Wairarapa Midweek Wed 14th April by Wairarapa Times-Age

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Drilling for success Fast-paced building ain’t no picnic, but a Masterton building apprentice has just shown precisely what he can do with a bag of tools and limited time, writes JOHN LAZO-RON.

Masterton building apprentice Logan Allen has earned himself a spot in the New Zealand Certiﬁed Builders [NZCB] National Apprentice Challenge ﬁnal in June after taking out the 2021 Wairarapa regional title on Saturday. Allen, 21, was one of three Wairarapa apprentices who were

put through their paces, as they were given just eight hours to build a speciﬁc pre-designed picnic table. The picnic tables were assessed by a panel of expert judges who looked at many technical aspects such as the quality of workmanship and other essential skills, including their ability to follow a

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detailed plan and safe working technique. All three were able to ﬁnish within that eighthour window, but Allen ﬁnished with the top score overall, which took the three-year apprentice at DMac Construction by surprise. “I was actually pretty surprised that I won,” Allen said. “They said it was quite

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NZCB Wairarapa Regional President Paul Bashford congratulating Logan Allen after winning the NZCB Wairarapa Apprentice Challenge on Saturday. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Newsweek

Housing

Seniors back Masterton council housing plans A $7.5 million project to build 25 new pensioner ﬂats in Masterton has found favour with residents at the council-owned Panama Village. Full story P6.

Environment

Farmer on a mission

Carterton farmer Clarence Stolte and his family have been on a three-year mission to regenerate marginal farmland into a ﬂourishing wetland through environmental programmes that support native biodiversity and healthy waterways. Full story P10.

Sport

Community

Volunteers needed by Kuranui College Community

Wairarapa welcomes new ambo managers

Wairarapa’s almost incidentfree Easter

Kuranui College is crying out for sports volunteers after a strong rise in its roll has resulted in an increased number of sports teams this year. Full story P4.

Despite the worst Easter weekend on New Zealand roads in over a decade, there is good news to come from Wairarapa, with the region going through the holiday period almost incident-free. Full story P3.

Two new shift managers have recently been added onto the Wellington Free Ambulance Wairarapa leadership team with a primary focus on staff wellbeing, according to Wairarapa Manager Jake Carlson. Full story P5.

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Events 50-51

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Rural 46

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Almost incident-free Easter John Lazo-Ron Despite the worst Easter weekend on New Zealand roads in over a decade, there is good news to come from Wairarapa, with the region going through the holiday period almost incident-free. Eight people died over the recent long weekend, the highest number of deaths for the Easter holiday period in more than ten years which Police said was unacceptable. It was a significant fall from grace statistics-wise, with last year’s Easter road toll sitting at zero. That number was a first for New Zealand since 2012, and only the second time it had been achieved since statistics have

been recorded. However, it had been called an artificial figure considering the country had just gone into a level-4 lockdown at the time. Wairarapa Police acting senior sergeant Shayne Nolan told the Times-Age before the Easter holiday he believed the rarity could be achieved again. Although that outcome was not repeated this year, Nolan said he was still pleased with driver behaviour on Wairarapa roads over the long weekend, with only one vehicle crash [non-injury] across the region reported. “Looking from a local perspective, it was fantastic,” Nolan said. “From a national perspective, eight fatalities

is a huge loss of life, especially for the families of those people. One fatality is too much. “But it certainly appears that everybody locally, or who were driving locally, at least were listening to the messages brought out [by police] prior to Easter.

the conditions, as it got tricky at times with a combination of rain, heavy traffic, and strong gusts coming through over the four-days. High winds caused a caravan to flip on its side on Rimutaka Rd on Easter Sunday.

From a national perspective, eight fatalities is a huge loss of life, especially for the families of those people. One fatality is too much. “With one reported crash – there may have been others out there – but certainly the fact that nobody was injured on the roads in Wairarapa during the Easter break is fantastic.” Nolan praised motorists for driving to

“There was a notable increase in traffic at all times [across Wairarapa],” Nolan said. “But I’m pleased [drivers] drove especially to the conditions as they were a little bit challenging over the weekend. “There’s a lot of things

that can affect your driving behaviour and may lead to increases in speed and fatigue, but everything backs up the fact that everybody who drove through Wairarapa, barring this one minor incident, drove responsibly.” Police extended its sympathies to the families and friends of the eight people who died this holiday period. “Any number of deaths is too many, but this is the highest number of deaths for the Easter holiday period in more than a decade, which is an unacceptable outcome,” National Road Policing Director Superintendent Steve Greally said. “The aftermath of a fatal

car crash extends further than just the families involved. “Our thoughts are with our staff and other emergency services, who have to deal with crash scenes and advise family members that their loved one isn’t coming home.” Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency Road Safety Manager Fabian Marsh said the loss of life over the long weekend was a tragedy for everyone affected. “The loss of these people will be felt terribly by their families and in our communities,” he said. “Deaths and serious injuries on our roads are not inevitable.”

Masterton apprentice wins building challenge Continued from page 1 “The first two hours was quite slow when we started,” he said. “Then straight after lunch, it just went in a blink of an eye, so had to really concentrate. “I kept my earmuffs on the whole day, I didn’t really look up, just had my head down. On a weekly basis normally, I would have the radio going, but no radio on Saturday.” Allen told Midweek that he credits a lot of the win to his boss Daniel Macarthur, who prepped and mentored him for the challenge – which he said was a big helping point in getting him through it all, let alone winning the challenge – and then hung around the entire day in support. “I was a bit nervous to have a go at it from the start to be honest. But the more [Macarthur] talked me through it, the more I was up for it, so it wasn’t so bad. “I wasn’t initially confident that I was going to win, but I got more confident once my boss had helped me out and

talked me through a lot of it.” Although his boss got to see him in action on the day, Allen’s mother and partner didn’t. “My boss was there the whole day which was great,” he said. “My mum and my partner wanted to come down too, but I told them they weren’t allowed to,” quipped Allen, who believed their presence would have brought on the nerves. The win now sends Allen to the national final in Wellington, where he’ll go up against 18 other regional winners from across New Zealand for the Ken Read Memorial Trophy and $50,000 worth of prizes. Allen said he was confident looking towards the final, but it would be a different story regarding knowing what they

V VALA L L E L E Y W VALLEY V W A T A E VALLEY VALLEY T R E VALLEY R WATER W WATER WATER [From left to right] Angus Petrie [2nd], Logan Allen [1st], and Ryan Tobin [3rd]. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Logan Allen with the winning picnic table he built.

were building on the day. “I’m a little bit nervous, because the guy that won the Wairarapa challenge two years ago told me that nobody knows what you’re building until the day you get there,” he said. “They take you into a room tell you what you’re

building, and then you build it, and it leads into a challenge. “It is a little nerveracking I guess, just trying to think about what tools I’m going to need to take, but I’m still reasonably confident. “My boss has taught me quite a lot so I’ll head into it going on that believing I

can do it. “I do like a bit of a challenge, I’m a little bit competitive. You don’t always win but good to see where I stand.” All the picnic tables made from all 19 region participants will now be auctioned off, with the money to be donated to the Cancer Society.

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Volunteers needed by Kuranui Kuranui College is crying out for sports volunteers after a strong rise in its school roll has resulted in an increased number of sports teams this year. The Greytown college is currently experiencing a twenty per cent growth in its roll. This is a result from more people moving into South Wairarapa; less students heading north to enrol in Masterton schools; and implementing the college’s innovative Ignite Curriculum and Inspire Time programme. The increase in students has also resulted in more sports teams for the coming winter code season. This year the school will ﬁeld two extra football teams, two more netball teams, an additional two basketball teams and another hockey team. Already this year, the college has seen an extra cricket team take to the ﬁeld, as well as two tennis

teams and five volleyball teams. For a small school, Kuranui regularly punches well above its weight in sport. Over recent years, there have been several regional titles across a range of codes, most notably football, hockey and tennis, as well as a swag of medals from some inspiring individual performances in the pool and track and field. The school’s Sports Director, Kim Whiteman, said this was all thanks to a small group of dedicated volunteers who fulfil the essential roles of coach, manager or umpire, and sometimes all three. Responsibilities often included driving the van to ensure everyone gets to the game or meet on time. Whiteman said they are now looking for more volunteers to fill the void as sports teams continue to grow.

Being involved in a sport encourages good habits, builds conÿ dence and creates resilience. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

“We’re asking for further support from our community to help ensure that our students can remain active,” Whiteman said. “In addition to more coaches, managers and umpires, we would also

welcome people who want to mentor coaches or run one-oﬀ sessions for students. “People can also join a pool to be contacted from time to time, rather than commit to volunteering every week if that suits

sidelines,” he said. “Sporting success isn’t only about the winning or placing ﬁrst on the day, it can be measured through our supportive culture, our strong community spirit and providing opportunities for our students to be more active, have fun and learn to be members of a team.” Kuranui holds training sessions at lunchtime between 1:30pm and 2:15pm, after school or during Inspire Time which takes place between 12:30pm and 1:30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

them better.” Whiteman believes that sport and active recreation was vital in keeping young people healthy and focused. “Active students equal active minds,” she explained. “Being involved in a sport also encourages good habits, builds conﬁdence and creates resilience. “These are all valuable attributes to help prepare young people to take on the challenges of our rapidly-changing world.” Kuranui Principal Simon Fuller is proud of the college’s sporting achievements and credits the local community’s invaluable support in helping to make sport happen for its students. “We are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our local community, whether it’s sponsoring the team strip, making the teas, driving the van or just supporting from the

• More information regarding playing days and ﬁxture times are available at www. kuranuicollege.school. nz. • To lend a hand email Kim Whiteman at whitemank@kuranuicollege.school.nz.

