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2 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Events

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Featherston frolics

Jumping beans

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Lucy Cooper caught the first of many fun summer Fridays. P4.

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Local News 1-9 Carterton 10 Opinion 12-13 Extra 14

Coffee and entertainment at Wairarapa College. P8.

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Lifestyle 15-30 Rural 31 Events 32-33 Business 34-35

Julia Mahony on our young people’s climb. P12.

Carterton School champions choose breezy new styles. P10.

We reveal what goes on at the Carterton Cards Club. P6.

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Stories in the courthouse The Old Courthouse in Carterton once resounded with the banging of the gavel passing sentence. Now it has the sound of clapperboards resounding across its walls, with two awardwinning documentary filmmakers creating a temporary film studio for anyone wanting to make a personal film about their life’s journey. The idea stems from 2014 when Carterton local Sean Woollgar was documenting the colourful life of his partner’s 91-year-old grandmother. Woollgar recalls: “Lorna had incredible stories to tell, from growing up during the Depression to working in the army on radar during World War II.” Unfortunately, Woollgar was unable to complete the interviews, as Lorna died before filming was concluded. “I was struck by the tremendous loss of all the precious stories that remained undocumented and wanted to do something about it.” Teaming up with a fellow filmmaker, Phil

ABOVE: Carterton identity Helen Dew [centre] with filmmakers Sean Woollgar and Phil Stebbing during the telling of Dew’s story. LEFT: Alan Williamson prepares to talk about his life, as Sean Woollgar adjusts filming equipment at the Old Courthouse in Carterton. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Stebbing from Masterton, they have created a new business venture called Moving Portraits, giving the opportunity for people in Wairarapa to lay down on celluloid the important events that shaped their life. Stebbing recalls the impetus behind wanting to join the project: “I used to love watching the TV show This is Your Life and it occurred to me, why should it just be

celebrities who have their life immortalised – we can do the same thing for anybody by making a personalised ﬁlm for them.” At a recent ﬁlm shoot, Helen Dew [86] was interviewed and recounted her life story of growing up in Carterton, bringing up four children, creating sustainable gardening projects in Carterton and riding to the local dance on a

bicycle in her ball gown. “The filming process was relaxed, with the filmmakers helping me recall all the stages of my life including the memories that I had halfburied and forgotten, but which I wanted to leave for my grandchildren.” Dew’s son, Paul, who was at the filming noted: “Years ago I started a family tree and a lot of the historical facts you can get are just

still photographs, but it doesn’t tell you much. This is a very important thing to do, so you can actually see the person and hear their life story.” With ultra-deﬁnition cameras and using their skills in cinematography, the Moving Portraits team have created their own stylistic vision. “We want to present people in the best possible way using classic lighting, like the Old Dutch Masters of painting did, such as Vermeer and Rembrandt,” Woollgar said. Retired project manager Alan Williamson, who also stepped into the limelight for a Moving Portrait remarked: “We talk about writing a whole autobiography, or writing stories to pass on, but

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this really is a whole different level, hopefully the kids will see what the old fellow was like. Yeah, great process, great experience.” Woollgar is keen to point out it is not a frightening experience. “We have done hundreds of interviews and work hard to ensure people are comfortable and they are treated like stars. At any time, they can stop and of course it is completely private for family and friends only to see.” Stebbing added: “Someone may want a simpler film with an interview and photographs to leave a legacy, others may want a longer film with other family members and perhaps a family get together they leave as an heirloom for future generations.” • Moving Portraits is offering a special 10 per cent off for bookings before Christmas, with filming in the New Year. Visit www. movingportraits. nz, call 027 305 1382 or email story@ movingportraits.nz

4 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, December 13, 2023

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Fizzing Fridays

First Fridays in Featherston is back for its second summer season, bringing family fun, boba tea, food [including a free sausage sizzle courtesy of Property Brokers] and live music to the town’s ‘Squircle’. The theme for December was ‘kiwi summer’, bringing warmth and vibrancy to the Squircle – even if the sunshine declined the invite. The next First Friday is February 2 [party-themed], with more planned for March 1 and April 5. You can find out more by following the Featherston First Friday page on Facebook.

The jandal toss game was a surprising hit.

First Friday organisers Ava, Hana, Tiff and Jo.

First Fridays will take place in Featherston on the first Friday of every month throughout the summer.

Artist Lace Reihana sang original tunes. PHOTOS/LUCY COOPER

The First Friday mural.

You can dance, play, eat, and relax at the First Fridays events.

Live band Parky and Son entertained at the first First Fridays of the season.

First Fridays is designed to draw people into the town’s centre for outdoor summer fun.

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Sizzling event for men’s health Continued from page 1 “My mission is to spread more awareness around young men.” Tyrone was picked to receive a scholarship to an Outward Bound outdoor education course in May this year, which set him on a path to gain his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Part of the awards – which challenge young people to improve themselves – requires them to help their community and Tyrone chose to continue with Movember. “I had to grow my moustache again for a month,” he said. “It literally grew on me – I got past the itchy stage and it grew in the same dark brown colour as my hair.” His third mo in three years is another fine specimen. “It is getting a bit annoying now though, so I’ll probably shave it off before Christmas.” Tyrone’s mother, Anja Lister, said he gained sponsorship from local businesses and people for the school event. “With support from his teacher Therese King, the Whaiora Pae Ora

ABOVE: There was a strong support team for Tyrone’s event, including school staff and health organisation representatives. RIGHT: Tyrone got people’s attention with a sausage sizzle at school and has raised $666. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Team, the Whaiora Stop Smoking Service and the Tū Ora Compass Health team all came down to support, with great information and handouts. “They also held interactive activities for the students, where they could win a spot prize that had been donated.” Tyrone “smashed

his goal” of $500 and managed to raise $626, which has since grown – like a mo – to $666 on his Movember fundraising page. Tyrone is returning to school for Year 13, then hopes to join his uncle Adam Lister’s concrete business. He’ll continue his mission to fundraise and

spread the word for men’s health. “Help me stop men dying too young,” he said. • To support Tyrone, visit his Movember fundraising page https:// nz.movember.com/ mospace/14742273 or search for Tyrone’s Mo Space.

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6 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, December 13, 2023 The 500 card club meets every Wednesday 1pm-4pm.

What’s going on here then? Every week until Christmas, Midweek will visit one of the groups listed on our events pages. This week, LUCY COOPER dropped in on fans of the card game 500 at Carterton’s Courthouse Community Hub. Just after 1pm on a bright, sunny Wednesday, 19 card players take their places for an afternoon of 500 in the elegant cool of Carterton’s Courthouse. The players quickly settle into four groups – two tables of four players, one of six and one of ﬁve [quite an awkward number of players for a game of 500, apparently]. The bubble of convivial chit-chat is soon joined by the gentle slap, slap, slap of the Realm 500

brand of playing cards being dealt onto the soft, padded card tables and the games get underway. The game’s objective is to be the ﬁrst team to score 500. After the cards have been dealt, players make bids comprising tricks, trumps and no-trumps. It’s one of those games that looks complicated [the scoring system in particular seems quite involved] but once you’ve got the basics, you are away. Like a lot of games,

Maureen’s card holder, two felted CDs stuck together. PHOTOS/LUCY COOPER

500 has its own lexicon. “I’m away”, “I’ll try six hearts”, “seven spades”, “I call for the ace of hearts”, “I’ll go eights”, are all part of the language. According to some online sources, 500 is Australia’s national card game, though it was

invented in America. Unlike the pav, Phar Lap and lamingtons, Midweek couldn’t ﬁnd any hint that Australia had pinched 500 from New Zealand as well as the States. The Carterton card club has been meeting for over 20 years and plays every week except between Christmas and New Year. There are nearly 30 members and club day generally draws a good crowd. For $4 a session, players are guaranteed a good game of cards, friendly banter and a cup of tea. One of the founding members of the club, Jenny, was “bought up with the game”, her parents being

“champion players”, and her teammates, Joy, Marilyn and Lesley, acknowledged she was a “very, very good” player. Joy, with 12 years of 500 at the club under her belt, is also an experienced player and has been an important mentor to Marilyn. According to some players, to win the game requires a healthy dose of luck. “If you don’t get the cards, you can’t play.” Many, like Marilyn, come for the company: “I love the playing, but it is the social side.” New players are always welcome and will ﬁnd a wealth of 500 knowledge in the group to get newbies started or help hone the skills of old hands.

Marilyn has even invented a holder to help players like Maureen, who has had a stroke and has limited use of her left arm, hold her cards. Made out of two CDs sandwiched together and covered in green felt, it holds the cards snuggly and securely. Kiwi ingenuity at its best. • 500 card club meets every Wednesday at the Carterton Courthouse 1pm-4pm. For more information contact Val Bedingﬁeld 027 44 38412.

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uring summer, we are all going to be out and about more, and we will see bugs start to spread through our communities. We have seen some cases such as Measles reappear in our communities, and is a timely reminder to make sure you, your whānau and tamariki are up to date on their immunisations.

Many illnesses such as Measles are preventable and are part of the childhood immunisation schedule. Missed out on some of them? It’s not too late to catch up. You can speak with your GP or healthcare provider to see which immunisations you may have missed. Many continue to be available for the whole whānau for free.

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You can book appointments online at: www.practiceplus.nz or call the team on 0800 7722 7587.

If you live in Wairarapa and haven’t enrolled in general practice, you can access Practice Plus during the day until 10pm, and at weekends and public holidays from 8am to 8pm and speak with a doctor over video consultation.

Our doctors can help you in a similar way that general practice doctors can, including prescriptions, requesting tests and referrals for specialist appointments. Appointment costs are similar to seeing a doctor in person, including CSC Card Holders for $19.50. Know where to go if you need medical care this summer!

