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 Local News 1-9  Carterton 10  Opinion 12-13  Extra 14

Music

Theatre

A new direction

It’s blue murder

Wairarapa Singers’new hire. Full story P5.

Carterton

What’s going on?

Amateur detectives wanted. Full story P6.

Lifting the lid on futsal. Full story P10.

Opinion

Book, bath and beyond

Gardening

Riot of colour

Reading and eating unpacked. Full story P12.

Iris show delights. Full story P8.

 Lifestyle 15-36  Puzzles 37  Rural 38-39  Business 40-41

 Events 42-43  Classifieds 44-45  Sport 45-47

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The Shady Mellow on a roll Shady Mellow creator Kate McAdam [right] discusses funding with Internal Affairs community development advisor Winifred Mahowa [left] and Shady Mellow funding director Merinda Robert [centre], in the cafe of the activity hub for children and teenagers. Community support for the Shady Mellow has ramped up over the six months since it opened, to such a level that fees for entry have been removed and it is now free, or for a koha. The space at 34 Bentley St, Masterton, has an indoor skate zone, a multi-level castle playground, a gaming lounge and spaces for crafts, parties, reading and talking. There’s even a piano [donated by Property Brokers] tucked under a spiral staircase leading to the top of a wide and fast slide. A registered charity, the Shady Mellow accepts donations and is currently looking for “soft play things” for younger children, McAdam said. PHOTOS/JULIA MAHONY

Retro moves and music JDDC [Jazz Dance and Drama Centre] and Performing Arts School in Masterton presented ‘Retro and Remixes’ recently, which showcased students’ growth and achievement.

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Queues after ‘archer’ movies Continued from page 1 Harding, whose quiver strapped to his hips is studded with archery badges, calls out advice to the younger shooters: “Don’t forget to roll that wrist. Put more porridge behind it. Take your time.” “Archery is something you can do as a family,” he said. “Unless you want to, you don’t have to compete with anybody other than yourself.” Stark is usually on duty as ‘range officer’, blowing a whistle to signal that people can step forward. A long blast means everyone must lower their arrows and gently release the bow. “That could be because a little one could get overexcited and perhaps race forward to retrieve an arrow that’s come off the bow – you’re not allowed to do that,” Stark said. “We’ve had no injuries.” The club was set up by Stark, along with Pru and Neil McLaren, about 20 years ago after they took their children to a local ‘Have A Go’ session for people with disabilities. “We were hooked, so we got people over from the Hutt to advise us how to set up here.” Committee members have been intent on including all members of the community. “We’ve had quite a few with autism,” Stark said. Harding added: “We’ve had kids from the Supported Learning Centre at Wairarapa College and we treat everybody as an individual – you’ve got no idea what’s going to happen. They had a great time.” Juniors new to the sport can shoot at three different distances, with electronic devices set aside or left at home while the children learn the patience and techniques of archery.

ABOVE: Archers line up at the range in the Senior Citizens Hall in Masterton. LEFT: Eleri Taylor [5] is one of the youngest weekly shooters at the range. BELOW: Archers are left or right handed, using their dominant eye to aim. PHOTOS/JULIA MAHONY

A quiver consists of six arrows.

with both hands busy. “One of the good things about junior archery, is they must learn to score,” Harding said. Most Fridays, Neville Clark – a regional judge and Wellington coaching

representative – comes over the hill to coach youngsters and repair equipment. Clark has seen the popularity of archery wax and wane, usually with the release of movies

featuring archers, such as The Hunger Games and Lord of the Rings. “Time for another archery movie, please,” Clark said, and Harding agreed: “Last time The Hunger Games was on,

we needed to have three different sessions each night – there were queues out the door.” Clark and the senior Wairarapa archers are in favour of the recent affiliation of clubs around New Zealand to Archery New Zealand, one of the last sports in the country to affiliate to a national body. Successful Wairarapa archers include Holly Monks of Masterton, who won the national under-14 recurve championship earlier this year. The ancient sport of archery now offers a choice of different bows – longbow/ barebow [no sights built in], recurve [with sights and stabilisers] and compound [with magnification, pulleys and cables]. “Most of [archery] is about technique,” Harding said. Arm strength doesn’t matter but getting feet, arm and hand positions right does. People work out their dominant eye and from there, decide if they will shoot left or righthanded.

“What they have in the centre of the target is something that they call an ‘X’, and at an international level it can get down to how many ‘X’ targets you score, not how many arrows in the red, or the yellow [circles].” Once the archery bug is caught, shooters can advance from the indoor range in Masterton, which has a maximum distance of 18 meters, to outdoor archery sessions at Clareville, north of Carterton, with distances of 20m to 70m. Chris Gorman, an archer of more than 40 years, runs the Wairarapa schools programme with a ‘mobile archery’ van carrying bows, arrows and four targets. “The kids can say they’re doing a sport, if they don’t like throwing or running,” he said. • Indoor archery is on Fridays from 5.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall in Cole St, Masterton. Outdoors at Clareville Showgrounds is weather dependent on Sundays from 9am. Email: waiarcherygroup@ gmail.com, phone Ian 0274 549 311 or check Wairarapa Archers Facebook page for updates.

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Stamper leads local singers Wairarapa Singers is delighted to announce the appointment of Mark Stamper as the choir’s new music director, commencing in January 2024. Stamper is an award-winning choral conductor with decades of success in New Zealand and the USA. He holds a Batchelor of Music degree in piano performance and a Master of Music degree with a concentration in choral conducting. He has been awarded a silver medal at the Concurs International de la Musique and Best Performance of a Modern Work during the International Piano Competition for Outstanding Amateurs in Boston. Graeme Burnard, co-president of the Wairarapa Singers, said the choir was privileged to have “the calibre of Stamper at the helm” as the choir enters its 30th year. “This is going to be very exciting for

Colourful characters wanted Lucy Cooper

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A Gladstone-based filmmaker is calling for local talent to audition for her next movie, Scammed, about a modern-day swindle set in a retirement village. It’s a “timely movie”, the film’s scriptwriter and director Juanita Deely said. “You go onto your internet banking and the first thing you see is a warning about scams. “That’s why I felt I would write a short, feel-good movie about the scam of an elderly woman living in a retirement village in Masterton.” Deely, who produced the locally-made film Milk [2021] and wrote and directed the 2018 documentary short A Home in This World describes her latest project as “basically communityfocused” and supportive of older people, who are frequently victims of scams. “It’s educational and it’s

New musical director of the Wairarapa Singers, Mark Stamper. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

us. To have someone with this experience, along with his absolute enthusiasm for amateur choirs and his superb organisational skills, is going to put our beloved choir on another level. “We are celebrating our 30th jubilee during

2024 and to have Mr Stamper join us, is the icing on the cake,” Burnard said. • Wairarapa Singers is recruiting new members, so for more information, email friendlychoir@ gmail.com

entertaining and it’s been written to empower senior citizens.” Auditions for the ﬁlm’s ensemble cast will be held at Harlequin Theatre in Masterton on Wednesday, November 29 from 10.30am to 5.30pm. “The characters are really colourful,” Deely

“It’s educational, and it’s entertaining and it’s been written to empower senior citizens,” Juanita Deely. said, and include an ageing lothario, a feisty octogenarian and Nancy – who “always wanted to be the CEO of a large corporation but settled for being president of the village social club”. Deely describes the ﬁlm’s main character as “composed, charming and reserved”. “But when she speaks, everyone listens.” Acting experience is not necessary as the ﬁlm will

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be tightly directed, but Deely said she is looking for “certain characters”. “Finding the right character is crucial.” Male and female actors over the age of 65 and male actors between 20 and 30 years of age are encouraged to audition. Marilyn Bouzaid, a familiar face on the local drama scene, is casting director and the ﬁlm’s cinematographer is Greytown-based photographer and videographer Terry Wreford Hann. Filming is expected to take place in Wairarapa in late January 2024. • Auditions will be held at Harlequin Theatre, Masterton, on Wednesday, November 29 from 10.30am to 5.30pm. To register your interest, contact Marilyn Bouzaid on (06) 377 3823.

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Scream blue murder at theatre Lucy Cooper

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Audiences at Greytown’s Studio 73 will be invited to turn ‘super sleuth’ by Greytown Little Theatre [GLT] when their cabaret-style murder mystery, Blue Murder at the Blue Parrot, hits the stage this month. The scene of the crime is a seedy London nightclub – the eponymous Blue Parrot – in the Roaring Twenties and nightclub owner Harry Ferrari is trying to ﬁnd a way to save his business from going under. Is there more to Harry’s employees than meets the eye? Is Giuseppe Dolce intent on putting Harry out of business for good? And what brings bumbling police inspector Mayday to the club? “The premise is [the cast will] act out a murder and the audience has to guess who did it, why they did it and how they did it,” director Julia Harris said. The audience can expect to be quite involved. “They’ll see the

murder, they’ll be part of the nightclub and then the inspector will open the ﬂoor to their ideas and questions.” The audience can even question suspects to deduce ‘whodunnit’. Several cast members are students from Kuranui College and “they are having a ball,

The cast of Blue Murder. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

they are really enjoying it”, Harris said. GLT provides

scholarships to students for training opportunities and workshops and Blue Murder gives some of the

young cast “a chance to give back to the theatre and give the theatre the opportunity to give the students a showcase”. Harris is pleased with how the show is coming on in rehearsal. “[The students] are juggling the end of school

and school presentations and graduations and all of that, so we do not want to trespass on that for them. But meanwhile, they’re giving us 100 per cent as well. And a bit more,” she said. Juanita McLellan, who plays Rose, a club singer whose glory days are behind her, described the show as “a really good time”. “Imagine if the musical Chicago and Agatha Christie had a baby that didn’t take itself too seriously, that’s Blue Murder.” Tickets are still available for the matinee on Sunday, November 19 at 5pm, Friday, November 24 at 8pm and Saturday, November 25 at 8pm. Tickets cost $25 and $15 for students. “It’s a BYO event and a light supper prepared by the GLT committee and volunteers is included in the ticket price,” the theatre’s president John Gilberthorpe said. • To book tickets text or call John Gilberthorpe on 0274 586 126 or email greytownlittle theatrenz@gmail.com

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Irises standing proud Julia Mahony

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Rows of irises stood to attention at the Masterton Horticultural Society’s annual Iris Show earlier this month. There are more than 300 accepted species of iris. The Masterton show had 230 entries over all classes, with roses, fruit and vegetables also on display.

