Wairarapa Midweek Wed 11th Oct

Millers in every corner of the ring

Sandwiched between Farmlands and Goodyear Tyres along Chapel Street is the spartan elegance of the Young Citizens Club [YCC].

From the street, it looks like a fairly modest building, but it is Masterton’s very own Tardis.

Behind the utilitarian double doors is a surprisingly vast, airy space.

Taking up the centre part of the large main room is the boxing ring, elevated like you see on the telly.

Down one side, the wall is lined with punch bags.

The floor is slightly cushioned and on the day Midweek popped in to visit, primary schoolaged children were being put through their paces on it, leaping, jumping and doing sit-ups with enthusiasm and varying

time evoke a buoyant era for boxing, with crowds of over 200 men, women and children regularly attending amateur boxing tournaments.

Drama in the ring could sometimes be eclipsed by events outside it.

On September 18, 1961, “the only hold-up in a full evening’s programme was occasioned by the medical officer’s call to proceed to a maternity case”, the Wairarapa Times-Age reported.

“An enthusiastic audience subsequently greeted the announcement of the birth of a girl.”

Where is she now, one wonders.

Today, former professional boxer and the club’s head coach, Daniel Miller, runs YCC with his wife, Lucy.

Having trained, boxed and coached at YCC since he was eight, it’s not too much of a stretch to say Daniel has “grown up in

Daniel and Lucy aren’t the first Millers to be associated with YCC – the surname pops up frequently in YCC’s history.

Between 1960-1975, Len Miller [Daniel’s grandfather’s cousin], was the club’s head coach.

Corey Miller [Daniel’s brother] is currently the

club’s second coach and his daughter, Brooke Miller, is a rising star in women’s boxing.

Sporty from a very young age, Brooke took an interest in boxing at the age of six and had her first competitive fight when she was 10 years old.

Five years later, with her impressive height and

long reach, she is still in the game and currently preparing for the North Island Golden Gloves tournament in Tauranga. There’s a lot Brooke likes about boxing – and YCC.

“It’s fun,” she said. “I enjoy being strong and spending time with dad,” who is also her coach.

With so few women at a competitive level in boxing at her age and weight, “it’s hard to find a fight”, but she’s pleased to see more young women attracted to the sport and coming through the ranks. She trains hard, particularly leading up to a competitive fight.

In a typical week, she’ll run five or six times, do three sessions of boxing training, pop down to the gym at least once, and do regular pad work at home with her dad in the evening.

In whatever time she has left, Brooke coaches at YCC, which she enjoys “when [the kids] listen. The older ones – 10- and 11-year-olds – they are the worst listeners.”

Brooke’s other passion alongside boxing is competitive mountain biking, particularly downhill and enduro, a form of the sport which involves getting to the top of a hill or mountain and

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Head coach, Daniel Miller, and his niece, Brooke, who is training for the Golden Gloves tournament in Tauranga this month. PHOTOS/LUCY COOPER

Wairarapa Times-Age photo from July 19, 1961. The caption read: “N Hooper (Taueru) pokes out a left as D McQuilkin comes in.”

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Bereavement support for parents

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Wairarapa charity

Hōkai Tahi is increasing awareness of the impact of pregnancy and baby loss as part of Baby Loss Awareness Week.

Now in its 21st year, Baby Loss Awareness Week creates an opportunity for everyone affected by baby loss to come together to remember and commemorate “all babies that have died too soon”, Hōkai Tahi’s service manager Rebecca Vergunst said.

It also highlights “the importance that bereavement support plays in the ongoing bereavement journey and of the vital work that is needed to improve pregnancy outcomes and to save babies’ lives”.

Hōkai Tahi’s aim is to enrich and promote the wellbeing of women and their whānau, “particularly those who face adverse circumstances surrounding their pregnancy, or who have experienced baby loss”.

It’s an important service, given that “one in four pregnancies end in baby loss. Each one of these whānau has their own story and grief journey”.

During the awareness week, Hōkai Tahi will talk about baby loss and support services available on their social media channels, facilitate a watercolour workshop with Kasha of Sienna Studio for bereaved parents to create an artwork to commemorate their little one and host an earring making workshop as a fundraiser.

As the annual awareness week takes place within pregnancy and infant loss month, “some activities will carry on”, Vergunst said. “We will also be hosting a morning tea for bereaved parents on October 25 at 10am in our offices.

“It’s open to all and a chance for parents to meet

others who have also lost a baby and share a memory of their baby.”

Hōkai Tahi is based in Worksop Rd in Masterton and will soon extend their service to Five Rivers Medical in Greytown one day a week.

“This will make us much more accessible to people in South Wairarapa, so they don’t have to trek all the way to Masterton,” Vergunst said.

The service has two main arms – one for pregnancy support and one for baby loss support.

“So on the pregnancy side, women will often come to us because they feel like they aren’t coping well with the pregnancy. Or they just don’t have very much support at all.

“Some women may have recently moved to the area, or they have no family and friends. They may not have a partner either and they’re like, ‘Well, what should I do now? How am I going to get through this with no support?’.”

Women can self-refer or be referred to Hōkai Tahi by their midwife, doctor or other community organisation.

“They come in, they

sit down with a health professional and they have a look at this situation and say what’s going on? What can we help with?”

Hōkai Tahi can provide practical support such as petrol vouchers, meals through the community kitchen, food vouchers and maternity and baby gear.

For parents who have suffered the loss of a baby, Hōkai Tahi provide access to a support coordinator or

more formal counselling, thanks to grant funding from Masterton Trust Lands Trust.

“Talking to a registered counsellor can help parents work through difficult emotions,” Vergunst said. “Some people are surprised by their grief. They think that their grief may be less because they never met their baby, or only knew them for a short time.

“But actually, they are mourning the person they didn’t get to fully meet, the hopes and dreams and the life they had imagined.”

The service has grown steadily since it opened six years ago.

In 2022, it had 33 ongoing clients for pregnancy and baby loss support and is expecting over 50 clients this year.

Plans for 2023 include public drop-in days where women can come and collect free baby gear,

pregnancy tests and resources, Vergunst said.

“As a charity we are very reliant on community grants and donations in order to keep our service free to Wairarapa women and their whānau.”

Recent support includes a $2000 grant from Wairarapa Building Society [WBS] to upgrade the outdoor courtyard at its Worksop Rd office.

“We are planning to replace the lime in the courtyard with artificial grass, add in sensory flowers and herbs, install some outdoor furniture and waterblast mossy areas.

Help from Hireways Masterton, Garden Barn Masterton, Arise Church, and Mitre 10 Masterton “has really helped stretch every last dollar”.

• For more information and to access Hōkai Tahi’s services, visit www.Hōkaitahi.nz/

ABOVE: Helping out at Hōkai Tahi’s Workshop Road offices.

RIGHT: Rebecca Vergunst is Hōkai Tahi’s service manager. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Treasured by their families

“The day begins early, as the children are very excited,” Kelly said. “It’s like Mother’s Day or Father’s Day but for children.

“They have a special breakfast with their families, then dress in white for the church service.”

Each year, a theme is chosen. This year, Crossways chose ‘Focus on Our God Alone’. Ribbons, flowers and ties in green were worn with the white clothing, to represent the theme.

At Sunday school, children were being taught that “if you see something negative in life, speak up about it”, Kelly said.

On White Sunday, women may also dress in white, while men may wear white shirts and either white trousers or le faitaga [formal pocket lavalava].

Members of the Crossways Samoan women’s fellowship have been busy in recent weeks sewing new white clothing for some of the children.

After the service, Crossways members enjoyed a shared morning tea.

“The children take pride in being treated in a special way and seeing new people,” Kelly said. “They are just as important as everybody else.

“I would like to thank the children and parents, as they had no proper school holiday because of the White Sunday practice, also

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Future architects, designers and house builders got busy during the school holidays, submitting over 40 entries to the Make Us a House competition run by Jo Kelly and Co. real estate agents in Carterton.

Children of all ages as well as a sprinkling of adults from Carterton and beyond entered their very tiny homes in the competition, which was judged by registered architect Gregg Crimp from Architecture Robinson Crimp.

The dinky dwellings were crafted out of all manner of materials,

including lolly sticks, recycled plastic, lego, outdoor plants, toilet roll tubes, egg boxes and cupcake holders.

Crimp was impressed by the standard.

“The quality of the entries right across the board was absolutely fantastic,” he said.

The three top spots in the competition were awarded to Grace and Leo for their Dream House, Olivia for her Colourful House, and Stella and Lottie for their Friendship House.

Each exhibited some “really ingenious spatial qualities”, Crimp said, as well as an understanding of indoor-outdoor connection, attention to detail, consideration of

materials and the use of colour.

“I thought, gosh, yes, really, really good. Even thinking about proportions, like how much room do you need for an outdoor table and chairs on an upper

Forest crowd seeks member

The Monfort Trimble Foundation [MTF] is looking for a new board member who appreciates trees, walking, the environment and is prepared to get “stuck in”.

Robin Dunlop, the foundation’s current chair, describes the board as “very much a doing board”.

“We’re a pretty

enthusiastic crowd,” he said. “If there is a bit of planting to do, you know, we just get out there and go for it.”

The foundation is a charitable trust. Its purpose is to implement the wishes of Dr Montfort Trimble, a Masterton county solicitor born in 1862, described by contemporaries as wellread in Italian and a noted Māori scholar.

When he died in 1940, he left money to promote public afforestation.

Today, the foundation owns Trimble Forest, a 127-hectare pine forest north of Masterton and a larger block of mixed pine and native trees known as Rewanui Forest on the Masterton Castlepoint Rd.

The new board member

level? The furniture was at the right scale, and they realised they needed clearance space.

“They had really created beautiful spaces. I thought that they were real budding little architects,” Crimp said.

The entry awarded first place exhibited “beautiful attention to detail”.

