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Senior Constable Brett Cronin and Blue Light’s Kirk Beyer prepare their � shing rods for the upcoming Gone Fishin’ event in Wel-lington. PHOTOS: Sharnahea Wilson

By Sharnahea Wilson

Local kids are getting out their fishing rods, preparing their tackle boxes and slapping on sunblock in preparation for this year’s annual Blue Light Gone Fishin’ event at Wellington’s Waterfront.

Community organisation Blue Light is gearing up for another

exciting Gone Fishin’ event, and with no cover charge, free food and free coffee there is no reason not to join in the fun.

Senior Constable Brett Cronin of the Johnsonville Police Sta-tion said the event sponsored by Trade Zone is a “good, positive way of building trust between police and youth”.

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Police give the Blue Light on this years’ Gone Fishin’ event

Continued from page 1“It is about prevention as well

as being a fantastic opportunity for us to interact with local youth and their families,” he said.

The event is organised in conjunction with Gone Fishin’ star Graeme Sinclair who is a patron of Blue Light.

Brett said the annual event on Queens Wharf is always popu-lar with the kids, especially with Graeme there to lend a hand and share his expertise.

Not only will there be a free sausage sizzle, free barista cof-fee and even face painting, there will also be spot prizes given out for the biggest, smallest and strangest fi sh caught.

Brett said people are welcome to bring along their own fi shing gear but there will be handlines and bait available for those children who don’t have their own rods.

Blue Light’s Kirk Beyer said it was great to have commu-

nity events run by community heroes.

“The event is something that draws families together.

“It is an awesome activity for parents to do with their chil-dren.”

Kirk also said the Gone Fishin’ event gives children the chance to explore the outdoors and try something new.

“The spot prizes also prove lots of community businesses want to jump on board when it comes to community events.

“It is going to be a great day out,” he said.

If you are child who loves fi shing or a parent who loves coffee, head on down to Queens Wharf on Saturday March 26 from 11am-3pm to take part in Blue Light’s free annual Gone Fishing event.

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By Sharnahea Wilson

The Karori community has welcomed a new Minister to the St Ninian’s Uniting Church Parish.

Hana Popea studied to be an Ordained Minister in Dunedin, and once qualifi ed she was ap-pointed to the Hutt City Uniting Church Parish.

There Hana worked as a minister for 11 years before transferring to Karori as the fi rst ever Pacifi c Island Minister at St Ninian’s, with an induction held on February 28 this year.

Hana said the shift has been diffi cult because she had built relationships with parishioners

in the Hutt and had become familiar with the community.

“I have now gone through that transition and had to cope with the sadness of leaving those relationships,” she said.

Hana explained although it was a sad process, moving to St Ninian’s was also an exciting experience for her.

“I’m quite excited to get to know the community here – there are lovely people at St Ninian’s”

Hana said it is about being faithful to the calling of God.

“I am thankful for the op-portunity and the challenge that comes with being the new Min-ister to St Ninians,” she said. The new Minister of St Ninians Uniting Church Karori, Hana Popea.

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A local teacher has been pre-sented with his prizes on Friday after winning the Warehouse Stationary’s most inspirational teacher award.

Wadestown teacher Richard Smith was awarded with the Inspirational Teacher award dur-ing a school assembly on Friday.

Richard was overwhelmed by the support and appreciation he had received

“This is an amazing day,” he said to the assembly.

“It is very special to have someone say something like this about you, but nothing I do I do by myself – it’s a team effort,” he said.

The teacher was the overall winner, surpassing 5537 other nominations in the fi fth year of the inspirational teacher cam-paign.

The nomination written by a parent of one of Richard’s students, Maria Edwards, ex-plained why this teacher is one of the best.

“After having children in education for the past 18 years I knew Richard was not an ordinary teacher.

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Wadestown teacher Richard Smith receives his award for New Zealand’s most inspirational teacher.

New Zealand’s Most Inspirational Teacherto nominate him for the most inspirational teacher award,” he said.

Richard received a number of gifts including a $5000 travel card, a $200 gift card, a box of stationery and a Notebook.

Principal Sally Barrett thanked Richard for his contri-bution to the school.

“Today we are celebrating Mr Smith’s amazing achievement.

