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Closing the Happy Circle BY GERALD FORD A Masterton social and charity group, the Happy Circle, closed last week after 34 years of meetings, crafts, markets and donations. The Happy Circle was founded in 1982 by June and Wattie Buchanan, as an alternative to a standard seniors group. The original members met around a circular table, hence the name and in its heyday there were about 100 participants. The group would gather on a Monday, originally for the entire day. The morning was spent on craft activities such as knitting and sewing or woodcraft, making toys and clothing, and the afternoon on games such as bowls, darts or cards, and socializing. Twice a year the circle would host wildly popular shop days where they sold the goods they had made, and thousands of dollars were donated to Wairarapa charities. Records show in 1998 the circle gave away $4700 and in 1999, $4300. This year it was $3700, with $100 to the Masterton Foodbank and $600 each to the regional branches for Alzheimers, Parkinsons and Red Cross, as well as Life Flight, Wellington Free Ambulance and Riversdale Surf Lifesaving.

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Wairarapa˜Happy˜Circle˜closing members clockwise from front left Joan Tristram, Marlene Henwood, Alma Smith, Joyce Greig (president), Wendy Greig, Thelma McKenzie, Olive Kippen and Shirley Castle. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Stopping flow of pollution Ford Every Stream

Gerald Ford Police are about to start testing wastewater in Auckland and Christchurch for traces of pee. No, scratch that – for traces of P (methamphetamine), along with cocaine, heroin, alpha PVP, MDMA and creatinine. The police say accurate information is essential in gauging the prevalence of use of these drugs in the community. Apparently the technique is used overseas and gather geographic and time-based data on drug use, without the ability to identify individuals. Similar testing in Perth has found 31.6kg of meth was consumed in the city area each week, that’s 1.6 tonnes a year. I guess the wastewater system is the endpoint of the flow of drugs through a community. Well, except for the rivers and the chunks of land that the wastewater is discharged to. Meanwhile police in Masterton are clamping down on the other end of the drug flow. By this I don’t mean the mouth, but the people who bring the drugs into the region in the first place – specifically methamphetamine. Two men, aged 25 and 29, were arrested early in December amid a heavy police presence in Featherston. A 26-year-old man and 27-year-old woman from Masterton were charged last week, as well as a 42-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man from Hutt Valley.

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Detective Senior Sergeant Nick Pritchard of the National Organised Crime Group said the investigation, known as Operation Frozen, had exposed a distribution network involving the Head Hunters gang, which extended beyond Wairarapa. Wairarapa Detective Senior Sergeant Barry Bysouth said Wairarapa police were dedicated to clearing methamphetamine out of the community. “This is a good example of the work we’re doing in that area and we will continue to track down meth dealers in Wairarapa. The expectation from the public is that we protect our community from methamphetamine and we will continue to do so,” he said. Mr Bysouth said he would encourage anyone who is either struggling with methamphetamine themselves, or who knew someone who was, to seek help. “You can approach police direct, or make contact with Te Hauora Runanga O Wairarapa, or Pathways Wairarapa,” he said. “For anonymous help, you can call the alcohol and drug helpline on 0800 787 797.” Meth use is known to increase the incidence of violent crime and thefts and burglaries in a region, so it makes sense that police are cracking down on both ends of this poisoned stream. Speaking of poisoned streams, Carterton is looking to protect the Mangatarere Stream (and downstream the Ruamahanga River) from wastewater pollution. That’s another worthy aim and is to be commended. Both the people and the resources of Wairarapa do need protection from the things that would cause them harm, and we can all play our part. Merry Christmas, Wairarapa.

Wetland protectors Students from South Featherston School with their certificates of appreciation given by Department of Conservation senior community ranger Garry Foster, for their work on conservation signs to protect bird breeding at Wairarapa Moana. PHOTO/SUPPLIED. See story page 4.

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Time for team approach BY GERALD FORD

The Anglican church in South Wairarapa is taking down parish boundaries in a new joint approach to caring for its people. At a meeting in Martinborough on Sunday led by the Anglican Bishop of Wellington, the Right Reverend Justin Duckworth, members of three parishes voted to explore a new joint leadership approach to ministry. South Wairarapa is made of three parishes – Greytown, Carterton, and Featherston and Martinborough combined. Rev May Croft, who retired this year as vicar of Featherston and Martinborough but remains archdeacon for the region, said the church “decided as three parishes it would be a better idea if we worked together … rather than the one vicar-one parish silo approach”. As the leaders of the churches discussed the idea they decided “it had to be a movement of the people” Mrs Croft said. Discussions also included the bishop, Rev Justin Duckworth, known for his dreadlocks and innovative approaches for reaching people. “Mostly congregations are ageing and having difficulty attracting children and families,” Mrs Croft said. After several months of discussions with congregations and vestries, “we’ve come up with a new model for structure and

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A new national mandate will control how buildings vulnerable to earthquakes will be managed. At Wednesday’s Carterton District Council meeting, planning and regulatory manager Dave Gittings said that when the new legislation rolls in, the change will require the council to reissue some notices, and this means some buildings must have signs displaying their risk status. “It must be displayed, it must legible, it must be prominent,” Mr Gittings said. Any buildings newly identified as earthquake vulnerable will require owners to remedy the problem within 15 years. Priority buildings, such as schools and some hospitals, will have half that time.

Summer food safety Rev May Croft, archdeacon of South Wairarapa, Rev Andy Eldred, vicar of St Lukes Church, Greytown, and Alan Maxwell, coordinator of Wairarapa Anglican Youth, are part of a new team approach to ministry in the region. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

governance”. The three areas will jointly be led by a team which is currently led by Mrs Croft, and will include representatives from the vestries of each parish. Although each parish will still have a leader, the church employer will be the new governance group rather than the individual parishes, which enable sharing of resources such as for administration and youth. On Sunday’s meeting most of the “well over 100 people” or so present, from all three parishes,

voted for the structure change. A few people in each parish voted against it, which is healthy,” Mrs Croft said, estimating the no votes at about 10. She puts the support down to communication. “We just did the groundwork. These days you have to be transparent with people.” The change is timely as two of the three parishes are currently without a vicar, with the departure of Rev Jenny Chalmers from St Marks in Carterton and of Mrs Croft herself from South

Wairarapa – a church currently being assisted by lay preacher Philippa Young. The new approach was made possible by a change in church regulations, Mrs Croft said. “It’s under an experimental mission canon venture. That is new. It’s only been in place for a year. It allows us to experiment with structure and governance. “Having a team with them will mean quite a bit more support for leadership, because it can be a lonely job.”

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Happy Circle group closing its doors The group benefitted from materials donated by local businesses such as plastics manufacturer Pantalon, and Bouzaid and Ballaben, with fabric and stuffing for toys being donated. “June was very, very clever lady,” long-term member Thelma McKenzie said. On craft days members would bring their own lunch, although “Watty used to make soup in the winter.” The Buchanans would also host people for afternoon teas at their extensive outdoor garden. They would also hold an annual raffle of a “huge Christmas

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stocking”, which members spent every Saturday for six weeks selling tickets all around Wairarapa. The shop days were so well frequented that at her first one Shirley Castle, who was a member for 16 years, said she was “really frightened with all the people that rushed in”. The group also used to gather regularly for social activities such as the movies, or for “a cuppa and a natter and housie” Mrs Castle said. There were also garden visits, or train trips to Wellington, and chartered bus trips – some over several days and as far afield as Rotorua or New Plymouth. At its height the club had up to

100 members, but this is down to around 12, with members getting older and finding it harder to get to meetings. “We didn’t want to close, because we enjoy each other’s company,” Mrs McKenzie said. “I don’t know what I’ll do on Monday mornings (now),” Shirley Castle said. The group began with a good number of men, including one crafter of wooden toys, and the men also came into their own on shop days and for raffles, but their numbers dwindled over the years. Socially the group has been very important for its members, Mrs McKenzie said.

“I think it’s helped each one of us over the years. We’re all on our own now and something like that is really important.” For the past few years all members were automatically part of the committee, and shared responsibilities. “I think most of us have been president, most of us have been secretary and most of us must have been treasurer,” Olive Krippen said. Members this year not pictured on page 1 were Hazel Voice, Valerie Meinz, Eunice Pugh and June Bell. The women still plan to meet regularly for morning teas and lunches.

