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Healing in ngahere A Wairarapa-based charity is helping the community reconnect with the natural world – and transforming mental health. ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL reports. When researching a name for his charitable organisation, Michael Woodcock turned to one of his favourite writers, Irish poet and philosopher John O’Donohue. He settled on Live Like The River Flows, a nod to O’Donohue’s poem “Fluid” – comparing human existence to the flow of a river as it heads out to sea. “Each corner the river turns is different, it doesn’t always see what’s coming up ahead – and it navigates obstacles,” Woodcock said. “If there’s an obstacle in its path, it either moves around it, runs over the top of it, or wears it away. “It’s quite inspirational.” This philosophy is central to Live Like The River Flows: a charitable trust which aims to nourish mental health, aid recovery and resilience, and help protect local ecosystems through engagement with the natural world. Founded by Carterton-based Woodcock in 2020, Live Like The River flows provides guided ngahere (forest) walks, hikes and workshops throughout the Tararua and Remutaka Forest Parks, as well as community nature reserves. On the walks, Woodcock,

A walker stops to take in the view on a walk through Taratahi/Mt Holdsworth, courtesy of Live Like The River Flows. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

alongside a team of volunteers, acts as a guide (with consent from the Department of Conservation) along the forest tracks – oﬀering education on the area’s speciﬁc history, as well as on the importance of the ngahere to Wairarapa, and its role in our wellbeing. Woodcock says the core purpose of Live Like The River Flows is to help re-establish a connection with nature: an inherent part of the human experience in the ancient world, which has been disenfranchised by centuries of colonialism and

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capitalist systems. The kaupapa of the trust is based on te ao Maori, the early European principle of an interconnected world, and Te Whare Tapa Whā – Sir Mason Durie’s model of mental health, which includes physical and spiritual health in the four pillars of mental wellbeing. The trust’s work is also heavily informed by scientiﬁc research – which has found that even brief exposure to natural settings can Continued on page 3

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A new lifesaver for Lansdowne Erin Kavanagh-Hall

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The First Street Village in Lansdowne is the latest Wairarapa location to have its own life-saving community defibrillator. Just before Christmas, a brand new automated external defibrillator (AED) was installed outside the First Health and Wellness Centre on First Street: made possible by the initiative of the centre’s staff and support from the community and local businesses. The AED was the brainchild of First Health founder and nurse Trish Wilkinson and former practice manager Neeri Ramchundar — who began seeking sponsorship for a community defibrillator for Lansdowne last year. Lansdowne, they said, was the perfect candidate for an AED, thanks to its expanding population and busy village hub. The Lansdowne Residents Association provided the bulk of the funding for the AED,

The team behind Lansdowne’s new community AED: Donna Campbell (registered nurse, First Health and Wellness), Neeri Ramchundar (former practice manager), Sandy Ryan (deputy chair, Lansdowne Residents Association), Trish Wilkinson (First Health founder and nurse) and Ben Seddon (operations manager, WIZwireless). PHOTO/LYN PATTERSON

with Wellington Free Ambulance and rural broadband provider WIZwireless also providing sponsorship and support. WIZwireless installed the AED, as well as funding the signage and a cabinet in which to house the device, while Wellington

Free Ambulance will be responsible for ongoing servicing and maintenance. AEDs are used to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) – analysing a person’s heart rhythm and, if necessary, delivering an electrical shock, or

defibrillation, to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm. SCA is different to a heart attack (which is commonly caused by blood circulation issues) in that it results from electrical disturbances in the heart. Research shows that,

on average, only about 15 per cent of people survive SCA – but, if a defibrillator is used within three to five minutes of collapse, survival rates can be as high as 70 per cent. Sandy Ryan, deputy chair for the Lansdowne Residents Association said having an AED on First Street, an active hive of activity, “just made sense”. “We know that cardiac arrest can happen anywhere: while you’re having coffee, at a beauty appointment, or getting fish and chips,” Ryan said. “The First Street Village is always busy, so it makes sense to be prepared. “Plus, there are three rest homes in Lansdowne, and a large percentage of older people in the area. “It’s a great investment for the community.” Lansdowne’s new AED is one of more than 80 community defibrillators in Masterton alone. As with many community defibrillators, anyone needing to use the First Street AED can call 111 and be given a PIN number

to open the door to the machine. The machine then provides automated voice prompts on how to use it, including how to deliver a shock to the person if needed. Ryan, who sourced the funding for the AED for the Lansdowne Residents Association, said First Health plans to offer community training sessions on using the device – with support from the Red Cross and Wairarapa Hospital. “We have a strong community of businesses in Lansdowne – and it’s important businesses and staff feel confident to use the AED. “Defibrillators save lives – no two ways about it.” Anyone who would like to attend a demonstration on how to use the AED can contact First Health and Wellness Centre at info@ mhw.nz. • More information on where to locate an AED in Wairarapa can be found at aedlocations. co.nz.