“Thank you for your contribu-tion through your energy, vital-ity, passion and commitment to children’s education,” she said.

Richard and his family will be heading over to Cambodia early next year to educate children and help those in need.

Youth awarded for community involvement By Sharnahea Wilson

The Johnsonville Youth Awards saw another successful year with 19 young students being awarded for their efforts over the past year.

Chair of the Youth Award Trustees, Chris Kirk-Burnnand, said the event held in John-sonville shopping centre, on October 22, was a great success and the Trust is looking to grow the event even further.

“Each year there are so many outstanding applicants that im-press the Trustees with their involvement in the wider com-munity.

“The Trust is focused on youth development and giving grants

to young people to help with education, sport and the arts,” Chris said.

One of last year’s awardees Richard Kay spoke on the night.

Richard captained the Under 19 men’s Underwater Hockey Team and went on to win a Gold medal for New Zealand.

Local winners this year includ-ed Francis Rankin of Newlands College for having received one of the highest awards a St Johns cadet leader can attain – be-ing selected to represent New Zealand for St Johns youth at international competitions.

Laila Smith of Onslow College was also awarded for her success in gymnastics and circus arts, as well as her “keen leadership

skills in helping others”. MP Peter Dunne was the

guest speaker on the night and presented this year’s awards.

Johnsonville Youth Grants has now granted over $565,000 to 325 young people since its establishment in 1987.

Core funding this year came from Autoshop Group which has donated over $260,000 in the last ten years.

For over 20 years the awards have been hosted at the John-sonville Rotary Club.

“The move to Johnsonville shopping centre is a step to-wards getting greater involve-ment from the North Wellington business community,” Chris said. Charlotte Hollywood receiving her award from MP Peter Dunne.

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An already dynamic space in the Johnson-ville Shopping Centre will be transformed into an art gallery over the weekend of March 19-20.

Sub Urban Co-Working, located in the mall, will be home to Johnsonville’s fi rst community art gallery, co-founder Kathleen Wright said.

“As part of Sub Urban Co-Working’s strategy to support local enterprise the co-working space in the centre is being made available for artists to display their work for sale,” she said.

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“With this community art initiative we are aiming to put on professional looking exhi-bitions in a wonderful commercial space.”

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Originally from Brazil, Renata travelled back to her home country and held four photography exhibitions over the period of six weeks.

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Her exhibition titled A Look at the Future will feature 11 photographs of children with the theme of what people can do for future generations.

“The photos come from a variety of countries and cultures.

“They are about what we can bring to future generations – what we can do for ourselves and our kids,” she said.

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looking forward to talking to local people about her works.

The exhibition will have its opening night on Friday March 18 and will be open to the public from 6.30pm-9pm. It will then be open on Saturday from 9am-5.30pm and Sunday 10am-4.30pm

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Photographer Renata Grangeiro and exhibition curator Sophie Giddens stand with Renata’s photograph The Window, taken in Tonga. PHOTO: Sharnahea Wilson

By Sharnahea Wilson

The Wellington Pakistani Association has elected a new committee board and with it, a new president for the next two years.

The association encompasses members from Wellington including many from the Northern and Western Suburbs.

On Sunday, March 6 the Association held an election night from 3pm-5pm where members were able to give a vote of confi -dence to the panel standing.

Newly elected President of the Association Athar Bashir said the committee wanted to give their members the chance to say whether they had confi dence in the panel.

“We would have held a by-election if people had not agreed to vote in the panel,” Athar explained.

Athar said the association is a great facility in supporting Pakistani people who have recently moved to New Zealand.

“It gives the Pakistani community the chance to meet each other and for children to make new friends,” he said.

“The great thing about this organisation is it is open to all Pakistanis while they are living in the Wellington area.”

Athar said he was thankful to the election commissioner on the night Thair Nawaz who is also President of the International Muslim Association of New Zealand.

“I am very thankful to the community for their support in choosing me as the leader of the association for the next two years,” Athar added.

The new committee plans to meet once a month and organise events once every two

months while also supporting Pakistani students studying in Wellington. Visit www.pawnz.org to join the Pakistani Association of Wellington New Zealand.

