Wairarapa Midweek Wed 15th Feb

The ‘dark side’ of Morris

Morris dancing tends to conjure up images of men of a certain age – wearing cricket whites, flower garlands, and bells on their ankles, usually waving swathes of fabric.

At least that’s what Alison Clements was expecting while living in Oxford, England, when she signed up for Morris dance lessons at a folk festival.

What she discovered was unlike any Morris dance she had ever seen before: Dancers in steampunk-style costumes, and make-up straight out of a Mad Max film, hitting one another with sticks and growling at spectators, while upbeat English folk tunes played in the background.

“I’d never seen anything like it – there were no hankies in sight!” Clements said.

“I thought, ‘this is fantastic!’.”

Clements, now based in Martinborough, is an experienced Morris dancer in the Border tradition – and

the founder of Wairarapa’s brand new Morris dance troupe, Scallyrag Border Morris.

Scallyrag, which rehearses weekly in Greytown, specialises in the style commonly known as “the darker side of Morris dance”: Recognisable by its high-energy and aggressive choreography – usually involving sticks and flaming torches – and bold costumes incorporating feathered top hats, artfully tattered coats, and stark black and white makeup.

Border Morris, originating along the England-Wales border, is also open to both male and female performers – unlike its better-known, handkerchief-bearing cousin Cotswold Morris, which tends to be heavily male-dominated.

Clements has been involved with Border Morris since 2009 and was an active member

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Alison Clements, founder of Scallyrag Border Morris, in full costume and makeup.

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

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Pick-your-own apples returning

A Greytown family is reviving pick-your-own apples this harvest season, while working to protect precious orchard land.

Between March and May, rows at Molewood Orchard are being thrown open, with the public invited to bring baskets and buckets to pluck globes of goodness straight from the trees.

The family business is the domain of co-owners and long-time Greytown locals Ed and Juliet Cooke, who run the orchard alongside their son Wendell.

“No one else here does pick-your-own apples,” Ed said.

For decades, Greytown was a hotspot for pickyour-own fruit, but opportunities ceased as businesses closed and land was used for housing. Maps from 1988 showed about 25 orchards in the immediate vicinity of the town, Ed said. Within 30 years, most had disappeared or shrunk, with just three commercial apple orchards remaining.

Ed and Juliet, who moved to Greytown more than 50 years ago, bought

11 hectares of former dairy farmland in Mole St in 1989, with growers Graeme and Helen Gray. When the Grays left orcharding in the early 2000s, Molewood Orchard was leased to Greytown’s JR’s Orchards.

Last year, JR’s gave up the lease and the Cookes decided to take over.

Wendell moved home from Wellington, his brother Grayson designed Molewood’s

sister Merran handles social media.

The Cookes chose to revive pick-your-own not only as an outlet for their fruit, but to provide a

nostalgic activity.

“There is birdlife here and it’s close to town,” Ed said. “It could be part of the Greytown experience.” Wendell added: “The apples will be reasonably

priced – cheaper than at the supermarket.”

The Cookes took over management of the orchard last year with “just one old ladder” and a few apple bins.

“It was the season from hell rain-wise,” Ed said. “We’ve had to spray to prevent fungal issues,

but our spraying is a lot less rigorous than export orchard requirements.”

Ed, a long-time advocate in favour of preserving high-quality soils for horticultural use, said Molewood’s soil was classed as “elite”.

“There are sub-divisions taking place all around us.

Our soil is precious and there is very little left.”

• Molewood Orchard at 17 Mole St, Greytown, will offer Pick-Your-Own Apples at weekends from March 11 until May 31. For more information visit www. molewoodorchard.com.

Teen spinning after chance to scoot up world rankings

A local scooter rider is set to reach new heights in the sport – after qualifying to compete against the world’s best.

Masterton teen Kadeyn

Blackwell placed second in the open grade of the Australasian Scooting Association’s [ASA] New Zealand championship, held in Napier on January 28.

He competed with 70 other riders, who were judged on their tricks, speed, technique, and landing.

Blackwell’s placing

helped him qualify for the ASA World Championship Junior Pros, to be held in Sydney in October.

He said getting placed in nationals was unexpected, but he’s thrilled at the prospect of competing in Sydney.

“It’ll be huge. My life goal was to compete in the Worlds.”

The 17-year-old got a taste for the sport after winning a scooter as a spot prize in a triathlon seven years ago.

He said it didn’t take long to “get hooked”.

“It just feels right. When I’m not scooting, I lose my mind.

“As I’ve grown up, I

enjoy spinning around, doing tricks and getting high as I can.”

Blackwell’s favourite competitive scooter is Jayden Sharman – the reigning UK champion

and bronze medallist at the 2021 Scooter World Championships.

Blackwell currently trains with OnBoard Skate, a North Island-wide skateboarding programme

for young people, at its Masterton base.

Coach Piki Avery said Kadeyn was “a good role model” for the younger skaters.

“You’ll see this young

guy training morning and night.”

Coaches have invited potential sponsors to come and see Blackwell’s tricks at Masterton Skatepark.

Julia Mahony julia.mahony@age.co.nz

Helen Holt helen.holt@age.co.nz

Wendell [left], Juliet and Ed Cooke are opening their Greytown apple orchard to the public this harvest season. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Ed Cooke inspects a young apple tree at Molewood Orchard in 1995.

Masterton teen Kadeyn Blackwell has qualiÿ ed for the Australasian Scooting Association’s World Championship Junior Pros. PHOTOS/HELEN HOLT

Stomping out of their shells

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of the Oxfordshire dance club Armaleggan, performing at pubs, festivals and market squares throughout the UK.

On moving to Wairarapa with her Kiwi husband, she was disappointed not to be able to find a local Morris dance club – so was determined to start her own.

After “sorting out a few logistics”, Scallyrag held its first meeting in early January, with a small but enthusiastic group – including a musician – learning some simple steps and discovering the cathartic power of wielding a stick to music.

Clements hoped Scallyrag would attract people interested to learn a less-expected style of dance – and may not have the confidence to try more traditional disciplines.

“Our tradition is a bit like if goths did Morris dancing. It’s even a little bit steampunk, or postapocalyptic,” she said.

“So we’re hoping to attract people who don’t think they can dance – or

that they can’t dance in a pretty way. In Border, there’s a lot of stomping –nothing dainty or elegant about it!

“We’re after farmers in Doc Martens – not ballerinas. And guys with beards and dreadlocks are absolutely welcome!

“It’s definitely the most fun thing I’ve ever done –and I’m excited to share that with others.”

The roots of the Morris dance, which is made up of various regional styles, are uncertain, though the dance appears in English literary texts as early as 1448.

The Border tradition was thought to originate amongst poorer communities, where workers would perform in the town square for extra money. Fearing being recognised, dancers would go to great lengths to disguise their appearance: Hiding behind tall hats, “turning their clothes inside out”, and smearing their faces with soot from the fireplace.

Clements said Morris dancing remained popular in England until the early 20th century, when

Wairarapa women rising to the bait

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

After a three-year hiatus, Wairarapa’s iconic allfemale fishing competition is back at sea – and local anglers are as keen as ever to prove they are the catch of the day.

The Battle of Babes, open to women aged 13 and upwards, will be held at Castlepoint and Mataikona next week: And will see fishers competing on both land and water for a prize pool of close to $10,000.

The competition, founded in 1999, had been a fixture of the summer

calendar in Wairarapa but had been on the backburner since 2020, thanks to covid restrictions.

The event was revived in September last year with the formation of a new committee – made up of both keen fishers and their supporters – and is already gaining interest from anglers throughout the region and the lower North Island.

Committee member

Lorraine Whitcombe said the Battle of the Babes had been “very popular”, with previous events attracting between 80 and 100 entrants, and at least 50 boat crews.

entire communities, and likewise dance clubs, were decimated by World War I.

Cotswold Morris eventually experienced a massive revival – with its Border counterpart gaining more popularity into the 1970s, when it became apparent more women wanted to join.

Traditionally, fishing has been a male-dominated sport – but Battle of the Babes competitors have proven they can easily go toe to toe with their male counterparts, with some recording catches of up to 15kg.

“The competition has always had a lot of interest – there are a lot of women in the region who love fishing. You’d be surprised how many,” Whitcombe said.

“We’ve got a lot of talented women anglers, who are able to bring in some big fish. And some of the young ones, the teenagers, are particularly good. They’re getting stuck in and getting out on the water early.

“It was a very popular and successful event – and we were very keen to get it

Border Morris has become progressively more popular in the UK [about 25 per cent of Morris dance groups specialise in Border], particularly among the younger generation.

“Cotswold Morris has been thought of as an old man’s activity, so they’ve

had a harder time bringing in younger dancers,” Clements said.

“Border Morris is more vibrant and edgy, so it attracts younger people –and is giving the scene a whole new life.”

The dance style is also now picking up steam around New Zealand, with clubs in Whangarei, Nelson, Christchurch, Geraldine, and Dunedin.

Though Scallyrag is still “learning the basics”, Clements is excited about potential future performances – and seeing the members discover “a new persona” through dressing up.

“When you put on the costumes and the makeup, I feel like a whole different person.

“I used to be quite a shy

and retiring person before doing Border Morris. But there’s nothing like ‘grrring’ at strangers in the middle of High St in Oxford to boost your confidence!

“It’s very cathartic. I don’t think there are many styles of dance when you randomly start yelling in the middle of a routine.”

As well as new dancers, Clements hopes to recruit a team of musicians to play at rehearsals and performances – including but not limited to violinists, melodeon players, and percussionists.

Scallyrag Border Morris rehearses on Tuesdays at 7pm at the Greytown Town Hall. For more information, email wairarapabordermorris@ gmail.com.

including The Warehouse, Mitre 10, Tumu ITM, Resene, Kirland Decorating and Maxwell Agspray.

The event will conclude on the Saturday night with a prizegiving at the Wairarapa Fishing Club, complete with food trucks, a DJ and, hopefully, “lots of dancing”.

