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Whaiora office manager Libby Trafford getting her hair shaved by her daughter, Jane Johnston. PHOTO/JAN MCLAREN

Honouring loved ones Relay teams doing their part for the Cancer Society Jan McLaren Libby Traﬀord is very familiar with the devastation cancer can bring. Last week, the Whaiora oﬃce manager shaved her head in support of this weekend’s Relay for Life Wairarapa event, in memory of her friends and family

whose lives have been forever changed because of cancer. “I lost my very best mate to cancer and my sister-in-law to lung cancer even though she had never smoked,” Libby said. “Then my husband who was having a knee replacement had a chest x-ray as part of a preop check and was told he had lung cancer.

“Fortunately, because of early detection, he had major surgery which saved his life. “But the diagnosis was crushing. “And who knows, it could be me tomorrow.” Libby said the decision to shave her head was a simple one. “I am not someone who likes

to make a spectacle of myself, but I did it to raise funds for the Cancer Society who work so hard to help those who need support. My hair will grow again – it’s nothing like losing hair because of chemo. “It’s a token really but a symbolic one. Continued on page 4

A Masterton rest home now has a tasty addition to its premises – a food cupboard where anyone from the community can drop off surplus produce or foodstuffs and pick up something else for the table. Lyndale Care, tucked into Coradine St, just off Cole St in Masterton, was buzzing last Tuesday as it officially opened its Food Share Pantry. Residents sat in rows of chairs as they watched Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson and the facility’s diversional therapist Jo Hayes untie the ribbon on the large white pantry. Creating the food pantry at the rest home was Jo’s idea – she had seen a similar concept on Carterton’s main street – and several others exist throughout Wairarapa. It was also the last legacy of master builder and Rotarian Mervyn Brown, who died on November 5 last year. “The journey really started about two years ago when we turned the flower garden into a vegetable garden,” Jo said. “From that vegetable garden, we supply the kitchen with anything we grow, which then goes on the plates for the residents. “They see the garden through from the start, right through to the eating.” So, when she saw Carterton’s Continued on page 3

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About 2000 people attended the 13th Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival on the weekend at The Cliffs, rural Carterton.

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Kids are making active school journeys this month for Movin’March. Full story P33

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After 117 years, the historic Tinui church, which held the first ever Anzac service on the first anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, has moved. Full story P28

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Tiny houses plan shrinks

A proposal to build 120 small and tiny homes on a 4ha section in Featherston has been shelved for now. Full story P26

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Lost boy rescued in Tararuas Sam Tattersÿ eld A full-scale search and rescue eﬀort was launched on the weekend after a boy on a school tramping trip lost sight of his group, spending a night alone in the Tararuas. The year 10 Rathkeale College student had been part of a group of 10 students and ﬁve adults on a Duke of Edinburgh overnight tramp between Holdsworth Campsite and Totara Flats Hut. At about 5pm on Saturday, he lost sight of the group crossing a swing bridge and followed an old track. When he realised he was separated from the party, and was unsure of his bearings, he set up a safe place to wait, pitching a tent for the night, in line with training he had received from the school in

meetings prior to the day. The meetings covered such things as the gear students should take, the route they would be following, and actions to take in a range of situations, including separation from the group. A school spokesperson said it was this training that eventually led to his successful rescue. Many people in the same situation would have panicked and tried to walk their way out in the night, potentially getting more lost. When his absence was noticed by the group, including one parent who was a search and rescue volunteer, a ground search was launched. The police were also notiﬁed, and a fullscale search and rescue operation began.

The Tararua Range. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

The student was located safe and well by Amalgamated Helicopters early on Sunday morning, close to where his initial disappearance was noticed.

Police said he didn’t have any injuries but was “quite cold”. Search and rescue sergeant Tony Matheson said the boy had gone to an open area and was waving

at the helicopters, having potentially seen them searching the night before. Shortly after he was found, he was reunited with his relieved parents. The parents and school

were very pleased at the way the student handled the situation. They were “very grateful” for everyone on the trip’s efforts, and the members of the SARS team. This was echoed by Rathkeale principal Martin O’Grady who praised the efforts of the “magnificent” Police SARS. “This was very reassuring at a most difficult time and their level of knowledge and professionalism certainly brought this issue to a speedy resolution. “We cannot thank them enough.” O’Grady said that a full review of the incident is being conducted by the school to ensure that any recommendations can be acted on. The parents asked that their son not be identified.

Sharing food among all the community Continued from page 1 food cupboard, she thought – “what a wonderful idea”. Jo spoke with Masterton FoodBank coordinator Lyn Tankersley who thought the idea was “fantastic” – in fact, Masterton FoodBank had several food pantries in the making at that stage to distribute throughout Masterton. “Lyn was more than happy for me to run with this idea and see if I could get some sponsors together to help.” Local businesses and organisations which supported the Lyndale Care Food Share Pantry together were M B Brown, Rotary Club of Masterton, Tumu ITM, A T Rooﬁng, Resene Colour Shop, Ziggy’s Glass, Select Signs, Higgins Concrete, and 2K Design. Jo said while the pantry was being constructed at M B Brown, some Lyndale residents popped over to help, donning hard hats.

Lyndale Care diversional therapist Jo Hayes with Masterton FoodBank coordinator Lyn Tankersley at the Lyndale Care Food Share Pantry. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

“The idea behind this is that although we have some ordinary Food Bank items in here – that is just the basis of the cupboard – it’s more about bringing the community together with our produce out of our gardens, our apples

oﬀ our trees, our lemons from our bushes, oranges, carrots, anything you might have in your garden that you have a surplus of,” Jo said. “It’s not for just the needy to use this cupboard, it’s for absolutely everyone

Mervyn Brown, Stephen Brown, and Jeff Hayes working on the Lyndale Care Food Share Pantry. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

to share.” Lyndale Care manager Mary Leighton said one of the rest home’s quality initiatives for the year was to enhance their “community connection”. “We wanted to reach out into our community and

have them come and see us,” she said. “What a wonderful way to get that community engagement.” Masterton FoodBank has three Food Share pantries ready to be installed locally and would like people or

businesses to express their interest in having one. • To express your interest, contact Masterton FoodBank on 06-370 8034 or mastertonfoodbank@ gmail.com.

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Rest home’s van-tastic new ride Emily Ireland Arbor House’s successful fundraising efforts to purchase a new van to transport their residents, has been no mean feat. The van, an LDV Convoy, seats 10 people and has a modern and up-to-date hoist with full safety features and accommodates a wheelchair. It was purchased new for $77,000, and is a welcome replacement of the facility’s previous van which was 20 years old and becoming unreliable and no longer safe for residents. However, Dr Rob Tuckett, chairman of the Arbor House Board said the old van had “served us well in the time we had it”. Although the trust still has about $20,000 left to pay off on the vehicle, Dr Tuckett said he and the rest of the board and staff were thankful

Linda Brewer (Lions), Colin Brewer (Arbor House Board of Trustees), Lucy Griffiths (Trust House Trustee) Rob Tuckett (Chairman of Arbor House Board), Carol Burns (Lions), Royce Cooper (President Lions), Helen Gray (President Lionesses), David Halford (President SW Rotary), David Bowie (Lions). PHOTO/SUPPLIED

for the “remarkable and generous” support they had received from businesses, organisations, and individuals, some of whom donated up to $5000.

The van is used to transport residents to and from appointments and to go on outings such as, Lake Ferry for lunch, McDonalds for an ice cream, or to Henley

family members nearby, therefore, outings are important so residents don’t feel isolated, Dr Tuckett said. Arbor House, which has only 25 beds, is one

Lake. It is also used for our Day Activity people who we pick up and drop off around Greytown & Featherston Monday to Friday. Not all residents have

of Wairarapa’s three community-owned not for profit rest homes, along with Carter Court in Carterton, and Wharekaka in Martinborough. Dr Tuckett said rest homes were becoming more clinical, which was why it was important that residents had the freedom to get out and about. Having a suitable van facilitated this. Though growing, Greytown is still not a big town, therefore, the degree of support from our community is very much appreciated, Dr Tuckett said. Arbor House would like to thank Lotteries Commission, Lions & Lioness Greytown, South Wairarapa Rotary Club, Greytown Trust Lands, Trust House, Eastern & Central Community Trust, Fresh Choice Greytown and Featherston, and Greytown retailers.

Health centre shows its support for relay Continued from page 1 “It’s a demonstration of support to all those in our community who have either had cancer diagnoses or have supported those who are on their cancer journey.” Steve Chamberlain is a friend of Libby’s and a colleague at Whaiora. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer four years ago and now it is advanced. “I am on a slippery slope and you never know which way it will turn. “I trust my clinicians and I have had outstanding care. “You have to keep one foot ahead of the other all the time and there are new treatments coming on stream. “The cost of treating me with drugs is massive but they stall the progress of the disease.

Whaiora has raised almost $2000 for the Wairarapa Cancer Society.

“However, there is always hope and Relay for Life is all about hope.” Steve believes prostate cancer is a poor relation to breast cancer because there is no national screening programme and

many men are not aware of the PSA test available. “Yet it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. “He doesn’t want Whaiora to be the ambulance at the bottom

PHOTO/JAN MCLAREN

of the cliff and for other men to suffer needlessly. “I want to see more awareness of environmental issues, screening and early detection.” The Whaiora team

is getting behind Relay for Life by fundraising through raffles and Libby’s head shave. They have raised almost $3000 so far and donations have come from near and far through Facebook posts. All donations support the work of Wairarapa Cancer Society who support those who are suffering. “I love the Cancer Society’s kaupapa and the fact that the money raised stays in the Wairarapa,” Libby said. “The local Cancer Society needs all our support. “We never know when we may need them. “We just never know when we may need a bit of extra help in our lives, or when something may turn ‘pear-shaped’. “Who knows who may need help – I’m paying it

forwards, perhaps.”

Relay for Life

Relay for Life, one of Wairarapa’s biggest charity events, takes place at Clareville Showgrounds from March 16-17. Hundreds of people will be participating in the Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, which involves an 18-hour relay around the circuit. To donate to help fight the battle for cancer sufferers and survivors, visit wairarapa. relayforlife.org.nz/ event/RelayForLifeWairarapa-2019/ sponsor_a_friend. • To enter a team, contact the Wairarapa Cancer Society on 06 378 8039 or online at www.relayforlife. org.nz.

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Builders tackle mental health

Steve Rendle

Wairarapa’s Registered Master Builders branch is taking the lead trying to help contractors cope with the mental pressure created by the region’s building boom. A study by the Building Research Association last year found 6.9 per cent of overall suicides were in the construction industry, just above farming and forestry on 6.8 per cent. Wairarapa Master Builders president Paul Southey, of A1 Homes, said the percentage was disturbing and the organisation was keen to bring contractors of all kinds together to discuss the impact of current workload pressures. Master Builders is one of two membership organisations for builders, along with Certified Builders, but Southey said the aim was to build constructive links between the two groups, as well as associated trades working in the industry – the likes of plumbers, electricians, painters. “We are all in the Wairarapa – I think we can be working together to address the issue of mental health,” he said. “We’re starting to open the dialogue – open discussion.” There was no question the current building boom had created a pressurised situation for those in the industry, Southey said. “From a mental health point of view, this boom has been going on for a couple of years and it’s looking to continue. “We [A1 Homes] would have 150 contractors working with us, and the likes of Jennian Homes would be the same. “We want to look after

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President of Wairarapa Master Builders Paul Southey. PHOTO/STEVE RENDLE

contractors’ mental health.” Southey said while the increased activity was a boon for the industry when it started, there was now a “massive shortage” of available people. “When it began, everyone was really excited by it, but it’s gone beyond that now. “It’s the workload that everyone’s trying to deal with. “We’re saying ‘let’s work together’ on this.” Southey said a recent Master Builders breakfast attracted 70 people from a variety of trades — “we’re told that’s more than they

get in the cities”. The events are held four times a year and are designed to bring contractors into contact with their peers. “It’s about providing a network of support, so rather than working on by yourself and struggling, you’re in contact with other people who are also under that sort of pressure.” Southey said there were also plans to work with district councils to get a longer-term view of planning and scheduling for development in the region.

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Missing man named The Masterton man missing since last Tuesday has been named by police. Wairarapa police and search and rescue teams have spent a few days last week combing the Cape Palliser area for Gurwinder Singh Dandian. The 26-year-old Indian national was reported missing after leaving work early at 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon, which friends said was out of character. His car was later found at Cape Palliser and a member of the public located some items believed to belong to the man. Sergeant Tony Matheson said police believed

Gurwinder Singh Dandian. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Dandian had gone into the water. Matheson said the dive squad had spent a “considerable amount of time searching” last Thursday, but the surge had made it difficult.

“We’ve had a lot of help from the locals in Ngawi and Search and Rescue. “We are asking people on the Wairarapa coastline to remain vigilant,” he said. Singh is about 1.70m tall, of medium build, with black hair, brown eyes and has a tattoo on his left forearm. Police did not initially release his name as they attempted to contact his family, but the Indian Consulate was notified last week. • Anyone who may have seen Dandian in the Cape Palliser area are asked to contact police. • Information can be provided to Masterton Police on (06) 370 0300.

