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Sending love to elderly EMILY NORMAN Car crash victim Rachael MacKenzie has channelled her spare time recovering from her injuries to bring joy to lonely people in rest homes this Christmas. The Masterton mother, who was badly injured in a Pownall St crash several weeks ago, has volunteered her weeks oﬀ work as a literacy tutor to coordinate the collection of Christmas cards in the region. As part of a nationwide initiative, Sending Love, these cards will be distributed to rest homes throughout Wairarapa with the aim of making sure nobody feels alone this Christmas. It is the ﬁrst

time this particular project, Sending Love, has been done, Rachael said. It was the brainchild of an Auckland mother and her 5-year-old son, and has taken off around the country. “It’s made my Christmas really, because I’ve had a bit of a crap year,” she said looking back on the early November collision in which her car was totalled, and her clavicle was broken. That she wasn’t more injured in the car crash is “a bit of a miracle really”, she said. She was in the wrong place at the wrong time. “Or maybe the right place at the right time depending on how you look at it.” Just before the incident, she had been helping a man who had fallen into a nearby creek. “He had this huge gash in his arm and he was half-dressed and freezing cold because he was wet. “We tucked him into my flatmate’s ute, and I had got in my car and turned around to go home. “I saw a police officer coming out of Michael St, and thought he was probably looking for the man who had fallen and so I pulled over.” As Rachael pulled to the side of the road, an out-of-control car came speeding down Pownall St, crashing into her

vehicle, which was then shunted into the nearby police car. “The airbag had just clipped the top of my nose and my lip. “It was somewhat of a miracle really. “So since then I’ve just been stir-crazy because I usually work, and have contact with lots of people.” When Rachael heard about the nationwide Christmas card initiative, Sending Love, she knew that would be the cure for her idle hands. Already, hundreds of cards have been crafted and donated to the cause via a drop-oﬀ box at the Masterton Library. Some of Rachael’s personal favourites were cards made by schoolchildren that said things like, “To a kind loving soul...”, and “Dear lovely reader… Hope you have a lovely day…”. “It’s so nice that people are just really taking this on board,” Rachael said. “People have taken hours to make these handmade cards. “It’s just really amazing…just pompoms, glitter, and everything that is Christmassy.” Carterton mother Lucy Adlam, who coordinates an intergenerational playgroup in the region has also jumped on board with the initiative, organising collection boxes at Carterton, and South Wairarapa libraries. For more information about Sending Love, visit sendinglove.co.nz.

Rachael MacKenzie is coordinating a collection of Christmas cards for rest homes. PHOTO/EMILY NORMAN

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I have a terrible fear of deep water, and because of this, I have never really been a fan of swimming in open water. It’s unpredictable, normally too cold for my liking, and brushing my foot against something I can’t see makes me want to pass out. I can remember this fear starting at the age of 10 when I was thrown in the deep-end, quite literally, after being nominated to participate in a school Aquathon event. This involved a stint of running, followed by a swim in the open water (at low tide), and back to the run. I’d never been past my hips at the beach, and since people kept assuring me it was shallow water, I thought I’d be ﬁne. Well, half a minute into my wade through the water, the beach ﬂoor dropped. I couldn’t reach the bottom, the water wasn’t clear, and I could feel something slimy brush past my leg. No thanks. One panic attack later and after being rescued by a lifeguard, crying my eyes out, I vowed to never go in deep water again.

And though I meant this literally, I think it was from that moment that I applied the same pledge to all aspects of my life. I did not want to be in over my head. I did not want to go out of my comfort zone. And I never wanted to ﬁnd myself out of my depth ever. Now, more than a decade on I realise that these rules only held me back from fun. Last week, I said goodbye to my fear of open water, and went diving at Tora with my partner, See, I’ve always loved the beach, just not the whole… sea part. Suited up in my new wetsuit from the Warehouse, I waddled my way out to the shallow rock pools. It grew deeper, and cooler – but the cool water was comforting on that blistering hot day. Before long I dunked under. There was seaweed tangling my feet, rocks and coral brushing against my exposed ankles, and… wow the seaweed has a beautiful iridescence under the water… I never knew that. The water was clear, the sights were beautiful. I was in love, and I wanted more. This was living. Conquer your fears, for you might just ﬁnd something you love.

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Crowds gathered on the weekend to soak up the fun. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

One of New Zealand’s largest travelling events, The Extravaganza Fair, drew in crowds from around Wairarapa on the weekend as it parked up at Masterton’s Queen Elizabeth Park. There was an abundance of market stalls, arts and craft, food, music, entertainment, and tiny homes for the community to enjoy, including

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East side celebrates park EMILY NORMAN McJorrow Park in Masterton East was buzzing on Saturday as the community gathered to celebrate how far the park had come. The park, which had previously been described as “the poor cousin” of other town parks, is complete with barbecues, seats, and new play equipment, and has been a dream in the works for several years. Laurie Williams, chairman of the East Side community group said early last year a community hui was held where East Side residents came together to “express their wants, needs, desires, and dreams for the community”. “I joined the group following this through and we drew up an action plan – if you want to make God laugh, show him your plans,” he said. The main goal of the development was to encourage a caring, connected community “where people live with pride”. “We want to bring the community together. “We don’t need a big reason, but we have a big reason here today to celebrate the park,” he said on Saturday. Connecting Communities Wairarapa

A Samoan youth group from Assemblies of God (AOG) performing.

community development coordinator Maria Bennett said the result seen now at McJorrow Park was “the dream a year ago”. “So, to see this all happen today and to see the additions to the park has been truly amazing. “The community are using the park more with the barbecue here, and it’s

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bringing whanau out. “That was the whole idea – bringing whanau out to enjoy family time. I’m stoked to see it all happen.” As the coordinator focusing on Masterton East, Maria is based at Te Awhina Cameron Community House with Donna Gray, “and our jobs are intricately combined – we work so well as a team”.

Former Makoura College principal Tom Hullena, who now works in the role of special projects leader for education and community development at Masterton District Council, said McJorrow Park was a prime example of a partnership between the community and council. “It demonstrates the new focus by council which is community-led development, and council-supported development. “This has come about from a combination of the East Side community group, a team from council, working in the space of community development, and Connecting Communities Wairarapa. “Back in the day when I was growing up, a lot of sport was played here. “That all died away, and then all there was were a couple of see-saws and a couple of swings. “Now they have a community barbecue, lights so the kids can play sport late at night, tables, chairs, and great play equipment.” During the celebrations on Saturday, there was live music, entertainment, a free barbecue, face painting, and a kitchen fire display hosted by the Masterton Fire Service.

Young adults graduate with ‘licence to work’ EMILY NORMAN Eleven young Wairarapa people graduated from a youth employability programme this month, giving them a “licence to work”. The Licence to Work (L2W) graduation, held at the Carterton Events Centre, was a celebration of the success of the young adults who had completed the programme, a cross sector, business-led initiative that was designed to respond to business and industry concerns that young people may not be developing the soft skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Josie Whaanga, the project lead for Wairarapa Youth Education and Training in Employment (YETE), said the Youth Employability Programme essentially connected youth to business and organisations by finding ways young people can contribute productively and integrating them into the world of work. “These young people have participated in interactive employability teaching and learning sessions with their L2W facilitator, completed at least 20 hours of community service work, and at least 80 hours of work experience in a local business. “When the programme is completed the

young people attain the Licence to Work Achievement Certificate and a Portfolio that details their performance, both excellent resources to show prospective employers along with their CV.” She said L2W was designed for all young people, regardless of what their chosen place of study at tertiary level may be. Apprentices, university, polytechnic, and other tertiary graduates all had one end goal in common, she said. “And that is to gain employment in their chosen field of study. “Employability and work readiness skills are needed by everyone.” Chair of YETE, former Makoura College Principal Tom Hullena, said there was a “big shift” in local businesses valuing the importance of supporting young people into work. “One of the exciting things that is happening is that local employers are recognising that they have a role to play,” he said. “They are essentially opening up their businesses and being prepared to commit time and energy into shaping young people develop what is necessary to be successful in the workplace.” From the growing list of local

Graduates of the Wairarapa Youth Education and Training in Employment’s Licence to Work (L2W) programme. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

businesses now connected with YETE, 21 out of the 73 are signed up in formal “youth friendly business partnerships”. Josie said the high level of “social consciousness” among local employers was very encouraging. “I think what it demonstrates is that a lot of businesses want to invest and give

back to their own communities, while also recognising that they’ve got an ageing workforce and young people will be the ones coming through filling those gaps.” This is the first year that the L2W programme has run in the Wairarapa and consequently the first graduation of its kind.

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Town Hall: What’s happening? EMILY NORMAN

A new performing arts centre and boutique hotel is on the cards for Masterton, following the indefinite closure of the earthquake-prone Town Hall and Municipal Building. The 100-year-old structure was closed in June last year after an engineering report from Masterton-based structural engineers LGE Consulting found it did not meet required earthquake standards. Some parts of the building are as low as 18 per cent of the building code. Now, the Masterton District Council has confirmed it will begin public consultation in the new year regarding the future of the Town Hall and municipal building, with all possible options on the table for discussion. Mayor Lyn Patterson said it was vital that such a significant decision about the future of the town hall was made with community support. “The future of our Town Hall and municipal building is one of the most important decisions facing this council and it will only be made following close consultation with the community,” she said. “The cost estimates we have obtained indicate that strengthening the existing

New options are being discussed for Masterton’s Town Hall and Municipal Building.

structures or building a new performing arts and events centre will both be around $15 million. “We have asked the Masterton public which they would prefer as part of our current Long-Term Plan pre-engagement

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survey, and those responses will help to shape our major consultation next year. “In the meantime, some preliminary work is being undertaken to establish what options exist, so we can ask our community how they would like to

proceed. One possibility is the development of the existing Town Hall and municipal building into a boutique hotel, with a new events and performing arts centre being built alongside. “We have received some expressions of interest from Wellington developers who are keen to explore this option,” Mrs Patterson said. “We have also begun discussions with representatives from our performing arts community regarding their future needs. “We could potentially turn the existing building into an events centre, or build a new structure on the site which might also be used for conferences. “There are plenty of options to be considered, and nothing has been ruled in or out at this stage. “We need to get this right, which is why the community consultation process will be vital in guiding council in the right direction.” Since the Town Hall closed, council staff have been working in the former ANZ building in Queen St and in the Public Trust Building on the Chapel St/ Lincoln Rd corner, however a few have remained working out of the northern end of the Municipal Building which passed structural tests.

