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Smile machine hits the streets Emily Ireland Greytown’s elderly and disabled will be able to feel the breeze against their skin as they take a ride on the community’s new whip – a trishaw. Months of hard work and fundraising paid off last week for the Greytown Lions Club as the new mode of transport was officially launched in town. It was inspired by an initiative started in Denmark back in 2012, ‘Cycling Without Age’, and the purchase of the purpose-built trishaw gives Greytown the credentials of being the first communitybased Cycling Without Age chapter in New Zealand. Greytown Lions Club member John 2015CIVIC HONDA SEDAN 2.0 L Rhodes, the driver of the project, said 2015 HONDA LN CIVIC SEDANLN2.0 L One local owner, ABS, alloy wheels, leather seatsthere and were two pilots trained to take One local owner, ABS, alloy wheels, leather seats and steering wheel, reversing camera, only 6,000kmspassengers in the trishaw – himself and steering wheel, reversing camera, only 6,000kms 95 McKenzie. WAS $31,995 $27,9John W 95 WAS $31,995 $27,9 Several more are lined up for training. NOW NO At last week’s launch, Rhodes piloted 2013 COMMODORE HOLDEN COMMODORE the “maiden voyage” taking 2013 HOLDEN V8 SS-V V8 SS-V 6.0L, ABS, alarm, alloy wheels, leather passengers South Wairarapa 6.0L, ABS, alarm, alloy wheels, leather seats, navigation system, reverse camera Mayor Viv Napier and former seats, navigation system, reverse camera Greytown Mayor Richard 95 WAS $51,995 9,9 $4 W NO WAS $51,995 NOW $49,995 Harding around Greytown’s shopping precinct. 2012CIVIC HONDA CIVIC EURO “We feel vindicated because it was a 2012 HONDA EURO L 1.8 L L 1.8 L ABS, alloy wheels, cruise control, leather seats, difficult idea to sell at first, but it gained ABS, alloy wheels, cruise control, leather seats, reversing camera, traction control, climate air momentum,” Rhodes said. reversing camera, traction control, climate air The trishaw cost $16,000 – a $19,995 W 95 WAS $22,995 $19,9 NOW NO considerable amount of money raised Greytown Lions member John Rhodes takesWAS $22,995

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by the Greytown Lions Club over a few months. The idea was ﬂoated by the Lions in the middle of this year after they were lent a trishaw free of charge by Dan Mikkelsen of Bicycle Junction in Wellington. Chief Pilot John McKenzie said the idea behind fundraising for the trishaw was to reintroduce the elderly back into the community “so they felt the wind in their hair and could experience the environment they remember from their youth”. “I call it the smile machine,” he said. “I took a couple of ladies out for a ride and I think they smiled the entire time they were out there. “We also had truckies coming down the main road, tooting us as they went on.” He said the project made him “feel good as the pilot”. One trip he described involved an elderly woman passenger who “wanted to see the roses” in town. “So we stopped and smelled the roses – then I picked her a rose and gave it to her and we rode on down the street. “She just smiled from the time we left to the time we got back again.” The trishaw services elderly and disabled residents based in Arbor House Continued on page 4

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

Young parents reach for stars

Young Wairarapa mums celebrated a year of success at the Teen Parent Unit in Masterton last week. Midweek Editor EMILY IRELAND reports. Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit graduate Mere Kawana will be fulfilling her dreams next year as she launches into tertiary study to become a bilingual primary school teacher. It hasn’t been an easy road for Mere, 19, who was one of three schoolleavers this year from the Masterton-based education unit for teen mothers. She dropped out of Makoura College at the age of 15 and became pregnant with her son Tory-Jason (TJ) a year later. A domestic violence survivor, Mere joined TPU in February 2016 to finish her education, and over the past three years she has pushed through various hardships to achieve 97 credits at NCEA Level 1, 69 at Level 2, and 108 at Level 3. She also has a first aid certificate, a full driver’s licence, and a national certificate in early childhood education Level 3. At Wednesday’s TPU Celebration of Success, Mere was awarded scholarships from He Huarahi Tamariki Trust, the Carterton Rotary, and she has also been awarded a $10,000 TeachNZ scholarship. She will be studying a Bachelor of Bilingual Primary Teaching next year at Te Wananga o Raukawa in Otaki. At the celebration, Mere was described by her teachers as a “thoughtful, and motivated student, caring for the needs of others”. “Mere has grown and developed into a strong and independent young woman while also raising

Wairarapa Teen Parent Unit students and teachers celebrated a year of successes on Wednesday. PHOTOS/EMILY IRELAND

Left; Quanita Russo, 17, recipient of a Kia Manawanui award. Right; Mere Kawana, 19, recipient of a Kia Manawanui award.

her son TJ. “She has faced many challenges on her journey with us but has worked hard to push through and use these experiences to develop herself personally.” Mere and fellow student Quanita Russo, 17, were the recipients of the school’s Kia Manawanui award, given to students who consistently demonstrate courage and compassion in their learning and relationships with others. The two girls were also given a Whaia te Tika award (doing what is right), a Whaia te Pono

award (seeking wisdom through learning in all situations), and a Whaia te Aroha award (caring and supporting others in need). Quanita, who is in her second year with TPU has been described by her teachers as “focused and determined in her learning”. She gained both NCEA Level 2, Level 3, and a national certiﬁcate in early childhood education Level 3 in a year – often working through lunch breaks to make this happen. She has a baby on the way – due in a month. She will be returning to TPU next year to continue

her education journey. TPU manager Prue Smith said the school year had been ﬁlled with “learning, and of course lots of babies”. “It always ﬁlls me with great pride talking about the achievements of our wahine,” she said. “This year we have had 28 students and have welcomed eight new babies. We’ve also had some fantastic highlights and new experiences. “The girl’s netball team was the strongest it has ever been and culminated in a great overnight trip to Palmerston North where we came second in the

TPU tournament. “Our pop-up restaurant in July was a fantastic hit, with 60 guests, a threecourse meal, and live entertainment. “Our NCEA learning has been well-addressed with many students gaining lots of levels. We are excited and looking forward to 2019, and change is in the wind.” She said TPU will be shifting the focus of students’ education from a totally credit-based learning, “to one where students are able to learn around a project or passion”. Next year, the students

will be planning and hosting a national TPU netball tournament in Masterton. So far, 16 other TPUs have expressed interest in attending. Prue congratulated the students on putting their education ﬁrst as they embarked on their journeys into motherhood. “This is by far the best way to maximise opportunities for yourself and your family. “As Dr Seuss said in Oh the Places You’ll Go, ‘you have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose’.”

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Man caught fire at hospital Eli Hill One patient caught ﬁre, and another died after a colonoscopy at Wairarapa Hospital between July 1 last year and June 30 this year, according to adverse events reported to the Health Quality and Safety Commission. They were two of nine adverse events reported by the Wairarapa District Health Board. Three of the adverse events were colonoscopy related. An elderly patient with a variety of chronic health problems died after undergoing a colonoscopy. The DHB reviewed its procedure and found that patients with previous health problems should have a clinical appointment beforehand to look at the risks involved in the surgery. One patient needed to be transferred to another hospital after suﬀering a bowel perforation following a colonoscopy and biopsy. Another patient also needed to be transferred to another hospital after undergoing a colonoscopy and receiving a bowel perforation. The patient had other health conditions and was on anti-coagulant medicine. To ensure both events wouldn’t happen again the DHB purchased a new endoscopy machine and ensured they had clear procedures going forward. Wairarapa District Health Board communication manager Anna Cardno said the

Wairarapa DHB Adverse Events July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2018 • Elderly patient with chronic health problems, died, colonoscopy; • Patient caught ﬁre during surgery; • Two bowel perforations, colonoscopies; • Fused knee joint as result of infection; • Patient with fractured femur fell, fracturing arm; • Three mental health events.

burns around their knee and had to undergo surgery and skin grafting as a result. Following a review, the hospital found that products containing alcohol should be taken out of the operating theatre when surgery is performed, and skin should be given time to dry after alcohol products are used. After undergoing a knee joint replacement and getting an infection that didn’t respond to treatments a patient was left with a fused joint. A review found that the hospital had provided appropriate care, backed up by expert advice that

said tracking down the source of the disease would’ve been difficult. An elderly patient already suffering from a fractured femur (leg bone) fractured their humorous (arm bone) after falling in the bathroom. While a review is still in progress the DHB will add a falls education session to its update days for staff. Three mental health events were also reported, but further information on them was not made public. Cardno said, “We continue to encourage a reporting culture, and support staff to review and improve systems and processes where the opportunity arises.”

A truck driver was seriously injured after a truck went off a bank and landed in a stream about 12km along Masterton Stronvar Rd at about 6pm last Thursday. It appeared the truck failed to negotiate a left-hand bend and crossed the road, taking out 30 metres of fencing before crashing down the bank for about 30 metres before coming to rest near a stream. When police arrived, they found the driver, who had suffered serious injuries, conscious and breathing, a police spokesperson said. Fire services personnel carried the driver up to the road to be attended by ambulance staff. A Life Flight helicopter was called from Wellington and arrived at the scene at 6.50pm to pick up the driver for treatment in Wellington.

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Wairarapa Hospital. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

number of endoscopies had significantly increased since the initiation of a bowel screening programme for men and women last year. “Being such a commonly performed procedure, colonoscopies do reflect in these figures.” Cardno said that like all surgical procedures colonoscopies have identified risks. One of the more unusual reported events was a patient catching fire after undergoing diathermy, a surgical technique involving the production of heat through applying electric currents to the patient’s body. The patient received

Truck goes off bank, into river

The number of adverse events reported in Wairarapa have grown slightly, the nine reported this year up from eight the year before, and three, two years ago. New Zealand wide there were 982 reported adverse events, 631 reported by district health boards. Clinical management events were the largest number of events reported by DHBs with 317 reported New Zealand wide. DHBs reported 255 incidents of harm caused by falls, 31 to do with infection, 20 for medication or IV ﬂuid, ﬁve due to consumer accidents and three due to medical devices.

Whaiora will be hosting ‘Christmas in the Carpark’ for the second year running. The event will be held on Friday, December 14 from 3pm-5pm. Whaiora spokesperson Jane Ross said there would be all sorts of stalls from donated clothing to toys and other items. “Christmas in the Carpark is our Christmas gift to our clients and whanau,” she said. “We wish them a happy and healthy Meri Kirihimete.” Also at the event will be old school games like hop scotch and gutter ball, a sausage sizzle, face painting, and music. There will be carol singing from 4.30pm-5pm.

Trishaw a gift to town’s elderly and disabled Continued from page 1 and Noel Hamilton House, but people based in their own homes who would beneﬁt from the service can also get in touch. “I’ve had elderly people who see parts of the town

they’ve never seen before – they’ve been in a rest home for 10 years and haven’t really seen the town. “We literally give them wind in their hair, we literally let them smell the roses – it’s wonderful.”

South Wairarapa Mayor Viv Napier said it was “wonderful” not only to address a need in the community – but to go above and beyond that need. “It’s a little bit extra to make people’s lives

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more pleasant and more enjoyable, especially if you are someone who can’t get out and about as you used to. “I look forward to seeing this trishaw going around Greytown giving people smiles on their faces.”

