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IHUTT CITY17 JANUARY 2012“I LOVE HUTT CITY BECAUSE...I was born here and my familyis nearby.”Wainuiomata resident and motherof World Cup All Black Piri Weepuand his brother Bill, Kura Weepu, isdeeply attached to the city.“I love it and Wainuiomataparticularly. I was born here; myfamily is here. It’s a good placeto be. Rugby League has been abig part of our lives for the past30 years, and we hired the club inWainui for Christmas dinner – 80people showed up! That would onlyhappen here.”Kura recently accompanied herfamous son to Auckland, to “get himsettled properly,” but was glad to getback to her four grand children.“This is our home and always willbe. It is a strong community andeveryone looks out for each other. Ilike that.”www.huttcity.govt.nz

OUR HUTT CITYI LOVE HUTT CITYPiri Weepu’s Mum, Kura, shared a cup oftea, laughter and deep conversation aboutAmerican politics with Mayor Ray Wallace.Kura didn’t hesitate when asked to be thefirst ‘I Love Hutt City’ champion. In thiscampaign, the Council wants to highlightthe reasons why people love living here.PHUNDAMENTALSMTB SKILLSTE RĀ O TE RAUKURAThe annual Te Rā o Te Raukurafestival is set to be bigger and betterthan ever in 2012! Held on Sunday5 February at Te Whiti Park inWaiwhetu, the day begins at 9am witha karakia before kicking off into a fullprogramme of entertainment.Headline acts Katchafire, Ria Hall,Foundation, Brown Hill, MTown, andGroove Roots will provide high qualitymusic throughout the day.Entrance to the event is free, and organisersare expecting a crowd of more than 20,000.There will also be a number of health, artand education sites, providing informationand services.Look out for Council’s site, where wewill be asking you what you love aboutHutt City and giving out ‘I love Hutt City’badges.Also, there will be more than 80 sites sellingan amazing array of food, crafts and clothing.A number of cultural groups are scheduledto feature on stage among the bands and aspecial appearance will also be made by theJunior Warriors rugby league team.The event is presented by Atiawa Toa FM,and roving MCs will capture the atmospherein live broadcasts. For those unable toattend, the festival will be broadcast live onAtiawa Toa FM, 94.9 and 100.9.Acts will continue through the day, with thefinale at 4pm.Te Ra is an alcohol, smoke, and drug freeevent.29 Jan, 4, 19, 25 Feb | 9am – 2pmWainuiomata Trail Project, Waiu Street,Wainuiomata | $50 per person.Booking essential. Seven per class.560 0307 | www.huttcity.govt.nz/cyclingThis clinic will improve yourconfidence and balance by teachingyou how to set and maintain astable platform, giving you controlof the bike for traction and obstacleabsorption. All MTB problem areasare covered, such as corners, slipperymud/sand/gravel, roots, rocks, brakingbumps, drops, and jumps.facebook.com/huttcitycouncilwww.huttcity.govt.nz/whatson

UPCOMING EVENTSTHE HUTT NEWS PETONEROTARY FAIRSat 18 Feb | 10am – 4pm | FREEJackson Street, Petonewww.petonefair.co.nzFun, food, entertainment, gourmetproduce, crafts and loads more for thewhole familyBANKS SHOES SHAPESHIFTERGO BY BIKE BREAKFASTWednesday | 1 February 7-9amOutside the Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower HuttFREE | 570 6666 | www.huttcity.govt.nz/whatsonSat 25 Feb – Sun 18 Mar | 10am – 5pmdaily (Thurs late night 8pm)Civic Gardens & The Dowse, LaingsRoad, Lower Hutt | Adults $5,accompanied children FREEwww.shapeshifter.org.nzWander through 50 inspiring sculpturesfrom leading and emerging New Zealandartists.The Hutt Valley is a great place for cyclingand we all know that cycling is healthy,environmentally friendly and a great way totravel! Come down and celebrate Bike Wisemonth with a free nutritious breakfast andbe in to win spot prizes, including cyclingproducts, t-shirts and drink bottles.2012 AUSTRALASIAN POLICE &EMERGENCY SERVICES GAMESFri 2 – Fri 9 Mar | Various times andlocations around the Hutt ValleySpectators FREEwww.apandesgames.com2,000 competitors take part in 41 sportsacross 27 venues.BIKE THE TRAILSun 4 Mar | 9am - 10am start | FREEHutt River Trail: starting at Harcourt Park,Upper Hutt or Stokes Valley Entrance,Lower Hutt | Register in advance atwww.bikethetrail.co.nz12km or 25km options. Free returntransport, BBQ, live music. Be in to wingreat prizes.BIG DAY DOWSEWAINUIOMATA TRAIL PROJECTFAMILY OPEN DAYSaturday 28 January | 10am – 2pm | Wainuiomata Trail Project, Waiu St, WainuiomataFREE | www.facebook.com/wainuiomatatrailprojectSun 25 Mar | 1 – 6pm | FREEDowse Square, Laings Road, Lower Hutt04 560 6500 | www.dowse.org.nzRhombus, Bella Kalolo, NewtownRocksteady, high wire acts, street art andtheatre, storytelling, gourmet food andmuch more!Bring along your mountain bike and try outthe Wainuiomata Trail Project featuring a freeBBQ, bouncy castle, demonstrations; guidedfamily rides, free bike hire, treasure huntsand more.570 6666

