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Meimun Teh, Jack Ansell-Jones and Charmaine Poutoa do their bit to keep the beach clean as part of the “love your coast” project.

By Nikki PapatsoumasStudents from Clyde Quay School did their bit

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The free open access programme was developed to inspire and moti-vate people to look after their local coast.Last week kicked off the begin-

ning of the project in the greater Wellington Region, and it will run for four more weeks before ending halfway through December.Clyde Quay School teacher The-

resa Bowen says after receiving an invitation earlier this year to take part in the project they jumped at the opportunity.“Part of our enquiry has been look-

ing into how we can look after the environment and the school environ-ment so it was a natural progression from that.”As part of the project Sustainable

Coastlines visited the school and de-livered a presentation, then provided gloves and bags to oversee a beach clean-up.The whole school participated in a

clean-up that covered the area from Oriental Bay to Frank Kitts Park.“It went really well the kids loved

it,” Theresa says.“It was interesting to see how they

managed to fl ip picking up rubbish, at schools it can be a punishment, but the presentation was really ef-fective.”She says the presentation show-

cased the damaging effects litter can

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really motivated the children.”Communications and brand man-

ager for Sustainable Coastlines Camden Howitt says last week is looking like their biggest week of the project yet, after they visited 11 schools.Camden says it is important to

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the generation that will inherit the coastlines, along with the problems our generation has created.“Children have quite a big sway

over parents, friends and family so if they are the ones we arm with this information they are the ones that will be able to change people’s behaviour.“Coming from kids the message is

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By Nikki PapatsoumasA Wellington man who has

been dubbed a ‘harmonica hero’ has made it into the semi-fi nals of New Zealand’s Got Talent.

Kurt Mueller, who performs under the stage name KurtX, has been playing the har-monica since he was 12 years old.

He is one of an original 4000 acts who auditioned for the show, which has now been whittled down to 30 semifi nalists.

The self-taught musician is originally from Switzerland, and has lived in Wellington for the past 17 years.

He says he began playing the harmonica as a way to annoy his parents, his love for the instrument grew from there.

“I used to play the accordion and the harmonica is like a little cousin. It’s handy to have your instrument and you can pull it out and play whenever you want. It’s so small and mobile.”

Music took a backseat when Kurt met his wife Eileen, and they focused on starting a family and studying.

When their two year old son tragically passed away 10 years ago, Kurt once again found music, this time as an outlet for his grief.

“It was tough and music offered the perfect escape. I

could focus on my music and relax.”

Kurt says he rediscovered his passion the harmonica, and over the last decade he has thrown himself back into it.

He now has close to 150 harmonicas, and has even developed a way of making changes to the instrument to allow him to produce a dif-ferent sound.

By grinding the reed and weakening the base of the harmonica Kurt says he is able to play riffs like a guitar and produce a “unique sound.”

“I get more potential and more out of them and more sound. It changes the whole scale to produce an unusual sound.”

After watching last year’s show Kurt’s wife and four children encouraged him to enter, and he fi nally decided to take the plunge earlier this year.

Kurt’s semi-final perfor-mance aired last night and viewers have until midnight tonight to cast their vote and see him through to the grand fi nal.

Kurt says he is slowly used to being on television, but nerves don’t tend to get the better of him when he performs.

“I get excited before I per-form. I come to life when I am on stage then I just forget about all the TV’s and it’s

just about the audience and the stage.”

He says he hasn’t even thought about what he would do with the $100,000 prize money, and for now he just wants to take the exciting journey one step at a time.

“Because I am inexperi-

enced with competing it is hard to tell how New Zealand will react to my harmonica playing.

“It’s quite modern unusual music and it is impossible to tell is people are going to connect with it.”

Kurt Mueller, or KurtX, performs on stage for New Zealand’s Got Talent.

‘Harmonica Hero’ wows audience

Out in the SquareOne of New Zealand’s top singer-

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Anika Moa will be performing at the free community event, and co-chair-man of the annual fair Greig Wilson says Anika is excited to help celebrate marriage equality at Out in the Square.

“We have chosen the theme of mar-riage equality to mark the passing of the Marriage Amendment Bill earlier this year and also to give back to the Wellington community who has been so supportive throughout the cam-paign,” Greig says.

Out in the Square, a free event will be held in Civic Square Wellington on January 18 2014.