Hardships remain in ‘boom time’ EMILY NORMAN Wairarapa’s “boom time” doesn’t mean hardships in the region have disappeared, according to Connecting Communities Wairarapa’s general manager. Though she admits she is still fairly new to the role, Gretchen Saulbrey has seen the difference a little help can make in the lives of people who are struggling. “Amongst all the excitement of new people moving to the area, buildings going up and new businesses opening, there are residents across the province who are experiencing genuine difficulties – both financial and social,” she said. “Many people who come to us need help with basic life skills – managing money, running a home, meal planning, formfilling and attending appointments.” She said while Connecting Communities Wairarapa was probably most known for its work in organising community events, the organisation’s overall focus was to develop successful and resilient communities throughout the region. This would never be achieved without first helping the most vulnerable residents with their hardships. Gretchen said research had shown that residents “feeling connected” was the key to building strong communities so they

could work together to overcome any adversity – be it to help neighbours with person problems and day-to-day tasks, quell anti-social behaviour, or cope with a natural disaster. Hence, Connecting Communities Wairarapa (CCW), which is largely funded by Masterton District Council, is now calling for volunteers from to give a little of their time to help their fellow residents. “If those who have these skills can help their neighbours become independent in these areas we believe all Wairarapa communities will be the better for it,” Gretchen said. “There is all this great stuff happening in the Wairarapa, but then we do have these pockets of people that are struggling. “We see a thriving community lending its support to a neighbouring community that may be struggling as a great way to build strength across the whole Wairarapa region.” Glenda Seville, Building Financial Capability Co-ordinator for CCW said three main services were offered to help people overcome social or financial hardships. “We’ve got three services, Building Financial Capabilities – a budgeting service, Supergrans, which is based

on learning life skills, and we’ve got Strengthening Families which is about bringing families and agencies together to strengthen the services being offered to them. “There’s actually a big need out there financially. “It’s blown our minds really. “We find that the people have come in for budgeting advice, and need so much more, which we are able to help them with. “But all of our services rely on volunteer support.” For more information about volunteering with Connecting Communities Wairarapa contact Glenda on 021 308 719, email glenda@ connectingcommunities.org.nz or visit www.connectingcommunities.org.nz. All volunteers will be interviewed and policechecked. Full training will be given. Connecting Communities Wairarapa co-ordinates a network of professional and social services, developmental and youth programmes and community initiatives to help strengthen individuals, and their neighbourhoods. Its aim is to ensure that every Wairarapa resident has the opportunity to live well – and to do so independently.

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Food bank holiday-ready EMILY NORMAN

Masterton FoodBank’s Christmas holiday stocks are looking great, according to coordinator Lyn Tankersley. And it is thanks to the contributions through the food bank’s annual street appeal, and ongoing donations to the charity. Earlier this week, Lyn and other volunteers picked up trolleys full of fresh produce from Countown in Masterton, ready to give to those most in need in the community. “The appeal was fantastic. It was up on last year and we’ve had lots of stuff come in after the appeal, which is really great,” she said. “The shelves are looking really full and that will get us through right to early-mid next year.” She said the contributions to FoodBank varied every day, and encouraged people to commit to weekly

donations to supermarket bins. “We would really love people to have FoodBank donations as a weekly habit. “When you buy your groceries, buy one more thing like a can of spaghetti or baked beans, and pop them into the supermarket bins. “If people get into the habit of doing that each week, it gives us an ongoing contribution and a good supply of food coming in.” Businesses around Masterton had been fantastic and generous to Masterton FoodBank, Lyn said. “The whole community has been amazing. We have people who give regularly every week, and that’s really great. “The supermarkets, bakeries, and cafes around town have been great giving us produce at the end of the day that’s still good, but not good enough to sell. “We just love it.”

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Midwife shortage concerns EMILY NORMAN

Rural Martinborough resident Nikita Jackson, 21. PHOTO/EMILY NORMAN

No one is feeling the strain of Wairarapa’s Midwife shortage more so than Nikita Jackson. The 21-year-old who lives in rural Martinborough is pregnant with her second baby. But with no success in finding a Lead Maternity Carer (LMC), to visit her home, she has been forced to travel more than an hour to Wairarapa Hospital for checkups. And she’s not even sure if she will be able to secure a midwife for postnatal care once she has given birth. Nikita lives on White Rock Rd with her partner, a sheep and beef farmer, and there is no mobile phone coverage. She said this had contributed to her inability to secure one of the few available LMCs in Wairarapa. “No one wants to come out this far. “There’s heaps of communities out rural, Ngawi, Gladstone, Castlepoint… so I know I can’t be the only one going through this. “If I am, then everyone else has found my midwife,” she joked. “You’ve got to be able to have some sort of support for the career and lifestyle you have chosen.” A silver lining for Nikita is that this won’t be her first delivery, but after having two miscarriages, “it’s always in the back of my mind, what if something was to go wrong”. It was only last week that she had a midwife confirmed at Wairarapa Hospital after actively looking for about a month. She is now 18 weeks pregnant. Find Your Midwife, a website that lists the availability of 11 Wairarapa LMCs, showed that out of a combined 88 months up to and including July, there are only four months listed as “available” between the 11 midwives,

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As often seems to be the way in Wairarapa we have landed with a big smack bang into summer! For those of you who love the hot summer months, you will be overjoyed … but for some of us, not so much. The prediction is for some long hot months, and although we can never guarantee that’s going to happen, it’s time to be putting some thought into how we are going to help our gardens survive, especially with the water restrictions in place. Here’s some important things you can do: One of the very ÿ rst things you can do to help your plants survive is to ensure that they are “hard enough” to cope. Plants are like us; without the essential nutrients in their diet they’ll be prone to pest & disease and perform poorly. Wally’s Fruit & Flower Power helps with this because it has two crucial elements to plant health & survivial; Magnesium & Potassium. Magnesium helps chlorophyll production by converting sunlight into

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For very susceptible plants it’s simple to put some shade cloth over them. You don’t have to buy a whole roll because we sell this by the metre. Help your plants and don’t let them become a victim of our summer days … too often we have customers in replacing plants that could have been saved with a bit of time and thought.

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• Water the soil not the foliage to prevent water wastage & fungus problems • Water using dripper/soaker hoses (even better have these on a timer)

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Changing seasons

Grace Galley, 11, of Carterton School uses her ÿ ngers to add detail to her art at Number 23 gallery. PHOTO/EMILY NORMAN

The changing of seasons to a classic Wairarapa summer has also brought about a change in one of Carterton’s art spaces. The organisers of Number 23 art gallery on Holloway St like to keep things interesting by changing things up each season, showing oﬀ the work done by a selection of talented Wairarapa artists. Artist and “shopkeeper” Jane Giles said the gallery had evolved out of an initiatve called Wai Art Scape, which sought to introduce local art into businesses around

Carterton District Council representatives met with KiwiRail leaders last week to discuss the progress that had been made cutting down the amount of time train shunting in the Waingawa industrial hub blocked the roads. Most of the improvements had been made near the intersection of Norfolk Rd and Waingawa Rd, with trains only blocking that level crossing for less than a couple of minutes at a time. KiwiRail’s North Island operations leader Mark Heissenbuttel said the set up was unusual. “It’s not often we do shunting on the main line. That’s the issue.” Traﬃc could pass when the road was unobstructed with the help of KiwiRail workers, who would walk from the secured

the region. “I had to use my house as a depot, and that got a bit tedious,” Jane said. Number 23 is very simply named after its address on Holloway St near the Events Centre – the site was most recently an auction house. Children’s art classes are also run out of the space, with many students from Carterton School taking part this year. Number 23 is open Wednesday through to Saturday.

train up and down the track to manually turn oﬀ the alarm bells and allow traﬃc to pass. It was down to about eight minutes, metres down the road at the level crossing on Norman Ave. Carterton Mayor John Booth said he was impressed by how quickly KiwiRail had responded and that he was no longer receiving complaints about the shunting. However, there were still big questions around what the future of Carterton’s industrial hub will look like. Carterton District Council will take months to investigate what changes should be made to that intersection following the collision of a train and logging truck on October 20. Although Carterton District Council chief executive Jane Davis said some of the markings could be repainted almost immediately. The speed of trains at the Norman Ave level crossing remains 40kmh following the crash and would remain that way until the investigation was completed.

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What a blast! On Sunday 3rd December Carterton came together to celebrate its people, the year that’s been and the beginning of summer! Holloway Street was closed, food trucks supplied delicious summer cuisine and The Shenanigans provided the entertainment.

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We loved being able to host this inaugural event and were thrilled with the wonderful turnout!

CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY On Wednesday 22nd November, Councillors, local iwi, friends and family celebrated twelve local residents becoming New Zealand Citizens. The South End School Kapa Haka performed moving waiata and haka to welcome the new citizens. Congratulations to you all!

