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The final 80 minutes a hard slog for Hardham
UPDATE: Wainuiomata scored a 31-10 victory over Avalon in the final at Westpac Stadium on Sunday. Two Valley sides are chasing the Hardham Cup. Avalon got there by pulling up their socks, Wainui by...
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Wainui potholes have their own Facebook page
Angry Wainuiomata residents are turning to Facebook and YouTube to vent their frustrations about the state of their local shopping centre car park. DRIVEN POTTY: Potholes in the Wainuiomata Mall...
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More Hutt cyclists in accidents despite their safe riding
HUTT cyclists have been given a tick for their safe behaviour – but the number in accidents is rising. A police campaign that checked on cyclists last month found the majority comply with the law....
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Weepu’s comeback spurs Wainui’s big rugby year
WAINUIOMATA rugby is having one of its proudest years and the season has barely begun. In the same year that Wainuiomata High School made its top division, the local club’s senior side has made the top...
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Wellington festival inspired by a passion for chocolate
Wellington Chocolate Festival 2012 PHOTO: Jeff McEwan AFTER the sell-out success of the first New Zealand Chocolate Festival in 2011, the second is almost here, and will be held at the Wellington Hotel...
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Hutt community boards uncertain about their future
HUTT CITY COUNCIL community boards’ first meetings of the year have revealed mixed attitudes towards their parent council. In drawing up their plans for 2013, Eastbourne, Petone and Wainuiomata...
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School wants community to join in fight against vandalism.
BEATING vandalism by having his school as a community hub is the vision of Wainuiomata primary principle Neil Worboys. “I’m wanting the schools facilities to be used in the weekends,” he says, citing...
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School, community join up to fight vandalism
BEATING vandalism by having his school as a community hub is the vision of Wainuiomata Primary School principal Neil Worboys (above). “I’m wanting the school’s facilities to be used in the weekends,”...
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Wainuiomata school hall to get a 21st century makeover
The school hall upgrade will be welcomed by pupils and staff NO MORE uncomfortable assemblies for the pupils of Wainuiomata Primary School, as their hall is getting a makeover. This year, the school...
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Celebrating the good old days at the Wainui Rugby Club
OLDER rugby players will be reminiscing at Wainuiomata Rugby Club’s annual Old Timers Day this Saturday at its home ground, William Jones Park. Plenty of activities are planned for on and off the...
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Wainuiomata’s quake tales
EVEN though there was no physical damage the Wainuiomata residents were still affected from last Fridays Earthquake. From people struggling to get home from Wellington, to the local supermarket...
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Peekaboo app designed by Wainuiomata dad launched by Plunket
PEEKABOO: Ms Bennett tries out the new app under Mr Briggs’ watchful eye PLAYING with his daughter Ellie inspired Josh Briggs to come up with the idea for Plunket’s Peekaboo app. FAMILY FUN: Mr Briggs,...
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Fifty cents goes a long way at St Claudine Thevenet school
BARGAIN-HUNTING: Browsers enjoy the 50 cent day at St Claudine Thevenet School ROLL UP: One of the games on offer at St Claudine’s 50 cent day PUPILS at St Claudine Thevenet in Wainuiomata got to miss...
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Wainui locals rate tagging, sports grounds, transport as election issues
ALL NOT ABOARD: Public transport is an issue for locals in Wainuiomata. ALTHOUGH happy living in Wainuiomata, many locals are finding that there are still issues that need to be sorted out by local...
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A few new names among Hutt City councillors and board members
CITY HALL: The Hutt City Council buildings THERE was not a lot of change around the council table at Hutt City today. Campbell Barry and Margaret Willard have both been re-elected to the council’s...
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Youngest councillor wants to see growth in the Valley
HUTT CITY COUNCIL’S ‘new kid on the block’ has big plans for his hometown, Wainuiomata. Campbell Barry was voted on to council in this month’s elections, and at 22 is the youngest Hutt City Councillor....
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Community board talks to locals via video blog
ONLINE video blogs are now connecting the Wainuiomata Community Board with its community. New board member Josh Briggs has started the scheme to spread awareness of what the board does. “It creates...
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Wainuiomata’s 100,000 visitors are untapped, says councillor
BY CONNECTING with her community, a Wainuiomata Councillor is hoping that the valley can connect with potential visitors. Councillor Margaret Willard said up to 100,000 visitors come to the valley...
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Group formed to save Wainuiomata Anzac Day parade
A WORKING group has been formed to try and save Wainuiomata’s Anzac Day Parade. The parade is being under threat since the closure of the Wainuiomata Returned Services Association Club last year. Since...
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Acting novice lands major role in popular show
A SMALL performance in the New Zealand Fringe Festival last year ignited a passion for theatre in 24-year-old Lower Hutt man Chris Gordon. And he’s now been cast in the role of Jesus Christ in...
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