Connection with nature helps mental health Continued from page 1

have a positive impact of mental health. “When we’re deep in the ngahere, on a beach, or by a river, we feel a change,” Woodcock, also the trust’s chairperson, said. “We enjoy the silence, we notice our surroundings, our blood pressure reduces, and we feel less anxious. “That connection and communion with nature is innate within us – and it’s our goal to help people find their way back to that. “The natural world isn’t just a backdrop – it’s an active participant in our wellbeing.” Woodcock has been passionate about conservation and nature since his youth, when he and his best friend, living in Upper Hutt at the time, would travel to Wairarapa to fish in the Ruamahanga River.

He re-established the Wairarapa branch of the Green Party after it had been in recess and stood as the Wairarapa representative candidate for the Party in the 2008 General Election. More recently, Woodcock was chair of Dam Free Mangatarere, an incorporated society set up to oppose the Wairarapa Water Use Project’s proposal to dam the Mangatarere River. He is also passionate about social justice, which has been reflected throughout in his career – from being involved in anti-nuclear campaigns in the 80s, to his work with the New Zealand Federation of Voluntary Welfare Organisations, to his current role as a union organiser with the Public Service Association. For Woodcock, social and environmental justice go hand in hand – and this

infuses his work with Live Like The River Flows. “When we are disconnected from nature it becomes easier to destroy,” he said. “But when we reconnect, nature becomes it easier to protect – and we learn that nature is not there just to serve us, and we are no more important than a river, an animal or a tree.” Through the work of the trust, Woodcock aims to provide education on the Maori worldview of the natural world – that everything within nature is interconnected – as well as helping Pakeha find connection by learning about their own history. For example, ancient Celtic tradition had a strong connection with nature – with waterways and trees revered as spirit beings and givers of life. “They had that connection to a force

greater than themselves – we see that in their rock carvings and stone circles,” Woodcock said. “But, largely thanks to Roman occupation and Christian traditions (of dominion over land) the connection was lost. “The aim is to help people find that sense of belonging, by drawing on their own roots and culture. “It’s important we acknowledge tikanga Maori – but without, as Pakeha, appropriating or colonising it.” The healing properties of nature, Woodcock says, are also strongly backed by science. For example, studies have shown that views of the natural environment from a hospital window can expedite recovery from surgery – and that green spaces in neighbourhoods are correlated with healthier,

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more connected communities. The Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing” (spending meditative time in a forest) has been found to reduce depression, anxiety, cancer and strokes. Woodcock says one of his most rewarding experiences with the trust was guiding a group of

mental health service users on a nature walk – where he witnessed some lifechanging experiences. “People had some amazing transformations. “They couldn’t explain why – but, after spending time in the ngahere, their mood lifted and they felt better within themselves. “It was inspiring and moving.” Woodcock hopes to continue working with mental health providers in Wairarapa, as well as businesses and community groups. One of his favourite places for guided walks, he says, is Fensham Reserve in Carterton – alive with birdsong, and home to 800-year-old rimu and kahikatea. “They would have been just saplings when Maori first arrived. “We are so blessed in Wairarapa to have access to these spaces.”

