Wairarapa Midweek Wed 15th March

The Reign of Princess

Inside a circle of native trees, a 33-year-old horse called Princess carries riders to a state of peace and relaxation once a week.

Steady and docile, Princess was gifted to Wairarapa Riding for the Disabled [RDA] by Lynne Woodhouse of Pongoroa and, for at least 15 years, the mare has graciously done her duty.

“Princess is the matriarch of the team,” Wairarapa RDA branch committee member Dianne Gates said.

The mare is a former packhorse and was involved in Pony Club and trekking before her life at RDA. Her teammates include two Kaimanawa ponies.

RDA sits on picturesque land behind Masterton

AFC football club. Every Thursday during the school term, the eight ponies and horses are brought from their paddock to the stables by a team of red-shirted volunteers.

The complex is idyllic, with outdoor and indoor arenas linked by small

buildings including a tack room for riding equipment, an office, and the all-important kitchen and meeting room.

RDA is not about riding horses repetitively in circles. Each rider has a personalised plan

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Mason Martin completes exercises on pony Mimi, under the guidance of volunteer Brenda Kean.

Undisputed royalty of Wairarapa RDA, 33-year-old Princess does her duty every week. PHOTOS/JULIA MAHONY

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Writer in line for a ‘Grand’ prize

A finalist’s spot in the country’s most prestigious literary awards, a residence at a renowned creative institution, and an upcoming podcast series – it’s fair to say life is “grand” for Noelle McCarthy.

The Featherston local is one of just 20 writers shortlisted for the 2023 Ockhams New Zealand Book Awards – with her memoir Grand: Becoming My Mother’s Daughter in contention for the top prize in the General NonFiction category.

Sixteen works across four categories have been named as finalists, whittled down from the original 44 on the long list, released last month.

McCarthy’s Grand is the only memoir to have made the shortlist – up against an exploration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its English text, a collection of stories from Te Tai Tokerau iwi, and a biography of notorious Whanganui Mayor Charles Mackay. Grand [Penguin, 2022], the first full-length

book for journalist and podcaster McCarthy, explores her upbringing in 1990s Ireland, successful broadcasting career, and overcoming generational trauma.

At the heart of the

memoir is her tumultuous relationship with her late mother Carol, whose own religious upbringing had a lasting impact on her family.

McCarthy, also in the running for a special

Dark Sky Reserve status could extend to Masterton

Masterton District Council [MDC] has signalled its preference to join the existing Dark Sky Reserve in Carterton and South Wairarapa.

The topic will be out for consultation as part of MDC’s Annual Plan process. The council met earlier this month to discuss the wording in the Annual Plan consultation document.

A Dark Sky Reserve

is public or private land where the quality of starry nights and the nocturnal environment are “exceptional”, and those qualities are specifically protected for cultural, environmental, educational, or scientific purposes.

In January, the Carterton and South Wairarapa districts were granted Dark Sky Reserve status by the International Dark-Sky Association. Both councils have outdoor lighting regulations in place to

Ockhams award for firsttime authors, said she was delighted “to be in the company of such brilliant writers” on both the short and long list. Among these were decorated Kiwi wordsmiths Kate Camp and Dame Fiona Kidman, whose memoirs Grand beat for a spot in finals.

“I didn’t want to expect anything. I’ve been through the process several times before with media awards – it’s always subjective, and you can’t predict what they’re looking for,” McCarthy said.

“You have to be realistic, but you always hope you’ll do well!

“I feel so lucky and honoured. All the feedback I’ve received for Grand has been wonderful – and overwhelming. I wrote it at home in Featherston, starting on an A4 refill pad from Whitcoulls. It was my story, and now it’s almost got nothing to do with me – the story belongs to everyone who has read it.”

McCarthy was born and raised in Cork, Ireland’s second-largest city, and relocated to Auckland in her twenties.

There, she began her

career in broadcasting: Hosting overnight talkback segments on Newstalk ZB, then spending eight years as a producer and presenter for RNZ.

In 2017, she and husband John Daniell founded their podcast creation company, Bird of Paradise Productions, which has produced content for national media platforms – including the Voyager Media Awardwinning “Getting Better”, produced by McCarthy and then trainee doctor Emma Espiner.

McCarthy is currently the 2023 Writer in Residence at Victoria University’s International Institute of Modern Letters – a creative writing programme known for producing some of the country’s leading contemporary writers.

While at Victoria University, she will deliver presentations to postgraduate students and help to mentor aspiring writers – as well as having mostly uninterrupted space to work on her second book.

“I’ve never had the space just to write. While writing Grand, I was working full-time and looking after

my daughter – so I’d take notes wherever I could around the house.

“At Victoria, I’ve actually got my own desk! Virginia Woolf was right: ‘A woman must have money and a room of her own if she is to write.’”

McCarthy’s newest work is inspired by her love of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and delves into the enduring pop cultural impact of the vampire character.

“I picked up Dracula when I was 14, and I couldn’t put it down – it sucks you in and doesn’t let go. It’s shaped my life ever since,” she said.

“I feel like Count Dracula still walks alongside me. There’s so much to unpack about the force vampires exert in literature. What makes them so compelling, dangerous and seductive?”

As if life wasn’t busy enough – McCarthy will shortly start work on a new long-form podcast, to feature on The Spinoff later this year.

In June, she will return to Ireland to celebrate the release of Grand in her home country.

protect against light pollution, which can have detrimental effects on both wildlife and human health.

Dark Sky Reserves also open up economic opportunities – with the Aoraki-McKenzie region enjoying a tourism boom since it was granted Dark Sky Reserve status in 2012.

Initially, the wording in MDC’s consultation document specified the council would set aside $20,000 from existing economic development

budgets to support a Dark Sky Reserve if the community wanted the project to go ahead. After discussion, it was decided a monetary figure not be included and that the emphasis would be placed on external funding opportunities and volunteer contributions.

The alternative option is that MDC does not undertake any work to join the existing Dark Sky Reserve.

Deputy Mayor Bex Johnson said she supported the initiative but would rather external funding opportunities be explored rather than

the council putting aside $20,000.

“This is an opportunity that benefits the whole region; there will be philanthropic entities that would want to support this.”– NZLDR • Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

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Masterton District Council has proposed to join Carterton and South Wairarapa in achieving Dark Sky Reserve Status.

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Featherston author Noelle McCarthy –ÿ nalist in the 2023 Ockhams New Zealand Book Awards.

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St Brigid’sspiritalightinstudents

For a Wairarapa Catholic women’s group, a party for Saint Brigid of Kildare may become an annual fixture alongside Saint Patrick’s Day,

The St Pat’s Ladies, who meet in Masterton monthly, said they were pleased that, this year, Ireland had made Saint Brigid’s Day a national public holiday – the country’s first in honour of a woman.

Many St Pat’s Ladies were educated in Wairarapa by the religious order of Brigidine Sisters, named after the saint, and said an annual celebration around her feast day of February 1 would be a fitting tribute to the nuns’ devotion to education.

The Catholic Women’s League disbanded in Wairarapa seven or eight years ago due to low numbers, St Pat’s member Eileen Beck said. “But we wanted to keep a social group going.”

Six Irish Brigidine nuns arrived in New Zealand in 1898 and established St Bride’s Convent in Masterton. The teaching order staffed a network of schools around Wairarapa and the North Island.

Beck and fellow St Pat’s members Judy Hooper and Margaret Fenn recalled the nuns’ individual personalities and tenacity.

“Those first women came out from Ireland, so young,” Hooper said. “I was an adult before I

appreciated what they did. We lived through the era of nuns as our only teachers, before lay teachers came to the schools.”

The nuns endured Wairarapa summers wearing habits of heavy black serge tunics and thick veils covering their heads, necks and hair – a style altered to a freer design in the 1960s. What lay underneath was a mystery to curious school children, who would guess the colour of the nuns’ hair.

“Mother Tarcisius would tuck up her habit while coaching basketball – she was very sporty,” Fenn said.

“The nuns also used a house at Castlepoint at Christmas, near where my family stayed. When everyone else went inside for tea, the nuns would emerge in their black togs and white bathing caps. My parents would tell me to get away from the widow.”

While the nuns might have looked stern in their

habits, “I didn’t find any of the Brigidine nuns harsh women,” Beck said. “Although, one made us say the rosary while travelling over the hill to Wellington to play basketball,” Fenn recalled with a smile.

Students and their families could not visit the nuns, or have them home for meals, and the sisters had to always travel in pairs. But through education, the nuns imparted their skills and humour.

“The nuns were absolutely part of our lives,” Hooper said. “Even though they couldn’t mix with us socially, they didn’t seem distant. They communicated with us wonderfully – we didn’t know much about Ireland but we knew every Irish song.”

The nuns had income from teaching music and had talented sewers and embroiderers in their ranks. Students at St Bride’s College for Girls were offered subjects

MP tours new housing wing for seniors

Wairaraa MP Kieran

McAnulty was treated to a tour of the region’s newest senior housing units earlier this month – complete with “good banter” and “fantastic pikelets”.

In February, Abbeyfield House opened its newlycompleted Buxton Wing, home to four new resident studios and 14 individual units to house people aged 65 and over.

