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BY GERALD FORD Education visionary Tom Hullena NZOM, says his new Masterton role is an exciting chance to work closer to home and to “have some levers pulled closer to where they’re needed”.

Mr Hullena, who last month received the New Zealand Order of Merit for his services to education, has been hired by Masterton District Council in the role of special projects leader for education and community development.

Mr Hullena said he was excited with the council’s Long Term Plan goal to make Masterton an “education centre of excellence” – which it will be his role to lead.

“At my stage in life you want to be doing something purposeful and meaningful … and what’s purposeful and meaningful for me is the chance to do something to enhance the wellbeing of others.”

“In the council Long Term Plan there is a focus on these four wellbeings.”

Mr Hullena said his work at Makoura College from 2009 to 2015 had some similarities to his new position.“In terms of any leadership role there are certain processes and people skills that make a difference,” Mr Hullena said.

“I think those things are transferable.”

Mr Hullena said regions can work together to develop education better than having rules imposed from outside.

“In the quickly changing and dynamic world of work which 70% of our students are going into, how well are schools preparing students?” Mr Hullena asked.

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Tom Hullena at Makoura College in 2014, when he was presented with this korowai or cloak.

align schools with the needs of the workplace.”

Mr Hullena said work is important “for all of us to survive in a positive way” and education needed to prepare people for this.

“It’s important for our individuals and for our future.

You’ve got to get people prepared.

The community cannot afford to have high levels of dependency,” he said.

This year Mr Hullena has been employed as the chairman of a Youth Education, Training and Employment community partnership for the greater

Wellington region – which has also some overlaps with his new role.

“Employers have been saying our young people are not work ready,” Mr Hullena said.

“How can we work collectively to develop the potential of our young people, or as many of them as possible?”

Mr Hullena said a lot of work had been done in identifying what young people needed to be ready for work.

“Technical skills are sometimes better learned in the workplace,” Mr Hullena said,

but there is “a combination of soft skills that transfer across workplaces”.

“These soft skills are also good for a community or a family.

They’re not everything you need for a holistic well-rounded individual, but a number of them fit in that space.”

Those skills include communication over a range of formats, “co-operation and collaboration with others – and with others of difference”, resilience, and self-management.

Also included is “a sense of agency – a belief in yourself and

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that you can make a difference”.

“We’re wanting to grow that framework in teachers, schools, employers, students and parents… so we’re more likely to develop them (the skills) in our young people – and our older people.

“They’re competencies that make us good human beings as well.”

The YETE partnership is hosting a seminar on the topic for schools and community groups on November 14 and 15.

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Fireworks are fun for all ages Guy Fawkes is over for the year and the animals and the Fire Service will be relieved.

I was at an informal gathering on Saturday night and we let a few rip. The kids enjoyed it.

Modern fireworks can be sold in these massive tubs – one of which we inherited (or most of it) after its purchaser left the country.

It sat unused in the garage for a year but finally fulfilled its potential on Saturday night.

These modern fireworks pack quite a bit of punch. They shoot up to a fair old height and make some respectable bangs and whistles along with the light show.

Those of us in our 40s or older will remember fireworks came in four basic forms.

There were sparklers, which still exist and still hold the same attraction for kids.

There were your showers of sparks variety, in a range of colours. Two sub-genres of this type were the Roman Candle which was almost a sky rocket, and a spinning thing you nailed to a fencepost and hoped your nail was strong enough.

Then were your sky rockets, which needed to be stood up in some kind of bottle before lighting, and then there were your exploders, the miniature sticks of dynamite that have since been outlawed.

Nowadays they all seem to be boxy enough to sit on the ground without falling over but sky rocketty enough to get to an impressive height and go bang in

several directions.

The ones I remember most as a child were the “double happies”. The brand was Poha, but everybody called them puha.

I remember going to buy these for Guy Fawkes 1988, and being asked completely to my surprise was I 14?

The answer was yes. It wasn’t a truthful answer but in my defence the question caught me by surprise as I had been completely unaware of a recent law change that year restricting sales of fireworks to that age limit.

(I didn’t say it was a very good defence).

That may have also been the year someone was expelled for letting off a firework indoors at the Wairarapa College hostel.

Hostel manager Nelson Bradley explained events as follows: “We sent (Naughty Student)’s fireworks home, and he was holding them.”

I don’t remember it ever happening again, so the deterrent must have worked.

There is always a small element of danger with fireworks, and this may be part of their appeal.

Some age restriction on firework sales is probably a good idea, as are restrictions on the type of fireworks, and the dates they can be sold.

Some things are best saved for special occasions. Remembering an English political plot may be a pretty poor excuse for a special occasion, but I’m sure the kids don’t mind.

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Player of the Year Andrew McLean receives his award from sponsor Jerry Crump of Copthorne Resort Solway Park.

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BY GERALD FORD Possibly the most successful heartland rugby supporters club in New Zealand yesterday honoured some of their top players at a function in their clubrooms on Saturday.

The Wairarapa-Bush Supporters Club, known as the Gravel Pit, met to hand out their season awards and to celebrate the season.

Player of the Season award went to Andrew McLean, with second-equal placements to Eddie Cranston and Sam Monahan.

According to committee member Graeme Pedersen, the club has undergone a resurgence in recent years, with a total of 177 members.

“Five years ago it was nearly in recess,” he said.

Mr Pedersen said it was the late Gary Brooks, immortalised on the wall as Brooksey, who decided to resurrect the group and got things moving again and called on a few helpers In its heyday in the 1980s the

The Mauriceville Volunteer Rural Fire Force has not yet used the new engine it received earlier this year, but fire season is approaching, according to member and deputy principal rural fire officer Grant Davies.

Mr Davies said as the region heads towards summer it is more likely the fire engine may be needed, but it’s “anybody’s guess” how fire prone the region will be.

Mr Davies said waterways were still low after winter which could make firefighting harder.

“The rain is good, but there’s a bit of grass growth and if it dries out later on there could be a bit of dry fuel around,” Mr Davies said.

Several weeks ago the Mauriceville Volunteer Rural Fire Force (VRFF) received the keys to their new Isuzu Rural Fire appliance. The ceremony was attended by more than 50 people including Alistair Scott, MP for Wairarapa, Her Worship Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, John Rasmussen representing the National Rural Fire Authority, and local residents and supporters from the

As the region heads towards summer it is more likely the fire engine may be needed, but it’s “anybody’s guess” how fire prone the region will be.

Mauriceville Kopuaranga Fair society and the Mauriceville Community association.

This new Isuzu was jointly funded by Local Councils, DOC, the Wairarapa Rural Fire Authority and the National Rural Fire Authority. With the addition of this latest appliance, seven of the eight VRFF’s in the Wairarapa Rural Fire District have been upgraded to new Isuzus over the past 10 years.

Most Consistent Player award recipient Cameron Hayton is congratulated by supporters club chairman Roddy McKenzie. Hayton was also recognized for scoring three tries in one match.

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club had up to 250 members at one point.

“It was big when they went to first division… it can depend on how well the team does, I suppose.”

Speaking at the awards ceremony, supporters club chairman Roddy McKenzie described the club as “the most successful supporters

club in heartland rugby”, who were visibly there in support whenever the competition aired on television.

Mr McKenzie said supporters club had had two “exceptional” away trips to Poverty Bay and Wanganui this year, although individuals also travelled to other games.

Members of the Mauriceville Volunteer Rural Fire Force from left Norm Jackson, Peter Jeeves, Colin Bradley, Daniel Marfell, Dennis Hourigan, Dave Cameron, Grant Davies, Andy Sims, John Rasmussen (NRFA) Richard Cameron. (Absent Glen Robinson and Bob Taplin).

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New CT scanner blessed at hospital On Monday the first patient was scanned with Wairarapa DHB’s newly installed Toshiba Prime CT scanner, following a formal blessing ceremony by Hospital Chaplain, Lizzie Snowsill. The new machine is said to be safer with up to 30% reduced radiation dose and faster scanning times, meaning more patients can be seen.

The Wairarapa upgrade is the first of the four CT machines to be replaced in the greater Wellington region over the next five months. The region’s hospitals are supporting each other when each site is without a CT service. Nineteen Wairarapa patients required transfer to either Hutt Valley or Wellington hospitals for CTs while the new scanner was being installed by contractors Rigg-Zschokke.During that time Wellington Free Ambulance provided an increased service, sometimes putting on double crews to transport patients. Duty nurse managers arranged the transfers and escort nurses.

The Wairarapa DHB saw the upgrade as critical to critical to maintaining a safe and responsive diagnostic service, to minimise unplanned downtime and create an increase in capacity. The replaced scanner has performed over 30,000 scans over its 10-year life.

The DHB performs on average 28 scans a week, both urgent and elective. CT scans give greater clarity and depth perspective than a standard X-ray, making them important diagnostic tests.

New equipment in the region is expected to make for shorter stays in the emergency department and also provide faster cancer treatment.

Blessed by hospital chaplain Liz Snowsill.

New CT scanner at Wairarapa Hospital about to be used for the first time. Patient Ian Hicks and his wife with the interim director of Wairarapa Hospital Services Jill Stringer.

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Chris Sami of Radiology and Jill Stringer, with the celebratory cake.

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As a mokopuna of Wairarapa I have many local heroes.

Their names are associated with our places - like Te Whiti (o Tutawake). Their names are hapu or sub tribe - like Ngati Moe. Their names are given to our children - like Hineteraraku. Our heroes’ names are written on our hearts and they inspire us to reach excellence.

Some supposed heroes in today’s world are best known for being known. While this is meant to be 15 minutes of fame, there are some who are making careers out of it and then spinoffs to their families.

Recently Kim Kardashian experienced the other side of fame’s two-edged sword when she was the victim of a robbery. Many heroes though have a lot more substance and are often role models.