“There was a clothesline with clothes actually hanging on it and there was a very, very wellresolved sense of scale.”

Among the three

commended creations was Alessandra for her Stone House, Ruby for her Pinata House and Eddie for his “absolutely delightful” houseboat. First, second and third places were each awarded a $100 cash prize.

events, horseriding and other events that help people appreciate the natural environment.

“We’re keen to promote the use of [Rewanui Forest]

want to do more.”

A new shelter will soon be installed near the entrance of Rewanui Forest, thanks to a grant from Masterton Trust House Foundation.

Other plans for Rewanui Forest include fencing off

and planting out an area for native species and developing a wetland area.

• Expressions of interest about the board position should be sent to info@ trimblefoundation.org. nz by October 20.

Rewanui Forest is popular with walkers.

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Registered architect, Gregg Crimp, judged the competition. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Grace and Leo with their Dream House, which won ÿ rst prize.

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Valuing the vote 130 years on

Julia Mahony

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Members of the Women’s Electoral Lobby (WEL) and guests met for a celebratory lunch in Martinborough recently to mark Suffrage Day.

While Wairarapa members of the National Council of Women played their part in championing petitions that led to the 1893 women’s suffrage legislation, Wairarapa WEL was influential in the decade following the first Suffrage Day in 1975, working to get women on local bodies and regional organisations.

A new generation of Wairarapa women – who have turned 18 since the last general election – will be voting for the first time on Saturday.

Three of them, who chose to remain anonymous, spoke to Midweek about exercising that right.

18-year-old from Greytown:

“I’ve been looking forward to voting for years. I’ve always been interested in the state of our world and being able to have a say in our Government.

“Activism and having a

voice are things that have always been encouraged and discussed at home. Naturally, that leads to discussing politics, etc. I first became interested in politics when I was about seven years old because I loved animals and the environment and wanted to save them all.

“Around 2013 there was a movement in Government to ban shark finning [established as

law in 2014]. Being the little wildlife warrior I was, I wrote letters to then Prime Minister John Key, demanding the Government ban shark finning. Since then I’ve always known about and followed politics.

“I’ve followed the parties I’m interested in on social media. I’ve also watched leaders’ debates and followed policy releases. I think it’s

important to be wellinformed when choosing who to vote for and as a young person who has grown up around social media, I do feel that has helped me stay informed and figure out who to vote for.”

18-year-old from Masterton: “I’ve been looking forward to voting more than buying my first alcoholic drink! I’ve always been

interested in politics because politicians decide our future. We need to be smart about who we elect into parliament.

“I believe it is really important to be educated on politics and have the right to form your own political opinions. I watched the leaders’ debates and educated myself on the policies of each party. It informed me on issues important to

young New Zealanders, such as the cost of living for students and young people, study and work costs, and climate change.

“I believe it is important to educate yourself on the party as a whole and not just the leader, or one member. Because the party is so much more than that.”

18-year-old from Carterton: “I am voting in this election because I want my vote to count towards the issues I care about. I’ve always been slightly interested in politics but I’ve definitely gained more interest now that I can vote.

“I would say my whānau have had a large influence on my voting preferences. Doing the vote compass quiz and watching some of the debates has definitely enforced my views. I was undecided for a long time until I got more into politics, but now I’m pretty sure who I’ll vote for.

“[The] cost of living [is an important issue] as I will be renting and studying next year. And climate change.”

Women’s Electoral Lobby Wairarapa meeting [Back from left]: Helene Ritchie, Lyn Eglinton, Tricia Keiller, Marion Townend, Diane Grant and Julia Holman. [Front from left]: Janet Avery, Pauline McLeod, Dawn Proctor and Pat Jacobson.

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Rhododendrons are a great way to ÿ ll up the home garden. They look good all year with lush foliage & colourful ° owers, and can be grown as shrubs or trees, big or small, and many are ideal for large containers.

Rhododendrons are happiest in a spot with ÿ ltered sunlight or part shade, but don’t rule them out in a sunny spot either, some tolerate more sunlight than often thought. Preferences depend on variety, but as a general rule larger leaves require more shade; narrow leaves will tolerate more sunlight.

To get the best performance from your rhododendrons, it is the soil & moisture factors that you should pay attention to. The idea is to provide deep, cool soil, which retains summer moisture but is not waterlogged during heavy rains. This can be achieved by:

If you have a shady spot, or an empty pot that needs lling, then come and choose from our great range of

IMPROVING DRAINAGE: You don’t want your plants sitting in water because this will cause root rot. Adding gypsum to clay or heavy soils will help with this, without altering the pH levels.

GETTING THE PH RIGHT:

Aim for a pH level of around 4.5-6.0, they are acid lovers. A pH below 4 may slow growth & higher than 6.5 may cause yellow leaves due to chlorosis. A quick & easy way to lower the soil pH is with Yates Liquid Sulfur.

FEEDING WITH CARE:

If using animal manure or organic materials don’t use too much, avoid going near the roots & avoid anything too strong (chook poo is strong). Special acid fertilisers for Rhododendrons are readily available but apply sparingly as they are not heavy feeders. Slow release fertilisers are very safe.

Mix It Up

There are lots of other acid loving companion plants that match wonderfully with rhododendrons. You can create an interesting garden using plants with di˜ erent heights, foliage, ° owering times, growth habits & colours. Some ideas could include:

 Underplanting with Hostas, Ferns, Hellebores & Astilbe

 Add height with maples & dogwoods

 Fill space & add more colour with Azaleas & Hydrangeas

 Add interest in winter with Witchhazel or Berberis

 The graceful fronds of ferns & various height options of Ferns looks incredible

Vireya RhododendronS

Vireya Rhodos di˜ er from ‘normal’ rhododendrons. They are nicknamed the ’tropical rhodo’, and are a great way to add a burst of colour to gardens & pots, with clusters of trumpet shaped blooms that are often fragrant. If they are happy with their growing conditions they can ° ower almost year round, but they do need protection from frosts, and good drainage is also very important for their survival.

What To Choose?

We have detailed information on varieties on our website, www.gardenbarn.co.nz

Mount Everest

An old NZ hybrid that can grow into a large tree

Large trusses of white ° owers with delicate red spot on the throat grow on a vigorous & hardy 1.8m compact bush

A traditional favourite with light pink funnel shaped ° owers that smother the tall plant.

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Music vendors from Whanganui, Palmerston North and Wellington will be joining local sellers at the High Voltage Record Fair in Carterton on Saturday.

“Vendors from the lower North Island are dropping by with crates of records, bins of tapes, baskets of CDs and other music-related paraphernalia,” Carterton resident and organiser Kane Harris said.

Music in all formats will be sold from the Rangitahi Hub at Carterton Events Centre on Saturday, October 14,

Spread the word

for a bit of fun and “had the club in stitches”, Toastmasters Wairarapa spokesperson Geraldine Durrant said.

His speech was titled ‘One Dance Move Can Change Your Life’.

“Then it got serious, as he got to go to the next phase at Area, Regional and then District level,” Durrant said.

“Every time Braden delivered his speech, he polished it up and practised it in front of his fellow toastmasters and every time, it made them laugh.”

Crocker’s practice was relentless: “He even organised to deliver his speech to different audiences in Palmerston North and Wellington, to test it,” Durrant said.

“The proof is indeed in the pudding, as he won the audience every time and ended up winning the [District] Humorous Speech Contest.”

Toastmasters Wairarapa, which meets every other Tuesday in Carterton, is inviting those interested in speech-making to come along to listen to their upcoming round of contests, held during October and November.

“Come to the funniest Toastmasters Club in New Zealand,” Durrant said.

“This is an opportunity to step up the game for Toastmasters members and an invitation for anyone in our community to come and listen to the speeches.”

Speakers can enter International Speech, Humorous Speech, Table Topic [an impromptu speech] or Evaluation Speech categories.

There are 265 community and corporate Toastmasters clubs across New Zealand. Their aim is to help members build confidence in public speaking, learn speaking and listening techniques, develop skills to captivate an audience and to make lasting friendships. Clubs are run by volunteers.

• The next meeting of Wairarapa Toastmasters is Tuesday, October 24 at 7.30pm at the Salvation Army Hall, 204-210 High St, Carterton. The next competition is on Tuesday, November 7, including the Humorous Speech contest. Contact Geraldine Durrant 0204 0848921 or president georgiaosmond11@ gmail.com

10am-2pm.

“It’s the place you need to be – before or after you’ve voted, of course,” Harris said.

“To keep the vibes flowing, DJs from the Featherston Vinyl Club will be spinning tunes throughout the event.”

Entry is by gold coin donation, which will be donated to a local organisation, yet to be confirmed.

“The event is cash sales only, so come prepared to avoid disappointment,” Harris said.

“There is a huge variety of genres and eras on offer, with prices starting at $5 and going up depending on rarity

and quality.”

There will be a bonus table of free items, Harris said. “I was given a stack of music magazines and I’m sure I can find a few other bits and bobs to put on it.”

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Record fair organiser Kane Harris with two favourites from his 600-piece collection.

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Braden Crocker won the 2023 District 72 Humorous Speech Contest. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Councillor KōreroGrace Ayling

For political tragics, like me, the days leading up to the general election like Christmas. The intense debates, the colourful campaigns, and the political fall outs; it is all part of what makes democracy exciting. While democracy is always there as the foundation of our society,

its value is never more obvious than when there is an election; or when it is under attack.

Right now, we are witness to both. Living in a democratic society is something we often take for granted. But watch the scramble if it is taken away. I feel

this is what some people are seeking to do. This may be considered inflammatory, but I worry that apathy could see democracy unravel before our eyes.

I think there are those within our very halls of power who are openly opposed to basic democratic principles. Such as universal human rights and the notion of one person one vote.

Last week, Rawiri Waititi said “I’m not a fan of democracy, because democracy is a tyranny of the majority.”

I think comments like this take an axe to the root of our democratic society.