Abbeyfield, administered by the charity Abbeyfield Masterton, provides accommodation for seniors who may struggle to afford retirement villas or rental housing at market rates.

Community housing for seniors has been an ongoing issue for Wairarapa: in December last year, there were 60 people in Masterton on the senior housing waiting list.

Half were on the list for more than a year.

McAnulty paid a visit to the Buxton Wing on March 2, where he got to explore the new facilities and, later, join the residents for morning tea.

The MP said he received a warm welcome and was impressed with the “fantastic new units”.

“Our seniors deserve warm, comfortable homes

and that’s exactly what they are getting,” McAnulty said.

“Abbeyfield is entirely run by volunteers, who are absolutely committed to their residents’ wellbeing –and it shows.

“I met with the residents over a cuppa and some fantastic pikelets. They were happy and comfortable, sharing stories and having a laugh.”

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including Latin and Italian languages, mathematics, bookkeeping, use of globes, geology, botany, astronomy, shorthand, painting, wax modelling and calisthenics [exercise].

There were many shifts around buildings and sites for Masterton’s Catholic convent and schools. St Bride’s combined with St Joseph’s College for Boys in 1978 to form Chanel College, which features a St Brigid’s cross in its monogram. UCOL and The Warehouse now stand on

the first convent and school site.

The Masterton convent closed in 2010, 112 years after the first nuns arrived.

Sister Monica Landy, who passed away in 2021, was the last serving Brigidine nun in Wairarapa.

“Monica was such a go-getter,” Fenn said. “She loved her rugby and would coach schoolboys when she was a teacher.”

When the St Pat’s Ladies were girls, they would join the Catholic community at Queen Elizabeth Park on St Patrick’s Day, where each child was given an apple wrapped in green tissue paper, and a cream bun or ice cream.

“St Patrick’s School is good at keeping the spirit of St Patrick’s Day alive today,” Beck said.

According to Christians, St Brigid was a pioneering woman who founded religious communities in the 5th century, with some legends of miracles. For others, her name is shared by a pagan Celtic goddess of fire. All versions have become symbolic of women’s empowerment.

“The nuns just got things done, as women do,” Hooper said. “We should remember those strong Brigidine women by celebrating St Brigid’s Day in Wairarapa.”

• St Patrick’s School is hosting an international food fair on St Patrick’s Day, March 17, from 5pm. All are welcome. Stalls are cash only.

Residents at the Buxton Wing each have their own studio room with an ensuite, and have access to a shared lounge, dining room and kitchen

facilities. Abbeyfield house manager Jude Clark said McAnulty’s visit was “relaxed and well-received” by the residents.

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St Pat’s Ladies members from left: Judy Hooper, Eileen Beck and Margaret Fenn, sit on a pew from St Patrick’s Church in Masterton. PHOTOS/JULIA MAHONY

A St Brigid’s cross made to celebrate the centenary of St Bride’s Convent in 1998.

Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty enjoys tea and pikelets with the residents of Abbeyÿ eld House. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Five decades of therapy riding

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tailored to their needs and conditions, with each part of the Masterton complex designed for a therapeutic experience.

“Horses have a unique way of bonding with people,” Gates said, as she walked around the native tree-and-creek trail, through the steering maze, past the fountain and through the sensory walk, lined with interesting objects.

“Horses get people off the ground and their rocking motion moves through the rider’s body. We use sheepskins on the horse’s back, so riders feel maximum movement.”

Riders progress through sensory or exercise goals – the large indoor arena has letters on the wall, where riders can practise spelling their names from horseback.

One RDA regular is Mason Martin, who has been attending for three school terms. The Year 3 pupil from St Patrick’s School rides his favourite pony, Mimi, each week, taking part in horseback games such as “Simon Says”.

As he bends and stretches over Mimi’s neck, then reaches into the air for his exercises,

Mason is visibly enjoying himself, chatting to the two volunteers walking by his side. Afterwards, he brushes Mimi and helps clean her hooves.

“Mason is a different boy when he comes here,” his mother Kara Martin said.

“Animals are calming for

him, and he has learnt how to treat horses and be kind to them.”

As a registered charity, Wairarapa RDA relies on bequests, donations and sponsors to operate. The horses are dispersed to farms for care during school holidays.

It is the quiet qualities of older horses which make them ideal, with horse welfare of the utmost importance.

Wairarapa RDA horse manager Mel Williams, a qualified vet, said the horses were all happy in their work.

“We always listen to our horses’ needs; they will tell us when it is time to retire,” Williams said. “We are always on the lookout for replacement horses with the right qualities.”

Gates added: “We also need more volunteers who enjoy being outside, working alongside riders and horses. They don’t need to be horse riders themselves – just comfortable around large animals and the therapy aspect of RDA.”

Wairarapa RDA was started by Logan and Ysabel Bruce, who set up a riding school on their land in Masterton. The Home of

Compassion in Carterton would bring children with disabilities there. The Bruces made moves to join New Zealand RDA, becoming an affiliated branch in February 1974.

Logan and Ysabel’s daughter, Marilyn Palmer, is now volunteer coordinator and their son Ian is treasurer. Palmer said her parents left a lasting legacy for the community.

“Mum spent years raising money for the branch before she passed away. When Dad eventually sold the Masterton land, an acre was left to RDA to continue the riding sessions.”

The land was later extended to the current property of about seven acres.

Many community groups and businesses have supported Wairarapa RDA. “People come and trim trees, repair roofs, re-do the arenas,” Palmer said. “We have secondary schools involved in painting murals.”

Planning is underway for the 50th anniversary next year, with a Mounted Olympics one idea for celebrations.

• To volunteer at Wairarapa RDA, or for more information on the charity’s services, please phone 06 378 6503.

Princess is queen of the stables at Wairarapa RDA. PHOTOS/JULIA MAHONY

Marilyn Palmer, with a photo of her parents, Ysabel and Logan Bruce, who founded the RDA branch in Masterton.

Age no barrier to new activities

Building confidence, trying new activities, and having fun are just some of the reasons for locals aged 60-plus to attend the inaugural Wairarapa Senior Regional Games later this month.

Organised by Nuku Ora [formerly Sport Wellington] and the three Wairarapa councils, the Senior Regional Games is a new event for Wairarapa. Held annually in Wellington, the games allow older people to participate in a variety of light-exercise sports and activities.

At the Wairarapa event, held at Trust House Recreation Centre in Masterton, attendees can try out a range of sports in the main gym, such as badminton, floorball, line dancing, indoor bowls, and walking netball.

Pilates, chair-based exercises, and aqua fitness classes are also on offer, as well as brain games [to keep the mind active] organised by Masterton District Library. A light lunch will also be provided.

Janice Murrell, community development lead for older people at Nuku Ora, said feedback on the Wellington event has been “very positive”, with participants appreciative of being able to try new experiences and

meet new people.

“It’s not a competitive event. It’s all about having fun and the participants focusing on what their bodies can do – not what they can’t do.”

“We all know the importance of keeping active and keeping up social connections when we get older,” Lisa Matthews, Positive Ageing Strategy coordinator for

the Wairarapa councils, added.

“The Senior Regional Games is a great way to do both!”

The Wairarapa Senior Regional Games will be held on Thursday, March 30, from 10am to 1pm. Registration is required for catering purposes. To register, or for more information, go to www. nukuora.org.nz, and follow

Colourful start to the fresh season

Members of Wairarapa’s Indian community gathered to observe the Hindu festival of Holi in Masterton earlier this month – covering themselves in colour to celebrate the new season.

the Holi festival is a way to welcome spring [the Masterton event was timed to coincide with the start of the season in India], release inhibitions, and commit to new beginnings and a fresh start in life.

the links “About”, “Events” and “Wairarapa Senior Regional Games 2023”. Alternatively, contact Nuku Ora on 04 380 2070. Two minivans will transport participants from Featherston to Masterton, and back, for the event. Spaces are limited. More details are included in the registration link.

About 80 people attended a celebratory event at Solway School on March 4, organised by the Wairarapa Indian Association in collaboration with Masterton District Council’s Welcoming Communities coordinator Arti Kadian.

In the Hindu faith,

Traditionally, bonfires are lit to symbolically burn away the past, and participants throw powder dye into the air – covering everyone with vibrant colours. Kadian was “delighted” to be able to mark the festival in Wairarapa for the first time.

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Participants at the Wellington Senior Regional Games try out some chair exercises.

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Zoo photos spark return to art

She has also been involved behind the scenes in the theatre community, and assisted with set and costume design for Waipawa Musical and Dramatic Club’s production of Phantom of the Opera.

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The animal kingdom and its wild beauty are on display in Carterton this month – thanks to the steady hand and discerning eye of up-and-coming artist Jo Bridgwater.

“Animalia”, the latest exhibition at Heart of Art’s gallery space, opened on March 3: Featuring a collection of Bridgwater’s drawings, inspired by her love of animals and frequent trips to Wellington and Auckland Zoos.

The exhibition, including works in both graphite and watercolour pencil on different coloured paper, is a homage to, in the words of the old hymn, “all creatures great and small”. Among them, butterflies and New Zealand native birds, a tortoise looking deep in thought, a doe-eyed giraffe, and a tiger with a simultaneously majestic and meditative expression.