The mystery of Life ... Flight fundraiser Tom Taylor Life Flight has received a helpful boost in funds from Wairarapa’s elderly community – although the total sum remains unknown. ‘Number one fundraiser’ Dawn Moore, a member of Wairarapa Care Network’s day programme, explained that money for the emergency service had been collected in three large tins, and had not yet been counted. Moore estimated the total amount – the result of several raﬄes of knitting and hampers – at about $1000. However, Life Flight crewman Scott Palmer had the job of determining the ﬁnal total. He accepted the tins at a presentation

From left to right, Leafa Lelevaga, Karen Bidlake, Jan Brogden, Masterton mayor Lyn Patterson, and Dawn Moore, with Life Flight crewman Scott Palmer collecting tins of money raised for the charity. PHOTOS/TOM TAYLOR Shirley and Roy Allerby celebrate their 72nd wedding anniversary in conjunction with the fundraiser.

at St Matthew’s Church Hall a fortnight ago and would report back.

“We really appreciate everything we can get,” Palmer said. “Not just

money, but also talking about what we do – sharing with your friends and families… When they get the chance to give us some money, that’s great

as well.” Palmer said that Life Flight came to Wairarapa on jobs several times a week. “It’s a pretty well-

represented region in terms of our callouts.” Moore said that her group’s donation was important, as no-one ever knew when they would need the Life Flight. “Any one of us could be going this week,” group member Shirley Huffer added. Huffer and her husband Roy had always contributed generously towards any fundraising raffles, Moore said. Coincidentally, the couple were also celebrating their 72nd wedding anniversary. Together they had 12 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren, and had received several letters from the Queen over the years.

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Wairarapa welcomes new ambo managers Two new shift managers have recently been added onto the Wellington Free Ambulance Wairarapa leadership team with a primary focus on staff wellbeing, according to Wairarapa Manager Jake Carlson. Carlson said the new leadership team’s establishment – consisting of long-serving paramedics Jonathan [Jono] Rees and Julia Giblin – that stemmed from the communitybased Wairarapa Ambulance Service PopUp event in 2019, was a new way of supporting the existing team. “The creation of a dedicated leadership team in the Wairarapa enables our staff to be more effective at what they do and move at a pace more suited to Wairarapa,” he said. “We know that functional relationships build resilience, and we believe our primary role is to ensure our team have everything they need to provide our patients with the best possible care. “As Jono and Julia become well established in their roles, it will

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Council housing plans backed Marcus Anselm A $7.5 million project to build 25 new pensioner flats in Masterton has found favour with residents at the council-owned Panama Village. The site, northwest of the town centre, will use land bequeathed to Masterton District Council [MDC] to extend the range of the senior housing complex. MDC’s long term plan, published this week, offered ratepayers two options for the build, close to the town’s busy Ngaumutawa Rd. The council currently owned and managed 78 senior housing units in four locations across the district. The authority’s preferred option was to build the 25 units, 15 one-bedroom units, and ten two-bedroom units on vacant land near Panama Village. It would then partner with a community housing provider to manage the housing so tenants could access the government subsidised rent, making it affordable housing. The council estimated a $7.5m price, including

The district council aims to add 25 new flats to the Panama Village for seniors in Masterton. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

water and wastewater pipes, roading and paving, stormwater, power, and landscaping. MDC would fund the project’s capital costs through borrowing, costing district ratepayers $143,000 per year, or about $11 per average residential property per year, from 2023. The alternative suggestion offered the land for someone else to build more public housing. MDC would “investigate a means

of making the vacant land at Panama Village available for other providers to fund and build more public housing”. The council’s draft plan stated, “a strong community looks after its most vulnerable members, and we want to develop more affordable homes for senior members of our community who are struggling to access appropriate housing”. It stated better housing opportunities for all

Pat and Lorna are long-term residents of Panama Village. PHOTO/MARCUS ANSELM

residents was a priority in the council’s wellbeing strategy. “The government’s recent decision on locations for greater public housing investment did not include Masterton, but at a local level, we recognise the urgent need for more housing in our district.” Last month, the central government announced plans to build 8000 new public houses by 2024. None of these would be in Wairarapa’s three districts.

Current residents were enthusiastic about keeping the authority as landlord for an expanded site after its long term plan revealed more housing for seniors. Nearby neighbours Pat and Lorna were long-term Panama Village tenants. Lorna, 73, had been in the flats for 11 years. She said the council had been a “wonderful” landlord. “One thing I’ve found that’s been excellent with the council. If you have a problem, something goes

wrong with your stove or plumbing or something. They are right onto it. They get it fixed much more quickly than some other organisations do. “They really don’t leave you waiting forever and ever. And that’s something I really appreciate about the council here.” Pat, 93, had lived in the village for 12 years. She said social housing might mitigate the worst ravages of the housing crisis. “It is desperate at the moment. But I do have other thoughts on that. I think, you know, when I was young, you didn’t leave until you got married. You stayed in the family home. “Today, kids leave home at 15,16. And they want their own little flat. And that’s where half of them are going. Yeah. So it has built, it is a bridge to crisis point. “But we can only build as fast as we can build. “[People are] blaming the government for the lack of housing, but they can’t physically get out and build them. And, of course, materials are scarce.” MDC’s long-term plan public consultation opened on April 1 and runs until Monday, May 3. – NZLDR

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Carterton project reveals optimism Tom Taylor A business-mapping project in Carterton has demonstrated local business owners’ willingness to collaborate and share their ideas. Go Carterton, formerly known as Carterton District Businesses, launched the project in January to interview 200 businesses about their aspirations, challenges, and confidence. Project lead Lucy Adlam said that although that goal had since dropped to about 100 businesses, this was actually a symptom of the project’s success. Adlam had talked to 80 businesses so far, and with one month remaining in the project, she had already started to see trends come through. She had expected many business owners to express a lack of confidence because of covid-19, but 83 per cent said they were feeling confident and optimistic. Carterton’s confidence reflected that of the larger region. The latest survey compiled by Wellington Chamber of Commerce

Lucy Adlam with photos of some of the Carterton business owners she has interviewed. PHOTO/TOM TAYLOR

and Business Central indicated growth in business conﬁdence, with 38 per cent of respondents saying they expected a moderately or substantially better regional economy in 12 months. A further 37 per cent said they expected the regional economy to remain the same. Adlam said the original plan had been to schedule 15-minute appointments for businesses to answer a short set of survey questions. However, once she had begun the project, Adlam had discovered

that business owners were eager to talk. “Some people want to chat for an hour – I can’t stop them talking… I think it’s having their voices heard.” Adlam said many business owners had spoken about the challenges they were facing – a question they had not been asked in a long time. The main goal of the project was to create a comprehensive database of all Carterton businesses. Adlam would then compile suggestions and

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recommendations on how Go Carterton could support those businesses. She said it was helpful for individual businesses to have a conduit such as Go Carterton as they did not need to stand alone on certain issues but could rely on the full weight of the information gathered in the database. That information could then be presented to Carterton District Council, and potentially inﬂuence policy going forward. “This project has the ability to enhance other areas. It’s been really well received.” Adlam was also working with Wairarapa Youth 2 Work project manager Maria Mckenzie. Adlam’s business mapping project took account of the various industries businesses were involved in, while Mckenzie had lists of young people who were interested in those industries. “I’ll be able to say that we have 10 businesses looking for staﬀ in this industry, and she’ll match it to her [database] so we can collaborate.”

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One year after Queen and Adam Lambert’s stadium shows in Auckland, Wellington, and Dunedin, the legendary British rock band is making a stop in Carterton – in the form of a live tribute concert. ‘Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic’ would recreate Queen’s 1986 World Tour concert, featuring more than 20 of the band’s hits such as “We Will Rock You”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, and “We are the Champions”. The Carterton show would be the second of 22 stops across New Zealand, from Kerikeri in the North to Invercargill in the South. Producers Showtime Australia last brought the show to New Zealand in 2017 with a 12-show tour. They were set to return last year but were delayed by covid-19. A completely new cast for this tour would include Dominic Warren in the role

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Farmer to revive dead land A farming family have spent the past three years nurturing marginal farmland into a wetland reports GRACE PRIOR. Carterton farmer Clarence Stolte and his family have been on a three-year mission to regenerate marginal farmland into a flourishing wetland through environmental programmes that support native biodiversity and healthy waterways. Supported by Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] through the Healthy Waterways Programme, the Stoltes received financial support to fence 1.5ha, plant more than 1000 trees, and first-hand advice on maintaining the regenerating area for the past three years. Stolte said his vision was to restore the farm’s wetland to its original state 200 years ago — full of birdlife, full of all the natural wetland trees – and hopefully, the odd mudfish. “Someone once said to me that wetlands are like the kidneys of a

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Stolte is also a key participant in the restoration of the Waingawa Swamp — a scheduled wetland and Queen Elizabeth II National Trust covenant in the Parkvale catchment. GWRC’s Wairarapa Committee chair Adrienne Staples said the Stoltes had achieved much to be proud of over a short period. “This is a real testament to their commitment and hard work. “They are a wonderful The Stoltes working on transforming unusable land into ‘kidneys for example of the farm’. PHOTOS/GWRC VIDEO GRAB individuals practising te huge value in terms of farm — and I thought our mana o te wai, ecology, and it’s huge farm could do with some which takes a value in terms of the water kidneys,” he said. progress holistic approach to quality outcomes that “The area was always they’ve managing waterways we can have if we restore a bit of a wet area, pretty Carterton farmer made. and prioritises the those wetlands and use marginal in terms of Clarence Stolte. “They’ve health and wellbeing them as kidneys for your farming, and about half been really engaged in of our freshwater,” Staples farm,” Stolte said. the year it’s absolutely restoring the wetland the said. GWRC land sodden, and the other half whole way through. Stolte said his advice to management advisor, it’s dried up. “A highlight for me other farmers who have Petra Fransen, has been “That’s when we was seeing their kids marginal farmland too working alongside Stolte realised it has better value participate in mudfish wet for most of the year since the beginning and as a wetland than a bit of monitoring, planting was to transform it into a said the wetland was farmland.” trees, and finding wetland. originally a bull paddock. The wetland is situated bird nests – it’s about GWRC estimated that “Clarence and his at the top of the farm more than just the only two per cent of family have always been and filters water from the environmental benefits, its wetlands remained, keen to do their part for neighbouring land before it’s educational too,” many of which were in a the environment, so it’s it enters the Stolte farm. Fransen said. been awesome to see the “Wetlands have got degraded state.

