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Club members ﬂock to movie BY GERALD FORD

A few Wairarapa folk with an affinity for feathered creatures feature in a film now on show in Masterton. Pecking Order, a documentary by Slavko Martinov, covered the Christchurch Poultry, Bantam and Pigeon Club last year as it celebrated 150 years and prepared to hosts the NZ National Poultry Show. Being a national show, several members of the Wairarapa Poultry and Pigeon Club travelled down, were interviewed, and appear in the film, including club president Melvin Pike. Martinov spent hundreds of hours interviewing the poultry and pigeon enthusiasts before and during the show – as he humorously documents their obsession with breeding, feeding and presenting the perfect bird. Wairarapa club member Vin Gough appears in his role as a judge of the pigeon section, and president Melvin Pike has three brief speaking parts of “about 10 seconds each”. Mr Pike is also the president of the North Island association. Other locals to be include Leonie Wilson, who breeds silkies, David Pool, a poultry heavy breeds specialist, and Jean Paget. Gaye Gough was interviewed but does not appear in the film, which shows a few trade secrets that might be amusing to the novice. In the film the Christchurch club’s veteran president, Doug Bain, is shown washing his white silkie in the sink with Lux flakes, and following with a hair dryer. “I use Softly,” says Mr Pike. “We think it’s just normal because we see it all the time,” Mrs Gough said. However she notes the film is also a homage to the trials and tribulations of voluntary organisations. Martinov “realized there was all this

Gaye Gough and Vin Gough, left, and Melvin Pike (here with his bu˜ orpington drake), all from the Wairarapa Poultry and Pigeon Club, present Regent 3 Cinemas owner Brent Goodwin with a tray of eggs to thank him for screening the ÿ lm Pecking Order, which features several club members. PHOTO/GERALD FORD

political infighting going on”, - and the film documents a move to to displace Mr Bain from his longserving role, Mrs Gough said. “Any group of people with a committee finds these sorts of problems.” Mr Pike said he was watching the film at the Masterton cinema with his grandson, who was six, without giving away the secret that he was in it.

“He yelled out, ‘That’s my Pop!” and the whole theatre just erupted in laughter,” Mr Pike said. Another ‘character’ in the ﬁlm is Brian Glassey, Mr Pike said, pointing to a man on the ﬁlm poster. “He’s a character. He’s got more poultry in his house than people.” The Wairarapa Poultry and Pigeon Club

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Utopia and fish & chips Ford Every Stream

Gerald Ford In this Midweek, columnist Graeme Burnard shares an amusing catalogue of last meals, ordered by prisoners facing execution. It got me asking not only what would I eat, but how would I end up in that mess? I could only blame the kind of future world I see in my worst nightmares, where non-conformity is a capital offence . . . It is the year 2028 and New Zealand is in trouble. The global Ministry of Environmental and Security Services (MESS) took over from the last indigenous Prime Minister (a cryogenically preserved Roger Douglas) three years ago, and life is not much fun. The national anthem and the haka have been banned as fostering “nationalism”, now as dirty a word as racism used to be. Without their inspiration, the All Blacks haven’t won in two seasons. Now we sing the international anthem, “It’s a small world after all”, with lines in six languages. Not that Disney has fared that well. The 18th remake of Captain Planet bombed at the VR plex. (This is a giant maze of cubicles with headsets and gloves. The genetically modified popcorn is as big as walnuts so it can be held in gloved hands, but to us old-timers it’s not the same.) Sheep and beef farming has been discontinued and the nearest thing you can get to a burger is

a lentil, mussel and synthetic monstrosity known colloquially as a McMummy. Economics is simpler since the Globo – our new unit of currency – was instituted, and tax dodging is trickier, too. The compulsory smart chip implants have turned us all into walking wallets. There is a black-market currency of old New Zealand $1 coins, Pokemon cards, .22 bullets and cigarettes. Just don’t let MESS catch you with the cigarettes. Their reeducation courses are brutal and the official vape alternative, Little Nico, is even more addictive than tobacco. Religion has gotten weird. Divisive sacred texts have been banned, as have symbols except for the peace sign, and MESSapproved clerics preach awareness from circular temples, as the congregation meditates or secretly watches sports games through headsets disguised as spectacles. All our clothes are smart clothes now. Basically everything we wear and use is now cleverer than us and connected to the Internet. With AI or its trendier new name CC (connected consciousness), the Internet is all around us, on us, and increasingly with all the tech implants, in us. TV still exists, despite all predictions, being essential to combat boredom since most jobs are now done by machines. MESS itself is in fact the only employer, and they screen all their applicants with the “peace and unity test”. This weeds out anyone who doesn’t believe in the inevitable goodness of human progress. I failed the test. My fish and chips are waiting. FOR NEWS Editor Gerald Ford (06) 370 0925 gerald.ford@age.co.nz

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Eco-car for community hub BY HAYLEY GASTMEIER

Spirits were high in Featherston last week when the town’s community centre was gifted an electric vehicle to use for a year. South Wairarapa residents and businesses had the opportunity to enter the Genesis Energy competition by answering one simple question — Why would I love to drive an electric vehicle? Out of hundreds of entries, Featherston Community Centre (FCC) took out the top prize with its response. Written by FCC trust chairperson Emily Greenberg, the winning answer said the centre was the hub of the district for social services, activities, events and community meeting. “Providing an electric vehicle for our manager to commute and attend networking meetings with other providers would be ideal. “This would allow the centre to grow and connect while at the same time promoting sustainable technology.” The key to the new Nissan Leaf EV was handed over to centre manager Siv Fjaerestad on Thursday. Ms Fjaerestad said she was “overwhelmed and thrilled” that for the next 12 months she

Genesis Energy South Wairarapa local energy project community liaison Lydia Genet, left, with centre manager Siv Fjaerestad, board chair Emily Greenberg, and board members Rupert Watson and Jen Olson in their new electric vehicle. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

would have an eco-friendly car to carry out centre-related activities. With a 135km range on a full charge, centre volunteers would have an environmentally sustainable vehicle to get around in, setting a positive example within the community. “We look forward to collaborating with

Genesis Energy to help South Wairarapa think about and explore its energy needs, and the future of energy in New Zealand.” Ms Greenberg said the car, worth $35,000, would enhance the profile of the centre, which was “going from strength to strength”. This year the centre’s use has risen from

300 people a month to 500 month. “And now the community centre finally has a vehicle to go in the Christmas parade.” Genesis Energy Business Manager Stuart MacRae said the company was looking to put in a permanent EV charger at the centre. He said out of the many competition entries, FCC’s stood out. To the question — why would I love to drive an electric vehicle? — most of the entries had included statements along the lines of “to save the environment”, “save money in petrol”, and “to impress my girlfriend/boyfriend”. Genesis Energy is working in collaboration with South Wairarapa communities on the Local Energy Project. The initiative involves participants experiencing, testing and providing feedback on solar, battery and energy-monitoring products and services. Lydia Genet, who is Local Energy Project community liaison for South Wairarapa, said by having a community group take away the prize, it meant the company’s message of promoting sustainable energy would have a wider reach. She said she was looking forward to settling into her new office, which was based at FCC.

Ascension ready to go up BY CHELSEA BOYLE Breaking ground on Neil Dawson’s longawaited and controversial Ascension sculpture could be right around the corner. The 10-metre high double helix, which has split Masterton residents into two camps over the price tag, has now arrived in Masterton. The team working behind the scenes expect the vision to spring to life above the town’s northern roundabout in July. The renowned sculptor, who is a former Masterton resident, created the piece in Christchurch. Aratoi Foundation chairman Bob Francis said the sculpture looked amazing. “It’s been beautifully crafted and designed,” he said. “It is going to be very special. “I am certain it is going to add a

whole new dimension to the approach to Masterton. “It’s something we will all be very proud of once it’s up there.” Originally it was hoped the sculpture would be installed in mid-2016, and then just before last Christmas, but after costs blew up to $320,000 the finish line edged further into 2017. “I have been involved in a lot of projects, getting this over the line has taken a fair bit of effort”, Mr Francis said. “It’s been hard work but we have a very committed little group that have worked on this.” The group has told contractors to get ready for installation. They will have a small fundraiser in July to top up the last of the funding needed on the project.

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Shop security move welcomed BY BECKIE WILSON Being robbed at knifepoint, falling victim to repeated break-ins, and feeling unsafe in their place of work is eating away at the morale of small business owners in Wairarapa. And a $1.8m government boost to help co-fund a range of security and prevention measures at small businesses and stores may only be addressing part of the problem, they say. The rate of armed robberies and breakins across the country has increased in the past year, adding to the safety risk of staff. Last week, Police Minister Paula Bennett revealed $1.8m will be made available to help co-fund a range of security and prevention measures at dairies, superettes and small local businesses. For locally-owned Wairarapa businesses that have recently fallen victim to burglaries for the likes of alcohol, cigarettes and cash, they welcome the government’s initiative. But they also question what is being done to stop the offending. Parth Patel was working behind the counter at his family-owned dairy in Carterton when he was threatened at

knifepoint. “I don’t think [funding] could do too much as we already have good security cameras - it’s about the behaviour of the burglars,” he said. He suggested funding for cage-like barriers at the counter could improve the safety of workers. Masterton’s Tripoli bistro owner Marlon Tortoza knows what it is like to arrive to work to find his business had been burgled. The restaurant was broken into five times in the seven months leading up to January this year, with thieves taking off with alcohol and cash. Resources should go to stopping thieves, and getting to the core of the reason they are offending, and offenders should be given harsher punishments to prevent re-offending, he said. “I’m not sure if I would apply as I already have all the cameras,” he said. He is going through the process of re-hiring, with a couple of interviewees having asked about their safety in the store after knowing its history with targeted thefts, and it is a concern, he said. He doesn’t think his business is as big of a target as dairies, but he thinks it is great step forward from the government.

The cigarettes issue has created an elephant in the room and they are a very resalable item among those who steal them. Mrs Bennett said there was no one reason for the spike in these crimes, but 44 per cent of offenders were 17 years or younger. Police will fund up to 50 per cent of the cost of the security measures such as fog cannons and high-volume alarms, and in some exceptional circumstances, they may pay a larger share. “The money is from the Justice Sector Fund and is aimed at small family or individually-owned businesses that are considered to be high-risk that can’t cover the costs of increased security without some help,” she said. Martinborough’s Kitchener St Dairy and Tearooms owner Bruce Sullivan stopped selling cigarettes last year because the safety risk of his staff was “too high” after

his business was burgled several times. “The cigarettes issue has created an elephant in the room and they are a very resalable item among those who steal them,” Mr Sullivan said. Over the years he had probably spent more than $2000 on security cameras alone. Funding from the government for extra security would be welcomed by any small business owner and he would apply if he was eligible, he said. The Carterton Bottle-O store owner said any funding to beef up security “would be really good”. He said he spoke on behalf of all small and family-owned businesses when he said that extra security measures aren’t only for the benefit of staff and owners, but for the safety of the customers. “A lot of regular customers have stopped coming in because they are scared… it is important for the community,” he said. The store was raided a handful of times mid-last year, with cigarettes being a target. Street cameras and more in-store police patrolling were key for improving safety, but a focus was also needed to go into stopping the offending, he said.