8 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Students from Whare Āwhina Supported Learning Centre perform kapa haka at their end of year prizegiving. PHOTO/JULIA MAHONY

Ending the year full of beans Julia Mahony

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A pop-up coffee bar at Wairarapa College last week was a tasty celebration for students who have completed barista training. Five students from the school’s Whare Āwhina Supported Learning Centre [SLC] have been on work placement with Laura Hutchinson, owner of Shotz Coffee Hatch in Masterton. Hutchinson has been training the teenagers in coffee and other hot drink making from her

The Wairarapa College barista team, from left: Laura Hutchinson [Shotz owner], Rhion Cobb, Cody Walker, Alex Walsh, Lachie Dunbar and Harry Baylis. Absent: Ava Saba. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

little shop opposite Countdown supermarket. The school coﬀee bar was a chance for them to show their skills – while also making themselves

some rather delicious drinks. Hutchinson’s coﬀee suppliers, Sublime Coﬀee Roasters, sponsored the training opportunity.

Barista training was just one of many job experiences sampled by SLC students and included gardening, laundry work, Reduced to Clear, helping the school nurse, GoZone, Mahi Tahi Tatou Charitable Trust, St John, Chanel Court and the Wairarapa College hostel. Last Wednesday, the SLC hosted whānau at their end-of-year concert and prizegiving. Performances included kapa haka, pepeha, drama recitals and speeches by the students.

Glitzy wreath wows clients There’s no mistaking it’s Christmas at the Cutting Edge hair salon in Solway, Masterton. The shop’s ceiling is bedecked with a two-metre wide Christmas wreath, bulging with baubles, beads and blooms. Stylists Erin and Kerry, whose services are fully booked until Christmas, said it was a pleasure to work beneath the wreath. The piece was designed by Catherine McKinlay of Greytown boutique shop, Adelaide Eliza’s. Catherine [with Kerry’s help] took about 6.5 hours to complete and install the metalframed wreath. PHOTO/JULIA MAHONY

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COMMUNITY NEWS CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL Our wastewater treatment ponds, a much-discussed project which began in my first term as Mayor more than a decade ago, were opened for use. It is gratifying to see the years of hard work come to fruition.

Councillor Kōrero Hon. Ron Mark

Our first full year as Council is coming to an end and December provides us all with a moment to reflect our achievements, lessons to learn, and an optimistic look ahead to another year of opportunity for Carterton’s community.

Looking back at 2023, Council’s achievements this year should not be underestimated. Our team has risen to the challenge and completed a range of complex projects which will future proof pour infrastructure for years to come.

Farm purchase brings CDC closer to environmental goal

to making more progress as a team. It has been rewarding to work with colleagues with such a wide breath of skills and knowledge, and although we do not always agree on every topic, we remain committed to doing our best for Carterton.

This summer will also see our municipal water supply boosted by additional storage and treatment technologies, adding a level of resilience to our potable water service.

The coming year presents an exciting range of challenges ahead and the coming year will be a time of great significance for council and community. Given the external pressure we face, this may be our last LTP process as a Carterton District Council, so we must ensure that our community’s voice is heard and recorded for any successor

Our elected representatives has worked together well and while it has been a steep learning curve, even for us with significant governance experience, we look forward

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• Reopens from Monday 8 Chief Executive Geoff Hamilton said the Council needed to act quickly so as not to miss out on land that was fit for purpose and in an ideal location. “The purchase of this land provides Council with the option to discharge to an additional 85 Hectares – an area big enough to fulfil our strategy during the consented irrigation window.

Our new wastewater reservoirs, opened this year, has helped increase the amount of treated wastewater being discharged to land over time again.

“It’s important to note that the purchase does not commit us to expanding the land-based discharge strategy, merely provides us with options. We will be seeking community input on whether further expansion should occur, outlining the costs and benefits of doing so.”

The latest figures showed more than 20% of treated wastewater being discharged to land, compared to 5% in 2015. Our consent with Greater Wellington Regional Council (GWRC) means we must discharge treated wastewater onto land and end the discharge of treated wastewater discharge into the Mangatārere Stream.

Public consultation around the purchase and the future use of the land will occur in April 2024 as part of our Long-Term Plan process.

The Council has been seeking to acquire additional land to expand irrigation of treated wastewater to accommodate the increase. The opportunity for Council to purchase additional land on Matarawa Road adjoining the current Council-owned land has recently become a reality and a rare opportunity to cater for increased demand for wastewater activities.

The Sale and Purchase Agreement for this property will be settled in March 2024, at which stage the Council will consult with the public regarding the purchase, options for the site and the potential impact on Rates.

As a Long-Term Plan year, Council will be committed to listening to our people as we shape the plan. It is a real opportunity to take on board what Carterton has to say, and to keep the connections to our people open as a priority. Be that a reshaped territorial authority, or a Water Service Entity, our people’s wishes must be foremost in the conversation. On behalf of Council and elected members, I would like to wish our Carterton Community a restful and relaxing holiday season, a very merry Christmas and health and prosperity in 2024.

HE PITOPITO KŌRERO

- IKAROA RAWHITI

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January 2024

Council has an unconditional agreement to purchase an 85-hectare parcel of land adjacent to its new wastewater reservoirs at Daleton Farm that could see the expansion of its strategy to remove the discharge of treated wastewater into waterways.

entities.

• Building and resource

Transfer Station

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• Closed: Christmas Day, New Years Day only.

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• Deadline is Wednesday 13

• Collections on Tuesday 26

December. We will publish non-urgent LIM reports when we open in the New Year.

December and Tuesday 2 January.

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Building & Planning

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• Applications submitted the following dates will not be lodged until Thursday 11 January, the first day in 2024 for processing Building

• The first inspection time in 2024 will be 9am, Tuesday 9 January.

Ikaroa Rawhiti is the name of one of the longest electorates. This matches the meaning for Ikaroa or long fish. The fish of course is Maui’s or the North Island. Ikaroa is also the name for the Milky Way. The east coast is one of the best places in the world to see the Milky Way Rawhiti is the crossing of the sun across a place like a horizon. This is because we are one of the first places to see the new day.

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We know this summer is going to be hot and dry, so to help people prepare for restrictions, we’re offering 30 free 200L water tanks to gold card and community services cardholders who live in Carterton.

All you need to do to go in the draw is fill out the online form. Winners will need to show us their card and proof of address to confirm eligibility.

There will be weekly draws between 1 December 2023 and 26 January 2024. Tanks can be collected from our office on Holloway Street or delivered to your address. Our waters team can even help

Paper entry forms are available at the council office, Events Centre, and in the December Carterton Crier. Visit cdc.govt.nz/freewatertanks to enter, or call into our offices at 28 Holloway St for a paper form.

HAVE YOUR SAY AND TELL US WHAT YOU THINK go to our website: cdc.govt.nz, email us on info@cdc.govt.nz or send us your thoughts by mail to: Carterton District Council PO Box 9 | Carterton 5743

12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, December 13, 2023 EDITORIAL

Up the stairs Julia Mahony

Opinion

julia.mahony@age.co.nz

If you haven’t seen the hit video of a recent musical performance at St Andrew’s College in Christchurch, find it on the internet now. One hundred students from the school’s bands and choirs presented a cover of Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven. From the opening bars on an acoustic guitar, the piece was captivating. The lead singer began her low, velvety vocals, before the tempo took off with the ensemble of young musicians and singers, who delivered the rock anthem with atmospheric pizazz to a live audience of 3500. The banging highlight was a guitar solo by Year 13 student Mia Fraser. After the video went volcanic online, Mia appeared on TV breakfast shows, in another welldeserved spotlight. Two hours later, at Wairarapa College, students from Whare

Āwhina Supported Learning Centre [SLC] took to the stage to deliver end-of-year performances to about 60 whānau, former students, staff and guests. It kicked off with some beautiful kapa haka. Then, some students overcame extreme shyness to stand before the audience, speaking or presenting speeches through video, or other devices. The teenagers spoke to their own beats, the silent audience hanging on to every word. There were no live musicians, no high-tech spotlighting, or jaw-dropping crescendos. There was no pressure, or rush, to stay in rhythm. Each student was given time to be celebrated for individual achievements and for working as a team, demonstrating that with the right supportive environment, every student can shine. We learnt about the students’ passions. Vinnie has a great love of animals and can mimic them. Just like Mia from Christchurch, Alex of

Greytown plays the guitar and his love of drama has led to paid acting work. Harry told us about sharks and his goal to swim with them; Sam talked about his favourite WWE wrestler; Rhion explained why she’s a fan of That Girl Lay Lay; Cody introduced us to his best friend, Dublin the dog. Mei Ling, Liam, Ivy and Jamie expressed how much they love and appreciate their families, while Taylor spoke about his friend Adam. Hanna said she finds joy in eating lunch with her friends. Amber, Anaru, Ava and Alex gave their pepeha in te reo Māori, Arthur wowed the audience with his knowledge of India and Lachie told us about his pet bull, Ferdinand, who has 22 girlfriends. Kursharn showed off his amazing designer tie. The group said farewell to Sam Neal, who is graduating from the SLC with honours in athletics,

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among many other things. The students were presented with achievement certificates, trophies and cups. Keira’s joy when receiving an accolade was just delightful, as was her reaction when she spotted her whānau in the audience. Whare Āwhina SLC’s head of department Amanda Kawana, dressed as a Christmas stocking, read a long list of activities students completed in 2023 – sailing, drama, 10pin bowling, balloon art, Rippa rugby, an overnight stay at Wellington Zoo, Showquest, a trip to GoZone, badminton, cooking, basketball and visits from Pūkaha Wildlife Centre. Tributes were paid to former students – medalwinning Special Olympian Josh Taylor and the late

Grace Yeats. The students’ presentations were reflected with pride and warmth from the audience, as whānau laughed, applauded and acknowledged the hard work of the teenagers, Whare Āwhina staff and volunteers. This year at Whare Āwhina SLC has been action-packed and “exhilarating and exhausting, but we would not have it any other way. We want more, we offer more and we achieve more,” Amanda said. At every school in Wairarapa, students are navigating their stairways. Some do it in the spotlight, others ascend quietly backstage. Some have an escalator, others a wonky ladder. Each one deserves applause and support.