The most important of our heroes should be our family members.

Qualification for parenthood doesn’t require significance in the community and to be a hero does not require it either. A Wairarapa Maori word for grandfather is Poupou, which is also the name of carved representations of ancestors within a

wharenui. Our Poupou are a reminder of the standard we should reach.

A Poupou of mine, Rangikaiwhiria Reiri, was known amongst our family as a hard worker. He set his children up with education from Maori boarding schools and learning from the environment, our beaches, our rivers and our ngahere or the bush.

He was carrying on the tradition of his Poupou, Tutawake. This ancestor is connected with Te Whiti or the crossing because he crossed the Ruamahanga River to save his suicidal sister, Tauraharakeke.

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Tutawake’s family made a proverb stating, “the making of the man comes from Tutawake, a champion”.

While my Poupou was a hard worker and source of pride for his family, his mother Nanny Makere taught him everything he knew. When Poupou was one, his father died and Nanny Makere was left a solo mother with 10 children. She milked some cows and made butter to sell in town. She had land, but all the land she owned came from her husband and it was for her children.

Nanny Makere applied for a widow’s benefit which meant she needed to be income tested. The police stated “Makere Reiri is an industrious woman” and recommended she receive the widow’s mite.

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New Bird of the Year good news for Pukaha Pukaha Mt Bruce staff are celebrating backing the right bird to feature as the Bird of the Year, an annual online vote organised by Forest and Bird.

According to the organisation, the bluewattled bird is best known for its “deep organ-like call”.

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to be this year’s bird because Pukaha is the home of Kahurangi, a hand-reared kokako that loves to interact with visitors at the centre.

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Located at 123 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton, customers can drop off and pick up their drycleaning between 7.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

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Their friendly personalities means customers are always certain of personal and welcoming service.

They have also retained the key staff from the old business, who will be familiar faces to many and have years of knowledge and experience to call on.

The couple offer competitive rates for all drycleaning including suits, school uniforms, general garments, duvets and blankets with a special offer of $7.50 for school blazers (usually $13) till the end of November.

Wairarapa Laundry 2016 offers an extensive commercial laundry service for accommodation providers, restaurants and workwear for businesses. It Moving the drycleaning is also happy to wash and machine from its former location in Renall Street was dry domestic laundry. a major operation which has now been completed, allowing Brian and Lisa to now offer this service as well as commercial and domestic laundry.

Brian previously worked for a courier company and Lisa supported preschoolers with special needs when the opportunity to purchase the business came up which they decided to take up, attracted by the lifestyle.

Brian and Lisa look forward to meeting old and new customers at the new address which is conveniently located north of the Ngaumutawa and Renall Street intersection.

Treaty at the heart of debate In the debate over iwi voting rights on standing committees of the Masterton District Council, it is interesting that those against it never mention the Treaty of Waitangi.

But the Treaty is at the heart of what this debate is about. Most non-Maori have grudgingly accepted some form of recompense for the fi nancial and cultural losses that Maori have suff ered over the past 150 years.

But what they fi nd impossible to comprehend is that iwi settlements have reaffi rmed the Treaty as an ongoing partnership between Maori and non-Maori, now and into the future.

Some will argue that Maori input into council aff airs without voting rights fulfi ls that obligation, but if that is the case, why isn’t it the case that Maori decision making is paramount and non-Maori opinions are merely taken into account, to be acted on or ignored where Maori see fi t? After all, this was supposed to be an agreement between two equal partners.

As you can imagine, no non-Maori would accept such an arrangement and yet they expect Maori to accept this scenario.

The truth is, of course, that a lot of those against Maori voting rights have no time for the Treaty of Waitangi which implies they are quite happy to accept that it was a fraudulent document designed to deceive Maori into believing their rights, culture and land would be protected when there was no intention of that being the case. In other words, they accept the invasion and subjugation of Maori as the real history of modern New Zealand and what the democracy they are so keen to protect is founded on.

A lot of people are saying if Maori are given voting rights, next it will be the Federated Farmers, the Chinese etc. This is a nonsense argument as no Treaty was signed with any other group in New Zealand.

Maori voting rights doesn’t allow a minority to dictate to the majority, it merely ensures the voice of Maori are taken properly into account as required by the Treaty of Waitangi.

It should also be remembered that a very large number of Masterton residents have some Maori ancestry. I don’t, but I don’t feel threatened by iwi representation. In fact, I think their presence will strengthen the voice of the community in the decision-making process.

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1080: Birdsong or silence

I applaud Neil Hayes commitment to ridding the Taumata lagoon area of predators. However, I must take issue with his views against the use of 1080 at Pukaha

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Mt Bruce. While I don’t expect Neil to change his mind I would urge your readers to read the recently published book Protecting Paradise: 1080 and the Fight to Save New Zealand’s Wildlife by Dave Hansford.

Dave took a scientifi c approach by reading reams and reams of research papers, theses, conference proceedings, powerpoints and datasets. There are 30 pages of references in the back of the book. He did grid searches of the bush after 1080 drops looking for dead birds (He found none). He also talked with people from both sides of argument about their experiences and followed anti-1080 Facebook postings, as many opponents refused to speak with him, although he did meet with 1080 opponents on the West Coast. He also talked with iwi about reconciling poison pest control with their principles of tikanga about the forest.

He tested the claims of the 1080 opponents against scientifi c evidence and concluded that opposition to 1080 has nothing to do with science. He believes that the choice is simple: we can have our forests full of native wildlife or we can have them full of rats, stoats, possums and cats. Birdsong or silence.

Just remember that Pukaha Mt Bruce covers 942 hectares, somewhat larger than the 30 hectare Taumata Lagoon area.

He says that pest control isn’t all about 1080 – it’s about trapping, about hunting, about bait stations and maybe in future a diffi cult conversation about gene drive as well.

He said in an interview in the NZ Herald, ‘All tools have their particular strengths, and the smart thing to do is use each to best eff ect and budget’.

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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR HANGING BASKETS While lots of people come home from holiday with piles of photographs of beaches, mountains and castles, I arrived home from an English excursion with loads of pictures of flower beds and wonderful hanging gardens.

Having journeyed around England in their summer of 2015 the sights of the hanging baskets and window boxes will remain forever in my memory. Some of the best hanging baskets you will ever see are displayed at the entrances to English pubs and street buildings.

There is no reason at all why here in New Zealand we couldn’t do the same. Our climate is similar (or should I say better). I think the secret is to get the baskets prepared early and have them growing for a few weeks before you display them. This way the plants have established themselves and will look at their prime.

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Success with hanging baskets depends largely on using a suitable combination of plants and materials. At Gardenbarn we stock baskets of 30cm, 35cm and 40cm in diameter. I prefer larger sized baskets, as more plants can be accommodated and they are less prone to drying out quickly.

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BY HAYLEY GASTMEIER It’s the end of an era for the volunteer Carterton Fire Brigade, with its chief Wayne Robinson stepping down.

After almost a decade in charge, he will hand over the reins to deputy fire chief Brian Styles on December 1, and instead become the senior station officer.

“After 10 years it’s time for someone else to have a go,” Mr Robinson said.

“I feel during that time I’ve achieved everything I’ve needed to.”

As chief he experienced many highs and lows.

The main highlights, he said, had been the acquisition of the new fire station and the 13,500 litre tanker, which services the whole Wairarapa region.

The station acquired the tanker in 2011 after Mr Robinson put forward a successful business case to the Fire Service.

He has been a volunteer with the Carterton brigade for more than 35 years.

The hardest task under his watch was easily the hot air balloon tragedy in 2012.

“That knocked the brigade around a bit, and we did lose two or three members over that over a period of time.

Wayne has been a fantastic leader and he has done a lot for our brigade.

He lives and breathes the Fire Service, so it came as quite a shock when he stood down.

“Not directly because of the balloon, but some of the things people see [in the job] affect different people in different ways.”

Mr Robinson said seeing “the good, the bad, and the ugly” was all part of being a firefighter.

“In the last couple of months we’ve backed up the ambulance in medical calls and there’s two people who have come back from cardiac arrest who are now at home recovering... they’re the good sides of it.

“And then there’s the people you cut out of serious motor vehicle accidents with broken limbs and that sort of stuff.

“Then you see them a month

later, either on crutches or walking around town.

“They come up and say, ‘We can’t thank you enough’.”

Carterton’s fire trucks all have defibrillators and all the station’s crew are first aid qualified, with two being Wellington Free Ambulance paramedics, Mr Robinson said.

“We do what we can, we stabilise as much as we can, until the ambulance turns up.”

He said not having to attend so many meetings would be the up-side to forfeiting his role as chief.

“The paperwork is the other thing.”

Mr Robinson, whose fulltime job is with PGG Wrightson, said he aimed to lighten the paperwork load for the incoming chief.

Mr Styles said he had “some big shoes to fill”, and commended Mr Robinson for giving the brigade a new station.

“Wayne has been a fantastic leader and he has done a lot for our brigade.

“He lives and breathes the Fire Service, so it came as quite a shock when he stood down.”

According to Mr Styles, when it came to the national and international Firefighter Waterway Competition, Mr

Carterton fire chief Wayne Robinson is stepping down from the role at the end of the month.

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Robinson was the most successful member “in the history of our [Carterton’s] brigade”, having picked up at least four national titles.

“Whatever he does he does to

win, but not at the cost of anyone else.”

Mr Styles, who has been with the brigade for 36 years, said he was looking forward to his new appointment.

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Carrington House in Carterton has been sold.

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A slice of the Wairarapa history has been sold.

Carrington House was put on the market in August last year through Clark & Co Realty with no asking price but by negotiation.

The property had a government valuation of $2,185,000 but, due to its historical significance, the Carterton property is likely to have sold for much more.

