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Harpist Shellie Hanley will be performing in Masterton this Saturday. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Near-death experiences tend to bring trauma and distress for most who have gone through such an ordeal. However, for harpist Shellie Hanley, two experiences that closely ended her life have ultimately led her to music that you could say has been inspired by the heavens. Hanley will be performing with her harp “Ohomairangi” at a Tuna Heke Farewell at Wai-Rua Reserve in Masterton this Saturday. In December 2017, Hanley woke up with severe pain, became unconscious, fell and banged her head on a hard wooden step. The fall led to Hanley’s short-term memory loss, including access to the language part of her brain. To this day, she struggles to ﬁnd the words when she communicates. Early tests revealed a cancerous growth was the cause of the original pain,

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but this had disappeared when the time came to remove it. Up until the fall, Hanley had been preparing for her ﬁrst photographic exhibition, but the injury took her in a totally diﬀerent trajectory. Just before the fall,

Because I can’t read music, Rod taught me how to find the notes I was hearing in my head on the harp. Hanley had had strong “impressions” of a harp and a desire to play one. “After the fall that went up 100 notches and I became obsessed,” she said. She describes the events that led to her taking up the instrument as her “second awakening”. Hanley saw a harp for sale online, contacted the New Zealand Harp Society, and talked to Amanda Hume on the phone.

By the end of the conversation, Hume said she would pay for a harp for Hanley and recommended a floor standing, 34 string Paraguayan-type harp from the United States. This was just before Hanley’s fall, and just as she started her recovery “the harp arrived a month later.” Hume recommended Hanley take tuition from harp tutor Rod Thomas. “Because I can’t read music, Rod taught me how to find the notes I was hearing in my head on the harp.” Learning the basic skills of a harp takes around two years but Hanley gave her first performance just a week after acquiring “Ohomairangi” which is when the harp received its name. “A sound healer from Australia asked me to play with her,” Hanley said. “A kuia in the audience, Te Raina Ferris, stood up Continued on page 6

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Foodbank legend’s step down Tom Taylor After nearly 20 years of dedicated leadership, Masterton Foodbank coordinator Lyn Tankersley is stepping down. Friends of the Foodbank gathered at St Matthew’s Community Hall on March 5, and expressed a general feeling of disbelief at Tankersley’s retirement. As one speaker put it: “It’s good to see, but I really don’t think you’re going to stop.” Other speakers described how Tankersley would regularly work above and beyond her paid hours: “She has generated trust and support for the organisation. She generously gave her time to speak to community groups, build networks, partnerships, and encouraged many fundraising initiatives. The list goes on and on.”

Tankersley was quick to deﬂect the praise, saying that the foodbank was a team eﬀort. “Behind me, there has always been the most amazing team of people … I couldn’t have done

school together. “You stood out as someone who was welcoming, embracing, completely caring and compassionate but selﬂess as well – and that’s the reﬂections of an 11-year-old. Since

You stood out as someone who was welcoming, embracing, completely caring and compassionate but selfless as well – and that’s the reflections of an 11-year-old. Since that time, you’ve taken those attributes and shared that love with the community. all those things without all you beautiful people around me.” A common theme of all speeches was the quality – and sheer quantity – of the hugs that Tankersley doled out. Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty said he had known Tankersley for about 25 years, from the time that he and her son David were at

that time, you’ve taken those attributes and shared that love with the community.” Since that time,

McAnulty had also been the victim of many of Tankersley’s surprise attacks. “Sometimes I’m walking down the street, and all of a sudden it becomes more diﬃcult to walk,” McAnulty said. “That’s because Lyn Tankersley has latched herself onto me.” Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said she often referred to Tankersley as “the other mayor”, after an article referred to her as “Lyn Tankersley, mayor”. “You can be the next mayor if you like, though,” Patterson said. “We could keep the name going.” Patterson extended her praise to Tankersley’s partner, Hayden McGrail, who would also step down from his leadership role at the foodbank. “I know that you couldn’t do what you do without Hayden.” “Deﬁnitely not,”

Tankersley agreed. In her own speech, Tankersley spoke of the progress the foodbank had made in the past 20 years, since she had taken on the role of site manager at Oasis Church which encompassed the management of the foodbank. “Back in those days, we could only do a maximum of seven parcels a day, because the parcels were all delivered, and that’s how many would ﬁt in someone’s car,” Tankersley said. “The foodbank has really changed. We did our grocery shopping once every six weeks, now we do it once a week – sometimes daily. Over covid-19, we did it daily.” Tankersley said that the foodbank had grown incredibly busy in recent years. In the week before her farewell, the foodbank had distributed 165 parcels.

“It’s feeding hundreds and hundreds of people each week.” The foodbank team had learned a lot of lessons from covid-19. During the lockdown they had added mixed vegetables and coffee to the parcels – simple initiatives that held immense value for recipients. “You just can’t go without a cup of coffee.” Tankersley gave thanks to the church for giving the foodbank free use of their building and paying for their power. “We run on a zero budget … We’re just so blessed to have these people behind us.” Proving everyone right, Tankersley finished her ‘retirement’ speech by inviting everyone to visit her at the Wairarapa Farmers’ Market, where every Saturday from 9am to 1pm, she could be found with McGrail selling the wares of their plant nursery.

Masterton Foodbank coordinator Lyn Tankersley with partner Hayden McGrail at Tankersley’s farewell on Friday. PHOTO/TOM TAYLOR

Wairarapa community water storage Project information centre opening

WHAT: Information Centre for WCWSS WHERE: 153 Queen Street, Masterton (in the same block as Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty’s electorate office). WHEN: 11am-1pm every Wednesday and Saturday during March.

Find out more about the proposed Wakamoekau Community Water Storage Scheme (WCWSS) at a project information centre opening in the middle of Masterton. Please pop in and see us at 153 Queen Street to learn more about this important project; we would also love to get your feedback. The Wakamoekau scheme is a new, smarter way of collecting and storing water to provide security for our region for generations to come. Water is carefully collected from the nearby Waingawa River and upper Wakamoekau Creek when they are running higher, and stored in a natural valley in the hills north-west of Masterton. The water will: Provide a back up water supply for residents Ensure our businesses can stay open and employing local people

Contribute to river flows in dry months Encourage farmers to switch to new, more sustainable land use such as high value crops.

HOW TO HAVE YOUR SAY Come along to our information centre open 11am-1pm every Wednesday and Saturday during March, at 153 Queen Street, Masterton (in the same block as Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty’s electorate office). Visit the website at www.wwl.net.nz where there is also a link to the draft resource consent application. There will be an opportunity to provide formal submissions on the resource consent application once lodged. Email us at info@wwl.net.nz

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Walking into nature Erin Kavanagh-Hall

Whether you’re a seasoned bushwalker, a local history buff, a bird-watching enthusiast, or just enjoy splashing through a stream with the family dog Wairarapa’s latest festival event has “something for everyone”. Over three days next weekend [March 26-28], Carterton will be playing host to the first annual Wairarapa Walking Festival – a series of guided walks to be held throughout the district. The festival, organised by Carterton District Council’s Walking and Cycling Advisory Group in partnership with the wider Carterton community, is designed to promote walking as a healthful and communal pastime and encourage Wairarapa locals to further explore “their own backyard” and its natural beauty. The outdoor excursions, each facilitated by a Wairarapa community group, cater to a range of ages and fitness levels from gentle urban strolls for people of all abilities, to a rigorous earlymorning hike up Mt Dick lookout track. Several walks are intended to challenge body and mind while visiting the region’s variety of heritage sites and public artworks and providing commentary on its terrain, wildlife and waterways. The festival also doubles as a fundraiser, with participants invited to donate quality secondhand jackets, both children’s and adult sizes, to local charity Wairarapa Winter Jackets. Carterton Deputy Mayor and festival marketing manager Rebecca Vergunst said the event will, for its first year, be confined to the Carterton area but plans to eventually include “more amazing landscapes” from Ngawi to Mt Bruce. With travel options more limited due to covid-19, Vergunst hopes people will take the opportunity to adventure within their home region and discover

Carterton group Thrive Community will be leading the trek up Mt Dick for the Wairarapa Walking Festival. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Walking does get a bit forgotten - it’s easy enough to take it for granted as we do it, in various forms, almost every day. But it’s so good for us - it keeps the heart active, it strengthens the bones, and it’s wonderful for mental health. some of Carterton’s better-kept secrets. “There are some real hidden gems in Carterton. Beautiful places that are tucked away, and you wouldn’t usually think of visiting,” Vergunst said. “We also wanted to promote walking as a social activity and give people the chance to connect with their community while being active. “It’s an opportunity to meet other like-minded people, who enjoy keeping fit, and are also interested in things like art and history. “We’re looking forward to seeing people getting out and about, enjoying the outdoors and each other’s company.” The Wairarapa Walking Festival is the brainchild of new Carterton resident Celia Wade-Brown. The former Wellington Mayor, Green Party Wairarapa candidate, and passionate walker and