“We were very pleased with the show, considering the recent rainy weather,” society president Viv de Bock said. The prize for Champion Iris was won by Marina Burt, with Champion Rose won by Gayle Jackson. Blooms were judged on their colour and form, such as how they stood upright. Bearded irises were most prominent in the show, followed by Dutch irises. As well as

the popular purple, the show featured colours such as tan and yellow. “Irises are quite easy to grow – with some species, you can break oﬀ parts of the tuber and they will grow,” de Bock said. The society runs three ﬂower shows each year, with its dahlia event in February. Beginner gardeners are welcome and can get help and advice from experienced growers. Rose lovers can enjoy

a double-bloomer this weekend. The Carterton Rose Society’s show is on Friday, November 17 and Saturday, November 18 in the old post oﬃce building. Phone [06] 379 7065 or [021] 189 9347. The Wairarapa Rose Society is holding its 58th annual show at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton 1pm3pm. Phone Viv [06] 377 4758. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

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What’s going on here then?

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Midweek’s Events Page is crammed with things people can do across the region. Each week leading up to Christmas, we’ll take a closer look at one of the regular clubs, groups, markets and gatherings that advertise with Midweek for free. This week, LUCY COOPER takes a look at futsal. Stand outside the indoor arena at Clareville Showgrounds just after 6pm on a Monday and you’ll hear the irregular thud, thud, thud of a small, dense ball smacking the walls. Take a step inside and you’ll see two mixed-age, mixed-gender futsal teams frenetically battling it out for goal advantage on Clareville’s multipurpose hard court. Futsal is a fast, pacey, exciting football-style game that’s been played in Wairarapa for over 15 years and at the sport’s peak, more than 40 teams played in the region. Today, it’s settled down to a steady six teams, which meet at 6pm at Clareville Showgrounds all year round – the summer league has just started. Robyn Tapp and her husband, Dennis, have been a part of the local scene since the beginning. They have played the game, coached it and supported their son through his playing career. Today, Tapp is queen of admin.

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It’s not a big job.” Futsal teams have 12 players but only ﬁve are allowed on the court at any time.

“It’s rolling subs,” Tapp said. “Most teams here have ﬁve to eight players because they want to get on that court as often as

possible.” Games consist of two 18-minute halves, but as the clock is stopped at every whistle, games can last much longer, particularly at the professional level. Derek Walker, president of Douglas Villa Football Club, regularly attends futsal nights at Clareville with a team of young players, though “I’m mainly just the transport”. According to Walker, players “love the fast, competitive” nature of the sport. “It’s great for ball control, ﬁtness. It’s all about quick touches. It really hones their skills.” When she played, Tapp loved “running around like an idiot”. Regular players Connor and Curtis appreciate the speed of the game and the fun. “It’s great exercise,” they said. • For more information about futsal in Wairarapa, contact Robyn Tapp on 027 235 8673.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, November 15, 2023 EDITORIAL

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Eat, read, bathe, repeat “Young adult fiction is filthy,” my best friend announced the other day. “Well, I know it can deal with challenging themes, Katie,” I spluttered, “but surely there isn’t that much se-” She cut me off. “No, I mean it’s filthy. Dirty. There’s food all over the covers, bits in the pages. I had to sanitise one I got from the library the other day.” Clearly, young people are dynamic readers, I thought, mixing their reading with lunch and dinner. Quite literally. I really didn’t think the internet would have anything to say on the matter, which was silly of me. “Experts advise against reading a book while eating,” gravely intoned New Dehli Television’s website in an article on bad eating habits you need to ditch. Book reading tracker, Basmo, is slightly more open-minded on the topic and lists the pros and cons of simultaneous reading and eating. On the plus side, you can save time doing two things at once and you

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Lucy Cooper may feel happier. A big downer is the practice can lead to “serious overeating”, which I hadn’t considered. Maybe that was what NDTV was getting at. Even the New York Times weighed in back in 1983 with a how-to guide advising on everything from the size and format of the tome you chose to dine with [300-page hardbacks are

optimum] to the type of food you should eat. Apparently, soup. But I’m not so sure. A wayward crouton plopping off the spoon into your broth could lead to excess page splatter. Or soup in the lap.

I expect it all depends on the soup. Some people are purists when it comes to reading. Reading in a chair, no embellishments. No snacks, no music, no telly on in the background. Just reading. I love reading in the bath. Wine, bath, book, chocolate. That’s a power ballad of a night in for me. Penguin editor Alice Vincent has this to say about it: “To read in the bath is one of the most civilised ways one can spend an hour, soothing for body and mind. If nothing else, it’s deeply efficient: there are at least 10 minutes of reading while the

thing is filling up, then a further half an hour during the soaking. When else can you dedicate 40 uninterrupted minutes to a book of an evening [or, let’s face it, an afternoon]?” Alice and I are surely soul sisters. Though, where she gets the idea that half an hour of soaking is anywhere near enough, I don’t know. I think my personal best is about three hours, at which point one’s skin starts to lose its integrity. For those who consider bathing and reading concurrently a total aberration, you won’t be surprised to learn I also crack spines. In fact, I delight in it. Let that soak in.

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FIVE MINUTES WITH ...

Elizabeth Pringle, coach of Wairarapa’s Galaxy Cheer All Stars As a small child, I spent a lot of time… Doing cartwheels.

A song I know all the words to is… Anything by Taylor Swift.

My friends and loved ones always say I am… Kind.

The one thing I just can’t eat is… Mango.

The famous New Zealander I’d like to meet is… Jazz Thornton.

I love cheerleading because… It pushes you to do the impossible.

The most delicious ice cream flavour is… Hokey pokey I would love more time to… Spend with my family. My favourite local shop is… Paper Plus. The family member I most admire is… My Grandad.

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In 10 years’ time, I want to be… A gym owner. The superpower I would love to have is… Time travel. This Christmas, I’m looking forward to… Watching Christmas movies.

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Staff pick an eclectic mix

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Staff Picks from the Collection is an eclectic mixture of objects plucked from the collection store. Aratoi has more than 3000 objects, works of art, taonga and clothing behind the scenes that we treasure and look after. For this unusual exhibition, staff were asked to look around the collection and find objects that appealed to them. Lynda Feringa from Visitor Services found a diorama of a pair of North Island brown kiwi. “I was immediately drawn to the kiwi as they brought back fond memories of photographing newly hatched kiwi at Pūkaha Mount Bruce,” Feringa said. The mounted taxidermy model of two North Island brown kiwi [apteryx australis mantelli] on a base of dried plant material was constructed by Henry Graham who resided in

Hawke’s Bay. “As press photographer for the Times-Age one of my most treasured images is of a tiny white kiwi asleep on a bed of brown dried fern fronds.” The kiwi were given to Douglas Elson Smith [1926-1998] of ‘Waterfalls’, Bideford, in 1969 and kept in his home until his wife donated them to the Wairarapa Arts Centre [now Aratoi] in 1999. Henry Graham was Douglas Smith’s great-uncle. Museum educator Natasha Priddle discovered an engraved bronze cow bell in the collection store and was fascinated to learn about its surprising history. “Throughout my fine arts degree, I focused on soundmaking art; the bell resonated with me, and I wanted to find out more,” she said. This bronze cow bell, donated in 2001 by Jean Elizabeth Stuart of Rangitumau, was found on the Stuart family’s farm, and revealed an unusual purpose.

The carved inscription encircling the top reads “Success to 3 in Horse Teams JB”, suggesting it served as an equestrian trophy. The choice of using a cowbell for a trophy comes from a 5000-year-old tradition of stock bells, and the term ‘bellwether’, which describes an agricultural ‘leader’ or ‘indicator of trends’. Cowbells, despite having no obvious relation to skiing, are interestingly a beloved symbol of winter sports. This tradition started in Switzerland, where farmers were often ski racers. Cows aren’t belled in the winter, so the bells were handy noisemakers that could be heard from the bottom to the top of the racecourse. “I’d like to imagine that this bell had years of solitude in a muddy field before it was discovered and once again became an object of pride and importance.” Choice: Staff Picks from the Collection is showing until February 2024.

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The threat of closure looms ever closer for toy libraries nationwide due to a shortage of volunteers and funds, and the Masterton Toy Library is no different. Chairwoman Fleur Chapman said the Masterton library was in the same boat as others around New Zealand and always short of volunteers. “We are at the mercy of our funders and being able to source reliable, long-term volunteers,” Chapman said. Reports suggest that the number of toy libraries has reduced during the past 10 years, with 200 toy

libraries operating in 2013. That number had dropped to 165 in 2023. “We require all manner of volunteers, from people to work in the toy library, committee members, people who can repair toys, people to repair and wash costumes and people to help with fundraising,” Chapman said. The library aims to spend about $5000 to $6000 a year on replacing and upgrading toys but Chapman said this is entirely dependent on community funding. Masterton’s toy library holds about 2000 toys in its collection and raises additional funds by selling them before replacing

Masterton Toy Library.

them with newer options. “We would be keen to hear from anyone who has an hour or two to give once a week, fortnight, or even once a month,” Chapman said. Toy libraries recognise that toys for younger

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children can be expensive, and children will often only enjoy them for a short period of time before outgrowing them. The operating model adopted by toy libraries nationwide allows for parents and caregivers

DON’T LEAVE YOUR PET WITH THE HOLIDAY BLUES Going away for the Christmas holidays? Make sure you have proper plans in place if your pet is staying home. Ideally, a trusted friend or relative should be in the house with them – with your contact details handy in case of emergency. A brief visit from a human once a day for feeding is not a pet’s idea of festive fun. If your pet If you are planning to use a boarding kennel, make sure you book in early and goes missing, fill your dogs are vaccinated. out our online form and If the worst happens, and your pet is lost, use social media, contact vets and upload a photo at: the SPCA, and report the dog lost with Masterton District Council. www.mstn.govt.nz/ report-a-lost-dog or call 06 370 6300.

to borrow items for a small fee rather than buying new toys for each developmental stage. According to Figure NZ statistics from 2021, the biggest barrier to volunteering was people not having enough time.

