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Reuben Tipoki, with the 4-person sailing waka he is building alongside Featherston man Brenden Saayman. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

A South Wairarapa man is heading to Hawaii to learn about waka building as he sets his sights on sailing the region to cleaner waterways. Reuben Tipoki is an experienced Pacific sailor and is building his own waka as the prototype for a waka club, which he hopes to use to educate Wairarapa people about their waterways. Mr Tipoki has been in the “waka world” for seven years now. “I’ve sailed well over 40,000 miles around the pacific to many different nations – as far as San Francisco in the northeast, Palau in the northwest, to Mexico and Costa Rica in the southeast, to Australia in the southwest and many places in between.” After his world travels in 2015, he returned home to manage his family’s business, Lake Ferry Holiday Park, where he regularly accompanies park visitors onto Lake Onoke either by kayak, paddleboard or waka. “It just so happens that in the whole of Wairarapa in my opinion, we have three of the best waterways for waka – them being Lake Wairarapa, the Ruamahanga River, and Lake Onoke.”

Mr Tipoki and Featherston youth group leader and sailor Brenden Saayman are partway through building their own waka, or sailing canoe, from which they have developed a prototype the proposed club could use for future builds. The pair are building the four-person waka out of marine plywood, using a stitch and glue process. They still need to glue on the hulls and the cross beams, or kiato, and complete the decking and rigging. In May this year, Mr Tipoki intends to travel to Hawaii for a two-week waka festival to hone his building skills. “I want to see how they’re making them because there has been a big voyaging/sailing waka renaissance in the Paciﬁc over the last three to four decades. “And it started with the Hawaiians. The Hawaiians are leading the charge in reviving our old sailing traditions.” He will also be gleaning ideas from some of their established children’s sailing programmes. The “sailing or voyaging club”, which will enable Mr Tipoki to share his navigational skills, could suit schools, rugby clubs or marae groups, and already has some community support.

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Unity is not conformity Ford Every Stream

Gerald Ford GERALD FORD President Barack Obama gave his final speech as leader of the American people last week. There has been much talk of division after the US’s latest election campaign, and much apportioning of blame. In that light, it is instructive to note Obama’s many appeals to unity. “We, the People, through the instrument of our democracy, can form a more perfect union. “…only if all of us, regardless of our party affiliation or particular interest, help restore the sense of common purpose that we so badly need right now. “…the imperative to strive together as well, to achieve a greater good. “You believe in a fair, just, inclusive America; you know that constant change has been America’s hallmark, something not to fear but to embrace. “We have shown the capacity to change, and make life better for those who follow. “Yes, our progress has been uneven…” The trouble with that sort of rhetoric is the reason why the Democrats lost the election. Demands for the country to all pull together in the same direction are incompatible with freedom and democracy, because there must always be the freedom to say No.” My argument is essentially that a majority or near-majority American voters have said to

Obama and Hillary Clinton: “We do not want your more perfect union. It does not reflect our values. Allow us to continue our way and stop changing everything without our consent. We are voting you out.” For a peaceful society, there needs to be a recognition that not everyone has exactly the same values, and that is okay. There will be some people that we cannot work in a common purpose with, because their vision and purpose is different to ours, and we must have the grace to allow them not to agree with our vision. When that happens on a national level, it is called an election. Yes, they could, yes they did, yes they can. Did they take everyone with them? No. Should they have? No way. Whenever a leader stands up and says, “We must”, the people listening have the right to echo back, “Not me, thanks”. Otherwise you have totalitarianism, however much it may be disguised as pluralism. When nationalism is decried as racism and when selfdetermination is dismissed as xenophobia, you will have division. Attempting to shame people into agreeing with you simply does not work. When a majority or nearmajority says “No” to someone’s vision of a world full of shiny happy people holding hands, they are not necessarily disagreeing with peace and tolerance and international co-operation. They might simply be saying: “We’ve followed your vision for years now, and look at the results. It’s time to give someone else a go.” FOR NEWS Editor Gerald Ford (06) 370 0925 gerald.ford@age.co.nz

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Wairarapa scenery will be one of the stars of the Huri Huri Wairarapa Bike Festival this weekend. Public events will be held around the region including the countryside including Mt Holdsworth, Gladstone, Martinborough and Castlepoint. “It really is about getting people on their bikes,” organiser Catherine Rossiter-Stead said. The event coincides with the New Zealand Cycle Classic, which is taking in more of Wairarapa this year including Castlepoint Beach, Mt Holdsworth and South Wairarapa including Martinborough. CASTLEPOINT On Sunday Castlepoint Station has been opened up, in a rare opportunity to experience its coastal scenery, for the Castlepoint Station Family Fun Ride. “The views are just stunning,” Ms Rossiter-Stead said. The ride, which is not a race, gives cyclists the opportunity for a 7km loop, a 14km loop or a 20km ride that includes a limestone track towards Otahome and back. Riders on the longer courses can stop for a break on the station’s beach, and people are encouraged to return to Castlepoint before the New Zealand Cycle Classic riders reach the village between 1pm and 1.15pm – following their Stage 1 ride from Masterton.

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Looking towards Castlepoint Station from Otahome.

GLADSTONE Beginning at Gladstone Vineyard, the annual Pedal for Parkinsons has 15km, 43km or 73km options, all of which include a hill climb up Admiral Hill. Other events are workshops led by top mountainbikers at the brand-new Rivenrock Mountainbike Park on Mr

Holdsworth Road, and a BMX day led by FreestyleLifestyle BMX in Kahutara and Martinborough. This latter event begins with part of a school holiday programme held at Kahutara School for BMX riders aged 8 to 14 and leads to exhibition with portable ramps in Martinborough Square, timed to finish as the

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New Zealand Cycle Classic riders race through and around the square to finish stage 3 of their event. For more information and entries see hurihuri.co.nz.