The project was successful with the support of Greytown Lions Club, Freemasons of Wairarapa (driven by Greytown St Mark’s Lodge), Greytown RSA, Greytown Lands Trust, South Wairarapa Rotary

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$1 land sale is on the cards Elisa Vorster

Carterton District Council is being asked to consider selling a 9700m2 plot of land for just $1 to attract an investor to build a hotel next to its Events Centre. The proposal, set to be discussed at today’s extraordinary council meeting, asks councillors to authorise its chief executive to seek funding from the government’s Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to prepare a case to investigate the feasibility for a 100-plus bed hotel in Carterton. The site for the proposed hotel is currently used for the council’s depot and adjoins the Events Centre on Holloway St. The proposal stems from discussions during the Economic Development Advisory Group’s meeting on November 28 which determined a hotel in Carterton aligned with

the visitor and tourist sector of the strategy, as well as fitting the requirements of the PGF. The report states that a lack of accommodation in Wairarapa is preventing the Events Centre from attracting conferences and major events to the region. This is despite a current arrangement with Copthorne Hotel in Solway, whose rooms cannot accommodate more than one large event per weekend. Destination Wairarapa general manager David Hancock said it was about foresight and allowing for future growth. Carterton District Council’s chief executive Jane Davis said it wasn’t about generating a higher income for the Events Centre, but about attracting more “vibrancy and activity in Carterton”. She said building a hotel aligned with the

PGF because it will attract more visitors and jobs to the region. Davis admitted the council didn’t have much to contribute to the project in the way of funds. Although it would ideally sell the land at a commercial rate, there was a recommendation that council considers selling it for $1 if that meant attracting an investor. Davis said a $1 sale would be a sign of “good faith” as an investor in the project. Hancock called the council’s approach “visionary”. “Carterton District Council has seen a way to attract a developer by removing costs such as land cost.” Council will vote today on whether to investigate the feasibility of the hotel, seek funding from the PGF and whether to make the land available to an investor at a minimal cost.

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Waihinga hub’s warm welcome Hundreds turned out for the Waihinga Centre opening in Martinborough on Monday. The celebration marked the end of a six-year project to restore the historic Martinborough Town Hall, with a modern extension which includes the library, i-SITE, toy library, Plunket and Knucklebone cafe. The $5.332million project was a collaboration between the South Wairarapa District Council and the Waihinga Charitable Trust. Mayor Viv Napier said it had been “a long journey” with the project at times controversial, but the finished product was something to be proud of and would serve the community for a long time to come. HAYLEY GASTMEIER captured the event.

People were welcomed inside the Waihinga Centre for the first time on Monday.

The hospitality superstars at Knucklebone café, Casey Teofilo, left, Rochelle Penfold, Sarah Mikaera, and Tabetha Spicer. Martinborough School Kapa Haka Group gave a moving performance.

The Martinborough Library, toy library, and i-SITE information centre all under one roof.

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Christmas tribute to loved ones Comment

Graeme Burnard There will be three empty chairs around our Christmas table this year. We recently lost three members of our family (all unexpected) including my wife’s younger sister and father who died two weeks apart. With Christmas approaching we are particularly concerned about our nephew who has just turned 15. Within a seven-week period in September/ October this young lad lost his mother, his grandfather and his uncle (his father’s only sibling). All three were always with us at Christmas, so it will be a real void this year. The “first” of any special days are always the worst following a death, aren’t they? The first birthday, the first Christmas, the first wedding anniversary. We are determined to all be together and to get through the day as easily as we can. There will be many tears but there will be lots of laughter as well, I am sure. When I look through

the death notices in the paper following Christmas I always have a special thought for those who lost loved around Christmas and especially on Christmas day. I think it affects me because when I was 24, my mother’s brother who was the most wonderful uncle you could ever imagine, dropped dead on the footpath on Christmas Eve. He was walking from the doctors to the chemist in Lower Hutt with a prescription and never made it. Because I was the only family member living in the area, I was sent to look after my aunty while her two children travelled home from overseas. I remember sitting in her lounge looking at the Christmas tree and the cards and the presents under the tree and it was all just so surreal. I remember the police arriving that afternoon with my uncle’s car and seeing his hat sitting on the front seat and hiding it so my aunty didn’t see it. And I remember her just

Christmas is a time when many people remember their lost loved ones.

sitting in her armchair in a state of shock, and me not really knowing what to do. Disasters are always horrible, but always seem worse around Christmas time. There have been many disasters around the world at Christmas time, including our own Tangiwai train Disaster,

Christmas Eve 1951 with 151 people killed. And who will ever forget the Asian Tsunami on Boxing Day 2004 with more than 220,000 lives lost. Cyclone Tracey hit Darwin on Christmas Day 1974 – 80 per cent of all homes were destroyed, 70 per cent of all commercial

buildings collapsed and 71 people lost their lives. And in the Iranian city of Bam, a 6.6 earthquake struck on Boxing day of 2003. Although it only lasted eight seconds, it was powerful enough to kill more than 26,000 people and destroy 90 per cent of the buildings.

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Mayor grants clean slate

Carterton

Elisa Vorster

He may not have donned a Santa suit, but Carterton Mayor John Booth was dishing out early Christmas gifts to ratepayers last week. A recommendation was put forward to Carterton District Council at last week’s ordinary council meeting to remove rental charges on adult fiction and remove all overdue charges at its district library. Councillors were quick to agree it was something they wanted to adopt as soon as possible as they believed the cost of using the library was preventing a large portion of the community from accessing it. But the council needs to wait until South Wairarapa District Council has voted on the same recommendation today which includes the option to consult the community before implementing a new fee structure. Proceedings were almost halted over questions asked in jest of a conflict of interest as councillor Rebecca Vergunst admitted she was a “serial offender” when it came to overdue fees. Despite this, councillors agreed to make the library

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free as of January 2019, pending South Wairarapa’s decision. Booth decided to take it one step further, encouraging councillors to consider an extra recommendation in good faith for Christmas. They agreed unanimously to an amnesty for all current overdue book ﬁnes until Christmas 2018, with an invitation to donate a can of food to Carterton

Foodbank in lieu of the ﬁne. Carterton District Library manager, Anne Jackson, said the move to make the library free was “something fairly radical in New Zealand” and was “really excited” to have the backing of councillors. “This is needed,” said councillor Ruth Carter, who is the Wairarapa library services committee chairperson. “People in the

community are wanting to read and wanting to do stuﬀ in our library and they can’t aﬀord to do it. “It’s quite sad.” Councillor Greg Lang echoed this sentiment, saying the outdoor pool is a free community facility so the library should be too. Jackson said she had come across a family who had $20 of outstanding fees which had stopped their children from being able to borrow books while

they paid it oﬀ. “It’s putting up barriers to members of the community,” she said. “A lot of our members are ﬁxed income and retired and borrow up to seven books every week because they read so quickly, and at 50 cents each, it adds up.” Booth said this wasn’t the intention of the library and reading without the worry of cost was important.

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We would like to wish the Carterton community a very happy holiday season. We are taking a break over this time so we can spend time with loved ones and come back refreshed in the New Year. LIBRARY HOURS: COUNCIL OFFICES Closed: 4.30pm Fri 21 Dec 2018 Reopen: 8.30am Thur 3 Jan 2019 For urgent requests during holiday period contact 06 379 4030 or visit our website for after hours listings: www.cdc.govt.nz/contact

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Minimise waste these holidays …. …and remember the two crate rule. The current arrangement between all three Wairarapa Councils and Earthcare is to only collect two recycling crates from each household within the collection area until wheelie bins are introduced in mid-2019. The holiday period typically results in households generating a lot of excess waste. Taking a zero waste approach at this time of year is not

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only beneficial for our environment, but lessens the demand on our waste management contractor when collecting kerbside waste and recycling. Any extra recycling can be taken free of charge to any one of the transfer and recycling stations throughout Wairarapa, or keep it aside and save it for your next collection day. Visit our website for transfer station hours.

Community gives insight into Wairarapa’s Positive Ageing The Positive Ageing Strategy community workshop held on Wednesday 28 November at the Carterton Events Centre was attended by approximately thirty-five participants. Those who attended were representatives of Wairarapa-based organisations and businesses, as well as some individuals, with an interest in shaping the future to meet the needs of our ageing population. The objectives of the workshop were to gather insight into the challenges faced by older people living in Wairarapa today, and what the future would look like if these were addressed. In groups, the workshop participants focused on the following key areas, which align with the World Health Organisation Age-Friendly Cities;

 Accessibility  Activities  Civic participation  Communication  Health  Housing  Transport  Public spaces and buildings Insights from the workshop will be added to those gathered through the online survey, interviews and focus groups, to inform a joint three councils’ Positive Ageing Strategy and Action Plan. If you have not yet completed the online survey and wish to do so, the closing date has been extended to 31 December 2018. Go to survey - https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/PositiveAge

2018 SUMMER READING PROGRAMME

Registrations are now open and as always places are limited, but this year we have listened to your comments and now provide an online registration for the Summer Reading Programme and IREAD. What is happening this Summer you may ask. Well, I don’t want to spoil the surprises in store but…. Craft Events, Entertainers such as Zappo The Magician and colouring competitions just to name a few... AND the wonderful prizes available to all our happy summer readers out there. Would you like to know more? Summer Reading Programme (The Amazing Read) Join Online - http://cdc.govt.nz/ summer-reading-programmeregistration-2…/

Tickets make great gifts all year round! Sign up for our monthly ‘What’s on at the Events Centre newsletter’ to keep in the know www.cartertonec.co.nz/whatson or come in and buy tickets today for: The Linda Ronstadt Songbook, The Frog Prince, Alice in Wonderland

Stepping up to stop violence In November we supported the White Ribbon campaign to “Step up and Stop Violence”. Some of our team took it upon themselves to spread this message through Carterton to businesses, encouraging them to do the same and support this worthy cause. Holiday Programmes aren’t just for kids….Every month the Library will post an activity calendar to challenge you, make you think, and perhaps push you out of your normal daily routine!

Visit your local Council’s website for transfer station opening hours

Decembers is up and available on our website www.cdc.govt.nz or for the latest news and book reviews (as well as the event calendar) go to www.facebook. com/cartertondistrictlibrary

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

12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, December 12, 2018 EDITORIAL

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Opinion

Do the mahi, get the treats – great advice I stumbled across a video on YouTube last week. It was the channel of a young woman over in the United States doing all sorts of things: flips, climbing street poles, doing push-ups, and surfing. She was incredibly strong and she looked incredibly happy and healthy. As I finished watching the video, I took a sip of wine and thought to myself – “I’d love to be able to do stuff like that!”. But then I clicked onto another YouTube video and continued drinking my wine. It wasn’t until a day later that the epiphany struck me that if I wanted to be able to do flips, surf, and be fit and healthy, I’d have to build a habit of practicing these things each day. It seems like an obvious epiphany, but for some reason we all know it and hardly any of us act upon it.