The annual fair for the queer com-munity attracts over 10,000 visitors and has been running since 1986. It is a family-friendly event with over 60 stalls, great food and free entertain-ment.

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By Nikki PapatsoumasThis Fr iday Newtown

Rocksteady celebrates their ‘Something to Say’ video release, a song with a real “Newtown sound.”

Newtown Rocksteady, a reggae orchestra, is made up of 12 -13 members and the band is now in their sixth year of playing together.

The band has its roots fi rmly embedded in the traditions of Jamaican rocksteady, ska and reggae music and is further nourished by its connection with its community.

The single is the second the band has released from their 2013 EP ‘Goin’ Steady’.

Keys player for Newtown Rocksteady James Coyle says the single was chosen because it has a real “New-town sound.”

The song was written by band members Fynnarmour Hanson and Chris Winwood,

with other members helping to fl esh it out.

“We chose this as the sec-ond single to release from the EP because of its upbeat and simple summer vibe.

“It’s a Newtown vibe, a Rocksteady vibe and a sum-mer vibe, it’s a hat-trick of vibes.”

The Newtown community is close to the bands heart, and the video was fi lmed on the same day as Newtown café Baobab celebrated their 5th birthday.

The band had already been approached to perform at the café’s birthday party, and James says it set the perfect scene for the video.

“It shows us on our home turf playing for our home crowd.

“This video is around for this summer and I think does a great job of describing sum-mer in Newtown.”

The video was shot by Mark Russell of the Adventure Artists, and funded through the money the band received to play at Baobab’s birthday.

“I see this video going out as something that lets people know about both the band and Baobab, it’s the most vibing place in Newtown at the moment.”

To celebrate the release of their video, Newtown Rocksteady will be holding a video release party this Friday, November 22, at San Francisco Bathhouse.

With support from DJ Art and Newtown Sound, the night will be one to catch if you are itching to get down to the sound of Newtown.

Tickets are $15 at the door, and pre-sales are available from Baobab Café on Rid-diford Street or Death Ray Records on Wilson Street for $10.

Newtown band celebrates video release

Newtown Rocksteady perform at Baobab Cafe where they are fi lmed for their upcoming video release.

By Nikki PapatsoumasThe Miramar Community

Centre wants to hear your voice.

This Thursday evening a meeting will be held to hear the public’s ideas on how they would like the centre to be used.

They will also be looking to elect a new management committee for the Chelsea Street centre.

The Miramar Community Centre used to be run in con-junction with the Strathmore Park Community Base Inc.

However the two separated, and the previous committee now oversea the Strathmore

Community Centre so the Miramar Community Centre has been being run by the Wellington City Council.

Now they are ready to hand it back over to the community, and appoint a new manage-ment committee made up of members of the Miramar community.

Member of a steering group for the Miramar Community Centre Janet Bagshaw says not many people are aware of some of the programmes that run out of the community centre, and they would like to hear people’s thoughts and ideas on ways to get the most use out of the space.

“This place has the potential to be as valuable as other com-munity centres in Wellington. We want to promote this place as being the heart of the com-munity.”

She says she would like people to come forward and voice their ideas, and they would love to hear about programmes and services members of the community would like to see.

“We want to know what peo-ple want so that it does become a place where people can fi nd programmes and services and enjoyable activities.”

Janet says it is also important for them to refl ect the diversity

Miramar locals outside the Miramar Community Centre.

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By Nikki PapatsoumasChoreographer Lyne Pringle

has lived beside Carrara Park for 22 years, and says she has seen it transform from an industrial zone into the vibrant place it is today.

This has inspired her latest work the Lung Tree Project, a 21st birthday and ritual for the trees at Carrara Park.

Together with the community, Lyne hopes to celebrate and come together to wish the trees a happy birthday.

Lyne says she was inspired to develop the project after spend-ing three months residency in Auckland, where she focused on trees.

“I want to draw the local community into celebrating the green space and these trees.”

The occasion will feature

Lyne’s own dance company Bipeds and Java Dance com-pany, local children, Wellington Circus Trust Junior Company, Wellington Parkour and live music.

Lyne says through the project she hopes the community will contemplate the role the trees have in their lives, and how they enhance the community’s sense of well-being.