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COMMUNITY NEWS CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Have your say in our Ten Year Plan by 19 April Last year we asked you for your big ideas for Carterton’s future. We’ve read all 715 ideas in the Big Jar of Ideas. We’ve considered these alongside our other activities and projects. We have put together a Draft Ten Year Plan and we want your feedback before making any final decisions It will be ‘business as usual’ for most of our activities but we have three projects we would like to go ahead with based on what you told us: 1 Increase our town centre car parking by relocating our

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2. Begin with Trail 1 of the Five Towns Trail Project which connects Greytown to Waingawa. 3. Purchase land in the town centre for new public spaces, accessways and laneways. Visit cdc.govt.nz/tenyearplan to view the consultation document, supporting documents and all the ways to get involved. Kaihoata River, near Flat Point. Local expert, Takirirangi Smith told the Waitangi Tribunal that the mouth of the Kaihoata River, was one of the places where karakia (spiritual incantation, prayer) were used, causing the whales to come in and beach themselves.

On the ground at Holloway Street The challenges of communicating a boil water notice and keeping up-todate with Council news. Last month the Council was put in a position it hadn’t seen itself in before – having to issue a boil water notice. The Council tests its water daily, adhering to the Drinking Water Standard for New Zealand. Council staff acted as soon as the initial result of low-level E.coli bacteria was made known. Getting a message out quickly, accurately and to the masses is no easy task, especially for a small council like ours where all our communications is managed by just one person – me! Despite this, and with help from some of my council and Events Centre colleagues, we were able to promptly contact schools, businesses and community groups directly via phone, face-to-face visits and emails, issue a statement and FAQs on our website and social media channels and notify national radio stations and news outlets. This was

later followed up with emails to urban ratepayers whose email addresses we had on file, signs at either end of town, posters on High Street shops, a notice on the electronic noticeboard and emails to rest homes, medical centres and Neighbourhood Support, just to name a few. In each case, we did this all within an hour of being notified of the low-level E. coli results. I certainly wouldn’t have been able to do this without help from my colleagues who stepped outside of their usual roles to help communicate this important message. This shows how committed we all are to helping our community, even when we have to front up and deliver a difficult message. I’m especially grateful to the staff who work at our Council office reception desk, who have to answer many tricky questions and complaints over the phone and face-to-face on a daily basis. I know that can’t be easy during a boil water notice! Even though we worked hard

to use all these methods of communication, word of mouth is still crucial, especially for those older members of our community. I would like to thank everyone who looked out for their older friends, family members and neighbours by helping us spread the message. We want to make sure that in the future, as many people can receive these updates directly as possible. Something which would have helped many residents would be for the Council to have their emails on file. You can opt-in to receive a monthly emailed newsletter and emergency notices via our website at www.cdc.govt.nz/newsletter Elisa Brown, Senior Communications Advisor

Latest Council Updates  ANZAC weekend waste and recycling. A friendly reminder that urban kerbside waste and recycling will be collected a day later over the ANZAC weekend, making collection day Tuesday 27 April. For the full calendar visit www.wairecycle.nz/collection  Dogs at Sparks Park. We have had a few issues with dogs chasing and intimidating our Council Mowing Staff when mowing Sparks Park. If your dog isn’t socialised around mowing vehicles, please put your dog on a leash for the safety of both your dog and our Council Staff.

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

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Opinion

Will the bubble last?

Well, it was inevitable, I guess. Especially with the ongoing pressure on the New Zealand Government from tourism operators and opposition politicians alike to get international travel happening – we can now finally jump on a plane to Australia and return quarantine-free from 11.59pm, April 18. This announcement, made by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern last Tuesday, is just the news many people and businesses have been desperately waiting to hear. And I believe it is another step towards full normality in our lives. However, while both countries are still in the middle of cracking open the bubblies with this major milestone, I must say I am a little skeptical about whether this Trans-Tasman bubble will last. Now don’t get me wrong, I’m all for this. And I really hope in this instance, my concerns are just a little overthink. But if you take into consideration how many people with covid-19 are caught regularly at

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John Lazo-Ron the border, you might understand [or agree] why I wouldn’t be surprised if this bubble pops not long after it begins. Again, it’s no secret border-related cases come through frequently. Thankfully, those people are sent to a MIQ [Managed Isolation and Quarantine] facility for 14 days, where they stay until they are entirely free from the virus and no threat to the community. But what happens when one of those people coming in – who could easily be an Australian citizen – turns up feeling all jolly well, but has the slightest of symptoms, strolls in worry-free, and unawarely spreads the virus in the community again? Am I just being pessimistic? Well, going on recent statements from Air New Zealand, who have come out saying seats on their

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Australian route services in April have almost sold out, with May likely to follow suit, the possibility, in my opinion, is high. Now, we all know how the New Zealand Government reacts to just one community case getting in; imagine if there was a handful or more. Would matters escalate to a point where we are back at square one and confined to our houses again [level 4], undoing all the great work this team of five million has achieved? We haven’t been in a Level 4 lockdown since last April, but if covid-19 spreads through overseas visitors in the community again, that dreaded level number could loom again. Here’s hoping I’m wrong and that the bubble with Australia holds firm, and if there is a case, it is dealt with promptly before anything pops.

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Chance to explore in holidays If you have not been to Aratoi in a while, these school holidays are the perfect chance to take time out with the children and explore our region’s Art and History Museum. The diversity of our exhibitions is sure to spark your children’s imagination and creativity. First, you will want to check out the beautiful clothes, intriguing objects and paintings from our collection and the new exhibition, For You and Yours: Recent Acquisitions. Pick up a treasure map at the foyer table. Then, set out on an adventure to hunt for detail and uncover the stories of these objects in the main gallery.

There is something for everyone to enjoy among this exhibition so don’t forget to make sure everyone votes for their favourite piece as they leave. Keep the creativity going at home with Aratoi’s takeaway activity sheets, and get your children designing their own museums of intriguing objects. Once finished, send us photos of your personal collections to share on social media and use the #ourcollection hashtag. Next up, the wacky art of Rob McLeod is a must-see. In the Wesley Wing, a crowd of vibrant characters are bursting

off the walls to meet you. Can your children spot the superheroes, villains, and explorers among them? Exploring McLeod’s exhibition with your children is a great opportunity to show them how children and adults can be equally active in learning. Sure, you may not know what to think of the art when you first see it. But ask your child which work they like and start from there. Develop a narrative for the painted character, who they are, what they are doing? Who are their friends and enemies in the room? Children will have endless fun creating a shared story with you.

After exploring Rob McLeod’s works, the photograph portraits of Catherine Russ will be a complete contrast. PARK-UP, is a series of documentary-style

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Ka mua, ka muri – walking backwards into future Chris Hollis I am a geologist and paleontologist who, for the past 20 years, has been paid to investigate the geological context of climate change. More specifically, my team has been tasked to find out how high greenhouse gas levels in times past have affected the plants, animals and environments of our region, the Southwest Pacific. The aim is captured by the Māori whakatauki or proverb “Ka mua, ka muri” which means to use knowledge of our past to guide our future. Anyone who pays attention to weather forecasts knows that predicting the future is hard. There is a level of uncertainty even for tomorrow, let alone next week. So, predicting the next 20 years, next 100 years, next 500 years is very hard indeed. What can we say about climate change with some degree of certainty? Over

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the past 200 years, the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has increased by 50 per cent and the global average temperature has increased by about one degree Celsius. That gives us an immediate clue to a key parameter when predicting the future: climate sensitivity. This term refers to the relationship between the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and global warming, specifically, how much would the Earth warm if there was a 100 per cent increase [or doubling] of carbon dioxide? Based on the records from the past 200 years, we could say climate sensitivity is around 2C. However, the past 200

years is just one short period in the 4.5-billionyear history of the planet. How do we know it’s truly representative of the future? Turns out that if we plug the various permutations of the climate system into complex climate models, we get a much wider range of estimates of climate sensitivity – from 1.5C to over 5C. This level of uncertainty should worry you if you are thinking about buying coastal property, considering which trees to plant on your farm or making long-term plans about water storage. How about we walk backwards to the future and use the geological record of climate change

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photographs, captured over 20 years on from Russ’ original project in the same location. Pick up an activity sheet in the foyer and get your children investigating clues among the photos and labels to answer Russ’ questions to her audience. Finally, don’t forget to check out Hélène Carroll’s Imperfect Offerings, and Jason Burns’ gigantic painted mind maps. There is something for everyone at Aratoi these school holidays and we would love to see you. Aratoi is free of charge and open daily during the school holidays [except ANZAC Day].

to help reduce this uncertainty? Over the past few decades, we’ve developed a range of methods to reconstruct temperatures and carbon dioxide levels for the past 65 million years. In studies of the last time we had carbon dioxide levels similar to today, around three million years ago, climate sensitivity comes out at about 3C. That’s encouraging because it’s in the midrange of climate model projections and means we can have some faith in them. But it also means that many of the serious effects of global warming are already locked in and we need to urgently prepare for life on a planet where ice sheets are melting, sea levels are rising, both droughts and floods are more frequent, and a much more energetic climate system makes predicting the weather even more fraught. For more on this, see the article “A degree of concern: why global temperatures matter” on Nasa’s website.

