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An earthquake-prone building, unaffordable rental costs, and the covid pandemic could spell the end for Wairarapa’s family history research centre. The Wairarapa Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists [NZSG] has been based in the old WBS building on Masterton’s Queen St since 2000 – open to anyone looking to “complete the jigsaw” of their family history. Since its inception almost 40 years ago, the branch has built up a treasure trove of resources — from birth certificates dating back to the early days of Pakeha settlement, to shipping records, to decades-old cemetery plans and headstone inscriptions – many of which cannot be found online. However, while it may have the past at its fingertips, the branch’s future is looking uncertain. Last year, the WBS building was deemed an earthquake risk and is now on the market, with major strengthening work anticipated to take place. The branch will shortly be vacating the building – and has been so far unsuccessful in its hunt for new premises.

? � W � D G � I � C�O The branch’s family history resource centre, in its current space on Queen St. Inset: Convenor Diane Edwards says the branch may have to close if new premises cannot be found. PHOTOS/ERIN KAVANAGH˜HALL

With membership numbers dwindling thanks to covid, the branch’s budget has been stretched thin over the last two years – leaving its committee struggling to ﬁnd an aﬀordable space to rent. If new premises cannot be found “within the next couple of months”, the committee will be placing its resources in storage and will hire venues for monthly meetings, branch convenor Diane Edwards said.

However, the extra overheads will not be sustainable long-term – and the committee may have to close the branch if it cannot ﬁnd a permanent home. For Edwards, a member since its early days, this is a “scary” prospect. “We knew it was coming, but it’s still very sad,” she said. “We will have to reassess where we can go from here. Without a new building, I’m not sure if

we’ll be able to continue into the next ﬁnancial year. “It will be a real shame if we have to close – a lot of people have put so much eﬀort into compiling all our records and building up the branch to what it is today. “It’s important we keep our history alive, and that people have the chance to learn about their family –

to learn about themselves and where they come from. “If we closed, it would leave a hole in the community.”

The Wairarapa branch of the NZSG was first established in 1982, with members meeting in one another’s homes, before moving around various Masterton venues – such as St James Church on High Street, the old Red Cross rooms, Wairarapa College, and REAP House. Before setting up at the WBS building, members would bring “boxes and boxes” of resources and information to monthly meetings, mostly sourced from their own home libraries. Members continued to collate and collect information, eventually forming an expansive conclave of birth, death and marriage certificates, cemetery records, electoral rolls, shipping manifests, post office directories, and military records. The branch also has a “reference library” of Wairarapa and New Zealand histories, “who’s-who” reference books, and maps. Edwards said the branch is particularly proud of its vast collection of records on microfiche, dating from Continued on page 3

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Making and mending for Ukraine Mary Argue

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A recent $4000 donation to the Red Cross shows wallets are opening to help people in Ukraine. Greytown Menz Shed secretary Bob Chambers said the community’s response to the shed’s recent Ukraine fundraising drive was ‘fantastic’. “We were just blown away. Never seen donations like it.” The Menz Shed handed over a giant $4000 cheque to the Red Cross last week after a two-month fundraising effort. Determined to do their bit to help people affected by the war, the shed announced earlier this year that 100 per cent of its income for “make and mend projects” in May would go directly to the Red Cross Ukraine appeal. Chambers said once word got out, jobs started coming in thick and fast. He said the response was such that work started “piling up”, and the shed made the call to extend the drive until the end of June. “We usually just ask people to give whatever they’re comfortable with, so it could be $20 for pushing out dents or sharpening a box of tools. “But when we told them it was for the Ukraine appeal, people were handing over $50, $100.

Greytown Menz Shed raised $4000 in two months for Ukraine. From left: Bob Chambers, Lucy Rhodes [Red Cross], Mac McIvor, Tom Bateman, Ron Allan, Cheryl Ferguson, and Paul Dodge. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Left: Elwyn Eastlake making sparks fly at the Greytown Menz Shed. Right: Bob Chambers and Ron Allan getting ready to tackle a dolls house. PHOTOS/MARY ARGUE

“We had $500 for refurbishing some steps, and one person gave $1000.” Before the Ukraine appeal, the largest

fundraiser for the shed was a twice-yearly tool sharpening drive. Chambers said the drive typically raised $700-800 at $2 a tool.

The money raised would go into running the shed or towards bigger projects, such as the newly built shed on the West St site. “But when it comes

to Red Cross, the game changed, and people just opened their wallets,” Chambers said. “It’s the biggest single fundraiser.

“And it’s for a just cause. They have been dealt a very nasty blow.” Greytown Menz Shed chairman Tom Bateman said the shed was blown away by the generosity and compassion it had received. Red Cross community fundraising coordinator Lucy Rhodes, who received the Menz Shed cheque, said she did not anticipate a donation in the thousands. “It really speaks to the strength of the community and the respect the community has for the Menz Shed, and hopefully, their trust in Red Cross to help the people in Ukraine.” She said 100 per cent of the donation would be directed to international Red Cross organisations helping people on the ground in Ukraine and neighbouring countries. Rhodes said the response from New Zealand had been overwhelming, but in a good way. “I can’t put a number on it, but it’s been incredible.” She said schools and community groups, such as the Menz Shed, had stepped-up nationwide to support Ukraine. • The Red Cross Ukraine appeal has no end date. To donate visit: redcross.org.nz/donate/ ukraine-humanitariancrisis-appeal/

Research centre puts the puzzles together Continued from page 1 the early 1840s through to 1992. “Because of privacy concerns, a lot of this you can’t find on the internet — we’re just that little bit more specialised,” she said. “You can get a subscription to ancestry. com, or go through Births, Deaths and Marriages – but that tends to cost an arm and a leg. “Plus, a lot of what you find online isn’t necessarily true.”

Edwards said cemetery records can be sourced online, but some of the modern directories don’t have older headstones listed. “A lot of headstones’ inscriptions have worn off. But, over the years, there have been people who have transcribed all the old inscriptions – and we have access to all that information.” Edwards said the last few years have been particularly challenging for the branch. Membership

numbers have “fallen dramatically” since the pandemic and staying afloat in a “practically cashless society” has been a headache for the committee. “People have been very timid about coming in town since covid – especially the older ones. A lot of younger people don’t carry cash at all these days, and we can’t afford an Eftpos machine. “We used to run a second-hand sale to help with some of our costs.

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But, with fewer people paying with cash, it became less feasible.” With moving day looming for the branch, Edwards said the committee is now appealing to the community for help finding a new space – preferably one which is affordable and easily accessible for the membership, most of whom live in Masterton. “We are not fussy. Just a small shop or an office space will do. We’d be happy to share a space with

another group, so long as it has a secure area. “Any new place we end up in, we’ll make sure we keep it clean, tidy and looking good.” Edwards said helping people discover their family history has been hugely rewarding – and people are always “elated” when they unearth the missing links within their family tree. “We have a lot of people come in who are adopted, or their parents have been adopted, and we’ve

helped them locate their birth family. “A lot of people say they don’t feel complete until they know that information. “So, it’s wonderful to help them find the pieces of the puzzle.” • If you have any information about a new space for the branch, contact wairarapa@genealogy. org.nz, or call Diane Edwards on 06 379 7150.

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Local hero making movie magic Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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A “local legend”, a talented young filmmaker, a dazzling soundtrack and a visionary approach to the monetary system have combined to create movie magic — with Carterton providing a “stunning” backdrop. Community champion, environmental advocate and long-time Carterton resident Helen Dew is the star of “Our Money”: a short documentary exploring sustainable economic solutions in Wairarapa. The 12-minute film, directed by Wellingtonbased filmmaker Luke Ross, had its premiere at the winter programme of the 2022 Wairarapa Film Festival, held at Carterton Events Centre earlier this month. “Our Money”, made with a “micro budget” of $7000, follows Dew as she works alongside Carterton’s Local Currency Working Group towards creating a complementary currency for the town — serving as an alternative to the traditional financial system in a time of economic insecurity. Dew is the founder of the Living Economies Trust: a grass-roots organisation dedicated to promoting and building alternatively trading systems, such as no-interest community finance, time banking, and local savings pools. Dew, described as a “force of nature” by her fellow Carterton locals, is best known for her fierce climate activism, contributions to the community currency exchange programme Green Dollars Wairarapa, setting up the Carterton Farmers’ Market, and extensive permaculture garden — where she holds regular workshops on composting and growing food. Filmmaker Ross began work on “Our Money” after relocating to Wairarapa in late 2020 - where he

Helen Dew, Carterton legend and star of short documentary Our Money. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Filmmaker Luke Ross, who made Our Money while living in Carterton.

moved in with his parents in Carterton after two years in the UK. He got to know Dew after meeting her at a ﬁlm screening in Masterton – and said her “intense drive” and determination inspired him to capture her journey on camera. The ﬁlm, he said, aims to provide education on the monetary system and the importance of supplementary trading – but it is, at its heart “a character piece about a passionate and interesting person” striving to improve lives within her community.