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CUTIE OF THE WEEK Piece of mind

Emily Ireland An expression I have heard quite a few times since moving to New Zealand is, “do the mahi, get the treats”. When I look at the activities I do each day, it slowly becomes obvious why I feel tired, unfit, and drained. It also explains why I can’t do flips. I’m doing the mahi in my work life (and getting the treats), but I’m doing no work on my personal development and for some reason, I’m still expecting the treats. They say, you are what you eat, but more importantly, you are what you do. So, with the new year approaching, I want everyone to think about who they want to be.

Maybe you want to be happier, more fit, good at sports, a great musician, or perhaps you want to be an artist. If that is the case, practice being happy, do small amounts of exercise each day, play some sport, play an instrument horribly, and fail at creating a masterpiece. The more you practice, the better you will be, and then suddenly you’ll find that you have added to the tool belt that is your identity. Suddenly you will be happy, you will be fit, you will be good at sports, you will be a great musician, and you will be an artist. All you need to do is put in the work – and it’s never too later to do just that.

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f Sometimes our Christmas wish list is filled with nonmaterial things. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

All I want for Christmas is... Karen Roberts

Bob Pringle

A nice sunny day.

Bacon.

Brent Gare

Halie de Lara-Bell

Felicia Andrews

A break with my family.

Love, family, friends.

More positive people, less moaners who aren’t prepared to put their hand up.

Jacob Flannery

Erin Kavanagh-Hall

LS commodore. That’d be sick as.

Peace of mind.

Bex Johnson

Jeniah Janet Te WhituPeterson

A lovely relaxing break spent surrounded by family and friends.

Jean Cretney

Love, happiness, and peace of mind.

One last hug from my Daddy and that will complete my Bday too.

Cath O’Driscoll

More homeless to get homes.

Miriam Coulter

More enthusiasm from everybody!

Gillian Hall

Happiness.

Sharlene And Clint Thompson

People to remember the reason for the season. Happy birthday Jesus.

Richard Alan Dahlberg

Graeme Burnard

The following week’s lotto numbers.

Gail Marshall

Some good news for a change.

My family.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, December 12, 2018 ARATOI KEEPERS

DUMP CATS

Brent Gare “When you get involved in the community, you see how amazing the people here are. We’re very lucky to have such a great town and province. The people here are awesome.” Radio host and personality Brent Gare’s story is one of many in Anna Rutherford’s “Masterton and Me” exhibition, on show at Aratoi until January 27. Anna Rutherford studied at the New Zealand Film and Television School in Christchurch, Design School of Victoria

University of Wellington, and at Unitec Institute of Technology in Auckland. Masterton Arts Fund supported with some of the exhibition costs, and Anna has donated the entire series to Aratoi for the stories of the Wairarapa can be stored in the museum’s permanent collections. This weekly ‘Keepers’ features a work from the Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History collection, the only public collection of art in the Wairarapa.

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ENVIROSCHOOLS IN ACTION Ali Mackisack Enviroschools Facilitator, Masterton Everyone knows how much rubbish can be left behind after an event such as a school fair, and this year the team at Gladstone School began tackling that problem, with an aim to find ways of making their annual Scarecrow Fair a Zero Waste event. By looking at ways that waste could be reduced, and recycling could be diverted from landfill, the students were able to model the sustainable practices that are important to their school and community. With the support of Gill Stewart of Enviroschools and Jo Dean, the councils’ Zero Waste officer, the senior students raised awareness about what was happening and why. Wearing fluorescent jackets and badges they had designed themselves, they manned (womanned?) the recycling and sorting stations and helped to sort and identify the different waste streams. Most of the fair-goers were happy to sort their waste at the waste stations and there was a noticeable difference in litter left at the end of the day. And what the students found will help them makes some decisions about how to run things even better next year. For example, compostables and food

Some of Gladstone School’s Rubbish Reducers. PHOTO/SUPPLIED a creative evening at the made up over half of the Education for Sustainability waste, so they plan to ask Hub recently, based on a the community to help theme of “Celebrating the them dispose of these Season Sustainably.” things next year, since They looked at ways of Wairarapa doesn’t have this helping children prepare service. Greytown School, for and enjoy the Christmas another strong and active season with a green lens Enviroschool, undertook – gifts, activities and a Green-Gold re-reflection community connections. recently. Through their schools, This was a chance for many children are looking them to look at what at ways of protecting and they were doing in their caring for our beautiful but school in relation to the battered environment, and Enviroschools’ five guiding at ways that we can work principles – empowering together to strengthen our students, providing connection with our planet learning for sustainability, and each other. nurturing sustainable Every day, our planet communities, respecting gives us the amazing gift of diversity and incorporating everything we need for life. Maori perspectives. This Christmas, wouldn’t What they found was it be great if we could that they are a school who all make a change in is still highly invested something that we do, to in sustainability and are give back to the planet that continuing to deepen their sustains us. practices and empower What a wonderful gift their learners. that would be! A group of teachers had

Ruby is the wide-eyed sweetheart of our tabby litter. She’s the one who looks on the world with a sense of wonder but there’s a brain in there too. Her ears are bent forward at the tips, not enough to be a Scottish fold, but she could be a Scottish crease. She’s playful but the last of the kittens to come forward. Wild kittens don’t purr and Ruby hasn’t learnt how to yet despite our efforts. She needs dedicated snuggling to show her the way. Will you be the one to teach her that her happiness is just beginning? Her adoption fee is $140 and she is ready for adoption. • Dump Cats take cats from the Masterton Rubbish Dump, rehabilitates them, and helps them into loving homes. They are vaccinated, de-sexed, and treated for worms and fleas. Their injuries are cared for and they are taught to believe in people again. • We want to thank Masterton City Council, Dump Staff, many volunteers and donors, and Vetcare, for helping us to help these cats. • See Dump Cats on Facebook: www.facebook. com/DumpCat or on Givealittle: givealittle. co.nz/cause/help-the-dump-cats • We use Advocate, Royal Canin Baby Mousse tins, Breeder Celect cat litter, and Nutrience biscuits. Donations of these, or other products, can be left for us at Vetcare on Chapel St in Masterton. • If you want to take one of our cats home, email us for an adoption form and we’ll help you through the process: dumpcatsmasterton@ gmail.com.

Happy Christmas and a happy & safe New Year to all our doggy community and canine companions.

Now that the silly season is well and truly under way here are some homely hints for a happy holiday. • • • • • • • • • • •

Never ever give a pet for a Christmas present unless the recipient has made the request. Even so please involve the recipient in the choosing of the dog as they will have to live together for the next fifteen years!! Research, research and research again. Consider lifestyle, accommodation, finances and most of all time. The biggest demand is on your time. Consider the animal. Will this dog cope with living with the owner for the next fifteen years!!! Some owners are very demanding. Please be aware of open doors and gates at Christmas time ... everywhere. Not everyone cares about your dog as much as you do With this in mind be very careful who you entrust your animals care and well-being if you are going away. Be mindful of the Christmas tree and decorations , lights and tinsel which may be very attractive to a puppy, dog or the cat. Do not over feed or over indulge your dog over Christmas. They do not have the same constitution as humans!! Dogs can die of kindness or over indulgence ... Chocolate is poisonous to dogs. If in doubt ... Leave it out. With the temperatures rising leave your dogs at home in the cool when you go out. On 22° days the inside of your car can reach 40° in 10 minutes. If you are looking to rehome a dog please phone Animal Services 06 370 6300 or SPCA 0800 467 732 to see what dogs are currently available for adoption.

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How to spot close comet

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Nick Sault If you want to see a comet – one of the closest approaches by a comet in years – you will have to be a little intrepid, as to get a look at comet 46P/ Wirtanen, you will need to be a late-nighter. But what the heck, it’s nearly holiday season and you can get some practice for those holiday late nights. The best time is early on December 16, that’s

Sunday morning around 1.30am. If the sky isn’t clear in the evening of December 15, don’t bother to stay up, unless of course that was your plan anyway. The comet is positioned nicely earlier in the night, but it could be killed oﬀ by the half moon, which sets around 1.30am. There’s no telling at the time of writing how bright the comet will be.

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However, midnight is a good time to identify the markers, so that you know where to look after 1.30am. At midnight, the comet, visible or not, is almost due north. If you look due north at that time, you should see the “V” shape of Taurus the bull pointing SW, with the bright star Aldebaran embedded in it (see also the picture). Then, oﬀ a little way towards the NW horizon, you should see the Pleiades – a little cluster of stars the Maori call Matariki. Over the next few nights the comet will move from higher in the sky and almost bisect the space

between the bull’s horns and Matariki. So, if you recognise those two markers, you will know where to look at 1.30am when the moon has gone. At 1.30am on Sunday morning, the bull and Matariki will have moved a little towards the NW, due to the rotation of the Earth. At that time, comet Wirtanen will be a little SW of the intersection between the markers. I normally try to only write about things visible to unaided eye, but if you can get hold of a pair of binoculars, you should have no trouble seeing the

comet, and once you get it, you should see it easily without the glasses. Make sure you get away from town lights, not a diﬃcult thing to do here in the Wairarapa. For information, comet 46P/Wirtanen is just over one kilometre wide (pretty small) but will be less than 12 million kilometres away on December 16. That’s one of the top 20 closest approaches by a comet since the 9th century. It will be back our way in early 2024. Up next: Now the moon is in the bull’s horns.

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Shoebox Christmas on way

Elisa Vorster At least 80 Wairarapa school children will receive a shoebox ﬁlled with Christmas gifts thanks to Featherston’s Sophie Cosford and the generosity of staﬀ members of the Warehouse Masterton who dug into their own pockets. When Cosford returned to Wairarapa two years ago after a decade of teaching in Wellington, she knew one thing she wanted to bring with her was Pera Barrett’s Shoebox Christmas initiative. This prompted her to start up Wairarapa Shoebox Christmas – a project where businesses and community members can donate a shoebox full of gifts for a child in need. “Having my own children, I thought about how incredibly heartbreaking it would be if you couldn’t provide for your kids at Christmas,” she said. Cosford approached schools and organisations to identify children who would otherwise go without presents at Christmas and soon found out there was a real need in Wairarapa. In some cases, entire classes were nominated to avoid singling children out. Martinborough School is

Sophie Cosford from Wairarapa Shoebox Christmas, centre front, with the gifts donated by staff members from the Warehouse Masterton and Labour list MP Kieran McAnulty. PHOTO/ELISA VORSTER

one of the lucky recipients on the list, with two of its classrooms to receive boxes courtesy of the staff at The Warehouse Masterton who bought toys themselves to fill 80 shoeboxes with. “These were filled by our staff members, it’s not a corporate gift,” said store manager Richard Hamilton. “It meant taking the boxes home and thinking

about what they wanted to put in them.” Staﬀ member Emily Farrell said the team did something every year to give something back to the community. “It’s our community that supports our store, so we want to give back to the people in our community who need it most,” she said. The Warehouse also came to the party with a

trolley full of extra toys to donate. Wairarapa-based Labour list MP Kieran McAnulty said he was happy to support Cosford in an area where there is so much need. “When she moved back to Featherston, she approached me and said, ‘I want to get involved in the community’ so it doesn’t surprise me at all she’s got involved with this,”