For Wairarapa, solutions relating to water storage, drought resistance and coastal erosion are essential. To avoid our climate emergency becoming a climate catastrophe, we need to have pragmatic solutions to reduce emissions. Vastly improved rail services for freight and commuters are essential. Some ongoing reliance on fossil fuels must be factored in for a rural community where power outages may become more frequent and alternatives for farm machinery are still unavailable. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t incentivise the use of alternatives where available and regulate the price and supply of petrol and other fossil fuels. • Chris Hollis lives with his family on a small farm on the Waingawa River. He is a research scientist at a Crown Research Institute, but the views expressed in this article are his own and may not represent the views of his employer.

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Knutson Development officially opens Almost 120 years after Henrik and Ada Knutson opened a general store in Carterton, their descendants have again invested in the town’s future.

“We wanted them to be complementary to each other and New World Supermarket. The pharmacy and supermarket in particular, go well together.”

The Knutson Development will have its Opening on Thursday 22nd April with everyone welcome to attend.

Hayley says the development shows optimism in the future of Carterton.

Maori Anglican Bishop Waitohiariki Quayle will give the blessing at 8am with female vocal ensemble The Songbirds providing accompanying waiata. The official opening will be at 8.30am with the ribbon being cut, and a few words being spoken by Fin and Deputy Mayor Rebecca Vergunst.

“I like the fact that in 1992 we had confidence in Carterton when we built the new supermarket, and now we are showing confidence again.

Knutson Development co-directors (from left) Hayley Quirke, Robin Irwin and Finlay Irwin.

This will be followed by morning tea and later a sausage sizzle with sausages and bread donated by Carterton New World.

Both Fin and Hayley feel the development has renewed and strengthened their connection to the town.

The Knutson Development is located at 100 High Street South, next to the New World Carterton carpark.

Hayley and her family live in Gladstone from where they run their business Quirke Electrical.

It comprises three shops. Professionals Carterton, which has moved from its present address at 57 High Street North, opens at the development tomorrow (Thursday 15 April). Carterton Pharmacy, which is moving a few hundred metres south of its old address in High Street, will open next Monday, 19 April. The third tenant is Kainga Eatery & Bar, a new business that will be opening in May. The Knutson name is familiar to many Carterton residents as the town’s first supermarket was named Knutson’s New World. The family went on to build and manage the present New World Carterton, selling the

“We would like to see Carterton continue to develop and grow as a destination with visitors. We are passionate about Carterton and want to see it thrive.”

Fin, who presently lives in Hamilton, says the development has brought him back to the town, mentally as well as physically. business in 1997, but retaining ownership of the building and land. Recently they purchased the land next door to the supermarket carpark where Carterton Motors used to be, and in a vote of confidence for Carterton’s future have built the new development. Knutsons Supermarket Ltd is owned by several shareholders within the family, with Robin Irwin, Finlay Irwin and Hayley Quirke as directors of the company.

Fin, who project managed the development, says it made sense to have retail businesses located on the former site of Carterton Motors.

“This opportunity came along and awakened something in us in regards to a refocus on Carterton and look at what can be done here.”

“It really strengthens the retail environment and works in synergy with the supermarket. And it made sense to enclose the supermarket carpark with retail shopping.”

Robin Irwin continues to reside in Carterton and has been involved in every key decision.

He says the selection of tenants for the development was strategic.

She is pleased to see the town progress and that the new building is a much better sight than the previously vacant plot.

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Knutsons

– serving Carterton since 1901 KNUTSON Development

The Knutson family name has been a part of Carterton district’s shopping history since 1901 when Henrik (Harry) Knutson opened a general story at Te Wharau. Harry had come to New Zealand with his five siblings and their parents Jons and Assarina Knutson from Sweden in 1875 on the German immigrant ship Humboldt. Harry opened Knutson Grocery & Ironmonger at Te Wharau in 1901 and shortly afterwards met and married Te Wharau School teacher Ada Bairstow.

H. Knutson Grocery and Ironmonger and employing son-in-law Don Irwin (married to the couple’s daughter Dorothea). In 1950 Don took over the business, doing away with the ironmongery and becoming Knutson’s Store. In 1962 the business expanded to become a self-service operation renamed Knutson’s Four Square. In 1965 Don died suddenly, and his sons Robin (married to Phillipa, nee Worsfold) and Paul (married to Robin, nee Tilly) took over the business.

In 1973 further additions were made including a butchery, delicatessen, Henrik (Harry) and Ada Knutson They moved to the and fruit and vegetables, (nee Bairstow) in 1931. corner of Wakelin and the business and High Streets, became Knutson’s New in Carterton around 1903, opening World Supermarket. the Knutson General Store in Gordon Hughan’s Ford dealership partnership with Alec Lindopp until was bought and demolished for the that dissolved. building of the present New World In 1920 Harry moved the premises Carterton supermarket in 1992, to the current site of the New World with the old supermarket building supermarket, renaming it demolished.

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Knutson’s Store in the 1950s.

In 1997 the family sold the supermarket business, keeping the land and buildings. It was at this time, the name was changed to what its now known as Carterton New World. In 1999 the building that had been home to Kemp Goodin music, cycle, appliance and repair store was bought and demolished to make way for car parking.

Don and Dorothea Irwin (nee Knutson).

The car park was further expanded in 2008 when Perry’s Mart was bought and demolished, which also saw the supermarket given a façade upgrade. In 2012 the Supermarket underwent a significant expansion which incorporated the land which was previously 31 Pembroke Street and included additional floor area for shoppers and a new bakery,

Phillipa, Robin, Paul and Robin on the opening day of the new New World supermarket in October 1992. H. Knutson’s Grocery and Iron Monger in the 1920s.

delicatessen, butchery and loading bay for incoming deliveries. Paul passed away in 1999, losing a battle with cancer in his early fifties. In 2013, Robin and Phillipa both resigned as Directors and appointed Fin and Hayley in their stead. Mr Robin Irwin continues to support Carterton New World, faithfully

travelling from Wairarapa Village to Carterton for his weekly supplies. Phillipa passed away in 2017. Today Knutson’s is owned by several shareholders within the family, with Mrs Robin Irwin, Finlay Irwin and Hayley Quirke as directors of the company. All of Robin and Phillipa and Paul and Robin’s children worked at Knutson’s during the school holidays and after school jobs.

“We were very fortunate to be able to work during our college years and learn a good work ethic from our parents” says Finlay who recalls being a “potato boy” which meant he bagged the potatoes. Hayley became Office Manager for the business after leaving school and continues to manage the accounts for the company.

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Blessing renews close connections KNUTSON Development

Bishop Waitohiariki Quayle will give the blessing at the opening of the Knutson Development in Carterton.

That was reciprocated when Paul (Irwin) was unwell and I was there to support his wife Robin.”

Bishop Wai grew up in Gladstone and worked at Knutson’s New World Supermarket for 12 years from 1988 to 2000, becoming close friends with the Irwin families who owned Knutson supermarket during that time.

Bishop Wai went on to work at Whaiora for 18 years – firstly as a community health worker and retiring as Community Services manager in 2017.

“I remember going into the supermarket asking for work to help supplement our income as my husband Colin was unwell.

The Wairarapa Anglican Maori Pastorate and Te Hepara Pai whare karakia in Masterton has always been part of Bishop Wai’s upbringing and spiritual journey. She was ordained a deacon in 2013 and Bishop Waitohiariki Quayle. priest in 2014.

“That same evening, I got a phone call from Paul (Irwin) inviting me to come in the following morning to have further discussion.

“I started out filling shelves, and was soon given further learning opportunities to further my career in the retail trade - from looking after different sections to ordering stock, supervising and managing staff, duty manager and being a unit assessor for the supermarket. “Colin passed away in 1990 and the Irwin family were very supportive.

It’s great to see enthusiastic investment creating new opportunities in Carterton. This type of development confirms the confidence we are seeing both in investment and our community’s support of a town centre that’s reinvigorating. Congratulations to Knutson’s Development, Carterton Pharmacy, Kainga Café and Professionals Real Estate Carterton. – Carterton District Mayor Greg Lang

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She is pleased to be giving the blessing for the Knutson Development, and grateful for the opportunities that the Irwin family gave her and the continued support that they give the Carterton community.

Masterton’s Silverwood Architects was responsible for the design of the Knutson Development, with architect Stephen Geuze leading the design of the project.

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Stephen says the design enhances its urban environment by providing a strong and modern built edge, replacing the now demolished mechanics garage. The new building deliberately extends the High Street shop frontage back through to the New World Supermarket, creating a pedestrian friendly covered connection from the street. The development itself is a single storey, timber framed building with a mono-pitched roof. The front elevation faces the supermarket carpark, the east elevation faces High Street and Carrington Park beyond, and the

west elevation looking towards the Tararuas. The building is clad with a combination of salvaged bricks sourced from Hawke’s Bay, together with weatherboard and an aluminium ‘eye brow’ used to define its contemporary form. Brick was used to introduce both warmth and texture at pedestrian level which is contrasted with the dark coloured aluminium window and door joinery. Each of the three premises have been fitted out to suit the tenants, with Silverwood Architects also responsible for the internal fitout design of the new Carterton Pharmacy, with a specific focus on creating a productive and functional work environment for their team. Carterton Pharmacy faces High Street South, while the

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Short hop for Carterton Pharmacy KNUTSON Development

The opening of the Knutson Development also marks the beginning of a new era for Carterton Pharmacy.

and co-owns the group with Daryl Hughs, Ithiel Satya, Michael Stewart, Brent Waterson and Naheed Omar who manage the other pharmacies. David, who originally bought the pharmacy from Peter Chisholm in 1993, has been a pharmacist

to new premises

all his working life, in Kapiti, London, Wellington and finally Wairarapa since 1989. The current premises on the corner of High Street South and Pembroke Street had been too small for a while, David says.

