Wairarapa Midweek Wed 14th June

Banking our waste

Erin Kavanagh-Hall erin.kavanagh-hall@age.co.nz

For many in Wairarapa, the covid lockdowns meant a drastically reduced income, weeks of isolation and, for some, ongoing food poverty.

So, the Masterton Foodbank and WaiWaste Food Rescue sprung into action – working around the clock, and occasionally risking their own health, to keep precious resources out of landfill and onto the

tables of whānau in need.

Both organisations have received the COVID-19 Response Recognition Award –established by the New Zealand government to recognise organisations and individuals working on the front line during the covid pandemic.

Eligible recipients included those who worked at the border, in managed isolation facilities, in covid testing or vaccination, or as medical staff – as well as community organisations

providing essential services during the 2020 and 2021 lockdowns, and 2022 omicron outbreak.

Both Waiwaste and the foodbank were acknowledged for helping feed the Wairarapa community at a time of severe economic insecurity: At times dealing with supply chain issues, limited resources, and a reduced volunteer crew.

Masterton foodbank manager Jenna Matchett said the award came as a surprise – arriving by

courier with no prior warning.

Matchett coordinated the foodbank’s covid response during the 2021 delta outbreak – during which its workload increased exponentially, supporting greater numbers of financially vulnerable clients and whānau recovering from covid.

She said the award was a fitting tribute to the volunteers who “rallied around the community” and worked “up to 40

hours a week” to keep local bellies full.

“It was a hectic time. So many people were unable to work. Some people’s incomes had decreased by up

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COVID-19 Response Recognition Award.

From left: Former WaiWaste chair Jeremy Logan, foodbank volunteers Colleen Daniels, Pam Horncy and Gary Bainbridge, former WaiWaste coordinator Elise Sadler, foodbank volunteer Randall Cobb, and foodbank manager Jenna Matchett. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

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Farm shirts and wild adventures

A renowned Kiwi entrepreneur and adventurer has a heartfelt message for the floodweary Tinui community: “You’re not forgotten, you’re not alone, and New Zealand still cares.”

Davey Hughes, author, motivational speaker, globe-trotting hunter and founder of the internationally celebrated outdoor clothing company Swazi Apparel, paid a visit to Tinui School last week –bearing a car-load of gifts, plus some “educational and entertaining” stories, and a few treasures sourced from his capers in the wilderness.

On behalf of Swazi, Hughes presented each of the school’s 43 pupils with a fleece long-sleeved farm shirt and pair of fleece pants. The children were also treated to thrilling tales from Hughes’ adventures in Alaska, Africa and the Arctic Circle – complete with “conversation starters”, such as a grizzly bear skin and narwhal tooth.

For both staff and pupils, Hughes’ and Swazi’s donation was “beautifully timed”. Since its building was badly damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle, the school has been running out of a temporary set-up at the nearby Community Hall and Playgroup – older

buildings and a draftier learning environment in a Wairarapa winter.

Swazi, based in Levin, has supported various rural schools and communities hit hard by Cyclone Gabrielle – many of which are still struggling to return to a regular routine five months on.

Hughes, now living in rural Carterton, was particularly touched by Tinui School’s plight and wanted to do something to help bolster the children’s spirits as they adjust to “a new normal”.

“Whenever there’s a disaster, there are a lot of offers of help within the first month or two – but,

eventually, that dwindles away,” he said.

“To the outside world, life in Tinui has gone back to normal – but that’s definitely not the case, and it’ll be a long time before the kids can go back to their old school building. Many families have been affected and those effects will no doubt be felt for years.

“Obviously, as a clothing company we can’t help fix fences and move hillsides – but we could at least bring some warmth and cheer. We wanted to send a message to the affected regions: We haven’t forgotten about you, people outside of your

community still care for you, and you’re not alone.” Hughes founded Swazi in 1994 – and the manufacturer and retailer has become well-loved overseas for its hardwearing farming and hunting apparel.

Hughes himself does regular speaking tours about his intrepid journeys – which include hunting bear, moose and mountain lion in the Canadian back-country, and walking the length of the African continent –and conservation projects, including a Siberian tiger rescue project and campaign to end elephant poaching.

Tinui School teacher

Mieke Couling said the pupils were “enthralled” by Hughes’ adventure stories and receptive to his overall message of respect and kindness to the planet.

Poignantly, he also shared his experience of living through the Wahine storm of 1968, in which one of his school classrooms was “entirely wiped out”.

“He shared that the kids had to move into a hall next door while the school was rebuilt. They didn’t love it – it was cold, and noisy, and there were always people coming and going,” Couling said.

“But something good came out of it – the kids really bonded throughout the experience, and a lot of them are still friends today.

“He really related to our kids and empathised with them.”

Couling said the children were “thrilled” with their new clothes, which they will “wear proudly down on the farm”.

“It was beautifully timed as well – it is getting a lot colder out here, so the extra layers will definitely come in handy.

“It was such a supportive gesture. It feels good to know our school is still acknowledged and noticed.”

As well as supporting cyclone-affected communities, Swazi makes regular clothing donations to charitable organisations — including to the Featherston, Carterton and Masterton foodbanks, and the Wairarapa Women’s Refuge.

Goals galore for cancer service

A formidable Greytown sporting squad has netted a generous donation for the Wairarapa Cancer Society, thanks to its near-unbeatable skill on the turf.

On May 20, Kia Kaha Hockey Club’s men’s team, three-time Wairarapa Men’s Division One champions, hosted a friendly fundraiser game against JNL – with all proceeds going towards cancer support services in Wairarapa.

The tournament was supported by local businesses, which o˜ ered sponsorship for each goal scored during the match. Kia Kaha scored a decisive 17-1 victory, raising $4000 for the Cancer Society.

Sponsors included A1 Homes, Blackwell and Sons, Pak n Save Masterton, Sellar and Sellar, and Shine Greytown. Wairarapa Cancer Society centre manager Amber Arkell said Kia Kaha’s donation would remain in the Wairarapa region, and would go towards transport and accommodation costs for patients travelling to receive treatment, counselling services, and local education programmes. As well as its men’s side, Kia Kaha has a women’s squad and six junior teams, and runs twilight hockey sessions during the o˜ -season. The club trains out of Kuranui, Greytown Primary School, and Wairarapa Hockey’s Clareville complex.

The children enjoyed Hughes’ “conversation starters” from his overseas hunting adventures – including a grizzly bear skin from North America. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Kia Kaha Hockey Club men’s team, after scoring $4000 worth of goals at a fundraiser match for the Wairarapa Cancer Society.

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Erin Kavanagh-Hall erin.kavanagh-hall@age.co.nz

The pupils of Tinui School are thrilled with their new ˜ eece tops, donated by outdoor adventurer and entrepreneur Davey Hughes.

Schools swell with Samoan pride

The Samoan language flowed in song and speech through schools and on stage this month, as the community combined to celebrate Samoan culture in Wairarapa.

Food was cooked underground in an umu – the Samoan version of a hāngī – at Lakeview School in Masterton, which hosted several other schools for Samoan Language Week.

A two-day festival opened on June 1 with a Samoan Independence Day celebration, a Faigalotu [prayer] service, a flag-raising ceremony, and an Ava ceremony [the sharing of a ceremonial beverage].

A speech competition saw primary and secondary students vocalise their Pasifika heritage, by reciting poetry, telling their family story, or singing a song – all in Samoan, organiser Melnissa Faumui said.

“It is important our young people have the courage to speak Samoan outside their own families and churches. That helps their elders and the new

Samoan people coming here – our young people can act as interpreters.”

Wairarapa schools combined on the evening of June 2 for a Fiafia Night – a Samoan cultural spectacular which showcased the schools’ Pasifika groups on stage at the Masterton War Memorial Stadium. Groups from Lakeview, St Patrick’s and Masterton Intermediate Schools and Chanel, Mākoura, Rathkeale and Wairarapa Colleges all participated.

Cultural groups Siva with Varnz and Selected Arrows bolstered the show with passionate and polished performances,

while the audience at the free concert was offered treats such as koko [Samoan hot chocolate] and panikeke [round pancakes].

It was the third year the community had celebrated Samoan language and culture with a festival, Faumui said.

The theme for this year was “Mitamita i lau gagana, maua’a i lou fa’asinomaga”, which means “Be proud of your language, grounded in your identity”.

“As a proud Samoan teacher, I want to extend this [annual celebration] to other

parts of Wairarapa, like Carterton, Greytown and Featherston,” Faumui said.

It was Lakeview School’s second time hosting the Masterton event. The school sponsored the umu, which demonstrated the traditional Samoan way of cooking. Food was prepared and served by Samoan church ministers and parents from all schools involved.

The event was supported by Trust House, Masterton Trust Lands Trust and Pasifika o Wairarapa Trust. Faumui thanked fellow organisers Mamele Lio,

Fatalevave Tiomai, Eseta Setu and Peilua Sione Pule, and every parent who helped from the combined schools.

There were about 2000 people of Pasifika heritage in Wairarapa, the largest group being of Samoan descent, Faumui said.

“The Wairarapa community is a peaceful one, and it reminds me of Samoa, including the rain.

“I moved here from Auckland – the city was so busy, but coming to Wairarapa made me feel refreshed. Everyone knows everybody – it is like living in a Samoan

village.”

Events planned for later this year include a sports day with combined churches and schools playing volleyball and kilikiti [Samoan cricket].

• The winners of the speech competition were: Merina Tafa – primary school [Lakeview School].

Faith Lagolago – 12-14 years old [Lakeview School].

Lotia Lio [Chanel College], Pepe Iona [Rathekeale College], and John Paulo [Wairarapa College] – third equal for 15 years and over.

Birds and Bush tour in Carterton

A multi-awardwinning country musician will be bringing her “soulful and folksy” sound to Carterton this month — with an environmentally conscious twist.

Wellingtonbased singersongwriter Jenny Mitchell [pictured] will appear

in concert at Carterton Events Centre next Friday evening, as part of her national “Birds and the Bush” tour. She will be performing music from her latest album “Tug of War”, a finalist for Best Country Album at the 2022 Aotearoa Music Awards [aka the Tūīs].

Mitchell’s tour is named for “The Birds and the Bush”, one of the tracks on the album — inspired by her late Grandad Bruce

and his love of nature. In the spirit of his legacy, she will be donating 10 per cent of the concert’s proceeds to Forest & Bird, New Zealand’s largest independent conservation organisation.