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FREE WAI-FI SUMMER EVENING SIZZLE Carterton Free WaiFi is now available along High Street!

The initiative was spearheaded by the Carterton District Council Economic Advisory Group earlier this year, with the aim of having the service available prior to Christmas. With WiFi receivers located between Carrington Park and Wild Oats, users should experience good coverage.

To celebrate the ÿ rst day of summer and to promote the community BBQ at Carrington Park, Carterton Lions Club and the Carterton District Council hosted a FREE sausage sizzle for Junior Wairarapa Cricket teams and park goers.

Users can connect to the Carterton Free WaiFi via their WiFi settings on their devices.

We couldn’t have asked for better weather! Thank you to everyone that came along.

WATER RESTRICTIONS NOW IN PLACE Carterton District Council is imposing water restrictions on the use of the Town Water Supply, due to the lack of rain fall and the current low level of rivers and streams. Water restrictions came in to force on Monday 27th November. Hand-held hosing and sprinkler use only, is permitted:

Carterton District Library is running its Adult Reading Challenge in 2018. Read and review ten books from a range of twenty categories over the year, and be in to win a fabulous prize. Register at Carterton District Library, pick up your review booklet and start planning your reading for the New Year.

 Even numbered properties on even numbered days.  Odd numbered properties on odd numbered days. Notice also applies to rural addresses connected to Town Water Supply and will be upgraded to a total hosing ban if we cannot reduce the current demand on our water supply.

INFORMATION ON HIGH ST This Christmas and New Year period visitors to Carterton will be able to get information about local attractions and events from a trial kiosk situated in the Heart of Arts shop on High Street. CDC is supporting a group of volunteers to run the information kiosk while the Information Centre situated in the

Registrations are open now for the Summer Reading Programmes! Wild About Reading encourages readers aged 2-12 to enjoy books and earn cool prizes, whilst Bookscape gets older readers (age 10+) to explore their reading in a little more depth and earn free books along the way. Contact Carterton District Library on 06 379 4080 to register today!

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Congratulations to our colouring competition winner – Sarah Clarke. She submitted a magniÿ cent entry. We know her prize pack of materials will be well used!

Carterton Event Centre is closed over the Christmas break. The kiosk will be open from Sunday 24 December to Tuesday 2nd of January and closed on Christmas day. The Information Centre will re-open in the Events Centre Wednesday 3rd January.

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Admiring galaxies galore Nick Sault Sky Watch

This is a good time to see our two closest galaxies, providing you can stay up late enough to get a dark sky. After 11.30pm should be okay. I’ll probably be tucked up, but you late revellers can get to see these enigmatic objects (but please don’t drive out to a dark place if you have had more than a few bevvies). The large and small Magellanic clouds, often referred to as LMC and SMC, are named after the guy who ran the first round the world voyage – Ferdinand Magellan in 1519 to 1522. In the days when I used to chase around the night skies at all late times, I read that Magellan was the first to record these two “dwarf galaxies”. But I understand now that they were recorded previously all over the human world, where people had access to the southern skies. And it is certain that Maori used them for navigation. As you can see from the picture, they are considerably smaller than our Milky Way galaxy. However, “small” is a relative term. LMC is about 14,000 light years across and SMC about half that. Bearing in mind that one light-year is about 10 trillion kilometres, you can see what I mean. They are close by us in galactic terms –

Magellanic Clouds and the Milky Way.

160,000 light years and 200,000. If you recall my article a few weeks ago in which I mentioned the great Andromeda galaxy, that’s our next nearest at more than 2 million light years away. The LMC and SMC were once considered satellites of our Milky Way, but are now thought to be just passing by. However, passing by on that scale takes a few billion years, so don’t expect to see them moving in your lifetime.

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So, now you want to know where to look. After 11pm in the next week or so, stand looking due south. Then look halfway to overhead. The galaxies look like small clouds, the LMC on the left of centre and the SMC on right. If the sky is clear enough and dark enough you will see them. LMC is not far off the giant star

Canopus, second brightest in the sky. Further to your left (east) the Milky Way curves from low in the southern sky then rises somewhat across the east. Besides Canopus, that vista takes in Alpha Centauri above the southern horizon, right across the eastern sky to brightest Sirius and the unmistakeable belted hunter, Orion, in the north-east. It’s a glorious time to be out there. Up next: A Christmas star.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Wairarapa Midweek

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

A tribute to great women It’s Only Me

Graeme Burnard

I read a piece of graﬃti once which said, “women who strive to be equal to men, lack ambition”. How true, I hear you ladies say. Well actually, I don’t agree with that statement because I think women are already superior to men and I am not afraid to say it out loud! My wife runs rings around me when it comes to stamina, patience, kindness, logic and hard work. Sorry darling, I didn’t mention cooking but we won’t go there! I make no apologies for regularly mentioning my mother in my column, because in my eyes she was an extraordinary woman. But she was no diﬀerent than all the other country women in our community. She was equally at home in overalls and gumboots as she was in a beautiful dress. She would drive the tractor, milk the cows, make hay or silage, cook all the meals, do the housework, and made most of our clothes (shorts, shirts and knitted jerseys). She was nurse, doctor, councillor, and disciplinarian to us kids. She was a fantastic cook and baker, and did all her own bottling and preserves. She did the most beautiful tapestry, crochet, spinning and patchwork quilting. For more than 20 years she singlehandedly catered for 60 people on Boxing Day.

A woman showing her grandchildren how to do bottling and preserves. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

She and dad raised three adopted children and fostered numerous others. When someone needed help in the district, the ﬁrst person on the spot was my mother. And, not to slacken oﬀ on Sundays, they were both Sunday School teachers. Dad was no slouch either. An award-winning farmer and very prominent in the community but ask him to boil and egg or vacuum the lounge and I think he would have had a coronary on the spot. It wasn’t that he wouldn’t do it, but I

actually don’t think he would have known what to do! So, ladies, my end of year column is a tribute to you all. If it wasn’t for you what a sorry place this world would be. And just to make you smile, here is what the experts thought about women in the 30s. Quoted from the 1939 Book of Hints and Wrinkles. The Housewife’s Personal appearance. “Try to look cheerful. Your outlook on life is closely interwoven

with your personal appearance so watch yourself and cultivate the habit of looking happy, contented and cheerful. “Smile and don’t frown or scowl or worry over triﬂes.” And to you pregnant ladies, again quoted from the same book, “High-heeled shoes must be discarded because they are a strain on the abdomen and may harm the baby. “If you can give up smoking during the pregnancy so much the better. “In any event, limit yourself to three cigarettes a day.” Happy Christmas to you all.

Jody Direen Best Country Music Artist Vodafone Music Awards 2017

FRI 12TH, SAT 13TH, SUN 14TH JANUARY 2018

Wairarapa Country Music Festival proudly presents Jody Direen - New Zealand’s Queen of Country. Contemporary country music artist Jody Direen headlines the 2018 Wairarapa Country Music Festival at picturesque Tauherenikau Racecourse. Jody’s songs and performance are high energy country with a pop and rock in˜ uence. Her current album "Shake Up" won the Tui Award for Best Country Album while single “Gimme the Beat” was No 1 on the New Zealand Heat

Seekers and i-Tunes Country charts. Jody has opened for Kenny Rogers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and most recently LeAnn Rimes and Scotty McCreery. FOR TICKETS Three day passes are available now. For only $40 enjoy a full days entertainment on the Saturday including Jody’s Saturday night spectacular alongside Coopers Run, Gerry Lee and much much more. Go to www.eventÿ nda.co.nz or phone eventÿ nda 0800 289 849.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT

www.tauherenikau.co.nz/country-music-festival/

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REOPENING OF THE MASTERTON

CENTRE

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND HOW YOU CAN HELP.

The Royal New Zealand SPCA is delighted to announce the partial reopening of the animal care and adoption centre at 299 Ngaumutawa Road, Solway, Masterton. This partial reopening has been made possible through a generous grant from Masterton District Council and will operate a six-month pilot project.

WHAT SERVICES WILL BE OFFERED?

At present, the Masterton Centre is open on Saturdays and Sundays for animal adoptions only, however from Friday 5TH January 2018, the Centre will be open on Friday nights from 3–7pm for adoptions and animal viewings. However, if you are seeking advice regarding an animal, volunteering or just general information, please ring 0800 INSPECTOR at any time. Incoming animals (i.e. stray and surrendered) will be done though a managed entry process where a pre-approval is required before an animal is taken into care. A weekly pick-up service from the Masterton Centre will take these animals to the SPCA Veterinary Hospital for further care, desexing and

microchipping. The Masterton Centre will also be used to host campaigns such as desexing, microchipping and/ or vaccinating. The current Inspectorate service o˜ered by the Wellington Centre will continue to operate.

WHAT IS THE MANAGED ENTRY PROCESS?

By way of disease control and to avoid overcrowding, the SPCA uses a process called managed entry. The SPCA endeavours to manage stray animals within the community using resources such as paper collars, lost & found posters, social media engagements and dedicated lost & found web pages. 60-70% of lost stray cats are resolved with the use of paper collars and avoid the animal unnecessarily being displaced. Once these options have been exhausted, the animals are placed on a stray list and brought into the Centre when space and resources allow. Similarly, the responsibility is placed back on owners looking to surrender their animal, by requesting them to try to rehome their animal through other means, or resolve behavioural issue through education, and only as a last resort will the SPCA accept the animal after a full medical check has been performed.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU FIND AN INJURED, VERY YOUNG OR STRAY ANIMAL.

If you ÿnd a very young, injured or stray animal, please call toll free 0800 INSPECTOR (0800 467732) for assistance. This is a 24-hour assisted number.

www.wairarapaspca.org.nz

HOW YOU CAN HELP?