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cyclist, pitched her idea to the Walking and Cycling Advisory Group. It was inspired by similar events - including the Waiheke Walking Festival, which packs over 50 walks into 18 days. “There had been a lot of focus on cycling in Carterton, which was great, but I wanted to see the same energy given to walking,” she says. “Walking does get a bit forgotten - it’s easy enough to take it for granted as we do it, in various forms, almost every day. “But it’s so good for us it keeps the heart active, it strengthens the bones, and it’s wonderful for mental health.” The Advisory Group formed a committee and, after “a lot of brainstorming”, finalised a schedule of nine walks over three days. The festival will kick off on the morning of Friday, March 26, with Walking With Wheels - a relaxed promenade through the Carterton township, open to users of wheelchairs and mobility scooters, as well as parents with prams. In the afternoon, the Carterton District Historical Society will be hosting a walking tour of the CBD’s historic landmarks, including the old Wakelin’s Flour Mill, Carterton Courthouse, Wairarapa Farmers Cooperative Association building, and colonial homesteads. This will be followed by an “urban art walk”,

exploring Carterton’s sprawling collection of open-air artworks, including its vibrant range of murals by local creatives. Four events will take place on the Saturday starting off with an introductory-level tramp up Mt Holdsworth, led by Masterton Tramping Club. Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae kaumatua Ra Smith will be leading a “hikoi and korero”, starting at Carter’s reserve, and exploring the history, stories and culture of the local iwi. The day will be rounded off with a rural dog walk in the Mangaterere Valley, trekking through bush, streams and farmland, and an evening tour of Fensham Reserve, hosted by Forest and Bird Wairarapa. Sunday will begin bright and early, with a trek up to the Mt Dick summit not for the faint of heart or foot, but worth it for the stunning views of the entire Wairarapa plain at the top. In the afternoon, Wade-Brown will lead a stream bed walk through the Mangaterere Stream, a chance to learn about the flora and fauna within, and “connect with the natural world”. “There’s nothing quite like splashing along through ankle deep water, while listening to birdsong,” Wade-Brown said. All festival events are free of charge although the Maori cultural walk will be followed by a hot drink at Hurunui-o-rangi Marae, so a koha [gift or donation] will be appreciated to cover the cost. Dogs of all shapes and sizes are welcome at the rural dog walk, but they are preferred if they are well-behaved and socialised around other dogs. • Anyone wanting to participate in the walks need to register online, either at the Wairarapa Walking Festival Facebook page, or at eventfinda.co.nz.

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Tom Taylor Nine months after the Reverend Jenny Henson’s tragic death in a Carterton crash, her children have donated most of her belongings to her church. Henson’s children Stuart, Julie, Geoffrey, and Kirsty had kept in close contact with St Mark’s Anglican Church since her funeral in June last year. They recently decided to sell the family home. St Mark’s people’s warden Kevin Jelley said Henson’s children had been through the house and taken any sentimental items before donating the rest to the church.

I think our parishioners would be the first ones in the door, wanting to hang on to something as a memory of Jenny. The church sold the donated items at a “Jenny Henson Estate Market Day” in the church hall on Saturday. Jelley said the sale of Henson’s belongings would help keep the church running and pay for some outstanding maintenance tasks. However, it would also act as a memorial of sorts. “I think our parishioners would be the first ones in the door, wanting to hang on to something as a memory of Jenny.” A large assortment of items from the house had been donated, from rocking chairs to bookcases, along with a mountain of books to

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Angelic melodies from above Continued from page 1 and said the name of that harp is Ohomairangi which means ‘the opening portal to the celestial heavens’.” After the fall, Hanley would wake up at two or three in the morning with the sound of music flooding into her head. “I would get up and pick out the notes on my harp, record it on my iPhone, then go back to sleep. I was literally doing this most nights for months on end.” Hanley would also go out into nature, hear bellbirds sing, pick out the notes, and compose a lullaby. Hanley believes her music is inspired by the two near-death experiences she has had in her life. The other involved hearing “angelic music” when she was six and drowning in Upper Hutt river. “My head was underwater and I could hear this choir of angelic voices singing a lullaby to me so I stopped struggling,” she said. “It was freezing cold water but I felt like I was in a beautiful golden bubble. A voice said to push my hand above my head, and I felt an energy push my tiny body up to the surface. “Right at that moment an off-duty officer who lived a few doors down the road

Harpist Shellie Hanley.

saw my hand and pulled me out of the river. It was an incredible experience and that angelic music never left me.” Hanley started playing free concerts in psychiatric wards, dementia units, hospices, and the neonatal intensive care ward for premature babies at Palmerston North Hospital. “Intensive care can be a busy and noisy environment with monitors beeping, babies crying, and mothers and staﬀ adapting to the needs and pressures of babies born so early.” One of the mothers asked if she could record Hanley

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playing so she could play her music to her baby at other times. Now Hanley is planning to record her debut album of “angelic lullaby music.” “My Dream is to gift every premature baby in intensive care in New Zealand my album,” Hanley said. “I am running a BOOSTED campaign till my birthday [March 28], to raise enough money through donations to pay for the cost of producing this album, which includes musicians who will be accompanying me on cello, violin, vocals and

Taonga Pūoro.” Hanley, who is of Nga Puhi and Tainui Maniapoto descent, is looking forward to performing a “whalesong lullaby” she composed at the Tuna Heke Farewell. The whalesong is based on tapes of humpback whales near Raoul Island in the Kermadec Islands which a marine scientist recorded and sent to Hanley. “My Maori culture is an integral and spiritual part of me. The tuna have a history of being very powerful kaitiaki [guardians].” The Farewell is to mark the annual migration of a proportion of mature eels out to sea to spawn, starting with shortfin males migrating during February and ending with the longfin females from late April to June.” The Tuna Heke Farewell will start this Saturday [March 20th] with a karakia by Rangitane Cultural Affairs Officer Mike Kawana, followed by thoughts, poems or songs from anyone who would like to share, and then music by Hanley. • If you would like to support Shellie’s boosted fundraising campaign, please visit: www.boosted.org.nz/ projects/anahera-voiceof-an-angel.

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Local female cricketers shine Erin Kavanagh-Hall They may not be household names in the cricketing world just yet - but Masterton teens Ocean Barlett and Olivia Clark are paving the way to success for their fellow young Māori sportswomen. Both Year 13 students at St Matthew’s Collegiate, the pair were among the 22 formidable young athletes selected for the New Zealand Cricket Māori Secondary Schools Programme, held in Wellington last month. The students, divided into girls’ and boys’ teams, played two hardfought games against the Governor General’s XI – made up of some of the most promising Under-19 players in the Wellington region – with Dame Patsy Reddy herself in attendance. Ocean [Nga Puhi, Ngati Porou] stepped up as captain of the girls’ team while, at the end of the two-day tournament, Olivia [Ngai Tahu] emerged as “Most Improved Player”. Both teams, who each played one Twenty20 game and one 50 overs match, received coaching from professional cricketers, with former White Ferns captain Maia

Olivia Clark getting into the swing of things for the NZ Maori Secondary Schoolgirls cricket team. PHOTOS/NZ CRICKET

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Lewis mentoring the girls. The Māori Secondary Schools Programme, open to students of Māori descent from all over Aotearoa, is designed to help make cricket more visible to Māori youngsters. The programme is in its second year and has been open to female cricketers, which has proven to be an important and timely move as women’s cricket continues to grow in stature nationwide. Ocean and Olivia are making their own strides towards a professional career, both having played at representative level and Ocean gaining a spot on the lower North Island’s top women’s team. The girls said it was “an

honour” being chosen for the programme and hope they can inspire other wahine Māori to take to the pitch. “Women’s cricket is taken so much more seriously in New Zealand now,” Olivia said. “More games are on TV, and women are playing professionally, so it’s really exciting that young Māori women like us are getting more chances to play cricket at a high level and work towards a career.” “It was a great experience,” Ocean said. “We got to play good cricket with some of the best schoolgirls in the country.

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St Matthew’s Collegiate students Ocean Bartlett and Olivia Clark were selected for the New Zealand Cricket Maori Secondary Schools Programme.

“We were really proud to represent our iwi and school on the team.”

Olivia started playing at age seven. She was the only girl on the playground teams and would “make the boys cry” with her impressive bowling. She started playing at representative level in Year 7 for the Wairarapa Under-13 side and progressed quickly, now playing for the Central Districts Under-19 women’s team. Ocean started playing in Year 6 and quickly rose through the ranks, playing for several representative teams and eventually joining the Central Districts Hinds. Being in the Hinds has required her to go up

against some White Ferns regulars, but she remains unfazed. “To me, it’s just a regular game of cricket. It’s a great opportunity. You get a really good understanding of what’s expected of you if you want to go professional.” Both play for the Wairarapa Korus and the St Matthew’s First XI schoolgirls side, which has made the final rounds of the Gillette Venus Cup [national secondary school girls’ competition] two years running, coming second in 2019 and third last year. St Matthew’s coach Tony Lyford said cricket has grown in popularity at the school over the last five years, thanks in no small part to “outstanding players” like Ocean and Olivia. “They’re good allrounders,” he said. “Very strong batters and bowlers, but also exceptional in the field. “They train hard and are excellent team players. “Seeing Liv and Ocean make the Māori girls’ team shows the younger players what is achievable when you work hard and aim high. “We’re very proud of them.”

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so you get to plan your home grown orchard early. By getting in early, and securing your trees from our limited range, your plants will have the chance to establish themselves and make the most of Natures Natural Planting Time – Autumn.

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WHY GROW FROM THE ican HARVEST RANGE? The ican Harvest range is a selection of fruit trees that are ideal for the home gardener.

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Apples. These columnar type growing apples will only reach approximately 3m tall but only 60cm wide. Imagine how many you could fit into containers on the patio or the garden. Scarlet Spire mid to late March, and if you plant one Scarlet Spire and one Crimson Spire they will pollinate each other, resulting in more prolific crops. Apple Pinkie. NZ variety with brightly coloured blush pink fruit with good acid/sugar balance. Apple Roys Pearl. Bred in NZ. Easy to grow, disease resistant and a reliable cropper. A rich pear drop flavour with a nice sweet/sharp balance. Apple Topaz. Modern disease resistant apple.