Celebrating our older people

Mayor Hon. Ron Mark helped celebrate International Day of Older Persons with at Carterton Events Centre earlier this month.

Carterton folk joined people across the world in observing the occasion with a morning tea with the Mayor, Councillors, and Council team members. Mayor Ron spoke to the crowd and spent time catching up with some good friends.

“The contributions our older people make should never be underestimated and their input is vital. Speaking as someone who qualifies as an “older person”, I am proud to be part of generation that continues to give back.”

The Mayor received a donation from

Grant and Heather Smith of Carterton Lions, raised at this year’s Daffodil Festival and through other voluntary work. Carterton District Council shares Te Hōkai Nuku Positive Ageing Strategy with Masterton and South Wairarapa District Councils.

The Strategy covers much of the work of the Council - from Parks, to Transport, to how CDC communicates, supporting older people to live valued, fulfilling lives .

Lisa Matthews, our Positive Ageing Strategy Co-ordinator, works across the three Wairarapa councils, to implement the Strategy.

Contact Lisa on 027 444 1887 or lisa@cdc.govt.nz.

Co-governance is a hot button topic this election. It seems to me that those who dare question its impacts on our democracy are accused of racism. That is a problem. No topic should be off-limits. Our democracy is only able to flourish when ideas and speech are free.

New Zealand did not become the peaceful, prosperous, stable nation we are by accident. If we do away with the foundational belief that we all have universal and equal rights, we will watch our democracy walk away. Make your vote count this election.

HE PITOPITO KŌRERO

Waingongoro stream, a voice of life

Rates Review HAVE YOUR SAY ON OUR REVENUE & FINANCE POLICY

Consultation on our Revenue and Finance Policy [Rates Review] is open until Sunday, 2 November.

We’re looking at the fairest way to share rates between different ratepayers [urban vs rural, commercial vs residential, and properties with multiple dwellings]. We’re proposing changes to address the high allocation of rates to the urban sector, in comparison to our neighbouring councils. This process is not about how much rates should be, or what they pay for. And we’re not

changing the overall amount of rates we are collecting- this is part of our 2024-2034 Long Term Plan, due for consultation in 2024).

The key changes are:

 Considering the allocation of some activities to General Rates including the UAGC, rather than to the UAGC only;

 The addition of a targeted rate for Economic development [with 50% of the Economic Development costs charged to commercial properties];

 Adjusting the Commercial differential from 2 to 1.8;

 Adjusting the Rural differential from 0.8 to 1 to match the Urban sector, and;

 Considering the public/ private split on Water and Wastewater to reflect the changes in the benefit to the community.

FIND OUT MORE

Still not sure what this means for you? Download the Statement of Proposal and supporting documents. The Proposal includes example properties to help understand what these changes may mean for you. Visit cdc.govt.nz/ haveyoursay to find out more.

You can make a submission by:

 Visiting cdc.govt.nz/ haveyoursay and completing our online survey

 Collecting a paper submission form, available

The name Waingongoro means gurgling water. I was given this name to indicate life and the constant sound gives a rhythm of life. While my waters can bring life, the sounds of water moving over rock or dropping into water holes or pushing around corners or echoed off overarching trees are all signs of life. The life in and around water is the home of insects, fish, birds and plants and these sounds indicate these habit. During the lockdown of COVID we have heard the sounds of our taiao, but what is not heard are sounds that have disappeared. Many of the silenced waterways need the voice of a kaitiaki, so the voice can return.

from our Council office at 28 Holloway Street, Carterton, or print out the Statement of Proposal and submission form, and:

 Returning it by email to submissions@cdc.govt.nz

 Returning it to the office at 28 Holloway St, Carterton

 Posting it to P.O. Box 9 Carterton 5743

 Printing out the Statement of Proposal and complete the submission form, and return by post or email.

I screen, you screen, we all screen

One of the many things I love about this job is the opportunities it presents to have my mind expanded and my point of view shifted.

A stand-out incident recently was meeting Karen and Steve Hoodless, the couple featured in Midweek’s lead story on October 4.

Earlier this year, Karen was diagnosed with [and treated for] bowel cancer.

Her cancer had been picked up from a bowel screening test, a self-test available free of charge to people aged 60-74 and which Karen was able to do in the comfort and privacy of her own home.

The screening ensured the disease was picked up early and Karen’s bowel cancer could be successfully treated.

As a consequence of her experience, Karen and Steve are fierce advocates not only of participating in bowel screening but of taking up any opportunities to “champion our own health”.

The scoop with Coops

Lucy Cooper

Before meeting Karen and Steve, I understood that participating in screening made good health sense.

Health screening such as for bowel, breast and cervical cancers can lead to early detection of disease, prevent its development and prevent premature death and disability.

The statistics related to screening are impressive.

The national bowel screening programme has detected 2158 cancers nationally and at least a third of those cancers would have been detected at an early stage and lives will have been saved.

According to Best Practice Advocacy Centre New Zealand, the national screening programme for cervical cancer has resulted in a mortality rate for women with the disease reducing by 50 per cent.

Te Whatu Ora reports that women who access the national breast cancer

screening programme have a 34 per cent reduction in their risk of breast cancer death.

Really, what’s not to like?

But as a woman who has been guilty of pretending I wasn’t due for my cervical cancer screening test [aka the dreaded smear test], taking active, positive control of my health is clearly easier said than done.

Since meeting the Hoodlesses, I’ve been asking myself the question as to why don’t I participate in cervical screening promptly.

Well, it’s not nice. The procedure is invasive. It makes me feel vulnerable. Did I mention it’s not nice? I’m sure there are a few women readers who can relate.

But, on the plus side, it’s over quite quickly, the nurse is always lovely and kind and I generally can justify a hefty cake-based

treat or two afterward.

Oh, and it can detect something that could kill me, so I can get it treated and stay alive.

I ask again, really, what’s not to like?

But, still, every time the call, letter or text comes through telling me it’s screening time, I’ll procrastinate and dither and generally bury my head in the proverbial.

But there was something about the passion and compassion with which Karen and Steve spoke about the importance of taking the wheel when it comes to our health that has made a big, lasting impression on me.

The word that springs to mind about how Karen and Steve view health screening is ‘empowering’.

Rocking up to the clinic or the health bus to be screened, or being brave and opening that envelope and doing the home screening test, is empowering.

Clearly, inequities remain when it comes to accessing these tests and there are serious questions that deserve answers as to what happens to people who don’t meet the age criteria for testing but who may still need medical treatment [as raised in Marlee Patridge’s article in last Saturday’s Wairarapa Time-Age].

I hope more people can and will heed Karen and Steve’s message about health screening tests: “Have them. Protect yourself.”

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The Wairarapa Times-Age recently backed the Time to Screen campaign to help raise awareness of the importance of participating in bowel screening. PHOTO/FILE

Kane Harris... organiser of the High Voltage Record Fair

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The Epiphany Church in Masterton has a bright white painted south wall, thanks to a $4500 grant from Trust House. Local business Rigg Zschokke completed the paint job last month, with three-level scaffolding [pictured]. The church and its south wall are visible to motorists entering Masterton from the south, with the popular silver coffee cart Streamline Espresso in the carpark.

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Kane Harris. PHOTO/FILE

ARATOI VOICES

Treasures picked by staff

Choice: Staff Picks From

The Collection is an eclectic mixture of objects plucked out from the collection store. Aratoi has more than 3000 objects, works of art, taonga and clothing behind the scenes that we treasure and look after.

For this unusual exhibition, staff were asked to look around the collection and find objects that appealed to them.

Anthea Birch, front of house/retail co-ordinator chose this beautiful 1930s handbuilt microphone made by Harry Bryn.

“As part of my job I speak with and connect to people every day, I found this microphone interesting because it is an object that connects people and is a part of telling their stories,” she said.

“As an object I think it’s quite beautiful. The handbuilt nature provides a tangible connection to the past, allowing you to experience first-hand the technology and

craftsmanship of a bygone era.”

Harry le Toler Bryn had owned a radio business in Masterton since 1942 and had been engaged in hiring sound systems in Wairarapa since the 1930s. As a licensed ham operator, he held the call sign ZL2QE and he collected radios for many years.

He was also a radio reporter and this microphone was used in 1942 to report news of the Wairarapa earthquake to the outside world.

During World War II, in 1942, two powerful earthquakes on June 2 and August 2 caused substantial damage to many towns in Wairarapa, and in Wellington. The epicentres of the earthquakes were both near Masterton.

The first earthquake hit on June 24 at 8.14pm, followed at 11.16pm by a magnitude 7.2 earthquake that was felt from Auckland to Dunedin. This main shock

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lasted about a minute, and continued through the night with over 200 aftershocks felt before 7am.

The earthquake was centred near Masterton, and the heaviest damage occured in the town’s central business area. At that time, many shops had brick facades with ornate parapets and gable ends, and these crashed into the street, taking with them the wooden verandahs that sheltered the footpaths, electricity and telephone lines. Roofs and water tanks collapsed. In Wairarapa towns, brick buildings including churches and shops were badly damaged. Luckily, most houses in Wairarapa were timber framed and they survived the shaking well, but almost all lost their brick chimneys. • Find out more about Anthea’s choices and the other staff picks in the exhibition, Choice: Staff Picks From The Collection, showing until February 18.

Drills start at government hub

Marlee Partridge marlee.partridge@age.co.nz

Seismic drilling at Masterton’s central government hub means staff may need to start working from home, although one tenant has already chosen to temporarily relocate for the safety of their staff.

The building at 47-51 Lincoln Rd is home to Oranga Tamariki [OT], the Ministry of Social Development [MSD], and, latterly, the Ministry of Education [MoE].

MoE proactively vacated the premises earlier this year and is “in discussions with the landlord regarding the strengthening and upgrading of the building”.

“We made the decision to vacate the building due to health and safety considerations,” MoE corporate leader [Hautū] Zoe Griffiths said.