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Waka brings waterway connection

“It might just simply be getting a few kids from different schools out on the water once or twice a year, or it could be getting two or three teams to the nationals in a year’s time.” Mr Tipoki, who also has an ecology degree, wants to help people connect with the waterways and learn how human intervention has affected them. “It’s the connection to nature which is the best thing, and that’s essentially what I’d like to do here on the lake because we’ve got some pretty big ecological

issues with our fresh water in Wairarapa. “You only see the river if you cross the bridge, and you only see the lake if you go down Western Lake Rd – people don’t connect with these waterways anymore.” Mr Tipoki said the Ruamahanga River is in the top 10 most polluted rivers nationwide. “Most people in Wairarapa don’t realise that the Ruamahanga originally flowed into Lake Wairarapa, and then from there it flowed into Onoke.”

In the 1970s, the river was diverted away from Lake Wairarapa as part of the lower valley flood protection scheme, he said. “It is now becoming stagnant because there’s not much flushing, which is exacerbated by the fact that Featherston township doesn’t have a very good sewer system. “And our lake, Lake Onoke, is receiving sediment from pretty much all of the Wairarapa catchment... I’d like to raise awareness and educate on both

those things.” Places like Kahatara and surrounding area have farms that irrigate, in place of what used to be lake and swampland, Mr Tipoki said. “After everything I’ve learned, from the places that I’ve been and the experiences I ‘ve had, the absolute main thing is to change the worldview, change the mindset [away] from expecting nature to fit in with how we want to live on this planet. “It’s high time we start fitting in with how nature wants to be.”

Perhaps one of Dr Smith’s constituents could ask him why he continues to claim that the 200 dairy cows that died after grazing in the Nightcaps clay target range in 2015 died of lead poisoning - when within four days veterinary experts determined that they died of toxic Swede poisoning!In addition, it is widely believed that his department has prevented the opening of a new $300,000 Clay Target Range in Wairarapa by claiming that lead shot is a contaminant - when it is most certainly not; in fact research has show that over 30 commonly eaten vegetables (and beer) contained elements of lead, because lead is a natural element world-wide. On top of that Dr Smith informed me that he never wanted to hear from me again! So much for democracy! Dr Neil Hayes QSM Carterton

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Soulway Church members with some passersby, here at Queen Elizabeth Park which next weekend will see the Soulful Summer Community Event. From left organiser Maroeska Clark and Monique, 4, with at right Pastor Maria Bourne, Pastor Rik Edmonds and AJ Sharma, 10. Passing mums Claire Wood and Carter, Vanessa Burt and Carter, and Stephanie Shepherd and Tyler stopped by for a chat. Their boys are all 23 months old. PHOTO/GERALD FORD.

Soulful outreach A Masterton church has chosen the upcoming long weekend to host an event in Queen Elizabeth Park. Soulway Church, which is based in Solway, Masterton, will host the Soulful Summer Community Event for three days this weekend. “It’s sort of like a children’s day, but from our church,” organiser Maroeska Clark said. “We’re getting the word out there, about our church, and other things … it’s basically just a fun-filled family event for the kids.” As well as face-painting and an inflatable obstacle course, there

would be organised children’s games including “children’s church” activities. Live entertainment will also be a feature of the weekend, including a dance group and a rapper from Taranaki, “There’ll be heaps of baking, and sausage sizzle and music - and worship, and if needed or wanted prayers for people individually,” Mrs Clark said. Putting together such an event has required a lot of hard work from many people, Mrs Clark said. “The whole church is on board.” The travelling group Coast

2 Coast Global, from a related church in Auckland, will come down bringing a giant 49m by 17m tent with them. Each day the festival will feature children’s events from 2-4pm and youth events after 4pm. Pastor Maria Bourne said inspirational speakers will bring “positive messages, with other options that are healthy for the whole person”. “It’s about sowing back into our community.” Pastor Rik Edmonds said the outreach was a culmination of “a weekly event” that has been held at the church itself.

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This is the Silly Season – and for more than one season. There is a certain illogic to some news items on TV lately that can well be described as silly. America’s great trumpeter – and that is incidentally the actual origin of the surname – only too willingly that he’s not convinced climate change has much, if indeed anything at all, to do with human activities in the biosphere. Then we see the people of China struggling to survive in what could perhaps be best described as gaseous industrial crap. And that doesn’t affect climate dynamics? Yeah right. Think back, if you are old enough, to the nuclear weapons exhibitions — for that’s about what they were, a radioactive

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circus - mostly held in the Pacific region (pacific means of a peaceful disposition). And tell me that the intense heat emissions from British, American, French, Russian, Chinese and Indian multiple blasts over many years hasn’t affected atmospheric processes one bit. Then we might look at the huge numbers of vehicles, aircraft, ships and locomotives worldwide – mostly running on petroleum products and producing liberal volumes of exhaust gases. And then tell me that all this too, just doesn’t affect our atmosphere one iota. And we could go on to many more examples of various atmospheric pollutants that apparently, according to a successful real estate agent, do not affect anything much and are therefore not to be worried about at all! By the way, has anyone seen Alice and the White Rabbit lately? Perhaps they’ve taken up residence in the Oval Office?

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YARN DOUG’S TIPS Pinch out the growing tips of poinsettas. The plants will be bushier which will mean more blooms in the coming winter.

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Prune bougainvilleas and other climbers that are threatening to take over the whole garden. Feed with Thrive Rose Food.

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Aphids, caterpillars and whitefly are all still active now. Be vigilant and spray as soon as they appear. If infestations are small blast them off with the hose.

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Deadhead or cut back summer flowers to encourage a fresh batch of flowers – (see next week’s Garden Yarn for tips and advice).

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Water is the lifeline of the summer garden. When planting, add SaturAid to dry and porous sandy soils and to pots and baskets, it will help distribute water to the root zone and also help the soil hold on to moisture.