Whitcombe said the competition was an opportunity for women to spend time with “likeminded people” with similar passions and interests.

going again.”

This year’s Battle of the Babes, kicking off next Friday, will include nine different classes [based on fish species caught], with first, second and third prizes on offer for the heaviest catch.

Spot prizes will also be handed out throughout the two days of the competition.

Whitcombe said the generous prize pool was made possible with “great support” from local businesses – with sponsors

“Also, the competition side is a lot of fun!”

The Battle of the Babes will be held from February 24-25, with registration on February 23. For more information, call 027 293 1672, or go to the Battle of the Babes Facebook page.

Previous Battle of the Babes competitions attracted keen women anglers from throughout the lower North Island.

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entire communities, and Border Morris has

Alison Clements and members of Armaleggan, her Border Morris troupe in Oxfordshire, England. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Border Morris has gained popularity in the UK, and has several clubs around the world.

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A crisp and crunchy start to year

This week, the Fruit in Schools initiative begins another year of providing essential nutrition to our youngest Kiwis –including close to 1,000 Wairarapa tamariki.

Funded by Te Whatu Ora and supported by the 5+ A Day Charitable Trust, Fruit in Schools [FIS] provides daily fresh fruit and vegetables to Year 1 to 8 pupils in lowdecile schools.

The initiative was piloted in 2004 and has reached over 120,000 pupils and staff across 566 schools – delivering more than 27 million servings of fresh produce each year.

In Wairarapa, about 880 tamariki in four schools and kura are supported by the FIS programme.

David Smith, chair of the 5+ A Day Charitable Trust, said FIS will provide “critical nutrition” for New Zealand children, as inflation and the increased cost of living hit many whānau in the pocket.

“It’s no secret that families throughout Wairarapa are doing it tough this year,” Smith said.

“FIS is a great way to ensure the healthy kai grown on orchards and farms around the country gets to where it’s most needed.

“New Zealand produces some of the highest quality fresh produce in the world, and the fresh fruit and vegetables tamariki receive through FIS provide vital nutrients for their growing bodies and minds.”

Masterton Primary School is one of the schools enrolled in the FIS initiative. School representative Jan Flannery said the fresh produce deliveries are a weekly highlight for the pupils.

“Our students, families and staff appreciate FIS very much,” she said.

5+ A Day trustee Dr Carolyn Lister said:

“Around 80 percent of schools supported by FIS also participate in the Ministry of Education’s

Ka Ora, Ka Ako – Healthy Lunches in Schools Programme which provides kai to 17 schools and kura throughout Wairarapa, Tararua and Hawke’s Bay.

“Feedback from schools shows these initiatives work well together. For example, many schools have provided feedback that tamariki are more engaged with their learning as the

nourishment they receive from FIS at morning tea, and Ka Ora, Ka Ako at lunchtime, provides the energy they need throughout the school day.”

According to research from the 5+ A Day Charitable Trust, 90 per cent of principals enrolled in the initiative said FIS led to a sense of equality between students.

The race is on!

The Eketāhuna

Lawnmower Racing Club made an appearance at the inaugural Wheels at Wairarapa Festival, held at Clareville Showgrounds over Waitangi weekend.

The festival, organised by the Wairarapa Vintage Machinery Club and Wairarapa A&P Association, featured a variety of wheeled and tracked vehicles – from vintage cars and tractors, to giant earthmovers, to steam engine rides.

The 30-strong Lawnmower Racing Club was one of

the exhibitors –showcasing their custom-built racing machines, some of which are capable of reaching speeds of 70kmh.

The club holds social races for members on the second Sunday of each month, and holds regular “have-ago days” for members of the public.

Wheels at Wairarapa organiser

Robin Parker said the event has attracted “a lot of positive comments”.

“The exhibitors put on a good show for everyone.”

Thousands of young New Zealanders, including those from Lakeview School in Masterton, have benefitted from the Fruit in Schools initiative.

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Kapa haka stars set for Eden Park stage

Penguin pops up at Palliser to moult

Grace Prior grace.prior@age.co.nz

An erect-crested penguin showed up at Cape Palliser over Waitangi weekend, thousands of kilometres from its home colony.

30 days and must be done on shore.

“If you see one, do not approach it. Give it lots of space, and keep dogs on a leash.”

A crowd of whanau and supporters packed out Trust Stadium to see Te Rangiura o Wairarapa give its final dress rehearsal before this year’s muchanticipated kapa haka national competition.

The Masterton rōpū [group] will head to Auckland later this month for Te Matatini – a significant festival in the Māori cultural calendar that includes Aotearoa’s biggest kapa haka competition. It will be the second time the 44-strong team

has competed at the national event, having placed 21st out of 42 in their 2019 debut.

On February 5, the rōpū performed their repertoire for the 2023 competition for a capacity crowd –with standing room only.

“We do an open practice, find out what works, and perform for our whanau,” co-founder Irihapeti Roberts said.

“[Last Sunday] we stopped counting at the door after the first 450 arrivals. People had to sit on the stairs because there weren’t enough seats.”

Te Matatini, which

begins on February 22, is being held at Eden Park, where a crowd of 60,000 is expected.

The competition will also be broadcast to both TV2 and TVNZ+.

For the members of Te Rangiura o Wairarapa, Roberts said participating in kapa haka served a dual purpose.

“It’s a vehicle to revitalise our language and our culture, and to improve the wellbeing of our members,” she said.

“It’s not obvious to people on the outside, but health is hugely important to us. Most of us are from

east Masterton – the bottom of every statistic.”

The group’s haka, Amine Atu Ana, touches on significant parts of their shared history.

“Our haka speaks of violent colonisation through Māori land, the Tohunga Suppression Act [1907], and the Suppression of Rebellion Act [1863], which allowed land confiscation. People who didn’t sell their land could be killed on the spot.

“Every item is like a history lesson. We’re not performing a haka without a good reason.”

After being notified of the arrival on February 5, the Department of Conservation [DOC] dispatched two rangers to investigate, where they found the moulting penguin on the beach near Mangatoetoe.

A DOC spokesperson said moulting erect-crested penguins were generally uncomfortable and cannot move quickly, making them very vulnerable.

“Erect-crested penguins live and eat at sea. At this time of year, however, they come ashore to moult.”

The spokesperson said moulting lasted for 26 to

The penguin found near Mangatoetoe had been moved to a safer location away from the public and dogs.

“DOC would like to thank the local family who reported it so quickly so action could be taken to protect it.”

Although erect-crested penguins originate from the Subantarctic Islands, they will come ashore to the closest beach – in this instance, Mangatoetoe.

The spokesperson said sightings of erect-crested penguins are uncommon in South Wairarapa, but “aren’t unheard of”. People are advised to report sightings to DOC’s 24-hour hotline: 0800 362 468.

Helen Holt helen.holt@age.co.nz

Te Rangiura o Wairarapa performed for a capacity crowd at Trust Stadium ahead of their appearance at Te Matatini. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

The erect-crested penguin, which arrived at Cape Palliser over Waitangi weekend, seeking a safe place to moult.

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Gloriana: Return of the Queen

Sue Teodoro sue.teodoro@age.co.nz

An award-winning queen is now in residence in Wairarapa – and anyone can visit her.

Winner of the second prize in the hotly contested Elizabethan Era section at last year’s World of Wearable Art Awards Show [WOW], Gloriana is an installation designed to represent a living statue and is dedicated to the reign of Elizabeth I.

On February 4, Gloriana was installed in all her finery at Featherston eatery Brac & Bow in the recently restored, appropriately named Royal Hotel.

Featherston artist Taralee Freeman cocreated the installation – a towering figure made out of mixed media – with Wellington-based artists Marie Wright and Zach McDonald-Wright.

“It’s made out of paper, tissue paper, builder’s paper, vintage wallpaper, EVA foam, leather, and lots of creativity,” Freeman said. This is the first time Gloriana can be seen outside of WOW, having

travelled to Nelson and back after the show before being delivered to Featherston earlier this month.

She made her final journey to the Royal Hotel like a local – in a 4 x 4 truck.

“We had to arrange a truck because the box is huge,” Freeman said.

“We hadn’t seen her for nearly two years. I was quite emotional. I said to her, ‘You are quite beautiful’.”

The queen ended up at the hotel after it occurred to Freeman that “it’s the Royal; she’s a queen, she’s royalty. I would love for them, if they wanted her, to display her.”

When Freeman rang hotel owners John Richards and Theo Wijnsma with the suggestion, they were instantly enthusiastic about the opportunity.

“I feel very honoured that they would have her there,” Freeman said.

The installation will be at Brac & Bow indefinitely.

Freeman said the design trio hadn’t expected to win a WOW award and considered the entry being featured in the show as a

win in itself.

“It was quite funny. The biggest category was Elizabethan, and we were up against some very wellknown artists. All of the pieces were breathtaking.

“We don’t create

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thinking we are going to win something. We create because we love the making, and we love the show.

“I feel quite blessed to be part of that. It’s about creativity for us.”

Wairarapa really does have amazing skies! Reader Nicky took this stunning shot of the evening cloud formations above her home in Featherston.

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Gloriana co-creator Taralee Freeman with the installation – at her new home at Featherston’s Royal Hotel.

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DON’T BE AFRAID

To some people the thought of using spray on their garden ÿ lls them with dread - putting ‘toxic chemicals’ onto their plants is not something they want to do. Of course that is understandable, but it’s important for gardeners to realise that not all sprays are as bad as they seem, and the damage that can be done by having diseases or insects sucking the life out of your plants makes it worthwhile.

GREEN SHIELD BUG

These green vegetable bugs suck the sap from leaves and stalks of crops such as beans, tomatoes, potatoes, corn & grapes, as well as sun° owers and other ornamentals. When they are young they are either black and white, or black and red, but as they age they turn bright green. Symptoms of damage can be wilting shoots, distorted fruit and reduced yields. They feed directly from tomatoes and beans causing discolouration as well as poor quality fruit.