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Back to school – in Japan Erin Kavanagh-Hall While their mates sleep in and laze about at the pool this December, five young Masterton women are heading back to school – where they will discover what life is like for “a typical Japanese teenager”. Makoura College students Sacha Briggs, Shai Efaraimo, Lily Lewis, Leiliamay Marunga and Jade Thompson left on Sunday for Japan, where they will be hosted by Shinjo Higashi High School in the Yamagata Prefecture, four hours north of Tokyo. There, the girls will stay with local families, attend classes, be immersed in Japanese culture and customs, and put their newfound language skills to the test – and experience a characteristically chilly Christmas on Japan’s northernmost island. The trip, for which the girls ran fundraising drives throughout the year, was organised as part of an exchange programme between Makoura and its sister school Shinjo Higashi – a co-educational college in rural Yamagata. Under the colleges’ partnership agreement, students will have the opportunity to travel to and attend each other’s sister school for two weeks each year until 2022. Makoura deputy

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Makoura College students are on exchange in Japan – going back to school over the school holidays. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

principal Myra Coley said the college hosted international students in the past, but this would be its first overseas exchange “in many years”. And for most of the girls headed to Japan, this will be their first time out of New Zealand. Coley said this was an opportunity not only to get an insight into a different culture, but to become well-rounded, empowered global citizens. Coley, who was head of a student exchange

programme while teaching at Chanel College, reached out to an international education agency earlier in the year, hoping to find a sister school for Makoura. The agency matched Makoura with Shinjo Higashi and invited students to put their names forward for a trip to Yamagata, with the five girls from Years 12 and 13 eventually selected. In August, three Shinjo Higashi students, along with their principal, paid a visit to Masterton, where

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they were billeted with Makoura College families, and treated to a taste of school life in provincial New Zealand. This month, it’s the five Masterton teens’ turn to sample the secondary school experience on the other side of the world. And it has been an opportunity hard-won, with the girls having to raise $2,500 each for their flights, plus their fare for the bullet train from Tokyo. The students kept themselves busy

throughout the year organising fundraising projects including car washes, sausages sizzles, selling food in the school cafeteria and at the annual inter-house quiz night, putting together “deluxe chocolate raffles”, and hosting a social evening and dance party in the school hall, with one of their classmates, an aspiring DJ, providing the music. They also took time after school to learn some conversational Japanese, tutored by Makoura teacher Dan Hrstich. The girls used some of the funds raised to design custom hoodies to wear while in Japan, featuring the Makoura College logo, the silver fern, and New Zealand flag. “They did all this themselves; all I did was send a few emails. “I’m very proud – there were a few tears when I saw them off at the airport on Sunday.” Coley said the girls, who kept in touch with their host families online before leaving, were “excited and nervous” about their upcoming adventures. “One of the girls’ families actually lives in a temple – so that will be interesting. “And they’re intrigued to find out what it will be like going to school until 8pm.”

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November 10-11, 2018, four MTC members climbed up to the hut to celebrate the hut’s 60 years on the top of Blue Range. The weather was claggy, misty and mild and the fabulous views from the hut and rock was like looking into pea soup. Upon arrival, the fire was already going from the day visitors so mad a nice cosy night. We celebrated with a nice hot cup of tea and chocolate birthday cake and candles. The rest of the

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Separating parents advice

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Sometimes things happen in life causing one parent to move to another town. This is becoming more common with work opportunities and ease of travel. As a couple, you may be separating, or maybe you are already living apart in the same town. Before you make any commitments to relocate, take some time to consider the needs of your children. Moving away to another town or country can be very upsetting for children as they become separated from friends and other family members. Whatever needs you may have, try to make your children your priority. It becomes even more difficult for all parties involved if as parents you cannot agree where a child is to live or move to. The child is caught in the middle of your dispute. If you wish to relocate, discuss this with the other parent, and try to come to some agreement about what is best for the child. Try to work out a written proposal taking into account details about costs,

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Activities for November 2018 Carterton Lions Club members are being kept busy in the food caravan, with regular outings to events. Regular working bees have been held to cut and split firewood for the elderly. Plans are underway for the club’s 50th Charter Anniversary in 2019 and an exciting club anniversary project to be announced in early 2019 for the Carterton Community. Carterton Central Lions Club had a plant stall recently at the Carterton Farmers Market. Members sold cuttings and plants from their own gardens as well as a big selection of oriental lilies that had been bought as bulbs and potted on. Despite being a windy Sunday morning, the plant sale was well-attended, and the club made a good profit, all of which will go back out into the community. A float was entered in Carterton’s Christmas Parade depicting

The Carterton Lions Club has been kept busy with regular food caravan appearances at events. PHOTO/FILE

“women through the ages” as they did the work of preparing for Christmas. The sign on the back of the float read ‘Nothing changes!’. Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club once again took their turn to prepare “Emergency and Crisis” meals at the Community Kitchen. Thanks to all those businesses and members of the community who supported the “Monster Christmas Raffle” held recently. Funds raised will go back out into the community in the way of donations. Support has been given to the Locke Family to help with the cost of monitoring equipment for daughter Charlies Type 1 diabetes. Wairarapa Ruamahanga Lions Club had a busy month

during November. Members helped out at Daysh House as part of the “Country Christmas” the fund-raiser for Te Kowhai Hospice. Help was also given at Hattenburg House with security and parking for the Pukaha Mount Bruce Garden Tour. A charity movie evening was held at the Screening Room with patrons enjoying “Bohemian Rhapsody”. This was in support of the Locke Family for daughter Charlie who has Type 1 Diabetes. The funds will go to help with the cost of monitoring equipment, necessary to keep Charlie healthy – a project to support World Diabetes month. Greytown Lions Club members will still be delivering garden products through the holiday period.

Place orders with Stihl Shop Greytown. Aluminium recycling – wine bottle tops and cans – can be dropped off to the Lions depot in the SWCS Computer shop in Hastwell St. Funds goes to “Kidney Kids” project. Look out for the brand new Tri-bike in the Greytown Christmas Parade. If there is someone who would love an outing in it – call the Lions club. Greytown Lioness Club had a busy month collecting for Parkinson’s, and one day picking and selling Peony Roses to raise funds for Life Flight Trust. Lucy Adlam spoke to our members about how she started the Intergenerational Playgroups in rest homes with the thought to try to stem the tide of loneliness.

An inspiring and passionate speaker. Club members enjoyed a fun car rally and dinner for the last meeting and will host the Christmas Dinner for the elderly living alone on December 12 which is supported financially by Trust House. Featherston Lioness Club congratulates all those who were involved with the organising of the Armistice and the unveiling of the wonderful sculpture, Featherston Stand/He Tino Mamoa. The club cemetery project is coming along nicely with no date yet for the official completion. The over 70s Christmas luncheon provided by our Lions and Lioness Clubs was again much appreciated. This year, business houses on the main street have been invited to decorate their shop windows with a Christmas theme. The Club will choose the winner and donate a year’s free advertising in the Phoenix plus in the New Year, give the winners a morning tea. Members collected for the Blind, Pink Ribbon and Parkinson’s appeals which were well supported. • For information about joining a Lions Club, go to www.lionsclubs. org.nz

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GUESTS INVITED TO EXPERIENCE WHAT CLUB HAS TO OFFER South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club invites anyone thinking of joining the 137 year-old club to pop in and see just what it has to offer. It has a full TAB facility, two full sized snooker tables and three pool tables, and 10 dart boards. The biggest night of the week is the Wednesday Draw night. There is usually live music once a month on a Friday Night with a variety of styles from country to swing era. The club is popular for weddings, funerals and anniversaries. Its restaurant has an excellent reputation, offering full dinners on Saturday and Sunday and snack meals on Wednesday and Friday.

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THANK YOU FROM ARBOR HOUSE

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Our new mobility van will be arriving just before Xmas. We couldn’t have done it without your generosity and help. We would like to thank: Lotteries Commission, Lions & Lioness’ Greytown, Rotary Club of Greytown, Greytown Trust Lands Trust, Eastern & Central Community Trust, Fresh Choice Greytown & Featherston, Greytown Retailers and particularly all of you, our community, for your fantastic support and generosity. We will be putting a photo of our new mobility van in the Grapevine February addition for you all to see. We still have a little more to raise, so our fundraising will continue and all donations will be gratefully accepted. Have a very Merry Christmas, and a safe and happy New Year from the team at Arbor House

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When you buy apples – and many other fruits – at Pinehaven’s shop just north of Greytown you can be certain they were home-grown. Pinehaven Orchards marked its 104th anniversary this year and is still owned and operated by the Meyrick family. It grows and sells many Kiwi classic varieties including Gala which was first discovered in one of its orchards, along with 11 other varieties of apples. Pinehaven Orchards grows six varieties of pears, stone fruit including nectarines, plums and peaches, berries, and some vegetables. There’s always a wide selection of other fresh fruit and vegetables in store, as well as some gourmet foods, and basic groceries like eggs and soft drinks. You can enjoy its real fruit ice cream – or some home grown fruit – in the picnic area beside the shop which is open 8.30am to 5.30pm every day.

A couple of South African delicacies are proving popular at Greytown Butchery. One is the South African Boerewors. The name is derived from boer (farmer) and wors (sausage). Boerewors must contain at least 90 percent meat, the other 10 percent made up of spices and other ingredients. This coiled sausage is great on the BBQ. Traditionally this would have been cooked over hot coals. Also popular are Biltong, a variety of dried, cured meat that originated in South Africa. Various types of meat are used to produce it, ranging from beef and game meats to fillets of ostrich. It is similar to beef jerky in that they are both spiced, dried meats. Biltong makes a very tasty snack.

We would like to welcome Charley, our new apprentice. Charley has just completed a one year hairdressing introduction course at UCOL and is excited about realising her dream of becoming a hairdresser. Pop in to Shine if you are stuck for Christmas present ideas. We have L’Oréal gift packs, travel packs, and gift vouchers. Keryn and the team at Shine would like to thank all our clients for your support this year and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, safe and happy New Year, and of course, endless good hair days!

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Tree decision disappoints Hayley Gastmeier

A Featherston church that can’t afford to maintain a large oak is forging ahead with its decision to fell the tree, despite being presented with a solution. Arborist and environmental consultant Richie Hill told St Andrew’s Union Church that he would take responsibility for ensuring the tree steers clear of the powerlines long-term, and cover the costs. But the Fox St church congregation is standing firm on its decision to bring the oak down. “We made that decision and we don’t want to be chopping and changing our mind,” St Andrew’s Union Church parish supervisor Reverend Paul Rogers said. The tree was set to be felled in November, but arborists ceased work after members of the public came forward voicing concerns. The church congregation revisited its options but decided to stick to its original plan. Hill estimated the tree was between 80 and 100 years old, saying it was in “excellent condition” with up to 800 years of life still in it. He said he would shape the tree and structurally

The oak tree on Featherston’s main street which St Andrew’s Union Church plans to fell. PHOTOS/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

prune it over a few seasons to get it to a point where it was easy to maintain. Hill emailed the church, offering his expertise and services, and said he was available to answer any questions. The church secretary wrote back and declined his offer, saying the tree would be cut down and the wood donated to families in need. Reverend Rogers said while the congregation was incredibly appreciative of Hill’s offer, the church was not changing its mind. “If it had been a native tree I would have thought

Alan Fielding is against the St Andrew’s Union Church’s decision to fell a healthy oak in Featherston.

twice, but there’s no protection order on the tree according to the council, and we don’t want to risk penalties from the

power company.” Tree expert Alan Fielding said he was so upset with the church’s decision to bring the tree

down, he said he was prepared to go to court to get an injunction to stop the felling. Fielding, a former university teacher who has a background in horticultural science and landscape architecture, is calling for a public meeting to have the matter resolved in a way that the tree survives. “I’m extremely disappointed in the church,” he said. “I just can’t for the life of me understand how they can praise God’s creation and then cut it down.” Featherston was thin on the ground when it came to large trees, the most effective method of absorbing carbon dioxide. “A lot of people think that heritage is just simply buildings and man-made structures, be it Maori or Pakeha. “But there are natural pieces of heritage too – landscapes, trees, and other plants. “And goodness gracious me, haven’t we lost enough of the heritage in this country?” Fielding is a community advisor on the Masterton District Council tree committee and is a member of the Wairarapa branch of Heritage New Zealand. The date for the public meeting is yet to be set.

