the Winter edition of Chatter - Upper Hutt City Council

WINTER2013UPPER HUTT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT NEWSGolden opportunities emerge assurvey results launched.Upper Hutt Mayor Wayne Guppy addresses attendeesat the launch of the Mature Residents Survey results.page 12 »»

Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2013 page 1 of 4Chatter | Winter 20133

Safety updateHelloI love this time of the year, aftermonths of beautiful summerweather and people complainingit’s too hot, now the majority ofpeople will moan how cold it is! It’shilarious! The topic of weather isoften used in awkward moments,to break uncomfortable silencesin the lift or maybe even form afriendship.Ever thought how the topic ofweather affects our moods andthe way we tackle each day?As Outward Bound AmbassadorJarrod Westrupp quoted hisinstructor at the recent InspireUpper Hutt Young Achiever Awards‘ You can either be cold, wet andmiserable, or just cold and wet’.This was a turning point for him -realising that he was in control ofhis attitudes on the task at hand,and most importantly his emotions.He was fortunate enough thoughto be able to identify this, witha great support mechanismaround him and a life changingopportunity such as OutwardBound. So for those who don’thave that – how do they identifychallenge ahead?Over the chilly months, it’simportant to keep an eye onour neighbours, loved ones andthose who cross our paths on aregular basis. Be healthy and takegood care; understand that somepeople have limited accessibilityto their normal places of routine,and also that relationships ofall kinds can be stressed andunder pressure when faced withchallenges. Watch around youand be attentive to those you’resurrounded by in the community.Be safe.Coming up in June, we’reoffering a third Ethical Bystanderworkshop for hospitality workersas a result of the previous twobeing so successful. This is FREEand all about recognising unsafesituations that have the potentialto lead to sexual violence andhow to address them. Interestedto know more and how this cameto our attention in Upper Hutt?Definitely worth a look! We areleading the way in empoweringour hospo staff to protect thecommunity! For more info visitwww.whoareyou.co.nzWe’re also offering a FREEeducation drug and alcoholseminar facilitated by theNew Zealand Drug DetectionAgency. This is targeted at anyemployer in Upper Hutt, to guidethe development of their own drugand alcohol policy and discuss theeffects of these substances in thework place. Contact me to registerjessica.setu@uhcc.govt.nzThe Trentham Community Houseopened in April - a tear jerkingmoment for quite a few of us!More information on the openingon page 20. The journey hasn’tended and there is still A LOTof hard work ahead of thecharitable trust, the community,the volunteers and their partneragencies. Please consider thecommunity house as an optionwhen booking a venue, and feelfree to send them an email (orstop by for a cuppa) to introduceyourself so they can build theirkete of networks!trenthamcommunityhouse@gmail.comThe Safer Communities WorkingTogether Group is about toembark on a significant suburbanproject, similar to TOP Trentham.Early stages of project planningare taking place now. If you’vebeen flat out, but are still interestedin joining the safety movementthat has absolutely blossomedover the last few years in our city,then flick me an email and I’llmake sure you’re kept in the loop.From now until the next Chatter,take good care and be safe!JessJessica SetuCommunity Development Adviser4 Chatter | Winter 2013

Health/funding updateHi everyone,As I sit here typing this I realisethat summer has gone, autumn isa passing memory, and it’s nowwinter. It’s all a bit of a shock afterthe gorgeous summer we have justhad. However, winter also has itsbenefits. It gives us time to pause inour lives; it’s dark by 5.30pm, so it’s‘inside’ time; we have slow cookermeals and hearty soups. Everyseason has its upside, although Ithink someone will need to remindme that in a month or two whenour property is knee deep in mudand I am craving the sun again.I have been busy this monthhelping Steve with his launch ofthe 2012 Mature Residents of UpperHutt survey report. In conjunctionwith this, Erica Heron, CommunityProgrammes Coordinator and Ihave developed an older adults’programme at the Library to beheld during June and July. GoldenOpportunities is a programmewhich includes a self defencesession suitable for older adults;financially savvy talks aroundavoiding scams; informationtechnology sessions aroundworking smart phones, tabletsand e-readers; as well as a funquiz event. Keep an eye out forthe poster, or contact Erica atthe Upper Hutt Library for moreinformation.Upper Hutt City CouncilCommunity Grants are now open.This fund is for operational andadministration costs. The averageallocation per organisation is$500-$800. Please note thatschools (including preschools) arenot eligible to apply to this fund.Remember your application willnot be eligible if you have not sentin your accountability report forfunds allocated during 2012. If youare unsure whether you have sentin your report, please phone oremail me to check.Creative Communities round twofor 2013 is also open. Any personor organisation can apply to thisfund for an arts based projectto be held in Upper Hutt, or onewhere Upper Hutt residents willbenefit. There are two roundsheld annually, with approx $15,000available to allocate each round.Application forms for either ofthese Funding Grants are availablefrom our website, or contact medirectly. My contact details are onthe back page of this Chatter.Wellington Airport CommunityAwards are held in partnershipwith the five local Councils,Wellington InternationalAirport Limited and WellingtonCommunity Trust to reward thevaluable contribution made byvolunteers. Anyone can nominatean organisation, or an organisationcan nominate itself in any oneof the five local Council areas inwhich they are based.These awards will be announcedand presented at an Upper HuttMayoral function to be held on21 August.The category winners from eachof the Council areas will be invitedto the Regional Awards dinner atWellington Airport. These awardswill be announced and presentedat the Wellington Airport functionheld on 26 September.The Supreme winner will representthe region at the TrustPowerNational Awards in early 2014.Nomination forms can bedownloaded from our website orby emailing or phoning me.Kim CheesmanCommunity Development AdviserThe Healthy Dialogue WorkingTogether group met for thesecond time on 15 May with 25people attending, which is a clearindication that collaboration isdefinitely something that peoplerecognise as the way forward.The group will be meeting againon Wednesday 12 June to furtherdiscuss the direction and focus thegroup wish to take, by working ontheir vision forward. If you workor have an interest in the healthsector and feel like you would liketo contribute to this group, pleaseemail me and I will put you on thedatabase for regular updates.Health Contacts resource - I amcurrently working on a bookletwhich collates all known healthrelated contacts in Upper Hutt.This will include health supportlines, doctors, pharmacies, mentalhealth providers, dentists etc. It isin the final stages of proofing andshould be available within a fewweeks.Well that’s it from me – if you haveany questions on the above feelfree to contact me. Take care, andsend your nomination in for theCommunity Awards!KimChatter | Winter 20135

Road safety and employment updateHelloThe year is flying by like alwaysand we have been as busy as everin the Community Developmentteam. In fact we are so busy thatwe have had to get a whiteboardfor our office so that we can makean attempt at tracking eachother’s whereabouts!The last couple of months havebeen full of exciting projects andit has been incredible being partof making a difference to theUpper Hutt community. Membersof our team have been involved inopening the Trentham CommunityHouse, staging a car crash for roadsafety education, organising theYoung Achiever Awards, meetingthe Prime Minister and launchingsome fantastic ‘Working Together’groups.I have been focussing primarilyon senior drivers over the lastthree months. We have a growingsenior population in Upper Huttand it is important that theyreceive as much road safetyeducation as possible. The aimis to see less and less of our 60+population appearing in the crashstatistics over the next couple ofyears. Many of the seniors I haveconsulted with recently havetold me that they can get a bitconfused with the new Give WayRules and they need a bit of arefresher on general road rules.We have developed a Safe SeniorDriver presentation to take to olderadult groups in the community,and it gives them a goodopportunity to ask lots of questionsand clear up anything theydon’t understand. We are alsoproviding funding to Read WritePlus for them to host a road coderefresher course for seniors. Thisis completely free and is a reallyworthwhile course for people whohave not had any road safetyeducation in a few decades!Another senior driver project thatis being planned at the momentis Car Fit. This is an AA basedinitiative that has been successfullyrolled out in other parts of thecountry. The idea is that we havean event day where seniors candrive up to a checkpoint and havetrained volunteers check thatthey ‘fit’ in their car properly foroptimum safety and comfort. It isvery common to see senior driverswho have their mirrors incorrectlypositioned or their seat too close/too far from the steering wheel,which can make it difficult forthem to see other vehicles andpedestrians. Medical issues canalso affect safety whilst driving, forexample, a stiff neck can makeit difficult for people to look overtheir shoulder at a merge. All ofthese issues can be addressed atJade MercerCommunity Development Adviserthe checkpoints. Look out for theadvertisements in the Upper HuttLeader for the date of this event.My employment portfolio hasbeen just as busy and we havehad four women come off thebenefit and into paid work thisquarter. Lots of our current clientsare out and about on workexperience, which has beeninvaluable for their CV’s and also ahuge confidence boost for them.We believe that volunteeringexperience helps our clientsnetwork in the community andmeet lots of people, whilst helpingpeople in need of an extra pair ofhands.Careers Clinic is still being heldevery Thursday in the Upper HuttLibrary and myself and EricaHerron (Programmes Coordinatorin the Library) have been helpingthe general public with their CV’sand cover letters. We have alsohosted a series of job seekingseminars in the library for thepublic. We see a lot of people inCareers Clinic who have very lowself-confidence, and this affectstheir ability to find employment.The seminars were carried outby ‘motivational speakers’ andfocused on confidence buildingand self-esteem.This will be my last entry in Chatter,as I am leaving the Council, butif you want more information onanything relating to Road Safetyor Employment, then pleasecall Jess on 527 2794, or email atjessica.setu@uhcc.govt.nz until areplacement is found.I would like to thank all of thestakeholders who have supportedme so well in both my Employmentand Road Safety projects. It hasbeen a pleasure working with youall.Jade6 Chatter | Winter 2013