WHAT’S ONTHIS WEEK17 – 23 JANUARYPUSH PLAY IN THE PARKTues 17 Jan | 1pm – 3pmNormandale School | FREE560 0307 | pushplay@huttcity.govt.nzCINDERS, SCROOGE & PETER PANTues 17 Jan and Thurs 19 Jan | 11amThe Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road,Lower Hutt | FREE570 6500 | www.dowse.org.nzKAYAKING CLASSESTues 17 Jan and Thurs 19 Jan10.30am – 11.30am | Naenae Olympic Pool,Everest Ave, Naenae | $10 per class567 5043 | www.huttcity.govt.nz/poolsKEV THE WANDERING KIWIThursday 19 January, Wainuiomata Recreation Area, Witcher Grove, WainuiomataThursday 26 January, Avalon Park, Taita Drive, Lower Hutt (Wheelie Kev)10.30am – 12noon | FREE | 830 4041 | www.gw.govt.nz/eventsPUSH PLAY IN THE PARKWed 18 Jan | 1pm – 3pmPoole Crescent Reserve | FREE560 0307 | pushplay@huttcity.govt.nzPETONE BEACH WEEDINGThurs 19 Jan | 9am – 12noonPetone Beach | FREEwww.huttcity.govt.nz/whatsonJoin Kev the Wandering Kiwi anddiscover some of our region’s beautifulscenery during these short outings.On Thursday 19 January Kev willexplore the Gums Loop Track. This walkis suitable for buggies.On Thursday 26 January bring the kidsand their bikes and head to Avalon Parkwith Kev for a fun-filled morning. Enjoysome play time at the Fulton HoganCycle Park before going for a walk/ride on the footpath along Taita Drivelooping back on the Hutt River Trail.On your return you can help yourself to afree coffee courtesy of Caffe L’affare.PUSH PLAY IN THE PARKThurs 19 Jan | 1pm – 3pmTe Whiti Park | FREE560 0307 | pushplay@huttcity.govt.nzKEV THE WANDERING KIWIThurs 19 Jan | 10.30am – 12noonWainuiomata Recreation Area,Witcher Grove, Wainuiomata | FREE830 4041 | www.gw.govt.nz/eventsPUSH PLAY IN THE PARKFri 20 Jan | 1pm – 3pmWalter Nash Park | FREE560 0307 | pushplay@huttcity.govt.nz350 BIRDMANSaturday 21 January(postponement Sunday 22 January)10am – 4pm | Days Bay, Lower Hutt | FREEwww.birdman.org.nz350 Birdman is a competition to find thecraziest and most creative costumesto jump off the Wharf; and a chance foranyone and everyone to try BMX waterjumping. There will be a whole range offun and family-friendly activities to providean entertaining day for all ages.SUMMER POOL PARTIESMonday 23 January9am – 7pm | Wainuiomata Summer Pool,Moohan Street, WainuiomataNormal Pool Entry564 8780 | www.huttcity.govt.nz/poolsCome along and spend WellingtonAnniversary Day with the family at thepool. Have fun on the Aquarun andenjoy the free mini golf and waterslide.SUMMER SAMPLERTANA UMAGA TRACKSunday 22 January | 9am – 10.30amWainuiomata Recreation Area, WitcherGrove, Wainuiomata | FREE830 4041 | www.gw.govt.nz/eventsThe Summer Sampler is a series ofshort walks (no longer than two hours)based on the easier or moderate walksin our regional parks. Join the ranger forthe first of the series based in LowerHutt, on the Tana Umaga track. Keepan eye out for information on otherSummer Sampler events for Lower Huttover the coming weeks.350 BIRDMANSat 21 Jan | 10am – 4pmDays Bay, Lower Hutt | FREEwww.birdman.org.nzSUMMER SAMPLERTANA UMAGA TRACKSun 22 Jan | 9am – 10.30amWainuiomata Recreation Area,Witcher Grove, Wainuiomata | FREE830 4041 | www.gw.govt.nz/eventsWELLINGTON ANNIVERSARY DAYPOOL PARTYMon 23 Jan | 9am – 7pmWainuiomata Summer Pool, MoohanStreet, Wainuiomata | Normal Pool Entry564 8780 | www.huttcity.govt.nz/poolsfacebook.com/huttcitycouncilwww.huttcity.govt.nz/whatson