Maungaraki Probus 25th anniversary. From left Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, Maungaraki Probus president Susan Brader, foundation member Josephine Kerins, and club co-founder Chris Horrocks.

From left Maungaraki Probus foundation members Daphne Jordan, June Lambess and Mary Buck, president Susan Brader, and foundation member Josephine Kerins. PHOTOS/GERALD FORD

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up the creek without a paddle, no-one is interested.” However Mr Horrocks and the late Harry Tolley got busy and wrote 50 letters to those they thought might be keen on the idea, and at the first meeting “Eighty-seven or 88 people turned up”. That meeting set up the Masterton

Maungaraki Probus celebrates 25 years After 25 years of its continuous operation, the co-sponsor of the Maungaraki Probus Club must be feeling somewhat vindicated in his gamble. The club celebrated its 25th anniversary with a celebration lunch last week, and

Chris Horrocks was at the celebrations and presented president Susan Brader with an award on behalf of Probus South Pacific. Probus clubs began as an offshoot of Rotary. “In the good old days a Rotary had to sponsor a Probus,” Mr Horrocks said. “My directors of the day said ‘you’re

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If I was to go to the electric chair, my last meal request would be lambs fry, bacon, creamy mashed potatoes, grilled tomatoes, gravy and a chocolate milkshake. After that I couldn’t care less what they did with me. I don’t know about you, but I have no problem with a condemned man having a last meal special meal before the big event. Some people say that a person on death row doesn’t deserve it because they are so evil and their crimes so horriﬁc and that no way should they be having a treat. I am sure though, if it was their own child or relative it would be a diﬀerent story. Victor Figeur who was hanged in 1963 ordered a single olive with the pit still in it. His theory was that a tree would grow from him after he was buried. I think he was cremated ending any chance of buying a bottle of olive oil with a hint of Victor running through it. Serial killer Ted Bundy declined a special meal so was given the standard last meal of steak, eggs, hash browns, toast and milk. Very nice. Ricky Ray Rector, executed in 1992, ordered steak, fried chicken and pecan pie.

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Mr Foureyes returned to Masterton last week and helped make it cool to wear glasses. Optometrist Ravi Dass, who runs the Foureyes Foundation in Wellington, was in town to follow up on a screening programme where he had tested the eyesight of just over 200 children at Masterton Primary School in late March. He used a plus-optix machine to photograph the children’s eyes, and pick within seconds if there might be a problem. It was the first time his screening programme had been run in Wairarapa, and 20 per cent of the children were referred for follow-up. Mr Dass came back to Masterton on Wednesday to run the referrals, and gauge how effective the plus-optix had been at picking up eyesight problems. Of the referred group about 70 per cent needed glasses.

It was an emotional few days for the South Wairarapa District Mayor who, on Wednesday, lay a wreath in Messines from the people of South Wairarapa. Mayor Viv Napier (pictured, centre) travelled to Messines, Belgium for the centenary commemoration of the Battle of Messines. “It was a privilege to be asked to lay a wreath from the people of South Wairarapa alongside Mayor of Messines, Sandy Evrard, and in the presence of Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy and her husband, Sir David Gascoigne, and other distinguished guests. “It has been an emotional few days, there are so many cemeteries and so many memorials to soldiers who were lost.” On June 7, 1917, British soldiers blew the Messines ridge. Mines had been hidden in tunnels dug by the British since 1915.

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Masterton doctor’s practice to move BY EMILY NORMAN

Masterton Medical is planning to move to the old Lansdowne School site, with construction of a purpose-built centre targeted to begin early next year. The medical practice, the largest of its type in New Zealand, had to shift from newly-built Lincoln Rd premises to its existing location at the old Masterton Hospital in 2014 after a fire. Masterton Medical board chairman Bob Francis said the temporary premises off Colombo Rd had proved to be “really good, but we never saw it as a long-term solution”. “The board has been investigating options for a long time,” he said. “We’ve decided to explore a potential new build with Rangitane on the old Lansdowne School site. “It’s a wonderful site and is right alongside Wairarapa Hospital, and there’s a great opportunity to do something quite special on that site for us and for the region.” Lansdowne School shut down in late 2003 following the then Labour Government’s school merger plan that saw the closure of several Masterton schools. It merged with Totara Drive School and Hiona Intermediate to become Lakeview School. The Lansdowne site is now under the ownership of the Office of Treaty Settlements and is part of Rangitane’s treaty settlement. Transition manager for Rangitane Tu Mai Ra Trust Ronald Karaitiana said the land had been a Rangitane marae site called Matua Pa. “We have made an early application to the

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Office of Treaty Settlements for that land to be returned early so we can start cementing these conversations with Masterton Medical. “We have heard back from the Office of Treaty Settlements saying yes they will release the land to us, and at the same time, the minister has said to us, we will settle this year.” The Rangitane settlement legislation will go to its third and final reading on August 10. Mr Karaitiana said the new Masterton Medical build would be on the grassed area of the Te Ore Ore site. “We look forward to working in cooperation with Masterton Medical, and wish them every success in their new build. “For Rangitane, it’s a wonderful opportunity to be partnering with Masterton

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Medical.” Masterton Medical is the largest medical practice of its kind in New Zealand with about 22,000 enrolled patients. The first sod is hoped to be turned at the new site on January 1, next year but Mr Francis said the two parties would have to work “very hard” together to meet this date, because “there’s a lot to do”. “We’re starting to … design the build with the major aim being to provide a relevant service for now and beyond,” Mr Francis said. “We’re planning to do something quite special.” The practice move means the pharmacy situated at the old hospital site will also relocate to Lansdowne.

$10 Million Waicol build Wairarapa College is set for a multimilliondollar makeover, but there will be emphasis on keeping the school’s heritage and culture alive. Education minister Nikki Kaye announced on Wednesday that about $10m would be invested in property at the school. The schedule is set to include classroom upgrades as well as a rebuild of the gym’s changing rooms and teaching areas, and replacement of the school’s boiler. Some buildings may also be demolished if they are no longer deemed fit for purpose. Principal Shelley Power said yesterday it was part of a major redevelopment project, and the first task would be the upgrading of facilities in the school gym. “We’re pretty excited about our gym . . . one end will be demolished and rebuilt with purpose-built facilities.

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“We want to keep the best of what we are but also engage students in the best modern ways.” Trips had been made to Christchurch, Wellington and Bay of Plenty to see how schools were trying to be more studentcentred, she said. A master plan was produced in 2014, and now they would work through making the necessary adjustments to that plan before construction started at the school in 2019. “We’ve conducted research around teaching and learning, as well as modern learning environments, but it’s also important we maintain our heritage and tradition,” she said. The school is free to choose what they put the money towards, but it would be centred around “the school and priorities it sets in relation to its vision”. Confirmation of the investment was a

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“huge boost”, she said. “We feel like we’re moving forward as a school, and it’s great to have the support of the ministry.” Certain buildings may be demolished in the rebuilding process, but the school was yet to make those decisions, she said. Mayor Lyn Patterson said the announcement was a great boost for education in the region. “Education is one of the great strengths of Masterton, and this investment in their infrastructure is wonderful news for our community.” Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott said the investment would go a long way towards fixing some of the issues with older buildings at the school. “The redevelopment will modernise the school’s facilities while also maintaining the culture and heritage of the site.”

Dear Sir, If Carterton District Council start allowing Federated Farmers members or any other rate payer to start cherry picking rates they do or don’t want to pay, the council will end up in one hell of a mess (Address to Carterton District Council by Jamie Falloon, Federated Farmers Provincial President, Wairarapa Midweek, May 31). Mr Falloon is confusing work expenses with community responsibilities. The fact dairy farmers contribute huge amounts of money to manage the effluent created by their own cows on their farms, is nothing to do with rates! Every ratepayer needs to share the burden of the amenities we enjoy as Wairarapa residents. Neither I or my children use any of the wonderful playing fields in Wairarapa. I have no footpaths outside my gate, and I am not connected to the town water supply, or sewerage system. I have my own septic tank system that I must maintain. However I don’t try to cherry pick and want to pay only for the facilities I use. Councils in Wairarapa do a wonderful job of balancing the books as best they can. I am sure rate rises are kept to the minimum to carry out the many functions a council must perform. If we want the essentials for a safe living environment we all need to play our part, and pay our part. Alan Wilde Greytown

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Former Wairarapa College students and their partners meeting at Copthorne Resort, Solway Park.

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Class of ’89 back at school BY DEB DONALDSON (formerly Perry)

Queen’s Birthday 2017, and 28 years after leaving Wairarapa College, 60 students from the “Class of ‘89” filed back to Masterton for a year group reunion. People travelled from Australia, and the length and breadth of New Zealand to meet up with long lost classmates - many of whom had not seen each other since leaving school! Friday night was a casual get together for those who had arrived in town, and on Saturday the group had a look around Poto College House, followed by a tour of the hallowed halls of Wai Col. The senior common room was a

favourite of many (copious study hours - or not - spent there!) and everyone was amazed at how the school has changed, but essentially remained the same in the years since we left. Some of the old haunts are certainly missing but there are additional amazing features such as the new hall, which the drama students were wishing was there in their day! Saturday night was the main event with 60 ‘students’ and 20 partners meeting for drinks and dinner at Copthorne Resort Solway Park. They were joined by Alwyn and Hilary Williams and Jim Graydon Mr Williams and Mr Graydon being the

principal and deputy principal respectively over a several of our years at Wai Col. The evening was a fitting end to a fantastic weekend of reminiscing, storytelling, embellishing and plentiful trips down memory lane. The reunion was a HUGE success, but would not have been if people hadn’t made the effort attend. Friendships were rekindled, visits promised and everyone has said they will be back in 10 years’ time. Possibly with a few more grey hairs and wrinkles but no less enthusiasm for a great bunch of people. “Way to go Wai Col, way to go!”

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• Dahlia Tubers - If your soil freezes or gets sodden over winter, lift the tubers so they don’t rot, otherwise, you can leave them alone for a couple of years. If you want to move them or grow something else in the space, you can lift them when the foliage dies down. Gently dig them out of the ground with a strong garden fork, brush o˜ the soil and let them dry o˜ . Trim o˜ the stems and any ÿ ne roots. Place in shallow trays of dry potting mix or sand that covers the tubers but leaves the crown exposed. Label well with colour, height and variety name. Store in a cool dry place and replant in spring.

