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Lisa Urbani “Winter is coming” he said ominously, and when I saw the tents sheltering under a tree, next to a river, I shivered in the autumn chill. He wanted me to call him the ‘old fella’ for the purposes of this story, but truth be told, he is only 55, but looks much older. One of 14 children who

grew up in a small rural town, he is polite and soft-spoken. His alcoholic parents fed him porridge with cigarette butts and he ate it because the alternative was no breakfast. They taught him to steal at an early age, how to break into houses and sadly he says he never had a childhood. He is very open about the fact that his life has

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been a litany of despair, drugs, alcohol, sojourns in prison, and in his younger years, gangrelated activities, but he says he has “regrets for my decisions.” Now he is homeless, living in two tents, with two other homeless men, on the outskirts of Masterton, eking out an existence. His sickness beneﬁt of $180 per week will not

cover both rent and food, so he had to choose. He and his friends often get told to move and then have to ﬁnd new shelter. People abuse them or try to rob them. They look out for each other, protecting each other’s belongings and have unspoken rules about not leaving a mess and not asking too many questions, each person

tells their story in their own time. Their tent is neat and organised, and they have made a makeshift table with a plank and tyres. The old fella says they are at the “bottom of the barrel and the only way is up”, their life is literally reduced to one day at a time. His honesty and willingness to share his story takes courage.

“We are human, the more support we get, kai, a shower, watch some TV, the more we have a sense of something to hold on to,” the old fella says. Masterton Foodbank coordinator Lyn Tankersley drew my attention to the homeless. Continued on page 3

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Wairarapa farmers are seeking central government backing as the threat of a drought moves ever closer. Dry conditions in neighbouring Manawatu and Tararua and other nearby areas led to Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor conﬁrming the drought as a “medium sized adverse event”. “Many parts of the country are doing it tough due to a substantial lack of rain.” Masterton, Carterton and South Wairarapa are rated as extremely dry.

More than 100 handbags were presented to Wairarapa Women’s Refuge as part of the local response to the Love Grace campaign to support women and highlight domestic violence in New Zealand. Last year, NZ police attended a family violence incident once every four minutes. British backpacker Grace Millane was murdered in Auckland last year. For the Love Grace campaign, handbags were ﬁlled with toiletries and luxury items for women in need.

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March 15 marked one year since the terror attacks at two Christchurch mosques, which resulted in 51 people losing their lives. Wairarapa Victim Support volunteer Fred Wheeler travelled to Christchurch in the immediate aftermath. He helped set up a hub to centralise access to the services they anticipated victims would need. Victims included the injured, family members of the deceased and injured, and witnesses to the events. Recalling his two weeks down south, Fred said the need was “like a tidal wave”.

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Big events fall victim to virus Karen Coltman

The reality of virus covid-19 has struck Wairarapa with organisers cancelling events this weekend and beyond. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday banned public gatherings with more than 500 people, either indoors or outdoors. “To slow the spread of covid-19, reduce the number of people infected and protect those who are more vulnerable to severe illness, today Cabinet agreed that gatherings of 500 or more people held outdoors, or indoors should be cancelled. This applies to non-essential events such as festivals, fairs, sporting, religious and cultural events.” UCOL Wairarapa had already cancelled its planned graduation

The annual Wairarapa Balloon Festival is one of many New Zealand events affected by the virus. PHOTO/FILE

ceremony on March 26. “We did not make this decision lightly. Celebrating our graduates’ success is a key moment of our calendar,” chief of operations Lyal FrenchWright said. “However, by limiting large gatherings, given the current situation in New Zealand and globally, we can act in the best interests of the health and safety of our communities.”

There were 156 students set to graduate. Martinborough’s Round the Vines this coming weekend has been postponed, while next month’s Wairarapa Balloon Festival has been cancelled. The Round the Vines running event is a big fundraiser for Martinborough School, having previously brought in between $30,000

and $40,000. “There was a lot of thinking over the weekend and communication between organising committee members and we felt it was the responsible thing to do even though the government had not required it to be cancelled,” school principal Craig Nelson said. “It has run for 25 years

rain or shine and this is the first time it has been put off. But we hope to hold the event later in the year.” Many schools around the region have cancelled their scheduled annual fundraising events and others are waiting to get more government direction on whether they will need to pull the plug. While the Wairarapa Balloon Festival has been cancelled before because

of bad weather, the organisers announced on Monday that it was “with a heavy heart” the 2020 event was called off. Wairarapa Balloon Society chair, Howard Watson, said the festival creates mass gatherings of people with open access to all events, making traceability difficult should the virus be spreading. “We support the government in making public health a priority,” Watson said. Consideration of the Government’s travel isolation restrictions have been taken into account, and these restrictions will therefore prevent overseas pilots from attending, he said. All pre-purchased tickets for the Night Show will be refunded.

On society’s fringes, forgotten and ignored Continued from page 1 While discussing the constant need for donations of food, she mentioned that the foodbank was often the first indicator that someone might be homeless. As a result of this, she and some volunteers got together and opened Shelter Masterton last year in August. It maintains a fairly low profile, but is affiliated to a church which does not charge them any rent or expect a contribution to the power bill. According to Lyn they have been “incredible, one of the most communityminded churches in Masterton”. Staffed by volunteers, anyone needing their service has to be identified by a community worker, and will be issued a card that will enable them to use the shelter three times a week, to get a meal, have a shower and wash their clothes. There is a TV and pool

table so they can relax in a social setting and feel safe. It is estimated that there about 17 people sleeping rough in Wairarapa, in the open or in a car. It is a sad situation to be in, not many want to talk about it, or reveal their desperation to their families. Many of the homeless also have mental health problems and addictions, and are sickness beneficiaries. Lyn talks of the stigma of living out on the streets. She explains that they have usually never known a ‘normal’ existence, they do not have the ability to organise their lives. “They are not choosing to do this, it’s nobody’s fault. There is not enough suitable accommodation. They need specialist accommodation, pastoral care, someone watching over them and helping them.”

‘Less and less people care’

‘Tina’ is living in a car and at first glance appears to

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be camping. On closer inspection, the car windows are covered, it is filled with clothes, and she is sleeping with a knife nearby, in case she needs it. She is 50 and during our conversation her eyes fill with tears constantly. My heart goes out to her when she says, “years ago someone would have come over, less and less

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people care.” Although she has worked as a cleaner and farmworker, she is currently unemployed and is on a sickness benefit, which won’t cover rent. Her wish is to live in a caravan she owns, but it needs some work and a warrant of fitness and registration, and she doesn’t have the money for anything extra. She has been living like

this for almost five months and has become very wary of people. A solo mum, her life has also been filled with ups and downs, and although she has family she could turn to, it’s clear that it’s not an option for her. She bathes in the river, or where she can, but with winter approaching, she knows she needs to find a better option than a car. It takes me by surprise

when she says she most misses being able to sit down at a table when she eats. Such a little thing that we all take for granted. Her overriding feeling is one of “helplessness”, and she wishes that Work and Income [WINZ] had guidance counsellors to “give you a way out of the box”. It is a shameful fact that all around our beautiful country, people are living like the ‘old fella’ and ‘Tina’, on the fringes of society, ignored, largely forgotten except by the few agencies that are trying to ease their plight. It’s a rapidly growing problem in our region that cannot be overlooked, and in Lyn’s words, “people need to accept that this is the way it is and reach out in any way they can. “If everybody loved their neighbour the world would be a better place.” • Next week: The agencies involved in trying to help the homeless.

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Letting kids be kids outdoors Hayley Gastmeier Twins Eamonn and Eddie Ryan-Wells loving the tree swing at New Forest school. PHOTO/CLAIRE WELLS

Letting children be free to explore, imagine, and connect with nature is the name of the game for Hella Coenen. On her 97ha property in the Mikimiki valley north of Masterton, Hella has opened the New Forest school, an outdoor learning environment where youngsters can interact with and enjoy the natural world. Wairarapa childcare centres, kindergartens, and schools have been frequenting New Forest, which offers a one-day programme in outdoor classrooms with activities that fit into the national education curriculum. Hella said she had a “pretty adventurous childhood” in the Dutch countryside. She said living in a world in which “technology has taken over”, many kids these days spend much of their time in front of a screen. “At New Forest we want to give back to nature, and give back to our children the same freedom we once enjoyed. “We will have to hand over the responsibility to care for the land to our future generations one day, and by exposing and connecting children to the natural environment they will be able to form lasting relationships, help to care for the natural world and become true kaitiaki or guardians.” The school’s programme, which incorporates tikanga Maori, is based in four outdoor areas, which children visit in groups on a rotation. In the Kahikatea classroom, children explore the streambed, looking for baby kōura [freshwater crayfish] under rocks, build huts, climb trees, create art using items found in nature, play in the mud ‘kitchen’, and peep in weta motels. The Black Maire Tree classroom has a balancing beam, a crawling tunnel,

Hella Coenen captures the children’s attention with a story. PHOTO/CLAIRE WELLS Harry Prior getting creative with his clay potion. PHOTO/HELLA COENEN

Hella Coenen has opened the New Forest school on her Mikimiki property. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

and a muddy wetland to explore. Here, children also practise knotting and whittling sticks, which they then use to cook damper around an open ﬁre. The ﬁre area is a short walk up the hill, on which abandoned rabbit

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usually a Maori legend, such as ‘How the kiwi lost its wings’. She said the outdoor environment sparks children’s imagination and reignites a love for learning in those falling behind in the traditional classroom. Hella spent 15 years teaching in Rudolf Steiner kindergartens and has also worked as an early childhood reliever in Wairarapa. She oﬃcially opened the New Forest school in 2019, and has since hosted visits from many Wairarapa schools and early education centres. Earlier this month, Harry, who is almost 2, was enjoying his visit with his dad Will Prior. “He usually comes with his mum, and he loves it,” Will said.