Your local Council should be contacted in the event of wandering, stray or menacing dogs. The SPCA does not o˜er support for this.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO SURRENDER YOUR ANIMAL TO SPCA.

If you wish to surrender your animal to the SPCA, please call toll free 0800 INSPECTOR (0800 467732) for assistance.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT TO REPORT AN ACT OF CRUELTY.

Please call toll free 0800 INSPECTOR (0800 467732) for immediate assistance.

 Hold a fundraiser and donate the money to SPCA.  Become a member.  Become a volunteer.  Lend a hand – working bees are always welcome.  Be a supporter of our desexing and microchipping campaigns.  Donate your unwanted newspapers, sheets, towels & animal toys to the SPCA.  Support national fundraising campaigns such as Annual Appeal and Cupcake Day.  Adopt your animal from the SPCA; do not buy from unknown sources.  Donate your unwanted clothing and household items to the Op Shop.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU WANT ANY QUESTIONS? TO MAKE A DONATION. Check out the web site

Please call (04) 3897387. The Fundraising team will be on hand to take your donation.

www.wairarapaspca.org.nz

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO THE CENTRE AFTER THE 6˜MONTH PILOT PROJECT IS OVER?

Call (04) 3898044 or toll free 0800 INSPECTOR (0800 467732)

Visit the Op Shop at 87 Chapel Street, Masterton for assistance

The SPCA receives no government funding and the one-o˜ generous Grant from the Masterton District Council is not enough for the SPCA to reopen the Centre on a full-time, permanent basis. The SPCA relies heavily on the good-will and support of the community, and so the ongoing support of the community is critical to the survival of the Wairarapa Centre.

CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS Friday 22ND & Saturday 23RD December, 10am-4pm Sunday 24TH Dec, Closed Saturday 30TH & Sunday 31ST December, 10am-4pm Friday 5TH January 2018, 3-7pm Saturday 6TH & Sunday 7TH January 2018, 10am-4pm

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Elder finds support for independence at Enliven home

Margaret Jesson as Joan Crawford, and Rita Ann Penhale as Bette Davis.

PHOTO/ESTHER BUNNING

Bette & Joan EMILY NORMAN

A strong portrayal of two Hollywood stars was delivered on the opening night of Bette and Joan at Harlequin Theatre last Thursday. The Anton Burge play, Bette and Joan, was set in 1962 on a B lot at Warner Brothers Studios. Screen legends of the 1930s and 1940s Bette Davis, and Joan Crawford are in adjacent dressing rooms, between takes on the set of Whatever Happened to Baby Jane. Bette, played by Rita Ann Penhale, and Joan, played by Margaret Jesson had a decades-long rivalry that was unmatched by anyone in Hollywood, and neither

hold back in dishing out the insults and practical jokes during the play. The abrupt and snide remarks from Bette were a highlight, as well as ‘Joan’s’ dynamic performance, switching between laughter and tears seamlessly. The actors’ performance on opening night at Harlequin Theatre was enjoyed by a small, but enthusiastic crowd, and it was the first time the play was performed in the Southern Hemisphere. With only a six-week rehearsal period to learn a play mixed with monologue and dialogue, it was decided to stick with New Zealand accents, which did not detract from the play’s overall context. The play is showing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8pm this week.

WIN BRING ELI HOME

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When Masterton woman Molly Hammersley moved in to a rest home, she didn’t expect her mobility to improve, but it has. The 93-year-old moved into Enliven’s Kandahar Home in Roberts Road in Masterton in June. Thinking she’d have to adjust her lifestyle to suit the home, Molly has been pleasantly surprised to learn that Kandahar Home staff are determined to help residents like her live life on their own terms. “I’d always said I’d only move in to a rest home when I could no longer do the things I wanted to do, but since I’ve been here, I’ve actually done all sorts of things,” says the elder. “I used to have a walker, but being here, my walking is improving and now I just get this [walking stick] out and walk everywhere and anywhere.” Molly notes that the staff have also gone above and beyond to support her sewing hobby. “Everyone here has been so friendly and encouraging, bringing me materials and spare items from around the home to unpick - I’m hoping to turn them all into pin cushions to sell at the home’s craft centre.” Kandahar Home manager Peter Newman says supporting elders to stay independent, in a way that’s right for them, is a focus for staff. “It’s amazing to see how well elders can do with just a little bit of extra help, and a lot of residents tell us they’ve actually found it easier to keep doing the things they love here than when they were living alone,” he says.

Kandahar Home resident Molly Hammersley (pictured) has learnt that the staff at Enliven’s Kandahar Home in Masterton are determined to help residents live life on their own terms. “That’s because we’re committed to supporting the residents here to maintain their independence in any way we can – even just helping to tend a resident’s garden when they fall ill or going out and finding hard-to-get ingredients for a passionate resident cook’s favourite recipe can make all the difference. “It’s no surprise to see elders thrive and grow in confidence when their supported to maintain control over their lives.” Enliven’s Kandahar Home provides rest home and hospital level care, while sister-site Kandahar Court provides secure dementia care in a home-like environment. Short-term respite and health recovery care is also available. For more information call the friendly team on 06 370 0447 or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.

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Phone 06 378 8699 146 - 148 Queen Street, Masterton

OPENING HOURS Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm Saturday 9.00am-3.00pm Sundays 10am - 2pm

Product offers valid until Monday 20th November 2017. Delivery and installation fees may apply. Savings - actual savings may vary between stores. ‘Raincheck’ - some products advertised may not be displayed in all stores but subject to availability a ‘Raincheck’ can be issued holding the advertised price upon delivery. All efforts have been made to comply with the Fair Trading Act, relating to product and pricing. Props and accessories shown with products are not included. Spend $100 or more and accumulate 5 cents per litre of fuel. Spend $500 or more and accumulate 20 cents per litre of fuel. **Valid personal AA Membership card or AA Smartfuel card must be present at time of purchase. Offer only applies to qualifying purchases of appliances in a single transaction. Offer excludes purchase of gift cards, Apple & gaming products, Miele whiteware, second hand or clearance items, purchases through an insurance claim, or lay-by purchase or

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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING SORTED AT SCENTED

GOLD FOR GREYTOWN SAUSAGES

Nestled between The French Baker and Wild Grey Fox in gorgeous Greytown you’ll find - ‘Scented’, Greytown’s newest store - bringing you amazing bath and body products and all things SCENTED.

Greytown Butchery owners Gavin Green and Julie Fairbrother have proven they’re making some of New Zealand’s best bangers, yet again.

OUT & ABOUT IN

GREYTOWN

In store you will find lots of brands you know and love including The Aromatherapy Company, Ecoya, Linden Leaves, Ethique and The BonBon Factory to name a few.

The couple won gold medals for their beef flavoured sausage and precooked saveloy, and bronze for their black pudding sausage at the 2017 Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition.

The perfect place to indulge yourself or someone special. Stocking fillers and gifts from just $3. Come and see us soon at 81 Main Street Greytown!

Over the past decade Greytown Butchery has won many medals at the Competition including three golds in 2014.

Beef flavoured

Indulge yourself or someone else

Saveloys

Black Pudding

• Wairarapa Palliser Ridge Lamb • Game Meats & Organic Meats • Free-Range & Organic Chicken • Free-Range Pork & Smallgoods • Multi-Award Winning Sausages • Gluten Free Sausages & Bread • Homekill Processing Options

OPEN A TRADE ACCOUNT WITH CRIGHTON ITM GREYTOWN AND GET A BONUS GOODIE BAG Everyone who opens a trade account with Crighton ITM Greytown before the end of the year will receive a free Welcome Pack that includes a t-shirt, cap, beanie, socks and gloves, all inside a handy shoulder bag. Everyone is welcomed to open an account, whether you are a trade professional or weekend DIYer. Having an account with Crighton ITM Greytown is a convenient way to take advantage of their extensive range of products to suit your building material, timber and hardware requirements. Come in and see the team today!

WE’RE UNLOADING A BONUS GOODIE FOR YOU!

ITM WELCOME PACK

Start a new trade account with Crighton ITM Greytown between 1st September 31st December 2017 and receive an ITM welcome pack*. *offer valid 01/09/17 - 31/12/17 see in store for terms and conditions

OPEN 7 DAYS 201 Main Street Greytown

Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday, 8am - 12pm

06 304 7193

25% OFF ALL FIRST TIME VISITS WITH PAULA AT ESSENTIALLY YOU

CAROLS AT COBBLESTONES THIS SATURDAY

Book a first time visit with Paula for December and January and enjoy a 25 percent discount (excluding promotions).

Come along to Carols at Cobblestones, a free event for the whole family, this Saturday 16 December from 5pm.

It’s a great incentive to try something new full body massage, facial, pedicure - and treating yourself. Why not try our Express Coola Sunless Tan Glow for just $50 until the end of the year? A gradual natural looking tan that’s streak-free, transfer-free, nasty odour-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, synthetic colour-free, perfume-free and retinyl palmitate-free. This 30 minute treatment is invigorating but relaxing at the same time. Also in the clinic for a limited time only are our fantastic value Decleor and Joyce Blok Xmas Cofretts. Always much sought after, you can have yours’ put aside by calling us on 06 304 8307.

Essentially You welcomes Paula Blundell to the team - just in time for Xmas too! If you're wanting to get fabulously groomed for the festive season, we're celebrating Paula's arrival and offering 25% off all first time visits with her for December and January (excluding promotions).

