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Farewell

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Remembering top athlete

Iconic tree chain sawed

Wairarapa is the driest place in New Zealand, with some parts bordering on drought conditions. Worst impacted is coastal Wairarapa, and it may be dire straits for the farming community over summer, Castlepoint Station manager Jacques Reinhardt said. Full story P17.

Sir Peter Snell, the three-time Olympic champion and one of the best middle-distance runners the world has seen, died on December 12, aged 80. Born in Opunake, Sir Peter died in his hometown of Dallas, Texas. He had ties to Wairarapa – his mother was born in Carterton and his father born in Eketahuna. Full story P24.

It served as a Rugby World Cup flagpole and was one of Wairarapa’s most iconic Christmas features – but “vandals” with a chainsaw turned the Masterton Castlepoint Rd pine tree into a life-threatening hazard. The 20-metre tree came toppling down across the road, narrowly missing a couple in their car, after it was chain sawed down in an act of vandalism. Full story P26.

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A five-year-old boy was struck by a vehicle when attempting to cross the road to get to the McJorrow Park playground on Tuesday, December 10. He received serious injuries and was reported to be “bruised from top to bottom” but in a stable condition in Wellington Hospital a few days later. The Cameron Crescent community has held longlasting concerns about cars travelling too fast in the area where the incident occurred, on what locals call the “courtesy crossing”.

A large trailer load and 10 fadge sacks of pea straw were taken from a Greytown resident’s garden and removed for burning by Biosecurity New Zealand. Fortunately, samples taken at the site showed “no sign of the weevil or larvae”. In August 2016 under section 131 of the Biosecurity Act 1993, the Wairarapa region right up to Pahiatua was designated a pest control area for pea-weevil. Full story P34.

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A blooming marvellous effort Hayley Gastmeier Jacqui and Alastair Sutherland at Whangaimoana have been growing and donating daffodils for the Cancer Society since Daffodil Day began in 1989. Each year, with their band of helpers, they pick and deliver thousands of flowers to Masterton for bunching and then they are sold for charity. Jacqui and Alastair are two of many hardworking volunteers acknowledged in a new book that celebrates Wairarapa’s 30-year history of Daffodil Day, the Cancer Society’s main annual fundraiser which funds services that supports people living in the community affected by cancer. The book, Thanks a Bunch, released on International Volunteer Day (December 5), pays tribute to hundreds of people who have been involved with raising money for Wairarapa Cancer Society through growing, picking, bunching, and selling the yellow flowers, which the charity says are “a symbol of hope”. Jan McLaren, a Cancer Society volunteer, spent six months researching and writing the book. It features many photographs and comments from key people involved with the cause. “The book tells the story of a highly organised, smooth operation with a cast of thousands.” Jan said the concept started with a conversation with Wairarapa Cancer Society centre manager Jacinta Buchanan, who wanted to celebrate the work of volunteers and their contribution to the charity. “I talked first to Pip Murdoch and Jane McKenzie who have coordinated the growers, pickers and bunchers for the last 10 years,” Jan said. “Jane and Pip get the show on the road each year contacting people willing to donate and pick flowers

– sometimes in the rain and mud. “Jane coordinates the growers and pickers while Pip organises the bunchers and the premises where they arrange the flowers – it’s usually a vacant cold shop with a concrete floor, so the daffodils don’t wilt – the volunteers know how to dress for the occasion.” Jan said the book touches on growers from all over the region, and regrettably she could not mention them all. From Rangitumau (Masterton) to Fernside (Featherston), there are 55-60 growers who supply more than 30,000 flowers each year. “Pip has a list of around 20 pickers and 25 bunchers who prepare the flowers for distribution to businesses throughout Wairarapa,” Jan said. “Then on Daffodil Day an army of sellers head for the streets to sell flowers and merchandise and knock on doors for donations. None of this is weather dependent – they are out in the elements, rain or snow. “They pick in muddy paddocks or sit on windy streets with rugs and water bottles. “Some have been involved for 30 years like Pat Hamilton in Featherston, and June Sugrue and Jenny Drusianic in Greytown.” Jan said Rotary and Lions clubs, schools, businesses, and church groups contributed to the cause in one way or another, as did the Carterton RSA, with some members in their 90s still taking part in the street appeal. “The book is their story and is a celebration of a truly incredible fundraising effort.” ANZ Bank has been the principal sponsor of the fundraiser since 1990 and local staff raise around $6000 each year. This year more than $50,000 was raised from the Wairarapa-wide appeal. Jacinta said 2019 marked 35 years of support to

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the community from Wairarapa Cancer Society. “We decided to acknowledge all those wonderful people who have assisted in making Daffodil Day such a unique event in Wairarapa by dedicating a book to all who have helped over the years. “It particularly focuses on growers, suppliers, bunches, pickers, collectors, and marketers of daffodils. “We presented each Wairarapa town Daffodil Day coordinator with a copy of the book to recognise their contribution. ANZ, our

major sponsor for Daﬀodil Day, also received a copy. “It’s impossible to acknowledge everyone pictorially but in the book we express our gratitude to all our committed volunteers who turn up year after year with energy and enthusiasm.” Jacinta acknowledged Jan who volunteered her time to work on the book, and Bruce Levy, who provided many of the photographs featured inside. • Copies of the book can be ordered through the Cancer Society Wairarapa.

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Spreading cheer with some baked goodies St Patrick’s School children took to the streets to hand out home-made baking as a way of wishing the community a Merry Christmas. Pupils aged 7-9 from the McKenna Syndicate split up into groups last Thursday to share the cookies and slices they had made themselves in class. Lachlan Booth said, “we’re giving out free bundles of chocolate and stuff to people in the community that we see and we just like give them out to some people to wish them a Merry Christmas”. Teacher Alyson Potter said it was about giving back, and teaching the children socialising skills. The children chimed, “we’re using eye contact,

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speaking clearly, using a big voice and smiling”. Lucas said they had some help with baking recipes. “We had an adult that

told us the instructions.” Times-Age reporters were treated to some of the baking and agreed the pupils had talent in the kitchen.

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Tree brings people together Continued from page 1 affected in the major flooding event in early December 2018. “I’m giving back to the community because I got flooded and I had a lot of people coming forward to help me out.” The women said knitting the granny squares had been a nostalgic experience, with Taralee Freeman adding that she incorporated a Kiwiana feel to some of her squares, drawing inspiration from childhood memories such as eating Neapolitan icecream. The Christmas tree is made up of 120 large crocheted squares and hundreds more baby ones. Taralee said members of WORN specialised in a diverse range of crafts, from hide tanning to tailoring, and spinning and weaving, Taralee is a full-time

artist, who this year had an outfit feature in the White Section at WOW, the World of WearableArt. Community group Fab Feathy spokesperson Jack Sheppard said it was fantastic to see the tree project bringing people together. “It’s great to see different people from the community come together and build something for the community and display and exhibit it in the ‘Squircle’ – this is what real community spirit is about.” Featherston Community Board gave WORN a $500 grant to put towards material costs and the South Wairarapa District Council gave the group permission to put the tree in the town square. South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen said he thought the tree was fabulous. “Love it. It’s yet another great attraction for Featherston and shows

what can be achieved when people work together. “Well done to all those involved.” FCB chair Mark Shepherd said the tree was unique and it was “very cool” that residents of the town had made it. “It’s definitely very eye-catching. People will stop and have a look and it will hopefully attract people driving through to pull over, have a look and maybe grab coffee or lunch at the same time.” Mark said it was great to see a community group leading its own initiative that enhanced Featherston. WORN member Mary Bennett said getting creative with other people was good for wellbeing. “Craft is another alternative to sitting at home feeling sorry for yourself – get creative.” WORN Featherston Cloth Collective meet 10am-2pm every Friday at the Featherston Community Centre. New members are welcome. The group’s moto is: Sewing, sharing skills, upcycling fabric – one garment at a time.

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2020 vision tested, about to be realised Comment

Mike Osborne I recall back in the 90s there were organisations that talked about their 2020 Vision. It was a cute pun and all sorts of grandiose goals and objectives were set. Well, hello, 2020 is on our doorstep. The third decade of the ﬁrst century, of the third millennium AD, is about to commence. Can you remember the last century? That was when the people were smart and the phones were dumb. Back then, people honoured their food by ﬁrst saying grace instead of posting it on Instagram – #mince #toast. Then, 2004 brought us the great time waster Facebook. Apparently, I don’t have enough “friends”. Facebook continually suggests people to me who I might like to friend. Then again, Facebook has ruled that the maximum number of friends you can have is 5000.

Does any one person care about what 5000 other people are having for their breakfast? Yet they would feel that 5000 people are dying to know their breakfast details? Asymmetric friendship? It’s not new, but now it’s even more so. Curiously, Facebook suggested a friend to me the day after that person heckled me with a pejorative term that ends in “wit” at a public meeting. How about if Facebook’s invasive artificial intelligence worked out what my weaknesses are (pretty easy) or my interests and suggested friends that were strong in my areas of weakness or who supplied interesting content and links to the stuff I love. Won’t happen. All they want is clicks, especially on ads. The year 2013 said it all, literally (sorry, it’s now an irksome filler du jour), when “selfie” was dubbed Word of the Year by the

doyen of dictionaries, the Oxford. Two years later, 2015, we uploaded 24 billion selfies to the Google Photos app. Now I’m no expert on narcissism, but I do know who I really, really like. It’s not all of us, some people post way more selfies than others – yes, you know who you are. In 2019, the Word of the Year, I think it’s possibly cheating as it’s two words, is “climate emergency” (tiny.cc/WOTY2019). According to them, “The Oxford Word of the Year is a word or expression shown through usage evidence to reflect the ethos, mood, or preoccupations of the passing year, and have lasting potential as a term of cultural significance.” By September, “climate emergency” was 100 times more common in usage than at the start of the year. So, what might that mean for the next 20 years? We could split hairs over the word “emergency” until we, too late, conclude we’re in one. Have a great Christmas, New Year, and holiday season. See you in 2020.

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having fun, he said. “It’s a really nice reward.” Rimu teacher Rebekah Mehrtens said there were many hours put in to get the track ﬁt for purpose. She said it took a long time for Conwell and his co-workers to get the lumps, shapes and angles right. Then would pack the dirt and test it themselves. Only after they got it right did they lay asphalt. “Now it’s just used all the time.” She said the pupils were showing great responsibility for

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In the Christmas spirit

Christmas for me is when the house smells like pine needles. Every year, growing up, my mum would take my two sisters and I out to choose a new decoration for the tree, which dad would pick up from the local petrol station. We’d decorate it together and on Christmas Eve, we could choose one present each to open before the big day. I know I’m lucky to have these memories, because, for many, December is not a time for getting sentimental. Many people out there will be finding it hard right now, with the financial pressures this time of year brings. Earlier this month, Children’s Commissioner Andrew Becroft released the annual Child Poverty Monitor. The report paints a sobering picture of inequality, with the New Zealand Maori Council calling the statistics “appalling for a first world nation”. The council is calling on the government to do more, a stance also taken by Becroft.

Piece of mind

Hayley Gastmeier “Every child in Aotearoa New Zealand deserves to have the opportunity and support they need to live a good life,” he said following the report’s release. “But some families can’t keep up with the everincreasing costs of daily living, like rent and putting food on the table.” This is evident in Wairarapa, as Lyn Tankersley, of Masterton Foodbank, explains on Midweek’s front page. She was holding back tears as she described to me the level of need she saw in our community – a need that was getting worse each year. Becroft said 148,000 children living in Kiwi households were “doing it really tough”. “That’s a city bigger than Dunedin, full of children whose families can’t afford the basics like having

enough to eat, sturdy shoes, and warm clothes.” According to the report, 20 per cent of New Zealand households with the highest incomes get 42 per cent of the total income. Whereas, the lowest 20 per cent receive only seven per cent. No wonder there are a lot of families who can’t afford to make a big deal of Christmas. Thankfully, there are organisations in Wairarapa like the foodbank, and fantastic initiatives such as Pack the Bus, Wairarapa Shoebox Christmas, and Sending Love, ensuring no one goes without or is forgotten on the day.If you can spare a dollar or two this Christmas, why not consider giving to a charity or organisation that helps those less fortunate. Meri Kirihimete everyone. The Midweek will be back on January 8.

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CUTIES OF THE WEEK

Is he here yet? Nathaniel Johnson, Ann and Graham Voice’s grandson, waiting patiently. PHOTO/RACHELLE JOHNSON

Skip, of Carterton, trying to spell CAT.

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STEVE’S FAREWELL SALE STEVE IS RETIRING AFTER 8 ½ YEARS Steve has sold 100’s of fireplaces over the years and before he leaves’ he’s having a Farewell Sale on Fireplaces. So come in and haggle with Steve and get the best deal you can on a fireplace. Beat the crowd and get your fireplace now.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, December 18, 2019 A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE

ARATOI KEEPERS

Anne Nelson The climate crisis is a challenge we cannot aﬀord to ignore. It calls on each of us to minimise our carbon footprint – and we need to start doing this as soon as we can. We can reduce our emissions by introducing changes to our lifestyles, over time, in areas where it will make a diﬀerence. One of these areas is vehicles and driving.

