepreneurial high school students will be rep-resenting Wainuiomata at the regional Lions Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme fi nal in Wellington later this month.

Prestige Men’s Products, one of Wainuiomata High School’s twelve teams to compete at the school’s ‘Dragon’s Den’ last month, has been selected to take part in the Wellington fi nal heat on Tuesday, June 28.

Ninety teams from around the Wellington region com-peted for one of the eight spots in the fi nal heat.

Tanara Haenga, Joseph Tuno-popo, Kashaya Collier, Nikeel Kumar and Sheldon Brown are in Wainuiomata High School’s winning team.

They produce all natural beeswax hair products for men.

The team said it felt “amaz-ing” to be going to the regional fi nals.

“I’ve never been in this posi-tion before,” Prestige CEO, Nikeel said.

As well as attending the re-gional fi nals, Nikeel has been selected to take part in the Enterprise in Action workshop as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme in July.

Eighty out of the 3700 stu-dents who take part in the scheme are invited to the workshop which sees students experience business at a fast pace, mentored by a company host.

Nikeel said he was very proud he had made the cut for three day event in Auckland. Did you take part in Young Enterprise this year? What did you think about it? Let us know at [email protected].

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ENTREPRENUERS: Tanara Haenga, Joseph Tunopopo, Kashaya Collier, Nikeel Kumar and Sheldon Brown have made the regional fi nals for Young Enterprise. PHOTO: Emma McAuliff e

The Wainuiomata High School 1XV will be facing Hutt Valley High School in the finals of the Co-Ed cup on Wednesday, June 29. Kickoff is at 6pm. The game will be played at Hutt Recreation Grounds, Field 1. Locals are encouraged to head along and support their top High School Rugby team. Wainuiomata High School 1XV had a narrow win in the Premier 2 Murray Jensen Cup competition against Aotea College at the week-end. The team won 12-11.

Concert for the CommunityThe Lower Hutt Annual Community Concert will be taking place this Sun-day at the Notre Dame Performing Arts Centre at Sacred Heart College in Lower Hutt. Admission is free, how-ever donations will be accepted for Te Omanga Hospice. The event runs from 2pm until 4.30pm. Performers include Hutt Valley Community Choir, dancers from Hutt Valley High School and Wainuiomata’s own Gabriel Tupou. For more information head to the “In the Hutt” Facebook page.

Dance fi t Dance fi t is a fi tness class which gets locals moving while having fun. It takes place at the Life City Church every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 6pm. Class is free and is open to all fi tness levels and ages. All locals are welcome to sign up and have a go.

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Beyond Futures is giving young men a chance to make a difference in their lives after fi nishing High School.

The group was started by Mani Malaeulu earlier this year fol-lowing his work with the Futures Programme at Wainuiomata High School.

He said he approached Bill Sharp, Futures facilitator, in order to start the follow up group as he believed some members of the group “didn’t have an avenue after fi nishing high school”.

He said he had in mind “a vision to reach out to the community” which would include building confi dence in young men through motivation.

Mani said the tagline for the new group was “beyond fear, better futures”.

He said it meant youth had to move beyond their fear of what lies ahead in order to have a better future.

Mani said there were currently two members of the Beyond Fu-tures - Conan Burt and Frank Patea.

Unlike in the Futures programme, Conan and Frank have a one on one session with Mani rather than in a group.

Mani said the young men took part in motivational life skills ses-sions in a “classroom type setting” with him in the evenings.

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TO THE FUTURE: Frank Patea, Conan Burt and Mani Malaeulu show off their new t-shirts. PHOTO: Emma McAuliff e

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Students set to take the stageBy Emma McAuliff e

Five locals will be taking to the Wellington stage in a new performance of Jean Betts’ ‘Ophelia Thinks Harder’ later this month.

Alissa Gee, Ashleigh Low, Shauwn Keil, Presley Wayman and Chris Gordon from Wai-nuiomata, will be taking part in the performance as part of their second year studying Stage and Screen Arts at Whitireia in Wellington.