“I realised pretty early on what a ﬁrecracker Helen is,” Ross said. “She’s so headstrong and stubborn — she’s 83 years old and still pushing against the norm. “Trying to explain a topic like the economy is tricky: it’s very dense and, to a lot of people, pretty dry. “But having someone like Helen at the centre, someone who is so personable, likeable, and passionate, brings the story to life. “Really, it’s a ﬁlm about a great New Zealander — with some interesting information about

monetary exchange.” Ross, who grew up in Wellington, is a film colourist by craft – responsible for determining the colour palette of a film to set the overall mode and tone. After studying at the New Zealand Broadcasting School in Christchurch and working at a postproduction studio in Auckland, Ross travelled to the UK — where he was employed by big-ticket studios such as Apple TV and Netflix, working on documentary series and feature films. While living in the UK,

Ross discovered Irish author and activist Mark Boyle - founder of the UK’s “Freeconomy” community, a moneyless society based around the sharing of skills, tools and communal spaces. Inspired by Boyle’s philosophy, Ross needed little convincing to join Dew’s Local Currency Working Group on moving to Carterton. “Once you meet Helen, you can’t not get involved!” he said. With assistance from Dew’s “raft of contacts”, Ross received funding from Carterton District Council’s Creative Communities Scheme to begin work on Our Money — with the Living Economies Trust securing the remaining funds. The film was shot “over four weekends”, on location in both Carterton and Wellington, with small crew of Ross’ industry contacts, many of whom travelled from Auckland. Ross was responsible for most of the postproduction, including hand-drawn animations to explain some of the higherlevel monetary concepts. One of the leading character in the film is its immersive musical score, composed by Ross’ flatmate and “oldest

friend” William Philipson. Philipson, who has worked as a composer for TVNZ and the Rebel Film Collective, said the score was intended to take the viewer on “an emotional journey”: providing a contrast between Dew’s community work in Carterton, and her travelling to Wellington to attend a digital wellbeing conference. “In Carterton, there’s a focus on connection, nature and food — we spend a bit of time with Helen in her garden, for example. So, the music is folksy and acoustic,” Philipson said. “In Wellington, it’s more electronic — there’s constant pulsing and a lot of delayed percussion. It’s very high energy. “The music is definitely a main character – for a 12-minute film, we recorded 11 minutes of music.” Ross said a key part of the film is exploring Dew’s relationship with the digital world: though she has some initial trepidation, she discovers modern smart technology can help people access complementary currencies. “She gets to the point where she acknowledges it can be a useful tool,” he said. “It’s not about technology being good or bad. It’s about taking a measured approach, and not throwing the baby out with the bath water.” Ross hoped the film will encourage people to approach the economic system more critically and, hopefully, consider more options for financial exchange. “There has to be a middle ground between getting a family member to fix your dishwasher for free and paying a contractor to do it. There are steps and options in between — and community currencies are one of those options.” • Our Money will be available to view online later in the year.

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Milestone anniversary for Trust Mary Argue Happy Birthday, Masterton Trust Lands Trust. The renowned Masterton institution, landlord, and community champion celebrated 150 years with an event at Aratoi on July 1. The event saw the launch of an updated history book by historian Gareth Winter, called

“Continuing Legacy”, and an arresting visual journey from past to present in specially curated exhibitions. Before touring the exhibits, attendees were treated to a free-ﬂowing conversation between two Masterton stalwarts: Winter and former Kahungunu ki Wairarapa chair Nelson Rangi. The pair touched on the formation of the Trust in 1872 and the negotiations between iwi and members of the Trust’s precursor, the Small Farms Association.

Rangi could claim ancestry to key negotiators on both sides – Rangitane and Ngāti Kahungunu chief, Te Retimana Te Korou, and Masterton’s namesake Joseph Masters. “I can say with all honesty my roots go back to the beginning of Masterton and even before then. “It’s a unique position to be in.” Winter said a discovery of documents in recent years showed Te Retimana Te Korou’s son-in-law, Ihaia Whakamairu, bought into the land-buying

Nelson Rangi and Gareth Winter in conversation at Masterton Trust Lands Trust’s 150th anniversary celebration at Aratoi. PHOTO/BEAU ELTON

scheme, with a historical book of leases showing a section purchased on Ngamautawa Rd. Winter covered the past 25 years of the Trust’s history in “Continuing Legacy” and said the last quarter-century had been a tumultuous time. He cited a revision of the Trust’s enabling act, the transformation of the Wairarapa Arts Centre into Aratoi, and an ambitious building programme that aimed to increase the value of the Trust’s assets. “It has been tested by economic downturns, structural design problems, and an international pandemic,” Winter said. “We all lived through those times and didn’t realise what was happening.” The Trust’s education history and investment projects formed the backbone of the photographic exhibition “Continuing Legacy: 150 Years of Masterton Trust Lands Trust”. Winter said his approach to curating the exhibits and the book was the same. “We all see the world in terms of stories, not a set of facts.

“In order to give people the facts, you need to explain what the story is.” He said one story deserved its own exhibit and became the segue between the photographic history and the Masterton Museum: The Cabinet of Curiosities exhibit. Winter said the exhibition “The Curious Case of Richard Brown”

We all see the world in terms of stories, not a set of facts. chartered the unlikely recovery of a stolen suitcase and rediscovery of Wairarapa documents dating to the 1860s. He said Richard Brown, a policeman from Canterbury, collated the books and papers within the suitcase during his research of the Trust’s history in 1907. “The oldest goes back to Charles Carter and his agent, and a record kept between them.” Brown learned about Ihaia Whakamairu’s land purchase in a book of leases found in the suitcase. “My heart just… I don’t really know how to describe it,” Winter said.

Another favourite story, recorded in “Continuing Legacy” was that of the rundown cottage on Ngamutawa Rd, demolished in 2009. “People of my generation would be very familiar with the old rundown cottage and Tom Hounslow. “There was a particular time when single men, like Tom, were highly visible and just accepted. “He used to cycle to Carterton, buy ducks, and sell them.” General manager Andrew Croskery said 150 years of Masterton Trust Lands Trust was a momentous milestone. He said the future of the Trust lay in targeted philanthropy and increasing the value of the trust’s assets. • Continuing Legacy: 150 Years of Masterton Trust Lands Trust, Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities and The Curious Case of Richard Brown are now on display at Aratoi. • Gareth Winter’s book Continuing Legacy is also available to purchase.

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Patrizia Vieno of Rewa Rewa Station spinning some of her yarn. PHOTO/GRACE PRIOR

purchased separately or blended with carded wool. The Ballance Farm Environment Awards, run by the New Zealand Farm Environment Trust, champions sustainable farming and growing. The Trust said Vieno and Clutton’s significant

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Art Club secretary Anne Benson and Wendy Groves. PHOTO/CHRIS MATTHEWS

Congrats, Wendy! Long-time Masterton Art Club member Wendy Groves has been honoured with a Life Membership award. Wendy first joined the Masterton Art Club in 1997 and quickly became a member of the committee, going on to serve as president. She took a break from the club in 2009, when she left to study at The Learning Connexion in Lower Hutt – eventually graduating with a Diploma of Art and Creativity [with honours], majoring in painting and photography. Wendy is a regular attendee at the club’s weekly meet-ups, where she enjoys working with pastels and oil paints – and is particularly skilled at portraiture, landscapes and

pastoral scenes. She is also a talented ceramics artist and has had several of her pieces selected for the biennial Wairarapa Art Review at Aratoi. Wendy said she has fond memories of the club’s outings and day trips: particularly travelling to Wellington, and spending the day visiting art schools, studios, galleries, and museums. She said she was “thrilled” to receive her Life Membership award, and is grateful for the friendships and connections she has made through the club. “What makes clubs like this special are the friends that you make while sharing a common interest.”

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New edition sets sail

A popular collection of Wairarapa’s historical shipping disasters is getting a new lease on life — with the publication of a large print edition. Wairarapa archivist, author, and publisher Mark Pacey has been overwhelmed by the response to his book “The Lost Wrecks of Wairarapa” – which, since being published in February, has been “flying off the shelves” and is now in its second print run. However, there was an important group of readers that had been unable to enjoy Pacey’s book. “Tash from the Masterton District Library asked me if I had ever thought about doing a large print version of one of my books,” Pacey said. “I was embarrassed to admit that I have published three books of local history and had never considered it. But once I thought about it, I realised it was something I wanted to do. “As far as I’m aware, this is the first large print edition of a book on Wairarapa’s history.” While doing research for the new edition, Pacey checked out the large print collection at the library to see what needed to be done to adapt “The Lost Wrecks of Wairarapa”.

