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68 years strong“Showing that a marriage can last a life time”

By Aaron Meredith

Harry and Irene Martin are showing that a marriage can last a life time, celebrating 68 years together this year.

Harry and Irene have been in Wainuiomata since 1955, moving from Johannesburg in South Af-rica to set up a home on Peel Place, where they have lived ever since.

Harry has the distinction of be-ing Wainuiomata’s fi rst and last

mayor, a position that he held for one year.

“I do have the distinction of be-ing the one and only Wainuiomata mayor,” he says.

Harry was also the chairman of the county council for 11 years.

During this time Harry was involved in the opening of the hill road, the old Wainuiomata College and also was the fi rst person down the waterslide.

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LIFE TIME TOGETHER: Irene and Harry Martin are celebrating their 68th anniversary this year, Irene and Harry have been involved in some of the biggest moments in Wainuiomata history.

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Continued from page 1“I climbed up there and then

went down the slide, it was a hell of a ride,” he says.

The couple met when they were both invited to a friend’s party, and they hit it off then.

Harry got a job for a printing company that was based in South Africa, so he asked Irene to marry him, and move to Durban with him.

“I found it too hot over there, it was really hot,” Irene says.

This was one of the reasons that the couple moved to Jo-hannesburg, Irene found the heat not as bad at the higher altitude.

“It was a lot drier up there, so the heat wasn’t as bad.”

They had two children in South Africa, before coming

back to New Zealand and having their third.

“I took six months leave to come over to New Zealand, and never returned, we bought the section over in Wainuio-mata and have been here ever since,” Harry says.

Over the years the two have seen some of Wainuiomata’s highest moments, including the visit of Prince Charles and Princess Diana.

“Wainuiomata turned out for that day, children got the day off school, and everyone turned out,” Irene says.

Harry forgot to get Charles to sign a book saying he vis-ited Wainuiomata but this was quickly sorted.

“We got a courier to take it round to the other side of

Queen Street, and set up the signing there, Charles said when he got there that it was a funny place for a table to be set up,” Harry says.

The couple say that there is

no secret to a long marriage, saying having patience and being with someone you can have fun with is the key.

“Otherwise it wouldn’t work,” Irene says.

68 years and going strong

B4 School Check helps with school transition

Every busy parent knows that children don’t always pay close attention.

So when four-year old Dupree didn’t always respond his Mum Kei Manu thought it was just a four year old being a four year old.

But, thanks to a B4 School Check, a hearing loss due to glue ear was discovered and treated before it could hamper his transition to school.

The B4 School Check pro-gramme is available to all children in New Zealand on or after their fourth birthday.

The aim is to make sure the child is healthy and ready for

school and to make sure they have the best start possible says Pat Tuohy, the Ministry of Health’s Chief Adviser Child and Youth Health.

“Starting school is a key mile-stone in every child’s life. We know that successful transition to school has a lasting impact,” she says.

It covers growth and develop-ment, vision and hearing, emo-tional and behavioural strengths and diffi culties, and any other concern the parent has.

Wainuiomata’s Kei says she saw the advert for the pro-gramme at Dupree’s kinder-garten.

“I remembered taking one of my older children for something similar so I thought I should take the opportunity to get him checked out.”

Kei says she wasn’t sure what to expect when she turned up for the appointment with Dupree.

“She introduced herself to me and to Dupree, she talked to him a lot which was nice,” she says.

“It meant he could see it wasn’t about me and I didn’t have to try to tell him anything. He sat and listened, it was really quick and easy.”

Kei was surprised when Du-

pree had his hearing screened, and they discovered he was not hearing well, and had glue ear.

“It was just glue ear but I was surprised to me he was just that four year old that chooses when to listen and when not to,” she says.

“It was good that they found it and we could get on top of it before he started school.”

She says she would encourage all parents to take the opportu-nity offered by the B4 School Check programme.

“Without the check I would have just brushed it off and left it and he might have struggled when he started school.’’

On the Day after Anzac Day, there is a chance to see some of the hidden secrets in Wainuiomata.

There will be a Guided Water Walk at the Wainuiomata Recreation Area, which takes you to places you would not usually be allowed to go.