The agents in charge of the sale are staying tight-lipped about the details, but confirmed the sale had gone through and that the settlement was set for next year.

Built in 1874, the homestead

sits on 6.9ha of gardens including two cottages, stables, outbuildings and a six-car garage.

The main house is a 811m2, two-storey villa with four large bedrooms, each with an ensuite.

The lower level includes drawing room with a Steinway piano, 22-seat dining table, family room, grand dining room, country style kitchen, butler pantry and powder room.

The property was purchased in 1988 by Shirley and John Cameron, who restored the house and surrounding gardens.

The house was registered with New Zealand Historic Places Trust as a Category 2 Historic Place in 1983.

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COUNCIL Important news and tips from Council

Snippets NOV 2

INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING Newly elected members were officially welcomed on Wednesday 26th October at the inaugural meeting of Carterton District Council which was preceded with a moving powhiri from Hurunui o Rangi Marae and Akonga Maori Carterton School.

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Chief Executive Jane Davis officially opened the meeting at the Carterton Events Centre with declarations of the Mayor and councillors following.

Councillor Russell Keys was elected as Deputy Mayor, whom was unopposed in the nominations.

Carterton District Council Staff welcome the new council and look forward to working with them during this term.

During the first two weeks of November the library will be accepting donations of food in lieu of fines. We aim to build up the Food Bank stocks in readiness for Christmas. So if you would like to feel good about paying fines, join in – $2 of fines for each item will be waived. So, that book that is so late you feel you just can’t bring it back… go for it - and do something good for someone at Christmas.

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Carterton District Library now has a presence on Facebook. Like our page to keep up-to-date with events, programmes and competitions! www.facebook.com/cartertondistrictlibrary

On Thursday 27th October Carterton District Council Mayor John Booth led the New Zealand Citizenship ceremony which was held in the Te Mahau Foyer at the Carterton Events Centre.

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Hurunui o Rangi Marae supported

by Akonga Maori at Carterton School welcomed the new citizens with a heartfelt powhiri.

After each citizen read their Affirmation of Allegiance, they were presented with their Citizenship Certificate and a Harakeke plant.

Carterton District Council would like to congratulate the following residents on becoming New Zealand Citizens: Anna Bergstrom,

Karen Chalmers, Rebecca Clark, Kirsten Earnshaw, Andrew Earnshaw, Anne Jackson, Neil Jackson, Hannah Kennish, Alison

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The first meeting of the Teen Book Club was great fun, with our members recycling newsprint and magazines to create new poetry. Thank you to Madeleine Slavick for leading the workshop. Our next meeting is on Saturday 19th November, 2pm-3pm, and we’ll be looking at books about Superheroes, Supervillains and Sidekicks. The club is open to readers aged 13-17. If you’re interested in coming along, contact the library on 06 378 4080 for more information.

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These kits have been developed by the Wellington Region Emergency Management Office and The Tank Guy. You can more information on the website www. emergencywatersupply.co.nz They are available from the Council office in Holloway Street and cost just $105.

As of Friday 18 November 2016 there will be a duty Justice of the Peace at the Carterton District Library EVERY Friday from: 12noon - until 2pm to do ministerial signings, declarations etc.

For more information on Justice of the Peace in your area you can visit www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz and the section titled ‘Find A JP’

The Sail into Summer programme is for children from two to thirteen year-olds. Just by reading great books and coming in to tell us about them, children can get up to four books – for free, and get invites to special

events. Sign up for a summer of fun, incentives and a fantastic finale. This free programme runs from 12th December to 20th January in the library. Registrations open on 28th November. Be quick – spaces fill up fast!

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Parliament women Tricks and teddies have long history Photographer Chris Kilford visited the Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Henley Lake on Saturday.

However, one of the major challenges to efforts to prevent and end such violence is a substantial funding shortfall, resulting in a severe lack of resources able to bring about real and significant changes in the lives of women and girls.

These 16 days are to be used in a campaign by the United Nations Secretary General, to bring the issue of sustainable financing to global prominence.

Overheard at the recent NCW conference in Wellington was the comment that “there are forces that make one woman’s experience different from another- their experience of colonisation, race, whether they are in or out of the paid workforce, what kind of pay, whether their job is valued by society”.

It is the bringing together of these differences, and working to overcome unconscious bias that enable women to work together with, and for, other women.

For a more visual way of discussing gender equality, go to the following website to view posters that Massey students created for the theme “is New Zealand an equal society?” http://www.ncwnz. org.nz/news/student-posters-isnew-zealand-an-equal-society/.

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At the recent national NCW conference, a new category of member was approved.

National Individual Members (NIMs) were set up to enable more people to join NCW, recognising that not everyone wants to, or is able to, join via a local branch.

It is hoped with NIMs, that NCW will be able to be more proactive and responsive to current and emerging gender issues and opportunities. By the end of 2016, NIM applications can be made through the website (www.ncwnz.org.nz) and managed by the national office.

From November 25, the International Day of Elimination of Violence against Women, until December 10, Human Rights Day, the campaign “16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence” is being promoted by the United Nations as a time to end violence against women and girls around the world.

One in three women worldwide experiences physical or sexual violence in her lifetime.

Although many are familiar with Kate Sheppard and her achievements few may have heard of Meri Mangakahia.

Born in 1868, she was the wife of Hamoa Mangakahia, who was elected premier of Te Kotahitanga – Maori Parliament - in 1892.

Meri felt that women’s concerns, particularly to do with land ownership and management, were not being addressed by their male leaders.

On May 18, 1893 the speaker of the lower house of the Kotahitanga Parliament introduced a motion from Meri Mangakahia, requesting that women be given the right to participate in the selection of members.

It was suggested she come into the house later that day to explain her motion, which she did, making her the first woman to address a New Zealand parliament.

Childrens’ entertainer Emily Clemett, Wellington, brought along her own bear, Adam.

Leone Samasoni of Masterton tries her hand at juggling.

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Time to look up and wonder There Is No Spoon Shayla Morgansen

That’s no moon… It’s a space station.

No actually, that really is just a moon. Our moon, in fact. Late on November 15, it’s going to appear bigger and brighter than it has in seven decades, as a number of fun physics facts about elliptical orbits and sun-Earth-moon alignments collide in a long explanation I don’t have time for here.

The thing you need to know is, the moon is going to look extremely cool, provided the weather plays ball, and you don’t need to be concerned: it most certainly is NOT the Death Star.

Even the Emperor would not be so cruel as to destroy us before Rogue One comes out…

The human love affair with the moon is timeless, dating back since before recorded history.

Can you even imagine the glory

of the moon to the ancients, this glowing silvery orb hanging in the sky, always out of reach, changing shape and withering away only to slowly return? Most old religions have a moon deity, from the Greek Artemis to the Aztec Coyolxauhqui, from Roman Diana to Celtic Cerridwen.

When humankind developed the astounding technology to launch ourselves into space, we set our sights firmly on our moon (though whether we actually got there is still the topic of intense debate in more sceptical circles).

And when early science fiction writers got speculative on what was far-out and unimaginable in their day, even as early as the 2nd century AD, their prophetic imaginations took them to the moon as well.

The moon really started trending in popular culture in the 1700s after the telescope made its appearance in the history books.

By the Victorian era it seemed certain that life was destined for lunar colonisation, as suggested in works like HG Wells’ classic The First Men on the Moon.

Moon or Death Star? On November 15, it might be hard to tell.

Today, despite the break we’ve taken from our romance with the moon (“It’s not you, Moon, it’s us”) and our general lack of intrigue with it, great science fiction and other arts still fixate on this shining marker in our night skies. We see shots of it in

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Geniuses of the speculative genre including Arthur C Clarke, Jules Verne, Isaac Asimov and Ian McDonald foresaw our

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descendants living on the moon.

On the night of the 15th, spare a few minutes to look up and allow yourself to feel the wonder.

Maybe we’ll never shift to the moon, but who knows what else might be possible if we just imagine?

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EVERYONE’S INVITED TO CELEBRATE TOAST’S 25th ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, premium wine festival Toast Martinborough is inviting everyone to join in with special wine-themed activities on the day before Toast.

“No Toast ticket needed,” says General Manager Anna Nielson.

“We want Saturday 19 November to be about sharing Toast’s silver anniversary with the whole region, and to welcome and entertain many of the thousands of Toast guests who come in for the weekend.”

This is the first time such a wide range of activities will be offered to make the weekend special.

Many of the Toast wineries are offering special activities on Saturday, from a stylish Garden Party High Tea at Tirohana Estate (with Butler and Maid service), to light-hearted handy hints at Luna Estate about tasting wine using all your senses.

Plus, some very special and rare wine tasting treats are on offer: pre-release tastings of new wines, barrel tastings of wines not even bottled yet, vertical tastings over several years and some hidden treasures of older wines are promised. Most cellar doors will be open,

including prestigious Dry River Wines for the first time ever.

Vynfields is presenting Asian treats, with delicious yakitori skewers over a wood-burning Hibachi, and Chinese artistry with calligraphy, painting and satins on display.

Most of these activities will include food.

Pre-booking is needed for some activities and for others just come along. For details see Eventfi nda.co.nz and search using the key word ‘Toast Martinborough’.

Visitors and wine tasters staying locally are also catered for with a special Toast shuttle bus around Martinborough, which will drop visitors at the gate of participating wineries.

The TOAST shuttle bus will meet both regular Saturday Tranzit services from Masterton, via Carterton, Greytown and Featherston Station to Martinborough (meeting the Wellington train), and back again at the end of the day. See www.tranzit.co.nz for details.

“It’s going to be a lot of fun, and we look forward to seeing a great crowd enjoying themselves,” concluded Anna Nielson.