Nashi Reddy Robin. This may look and taste like an apple, but it has the skin and texture of a pear. The taste is sweeter and more complex than a traditional nashi, grows to only 4m and is pollinated by any other nashi or pear that flowers at the same time. Nectarine Sherbert Ruby Diamond. High quality yellow fleshed fruit with an excellent tangy flavour. Nectarine Silver King. White fleshed nectarine that crops heavily from a young age.

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, March 17, 2021

And then there were three of people to whom they matter.” Williams said Carterton and Wairarapa were in a position to thrive in turbulent world.

Carterton

Marcus Anselm A trio of Carterton locals earned nominations for the district council’s by-election. Two experienced campaigners and one newcomer to the local government sphere will go head to head in April. One is a passionate local activist and a familiar face on the town’s creative scene. Another is the three-term mayor of another rural district. The other is longterm town resident, an experienced researcher and career government official, with a unique link to one of the district’s most famous faces.

Osborne: Carterton has “a rich culture and great community” Mike Osborne is a familiar face in Carterton, through his advocacy of climate change, resilience, and local issues. Osborne, 68, a web consultancy and meeting facilitator, made plain his intentions to run a campaign focused on encouraging council to step up its efforts on climate change.

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He recently moved to the district’s picturesque western hills but remains committed to connecting with the town, which he says has a “rich culture and a great community”. The environment is the centre point of his bid. “To be blunt, I don’t think the current councillors are strong advocates for climate change action. I don’t think they’re pushing hard enough. “I don’t want to come across as pessimist or a sad guy, but we have to show a bit more realism about what is coming down the tubes.” Osborne is also seeking to ensure face to face interaction with the Carterton public remains a priority. “If elected, every four weeks I will be at the Carterton Farmers Market to update you. We can talk

about what’s going on. This election will be Osborne’s third attempt for a council seat, and he says the previous contests taught him that, while not a classic politician, the electorate can expect straight talking. “I’m very much an issues focused person. That’s what I’m going to be doing again. “A lot of candidates talk about their experience and skills but don’t actually say what their positions are on many issues. Whereas, I’m a bit the other way around.” He said Carterton, and all of New Zealand, had shown its qualities and resilience during the response to covid-19 and was an active, participatory community. “People are passionate about things. They do get involved. It’s an engaged community, an eclectic community, and all sorts of stuff is going on.”

Technology trade training centre in Otorohanga, and led the national Mayor’s Taskforce for Jobs movement. He has already made a mark in Carterton through his involvement in the Youth2Work programme, inspired by his work in Porirua and Waikato. He was recognised for his work in 2014 with an New Zealand Order of Merit. Williams said he felt the rural and urban mix of Wairarapa was reminiscent of his Waikato home. “We love rural villages, and we wanted to recapture that, but stay close to the Wellington region. We looked at all the communities in Wairarapa, and we just fell in love with Carterton, the people, and the facilities.” “It was like putting on our favourite slippers when we moved here, we just love it.” Having run for council in 2019, he said he felt the urge to contribute as life was not a spectator sport. “You’ve got to be involved. You get out what you put in, and I just like to be useful. I love how communities operate.” He said his experience would be a major asset as the council seeks continuity on its top table. “Whoever comes in now will be expected to come straight in, and be contributing. “I love everything about local government, especially at a rural, district level. It’s community service, not politics, it’s not a stepping stone to anything. “And I like it is so connected to people. You’re making decisions on behalf

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Dale Williams will be familiar to followers of local government after three terms as Mayor of Otorohanga, in the central North Island. Williams, 57, moved to Carterton two years ago after a spell in Porirua, where he helped the council develop a youth employment scheme he initiated in his former district. He has worked as a tradesman, moving on to successful motorcycle enterprises before joining Otorohanga’s community board in 1995. He served as the town’s mayor from 2004 until his retirement before the 2013 elections. As mayor, he established a Waikato Institute of

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After 20 years in Carterton, experienced central government researcher Grant Pittams says he is now at the time of life where he can contribute in another way. Having spent 40 years in central government as a researcher, Pittams said his skill set was perfectly married to the data and analysis required for a role on the district board. He spent time as a chief researcher at ACC, and most recently contributed to the Ministry of Health’s national health review. Pittams, 66, said he honed skills during his career which would benefit his district. “I’m bring 40 years of government experience, and 40 years of research. If you’re a researcher and analyst, you have that inquiring mind. You ask questions. “Local democracy needs people to stand up. People need a debate, they need to hear it. Local democracy is important, and there needs to be a conversation all the time.” He has since retired from his position in Wellington, and grows olives on a section close to the town where he lives with his partner, Anthony. “This is an old community, in that it is well-established, with great facilities, built up over time. We need to hold on to those. All the parks you walk through, we have swimming pools, squash courts, all sorts of things. “They are assets from our forebears, and we need to make sure we keep looking after them, keep building new ones.But this is a nice community, a nice urban-rural community where the two parts function.” – NZLDR

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Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Wairarapa Midweek

Health matters

National Immunisation Schedule – from birth to 4 years

Protecting our Tamariki The MMR vaccine is the best way to protect against measles, mumps and rubella. While these infections may be mild in some people, they can cause serious complications in others. MMR is part of the childhood immunisation schedule for children, which are free of charge at your local Medical Centre.

Changes to the immunisation schedule now means that infants are due their MMR vaccinations at 12 months and 15 months of age.

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DISEASE TO PROTECT AGAINST

Pregnancy

• Tetanus + diphtheria + whooping cough (pertussis) • Inﬂuenza

Medical Centres are contacting any whanau with young children to let them know about the changes to the immunisation schedule.

6 weeks

• Rotavirus (oral vaccine)

2 injections

• Diphthera + tetanus + whooping cough (pertussis) + polio + hepatitis B + Haemophilus inﬂuenzae type b (Hib) • Pneumococcal disease

Please contact your local Medical Centre team if you have any questions or if you want to book a free appointment for your tamariki immunisations.

3 months

• Rotavirus (oral vaccine)

1 injection

• Diphthera + tetanus + whooping cough (pertussis) + polio + hepatitis B + Haemophilus inﬂuenzae type b (Hib)

5 months 2 injections

• Diphthera + tetanus + whooping cough (pertussis) + polio + hepatitis B + Haemophilus inﬂuenzae type b (Hib) • Pneumococcal disease

12 months

• Measles + mumps + rubella

2 injections

• Pneumococcal disease

15 months

• Haemophilus inﬂuenzae type b (Hib)

3 injections

• Measles + mumps + rubella • Chickenpox (varicella)

4 years

• Diphtheria + tetanus + whooping cough + polio

1 injection

Wash your hands! As the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted, regular handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid infectious illnesses. Wash hands with soap for at least 20 seconds and dry them thoroughly afterwards. Clean surfaces that are touched often, such as door handles and kitchen benches.

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MMR Immunisation Catch-Up Campaign for 15-29 year olds – protection against Measles, Mumps and Rubella Many teenagers and young adults missed out on measles, mumps and rubella immunisation as children, so may not be fully protected from those diseases. Being immunised now is important to protect you and your whānau and to stop future disease spread. MMR immunisations are free, so contact your local Medical Centre or local Pharmacy to make an appointment.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, March 17, 2021 EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Opinion

Give Jacinda a break I feel the criticism towards New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern from both the public and different media platforms of late has lifted a few notches or two. I also feel it is very much unwarranted. Now, you could argue that when a politician is in a position of power – especially someone as high as Ardern is – scrutiny is bound to follow. It comes hand in hand with the job you could even say. However, the heat being laid on Arden in recent times regarding the handling of covid-19 and other issues, seems more like a special task force has been purposely set up to bring her down – rather than trusting her to do her job. And again, I think it’s unfair. Before I continue, let me clarify this is not an opportunity for me to show any support towards Arden or the Labour party because, believe you me, some bills have passed that Ardern has been the instigator of, that I do not agree with whatsoever.

Peace of Mind opposition leader Judith Collins who questions and disagrees with everything Ardern does. Yeah, I know, that’s her job as opposition leader and everyone is entitled to their opinion. But I feel Collins would oppose anything Ardern said or did, even if she discovered a cure to covid. It is easy for someone who has never been in Ardern’s position to throw her under the bus. But I personally think Collins is way out of her league. And going on election voting numbers, I think most of New Zealand would agree. So, I say to all of you who are looking to rip into Ardern right now: Give her a break. We all make mistakes, as I believe she has done, but she is still the right person for the job, and she has more than proven herself to do a great one in that.