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If anyone knows the extent of the food poverty issue in Masterton, it’s foodbank coordinater Lyn Tankersley. Now Lyn is challenging food businesses to look at their waste and consider whether it could be channelled back into the community. “Everyone must think about their waste and how they can reduce it. “People are throwing things away that are fine to eat. Masterton could be the leaders in composting, reducing waste, and so on.” She said with the financial implications of the coronavirus, she’s anticipating food poverty in the region will only get worse. “We’ve already got forestry workers being laid off in Masterton. I keep saying to people, clean out your pantry and donate things you’re not using.” For 20 years Lyn has been involved with Masterton Foodbank, a charity that provides emergency food parcels to people in the community needing a helping hand. She says “the figures just keep going up and up and up” with the foodbank giving out “in excess of 420 parcels a month” these days. “There’s such a need for us out there, and many people just don’t realise.” Lyn said keeping up with demand proved challenging at times. While the organisation

spends about $70,000 on food parcel items annually, it relies heavily on public donations to meet the need. Stocks are replenished each year during the annual food drive, but it doesn’t take long until the shelves are again bare. Lyn said simply put, if it wasn’t for community and business goodwill, “we couldn’t survive”. “Breadcraft and Henergy eggs are always giving us bread and eggs, and supermarkets are great too.” Masterton Foodbank has about 60 volunteers, collectively putting in more than 130 hours per week. The charity operates under an agreement with Waiwaste Food Rescue and the Community Kitchen. Lyn said the three organisations complemented each other nicely. “We’re all working in a circle – there are no double ups.” Waiwaste collects food – which is edible but not good enough to sell – on weekdays from supermarkets, cafes, and bakeries. The food is then split between the foodbank for parcels and the Community Kitchen, which provides ready-toheat meals free to people in emergency situations. Lyn said other community collaborations ensured nothing donated went to waste. “We work closely with Good Bitches Baking. If we’re given golden syrup or condensed milk, we’re giving it to them instead of putting it in a food parcel. “They’re using it to

bake and they bring the baking back to us to put into food parcels – they’re also taking baking to the shelters as well. “It’s a matter of working with the community and that’s what I think we’re doing really well,” Lyn said. “Sometimes Countdown will give us a bag of wholemeal ﬂour – we’re not going to put that in the parcel because not everyone is going to use it. “To bake you’ve got to have all the ingredients, a recipe, baking trays, knowledge – you have to have all those things. “So we’ll give the ﬂour to Frank at The Old Bakehouse, and he’ll bake us loaves or rolls and bring them back. “We’re always looking for creative ideas to make sure we use all the products that are donated to the foodbank, no matter what it is.”

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6 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, March 18, 2020 COMMENT

Shared services vital for region Geoff Vause

No longer fractured by the possibility of amalgamation bringing extreme change to politicians, staff and ratepayers across the region, the three Wairarapa councils can strengthen their ability to share services and costs to benefit their ratepayers. With the uncertainty gone and new councils elected, traditional areas of cost saving and efficiency can be more openly addressed and enhanced with more initiatives for saving time and money. The mayors of South Wairarapa (Alex Beijen), Carterton (Greg Lang) and Masterton (Lyn Patterson) face similar funding challenges with ageing infrastructure, water shortages and central government pushing more responsibility to their councils and expecting more service delivery for the same dollar. South Wairarapa ratepayers alone would be coughing up three times what they pay now if their services were to be funded without borrowing, and Carterton’s already pay among the highest rates in

the country as they meet new infrastructure costs. The mayors meet regularly, and the three councils have a shared services working group monitoring how they work together now, and what can be done in the future. There are about 20 shared activities, and several involve South Wairarapa and Carterton alone. Having three councils in the room, one more urban than the other two, is much more difficult than with two, especially when the third has a large urban centre. Masterton is considering sharing library services, for example, but at present has different library IT to the other two. Sharing roading activities and maintenance is a new achievement for South Wairarapa and Carterton, with Masterton’s urban roading demands making their involvement unlikely at present. Positive pressure saw a Climate Change Strategy adopted by Carterton and South Wairarapa recently, with the cost of climate change consultant Melanie Barthe shared by them. All three share tourism

An aerial view of Masterton.

promotion, emergency management, community wellbeing initiatives, district planning, waste management, various bylaws, road safety, internet rollouts, events such as Apprentice Awards, cycling strategies, tourist trails, and farreaching economic planning among others. Others under development include a single building control

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authority to give builders and developers better uniformity in processes across the region, and co-ordinated geographical information services so the layers of mapping information are also consistent region wide. South Wairarapa and Carterton are investigating a shared pound, with Masterton waiting to compare its own animal control business plan with

the advantages of a joint venture. Masterton also supports and funds aspects of community development through Connecting Communities Wairarapa. Wairarapa iwi also bring parallel interests to the local government table in the region’s economic strategies, and crucial resources such as water. Local government exponent Dame Margaret Bazley, who has retired to Carterton, said nobody involved in local government should presume they know what is right for Maori. Dame Margaret said the best model she had seen was one used at Canterbury Regional Council when she chaired the commission the government put in to manage that failing organisation in 2010. “We simply asked Ngai Tahu, in that case, what they wanted to do and who they wanted to represent them. We listened to what rūnanga said and went with that. It worked well.” Dame Margaret said all areas of local government in Wairarapa could be scrutinised and the shared service potential properly

developed. It may take time, especially given the differences in various contracts each council holds with staff, suppliers and others, but the sheer cost of infrastructure renewal alone across the region precludes any narrow, parochial approach. Current rate takes do not come close to meeting the cost of delivering local government. A crisis is approaching and it would be a mistake to leave the solution in the hands of central government politicians who are largely pushed by election cycle imperatives and pork barrel politics such as the Provincial Growth Fund. The growth and strength of sports clubs and volunteer organisations across the regions clearly show local people have always understood and delivered self-governance. The same applies to local government. Ownership, solutions and change rest within the regional and urban communities and the cooperation and leadership they foster in the face of necessity.

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Playing the waiting game Comment – Pick ‘n Mix

Graeme Burnard What is an acceptable time to wait for something? I am prompted to ask because I applied for a job and after nearly a month of waiting for any response, I emailed them. I asked that as I hadn’t heard anything, was I not being considered? The email back to me from the manager informed me that there had been a delay because the chair had to go overseas and the deputy chair was very busy. The problem I have with that is simple. Basic manners! It would have taken a couple of minutes to

send out a quick email to all applicants explaining the situation. Three requirements mentioned in the job description – excellent communication skills, good time management, and providing good customer service – must have only applied to the applicants, not current staff. Anyhow I digress, but I am interested to know how long we spend waiting for things. Human beings spend approximately six months of their lives waiting in lines. And the average person spends about 43 days

on hold with automated customer service. Here are some examples of waiting times. Need a new car? If you are wanting to put your name on a waiting list to buy a new Tesla Model 3, beware. There are over 400,000 people ahead of you and the wait time is at least two years. If you need to touch up your body art and would like to visit Amsterdambased tattoo artist Rob Admiraal, be prepared to wait for up to three years. Ladies, are any of you waiting for a pair of Everlane’s Day Heels? They have been dubbed the world’s most comfortable shoes and the waiting list is 28,000 and growing. You might have to stick to your Crocs for a while longer.

When Playstation 3 was launched in 2006, fans camped outside shops for three days waiting to be one of the first owners and when the iphone5s was launched in 2013, some people queued for two weeks – 1400 people in New York alone. Nuts! Franklin Barbecue, a very popular food chain in America does not accept bookings. It is not uncommon for people to queue from 7am just to get lunch. The annoying thing is that you could queue for hours and still miss out. The queue just keeps growing and when the meat runs out, it’s all over. Go home and try again the next day. The Melbourne Cricket

Club is so popular that in 2012 the waiting time to be a member was a staggering 68 years. However, since they introduced a new category in 2018, the waiting time has dropped to a very reasonable 25 years. But I suggest you don’t bother putting Grandad on the list. He might not quite make it. And Wisconsin’s Green Bay Packers have the longest season ticket waiting list in the NFL. As the average wait is at least 30 years, it’s customary for fans to add their children’s names to the list at birth. I suppose my waiting a month for a response to a job application isn’t so bad after all.

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Featherston Booktown is set to be bigger and better than ever with a record number of 91 presenters and 63 events. The annual event runs from May 8-10 with an additional day on May 7, specifically for local schools. It will be the South Wairarapa town’s sixth consecutive Booktown festival, with spokesperson Mary Biggs anticipating tickets to sell out fast. “Everyone involved with Featherston Booktown is excited with the inspiring, challenging, imaginative, thought provoking line up . . . there is something for everyone.” The programme launch is on March 31. Ticket sales go live on April 3, at Eventfinda. The 2020 programme will be available in libraries, cafes, i-SITEs and online at booktown.org.nz Featherston is one of only 22 accredited Booktowns in the world, and the only one in New Zealand. Last year more than 6000 people attended Featherston Booktown events. “We expect to see more visitors coming into Featherston, staying on for a long weekend and enjoying our fabulous cafes, restaurants and shops,” Mary said.

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Unless you are planting Unique (which is the only ‘true’ self fertile feijoa available) then we recommend you plant at least two different varieties to increase pollination. Cross pollination produces lots of tiny seeds which leads to bigger and better shaped fruit with more pulp.

PLANT AN EDIBLE HEDGE. Sellowiana is a popular choice, and we have grown our own here so they are a great price. Because Sellowiana don’t produce a lot of fruit, it’s a good idea to mix in another variety or two for bigger yields.

 They have beautiful EDIBLE flowers that appear at Xmas time (maybe change the plastic tree to something living?).  They are pollinated by birds and bees, therefore they encourage these beautiful creatures to your garden.

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UNIQUE is definitely the best option if you are only planting a single plant, this is the only true self fertile one, and it bears fruit from a younger age.

PLANTING TIPS:  Feijoas can be planted all year round, but as with many trees & shrubs Autumn is the ideal time because the plant has time to establish a strong root zone before winter kicks in, ready for a Spring Spurt.

Pollination is normally done by birds who love the pretty flowers. Keeping the centre pruned so it’s open and airy enough for a bird to fly through will also help.

 Feijoas prefer free draining soil in a sunny spot. Although they are hardy they will still struggle through long dry spells if not watered, adding Saturaid and mulch will help.

KAKAPO produces lovely mild sweet flavoured fruit on a slow growing tree. Another mid season is WIKI TU, a dwarf tree, only growing to 2.5m (other grow to approx. 4m).