“Animalia”, named for the scientific grouping that includes all animals, is the first exhibition “in many years” for Bridgwater.

The Masterton local and childcare worker, who has a degree in photography, had been heavily involved in the artistic world in her youth – but bouts of chronic illness forced her to take long breaks from her craft.

She said “Animalia” arose after discovering an old series of photographs, taken during her various zoo visits, on her computer. In need of a new project, she was compelled to take out her sketchpad.

“I found the photo of the

tiger and thought ‘yeah, I’m going to draw him,’” Bridgwater said.

“After that, I thought I may as well do a whole series of animal drawings.

“I was happy with how it all came together. I think people will enjoy seeing the animals’ personalities – I’m a big animal lover, and it was fun bringing those characters to life.

“Also, I like how they look like they’re out of the zoo context – they’re doing a lot of things that animals

would do when out in the wild.”

Bridgwater said she has been creative since childhood, and studied art all through school –eventually completing a Fine Arts degree at the Auckland University of Technology, majoring in photography.

In her late 20s, her

health took a turn for the worse – and she described the following 10 years as “a bit of a write-off”. However, she was able to keep creating in short bursts “in between bouts of pain”, experimenting with drawing, landscape painting, and mosaics, as well as spinning and wool felting.

Determined to further nurture her creativity on moving to Masterton four years ago, Bridgwater become a regular attendee at King Street Artworks [KSA], where she was encouraged to set up a solo exhibition by studio coordinator Ian Chapman.

Bridgwater now works out of a small studio in her back garden, and has started taking advanced drawing classes at Katz Atelier in Wellington to further hone her craft.

Now she has the studio set up, she eventually hopes to build a business doing commissioned pet portraits, as well as trying other media, such as ceramics.

She also still enjoys photography, one of her first loves. “I’m a bit trigger-happy!” she laughed.

“Animalia” by Jo Bridgwater will be on display at Heart of Arts, 47 High St North, Carterton, until Thursday, March 30. Heart of Arts is Wednesday to Friday from 10am-4pm, and weekends from 10am-2pm.

A watercolour pencil piece from Jo Bridgwater’s “Animalia” collection.

One of Bridgwater’s black and white graphite drawings. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

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GROW WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

If growing from home doesn’t appeal to you, but you understand the importance of producing food, maybe joining a community garden group would be bene cial. These groups are a great way to learn, meet people & help the community.

Beverley Jack, from Wairarapa Community Centre said “We nd people participate in the community garden also do so because, they are tenants and landlords place restrictions on them digging up the lawn, and they can reduce the cost of growing food by being part of a community garden.”

Listed below are a few places you could try, but there are others. If you belong to a group you think could be helpful please email your details to: julie@gardenbarn.co.nz

If you are in Carterton, there are the delightfully arty community gardens behind the Police Station; follow the colourful footprints from Holloway Street past the rainbow angel wings, through the little gate and into the gardens.

R2R Youth Group and Wairarapa Herb Society do regular working bees there and current Good Living Wairarapa have a mini working bee there most Thursday afternoons starting at 4pm. Pop on by if you feel like joining in or even just to check the gardens out.  There is an undercover pergola with a huge wooden slab table that is perfect to meet up with your friends for a takeaway coffee or picnic lunch.

Greenhouses allow longer growing seasons and provide the ideal environment for propagation and growing from seed. Plants grow bigger and faster because they’re protected from the elements (you will also be protected while you potter around), and they give protection from some pests & diseases.

Autopots are another space saving way to grow hydroponically and don’t require any electricity or running water. This system automatically waters and feeds your plants using gravity and is a good solution for growers who go away regularly, or for growing at a holiday house.

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The key to a successful garden is quality soil, regardless of what you’re growing.

If your summer garden has nished producing, and you’re going to use the space for new season veggies, take the time to clear the area well and replenish the soil by digging in a mixture of goodies to replace lost nutrients and to condition the soil. This should be done at least a few weeks before adding plants so the soil has time to settle. The same should be done for newly created gardens, the better the soil the better the plants.

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The generous size and rustic appeal of wine barrels make them a popular choice for container gardening. Get in quick, we have a limited number available for $180.

The Wairarapa Community Centres developed The GROW Project = Garden for Resilience and Optimum Wellbeing in 2022, when people were looking for a tranquil place to be reconnected to their community after covid lockdowns and wanted to learn how to grow their own food, due to increase of food prices. We want to give people the tools and the resources to be more self-suf cient and show them gardening can be simple, sustainable, and enjoyable.

The garden is situated at St Mathews Church on Park Ave, Masterton. We have working bees Wednesday mornings each week from 10-12 noon and 4th Saturday 10-12 each month. Anyone is welcome to participate in planting, weeding and harvesting the food and attending workshops.

Follow us on our facebook page  www.facebook.com/wcct.co.nz or ring us on 0272809226.

The Wairarapa Herb Society was established in 1982 for the purpose of promoting and sharing knowledge of herbs, their cultivation and use.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

21 March, 1.30pm

Resilient future – a practical session to help us prepare for natural disasters –what to have in your herbal rst aid kit, pantry staples, grab and go bag etc. Please come along with your ideas.

18 April, 1.30pm

In ammation – presentation by Christine and Amanda.

16 May, 1.30pm

Little Farms – Alex Morrisey will talk to us about the produce business she started with her best friend and their lasagne-style, no dig garden.

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11 March, 1.30pm

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1 April, 1.30pm

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Georgina’s legacy lives on

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A new street in Carterton will immortalise the legacy of former mayor and member of parliament Georgina Beyer.

Beyer, who died March 6, was the world’s first transgender mayor and MP, and a tireless advocate for LGBTQ+ rights throughout her trailblazing political career.

She was diagnosed with chronic kidney failure in 2013 and received a donated kidney from Carterton man Grant Pittams in 2017.

At an extraordinary council meeting in Carterton last week, Pittams and close friends gave tributes to Beyer in the public forum before councillors signed off on naming a new street after her.

Pittams said Beyer would have been humbled and honoured by the street naming proposal.

“Georgina made a huge contribution here in this community, but also nationally and internationally,” he said – adding he was glad his kidney had given Beyer

another five years.

Pittams and others urged the council to name the street ‘Georgina Beyer Way’, instead of the proposed ‘Beyer Way’ as stated in the council agenda.

Heather Henare, one of the executors of Beyer’s estate, said it was important that Beyer’s full name was used to distinguish between Beyer and her stepfather, who had the same last name.

The street will be in a new 71-lot residential subdivision located at Kent Street and developed by Corsair Developments

Limited.

Councillors unanimously agreed to name one of the streets Georgina Beyer Way.

Two other streets in the subdivision will be called Kakariki Crescent and Peaks Avenue. Developers and prominent Carterton businesspeople Matt and Rosie Carter said it is their honour to name the street after Beyer. Both had a long friendship with her and supported her as she embarked on her political career in Carterton more than two decades ago.

“She made us feel proud of our community and that we could do things that hadn’t been done before,” Rosie said.

“Matt and I would be honoured to have one of the streets named after Georgina.”

Matt said Beyer had a “strong, pragmatic, dogmatic attitude to things” and cared deeply for the community.

“The minute Georgina was mentioned [for the street name], it was just a no-brainer,” he said.

“I am so proud of what she did for the community, and I’m proud of what she

did for friends and family.

“Georgina, wherever you are, thank you for everything you have done for this town.”

Beyer was farewelled on March 7 with a small ceremony and “went out in style in a beautiful purple hot rod hearse” from Wairarapa, Henare said.

“It was the perfect ending to her wonderful life and legacy.”

A public memorial service for Beyer will be held at a later date.

– NZLDR

• Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

Former Carterton Mayor and trans trailblazer Georgina Beyer outside Carterton District Council in 1993.

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Julia Mahony

Ireland’s superstar Saint Patrick gets his day this week – but there’s a strong challenge to his status by a saint called Brigid of Kildare.

Last month, Ireland observed its first public holiday honouring St Brigid. For Christians, she is the patron saint of learning, peacemaking, poetry, protection, blacksmithing, livestock and dairy production.

It is said St Brigid brewed ale and was a founder of churches and religious communities.

Like many saints’ feast days, Brigid’s February 1 is shared with a pagan festival in Ireland: In this case, Imbolc, heralding the return of the season of light and growth.

The ancient Celtic goddess linked with Imbolc shares the name Brigid and is also punching above her weight. A giant mural painted in 2020 in Dundalk, County Louth,

near Brigid’s purported birthplace of Faughart, depicts the woman as half Christian saint and half fiery deity.

Choose your Brigid –saint or goddess – but most admirers link the name with women’s empowerment.

St Brigid: the new Irish cool Opinion

Living in Ireland four years ago, I became aware of the movement to get Brigid up there with Patrick. Children brought home the usual woven Brigid’s Crosses in February, but it was much more than crafts.

More groups of women were meeting at ancient sites to do mysterious things with candles and lamps, burning the “Fire of Brigid” at dawn and dusk. Around her feast day, there were St Brigid’s lunches, sports events for women, festivals, pilgrimages, and other things with her name on. She was becoming cool, with suitable stories attached.