A VERY SPECIAL TASTE OF TOAST CELEBRATING TOAST MARTINBOROUGH’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY Saturday 19th November (the day before Toast Martinborough) Time

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Dry River

A first for prestigious Dry River: pop-up cellar door offering current vintage tastes matched with Capitol’s antipasti. Plus selected older and limited vintages for sale.

$15pp at the door for tastings and snacks To book for 6+, email sarah@dryriver.co.nz

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Share the love with Margrain’s Vineyard and Winery Tour, learning and tasting as you explore from vine to wine.

Bookings essential. $35pp for tour and tastings; max of 20 per tour.

Includes a very special treat: a pre-release taste of Margrain’s soughtafter En Rose (pink bubbles), and exclusive tasting of some older gems from the library.

To book, email villas@margrainvineyard.co.nz or phone 06 306 9292

A lively tutored tasting to help you “unlock your senses of sight, smell and taste and experience more of the wine”, 4 wines matched with 4 tapas dishes from The Kitchen at LUNA Estate.

$60pp for tutored tasting, wine and food Bookings essential.

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Bookings not required.

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$25pp. Bookings essential Book at info@tirohanaestate.com or www.tirohanaestate.com/seasonal-theme-nights

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Chat with the winemaker about tastes and styles as you explore different vintages and varieties.

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Bookings not required.

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• Visit Ata Rangi and Te Kairanga Wines at their cellar doors, open as normal from 11am – 4pm Saturday For further information and booking details, go to www.Eventfinda.co.nz and search using the key word ‘Toast Martinborough’

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Faces of history The project on Wednesday, November 2 between 5000 and 7000 children and teenagers set out to reclaim for New Zealand the world record for the most people performing a haka at one time, was more than a year in the planning.

Initiated by Masterton Intermediate School principal Russell Thompson and co-ordinated by Trudy Sears of Wairarapa Reap. The haka, Ko Wairarapa, was written by Paora Ammunson of Papawai Marae, who is now a South Wairarapa district councillor. Photographer CHRIS KILFORD was there.

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Plenty of waiting as the children line up in rows. Carterton School is in green.

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Stock thefts a parasite problem

BY RICK POWDRELL Federated Farmers National Board member Once again stock theft is in the news.

Some scumbags too lazy to rear their own calves wait for an enterprising couple to do the hard yards, then steal 55 of their animals.

This young Canterbury couple are

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working multiple jobs as well as rearing calves to get ahead in life. Rearing calves alone is a time-consuming job, with morning and evening feeding, individual animal attention required to ensure good animal health, plus the necessary cleaning to maintain a healthy environment.

This couple have clear goals on what their future holds and one just around the corner, their marriage, has now been pushed out into the future.

The theft highlights many of the factors being promoted around New Zealand at the combined FMG / NZ Police / Federated Farmers Rural Crime Prevention Workshops.

When speaking at these workshops my number one point about getting on top of rural theft is the need to report all crime and suspicious activity.

In this case the couple reported the crime immediately. A neighbour came forward soon after with information regarding vehicle movements in the area.

I would imagine that neighbour is now wishing they had reported what they saw in the early hours of the morning to the owner or police at that time. It highlights that if you see something out of the normal, something that looks dodgy, it so often will be dodgy.

A myth that needs to be corrected is that police are not interested in suspicious activity. Police do want to know; don’t hesitate to call 111. So often the suspicious reports either fill a gap in an investigation

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or help paint a picture of offenders’ movements.

To their credit the neighbour did note what they viewed, the time, and reacted instantly to supply the information on hearing of the crime. This information has provided police with strong leads in their search for these parasites.

This neighbourly act highlights my third point, which is the importance of having rural support groups, neighbours looking out for neighbours, talking about the issues in their local patch. Neighbourhood Support New Zealand can assist rural residents to form a group while the police are willing to visit groups and discuss the issues.

By now you will be wondering what point two is. It’s to implement all practical security measures on your farm. That will vary as no two properties are alike and there are a multitude of security measures available.

Some basic measures apply to most properties: Keeping road gates closed where possible, lock them if intruder risk high; locking storage sheds and good lighting are all a good starting points.

For this young couple we hope other people may have witnessed the vehicles involved, or noticed calves fitting the description somewhere, so that these scumbags are apprehended and the muchloved calves returned.

Just as in Westerns, thunder can spook cattle into a stampede, so fireworks can panic farm animals, says Federated Farmers health and safety spokeswoman Katie Milne.

Ms Milne said domestic dogs and cats might run for cover under the sofa – but cows, sheep and horses out in the paddocks don’t have that option, and can panic into bolting.

They can injure themselves, get tangled in fences and if they do break free, they can cause accidents with motorists.

Ms Milne says as more urban areas push out into farmland, it becomes an issue for those on the city/rural fringe need to think about.

The NZ Veterinary Association has highlighted two past fireworks cases where a panicked dog ran until the pads of its feet were worn bloody, and a horse that had to be euthanased after it spent a night trapped in a barbed wire fence.

“Fireworks displays in the Northern Hemisphere are in autumn. But here it’s spring, the breeding season for farm animals and horses, which are out in the paddocks with the calves, lambs and foals at foot,” Ms Milne said.

This year Federated Farmers this year asked urban and rural New Zealanders to remember the animals, and to watch the fire risk.

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BY BECKIE WILSON beckie.wilson@age.co.nz The construction of a new $20 million Masterton residential housing development is underway, with the developer hoping to make the most of what he says is a region-wide housing shortage.

The 40-lot subdivision on Upper Plain Rd will be completed in two stages, with the first 21 sections due to be ready for construction to begin early next year.

The additional 19 lots will begin being prepared in late March.

Steve Pilbrow, director of Westwood Development, said planning for the first 21 homes was already in motion.

“Timing could not be better with the huge shortage on existing homes.

“A show home is planned for completion in February next year, with packages soon to be available to view.”

The house and land packages will start from $450,000, with section sizes ranging from approximately 800m2 to 1100m2.

The land, formerly owned by the Salvation Army, was purchased by Westwood in December 2014.

Original plans consisted of a new retirement village, however after

discussion with Wairarapa District Health Board in September last year, there was concern of an oversupply of retirement facilities in the region.

Subsequently, Westwood is now in the process of obtaining a new resource consent for the 40-lot division.

David McHattie, owner of LJ Hooker in Masterton, is the marketing agent for the new homes. “[There is] strong interest from out of town buyers, and with price values rising, new homes are becoming a very attractive option,” he said.

“It’ll attract a blend of people, with smaller properties attracting baby boomers and the bigger [homes] for families.”

While it is still in the early stages, marketing had not yet begun, Mr McHattie said.

However there had already been interest in the subdivision.

Westwood have recently completed the redevelopment of The Hub in Greytown, a site formerly occupied by the Trust House Community Store.

Westwood has confirmed that they have the contract to purchase almost 8ha land from the Masterton A&P Society, with the intention of larger sections.

Both Jayne Towler and her mum Pat Towler are well-known for their cooking.

Pat is now retired but her famous Sunday Roast lives on at the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club where her daughter now runs Jayne’s Kitchen.

The restaurant is open to the public every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening as well Saturday and Sunday between 12noon and 2pm.

Jayne has lived in Greytown all her life and previously cooked at The Top Pub where she and her mother served Pat’s famous roasts every Sunday.

Jayne has taken the past year off to enjoy a break from cooking and spend time with her two children but has now started her own business - Jayne’s Kitchen - with a team of great staff setting up kitchen at the Club.

The restaurant at Jayne’s Kitchen specialises in classic Kiwi fare like its Sunday Roast, Workies Burger, Slow Cooked Beef Stew, Steak and Beer Battered Fish and chips.

“It’s good filling food with lots of meat and veges - it’s really well presented and good value for money,” says Jayne.

For private functions, Jayne’s Kitchen can cater to all styles and tastes from finger foods to buffets and a la carte with a range of menus to choose from.

The Club has a variety of spaces that are suitable for different types of functions from a private boardroom, to small functions, to large get-togethers. Together with Jayne’s kitchen the Club can cater for all your functions big or small.

“I’m really enjoying working as part of the Club. They are all a great bunch of people here, very welcoming and friendly, and the bar staff are lovely.

“We all work together as one big team to give the members, locals and guests the very best time while they’re here.

Non-members are very welcome to come and enjoy our great food.”

With Christmas seven weeks away, Jayne has devised a selection of menus for end-of-year get-togethers and staff Xmas parties including the proverbial Xmas ham.

The team will also be hosting a delicious three course Christmas lunch at the club on the 20th of December at 12:30pm.

Tickets will be on sale from next week so be in quick as tickets are limited $35 per adult and $25 for children. Children will receive a small gift from Santa.

Jayne and her team are great believer’s in the concept “play it forward” so this Christmas they will be doing just that.

From the 1st of December to the 20th of December there will be a huge Xmas tree set up in the dining room at the Club.

People can come in and donate a non-perishable food item or gift (if wrapped please label if the present is for a man, woman, boy or girl) and their name will go in the draw to win a dinner for two. All donations will go to the South Wairarapa Food Bank so come in and help a very worthy cause.

Jayne welcomes inquiries from anyone interested in finding out more about Jayne’s Kitchen and the catering services she and her team can provide.

Jayne’s kitchen The South Wairarapa Workingmans Club

We cater for all your food needs Weddings / Funerals / Parties / Dinners Book for your Christmas Function NOW Large groups welcome Try our famous Sunday Roasts

Open Fri, Sat, Sun 5pm - 8pm Sat & Sun 12pm - 2pm bookings phone

027 486 5810 or 06 304 9420

Family Dinning / Private Functions All welcome

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Cruise Martinborough Jan 26-29, 2017

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Achievers and leaders Chanel College social and academic leaders for 2016 were recognised at a prizegiving last week. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

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Head boy Kenta McKelvey and head girl Tayla-Cade Gerrard.