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OPAL STAR is compact but bushy, making it a great choice for containers or hedges. Triumph has a medium sized fruit with a soft and juicy pulp. Wiki Tu

Feijoas are worth while growing for the flowers alone.

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MOON PLANTING TIPS THIS MONTH MARCH 15 - 19: Cultivate the soil and dig in fertiliser. MARCH 20 - 25: Sow root crop seeds such as turnips and beetroot. Plant spring flowering bulbs. MARCH 26 - 31: Plant fruit trees. Take cuttings. Plant leafy vegetables such as kale, kohlrabi, broccoli and spinach.

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 For garden plantings we recommend boosting your soil with organic matter; eg ican Real Blood & Bone, Revital Grow All & Tui Sheep Pellets.

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Feijoa fruiting times are classed as Early, Mid or Late season. Early season ripens approx March April; mid in April and late ripens April - May. If you plant varieties with that in mind then you could be reaping the rewards through the entire season. Here’s an example of varieties available:

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An ‘outside the box’ thinker with a zeal for life

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OBITUARY: Peter King 08/12/47 – 09/03/20 Gianina Schwanecke fun,” he said. “He was

someone who thought outside the box.” King’s contribution to civic life in Carterton included starting the Great Carterton Wheelbarrow Race and forming the ‘Esteemed Society of Petes’. Its four rules include, only a Pete can give a card to Pete, Petes must toast to absent Petes, and only lend tools to another Pete. He was also a highflyer in the New Zealand ballooning community. Levin-based balloonist Denis Hall said they met over 30 years ago. “He was well known and well respected within the ballooning community. We taught ourselves to fly back then and Peter liked to fly high.” Hall said he would be remembered as a hardworking, competent and dedicated member, as well as an eccentric character. “He took woodworking very seriously. He was very creative with it.” At King’s funeral on Thursday, Hall donned a wooden vest, one part of a wooden suit King had crafted to showcase the qualities of different woods at trade presentations. Fellow balloonist Howard Watson said he had travelled with King many times in the 20 years they knew each other. He said he was an “amazing guy” with a “good sense of humour”. “He’s one of the oldest members of the balloon community. He’s going to be missed.” Having been diagnosed with Peter King multiple dressed in his myeloma, King home-made held an ‘exit wooden suit, made over party’ before many years. he died, to PHOTO/ celebrate his GIANINA life with family SCHWANECKE and friends.

Carterton man Peter King will be remembered for his outside of the box thinking and zeal for life. A fourth-generation woodworker, he was well known for his beautiful kitchens and timber benchtops after taking over the family woodworking business, Kings, in the late 1970s. The company was founded by his greatgrandfather Daniel Thomas “DT” King in 1887. It closed last year, but his sons still own the building and said the next generation will continue to do creative things from its location on Broadway St. King is credited with helping introduce timbers such as blackwood, elm and macrocarpa to the commercial market and had become distinguished within the industry for using sustainable plantation species – something which wasn’t common practice at the time. Carterton mayor Greg Lang, himself a wheelwright, described him as a “very clever artist” and good friend. “He certainly made life

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Supporters of Kelly and Nathan Sargent at the building consent hearing last November. PHOTO/FILE

right”, he said. He told the Times-Age that ratepayers, who were footing the bill for council mistakes, had a right to know the settlement amount. “If councillors were not involved in this decision, I will be very disappointed, as will many other people I have spoken to,” Engel said. “If this settlement is not the full reimbursement of all of the Sargent’s costs then the council is not admitting it is fully responsible for staﬀ errors and therefore saying some of this mess is because of the Sargents. “This is unacceptable.” Engel intends to ask the councillors and Jane Davis at today’s full council meeting for the settlement amount. After the Sargents had erected the frame of their new build last January, CDC requested they surrender the building consent it had issued. A neighbour and property developer had complained about the height of it. The Sargents resubmitted the consent application in July. At the building consent hearing in November, commissioner Mark St

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Attitude is everything I have always believed strongly in the adage, ‘Attitude is Everything’. Recently a dear friend of mine was diagnosed with a life changing illness. It was a great shock to all who know her and love her for her kind heart and exuberant personality. Everyone has rallied round, and her group chat, in which she shares her journey, has become a place to show our support as everyone sends messages and pictures, and funny memes or jokes. A community of relatives, friends and colleagues are working together to help her with appointments, food and gardening, providing company and outings, and moral support. I know that she has been greatly buoyed by all the heartfelt outpouring of love. We in turn are all humbled and amazed at her positive and cheerful approach, her pragmatic and sensible ability to make decisions and deal with her illness and the treatments it entails. Her motto is, ‘I can, and

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Lisa Urbani I will’. All I know is that she truly is an inspiration to us all, and the wonderful sense of connection of the community around her, has made us all think about the importance of being there for others. This week I officially began as the Midweek reporter. I was a stay-at-home mum for a long time and it’s daunting to get back to full-time work in your fifties. Many years ago I trained as a journalist, and worked in the radio and television industry for 10 years, before I stayed home to raise my three lovely children. It was a privilege to be there for them during their formative years, and now that they are on their own career paths, it’s time for the old mother to use her skills. Over the past few weeks

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I have been learning all about my new role, and have been greatly assisted by two talented young journalists, Emily Ireland, chief reporter of the Times-Age, and Hayley Gastmeier the outgoing Midweek editor. They have been patient and encouraging in offering me guidance, and it has been much appreciated. Times-Age reporter Gianina Schwanecke has been a big help too. My front page story is about the homeless. Please read it and ask yourself what act of kindness you can perform to help others. It doesn’t have to be big, sometimes just a kind word will suffice to make someone’s day. We are all in this together, one community in the Wairarapa valley, and we must help each other.

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An unsung hero in Wairarapa is... Kylie Parry Sandra Debney always volunteering, puts in hours and hours every week. Also the first to be helping friends, relatives and neighbours too. Maureen Mcghie Grandparents who look after their grandchildren!

Sharlene AndClint Thompson Heather Bannister. Love her wairua she shares every day selflessly, so inclusive with everyone. Everyone is special. Nathan Roseman Liz Snowsill. The chaplain at Wairarapa Hospital. She has been a shoulder for thousands of people. Graeme Burnard Alix Cooper. One of the kindest most caring people I have met. People would be staggered if they knew how much she does for the community. Deborah Storey Debbie and Graham from the Amble Inn Motel, great ambassadors for Wairarapa. Bob Pringle Well I don’t mean to brag... but...

Jean Cretney Anyone who goes out of their way to help others. Adele Pentony-Graham Sally Summers, 70-odd years in the same shop at Saunders. Well done Sally. Kim Mckinley Lyn Tankersley! Jared Renata Mama Lyn and her husband Hayden. Richard Alan Dahlberg Resource Centre staff. Da Gillies Cindy Adams. Donna Laing Frances Dearnley, gentle, strong, caring. Sophie Cosford Indigo Freya does heaps for Featherston and South Wairarapa with South Wairarapa Foodbank Collective and Featherston’s Op Shop.

Davi Henare-Kuru Mike Kawana. Jo Waitoa-Hall Frances Reiri-Smith. Anna Florencia Koata P˜ tete Rainë McStabby, Sarah Tredray, and the Sacred Art team. Tracey Mannell Pete Nikolaison. Esther Love Doug Bracewell. Deborah Davidson Makuini Kerehi. Holly Majboroda Hazel Wiffen, the youngest person in New Zealand to go to space. Incredible.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, March 18, 2020 ARATOI VOICES

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Before the sun comes up Today is my very first day of volunteering at Aratoi, says Jo Nelson of Masterton. I was introduced by two Friends of Aratoi members, and I love coming into the museum and seeing the range of items on display. At the moment, it’s a great mix – ceramics, photography, film, printmaking, and all the great art in the shop too. If I have to choose what I like best right now, it would be this mono type by South Wairarapa artist Linda Evangaline-Smith, ‘Before the Sun Comes Up’. I love the blend of the blues, the gradation of colour, I can feel the sunlight making its way up into the morning sky. It’s so relaxing to look at, therapeutic even. Just like a

sunrise. I also love the way the horizon is hidden. I really enjoy interior design, and for me, art makes the home very personal. This work would be tireless to look at. I am not surprised that the work received the Best Mood and Atmosphere Award in this exhibition of contemporary Wairarapa printmaking, selected by Liz Bondy. I’m also not surprised that the print sold quickly, as did Linda’s other gorgeous print titled ‘Just After Sunset’, exhibited right beside her sunrise. Hanging in the middle of the gallery is Linda’s large screenprint ‘In the Bush’, which received The Most

Technical Award. The whole exhibition is just fantastic. I love seeing the variety of work by the 21 local artists. I’m also glad that Aratoi will be running a three-day School Holiday Programme in April. Children aged 8-13 can experience printmaking for themselves. I wonder if anyone will make a sunrise. • Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History to record stories of people at the regional museum – enjoy these first-hand accounts. “Under Pressure” is on display until 27 April. www.aratoi.org.nz

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A low carbon, low cost retirement Nick Dye

In our early 50s and finally child-free, my wife Alison and I bought one acre of degraded pasture with a very sad old farmhouse on it. The aim was simply to have a big garden in a peaceful setting. We were both working full time but put in a vege garden and orchard that provided fruit and nuts. Ten years later it began to dawn on us that we really needed to think about retirement. Working full time, you’re cash rich but time poor. In retirement that reverses. Therefore, we needed to use our last few years of work to set ourselves up so that on retiring, our outgoings would be minimal. So, where does the money go? Rates, insurance, electricity, heating, petrol, food, car repairs and rego.

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Of those, electricity, heating, petrol and food are all expensive and carbon based – and we knew we could make our own. Our first big purchase was an electric car. It cost $12,500 – but because I was commuting 135km daily, my fuel costs went from $120 per week to $20 per week. I calculated that the car

would pay for itself in fuel savings in less than three years. A bonus is that EVs need less repairs and servicing. We then fully insulated our house – ceiling, walls and floor – and had it double glazed, which reduced our outgoings on heating. Our main heating is from wood burners using

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“Before the Sun Comes Up”, a monotype print by Linda Evangeline-Smith, on show at Aratoi.

scavenged and homegrown wood, but we also installed heat pumps. The lights were switched to LEDs. We had 14 solar panels installed. These charge the car and run the house. However, I suspect we don’t have enough power for winter, so a wind turbine may be added.