‘Ophelia Thinks Harder’ is a modern retelling of William Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ giving the female characters a louder voice in the play.

The Whitireia version includes a musical score written by Hay-ley Sproull and monologues by the cast about their own experi-ences with gender inequality.

Shauwn, who is playing the anti-hero role of Hamlet, said he was “excited” to take on the role of such a well-known character.

“For me it comes with its own challenges… I’m doing my best to get my head around it. He’s

the kind of guy people need to see,” Shauwn said.

“I’ve always grown up around very strong women, but I’ve known a lot of Hamlets. What I really like about [this] Hamlet is he is the perfect example of a moron,” Chris said.

The group said they had en-joyed working on the “challeng-ing” play which drew compari-sons with Ophelia’s world and the modern world.

“I’m really enjoying the vari-ous challenges. It’s a very em-powering play,” Presley said.

Presley said one their favourite moments in ‘Ophelia Thinks Harder’ was the play within a play, a returning theme from ‘Hamlet’.

“The players have a really great play with major gender stereotyping and it happens in a way that really makes fun of it. Really brings [the audience] to the issue. I’m really enjoying seeing people’s uncomfortable positions,” they said.

“If [the audience] doesn’t feel uncomfortable we’re not doing our job,” Chris added.

‘Ophelia Thinks Harder’ will be performed from Tuesday, June 28 until Saturday, June 2 at 7.30pm at the Whitireia Performance Centre on Vivian Street, Wellington. There will be an 11am show on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. To book tickets or for more information head to www.thetheatre.co.nz.

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National Volunteer Awareness Week is well and truly underway and Wainui residents are being encouraged to consider volunteering with the community’s elders.

Annette Wilkinson, a volunteer at Enliven’s Woburn Home in Lower Hutt says spending time with residents at the home is something she looks forward to each week.

“You feel appreciated here and people remember you. You get a lot out of volunteer-ing. You get to know people and it’s about doing things to help the community,” Annette explains.

“If you’re looking for a way to give back, Woburn Home is a good place to volunteer.”

Annette says her volunteering role at Woburn Home has changed over the past two

years that she has been there, but it always involves interacting with the residents and helping with the activity programme.

“I fi rst began in the hospital reading to residents, singing songs with them, taking bingo, ball games, quoits, and lots of other things,” says Annette.

“Now I go shopping with them to Westfi eld for a fortnightly trip and the other week I take residents on outings. We go for a drive, park up and enjoy the view. It’s a great feeling to give back and I enjoy it.”

Woburn Home recreation team leader Samantha Murdoch says Woburn Home welcomes new volunteers of all ages.

“It’s hard to put into words exactly how much we appreciate the help of our volun-

teers. From children to people enjoying their retirement, they all bring something different to Woburn Home,” Samantha explains.

“At the moment we could really do with more male volunteers in particular. We’re in the process of starting a men’s group and need some men to help run it.”

Samantha says volunteers at Woburn Home donate their time for many different reasons, but for most it’s because of the reward they get from helping others.

“So many volunteers have said that volun-teering has changed their life for the better. Helping others brings a great feeling and it’s also looks great on the C.V, so if you want to give some of your time to local elders then please get in touch!”

If you want to help make a diff erence to the lives of residents at Enliven’s Woburn Home, call 0508 TO HELP or email [email protected]. For more information about Wo-burn Home, located at 57 Wai-iti Crescent in Lower Hutt, free phone 0508 ENLIVEN or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.

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PLACEMAKING: Collette, Margaret and Tama stand in the new pop up library at the mall. PHOTO: Supplied.

By Emma McAuliff e

A new little library has popped up in the Wainuiomata Shopping Centre.

The Pop Up Library was put together by Making stuff happen champion, Esther Venning, Hutt City Councillor Margaret Willard and Collette and Tama who work at the Mall last Monday.

It is on the left side of the mall when entering from Queen Street and invites locals to read books at the mall, take them home and bring other books back for residents to enjoy.

The library currently has one book shelf- another is in the mall offi ce in case of extra book donations.