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FOOD BANK COLLECTION HELP US FILL THE SHELVES OF OUR WAIRARAPA FOOD BANKS AGAIN

WED 16 NOV 2016

Chelsea McLean, dux.

Matthew Masoe (Special Character Leader), Alexandra Megaw (Deputy Head Girl) and Drew MacDonald (Deputy Head Boy). Front row special character leaders Odette Bayliss, Lucy Britland and Janie Grevatt.

GOT GOLD? GET CA$H We will buy your old: Gold Chains • Gold necklaces Gold Bangles • Gold Bracelets • Gold Rings • Gold Earrings Gold Lockets • Gold Pendants • Gold Charms Gold Cufflinks • Gold Brooches • Gold Watches • Gold Coins Gold Collectables • Broken or damaged Gold Jewelry Gold Ingots

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The Fire Service, Police and Ambulance Service will be out with the collectors from Rotary clubs of Wairarapa and other groups on Wednesday 16 November 2016 from 5.30 pm.

When you hear the sirens and noise please bring your cans of food or any non-perishable food items out to the collectors when you hear them in your street.

If you are not home on collection day you can drop your food off at any Fire Station, Library in the Wairarapa or Paper Plus Masterton.

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WAIRARAPA WHITEBAIT ON THE MENU AT TURKEY RED

OUT & ABOUT IN

GREYTOWN

Turkey Red has new season Wairarapa Whitebait Special on the menu with a Whitebait Omelette with Salad for $23.

You can enjoy $20 steak deals every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Turkey Red from 5pm. The meals include high quality scotch fillet steak with eggs, chips and onion ring.

Friday is “Locals Night” with live music from a variety of local bands, and a ticket in the Jackpot Joker with every drink you buy.

Turkey Red now has a new music gathering Down on Main Street - a “blackboard concert” held on the third Wednesday of the month hosted by Dr Rob and Stefan Brown with a $5 entry charge to support the musicians and their equipment.

LOCAL WHITEBAIT SPECIAL! Omelette with salad $23 SPRING SPECIALS $20 Scotch Fillet Steak TUES - THURS

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GET INSPIRED WITH A FREE INFO EVENING WITH HELLOWORLD GREYTOWN & WORLD JOURNEYS! Come on a journey with the adventure based company who create unique tailor made and hosted holidays. The journeys are designed through personal experience and tailored with passion to ensure a premium, hassle-free travel experience. Favourite destinations are selected and itineraries are created to introduce you to vibrant cultures, exquisite cuisines, fascinating history and the rich and unique scenery in our world. Included in every itinerary are some special experiences that are personally designed to immerse you in the local culture whether it be dining with a local family, an exclusive sightseeing tour or a cooking class. Travel with Personality. Discover Tailor-Made & Hosted Journeys with endless possibilities for your next adventure. All designed to create lasting memories. The FREE INFO EVENING is being held onTuesday 22nd November at 5.45pm. RSVP for more details and venue.

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A WARM WELCOME AWAITS Ultimate Care Greytown is situated on a quiet road, close to all the local amenities.

It’s a small facility that really is a huge part of the community with lots of activities and integration with the locals. Even the community medical centre is located next door.

Our rest home and hospital provides specialist aged care and nothing is too much trouble for our staff when looking after our residents.

With a homely feel, the facility provides access to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, along with an excellent activities programme and lovely meals.

If you’d like to experience our industry-leading care at first-hand, contact facility manager Wilhelmina Mentz for a visit on 06 304 8041.

PINEHAVEN KEEPS GREYTOWN’S FRUIT GROWING TRADITION ALIVE When you buy apples – and many other fruits – at Pinehaven’s shop just north of Greytown you can be certain they were home-grown.

Pinehaven Orchards marked its 104th anniversary this year and is still owned and operated by the Meyrick family.

It grows and sells many Kiwi classic varieties including Gala which was first discovered in one of its orchards, along with 11 other varieties of apples.

Pinehaven Orchards grows six varieties of pears, stone fruit including nectarines, plums and peaches, berries, and some vegetables.

There’s always a wide selection of other fresh fruit and vegetables in store, as well as some gourmet foods, and basic groceries like eggs and soft drinks.

You can enjoy its real fruit ice cream – or some home grown fruit – in the picnic area beside the shop which is open 8.30am to 5.30pm every day.

GET YOUR TANKINI SWIMWEAR ON FOR SUMMER Shalari Lingerie has a range of cool tankini for a hot summer. These are much more versatile as to where and when they can be worn than the one piece or bikini and so are well suited to the Wairarapa where women won’t necessarily be wearing them at the beach, owner Tina Dunlop points out.

Because they are made by the same quality labels who supply Tina with her lingerie, they offer the same excellent structure and support.

“This allows them to be fitted accurately, and so complement to the unique body shape of the wearer.”

helloworld Greytown 124 Main Street, Greytown 06 304 9615 ksenia.ptilidi@helloworld.co.nz

CAROLS AT COBBLESTONES ON SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER Do you love the songs and traditions of Christmas?

“Carols at Cobblestones” on Saturday 17 December ticks all the boxes with new local acts performing contemporary and traditional Christmas songs and carols.

A newly formed choir will lead the community singing and the “Friends of Cobblestones” will have gourmet treats. The Cobblestones Museum shop will be open too with gifts seldom seen elsewhere.

There is no eftpos so if you want to buy a delicious treat, you’ll need to bring cash.

Entry is free with a gold coin koha gratefully received. All funds raised will go toward future projects.

To find out more like ‘Friends of Cobblestones’ on Facebook or visit www.cobblestonesmuseum.org.nz

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Ultimate Care Greytown is a purpose-built specialist aged care facility, lovely and warm inside with lounges and rooms overlooking established gardens. Our friendly and welcoming team is dedicated to providing you with industry-leading care.

The range of care we provide includes: • Day care • Health recovery • Hospital level care • Respite care • Rest home www.ultimatecare.co.nz 186 East St, Greytown Contact Wilhelmina Mentz on 06 304 8041 Email: manager.greytown@ultimatecare.co.nz

Gift vouchers available

COBBLESTONES invites you to...

CAROLS AT COBBLESTONES A Fun Family Night for all!

FREE ENTRY TO MUSEUM GROUNDS Gates open at 5pm,

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Local Performers If wet, concert will be at Greytown Town Hall starting 6.00pm.

“It’s what’s underneath that matters”

starting 5.30pm

bring a picnic or BUY TREATS

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Gourmet Food and Sweet Stall

Cash only please - no Eftpos

Shalari Boutique Lingerie 104 Main Street, Greytown • Ph 06 304 7170 www.shalari.co.nz Private fittings are available by appointment

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GREYTOWN BUTCHERY – NOT YOUR ORDINARY TRADITIONAL BUTCHER

We’re Ben and Sarah and we are very excited to be opening a new dog boarding and daycare service in Greytown. We offer:

While offering all the products of your traditional butcher, Greytown Butchery caters to a real broad range of tastes with their freezers chock full of organic and game meats.

They stock certified organic beef, lamb and smallgoods including nitrite-free bacon.

They also supply Bostock’s premium certified organic free range chicken.

Other poultry available at Greytown Butchery are duck legs, breasts, whole duck and duck fat, along with pheasant, guinea fowl, poussin and quail.

If you’re game, they stock various game meats like wild rabbit, venison and ostrich meats.

Really popular among customers is the butchery’s range of offal including lamb’s fry, kidneys, brains and tongues, as well as tripe, sweetbreads and chicken livers.

• A safe, fun place for your dog to explore its senses and express its instincts • A daily enrichment programme to exercise body and mind • A limited number of spaces to ensure every dog has the attention it needs • A variety of boarding options for young, old, large and small and everyone in between • Years of experience with a range of dogs • A commitment to kindness, love and compassion Visit www.dogdays.net.nz or call us on 021 472 408 to find out more. We are taking bookings now!

DOG BOARDING DOG DAYS

OPENING 1 DECEMBER IN GREYTOWN TAKING BOOKINGS NOW! Ben Markwick and Sarah Ellich Phone: 021 472 408 Website: www.dogdays.net.nz Email: dogs@dogdays.net.nz

MINI EXCAVATOR IDEAL FOR HARD TO GET TO PLACES

GUESTS INVITED TO EXPERIENCE WHAT CLUB HAS TO OFFER

Pope & Gray now has its own mini excavator which is ideal for drain laying, landscaping and other projects around your home or business.

It is especially suitable for hard to reach places as it has a very small width and tracks that are adjustable to get into even tighter corners, for instance between buildings and boundary fences.

The excavator (pictured) is quite light at 1.7 tonnes and so is easy on the ground underneath and easy to transport to jobs anywhere in the Wairarapa.

South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club invites anyone thinking of joining the 137 year-old club to pop in and see just what it has to offer.

• Subdivisions • Driveways • Concrete Kerbing • Chip Sealing and Asphalt • Farm Tracks • Draincleaning • Drainlaying • Septic Tanks • Water & Sewer Connections • Landscaping • Lawns • House Sites

The One Stop Shop Please contact

Pope & Gray on 06 304 8911 or Visit: www.popeandgray.co.nz

It has a full TAB facility, two full sized snooker tables and three pool tables, and 10 dart boards.

The biggest night of the week is the Wednesday Draw night. There is usually live music once a month on a Friday Night with a variety of styles from country to swing era.

The club is popular for weddings, funerals and anniversaries. Its restaurant has an excellent reputation, offering full dinners on Saturday and Sunday and snack meals on Wednesday and Friday.