Retirement Villages - Occupation Right Agreements With the ageing population in New Zealand, Occupation Right Agreements in Retirement Villages are becoming an option for many. Accordingly, lawyers needs to be able to understand and explain to those considering to move into a Retirement Village Occupation Right Agreements in plain English. However, no Occupation Right Agreements are the same as each operator of Retirement Villages has different agreements. To comply with the legislation lawyers are required to give a certificate to the Retirement Village operator to say that they have explained to the client that the lawyer has explained to the client the terms of the Occupation Right Agreement. I have experience in considering and advising clients who are considering moving into a Retirement Village. Amongst other matters, clients to must consider: The purchase price. The outgoings payable to the Retirement Village operator, and if the fees are fixed or reviewed annually or tied into the CPI. The “exit” provisions and the fees payable when the Occupation Right Agreement is terminated. The grounds on which Occupation Licences can be terminated. What medical/hospital facilities are available? You are only purchasing a Right to Occupy and not any ownership of the unit. The “cooling off” period. If you would like any further information about any issues relating to the Occupation Right Agreements or Retirement Villages, your obligations and the obligations of the owner of the Retirement Village or any other legal matters, please contact me on 0800 249 529, 021 450 253 or e-mail me at simon@thepropertylawyer.co.nz My office is at 227 Chapel Street, Kuripuni, Masterton. My first appointment is free.

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32 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson Lakeview School principal TIM NELSON endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content. How a zombie apocalypse can change your life for the better

I have just watched a brilliant two-part series on YouTube that was created by the illusionist and magician Derren Brown. The idea of the programme was to take a person who was pretty much an ungrateful, lazy, and self-centred layabout and place him in a position in which all that he had taken for granted was taken away from him as he was placed in a situation in which he thought that a zombie apocalypse had taken place (hard to believe, but if you watch the series you’ll see how it was done so convincingly). Over the course of two days Steven, the unknowing star, is placed in a number of situations in which he is required to show leadership, courage and compassion. He does this, stepping

up to face all that is put in front of him and while doing so, gains a huge appreciation for what he thought he had lost. It’s unlikely that the same thing will happen to us, but what we can all do is step back and think about all of the good things, people and places in our lives and gain a greater appreciation for them. As George Elliot has quoted, ‘It is never too late to be what you might have been’.

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The beauty of these 10 ideas shared in the National Geographic publication The Science of Genius is that almost all can be done for a child regardless of the circumstance of the family. 1. Model a curious mind, a willingness to work hard, and a strong work ethic. 2. Nurture their passion.

Zombie apocalypse a catalyst for life change 3. Praise their eﬀort. 4. Make time for play. 5. Give them music lessons (YouTube if on a budget). 6. Teach them a foreign language (apps like Duolingo). 7. Let them tackle challenges on their own. 8. Introduce them to inspiring peers and mentoring adults. 9. Spend time with them every week doing puzzles. 10. Take them on trips.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek Minimalists podcast suggests another perspective ... while giving thanks for what we do have, we can also give thanks for some of the things we don’t have; sickness, high levels of crime where we live, poverty, and anything else that we are fortunate enough not to experience. It doesn’t have to be everything that is written above, for example, it may be that you do have some form of illness, but you can still give thanks for living in a safe community. Giving thanks can take many forms, we all have things that we can be grateful for in our lives.

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a favourite of mine) and read it for the length of time it takes you to drink your morning coﬀee. The knowledge you acquire will quickly build, and it’s likely that the more you read the more you’ll want to read as you become aware of the joy of books.

Discounts don’t always save you money This idea came from the fabulous Minimalists podcast. There is a constant barrage of advertisements

for just about anything, often at considerable discount. However, if you had no intention of buying an item in the ﬁrst place you’re not saving money, you’re spending it. A better idea would be to actually buy what you need when you need it, regardless of the day of the year. Linked to this idea is buying more than you need when you make a purchase. I love Subway cookies! When buying two I was

oﬀered a third for a little more money, but still more than the cost of the two I was buying. Although tempted, I stuck with the two, saved some money, and helped my waistline.

Give thanks for what you don’t have

Recently, it was Thanksgiving Day, a time to give thanks for all we have in our lives; the people, things, places and experiences that add value to our lives. However, this advice from the fabulous

Great advice from one of the world’s wisest in history – Aristotle. It’s easy sometimes to believe that we can be an island in the way we live our lives. However, Aristotle took a diﬀerent perspective; his view was that happiness is linked to the welfare of the community. I have often written about the need to ‘sweep our own porch’, with the idea being that if we look after what we have and live in a positive way, this will inﬂuence others around us. This is a position that I still hold – the need to live by example. This, though, can be followed up with another step ... taking an active

role in some way in the community that you live in to deliberately make your local environment a happier place. There are many ways in which this could be done, from volunteering on a school board or PTA, through to making an effort to pick up five pieces of rubbish when you walk your dog each day. It doesn’t matter what you do or how small it may seem, the fact is that if we all do something our combined efforts will enhance our local community to make it a better place for everyone who lives in it.

A simple life

More advice from the ancients, this time from the Greek philosopher Epicurus. Epicurus believed that to be happy there is a need to simplify things; what we eat, what we do, what we have. This is linked to the ideas of others, such as those who live a minimalist lifestyle, who feel that we can have less, but enjoy to a greater extent what we do have as we appreciate each item more. This could even be linked to things such as clothing; while still owning and wearing things we like that we feel good in, reducing the choices can make things easier as there isn’t the decision necessary regarding what to wear each day.

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Student market ideas make After a week of heavy rain and flooding, Friday saw Wairarapa skies glowing bright and cheerful in time to celebrate the end of the school year at Kuranui College’s Garden Summer Party. The day featured a student market and a matinee of performances taken from the college’s end of term art project What Lies Beneath, which also included an exhibition of the students’ work. “Today’s market is all about the students setting up their own businesses, designing a product then selling it,” said Kuranui Head of Junior College Vicki Wish. “This has given them an opportunity to learn about business and enterprise,” “They’ve been working incredibly hard over the last three weeks and they had to pitch their business ideas at the Dragons’ Den, get it okayed and then they spent the last two-and-ahalf weeks making their product. “It’s been a lot of hard work and long hours for the students, but they’ve come up with some amazing ideas and quite a few of them have sold out already.” Members of the public were invited to browse the wide range of stalls, selling products such as

Ballie Whyte and Sam Goodman close a sale with a member of the public.

Christmas decorations using recycled materials, doggie treats, cookery books, tie-dye clothing, hanging linen airers, handdecorated lanterns and clocks – all made by the students. One popular stall was the garden planters. Kuranui junior students

Sam Goodman and Ballie Whyte made 15 planters of different sizes. By midday, the students were sold out and were taking new orders. Whyte explained their strong sales pitch: “Christmas is right around the corner and we’ve been telling people “this would

be great for your missus” and then they’re like “I’ll call her and see what she thinks”. “Then they end up buying them.” Goodman said the biggest challenge was getting the sizing and the screws right. “We’ve been very lucky,

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Christmas decorations handmade by Kuranui students were an attraction for all ages.

pitch a project that they are looking to do,” he said. “We’ve tried to support it in the best way that we can, either though discounted product or producing some free

product for them. “They had to come in and explain what their concept was and what sort of materials they were looking for. “Both myself and some

A member of the Greytown Community browses the student’s stalls.

of our staff helped them through some ideas and gave them suggestions on what they could use instead and from there they’ve picked up some of that stuff and built some

pretty amazing things. “I think one of the best things for me is seeing these young guys getting quite enthusiastic about something different and in quite an innovative way.

“It’s just great that the school has been able to do this for them – giving them a real sense of what it’s going to be like in the real world.”

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Fur flies fast in Sam’s Pooch Spa’s first month It’s hard to believe it’s only one month since Sam Oakly, first launched her business under her own name ‘Sam’s Pooch Spa’. “It’s been amazing,” says Sam, dog groomer and owner. “My family, friends and clients and pets of course - have been so supportive and have got me through a whirlwind first month.” For someone so young, just 26, Sam seems destined to own her own pet grooming business. Starting out as an after school job at the local pet shop, Sam soon found she happened to have a flair for pet grooming. “Drawing a stickperson is about the extent of my artistic ability – until it comes to pets – when suddenly I can hand scissor a Bichon.” So grooming is a great creative outlet for Sam.

he “melts” in her lap. In other words, Sam goes the extra mile to keep her pets happy. With all her experience working in a local pet store, she also has great knowledge when it comes to working with pets with special needs, such as skin allergies or other health problems. Sam also only carries products that are as natural as possible, and sulphate, paraben and detergent-free. So far the business is growing by word of mouth and Facebook. You can check out some incredible before and after shots on Sam’s Pooch Spa Facebook page. At the end of January, Sam will

Sam is very modest about her accomplishments, but after 7 years grooming pets, she has achieved a lot. “I’ve always wanted to own my own business and I’m really proud to have achieved this milestone,” she says. “I want to show my kids what is possible.” Clearly an animal-lover, Sam is passionate when she talks about the bond that she forms with her clients – pets and their owners, alike. “I’m not really a natural people person, but when someone entrusts you with their beloved pet, I don’t underestimate the importance of that. So, naturally, you form a bond with the owner and their pet.” Sam laughs as she chats about the different idiosyncrasies of her various pet clients and what both the pets and owners like. “I like to get to know the owners’ preferences for how they like their dog groomed. Normally I like to go for a more natural look, but of course, I also take a lead from the owners.” Sam also takes a lead from the pets too, who have their own preferences. The day I interview Sam, she has the gorgeous Cyrus, a rather large American Akita, in for his groom. Evidently Cyrus doesn’t like his hind legs being groomed or his face being dried… unless, that is, Sam pops him on her lap and towel dries his face, in which case

be rewarding her regular clients with a loyalty programme that means every sixth visit will be half price. She also wants to keep her prices as affordable as possible. “I know what it’s like to balance a budget and I want to keep my prices as affordable as possible so that perhaps people who might not have thought they could afford to get their pet groomed, realise that they can.” Sam is loving running her own business and being able to make decisions for herself. She made the jump when the previous business owner, and her mentor, sold the business. She had the choice between taking a contract with the owner or going out on her own. “I thought, well, it’s now or never”. And she hasn’t looked back since.