Cohesive CommunitiesKia ora koutou,Youth Week 2013 has just finishedwith some great events being heldat a number of different locationsthroughout Upper Hutt.‘Pakiwaitaratanga, Live like aLegend’ was the theme for Youthweek 2013. “Look to the legendsof the past to inspire you to be alegend in the present”. Activitieswere tailored to incorporate thistheme as much as possible.The week started with aperformance at Expressions Artsand Entertainment Centre byKing Homeboy, New Zealand’ssix-time Beat Boxing Championand world record holder for thelongest individual beat box. KingHomeboy was very personableand kept the small but enthusiasticcrowd enthralled during this twohour long workshop. He is ranked16th in the world for Beat Boxers,and showcased his talents well.However, there were some fineperformances by the majority ofthe event’s attendees, so he’dbetter watch out, as there aresome great up and coming beatboxers here in Upper Hutt.There were a number of activitiesavailable for the remainderof the week to young people,aged 12 to 24 years. The UpperHutt City Library ran a short storycompetition with the winner takingaway a Sony Ereader; the XtreamActivation Trailer and InflatableGladiator game visited Upper Huttschools during lunchtime; AscotCinema reduced its ticket pricesfor the week; and the Librarylaunched a great new initiative –TLC (Thursday Library Club) whichwas really well attended. TLC is anew programme for physically andintellectually disabled youngsters,providing young people aged 15to 24 years with the opportunity toenjoy interactive story time, poetry,crafts, and music.Judging by the numbers inattendance, Aqua Beatz, anevent held at H 2 O Xtream, wasthe most successful event withapproximately 300 young personsattending on the Friday night.The final event was ‘YoungLegends, Upper Hutt Youth DayOut’, held along Railway Ave.This event was organised andrun by the Upper Hutt YouthNetwork and special thanksneed to go out to all those whoplayed a part in getting the eventoff the ground, namely CAYAD(Community Action on Youth andDrugs), Collision, Vibe, Youthtown,Orongomai Marae, Upper HuttBaptist, Christian Fellowship UpperHutt and the Police. Their supportand organisation made for afun event. Too bad the weatherdidn’t turn it on for us, as I expectthe turnout would have been fargreater.The ninth annual Inspire 2013Upper Hutt Young Achiever Awardswas once again a cornerstoneevent. The event was held in theGenesis Energy Theatre at theExpressions Arts and EntertainmentCentre and the evening was asuccess.We received 31 outstandingnominations, and judging provedan extremely difficult task, butin the end Faa Tuuina won theCulture Award; Heldane Hardine,the Mayoral Award; Rachel Field,the Service Award; with EmilyPatterson taking out both theLeadership and Supreme Awards.Steve SmithCommunity Development AdviserPerformances on the night wereexceptional with some amazingtalent on display. Kyra Radovich,Lani Allanson and Renee Coffey allsang with gusto, Jarrod Westrupp(Outward Bound Ambassador)gave a heartfelt and inspirationalspeech, and the HeretaungaCollege Bollywood dancersrounded the evening out nicelywith great colour and flair. Formore details on this event refer tothe feature article on page 18.My colleagues within CommunityDevelopment also need a bigmention. When the chips weredown, as in when the stresslevel was increasing, everyone(especially Ceci) came to theparty and assisted greatly, sothanks team.The official launch for the UpperHutt Mature Resident’s SurveyReport took place on Tuesday28 May in the Expressions foyer,and it’s great to make the results ofthe survey available to the publicand to all those organisations thatcan assist in making Upper Hutt abetter place to live for our olderpersons. See our feature articleon page 12.Take care and have agreat winter.SteveChatter | Winter 20137

Team administration updateHello everyoneThis may be the first time someof you have seen Chatter, whichis our free quarterly magazinegiving updates on what ourCommunity Development teamare currently achieving in theUpper Hutt Community. For aone-off only, we have sent acopy to everyone listed in ourCommunity Directory to ensuremaximum exposure for any ofyou who may not be aware of itsexistence, or what it can do foryour group or organisation.We hope you enjoy reading it,and also encourage you to makeuse of it to raise the profile of yourorganisation or group within ourUpper Hutt Community. We cando this in two ways:1. Each issue runs a featurearticle on two or three of our localgroups. You are most welcome totake one of these profile spots. Onaverage it will consist of around700+ words, with your logo (if youhave one) and some photos.Our two profiles in this issue areof the Upper Hutt Timebank,and Grandparents RaisingGrandchildren.2. I can also include yourpdf flyers for upcoming fairs orfundraising events, seminars, oreven smaller ads. The only provisois that your group or organisationis making a difference in ourUpper Hutt community, rather thanoperating for business or profit.So if you would like to havesomething included in our nextissue, just drop me a line or giveme a call. You will find my detailsinside the cover at the bottomof page 2, or on the back pageof this Chatter. The due date forinclusion in the next issue will beMonday 5 August for the Springissue in the first week of September.And if this is the first time you haveseen Chatter, but you would liketo keep receiving a copy eachquarter, we can either post a copyto you free of charge, or email youthe link to the pdf on our websiteeach issue. Please let me knowif you would like to receive it byeither of the above.For those of you who feature inour Community Directory, you willby now have also received yourcopy of our updated 2013-2014version, along with a letter fromour Community Services Director,Andrea Curtis explaining some ofthe changes in format.If you are not aware of ourCommunity Directory, it is abound document listing all thecommunity-focussed organisationsand groups in Upper Hutt thathave requested an entry (alongwith some pertinent entries inLower Hutt and Wellington thatUpper Hutt residents may need toobtain contact details for).If your club or organisation ismissing, and you would like to beentered, please give me a call oran email any time and I will addyour details to the database forinclusion in the 2014-2015 printedissue.Additional hard copies areavailable from our main UpperHutt City Council reception for theprice of $5.The directory is also available inpdf format on our websitewww.upperhuttcity.com/Publications. For a quick searchyou can click on any categoryin the front, or any agency in theback index of the pdf and the linkwill take you straight to the page.If you need a more specific search(for example, a list of communityemergency food suppliers), pleasegive me a call, as I can access thedatabase to do a more refinedsearch and give you a list of theappropriate agencies and theircontact detail numbers.Before I move on, I mustacknowledge the delay inproducing this latest issue. It is witha great sense of personal reliefthat it has finally been completed,printed and posted.My thanks go to those who havehelped me so much with theirtime and effort on this project -from the new database creationside, redesign of the directorylayout, recategorising, contactingagencies, envelope franking,through to our volunteers whohave helped envelope eachdirectory for posting. You allrock and I couldn’t have done itwithout every single one of you!Wrap up warm this winter. Beforewe know it, daylight savings will beback.LynnLynn BialyCommunity Administration Officer“The art of being wise is the art ofknowing what to overlook.”-William James8 Chatter | Winter 2013

Settlement support updateHelloMother Nature has been sowonderful to us this year! We arewell into autumn and still able towear short sleeves! I am so thankfulfor the weather this year!I attend regular meetings withagencies that work in one way oranother with migrants. Recentlywe started discussing how eachagency is preparing in case ofa natural disaster. As part ofmy journey to strengthen andempower the ethnic communityof Upper Hutt, I met with three keyagencies which will be amongstthe first to offer assistance.Imagine you are in a countrywhere you do not speak thelanguage and an earthquakestrikes. Your house is damagedand water and power services arenot working. For people new toNew Zealand the language barrierand the lack of local knowledgemay make it even harder tomanage life after a disaster. Manyalso do not have the support offamily members or communityconnections.The migrants in our communitycome from every continent, withvery different terrains and naturaloccurrences. Each countrymanages disaster in variousdifferent ways. As New Zealand ison a fault line, services are veryaware, proactive and organisedin comparison to countries thatdo not suffer very often from theseevents.On Wednesday 8 May, therewas an information sessionfor newcomers to our regionpresented by NeighbourhoodSupport, Civil Defence andthe New Zealand Fire Service.It focused on being preparedin case of a disaster and theimportance of being connectedto your community. We haveall learned something from theevents in Christchurch. Therefore,I believed quite strongly that itwas important to get differentservices together to prepare ourmigrant community in case of acatastrophe.Peter Walker from Civil Defencereminded us that “in a disaster,the emergency services and yourlocal council will be extremelybusy. Help may be limited forup to three days. You could bewithout water, electricity, gas andtelephones. We cannot preventdisasters, but you can take somesimple steps to ensure you willbe able to be prepared and beable to cope. All of us must thinkahead and be prepared. Storingemergency water, knowingwhere survival items in your houseare, and having a householdemergency plan are key steps totake”. Are we actually prepared?“The first point of contact ifsomething does happen, isoften the people immediatelyaround you. So getting to knowwho lives around you is veryimportant. NeighbourhoodSupport is all about connectingneighbours and encouragingthem to communicate. It isabout building safe, resilientand caring communities”, saidKathryn Flannery, Coordinator forNeighbourhood Support forUpper Hutt. “Knowing yourneighbours empowers peopleto support each other in times ofneed”.Cecilia TitulaerSettlement Support officerOf course, emergencies are notjust of a natural type. We alsohave accidents in the home. GrantHaywood, Senior Station Officerfor the Hutt/Wairarapa Fire Area,taught us how to avoid house andrural fires, and what to do in caseone starts.A supportive community is ahealthy, happy one. Knowing thathelp is just one door away fromus means peace of mind. Knockon your neighbour’s door andsay “hi!”. If someone new movesinto your street, go and introduceyourself. Get involved withNeighbourhood Support. Organisea ‘bring a plate afternoon tea’in your driveway to meet others.Have regular meetings. Make aplan with the people who livearound you.This keeps you safe every day asyou will be protecting each other.Make it your purpose to build thecommunity around you into astrong one.CeciChatter | Winter 20139