Originally from Gore (the “country music capital of New Zealand”), Mitchell is inspired by “everyone from Emmylou Harris to Kasey Chambers”. She received a 2019

Tūi Award for Best Country Music Artist, and her sophomore album “Wildfires” was nominated for Alt-Country Album of the Year at the 2020 Australian Golden Guitar Awards. Her song “Trouble Finds A Girl”, co-written with fellow Kiwi country musician Tami Neilson, was named Country Music Song of the Year at the 2022 APRA Music Awards.

At the Carterton concert, Mitchell will be joined by fellow Wellington musicians Michael Muggeridge and Aaron Stewart, and younger sister Nicola Mitchell — also a country musician.

• Tickets for Mitchell’s concert, on Friday, June 23 at 8pm, are available online at: www.cartertonec.co.nz

Julia Mahony julia.mahony@age.co.nz

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Festivities at Lakeview School included a lesson on how to peel green bananas.

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Cultural group Siva with Varnz performed at Fiafia Night.

Award for keeping bellies filled

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to 20 per cent. People who had never used a foodbank before needed our help.

“It was exhausting for our volunteers – they needed time off afterwards, and they were burning out. They were stepping outside their bubbles and leaving their families behind. A lot were in that vulnerable age group.

“But they did it because they had a job that needed to be done. It’s amazing for them to have that recognition – how often do little groups like ours get recognised by central government?”

During the 2021 lockdown, and continuing into the 2022 community outbreak, the foodbank was funded to deliver care packages for families isolating with covid –including hand sanitisers, cleaning products, masks and rapid antigen tests.

To cope with the additional duties, Matchett assembled two teams of volunteers, working long hours: One assembling packages, and another “behind the scenes” crew to re-stock shelves, clean and disinfect the premises, and attend to paperwork for funding purposes.

“The paperwork was a full-time job in itself,” Matchett said.

“We became our own bubble. It was a great bonding experience – our volunteers formed lifelong friendships.

“I think having a job to do was a distraction from all the scary stuff around them. It was tough, but there was a thrill knowing we were making a difference, and were part of something bigger than ourselves.”

Matchett said her team was staggered by the generosity from the wider community – particularly from the growers, cafes and restaurants who donated “pallet loads” of unused ingredients, including fresh produce, eggs, milk, honey and “s***tonnes of mushrooms”.

“I think there was a month where everyone in Masterton was eating mushrooms!

“People wanted to help – and, ultimately, I think the pandemic removed the taboo of asking for help. Covid was an equaliser –people have accepted that anyone can struggle and, in reality, we’re all a couple of bad weeks away from food poverty.

“There was a bit of tension in the community around vaccines and covid restrictions – but it was important for us to remain

neutral. Regardless of ethnicity, age, or political stance, we were there if people needed food.”

Also stepping up for those who needed food was WaiWaste, which continued rescuing expired food [but still good to eat] from supermarkets and delivering to the region’s foodbanks during the 2020 lockdown – despite operating on a shoestring budget.

At the time, then coordinator Elise Sadler said, WaiWaste had no home base or transport of its own, so volunteers were using their own cars for pick-up and delivery. When lockdown hit, many of the volunteers, “in the older age group”, were unable to leave their bubble – so Sadler took sole responsibility for the food runs.

“It did feel a bit hairy. Covid was new to us – we had no idea what we were dealing with,” she said.

“It was this threatening, invisible force that was floating in the air. After every trip to the supermarket, I’d be stripping off and jumping straight in the shower,” she said.

Eventually, Sadler received support from

Printcraft Masterton owners Peter and Sheryl Watson, who provided their van to help with deliveries. Later, Cross Country Rentals supplied a van free of charge.

Following the first lockdown, the Ministry of Social Development provided large-scale funding to food rescue services and food hubs through the Food Secure Communities Programme. This allowed WaiWaste to rent its own premises,

purchase a chiller and freezer for food storage, invest in an electric van, and take on a larger team of workers.

“The lockdown revealed the value of food rescue, and the need for policies and procedures to be put in place if [a lockdown] happened again,” former WaiWaste chair Jeremy Logan said.

“Thanks to that foresight from the government, we were much better prepared.

We’ve become betterknown in the community as well – people have more awareness of the role food rescue plays in reducing food poverty and the impacts of climate change.”

WaiWaste now delivers to a range of community organisations, including the Wairarapa Community Kitchen, Yellow Brick Road, Te Hauora Runanga o Wairarapa, Project Manaaki, and Changeability.

A WaiWaste volunteer makes a delivery to the Masterton Foodbank. PHOTO/FILE

The heart of Solway

Two determined friends from Holdsworth Villas in Masterton have raised funds to purchase a community defibrillator for the Solway area.

Robbie Dean and Pauline Jury ran three raffles and gathered the donations needed to buy the potentially life-saving automated external defibrillator [AED] for $4329.

In fact, the women raised almost $4666 and said the difference would be donated to Wellington Free Ambulance [WFA].

The new AED was installed by WFA on June 6, behind Chardonnay Motor Lodge on High St, and is available for anyone in the community to use 24-7.

“It started when we did a Heartbeat course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] with WFA,” Dean said. “They explained that we could purchase a defibrillator for our area.”

The woman formulated a campaign, organised the raffles and “did lots of walking delivering pamphlets into letterboxes”.

Defibrillators are devices that send an electric pulse or shock to the heart to restore a normal heartbeat. If the heart suddenly stops, defibrillators can help it beat again.

WFA trains people how to use an AED through The Lloyd Morrison Foundation Heartbeat programme. The programme is free of charge to anyone in the community.

“We hope there’s no need to use the AED, but if someone has a sudden cardiac arrest, we know

that we have one close by and can help until an ambulance arrives,” Dean said. Before now, the nearest community defibrillator available 24-7 was at Solway Showgrounds. Holdsworth Villas’ main artery is William Donald Drive, which joins High St. WFA would maintain the machine, Dean and Jury said.

The friends have lived at Holdsworth Villas for several years, and said now the successful fundraising was over and the AED was installed,

they would “rest and enjoy peace and quiet in [their] gardens”.

WFA spokesperson Cheryl Watson said the organisation has trained 554 people in CPR in the last six months in Wairarapa.

“Knowing CPR is a vital skill for everyone to have, as you never know when it might be needed to help save a life.”

The Lloyd Morrison Foundation also supports ongoing costs for hundreds of publicly available AEDs across the region, Watson said.

The Wairarapa Federation of Women’s Institutes [WI] has been recognised nationally for its members’ crafting, design and impeccable recordkeeping skills.

Late last month, 14 members of the Wairarapa Federation attended the New Zealand Federation of WIs’ 102nd AGM and national conference, in Timaru.

WI members could enter their handiwork in various craft, literature and homewares competitions –as well as contests judging regional federations’ administration and organisation.

Janet Morrison, Wairarapa Federation president, received the Sudley Trophy for the federation’s 2022/23 Annual Report, while the Wainuioru WI ÿ nished second in the Programme Cup competition [for the best-designed programme of an institute’s yearly meetings].

Gaye Barnes, also of the Wainuioru WI, received the West Coast Jubilee Trophy for her scrapbooking –capturing the Wairarapa Federation’s activities. WIs primarily cater to rural women, and have a strong focus on nurturing friendship, sharing practical skills, and encouraging thrift and selfsu° ciency.

The Wairarapa Federation has been active since 1938 and has nine chapters, stretching from Mt˛Bruce to Martinborough.

Suzanne Bannister [left], Janet Morrison and Gaye Barnes, with the trophies they collected at the New Zealand Federation of Women’s Institutes AGM in Timaru.

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Julia Mahony julia.mahony@age.co.nz

Robbie Dean [left] and Pauline Jury had the satisfaction of seeing their fundraising pay o˝ , with the installation of a community AED in Solway.

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Explore the world from Masterton

Today, Hedley’s Books boasts “the region’s widest range of fiction, non-fiction and children’s books with a particular focus on New Zealand stories”.

Sitting down to speak with owner David Hedley, grandson of store founder Alex Hedley, it is clear his passion

books comes not just from a family legacy but from a connection to the plethora of worlds ready to be explored between the pages.

Currently reading a crime story set in 1930s Glasgow, Hedley finds himself “transported back in time” through the text.

“But tomorrow, I might

Masterton to do all that.”

The bookselling industry has seen many ups and downs, but Hedley notes there has been growth over the last few years. “And covid gave it another boost,” he said.

“It’s bizarre to think of something good coming out of covid. If you thought back, you wouldn’t have

Yarns in Barns Festival of Reading. The store is also an avid supporter of national events, such as the Great Kiwi Bookathon, which runs until the end of this month.

The Bookathon aims to get “kids and their whānau reading like mad and having fun” while fundraising for charity. Children receive sponsorship online for each book they complete this June, which is donated to Blind Low Vision NZ.

organisers [including Hedley] created the Inspire a Child to Read initiative in partnership with Masterton Trust Lands Trust.

Throughout last year’s festival, over 700 chapter books were gifted to Year 5 and 6 pupils throughout Wairarapa.

Hedley said that events like the Bookathon and Yarns in Barns are “great” for helping improve child literacy rates – but it’s still “up to parents” to encourage reading.

New Zealand’s oldest family-owned bookstore, Hedley’s Books, sits proudly on Queen Street: A Masterton institution.

Established in 1907, the bookshop has seen the evolution of reading through the generations –from the Great Depression of the 1930s to the Global Financial Crisis of the noughties and for every technological advancement in between.

Hedley said the Bookathon is also an opportunity for parents and caregivers to spend quality time with their tamariki.

“Reading brings connection. Reading a book together is a powerful thing. Connection [with children] is really powerful.

“Caregivers can make a big difference in their child’s life by sharing that connection with them.”

A 2020 UNICEF report found that 35 per cent of 15-year-olds in New Zealand struggled to read and write, with their proficiency considered less than a basic level. Concerned by these figures, the Yarns in Barns

“Encourage [reading] early and it gives them a big advantage.”

When not organising festivals or encouraging children to pick up a book, Hedley can be found helping customers “track down that elusive title”. He laughed when asked about the strangest book he’s been asked to find.