Wairarapa Building

Society [WBS] owns the building and has initiated seismic strengthening work and other improvements. Buildings are given new building standard [NBS]

scores to determine their safety in the event of an earthquake.

NBS ratings look at how a building would resist earthquake shaking compared with a new building designed to the latest standard – scores calculated at 33 per cent and below are considered earthquake-prone.

The building on Lincoln Rd would have received an NBS score of 37 per cent if strengthening work hadn’t already begun.

While MoE chose to leave the building, there are no plans for OT or MSD to move elsewhere.

MSD workplace services general manager Vaughan Crouch said this week that the agency is negotiating with the building owner about renovations and strengthening work.

MSD has no plans to move from the building at

this stage.

OT East Coast regional manager Julie Tangaere confirmed the building is undergoing seismic strengthening.

“Oranga Tamariki staff remain working onsite having been advised the building is safe for them to do so,” she said.

WBS chief executive John Healy said the seismic strengthening will boost the NBS score to 70 per cent, making it a low or medium-risk building.

Healy said he is pleased with progress to date, confirming it is on schedule and budget. The work is scheduled to be completed in 2024.

In Masterton, there are 79 buildings that have been identified as earthquake-prone –grouped primarily around Queen St, Church St, and Lincoln Rd.

The central government hub is home to Oranga Tamariki, the Ministry of Social Development and, historically, the Ministry of Education.

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Radio microphone, Henry [Harry] Le Toler Byrn, [1912-1990], 1930s, cast iron, brass, enamel, steel mesh. Gift of John Bunny. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Light on Dark Skies tourism

Marlee Partridge marlee.partridge@age.co.nz

Over 50 people gathered at a Dark Skies Connections last Wednesday, which also marked the first day of International Space Week [October 4-10].

The purpose of the evening was to provide an opportunity for tourism operators to connect with other businesspeople in Wairarapa and beyond who have a keen focus on the region’s Dark Sky Reserve status and astrotourism.

Co-organised by Wairarapa Dark Sky Reserve [WDSR] and Destination Wairarapa, the speed-dating style event also aimed to build relationships among tourism businesses and conservation agencies.

Destination Wairarapa product development manager Chrissy Cummings, said the idea for a speed dating event was to make things “fast, fun and pacy”.

“It’s clear there were connections made, and ideas discussed which may not have otherwise been progressed at pace,” she said.

Cummings said collaboration among

businesses will be a major driver of growth in the region, especially with further development in the astro-tourism space.

Many of the tourism operators said winter is often one of the tougher seasons for attracting visitors to the region –something astro-tourism will hopefully reverse, given that winter is the best time of year to observe the night sky.

Among those attending was Graeme Murray, who was made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit [MNZM] in 2015 for his services to tourism and conservation.

Murray was partly responsible for the successful initiative to have part of the Aoraki Mackenzie region formally recognised as a Gold Status International Dark Sky Reserve in 2012 – protecting the area’s unique location for observing the stars, free from light pollution.

Dark Sky status is an achievement to be cherished and protected, Murray said, before saying that Aotearoa New Zealand was probably one of the only countries to have been discovered as a result of navigating by the stars.

WDSR committee member Tom Love observed that over 80 per cent of the world’s population live under light-polluted skies, while astronomers globally are facing challenges presented by the proliferation of satellites orbiting Earth. Love said each satellite is a source of light

pollution, and the launch of thousands of satellites into our atmosphere [as planned by businesses such as Elon Musk’s Starlink] may eventually make it impossible to see the night sky without some sort of satellite in the field of view.

Other environmental factors to consider include physical pollution in the

atmosphere and the carbon emissions from launching rockets, he said.

Love also said Wellington City represents a terrestrial threat to Wairarapa’s Dark Sky Reserve, in that its light pollution is visible in parts of South Wairarapa and it is important we don’t let it get any worse.

Astro-tourism can connect tourists with the history of Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Dozens of businesses gathered to discuss astro-tourism in Wairarapa.

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Quake research has repercussions

Bella Cleary bella.cleary@age.co.nz

The investigation of a significant fault adjacent to Wairarapa’s coastline is part of a major new research project looking at the potential repercussions of future earthquakes.

The project’s $12,670,372 of funding is being provided through the 2023 Endeavour Fund administered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

Te Herenga WakaVictoria University of Wellington associate professor Jamie Howarth said a large earthquake could “set the scene for decades of further massive shakes”.

“Central Aotearoa sits in a zone of complex faulting known as the ‘transition zone’ because it marks the transition between our two largest plate boundary faults – the Hikurangi Subduction Zone and the Alpine Fault,” Howarth said.

The Alpine Fault is where the Pacific and Australian plates meet in the South Island, while the Hikurangi

Subduction Zone is where the same plates collide under Wairarapa and the North Island’s east coast.

GNS Science earthquake geologist Kate Clark, who has been involved in many research projects looking at Wairarapa’s geology, said the plates are tightly locked together.

“Eventually, that stickiness will be released by a large earthquake,” Clark said.

“When it comes to Wairarapa, our questions more revolve around, when you have these big earthquakes, does it also rupture other faults through Wairarapa?”

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at the northern South Island suggests large earthquakes from the subduction zone happen every 500 years.

Even though it’s about 500 years since the last big shake, Clark doesn’t believe there’s cause for major panic.

“I wouldn’t call it overdue, but I do think we need to have awareness of it.”

Clark said there were several smaller faults running through Wairarapa and along the coast.

“We are particularly looking at the relationship between big earthquakes from the

subduction zone and those other faults that are running through the Australian plate, to try and understand how they link together, or if they do, as we don’t really know yet if they really ‘talk’ to each other.”

This particular research will have big implications for Wairarapa, Clark said.

“There are different earthquake impacts if you’ve just had the subduction zone, versus the subduction zone plus some of these other plate faults running through some of the towns, like Featherston, Masterton, and Carterton,” Clark said.

Kate Clark.

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The Paciÿ c and Australian plates collide at the Hikurangi subduction zone, which partially sits underneath Wairarapa.

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Driving Miss Daisy is going the extra mile

Scouts to sizzle at market day

Julia Mahony julia.mahony@age.co.nz

Greytown Scouts will be providing sustenance and retail therapy to voters and visitors this Election Day Saturday, at a special market in Stella Bull Park from 10am-2pm.

A dozen stalls run by Scouts and helpers will be offering food, second hand goods, crafts and more, to raise money for their group and those attending a national jamboree in Hamilton later this year.

Driving Miss Daisy is expanding to meet client demand.

“We’re growing at an incredible rate,” says owner of Driving Miss Daisy, Christian Carter. “We’ve increased our fleet to six vehicles, three of which are wheelchair accessible.”

Client numbers have tripled since coming out of lockdown. And with the expansion of Lansdowne Park and Kandahar Homes, as well as the new Greytown Orchards Lifestyle Retirement development, the future is bright.

“The word is out,” Christian says. “We offer an extremely friendly, safe, and reliable service. And to continue providing this level of service to our longstanding and loyal customers, we are expanding.”

Driving Miss Daisy is an ACC contracted supplier, transporting people when they’re not able to drive themselves, and even taking children to and from school when mums and dads are temporarily unable to drive them. The fleet goes all over Wairarapa as well as to Palmerston North and Wellington.

Driving Miss Daisy accepts the Total Mobility Scheme card, giving you 75 percent off up to a $80 value per trip. Conditions apply.

Driving Miss Daisy also gives everyone – no matter their age or stage – the option to choose a safe and reliable service. Team members are Police vetted and qualified first aiders. They have NZQA unit standards, too, in transporting passengers with impairments, disabilities, or in wheelchairs. That’s peace of mind if you’re looking for a safe and secure travel service.

“We’re a taxi service with compassion. We want to help people live life to the full,” Christian says.

“The experience starts from the moment you call to make an enquiry.

We take the time to understand the individual needs of each of our clients. We firmly believe that we are more than just a transportation company. We are a safe alternative to family when family can’t be there.”

A team of ten drivers provide friendly service and an extra level of care.

Driving Miss Daisy is communitybased and works with the hospital, hospice, and adult day care units. Pre-booking is preferred but some last-minute bookings are possible.

For the last two years, Wairarapa’s Driving Miss Daisy has won at the franchise’s national awards for the quality of its service.

This year, the team is incredibly proud to be one of three finalists for the WBS Wairarapa Awards in the Experience Award category. This category is for businesses who go above and beyond to provide an exceptional customer experience.

Scout Liam McLennan, a Year 7 pupil from Greytown School, is cooking up American hotdogs, with ingredients donated by FreshChoice supermarket.

The Greytown Scout Group meets at the Scout Den next to the town swimming pool on Wednesday evenings. Activities include bushcraft, knot tying, archery, clay bird shooting and games.

“I joined Scouts last year,” Liam said. “It’s great getting off technology and into the bush, or learning things at the den.

“I decided to sell American hotdogs

for the market day because we did them at school and they were a big hit. FreshChoice donated $160 worth of ingredients, which is great and I’d like to thank them.”

Greytown Scout Liam McLennan.

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The Wairarapa Driving Miss Daisy team with most of its fleet

What shoppers

Part 1 – Buying online

purchasing sites in the following ways:

should always bear in mind

Early detection of cardiovascular risk with new Pulse Wave Analysis machine

Carterton Pharmacy now has a Pulse Wave Analysis (PWA) machine which can detect a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease with a much higher degree of accuracy than was previously possible.

Morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease is responsible for 40 percent of deaths in New Zealand.

Although this may seem scary, it is possible to identify signs of cardiovascular disease and with the right lifestyle choices greatly reduce your chance of heart attack or stroke.

While traditional heart tests can be painful and expensive, the PWA machine offers a very simple and effective way of getting a comprehensive overview of how healthy and efficient your heart and arteries are.

The PWA machine works very similarly to a traditional blood pressure test whereby a cuff is attached to your arm and inflated.