Enjoy the songs and festivities of Christmas in the beautiful grounds of Cobblestones Museum, with Christmas goodies and delicious food & beverages for purchase. All you need to do is arrive with a rug and good cheer. Funds raised go towards the maintenance of the museum grounds. Bring cash as there will be no eftpos, and a BYO picnic if you want. For more information find the Friends of Cobblestones Museum on Facebook.

GREYTOWN DENTAL IN THE HUB OF SOUTH WAIRARAPA Greytown Dental is South Wairarapa’s own dental practice. Located in The Hub in the centre of Greytown, it is a modern dental practice with three dentists and a hygienist. With modern surroundings and calming views, it offers a “people first” approach, providing professional and affordable services with the aim of meeting every need.

Greytown Dental The Hub, 78 Main Street, Greytown 5712 ESTD 1854

146B Main Street, Greytown www.essentially-you.co.nz

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.

Let us keep you smiling Make a booking with our new team of dentists today!

06 304 8307

PINEHAVEN KEEPS GREYTOWN’S FRUIT GROWING TRADITION ALIVE

Phone: 06 304 8906 contact@greytowndental.co.nz www.greytowndental.co.nz

IN STORE NOW NEW SEASON STRAWBERRIES PINEHAVEN ORCHARDS 2 for $5 Ph: 06 3049736 2471 State Highway 2, Greytown

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Enjoy music on a Sunday afternoon from 4pm onwards and book now for a Sunday Roast 2 for $30. Turkey Red has just introduced a full menu of gourmet burgers guaranteed to put you in country heaven. Here’s a taster: Fairbrother Lamb Burger $24 - Artisan Bun, Aioli, Cos, Lamb Pattie, Grated Apple, Fennel Slaw with Lime Mayo, House-made Beetroot Chutney. Forrester’s Venison Burger $24 - Artisan Bun, Aioli, Cos, Venison Pattie, Bacon, Red Cabbage Slaw, House-made Beetroot Chutney. Heritage Vegetarian Burger $21 - Brioche Bun, Aioli, Cos, Flat Mushroom, Tomato, Feta, House-Made Chilli Jam. All Burgers are served with homemade hand cut fries. There are also a selection of pizzas to choose from and a Main Menu.

Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday. Our hours over the holiday period are as follows: Christmas & Boxing Day CLOSED 27-29 December 10am-4pm New Years Day & 2 January CLOSED 3-5 January 10am-4pm Our current stock and gift ideas includes desktops, notebooks, printers, wireless keyboards and mouse, chromecast and more! Again thank you for your continued business. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

COME & ENJOY OUR NEW GOURMET BURGER RANGE

53 Main Street, Greytown. P. 06 304 9569 E: inquiries@turkeyredhotel.co.nz

www.turkeyredhotel.co.nz

CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST UPON US. We have an exciting month ahead, with lots of activities such as Xmas baking, Pamper time, Van outings and ice cream. We will be decorating the van complete with bells & whistles ready for the Santa Parade on the 16th. A special thank you goes to: Jim & Kaye who tirelessly come every week to run Bingo. Freshchoice Greytown who donate throughout the year to help with our fundraising for our van. Judith Stammers who makes beautiful cushions for our residents. To all our volunteers over the year, your time and entertainment has been appreciated. Thank you all for your support throughout the year. Have a very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. The team at Arbor House ……

Over January, our shop will be open from 10:30am until 4:30pm, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday and Friday. You are welcome to visit us and take a tree-to-table tour. Start with a walk around the olive grove and garden. You will see our olive trees in flower and the tiny olive buds forming. We will show you our olive harvesting equipment and bottling plant. Finally you get to taste some of the most awarded olive oils in New Zealand.

dip, drizzle, slurp, splash, glaze, blend, fry, roast, bake Stock up your pantry • Nine oils to choose from • Three varieties of table olives • Olive condiments • Gift packs for corporate and special occasions

Courtesy Van Available

G R E Y T O W N C O U N T RY H O T E L

We wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and a safe holiday season. Our shop will be closed from Saturday 23 December until Friday 29 December.

Would you use these words to describe your computer?

MUSIC ON SUNDAYS FROM 3PM

TurkeyRed

JUNO OLIVES TRADING HOURS OVER THE HOLIDAYS

OUT & ABOUT IN

SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM SOUTH WAIRARAPA COMPUTER SERVICES

GREYTOWN

COUNTRY HEAVEN GOURMET BURGERS AT TURKEY RED

See us at South Wairarapa Computer Services and we WILL make it happen! CALL US TO TALK ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS 06 304 7149 or 027 248 3265 Or pop in: 2 Hastwell Street, Greytown

MINI EXCAVATOR IDEAL FOR HARD TO GET TO PLACES Pope & Gray now has its own mini excavator which is ideal for drain laying, landscaping and other projects around your home or business. It is especially suitable for hard to reach places as it has a very small width and tracks that are adjustable to get into even tighter corners, for instance between buildings and boundary fences. The excavator (pictured) is quite light at 1.7 tonnes and so is easy on the ground underneath and easy to transport to jobs anywhere in the Wairarapa.

Tours and Tastings January opening hours: Saturday, Sunday, Thursday and Friday 10:30am - 4:30pm

1931 SH2 Greytown Wairarapa • Tel: 06 304 8895 or 021 280 6510 BUY ONLINE: www.juno-olives.co.nz • E:info@juno-olives.co.nz

SURPRISE THE WOMAN IN YOUR LIFE WITH LINGERIE OR SWIMWEAR FROM SHALARI Bring a smile to the woman in your life this Christmas with a Gift Voucher from Shalari Lingerie. The vouchers are for a personal fitting as well as purchase. If she has purchased an item before, Shalari will have her details already. Tina and the team at Shalari wish all our customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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.

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

Arbor House is a small, friendly facility. Our resident’s wellbeing is paramount. Our experienced staff enjoy caring for people alongside family & friends.

WE OFFER –

DAY ACTIVITIES RESPITE CARE PALLIATIVE CARE HEALTH RECOVERY REST HOME & HOSPITAL LEVEL CARE We invite you to come and have a look. Contact our Nurse Manager, Robyn Brady. Arbor House, 48 Main Street, Greytown 5712 Ph: 06 304 9483 • Email: arbor-house@xtra.co.nz

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

Gift vouchers available

The One Stop Shop Please contact

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

“It’s what’s underneath that matters”

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

Join our Club and enjoy these benefits Reciprocal visiting rights to over 330 Clubs throughout NZ Members Children and Grandchildren Education Trust

• Meals Weds, Fri, Sat & Sunday nights • TAB & Gaming area • Free Pool and Snooker • Darts & Indoor Bowls • A Senior Members Section for outings & sports days • Modern Bar and Full TAB facilities • Big Screen TV for all that Live Sport For details on joining phone the Secretary 06 304 9448 or email swwmc@wise.net.nz

120 Main Street, Greytown

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

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We wish you all a Merry Christmas and safe and happy holiday season

We would like to thank all of our committed community groups and customers for their loyalty and support which has enabled our venue to thrive. We look forward to working with you all again in 2018.

www.cartertonec.co.nz | events@cartertonec.co.nz | 06 379 4081

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For urgent requests during holiday period contact 06 3794030 or visit our website for after hours listings: www.cdc.govt.nz/contact_details

18-24 December 2017: Weekdays, 2pm-6pm Weekends, 10am-6pm 26 December 2017- 2 February 2018: Everyday, 10am-6pm 3 February-11 March 2018: Weekdays, 2pm-6pm Weekends, 10am-6pm Christmas Day -Closed Boxing Day and New Years Day, 12-6pm

Collections due Monday 25 December will be completed Sunday 24 December Collections due Monday 1 January will be completed Sunday 31 December Christmas Day - Closed New Years Day - Closed Closed: 4pm Saturday 23 December Re-Open: 9.30am Wednesday 3 January

Closed: 3.15pm Friday 22 December Re-Open: 7am Monday 8 January

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When it’s time to go flatting WAIRARAPA Maybe you’re just at that age when flatting sounds like a good idea. Maybe you are off to University. But look before you leap, make sure you know your rights and obligations as a tenant and as a flatmate. That way the path to independence will not be so rocky. If you share a house with others, and contribute to expenses and chores, you will either be a flatmate or you may be the tenant. There is a difference here. The tenant is the person (or people) who have signed a legal written Tenancy Agreement with the landlord. When you do this, you have rights and obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986. You have the right to stay in the property as long as you pay the rent and look after the property. But you are also the one who has the responsibility to see that the rent is paid on time and in full, and the flat is not damaged. You are liable for the Tenancy. Your flatmates, on the other hand, are the ones who have not signed the Tenancy agreement. They are not the tenants. Flatmates who are not named on the Tenancy Agreement are not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act; this means that rights of flatmates are not

clear cut. It’s always a good idea to have a written flat-sharing agreement which sets out the obligations of all the flatmates. You may think that you are all friends and will not need this, but really, what will you do when one flatmate always drops dirty clothes everywhere, and never does any washing up? You won’t know this about them until you have lived with them for a while, so be prepared. The agreement can cover such issues as payment of the bond and rent, pets, cooking and housekeeping. Even if you decide not to have a written flat-sharing agreement you still have any obligations that you have verbally agreed to. For example; paying money into a kitty, giving notice that you want to leave, etc. Just as a Tenancy Agreement is a contract between tenant and landlord, a flat-sharing agreement is a contract between tenants and flatmates sharing a property. What can you expect to have to budget for? Firstly, everyone in the flat has to pay a bond, this is held by Tenancy Services in case of any damage to the flat. You will need to budget for payment of the rent. You cannot afford not to pay this, as this provides the roof over your head. You should take out contents insurance to cover your possessions. You will also need to pay your share of the power bills, telephone, and groceries. Sit down and work out how you will manage this. The tenancy website listed below will