With summer fast approaching and warmer weather already here, the Ministry for Primary Industries has recommended steps to reduce chances of getting sick from food prepared at home. These include remembering the 4Cs — clean, cook, cover, and chill. They advise to barbecue safely by precooking chicken, sausages and minced meat, then barbecue until meat is steaming hot (over 75 degrees Celsius) all the way through. Washing fresh produce under running water is also an important part of ensuring fruits and veges are safe to consume.

Hart to stand

Masterton Fab Lab co-founder John Hart has put his name in the ring to stand for Parliament, representing the Green Party. Not just as the Wairarapa electorate MP, but as a potential List MP. Mr Hart was recently nominated by the Wairarapa Green Party Branch to be their candidate in the 2017 General Election, but he is also next on the Green Party list to enter parliament after two sitting Green MPs confirmed they would not be standing in the next election. This List is subject to change, but Mr Hart remains hopeful.

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At just after 6pm on Saturday a switchboard attached to a house on Norfolk Rd caught fire. Fire engines from Carterton and Masterton attended the scene, however, the owner had already successfully extinguished the flames and the house was not damaged. An electrician also attended the incident.

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School water protectors Caring for their environment has been high on the list of a busy year for pupils from St Teresa’s and South Featherston schools. This year both schools have completed kaitiaki or guardianship projects that support neighbouring internationally significant wetland Wairarapa Moana (Lake Wairarapa and surrounds) and have celebrated this work to connect with the natural environment outside their school gates. “These children are very passionate about their environment. We were delighted to support them as they explored ways of caring for Wairarapa Moana,” Greater Wellington Regional Council’s biodiversity advisor Toni de Lautour said. St Teresa’s students wanted to understand how their community’s actions were impacting on water quality, focussing their attention on nearby Donald’s Creek. The school was awarded Bayer Primary School Science funding to pay for water quality monitoring equipment. They have learnt about stream health and established a data collection process. The second phase of their project will see the stream edge planted and the students will measure the impacts this work has on water quality at this site. South Featherston School students focussed on public awareness raising. Department of Conservation senior community ranger Garry Foster presented them with certificates and reflected on their work to raise awareness of the human threat to rare birds breeding at Wairarapa Moana. Students’ brightly coloured signs now adorn access points around the wetlands. “The students really thought through one of the issues affecting some of our threatened bird species during the breeding season – alerting lakeside visitors. Unfortunately people sometimes ignore more corporate looking signs. The unique designs the students created really draw attention to the need for people to take action,” Mr Foster said.

CLOCKWISE: Students at St Teresa’s School monitor water quality in Donald’s Creek, near Featherston. ■Getting feet wet was all part of the fun. ■A South Featherston School student with her sign helping protect bird breeding at Wairarapa Moana. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

GWRC contributes to environmental education in schools across the region. In South Wairarapa the Wairarapa Moana wetlands provide a focus for this work in collaboration with Enviroschools. Featherston and St Teresa’s School students developed their kaitiaki projects through their participation in a freshwater conservation education programme the ‘Whitebait Connection’.

Avoid holiday health problems this Christmas

Watch out for wounds, sprains, stings and alcohol and food poisoning this Christmas, warns Wairarapa DHB chief medical officer Tom Gibson. Dr Gibson is urging Wairarapa locals to avoid hurting themselves with the kind of seasonal problems that put pressure on Wairarapa Hospital’s emergency department at this time of year. “This includes wounds, sprains, strains and insect stings and food and alcohol-related ailments – such as food preparation, cooking and storage, to avoid illnesses related to food safety in the

summer heat,” Dr Gibson said. “(Also) help keep our roads safe over the festive break.” Dr Gibson said people on regular medication should make sure they have enough for the holiday break and fill repeat prescriptions in plenty of time. “This is also a good time to check your first aid kit is up to date – both at home and in the car.” Dr Gibson said people needing urgent health care over the Christmas and New Year holiday break will be able to contact the Wairarapa After Hours Service.

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Martinborough woman turns 100 BY GERALD FORD

There aren’t many people alive today who can remember the return of a soldier from World War I. One who can is Gladys Stephen of Martinborough, who turned 100 on Saturday. She was born Gladys Roy in Dunedin on December 17, 1916, and according to her son Bruce, of Sydney, still remembers taking the train to Christchurch in 19191 to meet her father newly returned from the war – a story he has heard often. “It find it remarkable can remember that she can remember her father coming home from the war,” Bruce said. Her memory has faded, but the really long-term stuff seems to be there still.” Bruce came from Sydney for his mother’s birthday. There was an official party on Friday at Wharekaka Aged Care Facility, where Mrs Stephen lives. She is the first resident of the home to turn 100 years old. The party was attended by South Wairarapa Mayor Viv Napier, who congratulated Mrs Stephen on reaching the age of 100. Children from the nearby Bell Street Early Learning Centre also came along and presented Mrs Stephen with a 100 year birthday card they had made. The children also led in singing Happy Birthday, which moved Mrs Stephen to tears. As a reporter, I knew the question you are meant to ask a 100-year-old is, “What is the secret to living to the age of 100?” I attempted to ask Mrs Stephen, and after my preamble she commented, “I didn’t know if I would make it, but I did.” Trying bravely to explain my purpose, I said some people might like to know how they could also live to 100 years old. “Oh, they can do what I did, I suppose … goodness, nobody told me I was going

Gladys Stephen on her 100th birthday at Wharekaka Aged Care Facility, Martinborough. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

to have to say a few words,” Mrs Stephen said. Just what it was that Mrs Stephen did I never got to discover, as we were interrupted by the beginning of festivities. Mrs Stephen had a second family gathering on Saturday, her official birthday.

BIOGRAPHICAL DETAILS (Source Bill Stephen, Martinborough) Born Gladys Roy in Dunedin on December 17, 1916, Gladys was the oldest of four children, having two brothers and a sister. She attended Maori Hill school until 1929 when the family moved to North East Valley. She had a year at NEV school then Otago Girls High school.

Gladys worked in Penrose’s store in Dunedin until before the war when she moved to Wellington where she met future husband Bill Stephen. They lived in Karori, raising five sons and a daughter. Bill died in 1980 and Gladys then she moved to Martinborough to be closer to grandchildren.

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Garden Talk en Barn HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE You may like to take your holiday in the peak of summer, but being left alone for a week or two is hard on your garden. Hopefully you’ve mulched and got your garden down to needing only a few waters per week. Even so, hot temperatures, spotty showers and unforeseen problems can set you up for disappointment when you come home. Read on to discover some practical ideas for watering your plants while you are away. WATER WELL AND MULCH If you are only going to be gone a week or less, you may be able to get away with a good soaking and a layer of mulch. Mulched plants lose about 25% less water than un-mulched plants. Of course, it all depends on the weather. Some plants may wilt or become stressed, but you probably won’t lose any. Ensure you have a few inches of mulch on the garden bed but not so deep that the crown of the plant is buried. INSTALL DRIP IRRIGATION Drip irrigation is designed to target each individual plant and the process to install drip irrigation is quite simple and relatively inexpensive. We have all your irrigation needs at GardenBarn. With drip irrigation, you can put a timer on and never have to think about when to water your garden. Higher end timers can even sense how much rain you’ve gotten and adjust accordingly. PUT A TIMER ON YOUR SPRINKLER The timer option works just as well with a regular garden sprinkler. You may need a couple of sprinklers and connector hoses if your garden is spread out. MAKE SELF-WATERING JUGS You can create your own selfwatering system with old plastic fizzy bottles. Poke a tiny pin hole in the lower side of the jug. Place the jug in the soil next to your plant, about 5 cm below the soil surface. Water the garden well, fill the jug with water and it will slowly drip additional water to the roots. Obviously you will need several jugs to water an entire garden. You can put one jug in between four plants and concentrate on the plants that need constant moisture. You can also use this method for containers. BRING YOUR CONTAINERS TO THE WATER Move your containers into or near your garden where they will get water from the sprinklers. By moving the containers into a shady area and clustering them together they will lose less moisture to evaporation and allow them to create their own humidity. WATER BULBS AND MOISTURE RETAINING MATERIALS For container plants be sure to water the container thoroughly shortly before you leave and then fill and insert the bulb. The water will slowly drip into the pot and will usually last for about a week before the plant