SOLUTION:

Yates Mavrik

+ Grosafe Enspray 99

 Mavrik is man-made pyrethrum with very low toxicity and is safe to bees

 Grosafe Enspray 99 is a superior pure oil that enhances performance of other products

 This combo will also control aphids, mites, caterpillars, thrips, psyllid + more

WHITE BUTTERFLY & CATERPILLAR

The cabbage butter° ies are a common sight ° uttering around not only in gardens, but almost everywhere, when they’re at their peak between spring and autumn. They are mostly attracted to members of the brassica family (cabbage, broccoli, cauli° ower etc).

The butter° ies lay yellow eggs on the underside of leaves (lots of them) and these hatch into the destructive green caterpillars that munch their

SLUGS & SNAILS

We all know how destructive slugs and snails can be to our food crops, but it could be helpful explaining the di˛ erence between the bait available.

Tui Quash has the active ingredient Iron EDTA Complex, a low hazard formula that is safer, but possibly a little less e˛ ective, than other metaldehyde or methiocarb based baits. When these pellets break down the plants can utilise the Iron Chelate for healthy growth - a win-win.

Pests and diseases will appear in almost every garden at some point, no matter how careful ’the gardener’ may be, and spraying to prevent major issues is often the best way to stop major outbreaks. Following are a few common issues that could be lurking in your garden, as well as some suggested remedies.

THE NITTY GRITTY OF SOME INSECTICIDES

It’s important to be aware what you are spraying your plants with as the saying goes ‘you are what you eat’. We are fortunate that products have been developed to be safer to ourselves, other living creatures, and the environment.

Here are a few examples of recommended sprays to help keep your garden pest & disease free. These products will have multiple uses in your garden and we encourage you to do your own research and to read all directions and information thoroughly before use.

GROSAFE ENSPRAY 99

SPRAYING OIL

 The most pure mineral oil available (99.8%)

 No withholding period so is safe to use close to, or during, harvest

 Can be used on almost all plants but is not recommended for succulents or ferns

way through the leaves, leaving telltale holes. The caterpillars get bigger and eat more and more very quickly before they pupate.

They stay in their white, silky chrysalis in soil, or on woody plants stems, for a couple of weeks before emerging as a white butter° y, ready to lay lots of eggs to start the cycle all over again.

At the end of summer remaining caterpillars will form a chrysalis and stay in there until spring hatching.

SOLUTIONS:

 Yates Success Ultra combined with Grosafe Enspray 99 can be sprayed generously on the top and underside of leaves, and repeated as per directions on bottle. This should be used as a preventative, not just a solution.

Yates Blitzem is a Metaldehyde bait which works well and is fast acting but is very toxic to dogs - so caution is very important.

EXTREME CAUTION IS NEEDED

WHEN USING BAIT:

If there’s any chance your curious (or food loving) pet would sample bait, or you have poultry fossicking in the area, then Tui Quash is the safer product to use. Products that contain metaldehyde or methiocarb can be fatal, so if you think your pet has eaten some get them to the vet immediately.

Covering your plants with netting is another good way to stop insects getting to your plants. We have two types of bug netting that we sell o rolls by the metre. The superior CropSafe netting is a commercial grade that protects from psyllids and other small insects.

 Controls all sucking insects such as aphids, white ° y, thrips, mealy bug, scale & mites

 Kills by smothering the eggs, nymphs and adults and inhibits feeding and egg laying for up to 7 days

 It’s also a fungicide and one of the most e˛ ective products for powdery mildew on edibles

 Improves results when combined with other products such as Naturally Neem, Mavrik & Success

NATURALLY NEEM

 This is the only Neem product that has been approved for use on edibles

 No withholding period

 Safe to bees when dry—take care not to spray while bees are active

 This is a development disrupter and controls sucking insects & mites, aphids, white ° y, thrips, mealy bug, scale, psyllids BUT does not control chewing insects (caterpillars etc)

YATES MAVRIK

 A synthetic pyrethroid insecticide (man made pyrethrum)

 Very low toxicity and is safe for bees when dry— take care not to spray while bees are active. Mavrik is used in hives to control varoa mite.

 Controls sucking, chewing & rasping insects such as caterpillars, shield bug, adult weevils, aphids, thrips & mites but not scale or mealy bug

 Can be used on most veges & ornamentals and some fruit

 Withholding period 3-7 days (please see speciÿ c instructions on bottle)

 For improved results use with Grospray Enspray 99

YATES SUCCESS ULTRA

 The active ingredient spinetoram is an extract from a natural soil bacteria

 Can be used as a more organic option in place of Mavrik, but Enspray 99 should be added to control sucking insects

 Controls chewing insects such as caterpillars, codling moth, beetles, thrips & psyllid

 Withholding period 1-14 days (check speciÿ c directions)

Beer Snail Traps could potentially be the kindest way to kill the snails in your garden. Simply ll the inside with beer and passing slugs & snails who can’t resist will drown (hopefully they manage to have a refreshing drink rst).

Adult stink bugs are bright green in colour.

The young shield bugs are coloured black & white, or red & white.

They may be small but they can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time. Keep checking your crops.

POO ˜STINK BUGS! Shield bugs are also known as Stink Bugs. Their nickname comes from the foul smelling chemical that is released when disturbed, and can even stain ngers and clothes.

 Yates Success Ultra can be used in place of Mavrik

Poetry leaves the city limit

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

This weekend, Wairarapa writers and poetry enthusiasts will be treated to a performance – and some classroom instruction – from New Zealand’s youngest poet laureate.

This year’s Wairarapa Word season will begin with a live reading from Chris Tse, current New Zealand Poet Laureate, this Saturday afternoon in Carterton.

At the event supported by the Wairarapa Library Service and the New Zealand China Friendship Society, the Wellington writer will read works from his published collections –including his latest, Super Model Minority, a finalist for the 2023 Ockham New Zealand Book Awards.

Before the reading, Tse will host a poetry workshop for 14 people –already fully booked.

Tse, best known for his poetry exploring race and sexuality, was appointed New Zealand Poet Laureate for 2022-24 by the National Library –and, at 39, is the youngest to hold the position.

Throughout their two-year tenure, the poet

laureate’s role is to write and publish new works, and help make poetry more visible to New Zealand audiences.

Tse’s Carterton apperance will be his first time performing outside a major centre – and, as poet laureate, he hopes to connect with creative communities throughout the country.

“Being poet laureate has allowed me to read in places I’d not considered before – including Carterton, which is only an hour’s drive away,” he said.

“Performing poetry is a great way to form connections with others. Everyone experiences poetry differently – you can read one poem, and two people will have a completely different perspective.

“I always enjoy when people share their interpretations with me afterwards. It’s a way poetry can act as a bridge between people.

“Wairarapa is an area with a lot of creativity, and I’m looking forward to performing in that space.”

Tse first started writing poetry as a student at Hutt Valley High School, inspired by friends who held informal poetry readings at lunchtime.

He studied poetry, as well as film and music, at Victoria University –culminating with him earning a Masters Degree from the university’s International Institute of Modern Letters, under the tutelage of inaugural poet laureate Bill Manhire. He went on to publish three volumes of poetry – He’s So Masc, How to be Dead in a Year of Snakes, and Super Model Minority, and was coeditor for Out Here, an anthology of LGBTQIA+

and Takatāpui writers.

Tse said his poetry is inspired by his experiences as a queer Chinese New Zealander – how his identities intersect “privately and publicly”, and New Zealand’s uncomfortable relationship with racism.

“I didn’t think I was much of a political person – until I started writing poetry!

“At first, I didn’t want to write about being Chinese, as [a] I thought it was too obvious, and [b] I’d never

read much about it in New Zealand literature. I thought that was because there wasn’t a place for it, or because people weren’t interested.

“I realise in hindsight how foolish that was. If I’m not going to share my culture and my stories, who else is going to?”

Tse says sharing his experiences has allowed him to make “wonderful connections” with Asian and Rainbow audiences, who have felt represented by his work.

He has, however, also found fans in unlikely places.

“I was doing a reading in Kāpiti, and about 90 percent of the audience was older, Pākehā women. I thought maybe I should err on the side of caution – but, in the end, they really liked the more controversial poems and I got a really positive response.

“I’m constantly surprised by how openminded my audiences have been. It’s taught me not to underestimate people.”

• Chris Tse’s poetry reading will be held on Saturday, February 18, at Carterton Events Centre. Entry is free, but a koha is appreciated.

New Zealand Poet Laureate Chris Tse will be performing in Carterton this weekend. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Time to cut the ties

The Remutaka blockage on the night of the Ed Sheeran concert exposed just how vulnerable our path out of Wairarapa is.

Well, it was enough to get some of my colleagues running around panicking.

When a truck broke down and blocked the Remutaka Hill Rd for three hours on a Thursday afternoon, the one-hour Wellington commute became a three-and-a-halfhour detour via Manawatu. Being the same night as an international superstar appearing at Sky Stadium, Facebook comments were rife with complaints.

As someone who has lived all over the country –it’s time for us to back up and gain perspective.

When I lived in the South Island, I observed State Highway 1 become chopped in half for two days after a massive downpour breached banks, destroyed roads and closed the Ashburton river bridge.

The two-hour drive northbound to Christchurch became 13 hours via the West Coast. For two days, the supermarkets had no

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produce, and staff had no clue when shelves would be restocked.

The Timaru Herald had to be printed at the Otago Daily Times because it couldn’t be transported from its usual press in Christchurch. The Clandeboye dairy factory had to be evacuated because the bridge to the factory was about to turn into a misshapen river raft.

My workmate misjudged the rainfall when she drove back from Christchurch and became stuck in Ashburton with her husband and three teenagers.

South Canterbury was stuck for two days. Despite this, people were calmer than when Wairarapa drivers had to take a threehour detour for a pop gig.

Since moving to Wairarapa, I’ve noticed how dependent locals are on the drive from

Wellington or Palmerston North. That’s the problem – we’re too reliant on the commute. It’s not the road, it’s us.