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Director fired through TV I have just finished reading James Comey’s biograph y. He was US attorney in New York, US deputy attorney general for George W Bush and director of the FBI for Barack Obama. He is a man of very high principals, impeccable manners, a great leader and was very highly regarded and respected by his staff. When the tangerine moron became President, Comey was four years into his 10-year term. Five months later he was fired. He was in Los Angeles, speaking at an event and at the back of the room was a large TV screen. While he was speaking, BREAKING NEWS, flashed on the screen. COMEY RESIGNS. A few seconds later, COMEY FIRED. And that’s how Trump sacked him. He flew back to Washington in the FBI aircraft and Trump was outraged that he had not been left to his own devices to get home. Comey is now a successful crime writer. Stella Rimmington, a former director of Britain’s MI5, is also a very successful writer. If any of Comey’s books are as good as hers, he will be a good read. They both have a wealth of career experience to fall back on.

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Graeme Burnard For those of you who may not know the difference, the FBI looks after intelligence and law enforcement relating to US persons, and the CIA looks after international intelligence. The CIA has no law enforcement arm and it is not allowed to investigate US persons. Every year, the FBI investigate over 36,000 serious crimes including suspicious deaths and homicides and each year they publish an annual list of ‘best deaths’. This may sound macabre, but they are referring to the circumstances of the death and their investigation into it. Here are some examples from one list. When Samantha Stone was sent to her room without any dinner for bad behaviour, she decided if she couldn’t eat, nobody could, so she managed to drop 72 rat poison tablets into her father’s coffee as he was preparing dinner. He took one sip and dropped dead. The judge decided to

be lenient as it was felt Samantha didn’t really know what she was doing. Well, that was until she tried to poison her mother using the same method one month later. By the way, Samantha was eight years old. Megan Fry [44] wandered on to a live firing, fake, Western town, used for state trooper training. She saw a group of 14 state troopers walking slowly through the town and jumped out in front of them shouting “boo!”. The state troopers, thinking she was a ‘pop up’ target, fired 67 shots at Megan, over 40 of them hitting her. Conrad Middleton [26] had a terrible row with his twin brother over who was going to inherit the family home after their parents died. Brother Brian had no sense of smell. Later that day Conrad came back to the house, turned on three gas taps, left out a cigar and a lighter and a note. “Sorry about the argument, have a puff on me.” Brian

Former FBI director James Comey speaks at Harvard Kennedy School in February 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

lit the cigar and promptly destroyed the house and himself. Javier Halos [27] was killed by his landlord for failing to pay his rent for eight years. The landlord clubbed him to death with a toilet seat after he realised just how long it had been since Javier had paid any rent. And we mustn’t forget the poor old darling, Debby Mills who was 99, killed as she crossed the road, the day before her 100th birthday. She was crossing the road with

her daughter, on her way to her birthday party when her wheelchair was struck by a truck. To make matters worse, the truck was delivering the birthday cake. As I have got older, I have become less worried about death and I have often said that I am glad to be closer to 70 than to 20. I fear for the future of this planet. I have had a good life and I would like to think I will have a good death. I hope, however, I never feature on a ‘best death’ list.

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Door to door sales be clear, easy to understand and set out:

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PART 3 of things you should know about being a consumer Door to door sales are known as uninvited direct sales under the Fair Trading Act. If you have a door to door salesman knock on your door and you are interested in purchasing something they are selling there are certain things you must do to protect yourself before the sale takes place.

Before the sale

Before the agreement starts, you must be told of your right to cancel it [within five working days] and how to cancel it.

The paperwork is important

The agreement must be in writing and given to you at the time you agree to it. If the agreement is made over the phone you must be given a copy of it within five working days from making the agreement.

The contract must

The products or services Both your name and that of the business Both your contact details and those of the business A summary of your right to cancel The total price or how it will be calculated. Don’t feel pressured to sign the agreement straight away, you can hold on to it and get some advice, if unsure.

Cancelling the contract

Once the seller has left, you have a chance to rethink the purchase. You have five working days, from the day after you receive a copy of the agreement, to cancel it and get a refund.

If the seller does not give you the required paperwork

The agreement cannot be enforced against you and the seller would have committed an offence. However, this doesn’t apply if the seller provided you with the agreement at a later time and your position wasn’t materially affected.

How do I cancel?

You can cancel in writing, or by calling the seller or any way of contact that shows you intend to cancel

or withdraw from the agreement.

What happens to the goods after I cancel?

You must take reasonable care of the goods for 10 working days after you cancel. If you don’t, you may have to pay for them if they are lost, destroyed, or damaged. Once you have been repaid you must allow the seller to take any goods you bought under the agreement from your address at any reasonable time the seller requests Door to door sales is now known as uninvited direct sales under the Fair Trading Act. There are special rules to protect you when: A trader sells you consumer products or services over $100 for personal, domestic or household use The sale is negotiated at your home or workplace, or by phone If you didn’t invite the trader to visit or call for that reason.

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Christmas... A time to remember One of the saddest reminders as we gather for Christmas is the sight of an empty chair which in previous years, was occupied by a loved one, a chair which has memories of laughter and other joys. For those who have lost a loved one, anniversaries and times when they were happiest are often times they may now be at their saddest. For 27 years, the team at Richmond Funeral Home have acknowledged this very important time. Twenty Six years with a Community Christmas Service of Remembrance and during covid restrictions in 2021 when we couldn’t gather they held a ‘Day of Remembrance’ instead. We are aware that over the last three years some families have not being able to farewell their loved ones in a way they would have chosen and therefore believe this year even more than ever, we need to give the bereaved in our community the opportunity to pause, reflect and remember. The team at Richmond Funeral Home invite you, your family and your friends to this years service to be held in the Richmond Chapel, 12 Richmond Road, Carterton on Sunday 3rd December 2023, at 3pm. Light refreshments will be served after the service. This service will provide the opportunity to remember those whom you miss and to acknowledge how you feel. Sadness and happiness can exist alongside each other they don’t need to cancel each other out.

The anticipation of Christmas without a loved one may often be worse than the day itself. Taking time out to remember may assist families and individuals to gain the strength to approach the day feeling comforted and supported. It’s not only the first and second Christmas that people may find hard. Many people comment that, after 15 or 20 years they still find it hard to cope. This ‘Time to Remember’; is not only for the recently bereaved but for everyone. Children also often find it hard to express how they are feeling. Share memories with them, encourage them to be part of family traditions and share with them where those traditions came from. For those supporting a grieving friend at Christmas: Be mindful that they may be torn between the desire to take part in the festivities and the feeling that Christmas without their loved one is not the same. Encourage them to approach Christmas in a way which best suits them. Peter and Jenny and their team consider supporting the bereaved in their communities at Christmas is an extremely important part of their continuing care programme. This is a Wairarapa wide community event and everyone is welcome. If you wish to know more, please feel free to call one of the team at Richmond Funeral Home (06) 379-7616.

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Light-fingered Sir George paid the price He was described as a man with a small oblique mouth and would spend much of his adult life in and out of prison for crimes around Wairarapa and the rest of the country. MARK PACEY of the Wairarapa Archive tells the story of swindler Sir George Pearce. Sir George Pearce was actually an English painter by the name of Edward Price. His early life is vague, but he wasn’t exactly a model citizen. In 1883 when he made the Wairarapa papers for being a bit naughty, he was described as “an old gaol-bird”. Not quite a career criminal, Price would lead the life of a career prisoner. The 1883 charges related to Price, who was going by the name of Sir George Pearce, for trying to obtain cattle “under false pretenses”. While in custody, it emerged that he already had an outstanding arrest warrant in Wellington. He was also facing charges of trying to purchase land and stock in Opaki, where he played the part of a wealthy gentleman. He lied about his wealth, which he used to become engaged to a local widow. A month after his antics were reported in the paper, another article appeared – the same Edward Price but

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previous charges into consideration and sentenced him to a jail term. Two years later, Price was out in the community and back to his old tricks. In October 1885 he was once again before the Supreme Court in Wellington, this time for stealing cattle from Daniel O’Kane at Whakataki. He had ditched the ‘Sir George’ name but had now taken up two more names – Edward Precce and Edward Gough – along with his real name. For this crime, Edward Price/ Precce/Gough was sentenced to six years in prison. His crime details in the Police Gazette include a physical description that states he was 5ft2in, had a fresh complexion, brown hair, a small nose, a small oblique mouth and that in the past his collar bones and legs had been broken. Price was not meant to be back out in the community again until his term was up in 1891, but he had other ideas. In 1888 Price was spending some time in Sunnyside Asylum in Christchurch, when he decided he had spent enough time incarcerated. People who knew him said they were not surprised that he had been sent to an asylum, or that he had just escaped. “No one will be surprised to learn that the cunning old vagabond has been able

to impose on the goal authorities and make his way to the less secure lunatic cage from which he has just taken wing.” Price was finally caught again on the outskirts of Masterton – quite the journey for an escaped prisoner. Once captured, the spritely Price suddenly came down “ill” and police had to help him into a chair. Shaking as though having a seizure he miraculously came right when asked to sign his plea. The words ‘not guilty’ were printed on the sheet with a steady hand. Back before a jury again, Price pleaded not guilty and then claimed again that the jury would have a prejudice against him because he was an abstainer from alcohol and they were clearly – in his eye – people who enjoyed a drink or two. He made a nuisance of himself during his trial, frequently exercising his right to challenge the jury. He was sentenced and sent back to serve the remainder of his prison term. In 1891 Price was released once again. The following year, John McNeill in Dunedin made a police report that a white knitted shawl with a pink fringe and a toilet cover had been stolen from his clothesline. The chief suspect was one Edward Price, aka Edward Pearce, aka Edward Gough. While the shawl was later recovered, the toilet cover remained at large. While McNeill was lamenting the loss of his lavatory furnishing, elsewhere in the district another crime had been committed, reported and actioned. Price, the man of many aliases and prison sentences, had just been arrested for stealing a horse.