But it gives additional information, analysing the shape of the pulse wave coming from the heart.

The greater the reflected wave, the stiffer the blood vessels are, and the higher the chance of a problem.

Carterton Pharmacy has three screeners – registered nurse Mary Pope, Owen Parkinson and Abbey Morton – who have gone through extensive training.

Using the results of a test, they are able to give personalised lifestyle recommendations to the client to improve their heart and artery health.

They will explain the results and assess your potential risk of cardiovascular disease. Based on your results, you will be provided with personalised

recommendations designed to improve your cardiovascular health in targeted areas.

These recommendations cover nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes, plus you can access additional educational material through the healthy tips section of the CardiAction app.

After following your action plan, you can book in for a follow up PWA test and see the improvements you have made.

Mary, Owen and Abbey are trained to identify who should be referred to a GP and which clients will be able to turn things around by making lifestyle choices.

Carterton Pharmacy manager David Holt investigated the PWA process at a recent conference.

“Being able to assess the value of the outputs of the screening tool, felt the machine an obvious fit to our patient mix.

“The non-invasive process yields high quality data on what is really happening within the patient’s cardiovascular system.”

In the three months that Carterton Pharmacy has had the PWA machine, it has been used by a range of people from the twenties to their eighties.

There are a wide range of reasons they have decided to have a screening from knowing someone with cardiovascular disease to belonging to a family with a long history of it.

The consultation takes just half an hour with a charge of $85.

Bookings can be made by phone 06 379 8244 or coming into Carterton Pharmacy at 100 High Street South.

A big part of our lives is taken up with shopping – purchasing goods to eat, to wear, to use and to enjoy. However, there are times when our purchasing goes wrong – where do we turn and what are our rights as a consumer.

Our advice will come in four parts and we hope it will be of benefit to you, now or some time in the future.

Online shopping can be easy – it can be done through:

• Websites or smartphone apps

• Online auctions like TradeMe

• Social media platforms like Facebook and Marketplace

• Daily deal and group buying [websites like GrabOne]

You can take steps to protect yourself from scams or false

• Use only trusted internet connections, like your home WiFi or your mobile data. Public WiFi is risky because there is the chance that someone will see what you do and what data you enter

• Keep the operating system on your device up to date

• Make sure you have up-to-date anti-virus software installed on your computer Check to see if the seller is credible and whether the seller is a company or an individual. The Consumer Guarantee Act does not cover private sales.

Read the reviews to see what people are saying about the seller, don’t just read the good reviews – look through carefully and see if there are any bad

reviews. Look at one and two-star reviews to see if there could be any risks. If you are buying from a company, check to see if they are who they say they are. Do an internet search for the company name, as follows “ABC company X scam” or “ABC company review”. Check if the company is in New Zealand by going on the website www.nzbn. govt.nz Just because a website ends with nz doesn’t

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necessarily mean that the company is in New Zealand. Phone them. If it is a scam they are unlikely to answer the phone.

Check if the seller’s website looks right. For example if the website is called “thesaladshop. co.nz” and is selling

shoes that would be a bad sign. Look for obvioius grammar and spelling mistakes on the website –another bad sign.

Check the address bar of your browser for a padlock symbol and for “https”. Both mean this is a secure site and no one can copy your

information.

Use trusted payment methods. Pay using safe methods. Some methods of payment allow consumers to request charge-backs, like payments by credit card. You may also be able to get your money back more easily if something gores wrong. Never email your credit card details.

Check your credit card and bank statements regularly. If you do not recognise payment on your account, speak to your bank. Find out what your item really costs – the price on the website may not be the full cost. Check if the price includes GST and delivery fees. If you are buying from an overseas website, check if you will have to pay import duties or taxes. Use the website estimator tool on the New Zealand

Customs site, www. customs.govt.nz then search for “What’s My Duty”.

Most important – check the price quoted is in New Zealand dollars. On some websites there is a flag of the seller’s country, and you can click on this to change the price to NZ dollars. A lot of sites, even Asian and European quote the price in US dollars.

Find out the returns policy, including what you do if something is the wrong size. If you cannot return items you may have spent money in vain. You may still have to pay shipping costs to return it. Get the seller’s physical address, not just the email address. You will need a physical address if you want to take a problem to the Disputes Tribunal. You will also need to pay a fee.

Know your rights

If you buy from a New Zealand company, the Fair Trading Act and the Consumer Guarantees Act protect you. You have the same protection as when you buy from a physical shop.

Under the Consumer Guarantees Act, you have rights if:

• The products or servicers are faulty or do not match their description

• The products or services are late

• The products or servicers are lost or damaged before they arrive

• Delivery costs more than the seller said it would

• The product is not fit for purpose

The law does not protect you if you buy from an individual, even on platforms like Trade Me.

06 377 0078 or 0800 367 222 43 Perry Street, Masterton Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm wairarapa@cab.org.nz www.cab.org.nz

Saturday 18 November 2pm, Masterton District Library

Tickets available from Eventbrite

$20pp – $40 for a family*

A fundraiser for Autism Wairarapa Charitable Trust. An afternoon tea with best selling author of the books I am Autistic and This Is ADHD Book purchases and signings available

* Family of three is one adult and two children OR two adults and one child

Prizes & Ra es

(Cash sales available on the day only but will need to be pre-booked) Contact Sally for further information on 021 244 4130

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Owen, Abbey and Mary with the new Pulse Wave Analysis (PWA) machine

Le Grá Vineyard

Come and welcome this fabulous spring weather with some delicious sampling of wonderful products, made by local producers of wines, ˜ owers, olive oil, berries, honey, micro greens, jams and chutneys, speciality cakes and so much more.

This fun family-friendly event runs from 10am to 2.30pm this Sunday 15 October. The producer stalls will be on the vineyard’s ‘green’, where you can sample their wares, make purchases and then relax with a glass of wine, beer, ginger beer and sodas or co° ee while enjoying one of the many delicious foodie items for lunch.

And what a lunch line up it is! Look out for the Opaki school run sausage sizzle sponsored by Wairarapa Power Farming, Korky’s food trucks gourmet burgers, loaded American hotdogs and their loaded lamingtons or a delish Le Grá platter. We

bet the kiddies won’t be able to go past the decadent slices of cake or a cookie from Paiges cakery or a rolled icecream from Turutu blueberries.

Local Musicians, the Kingsford Brown Trio will entertain you while the children visit the Jennian Homes sponsored face painting tent and get a cuddle with a pet lamb.

The event is free with a koha for parking on the next-door neighbour’s property, with money raised going to Opaki Primary School – see the map for directions on where to park as parking on the berm is prohibited.

Le Grá Vineyard and Winery Ltd is located at 42 Loopline RD 1, Masterton, visit www.eventÿ nda.co.nz/2023/spring-˜ ingin-opaki/masterton for more details.

Funding granted for future musicians

Children at three more schools in the region are being offered free music tuition, thanks to a new grant given to the Wairarapa Youth Orchestra.

Created in 2021, the youth orchestra facilitates accessible music tuition for Wairarapa students, including transport options and tutelage from retired and active industry professionals.

The grant – for over $35,000 from the Creative New Zealand General Arts Fund – is going towards tuition

for the remaining school terms this year and has also helped launch a scholarship lesson programme.

Orchestra founder Caitlin Morris said she and the team behind the orchestra had worked really hard to get to this point.

“It’s taken a long time to get to the stage where we could apply.”

To apply for Creative NZ, Morris said they had to show a successful track record, with support from local organisations.

“So many people have helped us and been incredible since we launched the programme,” Morris said.

“There’s about a one in four chance of getting the grant if you’re eligible. So we were very lucky.”

The new scholarship lesson programme now has 22 students enrolled and receiving free lessons on a variety of woodwind, brass and string instruments.

During a roadshow, Morris and the team visited Carterton School, South End School and Featherston School, promoting the new scholarship lesson programme made possible with the new funding.

Morris said they had been overwhelmed with the response.

“It’s shown us the real need for affordable, accessible music lessons in this region,” Morris said.

“These lessons are free, and they’re provided with an instrument for free. We really need these opportunities for kids.”

Morris said, envisioning later being able to extend the service Wairarapawide, they needed to make sure they had adequate resourcing in place to cater for higher demand.

“We decided for the scholarship programme we would target primary schools, because there aren’t as many opportunities for those

children,” Morris said.

“One of the biggest barriers are tuition fees.”

“We have amazing tutors, many of whom are local music teachers, very experienced musicians and industry professionals including some New Zealand Symphony Orchestra retirees and current players.”

Morris said they had also launched a givealittle page as they were needing to repair a few instruments, and ongoing programme costs.

“We’re always trying to think of ways we can fundraise and apply for grants, that’s how we survive.”

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A new branch of funding has allowed the Wairarapa Youth Orchestra to start a new scholarship lesson programme.

Bella Cleary bella.cleary@age.co.nz

Chief ready for events

Trish Stevens, the president of the Golden Shears, is no stranger to the ins and outs of the iconic event.

Only the second woman to occupy that position, Stevens has already held several committee roles for the organisation and said she’s ready to roll with the punches as preparations for the next GS Championships ramp up.

The 20th GS World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships will be held in Masterton in 2026 – the first time in more than a decade – with the event expected to take place on March 4-7.

The World

Championships were first held in England in 1977, and Masterton has hosted the event four times since then – in 1980, 1988, 1996, and 2012.

“The Golden Shears is an internationally recognised name that has grown in status over the past 60-plus years,” Stevens said.

“It is an iconic Wairarapa brand that brings a financial lift to the district each year and showcases the professionalism and skill of those involved in the wool industry.

“I am very proud to have the support of the committee to lead this organisation.”

With 14 women on the committee, Stevens said they are very much a big part of the decision-making within the Golden Shears.

“As women have always made up a large percentage of participants in the wool industry, this seems a very fair representation,” she said.