Stops along the way include seeing the Orongorongo Pipeline Tunnell and the Historic Morton Dam, all within lush native forest. For more information visit the

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Wainuiomata children had the chance to learn about Maori myths and legends at the Wai-nuiomata Library last week.

The wet weather has been forcing children on the holidays from school inside, so events like this at libraries are proving popular.

This is part of Hutt City Li-braries holiday events where

they are encouraging people to come to the library.

This week the children got to learn about Maori myths, including ho Maui slowed the sun and how Maui found the secret of fi re.

The children also got a chance to decorate a Taniwha that was on the libraries window.

Stories were read to the chil-dren by library staff, giving those in attendance a chance

to hear about many myths the Maori’s have told throughout the years.

Next week children will have the chance to learn about Greek Mythology.

They will learn about mythi-cal beasts and have the chance to make their own ancient mask.

Every library around the re-gion is hosting events, giving children in the region a chance

to learn about the library and what can be found in the library.

Different libraries are do-ing different events, including learning about nature, fun trying to solve crimes and other sorts of games.

With the weather so miserable at this time of year, libraries around the region are expecting the decent numbers of children to keep turning up to these events.

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By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata’s own soup kitchen is looking for a new home after having to leave from their current premises.

The Inn has been using the Life City Church since its inception, but now has to move.

Claire Stonyer says that the biggest problem the Inn has is it is effectively a charity and they

cannot rent anywhere.“We really can’t pay, so it

does leave us at the mercy of landlords,” she says.

“Everything comes out of our own pockets.”

The Inn really needs a space with a decent kitchen and oven so they can keep up the work they have been doing at Life City.

They also need a decent sized hall where people can eat if

possible.The Happiness inn soup kitchen

has been serving food to people in Wainuiomata that cannot afford to eat.

They are open every Monday and Wednesday, and the number of people going to the Inn has been steadily rising ever since they opened.

“We see the same people every night, which is good as it is what

we are there for,” Claire says.The project came about when

Claire’s mum Olivia studied to see how children were getting fed.

“I looked at fi ve state schools and found that four of them were getting help from Kids Can,” she says.

People don’t know or under-stand what some people go through to feed their families.”

Happiness Inn needs a new home The drive to get Mila over to America for her surgery continues, with the Wainuiomata Lions arranging a quiz night.

This is taking place at the Fitzroy Tavern on May 2, starting at 7pm.

Mila needs to go over to the United States for surgery that could change her life, as she suff ers from cerebral palsy.

First prize is to be dined by Wai-nuiomata’s own My Kitchen Rules contestants Dai Phonevilay and Dal Philavong.

A Hui will be held at the Wainuio-mata Marae this Monday, making people more aware about the crime happening in the valley.

This is being held at 6pm, and eve-ryone is encouraged top come down and discuss this topic.

This Hui is an opportunity to meet and connect with other people in the community and come up with a range of activities in how to solve the issue. If you are interested in attending

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COLOURING FUN: Lachlan Hargreaves learning about

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WONDERFUL ART: Emily Hargreaves shows off her colouring skills at the Wainuiomata Library

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Wainuiomata Little Thea-tre rehearsals for their up-coming show “Footloose” are well under way.

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The aim is to rival their previous shows Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease & Joseph and the Amazing Techin-coloured Dream coat.

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By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata High Students have been getting a helping hand these holidays thanks to the teachers at the school.

The High School has opened its doors to students that want an extra hand in subjects they are struggling in.

Fiona Waitere, the head of the Arts Faculty at the school says it is a great chance for the students to catch up.

“It gives the students a chance to get some one on one work with the teacher, which can help more than being in a classroom environment,” she says.

The idea started within the

arts faculty, but has spread throughout all the other subjects over the years.

“All the teachers are in school over the holidays as well, so it is a good chance for students to catch up with work they are behind in,” says Fiona.

This is all done to try and help the students pass NCEA, or achieve at a higher standard than they would have otherwise.

“It makes a big difference for the students having the one on one help,” Fiona says.

“It also gives the students that are eligible a chance to re sit assignments, or even fi nish as-signments that are due just after the holidays.”