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There’s a few things you should know before going flatting.

give you a copy of a Tenancy Agreement, as well as a Flat-Sharing agreement. You will also find general advice for first-time flatters on the Tenancy Services’ Flatting 101 website, as well as on the websites of many universities. www.tenancy.govt.nz www.sorted.org.nz www.tenancy.govt.nz/starting-atenancy/new-to-tenancy/flatting-101

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Free, confidential information Phones: 06 377 0078 or 0800 367 222 Address: 43 Perry Street, Masterton Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-4pm Closed: from 4pm Thursday December 21 until 9am Thursday January 4 2018 E-mail: wairarapa@cab.org.nz Website: www.cab.org.nz

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Teen mum takes top marks

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Teen mum Ariana Andrews’ life changed for the better when she welcomed her daughter Jasmine into the world. She had been battling depression but has turned it around to become a top student at Wairarapa’s Teen Parent Unit. The Teen Parent Unit (TPU) was established in 2002 and is based in the grounds of Makoura College. It gives teen parents or pregnant teenagers a chance to reach their educational goals while entering parenthood. The group held a prizegiving last week which recognised how far they had come. One of the top awards, Kia Manawanui, was awarded jointly to Ariana and classmate Phillipa Stevens. Teacher Linda Topp told the gathering how Ariana strove for excellence in every aspect of her life “from her make-up to her singing”. She had gained excellence marks in physics, chemistry, maths and accounting, and was one of the student representatives for the TPU group this year. Balancing study alongside raising a baby is no mean feat but the young mum is full of praise for those who have helped her along the way. There was so much support at the TPU, Ariana said. “It’s given me a lot of opportunities and I have been able to grow as a person. “I’m so grateful for everything I have been able to achieve through TPU.” She has a part time job at McDonald’s and has her sights set on going to university and becoming a lawyer. Ariana is no stranger to hard work and said, “It does get easier, it’s worth it”. Her daughter Jasmine, who is one-and-ahalf years old, is a huge motivator in her life.

Kia Manawanui award winners, Phillipa Stevens, (left), and Ariana Andrews celebrated their success this week.

“My daughter changed my life. “She is very mischievous and very loving. She doesn’t have a favourite toy, she cuddles them all. “She always gives big smiles to everyone.” The co-recipient of the award, Phillipa,

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New site for motorhomes The Masterton A&P Association are on track to become a destination for travellers in their motorhomes and caravans. The 50-acre site, will be able to accommodate self-contained motorhomes, with a toilet and a shower block facility on site, and there are plans to upgrade the laundry facilities. The Masterton A&P Showgrounds

have huge historic value including the 114-year-old grandstand, and there is also six acres of native bush which is part of the original 90-mile bush. The Masterton A&P Association are sorting out paper work to become a POP for Motorhomes and Caravans. POP means Park Over Property.

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Weather worries on the land

A ˜ ashback to some very dry land on Bennetts Hill in 2013 in Masterton.

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BECKIE WILSON Wairarapa farmers are keeping a close eye on what is in store for them in the next few weeks if the dry hot weather continues with no rain in sight. Greater Wellington Regional Council has already put restrictions on nine out of 17 Wairarapa catchments, two months earlier than a normal summer and no one is sure what to expect. The hot dry weather pushed Wairarapa one step up the official five step drought scale to ‘very dry’ on last week. Masterton recorded its second driest November in more than 60 years, and Martinborough its third driest. While Wairarapa is accustomed to the odd hot summer, farmers are concerned about the early start to a hot summer. Wairarapa Federated Farmers president Jamie Falloon said his Bideford farm land was “rock hard”. “This heat is just burning the grass off, you don’t want to panic but it’s not looking good,” he said. If farmers haven’t got their mustering done early, it can become too hard to move any stock in this heat, he said. Should it rain soon, the flat land would benefit, “but the hills are going to take a lot of rain to come back now”. “It’s totally unusual for this time of year, it’s pretty concerning… you can’t hide from it.” “[Droughts] don’t turn up in November — it’s not an official drought, but what does that mean, it’s bloody dry out there and not growing any grass, and it’s pretty

This heat is just burning the grass o˜ , you don’t want to panic but it’s not looking good. concerning,” Mr Falloon said. Regional Council environment regulation leader Stephen Thawley said to have nine catchments in Wairarapa already on restrictions was earlier than usual. “Often that number of catchments under minimum ﬂow would be more likely to be in late January to early February,” he said. “I suppose it’s a lot more concerning because it’s earlier in the season.” District councils and farmers have consent on the catchments already on restrictions, he said. “Often some of these catchments where the supply is critical for domestic or stock, councils can still take water, but they are restricted to essential uses.” However, restrictions vary between catchments, he said. Mr Thawley stressed that with restrictions in place earlier than usual, everyone needed to be careful with water use.

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Santa, sunshine, and smiles The “community spirit” in Featherston was alive and well on Saturday as the annual Christmas parade brought people from all over the town together. More than 25 floats made their way up Fitzherbert St in the sunshine. And although grass fires at Tauherenikau kept police and firefighters from joining in the parade, event organiser Brenda West said the parade was “absolutely fantastic” and appealed to locals and visitors alike. “It was a real feel good day.” As well as the parade, Featherston hosted the Mini Fell Markets and a Christmas concert at Kiwi Hall. Mrs West said a lot of work had gone into the festive event, which attracted floats from outside the region. “It was completely voluntary, nobody does it for any money, they do it for the love of community.” Times-Age photographer JADE CVETKOV captured the action.

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It was smiles all round as parade goers walked up Featherston’s main street. Meta Riddiford Kindergarten had a ball while travelling along in their own Christmas float.

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‘Cellular memory’ art show EMILY NORMAN

Three decades of experimental art has been brought together for a breath-taking exhibition at Aratoi Museum of Art and History in Masterton. The works by New Zealand artist Elizabeth Thomson are shaped by extensive travels in Europe and the Americas, as well as through the Pacific and New Zealand. Titled Cellular Memory, the exhibition opened last Friday and will be showing until April 2, 2018. Hypnotic, intense, and soothing, the works range in media from glass beading, fibreglass and wood panelling, and other image-making sources – each piece reminiscent of the natural world. The collection, which includes art commissioned for Cellular Memory and surveys Thomson’s career from the late 1980s, brings audiences into an intimate engagement with the molecules, cells, and intricacies that are the basis for human life. The collection also speaks to the broader forces and patterns of life. Curator Gregory O’Brien said in Thomson’s works, “the natural world becomes a site of meditation, reverie, and a very personal kind of poetry. “The atmosphere of the planet viewed from space. The inside of a plant cell. The surface of a human body. Ocean waters at various depths, sunlight radiating through it. These kinds of territories, most often associated with science, lie at the heart of Elizabeth Thomson’s art,” he said. “Cellular Memory speaks of three decades spent in the studio experimenting with different media and processes, and pursuing an ever-expanding concept of what art might be.”

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He said Thomson’s art could “soothe and seduce” at the same times as they “disarm and unsettle”. “They offer a view of the world which is at once molecular and planetary. “In these works, we experience both beauty and strangeness, knowing and not knowing, remembering and forgetting; life and art in accord, talking to each other and to us.” One feature of the exhibition, The Fearless Five Hundred, is a school of 500 bronze wall-mounted fish. It has never been shown in a public art space before. A room-sized installation, Waking Up Slowly, which was revised for this exhibition, has only been exhibited once before, at Auckland Art Gallery in 1996. Thomson has had work shown at Aratoi before – she was one of the nine artists in the Kermadec – Lines in the Ocean international exhibition which had its last stop in Masterton last year.

Elizabeth Thomson at her exhibition at Aratoi, Cellular Memory, curated by Gregory O’Brien. PHOTOS/EMILY NORMAN

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THURSDAY,DECEMBER 14

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Twilight Touch Rugby: Featherston Rugby Club casual touch rugby session for all ages and ÿ tness levels, at the clubrooms in Johnston St, teams worked out on the night. Awhi Mai, Awhi Atu: An a° ected by suicide group, meet 7-8pm, at Supporting Families building, 323 Queen St, Masterton. Call Toni Ryan (0247) 367-419. 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 (021) 258-8029. Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Muay Thai Class, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30-8pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 5.30pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shu˜ ers:Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 3775518 or 377-1135. Oasis Network Inc: Free service for all who need advocacy and support for mental health issues and well-being. MonFri 10am-3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Feldenkrais: 5.45-6.45pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Rupert (027) 585-3822. Yoga: 7.30-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneÿ ciaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.308.30pm, ÿ rst ˛ oor, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton. Plus free drum lessons 6.30-7.30pm on ground ˛ oor. All

Wayne Heath: From 7.30pm, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, A˝ liated Members and their guests welcome. Student Art Exhibition: Showcasing student artists work from painting to jewellery, 3D sculptures to prints and more, 182 Eastern Hutt Rd, Taita, 10am -4pm. Sewing & Craft: 10am-2pm, at the Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Gentle Yoga: 9.30-10.30am, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all ÿ tness 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, ÿ nger 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, 10.30am2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Yoga: Greytown: 9-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598. Carterton: 9am, at Gain Momentum, opposite the Event Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Pilates: Men Only 9am, Core 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton.

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ages and experience, bring your drum pad and sticks. Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1.30pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Aquarobics: 11am at Lansdowne Village. Pilates: Power 9am, Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Judo Classes: Kids (4 to 9) 5-6pm, Cadets (10 to 16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS MONDAY,DECEMBER 18 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. Yoga: St Johns Hall, Martinborough, Beginners/Seniors 4-5.15pm; General 5.30-6.45pm. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598. Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Yoga and Pilates Fusion: For joint mobility and core strength, 11am, St John’s Hall, Martinborough. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Kundalini Yoga: 7-8pm, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Pilates: Martinborough: 9am St Andrews Hall, Dublin St. Call Jane (027) 630-4132. Pilates: Core Plus 8am, Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (914 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 7.30-9pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 3788814 or (027) 680-7738. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Greytown: St John Hall, 73 Main St, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804.