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ENDURING POWERS OF ATTORNEY

There are two types of Enduring Powers of Attorney. One for personal care and welfare and the other for property (your possessions and assets). Personal Care and Welfare An Enduring Power of Attorney for personal care and welfare can only come into effect if you become mentally incapable. Mentally incapable means the inability to understand the effect of any decisions which may be made relating to a person’s personal care and welfare. An example of this is where a decision is required for a person with Alzheimer’s disease who needs to be placed in care. Under an Enduring Power of Attorney for personal care and welfare only an individual person must be appointed. It is common for this person to be a member of the donor’s family. Property An Enduring Power of Attorney relating to property contains several features. The person giving the Power of Attorney can choose when the Enduring Power of Attorney comes into effect. The options are: • immediately the document is signed (if a person wishes someone else to manage his or her affairs from the date of signing); • at some specified time in the future; • or if the person giving the Power of Attorney becomes mentally incapable (“mentally incapable” in relation to property means that the person giving the Power of Attorney cannot manage his or her property affairs). In addition an Enduring Power of Attorney relating to property has the following further features: • The person giving the Power of Attorney can decide whether it covers all of his or her property or just specific assets, • The person giving the Power of Attorney can decide whether there are particular conditions he or she would wish to impose upon the use of the Power of Attorney. • The person giving the Power of Attorney can stipulate whether it is to take effect for a period of time or for the rest of his or her life. An Enduring Power of Attorney relating to property can be cancelled or changed at any time provided the person giving the Power of Attorney understands what he or she is doing. If a person becomes sick or is incapacitated as a result of an accident then unless an Enduring Power of Attorney is in place the family and other close relatives cannot make important decisions. To obtain authority to make such decisions in the case of an accident or illness, it is necessary to make an application to the Court for a manager to be appointed to make decisions on financial matters and a welfare guardian on personal matters. Such applications can be expensive, stressful and take time. Any person over 18 or anyone who is married should give serious consideration to making Enduring Powers of Attorney. An Enduring Power of Attorney operates while the person giving it is alive. This is to be contrasted with a Will which only takes effect upon death. A Will does not come into effect if a person is mentally incapable. Indeed, in that situation the solicitors acting will not be able to divulge the terms of the Will to family members. If you require further information about Enduring Powers of Attorney please telephone me on 021 450 253 or e-mail me at simon@thepropertylawyer.co.nz

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John Lazo-Ron However, I will say I am a big fan of how she has handled the most significant problem this country, and the rest of the world for that matter has come across in a long time, covid-19. Ardern, along with Ashley Bloomfield, have led a formidable response in tackling covid-19 to the point where we have not only become one of the very few frontline nations in doing so, but also the envy of many nations. I doubt many have considered how difficult it must be to run a country as a whole, as well as deal with the added struggle of a global pandemic. The weight on her shoulders is heavy. There are not many that could handle such an intense role. But she’s keeps pulling through. I get annoyed whenever I see someone like National

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STREET TALK

The best movie I have ever seen is ... Jean Cretney The Sound of Music. Cijina Kunnath I usually prefer action or comedies, but Pursuit of Happiness and Hidden Figures are 2 true-story based movies that I really love.

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Adele Pentony-Graham Gone with the Wind... it’s a long movie, took mum with me.

Janine Cardno Titanic.

Sarah Broughton The Constant Gardener.

Graeme Burnard Death on the Nile. 1978 with Peter Ustinov. Seen it 13 times and even stayed at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, Egypt, because of it.

Damion Stevenson The Last Dragon. Loretta Gadsby Once were Warriors.

Richard Alan Dahlberg Battle of Britain.

LETTERS

RPH attempting to treat the symptom, not the problem With Regional Public Health [RPH] opposing the liquor licence of a Lansdowne liquor store [Midweek Mar 10], I see that, yet again, the public health unit for the greater Wellington region is attempting to treat a symptom and not the problem. Isn’t it time they worked out why people drink alcohol [often to excess]

and do something to solve the problem? For decades international research has shown us that the most usual reason to use [and often over-use] drugs is to alleviate stress. This is a stressful world. We have to stand around helplessly as genocide happens in China, tens of thousands of children are slaughtered in Syria,

a virus is slaughtering people worldwide, you risk your life every time you use a pedestrian crossing on a busy road, and the authorities regularly tell you that the building you are about to enter will probably fall down if there’s an earthquake while you are in it. You are surrounded by stress and research

continually shows that stress is a killer. So people drink to try to drown that stress out. If you take alcohol away, they will just move on to another drug and probably one even more dangerous, like methamphetamine, because New Zealand has just shut the door on the “safer” drug called marijuana. It’s time the medical

fraternity stopped treating the symptoms of stress and taught people how to handle it. But since this treatment of symptoms seems to indicate that stress has aﬀected the RPH’s thinking, I’m not holding out much hope this will happen. Allan Kirk Masterton

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, March 17, 2021 ARATOI VOICES

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Exhibitions for you and those to come This week we are talking collections. Everyone at some point has had a collection. It could be a collection of rocks that looked pretty, or shells from the beach. It could be from when you were a kid and you collected erasers or keyrings after visiting a new place or when your grandparents would send to you something from their holidays. A museum collection is like your collections at home, but with a few key differences. Firstly, Aratoi’s collection is for everyone in Wairarapa; iwi, the people of the region, New Zealand and the world. Objects are properly cared for, so they are kept safe for generations to come.

Secondly, these objects in the museum collection are specifically chosen. We have a policy to collect items of natural, cultural, social and artistic history from the Wairarapa region, and contemporary New Zealand art with particular focus on local relevance. Not everything that is offered to us goes into our permanent collections. Aratoi has a mighty collection of art, social history and Taonga Māori that has been steadily growing for over 50 years. The collection includes more than 3500 items today that we carefully look after in our specially controlled storerooms. The storeroom is kept at a constant temperature and humidity and ensures

that even with a shuddery earthquake, the collection is still safe. There are no biscuit tins of pencil toppers here. Aratoi relies heavily on donations to enrich and build on its permanent collection. Our next exhibition: For You and Yours – Recent Acquisitions celebrates the newest objects to be included in the permanent collection over the last two years, all of which has been generously donated by artists and collectors. And happily, there isn’t a single keyring in sight. • For You and Yours – Recent Acquisitions is showing at Aratoi March 13-May 9.

CLIMATE FOR CHANGE

Climate change – symptom of larger problem Dr Alex Pezza I was asked to contribute to this column in my capacity as a climate scientist. Now that I live in Wairarapa it feels appropriate to say a few words, in case they might strike a chord with others. First, a little bit of background. I’m originally from Brazil and moved to New Zealand over six years ago. I’m extremely happy to call New Zealand home now, after having also lived in Australia for a while. Our country, compared with what I have seen of the world, is incredibly beautiful. I find our wider Wellington region in particular, with its remaining native forests and beaches – and, of course, the whole Wairarapa – inspiring and invigorating. To me, my connection with nature is an increasing necessity and a way of constantly recharging spiritually.

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Perhaps I could define this as feeling a sense of ‘inner peace’, something not very easy to achieve in these days. Interestingly, I’ve spoken to several people who seem to have had a type of ‘spiritual awakening’ during our covid lockdowns last year. The silence that we had back in Wellington, listening to the birds again and feeling the powerful presence of nature around us, the lack of noise and

the increasingly clean air, made some people feel more connected to the Earth. For me, this was a very personal experience. It’s only unfortunate that it happened the way it did. There was a lot of fear back then – and of course terrible worldwide suffering, which continues to unfold – but I remember wondering whether the pandemic was the beginning of our planet ‘taking back control’ after the destruction of much of our native forest, which is also a natural habitat for viruses that would not normally infect humans. If that is true, surely we must realise the only long-term solution is to deal with the roots of the problem – namely, dealing with that which is making humans, the planet and the climate collectively sick and out of balance? I feel the ‘climate issue’ is a reflection of the false sense of separation between us and the

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environment. We think the environment is a resource to feed our endless addiction to growth. Emission reductions and adaptation are urgently needed, but we also need to re-think how we see our material wealth and the environment. There is no vaccine against climate change. And if there was, we would probably keep destroying the planet until we’re all dead. When deep changes are needed, there is always controversy about how and when to achieve it, and that’s healthy. A world in which people would promptly believe what they’re told without question would be unwise. But who’s responsible for enacting these changes? The Climate Change Commission report for public consultation has brought many good recommendations from a neutral, scientific approach and without blaming or ostracising

any particular group. I encourage everyone to read it, as it identifies a set of real opportunities to improve our lives. I sent my feedback early in March, recommending they broaden the scope even more. I’m optimistic and have great hope we’re beginning to steer the boat in the right direction, albeit slowly. And dare I say, the sooner we recognise our climate imbalance is only the tip of the iceberg of the huge impacts that we humans are inflicting on our planet, the quicker we’ll be able to provide a better future for everyone. • Dr Alex Pezza is a climate scientist who lives part time in Wairarapa. The views in this article are his own, in his capacity as a citizen of planet Earth. He is not representing any particular employer or institution.

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MARCH UPDATE Upcoming events

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR The recent earthquakes off the coast and tsunami warnings are a poignant reminder of the need to be ready for any emergency. Make sure you have a plan and essential supplies. Fortunately, no-one in our district needed to evacuate this time, apart from moving away from beaches and river mouths. Council is currently working with WREMO to begin engagement with our coastal communities to establish and mark out tsunami safe zones – more information coming soon.

great for the gardens to get some rain just recently though.

Good weather has been perfect for our events, most notably the Martinborough Fair, which broke all sorts of records for visitors and stalls. I must say it’s been

Ngā mihi.

Check out some of the upcoming events we’re supporting for Neighbours Day and to celebration for Wairarapa Moana’s Ramsar status. By the end of the month, we should have launched our Long Term Plan consultation, alongside options for future residential growth as part of our district-wide spatial planning project

Neighbours Day SWDC is supporting Neighbours Day, running 20-30 March, with the objective of reducing the loneliness and isolation of people in our communities.

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Please keep an eye out on SWDC’s website and Facebook page for more information. www.neighboursday.org.nz

BIG DECISIONS ON OUR FUTURE Consultation soon begins on the Long Term Plan and Spatial Plan. The target date for opening is 31 March, with the consultation documents being available on our website and in libraries, and published as a supplement in the Midweek newspaper on 7 April. Please make a submission on both plans. Consultation documents will be available at www.swdc.govt.nz/LTPConsultation-2021-2031.

Mayor Alex Beijen and Simon Cartwright from Southern Cross Consulting Ltd cutting the ribbon on the Manganese Reduction Plant.