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Feed fuchsias fortnightly with half-strength Yates Thrive Soluble Liquid Plant Food.

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Tomato plants will be growing vigorously now and more fruit sets will be appearing. For the best flavour, leave the fruit to ripen on the plant. Birds enjoy tomatoes too - bird netting may be required to protect the ripening tomatoes. Continue staking tomatoes, keep pinching out new laterals that appear and keep plants well-watered.

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Planned park popular BY GERALD FORD

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Write about flight to win Writers can win two adult tickets to the Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival for Sunday, February 19 by submitting a poem or piece of prose of up to 200 words incorporating the word ‘Flight’. You (or a friend) will read your work at Wairarapa Word on Sunday, February 12 3pm at the Carterton Event Centre. Judging will take place after the open mike readings during afternoon tea. There is no charge to enter. Organiser Madeleine Slavick says, “Open Mikes often discover new writers and it will be very interesting to see how different writers develop the theme of ‘Flight’. We are very grateful to Wings Over Wairarapa for their prize donation. We have a number of very interesting authors planned for this year and the link with Wings Over Wairarapa for

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our first event is a highlight for us.” Event manager Jenny Gasson says, “We are delighted that our event will inspire writers to capture the excitement of the Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival and the feats of our much-loved unique aircraft, especially WWI and WWII. I’m looking forward to reading the work.” Wairarapa Word welcomes writers and readers in all genres to its event featuring noted authors and usually meets on the first Sunday of the month. Entry is by koha. You can find out more about us by joining our Facebook page or phoning Jan Gerritsen on 06 378 8209. Wairarapa Word is sponsored by Carterton Creative Communities and supported by Almo’s Books.

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A champion community – thousands gather for a world record haka in Masterton last year.

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Being a champion community Ra Smith A mokopuna of Wairarapa Recently I have decided to shave my beard, which was a fashion nod to my late father who had a beard for most of his life. Three months is enough for me. I was also scared that I could be mistaken for a Maori Father Christmas, Hanakoko. I don’t need children sitting on my lap asking me for presents. I should be more giving during the festive season. Remember those American tourists who wrote an open letter to New Zealanders, thanking us for our

hospitality? I’ve got some overdue thanks to give some anonymous Wairarapa people. A couple of summers ago I lost one thousand dollars in cash in a shopping rush. A customer handed my holiday budget into the store manager. It had a BNZ receipt in the plastic bag so the manager took it to the bank. The bank employee rang me and snapped me out of depression. I couldn’t believe it. Merry Christmas. It’s just that it has happened to me at other times. A trailer once became unravelled and a camera bag was lost. It had many electronic toys of sentimental and economic value. There was also a Greater Wellington plan on a memory stick. Well a similar chain to the one above meant my bag travelled from below a bridge to a Greater Wellington meeting I was at. Is this yours? A

When we are not waiting for the champion, but are weaving the champions, we become a champion community, the Wairarapa we can be. champion community is mine. I share it with some brilliant people. In my whanau I am known as a hui hopper. My only defence is that these meetings are full of great people who are collaborating on community opportunities. I am grateful that these committees value the indigenous voice

because I am heard - but not as an instructor, as a weaver. How can our different perspectives weave together without one dominating the other? A champion community is an inclusive community. Some have said the government should not give a hand out, but a hand up. The similarity of these two approaches is the hand. A focus on the hand can be distracting an individual from the community that surrounds them. In this community you will find champions who can innovate; who have built up decades of knowledge; who are determined to build a better world for their children. When we are not waiting for the champion, but are weaving the champions, we become a champion community, the Wairarapa we can be.

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The company which has run Masterton’s Genesis Recreation Centre since it opened 13 years ago has lost the contract to continue doing so. Community Leisure Management (CLM), a private company with its administrative base in Auckland, tendered to carry on but was not even short-listed when tenders closed with Masterton District Council. The result has left the company “extremely disappointed”, with the general manager saying they will do what they can to place as many staff as possible with the new employer when their contract ends in April. It is not yet known exactly how the move will affect rec centre users, but those with memberships may be able to “roll over” subscriptions or get a refund. A “leading independent procurement expert” is now formally helping the council with the tender process, which will result in the two remaining short-listed tenderers being put through their paces before council decides next month on who will get the job. Another option could see the council taking over the running of the centre itself. CLM has had a contract to run the pool complex and a separate lease on the room which houses CLM Health and Fitness Gym. Both will be lost to the company in April. Council chief executive Pim Borren said CLM originally signed up for three years in 2003 and since then the contract had been rolled over on three occasions without a formal review. Law changes have now made it compulsory for all contracts to be reviewed within two years of expiry, and this led to a “robust process” in September last year that resulted in CLM losing the contract.

Mr Borren said while there would inevitably be a direct impact on CLM staff, it was not expected that employment in Masterton “as a whole “would be affected. The CLM contract expired in 2016 but at their request this was extended for a year, which would have taken the term to the end of this month. CLM then requested, and was given, an extension to remain running the complex until the end of April, but that will be the end of the company’s involvement. No explanation as to why CLM was not short-listed has been given although council spokesman Sam Rossiter-Stead said a “level playing field” had been provided for all those wanting to tender for the role. Council officers had examined the tenders but the final decision on who won the contract would be made by councillors, probably at a meeting in February.

