Hutt Valley sporting winners
Hey Hutt folk, the Hutt Valley Sports Awards were held last week with Pulse and Silver Ferns defender Karin Burger taking the top award.
Here is the list of winners.
Sportswoman of the Year and Supreme winner, Karin Burger.
Sportsman of the Year, Ben Waine (football).
Team of the Year, Ulalei (netball).
Coach of the Year, Hilton Parker (speedway).
Administrator of the Year, Ana So'otaga (netball).
Young Sportswoman of the Year, Chelsey Edwards (swimming).
Young Volunteer of the Year, Lace Tangianau (softball).
Disabled athlete, Nathan Wilkinson (bowls, netball).
Official of the Year, Gareth Fowler (netball).
Sports Legend, Ewen Chatfield (cricket).
Exceptional service to sport, Jo Paroa (netball).
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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76.3% Yes
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22.3% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
Begonia house to be demolished at botanic gardens
It's outrageous that the Wellington City Council are going to demolish the Begonia house at the Botanic gardens. This is an asset. One would have thought the green faction of the council would have supported fixing it. It's strange no one has questioned the price required to fix it. Cycle ways more important than begonia house i think not