Legend has it, she tricked the King of Leinster

by asking him to give her as much land in County Kildare as her cloak would cover. As the man laughed, Brigid threw her cloak into the air, where it spread across acres, securing her enough land to start her religious communities.

Brigid’s Day feels more magical than Patrick’s raucous booze-fest, bolstered by heaving green waves of tourists. [I think Irish people in Ireland have a clandestine, touristfree level of celebrating Paddy’s Day – but it’s

hush-hush.]

A classic online video shows an elderly Dublin man telling a reporter why he does not attend the annual St Patrick’s Day parade. After a string of expletives, he says he’d rather hide at the bottom of his garden with his dog.

But for Irish expats across the world, a St Patrick’s Day parade is the pinnacle of Irish pride. It’s giant green fun.

In Ireland, the campaign for a Brigid’s Day national holiday was spearheaded

from 2019 by HerStory, an organisation promoting achievements by Irish mná [women].

The new bank holiday is part of Ireland stretching out of a time when women were stymied by the constraints of religion and patriarchal laws. And it’s recognising Brigid of Kildare’s global reach.

Because, after all, Ireland’s “matron saint” made her mark on the world many moons ago. Her spirit was carried overseas by women navigating beloved tradition, ingrained ritual – and massive change.

Here in Wairarapa, we had a thriving convent of Brigidine Sisters, who lived up to Brigid’s saintly patronage of learning and staffed a network of Catholic schools. Nuns chosen as principals were charismatic and skilled women.

A group of former Catholic Women’s League members still meet in Masterton. As they told Midweek this week, the Brigidine nuns had a lasting influence on the young lives of many Wairarapa women.

To them, Brigid’s spirit has always been alive and well.

Brigid of Faughart mural by Belfast-based artist Friz, depicting her as both Christian saint and pre-Christian goddess. PHOTO/BRIGIDOFFAUGHART.IE

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CUTIES OF THE WEEK

Sienna Studio Carterton Tango.

Jean Cretney Highland dancing.

Karen Roberts Ballroom.

Christina Schofield Charleston or Lindy Hop – but they look hard.

Bob Pringle Interpretative.

Cheryl Cavanagh Limbo.

Linda Voice Morris dancing – but with a dark twist. I started classes last week. Such fun.

Rosemary Rayner The waltz.

Angela Hansen-mrs Blue Swing.

Jocelyn Konig Gangnam Style.

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A cutie and a cool teen hanging out! Reader Loren sent in this snap of her son Mason [17 months] and big brother Phoenix [13], taken at their grandparents’ farm. Loren says the boys enjoy helping with the farming jobs, and taking rides on the dirt bike their granddad bought them. Check out their matching red bands!

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Prints give magic moments

‘There is always a magic moment when you lift the felt back. And that moment remains with every printmaker I know – even if you’re like me and you’ve been doing it for 40 years or so. It’s just the most amazing thing; something magical happens. It’s the marriage of ink and paper. And the energy that comes off that is phenomenal.’ – Marty Vreede, founder, Central Print Council Aotearoa

New Zealand

Print Council Aotearoa

New Zealand: Celebration brings together the work of printmakers across the country to Aratoi to honour 20 years of Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand and celebrates the bright future of printmaking in this country.

Celebration follows the successful launch of the publication Proof in

November 2022. While

Proof records the first two decades of Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand’s history, Celebration acknowledges that history and looks towards the future of printmaking in New Zealand.

Inspired by ancient mythological stories,

Shakespeare, ecological maps, rewriting whakapapa and exploring climate change, Celebration is a varied and fascinating collection of work connected by the medium used and the stories they tell. The exhibition was designed to display the

Start talking about a ‘town hall’ Johnson urges council meeting

it started calling the project concept a “civic facility” and asked that the phrase “town hall” be used in the consultation document for the sake of clarity.

range of printmaking techniques and to make the viewer bring their own emotions in the interpretation of the work, evoking different responses for everyone.

“…With an exhibition as varied as this”, Sarah McClintock, Aratoi director said, “you are

going to find pieces that inspire you and some that are more challenging, and that’s okay. We have a huge range of quality work from across Aotearoa on display in this exhibition so take your time and soak them in, find ones that speak to you or change your perspective…”

Printmaking has been around for centuries; woodblock printing was developed in China in the 5th century. The medium has expanded and developed over the centuries with new techniques added, including digital printing. Many of these works in the exhibition play around with combining contemporary and ancient processes to create something entirely new.

• Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand: Celebration is showing from March 4-June 4.

Clear consultation questions are a top priority for Masterton District Council when it comes to the future of the civic facility project.

At the last full council meeting, elected members voted unanimously to consult with the community as part of the annual plan process to inform a revised scope for the project.

Further consultation will then be done as part of the Long-Term Plan [LTP] process.

Deputy Mayor Bex Johnson said she feels the council “lost its way” when

“When we first started this process … people wanted a venue,” she said.

“Public consultation said ‘we want a place to hold stuff ’, which to my mind is a town hall, whether it’s got theatre seats or flexi-floor spaces.

“It became bigger than Ben-Hur when we started calling it a ‘civic facility’ and the perception from the community is that it should be in Vegas, not Masterton.

“It’s ballooned out in cost and scope and I think, somewhere in the consultation, we need to talk about a town hall,” Johnson said.

“To my mind, we have the opportunity to rebuild the town hall, we’ve got the opportunity to renovate and extend the library – affordable options for our community – and our community will get the facilities and councilowned assets it deserves.”

Councillor Brent Goodwin agreed with Johnson and said the wording in the consultation questions needs to be clear.

“Looking at the last disastrous consultation –which was bloody appalling – I personally would like for us to get a chance to see this narrative before it goes out to the public.”

Council staff said elected members will need to approve the document before it goes out to the public.

Mayor Gary Caffell said

he is pleased the council is making progress on the project.

“It has been disappointing to all of us who have been here for a while that this has lingered on.

“From comments I have had from the community, there’s a real feeling out there that they want to be consulted and they want very clear questions.”

The civic facility scope that was budgeted for in the 2021-31 LTP cannot be delivered for the budgeted amount.

Significant or material changes to the scope of the project, or to the budgeted amount, must be given effect through the 2024-34 LTP.

This will be consulted on in March/April 2024.

This year, the council will gauge community support and refine options to enable a final decision on the civic facility to be made as part of the 2024-34 LTP. – NZLDR • Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

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Jo Lysaght, The Stranger, 2022, reduction lino cut.

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Masterton Town Hall and town square.

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Council News

In an emergency, it’s all hands on deck

In the North Island, this summer has been possibly the wettest in living memory, bringing cyclones, flooding and damage to our infrastructure, homes, businesses and farms – not to mention heartache.

Clearly the future is going to require all of us to be better prepared for the unexpected.

As a Council, we have specific roles in the community. We are responsible for:

• District well-being

• Local infrastructure

• Environmental safety & health

Doing your bit

The better prepared we all are, the better we will be able to help authorities if disaster strikes. We ask you to think about the “4 Rs”:

Reduction – As a community, can we work together to prevent risk to life and property?

Readiness – Do you have food, water, and communication tools? Do you have a plan to get home? Do you know who your neighbours are?

Response – Does your community know what action to take immediately, during or after an emergency?

Recovery – How do we move forward as a community to recover?

And as individuals, there’s a lot we can all do to be ready:

• Have an agreed safe meeting place for your household

• Know your neighbours

• Keep a working radio and batteries - cell phone towers may be down

• Have water, food and some cash stored away safely in case roads are cut off, stores are closed, or electricity is down.

• If you are on medications, make sure you have plenty and take it with you if you leave

• Have a grab bag of essentials including a torch,

• District civil defence emergency management preparedness and response

• Building control, public health inspections and other environmental health matters

• Controlling the effects of land use, including natural hazards

However, in an emergency, our efforts and those of our emergency services will not be enough. First responders will need to prioritise the most urgent callouts and supplies may take time to arrive. Everyone will have to pitch in.

Part of our role is to ensure our communities are well prepared.

water, ready-to-eat food, cash, medicine, contact numbers and important documents

• Subscribe to the Council’s e-mail service for urgent alerts

• Check the MetService for weather and swell warnings when heading out WREMO provides some great advice to help you create a plan for your household at wremo.nz/create-ahousehold-plan

Sandbags

During several recent floods, the Council has fielded a number of enquiries about sandbags.

While the Council does not supply sandbags, a community effort in Featherston has secured a stock of these and they are made available when needed at the local community hub. In other locations, you could improvise by filling sacks with whatever suitable material comes to hand.

Community hubs

In most cases, all the skilled people you need in an emergency are already in your community. Community hubs provide guidance on how communities can selfco-ordinate, should they need to. There is a hub in each of our three towns, and they are activated by Civil Defence.

It’s important to note that hubs are not places of shelter per se, but they are places to ask for and offer help, and to

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 our 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.

co-ordinate an emergency response.

They contain a basic kit including an AM/FM radio, maps and a Civil Defence VHF radio that allows communication with the wider office response if phones are down.