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Pakistani Association committee members Tariq Alam, Dr Adnan Aziz, Imran Alam, Malik Rizwan, President Athar Bashir, Dr Salman Ashraf and Adeel Mahmood. PHOTO: Supplied


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Glenside woman Jo Thomas thought there needed to be an opportunity for local mothers to get together and share their skills so she decided to create a group.

Jo invited other mothers from the local area to meet at the Churton Park Commu-nity Centre to learn the art of Tutu making for the charity Little Sprouts.

“The idea is that each week we will learn something new from each other,” Jo said.

The material to make the Tutu’s was donated by Little Sprouts for the women to put together to then be donated back to the children’s charity.

Jo said the new group was a great way of “Connecting with other parents and giving back to the community”.

“I wanted to meet people who were excited about the same things I was excited about,” she said.

Little Sprouts ‘Craft Angel’ and mother Eliza Pick volunteered her time to help

other mothers learn how to make Tutu’s for young ones.

Little Sprouts is a charity where people can donate anything and everything that will be helpful for mothers with newborn babies.

They then give these boxes out to chari-ties that pass them on to people in need.

“Some people have no support network at all and need some extra help,” Eliza said.

Items in the boxes include infants cloth-ing, sleep items, nappies, health and safety items, books, toys and feeding items.

The Tutu’s made at the Community Centre on March 20 will be sold at the upcoming Little Sprouts Easter Country Fair at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park in Pauatahanui. The fair will run from 10am to 2pm. To donate to Little Sprouts or for more information about the charity organisa-tion you can visit https://www.facebook.com/LittleSproutsNZ

Mel Den-nison, Jo Thomas, Maree Saikis, Amie Fouhy and Eliza Pick volunteer their time to make tutus for tots. PHOTO: Sharnahea Wilson

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College students are making their voices heard following the decision to write submissions to parliament about the proposed new Marine Protected Areas Act.

Onslow College’s Enviro Group said they have cause for concern after looking at the Act in depth.

Group member Maddie McVie said the new Act would protect much less of New Zealand’s sea life than what it previously did.

“There are groups which are suggesting it is the oil and gas industries that will benefi t from the new Marine Protected Areas Act,” Maddie said.

Her fellow Enviro Group member Lilly Moss-Baker agreed, saying the Act excludes a huge area of ocean that comes under the Exclusive

Economic Zone (EEZ). “A lot of people were expecting the

Act to cover all of New Zealand’s oceans,” Lilly said.

She explained how the Act is only proposing to cover four per cent of New Zealand’s ocean area.

She said though some parts of the ocean are covered under other Acts they are still susceptible to over fi shing.

“It may seem like we have an abundance of fish but compared with 50 years ago we have dramati-cally less.”

The students went with a group to the Island Bay Marine Education Centre where they were taught about marine life and went snorkelling.

“We saw amazing marine life during our experience and the idea to write submissions came from there,” Lilly said.

The enthusiastic student explained the group wants to be able to have their say while they still have the chance.

“We want to have our say because we are going to have to live with the consequences of the act.”

Enviro Group member Grace Carr joined the group this year because she has always loved the sea and all of its creatures.

“I care a lot about the sea and its future.”

The girls hoped their submissions would inspire others to get online and have their say.

“The more voices the better,” Lilly said adding “we want the govern-ment to know everyone cares”. To make a submission of your own visit www.forestandbird.org.nz/node/109418 submissions close at 5pm on Friday, March 11.

Onslow College Students Maddie McVie, Grace Carr and Lilly Moss-Baker voice their opinions on the new Marine Protected Areas Act. PHOTO: Sharnahea Wilson

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Last Week the Independent Herald ran a story about the Under 15 girls T20 cricket. We would like to clarify that the Johnsonville Cricket Club won the round robin but

was knocked out in the � nal sudden death match by the Wellington Collegians Girls who won the T20 league as a whole. We apologise for any confusion.

The upcoming Wadestown fair is a fantastic community event run by locals, for locals. You can join in the fun at this special annual event on Saturday March 12 from

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Question: Will you be voting in the second � ag referendum?

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Sharon Cottrell – Karori

Yes I am voting to keep the current because I don’t like the alternative.

Kelly Cinque – Karori

Yes I will vote but I haven’t decided what for yet.

Karl Hess –Karori Yes I will vote for the new � ag, it was the one I voted for in the � rst referendum.