Collette said she got the idea for a pop up library after attending the Placemaking session with David Engwicht at the Wainuiomata Library in May.

“[A pop up library] was on one of the pictures, and I thought ‘I can do that’,” she said.

Collette said so far the venture had been “really positive”.

“It’s been really good. I’ve seen a lot of people stopping… a lot of families sitting and reading,” she said.

Collette said at this stage there were no plans for the library to disappear- it would all depend on how well the Pop Up Library would continue to be used.

What would you like to see in the Wainuiomata town centre? Let us know at [email protected]

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By Emma McAuliff e

High school students had the chance to start their own business as part of a workshop run by MaiBiz last week.

Thirty two students from Wainuiomata High School took part in MaiBiz Wednes-day, Thursday and Friday of last week to develop key business skills and develop a product.

On Friday each of the fi ve groups presented their busi-ness idea to a panel of judges.

The panel then decided who the winner of the three day

experience was.MaiBiz director, Mark

Douglas, ran the event at the school and at schools around the country.

He said he came up with the idea in 2007 with a team of colleagues who approached Maori Women’s Development Inc to get students learning about business in low decile and predominantly Maori and Pasifi ka areas.

Mark said he was inspired every year by what the students created.

“I hope I inspire the kids too. You see them grow an inch on

the third day when they present to the judges,” he said.

Maori Woman’s Develop-ment Inc chairwoman, Kitty Bennett, said the trust had come on board with MaiBiz because they believed in the opportunity it would give to young Maori students.

“We thought it would open their eyes to what it’s like to have the opportunity to be self-employed, what it’s like to go into business,” she said.

Mark said this year the year 12 students were guinea pigs for a future project with young-er students so had a theme for

their business ventures- food.The high school teams cre-

ated everything from vegie chips to sushi pie to burgers with potatoes instead of bread.

GOAT Inc created the vegie chips, made from kumara, pumpkin and the well-known potato.

They said they decided to make chippies because of how familiar they were and thought making them out of vegetables would “bring them up a bit”.

Ngati Dragon was the win-ning team. They created hot donuts which could be dipped in a variety of sauces.

MAIBIZ: Joseph Puha-Smith, Lizzy Clarke, Dragon Phumsawai, Duchaun Clarke and Jacob Rattray made up the winning team. PHOTO: Emma McAuliff e

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SOLUTIONFor February 16, 2005

ACROSS 1. Preliminary event; ‘...-raiser’ (7) 5. Most entertaining person at the party (4,3,4)11. Computer data (5)12. Taught (7)13. Town in Surrey (5)14. Self-employed (9)15. Concord (9)16. Register (4)17. Harsh (7)19. Illustrate (6)23. Rides bike (6)26. Selling (7)29. Assistant (4)30. Era (3)32. Small amount (3)34. Drawn tight (4)35. Stance (7)36. Promotes (6)39. Senility (6)40. Outlawed (7)42. Broad smile (4)46. Beekeepers (9)48. Amazed (9)50. Complain (5)51. Notable (7)

52. type of edible nut (5)53. Eternity (11)54. Confused (7)

DOWN1. Precipice (5)2. Hold back (7)3. ‘... The Hun’ (6)4. Memorandum (8)5. Most supple (7)6. Earth; terra ... (5)7. Snakes (6)8. Dredged (8)9. Atrocities (11)10. Restrict (5)16. Found (7)18. More discourteous (5)20. Disloyalty (7)21. Bishops diocese (3)22. Insect (3)24. Rural in manner (11)25. Soak up liquid (3)27. Praise highly (5)28. Chatter (3)31. Member of upper classes(sl) (3)33. Put on clothes (3)

37. Injure (8)38. Multi-skilled employee (8)41. Rubbers (7)43. Extreme (7)44. Property (6)45. Bounded (6)46. Dispute (5)47. Steeple part (5)49. Ate (5)

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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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Our summer pools were built by us.Blends in well did cause no fuss.With hydro slide will cause a splash.And to it many people dash. Through native bush we twist and wiggle.From the children brings a giggle.Severn days a week the place is open.Hot summer days we all are hopen!