Equipment in the gym belongs to CLM and it would be over to the new contractors to supply gym equipment. It is thought those who have paid gym subscriptions would either get a refund of the unused portion of their membership, or the subscriptions may be able to roll over. Managing director of CLM John Latimer said the company was “extremely disappointed” to miss out at tender. He said the council had offered no explanation whatsoever for not including CLM on the short list, and the company had no reason to believe there had been any dissatisfaction with the work being carried out there. “Community surveys done on behalf of the council have shown a very high level of customer satisfaction with the rec centre,” Mr Latimer said. He revealed CLM had been “trying to

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get around the table” with councillors to present a plan to invest $1 million in the rec centre, building a zero-depth play area at no cost to Masterton ratepayers. This would provide a series of waterbased attractions for youngsters, similar to those at the Lido complex in Palmerston North. “It is very safe and very colourful, and part of our frustration at losing the contract is that we will never get the chance to put this proposal forward,” Mr Latimer said. He said he was hoping he would be fully briefed by the council as to why CLM’s tender had been rejected as he thought the company had put in a strong proposal. As far as rec centre staff were concerned Mr Latimer said the company was “anxious” to work with whoever was now awarded the contract, to place as many staff as possible with the new employer.

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Fresh face wins model search BY CHELSEA BOYLE

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A self-confessed bookworm has won the Wairarapa model search held by Kirsty Bunny Management (KBM) and Michael Hooker International (MHI) in December last year. Sixteen-year-old winner Amelia Gordon, who was 15 when she entered, said she was keen to take a crack at the competition because modelling looked like it would be a lot of fun. “Travelling and meeting new people has always interested me,” she said. “The model search was such a good opportunity to talk to the professionals and find out what it was all about.” The St Matthew’s Collegiate pupil said she was surprised to take out the top spot. “When I found out I had won I was super happy, partly because I think it is one of the nicest compliments I’ve ever received,” she said. Moving forwards Amelia would like to give runway a go, inspired by models who she look “composed, strong and professional” on the runway. “I really like the idea of wearing other people’s artwork, which is another reason that the runway sounds so compelling.” She said she would like to travel “everywhere and anywhere” in the world but particularly would like to visit Britain. “I like visiting new places and going on adventures,” she said. “However, the best part of travelling for me is returning home and seeing the family, friends and pets. “I find that going away makes me really appreciate what I have at home.”

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Contest organiser Kirsty Bunny said she was pleased with the talent they uncovered in Wairarapa and said Amelia “obviously had a great look.” While Amelia was one of the last people to come in during the Masterton casting,

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The legislation that governs pool fencing and restricting pool access to children has changed, Tararua District Council has told its residents. On 1 January 2017, the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016 replaced the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987, under the Building Act 2004. The new legislation is designed to be less prescriptive and allows property and private pool owners more ﬂ exibility to comply with the requirements for swimming pool fencing and barriers. The purpose of the new act is to prevent drowning of, and injury to, young children by restricting unsupervised access. Most small heated pools are currently unfenced but have a safety cover. The Amendment Act reﬂ ects this and has provided additional ways to meet pool barrier requirements, which include specifying the height of the pool and design of the pool cover. Some of the main changes include; All residential pools must have a means of restricting access to unsupervised children under 5 years of age; All residential pools are required to be inspected every 3 years (previously this was 5 years); Manufacturers and retailers of pool products are required to supply a notice with every product intended for use as a swimming or paddling pool; Small heated pools (spa pools) do not require a fencing or barrier, as long as access is prevented by covering with a securely locked lid.

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Central government legislation also requires pool owners to notify the district council of the existence of a pool, regardless of when the pool was installed. Councils have an obligation to ensure the act is complied with throughout its district and ensuring that pools are fenced to the standards. This is monitored by the mandatory 3 yearly inspection of your swimming or spa pool. If you have a pool and the fencing or barrier does not meet the minimum standard, you will be notiﬁ ed of this in writing and given a suitable time frame to remedy any issues found. You may also be asked to empty the pool until the safety fencing or barriers have been installed and approved by the inspecting oﬃ cer. The council is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding swimming and spa pools. The Tararua District Council team is available on 06 374 4080 or 06 376 0110 on info@tararuadc.govt.nz

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Give seals space - DOC BY EMILY NORMAN People and pet dogs getting too close to seals at Cape Palliser have sparked a warning from the Department of Conservation. Hayden Barrett, acting DOC operations manager for Wairarapa said there had been a series of reports over the Christmas period from concerned members of the public who had seen dogs and people getting too close to the New Zealand fur seal colony there. In the colony are about 50 seals including young pups between three- and 12-monthsold who are “very vulnerable to dog attacks”. One seal was recently reported dead, but when DOC rangers investigated, they could not determine the cause of death. “It’s essential that dog owners keep their dogs on a leash and under control when there’s a seal on the beach,” Mr Barrett said. “We remind people that it’s an offence under the Marine Mammals Protection Act to disturb, harass, harm, injure or kill a seal. “A dog-owner whose dog attacks a seal could face prosecution.” Anyone charged under the Marine Mammals Act with harassing, disturbing, injuring or killing a seal faces a maximum penalty of two years’

Masterton enjoyed the biggest increase to its average temperature of any region in the country in 2016, according to the data released by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). The average air temperature was 14.4 degrees, the highest ever recorded since 1906, and a full two degrees higher than the normal average for the region. Masterton also enjoyed its second-highest sunshine hours ever recorded, with 2282. That was 114 per cent of the usual average for the region. Richmond (2840), Blenheim (2582) and Takaka (2534) recorded the most sunshine hours in the country. NIWA’s data revealed that 11/01/17 seven months recorded above DOMINION POST temperatures. January, average SECTIONSeptember, A November and 37.6X28 December experienced nearaverage temperatures.

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The Wairarapa spring had farmers smiling as pastures thrived for backup feed, but that may be a thing of the past as the slowstarting summer rolls in. The region is looking drier in terms of rainfall compared to this time last year, and it doesn’t look like there is room for improvement. “But we are just at the start of the drier time of the year, so anything could happen,” said National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research climate scientist Nava Fedaeff. “The Wairarapa soil is looking much drier than normal too for the time of year and lots of rain is not expected,” she said. Up until March there are equal chances of rainfall being either below normal or near normal for the region, she said. “The best advice for farmers is that they should keep up-to-date with the latest information because it is something [rainfall] that isn’t looking great at the moment. From November to April is tropical cyclone season for the Pacific, and New Zealand has a near normal risk which is at least one cyclone coming within 500km of the country. “If we get one, even a system anywhere near New Zealand, that could produce a month’s amount of rain in a couple of days.”