We are still grid-tied and don’t have a battery due to the cost. If that cost comes down and/or the grid becomes unreliable, we will have to revisit this. We try to use what we have rather than buy from shops. We grow much of our own food – and try to be resourceful around the property (for example, strips off flax fronds work as string, which is always needed in a garden. Sort of McGuiver gardening). However, there is an elephant in the room. All this relies on our continuing good health. It is therefore essential to design for ease of use. This fits perfectly because low carbon living has to be as efficient as possible. Efficient design often has a very pleasing aesthetic, so low carbon living can be cheap, efficient and beautiful. What’s not to like?

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Creepy cockroaches and Cockroaches - Part 2

Some time ago I wrote about the fears we have that, when we think about them, are really irrational. These are often the sorts of fears that others consider to be pretty trivial. An example might be public speaking; what is it that really frightens us? There’s no physical risk, and most people in an audience are going to be wanting the speaker to succeed. This is where cockroaches come into this article. The last time I wrote about them I shared how there really is no threat that they impose on us; we could simply pick them up and toss them out the window. However, we instead jump at their unexpected movement, and flinch as they drop to the floor. Recently I was approached by Mary, a reader of my articles, who reminded me about the cockroach piece I wrote. She told me how she took my advice on board and, over a period of time, is now able to pick up a cockroach with her bare hands and toss is outside.

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This shows how some of our fears can be overcome when we do approach them rationally. Great stuff Mary!

Who to compare yourself to?

This idea came from Julia Cameron, author of the forever popular book Morning Pages. On The Mojo Radio Show Julia discussed the habit that many people have of comparing themselves to experts in fields that they themselves want to get better at. She uses the example of George Lucas, the director of the Star Wars movies. An aspiring filmmaker might compare him/herself to George Lucas at the peak of his career, a level that few will ever reach. A better idea would be to track down Lucas’ very first film efforts before he achieved any level of fame.

This will demonstrate that Lucas wasn’t always the filmmaker he became, he was, in fact, someone who had a long way to go when he set out on his career, but through hard work he achieved great things.

Getting things done so we can do what we want Dave Allen is the creator of the brilliant Getting Things Done (often referred to as GTD) system. Essentially this is a process for getting the important things done, saving us from constantly feeling overwhelmed as we tread water through our lives. Rather than explain the system in this post, I’ll instead share an insight from Dave Allen re why the system is so important to him. Dave gets things done so that he can do more of the things that he wants to do, as opposed to getting things done so that he can do more of the same things again. Dave’s view is that it’s important to do the things in life that give us joy,

whatever they may be. He can do this by freeing up time by applying the GTD system. Being more productive with our time gives us the ability to take control of our lives to live life on our own terms.

How to be an Olympic champion

I loved reading today about Eric Murray and Hamish Bond, the double Olympic pairs rowing champions. Performance expert Kerry Spackman describes a day in which he was out on Lake Karapiro on a chase boat in absolutely terrible conditions. The only crew training on the lake was Bond and Murray. As the pair came in, they commented that it was a gold medal winning row; they were the only rowers on the lake, all others were training inside in the relative comfort of the gym. According to Spackman, Eric Murray shared how an Olympic final can be in any conditions, so why not train for whatever may be faced, as opposed to only preparing for a race in ideal conditions. The message here is that life isn’t always perfect, we need to be ready for the turbulence that will always come our way, whether it be an Olympic rowing final, or a day tramping in the bush, and everything

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Preparing our children

A really interesting opinion piece was written by Kendall Flutey, the creator of the financial education resource Banqer, for the Dominion Post. Kendall discusses how parents are stepping in to either ‘save’ or provide too much support for children when they leave the nest. An example Kendall gives is the parent who pays the rent so the child can buy a pair of new shoes. Kendall believes that many parents are doing too much for their children, meaning that the child doesn’t learn from mistakes, as they know parents will always be there to save them, creating a culture of over dependency, and certainly not one of resilience. Parents can do more for children by teaching them the value of money, the risks of debt, how to invest, and so much more in regard to financial systems. Things might not be so easy for the child to start with, but the long-term benefits will be substantial.

Listen to people you don’t agree with

Scott Adams is the author of the Dilbert cartoons. He also has a daily podcast in which he discusses all sorts of topics and ideas; I came across

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Tim Nelson [centre back] attended the Civic and Youth Awards, hosted by Masterton District Council, and walked away inspired. PHOTO/BRITT LEVERIDGE

it after finding out he had written a book that I thought I might like to read, so I searched for him in Google Podcasts to find more information about him and found he has a daily show of his own. Listening to Scott Adams’ show it became quickly apparent to me that there are many things that I strongly disagree with, however, there are also many great ideas that I learn from. There’s also the fact that listening to the show takes me away from my ‘echo chamber’ – this being the unintentional way in which we only access information

that supports our beliefs and causes, failing to listen to anyone who may have a different perspective to our own, and decreasing our own world view. I have written before that being able to change our minds when there is evidence to support the change is a sign of strength. To make these changes sometimes we need to deliberately go to the places where we may not agree to get the information and perspectives we need.

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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP

MARCH 2020

HE TĀKAI KŌRERO MAI I WHAKAORIORI MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Over the last couple of months Masterton District Council has been taking a look at our plans for the year ahead, and considering whether we need to make any adjustments. Unfortunately, like many people and organisations, our costs have gone up. In just one example, our planned roading work for the year from 1 July is up by more than $600,000. That’s because contractors are charging more and the price of road materials, like metal, is going up. Because the majority of our income comes from rates on properties, it means we are proposing to increase rates by 6 per cent, on average, across the Masterton district from 1 July. But we do have some wriggle room and we need your thoughts about which way to go on some big projects; the Town Hall, Henley Lake and Masterton’s skatepark. What we decide are the next steps on these projects will impact your rates, not only now, but going into future years, as well. Consultation on these issues opened on Monday. We will be out and about getting your views and answering any questions you might have over the next month. Make sure you head to our website to get the full details on the consultation and the list of places we’ll be out in the community.

The proposed changes include reducing the speeds on roads around the Upper Plain and northern Lansdowne areas, and taking speeds around Masterton’s CBD from 50km/h to 30km/h. We’re also proposing variable speed zones around some schools, reducing speeds to 40km/h at Riversdale and Castlepoint, as well as reductions through Tauweru. In most cases, the proposed speed limits reflect the actual average speed of traffic and we don’t believe the new limits will make a significant difference to travel times.

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MAKING IT HAPPEN ANNUAL PLAN 2020-21 PROPOSED RATES RISE Every year we take a fresh look at our costs and planned spending for the coming 12 months. We already have a good idea of how our budget is looking, thanks to the long-term planning we did in 2018. This annual review lets us check everything is running to plan and make any adjustments we might need to.

Finally, I want to thank everything for their efforts in helping conserve water over the summer months. It’s great to see that water usage dropped 12 per cent after we asked people to restrict their water use. It’s not just residents we’re asking to save money. We’ve been open about the fact we have work to do on our water network to prevent water loss. Every year we invest heavily in upgrading our water network and, in 2018, we increased this investment by $600,000 each year.

Unfortunately, it’s costing us more to get things done. For example, the costs of building roads have increased because contractors and the materials used are more expensive. It’s also costing us more to get drinking water to your house and provide a rubbish and recycling service. Because of these rising costs, we are planning a rates increase of 6 per cent, on average, across the district from 1 July. What this means for each household depends on where a property is, and how much it was worth in 2017. Take a look at the detail on our website for more information.

Take care, and I look forward to speaking with you out and about over the next month.

WHAT’S ON

We’re reviewing some of Masterton’s speed limits because we want them to be safer for all road users – including pedestrians and cyclists.

For example, reducing the CBD speed limits to 30km/h will actually just better reflect the speeds people are already travelling in that area. We’ve also taken a look at the speeds people are already driving in the other areas – the biggest change in travel time is about 11 seconds (see table below). These are important changes and we want to hear from you about what you think. We have a survey on our website for you to share your thoughts. Alternatively, you can pick up an information booklet at our Queen Street office or Masterton Library and fill out a hard-copy submission form.

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Monday 16 March - Monday 20 April Annual Plan 2020-21 consultation open Speed Review consultation open

But first, we need your thoughts. There are three key projects we need your opinion on before we can confirm our plan for the year ahead (2020-21): y what to do with the two buildings connected to the Town hall y how to manage Henley Lake y how much to invest in a new skatepark for Masterton. Tell us what you think before 20 April via the survey on our website.

Wednesday 18 March Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting 2pm, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Rd Saturday 28 March Metlink Bus Review meeting 10am-4pm, Aratoi, 12 Bruce St Wednesday 1 April Council Meeting 3pm, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Rd Thursday 9 April - Sunday 12 April Wairarapa Balloon Festival Wednesday 19 April Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting 2pm, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Rd

CIVIC CENTRE – INVESTING IN A SHARED, MULTI-PURPOSE FACILITY The Town Hall was closed in June 2016 and cannot be repaired. We know most of Masterton wants a new facility, but we first need to decide what to do with two buildings that are connected to the old Town Hall – that includes whether we keep the frontage of the existing building (the façade). We’ve got two options; A. Demolish just the old Town Hall auditorium and keep the other two buildings for now (that means keeping the current façade).

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B. Demolish all the buildings on the site and start afresh.

Both options will cost $2.1 million for the next year, but future costs will depend on what happens next. If the two office buildings are kept, they’ll need to be earthquake strengthened before people can work out of them, or taken down by 2026 (in line with rules for earthquake-prone buildings). We expect it would cost about $4.4m to bring these buildings up to scratch so they’re safe – that cost will likely increase the longer we delay the decision. Demolishing all three buildings could still be an option after we take the Town Hall down, depending on what we find during this project. We understand that keeping the façade is important for some people. That’s why our preferred option is to keep the two office buildings with the façade for now, and look at options for a new multi-purpose facility, that could include a library, in the future.