Lucky Parkhill – Karori

I’m undecided but I think they could have designed us a better option.

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Yes I will vote for change because I think we should move away from ties with the commonwealth, but they should have hired a � ag designer.

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LETTERS to the editor

Dear Ed, What a confounded cheek to receive in the mail a colourful pamphlet ‘Vote for Change’ from the so-called pow-ers that be!

They list illustrious names and celebrity supporters in our com-munity who support a fl ag change. Their names don’t mean a thing to me regards this personal issue of our fl ag. It is for us to decide and vote according to our preference, and not be infl uenced by outsiders.

We in New Zealand are very fortunate to reside in such a beautiful and peaceful country, which is not the case for so many in this troubled world.

New Zealand has a democratic form of government, regardless of party in power. We don’t experi-ence uprising, racial strife, etc.

Our government has been evolv-ing over many years by the West-minster example which in turn developed over the centuries. Our

judiciary emanated life-wise. Our lovely parks and way of life follow European infl uence.

Our peaceful lifestyle is the envy of many from elsewhere. Our fl ag is part of who we are.

Methinks the pamphlet is a last ditch stand for change when we understand there is not a demand for change at this time.

Roger T. Lloyd J.P.Churton ParkA non-celebrity.

Not infl uenced Dear Ed, I am writing in response to the letter published in the March 2nd edition of the Independent Herald by Catherine Bindon. Catherine says "Have a look around, no coffee even though we are in the country's coffee capital". Well Catherine, perhaps you should take your own advice and have a look around - In Ngaio we have Cafe Villa, in Khandallah we have Parsons Nose and Cafe Du Parc, in Johnsonville we have Muffi n Break

and Nada Bakery and the new one at the train station, in Churton Park we have Simmer Cafe - shall I go on? Or do these cafes not make a decent coffee in your opinion? How can you say with an honest heart we are 25 years backwards than other suburbs? Perhaps you should open the cafe you believe we do not have that is putting us 25 years behind other suburbs. S. JansenChurton Park

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With great banter, fine food and an array of exquisite wine and beer, the Khandallah Trading Company is the place to be. This restaurant-meets-community-hub is a great place for family and friends to meet for a casual meal or to celebrate a special occasion.At KTC we have a family oriented venue with a kids menu offering both tots and tween sized meals to choose from, General Manager Jackie Tonks said. “Staff give children special attention to make them feel welcome.”Jackie, who was raised in Khandallah, said the family-friendly restaurant has many regular clients who have become more like friends. “We are heavily involved with fundraising for the local community by way of charity quiz nights,” she said adding the restaurant also supports raffle fundraisers through providing vouchers. Jackie said the team at KTC “Build

relationships with the community through sponsorship of local sports teams including Onslow Cricket Club, Wests and Johnsonville Rugby Clubs and Khandallah Tennis Club”. This diverse restaurant also has a big screen available for televised sports events where the community can sit and watch live games together. KTC has recently changed their menu and some of the new favourite items include Salt and Pepper squid, Crisp Pork Belly Salad and Sticky Date Pudding.“The lunch menu favourites include Philly Cheese Steak Po Boy, Southern Fried Shrimp Po Boy and a classic Caesar Salad,” Jackie said. For fantastic food and a great atmosphere, take your family and friends down to the local Khandallah Trading Company and try out the exciting new menu. PBA For more information you canvisit www.tradingco.co.nz or call 479 4157.

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Wellingtonian’s are invited to join in the celebrations of parks week by watching artists use their talents to revitalise local parks.

Art in the Park on Saturday, March 2 will see the historic Flagstaff Hill and Terrace Gardens be spruced up with some mosaic art by Rachel Silver and French street artist Olivier Kenneybrew.

As part of the celebrations supported by Wellington City Council two innovative new artworks will be installed on the walls of Flagstaff Hill and visitors can wander down to see the artists in action in the Terrace Gardens Park.

Artist Rachel has created large scale mosaics all over the world including the Sapopema Steps in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She has just returned home after travelling and living abroad and sees this project as an exciting opportunity to network with artists and cement her practice here.

“I’m really excited to be creating my fi rst public art work in the wonderful city I grew up in,” Rachel said.

Mayor Celia Wade-Brown said “A big

thank you to the community who advo-cated for the city to purchase Flagstaff Hill and for working with the Council on the redesign of the Terrace Gardens.”