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Work on your bonsai trees, and receive expert help. Contact Bob Macfarlane, Secretary, for details of location 377 1808 or 027 334 7730 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Sunday 18 June 1.30pm (postponed from May) Garden Barn, High Street, Masterton, Sta˜ Room Topic for discussion ‘Rafts’

• A frost can wipe out pests and diseases and help break up heavy soil but keep frost cloth on hand for those plants it will damage such as citrus and tamarillos. If you forget and they get frosted, don’t cut o˜ any frost-damaged stems or foliage as doing so will encourage a rush of soft new growth which will su˜ er the next cold night.

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members, leucadendrons grow quickly, but are short-lived. In good conditions leucadendrons may live for 15 years or more but will usually show their age. As they deteriorate, old plants become open and leggy and branches turn brown and die. With a little help from the secateurs, most garden varieties look wonderful for 5-10 years. After this, they are best replaced.

Unsurprisingly, leucadendrons look at home in the company of shrubs that share their preference for the dry air and well-drained soil of that region. Our own coastal natives make perfect partners also such as corokia, coprosma, cordyline, carex and festuca – blue grass and Australian natives such as grevillea and banksia. They work well with silver foliage shrubs such as convolvulus cneorum, brachyglottis and astelia. They also complement Mediterranean plants, like lavender, cistus and rosemary – the bright purple winter and spring flowering lavenders make a fantastic show alongside the sunny yellow L. Inca Gold. For extra texture add flaxes and grasses to the mix such as Lomandra.

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Carterton

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Ex-mayor makes mark on LGC

BY DON FARMER

Former Carterton mayor, and NZ First deputy leader Ron Mark, has mounted a no-holds-barred attack on the Local Government Commission’s (LGC) amalgamation proposal for Wairarapa. In a hard-hitting submission presented to the commission in Wellington this week Mr Mark claimed support for the discarded unitary authority proposal had withered partly because projected costs of setting it up had been “deliberately overstated”. “There would have been greater support for that option if the costs had been more accurately represented,” Mr Mark said. He said population forecasts used to substantiate unitary authority unaffordability were “chronically out of date” as all areas of Wairarapa were growing significantly. “There are shortages of rental accommodation and houses are selling within days, if not hours. “Many properties being sold are not even being listed because real estate agents have outside buyers queued and new subdivisions are selling from the plans.” Mr Mark also threw doubt on claims there is strong support for one Wairarapa District Council. “That claim is based on only 1534 submissions of which 644 supported a combined Wairarapa District Council. “This is out of a population of 43,890 so 1.5 per cent of the population is in favour.” Mr Mark said a telephone survey of 500 people that followed on was “even less compelling.” “Barely breaking the 50 per cent margin can hardly be described as indicating strong support,” he said. Mr Mark said there was “huge uncertainty and many unknowns” in the amalgamation proposal with cost savings

based on three existing long term plans. “These would not exist under the new arrangement, a new long term plan would be created.” He suspected that would include many additional projects and some existing plans would be downgraded or dropped altogether. Mr Mark said it was his opinion the LGC review was about creating a process that would result in a “successful amalgamation” going through. That process, he said, was always about managing people away from their aspirations for a unitary authority and selfdetermination. “Any amalgamation which involves concentration and centralisation always results in a reduction in the level of contact

constituents have with their elected representatives, an increase in bureaucracy, a loss of council responsiveness and the degradation of democracy,” Mr Mark said. He said under the amalgamation proposal, with a regional council still in existence, there would be continued confusion and inherent inefficiencies. “Time consuming, expensive processes will continue, particularly in relation to consenting. “Decisions about Wairarapa will still be made by urban-based bureaucrats,” Mr Mark said. The LGC has now completed its submissions hearings on the draft proposal for a Wairarapa District Council. It heard from 55 submitters in person with almost 1200 written submissions.

The good Samaritans that make Carterton tick were celebrated at the Charles Rooking Carter Awards on Saturday night. The awards were created by the Carterton District Council in 1994 to celebrate outstanding volunteer work, business innovation and the achievements of members in the community. Carterton Mayor John Booth was blown away with the high calibre of finalists. “To select 22 finalists for a small provincial town is an astonishing feat, and speaks volumes about what makes this town a wonderful place to live,” he said. There were six winners on the night, including a woman who dedicated 10 years to Keep Carterton Beautiful, a man who has given 16 years of service to the Carterton volunteer Fire Brigade, a former councillor and the youngest current councillor.

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Commission chairman Sir Wira Gardiner said the submissions would help the commission with deliberations on whether to issue a final proposal. If it decides not to press ahead then the amalgamation process comes to a stop and there would be no change in the existing local body structure in Wairarapa. Should the LGC put forward a final proposal then the community can ask for a poll of electors by having 10 per cent of electors in any of the three district council jurisdictions signing a petition. If 50 per cent or more of the votes favour the proposal, amalgamation will go ahead. If 50 per cent do not support a merger, the status quo remains.

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CARTERTON DISTRICT

COUNCIL SNIPPETS CARTERTON COUNCIL VISIT TO ARATOI

Councillor’s and Managers held a values session at Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History recently and were treated to a behind the scenes tour, including the collections store. The Te Marae o Rongotaketake - Redressing our Kahungunu History exhibition was extremely well done and we encourage anyone who has yet to see it to head down to view. The exhibition displays about 200 historical items, including over 70 items from Aratoi’s collection, 11 Gottfried Lindauer portraits of Kahungunu rangatira, several intricate carvings in wood, bone, and celluloid, and a 7-metre-long waka. Various taonga are on loan from museums, such as the Fowler Museum in Los Angeles, Auckland Museum, MTG (Napier), Puke Ariki (New Plymouth), Te Manawa (Palmerston North) and Te From left, Operations Manager Garry Baker, Mayor John Booth, Corporate Services Manager Marty Sebire and Aratoi’s Collections Manager, Bronwyn Reid. Papa (Wellington).

NEW COMMUNITY BBQ FOR CARRINGTON PARK Carrington Park is being further enhanced with the addition of a new community barbeque. The free to use barbeque was installed last week, with the aim of o˜ering community, visitors and all park users a communal cooking space to enjoy. Designed with a weather shelter, the barbeque is available to use all year round.

HOLLOWAY STREET SEATS UNVEILED On Wednesday 17th May the Lions Club Carterton, councillors, local iwi and volunteers from our community o°cially unveiled the Holloway Street Seats. The seats were established in memory of the late Ian Renall, and to recognise the volunteers within the Carterton community who frequently, and generously donate their time and energy to local community projects and groups providing remarkable service to our town and its people.

LIBRARY NEWS JUNE 2017

CARTERTON DISTRICT LIBRARY

The Winter Warmers reading programme will soon be here! Pre-school and intermediate children can get prizes for reading – just by reviewing books in a few words or by drawing a picture. So all you little bookworms, come and join in – registrations open on 12th June and the programme runs for six weeks from 26th June to 4th August.

SUPPORTING EDGECUMBE

All three Wairarapa Mayors have come together to run a combined campaign to encourage fundraising towards the Mayoral Flood Appeal, “Liveable Homes” programme, adopted by Whakat˝ne District Council which is designed to ensure that all homes damaged in April’s ˙oods can be repaired to a habitable standard, regardless of owners’ personal circumstances.

‘Liveable Homes’ is a key initiative for the Whakat˝ne District Recovery project and aims to provide a ‘handup’ for people who don’t have the means to repair their own houses. Preliminary information indicates that there could be up to 240 ˙ood-

damaged houses in the District where the owners will not be able to fund the repair work needed to make their homes liveable again. In most instances, that is because the homes involved are uninsured, or underinsured, most of the properties are in Edgecumbe. The Wairarapa community can support the “Liveable Homes” fund via “givealittle” page www.givealittle. co.nz/cause/ebopmayoralfund.

NEW MAGS VOTE FOR YOUR FAVES CLAREVILLE CEMETARY WELCOMES NATURAL BURIALS From 1st July 2017, Clareville Cemetery will o˜er Natural Burials as an alternative to normal burial options. Carterton District Council has made the decision after numerous enquiries and requests for natural burials. A Natural Burial consists of a burial of a person in a manner that maximises the opportunity for natural decomposition processes to work; Shallow burial, untreated co°ns and local native trees planted over the plot are all part of the Natural Burial method. The council Parks and Reserves team have been preparing the selected site at Clareville Cemetery over the past few

years, whilst working closely with Mark Blackham, founder of the not-for-proÿt Natural Burial Organisation. To encourage the discussion about Natural Burials, the council has invited Mr Blackham to host an information session and help answer questions from the public on Friday 16th June, 11.15am at the Carterton Events Centre. Questions from the information session will be used to compile FAQ on the council website. To attend the information session RSVP trisha@cdc.govt. nz or 06 3794036.

We’re trying out some new magazines. Come in and have a look at the selection, and vote for the ones you’d like us to get regularly. Is there one that you’d like to see on the shelves that we don’t currently have? Let us know!”

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Students prepare to work Wairarapa’s newest youth employment scheme, one of its largest employers and its secondary schools have teamed up to help young people become work-ready. The community partnership (YETE) has launched License to Work (L2W), which is a Youth Employability Programme or YEP. It is designed to prepare young people for the workforce with mentorship from local businesses. L2W, piloted in three other regions, was created following industry concern that young workers lack the transferable qualities, such as communication, problem solving and time management, that are needed to succeed in the workforce. Young L2W participants receive coaching at school to develop employability skills, and complete 20 hours of volunteer work and an 80-hour work experience placement. To begin the 12-month pilot in Wairarapa, YETE has partnered with Trust House and Makoura College, enrolling six of its senior students in the programme. The students are each on placement for one day a week at Trust House venues throughout the region. Laurel Booth, Makoura College careers advisor, said the students’ teachers and classmates have already noticed a difference in their demeanour and confidence since the programme began. “They’re training in areas they are interested in, and can now be trusted to carry out tasks independently,” Ms Booth said. “They are learning what employers expect of them and they enjoy the handson experience.” YETE project lead Josie Whaanga said L2W helps young people develop the seven competencies most valued by

Latysha Joss-Winiata (right) on work experience at the Farriers watched her mentor Samantha Miller.

employers: communication, teamwork, self-management, willingness to learn, thinking skills, resilience and a positive attitude. Students are also guided in areas such as job searching, creating a CV and preparing for a job interview, and learn about health and safety obligations and their rights as employees. New Zealand studies show youth who fail in their first two jobs upon leaving school have a higher chance of long-term unemployment and welfare dependency – making work readiness particularly crucial.