Stevens said she plans to uphold the integrity and continue the positive momentum of the event.

“I would like to be able to leave the role of president in the future knowing that I have helped grow the event and ensured the health of our committee and the volunteer base that we rely on so much,” she said.

“We are here to stay and will continue to focus on returning maximum value and support back to the community via competitors, supporters, and visitors the Golden Shears attracts to Wairarapa.”

The Golden Shears is one of the more important annual events in Masterton. PHOTO/FILE

Rebecca King rebecca.king@age.co.nz

KAHUTARA SCHOOL 125

CELEBRATIONS

Labour Weekend 2023

Friday 20 to Saturday 21 October

Celebrating 125 years of children and community at Kahutara School

Kahutara School was established in 1898 after the Roydhouse family moved into the area and needed schooling for their three children.

Initially, the school roll consisted of one classroom, fewer than 18 pupils, and no electricity. That came along in the mid-1920s. Today, the school boasts 100 students and consists of ÿ ve classrooms, a hall, and a new administration block to be opened at the 125 Celebrations. The original classroom still stands and is protected by its heritage status.

Kahutara School retains its enduring rural heart. Attracting students from a wide rural and town catchment. Families choose to bring their children to Kahutara School to experience all that a rural school has to o° er.

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“The students run around in their gumboots or barefoot, climb trees, build huts up the hill, and make the most of our amazing playground, wetlands, and BMX track,” says new entrant teacher Brooke Sims. “Every time a tractor or combine harvester passes, or a Bargh fertiliser plane goes overhead, my class ÿ zzes with excitement.”

Summer afternoons see the students in the swimming pool. And a new hockey turf (which doubles as two tennis courts) has just been laid, thanks to Ewen Bidwell, an ‘old boy’ who kindly left the school a donation in his will.

Tripping down memory lane

The school still has students on its roll who are related to the ÿ rst-ever pupils, showing just how closeknit the local community is. Jane Borgesson, one of the school’s old girls, remains a regular relief teacher there, even though she’s 75 now. The children call her “Mrs B”.

Jane’s family has lived in the district for over a hundred years, with her grandparents setting up a dairy farm in the area. “My mother, aunts, uncles, cousins, and cousin’s children have all attended Kahutara School.” Jane talks about how the students have so much outdoor freedom there, and how strong the community is. “Everyone pulls together.”

Join Kahutara on the 20th and 21st of October to celebrate the school, the community, and its timelessness. The Board wants to thank outgoing principal Katrina Hampton and acting principals Inga Munro (term 3) and Ian Hastie (term 4) for nurturing and fostering the students and families who make the school what it is.

This is a chance to catch up with old friends, make new memories, and get amongst the festivities. For enquiries, email: celebration@ kahutara.school.nz or link to the celebrations with this QR code:

If you’re a past student, parent, teacher, or sta˜ member of Kahutara School, you might want to take a trip down memory lane.

A historical book On the Right Side of the River, put together for the school’s centenary in 1998, can be purchased from the school o° ce.

A book of written and photographic memories of Kahutara School has also been created for the 125TH Celebration, with the help of Jane Borgesson’s sister. You can pre-order Memories of Kahutara School by emailing celebration@kahutara.school.nz or you can purchase the book on the day.

FREE KAHUTARA SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY ACTIVITIES

Friday 20 - Saturday 21 October

Kahutara Pet Day

Friday20 October. 10:30am - 2pm

A country day at its best. Join in for a day of fun with pets: calves, lambs, dogs, horses, cats and more. Try your luck in the gumboot and horseshoe throw, enjoy a sausage and some homemade baking, and bid on a cake to raise money for the year 7 and 8 camp.

KAHUTARA SCHOOL 125

CELEBRATIONS

Labour Weekend 2023

Friday 20 to Saturday 21 October

Kahutara GALA

Saturday 21 October. 10am - 2pm

Join in for the main event. A fun day for the whole family, with market stalls, food trucks, a bouncy castle and games. Take a tour of the school and surrounding wetland. Participate in the opening of the new facilities and the cutting of the cake.

TICKETED EVENT

KAHUTARA SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY Meet & Greet

Saturday 21 October, 10.30am - noon

$20 pp.

Catch up with past students, teachers and community members over morning tea. This will take place during the gala event.

Crafting high-quality building, carpentry and joinery solutions since 1958.

Purchase tickets by emailing celebration@kahutara.school.nz

All funds raised from the weekend will go towards providing more learning resources and opportunities for the tamariki.

SPONSORS

A huge thank you to all our sponsors. Sponsors include Wizwireless NZ, Langlands Motorcycles, MB Brown, Duckett Funerals, JB Earthmoving, Aotea Electrical, PGG Wrightson, Cotter and Stevens, Bargh & Gardner Aviation, Tuhirangi Rugby Club, Pirinoa Store and P & K Martinborough.

Kahutara School 1905. Oldest known photo of the school with Miss Fellingham on the gig

KAHUTARA SCHOOL PRIZEGIVING 1910. Donated by the Juno Family to Kahutara School in commemoration of the Centennial 1898-1998

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From subdivisions to roads, farm tracks, driveways, paths, and an array of drain laying services, including water and septic tank installation, Pope and Gray can handle it all. Even as it has grown to more than 25 sta˜ , the earthmoving company’s ‘family feel’ has been retained. Excellent customer service and quality workmanship are the result. Its small tipping trucks can get into di° cult areas, while its large trucks

are ideal for bulk cartage. A recently purchased directional drill allows the crew to drill under roads and driveways to lay pipes and cables, without needing to disturb the surface.

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The Pope and Gray contracting team

Letting loose and living life …

Dionysus was the Greek god of essentially having a good time, allowing subjects of society to behave a little outside the parameters within which they usually lived their lives. The festival of Dionysus was a time in which Greeks would deliberately have a great time on an annual occasion, without the fear of being judged, criticised or condemned.

Perhaps we can learn a little from the Greeks and have our own festivals with the same broad idea, an opportunity to live a little [or a lot] differently, having a fabulous time in a way that we don’t usually, while also ensuring our actions don’t hurt or offend others. This could be a time in which the nondancers dance; the nonsingers sing; the shy do stand-up comedy; and the risk-adverse try skydiving. Life is short and we only get one shot at it. A Dionysus festival would give us all the chance to create the memories we’ll remember forever as we, at least occasionally, live lives well outside our usual comfort zones.

Tim Nelson Midweek Musings

Remove the temptation

An idea I have written about before is also shared by James Clear in his book Atomic Habits. Essentially the idea is that if we want to break a habit we know is bad for us, then we need to make the habit hard to access, or not accessible at all.

For example, if binge eating chocolate biscuits is something that you want to avoid doing, the best way to prevent yourself from eating them is not having them in your house. Having access to whatever it is you’re trying to avoid and simply relying on willpower won’t, in so many cases, work for us. The temptation will be too strong. Choose any habit at all you want to break then look at how it can be made harder to do. The best time to do this is when you have decided to make the change, this is when you’ll

be highly motivated and ready to take those first steps, to empty the bottle of whisky down the sink or put the chocolate biscuits in the trash. If we tried to do this when we’re feeling fragile, chances are we’ll sip the drink or eat the food. Take the first step when you want to make the change, then, if and when you’re going to be tempted there’ll be nothing accessible to meet that craving.

We have so much in common

I just read a wonderful piece in the School of Life book A History of Ideas

The piece talks about the history of humanity, how we started out in the same place quite some time back, but then spread out to the four corners of the world.

In doing so, many of the stories that would have been shared about

the spread of humanity were forgotten, which led to there not being any knowledge or understanding of the fact that civilisations being ‘discovered’ have a lot more in common than what would have been first thought. Perhaps more empathy with people who were more like those visiting new lands would have prevented many of the atrocities that have been committed from happening.

The truth is that we all have more in common with each other than we often think. Yes, the celebration of diversity is incredibly important, and there’s so much to learn from different groups. However, if we used a Venn diagram with any two different groups there will be a huge amount in the middle that is just as worth celebrating as the differences. A more united and less divided world will be a happier place for all of us.

Start again

I am listening to the book

The Four Agreements

The book introduces, as the title suggests, four agreements that we should keep with ourselves to live a rich and fulfilling life. The agreements are:

• Be impeccable with your word

• Do not take anything personally

• Do not make assumptions

• Always do your best. Each of these agreements make perfect sense and I

can see how each will be so beneficial to the life of anyone who strives to implement them. However, none of us are infallible and there will be countless times in which we don’t live up to the standards, in this case, the four agreements, that we set for ourselves. In the book the issue of infallibility is addressed and a solution is given, this being to simply start again when we do slip up. What else can we do, aside from giving up altogether.

When we do start again we are forgiving ourselves, acknowledging that we aren’t perfect, while still wanting to get better.

Going first

So often we spend our time waiting for others to make arrangements for us; to organise the night out, the coffee catch-up, the trip away. However, we need to consider that those we are waiting for are doing the very same thing, this being waiting for us to go first. The reason we wait is the

fear of rejection. Perhaps we suggest a catch-up, but the other person can’t make if for whatever reason. We’re all guilty of making assumptions in situations like this, automatically assuming the other person doesn’t want to see us when they do have a legitimate reason why they can’t meet. Even if this was the case [not wanting to catch up], then at least we’ll know if it does happen more than once.

Chances are when we do send that text, email, or call, the other person is going to really appreciate you being the one to go first.

Overcoming barriers

When I was in the gym I ran into a former student. This young man was fabulous when he was at the school where I work; I used to tell him he would grow up to be a millionaire as he was such a great young entrepreneur, doing things like selling pine cones to staff.

In his last year this student was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. This is something he just took in his stride; I remember him competing in school cross-country just after his diagnosis. Many others might have used the condition as an excuse not to compete, this student didn’t, he just got out there and completed the course.