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Lateral thinking helps Midweek Musings

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Tim Nelson I just read the quite inspirational story of RA Dickey, a Major League Baseball pitcher. After initially having what could only be described as a sub-par career as a pitcher, which included stints in the minor leagues, RA decided he needed to do something quite different, this being to become an exponent of the difficult and unfashionable knuckleball pitch. The decision to go down a pathway that’s different from everyone else is uncomfortable, but for this very reason it can also be rewarding. For Dickey, from 2013 to 2017, he was one of only two knuckleball pitch specialists in the entire MBL and for one season he won the award as the best pitcher in the league, becoming the first knuckleball specialist to do so. For whatever field we’re in it’s quite likely there’s an opportunity to be a little different, to do something that others aren’t, yet there will still be a demand for. Niche, when carefully chosen, is where the rewards can lie. It stands to reason that for every skill, activity or subject area there will be those world-class performers we all know about: the likes of Roger Federer in tennis; Taylor Swift for singing and performing; or, in his time, Picasso as an artist. We might think to ourselves how incredible it would be to have these people as our coaches and mentors as we work towards becoming better in our own right. It turns out that having, for example, Picasso teaching us about art isn’t going to be as beneficial as we might hope. Yes, it would certainly be an inspiration and thrilling to meet such a person, but research shared by Adam Grant in his new book Hidden Potential suggests

that those at the very top of their game are, in fact, usually quite poor teachers because they have become so far removed from what it was like to start out in their chosen area that they simply can’t help others at the beginning of their own learning journeys. This is good news for most of us. It means that for almost anything we want to get better at there will be accessible experts who can guide us. This could be in the form of someone we know who has acquired the skills we want to, who has a very vivid recall of what needs to be done to get there, to the coach who specialises in helping those starting out on their learning pathway.

Make an impact

There’s a lot that seems to be going wrong in the world right now. Turn on the 6 o’clock news and you’ll see bad news and catastrophe that is almost overwhelming, giving us a sense of helplessness and doom, asking ourselves the question ‘what could I possibly do against such insurmountable odds’? There seems to be three choices: accept the worst and wait for it to happen; bury our heads in the sand and pretend it’s not happening; or, hope that ‘they’, someone else, will do something about it. The problem with these three choices is they imply we are powerless. However, for just about any issue, when it’s broken down to its smallest parts, there is something we can do, a way in which we can create within ourselves a sense of purpose and the feeling that we are working toward a greater good. Take, for example, the environment. There is so much coverage of this issue in the media. The problem is, again, that a lot of what we read about is happening

far away, or on a large scale. Instead of thinking like this, a more productive approach is to look at the environment in the area where you live; is there a riverbank littered with trash; a park that has seen its best days long ago; or an ineffective recycling programme? For each of these issues, as an individual you can do something about it. It may not make the news, but, with a commitment to addressing the issue, it will make your own community a better place to be, giving yourself a sense of empowerment and purpose.

Success isn’t easy

I have a set of confidence cards from The School of Life on my desk. There’s around 50 in the pack and I read one a day when I start work. Today’s confidence card message is one I agree with absolutely, this being that success doesn’t come easy, it’s the result of hard work, perseverance, and determination. The problem is, though, is there is a repeated message in society that things aren’t as hard as they are, or we deserve things without having to put in the effort. From my experience, the things I am most proud of have all come from working really hard, even when I haven’t felt like doing so. Conversely, I know when I haven’t achieved what I have aimed for, the reason will be I haven’t put in the commitment I know I could have. Negative thoughts disrupted I just read an interesting piece on how Tetris, the game that requires the player to place different groups of falling blocks, can help to disrupt negative or upsetting thought patterns, particularly after something has just occurred. This seems quite remarkable, but, according to Adam Grant in his book

Hidden Potential, it’s quite true. Take, for example, watching a very upsetting film. By playing Tetris for just 10 minutes after the film has finished this will disrupt the upsetting thoughts that may otherwise settle in our minds. This happens because the game requires us to focus on the placement of each falling group of blocks, as opposed to the content we have just watched; it’s simply impossible to do both as our brains can only concentrate on one thing at a time. For me, the next time I watch something as upsetting as Schindler’s List I’ll be pulling out my phone to play Tetris immediately afterwards. This will hopefully help me to avoid the haunting memory of things like the girl in the red dress.

Seek feedback

I am enjoying Adam Grant’s latest book, Hidden Potential. In the book Grant writes about the importance of receiving and using feedback to get better. He uses the example of writing itself; throughout the writing process he shares his work with people he trusts to give him honest feedback. Grant first asks his feedback colleagues for a rating on his work, from 1-10. Once he has received this he then asks what could be done to improve their ratings. Here he will look for common themes and ideas, addressing them to improve his work. Ultimately Adam aims for scores of eight or nine, knowing that 10s are very hard to achieve, while also knowing that eights and nines are very good scores. Feedback is such a valuable tool. We all appreciate and like the positive, but we should also take note of the negative and use common themes as guidance to improve.

RA Dickey of the Atlanta Braves pitching during a MLB regular season game in September 2017 in New York City. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Mental time travel

The concept of mental time travel is one in which we are able to look at two periods of time to assess changes that we have made, either looking back or looking forward. The idea is about helping us see what we have or could achieve over long periods, doing this as a counter balance to looking at small incremental change over shorter time periods. An example of this is exercise. If I choose to start a running plan, I will see very little change after just one session, or even 10 sessions. Yes, I will feel mentally better, but there will be very little physical change. However, if I practise mental time travel, knowing I will stick to my plan, then I will be able to see how a prolonged period of time will lead to significant positive change, with things better health, weight loss, muscle gain, physical appearance, and a sense of accomplishment through my efforts. The same idea can apply to using mental time travel to looking back, where I can compare my former self with my current self as a result of positive decisions over a period of time. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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A new economic narrative Max Rashbrooke, a well-known writer on democracy and inequality, will give a talk in Masterton next week. “New Zealand’s current economic model is on its last legs. It’s failing to create widespread prosperity or keep us within environmental limits,” he said. Rashbrooke argues that New Zealanders put in long hours but have poor productivity compared with workers in other developed countries. “We work harder rather than smarter,” he said. “For decades, our living standards have been falling behind those of other rich nations, and often we export raw materials - logs and milk powder rather than anything more innovative.” He said that what prosperity we do create is very unevenly shared. “The richest 10 per cent of people take around 35 per cent of all income, and the wealthiest 10 per cent hold 70 per cent of all assets. Furthermore, roughly one child in 10 lives in poverty, twice the rate of the world’s best performers on that score.” Rashbrooke also reminded New Zealanders that we are living well beyond our environmental limits, with per-person carbon emissions among the world’s highest. “We’re also world leaders in the amounts of waste we generate, and we have some of the most polluted lakes and rivers in the world,” he said. “Our economy, in short, needs a serious upgrade. However, it seems that both major political parties are content with tweaks.” He suggested that to set the New Zealand economy on a different course, we need a dual switch.

“We need to invest more in people, in infrastructure and in long-term thinking; and at the same time we need to place hard limits on the effects of economic activity on the environment.” Rashbrooke said that investing in people means supporting families and children better, especially in the early years, so that they can maximise their economic and social contribution. Max Rashbrooke. PHOTO/HAGEN HOPKINS “That would be damage. And we need much more to drastically reduce our productive than policies carbon emissions to help that encourage speculation keep global overheating in the housing market, below 1.5 degrees.” for instance. We also need to spend more on Rashbrooke said all infrastructure, and deliver this pointed to a “just it better, so as to underpin our shared prosperity. And transition” that will we need future-focused help the poorest New investment rather than Zealanders to succeed the short-term fixes so in the shift to a greener common in New Zealand.” economy, with an Another strand of emphasis on good green Rashbrooke’s argument is jobs. reform of the tax system to “That way, we can build make wealthy people pay an economy in which at least the same tax rate everyone prospers, in as others, rather than half harmony with others and the average rate as they do the planet.” currently. Max Rashbrooke will “The investments deliver his talk, ‘A new this would allow would economic narrative for then help us be more the 2020s’, to a meeting prosperous and pay our of Science Wairarapa way in the world,” he said. at 7.30pm on Tuesday, Finally, he said, we November 21, at the need to ensure this Education Centre, 22 prosperity doesn’t come Dixon St, Masterton. at the expense of the All are welcome; a door environment. charge of $5 will apply. “We need strict laws, • Science Wairarapa not to just protect nature is supported by as it currently is, but also Wairarapa REAP. to roll back decades of

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STAY IN GOOD HEALTH WAIRARAPA

You are not alone

“The organisations that have partnered as Wairarapa’s Family Violence Network are committed to helping people who are in distress to make changes in their lives and to move to a better place,” says Mike Thomson, Family Violence Network Coordinator with ChangeAbility. Our White Ribbon Day feature in today’s Midweek lists the contact details for some of the partners in Wairarapa’s Family Violence Network: ChangeAbility, Women’s Refuge, Rape Crisis, Salvation Army/Oasis, Age Concern, Yellow Brick Road, Youthline, Rural Support Trust, Wairarapa Safer Communities Trust, and Rangitāne o Wairarapa. The Duluth Wheel is a great tool for recognising family violence and initiating movement towards healthy relationships. You can find out more about the Duluth Wheel here: www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels. There are eight spokes on the wheel describing family violence, and a corresponding eight spokes describing healthy relationships.