School helping out during holidays

Search Warrants issued in Wainuiomata

Recently Hutt Valley Police have executed search warrants in Wainuiomata, in relation to a person suspected of unlawfully possessing fi rearms.

These warrants required an armed police presence throughout the execution of the warrants.

At one address Police located a large cannabis growing population.

These searches took place on the afternoon of Friday April 10.

Enquiries are continuing.These follow recent break ins at various stores

around Wainuiomata, including the Four Square where the apprehended attacked a Police Dog, after breaking in to the store.

Police are encouraging any suspicious activity to be reported.

MP Trevor Mallard and Councillor Campbell Barry are holding a free neighbourhood BBQ this Sunday.

This starts at 12pm and is at the entrance to Ngaturi Park on Parenga Street.

It provides a good opportunity to meet the local councillor and MP and discuss whatever you want to with them. For more information contact

Campbell on 0272160364.

Hutt City Libraries are running work-shops so people can discover about anyone they know that’s served in the First World War.

This is happening at the Wainuiomata Public Library on Tuesday April 28 at 10.30am, and booking is essential.

The hands on workshops are also running at other libraries in the region if you fail to get into the Wainuiomata workshops.

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Volunteers needed for Whanau in arms

The Wainuiomata Community Centre is looking for volunteers to help out with their Whanau in Arms service.

Whanau in Arms helps out those that are struggling to get food, whether they are on a budget or just can’t aff ord food that week.

This happens every Tuesday and is open to all those who need it. For more information on how you

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The ban on sprinklers that has been hanging over the Hutt Valley since summer has finally been lifted.

The ban ended on Tuesday April 7 after there being a bit more rain around, as well as the work the public has done in watching how much water they used.

Wellington Water Operations Manager Noel Roberts says that demand for water has dropped from 180 million ML per day to 130 ML per day.

“This drop has allowed us to limit the daily amount of water taken from the Macaskill water storage lakes to meet supply,” he says.

“If we can keep demand to below 160 ML per day during summer, our rivers, aquifer and storage lakes can cope okay with low rainfall, as long as it rains occasionally.”

Noel says that everyone that

helped save water should be con-gratulated for their efforts, how-ever he adds that the work needs to continue.

“Just because the sprinkler ban has been lifted doesn’t mean we can go for broke, it will take some time for our rivers to fully recover,” he says.

“Saving water shouldn’t just be something we do in times of drought, or when restrictions tell us we have to.”

An example of how crucial saving water is, Upper Hutt still has alter-nate days of water restrictions in an effort to keep water levels good.

Wellington Water has some ideas on how to save water including fi tting a trigger nozzle to your hose, fi xing leaks promptly and taking shorter showers. For more information or ideas on how you can save water visit the website www.capacity.net.nz or google Wellington Water.

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By Aaron Meredith

Students at Wainuiomata High School are getting the chance to pay their respects to the ANZAC soldiers this year.

To commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the battle of Gallipoli the school is construct-ing a monument that will be unveiled on the Thursday before Anzac Day.

Teacher Adam Weir says that the students have been studying the war, and putting together resources towards the project.

“Students have been studying this all term,” he says.

The monument will be placed on the grass doughnut right next to the school offi ce, so everyone can see it when they enter or exit the school.

Adam says the students have all enjoyed working on the project.

“It has been fun working on, everyone has learnt a lot,” he says.

“We have got the names of all the soldiers in Wainuiomata that have died in war from the cenotaph down the mall.”

The opening will take place at lunch time on the day, and Adam is hoping that there will be someone from the RSA at the

school to see it open.Students have also been in-

volved in making poppies that will be placed amongst crosses refl ecting on the high cost that New Zealand paid during the war.

In World War one alone 103,000 served overseas from a population of only 1.1 million.

59,500 of those became casual-ties with 18,200 dead and 41,300 wounded.

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REMEMBERING: The Anzac memorial will be placed on the lawn at the entrance to Wainuiomata High School.

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National List MP based in the Hutt Valley, Chris Bishop, has welcomed the inaugural Hutt STEMM Festival, to be held from June 2 to 7.

The festival will showcase the Hutt’s science, technology, engineering, maths and manufacturing sectors.