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Vintage classics Retired nurse Beryl Ashwell reads the new large print edition of The Lost Wrecks of Wairarapa to author Mark Pacey. PHOTO/MARY BUCKNER

Looking at the shelves, he realised large print was a much-neglected area of publishing. “It was sad to see. There was very little in the way of non-ﬁction and even less in the way of New Zealand material.” Pacey then contacted Printcraft, which completed the design and layout of the original “Lost Wrecks of Wairarapa,” and discussed his idea with designer Karl Pearson. He said Pearson was “willing to go the extra mile”, doing extensive research into producing

a quality large print publication. The ﬁnished large print edition of “The Lost Wrecks of Wairarapa” contains all the original stories from the standard edition, as well as most of the photos, and uses an 18-point font to create “the clearest and easiest reading experience”. It has a brand-new cover to diﬀerentiate it from its cousin and is smaller in size – making it easier for readers to hold. “I am really proud of what we have done,” Pacey said. “It warms my heart to

know that readers who prefer larger fonts will now be able to enjoy the book”. Pacey is keen to do more large print editions of all his books. • The new large print edition of “The Lost Wrecks of Wairarapa” is available from the Wairarapa Archive, Pacey’s website www.gosson.co.nz, and at leading local booksellers, and can be borrowed from Masterton District Library.

Between them, Masterton’s Barry Way [left] and Graham Gordon have been members of the Vintage Car Club [VCC] of New Zealand for 110 years. Late last month, Barry and Graham, members for 50 and 60 years respectively, both received long-service awards for their contribution to the club, presented by national president Diane Quarrie. Graham, 87, has been a member of the Wairarapa branch of the VCC since 1962, is still at the wheel of his 1926 Model T New Beauty, which was bought new by his grandfather. Graham said the car is “simplicity itself” to drive – “but you’ve got to keep your mind on the job.” Barry joined the VCC’s Wellington branch in 1972,

as the proud owner of two Morris Garages PB sports cars, dating back to the early 1930s. To enable him to restore the two cars, one of which he bought with the proceeds of selling his Building Society shares, he enrolled at the Wellington Technical College to gain the necessary panel beating skills. Barry has been a member of the Wairarapa branch since 1997 – and has used his professional skills as a graphic artist to produce various designs for certiﬁcates, posters and badges for both the Wellington and Wairarapa branches. He is continuing work on his two PBs, as well as his Series E Morris 8.

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SPRAY YOUR DECIDUOUS TREES TO CLEAN UP PESTS AND DISEASE By now the leaves will be falling o˜ your deciduous roses, grapes, ornamentals and fruit trees. This is the perfect time to spray with Grosafe Lime Sulphur to get rid of any pests & diseases that could be taking cover for the winter. If you have any stubborn leaves that don’t want to let go, this will ‘encourage’ them to go into dormancy. It’s important to check the label to ensure the right dosage, but in winter after leaf fall but before growth appears it’s recommended to spray the tree completely. Ensure you get into all the nooks and cranny's and even spray the soil underneath the tree. This will eliminate problems such as scale, moss, lichen, mites and also Leaf Curl. If you are growing grapes then only use 70ml per litre to help deal with powdery mildew, blackspot, scale + more. A few key points to remember:  Always read the directions thoroughly before use.  Spray all areas of the tree, including the soil underneath.  Take care with spray drift you don’t want to accidentally defoliate your evergreen trees & the products stains so be careful with walls, fences, paths etc.  Don’t mix with other fungicides/ insecticides.  Not for use on sulphur shy plants such as apricots.  Lime Sulphur smells like rotten eggs, wear a facemask!

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Carterton, says Carolyn Press-McKenzie, is a community “full of passionate and welcoming people, who are connected to one another, and absolutely love animals”. Therefore, it was the perfect location for the HUHA NZ chief executive and co-founder to set up the organisation’s latest charity shop. Last Thursday, HUHA [Helping You Help Animals] held an informal opening event for its new second-hand store, now occupying the old Carterton Pharmacy building on the corner of High and Pembroke Streets. Close to 100 enthusiastic shoppers flocked to the opening, queuing at the counter with armloads of pre-loved clothes, books, and trinkets — many of which had been donated by Carterton residents. The event also included speeches from Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty [with rescue greyhound Zoi in tow] and Carterton Mayor Greg Lang, who commended HUHA for its work rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need. HUHA, founded by Kaitoke-based PressMcKenzie and husband Jim McKenzie, is one of the country’s leading animal welfare organisations: rehoming close to 2000 abandoned animals each year and, with help from the wider community, evacuating animals during civil defence emergencies and severe weather events. HUHA is funded mostly by community donations, as well as proceeds from its four charity shops — bricks-and-mortar stores in Petone, Otaki, and Carterton, and one online shop. Press-McKenzie was inspired to set up the Carterton store after meeting with new HUHA board chair and Greytown

Kieran McAnulty [with Zoi the greyhound], Claire Jamieson [HUHA animal welfare manager], Dianne Davis [board chair], Greg Lang, Carolyn Press-McKenzie and Jim McKenzie [HUHA co-founders] at the opening of the new HUHA charity shop in Carterton. PHOTOS/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

Keen shoppers queue up with their purchases.

local Dianne Davis: who suggested Carterton, with its colourful array of thrift stores and “huge heart”, would be the ideal destination. Press-McKenzie said the new store has, so far, had “an amazing response” from the Carterton community — clear not only from the crowds at the opening but the constant stream of “premium quality” donations. “Leading up to the opening, we’d be there late at night setting up, and people were coming in with more and more stuff,” she said. “Some of them had been following our Facebook page for years. Others were quite emotional and would

tell us about the time they adopted an animal through HUHA 18 years ago. “At the opening, I chatted with an older gentleman who had never forgotten the time we helped him rehome 15 alpacas. “The opening was so exciting - there was a buzz in the air, and so much love in the room. But we might have to do another all-nighter and restock the shelves!” Press-McKenzie, who began rescuing animals as a young vet nurse, and her husband set up their own shelter, Pakuratahi Farm Animal Sanctuary, in 2001 — which was eventually rebranded as HUHA in 2008. Since then, HUHA set

up five no-kill shelters, run various education programmes, and embarked on regular “rescue missions”: liberating animals from factory farms, testing facilities, and abusive racing organisations. More recently, HUHA has run an extensive community support service, helping people facing homelessness or fleeing domestic violence find new pet-friendly accommodation. “We work with every kind of species. We’ve rehomed farm animals and retired circus monkeys, we’ve been involved with marine life protection, we’ve rehabilitated injured wildlife,” Press-McKenzie said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a cat or a dog, or a cow or a chicken, if it means something to someone and it needs our help, we’ll be there.” To help the organisation become “more sustainable”, PressMcKenzie said HUHA has been developing its retail spaces — as covid-19 has left many of its supporters struggling financially. “A lot of people don’t

have a spare $5. “However, covid has led to people downsizing and clearing out the clutter at home. Something that may no longer have value to them will have incredible value to us. The Carterton charity shop, managed by Carterton local and professional stylist Erena Rangiwhetu, is the largest of HUHA’s retail outlets — and Press-McKenzie hopes it will provide “a shopping experience that’s good for the soul”. “Every single item has a personality. “We want people to stay and have a good rummage - and find that special something that makes them go ‘oh my god, that’s so me!’” In his speech, McAnulty acknowledged HUHA’s “incredible work” — particularly in the areas of his new ministerial portfolios, emergency management and racing. “Thank you to HUHA for coming to our wonderful region,” he said. “Wairarapa people love a bargain, and they love to get behind a good cause. This shop is the perfect combination.”

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COMMUNITY NEWS CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Sound like you? Stand for Council! Your elected members represent you! Now is the time to put your name forward. They make decisions on matters such as roading, parks, water, and which projects are funded by rates. We can’t have an election or an effective Council without quality candidates, who are a true representation of our community.

° RA SMITH Puketeitei

A name of a hill on the Carterton District’s eastern hills is Puketeitei.

Nominations open Friday 15 July and close midday Friday 12 August.

As a compound word, Puke means hill and teitei means lofty.

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Latest Council Updates Work on a new water main to link the new tanks at Dalefield Road to the Frederick Street water treatment plant has started. Contractors will work between 7am-6pm daily and should take 12 weeks, depending on weather conditions. Detours and lane closures may be in place on Dalefield and Lincoln Roads, and Frederick Street.

CDC Annual Plan and Rates Resolution Each year the Council reviews how much revenue it needs to deliver services, and recalculates what it needs to charge for rates. This new recalculation comes into effect on the 1 July every year and is based on the Council’s plan for the year ahead. The 2022-23 Draft Annual plan, published in March, recommended a 6% rise in average rates. We have not added any additional projects from the 2021/31 Long Term Plan

which we consulted on last year. However, we did invite residents of the community to provide feedback before the plan was finalised. Having considered all feedback and making changes to the Plan, the average rates rise is now 5.75% which is reflected in this current rates account. We have worked to ensure that we can keep rates increases to a minimum, despite significant pressure from inflation, while still

delivering all our core services in the community and remaining financially prudent. GWRC Rates: CDC rates do not include Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] charges. GWRC has set their overall average rate increase for 2022-23 of 12.27%. With targeted rates for Carterton, this raises the average in this District to 15%. Visit: gwrc. govt.nz/your-rates online for more information.

