31 July Independent Herald by WELLINGTON SUBURBAN NEWSPAPERS

Thursday July 31, 2025

Gold medallist

By Frank Neill

Khandallah diver Ross Miller won one gold medal and one bronze medal in the Pacific Junior Championships, held in Wellington this month.

The year 12 Onslow College student’s gold medal came in the Boys A platform event. He secured a bronze medal in the Boys A 3 metre dive.

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Ross Miller in action. Photo: Supplied.

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Diver ‘stoked’ with his results

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The Pacific Junior Championship featured divers from Australia and Singapore as well as New Zealand.

“At the Pacific Juniors I went really well,” Ross says.

“I was pretty stoked with the scores and the results.”

Ross’s podium performances at the Pacific championship followed him winning two gold medals and one silver medal in the Diving New Zealand National championships, held in Auckland this month.

He won a gold medal in the Boys A platform.

He then teamed up with Sophie Derbyshire to win gold in the mixed synchro 3 metre dive.

Ross’ silver medal came in the Boys A 3 metre event.

Ross posted personal best performances in both the 3m and the platform, and broke a score of 400 on both boards.

His five medals came during a very successful season.

Ross was selected in the New Zealand team for a Junior Elite springboard/platform diving trip to Europe in April 2025.

“I had an epic month in Europe,” he says.

“I went to the United Kingdom, Germany and Norway, competing at the British Junior Elite Nationals, the Dresden International Youth Meet and the Bergen Open,” Ross says.

“I was pleased to post a personal best in Dresden and got better as the month progressed.

“That was a very big opportunity for me and I was very grateful to be on that trip with all the other divers from Auckland.

“I was the only one from Wellington.”

Ross’s aim now is to qualify for the Junior World Championships next year.

“At the Pacific Juniors I was 23 points off qualifying for the junior worlds so that’s a big goal for me for the next year.”

More broadly, Ross has goals of competing internationally, including moving into the open category, “looking at the Commonwealth Games and eventually aiming for the 2028 or 2032 Olympics”.

Ross began diving when he was 7 years old “and now I am 16.

“I’ve been diving for a very long time, the majority of my life.

“I’m pretty dedicated to the sport,” he says.

Enrolment at Rāroa Normal Intermediate School is governed by an enrolment scheme

Our Board of Trustees has determined that 25 places will likely be available for students enrolling from outside our enrolment zone for next year.

The exact number of places will depend on the number of ‘in-zone’ enrolments we receive. If the number of out of zone enrolments exceeds the number of places available, students will be selected by ballot. The ballot process will be processed in the following order of priority:

• Siblings of current students

• Siblings of a former student

• Children of former students

• Children of an employee of the board of school/member of the board of the school

• All other applicants Monday 4th August - Parent Info Evening 6-7pm Tuesday 5th August - Open Morning and School Tour 9-10.30am

Out of zone applications close Sunday 31 August 2025

Parents of students who live in zone should apply by 31 August in order to assist the school to plan appropriately.

Ross dives for the Wellington Diving Club, the only diving club in the capital. It is based at the Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre in

Kilbirnie, which is the only pool in Wellington with all the diving platforms used in competition. He also dives for Diving New Zealand in international events.

I recently hosted a meeting which included local property developers and representatives from the City and Regional Councils. The background for the meeting was the need to ensure all providing more housing in our electorate, whether it be those building them or those regulating and permitting that building, understand the issues which govern the ability to build the houses everyone agrees we need.

There are essentially two types of development; greenfields and brownfields. Greenfields means building on currently undeveloped land, typically ex farmland on the edges of current urban areas, where infrastructure like sewers, water supply and other essential services don’ usually built by the developer.

Brownfields development means rebuilding on existing sites, and there has been considerable discussion in recent times around how much intensification should be allowed in existing suburbs, especially changing apartments.

I recently hosted a meeting which included local property developers and representatives from the City and Regional Councils. The background for the meeting was the need to ensure all people involved in providing more housing in our electorate, whether it be those building them or those regulating and permitting that building, understand the issues which govern the ability to build the houses everyone agrees we need.