Join our Club and enjoy these benefits Reciprocal visiting rights to over 330 Clubs throughout NZ Members Children and Grandchildren Education Trust • Meals Saturday & Sunday Nights • TAB & Gaming area • Free Pool and Snooker GREYTOWN • Darts & Indoor Bowls • A Senior Members Section for outings & sport r s days • Modern Bar and Full TAB facilities • Big Screen TV for all that Live Sport

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For details on joining phone the Secretary 06 304 9448 or email swwmc@wise.net.nz

120 Main Street, Greytown

Ph (06) 304 9448 | www.swwmc.org.nz

For DYI enthusiasts wanting to build a deck over summer, Crighton ITM Greytown has some of the best discounts on decking wood in the Wairarapa. You can choose from standard Pine or upgrade to Kwila with other types of hardwood also available.

Crighton ITM also has a range of landscaping materials for summer projects including retaining wall timber which many Wairarapa residents have discovered make ideal borders for raised gardens.

Pop in and see the team today!

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ARBOR HOUSE AT GREYTOWN COUNTRY MARKET

GREYTOWN DENTAL - IN THE HUB OF SOUTH WAIRARAPA

Our new fence is up and looking great. Next is new signage and to start planting the new garden.

Thank you to all the businesses who helped and those who are contributing to our annual Mega Xmas raffle which starts from Sunday 20th November. Keep an eye out for us at the Greytown Country Market where you can find us selling our Christmas goodies during November and December with the raffle drawn at the market on Sunday 18th December.

Located in The Hub in the centre of Greytown, Dr Manjima Sony provides South Wairarapa’s own dental services from her modern dental practice. With a “people first” approach, Dr Sony keeps her services professional and affordable with the aim of meeting every need. Dr Sony is pleased to announce that Dental Hygienist Kathleen Brown is now available for appointments at Greytown Dental.

Community Owned right in the heart of Greytown • 26 Bedrooms (6 with ensuites) • Very handy to Greytown shops • 2 spacious lounges, one with a gas fire • Covered deck for Residents and visitors to enjoy

Arbor House is a small, friendly facility.

Our resident’s wellbeing is paramount.

Our experienced staff enjoy caring for people alongside family & friends.

WE OFFER –

DAY ACTIVITIES RESPITE CARE PALLIATIVE CARE HEALTH RECOVERY REST HOME & HOSPITAL LEVEL CARE We invite you to come and have a look.

Contact our Nurse Manager, Robyn Brady.

Arbor House, 48 Main Street, Greytown 5712 Ph: 06 304 9483 • Email: arbor-house@xtra.co.nz

Let us keep you smiling

Book in for a check-up today!

You can now enrol by calling us at 06 304 8906 or emailing us at contact@greytowndental.co.nz We look forward to meeting you.

Dr. Manjima Sony, Kathleen Brown and Team

Greytown Dental The Hub, 78 Main Street, Greytown 5712 www.greytowndental.co.nz

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YOUTH & TRUTH

Gender neutral uniforms urged

BY AROHA WITINITARA

OUT & ABOUT IN

GREYTOWN

VARIED MUSICAL FARE AT THE TIN HUT THIS FRIDAY A TASTE OF GREEN GOLD AT JUNO Juno olive oils are quickly being snapped up after they won 12 medals at the New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards in October. With nine olive oils to choose from, it’s hard to select favourites for your pantry. Juno produced five, single variety extra virgin olive oils, each exuding fruity, herbaceous and intense flavours and aromas, perfect for drizzling, dipping and slow roasting. Equally delicious are Juno agrumato oils. The oil is made by crushing fresh citrus fruit and rosemary leaf together with fresh olives at the Greytown olive press. These beautiful aromatic finishing oils will enhance any dish! Opening hours are Saturday and Sunday 10:30am - 4:30pm. State Highway 2 Greytown South. Buy online at www.juno-olives.co.nz

As youth we spend a good two thirds of our day wearing school uniforms but unfortunately, there are a lot of teenagers who are uncomfortable with the uniform options currently available to them. There are skirt-wearing humans longing after pants and pant wearers who want skirts.

Gender neutral uniforms would be a quick fix to this problem.

In suggesting a gender neutral uniform, be assured I am in no way suggesting schools should adapt a single a single androgynous uniform. School can seem prison-like enough already, we don’t need to make it any worse.

I’m suggesting that the masculine and feminine uniforms offered in co-ed schools should remain but the labels forcing males to wear the masculine option and females the feminine option should be revoked.

The number of people content with the current uniforms is the majority; the implementation of gender neutral uniforms should be done in a way that wouldn’t disrupt that.

As a person who has to wear a skirt five days a week I can tell you, the garment can be impractical. It’s hard to concentrate on playing a sport when you’re scared of flashing the audience, so if skirt wearers want to engage in physical activity during their lunch break they will have to take the time to change into their PE gear. However by far the most challenging obstacle you encounter when wearing a skirt is windy winter days.

Wearing a skirt isn’t all bad, though.

It is highly likely that there are transgender or questioning students in every school whom could benefit from having gender neutral uniforms.

Having a piece of floaty material hanging around your legs can make you feel majestic and if there are males that want to experience that feeling, they should be allowed to.

Most importantly, not everyone fits into the binary labels of male and female. Nonbinary people are people who identify as a gender other than male or female. Gender neutral uniforms would ensure that all transgender students could be comfortable in their uniform choices.

According to the New Zealand Adolescent Health survey, called Youth 12, more than 2% of New Zealand’s student population either identify as transgender or are questioning their gender identity.

Therefore it is highly likely that there are transgender or questioning students in every school whom could benefit from having gender neutral uniforms.

Why do we assign gender boundaries to clothing? They’re just pieces of fabric.

Everyone should feel free to wear whatever they want and the labels of men and women’s clothing should be viewed as less of a rulebook and more of a guideline.

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CARTERTON CHRISTMAS PARADE 2016

Now into its third month, Tin Hut Music continues to flourish with its next gig this Friday 11th November.

A varied line up, starting around 7.30pm, will kick off with two of the Wairarapa’s most accomplished jazz men, Eric Manson and John Beckett, followed up by Mike Dew and Bill Smith, with Kate Marshall and Bob Cooper-Grundy finishing off a full night of live music. Entry is $5.

HIGH STREET CARTERTON SATURDAY 26 NOVEMBER THEME: ‘A TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS’

Food, Wine & Coffee

START TIME 12.30PM

THE TIN HUT DINING EXPERIENCE Open for Dinner from 5.00pm Wednesday – Sunday Brunch from 11.00am Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Open for sales Saturday and Sunday 10-30am - 4.00pm 1931 SH2, Greytown Wairarapa, NZ Tel: 06 304 8895 or 021 280 6510 www.juno-olives.co.nz Email: info@juno-olives.co.nz

For our full menu or bookings phone us or visit our website www.tinhut.co.nz

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PLUS FATHER CHRISTMAS, HIGH STREET STALLS, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT AND MORE. CARTERTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE DISPLAY - OPEN MORNING. WINDOW DRESSING Competition for Carterton Retailers.

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Top supporter gets award

BY JAKE BELESKI Head down to any junior hockey match in Wairarapa on a Saturday morning, or senior match in the afternoon, and chances are you will cross paths with Ben Taylor.

The passionate hockey fan will be pacing the sidelines, helping anyone within range that shows the slightest signs of needing assistance.

Ben is Year 10 at Wairarapa College and picked up supporter of the year last week at the Wairarapa Hockey awards night.

But

Wairarapa Hockey supporter of the year Ben Taylor with his award and his personal cookbook, ‘Taylormade Tucker’.

PHOTO/JAKE BELESKI

he is not your average awardwinner.

Ben was born with Down Syndrome, but has not let it get in the way of his remarkable contribution to the local hockey community.

His mother, Sandy Taylor, said it was pleasing to see his keen attitude acknowledged on a prestigious stage.

“I’m just pleased that he’s participating and that he plays hockey and is part of a team.

“It’s great that he is recognised as a valuable member of the hockey community and that his enthusiasm is appreciated.”

Ben lives fully independently in the Waicol hostel, and mainstreaming at the school had proved invaluable for himself and the students around him, she said.

“Definitely for us his integration into the hostel has helped him hugely.

“He’s such a wellliked kid and he’s fitted in there seamlessly – the transition was amazing and he’s been totally accepted.”

Ben never had to look far for inspiration to get involved with hockey, with the sport being a huge part of the family.

His parents, Sandy and Hamish, are both respected hockey personalities in

Ben Taylor receives his award from Catriona Williams of the CatWalk Trust.

PHOTO/KELLY GOVAN

the Wairarapa community, and his siblings Morgan, Wills and Maddie are all esteemed hockey players in their own right.

Supporting his siblings was always a highlight for Ben, but he was also a keen player himself, Sandy said.

“In a funny kind of way Ben has been a part of all those teams that he has supported.

“He plays in the Waicol 4th XI as well – he’s a bit of a goal-scorer for them.”

As well as being a hockey enthusiast, Ben enjoys farming, hunting, horses and all other sports.

He even released his own cookbook titled ‘Taylormade Tucker’, and donated some of the proceeds towards iPads for Tinui School.

In the book are a colourful mixture of recipes alongside

entertaining anecdotes from Ben’s life.

He was extremely proud of the book, Sandy said.

“We saw it as his way to give back. He’s really proud of his cookbook – it’s kind of his childhood story and his journey.”

Kelly Govan, executive officer at Wairarapa Hockey, praised Ben’s contribution to the sport.

“He’s just a happy character – everyone knows him and he’s a friendly young man who gets on with everybody and is always helpful.

“From Saturday morning 6-a-side stuff, to supporting the Dalefield premier team and the Wairarapa College first XI, he’s always there to help with water bottles, services at halftime and anything else that is needed.”

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School hall, Holloway St. Email cartertonsinging@ gmail.com Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511, or Hugh 377-4880.

Opaki Tennis: Clubnight 7pm. Call Greg 377-4261 or 377-2201.

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.