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Do you own or have shares in Māori land in Wairarapa? The Wairarapa Combined District Plan has been reviewed to make sure it reflects our current legislation and other regulations, and provides clear objectives, policies, and rules to manage the effects of land use activities on the environment. The Proposed Plan was notified on 11 October 2023. If you are an owner or a shareholder in Māori land under Te Ture Whenua Maori Act 1993, we want to make you aware that under the Proposed Wairarapa Combined District Plan your land is to be zoned Māori Purpose Zone. If you do not want to have your property zoned Māori Purpose you will need to make a submission to request your property be changed to the original zone. Submissons close 19 December 2023. For information on the Proposed District Plan, including the Māori Purpose Zone and how to make a submission, head to: www.wairarapaplan.co.nz If you have any questions, please email our planning team on: planning@mstn.govt.nz

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FIVE MINUTES WITH ...

Elissa Smith, art tutor at Masterton Art Club and Gladstone School As a child, I spent a lot of time… in the garden, watching insects, climbing trees and enjoying nature. I would love more time to… paint, draw and do more gardening. My favourite local shop is… Masterton Pet Shop in Dixon St, as I take my grandson there and he knows all the animals. The most awe-inspiring place I’ve visited in Wairarapa is… Pūkaha Wildlife Centre. The thing that really makes me smile is… birdsong. The superpower I would like is… mind reading. The best souvenir I’ve picked up anywhere in the

world is… a scarab beetle in a perspex paperweight. I have an unusual collection of… insect paperweights. I was quite keen on becoming an entomologist. The most famous person I’ve met is… Waimarama Taumaunu, netball coach and former international netball player. We were playing in the same game in Masterton, so didn’t get a chance to talk. I once won a raffle or prize draw of… 2nd division Lotto of $17,000 in 2005. With the money, we bought one of the first Suzuki Swift cars to arrive in New Zealand. It’s a blue one and we still have it. My favourite artists are... Rita Angus, Nancy Titchborne and Vincent van Gogh, because they were all masters of their craft.

I discovered I was good at art when... I was at primary school and went to a Saturday art class, at what was then the Wairarapa Arts Centre. We did art on the floor, with newspaper spread out.

Bolt if you just get up off your chair and run.

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In January I’ll be… a grandmother to my second grandchild, due on Christmas Eve.

My favourite art medium is… watercolours, soft pastels, pen sketching [I belong to an urban sketching group] and oils. A gallery I’ve always wanted to visit is... The Louvre in Paris. Something people don’t know about artists is… art takes practice. You can’t expect to run like Usain

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New exhibitions in bloom for summer Aratoi director Sarah McClintock loves the variety of shows coming to the gallery this summer. “The exhibitions are all so wonderfully unique,” she said. “We are excited to show off some North Island talent, from Greytown’s Tatyana Kulida’s still life works, to the Bay of Plenty’s LeaAnne Sheather, it is a joy to have these exceptional artists exhibiting with us in the main gallery over the summer period.” Sheather’s exhibition Handle with Care explores the wonder within nature and the unguarded, transcendent moments she has with the natural world. Sheather’s current practice involves creating 2D and 3D textile and collaged art. These works

include highly detailed fabrications that depict an imaginary construct called Island of Woo. These small-scale constructions are a direct response to the abundance of life she witnesses every day when she regularly explores the beach and bush reserves near her home. She pays close attention to details, which she describes as being like mini landscapes. She describes how even the smallest of space can teem with exuberant layers of life. Larger works continue to explore our interconnectedness and interdependency with all life forms. They include freeform embroideries and collages. They depict the lines, patterns and wave-like layers that she

saw in dreams and visions which reveal what interconnections might look like. In the Main Gallery alongside Sheather is Kulida’s exhibition Wairarapa Felt which focuses on her experiences from her home and the scenes, objects and experiences from the region she now calls home. Her exquisite oil paintings of flowers, landscapes and fruit give us a glimpse of her life in Wairarapa. “These works are an intimate reflection of what my home life is like, living in the area, having an opportunity to grow and make things, painting en plein air and in a more

Lea-Anne Sheather, Sustained Beholding, 2023, recycled materials, blanket, silk, linen, polyester, beads, filler, acrylic paint, wood and thread. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

immediate presence and experience of life. “‘Home is where the heart is’ and this exhibition is a testament to me finding my heart here in the Wairarapa,” she said.

• Tatyana Kulida: Wairarapa Felt December 9 to March 10 • Lea-Anne Sheather: Handle with Care December 9 to March 10

Beanies, blankets, booties for babies Bella Cleary

bella.cleary@age.co.nz

To welcome them into the world, babies born in Wairarapa Hospital are gifted with a blanket or knitwear lovingly stitched together by a local quilter or knitter. Last week, the hospital held a morning tea to thank the many hands involved in crafting the donated items. A range of community groups receive orders and referrals regarding who needs what from Plunket, Whaiora, and the hospital. Janet Morrison, president of the Wairarapa branch of the New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes, said the federation donates hundreds of items each year in the region.

“There’s a lot of people struggling out there, so we have a lot of community donating going on,” Morrison said. “There was recently a shortage of bassinet blankets, so when there’s a specific need like that we’ll try to help.” There are 10 institute groups in Wairarapa’s branch of the federation. Morrison believes there have been 700 items donated to many organisations. Another prolific crafting group, Quilting Aroha, is responsible for the donation of hundreds of baby quilts – each a different print and sewn together with immaculate stitching. There is a branch in Masterton and Carterton, and Masterton member Peta Campbell said last year her group

Peta Campbell and Rosie Knight are members of the Masterton branch of Quilting Aroha. PHOTO/BELLA CLEARY

made 352 quilts. “We sometimes get overwhelmed with orders, so then the branches work together.” Wairarapa Hospital maternity care worker Suzanne Cramer-Roberts said all the ladies who contributed are fabulous. “The stuff that comes through is magnificent,” Cramer-Roberts said. “Some knit the whole

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE NEW YEAR TO OUR DOGGIE COMMUNITY Now that the silly season is upon us, a few handy hints for keeping our canine companions happy:

y If you are going away, let your neighbours know someone else will be calling in to look after your pets. y Be careful with doors and gates over Christmas – not everyone will be as dog-minded as you. y Don’t over-feed your dog during the festive period and remember: chocolate is poisonous to dogs. y Don’t give a dog as a Christmas gift unless it has been requested (and responsible adults are onboard). Make sure your details are up to date so we can reunite you with your dog if they go for a wander. Details can be updated by filling out our online form at: www.mstn.govt.nz Thinking of giving a dog a home? Visit the SPCA website at www.spca.nz/centre/masterton-centre or phone them on 0800 467 732 to see the dogs currently available for adoption.

caboodle set, from beanies to booties. We couldn’t do it without them.” Mentioning the bassinet blanket shortage brought up earlier by Morrison, Cramer-Roberts said the knitting speed displayed by the groups’ members is extraordinary. “I said we were running out of quilts at the end of winter, as they tend to drop off 10, but it’s still

so damn cold,” CramerRoberts said. “A week later, it was like, ‘Oh, here they come!’” Noting how appreciative everyone was to receive a quilt or knitted good, Cramer-Roberts said everyone who contributed deserved a major thank you. “It’s the love that’s interwoven with what they knit.”

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Connections to avoid feeling lonely Volunteer:

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Christmas can be a challenging time if you’re feeling lonely. However by taking proactive steps to stay connected and engaged, you can help combat those feelings and create a sense of purpose and contentment for yourself. Whether it’s reaching out to loved ones, volunteering, creating new traditions, or joining social groups, there are many things you can do to make this time of year feel more meaningful; to ﬁnd connection and community.

Reach out:

The Christmas holidays can be a great opportunity to reconnect with the people in your life, who you may not have seen or talked to in a while. Make a list of friends and family members you’d like to catch up with and reach out to schedule a time to get together or just to chat. If you are unable to get together in person, a phone call or online chat can make all the diﬀerence in helping you feel connected during the holiday season.

Giving back to others can be a great way to combat loneliness and help you feel more purposeful during the holidays. Look for local volunteer opportunities at food banks, shelters, charities that provide a free Christmas meal, or other organisations that align with your interests. Not only will you be helping others, but you’ll be meeting new people and be a part of the community.

Gather fellow ‘orphans’:

If you’re going to be alone or lonely on Christmas Day, you won’t be the only one. Seek out friends, acquaintances, neighbours and colleagues in the same situation and suggest a get-together on Christmas Day. Perhaps a pot-luck meal, brunch, lunch, picnic, or barbecue. You will be surprised by how successful something like this can be.

Join a group:

It could be a book club, running group or crafting circle, joining a social group can be a great way to meet new people. Our Citizens Advice Bureau has a Community Directory and you would be surprised by how many diﬀerent types of groups

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Practise self care:

Loneliness can be challenging and it’s important to take care of yourself. Make time for activities that relax you and make you happy. Whether it’s reading, yoga, going for a walk, or watching something you would enjoy on television, self-care can help boost your mood and resilience. The key is to focus on things that you enjoy and help you feel contented.

Plan your day:

If you are going to be alone on Christmas Day and dread it, try to shift your mindset and think of it as a ‘me’ day; a chance to do exactly what you want. We are so lucky here in Wairarapa, we have lovely parks in all our towns, the beach is relatively nearby – you can treat yourself to exploring something new – take a picnic down to the park for lunch and perhaps invite someone else who will otherwise be alone. You can explore

by bike, on foot, or drive, perhaps taking a new book with you. Loneliness can be overwhelming at times. We at Citizens Advice Bureau do not want you to be sad on Christmas Day – try some of the above suggestions and you may ﬁnd you can combat that lonely feeling and enjoy the day.

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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS Masterton District Council wishes all residents and visitors a happy and safe festive season.

Masterton Transfer Station and Recycling Centre Christmas Day Monday 25 December

Closed

Please enjoy all that the Masterton District has to offer, from our award-winning parks, recreation trails, skatepark, and playgrounds to the delights of our coastal communities and the Tararua Range.