“We have a fantastic opportunity to build on our existing strengths in the Hutt and develop the Valley into ‘Technology Valley’ where science, technology and high value manufacturing drive economic growth, new jobs and higher wages for Hutt residents,” says Mr Bishop.

“With two Crown Research Institutes, two tertiary institutions, as well as the government’s new high-tech HQ, Cal-laghan Innovation, all based in the Hutt, our potential is huge.”

“I’m also pleased to see the development

of the “Technology Valley” awards a special ceremony to honour and reward our most innovative and successful com-panies.”

“It’s appropriate we have a dedicated ceremony for this vital part of the Hutt’s business sector,” he says

“This week I visited the MindLab, which recently expanded from Auckland into Petone. The MindLab is an interactive lab where kids and adults can learn in a hands-on way about new digital technol-ogy. It’s great to see this initiative opening in the Hutt and I encourage teachers and students to visit.

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For Sale $235,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5278 Open Sun 1.30 - 2.00pm Annette Smith P 04 564 0005 M 027 5051027 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Homedale, 72 Hine Road

SUN 1.30-2.00PM

• 3 Bedrooms• Open Plan Living• Garage & Workshop

Tender Closes 1.00pm Thurs 30th April 2015View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5291 Open Sun 12.45 - 1.15pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Glendale, 61 Wise Street

TENDER

• 3 Bedrooms• Lockwood Home & Aluminium Joinery• Garage with Large Workshop

For Sale By Negotiation over $255,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5283 Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Parkway, 75 Mohaka Street • 3 Bedrooms• Generous Living Area• large Double Garage/Workshop

For Sale $205,000 View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5269 Open Sun 1.30-2.00pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008


SUN 1.30-2PM

• Popular Hine Road!• 2 Double Bedrooms• Single Garage

For Sale $175,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5280 Open Sun 12.45 - 1.15pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008


SUN 12.45-1.15PM

Family Home or Home & Income• 3 Bedrooms & Generous Living• Tiled Bathroom with Spa Bath• Double Garage + Workshop

Tender Closes 1.00pm, Thur 23rd April 2015View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5290 Open Sun 12 - 12.30pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 3072999 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 27 McGowan Road

TENDER

• 3 Double Bedrooms• Large Open Plan Living• Single garage + Large Workshop

For Sale Enquiry Welcome From $218,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5274 Open Sun 1.30 - 2.00pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 17 Stockdale Street

SUN 1.30-2.00PM

• 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms• Generous Living & Dining• Double Garage & Workshop

For Sale 325,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5282 Open Sun 2.15 - 2.45pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 04 564 0004 M 027 307 2999 E [email protected] Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008


SUN 2.15-2.45PM

• 5 Bedrooms and 2 Bathrooms• Kitchen & 2nd Kitchenette upstairs!• Double Garage/Workshop

Tender Closes 2.00pm, Thur 30th April 2015View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5289 Open Sun 12.00-12.30pm Team Cooper - Nicky Cooper P 564 0004 M 027 3072999 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Parkway, 19 Puriri Street

TENDER

Stunner In Parkway Open plan layout with designer kitchen, 4 bedrooms, master with ensuite & walk-in wardrobe. Spacious living leading to patio. Alarm, Heatpump & Double Glazing. Double garage. Quiet cul-de-sac in Parkway. Contact Leith.

For Sale $465,000 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5268 Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Parkway, 19 Kawatiri Grove

Start Right Here This tidy home is very affordable , 3 Bedrooms, Heatpump & HRV. Some painting & gardening to do but expected in this price bracket. Contact Leith today.

For Sale $175,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5265 Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 159 Wellington Road The Definitive Family Home 4 Bedrooms, Ensuite, Walk-in robe, 3 Toilets, Study & Mezzanine area. Open plan living & kitchen, Heatpump, Woodburner, Gas & Alarm. Excellent garage - potential rumpus over.

For Sale $445,000 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5273 Open Sun 1.30-2.00pm Leith Gunn P 04 564 0002 M 027 4458 940 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008


SUN 1.30-2.00PM

Your Chance To Live The Dream! 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 large living areas, large modern kitchen. 6.19 Hectares with paddocks. 6 metre bore with 25,000L tank provides fresh water. Woodburner, Heatpump & DVS. Double garage.