A two-year time lapse of what Wairarapa’s landscape looked like from outside Donna Laing’s Wainuioru home (top), photo taken on January 9, 2015, (bottom), taken two years later on January 9, this year. PHOTOS/DONNA LAING

“There’s always these kinds of situations that come out of left field that you can’t expect in a long-term outlook.” Wairarapa farmers should be ready to farm for a “normal summer” with the warmer temperatures being more persistent, said Federated Farmers Wairarapa President Jamie Falloon. The summer has been off to a slow start, but temperatures are likely to be average or above average in Wairarapa. The combination of a late summer and the cooler period can slow stock growth but feed levels should be fine at the moment, he said.

What to expect in 2017? BY NICK CLARK POLICY MANAGER, FEDERATED FARMERS

Welcome to a new year. 2016 was a turbulent year to say the least! Globally there was political turbulence, much of it surprising and shocking to the pundits – if not to the public. Partly associated with this turbulence was heightened financial and economic volatility and concerns about the apparent rise of nationalism, populism and protectionism. In New Zealand, the domestic economy seemed to shrug off these worries. Net migration and tourism continued to set records, GDP and employment grew strongly, business confidence was robust, and the Government posted a healthy surplus. However, we also had our own political surprise with John Key’s resignation and there was the Hurunui/Kaikoura earthquake which caused great damage and disruption. Now 2016 is over - and many will be glad to see the back of it - but 2017 should prove to be no less challenging. Donald Trump will be inaugurated as US President (need I say more) and Britain and the EU will begin Brexit negotiation once Article 50 is finally invoked. There will be elections in some key European countries, like France, Germany and the Netherlands, which will

test the strength of Eurosceptic parties. China and Russia will continue to display their recent assertiveness.At home we will have our own election, which will no doubt be closely fought. The economy is relatively strong and most people think New Zealand is heading in the right direction. However, inequality, immigration, housing, and law and order will be key battlegrounds which means the election is not a foregone conclusion. The relatively strong fiscal position will likely see plenty of promises to spend more and/or cut taxes.Economic news was typically fairly quiet over the holiday period but there were a couple of items worth remarking on.Dairy prices dropped in the year’s first Global Dairy Trade auction, held last week. The GDT Price Index was down 3.9 percent, with whole milk powder, which makes up nearly half the trade by volume, down 7.7 percent. Other commodities were mixed with skim milk powder up 2.3 percent and butter up 0.5 percent. The average winning price was US$3463 and 22,396 tonnes were sold. Last week’s 3.9 percent fall followed a 0.5 percent fall in 2016’s last auction held on December 20. Nevertheless, the GDT Price Index remains 31.9 percent higher than at the same time last year and most economists still expect the season to deliver

“We got the good rains in spring that filled up the dams, so water is pretty good, people just need to be ready for a normal summer that is the key,” he said. “We aren’t in a bad position or anything, it certainly is drying out and that’s what you expect to happen in January across the whole country.” We just really hope autumn kicks in in March or we get a “lucky tropical cyclone,” he said “As long as we keep getting a bit of regular rain we will be okay, most people will have reasonable amount of feed around.” a payout in excess of $6 per kg milk solids. The broadly positive picture for dairy was confirmed by ANZ Commodity Price Index which rose 0.7 percent in December. The December rise was the eighth in a row, with it up 19 percent for the year. When converted into NZ Dollars, the NZD Commodity Price Index was up 2.0 percent. This was the fifth month-on-month rise in a row and the fourth monthly gain above 2 percent. During December the NZ Dollar depreciated against the US Dollar and UK Pound but was up against other currencies. Dairy was the star with prices up 3.9 percent in December, thanks to tight global milk supplies and improved Chinese import demand. However, non-dairy prices fell 1.9 percent, with only three of the 12 non-dairy commodities in the index rose in December. The falls were centred mainly in the meat and fibre group. The largest fall was a 6.2 percent drop in wool prices, making the 2016/17 season a tough one so far (prices down 26 percent annually). Beef prices also fell 5.5 percent and lamb prices were down 2.4 percent.These results are consistent with surveys late last showing improved farmer confidence overall but that it was very much two-speed with dairy farmers feeling better about the economy and their own fortunes (albeit off a low base) and with sheep and beef farmers feeling worse. This doesn’t seem likely to have changed as we enter the new year.

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Balloons beckon “High Kitty” is the first special shape hot air balloon announced to take to the skies during the 2017 Wairarapa Balloon Festival this year. The 33m tall pink balloon is in the shape of a maneki-keko, (Japanese for beckoning cat) a figurine popular on the counters of business premises. High Kitty will travel from Dallas, Texas, in the United States to New Zealand to attend the Festival being held across the region over Easter weekend, April 13 to 17, 2017. The special balloon will be joined by 24 other hot air balloons, including a second special-shaped balloon which is yet to be announced. Festival organiser Robyn CherryCampbell predicts the cat will be a huge drawcard for festival-goers and visitors to the Wairarapa over the Easter weekend. “This enormous, special-shaped balloon is going to excite the crowd,” says Ms CherryCampbell. “High Kitty will certainly get noticed as it will be hard to miss the bright pink 33m ‘Maneki-neko … and she’ll capture the imagination of everyone!”