Boxing Day Tuesday 26 December

10am - 4pm

Wednesday 27 - Friday 29 December

7:30am - 4:30pm

Saturday 30 December

8:30am - 4:30pm

Sunday 31 December

10am - 4pm

New Year’s Day Monday 1 January

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Tuesday 2 January

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Wednesday 3 January

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Take care as you travel around the district, and please look out for each other. Below are the opening hours of some of our key services during the holiday period. We’re looking forward to a great 2024!

Queen Street Customer Service Centre and Waiata House opening hours Closing

12 noon, Friday 22 December

Re-opening

9am, Monday 8 January (normal hours resume)

Masterton District Library

Masterton kerbside collections All urban collections move one day ahead. (For example, if your rubbish is usually collected on a Friday, it will be a Saturday pickup instead). Commercial collections do not change.

Castlepoint Transfer Station Operating normal hours

Closing

12 noon, Friday 22 December

Re-opening

9:30am, Wednesday 3 January (normal hours resume)

Wairarapa Archive Closing

12 noon, Friday 22 December

Re-opening

1pm, Wednesday 3 January (normal hours resume)

Trust House Recreation Centre Christmas Day Monday 25 December

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Boxing Day Tuesday 26 December

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Wednesday 27 - Sunday 21 December

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New Year’s Day Monday 1 January

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Tuesday 2 January - Sunday 7 January

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Monday 8 January

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Riversdale Beach Transfer Station Christmas Eve Sunday 24 December

1:30 - 3pm

Wednesday 27 December

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Sunday 31 December

1:30 - 3pm

Wednesday 3 January

Normal summer hours resume

Beach kerbside collections Monday collections on 25 December and 1 January will be delayed until Tuesday 26 December and Tuesday 2 January. Extra collections will occur every Friday between 22 December 2023 and 26 January 2024

18 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Advertorial

New show to hook viewers Rebecca King

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A new television show documenting the region’s landscapes and abundant fishing opportunities is looking to catch viewers’ attention. ‘Hooked Up’, hosted by “local celebrity angler” Anton Persico – has premiered on Wairarapa TV. Persico, a seasoned angler, will entertain and educate viewers with tips and tricks to fishing in local waters, and hopes other anglers will glean information and inspiration from the show to enhance their own fishing experiences. Persico said he’ll be happy if the show inspires young people to get off the PlayStation and explore their regional backyard. “Over the past few years, I have found myself getting more enjoyment capturing fish on film rather than rod and reel,” Persico said. “Don’t get me wrong, I still like getting hooked up, but it’s really cool when you can capture an epic moment to share with others. With a little push from a close friend and approval from Toby Mills

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Saved by the quotes Comment – Pick ‘n Mix

Graeme Burnard As has been my habit in my last column before Christmas over the years, I would like to share some of the wonderful quotes I have added to my collection. I started collecting these little gems after reading a quote from Queen Elizabeth I. As a funeral celebrant, I am always looking for the right words to say at a funeral and I found this remarkable quotation from QEI. “Grief never ends, but it changes. It is a passage, not a place to stay. Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith. It is the price of love.” Beautiful words from someone who sent so many people to their deaths and caused so much grief to so many families, but the words resonated with me and I have used them numerous times at funerals. That was the very ﬁrst quote I wrote in my book three years ago and I have been collecting them ever since. So, here are some of the treasures I have discovered in 2023.

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“Housework is so thankless. You vacuum the whole house and six weeks later, you have to do it again. What is the point?” – Rachel King “Santa Claus has the right idea. Visit people once a year.” – Victor Borge “Society is like a stew. If you don’t stir it up once in a while, a layer of scum ﬂoats to the top.” – Edwards Abbey “Too much agreement kills a chat.” – Eldridge Cleaver “You cannot shake hands with a clenched ﬁst.” – Indira Gandhi “Give me a smart idiot over a stupid genius any day.” – Samuel Goldwyn “I’m not a vegetarian because I love animals. I’m a vegetarian because I hate plants.” – Alan Whitney Brown “Let the wife make the husband glad to come home and let the husband make her sorry to see him leave.” – Martin Luther [before you throw the sexist book at me, this was written in the early 1500s and I think the words are

quite beautiful because it is simply a message about love]. “It’s sad to grow old but nice to ripen.” – Brigitte Bardot “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” – Zig Ziglar “Ruin your teenager’s day by looking in their general direction.” – Anon “Rude people go around the world like it’s their personal footstool and everyone in it, is just there to shine their boots.” – Anon “Everywhere is within walking distance, if you have the time.” – Steven Wright “Don’t sweat the petty things and don’t pet the sweaty things.” – George Carlin “You can’t rock the boat, if they push you out.” – Anon “Always remember, you are absolutely unique. Just like everybody else.” – Margaret Mead “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle “The trouble with the rat race is that even if you win, you’re still a rat.” – Lily Tomlin “To eat well in England, you should have breakfast

three times a day.” – Somerset Maugham “Old age is always 10 years older than I am.” – Bernard Baruch “I have big plans for this evening. I’m going to sit down in one room until it’s time to go and lie down in another.” – Anon “I may not have gone where I intended to go, but I think I have ended up where I needed to be.” – Douglas Adams “The only new thing in the world, is the history you don’t know.” – Harry Truman “I am quitting my job to pursue my true passion. Not having a job.” – Anon “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot “Not every person can be an artist. We need people to run stuﬀ.” – Taika Waititi “My wife and I tried three or four time in the last 40 years to have breakfast together, but it was so disagreeable, we had to stop.” – Winston Churchill And my favourite for the year: “The ﬁtness trainer asked what kind of squat I was accustomed to doing. I said, diddly.” – Anon A very happy Christmas to you all.

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PĀUA M AC 2 A N N UA L U P DAT E Each year, the Pāua Management Area Council for the lower North Island (PāuaMAC 2) likes to share with the Wairarapa community what it is doing to contribute to better management of the pāua fishery around our shared coastline. For the most part, commercial pāua diving occurs between near Cape Turnagain in the North, to Turakirae Point in the South.

CHRISTMAS COMMERCIAL DIVING CLOSURE The local pāua fishing industry will be voluntarily suspending diving again over the 2023-2024 festive summer season along the Wairarapa coastal area, as a goodwill gesture to the Wairarapa community. This season the closure will be from 20 December 2023 to 10 January 2024. Our dive teams are aware that this is the peak fishing period when many are on holiday and families are taking advantage of the chance to harvest kaimoana. Pāua gathering, sharing a feed and introducing mokopuna to a tradition of responsibly sharing a valued resource, is something we all want to see continue. We hope that our gesture will help enhance that experience for recreational and customary fishers.

While he was badly shaken at the time the diver has returned to work. He hasn’t let the incident spoil his enjoyment of diving, though maybe not at that particular spot ! Many thanks are due to the Ngawi locals who supported the diver and to everyone who has shown concern for his safety. A White shark was seen in the same spot the next day from a boat, and this sighting was also shared with locals. Our divers very rarely encounter such big sharks along the Wairarapa coast. If you are fond of diving for a feed you shouldn’t be put off by incidents like this. Take a few sensible precautions, for example; GPR units and electronic reporting tablet required for our dive boats

ABOUT US Almost all the professional divers making their living from the PAU2 fishery are small, family businesses catching a mix of quota they own or lease from other quota owners. The leasing arrangements are done on an annual basis. For example, Moana New Zealand, a fully iwi-owned company, holds its own quota but has ongoing business relationships with individual dive crews to harvest the catch. It is also convenient for owners of smaller parcels of quota, as many individual Iwi are, to be able to contract a trusted dive crew to catch their quota when it is not cost effective to do it themselves. About 15 dive teams work the Wairarapa coast, diving from the shore or working from outboard-powered trailerable boats. Most are based and live in or near the Wairarapa area. In addition a couple of larger vessels can also be seen occasionally anchored off shore, with diving done from Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). All these vessels are identified by having a registration number and name clearly visible on the hull or cabin. You will find our harvesting crews approachable, friendly, willing to help, and always keen to yarn!

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• dive with a buddy • avoid change of light morning and evening, low light or murky sea conditions • don’t dive near major seal colonies, especially when there are lots of pups around. • don’t attach fish to yourself if spearfishing, use a float line instead. • If you see a big shark, don’t panic, leave the water in a calm way as soon as you can. And you should be fine to enjoy gathering a feed. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PĀUA WE CATCH? Like the majority of New Zealand commercial pāua catch, Wairarapa pāua are usually destined for the premium Asian market. This market peaks at Chinese New Year, this season that falls on February 10th 2024 and marks the start of the auspicious Year of the Dragon. While much is exported in the highly sought after and traditional canned market, a significant and growing proportion of the catch is exported live, whole Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) and as other value added product lines including nutraceuticals. However increasing quantities are also sold domestically. Auckland is the main domestic market, but it is easy to source pāua and pāua products online from a number of New Zealand companies, or as patties and similar at your local fish and chip shop. Increasing numbers of restaurants are featuring pāua dishes also. Of course in the Wairarapa area we are fortunate to have the award winning local company, Tora Collective, who supply fresh caught pāua on demand as the weather and season allow.

Did you know how pāua fishing is monitored? Commercial harvesting of pāua is closely monitored by Fisheries New Zealand (FNZ). Prior to going fishing in New Zealand all vessels must: • have a fully qualified skipper to run their vessels • be registered to fish and carry a Fishing Permit; • electronically record all catch as it comes aboard in daily catch reports to be digitally transmitted to FNZ by midnight of the fishing day. • carry a Geospatial Position Reporting (GPR) unit aboard which automatically transmits where the vessel is at any time to FNZ Electronic and Global Position Reporting allows FNZ to monitor in real time where all our boats are, monitor catch and match it against ACE entitlements, focus compliance activity if needed, and randomly audit vessels. This information is also a key data input for monitoring the health of the fishery, to ensure it remains sustainable for future generations. Its a big effort and can be onerous, but Wairarapa divers have an important role to play in ensuring the sustainability of this shared pāua fishery.