“Everybody benefi ts from a ‘daily dose of nature’ and Wellington has superb green and accessible spaces close to our Central Business District.”

Chair of the Environment Committee Councillor Iona Pannett said it was fan-tastic to see another green space created in the inner city.

“We know Wellingtonian’s want more green space and we hope that these two areas will be enjoyed by many.”

Visitors are invited to bring their bright-est picnic blanket along to watch the art unfold, listen to local musicians, enjoy the traditional lolly scramble and be part of a people-sized picnic blanket mosaic. The mosaic will be photographed by a drone at 1pm.

Art in the Park will begin at 11am with a � ag raising ceremony at the small park on top of Flagsta� Hill.

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Matt Kilgour did not hesitate to jump into the water fully clothed to rescue a four-legged friend from drowning.

Matt who manages Keith Spry Pool, Khandallah Summer Pool and Nairnville Recreation Centre successfully rescued a clearly struggling dog at the Dogs in Togs event at Khandallah Summer Pool on Sunday, March 6.

About 160 dogs and their owners took advantage of their 30-minute time slots to splash, bark, jump and fetch before the summer pool is closed for the season.

“The event has been very successful”, Matt said.

It is hoped this popular event will be bigger and better next year with interest already shown from dog organisations including the Police.

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Wellington bikers are gearing up for the biggest motorcycle event on the calendar – the annual Harley-Davidson Iron Run.

This year’s event will be held in Paihia in the Bay of Islands on March 11 and 12, and local riders are preparing to take on the chal-lenge of the exciting Thunder Run.

The renowned Thunder Run is open to all riders and is expected to see over one thousand participant’s roar their way across some of the best terrain Northland has to offer.

Director of Wellington Harley Owners Group Shayne Gray said the Iron Run is the number one event on the motorcycle calendar.

“It’s a fantastic event open to all motorcyclists to attend.

“It’s a place for like-minded people – or kindred spirits – to get together and share their passion.”

Shayne said about 40 Wellington members from all over the Northern suburbs will travel up to Paihia, some making a week-long event of it.

“People that attend events like this come from all walks of life, but there is really good camaraderie,” he said.

Director of Wellington Harley Owners Group Shayne Gray gears up for the annual Iron Run motorcycle event. PHOTO: Supplied.

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Shayne said international riders travelling over to New Zealand, to experience our terrain, is now happening on a more regular basis

“The Iron Run has been promoted heavily in Australia this year.

“Last year at the Iron Run in

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Students aged three to 18 years from both Karori and Brooklyn Studios are busy preparing for the up-coming production.

Senior students not only get to show off their dance skills but also have to learn how to act and tell a story with body language and mime, Fiona said.

“I am very lucky to have my mother, Katie Haines, on board as she was not only a ballet dancer and teacher but was also a drama and mime tutor so the girls are lucky to have her expertise during rehearsals,” she said.

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Evans Bay Intermediate Stu-dents started the new school year with a bang, spending a week exploring some of the activities Wellington has on offer.

Deputy Principal, Marie Okeby, said both years 7 and 8 students spent fi ve days participating in different outdoor activities last month, as part of a biannual programme run by the school.

Activities included catching a

ferry to Matiu Somes Island, hit-ting the high ropes at Adrenalin Forest in Porirua and a trip to Kaitoke Regional Park.

Marie said the weather was perfect for the whole week mean-ing all activities could go ahead.

“The parent helpers we had were fantastic. They did a great job of accompanying every group and helping to ensure that the students were supervised and

safe.”“Physical education coordina-

tors Colin Thompson and Ed Trotter arranged a good variety of things for the students to do over the fi ve days which gave them a valuable time of learning.

“On returning to school the students shared many stories of the things they did. This will give them a great deal to talk about for a long time to come,” Marie said.

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Evans Bay Intermediate School students enjoying the high ropes at Adrenalin Forest in Porirua last month.

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Island Bay Presbyterian is holding a fundraising bake sale this Sunday to raise funds for Fiji, following the devastation of Cyclone Winston. Anyone who would like to contribute some baking can bring a plate of goodies to the church, at 88 The Parade, any time before midday on Sunday. The bake sale will take place outside Island Bay Video on The Parade from midday. All funds raised will go to Save the Children and their Fiji appeal.