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EASTER & ANZAC DAY RUBBISH/RECYCLING COLLECTIONS A reminder, following Easter Monday and Anzac public holidays, urban kerbside collections are a day later than normal for the remainder of the week. This means: • Greytown collection moves to Wednesday • Martinborough collection moves to Thursday • Featherston collection moves to Friday. The full rubbish/recycling calendar is available on our website. APRIL 2021 m

Operational testing of Martinborough’s Manganese Reduction Plant (MRP) went smoothly resulting in a more resilient supply of clear, safe drinking water. A big thank to the community for their patience and cooperation over the past few years, as well as everyone involved in the project.

WATER, WATER, PLEASE CONSERVE Featherston and Greytown residents, please continue to follow the Total Outdoor Water Ban until further notice. This includes no handheld watering. Martinborough residents are permitted to use hand-held devices only, NOT sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses. The year-round, alternate-day watering restriction still applies. These stricter restrictions are necessary to ensure enough water for everyone all summer long. For information and updates on current water restrictions, along with further tips on how to conserve water, see www.swdc.govt.nz

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Whakarongo ki te taiao Feeling the land’s rhythms Lake Domain, Soldier Settlement South, Featherston, 10am, Sunday, 21 March 2021 Enjoy music, interactive artworks and meet some of the creatures that live in the waters of Wairarapa Moana. This event celebrates Wairarapa Moana becoming Aotearoa’s newest wetland of International Significance under the Ramsar Convention and is brought to you by the Wairarapa Moana Wetlands Project, a collaboration between Ngāti Kahugnunu ki Wairarapa, Rangitāne o Wairarapa, the Department of Conservation, SWDC and Greater Wellington Regional Council. There are lots of other amazing events going on in our district, including Round the Vines on 20 March and NZ National Tweed Ride on 3 April.

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Tim Nelson There are so many great writers from history who have written fabulous stories. One such example is Somerset Maugham, who wrote the wonderful book The Moon and Sixpence, loosely based on the life of the painter Paul Gauguin. When a writer is able to produce a great book it’s easy to believe they have an incredible gift. In part this is true, otherwise we’d all be producing bestsellers. In the case of Somerset Maugham, he deﬁnitely had a gift that came from being inspired to write. Did this mean that Maugham would wait until inspiration hit him? In his own words, ‘yes, ... and he would be inspired to write every day at 9.30am’. The point I am sharing in regards to Maugham is that we can’t just wait for inspiration to hit us before we start anything, we instead need to get started and the inspiration will follow. This approach puts us in control; how many times have you started something that you just didn’t feel like doing, but within a few minutes of getting under way momentum builds and the inspiration follows. We can’t wait for inspiration to strike, we need to instead create the conditions for it to happen.

Share feedback

Things happen for our benefit all the time. With experiences that are beneficial to us or we enjoy, it’s usually the result of someone else’s hard work and effort. Despite this it’s rare we take the time to thank and acknowledge people, however, we can be pretty quick to criticise or complain when things don’t go our way. Complaining may make us feel better, giving a sense we have done something tangible, but, the same thing will apply when we do that much

rarer thing of thanking and acknowledging others, which will have the added impact of making the other person feel great as well; a true win-win situation. In the past two days I have to say that positive feedback has made me feel pretty good. In one case it was about the newspaper article I write every week, with the person telling me it’s one of only two things he reads in that newspaper. The other was from a teacher at my school who was very positive about the professional development we do; both cases really did make my day. Thanks Stu and Shona!

The Sunday Star Times featured an article about Ants Pitman, a man who has made plenty of poor decisions in his life, who, after the death of his daughter, decided to turn over a new leaf. In his hometown of Huntley Pitman started a running club for young children. The beauty of this venture seems to be he didn’t need anything to start it; all that was required was his time and a place to run.

Sauce of success

What a great combination ... Rich Roll interviewing Steven Pressfield on his podcast. This is something definitely worth listening to; two hours of quality information and inspiration. One message shared that I loved was when Roll talked about what he described as his secret sauce of success, with this simply being ‘turning up and grinding’. Roll and Pressfield acknowledged there will be days when everything goes well, the conditions are perfect, the stars aligned, making whatever we plan to do a lot easier. However, there will be the days when the opposite conditions are in place, placing what Pressfield calls the resistance in our way, giving us every reason not to get started or quit. It’s days when things are tough that we need to face the grind and get things done. Maybe no one is watching and will know that we haven’t done the work ... except one person,

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His decision has turned out to be life changing, both for himself and the children who are voluntarily taking part. Pitman has a purpose of positivity that has enriched his life. He has seen the impact he can have with just an idea and his time. The children have beneﬁted not just by becoming better runners; they now have more positive outlooks on life and it’s not just their running that’s getting better, it’s everything: better overall health and ﬁtness; more success at school; more positive social relationships; these being just three ways the children are now leading more enriched lives. All the good has come from just a simple idea, a basic plan, and a little time. We really can change the world if we choose to do so.

Don’t wait to be ready

The film Raya and the Last Dragon is a wonderful one. The story, characters, animation ... all combine to make a very enjoyable film; I highly recommend it! The film also contains many messages that we can all learn from. One in particular is shared by Sisu, the dragon, who tells the main character Raya, a brave warrior, that she needs to take the first step at a key moment, even though she neither wants to or feels she is ready. However, in doing so she saves the day [and the world], because she didn’t hesitate or delay. In our own lives there are often times in which we put things off, waiting for the perfect moment to start, or waiting for someone else to make the first move. Perhaps there are times when delaying is the best approach, but there’s plenty of other times in which we need to just get going and take the first step.

Taste of success

I have just read the classic book The Little Prince. Over 140 million copies of the book have been sold, making it one of the most popular books of all time. A reason for the popularity of the book is that it is full of messages we can all learn from, for example, the value of things that are truly important, such as the people we love. Near the end of the book one life lesson is shared that resonates strongly with me, this is demonstrated by the Little Prince and the Narrator [a pilot stranded in the Sahara Desert], as they look for water. Eventually, after a long journey they find it. There was a feeling they would, but also the knowledge that finding it would take effort and hard work. This message is counter to that which so many now seem to seek, with the

desire to take shortcuts and look for hacks to all things we do in life, from getting fit to making money. The truth is that these things do take time and effort. However, the achievement of the goals that are most important to us are so much more satisfying when we know that we have worked hard to achieve them; just as the water the Little Prince and the Narrator drank tasted so good when they finally found it.

The key to victory

This is a message I have shared previously about the Silver Ferns, with the message being about the preparation the team puts into the most fundamental of aspects of the game, this being the fitness of the players. Before coach Noeline Taurua took over there was a culture of players being picked on reputation, regardless of the effort they put into their personal fitness. Taurua changed this, not picking these ‘stars’ and demanding higher standards from all players. The results were immediate from the change of culture, with the team winning the world championships shortly after her appointment. However, more impressively, the impact has been long term, with the Silver Ferns winning the Constellation Cup for the first time in almost 10 years. After the final match in the series Taurua commented on the impact the fitness of every player has had on the performance of the team, recognising this basic fundamental is the key aspect in the overall performance of her team. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA 2021 Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that Masterton District Council will be closing the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the Wings Over Wairarapa 2021 Air Festival for the period indicated hereunder: Roads to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic y Solway Crescent entry and exit at the intersection of South Belt y South Road at the intersection of Manaia Road to the road termination at the Waingawa River. y Gimson Street entry and exit at the intersection of South Belt y Hughes Line unsealed section from the intersection of Cornwall Road y Cornwall Road from SH2 to Hughes Line y Manaia Road between South Road to its intersection with Te Whiti Road. Friday 26 to Sunday 28 February when flights are active or where protection of traffic safety is necessary. No Parking Restrictions No parking will be permitted on either side of the road, along the controlled length of Manaia Road, South Belt, South Road from Devon Street to the River and Solway Crescent from its intersection with SH2 to 30 Solway Crescent. Period of Closure Friday 26 February to Sunday 28 February from 6am – 10:30pm

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MEETINGS NOTICE EXTRAORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING An Extraordinary Council Meeting of the Masterton District Council will be held to consider the Long-Term Plan Audit version of the draft consultation document and supporting information. Time: 3pm Wednesday 24 February Location: Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road

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Alternative Provision for Ordinary Vehicular Traffic Residents in the above roads will have normal access to their properties. During the period of closure the following provisions will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the road:-

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y Marshals will be provided for the convenience of residents who may require to use that section of closed road.

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y During the period of closure there will be a dedicated emergency lane down the centre of South Road.

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y The above may be changed via STMS and the Local Road Controlling Authority on the day.

Wednesday 31 March, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road, Masterton 3pm Council Meeting Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings and copies of the relevant order papers will be available for inspection at the reception desk, district council office, 161 Queen Street, and at the public library, 54 Queen Street, two working days prior to the meeting. They are also available on the council website.