“The skills they are learning are vital for successfully gaining and retaining employment,” Miss Whaanga said. “In their placement, they are learning how these skills apply to every aspect of their role, regardless of their position within the business.” The six Makoura students were selected by YETE for L2W, following consultation with their teachers and whanau. They were then matched with a workplace mentor – a Trust House employee working in the area of the services industry the student is most

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With Wairarapa now sitting at the top of the country’s suicide statistics per capita, Wairarapa DHB has brought an advisory group together in a bold move to address suicide awareness. “Our aim is for people to feel confident and able to ask the questions that matter,” Anna Cardno, communications manager and project lead, said. “Life is tough sometimes. It is not always apparent when people are really struggling and often even when they are, they don’t know how to ask for help.” “We want to make it easier for friends, family and the neighbour down the road to feel okay to ask the right questions when

we think someone might be in trouble,” Ms Cardno said. “Starting a dialogue can be all it takes and our aim with Too many, Wairarapa is to simplify those conversations for people. Asking someone if they’re okay might just be all it takes to change a life.” There is a lot of mental health and depression messaging out there but Too many, Wairarapa aims to bring suicide prevention awareness to a local level. “This is very real, on our doorstep, and we need to be more aware and more equipped. We need to make a difference,” Ms Cardno said.

How you can help If you’re worried that someone might be thinking about suicide, don’t be afraid to ask them directly. If someone has thoughts or feelings about suicide, it’s important to take them seriously. It can be really hard to tell someone you care about that you are feeling suicidal. If someone tells you they are thinking about suicide, thank them for telling you. Invite them to keep talking with you. Let them know there is professional help available to them and encourage them to access it. A person who is thinking about suicide might not ask for help, but that doesn’t mean that help isn’t wanted. They might feel ashamed of how they’re feeling, like they don’t deserve help, or like no-one can help them. People who feel suicidal often feel like they are alone and that their family, whanau and friends would be better off without them. Most people who attempt suicide don’t really want to die, they just want their troubles to go away and often can’t see another way out. Lots of people feel suicidal at some time in their lives. Getting support, being

listened to, finding a connection and a sense of purpose can help them to find a way through. If you know someone who may be in trouble, literally take a minute. Ask the question. It just might change their life.

Some useful free phone helplines These 24/7 free phones are operated by trained counsellors who can help you talk through problems and identify ways of coping. Lifeline: 0800 543 354 Kidsline: 0800 543 754 54 (0800 KIDSLINE) supporting under 18 yrs Youthline: 0800 376 633, free text 234 Whatsup: 0800 942 8787 (supports 5-18 yr olds, 1pm-11pm) Women’s Refuge Crisis Line:0800 733 843 Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 Samaritans: 0800 726 666 Healthline: 0800 611 116 Outline NZ: 0800 688 5463 (0800 OUTLINE) sexuality and gender identity issues

In a crisis or emergency If someone has attempted suicide or you’re worried about their immediate safety, there are several options available: • If they are an immediate physical danger to themselves or others, call 111 and stay with them until support arrives. Make sure you are safe. • Keep them talking. Stay calm and let them know you care. Listen and ask questions without judging. • If they are not in immediate danger, but they are needing help, call your local mental health team 0508 432-432 or go with them to the emergency department at Wairarapa Hospital.

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Messines memory in Featherston

HAYLEY GASTMEIER and CATHERINE ROSSITER-STEAD captured the moment at Featherston’s Messines memorial service at the cenotaph last Wednesday.

The crowd.

South Featherston School pupils Samuel DeRitter and Florian Fjaerestad-Jones with a wreath.

And over there … the New Zealand memorial in Messines, or Mesen, Belgium.

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Crashed car catches fire

At about 5pm on Friday a car rolled off Kokotau Rd in Carterton, and caught fire. The small fire was put out before the Carterton fire engine arrived. A person travelling in the car received minor injuries.

South Wairarapa Acting Mayor Brian Jephson speaking at Wednesday’s service.

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Blaze at incinerator

Car hits pole

At about 5pm on Saturday a car hit a pole on Wright St in Masterton. A police spokesperson said there were no injuries in the crash and the street remained open for traffic afterward.

At about 4.15pm on Saturday there was a fire in the yard of the Masterton railway station on Perry St, started by an incinerator fire. The fire was put out after about six minutes, and no damage was done to the surrounding area. One Masterton fire crew attended the scene.

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The centenary of the Battle of Messines was marked in Featherston with a service at the town’s cenotaph on Wednesday. On June 7, 1917, the New Zealand Division, flanked by a British Division on the left and an Australian Division on the right, crossed the start line in what was arguably the best-prepared attack on the Western Front. One hundred years to the day, the sun broke through the clouds as people of Wairarapa, young and old, remembered the Kiwis who fought, and those who lost their lives. Master of ceremony Lincoln Gould read an account of the battle, in which the New Zealand Division suffered 3700 casualties, 700 of them fatal. “The morning was dark and misty, but the first streaks of dawn just enabled close objectives to be discerned . . . within a few seconds of the proper time the mines were struck . . . and the volcano of jagged-red flashes lit up the forms of our infantry moving over the parapet.” Acting South Wairarapa Mayor Brian Jephson spoke on behalf of Mayor Viv Napier, who was at the commemorations taking place in Messines, Belgium. Mr Jephson said he was heartened to see that the school pupils of the town had turned out to pay their respects. “While our mothers, grandmothers, fathers and grandfathers were not always able or willing to share their stories about the wars, over recent years the commemoration milestones and acknowledgment for those who left New Zealand and fought on our behalf has increased, as it should.” He said it was fitting that Messines and Featherston were twin towns and had a strong connection. Mr Jephson thanked the people of Messines “for watching over the graves of

Kuranui College student Gavin Hosnell, giving a scripture reading. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

South Featherston School pupils Samuel DeRitter and Florian Fjaerestad-Jones making their way to the cenotaph with a wreath. PHOTO/CATHERINE-ROSSITER-STEAD

New Zealand’s brave young men that died in this foreign land”. Councillor Colin Olds read out a speech written to the people of South Wairarapa by Messines Mayor Sandy Evrard. “Today in Messines we gather around the New Zealand Memorial and the Messines Ridge British Cemetery to commemorate those men and women who fought and died for our freedom. “Because of their sacrifice today we live in

a free country.” RSA committee member Jean McDowall spoke on behalf of Featherston RSA President Mark Bateman. “So tenacious were the New Zealanders who fought in that fateful campaign that they are said to have crossed no-man’s land before the German gunners had even begun to respond.” However, eventually no mercy was shown from the enemy, who dealt “crushing blows”

St Teresa’s School student Asta Lanceley-Stokes, reading a verse of In Flanders Fields. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

to the troops. Featherston school pupils led the crowd in singing the New Zealand National Anthem in te reo Maori. Among those laying wreaths were Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott, South Featherston School with a wreath made by Room 2 pupils, and the Anzac Club Society and Heritage Society.

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

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Winter is a time for roasts, of which Greytown Butchery has a great selection ready to pop into your oven. For lamb lovers there are traditional whole lamb legs, as well as boneless rolled shoulders seasoned with rosemary & pepper. Also a selection of mini lamb roasts which are quick & easy for smaller roasts & great for one or two people. Ezy carve boneless lamb is a huge favourite. From butterflied lamb legs to mini primal roasts, there are sizes to suit all your, or your family’s needs. If instead you’re feeling like a traditional roast beef, roast pork, succulent roast chicken prepared various ways, or game meat roasts, you are sure to find them all at Greytown Butchery.

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

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Budgets and businesses Finance Minister Steven Joyce came to Greytown last week to speak about the Budget. Mr Joyce was hosted by the Wairarapa Chamber of Commerce.

Mr Joyce warms to his topic.

Mike Hewison of Eastern Consulting, South Wairarapa deputy mayor Brian Jephson and Andrew Wright of Mela Juice.

Corrie James of Tumu ITM and Jennifer Taylor of Taylor Corporate Solutions.

Taratahi chief executive Arthur Graves, left, Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, Wairarapa Chamber of Commerce general manager Catherine Rossiter-Stead, and Mediaworks Wairarapa general manager Wendy Morrison.

Sean Stafford of ANZ, Wairarapa Chamber of Commerce chairman.

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Health promotion activities this month Junk Free June… Go Junk Free, for more information go to our Cansoc facebook page.

Carterton mayor John Booth speaks to Finance Minister Steven Joyce.

Lymphoedema Education and Support Group 28th June 5-7pm at the Centre All interested invited. Speaker is Mary Needham, local Registered Nurse & Laser Therapist talks about the benefits of laser therapy in managing lymphoedema.

Events All Welcome to the Cancer Society Mid- Winter Pop Up Xmas Shop in Greytown 24th/25th June 9-4pm Xmas workshops also available see our facebook page for details or ph Sandra at the Centre. Mid-winter trailer load of firewood raffle Tickets on sale NOW at the Centre.

Cycling America Coast to Coast: Peter Caldwell is a cancer survivor highlighting his recovery and raising awareness of cancer. Support him on his givealittle page: Watch his progress on our facebook page.

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ANNUAL PLAN UPDATE: SWDC submissions for the Annual Plan have come in and we were delighted to receive so many, over 105, covering 400 points. This is a great outcome and demonstrates to us that people in the South Wairararpa are passionate about and want to have a say in how our district develops. Hearings for submissions were held on 31 May at Council offices in Martinborough and Council deliberated on the submissions on 1 June. Submissions were in favour of free swimming for adults and children in the three South Wairarapa Council swimming pools, accelerating the implementation of the wastewater irrigation plan for the district, deferring some roading rehabilitation for one year and redirecting funds instead to footpaths, footpath maintenance and road crossings and building a new dog pound in Featherston.

SOUTH WAIRARAPA COMMUNITY BOARDS In the South Wairarapa there is a Community Board for each ward: Featherston, Martinborough and Greytown. The Community Boards are made up of four elected community representatives plus two Councillors.

FEATHERSTON COMMUNITY BOARD UPDATE – BRENDA WEST, CHAIR

When the Featherston Community Board was appointed in 2016, we were all fresh off the block so I made sure we were a team of people who would work well together, because that’s what it takes to run a community. We’ve spent time getting to better know our businesses, people, schools, churches, amenities and events. Every six weeks we meet and have workshops, working on the best way to communicate with Council, passing on feedback from the Featherston community in a factual and positive way and in turn passing information back to the community from Council on key issues and questions. Everyone on the Featherston Community Board is passionate about our community and are thoroughly enjoying being the liaison group to SWDC and making sure we are aware of and are keeping Featherston’s best interests at heart.