Whakaoriori Shuffler Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Chair Yoga: For joint health, 1.30pm, YMCA Masterton. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Oasis Network Inc: A free service for all people who need advocacy and support for their mental health issues and well-being. Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Gaylene (06) 9290961 or (0274) 604-796.

Featherston Community Centre: Sit & Be Fit: 1.30-2.30pm Call Keiko (06) 308-8536; Move with Ease: Feldenkrais method 5.30-6.30pm. Call Rupert 027 585 3822; Yoga: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Mums & Bubs Fit: Open to everyone, 10am. For details text ‘Fit Mums’ to (027) 349-8962.

Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844.

Westside Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224.

Martinborough Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068.

Carterton Playcentre: Open 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875.

Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342.

Wairarapa Asthma Society Inc: Rooms in the Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton, open 10am-noon.

Call 377-1175.

Tuition: Maths, spelling, reading, classes at 3.30pm and 5pm, at IN2Learning, 141 Akura Rd, Masterton. Call Sally Chamberlain 377-2360.

Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Band practises 6.30-8.30 pm, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton.

Montessori Playgroup: 9.30-11am, St Andrews in the Field, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton. Call Deanne 377-5508.

Tai Chi: Martinborough 9.30-10.30am at St John’s hall (next to the fire station) Yoga Beginners: Course-bookings essential, 5.30-7pm , St Andrews church, Greytown. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296.

Yoga Works: Masterton 9.30am. Call Robyn 377-1802.

Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet: 9.15am for 9.30 start. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

Aquarobics: 11am at Lansdowne Village.

Pilates: Beginners: 9am; 50s Forward: 11am; Shed n Shape: 10am; Stretch: noon; Core: 5.30pm, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Judo Classes: Kids (4 to 9) 5-6pm, Cadets (10 to 16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Masterton Toy Library: 2.30-4.30pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Carterton: 6pm, at Carterton South End School hall. Call Thomas Duncan (06) 308-8844 or (027) 302-8923.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Carterton Library 11am1pm.

The Noodles: From 8pm. Wellington’s favourite party band, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. All welcome. Club

dress code and club rules will apply Featherston Community Centre: Needlework & Craft Drop In 10am-noon.

Call Virginia (06) 308-8392.

Linedance: For beginners, 10.3011.30am at St John’s Hall in Greytown.

Masterton Tennis Club: Club night from 5pm.

Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099.

Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596.

Gentle Linedance For Health: 10.3011.30am at St John’s Hall in Greytown.

Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643.

Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113.

Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614.

Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Hatha Yoga + Yin Mix: 5.30pm , St Johns Hall, Greytown. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296.

Yoga: Greytown: 9-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598.

Carterton: 9am, at Gain Momentum, opposite the Event Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Pilates: Core: 10am; 50s Forward: 11am, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Norma Wilton 377-3165.

Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Epilepsy Support Group: Meet at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South Carterton, at 11am. Call 0800 20 21 22.

Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222.

Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year 10), 6.308.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 377-0687.

Ballet for Women: Noon-1pm at St Andrew’s Church, Greytown. Call Maree (06) 304-9913.

Masterton Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call Ted 377-0625.

Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026.

Happy Circle: 9-11am, Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Janet 377-2447.

Tai Chi Masterton: Intermediates, 5.30-6.30pm, Lansdowne Church Hall, Totara St. Yoga: St Johns Hall, Martinborough, Beginners/Seniors 4-5.15pm; General 5.30-6.45pm. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598.

Yoga and Pilates Fusion: For joint mobility and core strength, 11am, St John’s Hall, Martinborough. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Kundalini Yoga: 7-8pm, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Tuition: Maths, spelling, reading, classes at 3.30pm and 5pm at In2Learning, 141 Akura Rd, Masterton. Call Sally Chamberlain 377-2360.

Pilates: Martinborough: 9am St Andrews Hall, Dublin St. Call Jane (027) 630-4132. Core: 9am; 50s Forward: 11am; Core: Noon & 5.30pm; Beginners: 6.30pm, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210

High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764.

Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.307.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 7.30-9pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Greytown: St John Hall, 73 Main St, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Wairarapa Felters: Meet at the Woolshed, Dixon St, Masterton, at 10am . Call Dianne 377-5524.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 6.30pm at Cameron Community House, Church St, Masterton. Call 0508 425-2666.

Wairarapa Herb Society: Meets 1.303pm, at Senior Citizens Hall, Carterton (opp Wild Oats Cafe). Call Andra 3725761, or Val 377-2035.

Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton.

Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880.

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am.

Featherston Community Centre: Juesday Art: 10am-1pm. Call Julia (06) 308-8977; Pilates: 7-8pm. Call Kathy (027) 285-5595.

Carterton District Historical Society: Open 1-3.30pm, Cnr Broadway & Masson St. Call 379-7150.

Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999.

Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554.

Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844.

Carterton Playcentre: Open 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875.

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342.

Wairarapa Asthma Society Inc: Rooms in the Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton, open 10am-noon.

Call 377-1175.

Carterton Tennis Club: Midweek tennis 9am-noon.

Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, with Justine Eldred at Kuranui College Dance Studio, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Justine (0274) 761-996.

Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, Carterton, open by appointment. Call 379-7827 or 379-9021.

Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522.

Tuition: Maths, spelling, reading, classes at 3.30pm and 5pm, at In2Learning.

141 Akura Rd, Masterton. Call Sally Chamberlain 377-2360.

Yoga Works: Masterton 9.30am.

Greytown 5.30pm. Call Robyn 377-1802.

Hatha Flow Yoga: 5.30pm, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296.

Pilates: Gentle: 9.30am, at Lansdowne Park Village, Titoki St, Masterton. Pilates Plus: 9am; Beginners: 11am; Core 2pm; Shed & Shape: 5.30pm, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

Karate Classes for Children: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu KarateDo. 5.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton.

Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738.

Judo Classes: Kids (4-9) 5pm to 6pm, Cadets (10-16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu KarateDo Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall.

Under-12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai

(027)432-6870. All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867.

Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748 Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

Carrington Bowling and Croquet Club: Bowls: 1.20pm for 1.30pm start.

Call Ray Beale 379-8242.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Norma Wilton 377-3165.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 Toi Wairarapa - Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich.

Sue Williams: Toi trustee/mother of artist.

Featherston Community Centre: Ukulele Group: 1-3pm Call Neil (06) 308-9341.

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficeries Club Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Whakaoriori Shuffler Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Mt Bruce Rural Rockers: Meet 7.3010pm, at Club Wairarapa RSA, Masterton, one-hour lessons, 1½ hours social dancing. Call Donna (027) 333-1793.

Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264.

Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236.

Masterton Art Club: Open 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019.

Dance Fit: 6pm at the YMCA Masterton.

For details text ‘Dance Fit’ to (027)

349-8962.

Tai Chi: Carterton, 9.30-10.30am, at St Mark’s Church Hall, High St. Masterton: Intermediates, 5.30-6.30pm, Lansdowne Church Hall, Totara St. Walk Fit: Open to everyone, 9.30am. For details text ‘Walk Fit’ to (027) 239-9001.

Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton.

Wairarapa Asthma Society Inc: South Wairarapa, Easy Breathers Gentle Exercise Group, 10.30-11.30am, at the St John rooms. Call Sylvia 377-1175 or Cathy (027) 359-3625.

Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High & Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

Longbush Playgroup: 9.30am-noon, 1135 Longbush Rd, Masterton. Call Eileen (06) 372-7861.

Westside Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224.

Martinborough Playcentre: Open 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068.

Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm.

Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 022-31893.

The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm.

Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814.

Tuition: Maths, spelling, reading, classes at 3.30pm, at IN2Learning, 141 Akura Rd Masterton. Call Sally Chamberlain 377-2360.

Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709.

Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton.

Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.

Yoga Works: Masterton 5.30pm. Call Robyn 377-1802.

Zumba: Gentle Dance Classes, 10.30am at Lansdowne Park Village, Titoki St, Masterton, 5.30pm at the Rec Centre.

Pilates: 50s Forward: 11am; Core: 9am and 5.30pm; Core & Stretch: 6.30pm, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton.

Yin yoga + Restore: 6.30pm, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Txt Tulletha (022) 1764296. Call 370-1121.

Beginners Yoga: 9am, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 180-9452.

Pregnancy Yoga: 12.30pm, Hot Yoga Studio, Kuripuni. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132.

Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton.

Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738.

Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 8-9.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574.

Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870.

Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu KarateDo Wairarapa Inc: Featherston: Primary School Hall, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804.

Masterton Petanque Club: From 5.30pm, at Masterton Bowling Club, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Graeme 378-7331.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

Carrington Bowling and Croquet Club: Golf croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

Wairarapa Singers and St Matthew’s Church Presents

Conducted by David Bremner Armistice Concert and Service At 6.30pm on Sunday November 13th

St Matthew’s Anglican Church 35 Church Street Masterton

Admission by koha

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Nature’s thirst quencher

By Sarah Wolland BVSc from Vet Services Wairarapa

CANINE PARVOVIRUS This often requires intravenous fl uids, antibiotics, and medications to control the vomiting and diarrhoea.

Most dogs will not eat during this time and won’t Parvovirus can affect dogs eat again until vomiting of all ages but typically has stopped, this can take puppies 6 to 20 weeks 3-7 days. The outcome of age. depends on the strain of parvovirus, and how When parvovirus is quickly the treatment is present it affects the started. digestive tract. Infected dogs will be unable to The best way to prevent an infection is to follow absorb fluids, leading the current vaccination to severe vomiting, loss schedule, starting at 8-9 of appetite, weakness, weeks, giving a vaccine lethargy and diarrhoea.