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The Carterton Pharmacy team.

“We had been making do, and then this opportunity arrived. The new shop has 350 square metres compared to the existing 240 metres, which will give better customer flow, as well as a larger working space for our staff. They work hard and needed more space and a better working environment.” Carterton Pharmacy stocks all the typical pharmacy retail lines such as first aid, vitamins, supplements and cosmetics.

Carterton Pharmacy can trace its origins all the way back to the town’s first chemist established by Thomas Hooker in 1878.

It will have some great specials for the opening week, including 50 per cent off Thin Lizzy, 40 per cent of Go Healthy vitamin supplements, and 50 per cent off Nature’s Life vitamins.

In more recent times it officially became “Carterton Pharmacy” after Chisholm’s Pharmacy and Stubb’s Pharmacy merged in 2002.

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In 2016 Carterton Pharmacy amalgamated with Life Pharmacy Masterton, Duncan Pharmacy Masterton, Langs Pharmacy Featherston, and Mana Pharmacy in Porirua, as one business with five outlets.

Coming home to Kainga Eatery It has been 24 years since Shelley Browne (nee Rutene) last lived in Carterton, but a life-long dream to open an eatery has called her home. The Maori word for “home” is “kainga”, a name she felt fitting for the new establishment. Kainga Eatery will open in the Knutson Development in May. “The name Kainga resonates with me,” Shelley proffers. “When I think about home, I think about family, sitting around the table and having good conversations. I want to provide that warm, welcoming comfort of home in a vibrant, modern space.” Shelley will manage the eatery while husband Tony will help out in the front from time to time. Head Chef Boyd McKenzie, from Wellington, will be in the kitchen.

“He is very excited to be coming back to New Zealand and about the venture,” says Shelley. “He is passionate about fresh, locally sourced ingredients so there will be a lot of that on the menu.” Kainga Eatery will have both menu dining and cabinet food, with all the preparation done on site, while the bar will tap into local wines. The coffee beans will be supplied by Diesel Coffee, a brand developed by Knutson Development Director Fin Irwin. Shelley is cousins with both Fin and fellow director Hayley Quirke. Patrons will be able to enjoy their food and drink outside, all year round, as the eatery will have a heated, covered space with views to the Tararua Ranges. Shelley is looking forward to reconnecting with her community. “Everyone is welcome at Kainga.”

This has allowed Carterton and the other pharmacies to centralise their services and improve their efficiency, says David Holt, who manages Carterton Pharmacy

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It’s a long way to the top … Dear friends, You may not know it, but hidden inside our reserve is one of the Wairarapa’s greatest little hill hikes. What makes it so special is undoubtedly the vista from the top which is quite frankly, nothing short of spectacular. We’d go as far as to say “breath-taking” but you’ll probably just about be out of breath getting there so you’ll have no breath left to give. Still nothing ventured, nothing gained. Locals here colloquially refer to the trail as the 2-Hour Scenic Loop Track. It’s also known by its Māori name – Te Arapiki o Tawhaki. Arapiki refers to ‘going up’ and Tawhaki is how some tribes refer to Tane Mahuta, the god of the forest who rules over all the creations in that domain. Te Arapiki o Tawhaki therefore refers

to a pathway ascending upwards towards the heavens. And it quite literally does just that – sure and be Jesus! It’s a great hike to do with friends or whānau and we highly recommend it because as we all know, a walk in the woods is good for one’s soul. Rangers here typically allow one and a half hours, but it really depends on fitness and ability. It can be done in under an hour, but you’ll be dripping in sweat. Allow two hours or longer especially if you want to pause along the way or have a picnic lunch at the summit. If you have young tamariki allow two-four hours return. The track starts just past Aviary 2 and goes for

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4.2km. It’s well signposted and the first half is mainly all uphill on wide gravelled pathways that are mostly 1.5-2 metres in width. There are a couple

of lookout points on the way to the summit, but none are as stunning as the summit itself, with unimpeded views south towards Wairarapa, west across rolling farm land to the Tararuas, and north towards the Tararua District. For those who do get short of breath there are plenty of bench seats – eight in fact – spaced out along the way on the trail proper. The entire trail is graduated with no staircases making for fairly pleasant trail walking. We recommend listening out for forest flutterings, as the trail does pass wild kōkako territories and kākā and

kererū are always welcome sights. Well that’s it for this week. As ACDC said “It’s a long way to the top if you want to rock’n’roll!”, but we’re fairly certain it’ll be worth it when you get there. Happy Trails everyone, The Pūkaha Rangers Contributed by Alex Wall • 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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Average autumn weather for Wairarapa

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Near average temperatures are predicted for the Wairarapa from April to June by Niwa in its latest seasonal forecast at niwa.co.nz The region will also experience near normal rainfall “For April to June, air pressure is expected to be lower than normal to the northwest and higher than normal to the east of the country. “Although air flows will be mixed, slightly more easterly quarter winds are favoured for the three-month period as a whole,” it says. “Rainfall is about equally likely to be near normal or above normal in the north and west of the North Island and equally likely to be near normal or below normal in the South Island. Near normal rainfall is expected in the east of the North Island. “Temperatures are about equally likely to be near average or above average for all regions of the country. While cold snaps and frosts will occur periodically, they aren’t expected to define the season.” Soil moisture levels and river flows are about equally likely to be near normal (35-40% chance) or below normal (35-40% chance) in all regions of the country.

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DON’T LET YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY GO UP IN SMOKE! With winter fast approaching, it’s a good time to think about what wood you are planning to burn to keep warm when it really starts cooling down outside. Quick facts about burning firewood: y Around 80% of the air particle pollution in our region comes from home fires. y Wood smoke contains fine particles that can get deep into your lungs and cause health problems. y Burning treated timber can release poisonous gases such as arsenic. y More smoke means less heat from your fire. y Dry wood provides best value as it gives off less smoke and more heat. To become a better burner, check to see that you are using a great fire-lighting technique, suitable wood and an efficient wood burner. Your chimney should be swept each year – and check for any cracks or birds’ nests that may have appeared since last winter. Greater Wellington Regional Council has some great tips on its website to help you burn better. Visit: www.gw.govt.nz/better-burning

KEEP THE WAY CLEAR After a long, dry summer, vegetation around the district is going through a growth spurt as we head through autumn into winter. Now’s the time to check on vegetation:

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ating well over winter is so much easier if you have healthy ingredients on hand to make delicious and nutritious meals, says Heart Foundation NZ.

Having well-stocked cupboards will help you avoid ordering takeaways, which are expensive and not nearly as nourishing, tasty and warming as dishes made at home. Make sure you’ve got a supply of the following, ready to add to your meals: 

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Canned legumes like beans are pre-cooked and ready to add to meals.

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Simple pleasures delight Comment – Pick ‘n Mix

Graeme Burnard on the way back,” my wife exclaimed as we drove past the Land Girl Café and gift shop at Pirinoa. There were only about 25 people at the restaurant when we arrived so we were served quickly. One of the staff told us they had served 400 people for lunch the Saturday before. Very pleased we were not there that day. We had a table on the front verandah looking directly over Lake Onoke. What a view. Our lunch was delicious. The freshest fish you could imagine. However, my wife was disappointed when her fish arrived having been pan fried and not battered. Not quite how you expect to have fish and chips. They had run out of gluten-free flour apparently. It would have been nice to have been told at the time of ordering, but it was still delicious. We know to ask next time before we order. We then went for a walk on the beach collecting stones and driftwood for a friend and came across a very large seal playing in the shallow water of the lagoon. We stood on the shore only a couple of metres

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away from it. Things turned to custard a wee bit when three kids and two dogs turned up and the dogs were straight into the water after the seal. The kids screamed, I waved for help and got the attention of a man on a quad bike who came over and helped get the dogs out of the water and gave the kids a good telling off. He told them they knew better than to take their dogs near the seal and that the dogs would have come off second best if the seals had got hold of them. I was more curious as to why they weren’t at school. Dogs and kids skulked off and the seal carried on sunning in the shallow water, no damage done. An ice cream and a coffee was our dessert at the Land Girl Café at Pirinoa. We were made to feel very welcome even though they were about to close. Certainly worth a visit. And now I hear that a wonderful New Zealand artist, Don Hill, has opened a gallery at Lake Ferry so another trip is imminent. The memory of queues at airports, cramped long flights and overcrowded cities when and if things get back to normal does not appeal one little bit. Wairarapa will do me. There is still lots for us to explore.

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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A UNIT IN A RETIREMENT VILLAGE Purchasing a unit in a retirement village can be a daunting process. While the Retirement Villages Act 2003 was enacted to provide some protection for residents of retirement villages, it has also introduced some legal and financial complexities which can be difficult for the uninitiated to navigate. One of the principal aims of the Act is to ensure that intending purchasers are fully informed of such things as the full or true cost of purchase of the unit, together with ongoing charges and any exit fees. Another aim is to allow intending purchasers to evaluate the financial viability of the retirement village, because in many cases the purchaser will be paying most of their life savings to the village owners. Purchasing a unit in a retirement village is usually not an investment; it is a lifestyle choice. I say this because most if not all retirement villages charge the occupier a deferred maintenance fee/ accrued facilities fee which is effectively a form of depreciation. In other words the purchasers of their estate will usually receive less than the initial purchase price when occupation ceases (usually on death or if the occupier needs to go in to hospital care). Additionally, some retirement villages also charge a refurbishment fee which they use to renovate the unit before it is on sold. There are clearly a number of practical matters to take into account when purchasing a unit, such as what are the units like and what kind of facilities and support are available. From a legal and financial perspective the issues are: 1. The legal ownership structure and security; 2. The true cost of your purchase (including entry fees and ongoing charges) together with potential exit fees; and 3. In many Agreements to purchase a unit in a retirement village any “capital gain” on the sale of the unit is for the benefit of the retirement village owner and the resident does not share in any capital gain. 4. The financial viability of the retirement village itself. Once a retirement village and unit have been selected, the retirement village’s solicitor will prepare documents to record the transaction together with the rights and obligations of both parties. Typically these documents can run to over 50 pages and are not particularly “user friendly” for the layperson. The law requires that a purchaser must obtain legal advice before signing these documents. There is also a “cooling off period” so that a purchaser can cancel the Agreement if the purchaser has a change of heart. Typically, it is at this stage that a lawyer first becomes aware that a client intends to purchase a unit in a retirement village. However, it is my suggestion that it is far more prudent to engage a lawyer at a much earlier stage. You should also consider engaging an accountant to look at the financial viability of the retirement village as you will be presented with financial disclosure documents detailing the village’s financial position. Clearly this has a cost but it could just stop you from making a very bad decision — at the very least you will be fully informed before making your final decision. If you have any questions arising out of this article you can phone me on 0800 249 529 or e-mail me at simonthepropertylawyer.co.nz My first appointment to discuss the above matters is free.