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Let’s go down a size

When we think of oﬀ-road vehicles like SUVs and utes, we get an image of the outdoors and a way of life that we value deeply. However, these heavier vehicles are often used for everyday driving (the classic example being dropping the kids at school). In recent years marketing has increased their popularity enormously: SUVs are more heavily advertised than any other car type and now dominate the global market. Two-thirds of New Zealand-new vehicles today are SUVs or utes. The impact of this trend on carbon emissions has been enormous. If SUV drivers were a nation, they would now rank seventh in the world for emissions. This is despite improvements in fuel economy in new vehicles in recent years.

What can we do about this?

• If you’re drawn to SUVs or utes, think about whether you really need one. A smaller vehicle might meet your needs just as well – and you can ﬁt a lot of people and things into them. • If you’d only need the SUV or ute a couple of times a year – for example, for towing or the family holiday – then think about whether you could share, rent or borrow for those occasions. • If you do choose an SUV for everyday driving,

We can reduce our emissions with lifestyle changes. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

consider going electric. There are some highspec options on the market – and you’ll eliminate your fuel costs. • If you own a ute and use it on your farm or for your business, think about whether you can afford to have a second vehicle for your road trips (although make sure it actually does have lower emissions than the ute – or is electric). • When buying any vehicle, look for low emissions and fuel efficiency. This is likely to mean choosing the most recent model you can afford. The Rightcar website is a handy resource: https:// rightcar.govt.nz/ and of course you can also use Google.

How to drive smarter

In a petrol/diesel vehicle, you can reduce your emissions by up to 20 per cent by adopting a ‘fuel eﬃcient’ driving style. This simply means getting into the habit of gentle acceleration and braking. Other things that make a diﬀerence are slowing down on the open road, keeping your tyres at the right pressure and getting your vehicle serviced regularly.

Planning your trips

Did you know that 50 per cent of car trips in New Zealand are less than 3.5km? You can reduce

emissions and save fuel by combining some of those trips. Here are some ideas: • Park in a central spot in town then walk to the places you need to go, rather than driving from one to the other. • Carpool with other parents for the school run – or organise a ‘walking school bus’ in the summer. • Do all your jobs in town together, perhaps once a week, instead of popping into town often. • Now it’s summer, try walking or biking sometimes, instead of taking the car...

Rethinking your commute

If you drive over the hill for work, then see if you can take one car off the road by offering a ride to someone else who is also driving. Better still, start taking the train – it’s much more relaxing than driving in peak traffic and you can spend the time being productive, catching up with friends or just having a snooze. Or think about going electric – an early model Nissan Leaf would do the trip and you’ll recoup your vehicle cost in fuel savings. • In the next instalment we’ll discuss electric vehicles. • You can read these articles on Facebook – follow @climatechangewairarapa

HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A SAFE NEW YEAR TO OUR DOGGY COMMUNITY Now that the silly season is upon us, a few handy hints for keeping our canine companions happy: y Never give a dog as a Christmas gift unless it has been requested (and responsible adults are onboard with the idea). y Involve the recipient in choosing the dog – after all, they will be together for the next 15 years. y Consider lifestyle, accommodation, finances and time – the biggest demand will be time. y Be careful with doors and gates over Christmas – and remember, not everyone will be as dogminded as you. y Don’t over-feed your dog during the festive period and remember: chocolate is poisonous to dogs. Consider giving a dog a home? Visit the SPCA website at www.spca.nz/centre/masterton-centre or phone them on 0800 467 732 to see the dogs currently available for adoption. We are Local Government WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

Thinking of Whakaari Aratoi’s thoughts go out to the people and communities aﬀected by the Whakaari eruption. This artwork by Gregory O’Brien is held in the Aratoi Wairarapa Museum

of Art and History collection – Gregory O’Brien, Whakaari (White Island) obscured by seabirds (2014), etching, aquatint, 6/20, Gift of a private donor.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Resource centre giving back Wairarapa Resource Centre is thanking the community for its 2019 support by giving all items in stock away for next to nothing. Centre manager Trudy Jones said items would either be free or $1 on December 18-20 (Wednesday-Friday). “After another wonderful year we have decided to take the opportunity and give back to the community and say thank you, like an early Christmas present.”

All small items – clothing, books, and toys – are free. All large items – couches, drawers, beds – are $1. Trudy said all the proﬁts would be donated to the foodbank. “All year long people give to us so we wanted to give back.” The centre is open from 9am to 2pm. There will be no holds, laybys, or deliveries.

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december UPDATE A few reminders….

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Christmas is nearly upon us! I hope you will all manage to get some rest and relaxation over the holiday break, taking some time with your family and friends. Please spare a thought for those working on essential and emergency services, and volunteers, for their continued dedication to keeping us all happy and safe during this period. There’s still a lot to do here at Council, between now and when we close

at noon on Christmas Eve. Fixing district’s water infrastructure remains our top priority during this period. Urgent work continues to ensure clean, clear and safe drinking water for all our towns. Merry Christmas to you all. Drive safely and get home to your family. You’ll hear from me in the New Year.

Alex Beijen MAYOR

WAIHINGA CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND OPEN The new kids’ playground at the Waihinga Centre is ‘open for play’. Many thanks and congratulations to the Friends of the Waihinga Centre Project and all those in the community involved in making this play park a reality. The water play area will open once the water restrictions are lifted.

This year the Council Offices will be closed from 12pm on Tuesday 24 December till 8am 6 January 2020. Also, please be aware of statutory close-down periods for processing resource consent and building consent applications, LIMs and liquor licences. Give us a ring if you need more information - 06 306 9611.

Recycling

There is often a lot more recycling than usual this time of year. For those with kerbside collection, check your booklet or wairecycle.co.nz/collection for collection date changes due to public holidays, for rubbish and recycling. Excess recycling can be dropped at any of the district’s recycling or transfer stations free of charge.

FREE Swimming pools

Our three pools in Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston are open and FREE to enjoy, and with extended hours this year. Daily opening hours and further information at http://www.swdc.govt.nz/ swimming-pools.

WATER RESTRICTIONS With a long, hot summer likely, water restrictions are in place all over Wairarapa. Martinborough is currently on the highest level of restrictions – a total outdoor water ban. In the other towns, outdoor watering is alternate days only, and higher levels of restrictions are likely to follow. Restrictions will be advertised on our website, by public notice and radio.

GREYTOWN’S WATER GET UV TREATMENT The temporary UV treatment container is being installed in the Memorial Park carpark, near the existing water treatment plant. Council is committed to a multi-barrier treatment approach for all drinking water supplies, and this is an important step in achieving that.

THANK YOU FOR HELPING ‘PACK THE BUS’ A big thank you to all the schools, businesses and individuals who donated gifts to those in need. Special thanks to Craggy Range for 800 Santa sacks from their ‘A Children’s Christmas Foundation’.

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Driest place in NZ Wairarapa’s coast is “extremely dry”. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV

Emily Ireland Wairarapa is the driest place in New Zealand, with some parts bordering on drought conditions. Worst impacted is coastal Wairarapa, and it may be dire straits for the farming community over summer, according to Castlepoint Station manager Jacques Reinhardt. With an annual rainfall of just 673mm out at Castlepoint Station this year, compared with 1370mm in 2017, “reserves aren’t in the soil waterwise”, Reinhardt said. The long-term average annual rainfall is 1050mm. Adding to the problem is an average windspeed of 42.5kmh over October and November, creating drier conditions. “It’s at a point where we are trying to get down to the bottom wintering stock numbers and trying to get through the summer.” He said the station’s summer crops were also not well established which would cause further “major issues”. National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa) meteorologist Seth Carrier said for the past few weeks, a hotspot had been declared for coastal Wairarapa. Persistent hotspot regions have the potential to develop into drought, according to Niwa. Soil conditions along Wairarapa’s coast have been labelled “extremely dry” on the New Zealand Drought Index. It is the only place in New Zealand with that severity. Further inland in Wairarapa, the soil is labelled as “very dry”, and “dry”. Reinhardt said if there wasn’t decent rainfall by

Wairarapa is the driest place in New Zealand, according to Niwa. IMAGE/NIWA

New Year’s Day, “we’re going to have to make some more big moves”. “We’ve had people praying, people dancing for the rain – I might have to start myself.” Carrier said there was a chance of rain next week, but that it would be unlikely to alleviate the problem. He said westerly wind ﬂow predicted for December and January would result in further dry conditions, but that there would be a northeasterly turn from the middle of January “which would likely mean some good news in terms of getting rainfall”. “If we’re going to make a summer recovery, it’s likely to be in the second half of summer.” Wairarapa Federated Farmers president William Beetham said if the dry spell continued, “it will be a real concern for farmers”. “The biggest impact we’re noticing right now is the ability to shift store lambs. “A lot of the guys who would normally buy those lambs to grow them out further are not buying at this point of time because

it’s dry and the crops aren’t quite ready.” He said dairy farmers were slightly down on production. “As it gets drier, they’re going to have to consider more supplementary feed, or drying cows oﬀ earlier.” Fortunately, a lot of concern was alleviated by “very high product prices at the moment”, he said. Arable farmers were also concerned, Beetham said. “If we do start to get rain, a lot of those crops will recover, and we will get reasonable yield. “If we do get reasonable rain over the next month, that will carry farmers through – that’s the biggest thing.” He said by mid-January, if there was not enough rain, it would be very diﬃcult for farmers. “Dairy farmers will have to bring in supplements, we’ll start to see irrigation restrictions, and we will also see sheep and beef farmers struggling to shift stock and crops just won’t grow. “If [the dry spell] continues for another month, it will be a big concern “Farmers are really watching that long-term outlook closely.”

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Dazzling in the negatives Sky Watch

Nick Sault Given a clear night tonight and that you are reading your Midweek on publication day, you can get to see one of the brightest passages of the International Space Station (ISS) that I can remember seeing. It should shine at magnitude -3.8 (that is negative 3.8) and I’ll explain that a bit below. So, get outside not later than 9.25pm to orient yourself. The ISS will appear above the northwest horizon after 9.28pm. In 2-1/2 minutes it will climb high into the north-east sky, and then start to dip down towards the east, disappearing after another 3-1/2 minutes. Okay, that magnitude.

It’s a weird system for measuring the visual brightness of objects in the sky. Most of the stars go from 0 to 28, the lower numbers are brightest. Magnitude 6 is considered the limit for the unaided eye, after which they are called telescopic objects. You’ll need the Hubble telescope to see magnitude 28. But there are a number of objects brighter than 0, and these are given negative numbers (I told you it is weird). These objects include four of the brighter stars – Sirius, Canopus, Alpha Centauri and Arcturus, the planet Mars when at its brightest, the planets Jupiter and Venus, and of course the moon and the sun.

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Also, some very bright meteors and comets show up with negative numbers from time to time. With the disappearance of the Iridium communication satellites, ISS is the only satellite that currently can shine with negative magnitude. We are fortunate to be able to compare this transit of ISS with a couple of other objects that have negative magnitude. Around 9.30pm this evening, Venus should be setting in the west, following the sun down. The ISS should appear as bright as Venus, maybe even brighter as Venus will be diving into twilight. Venus can reach magnitude -4. Now look on the

completely opposite horizon. Sirius, the visually brightest star in the sky, has risen in the east. Its magnitude is -1.4, but should be outshone by the ISS, if they have got the prediction correct. Have a look and judge for yourself. The ISS will be in the sky for about six minutes. Of course, our major heavenly

activity this week is the summer solstice. This Sunday (December 22) will see the longest period of daylight. Our half of this wonderful big blue sphere we call Earth will be tilted its maximum 23.5 degrees to the sun. Get out and enjoy that longest day (weather permitting) and have a wonderful holiday all round.

A summer sunrise in Wairarapa. PHOTO/NICK SAULT

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Start your Christmas with Gilbert & Sullivan! Forget the shopping and come and enjoy the fun and laughter, where all the favourite tunes will be sung in an hour of pure delight! This is the same set that was played in Gilbert's House in Harrow, to great acclaim.

NOMINATIONSNOWOPEN Nominations for the 2020 Charles Rooking Carter Awards are now open. This biennial awards night is Cartertonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chance to celebrate all the amazing individuals, groups and business achievements of our ever growing town. For a nomination form please go to www.cdc.govt.nz or pop in to either the Carterton Events Centre, or the Carterton District Council Office.