needs more water. Another option is to add some water holding material to the soil or even next to garden plants. Buried sponges or newspaper strips will soak up excess water and slowly release it back into the soil. You can purchase ‘water crystals’ which are specially designed for this purpose. HIRE A GARDEN SITTER In the holiday season there are plenty of responsible school children who would love to earn some extra pocket money! You could hire them to come in once or twice a week to water and maybe even mow your lawn. Try and make it easier on them by keeping the hose handy and ready to go and grouping as many plants together as you can. While they’re tending to your garden, maybe they can even feed and pat the cat or feed the goldfish. MAKE YOUR GARDEN DROUGHT TOLERANT Once they are established, drought tolerant plants can pretty much take care of themselves. You’ll be surprised how many plants are considered somewhat self-sufficient. PEST CHECK Perform a pest check the week before you leave to make sure you treat the problem(s) and it doesn’t balloon while you’re away. It doesn’t take long for a small problem to become a large problem. SHADE CLOTH Protect large portions of your garden by hanging shade cloth to diffuse the light and heat. RAIN BARRELS Rain Barrels are great ways to catch and store “free” water. If you have a rain barrel, attach a soaker hose to it and run it through your garden. It will leech out slowly and saturate the ground. KEEP HARVESTING Let your friends know it’s OK to come by and harvest vegetables, so they’ll keep producing and won’t attract animals. Unfortunately, you can’t stop the ripening process. Ripe tomatoes will simply fall off the plant and ferment. And if others are enjoying the fruits of your garden, they’ll be more likely to help you take care of it. KEEPING HOUSEPLANTS WATERED Keep the blinds partially closed while you’re away. This will keep the room cooler and the plants will lose less moisture. Cluster your plants together away from direct sunlight; the evaporation from their leaves will keep the air humid. Soak the soil in each pot completely before leaving so they stay hydrated. The same watering bulbs recommended for outdoor containers will be really useful indoors. The commercially available bulbs are the perfect size for houseplants. Water the soil thoroughly and place the bulb just before you leave. They can keep your plants watered for up to two weeks.

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Carterton

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Plan protects Mangatarere

BY EMILY NORMAN AND DON FARMER

Carterton District Council have agreed to “support in principle”, plans for the town’s sewage treatment plant and irrigation scheme. The plans call for a huge reservoir to be constructed on Daleton Farm and a decreased amount of treated effluent discharged into Mangaterere Stream. Council unanimously agreed to support in principle the proposed development, timetable, and cost estimates for the project. The project, costing an estimated $6.8 million, would be completed over three years. Councillor Brian Deller said the outlined cost forecasts were “probably a bit high”, but acknowledged council was “signing off on the idea”, not the projects themselves. Existing consents for the plant and irrigation scheme expire in October next year. The new application aims to secure consent for the maximum allowable term of 35 years. This would mean a sewer rate increase for Carterton town ratepayers of about $5 a week, or roughly $260 a year, for the first year, and smaller increases for the last two years of planning. Mayor John Booth said both Masterton and South Wairarapa councils were facing the same issues around managing wastewater and that “none of it comes cheap to do properly”.

He said Carterton District Council was “setting the benchmark” and leading by example with this plan. “This is setting up a wastewater and sewage system for our community in the future, and I think we should be very determined that we do the right thing now and get this part of it ticked oﬀ. “It looks really great.”

Background: Council chief executive Jane Davis said the stage two development would mean wastewater would continue to be irrigated to land during the summer months but instead of having to mostly discharge into the stream during wet winter months when the soil was too saturated to absorb it, the effluent would be stored in a 200,000m3 capacity reservoir. Any treated effluent that could not then be irrigated to land would be released into the stream only at times of high flow. To help with disposal, the plan is to install a second centre-pivot irrigator and to open up far more of the Daleton Farm area than is now being used for the discharge to land. Ms Davis said the “overall objective” of the project was to minimise the occasions when treated effluent had to go into Mangaterere Stream and the stage two proposal would achieve that. The first stage of the project

Mangatarere Stream, which should benefit from less wastewater discharge under a new wastewater plan.

was finished in 2014, with partial development of Daleton Farm. This saw the installation of a centre-pivot irrigator that has been summer irrigating to 20ha, or half, of the site. During the first two years of operation, long summer periods had resulted in no discharges into the stream for four or five months

of each year. This, along with a noticeable drop in nutrients from trade wastes had brought about improved water quality in the stream. Stage two work would include relocating the discharge outfall which now feeds into an unnamed tributary of the

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Mangaterere Stream close to the wastewater treatment plant. It would be moved to the true left bank of the Mangatarere Stream just upstream of the bridge across State Highway 2 where research has determined river ﬂows to be much higher than at the existing discharge point.

Rocking horses rafﬂed for surrey BY GERALD FORD

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Christmas & New Year’s Hours

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Monday 26 Dec 2016

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On behalf on the team at Carterton Medical Centre we would like to thank you all for your support for the year 2016 and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2017

Eoin Clarke, with the second and first prizes in a raffle held in Carterton. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

Wood craftsman Eoin Clarke with his two carved rocking horses which were given away in a raﬄe on Friday. Mr Clarke is the creator of the “surrey with a fringe on top”, a covered horsedrawn carriage to be used for events in Carterton. The carriage needed a garage, so to speak, a place near the town where it could be securely stored until needed for civic occasions. “We wanted a home for the carriage, so we build

these (the rocking horses) to raffle for that,” Mr Clarke said. The shed for the carriage is to be built in Sparks park. The rocking horses are carved of Macrocarpa and American Ash. “I discovered it’s easier to carve rocking horses than to sell raffle tickets,” Mr Clarke said. With the help of volunteers however, more than 1000 raffle tickets were sold at $5 each, raising thousands of dollars for a home for the surrey. The first prize raffle went to a Carterton ticketholder.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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Greytown Christmas Parade JADE CVETKOV photographed these scenes from the Greytown Christmas Parade on Saturday. Everyone got dressed up.

Even some of the spectators dressed up. These women were part of a hen’s party.

Helpers in the Bring it to Colombo team

Santa and his elves

Did this Santa dig his way through from the North Pole?

Season’s Greetings

The night before Christmas

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The After Hours service is based at Masterton Medical – phone 06 370 0011. Call your local medical centre or pharmacy for their opening hours over the holiday break. Remember to keep ED for emergencies.

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Must-dos in Wairarapa BY GERALD FORD

Castle Rock, Castlepoint, on the AA must-do list. PHOTO/FILE

Pukaha Mt Bruce, Castlepoint and Cape Palliser are the three Wairarapa locations to make it on to the AA list of 101 “mustdos” in New Zealand – newly loaded to their website at www.aa.co.nz/travel/ must-dos. At Pukaha, the guide says, visitors can check out the kiwi and “a veritable laundry list of all that’s good and great and native in the avian category: wild — yet quite gregarious — kaka, their relative the kakapo (the world’s only flightless parrot), the rare stitchbird or hihi and the beautiful takahe. “And if you prefer scales to feathers,

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

the legendary tuatara are here as well, 200 million years old and counting.” Of Castlepoint the online guide exclaims “What a stretch of coast! It looks like it should be wild and woolly — and it can be in parts.” The guide goes on to list the lighthouse and Castle Rock as high points to visit while there. Heading to Cape Palliser the guide notes “even the road there should be on your bucket list” and describes Ngawi as a “small settlement whose existence is heavily subsidised by crayfishing. The lighthouse itself is described and seals as a further “unpredictable and impressive natural attraction”.

Fire guidelines From the Team at The Night Before Christmas Store we would like to thank you for your patronage and wish you all a Merry Christmas

May your homes be filled with Love, Peace & Joy

With summer approaching, fires in the open air are a more regular occurrence and Tararua District Council is urging residents to keep their neighbours in mind this year when lighting fires outdoors – this can include barbecues and cooking fires. An outdoor fire can create environmental and air pollution, smoke hazards, ash or odour nuisance and potential fire hazards. It is important to check the conditions are safe before you light and make sure that you have a permit if you need one. Most importantly, never leave a fire unattended, and ensure you have a way to extinguish the fire if necessary. Burning unwanted green waste, construction materials, combustible materials and household refuse can generate toxic fumes that are harmful to human health. Check out the Tararua District Council website for the latest updates on Rural Fire Season, important information for lighting

fires, fees and charges for the landfills and transfer stations, and a bylaw that explains your responsibilities when lighting a fire outdoors. Fires classified as open air fires are: Campfires; Cooking fires; Braziers; Rubbish fires; Hangi fires; Open top incinerators; Controlled burns; and Prescribed burns. If the council (or Fire Brigade) representative is called to your property because of a reported smoke nuisance, it is likely that you will be asked to extinguish the fire. In most cases, it is safer to take unwanted items to the waste transfer station for disposal. Alternatives to burning: use one of the landfills or transfer stations in the district; use Council’s recycling collection service; mulch or compost waste vegetation; or deliver recyclable items and materials to your nearest recycling centre.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Merry Christmas Carterton District Council wishes you a very

Happy New Year

The Council offices will be closed from midday Friday 23 December and will reopen at 8.30am on Monday 9 January 2017.