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SOLUTIONFor February 16, 2005

ACROSS 1. Preliminary event; ‘...-raiser’ (7) 5. Most entertaining person at the party (4,3,4)11. Computer data (5)12. Taught (7)13. Town in Surrey (5)14. Self-employed (9)15. Concord (9)16. Register (4)17. Harsh (7)19. Illustrate (6)23. Rides bike (6)26. Selling (7)29. Assistant (4)30. Era (3)32. Small amount (3)34. Drawn tight (4)35. Stance (7)36. Promotes (6)39. Senility (6)40. Outlawed (7)42. Broad smile (4)46. Beekeepers (9)48. Amazed (9)50. Complain (5)51. Notable (7)

52. type of edible nut (5)53. Eternity (11)54. Confused (7)

DOWN1. Precipice (5)2. Hold back (7)3. ‘... The Hun’ (6)4. Memorandum (8)5. Most supple (7)6. Earth; terra ... (5)7. Snakes (6)8. Dredged (8)9. Atrocities (11)10. Restrict (5)16. Found (7)18. More discourteous (5)20. Disloyalty (7)21. Bishops diocese (3)22. Insect (3)24. Rural in manner (11)25. Soak up liquid (3)27. Praise highly (5)28. Chatter (3)31. Member of upper classes(sl) (3)33. Put on clothes (3)

37. Injure (8)38. Multi-skilled employee (8)41. Rubbers (7)43. Extreme (7)44. Property (6)45. Bounded (6)46. Dispute (5)47. Steeple part (5)49. Ate (5)

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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)

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Our Youth soon will adults be.Their future, will the world decree.So they must pick which � eld to plough.When to start it could be now. At Hub the Centre they will learn.To play it fair, and feel concern.When to reap and when to sow.Soon must choose what seed to grow.

AGMTuesday 10 November 2016

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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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Wainuiomata Community Patrol, I was impressed with their professionalism and dedication to keeping our commu-nity safe while most of us are sleeping. It was a relatively quiet night for them, a sign that crime isn’t as common in the community as many believe, but there are times when the patrol has prevented crime or helped identify an offender. I enjoyed their company and their humour, and they tell me that through their work they’ve learned about acting as a team, analysing situations and making quick decisions, and a lot more about themselves. They have also made some of their best friends during the

night patrols, “having their backs when things go wrong”. Most of all, they gain satisfaction from helping care for and interact with a community where practi-cally everyone wants a safe environment for their families. It’s Volunteer Week, and a good time for us all to consider whether we could make more of a con-tribution to the communities in which we live. Wainuiomata Community Patrol would love to hear from anyone who wants to both contribute and gain a lot from joining an asset valued by the community.

Margaret Willard, Wainuiomata

On Wainui Hill there is a place.Where Science reigns supreme.One project is to check the air.In schools to see if clean.

Two MPs did come to see.With added funds what steps could be. Some Isotopes put to the test. Gracefi eld Centre, know what’s best.

Composed by Tony Watling June 8th. 2016

Ode of the week

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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.

LETTERS to the editor

Dear Ed, How many stupid drivers park on lawns at the Hutt Hospital? How many park in Disability car parks everywhere in NZ? How many people exceed the Speed Limit over 50kph in built up areas? How Many use Cell Phones while driving without handsfree Bluetooth? How many people put themselves and others at risk through not getting a Warrant? How many people are guilty of riding around without a

current registration? At shopping malls some people are so bad at parking they take up two parks. Some park behind some others so they can't reverse out. Some park angle parking in none angle parking spaces. Way back under the MOT if you couldn’t park properly you didn't pass your licence.

Peter Wells (abridged) Wainuiomata

What part of the road rules do people not understand?

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Welsh dragon fails to fi reThe Chiefs 40-7 win over Wales

refl ects more poorly on the Welsh than it heaps praise on the Chiefs.

Even for a midweek team, Warren Gatland's tourists were hardly a second string side.

There were numerous test players and several backing up from the fi rst test defeat to New Zealand just 72 hours earlier.