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Our place is your place Dear friends, A long time ago a visitor once said, “If you could only have a life rich with money or rich with experience, which would you choose?”. Perhaps a lot of us might want a life with a little bit of both? Still, it reminded us of what’s important and to remember that having fun along the way is something we shouldn’t lose sight of – nor take for granted. At Pūkaha we’re incredibly fortunate to work in such a special place where New Zealand’s native species inspire us in so many ways. Not everyone is fortunate to have an ‘office’ like ours though, which is why March 20-23 is important to us. It’s Neighbours Day Aotearoa, and it’s all

about turning strangers into neighbours, and neighbours into friends. To help celebrate, Pūkaha is encouraging people who have never visited before to haere mai. If you know someone or have a friend or family member who has never visited before, please invite them to visit or consider accompanying them. Ask them if they want to check out the forest and the birds – our precious taonga that we all love and care about – that’s right here in our backyard for everyone to enjoy. Those last four words, ‘for everyone to enjoy’ are really important. It’s why we created the ‘hapori rate’ that gives people who live from

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Or as they say in Spanish when you are visiting someone’s house, “mi casa es tu casa” – my house is yours, which really translates to a warm ‘welcome’ in the strongest sense. There can be many reasons why someone hasn’t made it here. Maybe they just haven’t got around to it. Maybe they’re new to the region. Or maybe they do need a helping hand or require an invitation. Whatever the reason, we can accommodate them. We also have walking sticks, umbrellas, a mobility scooter – heck we can probably even rustle up

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This full-day workshop is designed to grow your knowledge and build confidence to carry out basic maintenance on your car and around your home. Where: REAP House Dates: 23 May 2021 Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm Tutor: Mark Shepherd Cost: $100 Must Enrol by: 17 May

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Designed for those who have completed the ‘Basics’ course or for those with a good understanding of Excel, Tracy will add to your basket of existing skills. Please note that this course is not for beginners. Where: REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton Dates: Tuesdays – 22, 29 June, 6, 27 July, 3 Aug (5 weeks) Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Tutor: Tracy Graham Cost: $125 Must Enrol by: 18 June

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“It’s been great to see the kids taking ownership of their ideas, and picking up life skills.”

Sta˜ have encouraged them to pursue their own projects to help enhance the school community.

Nurtured, empowered and inclusive Gladstone School prides itself on its rural identity. The school has served the rural Carterton district since its founding in 1876 – with many of its 160 pupils bussing in from the surrounding farms and lifestyle blocks. The children, says principal Belinda Bunny, are very much “country kids”. They love running around barefoot and climbing trees, are “in and out” of the school pool on hot days, and enthusiastically tend to the school “farm”: consisting of saddleback pigs Pop and Corn, and Rodney the rooster. What Gladstone School is most proud of is its small, tight-knit community – which has allowed sta˜ to work alongside its pupils as individuals, and adopt inclusive and innovative learning practices. This is re° ected, Belinda says, in the school’s new vision , “E Tangata: nurtured, empowered, inclusive”.

For example, to empower pupils in their learning, sta˜ have encouraged them to pursue their own projects to help enhance the school community.

the senior pupils act as mentors for the younger pupils, and each new entrant child (age ÿ ve) is paired with a Year 7 “buddy” in the playground.

neurodiverse,” Belinda says.

So far, projects have included a school veggie garden, native planting along a nearby stream area, and an onsite mountain bike track.

To nurture children in their learning, sta˜ have adopted small group learning across the school, where teachers work with core groups of three to ÿ ve pupils with similar needs.

The school is also adopting new techniques for teaching literacy – using a phonics-based approach (Multi Sensory Structured Literacy) to help children break language down into individual sounds when learning to read.

Plus, the senior pupils have already put their new kitchen to use – setting up their own home-made burger enterprise. “They sold the burgers at school, worked out their proÿ t, and used it to buy new beans for their classroom beanbags,” Belinda says. “It’s been great to see the kids taking ownership of their ideas, and picking up life skills.” A nurturing environment is a key part of the school’s kaupapa. Children get the opportunity to nurture each other: from the start of each year, children are placed in mixed-age wh˝nau g roups, where

This allows sta˜ to develop teaching plans which are speciÿ cally tailored for those children’s learning styles and abilities – therefore, children with more diverse learning needs are not “singled out” in a large class environment. Last year, sta˜ received funding for professional development around neurodiversity, led by Sarah Sharpe – and now use a range of learning strategies & resources for their pupils with dyslexia and other neurodiverse conditions. “In a lot of schools these days, about 1 in 5 children are

“It’s so important for a school environment to be inclusive and accessible for those kids.”

Belinda says the school has a close relationship with Huruni-o-Rangi Marae – whose kaumatua will be providing guidance as sta˜ introduce the upcoming New Zealand history curriculum next year. “If the K˝hui A ko are doing a Trea ty of Waitangi workshop, or if we at school are holding a Matariki celebration, they’re on hand to help,” Belinda says. “We’re planning on having a Matariki feast this year – with the kids helping with the food.”

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Gladdy youngsters thrive in new learning spaces A warm and calming environment, space for both study and play, a deck for al fresco lessons, and a kitchen where they can hone their mathematics skills: Gladstone School pupils have had a promising start to the year in their smartly refurbished classrooms. Gladstone School has opened two new learning spaces on its Te Whiti Rd campus, one for its junior syndicate, the other for its intermediate-age pupils. Principal Belinda Bunny says the new classroom blocks had been several years in the planning – and, despite some delays thanks to covid-19, were completed on schedule, in time for the 2021 school year. The freshly-restored buildings were officially opened at the start of Term One by Hurunui-o-Rangi Marae kaumatua Ra Smith and Carterton Mayor Greg Lang.

by restoring two single-cell classrooms, part of the school complex since its opening in 1876. The old buildings were fully insulated to ensure maximum warmth and comfort, and acoustic insulation added to reduce echoing – helping children focus and concentrate. The children’s focus is also sharpened by the interior colour scheme - neutral creams and blacks to inspire calm, and no potentially distracting bright colours (except for the furniture). As well as a spacious area for learning, the senior block has a dedicated space for art and craft projects at one end, and a new kitchen – fully furnished with whiteware and cooking facilities – at the other.

Belinda says the classroom blocks are some of the most significant renovations the school has seen in the past few years.

Belinda says the new space was designed to provide the Year 7 and 8 pupils a sense of “stepping up” from primary to intermediate – giving them access to facilities you would see at a larger intermediate school.

The most dramatic change is the senior syndicate block, created

“And that will help with their transition to secondary school.

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Action from Saturday’s Wings Over Wairarapa.

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Events workers ‘bled dry’ Tom Taylor For the people working behind the scenes at Wairarapa’s largest events, the last community outbreak of covid-19 could not have come at a worse time. As social gathering limits kicked in again, organisers were forced to abandon Wings Over Wairarapa on the eve of its grand finale. Martinborough Fair – scheduled for the first weekend in March, with predicted crowds of up 25,000, had to be postponed until next month. And – for the first time in its 61-year history – the Golden Shears competition was cancelled outright. Noise Productions head technologist Toby Mills worked on the sound production for the first two days of Wings Over Wairarapa. He was also scheduled to work at the Golden Shears. Asked whether its cancellation had come as a surprise, Mills said that nothing did anymore. “You kind of get used to it. It’s been one of those years, so it wasn’t entirely unexpected.” After the cancellation of the final day of Wings Over Wairarapa, Mills had expressed his frustration in a Facebook comment:

“…This has far greater ramiﬁcations for the events we all enjoy than just the week of lockdown we are in now. [The recent] lockdown is about to drive a bus through the NZ events industry.” Mills’ company Noise Productions was involved in just about every major Wairarapa event. He said that most largescale events were slotted into a six-week window from the start of February to the middle of March. Due to the seasonal nature of events, businesses involved in equipment supply and infrastructure for events could make up to 70 per cent of their income in this six-week window. “A lot of those Toby Mills at the 2019 companies Watermart Talent have bled all of Wairarapa show. their reserves dry over the past year because of the number of any alert level shift. events being cancelled,” “It’s not like a dairy or Mills said. something like that where “They were relying on if you have to close for a this period now to top up week, you just lose that their reserves to get them week’s revenue – you’re through the potentially losing the coming winter.” revenue for something Mills said the you’ve been working on events sector was hit for the last six months particularly hard by

Crowds flocked to the February Martinborough Fair.

or even longer. “It has a big impact for what’s going to happen in the next six to 12 months in that industry.” Mills said that many event workers such as sound technicians were leaving the industry altogether in pursuit of more secure work. “It’s just become so unstable, and it’s becoming harder and harder to get staﬀ that can work behind the scenes at events. That’s the longerterm impact that we’re looking at.” As audio-visual jobs became increasingly computer-focused,

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‘Complete wreck’:

Train crashes off bridge It was described as ‘one of the most complete wrecks that ever occurred on the New Zealand railways’. And it happened in Wairarapa. MARK PACEY of the Wairarapa Archive writes of the 1898 railway derailment at Pigeon Creek. The term ‘complete wreck’ when referring to a railway crash conjures up events like the Tangiwai disaster in which the engine and five of its carriages went off the end of the railway bridge. One hundred fifty-one people died in that crash, making it one of the country’s worst disasters. Half a century earlier, another railway crash happened. In this event, the engine and 14 carriages went over the edge of a bridge. The number of people killed in this tragic event? Zero.

At 8.30pm on November 18, 1898, a goods train left Masterton for Wellington. It comprised of an engine, three crew and 20 carriages of cargo. No passengers were aboard. The crew were Driver McNeeby, Guard Woods, and Fireman Skidmore. The weather was not the best. The country was experiencing heavy rain throughout. Rivers became large and swollen, and creeks had their ﬂowrates increased. Princes Creek by Pigeon Bush, which is west of

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The railway irons had no support so when the heavy locomotive ran over them, they collapsed. The lines detached and the engine continued to travel forwards by its momentum.

The railway accident at Pigeon Bush, Wairarapa. PHOTOS/AUCKLAND LIBRARIES HERITAGE COLLECTION

Featherston, was one of those aﬀected. The rain increased the volume of this normally dry creek and this overﬂowed and washed out the soil under the railway lines. Unbeknown to the crew,

the goods train steamed south to make its deliveries to the capitol. By 10pm, the train had reached the station at Featherston. It then proceeded south and soon approached the

crossing at Princes Creek. The train was travelling at 25kmh when it reached the crossing. The railway irons had no support so when the heavy locomotive ran over them, they collapsed.