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Bronwyn’s star shines in Wairarapa Whether it’s delivering babies in the Middle East or supporting cancer patients in her hometown, new Wairarapa Cancer Society centre manager Bronwyn Locke is passionate about building healthy communities. She talks to ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL. Bronwyn Locke’s CV includes assisting with traumatic births in worn-torn Afghanistan, treating women exposed to HIV in central Africa, helping train midwives throughout the developing world, and ensuring Pacific nations can access the covid vaccine. Her most recent role, however, brings her back to her hometown: ensuring Wairarapa locals can “live and live well” with cancer. As she puts it: “you don’t have to travel the world to find shining stars.” Or to be a shining star. Bronwyn is the new centre manager at the Wairarapa Centre of the New Zealand Cancer Society – working at Margaret Chittick House on Te Ore Ore Road which, as a youngster, she walked past every day on her way to school. A qualified nurse and midwife, Bronwyn is a veteran of the health and community development sectors, at home and overseas. In her almost four decades long career, she has worked as an ICU nurse in Saudi Arabia, as a midwife with Medecins Sans Frontieres (Doctors Without Borders) in the Middle East and Africa and travelled throughout the African continent to work alongside obstetric care professionals. In New Zealand, she has worked on the frontline and in government, specialising in areas such as medication access,

Bronwyn Locke, newly appointed centre manager for the Wairarapa Centre of the Cancer Society, looks forward to making a difference in her home community of Wairarapa. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

Pasifika health, and vaccination. Bronwyn is once again at the coalface of community health at the Cancer Society — making sure people living with cancer can access counselling and other support, information, and transport to appointments. She hopes her breadth of experience will add value to the community in which she grew up and make in a difference within her own backyard. “I met some amazing people overseas – but there are plenty of shining

stars here in Wairarapa, including the people who get up every day and live with cancer,” Bronwyn said. “There are needs to be met in our own neighbourhood. There are people who living alone with no family, no transport to get to their treatments, and no idea how the system works – we need to make sure they can break down those barriers. “Healthcare should be accessible to all — no matter who or where you are.” Bronwyn was born at

the old maternity hospital in Masterton (right across the road from her new workplace), and attended Lansdowne School, Hiona Intermediate, and Makoura College. She trained as a nurse through Manawatu Polytech, and worked in hospitals throughout the North Island, eventually specialising in intensive care. Her first experience working overseas was in Saudi Arabia, where she worked for a year in a private hospital. Health care in the Saudi public system, she said, was rudimentary — and money could mean the difference between life and death. “It gave me a snapshot into how differently some parts of the world lived – and what access to health care actually looks like. “We lived in gated compounds and wore veils every time we stepped outside. We couldn’t go out at night, and there were areas we couldn’t go without an escort. “It was definitely eyeopening.” Encouraged by her late mum, a clerk at Wairarapa Hospital’s maternity ward, Bronwyn embarked on a Bachelor of Science in Midwifery from the Auckland University of Technology. She graduated in 1997 and worked as an independent midwife in Auckland, before joining with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) in 2003. Her first post with MSF took her to the Bamiyan Province in

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Afghanistan’s central highlands – a remote area whose heritage sites had been destroyed by the Taliban and was occupied by international armed forces. Afghanistan had one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world, exacerbated by women being cut off from medical care due to decades of conflict. In Bamiyan, Bronwyn worked at a “tiny” hospital – mostly only accessible by UN mail aircraft — supporting two Afghani midwives. As her colleagues’ families forbid them to work at night, Bronwyn was often called to the hospital in the early hours of the morning. “Someone from MSF would knock on my door and 2am, and say ‘Miss Bronwyn, the hospital rang.’ “I’d take my massive satellite phone, which looked like something out of MASH, and drive down to hospital. “Usually, they’d call me when there was a problem – and I didn’t always have

a doctor to refer to. “We work alongside the Red Cross and there were times when we did have to involve a surgeon to do a C-section. But that was something we never did lightly. “Women were coming from rural areas, travelling for hours – and we’d be sending them away to recover from major surgery.” Many of her clients didn’t sspeak English – so she is eternally grateful to her interpreter, a man named Raziq. “He’d be behind a screen, asking the women about their medical history, how long they’d been in labour, if they’d other children — and then translating everything. “It could be stressful, but we got on with it. I was working in a different culture but, when you pair it back, you’re dealing with the universal experience of giving birth. “Your medical knowledge kicks in, and you give the person the help they need.” After six months in Afghanistan, Bronwyn

