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A daughter of Wairarapa, with a sharp tongue and heart of gold, has been awarded Life Membership of one of Aotearoa’s most celebrated Maori organisations. Mereana Waaka-Owen, who grew up east of Masterton, was “absolutely thrilled” to be made a Life Member of the Maori Women’s Welfare League (MWWL) – though she confessed the honour came as “a bit of a surprise”. For friends and colleagues at the Kawatiri branch of the WMML - based on the West Coast - Mereana’s Life Membership is a ﬁtting reward for her two decades of tireless service: whether that was providing meals for “lost souls” in the community, championing local Maori talent, doling out tough love, or making sure events ran like clockwork. The MWWL, founded in 1951, was set up to empower and advocate for wahine Maori throughout Aotearoa – and went on to help thousands of women access healthcare, education and housing. With the Kawatiri branch, Mereana was responsible for helping promote vaccination

and breastfeeding support to whanau, assisting with kohanga reo, providing care for the elderly, and organising events to recognise te ao Maori. To celebrate Mereana’s Life Membership, the Kawatiri branch hosted a small and intimate celebration in her adopted hometown of Westport and took her and husband George – an “honorary” MWWL member – out for dinner. Past president and close friend Sharon Marsh said Mereana is beloved in the MWWL not only for her mahi in the community, but for her meticulous organisation, attention to detail, generosity – and sometimes brutal honesty. “Her Life Membership Award is well-earned and has been a long time coming,” she said. “Mereana has given so much to our organisation. She has always been there to make sure things get done – and get done properly. “She’s deﬁnitely straight up and has got a pretty sharp tongue! But she’s got a heart of gold and will do anything for anyone.” “In other words, I’m bossy and have a big waha (mouth)!” Mereana laughed. “I forget to be polite sometimes! But things always

ran smoothly when I was around.” Mereana, the youngest of 10 siblings, was born in Homewood, in the foothills of the Wairarapa coastline, and attended the nearby Homewood School, and later Whareama School. As a teenager, much to her chagrin, her mother pulled her out of school to work in the local shearing shed. “I hated that – I hated the smell. Shearing wasn’t for me,” she said. “So, at 16, I ran away from home.” Arriving in Wellington, Mereana knew no-one and barely knew her way around – but was able to ﬁnd work at Wellington Hospital, simply by “walking in and asking for a job”. She was initially employed as a nurse’s aide but, on hearing the staﬀ “had more fun”, moved into the hospital’s domestic services department – washing dishes, cleaning, and serving meals in the cafeteria. Continued on page 3

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

Jammers need local support Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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A national charity hopes to help more Wairarapa youngsters realise their potential through the magic of performance – with a hand from some kindhearted and enthusiastic locals. StarJam aims to help children and young people with disabilities grow in confidence and express themselves creatively – offering music and dance workshops and organising concerts for young performers to showcase their skills. The not-for-profit organisation, which runs close to 50 workshops nationwide, provides a safe, inclusive space for disabled Kiwis to explore their passion for music and movement – including those who have been unable to do so in a mainstream environment. Throughout the country, StarJam has become a community staple – with participants, known as Jammers, often invited to perform at public and

Wairarapa Jammer Amber enjoys StarJam’s end of year party. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

private events. StarJam, which has been operating in Wairarapa since 2018, currently holds workshops in Masterton,

facilitated by a paid tutor – Carterton-based dance teacher and choreographer Justine Kingdon – and a group of volunteers.

The organisation hopes to expand its presence in the region – and, to help achieve this goal, is on the hunt for more volunteers to work alongside its young aspiring entertainers. Zoe Christall, StarJam’s Wellington regional programmes coordinator, said the organisation’s volunteer pool had recently dwindled in Wairarapa – with people having moved out of the region, or resigning due to ill health. She said the organisation is committed to “breaking barriers” and making the performing arts more accessible for disabled youth – and that requires strong community support. “Telling stories through dance, music and theatre is a key part of being human,” Christall said. “Everyone deserves to be able to access that – but it hasn’t always been easy for people with disabilities. So, it’s important they have their own space where they feel safe and empowered to follow their passions. “StarJam is all about changing the way New Zealanders view disability

– so we need people to use their time and energy to create that social change.” StarJam was founded in 2002 by Roy and Julie Bartlett – inspired by Julie’s brother Ross, who made a moving speech at their wedding, leaving guests in tears. Seeing how the power of performance could change people’s perceptions of disabled people, like Ross, the Bartletts created StarJam – so that youth with disabilities could receive respect and admiration. In Wairarapa, StarJam offers two weekly workshops – Spectacular SingStars and Magical Movers – currently open to 12 Jammers, as well as social discos at the end of each term. Workshops are open to people aged between six and 25, irrespective of their particular disability. “We don’t need to know what kind of disability they have – unless it’s for health and safety reasons,” Christall said. “We have several young people who are wheelchair

users. Does that stop them from performing? Absolutely not. “Having a disability does not mean a person can’t be a talented dancer or singer.” Christall said she plans to reach out to schools and satellite services in Wairarapa to promote StarJam – but is currently focused on recruiting a new crew of volunteers. First and foremost, the organisation is on the lookout for people who are “kind, compassionate and open-minded”. “You don’t need any specific skills in song and dance,” she said. “It is helpful if you’ve had experience working with youth – but, most of all, we’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about contributing to their community and making a difference.” • For more information, contact Zoe Christall via email at wellington@ starjam.org.

Kai and care for community’s lost souls Continued from page 1 “I didn’t do any cooking though – even my mother couldn’t get me to cook!” “Mum was very strict on us kids. My brothers and sisters often said I was ‘the lucky one’ for getting out.” Mereana eventually returned to Wairarapa, where she worked as a nurse aide at the old Pahiatua Hospital, before relocating to Porirua and later to Christchurch with her young children. It was there she met George, who was living in Westport but would travel to Christchurch to visit family. In a strange twist of fate, she was introduced to her future husband by her friend Rosie, who happened to be George’s former wife. “Rosie and I were great mates. I was a solo mum

back then - and I met her down at the social welfare department. “She told me that if I wanted to be with George, I’d need to move to Westport. She started packing my bags for me right then! “We moved in together – and got married on New Year’s Day at the racecourse.” Mereana joined the Kawatiri MWWL in 2001 and went on to serve as the branch’s president and vice president. She became a wellknown fixture in the Westport community – with she and fellow members Nanny McDonald and Huia Taumata dubbed “The Aunties”. She recalled one of her roles was working with “young single men” to help them find direction in life –

which would often involve dishing out some blunt advice. “We’d go into their flats, and there’d be bottles and cigarettes everywhere,” she said. “I’d usually be the one telling them they needed to clean up their act. I’d tell them off – but they’d always listen to me.” One of Mereana’s passions was organising events: particularly afternoon teas for the students at the Westport Deep Sea Fishing School, and “kaumatua dinners” for older people who had been “left behind”. “The young guys at the fishing school were lost souls – they didn’t know anyone in town, so the afternoon teas helped introduce them to the community,” she said. “The older people were

Mereana with husband George, a honorary member of the MWWL, and members of the Kawatiri branch. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

lovely, but very lonely and isolated. They were stuck in their own little square of the house – the only times you’d see them out and about was at the shops. “They needed to be around other people.”

Merena’s event planning skills came in handy when it came to MWWL’s fundraisers, Waitangi Day and Matariki celebrations, and exhibitions to champion Westport’s Maori artists.

She joked she was “always good at delegating” – including to George, who could often be found digging hangi, handing out raffle tickets, and making toffee apples for the kids. She was affectionately known as a “stickler for tikanga” – making sure noone touched the kai until hands were washed, and karakia said. In 2018, Mereana and George “pulled back” from the organisation – but, the very next year, were helping out at the MWWL’s Te Waipounamu Regional Conference, held in Westport. Mereana, who has three sons and a daughter, has “lots of nieces and nephews” still living in Wairarapa, and often comes back to the region to visit whanau.

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Counselling through covid-19 Wairarapa counsellor Liz Dixon talks to LUCY REVILL about coping with the pandemic, creating calm spaces, the region’s growing demand for mental health providers, and keeping herself well in stressful times.

In her warm home, surrounded by colourful art and antique furniture, counsellor Elizabeth Dixon is drinking a cup of tea. It’s a rare moment of peace during another busy day for the Greytown-based mental health provider. Liz describes mental health in New Zealand as in “crisis” – Wairarapa is no exception. Resources are stretched and the demand for counsellors is rising. She says the

problem in the region has been exacerbated by shifting demographics and the ongoing pandemic. “A lot of mental health issues come from lack of connection,” says Liz. “Often, it’s about the feeling of powerlessness and loss of control, uncertainty, and angst. Covid and omicron add to that.” Liz is a long-time local who has lived in Wairarapa for over 20 years. She says South Wairarapa, where many of her clients are based, has changed in the two years since New Zealand’s first lockdown. Many millennials, with

a greater focus on mental health than previous generations, have started a new life here, Liz says. More people are working from home, so are happy to visit her during the daytime. Liz started working from home full time after the first lockdown in 2020. Since then, her counselling practice has continued to grow. Liz came to counselling later in life, with ample life experience. “I was going through an existential crisis thinking about what I wanted after raising my kids,” she says. “I did a degree at Weltec, including 200 hours of practicum. Now I’ve been a full-time counsellor for 10 years.” On recommendation, she began her career with an agency in Wellington. “It was a good foundation,” she says. “But most of my work was over the hill in Wellington, even though I lived in Wairarapa. I was constantly travelling.” On average, Liz would clock 600km a week. Kempton St is now her office and her home. “I love being self-employed because I don’t have to deal with any politics and I’m not using a lot of time simply travelling,” Liz says. She credits having built a good client base. “Personally, it’s been good for me to be