Read more at wremo.nz/find-your-hub Hubs may move to another venue if necessary.

Working together to recover

Recent weather events have demonstrated how important it is for communities, councils and agencies to come together. The kind of support provided will depend on the situation. During Cyclones Hale and Gabrielle, an Emergency Operations Centre was stood up to co-ordinate relief efforts, bringing together all the key players.

Such an approach makes a huge difference to our response and recovery.

APRIL MEETINGS

COUNCIL ORDINARY

Wednesday, 5 April at 10am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough

MĀORI STANDING COMMITTEE

Thursday, 27 April at 6pm Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough

Harry Wilson CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Water risks

In some emergencies, access to water and water contamination might be real issues. It could be days before a community drinking station is set up, so as a general rule, you should store a week’s worth of water –that’s 140 litres per person.

If a boil notice is issued, the Ministry of Health advice is to boil, cool and pour the water into a clean container to store. It will last up to 3 days in the fridge or 24 hours at room temperature. In flooding situations, people are advised to take great care with personal hygiene and handwashing because of the risk of contamination.

For more information, go to wremo.nz/store-water

Mayoral Relief Fund

Have you been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle? You may qualify for help from the Wairarapa Mayoral Relief Fund. Details on the criteria for applications will be on our website or www.mstn.govt.nz shortly.

If you have any welfare issues relating to accommodation, food or other needs, please call 0800 239 247. As Wairarapa transitions from response to recovery, monetary donations are much appreciated if you have the means.

If you would like to contribute directly to the fund, donations can be made to:

Masterton District Council

Westpac Account 03-0687-0271682-03

Reference ‘WAISTORM

Kitchener Street revamp

Waka Kotahi is planning to resurface a stretch of Martinborough’s Kitchener Street. This work is planned for 20-24 March, weather and resources permitting. The work would improve the condition of the highway, moving in stages from Memorial Square to Princess St. When it is underway, drivers may find themselves diverted away from Kitchener Street.

Waka Kotahi thanks people for their patience and says the result will be worthwhile.

For enquiries, please email customer@wta.nzta.govt.nz

Ruamahanga in spotlight

River scientist Will Conley will visit Wairarapa next week to discuss the dynamics of the Ruamahanga catchment.

Conley said, “Flooding is New Zealand’s number one hazard. The vast majority of homes and other buildings in Wairarapa sit on ground created by flowing water. Rivers built the land that we inhabit. Trying to isolate our landscape from the processes that created it has limits, and when those limits are exceeded the consequences can be severe.”

He said local bodies typically manage rivers to minimise the area under water and to limit erosion.

“But some traditional interventions can amplify unwanted effects or even be totally ineffective,” he said. “Interventions rarely accommodate natural processes. Instead, they try to dictate rivers’ behaviour.”

Fortunately, there is growing awareness of the need to engage fluvial geomorphologists like Conley in core roles and design processes.

Conley has worked with rivers on several

continents for nearly 30 years. He developed and led an indigenous river management programme to restore the ecology of the Klickitat River catchment in Washington State, finding ways to restore riverine processes, habitat for native species and infrastructure resilience.

“I’m as comfortable driving a digger as I am writing computer code,” he said.

With research and design experience in private, governmental and non-governmental organisations, and more than 6500 kilometres of river navigation, he claims an intuitive understanding of river behaviour. He has also put in nearly 20 years as a rural firefighter and emergency manager.

“Plants and animals

need functional rivers and floodplains,” said Conley. “Flood protection works affect the amount and quality of their habitat, directly impacting their existence.”

Conley’s research in the Ruamahanga catchment has helped to improve data quality, has shown how rivers will likely respond to earthquakes, and has documented increased river movement caused by humans.

“My talk will explain how water moves, and what we can and can’t control. I’ll show how we can adapt our attitudes and practices to reduce hazards, improve ecology, and increase resilience. Examples from the Ruamahanga catchment will help us to understand and visualise how it changes through space and time, showing Wairarapa in a new light,” he said.

Will Conley will present his talk to a meeting of Science Wairarapa at 7.30pm on Tuesday, March 21, at the Education Centre, 22 Dixon St. Masterton.

All are welcome; a door charge of $5 will apply. • Science Wairarapa is supported by Wairarapa REAP.

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

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

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

The demands of caring for an older person may mean the carer has multiple responsibilities, sometimes required to manage two households.

It is not uncommon for a carer if they had full time employment, to reduce hours which can cause financial pressures.

As time goes on the amount of care increases, and the carer will be required to give up paid work.

This can lead to a sense of loss, further financial consequences and a loss of freedom, especially to pursue their own interests.

Due to a reduction in income, this will lead to a lower socioeconomic base which means as the carer ages there is a lower asset base to support them in their twilight years.

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 affordable, inclusive, culturally appropriate and equally available to all.

Many reasons can lead to the carer of an older person feeling under pressure, tired and stressed.

If we are unable to recognise stress then it will have an impact on our health (physical and mental), relationships within the family or we may start to isolate ourselves from friends.

Some signs of stress are: Anxiety, depression, irritability, feeling tired and run down. Overreacting to minor nuisances, new or worsening health problems, feeling increasingly resentful, drinking, smoking, eating more or less, neglecting responsibilities, cutting back on leisure activities.

Its ok to ask for HELP for both for the carer and the older person.

The Ruamahanga River.

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Will Conley.

Relationship building blocks

entrenched, even if they are wrong, leading to an increasingly divided society.

Lifestyle

Nelson Midweek Musings

Tim

In a chapter titled ‘Charmlessness’ in The School of Life book, How To Get On With Your Colleagues, the idea of how we make assumptions about people is raised. The author suggests there are some who we assume are completely unlike us, insomuch as they don’t have many of the feelings we experience: uncertainty; worry; fear; humour… These being a few examples.

The truth is, people are a lot more like us than we think. The outwardly brash and confident person may need a reassuring word of encouragement and kindness; the quiet and standoffish person might be desperate to share in the joke around the watercooler or know about the movie you saw in the weekend.

When we start to treat others like we would like them to treat or understand

us, we can build more positive relationships, whatever environment we might be in, opening us up to relationships that we may otherwise had thought were very unlikely to be developed.

Forgiveness

Podcaster Joe Rogan has clear ideas on forgiveness, feeling that the only way for a society to move on is when its members are willing to practise forgiveness, even when it becomes clear a position taken on any issue proves to be incorrect. Rogan takes this perspective for two reasons:

The reason why the [incorrect] position was taken was because of the information that was presented to them. As far as they knew, the information was correct, meaning their position was the right one to hold.

If we can’t forgive, positions will simply be

Forgiveness isn’t easy. I certainly struggle with it, but sometimes it’s the only way to move forward for the benefit of our communities.

Hard work can set you free

I’ll share this post at the risk of it sounding trite, but definitely not intending it to do so.

I heard an interview in which the guest described how she got herself out of a position in which she was struggling financially, at one stage down to her last 25 cents, the only money she had to last for two weeks when she was in college [this was some time ago, when, admittedly, 25 cents would go a lot further than it does today].

The guest shared the strategy she has used since that time to get to a place of more security, this being hard work. Regardless of where you are, hard work has the potential to move you forward.

By its very definition it’s not going to be easy, but doing something and

really putting in the effort will move you forward, as uncomfortable as the hard work might be.

Writing this, I know there are so many who do work hard every day, yet are still struggling However, my advice is to keep moving forward one step at a time to get you closer to where you want to be.

Conÿ dence gained

This advice is a little different to what we usually hear about confidence. It comes from Ginni Rometti, the former CEO of IBM.

Rometti shares on the Lex Fridman podcast how she developed confidence through a three-step process; the more she studied, the more prepared

she was, the more confident she became. Rometti’s process could be applied in other ways. For example, to run a marathon; the more training miles done, the more prepared you’ll be, the more confident you’ll be at the start line.

Essentially Rometti’s process is that to be confident we need to put in the hard work to be prepared.

Try turning up

Sometimes the last thing we feel like doing is turning up to something that we’re not absolutely obliged to: a party; a club night; a sports practice; a reunion; a night class. There’s so many of these things we make commitments to, but

often lose motivation on the day of it happening. It can be so easy to instead spend another night on the couch watching Netflix and scrolling through your phone. What I have found is that on almost every occasion I do make that effort I enjoy it. These are the times we can enjoy the company of people we already know, as well as meeting new people. These are also occasions in which we put ourselves out of our comfort zones, often leading to the rewarding experiences that truly enrich our lives.

Don’t forget what you have Most weeks I enjoy listening to a show on

Radio New Zealand called Calling Home. It features interviews of New Zealanders who are living overseas, with the host, Jim, asking questions about their lives in their adopted countries. The latest show featured a person who is living in Lyon, France, considered one of Europe’s most liveable cities. Listening to the guest’s answers I could understand why; judging by what she shared the place seems to be wonderful. However, one thing she did say made me think about my own perspective, this being that when many in Lyon found out the guest was from New Zealand, they couldn’t understand why she wanted to live somewhere else. For anyone who is in a position to experience travelling or living overseas, this is a very fortunate position to be in. However, this doesn’t apply to everyone, especially in today’s tough economic climate. The good thing is for those of us lucky enough to be living in New Zealand is that we have a pretty amazing and enviable default option in our own beautiful country. When circumstances aren’t ideal Covid-19 had a huge impact on the lives of just about all of us. The way we did things had to change.