“It’s incredible what people’s interests are. One of the weirdest books we’ve stocked for somebody would probably be the poetry of Robert Burns, the Scottish poet, but written in Russian.

Laughing again, he added, “And it exists!”

• For more information on The Great Kiwi Bookathon, go to www.bookathon.co.nz

Third-generation bookseller David Hedley chats to MARLEE PARTRIDGE about covid’s impact on the book industry, Russian translations of famous Scottish poetry, and inspiring children and whānau to get reading.

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Turn the Dark & Dreary into t the Bright & CheEry

CALLISTEMONS (Bottle Brush)

These evergreen shrubs or small trees not only add colour to the garden, they also attract nectar-eating insects and birds. Many have bright red ‘brushes’, but some have cream, yellow or pink.

Dwarf types are good for low growing hedges, and larger growing ones are a wonderful feature tree, it will be worthwhile when you see the birds ˜ ocking in.

HEUCHERA (Coral Bells)

and

The stunning foliage of these winter beauties add much needed colour to winter gardens. They have bunches of small ˜ owers that grow on long stalks, but they don’t compare to the foliage.

Heucheras are a great addition to rock gardens, borders, containers and are fabulous as a colourful ground cover. They are best grown in partial shade, full sun can cause the colours to look washed out, but di° erent varieties have di° erent tolerances. As a guide, the darker the colour foliage the more sun they can tolerate; the lighter tones prefer the shade.

Midnight Rose has black leaves with hot pink spots.

CYCLAMENS

Bright vivid colours & scent for pots, both indoors and out. Cyclamens can be enjoyed indoors while they’re ˜ owering, and can then be planted outdoors.

GREVILLEAS

These have fascinating ˜ ower forms and there is something to suit most garden solutions as ground covers or as shrubs. They are perfect for coastal gardens, and when established can tolerate frosts and droughts.

Winter is here, but that doesn’t mean your garden has to look dull and boring, there are loads of things to plant now to add colour to your garden.

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A festival of all things gardening - from plants to produce and everything in between.

CAMELLIAS

The easy care nature, beautiful blooms and lush evergreen foliage are what makes these so popular for all aspects of the garden - hedging, pots, & stand

alone specimens. Camellias are blooming now, and there will be ones blooming for months to come.

HELLEBORES (Winter Roses)

These beauties are the perfect way to add colour to the winter garden. They are best grown in ÿ ltered sun, under trees is ideal, as well as being a great way to add colour to winter pots close to the house.

The selection of Winter Roses seems to get better year after year, with colours from creamy whites through to pastel pinks to dark crimson. There’s sure to be something to suit your needs.

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Little John is a dwarf variety that grows approx. 60cm high x 1m wide.

Perfect for pots and winter garden beds

Kings Park Special has a slightly weeping form

grows around 3m tall x 3m wide.

Polyanthus

Buttons & Bows

Elegans Splendour

Brass Lantern

Lemon Daze Bronze Rambler

Mollys White Camelot Anna’s Red

Midnight Rose

Apple Crisp Plum Power

Pansies

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Kings Park Special

A computer software engineer originally from Carterton and his associates have been given more than NZ$1.5 million to help develop their artificial intelligence social media brainchild.

Alex Taylor and his team’s new platform, Chirper.ai, went viral online shortly after its launch, and has since gone from strength to strength.

Chirper is an interactive social media website, based mainly on chat communication, similar to Twitter. It varies from traditional social media outlets in that the only characters using the platform are avatartype, and independently motivated using artificial intelligence.

As Chirper’s homepage says: “This is a Social Network for AI. No humans allowed.”

Since its first day in April, the platform has grown to have more than 50,000 registered characters, or “chirper bots”.

“Between 200,000 and two million people visit the website every day,” Taylor said.

Taylor said a small team of about 10 people

had been working on the website for a few months before it launched, but it immediately started trending on Reddit. The platform was particularly popular in Asia. The initial success and potential of Chirper caught the eye of funders.

“In the first week after it went live, we got a number of calls from a range of venture capital firms,” Taylor said.

With funding of US$1 million [NZ$1.6m] now in place, Taylor and his team intend to focus on developing the medium.

“The goal is to invest in growing the company.

We will be recruiting and making the platform better,” he said.

“The money will be used to create new modalities. We want to keep creating good content.”

The chirper bots are digitally “moulded” by their registered users, but once “born”, develop an autonomous online life of their own.

“It’s fun to switch it on in the morning and see what your character has done,” he said.

“The characters give themselves traits. They also give themselves goals.”

While Taylor admitted

the platform resembled Twitter, he said it would not be “a Twitter lookalike” for long.

Although the chirpers are currently limited to sending messages, he expected them to expand their capabilities. He expected new types of content to be introduced to the platform, such as podcasts, videos and music. However, the characters already had plenty of independence.

“They can search the web, watch videos and listen to music.”

Born in Wellington, Taylor grew up in Carterton, where his

father still lives. Taylor has years of experience with computers, having been active in the field since he was a teenager.

He is currently based in Brisbane and working fulltime on Chirper.

He said the success of Chirper was encouraging.

“It’s great. I love it. I feel pretty good about it. Our closest competitor does not even come close to the quality of our product.”

• People can find out more, and develop their own independently motivated bot at https://chirper.ai/

An AI-animated CEO on Chirper.

An AI marketplace on Chirper. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Councillor KōreroRobyn Cherry Campbell

The only constant is change. It’s a cliché, but it certainly resonates for us here in Carterton!

From next month to June 2024, our community needs to have input in and make decisions on – in no particular order - our Council 10-year-plan, our District

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speed management review, the Wairarapa Combined District Plan, a representation review, plus the ongoing consultations on freedom camping, Belvedere Hall, and 29 Holloway Street.

And there’s also continuing work on roading, wastewater, and water renewals.

WOW!

These are just the things we have in our current plan.

Issues such as KiwiRail’s recent announcements about

road closures, the State Highway 2 redesign, Affordable Water Reform, and Resource Management changes are also commanding our attention.

No doubt there will be other things that come out of left field; risks, and issues we cannot control. Rest assured we will advocate for Carterton as and when these arise.

Councillors are acutely aware of the impact government reforms and initiatives from national agencies are having on you,

our community. We are actively engaging with these agencies to ensure we represent your interests and that we are wellpositioned to respond to any changes which may arise.

Changes to legislation raise distinct challenges and issues for our community, we are well-equipped to respond and committed to working with central government and its agencies in your best interests, be that on our own, or in collaboration with, our neighbouring Councils.

I am not by nature “political”. As I have said before in this column, I chose to stand because I am passionate about our people, community, and our district, and

registration discount for people over 65

CDC is proud to announce a new discount on urban dog registrations for people over 65. This initiative has been launched to recognise the important role that pets play in the lives of many seniors as companions and to encourage responsible dog ownership in our community.

The discount will be available to all residents over the age of 65 who live within the Carterton District Council urban area.

Eligible residents will only pay $75 for their urban dog registration fee.

To take advantage of the discount, residents over 65 will need to provide proof

of age and residency within the Carterton District Council urban area when registering their dog.

The discount is part of the Council’s commitment to promoting responsible dog ownership and ensuring that all dogs in the Carterton community are registered and up to date with vaccinations.

The Council encourages all dog owners to be responsible and considerate of others when walking their dogs in public spaces.

For more information about the discount or to register your dog, phone us on (06) 379 4030 or visit our website at www.cdc.govt.nz

Have Your Say! Public Consultations open now!

Council has three public consultations during June. Anyone can make a submission on the proposals and we encourage you to do so.

I want to contribute to future proof for coming generations.

I am always open to new ideas and innovation. I recommend remaining open-minded about the changes we see and experience.

We will always listen and share our community’s opinion –that’s our job!

Please do not hesitate to ask my colleagues or me if you need any information about the plethora of change programmes and projects we are going through.

We may not have all the answers, but we are accustomed to the pace of change, we can, and will, always do our best to help.

HE PITOPITO KŌRERO

- RA SMITH

Kuamahanga Stream

Kuamahanga Stream isn’t a spelling mistake. This waterway is less known than our ancestor, Ruamāhanga.

You can find Kuamahanga beyond the eastern range of Maungaraki going to the sea.

Kumahanga means you “have trapped”.

The kiore or rats were trapped around the Kuamahanga Stream with bait, either the Tawhai or Beech nut.

CDC recognises importance of pets as companions and offers urban dog

Out & About

Wairarapa’s top sportspeople, representing a range of ages, experience and codes, were celebrated at the 50th Annual Wairarapa Times-Age Sports Awards, held at Carterton Events Centre last week.

PETE NIKOLAISON captured the action.

Members of the Carterton Cobras U11 rugby team – winners of Junior Team of the Year – and award sponsor Jason Osborne of the Osborne Group.

Times-Age news director Roger Parker presents cricketer Emma McLeod with the Supreme Award.

Sarah Linton, barefoot waterskier and Senior Sportswoman of the Year, gives her acceptance speech.

Rugby referee and Official of the Year Alistair Payne with Masterton Mayor Gary Caffell.

Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and former elite rugby umpire Rebecca Mahoney was the guest speaker at the event.

Martinborough Bowling Club – winners of Sports Club of the Year.

FIVE MINUTES WITH

Retired Tiger Moth pilot and former Masterton resident Pete Anderson

As a child, I spent a lot of time…

With my possum-chasing dog – a Fox Terrier called Spot.

My friends and loved ones always say I am… An ar**hole.

The famous New Zealander [living or

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dead] I’d like to have a meal with is…

[IndyCar champion] Scott Dixon.

The most delicious ice cream ˜ avour is… Hokey pokey.

I would love more time to... Go whitebaiting.

My favourite local shop is… Bullick & Blackmore.

The family member I most admire is…

Valda “my lover and best friend” Anderson.

A song I know all the words to is…

It’s Hard To Be Humble

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Have you got a photo you want to share with Wairarapa?

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

[by Mac Davis and Kenny Rogers].

Wairarapa needs…

A tunnel through the Tararuas to Horowhenua. The best accompaniment for a cup of co° ee or tea is… Was a cigarette or two.

You may share your opinion in print and online. To comment online, message our Facebook page and feel free to comment on any of the stories. Please email letters to midweek@age.co.nz or post to Wairarapa Midweek letters, P.O. Box 445, Masterton. Include name, address, and phone number. Noms de plume are not accepted. Letter writers’ town of origin will be published with the letter. Letters should be no more than 250 words, and may be edited for space and clarity.