Swimming Pool Hours 19th December 2016 – 31st January 2017 Every day 10am – 6pm

Refuse and Recycling will be carried out as normal on Monday 26 December. The Transfer Station will be closed Christmas Day and New Years Day

1st February 2017 – 12th March 2017 Weekdays 2pm – 6pm Weekends /Public holidays 10am – 6pm Christmas Day— Closed. New Year’s Day and Boxing Day Opening hours 12pm – 6pm

Library and Information Centre will be closed from 1pm Christmas Eve and will resume normal hours from Wednesday 4 January 2017. 9.30am - 5pm Weekdays and 10am-4pm Saturdays

For any urgent requests during the holiday period visit our website for after hours listings www.cdc.govt.nz/contact_details

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Carterton Events Centre are incredibly proud to be Eventfinda Small Venue of the Year Finalists 2016 at the EVANZ Awards on December 7th. Cartertonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exceptional community facility is now recognised as one of the top three premier small venues within New Zealand for 2016.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Green your world for Christmas Ecotopia Alan Fielding

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If you love your planet then find a little time to prove it (remember there is no Planet B).

2016 Christmas & 2017 New Year

WINTER IS ON ITS WAY OPENING HOURS PROOF

For the well over 6,000 patients who have had you want to start initiating these conversations. their flu vaccinations well done.I had one for the I know from my Mums situation 8am that being at Monday – Thursday 19 - 22 Dec Normal Hours – 6pm first time and while before was a bit sceptical I home in her own bedroom was very important think being part of a community especially Normal with Hours for her.with early closing Friday 23 Dec 8am – 4pm children and older people in attendance that’s it The new phone system seems to be working only fair to protect yourself as much as possible Wairarapa After Hours Service 9ambetter.The – 5pm much better,not perfect I know,but Urgent Service Only asSaturday it then protects them. 24 Dec number of calls on hold has almost halved and Wairarapa Hours On Call Service Sunday Asthma in children often becomes rife in winter. theAfter dropped callsService are also significantly down. 25 Dec Urgent Service Only 06 370 0011 (Christmas Day) Remember about keeping homes warm and dry. Putting in a new model of care takes time and I Wairarapa Hours Service Monday Good ventilation once a day26byDec opening windows amAfter appreciating your feedback. 9am – 5pm (Boxing for a whileDay) is also good to get rid of moistureUrgent Service Only Lastly remember that the Emergency lurking in the curtains and on window sills.If you Wairarapa After Hours Service – 5pm Tuesday Department at the hospital is just9am that,for 27 Dec Urgent Service Only Holiday) or(Public your child has asthma don’t forget that the emergencies.If you need non-emergency but use of a spacer helps get the drug better into the urgent or acute care the Wairarapa After Hours Wednesday 28 Dec 8am – 5pm lungs and don’t forget to clean the inhaler. Normal Hours with early closing clinic runs at Masterton Medical in the weekends My mother died last month29andDec while it wasNormal Hours and sometimes it’s closing better to go there.The wait Thursday with early 8am – 5pm very sad and I miss her dreadfully she did have is usually not nearly as long.The Wairarapa After aFriday good death,and just the way she wanted Normal it, Hours is a cooperative of all the GP practices in 30 Dec Hours with early closing 8am – 4pm at home and with her children in close contact. the Wairarapa,who also provide an overnight Advanced Care Planning is a term being Wairarapa callAfter service.When you ring in the night you will Hours Service 9am – 5pm Saturday 31 Dec Urgent Service introduced to many of us and it’s about initiating initially Only be put through to HealthLink but if you conversations with our loved ones about what need to speak or be seen by a GP they will put Wairarapa After HourstoService Sunday 9am – 5pm Jan to do this they want as aDay) care plan.It’s1 best you through Urgent Service Onlyto the on call doctor. (New Years when the person has all their faculties and isWairarapa After Hours Service Monday All the best, remember healthy9am eating and – 5pm 2 Jan not in an emergency Urgent Service (Public Holiday) situation.Advanced Care healthyOnly exercise helps you stay well Plans are not something you just sit down and Wairarapa After Hours Service Tuesday 9am – 5pm Janare really about Flora Gilkison write withHoliday) the older person3but Urgent Service Only (Public a slow process of several conversations.These are far better done in a community than Hours with early closing Wednesday 4 Jan setting Normal 8am – 5pm in hospital and can help the person making the Advanced Care Plan feel5 empowered in Normal Hours with early closing Thursday Jan 8am – 5pm the decision making and able to involve all the of us like to Hours with early closing important Friday people in their lives.None 6 Jan Normal 8am – 5pm think decisions will be made about us without Wairarapa After Hours Service having our own input into 7theJan decision making. 9am – 5pm Saturday Urgent Masterton Medical has GPs and nurses trained in Service Only how to start Advanced Care Plan conversations Wairarapa After Hours Service 9am – 5pm Sunday 8 Jan Urgent Service Only so rather than waiting until a person is acutely unwell,you can come in and talk to us if you feel Monday

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You could: • Quit nature bashing and join an environmental group. • Subscribe to a “green” magazine. • Read an environmental classic such as Silent Spring. • Take a cruise to the sub-Antarctic islands. • Complete an environmental course to enrich your knowledge. • Avoid droughts by buying yourself a water tank. • Shout yourself a top-rate composter – eg. Earthmaker. • Give some plant vouchers as gifts. • Buy pussy a ball for its neck. • Build a bird-nesting box with or for the kids. • Install alternative energy into your house. • Build a greenhouse in plastic and propagate plants • Buy a Timms trap and remove possums. • Forget the ego booster. Replace it with a smaller car • Insulate your house with wool. • Get worms and a work-bin for food waste composting. Kids love them. • If you are designing a new house, include some passive solar principles.

Buy swan plants for the monarch butterflies and their caterpillars. PHOTO/FILE

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Build a bird bath with the kids. Position it well clear of vegetational cover. Prepare to establish a native garden next winter. Plant some swan plants for the monarch butterflies. Get a Fenn trap and tackle the predator problem. Buy yourself a good pair of walking shoes, walk to work and keep fit. Or buy a good quality bicycle and still keep fit while saving on fuel. Build an aquarium with the kids. Patronise your local reuse shops for gifts – the old is today’s new. Bring some plants indoors for a healthier inside atmosphere.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Kandahar’s model of care stands out Choosing the right rest home for a loved one can be a difficult decision, but Masterton local Bevan Hussey says Enliven’s Kandahar Home was the perfect fit.

“After doing my research I was very happy for Denise to move in. I looked at the brochure and the Enliven Eden Alternative model of care stood out to me,” says Bevan.

When Bevan’s wife, Denise Hussey, needed hospital level care in May this year he began his search for the best home to cater to her needs. That’s when he found Kandahar Home on Roberts Road in Lansdowne, Masterton.

“It’s focused on helping residents to live a full and happy life. I liked that it’s about the person, and addresses loneliness and boredom. When I showed my friends they said they were impressed with Eden as well.”

“I had driven past and always thought the place [Kandahar Home] looked so attractive, so I went to visit. The first thing I noticed was the caring and friendly atmosphere and how the more able residents were helping the less able residents,” Bevan explains. “I was impressed with the staff and how they talked to me, and how the caregivers cared for the residents. They have a family-like approach and it exudes warmth that families latch on to and are so appreciative that their loved ones are in good hands. I also noticed there was a nice comradery between the staff and the home has plenty of light and warmth.” He says part of why he chose Kandahar Home is because of the home’s unique model of care, the Eden Alternative.

He says Denise’s move to Kandahar was made easy by the staff. “They took care of everything and they asked lots of questions about her likes and dislikes to get to know her better so they could create a care plan just for her.” Seven months on, Bevan says he couldn’t be happier with the care his wife is receiving at Kandahar Home. “They are so good at making sure family is included. They keep me informed about anything that’s happening and I’m very pleased and comfortable that she’s at Kandahar because I know she’s well looked after.” Kandahar Home and sister-site Kandahar Court are both operated by Enliven, part of the not-for-profit organisation Presbyterian Support Central, and provide a full spectrum of aged care including rest home, hospital and dementia care as well as respite and health recovery.