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Aratoi gets special gift Christmas has come a few weeks early for Aratoi Museum of Art and History after Tranzit Group confirmed a sponsorship deal over the next three years. Aratoi director Susanna Shadbolt said the sponsorship solidified an already strong partnership between the two Mastertonbased establishments and the funding would be put towards general operational costs, staging exhibitions and into Aratoi’s popular education programmes. “Tranzit has long been a wonderful partner, transporting students

to and from Aratoi to attend our education programmes and to attend our regular exhibitions,” she said. “This sponsorship deal, which is for the next three years, will enable our hard-working team to continue to stage exhibitions and to deliver high quality education programmes that give Wairarapa students the chance to connect with the past, present and future through stories, taonga and unique learning experiences.” Shadbolt said many education programmes are linked to major exhibitions such as

Wairarapa Moana, which had 70 artworks by students in the main foyer called “Teeming Tuna”, and Te Marae o Rongotaketake, which saw 3,000 students attend over a four-month period. Tranzit’s Director of Sales and Marketing Jenna Snelgrove is proud to support Aratoi and said the sponsorship made perfect sense. “We are proud to support another long-standing local establishment and in particular, one that provides creative education programmes that benefit the whole community.”

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Embracing steampunk Artworks who offer a fantastic service to all who want to do art work and a chance for everyone to add art to their stunning outfits. Face masks to coffin hand bags lovingly made at King Street Artworks. We have booked out classes for Christmas Cake Icing and Stained Glass but if you’re interested then contact us for future courses. The Community Kitchen on Tuesday, November 20 created 85 meals for families in crisis. A great team got stuck in and baked chicken and Broccoli Bake and Corn Fritters. It was great to have Mayor Lyn Paterson join us to flip some fritters. Planning for 2019 is busy and we are excited to offer more events and programmes to empower

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The Wairarapa Women’s Centre has had a very busy year with new events and favourite programmes from sewing, stained glass, support groups, fashion shows, big bake oﬀ ’s and Mum, Dad & Me at Te Awhina House. So, the committee and members celebrated with the King Street Artworks Steampunk Ball recently. It was an opportunity to dress up and support and encourage each other with outﬁts and accessories. It was a great evening put together by King Street

The Wairarapa Women’s Centre committee went to the Steampunk Ball at King Street Artworks. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

women to empower her family and community. Christmas is the spirit of giving without a thought of getting. It is happiness because we see joy in people. It is forgetting self and

ﬁnding time for others. It is discarding the meaningless and focusing on what is really important.

What’s coming up

Mum, Dad & Me Bring the kids down and make some family

treasures with Mum, Dad & Me at Te Awhina Cameron Community House on Friday, December 21 from 12.30-3pm. It’s a free afternoon that’s sponsored by Creative Communities. Bring a small plate for afternoon tea. Break the Christmas holiday boredom from 12.30-3pm each day at Te Awhina House with Mum Dad & Me: January 10 – Home Made games – chance for the kids to get back to basics to paint, glue, draw their new game. January 17 – Bird Feeders – chance to help nature in the hot weather. January 23 – Come ﬂy a kite. • These afternoons are free, and we have the event on our Facebook page, so check out what else is coming in the future holidays.

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acknowledgement of the work”. “The best thing about being a winemaker is that it doesn’t feel like work. Every year is diﬀerent.” She attributed much of the vineyard’s success to the forethought of the owner 30 years ago and the maturity of the vines. “I really enjoy seeing the way wines change as we

A Martinborough woman has been nominated as a ﬁnalist for Gourmet Traveller’s New Zealand’s winemaker of the year award. Ata Rangi’s head winemaker, Helen Masters has worked for the company for 15 years and said it was a “nice

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gain vine age,” she said. “Great vines make great wines.” Established in 1980, when former farmer Clive Paton decided to sell his small dairy herd and plant the land up in pinot noir, Ata Rangi is a family run winery just north of Martinborough. In 2010 the winery gained Grand Cru status, the highest honour for

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term game and staying true to your roots, Masters said. “The way we make our wines is very similar to Burgundy but we’re making wines that are reﬂective of where we are.” • The winner of Gourmet Traveller’s New Zealand’s winemaker of the year award will be announced January 21.

pinot noir producers in New Zealand, when they were awarded the title Tipuranga Teitei o Aotearoa by New Zealand Pinot Noir. They now produce 15,000 cases of wine each year, exporting to overseas markets, including the birthplace of pinot noir, Burgundy in France. It’s all about the long-

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Alternative learning boosts Erin Kavanagh-Hall Catching the waves, diving lessons, art therapy, and serving their community have helped a group of Masterton teenagers regain their confidence and head back to the classroom. It has been an actionpacked year for Makoura College’s alternative education programme – designed to help youth who have opted out of the mainstream school system re-engage with education. So far, this has been one of the most successful programmes Makoura has run: with the eight young men enrolled all choosing to continue their education – either by going back to secondary school full-time or pursuing other courses – or transitioning into employment in 2019. The eight students, aged 14 and 15, spent the year working with teacher Chris Vaughan and assistants Georgina Lologa and Aaron Awa to gain NCEA credits, while also taking part in various sporting and cultural pursuits and volunteer projects – from martial arts training and surfing at Castlepoint, to throwing their own pottery and helping out at the Masterton Food Bank. Vaughan said young people disengaged from

school “for many reasons”, among them anxiety and lack of confidence. Involving alternative education students in a range of activities, in addition to academic coursework, therefore helps them build resilience and self-worth. “Alternative education is basically an alternative to not being in school – keeping young people busy and active,” Vaughan said. “It’s all about the new experiences which have challenged them and pushed them beyond their comfort zone – and it boosts their self-esteem and attitude when they realise what they’re capable of. “They’ve been doing a bit of surfing, some music and art, lots of sport – the things which help make well-rounded individuals. “They realise being good at maths is not the only way to be intelligent.” Alternative education, funded by the Ministry of Education and run by various providers throughout the country, helps engage students in learning programmes tailored to their specific needs and interests, with the aim of the student, ideally, continuing their schooling. As part of Makoura’s

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programme, run out of the Masterton YMCA, the students receive academic tutoring each morning, working on building up their literacy and numeracy credits, as well as optional unit standards such as te reo Maori, Maori studies, extreme sports, cooking and woodwork. Vaughan, who works alongside a team of youth workers to support the students, said some young people can struggle in school as they

feel overwhelmed in a classroom environment, and feel comfortable learning in a more intimate setting. “It is more relaxed, there are fewer people, we’re all on a first name basis, so it is a bit of a break for them. “But we also run on a system of respect and give and take. “The kids know they won’t get to do any of the fun stuff unless they get their work done.” Once their schoolwork

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guidance and career advice from youth workers from Rangitane o Wairarapa and Senior Police Constable Mark Brown. They have also helped deliver firewood to local households, and stacked shelves at the Masterton Food Bank. “The ladies down at the Food Bank have a real soft spot for the guys,” Vaughan said. “They provide morning tea every day for us at

YMCA, so we bring them in pumpkins and onions in return.” Two of the highlights for the boys have been lessons in scuba diving from O2 Dive and Surf co-owner Tim Emerson and learning to surf at Castlepoint Beach with expertise from keen surfer Vaughan – with equipment provided by well-known surfer Miles Ratima. “The guys loved it. “It was awesome to hear them banter away about what they learned on the way back from the beach – and to see them smiling and being themselves.

“It’s practical as well – New Zealand is surrounded by water, so it’s important they’re getting that ocean knowledge.” Vaughan said he was proud of the progress the students had made since doing the programme. “They’re a good crew – just regular boys. “One of the guys has already gone back and done some subjects at Makoura. “Earlier in the year, he had zero per cent attendance – now, after spending time with us, he’s at 100 per cent.”

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Values and beliefs – sharing Volunteering Wairarapa

Jill Greathead This week our volunteer facilitator Joseph Moloughney and I attended a community hui hosted by the Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice Team. The objective of the hui was to discuss a collaborative approach to the prevention of youth offending in Wairarapa. The hui started off with an explanation of their vision and purpose which values the wellbeing of tamariki (children) above all else and ensures that all tamariki are in loving whanau (family) and communities where oranga tamariki (youth justice) can be realised. They then described a set of values that describe how this vision and purpose is being carried – the ‘Oranga Tamariki Way’ (see picture). That set the agenda for the day where both experts in the field of youth justice and lay people like us formed into discussion groups. We discussed as the Wairarapa community how we can assist to prevent our young people

from entering the Youth Justice system and if they have entered, how we can support them through it. For me, having experienced the Youth Justice System in the past, this vision and purpose underpinned by this set of values gave me a sense of hope. Oranga Tamariki – Ministry for Children have come into our community asking us how we can help based on the values that they have committed to. This reminds me of the quote used so frequently all over the world ‘It takes a village to raise a child’. It is only when our community is empowered to act and is included in this essential change in the culture of our ‘top down’ systems, that we can be part of the solution. We came away from the hui with renewed hope and a promise from Oranga Tamariki that this conversation will continue with our community and that we need the power of community collaboration to create a child-centred justice system based on aroha.

The Oranga Tamariki way -- the values of how the Oranga Tamakiri Youth Justice team will carry out their vision and purpose. IMAGE/SUPPLIED

As a community, we look forward to being part of the journey to assist our young people as they cross the bridge into adulthood into becoming contributing members of a society that is recognising that it has to increase its mana. My personal belief is that the simplest way we

can achieve this is to share our aroha. At the hui a few of us coined a phrase ‘aroha not agenda’. That could be a topic for another article? Let’s make a start in Wairarapa and show New Zealand what we are doing and how we are using the ‘Oranga Tamariki Way’ to

do this. So where does volunteering help? Volunteering is about sharing aroha and shows us all how we can volunteer at our highest level of contribution. As a Wairarapa community organisation, we are promoting volunteering as a way to

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break down social and intergenerational barriers, reduce isolation and loneliness, increase the recognition of self-worth, be a valued member of our community and using volunteering as a pathway to employment for those who are job-seekers.

This is an opportunity to enjoy and share the spirit of Christmas as a host at the Masterton Christmas Wonderland. Two hour sessions from 1pm to 5pm on weekdays until Christmas are available.

Interested in finding out more: Contact Jill Greathead on 0274 884 376 or email admin@waivc.org.nz

One of the greatest fears people hold about moving to a rest home is that it means giving up your independence, control and lifestyle. But Enliven’s Kandahar Home manager Peter Newman wants people to know that doesn’t have to be the case. “A lot of people have this old-fashioned image of rest homes as being really institutional and clinical, where your schedule is really regimented and there is no choice about what you do, but it’s quite the opposite here,” he says. “We support and empower residents to have choice and control in their lives; we want residents to embrace the freedom to do what they want to do. “If a resident wants to sleep in and have breakfast in bed every day, we’ll make that happen and work around his or her schedule.” At Enliven’s Kandahar Home and sister site, Kandahar Court, staff follow the principles of Enliven’s elder-centred philosophy. Based on the internationally-recognised Eden Alternative care model, the Enliven philosophy emphasises the importance of independence, choice, meaningful activity, companionship, fun and spontaneity in elders’ lives. Kandahar Home resident Jack Jones says life at Kandahar has offered him all the freedoms he enjoyed living alone in his own home, but with the benefits of 24-hour practical assistance and support.