returned to New Zealand and worked as a midwife in Hawke’s Bay — before once again signing up with MSF in 2006. She travelled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where she worked in a small village called Ankoro on the Congo River — surrounded by jungle and mainly accessible by boat. She worked with five Congolese midwives, whom she describes as “absolutely amazing”. “They would be delivering babies at 3am, in the pitch-black night, by the light of a Tilley lamp. “They knew their stuff.” The DRC was then in the grip of the Second Congo War, and militia groups made their presence known. Bronwyn remembers an incident where she and other MSF staff were called to a nearby village which had been attacked by militia, and its women sexually assaulted. When staff arrived, the village had been razed to the ground, and only a

few terrified women and children remained. “We were able to give them HIV prophylaxis [to prevent infection after potential exposure] and tetanus injections. “It was hard — it was shocking for me that people would use women in that way. “But it helped to know we could provide our skills to meet their need.” Bronwyn then headed to Sydney, where she stepped into the role of International Women’s Advisor for MSF’s French division. She continued crisscrossing the globe, travelling to Nigeria, Sudan, Congo-Brazaville, Laos and Chechnya (among many others) to assist medical professionals with improving maternal health. She returned to New Zealand in 2011, where she took on roles at Family Planning, Pharmac and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, as a health advisor supporting Pacific development.

Most recently, she worked at Ministry of Health, part of a team coordinating the covid-19 vaccine rollout to Pacific nations, which she found extremely rewarding. She was in the thick of the vaccine rollout last year when husband Nick encouraged her to apply for the Cancer Society role. It was, she said, an opportunity to do “something more tangible”. “I wanted to wake up in the morning, kick off the covers, and know I’m going to go to work and actually see the difference I was making.” For Bronwyn, part of making a difference is connecting people from all walks of life: from people in rural areas struggling to get to their chemotherapy appointments, to MPs and government departments while advocating for medication access and smoke-free policies. As centre manager, she hopes to raise the profile of the Wairarapa Cancer Society and its work – as there is still confusion as to where it fits “on the cancer spectrum”. “For example, we’re not a hospice provider. People don’t come to us when they’re at the end of their life. “A big part of our role is supporting people as they live with cancer and helping them live well. “Cancer isn’t always a life sentence.” Bronwyn says she is most grateful for her “amazing little team” of staff, the hundreds of volunteers – the “backbone” of the organisation – and her family, whom she describes as “her biggest fan base.”

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Welcome to Wairarapa, Nico! Mary Argue

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When contractions started five weeks early, Monique Hume wondered: “BraxtonHicks or baby?” But as they crept closer together on New Year’s Day, she could no longer suspect false labour. This was the real deal. She and her husband Nathan made a beeline for the hospital. The arrival of Nico Auron at 1.13am on January 2, Wairarapa’s first New Year baby, answered the question once and for all. The Humes were more than a little surprised to welcome their second child five weeks early but said they were doing well. Nico weighed a healthy six pounds but needed a stint in Wairarapa Hospital’s Special Care Baby Unit to help with initial breathing difficulty and treat a touch of jaundice. Home from hospital since Tuesday, Monique said Nico was being doted on by two-year-old brother Luca.

Nico Auron Hume, Wairarapa’s first baby for 2022 - who surprised his family with an early entrance. PHOTOS/MARY ARGUE

“He [Luca] has been very good with him,” she said. Monique said her ﬁrst child had been two weeks overdue, leading her to believe January would be a time for relaxing and preparing for baby number two. “I thought I had a

whole month to sort things out,” Monique said. “But no.” Monique said they were visiting family in Eketahuna when the ﬁrst signs of labour started. She said, as they continued, she began timing the contractions. “I was still thinking ‘it’s

too early,’ but they were getting stronger, and I knew it shouldn’t be this painful.” She said at 8pm, the contractions were less than ﬁve minutes apart, so she and Nathan made the call and went to the hospital. Monique let out a deep sigh when the nurses conﬁrmed it was go-time. “I was not mentally

prepared,” she said. “But it was all over so quick.” It was a completely diﬀerent labour from her 12-hour marathon with her ﬁrst child, Luca. Monique said staying in hospital under covid visiting restrictions had been hard for Luca, but the nurses and midwives “were great”, and Nico had continued to put on weight. He had gained 80g in the last two days. Nathan said he and Monique moved to Masterton from

Wainuiomata in September and had been enjoying the lifestyle and proximity to grandparents. The pair had met while working at the local supermarket in their hometown of Nelson. Nathan said he had heard Monique was a gamer and was intrigued. “Girl gamers weren’t very common. And she doesn’t remember this, but I said to her, ‘you’re the perfect woman’.” Two babies and 14 years later, the pair contemplated who Nico resembled most. Nathan was conﬁdent his son was a spitting image. “Yes,” said Monique. “But he has my nose.”