The balloon’s owner and pilot Michael Loy has previously piloted ‘Off The Wall’, the upside down Humpty Dumpty balloon, when attending the Wairarapa, Levin and Waikato Festivals in 2007. Loy says he is looking forward to enjoying Kiwi pies and pavlovas again, and will be joined by his crew chief Barry Horn. High Kitty will be on display throughout the fiveday festival. The 2017 Wairarapa Balloon Festival programme, which will be released in the coming weeks will feature a week of balloon lift-offs, loads of family-fun and entertainment at various venues throughout the region, including a ‘Dawn Patrol’ when the balloons will lift off in the dark before sunrise. It will feature the popular Night Glow on Friday April 14 at Solway Showgrounds, where family entertainment is provided and tethered balloons light up the night sky. Ms Cherry-Campbell says the aim is to make the 2017 festival the best yet, with some “exciting, positive changes from previous years”.

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Leptospermums, commonly known as ‘teatrees’ are a group of plants native to New Zealand, Australia and South East Asia. Clever plant breeders have been working with teatrees to enhance the range of flower colours and improve their performance in home gardens. ‘Mesmer Eyes’ is a striking variety of leptospermum that has large flowers which open white and change to pink as they age. The flowers have striking dark centres and stamens that resemble eye lashes, hence the name ‘Mesmer Eyes’, and will attract nectar feeding birds and insects into the garden. This variety grows to around 1.5 m tall and 1 m across and is both drought and frost hardy once established. To help keep ‘Mesmer Eyes’ tidy and compact, trim back well after the spring flowering flush and feed with Yates® Dynamic Lifter® Organic Plant Food, which is an ideal gentle organic plant

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Convolvulus mauritanicus (not to be confused with the weedy ‘blue morning glory’) is a fantastic blue flowering spreading ground cover that makes a perfect living weed suppressor. It has a dense habit and flowers prolifically during the warmer months. Once established it’s dry tolerant and creates a low maintenance, easy to grow filler in sunny mixed flower and shrub beds, garden borders and for trailing over rocks and walls. It also makes a gorgeous container and hanging basket plant. Feed Convolvulus mauritanicus with Yates® Thrive® Flower & Fruit Soluble Plant Food, which helps promote healthy green leaf growth and lots of beautiful flowers.

Spidery delight

Cleome (above), often called ‘Spider Flowers’, are hardy annuals that will help bring birds, butterflies and beneficial insects into the garden. They will flower from summer until frosts arrive in autumn. The spidery flower heads, in mauve, pretty pale pink and white, are held above deep green foliage. Cleomes grow to around 150 cm tall and when mass planted make a spectacular garden backdrop. They can be grown in full sun and will also tolerate some shade. Tip pruning will encourage a bushier plant with more flowers and regular feeding with Yates® Thrive® Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food will promote healthy green foliage and lots of striking flowers. Vegie patch pollinators: plant some cleomes near the vegie patch to help encourage pollinating and predatory insects.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 19 MONDAY, JANUARY 23 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. 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) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Featherston Community Centre: Book Group: Noon-1.30pm (1st Thursday of month. Call Sheridan (06) 308-9059; Feldenkrais: 5.45-6.45pm. 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: 5.156.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. 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. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Band practises 6.30-8.30 pm, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton. Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1.30pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. 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. 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.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 Beach Party: With Just Us, 7.30pm, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and thei guests welcome. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261 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. 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. 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.

South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Play from 7.30pm, Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Featherston Senior Citizens Club: 1-4pm, cards. Call Val Watkins (06) 308-9293. Featherston Community Centre: Mah Jong: 1-4pm. Call Pat (06) 308-9729; Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm. Call Val (06) 308-9203; Drop-in Knitting & Crafts: 6.30-9.30pm. Call Del (06) 308-9418. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511, or Hugh 377-4880. Carterton Food Bank: Open 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Offic at 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, and other disabilities services. Call Jo Scott and Gaylene van Wijk 378-2426. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Scottish Country Dance Club: From 7.30pm, at Carterton School hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Call Louise 377-0760 or Jan 378-2891. 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. Ballet for Women: Noon-1pm at St Andrew’s Church, Greytown. Call Maree (06) 304-9913. 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. Chair Yoga: Breath led movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Hatha Yoga: Suitable for anyone. REAP House, 6pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. 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. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.306pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. 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, JANUARY 24 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: 5.156.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am,

Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261 Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. 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.

Volunteers wanted at Kandahar

For locals looking to meet new people, give back to their community and have fun at the same time, Enliven has the perfect role. Become a volunteer at Enliven’s Kandahar Home or Kandahar Court. Recreation team leader Di McCuish says volunteers are vital to bringing more variety and spontaneity into residents’ lives. “The residents we support are able to WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 have so much more one-on-one time Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, when volunteers visit and many of our BYO sandwich. Karen Taylor, artist and HOA volunteers run their own activities, volunteer and ‘Small Worlds’ exhibition on at HOA. such as bowls and craft, which means Featherston Community Centre: we are able to offer more choices to Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. our residents,” Di explains. Masterton Senior Citizens and “The residents love the personalities Beneficeries Club Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just that volunteers bring to their home come for some company, Senior Citizens and they really look forward to their Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers Line dancing, visits. It’s particularly important for Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, the residents who don’t have family or intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. friends living nearby.” Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. 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) 3498962. Tai Chi: Masterton: Intermediates, 5.306.30pm, 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. 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. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Pilates: 50s Forward: 11am; Core: 9am and 5.30pm; Core & Stretch: 6.30pm, at Bodymind Pilates, Upper Plain Rd, Masterton. Tai Chi: Carterton, 9.30-10.30am, at St Mark’s Church Hall, High St. Yin yoga + Restore: 6.30pm, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Txt Tulletha (022) 176-4296. Call 370-1121. Beginners Yoga: 9am, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Pregnancy Yoga: 12.30pm, Hot Yoga Studio, Kuripuni. Call Karina (021) 08200132. 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) 3066013 or (021) 02442870. * To have an event listed or altered please email event@age.co.nz

Kandahar Home volunteer Len Pepperell and resident Allan Jackson spend time together.