working full time on this side of the hill.” For many of her clients, financial pressure is a contributor to stress. “Increased pressures with the cost of living and housing — people are feeling the pinch. There’s a growing gap between those who have enough and those who don’t. Household members are working more than one job, and then they’re less available for their children.” She says people with family overseas also struggle, adding to isolation. It’s not just the adults. “Children are feeling more anxious about going to school. Teenagers are facing a lot of existential issues,” Liz says. “Everybody across the board has been interrupted, and everyone needs to get used to a new normal over time. It’s created a lot more anxiousness and unpredictability. People are learning to adapt to constant change.” Like many in the mental health profession, Liz has had her own recent challenges with covid. Using Zoom has enabled her to see clients who are unwell or aren’t vaccinated. “Luckily, over 90% of people are vaccinated. With part of my client base being immunocompromised, I need to be mindful. This is where technology can be helpful.” With increased demand, Liz is conscious of maintaining her own

wellbeing. “Pacing myself and watching my process is a daily challenge,” she says. “But I prioritise that because I know that my wellness is critical also, and I can’t offer what I want to my clients if I’m not functioning effectively. “At the moment, I’m counselling at least five days a week. Because of working from home, I can offer some flexibility with evening sessions or weekend sessions. I do need to do a daily checkin, managing things.” Mindfulness is essential. For Liz, that might mean diving into a new book by Gabor Mate or listening to a podcast. “Checking in allows you to monitor your thinking so you can keep your thoughts healthy and you’re not overreacting to something during the day.” For those on the hunt for a counsellor, Liz suggests searching on Google, or using word-ofmouth recommendations. She says you may have to go on a waitlist, but many counsellors will find a spot for those in need. Liz loves her life in Wairarapa, and values contributing to the community. “Assisting people on their journey to wellbeing is incredible,” she says. “We may not have it all together — but together we have it all.”

Liz’s top tips for managing anxiety are: Mindfulness has become huge, and it’s a powerful agent of change. I’m 100% into it. Try to slow your process down throughout the day. Selfawareness is key. Start with a good intention for the day. Having a belief that you can manage what comes up watching yourself talk during the day. Slow down your breathing. How we breathe can have a significant impact on how we breathe. Try breathing in for four counts, holding for four counts, and breathing out for five.

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Colourful, connected, inclusive Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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For the King Street Artworks (KSA) whanau, the studio’s brand new building façade represents its very best qualities: colourful, connected, welcoming and inclusive. Last week, the community art space hosted an intimate gathering to celebrate the latest additions to its Queen Street premises: a series of contemporary tukutuku panels, the handiwork of KSA’s tutors and artists. Members of the KSA community met on Wednesday morning for an informal opening ceremony, where the newly installed panels received a blessing from Maori art tutor Jenny KateneMorgan. Also acknowledged were the building’s new signage, painted by studio manager Linda Tilyard, and KSA’s recently refurbished gallery – where artists regularly display their work. Now in its 25th year, KSA’s kaupapa is to help improve community health and wellbeing through creativity – offering a space for people to try various art mediums in a relaxed and supportive environment. Tutor Katene-Morgan said the studio’s new

King Street Artworks tutors and artists in front of the colourful new building façade. PHOTOS/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

The panels represent us as an organisation: vibrant, open minded, and creative. frontage had been a project several years in the planning – with the artists keen to give the premises a distinct identity. Tutors asked the artists to write down the words that came to mind when they thought of KSA. Artisits contributed

phrases like “aroha”, “whanaungatanga” (relationships), “whanau”, “feeling safe”, and the freedom to “come and go” as they choose. These words inspired the design for the panels – which were painted by staff using a vivid color scheme of turquoise, deep blue, yellow and hot pink. “It was very much a collaborative effort,” Katene-Morgan said. “The panels represent us as an organisation: vibrant, open minded, and

creative. We want people to look at our building and feel joy – and for it to spark a conversation. “It helps our space to stand out. I feel overwhelmed to see the panels completed – but very happy.” In Maoridom, KateneMorgan explained, tukutuku panelling decorates the outside of marae – their designs representative of the area and its people. KSA’s panels use multiple chevron and

One of the new tukutuku panels – paying tribute to the sea, the stars of Matariki, and the aroha within the KSA community.

diamond patterns: forming hearts to symbolise the aroha within its community, and arrows representing artists’ freedom of movement. The designs also capture the seven stars of Matariki, the ocean, and Wairarapa’s landscape, such as its mountains, forests and rivers. “It all represents the essence of KSA,” KateneMorgan said. “For example, we celebrate Matariki as a studio every year. A lot

of our artists feel a real connection with the sea and our rivers – being near the water is part of their wellbeing. “Others find going for walks in the forest is good for their mental health.” The panels are an ideal complement to the building’s signage – which uses saturated colours (pink on a teal background) and bold lines, inspired by the pop art movement of the 1950s. Studio manager Linda Tilyard designed the signage, again with input from artists. “I asked our artists what KSA meant to them, and the words that kept coming up were ‘accessible’ and ‘inclusive’”, she said. “Pop art was intended to be accessible to everyone – rather than fine art, which could be elitist and hard to grapple with. “That sums up KSA: we go out of our way to be accessible.” Studio coordinator Ian Chapman said he was thrilled with the new frontage – which can be seen “from a mile away”. “The building really does pop. It’s definitely moved away from that corporate look: it’s unique, it’s bright, it’s bubbly, and still has that homemade feel, which we love.”

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Exploring majestic park on horseback Visitors to Rewanui Forest Park will soon be able to take in its splendour from horseback. Rewanui, 23km east of Masterton on the way to Castlepoint, is a series of loop walks through a 334-hectare farm, including native bush and pine forest, as well as several climbing tracks. At present, Rewanui is administered by Masterton-based charitable trust the Montfort Trimble Foundation – which is developing the property as a forest park and a trial site for native and exotic timber trees. The Foundation is planning to open the park to horses and riders – and is working alongside the Wairarapa equestrian community to create a “safe and enjoyable” space to be shared with walkers and regular park users. Foundation board member Kirsty McCarthy said the park was ideally suited for year-round riding and horse trekking, thanks to its “great tracks through forest, farmland, and bush”. McCarthy said opening Rewanui to horse riding would create “an exciting opportunity” for the

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Horse riders try out the tracks at Rewanui Forest Park, east of Masterton.

equestrian community – especially as there has, in recent years, been lack of open farmland and accessible forest areas for riders to use. “At the moment, it is no longer safe riding horses on many roads in Wairarapa,” she said. “The Dalefield Horse Riding Park in Carterton has been a great success with riders – and having another option available at a site that is close to Masterton will be a real positive. “It’s also a chance for us to continue to showcase the beautiful Rewanui

Forest Park.” McCarthy said Rewanui will be open to riders later this year. In the meantime, the Foundation is preparing signage and safety systems to benefit all visitors. The area’s newly developed car park, opposite the Riversdale turnoff, has “plenty of parking” for horse floats and trucks – and the Foundation has plans to install new toilet facilities and shelter spots for horses. McCarthy said there will be a booking system available for riders who

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Message from the Mayor You could say the rubber has hit the road this month, as some of the challenges we anticipated have picked up pace.

Water has been a dominant theme. The governance working group on 3 Waters reported back on the feedback Councils like ours had given them. It still leaves us with questions. But it is likely to go a long way towards addressing concerns regarding ownership of Council water assets and the ability of future governments to privatise them.

march UPDATE

Then Nature decided to throw buckets of water at the district, and the whole region, in February. Properties were sodden, roads were temporarily closed, and Featherston had to boil water for well over a week. I’d like to commend our staff, Wellington Water and our contractors for doing a fantastic job out on the roads and on social media during the storm. It’s ironic then that Wellington Water had

just finished off a major water treatment project for us. The Waiohine water treatment plant upgrade will ensure Featherston – and Greytown – have more drinking water on hand for situations just like these (read more about it on this page). Meanwhile, the Boar Bush water reservoir that was contaminated by the flooding will soon be improved. Finally, we are hopefully entering the peak of the Omicron wave. Many of us or our friends and family have been touched by illness and we sincerely hope you will stay well, or recover well, and keep in touch with your wider contacts. As another good saying goes, everybody needs good neighbours. Ngā mihi Alex Beijen MAYOR

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Consultation closes on March 25 on an application by the Martinborough Golf Course to continue leasing reserve land on Todds Road. The land was gifted by the Martin family to a trust for the purposes of a reserve in 1911. Later it was vested into Council care. The club, which has been operating on the reserve since 1948, is seeking a new 30 year lease. To give us feedback, go to the consultations section of our website, https://swdc.govt.nz/ martinborough-golf-club-leaseextension/

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The Waiohine Water Treatment Plant’s new reservoir adds an extra 8 million litres to the existing storage capacity, strengthening Featherston and Greytown’s water security.

Water projects finished In Greytown, the first stage of the Papawai Rd wastewater pipeline upgrade has been completed, providing an increased level of service and a reduced risk of wastewater overflows along Pah Rd, Papawai Marae and surrounding properties. This is the first stage in increasing the carrying capacity of the town’s main outfall pipeline to accommodate future growth of Greytown. Further upgrades to this pipeline are planned, and will be funded through the Council’s capital delivery programme as part of the Long Term Plan. Significant upgrades have also been completed at the Waiohine drinking water treatment plant for Featherston and Greytown. A fourth bore and a large water storage reservoir have both been commissioned at the treatment plant in Woodside, and these improvements will provide a big increase in water resilience for both towns. A new water main has also been installed on Fox Street in Featherston, which will reduce water supply outages and minimise water loss from the water network. The new 750m water main was constructed using trenchless drilling technology, which reduces the requirement for costly reinstatement. This project has renewed a known water main of poor condition that has experienced a high number of historic pipe breaks.

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Silver lining Councillor Colin Olds (left) and Adam Mattsen from Wellington Water made a delivery to the Featherston foodbank recently after Wellington Water was left with about 80 1.5 litre bottles of water following the town’s recent boil water notice. The water was surplus from what was offered to Featherston residents when their reservoir was affected by ex-Cyclone Dovi’s deluge in February. Every cloud definitely has a silver lining!