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Dreaming of a theatre hub Mary Argue

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Masterton Theatre Company [MTC] is “dreaming a dream” of a theatre hub for the region. MTC president Christine Connor conﬁrmed the theatre group held a preliminary meeting at the end of last year to explore the feasibility of a new Wairarapa

Masterton Theatre Company president Christine Connor says the Masterton Amateur Theatre Society and Harlequin theatres need “ongoing remedial work”. PHOTO/MARY ARGUE

Performing Arts Hub in Masterton. In an email circulated in December, local interested parties and theatre specialists discussed the concept of a hub complete with two theatres, rehearsal rooms, and studio space. The email said the initiative, led by MTC, would be a continuation of Masterton Amateur Theatre Society [MATS] and Harlequin Theatre Society’s

merger in 2019. Connor said the meeting on December 19 was part of early discussions about developing the Harlequin Theatre site on Dixon St, owned by Masterton Trust

architect and independent performance designer, former Masterton local Dr Stephen Bain, an actor and producer, and Wairarapa resident Dr Sean Coyle, a senior

Events centres with ˜at ˜oors can be used as a theatre, but it is quite challenging and a lot more expensive to put on a show. Lands Trust. “It’s still at the dream stage,” she said. The meeting’s specialist design team included Professor Dorita Hannah from the University of Auckland, a theatre

lecturer at Toi Whakaari: New Zealand Drama School. Connor said a further meeting would be held in the new year before concepts were developed and a funding application made. The dream was not without controversy on social media, with some questioning the need for a theatre in addition to Masterton District Council’s civic centre. The $30 million civic centre passed by a slim majority [6-5] last year and included plans for a 500-seat theatre. Connor said an intimate theatre would complement a larger theatre space in Masterton. She said MTC typically performed four to ﬁve times a

week during a show’s run, for audiences of 200 or fewer, “rather than filling a 500-seat theatre once or twice [a year]”. She said MTC needed a permanent space for rehearsals, storing props and costumes, and that the former MATS and Harlequin buildings were tired. “They would need ongoing remedial work to maintain a standard suitable for the 21st century,” she said. Masterton District Council chief executive David Hopman confirmed early discussions had been held with MTC and would continue as the planning for the civic centre developed. “We want to ensure our plans complement theirs so that Masterton can offer a range of flexible performance spaces for performers visiting our district and for our talented local performers,” he said. Sound engineer and Wairarapa event veteran Toby Mills said that Masterton needed a theatre and an events centre in the long term. He said people needed to understand the different spaces. “Theatres are really only

good for putting on stage shows and not much else. “Events centres with flat floors can be used as a theatre, but it is quite challenging and a lot more expensive to put on a show.” He said he understood why MTC would look at options in addition to the proposed civic centre, which lacked a permanent stage and permanent tiered seating. Mills said it made sense to build both at the north end of Masterton. “My thoughts are, let’s build the civic centre first and then see what happens.” The 2019 analysis by consultants Horwath HTL of the Masterton civic centre found that MATS and Harlequin had clearly articulated their need for a new venue and said the groups had been exploring options “for some time”. The report said there was an “evident desire for a permanent theatre space in Masterton”, but such a venue lacked flexibility, leading to their recommendation of a multi-purpose event centre with a theatre component and retractable seating.

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JANUARY JOBS IN BRIEF  Harvest summer veggies regularly to encourage more crops.  Feed fuchsias fortnightly with half-strength Yates Thrive Soluble Liquid Plant Food or ican Fast Food.  Rose diseases really start to take hold now, so keep a regular spray programme using Yates Super Shield or Combat 3-in-1. Watch for black spot. To reduce disease, water in the morning and water the roots - not the foliage.  Remove weeds & debri to reduce the chances of insects breeding. Spray and/or cover crops to stop damage from fungus & insects.  It’s a good time to sow alyssum, calendulas, cineraria, dahlias, forgetme-nots, hollyhocks, pansies, schizanthus, poppies, primulas, stock, verbena, violas and wallflowers. Trim perennial petunias if looking untidy.