Both have their advantages and disadvantages; the Regional Council in particular see their role to prevent more

Having just spent a period in our public hospital, I had the time to make a few observations. First, there is still considerable goodwill among staff, and that is a desire to do the right thing not only by the patient, but by the system, i.e. a desire to make sure things are working well. I often think goodwill is an underrated commodity. If you break everything down into its component parts, cost out every activity and task, you fail to cost in something which is an integral component of making sure things work. And that is what I worry is happening not only in health, but across the whole public sector. If people stop caring about anything but what is in front of them, quickly the cost savings sought are lost, because you have to hire more people to do the jobs that

Both have their advantages and disadvantages; the Regional Council in particular see their role to prevent more

previously staff goodwill meant just got done; it doesn’t matter

I hear politicians speaking at length about finding savings in every corner of every

runoff and other material ending up in our harbours, especially the Porirua harbour in Johnsonville and Newlands. The Wellington City Council are concerned that the existing infrastructure cannot handle the pressure it comes under when new housing areas are Existing infrastructure is aging advantage of intensification of existing areas

They obviously don’t understand or value the goodwill component, especially in service professions like health,

runoff and other material ending up in our harbours, especially the Porirua harbour in the case of development north of Johnsonville and Newlands. The Wellington City Council are concerned that the existing infrastructure cannot handle the pressure it comes under when new housing areas are developed. Existing infrastructure is aging and needs upgrading across our city, as evidenced by recent pipe failures. An advantage of intensification of existing areas means more people, therefore more ratepayers to pay for those upgrades.

While breaking everything down into its component bits, it’s essential to have oversight by someone who really understands the business and

Developers of course need to make a profit, nce costs as low as possible. Many believe the Resource We as government for our part have undertaken to The feedback was good, but the success will demand. That is certainly my

Developers of course need to make a profit, and wish to keep their compliance costs as low as possible. Many believe the Resource Management Act is too cumbersome. We as government for our part have undertaken to rewrite that act. The feedback was good, but the success will be when there are sufficient affordable houses to

I don’t see those people in decision making roles currently. Good will is something you don’t recognise until it’s gone. Those involved in our health system still have it, but nothing should

functioning Johnsonville Shopping Centre we

That,

There’s plenty to be getting on with.

Ross Miller wearing his gold medal along with three other medal winners. Photo: Supplied.

Alarmingly low confidence in Council

By Frank Neill

Residents have “ alarmingly low public confidence in the Wellington City Council” a new survey shows.

Conducted by Wellington-based digital agency TAG using its proprietary AskKnowGrow platform, the survey ran from 23 June to 23 July.

The survey gave the Council a Brand Health Score of just 27 out of 100.

A very high 83% of respondents expressed negative sentiment toward the Council. Other key findings were:

• Community Confidence Rating (1–5 scale): 1 (Poor), 573 responses; 5 (Excellent), 38 responses.

• Top Public Priorities: Council rates and spending 44.3%, infrastructure – water, waste, and public transport 26.3%.

• Top Mayoral Candidates (by recognition): Ray Chung 38.4%, Andrew Little 33.6%, undecided 13.0%.

The survey used targeted social media ads to reach a statistically significant cross-section of Wellington residents.

More than 1,800 people clicked the ad and 887 completed the survey.

“We launched AskKnowGrow to give brands and organisations a real-time pulse on public sentiment,” says Tom Reidy, Founder of TAG.

“The Wellington Mayoral race was the perfect test case – a relevant and important

moment to ask Wellingtonians what they really think.”

The overwhelming negativity and low trust levels suggest Wellingtonians are demanding more transparency, fiscal accountability and focus on core services.

The results also highlight a clear desire for leadership that listens and acts, and for a City Council that delivers on the basics before pursuing broader ambitions.

“We’re not running any campaigns in the election,” Mr Reidy says.

“But as Wellingtonians ourselves, it’s hard to ignore the message in the data.

“People are tired, they’re frustrated and they’re looking for someone who will put the community first.”

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A view of part of Wellington, where residents have "alarmingly low" confidence in their Council.