Seeing this student in the gym was no surprise to me at all. Despite having

a significant medical condition impacting on his life he has not let it impact him in any way. To me it’s pretty clear he is living life to the full [he also told me he is loving college], and I consider him to be an absolute inspiration.

Growing bigger

I saw a presentation on You Tube by Cycling Tom, a Masterton business that is expanding and is moving to a new site. In the video Tom shares his plans for the store, which really does look pretty impressive; I’m really looking forward to checking it out when it opens in a couple of weeks. New businesses like this are so impressive; they create jobs, create a positive buzz, generate excitement, and are so good for the community they’re in. My guess is that Tom could have stayed where he was, from the outside looking in things seemed to be very busy and popular, but doing what he has done will provide more for everyone in our town involved in cycling.

• Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

Dionysus was the Greek god of essentially having a good time.

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ACROSS: 1 Cavalry, 4 Talk turkey, 9 Cabaret, 13 Upon, 14 Tanned, 15 Inlaid, 16 Rectify, 19 Eyewitness, 20 Outdated, 21 Coach, 24 Backer, 25 Steady, 27 Apologise, 32 Assassin, 33 Spread, 34 Bicycle, 38 Anaconda, 39 Oldest, 40 Eyes, 41 Auger, 42 Tilts, 45 The happy couple, 52 Agate, 55 Scent, 56 Peer, 57 Palace, 58 Problems, 61 Starred, 62 Models, 63 Sorcerer, 66 Greyhound, 68 Hooves, 69 Silage, 73 Shaft, 74 Progress, 76 Adroitness, 81 Obesity, 82 Safari, 83 Attain, 84 Pair, 85 Failure, 86 Underneath, 87 Robbery.

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Olive oil awards a credit to growers

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Wairarapa’s

Olive growers medal table

Blue Earth 12

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New tool predicts weather

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The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research [Niwa] and the Ministry for Primary Industries [MPI] have developed a tool that predicts dryness and drought that will help support farmers and growers before extreme weather conditions.

The announcement of the new tool’s launch comes after Niwa’s official confirmation of the arrival of the El

Niño climate pattern last month.

Meanwhile, Niwa has also said the country had experienced its warmest September on record, with the average temperature over the month sitting at 11.9degC — 1.3degC above the 1991-2020 September average.

Niwa said the country will have sudden highs and lows in temperature over the next three months, which will involve a mix of unexpected warm spells and chilly southerlies.

The new drought forecasting tool uses artificial intelligence and “longrange weather

modelling” to provide weekly predictions of rainfall, dryness, and a possible drought 35 days in advance, Niwa said.

“With climate change, the leading cause of increases in drought risk is the temperature-driven increase in atmospheric water demand. This leads to drier soil conditions, water stress for vegetation, and low hydrological flows,” Niwa meteorologist Ben Noll said.

“Having this new tool on our belt will hopefully help the country be more prepared for and resilient to potential droughts, both now and in the future.”

While the new tool supplies daily weather updates and changes in climates, it also provides “long-term forecasts at a much higher spatial resolution than previously available”.

Nick Story, MPI’s rural communities and farming support director, said the new software programme will be invaluable.

“The tool has been

tailored for the primary sector, and we’ve collaborated with farmers and growers over the past three years to ensure it provides worthwhile information,” Story said.

“Farmers and growers can utilise this tool to prepare in advance for drier-than-normal weather and the impacts this might have on production, pasture growth, and animal welfare.”

Maniototo farmer and Irrigation NZ director Emma Crutchley said that any short or long-term forecast is good.

“What we find is if we can get a more accurate medium-term forecast, then that enables us to respond rather than working off a short-term forecast where you’re making reactive decisions all the time,” Crutchley said.

“Having as much information as we can around an uncontrollable thing, which is the weather, is really helpful to resilience in the farming business.”

Management of Ryegrass changes at this time of year, impacting quality and quantity of feed for the rest of the season. You will see stem elongation as growing points turn reproductive and seed heads start to appear. As seed heads grow, pasture growth rates increase due to stems containing more DM. Growing points stop producing new leaves, but existing leaves live longer. Quality of the pasture falls – stems being less digestible than leaves. Keeping post-grazing residuals around 1500-1600 kgDM/ha minimises pasture quality drop. Mowing may be needed to reset high residuals.

Another change is development of daughter tillers. These are appearing and replacing reproductive tillers (which will die), producing feed for next year. These new tillers need sunlight and nutrients to survive. Avoiding high pre-graze covers and heavy silage crops gives them the best chance of survival and thickens pasture.

The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust is holding their Farming for the Future event, a celebration of sustainability on Thursday 12 October from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at The Masterton Club, 98 Chapel St, Masterton. The evening will include an overview of MPI’s On Farm Support service and a presentation from the East Coast’s Evan and Linda Potter.

Come along and connect with other farmers, growers, and primary sector professionals, sharing knowledge and sustainability stories over a bite to eat. For catering purposes, please RSVP Georgie Cranswick at wellington@bfea.org.nz ASAP.

www.dairynz.co.nz – 0800 4 DairyNZ – 0800 4 324 7969

olive growers took home 49 medals from the NZ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards held in Napier at the end of September.

Niwa and MPI

Ears to You is coming to a clinic near you

“If your ears are itchy, blocked, or infected, come and see us.”

Looking after your ears helps you and your children socialise, learn, and engage at school and home. Liz, specialising in ears for 10 years, and Kirsten, who recently

joined the clinic, hold ear check clinics in our region.

Mondays and Fridays, Liz is in Masterton.

She’s the only one in Wairarapa who can check the ears of children (under age 18).

On Tuesdays, Kirsten holds a clinic in Masterton while Liz holds them here:

• 1st Tues: Carterton

• 2nd Tues: Greytown

• 3rd Tues: Martinborough (every 2nd month)

• 4th Tues: Featherston.

“It’s now more accessible than ever to have your ears checked.”

No referral required. Booking is easy at www.ears2you.co.nz or call 06 370 6730.

25 plus years’ experience have given Jude Clark and Bill McLinden the conÿ dence and expertise to guide you, their client, through the process of selling your home.

Achieving an excellent outcome is all about putting your house in front of the right buyers. With Ray White having the most market share in Wairarapa, SoldOn Jude&Bill is in the best position to do°this.

Being the best takes time and experience, and Jude and Bill know clients want commitment, consistency, and results – and that’s SoldOn Jude&Bill!

They guarantee you will have a positive experience and achieve a great outcome. Sit down with them and have a chat about you, your plans, your needs.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

Alcoholics Anonymous Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call

0800 229 6757.

Belly Dance for Beginners Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call

Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649.

Carrington Bowling Club 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Carterton Community Choir

7.15-9pm, at St Davids Presbyterian Church Youth Wing, 164 High St South, Carterton [0278-205-801]

Carterton District Historical Society 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call

Vivienne 379-5564 or email carterton. hist.soc@gmail.com

Carterton Scout Group At Rangatahi

Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Scouts [11-14 years] 6.30-8.30pm.

Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395.

Danzability Class 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Contact physio. rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022]

077-2654.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice.

Martinborough 9.30-11.30am, St Andrew’s Church; Featherston 1.303.30pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Fareham Creative Space Also Fri/Tues, open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@farehamcreativespace. nz

Featherston Menz Shed 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Food Market Food trucks, 4.30-7pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine.

Friendship Force Wairarapa

Travel and cultural experiences through home hosting. Contact June Roseingrave [022] 305-9234.

GirlGuidingNZ Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB

9.30am-12.30pm.

KeepFit! 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age

Concern [06] 377-0066.

Masterton Art Club 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274]

Masterton Petanque Club 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Toy Library 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Parkinson’s Exercise Class 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Patient Activity Programme At Hospice

Carterton Senior Citizens 12.303.30pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next to the library.

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop

10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959.

Dance Fit At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.

Greytown Music and Movement

For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz

Justice of the Peace Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library

1.30-4.30pm.

Masterton Croquet Club Golf

Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool.

Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021]

0204-4144.

Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Thursday Morning Bikers Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact David [021] 246-0295.

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com

Wairarapa Model Aero Club 9am-

noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

Whakaoriori Shufflers Line

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

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Aratoi Breadcraft Wairarapa School’s Art to Oct 21; Wairarapa Camera Club:

Reflecting on Our Place to Oct 29;

Choice: Staff picks from the collection to Oct 29; Light and Space: Sculptures from the collection to Nov 26; Rita

Angus: New Zealand Modernist/He

Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa to Nov 26.;

Rebekah Farr: O Deluge, Stop Singing, We’re Drowning to Dec 3.

Carterton Craft Market Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558.

Needlework & Craft Drop-in

10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392.

Wairarapa Kids Choir For children

aged seven years up, 3.50-4.50pm, during school terms, Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton. Call Jill [027]

347-5891.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service

Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon.

Support across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Walk and Talk Meet outside Dish

Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY,

OCTOBER 14

Carrington Bowling Club 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Cobblestones Early Settlers

Village Open 10am-3pm seven days.

Featherston Heritage Museum Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am-

2pm, other times by arrangement.

Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

Featherston Weekly Market 8am-

2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed 9am-noon.

Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Justice of the Peace Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon.

Lions Book Sale 9am-1pm, under the grandstand, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Martinborough Men’s Shed Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon.

Call John [021] 314-2485.

Martinborough Museum Open Sat/

Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am-

2.30pm. Masterton Croquet Club Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. Masterton Tennis Centre Organised doubles from 12.30 pm at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601.

Parkrun 5km run/walk. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/

greytownwoodsidetrail

Saturday in the Park Food trucks by the Skate Park, QE Park 10am-2pm, rain or shine.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum

Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.

Toy Library Masterton 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon.

Wairarapa Cancer Society

Supportive Care Services For anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild

At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com

Wairarapa Farmers’ Market 9am1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 10am-noon.

Women’s Self Defence With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 15

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

Masterton Petanque Club 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Tennis Centre Social doubles from 10am at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Masterton Toy Library 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

Narcotics Anonymous Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800

628 632.