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Two feathered locals on guard! Reader Ewan sent in this striking photograph, called “Waiting for Moths”, taken by his nephew Alistair. We hope the ruru eventually found what they were waiting for...

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Dave sent in this blast from the past, taking on the road to Mataikona “30 plus years ago”. People who regularly head out that way – does it look much di˜ erent today?

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One of our fabulous volunteers, Briar.

Volunteers are essential help

National Volunteer Week is coming up this year on June 18-24 and honours the collective energies and mana of all our volunteers in Aotearoa.

This Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu – National Volunteer Week, the theme is ‘Time to Shine – He wā pīataata’. Thanks to all our volunteers for the difference they make and the impact they have on our communities.

Aratoi runs a volunteer system to assist the staff on the reception desk.

Every day Aratoi is open, a volunteer assists the front of house staff, working a three-hour shift, morning or afternoon. Generally volunteers are rostered on once or twice a month.

Being a volunteer at Aratoi appeals to many as

the tasks are varied and no day’s shift is ever the same. Greeting visitors and explaining briefly what exhibitions are on are major parts of the job as well as helping prospective buyers in the retail space, keeping an eye on the gallery traffic and answering the phone.

Sometimes there are special things to do, such as helping pack up artworks for people who have purchased from exhibitions or helping at artists’ floor talks.

What do volunteers get out of it? Well, all volunteers get to see and appreciate Aratoi’s exhibitions and be involved in the life of the museum. We always say the volunteers are the life blood of the museum and

What motivates

The concerning topic of ‘disinformation’ and its international roots will be explored by Dr Michael Daubs at the next meeting of the Wairarapa branch of the Institute of International Affairs in Masterton on 22 June.

As Daubs said: “Recent events in New Zealand such as the so-called ‘freedom’ protests in 2022, the growth of climate change denialism, and increase in antiSemitism fuelled by international conspiracy theories demonstrates how disinformation can spread through a variety of seemingly unrelated networks and communities.”

At the meeting, he will discuss how the motivation for spreading

disinformation can sometimes be financial, but often the goal of those involved is to increase distrust in government, the press, and experts, generate discord, and undermine social cohesion.

“Those who believe and further share that disinformation do so because of a strong emotional or affective response to that false information, which is fuelled by existing beliefs and biases,” he says. “In short, content that ‘feels true’ and evokes a strong response is perceived as more believable, and debunking and countering disinformation is a challenging task.”

Daubs will discuss some of the underlying factors that contribute to

we would struggle without them.

It’s rather special to volunteer on a holiday Monday: often in the holidays you get to meet tourists visiting Aratoi from other places in New Zealand or from other countries. As well, there is

enormous satisfaction in knowing you are helping Aratoi run smoothly while having such an interesting time yourself.

Are you interested in joining our volunteers?

Maybe you are looking for a new challenge or want to try something new?

We are always keen to hear from people who would like to support Aratoi by volunteering just a few hours a month.

• If you are interested in finding out more, talk to the staff member at the main desk or email info@aratoi.co.nz

disinformation, including misogyny, racism, nationalism, hyperpartisanship, distrust in government, and antiintellectualism.

He will also look at approaches to countering disinformation, and how these methods are challenged by the political economy of online platforms, the speed and scale at which digital information can be replicated and shared, cognitive responses to people who are presented

with factually correct information that counters their beliefs. He will also consider the risks disinformation presents to both at-risk groups and functioning democracy, and why addressing disinformation is likely a generational challenge.

Daubs is a senior lecturer in media and communication at Victoria University of Wellington. His research has investigated topics including mobile apps and the open web,

mediatisation and social movements, and dis- and misinformation as threats to democracy.

• The meeting will be at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton at 8pm on Thursday, June 22. Tea and coffee from 7.30pm. All are welcome. Nonmembers: $5 door charge. For more information contact secretary Aileen Weston, phone: [06] 372 5741, email: aileen. weston@orcon.net.nz

Protesters.

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Not everyone’s idea of perfect

Graeme Burnard

I recall, many years ago, standing at our kitchen bench mixing a batter to make pikelets.

While I was doing this, I was watching my wife out the window. She was taking the battery out of the car and I remember laughing and thinking, this might not be normal for the average kiwi couple but it is very normal for us.

I was brought up by farming parents who shared everything. Well, nearly everything. I don’t ever recall seeing Dad in the kitchen or holding a hoover. But in his defence, apart from meal times and evenings, he was either on the farm or in the garden.

We had a young married couple working for us. Dad built a house for them and they lived on the farm. They had young kids and were given the weekends off. So, Saturdays and Sundays, Ma would be in the cowshed, in the hay barn, driving the truck or tractor, feeding out as well as running the home.

Any spare time they had, they spent together in the garden. Not only were they very successful, highly respected farmers, they also had a magnificent landscaped garden as well as a large vegetable garden and flourishing orchard.

On top of all this, they were incredible parents to three adopted boys, numerous foster children, Sunday School teachers and were very involved in the community.

So, I am quite intrigued to read an

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excerpt from a Home Economics manual written in 1950 [the same year my parents were married] telling young girls how to be good wives. The following is an extract from that book.

Have Dinner Ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal on time. This is a way you can let him know you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.

Prepare Yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.

Clear Away the Clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper etc. Then, run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too.

Prepare the Children. Take a few moments to wash the children’s hands and faces [if they are small], comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them play the part.

Minimise All Noise.

At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, drier, dishwasher and vacuum. Try and encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a smile.

Some Don’ts. Don’t greet him with problems or complaints. Don’t complain if he is late for dinner. Count this minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.

Make Him Comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft, soothing and pleasant voice.

Allow him to relax and unwind.

Make The Evening His. Never complain if he never takes you out for dinner or to other forms of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to come home and relax.

The Goal. Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.

I know for certain my father was much happier having his beloved standing next to him in the cowshed than rushing to put a ribbon in her hair before he got home.

My mother might not have “lived by the manual” but they had the most wonderful marriage and their influence reverberates through our family to this day.

If I had one wish, it would be to spend a day with them again. I miss them terribly.

Hearing loss was recently identi ed as one of the most prominent risk factors for dementia!

Hearing loss is one risk factor you can do something about! Hearing loss can make the brain work harder, forcing it to strain to hear and ll in the gaps.

˜noke habitat under tyres

Ōnoke Spit in South Wairarapa is home to the rare Notoreas perornata moth, native bees, and banded dotterel – and the survival of all of the species is being put at risk by driving and invasive weeds, according to Department of Conservation [DoC] science adviser and insect expert Eric Edwards.

Unfortunately, people have been driving along the spit when they shouldn’t be: “It’s a fragile ecosystem in the sense that too much disturbance is negative

for them ... vehicle traffic is a form of disturbance,” Edwards said.

“They’re not really allowed to drive there but, if they insist, there is a fence that guides them away from the gravel field.”

Landowner and the founder of now-defunct Friends of Ōnoke Spit Denise McKenzie said one of the main problems with people driving on the spit is when they go off the main track, flattening and ripping up delicate plants.

McKenzie said marks

in the sand and on the plants indicate that people have been driving over them and even doing wheelies.

They are fragile plants and will likely die after being driven over, she said.

While much of the area the flora and fauna live in is fenced off, McKenzie noted not all of it is, and that’s where people begin to veer off track.

A DOC spokesperson said it is recommended that members of the public avoid driving on the spit.

“Those who do drive on the spit should stick to the fence line and formed track, and not drive beyond where the fence ends.”

McKenzie said at this time of year, the plant damage is the main issue, but from August to January, it is the risk to nesting banded dotterels.

The plants are relied on by the dotterel for nesting, while notoreas perornata caterpillars feed on native daphne buds and leaves, and

People driving over fragile plants at ˜noke Spit is putting the ecosystem at risk. Reporter GRACE PRIOR spoke with the Department of Conservation about the area, and why it is so important to protect.

Tyre tracks can be seen running over rare native plants, including pimelea, raoulia, pingao, and sand tussock.

Any support you choose to give or pledge to this project will stay in your community bene ting current and future generations for many years to come.

There are several ways you can get involved and help build a t for purpose station for the only emergency ambulance service for the Wairarapa community.

• Join our Business Support Crew – a multi year gi ing commitment with a range of bene ts

• Make a one o business or personal donation to support the build – all funds stay in the Wairarapa to fund this build.

• Host a collection bucket and posters to raise funds from your customers or clients.

Whatever option suits you best we will work with you to design a mutually bene cial partnership to ensure your community, customers, family and friends know of your generosity.

To get more information please email Claire.carruthers@wfa.org.nz

“When we thought about who we could support that would bene t our entire community, we couldn’t go past Wellington Free Ambulance. They are here for everyone – whether you need them or not, just knowing they are here for you is a reassuring feeling for our whole community. There was no question that we wanted to support their work.”

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Right now we need the support of businesses all across the Wairarapa to keep the momentum on this vital project.

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Edwards said DOC has been working hard to manage weeds and driving on the spit, which is why the notoreas perornata moth and native bees have a good population.

The moth has been used to measure the health of the whole ecosystem, but Edwards said bees could help tell the same story.

The notoreas perornata is found in the North Island from Northland to Westland and in the South Island on the coast in Marlborough, but it is the only moth that lives on the sand at Ōnoke Spit.

Edwards said they have beautiful colouring, much like butterflies.

“There’s currently a good stronghold population, but certainly, around the country, sister species are in decline and have a threat status in some places.”

At the moment, Edwards said, the bee population is also in good shape, but the more the ecosystem is disturbed, the more it could be left hanging in the balance.

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“The bee colonies need the sand, and the adult needs the gravel ... their health depends on there

being sandy areas they can nest in.

“It’s a tight ecological link, those bees need that habitat, and 10m2 won’t cut it.”

A December 2020 report produced by Edwards and colleagues said that, without management of driving and weeds, the value of the base of the spit at the western end, under 40-metre-high bluffs to the north, is likely to be lost within five years.

The far-east end of the spit was left with hardly any plants and piles of woody debris, whereas the areas of the spit further east were teeming with life, the report found.

“You can see from one end of the spit to the other the level of disturbance [from the sea and other forces] and the result,” Edwards said.