Husband and wife, Bevan and Denise Hussey, are impressed with the care at Masterton’s Kandahar Home.

For more information about Kandahar Home and Kandahar Court, both of which are located in Lansdowne, Masterton, freephone 0508 ENLIVEN (that’s 0508 36 54 83) or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.

Children from Mauriceville School and were hosted at Kandahar Home where they spent time with residents making cards for other seniors in the region. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Giving a koha of time

Enliven’s Kandahar Home in Masterton recently became a Christmas creative hub when a group of children from Mauriceville School teamed with residents to make Christmas cards. The ‘Christmas Care Cards for Seniors’ project is part of Koha Koncept, a new initiative being rolled out in the Wairarapa. “The Koha Koncept is a collection of projects aimed around doing positive things in the community and it had a great start with the ‘Christmas Care Cards for Seniors’ project,” Koha Koncept volunteer Nikki Lafferty said. “Christmas is about spending time with family and some older citizens may not have family living nearby so the Christmas card project is about paying it forward and spreading a little happiness in the community. “The children’s contribution has helped a total of 150 cards be made for elders in Wairarapa rest homes.” Nikki said the card making session gave

children the opportunity to make Christmas cards for local elders while socialising with the residents of Kandahar Home. “It was really special to have Kandahar Home host the card making and spend that time with the kids. There was a great turnout of residents, who enjoyed the kids company for the morning, and the children made beautiful Christmas cards,” Nikki said. “The best news though, is that the principal of Mauriceville School has indicated an interest in the school children spending more time visiting Kandahar Home next year! I think it’s fantastic that an ongoing relationship could be built from here.” Kandahar recreation team leader Di McCuish says the Christmas card project was a big hit at Kandahar Home and the home’s residents are looking forward to having an ongoing relationship with the school. “Many of our residents enjoy craft and they love having children visit their home, so it was a perfect project to be part of,” Di said.

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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.

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Ruamahanga Whaitua Committee looks ahead The Ruamahanga Whaitua Committee (RWC) met for their final session of 2016 last week. They are taking a well-earned break but are already anticipating reaching a significant milestone towards a local land and water management plan over the next six months – the presentation of this Ruamahanga Whaitua Implementation Programme (RWIP) to the wider community for discussion. This year has seen the RWC, a group of community, iwi, local and regional council representatives, work through a significant amount of research, community views, and a raft of Ruamahanga River catchment data and information. “Initially we looked to the Ruamahanga River community to understand their views and it was clear from the outset that they value our land and water highly. It has been a privilege to hear so much personal history and opinion, stories and ideas, and concerns for the future of

The Ruamahanga River at Waihenga Bridge, Martinborough.

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economy and ecology must co-exist and find a way to balance competing interests in the long-term.” The committee has worked alongside a body of environmental, economic and social scientists to develop a picture of the

Ruamahanga whaitua called a catchment model. This work to develop the model has been a focus for committee and community discussion. The two streams of work, community values and catchment modelling, will underpin the land and water management options. “We are at an extremely exciting point. After an extensive amount of work we have developed options that will be tested to understand their potential impacts on the Ruamahanga River catchment. There will be a number of ways these management options can be implemented and that is another exciting platform for communitywide discussion that will inform our decision making,” Mr Gawith said. “I am really looking forward to progressing to the next part of our work in the first half of 2017 - developing our recommendations for the future of land and water management with the wider community.”

Former nurse named ‘best’ teacher BY CHELSEA BOYLE

Kirsty Hull has been teaching at Carterton School for the past 13 years, and has a new accolade to add to the books as the Paper Plus Wairarapa Teacher of the Year. She made the switch from nursing to teaching when she was about 38 – something she was determined to do. “I have always loved kids.” The two jobs have “a lot of parallels” – they are both about helping others, she said. She credits her parents for helping her make the change. As a solo mum with three little kids they were an amazing support system, she said.

“They were absolutely fantastic, I can’t thank them enough.” She believes her experience as a nurse and as a mum was a good foundation to her career as a teacher. Now, she teaches classes of about 25 pupils. She said everyone was an individual and the challenge was to include every single one and to cater to all their needs. “Sometimes you have to work really hard for that.” Growth mindset challenges are a regular feature in her classroom. These challenges are designed to encourage problem solving, creativity and perseverance. The children are given a small range of materials and a problem and are asked to

Kirsty Hull has won the Paper Plus Wairarapa Teacher of the Year award. PHOTO/ CHELSEA BOYLE

design and make a solution. “They will all come up with something different.” The important thing is that they don’t give up. At the beginning of the year the children worked in teams to find their solutions. Now they are more confident completing the challenges individually. Ms Hull said her job is really rewarding when pupils have that “light bulb moment”. “You know you have made a difference.” She keeps a lot of the special thank you cards her pupils make for her in a box, but said she is going to need a new box soon.

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Wairarapa College 2016 Junior Dux Poppy Geard and Mika Trophy winner Tafa Tafa.

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BY DANIELL MCCOY The 2016 academic year has drawn to a close for the Wairarapa College junior school amidst drumming, singing and wise words. Achievements were rewarded and recognised at the annual prizegiving on Friday, December 9. Gold, Silver and Bronze certiﬁ cates were awarded to students who had consistently demonstrated the college’s LEAD values in a number of subjects. First and second place in each Year 9 core class and Year 10 core and option classes were also recognised. The audience was entertained by the percussion group Hit, a Year 9 band, by a girls’ band that sung All I Want For Christmas and by a Year 10 duo singing a Kings of Leon song. The girls’ junior choir

also performed. Assistant principal Jo-Anne Bisset said it was fantastic to celebrate the junior students’ achievement and also to see the wonderful talent the students in the college have to oﬀ er. Junior Dux was awarded to Year 10 student Poppy Geard while Tafa Tafa was awarded the Mika Trophy for greatest contribution to school life in Years 9 and 10. Year 9 Tama Bartlett won Junior Sportsman of the Year, particularly for his success in athletics, and Teagan AndrewsPaul won the Junior Sportswoman of the Year. 2016 Head Girl Ella Major and Head Boy Jonas Tamihana also addressed the junior student body in their last oﬃ cial engagement of the year and encouraged them to get involved in everything and not to regret giving all opportunities a go.

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ANIMALS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE NATIVITY Nativity scenes are one of the pleasures of Christmas, remembering the humble birth of Jesus, and none would be complete without a few animals. But there is no mention of animals being present in the four Gospels. So how did they appear? Perhaps the most obvious link is that Jesus was born in a stable which would suggest animals being nearby. There are various interpretations of what is meant by a ‘stable’, some pointing out that animals were often brought into the lower ˜ oor of houses when the weather was particularly cold. The shepherds and their ˜ ocks are mentioned in the Gospel of Saint Luke so that would suggest the presence of sheep.

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Pope Benedict XVI, in his book “Jesus of Nazareth - The Infancy Narratives”, argued that the inclusion of domestic animals in the Nativity scene may have been inspired by pre-Christian traditions, for instance in the Book of Habakkuk, a part of the Hebrew Bible. Christian artists were depicting the nativity as early as the fourth century but the 13th century saw more of an emphasis on the humility of Jesus and a more tender image of him.

ass to the place appointed. The brethren were summoned, the people ran together, the forest resounded with their voices, and that venerable night was made glorious by many and brilliant lights and sonorous psalms of praise.” Renaissance artists, in˜ uenced by myths and legends, added more animals to the cast of nativity scenes, each with a wealth of symbolism attached to them. The donkey bore the pregnant Mary, and 33 years later Jesus into Jerusalem and represents humility, readiness to serve, and the Gentiles. The ox traditionally represents patience, the nation of Israel, and Old Testament sacriÿ cial worship. Sheep were the most pervasive animals in the Middle East while Jesus is often referred to as the “Lamb of God”. Legend has it that the goat was placed in the nativity scene because of the early Jewish practice during Yom Kippur, when rabbis symbolically placed the sins of the people on a goat and drove it into the wilderness. The camels in the scene were the

While Pope Benedict wrote that contrary to popular belief, Jesus’s birth was not presided over by oxen, asses, camels or indeed any other beasts, the belief that animals were in the stable where Christ was born has proved an enduring tradition even in the Vatican with an elaborate Nativity scene set up in St Peter’s Square in the weeks before Christmas each year featuring livestock such as sheep. Perhaps the moral of this Christmas story is that while the historical facts may be a bit sketchy, the message and spirit behind the Nativity and its variety of animals remains as real as ever.