Working diver offshore from Palliser Lighthouse A SHARK ENCOUNTER In early November there were a flurry of sensational media reports about an encounter one of our divers had with a Great White Shark on the Wairarapa. These kinds of incidents are thankfully very rare, and luckily in this case no injury was suffered by the diver.

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The incident happened as follows; About 9am Thursday morning a commercial paua diver was attacked by a great white shark while diving in about 4m of water at Kupe’s sail near Ngawi. He’d just surfaced from a freedive when he felt a bump and looked down to see his right leg, which was extended, his left foot and both fins in the shark’s mouth, which had come up from underneath him. He instinctively yanked his legs up, the right leg of his wetsuit and right bootie were cut through and both fins were ripped off on the shark’s teeth but thankfully he was not injured. He was right next to the rocky shore and immediately climbed out of the water to safety onto the reef and was later able to rejoin the boat. The crew then sent an alert to other divers in the area.

PāuaMAC 2 wishes you and your families a happy Christmas and New Year and hope that your fishing is safe and enjoyable.

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Look back to the seeds of failure

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Why did it happen?

Often when we think about why something went wrong we will only go back as far as the time shortly before the event. For example, for a job interview that goes badly wrong we might think about the very poor night’s sleep we had before the interview, blaming our tiredness for not being able to adequately answer questions in the pressure of the interview. However, if we looked back a little further we might see that the lack of sleep was due to the fact that we were anxious about the interview and we were anxious because we hadn’t put in the preparation that we know we should have, to be ready for it. For just about every situation we go into, how we feel will depend on how prepared we are for it. When things don’t work out, we need to look back to the point in which the seeds of failure were planted. We might not be able to do anything about it this time, but we can prevent the same thing from happening the next time a similar situation or

Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson opportunity arises.

How to achieve or get through anything

Some wonderful advice was shared today by the recently retired All Blacks mental skills coach, Gilbert Enoka. When asked about the mindset of great players, Enoka responded that there are two things he sees as more important than the concept of mindset, these being structure and discipline. For almost anything we face, the way through is to put a structure in place, essentially a plan and process to work through, then have the discipline to stick to and implement it. Take any challenge you’re facing, from a goal such as a half marathon, or something that is imposed upon you; it could be an unexpected redundancy, then take the time to work out a structure to address it, taking into account all considerations. Once the structure is there,

commit to implementing it, even when the challenge can seem almost insurmountable. Doing so will be both empowering and satisfying, knowing that you are taking some sort of control over the situation.

Things will actually be quite hard

Something that is incredibly useful to know is that many things in life will actually be quite hard. We’d like to think that there will be an easy path to achieving or doing just about anything, but the truth is that we will face many challenges and obstacles on our journeys through life. Rather than seeing this as a negative we should instead embrace it, knowing that we will need to be prepared and willing to push ourselves to get so many of the things we want and in doing so we will become stronger, able to do more for our next

target, accomplishment or goal.

Choices

Stephen Curry is the greatest three point shooter in the history of the NBA. Many would also consider him to be one of the greatest players of all time, having led The Golden Stare Warriors to four NBA titles. Looking back on his career, many didn’t pick Curry to succeed, thinking

he lacked the size and strength to compete at the highest level. He wasn’t highly recruited out of high school and ended up playing for a lesser known college. However, something that Curry did have was a mother who, when Curry’s father was pushing him hard to work on his game, said that he had two choices, one being to give up the hard work and

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the other being to keep on going. It’s clear what choice Curry did make and the hard work has paid oﬀ tremendously. Not too many of us will be NBA stars, but we all do something, from raising a family to being a school principal. In whatever we do we have choices; we can do things to the best of our ability, giving it everything, or we can just cruise along. I’m not saying that either

us are right or wrong, but I am acknowledging that really hard work is far more likely to lead to great results than simply doing enough to get by.

Positive content

There is an incredibly large amount of negative and upsetting content that we could be exposed to on a daily basis. One simply needs to turn on the news to be exposed to atrocities that are so shocking it’s

hard to believe they could actually have happened. Content of this nature can be overwhelming, giving us a sense that the world is more bad than good, that things are going to get worse and that the future ahead of us will become increasingly worse. We need to be deliberate in counterbalancing this. In doing so, we need to be proactive, to ﬁnd the positive content ourselves and make it obvious to us. This could be by looking back in history to times that were just so terrible, but are now signiﬁcantly better. Two examples of this are the nations of Cambodia and Rwanda; for both, the future would once have seemed impossibly bleak, yet both countries have rebuilt from the brink of despair to become places where communities thrive. We can also surround ourselves with books, podcasts, movies and all other forms of content that present positivity and hope. For me, a great example of this is anything by the wonderful School of Life organisation. For others it could be the novels of Jane Austen or the music of Bobby McFerrin, whatever takes your fancy. The point is that we need to take control of what we are exposing ourselves to, as opposed to being swept up in the negativity and hatred that could otherwise overwhelm us.

Hang in there

I just watched one of my favourite sporting memories. It’s Steven Bradbury winning the gold medal in the 1000m short track speed skating event at the 2002 Winter Olympics. The thing about the medal that is so incredible is that Bradbury was coming last of the five finalists in the last lap, but the four in front of him all tripped and fell on the final corner, allowing him to skate over the line in first place to claim the gold. There are a couple of things about Bradbury that really impress me. The first is that he qualified for an Olympic final and the second that he never gave up, even when he started to fall behind near the end of the race, despite the fact that he was falling out of contention. As it was, he only just crossed the line first, as one of the other skaters quickly got to his feet to cross the line just after Bradbury. Bradbury is a testament to hanging in there. Doing this took him to the top of the Olympic podium against all the odds. When others might have given up, he gave it his all, even when it was very unlikely that he would medal. None of us know how things are going to turn out in so many ways. What we can learn from Bradbury is the benefit of not giving up, even when the odds really do seem to be stacked against us.

Blobbing out

When I got home from work one night recently, I got a few things sorted, then blobbed out watching reality TV – Squid Games [the new reality version] and Survivor UK. I’m going to watch another episode of Survivor and am really looking forward to it. I am someone who takes pride in being productive and making the most of my time. I exercise pretty much everyday; read positive content; meditate; learn and am very consistent with all of these positive habits and routines. However, I also see the need to crash out and do the opposite, such as binge watching trashy reality TV shows, which I ﬁnd so relaxing and do it for no other purpose other than I really like doing so. Yes, I’ll always maintain my positive habits, as they have taken me to where I am now, but I’ll also have the guilty pleasures, as they really do add that extra touch of enjoyment to my life as I crash in front of my screen on a Tuesday night. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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24 December, 5pm Christingle Family Service at Gladstone Church 24 December, 10.45pm Christmas Carols and Communion 25 December, 9.30am Family Christmas Communion

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Te Rangimārie Marae, 131 Cole St, Masterton 24 December, 9.30am Eucharist 24 December, 7pm Family Service on the Atea 25 December, 9.30am Eucharist

15 December, 6.00pm Carol Service at St Andrew’s Upper Plain 17 December, 7pm 9 Lessons and Carols at St Matthew’s 24 December, 4pm Family Christmas Experience at St Matthew’s 24 December, 6.30pm Family Communion at St Andrew’s Upper Plain 24 December 11pm Candlelight Carols and Communion at St Matthew’s 25 December, 9.30am Family Communion at St Matthew’s

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CHRISTMAS Greytown Christmas Parade

Community lunches on Christmas Day:

Keep your afternoon clear for the Greytown Christmas Parade on Saturday, 16 December, starting at 1.30pm.

making it all possible. Westpac Life Flight has also gotten involved, and Greytown Menz Shed is delivering Santa’s sleigh.

The Greytown Community Board Trust has helped with the cost of traffic management,

Entry is free for parade floats, and Terry hopes the event can bring all the local clubs, schools,

Carols at Greytown’s Cobblestones From 4pm on Saturday 16 December, straight after the Christmas Parade, join in the festivities and fun at Greytown’s Cobblestones. (Sunday 17 December is the back-up ‘rain day’.)

Free for everyone in need of Christmas love and community Masterton Room at the Inn, Trust House Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon Street. Lunch at Room at the Inn on 25 December starts at 11.30am. For all people or families in need of Christmas love and community. There is no need to book or register. There is Room at the Inn!

Carterton Events Centre, Holloway Street. Bookings for Christmas lunch on 25 December can be made by calling the Events Centre or texting 027 481 8815 by 21 December. Please provide your phone number, the number attending, contact name, address, and phone number. Alternatively, email sue.fleet@xtra.co.nz. Your booking will be confirmed. Doors open around 11.30am, and lunch is served at noon. No charge, but koha box available.

churches, and associations together. Participants will congregate on East St at the junction that meets Jellicoe St before moving down East St to finish at the Greytown Rugby Club to join with the Carols at Cobblestones event.

Koha entry. Join in with the carol singing, dance with a live band, and get into the spirit of things with a visit from Santa.

WAIRARAPA FARMERS’ MARKET: CHRISTMAS MARKET Saturday 16 & 23 December are the final Wairarapa’s Farmers’ Christmas markets before Christmas. You can do all your Christmas shopping in one place! If you’re interested in having a stall for the Christmas Markets, please get in contact with Lyn at lyn@foresthome.nz. Solway Showgrounds. 9am to 1pm. Feel free to dress up in the Christmas spirit because the stall holders certainly will! Bring joy and laugher.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Each year Christmas lights are strung around Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton and to illuminate the tree in the town square. Masterton District Council also runs a register so that anyone who is decorating their property or business can sign up to be listed, to make it easy for the public to find them.

