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.

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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