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SWIMMING BATHS All pools are closed Christmas Day Featherston and Greytown opening days and hours Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1pm - 7:30pm Tuesday and Thursday 1pm - 5.30pm Saturday and Sunday 11am - 7:30pm Martinborough opening days and hours Monday to Friday 1pm - 7.30pm Saturday and Sunday 11am - 7.30pm RECYLING STATIONS AND MARTINBOROUGH TRANSFER STATION All Recycling and Transfer Stations are closed Christmas and New Year’s Days Outside of Christmas and New Year’s Days, all standard operating days and times are maintained for Featherston, Greytown, Pirinoa, and Martinborough. REFUSE AND RECYCLING COLLECTION Collection days for Greytown remain the same: Greytown Tuesday Collection days for Martinborough and Featherston will be a day later: Martinborough will be collected Thursday 26 December and 2 January instead of Wednesday 25 December and 1 January Featherston will be collected Friday 27 December and 3 January instead of Thursday 26 December and 2 January Rural (coastal) collection dates over the holiday period are as follows: 23, 28 and 30 December 2019 4, 10, 17, 24 and 31 January 2020 SERVICE ENQUIRIES (Public holidays and after hours) Ph: (06) 306 9611 For all additional information and any updated advice on water restrictions please check our website: www.swdc.govt.nz For information on fire restrictions and latest fire conditions please check with Fire Emergency New Zealand on: www.checkitsalright.nz

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to seek feedback to help shape the 2020 season. Netball Wairarapa Board chair Geordie McCallum said the board was conscious it oversaw a large region with close to 1500 registered players each year. “To do a good job we need to understand the diverse needs and interests of this community. “The consultation

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Scott Cottier, Netball Wairarapa’s new general manager. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

in 2019 with an end of season survey and meeting with the club delegates is the start of a focus on being community led and making netball a positive experience for our players, supporters, and coaches.” Netball Wairarapa acknowledges that to play netball in the evenings requires upgrades to the lighting on all playing courts, and the need for a clear cancellation policy, which is to be implemented prior to the start of the 2020 season. Having the cafe open to provide snacks, dinner and takeaway options was also important at that time of day. The upcoming netball season sees the end of Monday and Friday night netball, which allows the facility to be utilised on those evenings by other codes. Junior netball is to take place on Tuesday evenings with years 1-4 commencing February 19 and finishing April 7, and years 5-8 commencing May 5. All senior and premier netball will be played on a Saturday with Premier One and Premier Reserve games played at 12pm and 1.30pm each week.

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Netball Wairarapa is looking forward to the 2020 season, with the appointment of Scott Cottier to the newly created general manager role. The appointment comes at an exciting time of change for Netball Wairarapa, which earlier this year successfully put forward a proposal to the Bring it to Colombo Trust to take over ownership and management of the newly built Wairarapa Trust House Netball Centre, at Colombo Rd in Masterton. Netball Wairarapa would like to acknowledge the work of the Bring it to Colombo Trust, the funding agencies, and the community businesses and individuals that have supported the project and turned many people’s dreams into reality. The creation of the general manager role was part of the proposal to future proof the organisation and facility, and to ensure strong leadership and community engagement for years to come. Netball Wairarapa undertook consultation with its community at the end of the 2019 season

Exciting changes for netballers next year

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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP

HE TĀKAI KŌRERO MAI I WHAKAORIORI MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the tragic events on Whakaari/White Island last week. My thoughts are with all those affected including friends and family overseas. It has been a busy year for Masterton District Council. Over the weekend just gone we celebrated significant investments in the lido pool and the cricket grandstand at Queen Elizabeth Park. Both these assets have great significance in our community and I’m proud to see refurbishments completed. Of course, this year we’ve also been through an election and are well and truly into the core Council business for a new triennium. Top of mind is, of course, a decision on Masterton’s Town Hall. The Council will make a decision on this early next year. It’s one of the biggest decisions we will make

so it’s important we gather as much information as possible. That’s why we’re spending the summer getting out and asking our community whether they are willing to pay for a facility, the importance of the façade and, if we do invest, what should be included in a shared multi-purpose facility. Also on the agenda is the rollout of water meters, how we manage Henley Lake and reviewing speed limits across our district’s roads. Just like 2019, next year is shaping up to be a busy one with lots of great projects and infrastructure renewals on the horizon. I urge you all to enjoy some rest and relaxation over the holiday period. Look after yourselves, look after each other and we’ll see you in the New Year.

PARTNERSHIP DELIVERS COMMUNITY ASSET The unveiling of two new beautiful pou in a new park area on Cameron Crescent, was the culmination of a Council partnership with the Eastside Community Group. The Eastside Community Group has also supported young people from the community to refurbish the Council land that had remained unused for years. In the latest addition the Council sourced two old power poles for carvers at Te Pātukituki

-- Wayne Pitau, Francis McNally-Te Maari, and Trevor Simmonds -- to transform. It was tough work, with multiple chisels broken on the hard Australian Jarrah wood. The results however, are spectacular. The park, which backs on to the Colombo Road netball courts, is designed to become a place of quiet reflection. The 7am ceremony brought out a good crowd from the community to celebrate the unveiling.

SHARED COMMUNITY SPACES Bringing Masterton Together The biggest decision facing this Council is the subject of one of the most significant engagement and consultation processes Council has undertaken.

y A ‘Have your say hub’ is now part of the Queen Street council office -come in for a chat and make your feelings known

Yes – we’re talking about the future of the old Town Hall, closed in 2016 after it was found to be earthquake prone.

y Council staff will be out and about at community events over the summer holidays

There have been two previous consultations about the buildings, but now we’re wanting to know some pretty specific details, like how much people value the façade of the building, and how much they would be willing to pay for a multi-purpose civic centre.

y We’ll also be engaging with children at some of the school holiday programmes to get views from future ratepayers.

We want to be sure that we get the views of current ratepayers and even possible future ratepayers before making a decision that could have an impact on rates for many years to come. There are plenty of ways to have your say: y An online survey is live on: mastertown.nz

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All of the information gathered over the next couple of months will help inform the Council’s understanding of a preferred option, which we will formally consult on early next year. Earlier in 2019 the Council refined seven options for what to do with the current building down to three: each option has a different price tag. To demolish it will cost about $2 million and to build a new civic centre will cost between $15.5m to $16.5m. To retain the 1950s façade and build a facility connected to it will cost between $15m and $16m.

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DECEMBER 2019 HAKIHEA 2019 HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS

POOL OPENS WITH A SPLASH Mayor Lyn Patterson was delighted to make a splash at the official opening of the revamped Lido pool at the Trust House Recreation Centre on Saturday – and she got a lot of help from others taking a dip as part of a free swimming day. Masterton District Council has installed a PVC liner to eliminate leakage from cracks in the concrete pool, as well as upgrading the system to capture water lost through the overflow channels along the side of the pool. The work also included replacing all the piping for the Lido pool, a process that enables it to

be filled and maintained independently from the diving pool. It was a busy Saturday for the Mayor who later in the day opened the refurbished histoirc cricket grandstand in Queen Elizabeth Park. Work on the grandstand seating and long room is now complete, with new changing rooms and amenities to be completed by mid-January. After the opening, a free outdoor screening of classic Christmas movie Home Alone attracted hundreds.

MASTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL OFFICE CLOSED FROM 12 noon Tuesday 24 December 2019 RE-OPENS 8am Monday 6 January 2020 Our after-hours call centre will remain open for items needing urgent attention - 06 378 7752.

MASTERTON LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES CLOSED FROM 12 noon Tuesday 24 December 2019 RE-OPENS 10am Monday 6 January 2020

ANIMAL SERVICES AND POUND CLOSED Weekends (as per usual) and all public holidays. Pound open for collections by arrangement (as per usual) on non-statutory weekdays between 24 December and 6 January.

RECREATION CENTRE CLOSED FROM 6pm Tuesday 24 December 2019 RE-OPENS 8am Thursday 26 December 2019 ALTERED HOURS: 26 December to 5 January, 8am – 6pm Fitness classes will stop from 22 December and resume 6 January 2020. Swim Tangaroa will stop from 22 December and resume 13 January 2020.

RUBBISH AND RECYCLING COLLECTION NO COLLECTIONS Christmas Day or New Year’s Day After these days, collection for rest of the week is delayed by one day.

IF IT SCRUNCHES, IT’S NOT RECYCLABLE Summer is the busiest time of year for recycling with about 94,000 kilograms recycled from Masterton households every week. It’s also the busiest time of year for recycling contamination - with things that can’t be recycled ending up in recycling bins. A friendly reminder that all your glass should go in your green or maroon recycling bins. Only plastic, paper, cardboard, tins and cans should go into your wheelie bin. Now…plastics. Unfortunately we still don’t have an option for recycling what we call ‘soft plastics’ – essentially anything that you can scrunch in your hand. That includes cling film, plastic packaging and rubbish bags. While you can still put these in your recycling bin (because we hope a market will open up) we are sorting this at the transfer station and it ultimately ends up in landfill.

WATER CONSERVATION Garden sprinkling is now limited to alternate days for Masterton residents as Masterton District Council responds to reduced flows in the Waingawa River. The restriction was triggered when the river, the source of Masterton’s drinking water, fell below 2,000 litres per second. At present, handheld hoses may continue to be used on all days. The restriction on sprinkler use will remain in place until the end of summer, with a complete sprinkler ban possible if river flow rates fall below 1,300 l/s. All watering would be prohibited if flows fall below 1,100 l/s. Under the current sprinkler restriction, houses with even numbers can use sprinklers on even days of the month, with odd days for odd numbers.

MASTERTON TRANSFER STATION CLOSED Christmas Day and New Year’s Day ALTERED HOURS: Thursday 26 December, 10am-4pm Thursday 2 January, 10am-4pm

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Peter Snell in Masterton The death of champion New Zealand athlete Peter Snell in Texas over the weekend, reminded Gareth Winter from the Wairarapa Archive of the time Snell raced on Queen Elizabeth Park in the ‘Golden Mile’. In the early 1960s New Zealand athletics was going through a golden period. Largely as a result of the new distance training system devised by Arthur Lydiard, a group of Auckland-based runners were taking the world by storm. Murray Halberg had achieved fame in Rome, winning the 5000 metres at the Olympics, but it was the eﬀorts of Peter Snell that took everyone’s imagination. As an unheralded athlete, he had produced a blistering ﬁnish in the 800 metres to take the gold medal from the favourite, Belgium’s Roger Moens. Snell’s family traced

The athletes in the Golden Mile in Masterton in 1963, (from left), Paul Kummer, Peter Snell, John Davies (partially obscured) Michael Wall and Ron Clarke. PHOTO/HODSON COLLECTION. WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

back to Wairarapa - his mother Margaret (nee Peters) was born in Carterton and his father George was born in Eketahuna. In early 1962 he broke the world record for a mile at Wanganui, and shortly afterwards set new world records for the 800 metres and 880 yards. In the Perth Empire Games of that same year he won both the 880 yards and the mile. When it was announced that he would be taking part in the inaugural Golden Games, held in Masterton in October

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1963, the local athletics community was excited to see the champion race. The small ﬁeld of invited athletes included the great Australian distance runner Ron Clarke, and Snell’s main New Zealand opponent, John Davies, runner-up at Perth. Local junior athlete Paul Kummer was also in the ﬁeld, and Wellington athlete Michael Wall, later a prominent writer and now a Masterton resident, was deputed to make sure the pace was keen from the start. Expectations were high. Rumours were rife

that Snell would try and break his own world record time, while the other two international athletes were not so highly regarded. Clarke, who had come over from Australia to run in a three mile event was only asked to run in the mile when he mentioned he would like some speed work, while Davies had diverted from his honeymoon in Fiji to take part in the race. It was thought his mind might be on other matters. In the end it was the newly married Davies who carried the day, winning relatively comfortably

by 18 yards from Clarke, with Snell a couple of yards behind. Interviewed after the race, Davies said he could sense the other runners starting to struggle during the last lap, so he had applied the pressure and was delighted to win. His time, 4 minutes 6 seconds was well outside his best, but he was happy to do so well on very little training. Snell, who was also at the beginning of his build up for the Tokyo Olympics, said Davies race had been fantastic. The 8000 strong crowd that had packed into the park were certainly not disappointed in the race. Clarke went on to win the three-mile event in a very close ﬁnish with Brian Rose, nephew of the great Wairarapa athlete Randolph Rose. Snell went on to win the 800 and 1500 metres races at the Tokyo Olympics, the last man to do so. Davies came third in the 1500 metres, the Czech Josef Odlozil splitting the pair. Michael Wall is the only one of the athletes who ran in Masterton’s ‘Golden Mile’ who is still alive. He looks back fondly on the day he raced the world’s best around the Queen Elizabeth Park Oval.

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Chainsaw vandal ruins iconic tree Eli Hill It served as a Rugby World Cup flagpole and was one of Wairarapa’s most iconic Christmas features – but “vandals’ with a chainsaw turned the Masterton Castlepoint Rd pine tree into a life-threatening hazard. For about eight years, a wilding pine growing on council-owned road reserve had been decorated at Christmas by arborist Kevin Silvester. Silvester also used the tree to track the world cup progress, flying the winning countries flags during the cup. However, on the afternoon of Sunday, December 8, the 20-metre tree came toppling down

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over the Masterton Castlepoint Rd, damaging Bramerton Station fencing at the same time. Farmers Richard and Sue Hay were returning home from Masterton when the tree crashed down across the road about 20 metres in front of them. They managed to stop before hitting the tree, which was blocking both lanes, Richard said. “The tree had deﬁnitely been cut with a chainsaw, there was sawdust. “Afterwards I went and got the tractor and pushed it to the side of the road – we had the traﬃc moving again by 3.30am, but it was very dangerous.” Richard said he’d talked to the police about it. There had been plenty of

The iconic tree on Masterton-Castlepoint Rd was cut with a chainsaw and left to stand before it fell on Sunday. PHOTOS/ELI HILL

distraught people after the felling of the tree, Silvester said. “I couldn’t believe that they’d cut it and left it. I mean that could’ve fallen on the school bus or anyone. As an arborist, I wouldn’t do that. “Someone obviously doesn’t have any Christmas spirit. I’m on the verge of ringing the police because

that’s on the verge of a manslaughter charge.” Before the cutting, each morning, children on the school bus would have a competition to see who could spot the tree ﬁrst, Silvester said. “I was going to decorate it this Friday for the kids, but I guess not now. It’s not just the kids, tourists, everyone loved it.”