There are “habitat structuring forces” at play at Ōnoke Spit – one being the sea – but when weeds invade the gravel system, it could be damaged.

If the gravel system is damaged, the areas where the rare moth and native bees live could shrink, Edwards said.

BELOW: A native bee on the New Zealand daphne.

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ABOVE: The notoreas perornata moth at Ōnoke Spit.

out yourself don’t

Why not try a

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No naysayers: dig a bit deeper

I am in Brunei visiting family and friends. The country is certainly different to any other destination I have been to. On the surface it is safe, clean, hot, and pretty quiet. Getting from place to place really can only be done by car, as there’s no real public transport and [for someone new to the country] too hot to walk or ride a bike. Initially it would seem there’s not a lot to do or see.

Tim Nelson Midweek Musings

far been surprised by something shared very early on about the issue that is central to topic, highlighting what appears to be the most obvious factor in what is causing the specific issue of concern.

Don’t blame Tik Tok

There has been a huge amount of criticism of Tik Tok lately. A lot of the concerns are justifiable; we certainly don’t want anyone, usually younger people in the case of Tik Tok, spending hours a day just aimlessly watching content that has been curated for them by an AI algorithm.

However, before we do we should always look at potential benefits and how things can be used for good, as opposed to looking only to the downsides and removing all potential access.

A life of purpose

Brunei I picked up a guidebook in a bookstore about the country. The book pretty much wrote off Brunei as boring and overly restrictive. What I have instead found is a beautiful and interesting country with lovely people. My experience shows we need to find things out for ourselves, as opposed to listening to the naysayers.

very moment; if enough people choose to do this then momentum could turn with the collective effort, getting us on a path towards a more hopeful future.

It seems to me what could be a significant factor that should be addressed is overlooked because it doesn’t fit the narrative of what is constantly expressed in our society. Instead the author looks to be about to go down a completely different pathway, looking for something else, as opposed to taking the most obvious route to a solution.

However, one clear thing about programmes such as Tik Tok which do receive a huge amount of criticism is that so many of those who do have their concerns don’t understand how what they are criticising works, or any potential benefits, instead, the focus is entirely on the negatives and downsides.

One of the most important things we can do with our lives is to find our purpose, essentially identifying the thing we really care about and to then take actions to address whatever that may be.

However, over just a couple of days I have noticed so much more, just by looking a little deeper and doing things

I normally wouldn’t: a riverboat tour from downtown that led to seeing crocodiles and monkeys; a jungle trek in virgin rainforest; walking [in the heat] to a coffee shop and discovering shops I wouldn’t have seen as a car passenger from the road; accessing a mosque I thought I wouldn’t be allowed into. These are just a few of the things I have done during my short stay, and I plan on doing a lot more on my last full day.

Before heading to

Act right now

Listening to AI expert Mo Gawdat in an interview on the topic of AI, he shares some pretty frightening stuff on what could happen in the future. Hearing what he had to say it would be easy to almost give up, thinking the worse is going to happen, so why should we even bother.

The host asked Gawdat what we can do if things are seemingly so challenging and hopeless.

Gawdat’s reply was that we can do something positive right now, in this

Even if the momentum doesn’t build, those who do deliberately act for good will still be making a positive difference for someone or something in that moment, so the effort won’t have been wasted.

What has worked?

We are in a time in which we are continuously bombarded with new ways of doing things and fads to help us live our lives more effectively or to become more successful in one way or another, from how to be healthier, to how to be better with our money.

If we step back from any particular strategy we will notice one [or more] of three things:

• It is ideologically based and there is no evidence

to support it

• It has been tried unsuccessfully in the past, but is being rebranded as something new, despite its previous limited or negative impact

• It has been tried successfully in the past, but is being rebranded as something new.

We need to look at the third of these three points. There are so many things that have had

proven long-term success available to us to use now. These are the strategies or steps we should be using to enhance our lives. One example is the book The Richest Man in Babylon, a timeless classic that has proven effective ideas to help with money management.

Overcoming trauma

Psychologist Sadia Khan has a strategy that should be used by anyone wanting to overcome

trauma, this being to make better decisions.

Khan’s belief is that those suffering from trauma will often compound the problem by making poor decisions such as: not exercising; poor eating; catastrophising; binge news watching; social media doom scrolling. If we can start deliberately making better decisions we can slowly get better. Yes, the things that caused the trauma

will still have happened; nothing can change that. However, what we can do is empower and make ourselves stronger from this point onwards by taking actions that will have us moving forward in a more positive direction, just one small step at a time.

The most obvious thing I have just started reading a book on a topic by a person I admire greatly. However, I have so

Sometimes the things we need to do to overcome a challenge or address a problem are far more simple than we are led to believe: if we want to lose weight, exercise and eat healthier; if we want people to be nice to us, be nice to them first; if we want to learn something, dedicate sufficient time to study. These are just three examples, none of which are complicated. We don’t need to go looking for what might not even be there, based on a wish to support a particular predetermined position, instead, start by doing the most obvious thing, what has worked for others before us to overcome the very same issues.

I was certainly a person who had only concerns about Tik Tok, but I was shown how the programme can be very beneficial, in my case as a tourist. My daughter, an avid user of Tik Tok, took the opportunity to show me a lot of what Brunei has to offer, and it was all done through the programme. She shared with me posts done by people who have been to Brunei, giving me a heads-up and up-todate insight into what the country is like and ideas on what I will be able to do there. The videos were short, informative and catchy; they will certainly help with my trip. It’s so easy to jump on any bandwagon that condemns things.

Having a purpose can be the reason we get up in the morning, as it gives us something to focus on and a sense we can make a difference in some way, Our purpose can be just about anything, from contributing to making the environment where you live cleaner, to improving the education prospects of the children in a school where you teach.

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As you take the steps to live your purpose, you will feel a greater sense of self worth and personal accomplishment; what you do really does matter and is a part of making the world a better place.

• Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a range of other content.

Virgin rainforest, Ulu Temburong National Park, Brunei. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

Pound running on solar

An environmentally friendly pound for South Wairarapa, located on North Soldiers Settlement Rd in Featherston, has a goal to create a carbon footprint as low as possible.

The new pound has replaced a facility in Johnston St, Featherston, which had been running for over 20 years and didn’t come up to scratch with the Government’s animal welfare code.

South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] said there

had been a dire need for a new pound, as the Johnston St facility could no longer stay at its location and there was no other pound in the area.

The new pound was officially opened by Deputy Mayor Melissa SadlerFutter, who said the council has a legal responsibility to operate a satisfactory facility for the care and exercise of dogs.

“The old pound had more than had its day and officers are to be congratulated for the innovative design they have come up with, which keeps animal welfare front and centre,” Sadler-Futter

said.

The new pound not only exceeds animal welfare standards, but it is off-grid, using solar as its main power source, accompanied by a water storage tank and a septic tank.

The facility has room for up to four dogs to stretch their legs, with individual external exercise runs and two large yards with fully fenced, high security features.

SWDC environmental service manager Rick Mead said despite the pound being built within a tight budget of $450,000, it’s set a high standard for others

to follow.

“We do what we can to get a dog back to their owner, but if we pick up a dog after hours, the council must provide a reasonable standard of care for the animal,” said Mead, who was delighted with the generosity of suppliers who had worked to find a financially realistic solution to the dog pound problem.

Most people care greatly for their four-legged friends, Mead said, and the new facility means SWDC can fulfil its responsibility to meet the standards for animal welfare.

SWDC opened its long-awaited new dog pound in Featherston at the end of May.

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WBS Big Switch to kick-start Greytown Festival of Christmas on 1 July

July is set to sparkle brighter than ever, with snow in the forecast for this years’ mid-winter Festival of Christmas in Greytown. The annual event will once again see Greytown transformed into a winter wonderland for the entire month, with a jam-packed programme of events, workshops, food, live music and family fun, as well as a special Matariki programme.

WBS is delighted to be supporting the first major act of the 2023 festival, the WBS Big Switch, from 3pm on Saturday 1 July. This is a wonderful kick-start to the festival, where the whole community is invited to head along and catch a first glimpse of the festive atmosphere, see the lighting get turned on for the first time, grab a bite to eat from the food trucks, browse the night markets, get a selfie in the 'snow', and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display.

In line with this year’s festival theme 'Let it Snow', 3000 snowflakes have been distributed to schools and preschools throughout the region for children to decorate and bring along to hang on the WBS Community Tree on opening night.

“We’re thrilled to be supporting the festival again this year. It’s a wonderful initiative that brings joy to our local community. As an organisation that’s been part of Wairarapa for 150 years, we’re really passionate about helping families, communities and businesses prosper, so the festival is a perfect fit for us. The programme looks great again this year. We’re looking forward to seeing the lights and fireworks, and the smiles it brings to friends and whānau,” says John Healy, Chief Executive of WBS.

In the spirit of giving and receiving, WBS and the Community Food Banks have placed a large box under the WBS Community Tree, where people can donate non-perishable food items throughout the month for collection.

The WBS Big Switch marks the start of a month of entertainment. Other highlights include:

• workshops and crafternoons for kids and adults

• a family-friendly Winter Fete at Cobblestones

• Matariki stargazing and weaving

• Cocktails and Comedy at The White Swan

• a Fashion Through the Ages show

• a snowman hunt

• Woolshed Movie Night hosted by Greytown School. Proceeds from night will go to the school for upgrading its junior playground.

Topping all these activities off will be a snow flurry outside the Town Hall every Friday and Saturday night from 6pm –8pm. Set to lights and music, the flurry is guaranteed to be a magical snowfall experience, and will give Wairarapa locals a little taste of a white Christmas.

Retailers will be offering special deals and prizes. And restaurants, bars and cafes will have festive food and beverages on the menu. There will even be mulled wine and eggnog.

If you would like to decorate a snowflake to hang on the tree, they can be collected from WBS at 125 Queen Street, Masterton, at any library in Wairarapa, or from The Offering Café in Greytown.

To see the full programme visit www.greytownvillage.com

“The price of timber and steel have come down a little,” says Andrew Chipperÿ eld, manager of Greytown’s Crighton ITM store. “My advice – for people renovating as well as for those thinking about a new build –is to make the most of price reductions now while they can. It’s never a smart move to sit and wait for further drops, because the market ° uctuates all the time and prices are hard to predict.”