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Long stretch of roadworks State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill was transformed into a 14km worksite last week with nearly 100 crew working on up to 10 separate maintenance activities on the road each night. The ﬁve-night block of closures started at 9pm on Sunday, March 3, with the road reopening by 4am each morning, and ﬁnished on the morning of Friday, March 8. A second block of night closures is scheduled for the end of the month, from Sunday night, March 24 to Friday morning, March 29. NZ Transport Agency regional transport systems manager Mark Owen said the primary reason for the night closures was to improve safety for the paving crew who were operating wide machinery on a very narrow stretch of road. “Because the road needs to be closed to enable the resurfacing to be safely carried out on the narrow road, we are scheduling as many works as possible into the closure times to reduce day time stop/go works throughout the year,” Owen said. “We expect this will at least halve the 300

stop/go delays that road users have experienced when travelling over the Remutaka Hill during the day.” He said the main task during the closure is paving works, expected to cover more than 2,000 square metres of road per night. “There will be two paving teams working on the hill with 30 trucks of asphalt and concrete delivered each night. “We also have 10 road markers and, in the second week of closures, six abseilers doing work on the hill. “For every night of the closures there could be up to 100 workers, doing up to 10 separate maintenance activities that would usually be a stop/go site on their own

during the day when the road is open.” Work completed during the ﬁrst block of closures (March 3-8) included: • 15,666 square metres (3.5 kilometres of road lane) of paving (resurfacing) • Re-marking lane lines • 29.5km of mowing – some sections to 4.5m high • Graﬃti removal at Muldoon’s Corner • 244m of crash damaged guardrail and posts repaired • 8.2km of channel clearing • 30 metres of drainage

renewed • 200m of drainage relined • 6.5km of drainage inspected • 70 culvert inspections NZTA signalled the planned closures six weeks ago to give those impacted enough time to plan ahead. Following feedback from regular night-time, Remutaka Hill road users, the closure time was reduced by one hour and a shuttle service made available for those unable to reschedule their journey or for whom the detour route is not viable, such as shift workers. “We do appreciate how disruptive this is for some road users. “We know there are many road users who have

changed their plans due to the closures, including businesses, shift workers and concert goers, and we thank them for their patience and understanding,” Owen said. “We’ve also been working with shift workers to help them meet their work commitments. “This includes providing a shuttle twice a night over the Hill during the closure so shift workers from Wairarapa don’t need to drive the detour route to get home after a shift. “The shuttle service has also been used by a some concert-goers to return home to Wairarapa. “We also oﬀered space for businesses to park trailers on the Upper Hutt

side of the hill so they can get their goods over prior to the closure.” Around 270 vehicles use the Remutaka Hill Road at night between 9pm and 4am, compared to around 6,400 vehicles during the day. As the main artery linking the Wairarapa and Wellington regions, eﬀective maintenance of the road is critical for both the Wellington and Wairarapa communities. • Further information on the Remutaka Hill Road closures is available at www.nzta.govt.nz/ remutaka. • Shift workers wanting to register for the shuttle service should email remutaka@nzta. govt.nz.

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Here we are, going to hell in a handbasket and only a few people seem to care. It’s not that people don’t care about things. For example, the kerfuffle about a possible capital gains tax got many a dander up. There’s something unusual about global warming that spurs denial in some and inaction in almost everyone else. I chanced across a documentary a while ago called “(Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies” featuring Dan Ariely, a behavioural economist (youtu.be/8yJmP1Yzb5c). Behavioural economists observe that people do not behave according to the predictions of economic models. Humans often don’t make rational decisions. Behavioural economists observe what we actually do. Dan Ariely videos on YouTube are straightforward, informative and entertaining. What does Ariely make of our (lack of) response

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Before you come and see us to buy your lawn seed there’s a few notes you should make. How big is the area? What kind of seed is going to suit your lifestyle? Most lawn seed brands contain a mix of grass types. Some grow slowly which will require less mowing. Some are tougher for high traffic areas, some for hot, some for shady. We have pamphlets instore, or you could have a look at www.burnet’s.co.nz for more information.

PREPARE THE GROUND:

Doing this before sowing the seed can make the world of difference. Spray the existing lawn with Grosafe Knockdown (this is the same as Roundup but we have it at a far better price). It takes up to two weeks for the old grass and weeds to die completely. If you can, waiting another two weeks to allow any weed seeds to germinate and then spraying again will give you a nice clean slate. You then need to dig or cultivate the ground to about 15cm (if you’re doing a large

area then a rotary hoe would come in handy here).”If you have a roller this is very helpful. Apply a 25-30mm layer of Tui Lawn Preparation Mix to the area, and for an added bonus some SaturAid. This will provide lawn seed with a base of essential nutrients and fertiliser. Create a level and compact area for your lawn by raking, rolling and filling in where needed. Give the ground a thorough water before sowing.

SOWING THE SEED:

Sow on a fine day, preferably when rain showers are forecast. Wear gloves and wash hands after use. For even distribution measure the area to be done and divide it into two lots. Scatter half in a north-south direction, the other half at right angles, in an east-west direction. Lightly rake, or use a roller, to ensure seed is in good contact with the soil. Depending on seed used, germination should take 1-2 weeks.

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You need to be careful what you do with a new lawn in regards to feeding so take care. A soil conditioner or seaweed tonic is beneficial in the beginning as it encourages a strong root system, which will help your plants to thrive. If you have clay soil then mix up some Gypsum Clay Breaker in a watering can and apply to your lawn before you fertilise. This will break down the soil and allow the water to get in (plus many more benefits).

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It’s crucial to keep a newly sown lawn damp. Water regularly using a mist spray. Avoid over watering as this can lead to “damping-off disease”, which can kill the tiny grass seedlings.

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Measure the area to be sown, and choose your seed dependent on how it’s going to be used. Is the lawn for a shady spot of the garden? Is it in the hot sun? Is it going to have kids & dogs running over it? Have a look at the Tui or Burnet’s websites for more advice, or come in and see us. There’s a trick called ‘Over-seeding’ that can renovate a worn out lawn without replacing it completely. Autumn is an ideal time. Before sowing prepare the ground so the seed can make good contact with the soil. Mow the lawn short and remove debris and weeds. Use a hard steel rake to remove thatch and create shallow grooves in the soil. Sprinkle over some Tui Lawn Preparation Mix, then scatter the seed and gently water in.

Take care when feeding new lawns and in the beginning it’s recommended you use a soil condition or seaweed tonic only. This doesn’t help with the growth but does help to encourage a strong root system. Strong roots hold water better and will help your lawn thrive. Yates Natural Seaweed can be applied to new lawns one week after germination, and should be repeated at least 2 weeks later. For established lawn you should fertilise twice a year with a product such as Kings Lawn Fertiliser – once in the autumn months to protect it in the winter and once in spring to help boost the growth and carry you through the summer months.

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Use your stone aged brain

Carterton

Steve Rendle

Renowned psychologist and TV personality Nigel Latta can’t teach you how to use your cell phone. Actually, he probably can, but that’s not what his fundraising event for Digital Seniors in Carterton on March 14 is all about.

Nigel Latta.

His talk ‘Stone Aged Brains in Smart Phone Times: How to survive and thrive in the modern world’ will raise funds for Digital Seniors, a trust set up to help older people to cross the increasingly techy digital divide in society. It provides free technology support sessions to seniors at retirement homes. Latta is clear about the focus of the evening. “It’s certainly not going to be an evening of ‘here’s how to build an app or here’s how to go viral on Facebook’,” he laughs. Instead it’s about the broader questions increasing technology triggers. And broad is an understatement when it comes to the target audience. “If you’re a human being and you’re living in the world, this stuff is going to be impacting on you,” Latta said. “For young people, their lives are being impacted because they having to make decisions about how to educate themselves – what does education mean in the years going forward. “Should you still do a degree – are you better off doing trades? And if you do do a degree, what

Digital Seniors volunteer Andre Hattingh with Anne Day at the Masonic Village. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

degree should you do? What jobs will still be there? “For everybody else, our lives are being impacted wherever we go, whatever we do.” The problem, Latta says, is the ‘hardware’ we’re born with. “We’re trying to navigate through all of this with brains that are at least 80,000 years old.” But despite the fast pace of change these days, the problem isn’t new for mankind. “Weirdly, things like philosophy become really important now,” Latta says. “For most people now they think of philosophy

being this academic hoitytoity thing where people sit around read Latin. “But actually, philosophers were just people trying to figure out how the hell you be a human. “How do you deal with the trials and tribulations of life? “Some of that ancient wisdom stuff is just as relevant today as it was hundreds and hundreds of years ago.” Unsurprisingly, Latta doesn’t believe technology and the internet are intrinsically bad. “Technology isn’t good or bad and the internet isn’t good or bad, it just is. “It’s kind of up to us

whether we seek the positives things in it or the negative things.” One of the benefits of social media is its power to connect, but that obviously comes with a downside. “Before social media, if you were a transgender kid in a small town, you might have thought you were a freak and the only one in the world. “Now you can go online and find communities of like-minded people to connect with. “That’s good thing, but there’s also the downside too, which is the nastiness and the unpleasantness of the internet.” Again, rather than technology solutions, Latta’s emphasis on is more on psychological filters to enable a more positive experience in the digital world. NIGEL LATTA PRESENTS “Stone Aged Brains in Smart Phone Times: How to Survive & Thrive in the modern world” Where: Carterton Events Centre When: Thursday, March 14th, 2019 Time: 6.45pm – 9pm Price: $40 plus booking fee. •Pre-show drinks and nibbles included.

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IT’S TIME TO HAVE YOUR SAY

This month we said a warm welcome to our new Customer Service and Administration Specialist, Joe Samuel. Joe joined us after completing his business administration studies at UCOL in Masterton, while spending his weekends working in the kitchen at the hospital. In his spare time, he plays guitar and the drums and makes the most of Carterton’s hangouts. Joe has already had first-hand experience with our amazing Events Centre when he attended the Pink Floyd tribute concert last year, recognising the venue as a place he would like to be a part of. He’s looking forward to the town’s iconic Daffodil Festival later in the

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year and getting to know our great community, so make sure you say hi to Joe the next time you pop in!

Some of you have noticed us flushing the bore on the corner of Frederick St and Lincoln Rd, but what is it all about? The bore has a high level of silt (turbidity) when we start the pumps, so our council officers have been regularly flushing the bore to get rid of the particles before

treating the water. We are also looking at what can be done to reduce the amount of times the bore needs to be flushed. This is all part of our commitment to providing you with clean, fresh potable water, ready for when you turn on the tap and make your morning cuppa.

Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade project Things have been moving forward at our Daleton Farm Wastewater Treatment Plant, with excavations now in full force.

But we are doing some important earthquake strengthening to our town clock, so don’t be alarmed if you don’t hear the chiming bells or see moving hands for a while.

The construction of the new storage reservoirs is underway, and the site is starting to look a bit more colourful with the bright orange fencing which recently appeared. This was put up to help control the surface water runoff and is a very important step to help separate the clean water from the dirty water by redirecting the dirty water into the sediment retention ponds.

February Water Usage

We’re not killing time…

We also made a drone video which gives a really great view of the progress being made. You can check out the video and stay up to date on all the exciting changes via the wastewater page on our website: cdc.govt.nz/ services/wastewater

February was as hot and dry as expected and our water usage went over our maximum supply of 2500 cubic metres per day on a few occasions. We really appreciate everyone working together and doing their part in continuing to conserve our precious water. Reducing your usage can be anything from turning off the tap when you brush your teeth to cutting down your shower times. To view the current water restrictions and to keep an eye on how we’re doing as a community visit our website - http://cdc.govt.nz/services/water/

It’s that time of year again for the council to put together its Annual Plan for the next year. Before any final decisions are made, Carterton councillors will be getting out and about to consult with the Carterton community on a couple of projects they would like to roll out over the 2019/20 year. The council is still putting together its consultation document, but when it’s ready you can expect to see your councillors popping up all over the place. In fact, you may have already spotted some of them down at the pools and at Carrington Park, serving up a free sausage sizzle.

This wasn’t part of the Annual Plan consultation, but it was a great opportunity for our councillors to get to know you and have an informal chat about any ideas people had for our town. Keep an eye on our Facebook page – we’ll be sure to give you plenty of notice when we have another pop-up barbecue and will give you all the details of where you can meet up with our councillors once the consultation process begins next month.

TAKE A STAND Do you think you have what it takes to stand for council? This year is Local Body election year, with nominations opening on July 19, so there is no better time than now to start thinking about whether you would like to stand for council. Elections won’t come around again until 2022 so if you want to make a real difference in your community, the time is now!

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

12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, March 13, 2019 EDITORIAL

Opinion

Make a positive change in your life It’s funny how many times you can hear a piece of advice before finally taking it on board. “Get up early – you’ll feel better.” “Take deep breaths and relax.” “Count your blessings and be grateful”. These are things I hear from my near and dear almost like a broken record when I’ve got myself in a rut – and it’s probably some advice you’ve heard many times before. The thing is, there’s three things you need in order to make a positive change in your life. Awareness, motivation, and discipline. I’ve come to realise that I have ample amounts of awareness, a decent amount of motivation, but when it comes to discipline, I’ve been falling short. This past week has felt like a bit of a turning point and I want to share with you Midweek readers some of my advice about all three aspects of implementing a positive change in your life.

Whether it’s a reader photo, a cutie, or a snap of you with your Midweek, email it to midweek@age.co.nz with ‘Midweek Photo’ in the subject line, and it could be featured in this segment.