The cuts that were made appeared to have been done by an amateur. “It’s gutting for the community. Someone must’ve known who did it.” Masterton District Council was appalled by the vandalism, manager of assets and operations David Hopman said. The council had received reports the tree had been cut on both sides, apparently to deliberately weaken it. “Had the tree hit anyone, or a vehicle, the result could easily have been fatal.” Hopman said council contractors Higgins cleared the site, and anyone with information on the incident should contact the police. The council is also looking into the matter.

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Sporting Performance of the Year (Kaye Cottle Cup) & Junior Sportswoman of the Year (The Duncan Wise Memorial Tray) Nina Kondo for her selection into the NZ Under 17 Football team for the FIFA 2020 World Cup Qualifier

SCHOLARSHIPS Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award Katelin Hardgrave

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Merry Christmas everybody! Gosh it feels busy doesn’t it? All that stuff to fit in and arrange before Christmas. Wowzers! If you are feeling like you are going a little cuckoo in the leadup this year, don’t worry, you’re not alone! So is Pūkaha! Yes, that’s right, we are completely cuckoo right now. Two of them in fact. Let us explain. Every year, about this time, we get some visitors in our reserve who are completely and utterly 100 per cent cuckoo. From the tops of the feathers on their heads all the way to those at the tips of their tails. Let us introduce the shining cuckoo and the long-tailed cuckoo. These two migratory

Long-tailed cuckoo. PHOTO/DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION

Shining cuckoo. PHOTO/TARA SWAN

birds find their way into our forest every spring and summer and set up camp. What’s cuckoo about these cuckoos is they do that in the nests of other birds. For example, a shining cuckoo will lay its egg in the nest of a grey warbler. And the long-tailed cuckoo will lay its egg in the nest of a whitehead. The owners of these

nests are completely oblivious. Once the eggs hatch, the grey warblers and the whiteheads will raise the cuckoo chicks as if they are their own. Isn’t that cuckoo? If you are cuckoo about cuckoos, then there is a fair chance of hearing one

in our reserve right now as our rangers report their abundance in the front sections of our forest. The shining cuckoo is more common and more likely to be seen or heard. It sounds like short repetitive inhaling on a whistle followed by one continuous downward whistle exhale. Christmas at Pūkaha brings with it an abundance of sunshine which in turn brings the forest to life. If you have plans to visit us over the summer with friends or whānau then please note we are open daily, 9am-6pm, every day except Christmas Day. Locals who live between Norsewood to Featherston can enter on our hapori (locals) rate at half the normal entry fee.

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Life is short so make the most of it Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson The Halo and Horn Effects

The Halo and Horn Effects demonstrate how easy it can be to be influenced by one factor in determining an outcome or event. The Halo Effect relates to what we see as a positive attribute, and the Horn Effect a negative attribute. For example, a person who has consistently done something to a high standard may continue to be recognised as doing so even if their standards slip – this is the Halo Effect. Conversely, a person who has consistently underperformed may not be recognised for an increase in the level of performance – this is the

Horn Effect. What this tells us is that it’s important to be objective and take each issue or example on its merits, as opposed to going into a situation with preconceived ideas based on past experiences.

Why people don’t achieve their goals

Matt D’Avella’s latest YouTube video looks at goal setting and bucket lists. In relation to goal setting the discussion with his guest centres around accountability, or, more specifically, the lack of accountability on us with our goals. In almost all cases, goals are set but there’s

no deadline, meaning they can drift on then eventually forgotten. A solution to this is to set a timeline for a goal then share this with others. This will put the pressure on to actually do something because, as the deadline approaches, it won’t be just you who knows it’s coming.

Life is short so make the most of it

This quote from author Steven Pinker came up on The Daily Calm meditation today: “Nothing gives

life more purpose that the realisation that every moment of consciousness is a precious and fragile gift.” Life is short, but it also can seem relatively long, especially when we’re doing something we don’t enjoy, or are looking forward to an event or experience. Christmas for children is a good example of this. However, in the great scheme of things we’re only here for a short time, meaning we should take note of Pinker’s quote and

be truly appreciative of every moment, whether it be the time we spend waiting for a bus or the moment we spend opening a gift.

Switch off

I have just started watching a TV series called The Feed. Four episodes in and the series is a pretty sinister one as it explores the impact of people in society being constantly switched on to the equivalent of the internet through having a device inserted into their

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too far from what we have today, the only difference being the device isn’t physically in our brains, but we do hold it in our hands. However, we do have the ability to switch off and leave our phones in a drawer, or anywhere else we don’t have access to it. Because we can choose to be disconnected, we should take the opportunity to do so for at least some of the time, simply to give our minds a rest.

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Make your day better

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the world’s happiest. Something about hygge that I find interesting is that it takes a factor that many find negative, this being ‘poor’ weather, and turns it into a positive. Whereas many would look at a day in which it’s raining and cold as something not to enjoy, the Danes will see this as an opportunity to practise hygge – they are using the conditions to experience something that makes them happy. This is something that many of us could benefit from, taking a negative and using it as the basis of a positive. For example, Monday mornings could be a day in which you get up a little earlier and cook a big breakfast to eat before heading off to start the work week, or a freezing cold Saturday night could be an opportunity to watch episodes of a Netflix series you’re enjoying without the associated guilt of feeling you should be doing something else with your time.

Adapt to conditions for happiness

• 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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• Count each beat for a total time of 30 seconds. • Double the number of beats you counted and that is your heart rate per minute.

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Pea breach ‘hard to believe’ Karen Coltman A large trailer load and 10 fadge sacks of pea straw were taken from a Greytown resident’s garden and removed for burning by Biosecurity New Zealand last week. Fortunately, samples taken at the site showed “no sign of the weevil or larvae”, Biosecurity New Zealand confirmed in an email. In August 2016 under section 131 of the Biosecurity Act 1993 the Wairarapa region right up to Pahiatua was designated a pest control area for pea-weevil. Pea seeds, pea plants and pea straw were banned. These cannot be moved in or out of the area. If stock is fed pea straw, it must be done on a concrete pad in a controlled area. Thick layers of pea straw in a 10 sqm area was put down as mulch around trees. This was seen and reported to the TimesAge by a resident who passes the property regularly, and inquiries to the Ministry for Primary Industries drew Biosecurity New Zealand to the property. They arrived on

We are extremely grateful that a local man reported what they thought was pea straw as they were right.

December 9 and took most of the day to remove the pea straw. While there the officers also found peas and pea shoots growing out of the straw. Principal response manager for Biosecurity New Zealand David Yard, who was at the property, said that crop pests could be devastating to a region and the country. Wairarapa was one of the biggest pea farming areas in New Zealand until the ban, he said. “Compensation has been paid out to Wairarapa pea farmers and it is important that the farmers can get going again as we are so close to getting rid of the destructive pea weevil,” Yard said. “It is hard to believe that someone has actually put it down here. The signs are prominent, and the ban remains in place. “We are not sure at this stage whether we

AsureQuality Ltd team member gathering pea straw in Greytown. PHOTO/KAREN COLTMAN

will prosecute.” To declare Wairarapa “pea weevil-free”, there must no trace of the insect for a full two years. In the 2016/17 season, 1735 weevils were found in the insect trap crops. It was extended in 2018 because 15 weevils

were found. The pea-weevil, Bruchus pisorum, lays its eggs into peas, the larvae eat their way out of the pea and go on to multiply. Biosecurity officers use a trapping system to catch the pea-weevil. This involves planting a

controlled crop of peas to attract the pest and then killing it. “They have only this as food,” Yard said. “We have cut the food source and they seem to be about wiped out. “We are extremely grateful that a local man reported what they thought was pea straw as they were right.” Of added concern, however, was that this was the third time in the last week that Biosecurity New Zealand had found pea matter at properties in Wairarapa. A property in Featherston, and another in Greytown had been visited. Providing no more weevils are trapped, Biosecurity New Zealand would look at lifting the ban for the 2020/21 growing season. The ban will continue until the 2019/20 growing season ends. Yard said it was on track to remove the ban but urged everyone to be vigilant. • If you sight pea matter being grown, call Biosecurity New Zealand on 0800 809 966.

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Pupils clean up reserve Eli Hill Masterton Primary School room 14 pupils spent their Monday morning cleaning up Millennium Reserve. The pupils ﬁlled two bags full of rubbish such as concrete, plastic, beer cans and bottles and a dead hare from the reserve. Teacher Sarah Broughton said they’d decided to do the clean-up after signing up to an organisation called School Kit. “School Kit provide a kit that the kids can follow along through the kit and at the end you have a project. We’ve had lots of roles like a caterer,

storyteller, logistics officer, finance officer, different jobs they can do. “They wanted to do an environmental project and we thought we might clean up a waterway near South Rd but we worked out we didn’t have a budget so wherever we went we had to walk.” The pupils also had to fill in risk assessment management forms and get permission from the principal. Student Karlo said he’d picked up lolly wrappers, a large piece of concrete, beer cans and bottles. “If you don’t pick up rubbish the world’s going to turn into a wasteland.”

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Students from Masterton Primary School have been cleaning up the town. PHOTO/ELI HILL

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Holiday health and wellbeing Make sure you look after yourself and your family this festive season.

Avoid stress It’s the season to be jolly but we all know Christmas can be stressful. Stress presents itself emotionally and physically. Signs include nervousness or panic as well as headaches and tension, tummy upsets and a raised heart rate. If you feel stressed, or can see it in someone else, slow down and take a minute to prioritise what’s important.

Free motorcycle riding courses a ‘no-brainer’ to keep your machine up to scratch and the rider safe and upright. “There was a guy who had been riding for 20 years who never checked his tyre pressures or what they should be.” William said he was concerned he had picked up bad habits. He said he received feedback on the road and was given tips to practise and help improve his riding. “I knew of some of the dangers that riders face and know how vulnerable they are in a crash.” He said doing the course was “a no-brainer”. “These free courses are amazing, and they should be compulsory.” Wairarapa Road Safety Council manager Bruce Pauling said William had done the ideal thing by taking responsibility for his own safety and booking the course. “William booked the

Masterton motorcyclist William Blakemore has skilled up on his riding technique, thanks to the Ride Forever courses run by the Wairarapa Road Safety Council. He recently bought a motorcycle to commute but it had been years since he had ridden. Two Bald Bikers, ACC accredited course providers, facilitated the course, which William says would beneﬁt others. “You don’t realise what you don’t know until you do this course, and these experts pass on lifesaving riding techniques, including scanning, riding lines, braking and cornering, counter steering and a host of riding best practices. “Basic maintenance information is passed on

bronze course for newer riders, and then will progress through the silver and gold courses, all designed to increase skills and conﬁdence and keep riders from becoming a road statistic. “Motorcyclists are disproportionately overrepresented in our crashes especially in Wairarapa, and ACC have invested heavily in these courses.” Bruce said further support from the council made the courses free for participants. In addition, eligible riders who completed the day courses could get their vehicle registrations at a discounted rate, and riders also go into a monthly draw for $150 of riding gear until the end of February. • Contact Bruce at WRSC on (06) 377 1379, or visit their Facebook page or the www. rideforever. co.nz website.

Motorcyclist William Blakemore said he got a lot out of Wairarapa Road Safety Council’s Ride Forever courses. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Eat well and exercise A bit of indulgence is all well and good this holiday, especially if you balance out the sweet treats with nutritious meals and a brisk walk a few times a week.

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40 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Doctor Mike Berry (inset) retires today after being the Featherston Medical Centre’s lead doctor for 32 years. PHOTOS/STAFF REPORTERS

Feathy’s Dr Mike retires Karen Coltman Featherston’s Dr Berry retired last week after serving the town for 32 years. It’s been some journey. If Mike Berry’s trip to New Zealand from Pietermaritzburg, South Africa was long, the road to becoming a qualified doctor was even longer. Before he got his medical qualification, he was turned down by the medical school many times. He started out with a Bachelor of Science, then did an honours degree and was turned down again. He started a master’s degree but gave up. After 12 years of study he was finally accepted into medical school. Six years later he was a qualified doctor with a massive student debt.

Dr Berry decided to leave Cape Town, South Africa, because a farright government was elected, and he no longer wanted to be under that regime, which he felt was a recipe for war. The late Nelson Mandela was in prison at the time. He knew New Zealand was a match in many ways for the things he liked about South Africa – sports and culture, barbecues and the outdoors. He contacted the New Zealand government to see if doctors were needed. He was told he and his wife Elspeth

(El) could settle here but only if he practised in a town where New Zealand doctors didn’t want to go. He was oﬀered Picton or Featherston. He chose Featherston because he thought Picton would be so busy in the summer he would not have any summer breaks. He and El along with their two-yearold son, Steve, arrived and started working at what is now known as the Featherston Medical Centre, which he built in 1989. Dr Fraser died, and Dr Robertson was looking to retire so Dr Berry took over and led the

centre for 32 years. Last week at age 70 he handed over the keys to fellow centre doctor, Harsha Dias who is building the new centre on Daniell Street. “I didn’t want to go out in a box. I mean doctor Fraser dropped dead at work. I wanted to hand it over in good shape.” Dr Berry agreed to talk to the Times-Age for one reason – to bang the drum for Featherston and its people. He also wants to see young doctors attracted to the town and the wider Wairarapa. “The people are part of a great, positive and supportive community and I loved living here as did my parents and two children. The town has had a bad wrap at times and some sad times, but

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it always pulls together and has a big heart. People help each other out all the time.” He has loved working in Featherston and is very grateful to his team at the medical centre. But apparently his wife has been compiling a list for him to get on with at their Masterton home – immediately. But with his doctor’s hat on, in the context of the deaths in Samoa of children not vaccinated, he has a last word. “Please get your children immunised. In medical science the greatest impact on health is vaccination. You have about a thousand times more chance of getting a nasty reaction to a virus if you don’t get immunised.”