In the grammar of te reo M˛or i the noun or verb is the ÿ rst word and the adverb or the adjective is the second word, so Puketeitei is a lofty hill. Its meaning can be better deÿ ned in this proverb or whakatauki: “Wh˛ia t e iti kahurangi, ki te tuohu koe, me he maunga teitei” [“Seek the treasure that you value most dearly, if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain”]. This whakatauk˙ is about perseverance and endurance. Refusing to let obstacles get in your way while striving to reach your goals. Puketeitei is a reminder of this attitude.

What’s In The Annual Plan?  Installation of the new pool slide  Year 2 of the 3 year roading programme  Wastewater and water renewals  Town centre carpark and depot relocation

 IT projects  District Plan Review  Wastewater Treatment Ponds Upgrade

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, July 13, 2022 EDITORIAL

Embrace the lumps and the bumps Young(ish), scrappy & hungry

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Erin Kavanagh-Hall I don’t watch a lot of network TV these days – there’s more than enough on Netﬂix and YouTube to keep a screen addict occupied. However, TVNZ has brought us some real gems in the last while. Including my new favourite – The Big Body Hotel. The title of the UK-made series is self-explanatory. Each episode sees a new group of plus-size Brits visit the Caribbean island of Antigua and stay at the Catamaran Hotel – a resort built with larger holidaymakers in mind. All facilities are designed for larger bodies: supportive bed frames, solidly built sun loungers, spacious restaurant seating, and accessible bathrooms. Supported by the hotel staﬀ, the cast members

embark on activities they never thought possible in their regular lives: snorkelling at a public beach, sea kayaking and hiking, getting a massage and having a boozy night out. Along the way, they begin to make peace with their bodies and with themselves. In a media landscape still awash with outmoded tropes and moral outrage, shows like this are sorely needed. For starters, the programme highlights the importance of Universal Design – building environments accessible to all people, regardless of age, size, or ability. The Centre for Excellence in Universal Design puts it plainly: “If an environment is usable, convenient and a pleasure to use, everyone beneﬁts.”

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The Catamaran Hotel is a perfect example: a facility with generous space and furniture made not to bend or break makes a pleasurable experience for all holidaymakers. All bodies benefit from quality, wellmade products - and the economy benefits when all consumers are included. Secondly, the show brings visibility to larger people – a group often denied reflection in the media they enjoy. Research has shown poor representation can leave minority groups feeling alienated and ignored, profoundly impacting self-confidence. Positive

representation, however, is correlated with increased self-esteem, and a sense of possibility. A particularly moving scene in The Big Body Hotel features solo father Solomon: who builds up the courage to go kayaking with the other cast members. “I saw other large people giving it a go,” he says, “and realised I could do it”. He saw himself represented and saw what was possible – that’s a powerful thing. Personally, what I found so wonderful was seeing the cast given permission to exist in their bodies as they were. When we do see plus-size people

in media, their storyline usually revolves around their quest for a smaller body. But, in The Big Body Hotel, we see the cast develop their identity beyond size. We see them embrace new experiences, discover the joy of movement, and make meaningful connections. We see them get pampered and realise they deserve kindness and self-care. We see fun: getting dressed up, making online dating proﬁles, and laughing over cocktails. We see their humanity. And honestly? As someone who occupies a larger body, living in a world where us plus-sizers are still seen as little more than a cautionary tale, a drain on resources, and objects of derision and voyeurism is exhausting. So, to see people like me given space to exist as fully-ﬂedged human beings was a magical moment. The most important lesson we can take away is life starts now. Not 20kgs from now. No matter what the scale says, you deserve comfort, compassion, and to live life to the fullest. Lumps, bumps, and all. Cheers, TVNZ – you’ve done this fat screen addict a solid.

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Executors explained Death is one of those awkward topics that most of us avoid. But the reality is, the better prepared we are, the easier it is on those we leave behind. The best way to make things easy is to regularly review your Will. The first thing you do when you make out your Will is appoint an executor. So just what is an executor and who do you choose? What is an executor? An executor is a personal representative responsible for tidying up your affairs and seeing that your wishes set out in your Will are carried out. Anyone of sound mind who is 20 years or older can be appointed as your executor but ideally, it will be someone you trust. Commonly we see children or other close relatives named as executors, but you can also appoint trusted friends, colleagues, or professionals such as lawyers. It is helpful to have two executors with the appointment of an alternative executor if one executor dies before the other. Other things to consider when choosing your executor are: • Age: you should avoid appointing a person who is likely to die before you – for example, someone elderly. • Capability: you want someone comfortable to engage with lawyers and other professional services where needed. • Availability: it is beneficial to appoint someone nearby or someone who can easily travel. You can appoint an overseas executor, however, it makes the process longer, more difficult, and expensive. While not required, it is a good idea to let your executor know you are appointing them (and if more than one, who the other executor/s are). You may also like to tell them the name of the law firm that holds your Will, so they know where to turn when the time comes. What’s involved? The primary job of your executor is to carry out the terms of your Will. Carrying out the terms may include some of the following tasks: [1] Applying for probate (confirmation from the High Court that the executor is authorised to act and the Will is valid). [2[ Determining what your assets and liabilities are. [3[ Selling a property. [4] Paying off any debts. [5] Making funeral arrangements. [6] Carrying out any special wishes such as gifts of significant items. [7] Distributing the residue (the remaining assets) to the beneficiaries of your Will, and [8] Closing bank accounts. For many of these tasks, your executor/s will have the helping hand of a lawyer to guide them through the process. Any costs involved such as fees for valuers, accountants, real estate, lawyers, and other advisors come out of the estate. If any of your beneficiaries are minors, the executor may have to wait until they reach a certain age before they can distribute their share of the estate. During this time your executor must monitor the needs of the minor beneficiaries as they can make payments towards their welfare from the funds if needed. Your executor can look to the Will and Trusts Act 2019 for guidance on this. When the final distribution of the estate has been completed and there is nothing left, the job of your executorship is complete. No Will, No Worries? It is not uncommon for a person to die without a Will. In fact, over half of the New Zealand population do not have a Will. Without a Will, there will be no executor appointed as your personal representative when you die. So, what happens then? Essentially, one of your next of kin will need to put their hand up to be your personal representative. That person must apply to the High Court to be appointed as what is called, your administrator. An administrator has the same role as an executor – to tidy up your affairs and distribute your property. However, as you did not leave a Will you do not get to decide who gets your property. Instead, the Administration Act 1969 has a schedule that determines who the beneficiaries of your estate are depending on your family arrangements. Not having a Will can mean your administrator and beneficiaries are not who you would have chosen. The only way to protect your wishes is by recording them in your Will. A Will, in most circumstances, will give you the freedom to decide who deals with your property and what happens to it when you are gone. The better prepared we all are, the easier it is for those we leave behind. I offer a free appointment to discuss the above matters and anything legal.

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Miriam Coulter “We’re gonna need a bigger boat” [Jaws].

Jane Catherine Ross “You had me at hello” [Jerry Maguire].

Coral Griffis “These are not the droids you’re looking for” [Star Wars: A New Hope].

Kasey Harlen “Me and Jenny goes together like peas and carrots” [Forrest Gump].

Richard Alan Dahlberg “Go ahead, make my day” [Dirty Harry].

Pearl Goodin “I’ll have what she’s having” [When Harry Met Sally].

Mike Filmnerd “Game over, man!” [Aliens]

Debbie Flannery “I’ll be back” [Terminator].

Margaret Mcnaughton: “Your heart is free — have the courage to follow it” [Braveheart]. Christina Schofield “Toto, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore” [The Wizard of Oz]. Pat Fairhall “You talking to me?”[Taxi Driver] Tom Hanks had plenty of iconic one-liners as Forrest Gump in the 1994 film. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Damian Matthew Hall “Zed’s dead, baby” [Pulp Fiction].

Jennifer Grey “Obv-iously...” [Professor Snape from Harry Potter], “I’ll be back” [Schwarzenegger], “and MY axe!!” [Gimli from Lord of the Rings] are ones that have stuck in our family – and are said in imitation voices as well. Pamela Feiertag “Nobody puts Baby in a corner!” [Dirty Dancing] Peter Rayner “Right turn, Clyde” [Every Which Way But Loose].