Community Development intern updateHelloHope you are all well and backinto the swing of things. I’m prettysure everybody is in Upper Hutt- that feeling of things gettingdone has well and truly returned.Especially with the openingof new shops on Main Street,including The Open Wardrobe(a second hand clothing shop),Marleyz Cafe (a café and cateringcompany), House of Oom(made to measure dance andsportswear) and Carolyn WatkinAntiques pop up shop (homeware,giftware and women’s wear).Then there’s the opening of theTrentham Community House, andNeighbours’ Day Aotearoa 2013,and my project Maidstone Murals.The Maidstone Murals projectwas my little baby for aboutsix weeks. The purpose of theMaidstone Murals project was toprevent the possibility of graffitioccurring at the new Maidstoneturfs, as well as beautifying thearea, and exposing the UpperHutt community to various typesof art. We had three artists whoparticipated in this project; allfrom The Learning Connexion’sSchool of Art and Creativity.Some of the boxes might looka bit familiar, as one of theartists we used, Anna Jenkins,also participated in the ChorusCabinets project. The other twoartists (Stephanie Que and CoryMathis) were first timers to this sortof painting, but they did very well.There were a few hiccups, such asMother Nature, sickness, and thepaint bubbling, but we were ableto sort all of these out by 30 April,just in time for the anti-graffiti to bepainted over the top of the nowbright and beautiful cabinets. Sogo and have a look, and see whatyou think. There are also somepictures on page 23. But evenmore exciting, is that the TrenthamCommunity House Charitable Trust,or Trentham Community House(TCH), has finally OPENED! Jesshas worked alongside the Trustfor months and the opening wasjust such an amazing event. Thehouse looked wonderful, and wasabsolutely bursting with peoplewho had come to celebrate theopening. But the positive energydidn’t stop there, as there is nowa volunteer by the name of CyndiMiller who is there full time everyday. So pop in and have a look- see if there’s any way in whichyou can volunteer. Don’t everthink you can’t offer anything. Ilistened to a talk the other day byVirginia Francis (Timebank UpperHutt) and she gave us a quotefrom Edgar S.Chan (former lawyerfor the Native Americans in thelate 60’s and early 70’s) whichis “If you can breathe, you cangive something”. You never knowwhat people might need, so don’tdoubt yourself.Sian HiltonCommunity Development InternAnother cool thing that hashappened in Upper Hutt is thecelebration of “Neighbours’ DayAotearoa 2013”. To help the UpperHutt community celebrate thisday, Community Development setup a competition called “Dob inYour Neighbour”. The purpose ofthe competition was to “dob” in aneighbour who has always beenthere when you needed them, orperformed a huge ‘one off’ act ofkindness when you least expectedit.The response to the competitionshowed just how close the UpperHutt community really is. Therewere neighbours who walkeddogs because their owner hadbeen in a car accident; anotherbought over a cup of tea andhelped their new neighbour (whothey had never met before) moveinto their new house. All entrieswere really lovely to read, but wehad to pick one winner over all,and they were Tim and SharleneWateford, who look after theirneighbours’ children at any time,so that their Mum can concentrateon her business, and never ask foranything in return. For their prize,they received two tickets to a showat Expressions, four family passesfor H 2 O Xtream and a certificate.For the other entries we sentthem a letter, detailing whatNeighbours’ Day Aotearoa 2013and ‘Dob in Your Neighbour’ wasall about, sharing with them whattheir neighbour had said aboutthem, and enclosing a certificatefor being an extraordinaryneighbour. It was a really sweetcompetition to be part of.Any hoo, that’s all from me. Hopeyou enjoy your winter - I know I willbecause I get to wear more coats!I love a good coat!Take careSian10 Chatter | Winter 2013

June 20131 Old Timers Day Rimutaka Rugby Football ClubCrafters Market 9.30 am – 1.30 pm, Wesley Centre, Fergusson DriveGarage and Car Boot Sale 9.00 am, Baptist Church, Fergusson Drive2 Miniature Train Rides 1.00 – 4.00 pm, Maidstone Park3 Te Marua Golf Club Open day 9.00 amCrafty On Logan 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, Logan Street6 Upper Hutt Police Hot Seat 1.00 – 2.00 pm, Central Library7 Bach on 13 Strings—Sergey Malov 7.30 pm, Expressions8 Winter racing 12.00 pm, Trentham Race Course, Free entry12 ~ Golden Opportunities for Upper Hutt Seniors Central Library15 Bands at the Tav 9.00 pm, Rimutaka Tavern15 – 16 Dance Revolution varying times, Expressions15 ~ Who am I exhibition (especially for children and families) Expressions16 Family History Group 1.00 – 2.00 pm, Central LibraryMiniature Train Rides 1.00 – 4.00 pm, Maidstone Park17 – 23 NZ Post Children’s Book Awards Festival Week Central Library23 Sing-a-long Country Style 2.00 pm, Salvation Army, 54 McLeod StreetDancing in the Wake 4.00 pm, Expressions25 New Zealand First Party Rimutaka 7.00 pm, Hapai ClubJuly 20136 Crafters Market 9.30 am – 1.30 pm, Wesley Centre, Fergusson Drive7 Crafty On Logan 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, Logan Street7 Miniature Train Rides 1.00 – 4.00 pm, Maidstone ParkFor more information on these events and others,or to list an event go to:Chatter | Winter 201311

Upper Hutt Mature Residents Survey reportThe 2012 Upper Hutt Mature Residents Survey results were officially launched Tuesday 28 May, inthe Expressions Arts and Entertainment centre foyer by His Worship the Mayor Wayne Guppy.Tuesday 28 May happened to bethe coldest night that we haveexperienced this winter; howeverthis did not deter the 91 bravesouls who turned out to be a partof this event. The opening addressand official launch of the reportwas delivered by His Worshipthe Mayor Wayne Guppy. TheMayor thanked all for attendingand made a special thanks tothose persons who had beeninvolved in the report, from surveyrespondents through to the finalproduction team.Mayor Guppy made a specialmention to Betty MacArthur, whograces the cover of the MatureResident’s Report and the GoldenOpportunities brochure. Bettyis a long serving volunteer atthe Upper Hutt Library, and wasinstrumental in setting up theinfamous Tea and Tales sessionsat the Central Library. Bettycontinued reading at Tea andTales every month from 2004until retiring from libraryservice in 2012.The original purpose ofTea and Tales was toencourage a wider interestand knowledge of thereading material held in theLibrary, as well as offeringlibrary members who areless mobile an opportunityto meet on a regular basisand to chat about booksover a cuppa. These sessionsstill take place today andare included in the GoldenOpportunities programme.Council applauds Betty forher significant commitmenttowards providing socialopportunities for matureresidents.The Mayor then pointedout some interesting statisticsand trends with respect to lifeexpectancy, which parallel theneed for the provision of servicesfrom both Council and otherorganisations.Shayne Nahu, Group Managerfor the three District HealthBoards Service Integration andDevelopment Group was nextto deliver his speech. Mr. Nahumentioned that a number ofthe reports outcomes werepleasing from the Health Boardsperspective, particularly withrespect to accessibility of medicalappointments, however therewere a number of areas still towork on. Andrea Curtis, DirectorCommunity Service introduced theGolden Opportunities programme,which is to be launched atnoon, Wednesday 12 June. Thisprogramme has been developedby the Upper Hutt City Library asa direct response to the findingsof the report and from the interestshown already it promises to bea very popular programme. It willdeliver a range of social activities,such as Tea and Tales, as well ashealth and safety workshops toUpper Hutt’s mature residents.Next to speak was MaryRichardson, an Upper Hutt matureresident herself, and involved in toomany groups and organisationsto list! Mary provided a veryentertaining and heart-felt speech,which was warmly received byattendees. Mary focussed on thepositive aspects of the report andurged invited guests to do thesame.Guests were then invited, uponcompletion of the formal part ofthe evening, to network, mix andmingle, whilst listening to some finepiano playing from John Morrison,supporter of Expressions Arts andEntertainment Centre.The 2012 survey was open to UpperHutt residents over 50 and couldbe completed online or in writingon a printed survey form. 2847printed surveys were distributedthroughout Upper Hutt, includingdistribution to over 50 communitygroups, social service providers,churches, retirement villages,as well as being available atCouncil`s two libraries and at themain Council reception. Therewere 768 responses, an excellentresult.A synopsis of the findings of the2012 survey reveals that surveyrespondents generally felt safeat home, with transport, andin public. Most respondentsreported feeling healthy andhappy. However, around 5% haveexperienced some form of abuse,intimidation or victimisation in the12 Chatter | Winter 2013

last year, which is a concern.One quarter of the overall group,and almost half of the under 65sare not confident about theirfuture financial security.The vast majority of respondentsget out and about as much asthey wish. Most are in regularsocial contact with friends, familyand groups, and feel respected inthe community.Of most concern is the smallgroup (approximately 10%) ofrespondents who reported feelingsocially isolated, fearful, andaffected by depression.These findings will contribute tochanges to Council’s communityprogrammes and service delivery.As mentioned, the GoldenOpportunities initiative has alreadybeen developed at the CentralLibrary in an effort to address theissue of social isolation.Additionally, the survey resultshave formed the basis for initialdiscussions with other agenciesand community groups, in aneffort to address the main issuesraised by the report.There are exciting times ahead,providing that all agencies whohave an interest in the well-beingof Mature residents work togethertowards a common goal; that goalbeing a healthy and safe future forour mature residents.We believe this to be attainable,so let’s continue working togethertowards providing the rightenvironment for our matureresidents, as identified by thereport, to ensure that all who livein Upper Hutt find it an enjoyableplace to reside.The report can be viewed onlineat www.upperhuttcity.comGolden Opportunities — programme of eventsLaunchWednesday 12 June noonEnjoy a light lunch and aperformance by Jade Eru,followed by a quiz withrounds on Upper Hutt andbooks. Numbers are limited,so please register yourattendance at the Library.Call Erica on (04) 527 2171or send an email toerica.herron@uhcc.govt.nzSOCIAL ACTIVITIESCrafternoonMondays 12.30-2.30pmIt’s Write EasyFridays 1.30-3pmFamily HistoryGroup16 June and 21 July 1-2pmCard Making18 June, 2 July, 16 July and30 July 10.15-11.30amTea and Tales26 June and 31 July10.30am-11.30Mobile Technology27 June - book a sessionBook Discussion Group3 July 10.30-11.30amSAFETYCommunity LawHot SeatMondays 2-3pmUpper Hutt PoliceHot Seat20 June, 4 July and 18 July1-2pmVictim Support Hot Seat17 June and 15 July10.30-11.30amSelf-defence Workshop24 June, 10.15 am – 11.15 amNeighbourhood SupportHot Seat28 June and 26 July 11-12 noonFinancial worries andother pitfalls9 July, 11–12 noonHEALTHTai ChiMondays 1.30-2.30pmBay Audiology HotSeat21 June and 19 July 11-12noonParkinson’s HotSeat2 July 11-12 noonResilienceWorkshop18 July 9.30amTo find out more aboutthese programmes,and to collect your freeGolden Opportunitiesbrochure, visit the UpperHutt Central LibraryChatter | Winter 201313