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ACCESS TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES FOR ANIMALS Most people are aware of the harmful and toxic effects of common household poisons, anticoagulant rodenticide bait, and slug/snail bait pellets. As we enter into the cooler autumn months and become conscious of rodents seeking snug nesting opportunities in/near our own home, many of us are reaching for rat and mouse bait in various forms. Please keep these out of reach of your pets, and secure in locked containers. Even despite best efforts, we see cases where rodents run away with portions of bait pellets which are left lying around and eaten, or rogue gusts of wind scattering content from unsecured bait stations. These baits prevent blood from clotting, and without timely intervention, severe internal bleeding can result. The effects often do not become apparent until several days after ingestion, so if you suspect ingestion – please contact your vet as soon as possible for advice. Spring and autumn are popular planting times, for enthusiastic gardeners overhauling their vegetable patches. Covid19 has seen a resurgence in home gardening activities, and slug/snail baits are often reached for in order to reduce the carnage these critters wreak on precious seedlings. Please be aware however, that these baits are highly toxic to both dogs and cats, and affect the nervous system and brain. Early signs include uncoordination, salivation, muscle tremors, leading to seizures. We fi eld increasingly common phone calls – especially after hours, about companion animals gaining access to human medications or other potentially harmful toxic substances.

Many over the counter human health products can be toxic to our pets. The most common toxicities seen in dogs and cats include vitamin tablets, ibuprofen, and paracetamol. Ibuprofen has a very narrow safety margin and can have severe toxic effects on dogs and cats, potentially causing kidney damage, stomach ulceration and neurological signs. We increasingly hear from people concerned about animals having eaten prescription human medication. It is very important to store human medications well away from accessible places for pets, and not leave them lying around. Pets can and will chew into packets/containers left on bedside tables or on the fl oor – especially curious young or bored animals. Leaving tablets on one’s plate or place setting ready in anticipation of meal times, requires that any pets must be fully supervised or locked away. Better yet to take any medication immediately and then put it away out of reach again. Human heart medication, blood pressure, contraceptives, seizure control medication, sleeping aid tablets, anxiolytics, antidepressants, antiinflammatories, pain killers, antibiotics, etc, can all have signifi cant impacts on pets if ingested. We have already covered chocolate toxicity in previous articles, and should probably at least mention cannabis toxicity in conjunction with this. Better for pets to have no access to harmful substances, and for us to be vigilant about how and where we store things. However, if you have concerns about something your animal has ingested, please seek veterinary advice.

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APRIL 2021

HE TĀKAI KŌRERO MAI I WHAKAORIORI Kia ora Masterton, Have you stepped up? We are now nearly halfway through the monthlong consultation on our draft Long-Term Plan – have you stepped up to have your say? The consultation document is called Stepping Up because the Council is stepping up with some big plans – and we really want the community to step up for our future. Here are 10 good reasons to make a submission: 1. Your mokopuna will be growing up with the decisions we make today. 2. It’s your chance to help build a Masterton everyone can be proud of for years to come. 3. You can nominate a school for the chance to win $1,000. 4. If there are alternative ideas we haven’t thought of, we want to hear them. 5. We can’t respond to your ideas if we don’t know what they are. 6. If you make a submission, you can then present your ideas to the Council in person in May.

7. You can also make a submission on proposed changes to fees and charges, and our draft significance and engagement policy (this explains how we determine what issues we consult the community on). 9. No decisions are set in stone yet.

Membership of the focus group will be selected based on the following criteria:

10. Your submission can make a difference – you’ll be able to watch the Council deliberate on submissions in public in June.

y an interest and knowledge of climate change

I’ve heard some people say decisions in the LTP have mostly been made already, but that’s wrong. Council staff have to do a lot of work to make sure the proposals in our consultation document are based on fact and sensible assumptions about what the future holds, but that doesn’t mean the consultation is a rubberstamping exercise.

This follows the decision by banks to phase out cheques. We have a variety of other payment options available at our office at 161 Queen Street, Masterton, including cash, EFTPOS, and credit card payments. You can also pay online via our website: www.mstn.govt.nz Our preferred method of payment is by direct debit, and we offer a range of options: y weekly or fortnightly (on Wednesdays) y monthly (on the 20th of the month) y quarterly (on the last day for payment of the instalment) y annually (on 20 August each year).

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y either live in, or be able to demonstrate a close connection with, the Masterton District y have a specific interest and/or commitment to the future of the Masterton District. Register your interest by completing the form on the council website (www.mstn.govt.nz) or emailing: climatefocus@mstn.govt.nz Registrations close 20 April.

NEARLY $90K IN GRANTS AWARDED Nearly $90,000 in community wellbeing, events, and COVID-19 sports grants have been approved by Masterton District Council’s Awards and Grants Committee. This includes nearly $50,000 in Community Wellbeing grants, more than $17,000 in Community Events grants, and $21,000 in the COVID-19 Sports Grants. Committee Chair Gary Caffell said the awards were a sign of outstanding work by many groups in the community. “As is always the case, the committee had to make some tough calls – we had some excellent applications, and presentations by passionate people who have the community at heart,” he said. “It is inspiring to see the great work people are doing, many of them volunteers, to help make life better for others in the district.” Among the larger Community Wellbeing grants, the Shear History Trust received $12,000 of funding towards the operational expenses of the wool shed tourist attraction, and the Wairarapa Multi-Sport Stadium Trust received $10,000 of funding towards repairs and maintenance of the all-weather pitch at Memorial Park. Among Community Events grants, the Wairarapa Film Festival received $9,710 towards the expenses to hold a Wairarapa Film Festival from 12-6 May 2021 at the Regent 3 Cinema.

Consultation closes at 4pm on 3 May.

Masterton District Council will stop accepting cheques for payment of rates on 20 May 2021 (the due date for the current instalment).

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y diversity of members (e.g. age, gender, background, rural/urban community)

If you don’t have your say, we won’t hear about it. So, step up – for our community, for our mokopuna, for our future.

It couldn’t be easier to submit on the draft Long-Term Plan – Stepping Up. Just go to the Council website and you can make your comments online while you’re reading the document.

Come and talk to us:

We are setting up a community-based focus group and we’re looking for a diverse range of people to join us. This plan, alongside our Corporate Carbon Emissions Reduction Plan, will comprise our blueprint for moving our district towards carbon zero 2050.

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Every submission goes into the draw to win a $500 travel voucher, and $1,000 for the school of your choice.

We’re seeking expressions of interest from community members who are interested in being part of co-developing the District Climate Change Action Plan.

8. You could win a $500 travel voucher.

STEP UP AND SUBMIT ONLINE!

We want to hear your views on our Big Decisions, plans for a new civic facility, the Masterton Revamp, and builidng more pensioner housing. You can also make submissions on our fees and charges, and significance and engagement policy (how the council determines what it will consult on).

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In COVID-19 sports grants, the Wairarapa Cricket Association received $10,000 for provision of sport specific opportunities to the Wairarapa Community, YMCA Central Inc received $10,000 for staffing costs (sports coordinator, referee costs), venue hire, gear, and equipment, with leagues free in 2020, post-COVID-19. This led to a 50 per cent increase in registrations in terms three and four, 2020.

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MASTERTON REVAMP COMMUNITY REFERENCE GROUP

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Wednesday 28 April 2pm Infrastructure and Services Committee Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road Monday 3 May 4pm Long-Term Plan consultation closes Wednesday 12 May 1pm Audit and Risk Committee Meeting 3pm Council Meeting Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 May Long-Term Plan Hearings Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road

We had a great response to the call for people to be part of a community reference group for the Masterton Revamp project, with more than 50 registrations of interest received. Applicants were asked for areas of interest and representation and based on the information provided a group 10 was chosen and has had its first meeting. The group is made up of: Andy Kerr, Donald Hutchings, Elisabeth Mikkelsen, Mike Allard, Peter Debney, Sam Ewington, Sarah-Ann Grove, Sharnae Taylor, Waireka Collings, and Warwick Delmonte. Information about the group is available on the Council website. The Masterton Revamp project is one of the key projects we’re currently consulting on as part of the draft Long-Term Plan (LTP) in April. The question that we’re asking the community is around the scope, level of investment and timing of the project. While the LTP won’t be adopted formally by the Council until June, this group has been established now because we are in early design stages for a number of key areas of the project. Submissions on the LTP can be made online via the council website (www.mstn.govt.nz) and close at 4pm on 3 May.

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STEP UP FOR OUR FUTURE GENERATIONS We have exciting plans for Masterton’s future. And we need to know what you think! In our Long-Term Plan consultation, Stepping Up, we’re asking for your thoughts on our next 10 years. Make your submission online at: www.mstn.govt.nz Printed copies of the consultation document are available with submission forms at the Council’s Queen Street office (161 Queen St) and Masterton Library.