Emily Ireland Awareness

Awareness is all about looking at your past – evaluating who you are based on your actions and thoughts. The best way to do this is to write down a list of your strengths and weaknesses and identifying that there is room for improvement.

Motivation

Motivation is all about looking into the future. What sort of person would you like to be? What would be your strengths, your goals, how will you overcome your weaknesses? Write down buzz words that describe your ideal self and put them somewhere you will look at least once a day. Maybe you can write them on your mirror, your bedroom door, your computer screen at work:

“happy, strong, confident”. Also make sure you write down your plans. Your plans for the day, the week, the month, the year, and picture yourself achieving those.

Discipline

Discipline is all about looking at the now. It takes a lot of discipline to be disciplined – and disciplined I am not. Discipline is what keeps us on track to achieving our goals – it is the conscious choice of action as opposed to inaction. It is choosing the path of effort as opposed to the path of ease. It choosing to get your housework done before relaxing, choosing to cross one more thing off your todo list before sleeping, and choosing to get up and start living instead of hitting snooze on your alarm.

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What did your first home cost? Susan J Stark I think it was $18,000 back in 1977. Angela Hansen-mrs Blue $16,500 in 1981, Muldoon government also gave first home owners a $1000 tax rebate for first five years so really cost $11,500. Mandy Cairns $57,000. It was a huge old villa on a massive amount of land. When I had to sell it, it got sold for $98,000 and got

moved to behind the big apple in Greytown and the last time it was on the market it was selling for over $500,000. Megan de Roo $76,000 GBP, 1995.

Robyn-Jane Wren $20,000, 1979, Auckland. Jennie Taylor 12,000, Rotorua, 1973. Andrea Beckett $76,000 – 1997. Sandy Ryan New build $36,000, Stokes Valley, 1979.

Sean Herbert $95,000 3-bedroom, quarter acre section.

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Hannah Miller $125,000. Penelope Sullivan $85,000. It was tough. I was a dedicated careerdriven stay at home mum.

Christine Hawker Mauriceville, former teacher’s house empty for eight years, 3/4 acre – 1972 – $900 plus lawyer costs.

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LETTERS

Inch-deep thinking for referendum a good metaphor Mike Osborne’s article pointing out the folly of having a referendum on the legalisation of cannabis (Midweek February 27) was very telling and pointed out some home truths. I loved his poignant comment that sums up for me that folly, quote: “What we’ll get is inchdeep thinking across a large population ...”. I have been trying to think of a clever way of describing an even greater

referendum folly – the public Brexit vote in UK, and I might even steal Mike’s metaphor. What in the world has democracy come down to in putting complex and possibly extremely expensive policy votes before the public? Opting out of the European Union always had the possibility of costing the UK many billions of pounds. It is blatantly ridiculous to put something so

complex and potentially ﬁnancially devastating to a public vote. I am public. I am a reasonably intelligent, middle income bloke, but, as with millions of others, I have no concept of the greater issues involved in Britain leaving the EU, or in New Zealand legalising cannabis. Democracy isn’t a perfect system. The best we can do is put forward the people

most likely to understand the implications of making particular policies. Those are our government people. That is their job. Love them or hate them, they will understand the implications of major policies better than 99 per cent of the population. We vote them in and that is all the voting we can sensibly do. Nick Sault Featherston

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KITTYCAT REHOMING

Huia Did you know that in the early 1890s, a museum was being formed in Masterton? The Secretary of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, and Town Clerk of the Masterton Borough Council, Richard Brown, collected an amazing range of items – including this mounted Huia – and in 1911, Masterton Museum was officially opened. The Masterton Museum collection is now held at Aratoi. Where was the last confirmed sighting of a huia? In the nearby Tararua Ranges.

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Beverley Jack Centre Manager This week I’d like to share with you the ways in which we use marketing to inform, equalise, sustain, engage, sell, and grow what we do at the Wairarapa Community Centre. As a not for profit organisation it is important for us to utilise as many free or low-cost marketing platforms as we can, to ensure our community has a solid understanding of what our centre has to offer and how we can help you to expand your local support networks. On a base level, marketing is useful for customer education; we know what services we offer, but do you? We want to share with you our most valuable proposition in fun and interesting ways as you are our priority. Marketing is an important strategy to ensure the growth of the Wairarapa Community Centre. We use social media posts, presentations, monthly media stories, brochures and weekly Arrow FM broadcastings (“Empowering our Community” podcasts) to assist us to spread the word to established, new, and potential customers.

Community Centre events this month March 14 The Leading EdgeFirst, Fast and Fearless Leadership Workshop. Hosted by Focus Leadership Coaching, 9am-4pm. Registrations required. • For further information, check out their website www. focusleadership coaching.com March 14, 21 Wow Toastmasters Club are holding another speech craft course 7.30pm-9.30pm. • Registrations required. Please phone Karen Hoyland -0223676066 March 15, 22, 29 Zero Waste cooking classes. Registrations required. • Phone Bev Jack at the Centre, for further information: 3771022

6.15-8.15pm. • For further information, phone Nigel Martinez: 021782866 March 20 Mosaic Menz support group meets each fortnight 2-3pm • Contact Jared Renata: 0275608999 March 20 Wairarapa Womens Centre are running another Stain Glass workshop 10am-1pm. Registrations required. • Phone Vonnie Kordell: 06 3782453 March 20 Wairarapa Heart Foundation runs a monthly Heart Help support group 4-5pm. • For further information please ring Kit Cohr: 06 3703890

• Phone La Donna: 0223420359

March 14, 21, 28 Move with Ease (Feldenkrais method) runs each week 5.15-6pm. • For further information phone Rupert Watson: 0275853822

March 18, 25 StarJam promotes music and performance for people with disabilities. They meet each week

April 3 Masterton Tramping Club meets the first Wednesday of each month 7-10pm. New members welcome.

March 17,24,31 Fellowship group holds a weekly service 10am12noon. New members welcome.

Mako is a delight on the eyes with her unique fur that changes colour depending on the angle it’s viewed at. Straight on she looks almost black, and from behind a light silver. Mako is a little more reserved than her siblings but when she decides it’s cuddle time, it’s cuddle time. Initially a little shy, she will make friends with other cats and would fit in a multi-cat household. Mako is the daughter of two abandoned cats. Because of this, she can be easily startled by loud noises and sudden strangers. She’s the type to watch from a distance unless she feels safe, but once she’s feeling secure she’s an absolute cuddle monster. Mako would suit quieter homes with older children and no dogs – although she might make an exception for a dog used to grumpy cats. If you’re retired and looking for a beautiful kitty to share your life, Mako sounds perfect for you. Do be warned – she gets her name from the mako shark, due to her love of chewing things. You’ll need to keep her well supplied with suitable chew toys or she’ll find her own. Mako was born late October 2018. She has been desexed, vaccinated and flea/ worm treated. Her adoption fee is $140. We can also arrange for discounted microchipping to ensure that Mako always comes back to you. If you are interested in her, call Lee on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail. com • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust CC54963. Their mission is to rescue and tame feral kittens and adopt them into loving homes. • Visit their Facebook page KittyCat Rehoming. Cash donations to help them continue their work can be made either to their Givealittle page, to the KittyCat Rehoming Kiwibank account number 38-9019-0699166-00 or to their account at their vet, Vetcare 06-06890191117-00 Reference Kitty46.

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religious advice, but for help to reflect on their lives and the things which give it meaning. “Here at Kandahar, the most important part of my role is to be someone the residents and staff can trust and with whom they can feel comfortable discussing anything.” “Many of the people who speak with me tell me straight away that they aren’t religious, but that doesn’t matter. If I can help them feel happy, safe, and connected to themselves, then that’s what counts. It’s really validating when a resident shares aspects of his or her life with me.” The home’s emphasis on elders’ holistic wellbeing aligns with Enliven’s unique philosophy, which is based on the internationally-recognised Eden Alternative care model. The Enliven philosophy encourages elders to maintain their independence, stay connected to who they are and the people they love and continue enjoying the activities and hobbies which are meaningful to them. To learn more about Enliven’s holistic approach to wellbeing, visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz. To find out more about rest home or hospital care at Kandahar Home on Roberts Road in Masterton call the friendly team on 06 370 0447.

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A special visitor from the United Kingdom is paying a visit to Wairarapa this coming Easter weekend. And he’s sure to make the Wairarapa people do a double-take. Busby the Queen’s Guard has been announced as the special shape hot air balloon at the 2019 Wairarapa Balloon Festival, and the burly Brit is bound to draw a crowd when he takes to the skies. Standing at a little over 29 metres, Busby is a based on the Queen’s Guards at Buckingham Palace in London and was manufactured in 2017 by Cameron Balloons in Bristol, England. Busby’s a relative newcomer to the balloon circuit, and his maiden flight was at the Taiwan International Balloon Fiesta in 2017. Since then, he has travelled extensively across America, Europe and Asia, and will visit New Zealand for the first time to take flight at the Wairarapa Balloon Festival on 18-22 April. The Festival’s organiser, Robyn Cherry-Campbell, is thrilled to welcome Busby and his pilot to our shores. “New Zealand is becoming a popular stop for experienced pilots on the circuit, and special shapes like Busby always excite the crowd and really add to the magic.” When Busby gets airborne, it’s under the expert guidance of UKbased pilot Paul Burrows, who has been flying hot air balloons since the age of 17 and was the youngest pilot in Europe when he completed his qualifications. Over his 27 years in the industry, Paul has flown passenger flights all over the world, and has flown some of the best known shapes on the circuit, including the Kiwi Bird, the Little Girl and Little Boy, Busby the Guard, Buster the Bulldog, and, at the time, the world’s largest

Busby the Queen’s Guard will make his New Zealand debut at the Wairarapa Balloon Festival in April. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

pair of green underpants, as part of a marketing campaign for an online bookmakers. He was also the first British pilot to fly in Vietnam. Paul sits on the flying committee for the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Europe’s largest annual balloon event, which attracts more than 500,000 people over the course of four days in August. The Wairarapa Balloon Festival this coming Easter weekend marks 20 years of the popular annual show brightening the region’s skies. The schedule features a range of free events including the chance to see the pilots take off for early morning flights throughout the region (weather permitting), the ‘Burner Parade’ through Carterton and Greytown, and a meet the pilots’ session at Te Kairanga Vineyard following the Meander over

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Martinborough flight. Also on the agenda is the popular Trust House Night Glow at Solway Showgrounds on Saturday April 20, where tethered balloons will light up to music. For those who would like to try ballooning themselves, visitors to this year’s show will have the chance to take a scenic balloon flight with one of the country’s top commercial balloon operators, Ballooning Canterbury. • The Wairarapa Balloon Festival is held annually at Easter Weekend. This year’s show is on from Thursday, April 18 until Monday, April 22. • For more information and to book Night Show tickets or balloon flights online, see www.nzballoons. co.nz, and follow the Festival on Facebook at WairarapaBalloon Festival for updates.

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Enliven’s Kandahar Home is highlighting the importance of holistic care when it comes to supporting the region’s elders. Kandahar Home and Kandahar Court manager Peter Newman says the strong, positive links between the emotional wellbeing and physical health of older people are now well-established, although physical health is still often the focus of care. “Clinical or medical care is clearly a very important part of providing high-quality care, and we work hard to provide that to all residents. But true wellbeing is about going above and beyond the medical side of things.” Peter says staff at the Masterton rest home, and other Enliven homes across the lower North Island, are trained to consider elders’ spiritual and emotional wellbeing as part of their overall care plan. “One way we support residents to look after their wellbeing is by valuing what spirituality means to them, whether that involves spending time in nature or with friends and family, maintaining cultural practices or enjoying a favourite pastime.” For residents who are religious or possess a more traditional approach to spirituality, Kandahar’s chaplain, Reverend Merv Jones, is on hand to offer a friendly ear. He says many residents turn to him not simply for

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Our sky’s brightest stars This week is good for doing a scan across the sky naming the brightest stars – all visible from our advantageous place in the southern hemisphere. First, I’m going to do stellar magnitudes 101 – that is, how astronomers specify the brightness of stars. The astronomy boffins in their wisdom assigned the bigger magnitude numbers to the dimmer stars. Then to make it worse, they made a two and a half times jump between whole numbers magnitudes. So, a magnitude 2 star is 2.5 times as bright as a magnitude 3. A magnitude 1 star is about six times as bright as a 3 (i.e. 2.5 x 2.5). It works out that a magnitude 1 is 100 times as bright as a magnitude 6, the latter being considered the dimmest we can see with unaided eye. So, getting that straight, let’s start in the SE sky and we’ll go right across the sky to NW. The Southern Cross is fairly high in the SE, but lower down are the very obvious two brightest stars of Centaurus; Alpha and Beta. Alpha Centauri is the third brightest star in the sky, so bright in fact, that its magnitude on the scale

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Nick Sault is a minus figure: -0.27. Beta is still up there, but at least it’s in positive territory at 0.61. Look up a bit to the Southern Cross. Crux is its official name, and Acrux is its brightest star. With a magnitude of 0.83, it is a little dimmer than Beta Centauri.