Christmas Service Sunday 24th December at 2pm We are having a special Christmas service at The Little Haven for the Community in which we will remember the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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CHURCH SERVICES Christmas hampers and meals on wheels options Christmas hampers can be ordered from Angel Delivery. There are multiple options to choose from including an ‘Individual Christmas Care Package’ for those who are spending Christmas alone. Go to www.angeldelivery.co.nz. Glenwood Masonic Hospital offers a very popular Meals on Wheels service, with no referral from a health professional required. Special diets and dietary needs can be met. The cost of a main meal, with a complementary dessert, is $12.50. Soup and Sandwiches with the main meal for an extra $7.50. There is no surcharge for orders on public holidays. Deliveries in Masterton are available Monday to Sunday,

Christmas Trees According to tradition, Christmas trees and decorations should go up on the first day of Advent, which is the fourth Sunday before Christmas.

with no charge for delivery. Deliveries in the South Wairarapa are made on Tuesdays. Either fresh or frozen meals are available with a delivery charge of @ 0.45c per km.

in Martinborough. The woodland property nurtures fragrant trees from New Zealand Pine to a variety of North American and European exotics. Twiggy’s tree-labels will guide you through the type of tree to suit your home and decoration style.

This year, the first day of Advent falls on Sunday 3 December 2023.

Phone 06 377 0221 ext: 0 or email gmhadmin@ masonicvillages.co.nz Spotless Services, Masterton Hospital can deliver to your door a Meals on Wheels home cooked hot lunch and dessert, if you are Masterton based.

The real thing One of the happiest times of the year is picking the perfect Christmas tree. With family tradition in mind, fresh tree lovers can stroll around Twiggy Estate’s Christmas Trees

This service requires a referral form from a health professional and deliveries are made Monday to Friday daily. You can always freeze a meal to have another day.

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If you can’t make it to view, you can purchase your chosen tree online and Twiggy’s staff can select it for you. 46c Cromarty Drive, Martinborough www.twiggyestate.co.nz 06 306 9110. Timeless Christmas trees Timeless Christmas trees of all shapes and sizes, can be purchased from Farmers, Briscoes and Warehouse, all based in Masterton.

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We gladly invite you to our Christmas service in which we remember the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ.

24th December 9.30am Regular Service 24th December 7.00pm outside on the Atea. Everyone welcome. Come and hear the Christmas Story. Ideal for families. 25th December Christmas Day 9.30am

Children’s Christmas Production Sunday 17 December 10am

All welcome Christmas Services at Masterton Baptist Church – your home for Christmas 12 Renall Street

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surprise your lady with a gift that is totally for her. “We have a fantastic new range of supportive swimwear, too,” Tina says, “in great prints and colours.” Just in time for Christmas. The right bra or swimming costume can boost your confidence physically (you carry yourself differently) and mentally (you feel good). Great lingerie also allows you to wear the clothes you love. “Do the right thing by yourself,” Tina tells us. “Girl power and loving yourself is important through all the stages of change women go through. We deserve to feel great!” Shalari Boutique Lingerie & Swimwear at 104 Main Street, Greytown. Open seven days. Phone 06 304 7170. Email shop@shalari.co.nz. Website www.shalari.co.nz.

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Thanks to a new partnership between New Zealand’s national weather service MetService and “homegrown agritech experts” HortPlus, Wairarapa and other rural areas across the country will have access to improved weather forecasts that can be used in “new” and “innovative ways.” MetService currently utilises more than 400 weather stations in New Zealand, while HortPlus has a network of close to 100 on orchards and farms. The partnership will see information from the two weather station networks providing more data points for forecasting. MetService business development manager Peter Fisher said the sharing of weather station data is set to be introduced in tranches, with the first station data already being shared and the remainder being shared over the next few months. “You can never have enough data points as a forecaster. Having finer spatial and temporal resolution means we can better verify our forecasts and identify any anomalies with our respective stations,” Fisher said. Along with Wairarapa,

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the partnership will also enhance forecasting in regional rural areas Bay of Plenty and Northland, where the distance between its existing weather stations was the largest. It’s been reported that the agreement will involve data being sent to MetService by HortPlus every 10 minutes. HortPlus director Mike Barley said access to MetService’s vast, high quality weather station network, along with stations of its partners, will “supercharge” the specialist pest, disease, and water management tools HortPlus provides to

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With Christmas just around the corner, there may be times your property is unmanned, and local criminals could be perusing the back roads looking for an opportunity to take what isn’t theirs. According to FMG, almost 15% of farm contents claims in the Wellington/Wairarapa region are for stolen items, and 30% of these claims occur over summer. Here are some tips for heading away over the break: • Don’t announce travel plans in public, on social media, or through answer machines • Have a trusted neighhbour keep an eye on the place, or even better, make it look like someone is home by doing tasks such as clearing the mailbox • Invest in high-quality locks, alarm systems, and security cameras, and display signs showing the security you have in action • While out and about, keep items like smartphones, wallets, handbags, and tools in your vehicle out of sight, or remove them from your vehicle • Lock your sheds, especially if they contain the most stolen items: chainsaws, tools, fuel, and firearms • Keep a register of your assets, a photo file on your phone is an easy start.

www.dairynz.co.nz – 0800 4 DairyNZ – 0800 4 324 7969 Farmers encourages data sharing agreements to help benefit farmers, growers, and the community. “The emergence of new technologies and more affordable private weather stations is seeing a rapid increase in the number of these that farmers and growers have,” Hayes said. “It is good to see this

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672. Carterton Community Choir: 7.159pm, St David’s Presbyterian Church Youth Wing, 164 High St South. Call [0278] 205-801. Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564 or email carterton.hist.soc@gmail. com Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Scouts [11-14 years] 6.30-8.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395. Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Contact physio. rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Martinborough: 9.30-11.30am, St Andrew’s Church; Featherston: 1.303.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Fareham Creative Space: Also Fri/ Tues, open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@farehamcreativespace. nz Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Food Market: Food trucks, 4.30-7pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine. Friendship Force Wairarapa: Travel and cultural experiences through home hosting. Contact June Roseingrave [022] 305-9234. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print

on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.308.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call 378-8888. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Ruamahanga Club: Cards, 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact David [021] 246-0295. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@ gmail.com Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Aratoi: Kathy Bartlett: Teas Light Lunches until Feb 18; Natasha Ratuva: Buiniga to Feb 18. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Carterton Senior Citizens: 12.303.30pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next to the library. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park,

Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Featherston Friday Night Market: 33 Fitzherbert St, 6pm-9pm. Call Ava 021 0429967 Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Masterton Bowling Club: Funzie Friday, 12.30pm for 1pm start. Call 377-4664 after 4pm. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Spontaneous Dance: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Wairarapa Kids Choir: For children aged seven years up, 3.50-4.50pm, during school terms, Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton. Call Jill [027] 347-5891. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 Carols by Candlelight: At The Lighthouse Church, 23 Intermediate St, Masterton, 5.30-8.30pm. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Cobblestones Early Settlers Village: Open 10am-4pm seven days. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, under the grandstand, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call John [021] 314-2485. Martinborough Museum: Open Sat/Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. Masterton Tennis Centre: Organised doubles from 12.30 pm at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun. co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Saturday in the Park: Food trucks by the Skate Park, QE Park 10am2pm, rain or shine. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Wairarapa Cancer Society Supportive Care Services: For anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9am1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Greytown Country Market: Stella Bull Park, 10am-2pm. All profits go to the Greytown Trails Trust for maintenance and future projects on the Greytown Rail Trail. Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012.

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Tennis Centre: Social doubles from 10 am at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Blackboard draw. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632. Rotary Sunday Market: 7-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time please call [027] 628-5889 or [027] 453-0182. Wairarapa Bonsai Club: Workshop from 9.30am, monthly meeting at noon. Christmas-themed shared lunch. For venue contact Bob Macfarlane 06 377 1808 or 027 334 7730 or waibonsai@gmail.com Wairarapa Gourmet Toastmasters Club: 11am-1pm. Contact Carol [027] 600-1710. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 18 Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am MonFri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322. Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Keas [5-8 years] 4.30-5.30pm; Cubs [8-11] 6-7.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Citizens Advice Bureau: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

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East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Free Community Fit Club: Mon/ Tues/Fri, 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 4987261. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: For anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. Housie: 7pm, Club Carterton, Broadway. Call 379-8069. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Mah-jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Masterton Food Bank: 9 Church St, Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm. Call 370-8034. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Senior Citizens Club: Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019. Wairarapa Futsal: 6pm Clareville Showgrounds. Call Robyn [027] 235-8673. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Carterton: 9.30-11.30am, Carterton Library; Greytown: 1.30-3.30pm, Greytown Library. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: During school terms. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994. GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Knit and Natter: 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton. Mah-jong: Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Judo Club: Tues/Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021] 248-6111. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Scallyrag Border Morris Dancing: 7-8 pm at the Auditorium, Kuranui College, Greytown. Contact Alison [021] 111-1894. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748. Taoist Tai Chi: 6-7.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall, 185 High St, Carterton. Contact www.taoisttaichi.org Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 1-3.30pm. Wairarapa Modern Jive: Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm Beginners class. Contact Lance [021] 134-5661. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974.

WEIGHBRIDGE HOURS Thu 21 Dec

7am-12pm

22 - 26 Dec

Closed

27 - 29 Dec

7am-5pm

Sat 30 Dec

7am-12pm

1 - 2 Jan

Closed

Wed 3 Jan

7am-5pm

Thu 4 Jan

7am-5pm

Fri 5 Jan

7am-5pm

Sat 6 Jan

7am-12pm

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Closed Public Hols & Sundays

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20 AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Athletics Wairarapa: Club night, 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 3796582 or Val 379-8329. Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting]. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Masterton: 10am-noon, Masterton Library. Free Classes: Literacy, language, numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton. Call [027] 245-2819. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call Doug [027] 444-7331. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 3787109. Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012.

Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm, in the stadium meeting room of the Trust House Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon St, Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604]. South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

Events

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek

34 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, December 13, 2023

people who mean business Jim McBride Painting & Decorating Ltd Handy Home Maintenance & Property: here to help Landscape designer and installer, builder and renovator, Graphic Artist Ray Sutherland, with his small team at Handy Home Ltd, can spruce up your home and property. Need arches and bridges built for a wedding in your backyard? No problem. Want your garden designed and developed, a new deck, shed or a fence? Handy Home is on the job. Ready for a renovation of your bathroom or kitchen? Easy as. With decades under his belt of building, renovating, and developing homes and

gardens, Ray Sutherland is the man for your job. There’s not much he can’t do. Based in Martinborough. Available Wairarapa and Wellington-wide.