HENLEY LAKE – WATER AVAILABILITY We’ve always taken water from the Ruamāhanga River to fill Henley Lake. The rules are changing and it’s likely we won’t be able to take water from the river in dry summer months in the future. We need to decide whether we keep pushing for an agreement for us to keep taking water from nearby water sources during dry summer months, or whether we adapt the lake to suit lower water levels in summer.

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In addition to the business as usual, we’ve got some big ideas for Masterton. In the next 12 months we’re going to make them a reality.

MASTERTON’S BIG ISSUES

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I appreciate COVID-19 is front of mind for many in the community. For now, the focus is on ensuring everyone is practising good personal hygiene (thoroughly washing and drying hands) and good cough etiquette. We have plans for ensuring essential services continue during events such as a pandemic, should the virus reach us here. In the meantime, keep an eye on the Ministry of Health website for updates and key information.

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We’ve got two options; A. We can continue trying to get approval for us to keep taking water, which could cost up to $600,000. B. We could, instead, focus on beautifying the lake to make it look better when the water level drops. We could invest $350,000 to make a start on this plan. We know Henley Lake is important to our community and provides recreational opportunities. That’s why our preferred option is to try and reach an agreement where we can still take water to fill Henley Lake in the summer.

20 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Advertorial

Exciting new health therapies now in Wairarapa Amberlee Beauty Health and Wellness is the first beauty clinic in Masterton to offer Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) and Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT). Used together, they aid recovery from illness and improve overall health.

What is Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields Therapy? If you have ever held two magnets together and felt a resistance between them, then you have experienced a magnetic field. Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields are widely used to improve circulation and cell metabolism. How does it work? Each cell has a membrane with channels that open, like the windows of a house. Magnetic fields affect the charge of the cell’s membrane which allows the membrane channels to open. Dietary nutrients are better able to enter the cell, and waste is more easily eliminated. This helps to rebalance and restore optimum cell function. What are some of the benefits? • Reduces muscle tension • Improves tissue healing • Reduces pain • Increases energy • Improves clotting factors • Slows development of arthritis • Stimulates immune system • Aids cell detoxification • Reduces Blood Pressure • Helps nerve and liver function • Improves sleep • Lifts depression • Reduces anxiety • Suppresses bacterial infection

What is Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT)? Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy uses an increase in atmospheric pressure to allow the body to incorporate more oxygen into the blood cells, blood plasma, cerebral-spinal fluid and joint fluids at greater volume. Why is oxygen so important? Healing cannot take place without adequate oxygen levels in the body’s tissues.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

PEEK @ PUKAHA

A forest is life Dear friends, Did you know that 80 per cent of New Zealand was once covered in native forest? Did you know that Pūkaha’s forest was once mightier too? It was part of a great forest known as Te Tapere nui o Whatonga by local iwi, Rangitāne, or 70 mile bush by Scandinavian settlers and it stretched from Kopuaranga just north of Masterton to Takapau in Hawke’s Bay. So what happened to our forest? Where did it all go? Most of it was cleared by British and Scandinavian migrants who settled in the area during the 1870s. They wanted the land cleared

for roads and farming. Times were tough and a depression in the 1880s only made things worse. Railway progression around this time did provide a lifeline for these families though. It created jobs and sped up log felling which in turn lead to burn-oﬀ of the felled forest and further fuelled the desire for mass bushﬁres to clear the remaining land. Little thought was given to the lasting impact that these actions would have. It was deemed necessary for the time in order to live and so that towns and cities could be developed. Eventually, only a few isolated remnants of the original 70 mile bush were left standing. The forest here at Pūkaha is one of those remnants. It was set aside as a reserve

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Forest, remnants of 70 Mile Bush, at P˛ kaha. PHOTOS/P˝ KAHA NATIONAL WILDLIFE CENTRE

Aotearoa was part of the super continent of Gondwanaland. Today, just 24 per

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For all Android smartphones and tablets; ie anything that is not an Apple product ; eg - Samsung, Huawei, , etc Do you have a new phone or tablet and you would like to upgrade your skills to use the new capability? REAP Wairarapa can help you to learn how to use your device more effectively. Join us over 3 nights. Tell us what you would like to learn to do on your device. Where: REAP House Dates: Mondays 8, 15, 22 June Time: 6.30pm -8.30pm Tutor: Tracy Graham Cost: $80 Must Enrol by: 4 June

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We also run a separate course if you have an iPhone or iPad. Please ask at REAP Wairarapa for further details on the next scheduled course for Apple. We will also be running a course for Mac users to help them get going or to do some more advanced things. Dates have yet to be finalised, but contact us as below if you would like to register your interest.

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Heading to the land of baguettes and ratatouille?

Learn some basic phrases and vocabulary with French expert, Marilyn Bouzaid, over the 6 week course with some culture tips to help you enjoy your French travels, and show the French that you are making an effort. They love that! Where: REAP House Dates: 29 April, 6, 13, 20, 27 May, 3 Jun Time: 7.00pm -9.00pm Tutor: Marilyn Bouzaid Cost: $170 Must Enrol by: 22 April

Cells and tissues without oxygen die, or become hypoxic. Hypoxia is a major factor in the development of stroke, heart attack, Alzheimer’s, dementia and cancer. Oxygen has natural healing properties. Increasing the amount circulating throughout the body promoting fast and more effective healing, as well as preventative health benefi ts. What are some of the benefits? • mHBOT stimulates growth of new blood vessels in areas of reduced circulation including arterial blockage • Aids in the recovery of atherosclerosis, stroke, wound healing and brain injury, including autism and dementia • Increases energy, stamina and endurance levels • Reduces oedema • Reduces inflammatory process • Increases effectiveness of antibiotics • Improves memory and concentration • Improves bone regeneration for faster recovery • Increases collagen and elastin cells to aid anti-ageing • Decreases the appearance of cellulite

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In this 9 week course learn to speak Spanish with a focus on essential language for travel. Beginners welcome. Come and learn the sounds and phrases of the Spanish language in preparation for your travels. Where: Carterton Community Courthouse Dates: Tuesdays 28 April - 23 June Time: 7.00pm -9.00pm Tutor: Silvia Sheppard Cost: $200 Must Enrol by: 22 April

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in 1888. Pūkaha is now protected and considered an important taonga (treasure) for the many native species of plants and wildlife that live here. Many are rare and found only in Aotearoa. Forests – like Pukaha’s – are very remarkable. Ours gave a part of its life to sustain the lives of others and ensure the survival of their descendants. Today our forest continues to give life to others by providing a home to millions of living creatures. We invite visitors to really stop and connect with our forest because it is life itself and it is ancient. Its lineage stretches back millions of years to a time when

and feel more connected to life in general through our small part of it. Haere mai everyone and rongo te mauri – feel life’s essence, The Pūkaha Rangers.

Whether you are 35 or 80, it is never too late to start strengthening your brain, says Brainÿ t Coach Jude Walter. “Memory is not a single object you can lose - it is more like a set of abilities that can be continually improved.” Some of Jude’s top tips for helping to build strong memories and healthy brains are: FOCUS – When you pay attention and actively register details you are creating strong memory traces. The more memory traces you have, the easier it will be to recall that information later. CONNECT - Try connecting the information you want to remember to something or someone you already know – it could be an image, a funny

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In preparation for opening of the trout fishing season, come and learn how to make your own beautiful imitations of flies and insects to lure the trout onto your line. A fly, nymph tying kit is provided as part of this course. Yours to keep with everything to start you off. Where: REAP House Dates: Wed 8, 15, 22, 29 July, 5 Aug Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Tutor: John Pansters, Howard Thompson Cost: $165 (inc starter kit) Must Enrol by: 3 July

story, a song. This will help to further strengthen the memory traces and aid recall. REHEARSE - Repeating the information as soon as possible afterwards is also good for embedding the memory so make a point of telling someone else as soon as you get home or repeat a new person’s name while you are still talking to them. PRACTISE – Di° erent parts of the brain are activated by di° erent tasks. The key is to try a variety of activities as newness gives your brain a full workout and keeps the mind sharp. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF – good food, water, exercise and sleep are essential for all round health and wellbeing, but they are also extremely good for the brain and memory. To ÿ nd out more go to brainÿ t.nz

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Have you always wanted to go off to the river and catch your own trout? There would be no better teachers than John and Howard. They will tell you what equipment you will need, how to cast the line, and even get you to the river to practise. A wonderful sharing of the tips and tricks of trout fishing. Where: MTLT Education Centre Time: 6.30pm - 8.30pm Cost: $120

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This four week series will help you look at the Wairarapa night sky with new eyes and help you to recognise features of the night sky as it progresses across from horizon to horizon. Tutor Becky Bateman, a passionate astronomer and teacher, is a founding member of the Wairarapa Dark Sky Society. Where: REAP House Dates: Thursdays 30 Apr, 7, 14, 21 May Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm Tutor: Becky Bateman Cost: $95.00 Must Enrol by 24 April

Understanding Grief

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Helga makes her mark on Kandahar Felted creations are dotted around Enliven’s Kandahar Home; many are the work of rental unit resident Helga Ackerley. Helga’s husband William moved into Kandahar Home just over a year ago, while Helga lives in one of the on-site rental units. Helga has a passion for felting and spinning, and recently had some of her creations on display at the Aratoi art gallery as part of a wider exhibition. Spinning and felting was initially Helga’s passion, but William got involved when he became curious about where Helga was going during the evenings. “I would go to the meetings by myself and he’d say ‘where are you going?’ and I’d say ‘come with me!’” Helga says with a smile. They are members of the Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers Guild and still attend regular meetings when they can. Helga’s rental unit is adorned with her and William’s creations. Her pieces were recently returned from Aratoi after the exhibition wrapped up. Helga spun a six-piece outfit out of silk, wool and cashmere with a remembrance theme. The garments include a hat made in the style of a helmet and a poppy spun out of silk. Beads woven into the silk spill down the petals to represent tears.

Kandahar retirement rental unit resident Helga Ackerley with some of her creations.

“It was my own design,” she says with pride. Enliven’s Kandahar Home in Lansdowne, Masterton currently offers rest home and hospital care, as well as independent rental units, while nearby Kandahar Court offers secure dementia care. Late last month Enliven broke ground on Kandahar Village, adjacent to Kandahar Home. The development will see up to 52 two-bedroom villas built. The first 12 villas are expected to be available for sale, under a Licence to Occupy arrangement later this year. For more information visit www. enlivencentral.org.nz or call the friendly team on 06 370 0447.