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Power and control. Physical & sexual abuse. Economic abuse. Coercion and threats. Intimidation. Emotional abuse. Minimisation, denial, and blame. Isolation. Male privilege. Using the children.

Equality. No violence. Economic partnership. Negotiation and fairness. Non-threatening behaviour. Respect. Honesty and accountability. Trust and support. Shared responsibility. Responsible parenting.

“If you are perpetrating or experiencing family violence, if you feel alone and feel bad, and if you want to make changes in your life, contact us,” Mike urges. “You are not alone.”

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Success tastes sweet for the team at Greytown’s Avatar Honey NZ, who have won gold at this year’s New Zealand Food Awards. Several Wairarapa businesses were recognised as ﬁnalists in the competition, but Avatar was the only one to get gonged, winning the 2023 Beverage Award for its manuka honey elixir drink. The winning tipple is a carbonated drink stacked with vitamins and a highgrade manuka honey, known for its natural properties that aid immunity. Among other factors, the award criteria takes into account food and packaging quality, environmental and social sustainability, and innovation. Company director Brendon Redfern said the team are still on cloud nine after winning at the award’s gala dinner earlier this month. “We were competing against some exceptionally highquality beverages, so we are really humbled to have won the award,” Redfern said. “It has always been a goal of the company to oﬀer its customers the opportunity to consume our honey

in new and innovative ways and to get this accolade is recognition that we are moving in the right direction.” By incorporating honey into a packaged drink form, Redfern said the product opened up a new range of sales opportunities like restaurants and cafes. The elixir’s impact is wider than merely boosting distribution, however. Redfern said that Avatar’s business model of placing hives within regenerating native bush also aids native biodiversity and local proﬁtability. “There are often areas on farms that are unproductive, hard to access or farm, and prone to erosion. Commonly the farmer will allow the native bush to regenerate in these areas,” Redfern said. “The combination of traditional farming and honey production works well on these farms. “It’s great to think our products have been derived from these habitats and we are directly contributing to the preservation of New Zealand’s native ecosystems.” Redfern said another goal with the product was to help lift demand for manuka honey and restore proﬁtability

to beekeepers and manuka forest land owners. Last year, Apiculture New Zealand chief executive Karen Kos estimated there was an oversupply of up to 30,000 tonnes of honey in storage nationwide, due to falling international demand. Elaborating on this, Redfern said this drop in demand was due to international stockpiling of the product during 2020 and 2021, eventually leading to lower exports. Now, the international exchange rate is favourable, Redfern said, and it feels like the international export market is bouncing back – but that doesn’t mean they back in clover just yet. “The cost of living crisis has been global and had a huge impact on premium products,” Redfern said. “We’re still playing on the stage of a global honey market, and the price for NZ honey is very expensive compared to alternatives.” As it is still early days, Redfern said Avatar Honey NZ is working on distributing the product to diﬀerent outlets both in Wairarapa and nationally.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

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LET’S TALK ABOUT RATES What’s the fairest way to share them around? Masterton District Council is reviewing its Revenue and Financing Policy. Here’s why you should be interested. The policy sets out how the Council funds the services it provides, and how the ratepayer share is divided up. This process is often called a rating review, but it covers all sources of funding not just rates. We want to hear what our community thinks about proposed changes to the Revenue and Financing Policy: y maximising user-fees, where this is achievable y changing the way we share costs for things like the Christmas Parade, Cultural Festival, and support for residents’ associations and grants to community groups. y changing the allocation of roading costs between urban and rural ratepayers y increasing the rural share of costs for repairs to rural roads damaged by storms y changing the make-up of charges for water and wastewater services to urban ratepayers. One thing to remember is that this is a review of how we fund and share the costs, not a review of what the Council spends money on – we’ll be talking to the community about that as part of the Long-Term Plan consultation in early 2024. We want to hear from you now about the Revenue and Financing Review. The consultation is open until 4pm, Monday 20 November.

Submissions close 4pm Monday 20 November 2023

Complete our online submission form at: mstn.govt.nz (aprox 3-5mins)

Download a fillable pdf submission form and email to: submissions@mstn.govt.nz

Phone us on 06 370 6300 between 9am and 4:30pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

Pick up a submission form from the Masterton District Library or Customer Service Centre at 161 Queen Street. You can also print out our printer-friendly form from the website. Post it to Masterton District Council, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840, or drop it off to our Customer Service Centre.

For those wanting to present their views to the Council, a hearing will be held on Wednesday 29 November 2023. You will need to indicate on your submission form that you would like to attend the hearing.

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The loosestrife plant may be a pretty purple hue, but the Department of Conservation [DOC] warns that the invasive weed could pose a dangerous threat to Wairarapa’s environment. DOC Wairarapa has been treating purple loosestrife in Boggy Pond for the past few years, but now it’s also been spotted in Wario Lagoon. A DOC spokesperson said that, as an aggressive invader of wetlands, if the loosestrife reaches Lake Wairarapa it could settle in less accessible places, making its spread very hard to control. “Additionally, Lake Wairarapa and Onoke Spit collectively have a very long shoreline,” the spokesperson said. “If purple loosestrife was to take hold it would change shoreline habitats where there are threatened species.” The lake and its surrounding wetlands

are home to 96 bird species, including the critically-endangered Australasian bittern, and 25 native fish species. Many of these species rely on a constant and specific habitat to survive, the spokesperson said: “Kākahi, shore birds, and native turf plants all need an open shoreline.” Each loosestrife plant produces millions of long-lived, highlyvariable seeds from an early age. Seeds can float around in water and then take root as soon as water levels go down, something the spokesperson said benefits the plant’s spread. “When you have widely fluctuating water levels, such as there is in the lagoons that surround Lake Wairarapa, the seed will exploit that.” While loosestrife has not caused major issues in Wairarapa before, there are other areas in New Zealand where it has created havoc, such as Horowhenua. It’s also a big problem

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Ranger Christa had perfect weather for treating purple loosestrife from the DOC Wairarapa canoe. PHOTO/FILE

overseas in places like North America. When it comes to controlling the plant, the spokesperson said DOC has undertaken canoe-based and ground-based herbicide control. “Last year we were able to undertake a helicopter survey that identified 15 plants that were later treated from the ground,” the spokesperson said. “This year we are planning to remove the flowers before treating each plant with herbicide, as there is evidence that seed is less likely to survive if the flowers are removed first. “It’s also better for our native bees, which are attracted to the flowers. Hand-pulling purple loosestrife is not effective.” While it’s not thought loosestrife has yet spread to Lake Wairarapa, there is a risk it may have travelled, so the spokesperson is urging users of the lake to keep an eye out for it. If anyone sees it, they can report it to pest. plants@GW.govt.nz

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WHITE RIBBON DAY SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2023

PROMOTING SAFE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS a�d r�s�e�t�u� a�t�t�d�s a�d b�h�v�o�r� t�w�r�s w�m�n White Ribbon Day, on 25 November, is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show they do not condone violence towards women. White Ribbon Day and its kaupapa help raise awareness about the importance of the health and wellbeing of our children, our women, and our communities.

Why White Ribbon Day is important Responding to family harm remains the New Zealand (NZ) police’s single largest demand activity for frontline staff, according to its 2022 Annual Report.

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Committing to respectful behaviours for White Ribbon Day

Go to www.whiteribbon.org.nz and click on ‘Take the Pledge’.

White Ribbon supports men to commit to taking at least one of the eight actions below. When you ‘Take the Pledge’, you get sent information on how to build these behaviours and attitudes into your life.

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1 Listening and believing women. 2. Reflecting on and changing behaviour. 3. Disrupting other men’s violence towards women. 4. Treating women as equals. 5. Choosing how to be a man and how you will act. 6. Talking to a young man about breaking out of outdated notions of manhood. 7. Thinking about what you watch on screens, and the media you use. 8. Talking with young men about respectful relationships and pornography.

White Ribbon Accreditation of a business publicly recognises businesses that have integrated violence prevention into their business practices. Carterton District Council was the first territorial authority in the country to gain this accreditation. The council’s website www.cdc.govt.nz is now a SHIELDED site. You can get help and information through a secure popup window, accessed by clicking a small icon which sits at the bottom of every page on the website. The site does not collect personal information and does not show up in your browser history. The shielded site tool provides information on how to contact the Women’s Refuge, make a plan to safely get out of a dangerous situation, stay safe online, and get answers to questions.

We support the White Ribbon Day and promote the work of our Kaumatua/ Elder Response team. We value your story and hold it as a treasure kept for you and anyone you want to share it with.

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WHITE RIBBON DAY Women’s Refuge supports White Ribbon Day. “Police and Ministry of Justice records give us only the reported cases of family violence,” says Barb Lewis, a Coordinator with the Wairarapa Women’s Refuge. “Just think how many cases are not reported.” White Ribbon organisers estimate that 80 percent of family violence abuse goes unreported. Barb urges women to call Women’s Refuge if you want help or if you just want to talk. They offer a free and confidential service. Trained staff at the Refuge can support you in your conversations with other agencies on your journey towards a violence-free life. Women’s Refuge

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can help you through decisions about staying in your accommodation and getting a protection order or leaving the area. White Ribbon Day, with its messages of reducing men’s violence against women and promoting healthy masculinity, is supported by Women’s Refuge. “It is so important that men show their backing for ending violence against women,” Barb says. For donations to Wairarapa’s Women’s Refuge: non-perishable food items are always welcome. Otherwise, call 06 378 2241 if you have other items you might like to donate.