Wairarapa lacks the infrastructure that could make it self-sufficient. It no longer has a functional commercial airport. It has a small hospital which punches above its weight, but an endless list of services require a trip to Wellington.

With our tiny population, the hospital will never justify resources for complex procedures – but a broken leg or hip needs a painful trip over the hill because we don’t have trauma-orthopaedic services.

It will be distressing to read this, but Wairarapa needs Wellington. This region wouldn’t be what it is without the difficult road to the Capital, and the slightly less windy climate.

The tourism we get from city slickers is reciprocated by the commuters to the Big Smoke, and the weekend shopping at Westfield Queensgate.

Why would Kmart or Glassons bother to set up in Masterton if their clientele already travels to and spends at the Wellington stores?

Despite its faults, Wairarapa’s best infrastructure is the railway line. The night of Ed Sheeran and the broken down truck, Metlink was the first to be criticised for closing the service for rail upgrades. Isn’t it telling? The region almost revolves around it.

Should I be sympathetic to the Ed Sheeran fans who assumed the road would be open? I was more sympathetic to people travelling to medical appointments. Or commuters caught on the wrong side of the hill on their way home.

I find it baffling that commuters spend four hours a day on a train, five days a week. Where’s the regional pride? Where are the Wairarapa-till-I-dies?

We always ask ourselves what would happen in a natural disaster when the roads close. Is it time to stop relying on Wellington? Let’s build Wairarapa to survive without it.

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The book I can read over and over again is…

Caryl Forrest Pride and Prejudice [by Jane Austen].

Kim McNiel

The Harry Potter franchise.

Graeme Burnard

The Wind in the Willows [by Kenneth Graeme].

Adele Pentony-Graham

The Heidi series. Heidi, Heidi Grows Up, and Heidi’s Children. I still have the copies I had as a child.

Jean Cretney

A River Rules My Life [by Mona Anderson].

Randall Cobb

A Fine Balance [by Rohinton Mistry].

Mike Filmnerd

The Hobbit.

Richard Alan Dahlberg Prison Break [by Arthur

Taylor – New Zealand’s most famous prison escapee].

Extremely thoughtprovoking.

Rosemary Rayner Stag

Spooner

Wild Man from the Bush [by Chris˜Maclean].

Cheryl Jaggard

The Lord of the Rings series. I stayed up into the wee hours to read them – just couldn’t put the books down.

Kortnii Jane Mount

The Memory Keeper’s Daughter [by Kim Edwards].

Karen Roberts

The Edmonds Cookbook.

Jane Austen’s books, including Pride and Prejudice, have been read over and over again for many generations.

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MIDWEEK PHOTOS

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

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

Reader Aimee sent in this adorable shot of her two furkids, Willow and Harvey.

Aimee says Willow, a Labrador-cross, and Harvey, rescued from a farmer’s barn as a kitten, have a strong bond. “These two are never out of each other’s sight – except when Harvey’s out hunting.”

Reader Clodagh sent in this cute photo of her sister’s pet chicken Heidi, chilling out in the sunshine.

Clodagh says Heidi, a two-year-old bantam-cross, is “a bit on the crazy

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Exhibitions change over

This week we are in the middle of an install. The Windows Gallery and Wesley Wing are being swapped out, replacing the popular exhibitions from Leah Creaven and her show Land Girl and Ngahere, Bush of Aotearoa from the Professional Weavers of NZ Inc, with Alice Hosking and Kirsty Gardiner’s Conversations through Time and the curated show Burn it all down.

ExtraBurn it all down, is Sarah McClintock’s first curated show as Aratoi director. She has hand-picked seven artists who have brought fire, destruction and

obsolescence to the gallery space in the Wesley Wing.

Just as fire can be essential for toasting marshmallows, it is also something that is feared and demands respect.

This exhibition reminds us that fire is powerful and primordial. Many scientists now understand that without fire, and cooking meat, humans wouldn’t have evolved into the species we are today.

However, we have all seen the disasters of recent years across the world from the Amazon and Australian bush fires, and the accidental misguided fireworks or dropped cigarette, which have

TAKING FLIGHT

Wings propels youth towards ˜ ight careers

Flynn Nicholls ˜ ynn.nicholls@age.co.nz

Over 4000 students from every school in the region are booked into Wings over Wairarapa’s new Take Flight programme. The programme, supported by REAP Wairarapa, will involve STEAM [science, technology, engineering, arts, and maths] activities designed to inspire young people to consider flight and aerospace careers. Students will be able to meet aviation experts, engineers, pilots, and technicians to learn about satellite tracking equipment, basic ballistics, body armour, missiles, protection equipment, and more.

NanoGirl Labs will put on science stage shows,

and students will get to do activities to do with aircrew maths, rocketry, virtual reality, drones, and robotics.

Wairarapa College students and Air Cadets Tohi Valakvi-Jellie and Guinevere Norris said they were excited to attend the programme.

started major fires in our own backyard; clearly in the wrong hands fire can devastate.

Still, many indigenous cultures use fire to cleanse and revitalise the land and in the wake of its destructive path the earth is cleared for new growth. Fire is a paradox.

Burn it all down highlights the fragility of our world, ourselves, and our memories. From domestic objects to black holes, the final artworks reveal that it is the very fragility of these things that make them precious and in need of our care.

Both shows open on Saturday, February 18, with a day of free public talks, tours and refreshments.

Alice Hosking and Kirsty Gardiner: Conversations through Time

February 18-April 2, artist

talk at 11am on Saturday, February 18

Burn it all down February 18-May 14, Exhibition tour 2pm on Saturday, February 18. Summer Showcase: Saturday, February 18, 11am-4pm

Victoria University, Chris Tracey said the opportunities.”

Tracy Keith, Lava Flow, 2021, raku ÿ red ceramic, courtesy of the artist and Bartley & Company Art, Wellington. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Wisk Aero has created an all-electric, self-˜ ying air taxi that will be displayed at the Wings over Wairarapa schools day. PHOTO/WISK AERO

Council News

Full speed ahead on Wheel Park

It’s full steam ahead on the Greytown Wheels Park. After a tender process, a preferred provider has been selected and Councillors have given the go-ahead for the Council to enter into a contract and begin construction. The Wheels Park has been proposed for some years to fill a gap in recreational facilities for older children and families. The Council has set aside $1m for the first basic stage of the park and other stages will be fundraised by the community.

Martinborough street lighting

Meanwhile, the Council has accepted a recommendation from its new Infrastructure and Community Services committee to fast-track the lighting of unlit pedestrian crossings in Martinborough’s town centre. The committee recommended that

the Martinborough crossings be addressed first to address long-held public safety concerns. Other non compliant crossings in the district would be considered as future budgets allow, by adding them to Waka Kotahi’s 2024/2027 Land Transport Plan, meaning they might be eligible for subsidisation.

Greytown voting closes soon

A by-election is underway to fill a vacancy on the Greytown Community Board. Postal votes are open until Friday noon, 17 February. If you live in the Greytown ward and are on the Parliamentary roll, or are a ratepayer in

Don’t let age hold you back

Our Council is supporting two great events being run in March with older people in mind. Wairarapa Age

Concern is organising the Ageing with Attitude Expo, a showcase of services and information aimed at older people and their quality of life.

The Expo is on 17 March

Featherston Incident

The start time for the 80th anniversary of the Featherston Incident will now be held at 10.30am on Saturday 25 February. This is an annual ceremony to mark a tragic event which claimed the lives of 48 Japanese prisoners of

10am to 3pm at the Masterton War Memorial Stadium.

For more information, go to www.ageconcernwai. org.nz

Another great event next month is the Wairarapa Senior Regional Games, which will be held at the

war and 1 New Zealand soldier at the former Featherston POW camp in 1943. All are welcome to attend at the Featherston Peace Park on State Highway 2. Drivers, please note there will be traffic management in place.

the area, you are eligible to vote. Votes can be posted, dropped into our offices or popped into the orange bin at Greytown library. Special votes can be done at our offices in Martinborough – details on our website.

Trust House Recreation Centre in Masterton on 30 March, 10am to 1pm. The games will offer a range of fun, light exercise activities and sports and a chance to socialise. Run by Nuku Ora, it’s all about celebrating what the body can do, not what it can’t. Please register first.

Census

Don’t forget the Census on 7 March. Households will be receiving their Census documentation throughout February.

On Census night, everyone is asked to take part so important decisions can be made on the best data available.

NOTICE OF MEETINGS

Meeting agendas are available for inspection at least two days before the meeting at the district libraries, Council offices and at www.swdc. govt.nz.

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 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting or email enquiries@swdc.govt.nz. Masks are available for those in attendance. If you have cold and flu symptoms, please stay at home.

The meetings will be livestreamed on YouTube Channel, where possible.

Community Boards have agreed to use a variety of formats to engage locally. These opportunities will be promoted via social media and your local free newsletters.

FEBRUARY MEETINGS

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Wednesday, 15 February 2023 at 10:00am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough

COUNCIL ORDINARY

Wednesday, 22 February 2023 at 10:00am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough

FEATHERSTON COMMUNITY BOARD

Ordinary Meeting: Wednesday, 22 February at 7.00pm Featherston Community Centre, Wakefield Street, Featherston

MARCH MEETINGS

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE

Wednesday, 1 March 2023 at 10:00am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough MARTINBOROUGH COMMUNITY BOARD

Make the most of the pools

Enjoy the late summer at our three pools. The swimming season runs until Sunday 12 March 2023 – please see our website for school term hours.

Thursday, 23 March 2023 at 7.00pm Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough INFRASTRUCTURE AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE

Wednesday, 29 March 2023 at 10:00am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough CEO EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE

Thursday 30 March 2023 at 10:00am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough

Harry Wilson CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Calling all creatives!

Do you have an amazing artistic idea that lacks funding? The Creative Communities Scheme supports local communities to create opportunities to improve access or participation in the arts. Applications for the February funding round are now open and close Friday 24 February 2023. You can find forms and guidance at our libraries, Council offices in Martinborough or on our website, www.swdc.govt.nz/grants

Census data creates a clearer picture of what our communities need. It helps government agencies, councils, iwi, community groups and businesses know more about how to respond to those needs. For more information on the Census, visit the Census website at www.census.govt.nz

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Dog poo hullabaloo

Masterton District Council [MDC] staff have commended residents for not blowing up dog poo bins this past Guy Fawkes season.