Crighton ITM can be price competitive and conÿ dent about supply. Its steel comes from both Seaview and Auckland, and its timber from both Masterton’s Kiwi Lumber and its own mill in Levin. “Our Greytown store is the only Crighton ITM (independent timber merchant) serving Wairarapa,” says long-time sales rep, Mike Turley. “We’re a privately owned Crighton ITM franchise with branches in Wellington and Kapiti as well as in Greytown. Our size and local ownership mean we know every builder that comes into our yard; we know what jobs they’ve got on at the moment.” In a market with high interest rates and an election coming up, which tends to

GREYTOWN SURROUNDS & THE PRICE IS RIGHT: TALK TO CRIGHTON ITM’S TEAM

colour everything, people can be both cautious and still move ahead with their lives by talking to the great team at Crighton ITM.

“Come and chat with us,” Andrew says. “Let’s get something down on paper –whether it’s a small job or a large one –and we’ll do you a quote. The longer you wait, the more you’re likely to pay.”

Crighton ITM at 201 Main Street, Greytown.

Open six days. Phone 06 304 7193

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W: www.itm.co.nz/stores/CrightonITM-Greytown

The team at Crighton ITM, Greytown, serving Wairarapa.

Be Warm this Winter with a

Jumbo crossword

Sudoku

ACROSS: 1 Scarf, 4 In fits and starts, 14 Amuse, 15 Event, 16 Antibiotic, 17 Prior, 19 Dad, 20 Drastic, 21 Discolour, 22 Widely, 25 Crocodile, 27 Subway, 28 Passed, 33 Distillery, 35 Tea, 36 Abloom, 37 Mars, 39 Rag, 41 Textile, 42 Arctic, 43 Posterior, 44 Evens, 45 Sandwich, 50 Or, 51 Alarming, 55 Buyer, 58 Barcelona, 59 Degree, 60 Fillets, 61 Sue, 63 Ream, 64 Shifty, 65 Run, 66 Browned off, 68 Viewer, 69 Melted, 71 Acoustics, 76 Ballad, 77 Pulmonary, 79 Gorilla, 81 Cur, 84 Whole, 85 Auspicious, 86 Reins, 87 Notes, 88 Last ditch effort, 89 Strew.

DOWN: 2 Covert, 3 Rungs, 5 Nuns, 6 Initial, 7 Stitch, 8 Natal, 9 Succumb, 10 Alps, 11 Trivia, 12 Muddy, 13 Meddled, 14 Arsenal, 18 Piccalilli, 23 Added, 24 Gallops, 26 Rotated, 27 Scarcer, 29 Swahili, 30 Cinema, 31 State, 32 Morsel, 34 Yarn, 36 Agree, 38 Shrug, 40 Tear, 45 Sober, 46 Narrate, 47 Wren, 48 Cloche, 49 Gypsy, 50 Ordered, 52 Alienation, 53 Melodic, 54 Notify, 55 Baffled, 56 Agony, 57 Kerb, 62 Focus, 67 Bellows, 68 Volcano, 70 Tsunami, 72 Cardiff, 73 Pagoda, 74 Unwise, 75 Glance, 76 Broth, 78 Music, 80 Inept, 82 Beat, 83 Purr.

Insert the missing letters to complete ten words — five across the grid and five down. More than one solution may be possible.

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Cancer Society: volunteers embody our heart and hope

With over 100 volunteers, Wairarapa Cancer Society is a force for good for people a˜ ected by cancer.

“Next year is the 40th year of our operation in the region,” says Amber Arkell, centre manager. “We are able to be here o˜ ering hope for our community because of our volunteers.”

Danél Herd, volunteer and finance coordinator, acknowledges the extraordinary commitment of Wairarapa Cancer Society volunteers.

“We have 40 or more volunteer drivers who clock up about 43,000 kms a year taking clients to and from treatment as far as Wellington or Palmerston North”.

Amber notes: “our full range of

services wouldn’t be possible without the support of our volunteers, who help us with everything from o˛ ce admin,

garden maintenance, fundraising events like our annual Da˜ odil Day Street appeal, the chemotherapy hosts at Masterton Hospital on

Wednesdays, and of course our Board, who are all volunteers as well.

“For many,” says Danél, “volunteers have been personally a˜ ected by cancer in some way, which is often the main motivator for volunteering with us.”

Amber says: “Our charity exists in the Wairarapa to support clients and their wh˝nau a˜ ected by cancer. We could not do this without the ongoing support, dedication, and commitment of our volunteers. For that we are eternally grateful”.

Wairarapa Cancer Society is growing its services If you have been thinking of volunteering, reach out to the team, they would love to hear from you: waisupport@cancersoc.org.nz

Impacting children’s growth

As well as running his booming business Brooks Refrigeration Services, Adam Brooks is group leader of Masterton’s Whakaoriori Air Scout Group.

Comprising Keas (ages 5-8), Cubs (ages 8-11), and Scouts (ages 11-14), the Air Scout Group currently has about 72 youth enrolled and ten volunteer leaders.

“We’re always on the lookout for more volunteers,” Adam says.

“It is so rewarding to be part of an organisation that develops children and young children and helps them gain confidence.”

Adam started out as a cub aged seven, moved through to Scouts and, when his oldest started Scouts, re-engaged as a volunteer leader.

He’s now been a leader for 12 years. To volunteer with Scouts – and impact the lives of young people and their communities – you need a sense of fun, as well as bucket loads of patience, creativity, passion, a respectful attitude, and the ability to collaborate.

For more information, please get in touch with Julz at whakaoriori@group.scouts.nz.

Volunteering with St John might be just the thing you’re looking for.

St John’s Health Shuttle transports people to and from medical and health-related appointments.

“Volunteer drivers are the mainstay of this service,” says Suzanne Mitchell who manages the service for St John.

St John’s Opportunity Shop in Masterton enables the organisation to support community health initiatives such as youth development and caring caller.

“If you have any spare clothes, especially winter ones,” says Paul Bryant, shop manager, “we’d appreciate your donations. And volunteers are needed as retail assistants and for pickups.”

“We’re looking for leaders for our Youth Group, too,” says Suzanne.

Volunteers hearing victims’ voices

“We appreciate all the incredible work our volunteers do and the time they give,” says Gwen Zittersteijn, Victim Support’s service coordinator for Wairarapa.

Masterton South Rotary: supporting child literacy

St John in your community A diverse and well Wairarapa

Volunteers make the Masterton South Rotary’s long running Reading Programme possible. They spend about an hour a week at Masterton Primary School, reading and engaging with a child.

This endeavour is part-funded by a Charitable Trust set up many years ago by Bill Boyd, a former President of Rotary International, and is topped up from Masterton South Rotary’s fundraising e˜ orts at the local Sunday Market and Mini Golf. This fundraising also funds the local Books for Babies Programme, with over 600 books distributed every year through Plunket and Whaiora.

Age Concern Wairarapa is committed to the mission of hei pikinga waiora: reconnect with the people and places that lift you up.

“We couldn’t do without our volunteers,” Suzanne and Paul say.

“Their contributions are essential for our organisation.

“We’d like to extend our gratitude to each and every one of them.”

If you’re interested in volunteering or want to know more, contact 0800 785 646 or go to www.stjohn.org.nz/volunteering.

“They bring their life experience to support people coping with crime and trauma. Key skills are the ability to listen and have empathy.”

Gwen’s worked with Victim Support volunteers for nearly 12 years. They work locally, or regionally (such as after the Loafers Lodge fire), or even nationally (such as after the Christchurch Mosque attack).

Volunteers say their roles are very rewarding and that it’s a privilege to be involved.

“It’s great for the volunteers as well as the children,” Marilyn Bouzaid, local Rotarian, says.

“You don’t need to be a Rotary member to volunteer.”

Masterton South Rotary also provides illustrated Usborne dictionaries to all year four students in the Masterton district.

“They’re beautiful books with over 1,000 illustrations.”

“Masterton South Rotary thanks the supporters and volunteers who make it possible for the club to support child literacy.”

Visit www.rotarymastertonsouth. club/page/volunteer to find out more.

“Locally,” says Chris Clarke, Age Concern Wairarapa’s manager, “we have 80 to 100 volunteers, of all ages, who make many of our programmes possible. They understand that seniors are part of the diversity of our local community and contribute to its overall wellbeing.” The Visiting Service is just one of the programmes largely sta˜ ed by volunteers who are matched to older people. “We are so grateful for the work our volunteers do. We extend our thanks to them,” says Chris. Visit www.ageconcernwai.org.nz for information and to volunteer.

Volunteer leaders Felicity Brooks, Deanna Carson and Casey Crothers with Keas Lilly, Kenzie, and Hugo

Ask not what Lions can do for you …

… ask what you can do for the Lions.

“We need you – young and notso-young. There are many good reasons to volunteer with the Lions Club of Carterton, and you can do so without becoming a member if you’d prefer,” says Pascoe Reynolds, incoming President and local farmer. “Although of course we’d also love you to become a member. Come and challenge us!”

“Our club is entering a new phase,” says Colin Slade, Lions secretary and former furniture-maker and community mental health worker.

“We do a lot for the community with our 30 members, but we could do so much more with new blood.”

“If you’re looking for work experience in customer service,” says John Keating, photographer, Lions treasurer, and former surgeon, “we have an opportunity for you in our mobile food van.”

The van can be found everywhere fun is happening be it drag races, sports events, school galas, or Wings over Wairarapa.

“Muscles and stamina are needed for our firewood fundraisers,”

Colin says. “And then there are our upcoming environmental projects, our ‘Spud in a Bag’ competition in partnership with GardenBarn, and Da odil Day with Carterton District Council. Emerging leaders, come and give your community a few hours of your time.”

What does Lions do with the money raised? “We donate to Wellington Free Ambulance, Life Flight Trust, Blind Foundation, Carterton’s Foodbank, Fire Brigade,

Cobblestones’ volunteers Hospice: Time to shine

Cobblestones Museum was set up over 50 years ago by a group of volunteers and still depends on volunteers to keep going.

With the heritage stables, school, colonial cottage, original church, woolshed and first hospital in the Wairarapa as well as the wonderful gardens, Cobblestones is a fantastic community asset.

local schools, scouts and guides, youngsters going to outward bound or similar …” “national disasters like Cyclone Gabrielle and international disasters like the Turkish earthquake …”

What can you do for the Lions Club of Carterton?