Photo: Frank Neill

Local history – hometown boomtime

By Felicity Wong

Last week I showed postcards of Victorian and Edwardian Wellington to a class of Victoria University students.

The course used to be taught by historian, author, and built heritage advocate, the late Dr Ben Schrader.

Dr Schrader’s terrific book “The Big Smoke” is a history of urban New Zealand.

As the Stout Fellow at Victoria University he was writing another book about heritage and cultural issues when he succumbed to a too-early death from cancer.

To understand Dr Schrader’s motivation the students watched a 1983 15 minute TVNZ documentary “Hometown Boomtown”.

It records the shocking demolition of Wellington’s central business district, the city in the old postcards.

The documentary is available at https://www.nzonscreen.com/title/ hometown-boomtown-1983.

Wellington City Council had given building owners 12 years to strengthen the city and then demolished the city in a man made event.

In the documentary Mayor Michael Fowler says “preservationists would have this city fall down

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around the ears of its citizens” and “most of those people would have lived their lives of perception in times of little change”.

He adds “it had to happen and it will continue for another 10 years”.

The documentary features young property developer Bob Jones, (who died an extremely rich man this year) saying “we are becoming a mini New York”.

The destroyed brick and concrete Victorian city had itself replaced an earlier wooden town.

Only a few old wooden buildings remain in the CBD.

One is the magnificent Old Government Buildings opposite Parliament (1876) but there remains only a single wooden shop at 134 Willis Street (near Boulcott Street).

There’s a tiny cottage surrounded by car parks at 16 Walter Street, and a couple of wooden houses in Ghuznee and Jessie Streets.

One is the former home of Councillor Ray Chung and his nine siblings.

The nearby old Chinese Frederick and Haining Streets (recorded in a photo at Moore Wilson’s) are almost entirely demolished.

Only the old Chinese Mission remains and the owner plans to see it demolished.

The early wooden town disappeared under the Victorian “Empire City” of Wellington.

The students marvelled at the postcards showing an old city that looked more like Paris or London.

When it was being demolished Dr Schrader was a student at Onslow College cycling around it, deeply affected by his observations.

He devoted his career to thinking about, and articulating why old buildings matter.

He reflected on memory, belonging and continuity of residents’ lives, identity, history and architecture.

What building remains from your childhood and younger self?

The few grand and elaborate old

city buildings in Lambton Quay, Featherston Street, Willis Street and Manners Street were “saved” by a young Minister of Conservation Hon Helen Clark (in the 1984 Labour Government).

She arranged “heritage protection orders” on the Old BNZ (now fancy shops), the Public Trust Building (now home to the Ministry of Culture and Heritage), and several other remnants of grand Victorian Wellington.

Current standards once again mean the CBD has more than 500 “earthquake prone buildings”.

Many have been strengthened at least once already and cause financial stress and anguish to building owners.

Many office towers are partially or fully empty.

The older podium style buildings allow natural light inside, but many others have large floor plates and adjacent gloomy buildings so are not suitable for residential conversion.

The current government has extended the time frame for strengthening and is considering a more pragmatic, risk based approach.

Should a church only used for an hour or so a week be strengthened to the same standard as apartments

people live and sleep in?

Wellington’s new sludge plant was enormously costly and over engineered to withstand an apocalypse, but it’s a human waste plant.

Such questions have been asked by Councillor Ray Chung for nearly three years.

He proposed an enquiry into the Town Hall cost blow out, rejected by fellow councillors.

Invisible, under floor old beams should not have not have been “saved” while renovating that building.

Adaptive re-use and cost effective solutions for heritage buildings are a better option.

Whanganui (with only 2.2% rates rise compared to Wellington’s 31% in the past two years), leads the way with such an approach to heritage.

Dr Schrader was an early advocate of adaptive reuse and creative solutions.

He extended his interest to modernism and the only modernist high rises from that post war era, notably the re-use of the Gordon Wilson Flats.

He advocated for the building owned by Victoria University to be re-used as high density student accommodation, not taken to the tip.

Northland Anglicans celebrate 120 years

This past weekend, St Anne’s Anglican Church in Northland marked 120 years since its first services in the church built in Woburn Road (now a house).

