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Trish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in … View moreTrish Hina could be the greatest sportswoman you have never heard of.
A product of Naenae College, she later settled in Gisborne, where she was a social worker.
Her sporting CV includes representing New Zealand in touch, softball, rugby and rugby league.
Initially, her sporting success came in softball, playing for New Zealand and helping her club and Hutt Valley win numerous titles.
League was however her first love and in 2000 Hina was named MVP at the first women’s World Cup, where New Zealand beat Great Britain 26-4.
She was prominent in the Kiwi Ferns retaining the World Cup in 2005 and 2008.
In the 2008 defence, Hina was named MVP for a second time. In the final, New Zealand thrashed Australia 34-0, with Hina scoring two tries and kicking three conversions.
In 2010, she achieved arguably her greatest achievement by being selected to play for the Black Ferns at the World Cup.
She became the first female to win rugby and league World Cups.
Towards the end of her career, Hina was diagnosed with kidney disease and she was unable to fulfill her dream of playing Sevens at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
In 2015, she was inducted as a Hutt Valley Sports Awards legend.
A person in Wellington has returned a “weak” suspected Covid-19 test, weeks after completing their isolation.
It is the capital’s first possible case outside the Government’s managed isolation and quarantine facilities in more than a month.
In a statement the Ministry of Health said the … View moreA person in Wellington has returned a “weak” suspected Covid-19 test, weeks after completing their isolation.
It is the capital’s first possible case outside the Government’s managed isolation and quarantine facilities in more than a month.
In a statement the Ministry of Health said the person returned from the United States in September and completed their 14 days in isolation on September 21.
They then became sick after completing the mandatory 14 days isolation while in Wellington this week and sought medical care. The details around the sickness are unknown.
The person returned a “weak” positive test on Thursday, meaning the infection was likely historical, and has since been transferred to a quarantine facility in Wellington.
The Ministry of Health is conducting further testing but testing to date suggest a historical infection is highly likely.
Kia Ora Everyone!
Brooklyn Brownies is going to be celebrating Margaret Jones (Brown Owl) and her 60 years of service on November 2nd 2020.
We are wondering if anyone in the community who was a Brownie of hers would like to write a note and send any pictures they may have so we can share them … View moreKia Ora Everyone!
Brooklyn Brownies is going to be celebrating Margaret Jones (Brown Owl) and her 60 years of service on November 2nd 2020.
We are wondering if anyone in the community who was a Brownie of hers would like to write a note and send any pictures they may have so we can share them with her. You can email us at Brooklyn.brownies@gmail.com
I look forward to hearing from you all soon! Please share this with others who you know were part of Brownies
Playing with poi is a lot of fun! SpinPoi can be done sitting or standing and is suitable for almost everyone. Inspired by traditional poi, it has been adapted by Dr Kate Riegle van West to be a safe and effective exercise, especially for older populations. On top of the usual benefits of exercise,… View morePlaying with poi is a lot of fun! SpinPoi can be done sitting or standing and is suitable for almost everyone. Inspired by traditional poi, it has been adapted by Dr Kate Riegle van West to be a safe and effective exercise, especially for older populations. On top of the usual benefits of exercise, typically people will see improvements in grip strength, attention, focus, balance and coordination. For more information on SpinPoi, and to see people playing with poi, go to www.spinpoi.com...
I am Wellington's first certified SpinPoi instructor. I have been taking a class on Zoom on Wednesday afternoons, and am thrilled to announce a live class starts this week.
Day: Thursdays, starting 22nd October
Time: Arrive between 4.45 and 4.55 for a 5pm start
Venue: Kilbirnie Community Centre hall
Cost: Koha
The class is suitable for beginners to intermediate. It will be 45 minutes long and we cover:
o Welcome, safety reminders and warm up
o Practice of basic poi movements
o In later sessions, we will start trying some more advanced movements
o Playtime! 20-25 minutes of poi to music
o Cool down
You don't need to book, and can just turn up. But if you want more information, either reply here or message me.
(Photo courtesy of the SpinPoi website)
This week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.
"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at … View moreThis week we feature a kererū couple, photographed by Louise Thomas in Lower Hutt.
This is what she wrote about her picture.
"It was both beautiful and sobering coming across a nesting kereru (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), aka wood pigeon, couple yesterday - I was following a grey warbler at the time. They had set up their twiggy nest in the crown of a punga tree.
The couple were so intensely private I felt like an atheist that had accidentally stumbled into a church or a mosque - big and bumbling and out of place, but in awe and still having a grotesque fascination for the stain-glass windows. I took my photos and quietly left."
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Homes in once unfancied areas have become objects of desire as hard-pressed buyers throw off the shackles of prestige.
CoreLogic figures show prices in Featherston had the most dramatic change over the last five years to October - increasing 132 per cent, from $199,750 to $463,750. Cannons Creek, … View moreHomes in once unfancied areas have become objects of desire as hard-pressed buyers throw off the shackles of prestige.
CoreLogic figures show prices in Featherston had the most dramatic change over the last five years to October - increasing 132 per cent, from $199,750 to $463,750. Cannons Creek, and Wainuiomata were the next biggest movers with increases of 128 and 126 per cent, respectively.