“I am using this art practice as a way to make the community focus on this environment and then think about ways we can take action on the environment. It has a very clear purpose.”

Lyne’s own dance company Bipeds, alongside Java Dance Company have been rehearsing a routine which will comprise of three acts, and explore the ideas of ritual meditation, healing,

Danielle Lindsay, Sacha Copland, Emma Coppersmith, Anna Flaherty and Lyne Pringle will take part in the Lung Tree Project.

breathing and celebration.Lyne says she also hopes the

occasion will help encourage the community to get involved in the ‘take action’ phase of the project, which will see them

reclaiming a section of the town belt above Carrara Park for planting.

This will be carried out in conjunction with the Welling-ton City Council’s Living City

Scheme.The Lung Tree Project will be

held on Sunday November 24 from 9am to 3pm with a rain day set for Sunday December 1.

Celebrating our green spaces

Sadly the parish of St Giles Presbyterian Church in Kil-birnie Crescent will be holding its fi nal service at the end of the month.

Following the retirement of Rev Alan Shaw in July this year the English language congregation was formally dissolved by Wellington Pres-bytery, on October 15.

However, church services are still continuing every Sunday, with an English language service at 10am and a Niue Language service at 1pm.

The church building, and its accompanying hall and house, have been used by the Kilbirnie community for many years.

Spokesperson Claire Dawe says although the parish will be closing, the church house and hall will remain open.

“Despite the fears of people that such a useful and valuable property was likely to be sold, it is still available for hire and still in use at this time.”

She says many community groups use the space every week and it is used by many dance groups because of the sprung fl oor in the hall.

St Giles church parish was established in 1907 and the newly constructed church building opened for services on the fi rst Sunday in December 1908.

People have been worship-ping on the site for 106 years, and the original building re-mains.

Celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the parish were held in 2007 with former members coming from around New Zealand to participate in the centennial activities.

The church’s final service will take place on Sunday November 24 and there are already over 100 registrations, with more anticipated.

The service will begin at 11am, and members of the community are welcome to attend.

St Giles Church Parish sadly closes

St Giles Presbyterian Church in Kilbirnie.

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Wellington musculoskeletal and pain specialist Dr Giresh Kanji has launched the NZ Pain Foundation to help provide answers for people suffering from mental and physical pain.

The foundation will fund research to investigate simple self-treatments for people suffering from lower back pain, neck pain, migraine, depression and obesity.

The initial research will be undertaken by six masters students supervised by Dr Kanji and Massey University Associate Professor Rachel Page.

Dr Kanji has been a medical practitioner since 1990 and has been treating chronic pain patients since 2002.

He was recently awarded a PhD for his research into how chronic pain spreads and amplifi es over time and how it can be reduced.

“I started working full time in pain medi-cine over 10 years ago and recall going to work with a feeling of dread.

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So I decided to investigate why people developed pain and how to reduce it,” Dr Kanji says.

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tive treatment.He points to chronic back pain as a key

example of the extent of the “pain puzzle”.“Chronic lower back pain is a signifi cant

worldwide medical puzzle with report-edly no cause found in up to 85% of cases. Lower back pain is the most common pain complaint in the world, and over the last three months one out of every four New Zealanders would have suffered from it. In addition, one in six people would have suffered migraine and one in six neck pain.

The ACC bill for lower back pain alone is estimated to be around $300 million a year,” he says.

Dr Kanji says we should not underestimate the fi nancial costs or emotional toll of pain.

“One in six New Zealanders suffer from depression and more than 500 commit

suicide each year – one of the world’s highest suicide rates.

“Currently over 25% of the population suffer from common pain complaints.

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Call in the psychologist and psychiatrist to help people cope with their symptoms?

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self-treatments as an alternative or comple-ment to relying on medication to treat pain. In particular, he conducted a clinical trial that showed heat treatment through regular use of a sauna was as effective as mainstream medication for people suffering from chronic tension-type headache.

“Research on simple self-treatments is lacking in the medical literature due to insuf-fi cient funding, as – unlike pharmaceuticals – self treatments cannot generate profi ts.”

Dr Kanji hopes support for the NZ Pain Foundation will enable it to build on his initial work by providing further insights into pain and researching a wide range of self-treatments for common pain conditions. PBA

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By Nikki PapatsoumasThings are changing at the Koru Hub in

Island Bay.The Koru Hub is a gift store that also pays

focus to health and well-being offering clients and customers massage, rolfi ng, energy heal-ing, colour therapy and naturopathy.