Lisa Carrington was ready for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. She was in peak

condition and had had a very successful four years following the Rio Olympics. However, the decision was made to postpone the Games, and, back in New Zealand, strict lockdown laws meant her training was turned upside down; she was no longer able to train outside.

Carrington’s response was to access equipment so she could at least do some training from home. One such piece of equipment was the kayak erg, a machine she hadn’t been a big fan of. However, she made the decision to adapt as best she could with what she had. This led to a period of training that turned out to be a positive one in which she made real progress. She knew others would be in the same position as her, but wouldn’t adapt. This meant she was able to use the period of time to get even stronger.

Just as Carrington did, when circumstances aren’t ideal we can still make progress through doing things a little differently. It won’t be easy, but we may not have another choice.

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

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Security expert to speak

A widely experienced New Zealand researcher is to speak to the Wairarapa branch of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs on Thursday, March 16.

Dr Anna Powles [pictured], a senior lecturer at the Centre for Strategic Studies with Massey University, will speak on the security situation in the South Pacific and the growing unease about major external powers intruding into the area.

Powles has worked extensively in conflict and humanitarian emergencies in Southeast Asia and the Pacific and has previously held positions with the International Crisis Group, the United Nations Development Programme, the Australian CivilMilitary Centre, as well as with international humanitarian agencies including Oxfam, Action

Aid, World Vision and the Norwegian Refugee Council.

She is the author of a forthcoming book on New Zealand’s foreign and security policy in the Pacific Islands.

Powles has returned from conferences in Australia, and will give her talk at 7pm at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, at 7pm. The meeting is open to all, with a $5 door charge for nonmembers.

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CARTERTON

STAN WALKER SET TO CELEBRATE WITH

Internationally renowned singer songwriter Stan Walker is coming to Carterton to celebrate with our community and deliver a one-off youth focused concert on Sat 8th April 2023.

Our audience will be the first to hear new tracks live from Stan’s latest studio album All In, which serves as a narrative of his life. This special performance, supported by Stan’s six-piece band, will also feature songs from the groundbreaking album, Te Arohanui, Stan’s first in te reo Māori. Ka Pai Carterton has led the charge to bring this iconic young Māori role model to the Wairarapa, having consistently heard about the challenges that local youth face.

"Stan Walker's message of perseverance and overcoming obstacles is one that all community’s should be exposed to." commented Ka Pai facilitator Cimone Grayson. "We wish to inspire our rangatahi and all whānau to become the best version of themselves by sharing in Stan’s story.”

The concert, and a special community Q&A with Stan Walker, will provide the highlights in a 3-day series of events hosted by Ka Pai Carterton, celebrating arts, culture and identity within the Carterton community.

A series of community-led workshops will run throughout the Easter weekend including Singer/Songwriter, Kapa Haka and Dance, with tickets from $10 available at the Carterton Events Centre or online at https://www.cartertonec.co.nz/

An outpouring of support from local businesses and organisations has ensured that a significant number of free tickets are available for youth and community volunteers to access, email hello@kapaicarterton.nz to find out more.

WEST TARATAHI TRAILS GROUP COMMUNITY INFO EVENTS

Keen to learn more about the proposed Norfolk Rd Recreational Trail?

The West Taratahi Trails Group (WTTG) is hosting two community info sessions to share their plans and process for the trail, and to get feedback from locals on the proposed plan.

Sat 8th April

8:20pm - 8:40pm

Carterton Events Centre

6:00 - 6:30pm

Wednesday 29 March - Bolli's Watermill Bakery Enjoy a free pizza and learn about the proposed trail. Text Murray on 021 121 4340 to book your free pizza base by Sunday 26th March.

12 noon - 2:00pm

Sunday 14 May - West Taratahi Community Hall Join the team for a free sausage sizzle and chat about the plans.

The proposed plan and info are available via the WTTG facebook page, at www.kapaicarterton.nz or by emailing hello@kapaicarterton.nz

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CONSERVATION KŌ RERO

Purple intruder

Ronnie Priest

Senior Community Ranger

DOC biodiversity ranger

Ian Brown has warned of an aggressive invader of wetlands, purple loosestrife.

“We need act now to stop it spreading into Lake Wairarapa and the wider Wairarapa Moana area.”

Wairarapa Moana incorporates Lakes airarapa and no e, their neighbouring wetlands, Lake Domain, the Wairarapa Lake Shore cenic eserve and no e Spit.

“The wetlands that make up Wairarapa Moana are extremel signifi cant ̀ for local iwi and our region,” said Brown.

Wairarapa Moana has also been recognised as a Wetland of International Importance by the Ramsar Wetland Convention. It is home to 96 bird species and native fish species.

“There’s an incredible amount of birdlife there including the criticallyendangered bittern. If this weed was to take hold it could ruin the habitat for these species and the noc on effect could be devastating.”

DOC Wairarapa have been carrying out

threatens lakes

wet and dry conditions.

“Last August the fl ooding we saw brought the water levels of the lake up to the Wairio wetland,” said Brown. “It would be easy for purple loosestrife to spread into the lake if this happened again, so it was really important we got on top of it before the next flood.

On a positive note, Brown said purple loosestrife is easy to kill with a single dose of herbicide.

“Wairarapa is also fortunate in that so far the weed is reasonably well contained here, there are other regions that aren’t quite so lucky.”

Club Wairarapa holds open day

The Wairarapa Services Club at 20 Essex Street, Masterton has seen the history of Masterton played out over the decades, and as it heads this year towards its 105th birthday, it’s throwing open its doors to the public, to show just what is on off er, if you become a member.

weed control for purple loosestrife in the Boggy Pond wetland over the past few years. However, late last year the team was dismayed to discover the invasive weed in Wairio Lagoon as well.

“Wairio lies much closer to Lake Wairarapa; we thin of it as the last buff er ̀ zone before it reaches the lake,” said Brown. “If this particular weed reaches the lake it could take root

in some places that aren’t very accessible and would be very hard to control.”

The team swung into action and have already completed six days of canoe-based control and three ground-based days. Last month a survey was undertaken using a helicopter where an additional 15 plants were discovered and treated from the ground.

Contractors are

completing additional weed work in Wairio and Boggy Pond over the next few weeks targeting willows, oaks, gorse and blackberry as well as the dreaded purple pest. Brown said the purple loosestrife response won’t stop here; work to control it will be ongoing for the next couple of years.

“When a plant has seeds it creates a seed bank that sits in the ground. You

have to control it for a number of years before the seed bank disappears.

To top it off with purple loosestrife each plant can produce two million seeds per year.”

Further challenges with this noxious weed are that it is easily transferred through water movements including flood events or machinery, soil and human transfer. It’s also very tolerant of hot, cold,

Purple loosestrife fl owers in late summer and could be present in nurseries and private gardens across Wairarapa. efore the next fl owering ̀ season DOC will undertake a campaign with partners, neighbouring landowners and the public to raise awareness and support. In the meantime, there may still be late blooming purple loosestrife on your property. Follow the directions for purple loosestrife at weedbusters. org.nz to treat it and stop it spreading.

It’s holding an OPEN DAY on Sunday 19 March from 1pm –6pm. All manner of activities will be occurring at the Club. Think snooker, darts, pool, golf, and cards – all adjuncts will be in action.

President, Tina Goodin says the Club is well-known for its friendly atmosphere and welcoming nature to newcomers. Membership stands at only 1,050 at present and she’d like to see it double in number.

There’s live entertainment twice a month, and an excellent restaurant that caters for functions up to 80 seated or 130 casual eating, as well as lunches and dinners Wednesday to Saturday.

Tina is the fi rst woman President in the century-old Club which opened in August 1918 for the returned servicemen of Wairarapa. It was built with the generous help of Arthur Powys Whatman, who donated £4,000 pounds towards the erection of the arts and crafts style building.

Over the years, there have been additions and extensions, but the Club’s main façade on Essex Street is proud in its originality. ‘Soldiers Club’ can still be seen etched into the stained-glass window above the door. Inside, the panelled walls and ceilings give it a warm, graceful feel. That’s not to say there’s not plenty of modern action. The expansive function room fl owing out to a courtyard is free-of-charge

to members, and a meeting room is regularly used by local groups and organisations. Tina says the $50 annual membership fee (once approved by the Committee) gives members the right of entry to more than 300 clubs around New Zealand. A special deal is on off er –if a person signs up in March 2023 – the $50 will take them through to 30th June 2024. That’s two months free membership.

Name Changes:

Over the years the Club has experienced several variations of its name. Originally it was the Wairarapa Soldiers Club, then the Wairarapa Soldiers Hostel (when accommodation was off ered). It then became the Wairarapa Services Club, followed by the Services and Citizens Club, and now is trading as Club Wairarapa the home of the Masterton RSA.

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

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The official opening of the Wairarapa Soldiers Club, August 1918.

Tina Goodin & Liz Rice at Wairarapa Club

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Contracts offer vital protection

should include terms and conditions to explain these entitlements.