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By Nikki Papatsoumas

On Tuesday, students from Berhampore School raised their hands in awareness of Rare Disease Day.

Rare Disease Day takes place

on the last day of February around the world and is an annual celebration and fun-draiser for ‘rare gems’ in the community.

People are encouraged to raise awareness and money to

support those who suffer from rare diseases.

Learning support co-ordi-nator at Berhampore School, Justine Henderson, said this was the fi rst time the school had celebrated Rare Disease

Children from Berhampore School take part in a parade as part of Rare Disease Day on Tuesday.

Day.There were more than 7000

rare diseases and from this, Justine said she could list 20 rare diseases which impacted students from Berhampore School.

“A parent suggested it and we thought it was a great idea to raise awareness with other lesser known diseases.

“Most of the children brought a coin along and they are wearing jeans in support of children with rare diseases – it is something different for them to talk about.”

Justine said by wearing jeans, the children were encouraged to learn about how many rare dis-eases were caused by “genes”.

The whole school took part in a parade to show off their jeans, and placed money on a coin trail.

Justine said students raised a whopping $290, which would be donated to a group which supports Costello Syndrome.

For more information head to rarediseaseday.org.nz

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The Seatoun School community is fundraising for something a little different at their biannual gala which will take place next weekend.

This year the school is hoping to raise enough money to cover the costs of the school’s newly in-stalled tsunami evacuation steps.

The steps, which were com-pleted a couple of weeks ago, came with a price tag of $45,000.

Principal John Western said the school was lucky enough to receive a grant of $11,500 from the Wellington City Council.

“The difference the board has covered out of their reserves,” John said. “However, these re-serves are really important so we

need to have a successful gala so we can replace those reserves.”

The steps, located at the back of the school, lead up to a walking path which runs along the ridge-line, overlooking the entrance into Wellington Harbour.

John said the tsunami evacua-tion steps would be of great use to not only the school, but the wider Seatoun community, in the event of an emergency.

“Hopefully we never need to use them but knowing they are there gives peace of mind to not only the school but also the wider community.”

He said gauging by popularity of past galas, he was confi dent that with the communities support, the school would be able to raise funds needed to cover the costs

of the stairs.John said there was something

for everyone at next weekend’s gala, including food, crafts, sec-ond hand books and toys, and as games for children.

This year the silent auction boasted a range of amazing items and experiences, including a Phoenix experience which in-cluded an afternoon with the team prior to the game and a sketch of the Beehive drawn and signed by Prime Minister John Key.

Fair goers would also have the chance to pose for photos with the Bledisloe Cup.

The Seatoun School Gala will take place on Sunday, March 13 from 11am to 3pm at Seatoun School, 59 Burnham St, Seatoun.

School gala to raise money for evacuation steps

Seatoun School students Charlie Rapson, Matthew Noble, Eve Roper-Caldbeck, Bonnie May Hardy and Billie Nightingale with principal John Western at the school’s newly installed tsunami evacuation steps.

A rare bravery medal awarded to New Zealander Frances Parker has been secured by Te Papa in an auction. The Women’s Social and Political Union Medal for Valour was awarded to the suffrage activist for her courageous role in the campaign for the right of women to vote in Scotland. It was successfully purchased by Te Papa for approximately $40,000 from Auction House Dix Noonan Web in London. Te Papa is now working to transport the medal to Wellington.

Tattoo gifts sword to capitalIn the wake of the record-breaking performances by the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo last month, Wellington City has been presented a ceremonial broadsword. At the full meeting of the Wellington City Council last week, Mayor of Wellington, Celia Wade-Brown, presented a ceremonial Scottish O� cer broadsword bearing the Royal cipher, which was given to Wellington City, on the eve of Sunday’s � nal Royal Edinburgh Tattoo performance at Westpac Stadium.