In 1223 he held a Midnight Mass in a niche in the rock near the town square of Grecio because the chapel of the Franciscan hermitage was too small. According to St. Bonaventure (d. 1274) in his Life of St. Francis of Assisi, “Then he prepared a manger, and brought hay, and an ox and an

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One legend has it that a cat soothed the baby Jesus to sleep with its purring. The peacock came to signify immortality and resurrection because it was once believed that its ˜ esh did not decay. Doves in Christian art represent purity and peace, the human soul or the Holy Ghost. In art, the lion, as king of beasts, represents valour, majesty and wisdom.

Perhaps not surprisingly, St. Francis of Assisi, renowned for his humility and empathy with animals, appears to have played a part here.

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transportation of the wise men from the East. The cock crowed at midnight in the stable to announce the arrival of the Messiah.

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CHRISTMAS SERVICE GUIDES Saint David’s Union Church Welcome all to the following

SOME THOUGHTS ON CHRISTMAS “ “ “ “ “

Christmas is the perfect time to celebrate the love of God and family and to create memories that will last forever. Jesus is God’s perfect, indescribable gift. The amazing thing is that not only are we able to receive this gift, but we are able to share it with others on Christmas and every other day of the year.” - Joel Osteen

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Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful.” - Norman Vincent Peale Christmas isn’t a season. It’s a feeling.” - Edna Ferber He who has not Christmas in his heart will never ÿ nd it under a tree.” - Roy L. Smith Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas.” - Dale Evans

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Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and re° ect on the important things around us - a time when we can look back on the year that has passed and prepare for the year ahead.” - David Cameron The spirit of Christmas is the spirit of love and of generosity and of goodness. It illuminates the picture window of the soul, and we look out upon the world’s busy life and become more interested in people than in things.” - Thomas S. Monson Don’t let the past steal your present. This is the message of Christmas: We are never alone.” - Taylor Caldwell Christmas is doing a little something extra for someone.” - Charles M. Schulz

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I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.” - Charles Dickens

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Farmers feel bank heat While the dairy industry continues to recover after a tumultuous two-year downturn, some sharemilkers will be feeling the heat this summer according to the latest Federated Farmers’ Banking Survey. Of all sharemilkers who responded to the Survey, 19% felt they were coming under undue pressure from their bank on their mortgage, 13% expressed dissatisfaction with their banks and 11% reported poor communication These percentages were all significantly higher than those for farmers generally. Still, bank satisfaction overall remains strong with 81% revealing they were very satisfied or satisfied with their bank, up 1% from the previous survey in August. Seven percent were feeling dissatisfied or very

Aussie and Kiwi women help out

An Australian donation has boosted the efforts of a rural women’s group to support families affected by the Kaikoura earthquake. The Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) Adverse Events and Relief Fund was set up after the quake encouraging people to donate money, and has so far raised $12,000. This was boosted by a donation of $50,000 from the Country Women’s Association of New South Wales. “For many women, children and families affected by the earthquake it will be a difficult Christmas,” CWA state president Annette Turner said. RWNZ have been fundraising through the sale of dedicated socks known as “aftersocks”, selling $360 pairs of them and raising the $12,000 through sales and donations.

dissatisfied, also up one point. Similarly, 77% of farmers rated their bank’s communication excellent or good – down a little from August. Seven percent believed it had been poor, up one point. “These trends are underpinned by a decrease in farmers feeling ‘undue pressure’ around mortgages, down from 12.1 per cent to 10.7 percent, with overdrafts following suit, from 9.2% to 8.5%,” says Federated Farmers President Dr William Rolleston. Generally speaking, dairy farmers reported feeling less pressure than in August, while sheep and beef and arable industries experienced an increase. “Drought, tough market conditions, and Brexit have added more uncertainty to the sheep industry, and farmgate lamb prices

have been affected by a persistent strong NZ Dollar, especially against the Pound and Euro,” Dr Rolleston said. Sheep and beef farmers tended to be less indebted than dairy farmers and until now at least have mostly escaped the attention applied to dairy farmers. “As with previous surveys, dairy farmers, including sharemilkers, are more likely to have detailed up-to-date budget plans in comparison to sheep and beef and arable farmers. “Make no mistake, the dairy industry is still going through an adjustment of sorts and it remains the most vulnerable of all farming sectors. It’s no surprise the Reserve Bank continues to highlight dairy as one of the main risks for financial stability,” Dr Rolleston said.

Country Livestock sale report by Ian Hicks Week ending December 16 Sheep: Rams: Browne 3 at $22, 1 at $10, 1 at $30, 2 at $22, 2 at $12. Ewes: Swansson 1 Ewe & 2 Lambs at $45, Armstrong 5 at $62, Browne 1 at $41. Lambs: Bauckham 3 at $104, Gilbert 3 at $70, Hammond 10 at $88, Brookfield Farm 4 at $46, Reed 10 at $92, Hamilton 2 at $95, Little Viewfield 5 at $107, Wilkie 5 at $44. Cattle: Percy 6 HX wnr Heifers at $450, McGillicuddy 3 HX wnr Bulls at $445, 3 Fr wnr Bulls at $445, Crafar 4 HX wnr Heifers at $495, Kelly 3 HX Heifers at $610, 4 HX wnr Bulls at $480, 2 HX wnr Bulls at $405, 3 HX wnr Heifers at $480, 1 HX Heifer at $665, 3 HX Heifers at $640, Westbourne Farms 1 Fr wnr Bull at $490, Venn 5 HX wnr Heifers at $490, Wildman 4 HX wnr Heifers at $485, 1 HX wnr Steer at $460, Oden Estate 2 AngX ylg Heifers at $800, Nielsen 3 MGX Heifers at $1180, Ross 4 FrX wnr Bulls at 390, Udy 3 FX Steers at $450.

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The survey also shows the average mortgage interest rates continue to edge down. This may be due to farmers renewing their loans at lower fixed rates. Average overdraft rates edged up slightly though. Karen Scott-Howman, Chief Executive of the NZ Bankers Association, welcomed the survey results. “We’re pleased to see consistently strong overall bank satisfaction among farmers. That reflects the fact that banks are working hard with their Agri clients to see them through each sector’s cycle. “Good two-way communication, controlling costs and having a budget in place are all important factors in getting through.”

Week ending December 9 Pigs: Robertson 1 Slip at $131, 2 at $115. Sheep: Ewes: Browne 7 at $50, 1 at $53, Sinclair 2 at $70, 1 at $10, Paques 1 at $41, Eastham 2 at $20, 2 at $70. Rams: Browne 6 at $36, Paques 1 at $20, St George 1 TT Wether at $41. Lambs: Browne 4 at $87-50, 1 at$40, 2 at $65, O’Neale 9 at $85, Lyford 2 at $80, Hall 8 at $62, 6 at $54, 6 at $43, St George 4 at $66, Gallon 6 at $70, Laing 4 at $83, Eastham 5 at $20, 8 at $26, Ford Family 3 at $79, 14 at $65, 20 at $59, McKenzie 12 at $59, 5 at $41. Cattle: King 8 HX wnr Heifers at $445, Lambert 2 Ang wnr Heifers at $420, 3 Ang wnr Bulls at $505, 5 XB wnr Bulls at $320, Crafar 2 Ang wnr Steers at $500, 2 RP wnr Steers at $450, Wither 1 HX Heifer at $370, 2 HX wnr Steers at $510, Venn 2 Ang wnr Steers at $485, Smith 2 Jsy wnr Steers at $425, 1 HX wnr Heifer at $400, Lyford 1 HX ylg Heifer at $870, Hansen 5 Jsy wnr Steers at $360, Craig Dairy Farm 2 Jsy wnr Bulls at $300, 6 Jsy wnr Heifers at $100.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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WINGS NIGHT SHOW SPONSOR PROFILE

For the first time Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival will present a one-off Night Show as part of the February Air Festival in 2017. The Night Show will have a different flying programme than during the days of the Air Festival, featuring pyrotechnics, night flying, lighting and music. Wings over Wairarapa Chair, Bob Francis says the addition of the Night Show is another way the Air Festival is growing and providing more entertainment to a wider audience. “For the 2017 Air Festival we have been working hard over the last year to introduce new features to the Air Festival, to keep our loyal fans from around New Zealand engaged and to

good value and we are encouraging the attract new audiences.” “The Night Show has never been audience to bring in their own picnic done before in New Zealand, we’ll dinner, settle in and enjoy a magical be lighting up the aerodrome and show with all the family. For those who the Wairarapa skies on Saturday 18 want a little bit extra we have VIP passes February, giving our audiences a unique experience, to see a range of as well, which include a BBQ dinner in air craft lit up and performing one off the corporate hosting area.” Family pass (2 adults/2 children) night displays.” “The finale of the evening will be $25.00 the UK Gliders who are world renown Extra children - $5.00 per child for their pyrotechnics and beautifully VIP Pass - $50.00 lit ballet in the sky. They perform in Gates open at 7pm, the flying the UK, Europe and Middle East, this is programme and entertainment will the first they have ever performed in New Zealand and they are very excited start at 7.30pm and will end at 9.30pm, Hood Aerodrome, about getting here and wowing our Caption required Masterton. Tickets to the Night Show at audiences.” “The Night Show tickets are very wings.org.nz

Features of the Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival 2017

For the first time ever in New Zealand, the Wings Night Show.