Can you see the difference? Remember the lower over the horizon the star sits, the more atmosphere you are looking through, so Acrux may look brighter than Beta Centauri. Almost overhead, but on the southern side of overhead, you cannot miss Canopus, the second

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star on the southern side of the belt is Rigel, at magnitude 0.12. On the northern side is the red star Betelgeuse, which is a similar magnitude to Rigel but is a variable; sometimes brighter than Rigel sometimes dimmer. Finally, let’s do the belt. The three stars look fairly equal, but from east to west they go: 1.74, 0.69 (the brightest of the three) and 2.25 (the dimmest, and the only second magnitude star I have mentioned here). Up next: Procession of morning planets.

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Open Day this Sunday

a chance to explore theCore theCore - Carterton’s new health, fitness and well-being colab- is inviting everyone to its Open Day this Sunday 17 March.

Between 10am and 2pm there will be plenty of opportunities to have some fun while finding out more about theCore, with demonstrations, competitions, prizes and more. Visitors will be able to see how the former leather goods factory of Jeffrey Chandel has been transformed into a trendy facility, offering a range of health, fitness and well-being services. Located at 65 Nelson Crescent, just around the corner from the Carterton Events Centre, theCore is home to Strength Nation Gym, Cape Physio Wairarapa, Wairarapa Massage Therapy and Wairarapa Osteopathy. All four share the same philosophy of providing premium services to the people of the Wairarapa. Having all these essential services in one centrally-located space will make leading a healthy and active lifestyle much easier to achieve for Wairarapa residents. The genesis of theCore was the happy coincidence of Wairarapa locals Jessica and Tavita Isaac buying the 800 square metre building at the same time as friends AJ Manley and Matt Henderson of Strength Nation were looking for new premises for their Greytown gym. From there, they were able to add three other complementary health & well-being businesses, each highly respected in their own fields. CAPE Physio is adding a Carterton clinic to its Masterton one, while Wairarapa Massage

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Therapy’s presence complements its clinics in Masterton and Greytown. Wairarapa Osteopathy has moved its clinics to theCore from its previous premises’ at High Street North, Carterton and Lincoln Road, Masterton. During the Open Day, each business will be offering an insight into how they can help you achieve your health, fitness and well-being goals. Along with prizes, competitions and demonstrations, there will be a great prize pack giveaway, drawn on the day.

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Nuclear weapons on the global stage The speakers at the Institute of International Affairs meeting on Tuesday, March 19, will be Dr Kate Dewes ONZM and Commander Rob Green RN (Ret’d). Coming directly from the ‘Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons Conference’ in Wellington, their topic is ‘The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons: A Milestone towards Abolition?’. In 2017, they spent a month in New York helping negotiate a Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which was adopted by 122 member states of the UN General Assembly on 7 July 2017. As Kate Dewes says: “It was the culmination of a ten-year citizenled international campaign focusing on the catastrophic humanitarian impact of the use of even one nuclear weapon, the treaty further stigmatises nuclear deterrence, and led to the award of the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize to the campaign”. But, as Rob Green adds: “All nuclear-armed States boycotted the negotiations,

Dr Kate Dewes and Rob Green. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

and the US, UK and France dismissed the treaty as divisive and undermining the international security structure”. So, Dewes and Green argue, the struggle must continue to achieve a nuclear equivalent to the comprehensive, universal Chemical Weapons Convention. Kate Dewes has codirected the Christchurch Disarmament & Security Centre (DSC) with husband Rob Green since 1998. She was on the International Steering Committee for the World Court Project. Part-time lecturer in Peace Studies at the

University of Canterbury for 20 years, she was a member of the UN Secretary-General’s Advisory Board on Disarmament Matters 2008-2013. Rob Green served for 20 years in the British Royal Navy, flying in Buccaneer nuclear strike aircraft and then anti-submarine helicopters equipped with nuclear depth-bombs. His final appointment was Staff Officer (Intelligence) to the Commander-in-Chief Fleet during the 1982 Falklands War. He is the author of Security without Nuclear Deterrence. The meeting will be at 8pm on Tuesday, March 19, in the Seminar Room, Wairarapa Sports House, corner Chapel and Jackson Streets, Masterton. All are welcome. • Visitors: $5 door charge. Tea and coffee will be served from 7.30pm For more information contact secretary Aileen Weston, phone: (06) 372 5741, email: aileen.weston@orcon. net.nz

This will include a massage, osteopathy assessment, Physiotherapy ACC initial consultation and two month gym membership. Among the fun activities will be a rowing competition for men and women running throughout the day, with the best times on the day winning a one month gym membership. Joseph Teofilo, who is competing at the World Powerlifting Championships in Tokyo later this year, will be giving a demonstration in the afternoon. Participants of Martinborough Round the Vines and Wairarapa Relay for Life, both of which take place this Saturday, can enjoy ten minute recovery treatments at theCore during the Open Day, for a gold coin donation towards these two causes. To find out more about theCore visit thecorecarterton.co.nz

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Busy start to Easter season It’s one of the busiest times in a chocolatier’s calendar, and local confectionary expert Murray Langham is hard at work creating Easter-themed sweet treats to keep up with the demand. Schoc Chocolates in Greytown is where Langham and his dedicated team create all of their much-loved morsels, including an extra special range of Easter goodies that have recently hit the shelves. Planning starts early to ensure the pre-Easter supplies are well-stocked, and although the Easter break isn’t until late April this year, the deluxe chocolate eggs and bright-eyed bunnies are already being snapped

up by sweet-toothed confectionary fans. The latest treats in store include a Hot Cross bunflavoured tablet, which captures the taste of the season with hints of mixed spice, cinnamon and sultanas infused into the chocolate. There’s also melt-in-themouth marshmallow eggs, made the old-fashioned way and finished in either milk or dark chocolate, and whimsical speckled eggs made from marzipan, layered in chocolate and coated in crunchy candy. According to Langham, it’s all about putting his own stamp on some wellloved favourites. “The marshmallow eggs are new for us this year, and they have been

especially popular. “We’ve stuck to traditional ways of making them, with beaten egg whites, sugar syrup and real vanilla bean.” The young and the young at heart enjoy the coco bunnies and the larger size ‘Miffy bunny’, while art lovers can choose from the Schocolart dark chocolate painted eggs, decorated in five different looks that reference the natural elements. Langham has been making chocolate commercially since 2002, and says while customers often remark on Christmas chocolates arriving in store too early, Easter goods are always a welcome sight.

Help your child learn better Have you been waiting for your child to ‘take off’ at school, but each year they are falling further behind other children? Has your child always appeared bright, but is failing to learn when faced with Reading, Spelling, Writing or Maths? According to the Wairarapa Learning Disabilities Association (LDA), if you can agree with these questions, it may be that your child has a specific learning disability (SLD) such as dyslexia. But LDA say they may be able to help. LDA has been working in Wairarapa since 1988, helping students who have problems with formal learning. However, because of a shortage of teachers trained in SLD teaching, for some time

the organisation has only been able to assist those who are referred to it. “Now, with more teachers in training we are once again able to make people more aware of our service” LDA Coordinator Pauline Shaw said. The first step is for LDA to arrange an assessment with a psychologist to pinpoint not only underlying difficulties but also strengths. This assessment provides information for parents and schools about the student’s learning needs and is also the basis of the individual tuition provided by the SLDtrained teacher. “Because these young people usually display a significant difference between what they are achieving and their potential, they are often

labelled ‘lazy’ and told they are ‘not trying’. “This failure to learn can result in very low selfesteem and frustration which may mean that the child is seen as a problem. “At LDA parents and caregivers are also given support in understanding more about the SLD area with information evenings and a knowledgeable group of committee members and teachers to discuss problems with. The first information evening this year, is called ‘Why Is It So Hard?’. It will be held on Wednesday, March 20 at 7.30pm at the Wairarapa Community Centre in Perry St, Masterton. • For more information email ldawairarapa@ gmail.com or phone 370 8032.

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Greytown’s history told Being brought up in Greytown, I have watched Cobblestones Museum develop over my life as the Wairarapa’s early settler museum. Started in 1969 by the Jaycees, we were fascinated by the discovery of the cobblestones under the grass surrounding the old dilapidated stables. We had rides on the newly renovated horsedrawn carriage ‘The Pride of the Valley’, which carried passengers from the rail-head at Featherston to Martinborough, giving us an insight into the lives of our ancestors who were the pioneers of the Wairarapa Valley. We watched buildings from all over the Wairarapa slowly being moved onto the Cobblestones site and then renovated – now a total of 14 buildings. Several years ago, Cobblestones carried out a major modernisation and created the visitor centre, which is home to the indoor part of the museum. As a local who has been to Cobblestones many times over many years, I was pleased to read that there is a new exhibition – Greytown: 38 Sections, 38 Stories, which illustrates

meeting and greeting visitors, please contact me on 0274 884 376 or admin@waivc.org.nz, and we can connect you with Cobblestones Museum, who need people to join their volunteer “meet and greet” pool.

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Cobblestones Museum Exhibition – Greytown: 38 Sections, 38 Stories.

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last week to take this photo, but I’ll be back when I get a few spare hours to have a thorough read of the stories told at this exhibition. This is a wonderful project, and it wouldn’t have happened without volunteer help. Talking of volunteers, Cobblestones is governed by a volunteer board and is open between 10am and 4pm, with volunteers manning the museum for three-hour shifts seven days per week. If you have a passion for history and enjoy

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Jill Greathead the stories, sights and sounds of Greytown’s Main Street as it was a century ago, and is based on a model that Victorian University student Thomas Nieuwenhuis created. This project was taken on by a project team of six volunteers, who collectively spent

Breast Cancer Foundation – New Zealand House and Garden Tour –March 22 The Breast Cancer Foundation are looking for volunteers to assist with this tour. Duties include greeting visitors, directing car parking, security, crowd management and manning the Hub. Connecting Communities – migrant buddies required We require migrant buddies to befriend migrants to the Wairarapa for between one and two hours per week. Skills required: Knowledge of services in the local area; other skills that would be helpful but not essential would be Esol-qualified and have lived overseas.

hundreds of hours over more than a year collating the information for this exhibition. As a way of ensuring that locals get a chance to see this exhibition, Cobblestones is opening its doors on Monday nights throughout March from 5pm to 7pm. I went along to see it

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It’s Whio Awareness Month Dear Reader, The air grows crisp as each morning I slide between the dew-kissed fronds to enter the water. I hear the tui call, organlike notes that greet the dawn, its voice mingling with the korimako while in the distance, the takahe sounds. The colours of the world seem freshly washed, as though someone has tumbled the sky through water and scrubbed it clean. I am Jimmy, a male whio or blue duck. There were very few of us left until just a few years ago as changes to our habitat made us lose our homes. You might say we live in odd places (I know a few

other ducks who would agree with you – just ask the pateke!). You see, whio are special because we like really fastflowing water – a torrent – and they have to be perfectly clean. We used to live all over New Zealand but dirty water, human recreational activities, flooding, and predation have meant that we now number less than 3000, which is less than some species of kiwi. We’re pretty special for other reasons too. The local tangata whenua say we are a taonga (treasure).

Whio duckling at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre. PHOTO/TARA SWAN

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the $10 note. We have big feet to conquer the rapids and we have a special lip on our beak to protect it while we look for food. March is Whio Awareness Month and I hope you get involved in some way. You could pop over to see us at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre where I contribute to the national breeding programme. You could also have a read of the Department of Conservation website to see how you can keep your impact minimal. There are some pretty easy ways to start, like putting

a bell on your cat, keeping to the tracks at rivers and other wild places, and keeping your distance from any birds you see. Together we will bring the whio back from the edge of extinction. Yours sincerely, Jimmy (Whio) Contributed by Helen Cordery • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation efforts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

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Last year, we said that the 2019 season of drag racing was going to be a significant one with the introduction of the Kiwi Thunder Group One National Series - a joint series between Masterton Motorplex and Meremere Dragway - that would see the best in the country lining up side by side, with Group One competitors in Top Alcohol and Top Doorslammer battling it out for the top spot. And, according to Masterton Motorplex track promoter Bob Wilton, the first round, which took place during the Wellington Invasion at Meremere Dragway (12 January) was a huge success. “The first round went off really well”. I was on the gate giving out the programme for it, and he feedback was consistently that it’s about time the two tracks got together and made this happen,” explained Bob. “And we hope to continue it across the board for next season.” The next round of the Kiwi Thunder Group One National Series will share the stage with the Auckland Invasion meeting at Masterton Motorplex on 16-17

Hi I’m Allan Blithe. Current board member at MMP. I raced last on the airstrip but have a new car almost finished now. I decided while not racing to give back to the sport and MMP as they had provided me with 10 years of fun. I’m currently the Drivers Rep and Pit Manager. My role as Drivers Rep is to be the go between person between the drivers themselves and the board of MMP. This season I’ve started as the Pit Manager as well which entails helping with the management and layout of the pits. I am MMPs representative at the track overnight and the point of contact should one be needed after hours. I’m the popular person that turns the generator off at 11pm. On race day I also assist at the start line, drive the broom tractor and do any other tasks needed of me. I hope to be back on the track next season in my new race car and juggle the same roles I currently have.