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Pāua 2 Industry ANNUAL REPORT The local Pāua2 Association presents its annual report to the Wairarapa community. Each year we have chosen to let the Wairarapa community know about what we are doing as an Association to contribute to the better management and utilisation of the fishery around our shared coastline. For the most part, commercial fishing occurs between Mataikona in the North to Turakirae Point in the South. This year has been quite different to previous years. The weather played its part and all along the east coast visibility improved from the normal ½ -1m to 10 -12m. This enabled divers to spread their effort from close inshore to out deeper. It also meant they were able to take a wider look at what the underlying fishery looked like. This was encouraging and also meant a larger Pāua were caught which reduced the overall number of Pāua coming out of the water.

Growth Rate Tagging - we have now managed to tag Pāua in two sites along the coast. This is not a simple job as we rely on the goodwill of dive team personnel to give up fine weather days where they would normally be fishing. At each site approximately 800 Pāua ranging from 90mm to 125mm are measured and tagged (to ensure recapture is possible one year after tagging). Once again, we ask recreational and customary divers to look out when you see this sign on or near the beach to note that tagged Pāua are in the area. If you happened to find one in your catch bag please help us by contacting taggedPāua@gmail.com with the date of capture, tag number and shell measurement (mm).

Figure 1: Length at maturity at sampled sites compared to the Minimum Harvest Size across NZ fishery.

Recreational Fishers

While divers have been able to get in the water early this season and experienced good catch rates, the political disruption in Hong Kong has created a slowing market. This has resulted in the factories and fishing being substantially reduced from the end of November and will continue right through December, and which is then followed on by the Pāua 2 voluntary closed period of 15 Dec to 15 Jan. Given we often see growth rates of 2-3mm per month in this fishery, this will mean many of the Pāua in the 123- 125mm will have ample time to grow into the fishery for the Christmas & New Year break. This will mean good diving for recreational divers but please be careful and remember safety first out there! Also remember the legal limit is 10 Pāua per person and you must be in the water gathering them at the time.

Ongoing Research

With the weather issue (early – mid year) and the wheels of bureaucracy not moving overly fast, sometimes best intentions just don’t eventuate as one might hope. Last year we highlighted a range of research proposals and management initiatives, and below we would like to report on progress. Deployment of Pepe (Baby) Pāua Motels - Unfortunately our application for funding support to Seafood Innovations Ltd was turned down. We currently have around 40 motels built, and we are looking to experiment with options to secure them to the sea floor in order to avoid them being washed away or stolen (yes some were stolen from the Kaikoura trial). The Executive is still keen to continue with the project and it is a 5-year trial funded by the Association with the support of local Iwi to deploy the motels in certain parts of the coast. The trial is designed to see if the motels can be used as an indicator of the level of baby Pāua coming into the fishery each year as normally they hide way back up under the boulders or in cracks where they are hard to find, until they emerge around the size of 20-50c pieces. The motels will provide a consistent means of assessing the level of juvenile recruitment.

1) Statistical Areas - the fishery is divided into 28 small statistical reporting areas. For each area we carefully monitor catch against both the 8 year catch averages and 8 year catch per unit effort (CPUE) levels.

Translocation - This year an agreement was reached with Te Runanga o Ngati Tumāpuhia-a rangi to undertake trials on the relocation of stunted stock. Many people may not be aware that within the fishery there are significant areas of stunted Pāua (in layman’s terms they grow up (deep) instead of out) and fail to reach the 125mm legal size. This doesn’t mean their reproductive activity slows and the trial is a two-fold project to look at how these fish if translocated to a different site, may improve spawning and therefore recruitment into areas that may need help or have suffered an event i.e. sedimentation, kelp die off, heat events etc.

2) Catch Spreading - we have also introduced catch spreading across 5 zones to ensure effort is not concentrated in any one zone per season. Divers who fish the Northern zones swap with those in the Southern zones to ensure the balance is maintained.

This is very experimental and is all conducted under a special permit from MPI. We would like to thank Te Runanga o Ngati Tumāpuhia-a rangi for putting their hand up to not only support this project but for wanting to be involved where possible in the design and hands-on project work.

Spreading Effort - The weather plays a large part in where dive teams fish along the coast. Sometimes you may not see them in an area for months or even years. That means at times that locals can feel that their area may see a lot more effort happening. To reassure locals the Association carefully manages dive effort in the following ways:

FEMALE Length at Maturity (ongoing) - this project seeks to identify what length the Pāua are when they become sexually mature. This helps us to understand how many years the Pāua are breeding before reaching the legal size of 125mm. At each site approximately 120 Pāua are collected between a size range of 65-120mm. The Pāua are carefully landed and kept separate for the purposes of removing the meat but leaving the skirt and gonads intact to be assessed for maturity status. The meat is then bagged and passed on to local Kaumatua for distribution amongst Iwi/Hapu members from these sites. We are hoping to do as many sites as possible over the coming year to build a good picture of the profile of our fishery’s length at maturity. For the uninitiated the white gonad is the male and the green gonad is the female.

Voluntary Size Limit Change – For three of the main zones highlighted in map 2 we have chosen to voluntarily lift the size limit from 125mm to 127mm this season to observe the impact such a change may make to the fishers and fishing productivity. This means the fish get a longer chance to breed and also we take less fish to reach the total allowable commercial catch weights - a win win. Did you know? - Pāua are haemophiliacs and if you nick them they will bleed to death – the key is to be sure that it is legal before taking it off the rock and using the prescribed tools (not screwdrivers etc). Also, in fast growing areas, Pāua can grow up to 2mm per month so fish that are just short today can grow into the fishery next month. Be sure to measure everything! Finally -If you see any dive teams in the water during the voluntary closed period, they will be doing research work only.

The Pāua 2 Association wishes you and your families a happy Christmas and New Year.

Baby Pāua Motels

Please enjoy the season, your time at the sea, be safe, and respect our precious ocean and all the creatures in it, if you are are lucky enough to experience it this holiday break.

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Art review shows off region’s talent Emily Ireland A whale soaring through the air with the help of just ﬁve helium balloons is not something you see every day. The whimsical painting by Ian Chapman was the winner of the Rosewood Premier Award, the most prestigious award of the 2019 Wairarapa Art Review hosted by Aratoi Wairarapa Musuem of Art and History. Chapman is the coordinator of King Street Artworks, a free community space in Masterton that brings healing through creativity. The artist previously told the Times-Age he liked to create worlds with his work or have a story behind it. This year, there were a record 123 entries in the art review, featuring only Wairarapa-based artists, and 57 works were selected for display in an exhibition which opened to the public last Friday at Aratoi. The selector for the exhibition was Karl Chitham who has been involved in the arts in New Zealand for more than 15 years and is the director of museums for Hutt City Council. Of the 57 entries selected for the public exhibition, 24 were created by emerging artists.

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There was a mix of painting, sculpture work, wood carving, photography, and mixed media represented in the selection. Aratoi director Susanna Shadbolt said the quality of the works submitted to the art review was “incredible”. “It seems to be getting better and better every time. “It’s so incredible to see the great quality artists we have in Wairarapa and I’m really pleased they all entered.” Other award-winners announced last Friday were Stephanie Chilcott, Kate Small, Rebekah Farr, Rebecca Macﬁe, and Karen Madoc. The exhibition will run until February 16, 2020 when votes will be counted for the Frank Minehan People’s Choice Award.

Winners Rosewood Premier Award [$2000]: Ian Chapman. The Whole Nine Yards Highly Commended Award [$1000]: Stephanie Chilcott. The Jan Eagle Memorial Award [$1000]: Kate Small. Jane Hyder Portrait Award [$500]: Rebekah Farr. Pete Nikolaison Photographer and Framer Photography Award [$500]: Rebecca Macÿ e. ConArt Gallery and Studios Emerging Artist Award [residency package valued at $500]: Karen Madoc.

Work by Karen Madoc.

Work by Stephanie Chilcott.

Thank you to the Wairarapa community for stopping by our ambulance service pop-up, attending workshops, sharing your stories and simply having a kōrero with us. The purpose of the pop-up was together, co-design how ambulance services can help support community health, resilience and wellbeing in Wairarapa. What we learnt and understood from our interactions with those we met were four main areas of development; primary care support, mental and social isolation, relationships with stakeholders and community, and clinical pathways. We are currently working through what these developments might look like, and we’ll be sure to share more in due course. For a summary of the Wairarapa pop-up, visit our website: wfa.org.nz/popup

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Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History gallery tech Adam West-Watson. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

The art is all in ‘the hang’ Emily Ireland

Above: Work by Rebecca Macÿ e. Left: Work by Ian Chapman.

Work by Rebekah Farr.

Work by Kate Small.

If anyone knows the works in this year’s Wairarapa Art Review best, it’s Aratoi’s Adam WestWatson. The gallery technician spent the past week planning how he could bring 57 of the selected artworks to life in Aratoi’s Wesley Wing. “It’s all about the hang,” he said referring to the way the exhibition was displayed. In one section of the gallery was a sculpted dog barking up at a vibrant picture, and across the room were artworks connected by a pop of teal. Above the works, near the roof, were beam shaper spotlights that WestWatson had installed to light many artworks which would otherwise be left in

the shadows. “The average person doesn’t know what makes a good hang, but they feel good about viewing the display,” West-Watson said. “With such diversity – and limited space – it is a bit of a jigsaw. And sometimes, it’s a bit of a compromise with the works too.” He said there was an “astonishing” selection of work at the exhibition which showed the diversity of Wairarapa’s creative community. West-Watson has worked for Aratoi for 16 years but has only been the gallery technician since February. Before then, he worked at the front desk and helped “behind the scenes” where he could. He has moved to

Wairarapa three times in his life, and each time, he was drawn to Aratoi or the former Wairarapa Arts Centre. “An interest in art is what keeps me excited about the place,” he said. “I think Aratoi punches above its weight on an international level, given the amount of funding we have to play with and the small amount of staﬀ. “It’s a very vigorous exhibition programme – roughly 30 shows a year. “We are constantly busy, and I ﬁnd it extremely exhilarating because I enjoy art.” He wished he wore a pedometer while working at Aratoi and joked that over the past 16 years of service he had walked the equivalent of around the world.

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social organisations, or individuals who know someone in need for some support. my eyes Linda said Sands Wairarapa fundraises for memory boxes for the families. Linda said there were “Boxes are given to different types of grief. families with inkless hand “The man feels less as a and footprints, something man and the women feels to keep little things in like useless as women. a lock of hair, two teddies “The support comes in with a message, a candle, over lots of periods of time. tissues and other sort of “I might work intensively things.” with a family for a few A team of knitters in months, some they might Carterton also help knitting contact me years later.” angel pockets that are Sands offers help usually given to women through meetings with who had a miscarriage and individuals wherever would like to keep the they feel comfortable baby to cremate or to talk. bury. There are groups Sands Wairarapa meetings where welcome donations parents have a so they can non-judgmental continue space to share to support their stories and families in Wairarapa a space where Wairarapa. everyone feels Women’s For more the same. Centre information Phone calls or contact Linda on internet are another way to get in touch with 021 297 4801 or visit one of the volunteers. www.sands.org.nz. They also provide a The Wairarapa Women’s support pack to parents Centre team wish you and families by hospital all Merry Christmas and and midwives. Happy New Year. In the pack there’s • Maria Lira is a youth information for parents, volunteer buddy with grandparents and siblings Volunteer Wairarapa after a loss of a baby. and volunteers at the Referrals to Sands can Wairarapa Women’s be done by self-referrals, hospital, midwives, Centre.

Marina Lira The year is almost ending and time for celebrations has already started. This time of year is filled with happy moments for lots of people, but hard for someone who has had a loss in their family. Sands New Zealand is a non-profit and volunteerbased organisation that supports women, whānau and families who have lost their babies through miscarriage, still birth, neonatal death, violence, or any other reason. Sands Wairarapa has four volunteers involved giving their time to support women and families who are going through those hard moments. Most of the volunteers are also bereaved parents, which helps them understand and know what it’s like to be in that situation. Sands volunteers are trained by psychologists, psychiatrists, and bereavement counsellors. Linda Penlington is the representative for Sands in Wairarapa. Linda found out about Sands when she lost her daughter unexpectedly 21 years ago.

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HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE TOWN HALL The Masterton District Council is embarking on one of the biggest decisions it will make in the next three years; whether to invest in a shared, multipurpose community facility, like a civic centre or Town Hall. The need for a decision comes after the Masterton Town Hall was closed due to seismic issues in 2016. The costs of a facility will be funded across the whole district in rates, up to $200 a year for a household in urban Masterton. So, it’s important you have your say about what YOU want. y Are you willing to pay for a new facility? y What do you think should be in it? y How important is the façade of the current building? y Would you be willing to pay extra to retain the façade?