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8 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, March 16, 2022 LETTERS

Kiwis listened to health advice – it’s working I am responding to the letter from Marlene Brugger from March 9, about the “freedom fighters” at Parliament. Firstly, 95 percent of New Zealanders have chosen to be vaccinated. We did this because we have seen how many people around the world have died from the coronavirus – and that most of the deaths occurred because of a low vaccination rate. Take the United States, the place where the whole “right to not be vaccinated and not wear masks” originated. One in every 343 persons in the US have died from the coronavirus – and there is a 65 percent vaccination rate, along with the controversy about wearing protective masks. Let’s be clear: this started with Donald Trump. He was running for re-election in November 2020. He didn’t want covid-19 to disrupt his campaign, so he and his supporters did what they could do politicalise covid, painting it as “fake

The majority of New Zealanders have chosen to be vaccinated against covid-19.

news”. Trump also said wearing a mask would make a political statement against him. Over 500,000 Americans died while he played his political game. Now, around the world and in New Zealand we have “Trumpers” – who have digested politically inspired disinformation circulating on the internet. At the Wellington freedom

event, there were some Trump flags flying. New Zealanders haven’t been forced to take the vaccine. 5 percent have chosen not to be vaccinated either because of a health exemption, or they didn’t want to take the jab. It was their choice. The World Health Organization has told us how we can protect

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ourselves. New Zealanders have chosen to listen and it’s working. We only have 1 in 76,000 deaths here. Unfortunately, there is a downside of not being vaccinated. Businesses have a right to say that they only want vaccinated customers, or people with masks in their stores. They believe this will protect themselves and their

customers. That’s their right. Some companies feel that unvaccinated staff could present health issues to other staff, patients, students, or clients. That’s their right. There are some businesses that don’t ask for vaccination passes or masks. That’s their right. I may take my business elsewhere. That’s my right. I don’t believe our government is changing our society. I believe they’re doing their job, which is protecting five million citizens from death during a pandemic. The group at Parliament had the right to voice a different opinion. But that stopped for me, and most others, when they disrupted local businesses, harassed people for their choice to wear a mask, intimidated children on their way to school, destroyed public grounds (our grounds), and threw bricks at unarmed police. Jeff B Carterton (Surname withheld)

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Marlene Brugger, a person who has left a country [South Africa] that is renowned for its separation type policies, now sees New Zealand in the same light. And shows her dislike for our freely elected government. Covid has been managed by New Zealand in a manner that has saved many lives. Those that chose to take a different path have paid a price. South Africa, along with many other countries – even the likes of Sweden – have suffered many deaths, by following an open-door policy. A time is coming once again when we can all enjoy a united New Zealand. So, I say to Marlene: be grateful that you have chosen wisely, and the Wellington rabble did not represent the bulk of our country. Yes, I hasten to say there were many genuine people there. But the tin foil hat brigade took over. Richard Dahlberg Masterton

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OUTDOOR PLANT POTS As home garden sizes get smaller and more people live in rentals, the switch to container gardening gets more popular. There are so many things you can grow with ease in pots, but it is important to select the right one so your plant thrives. Some things to check include:

WHAT IS IT MADE FROM?

YES, YOU CAN GARDEN IN POTS Some of you might remember a while ago there was a shortage of pots & containers - supplies couldn’t get into the country, and as soon as they did they were snapped up! Luckily things have improved and we are proud to have a fabulous selection to choose from. So whether you are wanting to grow a few herbs on the windowsill, or an entire container grown home orchard, we’re sure you’ll find something to suit your taste & budget.

INDOOR PLANT POTS

When you buy a house plant from us you shouldn’t need to repot or feed it right away—it should be fine in the plastic pot for quite some time and there’s likely fertiliser still active in the soil. If you don’t like the look of the plain plastic pot all you need is a cover pot—a pretty pot that the ugly plastic one can hide inside. Cover pots are not designed for plants to have soil directly added into, they have no drainage holes, but we do have interior pots for this as well.

Most outdoor pots are either terracotta, glazed ceramic or plastic. What you choose depends on a number of things:  How permanent are you wanting it to be?  How much are you prepared to spend?  What look you are wanting?  Will it be outside in extreme weather or sheltered on a patio Here are a few Pros & Cons to further help you decide what’s right for you.

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• They hold more water because they are not porous so are good for plants that prefer moist conditions or people who tend to forget to water • They are very durable & easy to clean • There is less risk of your plants getting frozen because moisture can’t pass through

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The ELHO Green Basics Collection is an attractive, simple & affordable way to start container gardening. The range includes grow pots, troughs, hanging baskets + more. These are not cheap & nasty plastic products, they are: • Made in the Netherlands with recycled materials • 100% recyclable • Manufactured using 100% wind energy • Frost proof • Long lasting with UV protection • Light weight Some items have limited numbers, so get in quick.

• They are not great for overwaters because they hold water easier • They aren’t porous so don’t allow airflow to the roots • They are lighter to not the best option for floors or large plants

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GLAZED CERAMIC

These are made of clay but have a glaze added which makes them nonporous.

ELHO have created a selfwatering insert that makes sure your plant gets the right amount of water at the right time. The water meter on the device tells you when it needs to be filled with water and then the plant will take care of itself.There are a range of sizes but we have limited numbers so don’t miss out.

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Terracotta is unglazed clay, the clay becomes porous after it’s fired.

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• The porous material allows good air movement to roots • Moisture drains quicker which helps with overwatering • They are heavy so stable for large plants or floors

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• They age over time and show signs of mineral deposits • They can dry out quicker so not good for those who forget to water regularly • They are not as strong in cold temperatures and can freeze and crack • • • • • •

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• There is a lot of styles & colours to choose from • They hold moisture longer, so good for under waterers • They are more durable in cold weather than terracotta

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Terracotta pots are still a popular choice for gardeners. They are affordable, they come in all shapes & sizes, they are easy to match other things with and even the weathered look adds character. We have a great range to choose from starting at only $1.99 each.

Glazed Pots come in a range of sizes, shapes, styles & colours, which is a good thing because we all have different tastes. These Belly pots come in 4 sizes and start at only $34.99

If you’re growing something ‘long term’, such as a fruit tree or a topiary, and you plan to leave it out in the weather year round, you should invest in a good quality pot that isn’t going to topple over or perish after a few seasons in the sun. Well made ceramic pots will protect your plants from harsh weather conditions and most are made so that they still allow air and humidity to flow through.

• The glaze prevents good airflow to the roots • They hold more moisture so not great for people who overwater • They can be more expensive than other options

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ARE THERE ENOUGH DRAINAGE HOLES?

It is essential that your pot allows the water to drain well. If the soil becomes water logged your plant could get root rot & drown.

WHAT SIZE SHOULD IT BE?

This depends on what plant is going in the pot and how long you’re hoping to keep it in there. Most of the time ‘bigger is better’, you want to give the roots room to grow and if you spend money on a quality pot you won’t want to be up-dating it too often. If you’re repotting into a bigger container aim for something that’s about 5cm bigger than the current one.

DOES SHAPE MATTER?

It’s important to know what the growth habit of the particular plant is, especially the roots. Plants such as rhododendrons, azaleas, geraniums & hydrangeas have shallow spreading roots so a wider pot would be better for them. Smaller growing maples also do well in shallow pots rather than deep and narrow. A taller pot offers more root room and it the best choice for plants such as roses & clematis. Conifers can look good in tall pots, you just need to take care that they are sturdy and won’t topple over.

Learn about your plants growth habit and find a pot to suit for best results. Rhododendrons & Azaleas have a shallow root system so will do well in a shorter but wider pot.

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Carterton, you’re on the air Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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If you’re a Cartertonian looking to promote your community organisation, share your culture, or introduce the public to your unique musical preferences – Wairarapa’s Access Media station would like to add your voice to the airwaves. Arrow FM is now offering free broadcasting in Carterton – providing a mobile recording service to allow locals to create radio shows and podcasts from their own backyard. Next week, Arrow staff will be holding a public meeting at the Carterton Community Courthouse to gauge local interest, discuss programming ideas, and introduce its portable recording technology. Arrow, currently broadcasting from Church Street in Masterton, is one 12 Access Radio stations in New Zealand: which facilitate radio programmes by, for, and about the diverse cultures and special interest groups that make up local communities. In recent years, Arrow has expanded its mobile programming throughout the region: with shows now regularly broadcasting out South Wairarapa, with support from programme co-ordinator Marina Lira. Lira will also be on hand to manage Carterton’s new

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service, able to provide the transportable equipment and assistance with recording. Arrow station manager Michael Wilson said there has certainly been an appetite for more community broadcasting within Carterton – but travel to the Masterton studio has been prohibitive for many. “But now, they can stay put – and we can come to them,” he said. “Arrow stands for ‘Access Radio Reaching Over Wairarapa’ – not just over Masterton. We want to fully represent the whole region, and we don’t want people to be geographically excluded from having a voice. “We got the gear, and we’ve got the staff available. And we want to hear what

Carterton has to offer.” Wilson said this will not be the first time Arrow has broadcasted in Carterton: in the early 2000s, programme coordinator Veronika Beall recorded several local shows out of the Bambino Café on High Street North. “You’d hear the noise from the coffee machine and cutlery clinking in the background,” Wilson said. “Then we moved into the Carterton library, which was much quieter. “We did that for about seven or eight years. But we were just a two-person team back then, so it became too difficult to manage. “So, we’re hoping to resurrect that service – and

develop it further.” Wilson said he and the Arrow crew are encouraged by the success of the mobile recording services it has run in South Wairarapa, which started with community workshops in Featherston and Martinborough. With support from South Wairarapa District Council, and Lira as facilitator, several shows now broadcast from both towns, covering topics such as local events, Brazilian music, organic gardening, and good books – courtesy

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Carterton, Lira and her coworkers will demonstrate how to use the recording equipment and will invite people to “come and have a go” themselves. Also present at the meeting with be Carterton mayor Greg Lang – himself a former Arrow presenter – who will help facilitate the discussion. Wilson said he hoped the station could represent a range of people within the Carterton community – including people of diverse ethnicities, cultures, backgrounds, ideologies, and abilities. “Even if you’re someone who has the weirdest taste in music, we’d love to have you on board. “Music can be a great expression of who we are.” • Arrow FM’s Carterton event will be held on Tuesday, March 22, from 7pm at the Carterton Community Courthouse, Holloway Street. • Numbers are limited – so book a place by contacting Michael Wilson 027 340 30 60, or Marina Lira on 027 251 2410, or emailing quiver@arrowfm.co.nz. • Vaccine passes will be required.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, March 16, 2022 EDITORIAL

Opinion

Beer and leprechauns?