The virus can survive for every 2-4 weeks until age months in the environment 16 weeks. Continuing vaccination every 1-3 years and is resistant to many for adult dogs. disinfectants, hence it can easily be picked up on a If you suspect parvovirus walk or brought home on in a young dog with no or an incomplete vaccination your shoes. history, with symptoms as Dogs with parvovirus described please contact require intensive your vet immediately and veterinary management, leave the patient in the in most cases car, where the vet is able hospitalization is essential to assess and often use a to correct dehydration and quick inhouse lab test to electrolyte imbalances. detect the virus.

Yet again we are seeing an increase in cases of parvovirus. This is a highly contagious and often fatal disease that is easily prevented by vaccination.

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Cool, crisp juicy slices of watermelon on a sweltering hot day are one of summer’s delights.

You can grow your own watermelon at home if you have a few spare square metres in a sunny garden bed. No room left? Try growing watermelon up a sturdy trellis or over an archway.

The watermelon vines will need to be trained up the supports, using soft ties.

Yates® Watermelon Sugarbaby is ideal for a trellis as it produces smaller fruit that aren’t as heavy.

As fruit matures it might need to be supported with slings, made easily out of pantyhose or netting.

Before planting watermelon seeds, enrich the soil with some certified organic Yates Thrive Natural Blood & Bone. Seeds can be sown direct into the bed. Sow 3 to 4 seeds in mounds of moist soil, 1m apart and later thin to the 2 strongest plants.

Protect new seedlings from snails and slugs with Yates Blitzem™ Snail & Slug Pellets and feed the plants regularly with fast acting Yates Thrive® Flower & Fruit Soluble Plant Food, which contains nitrogen to promote strong vine growth and extra potassium to encourage the watermelon vines to flower and set their fruit.

Delicious melons will be ready to harvest in 12 to 14 weeks. They’re ready when the underside turns yellow and the fruit gives a dull, hollow sound when tapped.

Fruit insect pest reminders for November Apples and pears – continue regular sprays of Yates Success® Ultra to control codling moth.

Citrus – control sap sucking scale with Yates Conqueror Spraying Oil.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Wairarapa Midweek

Notices Employment Motoring Property Buy & Sell Trades & Services

Local Classifieds Public Notices

Public Notices

Judds Road Level Crossing Will be closed from 7.30am Saturday 10 December to 5pm Monday 12 December 2016 as part of upgrade work to improve the reliability of services. Detours will be in place for local residents. If you have any questions in relation to the works please contact: Aporo Sinclair, KiwiRail Field Production Manager on 027 475 8163.

Solway A&P Equine Measuring Day on Friday 11th November from 3.30-5pm.

All horses over 3yrs must be presented in a bridle with bit. Handlers must be wearing appropriate footwear. Please bring your existing RAS height certificate (if applicable).

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. Bookings taken online https://uidhle-free.10to8.com/ or by calling the Solway A&P Office 06 379 5377

Financial

Employment

Plumber Required

We are looking for a talented residential gardener for up to 15 hours a week to work across three large Masterton properties. Work includes maintaining and enhancing large existing gardens (across three locations), new planting, lawn and tennis court care, weed spraying etc. Applicants should be passionate and experienced gardener/s, physically fit, good communicators who can take direction as well as work independently.

Send covering letter outlining experience and at least one referee to cv@pobox.com

Gas fitting experience would be an advantage but not essential.

Top pay rates for right candidate, along with tool allowance, vehicle and all uniform and PPE provided.

For more information, call

Out of Zone School Enrolments 2017 The Board of Trustees will hold a ballot for out of zone students for 2017.

The ballot will commence in November 2016.

Enrolment at the school is governed by an enrolment scheme. Details are available from the school office.

Places are available in the following year groups for this enrolment period: New Entrants (Year 1), Year 6 Year 7 Timeline: 9 November 23 November 24 November 25 November 2 December

Applications open Applications close 3.00pm Ballot held if necessary Parents are notified Confirmation of acceptance by parents

Application forms are available from the school office.

For further information, or to arrange a school visit, please contact the school office 06 379 4010 or admin@carterton.school.nz Alison Woollard, Principal

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Young stock, new measures and annual remeasures, horses and ponies only (no miniatures sorry)

Contact Rob, Tel: 0274 575 657

Greytown School Scale A Part Time Teacher 0.6 for 2017 We are seeking an innovative, creative and highly effective teacher to provide release from class for our Deputy Principal for 3 days per week in a Y6/7 class commencing Term 1 2017. The successful applicant will value collaboration and inquiry and will be committed to effective e-learning practices.

Applications close 3pm, Monday 14 November.

Please send a letter of application and your CV, including the names of 2 referees by email to principal@greytown.school.nz

Masterton District Council Management Accountant E te tini, e te rahi – aro mai ki tēnei kaupapa Masterton District Council is committed to making Masterton a great place to live, visit, and do business and we are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our established Finance team, and be the key liaison with our managers and budget holders.

In this senior finance role your ability to communicate well with a broad range of people, as well as strong analysis skills, will be key to success. You will ensure managers and budget holders have high quality, accurate financial information that adds value to their operations and Council decision-making. You will lead our budget preparation, financial modelling and monthly reporting, as well as using your business analysis skills to provide meaningful interpretation and commentary to managers. Additionally your expertise will be used to support your colleagues in the Finance team.

If you want to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants should have the right to work in New Zealand.

A full job description and application form is available on request by phone (06) 370 6300. Alternatively you can download the information from the Masterton District Council website www.mstn.govt.nz.

Please email your CV, application form and a covering letter to admin@mstn.govt. nz or post to: Mauri ora ki a tātou katoa Masterton District Council Masterton District Council has a policy PO Box 444 of Equal Employment Opportunity.

MASTERTON 5840 Enquiries can be directed to Applications close 5.00pm Jenny Spencer, HR Advisor Tuesday 15th November 2016. jennys@mstn.govt.nz

Entertainment

RailEx Model Train Show Walter Nash Centre Taine Street, Lower Hutt Sat Nov 19th 10 - 5pm Sun Nov 20th 10 - 4pm

Adults $15 Family $30

At School $5 Under 5's Free!

AUDITIONS

A MATS Junior Theatre production 9yrs - 14yrs boys and girls come along if you can SING and MOVE! Saturday 12TH November 2016 9.30am Majestic Theatre, Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton

All enquiries to the Secretary (Wendy): E mclennan.gary@xtra.co.nz P 027 480 6664 www.matsmusicaltheatre.org.nz

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Masterton District Council to build and maintain a reputation for providing superb service and excellent community support

Accountability Creativity Teamwork Integrity Open communication No excuses Service

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Local Classifieds Employment

Trades Services

SHIFT WORKERS REQUIRED AT J.N.L.

WELDING SERVICES, trailer repairs, crates, steel gates.

Qual tradesman. Phone 06 377 5060.

REID ENTERPRISES LTD

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Mob/Txt 021 511816 We support a 100% Drug free work place

FORKLIFT For Hire. Short and long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

For Sale

Painting & Decorating

FRIDGE FREEZER very good condition, $250.

Phone 06 370 8222.

TRADESMAN Painter Paperhanger. All work Guaranteed. Phone Rob 027 883 0102.

Phone 377 2533

Wanted to Buy DEMO RIMU/TOTARA 4x2. Phone 027 274 2736.

SHIPPING CONTAINER Phone 022 658 4062.

WANTED Old postcards, coin and stamp collections.

Bank notes and war medals.

Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton Saturday 12th November 9.30am - 2pm

Speed and scarecrows Out and about in Wairarapa at the weekend, photographer Chris Kilford captured the action at the Drag Rages and at the Gladstone School Scarecrow Gala.

Super Sedan Class: Ross Whelan (Hawera) drives his 1934 Ford Y

Sue Gray (Wellington) behind the wheel of the Mad Cow Racing Team Maverick

Public Notices

MASTERTON TRUSTHOUSE SQUASH CENTRE (Masterton Squash Club)

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HOW ARE YOU GETTING HOME TONIGHT? If you’re out and having a few drinks, make sure you’ve got a sober driver to get you home safely.

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Sport

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Wairarapa Midweek

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Black Sticks dream comes true

BY JAKE BELESKI jake.beleski@age.co.nz

Last week a former Wairarapa College hockey player, Felicity Reidy, was named in the Black Sticks women’s team to contest the Trans-Tasman Trophy this month.

The news came within a week of current Wairarapa College players Morgan Taylor and Gus Wakeling being named in the Black Sticks junior men’s team.

Reidy acknowledged the massive opportunity in front of her, and said she had to double-check the team-list to make sure she had actually read her name.

“I was really excited because it’s something that I’d dreamt about - for it to happen is a surreal feeling. The team was emailed out at about 9am on Saturday and I woke up really early, but I was kind of bracing myself and didn’t want to get my hopes up. Even on the Sunday I was thinking that better not have been a dream.”

The squad will travel to Auckland to contest three matches on November 17, 19 and 20, and Reidy hoped her previous experience with the Junior Black Sticks would hold her in good stead for the step up to international hockey.

“It’s a massive opportunity - I’ve had a little bit of experience with age group stuff which definitely helps leading into it.”

Sacrifices had been made to give herself the best chance of cracking the squad, she said.

“I really want to make the most of the opportunity — I’m going to try and enjoy the experience. I’ve worked really hard for this — I’ve had to fit trainings around work and that so for it to all pay off is great.”

Reidy plays for Capital in the National Hockey League and Harbour City in the premier Wellington club competition.

Felicity Reidy, seen here playing for New Zealand A against Canada last year, has been selected for the Black Sticks women’s team.

Before moving into the senior ranks she was a star player at Waicol, and has fond memories of her time with the school.

“Wairarapa is known for producing quite strong hockey players - the pinnacle of my career there was probably winning Federation Cup.” The Fed Cup is the premier national girls’ college hockey competition.

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Spending time in the Black Sticks environment would provide opportunities to push towards her long-term goals, she said.

“I think the Olympics is always going to

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