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WHAT ARE THE BIG DECISIONS? We want your opinion on three key projects, and our plan to pay for them, so we can confirm our plan for 2021-31: 1. Funding for the civic facility – investing in a shared, multi-purpose facility This project will bring our civic facility, library and some front-counter customer services functions together in a new location that aligns with the broader plans for our town. We can wait until we have confirmed external funding to ‘push go’, or we can get on with it now. What future will you choose? 2. Masterton revamp This project is a chance to implement the Town Centre Strategy that we invested almost five years in developing. It will create a vibrant heart for our town, and boost its entrances so they are welcoming and reflect who we are. We can do a more extensive revamp, or we can scale it back. What future will you choose? 3. More housing for seniors This project will increase public housing for senior members of our community, reducing the number of seniors who face homelessness, while making bigger houses available for our wider community to use. We can build the houses, or we can make the land available so someone else can build these houses. What future will you choose?

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4. Paying for the plan Our plan takes current and future benefits into consideration. We’re planning to borrow the money for these big projects now and spread the repayments over a longer time frame. We will also ‘smooth’ the impact, knowing our community have had a hard hit in the past year. This will spread the costs over the full life of this plan and beyond, rather than having a bigger impact in any one year. We are also committed to seeking external funding and partnership arrangements wherever we can, to reduce the cost for our community. Go to the council website, and Step Up for our community. We are Local Government WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

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A cloud back up will protect your files from being lost speed which means programmes can run more quickly. South Wairarapa Computers can also replace parts where wear and tear is starting to cause problems, such as the keyboard on laptops. South Wairarapa Computers offers all the other services you would expect such as sorting out problems with malware, viruses and frozen computers.

TIMBER SHORTAGE MEANS FORWARD PLANNING ESSENTIAL Crighton ITM Greytown manager Jim Rodger is advising anyone with upcoming building projects to plan well ahead.

Another service now available is transferring video to DVD or USB. “The longer you leave it, the more a video will decay,” John points out.

Jim says Crighton ITM is lucky enough to have its own sawmill at Levin and still has good supply chains from Red Stag timber and local sawmill Kiwi Lumber.

You can bring your computer into the shop in Hastwell Street, just a few metres from FreshChoice supermarket or have a technician call to fix it. Another option is remote assistance from the shop to your home or business.

But he says some merchants won’t have access to stock. This will increase demand right across the retail timber market, and will also put pressure on alternative building materials.

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Jim advises anyone thinking of a building, alteration or other project such as fences and decks to forward

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XploratioNZ are calling for you to keep your ANZAC weekend free for their Labyrinth. “To walk the Labyrinth is a pilgrimage to discover something about ourselves. The destination is not important the journey is,” a spokesperson said. XploratioNZ is a multifaith group which meets in Masterton and during the ANZAC weekend the group is facilitating an opportunity for people to walk an ancient archetypal symbol called a Labyrinth. This will be held in the church hall at Crossway Church in Masterton. There are many examples of labyrinths in New Zealand – at Hutt Hospital, St Colombia’s Ponsonby in Auckland, Christ Church Cathedral in Nelson and St Luke’s in Christchurch. Labyrinths combine the image of a circle with the image of a spiral. The single pathway leads to the centre and back out again, retracing the same path. It symbolises a journey to a predetermined

Labyrinths combine the image of a circle with the image of a spiral. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

destination, our journey through life; from birth, to spiritual awakening and to death. Labyrinths represent wholeness, healing, inclusiveness and community; they have long been used for purposes of prayer, meditation, contemplation and reﬂection. As the walker it invites us to set aside our cares and concerns and supports us to ﬁnd our inner peace, manage stress, make decisions, and heal physically, emotionally and spiritually. It welcomes those of all faith traditions and those

with no tradition at all. Each Labyrinth journey is unique for each person. It is an opportunity to come and “walk to remember” those who have been a part of your life, and pay silent tribute to honour those who have died for us. • For further information please contact Pauline on paulinebc@gmail.com • Venue: Crossway Church Hall, Worksop Road, Masterton [opposite Countdown] • Dates: Saturday, April 24, from noon to 5pm. Sunday, April 25 [ANZAC Day] noon to 5pm.

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Survey into bees and beekeeping

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A published survey shows this is lower than loss rates important findings about the experienced overseas, it shows winter colony loss rates of that we cannot be complacent New Zealand bees and the when it comes to bee health.” experiences of New Zealand The average loss rate across beekeepers, says Apiculture countries participating New Zealand. in the international The New Zealand survey, from the last Colony Loss Survey available period is produced each [2018/2019], year by Manaaki was 16.7 per Whenua cent. Findings Landcare from a similar Research for survey in the the Ministry US found the for Primary winter loss Industries. It is rate over the based on an online 2019/2020 period survey of beekeepers was 22.2 per cent. and is part of an As in past The loss of queen bees is international effort years, New one reason cited in winter involving more than colony loss rates. Zealand 35 countries. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM beekeepers The latest report reported shows that overall winter loss that the primary reasons for rates of bee colonies in New overwintering losses in 2020 Zealand has continued to rise were queen bee problems, since the survey began in 2015. suspected varroa infestation, Over the 2020 winter, 11.3 per suspected starvation and wasp cent of bee colonies were lost attacks. compared with 10.4 per cent in Foster said there had been 2019 and 8.4 per cent in 2015. promising advances in both Barry Foster, chairman the area of varroa management of Apiculture New Zealand’s and in the use of biocontrols Science and Research Focus to deal with wasps. However, Group, said while some dealing with queen problems is overwintering losses are a more complex and the subject normal part of beekeeping, he of research both within New is concerned by the increasing Zealand and internationally. loss rate. “Ongoing research is a vital “The survey shows that in part of reducing colony loss, but 2020 an estimated 99,150 also beekeepers know that their bee colonies were lost. While everyday management of these

threats is key to hive health. “The survey is a really valuable tool in measuring how we are doing, and where more efforts are needed,” he said. The 2020 survey also asked questions on beekeepers’ views on aspects of their work, their overall experience and how they accessed beekeeping information. The findings found the economics of beekeeping was the biggest challenge for many and that most beekeepers learnt their skills through a beginner’s course or from a mentor. Apiculture New Zealand CE Karin Kos says these findings support what she is hearing from beekeepers. “It is a difficult time to be a commercial beekeeper, especially for those not involved in mānuka production.” In terms of training, she said more and more beekeepers are looking to professional qualifications and advanced courses to learn their skills. “Our industry is seeing the value of having well-trained workers which is why we are seeing a huge increase of interest in programmes like our Apprenticeship in Apiculture scheme.” This scheme has over 200 participants who are training while working in the beekeeping industry, up from 75 people in early 2020.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 15 Eat n Greet: At St John’s hall, St James Union Church, 116 High St, Masterton, 11.30am for a noon start. Open to all. Come and enjoy lunch, fellowship and meet new friends. Entertainment follows lunch. Thursday Morning Bikers: Discover your town and country pathways safely by bicycle. Short rides for everyone, coffee stop at a café. Meet new people. Call Liz Mikkelsen [06] 216-2187 [after 5pm]. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Masonic Village Hall, 35 Edith St. Contact Jane Flowerday [027] 221-1878. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice. Masterton Savage Club Hall, Albert St, 6.30-8.30pm. Contact Ian Macdonald [027] 232-5882. Belly Dance for Beginners: Featherston Community Centre. 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 370-3317/[021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards, 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am. Featherston: Union Church, 1.30-3.30pm. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays,

at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Age Concern: Steady As You Go - Falls Prevention Class, 9.30am, class for men, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: 1pm, at Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club Carterton [behind clock tower[ raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 379-5923. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 Spontaneous Dance: Featherston Community Centre, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Gil Mohi: From 7.30pm, music from 50s, 60s and 70s, Members, Affiliated Members & their guests welcome, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Aratoi Exhibitions: Rob McLeod: The Banshee and The Lifeboat to May 2; For You and Yours: Recent Acquisitions to May 9; Jason Burns first solo exhibition One Fifty to May 9; Hélène Carroll’s Imperfect Offerings to June 13; Park Up: Photographs by Catherine Russ to June 20.

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Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall St entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 10am-noon, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 3770792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: 7 days, 10am2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown. co.nz 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 Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

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Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am4.30pm. Contact featherston.fusiliers@ gmail.com Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 10am-1pm. Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun. co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Abby Waterson [021] 0256-6719. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Helen Waldron 379-5671. Bowls: 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 behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

Environment Matters: Conversations about climate, waste, water and other environmental issues. Share your feelings and concerns in a supportive, non-judgmental group. Wild Oats Cafe [upstairs], at 10.30am. Organised by Carterton Climate Community. Call Alison [021] 0891-1365, Nick [021] 153-0771, Anne [022] 088-6061. Mangatainoka Motors Show & Shine: American Day. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Farriers car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, APRIL 19 Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm at Featherston Community Centre. Call Shaun [027] 672-6249. Age Concern: Keep Fit!, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.40am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm, Club Carterton RSA, Broadway. Call [027] 645-0905. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322. Watercolour For Beginners: Class at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St, 10am-noon. Call Elissa Smith [027[ 470-6528. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, 500,

1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 1574909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 2272255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, APRIL 20 Al Anon: Do you need support for coping with alcohol problems in your family? Contact [027] 811-0006. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 7pm, The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 378-2949 or Jenny 377-0859. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. Justice of the Peace: Masterton Library 11am-1pm. Parkinson’s Hydrotherapy Class: 10.30am, at the Rec Centre Pool, Masterton $3.60 entry fee. Contact Jane Flowerday [027] 221-1878. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800-373-646. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am. Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 2996389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine

[0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 3088109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. 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 Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet: 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. 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 Russell Ward 377-4401.