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Reader Clodagh sent in this cute shot of her dog Alfie, enjoying a bone in the backyard. Alfie is a “Schweenie” – his Mum was a Shih-tzu and his Dad was a Dachshund [or “sausage dog”]. Clodagh says his unique heritage means “he gets very fluffy and has a very long body”. Enjoy the snack, Alfie! PHOTO/CLODAGH SCARLETT

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, July 13, 2022 ARATOI VOICES

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Gone Bird, a student-driven exhibition Gone Bird, an exhibition selected and curated by students of Wairarapa College opened at Aratoi last Friday. The first of its kind, this exhibition is the product of the students’ 10-week long experience, visiting Aratoi and learning all about the aims and methods of our museum. This youth outreach project was developed by our education team in conjunction with Wairarapa College’s Hapori programme, which provides students with creative, service-based experiences. Wairarapa College’s Hapori time seeks to enhance their students’ hauora and support them to forge positive connections with the wider school community. There have been many highlights for the girls involved throughout the project. They talk of the

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thrill of being able to go beyond where the public can go and explore our local history through the artworks. The girls soon realised that they had to work as a team to make the exhibition a success, which meant compromise was needed and opinions shared. Everyone enjoyed learning the stories behind

lots of different taonga, sometimes sad, sometimes surprising. The exhibition itself draws together a diverse range of objects from our collection, presenting them for examination in an intriguing and meaningful way. The fate of the Huia bird resonated with many of the students early in

the selection process, and collectively they decided that here was a message of loss that needed to be remembered. Visitors to the exhibition will be treated to a rear and engaging experience. Seeing these works with fresh eyes, students selected works based on their own personal

interests. Everyone had a chance to include works or objects that they were drawn to. It was interesting to watch how the links between diverse works and objects were made easily as the girls considered different perspectives of the viewer and the artist intentions. This truly unique experience gave the students the chance to be involved in the full exhibition process, from selection of works to the practicalities of gallery installation. Aratoi congratulates Charlotte Bunny, Elia Dale, Holly Didsbury, Ella Fraser, Meila Hopa, Odessa Lehmstedt, Jaimee Mobberley and Ella Wenden-Hooper on their efforts and the success of their first, and perhaps not their last, exhibition. • See Gone Bird at Aratoi, open now until the 23rd July.

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Young pianist captivates in Featherston Marion Townend

Last month’s Mulled Wine Concert in Featherston featured a piano recital from Otis Prescott-Mason, a gifted student from the New Zealand School of Music. At the end of a wild wet week, a programme of romantic piano music was a real treat for the audience. Prescott-Mason opened with Robert Schumann’s “Arabeske in C” – written while Schumann was desperately longing for permission to marry his love, Clara Wieck. Next came two movements of Ludwig

van Beethoven’s “Sonata No.28”, written while the composer was on holiday in Baden, taking in the waters and walking among pines. Prescott-Mason’s lyrical phrasing in the first movement, especially in pianissimo passages, was exquisite, the dotted rhythms of the march impeccable. Meticulous technique and strength are required for the wonderfully patriotic “Polonaise in F#” minor by Frederic Chopin. Both technique and strength were at PrescottMason’s command for the pounding fortissimo octaves of the two

Wellington-based pianist Otis Prescott-Mason. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

polonaise sections. His playing would certainly have got the toes of the Polish emigree princess Ludmilla de Beauveau for whom Chopin composed this work tapping. She may even have danced! The Russian composer Alexander Scriabin wrote two Impromptus in 1894. The dynamics of the

second, in B minor, were beautifully managed by Prescott-Mason and led to a thrilling fortissimo ending. Prescott-Mason’s final piece was part of Franz Liszt’s response to his reading of Dante’s Divine Comedy [“Apres une lecture du Dante Fantasia quasi Sonata”],

a work in two main parts which describe the soul riding down to Hell [with strong, descending tritones representing the devil] and the gentle, shimmering joys of Heaven, with a dramatic finale rumbling to a conclusion. The enthusiastic audience was given a generous encore – a fresh blast of Mozart, with Prescott-Mason joined by fellow pianist Sunny Cheng. Another splendid concert in the Mulled Wine series. Marion Townsend is on the board of the Martinborough Music Festival and plays violin and viola in the Martinborough String Quartet/Quintet. • For more information about future Mulled Wine Concerts go to www. mulledwineconcerts. com, or email marygow@gmail.com.

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16 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, July 13, 2022 INTERNATIONALLY SPEAKING

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Russia-Ukraine explained The July meeting of the Wairarapa branch of the Institute of International Aﬀairs will be on the very relevant and worrying issue of Russia’s war against Ukraine. On July 21, in Masterton, Dr Alexander Bukh will explore the centuries old relationship between Russia and Ukraine, and the likely outcome of the current war. Alexander Bukh’s talk, ‘Understanding the Russia-Ukraine Conﬂict’, will retrace midEuropean history back to the Kievan Rus principalities of the 11th century to the post-1918 Russian Empire, the formation of the Soviet Union in 1921 after the Revolution and Civil War, the transfer of Crimea from Russia to Ukraine in 1954, to the collapse of the USSR in 1991. As Dr Bukh says: “There were rocky relations between the Ukraine and Russia between 1992 and 2014 – gas and aspects of foreign policy being

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At the core we are very similar

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Tim Nelson It is always great to celebrate our differences as people. One of the reasons why we travel is to learn about other cultures, finding out what they eat, how they entertain, how they celebrate … these being just a few example of what excites and fascinates us about people from communities so different to our own. However, something else we can celebrate and benefit from are the many ways in which we are all very similar. When we do this, we’ll

see that so many of our needs are the same regardless of who we are and where we’re from. For example, we all need fresh water, clean air, shelter, adequate and healthy food, as well as so many other things we have in common. I believe that if we all worked together to ensure that all of our common needs are met, then we’ll be able to enjoy and celebrate so much more of what makes us diﬀerent. This will make us so much less likely to compensate

by taking from those who aren’t like us, just as we have seen so many times in history and, sadly, are still seeing today.

Don’t lie so much

If we really are honest with ourselves, we should be able to admit that we spend a lot of time lying to others. Many of these lies are about what we consider to be small things, and the lies are told to keep up with the social norms and expectations of others. The types of lies could include: • lying about how much another person has hurt or annoyed us;

• lying about how anxious we might feel about a particular situation or event; • lying about the fact that we enjoyed a book or film that got terrible reviews from critics, or that we didn’t enoy a book or film that we are supposed to enjoy. We should all be prepared to stop these little lies. Not only will they free us up from doing the likes of attending a film premiere for that ‘important’ film about a social issue that we know we’ll find really boring, or reading that prize winning book that

will do nothing other than depress us, but it will also free up other to perhaps live a more enjoyable life.

Learn from failures

We tend to spend a lot of time looking to those who have succeeded in life as who we should learn from. I believe this is a great strategy, and it is something I have posted about many times; if someone has already done what you’d like to, then copying at least some of their strategies will bring you closer to being the person you want to be. However, another

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group of people we can all learn from are those who have failed. Yes, a life of continual success would be great, but all of us will face times when things go wrong, and sometimes this will be for a prolonged period of time. This is why we need to imagine what worst case scenarios could look like – how would we face them, and how could we survive such trying times? Looking at failures can tell us what we could do if we faced similar situations. It might not be easy, but it certainly would be something that could be overcome. We know this because we will have seen what people have done to get by in the same situation we are facing.

Ask for help!

Take a moment to think about how you would feel if a good friend asked you for help. My feeling is that straight away almost anyone would feel two things: a sense of compassion for the person who has reached out, and a quiet pride that someone you care about has sought you out to support them. With this being the case, we need to be prepared to ask for help ourselves. Far too often we fail to ask others to support us. When we don’t ask, we’re not just making ourselves more vulnerable, we’re also denying someone we care about the opportunity to beneﬁt in the ways I have shared above. Do yourself a favour and ask for help. The beneﬁts will go far beyond yourself, and remember … asking for help isn’t giving up, it’s refusing to give up!

Is there a book for that?

I have heard many times the phrase ‘Is the an app for that?’ This could apply to so many things, from learning a language to investing in the share market. Apps can make things easy for us, accessible on our phones so that they can be used whenever we have a few minutes, or longer, spare. Today I heard a variation to the phrase, changing just the one word to become ‘Is there a book for that?’ I love this, essentially because I love books. I also know the answer to the question: a resounding ‘Yes!’ For any problem or question we may face there will be a book written by someone who has had the same issue and has shared the solutions and answers that we can apply ourselves. These books will cross the years, with many written thousands of years ago that are still relevant today. An example of this is the Stoic Favourite Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius. I’ll never give up on books. I consider myself so

fortunate to genuinely love reading them. However, even if reading wasn’t something I enjoy, I would still ﬁnd a way to do it to take advantage of life’s many experts from the past all the way up to the present moment.