For Sale $770,000 E: [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5286 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Coast, 1048 Coast Road Mortgagee Auction Don’t miss your opportunity to bid on this 505m2 section close to the centre of town come auction day! Auction to be held at Harcourts Wainuiomata office 11.00am Thursday the 23rd April.

Auction 23rd April at 11.00am E: [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5288 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 16 Main Road

AUCTION

Town & Country Living! 3 bedroom home + mezzanine study off master bedroom. Conservatory, dining room & formal lounge. 20 mins drive to Lower Hutt. 4.29hectares of land with established walking tracks.

For Sale $549,000 E: [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5236 Open Sun 2.15 - 2.45pm David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 445 8944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Moores Valley, 236 Moores Valley Road

SUN 2.15-2.45PM

Big Living In Hyne 3 doubles & 1 single bedroom, wood polished floors. Open living & dining, wood burner. Mezzanine floor above the lounge/dining room. French doors to the decking area. Kitchen with breakfast bar & hideaway laundry.

Tender Closes 1.00pm, Thur 16th April 2015View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5287 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008


TENDER

Great Potential Family Home Here! Home is mostly finished, 3 bedrooms, large open plan living/dining area opens out onto a big deck. Kitchen offers good space, breakfast bar & conservatory off to the side. 2.14Ha, Single lock up garage.

For Sale $439,000 E [email protected] www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5276 David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 Channel Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Arakura, 112 Upper Fitzherbert Road Downsizing Or First Home? Great location, close to schools, public transport, shops. 3 double bedroom home, big lounge with ranch slider leading to concrete patio.

For Sale $219,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5292 Open Sun 1.30 - 2.00pm David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 3 Rata Street

SUN 1.30 - 2.00PM

Centrally Located 3 bedroom home, short distance to mall. Established garden, large back yard. Separate living & dining with a galley style kitchen. This is a fantastic starter home!

For Sale $220,000View www.harcourts.co.nz/WO5281 Open Sun 1.45 - 1.15pm David Selig P 04 564 0000 M 027 4458 944 E [email protected] Realty Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

Central, 138 Moohan Street

SUN 12.45-1.15PM

Licensed Agent REAA 2008

SOLD

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Question: What does Anzac Day mean to you?

readers have their say... Find out the WORD on the Street.

Teino TrilloWainuiomata

My dad was in the army so it is really close to me, it’s about what they went through, the history of New Zealand starts there.

John McDonaldWainuiomata

Time to re� ect and acknowledge what kiwis and Australians did for our countries.

Barice PsaroudakisWainuiomata

Pride and Honour, and a day of celebrating freedom.

Micaiah BridgemanWainuiomata

Day of respect, when people sacri� ced themselves to keep the world a better place.

Renee ForemanWainuiomata

It’s a day of happiness, remembering those who sacri� ced themselves.

Jason Kirk-Thompson, Wainuiomata

It’s a respect thing, this country wouldn’t be the same without them.

Jason Kirk-Thompson, Jason Kirk-Thompson, John McDonaldJohn McDonald Teino TrilloTeino Trillo Renee ForemanRenee Foreman Micaiah BridgemanMicaiah Bridgeman Barice PsaroudakisBarice Psaroudakis

Letters on issues of com-munity interest are wel-comed. 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 pro-vided for publication.The editor reserves the right to abridge letters or withhold unsuitable letters from publication. Send or fax them to the address on page two, or email them to [email protected]. Please note that your name and street address must also be provided in e mails.

LETTERS to the editor

Dear Ed, How great it is too see a quality family fi lm come back on TCM of the Walton Family.

When our family was of school age we encouraged them and watched with them many happy family times.

A fi lm about loving, caring, budgeting and kindness, never being perfect but trying really hard and helping each other.

Mrs E.R Marchant.

Dear Ed, I have just found out through a spokesperson at local bodies commission Wellington that if a Super City eventuates we will almost certainly be using STV (Single Transferable Vote).

This is justified by the rational that the majority of other councils embraced STV.

Yeah right, Wellington bought it in on a turnout of eligible voters.