FEATHER REPORT

Wairarapa Moana is a paradise for birds News-Splash! Birds in Wairarapa are One evening earlier this week we often found around water bodies, be counted about 600 paradise shelduck they rivers, ponds or our biggest pond, there – an astonishing number when we Wairarapa Moana. are used to just seeing pairs of them in This is a wonderful habitat for all roadside fields. sorts of wading, and swimming birds. Maybe the summer drought has The Tauherenikau Delta and the forced them to seek water there or eastern shore of the lake are a vital maybe it is so devoid of people that feeding area for many bird species they can rest and recuperate including spoonbills, undisturbed. dotterels, pied stilts, As autumn begins, oystercatchers and we can expect to even a recent see more young visit from a lone birds around. kotuku (white We’ve heron). certainly Summer noticed the visitors very dark include baryoung of the tailed godwits, harrier hawk, pacific golden being quite bold plovers and the and swooping odd sandpiper. low to have a look at Did you know the possible flat food on godwits follow the the road. Squashums The paradise shelduck, endemic to sun by migrating New Zealand. (squashed possums) to New Zealand to PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM are always a spend the summer favourite. here then return Our bird group is often out and about to the northern hemisphere to breed in in Wairarapa seeing where birds are and their summer, an epic journey of about 11,000km one way! what they are up to. We are so lucky to see them here. • If you would like to join us contact A bird count on the lake in November Oliver Druce at birds.wairarapa@ by members of Birds NZ found 142 osnz.org.nz Godwits. • The feather report is supplied by A less salubrious body of water is the the Wairarapa group of Birds New Greytown water treatment plant. Zealand.

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Tribute to Glenn Miller with Enliven in the Wairarapa Enliven creates elder-centred communities that recognises elders as individuals and supports them in a way that’s right for them. Enliven’s Wairarapa facilities are places of connection, compassion and understanding.

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After 70 years in the shoe selling industry, Sally Summers is preparing to step down as the Saunders Outlet store in Masterton will close later this month. Saunders Shoes originally opened in Masterton in 1948 but the business moved to Greytown in 2016. Summers helped open the outlet store almost 20 years ago and had spent close to a third of her career there. She said she would be sad to ﬁnish up but felt it was time. Having served multiple generations of Wairarapa families over the years, customers were like family to her. “I’ve served the grandmothers and now I’m serving the greatgrandkids. You just go through the family. “I have had a lot of hugs and kisses and people coming in to say goodbye.” She said she would miss the people most of all. “I’ve made some lovely friends here.” Even after retiring, Summers plans to keep working and is looking for a volunteer role

From left: Sally Summers, Annabelle Colvin and Outlet Store manager Amanda Sim. PHOTO/ GIANINA SCHWANECKE

somewhere in town. She thanked her loyal customer base and husband Alan for their support over the years. Her last bit of advice, “it’s a buyers’ market for shoes”. Store owner Tracie Donald said it had been a diﬃcult decision to close the outlet store, but it had been on the market for two years without success. “It’s been quite hard and an emotional decision,” she said. “I feel very close to our customers and this had been a huge, personal decision. “It’s the end of the Saunders icon in Masterton but we’re still continuing in Greytown.”

Donald bought both stores due to the business’ reputation for selling good shoes. “When I bought the business, I inherited the customer base and families. “I was always very aware that I was taking on the role of a caretaker.” The outlet store oﬃcially closes at the end of the month. Some stock will be transferred to the Greytown store to sell, while any left over will be donated. Customers are encouraged to come in and say their goodbyes, as well as ﬁnd a new pair of shoes at greatly reduced prices.

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Sunday 22nd March 2020 Afternoon Races Free entry with The Life Flight Trust donation At Tauherenikau Race Track $25,000 Kuripuni Sports Bar Masterton Cup

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Gladstone Inn celebrates 150 years this Sunday

The “Gladdy” today

A family friendly day of entertainment will mark the 150th anniversary of the Gladstone Inn this Sunday 22nd March. Owners Ray Wolff and Lisa Burch are inviting locals and families from around the region to join them during the afternoon as they mark the milestone for the historic hotel. Activities include a magic show by Nigel Kennedy from 1pm to 1.45pm, children’s races and games from 2pm to 4.30pm, a lolly scramble, bouncy castle, BBQ and sausage sizzle, and live music from a variety of artists. The couple, who have run the hotel since 2013, thought the anniversary deserved to be celebrated. “The Gladdy is an important part of the Gladstone and wider Wairarapa community and we wanted to invite people to come and help us celebrate this notable milestone,” says Ray. “Not many hotels can claim to be in

continuous business for 150 years.” In keeping with their philosophy of making the Gladstone Inn a family-friendly venue, Ray and Lisa have included a lot of children’s entertainment.

Magician Nigel Kennedy with Mr Funny Bunny

Nigel Kennedy’s shows are renowned for their magic tricks, balloon sculptures and Mr Funny Bunny. Parents from nearby Gladstone School will be helping with the races and games, such as a wheelbarrow race and three-legged race, which will be held on the grassed area between the hotel and the Ruamahanga River. Since becoming the

proprietors of the Gladstone Inn, Ray and Lisa have focused on creating a welcoming establishment for everyone. They have added a patio dining area to the hotel, garden seating, and grassed areas for people to relax beside the river and children to run around. The couple have put an emphasis on providing appealing country food, says Lisa. “We are aware that people are more health conscious these days and use locally sourced produce where possible with everything freshly made. “If you are looking for a steak or fish & chips you won’t be disappointed but we also cater for vegan, gluten free and low carbohydrate diets. “We’ve got great Gladstone wines, craft beer, and an extensive range of no and low alcohol drinks,” adds Ray. The Gold Card Lunch Special is popular with older patrons

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with mains just $15 or a main and dessert for $20, plus a complimentary tea or plunger coffee. On Wednesdays, happy hour prices apply from 5pm to 7pm for drinks, with complementary nibbles for regulars who go in the draw to win up to $500. Woodfired pizzas are available on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights and weekend lunches with Thursday pizzas just $14. The Ruamahanga River Music Club holds Open Mic Nights on the second Thursday of every month, with Sunday afternoon live music during summer. The Gladstone Inn is popular for pre and post wedding gettogethers and other groups and parties. Patrons with mobility issues are catered for with a sealed disability car park and improved access into the hotel. The Gladstone Inn is dog-friendly and only 15 minutes’ drive from Masterton or Carterton.

A country hotel with a rich history The Gladstone Inn is one of only a handful of hotels around New Zealand that have been in business continuously for 150 years or more. The history of the hotel goes back to the Hurunui-O-Rangi Ferry Service across the Ruamahanga River that was established in early 1870 by the Wairarapa East County. Travellers on the Carterton side would ring a bell for the ferryman to row them across to the ferry house. Mr R Rowe became the first publican of the Hurunui-O-Rangi Hotel as the ferry house was known after it became a licensed establishment. Mr Rowe donated the old ferry bell to the Gladstone School where it still hangs today. The hotel became commonly known as the Gladstone Hotel and was taken over by Mr James Sexton in 1880. The hotel was advertised far and wide, stating that it was a favourite resort of anglers and had some of the best trout fishing in the North Island.

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The advertisement also said the hotel was beautifully situated on 50 acres of land and a coach could be taken from Carterton to the hotel on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The hotel burned down to the ground on December 27th 1934. The fire started in an upstairs bedroom occupied by a boarder. With no fire-fighting appliances, it was impossible to save the building. A shack was hastily erected next to the ruins and it was business as usual in order to retain the license, with a new single story hotel built on the same site. Ray Wolff and Lisa Burch bought the hotel in March, 2013 and have carried out a lot of work on the building and surrounds since, adding a covered outdoor dining area and pizza kitchen, garden bar, new kitchen and septic system. They have also beautified the surroundings of the hotel including a grassed area with direct access down to the river.

The original hotel

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Rise early to hit the planet jackpot Mornings this week provide a neat line up of planets and moon. Quite high in the eastern sky around 6am, Mars all but nudges the much brighter and bigger Jupiter. The closest they get to each other is on Friday or Saturday morning. You can’t miss Jupiter, as apart from the crescent moon getting in the picture, Jupiter will be the brightest thing in the sky. Mars is far from its brightest self, but you should catch it right by the brilliant Jupiter. Mars at its closest to Earth can actually pip Jupiter for brilliance, but not this time. And though Jupiter is currently about four times

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Nick Sault as far away as Mars, its massive size makes all the diﬀerence. Jupiter is 20 times as wide as Mars and thus presents a face 400 times larger in area. And of course, that means it’s around 8000 times as large in volume, which is the true mark of size comparison. I thought this week’s picture is a good illustration of planetary sizes. It also shows the tiny moons and dwarf planets. The main planets are left to right: Mercury, Venus,

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Earth (with tiny moon), Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. Actually, the artist went a little wrong. Jupiter’s moon Ganymede and Saturn’s Titan should be shown larger than planet Mercury. Although Friday and Saturday are best for Mars/Jupiter closeness, the two will be very close all week. In fact, the most impressive evening will be tomorrow, Thursday, as the crescent moon gets

right in the act. The moon will sit between the pair and planet Saturn. If you really want to hit the planet jackpot, make sure you are out on Thursday morning before 6am. You should catch Mercury just above the eastern horizon. Four planets and the moon in one part of the sky; how good is that? On Sunday, if you can drag yourself out at 6am, the really skinny moon will sit right by Mercury above the eastern horizon. Mercury is often diﬃcult to spot as it is only ever visible in or near twilight. So, if you want to spot Mercury, the moon will pick it out for you, Sunday morning.

Comparison sizes of Solar System objects. PHOTO/GETTTY IMAGES

Of course, the major astronomical event at this time is the Autumn equinox. This happens on Saturday, when the Earth’s axis sits upright in respect of the sun. This means that everyone on this planet experiences a 12-hour night and a 12-hour day. I always look at this and the Spring equinox, as the only times we all come together on this planet. Whatever festivals and events we all diﬀer on; this is the one we can’t argue about. It is astronomically imposed on us, and perhaps we should celebrate that. • Next week: Why do we live on a ball?