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Guard of honour for nurse Eli Hill Nurses, doctors, staff and patients lined the halls of Wairarapa Hospital last Thursday to celebrate the 47 years nurse Kaye Taplin had spent in her job. While she’d finished off her career as a Medical Surgical Ward enrolled nurse, Taplin had spent time in various departments – from district nurse to theatre nurse. And in that time, she’d had many favourite memories. “It’s the comradery with the staff that goes a long way and you make so many friends over many years of course. “But most importantly is the patients and that’s my passion being at the bedside with the patient.” In her time Taplin had “jollied the patients around a bit”. “I’ve learnt a lot from people and quite a lot of stuff has been heart wrenching but at the same time we’ve had fun because I’m probably a bit of a prankster. “I think they probably quite enjoy that. Sometimes they think ‘are you real?’ But it lifts their moods and that’s just who I am and it’s a vocation that’s very dear to my heart. I think I’ve done it

Wairarapa District Health Board nurse Kaye Taplin was given a guard of honour on her way out from the hospital after 47 years in her job. PHOTO/ELI HILL

with passion.” Despite her 47 years in the job Taplin said she’d only started to think about giving it up six months ago. “It’s time, just because it’s getting busier and busier and the whole body doesn’t do what it used to. “I’m looking forward to not living my life by a diary and being able to plan holidays. Working in the medical surgical ward you have to plan holidays 12 months ahead and that’s actually quite a feat.” Taplin also looked

forward to visiting children, and grandchildren, and was planning a trip with her husband for some time next year. “I’ll be in the garden, play bowls with my husband and have fun.” Taplin said her “guard of honour” send-off had been “surreal”. “The whole day’s been surreal really. I haven’t’ been allowed to take a patient, they haven’t trusted me with medication or anything. “So, I’ve sort of been a

butterfly really. I’ve sort of done food and socialised, had a lot of fun along the way, and told a few old stories. “Then seeing my mother who’s 97, her being able to see her youngest child retire, I think she was probably blown away by that as well.” Taplin would miss the job but said it was now time for herself, her husband, and her family. “You nurse people from all walks of life and it’s been an honour.” Charge nurse manager

Susan Reeves said Taplin was a nurse with high standards. “She has huge skills [from working] every area of the hospital over her 47 years. She expects other people to meet her high standards. “She is very empathic when talking with relatives. People will be in a dire situation and her compassion, and knowledge and the wisdom that she imparts on them to cope with the situation makes me very proud.”

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Dux heading south for study Eli Hill Chanel College’s dux for 2019 plans to study for a bachelor of physiotherapy at Otago University. Abby Yadao was named dux, and Mackenzie Batchelor proxime accessit at Chanel College’s 2019 prizegiving. Abby received the year 13 subject award for

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Student road safety kaitiaki celebrated More than 240 students representing schools across Wairarapa were thanked on November 27 at the Trust House Recreation Centre in ode of their volunteering efforts as Traffic Safety Team Members (road patrollers) – high-vised kaitiaki of their schools. Students enjoyed a day of swimming, good food, and cooling down in the shade with ice blocks during the awards ceremony, acknowledging the nominated road patrollers of the year in each school and the overall

Wairarapa road patroller of the year Claire Denison (pictured) from South End School, Carterton. The shield was awarded by deputy mayor for Carterton, Rebecca Vergunst, Poppy

Binning from Breadcraft, Wairarapa Road Safety Council projects coordinator Holly Hullena, and accepting the award on Claire’s behalf was Lynda Walker, teacher aide at South End School. Students also paid a special thank you to school community police officer Senior Constable Julie Orr for her efforts training the students for their roles as Traffic Safety Team Members. New World Masterton, Breadcraft, Pinehaven Orchards, and Hansells sponsored the event.

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OUR HEARTFELT THANKS FOR THE INCREDIBLE SUPPORT RECEIVED FROM VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, PARTNERS, SPONSORS AND INDIVIDUALS DURING 2019. Your very generous gifts of time, monetary and practical support has enabled Hospice Wairarapa to continue to deliver our 21+ free services to ‘Help Make Every Day Count’ for palliative patients, families and whanau in our community.

The Hospice base Te Kowhai will be closed from 3pm 20 December reopening 6 January 2020. The Hospice Shop will be closed for the statutory days. The Hospice Garage Sale has now finished for the year and will recommence on Saturday 18 January 2020.

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Iconic outdoor pool is now open Masterton’s Lido pool was officially reopened by Mayor Lyn Patterson on Saturday after a major upgrade. Masterton District Council [MDC] began work in January on the project to give the pool a PVC liner to eliminate leakage from cracks in the concrete pool, as well as upgrading the system to capture water lost through the overflow channels along the side of the pools. “We’re delighted the pool is back in action in time for summer – it’s been cooling off Masterton residents and visitors for generations,” MDC manager community facilities and activities Andrea Jackson said. “The work done will not only boost our water conservation measures but will futureproof the pool for a few more generations yet.” The origins of the pool date back 50 years to 1969 when then Lions club president Tony Wright capitalised on interest in the Moon landing and brought a NASA Gemini space capsule to tour New Zealand on a fundraising mission. Fifty years on, as well as tackling leaks, work on the pool this year also included replacing all the piping for the Lido pool, which came with a few challenges. The ground under the pool presented challenges for contractors who encountered a lot of stones and boulders during excavation for pipework. The quality of concrete in the area also proved

Lifeguards Alex Julian, left, and Camryn Potangaroa keeping an eye on children enjoying the refurbished Lido pool. PHOTO/EMMA BROWN

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but now they have separate systems that allow them to be filled and maintained independently. Future activity will include work on the outdoor pool complex’s sand filter. This filter is a large concrete structure below ground, with pumping plant installed above it. Access is therefore difficult, made more complicated by the fact that the tank is beyond the reach of a pumping truck to remove the sand. The work will be largely a manual operation and is not likely to be carried out until the next financial year. Along with the patchy appearance with the concrete, visitors will also notice that the prickly weeds in the grass area have been treated. The grass will be re-sown in autumn. During the work, the opportunity has been taken to make improvements not part of the original project. Old and crumbling concrete grates along the side of the pool have been replaced with fibreglass versions, to ensure the new pipe system will not affected by loose concrete material. A problematic tree with roots that were damaging the toddlers’ pool and concourse has been removed and replaced with a seat, and a sign added explaining the story of the Lido. Another seat has been refurbished and installed under trees on the northwest corner of the site.

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700 jobs forecasted Selina Sutherland will be closing at lunchtime on the 18th December 2019. Re-opening from the 6th January 2020 for surgery and all clinics.

A report says a Dark Sky reserve could boost the Wairarapa economy. PHOTO/FILE

Wairarapa can expect a $1.2 billion economic boost and 700 extra jobs from the proposed Dark Sky reserve within 10 years, according to a recent study. If the proposal is successful, Wairarapa would be one of just 14 International Dark Sky Reserves around the world. International Dark Sky Reserve status can only be achieved through very low levels of light pollution and strong community support, including adoption of an outdoor

lighting management plan. A report by consultants JMG said the reserve would generate economic benefits over its first decade. The report said an additional 1.2 billion tourist dollars and the possibility of 700 extra jobs could come over 10 years. “We see the study as a major step towards gaining dark sky reserve status in southern Wairarapa initially and offering a solid guide for the way ahead not

only for our group, but for local councils, for business and the community,” Dark Sky Society secretary Ray Lilley said. “A better living environment for people and helping preserve our wonderful natural environment are goals our group set right at the start of the project. “Sustainability is a key outcome for any economic growth and development that ﬂows from the idea which was ﬁrst initiated just two years ago. “We are delighted

that all the local councils are playing their parts in the project.” Lilley said the project had support from central government. The Department of Conservation, New Zealand Transport Agency, and Heritage New Zealand have helped get the plan realised. The society secured $122,000 in funding – $100,000 from the Provincial Growth Fund with additional support from private funders, towards its goal.

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Ray Carbin and Labrador Beau are the faces of the Whakataki Hotel.

honeymooners, with room for 20 guests. The hotel is still popular with many from Wellington but has an increasingly international patronage owing to the popularity of Castlepoint Beach, he said. With Castlepoint Beach named as one of the Top 10 things to do in New Zealand, he said it was more important to make sure the district was well presented. In addition to nine rooms and cabins, the hotel also oﬀered room for freedom campers round the back. “In our summer season we are just ﬂat out with

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tourists. She’s pretty full on. “We get a big mixture of people from France, Germany, Italy and the Czech Republic. You learn a lot about their culture.” The hotel was also popular with big groups and sometimes provided accommodation for wedding parties. But every Wednesday night is one for the locals. “It’s great for their socialising. It’s a good meeting place and is like the hub of the community. “Being the only bar with a licence and takeaways option out here makes us very popular.” He said he met an

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56 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, December 18, 2019

The tin whistle of Christmas cheer

Wai Write

Bevan Hussey Dear Grandchildren, “It’s here somewhere.” The shuffling in the wardrobe continued. I was now wide-awake, ears straining to catch every sound. I eased out of bed, opened the wardrobe. There was a light amongst the clothes. “It’s here somewhere.” The voice and the light came from the shirts. “What do you think you’re doing?” I demanded. The tiniest torch clattered to the floor. All became deathly silent. I found it and flashed the light into the shirts. A face appeared over a pocket. “Why, good morning,” said the face. “Thanks for finding my seeing stick.” “What are you looking for?” I quizzed. “It’s here somewhere,” replied the face. “What do you mean, it’s here somewhere?” I asked. “You know, Christmas cheer. I’ve lost it and it’s in here somewhere.” “Are you alright, you don’t look well?” I asked. “I’m Pixie and you have

my Christmas cheer and if I don’t get it back I’ll be gone. So, you’d better hurry up and find it.” “How do you know that I’ve got your Christmas cheer?” I asked. “Last week, I met you and then it was gone,” she said. “What does the Christmas cheer look like? I asked. “It is in the shape of a tin whistle. No more talking. Get finding,” she demanded. “Is it the tin whistle that gives Christmas cheer?” I asked. “At last you’ve finally got it.” She was fading even more. I put her back in the shirt pocket and kept searching. I didn’t find it and she had disappeared. The next morning, I heard the music from a tin whistle coming out of my smart phone. “You must be Grandad,” a soft lyrical voice said. “Yes, I am,” I mumbled back, trying not to drop the phone. “Who and what are you?” I blurted out. “I’m the sensible side of Christmas, at your service.” The 150mm tall Humbug materialised.

“How come you have the tin whistle?” I commanded. “The other day Pixie was sitting on your shoulder playing away and you never heard her. I grabbed it and hid in your smart phone.” “Just wait there until I get changed.” I put on the shirt that had Pixie in the pocket. As soon as Pixie heard the tin whistle, she materialised. She stayed hidden in the pocket. I leant over towards Humbug and Pixie lunged out. She grabbed the tin whistle and was back in the pocket before Humbug knew what had happened. “You can’t do this to me,” pleaded a now fading Humbug. “Yes, I can, and I just have,” gloated Pixie poking her tongue out at Humbug. “Oh! Pixie,” I said, “you

don’t need to do that. You both have a part to play at Christmas.” “What do you mean?” asked Pixie. “Your music is happiness for children. Humbug helps people to cope who find this time a burden. You cannot do without each other.” “Come on Pixie we can do it. Remember 100 years ago when the world was divided and everyone was fighting each other? We stopped the fighting and both sides met, shook hands and shared their rations.” “That was a truly lovely time. Let me play a little magical trill over us,” replied a willing Pixie. I was thrilled that they had made up. The last I saw of them they were fading into the sky holding hands. I am sure that a little

If you have a flair for writing, send your short stories (up to 600 words) to midweek@ age.co.nz to be considered for publication. of the magical trill fell on me too. Each time I get clothes from the wardrobe, I am sure I hear the echo of a tin whistle. Grandad Bevan • Bevan is a member of the Henley Men’s Shed Writer’s Group and the Write On Writer’s Group who meet at Masterton Library on the first Thursday of the month at 6.30pm.

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WORDSEARCH

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58 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, December 18, 2019

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 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. Open Mic Night: At the Greytown Hotel Top Pub, 8-10.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.155.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.30-3.30pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 4pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club:

9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20 Christmas Party: With Taranaki’s Just Us from 7.30pm, classic hits to rock, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Aratoi: 2019 Wairarapa Art Review: A selected exhibition at Aratoi held two years, with work from Wairarapa artists. This Is The Day, a collaborative artwork by Robin White (NZ); Richard Reddaway exhibition in collaboration with Henley Men’s Shed, Wairarapa Embroiderers’ Guild, Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers and Douglas Park School until February 23; First there was Phoenician, Rhondda

Greig’s Exhibition on Home, Paint and Poem until February 9. Our Town – The Changing Face of Masterton, by Pete and the late George Nikolaison, until March 1 open daily, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Pam [06] 372-6459. 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 and Craft DropIn: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia [06] 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year

round, at Masterton YMCA gym [371 Queen St]. Contact by text Hamish [021] 259-7684 or Sam [0210] 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 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 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 3774066. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 41244098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/ walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Open

Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 2639403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 370-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Undercover, wheelchair and dog friendly. Call [027] 356-6592. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 23 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 3704493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm,

Featherston Community Centre Call Val [06] 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: 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, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook. com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm,

in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 5740742. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.308pm. Call Sharon [021] 0330550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24 The Book Lovers Corner: 3.30-4.30pm on Arrow FM {92.7FM] and available online, https://www.arrowfm.co.nz/ programmes/show/94/thebook-lovers-corner-/ GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.3011.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11amnoon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 3774066. Dance Fitness: 6.307.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Senior Net:

Invites people 50 years-plus to interesting computer and Smartphone course, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.302.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 15 Queen St, Masterton, at 6.30pm. Text Toni [021] 105-7649 or visit Wairarapa Steampunk Tribal Bellydance on FB for more information. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 3799021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 3796999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 3787554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St.

Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, 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] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 2224000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

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Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of the Power pole replacements and electrical upgrade, proposes to close the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder. During the period of closure, vehicles will need to take an alternative route via Western Lake Road. The road will be opened periodically to allow users through. Any person objecting to the proposal should lodge their objection and grounds thereof in writing to the South Wairarapa District Council, PO Box 6, Martinborough, 5741 before Monday 13 January 2020 Road proposed to be closed: • East West Access Road from Kahutara Road intersection to Western Lake Road, Kahutara. • Kumenga Road, Papatahi Road and Te Hopi Road, Kahutara, will also be inaccessible Period of closure: • Monday 27th January 2020 – 7.30 am to 4.30 pm • Tuesday 28th January 2020 – 7.30 am to 4.30 pm • Wednesday 29th January 2020 – 7.30 am to 4.30 pm

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Pre-Christmas Giving Back to the Community Sale! Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 17th - 19th December 10.00am - 4.30pm Wairarapa Resource Centre, King St, Masterton Fill a bag free with all unpriced goods clothes, books, shoes, toys and bric-a-brac All priced items $1 includes couches, beds, drawers etc (One large item per person per visit) No holds, No lay buys, No delivery Fundraising Raffle for Sarah Ward plus other Raffles and giveaways. All sales proceeds from the three days will go to the Food Bank

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Chris Cogdale Tournament MVP Gemma Sims led the way for St Matthew’s Collegiate as they took an impressive third place at the Gillette Venus national secondary schools championships, December 6-8. The wicketkeeperopening batter scored 199 runs, including two half centuries and a highest score of 57 not out, averaging 49.75 over the school’s six games. After two losses on Friday, the Masterton school won four straight matches. St Matthew’s had the toughest of starts coming up against eventual finalists, the powerful Christchurch Girls’ High School and Epsom Girls’ Grammar sides, on the first day of the T20 competition played at Lincoln, south of Christchurch. Middle order batters Georgia Edge scored 57 not out in Christchurch Girls’ total of 108-4. Hattie Vincent was the best of the St Matthew’s bowlers, with 2-15 off four accurate overs. St Matthew’s battled to get on top of the accurate Christchurch bowling and fell six runs short of an upset victory.

Gemma Sims on her way to 57 not out against Hutt Valley High School.

Second up, St Matthew’s faced eventual champions Epsom Girls’ Grammar, a side that included several fringe Auckland Hearts. Elizabeth Cohr, batting at number six was the best of the St Matthew’s batters, with 27, as they amassed a score of 103-6. That was never enough against Epsom, who chased down the total in 16.3 overs. Kate Sims and Gracie Donaldson both grabbed

two wickets. The Sims twins were the stars for St Matthew’s in their third game against defending champions St Hilda’s from Dunedin. A consistent bowling effort led by medium pacer Kate Sims with 4-19 restricted St Hilda’s to 93-9. Gemma Sims dominated the bowling attack with 46 not out, which included six fours and a six, as St Matthew’s sealed the victory

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in 15.4 overs. A 107-run opening partnership between Gemma Sims [57no] and Macy Lyford [55] set up an easy 83-run win over Waikato Diocesan in their fourth match. The Hamilton school was never in the hunt chasing St Matthew’s total of 150-1 and were dismissed for 67. Emma McLeod led the bowling with 3-7, with good support from Cohr, who claimed 2-7.

St Matthew’s had an outside chance of making the final going into their round robin match, needing to beat Hutt Valley High School and hoping on Epsom Girl’s Grammar losing to St Hilda’s. St Matthew’s did their bit with a 26-run over Hutt Valley. Gemma Sims scored her second half century [53] and combined with Ocean Bartlett [40] in a 99-run second wicket partnership in their total of 119-4. Spin bowler Lyford and Kate Sims took two wickets each as Hutt Valley were restricted to 93-8. Epsom Girls’ Grammar were too good for St Hilda’s and booked their place in the final with Christchurch Girls’ High School. That set up a thirdfourth playoff between St Matthew’s and St Hilda’s. St Matthew’s made no race of the decider, winning by 70 runs. St Matt’s were in early trouble at 20-3 but a series of mini partnerships saw them through to 126-9. St Hilda’s response of 56 was notable for a remarkable five run outs. Epsom Girls’ Grammar went on to win the final by 80 runs over Christchurch Girls’ High School.

Excellence @ Chanel College

Mackenzie Batchelor, Proxime Accessit Mackenzie was also our 2019 Head Girl, in 2020 Mackenzie will be attending Victoria University to begin her studies for a bachelor of teaching.

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Peter Graham Received a vocational scholarship from UCOL worth $2000

Jonty Livingstone The top student in Year 10 and winner of the St Joseph's Old Boys Scholarship

Top student for year 12 and winner of the Patrons Tray for Digital Technology

Abby Yadeo, Dux Abby won four scholarships: the Otago Vice Chancellor's scholarship, the Otago University Dux Scholarship and the Mate Nola Scholarship and the Hibernian Scholarship from Chanel College. Abby will attend Otago University in 2020 to study for a bachelor of physiotherapy.

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ROAD AND CARPARK CLOSURE FOR CRUISE MARTINBOROUGH Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulation 1965, notice is hereby given that the Masterton District Council has received an application to close Farriers carpark and part of a street to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder, for the purpose of permitting a hotrod classic cars and retro caravans show. Carpark to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic: The Farriers carpark Period of Closure: Saturday 25 January 2020 from 7am to 1pm Street to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic: Queen Street from north of Bruce Street to the northern roundabout Period of Closure: Saturday 25 January 2020 from 7am to 1pm. All closures will be removed as soon as practicable.

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CASTLEPOINT FISHING COMPETITION REACHES QUARTER CENTURY This January the Castlepoint Fishing Club celebrates the 25th anniversary of its annual fishing competition. Taking place on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th January, this family-friendly event has something for everyone. With both boat-based and landbased fishing options, the event provides plenty of opportunities to win great prizes. Among the big prizes is $1000 cash for The Professionals Heaviest Kahawai, $1000 cash for the enablebusiness Heaviest

Snapper and a $1000 Bunnings Warehouse prize package for the Heaviest Tuna. The unique geography of Castlepoint Beach means that everyone has a chance of winning big, not just those in boats, with fishing off the reef and in the lagoon, and prizes for children as well as adults. There is also a huge number of spot prizes and raffles to be won thanks to the competition’s generous sponsors. All funds raised from the competition is put back into the

Castlepoint community. With a strong social aspect competitors meet on both Friday and Saturday nights at the Castlepoint Community Hall. Saturday is the big night with free entertainment put on - this year Fingers Crossed is the band that is playing. The kitchen has food for sale made by Club committee members with an array of salads, local roasted meat, chops, sausages – a decent kiwi meal! Cost of entry is $40 for adults and

$5 for children 12 and under. Registration starts on Thursday 9 January from 4pm to 9pm at the community hall. Friday 10 and Saturday 11 January will see registration take place at the Basin. Wairarapa Hunting & Fishing and Bunnings have teamed up to supply 50 long sleeve thermal tops to go to the first 50 people to register, whether they are land-or boat-based competitors. Eftpos will be available.

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can be found on the club’s Facebook page @castlepointfishingclub or contact Alan Schofield on 06 372 6899.

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THURSDAY 9 JANUARY 4pm -9pm

Registration at Castlepoint Community Hall

6pm 8pm

5.30am

Registration at the Basin

Bar & food available to purchase

6am

Launching & fishing starts

Spot prizes for those who registered & briefing

10am -noon

Kids fishing competition at the Basin

12.30pm Kids prizegiving at the Church

FRIDAY 10 JANUARY 5.30am

‘Registration at the Basin

6am

Launching & fishing starts

10am -noon

Kids fishing competition at the Basin

12.30pm Kids prizegiving at the Church

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3-6pm

Weigh station open at the Basin

5pm

Lines out

5pm at the Castlepoint Community Hall onwards ■ Raffles & t-shirts available to purchase ■ Kitchen opens ■ Bar opens 8pm

SATURDAY 11 JANUARY

Spot prize for those who registered and briefing

Noon Weigh station open at the Basin onwards 2pm

Lines out and boats must be in the Basin by 3pm

5pm at the Castlepoint Community Hall onwards ■ Raffles & t-shirts available to purchase ■ Kitchen opens ■ Bar opens 6pm approx.

Prizegiving at Castlepoint Community Hall After prizegiving the band, Fingers Crossed, will be playing

EFTPOS WILL BE AVAILABLE

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Family-friendly fishing makes special effort for children There has always been a special emphasis on children at the Castlepoint Fishing Competition. Because of the geography of Castlepoint Beach, young children have the opportunity to fish safely with their caregivers in the lagoon. The competition has a special section for children 12 and under with a kids competition held at the Lagoon from 10am until midday on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th ($5 per entry), with a special kid’s prizegiving.

There is a youth prize for children up to 16 years who are registered in the major competition. This prize is for the most different species caught. In the past this prize has been an awesome fishing rod supplied by one of our generous sponsors. The competition always attracts lots of family groups with around 25 entries in each age group. Some of the fish species that are caught by the kids include Kahawai, Herring and Spotties.

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The Wairarapa Sports Fishing Club was running a Super Fish competition and the Castlepoint locals envisaged a separate competition that anyone could take part in, including kids and people who don’t have access to boats. The competition

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A community effort Celebrating 25 years is a massive achievement for the Castlepoint Fishing Competition which is run by volunteers from organisations in the surrounding area.

FROM TOP: Castlepoint races. Castlepoint fire service. Tinui School. Castlepoint Golf Club.

All funds raised from the competition are put back into the Castlepoint community with the following organisations benefiting: Castlepoint Golf Club, Castlepoint District Hall, The Tinui Parish, Castlepoint Residents and Ratepayers Association, Castlepoint Racing Club, Tinui School and Tinui Tennis Club. From $1200 to $1800 is donated to each community group every year from money raised by the event. This sum can be more some years, depending on sponsorship and entries. In 2019 $11,000 was given back to the community groups. The club keeps a small amount of money to keep the event

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This funding has enabled: ■ Castlepoint Residents and Ratepayers Association to upkeep of the beach dune plantings and some of the money going into the lovely seats and tables that are on the beachfront. ■ Castlepoint Fire Brigade to get new equipment over the years. ■ Many of the organisations involved are assisted with general costs, building upkeep and so on. “This is such a special event in that every organisation works together to raise money for the community. Instead of running individual fundraisers where we would probably be approaching the same people in the community every time, this event gives us the ability to draw people out to Castlepoint to enjoy our beautiful ocean and run an awesome competition while raising money at the same time. This is truly a one-of-a kind event.” - Emily Crofoot, Castlepoint Station

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SHARED COMMUNITY SPACES Bringing Masterton Together

HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE TOWN HALL Masterton District Council is working on one of the biggest decisions it will make in the next three years; whether to invest in a shared, multi-purpose community facility, like a civic centre or Town Hall. The need for a decision comes after the Masterton Town Hall was closed due to seismic issues in 2016. The costs of a facility will be funded by the whole district in rates, up to $200 a year for a household in urban Masterton. So, it’s important you have your say about what YOU want. y

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Would you be willing to pay extra to retain the façade?

While you’re out aiming to hook the big one, think about these questions, and then come and give us your thoughts! The Masterton District Council will be out and about around Castlepoint during the fishing comp. You can also come and tell us what you think at the Castlepoint Store. Or, if you’d rather take a few days to think about it, jump online when you get home and do the quick survey at: www.mastertontown.nz

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Castlepoint fishing competition’s record catch

The $1000 prizes for snapper weighing over 2.5kg and kahawai over 3kg went unclaimed, but the competition saw plenty of other winners.

A prize was also awarded to Barry New from the boat ‘Ventura’ for his 15.74kg Kingfish.

While no-one managed to claim the heaviest kahawai over 3kg, Nick Loader from the boat ‘Why Worry’ was awarded the prize for catching the average size of 1.4kg.

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Although there were no monster prizes awarded for the heaviest kahawai and snapper, a record number of fish were caught at the 24TH Castlepoint Fishing Competition last January.

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Additionally, in 2019 the competition recently introduced the youth category, which was awarded to Ryan Oakly for the greatest number of species caught.

Around 120 land-based and over 130 boat-based anglers tried their luck over the two days. The 2019 Competition saw fishing numbers up on the previous year and that a record number of fish were caught over the weekend with fishing conditions on Friday especially good. Prizes were awarded to each person who placed in the top

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Adam Clement took first prize in the skate/ray category with his 51.4kg catch.