Owner Janne Sawada says since the Koru Hub opened in 2001 it has been evolving and she is excited to share these new changes with the community.

Janne says she believes we are in the era of competition, and would like to see more local businesses offering support to one another.

“For people to be successful now it’s about stepping into who they are what their gifts are and how they can share these gifts with their families, communities and the world.

“It’s really a time of collaboration.”With this in mind the Koru Hub has

transformed over the last six weeks, with the inclusion of local artists Alex and Jaqueline

Rodriguez and Fran Dysart from the White Room, which was formally housed at the Empire Cinema.

The four women now share the space through a mutual respect and working relationship.

“We are ready to help each other, it’s really the era of collaboration we have known each other for years and have always loved and respected one another.

“I love Island Bay and we need to support our local community and make it strong.

“Suburbs are under threat so anything we can do to ensure our local villages and com-munities stay viable is important.”

Fran says losing the Empire Cinema has taken its toll on the community, and she is thrilled at the new opportunity that has arisen.

“People are feeling fl at and a little defl ated so it is lovely to be able to revive people’s spirits.

“Janne has reached out and enables us to keep trading.”

Alex Rodriguez, Janne Sawada and Fran Dysart at the Koru Hub in Island Bay.

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By Robert JohnsonA short film created by 19

students at Wellington’s New Zealand Film and Television School has won the Best Foreign Film category at the Indie Fest USA International Film Festival.

Birdsong, a short fi lm set in styl-ised 90s New Zealand, follows a young boy’s changing perception of his eccentric father.

It is the fi rst time that a gradu-ate film from the Film School has won at an International Film Festival.

Executive Director of the Film School Sashi Meanger says the award is the highest accolade the school has ever achieved.

“The award means everything. It confi rms what we teach is high calibre and at an international level. It’s great for our students to enter the school and get recogni-tion on a world stage.

“New Zealand ought to join in celebrating this success. It is huge for the New Zealand fi lm industry.”

Birdsong, directed by Ben Childs, has also been selected for the Sandfl y International Film Festival in Australia.

Mr Meanger says crews work on their fi lms all year as part of their end of year project.

“They get five weeks of pre-production, where they type

up scripts, organise costumes, locations and actors. They then get just fi ve days to shoot their scenes and a further month for editing and publicity in the post-production stage.”

He says they deliberately set tight deadlines to prepare the students for the expectations and pressures in the industry.

Mr Meanger says Crew 25 is the best crew to have attended the school to date and their fantastic work solidifi es that statement.

“From Day 1 in Ben’s entry interview I saw an x-factor in him and thought ‘this kid is going to make it big. He already had a

feature-length fi lm project he was working on and has the personal-ity and manner to succeed in anything he attempts.”

Mr Childs has extended his stay in America to attend the Screen-ing of Birdsong on Hollywood Boulevard and has been enjoying a tour around Hollywood with Oscar-nominee Sally Kirkland.

Having the fi lm recognised at both fi lm festivals is great for both the Film School and the graduates involved, says Mr Meanger.

“Gaining international recogni-tion is what we all dream of, it’s fantastic.”

Local fi lm scoops international award

Ben Childs (centre) with actor and director Mel England and oscar nominee Sally Kirkland on the red carpet in Hollywood following the screening of Birdsong.

Indian food proves excellent

By Nikki PapatsoumasAaina Restaurant on Upper

Cuba Street may have a new name, but that is all that has changed, and they continue to offer customers authentic Indian dishes.

The restaurant is now trad-ing under the name Excellent India, and with a new name has come a new menu.

Their impressive list of en-trees includes a prawn haqwari and tandoori tangdi peshwari.

They offer a range of chicken, lamb and seafood dishes (only halal meat products are used) and they also offer a range of Chinese meals.

Chef and owner Hari Valas has spent the last 27 years as a chef, working at the Oberoi hotel in Mumbai before com-ing to New Zealand.

His experience was evident after I was lucky enough to sample some dishes from the menu.

I started with the tandoori mushrooms, and although I am not a fan of too much spice they offered the perfect kick.

The accompanying mint and tamarind sauces also compli-mented the dish perfectly.