Call Ray for an estimate on 021 186 3907.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT

Tam Williams Registered Nurse Making life better for all people affected by dementia Kia piki te ora mo ngaˉ taˉ ngata mate Poˉ rewarewa

06 377 7522

alz1.wairarapa@gmail.com

Solway Showgrounds, Cnr Fleet & York Streets, Masterton 5840

BUILDER

ARBORIST

WAIRARAPA

Jim McBride specialises in all interior and exterior domestic painting, as well as wallpapering. A registered Master Painter with MPNZ, Jim has over 40 years’ experience in the trade. As a one-man business, Jim does all the painting and wallpapering himself, taking pride in every job he completes. Jim is available for work in the near future, so now is the time to give him a call. For more information and a free quote call Jim on 021 244 6990 A/H 06 370 1531 • Email jim.sandy@xtra.co.nz

TREESCAPING

QUALIFIED ARBORISTS

For all tree work, powerline clearance, stump grinding, hedges

Powerco Approved Contractor CONTACT KEvIN WAlSh: 0800 WAI TREE 0800 924 8733 “No tree too tall or too small”

office@waitreescaping.nz wairarapatreescaping@yahoo.co.nz www.waitreescaping.nz

BIN HIRE

TREE REMOVAL STRUCTURAL PRUNING CHIPPING & STUMP GRINDING 027 463 7144 nic.durkin@waiarb.co.nz

Carpet and Upholstery CLEANING

WAIRARAPA

High quality builds you will love to call home P James 022 082 1972 E james@devennyconstruction.co.nz

WE HAVE ALL SKIP BIN OPTIONS CALL TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS

devennyconstruction.co.nz TRADEAND HEADING DECKS FENCES

PAINTER - DECORATOR Jim McBride Painting & Decorating Over 40 years experience

Give Jim a call P: 021 244 6990 | AH: 06 370 1531 E: jim.sandy@xtra.co.nz

References available

ELECTRICIAN All electrical work • Complete rewires • New builds • General maintenance and repairs

ELECTRICIAN

Locally owned and operated by Grant and Michelle Wallace

Call in and see our friendly staff & Appliances (2017) Ltd

34-36 High Street South, Carterton Phone: 06 379 8930 email: wealtd@xtra.co.nz

• Houses • Commercial Businesses Servicing the Wairarapa area

Call Don: 0800 278 256 Mobile/Text: 021 0255 2516 Email: 0800carpetclean@gmail.com

DECORATING

Kirkland Decorating

We take the time to give you the perfect look for your style and decor • Plastering • Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpapering Specialists • Domestic or Commercial • Colour Consultations • No job is too big or too small Please contact 06 378 2210 or 027 429 1770 www.leithkirklanddecorating.co.nz

Work Guaranteed

CREATIVE framing solutions Call in to discuss your requirements

Colin Robinson Electrician

021 222 5604 colinrobinson998@gmail.com

QUALITY PRUNING TREE REMOVAL FELLING STORM WORK HEDGE WORK RURAL TREE WORK 022 368 3806 06 372 5771 Arran Turner

WAIARB.CO.NZ

CARPET CLEAN

Warren & Mark Adam

New Build  Renovations  Home Improvements

ARBORIST

ARBORIST ARBORIST

PETENIKOLAISON 117 Perry St, Masterton P 06 370 3222 | pete.co.nz

CONTRACTOR

CONTRACTING • General Earthworks • Farmwork-Tracks etc. • Site Clearing • Trenching • Foundation

• Driveways • Drainage • Cartage • Concrete Breaker • and more ...

Ashley Turner

027 444 0323

ashcontracting@xtra.co.nz

EAR WAX REMOVAL ACHIEVABLE OUTCOME

BEFORE AFTER Wairarapa Ear Health Clinics Masterton, Carterton, Martinborough

To book appt

ph: 06 370 6730

or visit www.ears2you.co.nz

FURNITURE REMOVALS

ROSIES

REMOVALS LTD

MASTERTON

A family business that moves families & individuals

Free Quotes/Local or Nationwide Full Packing Services Short Term Storage Phone 06 370 1258 / 0800 46 76 74 office@rosiesremovals.co.nz 4 Buchanan Place, Masterton

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Business Wairarapa Midweek

FURNITURE REMOVAL

We specialise in residential and commercial moves. From packing to unpacking – we look after you like we are moving our own family.

HANDYMAN

Single & Multi level gutter cleaning ground based. Also various other property maintenance

Phone Michelle on 0274 23 27 71 or 0800 23 27 71 HEATING

INSECT CONTROL

027 238 6753, 06 377 1285 bjpope@xtra.co.nz

0800 244 663 (CHIMNEY)

peter@woodburners.co.nz | www.woodburners.co.nz

LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES

PRICING FROM $10 A MOW

WAIRARAPA MIDWEEK PUBLISHES the

‘PEOPLE WHO MEAN BUSINESS’

DWAYNE STEPHENS: 022 586 4793 stephens.rescue@yardservices.co.nz www.yardservices.co.nz

PAINTING

Be a part of this directory and receive FREE advertorial space plus a photo to enhance your advertising message. Call now 06 370 0933 or email ads@age.co.nz

PEST CONTROL

ls Yo u ’ l

Are you looking to redecorate?

W OW

Prompt professional painting

Pest Control Cockroaches · Wasps · Flies · Spiders · Ants We also do carpet cleaning!

• Free quotes at competitive prices • 5 year workmanship guarantee

6P Painting and Decorating Ltd Josh - 027 202 9831 / Mat - 022 561 4742

PLUMBING, GAS & DRAINS • Plumbing • Gasﬁtting • Gas Appliance Servicing • Drainlaying • CCTV & Drain Unblocking

06 370 0006 wairarapa@straightﬂush.co.nz 8 Chapel St, Masterton

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Tree & Hedge Trimming Driveway, Roof & Weed Spraying Window Cleaning  Section Clearing Supply & Apply Wood Chips, Mulch, Bark Nuggets & Compost + much much more WINZ quotes available

Contact Wayne on 021 133 0877 The Green Team Property Maintenance Ltd

Tiling

WOW Pest Control

Phone: 06 370 3640 | 027 347 8811

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE WE WASH HOUSES, MAKING YOUR PROPERTY LOOK ITS BEST! • Residential House wash • Commercial Building wash • Roof wash • Gutter clean • Moss/mould treatment • Concrete wash & more WE USE SAFE & ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Richard: 027 304 9653 propertywash@hotmail.co.nz www.propertywashwairarapa.co.nz

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

We can help with

 Interior & exterior painting  GIB plasterboard fixing  Plastering  Pink Batts installation  Water blasting  Build & paint fences  Tiling  Carpentry  Sand & varnish wooden floors

We are a dustless mobile surface preparation company that services the entire Wairarapa region. Automotive • Residential • Industrial Call Evan: 027 664 9507 evan@mobiledustfreeblasting.co.nz mobiledustfreeblasting.co.nz

PLUMBER

WAYNOS PLUMBING

Certified plumber For all your plumbing requirements Ph 027 244 7645 | 24/7

laing.tiling@xtra.co.nz

griffiths8@gmail.com www.wairarapapainting.co.nz

PLUMBING AND GAS • Burst Pipes • Spouting and Roof Repairs • Installation of Gas Hot Water Systems • Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations Proudly Wairarapa owned and operated. With us your job is in safe hands.

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

TRADEMAINTENANCE HEADING PROPERTY

• Residential, Commercial, Rural • Low Pressure House Washing

• Roof Wash/Moss & Mould Treatments • Decks, Fences, Gutters, Surface & Driveway Cleaning • We specialise in Pre-Sale Makeovers

Call 021 605 603

Introducing We Sort It Services

FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

Call Tim or Baylee 06 390 1376 - 022 161 9204 baylee@washrite.co.nz

RAINWATER SYSTEMS

0800 945 140 | www.wesortit.co.nz

REAL ESTATE

Buying? Selling? Think • Continuous Spouting in 3 different profiles • • Gutter Guard • • Traditional Spouting & Box Gutter • • External Fascia & Spouting Systems • • Downpipes & Rainwater Heads • • Made to measure on-site •

TREE REDUCTIONS & REMOVALS PRUNING & TRIMMING HEDGING & SHAPING

027 282 1151

0274 251 313 or 06 304 7931

www.safehandsplumbing.co.nz

TREE SERVICES

STUMP GRINDING Lynne Carlyon - Travel Broker M: 0274 110 233 E: lynne.carlyon@nztravelbrokers.co.nz W: www.nztravelbrokers.co.nz

Contact Craig on

• Drain Clearing • Drain CCTV Inspections • Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations • General Maintenance

TRAVEL Planning a Holiday?

Tiling & Paving

Visit www.ecomist.co.nz or your local stockist Gardenbarn

ROOF PAINTING

Written 10 years ‘no leaks’ guarantee 0800 50 50 52 www.rainaway.co.nz

I can help! Contact me today for travel advice and planning.

Grab yourself a starter pack - uses natural pyrethrin, an award winning automatic dispenser and insect spray.

THE FUTURE OF SURFACE PREPARATION

30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

PHONE STEVE ON 021 0855 1575

GET READY FOR FLIES!

MOBILE BLASTING

DIRECTORY EVERY WEEK.