There is, however, not such good news for home owners in some of Wellington's more traditionally wealthy suburbs.
Over the last five years properties in 13 areas around the Wellington Region have more than doubled in value – only two of those places had a median property value in excess of $300,000 in 2015. None were in Wellington City.
Lowest five median price increases (percentage) in the Wellington region over the last five years
Wellington Central
Price in October 2015: $319,500
Price in October 2020: $464,500
Change: 45 per cent
Eastbourne
Price in October 2015: $661,950
Price in October 2020: $994,300
Change: 50 per cent
Kelburn
Price in October 2015: $873,200
Price in October 2020: $1,312,250
Change: 50 per cent
Karaka Bays
Price in October 2015: $939,650
Price in October 2020: $1,419,150
Change: 51 per cent
Seatoun
Price in October 2015: $980,700
Price in October 2020: $1,498,800
Change: 53 per cent
Hey Wellingtonians, have you been checking out the burgers in Wellington on Plate.
There are plenty of options, including the 1815 Cafe and Bar's (pictured) Wild Scotsman. Served with Garage Project beer, it features a Wairarapa venison patty with beetroot chutney in a Scottish Mornington bun,… View moreHey Wellingtonians, have you been checking out the burgers in Wellington on Plate.
There are plenty of options, including the 1815 Cafe and Bar's (pictured) Wild Scotsman. Served with Garage Project beer, it features a Wairarapa venison patty with beetroot chutney in a Scottish Mornington bun, with Prestons haggis bonbons and spiced redcurrant sauce.
Tell us what your favoutite burger is and feel free to post a picture.
UPDATE
All the stakes are gone now - thanks to those who came and collected them - it was a pleasure to meet you all!
Hi neighbours - I have many (oh so many) bamboo stakes that I have cut down from my garden. There are literally over 100, so if anyone wants some - come and get 'em! … View moreUPDATE
All the stakes are gone now - thanks to those who came and collected them - it was a pleasure to meet you all!
Hi neighbours - I have many (oh so many) bamboo stakes that I have cut down from my garden. There are literally over 100, so if anyone wants some - come and get 'em! They're great for staking vegies or saplings, and there are that many that I'm sure some enterprising soul can make furniture out of them :)
Let me know if you're interested and I can put some out the front of the gate.
Pick up is 101 Miramar Avenue.
Cheers
Kate
It’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene … View moreIt’s time to get decorating! From now until 2 November 2020 get up to 30% off quality paint and wallpaper at your Resene ColorShop.
Get 30% off Resene premium paint 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paint 10L, 25% off the retail price of accessories, and 25% off Resene cleaning products.
Discounts off the normal retail price, excludes trade, Crown, wall decals, WallPrint and PaintWise levy.
roughly 1/2 a cubic metre of clean fill available to pick up immediately. flat access and even have a wheelbarrow and shovel that can be used to load.
I am unable to check messages today so please text or call me on 0221735615 to arrange pickup.
Need collection asap as space is required.
the … View moreroughly 1/2 a cubic metre of clean fill available to pick up immediately. flat access and even have a wheelbarrow and shovel that can be used to load.
I am unable to check messages today so please text or call me on 0221735615 to arrange pickup.
Need collection asap as space is required.
the address is 10 Revans St.
Whether it’s keeping your garden beds weed-free, trimming hedges to look just perfect, or simply mowing the lawns, we work within most budgets to keep your garden looking tidy.
For a reasonable estimate give us a call at 027 548 9818 Or Visit www.pricesmart.co.nz...
Why not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!
Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The… View moreWhy not treat yourself to a bloke’s day out for a grooming WOF? Just be wary of the barbershop – between the bay rum oil, hot towels, banter, and leather chairs, you won’t want to leave!
Bevis, a resident at Ryman’s Anthony Wilding Village, recently received a gentleman’s makeover. The day began at the barbershop where Bevis and his barber Kohl shared plenty of laughs. Next up, a personal stylist helped Bevis select clothes he looked and felt great in. Being pampered isn’t the norm for Bevis but based on his smile, we’re confident he loved every minute.
Purchase art from some of Wellington's top creatives, and help Lyall Bay SLSC finish it's clubhouse so that it can continue providing a great life saving service to the community.
Artists who have kindly contributed artwork include Michael McCormack, Dr. Ashley Bloomfield, Werner Kaffl, … View morePurchase art from some of Wellington's top creatives, and help Lyall Bay SLSC finish it's clubhouse so that it can continue providing a great life saving service to the community.
Artists who have kindly contributed artwork include Michael McCormack, Dr. Ashley Bloomfield, Werner Kaffl, Jane Blackmore, and more.
Tickets are $40 and include food and drink, phone bidding is also available. 31 October 5-7pm.
Email fundraising@lyallbayslsc.org.nz to purchase a ticket, or head to the Lyall Bay Surf Life Saving Club Facebook page for more information.
There will also be a club open day and art sale between noon and 3pm on the same day. For a small donation, see the progress on the building project and get the opportunity to purchase pieces of art available for sale. You can also view the art that will be auctioned in the evening. It is also a chance to hear about what we do, including our popular junior surf programme and sign up you are keen.
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