I also got the chance to sam-ple the mirch masala paneer, one of the chef’s specials, Hari makes his own paneer on site.

I would have to say nothing beats a good butter chicken and Excellent India delivered, the sauce was a lot more thick and creamy than most I am used to, and the chicken was perfectly tender.

Excellent India have also managed to keep prices low, with vegetable dishes starting from just $13.00 and chicken from $15.90.

They also have a range of lunch specials.

For anybody that wants to en-joy an authentic Indian meal, that doesn’t break the bank I would defi nitely recommend Excellent India.

Excellent India, at 255 Cuba Street is open six days a week for lunch from 11am to 2.30pm and for dinner from 5pm to 10pm.

they offered the perfect kick.

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Chris HubmannSouthgate

“Princess Bay, it’s just a really pretty location and you get a great view of the South Island.”

Hugh CameronNewtown

“Island Bay, I just love it.”

Kieran CharnockNewtown

“Oriental Bay because it’s close and it’s always nice and sunny.”

Craig ArcherNewtown

“Lyall Bay because I grew up surfi ng there.”

Rob BraakhuisNewtown“Scorching Bay, it’s nice because it has sand and a bit of grass as well.”

Jayne Ransfi eldIsland Bay

“Island Bay, Princess Bay and Worser Bay.”

LETTERS to the editor

Dear Ed, In support of Heather Bevan's letter to

the editor in your 11 November edition, I have to agree that the council does very little in support of the elderly and those handicapped in Newtown.

Another point I have to raise is the lack of pedestrian crossings in New-town. There are only two on Riddiford

street, both at the traffic lights. An area equally as busy as a street in the CBD with foot traffi c which should see at least another three crossings in Riddiford street alone.

I have, on three occasions, seen near accidents involving buses and cars with pedestrians crossing Riddiford street just above the New World. Why in the

world is it so hard for the council to get their paint and brushes out to make a few more pedestrian crossings?

I suppose the council is very selective on the suburbs and areas they focus on and care for.

Vernon Nightingale Newtown

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By Nikki PapatsoumasStaff and students at St Patrick’s Primary

School in Kilbirnie are absolutely delighted after learning they will now be able to offer intermediate education to their students.

From next year the primary school will offer education for year 7 students and in 2015 they will offer classes for year 8 students.

The school was told the great news last week after making an offi cial application in June.

School Principal Vanessa Jensen, says offering an intermediate education has been in the pipeline for nearly two decades.

“The parents have been very interested for quite a few years now,” she says.

“The parents are delighted with the news and so are we.”

She says the school surveyed the com-munity and consulted other schools in the area, and they were pleased to see there was overwhelming support for the initiative.

The majority of year 6 students this year will now stay on next year to form a mixed

year 6 and 7 class.She says because the decision has been

made so late in the year a lot of parents had already committed to other schools however the majority of year 6 students will be returning.

Until now the primary school has been the only catholic school in Wellington to not offer intermediate classes.

Vanessa says this means many of their students have had to leave Kilbirnie to continue on with their catholic education at an intermediate level.

Year 7 and 8 students will complete ICT, music, cooking, soft and hard materials classes at St Catherine’s College, and Vanessa says the college has been very supportive along the way.

She says looking forward they want to continue to focus on delivering a seamless catholic education.

“People choose us for our small family atmosphere and because we are a catholic school.

That’s our special character.”

St Patrick’s Primary School students that will make up next years mixed year 6 and 7 class.

Local school set to grow

The Owhiro Bay Country Fair is coming up this Saturday, and this year it is set to be bigger and better than ever.

One of the highlights of this year is the popular helicopter rides, and people are encouraged to book early so they don’t miss out.

Flights will begin at 10.30am and up to four people per ride will lift out of the country fair, fl y out over Owhiro Bay and Island Bay climb-ing to 1500 feet.

Passengers will have the op-portunity to take in the view of the Kaikoura Ranges, Airport, Wel-lington Harbour and CBD and those who live locally will even have the chance to spot their houses.

The silent auction is also one that you will not want to miss, and anyone is welcome to bid from now up until the day of the auction on the school fair website.

There will also be live entertain-ment, rides, games, obstacle course,

princess parlour, amazing raffle prizes, plus plenty of home cooked food, coffee and loads of stalls with a range of crafts, toys, books, garden and organic produce.