Fixed-Term Employment

Permanent Employment

Out of the four different types of agreements, permanent employment agreements are the most common. Employees who are on permanent agreements are those whose jobs last indefinitely unless either they or their employer decide to end it.

Permanent employees can work fulltime or parttime, but regardless of how many hours they work a week, they’re entitled to similar benefits.

Permanent employees will get sick leave, bereavement leave, and annual leave as long as they work continuously and meet the requirements of the Holidays Act 2003.

Permanent employees also have a minimum of four weeks of annual leave, calculated pro rata for part-timers.

A permanent employment agreement

Meanwhile, a fixed-term employment agreement is a temporary agreement that doesn’t last for an indefinite period of time. It has to end on a specified date or when a specific event happens.

For a fixed-term employee’s employment to be effective, the parties must sign a fixed-term employment agreement which states when, how, and why their employment will end. Employers must have “a genuine reason” for employing an employee for a fixed term, which must be based on reasonable grounds. For example, it is reasonable for an employee to be employed on a fixed term to cover another employee’s parental leave or to cover a busy period like Christmas, but it is not reasonable to employ an employee on a fixed term to test their suitability to a role.

Casual Employment

Most of us know what a casual employee is – it is

someone who works on an “as and when needed” basis. As casual employees don’t have set hours, they are usually paid holiday pay on a pay-as-you-go basis [equating to eight per cent of their wages] instead of receiving any entitlement to take annual leave.

It can often be quite easy for a casual employee to unintentionally become a part-time permanent employee, sometimes over time. Is your employee being wrongly classified as a casual employee? Here are some of the criteria that must be met in order for an employee to be classified as ‘casual’: There is engagement for short periods of time for specific purposes; The employment relationship lacks any regular work pattern whatsoever [ie they do not work on a weekly or fortnightly basis]; The employee’s employment is dependent on the availability of work demands; There is no guarantee of work from one week to the next;

on the employee to accept another offer of work – so the employee can turn down work on offer; Employees are only engaged for the specific term of each period of employment.

If you think a casual employee is not meeting the criteria anymore, it is time to update their employment agreement. If you do not and a casual employee’s employment ends suddenly, they can argue they were performing the role of a permanent employee. This is likely to give rise to an unjustified dismissal

Independent Contractors

Lastly, we have selfemployed independent contractors. A selfemployed contractor is someone your business hires to provide services pursuant to an independent contractor agreement. For a contractor to be considered as working as an independent contractor instead of an employee, they must be operating a business on their own account and earn their income by invoicing your business for their services. Independent contractors are not covered

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by most employmentrelated legislation, so they do not have the same entitlements to, for example, annual or sick leave or employment benefits, and they must pay their own tax. This means it’s very important to define the working relationship at the beginning, to prevent the contractor from claiming that they’re an employee and arguing that they deserve to be paid holiday pay, etc. It might seem unnecessary to draw up an agreement for an independent contractor, particularly if you have

a good relationship with them, but relationships can change and problems can arise – even with people you’d least expect it. Independent contractor agreements should therefore explain why the parties consider the nature of their relationship is that of a contractor and principal, rather than an employer and employee. It should also include essential provisions to protect your business, such as confidentiality and intellectual property terms, and should explain what processes the party will follow in the event of a dispute.

A well-drafted independent contractors agreement will give the parties clarity on the services that will be provided, how the relationship will operate, and in which manner it may be terminated.

Advice: After looking at different types of agreements, it’s clear that no matter what type of engagement you have, a well drafted agreement is necessary to ensure all rights and obligations between the parties are clear. This will help to minimise workplace problems, make things run more smoothly and could prevent your business from getting into some serious legal trouble. An individual employment agreement should be signed by the

employer and employee, although it can still be valid even if it isn’t. For example, when there is verbal or written acceptance. Electronic signatures, if agreed between the employer and employee, are acceptable to meet this requirement. There are some things that must be in your employment agreement and other things that are usually in employment agreements but don’t have to be, such as your notice period.

Minimum rights [such as the minimum wage and annual holidays] are legal requirements and apply even if they’re not in the employment agreement. Your employment agreement can’t reduce these or trade them off for other things.

• Further advice is available at Citizens Advice Bureau where your information is confidential and our advice is free.

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STAY IN GOOD HEALTH Keeping well with Wallis Chiropractic

Dr Melanie Wallis, a Masterton chiropractor for nearly 20 years is well qualiÿ ed.

With eight years of study and three qualiÿ cations under her belt in physiology, anatomy, and chiropractic, her focus is on assisting you to achieve the best possible outcome in your health goal.

“I work with patients from the cradle to the grave,” Melanie says, “including babies, ACC injuries, sportspeople, older people, and pregnant women.”

With pregnant women, Melanie helps ensure the baby is positioned well and the pelvis is ready to go. Stress management is also important to Wallis Chiropractic.

“More people are anxious right now,” says Melanie.

“When we are under stress, we produce cortisol. In small doses, this is good for us. Too much cortisol, however, can make muscles sore and a° ect our nervous system.”

She works in a holistic way across the chemical, physical and emotional aspects of our wellness.

Not only does chiropractic address pain but patients often report also feeling more energised, sleeping better, and having increased concentration.

Crucial to Melanie’s work is getting to know us and our lives. She shares a rapport and a history with us that enables her to read our body language and recognise when she hasn’t got to the bottom of what’s going on.

Cultural sensitivities are important, and Melanie always talks through what she intends to do before she touches someone. She wants you to be an active participant in your health.

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Enter the Homeprize competition at the show and win $5000 in vouchers from Resene.

There is a fabulous Kids Climbing Frame up for grabs and many of the exhibitors will be running special show promotions when you order at the show.

Do you need to find that perfect tile for your bathroom, a luxurious carpet for your lounge or a heat pump to keep you warm this coming winter.

Are you looking for a home make over with new kitchen, a delicious new coat of paint or wallpaper, blinds or gorgeous curtains.

Melanie Wallis is well connected with complementary health professionals

including GPs, massage practitioners, radiology ÿ rms for x-rays, and TBI physiotherapy which is situated in the same building as Wallis Chiropractic in Masterton’s Park Road Health Centre.

Adding to her repertoire, Melanie is also known to adjust the spine of small animals such as piglets, cats, and dogs to help improve their health. As one of six chiropractors in her family, Melanie comes from solid chiropractic stock. “Family gatherings can be quite entertaining,” she says with a grin.

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Celebrate Neighbours

Aotearoa in March 2023

Neighbours Aotearoa is being promoted throughout March 2023. It aims to encourage people to organise an activity or event for their community around this year’s theme ‘Let’s Share!’.

Every person up and down the country, from Kaitaia to ˜tepoti, is invited to do something small (or even large) to get to know a neighbour a little bit better. From book clubs and plant swaps to bigger events like street parties and workshops, neighbours are getting together to connect. Some longer-term projects like

the establishment of a p°taka kai (food pantry) or tool library are also being established in some communities.

Neighbours Aotearoa began as a one-day event in 2009, evolved into a ten-day celebration of community connection, and has now morphed into 2023’s month-long initiative to value connection. This evolution supports a vision to make longerterm and more deeply ingrained changes to the social fabric of Aotearoa. A community connector in Manawat˛ –Whanganui says: “Knowing your neighbours makes your

street safer and a more caring place to live.”

Lucette, lead community connector in T°maki Makaurau, Auckland, says: “If, year by year, we can support more and more people to participate in their neighbourhoods and communities in ways that work for them, then we’ll be doing a lot to support our people through what could be an increasingly di˝ icult period economically, environmentally, and socially.”

About the Neighbours Aotearoa logo

When we connect with our Neighbours good things happen.

Ka t˜honohono te hapori, ka puta ng° hua.

Meet Ange, Community Connector

Neighbours Aotearoa depends on local people who support communities to connect.

More support for broken businesses

an opportunity for people to practise:

• Aroha (generosity).

• Manaakitanga (hospitality).

• Sharing whakaaro (knowledge).

“The two lines represent Ranginui and Papat˛°nuku, the sky father and the earth mother, who together bring balance and growth to all of us who exist between them.”

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severely impacted by the damage, including Hawke’s Bay and Tararua District.

“It all starts with a smile, a wave, a cup of tea – just opening our eyes to who is around us and making that first connection.”

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• Sharing p˛kenga (skills). Neighbours Aotearoa is a collaborative campaign organised and supported by Age Concern, Lifewise, Inspiring Communities, Christchurch Methodist Mission, New Zealand Red Cross, Wesley Community Action, K°inga Ora and Auckland Council.

For more information, visit www.neighboursaotearoa.nz. You can find toolkits to help you get started, lists of ideas, and can promote your events too.

“The points along each line represent the nine whet˛ of Matariki. They travel across the sky each June/July and represent a time of celebration and renewal for us. The koru are taken from the original Neighbours Day Aotearoa logo. Koru represent growth. By pointing the two inwards to one another, they illustrate reciprocity and sharing.”