Volunteer roles include driving the home’s van on outings, supporting residents to continue with hobbies like gardening and crafts, bringing in their pet to visit, reading to residents or doing quizzes, playing music or performing, taking residents sight-seeing or out for coffee, or simply spending one-on-one time with the residents. “There’s so much that volunteers can do here to help make a difference, and the best part is that volunteering is fun! We’d love to have more volunteers come for regular visits this year.” To express your interest in volunteering at Kandahar call the home directly on 06 370 0447 or email kandahar@psc.org.nz. Kandahar Home and Kandahar Court are operated by Enliven, part of the not-for-profit organisation Presbyterian Support Central, and provide a range of positive ageing services including rest home, hospital and dementia care, as well as short-term respite and health recovery care and engaging day activity programmes. For more information free phone 0508 ENLIVEN (that’s 0508 36 54 83) or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.

Specialist care for Wairarapa elders

at Masterton's Kandahar Home and Court

At Kandahar Home and Court we get to know each elder and their families so we can tailor our support, recognise what's important to you and help you maintain your independence for longer. An elder-centred community Companionship, fun and meaningful activity are part of everyday life with Enliven. As well as providing daily living support, we make sure residents have choice and control in their lives.

Pets welcome We believe pets can be both calming and energising, so we welcome animal companions. If you have a pet that’s part of your family, ask us about moving to Kandahar with them.

Specialist care Kandahar Home and Court provide rest home, hospital and dementia care, as well as short term respite, health recovery care and engaging day programmes.

Social calendar We’ll support you to continue doing the things you love in a way that’s right for you. There’s always something happening at Kandahar.

Visit: www.enlivencentral.org.nz | Freephone: 0508 36 54 83

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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Wairarapa Midweek

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IMPORTANT NOTICE Water Restrictions now in force

Firewood FIREWOOD PINE for next winter 4 cubic metres $195, 12 cubic metres $575, 24 cubic metres $1050 Free Delivery Eketahuna & Masterton Phone 06 929 7685 email grampypampy@gmail.com

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

Find what you’re Find what you are looking for. DEMO RIMU Phone 027 Wanted to Buy

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Carterton District Council has imposed water restrictions on the use of the Town Water Supply due to the lack of rain fall and the current water of rivers and streams. Hand-held hosing and sprinkler use only is permitted. • Even numbered properties on even numbered days. • Odd numbered properties on odd numbered days. This applies to those rural addresses connected to Town Water Supply. This restriction will be upgraded to a total hosing ban if we cannot reduce the current demand on our water supply. Please use the water sensibly and avoid wastage. This will help to ensure that there is a sufficient water supply for everyone. Your co-operation is appreciated. Garry Baker Operations Manager 17 January 2017

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WAIRARAPA COLLEGE STARTING ARRANGEMENTS TERM 1 - 2017 Wednesday 25 January COURSE CONFIRMATION DAY 9.00 -10.30am Year 13 students to report to the Hall 11.00 – 12.30pm All Year 12 students to report to the Hall for course confirmation 1.30 - 2.30pm All Year 11 students report to the Hall for course confirmation (Year 12 & 13 students need to bring NZQA results with them) 10.15-12pm Peer Support training

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Prefect Camp at Mt Holdsworth 1pm Wednesday 25 Depart to Mt Holdsworth 4.30pm Thurs 26 Return from camp

Friday 27 January 8.30 – 11.30pm Teacher only day (school closed)

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Tuesday 31 January 8.40 am Year 10 students meet at the gym Year 11 students meet at the Hall Year 12 students meet at the Common Room

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Section 101, Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012

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Padda Enterprises Limited, 9 Russell Street, Masterton has made an application to the District Licensing Committee at Masterton District Council for the renewal of an Off-Licence in respect to the premises situated at 9 Russell Street, Masterton, known as Big Barrel Masterton. The general nature of the business to be conducted under the licence is Bottle Store. The days and hours during which alcohol is intended to be sold under the licence are: Monday to Sunday 8am to 10pm. The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours of the relevant District Licensing Committee where the premises is located. Any person who is entitled to object, and who wishes to object to the grant of the application, may no later than 15 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file their objection in writing with the Secretary of the relevant District Licensing Committee, Masterton District Council, 64 Chapel Street, Masterton, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840. No objection to the renewal of a licence may be made in relation to a matter other than a matter specified in section 131 of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012. This is the second publication of this notice 18th January 2017. The first publication was on 11th January 2017.

Requires an Experienced Logger with a broad skill base. Fulltime / permanent position. We offer an excellent work environment with a competitive remuneration package. Pre-employment and random Drug / Alcohol testing will apply. Contact Rob 027 555 5192

MECHANIC WANTED We are looking for a fully qualified mechanic to join our team at Neils Autos, Masterton. Contact Mike on 027 4766 646 or drop CV to Neils Autos, 84 Chapel St Masterton

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CATERING ASSISTANT PART TIME This position is required to join our team at Alliance Catering in Masterton, to provide a range of catering services. Duties include: • Customer Service • General kitchen cleaning, including floors, kitchen equipment, dishes and the dining room pantry • Assisting the Chef Manager as directed • Food preparation for meals, sandwiches, baking and salads For enquiries contact Patrick Hectors at Patrick.hectors@spotless.co.nz

Employment

WHAREKAKA REST HOME MARTINBOROUGH Caregiver Position We are a small family centred facility providing rest home and hospital level care. We are looking for a person to cover all shifts including annual and sick leave at our facility, commencing immediately. If you can demonstrate the following qualities:• Empathy with the elderly • Experience caring for the elderly or willing to learn • A “can do” attitude and • Be flexible. Please contact the General Manager, Corlette Doherty, 06 306 9781 or email manager@wharekaka.org.nz for an application form or further information.