ACTIVE RECREATIONUPPER HUTT HAPKIDO ACADEMYPractical self-defence and martial arts training for everybody – men,women, children, teens and adults.Start your journey to black belt now.We have just launched a class for Teenagers – Wednesday nights from6 PM to 7 PM.Visit our website www.hapkido.co.nzOr call Callum on 021 330 989RIMUTAKA GYMSPORTSTERM 2 IS UNDERWAY!YOU CAN STILL JOIN USPreschool classes run Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & SaturdaySchool Age classes run Tuesday, Wednesday & SaturdayAdults casual class Wednesday 7.30 to 9.30To book and for more information contactGym Office 526 2990 or email:rimutaka.gym@clear.net.nzwww.rimutakagymsports.com55 Montgomery Crescent Upper HuttUPPER HUTT CITYActivation Teamtel: 04 527 2113Fran McEwenActivation Team Leader04 529 0091 or 027 213 7583frances.mcewen@uhcc.govt.nzAJ PicardRecreation Advisor -Community & Programmes04 527 2857 or 027 213 7572aj.picard@uhcc.govt.nzOndine BrownKiwisport Coordinator04 527 2113ondine.brown@uhcc.govt.nz14 Chatter | Winter 2013

more Upper Hutt people, more active, more often2013 Upper Hutt City Sports AwardsCongratulations to the nominees and winners of theUpper Hutt City Sports AwardsWINTER SPECIALSENIORSONLY $50 FOR MEMBERSHIP UNTIL END SEPTEMBERThe courts are fully available for your use.JUNIORSONLY $20 FOR MEMBERSHIP UNTIL END SEPTEMBERTake advantage of this special offer and enjoy the benefits ofall year round play.Activation would like to say a massive“congratulations” to all the nominees and winners ofthe 2013 Upper Hutt Sports Awards!Thank you everyone for your massive contribution tosport in Upper Hutt.WINNERS:Sportswoman of the YearMary Fisher - SwimmingSportsman of the YearJason Woodward – RugbyYoung Sportswoman of the YearMackenzie Slee – GymnasticsYoung Sportsman of the YearOllie Jones - SpeedskatingTeam of the YearUpper Hutt City Men’s Football TeamFor further details please contact the Club Captain – Mike at 528-5490Or visit our website: www.upperhutttennis.co.nzSwimming support neededTwo energetic disabled ladies require assistance to getto and from H 2 0 Xtream swimming pool twice weekly,preferably in the early morning.“We don’t need much help once we’re there, but reallyneed transport, as neither of us drive”.If you can help, please contact Genevieve on 021 2242875.Do you need assistance runningmeetings, writing your plan, findingfunding for the future, linking withother clubs, finding meeting spaceor membership drives?Call Activation, 04 527 2113Coach of the YearDave Workman - SoftballSport Administrator/Volenteer of the YearPhil Gorman – Upper Hutt City FootballOverall Sportsperson of the YearMary Fisher - SwimmerThe Upper Hutt Sports Awards were held onWednesday 1 May at the Upper Hutt CosmopolitanClub.Guest speaker and Olympic gold medalist DanyonLoader entertained the crowd with his jokes and hispast memories of training in the buildup to Olympicglory. He also spoke passionately about the need forsupporters, be it family, friends or the local community.They are the glue that keeps everything together andticking along for athletes.Notable entries for this year’s awards were DaveWorkman and Mary Fisher.Former Activation staff member Dave won Coachof the Year for his involvement with the New ZealandBlack Sox and their fantastic win at the World SoftballChampionship in Auckland earlier this year.Mary Fisher won the Sportswomen of the Year andoverall Sports Person of the Year for her successfulOlympic endeavors at the London Paralympics 2012.www.activation.org.nzSign-up to receive news about the latest events and physical activity options in Upper Huttemail: getactive@uhcc.govt.nz with subscribe in the subject fieldChatter | Winter 201315

Neighbours’ Day competition winnerThe Black Beech/Pokaka St community in Birchvillecelebrated Neighbours’ Day at the Scout hall inBlack Beech St. The inflatable pelican, supplied byH 2 OXtream, was a drawcard for the children, whileadults were happy to stand about with a hot dogand chat in the glorious sunshine. Neighbour Watchcoordinator Ricky Miller spoke to the group aboutthe benefits of a neighbourhoodwatch system, and of just knowingwho is next door and who in thecommunity may need help inemergency situations.The neighbourhood group were most appreciative ofthe support given by Council in supplying prizes for thechildren’s games, the lucky draw, and family packs ofuseful information about Upper Hutt and its servicesfor all.Councillor Dean Rabbitt spokebriefly and drew prizes from ahat for all families in attendance.First prize, a $50 voucher kindlydonated by Pak’n’Save, was wonby the Bell family and other prizeskindly donated by Expressions, TheWarehouse and H 2 OXtream weregreatly appreciated.Clyma Park Community Garden Neighbours’ DayA lovely afternoon was had by all when the Eldersleacommunity came to their Neighbourhood Day event,hosted by Clyma Park Community Garden on theSaturday 23 March. This followed the volunteers’morning working bee to tidy up the gardens.Next to the newly created outdoor classroom /pergola, a gentile time was had by 40 members of thecommunity over the free BBQ provided and led by theUpper Hutt City Council’s initiative to ‘get to know yourneighbours’. People brought their chairs to relax into,and were heard laughing and making merry duringthe three hour event. Children played close by in thepark, allowing parents to chat with ease. This broughta family feel to the afternoon held in perfect weatherconditions.Walkers with their dogs came past and enquired whatthe community garden was about, andenjoyed a bbq sausage for their efforts.There was talk of gardening and planting;what’s not working; the bumper crops;what is free to the community to takeand what is not. People also spoke aboutwhere they were going on holiday, theirfuture plans, and a ‘who’s who’ of familiesand people.This was definitely a great way to meetyour neighbours and enjoy a relaxingafternoon at Clyma Park CommunityGarden, thanks to the Council ;-).- Clyma Park Community Garden16 Chatter | Winter 2013

AEAttention parents of teens…Struggling to understand your teenagers?Have you ever said “what were they thinking”?Have you ever thought “what was I thinking”?Then we have something you may be interested in attending... A FREE talk“Less Stress, More Success Through Puberty”Presented byMurray TrenberthChief Executive, WellTrustWednesday 19 June 20137.00pm drinks & nibbles – 7.30-9.00pm presentationRotary LoungeUpper Hutt Library, Fergusson Drive, Upper HuttThis is all about how parents can help teens achieve their full potential and getthrough adolescence well. It’s about understanding the fundamentals ofpuberty and just why teens may behave the way they often do.RSVP by 5pm Monday 17 Juneto Sian Hilton Ph 04 527 2799, or email sian.hilton@uhcc.govt.nzSupported by:AGRETP L ACETOLIVChatter | Winter 201317