Tony van Helmond I’m Tony van Helmond and I have been on the MMP board for approximately 12 years. My main role on race day is as the area steward which involves overseeing vehicle scrutineering, track inspection, helping with track cleanup and random audits on competition vehicles to ensure they comply with safety rules. I am also responsible for ensuring the governing rules are adhered to and observe and sign off licence runs for new drivers. February. This meeting will have the largest gathering of Group One cars ever seen in New Zealand we’re talking over 20 cars! “We believe that this series will benefit drag racing tremendously and will give the biggest show to the spectators they have ever seen with these two classes,” said Bob. “Both venues are superb, and will provide the best available traction for New Zealand’s quickest and fastest Group One racers, as well as

providing the best amenities for our spectators.” The 4TH and final round of the Kiwi Thunder Group 1 National Series will be held at Masterton on the 23rd /24th March. This will also see Masterton Motorplex hosting hosting the NZDRA 51st NZ Nationals on the same dates. You can find more information at dragway.co.nz or mastertonmotorplex.co.nz.

Brett Kenny Hay my name is Brett Kenny, I am new to the Masterton Motorplex board of trustees, My role is to help run and organise Burnout events at MMP. I’ve been apart of the Burnout scene for 15 plus years, it’s something me and family really enjoy. Recently a group of us have started our own annual Burnout Competition RAPANATS to be held this Easter Weekend 20th April 2019.

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A proposal to build 120 small and tiny homes on a 4ha section in Featherston has been shelved for now. Developer Ian McComb’s resource consent application to South Wairarapa District Council was not accepted as complete, but he is not giving up on his dream to provide aﬀordable housing in a sustainable community environment. McComb’s initial plan was to create 120 small home and land packages, over four stages, with shared facilities and public spaces. The main objective for his proposed Harrison St East subdivision is to make housing accessible to those unable to aﬀord a dwelling in the current housing market. McComb is now scaling back his original proposal, with a new plan of developing only stage one, which features 30 small homes on a land area of 1.06ha. He aims to lodge his application with the

council within six weeks, and if the project gets the go-ahead, he is confident the dwellings would be built this time next year. The houses would be prefabricated by two Wairarapa-based companies, contributing to the speedy time-frame. He said the faster he could get consents approved and construction moving, the more affordable the properties would be. “We’d aim to have houses available by the end of the year.” He said the 30 proposed sections were smaller than what the Combined Wairarapa District Plan usually allows. However, the district plan says to “encourage” and not “stifle” innovation and he was hopeful his application would be approved by SWDC. McComb said if stage one, when completed, was successful, he would then try to develop the other stages, as per his original plan. Otherwise, the remaining three sections

[1.02ha, 9770m2, 8530m2 – earmarked for stages two, three, and four] could be developed as standard subdivisions. McComb said if this was the case, it was likely he would sell off the remaining lots, as typical housing developments were not his passion. He would continue to consult with Featherston and surrounding communities by holding public information sessions. A tiny show home, built by Onoke Kopuha of Lake Ferry, will soon be put down on a Fitzherbert St section that will provide access to the proposed subdivision on Harrison St East. McComb said his small home community would appeal to first-home buyers, small families, and people wanting to downsize. SWDC planning manager Russell Hooper confirmed the council “did not accept the application as complete and was awaiting a further application”.

A bronze-worthy tramp Solway College girls went on a practice Duke of Edinburgh tramp for the Bronze award recently in the Tararua Range. For most of them, this was their first overnight tramp. They are pictured jumping off the Atiwhakatu Hut deck

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Masterton monthly wrap March 2019

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Wow, it’s been an incredibly busy start to 2019 with council projects underway and numerous community events on offer. Construction on stage five of the Queen Elizabeth Park Rejuvenation Project has started and there is great progress being made in the planning for the Town Centre Revamp. The biennial Wings Over Wairarapa Airshow was amazing, as was the Golden Shears, bringing in thousands of visitors to the district. A big

congratulations to the organisers, and particularly all of the volunteers whom without so many events would not be possible. Even with Autumn approaching there are still many things to do and participate in. We are very lucky. Although the seasons are changing please be aware that it is still very dry and we all need to be mindful of our water use. Water restrictions are still in place and I suspect will remain for a little longer, so it is vital that everyone plays their part.

Finally, I would like to wish all of the teams and volunteers participating in the Relay for Life 2019 this weekend the very best. In one way or another cancer touches us all and this event gives everyone a chance to celebrate cancer survivors and carers, remember loved ones lost to cancer, but to also fight back by raising awareness and funds to support the tremendous work of the Wairarapa Cancer Society. Nga mihi nui Lyn Patterson

We are making our beautiful park even better Construction of stage five of the Queen Elizabeth Park Rejuvenation Project is well underway, focusing on the area of the park along Memorial Drive

and the Lake of Remembrance. The work will increase separation between pedestrians and cars,

Play on Park feedback Thank you to the 254 people who took part in the survey on our temporary placemaking initiative ‘Play on Park’. The part pedestrianisation of Park Street was a trial that ran for a couple of weeks earlier this year. It was all about testing some key ideas we’re working on to revamp Masterton’s town centre, such as creating more space for our community for relaxation and recreation. The survey results have been fed

into the design of what permanent change for Park Street will look like. Get more updates on the project at www. mastertontown.nz It’s worth noting that more than half of the people who took part in the survey thought the temporary placemaking initiative was a good idea, 25% didn’t like the idea; nearly 60% of people said they spent more time in the town centre because of the placemaking initiative.

improve overall accessibility around the lake and enable better connection throughout the park

Still time to register for Homebush Open Day Ever wondered what happens to your wastewater after you flush the loo or take a shower? It’s not too late to find out with spots still available for the public open day of the Homebush Wastewater Treatment Plant on Saturday 23 March. Free guided bus tours run from 9am to 4pm taking approximately 45 minutes

Have your say on Bylaws Review Submissions are being invited on a proposed review of combined Wairarapa district-wide bylaws. Bylaws are rules made by councils that affect the way we live, work and play in certain areas. Typically, bylaws cover things such as: activity that can and can’t be done in public spaces; prevention of nuisance from fire and smoke; the keeping of animals, water supply etc. The proposed Wairarapa Consolidated Bylaw has 12 Parts. Most of the proposed changes

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and surrounding areas. Existing seats and tables will also be replaced. The construction work is divided into four sections, starting on the southern side of the lake in front of Coronation Hall, (the former Lake House café). Each section will take approximately two months with completion expected in Spring 2019. Lead contractor, Higgins, will aim to minimise disruptions to park users during construction - vehicle access along Memorial Drive will remain open throughout construction.

are minor. Masterton District Council is also proposing the removal of several bylaws from the consolidated bylaw and continue as standalone bylaws, as they apply to Masterton district only. The full review, and submission forms, are available on the MDC website. An information evening is being held on Wednesday 27 March, 6-7.30pm, at the Masterton Club. Submissions close on 5 April.

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A crowd from the Tinui surrounds were fascinated, by the move.

Priest-in-charge of the Church of the Good Shepherd Steve Thompson.

The signage to the church’s original location 400m down the road will need replacing.

Historic church’s big move Sam Tattersfield After 117 years, the historic Tinui church, which held the first ever ANZAC service on the first anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, has moved. The Church of the Good Shepherd in Tinui shifted from its flood-prone historic site last week, and while it wasn’t celebrated by all, the move brought out the town, cameras

in tow. Moving to higher central Tinui ground was the alternative to replacing rotting piles and raising the building 1.5m to make it less flood prone. Many were thrilled something had been done to protect the church. Self-appointed unofficial Tinui mayor Neil Palmer thought the move was “magnificent”. “It’s really a culmination of everything that’s

happening in Tinui.” But original settler family the Maunsells had opposed the move. Discussions are ongoing about where the lychgate – the roofed gateway at the entrance to the church – donated by the Maunsells, will end up. Power company Powerco and the church coordinated so that the power cut needed for the move would also be used by Powerco so they could safely replace

most of the crossbeams on Tinui’s power lines. Heritage New Zealand had indicated to the church’s management that the building would shift from Category 2 to Category 1 classiﬁcation once it was refurbished as part of the move and made safe from ﬂoods and located beside Tinui’s World War I memorial, said priest-in-charge Steve Thomson. Parish secretary Bob

Alsop said the move was to protect a treasure, and said funds spent on retaining the church in its old location were wasted, “when literally all other buildings have been moved from the ﬂood plain”. “To do nothing would see a historic church gradually disintegrate and sink into the ﬂood plain of the Whareama River, and disappear from the consciousness of all,” he said.

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Beach, sun, and racing fun The good weather turned on for the annual Castlepoint Races – a welcome omen for punters after last year’s was cancelled due to exposed rocks on the beach. Close to 6000 people attended the event, with fun to be had by all. Wairarapa Times-Age photographer JADE CVETKOV captured the excitement through the lens.

There was lots for kids to do at the Castlepoint Races, including the running backwards races and egg races on the beach.

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Ra: We are Wairarapa Mokupuna of Wairarapa

RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON Notice if given under section 56(1)(b) of the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Act 2017 that a Restricted Fire Season has been declared from 0800 Tuesday 12th March 2019 covering all areas within the Wairarapa District (Urban and Rural) and Tararua District (Urban and Rural) until revoked or amended by Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Ra Smith Did you know Greytown was the first place in New Zealand to have Arbor Day? ‘’It is surprising to see the quantity of land, hill and gully, and swamp which, yielding nothing, would soon return a handsome profit if only suitable trees were planted. There is no return more certain than tree planting.’’ This might be a quote from New Zealand First’s Shane Jones, as an advocate for regional development with the One Billion Trees initiative. It wasn’t Jones, but Joseph Payton as the editor of the

Wairarapa Daily Times in 1889 advocating Wairarapa people to adopt the American ritual of Arbor Day. Now, more than 100 years later, we have deja vu. We have a bit more science now, but a similar outcome can occur, an effect on climate change, even though the logic and the specific outcomes are quite different. Payton continued in his writing, “Year by year the denudation of our bush shelter alters the quality of our climate so that localities which were once sufficiently humid to grow root crops

with certainty, and to produce luxuriant grass, are now so arid that their productive capacity is sensibly and seriously diminished.” In 2018, Massey University energy expert Ralph Sims indicated how we can lessen the effects of global warming. One important way is by growing trees where there are currently none – either by planting the likes of fast-growing radiata pine or allowing land to revert to native forest. Through trees, carbon dioxide is taken out of the atmosphere and used for the photosynthesis of growing plants. In the speeches of the first Arbor Day, the local rangatira, HP Tunuiarangi, also known as Major Brown, advocated for native trees to be planted in the following Arbor Days because exotic trees were to

be planted on this day. Following the lead of Tunuiarangi, I’ve put up my hand to revitalise an environmental ritual, Arbor Day, a Wairarapa tradition, that can work with the Maori new year, Matariki because this was a time Maori planted trees too. The date for Arbor Day in 2019 is June 5. If our community groups, kaitiaki, environmental groups, catchment communities, community-led initiatives like Fab Feathy and Resilient Carterton, school communities like Enviroschools planted trees, Wairarapa people would prove we’re more than the first Arbor province. We would prove that the glistening water in our eyes is what we think of our home, Ko Wairarapa Tatou, We Are Wairarapa.

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What does the Women’s Centre offer? Being able to give women within our community an opportunity to learn to empower themselves, families and community is very motivating. Through events and programmes, the Wairarapa Women’s Centre is offering the opportunity to learn new skills, gain more knowledge and give back to the community. Gaining new life skills with cooking, stained glass, and crafts has empowered women to be able to share with their families. ‘Mum Dad & Me’ at Te Awhina has been one activity that has seen parents learning new skills with their children – the enjoyment a family gets out of achieving is bonding them together. ‘Big Bake Offs’ for the Food Bank enable us to have experienced cooks mentor new cooks, and share family favourite recipes. Four cooking sessions last year showed that the basic cooking skills are easily

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community – like cafe, Pukaha, and Cobblestones visits. Learning how to deal with anxiety is very difficult and learning to understand what’s safe to do outside your comfort zone can be a very trying. So, doing new things within a group gives support and encouragement. Gaining new skills with stained glass and scrapbooking workshops is a great way to extend your skill base and to see the results is amazing. ‘Gals Night @ Henley Men’s Shed’ has started for the year from the waiting list from last year. This year we are making our own projects from coffins, tuku tuku, kitchen steps, craft tables to letter boxes. The craft group at St Luke’s Church meets each Wednesday from 10.30am-midday. This term is outdoor crafts from wind chimes, bird feeders, drift wood and plaster creatures. Icing nights have been very popular with learning how to ice cupcakes and Christmas cakes. Icing is a skill that everyone thinks is hard to do but its more funny and messy.

If you’re not into arts, that’s fine, as you experiment with colours, designs and different nozzles. Always check out our photos from these events on Facebook. If you’re interested in any of these, please check out our Facebook page and you can register for courses.

What’s on April 10 Easter Icing – novelty cake from sponge 6.30-8.30pm Cost $35 – includes sponge and icing. April 11 Beginners Stained Glass 10am-1pm Cost $30 – includes glass. April 17 Easter Icing – novelty cake from sponge 6.30-8.30pm Cost $35 – includes sponge and icing. May 15 Beginners Stained Glass 6-9pm Cost $30 includes glass. • All workshops are held at the Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St, Masterton.