The lines detached and the engine continued to travel forwards by its momentum. Its engine went down an embankment and took most of its carriages with it. The locomotive came to

a rest on its side, the area strewn with debris. McNeeby and Woods found each other in the darkness, but there was no sign of Skidmore. They called out to him but could see nothing due

to the darkness. Skidmore was stunned from the crash but came to his senses and reunited with his crew. The three men looked over the scene. It was a disaster, but they could not make a full assessment until it was light, so they retired to a friend’s house at Pigeon Bush for the night. While there, they were able to notify the authorities of what had happened and warn them that the line was broken. The danger of northbound trains from striking the same hazard was quelled when further

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slips along the line stopped the trains proceeding north. Some passengers had to spend a cold night in their stopped trains, waiting until morning for the slips to be cleared. After daybreak, others arrived at the scene to see the damage. The Daily Times said the “chaos is so perfect that it will, in the opinion of the railway oﬃcials, take two days at least, to remove the debris and get the line clear”. Lengths of timber which were part of the train’s cargo were strewn about, and trucks full of wool were

becoming sodden with the relentless rain. A quantity of cheese was also among the debris. Of the 20 trucks attached to the train, only five were deemed to fit for reuse. The workers were quick to clear the wrecked trucks away, and the damage to the line was soon repaired. Just one further incident happened at the crossing when a worker, who was helping throw up the scattered cheeses from down the bank, was not quick enough with his reflexes. He was struck in the head by one of the yellow missiles. Had this been one of the passenger lines instead of a goods train, the outcome would have been considerably grimmer.

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The life of a romney man Grace Prior

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Holmes Warren, famed as the father of the modern romney by bringing the sheep farming industry to where it stands now, has died. He was 92, and up until a few months before his death on March 7, he was still active on the farm. In a sea of achievements, Warren was recognised with an MBE for his services to the sheep industry in 1992. Warren was also a founding member of Wairarapa Romney Improvement Group, which celebrated 50 years in operation last year. Warren lived and breathed farming – it was what made him tick. He would do anything to support the rural community. Holmes left an impression on everyone he met – an “absolute gentleman” who made everyone feel important while leaving them with lasting learning, close friend and farmer Shane McManaway said. Taking on his family farm Turanganui in 1944, Warren began to innovate and form the standard for Romney farming. McManaway said Warren had begun breeding sheep which could rear twins in the 1950s. At a time when wool

was booming, Warren had a different tact – productivity. McManaway said the aim for Warren had been transforming farming into a more productive and profitable sector. Lambing percentages shifted from about 100 per cent to 160 per cent, marking the standard for today. Within the time that Warren was farming, New Zealand’s sheep numbers dropped from 60 million to about 28 million today – with far higher productivity than ever before. Warren was described by many close to him as always ahead of the game, looking for anything to make farming better. McManaway said Warren took on the challenge to breed romney that could not only bear twins but raise them too. In order to do this, Warren needed to increase his pasture quality and use more fertiliser. McManaway said it was an absolute change in farming outlook. “He managed to bring the land to harmony with the animals, it was a game-changer.”

Holmes Warren working on his farm, Turanganui. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Former Masterton Mayor Bob Francis said Warren’s reach grasped far beyond farming. Francis said he was loved and respected by all in Wairarapa – someone who was widely looked up to as a leader. “He was recognised nationally, but it’d be fair to say that the region didn’t quite recognise just how special this man was,” Francis said. He said Warren had inspired and supported many in the community, one being Keinzley Agvet owner Phil Keinzley. Keinzley said Warren

had been a major mentor in his life, pushing him to start his business. Warren was an initial shareholder in Keinzley Agvet. His family trust still owns 24 per cent of the business. “If things were to go wrong, I’d fall back on him,” Keinzley said. He said he had not realised until much later in life just how much of a risk Warren had taken in supporting the business. Keinzley said Warren supported many people across the community – but he’d never talk about it. Warren wasn’t a man who would take shortcuts – his motto was to “do it once and do it properly”, he said. A stand-out for Keinzley was how humble Warren stayed about his life and achievements. “He absolutely always treated people as an equal – regardless of their role in

life,” he said. South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen, who is related to Warren through his wife Julie, said Warren was one of the most “gentlemanly and astute businessmen” he had ever met. Beijen said Warren never spoke a word without it being considered, relevant, and insightful. Warren had a vast wealth of information about the district from the past 90 years, he said. At dinners, Beijen would always conspire to be seated near Warren, as the conversation was always lively and thought provoking. He said they would discuss anything from the beginnings of New Zealand’s forestry, to how many years you could get out of a Honda 90 before it collapsed beneath you, to the inadvisability of using antique brass beds as reinforcing for cattle stops. Beijen said Warren would be sorely missed by everyone who had had the luck to know him.

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Jumbo crossword ACROSS 1 Greet (7) 4 Move towards in a fighting attitude (6,2,2) 9 Tiny aperture (7) 13 Expel (4) 14 Black-and-white bird (6) 15 Reduce (6) 16 Hide (7) 19 Enormous (10) 20 Of sound or hearing (8) 21 Deluge (5) 24 Incite to try harder (4,2) 25 Abrade (6) 27 Deception, trickery (9) 32 Gifted (8) 33 Game bird (6) 34 Shake involuntarily (7) 38 Begged (8) 39 Deluded (6) 40 Well-ventilated (4) 41 Ornamental stone (5) 42 Written composition (5) 45 Fail one’s colleagues or associates by falling below their standards (3,3,4,4) 52 Etching liquids (5) 55 Unrefined (5) 56 Weaving apparatus (4) 57 Sermonise (6) 58 Caviar fish (8)

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61 Bridegroom’s attendant (4,3) 62 Extent (6) 63 Gets back (8) 66 Chess player’s call (9) 68 Perspiring (6) 69 Body shape (6) 73 Foolishness (5) 74 Coastal swamp tree (8) 76 Ostracism (10) 81 Captain (7) 82 US state (6) 83 Risqué (6) 84 Skin hole (4) 85 Three-pronged spear (7) 86 On the wrong track; very mistaken (3,3,4) 87 Temper fit (7) DOWN 1 Incorrect (5) 2 Glossy (8) 3 Stance (anag) (6) 4 Photography brown tint (5) 5 Second-hand (4) 6 Let go (7) 7 Eventual outcome (6) 8 Large woody plants (5) 10 Scheme (4) 11 Leaping athlete (7) 12 Salve (6) 17 Scientist’s workshop (10) 18 Segment (5) 22 Bread snack (8) 23 Wild (5)

24 Horizon (7) 26 Large settlement (4) 28 Spouse (7) 29 Food grain (6) 30 Firmly stuck together (6) 31 Severely criticised (6) 33 Swallows (5) 35 Sorcery (5) 36 Musical work (4) 37 Skipper’s hands (4) 43 Did duty (6) 44 Accounts check (5) 46 Love god (4) 47 Violent storm (7) 48 Specialist (6) 49 Girl’s name (5) 50 Went with (8) 51 Endemic (6) 52 Flown goods (3,7) 53 Wild goat (4) 54 Earnest (7) 59 Temporary repair (5) 60 North Briton (4) 64 Dirty mark (5) 65 Goodbye (2,6) 67 Chopper landing area (7) 68 US lawman (7) 70 Employee (6) 71 Root vegetable (6) 72 Young pig (6) 75 Tropical fruit with pink flesh (5) 77 Scrapbook (5) 78 Unit of heat (5) 79 Seabird (4) 80 Loyal (4)

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Eat n Greet: At St John’s hall, St James Union Church, 116 High St, Masterton, 11.30am for a noon start. Open to all. Come and enjoy lunch, fellowship and meet new friends. Entertainment follows lunch. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Masonic Village Hall, 35 Edith St. Contact Jane Flowerday [027] 221-1878. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Open Mic: 7.30pm start, at the Tin Hut, Tauherenikau. Belly Dance for Beginners: Featherston Community Centre. 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 370-3317/[021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call free phone 0800-373-646. Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am. Featherston: Union Church, 1.30-3.30pm. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Age Concern: Steady As You Go-Falls Prevention Class, 9.30am at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm.

FRIDAY, MARCH 19 Spontaneous Dance: Featherston Community Centre, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.304.30pm. Aratoi Exhibitions: Victor Berezovsky: Waiting at the Curb to April 5; Rob McLeod: The Banshee and The Lifeboat to May 2. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Wairarapa College gym, Cornwall St entrance, 7-9pm. Contact Hamish Macgregor [021] 259-7684 or Sam [021] 055-2113. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808. Masterton Variety Club: Practice

Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek 10am-noon, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 3770792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606. Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: 7 days, 10am2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, 9.3010.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 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 not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.304pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, MARCH 20 Hillbilly to Hardrock: 1.30-4.30pm, koha entry, Douglas Park school hall, Cole St, Masterton. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton,

open 10am-1pm. Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www.hospicewairarapa.co.nz 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. Info: parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Abby Waterson [021] 0256-6719. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: At 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Helen Waldron 379-5671. 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 behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, MARCH 21 Environment Matters: Conversations about climate, waste, water and other

environmental issues. Wild Oats Cafe [upstairs], at 10.30am. Call Alison [021] 0891-1365, Nick [021] 153-0771, Anne [022] 088-6061. Wairarapa Bonsai Club: Monthly workshop and meeting. Topic: “Mame bonsai” [very small bonsai trees]. Bring bonsai for repotting and shaping. Contact secretary Michael Davis for location of meeting [027] 314-8316. Greytown Country Market: Stella Bull Park [next to the White Swan Hotel], 10am-2pm. Call Lois Pitt [027] 3581459. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, MARCH 22 Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm at Featherston Community Centre. Call Shaun [027] 672-6249. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.40am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm, Club Carterton RSA, Broadway. Call [027] 645-0905. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322. Watercolour For Beginners: Class at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St, 10am-