Contact Drew Blair –021 0866 6228 or email carterton.secretary@lionsclubs.org.nz.

JOIN THE CARTERTON LIONS!

The volunteers run open days, help develop exhibits, conserve heritage buildings, maintain and demonstrate the old machinery and, most importantly, fundraise.

Become a Friend of Cobblestones for a small annual koha.

Thank you to everyone who volunteers.

We couldn’t do it without you.

Keeping Carterton beautiful

Carterton District Council would like to say thank you to all its volunteers.

We want to say a special thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Keep Carterton Beautiful Group over the years.

For more than quarter of a century, teams of people have united in their passion for our town and have stepped up to make sure our town stays picture perfect.

KCBG has worked in partnership with our Parks & Reserves team to

nurture Carterton’s nature’s beauty and inspire civic pride.

Their tireless e orts in planting vibrant flowers, revitalising areas, and promoting sustainability have created a lasting impact.

We express our heartfelt gratitude to the members, volunteers, and supporters who have made our town a more vibrant and liveable place.

We want to honour your achievements and unwavering dedication.

Congratulations and thank you for making our community shine.

This year’s National Volunteer Week theme is ‘Time to Shine – He wā pīataata.’

It’s a time to recognise, celebrate and thank volunteers.

To everyone who chooses to give their generous gifts of time, energy, expertise and enthusiasm to Hospice Wairarapa, we are so very grateful.

You are the oil that keeps the gears of Hospice running, and your valuable contribution (no matter how big or small) enables us to continue doing the work we do.

So kia ora, fa’afetai, merci, vinaka, xie xie, THANK YOU - from all of us to all of you.

We know there are many other organisations, community groups and individuals who generously give

We helped buy this plane! The ubiquitous Lions food van

Taking a break while cutting firewood for Carterton people in need.

A massive thank you to our Volunteers

… and we need more of you!

“We wouldn’t be able to provide the medical support we do at events all across our region without volunteers” says Daniel Ashcroft, event medical services manager at Wellington Free Ambulance.

Wellington Free Ambulance event medics attend events like Wings over Wairarapa and the Martinborough Fair, concerts, and sporting events to ensure trained first responders are onsite should anyone need help.

To cater for the growing demand for this service as events come back

after a COVID-enforced break, Daniel is building a dedicated local Wairarapa team and is calling for people to put themselves forward for this vital role.

People do not need to have any prior medical knowledge or experience to be an event medic. Full training and induction, as well as mentoring, is provided over a period

of around six months. The only prerequisites are a clean full driver’s license for at least two years and a defensive driving course.

“We understand that people are doing this in their own time and so the training times are very flexible,” explains Dan.

People from all walks of life and professions are members of the event medical services team at Wellington Free Ambulance. Ranging in age from 18 to 60+ the team have day jobs that might surprise some. Current members of the events team have day jobs including a Corrections o cer, real estate manager and Doctor of pharmacology, as well as many students.

If you’re interested in giving your time to your community as a Wellington Free Ambulance event medic, please contact Dan Ashcroft on daniel.ashcroft@wfa.org.nz or 04 498 9670.

Alzheimers Wairarapa: volunteering is simply fun

“Every Tuesday and Friday we get to help with entertainment, physical activities, brain stimulation, and socialisation. We have fun, we challenge the brain of our people with dementia – and even ourselves – and we have a laugh!”

Volunteer drivers and assistants pick up the clients between about 9 and 10am, drive them to the Glenwood Masonic Rest Home for the fun, and then pick them up around 2.30pm to deliver them home.

The fun might include a quiz, or discussions about the worst jobs

Healing with horses

Somebody once said:

the clients have ever experienced. There could be music, or exercises, or a walk with volunteers bringing along wheelchairs in case they’re needed or dashing back to pick up the van.

“Volunteers can do as little or as much as they want – once a month or once a week, for example,” Tam says. “Call me and have a chat about how you could contribute.”

“Never work with children or animals.” We do both and we love it!

Every Thursday, rain or shine – we have a fantastic indoor arena – up to fifteen volunteers can be found giving lucky riders the opportunity to spend time with our team of eight ponies and the coaches and volunteers.

With tailored programmes designed to help achieve their

individual goals, the riders enjoy a variety of tasks. Most of all, they have fun! According to their parents and caregivers, it is the day many of the young riders look forward to the most in their week.

The volunteers report satisfaction in seeing real progress being made by the riders. It is very rewarding, and there is also the opportunity to spend time with the horses they love.

Come along on Thursday: make new friends and help change lives.

“Volunteering with us is like nothing else,” says Alzheimers Wairarapa nurse, Tam Williams, with a chuckle.

Locals tackle British teams

Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championship team.

Wairarapa competitors are set to represent the nation in all three of the New Zealand shearing sports teams heading to the United Kingdom for a series of international competitions.

The first event out of the shute will be the Golden Shears World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in Scotland, which runs from June 22 to 25.

Wairarapa farmer Ronny King will be managing the New Zealand team.

The world championship will be followed by six other competitions across the United Kingdom.

Shearing Sports New Zealand confirmed the Wairarapa competitors who are heading abroad are Ronny King, Ngaio Hanson, Paerata Abraham, David Gordon, and Cushla Abraham. King, who farms just outside Pahiatua, will be the manager of both the Wools of New Zealand Shearing Sports New Zealand team and the Golden

Ngaio Hanson, from Eketāhuna, is one of two woolhandlers competing in the world championships.

She won her place in the team by finishing second in a selection series final at Golden Shears on March 4.

Paerata Abraham and brother-in-law David Gordon, from Masterton, are in the New Zealand shearing team for the six shearing tests in the United Kingdom.

Paerata Abraham claimed his place by winning the New Zealand Shears Circuit final at the New Zealand Shears, Te Kuiti, on April 1. Gordon was selected on the strength of placing sixth in the New Zealand Shears Open final, due to the five other finalists being unable to make the extended trip. He previously won the Scottish Blackface Championships Senior shearing final at Lochearnhead in 2019.

Cushla Abraham, Paerata’s wife and Gordon’s sister, retained her place in the New Zealand wool handling

team by winning the North Island Woolhandling Circuit Open final at the Golden Shears on March 4.

Golden Shears hosted a send-off for the

Wairarapa competitors at the Wool Shed Museum.

Golden Shears president Sam Saunders said the committee is proud to have locals competing

internationally, and Ronny King – who is also vice-president of Golden Shears – as the manager of both teams.

He said siblings Cushla Abraham and Gordon

have a long family history with the Golden Shears: “David’s greatgrandmother was one of the first wool handlers at the shears here too.”

Saunders said the

seven-week circuit is a big commitment for the shearers, especially because they all have businesses in New Zealand to keep running. He said he didn’t want to “count chickens” but has high hopes for the competitors.

“Anything can happen on the day, you know, there are so many things that can go wrong. From gear problems to shear problems. All you can do is wish everyone the best, and they’ll psych themselves up.”

Former Golden Shears president Philip Morrison said the Royal

Welsh and Yorkshire competitions could bring up to 160,000 spectators.

Saunders and Morrison said they have a bid in for Masterton to host the world championships in 2026, and they will find out if the competition is coming here at the Royal Highland Show, where the Golden Shears World Championships is being held from June 22 to 25 at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The schedule for the Wools of New Zealand Shearing Sports New Zealand Shearing Tour is

as follows:

July 1: v Scotland, at Scottish Blackface Championships, Lochearnhead Shears in Perthshire.

July 12: v England, at Great Yorkshire Show in Harrowgate.

July 21: v Wales, at Cothi Shears in Caeo.

July 22: v Wales, at Lampeter Shears in Lampeter.

July 26: v Wales, at Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells.

July 29: v Wales, at Corwen Shears in Denbighshire.

Farm Sys Soil Temp

GrowthAPCRain mm MS cow MS ha Rot

Greytown Irr 3–––––––Kaiwaiwai* 410.4–193431.272.4990

Masterton Irr 211.5312000900115

For more information view the full farm walk data on the DairyNZ website Farmwatch page at dairynz.co.nz/farmwatch. *Kaiwaiwai is a split calving winter milk farm.

DairyNZ

Calving will roll around all too fast and it’s important to get grazing management principles embedded now to achieve target pasture covers at calving.

The do’s:

• Grazing at the 3-leaf stage. Rotation lengths may need to be 60+ days to meet feed cover targets.

• Use spring rotation planner to manage the transition from winter to spring and ensure appropriate covers are reached in spring

• With winter temperatures typically 7-11°C, the time taken for one leaf to fully grow is 12-21 days

• During winter, grazing below seven clicks does not appear to damage ryegrass regrowth. Stubble energy reserves are higher due to slower plant growth and less energy used at night due to the colder temperatures.

The don’ts:

• Pugging. This will reduce tiller density and allows weeds to establish, reducing subsequent pasture production.

• High stocking rates on wet soils can reduce subsequent pasture production by up to 45% the following year

• Having pasture covers too high in August leads to shading and loss of tiller density.

www.dairynz.co.nz – 0800 4 DairyNZ – 0800 4 324 7969

COUNTRY LIVESTOCK

Report for Week

Ending 10 June 2023.

Feeder Calves Hereford X Bull 2@180, Hereford X Bull 1@140, Hereford X Heifer 1@100, Hereford X Heifer 2@50, Red Poll X Heifer 1@100, Red Poll X Heifer 1@50 Sheep Ewes 1@90, 2@160, Wether 1@20, 2@100, 2@162, 1@60, Ram 1@60, 1@75, Ewes RWR 8@155, 3@95, 5@129, 5@155, 5@162, 5@165, Lambs 11@138, 7@155, 3@50,

6@135, 6@90, 2@131, 1@162, 8@85, 2@82, 10@56, 12@80, 3@149, 1@122, 10@146, 9@106, 2@70

Puppies Huntaway 1@50, 1@25 Cattle Hereford R2 Heifer 1@920, Bulls and Heifers sold together 5@250, Hereford Cross Weaner Steers 4@420, Speckle Park Heifers 3@750

Sundries all sold various prices

Grace Prior grace.prior@age.co.nz

David Gordon competing at the Horowhenua A P and I Show in Levin in January 2022.

PHOTO/FILE

Wairarapa people heading to the United Kingdom for six shearing competitions.