To my fellow Irish Kiwis – happy St Patrick’s Day for tomorrow. I imagine celebrations will look a bit quieter this year. Throughout the world, “St Paddy’s” has become synonymous with gaudy shamrocks, green face paint, and inflatable leprechauns. And beer – of course. My Irish roots have been a significant part of my identity since my pre-teens – and back in my more freewheeling days, it was mandatory to celebrate St Patrick’s Day with a night on the town. I recall teenage me sneaking into a shindig at Molly Malones in Wellington – and almost breaking my ankle attempting Riverdance choreography in flimsy sandals. I may have been underage. Sorry, Mum. Beyond the greentinted booze, there’s some interesting history behind the patron Saint of Ireland and his namesake holiday. For example, the man himself wasn’t Irish. St Patrick was born in Roman-occupied Britain and, at 16, was kidnapped by Irish pirates and enslaved.

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He is credited for introducing Christianity to Ireland – and, supposedly, ridding the nation of snakes. Likely fake news: Ireland’s climate is too cold for elongated carnivorous reptiles. The Feast of St Patrick was formalised by the Vatican in 1631 – and, from the 1920s to 1950s, was commemorated in Ireland by a military parade. With all bars throughout the country closed due to religious observance, drunken revellers were few. St Patrick’s Day as we’ve come to recognise it has its genesis in the US. In the 19th century, facing prejudice from nativists, Irish Americans organised public events to celebrate their heritage. These events morphed into the parades, festivals and pub crawls held on almost every continent today. Unfortunately, with popularity comes commercialism. What

started as a celebration of national pride has become a windfall for alcohol manufacturers and hawkers of tacky merchandise. Thus, reducing an entire culture to beer and leprechauns. This year, thanks to omicron, there are fewer opportunities for the “traditional” St Paddy’s merriment. If you feel like marking the occasion, I’d recommend checking out some Irish music, browsing your library for Irish authors, or Googling interesting happenings in Irish history. If you are heading out for a Guinness, stay safe. I won’t join you, however – that stuff’s expensive. I’ll most likely be spending the day working along to a soundtrack of The Pogues and Clannad on YouTube. I fear my days of Irish dancing inappropriate footwear are numbered. Happy St Patrick’s Day, Wairarapa!

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Autumn is the best time for…

Nikki King Going for a walk in the bush and kicking through piles of leaves. Great for running, too, as the temperature is nice and comfortable. Richard Alan Dahlberg Reflection.

Bob Pringle Buying firewood. Karen Lenz Collecting colourful leaves and doing some arts and craft with them. Mandy Gibbins Summer to end. Christina Schofield Enjoying the great outdoors. Eilish Carmichael Sleeping after a night shift! Miriam Coulter [Getting ready] for winter: getting the wood organised, slow cooker teas, and looking forward to cosy nights by the fire

The beautiful scenery and changing leaves is one of the best parts of autumn.

with our loved ones and furbabies, toasting bread and crumpets.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, March 16, 2022 ARATOI VOICES

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Another year, another plan There is no doubt that this year will be yet again a trying one for us all. However, despite covidrelated constraints, the Friends of Aratoi have planning in place to ensure that the year will be as successful as 2021. Wisely, the first meeting for the year focused on long-term planning. Usually the first two events in the year, both fundraisers, are the Art and Architecture Tour and the bus trip to Wellington. However, present conditions have forced their postponement. Just a few words of explanation about these two. The Art and Architecture tour is a self-drive day where small groups in rotation visit houses of note in the

area. This year it will be focused on Masterton and the surrounding area. The Friends catering experts provide a packed lunch which is often eaten in the gardens of one of the houses. The tour is hugely popular: as soon as tickets are advertised each year, they are snapped up. The bus trip to the capital city is likewise quickly sold out. It involves visits to three places that are often not usually accessible to the public to see their art collections. Again, lunch is provided. Past visits have included the homes of the USA Ambassador and the British High Commissioner, the Italian Embassy, Government House and the City Gallery.

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Given the present covid climate and as the likelihood of good weather increases with spring, the committee decided that the trips should take place after winter. Two sub-committees were

A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE

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Not many people could say they have been in close proximity to an atomic bomb going off. But in 1996 Dennis Johnson was on the Joie, one of only two ships near the Moruroa test site, when the French detonated an underground nuclear bomb. “We knew it was going to go off,” Dennis said. “They made us stay 20km out.” When the bomb detonated he and captain Lynn Pistoll felt a shudder. “And with that a whole lot of ships and helicopters came streaming out. I guess they were taking samples.” Before leaving for Moruroa, Dennis had been the co-ordinator of the Wellington Moruroa Flotilla Against Nuclear Testing. “We did fundraising – the boats all needed

Dennis Johnson with the Moruroa flotilla flag (2021). PHOTO/ANNE NELSON

re-rigging. You don’t just jump in a yacht and take off overseas, you’ve got to have a sound boat,” he said. The Joie spent several months in the region, visiting the test site twice and joining with other boats to disrupt the tests. “We’d do different

things, such as ‘tow the line’ – the line being a point on the ocean where you weren’t allowed to go past. We would all go past, wait till the French came out with their warships, then we’d pop back in. It was a bit of a game,” Dennis said. The Joie also attempted to block a ship

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formed and even if regular face-to-face meetings are unable to be held, the subcommittees can organise the events electronically. Right now they are sorting out venues for both events. The only fundraiser

not able to be held last year was Palette to Palate, a wine tasting featuring Urlar wines and an art auction of works generously donated by Dame Robin White, Linda Tilyard, and Ian Chapman. Again, a sub-committee will draw up the blueprint for this so that as soon as the time is right, the event plan can spring into action. Susanna Shadbolt, Aratoi’s director, outlined Aratoi’s programme for the year which included a Matariki focus from April to August, another Kotahitanga exhibition of local artists’ works, all for sale, and from July, a longterm exhibition marking the 150th anniversary of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust. This year promises to be an exciting one for Aratoi and the Friends of Aratoi. Future articles, the Aratoi Facebook page and the Aratoi website will keep you up to date with these events as plans firm up.

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transporting radioactive material to France. “We went out to a point between Auckland and Australia. We blocked the point between the two countries and chased them – in the middle of the night we were chasing them through the ocean.” At the time of the protest, Dennis described his reason for being involved: “I’m old enough to really, really appreciate how bloody wonderful this planet that nurtures us is. I’m also aware how vulnerable it is and it seems totally irrational to fill it with lethal pockets of highly dangerous chemicals that will be festering for thousands of years. I’d like my two kids to think they have a parent who could see at least past his own lifetime.” Dennis was also involved in the Campaign Half Million, when there was

talk of having nuclear power stations in New Zealand. He co-ordinated the local campaign for MMP and was involved in human rights issues. Dennis worked for the New Zealand Fire Service for over 30 years, in Wellington, Lower Hutt and Masterton, and was one of the rescue crew on the pilot launch Arahina during the Wahine disaster. He was a co-founder and mainstay of the Wairarapa Outdoor Recreation Trust, providing rafting, kayaking, abseiling, caving and tramping experiences for a wide range of groups. Dennis passed away on February 23. He will be remembered by many for his commitment and courage in standing up for the rights of others, protecting the environment and serving the community.

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Senica’s outlook on living well Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson The stoic philosopher Seneca had a perspective on time that we should all adhere to, this being that we don’t live forever. Seneca believed people would spend far too much time worrying about possessions and what other people think of us, yet would not value time and how we use it, with time being the one resource that is truly ﬁnite. The nightmare scenario for Seneca was to die doing your own accounts while your inheritors stand behind you enjoying themselves. I have mentioned many times my favourite quote, which is from Goethe: ‘Nothing is worth more than this day. You cannot relive yesterday. Tomorrow is still beyond your reach’.

We should all follow Goethe’s advice and really value the day to come, or the hour, or even the minute. It’s what is happening right now that really matters, so stop and take the time to appreciate it.

Taking risks

Health and safety has become a huge industry. There is a necessity to ensure that risks are removed from society that place people in danger. We really only need to look not too far back to see situations in which people were placed in considerable danger when taking part in simple dayto-day experiences. One obvious example of this is wearing a seat belt; health and safety processes here through something so easy

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to do has clearly saved countless lives. In his book The Philosopher of an Explorer, Erling Kagge acknowledges the importance of health and safety initiatives. However, he also feels life shouldn’t and can’t be lived without any risk at all. The adventures and experiences he has done: climbing Everest; walking to the North and South Poles; and many others; all came with considerable risk, but they also enriched his life and have made him a more resilient person. What he does do in taking part in these experiences is plan for and anticipate risk to ensure that he is as prepared as possible if a dangerous

situation eventuates. Most of us aren’t going to climb Everest, but there are still many risky experiences we can face in life; it could be entering and training for a mountain run, asking someone out, or applying for a new job; these are all risks that could lead to ‘failure’ but could also lead to success and a more enriched life.