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Digital a barrier for some WAIRARAPA

A key part of the mandate of the Citizens Advice Bureau [CAB] is helping people to engage with the government so that entitlements can be assessed, and rights upheld. As public services move online the role of the CAB has become even more critical. CAB is behind the Spotlight Report: Face to Face with Digital Exclusion, which is about people facing barriers to participating fully in society because of information and services being online. The report particularly looks at how digital public services are impacting on inclusion and wellbeing and provides insights taken from analysis of more than 4000 CAB client enquiries. People from across all ages are shown to be digitally excluded which

Having to access public services digitally is not best for everyone. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

challenges the assumption that it’s primarily older people who struggle with online services. The ﬁndings reinforce that youth in itself does not guarantee digital inclusion. Maori and Paciﬁc peoples are shown to be disproportionately disadvantaged and is a concerning indication that the digital transformation of government services is not serving the needs of people equally. The range of barriers that CAB clients faced as a result of government information and services being online were: • lack of access to

computer and internet • limited digital literacy • financial barriers including difficulties when payments are expected to be made online • general literacy difficulties • language barriers, particularly a lack of confidence with written English • a range of disabilities with access and navigation challenges • lack of desire and motivation to be online but also a preference for person-to-person support and frustration that choice was being

taken away with the increasing digitisation of public services. Promises by government services about simple and straightforward digital processes were frequently not borne out in reality. The experience of many people is that the digital transformation of government services is not putting people first but rather, is putting digital first and folk who are already vulnerable and negatively impacted by social inequality are at risk of being further disadvantaged. Consequently, community services like CAB are being left to fill the gaps and are playing an essential role helping people who experience digital public services as a barrier, e.g. support with tax issues, applying for citizenship, and helping with immigration applications. CAB says digital inclusion cannot be achieved unless people’s needs are at the centre and wellbeing can genuinely be supported and enhanced. The needs of the people

who use the services need to be prioritised, rather than there being an assumption that digital is best. A number of recommendations about the future delivery of the government’s public services were made. The full Face to Face with Digital Exclusion report is available on the CAB website – www. cab.org.nz – or we can print you out the report’s Executive Summary, which is enough reading in itself, at the Wairarapa Citizens Advice Bureau.

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Fair 44 years and still going strong The ﬁrst part of the year is an especially busy time for the South Wairarapa Rotary Club with members helping at our local events including Tauherenikau race meetings (January 2 and February 6) and the Wairarapa Country Music Festival (January 24-26). We also enjoyed a visit from our District Governor (February 12) at Cobblestones. But the biggest event by far for us is the two Martinborough fairs. This year the Martinborough Fair celebrated its 44th consecutive year. The Fair has evolved from a modest 35 stalls and produce trucks to more than 500 stalls from around New Zealand, selling a wide range of

quality items, and attended by more than 40,000 people over the two days. Food was popular in the early fairs, and is still so today with a lot of food trucks selling ethnic and traditional food. Local produce is particularly showcased at the fair including olive oil, honey, salami, cheeses, bread, fruit preserves and juices, fresh produce and fudge. The fair’s reputation is such that the demand for stalls exceeds the space available with waiting lists now commonplace. We have also increased our eﬀorts to publicise the fair in advance on the internet and on social media where it has its own website and Facebook page. With Martinborough

Rotary helpers having fun at the Martinborough Fair. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

now a plastic bag-free town, Rotary promoted this initiative to our stall holders and the general public, and also trialled new recycling stations for aluminium cans, plastics and glass. Stall holders helped by taking their own rubbish home – helping to reduce the overall waste left behind after the fair. Other new facilities that

were introduced in 2020 included more portaloos, a drinking water truck in February, new streets included in the traﬃc management plans, extra power sockets for stall sites, more disabled parking and a parents’ room at the Waihinga Centre where small children could have a quiet time away from the excitement of the fair. All of this could not

happen without support from other groups such as the Lions and Inner Wheel, so thanks to them for their ongoing support. The end result is that the Martinborough Fair Charity Trust can make significant donations back to the community consistent with the four avenues of service endorsed by Rotary, namely Community Service, Youth and Vocational, Environment, and International. About 80 per cent of the profits are returned to the community to support local organisations, projects and individuals and the remainder is spent overseas in the South Pacific region. • You can find out more about the fair at https:// martinboroughfair.org. nz/fair-information

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‘Kind, giving’ music icon remembered Erin Kavanagh-Hall “Love life, live well, love always.” These words – along with musical notes, bright poppies and the names of his myriad bands – were emblazoned on Ljinon Manson’s casket – the essence of a much-loved musician, artist, brother, husband, and friend. Ljinon, a long-time member of Green Dollars and husband of our beloved membership coordinator Catie-Lou Manson, passed away on March 4 after a short illness, with his wife, sister Judi, and dog Jasper at his side. His funeral was held at Wairarapa Funeral Services last Friday, attended by friends and whanau from all over the country. In Masterton, much of the community knew Ljinon (alongside CatieLou) as the face of Masterton Mini Putt in Queen Elizabeth Park – always ready with a smile and a kind word for his patrons. He was also known for his “formidable talent” for music: writing songs, organising gigs and charity

Ljinon Manson. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

fundraisers, working as a roadie, playing in countless bands, and even recording a Top 20 hit back in the early 1980s. Music featured heavily at his farewell: his many band names (3Guesses, EnCanAMA, Joe Bloggs, and The Primmers, to name a few) painted on the side of his coﬃn, his guitar and prized red sequined fedora resting by the display table, and his favourite New Zealand tunes blaring while the photo tributes played onscreen. In her tribute, read by celebrant Mike Wolﬀram, Catie-Lou praised her husband’s many gifts – but said he will be most fondly remembered for his generous, loving and encouraging character. “Ljinon was a kind and giving man – never one to

raise his voice in anger, or hold a grudge” she wrote. “He fought for the underdog. He never took the world at face value – everything he heard he’d question, analyse and test it out. “In a world steeped in pride, he would be the ﬁrst to admit he was wrong and say sorry. “Ljinon was a born entertainer – he lived to make people smile.” Ljinon (Larry John to his family) was born in 1959 in Auckland – the youngest of seven. His older siblings (four of whom survive him and attended the funeral) describe him as a child who was often smiling and had them in ﬁts of laughter – and a “typical teenager”, prone to angst, who would often “borrow” sister Judi’s car without her permission.

His passion for music was apparent from an early age – and he formed his first band, The Naked Lunch, while at secondary school. And so began a music career that spanned 45 years, on and off the stage. Highlights include touring with the Dance Exponents as their standin guitarist, running an independent recording studio called Audio Access, and publishing Squeeze, his own music magazine. One of his proudest moments came when his song “Drop Me Off ”, performed by his band ECF, hit number 14 on the New Zealand music charts in 1984 – and would have likely climbed higher, but the record company only pressed 1000 copies. Nevertheless, Ljinon continued to play with passion and conviction – as friend and fellow muso Rob Mayes wrote in his online tribute, “I distinctly remember a gig at the Gladstone where you were attacking your guitar with venom, firing out splinters of sound, and you cut your finger in the process... but you didn’t lose a step. After the song finished, you looked up and said to the audience, ‘anyone got a band-aid?’ No one did, so you just kept playing as is.” Organising gigs was his

other passion – including Quake, Rattle and Roll, a series of nationwide concerts to raise money following the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. “He loved organising gigs here in Masterton – he’d always encourage people to be themselves and play their own material, rather than just relying on the crowd-pleasing covers,” Catie-Lou said. Music was his ﬁrst love, but Ljinon was a man of many talents: a children’s musician, a balloon artist, and a skilled rugby player – even managing, while playing for the Pahiatua Rugby Club, to score a try with a broken neck. While the New Zealand music community will miss an icon, it is clear Catie-Lou will miss her life partner and best friend. She shared many heartwarming moments in her tribute – including Ljinon’s propensity for holding on to sentimental objects long past their use. These included his pair of tattered slippers, which Catie-Lou eventually succeeded in throwing out. “He was crestfallen – it turned out they were his grandfather’s slippers. “Ljinon died on March 4 – the same date his beloved granddad passed away.” Rest easy, Ljinon. You will be sorely missed.

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Harvest showing promise

fruit was pristine. “It’s a little cooler too As farmers across the which for the Wairarapa region cry out for rain, wine style is good with many in the viticulture stronger aromatics. industry will be hoping “The pinot noir volume it holds off for just a few is looking good and the more weeks as winegrowers sauvignon is about the around the region start same. their harvest. “It’s got quite small berries which Luna Estate – means there’s Martinborough less juice but Picking has started across it’s a more the region, including concentrated, at Luna Estate in intense Martinborough. flavour.” Vineyard manager Joel The Watson said they’d started Urlar’s winemaker vineyard Grape picking has started across the region. PHOTO/GIANINA SCHWANECKE with sparkling grape Jannine Rickards. contracted out varieties which come in a PHOTO/SUPPLIED focused on Pinot Noir and fl ower because Te Hera Estate – for pickers and little earlier. one variety, we don’t have a Martinborough it was so cold started advertising “We might start picking long harvest period.” Te Hera Estate, just outside and wet. last year. [the others] at the end of Martinborough, was one “This year, hopefully He said being based of the week or early next Urlar – Gladstone of the vineyards hit hardest we’ll have the luxury of a in Masterton it was week. Jannine Rickards, by severe frosts last year. bit more hang time. Next a bit easier to find “We’re looking really winemaker at Urlar in Owner John Douglas week we’ll be into the main accommodation as good and I’m really happy Gladstone said they had estimates they lost up to part of harvest.” there was not so much with the yield. We’ve just just started picking grapes 70 per cent of their yield to Dinneen said the “lovely, competition from other got to get it in now.” for their sparkling wines. the frost but the vines were wineries. dry summer” meant the “We’ll be looking at the He said there was more recovering. chardonnay over the next fruit this year, as “Things are few days, but the pinot noir wineries across looking pretty is not quite there for us the region good for us,” yet,” she said. were lucky he said. It had been a different to avoid “We’re season to any others, with the spring recovering heat and strong winds over frost which from the the summer. damaged frost from “I think it will be a few vines the last year, so weeks before we have a Matahiwi Estate’s year before. our volumes good idea of yield. winemaker Miles Operating are not high Dinneen. PHOTO/ “The bunches look across two but they’re SUPPLIED tighter and smaller in vineyard okay. terms of berry size.” sites, he said they “It takes a wee “I think they’ll handle were likely in for a longer while.” the weather system. harvest than last year as Situated a few “The little bit of rain each matured at a slightly kilometres outside of the we’ve had has been quite different rate. Martinborough township, helpful in rejuvenating the “This is going to be a long about six kilometres down canopies.” harvest. We’ll be picking Te Muna Rd, he said they through most of April.” were still about two or Matahiwi Estate – Watson hoped the heavy three weeks off picking. Masterton rain would hold off until “The grapes taste Picking has just begun they had finished with their fantastic though they’re a at Masterton’s Matahiwi picking season. couple of weeks off.” Estate, winemaker Miles “A little bit of rain is a Douglas said he was one Dinneen said. good thing. What we don’t of few people in Wairarapa “The yield is better than want is lots of big events. who didn’t want rain. last year when we were a little bit affected during “Because we’re mostly “It’s a delicate balance.”