From left to right: Ronnie King, Cushla Abraham, David Gordon, Paerata Abraham.

PHOTO/PETE NIKOLAISON

the debris and water in a gu er, resulting in a clean and tidy job.

Working from the ground with a camera for vision, Brian can clean gu ers up to eight metres high, with various nozzle ends for every gu er style.

Brian is available for gu er cleaning throughout the Wairarapa. Free quotes available.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15

Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call

0800 229 6757.

Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call

Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

Carterton Community Choir: 7.159pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299.

Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564 or email carterton.hist.soc@gmail. com

Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Contact physio. rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call

0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am; Featherston: Featherston Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm.

Fareham Creative Space: Also Fri,

Tues, open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@farehamcreativespace.nz

Featherston Menz Shed: 61

Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.

GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.

KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens

Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age

Concern [06] 377-0066.

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.

Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton.

Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623.

Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050.

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.

Ruamahanga Club: Cards, 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton.

Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208.

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

The University of the 3rd AGE [U3A]: Events Hall of the Roseneath Lifecare and Village, Carterton 9.3011am. Call convener Paul Mallinson [021] 109-4652.

Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact David [021] 246-0295.

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@ gmail.com

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

FRIDAY, JUNE 16

Aratoi: Have the Most Fun You Can Before They Make You Stop: A Retrospective of Carol Anne Bauer to July 9; Our Moon: Then, Now & Beyond to July 16; Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities to July 2023.

Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Carterton Senior Citizens: 12.303.30pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next to the library.

Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959.

Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz

Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Kids Song & Story: 9.30-10.30am, social hour during school terms for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Pam Thomas 378-6740.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

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.

Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392.

Spontaneous Dance: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867.

Wairarapa Kids Choir: Choral singing for children aged seven years up, 3.50-4.50pm, Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton, during school terms. Call Jill [027] 347-5891.

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Free support available across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY, JUNE 17

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Coaching available if you would like to give bowls a go. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Cobblestones Early Settlers

Village: Open 10am-3pm seven days.

Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston.fusiliers@gmail.com

Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

Featherston Weekly Market 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon.

Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand.

Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call John [021] 314-2485.

Martinborough Museum: Open Sat/ Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon.

Wairarapa Cancer Society

Supportive Care Services: Free services for anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.

Wairarapa Farmers’ Market 9am1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton,.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Wai Word: And the Wairarapa Library Service invite you to the Carterton Community Courthouse at 3pm, for discussion, reading, and book signing with Tim Saunders from Manawatu. Women’s Self Defence With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

SUNDAY, JUNE 18

Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’ Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Gladstone Church: Midwinter service, 5pm, bring torches. Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632.

Rotary Sunday Market: 7-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz

South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time call [027] 628-5889 or [027] 453-0182.

Wairarapa Bonsai Club: Monthly meeting, 1.30pm at the Garden Barn staffroom, at the rear of the garden centre, Masterton. Short meeting followed by discussion on the tree of the month. Contact president Bob Macfarlane 377-1808, or [027] 334-7730.

Wairarapa Gourmet Toastmasters Club: 11am-1pm. Contact Carol [027] 600-1710.

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Wai Word: And the Wairarapa Library Service invite you to the Carterton Community Courthouse at 12.30pm for a Nature Writing Workshop by Tim Saunders. Register early to secure a place: events.waiword@gmail.com

MONDAY, JUNE 19

Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909.

Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am MonFri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Citizens Advice Bureau: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222.

Clareville Indoor Bowls: 7pm at Tom Bubb Lounge, A&P complex. Call Colleen 379-8399.

Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266.

Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249.

Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm, Club Carterton, Broadway, Carterton. Call [027] 645-0905. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214.

Mah-jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. 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. Senior Citizens Club Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, JUNE 20

Al Anon: Do you need support for coping with alcohol problems in your family? Contact [027] 811-0006.

Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Coaching available. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728.

Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am; Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm.

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: During school terms.Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm.

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Fitzherbert St, open from 10am.

Featherston Toy Library:

Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am.

Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261.

Free Literacy and Numeracy

Classes At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994.

GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Knit and Natter 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te

Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton. Mah-jong: Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681.

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous:

7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505.

Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Judo Club: Tues/Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021] 248-6111.

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.

Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

Scallyrag Border Morris Dancing: 7-8 pm at the Auditorium, Kuranui College, Greytown. Contact Alison [021] 111-1894.

Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, 7.30pm.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748.

Taoist Tai Chi: 6-7.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall, 185 High St, Carterton.

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 1-3.30pm.

Wairarapa Modern Jive: Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm

Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm

Beginners class. Contact Lance [021] 134-5661.

Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 6976974.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21

AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928.

Athletics Wairarapa: Club night, 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton, all ages and abilities welcome.

Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.

Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting]. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389.

Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Masterton: Citizens Advice, 10-noon. Free Classes: Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214.

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton, no appointment necessary. Call [027] 245-2819. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm.

Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call Doug [027] 444-7331.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528.

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 3787109.

Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458.

Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group Sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.

Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.

Scrabble Club: 1-4pm, in the stadium meeting room of the Trust House Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon St, Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601.

Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. South Wairarapa Caregivers

Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton.

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich.

Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857.

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Missed Your

Carterton maintain their unbeaten run

RUGBY

Chris Cogdale chris.cogdale@age.co.nz

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The old adage, kicking wins games, rang true in the clash of the two unbeaten teams at Memorial Park No. 2 on Saturday.

Marist outscored

Carterton three tries to two but failed with three conversion attempts, which were all from handy angles.

While the Marist kickers faltered, the Maroons fullback Ben Brooking was on song, kicking two conversions and two penalties, with his only miss a longrange attempt in the first half.

Carterton captain Darryl Pickering felt that goalkicking was the difference in the end.

“Ben’s been outstanding off the tee, and it’s pretty good when we get in their half, and you know if we get a penalty, he can bang over from anywhere in their half,” Pickering said.

It was Brooking who gave the visitors the lead with a 12th-minute penalty, but after that, the game stuttered along until the 33rd minute when Marist lock Kieran O’Brien scored after a counterattack from deep inside their own half.

That seemed to be the catalyst for the game to open up, and both teams began to spread the ball wide and use their backlines, although running rugby wasn’t easy on the heavy, tacky ground.

The game, however, swung Carterton’s way when powerful Marist prop Stan Wright Jnr was shown a yellow card for a neck grab in a ruck. From the ensuing scrum, No. 8 Zach Wakefield burrowed over for the try and with Brooking’s conversion, Carterton took a 10-5 lead into the break.

“It was probably the turning point,” Pickering said.

“Our scrum was probably going backwards at points, and when Stan went off in the sin bin, that left quite a big hole, so we took that opportunity and particularly our young prop Cam [Cartwright] that gave him a big boost which is what he needed in a battle like that.”

Carterton extended their lead to 17-5 with a try to second-five Fiula Tameilau two minutes after the restart.

From then the visitors controlled play well until fullback Ryan Lindeque narrowed the gap to seven points when he finished off a sweeping backline move after 58 minutes.

A Brooking penalty made the score 20-10 with nine minutes to play, but Marist weren’t about to give up, and a try to Wright soon afterwards ensured a tight finish.

In the end, Pickering was just pleased to bag the points with some key players, such as utility forward Logan Wakefield and fullback Aseri Waqa missing.

“Marist are up there with the benchmark in this competition, and they’ve got a pretty solid squad, and to beat them with a few troops down is pretty pleasing,” he said.

“We were our worst enemy at times, and we probably played better without the ball in hand and just backed our ‘D’ with our big boys putting some shots on.”

Carterton also lifted the Nunn Shield [challenge trophy] for winning the game.

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GREYTOWN 15

Pioneer coach Victor Thompson reckons his team played their getout-of-jail-free card in snatching an injury-time victory over Greytown at Jeans Street.

The visitors led 1512 with time up, but Pioneer weren’t going to give up.

A quick throw-in by Nikora Ewe led to a sustained raid on the Greytown line, with Ewe finally scoring to seal the victory and

revive Pioneer’s top four prospects.

“That was very much needed for us. It was a tough one,” Thompson said.

“They came out firing and had us nailed for a while there.”

Thompson also had special praise for Greytown’s “old warhorses” Tavita and Tana Isaac, who carried all day, and prop Lewis Bush, who has recently returned from Hawke’s Bay.

“Far out, he was immovable over the ball, and I lost count of how many tackles he made produced.”

EAST COAST 29 GLADSTONE 20

Veteran flanker Joe Feast made a successful return scoring a hat-trick and leading East Coast to their first victory of the Chris ‘Moose’ Kapene Memorial Cup.

“He was a big brute, and we’ve really been missing someone like that to lead the younger fellas,” a satisfied coach Ritchie Robertson said.

“It’s the first time we were able to put fresh players on, and we had 22 in the squad.”

The win lifted the Coasties to nine points, five behind fourthplaced Greytown, and Robertson believes the win will give the younger players a big confidence boost.

“We’ve still got a chance to get the fourth spot, and we’re not going to lay down yet.”

Robertson felt that 44-year-old prop Stan Wright and veteran lock Andrew McLean played well in a Gladstone that never gave up.

EKETAHUNA 10 MARTINBOROUGH 61

Eketahuna had no answer to Martinborough’s pace out wide in their heavy loss at Eketahuna.

The home side held their own in the forwards, but once they turned over the ball, the Martinborough backs ran riot, scoring seven first-half tries, with three coming from counterattacks started near their own goal line, for a lead of 42-3 at halftime.

Veteran winger Nathan Hunt and Shane Colton were to the fore of many of the attacks, while Robbie Robinson controlled play well from first-five.

Martinborough coach James Bruce was impressed with the effort and pleased that his team stayed within their structure, saying those sorts of games can often become loose and haphazard.

PROVISIONAL POINTS

Carterton 22, Martinborough 20, Marist 17, Greytown 14, Pioneer 12, East Coast 9, Gladstone 8, Eketahuna 4

SENIOR RESERVES

Tuhirangi and Masterton Red Star continued their dominance of the second tier with big wins on Saturday.

Tuhirangi scored 12 tries in thumping Carterton 74-19 and maintaining their unbeaten run, while Stars demolished Martinborough 84-0. Greytown came away with a 31-21 win over Marist, and East Coast held on for a 27-24 win over Gladstone.

Zach Wakefield scores a crucial try for Carterton just before halftime.

PHOTO/GRAEME BOWDEN