Upper Hutt’s Supreme Young Achiever ...The ninth annual Upper HuttYoung Achiever Awards wereheld on 7 May at ExpressionsArts and Entertainment Centre.These awards recognise theachievements of Upper Hutt youngpersons, aged between 13-24years.Pakiwaitaratanga, Live like aLegend, was the theme forYouth week 2013. A total of 31outstanding nominations werereceived over a variety of differentcategories: Culture, Service,Leadership, and a new Mayoralcategory, which recognisessomeone who has achievedagainst the odds.The judging panel, made up ofrepresentatives from ExpressionsArts and Entertainment Centre,Fairfax Media, Orongomai Marae,Upper Hutt City Council andCollision Youth Centre, had anextremely difficult task.Masters of Ceremony VinnyRitossa and Isabelle Thorpe setthe scene for a light heartedevening. Heretaunga College’sKyra Radovich opened theperformances, ably followed byYouthtown’s Battle of the Beatswinner Lani Allanson.Next up was guest speaker JarrodWestrupp, a newly appointedOutward Bound Ambassador, whogave a heartfelt and inspirationalspeech about his life’s journey. Allthe nominees were then invitedon stage, with singer/songwriterRenee Coffey’s solo rounding offan amazing display of talent byUpper Hutt’s young singers.The formal presentation of awardsfollowed, with Faa Tuuina fromUpper Hutt College taking out theculture award, and Andre Brownfrom HIBS the runner-up.The Service Award was presentedto Rachel Field from Upper HuttCollege, with Heldane Harwoodfrom Collision Youth Centre beingrunner-up.Emily Patterson from Upper HuttCollege was presented theLeadership award, with AaronHarris from Heretaunga Collegetaking out the runner-up award.Heldane Harwood was presentedthe Mayoral award, with KyraThomson from Sacred HeartCollege being awarded runner-up.Mayoral commendations werealso made to those nominees whohad demonstrated exemplaryservice, leadership, innovation orachievement within the Upper Huttcommunity. Oliver McClure, JolanHazelwood, Johann Go, RachelMercer, Andre Brown and ReneeCoffey were recipients of thiscommendation.Emily Patterson was the winnerof the Supreme Award, with FaaTuuina awarded as the runner-up.Emily’s list of achievements isextensive, including organising afundraiser for the Venter family tosupport with expenses followingthe tragic passing of their sonZelius; vice-captaining the U17 HuttValley netball reps 2012; currentcaptain of her school Premier 1netball team; organising the 2013Heartstopper fundraiser; helpingorganisethe school’s Valentine’s day event,Drag-off and Pink Shirt day; andco-organisingUpper Hutt College’s Got Talentshow. Emily was a flag bearer forCommonwealth Day in Wellington2013; attended a Young Leaders’lunch at Parliament; attended theLaunching Leaders’ Conferenceat Scot’s College; co-led houseassemblies; and is on theStudent Council. In short, herachievements are outstanding,which led to her receiving theSupreme Award.The night’s performancesended with vibrant colourand a passionate display fromHeretaunga College’s Bollywooddancers, with the final karakiagiven by kaumatua Tamati Kaiwai.Congratulations to all thenominees and winners who arerepresenting their Upper Hutt cityso well.I would also like to personallythank everyone who played apart in the evening’s success -ranging from those who madethe nominations, through to thefamilies who came in support ofthe many nominees.- Steve SmithCommunity Development Adviser18 Chatter | Winter 2013

Introducing ...Grandparents Raising GrandchildrenWho are we?We are a non-profit Charitable Trust, based inNew Zealand, established to support grandparents/kinwho are raising grandchildren/whanau children.Our mission is to provide support services that help toreduce stress, promote and preserve the wellbeing offamilies/whanau and maximise stability in the lives ofgrandparents, kincarers and children in circumstanceswhere the children are not being raised by theirparents.How did we start?In 1997, Diane Vivian took over the care of her small,traumatised grandchildren, and could not believe thestress she encountered.Setting about to discover what help or support wasavailable in 1999, she found there was none! Shedecided there must be many others in her position andput an ad in the paper. The phone did not stop ringing.A need had been identified.In consultation with Jill Nerheny, the Birkenhead /Northcote Community Co-ordinator, a support groupwas set up under the controllor of the CommunityFacilities Trust. A public meeting was held and theyknew they had a tiger by the tail. As the group grew,they spent many months venting, weeping, sharing andbuilding trust. The group set the objectives and a visionstatement, which now form the founding documentand guiding principles of all the Grandparents RaisingGrandchildren groups or Grandparents and Kincaregroups.Today there are many support groups throughout thecountry, reaching from the far North to Invercargill inthe South. Membership grows daily. Groups activelylobby parliament, network with other communities andspeak to many community organisations.They strive to make a difference for all grand/kinchildren and grandparents/kin who care aboutthem.The organisation salutes all grandparents/kin who havetaken in grand/kinchildren and put the needs of thoseprecious ones before their own.We have an active support group in Upper Hutt thatmeets at 11.00am on the last Friday of the month atIona Worship Centre, Ebdentown Street (two streetspast the BP Service Station). If you would like moreinformation please contact Margaret Pearson,Co-ordinator (Upper Hutt) on:Tele: 04 976 9475Mob: 027 343 4920maggiemagpie@paradise.netnzor go to the official website www.grg.org.nz to find outmore, or to register online.Below: Some of our voluntary Co-ordinators, withMargaret standing in the centre behind front row.As a member, you will receive a welcome packcontaining our handbook and other information, andan ongoing monthly newsletter.Above: GRG Trust receive donated goods which arecouriered round our support groups. Volunteers in thisphoto are grandchildren who have been raised bytheir grandparents and give back to GRG.In the words of a quote taken from the website:“You are indeed doing angels’ workhere on earth. Together we havemade a difference in a child’s life.”Chatter | Winter 201319

It’s official: Trentham Community House is open!On 10 April, the Trentham Community House opened it’sdoors to the community.The official opening started with a blessing of the propertyand community noticeboard. Kaumatua Tamati Kaiwai ledthe strong crowd across the grounds and through thebuilding that will now offer warmth, tools and opportunitiesto unleash the power of Trentham.Whilst speakers His Worship the Mayor Wayne Guppy,Acting Senior Adviser Jessica Setu, Treasurer/Secretary ofTCHCT Chris Carson and Hutt Valley Area CommanderInspector Mike Hill expressed their vision and message tothe 100 strong crowd, the sun took off the early morningchill in the air to what became a wonderful moment in timefor community and agencies to share together.The Fergusson Intermediate School Kapa Haka groupperformed to mark the close partnership the house has withlocal children and all attendees got stuck into making theirmark at the house, by leaving behind their handprint!The house is now open Monday-Friday from 9am-4.30pmand operates purely by community volunteers. Cyndi Millerand Jenny Aramoana-Pakipaki are at the communityhouse each day and with their love for the neighbourhoodand experience in community—they are doing a stellar job!Cyndi and Jenny are managing day to day operations andare your contact people.So far, there are playgroups, library bus visits, coffee groups,booked birthday parties, ukulele group meetings and theyhad their first koha based holiday programme. TheCommunity Constable is also here once a week alongsidethe Neighbourhood Support Coordinator , this gives directaccess to safety support for our whanau.The journey continues as the people of Upper Hutt nowhave a resource to explore, those working in communityservice s have a facility to operate out of and there isplenty more fundraising to do!Thank you to all the incredible people across Wellingtonthat have given their time and unwanted goods to supportthis amazing step in time.20 Chatter | Winter 2013

TCH: Woven strong to be purposeful and resilientTrentham Community House71 Merton StreetTrenthamUpper HuttP) 04 528 8259E) trenthamcommunityhouse@gmail.comBookings at the community house are from$5-$15 per hour depending on the spacerequired. This fully fenced property consistsof off street parking, three classrooms, aparents room, private and open planoffices, two kitchens and disability access.Winners of the Trentham artcompetition, voted by the communityat the official opening of the house.These four students won an i-PodShuffle each for their incredible artaround ‘The best thing aboutTrentham’Coming up…Community garden chicken pen hangi pit breakfast clubBarnardos playgroup Neighbourhood Support GroupsSchool Holiday programme HOMEWORK CLUB Trentham YouthProgramme Volunteer drive $2 dinners family movie nightIs there something that you can offer at the house for the benefit of theTrentham community and beyond?Follow the events on Facebook to be kept in the loop!www.facebook.com/trenthamcommunityhouseChatter | Winter 201321

IThe importance of laughter...The importance of laughter to ourhealth and well-being is becomingincreasingly more recognised bythe medical profession, health careproviders, as well as the population atlarge.Nothing is more personal than yoursmile and your laughter. They are yourpersonal signature and are totallyunique to you.Babies start laughing when they are tento twelve weeks old. When they laughtheir whole body jumps and bounces.Everything in their small bodies isengaged in a laughter that is innocent,pure and totally without inhibition.Children at the age of five laugh on theaverage 400 times a day. Unfortunatelythat greatly diminishes as we get older.Mature adults laugh on average four tosix times a day.If people only realised how goodlaughter is for them. It is a verypowerful force that affects the wholebody. Breath released during a heartylaugh has been measured as fast as 170miles per hour.The physical benefits of laughter arephenomenal. It stimulates the brain,the nervous system, the respiratorysystem, the hormonal system, and thebody’s muscles.In addition, it lowers blood pressure,lightens depression, strengthens theimmune system and reduces stress.For us to stay healthy, we need torelease built-up tensions. Manypeople release their tensions by doingexercise, Yoga, Tai Chi, or meditation.There is, however, a simpler way, andthat is laughter.When we laugh, even chuckle, theentire body works toward improvingyour health and wellbeing.Laughter is also a pain reliever, as ittriggers the release of endorphins,the body’s natural pain killers, whichprovide a temporary distraction fromthe pain.Medical professionals have recognisedthe powers of laughter and are startingto use humour and laughter in thetreatment of patients.Laughing is totally natural. It’s organic;naturally sweet, 100% wholesome;has no chemicals; no preservatives;no artificial additives; you don’trequire batteries; it’s low in energyconsumption and high in body energygain; it’s non-fattening; it’s nonpolluting;free of cholesterol, trans-fatand saturated fat; you don’t have tojoin an expensive health club, wearridiculous spandex outfits; you canpractice it 24 hours a day; and there isabsolutely no cost.Oh, and if you’ve never heard of“Laughing Yoga” - do a google searchand give it a go - although perhaps notat work......AAGR ETP L ACETOLVEUpper Hutt City CouncilCommunity GrantsClosing Thursday 25 July 2013, 5.00 pmFor community groups either working in Upper Hutt or forcommunity organisations that benefit the residents ofUpper Hutt.Criteria for allocation of funding1. Must show a strong need for the service or programmeor event and wide community benefit.2. There must be a demonstrated need for additionalfunding.3. Applicants should be able to show substantialvolunteer involvement and self-help4. Applicants must demonstrate limited ability to accessother local sources of fundingPriority is for operational and administration costs,with most applicants receiving between $500 to $800.00.No late applications accepted.Closing date for applications isThursday 8 August, 5pm(Projects to begin after 13 September)You don’t need to be an arts organisation to apply, anyonewanting to run an arts based project is eligible, ie craftsessions, dance recitals, school holiday programmes, musicclasses, cultural performances/classes, preschool artappreciation sessions etc. Call to see if your project fits thecriteria for Creative Communities.Funding is available for:1. Broad community involvement – Your project will createopportunities for local communities to engage with andparticipate in arts activities.2. Diversity – Your project will support the diverse arts andcultural traditions of local communities, enriching andpromoting their uniqueness and cultural diversity.3. Young people – Your project will enable and encourageyoung people (under 18 years) to engage with and activelyparticipate in the arts.If you would like an application form please contact 04 527 2792, or email funding@uhcc.govt.nz or visitwww.upperhuttcity.com/Funding-assistance22 Chatter | Winter 2013