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The Government’s plan to help older New Zealanders live well, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, was launched last month by Seniors Minister Tracey Martin. “Better Later Life takes a fresh look at what is required to ensure everyone gets the chance to live well as they get older and help ensure we create opportunities for everyone to participate, contribute and be valued as they age,” Mrs Martin says. “It has also been designed to ensure New Zealand is prepared for and makes the most of our ageing population. Like the rest of the developed world, New Zealand has an ageing population. “That’s great news in that more of us are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. But it also means there are some things we have to consider and prepare for as a country.”

“For example, two key areas of the strategy are supporting seniors in the workforce and how businesses can better recruit and retain older people; and promoting housing options appropriate for older people. It is also important as a country that we have policies and initiatives that help people to keep connections throughout their lives and stop them being isolated or lonely.” Better Later Life includes five key areas for action, based on feedback from nationwide consultation: • Achieving financial security and economic participation • Promoting healthy ageing and improving access to services • Creating diverse housing choices and options • Enhancing opportunities for participation and social connection, and • Making environments accessible.

An action plan will be developed based on the strategy’s key areas and progress will be tracked by two-yearly reporting on what has been done. “We’re not waiting to start this work, though. We’ve already introduced changes to the SuperGold Card to stretch peoples’ income, and the Age-Friendly community programme is under way as is reform of the Residential Tenancy Act. We’re also actively looking at what it takes to allow older people to remain in paid work.” The strategy was launched at the Better Later Working Lives Forum, hosted by the Minister at Parliament.

the challenges that people over 50 often face in participating in the workforce. We want to make sure that older people can work, if they wish or need to. Current trends show that some older workers who lose their jobs take longer to re-enter the workforce, which impacts on their wellbeing and their income. “Ageism, discrimination, negative stereotypes and attitudes towards older people all impact on the quality of later working lives and are considered in the strategy.” The strategy is available on the SuperSeniors website: www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz

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Regional banking hub to be trialed in Martinborough The elderly are among those likely to most benefit from regional banking hubs if an initial trial is successful. A unique partnership of six New Zealand banks will trial a new approach to providing banking services in small regional communities. Banking Hubs will be trialed in four small towns for 12 months, with the first starting by early 2020. The hubs for the trial will be located in Martinborough, Opunake, Stoke and Twizel. The hubs will feature a Smart ATM, support staff and online and technology support. During the pilots the participating banks – Kiwibank, BNZ, TSB, ANZ, ASB and Westpac – will not close regional branches. This excludes colocated Kiwibank/NZ Post premises. “New innovation and technology has brought huge benefits and convenience to customers such as 24-hour banking but some communities, especially small towns, can feel left behind when physical branches close,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Roger Beaumont.

“While many people hardly ever visit bank branches, some people still prefer to bank face to face. Banks want to help those customers by using innovative ideas and technology. “Each Banking Hub pilot will test different ways of adapting to community demand and requirements and services will evolve over time. They will provide different capabilities, with variations in technology and personal service.” The closure of many local branches around New Zealand has created a serious problems for many over the age of 65 who don’t have internet banking or a computer, says the Ministry of Social Development’s “Super Seniors” monthly newsletter. “To combat this, the Government has announced the trial of regional banking hubs. These banking hubs will mean that those in the regions will still have banking services near them, regardless of whether they are tech savvy or not.” For updates on the regional banking hubs go to the New Zealand Bankers Association website: www.nzba.org.nz

New era for SuperGold Card New Zealand’s over 65s now have easier ways to find SuperGold discounts and more places to use their card. The Government has brought the card into the digital era with the launch of a new SuperGold App and a completely upgraded website www.supergold.govt.nz There are three main changes: • Revamping the website and updating the details of all businesses • Creating a SuperGold App for smartphones, linked to the website information, so that people can find where deals are when they are out • Working with current partners and bringing on new ones to increase the range of discounts available. If you have a smartphone or tablet, download the new SuperGold App (SuperGoldNZ) from Google Play (Android users) or the App Store (Apple users).

It is easy to use, but if you’re new to apps you’ll find instructions on www.supergold.govt.nz The website and app let you search for SuperGold savings near you, or wherever you plan to be. You can check out discounts and special offers by category and location or use the search function to find the best deal on a particular product or service. If you’re on Facebook, it’s a good idea to ‘like’ the SuperGold Facebook page. That way you’ll stay up to date with all the latest special offers from nationwide SuperGold partners. There are over 10,000 places throughout New Zealand to use your SuperGold Card and more businesses coming on board all the time. You still need to show your SuperGold Card when you pay for your purchase.

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Golden Report encourages retirees to consider savings options New Zealanders planning for retirement need to consider their savings options in a low interest rate environment, according to the latest Retirement Expenditure Guidelines produced by the Westpac Massey Fin-Ed Centre. The 2019 report confirms most retirees supplement their New Zealand Superannuation payments with other savings or income. The guidelines, which are produced annually, calculate what retirees currently spend to maintain either a ‘no frills’ retirement, or a more fulfilling ‘choices’ lifestyle that includes some luxuries. Costs are calculated for one and twoperson households in both metropolitan (Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch) and provincial areas. The 2019 guidelines calculate a twoperson household living in the city would need to have saved $787,000 to fund a ‘choices’ lifestyle, while a couple living in the provinces would need to have saved $493,000.

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home loan rates are helping more Kiwis pay off their mortgage Only two-person as they approach age, provincial households retirement giving them living a ‘no frills’ lifestyle greater financial security and peace come close to being of mind, he says.

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of covering all of the expenses for most retirees. Only two-person provincial households living a ‘no frills’ lifestyle come close to being funded by New Zealand Superannuation. A metropolitan two-person household with a ‘no frills’ lifestyle would still require savings of $261,000 at retirement to supplement their superannuation.

retirees and the need to carefully plan the decumulation period of retirement. Westpac NZ general manager of consumer banking and wealth, Simon Power, says the historically low interest rates present challenges and opportunities. Savers are facing lower returns as term deposit rates fall. However, decreasing

Chief executive of the Financial Services Council Richard Klipin says planning for retirement could mean the difference between a comfortable retirement or not. “There is plenty of good advice out there to help and it’s easy to start saving what you can through schemes like KiwiSaver.” The Westpac Massey Fin-Ed Centre, or Financial Education and Research Centre, is a joint initiative by Westpac and Massey University that aims to improve the financial wellbeing of New Zealanders.

Consider your retirement options Report author, Dr Claire Matthews from the Massey Business School, says it is important for people to carefully consider their retirement options. “While the lump sum required to fund the difference in spending over New Zealand Superannuation can seem daunting, it can be reduced by continuing to work either full or parttime, or by delaying retirement for a couple of years,” she says.

The lump sums required for a ‘choices lifestyle’ for a one-person household are $764,000 and $411,000 for metropolitan and provincial areas respectively.

“If you delayed your retirement for two years, continued working and saved all your NZ Superannuation payments, it would make a significant impact to your retirement nest egg.”

New Zealand Superannuation had increased by 2.56 per cent but fell short

The report also highlights the challenges of a low interest environment for

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TUESDAY 24 th DECEMBER 7.00 pm

THE LIGH HOUSE CHURCH

CHRISTMAS AT WAIRARAPA ANGLICAN CHURCHES St Matthew’s Parish MASTERTON

St Mark’s Parish CARTERTON

SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER, 7PM Nine Lessons & Carols at St Matthew’s Church

SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER, 5PM Carols and Readings at Gladstone Church

TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 6.30PM Christmas Eve Family Communion at St Andrew’s Upper Plain

TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 5PM Christingle Family Service at Gladstone Church

TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 11PM Midnight Communion at St Matthew’s Church

TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 11PM Midnight Mass

WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 9.30AM Family Celebrations, Combined Parish Service at St Matthew’s Church

WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 10AM Christmas Day Family Celebration

29 DECEMBER - 26 JANUARY 9.30AM Weekly Combined Parish service, St Matthew’s Church

Parish of The Epiphany MASTERTON TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 4PM Christingle/Christmas Eve Family Service TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 11.30PM Midnight Christmas Celebration

(with mulled wine and Christmas cake from 11pm)

WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 9AM Family Eucharist Celebration Service SUNDAY 5 JANUARY, 10.30AM Epiphany Celebration Service and BBQ SUNDAY 12 JANUARY, 9AM Combined Parish Service

Parish of Tinui TINUI TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 6 PM Carols and Communion at St Joseph’s, Riversdale TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 8.30PM Carols and Communion at St Peter’s by the Sea, Castlepoint WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 9AM Christmas Communion at St Andrew’s, Whareama

St Luke’s Parish GREYTOWN TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 11PM Christmas Eve Eucharist WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 9.30AM Modern, Family-friendly Christmas Service

St Andrew’s Church MARTINBOROUGH TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 11AM Christmas Eucharist at Wharekaka Rest Home TUESDAY 24 DECEMBER, 6.30PM Children’s Service at St Andrew’s WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 7.30AM Christmas Eucharist at All Saints’ Waiorongomai WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 9.30AM Christmas Eucharist at St Francis’ Kahutara WEDNESDAY 25 DECEMBER, 9.30AM Christmas Eucharist at St Andrew’s

St John’s Church FEATHERSTON SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 11AM Christmas Carol singing at Wharekaka Rest Home WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 6 PM Christmas Carol singing at Boynes’ Woolshed, Tora SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER, 9.30AM Christmas Celebration Service at St John’s SUNDAY 22 DECEMBER, 5.30PM Featherston Community Carols at ANZAC hall

Wairarapa Midweek Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Cruise Martinborough returns! Cruise Martinborough is back for its fifth year when the event will again be based in Martinborough from Wednesday 22ND January to Sunday 26TH January. The hot rod, classic and muscle car events showcases vehicles from the 1950s to 1970s and earlier with Martinborough rugby grounds AKA Cruise Domain home base from where the 200-odd vehicles head out for drives around Wairarapa.

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Saturday provides an opportunity to see them at the Martinborough Market from 9am with food stalls and entertainment. Along with the vehicles on display, many of their owners will be making a special effort with their appearance in the hope of becoming Miss Cruise Martinborough 2020.

Ranui Essentials lavender and star gazing Star gazing is returning to Ranui Essentials after a very successful first event last year. This unique experience will take place amongst lavender fields on the outskirts of Martinborough, on Saturday 28 December and Saturday 18 January from 8pm to 11.30pm. The lavender is just starting to open and the fields are starting to look purple with lavender picking from 8pm through to darkness. Then Becky Bateman and the team from Under the Stars will guide you on a star journey. Becky comes from a science, teaching and outreach background. She is a strong advocate of the Martinborough International Dark Sky Reserve proposal and helping people understand the importance of keeping the skies dark. Picked lavender is $5 a bunch. The Lavender Shop will be open throughout the night to get those precious lavender products. All ages are welcome with admission $5 per adult and children free (no pets and no smoking). No food will be sold on site so bring a picnic, torch, and telescope if you have one and enjoy the view. Ranui Essentials is located at 284c Dry River Road, Martinborough.

WHATS ON

MARTINBOROUGH COVERED

FEATURE SUPPLEMENT

DEC 26

TRAVELLING CREPES Konny’s menu includes Waffles and Crepes - both sweet and savoury. Te Kairanga Vineyard, 89 Martins Road, Martinborough 11am - 4pm

DEC 28

MARTINBOROUGH STAR GAZING AND PICK YOUR OWN LAVENDER Ranui Essentials, 284c Dry River Road, Martinborough 8 - 11.30pm, $5 Door Sale

JAN 3

STAR GAZING TOURS STAR FIELD 115B Ruakokoputuna Rd, Martinborough 10.30pm - 12.30am Star Field Tour 8 -17 yrs: $89 Star Field Tour 18 yrs & over: $159 Buy Tickets P 021 946 723,

Additional fees may apply JAN 5

TE KAIRANGA’S FARMERS MARKET Te Kairanga Vineyard, 89 Martins Road, Martinborough 10am - 4pm

Luna Estate Martinborough Luna Estate is a family owned winery in Martinborough with two distinct vineyards, a winery and a cellar door. Pinot Noir vines planted with Martinborough’s unique Abel clone in 1986 at our Blue Rock vineyard is where the Luna story begins, in our commitment to produce premium cool climate wines. Currently Blue Rock is home to Pinot Noir, Syrah and the aromatic varietals of Sauvignon Blanc and Rose made from Pinot Meunier. Adding the Eclipse vineyard, first planted in 1993, into our holdings has added a true Yin to the Yang of Blue Rock. Eclipse soils are perfect for producing world class Pinot Noir as well as Chardonnay. Together we sustainably farm 40 hectares from the two special sites, with the intention of creating elegant, expressive wine with a sense of space. Care and attention in the vineyard aligns with minimum wine making artefact

that enables us to share our touch of magic. Our cellar door, located at 133 Puruatanga Road, is open seven days. Our kitchen specialises in an Asian-inspired menu with a focus on shared plates, matched alongside Luna wines. We host a range of events here throughout the summer months and our Blue Rock vineyard at 284 Dry River Road is perfect for events for up to 80 people. We are all set for a busy summer and welcome you to come and visit for lunch, a guided wine tasting, or simply to stock up on some of our delicious wines.

TRUST HOUSE

CRUISE Martinborough

23 - 26

JANUARY

2020