TUESDAY,DECEMBER 19 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton, at 7pm. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 7pm at Cameron Community House, Church St, Masterton. Call 0508 425-2666. Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Bootcamp, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30pm-730pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At YMCA, 371 Queen St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596 or YMCA 377-5499. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am.

Juesday Art: 10am-1pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Hatha Yoga: Suitable for anyone. REAP House, 5.15pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Ceroc Dance Classes: 8pm, Carterton School hall. Call Mandy (021) 238-4230 or check Facebook group Ceroc Wairarapa for more info. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 2716280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, school terms only, with Justine Eldred at Kuranui College Dance Studio, 6.307.30pm. Call Justine (0274) 761-996. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. Pilates: Power 9am, 50s Forward 9.30am (at Lansdowne Park), Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 2pm, Power 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Karate Classes for Children: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. 5.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 378-8814 or (027) 680-7738. Judo Classes: Kids (4-9) 5pm to 6pm, Cadets (10-16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall. Under12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870. All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867. Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy

Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 9.15am for 9.30am start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. All welcome. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 3773388.

WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 20 Heart Help Group: Join us for information and sharing, 4-5pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Kit (06) 370-3890. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Featherston Community Centre, 9am-noon. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), kids wrestling classes, term time only, 5.30pm, 5 to 8 years, 6.15pm, 8 and over, first class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. 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, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 3775518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Longbush Playgroup: 9.30am-noon, school terms only, 1135 Longbush Rd, Masterton. Call Eileen (06) 372-7861. Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. 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. Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm. Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 022-31893. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Chair Yoga: At Wairarapa Village, 140 Chapel St, Masterton. Gentle movements, 9.30am. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Pilates: Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Beginners Yoga: 9am, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 1809452. Pregnancy Yoga: 12.30pm, Hot Yoga Studio, Kuripuni. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 3788814 or (027) 680-7738. Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 8-9.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Featherston: Primary School Hall, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804. 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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WAI WRITE

By Nicola Haglund BVSc from Vet Services Wairarapa

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Daylight robbery For this week’s Wai Write, Blairlogie Writer’s Group chairman Keith Allen shares a conversation between a store clerk and an opportunist customer. Gerald Shepherd: Hello Barbara. Where are all your customers? Have you frightened them all away? The last time I called in on my way home you were very busy. Just as well you have your knitting to keep you occupied! Barbara Williams: Hello, Mr Shepherd. I haven’t seen you for a long time. But you are as cheeky as ever. Gerald: Who are you knitting for? Barbara: Can you keep a secret? Gerald: Of course? Barbara: I’m pregnant again – number two – but not the same father so there is no help there. I need the money so I will have to keep working as long as possible. Mr Wain won’t give me maternity leave. Gerald: But that’s illegal. Barbara: I know but I don’t belong to the Union and I can’t afford any legal fees. Gerald: I’ll willingly help you if you’re really stuck. Barbara: That’s very, very kind of you Mr Shepherd. Thank you very much. Gerald: It will be my pleasure. Now to get on with what I came in here for. You said that you hadn’t seen me for a long time and that’s true. The reason is that my wife, Myrtle, doesn’t like me shopping here because she thinks your prices are too high and that Mr Wain is not paying all the tax he should, and now I hear that he won’t pay someone else to work here while you’re on maternity leave. This morning Myrtle gave me a long list. I was a little late leaving work and the shop I normally go to would’ve closed and so I have come here. I am sure that you will remember from the time that the three of us worked in the same office the grief Myrtle gave me if I was late or forgot an errand. Barbara: I sure do. So, she hasn’t changed? Gerald: Not one little bit. She’s worse than ever, if that’s possible. Barbara: I am terribly sorry Mr Shepherd I can’t

help you. The computer is down so I can’t work out how much the customer has spent and what change to give. Since about three o’clock I’ve had to turn about 20 potential customers away. Gerald: Barbara, I am sure you remember that Mr Wain and I had differing views about using computers in our work. I wanted staff to learn to do Accounting the old fashion way before they used computers. Barbara: Yes he called you an old fashioned, backward looking dinosaur. Gerald: Where is Mr Wain? Barbara: He’s away in Auckland playing in a Golf Tournament and won’t be back until Tuesday or Wednesday next week. In the meantime, he’s left me in charge. I have been given the keys so I can open and close the shop when I like. Gerald: If I go home without even one item I will be in big trouble. How is this for an idea: we could go around the shop and I could collect all the items I need and you can tell me how much each one costs I will add them up and pay you. Barbara: Sounds a good idea to me. Gerald: There we are, all done. I don’t think I’ve missed anything. Let me check. All present and correct. That comes to one hundred and five dollars. Shall we round it down to one hundred dollars. Barbara: That’s a good idea. Gerald: Barbara, I think you will agree that I’ve been very helpful, so I think a discount would be appropriate. Barbara: I agree. How much? Gerald: Two percent Barbara: Is two percent enough? Gerald: Two percent is fine. One hundred divided by two is 50. Here is your cheque. Not a word of this to Mr Wain. Promise? Barbara: My lips are sealed. Bye. Gerald: Bye. I’ll be in touch. • Blairlogie Writer’s Group usually meets on the last Friday of each month (except in December) in the Wairarapa Genealogy Society rooms, next to the Archive, on Queen St in Masterton at 1.30pm. • If you wish to submit your creative writing for consideration, email midweek@age.co.nz.

The Christmas season is almost upon us again so here is a friendly reminder of do’s and don’ts for your pets this year. Several popular foods, plants and decorations common at this time of year can have serious consequences if eaten by your cats or dogs. Here are some of the important ones to avoid: • Chocolate – especially dangerous for dogs, cooking chocolate and dark chocolate are the most dangerous • Macadamia nuts – cause vomiting, muscle tremors and weakness in dogs • Onions and garlic – cause stomach upsets as well as fatal anaemia • Nutmeg – cause disorientation and seizures in dogs • Alcohol – even small amounts can cause serious problems in dogs and cats • Grapes and raisins – just a few of these can cause renal failure in some dogs • Highly salty snacks – this includes drinking too much

seawater when at the beach – this can lead to severe vomiting and diarrhoea and even death • Cooked bones – including fatty cuts of meat such as lamb and pork – they can cause inflammation of the pancreas as well as the bones causing obstruction of the gut or constipation • Christmas lilies – these flowers are beautiful but are highly toxic to cats and a few small chews can cause renal failure • Tinsel – cats and puppies find this irresistible to chew and play with, unfortunately if swallowed it can lead to blockage of the intestines • Button batteries – these are highly dangerous if swallowed This is also the time of year when many people head away on holiday. Think about who will be caring for your pets whilst you are away. If they are going to kennels or catteries make sure their vaccinations are up to date well ahead of time – don’t leave this till the last minute or the kennels may not be able to accommodate your pets. Also, if a friend or neighbour is looking after your pets make sure they are able to contact you in an emergency or have instructions on what to do if your pet becomes unwell or is injured in your absence.

Vet Services wish you and your pets a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. 24 LINCOLN ROAD, MASTERTON

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Region plays vital role NETBALL JAKE BELESKI Netball Central’s long-term goal is a successful home-grown Central Pulse team, and Wairarapa has an important part to play in that process. That is the view of Netball Central’s new Beko head coach and zone performance manager, Pelesa Semu, who was in the region last week to meet with Netball Wairarapa staﬀ. Semu is a former Capital Shakers captain and Samoa international. She said she was looking forward to helping implement development programmes and strategies in the various regions that contribute to Netball Central’s cause. “The purpose of those visits was to touch base with the centres in terms of what development plans and programmes they have in place for our emerging talent players within the region. “It was also to ensure I could provide some support around that and give advice when required.” As zone performance manager Semu will be responsible for the delivery of the Beko programme, the competition that sits immediately below the ANZ Premiership, programmes for New Zealand secondary school players, and talent identiﬁcation

We want some talented players in the region to come through the pathway and into the Pulse, and then we are achieving our goal. and development. Semu has built on her experience as a coach over the last 10 years while forging a successful record at school, club, agegroup and national level. She is part of Netball New Zealand’s Performance Coach Qualiﬁcation, an on-going professional development pathway, and has also been involved with the Advanced Performance pathway run through Sport New Zealand. Recently, Semu has been an Emerging Talent selector for Netball New Zealand, which included helping with selections for the New Zealand Secondary Schools team and the World Youth Cup-winning New Zealand Under-21s. Between now and March, when the netball season kicks into gear once again, most of her time will be taken up with the planning stages of the

Beko competition. “Once the season hits and we get together as a final Beko team, that’s when the programme will be delivered,” she said. “We want to ensure the support services are available for our centres, and make sure their talent development programmes are being delivered.” Her time in Wairarapa had been “interesting and encouraging”, she said. “It’s about ensuring that they have a programme set in place and they can identify players in the Wairarapa region, and having a programme to keep them in that pathway. “We usually had a group of players from Wairarapa who have been identified in our talent clusters at the end of the year, but then they seem to drop off.” Making sure local players know there is a pathway to the higher levels of the game was vital, she said. One of the key drivers for the zone is eventually having a Pulse team full of local talent from across the region. “The Wairarapa has an important part to play in that. “We want some talented players in the region to come through the pathway and into the Pulse, and then we are achieving our goal.”