Maidstone Murals ProjectDue to the great success of the Choruscabinet murals, Council decided to have afew of our own cabinets made into artworks. All twelvecouncil cabinets at the new Maidstone turfs had makeovers fromordinary cabinets into bright and beautifulThey were transformed by three artists;Anna, Cory and Stephanie; all three of theseartists are from The Learning Connexion’sSchool of Art and Creativity.works of art.The whole project started with Jess and Ipaying a visit to The Learning Connexionand informing the artists of what theyneeded to do to be considered for the project.From this meeting we received 22 designs. Unfortunately there areonly twelve cabinets, and so only twelve designs could be picked. Seven designswere picked and a further five designs were commissioned by the Council from theartists whose designs they had already selected.From here I had to contact the successful artists,and ask them to have their new designs, paintsand brush requirements all in by 27 March. Thisdate came around and by the end of the day Ihad nearly everything I needed. I then put inan order to Resene for all the paints.I gave the artists three weeks to complete theircabinets, which most of them did. But then abump in the road came up, when all of oneartist’s cabinets’ white paint bubbled quite badly.This was because moisture had become trappedbehind the paint, which meant that the paint hadto be peeled off and re-applied. But luckily I hadset a deadline that allowed for weather or otherhold ups, and all cabinets were completed by26 April, in time for the official opening of the turfs.The whole project is now all finished and thecabinets look amazing, so go and have a look!Sian HiltonCommunity Development InternChatter | Winter 201323

H 2 0treamWavebreakers Swim School Term 2, 2013Preschool - 6 months-5 yearsAims to develop confidence and encourage safe exploration of the aquatic environment througha variety of songs and games in line with the child’s age and development.We teach balanced movement, flotation, kicking and all fundamentals that underpin swimmingstrokes.School Age - 5-13 yearsAdult - 13 years +Whatever stage your child’s swimming journey begins, you can be assured of a child-centredapproach to learning to swim, with a strong focus on water confidence, water safety andfundamental movement skills.We teach balance, streamlining and core body use at every level.Whether you’re an experienced swimmer, a cautious beginner or a person with a disability, if youtransform your experience of being in the water you can learn to swim with ease, grace and power.We work on fundmental skills such as balance, and how to breathe freely in the water.For more advanced swimmers, we can recraft techniques you use in ways that promote optimalalignment with minimal effort and strain.Aerobic sets can be designed to suit your needs.Full term lessons, bookings open now.For more info, class availability & pricing, tel: 04 527 2113; email: h2oxtream@uhcc.govt.nz orvisit: www.h2oxtream.comAqua Zumba & HydrorobicsCardio & Resistance built into one class!Awesome music | Great moves | Improve fitness | Strengthen musclesH 2 O Xtream has a full week’s worth of workout for you with Hydrorobics & Aqua Zumba.Great concession prices available. Every day except Saturday! Morning & evening classes available.For more info and full timetable, tel: 04 527 2113 or visit: www.h2oxtream.comwww.h2oxtream.com24 Chatter | Winter 2013

Toddler TimeOn average (last 5 years) 105 New Zealanders per annum have died by drowning.New Zealand’s annual drowning toll is one of the worst in the developed world.Spend quality time with your child in the water and build their water confidence!It’s never too early to get your child used to water, and to begin teaching survival skills!Come to Toddler Time, where an instructor will be on hand, and toys available to help safely introduce yourchild to water.For only the pool entry cost, this is a life-changing opportunity, for you and your child.For more info and full timetable, tel: 04 527 2113 or visit: www.h2oxtream.comPlease note: For health reasons, all toddlers under the age of 3 years are required to wear waterproofnappies when in the pool.There are no waves or features operating during this time.tel: 04 527 2113 | email: h2oxtream@uhcc.govt.nzChatter | Winter 201325

Introducing TimeBank Upper Hutt......From November 2011 to 18th February 2012, four womenkeen to see a TimeBank established in Upper Huttworked together, resulting in the launch of TimeBankUpper Hutt.In the 15 months since then, over 75 people havebecome registered members, Incorporated Societystatus has been achieved, and a flourishing communitygarden has been established along with a weeklyinformal gathering held at a local café.The Core Group has functioned on a shoe-stringbudget. Finances have come from the $10 donationswhich new members give, along with a stall run at the2012 Mad March Affair.else, and you gain one time credit which you canspend having something done for you. It means youcan focus on the things you’re good at and enjoy.Any skills may be offered, except what you do for yourtaxable income. Time banking is very empoweringbecause skills are given value that, in our dollars drivensociety, are often not recognised.It’s a great place to release everyone’s gifts andtalents. Everyone has something they can contribute tothe wellbeing of the whole, and the result is a strongercommunity because of the friendships which are built.A number of our members are offering transport asa trade. To be able to make use of this you need tobecome a member of TBUH and put in a request fortransport. You would need to reimburse the providerof the trade for petrol or any other costs, as it’s theTIME of the provider that is being traded. This would bediscussed and agreement achieved before the tradetakes place.WHO CAN JOIN A TIMEBANK?Anyone can become a TimeBank member from theage of 10 (with parent’s permission) to the oldest personin our community. Whole families, schools and wholeorganisations can also join.WHAT ABOUT SAFETY?TimeBank Upper Hutt has processes in place to safeguardall our members, especially those who are morevulnerable.Some resources are:HOW CAN I FIND OUT MORE?Book: “No More Throw Away People” by E.S. Cahn(copies available in Upper Hutt Public Library). Oryou can go to the following youtube clips to hear DrEdgar Cahn talk about Time Banking (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8R6VkqvsBY&NR=1), orwatch a youtube clip about time banking in Lytteltonwhich was the first community in New Zealand toestablish a strong TimeBank (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN6QvhoY6F4)The monthly allotment of printing from the UHCC hasalso been a big help. In October 2012, Timebankwere extremely encouraged to receive $500 as UpperHutt winner of the Sport and Leisure category of theWellington Airport Regional Community Awards 2012.SO WHAT IS TIME BANKING?It’s the exchange of services within a communitywherein each person gives and receives time. The unitof currency is one hour. You spend one hour of yourtime doing something you enjoy doing for someoneHOW DO I JOIN UP?1. You may go to www.upperhutt.timebanks.orgto enrol on-line, but we also request that you fill out aTimeBank Upper Hutt Member Application Form andpass it to one of the Core Group members; or take it tothe CAB. A $10 donation is requested to help with ourcosts.2. When we’ve received your Application Formwe will follow through the referee and police check.These checks are necessary in order for our TimeBankto be a safe place for all of our members. When the26 Chatter | Winter 2013

checks are completed we can then authorise you onCommunity Weaver. This is the software through whichyou can organise your trades and record your TimeCredits.3. You’ll now be an active member of TimeBankUpper Hutt and will be able to start trading with otherTBUH members.WHERE DO I GET A MEMBER APPLICATION FORM?Ask for one to be emailed to you by emailing:timebankupperhutt@gmail.com, or get one fromCitizens Advice Bureau; 18 Logan St; Upper Hutt(Opposite Cozzie Club). When we receive yourApplication form a Core Group member will contactyou to invite you to meet with other new members, sowe can get to know you and explain how things work.COMMUNITY CHESTA feature of our TimeBank is the Community Chestwhich has time credits for people who are unable toearn their own time credits, or for a community service.For example, the Tauranga TimeBank members werethe first to help with the beach cleanup after the Renaoil spill. Each member who helped out earned timecredits which were paid to them from the CommunityChest.CURRENT ACTIVITIES AS AT 1ST JUNE 20131. We meet at the Mayfair Café everyWednesday between 10:30-11:30.2. Community Garden – we have had aflourishing garden since the middle of last year.3. Over the months members of our TimeBankhave also been involved in redistributing surplus fruitthroughout the community.4. Public Library Hotseat – the 4th Monday ofevery month; 10:00-11:00a.m. Someone from TimeBankUpper Hutt will be available to answer questions or helpyou in any way.5. There will be another Public Meeting tointroduce our TimeBank on Saturday 29th June, 2:00pm,Rotary Lounge, Upper Hutt Library.For further details contact:Teryl Carrick:Anne Ching:HOW TO MAKE CONTACTteryl@xtra.co.nzthechings1@gmail.comVirginia Francis: Tele: 527 8371Marilyn Olds:Meera Isaac:molds@clear.net.nzmeera.isaac@gmail.comChatter | Winter 201327