“Previously bins would be blown up, leaving a very unpleasant mess for staff to clean up,” a report to MDC’s infrastructure and services committee said.

“Unfortunately, one bin has been ripped out of the ground by offenders using a car and rope, but luckily no damage was done to the bin.”

The installation of new dog poo bins in the urban area has now been completed.

“All the old plastic bins have been removed and replaced with new galvanised bins that limit the type of rubbish being put into them.”

Registered dog owners are paying for the service to be provided through their registration fees, and animal and bylaws staff empty the bins.

“The previous bins were often filled with general rubbish,” the report said. “Staff are already noticing that instead of having to empty bins every week, some bins are only full every two weeks and this is resulting in a saving of staff time, plastic bags, and transfer station charges.

“Staff safety has also

been improved too, with less weight from overfilled bins and no glass in the bags.” – NZLDR

All the old plastic bins have been removed and replaced with new galvanised bins.

Our purpose: is for older people / kaum˜tua to live a valued life in an inclusive society.

Our Vision: To be recognised as a leading contributor to the wellbeing of older persons / kaum˜tua in our Wairarapa community.

Our Mission: Helping, connecting and empowering older persons in Wairarapa.

Our Values: The work of Age Concern Wairarapa is based on these values, with special reference to older people, koroua and kuia - Being responsive, Respecting all, Caring, Being committed to wellbeing.

Our Guiding Principles: are that our services are accessible, appropriate and a° ordable, inclusive, culturally appropriate and equally available to all.

Elder Abuse is a global issue

There is not a country in the world where this does not happen. A lot of the time it is hidden by the abuser or even by the person being abused because of the shame and embarrassment that the abused person feels. There are seven types of abuse:

1. Physical abuse happens when someone causes bodily harm by hitting, pushing, or slapping. This may also include restraining an older adult against his/her will, such as locking them in a room or tying them to furniture.

2. Psychological abuse, can include a caregiver saying hurtful words, yelling, threatening, or repeatedly ignoring the older adult. Keeping that person from seeing close friends and relatives is another form of emotional abuse.

3. Financial abuse happens when money or belongings are stolen from an older adult. Using a person’s credit cards and bank accounts without their permission. It also includes changing names on a will, bank account, life insurance policy,

or title to a house without permission.

4. Sexual abuse involves a caregiver forcing an older adult to watch or non-consensual sexual acts.

5. Institutional abuse happens with a policy or an accepted practice within an institute degrades a person’s rights, causes harm or distress. Could include in˜ exible routines, withholding or inappropriate rationing of incontinence products

6. Neglect occurs when the caregiver does not try to respond to the older adult’s needs. This may include physical, emotional, and social needs, or withholding food, medications, or access to health care. Abandonment is leaving an older adult who needs help alone without planning for his or her care.

7. Cultural and Spiritual abuse occurs when a person is not allowed to use their own language or their right to freedom of religion and beliefs, includes the foods that they eat.

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Lifestyle

Climate crisis a peril for all

Forest & Bird, Aotearoa’s largest and longest established conservation non-governmental organisation, has had tackling the climate crisis as a top national priority for a number of years.

This is absolutely fitting given its crucial impact on the other, and, many would argue, equally worrying, biodiversity crisis, and the consequences for our unique native plant and animal species.

Globally, the science speaks of a Sixth Great Extinction with the loss of perhaps a million species, including many of our fellow mammals. The last such extinction occurred 65 million years ago with the impact of a meteor in the Gulf of Mexico. [Chris Hollis, a geology professor living in Wairarapa, featured in a Times-Age story about the band of rock on the Tora coast that is evidence of the tsunami – exceeding 10-15 metres – following that event.]

Taking steps worldwide to halt that ever-quickening slide

into extinction has a particular relevance to us in Aotearoa, and for that matter, Wairarapa. Our biota, both plant and animal, is extraordinarily vulnerable as, separated from other lands for millions of years, it evolved in isolation and so was ill-equipped to adapt to the onslaught of introduced herbivores, predators and weeds. Consequently, we have an embarrassing record of extinctions and have some 4000 others in the at-risk category.

But these crises – along with the pollution, the plastics and whatever constituting the “polycrisis” humanity now faces – should not just be a cause of deep concern for the “greenies” among us in Forest & Bird, Sustainable Wairarapa and the like. It matters to us all.

We’ve had a hint of likely climate scenarios with the catastrophic flooding in Auckland. But the biodiversity crisis should be regarded with some self-interest too.

It is not just about the loss – forever – of cute critters like kiwi, kākāpō and tuatara [which our grandchildren may

then only know from photos, books and stuffed specimens].

It is also because degraded and simplified ecosystems imperil us all – our economies, our prosperity, our livelihoods and our very futures.

How?

Since our civilisation, society and way of life

ultimately rests on the health, resilience and integrity of our natural environment, on the Earth we live on and are a part-player in, and the ecosystem services that underpin everything we do.

These things are worth fighting for in all ways – whether it be

through changing our own behaviour, submissions, or the School Strike for Climate coming up early next month.

• The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with conservation groups to put a spotlight on work on conservation efforts locally.

Think of the carbon sequestered in this one tree – a totara felled in 1929 in Wairarapa. The New Zealand record for a felled totara had a girth of just over 11 metres. This one looks like it would beat that. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Chris Peterson Forest & Bird – Wairarapa

TAKE FLIGHT

Bring the kids to Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival 2023!

24-26 Feb

Ground activities will look different at Wings 2023 as we revamp our STEAM Programme to Take Flight. Our Take Flight focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics) and inspiring youth into aviation careers includes a comprehensive list of engaging and interacting activities and demonstrations.

Some of our activities will engage a limited number of young people at a time, and some are designed for large groups of people to gather around and enjoy. Here’s a snapshot of what will be available (please note that there may be slight unavoidable changes made to some activities, check out our website for up-to-date information)

NANOGIRL

Pop-up aero-science and street science. The hugely popular Nanogirl Labs Science Communicators will be walking through the crowd, engaging with young people and families with simple, fun science demonstrations.

LEONARDO

Leonardo is a world player in Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space, delivering advanced components to fully integrated systems and platforms. Leonardo develops the latest generation rotorcraft that meet the most demanding current and future operational requirements in all conditions and environments

WISK

Wisk has created an all-electric, self-flying air taxi that will transform the way you think about flight. Wisk believe today’s tamariki are the aerospace leaders of tomorrow, so as part of the Take Flight programme, their engineers have developed inspiring, challenging and fun activities for new entrants through to school leavers.

YOUTH 2 WORK

Youth2Work Wairarapa work collaboratively with rangatahi (young people), employers, whānau and educators to ensure ALL young people aged 16-24 years in the Wairarapa have the opportunity to have successful pathways into education, training or employment.

HARVARD 66

A chance to get up close and personal with a World War 2 Fighter Trainer Aircraft. It’s a 1943 North American T6 Texan known more famously as THE HARVARD. This particular aircraft was flown in our Royal Air Force for many decades before being retired. It’s still in full flying status and during the air show it will be within the flight line meaning people will be able to see up close what’s it’s all about. And for those few wanting to get a once in a life time experience a crew will be there to sit you into the pilot seat of the cockpit while you get your hands on the controls!

FLYSIM

Get into this flight simulation experience, both on VR and big screen, providing kids of all ages with a flight experience as close and real as you can get without leaving the ground. While you’re there, talk to the FlySim team for an inside view of what is like to be a Pilot or/ and an Aircraft Engineer.

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Spotters jump to conclusions

Three reported wallaby sightings in Wairarapa have been disproved by Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC], more than a year after dama wallaby corpses were found near Kaitoke.

GWRC’s environment committee agenda said wallabies are exclusion species in the Regional Pest Management Plan, but an investigation of three possible wallaby sightings were all determined to be false reports.

The reported sightings had been on the Remutaka Hill Rd, Smith Creek Shelter in the Tararua Range, and one in Carterton, where no street was listed.

GWRC general manager of catchment management Wayne O’Donnell, said most reported sightings of wallabies turned out to be hares, possums, small goats or young deer.

“Signage has prompted members of the public to be vigilant and report sightings, whether certain of its identity or not.”

O’Donnell said because

wallabies were easily frightened when disturbed, identifying it as a wallaby at a glance was quite difficult.

Additionally, wallaby excrement was difficult to distinguish from that of hares, deer, and other marsupials.

In December 2021, the Times-Age reported GWRC had found dama wallaby corpses in the Pakuratahi Forest and near Kaitoke Regional Park.

The council then urged residents to keep an eye out for the hopping marsupial and said it wanted people in and around Featherston and Upper Hutt to be on the lookout for the pests.

GWRC biosecurity

manager Davor Bejakovich encouraged anyone who thought they had spotted wallabies, or signs of their presence, to file a report.

Bejakovich said wallabies could cause significant adverse environmental effects, including preventing the regeneration of native bush and depleting forest understorey, with possible impacts on water quality.

In 2019, Forest and Bird said wallabies could spread to cover a third of the country unless the Government stepped in. To report a wallaby visit: reportwallabies.nz or call 0800 80 99 66.

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Three wallaby sightings have proven to be false reports. PHOTO/FILE

It is exciting to see the progress being made on the Carrington Park Project

- Papa Tākaro o te Kōkopu BUT we all recognise there’s a way to go and that’s why we’re calling on community to tautoko and help make this dream a reality.

What’s happened lately: Thanks to the significant funding received from the Department of Internal Affairs in November 2022, WSP (the park's amazing designers) have been contracted to develop and detail the final Carrington Park plans ready for procurement.