Do your best

Bear Grylls is recognised around the world as an expert in outdoor survival. He is admired by all cross sections of society for his calm and likeable personality. He is someone we would all like to have alongside us in a crisis. A reason for Bear’s ongoing and long lasting success is that he has a philosophy of trying his best, as opposed to being the best. He knows that there will always be others better than him at just about anything he is passionate about, even outdoor survival. There is nothing he can do to control this. However, what Bear can do is always to try his best at everything he does. This will lead to gradual improvement, as well as a sense of fulﬁlment and personal empowerment.

There are many challenges that we face in life. Each one is an opportunity to try our best, just as Bear Grylls does.

Focus!

With Matariki celebrations now over, it’s time to think about goals and dreams. One thing that so many of us do is choose too many things we want to achieve. Having listened to Ryan Holiday, the modern day Stoic philosopher, talking about getting better, he suggests doing one thing at level 10, as opposed to 10 things at level 1. I’ll be almost but not quite following Ryan’s advice. I’ll be doing two things with real intent, these being to complete the learning resource A New Course in Māori, and to train for the F45 Playoffs Event. I’m aiming to have both done at around about the same time, with the F45 Playoffs taking place in mid September. For both of my focus areas, I am looking at the processes of training and learning rather than the outcomes. My hope is that sticking to the process for both will take me to where I want to be – in top physical shape to compete in a fitness competition, and a competent communicator in te reo Māori. I keep you posted on how I go. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

It is essential for your pet to have healthy, clean teeth free from plaque and tartar. The build up of plaque and tartar lead to periodontal disease which can lead to serious health issues for your pet. Plaque occurs when bacteria stick to the surface of the teeth and form a white to brownish film or layer called plaque. This layer hardens and forms a brown, rough crust on teeth which is difficult to remove. Over time the bacteria and irritation of the tartar and plaque lead to raw, bleeding, painful and damaged gums. Structures that support the teeth are affected and in turn lead to loosening and then loss of teeth. To spot dental issues or gum disease regular checks of your pet’s mouth and teeth should be made at home. A daily check is not a bad idea. Some examples of what to look out for are: * Bad breath in your pet is not normal and can point to an underlying dental or gum disease. * Bleeding gums and blood stained saliva are a sure sign of gum disease. * Your pet chewing with difficulty, not to keen on biscuits, but will eat soft/ tinned food. * Your pet’s mouth and nose painful to touch. * Swollen face especially under the eye.

These type of changes could indicate dental problems and a good idea would be to ask your vet to do an oral heath exam on your pet and to advise on any treatment necessary. A scale and polish may be the only treatment required to remove plaque and tartar, but in more serious cases dental surgery may be necessary. At home care is very important to help keep teeth and gums healthy. * Check mouth and teeth regularly * Train your puppy to get used to their teeth being brushed. (Use doggy tooth brushes and toothpaste.) You can do this daily. * Give your dog food and toys that are formulated and designed to help keep teeth clean. Some toys can damage teeth and gums. Care for your pet’s teeth as you would your own.

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Mānawatia a Matariki!

CARTERTON COMMUNITY ASPIRATION # 5

An abundance of STUFF TO DO allowing an active and connected district Ka Pai was right alongside community celebrating Carterton's first official Matariki public holiday with an abundance of offerings to educate, entertain and celebrate. Our highlights included: * the magical early morning haerenga; story telling and star gazing with local legends Ra Smith and Becky Bateman rounded out with a Wild Oats breakfast feast. *A special whānau screening of Whina, providing opportunity for Rangatahi and Kaumatua to engage and learn the intricacies of a life lived through struggle, perseverance and determination for change. * The launch of Aotearoa Moving Portraits. Intended as a portrait style exhibition but in this instance screened as a one-off theatre event, we saw local community champions share moments from their lives in 8 unique stories capturing tales of whānau, forgiveness, self discovery, historical relevance and environmental impact. A huge thank you to the story tellers - Brian Shennan, Frances ReiriSmith, Helen Dew, Marlene Ditchfield, Mike Johns, Pat McLean, Ra Smith and to Sean Woollgar creating this project in our community. To add your story to the Moving Portraits kete, visit. www.aotearoamovingportraits.nz Each of these, and many other moments spent over this first official holiday cemented the intention of Matariki, celebrating who we were, who we are, and who we want to be. Mānawatia a Matariki!

There was a full house and long wait list for Te Pou's Mental Health First Aid Course, hosted by Ka Pai this month demonstrating our community's appetite for this learning. Tēnā rawa atu koe to Massey University lecturer Philip Ferris-Day and co facilitator Susan Ferris-Day for giving their time and energy freely to educate and build our community's capability. Community Champs right there! We are working to host another course in September, to preregister email hello@kapaicarterton.nz

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Ronnie Priest A long-term vision to restore Carnival Park Scenic Reserve in Pahiatua to its previous glory kicked oﬀ with a community open day on June 16. Carnival Park was opened as a botanic garden in 1915 with proceeds from a local carnival. The area was originally part of Te Tapere Nui O Whatonga [also known as 40-mile bush], but is now one of the few remnants of the once mighty forest. Carnival Park Domain Board Chair Stanley Wolland says the open day was, despite poor weather, well attended by children from Tararua College, Pahiatua School, and St Anthony’s. “It was a great day. We

talked about our future plans and then took them on a tour through the bush to talk about the native trees and the history of the park. “This is one of the few areas of the original forest left that is available to the public. We want to protect it for the next generation and get children involved in caring for this special place.” Carnival Park Domain Board member Judith Gleeson, who ﬁrst joined a planting at the reserve as a newly graduated teacher in the late 1960s, says the reserve is entwined with the history of the region. “Families used to walk out to Carnival Park for picnics before cars were commonly owned. “During every

show day children would play in the reserve. All sorts of events have taken place there, including weddings, Christmas parties, and even retirement parties.” About 10 years ago, the class Judith was teaching was involved in a year long programme at Carnival Park. “The children learnt how to identify plants, undertake weeding and collect seeds. But the really interesting thing was when they started talking about all the memories their grandparents and parents had shared of Carnival Park.” The neighbouring campground at Carnival Park is administered by the Tararua District Council, and the Department of

Conservation [DOC] administers the scenic reserve. Explore Pahiatua Incorporated has set up an agreement with DOC to enable community restoration of the site. The open day formally celebrated the establishment of this agreement. DOC Community Ranger Wendy Gray says she’s excited about helping the community restore the reserve and reintroducing endemic species. “While native trees are present in the reserve, there is a prevalence of exotic species and some 65 odd weed species which make it diﬃcult for natives to establish and survive.” Stanley says some weed and pest

management has been undertaken in the past year – 75 possums have been trapped since February – but it is only a drop in the bucket. “Restoring Carnival Park is a huge task and will take a lot of hard work. It’s going to take a long time to restore the bush, but you’ve got to start somewhere.” “I’d love to see the next generation take a part and have an active role in the future of Carnival Park,” Judith adds. • If you would like to be involved in the restoration and protection of the Carnival Park Scenic Reserve, contact treasurecarnivalpark @gmail.com.

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Time for economic degrowth

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Guy Walker On the topic of economic growth, Anglo-American economics professor Kenneth Boulding once famously stated: “Anyone who believes that exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist.” Well, unfortunately, we have let the economists of the world have their way for far too long, and growth and the continual pursuit of it have become the cornerstone of the global economy. And spoiler alert: this is a finite planet. It is undeniable that economic growth has brought financial prosperity and comfortable lifestyles to many of us in the economically privileged world. But it is equally plain to see that many decades of excessive economic activity, fuelled by out-of-control consumer capitalism, have also wreaked havoc on the natural world and now threatens the future liveability of the only planet we can call home. The economists and politicians will have us believe that we can and must ‘grow’ our way out of

this predicament. But, as we know, this is madness in a closed, and now much depleted, system. The concept of degrowth may not be familiar to many, but it has been around for quite some time. It proposes the coordinated contraction of the global economy, reducing unnecessary production and consumption to reach a ‘steady state’ of zero growth. Following a path of degrowth would allow for much more rapid and substantive cuts in emissions than the halfhearted and piecemeal proposals that are currently on the table – and would relieve a lot of the burden on the natural world, allowing it to regenerate. What would result has been called a ‘suﬃciency economy’, in which essential services would be available to all and everyone would have enough. Living in a degrowth economy would mean greater equality and autonomy, more emphasis on local rather than global, development of community spirit and resilience, and a greater

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Interested in being a member: If you are a woman in business and would like to find out more about Venus or would like to come for free to a meeting to see if it’s the right thing for you then contact the local area manager Phillippa RoilGlendenning on 027 414 3189 or phillippa.roil@ venusnetwork.co.nz

fortnightly, investigated and considered, that can then be used to assist businesses to success. Topics presented in June included the importance of how best we can present our personal brand, why protecting our income is important and securing our ﬁnancial future. At Venus fortnightly the group focuses on an identiﬁed topic, applies relevant experience and listens to those of others, thus gleaning a variety of positive skills.