The debut of the Royal New Zealand Air Force aerobatics team – The Black Falcons

The New Zealand debut of Aerosparx – the UK Gliders.

Thanks to our sponsors: Your locally owned newspaper

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The Hits and NZME. are proud to be the exclusive radio partners once again of the Wings Over Wairarapa Air Festival, with our popular brands including Newstalk ZB, Coast, Radio Hauraki and Radio Sport supporting this spectacular event. The Hits greatly values our association with Wings, and the fact we have been their preferred radio partner for the past five years is a testament to our ability to work hard in the best interest of our clients and achieve success for them. Whether promoting events to those in our region, or further afield, The Hits and NZME. continue to provide proven solutions in radio, print digital and social media marketing. Our local team are here to help our customers take their event or business to the next level. You can find us in Radio House, on Church Street in Masterton. The Hits team will be onsite Saturday and Sunday during the festival. Come and see us and have your photo taken in The Hits Photo Booth…a great memento from a fantastic weekend. For Wings updates tune in to The Hits 90.3 FM…..See you there!

CORPORATE TABLES There are a handful of corporate tables left over the Air Festival. Corporate tables are a great way of hosting your special customers, staff and a great day out with your friends. Situated right on the flight line, when you purchase a corporate table you will enjoy complimentary morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. The corporate tables are in the VIP area, have their own cash bar, dedicated bathroom facilities, security and VIP parking. To secure one of the few remaining corporate tables email corporate@wings.org.nz A corporate table of 10 is $1600 + GST.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

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Schools design their own Christmas flags Masterton schools have had a hand in decorating the town this Christmas. On Sunday, 34 unique flags with festive designs were hung to brighten up Chapel St, Queen St, and Dixon St. The idea was inspired by Maxine Hemi, a teacher at Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Wairarapa. She had seen a Facebook post on the My Masterton page about town decorations. “And I said why not give it to the kids... give them ownership of brightening up the town.”

She suggested students come together to design flags to represent their school or college. Masterton District Council spokesman Sam Rossiter-Stead said the project had been embraced. “The response was tremendous and we are really impressed with the quality of the designs.” Mayor Lyn Patterson said the outcome had been “awesome” and she was looking forward to the project gaining momentum in Christmases to come.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Models gather

Wairarapa Midweek

Merry Christmas from all at Vetcare

The search was on in Wairarapa for the next big name in modelling on the weekend. Kirsty Bunny Management (KBM) and Michael Hooker International (MHI) were in Masterton on Saturday and in Greytown on Sunday scouting fresh faces to represent. Both Kirsty Bunny and Michael Hooker are originally from Wairarapa and wanted to give back to the region.

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Thank you for your patronage in 2016, see you all next year!

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Let travel broker Lynne Carlyon bring the best deals in the world direct to your home Travel is Lynne Carlyon’s passion - both travelling the world herself, and getting the best deals for her clients. Based in the Wairarapa, Lynne runs her own business under the umbrella of NZ Travel Brokers. Because she is independent, Lynne is free to go to all sources to get the best deal, using her 25 years of travel industry experience in Australia, the United States and New Zealand. She is also able to offer exclusive NZ Travel Brokers deals. These include airfares, accommodation, rental cars, cruising, coach tours, groups and special interest, sightseeing, travel insurance, passports and much more. “Because I am the travel broker for own business I take great pride in getting best offer for my clients,” Lynne says.

“You will have your very own dedicated local travel professional, giving you expert guidance based on your own needs. I will tell you about all available choices, about special promotions, and advise you on the quality and value of the product offered.” Lynne has travelled extensively throughout New Zealand, Australia, the Pacific Islands, Hawaii, United States, Mexico, Britain and Europe. Her experience has given Lynne the knowledge to avoid sometimes foreseeable pitfalls. Lynne is happy to visit clients at their home or business, in a café, or by phone, email and Internet. Clients can keep in contact with Lynne on an ongoing basis with relevant travel updates and special promotions.

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Lynne holds the CIT Diploma in Travel Consulting, ATITB (Aviation qualification), National Certificate in Travel Level 3 and 4, and NZQA approved Experienced Consultant Award. Lynne is the Facilitator for Venus Network, a national business networking group for women, which is currently looking for new members to join its great team.

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Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Wairarapa Midweek

Notices Employment Motoring Property Buy & Sell Trades & Services

Local Classifieds Public Notices

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MISSED YOUR

Employment

Tararua Autos (in Eketahuna) has a full time position available for an auto technician to join our busy workshop. This role includes carrying out repairs and servicing on a variety of vehicles, mainly workshop based although there will also be on site break-down assistance. AVI qualification (WoF authorised) preferred but not essential. Must have a Full and clean driver license. Interested applicants to email CV’s with references and relevant work experience to info@tararuaautos.nz by 31st January 2017.

06 378 9999 option 4

Hire Services

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

Caravans, Motorhomes, Trailers COMPACT TOYOTA HIACE 1992 MOVAN, self-contained, WOF, REG, Offers Phone 06 308 9330.

Employment

Masterton District Council Animal & Bylaw Advisor 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, by delivering on our community outcomes. We are looking for a motivated, innovative person who is passionate about making a difference in our local community, to join our team in the role of Animal & Bylaw Advisor. As well as providing advice and support in relation to local bylaws and animal control, you will use your strong relationship and service skills to deliver great service to the community. You will have the ability to interpret and apply local bylaws and regulations so that Council meets its obligations, but work in a way that engages with and educates our community. Experience in, or working knowledge of, a regulatory or related role will be an advantage. As the job requires responding to community needs, a willingness to take part in on-call cover outside of standard working hours is required, so flexibility will be key to success. 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 10th January 2017. jennys@mstn.govt.nz

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

Financial

Automotive Technician Required

This week? or had a Late Delivery? Call Operating Hours: 8.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday

Employment

Accountability Creativity Teamwork Integrity Open communication No excuses Service

MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT/COMPANY SECRETARY This is an opportunity for you to join the team at Wairarapa’s premier conference, wedding and accommodation provider located in the picturesque countryside of Martinborough. You will be providing management accounting services directly to senior management and the board of directors. Energy, motivation, attention to detail and a desire to succeed are essential for this part-time (approximately 20 hours a week) role. Experience in accounting systems, including wages, and month end variance analysis reporting is required. Additionally, key task is handling the company secretarial requirements. This role would ideally suit someone with at least five years business experience. Proficiency in using the QuickBooks accounting (or similar) similar system is a must, as is experience in using Excel. A relevant accounting qualification is preferred. To request a position description please phone (06 3068115) or email accounts@Brackenridge.co.nz. Applications close Friday, 6 January 2017

PART TIME WORK OPPORTUNITY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OFFICER - RATES

A job opportunity has arisen here at Council for a top quality administrator in the Corporate Support team. The position is based in the Council offices in Martinborough. We are looking for someone with excellent administration and organisational skills, as well as a structured approach to working in a spontaneous and busy environment. An excellent knowledge of MS software is preferred. If you are energetic, flexible and adaptable, and like the idea of working in a friendly rural environment, you are just who we need. Send in your application to join us part time, 20 hours per week. The successful applicant will preferably have: • 4 years' administration experience • The ability to relate to a wide range of people • Proven communication skills • Initiative and the ability to work without supervision Go to www.swdc.govt.nz/job-vacancies for a full role description or contact Barbara Gavan on (06) 306 9611. Please send a CV and cover letter to enquiries@swdc.govt.nz by Friday, 6 January 2017. Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

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

Public Notices

To Let

TAUERU LIME AND CENTRAL LIME

Will be closed on Thursday 22nd December and will reopen on MASTERTON Monday MASTERTON MASTERTON $220 6 Colombo Court 2 9th January 2017 $200 $220 Alamein Ct Merry Christmas to$200 3 Alamein Court 2 6 Alamein Ct all our valued $220 104A Colombo Road 2 $210 $260 145H Perry St customers $200 24A 31Miriam Judds RoadStreet 3 A/H Contact James $275 James Rd, Mauriceville 4 $220 56 Boundary Road 027 672 8590 $220 $440 14522Perry Street 4 Millard Ave

For Sale

22 11 2

$220 CARTERTON 81 Manuka St 1 $230 $255 22 Akura Road 3 3396A State Highway 2 2 $220 GREYTOWN 5/53 Opaki Rd 2 $235 $340 123B Cornwall Street 2 2457a State Highway 2 4 $260 80D South Rd 3

Christmas at If you need help with your 80Drental South Rd property, Grey Thyme $260 $265 46 Kippenberger St call us today!