The Chiefs were also under strength, missing eight frontline players, yet the game looked like men against boys.

It surely wasn't the homecoming, Waikato man Gatland expected.

New Zealand has an abundance of rugby riches, so the Chiefs winning was fi ne but it's the way the Welsh lost that was most concerning for them.

They showed little fl air on attack despite a 15 minute period on attack and their defence could not handle the X factor of the Chiefs.

Heck, they couldn't handle an ageing Stephen Donald who is so past his use by date, he makes old

milk seem like it's still drinkable.A national team should not lose

a midweek game by 30 points, it's inexcusable.

They made Donald look like a champion he is not.

Heck, the Welsh made most of the Chiefs backline look like All Blacks in waiting.

Credit to the Chiefs defence though, it was phenomenal in the face of some unimaginative Welsh attack.

The result killed a lot of inter-est in the second test and almost killed off the third as a spectacle all together.

Who would pay to see this Welsh team now they have been humbled by a Super Rugby franchise?

A win in the last test match is the only way Wales can salvage some pride from this tour.

Since they have not beaten the All Blacks since 1953, that doesn't seem likely against an All Blacks team that will undoubtedly get better for its third game together of 2016.

SPORTS

Sports talk with Jacob Page...

Local athletes hit the courts on Queen’s Birthday to compete in the fi rst annual Sport Wainuiomata Inc family Volley-ball Tournament.

Eighty people in eight teams took part on the day, showcasing the talent and skill Wainuiomata has in the net sport.

The tournament was the fi rst of a series of events to be hosted over the year specifi cally targeted at increasing the engagement of Wainuiomata families in sport.

Sport Wainuiomata Chairperson Terina Cowan said she had seen a huge demand for local and social events for families to engage in sport.

“Our vision is about uniting our com-munity through sport and recreation, events like these that create fun experi-ences people value and enjoy are the focus of what we do,” she said.

Event lead Tauvale Whittman said it was great to see “parents and children, aunties and uncles competing together on the court”.

“It was a festive atmosphere with lots of on court dancing, laughing and fun,” he said.

The tournament was won by the Wainuiomata Catholic Church Youth who edged out team Tip Top to take top honours.

Tip Top team captain, Ressa Lealofi best expressed sentiments of the day.

“It was great to be part of a well organised event that engaged so many families, I love our community,” she said.

Family Volleyball Tournament a hit

AT THE NET: John Luga (blue) and Greg Lealofi in the grand fi nals- Wainuiomata Catholic Youth Group vs. Tip Top. PHOTO: Supplied

It was a tough weekend for Wainuiomata hockey with both of the women’s teams coming away with a draw.

The premier team took on last year’s grade winners, Eastern Hutt and drew 1 all.

Kirsten O’Donnell scored Wainuiomata’s only goal in the fi rst half of the game.

The second half was a real test for the defence who were unlucky to let in a goal from a penalty corner.

The premier team is currently sitting at third on the table.

The Reserve 3 team also had a draw for their game on Sunday against Kapiti.

The goal scorer was Chase Foster. The Wainuiomata High School team had a 3 nil

win against Newlands. The Wainuiomata junior year 5/6 team's had a draw

with Eastern Hutt 4 all. Their player of the day was Blaze Foster. The year 7/8 team played a tough Karori team

and lost 6-2. Their player of the day was Kahukura Te Rauna.

Tough weekend on the fi eld for Hockey

FAMILY TIES: Four generations of hockey players gather, including Tara Kumar who plays for the Wainuiomata Reserve3 team and her daughter Ella who plays for the juniors. PHOTO: Supplied.

ON THE FIELD: Gene playing for Manu Sina. PHOTO: Supplied.

By Emma McAuliff e

A local athlete will be taking on the world stage later this month in hopes of making it to the Olympics.

Gene Solia-Gibb has been living in Wainuiomata for eight years with her husband and children who all play rugby.

Gene recently made the Sa-moan Manu Sina woman’s Sevens team, which will be travelling to Ireland next week to play for the final spot at the Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro in August.