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MICROCHIPPING YOUR PET Greytown Trust Lands Trust Chairman Sid Kempton, right, hands over the cheque to Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Steve Meyrick. PHOTO/CATHERINE ROSSITER-STEAD

incidents per year. Greytown Trust Lands Trust chairman Sid Kempton was delighted that community funds were going towards such a worthy local cause. “We are very fortunate to have a highly-dedicated group of volunteer firefighters in our town and 60 per cent of the incidents they respond to are right here in Greytown,” he said. “Our brigade is one of the oldest in the country, serving our community since 1882, and it’s as important

now as it’s ever been. “The trust dates back to 1871 and has a long and proud history of supporting local organisations through grant funding. “This is a priority project for us to contribute to, as it helps to provide a vital service that any one of us might call upon at some stage in our lives.” Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade Chief Fire Officer Steve Meyrick says the new vehicle was an essential addition to the Greytown fleet. “We desperately need

to replace our ageing van and are extremely grateful to Greytown Trust Lands Trust for helping to make this possible through their generosity. “We have worked hard at our own fundraising, but without the grants we’ve received from the trust and also Trust House Foundation and Eastern and Central Community Trust, it wouldn’t have been possible to purchase this essential new support vehicle.”

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Greytown Volunteer Fire Brigade has taken delivery of a new operational support vehicle, thanks to a mammoth fundraising effort boosted by a $12,250 grant from Greytown Trust Lands Trust. The brigade raised $23,000 themselves through donations, cutting and selling firewood and assisting people in the community who have requested assistance with odd jobs. Additional grants have also been received from the Trust House Foundation and Eastern and Central Community Trust, helping to see the fund reach the $58,000 required for the purchase of the customfitted vehicle and specialist equipment. The new support vehicle will carry traffic management equipment, incident lighting and additional personnel. It will complement the two existing fire appliances used by the 22 operational firefighters and six operational support staff, who respond to around 150

Microchipping of all dogs (except working dogs) has been a legal requirement in New Zealand since 2006. We are now also seeing an increasing number of other animals being microchipped for various reasons. There is still some misunderstanding about the actual process and what information a microchip contains. A microchip is about the size of a grain of rice and is implanted under the skin or into the muscle (depending on what species the animal is) by injection. This can usually be done in a fully conscious animal just the same as vaccinations and other injections. However, if your pet is particularly needle shy the microchip can be inserted whilst they are having sedation or an anaesthetic for other reasons – such as when being desexed. The microchip itself doesn’t contain any information about the pet or owner – it is similar to the bar code on food products – when it is scanned by an appropriate scanner it reveals a unique 15 digit number. This number is of no use unless it has been registered on an accessible database. There is a database kept by the local councils (the National Dog Database NDD) – only animal control officers and council have access to this database and it is only for dogs. Most vet clinics will also have computer systems capable of storing the microchip numbers of their own patients for their own use. However neither of these options are easily available 24/7 by other vet clinics and rescue shelters. There is a National Companion Animal Register NCAR, available which is internet

based – there is a one-off registration fee to have your animal’s details entered onto this database. You can then update them for free for the rest of your pet’s life if you move or the pet changes owners etc. This database is available to all registered vet clinics and rescue shelters to allow easy access to owner information in the case of a stolen, lost or injured pet. Microchipping of cats is becoming more popular in recent years. The SPCA ran a “snip n chip” campaign in the Wairarapa which offered discounted microchipping and desexing, which greatly increased the number of microchipped cats in the area. Some cats are also being done so the owners can install a microchip cat door – these scan the microchip and will only let in those that have been logged onto the cat doors memory. We strongly recommend these cats should also have their microchip registered with the National Companion Animal Register. It is a small additional cost and will make these cats instantly identifiable if they are ever lost or injured and taken to a shelter or vet clinic. The Christchurch earthquake was an excellent example of how microchipping increased the chance of an animal being reunited with an owner after a large scale disaster. Almost all animals with microchips were reunited with owners within a few days (85%) whereas only 15% of animals found without microchips where ever able to be reunited with their owners. So, if your pet isn’t chipped yet, have a chat with your vet clinic about getting this done at your next visit.

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It’s never too late to start Midweek Musings

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Julius Yego, of Kenya, became the world javelin champion in 2015. When he started his javelin journey, there wasn’t even a coach for the sport in his country. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Lakeview School principal TIM NELSON endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content. It’s never too late to start!

I saw an absolutely inspirational Instagram post recently. The post under hashtag #running showed 102-yearold Julia Hawkins sharing her daily running routine. This involves her just running each day, not for distance or time, just for the sake of running. The thing that I found particularly inspiring on the post was reading that Julia didn’t start running until she was 100 years old! This demonstrates that it’s never too late to start something, whether it be an exercise programme or learning a new language; the most important thing is to simply start.

Be aware of the habit loop

The habit loop is a cycle in which the things we do fall into the three steps: a cue or trigger, leading to a routine that we do, which is followed by the reward or outcome from the action we took. In the case of positive habits this is a good thing. For example, for exercise, the cue could be having workout clothes ready to put on in the morning as soon as you get up, the routine will be getting dressed and going to the gym, with the reward being the post exercise satisfaction and health beneﬁts. However, the same habit loop could be negative, for example, the cue of having unhealthy food in the house, leading to the routine of eating it, with the reward being the shortterm taste hit.

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The problem is that after the reward of eating the unhealthy food comes the negative side eﬀects of regret and the impact on your health. In this case the answer is simple ... remove the cue by getting rid of the unhealthy food.

Have a vision to work towards

I have just finished the book Shine, written by The Essentialists. The book covered a wide range of areas, from values, to goals, to mindset. The final chapter is on vision, ultimately where we’re heading. Vision is the driving force that is aligned with our goals, values, actions, and dreams. Although it can and will change, it gives us something to always be working towards, to have as a compass that gives us satisfaction and fulfilment in our lives. Essentially it is the target for our roadmap for the future.

Build connections

The United Kingdom has recently appointed a Minister of Loneliness as a government post. This can only be because of the lack of connection that many people have in their lives. Mental health issues are on the rise with the demands that are placed upon people, often leading to time with those important to us being put aside and not prioritised. A solution to this is to actively look to build connections, this could be through any number

of ways, such as a church or spiritual group, sports team, group ﬁtness classes, book clubs, or any other means of having regular and consistent interactions with the same group of people. If you’re not sure where to start, have a look in the Midweek in the community events section. Here you’ll ﬁnd numerous groups for all sorts of activities; have a look, choose one, then go along to start building those connections that are so important in our lives.

An environment of trust

I attended a presentation by educationist and author Welby Ings. One message that resonated with me in the presentation was the importance of establishing a culture of trust to enhance creativity. If new ideas are to be shared within a group, it’s important that members of the group can feel safe in sharing things that may be a little out of ‘left ﬁeld’ or unconventional. Often these types of ideas won’t prove to be feasible or simply won’t work. However, for the nine, 99, or 999 that don’t, the one that does could prove to be the idea that has a hugely positive impact.

If there isn’t a culture of trust, then it’s far less likely that group members will be prepared to take risks, instead they will stick to the tried and true, with little variance, meaning that the big game-changing breakthroughs won’t happen.

Create your own environment for success

Julius Yego became the world javelin champion in 2015. This was despite coming from a poor family and being from a country with no history of javelin success, this being Kenya. In fact, when Julius started his javelin journey there wasn’t even a coach of the sport in his country! However, what Julius did have was a powerful drive, a willingness to learn and work hard, and access to the internet. Julius would spend hours in internet cafes, learning technique by watching YouTube videos. He would then go and practice what he had learned using javelins he had made himself out of trees and sticks. Often, we hear that things need to be perfect for us to achieve success or our dreams. Julius Yego proves that this isn’t necessarily so; we

do, however, need to create the conditions for ourselves to make things happen.

Be objective with new ideas

Your reaction to a new idea can be significantly influenced by the person introducing it. This is an idea shared by Daniel Coyle in his book The Culture Code. Sometimes other unrelated factors can influence how we look at an initiative that could be potentially beneficial. I remember an election when a political party was looking to introduce a new policy that could potentially have had a long-term positive impact on the country. However, because of the feelings that a large percentage of the population had towards the party leader, there was no buy-in and the idea was ignored. The same could be applied in any environment – our enthusiasm could be influenced by issues unrelated to an idea. In these cases, it is important to separate the person from the idea, looking at things objectively before making decisions.

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Masterton Primary School was buzzing last week for Movin’March.

The suburban footpath outside Masterton Primary School was abuzz with scooters, skateboards, bikes and feet in the morning as students arrived at school last week. The fresh air and exercise brought bright smiles and an extra skip to the step of many students, who arrived with Movin’March passports, ready for stamping by their teacher for walking or wheeling to school. Movin’March is a free month-long challenge run by Greater Wellington Regional Council in partnership with Wairarapa Road Safety Council which focuses on encouraging walking, cycling and scooting to school. This is the second week kids from around Wairarapa, including at Masterton Primary School are focusing on improving their school journeys, with support from parents and school staﬀ. “Movin’March is fantastic,” Masterton Primary School teacher Deb Carman said. “It’s a win – less congestion at the gate, and our kids arriving on time.”

Some pupils at Masterton Primary School have revamped their modes of transport to add a bit more fun into the Movin’March challenge.

With some families living rurally, Masterton Primary School set up three park and stride ‘walking pou’ which are drop off points a small distance from the school. These allow tamariki to get a little exercise each morning and reap the benefits of the confidence boost that research shows comes with walking to school. Bruce Pauling, road safety manager of Wairarapa Road Safety

Council (WRSC), is a big fan of the walking pou. “If you‘d like to introduce these at your school, give me call and I’ll walk you through it,” he said.

Lead by example

According to Wairarapa Road Safety Council school travel planner Holly Hullena, often, in order for children to learn and practice new habits, parents need to lead by example. “Part of Movin’March

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is to challenge us as parents, adults, and children to take travel to a sustainable level… but it does not have to be taken to the extreme - small steps for mankind, right?” Holly suggested the following idea to support children in actively travelling to school or to wherever they may be heading during the weekend. “If you plan your morning the day before and prepare what you can to save time, use that time to park 300m or so down the road from your ultimate destination and use your feet the rest of the way,” she said. “Use your 30 minutes a day to push play and head outside and map a new journey to school or to the park. “Perhaps gather some friends that live nearby and arrange to start a walking school bus, or carpool to reduce the number of vehicles stopping outside the school. “If your school has Pou or meeting points, talk to your school about how they can be utilised instead of the school gate. “As an incentive, we

have a Wairarapa based competition with ﬁve Micro scooters and helmets to give away valued at $230 each prize pack.” The competition ends March 31. All students have to do, with help from parents, is share their active travel photos, either to or from school, or recreationally, on their school Facebook page with #waimovinmarch to be in to win. All terms and conditions are on the Wairarapa Facebook event page. “There are also loads of other prizes to be won during the month, including the favourite WOW passport challenge,” Holly said. “Fill in your card by walking, scooting, cycling, skating to the school gate and you could be in to win some great prizes for the whole family to enjoy”. • To register your school, or for information and resources go to: www.movinmarch. com or visit the Wairarapa Road Safety Council Facebook page.

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GREYTOWN Kuranui student Caelum Greaves gained his English scholarship during year 12. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Students in top 3 per cent of the country PINEHAVEN KEEPS GREYTOWN’S FRUIT GROWING TRADITION ALIVE When you buy apples – and many other fruits – at Pinehaven’s shop just north of Greytown you can be certain they were home-grown. Pinehaven Orchards marked its 104th anniversary this year and is still owned and operated by the Meyrick family. It grows and sells many Kiwi classic varieties including Gala which was first discovered in one of its orchards, along with 11 other varieties of apples. Pinehaven Orchards grows six varieties of pears, stone fruit including nectarines, plums and peaches, berries, and some vegetables. There’s always a wide selection of other fresh fruit and vegetables in store, as well as some gourmet foods, and basic groceries like eggs and soft drinks. You can enjoy its real fruit ice cream – or some home grown fruit – in the picnic area beside the shop which is open 8.30am to 5.30pm every day.

PUT SOME AWARD-WINNING BANGERS ON THE BARBIE As summer fades ever so slowly, there’s still time to enjoy barbecue-cooked sausages. Greytown Butchery owners Gavin Green and Julie Fairbrother have proved many times over that they make some of the best bangers in New Zealand Over the past decade they have won many medals at the Devro Great New Zealand Sausage Competition including beef flavoured sausage, black pudding, precooked sausage and their saveloy. Or try their South African Boerewors. Greytown Butchery also has a range of burger patties, plus a selection of beef rissoles. Their “butterflied” whole chickens, and boneless lamb legs are perfect for barbecues as these are cooked whole and then easily sliced into smaller portions.

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Kuranui College year 13 student Caelum Greaves and former student Amberleigh Rose have been awarded NCEA Scholarships for English, placing them in the top three per cent of the country for the subject. “Caelum was a year 12 student when he passed this paper, which is nothing short of remarkable,” Kuranui Head of English Kathryn Homes said. “We haven’t had Scholarship English at Kuranui for a very long time. “The results demonstrate the fact that we are producing the very best academic students at Kuranui.” Students need to answer three questions in three hours, including an unfamiliar text comparison, a prepared genre study and a wider literature question. “Sitting a Scholarship paper can be a great way of extending students to think of literature in a wider context,” Homes said. Greaves believes his two favourite librarians were crucial to his recent scholarship success. “It’s crucial to have a good librarian. “Mrs Rance in the school’s library has been absolutely amazing, and Penny Griffin from Featherston Library was so lovely back when I was at primary school.