 Keep watering courgettes and feed with a high potash food (such as liquid tomato food) every fortnight. Cut while they are small (around 10cm long) - before you know it they’ll turn into marrows!

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SUMMER PRUNING FRUIT TREES We often think of pruning as a winter activity but there are some trees that are best done in the summer time, especially some fruit trees. Winter pruning is often done to control shape (when you can see the frame work of the tree easily) and summer to control size. Summer pruning can also reduce the amount of young ROSES Trimming roses in summer is a good way to get a good display of blooms in autumn. Trim back all stems just like you would if you were dead heading, but keep as much foliage on as possible. Staggering the trimming of the bush by doing half the stems one day and the rest a few days later is a trick people

foliage preventing sun and air getting to the ripening fruit. More sun & air on the fruit means improved size, flavour and colour as well as reducing the chance of pests and diseases taking hold. Certain stone fruit such as nectarines, peaches, almonds and plums, should only be pruned in summer or early autumn - not in winter. This is

to prevent the fungal disease silver leaf, which these trees can be prone to. In the cooler months the spores are more widespread making it extremely hard to control.

use if they want blooms for a particular event, it increases the odds that something will be in flower. Following trimming make sure they are fed with rose fertiliser and that they get a good soaking of water to the roots at least once a week - this will encourage new growth, and hopefully in March/April another flush of flowers.

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Some of Erin Banks’ favourite childhood memories involve going to shows at the Phoenix Theatre in Carterton. Thirty-odd years later, in her new role at Carterton Events Centre (on the site of the old theatre), she looks forward to giving back to the community that nurtured her love of performing arts. Banks is the newest edition to the hardworking Events Centre team, starting in the role of events co-ordinator last week. There, she will be bringing to fruition the award-winning venue’s busy itinerary of theatrical performances, concerts, festivals, and conferences: boosting both the local economy and artistic appreciation. Though Banks is a fresh face at the Events Centre, she is no stranger to live performance. Born and bred in Carterton, she has been “heavily involved” in the arts since childhood – appearing in both community theatre and secondary school productions and, eventually, being selected to perform at the Globe Theatre in London. These early experiences inspired her to pursue

Erin Banks, the new events co-ordinator at Carterton Events Centre, looks forward to introducing a new generation to the arts. PHOTO/REAGAN GUNDERSON

a successful career in acting - taking her from regional theatre tours to international ﬁlm sets – and, later, in event management. After spending most of her adult life in Wellington, Banks and her partner relocated to Featherston, enticed by aﬀordable house prices and to be closer to family. At the Events Centre, life has “come full circle” – and she is excited to introduce the next generation to the magic of live events. “I have clear memories of going to a pantomime about the tortoise and the hare at the Phoenix. Those moments had a huge impact,” Banks said. “In this role, I’m hoping to facilitate those kind of

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Banks attended Wairarapa College, where, mentored by teacher and theatre stalwart Marilyn Bouzaid, she took part in productions, theatre sports, and the Sheilah Winn Shakespeare Competition – through which she was selected for the Shakespeare Globe Centre New Zealand Young Shakespeare Company. After studying at Victoria University, she worked in theatre, television, and ﬁlm – including landing a role in the Hobbit franchise, which she jokingly calls her “ﬁve minutes of fame.” She has received several Chapman Tripp Theatre Awards (including for Best Supporting Actress, Best Newcomer, and Actress

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IT’S CLEAN-UP TIME The start of the year is a great time to check that trees, shrubs, and hedges on your property are not growing over footpaths and other public space.

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SUMMER’S HOTTING UP! … AND THAT MEANS WATER RESTRICTIONS Summer means sun but it also means watering restrictions are very likely to be part of gardeners’ lives over the next few months.

STAY IN THE KNOW Get essential Masterton info, including current water restrictions, sent straight to your phone with the free Antenno app – available from Apple App Store or Google Play.

Masterton District Council’s water restrictions are tied to the flow in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water. Maintaining the health of the Waingawa River is a priority for the Council. Gardeners can prepare for dry spells by: y laying mulch, to reduce water loss through evaporation y keeping weeds to a minimum to reduce competition for water y planning ways to collect rainwater for use in the garden.

We’ll let you know when we have to introduce restrictions – keep an eye on our website (www.mstn.govt.nz) and our billboards around town - and an ear on your radios.