My concern apart from the way STV suddenly came to the forefront is that we do not know if the actual numbers of people who voted for STV in the region

over all councils that could end up in the Super City would have been enough to give STV the nod.

While I would hate to think that way, it is of con-cern to me that if I had not bothered to keep asking until I found out we would have known only after STV was a done deal and Lower Hutt voters were left with no option, just like we were told it was the only way we could vote for our Hospital Board.

Yet this was not the big-gest Smack in the face for democratic Transparency.

This came in the ruling from higher up the chain that councils could chose to

use STV without putting it to the vote and even if they did have a vote there was no need to set a voting thresh-old of eligible voters before it could even be considered.

I would love to know who the mystery people were who decided on our behalf that STV should be pushed at the local level when it did even come second at the national level.

Does anybody else feel insulted by this I voted for First past the Post at National Level but I have no problem using MMP.

David SmithWainuiomata

The Single Transferable Vote

Great values

By Aaron Meredith

Wellington woman Amber Grif-fin has won gold at the World Photographic Cup, at a ceremony in France today.

Griffin, 30, from Lower Hutt, topped the competition with the highest score for a winning print and won gold in the commercial category of the World Photographic Cup.

The awards were announced in Montpellier, France with fi nalists coming from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Finland, New Zealand, Portugal, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine and the United States.

Tipped as the Olympics of com-mercial photography, the World Photographic Cup covers all aspects of photography, including reportage and commercial

Most competitors have been prac-

ticing their craft for several decades, making the win an even greater achievement.

Griffen’s award winning image was created to promote the end of year dance show for the 2013 graduates of Whitireia performing arts in Wellington.

The image depicts the idea of a ‘wave’ and through a combination of editing, lighting and design, Grif-fi n was able to produce her award winning product.

Beginning her career as a graphic designer, Griffin discovered her passion lay in dance and performing arts photography.

Griffi n manages her own photog-raphy business in Wellington and has won an array of New Zealand Institute of Professional Photogra-phy awards.

This is her first international award.

Hutt woman wins gold at photography awards

Winning photo sourced from: www.worldphotographiccup.org.


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Sports with Aaron Meredith

This week saw the death of one of the greatest cricket commentators that ever walked the earth.

Richie Benaud was a cricketing legend on and off the fi eld, a player known for hold-ing the traditions for the game, whether he was playing it or commentating the game.

Richie was one of the most distinctive voices in all of sports, and fans of cricket will understand what I mean when I men-tion two for 222.

There is a saying that imitation is the greatest form of fl attery, and Richie was imitated like no others.

Whether it is the 12th man, Billy Bir-mingham imitating his voice, the hundreds of people dressed up as him in the crowd, or even copying his playing style, he was imitated like no other.

Ever since his passing, I have been listen-ing to tributes on the radio, and one thing that stands above from all, is that how he was admired by all around the world.

Cricket fans and players have united in their praises of a man that for so long was the voice of cricket.

There have been calls that Richie would never have stood for the way that the Aus-tralian teams bully their opposition today.

An example of this is the under arm delivery bowled by Trevor Chappell when ordered to by his brother and captain Greg.

Richie said exactly what he felt, and it was not patriotic towards the Australians at all.

"Let me tell you what I think about it, I think it was a disgraceful decision by a captain who got his sums wrong today."

That quote says more than it seems, but I won’t go into that any further.

I know that to some people the death of an Australian Cricketer is not a great deal, but as a fan of cricket, to me it is.

I will leave this with one word, a word that is synonymous with the great com-mentator and sums up his career nicely.

“Marvelous.”

“Marvelous” Aussie Cricketer a true gentleman

By Aaron Meredith

Local Motorbike Ride Shane Richardson completed his season satisfied with how his racing went at the Taupo Circuit.

This was round four of the New Zealand Superbike sea-son, and this was only the second time that Shane has raced at the track.

Shane once again had help from Jamie Rajek setting up the bike along with Shane.

“There was quite a struggle for rear traction for most of the day as the track was so cold, but everyone I talked to had the exact same issue so that relieved my mind of thinking I had any issues,” he says

“Plus I stayed on all day which was a bonus.”

On Saturday there was an-other practice session, qualify-ing and race one was also set to take place.