Gourmet preserves $265 46WeKippenberger have preapprovedSt 3 15 Jeans 4 waitingSt for a home. New & Vintage $285 tenants 15 St St 4 Homewares $285 $295 PHONE 47 Jeans Michael 06 377 4961 3 59 Main St $285 Street OR EMAIL Greytown $295 822Surrey Stout St 33 office@mastertonrentals.co.nz Open most fine days

$295 22 Stout St 3 CARTERTON MASTERTON PROPERTY POTATOES NEW SEASON MANAGEMENT LTD $100 345 Waihakeke Rd Ilam Hardy, freshly CARTERTON harvested. Shop Opens Tuesday 20 Dec, $75 37 (Storage Shed)Rd 0 Employment 345 Waihakeke Castlepoint Rd. Phone 06 Shed) 2 30 378 9052. Sunday Closed.$245 (Storage 3396 St Highway

Trades Services

BUILDER

CLIFTON $335 StSt $335 14 14 Hornsby Hornsby 33 Phone Chrissy Osborne DECORATORS 06 377 4961 LTDPROPERTY MASTERTON Require MANAGEMENT LTD

Licenced Builder available for immediate start. Labour only or full contract Free Quotes

Phone 027 4829949

Experienced Painters or Brush Hands Start early January CV’s required Phone 027 447 2173 or 06 377 1371

To Place Your Notice

( 06 370 6033

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SOME OF THE LISTED ACTIVITIES MAY BE CLOSED BECAUSE OF THE CHRISTMAS-NEW YEAR BREAK. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 Yvonne’s Pre-Loved Clothing:10am-3pm, at the cafe at the back of St Matthew’s vege garden. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 3774880. Opaki Tennis: Clubnight 7pm. Call Greg 3774261 or 377-2201. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shu˜ ers: 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: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneÿ ciaries 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. 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, DECEMBER 23 Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Carterton Library 11am-1pm. NZ Paciÿ c Studio Exhibition: Opens at Aratoi Museum, celebrating the range of creativity by NZPS artists/musicians/writers over the past 15 years, runs to Jan 15. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Featherston Community Centre: Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Masterton Tennis Club: Club night from 5pm. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am2pm, 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. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all ÿ tness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. 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.

Art by kids for kids

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. 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. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27 Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 3774880. 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. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all ÿ tness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. 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. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneÿ ciaries 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 9amnoon. 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 ÿ tness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. 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 Karate-Do. 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.

These panels at McJorrow Park, Masterton, are the work of children from Makoura College and Lakeview School.˜ The cement and order of the panels was chosen by the community. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

A Christmas wonderland

These children enjoyed the costumes and decorations at “The Christmas shop” in Masterton. The store, organised by Suzie Wilmshurst, is sta° ed by volunteers as a fun activity for children. The gold coin donation entry pays for power and rent and some of the decorations. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do 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 Wakeÿ eld St. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club:Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Do° 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. 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, DECEMBER 28 Featherston Community Centre: Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneÿ ceries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shu˜ ers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (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 3770236. 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: 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. 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) 02231893. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 3796827 or (027) 319-9814. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 3775709. 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, 372-5758, 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) 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) 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: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church o˛ ce). Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do 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

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Wairarapa Midweek

W A I R A R A P A

TIME FOR A SPRING

CLEAN

HOUSE WASHING, WATERBLASTING, GARDEN WASTE REMOVAL, GUTTER CLEANING, ROOF CLEANING AND MUCH MORE. The championship-winning Carterton squad, Andi Steinemann (left), Karen Herrick, Cory Spooner and Matt Spooner. PHOTO/CHRIS KILFORD.

Shoe Clinic take the title Shoe Clinic are the inaugural Wairarapa Tennis Head Challenge Series regional one champions after resisting a spirited effort from Morepork Games in the competition finale at Masterton on Friday, Shoe Clinic winning 4-2. Both sides had every reason to fancy their chances going into the match, Shoe Clinic having comfortably topped the points table at the end of pool play while Morepork Games were on a consistent run of good form, having won their last five games on the trot. It was the singles which proved the crucial factor in this particular clash with Shoe Clinic winning three out of four to establish a vital break. Leading the way for Shoe Clinic was Matt Spooner who held firm in the first set before running away with the second set over his brother Cory Spooner. However, Morepork Games were able to secure the No.2 men’s singles courtesy of Andi Steinemann, who edged Carterton clubmate Hideki Tadamasa in a tight three-set battle. The “swing” match was always going to be the No.3 men’s singles where Shoe Clinic’s Georgia Atkinson returned from action with the Wairarapa Koru’s senior women’s cricket squad to get the better of fellow Masterton player Matt Bunny, Atkinson winning in three sets. It was a success which certainly justified the decision to have the multi-talented Atkinson playing in the men’s section. With Chichi Beck continuing her unbeaten run with a hard-fought victory over Morepork Games’ Petra Hall in the women’s singles, a telling 3-1 lead had

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been established for Shoe Clinic, which they wouldn’t relinquish. As it happened, the doubles matches were shared, confirming that Shoe Clinic would take the pre-Christmas honours. Fairmont Estate claimed third place with a 5-1 defeat of Ovation NZ. Fairmont Estate swept the men’s singles with victories to Kelby Courtney, Luke Atkinson and Jon McNab, although Karen Goodall gave Ovation NZ a glimmer of hope with her crushing singles win. Ultimately, Fairmont Estate was too strong in the doubles and finished what had been a frustrating competition for them on a high note. Results: Shoe Clinic defeated Morepork Games 4-2 (Shoe Clinic names first).Men’s singles: Matt Spooner beat Cory Spooner 6-4, 6-0; Hideki Tadamasa lost to Andi Steinemann 4-6, 7-5, 6-7;Georgia Atkinson beat Matt Bunny 3-6, 6-3, 7-6. Women’s singles: Chichi Beck beat Petra Hall 7-5, 6-4.Men’s doubles: M.Spooner and Tadamasa lost to C.Spooner and Steinemann 4-6, 6-7.Mixed doubles: Atkinson and Beck beat Bunny and Hall 6-0, 6-1. Fairmont Estate beat Ovation New Zealand 5-1 (Fairmont Estate names first):-Men’s singles: Kelby Courtney beat Chad Parson 2-6, 7-5, 7-6; Luke Atkinson beat Lochie McNab 6-1, 6-0; Jon McNab beat Caleb Nunn 6-3, 6-1. Women’s singles: Finola O’Boyle lost to Karen Goodall 0-6, 0-6. Men’s doubles: Atkinson and J.McNab beat Parson and L.McNab 6-4, 6-3. Mixed doubles: Courtney and O’Boyle beat Nunn and Goodall 6-2, 6-3.

Selina Sutherland Hospital | Blair Street, Masterton | Ph 3770277 Self referral for skin checks, GP referral for skin cancer surgery Dr Cath Becker is a vocationally trained GP with special interests in skin cancer and skin cancer surgery, working at the Wairarapa Public Hospital Plastics Clinics and in private practice at Selina Sutherland Hospital. She can offer a comprehensive skin check and advice on treatment options, surgery if needed and preventative skin care. Dr Becker and nurse Janet Hodge make a cheerful and professional team. Phone Selina Sutherland Hospital on 06 377 0277 to book your skin check in 2017.

Selina Sutherland will be closing lunchtime on the 23RD December 2016 and reopening for clinics on the 9TH January and resuming surgery at 7am on the 16TH January 2017.

Have a safe and happy holiday from all the staff at Selina Sutherland Surgical Hospital

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