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10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. 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 3701604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. At the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Helen Waldron 379 5671. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Wairarapa Heart Help Group: 1.302.30pm, share stories and information Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Annette, at Heart Foundation, [04] 472-2780 ext 1, annettes@heartfoundation.org.nz Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. All welcome. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Age Concern: Keep Fit! 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene (027) 634-9167 or Lesley (021) 299-6389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton, WedSun, 11am-3pm. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call freephone 0800373-646. Masterton: Masterton Library,

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Public Notices

OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Tea Creek Road, 2kms from the Tea Creek Road/Mangatarere Valley Road to the end of Tea Creek Road for the purpose of the Tea Creek Gravel Hill Climb for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Saturday 24th April 2021 Roads affected: Tea Creek Road

12.00pm – 12.00am

The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager www.cdc.govt.nz

28 Holloway St, Carterton. info@cdc.govt.nz

Public Notices

ROAD CLOSURE

THIRD STREET AND OPAKI ROAD INTERSECTION Pursuant to Section 342(1)(b) and the Tenth Schedule of the Local Government Act 1974, the following roads will be closed to ordinary vehicular traffic for the purpose of permitting the renewal of the Council’s sewer network. Road closed to ordinary vehicular traffic - Third Street, from the intersection with Opaki Road to Stamford Place, residents only access. Detour routes will be in place. Exit from Queen Alexandra Street to Opaki Road will be closed, detour will be in place.

Public Notices

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OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Nelson Street and State Highway 2 from Holloway Street to Belvedere Road intersection for the purpose of the Carterton Anzac parade for the period indicated hereunder:

Period of closure - Monday 19 April 2021 to Friday 23 April 2021 inclusive from 8am to 7pm

Period of Closure: Sunday 25th April 2021 Roads affected: Nelson Street and SH2

It will be an offence under the above Act for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure.

The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, at the beginning of the closed road, being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic in an emergency.

Dated 14 April 2021 David Hopman - Manager Assets and Operations 06 370 6300 161 Queen Street, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 mdc@mstn.govt.nz WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

10.00am – 12.00pm

D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager www.cdc.govt.nz

28 Holloway St, Carterton. info@cdc.govt.nz

Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Classifieds Wairarapa Midweek

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We are looking to appoint a suitable person to be responsible for the day-to-day management and operation of our Carterton shop. The right person will have proven experience in retail shop systems and control methods, an understanding of second hand goods value assessment and supervisory skills. We are looking for someone with exemplary personal qualities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and empathy with the ideals of the Society (providing care for those in need). Please send your CV to Charles Bell at charles.bell@outlook.co.nz to be received by 25 April 2021

M A IN T E N A N C E E N G IN E E R B R E A D C R A FT ( W A I ) L I M I T E D Do you want to work for a company that truly values their people and has a strong community focus? Breadcraft (Wai) Limited have an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join our maintenance team in Masterton. Having gained your experience through a manufacturing/industrial environment you will be responsible for maintaining reliability of plant and equipment and be involved in installation of equipment and engineering projects when needed. On job support and training will be provided. Breadcraft is an iconic Wairarapa company established in the Wairarapa in 1942. We are a fast-growing successful bakery business with an exciting range of innovative Products & Processes and continuing to grow our team. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment medical assessment & drug screen. Please apply by submitting your CV and cover letter to the Manufacturing Manager Paul Henare via email paul.henare@bwl.co.nz

H i re Serv i c es FO R K L I FT S, T R U C K S, 2 SEA T E R B U S, L O A D E R S, T R A N SP O R T E R Long or Short term all at James Trucks & Machinery, 291 High Street, Solway, Masterton. Phone Gary 06 377 0550.

Paul August Landscape

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P R A C T I C E N U R SE Featherston Medical are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team. The position is a permanent part-time position for 3 days per week. Applicants must have at least two years clinical experience in either hospital or general practice work.

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Power related Services Ltd is a locally owned and operated lines company based in the Wairarapa. Due to our changing circumstances we are in position to offer opportunities to current EWRB registered Line Mechanics. We are also in a position to offer an opportunity to gain a trade certification through our Apprenticeship Programme a great opportunity for the right candidates. You will need to demonstrate the following: Pass a drug test Great verbal and written communication skills A strong commitment to Health & Safety A great attitude and a willingness to be part of a dynamic team. As a minimum you will hold a full license (Class 2 or higher preferred) In return we offer: Competitive remuneration with stable hours Full medical cover A committed Health & Safety program that puts staff safety first Training/support for further career development within the electrical industry. of interest can be made to reception@prsl.net.nz or call the office on week days 7:30 - 4pm on 06 377 0126

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Y A R D & M A IN T E N A N C E C O O R D IN A T O R Enjoy working in a variety of environments? Enjoy active but rewarding work? Keen to join a growing team/business We are seeking a motivated Yard & Maintenance coordinator to join the team in this fun full-time, dynamic and growing event hire business. This role will see the applicant delivering equipment throughout the beautiful Wairarapa countryside, supporting clients with collection and returns of equipment, maintenance & cleaning of large items, as well as assisting the marquee ground crew. This position plays a key role in our customer satisfaction and the efficiency of our team. We like to have fun and create an inviting environment with our clients, however, when dealing with events and weddings there is little wriggle room for error, so someone that can think on their feet, hold common sense, clear communication skills and ability to problem solve potential issues would be a very valued team member. If you would enjoy a role with a variety of pace, environments and tasks, then this could be the job for you! Contact Shelley on 06 3789537, visit the showroom at 21 Queen Street or shelley@festivalhire.co.nz for a detailed job description & application form.

FOR SAEL FI R E W O O D M U L C H POT SOLI C O M P O ST Call 021 20 3694

G arag e Sale H ou s e lot of f u rn i t u re Queen bedroom suite, king size single beds + mattresses, 2 Lounge suites, Dining table +6 chairs etc all good condition. Lake Ferry Please phone to view 027 279 5781

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Interested applicants should call the Practice Manager on 06 308 9220.

E W R B R eg i s t ered L i n e M ec h an i c s

V O L U N T E E R / O P E R A T IO N S C O O R D IN A T O R Passionate about food rescue in our region? Here is an opportunity to contribute positively to our environment and community

Sales Assistant/Admin Become part of the team at Tile Warehouse Masterton, full time vacancy has become available hours can be discussed. The Ideal candidate will: Be a self-motivated team player Computer skills Strong communication skills Full training to be provided, knowledge on tiles is a bonus but not essential Start immediately Applications/CV and references to be sent to jenni@tilewarehouse.nz or phone 06 378 2716

Due to expansion of Food Rescue in the Wairarapa we are looking to employ a Volunteer/ Operations coordinator for 20 hours per week with some flexibility. We require you to be: A reliable and dedicated team player Excellent in communication skills Motivated and responsive Physically ysi y fit f For job description and application form send email to coordinator@waiwaste.org.nz Vacancy closes 5pm Friday 16th April, 2021.

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54 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Boys win big in NZ wrestling

Hadlow Preparatory School www.hadlow.school.nz

WRESTLING

New Zealand Secondary School National Wrestling Championships held at Katikati College, was well attended by colleges nationwide, with two divisions, juniors and seniors, separate for male and female, with individual medals and an overall High School Champion Team awarded. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club members and ex-Greytown School pupils, Seb Hopkins, Angus Read and Spencer Telford, had both Rathkeale and Wellington Colleges represented in the Under 15 years grade at this National Championship for the first time. Angus Read representing Rathkeale College in the Under 42kg grade had two hard fought wrestles. Wrestling the eventual gold medalist first up, Read lost a close contest by points in a match that could have gone either way. In the second match, he started well, leading by points, finishing off his opponent by pinning him and being rewarded with a silver medal.

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club were represented by members Seb Hopkins, Angus Read and Spencer Telford. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Also representing Rathkeale College, Spencer Telford comfortably won all three of his matches against three very accomplished wrestlers from around New Zealand making Telford the New Zealand Secondary Schools Wrestling Under 58kg champion. Ex-Greytown School pupil, representing Wellington College, Seb Hopkins had two wrestles. Using a combination of great technique and

strength he dominated his opponents to come away as the New Zealand Secondary School Wrestling Under 69kg champion. Rathkeale College came away with a national placing of sixth overall a great achievement for a first-time attendance. For videos of all the wrestling by Rathkeale and Wellington Colleges check out Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club’s Facebook and Instagram pages.

Choose Hadlow and give your child the best start. Inspirational and caring teachers, state-of-the-art facilities and an innovative curriculum – fostering happy and successful children. Academic Scholarships available for pupils entering Year 7 in 2022. Please enquire before 4th May.

2022 Enrolments close end of Term Two Limited places available Please call us

06 370 0008

or email office@hadlow.school.nz

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WARDROBE DOORS, WARDROBE SYSTEMS FOR ALL BUDGETS. MAXIMISE YOUR SPACE IN STYLE We offer a range of ready-made or custom design to order wardrobes. If you’re renovating or building a new home, bring in your plans and we will work with you to provide a free plan and quote.

TRANQUILITY AT HOME A new cost of paint can transform a room adding instant character and personality to your home. We have a huge selection of colours to give your interior a fresh new look. Come in and have a chat to the paint experts at your local Guthrie Bowron store about what paint is right for your project.

BUY A 100ML or 250ML DULUX COLOUR SAMPLER & GET ONE

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Image features Dulux Mt Aspiring Half (wall on left) and Dulux Woods Creek (wall on right). Artwork (left) ‘Red Skies at Night’ by Ria Green; (right) ‘Compression’ by Taj Alexander, Modern Times. Styling: Bree Leech. Photos: Lisa Cohen. Image courtesy of Dulux NZ. Due to limitations of the printing process, photographic and printed images may not represent the true paint colour. Always confirm your final colour choice with a Dulux Sample Pot. Dulux is a registered trade mark of DuluxGroup (Australia) Pty Ltd.

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