“Practice was where I real-ised I had to improve, I ran a low 1:33 laptime, which is still better than the 1:35's I ran when I raced there before hand, but it wasn't going to cut the mustard,” Shane says.

“I sat around in the trailer

MOVING FAST: Shane Richardson at a recent race event

pretty disappointed until quali-fying came about.”

In qualifying Shane put pres-sure on himself to improve his lap times, and this paid off with him qualifying fi fth with a time of 1:31.

“I was stoked with that given my lack of experience at that track, and I reached my goal of breaking into that particular lap time bracket,” he says.

In race one Shane fi nished in sixth position, which he was not disappointed too much in.

In race two, Shane fi nished in eighth at the tail end of a group from third.

A bad start by Shane in Race three made him slip down to ninth place.

“I spent the fi rst couple of laps trying to get by the Spanish visitor, once I got passed the other boys had pulled a good gap,” he says.

He eventually caught the rider in front of him to give him seventh position on the line, although he was promoted to sixth after a rider in front had jumped the start.

“Overall I fi nished the series in 12th position, only missing out on the top 10 by 1 point which was quite annoying,” he says.

“But considering I only com-peted at 2 of the 4 rounds I was happy to come away with that result.”

Shane Wraps up season

By Sven Johnson

This past weekend was Wainui Colts fi rst game back in Division One for some time.

Wainui came up against the defend-ing champions for the past three years OBU Green.

With OBU not having lost a game in 36 games Wainui had high hopes of being the team to end that streak.

Once the game kicked off Wainui were to see the bench mark which has been set by OBU.

Defending hard after wave and wave of attack from OBU Wainuiomata’s defence cracked and let in a couple tries and a couple penalties in the fi rst half.

With limited ball in the fi rst half, Wainuiomata had little chance to attack with ball in hand.

Going into the half time break the score was 0-22.

With the second half starting Wai-nuiomata had a share of ball and launched few good attacks to which lead to Wainuiomata’s only try of the game.

The last 20 minutes of the game Wainuiomata started out playing their opposition and started to dominate.

This however was too little too late to save the game with the team going down going down 7-32.

With an ever rising injury toll Wai-nuiomata will have to regroup and train hard for the upcoming game next Saturday.

Having now seen the bench mark and being able to compete for good periods of the game Wainui are confident Saturdays loss is a once off.

Colts fi nd jump to Division one diffi cult

By Aaron Meredith

Wainuiomata’s local junior softballers had their awards night last week at the Wainuiomata Rugby Club.

The club celebrated the past season and recognised the top players in every team, with awards handed out to many players and coaches.

Special guests at the awards included Black Sox player Joel Evans and Junior Black Sox player Murphy Allbright.

Both players have since moved on from the club over to the Hutt Valley Dodgers, since there is no premier senior team at the club.

Both players are former members of the

club and have both won the top award, in Murphy’s case, he has won it three times.

The top awards for the night went to Tane Mumu for boys and Darian Quinn for girls.

At the senior awards two men were given life membership at the club, Neil Hewitt and Aland Foreman.

Neil has been involved in the club for 50 years, starting off being a player, then moved on to coaching, managing and various other jobs in the club.

Alan has been involved in the club for 24-25 years, being a manager, a coach, an umpire and worked in administration.

The club says that this year was an extremely successful year in all gr4ades and is looking forward to next year.

REP PLAYERS: Murphy Allbright and Joel Evans, who were the special guests at the Wainuiomata Junior Softball awards.

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XTERRA WainuiomataWainuiomata has plenty of Bush Trail around the valley, and coming up is the chance to explore around some of them at night.On May 10 and 23 XTERRA Wainuiomata will be taking place at Rimutaka Forest Park and Waiu Park, giving competitors a chance to have a brand new experience not far from home.The Wainuiomata events are just out of four that XTERRA Wellington are running this year, the others are at Makara.For more information visit the XTERRA Web-site www.xterrawellington.co.nz.

Hockey resultsThe Wainuiomata Hockey Club has had a successful start to the season.Following up their victory over Upper Hutt, they have then continued the success by defeating Kapiti 5-0 and then Victoria Uni-versity 14-0.They are next playing Karori, although the venue has not been con� rmed yet.The team is playing in grading games, and may be playing in the top division this year if they keep winning.