Upper Hutt City Library UpdateHi everyoneAlong with our Golden Opportunites activities, we havealso introduced two other new programmes recentlyhere at the Library.TLC – Thursday Library ClubTLC is an interactive programme for physically andintellectually disabled young adults, aged between17-25 years. It is an interactive story, song and craftsession aimed to give these young people the sameopportunities as every other young person in thecommunity – a sense of ownership and belonging.Supervisors attend too and have given positivefeedback to the programme facilitator. Theyappreciate the effort and thought that the Libraryhas given to address the needs of this group of youngpeople.Diana also has a genealogy Hot Seat each monthand her regular customers have shown an interest tostart this group. Many in the Upper Hutt communitywill enjoy this opportunity to gain research skills andpossibly contribute to the Library’s Recollect databaseif their families are Upper Hutt people.This group meets fortnightly on a Thursday at 11.00-12.00– new comers most welcome!Family History GroupThis new programme is run by local genealogist, DianaOrr, on the third Sunday of the Month, 1.00-2.00 tea& coffee provided. Many people are keen to learnabout their family history but not sure how to begin.This group is for beginners who need help to get startedand for those who are already researching but needingmore help and guidance with the many resources andtools available for researching family history.If you have an idea for a new programme or group tobe introduced at the Library please contact Helen bycalling 5272182 or email her at helen.thomas@uhcc.govt.nz.Details of all the library’s programmes can be found onthe website: www.upperhuttlibrary.co.nzPUBLIC TRUST3 rd Wednesday of Each Month10.30 – 11.30Specialists in estate planning and assetprotection.JUSTICE OF THE PEACEEvery Thursday10 – 11am1 st and 3 rd Thursday of Each Month6 - 7pmA variety of services are offered - statutorydeclaration, verification of document copies,witness of signature, insurance applications,photograph identification, sponsorshipapplication, swearing of an affidavit.COMMUNITY LAWEvery Monday2 – 3pmLegal information clinic with advice onaccessibility to free legal services.BEING PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCYEvery Thursday11am – 12 noonGeneral information on how to prepare for anemergency.VICTIM SUPPORT3 rd Monday of Each Month10.30 – 11.30amHave you been a victim of crime or trauma andneed some advice/advocacy or just someone totalk to or maybe you want to be part of ourspecialist trained volunteers helping others inyour community?Calling All Knitters10am-4pmSunday 16 Junein the Rotary LoungeBring your double knit wool andknit slippers (pattern provided)to be donated to the TimberleaCommunity House.NZ’s fastest knitter, ElaineGousmett, will be knitting in thelibrary from 1.30pm.For more information pleasecontact Erica on 527 2171, emailerica.herron@uhcc.govt.nzor ask at the library.28 Chatter | Winter 2013

Mock Car Crash - the consequences of drink driving‘Telling a parent their child has died is the hardest part of the job’ – Constable Lewis DiamondThis was the hard hitting message that was conveyedto students at St Patrick’s College in March.Community Development worked in partnership withthe Fire Service, Police, Wellington Free Ambulanceand Gee and Hickton Funeral Directors to stage amock car crash in the grounds of the college. Thestudents came out of morning assembly to a mangledcar wrapped around a tree in their front field withthree of their fellow students bloodied inside.The scene was narrated by Constable Lewis Diamond,who told a story of three young boys who hadattended a party and not organised a way to gethome. They had made the decision to drive and thiscrash was a consequence of their actions. The policewere first on the scene with the breathalyser ready forthe ‘drunk driver’.They found the passenger in the front seat had beenkilled in the accident and the passenger in the backseat had been severely injured. The Fire Servicearrived next and proceeded to cut the door and roofoff the car to gain access to the young students. Theambulance then took the injured person out of the caron a spinal board and the funeral director arrived atthe end of the scene to take away the ‘dead body’ inthe hearse.The students from St Patricks watched the scene withawe and listened quietly to the narration. Road Safetymessages were conveyed throughout the scene andby the end of the 20 minute presentation, everyonewas silent. This really indicated to us that they had beenlistening and it had an impact on them. We thoughtthat an event like this would be more effective atgetting our messages through to the young peoplethan a presentation or other similar methods we haveused in the past. The narration gave the whole scene apurpose and prevented it being just something excitingand fun for the students to watch.We had some fantastic feedback from teachers,students and other road safety partners who werepresent at the event and we will therefore be rolling itout in other schools in the region in upcoming months.Chatter | Winter 201329

Kidlywinks Childcare centre is a small, independent centre based in Trentham.Established in March 2009, Kidlywinks is licensed for up to 31 children aged between 3 monthsto 5 years. Turned from a residential house into a childcare centre, Kidlywinks has maintained ahomely environment while at the same time providing quality education and care. Theteachers to child ratios are above statutory requirements and all teaching staff members areeither fully trained teachers or teachers in training.One of the values that Kidlywinks teaches the children is social awareness and this has beenput to the test in a recent relationship that has been developed with Summerset RetirementVillage. A group of 3 and 4 year olds were able to visit and sing for the residents; a trip thatproved enjoyable for all parties with plans already in place for another visit. The children weregiven the opportunity to introduce themselves to each resident. This exchange reinforcedsocial skills for the children and the residents were able to interact with young children who arenot usually visitors at the facility.During the winter months, Kidlywinks offers parents/guardians who are at home with preschoolaged children fortnightly sessions on a Wednesday morning from 10 – 11.30am, where they canvisit and participate free of charge. This gives children the opportunity to socialize andparents/guardians are able to meet other caregivers. The session times are as follows. Pleasering to book your place in advance:JuneJulyAugustSeptember19 th3 rd , 17 th , 31st14 th , 28 th11 th , 25 thKidlywinks Childcare hours of operation are 7.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday throughoutthe year (closed for statutory holidays only). For 3 and 4 year olds, the centre offers 20 freehours (up to a maximum of 6 hours per day).To find out what Kidlywinks can do for you, or to booka place in one of the winter sessions, contact:Kidlywinks Childcare20 Islington Street, TrenthamEmail – kidlywinkschildcare@clear.net.nzPhone - 934 886830 Chatter | Winter 2013

‘At the Heart’Families at the centre, communities leadingFree Upper Hutt workshop delivered by theFamilies CommissionThe Families Commission, in partnership with Upper Hutt City Council, are presenting the new‘At the Heart’ resource and will be delivering a workshop about family centred community leddevelopment. This is an exciting opportunity for those working with Upper Hutt families andcommunities.The workshop will cover:Module 1: At the Heart - an overview of family centred,community-led developmentModule 2: Strategies for SuccessModule 3: Thinking tips and toolsModule 4: Victory Village: our story, the door is always openDATE: Friday, 28 June 2013TIME: 10am - 2pm (lunch will be provided)VENUE: Trentham Community House, 71 Merton Street, TrenthamTo register for this FREE workshop, please email jessica.setu@uhcc.govt.nzChatter | Winter 201331

It only takes one committed person to make adifference for children...Riverton, a town of 1900, is standing up as acommunity where child abuse will not be tolerated,all thanks to the passion and commitment of oneperson - Marina Seager.Marina who is the Manager at Riverton Childcare,completed the Diploma in Child Protection Studieslast year through Child Matters. The Diplomatraining highlighted how important it was that wholecommunities became trained in child protection,to allow them to both recognise and respond tochild abuse, as well as proactively work to preventchild abuse in the community. Marina decided sheabsolutely had to equip her community with the toolsto ensure children were kept safe.On the 4th and 5th March 2013, after 8 months ofwork by Marina, almost every school teacher, kindyand childcare teacher, community worker and youthworker in Riverton attended a one day workshop onrecognising and responding to child abuse.For Marina to gain the commitment to attend fromthe large majority of those working with children inthe Riverton community, was a huge achievement.The fact that so many people have this training willmean that the entire community will be not only moreaware and equipped to help, but also better ableto work together for the benefit of the children in thecommunity.How did she do it?The first thing Marina had to sort out was how shewas going to get funding for the training. Sheapproached the Riverton Community Charitable Trustwith her idea and sold them on how important it wasto have to have this training in their community. TheTrust was keen to be involved and initially agreed tofund one full day workshop for 30 people.Marina then went to the community and the hugeresponse to the training prompted her to return to theRiverton Community Charitable Trust and seek fundingfor a second day of training for another 30 people.The Trust again was keen to support this valuablecommunity initiative.Marina’s first focus of who to get to attend was theschools and childcare providers, the group who spendmost time with the children and who are best placedto recognise if a child may be at risk of abuse.Despite challenges with taking time away fromschool, Marina convinced all the teachers and somesupport staff to attend the training from AparimaCollege, Riverton Primary, Riverton Childcare, RivertonKindergarten as well as a teacher and bus driver fromIsla Bank School and a teacher from nearby ThornburySchool. Aparima College utilised a teacher only dayto send their staff on the training, and Riverton PrimarySchool split their staff into two groups and pulled inrelievers to cover the group in training each day.Marina then also contacted the local communityworker and community youth worker, who were alsokeen to attend.Further evidence of this community pulling togetheris that the Riverton Union Church, Riverton New LifeChurch and Aparima Girl Guiding provided morningand afternoon tea for the participants.This initiative is going to improve outcomes for childrenin Riverton. It is an amazing example of what acommunity can do when someone recognises a needand decides to make it happen.Congratulations Marina and the Riverton communityChild Matters would like to acknowledge the fantasticwork done by Marina Seager for her community.Marina absolutely demonstrated the child focus andcommitment of a child advocate.We would also like to congratulate each school andcommunity organisation from the Riverton communityfor recognising the importance of child protectiontraining and making it possible for all their staff toattend.We believe that Marina and the Riverton communityshould be held up as an example to other NewZealand communities of how to keep their childrensafe!Please visit our website www.childmatters.org.nz -especially if you are worried about a child - becauseone person can make a difference.32 Chatter | Winter 2013