Jack Jones says he’s enjoyed all the freedoms of living independently with the benefits of 24-hour practical assistance and support since moving to Masterton’s Kandahar Home last year.

“It’s great being able to have all my meals cooked and the staff here are so generous, they’ll help you with anything. At the same time though, I’m still my own boss and that’s important to me,” he explains. “My friends visit me often here and I also take part in some of the recreational activities on offer. There’s always a lot on when I feel like joining in.” Among the many activities on offer at Kandahar are arts and crafts, entertainment, quizzes, events and sight-seeing tours. All activities are tailored so that all residents can take part. To learn more about Enliven’s Kandahar Home or sister site, specialist dementia unit Kandahar Court, both in Lansdowne, Masterton, visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz. You can also call on 06 370 0447 (Kandahar Home) or 06 370 0449 (Kandahar Court).

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Rural

42 Wairarapa Midweek Rural Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Delaying stressful decisions on succession can cause rifts in families.

Farm succession advice Eli Hill For many farmers the issue of what will happen to their farm when they retire is one of the most stressful things they’ll face. Many choose to ignore the issue, which ultimately can lead to family conflicts.

With the average age of farmers increasing, and a generation of farm owners due to retire within the next 10-15 years, both industry groups and professionals are trying to help farmers make the tough decisions about what happens to their properties.

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Wairarapa Property Consultants farm management consultant Phil Guscott has spent about 30 years dealing with farm succession and has delivered around 25 seminars about it around the country. He said the biggest issue was getting family to understand the final decision. “The question is, how do you treat everybody fairly? A lot of farmers will go to the accountants and lawyers they’ve used throughout their time farming. “This isn’t always the best idea because farm succession is not something that can be easily done. Many of them don’t have experience dealing with the family side of it.” He said a common example was when a son had been working on the farm for most of their life in the belief they’d take over the property. The son would spend some of their best years working the property only to find out it had been

split evenly between their siblings after the parents passed on. There is also the opposite scenario where one son inherits the farm and the other siblings feel they haven’t got a fair deal. Guscott believes that farm succession should be planned from the day the farm is purchased. In his experience most farmers wait until retirement before beginning the process. At the very minimum he said they should still allow a two to three-year period to get through the details. “You have to get everyone understanding the issues at stake. Then you prod the succession issue to find ways around it. “Finally, you have a plan in place and hopefully you can get everyone to come to an understanding.” The challenge was providing retiring farmers with enough capital to live while giving younger farmers a chance at owning their own properties, Guscott said.

“I have a belief that the farm ownership should change when the management of a farm changes – a lot of the people who don’t take ownership of the farm until they’re in their 50s aren’t able to swallow the debt. While Federated Farmers had the issue on its radar, Wairarapa president William Beetham said there had been a strong push from industry groups such as Beef + Lamb to help farmers with the process. A group of Wairarapa professionals is looking at providing farmers with an anonymous helpline for a few hours each week to help deal with succession issues. The group will include a banker, lawyer, accountant and a rural consultant who will provide free advice in each of their fields to people wanting to call in. The group expect to be up and running after Christmas.

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44 Wairarapa Midweek Rural Wednesday, December 12, 2018 ADVERTORIAL

A Husqvarna ride-on mower for every lawn at Langlands Honda Greytown All this rain means the lawns will be growing like crazy over the next few months.

They offer five categories of ride-on mowers - the classic Rider with the blade below the driver, Front Mowers with the blade in front, Garden Tractors, Zero Turn Mowers, and Stand On Mowers. Thanks to the wide range of options and technology in the range you can easily cut around obstacles of any kind and achieve outstanding results which means less uncut areas, efficient mowing and full manoeuvrability. The staff at Langlands Honda Greytown can help you choose a ride-on best suited to your property. The Husqvarna Garden Tractor is operated with pedals which enables you to steer with both hands with three different cutting systems – collecting, mulching or ejecting. The Husqvarna Zero-Turn Mower, with its wide cutting deck, high cutting speed and ability to turn on its own axis, gives professional results. The Husqvarna Stand-On Mower combines heavy-duty construction with industrial strength drive systems to deliver an amazing cut, even on slopes

and with high or rough grass. The Husqvarna Rider, with its frontmounted cutting deck and articulated steering, reaches almost anywhere. Husqvarna Front Mowers are equipped with a front-mounted and low profile cutting deck to provide an excellent overview of the working area, enabling precise, close-up trimming. They also give unbeatable access under fences, bushes etc, plus slope stability. All ride-on mowers use Husqvarna’s patented Bio-Clip® feature which produces a superior mulching result and an exceptional professional finish. Husqvarna is known for the quality of its workmanship and mowers come with a warranty of up to five years.

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In the event of a fault, any repair work is carried out in the Langlands Honda Greytown workshop by its own ace mower technician, Trevor Marshall, who has half a century of experience and is a gold accredited Husqvarna technician.

Report for Week Ending 7 December 2018, by Ian Hicks.

Trevor can repair and service all types and brands of mowers.

Calves

If you already have a ride-on but want a new one, Langlands Honda Greytown offers trade-in deals.

HX Heifers up to $160.

Pigs MDC 1 weaner at $120, 1 at $70.

Sheep Ewes: Lyford 3 at $171, Bowie 1 Ram at $25, Feast 2 Ewes & 2 Lambs at $82, Concept & Creation 4 Ewes at $150, 1 Ewe at $80. Lambs: Concept & Creation 3 at $162, Mulligan 4 at $112, 6 at $138, Bader 3 at $100, 2 at $66, Todd

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4 at $100, 4 at $104, 2 at $66, Groves 8 at $146, Lyford 4 at $99, Kaiwaiwai Holdings 14 at $162, Sheridan 17 at $148, Bowie 16 at $100, Cross 14 at $133.

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So perhaps now is the time to buy that new ride-on with a selection of mowers in stock at Langlands Honda Greytown. There are over 30 models in the Husqvarna range which means there truly is something for everyone.

Cattle Glen Thorn 1 2yr HX In Calf Heifer at $1085, White 2 HX Steers at $820, Hopkins 5 wnr Ang Bulls at $350, Fraser 2 wnr Ang Steers at $370, Allen 5 wnr HX Steers at $480, Cremen 2 wnr HX Heifers at $510, 1 wnr HX Bull at $505. 1 Pup at $40. NOTE: LAST SALE 21ST DECEMBER 2018. FIRST SALE 11TH JANUARY 2019.

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46 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, December 12, 2018

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Roof Painting Roof Re-Screwing Roof Maintenance Property Maintenance Phone 06 377 4291 Mobile 027 665 9566 carlkitchenham@yahoo.com

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48 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Getting caught in the lie

Wai Write

Keith Allen It was early one Friday evening and Charles Black, the CEO of Black and White Ltd, poured over the report he had received from Henry the wages clerk. For some time, Charles had been concerned with the number of workers taking long weekends over and above the ones guaranteed by employment law and the ones granted by the firm on compassionate grounds As he went through the report he found that of his six employees only one had more than one extra long weekend during the current financial year. Five employees seemed to have genuine reasons for taking their extra day off. But their oldest recruit, Stephen, a married man with two young children: Stephanie, 8, and Thomas, 6, managed to accumulate an extra six days in the past 12 months. Studying the report before him, Charles could see that a superficial examination revealed that the reasons that Stephen gave for his extra days all seemed quite legitimate: family or personal sickness or bereavement. Henry’s notes on each incident were precise and detailed. Charles was just about to

playing golf and is not home yet. Can I get him to call when he gets home?” “No, thank you Stephanie, it is not that important. Perhaps you can tell me something. How is your Grandma?” “I don’t really remember her Mr Black. She died about five years ago when I was three. I am sorry to hear that Stephanie. Thank you for your help. Goodbye. Goodbye, Mr Black.” When Stephen arrived at work on Tuesday morning, he was summoned to Charles’ office and dismissed forthwith. No ifs, no buts, no maybes.

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call it a day and conclude that he had no reason to be concerned and that he was not being ripped off, when he had another look at Henry’s last note which read as follows. “Just as I and the rest of the staff were leaving for the day, I was approached by Stephen Brown who told me that his wife had rung to say that his mother had just died, and could he have Monday off. “I expressed mine and

the company’s condolences and suggested that he might also like to have another two or three days off. “He did not reply but made his way to the car park and drove off.” It was not until he had read that note several times that Charles realised what was bothering him. If his memory served him correctly Mrs Brown had died about five years ago. He remembers her

well and indeed it was her influence that helped secure Stephen’s job with the company. Charles reached for his address and phone number book and dialled for Stephen. It was young Stephanie who answered the phone. “Hello, Stephanie speaking.” “Hello, Stephanie, this is Mr Black. Can I speak with your dad? I am sorry Mr Black, but he is away

• Keith Allen is the chairman of the Blairlogie Writer’s Group. The group usually meets on the last Friday of each month in the Wairarapa Genealogy Society Rooms next to the Archive on Queen St in Masterton.

If you have a flair for writing, send your short stories (up to 600 words) to midweek@age.co.nz to be considered for publication.

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

WORDSEARCH

HEROES & VILLAINS

BUMPER WORDFIT

Can you find all the words hidden in the grid? Read backwards or forwards, up or down, or diagonally. The words will always be in a straight line. Cross them off the list as you find them.

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50 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Events

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Ruamahanga River Music Club Monthly Blackboard Concert: 7.30pm at the Gladstone Inn, $5 entry fee. Weather permitting it will be held on the verandah. For everyone interested in an entertaining evening of live music from some of Wairarapa’s foremost musicians, with great food from the chef. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Open to everyone for family history research, 79 Queen St, Masterton, 1-4pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 3774066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm,

at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Golden Oldies Christmas Party: At the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton, 1.30pm. Music by The Goldies Dance Band. Bring a small present for Santa’s sack, $5 entry plus a plate for afternoon tea. All welcome. DJ Anthem and Karaoke: A wide range of music guaranteed to keep you dancing the night away. Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 3726623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 3702197 or email: endless.summer.nz@ gmail.com Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library noon-2pm , no appointment necessary. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton,

opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Rebekah Farr: Departures, a poignant and topical exhibition, paintings exploring the themes of exile and migration until February 3. Artist talk at 11am. Rail Land – Anthonie Tonnon: A conceptual tour, celebrating some of the world’s most beautiful and miraculous passenger rail lines, at Aratoi, 2pm. Tickets from Eventfinda and door sales. Wairarapa Green Dollars: Market at the Masterton Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St. Call 377-0717.

Hillbilly to Hard Rock Music Group: Open mic gig, 1.30-4.30pm, St James Union Church Hall, 160 High St, Masterton. Call Paddy (027) 440-6056. Greytown Craft Market: At the St Johns Hall, Main St, 10am-3.30pm. Wairarapa hand-crafted gifts, knitting, fabric crafts and sewing, preserves, plants, fresh produce and flowers, cards, jewellery and much more. Call Wendy (06) 304-9287. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Open to everyone for family history research, 79 Queen St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 3726623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303.