Ulalei shooting for successThere is another exciting round of Netball this week, and the Ulalei girls are right in the middle of it.Ulalei One is playing against Upper Hutt Rams 1, with the game set to start at 9.30am.Ulalei Two is playing against Naenae Col-legians United at 12.30pm.Both games are being played as always at Walter Nash Stadium in Taita so get over there and support the teams.

Local Footballers kicking towards victoryThe Wainuiomata AFC Division Two side � nally returns home after the � rst couple of games were away.They are playing against Upper Hutt City at Richard Prouse beginning at 2.30pm.The Capital Four team is up against Brooklyn Northern United at Wake� eld Park, with a 1.30pm kick o� .The Womens side is back in Wainuiomata also, up against Naenae at Richard Prouse Park on Sunday, with a 1pm kick o� .

SPORTS INBRIEF

By Aaron Meredith

The Wainuiomata Premiers suffered their fi rst loss of the year, going down 35-28 to a tough Oriental Rongotai in their return to William Jones Park.

In what was an extremely physical game between two of Wellington’s more powerful teams, the differaence ended up being the Ories back three.

The fi rst half seemed to be positive for Wainuiomata, holding an 18-10 lead late on in the half, before Ories Fullback Ambrose Curtis stepped up his game.

He set up a try and scored one himself to give the visitors a 22-18 halftime visit.

Ories were in again 10 min-utes into the second half, although the home team kept in the game by scoring a try to lock Kane Gush.

In the closing minutes the score was 32-28, but a late penalty kick by Andrew Ellis, ended all hope of a local come back.

The loss has not affected

their position on the table, with them sitting fourth on 13 points, equal with Upper Hutt Rams.

In the Premier Reserve Grade Wainuiomata and Ori-ental Rongotai played to a 36-36 draw at Mary Crowther Park.

They are now second on the table with 16 points, four points behind leaders Tawa.

Both teams are away to Marist st Pats this week, with the games scheduled to be played at Evans Bay Park, with the fi rst game kicking off at 12.45pm

The Women kicked off their season with a dominating win, defeating Tawa by 56-0.

The result puts them in sec-ond on the table with five points.

They now travel to the Polo Grounds to play Oriental Rongotai at 11.30am

The 85kg restricted team suffered a loss in their fi rst game, going down to Marist St Pats Green by 49-10, leav-ing them in second last on the table.

FEED THE BACKS: John Monu unleashes the Wainuiomata backline on Saturday.

Next week they play Pare-mata-Plimmerton at Wil-liam Jones Park, a 12.15pm kickoff is scheduled.

The Colts play Marist st Pats at Martin Luckie Park beginning at 12pm.

Premiers suffer loss

By Aaron Meredith

The season started off well for the girls in the Ulalei Netball club, with both teams gaining victories.

In Premier One, Ulalei scored an emphatic victory over Maidstone United, win-ning 59-38.

Ulalei dominated the game from start to fi nish, grabbing an early lead which grew as the game wore on.

Ulalei were too strong on both defence and attack,

outplaying and outsmarting their opposition all over the court.

A stand out in the game was Goal Keeper Shaitana Laban-Filihiahekava, who took multiple intercepts and rebounds, forcing the Maid-stone attackers into making errors.

Coach Ressa Lealofi was pleased with the perfor-mance of the team, saying it was a good start to the season.

“It’s exciting to have new

players from over the hill combined with our existing talent,” She says

“We did an excellent job with our circle defence led by newcomer Shaitana Laban-Filihiahekava.”

“Our co captains Emma Wyma and Sina Tamaalii were dynamic in the shooting circle often delivering effort-less plays."

The Premier two team also were comfortable winners, beating Naenae collegians 40-28, leading all throughout

the match.Standout performers were

Kalala Smith, Preslee Hoare and Atiria Semmens.

Stand in Coach Karen Sa-gaga says the team has a nice balance of both experienced and non-experienced players in the team.

“With 7 school girls from Wainuiomata High School, We are fortunate we have our experienced players that can assist in the development of this team,” she says.

Netball season starts off well

Wainuiomata News 14-04-15

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