WAIRARAPA MACHINERY SERVICES LIMITED QUALIFIED MECHANIC Qualified Mechanic required for Wairarapa Machinery Services Ltd, a locally owned John Deere Franchise. •

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Higgins Contractors Wairarapa is well established in the roading and civil contracting industry. We have a reputation as an excellent employer and take pride in the quality of our work while maintaining high safety standards. Higgins revel in exceeding our clients’ expectations and our people share the same passion and drive to deliver in a highly competitive market. Work for one of New Zealand’s leading road construction and infrastructure companies. We can offer you training and support to grow and develop your career. Regional industry growth means we are seeking candidates who possess the following attributes • Self motivation and personal drive to get the job done without compromising on quality • Participate positively and actively in health, safety and environmental compliance, constantly looking out for each other and the general public • Energetic, physically fit, reliable and prepare to put in the efforts required for manual labouring works • Enthusiasm and dynamic initiative and problem solving skills • Have an active interest in the roading and civil construction industry, prepared to make the commitment to ongoing training and career paths within our sector Positions Available • General Labourers - minimum of full class 1 licence / Get up and go attitude • Plant Operators – minimum of Class 2, WTR’s •

Driver/Labourers minimum of Class 2, WTR’s – class 4 & 5 an advantage • Foreman – previous roading experience in running a crew on the ground / minimum of class 2, WTR’s • Diesel Mechanic - qualified Higgins is committed to providing a safe, drug and alcohol free workplace. The successful applicants will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test prior to commencement of employment. We will only accept applications for people who are eligible to work in New Zealand. To apply please visit our website www.higgins.co.nz or email k.goodin@higgins.co.nz for an application form. Applications close Friday 20th January 2017

Experience in farm machinery an advantage Phone and work vehicle supplied Applications close 30th January 2017. Email CV to tony@waimach.co.nz or phone Tony on 06 377 3009

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1 X QUALIFIED BUILDER We require a qualified, experienced Foreman-Carpenter who enjoys working on a diverse range of projects. Position comes with a van and phone. We specialise in steel framed structures. Our projects can consist of anything from high end designed commercial buildings/housing to storage sheds and garages, so diversification is guaranteed. To be successful you will need to be a qualified builder with supervision experience. Attention to detail is essential as is the ability to guide the team efficiently and effectively. As you would be continually working with the client high levels of communication are also a prime requirement.

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WAIRARAPA MACHINERY SERVICES LIMITED APPRENTICE DIESEL MECHANIC Position available at Wairarapa Machinery Services Ltd, a locally owned John Deere Franchise. Requirements - must have finished Year 12 and have passed NCEA and Level 2. For job application form and more job details email: admin@waimach.co.nz Applications close 30th January 2017.

Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Olympian for cycle classic BY GARY CAFFELL

Triple Olympic track gold medallist Ed Clancy will be part of the powerful JLT Condor team when the New Zealand Cycling Classic gets underway in the Wairarapa next Sunday. According to JLT manager John Herety, a former British road racing champion, Clancy is taking a year away from his GB track commitments to concentrate purely on the road and the NZCC is a very important part of his build-up for major events overseas in 2017. Herety said that, more than anything else, Clancy was looking forward to helping a Kiwi member of the JLT unit, Alex Frame, a member of this country’s 2015 world team pursuit championship team, be competitive on the sprint stages of the race. As far as general classification is concerned, however, Herety sees Englishman Steve Lampier, who has spent the last few months in New Zealand preparing for the European season, being JLT’s best chance for the spoils there. He was fifth in last year’s NZCC and seldom fails to make his presence felt on the hills. Lampier has made no secret that Wairarapa event is one of his main goals this year. Another in the JLT line-up is Jon McCarthy who is considered a solid sprinter and won the Herald SunTour in 2014 and then there is Alistair Slater a young rider who has a reputation for making breakaway moves during tours of this nature NZCC race director Jorge Sandoval has also confirmed the entry in the NZCC of

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four more Australian-based teams.Two of them, Oliver’s Read Food Racing and Cobra9 Interbuild Racing, were part of the 2016 tour while newcomers are Van D’am Racing team and Mobious Future Racing team. Sandoval is quick to point out that the Aussies should never be under-rated. In fact, they had a long tradition with the NZCC, having produced the winning team in five of the last nine, and with a total of five teams from across the Tasman involved in 2017 he was confident of another bold showing from them. However, Sandoval stopped short of predicting a team or individual winner, saying that the first two days of hard racing would give a much better idea of where things were likely to end up. “It could be anyone’s race really, that’s how tough the competition will be.” The first stage of the NZCC covers 121km and for the first time a stage will finish at Castlepoint.On Monday will come the 147km stage which ends on the torturous Admiral Hill at Gladstone while stage three will be from Masterton to Martinborough where the riders will complete eight laps of an 8km circuit. Stage four is new and will involve the field heading south down State Highway 2 and travelling through all five of Wairarapa’s major townships with the finish near Martinborough Square. The fifth and final stage is based just west of Masterton where the riders will race over a “fast and furious” 12 lap 10km circuit.

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New Zealand Cycle Classic riders climbing Gladstone Road last year.

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Olympic star Clancy will be in the NZCC. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

IMPORTANT NOTICE WATER RESTRICTIONS NOW IN FORCE

RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON

17 January 2017

Carterton District Council has imposed water restrictions on the use of the Town Water Supply due to the lack of rain fall and the current water of rivers and streams.

A restricted fire season is now in place throughout Carterton District. All fires now require permits.

Hand-held hosing and sprinkler use only is permitted.

• Odd numbered properties on odd numbered days.

For rural fire permits, ring Wairarapa Rural Fire District Office on 06 370 9557 or go to www.wrfd.org.nz and apply on-line.

This applies to those rural addresses connected to Town Water Supply.

For urban fire permits, ring Carterton District Council on 06 379 4030.

• Even numbered properties on even numbered days.

This restriction will be upgraded to a total hosing ban if we cannot reduce the current demand on our water supply. Please use the water sensibly and avoid wastage. This will help to ensure that there is a sufficient water supply for everyone. Your co-operation is appreciated.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2017

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