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36 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Seeing dad’s tender side

Wai Write

Bevan Hussey Dear Grandchildren, Let me tell you about a special trip to Lyttelton Harbour’s Corsair Bay. Seventy years later, I remember that Dad’s severe nature softened once. The day after the announcement that he and I would go to Corsair Bay, dawned clear and bright. On the seat straddling the bar of dad’s bike, we made Opawa railway station in record time. On the train, I couldn’t sit still. I was up and down the carriage telling everyone, “Dad and I are going to Corsair Bay for a swim”. Through the Lyttelton tunnel and our adventure was truly beginning as the harbour opened up before us. From Lyttelton, we walked along the harbour track to Corsair Bay. A rock retaining wall

formed the top of the beach. The rock wall was the back rest, the foundation our seat, and with our feet in the sand the bay extended a dreammaking invitation for us to enjoy the special day. Togs on, sun shining, small waves breaking on the beach, my excitement began bursting out wanting something spectacular to happen. Dad started a race to the water. He kept jumping over the waves until he tripped and had to dive in. He came up and ﬂicked his head to clear the water away. What a gesture, he looked so in control, I was so pleased he was my father. The water and sand kept me busy. Out in deeper water, I stood on dad’s shoulders and he jack-in-a-boxed up. I was ﬂying, I landed making gigantic splashes.

Wonderful! Following a shared lunch and an ice cream in hand we saw a high wall of black boiling clouds racing up the harbour engulfing everything in its path. The clouds were climbing over each other in an effort to blast Corsair Bay and take away the idyllic summer’s day. We dressed in record time and got back to Lyttelton station before the freezing wind, rain and hail arrived. The set back to a marvellous day continued as we found that our train wasn’t due to leave for a couple of hours. Did I tell you that at that time Dad was a train driver? He went off and when he returned, we ran across the tracks and climbed aboard the guard’s van of a goods train. The guard sat me on the little seat by the bay window.

I saw the train penetrate the dark tunnel, burst out into daylight, sweep around long curves and I had a wonderful view of the countryside. These visions of the train punching into the storm left me with the magic of train travel. At Opawa station, the train slowed down and Dad bundled me up in his arms and with a running jump we landed on the platform. That was thrilling. I felt so safe in his arms. The bike ride home was into the teeth of the southerly storm. My summer clothing was no match for the cold rain. I was wet, right to the skin and began shivering. I snuggled into Dad’s chest and he wrapped his coat around me. I felt so close to him. I never ever got that close to him again. My shivering stopped

soon after I was put in the bath. Using butter, Mom dealt with the sunburn. Life returned to normal and so did Dad’s harshness. In retrospect, my life was occasionally ﬁlled with joyousness but the normal unhappiness of life would return with an increased intensity. The memory of Corsair Bay allowed me a glimpse of Dad’s tender side. • Bevan is a member of the Write On Group which meets at the Masterton Library on the ﬁrst Thursday of the month at 6.30pm.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek 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 Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym [371 Queen St]. Contact by text Hamish [021] 2597684 or Sam [0210] 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Men’s Group Overnight in the Wilderness: Saturday 4.30pm-Sunday noon, camping by the fire next to the river for any men 17+ or 14+ accompanied by father/grandfather/ caregiver. You will need to carry your gear for about 15 minutes from carpark to the bush. Register at www. mensgroup-wairarapa.nz Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www. hospicewairarapa.co.nz Women’s Self Defence: With Dion,

9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, next door to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am-3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 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] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 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.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St,

Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, MARCH 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 370-4493. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Ian [027] 436-5811. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. 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, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Pam [027] 6699666 Seniornet Wairarapa: Virtual Reality, Paul Greville, 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Community Music Co-Creation Workshops: A multi-generational, amateur-improvised orchestra, hundreds of instruments provided, no experience required. Facilitated by multi-instrumentalist Jonáš Koukl, 6.30-8pm, until April 10. Contact jonas@connecting-arts.com Martinborough Community Choir: From 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St, Martinborough. Contact Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11amnoon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Seniornet Wairarapa: Internet banking with Bruce and Westpac staff, 1.302.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open

1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, next door to Wairarapa Archive, Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: 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: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at

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the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cross Creek Blues Club: From 7.15pm with guest artists. Dinner from 5pm, www.CrossCreekBlues.co.nz Housie: Eyes down at 7pm, at the Martinborough Bowling Club, Regent St. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing,

Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 3775518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing with at least two performances each year, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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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: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

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42 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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Chris Cogdale Playing a final a couple of hours after a semifinal proved too tough an ask for Giants on Saturday. Giants qualified for the Intercity Premier Three final with a 10-3 win over Totara Park White in the semifinal at Ngati Toa Domain, Paremata. That set up a decider against top qualifiers Paremata-Plimmerton. The short turnaround didn’t appear to be a hindrance as Giants took an early 2-0 lead through a home run to Matt Kawana and an RBI to Daniel Ranger. However, that was as good as it got for Giants as they failed to make the most of their opportunities and Paremata-Plimmerton slowly got the upper hand. The home side had loaded bases on a couple of occasions only for strong infield defence by Giants to stop them scoring. However, the pressure finally told in the fifth inning when a safe hit to the outfield with loaded bases brought two runners home and ParemataPlimmerton took control of the game. Further runs in the final two turns at bat saw Paremata-Plimmerton come away with a deserved

A Matt Kawana home run gave Giants an early lead in the Premier Three final.

7-2 victory. Despite the loss Giants can be satisfied with their first season in the Intercity competition after stepping up from the Hutt Valley President’s grade. Giants’ president and team member Chris Feary said it was the way forward for the club.

“Premier Three was a way better grade,” he said. “In President’s we would be winning games by scores like 22-0 in two innings, we would have a lot of teams default to us, and it wasn’t until we got to the top six that we started getting serious competition.

“The main reason we came up to Premier Three was to give some of our young fellas a good team to play for. We’ve got a few of our kids out of the under 15s next year, so we will need to keep playing.” The Giants Under 13s were also in finals’ action on Saturday but they found

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the going too tough against the unbeaten Totara Park, going down 8-1. It’s the second year in a row that Giants have failed to come away with championship honours after making multiple finals. Last year the club’s teams lost all four finals they played in.

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Brock Price hits a six on his way to 165. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV

Brock Price and Stefan Hook returned to haunt their former club as Burger King Red Star defeated Jackson Street Bar Lansdowne in a one-sided Bidwill Cup final over the weekend. Price scored 165 in Red Star’s first innings total of 373-7 declared and then Hook stepped up to claim 14 wickets for 77 runs as they crushed Lansdowne by an innings and 109 runs. After being put into bat on a Queen Elizabeth Park Oval pitch, which had shown variable bounce and pace in the latter part of the season, Red Star lost the wickets of Wairarapa representatives Robbie Anderson and Hook to the bowling of Hayden Barrett to be in early trouble at 16-2. Opener Tim Burling and Price then took the score to 77 before Burling was bowled by Robbie Speers for 24. Wicketkeeper Nathan Elliott joined Price in what became the innings defining partnership. When Price was dismissed with the score at 291, the pair had added 214 runs. Price’s

Nathan Elliott scored a valuable 74 for Red Star.

165 came off 166 balls and included 23 fours and five sixes. Elliott was the sixth wicket to fall for 74 from 109 balls, including 11 fours. Red Star’s cause was aided by some shoddy Lansdowne fielding, with at least seven catches dropped, including three off Price. Red Star eventually declared at 373-7, leaving Lansdowne 16 overs to bat out the day. However, a tough day got worse for Lansdowne as a fired-up Hook had them in immediate trouble with his first ball, Hugo Wakeling being caught by Price at first slip. Hook’s second over really tore the heart out of the Lansdowne batting. In the space of four balls he

had Nathan Chaney caught behind by Elliott, Robbie Speers bowled, and Jack Forrester caught at second slip by Cole Freeman for a golden duck. He then clean bowled Regan Fricker and Phil Bak in his third over to leave his former club reeling at 20-6. At one stage he had taken five wickets in 17 balls. Hook later skittled Greg Dennes-Wilson’s stumps and bowled Reece Hannam, who scored a fighting 38, to take his eighth wicket while conceding only 33 runs. Asked to follow on, usual lower order batsman Sanjay Patel opened for Lansdowne and showed up the top order batsmen with a fighting 56. The Hook show didn’t stop though, and the paceman claimed another six wickets in a man of the match performance as Lansdowne were dismissed for 166 to hand Red Star Wairarapa’s most prized cricket trophy.

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Burger King Red Star 373-7 [Brock Price 165, Nathan Elliott 74, Peter Sigvertsen 30no; Hayden Barrett 3-50, Robbie Speers 4-117] beat Jackson Street Bar Lansdowne 98 [Reece Hannam 38; Stefan Hook 8-33] and 166 [Sanjay Patel 56; Hook 6-44] by an innings and 109 runs.

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