The Owhiro Bay Country Fair is this Saturday November 24 from 10.30am to 2.30pm, at Owhiro Bay School.

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Excitement is mounting as the Newtown Carols returns to Govern-ment House for this year’s Christmas spectacular.

Newtown Carols Trust chairman Ian Rogers says it is an honour for them to be able to return to government house, and they have already had a great response.

“We’ve had a great response from the local community and people are really looking forward to the night.”

Assembled under the giant covered stage will be the combined voices of the 35-strong Newtown Carols Choir, drawn from the Pacifi c Island churches of the area, alongside the Royal New Zealand Air Force18-piece Swing Band.

Kicking off the evening will be a showpiece of Newtown’s talent includ-ing the Salvation Army Youth Choir of Kilbirnie.

The 25-strong Dance Company and crowd favourites from last year, Mafu-taga Tagata Matutua PIPC Newtown,

who captivated the crowd with their rendition of “Gangnam Style” will also perform.

Capping off the night of course is the arrival of Santa, which Ian says is always a treat.

“That’s certainly kept under wraps, but we have heard from North Pole headquarters that he’ll be arriving early on in the concert this year to say a special hello to all the children.”

The event will support the Life Flight Trust, providers of a nationwide air ambulance and the Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter, as well as the new Ronald McDonald House.

Entry is by ticket donation at the gates, with all proceeds being shared between the two.

Government House Newtown Carols starts at 6.15pm, with the finale planned for 8.30pm. Full details at www.newtowncarols.org.nz

In the event of unfavourable weather, postponement date is the next day, Saturday November 30.

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Wellington's cricketers are being called to come forward and pitch for a grant as part of the ANZ Cricket Grant Scheme.

Schools, clubs, players, fans and social teams can apply for brand new cricket gear and other support by explaining why they need a

grant and how the assistance will help.

The nationwide scheme is aimed to support New Zealand cricket at a community level, awarding $100,000 worth of equipment to players and teams of all ages to help them reach their full

potential.ANZ Head of Sponsorship Sue

McGregor says the bank is pas-sionate about helping the country’s summer game grow.

“The ANZ Cricket Grant Scheme was set up to assist cricket fans and players at all levels, whether

they’re playing competitively or in the backyard with their families.

“We hear of players and teams who can’t practice or compete on the pitch due to worn out or a complete lack of equipment and we want to help change that. If you’re in that situation, or even

if you’re fan who wants to enjoy the game, get to a computer and apply.” Applications for the ANZ Crick-et Grant Scheme are open now until 20 February 2014 and can be completed at anzcricketworld.co.nz

Grants up for grabs in ANZ cricket scheme

Ping once again wins gold

Wellington fencer Ping Yuan has added another medal to her collection after taking home gold at the 2013 Oceania Fencing Championships last month.

The Championships were held in Te Pai Place, Henderson, Auck-land from the October 25 to 28.

The talented sportswoman has previously won gold at the com-monwealth games, Australian Nationals and New Zealand Na-tionals and says she is excited to have fi nally won at the Oceania Championships.

The championships are one of the highest level fencing competi-tions in the Oceania Region and the competition was divided into Foil, Epee, Sabra individual and

team events. 80 fencers competed in these Championships.

Ping competed in the women’s foil individual competition and beat her opponent 15:1 in semi-fi nals, and then beat the previous Oceania champion 15:4 in fi nal.

Ping also obtained the Best Sportsmen Award of the Cham-pionships.

The 31-year-old is now gearing up to compete in the 2014 Com-monwealth Games which will be held in Glasgow, Scotland.

“I am feeling pretty confi dent, but it is hard for me because I am the best fencer in New Zealand there is no one at my level to train with.”

Because of this she is likely to

have to travel abroad to get the best training possible.

“I have really great connections around the world, in Italy, Singa-pore and Japan.”

Because fencing isn’t a main-stream sport Ping says she will need to fundraise to raise the money to attend next year’s games.

“It’s really hard I am pretty much on my own, but I was born to play this sport.”

Ping says she will now work on approaching organisations for sponsorship.

“I love this country and I always feel honoured to win for New Zealand.”

Ping Yuan after competing and

winning gold in the 2013 Oceania Fencing

Championships.


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