Support for men and women experiencing family violence There are ways of searching for release from violence, bringing about change, and starting the journey to heal.

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SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER 2023 Honouring the kaupapa of White Ribbon Day with family fun Youthline:

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ChangeAbility, based in Masterton, is a safe place for people affected by family violence and abuse. The organisation works with men/ tanē and women/wāhine who want to build safe, trusting, and respectful relationships with their partners and other important people in their lives. On White Ribbon Day, on 25 November 2023, ChangeAbility is reaching out into the community with its messages about non-violence, supported by Wairarapa’s Family Violence Network, Wairarapa’s Ahu Collective, and Wairarapa’s Tane Roopū focus group of men who are committed to change. A family/whānau afternoon will be held at the Trust House Recreation Centre

so we can all honour the kaupapa of White Ribbon Day and acknowledge our daughters, mothers, sisters, wives, and female partners. “The event will be free,” says Mike Thomson, Family Violence Network Coordinator with ChangeAbility, “and there will be lots of opportunities for family fun including the manu competition involving bombing into the pool. Activities for school children will be run by Kia Hākinakina, with equipment set up in the green space over the road from the pool or in the gym in the event of rain. Some activities just for women will be available too.” Music at the event is be provided by local YouTube sensation Waibrations, and Mitre 10 is sponsoring a BBQ. The Cancer Society is providing sunshades and sunscreen for the day. Come along and win prizes and giveaways. Men can even ‘Take the Pledge’ on

the day, supported by White Ribbon Ambassadors. Leading up to the event, everyone across the region – especially students – are encouraged to make posters promoting non-violence. These will be on display in a gallery at the Recreation Centre. “We hope to see hundreds of people participate on the day,” says Mike, “and we’re looking to raise some funds for Wairarapa’s Women’s Refuge and Rape Crisis.” Go to www.givealittle.co.nz/ cause/wairarapa-white-ribbon-day25th-november, the Givealittle Page, to donate. Go to www.facebook.com/ wairarapawhiteribbon2021 for updates on Wairarapa’s events on White Ribbon Day on 25 November 2023. “We are so grateful to our sponsors and our supporters,” Thomson says. “They’re supporting the kaupapa of the day.”

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32 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, November 15, 2023 ADVERTORIAL

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SUNDAY 3 DECEMBER 2023

Much loved and magical

Waipoua River slash raises safety issues Rebecca King

rebecca.king@age.co.nz

One of Wairarapa’s favourite fairs – the Mauriceville Country Fair – will take off from 9am on Sunday 3 December 2023 at the Clarke Memorial Domain. It runs until 4pm, so you’ve got bags of time to experience all that this country fair has to offer. “Not only does the fair showcase the vibrant, rural nature of the area, but it also brings the community together, and provides an opportunity for kids and adults alike to let their hair down,” says Committee member Jenny Barre. “And craft stalls galore will provide inspiration for Christmas gifts.” Mauriceville’s Clarke Memorial Domain, donated by the Clarke family of longtime farmers in the district, is a magical place for this delightful fair. The Domain is ringed and sheltered by mature trees and has happily hosted the fair for 26 years. This area of Mauriceville was first settled by hard-working bush-clearing Scandinavians in the late 1800s. On Sunday 3 December, those participating in demonstrations of sheep shearing and mustering will reveal skills handed down through the generations. There will be a petting farm for the kids as well as a bouncy castle, pony rides, face painting, a trick and treat stall, and magic tricks performed by the much-loved magician Andrew Wilson. The popular barrel train, owned by the fair committee, is made from milk

barrels and is a nod to the real milk trains that run every day throughout the milking season, travelling from the Manawatū and Tararua districts to the Taranaki. Mauriceville Fair’s barrel train will be driven by a Christmas Elf. The train’s creation was supported by Henley Men’s Shed and other local businesses. Food and music are two big attractions at the fair. The food trucks will offer everything your stomach might desire. The Emerald Brothers, composed of Evan and Daniel Huirua, will play rock ‘n roll that will have you on your feet and they’ll keep you entertained with their antics. One of the extremely talented Wairarapa College bands is expected to be there too.

Safety concerns about slash being left on the banks of the Waipoua River in Masterton were raised last week after residents noticed the remains of leftover vegetation from harvesting and pruning on their morning walk. The residents expressed concern that if the river’s water levels were to rise, the debris would be picked up by the moving water and cause damage to infrastructure – as previously seen after Cyclone Gabrielle this year. After queries from the Times-Age, Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] conﬁrmed the debris

is the result of its vegetation maintenance programme, which began along the river earlier this month. The work – which was undertaken after a service request from Masterton District Council – included the removal of a dead willow tree from the river’s edge, layering overhanging willows at risk of falling in and causing blockages, and the removal of a large willow that had fallen into the river channel. Environment group manager Lian Butcher said GWRC intends on returning for the slash with a large mulching machine to chip the logs and branches. It then will use the mulch on native plantings across the

region to help retain moisture over summer and suppress weeds. “The slash along the river is a natural downstream consequence of our maintenance programme,” Butcher said. “When willows are pulled back to the riverbank and tied to protect flood-prone banks from erosion, small branches do break off and wash downstream. The debris is recovered by hand and taken away from the riverbank once the work is complete.” Butcher said the council’s final clean-up had been planned for late last week – but only if the river was low enough for its team to do so safely.

The Wairarapa Vintage Car Club will be out in force with their prized vehicles and hot rods on display. “Our fair is organised and run by a team of volunteers,” says Committee member Michelle Barre, “and we’re so grateful to them. They make the day a success for the whole community.” Entry $2 for Adults. Children and parking are free. All funds raised are distributed to Mauriceville/Kopuaranga community groups. Dogs are prohibited because of the potential for them to spread sheep measles. The fair is held on farmland and is surrounded by farms, so it is better to be safe than sorry.

Clarke Domain Mauriceville mauriceville85@gmail.com or m.barre@xtra.co.nz

Greater Wellington Regional Council was due to clean up the slash left on the bank of the Waipoua River last week. PHOTOS/REBECCA KING

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Council News November Dora Bus – touring South Wairarapa this month

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

Meeting agendas are available for inspection at least two days before the meeting from the district libraries, Council offices and www.swdc.govt.nz. Meetings are subject to change so keep up to date on our website.

DORA (Digital On-Road Access) is a modified bus that travels the country to provide free computer and digital training to local communities. DORA will be visiting several locations throughout South Wairarapa between 13 and 17 November. With onboard Internet connectivity, 10 laptops, and friendly tutors, DORA is a self-contained digital classroom where everyone is welcome to improve their computer skills.

Public participation is welcome. If you wish to speak during the public participation session at any of the below meetings, please phone 06 306 9611 or email enquiries@swdc.govt.nz at least 24 hours prior.

Come along to find out how to make the most of your smartphone, how to use popular social media apps, and keep your details safe when doing online activities such as shopping and banking. These FREE

Pack the Bus

Recycling trial prompts expansion A year-long trial focusing on the recycling of batteries and soft plastic across South Wairarapa has concluded on a triumphant note. In October 2022, South Wairarapa District Council introduced a soft plastics and battery recycling trial in collaboration with The Soft Plastics Recycling Scheme, Ā Mua, Upcycle and Earthcare Environmental.

Spaces are limited so to register, contact Digital Seniors 0800 373 646 or online www.steppingup.nz

2023/24 Pool season

Christmas is fast approaching and so is Pack the Bus 2023! South Wairarapa District Council is proud to support Pack the Bus for another year alongside Masterton District Council, Carterton District Council, Tranzit Coachlines, Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton, Paper Plus, Property Brokers Wairarapa, MediaWorks Wairarapa and Craggy Range. For those able to give this year, we need your help to pack the bus full of Christmas gifts for children and non-perishable food to make sure this Christmas season is a wonderful one for everybody. Donations will be distributed to families in need this Christmas. This year we expect that as many as 2000

sessions run in the mornings and afternoons.

The meetings will be livestreamed on the YouTube channel where possible.

NOVEMBER MĀORI STANDING COMMITTEE FORUM

Tuesday, 21 Nov at 6pm

Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Martinborough

COUNCIL MEETING

Wednesday, 22 Nov at 10am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Martinborough

FREEDOM CAMPING BYLAW HEARINGS

Wednesday, 29 Nov at 9am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Martinborough

FEATHERSTON COMMUNITY BOARD – MEET THE BOARD

Wednesday, 29 Nov at 7pm Featherston Community Centre, Featherston

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children may benefit from the food & gift drive. To find out when and where you can donate – check out our website.

The community had been asking for more recycling opportunities, so soft plastic collection bins were placed at the transfer/recycling stations in Featherston, Greytown, and Martinborough and at Featherston’s Ā Mua reuse centre.

With summer on the horizon, we’re excited to share that our pools will open from Saturday 2 December 2023 through to Sunday 17 March 2024. Our pools are free for all and located in Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough.

Thursday, 30 Nov at 7pm

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DECEMBER GREYTOWN COMMUNITY BOARD

Wednesday, 13 Dec at 7pm

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For opening hours and location information, visit our website.

Janice Smith CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

were gathered during the trial. This impressive achievement demonstrates the community’s commitment to responsible battery disposal.

points for both batteries and soft plastic will remain available at the community’s transfer stations. Furthermore, in response to growing demand, an additional battery collection point will be established at Ngawi.

The results are in, and the success of the initiative exceeded expectations. South Wairarapa residents embraced the initiative, diligently separating these items from their general waste, and ultimately reducing the amount of waste destined for landfills.

• Soft plastic recycling: A staggering 416 bins, equivalent to approximately 2,496 kilograms of soft plastic were collected. This achievement is amazing considering the lightweight nature of soft plastic. The amassed soft plastic has been transformed into 416 fenceposts.

