Carterton

A tour sharing Carterton’s Māori history at sites of signifi cance [wahi tapu] across the district by district councillors and staff led by Hurunui-oRangi representatives forged closer ties between the local authority and the marae, Mayor Greg Lang said.

Lang was joined by fellow elected offi cials and senior staff ers on the tour late last month, led by members of the Gladstone marae.

Wairarapa Maori history expert Ra Smith, joined by CDC iwi representative Te Rangikaiwhiria Reiri, Rīhi Reiri, and Hurunuio-Rangi kuia Frances Reiri-Smith and Mary Nunn, led the offi cials around sites including the Waiohine Gorge toll bridge, Taumata Island, Kokotau Reserve, and Kourarau Dam.

Lang said many of these sites were already wellknown to councillors and staff but hearing the rich Māori narratives behind these places gave them a much deeper meaning.

“There is so much history throughout our district and there are many important stories which need to be retold so they are never forgotten.

“Throughout the tour,

Ra Smith shares Maori history with Carterton District Council at the site of the Waiohine Gorge toll bridge. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

we travelled on roads we knew, but acknowledged that there were other roads which were there long before that, such as the Ruamāhanga River.

“At the end of the tour, I felt like we were leaving on a road together and it was another step towards making our relationship even closer.

“It was a great experience and will help us keep our shared history at the top of our minds as we work with Hurunuio-Rangi marae towards a shared future.”

Ra Smith is an expert on Wairarapa Maori history, and the Kahungunu ki Wairarapa iwi representative at Masterton District Council.

“The work we have been doing together with the council is really important to our marae,” he said.

The tour of wāhi tapu follows on from a Tangata Tiriti [Treaty people] workshop.

Lang said the workshop was “an eye-opening experience and showed us that Te Tiriti o Waitangi [Treaty of Waitangi] was a symbol of peace and generosity from Māori to settlers.

“It’s vital as we head towards the future alongside tangata whenua that we don’t forget the past but fi nd a way to move forward together.”

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Businesses to pay it forward

The Carterton Small Business Grants have now been allocated to 11 successful applicants, with many of them using their funds to benefi t the wider community.

The Carterton Small Business Grant Fund was generously set up by Carterton District Council

Chief Executive Jane Davis has given up 10 per cent of her salary for the next year to help small local businesses recover from the economic eff ects of covid-19.

The fund was also topped up by councillor Robyn Cherry-Campbell, who contributed a portion of her councillor remuneration.

Anna Beetham from Wairarapa Sports Podiatry was overwhelmed when she received the letter confi rming she had received the $1000 grant she requested.

Wairarapa Sports Podiatry had really wanted to support the local community by sponsoring a local sports team, however, were concerned they may not be able to because of the eff ect of covid-19 and lost income.

“It made my week opening that letter and I am so thrilled that I will now be able to sponsor a local team and get signage for my car,” Anna said.

“It is so heart-warming knowing that the community is supporting each other through these tough times.”

Community services manager Carrie McKenzie said it was fantastic to support Carterton businesses during this challenging time, and the process was made even more rewarding by the support the business owners were giving others in the community.

“The owners of these businesses already do an excellent job of helping the community in their day-to-day work. To see them use these funds to pay it forward to others, as well as keeping people employed and their businesses afl oat was inspirational.

“The businesses and wider community are really appreciative to receive this kind of support from our council, which wouldn’t be made possible without Jane’s amazing generosity.”

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The Masterton District Council / Te Kaunihera ā-rohe o Whakaoriori is inviting applications from eligible marae for the 2020-21 Marae Development funding round. The Marae Development Fund supports marae within the Masterton District to protect, maintain, restore and/or develop marae structures. Projects that will be considered for Marae Development funding will meet the following criteria: y Protection/Restoration of the marae and/or taonga that are part of the marae structure. y External works - protection of the fabric of the building, ensuring it is structurally sound and watertight. y Health and safety - work that ensures the building is safe and secure for all using it. y Hygiene - matters related primarily to drainage, kitchens, bathrooms and toilet areas. y Interior structures - walls, ceilings, and other internal structures/fabrics not already covered by the areas above. y Aesthetic and new development projects - new developments and/or desirable projects.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 4:30PM, FRIDAY, 4 September 2020

Application forms and funding criteria can be obtained from www.mstn.govt.nz or alternatively phone us on 06 370 6300 and hard copies can be posted to you. Applications should be posted to: Tia Tuuta, Kaitakawaenga, Masterton District Council, PO Box 444, Masterton, 5840. Alternatively, hand deliver applications to our office at 161 Queen Street, Masterton or email: tiat@mstn.govt.nz Please contact Tia Tuuta if you have any questions about the Marae Development Funding round: Phone: 06 370 6300, or email: tiat@mstn.govt.nz

06 370 6300 - 8am to 5pm 06 378 7752 - 5pm to 8am (After hours) 161 Queen Street, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 mdc@mstn.govt.nz WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

TIME TO TAKE THE LEAD Our feathered friends are starting to nest at Henley Lake, so it’s once again time for dog-walkers to make sure their four-footed friends are on the lead in the wetland area (highlighted in yellowbelow). Leads are required in this area from 1 August until the end of November. We’ll be out and about at Henley Lake touching base with dog walkers to make sure they are clear about on-lead areas. There is still plenty of room for dogs to roam free in other areas of Henley Lake. For information on off-lead areas in the Masterton district, search “Where can I take my dog?” on the council website: www.mstn.govt.nz And remember, dogs should be on a lead whenever they are on a street footpath.

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