MARTINBOROUGH COMMUNITY BOARD UPDATE

– VICTORIA READ, DEPUTY CHAIR The philosophy of “Community Boards as equal partners” is one that we support. Our board believes that community boards should be involved in local placeshaping as partners to the South Wairarapa District Council. A Community Boards success has its roots in communication and connection. Our board believes its role is to facilitate community connection and we do this through

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grants and support for local programmes and events. Communication and consultation are more challenging. While we all personally have a broad reach in the community, we are hampered (as Council is), by lack of available funds, from engaging into deeper more meaningful consultation. Our board’s approach is generally to work closely with Council to achieve great outcomes for our community. This approach has been very effective in particular with the construction of the Waihinga Centre and the successful bids for UFB rollout in our area. We are currently working together on a destination playground and outdoor event space for stage two of the Waihinga Centre. With regards to the proposed amalgamation of the Wairarapa Councils, our board would like to see a robust process around the formation of the Community Board Terms of Reference – in short – a conversation of equals.

GREYTOWN COMMUNITY BOARD UPDATE – LEIGH HAY, CHAIR

The Greytown Community Board represents and acts as an advocate for the interests of the Greytown Ward communities. We play a key role in engaging with community groups. We also support local businesses and Tourism to Greytown which helps boost economic growth. We support non-profit organisations for essential social services or a recreational, cultural, educational or sporting purpose located or operating in the Greytown Ward of the South Wairarapa District. We consult and advocate on the communities behalf with the SWDC on a wide range of issues such as the historic zone, historic trees, parks, reserves, local amenities, footpaths and roading. We submit to annual plans and long term plans. We have a Youth representative on our board to ensure those views are heard. We use seed funding and joint ventures to support local initiatives such as the Rail Trail, Greytown After 5, the Country Market, Cobblestones Museum, MENZ Shed and the Summer Swimming Programme. In addition we manage the Main St Beautification Programme and take responsibility for the Greytown Emergency Planning. We consult with local communities to ensure our heritage and history is respected while allowing us to grow and prosper as a town. To see who represents your community and to get in touch, visit swdc.govt.nz/contact-a-communityboard-member

WAIRARAPA HELPING OUT EDGECUMBE In May the Whakatane District Council unanimously approved the ‘Liveable Homes’ programme, which is designed to ensure that all homes damaged in April’s floods can be repaired to a habitable standard, regardless of owners’ personal circumstances. ‘Liveable Homes’ is a key initiative for the Whakatane District Recovery Project and aims to provide a ‘hand-up’ for people who don’t have the means to repair their own houses.

Edgecumbe flooding 2017. Preliminary information indicates that there could be up to 240 flood-damaged houses in the District where the owners will not be able to fund the repair work needed to make their homes liveable again. In most instances, that is because the homes involved are uninsured, or under-insured, most of the properties are in Edgecumbe. The recovery team are gathering support from the local construction industry, and individual qualified tradespeople, to lead teams of volunteers who will undertake the work necessary to make flooddamaged homes habitable again. Whakatane Mayor, Tony Bonne says around 40% of flood damaged homes are either under insured or uninsured. “For the survival of this community we have launched this unique project ‘Liveable Homes’. The Mayoral fund is going to be used both for this project and also for those cases that really need assistance.” “I have been overwhelmed with the support of New Zealand over our disaster. There are a lot of funds coming in tagged for the Liveable Home project via our Give a Little page, as this is estimated to cost around $70,000 per home. This is to get the home liveable, not replaced.” All three Wairarapa Mayors have come together to run a combined campaign to encourage fundraising through www.givealittle.co.nz/ cause/ebopmayoralfund. SWDC acting mayor, Brian Jepson says all three councils will use their varied channels to encourage people to donate to this cause. “If every Wairarapa person donated one dollar to this Give a Little page then as a combined region we could raise $40,000 for them.” Carterton District Council Mayor, John Booth says a small country combining our efforts could make a real difference to the community of Edgecumbe. “We need to step up as a community to help the people of Edgecumbe in their time of need. We could all be affected by a significant event at some stage. New Zealand is a relatively small country; we can all lean on each other in times of need, no matter where we live.” Masterton District Council Mayor, Lyn Patterson says it is important that we keep supporting the people of Edgecumbe. “Even though they are no longer in the media spotlight. There is a great deal of work to be done there and I’m sure our community will dig deep to help out.” If you have questions about this project contact Barbara.gavan@swdc.govt.nz

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Looking after elders Age Concern is raising awareness of elder abuse during Elder Abuse Awareness Week from June 15-22. The week beings on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, June 15. Something many people find shocking is that elder abuse often happens with in families in New Zealand.

Unfortunately Age Concern elder abuse statistics show that: 75 per cent of alleged abusers are family members 50 per cent of the alleged abusers are adult children or grandchildren. Alleged abusers are as likely to be female as male. Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive, Stephanie Clare, says that the shame or stigma often means people don’t always report abuse happening within their family. “This is one of the reasons it stays hidden. Many older people feel ashamed their own flesh and blood are treating them badly, so they won’t talk about it,” she said. Age Concern have an average of eight calls per day about older people suspected of being abused or neglected. In three quarters of these cases, abuse or neglect is confirmed. “We know that’s just the tip of the iceberg. But it doesn’t have to be this way,” Ms Clare said. “The more people understand about elder abuse and what they can do to stop it, the better.” Stephanie

Clare says that although Age Concern receives over 2000 referrals of elder abuse every year, including financial, psychological, physical abuse, they know that their services can make a difference. Age Concern’s elder abuse and neglect prevention (EANP) teams work closely with older people and their families to resolve issues of abuse and ensure it does not reoccur. But Ms Clare says everybody needs to keep an eye out for elder abuse in our communities. “Don’t let fear of meddling in someone else’s business stop you from voicing your concern. It is time to stop elder abuse in our communities and if we all pull together we can achieve this,” she said. “We need people to stand up and challenge disrespectful attitudes towards older people, by promoting respect. “We need to love and support them, honour their wisdom, encourage them to make their own decisions and let them set their own pace.” If you suspect an older person is not being treated well or want to report abuse please visit www.ageconcern.org. nz for the contact details of the nearest Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Service. New Zealanders can also show support by donating to Age Concern www.ageconcern.org.nz.

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A woman was trapped after a crash in Masterton involving two vehicles on Friday night. At about 6.30pm two cars collided at the intersection of West Bush Rd and Ngaumutawa Rd, directly outside the Solway train station. The trapped woman was freed by firefighters, and was taken to hospital by an ambulance in a serious but stable condition. The road was briefly closed while emergency services – which included two fire engines and two police cars –attended the scene.

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Rebecca Mahoney and trophy, with her daughter Amber, 9, at the awards last week. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Mahoney Supreme Champion SPORTS AWARDS BY GARY CAFFELL

Her rugby refereeing exploits led to Rebecca Mahoney being a popular winner of the Supreme Champion trophy at last night’s 2017 Wairarapa Times-Age sports awards held at Copthorne Solway Park. The former two-times winner of the Women’s Rugby World Cup only made the transition from playing to refereeing in 2015 and her rise up the ranks has been spectacular. Already Mahoney has controlled two grand finals of the national women’s inter-provincial championship, became the first female referee to control a domestic first-class men’s fixture in New Zealand, refereed her first 15-a-side international, a match between Japan and Hong Kong in Hong Kong, and officiated on the women’s world sevens tour. She was also a finalist for the Referee of the Year trophy at the New Zealand rugby awards held in Auckland last December. Mahoney was one of 15 category winners in the reckoning for the Supreme Champion award, having taken away the Senior Official of the Year trophy earlier in the night.

Seth Rance, who made his Blacks Cap debut in the recent tri-series in Ireland, won the Senior Sports Personality of the Year after being the joint highest wickettaker in the McDonald’s Super Smash for 2016-17, a consistently strong performer in the Ford Trophy and a member of the 2016 New Zealand emerging players squad. The versatile Kate Sims, a star in swimming and cricket, was named Youth Sports Personality of the Year, the junior individual award went to Louis Oliver, who has achieved excellent results in swimming and athletics, and the disabled award went to athlete Josh Taylor, winner of two gold medals at the national secondary schools’ championships. For the sport of hockey, the 2017 awards provided many memorable moments. The Dalefield men’s team was named Senior Sports Team of the Year after winning the Wellington premier division title for a history-making second time, their coach, Willie Schaefer, taking away the Coach of the Year trophy and their manager, Mike Van Woerkom, the Volunteer of the Year trophy. Ross Linton, manager of the New Zealand barefoot water skiing team, won

Wairarapa Times-Age Sports Awards Supreme Champion Rebecca Mahoney, soon after she made the switch to refereeing in 2015. PHOTO/FILE

the Administrator of the Year award and Junior Official of the Year went to Georgia Wilson, who umpires senior grade hockey and has also officiated at national age group level. Wairarapa Paddlers whose members have made such a big impact on the national canoe polo stage won the Sports Club of the Year trophy. Their winning of the Central Districts Twenty20 title was a major feather in the cap of the Wairarapa girls under-18 cricket side which won the Youth Team of the Year while the Junior Team of the Year is the Masterton Swimming Club’s team which competed with considerable success in the under-12 section at the national junior festival. Taking out the College of the Year trophy was Solway College which launched its own equestrian academy while the Primary School of the Year

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All the awards winners Jade Cvetkov covered the Wairarapa Times-Age Sports Awards.

Supreme Award winner Rebecca Mahoney with Seamus Boyer, editor of the Wairarapa Times-Age.

Guest speaker Andrew Hore, former All Black.

Louis Oliver, Junior Sports Personality of the Year, receives his award from Julie-Anne Cockburn, from Breadcraft.

Solway College principal Elizabeth Rogerson and student Amy Rossiter-Stead accept the College of the Year Award.

Willie Schaefer of Dalefield men’s hockey team, Coach of the Year.

Jason Osborne from Osborne Group presents Charlotte Murray and Charlie O’Connell, of the Masterton Swimming Club Junior Festival Team, with the Junior Sports Team of the Year Award.

Josh Taylor, disabled Sports Personality of the Year, receives his award from Brent Stewart, general manager at Mitre 10 Mega.

Jemma Gallon, left, manager at Stirling Sports, presents Gemma Sims and Katherine Van Woerkom of the Wairarapa U18 Girls Cricket Team with the Youth Sports Team of the Year award.