• Battery collection: A total of 85 kilograms of batteries

As a result of the trials’ overwhelming success, collection

F O R M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N C O N TAC T:

MARTINBOROUGH COMMUNITY BOARD

enquiries@swdc.govt.nz 0R 06 306 9611

The results of the trial represent a significant step forward in the community’s commitment to environmental stewardship instilled a renewed sense of determination among community members to continue their journey towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.

swdc.govt.nz

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Take Flight spreading its wings Rebecca King

rebecca.king@age.co.nz

With the biennial festival of Wings Over Wairarapa preparing for liftoff in just under two weeks, excitement is also building about the event’s three-day science, technology, engineering, and mathematics [STEM] programme, which aims to promote and inspire pupils to consider flight and aerospace careers. The Take Flight [TF] programme – supported by Masterton Trust Lands Trust, Marops, L3 Harris, REAP Wairarapa, and Lockheed Martin – is seeking to improve accessibility to STEM education opportunities, particularly for females, Māori and Pasifika pupils, and rural schools. Throughout the three-day programme, education providers from Victoria University and Waikato University will be providing pupils with information about pathways and career opportunities in the aviation industry. School pupils will be able to take part in activities such as aircrew maths, rocketry, virtual reality, digital fabrication, 3D printing, engineering and maintenance,

Wings Over Wairarapa festival’s Take Flight programme is designed to get people excited about possible career pathways in aerospace. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Take Flight programme at the Wings Over Wairarapa festival.

RIGHT: Take Flight programme in action.

science experiments on aero-science and street science. Pupils will have the chance to experiment with Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner VR Trainer – a tool astronauts use to practise operating the controls of the CST-100 Starliner to dock with the International Space Station. “We know how crucial this programme is for delivering unique access and hands-on experience for youth to learn and engage with key industry professionals,” Anderson said. “By connecting the

simulation, robotics, circuitry, and drones and other unmanned aircraft. There will also be exhibitions from Air New Zealand, Altivy, Drone Legends Aotearoa, House of Science, and EVolocity. “It’s very exciting to be able to expand the STEM programme, which was massively popular in 2021, into the TF programme for 2023,” TF manager Jennifer Anderson said. “One piece of feedback we had from 2021 was

the desire for a targeted programme towards secondary students who were keen to explore pathways and career opportunities. It is all about highlighting how

varied and exciting the aviation industry is and of course leaving a legacy for our next generation.” NanoGirl Labs will be on display, with live storytelling and immersive

Mt Munro wind farm project

Public submission period has started. The Councils have now publicly notified our resource consent application and the submission process has opened. We encourage everyone to make a submission. For information on our application and the submission process, please visit the Horizons Regional Council website – https://www.horizons.govt.nz/managing-natural-resources/ consents/meridian-energy-limited or via the QR code.

students, the education providers, and employers in the industry, we will hopefully continue to see growth and interest in our future generations to come.” Tickets are on sale for the Wings Over Wairarapa, held at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton, from November 24-26. Saturday and Sunday’s tickets also include admission access to the TF programme. • For more information or to purchase tickets to Wings Over Wairarapa, visit www.wings.org.nz

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People’s Choice Award Jeff Workman Memorial Award Whaiora Braxton Prentice

Tai Tamariki Tāne Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Wairangi Sargent

Tai Pakeke Wahine Te Whatu Ora Cushla Abraham

Tai Tamariki Wahine Hau Ariki Marae Kiwa Williams

Kaiarāhi Masterton District Council Paddy Rimene

Tai Ohi Tāne Nuku Ora Boston Moylan

Tino Tautoko South Wairarapa District Council Mark Harris

Tai Ohi Wahine Te Hauora Runanga o Wairarapa India Bartlett

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Anzac walk back on track Nick Grant

nick.grant@age.co.nz

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of a group of locals, the walkway to the historic Tinui Anzac Cross has been reopened after the track was “hit hard” when Cyclone Hale and Cyclone Gabrielle tore through the area in quick succession at the start of the year. “I, for one, am ecstatic,” Tinui ANZAC Trust chairman Alan Emerson said, describing the months in the making achievement of clearing the track as being “against all odds”. “The track was absolutely munted in the two cyclones and we didn’t think we would get it reopened.” As recounted in a report on the devastation wrought on the walkway by Col [Ret] Richard Cassidy of the Royal NZ Engineers, the extreme

weather events “caused slips and washouts and led to the temporary closure of the walking track”, which meant the traditional Anzac Day trek from Tinui’s cemetery to the cross at the top of Mount Maunsell – or Tinui Taipo as it’s known locally – could not go ahead this year. Emerson said it’s been “really hard work putting the track through or over slips”, but thanks to the eﬀorts of a team led by Bill Maunsell, Simon Stevens, Dick Tredwell, Ian Perry, and Tim Johnston it is now up and running again for the many walkers who regularly use it. “Pre covid the track was incredibly popular with many local, national and international walkers,” Emerson said, “and when working on it you’d see up to 20 diﬀerent groups in a day.”

The Anzac memorial cross was built in 1916, and it became a tradition for locals to hike the 3km from Tinui cemetery to the cross every Anzac Day. It had long been an ambition to establish an access way to the cross and eight years ago the trust was formed in order to raise money and collect donations for this purpose, spurred on by the growing numbers of people making the Anzac Day pilgrimage to the memorial. Around 50 members of the Tinui community had helped create the track, which wends its way through Tinui Forest Park and a neighbouring farm belonging to Mike and Lesley Hodgins. The 358-metre high summit of Mt Maunsell has since been gifted by Tinui Station landowners Kelso and Jane Rushton to the trust for public access.

Tim Johnston on a slip caused by this year’s cyclones on the Anzac Walkway. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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College ups its agricultural Rebecca King

rebecca.king@age.co.nz

Rural

Pupils at Kuranui College [KC] have been attending one lesson a week outside of the classroom – on the college’s school farm. Under lease from the South Wairarapa District Council since the start of the year, the one-hectare farm was previously an overgrown, neglected ‘paper road’ that had been the site of illegal dumping. The property can be accessed from either Papawai Rd or Wakelin St in Greytown. College farming wananga teacher Annemieke van Vliet said the school aims to “revitalise this space, transforming it into a mini farm that pupils can utilise for agricultural education and practice”. The college’s optional wānanga sessions – equivalent to two school periods – take place on Wednesday afternoon, from 12.50pm to 1.30pm and then again from 2.15pm to 3.15pm. Occasionally teachers may extend the session into the pupils’ lunch break or engage in off-site

This year’s on and off-farm lessons included learning to fence and drench sheep.

trips, which can alter their usual schedule, van Vliet said. During these sessions, pupils take part in practical work, such as fencing, broom removal, and setting up water troughs, as well as visiting neighbouring farms. “Wananga at KC provides students with the opportunity to participate

in activities that allow them to explore their passions and interests while developing skills and competencies in a non-traditional learning environment,” van Vliet said. “The emphasis is on authentic, real-world learning. Our farming group is focusing on turning around the land

Pupils learning about Health and Safety regulations for digger use.

into a functional farm for 2024 and to offer the students to learn hands-on skills.” Although agriculture had always been offered to pupils as a subject, there previously wasn’t any land for practical work – therefore, horticulture took the “front foot”. “Now, with an opportunity to give

students more handson opportunities in the agricultural scene, we have seen an increase in uptake, as well as students seeking involvement in the Primary ITO farming programme with Shane Boderick,” van Vliet said. During the year, 35 year 9-10 pupils have put their hands up to work on the farm, but as

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wananga options change each semester, van Vliet said she sometimes sees new pupils come in while others trial another interest of their choice. “As the only secondary school located in South Wairarapa, and being surrounded by countless agricultural opportunities, we saw a gap in our curriculum that suited our hands-on students who were clearly interested in agricultural opportunities,” she said. “We make it a point to gather input from our students, taking into account their individual interests, and integrate those into our initiatives.” Past tours of farms have included Hamish Hammond’s for waterway planting, JR’s Orchards with John van Vliet, and interactions with Shane McManaway at Ongaha. “Each of these individuals has played a signiﬁcant role in the development of our farm, and it was a remarkable experience to witness them in their respective industries and environments, sharing their valuable knowledge,” van

Vliet said. “I’ve had the privilege of tapping into the vast knowledge and networks of numerous individuals in Wairarapa region, particularly those from the south. Observing their willingness to contribute their time, resources, and expertise to this project is truly heartwarming.” Meanwhile, agriculture – as well as horticulture – will continue to be oﬀered as a subject to year 9 and 10 pupils in 2024. “Given the extensive work we’ve undertaken over the past year and the enthusiastic engagement from members of the community, it’s been exciting to note that we’ve become a popular topic of discussion among the year 8 students who are enrolling.” According to van Vliet, the school has seen a signiﬁcant increase in enrolment for its Primary ITO courses – which take place on Wednesdays with both morning and afternoon sessions. She said the subject has played a pivotal role in shaping pupils’ decisions about a future in the agriculture sector.