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“I was a voracious reader when I was young. “My parents always encouraged it because they both enjoyed reading. “My name Caelum is one of the characters from one their favourite books, BattleAxe – part of the Axis Trilogy by Sara Douglass. At primary school I was going through three or four novels a week. “Mrs Rance has just managed to procure me a copy of The Call of Cthulhu by HP Lovecraft, which has just replaced Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss as my all-time favourite book,” Greaves said. “English has been my passion for quite a long time. “It’s what I love doing, so I felt I was ready for extension work as I had already been working a year or so ahead in my

English classes. “Mrs Holmes was very pleased with the results I was getting with all my work and I was easily obtaining excellences in everything for Level 3. “Both Amberleigh Rose and I studied together for the scholarship. “We did handwriting practice, scholarship questions and a lot of extended reading so we were pretty set. “The scholarship means you get a monetary payment of $500 towards your tertiary education and other than that, it’s just something nice to put on your university application.” Greaves is still weighing up his options about what he wants to do as a career and is deciding whether he stays in New Zealand or goes overseas. “For my final school year, I’m working on doing scholarship Chemistry and Biology and an outstanding scholarship for English. “If you do really well in three subjects you receive quite a substantial monetary reward. “These are my three strongest subjects and the ones I enjoy doing the most. “I would love to do science journalism. “But for now, Mrs Homes and I are working on me writing a short story or novel and getting that published.”

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Rural Wairarapa Midweek

Cross-party work deals to rustlers around the country

Labour says it’s stopping rural communities from being fleeced by “roping in the rustlers”, and local Labour MP Kieran McAnulty says he worked with National MP Ian McKelvie to make it happen. Parliament has passed the Crimes Amendment Bill, which adds two new offences to the Crimes Act 1961. The crime of theft of livestock or other animal has a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment and 10 years in jail is possible for unlawful entry to land used for agricultural purposes, where the offender intends to steal livestock or act unlawfully. McAnulty said previously theft of stock was covered by criminal law, but it wasn’t a specific crime and that was an inadequate approach, especially as stock rustling is estimated to cost $120 million a year. Rangitikei MP McKelvie, a farmer, took up the issue with a private members’ bill, which was selected from the ballot, passed a first reading and made it to the Primary Production Select Committee that McAnulty is deputy chair of. It stalled at the committee stages on advice from Ministry of Justice officials that it was not workable the way it was written. McAnulty said all the submitters like Federated Farmers said there needed to be change. “Being a bit of a politics nerd, I had an idea in my head as to how we might be able to find a way forward so on the quiet I drafted a supplementary orders paper [SOP],” he said. The SOP was to the Crimes Amendment Bill which thus far was dealing with removing things from the law like the law of blasphemous libel, which could see someone thrown in jail for a year for saying bad things about God.

Federated Farmers Wairarapa president William Beetham.

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McAnulty’s SOP was seeking to add rustling as a specific crime. “I did it on the quiet because I was a new MP and didn’t want to make a fool of myself by suggesting an idea that wasn’t going to work.” He thought he had cracked it but was told the bill was about removing things, not adding them in. He was told if he could get the approval of every party in the house and the Minister of Justice Andrew Little the SOP could proceed. “I went to Ian McKelvie and I said I have found a way forward — will you come with me and he said ‘yes of course I will’,” he said. “So both of us went to the Minister of Justice and he approved it so it was included in the bill.” He said the passing of the bill was a good demonstration of crossparty co-operation. Federated Farmers rural security spokesperson Miles Anderson said the issue struck a chord with MPs who widely supported the change. “It’s not just about the tens of millions of dollars that livestock rustling costs farming families every year. “It’s also the distress of finding butchered animals left to die in paddocks, and the dangers involved in farmers having to go out, often on their own and at night, to investigate

something suspicious and not knowing whether the stranger/s on their property are carrying weapons.” A Federated Farmers survey in 2016 showed one in four farmers had been hit by stock thieves at least once in the previous five years. Federated Farmers Wairarapa president William Beetham has previously revealed he had been a victim of stock rustling twice in the last five years. “The financial impact is significant, stock are worth a lot of money, but the emotional impact is also important because farmers work so hard to raise their stock.” Because farmers operate on such small margins, a big stock theft could eat up an entire year’s profits, Beetham said, and the issue had created some tensions between police and farmers. Police have said rural communities need to be alert and if they saw a truck loading stock from a neighbour’s place, note down the colour and licence plate. The Crimes Amendment Bill also repeals the year and a day law, which prevents people being charged for causing someone’s death if they died more than ‘one year and a day’ after the criminal act.

COUNTRY LIVESTOCK Report for Week Ending 08/03/2019, by Ian Hicks.

Williams 4 at $80, Smyth 5 at $93, Miller 4 at $100, Laing 2 at $76, 2 at $52, Price 5 at $59, 6 at $76, Waipuna Ltd 16 at $84, 19 at $95-50.

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Tyler & Harris 5 weaners at $56.

Sheep Rams: Huck 1 at $58, McKelvey 13 Cryptorchids at $52. Ewes: Laing 2 at $60, Miller 4 at $66. Lambs: Wells 8 at $120, 8 at $121, Latham 4 at $45, Stokes 4 at $53, Waitiro Farm 8 at $85,

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, March }13, }2019

people who mean business WAIRARAPA ALUMINIUM DOOR AND WINDOW SERVICES Wairarapa Aluminium Door and Window Services is a relatively new business in the area started by Rod Lawrence, due to a need for a specialized repairman for aluminium joinery.

His work is not only restricted to older style doors and windows, as the number of repairs to poorly or incorrectly installed doors on new and recent builds appears to be on the increase.

Rod has been the repairman for Hollings First Aluminium for a number of years and with many of the doors and windows getting to the age where they are now in need of some maintenance work, it is timely that someone from the area with the experience has set up in business to cover this field of maintenance and repair work.

Rod can supply parts for all the major brands including First, Rylock, Fisher, Doric, Nebulite, Henderson, Lockwood, and Legge. For advice and service on all aspects of your aluminium doors and windows including screen doors give him a call on his toll free number 0800 258 737.

For all your Residential and Commercial Repairs and Maintenance

Rod Lawrence PH: 0800 258 737 E: rdglawrence@gmail.com

Powerco Approved Contractor CONTACT KEVIN WALSH: 0800 WAI TREE 0800 924 8733 “No tree too tall or too small”

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Powder coated aluminium windows, doors and spouting from the 1980 and 1990s especially dark colours - tend to fade and chalk after a number of years, says John.

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John is skilled in exterior repair and repaint of stucco, E I F S Polystyrene, Fibre Cement Brick/block render and AAC Panel.

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Campers enjoying the Milky Way in Martinborough.

PHOTO/LEE MAUGER

Dark Sky group applies to PGF for growth plan Pam Graham Applications to Shane Jones’ Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) from Wairarapa are gaining momentum, with the Martinborough Dark Sky Society the latest to reveal an application. The “express application” put in two weeks ago is for funding to have an economic growth plan developed by an independent professional organisation. The plan is a vital pre-requisite for submitting the application to become a certified International Dark Sky Reserve, which must be completed by May 2019. The application has a letter of support from the Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy (WEDS) Governance Group. Recently, the Wairarapa Times-Age reported Wairarapa Water Ltd had applied to PGF to complete pre-feasibility work on its dam project in Wairarapa. That application was also supported by the governance group, according to a report to Masterton District Council. A spokesman for PGF said at the time it was assessing seven applications from Wairarapa after one was unsuccessful, two were withdrawn, and one was successful. Last month the appointment of MarieClaire Andrews as programme manager was announced, with funding for the role the only successful application to the PGF so far. The Martinborough Dark Sky Society aims to create the world’s newest

and potentially largest International Dark Sky Reserve. The letter of support, addressed to Jones, identifies the Dark Sky Project as a regional visitor and tourism priority for WEDS. The volunteer-run Martinborough Dark Sky Society has spent the last year working hard to demonstrate the outstanding quality of sky in the Wairarapa and strength of community support to the international regulator of reserves. Last year the society announced the International Dark Sky Association had officially recognised Martinborough as the first 3K City in New Zealand, a first step in helping the society prepare an application to be recognised as an International Dark Sky Reserve. A key part of the criteria to become a reserve is the development of an economic growth plan for the region. This is to ensure local businesses are ready for the exceptional tourism growth experienced by other dark sky reserves, such as Tekapo in South Island, and that the three Wairarapa councils can help prepare for the growth across the region. “We’re grateful to the Wairarapa Economic Development Strategy team, members of parliament, universities, businesses, community members and international organisations for writing letters of support for this initiative,” chairman of the Martinborough Dark Sky Society Lee Mauger said. “The Martinborough

Dark Sky Society is pleased that several new businesses and jobs have already been created in the region and we look forward to seeing this success accelerate once our international certification is secured.” Star Field, a spectacular new observatory complex in Ruakokoputuna, near Martinborough, has already been created by John Whitby, and is set to attract international visitors with its astronomy, astrophotography and video astronomy. “The same unique topography and climate which make Martinborough perfect for growing grapes are also the perfect conditions for astronomy,” Whitby said. Wellington’s Becky Bateman moved her family to Greytown to set up a new ‘astrotourism’ business Under the Stars, whose guided tours will make experiencing the night sky easy for everyone. “Most people in the world can’t see the Milky Way anymore, but we have amazing dark skies in the Wairarapa which can provide breath-taking experiences for visitors,” Bateman said. Lee said it was exciting that new businesses were collaborating to deliver really exceptional experiences for visitors and locals. “For example, John and Becky are working together on a new initiative called “Under the Stars at Star Field” where visitors can have a guided tour of the night sky under a pristine dark sky with world class telescopes and Ranui Essentials recently combined an evening of lavender picking and star gazing.”

40 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Hell hath no fury

Wai Write

Calvin Winterbottom In the monarchy of Britain and New Zealand, even now, just like in the past, men have the priority over women in succession to the throne, completely sexist though this is, but everything I mention is indeed fact. This is the sad and tragic story of two teenagers who were used as political and religious pawns in a power struggle by others and paid the ultimate penalty through no fault of their own. King Henry VIII had two sisters called Margaret and Mary Tudor. Both of them married twice. Margaret Tudor’s great-grandson would eventually become King James I who the Catholics tried to murder with the gunpowder plot. King Henry VIII had three children: Edward, Mary and Elizabeth. Edward, being male, became heir to the throne. King Henry wrote in his will that his daughter Mary should follow Edward to the throne. Because of the six marriages of King Henry VIII, both his daughters

Mary and Elizabeth were declared illegitimate and legally could not claim the throne. Mary Tudor had a daughter called Frances who married and had three daughters Jane, Catherine and Mary Grey, Jane being the oldest, and each of them having the title Lady since they were royalty and heirs to the throne through their grandmother Mary Tudor. Edward become King Edward VI in 1547 aged only 9 when King Henry VIII died. Lady Jane Grey was forced to marry Lord Guildford Dudley on May 25, 1553 by her father because he wanted more political power for himself and Dudley was well connected in political circles. King Edward VI, only aged 15 on his death bed in 1553, signed his will proclaiming that 16-yearold Lady Jane Grey would be his successor. Henry VIII’s illegitimate daughter Mary believed that she should have the throne because of her father’s will, not that of her half-brother King Edward. Mary though, unlike her siblings Edward and

Known as The Nine Days’ Queen, Queen Jane was a young English noblewoman who occupied the English throne from 10 until 19 July 1553 and was executed for high treason. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Elizabeth and her father Henry, was catholic not protestant in faith. On July 10, 1553, 16-year-old Jane officially became The First Queen of All Britain. Still believing the throne was rightfully hers Mary, arranged a grab for power, gathering an army of followers eventually laying siege to the Tower of London which was a palace in those times and arresting Queen Jane. Mary proclaimed herself Queen on July 19, 1553 and accused Queen Jane of high treason and claiming the throne unlawfully. Queen Jane’s reign had only lasted nine days. She was arrested and locked in the Tower of London as a prisoner. Queen Mary eventually had Queen Jane executed on February 12, 1554 at the Tower of London, almost exactly 463 years ago.

The catholic Queen Mary, who had usurped the throne, only reigned for five years, the only other claimant to the throne when she died was her half-sister Elizabeth, who like her had been declared illegitimate. The bad news for Queen Mary was her sister Elizabeth was protestant in faith. Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth I in 1558. About 60 years later, under the rule of King James I, laws were brought in to make certain no more Catholics were allowed to sit on the throne of Britain. This law is still in force to this day and does affect Prince Charles because Camilla is Catholic. King Edward VI is remembered as a weak king because of ill health which is what killed him aged only 15.

His successor, 16-yearold Queen Jane was murdered by Mary in her quest for power. Queen Jane has become immortal and is universally known as the nine days queen. Her successor Queen Mary is remembered as a murderous tyrant nicknamed Bloody Mary. Queen Elizabeth bought in a golden age for Britain. This is the true, sorry and tragic story of two teens, King Edward VI, and Queen Jane whose only crime was being born into the British Royal family.

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

Goods wanted For upcoming Lifestyle Auction

Auction Saturday 6 April 2019 Starting at 10 am, Wairarapa A&P Showgrounds Gold coin enty This is a great opportunity to sell your goods and make some money while supporting a worthwhile project.