Ange is a community connector based in Lower Hutt (Te Awa Kairangi) – the closest connector to Wairarapa. She moved to Lower Hutt about 20 years ago, after growing up on a market garden and orchard in the Nelson area. She loved seeing communities connect through food, music and art. For the past 9 years she has been part of The Petone Depot – a community venue, kitchen and gallery that she helped create. It is an accessible space in the heart of Petone that enables and encourages various community enriching events and activities to happen, such as open mic nights, gigs, exhibitions, koha cafe, monthly crop-swaps, boardgaming nights, Boomerang Bag making, and more.

She is also a founder of ‘Seeds to Feeds’, a charity that helps to activate Wellington neighbourhoods into growing more local food, forming stronger community connections, and culminating in a ‘Feed’ event during a festival week at the end of summer, celebrating and showcasing their locally grown produce.

Ange says: “I’m really excited to be part of Neighbours Aotearoa and get stuck into lending a hand, and seeing even more neighbourly goodness and connections grow and flourish in the Hutt Valley.”

Contact Ange on: ange@neighboursaotearoa.nz

The government has extended its support package for cyclone and floodaffected businesses to Wairarapa.

The funding will come from the $25 million business support package announced in February.

The funding had previously been available only to businesses in the seven regions most

Finance Minister Grant Robertson said Wairarapa businesses also needed support.

“As further information has come to hand about the extent of the damage, it is clearer that businesses in Wairarapa have also been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle,” he said.

Local MP Kieran McAnulty said the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle had impacted life on the ground from the

East Cape to the South Wairarapa coast.

“I’m glad we have been able to get this sorted as fast as possible to help those in need,” he said.

The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment [MBIE] has linked with different delivery partners in each region to pay out affected businesses as soon as possible. Wairarapa farmers and growers have already had access to separate support through the primary sector recovery package.

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Grace Prior Carterton District Council

[CDC] is looking for farmers’ opinions on water races and how they are used, maintained, and funded in the future.

Rural Carterton has just over 300km of manmade water races that feed water into two main systems, the Taratahi and the Carrington. Water races line most of the Wairarapa Valley, delivering water to farms from Masterton to Martinborough.

Carterton’s water race system was engineered and constructed almost 100 years ago and, in order for them to stay in operation, CDC needs to be granted consent from Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC].

To get consent, CDC needs to consult ratepayers. The consent

keeping you happy as well,” Deller said.

As part of the consent application, CDC has commissioned consulting agency Stantec to assess the overall networks and update the water quality assessment.

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If you’re not already, it’s a good opportunity to use leaf stage to maximise pasture performance. The optimal time to graze ryegrass pastures is between the 2.5 and 3 leaf stage. By using leaf stage, you take into consideration the quality and quantity of pasture accumulated and the tiller energy status so the plant has a good ability to recover after grazing. Visit Leaf stage – DairyNZ for how to determine leaf stage of perennial ryegrass.

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Ram 1@115, 2@75 Ewes 8@97, 2@140, 6@116, 4@140 Lambs 4@130, 2@139, 5@90, 3@137, 5@102, 12@97, 9@150

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THURSDAY, MARCH 16

Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757.

Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi

Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call

Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649.

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

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

Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call

Vivienne 379-5564 or email carterton. hist.soc@gmail.com

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

Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call

0800 373 646 for an appointment.

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

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

Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.

Food Market: Food trucks, 4.30-

7.30pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine.

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

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB

9.30am-12.30pm.

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

Concern [06] 377-0066.

Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 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 Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027]

566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

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

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

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

The University of the 3rd AGE [U3A]: South Wairarapa Current Affairs group meet in the Events Hall of the Roseneath Lifecare and Village, Carterton 9.30-11am. Call convener Paul Mallinson [021] 109-4652.

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

Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe

Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Aratoi: Conversations Through Time to Apr 2; Alice Vallance Hosking and Kirsty Gardiner: Conversations through Time to Apr 2; Burn It All

Down to May 14; Print Council of New Zealand to June 4; Masterton.

Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities to July 2023.

Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558.

Carterton Senior Citizens: 12.30-

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

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

1.30-4.30pm.

Kids Song & Story: 9.30-10.30am, social hour during school terms for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Pam Thomas 378-6740. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144.

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

Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.

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

Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Free support available across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston.fusiliers@gmail.com Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, 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 Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.

Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-

2pm, 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.

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

Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail

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

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

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

Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Wairarapa Cancer Society Supportive Care Services: Free services for anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

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

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

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

Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632

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

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

Wairarapa Bonsai Club: Workshop and meeting. Repot and shape your tree from 9.30am onwards, meeting at 1pm. For location contact president Bob Macfarlane [027] 334-7730 or waibonsai@gmail.com

Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Meeting, 1.30pm at 5 Church St, [upstairs, Radio House] Masterton. Speaker: Sarah Hewitt, president of NZ Soc of Genealogists. Afternoon tea after meeting. Visitors welcome, $4 door charge.

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

Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

MONDAY, MARCH 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 MonFri 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.

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

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. Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm, Club Carterton, Broadway, Carterton. Call [027] 645-0905.

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.

Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Mah-jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742.

Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Senior Citizens Club: Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293.

Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.

Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019.

Wairarapa Services Club: Cards –500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Al Anon: Do you need support for coping with alcohol problems in your family? Contact [027] 811-0006. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. Call Ben [027] 892-0730.

Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975.

Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, 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, 9.3011.30am; Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm.

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

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 Wahine Singers:

7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884.

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

Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528.

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

Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous:

7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 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 Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.

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

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.a

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

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 Modern Jive: Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm Beginners class. Contact Lance [021] 134-5661.

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

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

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

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 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.

Men’s Group: Meet for support and friendship, at the Salvation Army Village, Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, 7-9pm.

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] 449-0601. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. South Wairarapa Caregivers

Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050.

Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton.

The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 3199814.

Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.

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

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857.

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Period of Closure:

Saturday 18th March 2023 9.00am – 4.00pm

Sunday 19th March 2023 9.00am – 4.00pm

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Cross Cultural Refugee Health Navigator

Tu Ora Compass Health are committed to improving health outcomes for our communities through effective primary health care. We have a great opportunity for you to join our team as a Health Navigator working with Quota Refugees on settlement to the Wairarapa.

Why join our team?

•Flexible working

•Competitive remuneration

•Supportive work environment

• Support to develop your professional skills and career pathway

•Great culture

You will have:

• Ability to work with all cultures, evidencing culturally responsive practice

•Knowledge of refugee re-settlement processes

•Empathy with humanitarian causes

• Language skills in both English and Urdu/Punjabi

•The right to work in New Zealand

•Full clean driver's license

For more information, please contact: HR@tuora.org.nz

Applications close: Sunday 26 March 2023, though applicants will be reviewed and processed as received and the role therefore may close early.

To apply go to hcm615.peoplestreme.net/tuoracompasshealth

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Part-time Position

Family Violence Coordinator

This is a 16-hour per week position commencing April 2023.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the coordination, administration, and project development of the Wairarapa Family Violence Network Initiative. This initiative has at its focus a collaborative approach to reducing family violence in our community through improving networking, collaboration, and education.

You will need an ability to work as part of a small team, have excellent communication skills, be self-motivated and able to wor k with a minimum of supervision.

A job description and application form are available by emailing contact@changewairarapa.org.nz

Closing Date: 5pm Friday 24th March 2023

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SPORTS COORDINATOR

We are seeking to appoint a person who has considerable empathy for sport, an understanding of sports management, a strong organizational skill set that can be transferred to sports administration and the ability to develop strong relationships with stakeholders The Sports Coordinator will provide support for the sc programme in the following areas:

Administration

Promoting Participation

Managing Resources

Event Management Communications

Promotions and Acknowledgement

A Job Description is available and can be obtained from the Principal On-site accommodation and a role within our boarding houses may be available.

To apply please send your covering letter and CV and direct enquiries to: Mason Summerfield, Acting Principal principalspa@rathkeale.school.nz

Phone 06 377 9032

Applications close on Monday 27 March

We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead Makoura College for 1 - 2 terms The successful applicant will have strong proven experience in developing team effectiveness and secondary leadership experience. We are looking for specific strengths and proven expertise in the following areas; An exemplary practitioner who can evidence their impact; Coaching experience to develop and grow effective teaching practice; gr g p and providing and receiving feedback for improvement; Data analysis and reporting; Proven ability to strengthen effective governance through quality relationships and reporting; Apply by submitting a covering letter and an up to date CV including three referees by 5.00 pm on Monday the 27th of March to:

Jodie Cook

jodiecook@xtra co.nz

Ph 027 7766728

Start date term 3, 2023.

GROUNDS PERSON

Rathkeale College is seeking to appoint a Grounds person.

The Rathkeale campus consists of 50 hectares of magnificent playing fields, admired gardens and lawns and precious native bush. It is treasured b y the Rathkeale and Trinity Schools communities and frequently sought by hire groups

The person appointed will work as a member of the Grounds and Property team. The successful applicant will take pride in their work, must have good relationship skills and initiative Some computer skills would be an advantage.

A specific Job Description is available on request

For more information you can contact the Property Manager, 027 334 0763

Application by letter and CV to Mason Summerfield, Acting Principal. principalspa@rathkeale.school nz

Phone 06 377 9032

Applications close on Tuesday 28 March at 9.00am

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