Hollywood wins Hutt sports awards
A plea for social justice and a special tribute to Grant Quinn, the founder of Special Olympics New Zealand, were two of the highlights at the Hutt Valley Sports Awards.
The overall winner was 2021 Olympic swim coach for Tokyo, Gary Hollywood, who coaches Olympic medal prospect Lewis Clareburt.
Award winners: Administrator/Volunteer of the Year Fran Scholey (netball); Official of the Year, Gareth Fowler (netball umpire); Young Sportsman, Tana Mumu (softball, baseball, rugby); Young Sportswoman, Diana Galloway (squash); Youth Volunteer of the Year, Joel and Luka Dunwoodie (hockey); Youth Team of the Year, Hutt Valley U16 Hornets (baseball); Exceptional Service to Sport, Grant Quinn (Special Olympics); Coach of the Year and Surpreme Winner, Gary Hollywood (swimming); Sporting Legend, Niniwa Roberts (hockey); Team of the Year, Taita Cricket Men’s Premiers; Sportsman of the Year, Nick Willis (athletics); Sportswoman of the Year, Karin Burger (netball); Disabled Athlete of the Year, Erin Knox (swimming); Media Contribution Award to Sport, Petone Rugby Football Club Social Media Team.
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.1% Yes, it's fair
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10.3% No, it's unreasonable
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Do you recognise any of these bikes? 🚲
Wellington Police have recently recovered eight bikes and would like to reunite them with their owners.
If you believe one is yours, head to the Wellington Police Station to retrieve your property. Make sure to bring either a proof of purchase or serial number to prove ownership.
To have a proper look, click on any image to enlarge it.
On the range
Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?
Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
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