What we need from community (that’s YOU!):

While WSP is working on the final design, we need community to formalise the Friends Of Carrington Park group to provide insight and make sure that the plans truly reflect the community’s intentions for the space. The group will support decision making on final designs of the proposed play equipment, stage, water play, skate elements, market stalls, planting and will be the community connection with key stakeholders (CDC, other park user groups) and potential funders. All vital and super important pieces of the project.

So - would you like to be involved? Scan the QR code to go over to our webpage, view the plans, find out dates for upcoming Friends of Carrington Park meetings and come join in!

Congratulations Daniel, Monty and Tess who shared this awesome photo of their favourite spot in Carterton to #kapaicarterton, winning a $50 New World voucher! Sharing positive images encourages residents and visitors alike to feel pride and spend time locally. The image of these 3 adventurers, who paddled from The Cliffs to the Gladstone Pub for delicious refreshments, certainly inspired us to play and stay local!

Straight back into gear for the West Taratahi Trails Group (WTTG) in 2023 With the Road Safety Audit now complete the team are gearing up to come out and share their progress with community, finalise agreements with key stakeholders and kick into their fundraising plan. Keep up with progress or get involved via #westtaratahitrails on Facebook

Creating an IDENTITY that is our own

Were you one of the 3000+ visitors to the Carterton Space Centre over January? If so, you will have been wowed by an incredible experience journeying into space with NASA trained science communicator, Haritina (Hari) Mogoşanu and self-confessed space geek Sam Leske.

The space-focused pop-up exhibition sparked imagination, excitement and a keen desire to learn by offering visitors personalised guided adventures into space in the inflatable planetarium, multiple VR headsets to experience the international space station and the opportunity to drive a Mars rover.

The fantastic interest from community is supporting Hari and Sam's plans for a permanent base for the Space Centre, so watch this space (get it!) for updates and opportunities to connect with the team.

https://star-safari.nz/

CARTERTON COMMUNITY ASPIRATION # 1

SW pools tighten up entry after disruption

Sue Teodoro sue.teodoro@age.co.nz

Disruptive behaviour at South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] pools may mean stricter entry criteria for public swimming pools in Featherston, Martinborough, and Greytown.

SWDC has issued a warning on its Facebook page.

“The odd case of antisocial behaviour has been noted at pools across Wairarapa. You may see us taking a slightly stricter approach to entry for the health and safety of both our staff and swimmers.”

The post noted the service was ratepayer-

funded and that the council wanted to keep the facility safe and enjoyable.

The police attended Martinborough pool after reports of an “aggressive youth” on the premises. A police spokesperson said a person who was previously trespassed from the pool had become agitated when he was refused entry but had left the scene while the incident was being reported. There was no indication an assault had taken place.

A SWDC spokesperson said there had been several reports of objectionable behaviour:

“Over the summer holidays, we were advised

that there have been one or two occasions where a few young people have exhibited some antisocial behaviour towards lifeguards.

“This is rare, and lifeguards are well-trained to de-escalate any issues. We believe there has been the odd instance in other parts of Wairarapa as well.”

In Masterton, a teenager was removed by police from Trust House Recreation Centre on January 17.

On that occasion, officers were asked by pool staff to issue a trespass notice, a police spokesperson confirmed.

Featherston Pool is one of three pools owned by SWDC, which has reported anti-social behaviour. PHOTO/FILE

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Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson

There are so many days that we look forward to: there could be a really good experience that’s coming up, perhaps a trip to an exciting place; or maybe catching up with someone you haven’t seen for a long time.

However, most days don’t necessarily have these events or occasions, so it’s up to us to make them special. This is what I did recently to make just an ordinary day one I really enjoyed:

• I woke up and did my morning meditation

• I read a book I’m really enjoying

• I completed an Indonesian language lesson to prepare for an upcoming trip

• I did my writing for my Midweek column

• I went for a 45-minute run on a new treadmill I wanted to try out at my gym. While running I listened to Angela Duckworth, a person I really admire, on a podcast interview

• I went to a cafe with my daughter for a coffee, then took her to the

next town to drop her off at a friend’s

• I bought a bottle of wine and had a glass while I caught up with my brother, who lives in Brunei, on a video call

• I watched the film The Sapphires, which I really enjoyed

Just an average day turned into a pretty awesome one.

When not to give up

Some great advice from Angela Duckworth, author of Grit, one of my favourite books. Answering the question ‘when is it okay to give up?’ from Guy Kawasaki on his podcast, the answer given was one I wasn’t expecting; she believes we should never give up on a bad day.

Duckworth said too often we give up on the first occasion that something goes wrong. If we can hold on and persevere, perhaps we will get through the tough times and reap the benefits of what is on the other side of adversity.

Only then, if the challenge is no longer giving us what we need, should we consider quitting, knowing

that the reason why isn’t because things were a little harder than we wanted them to be.

What would you tell a good friend to do?

There may be occasions in which someone we care about could be facing a challenging time or issue in their lives. We might know about this because they have told us, or perhaps someone else has, or it’s something that we have noticed.

When this happens we are often able to reflect and think about good and practical steps that could be taken by this person to help overcome the issue they are facing. We can then share this in a compassionate and empathetic way. If we are able to do this for another person, then we should be able to do it for someone who is equally important - ourselves. For all sorts of reasons we face situations that put us under real pressure that seem insurmountable. However, if the same situation was shared with us by a friend, we would stop and consider ways in which the issue could be confronted and addressed.

What we need to do more often is treat ourselves like the person we care about, to do the

very same things we would advise them to do if they were facing the same challenges we are.

Writing for myself

I have been writing this column for over five years. That’s over 2000 posts and I have only missed a day once [I did write two the next day]. I enjoy seeing the posts appear as my weekly newsletter column, as well as part of my shared email newsletter each week. It’s also lovely getting feedback from members of the public, which happens quite often [thank you to everyone who has done so].

Clearly I’m not at author Derek Sivers’ level, but there is something we do have in common, this being that we would keep doing our writing even if no one was reading it. Just the habit of getting ideas together is a way of clarifying them in my mind, and, because the nature of my writing is positive, knowing I need daily content means I’m always on the lookout for positive things, which, in turn, gives me a more positive outlook on life.

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Good ideas from bad people Sivers is someone I have tremendous admiration for. I first heard him on

The Tim Ferriss Podcast many years ago, which pointed me towards his books, as well as many other podcast and online interviews. Some of you will have seen his brilliant First Follower TedTalk, a truly inspirational presentation that is guaranteed to impress and motivate. Checking podcasts this morning I was very excited to see Sivers as a guest on the Remarkable People Podcast, and once again he hasn’t disappointed with ideas like this … Sivers is able to separate good ideas from the people who share them, even if the person falls from grace later on. For example, take anyone from history, usually someone who initially starts off with a great deal of positive

publicity, but later on may make a bad choice that leads to seemingly the whole world turning against them. To start with there will be things that were very much admired, just because views on the person have changed, this shouldn’t mean that aspects of their life aren’t any less admirable. A great example of this is Lance Armstrong; there is absolutely no doubt he cheated his way to seven Tour de France titles, which were rightly stripped from him. However, there are two things I still think are pretty incredible about Armstrong, these being his capacity for hard work; and the desire he had to raise money for cancer research and prevention.

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It wasn’t easy for the other person

When we look at the great work of others, from an artistic masterpiece by a great 16th century Dutch painter, to a quality presentation done by a work colleague at a staff team building day, it can often seem the creators have effortlessly made something of exceptional quality with apparent ease. However, the truth is that in almost every single case it will be a quite different story. If we were to have access to a way of looking into their lives while the work was being done, you will have seen frustration, hard work, a lot of time, prototypes frustratingly torn up and thrown away, and many other examples of what it really takes to

create something of high quality.

Most of the best things in life don’t come easy. There will always be hard work and toil that leads to the results we can be proud of and, in regards to the pride we do feel when we’re in a position to share what we have done, the thing we can truly be proud of is the effort it took us to get there, even more so than the final fruits of our labour.

• 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.

There seems to be an increasing level of stuff to get through in our daily lives. With this as a certainty, it is likely that, at times, we will feel unwell.

Every time we react we give up some of our personal power.

Learning to respond helps us to better understand ourselves, our thoughts, emotions and core beliefs. When we take time out to work on ourselves, to ask what is going on for us, why are we thinking, feeling or behaving this way?

This might be felt as physical pain or mental stress or emotional lows or as a sense of feeling lost and alone. As we navigate through each day it is not a case of if but when we hit something –how are we impacted? Do we react and give in to our negative thoughts and emotions or do we have some skills, tools and techniques to allow us to take a step back, to breathe and so be better able to respond?

It is this reflection that is the first step in self-care, to an improvement in our wellbeing, health and happiness. Please reach out to your local health professional, GP or counsellor to start the journey to becoming empowered and to take control of your life.

Feeling/emotions are a form of intelligence. It’s the body’s direct, holistic, intuitive way of knowing and responding, which is highly attuned and intelligent.

Unlike the reactivity to an emotion

- John Welwood

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Scrabble tiles lined up at club

The Masterton Scrabble Club has found a new home in a popular community venue – the Senior Citizens Hall.

Club players range from their 30s to their 80s and the venue, though well-established, has all the mod cons of wheelchair access, free off-street parking right next to the playing room, its own toilet and a well-equipped kitchenette.

The room is furnished with all kinds of cushions supplied by previous users, which ensures everyone can see the Scrabble board at the optimum height no matter their stature and play one, two or three games each week in a well-lit, comfortable space.

Organiser Sue McRae is grateful for the chance to expand the group, after lockdown restrictions meant players had to meet in private homes for two years.

“Scrabble is not for everyone, but we know there are more lovers of the game out there and plenty of newcomers to Masterton, who may not realise there is a place they can go to play Scrabble to their heart’s content.”

Boards, tiles, word lists and handy tips are available free of charge and the first session is free. After that, the club asks for $5 a person to cover room hire, afternoon tea and photocopying expenses.

The club is part

of the New Zealand Association of Scrabble Players, which gives players access to the resources of the national body, the opportunity to play tournaments, a quarterly newsletter and lots of expert advice – if they want it.