Register early to go into the draw to win a trailer load of firewood. The auction is a fundraiser for the Wairarapa A&P Society. This year’s fundraising objective is to enhance and upgrade our camping grounds. To obtain a copy of the sellers list email office@waiaps.org.nz or phone (06) 379 8124 during business hours. www.wairarapashow.co.nz

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

WORDSEARCH

NEW WORDS

BUMPER WORDFIT

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

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7 LETTERS BESTMAN CHEROOT CORRODE GRENADE HORMONE SHEATHE

2 digits: 20 26 44 45 3 digits: 090 182 346 348 428 444 512 648 667 804 4 digits: 0386 5416 6418 7160 8361 8496 5 digits: 18094 59905 7 digits: 5947721 8466641 8 digits: 13093314 43011082 70732110 95341606

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S I E N E N N P R O H O I L N E D I S S O L V E

T E R S B S O Z D M E Q S C R

6 LETTERS AUTHOR HUNTER MARINA MERINO

Fit the numbers into the grid. Cross each one off as its position is found.

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4 LETTERS EVIL HOCK HOES ICON INNS LAZY NEAR PITY POET POOL SEEN STEP USER VENT

OWLET PALER REELS RESIN RESTS RHINE RIDER SCRAM SIGHS SLAVE SLEDS SLOES SLOPE SPOOR STEAM STEEP TAIGA TASTE TENON TENSE TWEAK VISTA ZESTY

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K T F M E G A Q U A K E G X Z K L F

P L A A I G W Z Z I M U S K Q

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Events

42 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, March 13, 2019 THURSDAY, MARCH 14

FRIDAY, MARCH 15

Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 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 Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

Try Your Luck At Housie: Team Whakawhanaungatanga is running housie evenings, at the Masterton Trust Lands Trust Education Centre, Dixon St, Masterton, at the Spot. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. MSC Variety Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft DropIn: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under5s, during school terms, 9.3010.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene

377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call 020 41244098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW

Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, MARCH 17 Greytown Country Market: Stella Bull Park, Main St, 9am-1pm, fundraising to help maintain the Greytown cycle trail. See What I Can See NZ: Photography for the young and curious. At Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March 31. Hélène Carroll: Alphabet Series, at Aratoi, 10am-4pm daily until March

31. A child of Holocaust survivors, Carroll contrasts the alphabet with the Holocaust in her 26 paintings. Nga Aho Raranga: Textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection, 10am4pm daily until April 28. Korowai, kahu kiwi, taniko, kete, puipui, poi, tukutuku and other woven taonga in Aratoi’s collection. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra. co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell (06) 222-4000.

MONDAY, MARCH 18 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or

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Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 2464884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg 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) 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl (06) 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock

intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call (022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (0274) 670-195 or Lynda SaintMerat (06) 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 3782338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19 Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274)

372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell (06) 222-4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Open Mic Night: From 7.30pm until 10pm at the Welsh Dragon Inn, 43 Fitzherbert St, Featherston. Call Jo and Mike (06) 308-9081. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 7-9pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.307pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church,

corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 3798325. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking (021) 171-9249. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Featherston: 7.30pm. Call Mark (06) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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George 378-9266. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 3794092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by

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Price’s ÿ rst national title

CROQUET

Masterton’s Carissa Price has won her first open croquet tournament, with victory in the Croquet New Zealand Women’s Invitational Open played at the Masterton Croquet Club over the weekend. And in the process, Price, ranked 34 in the world, ended hot favourite Nina Mayard-Husson’s recent golden streak of 16 unbeaten games. Mayard-Husson cruised into the three-game final as the only undefeated player in pool play setting up an eagerly anticipated contest with second placed Price, who qualified with four wins from five matches. The first game of the final was played on Saturday afternoon and saw Mayard-Husson continue her form from pool play as she got the better of Price 26-9. Overnight, both the weather and Price’s form changed. The rain returned and with it, Price took control of a tight contest half way through the second game, eventually running out a convincing winner, 22-12.

Carissa Price on her way to winning the NZ Women’s Invitational Open in Masterton.

During that second game it was clear MayardHusson was struggling for form on the wet and heavy lawns and was in some pain. With no end in sight to the persistent drizzle making the lawns heavy going, Mayard-Husson withdrew from the third

and deciding game, due to her injury, handing the victory to Price. On being handed the Wills Silver Salver Price thanked her coach [and father Terry] as well as paying tribute to the support and assistance she has received from fellow Masterton club players and her employer

Southey Sayer. “I’ve been very lucky to get such great support from Leanne [Southey] and that’s given me the flexibility I’ve needed to be able to pursue croquet at the top level in New Zealand. It makes all the difference and I’m very grateful,” said Price. In the play-off for

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third and fourth place Wellington’s Baubre Murray defeated Taranaki’s Bonnie Johnstone 26-15, 10-24 and 18-17. In the playoﬀ for ﬁfth and sixth, the Bay of Plenty’s Cindy Clarke beat WaikatoKing Country’s Heather Richardson 21-14 and 26-10.

Veteran O’Donovan on song for singles ÿ nal BOWLS

Chris Cogdale Veteran Featherston bowler Les O’Donovan turned back the clock over the weekend with a stunning victory in the Wairarapa Open Singles played at the Masterton Bowling Club. Up against defending champion Robbie Bennett from Titahi Bay in Sunday’s ﬁnal, O’Donovan trailed 6-3 early on, but then took control, not dropping another end, and coasting to a 21-6 victory. O’Donovan reckoned playing shorter ends was the key to the win.

“I shortened the kitty and never lost another end from then on,” he said. “I was drawing pretty flash, and once I got it right my delivery was on song.” O’Donovan was surprised how easily he won the final over Bennett. “I was expecting a tough game and it started off that way, but once I got control of the kitty I could play my own game.” Donovan had a close battle in the semifinal with Featherston club mate Scott McKenzie before he prevailed 21-18. “It was a really good game, and I had to be

careful not give up the one shot I held with my final bowl,” he said. Bennett defeated Masterton’s Lester Dee in the other semifinal. O’Donovan is not sure how many centre titles he has now won. “I think it’s about 30, and I’ve won the singles a few times, the last time a few years ago.” Earlier in the tournament, 12 players qualified for post section play on Saturday. The big shock was the elimination of one of the tournament favourites, Ian Monaghan, who lost to Dee and Warren Fisher in qualifying.

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Interclub ÿ nalists found

Scott Day. PHOTO/FILE

Martinborough and Opaki will play in the ﬁnal of Regional One Interclub Tennis on Saturday. That outcome was known before the teams met in the last round of ﬁxtures, after the only other contenders, Gladstone, were upset by Carterton on Thursday and Friday night. Gladstone dominated the men’s matches, winning three out of four. Scott Day beat Andi Steinemann 10-4 in a super tie-breaker, William Day defeated Marcus Laing

Les O’Donovan, winner of the Wairarapa Open Singles PHOTO/FILE

in straight sets, as did Mitchell Blackwood over Chris Prenter. Matt Spooner scored Carterton’s only win in the men’s singles, beating Kelby Courtney 6-1, 6-3. The men’s doubles were shared with straight set wins to Spooner and Steinemann, and William Day and Blackwood. Gladstone’s prospects weren’t helped with the default of one of the women’s singles and the women’s doubles. Karen Herrick won the only women’s game played – 6-0, 6-1 over Julie Malcolm.

That result guaranteed Opaki a place in the final, rendering their clash against Martinborough virtually meaningless. However, Martinborough did take the opportunity to flex their muscles and confirm their favouritism for the final with a commanding 8-1 victory. Their only loss came from a default in the women’s singles. The final will be played at the Masterton Tennis Centre on Saturday.

Points:

Martinborough 42, Opaki 33, Gladstone 31, Carterton 26.

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46 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Van Deventer steers Hinds to maiden Shield victory CRICKET

Captain Anlo van Deventer led the way for the Central Hinds as they won the prestigious Hallyburton Johnstone Shield, for the first time in nine years, beating the Auckland Hearts by 39 runs at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth on Saturday. The former St Matthews Collegiate student continued her good form from last weekend against the Otago Sparks, when she scored a record-breaking 169 not out. Van Deventer’s patient knock of 60 off 96 balls was integral in the Hinds setting a competitive total of 200 all out in 49.4 overs, after being sent into bat by the defending champions. Van Deventer came to the crease at the fall of the first wicket - White Fern Jess Watkin for 20 runs and the total on 30. She then combined in the defining partnership of the match, putting on 90 runs with Natalie Dodd [48]. Van Deventer hit six fours, before she was the fourth wicket to fall, bowled by Skye Bowden with the score at 154.

The Central Hinds celebrate their Hallyburton Johnstone victory.

Of the other Wairarapa players, Kerry Tomlinson managed 14 runs before being run out in a mix up with van Deventer, Melissa Hansen was out lbw without troubling the scorers, and Georgia Atkinson finished two, not out.

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and they were all out for 161 in 47 overs.

vital wicket of opener Anna Peterson [26] caught in the deep by Atkinson with the score at 65. A sixth-wicket partnership of 48 between Holly Huddleston [56] and Arlene Kelly [21] gave the Hearts some hope, but the challenge was too great,

Brief scores

Central Hinds 200, 49.4 overs [A van Deventer 60, N Dodd 48; S Bowden 4-37, R McNeill 2-18, A Kelly 2-37] beat Auckland Hearts 161, 47 overs [H Huddleston 56; H Rowe 3-26, R Mair 2-30, J Watkin 2-29] by 39 runs.

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Mark Clement Last week’s game of the round in the ﬁrst division was between the Pioneer teams of Red and Black, which saw Pioneer Red kick on strongly in the middle part of the game to take control and win the game out right 10-6. In the second division, game of the round was between JSB Cheetahs and Skulls, which saw Cheetahs only have 5-4 lead after pairs but kick on strongly in singles to win the game 9-6.

Results 1st Division Pioneer Red v Pioneer Black (10-6) Blazers v Over 60-1 (14-2) Panthers v SWWMC Gold (14-2) Barney’s Boys v Rebels (13-3) Spellbound v Ynots (12-4) Leopards v Pumas (11-2) 2nd Division SWWMC Blue v Waingawa (9-6)

Cheetahs v Skulls (9-6) Chathams v Services (11-4) Top scores Dane Rimene 7x100, 1x140, 1x180. Buster Bayliss 9x100, 1x140, 1x180. Allan Drysdale 9x100, 1x140, 1x180. Rodney Flood 16x100, 3x140, 1x180, LDG (17). Chase Shaw 12x100, 3x140, LDG (18) Tony Whale 5x100, 1x180, 1x103(f). Biege Matthews 9x100, 1x100(f). Bevan Thurston 14x100, 3x140, 1x180. Jonty Reede 17x100, 3x140, 1x180. Leif Reede 18x100, 2x140, 2x180. Craig Hintz 7x100, 5x140, 1x108(f). Shayne McEntee 6x100, 3x140, LDG (16). Steve Rodgers 10x100, 4x140, 1x180, LDG (16). Mark Whale 14x100, 2x140, 1x180. Wayne Evans 20x100, 4x140, LDG (17). Henere Te Whare 5x100, 3x140, 2x180. Dale Rolls 10x100, 2x140. Mike Kawana 18x100, 8x140, 1x180, LDG (17,18,18). Daniel Ranger 18x100, 2x140, 1x143(f).

Draw for March 14 1st Division Leopards V Rebels Barney’s Boys V SWWMC Gold Blazers V Panthers Spellbound V Over 60-1 YNots V Pioneer Black Pioneer Red V Pumas 2nd Division JSB Chathams V Skulls Services V SWWMC Blue JSB Cheetahs V WSCC Waingawa

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Netball Wairarapa unmoved by criticism NETBALL Eli Hill

Netball Wairarapa is standing by its decision to shift junior netball from Saturday to Monday and Tuesday nights for the upcoming season. In a statement, Netball Wairarapa said the move signals “a new approach as it looks at to adapt and evolve - ensuring that the game flourishes in the region. “It will enable young people to play more than one code as well as freeing up their weekends to do other things.” The initiative has been met with opposition in South Wairarapa, where parents fear travel times and conflict with work hours would negatively affect the game. However, the statement said that “shifting junior competitions away from the traditional Saturday competition would also bring netball into line with other codes in the region, such as hockey, football and rugby.” Netball Wairarapa president Darleen Rameka has asked that everybody get on board and give the move a chance to see if it can make a

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4.30pm or 5.30pm on Tuesday. A Southern Netball spokesperson said 15 players had already been lost due to the decision. “At the moment we’re communicating with Central Netball and Netball New Zealand to see where we can go from here. “We’re considering a few options such as starting our own year three and four competition if we have enough teams and shifting the year seven and eight girls’ team to the Hutt Valley competition.” Southern Netball is holding a meeting at the Martinborough Rugby Club today at 7pm to answer questions from the community and decide the best way to keep people playing netball going forward.

positive difference. “As an association we have been talking openly about this for the last two years,” she said. “Sport participation is in decline, and we believe that if we can help create opportunities for our netballers to play additional sports then that is a really positive outcome. “We are not the first to trial this, other codes have done so, and it has proven really successful.” In addition to moving game days the venue will also change from Kuranui College to Masterton’s newly redeveloped Colombo Rd netball complex. Year three and four teams will play on Mondays from 4.30pm while teams made up of years five to eight will play at either

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