166 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Lower Hutt, Wellington

The anniversary festivities brought together parishioners, neighbours and friends for a community dinner on Saturday 26 July, featuring shared stories and warm fellowship in the hall.

A celebratory service on Sunday morning led by Rev Mel McKenzie highlighted the person

of St Anne and the lessons that could be learned from past and present parishioners.

Musicians Karel van Helden and a brass quintet provided uplifting music.

“Reaching our 120th year is a testament to the faith and generosity of generations of Northland families.,” Rev McKenzie said.

“We’re grateful to celebrate our shared history and look forward to deepening our community connection in the decades ahead.”

A newly released book – St Anne’s 120 years: Inspiring Stories – narrates a history of the parish within Northland and some of the ways or working together that form St Anne’s today.

Copies cost $20 and are available by emailing StAnnesTreasurer@gmail.com.

The parish continues to welcome people from all walks of life, fostering a spirit of belonging and care across the suburb.

St Anne’s has a website: www. stannesnorthland.org.nz.

Onslow School Board Elections

A reminder that nominations for the Onslow School Board close at 12pm on Wednesday the 6th August.

You’ve still got time to think about nominating someone, or yourself, to be on the Onslow College Board. Nominations can be made here: https://app.electionpilot.nz/elections/onslow-college/1183

Timetable for the Onslow School Board Election:

Close Supplementary Roll - Monday 4th August

Nominations Close - 12 noon on Wednesday 6th August

Voting Papers Issued - Wednesday 13th August

Election Day - Wednesday 10th September (Poll Closes 4pm)

Count Votes & Declare Results - Tuesday 16th September

The cover of the newly released book that narrates the history of St Anne’s in Northland.

What Customhouse Quay once looked like, as depcited on a postcard.

Highly successful Hackathon

Genesia Girls, a Wellington youth initiative led by some Newlands College young women, held a highly successful Hackathon at Xequals in Cuba Street on 26 and 27 July.

The weekend, attended by 26 female high school students, revolved around healthcare solutions using Digital Technologies.

With projects such as predictive apps preventing burnout, localised databases of currently existing healthcare options, and websites to help reduce hospital waiting times, a wide range of solutions were found and pitched to a panel of experienced judges from the technology sector.

The winning team, CAS, created a demonstration of a game targeted towards Year 7s and 8s encouraging healthy hygiene habits to reduce the rates of respiratory illnesses in young people, thereby reducing pressure on hospitals.

The members of the winning team, Angela Anish, Chelsea Wong and Samaire Fern, demonstrated a strong understanding of user needs, implementation processes and pitching techniques, the judges said.

‘Best Pitch’ went to the team Microwaved Anomaly for an impressive and convincing

pitch of their product to help individuals track their health.

‘Best Use of Technology’ went to Jamba for their original website coded using HTML and CSS.

Some participants also received spot prizes for their significant individual contributions to their team’s final solution.

Parents, mentors, helpers and participants reacted very positively about the event.

“For me, the best part was having one of our shy year 9 MiniDevs declare, with animated excitement, she had decided on a career in tech,” says supervisor and assistant Marianne Malstrom. Participants described the event as “amazing”, “fun” and “inspiring”. Genesia Girls conducted a survey which showed an average enjoyability rating of 4.43/5 from the responding participants. TechStep ambassadors mentioned as particularly inspiring include Cat Alvarez, Joshua Kamau and Alexia Hilbertidou. The event was sponsored by TechStep and Creative HQ and led by a team of six additional high school aged girls. Additional supporting organisations included Tūhura Tech, PikPok, Xequals and Victoria University Women in Technology.

NEWS TIPS

By Frank Neill

Onslow College student Juro

played in the Under 15 Wellington Phoenix Academy team who won the prestigious Christchurch International Cup this month.

A dominant run saw the Phoenix score 32 times and concede just once across six matches.

That goal against them came in their very last match, the final, when they defeated Fencibles United 3-1.

They also triumphed over Palmerston North United, Nomads United, Melville United, Cashmere Technical and Northland FC on their way to the decider.

The year 10 student is now in his second year with the Wellington Phoenix Academy.

As a member of the Wellington Phoenix Academy Under 15 team, Juro competes in the Under 17 Capital Development League on Sundays.

Juro also represents Onslow College in the Junior A Football team.

One of the teams at work during the highly successful Hackathon. Photo: Supplied.

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Complaint against Cr Chung now closed

By Frank Neill

Wellington City Council will not be progressing the Code of Conduct complaint laid against Cr Ray Chung.

This was announced in a media release by the Council on 25 July.

Ten people wrote to the Council asking it to conduct a Code of Conduct investigation into Cr Chung in relation to an email he sent to three fellow Councillors in 2023.

In that email he recounted that he had heard from a neighbour that the Mayor, Tory Whanau, had been involved in a “bout of tempestuous sex” at a New Year’s Eve party – an allegation the Mayor denies took place.

Wellington City Council Chief Executive Matt Prosser has told the 10 complainants that he has decided to draw the matter to a close after speaking with Cr Chung and the Mayor, the Council’s media release states.

In his message to the complainants and elected members, Mr Prosser wrote that, as the Mayor was involved in the matter, it fell to him as Chief Executive to consider the complaints as required under the Council’s Code of Conduct.

“I have spoken to Cr Chung who has told me that he understands that the email constituted a lapse of personal judgement and failed to show respect for others in his role as Councillor,” Mr Prosser says.

“As a result, Cr Chung has issued a personal apology to the Mayor to acknowledge this and the harm caused.

“The Mayor advised me that she has accepted the apology from Cr Chung, and that she does not wish for a Code of Conduct investigation to

a cohesive council to deliver for the city for

“On that basis I have decided to draw this matter to a close.

“I wish to be clear that, in doing so, I am respecting the wishes of the Mayor and that personally I do not condone this behaviour ,” he said.

After the upcoming local body elections in October, Mr Prosser says, elected members will receive an induction highlighting the importance of good conduct in their role as an elected member of the Council.

“I am working with senior members of my team to ensure that this onboarding is as thorough as possible. ”

Cr Ray Chung. Photo: Frank Neill.

undertaken and to instead focus on working as

the remainder

the triennium.

Local heroes clean up Campbell St Stream

The Friends of Waipāhihi Karori Stream group are rolling up their sleeves for an exciting new project behind the RSA on Campbell Street.

This area, known for its rather "aromatic" water, is about to get a major facelift.

The group plans to clean up the stream and introduce native riparian plants to improve water quality and bring back some natural beauty.

“It's a fantastic effort that promises to transform the area for all residents, par-

ticularly those who regularly use the access path between the RSA and Karori Pools,” the group says.

“This is a long term project which will take a few years and extra help to achieve, and the group invites everyone to get involved, whether through volunteering some time or just cheering them on.

“Keep an eye out for updates on their progress or put your hand up to help via their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/fowks.”

Introducing Hands on Deck: a pottery class

Cocktails, tapas and pottery come together in this intimate new offering: a tactile experience at the Cabletop.

Guided by local potter Laila Faisal, you’ll explore the craft of pottery – designing your own unique pieces to take home.

Feedback on park upgrades sought

By Frank Neill

Wellington City Council is currently seeking community feedback on upgrading three parks – Ian Galloway Park, Wilton Park and Appleton Park.

The Council is “creating a plan that will shape a shared vision” of the three parks, it says.

It has posted information on its website, at https://www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz/ ian-galloway-park-draft-plan, and people can have their say via this web page.

Submissions close at noon on 12 August, and the Council plans to release a final report on the upgrade of the three parks in November or December.

A new play space, improvements to the dog park a new community-scale pump track and sportsfield improvements are among the enhancements proposed for Ian Galloway Park.

Capital BMX had put forward a proposal to create a BMX track where the dog park is currently.

“Relocating the dog park would require identifying a suitable alternative site that offers the same or improved level of service, as well as funding for relocation,” the Council says.

“Following analysis, the Council has not identified a viable alternative location, so the dog park will remain in its current location.”

The Council is “proposing to explore potential dog park improvements, informed by feedback in the Dog Policy Review.”

A new neighbourhood play space is proposed for Ian Galloway Park, and the draft plan includes provision of a community scale pump track.

“The Play Spaces Policy identified that there is no basketball court provision (either half courts or full courts) in Karori,” the Council says.

“The plan supports modifying the court at Appleton Park to be multi-purpose and considering a half-court as part of the new play space at Ian Galloway Park as part of the next stage of design.”

Enrolments close August 31

Whether you’re planning a celebration, catch-up or team treat, this experience blends story, pottery, and fun – where cocktails meet culture.

Bookings are essential. Join us at the top. PBA.

Duration: 90-minute pottery session. You can create tealight houses, small breakfast bowls, trinket bowls, small plates, and vases. Welcome drink on arrival.

Free movie nights at libraries

Some Wellington City Libraries branches hold free weekly movie nights.

Showing indie films, art-house flicks, documentaries and more, the movies are selected from the library's collections and are suitable for adults.

Check with the library to find out which movie is showing or just come along and be surprised.

Screenings take place every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm at Ōtari Wadestown Library, and every Tuesday from 5.45pm to 8pm at Te Awe Library on Brandon Street.

People can get free access to streaming platforms Beamafilm and Kanopy using their library card. Beamafilm has more than 2,000 international movies and documentaries, with a strong Australasian focus while Kanopy offers more than 30,000 titles from around the world and includes Kanopy Kids. For preschool and primary aged tamariki there is also Story Box Library – streaming story times read aloud on video by amazing authors and storytellers. Head to https://www.wcl.govt.nz/ collections/elibrary/watch/ to learn more.

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The stream behind the Karori RSA which is receiving a clean up. Photo: Supplied.

The dog walking area, which is planned to stay at Ian Galloway Park. Photo: Supplied.

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Using New Zealand’s abundant water resource to your advantage

May is forecast as another dry month for Wellington

Water Conservation:

At just 220mm of rain so far this year, Wellington is among the driest cities in the country and has a need to continue saving water.

So consequently the city is still at Water Restriction Level 2 – which means no sprinklers or irrigation.

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A few tips are:

lower your water bills, particularly during drought periods when mains water costs may rise.

Autumn is Nature’s planting time and there are loads of new plants to choose from at Twigland!

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From shrubs to trees, fruiting or flowering, native or exotic - our range is huge!

Environmentally Friendly:

• Only water your garden by hand.

Environmentally Friendly:

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Rainwater harvesting reduces demand on local water supplies, crucial in drought-prone regions. It alsolessenstheenergyneededtotreatandpumpmains water to your property. Plants also prefer rainwater.

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Warm soil and cooling air spell perfect growing conditions for almost everything in the garden!

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Cost Saving:

• Aim low and slow – water close to the ground at a rate the soil can absorb.

Using rainwater for tasks like garden watering, car washing, or toilet flushing can lower your water bills, particularly during drought periods

Using rainwater for tasks like garden watering, car washing, or toilet flushing can

• Use mulch – mulch protects your soil from the drying effects of wind and sun, and can cut evaporation by 70%.

A green heart

Make the most of mellow autumn weather and get planting!

Camellias

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Plant camellias this autumn for some evergreen elegance in your garden.

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Two Hawks representing Wellington

By Frank Neill

Two of the Johnsonvile Hawks – Tahana Firman and Lucas Aukuso – have been selected to play for the Wellington Māori Senior Tane Team for 2025.

This follows a very successful season for the Hawks in Wellington Rugby’s Jubilee Cup competition, where they qualified for the semi-finals.

The Hawks made the semi-final after scoring a surprise 25-20 victory over Oriental-Rongotai on 12 July.

Oriental-Rongotai went into the match as the hot favourites to win after they became first in the history of Wellington premier Rugby to both win and secure a bonus point in every match they played in the Swindale Shield and its predecessor competitions.

The Wellington Māori will play the following teams:

• Wairarapa Bush Heartland at Memorial Park, Masterton, at 2:30pm on 2 August;

• Horowhenua Kāpiti Heartland at Playford Park, Levin, at 2:30pm on 9 August;

• Wellington Samoan at Ngāti Toa Domain,

Porirua, at 2pm on 16 August;

• Waitaha (Canterbury Māori)at Belfast Rugby Club, Christchurch, at 2:45pm on 23 August; and

• Wellington Fijian at Ngāti Toa Domain at 2pm on 30 August.

The Johnsonville Rugby Football Club also announced on 23 July that its premier coaching team will be returning for another season.

Dallas Paotonu will return as Head Coach, and he will be joined by Assistant Coaches Andrew Wharakura, Paul Wharakura and Andy Ellis.

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• A playground for literary lovers with Shakespearean links throughout town, a must stop is Stratford’s Glockenspiel Clock Tower – this one of a kind clock has Shakespeare’s most famous star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, emerge for the balcony scene, reaffirming their vows of love four times a day at 10am, 1pm, 3pm and 7pm.

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• Take in the scenery of the Pātea River and Stratford’s urban parks and reserves as you wind your way around Carrington Walkway. Just a stone’s throw from the centre of town, you can start at the historic Malone Gates at the entrance to King Edward Park.

• Suspension Bridge on Taranaki Mounga, a short walk from the Stratford Plateau Carpark.

• Indulge in the arts with a visit to the best little public art gallery in the west - Percy Thomson Gallery - and don’t forget to exit through Percy’s Place to pick up something special from our local Taranaki creators.

• Suspension Bridge on Taranaki Mounga, a short walk from the Stratford Plateau Carpark.

• Grab the bikes, scooters and skateboards for a wheelie good time at Victoria Park. Home to the Skate Park, Children’s Playground and Stratford Bike Park featuring educational cycle track, pump track, BBQ pavilion and half basketball court.

• Go back in time with a visit to Taranaki Pioneer Village and experience the magic of cinematic history at the iconic TET King’s Theatre - the first theatre to play the ‘talkies’ in the southern hemisphere! For everything you need to know about eating, playing, and staying in Stratford, contact the wonderful team at the Stratford Library and Visitor Information Centre.

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A surprise ending

By Frank Neill

The design of the new Blue Plaque for the Ngaio Town Hall has been unveiled.

The Blue Plaque is to be placed on the hall to mark its 100th birthday, due to be celebrated with an afternoon tea at the hall at 2pm on Sunday 3 August.

Viv Chapple, Chair of the Ngaio Town Hall Joint Centenary Committee, is keen to update the community regarding the Blue Plaque fundraising initiative.

“As you can see from the photo, after a great deal of earnest discussion the wording has changed – all will be revealed on Sunday.

“Also, to those kind people who have donated, for whom the committee doesn’t have an email address, do please come and make yourselves known on the day,” Viv says.

People can make a donation to the Ngaio Town Hall Blue Plaque at NCDRA 12-32230086781-00 with their name and Blue Plaque for the Reference.

“We are almost there! Just $300 to go,” Viv says.

“If we are unsuccessful by Sunday (afternoon tea, 2pm, at the hall, bring a plate if you are willing), then we will be whipping a hat around.

Blue Plaques are an initiative of Historic Places Aotearoa which aims to identify places of significance around the country.

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St Peter’s in Willis Street and a first for a Wellington City Council building.

The 3 August centenary celebration is being hosted by the Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association (NCDRA) in conjunction with the Onslow Historical Society, and with the goodwill of Wellington City Council.

The Ngaio Town Hall was offically opened on 1 August 1925. It became a reality following pressure from a newly established

ratepayers group – the Ngaio Progressive Association, the forerunner of today’s Ngaio Crofton Downs Residents Association.

The grand opening of the hall took place on Saturday 1 August 1925 with a vaudeville concert and speeches from dignitaries including the Mayor, Charles Norwood. That saw the social and cultural life of Ngaio inhabitants and others really get under way and that has not stopped.

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Waterside Karori secure a draw

By Hamish Wareham

Round 14 of Football’s 2025 women’s central league competition was headlined by one fixture on 26 July between third placed Petone and fourth placed Waterside Karori at Memorial Park.

With table topping Wellington United already having their second title in as many years already locked up and Phoenix Reserves who get an automatic national league spot sitting in second on the table, Saturdays’ third versus fourth clash would go a long way to

working out who takes the second spot from the Capital region. The sides were meant to have already met once this season. However due to the ever present rain and the uselessness of Karori Park the game was abandoned and postponed before it could get under way.

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85th minute free kick that went through the gloves of Petone goalkeeper Aoife Gallagher-Forbes and into the back of the net as points were shared in a 1-1 draw.

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Waterside Karori and Petone meet again on Saturday 16 August.

A scoreless first half took place at Memorial Park, before a 15th goal of the season from Pepi Olliver-Bell opened the scoring for the team in blue in the 53rd minute.

Renee Bacon equalised with a

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This weekend's action sees Wellington United host Petone on Friday night at Newtown Park.

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Khandallah Bowling Club of the Year

The Khandallah Bowling Club has been named the 2025 Club of the Year by Bowls Wellington.

This was announced at the annual awards presentation by Bowls Wellington, which looks after bowls throughout the Wellington region which includes Kāpiti and the Hutt Valley.

“This honour bestowed has been well earned and is accepted gratefully,” the club says.

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“The Facilities Committee and Beautification group would say it is because our clubhouse and grounds have improved so much and our environment is so pretty and relaxing. This also is true. “Visiting teams certainly like the setting and enjoy our native trees and thriving birdlife.

“All members would answer that it is because of the great atmosphere in the club – friendliness, social links, the amount of laughter on our relaxed Club roll-up days, our galas, etc etc. This is all very true and makes Khandallah Bowling Club such a

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“You can contact Khandallah Bowling Club Secretary or President, or just turn up to the club on Woodmancote Road at 9am on a Tuesday or Friday morning (throughout the year) and inform one of the bowlers present that you are thinking of taking up bowls. “They will see you are looked after,” the club says. People can contact the President Keith Scott on 027 499 0272, or the Secretary Bruce Beveridge on 027 464 8164.

Bringing Football to schools

Thanks to Karori Rotary Club support almost 1,000 tamariki aged 5 and 6 have laced up their boots for the first time, thanks to a community-driven initiative that’s bringing Football to schools across the region.

Other women’s central league results from the weekend saw Miramar Rangers beat Palmerston North United 1-0, Wellington United beat Wellington Phoenix Under 18s 3-0, Moturoa beat Taradale 1-0 and Palmerston North Marist kept Victoria University stranded at the bottom of the table with a 1-0 victory with an 88th minute winner.

Almost all regular men’s top level football took a break on the weekend, except the eight sides remaining in the Chatham Cup

competition.

Overtime was the theme of the weekend as three out of four games went into extra time as Wellington Olympic saw off Western Suburbs 3-2 after Suburbs scored twice late to force an extra half an hour. Up north, Eastern Suburbs beat Fencibles 2-0.

In the South Island Auckland United came from 2-0 down to beat Christchurch United 4-2 in extra time and Nelson Suburbs eliminated heavy favorites Birkenhead 2-1 at Saxton Fields, also in extra time.

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As well as the Karori Rotary Club, the tournaments are supported by KHHS Landscaping and the Hutt Mana Charitable Trust..

For many five-year-olds, it was

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“The best sign? Hearing the noise crank up a notch as the tournament rolled on – kids yelling, laughing, totally caught up in the kaupapa

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Gold Jewellery

All Worn or Broken, Modern or Antique/ Estate Jewellery

Gold and Silver coins and bars

Any type and size.

All Coins and Banknotes

Antique & Estate Jewellery

NZ’s Most Exquisite Range in Gold and Silver. We have Rings, Chains, Pendants, Brooches, and more!

All packaged coins and sets, silver and world coins and banknotes.

Watches

Any Condition. Omega, Rolex, Tudor, Longines, and other watches.

Bullion Coins and Bars

Gold and Silver coins and bars.

Investment grade, Veriﬁed and Certiﬁed, and in a range of sizes to suit a range of budgets.

We Specialise in Buying & Selling all kinds of Jewellery, Bullion, Coins and Banknotes, Silver and Gold items, and Watches. Fully licenced with over 50 years industry experience.