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Youth Learner Licence Theory CoursesDo you want some help studying for your learner licence theory test?Would you like to study the Road Code in a hands on, friendly, small class environment?Do you want some practice before you take the learner licence theory test?Are you aged 16-23 and finished secondary school?If you answered YES to any of these questions, Read Write Plus can help you!A Group Course To Help Youth Learn The Road Code RulesAge 16 - 23 (Must not be attending secondary school)6 week course 2 hours per week Small classesNo cost to the studentAt successful completion of the course, you are eligible to receive a reimbursement for the cost of sitting yourLearner Licence Theory Test at VTNZ Upper Hutt *CONDITIONS APPLY/LIMITED PLACESPhone (04) 528 0286 to registerCourse 1Fridays 10am - 12pmAugust 16, 23, 30September 6, 13, 206 week course, must attend all classesCourse 2Thursdays 7pm - 9pmOctober 24, 31November 7, 14, 21, 286 week course, must attend all classes* THE FINE PRINT: Read Write Plus provides this service in partnership with Upper Hutt City Council who are a partial funder of this course. You mustregister as a student at Read Write Plus prior to taking the class. You must attend all six, 2 hour classes at Read Write Plus. You must complete a feedback format completion of the course. You must book, pay for and sit your Driver Licence Theory Test at VTNZ Upper Hutt at completion of the course. You must presentyour original receipt and your Learner Licence when applying for your reimbursement. Upper Hutt City Council to arrange reimbursement with student direct.Read Write Plus does not provide reimbursement. Limited to 20 participants aged 16 - 23 years only who are not attending secondary school and who arepermanent residents or citizens of New Zealand.Community House 418 Logan StreetUpper Hutt,5140(04) 528 0286readwriteplus@xtra.co.nzA Member of Literacy Aotearoa Inc.A group course to help youthachieve the goal of studyingfor and taking the LearnerLicence Theory Test.At no direct cost to thestudent.34 Chatter | Winter 2013

Over 60’s Refresher Driver CourseCould you pass a driver licence theory test today?Is your driving knowledge ‘current’?Do you know the new ‘Give Way’ rules?Have you read a modern copy of the NZ Road Code?Do you have questions you want answered about driving in 2013?Course Information6 week courseSmall class (12 participants maximum)Comfortable class spaceAll over 60’sOpportunity to put knowledge into use by using hands on materialsBecome familiar with the modern driver licence theory testOpportunity to discuss queries or questions you may haveHelps build confidencePhone 528 0286 to enrollCourse DatesFriday 10am - 12pmOctober 25,November 1, 8, 15, 22, 296 week course, must attend all classesCommunity House 418 Logan StreetUpper Hutt,5140readwriteplus@xtra.co.nzA group course to helpover 60’s become moreconfident, informed roadusers.At no direct cost to thestudent.Chatter | Winter 201335

This is your invitation to aCOUNTRY STYLEWith the Salvation ArmySunday 23rd June, 2pm54 McLeod Street, Upper Hutt.Come and enjoy songs like;VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDCAN YOU HELP?We desperately need adult volunteers forweekday shifts.We provide the training - you provide theenthusiasm.Call us on 04 526 2672 or email us todayatanimal rescue@xtra.co.nzfor a volunteer form.Hours are 10am till 2pm with satisfactionand cat cuddles guaranteed!!!Welcome to my world,Dear hearts and gentle people,Hello Mary Lou,A white sport coat, and more!Stay for a cuppa and a chat after the show.Limited Transport available first come basis.If needed please phone Steve or Stanon (04) 528 4584On behalf of the New Zealand First PartyRimutaka Electorate BranchYou are invited to meet New Zealand First M.P.Asenati Lole-Tayloron Tuesday 25 June from 7pm to 9pmat the HAPAI Building, 879-881 Fergusson Drive, UpperHuttSpokesperson for: Corrections, Ethnic Affairs, PacificIsland Affairs, Social Policy/WelfareAssociate Spokesperson for: HousingFor more information contact Aaron Hunt (Chair)on 027 367 5805PARENT TO PARENTWellington RegionWould you like:• information on your child’s disability, healthimpairment or special need;• contact with a parent who has a child with asimilar condition;• to be part of our coffee groups and activities?Please contact us on:(04) 569 9398wellington@parent2parent.org.nzwww.parent2parent.org.nz36 Chatter | Winter 2013

Hello all. For those of you who do not know who I am, my name is Lewis Diamond, and I am one ofthe Hutt Valley's six Community Constables, two of which including myself, are based here inUpper Hutt.Well I've been a bit busy of late with moving into my new house and now that I've got thismortgage that’s bigger then the Rimutaka Hill , I can honestly say that I will be working forever.Anyway enough about me, let's talk about what has been happening in our community crimewise.Crime trends:A community newsletter from your Upper Hutt Police teamThe following graphs are for the period February through to April.Theft from vehicles (TXC) and theft of motor vehicles (unlawful takings) still continue to plague theTrentham areas. Particularly in the train station car park, and more recently vehicles that areparked opposite the Trentham Shell Service station that are for sale.Trentham continues to be an area hit hardest for property related offending. Burglaries are beingreported as occurring mainly during working hours of Monday to Friday between 8am and 5pm.Police are working on a number of initiatives to tackle this on going problem.We will continue to patrol these areas, including the monitoring of known offenders, their associatesand activities. Nine people so far have been arrested for burglaries over this particular period.Remember, if you see anything suspicious Drop or unusual, Page Fields do Here not hesitate to phone the Policeimmediately.BURGLARY30Count of Suburb252015OffenceBURGLARY1050BIRCHVILLEBROWN OWLCENTRALCLOUSTON PARKEBDENTOWNELDERSLEAHERETAUNGAKINGSLEYHEIGHTSMAIDSTONEMAORIBANKPINEHAVENSILVERSTREAMTIMBERLEATOTARA PARKTRENTHAMWALLACEVILLEWHITEMANSVALLEYSuburbChatter | Winter 201337

A community newsletter from your Upper Hutt Police teamDrop Page Fields Here20Count of Suburb18161412108OffenceWILFUL DAMAGEGRAFFITI6420BIRCHVILLEBLUE MOUNTAINSCENTRALCLOUSTON PARKEBDENTOWNELDERSLEAHERETAUNGAMAORIBANKPINEHAVENRIVERSTONE TERRACESSILVERSTREAMTE MARUATIMBERLEATOTARA PARKTRENTHAMUPPER HUTTWALLACEVILLEWHITEMANS ROADWHITEMANS VALLEYSuburbDrop Page Fields Here25Count of Suburb201510OffenceUNLAWFUL TAKINGTXC50BARTON ROADBIRCHVILLECENTRALCLOUSTON PARKEBDENTOWNELDERSLEAHERETAUNGAKAITOKEMAIDSTONEMAORIBANKMAYMORNPINEHAVENRIMUTAKA HILLRIVERSTONE TERRACESSILVERSTREAMTE MARUATIMBERLEATOTARA PARKTRENTHAMWALLACEVILLESuburb38 Chatter | Winter 2013

A community newsletter from your Upper Hutt Police teamSmart devices for Police:As some of you may have heard recently, thePolice around the country are receivingiPhones and iPads to assist with crimeprevention and general day to day policing.More then 6000 frontline Police Officers will bereceiving their smart devices in a three monthroll out period which started in April. Police staffin the Wellington District, are the first in thecountry to receive their devices.This technology has the potential to saveofficers 30 plus minutes each shift, instead ofreturning back to their station, finding acomputer and typing in information either forour noting purposes, photographs or jobs thatthey have attended. The whole idea aroundthis is to stop Police from being bound to theirstation filling out numerous forms. This will freethem up to be out policing the community, butstill being able to access critical databases,current updates and/or receive vitalinformation.I look forward to receiving mine later on thismonth.CRL - Crime Reporting line:This is a new reporting and advice line that willtake care of all routine Police inquiries over thephone - 24 hours a day, all year round.It has been operational in the Wellington Districtsince the 10th of April.Should the public wish to report a historic crimeor receive some general advice, they want tobe able to do this quickly and easily over thephone. Asking people to come down to thestation, or to contact a particular officer can betime consuming and can create unnecessarypaperwork.The CRL operators will take down all the detailsfrom people who want to report historic mattersor crime (e.g. burglary or theft), which nowmeans many jobs that were attended bythe front counter staff or by sending a responsecar, will now be dealt with by theCRL over the phone.The public will be automatically redirectedto the CRL operators when they ring on thenormal phone lines.Call 111 in emergenciesCall 111 and ask for Police when: Someone is badly injured or in danger. There's a serious risk to life or property. A crime is being committed and theoffenders are still there, or have just left. You've come across a major publicinconvenience, like trees blocking a statehighway. Any of these things are happening nowor have just happened.If you can't decide whether it's a real emergencyand you're still worried, call 111 andask us. We'll help you work out what to do.For more information on calling 111, visitwww.111.govt.nzIf it is not an emergency, phone your localpolice station.Community House:It's good to see the Community House inTrentham is up and running. The CommunityConstables will be there from 1:30 - 3:30pmevery Wednesday afternoon. However, wewon't be sitting inside the house for the twohours waiting for someone or something toturn up - we will be walking the beat andletting the neighbourhood know that thePolice are in the area ,which includes thenearby schools.Feel free to pop in and say hello.Well that’s it from me. Enjoy your autumnand winter nights, be good out there, keepwarm and stay safe.Chatter | Winter 201339

Community Development TeamDebbie DuncanCommunity Services Manager(04) 527 2116debbie.duncan@uhcc.govt.nzJessica SetuActing Senior Community Development Advisor(04) 527 2794jessica.setu@uhcc.govt.nzSteve SmithActing Senior Community Development Advisor(04) 527 2798stephen.smith@uhcc.govt.nz oryouth@uhcc.govt.nzKim CheesemanCommunity Development Advisor(04) 527 2792kim.cheeseman@uhcc.govt.nz orfunding@uhcc.govt.nzCecilia TitulaerSettlement Support Officer(Monday/Tuesday/Friday)(04) 527 2132cecilia.titulaer@uhcc.govt.nz otsettlement@uhcc.govt.nzLynn BialyCommunity Administration Officer(04) 527 2793lynn.bialy@uhcc.govt.nz orcommunity@uhcc.govt.nzSian HiltonCommunity Development Intern(04) 527 2799sian.hilton@uhcc.govt.nz