Rotary Sunday Market 7-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz

South Wairarapa Pipe Band St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. Call [027] 628-5889 or [027] 453-0182.

Wairarapa Gourmet Toastmasters Club 11am-1pm. Contact Carol [027]

600-1710.

Wairarapa Model Aero Club 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

Art for Everyone Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909.

Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous

8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021]

042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764.

Carterton Community Toy Library Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours.

Carterton Food Bank 10-11am

Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call

379-4092.

Carterton Scottish Dance Club

7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322.

Carterton Scout Group At Rangatahi Hub, Keas [5-8 years]

4.30-5.30pm; Cubs [8-11] 6-7.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395.

CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office 36 Bannister St, Masterton,

10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or

0800 227-2255.

Citizens Advice Bureau Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Clareville Indoor Bowls 7pm at Tom Bubb Lounge, A&P complex. Call Colleen 379-8399. Creative Hands Programme At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten

399-1050. East Indoor Bowling Club 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266.

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

Featherston Music Club 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249.

Masterton Self-Storage has 266 purpose-built lockups including 27 different sizes. This means we’ll have the right size lockup for your stuff. No point paying for more space than you need. Proper purpose-built lockups means your stuff is under security-alarm monitoring (you and your insurance company will love that) and we guarantee your stuff stays free of dampness from condensation or you don’t pay - it’s free. This guarantee does not apply to the 3 shipping containers we have because shipping containers can and do sweat.

Free Community Fit Club Mon/Tues/ Fri, 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 498-7261. GirlGuidingNZ Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Hospice Wairarapa Support Services For anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888.

Housie 7pm, Club Carterton, Broadway. Call 379-8069.

Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.

Keep Fit! 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age

Concern [06] 377-0066.

Line Dancing 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Literacy Aotearoa Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214.

Mah-jong 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729.

Masterton District Brass Band 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Masterton Food Bank 9 Church St, Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm. Call 370-8034.

Play Gym St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds.

Red Star Table Tennis Club 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Senior Citizens Club Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Steady As You Go Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. The Dance Shed 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Troubadour Music Group 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019. Wairarapa Services Club Cards, 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17

Caregivers Programme Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Carrington Bowling Club 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Carterton District Historical Society 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564. Central Indoor Bowls Club 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554.

Chair Exercise Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Clareville Badminton Club Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

Dance Fitness 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice.

Carterton 9.30-11.30am, Carterton Library; Greytown 1.30-3.30pm, Greytown Library.

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.306.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults]

6.15-7.30pm.

Featherston Menz Shed 61

Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Toy Library

Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am.

Featherston Wahine Singers

7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884.

Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994. GirlGuiding Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Knit and Natter 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton. Mah-jong Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681.

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous

7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505.

Masterton Croquet Club Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Judo Club Tues/Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021]

248-6111.

Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat

1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342.

Masterton Toastmasters Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, 7.30pm. Call Wayne [027] 335-5825.

Masterton Toy Library 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

Paint/draw From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528.

Red Star Table Tennis Club 9am-

noon at Red Star Sports Association

10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Scallyrag Border Morris Dancing

7-8 pm at the Auditorium, Kuranui College, Greytown. Contact Alison [021] 111-1894.

Social Bridge At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club Games afternoon. Call Doff

304-9748.

Taoist Tai Chi 6-7.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall, 185 High St, Carterton. Contact www.taoisttaichi.org

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 1-3.30pm. Wairarapa Herb Society Old Court House, Holloway St, Carterton, 1.303pm. Contact waiherbs@gmail.com

Wairarapa Modern Jive Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm

Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm

Beginners class. Contact Lance [021]

134-5661.

Wairarapa Services Club Cards, Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers

7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Woops A Daisies Leisure Marching

Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 6976974.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18

AA Meeting 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928.

Athletics Wairarapa 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton. Cards “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.

Carterton Cycle Group From Belvedere Rd. Call Irene [027] 6349167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389.

Dance Fitness 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Masterton 10am-noon, Masterton

Library.

Free Classes Literacy, language, numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214.

GirlGuidingNZ Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Greytown Menz Shed 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Healing Rooms Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton. Call [027] 245-2819.

Heart of Arts Wairarapa A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm.

Juesday Art 10am-12.30pm, AOG

Church, Birdwood St, Featherston.

Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Kiddie Gym For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

Martinborough Men’s Shed Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon.

Call Doug [027] 444-7331.

Masterton Art Club 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528.

Masterton Croquet Club Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 3787109.

Masterton Park Bowling Club

Queen Elizabeth Park, 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012.

Men’s Group For support and friendship, at the Salvation Army Village, Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, 7-9pm.

Parkinson’s Singing Group 10am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group Sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.

Recreational Walking Group

9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.

Scrabble Club 1-4pm, in the stadium meeting room of the Trust House Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon St, Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027]

449-0601.

Silver Ukulele Club 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts

10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604].

South Wairarapa Caregivers

Programme Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

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

The Dance Shed 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class

6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-

8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Wairarapa Rockers Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793.

Wairarapa Services Club

Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers Choral singing. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Whakaoriori Shufflers Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Wisdom and Well-being Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857.

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Sloppy first 40 ends the season

RUGBY Chris Cogdale chris.cogdale@age.co.nz

WAIRARAPA BUSH 27

WEST COAST 33

A stirring second-half fightback saw Copthorne Wairarapa Bush come within six points of a remarkable victory, but in the end, they paid for a sluggish first-half performance in their Lochore Cup semifinal at Trust House Memorial Park.

Wai Bush have been dogged by slow starts for much of the Heartland Championship, and again, they were haunted by an error-ridden opening 40 minutes in which they conceded four converted tries and a 28–3 scoreline at halftime.

The home side mounted a spirited effort to overturn the deficit in the second spell, but as in previous losses this season, they were eventually made to pay for a sloppy first half, a fact not lost on coach Reece Robinson.

“When you look at it, I’m really proud of the way the boys came out and played in the second half, and we had a chance to win it, but we were just a little bit short,” Robinson said.

“It’s been one of Achilles heels this year. We haven’t started well, and we have been a team that’s chased scores down. That probably falls back on me, and I’ve got to find why that’s happening, and I’ll get to the bottom of it.”

In many ways, though, Wai Bush were masters of their own destiny in the error-ridden first 40 minutes and were mercilessly punished for their inaccuracies and indiscretions by an efficient West Coast.

The first was a kick that fullback Aseri Waqa should’ve attempted to take on the full but let it bounce, which led to a 50–22, and from the resulting lineout hooker Troy Tauwhare scored from the driving maul that went about 15m.

A missed tackle by Charles Mataitai saw his opposite Logan Ross dive over for an easy try, while further tries to prop Tyler Kearns and first–five Jaime Garland gave the visitors a 25-point buffer at the break.

Wai Bush’s only firsthalf points came after seven minutes from the boot of first-five Andre Taylor before he hobbled off with a hamstring injury to be replaced by

Tipene Haira.

Whatever Robinson told his troops during the break paid off when barnstorming prop Tupou Lea’aemanu barged over for the home side’s opening try, which was achieved with only 14 players on the field after veteran flanker Inia Katia had been sin-binned for a breakdown infringement.

The lead was soon back to 23 points, though, when Ross again benefited from some poor defensive work by Mataitai, spinning out of his opposite’s jersey grab on a 60m sprint down the sideline.

The rest of the half belonged to Wai Bush, with a try to hardworking loose forward BJ Campbell under the posts, and another to Katia, narrowing the gap to nine points with 15 minutes to play.

A Haira penalty made the score 33–27 with eight minutes left on the clock, meaning a converted try would seal a remarkable comeback, but try as they might, the “green and reds” could not find a way through the stubborn West Coast defence.

The Wai Bush players could feel somewhat

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BJ Campbell dives over for Wai Bush’s second

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Halfback Isaac Bracewell had another outstanding game.

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Wai Bush miss Lochore Cup final

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aggrieved, though, that a shoulder charge by big prop Kearns on second-five Tafa Tafa, who didn’t have the ball 22m out in front of the posts with five minutes to play, went unpunished by referee Will Johnson.

There was also frustration among players and the crowd with the West Coast tactic of a player going down at almost every stoppage, with their players clearly flagging under the home team’s pressure.

In the end, the defeat can be attributed to the poor opening 40 minutes, which was acknowledged by Robinson.

“The first half was disappointing. We spoke about keeping the ball in hand and working hard, and if you look at the first five minutes, we kicked it twice, and they punished us and scored.

“I’m super proud of the way we came out in the second half. If we had that mindset in the first, it would’ve been a different story.”

Although early on in proceedings, Robinson believed that a turning point was the loss of former Hurricane Taylor from the vital pivot’s role.

“Losing him early in the game, we lost a bit of momentum and a bit

of direction. I thought Tipene did okay, but he was a big loss, just with his rugby knowledge and his organisation as a 10.”

Robinson thought that the team’s player of the day, Katia, had a tremendous game on attack and defence and put his body on the line, while Logan Wakefield, who impressed in open play and was a force in the lineouts, and halfback Isaac Bracewell were others to stand out for the coach.

The loss ended Wai Bush’s season, and although the team missed out on the Lochore Cup final, which would have been played in Masterton

after Poverty Bay overcame a big deficit to upset North Otago, there were plenty of positives and significant improvement after bottomfour placings in the previous two seasons.

“There’s plenty to work on for next season, but I’m pretty proud of what the boys have achieved,” Robinson concluded.

Brief Scores

Wairarapa Bush 27 [Tupou Lea’aemanu, Inia Katia, BJ Campbell tries; Tipene Haira 3 cons, pen; Andre Taylor pen] West Coast 33 [Troy Tauwhare, Tyler Kearns, Jaime Garland tries; Loga Ross 2 tries, 4 cons] HT 3-28

Prop Tupou Lea’aemanu celebrates scoring Wai Bush’s rst try.

PHOTO/GRAEME BOWDEN