Masterton Scrabble Club meets every Wednesday from 1-4pm in the Senior Citizens Hall, 8 Cole St, Masterton. Everyone welcome: beginners and enthusiasts, competitive players, and word lovers wanting only to feed their habit with likeminded people.

Contact Sue McRae 027 449-0601 or email: sue.mcrae.nz@ gmail.com

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Nirpreet feels supported working for Enliven

Nirpreet Kaur Brar has only been working for Enliven for a couple of months now, but she is already settling in well.

Nirpreet, who moved to New Zealand from India in 2013, is Huntleigh Home’s new clinical nurse manager, a sister site to Enliven’s Kandahar Home in Masterton.

She was previously employed at an aged care facility in Christchurch before accepting the position at the Enliven home after moving to the area with her husband.

She says her new role is off to a good start, and she feels supported and surrounded by experience.

“I enjoy working here, all the staff are very supportive. I have nurses with me, I have a clinical coordinator, and the home manager is a registered nurse as well, so I feel very supported.”

Enliven is committed to supporting and developing its staff, which leads to positive outcomes for staff and residents alike.

This commitment was recognised at the 2022 New Zealand Aged Care Association Excellence in Care Awards, where Enliven Central took out the Training and Staff Development Award and the Overall Excellence in

Aged Care Award.

Nirpreet had previously worked for Enliven in Auckland, and her experience there made her want to return to work for Enliven again. Her passion for working in aged care goes back to when she was in India and looking after her grandparents at home. She says the desire to help older people has followed her from her family and into her career.

Kandahar Home is looking for more great people to join their teams. If you, or someone you know is looking for a fun and rewarding role, visit enlivencentral.org.nz/jobs or email: recruitment@psc.org.nz.

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Clinical nurse manager Nirpreet says she feels supported working for Enliven.

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connect people with farms

Open Farms is on the hunt for Wairarapa farms to open their gates to the public in March, in an effort to connect Kiwi consumers with the land, food, and farmers.

Farms will be opening their gates to urban people and locals across the nation on March 12.

Open Farms founder Daniel Eb said Wairarapa was a particularly important region that made the nationwide open farm day project work.

“Any farm that sits within about 90 minutes of Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch is basically guaranteed to fill out with visitor bookings.

“Wellington is a tough urban nut to crack for us, given its geography. We’re dependent on Wairarapa farmers to pitch in and give these Kiwis the chance to get back to land.”

Eb said previous Wairarapa hosts have included, Greytown Honey, Palliser Ridge, Rewa Rewa Station, Bagshot Farm, and Motu-nui Enterprises.

So far, no Wairarapa farms have signed up this year.

“It’s about getting urban Kiwis back out on-farm to experience where their food starts,” Eb said.

“In the two years we’ve run Open Farms, more than 7000 people have visited 82 farms – from sheep and beef stations, to permaculture orchards, dairy farms, and honey producers.”

As well as being a fully operational breeding farm, Rewa Rewa Station has a few pedigree sheep that owner Partzia Vieno keeps for wool.

Across the farm, you can find romney, as well as corriedale-cross romneys, gotlands, and polwarth sheep.

Vieno said she was passionate about fibres and runs a flock of about 50 coloured sheep She also has angora

goats, which produce mohair fibres as well as a few alpacas.

Eb said although the 2022 event was delayed, Open Farms is kicking off this year with a call for farmers to sign up to host an open day. He said there was no

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lack of interest from urban people to get on-farm.

“We book out half of our capacity in 24 hours and more than 80 per cent of events are overbooked.

“To give more Kiwis a chance to reconnect with their rural roots, we’re asking more farmers to

host with us,” Eb said. Ahead of this year’s event, Open Farms has made changes to make hosting easier, including a private event format for first-time hosts and a subsidy to help cover the farmer’s time.

Eb said the changes were

made to help reduce some of the anxiety about hosting and to show farmers that Open Farms valued their contribution to the project. “We can’t do it without them.”

Eb said he and the Open Farms team had seen the impacts of on-farm

experiences first-hand. He said farmers felt a renewed sense of pride when seeing their farm through fresh eyes, or sparking a new passion for the production of food in others.

“There are tangible economic benefits to

hosting too.

“We’ve seen farmers use their open day to build team morale, hire new people, or market a directto-customer business model.”

To host an event with Open Farms, farmers sign-up on the website, set and track their visitor numbers and download a handbook covering activity ideas, checklists, and other important information.

Eb said Open Farms supported farmers to plan their day, managed all visitor marketing and registrations and provided

a ‘box-of-kit’ for the day.

“When it comes to bridging the urban-rural divide, there is nothing more effective than an onfarm experience.”

Eb said research after previous events had shown that visitors saw sustainability in farming more positively and understood the complexities of farming better after an open day.

Beef and Lamb New Zealand chief executive Sam McIvor said creating opportunities for people to connect with farming and food production has never been more important.

“The primary sector is being called on to step up and lead New Zealand’s covid-19 recovery, people are looking for ways to support sustainable farming and our farmers also want to connect and demonstrate how we grow the nation’s food and manage our environment.”

Opening the gates: A call to Rural Rural

McIvor said having a platform to connect customers and producers together was critical. Open Farms is backed by three partners – Beef and Lamb, the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge, and the Ministry for Primary Industries Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund.

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Farmer worries listed

Farmer confidence in general economic conditions has hit a record low, according to a Federated Farmers January survey.

Of just over 1100 responses from farm businesses around the country, a net 65.2 per

of farmer respondents expected economic conditions to deteriorate over the next 12 months, 0.9 points down on the survey six months ago.

“It’s not just inflation and rising farm input costs,” Federated Farmers president and economic

to second place and at number three is regulation and compliance costs – a catch-all for the wave of reform, regulation, red tape and costs swamping the sector.

“Just one example –proposed replacement resource management

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“The National and Built Environment and Spatial Planning Bills undermine local democracy, fail to reduce compliance complexity and will be a feast for lawyers for years ahead, with farmers, businesses and ratepayers shouldering delays and

The Feds survey found the four highest priorities farmers wanted the Government to address were fiscal policy; economy and business environment; regulation and compliance costs; and supporting agriculture and Faltering confidence means less investment in farm improvements and production, and lower spending in the provinces.

The January survey registered a steep decline in profitability, with a nett 28.4 per cent of respondents reported making a profit currently, down 26.7 points on July

Looking ahead, 5.4 per cent of respondents expect their production to decline over the year [4.9 per cent down on six months ago] and a net 24.1 per cent thought their spending would increase over the next 12 months, down 30.5 points on the July finding.

Report for Week Ending 10 February 2023.

Sheep

Ewes 3@112

Lambs 5@141, 5@107, 3@91, 6@97, 8@91, 14@102, 16@60, 16@121, 11@134

Cattle

Fresian weaner steer 2@450

Hereford x weaner bull 1@450

Friesian weaner bull 1@390

Hereford x weaners heifer 1@450, 2@500

Poultry

Silver Wyandotte x chicks 5@7

Last weeks Farmwatch comment looked at identifying and preventing Facial Eczema (FE). As stated last week, it is estimated that for every cow which shows physical signs (i.e. clinical FE) there are 10 cows affected with FE who don’t show physical signs (i.e. subclinical FE).

It is advised that cows showing clinical signs of FE are:

Dried off to reduce pressure on the liver

Treated with zinc cream on white areas of the coat and udder, if affected

Moved into dense shade, ideally indoors, with a good water and feed supply

Fed supplement feed at night if outdoors, to reduce exposure to sunlight and help reduce hard grazing into pasture where FE spores may live

Fed a balanced diet with good levels of energy and protein

In addition to the above, for ver y sick cows

Use a starter drench to boost metabolic function

Use vitamin B12 supplementation

Seek veterinary advice regarding additional pain relief treatment. Practical indicators of recovery include liveweight gain and improvement in body condition score (BCS). Animals can take up to 12 months to fully recover

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Last week’s crossword solution

ACROSS: 1 Cumulus, 4 Long-winded, 9 Concise, 13 Part, 14 Solved, 15 Dugout, 16 Scandal, 19 Single file, 20 Well-to-do, 21 Psalm, 24 Method, 25 Usurer, 27 Editorial, 32 Gherkins, 33 Prompt, 34 Curtail, 38 Calcutta, 39 Remiss, 40 Soho, 41 Knack, 42 Embed, 45 Read the riot act, 52 Reins, 55 Stood, 56 Asks, 57 Modify, 58 Tactical, 61 Steeple, 62 Likely, 63 Handicap, 66 Moistened, 68 Spouse, 69 Street, 73 Cloud, 74 Academia, 76 Entomology, 81 Quieten, 82 Covert, 83 Hoopla, 84 Kind, 85 Shuttle, 86 Apostrophe, 87 Parasol.

DOWN: 1 Copes, 2 Marinate, 3 Scoffs, 4 Level, 5 Nude, 6 Widower, 7 Niggle, 8 Erupt, 10 Once, 11 Canasta, 12 Stable, 17 Bloodhound, 18 Edits, 22 Prospect, 23 Group, 24 Monocle, 26 Suit, 28 Deposit, 29 Orator, 30 Bonsai, 31 Zircon, 33 Poise, 35 Tinge, 36 Glib, 37 Chic, 43 Mutate, 44 Erode, 46 Easy, 47 Dislike, 48 Hamlet, 49 Ruddy, 50 Offshoot, 51 Tragic, 52 Retraction, 53 Inch, 54 Soloist, 59 Glass, 60 Onus, 64 Teach, 65 Memories, 67 Opulent, 68 Scatter, 70 Sleuth, 71 Embers, 72 Dollop, 75 Droop, 77 Noose, 78 Yodel, 79 Cell, 80 Ship.

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

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GirlGuidingNZ Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton

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Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB

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KeepFit! 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age

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Masterton Art Club 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 3777019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Masterton Petanque Club 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane

377-3064. Masterton Toy Library 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St.

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

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

Patient Activity Programme At

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Ruamahanga Club Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. Social Learners Bridge 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208.