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A life of drag racing honoured at awards BY GARY CAFFELL

Bob Wilton has had almost two decades at the helm of Masterton Motorplex Drag Racing Club and he’s as mad keen on the sport as he ever was. In fact, the winner of the Lifetime Achievement trophy at last night’s 2017 Wairarapa Times-Age sports awards is already planning to make his club’s 20th anniversary celebrations something special. He is working with prospective funders to support the construction of a new burn-out pad at their internationally-acclaimed drag strip alongside Hood aerodrome. “I like to go down to the drag strip most days ... there’s always something to keep me busy,” Wilton said in an interview before he left for Australia to attend the 50th national drag racing championships in Brisbane. “It’s well and truly in my blood, I love it now as much as I ever have.” These days, Wilton’s involvement in drag racing is strictly administrative but back in the early 1980’s he was no mean competitor himself, holding several national records. He gave up racing and turned to administration after a bad accident which left his car pretty much a wreck. Drag racing events were once held on Dixon street in Masterton but its popularity grew to the point where it became patently obvious that a better venue was required. When a site at Hood aerodrome became available, it was quickly snapped up. For almost a decade, Masterton Motorplex successfully held meetings there but in early 2008 came the news that Eagle Air was about to provide an air service from Hood and that the drag strip, and the club,

Full list of winners Senior Sports Personality: Seth Rance. Youth Sports Personality: Kate Sims Junior Sports Personality: Louis Oliver Disabled Sports Personality: Josh Taylor Administrator of the Year: Ross Linton. Coach of the Year: Willie Schaefer. Senior Official of the Year: Rebecca Mahoney. Junior Official of the Year: Georgia Wilson. Volunteer of the Year: Mike Van Woerkom. Senior Sports Team of the Year: Dalefield men’s hockey.

Bob Wilton at the new Masterton Motorplex dragstrip in 2013.

could be destined for the scrap heap. That pushed Wilton and his committee to start looking seriously at constructing an international standard track which would be the envy of all other drag racing clubs throughout the country. There was considerable work to do, including raising the funds required to make it happen. The bill for the facility grew to over $3m by the time it all came to fruition. “It was tough, really tough, to keep the funds coming but we had some terrific support from the local community and people like (former Masterton mayor) Bob Francis worked their butts off to help us bring it all together ... it’s amazing to think what was achieved in such a short space of time.” Come February 2014, over 3000 fans

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were there to watch the country’s first-ever purpose-built track opened and more than 200 cars create an atmosphere which Wilton himself described as “petrolhead heaven”. The 850-metre long track included an uphill run off and was the country’s widest at 20m and had the largest concrete “launch pad” at 155m. In short, it was pretty much state of the art stuff, an incredible monument to all those who had worked so tirelessly to make it happen and huge boon to the Masterton and Wairarapa economy. “I still pinch myself to think that we’ve got a world class drag strip here in Masterton ... now we need to make sure we value it and keep improving it so that it’s always something we can be proud of,” Wilton said.

Youth Sports Team of the Year: Wairarapa under-18 girls cricket. Junior Sports Team of the Year: Masterton Swimming Club Junior Festival team. Sports Club of the Year: Wairarapa Paddlers. College of the Year: Solway College. Primary School of the Year: Hadlow. People’s Choice: Janice Leighton. Lifetime Achievement Award: Bob Wilton. Supreme Champion Award: Rebecca Mahoney.

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TALES from the tours

Lions vs Wairarapa-Bush

Lochore’s trio of tours Sir Brian Lochore first took on the Lions in Masterton at the tender age of 18 when he was “14 stone wringing wet”, writesJake Beleski.

“We were a pretty good side in those When it comes to tales of previous British days, and had gone very close in a Lions tours, one man has more stories to (Ranfurly) Shield game just prior to or tell than most. after that match,” he said. Sir Brian Lochore had the honour of “We were a strong side and gave them competing for Wairarapa-Bush against as much as they gave us.” the Lions on three separate tours, as well There were no opportunities missed as playing five tests against the visitors. in the test series, however, with the All Picked to represent Wairarapa-Bush Blacks completing a 4-0 series sweep of in 1959 at the tender age of 18, one of the tourists. Lochore’s first challenges was taking on By the time the 1971 tour rolled the visiting Lions side. around, Lochore had retired from It was always going to be a tough ask representative rugby and thought he for someone who was “about 14 stone would only be an interested wringing wet”, Lochore said. spectator when the Lions “I do remember the first one arrived in Wairarapa. quite vividly because I was only But that all changed when 18, and to get in the Wairarapathe Wairarapa-Bush selectors Bush side at that stage was a came calling. surprise. “It came as a little bit of a “I guess it was a formidable surprise in 1971, because I had challenge for an 18-year-old to retired from representative be playing against the Lions.” rugby at that point, but was An early injury to their first still playing club rugby. five-eighth meant Wairarapa“There was an injury or Bush played most of the match suspension to one of the locks with “14-and-a-half men”, as 1959 Tour. and they didn’t have any big injury replacements were not men in the Wairarapa or Bush permitted at the time. to take on that role, so they asked if I The Lions ran away 37-11 winners in the match played at Solway Showgrounds, would play.” The Lions came away with a convincing and one man in particular left a lasting 27-6 win that day, but Lochore said he impression on Lochore. thoroughly enjoyed the experience. “Probably the one that springs to mind Two weeks later he took his return to is Tony O’Reilly, who played in that game. representative rugby one step further, “He was not only a great rugby player agreeing to play for the All Blacks in the but went on to be a very, very rich third test after an injury crisis struck. person.” The Lions also won that match, 13-3 in O’Reilly was a terrier on the wing for Wellington, and with it claimed their only the Lions, and also played 29 tests for series win in New Zealand to date. Ireland. When asked if representing Lochore made his test debut for the All Wairarapa-Bush against the Lions holds Blacks on the 1963/64 tour to the United a special place in his heart, Lochore said Kingdom, and by the time the Lions his appreciation of the event was mainly arrived for their next tour in 1966, he had for what the people around him got to been made captain. experience. Wairarapa-Bush played the Lions only “I was lucky enough to play quite a lot four days before the second test match, of test matches, but in saying that, yes and Lochore took the field despite his they did, and they still do. commitments with the All Blacks. “Particularly for people who never get “We always played for our province, higher than playing provincial rugby, it even if it was three or four days before a was the biggest game they’d ever played. test match. “Now, for the guys who play Super “It’s light years away from what goes Rugby but are not able to break into on these days.” the All Blacks, it will have the same Wairarapa-Bush came agonisingly meaning.” close to a major upset that day at Lochore said he was reluctant to Memorial Park, before the Lions claimed predict what might transpire in the a narrow 9-6 win. upcoming test series, but was thrilled to For Lochore, it was a missed see the level of excitement the tour has opportunity.

Lochore contests a lineout against Geoff Evans of the Lions in 1971. PHOTOS/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE/TIMES-AGE

Brian Lochore on 1971 tour.

generated across the country. “I’d have to say I’m very aware most New Zealanders are looking forward to the series. “I see this as a big challenge for the All Blacks, and as a New Zealander I hope they come out on top.” - This article is the final feature of a 12part collaboration between the TimesAge and the Wairarapa Archive telling stories of the times the British Lions have played in Wairarapa.

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VET CHAT – LEPTOSPIROSIS

Vet Services Wairarapa has seen a number of cases of leptospirosis this autumn. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can cause illness in most of our farmed, pest and pet animals, and in us. This is a disease that people can catch from animals, even animals that don’t appear to be infected. Because the bacteria survives well in water, you often see outbreaks of this disease following flooding events or periods of high rainfall.

Luckily there is a vaccine available for sheep and cattle. However, if animals are vaccinated after they have been infected they can still shed bacteria. Animals that have not previously been vaccinated need a shot and a booster one month apart, followed by an annual booster. Dairy cattle should all be on a vaccination program starting from 4-6 weeks of age. This is because the chance of dairy farm workers being exposed to In its early stages, leptospirosis in urine is higher than for other types people feels like a bad case of the flu. of livestock. For sheep and for beef If not treated promptly with antibiotics, cattle, contact your veterinarian if it can cause serious complications up you would like to set up a vaccination to organ failure and death, or program to protect your animals. chronic fatigue. The bacteria lives in the kidneys and Unfortunately the leptospirosis vaccine is shed into the urine. People can get available for dogs does not protect in contact with the disease by contact against the leptospirosis strains carried by sheep, cattle and pigs. with animal urine, home butchering sheep or wild deer or pigs, or handling The leptospirosis vaccine for dogs abortions or afterbirths. protects against a strain carried by rats and mice, but this strain is not In sheep and cattle leptospirosis shows as deaths in young animals or common in the Wairarapa so we don’t abortions in adult animals. Outbreaks routinely recommend this vaccine. If you have questions about leptospirosis in sheep and cattle sometimes start in dogs, contact your veterinarian. after exposure to wild pigs or deer.

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THURSDAY,JUNE 15 Eat-n-Greet: At St James Union Church, 116 High St, Masterton, in the church hall. Come along for a fabulous meal, meet new friends and great entertainment. A different entertainment each month. All very much welcome. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (Carterton), behind the Clocktower, at 1.20 pm. Call Pauline Hodgson 379-5923. Drop in Centre: Pop in for a cuppa and a chat, gold coin donation for tea/coffee and a biscuit, 2-4pm, at St Johns Hall, Main St, Greytown. Call Bronwyn Hallot (06) 304-8442 or (027) 228-8651 or Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Oasis Network Inc: A free service for all people who need advocacy and support for their mental health issues and well-being. Mon-Fri 10am3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Mums & Bubs Fit: Open to everyone, 10am. For details text ‘Fit Mums’ to (027) 349-8962. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30 pm, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton. Tai chi for Health: Martinborough, St John’s Hall, 9.30-10.30am. FRIDAY,JUNE 16 Just Us: From 7.30pm, awesome female duo from Taranaki, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Dance: At Carterton Club, Broadway, at 7.30pm. Call Liz 379-5108. St Matthew’s Connect Group: 9.30-11am, informal, coffee and speaker, St Matthew’s Community Hall, Church St, Masterton. Call Yvonne 377-4929, Wendy 378-0035 or parish office 370-8589. Gentle Yoga: 9.30-10.30am, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.3010.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Norma Wilton 377-3165. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton. MONDAY,JUNE 19 Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Play from 7.30pm, Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm Featherston

Community Centre. Call Val (06) 308-9203 . Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), school terms only, kids wrestling classes, adults and kids sports/groups training available, 5-8 years 5.30-6.15pm, 8 and over and new to wrestling 6.15-7.30pm First class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880. Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year 10), 6.30-8.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 377-0687. TUESDAY,JUNE 20 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton, at 7pm. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet at the Carterton Convention Centre at 7.45pm. Call Lesley Hurst 378-8801. Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 6.30pm at Cameron Community House, Church St, Masterton. Call 0508 425-2666. Drop-in Centre: Pop in for a cuppa and a chat, gold coin donation for tea/coffee and a biscuit, 2-4pm, at St Johns Hall, Main St, Greytown. Call Bronwyn Hallot (06) 304-8442 or 027 2288651 or Pam Lloyd (06) 304-7997. Sit & Be Fit: gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. This is combined with Drop-in club. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: 7.30pm, at the Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon, at Red Star Sports Association, 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511, or Hugh 377-4880. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Carterton Playcentre: 9-noon, Belvedere Rd (next to Howard Booth Park). Call 379-7875. Dance Fitness Classes: Greytown, school terms only, with Justine Eldred at Kuranui College Dance Studio, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Justine (0274) 761-996. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 370-8844. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, Carterton, open by appointment. Call 379-7827 or 379-9021. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Martinborough: Martinborough Primary School Hall. Under-12s at 5-6pm. Call Corina Ngatai (027)432-6870. All at 6pm. Call Anna Börjesson (021) 163-8867. Toy Library: Masterton -10am-noon, rear of YMCA,

162 Dixon St; Featherston: 10am-noon, in the Community Centre, 24 Wakefield St. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association Croquet at 1pm for 1.15pm start at clubrooms behind the Clock Tower, Carterton. Call Helen Smith (06) 3048840 or Stella Smith 379-9259. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Norma Wilton 377-3165. WEDNESDAY,JUNE 21 Heart Help Group: Join us for information and sharing, 4-5pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Kit (06) 370-3890. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), kids wrestling classes, term time only, 5.30pm, 5 to 8 years, 6.15pm, 8 and over, first class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Longbush Playgroup: 9.30am-noon, school terms only, 1135 Longbush Rd, Masterton. Call Eileen (06) 372-7861. Westside Playcentre: 9-noon, 165 Renall St, Masterton. Call 378-2224. Martinborough Playcentre: 9-noon, 38 Venice St. Call (06) 306-9068. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Wairarapa Asthma Society Inc: South Wairarapa, Easy Breathers Gentle Exercise Group, 10.30-11.30am, at the St John rooms. Call Sylvia 377-1175 or Cathy (027) 359-3625. Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm. Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 022-31893. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 3796827 or (027) 319-9814. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Chair Yoga: At Wairarapa Village, 140 Chapel St, Masterton. Gentle movements, 9.30am. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Featherston: Primary School Hall, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804. Masterton Petanque Club: From 5.30pm, at Masterton Bowling Club, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Graeme 378-7331. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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Logan mixes up a treat Loganberries.

What do you get when you cross a raspberry and a blackberry? A loganberry! They’re named after the horticulturist James Logan, who accidentally created this new hybrid. The fruit have a slightly elongated shape like a blackberry but are a dark purplish red colour, similar to raspberries. Loganberries are soft, tangy and juicy and can be used in desserts, crumbles, cakes and drinks as well as turned into richly coloured jams and jellies. Or perhaps loganberry glazed pork chops? And of course, loganberries can be enjoyed fresh with lashings of cream! Loganberries are an ideal berry for growing at home, as they’re hard to ﬁnd in supermarkets and green grocers as they don’t transport or store well.

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No transport issues when they’re growing in your backyard! The berries might not even make it back into the house... Loganberries grow best in cool to warm temperate zones. They are a ‘brambleberry’ which grow on canes up to 1.5 m tall. To make maintenance easier (and promote a better harvest), loganberries can be grown up between 2 wires on a T-shaped trellis. Look out for thornless varieties of loganberry, which will create a much less painful berry growing experience! During autumn, cut back to ground level the canes that have borne fruit, leaving fresh, newer canes to grow and provide fruit next summer. Do this each year to avoid the canes getting messy and out of control. Loganberries prefer a slightly acidic, moist rich soil. Before planting, improve the soil with a concentrated source of rich organic matter like Yates® Thrive® Natural Blood & Bone and then reapply around the root zone every 8 weeks from spring to autumn to promote lots of healthy cane growth, a strong root system and lots of plump, juicy berries. Yates® Thrive® Natural Blood & Bone is also boosted with New Zealand seaweed, which encourages strong root development and improved plant health. Fruit protection tip: birds will enjoy loganberries as much as you, so some bird netting may be required to protect your developing crop.

A winter wonderland carpet

Alyssum is commonly grown as a pretty little filler in amongst other flowers in pots and garden beds. It may not usually take centre stage and is often taken for granted, however alyssum is a very worthy plant to grow and makes a gorgeous border plant even when grown on its own. Yates Alyssum ‘Carpet of Snow’ is a long lasting and hardy annual that is smothered in masses of tiny honey scented white flowers. In warm and temperate zones during June it’s as easy as scattering seed direct where they are to grow and only just covering with 2 mm of loose soil or Yates Black Magic® Seed Raising Mix. Firm down and keep the soil moist while the seeds germinate (which takes around 2 weeks) and the seedlings establish. In cool zones look for seedlings of white alyssum in your local garden centre. Yates Alyssum ‘Carpet of Snow’ grows to a petite 10 cm tall and will start flowering 2 months after sowing. Here are some beautiful combinations with white alyssum to tempt you: • Plant mauve violas together with alyssum in a trough or window box to create a compact and lovely pastel display. • Combine lemon yellow trailing pansies with alyssum in a hanging basket. The pansies will spill beautifully over the basket edge and the alyssum adds a soft fullness. • In a garden bed or large pot, plant purple salvias at the rear and a swathe of white alyssum at the front. Too pretty! • Plant white, purple and pink alyssum varieties together for a mass of colour. Before sowing seed or transplanting seedlings,

Alyssum.

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enrich the soil or potting mix beforehand by incorporating some Yates Dynamic Lifter® Organic Plant Food. It adds valuable organic matter which benefits soil structure, encourages earthworms and beneficial soil microorganisms and helps hold moisture in the soil. It will also provide organic slow release nutrients to the alyssum as they establish. Protect seedlings from damaging snails and slugs with a light sprinkling of Yates Baysol® Snail & Slug Bait and then feed the alyssum plants every week with Yates Thrive® Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food. It will encourage strong healthy plants and lots of snowy white flowers. Trim the plants back regularly to help keep them tidy and encourage new growth and flowers. Did you know? Alyssum attracts beneficial insects into the garden, so it’s pretty and clever too!

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Country honours list Federated Farmers president William Rolleston says he is delighted with the number of rural Queen’s Birthday Honours list that have rural connections. “The number of Queen’s Birthday Honours which have an agricultural connection shows the signiﬁcant contribution farmers and agribusiness continue to play in New Zealand. “These awards recognise contributions in science and innovation, mental health, business and the environment indicating the diversity of eﬀort in the rural community,” Dr Rolleston said. Overall, there were 13 people associated with the rural sector honoured. Wendy McGowan ONZM for services to rural women Mrs McGowan is president and chairperson of Federated Farmers Meat and Fibre section for the Rotorua/Taupo Province.

Doug Avery MNZM for services to agriculture and mental health. Mr Avery has developed drought-prooﬁng farming systems and has spoken about them to audiences around New Zealand, Australia and Argentina. In 2011, his family won the South Island Farmer of the Year.

Mr Nick Pyke MNZM for services to the arable industry. Mr Pyke is Chief Executive at the Foundation For Arable Research (FAR). AR). His contributions have seen New Zealand’s arable industry being recognised as a world leader in a number of areas such as cereal, ryegrass, vegetable seed and clover yield, and sustainability.

Lesley Rhodes CNZM for services to science and marine farming. Dr Rhodes is a Senior Scientist with the Cawthron Institute since 1994 and been involved in programmes which have revolutionised the management of marine algal blooms and biotoxins in shellﬁsh internationally, ensuring New Zealand’s seafood exports meet international food safety standards.

Maxine Simmons CNZM for services to science, particularly biotechnology. Ms Simmons was a member of the Foundation for Research Science and Technology Board and started ICP Bio, developed and marketed products for animal breeding - pregnancy kits, hormone, ovulation enhancers and embryo transfer solutions.

Rebecca Keoghan MNZM for services to business, particularly the dairy industry. Mrs Keoghan is Business Manager at Landcorp Farming Ltd and responsible for the strategic development and management of ﬁve large dairy farms in Westland. Peter MacGregor MNZM for services to Maori and agriculture. Mr MacGregor held various positions within the Department of Maori Aﬀairs in the 1970s and 1980s. He developed the Joint Working Agreement between the then Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and Te Puni Kokiri.

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Arbor Day well planted this year New Zealanders committed to planting 14,784 native trees for Arbor Day on Monday, June 5, the most on record for tree planting in New Zealand on a given day. The count was undertaken by Trees That Count, an ambitious campaign which aims to inspire and unite New Zealanders to plant 4.7 million native trees in 2017, that’s one tree for every New Zealander. Funded by The Tindall Foundation, and delivered by the Project Crimson Trust in partnership with Pure Advantage and the Department of Conservation, Trees That Count is empowering New Zealanders to invest in our native environment at a time where the eﬀects of climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. Native planting eﬀorts were recorded up the down the country, bringing people together from a range of cultures, both young and old, Trees That Count project director, Tanya Hart said. “That’s the fantastic thing about Arbor

These trees south of Greytown planted on the ÿ rst Arbor Day. PHOTO/FILE

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9 LETTERS ASTRONAUT GLASSWARE

2 digits: 03 05 15 65 3 digits: 070 079 086 140 307 522 752 797 814 995 4 digits: 0140 0175 0825 4344 8274 8470 5 digits: 0788738490 7 digits: 4278198 5775089 8 digits: 02024757 70043354 73047709 88508470

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6 LETTERS ALTARS KNEELS MARBLE PAROLE SNAILS UNCURL UNFURL WASHES

5 LETTERS ADIEU ALICE AWAIT CHARS CHIRP EMBOW JIBED RISKS SMUTS

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For Sale

MASTERTON PARK BOWLING CLUB

property, call us today! $265 rental 46WeKippenberger St have preapproved

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tenants waiting for a home.

$285 St St $295 15 47 Jeans Michael

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DAIRY FARM STAFF WANTED

A leading local company in the building industry requires a person for sales and quoting with an opportunity to move further into Management. Requires an energetic person prepared to work hard to take responsibility and move ahead. Good computer literacy also required.

We are looking for experienced, reliable and honest farm staff to join our team. You will be competent in all aspects of Dairy farming including milking, operating tractors, riding quads, effluent management etc. We are 5 mins from Carterton, milking 1000 cows, a three bedroom cottage is available. Current drivers licence is necessary. Start date negotiable.

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Employment

Masterton Host Waipoua Lions Firewood No 1 Raffle Results

POSSUM TRAPPER REQUIRED

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Winner: Ticket 237 J Wardell Public Notices

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Experience and quad bike/LUV qualifications. Phone 027 779 5394

Require Pruners to help with winter pruning in Martinborough. Please apply by text to Katie 027 498 2017

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ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN

Working with an experienced Engineering and Electrical team you will be required to undertake all facets of electrical plant maintenance, repair, and equipment installation and development. You must have a current NZ electrical practicing license. Printing industry experience is an advantage but not essential. You must be competent at fault finding and problem solving on high speed PLC and computer controlled machinery. You must be conversant with reading detailed engineering and electrical drawings and must possess a good understanding of mechanical equipment/machine diagnostics. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have a comprehensive knowledge of machine based PLC and computer control programming. A can do attitude is essential!

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Phone 027 688 5556. $335 $335 14 14 Hornsby HornsbySt St 33 option 4 PULLETS FOR SALE Phone Chrissy Osborne Phone Jane 06 377 5747. Operating 06 377 4961 MASTERTON PROPERTY Stock Feed Hours: MANAGEMENT LTD HAY, good quality meadow, 70 bales $7.50 per bale, can deliver. Phone 027 688 5556.

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$100 345 Waihakeke Rd CARTERTON & Poultry (Storage Shed) $75 Livestock 345 Waihakeke Rd better than (Storage Shed) $245PIGS, 33966,St Highway 2 30

weaners $90, can deliver.

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FORKLIFT For Hire. Short and long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

4 PHONE 06 377 4961 3 $285 Street OR EMAIL $295 822Surrey Stout St 33 office@mastertonrentals.co.nz $295 22 Stout St CARTERTON MASTERTON PROPERTY

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MASTERTON MASTERTON MASTERTON $180 96 South Belt 1 $210 99 High St (Commercial) $200 $220 Alamein Ct $200 6 Alamein Ct 3 Alamein Court 2 $230 Rural Property 3 $210 $230 145H Perry St $200 24A Miriam Street 145K Perry Street 1 $250 77D Herbert Street 2 $220 56 Boundary Road Perry Street $220 $260 145145Perry Street 2 Harley StreetSt 2 $220 $275 81 9a Manuka 97B Herbert Street 2 $230 $290 22 Akura Road 9 Allenby StreetRd 3 $220 $300 5/53 Opaki 53 Montgomery 3 $235 $305 123B CornwallCrStreet Pownall Street 3 $260 $340 80D39South Rd StreetRd 4 $260 $420 80D5Titoki South youKippenberger need help with your $265 If46 St

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Sat June 24th 9am - 2pm Kopuaranga Hall Only 15 min from town Huge selection of beautiful crafts

Annual General Meeting Will be held on Sunday 25th June 2017 at 10am At the Clubrooms in Queen Elizabeth II Park Any enquiries Marjory Mahupuku Secretary 378 9266

8.30am - 5pm Monday - Friday

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If this sounds like you, please apply in writing with your current CV and your letter of application to angela.cameron@webstar.co.nz or forward copies to Human Resources, Webstar, Private Bag 409, Masterton by 16th June 2017.

Remember us in your Will and leave a legacy of hope For more information, call

Apply in first instance with your CV to: Alan Stewart, Stewart Consulting Limited, PO Box 384, Masterton 5840.

Phone Cameron 027 673 4639

Wairarapa College Relief Teachers Wanted PRINTING APPRENTICE We currently have a position for a Printing Apprentice within Webstar to join our Printing team. You will be working towards a National Certificate in Printing. The role will be working on our large-scale printing presses alongside our professional and highly experienced printing team. We are looking for someone who: • Has a minimum of Level 3 NCEA • Is fit, strong and hardworking • Has a strong technical/mechanical aptitude • Is able to learn new things quickly • Is able to identify and solve problems • Is enthusiastic and motivated • Has a positive approach and attitude • Uses their initiative • Has strong communication skills • Is able to work shifts If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your letter of application and your CV to angela.cameron@webstar.co.nz or forward copies to Human Resources, Webstar, Private Bag 409, Masterton by 16th June 2017.

JOIN OUR FABULOUS FRONT-LINE AT PAPER PLUS MASTERTON POST SHOP • Permanent Part-time: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday (22 hours per week). • Enjoy customer service and sales with our great range of postal and banking products and services. • Duties will include NZ postal services, NZ transport services, general banking services, IRD applications, 18+ Card applications, Real Me, and passport photos. It’s a happy team but it will be even happier when we find the right person. We know you’re out there. Full training will be provided, all you have to bring is an infectious smile, enthusiastic attitude, a willingness to learn and grow, a whole heap of reliability and a desire to build genuine relationships with people you will see time and time again. To apply email your CV to Masterton@paperplus.co.nz or simply drop it off at the Paper Plus Masterton Post Shop. Applications close Monday 26 June 2017.

We are looking for suitably qualified and certificated teachers to work as Relief Teachers at Wairarapa College. If you would like to put your name forward please email your CV and letter of interest to office@waicol.nz or drop into the College Office. Shelley Power PRINCIPAL

0000 CASUAL DRIVING POSITION MASTERTON Allied Concrete specialises in the production of ready mix concrete, with 54 plants nationwide. A vacancy has arisen at the Masterton plant for a casual Ready mix driver. To be considered for this role you will be required to: • Have a current class 4 licence • Be punctual and reliable • Be flexible in your working hours • Be customer focused • Be fully committed to the highest levels of Health and Safety While previous industry experience may be an advantage. It is not essential as on the job training will be given to the successful candidate. Opportunities to learn new skills and take on more challenging roles are very real and expected which include batching and testing of concrete. If you are interested in a long term career then this may be the industry for you. Allied Concrete are committed to providing a safe and drug free workplace. The successful applicant will be required to pass a drug and alcohol test and a driving assessment by our regional driving trainer prior to confirmation of employment. Applications should be in own hand writing attached to a current CV posted to: Allied Concrete PO Box 2037 Masterton 5842 Attention: Cole Haywood If you have any questions about the position please contact the Masterton plant Phone 06 370 5187 Email cole.haywood@alliedconcrete.co.nz Applications for this position close Saturday 29th July 2017

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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Sport

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Gladstone holds ground

Basic errors prove costly for Carterton team. BY JAKE BELESKI

Two consolation tries were not enough for Carterton to salvage anything from their clash with Gladstone in Carterton on Saturday. Twice in the second half Gladstone were reduced to 14 men, firstly when midfielder Chris Renwick was sin-binned and again when lock Andrew McLean was shown a red card with about 10 minutes remaining. It didn’t matter in the end, however, as Gladstone held firm for a valuable 22-14 win. Only one try was scored in the first half, with Gladstone’s Matt Macrae producing an angled run from about 40m out and leaving a trail of defenders in his wake on the way to the line. Carterton arguably had the better of the physical exchanges throughout the opening stanza, but Gladstone added a penalty to take a 10-0 lead into the halftime break. First five-eighth Brad Griffith extended Gladstone’s lead in the second spell when he stepped past a couple of defenders to crash over. Carterton continued to dominate at scrum time and in the tight collisions but failed to make the most of their advantage. Losing players to the sin-bin seemed

Gladstone Carterton

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to galvanise the Gladstone side, as they rallied to score a third try, through Andrew Smith, before fulltime. Carterton’s only scoring plays came too close to the end to snatch even a losing bonus point from the match, as Utah Walker and Darryl Pickering got themselves on the score sheet. Gladstone coach Steve Thompson was thrilled to come away with a hardfought win, and paid tribute to his side’s determined defensive effort. “They had a series of scrums in the first half that started outside our 22 and we kept getting penalised. “They kept taking the scrums and pushed us back to about 5m from our line but we held them out, which was a great boost for us.” Thompson said building up a handy lead was important, because they had fallen away from their game plan in the final quarter. “We lost Andrew McLean to a red card for a tip tackle and had to defend a lot after that. “We missed a few attacking

Josh Rowlands for Carterton, Gladstone vs Carterton at the Carterton Rugby Club PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

opportunities as well, but to get the win down there was a good result.” No 8 Eddie Cranston led the strong defensive eﬀort for Gladstone, while their backs looked the more dangerous of the two outﬁts with ball in hand. Lachie McFadzean and Pickering were

the pick of the bunch for the home team. In other matches, Pioneer halted Martinborough’s recent charge with a 33-31 win, Greytown hung on to beat Eketahuna 27-20, and Marist beat East Coast 34-24.

United turns tables on Wellington Olympic BY JAKE BELESKI Wairarapa United got revenge for their only defeat of the Central League season with a win over defending champions Wellington Olympic on Saturday. The 3-2 win at Memorial Park in Masterton was a great result for the side, after they were beaten 4-3 by the same opposition earlier in the season. The win put United back on top of the CL ladder, although their next opposition, Western Suburbs, had a chance to leapfrog them if they managed to pick up a win against Napier City Rovers yesterday afternoon. Captain Sam Mason-Smith was delighted to get the win and another three points, but said they could have made things easier on themselves. “At times we played some good stuﬀ, but we deﬁnitely could have made life easier. “They had us a bit worried but most importantly we got the third goal and the win.” United had gone to the halftime break up 1-0 after Mason-Smith had scored from a penalty.

Brian Kaltak for Wairarapa United, Wairarapa United vs Wellington Olympic Game at Memorial Park. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

They extended that lead early in the second spell when Ermal Hajdari scored the ﬁrst of his two second half goals for the side. Wellington Olympic managed to tie things up at 2-2 with two goals in quick succession, but United weren’t going to let

their chance for revenge slip away. “We scored right after halftime to go 2-0 up and they got a penalty, a dubious one at that as well, and had a bit of momentum,” Mason-Smith said. “We probably scored around the 70th minute and hung on from there . . . we

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lost to them in the first round as well so it was a case of not wanting to lose to them twice.” Goal scorer Hajdari has only joined the squad recently, but Mason-Smith said he was already making his presence felt. “He won the penalty in the first half and got the two other goals himself. “He’s in good form at the moment and has come in and made an impact.” Next up for United is a trip to Western Suburbs, who’s only defeat of the season came at the hands of United in April. Mason-Smith said they were happy with how things were tracking at this stage, but couldn’t afford to take the foot off the gas. “We’re right in the mix to be at the top of the table come the end of the season. “That’s where we want to be – we want to win the league.” Meanwhile, the Wairarapa United women’s side came up against a strong Wellington United Diamonds side in their Capital League clash on Saturday night. Wellington United Diamonds had only lost two matches this season, and came away with a comfortable 6-0 win over United.

• The Farriers Bar & Eatery • Trust House • WBS • Tui • Kooga • Tranzit • Wairarapa Scrap Metal Ltd • PGG Wrightson • Eastwood Motor Group Ltd • McCarthy Transport Ltd • Patrick & Scott Ltd - Professionals • Gilbert • Vodafone • Southey Sayer - Chartered Accountants • Mitre 10 MEGA

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