Sellar & Sellar Business Manager Trudy Hullena, support staffer Becca Adams, and Partner Clare Jacobson.

informative article entitled ‘Why Should You Protect Your Income?’ The information garnered from this publication was amazing, including advice on how to navigate through many forms of accidents or illnesses and how valuable income protection can be.

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The business thrived throughout the 1980s and 90s with many overseas contracts - however, when Stuart’s son Stephen took over in 1997, the export market was on the decline so Stephen and Sarah began to focus solely on the local market.

Since 2005, they have supported Wairarapa producers by o˜ ering the opportunity to sell their Pinehaven produces produce in the With no middleman 12 varieties of apples. Pinehaven shop involved, Pinehaven is able - diversifying the to sell its produce at a˜ ordable business, and proving prices - with customers able to buy popular with customers. seasonal fruit and vegetables in bulk The store o˜ ers a range of meats from throughout the year. Pinehaven is Greytown Butchery (including its awardnow in its third generation of family winning sausages), locally sourced eggs, ownership, with Stephen Meyrick, an fruit, spices and jams, Laughing Owl orchardist his entire career, and wife Fudge, and seedlings and plants from Sarah at the helm since the late 1990s. Zealandia. The business began life as Orchard Pinehaven also sells its own range of Holm, founded on Udy Street by apple juices - made using its Paciÿ c pioneer apple grower James Hutton Rose, Braeburn and Cox’s Orange Kidd - best known for developing the varieties - as well as real fruit ice creams. successful Kids Orange Red, Gala and Freyberg varieties. Pinehaven’s delivery service supplies fresh produce to restaurants, cafes and Stan Meyrick, an orchardist since 1926, rest homes throughout Wairarapa. bought the business in 1953, renaming it “Pinehaven” and eventually passing it on to his son Stuart.

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WARM YOUR HEART WITH FROZEN JR. AT JDDC Performing Arts School Disney’s FROZEN JR. Playing at Wairarapa College Hall in Masterton Disney’s Frozen JR. is playing at Wairarapa College Hall July 15th through to July 17th. The spectacular 60-minute musical, designed for middle school-aged performers, is based on the 2013 Disney film and the 2018 Broadway adaptation. The JDDC Performing Arts School cast includes 60 students led by Sharon Stevens- Cottle as the Artistic Director Pam Robinson as the Musical Director with Stage Management and construction by Brett Tickner. The Technical team once again includes Rhys Doherty from Image Group NZ with sound designed by Toby Mills from Noise Productions. This highly professional team have joined together for many of the past JDDC productions including Oliver, Shrek and Madagascar jnr. Sharon says “You’ll love this fanciful and heartwarming stage adaptation of the top-grossing animated film of all time!” Join Anna, Elsa, and all of your favorite characters as they embark on an epic, ice-filled journey of self-discovery, camaraderie, and the real meaning of true love. Adapted for young performers, this musical includes favorite Frozen songs such as “Love Is an Open Door,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Let It Go,” as well as wonderful new songs from the Broadway production. With its empowering message of love and understanding, Frozen JR. is sure to melt your heart! JDDC Performing Arts School encourages young Musical theatre performers to “Do their best, be proud and have fun”. We strive to give our performers a Professional experience. This encourages our cast to grow in confidence and develop their theatre skills while sharing their talent and passion for Musical Theatre. The MTI show script and score gives the production team a really strong base to start the process of creating the magic.

For information on purchasing tickets please visit Trybookings.com or call 027 406 5215. Disney’s Frozen JR. is presented through special arrangement and all materials are provided by Music Theatre International. For more information about licensing Frozen JR. or other Disney shows, please visit www.DisneyMusicals.com. Music Theatre International (MTI) is one of the world’s leading theatrical licensing agencies, granting theatres from around the world the rights to perform the greatest selection of musicals from Broadway and beyond. Founded in 1952 by composer Frank Loesser and orchestrator Don Walker, MTI is a driving force in advancing musical theatre as a vibrant and engaging art form. MTI works directly with the composers, lyricists and book writers of these musicals to provide official scripts, musical materials, and dynamic theatrical resources to over 70,000 professional, community, and school theatres in the US and in over 60 countries worldwide. MTI is particularly dedicated to educational theatre and has created special collections to meet the needs of various types of performers and audiences. MTI’s Broadway Junior™ shows are 30- and 60-minute musicals for performance by elementary and middle school-aged performers, while MTI’s School Editions are musicals annotated for performance by high school students.

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It’s bowel screening time Helen Holt

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Catching bowel cancer early can be the difference between life and death and health promoters are urging Wairarapa residents to embrace at-home screening in the latest campaign. The bowel cancer screening campaign launched at Wairarapa’s District Health Board on Wednesday announcing free screening for 60-74-year-olds. The programme, in its fifth year, offered at-home testing kits

for anyone who signed up. Previous screening found 46 of the 500 participants had cancer. Health promotor Lisa Fitzgerald said it was important to catch bowel cancer early. Bowel cancer was the second deadliest cancer in New Zealand, with Wairarapa recording the highest number of cases after South Canterbury. She said the at-home screening was for people who did not have symptoms. “A lot of people say ‘I don’t need to screen. I’m fine. I’m fit and healthy,’ but at the early stage,

most people have no symptoms.” Symptoms were often mistaken for much more benign health issues. Fitzgerald said anyone with symptoms, including constipation, diarrhoea, odd-stools, abdominal pain, and blood in bowel movements should immediately see his or her GP. Fitzgerald said part of her role was to normalise talking about bowel cancer and testing and approaching groups who were considered high risk, including Maori and Pasifika. The National Screening Unit [NSU] said a higher proportion of bowel cancer occurred in Maori and Pasifika before 60 years old. About 21 per cent compared Wairarapa’s fifth bowel cancer screening campaign was launched on Wednesday. PHOTO/ HELEN HOLT

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to 10 per cent for nonMaori non-Pasifika peoples. NSU said the government’s $36 million announcement in the Budget to shift the eligible screening from 60 to 50 years old for

Maori and Pasifika was a step towards addressing known health inequity. The lower eligible age would be progressively implemented across the country following trials in Waikato and Tairawhiti.

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Over the barrel: Ben wins young winemaker title Grace Prior

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For the first time ever, the Tonnellerie de Mercurey Young Winemaker of the Year award has been won by a Wairarapa resident. Ben McNab, an assistant winemaker at Palliser Estate, took out the award for 2021 despite having to compete in 2022 because of covid-19 restrictions. He said his interest in winemaking was subconscious, growing up alongside a family vineyard in Gladstone. McNab said he was out with his grandfather among the vines at as young as three years old. “It really has taken a village to raise this boy.” He said he shifted away from winemaking and Wairarapa, but viticulture had been subconsciously engrained in him and led him back. “I was actively working away from that direction, and it pulled me back, so obviously there was quite a strong bond early on.” McNab said he was the first person in Wairarapa to win the award in its seven years of running, as well as the second from the North Island. “It’s a bit of a reward for the hard work that’s been put in and a homage to those who have helped get me to this point – my friends, my family, my industry mentors. “This just gives me an opportunity to look for the next challenge.” New Zealand Wine said the 2021 final was postponed several times but finally went ahead on June 22 this year. The event was held

at Pisa Ranges near Cromwell, Central Otago – another ﬁrst for the competition. “Originally planned as a spring then summer competition, it eventually took place in winter with the snowcapped mountains adding a dramatic backdrop for the day. “The ﬁnalists undertook a wide range of challenges covering everything needed to be a top winemaker. This included

It’s a bit of a reward for the hard work that’s been put in and a homage to those who have helped get me to this point – my friends, my family, my industry mentors. laboratory skills, wine industry knowledge, CAPEX, wine judging, and an interview.” McNab said the competition was all under time pressure and he was competing against industry colleagues who he described as “incredibly sharp”. He said he was most proud of his presentation about how the wine industry would reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. “I’m quite passionate about that opportunity and excited for where our industry is going to be in 28 years. “I think the action we take on that might be the most human thing that we do in life, we can’t not do it.”

He said the ideas weren’t entirely original, with many of them coming from New Zealand wine growers who were building industry wide climate action. McNab said the presentations from competitors were building layers on existing plans and actions. “It really is about measuring what we’re putting out and building robust, structured, tangible goals to climb into a better space.” He said the sooner action was taken to reduce emissions, the better. McNab said he wanted to give credit to the competition’s organisers. “I think they deserve as much praise as they can get because they’re not doing it for the praise, they’re doing it to help.” McNab said he would like to see the doors opened further to encourage more young people into the industry. New Zealand Wine said as well as being crowned the Young Winemaker of the Year, McNab would also be given a travel grant to visit the Tonnellerie de Mercurey [cooperage] in Burgundy, France. Following his win, McNab is also set to become an associate judge in the New World Wine Awards, and review wines in DrinksBiz magazine. McNab wasn’t the only young viticulturist to take home a recent award. Katie Cameron from Escarpment recently became the Wairarapa Young Corteva Viticulturist of the Year.