The following people and businesses have donated time/supplies for the school’s farm:  Greytown Trust Lands Trust  Kuranui College Board of Trustees  Mark Matchett from Turtons Farm Supplies  Baynet [netting]  Craig and Lisa from Zip Plumbing Carterton  Ed Handyside  Gallagher [power unit]  Jono, Reuben, William and Thomas from J and R contracting [fencing]  Mike Butterick [Federated Farmers]  John van Vliet from JR’s Orchards  Aaron Woodcock and Jay from Rural Works Ltd  Hamish Hammond  Tony Haslett and Jess Morrison from Fonterra and Farm Source [Hapori Programme Grant]  Eastern and Central Community Trust  PGG Wrightson Masterton [giftcard]  John Phelps  Shane McManaway  John Rawhiti  Hugh Morrison  Pope and Gray, Greytown.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 The University of the 3rd AGE [U3A]: South Wairarapa Current Affairs group meet in the Events Hall of the Roseneath Lifecare and Village, Carterton 9.30-11am. Call convener Paul Mallinson [021] 109-4652. Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.307.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, St David’s Presbyterian Church Youth Wing, 164 High St South. Call [0278] 205-801. Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564. Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Scouts [11-14 years] 6.308.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395. Danzability Class: 11amnoon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel. horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Martinborough: 9.30-11.30am, St Andrew’s Church; Featherston:

1.30-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Fareham Creative Space: Also Fri/Tues, open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.155.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am12.30pm. KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 3773064. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call 378-8888. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports

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Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Ruamahanga Club: Cards, 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Spontaneous Dance: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 0753867. Aratoi: Light and Space: Sculptures from the collection to Nov 26; Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist/He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa to Nov 26.; Rebekah Farr: O Deluge, Stop Singing, We’re Drowning to Dec 3; Dwayne Duthie: Double Edge Sword to Dec 3; Natasha Ratuva: Buiniga to Feb 18. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Carterton Senior Citizens: 12.30-3.30pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next to the library. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Wairarapa Rose Society: 58th annual show, 1-3pm, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Viv 377-4758.

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Cobblestones Early Settlers Village: Open 10am-3pm seven days. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am-2pm. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed: 9amnoon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, under the grandstand, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call John [021] 314-2485. Martinborough Museum: Open Sat/Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am-2.30pm.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Wairarapa Bonsai Club: Workshop from 9.30am followed by meeting at 1pm. For venue please contact the president Bob Macfarlane 377-1808, or [027] 334-7730. Greytown Country Market: Stella Bull Park, 10am-2pm. All profits go to the Greytown Trails Trust for maintenance and future projects on the Greytown Rail Trail. Wairarapa Gourmet Toastmasters Club: 11am1pm. Contact Carol [027] 600-1710.

Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am12.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 3727764. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322. Carterton Food Bank: 1011am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Keas [5-8 years] 4.30-5.30pm; Cubs [8-11] 6-7.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 3782426 or 0800 227-2255. Citizens Advice Bureau: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Free Community Fit Club: Mon/Tues/Fri, 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 4987261. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.308pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: For anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. Housie: 7pm, Club Carterton, Broadway. Call 379-8069. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am12.30pm. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 3774214. Mah-jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742.

Masterton Food Bank: 9 Church St, Mon-Fri 10am12.30pm. Call 370-8034. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-yearolds. Wairarapa Futsal: 6pm Clareville Showgrounds. Call Robyn 027 235 8673.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 3788775 or Josie 378-6531. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Email Wairarapaembroiderers@ gmail.com Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am. Wairarapa Herb Society: Old Court House, Holloway St, Carterton, 1.30-3pm. Contact waiherbs@gmail. com Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 3991050. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm. Call Vivienne 379-5564.

Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 3787554. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Carterton: 9.3011.30am, Carterton Library; Greytown: 1.30-3.30pm, Greytown Library. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: During school terms. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.306.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 2464884. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994. GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 3727646. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Knit and Natter: 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton. Paint/draw: From live model,10am-noon, at

Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Mah-jong: Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 3782338 or David [021] 1165505. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 3774401. Masterton Judo Club: Tues/ Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021] 248-6111. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22 AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Athletics Wairarapa: Club night, 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 3798329.

Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting]. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers with parents or caregivers at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Masterton: 10am-noon, Masterton Library. Free Classes: Literacy, language, numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214. Greytown Menz Shed: 9amnoon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton. Call [027] 245-2819. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am2pm. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-yearolds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Masterton Art Club: 10am2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa

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Well-performed Tumu Douglas Villa striker Tremaine RimeneAlbrett admits to being surprised with his international call-up for the Cook Islands for this month’s South Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Rimene-Albrett qualifies for the Cook Islands through his maternal grandmother, who was born in Rarotonga. He had indicated his availability for selection, but was not overly confident because he had played in Capital Division Two, three levels below Central League. “When I put my name forward, either way, if I made it or not, I would be happy – it was a bit of hit and miss,” the 21-year-old said, “but it definitely took me by surprise

just because of the level of the football I was playing this year.” The South Pacific Games will be a step into the unknown for Rimene-Albrett, who won’t meet his teammates until he arrives in Brisbane on his way to Honiara, but he has done some background work into what he can expect. “I have been watching a few of their games just to see what they’re like, and it does look like a pretty good level of football that they play. “I’m expecting some good football, and I’ve been doing a bit of research on the dominant countries, but it does look like we should hold up pretty well.” The Cook Islands will come up against one of the favourites, New Caledonia, and Tonga, in pool play before the playoffs. The selection capped off a good couple of weeks for

Rimene-Albrett, who won the award for Capital Football’s goal of the season for a stunning volleyed overhead bicycle kick into the top right-hand corner from about 20 meters out in Douglas Villa’s 4–2 win over Stokes Valley. Rimene-Albrett has also become the ﬁrst Douglas Villa player to gain international selection while playing for the club. Brian Davidson, John Mutimer, Andy Taylor [under 20s] and Tui Dugan [under 20s] also received international recognition after moving on from Douglas Villa. Interestingly, RimeAlbrett and Dugan both played in the club’s successful under-13 JPL team in the earlymid 2010s. Club stalwart Riki Riddell was also recognised at the Capital Football Awards, receiving a long service award.

Tremaine Rimene-Albrett, left, in action for Douglas Villa against Island Bay.

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46 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, November 15, 2023

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Jeremy Osborne is bowled for 16 in Red Star’s first innings. PHOTO/GRAEME BOWDEN

Barbarians build up a lead CRICKET

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Quinn Childs continued his good form with the bat scoring another half century as the Barbarians took a comfortable lead at the halfway stage of Wairarapa Cricket’s Bidwill Cup premier championship. The all-rounder scored

a patient 64, following on from his 94 against Burger King Red Star the previous weekend, ensuring his side secured ﬁrst innings points over Inspire Living Greytown. Having decided to bat Greytown struggled to a below par score of 102 on their home pitch, thanks mainly to another lower order assault from Michael Courtman, who smashed 42 not out from

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37 balls. Courtman is yet to be dismissed in the championship, having scored 101 runs, all in the lower order and at a rapid pace. Rathkeale and Wairarapa representative medium pacer James Church did the main damage with the ball for the Barbarians, claiming 4-21 oﬀ eight tidy overs. An early Barbarians wicket brought Childs

to the wicket and he almost single-handedly turned the game his side’s way, with his 64 coming oﬀ 102 balls. The only other batter to make an impact on the Barbarians scorecard was number eight Sam Jonas with a well-compiled 45. Medium pacer Tony Russo was the best of the Greytown bowlers, picking up 4-42 from 15 overs.

Burger King Red Star kept alive their chances of defending their championship title with a scratchy ﬁrst innings win over Lansdowne. Batting ﬁrst on Queen Elizabeth Oval, Red amassed a disappointing score of 129, with the main contributor being number 10 Ajaytesh Singh Sandhu, who hit a run a ball unbeaten 34. The tally was given a late

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boost by what proved to be an important ninthwicket partnership of 29 runs. In reply Lansdowne lost their first two wickets with two runs on the board and never recovered. Only Shamal Perera [28] and Kushen Ekanayake [20] made double figures. Red Star off spinner Trey Bidois had a field day against the struggling Lansdowne batting line up picking up 5-14, while George Deans snagged 3-16 with his accurate medium pacers. Red Star picked up a valuable two bonus points in their second turn at bat and were 123-3 at the close of play.

Provisional Points

Barbarians 46, Greytown 33, Red Star 30, Lansdowne 15.

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CHRIS COGDALE

chris.cogdale@age.co.nz

Giants Blue’s perfect record in Intercity Premier Two ended on Saturday with an 8-4 loss to PonekeKilbirnie [PK] at Hataitai Park. Giants spokesman Chris Feary said he knew little about the ﬂow of the game, other than PK had the services of a young pitcher who had previously played for Dodgers, and contained the Blues batters well. Despite the defeat the

Blues retain their lead in the championship on run differential from PK. Giants Red overcame a horror start to eventually beat a game ParemataPlimmerton 11-5 at South Park and retain their unbeaten record in Intercity Premier Three Softball. Any complacency in the Reds may have had before the game was soon knocked out of them in the first inning when the visitors posted five unanswered runs. After that it was all one way traffic as automatic

Wa i r a r a p a

home runs to Gordon Wilmshurst, which brought home two runners, and one to Terry Waitere saw the Reds stroll to what was in the end a comfortable win. The Giants women moved to the top of the Hutt Valley Premier Three standings with their second win of the season, holding on for a 9-7 defeat of Dodgers Divas at Fraser Park. The victory was down to a fast start by Giants, who scored six unanswered runs in the ﬁrst two innings. They then added another three runs before Divas

fought back to narrow the gap to two going into the ﬁnal inning. A regulation three up and three down saw Giants take a welldeserved win. Destiny Tapara with a .750 batting average, a monster home run and three RBIs was player of the day. The Giants under-13s continued their promising start to their Hutt Valley competition beating Cardinals, with standout performances by shorts stop Mikey Paku and pitcher Rylan-Lewis Waitere.

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Brief Scores

Greytown 102 [Michael Courtman 42 no; James Church 4-21] and 40-1 lost on ﬁrst innings to Barbarians 159-9 [Quinn Childs 64, Sam Jonas 45; Tony Russo 4-42, Jacques Luckins 3-34]. Red Star 129 [Ajaytesh Singh Sandhu 34no] and 123-3 [Trey Bidois 29, Jeremy Anderson 29, Nathan Elliott 28no] won on ﬁrst innings over Lansdowne 72 [Shamal Perera 28; Bidois 5-14, George Deans 3-16]

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