Mila Te Whare-Manson in action for Makoura earlier this year. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Bring it to Colombo still on track NETBALL JAKE BELESKI The Bring it to Colombo netball project is on track to be completed in time for the next netball season, and the recent spate of vandalism has abated. Bring it to Colombo Trust chairman Luther Toloa said they had taken measures to stop vandals detracting from what was an exciting project for the region. The $2.2m netball centre had become a regular target for vandals, with workers regularly turning up to broken windows and missing tools. “We’ve taken steps to minimise that — hopefully it’s stopped elsewhere in town as well,” Mr Toloa said. “We’ve got a guard there from 7pm to 7am, and lighting and other bits and

pieces, and I think the community is also doing a pretty good job of keeping an eye out. “We haven’t had any problems since, which is quite pleasing.” Mr Toloa said there were still “bits and pieces” to put together on the fundraising side of things, and they had scheduled their ﬁnal fundraiser for May. “There are plenty of opportunities for families and individuals to make a contribution. “We will be having a number of national sports folk assisting us at our event in May to push the project over the line.”

The Colombo Rd netball courts will have a brand new look in 2018. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Swiss team in ‘ﬁrst’ for cycle tour Claudi Imhof, member of powerful Swiss contingent. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

CYCLING Switzerland’s national pursuit cycling team will make its debut at the 2018 New Zealand Cycle Classic held in Wairarapa in January. While some of the riders have competed in New Zealand before, this will be the first time the team has competed in the iconic race, the only Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) 2.2 accredited tour event staged in New Zealand and which has been an annual sporting fixture for the past 30 years. Leading the Swiss contingent will be experienced rider Thery Schir, who competed at the 2016 Olympic Games, finished fourth in the Madison at the 2016 world champs and recorded strong results in the international tour of Portugal and Fleche Du Sud in the Netherlands. The Swiss team will use the NZ Cycle Classic as an important part of their preparation for the 2018 world track championships, held in Holland in March and Schir is looking forward to visiting and competing in the Wairarapa from January 17 to 21. “I am looking forward to exploring a new part of the world with the New Zealand Cycle Classic and hoping to sample some famous Martinborough wine after the tour,” Schir said. The Swiss team actually features a who’s who of experienced riders including seasoned professional track and road rider Cyrylle Thiery, who finished fifth in the Tour of Hokkaido in Japan in 2016. He has also registered top places in this year’s tour of Colombia, South Bohemia Tour in the Czech Republic and the Tour of Greece. Stefan Bissegger is the third member of the team and the 2016 winner of the Driedaagse Van Axel tour and sprints classification in the Netherlands. He is tipped to be an exciting rider to watch during the NZ Cycle Classic’s bunch stage finishes. The rest of the team are Claudio Imhof, Frank Pasche and Gael Suter, all proven performers in stage races around Europe. Swiss team manager and national coach, Ross Machejefski, who is a New Zealander, chose to start the team’s year during a Kiwi summer to prepare his riders for the world track championships later in March. “This tour fits into a one-month training block in New Zealand for the team to avoid the harsh Swiss winter,” Machejefski said. “The riders are really looking forward to racing in the New Zealand summer and alongside some of Australasia’s best road riders.” New Zealand Cycle Classic race director Jorge Sandoval is thrilled to have the quality Swiss team make its debut in his event. The 2018 tour features two new routes that weave through Wairarapa’s rolling country side and will also see the team’s presentation held in a festive evening setting on Tuesday, January 16 in Masterton. Being held simultaneously, is Huri Huri a series of community based cycling events designed to celebrate the Wairarapa’s bikefriendly roads, tracks and trails; the people that ride on them and the bikes they ride. These include an opportunity to explore the historic Castlepoint Station by bike along three different coastal tracks on Saturday, January 20 and a fun, family-friendly evening at Mitre 10 Mega Masterton on Tuesday, February 16.

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Price ton not enough for Cup CRICKET

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GARY CAFFELL Not even yet another magnificent century from Brock Price could bring Lansdowne success in their Wairarapa Cricket Umpire’s Cup match with Greytown at Queen Elizabeth Park oval in Masterton on Saturday. Price’s purple patch of form continued as he brought up his second century in Umpire’s Cup matches this season and his fourth overall, the other two for Wairarapa in Furlong Cup fixtures against Hawke’s Bay and Manawatu, but in the end his Lansdowne team was all out for 221, still 21 runs short of Greytown’s total of 242 for the loss of just two wickets. Coming to the crease at 27-2 Price adopted a positive attitude from the word go and he fair peppered the boundary with his 136 from 70 balls including 116 runs in boundaries, 17 fours and eight sixes. Unfortunately for Lansdowne, however, the rest of their batting was pretty dismal with the next highest score being the 13 scored by Jay Macdonald. Price’s dominance was such that of the 158 runs scored by his side while he was at the crease he was responsible for all but 22 of them. Spinner Robbie Speers picked up four wickets for Greytown at a cost of 54 runs while Brian James took 3-29 from 10 overs and Lucien Burt 3-47 from 9.1 overs. Earlier, all four of the Greytown’s top order had got amongst the runs and here too it was Speers who produced the best performance, making 59 from 75 balls,

GREYTOWN 242-2 (Speers 59, J.Ariell 51, Lyttle 42 not out, Clinton-Baker 50 not out, extras 40; fall of wickets, 94, 178; D.Macdonald 10-0-29-0, Patel 9-2-40-0, Le Roux 2-0-21-0, Ryan 7-1-32-0, Forrester 10-0-33-1, Price 10-1-51-1, Curtis 2-0-24-0) beat. LANSDOWNE 221 (Forrester 11, J.Macdonald 13, Patel 10, Price 136, Ryan 0, Fricker 0, D.Macdonald 11, Le Roux 13, Singh 5, Moretenson 4, Curtis 0, extras 18; fall of wickets, 22, 27, 86, 111, 125, 185, 211, 216, 221, 221; James 10-0-29-3, Burt 9.1-1-47-3, N.Ariell 1-0-18-0, Clinton-Baker 3-0-45-0, Speers 8-1-54-4, Lyttle 1-0-21-0) by 21 runs.

Paul Lyttle hits out for Greytown.

including nine fours and one six. Simon Clinton-Baker came up with seven fours and two sixes in his 50 not out made from 42 balls, Jonte Ariell was more patient in making 51 from 138 balls and Paul Lyttle’s 42 came from 51 balls and included six fours. Red Star’s George Deans laid claims for a regular berth in the Wairarapa squad with a solid all-round effort in his team’s six-wicket win over Rathkeale College at the latter’s headquarters. Deans had the full muster of 10 overs when Rathkeale batted first and finished with the excellent figures of 4-36 as the students battled through to 153. He was easily the most successful of the eight bowlers used with Jared Watt,

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Peter Sigvertsen , Jason Osborne and Tom Studholme all snaring one wicket apiece. Stefan Hook-Sporry also deserves a mention, conceding only nine runs from his 10 overs. Rathkeale’s top scorer was John McKenzie who followed on from his promising showing for Wairarapa against Manawatu the previous weekend by making 32 from 53 balls, including four boundaries. There were also a couple of useful knocks from tail-enders Isaac Noble and Joseph Quinn, Noble showing great patience in reaching 19 not out from 53 balls and Quinn being more aggressive, scoring his 27 from 45 balls, including two fours.

RATHKEALE COLLEGE 153 (Oldroyd 8, A.Sprowson 19, McKenzie 32, S.Sprowson 4, Borren 14, McIntyre 4, Matthews 5, Stephens 1, Noble 19 not out, Mcleod 1, Quinn 27, extras 19; fall of wickets, 28, 35, 52, 75, 89, 92, 95, 101, 104, 153; Hook 10-2-9-0, Watt 10-2-34-1, Sigvertsen 8.4-0-33-1, Deans 10-2-36-4, Anderson 2-0-10-0, Osborne 3-1-5-1, Studholme 4-1-14-1, Jarvus 3-0-9-0) lost to RED STAR 154-4 (Knight 5, Elliott 14, Anderson 49, Deans 40, Hook 17, Fairbrother 0 not out, extras 29; fall of wickets, 20, 28, 119, 150; Stephens 9-0-29-2, McKenzie 3-014-0, Noble 4-1-11-1, S.Sprowson 2-0-18-0, McLeod 9-1-53-0, McIntyre 3-0-12-0, Oldroyd 3-0-17-0) by

six wickets.

His partnership with Noble for the last wicket was worth 49 runs. Red Star started slowly and at 28-2 were perhaps even on the back foot but then came a 91-run partnership for the third wicket between Robbie Anderson and Deans. Anderson struck eight fours in his 49 made from 58 balls while Deans was unbeaten on 40 not out when the target was reached with four wickets down. He faced 70 balls and hit three fours. Medium pacer Quincy Stephens was the pick of the Rathkeale attack, taking 2-29 from his nine overs.

Wairarapa-Bush fall just short of nationals

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GARY CAFFELL Wairarapa-Bush just failed to qualify for the national rugby sevens in January at the central zone tournament held in Levin on Saturday. Needing to beat Wanganui in their fifth and last game, the plate final, to claim a nationals spot, Wairarapa-Bush came agonisingly close, losing 7-10 to a side they had drawn 5-5 with in pool play. In other pool games Wairarapa-Bush had two narrow losses against formidable opposition, 17-21 to Hawke’s Bay and 17-24 to Taranaki while in the first of their crossover games they chalked up an impressive 24-7 win over Poverty Bay. Wairarapa-Bush coach Eli Telford could not hide his disappointment at the end result for his side. “The boys played awesome, it’s heart wrenching to get that close to nationals and come away with nothing,” he said. “We were right in contention in every single game but,

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