More on kindness

I have a friend who contacted me some time ago to see how he could help my school community. What he decided to do was donate a sum of money that can be used at any time to help children or their families in need. Since this time the funds have been

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used for various things and each time the money has been used it has had a considerable impact on the individual or family concerned. One thing about the example I have shared here is that the person concerned has not asked for any recognition for what he has done (although I have shared with some who he is). He has not donated the funds for public recognition or accolades, the sole reason has been to help others. The only notice he gets is when I message him with a thank you and maybe a picture of the child or family who has been helped. To be honest, any type of help and philanthropy is hugely appreciated by those who beneﬁt. There’s nothing wrong with doing so and being recognised publicly for it, as doing so may encourage others to come forward and do the same. However, there is something especially specially about those who do acts of kindness and generosity for no other reason than to help others. Thanks B.

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I want it to be useful or beneﬁcial to others. I know every post won’t be for every person, but I do hope that there will be something for everyone over the period of a few days, or that in every newspaper column (which includes seven posts) will have at least one idea that will improve the life of any reader. More importantly, though, is that everything I write I should be prepared to do myself. I really do believe our words and ideas should be backed up by our actions; if I’m writing about the numerous beneﬁts of exercise (probably the topic I have written about the most), then it’s important in my eyes that I regularly exercise myself.

Be well prepared

No Google required

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the Practical Philosophy course I’m doing on Thursday nights. Having just done the second session, something has become apparent as to why I am enjoying it so much, this being that there is no Google required. For the four hours I have attended so far the delivery has been Nick, our tutor, leading a discussion, sharing the considerable knowledge he has on the subject, with the participants adding

our own thoughts and ideas on occasion. There are no screens, no text books, no one is recording notes, it’s simply a case of perhaps what would have happened in Ancient Greece thousands of years ago, with an expert sharing expertise and facilitating a very enjoyable discussion. It really is a breath of fresh air.

Backing up your words

I have been writing these posts for my newspaper article for almost ﬁve years now. I have written about countless topics and ideas, many of which are based on my own personal experience, and many others that are based on what I ﬁnd out about from all sorts of places, from podcasts to movies on the big screen. For every idea I share

I heard an interview in which a person was discussing her experience as a contender on the Mastermind quiz TV programme. After initially being very excited to be accepted the process then became a little more complicated as she struggled to come up with a topic for her specialist round. Her ﬁrst few suggestions were turned down for being too narrow, before she was eventually able to choose and have accepted Melrose Place (the TV show) as her subject.

Eventually the time to participate arrived; the contender was overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, mainly because she felt she hadn’t put in enough time and effort into preparing. She became concerned that she would be humiliated in front of a live and TV audience by achieving a very low score. The message here is that to reduce anxiety a really good idea is to put in the work beforehand. Had the Mastermind contender spent a lot more time studying and preparing she would still have been nervous, but would have gone into the event with more confidence and a sense that the experience could have been enjoyed. For whatever you know is coming up in life, from a maths exam to a half marathon, the experience is going to be so much more enjoyable and satisfying if you put in the time and effort to prepare beforehand. • 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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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP

MARCH 2022

HE TĀKAI KŌRERO MAI I WHAKAORIORI MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Kia ora Masterton, It’s certainly been an eventful first few months of the year, with much going on for the community and Council. The inevitable spread of the Omicron variant in Wairarapa has forced a change in the way many businesses are operating, and the Council is no exception, with staff shortages at times restricting opening of our library and Queen Street office. Rest assured, we remain committed to continuing to provide services, even if it is in a different way. Early this month the Council voted unanimously to end negotiations on one site at the northern end of town for a new Civic Facility, which will include a new library, archive, and flexible performance (capacity 500) and exhibition space, and instead consider options on land already owned by the Council.

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Our Civic Facility Steering Committee held its first meeting last week, fully open to the public, via Zoom. There are no firm plans as yet, but the architect provided some early sketches of the sort of things that might be possible, and there are some exciting possibilities on the land around the Recreation Centre, which obviously has great connections to our wonderful Queen Elizabeth Park and fantastic revamped skatepark. As plans are developed, we will be talking to stakeholders and interested parties about what is possible, and how to best meet their needs. We are also pressing ahead with work on our key infrastructure, with February’s storms and flooding emphasising the need for what was already planned work to replace the southbound side of the Colombo Road bridge – actually made up of two separate bridges.

Masterton’s outstanding new skatepark is open for action and getting a big thumbs-up from users of all ages. The revamp, funded with $1.3 million from the Government’s Provincial Development Unit, and $700,000 from Masterton District Council, saw the park fully open in February, after the first stage was completed before Christmas.

That side of the bridge is now closed and will remain so until the work is completed. The tender process is underway for what will be a 12-18 month job.

Covid-19 restrictions prevented a formal opening ceremony but the project will be celebrated later in the year when restrictions ease. Photos by Jet Productions

Operating the bridge with one-lane will be something of a convenience and we appreciate people’s patience.

HOOD AERODROME PROGRESS

Elsewhere work is continuing at Hood Aerodrome, which has enjoyed, literally, a flying start to 2022.

CIVIC FACILITY PLANNING MOVES FORWARD The Council’s Civic Facility Steering Committee held its first meeting last week, after the Council ended negotiations on one of the preferred sites at the north end of Masterton and decided to look at potential sites on Council-owned land. Masterton District Council has directed architects, Architectus, to explore land at and around the Trust House Recreation Centre as a potential location for the Masterton Civic Facility. Architectus explained the intent of the project – to create a facility that brings people together, that supports placemaking, and is focused on community. Architectus also outlined their process for engaging with users and stakeholders of the library and theatre. Workshops are now underway with subject matter experts and key stakeholders, based on the main elements the Civic Facility will offer. Theatre workshops have already started – exploring the aspirational ideas and practical needs of local theatre users. Workshops around the Library will begin next – with all workshops expected to be completed by Easter. These workshops will drive how the functional areas of the Civic Facility will work – exciting news for our Library and Archive in particular as they begin to explore how their modern spaces might work best within the Civic Facility for our expanding community well into the future. Initial options were used to highlight the adaptability of the proposed site – with three ideas shown as an illustration for how the site might be used, taking into consideration existing geographical features and sight lines, and a sense of connection to the town centre and the facility’s immediate surrounds. These were by no means final options – simply initial sketches - but gave an exciting glimpse into what could be possible on that site. Community collaboration was a strong theme in the meeting. Architectus were very clear that mana whenua /iwi collaboration and community partnerships would be key to the success of the project. We look forward to continuing to share ideas, and to collaborating with To keep up-to-date and partners and our community as the Civic Facility project continues. report issues, download You can watch a recording of the meeting, held using Zoom, on the Masterton Antenno from your Apple App District Council Facebook page.

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Work has begun on widening, straightening and re-sealing Moncrief Drive at Hood Aerodrome.

runway work will follow land acquisition, currently underway, and will take place in a couple of years.

Included in this work is levelling to minimise water pooling and maintaining a smooth transition from grass to seal.

Hood Aerodrome has had a very busy January and February with more aircraft movements that we have previously seen. The Wairarapa Flying Tigers is extremely popular with visitors and the Wairarapa Community and a wide variety of aircraft have been visiting the Wairarapa. In recent weeks, the Vintage and Classic Glider Club of NZ, known as ‘Vintage Kiwi’, held their 2022 rally at Hood to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the first gliding contest held in NZ at the same spot. Last weekend many Tiger Moth aircraft from throughout New Zealand visited Hood Aerodrome for their annual rally.

It is part of the project which received $10m from the Provincial Development Unit and will see an upgrade of the runway. The runway changes will remove safety hazards and better support existing and future aircraft types including those operated by Lifeflight. The Hood Aerodrome Masterplan and a CAA safety review have confirmed the need for these changes. The

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Masterton’s Colombo Road bridge over the Waipoua River will remain onelane until the eastern, south-bound section is replaced.

Due to the current COVID traffic light setting, Council and committee meetings will proceed via Zoom and will be livestreamed. See our Facebook page or website for details: www.mstn.govt.nz

The tender process for the bridge work is underway. This is a design and build project and will take 12-18 months to complete. The bridge is actually made up of two separate structures, with the southbound bridge due for replacement due to deteriorating piers. The Council has now received advice from structural engineers that this side of the bridge should remain closed until it is replaced. A temporary traffic light will be installed in coming months to facilitate traffic flow over the western side of the bridge.

Wednesday 16 March (Today) 2pm Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting 3pm Extraordinary Council Meeting - to consider the adoption of the Long-Term Plan 2021-31 Amendment Consultation Document: Progressing more housing at Panama Village and to consider, with the public excluded, delegation for land purchase negotiation

The Council will on Wednesday 16 March be asked to adopt a consultation document proposing more housing at Panama Village via a Long-Term Plan amendment. If the report is approved, public consultation will commence on Monday 21 March and will run through to 26 April. More information will be made available on the consultation section of the Council website from Monday 21 March.

20 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, March 16, 2022 CONSERVATION KŌRERO

New Zealand grebe. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Intentions not good for birds Claire Hunt

Teacher of the level 3 Te Kura Tapere conservation course

(and with Jordan Haglund’s permission)

‘Let’s go feed the ducks at Henley Lake!’ The intention is good, but if the ‘feed’ is bread then, like junk food for humans, it will not be helpful. Bread contains little to no nutritional value; it absorbs water so that when ducks eat it, it expands making them feel full; and it means that ducks will stop foraging for natural food. In fact, females may teach their young how to beg for bread instead of foraging. ‘Our birds at Henley Lake have become reliant on handouts, so immediately cutting them oﬀ would be disastrous,’ says Jordan Haglund, last year’s student at Te Kura Tapere conservation course. Instead, Jordan recommends feeding the ducks more appropriate food like grains, cereals, specially formulated feeds and fresh fruit

and vegetables. In her kaitiakitanga mahi, Jordan conducted seven surveys of Henley Lake in spring before all the Canadian geese had come to the lake to moult. At the time of her survey, Jordan noted 13 diﬀerent bird species. The largest number then being the mallard/ grey duck - Jordan classiﬁed the species in this way because of interbreeding. There were also large numbers of the Australian coot and papango/NZ scaup. With its white patch on its head, the coot can often be seen building nests at Henley Lake and raising their young in the breeding season. The scaup is a small diving duck. For some species, there were only a few on the lake; these were the grey teal, Australian shoveler, mute swan, black backed gull, and paradise shelduck. To identify a grey teal, look for a small, shy duck. For the Australian shoveler, look for the super-sized spoon-

shaped bill. The mute swan is different from the black swan by being white and far less noisy. The black backed gull is easy to spot and the paradise shelduck will probably be with its mate, which it will stay with for life. Of all the birds, Jordan was most excited to see the weweia / NZ grebe in the surrounding wetland ponds because of how few there are remaining - only an estimated 1900 to 2000 individuals . Another fairly rare endemic bird that Jordan spotted was the karoro / black billed gull. It is often confused with the similar red billed gull, but is more slender and has a longer bill. The black billed gulls at Henley Lake seem to fly in from nearby areas. • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with conservation groups to put a spotlight on work on conservation efforts locally.

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Knowing your neighbours has never been so important

leads to the need for people to pull together, and “it helps if the people in communities already know one another”, says Cathy. It’s not just high-proÿ le events though, where contact could be beneÿ cial, but in everyday situations. “It could be a household emergency where children may need to reach out to neighbours or reasons like discussing fencelines, preventing loneliness or supporting someone through a health crisis. Knowing who may need some help because of their personal situation is important, and that can only happen through contact and exchanging contact information,” says Cathy.

How well do you know your neighbours? It’s a question at the forefront of neighbourhood support coordinators based throughout Wairarapa. It’s their job to help connect communities. Linking individuals with one another so the collective group can beneÿ t from shared resources and knowledge. In the past, e° orts to know one’s neighbours were largely promoted around crime prevention; like looking out for each other’s property if someone suspicious appeared on the street or when neighbours went away on holiday. But times have moved on. And so have neighbourhoods. “We’re more aware,” says Cathy Cameron, the Neighbourhood Support Coordinator for Masterton District Council, “of the reasons why it’s a good idea to know the neighbours in our streets, but we don’t always act on those thoughts or know what the best approach may be.”

REACH OUT, LOOK OUT, HELP OUT Your neighbours can be your closest support when you need it. Get to know them before you need them! Check out the neighbourhood support website for ideas: www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz

“This is why Neighbours Day Aotearoa exists,” she continues, “to help break down barriers and facilitate engagement within neighbourhoods.” It can break the ice or help to strengthen and rea˛ rm existing relationships. Encouraging people to know their neighbours is what it’s about in the hope that lasting relationships will be formed. “This is why the ‘day’ is really spread over 10 days so people can celebrate widely and on days that will suit,” beams Cathy.

Above left: Sue Tennent, Carterton

Neighbourhood Support Coordinator Above right: Cathy Cameron, Masterton Neighbourhood Support Coordinator

Cathy goes on to clarify the reasons why it’s important to know who’s over the fence. She mentions the increasing frequency of news items that play out across television screens involving extreme weather events, earthquakes (like the Christchurch earthquake), or covid in communities. It all

Neighbourhood support coordinators sit within local councils and can help with advice and resources that help to link and support neighbourhoods. To talk with someone further about deepening relationships within your local community please contact: Cathy Cameron, Masterton Neighbourhood Support Coordinator, Phone: 06 370 6300, Email: cathyc@mstn.govt.nz Sue Tennent, Carterton Neighbourhood Support Coordinator, Phone: 06 379 4081, Email: sue.tennent@cdc.govt.nz

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Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2022 This year’s theme is Kai Connections - connecting neighbours through food. This could be in person through a shared group dinner, street party or BBQ or with Omicron circulating in the community it could be by more remote means. Maybe delivering some groceries or homecooking to a neighbour’s doorstep. Or perhaps handing some excess homegrown fruit or vegetables over the fence. It might also Leaving some teabags in a be sharing a recipe with a letterbox with an invitation closed neighbourhood to connect with a ‘zoom call’ facebook group or via a group email list, over a cup of tea or even or perhaps putting placing a takeaway co° ee the same recipe into on a doorstep and texting a neighbours’ letterboxes.

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Creativity is encouraged. Sue Tennent, Neighbourhood Support Coordinator at Carterton District Council says goodwill gestures will be appreciated.

neighbour to let them know it’s there are small gestures that can go a long way

“Leaving some teabags in a letterbox with an invitation to connect with a ‘zoom call’ over a cup of tea or even placing a takeaway co° ee on a doorstep and texting a neighbour to let them know it’s there are small gestures that can go a long way.” Like Cathy Cameron (her equivalent at the Masterton District Council), Sue is also a strong proponent of getting to know neighbours.

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“They used to be households you could see from your front gate. But that’s changed.”

Now they can be 6-10 houses or even as many as 60 di° erent households. “What’s important,” continues Sue, “is that neighbours connect with each other beyond just knowing each other’s names. Data shows that in any sort of emergency people need contact so keeping up contact and forming relationships is critical.” Sue encourages anyone wanting to take part

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“You’d be surprised,” she smiles. “Which is why this year we’re encouraging neighbours to learn their family’s recipes and share indigenous cuisine with each other. “Omicron may be in our communities, but it just highlights the importance of needing to know one another and come together at this time, albeit remotely for some.” Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2022 runs from 18-27 March in households and neighbourhoods nationwide. Everyone is encouraged to participate and come together over food be it online or in person.

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Are you bothered by feelings of worry or fear, poor concentration, or tiredness? If so, you could be experiencing anxiety. Anxiety feels di˜ erent for everyone. Some people experience the feeling of butter° ies in their stomach and a racing heart. For some, they feel completely overwhelmed with fear and worry and experience periods of dizziness and shortness of breath.

Masterton missed its skating. So much so that a carnival was announced for the Town Hall in August 1910. Prizes were on oﬀer for various skating techniques as well as for costumes. Newspapers were quick to

point out how popular the sport was throughout the nation and that this event would surely bring the craze back to Masterton. Seats for spectators and skates for participants were available to be reserved, and WJ Berrill

of the Carterton Skating Hall wrote a letter to the editor of the Wairarapa Age in defence of the eﬀects on the ﬂoor that roller skates would have. A few days later, it came out that Berrill was the organiser

of the Masterton carnival. There were to be 12 exciting events, including trick skating, races, and even a race to fill a bucket with potatoes the fastest. Music for the night was to be provided by the Masterton Battalion Band. Together with the costumes, it promised to be “one of the most fascinating sights ever witnessed by a Masterton audience”. The evening was a roaring success. Although the weather was bad and there were plenty of counterattractions, the floor was at capacity. The floor was perfect, and the programme was on time. In October, the Wairarapa Age talked

about a craze in which people were constantly attempting to break records – many of them by skating continuously for days on end. It pointed out that Masterton wouldn’t see any examples due to the lack of a rink. It wasn’t until the following season that Mr Kidd of Greytown fixed a lease of the pavilion at the old showgrounds [Cameron and Soldiers’ Memorial Park] in Dixon St for use as a skating rink. In late May 1911, Masterton finally got a rink again. The floor was specially prepared, the skates were brand new, and attendants were on hand in a special beginners’ room to help those new to the pastime. Private tuition was available, and three sessions a day were

A hand-coloured postcard sent to Hilda Knapp.

on oﬀer. After a lighting issue caused the postponement of the opening night, the rink was well patronised. The promoters of the rink had their work cut out for them, though, as they

were running rinks in both Greytown and Masterton and having to share opening hours between the two. This scheduling issue was highlighted when the Masterton rink had to

close on a Thursday, as all staﬀ were needed at a skating carnival at the Greytown rink. A children’s session was added to the Masterton schedule on Saturdays, and the overall low prices charged were well spoken of. Masterton South Brass Band was charged to play on the occasional evening session. The 1911 season ended quietly, and in April 1912, talk was starting of a new skating rink opening for the town, as it was lagging behind the rest of the country in skating facilities. The 1912 season came and went, and still, there was no rink for the locals to skate on.

combination of factors, such as our genetics, what’s happening in our environment, and our brain chemistry. The good news is that anxiety is a very treatable condition and you do not need to su˜ er!

The Showgrounds, Dixon St, circa 1900. PHOTOS/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

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Schools lead way in big change-up Everyone knows there are 100 cents in a dollar, but how many people born in the last 50 years know how many pennies are in a pound? MARK PACEY of the Wairarapa Archive writes about the introduction of decimal currency. Before 1933, New Zealand had no coinage of its own. We did have banknotes issued by various banks, and starting in the middle 1800s, we had trade tokens too. But for the most part, it was British and Australian coins used in day-to-day transactions. We needed our own currency, and in 1933 we got our wish. It had been mooted that New Zealand could follow the likes of the United States and Canada and have decimal currency. However, it was decided that it would be best to follow Britain’s lead and adopt the same style of money. This was also what people were used to, so it would not cause any confusion. In 1933, New Zealand got ﬁve new silver coins. A threepence, sixpence, shilling, ﬂorin, and half crown. Seven years later, we also got a halfpenny and a penny. All the while, British and Australian coins were kept in circulation. For 34 years, New Zealand used pounds and pence. In 1966, Australia switched and started using the decimal system. New Zealand had appointed a decimal currency committee in 1963, and for the next four years, they worked at getting the system introduced. New Zealand would get its new currency one year after Australia. Knowing that Kiwi banks were going decimal, the country started to prepare. Plastic imitation coins were distributed around the country, and these remained in use in schools for many years afterward. Children and adults alike

started to learn how the new system would work. On April 8, 1967, a special training night was held in Carterton, with sessions scheduled to start in Masterton two days later. Schools were a big part a part of the new training scheme. Students from Wainuioru School made a class display showing the new coins and displayed related clippings they had cut from the paper. Principal Farr made a prophetic statement about new things that is just as relevant today: “It would not be a case of parents teaching their children, but the children teaching their parents, because the youngsters catch on quicker than the older generations.” Gladstone School ran a “Pre-Decimal Day” where a series of stalls were set up. Purchases could only be made with the decimal currency, which was exchanged by pupils running the bank. At the end of the day, if there was any money left over, this was changed back to predecimal coins. The consensus for the day: “The children coped better with the new currency than their parents did.” Decimal Currency Day was set for July 10, 1967. In the weeks leading up to the event, all kinds of preparations were made for the changeover. The Wairarapa TimesAge began showing the

Above: Crates of coins being unloaded at a Masterton bank. Inset: Decimal Currency Day at Wainuioru School. PHOTOS/ WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

cost of the paper on the front-page banner in both imperial and decimal currencies. One copy of the paper cost ﬁve pence, and in the decimal currency, four cents. Advertisements in the paper also showed what things would now cost. Training courses for businesses were also popular. Miss N Cameron of Masterton expressed her gratitude to the training seminars in a letter to the editor: “They are truly well worthwhile, and the experience is one which will be thoroughly enjoyed and which helps in the brushing away mental and emotional fears which may be held about the change.” On June 29, a special train arrived in Masterton. Under a strong police guard, several carriages of the new currency were unloaded in crates. Crisp banknotes and shiny new coins were then carted away to the local banks, ready for the changeover in less than two weeks.

The bags were opened, and the coins were distributed. But there was some confusion when a bank in Featherston opened a bag to find a coin worth ten pesewas. Wasn’t it cents that were replacing pence? Somehow a coin destined for Ghana had made it into the mix. Television also promoted the change and ran a series of animated adverts in 1967 featuring Mr Dollar complete with a catchy jingle, reminding people that decimal currency would be in use from July 10. July 10 rolled around, and with it, decimal currency. Residents went about their shopping, and in their change, they got… imperial coinage. The introduction of decimal coins was off to a slow start. At first, the new one and two-cent coins were the most frequent. After the banks opened, the new banknotes started to make an appearance. But where were the rest of the new coins? The changeover was not planned to be an instant thing. Pounds and pence would continue to be accepted for months to come. Customers who made purchases with the old pre-decimal coins were disappointed when instead

of shiny new decimal coins, they got the dull old imperial coins. This was partly due to many tills in the shops which had not yet been converted. Parking meters too were still to be changed over and remained fitted for accepting threepence and sixpence coins. As the days wore on and pay packets were handed out, the new currency became a more common sight. Special slang terms of the new money were pitched in the newspaper. Gongs, Tries, Kiwis, Bobs, Lizzies, Pears, and Bits were suggested. None of them really stuck except ‘bob’ – a crossover name from a shilling. The first ten-cent coins even had “one shilling” written on them to help people with the process. Eventually, the last pennies and pounds left widespread circulation, and people became used to the new system. For those born later, the new currency was all they had known. Before the change to the new series of coins in 2006, it was still a common occurrence to find a shilling or florin in your change, but since the introduction of the new smaller coins, these are just a memory. And for the younger readers still pondering, there are 240 pennies in a pound.

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Costs chip at profits

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Grace Prior The nation has experienced its highest monthly food price increase in five years, following a global trend. But Wairarapa farmers say that their total costs are significantly higher and their profits are nowhere near as high as people think. Wairarapa farmer Mike Butterick said farms may have been selling their products for more, but operational costs had increased just as much. He said in the past year he had seen fertiliser prices more than double, fuel prices increase substantially, and labour costs climb. “The cost increases are incredibly substantial and that’s not going to stop any time soon with the regulatory burden that’s heading our way. “The whole supply chain has been affected too, and there’s unbelievable demand for protein worldwide. Butterick said based on what he had read, by the year 2050, world food production would need to increase from 70 to 100 per cent to keep up

Fuel prices are becoming a financial burden for farmers.

with demand. Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations [FAO] said the benchmark gauge for work food prices increased in February, reaching an alltime high. FAO said the increase was led by vegetable oils and dairy products. It said its dairy price index averaged 6.4 per cent higher in February than January. It said the rise was underpinned by lowerthan-expected milk supplies in Oceania and Western Europe coupled with persistent import demand. Statistics New Zealand [Stats NZ] said food

prices rose 2.7 per cent in January 2022. It said this was the highest monthly increase in ﬁve years. After seasonal adjustment, prices were up 1.1 per cent. On top of this, annual food prices were 5.9 per cent higher in January 2022 than they were in January 2021. Stats NZ said fruit and vegetable prices rose nearly 10 per cent from December 2021 to January 2022 – up six per cent after seasonal adjustment. It said meat, poultry, and ﬁsh prices increased 3.6 per cent in the same period. Butterick said this was a problem of supply and

supporting the increase in prices.” Hurrell said milk production in Europe and the United States of America continued to be impacted by high cost of feed. He said feed costs weren’t expected to change in the coming months. Wairarapa’s dairy farms made up three per cent of national dairy land in 2020, covering about 57,469ha. In 2020, Wairarapa had about 156,600 dairy cows. Infometrics said dairy farming in Masterton alone made $13.6m last year. Tinui farmer Alan Emerson said part of the issue of increasing food costs were caused by sanctions to Russia, as well as “government inspired costs”. “Dairy farmers have spent over a billion dollars riparian fencing and planting. There’s a host of other imposts including the puerile $5000 or more on a ‘ute tax’.” Emerson said farmers could not go without four-wheel-drive vehicles when there weren’t electric alternatives.

Farmers took to the streets in July 2021 in Masterton to protest government regulations.

demand – and costs were increasing at the same as profit. “I know what happens, people think farmers are making an absolute fortune selling product overseas and wonder why we couldn’t reduce the profit and sell it for less here. “The reality is that the cost of growing food is increasing significantly with all these inflationary pressures, a lot of which are outside of our control.” He said there were supply chain issues, overlayed with other covid-19 related issues that were causing problems with the market. As food prices rose, so

did milk prices. Fonterra lifted its forecast farmgate milk price from $8.90 to $9.50 per kilogram of milk solids to $9.30 to $9.90 per kilogram of milk solids in late February. Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell said the lift in the forecast reﬂected the increase in global dairy prices since the co-op’s last milk price update in January, and good levels of ongoing global demand for dairy. “Global demand for dairy remains ﬁrm, while global milk supply growth continues to track below average levels. “These demand and supply dynamics are

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Farmer confidence is the lowest it has been since Federated Farmers began twice-a-year surveys in 2009, the January survey results show. Of responses from nearly 1000 farmers from around the country, a net 7.8 per cent considered economic conditions to be good, a 10.1 point decline from the July 2021 Federated Farmers Farm Confidence Survey, when 17.9 per cent considered conditions to be good. Looking forward, a net 64 per cent of farmers believed general economic conditions would worsen over the next 12 months, a 25-point deterioration from the 39 per cent in the July survey. Sentiment about general economic conditions is at the lowest level since the Feds surveys began in July 2009, surpassing the previous low in July 2020 “The results are even more disturbing when you consider farmers were answering the survey before the surge of omicron cases in New Zealand and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, both of which will weigh on economic growth,” Feds president and economics spokesman Andrew Hoggard said. While a net 61.1 per cent of farmers reported making a profit, a 5.5-point increase on July 2021, a net 11.2 per cent expected their profitability would

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, March 16, 2022 Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Free oneon-one device support for seniors. Call 0800 373 646 to book an appointment. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am; Featherston: Featherston Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am [summer], 10.30am [winter]. Contact Liz.ocean41@gmail.com Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Call physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: South End School Hall, 275 High St South, 6.308.30pm. Call Jacqui [027] 325-3370.

Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. 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. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 4066728. Housie: 1pm raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 379-5923.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Spontaneous Dance: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall Street entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Aratoi: Four artists [Mikalya Forster, Lindy McLachlan, Jim Simmons, and Shelley Vernon] from ConArt Gallery & Studios feature in the first of a new artist showcase series, to Apr 3; Toitu Te Whenua, The Land Will Always Remain, artists Jacqui Colley, Bruce Foster, Ian-Wayne Grant, Simon Lardelli, and Jenna Packer to Jun 26; William’s Legacy: The Beetham Portraits to Jun 26. Kids Song & Story: 9.30-10.30am, a social hour for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Call Anne Owen

377-4505. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Call: email admin@stlukesgreytown. co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am4.30pm. Contact featherston.fusiliers@ gmail.com Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433. Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am-4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Our resident printer recreates the activity of a letterpress job-printing shop in the early 1900s. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call

Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. No admission charge but donation/koha appreciated. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Greytown Country Market: Stella Bull Park, 10am-2pm. All profits go to the Greytown Trails Trust for maintenance and future projects on the Greytown Rail Trail. Wairarapa Bonsai Club: Learn about the skill and art of growing bonsai trees. Expert advice available. Meet from about 9.30am followed by lunch and monthly meeting. Contact secretary Bob Macfarlane 377-1808 for information about location. Wairarapa Gourmet Toastmasters Club: 11am-1pm. Contact Carol [027] 600-1710. South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm.

To confirm time please call Gordon [027] 414-7433 or [027] 628-5889. Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’ Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association croquet, 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, MARCH 21 Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, A/G Church, Featherston. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.40am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 1.30pm, 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. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10amnoon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Greytown St John’s Hall, Main St, 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No

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Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 3701604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: 57 High Street [behind Carters]. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Free oneon-one device support for seniors. Call 0800 373 646 to book an appointment. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.3011.30am; Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Martinborough Primary School Hall, cnr Dublin and Roberts sts, juniors 5.306.15pm. Call Clare [027] 832.9743; juniors and adults 6.15-8pm. Call Anna [021] 163-8867. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Paint/draw: From live model,10am-noon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 2996389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

0800 373 646 to book an appointment. Masterton: Citizens Advice, 10-noon. Keep Fit!: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Free Classes: Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214. South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: At a café in South Wairarapa, 10am. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Wisdom and Well-being: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857 Wildflower Yoga: Kiwi Hall Featherston, 7-8.15pm. Call Kate [022] 390-9798. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. St John: Greytown Penguins, boys and girls 6-8 years, 6-7.30pm, St John Hall, Main St. Call Esther [027] 637-4110. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm in Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 or email sue. mcrae.nz@gmail.com for venue details. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Featherston School Hall, Lyon St, kobudo 5.15-7pm, karate 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804. 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] 319-9814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. 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. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton, WedSun, 11am-3pm.

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Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. 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. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 3701922 or [027] 697-6974. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association Croquet: 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala scheduled]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

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While there may be other nursing roles that pay more, he believes a career in aged care nursing provides a whole different level of reward, training, and variety. “I am more than satisfied with my career as a registered nurse here at Enliven. I love working for my manager and with the wider team. I find the level of support and respect works both ways,” says Alden. Another aspect he enjoys is passing on his knowledge and experience to trainee nurses, particularly those coming from overseas. “I’ve been there, and it can be a culture shock,” says Alden. “When I look back on my training I was treated with respect. I learnt it it’s not always what you do, but how you do it and the compassion and empathy you show.” Alden trained for two months and was interviewed by the Nursing Council of New Zealand to enable him to qualify as a preceptor who helps nursing students and new graduates build skills and become familiar with best practice.

Alden aims to provide the best in care with Enliven. He enjoys the added responsibility the certification brings. Alden had to put his skills to the test when he returned to the Philippines during the pandemic in 2020 to provide palliative care for his father. “It was a very personal part of my journey in embodying our family ethics and generational care,” says Alden. “I feel nursing is my calling and my mission is to provide the absolute best care.” Enliven is always on the lookout for great people to join the team. Kandahar Home currently has nursing roles available. If you, or someone you know is looking for a role in aged care, visit www.enlivencentral.org. nz or email: recruit@psc.org.nz.

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Enliven provides a welcoming environment for its nursing staff, who soon become part of the family. We offer an inspiring work setting and on-the-job training. Our flexible hours can support your study and family commitments, while providing an environment that is supportive and most importantly fun. Support elders in your community to live happy, healthy and rewarding lives.

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A vacancy exists in our busy Masterton factory for an Aluminium Joiner. The applicant will ideally: Have experience in the manufacture of aluminium windows and doors. Be honest and reliable. Be physically fit and healthy. Have an eye for detail and pride in their work. Please forward CV with references to accounts@hollingsfirst.co.nz For enquiries phone 06 377 3676

GROUNDS ASSISTANT Applications are invited for the part time position of Grounds Assistant at Wairarapa College. This role is responsible for assisting with maintaining the gardens/grounds at the College. The successful applicant will: - be physically fit - have good communicative and time management skills The role will include the following duties: - Maintenance of College Grounds/Gardens - Daily rubbish run and removing rubbish from school grounds - Assist maintenance/grounds staff with various duties when required The position p will be 6 hours per day Mon Fri. Starting times may vary due to the colleges requirements. Closing date for applications is 18 March 2022. Please apply to: M Stanley School Business Manager Wairarapa College PO Box 463, Masterton Email to: mstanley@waicol.nz Please include a copy of your CV and two referees. A job description is available on request

Who we are: The Leaving the Ladder Down Charitable Trust is Masterton-based. We bring together community leaders and young parents to build meaningful pathways and remove barriers through mentoring and leadership experiences. We are keen to hear from enthusiastic, skilled self-starters to grow and achieve our goals. This is a part-time fixed term position with plenty of scope to grow. The role: Do you have proven experience in all or most of these areas ? Ensure youth parents are safe, visible and heard in all our activities. Keep the Trust records up to date and compliant. Keep people informed and engaged. Create public programmes events buzz, meaningful and inclusive. Co-design and deliver in-house and public programmes. Support Board meetings so the relevant people and information can make decisions and take action. Be goal-oriented and rally busy people to get things moving. Be an effective community builder. Be early with everything. Communicate, plan and present well in your writing and when representing the Trust. Know how to navigate and make the most of social media platforms. Establish a raving fan base for the Trust's mission. Youth and diverse groups relate well to you. Know how to attract support from funders and donors and then let them know how their generosity made a difference to the people we work with. Closing 5pm 1 April 2022. Shortlisted interviews 4-5 April via zoom or in-person. Full vaccination is a requirement. Enquiries, CV and Cover Letter to Trudy Hullena t.hullena@sellar.co.nz or 0274 220 669

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Southerners reign ends TENNIS

Chris Cogdale

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Carterton captain Matt Spooner is full of praise for his women’s players as his team ended Martinborough’s three-year reign as Wairarapa Tennis Regional One champions with a 5-4 victory. Martinborough went into Saturday’s Gawith Shield final as favourites after beating Carterton 7-2 in their roundrobin clash last month, although on that occasion five of the matches were decided in three sets, and Carterton were confident they could turn the result around. Martinborough made a flying start to the final on their superb grass courts, winning the third and fourth men’s singles. Matt Nicholson came from a set down to beat William Day 2-6 6-1 6-2, and Rick Wilkie defeated talented junior William Orsborn, who was a late replacement for Cory Spooner, 6-0 6-2. Carterton’s prospects looked grim after Gabby Nicholson and Karen Goodall had dropped their second sets, however, both fought back to claim victory. Goodall edged out Martha Wojcikowski in a tiebreaker 6-4 3-6 7-6, but it was Nicholson who earned special praise from Matt Spooner after she caused a huge upset in beating the experienced Rhona Lovell, coming back from two breaks down in the fourth set. “She [Gabby] was down 4-1 in the third set but she could see Rhona was starting to tire and she just ran around and ground her down and won the next five games,” said

Top: Gabby Nicholson came from two breaks down in the third set to beat Rhona Lovell. Above: Karen Goodall plays a forehand in her three-set win over Martha Wojcikowski. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV

Matt Spooner. “She wasn’t even playing at the beginning of the week because she had covid and it wasn’t until the government changed the 10 days to seven days that she became available. “She was supposed to be playing two but then the Whitaker girls [Alice and Elizabeth] both got covid so they were out on Friday, which moved her up to one, and for someone so young she just played awesomely well, but the two women winning was absolutely the key.” Matt Spooner said that was a huge boost for Jono Hurley and himself in the top two men’s spots. They both won, with Hurley beating Chris Wilkie 6-2 6-3, while Matt Spooner held oﬀ a strong challenge from Ed Wilkie for a 7-6 6-4 victory, to give Carterton a 4-2 lead after the singles. That left Carterton needing to win one of the three doubles matches to claim championship honours and Hurley and Day achieved that with a straightforward 6-2 6-2 defeat of Chris Wilkie and Nicholson. Martinborough picked up consolation wins, with Ed and Rick Wilkie beating Matt Spooner and Andi Steinemann 4-6 6-4 7-6, and Lovell and Libby Paterson getting

the better of Goodall and Olivia BaileyRotman 6-2 3-6 6-0. Carterton last won the championship in 2018, but the club had not played in the regional one championship again until this season. Matt Spooner was thrilled with the outcome, especially for the juniors, who he said were buzzing to be part of the final, but he also had praise for Martinborough. “It’s good to keep them honest, because they’re a bit of a juggernaut, particularly in the longer form of four men and two women. “In the end when both teams are playing well, we’re pretty evenly matched and it’s just going to be one or two points on the day and thankfully for us went our way.” In the Regional Two final, Opaki came from 1-3 down to beat top qualifiers Martinborough on a countback on sets. Opaki went into the doubles needing to win both in straight sets. Martinborough’s top doubles pairing were leading the first set 5-3 and serving for the set which would have clinched the title, but Opaki fought back to win that match as well as the second doubles to claim the championship.

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Double delight for Giants SOFTBALL

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Chris Cogdale The frustrations of a disrupted Intercity Softball season were put behind them as Giants stormed to victory in the two Premier Three finals at South Park on Saturday. Giants Blue defeated Hutt Valley Dodgers Black 10-2 to claim the Section A title, while Giants Red were crowned Section B champions with a 10-3 triumph over Totara Park. An understrength Blues took to the diamond with five players ruled out because of covid-19. After a scoreless first inning the home side took the lead in the second inning with Tohi Jellie capitalising on Dodgers’ errors to get home. Devon Cocks was next to score getting home on wild pitches after he had hit out to centre field. Mitchell Shields and Trey Feary were then walked to make the score to 4-0. In the fourth inning Shields hit an in-the-park home run out to right field, and in the fifth inning Jellie hit out to right field and with outstanding base running came home to wrap up the scoring and seal the victory in five innings. Player-coach Justin ‘Chunky’ Karaitiana was in outstanding form on

Rico Hillman scores a run for Giants Blue.

Tarquin Karaitiana lines up a hit in the Giants Blue victory. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV

the pitching mound facing 20 batter and taking 10 strikeouts. Giants president Chris Feary, who helped coach the Blues on the day, said it

was a brilliant eﬀort by the young team. “It was really tight, and the boys started dropping a few bunts and getting boys on base, and then a

couple of good hits from the young fellas and their confidence grew, they believed in themselves, and once they got on base, they really exerted good pressure and of course with pressure comes mistakes,” said Feary. “There were a few players who wouldn’t normally be in their starting nine, and they all stood up and played really well.” Giants Red’s victory over Totara Park followed a similar pattern to their clubmates’ game. After a tight first two innings, the Reds took control and scored regular runs to wrap up the victory in five innings. Feary was over the moon

with the results after the frustrating season, with both teams impacted by defaults, washouts, and postponed games because of covid-19. He said it was good to be on the winning side for a change after several runner-up finishes in recent seasons. “Just having the finals at home was massive and winning both those finals was massive, because there have been a few years where we’ve been the bridesmaid and never the bride.” The news wasn’t so good for the Giants Under-15 side, who were beaten 3-9 by Totara Park in their Hutt Valley championship semifinal.

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