The top three teams will travel the world playing Sevens.

Before transferring her skills to rugby she played netball for premier Wellington team, PIC, for years.

Gene said she had never played rugby or sevens before trialing for the Manu Sina team earlier this year.

“I just thought I’d give it a go. I’d been playing in an elite netball team (PIC) but we won the NPC title and I thought I’d finish on a high. There was nothing left for me to play for,” she said.

Gene said she owed her new-found talent at Sevens to being “fi t and fast”.

She joined the Wainuiomata women’s premier rugby team this season and said she enjoys playing with an “experienced bunch of girls”.

“I think the reason Wainuio-mata does so well is because we play with a lot of heart. If we’re up or down we play with 100 per cent,” she said.

Wainuiomata womens’ are currently sitting at the top of their table, having beaten Avalon 83-5 at the weekend.

Local athlete makes top team

By Emma McAuliff e

The Lions had a great weekend with two wins at home.

The Premiers played the Victoria Hunters Premier team and won 36-10.

They are now sitting at fourth on the Premier table.

Their next game will be on Saturday against Upper Hutt Tigers Premiers at Whakatiki Street in Upper Hutt.

The OGs continued their winning streak also playing at Wise Park.

They played the Victoria Hunters Reserve team and won 64-12.

They remain seated at the top of their table.

The Reserves had a default against Randwick Kingfi shers, they remain third on their table.

Keep an eye out for their next games on the Wellington Rugby League Facebook page.

Great weekend for League

GAME ON: The OGs take on the Hunters at their game on Saturday. PHOTO: Emma McAuliff e

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redcoats.co.nz 10 Wainuiomata Road, Wainuiomata

Sunday 1:30-2:00pm

Wainuiomata 355 Wellington Road

SUBDIVIDABLE TOWN AND COUNTRYOffering; the convenience of the town life and that relaxed country

feel. The best of both worlds is truly the case with this unique

property.Set on 4711m2 of land, with ample space for the hobby

farm lifestyle dream. This modern 120m2 home is tastefully

decorated throughout and is sure to please with great indoor

outdoor flow.There are 3 good size bedrooms, modern bathroom.

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Wayne Barton p 04 564 5127 m 021 744 116 e [email protected] Reid p 04 212 6797 m 021 650 555 e [email protected]

Wainuiomata 38 Sunny Grove

BIG FAMILIES NEEDEDWonderfully appointed four bedroom home. Large lounge with

heatpump and open fire. Kitchen and Dining combined with

dishwasher. Master bedroom with ensuite and spa bath. All good

size rooms. Insulated top and bottom with ventilation system. Lovely

bush setting.

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Donna Tschurtschenthalerp 04 564 5315 m 027 220 7495 e [email protected]

Wainuiomata 20 Kawatiri Grove

PERFECT PARKWAY LOCATIONThis large 4 brm home is located in a top Parkway Street.Built in the

1990s this home offers a spacious open plan kitchen/dining/lounge.

Master bedroom with ensuite & walkin wardrobe.

Storage,ventilation system, alarm, insulated, heatpump and gas

infinity hot water. Dble garage with i/access and auto door. Being

SOLD by TENDER so view today! Tender closing at 10 Wainuiomata

Road, 4pm Thu 23 June.

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TENDER

Tender closing at 10Wainuiomata Road, 4pm Thu 23June

Judy Robinsonp 04 564 9173 m 021 536 671 e [email protected]

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Wainuiomata 14 Bythell Street

WISE INVESTMENT PLANWell maintained, insulated and ready to be SOLD! This property has

a lot to offer. Three generous bedrooms, open plan living opening

out to a north facing deck, one run carpet and neutral paintwork

throughout. Solid fencing, excellent garaging, section drainage and

potential to add value in the future. Being SOLD by TENDER so view

today! Tender closing at 10 Wainuiomata Road, 4pm Thu 23 June.

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TENDER

Tender closing at 10Wainuiomata Road, 4pm Thu 23June

Linda Turnerp 04 564 5317 m 021 645 098 e [email protected]

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