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

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

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

FRIDAY,

FEBRUARY 17

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What You See: Photographs from the Collection to Feb 19; Julia Teale:

Koha Presenting Plenitude to Feb 19; Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities to July 2023.

Carterton Craft Market Mon-Sat:

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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.

Greytown Music and Movement

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Fareham Creative Space Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz

Free Community Fit Club 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027]

498-7261.

Justice of the Peace Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library

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Kids Song & Story 9.30-10.30am, social hour during school terms for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Call Anne Owen

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Masterton Croquet Club Golf

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Masterton Masters Swimming Club Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool.

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Needlework & Craft Drop-in 10am-

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Spontaneous Dance Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla

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Wairarapa Kids Choir Choral singing for children aged seven years up,

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Walk and Talk Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY,

FEBRUARY 18

Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History Summer Showcase

– a day of free talks, tours and

conversations, 11am-4pm.

Carrington Bowling Club 57 High Street, Carterton, 1pm for 1.30 pm

start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027]

406-672.

Cobblestones Early Settlers

VIllage Open 10am-4pm seven days. History comes alive with six heritage buildings, carts and carriages, set in

two acres of beautiful gardens, bring a picnic to enjoy.

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

Featherston Heritage Museum

Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

Featherston Weekly Market 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.

Justice of the Peace Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon.

Lions Book Sale 9am-1pm, next to Wairarapa Farmers Market, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand.

Lions Greytown Book Sale 10am6pm, Greytown, $1 book, $5 bag, $10 box, cash and Eftpos available.

Martinborough Museum Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated. Masterton Croquet Club Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

Parkrun Weekly 5km run/walk.

Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/

greytownwoodsidetrail

Saturday in the Park Food trucks by the Skate Park, QE Park 10am-2pm, rain or shine.

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum

Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.

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

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

Wairarapa Farmers’ Market 9am-

1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree.

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch

Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 10am-noon.

Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

Wairarapa Word With New Zealand’s 13th Poet Laureate Chris Tse at 2pm.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19

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.

Lions Greytown Book Sale 10am6pm, Greytown, $1 book, $5 bag, $10 box, cash and Eftpos available. Wairarapa Bonsai Club Workshop. Repot and shape your tree from 9.30am onwards. For location call president Bob Macfarlane [027] 3347730 or waibonsai@gmail.com

Carterton Farmers Market Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’

Featherston Menz Shed 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm.

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

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

Masterton Toy Library 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Rotary Sunday Market 6.3011.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz

South Wairarapa Pipe Band Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time please call Gordon [027] 414-7433 or [027] 628-5889. Wairarapa Gourmet Toastmasters Club 11am-1pm. Contact Carol [027] 600-1710. Wairarapa Model Aero Club 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

MONDAY,

FEBRUARY 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] 372-7764. 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. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322. Carterton Food Bank 10-11am Mon-

Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092.

CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.

Citizens Advice Bureau Free and confidential advice, 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.

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

Epilepsy Support Group 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22.

Featherston Music Club 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249.

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

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

Hospice Wairarapa Support Services Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888.

Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Keep Fit! 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Line Dancing 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Literacy Aotearoa Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214.

Mah-jong 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre.

Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. The Dance Shed 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Troubadour Music Group 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019. Wairarapa Services Club Cards –500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

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

Caregivers Programme At Hospice

Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon-1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Clareville Badminton Club Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

Carrington Bowling Club 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30 pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672.

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

hist.soc@gmail.com

Central Indoor Bowls Club 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554.

Chair Exercise Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown.

Dance Fitness 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

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

Fareham Creative Space Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz

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

Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes At Literacy Aotearoa

Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994

or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton.

GirlGuiding Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock

372-7646.

Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB

11am-1pm.

Mah-jong Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681.

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Masterton Croquet Club Golf

Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward

377-4401. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a

chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole

St. Call Ngaire 377-0342.

Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. Call Ben [027]

892-0730.

Masterton Toy Library 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon

St, Masterton.

Paint/draw From live model,10am-

noon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria

St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. 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.

Seniornet Wairarapa Computer/

cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm,

Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.

Social Bridge At South Wairarapa

Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.

South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club Games afternoon. Call Doff

304-9748.

Call Val [06] 308-9293.

Steady As You Go Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St.

Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club During school terms. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm.

Featherston Menz Shed 61

Fitzherbert St, open from 10am.

Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am. Featherston Wahine Singers

Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild:

Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 378-2949 or Jenny 377-0859.

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

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

Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers:

Meet 7pm in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.

Woops A Daisies Leisure Marching

Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 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, all ages and abilities

welcome.

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

Carterton Cycle Group An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km

rides. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389.

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

Digital Seniors Wairarapa Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.

Masterton Citizens Advice, 10-noon.

Free Classes Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214. Greytown Menz Shed 9am-noon. 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, no appointment necessary.

Call [027] 245-2819.

Heart of Arts Wairarapa A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm.

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

Justice of the Peace Masterton CAB

noon-2pm.

Kiddie Gym For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325.

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

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

Masterton Croquet Club Association

Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call

Carl Redvers 378-7109.

Parkinson’s Singing Group 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre.

Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.

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

Scrabble Club 1-4pm, Senior Citizens

Hall, 8 Cole St, Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027]

Tu Ora Compass Health is currently recruiting for a Community Nurse Specialist

Why join our team?

• You will work with a dedicated team of like-minded people within a supportive and close-knit environment

•Ongoing training

•Competitive salary

• You will be a registered nurse with a minimum three years of clinical experience, with excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills

If you have a special interest in Respiratory conditions and are driven to make a difference in the Primary Health sector, we are keen to hear from you.

Classified

Public Notices

OFFICIAL NOTICE.

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traf c Road Closure) Regulations

1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close part of Te Wharau Road for the purpose of a Motorcycle Hill Climb for the period indicated hereunder:

Period of Closure:

Saturday 18th March 2023

Sunday 19th March 2023

Roads affected:

9.00am – 4.00pm

9.00am – 4.00pm

Te Wharau Road from Te Whiti Road to the top of Kourarau hill.

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

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 8th March 2023 at the of ce of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton.

Johannes Ferreira

Infrastructure Manager

www.cdc.govt.nz

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

Employment

Public Notices

OFFICIAL NOTICE.

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR

TRAFFIC

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traf c Road Closure) Regulations

1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close various roads below for the purpose of the Anzac Parade for the period indicated hereunder:

Period of Closure:

Tuesday 25th April 2023 10.45am – 11.45am

Roads affected:

State Highway 2 from Holloway Street to Park Road

Holloway Street from State Highway 2 to 50 Holloway Street Memorial Square from State Highway 2 to Park Road

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

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 8th March 2023 at the of ce of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton.

Johannes Ferreira

Infrastructure Manager

www.cdc.govt.nz

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

Employment

KAIKŌKIRI – SENIOR PRACTICE NURSE

– 40 hours per week

Whaiora offers a wide range of health and social services to our Wairarapa community, including a Very Low-Cost Access (VLCA) Medical Centre for Masterton M āori, Pacific peoples, and people who have found it hard to afford or access healthcare.

We are currently looking for a Senior Practice Nurse who wants to share their knowledge, skills and experience to complement our existing team.

What Whaiora offers you:

• A well-supported clinical setting

• A confidential recruitment process

• Competitive Salary

You will need:

• Current Registration with the New Zealand Nursing Council (is essential)

• Experienced Practice Nurse (at least 5 ye ars’ experience)

• Qualified Vaccinator

The following experience will be an advantage for applicants to this role:

• Smear taker certification

• Competent user of MedTech 32/MedTech Evolution

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Understanding of Tikanga Māori and able to demonstrate practical everyday use

• Excellent communication, organisational and computer skills

• An ability to effectively manage own workload and work independently

• Be adaptable, honest, reliable and confidential

• The ability to work in a team environment and maintain a calm disposition under pressure

Please note that this role that will require safety checking through the police vetting system under the Vulnerable Children Act 2014. Applications close: Wednesday 22nd February 2023, however, if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closure date we may progress with interviews and a selection process at an earlier date. For a job description and application pack email anita@whaiora.org.nz

SENIOR SALES ASSISTANT

Saunders Shoes has been established in the Wairarapa since 1947. In that time, we have built up a local clientele from all over New Zealand. We require a Senior Sales Assistant to compliment and embrace our store. Selling a range of well known footwear brands such as RM Williams, Birkenstock, Josef Seibel to name just a few you are required to build your knowledge on footwear, fitting and customer needs and requirements.

In addition, we are the exclusive retailer in Wairarapa of the Simply Italian jewellery, HDC - sterling silver jewellery from Mexico and Pilgrim a Danish jewellery brand.

You must be well groomed, passionate about the best service every day, have good time keeping skills, able to work sole charge, computer literate and most importantly a positive friendly attitude.

references required

retail experience preferred but not essential honest good health

To apply please send your covering letter and C.V. to saunders.shoes@xtra.co.nz

Employment

Health Care Assistant - Greytown

Medical Centre

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the fantastic team at Greytown Medical Centre as a Healthcare Assistant, to provide primary care nursing support, patient interventions and treatment within the Medical Centre.

We Offer:

•A competitive salary

•A supportive, friendly, team environment

•Ongoing training

For more information, please contact Jane Taylor, on 0278802395.

Applicants will be reviewed and processed as received and the role therefore may close early.

To apply go to hcm615.peoplestreme.net/tuoracompasshealth

Do you want to engage and support whanau and individuals to work effectively providing quality care and ongoing support to patients? Greytown Medical Centre is looking for an experienced Paramedic to complement our clinical team, on a part time basis.

You will work with dedicated team of like-minded people.

Ideally you will:

• Have experience in the health sector, including working with a clinical workforce

•Be a registered and experienced Paramedic

•Hold a current APC

For more information please contact Jane Taylor, on 0278802395.

To apply for this position you must have the right to work in New Zealand as we are not an accredited employer.

Applicants will be reviewed and processed as received and the role therefore may close early.

To apply go to hcm615.peoplestreme.net/tuoracompasshealth

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL