Wairarapa Midweek Wed 16th Oct by Wairarapa Times-Age

Wairarapa’s locally owned community newspaper

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019

INSIDE: Teen referee highlights mental health on air P30-31

A voice for the community ARE YOU A VIP CUSTOMER?

24 hour personal service to all districts

Phone: 06 3797616 Carterton www.richmondfuneralhome.co.nz Personalised funerals, based Traditional Values Personalised funerals based onon traditional diti di tionall values al l es

Read ‘Garden Yarn’ on Page 9 to find out if you’re one of our

LUCKY DAILY $50 VOUCHER WINNERS!

Lang takes the wheel as mayor Gianina Schwanecke

Greg Lang’s third term will see him return to the Carterton District Council as its new mayor. The Gladstone wheelwright replaces former Carterton mayor John Booth who announced he would not be running in August. Lang announced his bid for the mayoralty in April. To celebrate his win, he and wife Ali spent the weekend helping at the Gladstone Family Hunting Competition. Of his newly elected council members, Lang said they had the potential to make a good team. “We’ve got great diversity and some youth representation.” His vision for the next three years included collaborating more closely with neighbouring district councils. “My vision is to be as clever as we can be. To make the district aﬀordable but also have enterprise and talent coming through.” He had been running against Carterton’s new mayor, Greg Lang. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

fellow councillor Jill Greathead and newcomers Graeme Farr and Bernard Bottrill. Lang received 1854 votes compared to Greathead’s 1311 in the preliminary results. However, Greathead received the highest number of votes for a council position with 1999 in her favour. Greathead, who has been on council since 2001, said she was happy with the weekend’s results. With 21 candidates for council, voters had plenty of choice and she thought this was a contributing factor to the high voter turnout. Although she had often found herself at odds with the previous council, she said it would be helpful to have a few experienced councillors. There are a few new faces on the Carterton District Council, including ﬁrst-time runner Steﬀen Bertram who received the second highest number of votes at 1914. Ruth Carter, Carterton’s longest serving councillor with eight terms under her belt, was ousted. “I’m just grateful to have been able to serve the community for so many years,” she said. She was proud of the “little things” she had accomplished as councillor, as well as larger projects like the Carterton Events Centre and wastewater treatment plant. This result is based upon the preliminary results and does not include special votes. Of the 3916 votes counted, this year’s voter return was noticeably higher with a 56.3 per cent return, compared to 52.3 per cent in the 2016 local government election.

Marcus Anselm South Wairarapa has a new mayor in ﬁrst-time candidate Alex Beijen. Beijen, 52, of Martinborough, earned a sizeable victory over Viv Napier, the incumbent, in the provisional results announced on Sunday. Beijen had a lead of 511 over Napier with special votes yet to be counted. Former Featherston ward councillor Dayle Harwood came third with 513 votes. There was no light at the end of the tunnel for Remutaka Hill campaigner Graham Farr, who came fourth with 334. Napier served one term as mayor and was previously deputy to Adrienne Staples, who was re-elected in this election as Wairarapa’s sole Greater Wellington Regional Council representative.

29,999

*Finance offer available to approved applicants of Nissan Financial Services only and excludes all lease and some fleet purchasers. Available on new unregistered Nissan vehicles only. 1.9% P.A Fixed Interest. Maximum term 48 months. No deposit required. $375 establishment fee, $8.05 PPSR fee, and $10 monthly account keeping fee apply. Terms and conditions apply. Valid from 1 October 2019 to 31 October 2019. Units must be registered by 31 October 2019. Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Nissan reserves the right to vary, withdraw or extend this offer. ^2WD RX Manual (D23UM) priced at $29,990 +ORC. 2WD RX Automatic (D23UA) priced at $32,990 +ORC.

FOR ALL YOUR FLOORING NEEDS See our advert in Wairarapa Property 97-101 High St North, Carterton Ph 06 379 4055

First-timer ousts veteran politician Beijen said he had received messages of congratulation from both his predecessors and from friends and family around the world. He will head a council with ﬁve other new faces. Garrick Emms and Brenda West will represent the Featherston ward, and Greytown has a clean sweep of new faces in Rebecca Fox, Alastair Plimmer and Leigh Hay, formerly chair of the town’s community board. Martinborough trio Pip Maynard, Pam Colenso and Brian Jephson, previously the deputy mayor, were returned. Beijen campaigned on key campaign issues of waste, water management, culture and transparency.

He said they would remain at the forefront of his thinking as he entered office. Broadcasting council and committee meetings was a “bit of a no-brainer in today’s technology age and should allow people to be involved easier than taking time off work”. “I would like to think the public will be seeing some minor changes within the first three-to-six months and after a year, to look back and say ‘this is on the right track, and we’re seeing improvement.” Beijen paid tribute to former councillor Lee Carter, who had to pull out of the mayoral contest on medical advice. He said his campaign “would have been harder, and potentially vote splitting, if she had stood”. The new council is due to be sworn in on October 30.

New South Wairarapa mayor Alex Beijen. PHOTO/MARCUS ANSELM

NAVARA RX 2.3L Turbo Diesel

MSP FROM

FLAIR

Peter & Jenny Giddens

+ORC

2 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Newsweek

Education

Big shoes to fill

New principal of Solway College, Janine Tupaea was formally welcomed to the school on Monday. Tupaea replaces Elizabeth Rogerson who was the principal for 20 years. Full story P22

Awards

Council

John Booth farewelled

Oiled for choice Greytown based company, The Olive Press, was named the Best Processor for the sixth year running at the New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Awards on Sunday. Full story P31

Former Carterton mayor John Booth bid a fond farewell at a leaving a ceremony last week. Full story P10

Tourism

Crime

Dark sky beauty

Family held at gunpoint

Wairarapa’s sparkling night skies will come sharply into focus with the opening of the Star Field observatory this week. Full story P29

Masked, armed invaders held a Featherston family at gunpoint on Friday night. Police have launched a manhunt for two men who forced their way into the Kenward Crescent home at about 10pm. If you know any information, contact the Masterton Police Station on 06 370 0300.

Inside

Interact

Local News 1-8

Lifestyle 16-34

Puzzles 41

Carterton 10

Rural 37

Events 42-43

Opinion 12-13

Business 38-39

Classifieds 44-45

Extra 14

Wai Write 40

Sport 46-47

Like us on facebook www.age.co.nz/midweek

REGENT 3

Editor Hayley Gastmeier (06) 370 0925 midweek@age.co.nz Circulation Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm (06) 370 0975 circulation@age.co.nz

Display Advertising (06) 370 0933 ads@age.co.nz Classified Advertising (06) 370 6033 classads@age.co.nz

BOOKINGS & 24 HR INFO LINE PHONE 377 5479 Cnr Queen & Peter Jackson Streets, Masterton

www.regent3.co.nz

M A S T E R T O N

17th - 23rd Oct

THURSDAY 17 OCT

ZOMBIELAND: DOUBLE TAP 109mins R16 Action, Comedy, Horror. Stars Zoey Deutch, Abigail Breslin, Emma Stone, Woody Harrelson

12.30pm 7.40pm 12.15pm 5.00pm 7.15pm

MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL 118mins PG Adventure, Family, Fantasy. Stars Angelina Jolie, Teresa Mahoney, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer RIDE LIKE A GIRL 98mins PG Biography, Drama, Sport. Stars Teresa Palmer, Sam Neill, Brooke Satchwell, Stevie Payne

FRIDAY 18 OCT

SATURDAY 19 OCT

SUNDAY 20 OCT

12.30pm 7.40pm 12.15pm 5.00pm 7.15pm

1.00pm 8.00pm 12.15pm 5.00pm 7.30pm

1.00pm 8.00pm 10.15am 5.00pm 7.30pm

5.40pm

2.15pm

2.00pm

MONDAY 21 OCT

TUESDAY 22 OCT

WEDNESDAY 23 OCT

12.30pm 8.15pm 12.15pm 5.00pm 7.15pm

12.30pm 7.45pm 12.15pm 5.00pm 7.15pm

2.30pm

MOSLEY (NZ) 96mins. PG Animated, Family, Adventure. Stars Lucy Lawless, John Rhys-Davies, Temuera Morrison, Rhys Darby

2.30pm

10.30am

HUSTLERS 109mins. R16 Comedy, Crime, Drama. Stars Constance Wu, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Stiles

2.40pm 7.30pm

2.45pm 7.20pm

2.40pm 6.00pm

2.40pm 5.40pm

AMAZING GRACE 88mins. G The Big Hit from our recent Film Festival With Aretha Franklin, James Cleveland, The Southern California Choir, C.L. Franklin

11.45am 5.45pm

11.45am 3.45pm

6.15pm

4.00pm 6.00pm

12.00pm 4.15pm

3.45pm 7.30pm

12.00pm 1.45pm FINAL

JOKER 121mins. R16 Crime, Drama, Thriller. Stars Joaquin Phoenix, Zazie Beetz, Robert De Niro

1.30pm

4.45pm

5.00pm

4.45pm

UGLY DOLLS 87mins G Animation, Adventure, Comedy. Stars Kelly Clarkson, Nick Jonas, Janelle Monae

10.00am

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD 102mins PG Adventure, Family. Stars Isabela Moner, Eugenio Derbez, Michael Peña

3.45pm

12.10pm

SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK 107mins R16 Horror, Mystery, Trhiller. Stars Zoe Margaret Colletti, Michael Garza, Gabriel Rush

4.45pm

10.00am

ABOMINABLE 92mins PG Animated, Adventure, Comedy. Stars Chloe Bennet, Tenzing Norgay Trainor, Albert Tsai

2.00pm FINAL

10.15am

ANGRY BIRDS 2 97mins PG Animated, Adventure, Comedy. Stars Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Leslie Jones

12.45pm

GOOD BOYS 90mins R13 Adventure, Comedy. Stars Jacob Tremblay, Brady Noon, Keith L. Williams

3.00pm

RAMBO: LAST BLOOD 100mins R18 Action, Adventure, Thriller. Stars Sylvester Stallone, Paz Vega, Yvette Monreal

4.15pm

6.00pm

DOWNTON ABBEY 122mins PG Drama. Stars Joanne Froggatt, Matthew Goode, Michelle Dockery

PRICES

3.40pm

11.45am

3.00pm

7.30pm 1.30pm FINAL

1.30pm

COMING SOON

ADULTS after 5pm $13.00 STUDENTS (with current ID) and Adults before 5pm $11.00 CHILDREN $9.00 3D MOVIES incur an additional $4 charge on top of ticket prices for glasses hire. Concession cards available

24 OCT 27 OCT 31 OCT 7 NOV -

11.45am

 Ride Like a Girl  Cats, JoJo Rabbit  Houseful (Hindi)  Terminator: Dark Fate  Arctic Justice  Doctor Sleep  Last Christmas

14 Nov 21 NOV -

 Charlies Angels  Fishermans Friends

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

Addressing climate change now Hayley Gastmeier

This week is Global Climate Change Week, which aims to encourage communities and countries to engage with each other and policy makers on climate change action and solutions. Carterton and South Wairarapa district councils have taken a step in this direction with the appointment of a climate change advisor, Melanie Barthe. Barthe has been busy writing a strategy to help advise the two councils on what meaningful action they can take to mitigate the eﬀects of climate change through their daily operations. She said it was important councils were leading by example and inspired their communities to take action. “Global Climate Change Week is the

perfect opportunity for the Carterton and South Wairarapa district councils to show the community that we are taking actions to reduce our emissions. “This week aims to explain what climate change is and why the climate is changing. “We also propose actions that are easy for everyone to do, even with no budget. “Everyone can help, and everyone has a role to play in reducing the impacts of climate change.” Part of Barthe’s role is to provide information to the community about the practical steps they can take, which is why she has put together a simple guide for both council staﬀ and communities to follow. The guide outlines the eﬀect climate change is having on the Wairarapa region and simple things people can do, such as saving electricity, recycling and conserving fuel where

possible. Council staff actions include carpooling to offsite meetings and making sure lights, fans and computers are turned off when not in use. There will also be a series of social media posts to give people handy tips, as well as a competition, sponsored by Martinborough Mitre 10, to recognise community members who are working hard to do their bit in looking after the planet. The councils will release a more in-depth list of actions they will be incorporating into their daily operations once the climate change strategy is complete in mid-2020. Masterton’s Jeremy Logan is a Wairarapa representative of Extinction Rebellion, an environmental pressure group. “We are seeking urgent action on reducing

greenhouse gasses and addressing the issues of climate change and the ecological crisis that we ﬁnd ourselves in, with three main demands. “One is for the government and key institutes to declare a climate emergency, two is that they reduce carbon emissions to zero by 2025, and the third is to hold citizen assemblies as to how best to address this.” Logan helped set up Waiwaste Food Rescue in Masterton, a volunteer community group that has rescued tonnes of surplus food from going to waste. A Carterton branch has just celebrated its ﬁrst anniversary. The food is then provided to vulnerable people and families, helping them make ends meet. “When we got it going in 2015 the main focus was that good food was going

to waste while people were experiencing food poverty, but increasingly the focus has also been on food waste contributing to huge amounts of greenhouse gases being emitted and it’s one of the main contributors releasing methane into the atmosphere.” Logan said the United Nations summarised the enormity of the issue with its statement: “One-third of all food produced in the world – approximately 1.3 billion tonnes – is lost or wasted every year. Globally, if food waste could be represented as its own country, it would be the third largest greenhouse gas emitter, behind China and the U.S.” Logan said people needed to look at the longterm picture. “We’re all in this together and unless you’re an extreme denialist and believe nothing is

happening, it is going to stir up a variety of feelings and views. “But the focus of Extinction Rebellion is we need to be taking into account the long-term picture and how we can take care of each other and our planet so that it can support life into the future, because on current predictions, that’s going to be extremely challenging.”

• For more information on what your council is doing and how you can take part, visit www.swdc.govt.nz and www.cdc.govt.nz • To get involved with Waiwaste Food Rescue, Masterton, email coordinator@ waiwaste.org.nz • And if you’re keen to be involved in Waiwaste Carterton, contact Sue Fleet on (o6) 379 8850 or via their Facebook page.

Beautifying ‘the block’ with community spirit Hayley Gastmeier

A dedicated team of community-minded people are working hard to smarten up their neighbourhood. Volunteers from the East Side community in Masterton have been beautifying their streets for the past year. Te Awhina Cameron Community House coordinator Donna Gray said the East Side Community Group was made up of about 10 to 15 neighbourhood residents who met every three weeks. “We’ve been painting the fences of Trust House properties – the trust supplies the paint – and at the moment the boys are water blasting so when they’re dry they will be painted – we’ve done a number of properties in the vicinity.” Gray said if there were any reports of graﬃti, either the council would remove it or the

community volunteers would paint over it themselves with their graﬃti removal kit within 24-hours of the graﬃti being reported. “We also donate trees to people who want them on their property for placenta plantings. “We have help from Corrections. One guy from there does all our gardens and he does such a good job too. “If anyone needs a gardener, I can recommend him.” Gray said the group was made up of a mixture of residents of all ages, and they were always open to more joining. “It’s the satisfaction of doing something for your area. “We get such a bad rap – people are so quick to say bad things are always happening down here but that’s not the case.” Gray said the Te Awhina Cameron Community House garage sale was open most days, with

Community volunteers Tanya Gleeson, Mandy Eades, Joy Fitzgerald, Piripi Nepia, and Rongomai Nepia. PHOTOS/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

volunteers running the shop and gaining important life skills at the same time. “It’s about building up their conﬁdence, they learn how to handle money. “It’s all about every person in our community and giving them a purpose and new skills.”

Gray said it was great to see people come out of their shell, and last year she saw 11 people into employment. “Anyone can do anything and be anything if they want to. It’s just believing in themselves and that’s what we work on – building self-esteem and conﬁdence.”

Tyson Favling is waterblasting fences in preparation for painting, with Jim Birchall, kaitiaki for McJorrow Park, and Te Awhina Cameron Community House coordinator Donna Gray.

THIS WEEKS SPECIALS Smoked Gem Fish

Smoked Salmon

Groper Steaks

Diced Pork

$19.95 kg

$33.95 kg

$21.95 kg

$9.95 kg

These prices must have fallen off a truck!

18 Jellicoe Street, Martinborough 06 306 9607

4 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, October 16, 2019 2019

LOCAL ELECTIONS

Patterson mayor once more Eli Hill Lyn Patterson is mayor once more and she’s anticipating a busy three years ahead. Now on her third term, Patterson received 5282 votes, well ahead of her competition. The mayor said she was “really rapt and excited” for the next three years. “There’s plenty of work to be done. We’ve had a 50 per cent turnover of councillors so it’s always good to get in and build a new team.” Patterson had already congratulated her fellow mayors Alex Beijen and Greg Lang, and looked forward to working with them.

She’s also already met with her new council. “We already know our big issues: water resilience, housing’s huge for us, what we are going to do as a community in terms of climate change and our response to that. “The CBD redevelopment and the Town Hall are big items we’re going to have to deal with quite quickly.” With half of the councillors not having been on the council last term she’ll be leading a relatively fresh team. Tina Nixon, who ran a campaign that garnered national media coverage, was in second place in the mayoral race with 2342 votes.

Mayor Lyn Patterson with granddaughters Nina White (right) and Dara White. PHOTO/ELI HILL

Nixon, who is on the board of Destination Wairarapa as Carterton’s representative and holds a governance role at Masterton A&P, was

elected for her first term as a councillor. Fellow newcomers include Wairarapa’s More FM breakfast show host Brent Gare, Lakeview School principal Tim Nelson and community development advocate Sandy Ryan. Rural advocate David Holmes has made his return to the council, after running for Greater

Wellington Regional Council last election but missing out on the seat. Bex Johnson, who was also the highest polling councillor, will return to the table along with Frazer Mailman, Gary Caffell, Graham McClymont, and Chris Petersen. Hugely experienced sixterm councillor Jonathan Hooker missed out on being re-elected. Deborah Davidson also missed out on being reelected. Ronald Karaitiana received 3315 votes, 45 votes below Chris Peterson. It will be Thursday, October 17 at the earliest that the final result including special votes will be declared.

Napier missing out on exciting times Marcus Anselm Outgoing South Wairarapa mayor Viv Napier wished the new district council well and expected “exciting times” after her election defeat. Napier took the top job in 2016 after four terms as deputy mayor but was beaten in her re-election campaign by newcomer Alex Beijen. She said she wished the incoming council “all the best”. “There’s some exciting times ahead and I’m sad

I’m not going to be there and doing some of those things. I hope they just put South Wairarapa to the front, and before anything else.” She said the campaign, which also included Dayle Harwood and Graham Farr after Lee Carter’s withdrawal, had been “very civilised”. “There hasn’t been any

Viv Napier with Japanese Ambassador Toshihisa Takata at the 75th anniversary of the Featherston Incident. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

nastiness at all. I think there has been some other areas that have been quite full-on and had really personal attacks on each other. “I don’t think that’s very good - that’s not my style anyway.” She said she would

be happy to help in the transition to a new council but the organisation’s staff were “au fait” with the process, and other experienced councillors would also be on hand to help. Napier said as a councillor you needed to look at the big picture strategically for what was best for the district as a whole. She said her defeat would give her more time to spend with her grandchildren. All previous Martinborough councillors

were retained, while Greytown has three new elected members. The Featherston ward has two new councillors, with Colin Olds missing out. “While I am naturally disappointed not to have been reelected on to council, I will continue to work with our community on the many projects that I have been involved with. “My commitment is still with our Featherston community and the wonderful people that live here.”

Staples promises to up GWRC’s game Marcus Anselm Adrienne Staples said she got the message that Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] needs to “up our game” after her successful reelection campaign. The former South Wairarapa mayor was reinstated for a second term as Wairarapa representative to the regional body.

Staples beat competition from economist and ex-Masterton District Council chief executive Pim Borren and Richard Moore, the owner-operator of a polystyrene recycling operation. She said she was “genuinely thrilled to bits to be representing Wairarapa at the regional table again” but had learned lessons on the hustings. “I recognise that my

opponents focused a lot on [how] regional council wasn’t performing, and they received votes on that campaign. “It is something I am taking notice of and will be taking back to the table – that we have to up our game.” Staples paid tribute to her former deputy mayor Viv Napier following her defeat in the South Wairarapa mayoralty race.

“It was a surprise. With elections you never know, and Viv had two very difficult things to deal with in the last year, with the Featherston wastewater plant and the Martinborough water supply. “Viv served her community and local government for a good few many years and was really good at it. “She’s worked very hard.”

How the This year’s local body elections bring two new mayors into Carterton and South Wairarapa. But, even with the Masterton mayoralty remaining the same, it’s certainly not status quo on council.

Tararua District Council Mayor Tracey Collis James Harold Mitch McHardy

Votes 5406 328 307

North Tararua Ward [4 Vacancies] Erana PeetiWebber* Kerry Sutherland Sharon Wards* Carole Isaacson Jim Crispin Paddy Driver Brent Stewart Philip James Barnett Kathryn Mulinder Michael Francis Long Punga Mullins Kay Mckenzie Neil Gibbard

1882 1388 1321 1157 1156 1121 1112 941 775 518 466 433 355

South Tararua Ward [4 Vacancies] Raylene Ann Treder* Shirley Hull Alison Franklin Peter Johns Rena Tyler

1833 1647 1495 1402 1317

Masterton District Council

Adrienne Staples with developer David Borman at the Waihinga Centre opening. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

Mayor Lyn Patterson Tina Nixon Cory Burling Graeme Farr

Votes 5282 2342 779 519

Councillor [10 Vacancies] Bex Johnson

4687

Home Decor &

Accessories for Spring

• Rugs • Throws • Cushions • Lamps • Mirrors • Clocks • Wall Art • Side Tables • Ottomans • Headboards (custom made)

431 Queen Street, Kuripuni, Masterton Phone: 378 6060 Email: carl@countrylife.co.nz www.countrylife.co.nz Open: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, Saturday 10am-2pm or by appointment

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

STICKMAN’S

votes fell in Wairarapa The preliminary results of the 2019 local body elections have been released, and Wairarapa councils and boards have had quite the shakeup. All returned votes have

been counted, except special votes. Full election results are expected to be released tomorrow. • Successful candidates, based on the

Frazer Mailman Gary Caffell David Holmes* Brent Gare* Graham McClymont Tina Nixon* Tim Nelson* Sandy Ryan* Chris Peterson Ronald Karaitiana Isabella McClymont Dave Wright Jonathan Hooker Deborah Davidson John Lapslie Donna Laing Peter James Britt Leveridge Carys Gibbs

Dayle Harwood 513 Graeme Farr 334 Greytown Ward Rebecca Fox* 992 Alistair Plimmer* 943 Leigh Hay* 866 Warren Woodgyer 744 James Bicknell 229 Featherston Ward Votes Ross Vickery 947 Garrick Emms* 744 Brenda West* 741 Colin Olds 548 Martinborough Ward Pip Maynard 1294 Pam Colenso 957 Brian Jephson 909 Daphne Geisler 852 Jason Jackson 311

4526 4416 4278 4225 4152 3852 3779 3461 3360 3315 3128 3042 3030 3010 2687 2530 2509 2364 1886

Carterton District Council Mayor Greg Lang* Jill Greathead Bernard Bottrill Graeme Farr Councillor [8 Vacancies] Jill Greathead Steffen Bertram* Rebecca Vergunst Robyn CherryCampbell* Rob Stockley* Russell Keys Steve Cretney* Brian Deller Ruth Carter Dale Williams Doug Mende Marty Sebire John Fairbrother Roger Boulter Mike Osborne Bernard Bottrill Jenna Hagan Dalina Armstrong Justus Verheij Ron Shaw Hank Optland

Votes 1854 1311 461 198

1999 1914 1905 1785 1731 1694 1688 1455 1343 1296 1286 1246 1167 1047 866 811 776 619 602 552 548

South Wairarapa District Council Mayor Alex Beijen* Viv Napier

Votes 2033 1522

Wairarapa District Health Board Tony Becker* Leanne Southey Norman Gray* Helen Pocknall* Joy Cooper* Jill Stringer* Ryan Soriano* Peter Mccardle Don Baskerville Stephen Butcher

Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Elected Excluded Excluded Excluded

Wellington Regional Council Wairarapa Constituency Regional Councillor [1 Vacancy] Adrienne Staples Elected Pim Borren Excluded Richard Moore Excluded

Eketahuna Community Board Charlie Death Steen McGhie* Terry Carew* Denise Clifton* Pauline Wilson

Votes 365 359 285 242 240

Masterton Community Trust Jock Kershaw Lucy Griffiths

Votes 5204 5188

PAK’nSAVE NOW ONLINE

• People new to their positions have been marked with *.

Bex Johnson* Brent Goodwin Mena Antonio Karl Taucher Ray Southey Belinda Milnes Alan Lodge Aileen Haeata

4776 4773 4533 4044 3544 2951 2610 1659

Fresh NZ Lamb Legs

Loose Brushed Agria Potatoes

Masterton Trust Lands Trust Tom Hullena* John Bunny Gary Caffell* Sandy Ryan Karl Taucher Belinda Milnes Chris Gollins Adam Parker Alan Lodge

Votes 4575 3110 2840 2697 2479 1822 1405 1303 1226

Greytown Community Board Graeme Gray* Ann Rainford Shelley Symes*

Elected Elected Elected

12.79 .99 Kg

Fresh NZ Chicken Breast

Ciabatta 4Pk

(Fresh Baked In-Store)

Greytown District Trust Lands Trust Matt Bell* Phil Holden* Wayne Regnault

Elected Elected Elected

Martinborough Community Board Nathan Fenwick* Mel Maynard* Aidan Ellims* Michael Honey* Penny Hobden Alex Wall Peter Mckeown

Votes 1364 1086 941 813 515 493 439

Featherston Community Board Claire Bleakley Indigo Freya* Mark Shepherd

Elected Elected Elected

Montfort Trimble Foundation Stan Braaksma Jason Christensen* Belinda Milnes

Votes 2133 1834 965

A place where change is possible • • •

WEEKLY SPECIALS

preliminary results, are in bold.

If you are experiencing troubling issues like anxiety, grief or depression, or if you’ve been affected by family violence, we can help. We offer a non-judgmental, respectful, caring space where we help people through their process of change. P: 06 3775716 E: ang@changeability.org.nz www.changeability.org.nz

8.99 2.49 Kg

Each

Meadow Fresh Grated Cheese Range 350g

NEW Natures Goodness Mini Dog Treats 290g

5.99 5.00 Each

For 2

Anchor Uno Pouches

Tomatoes Prepack 700g

5.00 4.99 For 4

Each

Specials only apply at this store. Valid Tuesday 15th Oct - Sunday 20th Oct 2019

6 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

Radio’s quirky fundraiser Hayley Gastmeier Arrow FM is looking to spread its airwaves further afield and hopes its latest quiz night will help make this happen. A silent art auction and live entertainment will add to the night, kicking off at 6.30pm on October 24 at the Masterton Club. The quizmaster will be Coggie, also known as Chris Cogdale, who will be challenging quiz-goers on their knowledge. Live entertainment will be provided by Wairarapa musicians Stefan Brown and Stephan Schulz, as well as by blossoming singer and songwriter, Meg Hunter, 14, from Carterton. The silent auction will include artworks from Rebekah Farr, Ian Chapman and other renowned local artists. Arrow FM manager Michael Wilson said the purpose of the night was to raise funds to strengthen the station and increase its offering. “The fundraising is not tagged for any specific thing but we’re trying to offer our services to a greater range of community groups and we would like to make it down to South Wairarapa more often so people can record shows without having to

Arrow FM manager Michael Wilson with some of the art for the silent auction. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

travel up to Masterton. “That’s going to cost us a bit so if we can raise some money through this event then that will bring us closer to our goal.”

Arrow FM gives a voice to more than 30 community and minority groups in Wairarapa, Wilson said. “What we care about are

the minority and special interest groups in the region who without us would not have a chance to get their cultures reflected in the mainstream media.

“Because we don’t tell people what to say and what to do, it gives them an enormous amount of freedom and they do all their own tech engineering which can be hilarious at times.” Wilson said any event hosted by the radio station would not be complete without a quirky surprise or two. “Without skiting, we know how to put on a good event and we’re always likely to pull out something weird on the night.” He is encouraging businesses and groups of friends to get a quiz team together, come up with a name and register. But get in quick because tables will fill up fast. For a table of four to six “quizzlings” it is $90. To register call Arrow FM on (06) 378 0255 or email quiver@arrowfm. co.nz. Bids on artworks can be made ahead of the silent auction by contacting the station. The works will be displayed at the station, on the Arrow FM Facebook page, and at the venue (Masterton Club) on the night. • Arrow FM is Wairarapa’s only Community Access Media Station.

St John op shop

The St John Wairarapa Opportunity Shop o�� opens on Saturday, October 19, at 10am. The store will be located at 19 Chapel St, Masterton, with all proceeds to go towards local St John youth programmes, health shuttles, event services and buying vital new equipment, allowing St John to continue its life-saving work. Store manager Paul Bryant said it was exciting the St John Wairarapa Op Shop was �� re, as the project had been on the cards for a while. Shop hours will be 9am-4pm Monday to Friday, and 10am2pm Saturday.

UCOL open day

UCOL Wairarapa is having an open day next Wednesday on October 23, 9am-3pm. Secondary school students and other keen learners will be able to get a taste of what the campus has to offer, with tours, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. There will be tours of the facilities for hair and beauty, carpentry, automotive, early childhood education, chef training and hospitality, nursing, science, veterinary nursing and animal care, business, and information and communications technology. Anyone who is ready to enrol to study in 2020 can do so at the open day and should bring along ID. To register for the open day visit Eventbrite at https://bit. ly/2oWZ8SW.

BRACKENRIDGE

BRIDES Mr&Mrs FOSTER Photographer: Sarah McEvoy

“

Planning a wedding is no easy task

but Courtnay and the team made the whole experience super easy and made me feel at ease knowing that everything was going to come together well. The wedding day was just magical, they did an amazing job setting everything up just beautifully. Would 1000% recommend having a wedding at the Brackenridge.. - Holly Foster, Brackenridge Bride, Sep 2019

Ask about our Mid Week Wedding Offer with 50% off venue hire. White Rock Road, RD1 Martinborough | +64 6 306 8115 brackenridge.co.nz | weddings@brackenridge.co.nz

8 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, October 16, 2019

A tale of fi sh ‘n’ chips Comment

Graeme Burnard Anticipation of pleasure is sometimes greater than the pleasure itself. I often think this after a meal of fish and chips. The anticipation of them is sometimes overwhelming, especially if I am cold and hungry but the feeling is not usually there after the event. ‘Ooh, I feel terrible, that’s the last time I am having those’, is usually the response. I have wonderful childhood memories of Ma picking us up from school on a Friday afternoon and driving five miles into town to change our library books and buy one shilling of fish and chips. Ten cents! And that bought you two pieces of fish and a scoop. Why don’t fish and chips taste like that now? It wasn’t expensive fish. Mainly shark. It was even called shark and tatties. And the chips weren’t frozen ones either. I worked in a takeaway shop for a while when I first moved to Wellington. One of the first jobs each night was to cut the chips and roll the mince into

patties for the burgers. No additives, no preservatives. Just plain good old meat and potato. Fish and chips as a meal have not been around as long as people may think. In England during the early 1800s there was fried ﬁsh and

there were chips but not eaten together. It wasn’t until the 1860s that someone thought, let’s put them together and boy oh boy, did that work! By the 1930s there were over 35,000 ﬁsh and chip shops in Britain. By 2009 this number had dwindled to around 10,000 shops but it still remains one of Britain’s most popular takeaways.

In 1952 in West Yorkshire, one shop sold 10,000 orders in one day! During World War I and II fish and chips were one of the few foods not subject to rationing. There is no confirmed date when fish and chips arrived in New Zealand but they were certainly here prior to World War I. In New Zealand if you order fish and chips, you are never quite sure what fish you are getting unless you pay extra for tarakihi, snapper, blue cod etc, but in England the law states you must name the fish you are selling. So you would ask for haddock and chips, plaice and chips, cod and chips etc. Baked Beans, mushie peas and pickled onions are also standard fare in British fish and chip shops. My wife loves fish and chips but because she is celiac it is hard to find gluten free options. But we know there is one in the Hutt, Wellington, Napier and Palmerston North, so if we are ever in those areas, guess where we go? She went into one fish and chip shop in the Hutt Valley last year and asked if they had gluten free fish. No, no gluten free this week, only hoki. Dear oh dear!

Countdown’s new Quiet Hour will launch October 23.

PHOTO/ELI HILL

Shhh shoppers Gianina Schwanecke Countdown will be rolling out a new initiative to cater for sensory sensitive shoppers. The supermarket conﬁrmed last week that it would be introducing Quiet Hour by dimming lights and reducing noise from 2.30pm to 3.30pm every Wednesday. Autism Wairarapa support coordinator Tracey van der Raaij said having a dedicated hour to cater for those with sensory issues was important. “It’s not just people on the autism spectrum but also people with anxiety or who have suﬀered traumatic brain injuries,” she said. “It gives people the space to do their shopping in a way that they don’t

feel overloaded.” However, she was concerned the time allocated was wrong as it fell close to school pick up time. Countdown had tested the hour at different stores around the country over the past year and found it had worked well for both customers and staff. Countdown Masterton manager Adam Hall said a lot of people had already shown their support for the programme. “I’ve had people email and call us saying they are really looking forward to it starting. “It goes along with everything we are trying to do for the community. It’s little things like that which can have a big difference.” There was potential for each store to customise

their own Quiet Hour to better suit each community. As part of the initiative, signage would be posted at the front of the stores to let shoppers know Quiet Hour had begun. Refrigerator lights would be turned down which would also reduce noise from the fans. The public announcement system and store radios would be turned oﬀ, and the checkout volumes would be turned down to limit noise. Shelf stocking and trolley collection would also be conducted prior to the quiet hour. • Quiet hour will roll out from October 23 and run from 2.30pm to 3.30pm every Wednesday.

Now’s the time to get a great deal on a ute and we’ve got a real beast of an offer. Just $39,990+ORC* for the new Triton 4WD GLX-R Manual. As well as the muscular new styling, enhanced safety and towing capacity you get a big list of features: • Easy Select 4WD • 135kW Power and 437Nm Torque • 18" Alloy Wheels • Smartphone Connectivity • 3.5 Tonne Towing** • Forward Collision Mitigation • Lane Departure Warning • 10 Year Powertrain Warranty. To catch this offer call 0800 ECLIPSE, visit www.wairarapamitsubishi.co.nz or come see us at 313 Queen Street, Masterton. *Price excludes on road costs of $700 which includes registration, WoF, 1,000km road user charges and a full tank of fuel. VRX model shown with optional accessories available at additional cost. Visit mmnz.co.nz for full Diamond Advantage warranty conditions. **3.5 tonne towing is only possible with a 3-axle braked trailer, towball vertical load of no greater than 4% and an approved MMNZ towbar.

Steve 027 592 9956 / Amy 027 555 6620 / Brent 027 313 3009

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Wairarapa Midweek

GARDEN

YARN

WITH MOON CALENDAR

Bountiful Blueberries Most of us are aware of the nutritional value of eating freshly grown blueberries, but many overlook the landscaping benefits they provide, such as hedging, borders, enhancing the patio in pots, all at the same time as encouraging the beneficial bees to our gardens. The white or pink spring flowers are extremely pretty, the autumn foliage boosts the autumn garden and of course the berries are full of antioxidants & anti-inflammatory properties, good levels of vitamin C, A, E & several B and dietary fibre. Another bonus to growing blueberries in your home garden or pots is that they are thornless, don’t need spraying, are easy to pick and they keep well (the nutritional value is enhanced the longer the fruit stays on the bush). There are 3 main types of Blueberries: Rabbiteye, Lowbush & Highbush, the majority of ours here at GardenBarn are Rabbit-eye. RABBITEYE are suitable for all districts, though will not tolerate very cold conditions. The plants are evergreen & highly vigorous and require low chill hours (less than 600hrs below 7°C) so are even suitable for the sunny north. They have a long flowering to ripening period compared to other types of blueberries. They require cross pollination for fruit set and this will increase the yield. They will start producing fruit in 2-3 seasons. HIGHBUSH include Southern Highbush & Northern Highbush

NEW MOON - September 29 FULL MOON - October 14

MOON PLANTING TIPS THIS WEEK

blueberries. Northern Highbush requires higher chill hours than other blueberries of at least 700 hrs per year, while Southern highbush types require only about 400hrs or less. Most blueberries are at least partially self-fertile, but if you want to ensure bigger berries and bigger crops then we recommend planting another type from the same family (ie, two rabbiteyes). Blueberries prefer acidic soil with a pH of around 4.5. You can create acidic soil by digging in some peat moss or Yates Liquid Sulfur. Water is crucial for the full development of your berries, especially in the last two weeks of ripening, lack of water can cause small crops and small berries. Blueberries require only light applications of nitrogen, phosphate, and potash in the first three or four years. Continual addition of compost and mulch will generally supply their needs. Slow-release complete nutrient fertilisers, such as Kings Blueberry Food, can be used at the beginning of the growing season.

Oct 17-18: Sow more carrots.

Renting or haven’t got space in the garden? Then blueberries are great for growing in containers.

Oct 19-23: Vitality is low for the next few days, so put your feet up and read some gardening magazines and books, or come and browse through GardenBarn.

It’s worth growing blueberries for the flowers alone - the fruit is an extra bonus.

WIN A $ VOUCHE5R0

Blueberries taste as good as they look and they’re such a healthy addition to the home garden.

Knowing how to prune correctly is quite important because fruit is borne on last season’s wood, and the most vigorous wood bears the largest fruit. Minimal pruning consists of the removal of dead & damaged wood, along with any weak growth. After 4 years remove some of the oldest branches to encourage new growth. Light pruning can be done year round, but wait until winter for heavy pruning.

EVERY DAY A VIP CUSTOMER WHO HAS SHOPPED WITH US WINS A $50 GARDENBARN VOUCHER. COULD IT BE YOU?

You can grow blueberries as an edible hedge.

SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH - We recommend planting two of the following for pollination: MARIMBA: Highly attractive and productive low chill early selection. Berries are medium-large sized, firm with excellent flavour. Requires 400 chilling hours to set fruit. MISTY: Most attractive selection with bright blue-green foliage. Berries are excellent quality, medium-large sized. Requires 300 chilling hours to set fruit. SUMMER BLUE: Medium sized dark blue fruit with a red back.

RECENT WINNERS Jenny Ewen Carolyn Gillam Heidi Strauss Julie Christie Lydia Genet Warren Wyeth Ian Childs

RABBITEYE - We recommend planting two of the following for pollination: BURST: Excellent cropper with medium sized fruit. Harvest from Feb to early April. BLUE MAGIC: Huge amounts of medium sized fruit. Harvest Dec to Feb. BLUE DAWN: Large fruit, harvest Dec to Feb.

HAURAKI GOLD is a compressed peat moss bale which: ■ Is a natural, organic soil conditioner & mulch that CREATE suppresses weeds & conserves water during dry spells. AN ACIDIC SOIL THAT ■ Breaks up heavy clay soils improving drainage BLUEBERRIES ■ Adds body to light soils, retaining moisture & nutrients LOVE

■ Is ideal for flower & vegetable gardens, trees, shrubs & roses

10188 18602 18547 11177 17547 10691 14853

YATES LIQUID SULFUR

■ Creates ideal growing conditions for acid loving plants such as Blueberries, Camellias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons & Daphne. ■ Corrects stunted growth and leaf yellowing in acid loving plants due to soil being too alkaline

Perennial Petunias

Rosemary

BLUE LAGOON

BLUEBERRY HILL

RHAPSODY IN BLUE

BLUE STAR

ROSES

BLUERIFIC

BLUE MOON

GOT THE BLUES? Brighten your mood with these Blue-Te-Ful selections

MOODY BLUES

OPEN 7 DAYS 8.30AM TO 6PM

179 High Street, Masterton • P: 06 377 7946 • E: shop@gardenbarn.co.nz

10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Rose Kloeg from Clareville Bakery won the Bountiful Table award in the NZI Rural Women in Business Awards this week. PHOTO/GIANINA SCHWANECKE

Gianina Schwanecke

forward a nomination. “When I think of rural woman I think of a sheep and beef farmer, but Carterton is rural I guess,” she said. She was also impressed with the calibre and variety of other award winners. “Living rurally, when it comes to food, we source locally where we can. “It’s quite cool to see the food industry in Wairarapa. I love hearing of what local people are making and doing — we have some very creative people.” Earlier this year, the bakery celebrated its sixth birthday, a milestone she said she would

A Wairarapa bakery has been recognised in this year’s NZI Rural Women in Business Awards for their contribution to the food industry. The Clareville Bakery, near Carterton, was named as the Bountiful Table Award winner — a rural business that embraces diverse and unique natural resources to deliver exceptional food and/or beverage. Owner Rose Kloeg said she was surprised when she was approached by Rural Women New Zealand [RWNZ] to put

Need a Plumber? Roof Repairs • Spouting Burst Pipes Kitchen Bathroom Plumbing Certified Caftsman Plumber Competitive Hourly Rates No Call Out Fee

“Your job is always in safe hands with us”

Servicing Wairarapa-wide

Email: sales@massons.co.nz

Call Steven on 021 605 603 steve@safehandsplumbing.co.nz www.safehandsplumbing.co.nz

not have achieved without her husband and co-owner Mike, and their great team. “This is who we are and what we do. I can’t think of a better way of living.” Awards like this were important for helping inspire other women, she said. “It’s really cool being able to share our story and knowledge with others.” She said she was looking forward to the award ceremony and announcement of the overall Supreme Award Winner at the Wellington ceremony on November 22.

COMPOST October Special

$40

ONLY

Carterton

A winning business recipe

Norman Ave closure

CUBIC METRE

GREAT FOR YOUR GARDEN!

PARKVALE MUSHROOMS Corner of Moreton Road and Carters Line, Carterton Open: Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm Saturday 8am - 12pm Eftpos available

Phone 06 379 8699

Creative Kitchens Wairarapa

Waingawa business owners are frustrated by the recent closure of Norman Ave and want the New Zealand Transport Agency to take action sooner. Access via Norman Ave was temporarily closed by the Carterton District Council (CDC) last Monday over safety concerns about the intersection with State Highway 2. Mainfreight manager Shane McDougal said the closure meant added travel time for his drivers and was also putting more pressure on the Norfolk Rd intersection. McDougal said he understood the safety concerns and wanted more permanent measures to be put in place, including speed reductions and a roundabout at the Norfolk Rd intersection. CDC infrastructure, services and regulatory manager Dave Gittings said the council was aware the closure may cause slight inconvenience but had felt compelled to take urgent action around the intersection over safety concerns. He said a letter was sent to local business owners advising of the closure in September and the mayor deputy mayor had met with some in person. The Norman Ave road closure was just phase one of safety improvements along SH2 between Carterton and Masterton, NZTA regional transport systems manager Mark Owen said. He acknowledged the increased volume on Norfolk Rd and said this would incentivise NZTA to act sooner.

John Booth PHOTO/ELI HILL

Racing off into sunset

John Booth has swapped his mayoral chains for the glamour of motor racing. He’ll be speeding around Auckland racetracks on October 21 in a race against 12 other mayors as part of the new show ‘Top Town for Petrol Heads’. The former Carterton mayor was farewelled last week after having served nine years on the Carterton District Council. Close to 100 people turned out to the Carterton Event Centre for his leaving event, where Booth was praised for his dedication to the community and for being such a people-orientated mayor. Seeing the Carterton Event Centre being built, growing the Charles Rooking Carter awards and building stronger council relationships with members of the Hurunui o Rangi Marae were listed as highlights during his two terms as mayor. Booth recently took on a role at the Carterton Fire Station as an operational volunteer and was working on a project to assist those in need in the community.

WAI WORD presents WALK A POETRY TRAIL IN MASTERTON with Christine Daniell

Sunday 3rd November 3pm Meet in front of Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton

Christine Daniell who initiated the Outdoor Poems installed across the CBD in Masterton will lead a guided tour. Rain or shine. This is a free event.

WCM LEGAL

LAWYERS & NOTARY PUBLI C

MASTERTON | CARTERTON GREYTOWN | WELLINGTON P 06 379 4070

WWW.WCMLEGAL.CO.NZ

Design & Manufacture of Kitchen and Bathroom Joinery

Memorial Square, Carterton

Phone 06 379 8030

www.creativekitchenswairarapa.co.nz

“I initiated the ‘Outdoor Poems’ project in 2018 to let poetry breathe in public spaces. The aim is to encourage people to think or smile. I want poetry to be enjoyed by people as they go about their day, and I want diversity in the poetry.” Christine Daniell

Wairarapa Word

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Wairarapa Midweek

Civic Awards Know someone who goes above and beyond for our community? We want to hear about them! Nominations are now open for Masterton District Council’s Civic Awards. Receiving a Civic Award is like a big ‘thank you’ on behalf of the community. It could be for commitment related to arts and culture, community, education, heritage and the environment, health and wellbeing or sport and leisure.

How to nominate Nominating someone you think deserves recognition is easy. Head to the Masterton District Council website or pop into the Council office at 161 Queen Street for a nomination form. Nominations for this year’s awards close on Friday 8 November.

GET UPDATES VIA EMAIL Did you know you can sign up to receive monthly updates from Masterton District Council via email? Head over to www.mstn.govt.nz and look for the “subscribe” box at the bottom of the homepage.

GO TO WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ TO SIGN UP FOR EMAIL UPDATES

12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, October 16, 2019 EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Opinion

Influence your world

The people have spoken. We have two new mayors – one a surprise shake-up and the other an expected change – and two incumbents keeping their jobs. Fifteen councillors Wairarapa-wide have been retained. There are 16 fresh faces. Some elected members said goodbye because they wanted to. Others aren’t returning, despite their best efforts to make a comeback. Everyone who wanted to had their say. Based on preliminary figures released Monday, the average voter turnout across the country was 48.3 per cent. Arguably, the work of our local council impacts our day-to-day life more so than government business. Yet people are more engaged with national politics. In New Zealand’s 2017 general election, almost 80 per cent of registered voters said who they wanted to rule the country. So why is the turn-out significantly lower when it comes to electing the people who set rates and make big impact decisions in our own back yards?

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

Piece of mind

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

Hayley Gastmeier

READER PHOTO

Mayors, councillors and community board members influence everything from public transport to the number of carparks, from rubbish collection and recycling to ensuring our communities grow in a sustainable manner with infrastructure that keeps up. Will the proposed introduction of online voting for 2022 raise numbers? Would more education about what councils actually do help the situation? Here in Wairarapa we aren’t faring too badly when it comes to making our vote count. Between Masterton, Carterton, South Wairarapa and Tararua, there was an average voter turnout of 53.09 per cent. Compare that to engagement levels in Wellington, 39.9 per cent and Auckland, 34.8 per cent. Dr Mike Reid of Local

Government New Zealand told me the fact that you’re more likely to know your candidates in rural and provincial areas explains why the voter turnout is higher than in metropolitan cities. To all outgoing Wairarapa elected members, thank you for your contributions to your respective communities. You were voted in to make a difference and I hope you feel that this has been the case. To Viv Napier who served South Wairarapa as an elected member for seven terms, Ruth Carter who served as a Carterton councillor for eight terms, and Jonathan Hooker who was on Masterton District Council for six terms, best wishes. To all successful candidates, congratulations. Remember the reasons why you stood and don’t lose sight of that vision.

The Wairarapa Midweek is subject to New Zealand Media Council procedures. A complaint must first be directed in writing to the editor’s email address. If not satisfied with the response, the complaint may be referred to the Media Council P.O Box 10-879, Wellington 6143. Or use the online complaint form at www. presscouncil.org.nz. Please include copies of the article and all correspondence with the publication.

Buying and Selling Property Wills and Enduring Powers of Attorney Elder Law Estate Administration Relationship Property Agreements Trusts and Succession Planning Rural and Commercial Law Your first appointment is free

Freephone: 0800 249 529 Email: simon@thepropertylawyer.co.nz 222 Chapel St, Kuripuni, Masterton www.thepropertylawyer.co.nz

A photo of my grandparents out at the Castlepoint lighthouse watching the sunrise the other day. PHOTO/BRAYDEN HUGHES

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Opinion Wairarapa Midweek

Avoiding plastic and unnecessary food wrapping can reduce waste to landfill.

PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

My tip for being environmentally-friendly is… Robyn Ramsden Do all the things. We’ve run out of time to do one thing. We need to be doing all the things. Denise Kaye Dry Buy direct from local producers, you save plastic, mileage, it supports local families and creates local jobs. Ben Brunskill There’s some good local producers, new butcher in Kuripuni for meat in paper not plastic,

Eketahuna Country Meats for milk in glass, Sunday market for veges with no plastic. Avoid plastic, buy second hand where possible, recycle glass and cardboard, walk where you can and if possible car pool, take public transport or drive an EV. Diane McMahon [I’m] sure there is a lot more being wrapped in plastics now or maybe we just didn’t notice [before].

Sandy Ryan I grow my own veges and fruit and preserve the excess. Ride an e-cycle, sew a lot of my own clothes and recycle. It’s a start. Mike Symon Do the right thing, put it in the bin! Donna Marie Gray Buy fruit and veges through the co-op in Featherston. Recycle our bags. This is ordered a week in advance then

delivered to the Cameron community house. $12. Katy Jones Being informed about what plastics are desirable for recycling and which products to avoid. Beth Copland Don’t buy plastics. Or anything wrapped in plastic. And pick up plastic that other people leave lying around the environment.

CONTACT US You may share your opinion in print and online. To comment online, message our Facebook page and feel free to comment on any of the stories. Please email letters to midweek@age.co.nz or post to Wairarapa Midweek letters, P.O. Box 445, Masterton. Include name, address and phone number. Noms de plume are not accepted. Letters may be edited for space and clarity.

Opinion

STREET TALK

CLOSURE OF ROAD TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulation 1965, notice is hereby given that the Masterton District Council proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder, for the purpose of permitting the Wairarapa Car Club to hold a speed event. Road to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic: Dorsets Road Period of Closure: Sunday 24 November 2019, 7.30am–6pm

During the period of closure the following provisions will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the road:(1) A notice shall be displayed at each end of the closed section advising motorists that a speed event is underway. (2) The Wairarapa Car Club shall provide marshals for the convenience of residents who may require to use that section of road to be closed. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of objection and grounds thereof in writing before 4pm, Tuesday 29 October 2019, at the Masterton District Council Office, 161 Queen Street, (P O Box 444), Masterton. Dated this 11th day of October 2019. Susan Southey - PLANNING & BUILDING MANAGER 06 370 6300 - 8am to 5pm 06 378 7752 - 5pm to 8am (after hours) 161 Queen Street, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 mdc@mstn.govt.nz WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, October 16, 2019 ARATOI KEEPERS

Anniversary show, rare moa display Aratoi is celebrating its 50th year, and we hope to be celebrating many, many more. Don’t miss the chance to see these moa bones and a moa footprint now on display as part of our 50th anniversary exhibition. Aratoi is displaying bones of the Stout-legged moa, Mantell’s moa and Coastal moa. Sand still drifts out of some of

these bones, indicating a coastal source. The museum is also displaying a moa footprint, set in plaster cast. These historical items are in the collection of Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, which safely keeps about 4000 items for the public. More than 100 of the items are on show until November 10.

Extra

INTERNATIONALLY SPEAKING

Making a big difference through disaster relief work Ian Grant

At the Institute of International Affairs’ monthly meeting in Masterton on Wednesday, October 23, Sophie Hensley will be sharing her experiences of using dogs in international disaster response rescue work. In the chaos of a major disaster, the United Nations has strict protocols and policies to ensure aid is both useful and professional by accrediting teams to assist. For 13 years, Martinborough-based Hensley was a member of one such group – RAPID UK, a medium-sized international rescue and disaster mitigation team based in Gloucestershire, England – and she worked in a number of countries including Iran, Peru, Pakistan and Haiti in the critical days following disasters. Alongside the rescue work, she was involved in international projects that RAPID UK co-ordinated to build the skills of ‘at risk’ countries to prepare and help themselves in the event of disaster. “I started this rescue work as a dog handler,” she said. “Dogs are the most efficient and effective

Sophie Hensley with search dog.

search agent in large-scale structural collapse. “In Haiti, for instance, following the calamitous 2010 earthquake, more than 185 ‘air scent’ search dogs were vital in rescuing survivors from an estimated 280,000 collapsed buildings in Port-au-Prince and the surrounding countryside.” Over time, while still training and working dogs, Hensley moved to command-and-control roles working with the UN’s On-Site Operations Command and Control (OSOCC) to manage resources and deploying teams and their equipment where they could make the greatest impact. Her RAPID UK role was voluntary while she worked in change communications

PHOTO/SUPPLIED

consulting, developing employee engagement strategies for large global businesses and central government agencies. Returning to New Zealand last year, Hensley now works for HealthCare NZ as their internal communications specialist while living at the family vineyard in Martinborough. The meeting will be held at 8pm, October 23, in the Seminar Room, Wairarapa Sports House, corner Chapel and Jackson Streets, Masterton. All welcome. Visitors: $5 door charge. Tea and coffee will be served from 7.30pm. • For more information contact secretary Aileen Weston, phone: (06) 372 5741, email: aileen. weston@orcon.net.nz.

A HOME FOR A PET Hi, my name is Briony. I’m a female mixed breed, about eight months old. I am a sweet girl who is going to make a wonderful family addition. I can be a little shy with new experiences but with a loving family by my side teaching me everything I need to know the world will be my oyster. I am still young, so I would love to go to training classes and on loads of adventures. If you think you could be my new family, come and talk to the team at the Masterton SPCA during their opening hours, or call them on 0800 467 732. We are Local Government WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

KITTYCAT REHOMING

Boss Miss Kitty World, meet the magnificent Miss Kitty. Miss Kitty has what is commonly called cattitude. She knows who she is and she knows what she wants. And that is to be adored – and brushed daily. She is a domestic longhair and likes to always look her best – and to be the only furbaby in her human’s life. Don’t get me wrong – she is a lovely friendly girl, but on her own terms. She would like a home where she doesn’t have to share. Miss Kitty likes sleeping inside on a nice warm chair or will sometimes share a bed. She enjoys a nice garden with trees and bushes. She likes spending some time outside each day but doesn’t like wet or cold weather. Although she is friendly, Miss Kitty does not enjoy the company of other cats or dogs. Indeed, dogs should have reason to be afraid of her. She has no experience with children. The most suitable person for her would be someone after a companion pet. Although she is an intelligent feline, Miss

Kitty has absolutely no road sense so she is not suitable for a home on a busy road. About three years old, Miss Kitty has been desexed, vaccinated, microchipped and treated for parasites. Miss Kitty’s adoption fee is $90. She is currently residing with her foster carer in Eketahuna. If you can give her the home she deserves, call Lee from KittyCat Rehoming on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@ gmail.com. • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered charitable trust (CC54963). Its mission is to rescue and tame feral kittens and adopt them into loving homes.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

NEW RECLINER LOUNGE SUITES IN-STORE NOW GENEVA SUITE

INTRODUCTORY OFFER

6 FABRIC OPTIONS 2 YEAR

3 YEAR

10 YEAR FRAME

WARRANTY

10 Year Frame Warranty 3 Year Mechanism & Foam Warranty 2 Year Fabric Warranty

Recliner Chair $699 2 Seater Recliner $1199 3 Seater Recliner $1499 3 + 2 Suite $2499 3 + 1 +1 Suite $2799

SOLD AS FULL SUITES OR INDIVIDUALLY BOSTON SUITE

INTRODUCTORY OFFER

3 FABRIC OPTIONS 10 Year Frame Warranty 3 Year Mechanism & Foam Warranty 2 Year Fabric Warranty

YEAR WARRANTY

YEAR YEAR FRAME WARRANTY WARRANTY

Recliner Chair $549 Electric Lift Chair $899 2 Seater Recliner $989 3 Seater Recliner $1229 2 + 1 + 1 Suite $1959 3 + 1 + 1 Suite $2149

16 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 16, 2019 An Orionid meteor streaking through the sky. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Comet fragments impress Sky Watch

Nick Sault Monday night/early Tuesday morning, you can chance it to see the Orionid meteors, named as they appear to come from the Orion constellation. Orion rises after 11pm on October 21. Just look due east and you can’t miss that tell-tale triple star belt of his. He’s one of the brightest constellations in the sky so is easy to identify. In New Zealand’s latitudes, he sort-of rises sideways and

slightly feet-first. Remember, these constellations were named by northern hemisphere people and from our perspective down here, Orion is the wrong way up. As he rises you will firstly see the brilliant blue-white star Rigel, which is supposed to be down at his feet. The other end of him is the equally brilliant red star Betelgeuse, rising some 20 minutes after Rigel.

Official Vehicle Supplier for Kokomai. Proud to support the arts in our community

Sales | Service | Parts | WOF | Accessories Both corners Dixon & Harlequin Streets Masterton wwww.eastwoodmotorgroup.co.nz

0800 104 103

Let Betelgeuse get away from the horizon – the meteors will seem to emanate from a point just north of that star. This point is referred to as the ‘radiant’. These meteors are so fast, they often don’t show their trails until well away from the radiant. While the radiant sits close to the horizon you are just going to see the ones that shoot across the visible hemisphere of the sky. However, they should be very obvious in a dark sky. Later in the night, you could see the meteors that fly out the other way, but you would really be a late nighter, and after 3am the moon is going to muck

things up with its excessive light. The meteors seem to fan out from the radiant, but that is simply perspective. If a swarm of bumblebees were coming at you (happened to me once on a bicycle) those that don’t whack you in the face will pass either left, right or above. That doesn’t mean they weren’t all going in the same direction. It’s the same principle with a meteor shower. The Orionids are travelling at 66 kilometres per second, which comes out at a mean 237,600 kilometres an hour. I said they were fast. Actually, they are the fastest of the more visible

meteors that we get to see every year. The Orionids are expected to show about 10 to 20 meteors an hour, so you should see a few if you are patient enough to wait at least 15 minutes. These meteoroids are fragments left behind by Halley’s Comet, which last passed our way in 1986. The Eta Aquarids, which grace our skies every May, are another trail from Halley’s Comet. Next month we get the Leonid shower, which usually puts on a good show with more meteors than the Orionids. I’ll keep you informed. Next week: Fly to the Southern Cross.

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Youth council encouraging Here in Wairarapa we are lucky to have a strong youth council facilitated by Cherie McNamara. The goal is to enable us to be a resilient community with a focus on youth and of course there is a big volunteering component. Wairarapa Youth Council has 10 members, who are between 12 and 24 years old. Current members are from Masterton and Carterton. They are keen for young people from South Wairarapa to join but they would need to be able to make the meetings in Masterton. The aim of the youth council is to encourage civic engagement among young people. They get young people used to engaging in the democratic process by talking to councillors, taking part in civic events and contributing to wellbeing meetings. Youth councillors act as advocates for their peers and speak for them, making sure that young peoples’ interests are served, and their voices heard. The council meets every fortnight on Tuesday afternoons to talk about youth issues, identify and discuss trends affecting youth locally, and to plan

event, on Thursday, October 31, from 3pm to 8pm in Queen Elizabeth Park. Councillors are on the hunt for enthusiastic volunteers who’ll get in costume and help make the event by scaring the visitors. • If you’d like to help out, contact Donna Robinson on 06 929 0960 or email admin@ waivc.org.nz.

Opportunities at Volunteering Wairarapa

Defence Minister Ron Mark takes part in Carterton’s Colour Run co-hosted by the Wairarapa PHOTO/FILE Youth Council and Rangatahi to Rangatira, (R2R).

Volunteering Wairarapa

Donna Robinson events and future projects. A recent event run by the youth council was the Masterton Meet the Candidates meeting held in September. A good number of candidates came and represented themselves,

and though there was a low turnout in the audience there were hundreds of hits on the live stream that was facilitated by Wairarapa TV. The youth council is currently working on developing the Youth Café,

which will also function as a youth hub and provide a place for young people to gather, socialise and build community. As we move towards summer, the good weather means there’s more going on, especially outdoors, which means more opportunities to get out there and be a part of the community. The next event the youth council is running is their spook-tacular Halloween

MADISON HAIR STUDIO

James

INTRODUCES LISA

Lisa has a passion for colour and is a balayage specialist. All new clients receive 20% OFF colours when booking an appointment with Lisa for October and November Lisa_meaclem_hairstylist

Cancer Society, Red Cross, St John Drivers wanted to take patients to appointments both within Wairarapa and to Wellington and Palmerston North. Would need clean driver’s license and own car. Featherston Community Centre Trust The Trust is looking for volunteers to write and upload content to their website and help with keeping things up to date. Can work from home or at the centre, html and WordPress a plus but not required. • Interested in finding out more: Contact Donna Robinson on 06 929 0960 or email admin@waivc.org.nz

KERR

OPENING HOURS Closed Monday Tue/Wed/Fri 9am-5pm Thursday 9am till late Saturday 9am-3pm

FRIDAY, 18th OCTOBER FROM 7.30pm Back from Australia to entertain us

Lisa meaclem hairstylist

Shop 3 • West End Plaza 46-62 Upper Plain Road • Masterton P: 06 370 2488 E: madisonhs@outlook.com

ALL WELCOME

Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex Street, Masterton 06 370 0012

BBQ’S in store now Suppliers of:

• Weber • Broil King • Char-Broil

• Masport • Gasmate

CALL IN AND SEE US

18 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 16, 2019 ADVERTORIAL

‘Nana’ wins first marathon Chris Cogdale

Winning her first marathon at her first attempt at the age of 60 has ticked off another item on Lesley Graham’s bucket list. Affectionately known as ‘Nana’, Graham became the first Athletics and Cycling Masterton [ACM] woman to win the Wairarapa Country Marathon for several years on Sunday. Her time of 3hrs 51:05 was quicker than her predicted time of four hours. She finished six minutes ahead of another ACM runner Annie Jerling in second place. Catherine Quinn from Wellington was a further 12 minutes behind in third place. In her younger days Graham competed against the best in the country in athletics and multisport events. She may have lost a bit of her speed but still retains the competitiveness. “At my age it’s all about ticking things off the bucket list. “I felt pretty good out there, it was a great course and I was very happy with

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Wairarapa Midweek

ADVERTORIAL

Training key to providing elders with the best care When Iliana Sabutu started working at Enliven’s Kandahar Court she was new to aged care but she promised herself she would learn about dementia to help the residents the best she could. Almost seven years later, Iliana has completed multiple study units and is now helping to train up new health care assistants. “I tell them ‘if I can do it, you can do it’,” she says with a smile. Iliana says when she started out she felt a little conflicted as some of the tasks, such as anything that involved touching a resident’s head, went against her Fijian cultural beliefs. “I came home, started reading and researching about dementia, and getting to know more about caring for elders.”

Lesley Graham wins the Wairarapa Country Marathon at her first attempt PHOTO/MARK JERLING

my time. “The conditions were perfect for running. I wanted to go under four hours, and I did that. Not bad for an old girl, eh.” Matthew Goodger [Wellington] took line honours in the men’s

marathon in 3hrs 19:23. ACM’s James Inwood, who recently ﬁnished second in the Hauraki Hundee Ultra Marathon over 100km, was ﬁve minutes behind in second place, with Jerym Brunton in third place.

LEATHER JACKETS

That was just the beginning of Iliana’s training journey. She has now completed all the qualifications offered by Enliven for health care assistants, including Health & Wellbeing levels 2, 3 and 4, and Dementia (Limited Credit Programme) Level 4. It has taken three years for Iliana to complete all the training, with her finishing up the final level earlier this year. “I promote the training – the more training you do, the more you know the job,” she says. Enliven Trainer Sandi Champaneri says Enliven has an extensive training programme for staff. “It is essential that residents receive the best care and support so they can continue leading

independence purpose trusted

Kandahar Court health care assistant Iliana Sabutu.

a fulfilling life. Having dedicated, caring and well-trained staff is essential to that. “At Enliven health care assistants are encouraged to learn and develop, which brings a sense of satisfaction and a deeper understanding of their role.” Iliana says another great help in her training journey has been the support she has received from the team at Kandahar Court. Enliven’s Kandahar Home in Lansdowne, Masterton offers rest home and hospital care, while nearby Kandahar Court offers secure dementia care. For more information visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz or call the friendly team on 06 370 0447.

community

fun

variety

caring

active

support

choice

Two caring communities in Masterton

In Store Special

Enliven creates elder-centred communities where older people have companionship, choice and control, meaningful activity as well as quality care. Kandahar Home

From $299 in store stock only

Sample Picture

Kandahar Court

8 Roberts Road Phone: 06 370 0447

2 Colombo Road Phone: 06 370 0449

Kandahar Home offers rest home, hospital, respite, health recovery care, rental retirement units and a day programme.

Kandahar Court offers specialist dementia care including respite and a day programme in a safe, secure and caring environment.

Free phone 0508 ENLIVEN or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz

20 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 16, 2019

HURRY, ENDS 10TH NOVEMBER 2019 AEROBASE 4 • 4.2 X 4.2m • Incl. 1 Deluxe Wall

JETSET 5

JETSET 10 • 1 Room (Divides in 2) • Sleeps 10 • Internal Floor 14.6m2

PRICE $ 89999

• 1 Room • Sleeps 5 • Internal Floor 7.8m2

PRICE $ 69999

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Instant Up™ Features

I n sI nt sat na nt t UU pp

MINUTE SET UP

599.99

+ FREE BONUS

100

VOUCHER

Instant Up™ Deluxe 8 Material: 150D/150D Polyester 1,500mm waterproofed full fly PE flooring Frame: Steel poles, Instant Up Hub Weight: 19.40 kg

FITS 2 QUEEN AIRBEDS CENTRE HEIGHT

1.90M

2 2 10.3M

4.30M X 2.40M

449.99

+ FREE BONUS

VOUCHER

Instant Up™ Deluxe 6

Material: 150D/150D RipStop polyester / taped seams, 1,500mm PU waterproof fly, PE flooring Frame: Steel Sleeping Capacity: Up to 6 adults Weight: 14.20kg

FITS 2 QUEEN AIRBED CENTRE HEIGHT

3.30M X 2.70M

1.90M

8.9M2

379.99

+ FREE BONUS

VOUCHER

Instant Up™ Deluxe 4

Material: 150D/150D RipStop polyester / taped seams, 1,500mm PU waterproof fly, PE flooring Frame: Steel Sleeping Capacity: Up to 4 adults Weight: 12.70kg

FITS 1 QUEEN AIRBED CENTRE HEIGHT

1.90M

2.40M X 2.40M

5.7M2

LEFT & RIGHT ZIP OPTIONS

RoadtripTM 285 Standup BTU Range: 3,250 - 20,000 Cooking Area: 285 sq. in. Cooking Surface: Porcelain Coated Cast Iron Grates Burner: 3 Aluminized Steel Burners

KAIMAI

499

.99

• • • •

Mummy style sleeping bag with internal pocket Cram bag with compression straps Comfort rating 0°C 2 colour options

ONLY $89.99

TEKAPO • Mummy style sleeping bag with internal pocket • Cram bag with compression straps • Comfort rating -5°C

ONLY $129.99

r ou b a L end Week Gear up for

CARLSBERG 330ml Bots 15s OR RANFURLY 440ml Cans 18pk

STEINLAGER CLASSIC 330ml Bots 24s

3999

2499

DB DRAUGHT, EXPORT GOLD, TUI EIPA 330ml Bots 15s

2599

2499

STEINLAGER PURE 330ml Bots 15s

4899

2999

2199

CHATELLE 1L

CANTERBURY CREAM

3899

1399

SMIRNOFF DOUBLE BLACK 7% 250ml Cans 12pk (incl Flavours)

2399 WOODSTOCK 6% 420ml OR WOODSTOCK EXTRA 7% 355ml Cans 4pk

1199

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE 1L

SAILOR JERRY 700ml

4999

ABSOLUT OR BEEFEATER 1L

4699

3999

CODYS OR KGB 7% 250ml Cans 12pk

CORUBA & COLA 7% 250ml Cans 12pk

1999

JIM BEAM OR CANADIAN CLUB 4.8% 330ml Cans 18pk

3399

2399 LINDAUER SPECIAL RESERVE RANGE

1299

PRICES VALID MON 14TH OCT 2019 – SUN 27TH OCT 2019. All specials may not be available in some stores. No Trade Sales.

MORTON ESTATE WHITE LABEL

1299

MONTEITHS CIDER RANGE 330ml Bots 12s

1399

2299

CHIVAS EXTRA OR GLENLIVET FOUNDERS RESERVE 700ml

2199

NEW ZEALANDS LARGEST LIQUOR CHAIN WITH OVER 240 STORES

SOUTHERN COMFORT & COLA 4.5% 375ml Cans 10pk OR JACK DANIEL’S & COLA 4.8% 330ml Cans 8pk

2999

TE KAIRANGA EST PINOT NOIR

6799

WOODSTOCK 5% 330ml Bots 18pk

JIM BEAM 1.75L

5299

4599

1899

2399

We’re BIG on being local LIQUORCENTRE.CO.NZ

6499

GORDONS G&T 7% 250ml Cans 12pk

1399

WILD TURKEY 1L

2$ For

GLENFIDDICH 12YO 700ml

5999

WOLF BLASS GOLD LABEL RANGE OR SQUEALING PIG PINOT NOIR

MONTEITHS RANGE 330ml Bots 6pk

FINLANDIA 1L OR JAGERMEISTER 700ml

WITHER HILLS WHITES & ROSE RANGE

2299

2499

3699

HEINEKEN 330ml Bots 12s

2899

MAKERS MARK 1L

JIM BEAM GOLD OR CANADIAN CLUB & DRY 7% 250ml Cans 12pk

HAAGEN 330ml Bots 24s

1299

3499

2$ For

FAMOUS GROUSE 1L

SMIRNOFF 1L OR GORDONS 1L OR GORDONS PINK 700ml

BOUNDARY ROAD RANGE 330ml Bots/ Cans 6pk

SPEIGHTS SUMMIT ULTRA 330ml Bots 12s

BLACK HEART 1L

2199

3999

JAMESON 1L OR CHIVAS 12YO 700ml

CRUISER 5% 275ml Bots 12pk OR WOODSTOCK 7% 250ml Cans 12pk

EXPORT 33 330ml Bots 24s

2399

MON 14TH OCT 2019 – SUN 27TH OCT 2019 SMIRNOFF GUARANA 7% 250ml Cans 12pk

LION RED, WAIKATO, SPEIGHTS 330ml Bots 15s

2$ For

SQUEALING PIG RANGE EXCL. PINOT NOIR

1599

CHURCH ROAD CORE RANGE

15 99

LOOKING FOR THAT PERFECT GIFT? GIFT CARDS NOW IN STORE

24 Wairarapa Midweek

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

OPEN DAY 337 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton

Saturday 19th October, 9am-2pm

TUMU MASTERTON:

Bigger and Better

Scores of people relocating to the provinces dreaming of a more relaxed lifestyle and a custom-built home, land for new subdivisions going like hot cakes, and large-scale commercial developments in each major town: it’s been a whirlwind few years for construction in Wairarapa. With the building boom predicted to reach even dizzier heights, the region’s largest supplier of building materials is gearing up for busy times ahead – starting with an expansive new facility. Tumu ITM Masterton, previously based at Railway Crescent, moved into a purpose-built space on Ngaumutawa Road in April, allowing the business to expand its product lines and comfortably cater to a wider range of clients – tradespeople, farmers and DIY consumers alike. Tumu’s new building, which covers over 3,600 square meters, includes a sizeable bulk store and retail area, an area for admin and accounts, and a spacious kitchen, bathroom and laundry showroom – so far garnering rave reviews. It also has two sprawling yards for building timber and rural supplies. The Tumu team will host an Open Day for the Solway site on Saturday, 19 October, featuring barbecues, children’s

entertainment, and giveaways. Branch manager Corrie James [pictured right] said the facility was a long time in the planning – he and several other senior managers spent a year working on the design, with input from the Masterton staff. For the next two years, Tumu worked with M B Brown Ltd as the principal building contractor, with Strata Group providing engineering assistance. Corrie says he is thrilled with the final result – which has increased the business’ visibility and professional edge. A step up from the old premises, which he refers to as “a dusty old shed”.

“It all went really well. MB Brown were brilliant to work with - and it was important to us to be inclusive, and take staff feedback into account,” Corrie says. “With the population surge, there are so many building projects on the go: new homes, new businesses, and new infrastructure. “In the Solway facility, we feel more confident that we can effectively deliver to builders’ expectations during this busy period. “People are making big investment in construction – and they’re coming to us for supplies.” Tumu Masterton is one of six stores in the Tumu Group throughout the

eastern North Island. The stores are independently owned, with each manager holding shares - making an investment in and commitment to the community. As an Independent Timber Merchant, Tumu stocks everything needed to build a house from scratch: quality, architecturallysound timber, concrete and cement, exterior claddings, insulation, flooring, roofing and plaster boarding materials, and a range of power tools and paint accessories, to name a few. The Masterton branch has buying power over 90 ITMs nationwide – ensuring the new site stays well-stocked.

Corrie says tradespeople make up a good 85 percent of Tumu’s customers – many of whom have formed a long-standing relationship with the store, thanks to staffers’ engaging service and awareness of their needs. “There’s a positive vibe here – our staff make everyone who comes in feel welcome. We work with a lot of small teams of building contractors – and we make sure we can support them throughout the whole process, from the foundations up to the roofing.

Drainage  Car Parks  Driveways Sealing & Asphalting  Compost & Bark Metal Supplies  Onsite Crushing  Deliveries

370 0444

“People are coming here because it’s a lovely place to live – great climate, no congestion, and more bang for your buck in the housing market.”

Paper Plus Masterton. Pleased & proud to supply TUMU ITM with their stationery needs.

Princess Pamela

Design & Build  Subdivisions  Siteworks

0800 GET HIGGINS

“We talk about all sorts. We know which power tools they like to use – but also where they go fishing, who are their favourites in motor sport, which rugby team they cheer for.” Corrie and the team look forward to exciting times ahead as the Wairarapa community expands.

“Some of them are on their 10th house with us. It’s awesome we can be there alongside them for multiple projects.”

YOU’RE LOCAL. WE’RE LOCAL. LET’S DO BUSINESS.

The staff also make an effort to get to know their trade clients on a personal level – sometimes hosting social events for regular customers, such as Christmas barbecues.

Queen Street, Masterton

Phone 06 378 8300 paperplusoffice.co.nz

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Wairarapa Midweek

Join us in celebrating our new store

Selling The Vision: The Showroom One of the jewels in Tumu Masterton’s crown is its new, stateof-the-art showroom - which is certainly helping to raise Tumu’s profile with the general public. The space, impeccably designed and laid out by Janeece Shieffelbien, features a wide variety of kitchen, bathroom and laundry finishes and accessories across a range of brands. From taps and drawer handles, to baths, sinks and tubs, to compact vanity units, to bench tops with classy quartz finishes: if renovations or new builds are on the cards, Tumu’s got you covered. The showroom even has a working shower, so customers can test out the different types of shower heads available. Branch manager Corrie James said Tumu had sold kitchens and bathrooms from its previous location – but didn’t have the space for any major displays.

“That made it hard for customers to visualise the layout – to see if the colour and sizes were right for them. Now we’re in the new place, we can actually sell the vision. “People have been blown away by the showroom. They’re really impressed with the range, and the value of the packages on offer.” Janeece says Tumu’s customer base has grown hugely over the three years she has worked with the company – including the “serious DIYers” doing their own home renovations.

“People will come in and spend a long time looking around – you end up having long conversations with people about benches and shower doors,” she says.

The showroom has also piqued the curiosity of the wider community – with a lot of people wandering in off the street to have a look, especially on weekends.

Janeece has been able to form close relationships with a range of suppliers, including for most of the top-end New Zealand brands and for several European imports.

These are clients with discerning tastes – and Janeece, who has worked with kitchen and bathroom showrooms for close to 30 years, is only too happy to share her expertise.

“Kitchens are a very personal thing – people spend a lot of time in their kitchen, so they want to make sure they get it perfect.”

“To non-trades customers, we were a bit of an unknown entity – but this has definitely helped make us more visible,” Corrie says.

All finishes on offer come in various sizes – able to fit into “every nook and cranny” of most kitchens and bathrooms. Janeece says customers

often bring in sketches of their planned designs, asking for advice. She will soon be able to take this service to the next level, when Tumu brings in new digital imaging software – so clients can see their potential designs in 3D. “The showroom is an awesome investment - it’s fantastic we can provide this resource for our customers,” she says.

ALL TYPES OF FENCING RESIDENTIAL • POOL • SECURITY • COMMERCIAL

Call us today 027 2477 990 or 027 2477 991

Locally owned and operated

www.erectafence.co.nz Quality aluminium doors and windows

PERFECT FOR ALL

STYLES

• Heavy Duty Windows & Doors Suitable for Residential & Architectural Applications • Thermal Break Suites • Klima uPVC Windows & Doors • Replacement Joinery • Commercial Joinery • Garage Doors

HOLLINGS FIRST ALUMINIUM LTD 137 Lincoln Rd, Masterton Phone 06 377 3676 • Email info@hollingsfirst.co.nz www.hollingsfirst.co.nz

Terry Wilson Phone 027 680 8062 rustyroofi ng@hotmail.co.nz

WE SPECIALISE IN ANYTHING

CONCRETE

t #SJEHF 4MBCT t 5JMU TMBCT t 8BUFS UBOLT USPVHIT t $IFNJDBM ,JMMJOH TIFET

DECO CONCRETE Bentley Street, Masterton

Call us today Phone: 06 378 8757 www.decoprecasters.co.nz

26 Wairarapa Midweek

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

OPEN DAY 337 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton

Saturday 19th October, 9am-2pm

Running Seamlessly: Meet the Management Team In the dynamic and ever-changing construction industry, completing builds on time and within the budget is of utmost importance. Luckily, at Tumu Masterton, there’s a team of cool heads behind the scenes, making sure every job goes ahead without a hitch. He spent the next couple of decades working as an account manager in Auckland and the UK, before settling back in Masterton, his home town.

responsible for the day-to-day running of the store – keeping staff motivated, ensuring stock levels are consistent, keeping track of deliveries, and helping manage client expectations. “It’s my job to make sure we deliver on what we promise. “We work hard here – but we also have a real sense of fun, and lots of laughs.”

Operations Manager Mat is one of the new guys at Tumu, starting as Operations Manager/2IC in May.

If the miles of safety fencing protecting new builds in both districts are anything to go by, she’s got her work cut out for her.

However, he’s no stranger to the construction industry – starting work at DeWalt Power Tools at age 18.

“Construction [in Wairarapa] has grown hugely– the volume of new builds coming up is crazy,” Annetta says.

“Once you start in the construction industry, it gets you – it’s an exciting place to be, and there are always opportunities to keep progressing. “Sales is something I’m passionate about - my belief is that people buy from those they know and trust. “I strongly believe we have the right mix here to look after our customer base.” As Operations Manager Mat is

In November, she will move into the role of Account Manager for Masterton and Carterton – responsible for ensuring trade clients have all the required supplies for the entire duration of their projects. And, if not, making sure they’re topped up in a timely manner.

“I feel like I’ve come full circle,” Mat says.

Mat Pope,

homesteads.

“But it’s exciting.

Annetta Ryan,

“It’s been great to be involved with some of the big building projects, and see them through from start to finish.”

Account Manager Annetta started with Tumu in 2011 and has been responsible for providing quotes for construction projects – from simple sheds to million dollar

BUILDERS, CARPENTERS & JOINERS

Proud to have been the main contractor for Tumu ITM’s new premises 67 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton

Phone 06 378 9898 www.mbbrown.co.nz

PLUMBING • GASFITTING DRAINLAYING

Annetta attended the recent Women in Construction conference in Masterton, and she was heartened to see more women choosing to work in all areas of building.

Tim Wolland,

Account Manager Tim is another recent addition– and he’s arrived just at the right time. Tim started at Tumu in March, after 14 years working in firearms sales. He is now Tumu’s Account Manager with special responsibility for South Wairarapa: making sure the local builders’ supply needs are met as they work on some massive new developments. These include The Orchards,

SERVICE AND EXCELLENCE YOU CAN TRUST

YOUR FLOORING SPECIALISTS • CARPET • VINYL • VINYL PLANK • LAMINATES • WOOD FLOORING Masterton’s only locally owned flooring company

11 Olive Street, Masterton P: 06 370 2259| M: 027 818 0006 E: wairarapa@laserplumbing.co.nz

81 Dixon Street, Masterton | Ph 06 378 2824 Email: tim@fl ooringdesign.nz• www.flooringdesign.co.nz

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Wairarapa Midweek

Join us in celebrating our new store an extensive new retirement village on the old Murphy’s Orchard site in Greytown, for which Tumu will be the principal supplier. “It’s awesome - there’s some brilliant stuff on the horizon in South Wairarapa.

clients at the coalface. “The builders are neat, downto-earth, outdoorsy guys. “It’s great to see them at work on their turf.”

“The Orchards will be a big job – about 120 self-contained units, and a hospital unit with 100 beds.

“The new facility is awesome – customers really want to come and see us.

“There are some cool builds in Featherston, including a beautiful new medical centre, which should be a real feather in the cap.

In Tim’s previous work, he was one of a two-man team – so joining Tumu’s large crew was, at first, “a shock to the system”. “But it’s good - we’ve got a great team environment. “When we work together, everyone runs seamlessly.” Though liaising with teams of builders, as well as product suppliers, comes with some pressure, Tim enjoys meeting

Lisa Forbes,

Office Manager Behind every successful company, and every stunning custom-built home, is someone who’s good with a spreadsheet. At Tumu, that’s Lisa – whose organisational skills are, say her colleagues, the rapid paddling feet beneath the serenely floating swan. Lisa has been office manager at Tumu since 2015: taking

incorporate an expansive rural yard, stocking supplies needed for fencing and stockyards. Plus, Tumu can arrange the design and supply of just about any style of poleshed.

She is also the first port of call for clients coming in to pay their bills – her bubbly personality putting the more harried tradies at ease. She says she’s seen a significant growth in Tumu’s clientele in three-and-a-half years, more so since the move to Solway.

“Plus, there are about 50 new sections west of Greytown.

“And there’s always new stuff in Martinborough.”

care of balancing the books, payroll, customer queries, and keeping track of clients’ accounts.

“I really enjoy interacting with the clients – we see a lot of the old-school builders come through, but also lots of young apprentices. “The older ones are very to-the-point about what they need, and don’t suffer fools – but are very respectful. “And the younger ones bring real vibrancy. “We have a lot of great banter.” Lisa also helps with organising social events for the company and plans on holding regular social gatherings for women involved in construction.

Marcus also heads out on the road – travelling from Pongaroa to Ngawi to discuss potential projects with farmers.

Marcus Johnston,

Rural Account Manager Born and bred in Wairarapa, Marcus started out in farming, working on his family’s sheep and beef farm on the Masterton Castlepoint Road. After six years working in rural sales, Marcus joined the Tumu team as its rural Account Manager. As the “eyes and ears” for the rural community, he is responsible for finding out what farmers require for their various projects and ensuring that Tumu can supply it. Over the last year, Tumu has successfully expanded into supplying the rural community – including, viticulturists, orchardists and lifestylers. At its new store, the company has taken the opportunity to

“Having spent most of my life in farming, I know a bit about what makes farmers tick,” he says. “It’s helpful for them to work with someone who has the experience – who knows what farmers’ priorities are, what their budgets and farm conditions are like, what constraints they’re up against. “I enjoy getting to meet with farmers, and getting to chew the fat. Sometimes, on a visit, I’ll jump in and help with docking if I’m needed!” Marcus says he’s thrilled to work with a company which values farmers’ wellbeing – as exemplified by Tumu’s support of this year’s Will to Live mental health roadshow. “I think farmers’ appreciate that we’re looking out for their health, as well as their building needs.”

s n o i t a l u t TUMU ITM - Your Store looks Fantastic! a r g n Co Stackit successfully managed the racking supply, installation & relocation for the new Tumu Store.

Call 0800 Stackit today to discuss your new store requirements.

0800 STACKIT.CO.NZ | SALES@STACKIT.CO.NZ | WWW.STACKIT.CO.NZ

28 Wairarapa Midweek

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

OPEN DAY 337 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton

Saturday 19th October, 9am-2pm

Good On U: Tumu’s Sustainable Spirit As well as playing a key part in the recent construction boom, Tumu ITM Masterton has become synonymous with Wairarapa’s community spirit. The Tumu Group as a whole prides itself on its sense of social and community responsibility, and positive workplace culture - which it considers a key part of its longevity. The Masterton branch is no different, providing sponsorship to a range of community organisations: from sports teams, to animal welfare groups, to mental health roadshows. Tumu’s philosophy of community investment was started by its founder Hugh O’Sullivan, who established the first branch in Dannevirke in 1975. This has been expanded by John O’Sullivan, its current CEO, Masterton manager Corrie says. “Sustainability was a big part of our ethos – if a corporate business actively involves itself in its community, the longer the community is likely to

Tumu’s community passion is reflected in the way it looks after its staff. Across all branches, Tumu staff can receive free health checks and MoleMaps, are eligible for employer-funded insurance through Southern Cross, and can receive a share of their branch’s annual profit.

support that business,” Corrie says. “We want to be a sustainable company that makes a positive contribution. So we aim to ground ourselves in the community, and do what we can to give back.” As part of Tumu Masterton’s corporate community programme, it provides regular sponsorship and grants to a group of organisations known as “The Big Eight”: PAWS Pet Rescue, Netball Wairarapa, East Coast Rugby, Wairarapa United Women’s Football, Hockey Wairarapa, Wairarapa Sports Education Trust, the

Building apprenticeship programme, and Pukaha National Wildlife Centre. Tumu has recently become a Gold Sponsor for Pukaha, and was given the task of naming its seven new kaka chicks – Tumu, Cheeky, Whetu, Taonga, Pipi, Manu and Haututu. The business was an avid supporter of the Bring It To Colombo Trust – as well as providing funds for the upgraded Netball Wairarapa facility, it also organised substantial donations from leading national building materials manufacturers.

“I often drive by the facility and it’s very satisfying to see the teams playing on the new courts,” Corrie says. Tumu has been involved with a range of community events – including going to the recent Women in Construction conference in Masterton, which was attended by over 120 local women in the building industry. As Tumu often works with the farming community, it is aware of the stresses that farmers’ can experience– so the business donated to this year’s Will to Live rural roadshow for mental health.

The Tumu Group has also set up a fund called the Evergreen Foundation, to which each branch contributes. This supports the Tumu community for education and in times of hardship. In Masterton, staff nominate each other for the store’s Good On U scheme – where particularly helpful, friendly, and enthusiastic team members can receive vouchers for their efforts. “We have an inclusive, supportive and fun work culture here,” Corrie says. “It’s been exceptionally busy, and we work hard, but have a laugh whenever we can – which is often.”

CAPITAL

PRECUT SOLUTIONS • Mitek frames and trusses • Steel portals and beams • J-Frame LVL

06 370 1390 info@truss.co.nz NZ's largest group of electricians bringing competitive pricing and great service. A Warm Greater Wellington recognised service provider.

71 Bentley Street, Masterton 5810 Ph 06 370 8340 www.aoteaelectric.co.nz

House wiring, Rewires, Cool Rooms, Alarm Systems, Heat pumps. Your Community Electricians. PROUD TO BE ASSOCIATED WITH TUMU ITM

Leaders in Premier Engineering Solutions Your One-Stop Engineering Shop for: Design, Fabrication, Structural Steelwork, Heavy and Light Engineering, Stainless Steel, Surface Treatment, Light and Heavy Machining. Pleased to be working with

MB Brown Ltd 32 Rangitane Road, Whakatu, Hawkes Bay Phone 06 872 7120 | Fax 06 876 0617 | Email admin@patton.co.nz

Wairarapa’s Farm Building Specialists • Pole Sheds • Garages • Covered Yards • Workshops • American Barns

QUALITY Materials QUALITY Workmanship QUALITY Service

Everyday LOW PRICES

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Exploring the universe at Star Field Martinborough’s status as a dark sky destination will be given a major boost when the highly anticipated Star Field observatory complex and astronomy centre opens later this month. Located just ten minutes-drive from the Martinborough Town Square, Star Field Martinborough is a premium dark sky experience, founder John Whitby said. A keen astronomer and astrophotographer, Whitby spent five years searching for the perfect site to build his observatories. He said the site at Ruakokoputuna, in the hills behind Martinborough, has pristine skies due to the exceptionally low light pollution aided by excellent topography and a dry climate. At Star Field visitors will be treated to an evening of star gazing with guides taking them on a journey through space and time. They will learn about the importance of constellations, the science of stars, looking closely at our Solar System, planets, and how to read the sky using celestial navigation. “We will delve further back in time with telescope viewing of deep sky treasures, exploding stars,

Star Field Martinborough will offer stargazers a premium dark sky experience.

galaxies and globular star clusters, the light from which has taken millions of years to travel to us.” Whitby said his fascination with the cosmos started about 20 years ago. “Once you get the bug, you don’t lose it.” And the premium dark skies around Martinborough have taken his passion to a new level. “For me it’s just as important to share Martinborough’s wonderful dark skies with fellow experienced

astronomers as it is with people who have never seen stars close up before.” Star Field is working closely with the Martinborough Dark Sky Society (now Wairarapa Dark Sky Society) to help make it a ‘Gold Standard’ International Dark Sky Reserve. If successful, Martinborough will become one of three internationally recognised dark sky locations in New Zealand and one of a handful in the world. The Wairarapa Dark Sky

PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Society secured $100,000 from the government’s Provincial Growth Fund earlier this year to support their application for Dark Sky Reserve accreditation. Destination Wairarapa general manager David Hancock said Star Field was a significant addition to the region’s tourism landscape. “Astro-tourism has huge potential, there is already strong evidence of this elsewhere in the country.” He said a further feather in the cap for Star Field and future dark sky

businesses in the region was the close proximity to Wellington. “Visitors can spend an afternoon in vineyards, villages or at the beach before dinner, and then head off for a night exploring the universe beyond what you can see with the human eye.” Star Field Martinborough’s first tour is on Friday, October 18. Tours operate Friday to Sunday, plus weekdays by arrangement. • Bookings are essential at www.starfield.nz

90x2

Stay in Good Health Banner

proud to support

on their open day with these great specials. Come and see us at TUMU ITM Masterton 337 Ngaumutawa Rd, Solway, Masterton on Saturday 19 October, 9am – 2pm for some TUMU EXCLUSIVE DEALS

VIVO BACK TO WALL TOILET SUITE (THICK SEAT)

SALE PRICE

$334

+GST RRP $591 +GST

PLUS EXCLUSIVE PRICING ON OUR SLICK PROJECT TAPWARE RANGE

SEE YOU THERE FOR MORE GREAT DEALS! waterware.co.nz | tumuitm.co.nz

Fresh Water Costs Water is a critical asset for drinking and to support vital economic activity. New Zealander’s value our rivers and lakes for many recreational and cultural reasons. We all know it must be abundant, healthy, clean and cost effective. I have heard a significant level of concern from across the Wairarapa electorate following the release of the Government’s freshwater management proposals. Will proposals adversely affect town and country? Read the proposals, make a submission: bit.ly/watercosts2019 Tell me what you think: alastair.scott@parliament.govt.nz Authorised by Alastair Scott MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

30 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Referee leads mental health Erin Kavanagh-Hall

Makoura College is once again hitting the airways for mental health awareness – with a new host, a new line-up of guests, and an extra minute. Year 12 student Alex Dahlberg has organised Makoura’s second annual 24 Hours For Mental Health (Plus One Minute) radio marathon, kicking off this Friday morning on the school’s own station, 88.1 Hit Student Radio (formerly East FM). The first radio marathon, held last year, was organised and hosted by fellow student SeniIsaia Iasona, and featured discussions with young people, staff, community leaders and politicians about their experience of mental ill health, what helped with their recovery, and the solutions to improving New Zealanders’ wellbeing. Like Seni before him, Alex has sought online sponsorship for the show, the proceeds of which will be donated to the Mental Health Foundation of New Zealand. And he may end up surpassing last year’s donation of more than $1500, with his fundraising webpage bringing it close to $700 in

its first week. Alex, an award-winning football referee, is familiar with the impact of mental ill health. Several of his friends and whanau have experienced mental distress – and his own mental health has been affected when, after having to make some unpopular decisions on the football field, he has been a target of vicious abuse from players and supporters. This year, sport will be a feature of the radio marathon – with Alex chatting with sportspeople about their experiences of anxiety and depression, and the strategies they use to cope “It does get really stressful – I’ve had a lot of sleepless nights over calls I’ve had to make and people’s reactions,” Alex said. “I’m 16 years old, and I’ve had grown men, in their 30s and 40s, swearing and yelling at me on the field – stuff like that can really get to you. “I think the show will be a good opportunity to discuss these things and keep the conversation about mental health going. “Statistics show one in five New Zealanders struggle with their mental health, and that depression will eventually be the

Makoura College’s Alex Dahlberg, 16, has organised the second annual 24 Hours For Mental Health radio marathon. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

number one cause of death. “It’s a silent killer – so it’s important to keep

talking about it, and let people know it’s okay not to be okay, and it’s good to ask for help.”

STAY IN GOOD HEALTH

Alex, who says he is “super passionate about football”, first cut his teeth as a referee last year,

Oral health & total health

WAIRARAPA 10AM - 2PM, SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 2019 QE PARK & BRUCE, DIXON, PARK, KING, QUEEN ST Masterton District

OCTOBER TEAM MEMBER OF THE MONTH Foster the team Acknowledging Phil’s positive work attitude in getting the job done to a high standard, his baking skills and knowledge continues to grow and demonstrated in helping the bread team produce some of the finest bread in the Wairarapa. Phil is always polite and empathetic to team members has a calming nature and demonstrated his ability to step up as a team leader when required. Thanks for being a great guy Phil. Congratulations Phil as Breadcrafts employee of the Month Charity Nominated for Donation: Flight for Life

OPENING HOURS

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

P 06 379 8799

E reception@truedentistry.co.nz 1A Seddon Street, Carterton (behind Carterton Medical Centre) PHIL

NEW PATIENTS WELCOME Formerly David Banks Dental Practice

OK let us get into the “oral “ side of health. Teeth and gums and the whole oral cavity are an area that if neglected, maltreated, and “taken for granted” will invariably end up causing pain, tooth loss, bone loss and if diseased, have links to various “body health” issues. Dental decay can cause tooth loss, swelling of the face, pain, sleep loss, and overall a wee bit of misery. Gum disease in a minor form can cause bad breath, bleeding gums, pain, “looking long in the tooth”. Gum disease in a major form has links to diabetes, heart disease, lung conditions, strokes, and also premature birth. Most of these dental conditions can be caught early with check-up & x-rays For more information give us a call, come in and see us, or get going to a dentist near you. Looking forward to hearing from you in the future.

True Dentistry Honest • Professional • Local

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

marathon starting out as an assistant referee for the college games and later moving ﬁeld-side for the Capital Football Federation Wairarapa League matches. This year, his schedule was full to bursting – refereeing for the National Youth League, National Women’s League, the National University Futsal championship games, and Wairarapa United, to name a few. Though he loves the high-energy, fast-paced nature of the game, the tense atmosphere once a red card has been pulled can be tough to manage. “It has been a big learning curve,” Alex said. “It is accepted in football that people will argue with the ref – you have to block out the supporters and get on with it. “Having to put sanctions on people is just part of it – in one Wairarapa United vs. Magpies game, there were six yellow cards given, and one red card.” Despite the stress, Alex has stuck to his guns and his eagle eye has won him the trophy for Referee of the Year for Wairarapa at last year’s Wairarapa and Capital Football Referees Awards, and the title of Junior Oﬃcial of the Year at the 2019 Wairarapa Times-Age Sports Awards.

For the radio marathon, Alex has so far secured sponsorship and spot prizes from the Copthorne Solway Park, Breadcraft, Mitre 10 Mega, Masterton, The Hive Accountants, Farriers, New World Masterton, Lonestar, Masterton District Council, and Berocca, which again will be providing energy throughout the marathon. Media studies teacher Andrew Hutchby, who has mentored Alex while organising the marathon, says Alex is focused and goal-driven in all aspects of life. “He set himself the challenge of doing the marathon this year, and he’s been determined to see it through no matter what. “He’s a very caring kid – very thoughtful and accepting towards all kinds of people.” Alex is also a member of the Makoura College Services Academy, and has been recently elected as student trustee on the school’s Board of Trustees. The 88.1 Hit Student Radio marathon will run from 9am on Friday, October 18, to 9.01am Saturday, October 19. The show will also be livestreamed on social media and Wairarapa TV.

Olive oils top notch

The Olive Press chairperson Rod Lingard. PHOTO/GIANINA SCHWANECKE

Gianina Schwanecke Greytown based company, The Olive Press, was named the Best Processor for the sixth year running at the New Zealand Extra Virgin Olive Awards on Sunday. It also won the Best Flavoured Oil award for its Kaﬃr Lime Agrumato, an award the company has held for three years, and the Best in Class – Commercial Mild Blend award for its Pressed

Gold Mild. Reserve Best in Show went to Featherston’s Olea Estate for their Olea Estate Picual which was also Best in Class in the Commercial Medium Single Varietal Class. The Olive Press chairperson Rod Lingard said he was proud of the company’s success. “Producing world-class premium oils year after year is as much about art as it is science.” He said the real

champions were the company’s processing customers who scored a gold medal award upon which the “Best Processor” competition is based, most of whom are local growers. “The standout statistic from this prestigious event is the ongoing dominance of Wairarapa as New Zealand’s premier olive oil region”. Wairarapa received 57 medals across the competition.

PROFESSIONALS PATRICK AND SCOTT LIMITED PRESENTS

Child Cancer Foundation

WANT EXTRA INCOME AT NO COST? Do you have MANUKA on your property? Are you looking for a MANUKA beekeeper?

Gala Lunch WITH SPECIAL GUEST

We have BEE HIVES to harvest your MANUKA BLOCK (100ha+) We pay TOP rates for TOP MANUKA HONEY GOOD to deal with, 40 years working with bees Looking to build long term Business Relationships Transparency // Win/Win Business

Contact Dan Te Tau : 0273133372 dan@manukahunters.co.nz

Check out our new website

www.manukahunters.co.nz

NOV • 2 • 2019

DOORS OPEN 11:30AM

COPTHORNE HOTEL & RESORT SOLWAY PARK WAIRARAPA DRINKS & CANAPES 3 COURSE LUNCH

GUEST SPEAKER CHARITY AUCTION

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.EVENTFINDA.CO.NZ OR CALL 06 378 2500 TICKETS $125.00 EACH - TABLES (OF 10) $1000.00

32 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Kokomai’s flipbook filmmaker Masterton is playing host to German-born filmmaker and photographer, Volker Gerling, as part of Wairarapa’s Kokomai Creative Festival. Gerling is presenting Portraits in Motion, the first of two interactive arts events, tonight (16 October) at The Screening Room, Masterton, at 7.45pm. Portraits in Motion is a multidisciplinary arts event, incorporating film, photography, theatre performance, and interactive media into a stage show. Gerling is a passionate creator of flip books and an intrepid traveller. Since 2003, Gerling has walked over 4000km on foot across Germany, inviting people to visit his travelling “thumb book cinema” exhibition, which he presents on a hawker’s tray. In search of new flip books, he also captures people in action on his travels. “When walking I take photo portraits of people I meet. “These people usually don’t know that I am not going to take just one picture but will shoot a whole analogue film in just 12 seconds. “Reacting to the camera in action, people shift and move and abandon the poses they first assumed when they knew they were going to be photographed. “They react

spontaneously. “Their gestures and emotions are often very beautiful and say a great deal about the character of the people.” The idea for Portraits in Motion came from his long summer walks across Germany and the people he meets along the way. “The show is based on my experiences and encounters in what now amounts to nearly twelve months of walking. “I leaf through the flip books under a video camera that projects the pictures onto a large screen.”

“Their gestures and emotions are often very beautiful and say a great deal about the character of the people.” While showing these flipbooks, Gerling tells the stories about the people he portrays. “I talk about the gaps between the pictures and about the virtues of travelling slowly. “The show is a gentle and thoughtful reflection on the passing of time and what it means when people meet each other.” Gerling performs it regularly in theatres in Germany and abroad and at international art and theatre festivals. “Every year I walk, so every year my show develops at the leisurely pace of a walker.” Gerling’s second event,

Shooting Portraits with Available Light, is a photography workshop, focusing of self-portraiture. This special event is being held tomorrow (October 17) at Aratoi from 10am. “Based on my long experience as a portrait photographer who always uses available light, I show the participants how to shoot good portraits in nearly every situation with no extra light.” Gerling has travelled the globe since 2015, presenting his stage show and associated photography workshops at festivals, and to critical acclaim. In 2015 he was awarded the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Total Theatre Award for Innovation, Experimentation and Playing with Form. Jane Ross of Film Talks is partnering with Kokomai to host Gerling during his two shows. “I’m the lucky one who gets to hang out with Volker this week and show him around Wairarapa and also support him throughout the event process. “Experiencing and understanding a filmmakers’ unique style of storytelling is something that I love to share with our local communities.” Ross will be facilitating Q&A sessions at both of Volker’s photographic film events. Participants for the workshop should bring their own camera.

Ebony Lamb, left, Barry Saunders, right, and Caroline Easther rocking the Tinui Memorial Hall for opening night of Kokomai. PHOTO/KAREN COLTMAN

Off to a good rocking start Karen Coltman

audience, the rural setting venue and the band too. “Thank you for being a gorgeous audience. I love the Tinui Hall with its pink toilets and I love playing music with my favourite boy band man, the Warratah’s Barry Saunders.” She went on to do a topnotch cover of her second favourite boy band, The Beatles. The trio played some originals and a Jonny Cash and Rolling Stones cover. Warratahs member Barry Saunders said he enjoyed small-town performances. “We’re taking the music to the country as far as the eye can see.”

Opening night show for the Kokomai Festival 2019 proved to hit the spot with the crowd of over 200 stomping their feet and roaring for more at the Tinui Memorial Hall. Kicking off the creative festival, was As Far as the Eye Can See. Once Barry Saunders had his groove on, he said, “Welcome to the Kokomai Party.” Ebony Lamb’s energy and beautiful tones matched with Saunders to form great harmonies, which Caroline Easther accompanied as a professional on drums. Lamb said she loved the

VISIT WWW.AGCOSHOP.CO.NZ

SPAREX 1” DRIVE SOCKET SET, 36MM - 80MM, FOR THE REALLY BIG JOBS!

749.00

SPAREX ¾” DRIVE METRIC / IMPERIAL SOCKET SET 7/8 - 2”, 22MM - 50MM

245.00

SPAREX S114414 MAGNETIC BEACON. LED 12V/24V – SEE THE RANGE

195.39

AGCO GENUINE LUBRICANTS

SPAREX DIESEL BULK FUEL TANK FUEL FILTER / WATER SEP ASSEMBLY1” PORT

119.60

SPAREX TRACTOR SUSPENSION SEAT UNIVERSAL FIT

177.10

Save $67

SPAREX MASSEY FERGUSON 35/135 & TEA PETROL TUNE UP KIT S42733

79.90

Don’t risk it. We take pride in knowing that the lubricants we supply are to the manufacturer’s specifications, ensuring the longevity of your precious farm equipment. You can rest assured that the lubricants you are using meet the specific requirements of you machine. Always insist on Genuine AGCO Lubricants. WE ARE YOUR AUTHORISED DONALDSON STOCKIST WE CAN SUPPLY FILTRATION SOLUTIONS FOR:

See Craig, Bas, Sam and Pam 300 High Street, Solway, Masterton P: 370 0390 | E: tfmtools@tfm.co.nz OPEN SATURDAY MORNINGS

AGRICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY ON FARM VEHICLES AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES BULK FUEL SOLUTIONS FILTER KITS TO SUIT 4WD VEHICLES ALSO AVAILABLE

06 370 0390

300 HIGH STREET, SOLWAY, MASTERTON

8am-5pm Monday-Friday & 9am-midday Saturday

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Got a personal grievance? did or didn’t do to cause the issue, what was done incorrectly, and what you would like done to remedy your grievance. It is a good idea to put it in writing and keep a copy for yourself. You can’t do this for unjustified dismissal if employed under a trial period but may be able to on other grounds. Before doing so, it is a good idea to seek legal advice from your Community Law Centre or other expert, maybe your union representative.

WAIRARAPA

You can raise a personal grievance, which is a type of formal complaint that an employee might make against their employer or former employer if a matter fails to be resolved through talking. A personal grievance can be about the issues outlined below.

Unjustified dismissal

This is when you have been fired or made redundant and don’t think the employer followed the correct process or did not have a good reason for doing this. You have 90 days to raise a personal grievance. Following dismissal, within the first 60 days, an employee has the right to ask the employer for a written reason that must be provided within 14 days of that request.

Unjustified disadvantage

This is when actions your employer has taken, that you think are unjustified, are causing you disadvantage (for example, not receiving

You can use the personal grievance process if your employer has dismissed you unfairly or done something else you think is unjustified. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

benefits you are entitled to, or bullying in the workplace has not been addressed). Unpaid wages or holiday pay can also fit into this category, but you can report this to a labour inspector at Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).

Discrimination

This is when you are being treated unfairly because of your age, gender,

sexuality, race, religion, ethical belief, or marital status – see the Human Rights Act 1993.

Racial Harassment

This is when you have been the target of racially insensitive comments or offensive behaviour.

Sexual Harassment

This is when an employer, work colleague or customer makes sexually suggestive comments or unwelcome sexual

advances towards you.

Duress

This is when pressure is put on an employee relating to their membership or nonmembership of a union – see www.employment. govt.nz.

How do I raise a personal grievance?

You have to tell your employer what the problem is – what they

• You can call MBIE on 0800 209 020 for advice on how best to proceed. For more information about this, visit the CAB website www.cab.org.nz.

Free, confidential information Phone: 06 377 0078 or 0800 367 222 Address: 43 Perry Street, Masterton Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm E-mail: wairarapa@cab.org.nz Website: www.cab.org.nz

YOUR LOCAL

PET VET

We offer a full small animal veterinary service from our modern, purpose built clinic. Our friendly, caring team will look after every area of your pets health from consultations to surgical services.

Present this ad and receive a FREE Fridge magnet torch with your first consult!

*while stocks last, conditions apply

KEINZLEY AGVET FOLLOW THE LOCALS

127 Te Ore Ore Road, Masterton (opposite Henley Lake) P 06 377 3819 | www.keinzley.co.nz

50/fifty celebration dinner Copthorne Solway Park Thursday 31 October 2019, at 6pm

Two course buffet meal. Champagne on arrival. Wine on tables. Bar available. Raffle baskets.

tickets $60 from Aratoi or eventfinda

Guest speaker | Auction | Silent auction

Wairarapa Museum of Art and History

all welcome

34 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 16, 2019 PEEK @ PUKAHA

Our oldest inhabitants Dear friends, There are an estimated 100,000 tuatara left in world, all found right here in New Zealand across predator free islands and reserves such as Pukaha. The largest population (50,000) is found on Stephens Island, a small island in the Cook Strait between the North and South Islands. It was from this population in 1986, that Pukaha received two tuatara – Rewa and Taku – a breeding pair. Their ages are unknown but they are thought to be around 60-80 years old. They could live for well over 100 years as other tuatara have been known to do. Tuatara are sometimes referred to as ‘living fossils’ because the oldest fossils of Tuatara are found in

rocks from the Jurassic age – 180 million years ago. That means that the ancestors of Rewa and Taku were around at the time of dinosaurs! There are many things about tuatara that baffle scientists including how they have managed to evolve and survive through millennia when other species have become extinct. The fossil evidence suggests their phenotype – their physical appearance relating to their genes and environment – has changed very little meaning the tuatara that we see today are thought to be pretty much the same as they were million and

Pukaha’s oldest inhabitants, Rewa the tuatara. PHOTO/TARA SWAN

millions of years ago. Speaking of seeing tuatara… Since winter began, both Taku and Rewa have been in a state

called ‘torpor’, a type of hibernation during cold periods where they stay inside their underground burrows. During this time they will rarely come out, and breathe as little as once per hour. Their heart rate also slows to 10 bpm as opposed to 40-50 bpm in warmer months when they are awake. Torpor can last for up to six months and they may not eat throughout this entire time! Fortunately, the start of spring has brought warmer weather, and in the last couple weeks Taku and Rewa have

reappeared from their burrows and are back above ground for visitors to see. Right, we better go and find some more insects. Rewa and Taku will be hungry after awakening from their long sleep! Until the next time, The Pukaha Rangers. Contributed by Alex Wall • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha national Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation efforts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

WE SPECIALISE IN ANYTHING PAIHIA SHORT SLEEVED COTTON SHIRT

STRETCH DENIM SHORT

$52.90

$69.90 DENIM JEAN

$64.90 COTTON BLEND SHORT SLEEVE

100% COTTON BLACK, NAVY, GREY, WHITE

$27.90

• Bridge Slabs • Tilt slabs • Water tanks & troughs • Chemical / Killing sheds

DECO CONCRETE

$49.90

CLASSIC TEE

CONCRETE

Bentley Street, Masterton

Call us today Phone: 06 378 8757 www.decoprecasters.co.nz

RUGGED DRILL SHORT

$39.90 HARLEQUIN SHORT

$39.90

CLOSING DOWN

all stock half marked price

Queen Street, Masterton Phone 377 5239 Open Daily: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-3pm

B&B CREATIONS 289 High Street South, Solway, Masterton, 06 377 7222 Dress & Patchwork Fabrics, Jewellery making, Needle craft supplies, Scrapbooking etc

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

LOWCOST COSTBINS BINS LOW PROUDLY NEW ZEALAND OWNED AND OPERATED

CHEAPEST WHEELIE BINS • Weekly Kerbside Residential collections • Best price guaranteed • 6 or 12 month term • 3 bin sizes - 240L, 120L, 80L • Weekly, fortnightly, monthly or annual payment options • No deposit or bonds

240L $253 PA or $5.40 PW

120L $140.50 PA or $3.00 PW

80L

$119 PA or $2.55 PW

“SOLID, RELIABLE, DEPENDABLE”

NOW SERVICING WAIRARAPA SIGN UP ONLINE NOW www.lowcostbins.co.nz COLLECTIONS STARTING 7th JUNE 2019 “Guaranteed best price”

36 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 16, 2019

SEE IN STO 100% LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED

PACKAGE PRICE

6516

HOT BUY! + Westinghouse Canopy Hood $374

+ Westinghouse Half-Flex Induction Cooktop $2157

• 900mm width • 3-speed single centrifugal fan • 550m3/hr (free air) airflow • Twin incandescent 40 watt lamps CS901S

• 600mm width • Touch on glass controls • Flex zone on 2 zones • Pause & QuickCook timer function WHI645BA

WESTINGHOUSE 10KG TOP LOAD WASHING MACHINE

BEST BUY! $1174 WITHOUT TRADE-IN

WWT1020A

+ TIC FANTASE! VALU

WESTINGHOUSE 340L BOTTOM MOUNT REFRIGERATOR

$1074 WITH TRADE-IN

PRICEH! CRAS

$974

WBB3400WG

+ Westinghouse Pyrolytic Built-in Oven $1896 • 600mm width • 68 litre useable capacity • 10 functions • Pyrolytic cleaning WVEP615S

SUPELR! DEA

WESTINGHOUSE APOLLO FREESTANDING OVEN

D LIMITEK! STOC WLE646WA

$1995

“LOCALS LOOKING AFTER LOCALS” spend $100

spend $500

or more

+12

MONTHS INTEREST

Swipe your AA Membership card, or pick up a free AA Smartfuel card in-store, when you buy qualifying appliances & electronics and you can save on fuel. Available at participating 1OO% Appliances Stores only. ** Terms and conditions apply. See below for details.

FREE!

2015 2016 2017 2018

100% APPLIANCES

ON PRODUCTS $499 & OVER* T&C’S APPLY

Newbolds

Phone 06 378 8699 146 - 148 Queen Street, Masterton

OPENING HOURS Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.00pm Saturday 9.00am-3.00pm

Worried about yourÂ trees? Pruning | Tree Removal Storm Damage | Crown Reduction and Reshaping | Stump Grinding

Mulching and Mulch Sales FREE no obligation quotes and advice 027 733 5796 06 370 3671 nick@treecraft.co.nz www.treecraft.co.nz

EFFLUENT - CUSTOM DESIGNS - Your Needs - Our Solutions - IRRIGATION

Irrigation/Solutions

All Pumping Solutions

Water Filtration/Pumps

FOR All ENQUIRIES

FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL AND PUMPING REQUIREMENTS Rural, Domestic, Industrial, Commercial

Effluent Design/Ponds/ Storage Tanks

FOR All ENQUIRIES CONTACT US ON: CONTACT US ON: PH 06 79537953 PH 06379379 148 BELVEDERE ROAD, 148 BELVEDERE ROAD, CARTERTON CARTERTON

Installation/Maintenance

38 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, October 16, 2019

people who mean business Pests No More – reliable, hassle-free extermination

PESTS

NO MORE Based in Greytown, Rusty Wallis is available to help you take on those troublesome critters making themselves unwelcome in your home. In need of adventure Rusty trained as an exterminator in Auckland. He is certified in the use of various targeted treatments (both gels and sprays) which can rid homes of a range of nasty visitors: rodents, cockroaches, flies,

carpet beetles, spiders and ants, among others. With Pests No More, Rusty offers a service that is: • Wairarapa wide • Competitively priced • Covers commercial and residential properties • Effective – most pests are killed after one treatment application • Reliable, efficient, thorough and honest • Respectful towards properties, belongings, and house-keeping rules during the extermination process • Easy to book – via phone on the web.

To tackle your pest problem, call Pests No More on 027 474 2815, or make a booking online at pestsnomore.co.nz. The service is weather dependent. Please book in advance. BUDGETING

WAIRARAPA TREESCAPING

QUALIFIED ARBORISTS

For all tree work, powerline clearance, stump grinding, hedges

Powerco Approved Contractor CONTACT KEVIN WALSH: 0800 WAI TREE 0800 924 8733 “No tree too tall or too small”

wairarapatreescaping@yahoo.co.nz

Wish you were here? A FREE CAP Money Course that will help you budget, save and spend well. Contact 027 877 6185 for more info. F cap money - wairarapa E jacqueline.lockyer@capnz.org

DO YOU HAVE PLASTIC ITEMS IN NEED OF REPAIR? Craig Morris at Masterton Plastic Repairs has the tools and expertise to repair and maintain all plastics – whether in your home, vehicle or on the farm. No job is too big or too small. Craig has many years’ experience in panel beating, spray painting and plastic welding. There is a huge range of plastics that Craig can repair from household items to car bumpers and calf feeders. “If you break it, I can repair it and save you money on the replacement cost. Sometimes they are things you just can’t buy anymore,” Craig says. A great deal of car parts are now made out of plastic which Craig can repair including grills, trims and moulding, head lights and tail lights, even plastic casings for electrical components.

CAR RENTALS

BUSINESS TRIP COMING UP? NEED A CAR RENTAL?

Carzone Car Rentals take great pride in providing clients with an array of quality vehicles, available at competitive prices!

Call Sandra today on 06 378 6667 After hours; 027 404 2325 www.carzonerentals.co.nz • 341 Queen St, Masterton

CHIMNEY SWEEP

DEBT

For all your roofing needs • Roof repairs • Fascia • Spouting

Struggling with Debt? CAP offers free debt counselling to help you take care of debt that could be weighing you down.

As a qualified panel beater and spray painter Craig can repair your accident damaged vehicle, whether through insurance or privately. Craig will get your car back to brand new. Due to increased workload Craig’s workshop is to be extended, watch this space! For more information or a quote call Craig on 027-244-8579 Email craigl.morris@ yahoo.co.nz or visit Masterton Plastic Repairs at 143 Cornwall Street, Masterton (behind ChemDry Wairarapa).

CARAVANS & CABINS

RENT A RETRO Caravans and Cabins for Hire Family Functions, Holidays, Events, Spare Rooms, Club Activities or Building Projects

Phone: Steve 027 259 1683 Email: meridianrv@xtra.co.nz Web: rentaretro.nz Kirkland Decorating

33 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE ROOFING INDUSTRY

Call free on 0508 227 111 to set up an appointment with a local CAP Debt coach.

• Plastering • Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpapering Specialists • Domestic or Commercial • Colour Consultations • No job is too big or too small

Call Shane today 027 777 2559

F facebook.com/capnewzealand W capnz.org E info@capnz.org

Please contact 06 378 2210 or 027 429 1770 www.leithkirklanddecorating.co.nz

Servicing Wairarapa, Manawatu and Tararua

EARTHWORKS

EAR WAX REMOVAL ACHIEVABLE OUTCOME

BEFORE GENERAL EARTHWORKS HOUSE SITES & DRIVEWAYS Josh Theurillat | 027 774 9309 JTearthworksnz@gmail.com www.jtearthworks.co.nz

FURNITURE REMOVALS

AFTER Wairarapa Ear Health Clinic Wellness Centre Masterton Medical To book appt

ph: 06 370 6730

or visit www.ears2you.co.nz

FURNITURE REMOVALS

ELECTRICIAN

Call us today for “all things electrical” Servicing Wairarapa Residential • Light Commercial New Builds 06 3066 150 www.poltech.co.nz

GLAZIER

Work Guaranteed

ELECTRICIAN All electrical work • Complete rewires • New builds • General maintenance and repairs

Locally owned and operated by Grant and Michelle Wallace

Call in and see our friendly staff & Appliances (2017) Ltd

34-36 High Street South, Carterton Phone: 06 379 8930 email: wealtd@xtra.co.nz

MOBILE BLASTING

ROSIES

REMOVALS LTD

MASTERTON

A family business that moves families & individuals

The Leading Furniture Movers North Island Wide Based in Masterton & Whangarei

Servicing South Wairarapa For your glass, mirror & retrofit double glazing requirements

Phone 06 370 1258 / 0800 46 76 74 rosiesremovals@gmail.com 4 Buchanan Place, Masterton

Dean Cooper Owner/Operator P: 0800 101 434 or 021 243 1327 E: realdealmovers@hotmail.co.nz www.realdealmovers.co.nz

We are a dustless mobile surface preparation company that services the entire Wairarapa region. Automotive • Residential • Industrial

Call Juan on 021 170 2387 southglass.co.nz

Call Evan: 027 664 9507 evan@mobiledustfreeblasting.co.nz mobiledustfreeblasting.co.nz

Free Quotes/Local or Nationwide Full Packing Services Short Term Storage

South Glass & Mirror

THE FUTURE OF SURFACE PREPARATION

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Business Wairarapa Midweek

OFFICE SPACE

“Sales and Service of Mobility Equipment”

Best value coworking office space in town ! Wi-Fi | Hotdesks | Meeting Rooms | Coffee

P: 06 370 1023 272 Queen Street, Masterton

PAINTING

Drop-in or sign up online!

Josh - 027 202 9831 / Mat - 022 561 4742

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

TIME FOR A HOUSE

CLEAN

HOUSE WASHING, SOFT WASH, MOSS & MOULD TREATMENT, CONCRETE CLEANING, ROOF CLEANING.

Call David Pope on 06 3049 653 or 027 3049 653 Email: propertywash@hotmail.co.nz www.wewashhouses.co.nz

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

PEST CONTROL

automotive plastics  bumper repairs  farming equipment  household items

Craig Morris 027 143 Cornwall St, Masterton

244 8579 PANEL REPAIRS SPRAYPAINTING

craigl.morris@yahoo.co.nz

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Phone Tony Kerr for • Lawn Mowing • Hedge/Shrub Trimming, Painting • Fence & Deck Repairs • Water Blasting • Rubbish Removal • Weed Spraying • Window Cleaning • Gutter Cleaning

Any odd job that needs a handyman just ask - no job too small

027 436 2017 TRUCK & DIGGER HIRE • Driveways • Section clearing • Drains • General digger work with mini excavator • General cartage of aggregates metal, bark, lime

FOR ALL YOUR INTERIOR & EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS including painting, house washing, lichen control, decks & fences, driveways & footpaths

All home maintenance

No job is too small

Locally owned & operated Discounts for Gold Card holders No deposit Covered by limited liability insurance

TGT Property Maintenance Ltd Phone Wayne on 021 233 0877

TILING

0274 251 313 or 06 304 7931

PLASTIC & PANEL REPAIRS



6P Painting and Decorating Ltd

Contact Craig on

griffiths8@gmail.com www.wairarapapainting.co.nz

Masterton Plastic & Panel Repairs

• Free quotes at competitive prices • 5 year workmanship guarantee

AND REPAIRS

66 High Street North Carterton – next to Take Note www.3mile.nz | hello@3mile.nz

Are you looking to redecorate? Prompt professional painting

ROOF PAINTING

PESTS

NO MORE

• Ants • Flies • Fleas • Spiders • Cockroaches • Rodents We are in the business of eliminating these pests!

Want results?

We use only the best practice and top end materials

Phone Rusty today; 027 474 2815 | www.pestsnomore.co.nz

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• Residential, Commercial, Rural • Low Pressure House Washing

• Roof Wash/Moss & Mould Treatments • Decks, Fences, Gutters, Surface & Driveway Cleaning • We specialise in Pre-Sale Makeovers FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

Call Tim or Baylee 06 390 1376 - 022 161 9204 baylee@washrite.co.nz

TILES

LATE NIGHT SUMMER THURSDAYS! OPEN UNTIL 7PM

PHONE

JOHNNY

027 364 0504 TILING

TRAVEL

Planning a holiday? I can help! Contact me today for travel advice and planning.

YOUR TILING EXPERT 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE

FREE QUOTE

Damian 027 254 5344 dm.tiling@bigpond.com VEHICLE AND FREIGHT TRANSPORTER We can move vehicles or anything that fits on the truck with a winch or by hand. Free removal of wrecked or scrap vehicles. Locally owned and operated.

Tiling & Paving 027 282 1151 laing.tiling@xtra.co.nz

WINDOWS

The most advanced double glazing system for existing wooden joinery you will find THERMAWOOD WAIRARAPA WIDE

Phone/text Tristan at Barnett Transport on 027 774 5809

Lynne Carlyon - Travel Broker P: 06 370 1119 M: 0274 110 233 E: lynnec@nztravelbrokers.co.nz W: www.nztravelbrokers.co.nz

For a no obligation FREE QUOTE phone: 0800 587 836 Contact Jim Upward P (06) 379 5619 M 027 5599 155

www.thermawoodwairarapa.co.nz

FINANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TERMS & CONDITIONS APPLY

Windscreen Chipped or Cracked? We’ll repair or replace and we’ll also handle the paperwork too

MOBILITY SERVICES

AND

SAVE keep up to date with local news 6 days a week FREE home delivery of Wairarapa Times-Age

CALL 06 370 0975 or email circulation@age.co.nz Your locally owned newspaper

40 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Adventure to Rangitoto

Forgotten footprints tell tale of ancient volcanic eruption

Wai Write

Michael Bennett It was during the long summer holidays while at Takapuna Grammar School in 1957 that my friends and I played on Cheltenham beach in our little Cherub and P class yachts. We sailed up and down the beach and sometimes out to near the reef that was about two metres below the low tide mark and was, years later, removed by naval explosives as it was considered a navigation hazard. After one of these days we all had a conference about what we could do the next day and planned a whole day out sailing to Rangitoto Island, the dormant volcano that last erupted about 650 years before. We decided that we would take all four yachts as a convoy with the intention of landing on one of the small beaches on the island. The day dawned as another beautiful day with light winds and bright sun as we set off for Rangitoto at about 9am. The island was about 3.5km away so we guessed it would take about an

One of Michael Bennett’s first photographs, taken of one of the island’s fumaroles (an opening in a planet’s crust which emits steam and gases). PHOTO/MICHAEL BENNETT

The ash was still wet under their feet when an adult, a child and a dog stood on a beach overlooking the newly formed Rangitoto Island that had spectacularly erupted in front of them. hour to sail with a westerly wind. In ideal conditions we all headed for the distant island. The Cherubs were a little quicker than the P Class boats and we landed with Denis Browne’s boat before the others arrived. We pulled the boats up onto the black sand and made sure they would not float away, which would have been very embarrassing!

We had landed close to one of the few houses around the island and, of course, no one was home. We peered through the windows until the other boats arrived and looked around the gardens. As the other five lads arrived at the house I was appalled when one of them picked up a rock and hurled it at the window. The glass shattering sounded as if it could be heard miles away.

The rock thrower laughed loudly and Denis and I abused him for such vandalism of someone’s beach and holiday home. Nothing ever came of this but for years I felt guilty about it. Even 65 years later I still feel bad. After our initial confrontation with our mates we all walked on the scoria beach head where the Pohutukawa trees somehow grew from the rocks, up into a kind of valley. At the end of the valley a fumarole was visible and although it looked very spooky we all went in. The walls were almost like glass – which, in a way they were – as melted rock had cooled and hardened 500 years ago. I was the only one who had brought a camera and I spent some time waving my Asahi Pentax about trying to capture the ominous feeling where the liquid red hot lava would once have emerged like a slow motion fountain. Unfortunately I had no means of lighting the deeper parts of the fumarole so I had to be content with the openings of the several we walked into in the limited time

we had before sailing back to Cheltenham beach which we knew would be a longer trip with prevailing westerly winds. Some years ago footprints were found on Mototapu Island, Rangitoto’s near neighbour. The ash was still wet under their feet when an adult, a child and a dog stood on a beach overlooking the newly formed Rangitoto Island that had spectacularly erupted in front of them. Their footprints, laid in the soft fallout from Rangitoto about 650 years ago, hardened as the ash cooled to form a concretelike layer over a plateau on Motutapu Island. The footprints lay hidden for centuries until the 30cm thick slab of ash was exposed by coastal erosion and discovered by Department of Conservation workers.

If you have a flair for writing, send your short stories (up to 600 words) to midweek@age.co.nz to be considered for publication.

MASPORT PRESIDENT® 550 ST S16.5 COMBO 565779 Engine Powered by AL-K0 139cc OHV Auto Choke 4 stroke engine* Chassis 420mm (16.5”) steel chassis

NOW

$399

MASPORT PRESIDENT® 1000 ST S18

STIHL RMA 339 COMPACT STIHL RMA 510 PRO CORDLESS LAWNMOWER KIT CORDLESS LAWNMOWER KIT

565715 Engine Powered by Briggs & Stratton 140cc OHV Series 500E RapidStartTM 4 stroke engine Chassis 460mm (18”) heavy duty steel chassis

Rated Voltage 36V Mowing Area Up to 400m2 (with recommended battery) Weight without battery 14kg

Rated Voltage 36V Mowing Area Up to 280m2 (with recommended battery) Weight without battery 28kg

NOW

Kit Price

NOW

$499

$674 (Includes tool, AK 30 Battery and AL 101 Charger) Offers valid from 01 October 2019 - 31 December 2019 or while stocks last.

$1,091 (Includes tool, AP 300 Battery and AL 300 Charger)

*AL-K0 specified engine as used on AL-KO mowers in Europe

with Steel Deck

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

WORDSEARCH

TIME

BUMPER WORDFIT

Can you find all the words hidden in the grid? Read backwards or forwards, up or down, or diagonally. The words will always be in a straight line. Cross them off the list as you find them.

Fit the words into the grid to create a finished crossword 3 LETTERS ADO AIL AMP APE AVE DAG DIE EAR EAT EMU FUR GEL KEG KIT LIE OIL PAL PAR ROE SEA SET SPA

TOE WIG 4 LETTERS ARCS DRAW EAST EASY ETCH LIMO MINI MOSS SAGA SAWS SEWN SLAP SNUG WIMP 5 LETTERS ACUTE ADEPT ADIEU

AFTER AGENT ALIBI ALIEN APPLE ASIDE BLOOM BUYER CASTE CIVIL CODED EASED ENTRY ERODE GALLS HEEDS IDLED IDLER IMAGE MARGE MITRE OMEGA PLUME

C Y S T U S P L I N T E D O E

SOLUTIONS

NUMBER CRUNCHER

WORD-SEARCH WORDFIT

BLACK-OUT

A D I E U

E O B U H V O T F J N P O Y D

S A L O N

A V E R S I O N Q R A L O N E

P R A T S

U N N E A A C W W V D A F G F

P O O L S

H E L P L E S S J I N S T E P

P O L I O

S F A X Z R O G P J U A S G M

A C N V O Y E S R T A S H I S C O O P N L I N D A N T L F O O D N O E E

I H G B V A R I A X B R A C E

S H E A L P L R E S S P I U N S S T E P

R P E S J B R C R U A V F R D

I R I S L L E G A O M B A E D R A I T R A E A B Y R F A C V A D E

I S L A M N D A T E I R X P A

P I S I D E D Y E I C O M B O O M H E N O W I D I N N E R S S G R U B B R R I A E B C Y R I L E E

Z P L F O G E M G Y Y P S U V

E A S E D M I T R E B L O O M A L A D O N E A T E N A M P S E E A S T M P F U R I L I T I A C U M E N T M A R G E K E G I E T C H T E R O E A S I D E S P E E D Y A R D S

I D I O M Q W U R B B I B L E

S T OW S C I V I L O M E G A D L E R P I D L E D E E A R S T A L E S S W I R E M A W S D O S N A R E U G E L R A L I B E A A C U R E P A Y C A S T E S T E E R

J E I B K A O H E M B T K I V

11 LETTERS ACCOMMODATE DEMONSTRATE

2 digits: 54 76 3 digits: 201 279 336 338 419 489 569 630 654 671 793 4 digits: 0135 1124 1791 3018 3034 3072 5339 5686 6704 6732 7831 8137 8246 9348 5 digits: 11486 48552 7 digits: 1353408 8296669

L M I I E N I G A V L E L N S U S S E M T O S P T A L R Y

P D E M O N W I N S U R E R P

Find the threeletter sequence which will complete all these words

A G E N T

S I M O S E T T N D R K N Y V

8 LETTERS COOLNESS DELICATE DOCUMENT TIMELESS

Fit the numbers into the grid. Cross each one off as its position is found.

R A D O N

P S Y C H E A D I S G R A C E

NUMBERCRUNCHER

A C C O M M O D A T E

BLACKOUT

7 LETTERS ANAEMIC CLOSURE ERASURE MILITIA OVEREAT RELAPSE

6 LETTERS EMBLEM MOSTLY

16/10

TRIO

NEATEN ORATOR

POLIO POOLS PRATS PSALM RADII RADON REPAY SALON SCOLD SNARE SPEED STALE STEER STOAT STOWS SUING TONAL TRIER VENUS YARDS

TRIO

GRI

PRESENT RHYTHM ROSTER SECOND SIMULTANEOUS SUNDIAL TEMPORARY TIME TRANSIENT WATCH YEARS

FORTNIGHT HOUR INSTANT INTERIM INTERVAL LATE MINUTE MOMENT MONTH MORNING PERIOD PERMANENT

S A W S

T P E R I O D N I N S T A N T E R L

M N D A P P O I N T M E N T Y M H A

T F S I M U L T A N E O U S E I D I

N W D G G A E Y J M S S I G T T L D

E T R O S T E R R W D R G F A T A N

I N T E R I M M D A W N A Z L V N U

S E A Q J F F Y H W I V O E Q B R S

N N Y V R E X G R T T D T C Y J E E

A A C V D Q N L S A Y N N X E G T P

R M D A Q I P A R T N H E W A S E T

T R C K N C L O C K U E R M O N T H

AGES ANNUAL APPOINTMENT CENTENARY CLOCK DAWN DECADE DIARY EARLY EPHEMERAL ETERNAL EVERLASTING

T R C K N C L O C K U E R M O N T H

C E L R E R F T U B X W T J O Z C G

D P O T E I N T E R V A L N L M A I

E M M V T E M P O R A R Y A E V H N

R E E I S X Q O Z L B A U E J C V T

Q W S E C M I N U T E N P N T H J R

R K R J N S I X C K N T E A R L Y O

E P H E M E R A L A R F W H O U R F

42 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Events

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

Eat-n-Greet: Held at St James Union Church hall, 116 High St, Masterton, 11.30 for a noon start. Come and enjoy great food, make new friends and be entertained. Everyone welcome. Kokomai Creative Festival: A vibrant arts festival until October 19. Open Mic Night: At the Greytown Hotel Top Pub, 8-10.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. 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. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.303.30pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 4pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.

NO DEPOSIT 0% INTEREST for 36 MONTHS

Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Friday to Monday, 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 3726623 or Pam [06] 372-6459. Club Wairarapa: James Kerr is back from Australia to entertain from 7.30pm. All welcome. 20 Essex St, Masterton. Kokomai Creative Festival: A vibrant arts festival until October 19. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia [06] 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For

pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather is not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym [371 Queen St]. Contact by text Hamish [021] 2597684 or Sam [0210] 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis 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 QE Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

Kokomai Creative Festival: A vibrant arts festival, last day. Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066. 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 Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum:

NO DEPOSIT 0% INTEREST 1/3 NOW 1/3 1YR 1/3 2YRS

Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 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, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 3088109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Undercover, wheelchair and dog friendly. Call [027] 356-6592. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

XploratioNZ: Meets in the Wesley Room at the back of Crossway Church, cnr Queen St, opposite Countdown, Masterton at 4pm for a cup of tea, and 4.30pm for a DVD of Michael Dowd on ‘Why We Struggle – Un-trivialising Mythic Wisdom’. Greytown Country Market: At Stella Bull Park [next to the White Swan Hotel], 9am-1pm. Toastmasters Wairarapa: WOW Club meets 11am. Call Val Ph 377-2035. or Justin [06] 304-9075. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm.

Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Wairarapa Embroiderers’ Guild: Exhibition of embroidery created by members of the guild over the past two years, last day, 10am-4pm, Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val

YOU PICK

ON ALL MAZDA CARS & SUV’S

CX-3

CX-5

CX-8

CX-9

MAZDA OWNERS GET MORE With 3 Years/100,000 Kilometre Servicing at no extra cost.

Enjoy peace of mind with our 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty.*

With 5 years Premium Roadside Assistance, we’ve got you covered.

Terms & conditions: For a limited time, drive away in any new CX-3, CX-5, CX-8 or CX-9 with No Deposit Interest-Free Mazda Finance. On payment to the Dealer of On-Road Costs (ORC) and the cost of any accessories, the Recommended Retail Price (RRP) plus a $360.35 Establishment Fee are financed and paid over 36 equal monthly instalments with an interest charge of 0% per annum.

Fagan Motors Ltd 75 Dixon Street, Masterton

P 378 6159

www.faganmotors.co.nz

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

[06] 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy [0274] 670-195 or Lynda Saint-Merat [06] 304-7026.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

The Book Lovers Corner: 3.30-4.30pm on Arrow FM [92.7FM] and available online, https://www.arrowfm.co.nz/ programmes/show/94/the-booklovers-corner-/ Writer in Residence: Carterton Library’s free writing coaching sessions with author and writing coach Catherine Cooper who will offer free one-hour writing coaching sessions, 1.304.30pm, at the library. Call 379-4080 or visit library to reserve your place. Wairarapa Music Co-Creation Meetup: Multi-generational amateur improvised orchestra, hundreds of instruments provided. No experience required. Facilitated by multi-instrumentalist Jonáš Koukl, 6.30-8pm, koha, at Heart of Arts, 47 High St, Carterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11am noon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. New members welcome and rackets available. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066.

Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to interesting computer and Smartphone course, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 15 Queen St, Masterton, at 6.30pm. Text Toni [021] 105-7649 or visit Wairarapa Steampunk Tribal Bellydance on FB for more information. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or [027] 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. 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.

POWER AND PERFORMANCE LAWN TRACTORS FROM

3,799*

* Refers model TS138

TS138

RRP $4,499

17.0hp - 38” cutting width

RIDERS

ZTR® ZERO TURN MOWERS FROM

5,899

incl. 94cm Cutting Deck *Refers model R216

* Refers model Z246

Z246

18.0hp - 46” cutting width - 2.4 acres/hr

RRP $5,999

Your local authorised Husqvarna Dealer:

*Valid from 01/09/19 – 31/12/19 while stocks last, at participating Husqvarna Dealers only.

FROM

7,699*

R216

9.kW @ 2900rpm - 94cm cutting width

Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. 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: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at the clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in QE park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23

GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil [06] 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat

afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. 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 for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren [027] 334-2685. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

Events

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek

44 Wairarapa Midweek Classifieds Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Classified

Wanted to Buy

Firewood

WANTED

FIREWOOD

RECORDS

Cash paid for pop, rock, jazz records. Call or text Wakefield Antiques 72 Main St Greytown to discuss what you have 06 304 9807 0274 422 502

Funeral Directors

People you can DEPEND ON

JOANNE PIPER FUNERAL DIRECTOR

SEASONED: Gum 4m³ $600, 2m³ $360: Douglas-Fir 4m³ $590, 2m³ $350: Split Pine 4m³ $480, 0, 2m³ $290: Gum & S/Pine $560 (BEST BUY): Gum & D/Fir $620: D/Fir & S/Pine $550: Bagged Kindling $15ea. WINZ Quotes. Prices incl. GST & del. Wholesale Firewood Supplies. Ph (04) 232-9499, www.firewoodsupplies.co.nz

1 DBLE ROOM to rent in 2-bedroom house close to railway in Masterton. Nice sunny, clean & tidy house. Shared with retired gent. It would be preferred if a mature working person who is happy to do share of chores. You will need your own bedroom furniture otherwise fully furnished, $150 pw plus expenses. Please Phone Lee 06 372 4757.

Hairdressing Mobile Services

Ph 370 1110 35-37 Lincoln Rd, Masterton www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz

your rental property,

$285 15 Jeans St

call us today! Renee Whitcombe We have preapproved $295 47 Michael St for a tenants waiting Enjoy getting your home. hair done in your $295 PHONE 22 Stout 06St 377 4961 own home. CARTERTON OR EMAIL Great Rates! office@mastertonrentals.co.nz 345 Waihakeke Rd Try me now! $100MASTERTON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (Storage Shed)LTD Ph 06 377 1617 or 027 246 1617 $245 3396 St Highway 2

$335 14 Hornsby St

Public Notices



MISSED YOUR

Opening Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs 7:30 - 5pm For all your iron and roofing needs call 34 Dalefield Road, Carterton Email: admin@CtnCF.co.nz

Public Notices

Hire Services

Trades Services

Central Wairarapa Indoor Bowls Assn

FORKLIFTS, TRUCKS, TRACTORS, DIGGERS, LOADERS, TRANSPORTER Long or Short term all at James Trucks & Machinery, 291 High Street, Solway, Masterton. Phone Gary 06 377 0550.

FENCES - We build quality domestic fences, gates, decks and security. Erecta Fence Ph 027 247 7990.

Annual General Meeting Wednesday 6th November 2019 Hogg Cres 7:30pm Start All Welcome Colleen Larkin Secretary

Services Offered

MASTERTON MASTERTON $255 31 Alamein Court 1 Gladstone Apartments 2 TIMBCO PINE FIREWOOD $200 $310 6 Alamein Ct ½ dry pine, 3m $150, $420 20 Perry St furnished 2 6m $300, 9m $450. Gladstone 3 $210 $330 145H PerryApartments St Phone 027 252 2935. $385 18 Hogg Crescent 3 $220 $400 56 28 Boundary Edith StreetRoad 3 $595 Cody Crescent 3 $220 81 Manuka St $390 49 Bentley St 3 Hairdresser South Road Rd 3 $220 $375 5/53 Opaki $450 20a Perry Street 4 $260 CARTERTON 80D South Rd $375 98 Broadway 3 $265 46 Kippenberger If you need help withSt

Hair 2 U

For Sale

To Let

2 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 3 3

0 3

Coming soon to Masterton Waipawa Clock Shop We will be available in Masterton on Friday afternoon & all day Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November, staying at The Highwayman Motel. We will be there for the sole purpose of people coming to see us with their clocks, watches and pocket watches, by appointment, or if Grandfather clocks, we can come to your home to assess etc. We also restring pearls and vintage beads. Phone 06 857 8590, or email us at waipawaclockshop@xtra.co.nz, to book a time.

Waipawa Clock Shop

85a High Street, Waipawa 06 857 8590 | waipawaclockshop.com

Phone Chrissy Osborne Public Notices 06 377 4961 MASTERTON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD

HOLDSWORTH RESTORATION TRUST Saturday November 9th at 3pm Annual General Meeting Venue: 80 Manaia Road Masterton Members & Visitors Welcome Nigel Boniface Chairperson

Need to place your AGM notice? Call or email us and we can place it in the Wairarapa Times-Age or the Wairarapa Midweek

Phone: 370 6033 or Email: classads@age.co.nz

OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

Health

THAI MASSAGE

For relaxation. Carterton or at your house $60/1hr. 10am-6pm. Phone 027 979 9923.

Livestock & Poultry SHAVER PULLETS For Sale, close to laying $23 each. Phone 027 699 6862, not on Sundays.

Adult Entertainment

NICKY

Tall Slim Leggy Blonde Outcalls Phone 022 458 7021

to NeedNeed to place advertise your your AGM Liquor Licence notice? notice?

Call or email us and we can place it in the Wairarapa Times-Age or the Wairarapa Midweek

Phone: 370 6033 or Email: classads@age.co.nz

Public Notices

SOUTH WAIRARAPA GROUP DAY Tuesday 5th November 2019 9.30am Registration, 10am Start Clareville Showgrounds Contact: Odette 027 458 1417

HERITAGE WAIRARAPA NŌ ONAMATA, MŌ ANAMATA INC AGM

OLD COURTHOUSE, HOLLOWAY STREET CARTERTON – next to Events Centre 2 pm Sunday 20 October 2019 All welcome – nau mai haere mai Chessa Stevens and Rob Tilbrook will speak about architects and builders working together for heritage. New committee members are needed – please consider! Enquires to Frank Minehan 06 304 8151, frankminehan3@gmail.com

Public Notices

This week? or had a Late Delivery? Call

06 378 9999 option 4

Operating Hours: 9.00am - 5pm Monday - Friday

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Admiral Road for the purpose of a sealed road hill climb event organised by Wairarapa Car Club Inc. for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Sunday 20th October 2019

Roads affected: Admiral Road (For a distance of 2.1km – starting 1.4km and finishing 3.5km from Te Whiti Road turn off)

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE MULTIPLE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC

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

PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close the following roads for the purpose of the Carterton Christmas Parade for the period indicated hereunder:

D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager

Period of Closure: Saturday 30th November 2019

www.cdc.govt.nz

info@cdc.govt.nz

For more information, call

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

8.00am – 5.00pm

28 Holloway St, Carterton.

Remember us in your Will Remember and leaveusain your Will legacy ofahope and leave legacy of hope

OFFICIAL NOTICE.

To Place Your Notice

( 06 370 6033

10.00am – 1.30pm

Roads affected: • State Highway between Belvedere Road and Wakelin Street • Belvedere Road from Railway crossing and Wakelin Street The closed sections will be adequately and properly signposted with detours in place from High Street. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before 6th November 2019 at the office of the Carterton District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager www.cdc.govt.nz

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

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Classifieds Wairarapa Midweek

Classified Gardening & Landscaping

For Sale ENTRANCE DOORS NEW Ex showroom stock. Mainly Cedar, variety of styles. Text 027 286 5177 to arrange inspection. PASSPORT PHOTOS taken in the privacy of our Studio. Pete Nikolaison Photography, 117 Perry St Premium Organic Garden MULCH, Free delivery! Call 021 220 3694 Today!

Paul August Landscape Landscape Design & Construction

BOOK NOW

Call Paul 06-379 7587/ 027 446 8256 www.augustlandscapes.co.nz

Gardening & Landscaping Announcing the ECO way to remove tree stumps...

Employment

SCHOOL BUS DRIVER MASTERTON OR CARTERTON We have a part time position that is available in Masterton or Carterton. This requires transport in a 24 seat school bus from Masterton to Carterton daily during school terms. You must have driving experience in Class 1 and both large and small "P" Endorsement. However training may be provided to suitable candidates. Contact Blair on 021 922 896 or blair@withers.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

WANTED Experienced and reliable drivers with Truck and Trailer licences

Don’t dig, burn, bury or leave those ugly tree stumps. They are unsightly, a potential tripping hazard and difficult to mow around. We can reduce them to a pile of useful garden mulch using our specialised stump grinders. Any size, any quantity… Contact Willco NOW to arrange your free quote...

0800 788 672 or willco.co.nz

BARISTA Person wanted to run new coffee cart business in Masterton. Site, cart, all utensils and coffee supplied. Would suit a qualified barista who is willing to grow the business. Terms negotiable to suit the right person. Contact Peter 027 275 7574

Get Ready Get Thru

www.getthru.govt.nz

SELL YOUR ‘ODDS & ENDS’ FOR FREE! • Complete this form in block letters. Original form to be used - no photocopies • One word per square. One article only per coupon. • Include your phone number or address and price of the item in your advertisement. • Special offer applies only to the ‘Odds & Ends’ column. • Personal items under $100 only - no business or comercial organisations.

* Bulk Haulage, General Cartage, Fertiliser, Timber cartage * Modern Fleet, plenty of hours available and excellent pay rate for the right persons * Must be reliable

Burling Transport Ltd 378 2190

Name: Address: Phone: Insertion date: Tuesday Your Local Classÿ eds

For more details phone 06 370 6033

14 15

100% guarantee on ALL work...

Public Notices

FOCUS is shifting to Lincoln Road PROPOSAL TO STOP AND SELL LEGAL ROAD – EAST STREET, GREYTOWN South Wairarapa District Council, under Section 342(1)(a) of the Local Government Act 1974 and Schedule 10 of the Local Government Act, proposes to stop portions of legal road located in the vicinity of the East Street in Greytown, shown as Section 1 on SO 523726. Explanation The dwelling on 110 East Street has an historic encroachment into the road reserve. This section is unformed and not utilised for public access. As SWDC has no intention to widen the carriageway in this vicinity, this portion of the road is currently considered surplus to legal and physical roading requirements and is not required for foreseeable vehicular or pedestrian access purposes. Purpose Section 1 comprising 110m2 will be sold to the owner of the adjoining property and amalgamated with Lot 3 DP 53441, comprised in Certificate of Title 24A/743. This will allow the dwelling at 110 East Street to be wholly contained within the property boundaries. Further information SO 523726, being the plan of survey showing the portions of road to be stopped, together with other relevant documentation, may be inspected at reception desk of South Wairarapa District Council, 19 Kitchener Street, Martinborough 5711, during normal office hours. Information is also available at www.swdc.govt.nz. Detailed enquiries should be directed in the first instance to Tim Langley at the South Wairarapa District Council by phone (06) 306 9611 extension 844. Anyone wishing to object to this proposed stopping must lodge their objection in writing to South Wairarapa District Council, not later than 5.00pm on Monday 25 November 2019. The postal address is PO Box 6, Martinborough 5711. Objections can also be lodged by fax to (06) 306 9373 or by email to tim.langley@swdc.govt.nz. Harry Wilson Chief Executive

Wairarapa Times-Age Your locally owned and operated newspaper

FOCUS offices will be closed from 5pm Thursday 24th October to 9am Wednesday 30th October as the service shifts from the Masterton Medical campus to its new premises on Lincoln Road.

From Wednesday 30th October, you will find FOCUS on Level Two, 49-51 Lincoln Road. The new offices are more user-friendly for FOCUS clients, and are co-located in the same building with Child & Adolescent mental health services, Education and Oranga Tamariki. Referral pathways and service delivery will not change.

PHONE 06 370 0975 to subscribe What is FOCUS?

FOCUS provides assessment and access to support services, funded through Wairarapa District Health Board (DHB) and Ministry of Health (MoH), for people with long term disability and health needs in the Wairarapa DHB region. FOCUS also manages a Single Point of entry for referrals to Community Nursing, Kahukura – Palliative Care Services, Short term and Long term supports, and can provide a range of information on supports available in the Wairarapa. FOCUS aims to support people to be as independent as possible. For more information, contact us:

FOCUS

Phone 06 946 9813 / 0800 900 001 General Fax 06 946 9826 / Referrals Fax: 06 946 9898 Email FocusMailbox@wairarapa.dhb.org.nz

46 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, October 16, 2019 RUGBY

Chris Cogdale

Sport

Wairarapa-Bush Mid Canterbury

31 10

Farriers Wairarapa-Bush have qualified for the Meads Cup semifinals with a comfortable 31-10 victory over Mid Canterbury in Ashburton on Saturday. Their reward is a trip to Oamaru next Saturday to play North Otago, who they finished second equal with on the points table, but third on countback having lost 25-11 to the ‘old golds’ in round robin play. Thames Valley finished top of the table and will host perennial champions Wanganui, who recovered from losing their first three games, to finish in fourth place. Wai-Bush made the better start against Mid Canterbury, with secondfive Raniera Petersen opening the scoring with a try, converted by Tim Priest, after eight minutes. Hooker Bruce KauikaPetersen scored the first of his two tries after 35 minutes with Priest adding the extra two points. Mid Canterbury’s only points of the first half were from a Corey McKay penalty. However, Wai-Bush assistant-coach Deon van Deventer said it should have been a lot closer if Mid Canterbury’s Fijian winger Tololima Savaiinaea had not dropped the ball over the line after intercepting a

All on for Meads Cup semis

2019 HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND˜ROBIN WIN DRAW LOSS BONUS POINTS Thames Valley 6 - 2 6 30 North Otago 6 - 2 5 29 Wairarapa-Bush 6 2 5 29 Wanganui 5 3 8 28 West Coast 6 - 2 3 27 Buller 5 - 3 6 26 South Canterbury 4 1 3 7 25 Poverty Bay 3 - 5 8 20 Horowhenua Kapiti 3 - 5 5 17 King Country 2 - 6 5 13 Mid Canterbury 1 1 6 4 10 East Coast - - 8 4 4

Fullback Inia Katia clears in Wai-Bush’s win over Mid Canterbury. Two try hero Bruce Kauika-Petersen looks on. PHOTO/ROBYN HOOD ASHBURTON GUARDIAN

pass from Wai-Bush centre Ueta Tufuga. Kauika-Petersen scored his second ﬁve-pointer two minutes into the second half, and winger Logan Hebenton-Prendeville secured the bonus point when he crossed for the team’s fourth try after 50 minutes. Replacement prop Matt Groom crossed for the home side’s only try, before replacement centre Brock Price scored Wai-Bush’s

A P A R A WAIR

ﬁfth try to wrap up a convincing win. Van Deventer said despite the scoreline Wai-Bush had to overcome some lapses in concentration. “We were in control from the start, but once we got the lead we went into a bit of a lull. “We weren’t patient enough. We pushed the boundaries trying to play too much rugby and lost a bit of rhythm and made a

few errors. “Mid Canterbury were very disruptive. They had nothing to play for and they had no structure, and there was a lot of turnover ball

and errors.” Van Deventer thought the team played much better in the second half. “The boys were a bit nervous but once we got

Kieran McAnulty Labour List MP based in Wairarapa

W O H S A&P FRIDAY 1 - SUNDAY 3 NOV 2019 CHESTER ROAD, CARTERTON

SCAVENGER HUNT

CARNIVAL RIDES & AMUSEMENTS

STRONG MAN COMPETITION ANIMALS TRADE EXHIBITIONS LAWNMOWER RACING

Entry per day. $10 Adult. $5 over 65’s & Child. $20 Family (2 Adults & 2 children) & under 5’s free Tickets: gate sales | eventbrite.co.nz | facebook/events PROUDLY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Your locally owned newspaper

04 817 8766 (Parliament) or 06 377 7186 (Electorate) kieran.mcanulty@parliament.govt.nz Parliament Buildings, Private Bag 18 888 Wellington 6010 Electorate o˜ ce: 157 Queen Street Authorised by Kieran McAnulty, Masterton 5810 Parliament Buildings, Wellington /McAnultyLabour @Kieran_McAnulty

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 Sport Wairarapa Midweek the four tries bonus point, they relaxed a bit.” “It was a good opportunity to give some of the reserves a good run and rest some of the players who have had heavy workloads.” Ueta Tufuga, who had played every minute of the previous seven games, captain and No.8 Kirk Tufuga, and openside flanker Johan van Vliet all had good spells on the sideline in the second half. The win means WaiBush and North Otago will meet in a semifinal for the second consecutive year. Last year the green and reds won 30-21 in Masterton to qualify for the Lochore Cup final against Horowhenua-Kapiti, which they lost 26-23. Wai-Bush last made the Meads Cup semifinals in 2016, when they were thumped 58-26 by Wanganui.

SCORES

[HOME TEAMS FIRST] Mid Canterbury 10 [Matt Groom try; Corey McKay con, pen], Farriers Wairarapa-Bush 31 [Bruce Kauika-Petersen [2], Raneira Petersen, Logan Hebenton-Prendeville, Brock Price tries; Tim Priest 3 cons] HT 3-14; East Coast 29, North Otago 61; Horowhenua-Kapiti 15, Wanganui 38; King Country 15, Thames Valley 37; South Canterbury 24, West Coast 27; Buller 36, Poverty Bay 26.

Scooter’s darts report Then after 12 games it DARTS

Mark Clement

Perfect start for Giants Terry Waitere hit a crucial automatic home run for the Giants Premier Three team. PHOTO/FILE

SOFTBALL

Chris Cogdale Giants had the ideal start to the Intercity Softball Championships, with two wins at South Park on Saturday. The Premier Reserves easily took out their game over Island Bay 10-3 in five innings, while the Premier Three side fought back to beat ParemataPlimmerton 11-10 in a tiebreaker. Greg Paku and Jordan Waitere scored automatic home runs, and 15-year old Kortez Paku hit an infield home run, as the Prem Reserves dominated from the first inning. It was quite the

introduction for young Paku, who was also thrust into the pitching role when regular starter Justin ‘Chunky’ Karaitiana was ruled out with an elbow injury suﬀered at the recent Poneke-Kilbirnie tournament. Paku wasn’t fazed and generally had the better of the Island Bay batters, and only conceded three runs. The Premier Three side left it until late to get up over ParemataPlimmerton. Trailing 10-5 going into their last turn at bat, Giants scored the necessary ﬁve runs, with Terry Waitere hitting an automatic home run with two runners on base to tie the game.

They then held the visitors scoreless in their ﬁnal innings to force the tiebreaker. Matt Kawana was the runner home to seal a nervous victory for the Giants’ side, who were playing their ﬁrst game at this level. The team is made up of players from the old President’s grade team along with some of the club’s promising youngsters. Both teams will have home games at South Park again next Saturday. The Premier Reserves will play Porirua City United, and the Premier Threes will take on Totara Park.

Last Thursday night, Wairarapa District Darts held its teams championship finals for the premier division and first division for 2019. In the premier division final, unbeaten Panthers took on Pioneer Red. Panthers started strong, racing out to a 6-2 lead after eight games, but Pioneer Red still couldn’t make inroads and Panthers won 11-5. The Panthers remain unbeaten for 29 games this season. Panthers players are: Greg Moss, Mark Clement, Chase Shaw, Dale Hemi, Rodney Flood, Claire Apiata, and Tony Whale. In first division, Over 60-1 raced out to a 6-2 lead after eight games against Pioneer Black.

was 8-4 to over 60-1, which meant Pioneer Black needed all of the last four games. They started well by winning the ﬁrst two games but Robbie Rimene got over 60-1 home by winning his game. Over 60-1 players are: Dane Rimene, Honk Rolls, Robbie Rimene, Reg Namana, Chris Casha, Janet Rimene, and Elaine Rimene.

PREMIER FINAL RESULT

PANTHERS bt PIONEER RED (11-5)

1ST DIVISION FINAL RESULT

OVER 60-1 bt PIONEER BLACK (10-6)

This coming Thursday at South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club is the Wairarapa District Darts Association (WDDA) Partners Championship. The competition is open to couples. Only one partner needs to be registered with WDDA. Registration is $5 per player. Register by 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

HADLOW PREPARATORY SCHOOL

GERALDINE INDER SCHOOL OF DANCE AND DRAMA PRESENTS

We invite anyone who has had an association with Hadlow, including current & past pupils or partners, staff and families of Hadlow

Adult: $25.56 • Child: $16.38 CARTERTON EVENTS CENTRE Saturday 26 October 2019 - 4pm Sunday 27 October 2019 - 4pm Tuesday 29 October 2019 - 6pm

Friday 15th November 10am

Church Service at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton

11.15am -

Morning tea provided at Hadlow with celebratory cake

12pm

Tours of the school

12.30pm -

Hadlow Old Persons Association (HOPA) “Town” vs “Country” cricket match and HOPA tennis tournament (limited spaces)

6pm

Dinner at Masterton Club for Old Pupils & partners tickets $30 each (limited spaces)

Please RSVP for morning tea, cricket or tennis and the dinner to: Tickets are available through eventfinda.co.nz or 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)

office@hadlow.school.nz

48 Wairarapa Midweek

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

122C TRIMMER 21.7cc - 0.6kW - 4.4kg

199

322L TRIMMER

22.5cc - 0.75kW - 4.2kg

469

LC141LI LAWN MOWER 36V Li-lon - 41cm Steel Deck 50L Collector - 20kg with battery

979

(Price incl battery & charger)

122HD60 HEDGE TRIMMER 21.7cc - 0.6kW - 4.9kg - 60cm Bar 28mm Teeth opening

LC18 LAWN MOWER

LC19A LAWN MOWER

Briggs & Stratton 550ex, 140cc 46cm cutting width, 16-80mm cutting height, 8 steps, 44L collector capacity.

629

LAWN TRACTORS FROM $3,799* model TS138

Briggs & Stratton DOV, 161cc 48cm cutting width, 15-82mm cutting height, 10 steps, 44L collector capacity.

122HD45 HEDGE TRIMMER 21.7cc - 0.6kW - 4.7kg - 45cm Bar 28mm Teeth opening

809

ZTR® ZERO TURN MOWERS FROM $5,899* model Z246

549

MONTHS INTEREST FREE^

226HD60S HEDGE TRIMMER

449

23.6cc - 0.85kW - 5.8kg - 60cm Bar $ 899 28mm Teeth opening was $1099 while stocks last

RIDERS FROM $7,699* *

model R216

DON’T WAIT ANY LONGER, YOU COULD GET THE HUSQVARNA YOU WANT TODAY WITH NO INTEREST FOR 24 MONTHS. FINANCE TERMS & CONDITIONS: ^ 24 months interest free is available on Flexi Payment Plans & Flexi Payment Purchases for instore purchases from 01/09/2019 until 31/12/2019. Minimum spend $2999 Annual Account Fee of $50 applies. New Cardholder fee - $55 Establishment. Existing Cardholder fee - $35 Advance. Minimum payments of 3% of the monthly closing balance or $10 (whichever is greater) are required throughout interest free period. Paying only the minimum monthly payments will not fully repay the loan before the end of the interest free period. Standard Interest Rate, currently 25.99% p.a or 22.95% p.a. (depending on your card) applies to any outstanding balance at end of interest free period. Lending criteria, fees, terms and conditions apply. Rate and fees correct as at date of publication, subject to change. Mastercard is a registered trademark and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Saturdays 9am-12pm