Based in Masterton covering all of Wairarapa

YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS

Chimney sweeping & Inspections Fire installations

Keeping your home and family safe.

owner & operator

Same rate weekday or weekend 15 years experience Winz registered

Email: furnitureremovalsolutions@gmail.com

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BRIAN POPE

Residential Offices Pensioner Discounts Nationwide

Dean Cooper, Owner/Operator P: 0800 101 434 or 021 243 1327 E: realdealmovers@hotmail.co.nz www.realdealmovers.co.nz

COOLAVIN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

YOU GROW IT - WE MOW IT

FURNITURE MOVERS

ARE YOU MOVING?

people who mean business GUTTER CLEANING

Free No obligation Quotes

Andy Traill 027 450 9207 traill@live.com

Jude: 027 611 9199 Bill: 021 262 4519

LICENSED UNDER REA2008

WATER TANK SERVICES

TOMLIN WATER TANK SERVICES

• Concrete & Plastic Water Tank Cleaning • Concrete Tanks Repairs • Chemical Free • Professional & Efficient Service offering Competitive Rates

IAN 021 120 1290 | JODI 06 377 2258 TREE SERVICES

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36 Wairarapa Midweek Puzzles Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Be Cool this Summer with a Daikin Air Con Call us for a quote

B.W. O’BRIEN & CO. LTD. Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps

138 Dixon Street, Masterton | E: office@bwo.co.nz | P: 06 378 2288 | M: 0274 425 022 | W: www.heatpumpswairarapa.co.nz

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Classifieds Wairarapa Midweek

Classified Wanted to Buy

Thanks

Work Wanted

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Public Notices

Club Carterton Inc

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Public Notices

NEW YEAR - BEACH ALCOHOL BANS Castlepoint and Riversdale Beach

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Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the Masterton District Council Alcohol Control Bylaw 2018 and Section 147 of the Local Government Act 2002 the Masterton District Council has placed a prohibition on the consumption or possession of intoxicating alcohol in the places and at the times listed below:

Time of prohibition: The prohibition of Alcohol is intended to run from: 6pm Saturday 30 December 2023 – 6am Monday 1 January 2024

Areas - Riversdale Beach

option 5

y Orui Station/Riversdale Road intersection, and along

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Beach from the lagoon to the Southern Riversdale Reserve to the water’s edge

Public Notices

Riversdale Road to Riversdale township

y Bodle Drive to the lagoon and including Riversdale y From Blue Pacific Parade and Bodle Drive intersection along Blue Pacific Parade to, and including, the Southern Riversdale Reserve, including the beach to the water’s edge

Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the Greytown Santa Parade will close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. During the period of closure, vehicles will need to take these alternative routes: • Main Street (SH2) (southbound) detoured south to Papawai Road. No access to East Street north of rugby club. Access to streets east of East Street only via North Street. • Main Street (SH2) (northbound) detoured north to North Street. • Streets east of East Street (Reading, McMaster, Maupuku, Massey, Manihera, Jellicoe, Horton, and Clara Anne Grove) all detoured north up Reading Street to North Street. • Market Road vehicles detoured north up Reading Street to North Street • East Street south of rugby club detoured up Main Street to North Street Roads to be closed and period of closure: • East Street between North Street and Greytown Rugby Club 11.00am to 3pm. Progressively reopened as Parade moves south to rugby club. • Jellicoe Street between Main Street and East Street 1.00 pm until Parade passes Jellicoe/East Street intersection. • McMaster Street between Main Street and East Street. 1.00pm until Parade passes McMaster/East Street intersection. • Church Street between Main Street and East Street. 1.00pm until Parade passes Church/East Street intersection Greytown Christmas Parade is on Saturday 16th December 2023, No Postponement date for this event, if the event is unable to occur it will be cancelled. Stefan Corbett Group Manager Partnerships & Operations

(a) inform the person in possession of the container or the vehicle, as the case may be, that he or she has the opportunity of removing the container or the vehicle from the public place; and (b) provide the person with a reasonable opportunity to remove the container or the vehicle, as the case may be, from the public place.

NEW YEAR - BEACH ROAD CLOSURES Riversdale Beach

Pursuant to Section 342 (1)(b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 9174, the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic to facilitate an alcohol free zone at Riversdale Beach for the period indicated hereunder:

Roads closed to vehicular traffic

y Riversdale Road from the intersection with Orui Station, and along Riversdale Road to Riversdale township

y Bodle Drive to the lagoon and including Riversdale

y The southern terrace off Palm Parade and the middle

y From Blue Pacific Parade and Bodle Drive intersection

This includes all public places, public parks and accessways into the defined area where the prohibition will be extended to.

y From Riversdale Road and Pinedale Crescent

Areas - Castlepoint

y The southern terrace off Palm Parade and the middle

terrace off Pinedale Crescent, being Rochdale Road, Otaraia Road, Bull Lane, Tama Road, Pukeko Place and Knoyle Road.

SOUTH WAIRARAPA DISTRICT COUNCIL

(1) Before exercising the power of search under section 169(2)(a) in relation to a container or a vehicle, a member of the police must –

y From Riversdale Road and Pinedale Crescent

intersection along Pinedale Crescent to the intersection with Blue Pacific Parade

NOTICE TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

Conditions relating to power of search - Section 170

y From the Castlepoint motorcamp to the Castlepoint

lagoon, including Jetty Road and Castlepoint Beach to the water’s edge.

y From in front of the motorcamp to the Castlepoint Lagoon, including Castlepoint Reserve

y Also including Guthrie and Balfour Crescents and all

public roads and places to which the public have access within the township of Castlepoint.

During the period of prohibition it will be an offence to be in possession of or consume any alcohol.

Offences A $250 infringement notice can be served by a constable, or a person who is convicted of an offence against a bylaw is liable to a fine not exceeding $20,000. Powers of arrest, search, and seizure – Section 169 (2) A constable may, without warrant,— (a) for the purpose of ascertaining whether alcohol is present, search—

Beach from the lagoon to the Southern Riversdale Reserve to the water’s edge

along Blue Pacific Parade to and including the Southern Riversdale Reserve including the beach to the water’s edge

intersection along Pinedale Crescent to the intersection with Blue Pacific Parade terrace off Pinedale Crescent being Rochdale Road, Otaraia Road, Bull Lane, Tama Road, Pukeko Place and Knoyle Road.

Period of closure 4pm Sunday 31 December 2023 to 6am Monday 1 January 2024. Road users are thanked for their cooperation during this period. It will be an offence under the above Act for any person otherwise than under authority to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closures.

Castlepoint

Pursuant to Section 342 (1)(b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, the following road will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic to facilitate an alcohol free zone at Castlepoint for the period indicated hereunder:

Roads closed to vehicular traffic

y Jetty Road from the Castlepoint motorcamp to the

Castlepoint lagoon, including Castlepoint Beach to the water’s edge

(i) a container (for example, a bag, case, package, or parcel) in the possession of a person who is in, or entering, a restricted place; or

y Balfour Crescent and Guthrie Crescent.

(ii) a vehicle that is in, or is entering, a restricted place:

Period of closure

(b) seize and remove any alcohol (and its container) that is in a restricted place in breach of an alcohol ban:

4pm Sunday 31 December 2023 to 6am Monday 1 January 2024.

Road users are thanked for their cooperation during this period.

(d) arrest any person who has refused to comply with a request by a constable— (i) to leave a restricted place; or

It will be an offence under the above Act for any person otherwise than under authority to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closures.

(ii) to surrender to a constable any alcohol that, in breach of an alcohol ban is in the person’s possession.

People living within the road closure areas, or renting accommodation, may be asked to provide proof of address to gain vehicular access.

(3) Alcohol or a container seized under subsection (2)(b) is forfeited to the Crown if the person from whom the alcohol or container is seized pays the infringement fee.

Dated 13 December 2023. Kaine Jaquiery - Roading Manager

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023 Sport Wairarapa Midweek

Selina Sutherland will be closing on Friday 21 December 2023

Rain ruins the last day CRICKET

Chris Cogdale chris.cogdale@age.co.nz

Post Oﬃce Hotel Wairarapa were looking to set up an outright victory over Whanganui yesterday when rain brought an abrupt end to proceedings. After holding on for ﬁrst–innings points in their Furlong Cup [Hawke Cup zone two elimination series] Wairarapa were building into a strong position on a Queen Elizabeth Park Oval pitch that was starting to become more and more unpredictable. However, the rain came at lunch yesterday, ending any hopes of either team pushing for outright points. The home side can thank

a superb double by Jake Jonas for their position after the all-rounder starred with bat and ball. After being sent into bat, Wairarapa lost their ﬁrst wicket in the second over when Taylor Bettelheim was bowled, bringing Jonas to the wicket. From then he was a virtual lone soldier against an onslaught from the Whanganui seam bowlers on a pitch oﬀering plenty of assistance. The only major support came from Quinn Childs [29], with the pair putting on 70 for the fourth wicket. When Jonas was the eighth man to go, caught down the leg side for 82, Wairarapa folded quickly to be all out for 176. Whanganui also

struggled in the seamerfriendly conditions, and it wasn’t until veteran Mark Fraser and experienced Central Stag Ben Smith came together that they started to eat into the Wairarapa total. Smith had missed most of the day’s play because of illness, and could only come into bat after the fall of the fifth wicket, so his was a courageous effort. Just when the pair looked likely to threaten the total, upstepped Jonas to have Smith caught by Bettelheim for 25. The wickets of Fred McVerry and Fraser Kennerley off successive balls in his next over had the visitors nine down overnight, giving Jonas the outstanding figure of 3-10 off nine overs.

Ethan Childs took 4–32 as Wairarapa held on for first innings points.

Ethan Childs ended the innings yesterday with his fourth wicket [for 32 runs], having Fraser caught behind for 53 in the third over of the day, giving Wairarapa a 23-run lead on the ﬁrst innings. At lunch yesterday, Wairarapa were 125–5, a lead of 148. But almost as soon as the players left the ﬁeld, the heavens opened.

Brief Scores:

Wairarapa 176 [Jake Jonas 82, Quinn Childs 29; Connor O’Leary 3–72, Shaun O’Leary 3–16] and 125-5 [Quinn Childs 34; Connor O’Leary 3–42] won on ﬁrst innings over Whanganui 153 [Mark Fraser 53, Joel Clark 29; Ethan Childs 4–32, Jonas 3–10].

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