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CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor November 3, 2004

ACROSS 1. Active (2,3,4) 6. Baton. (9)11. Characteristic (5)12. Clump of grass. (7)13. Relating to birds. (5)14. Blameless. (8)17. Make difficult. (9)18. Write (3)20. Give out. (4)22. Arrives at conclusion (by reasoning) (7)24. Scattered rubish. (6)26. Pounds,Shillings & Pence(abrev)(3)28. Silly. (5)29. Experience. (7)32. Subject of a text. (5)33. The Alphabet. (3)34. Unit of measure. (3)35. Maori dancing prop. (3)36. Weeps. (5)37. Tables ornamental centrepiece(7)38. Overflow. (5)39. Nevertheless. (3)41. Sections of a year (6)42. Cure for all ailments. (7)44. Idiots. (4)47. Right of Admission Reserved(Abr)(3)49. Fineness. (10)51. Artificially high-pitched voice (8)

55. Expel from country. (5)56. Old fashioned portable fire extinguisher; ... pump. (7)57. First public appearance. (5)58. Interpret. (9)59. Withdraws (5,4)

DOWN1. Exterior (7)2. Coach (5)3. Attract (6)4. Frequently. (5)5. Simplicity. (4)6. Couple. (7)7. Not tidy. (6)8. Orchestral player (woodwind section) (12)9. Plant. (5)10. Absurd. (11)15. Make a choice. (3)16. Finishes. (4)19. Sweet dish; Ice cream ...(6)21. Roman (7)23. Brings out. (6)25. Copy. (7)26. Renters . (12)27. He loved spinach. (6)28. Useless. (11)30. Do wrong. (3)31. Jamaican-styled music. (6)40. Nobleman. (4)

43. Collection of historical records (7)44. Natural mineral. (3)45. Abridge. (7)46. Japanese hostess. (6)48. Incidental remarks. (6)50. Fine ceramic material. (5)52. Savoury jelly. (5)53. Socially prohibited. (5)54. Dull. (4)

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PuzzleWR OO RC S DS CROSSWORD By Russell McQuarters

SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003


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)


SOLUTIONFor April 9, 2003


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)

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Solution last week, 2 March


SOLUTIONFor November 3, 2004

ACROSS 1. Active (2,3,4) 6. Baton. (9)11. Characteristic (5)12. Clump of grass. (7)13. Relating to birds. (5)14. Blameless. (8)17. Make difficult. (9)18. Write (3)20. Give out. (4)22. Arrives at conclusion (by reasoning) (7)24. Scattered rubish. (6)26. Pounds,Shillings & Pence(abrev)(3)28. Silly. (5)29. Experience. (7)32. Subject of a text. (5)33. The Alphabet. (3)34. Unit of measure. (3)35. Maori dancing prop. (3)36. Weeps. (5)37. Tables ornamental centrepiece(7)38. Overflow. (5)39. Nevertheless. (3)41. Sections of a year (6)42. Cure for all ailments. (7)44. Idiots. (4)47. Right of Admission Reserved(Abr)(3)49. Fineness. (10)51. Artificially high-pitched voice (8)

55. Expel from country. (5)56. Old fashioned portable fire extinguisher; ... pump. (7)57. First public appearance. (5)58. Interpret. (9)59. Withdraws (5,4)

DOWN1. Exterior (7)2. Coach (5)3. Attract (6)4. Frequently. (5)5. Simplicity. (4)6. Couple. (7)7. Not tidy. (6)8. Orchestral player (woodwind section) (12)9. Plant. (5)10. Absurd. (11)15. Make a choice. (3)16. Finishes. (4)19. Sweet dish; Ice cream ...(6)21. Roman (7)23. Brings out. (6)25. Copy. (7)26. Renters . (12)27. He loved spinach. (6)28. Useless. (11)30. Do wrong. (3)31. Jamaican-styled music. (6)40. Nobleman. (4)

43. Collection of historical records (7)44. Natural mineral. (3)45. Abridge. (7)46. Japanese hostess. (6)48. Incidental remarks. (6)50. Fine ceramic material. (5)52. Savoury jelly. (5)53. Socially prohibited. (5)54. Dull. (4)

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money for a sick child, to someone dedicating their time to helping people in need. � e feature will give people the chance to thank those people in the community whose good deeds might go unrecognised. Each Local Hero will be interviewed for a story with a photo and will receive a voucher for the Johnsonville Shopping Centre.

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COMMUNITY HERO

By Sharnahea Wilson

Stephen Cook joined the Johnson-ville Lions Club in 1988 and has been a very keen, active member and community volunteer ever since.