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

TUESDAY, MARCH 23 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-book-loverscorner-/ Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm. Parkinson’s Hydrotherapy Class: 10.30am, at the Rec Centre Pool, Masterton $3.60 entry fee. Contact Jane Flowerday [027] 221-1878. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. We are a primarily cappella choir. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call free phone 0800-373-646. Carterton: 3 Mile, 66 High St, 9.30-11.30am. Greytown: Greytown Library, 1.30-3.30pm. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine

[0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. 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: Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet: 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. 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 the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24

Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, next to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton, open 7-9pm. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Age Concern: Exercise for Seniors 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 4060km rides. Call Irene (027) 634-9167 or Lesley (021) 299-6389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists [Caroline Percy to Mar 24], 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Sun, 11am-3pm. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Free one-on-one Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching. Drop in or call free phone 0800-373-646. Masterton: Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers with parents or caregivers, music and

movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 3088556. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet: At 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. At the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Helen Waldron 379 5671. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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noon. Call Elissa Smith [027[ 470-6528. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 1574909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa 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: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am1pm Mon-Fri. 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: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 3199814. 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 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 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

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“It is a great social time and the residents in both homes have got to know each other,” says Di. “We get lots of smiles and great interaction through playing games. “And chatting over a cuppa and a cake is a great way to end the afternoon!” Kandahar Home also hosts a combined Happy Hour on the third Friday of each month. Residents enjoy a wine or beer and are entertained by Elvis impersonator Lance Naysmith, who belts out hit songs of 50s and 60s, encouraging a few to dance and sing along.

“I love the music and dance at Happy Hour because it brings back lots of nice memories from my past. I really love Frank Sinatra’s song, ‘The Last Dance’, it gets me moving every time,” says Kandahar resident William Ackerley.

Mental challenges are also part of the mix with Kandahar Home hosting a quiz on the first Tuesday of every month with five Masterton homes competing. The winning team takes home a trophy prize for the month. There are also plans for Kandahar Home to start a regular inter-home indoor bowls competition. “We all have a little competitiveness in us at any age, so a regular challenge is exciting,” says Di. “It keeps us young!” Enliven’s Kandahar Home and Village in Lansdowne, Masterton offers retirement living, rest home and hospital care, while nearby Kandahar Court offers specialised dementia care. For more information visit www. enlivencentral.org.nz or call the friendly team on 06 370 0447.

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Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. 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, 365 Queen St.

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Jarrod Yee sets a record in the intermediate boys’ triple jump.

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Chris Cogdale Eight records fell among some outstanding individual performances at the Wairarapa secondary school athletics meet at the Colin Pugh Sports Bowl on Tuesday. Kuranui’s Jarrod Yee set records in winning the intermediate boys’ triple jump and long jump. His triple jump of 12.47m bettered the previous record by 7cm, while his long jump of 5.85m was 4cm better than the previous mark. Mia Bartlett from Wairarapa College also set two records, 33.59m in the intermediate girls’

hammer, bettering the previous mark of 33.23m, and in the javelin, with a throw of 31.78m, extending the record by 1.28m. Pippa Raleigh from St Matthew’s set a new distance of 10.37m in winning the senior girls’ triple jump, beating the old mark by 16cm. Kuranui’s Jack Lewington won the para shot put in a record 7.63m, and Waicol’s Josh Taylor broke his own para long jump record by 9cm with 4.46m. Jack Hunter from Rathkeale smashed the intermediate boys’ 800m record by almost four seconds, with a time of

two minutes, 0.4 seconds. He completed the middledistance double with victory in the intermediate boys’ 1500m. Waicol’s Matthew Rodger continued his recent good form winning the senior boys’ 100m and 200m sprint double, and Sovaia Sabutu from Waicol highlighted her massive potential with victory in the intermediate girls’ 200m and 400m. Another outstanding sprint performance came from Chanel’s Neve Meade, who won the intermediate girls’ 100m in 13.15 seconds, the fastest time of all three girls’ races over the distance.

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Opaki have come agonisingly close to making the Tennis Wairarapa Regional One Interclub final, falling one match short of sneaking into the decider. Opaki needed to win Thursday night’s fixture against Masterton by a score of 6-3 or more, but in the end had to settle for a 5-4 victory, with Masterton holding on by winning a crucial men’s doubles match. Opaki had a sniff of achieving their goal, leading 4-2 after the singles, four of which were decided in super tiebreakers. Only Masterton’s Boon Huxtable, with a 6-2 6-2 defeat of Duncan Oakley, and Belinda Day for Opaki, with a 6-1 6-0 thumping of Deb Kerr, were untroubled in the singles. Chris Davidson came from a set down to beat William Day 2-6 6-4 10-2, Stu Wyeth triumphed 6-1 2-6 10-5 over Andi Steinemann, and Geri

Liam Kerr won crucial singles and doubles matches for Masterton. PHOTO/FILE

Brooking had a tough 5-7 6-3 10-6 win over Netia Morison, to give Opaki a handy lead. Liam Kerr won a valuable point for Masterton, beating Richie Day 6-7 6-3 10-6. Brooking and Belinda Day picked up Opaki’s ﬁfth win, with a 6-3 6-3 win over Morison and Deb Kerr in the women’s doubles, while Huxtable and Rhys Hooper picked up a crucial win for Masterton, beating Oakley and Wyeth 6-3 7-6. All that remained was the second men’s doubles

between Opaki’s Davidson and Jon McNab against Steinemann and Liam Kerr. The Opaki pair won the ﬁrst set 6-3, only for the Masterton combo to bounce back and win the second set 6-4 and send the match to a super tiebreaker. Steinemann and Liam Kerr took an early break, and never looked back, winning 10-2, to book Masterton’s spot in the ﬁnal against Martinborough. POINTS Martinborough 42, Masterton 29, Opaki 28.

‘Not earning its keep’ – Chris Cogdale Sports bodies have booked about 650 hours for training sessions and games on the Memorial Park artiﬁcial turf this year, but there is scope to use the facility even more. That’s according to Wairarapa Multi Sports Stadium Trust [WMSST] operations manager Simon Ellis. “We have 650 hours, which we are pretty much at full capacity during

term time after school hours,” he said. “But it’s not earning its keep, and I don’t mean that people aren’t paying to use it, but it’s just not doing what it’s designed for. “What it isn’t used for at all is during school time, which I think is a great waste because it is ideal for kids to do stuﬀ, and I would like to think that most schools and daycare centres have a space for some sort of

physical activity.” Ellis said he had been in contact with several schools and with Tracey Shepherd at REAP, who has emailed the group of daycare heads, and asked if they were interested in using the facility. “I want to let as many people know that this is a facility which is available for a wide number of uses, and we’ve invested money in it to make sure it’s as safe to use as it can be.”

operations manager says Mexted Sports Turf has deep cleaned the turf, relocated the rubber that had migrated to the sides, and repaired some minor damaged areas. WMSST are now just waiting for Sport NZ certiﬁcation. Ellis said that school sports days, or daycare activity days would be ideal events during the school day. He said he is also working closely with Sport WellingtonWairarapa with their

focus on ‘play’, which is unstructured and basically just kids having fun. “I’m not worried if it’s 15 kids playing football or rugby, I’m just as interested if it’s 15 kids having egg and spoon races or sack races.” WMSST chairman Dick Davison said the allweather surface makes the ground ideal for many uses, and he wants to see it used more. “Wouldn’t it be nice

where it sits just to see kids there and does tearing around absolutely out there, nothing. kicking “I don’t some sort think this of ball, and community sometimes really it will be understands organised, that this is sometimes it available, won’t be, but and people who cares think it’s a exactly what WMSST chairman Dick Davison wants to see more rugby ground, they do?” use of Memorial Park. whatever, he said. but this a “It community asset.” wouldn’t matter if it As for the ground’s rained just three hours main use during the before because this winter sports season turf is capable of being with rugby and football available, and there are sharing the ground, large chunks of time

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MARCH 20 -21

Only just over a week to go till Relay For Life 2021.

A BIG THANK YOU to all our participants who are working hard to raise funds for this event - we can’t wait to see you all on the course.

It’s a chance to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones and be part of a huge community event which raises money for Wairarapa cancer services.

Ellis is working hard to avoid clashes of key events, such as a double booking which resulted in a Wairarapa-Bush Heartland rugby game being moved to Carterton last October. “There are some clashes at the peak of the season, in July and August, when everyone wants to use it on Tuesdays and Thursdays,” Ellis said. “In the calendar, I’ve tried to cater for the unforeseen, such as progress in various competitions, but the organisations seem quite happy to work together.”

Crying out to be used ... Memorial Park’s artiÿ cial turf is a lonely sight for much of the time. PHOTOS/FILE

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to join us for 20 March at 3pm at ClarevilLe A&P showgrounds & to open the 2021 Relay for Life event.

Wairarapa Cancer Society is now looking for cancer survivors who would like to add their handprint to the survivor’s banner. You can pop into the Cancer Society in Masterton, opposite the Hospital or add your print to the banner at the Survivors’ afternoon tea before Relay for Life begins. More than 100 survivors are expected to take part in the opening ceremony, walking the first lap behind the banner following a piper.

The Cancer Society is selling candle bags for $5 to anyone who wants to decorate a bag to be lit at Relay for Life in memory of a loved one. BAGS AVAILABLE FROM: Cancer Society or Property Brokers, Masterton.

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