We know that restrictions can sometimes change quickly – because we want to give gardeners the benefit of higher river flows when we can – but the website and council social media will always be up-to-date. To make things as clear as possible, Masterton residents can check current water restrictions on three roadside signs around town (on Chapel Street near the fire station, on Dixon Street near Kuripuni, and at the entrance to the transfer station). You can also receive notifications of changes to water restrictions by downloading the Antenno app (free on Google Play and the Apple App Store). Website and social media sites will be “one-stop shops” for the latest information on water. If we all go with the flow, the river, and our gardens will all stay healthy.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, January 19, 2022 EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

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Kia kaha te reo Maori During lockdown in 2020, I discovered RuPaul’s Drag Race – and devoured 12 seasons in quick succession. For the uninitiated, Drag Race is a reality TV competition for drag queens with multiple international franchises: including Drag Race Down Under, open to Australian and New Zealand contestants. One of last year’s competitors was Elektra Shock – an Auckland-based queen who used kupu Maori while on the show and incorporated Maori culture into her costumes. One of Elektra’s runway outfits paid tribute to the Maori name for Auckland – Tamaki Makaurau, meaning “land of one hundred lovers”. It was wonderful to see a performer – with no Maori heritage – use their platform to celebrate te reo. And drag queens aren’t the only ones: journalists now use Maori greetings in their broadcasts, school enrolments for te reo study are outstripping international languages,

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Erin Kavanagh-Hall and Disney is producing te reo versions of its old classics. Considering our history, these are no small achievements. It was only in 1987 that the government repealed the Native Schools Act – enforced in the 1860s to ensure Maori children “assimilated” by speaking English in the classroom. Children had two choices: English, or the cane. As politician Dover Samuels said ... “we had to leave our reo, our tikanga, at the door with our horses. [It was an] agenda of disempowerment.” The disempowerment continued: Places and first names wilfully mispronounced, sports fans outraged by “E Ihowa Atua”, parents appeared on TV complaining about te reo in preschools … and

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let’s not mention talkback radio. But recently, there’s been a shift. Maori artist Nan Walden (from our page 3 story last week) attributes this to leadership from the top. Our politicians and health experts incorporating te reo at daily covid briefings, government departments using karakia and waiata, and Jacinda Ardern sharing her own journey in learning te reo. Our media is also setting an example – from news bulletins to drag shows, te reo is becoming normalised. Our wee country is capable of a lot. Including discarding outdated attitudes and doing our part to keep our language alive. Ka pai to mahi, Aotearoa. We’ve come a long way.

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STREET TALK

At my funeral, people will say ... Mandy Gibbins I was funny.

Richard Alan Dahlberg “At last, he’s gone!”

Joe ShadYy I loved Eminem too much.

Peter Rayner He was an a-hole, but a bloody good one.

Carolyn Crutch That she was a sassy lady - [and] at last she’s got nothing to say. But what a life she lived.

Adele Pentony-Graham Peace at last!

Karen Roberts “Wow, what took her so long?” Pat Fairhall: That I loved pies and beer. Elaine Leggott WC That I was a wonderful cook, and people will miss my cooking. Jen Sinclair That her garden is going to rack and ruin [now she’s dead].

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Looking back on 2021 With the opening of the Sotheby’s New Zealand International Realty Wairarapa Art Review last month, the Friends of Aratoi could look back with sighs of relief on a quite successful 2021. Some activities had to be postponed or cancelled but whenever possible, fundraising events and exhibition openings went ahead, albeit with changed formats. Other events went ahead just as planned: the opening of Pūkana – Te Karu o te Ika: Moments in Māori Performance was early in the year and was a huge success with a capacity crowd. One event just squeezed in. On the day in August that the latest covid outbreak was announced, the Friends’ bus trip to Wellington took place. With visits to the Parliamentary Art Collection, the Adam Art Gallery and City Gallery Wellington and the Italian Embassy, this was an

Ro Worley’s bequest will assist Aratoi’s education programmes in 2022.