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz Food Market: Food Trucks, 4-7pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am; Featherston: Featherston Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact (06) 216-2187 Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@ gmail.com Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Call physio. rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards - 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 3777019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm,

FRIDAY, JULY 15

Spontaneous Dance: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston.Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz Masterton Social Badminton Club: Chanel College gymnasium, Herbert St, enter through treelined entrance [by the bus stop], 7-9pm. Contact Melissa [027] 327-0505. Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Aratoi: Ngā Haerenga/Journeys - Celebrating Matariki to Aug 21. Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities to July 2023; Continuing Legacy: 150 Years of Masterton Trust Lands Trust to Aug 28; Andrea Gardner: This is the rabbit hole to Oct 16; Wendy Bornholdt: Drawing on Resources to Oct 16; From Jul 18: Top Art Exhibition 2022 to Jul 29. Kids Song & Story: 9.30-10.30am, for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Call Anne Owen

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek 377-4505. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Free support available across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.304pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway. Fareham Creative Space: Open studio art session, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Road, Featherston. Email registrations@farehamcreativespace. nz to book, or just drop by. Entry by koha.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston.fusiliers@gmail.com Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433. Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687.

Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market:9am1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, next to Wairarapa Farmers Market, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Wairarapa Cancer Society Supportive Care Services: Free services for anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039. Women’s Self Defence:With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 2639403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Winter Bowls: 1pm. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. Fareham Creative Space: Bob Ross landscape painting workshop, 1pm - 4pm, 80 Underhill Road, Featherston. Email registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz to book your place.

SUNDAY, JULY 17

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

600-1710. South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time please call Gordon [027] 414-7433 or [027] 628-5889. Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’ Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Rotary Sunday Market: 6.3011.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association croquet, 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY. JULY 18

Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm Club Carterton, Broadway. Call [027] 645-0905. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, A/G Church, Featherston. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322.

Wairarapa Services Club: Cards 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, JULY 19

Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am. Al Anon: Do you need support for coping with alcohol problems in your family? Contact [027] 811-0006. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. Call Ben [027] 892-0730. Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston.Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am; Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.306.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon-1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 4987261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association Croquet: 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Winter Bowls: 1pm. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Fareham Creative Space: Open studio art session, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Road, Featherston. Email registrations@farehamcreativespace. nz to book, or just drop by. Entry by koha.

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Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Annette, at Heart Foundation, [04] 472-2780 ext 1, annettes@heartfoundation.org.nz Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment. Masterton: Citizens Advice, 10-noon. Keep Fit!: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Free Classes: Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214. South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: At a café in South Wairarapa, 10am. Call Kirsten 3991050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857 Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm in Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 for venue details. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies,

7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: 57 High Street [behind Carters]. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 3787109. Men’s Group: For men feeling depressed, lonely or vulnerable, or want to meet other men for support and friendship. 7pm - 9pm, Salvation Army Village, 132 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton. Entry by donation. * To have an event listed, please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior.

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at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.159pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Housie at 1pm. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728.

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ACROSS 1 Sword (7) 4 Catch sight of (4,4,2) 9 Plummeting (7) 13 Animal skin (4) 14 Planet (6) 15 Delicately pretty (6) 16 Abbreviate (7) 19 Overwhelmed with grief or shock (10) 20 Logical (8) 21 Waste drain (5) 24 Plates (6) 25 Peaceful (6) 27 Coarse fabric (9) 32 Adventure (8) 33 Cleric (6) 34 Yellowish food additive (7) 38 Wizard (8) 39 Watercourse (6) 40 Manner of walking (4) 41 Diaphanous (5) 42 Resided (5) 45 Quite crazy (2,3,2,1,6) 52 Ability (5) 55 City transport (5) 56 Company (4) 57 Option (6) 58 Charge less than (a competitor) (8) 61 Root vegetable (7) 62 Except on the condition that (6) 63 Ready (8) 66 Constantly recurring (9)

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Chris Cogdale chris.cogdale@age.co.nz Keith Hannam has blown his ﬁnal whistle and bowled his last bowl. A life member of the Wairarapa-Bush Rugby Union, life member and patron of the WaiBush Rugby Referees Association, and a life member of Bowls Wairarapa and the Masterton Bowling Club, Keith Hannam passed away on June 16, at the age of 88. Keith dedicated more than 60 years of his life to sport, immersing himself in playing, refereeing, green keeping, administration, and voluntary work. Like many from his generation Keith, in the words of Wai-Bush Rugby Referees chairman Graeme Reisima, he was “an incredibly loyal person who told you how it was — no sugar coating.” Keith ﬁrst took up the whistle in 1966, when he joined the Wairarapa association, which later amalgamated with Bush. Keith loved refereeing college rugby and in his early days had the experience of refereeing Kuranui College and the lightning fast Grant Batty. Kuranui won 108-0 with

Keith Hannam with the William Webb Ellis trophy. PHOTO/FILE

Batty scorching in for many of the tries. He refereed at club level for many years, and attained his representative blazer in 1981 after completing the required ﬁve games. In his eulogy, Reisima highlighted one humorous incident in a game between Wai-Bush and King Country. “At a lineout there was a knock on by Wai-Bush but the sharp-eyed referee Hannam played some advantage to King Country. All of a sudden there was a booming voice that yelled “ what about the knock-on?” Keith immediately blew the whistle to some comments

of ‘ can we not have the advantage” – “no,” says Keith, “Mr Meads wants a scrum.” Keith refereed well into his 50s, having controlled 215 Senior A games. He ﬁnished up with the college juniors where he had begun and enjoyed so much. Keith then commenced many years of coaching and assessing where he established a well-known reputation of telling it as it was, but at the same time he would lavish praise if it was warranted. In recent years, Keith and good mate, the late Baden Whale [also an accomplished referee],

would be seen on the sidelines enjoying the game they loved. Away from rugby, Keith was an avid bowler. A foundation member of the now defunct St Stephen’s Indoor Bowls Club, he had more than 60 years involvement in the sport. Keith also had 40 years or more involvement with lawn bowls, winning four centre titles, in pairs and fours, and 14 Masterton Bowling Club titles. He had 20 years involvement in green keeping and was chairman of the Wairarapa Greenkeepers Association for many years. He was also a qualiﬁed coach, and

held various administrative roles, including Masterton president and Bowls Wairarapa president in 2002-3. Keith was the youngest of four boys – Gordon, Rex, and Bruce to Ellen and Kenneth Hannam. He lived on farms at Levin before moving to Kahutara and then Masterton. He attended Wairarapa College where he held the boys under-15 110 yards record for many years. After leaving school Keith joined his brothers in engineering, completing a ﬁtter and turner apprenticeship. He worked for Rondo, later known as Sliderite, for 30 years until he retired. Keith loved ﬁshing and even designed and built his own alloy boat. He was also an avid gardener known for producing outstanding vegetable crops. Keith met his wife Jean in Masterton where she was a nurse and they were married in Hawera in 1957. In the next six years they produced three boys Stephen, Iain, and Peter. Their house at 141 High Street was built in 195859 and is still the family residence today. Keith was a dedicated family man, who enjoyed the interests and sports of his sons, grandchildren and their children.

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THE BIRDS GET THE LAST SAY – SETTLERS VILLA We’re in, unpacked and enjoying living in this beautiful old villa. This will also be our last column, so I thought I would share some of the learnings from our renovation. We still have the old lean-to to deal with, but that’s for another day as our builder would say. Lesson one - the global pandemic has meant labour and material shortages and price hikes that have hurt our pockets. The original budget turned out to be a starting point but there is no turning back once you rip down those walls, so planning is vital. Get an estimate and add 30 percent - prices will not go backwards. Lesson two - surround yourself with good trades, be up front about your budget and don’t take it personally when they laugh. Mostly, it’s a nervous laugh as they currently cannot predict materials pricing or when their workforce is going to get sick. All trades are under enormous pressure so communication is the key and add more time on to your timeline for sickness and workload balancing, remember they are also human. Lesson three - look after your own mental health, renovating is stressful enough but everything you read tells you that house prices are dropping and you may not get your investment back. This is just another housing market cycle. If you are unsure whether your

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renovation investment is wise then do your homework, get a valuation or talk to a real estate agent for some advice. We did both. Lastly, do it for yourself unless of course you do it as a business. Talk to the professionals and if you want those birds on your wall then get them. Be brave even when your trades think you’re mad. We aligned ourselves with the team at

Guthrie Bowron, this was not a paid partnership. We did it because they loved our vision and are a great one-stop shop for renovators. They also often have promotions that are super competitive. But most importantly their team is brilliant and their advice is invaluable.

I wasn’t sure what pics to use so I think I will leave the last word to the birds who now

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