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

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Rebekah Farr: Departures, a poignant and topical exhibition, paintings exploring the themes of exile and migration until February 3. New Arrivals: Acquisitions from the collection, at Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until February 27. See What I Can See NZ: Photography for the young and curious. At Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March 31. Hélène Carroll: Alphabet Series, at Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March 31. A child of Holocaust survivors, Carroll contrasts the alphabet with the Holocaust in her 26 paintings. Nga Aho Raranga: Textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection , 10am-4pm daily until April 28. Korowai, kahu kiwi, taniko, kete, puipui, poi, tukutuku and other woven taonga in Aratoi’s collection. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for

MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 yearsplus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 3704493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton,

10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call (022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 6.30pm at Cameron Community House. Call 0508 425-266. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome

in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Pam (027) 6699666. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 3774066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Cres hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 4987261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl (06) 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon

St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell (06) 222-4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Open Mic Night: 7.30-10pm at the Welsh Dragon Inn, 43 Fitzherbert St, Featherston. Call Jo and Mike (06) 308-9081. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm;

intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 3775518 or 377-1135. 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. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Featherston: 7.30pm. Call Mark (06) 306-6013 or (021) 0244-2870. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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ROTARY CLUB OF CARTERTON CHRISTMAS PARADE 2018

A huge Thank-you from the Rotary Club of Carterton Christmas Parade committee 2018 The Parade was a result of the wonderful support we received from the Carterton Community and businesses, and also from the wider Wairarapa area. Our success in running this parade is due to this support from many Companies and Individuals and we sincerely Thank you one and all. Thanks also go to the Carterton Volunteer Fire Brigade, Police, Carterton District Council. Surrey with Fringe. Carterton Memorial Club. Sargents Motor Cycles. Fern and Thistle Pipe Band. Masterton Municipal Brass Band, Judges. Mr Hooke r Bear alias George., The Woops a Daisy. and Wairarapa Diamonds marching Teams. Our Amazing Sponsors Wairarapa Times Age, More F.M. Premier Beehive NZ Ltd. Carterton New World. Braiden International Ltd, Plumbing World. Take Note Carterton. Other Sponsors were. Juken NZ. Flair Flooring xtra, Carterton Pharmacy, Masson Implement co Ltd, Mende Biotech. Shar pes Stockfeeds Ltd. Parkvale Mushrooms. Jacobsons Joinery. Jo & Kelly Real Estate. Seahorse No 1. Roseneath Life Care. WCM Legal. Smith Hare Ltd. Cheers Auto & Tyres. B&M Styles Ltd. GVElectrical. Pool Construction. PGG Wrightsons. NUMB1z. Cafe Ole. Ticehursts Timber. Erecta Fence. Matador Motel. L.J.Hooker Real Estate. Peter & Jenny Giddens. Barry Keys. Johner Wines, Tryst on High. Istanbul. Double Dollar+. Video Ezy. Paua Shop. Almos Book Shop. Sylkenwood. Clareville Nursery. South Wairarapa Vets. Cooper Farm Services. Tractors Chainsaw & Mowers. Carters. Hair Care Studio. Jewel Centre. Farm Source. Ray White. Bank NZ. Mirabelle Cafe. Property Brokers. Wild Oates. Head Quarters. Lavish. Wairarapa Electrical.. The Workshop. Clareville Bakery. Bal ter Bar & Kitchen. Breadcraft. Mitre 10 Mega. Peter King. D.G.Brewing. Special Thanks to Father Christmas for taking time of his busy schedule to attend our Parade along with his two beautiful Helpers Thank You everyone. lll We wish you a wonderful Christmas and a Very Happy New Year

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MASTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL FINAL REPRESENTATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE 2019 LOCAL ELECTIONS

Wairarapa College are looking for applications for a Head Coach for our Rugby 1st XV for 2019. The 1st XV play in the Wellington Premiership and are targeting top 4. Most fixtures are on Saturdays with trainings on a Tuesday and Thursday. The Head Coach will be answerable to the TiC of Rugby and be responsible for: Developing a high performing team by running challenging, fun, active and effective coaching sessions Planning programmes for coaching sessions Recruiting and developing a suitable coaching team Work with junior team coaches to develop coaching plans that will produce 1st XV standard players for future seasons Please submit your coaching philosophy and a brief resume of your coaching experience to: Mr Ryan Southey TiC Rugby Email: rsouthey@waicol.nz Applications close 14/12/18

On 24 September 2018 the Masterton District Council gave public notice of its final proposal for representation arrangements to apply for the Council for the local elections to be held on 12 October 2019. Notification of the right to appeal was also given. No appeals were received in respect of the resolution, therefore the representation arrangements for the Masterton District Council’s 2019 local elections will be the same as in the final proposal: Council Representation • The Council will comprise 10 members plus the mayor. • All members will be elected at large. • There will be no community boards. Further information Any queries regarding the Council’s decision should be directed to Tania Madden. • By phone 06 370 6300 • By email to mdc@mstn.govt.nz • By post to Masterton District Council, Attention - Tania Madden, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 • In person at our Customer Service Centre, 161 Queen Street, Masterton. Kathryn Ross Chief Executive 8 December 2018 We are Local Government WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

Wednesday, December 12, 2018 Classifieds Wairarapa Midweek

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Mauriceville School is a small rural school 20 minutes north of Masterton. We are looking to employ an experienced junior teacher to upskill by being trained as a Reading Recovery teacher. The position is fixed term for 2 hours/day plus training sessions for the 2019 year. Please contact office@mauriceville.school.nz for an application pack. The closing date for applications is Friday 21 December.

This is a new key role that is vital to the smooth running of our Small Animal Clinic in Masterton Attributes required: Team person Outgoing personality Honest and accurate Self-motivated with initiative Ambitious Thrives under pressure Can multi-task efficiently Previous experience in a Vet Practice Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Management of the vet nurse team Answering telephones and dealing with customers clearly and efficiently Reception duties including management of the Veterinary schedule All aspects of Veterinary Nursing duties as required One in four on the after-hours on-call roster Applications with CV and references to: The Manager Keinzley Agvet Limited P.O. Box 95 Carterton Or email desire@keinzley.co.nz

We are seeking to appoint a part time fixed term teacher to teach one day a week in a multi-level small country school classroom. This position requires excellent communication with another teacher who will be working four days a week in that classroom. PB4L knowledge and willingness to learn and develop accelerated literacy skills is required, excellent professional learning will be offered. The position is for the 2019 school year. Please email office@mauriceville.school.nz for an application form. Applications close Friday 21 December 2018.

QUALIFIED CARPENTER We are looking to employ a qualified carpenter to join our team starting February 2019 for minor building and small job work. • To work between 27-40 hours per week negotiable • LBP not needed • Van supplied • Need own hand tools and current full driver s licence If you think this would suit you, please email reception@borman.co.nz or ring Jen on 06 370 8692 for further information Applicants for this position should have residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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GENERAL MANAGER Kahungunu ki Wairarapa is an iwi organisation that is involved with creating, seeking, and responding to opportunities that will enable and assist our people to grow and develop. We are looking for a General Manager that has experience in working as a change agent or transition manager as we are looking to merge our organisation with the Ngati Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Settlement Iwi Development Trust. This role is based in our office in the Wairarapa therefore it is preferable that the successful candidate is based within the Wairarapa rohe. Having a key role not only in opportunities that will grow and develop our people but also in working with the Settlement Trust to ensure the transitioning of the two organisations is as seamless and as least disruptive as possible. What we are looking for: You will have the ability and experience to develop exceptional relationship skills. You will be an experienced negotiator and have strong communication skills. You will also be a team player and positive contributor to an iwi operational environment. What you will be responsible for: • Fiscally responsible for the ongoing growth and development of the organisation • Gaining new contracts that will affect the lives of our people • Meeting the needs of our contracts that we are presently operating • Identifying new strategies and opportunities that will grow our business and enable our people to grow • Negotiating and maintaining key relationships within the community • Developing a positive working relationship with the Settlement Trust • Developing the team for sustainable success What’s on offer: • The opportunity to work in an iwi space • An inclusive environment where you can really make a difference • Contribution to not only our organisation’s future but also the future for whanau, hapu and iwi If you are interested in applying for this role and believe you have the experience, skills and drive that we need in our growing business, please submit your covering letter and resume by 5 pm on Monday 24th December 2018. NB: 2 Referees and a Police Check will be required. Tuuta76@gmail.com or post to The Chairperson 187-189 Queen Street (rear office) PO Box 132 Masterton 5840 Ph: 06 377 5436

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Kapiti thrashes Red Star CRICKET

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Jake Beleski A 189-run loss to Kapiti Old Boys at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton on Saturday means Red Star are now the only team without a win in the Coastal Challenge Cup 50-over competition. The two teams were both winless ahead of Saturday’s clash, but Kapiti were able to celebrate after producing a dominant performance. After winning the toss and electing to bat, they made 291-9 from their 50 overs on the back of 133 from Jayden Miles. Red Star made early inroads to have the visitors in trouble at 15-2, but Miles held the innings together and carried his team through to a daunting target. When Miles was finally dismissed by Jeremy Osborne, the score was 255-7 and the damage had been done. Miles hit 11 boundaries and seven sixes in a remarkable display of power-hitting. The efforts of Kapiti’s middle order proved crucial in the end, with Patrick McNabb [39 off 59 deliveries] and Carter Andrews [25 off 24] playing excellent support

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SHORT SCOREBOARDS Kapiti Old Boys 291-9 [Jayden Miles 133; P Wootton 4-55] beat Red Star 102 all out [J Osborne 25; T Harris 4-10] by 189 runs. Wanganui United 2927 [Brendon Walker 67; Sanjay Patel 2-41] beat United 126 all out [Charles Morrison 40; Ryan Slight 4-31] by 166 runs.

Kapiti Old Boys’ Jayden Miles on his way to 133 as Red Star wicketkeeper Nathan Elliott watches on.

roles alongside Miles’ destructive innings. Osborne finished with 3-63 from nine overs for Red Star, while Patrick Wootton claimed 4-55 off his nine. Red Star were never in the hunt in their reply, with regular wickets seeing them slump to 31-3 and then 44-5. Osborne top scored with 25 off 36 deliveries, while

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the others to reach double figures were Zac Caldwell [21 off 26], Dion Knight [11 off 24] and Anthony Sprowson [11 off 15]. It was never going to be easy chasing a total close to 300, but with only four batsmen reaching double figures it becomes nearly impossible. Tom Harris did most of the damage for Kapiti, taking 4-10 from just 3.2

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overs, while Zack Benton chipped in with 3-21 from eight overs. Wairarapa’s other team in the Coastal Challenge Cup, United, were also well beaten on Saturday. Wanganui United batted first in that match and made 294, while United could only muster 160 in reply. Charles Morrison top scored for United with

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40, while Reece Hannam made 29. Sanjay Patel was the best bowler for United, taking 2-50. This weekend, both Wairarapa teams will be on the road, with Red Star taking on Marist at Tasman Tanning Park, and United going up against Paraparaumu Cricket Club at Kena Kena Park.

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