Stephen said being part of the Lions Club gives him the opportunity to participate in community activity projects – “big and small”.

“You also meet a lot of really nice people, some have been with Lions for many years and others have just joined recently.”

Every Tuesday morning Stephen dedicates his time to volunteering at Karori Wildlife Centre Zealandia.

“I do track maintenance there so I make sure tracks are clear and safe to walk on,” Stephen explained.

He said he retired from work about two and a half years ago and has been helping Zealandia for about two years.

Stephen also spends one day each week volunteering at Kiwi Com-munity Assistance where he helps sort through clothing, furniture and food to then pass on to other charities.

“We give the items to charities such as Social Welfare groups or Women’s Refuge to disperse to those in need.”

Stephen maintains there is nothing quite like local people helping out their local communities.

He used to assist with remedial reading at West Park School in John-

sonville and is now on the committee for the Johnsonville Community Centre.

Stephen wears many hats as he is also on the citizen’s advisory com-mittee for the new library coming to Johnsonville.

“Once you retire you realise there is a lot more to be done out there,” Stephen said.

In his spare time Stephen enjoys motor biking and said his love of vol-unteering started about 30 years ago when he voluntarily ran a motorcycle training school.

Stephen said it helps to have such a supportive family with his wife also being heavily involved in Lions and his daughters helping out when they can.

Stephen said he will continue to volunteer as it not only helps out the wider community but it also gives him a sense of satisfaction knowing he can assist local people.

This month’s local hero, Johnsonville’s Stephen Cook. PHOTO: Sharnahea Wilson

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Johnsonville’s Premier Preschool students ran, jumped and threw at last week’s annual sports night held on the Johnsonville School fi eld.

Families were invited to take a picnic dinner to enjoy and to get involved in a variety of races including potato and spoon, running and sack jumping.

The focus of the evening was on fam-ily participation, socialising, being ac-tive and most importantly having fun.

One parent there on the night said “It is great that the Preschool children have their own Sports Night”.

“It is something that they look for-ward to, something of their own, rather than only attending older sibling’s sports events,” the parent said.

Another parent agreed saying they were really impressed the preschool held the sports night for students and their families.

“It is a great way of socialising, having fun and involving whole families.”

Marian Ayres Hill from Premier Pre-school said they asked everyone to wear red and bring a gold coin donation to show support for the Heart Foundation.

“The preschool has been involved in the Heart Foundation Healthy Heart Awards for several years and this event helps us to promote healthy food choices and active movement amongst our wider community.

“We had a great turn out with 15-20 families attending,” Marian said.

She said the children had practiced running, sack races and potato and spoon races during the week.

“[We] were delighted to see the children showing such great skill, determination and focus in all their events,” Marian said.

Preschooler’s jump into action

By Sharnahea Wilson

Celebrating 130 years in existence the Johnsonville Cricket Club invited past, present and future players to join in commemorating this momentous event.

The theme of Saturday, February 27 was past, present and future players com-ing together to celebrate the clubs history.

The large crowd at the club also fare-welled coach Michael Parlane who had done a tremendous job for the club over the past two seasons, Club Manager Rick Mudgway said.

“Michael is returning to Christchurch to take up a new career,” he said.

Rick said there was a great turnout of players from all ages on the night who were there to celebrate such a signifi cant milestone for the club.

“On the field the Premier team put on a good show for the viewing crowd scoring 196 batting fi rst against old rivals Onslow.

“In reply the Devon and Patterson sponsored Johnsonville team bowled Onslow out for 142,” Rick said.

He said notable performances on the day came from Shameera Wijesooriya batting for Johnsonville with 66.

“Bowling for Johnsonville the two Scott’s, Edgecombe and Borthwick each took 3 wickets with former English test

Scott Mudgway (left), Carys Seddon, Elliot Seddon and Jake Urlich celebrate Johnsonville Cricket Club’s 130 years with life member Terry Hawkey. PHOTO: Supplied

Cricket club celebrates 130 years SPORT

player Scott Borthwick taking three for fi ve and Edgecombe taking three for 45,” Rick explained.

A highlight for everyone on the day was a visit from one of the club’s oldest

surviving members Terry Hawkey. Rick said overall the event was a great

success and it was brilliant to see past, present and future players come together to celebrate.

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