outstanding day and a successful fundraiser. Sadly, we also registered the deaths of three very active members. The bus trip and the 2021 Art and Architecture Tour would not have been such successes without the work of Friends committee member Steve Davis who had passed away in April. Steve was not afraid to harness big ideas and

buoyed by his enthusiasm, the Friends committee adopted schemes that seemed impossible at first but which were always a runaway success. Steve was great at big picture ideas but also careful to follow projects through, taking care of every little detail. Fellow committee member Stephanie Chilcott remembers seeing Steve

in Wellington Hospital not long before he died. Even though he was very ill, Steve was insistent she listen to his advice to follow up on some loose ends of organisation for the tour. Ro (Rosemary) Worley, with her husband John, farmed at Otahome before retiring to Little Otahome at Homebush where Ro developed a magnificent

Massive summer at Tauherenikau One Wairarapa venue is ramping up for a big summer with almost backto-back events planned from now until April. Although many places have had to scale back activities due to covid restrictions, the Tauherenikau racecourse near Featherston has become the go-to setting of choice for many organisers. The racecourse had turned into an ideal function spot, with its two entrances well positioned to check vaccine passes. At the same time, plenty of space and good onsite accommodation options meant the venue could easily cater to large numbers, with accommodation for motorhomes and campers

and even glamping possibilities. Tauherenikau had kitchen and bathroom facilities, and there was also a large bunkroom for people who didn’t mind sharing. About seven events catering to thousands of revellers were planned for the summer months. Wairarapa Racing Club general manager Matthew Sherry was looking forward to it. “It’s our biggest summer ever. It’s a pretty special place, and it’s going to be fun,” he said. Sherry listed the packed schedule, which stared with the New Year races on January 2. The Wairarapa Country Music Festival is next up from January 28 to 30, with about 5000 people expected to attend.

Cruise Martinborough cars alongside the Country Music Festival at Tauherenikau Racecourse last year. PHOTO/FILE

“It will be three days of good quality country music and some of New Zealand’s best acts,” he said. More than 70 motor homes from all over New Zealand had already booked spots onsite for

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garden. She was a keen art lover and long-time supporter of Aratoi which she visited regularly and attended exhibition openings and floor talks. Ro left Aratoi a generous bequest in her will. The education programme and the solar panel project, which will greatly reduce Aratoi’s power bill, will benefit from her generosity. The third influential member of the Friends of Aratoi to leave us last year was distinguished scholar, literary historian and critic Lydia Wevers, a long-serving member of the Aratoi Regional Trust Board, the governing body of Aratoi. As well as her tireless work for the Trust Board, Lydia’s association with Aratoi included speaking at events and she edited Aratoi’s 50/fifty: 50 Years of Aratoi, published in 2019. The Friends of Aratoi will miss these three as we look ahead to the work to be done in 2022.

that event. On January 29, classic cars from the Cruise Martinborough event would park up at the racecourse for the day. The week after, the Waitangi Day race

meet was scheduled for February 7. On March 6, the racecourse would host the first day of the Martinborough Fair, with the second day booked for April 3. From March 11 to 13, the 121 Festival would rock the racecourse. Organisers of the three-day dance odyssey expected to have up to 5000 participants camp onsite. On March 27, the Masterton Racing Club would have a meet and celebrate its 150th birthday at the same time. “That’s quite some timeline and a lot of events,” Sherry said. “It’s a real team effort. We have a good team here, and it turns into a beehive of activity. I just can’t wait for it all to happen.”

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Message from the Mayor A Happy New Year to all our residents. I hope you’ve all had some time to enjoy the great weather over the break. There’s certainly been a lot of people out camping these holidays but everyone has largely been keeping tidy and being mindful of others, which is wonderful to see. A new year tends to give a fresh surge of energy to tackle the issues that lie before us. And it’s a great time to take stock. This is an election year for local government and a raft of important issues are up in the air. We’ve already mentioned the 3 Waters legislation which is currently taking time to gather more feedback from local government. This has a major effect on our plans for projects like Featherston’s new wastewater solution, so we hope matters can be finalised soon. Our combined district plan is also under review. Meanwhile, work continues back in South Wairarapa to meet local needs and plan ahead. The Council will spend the next few months finalising the budget for 2022/23. Our annual report, which shows what we achieved in 2020/21, will be out very soon. And our planners are about to begin the detailed master-planning work

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needed to flesh out our 30-year Spatial Plan, starting with Featherston. As we know, more and more people are moving to South Wairarapa and the Council is constantly having to plan for their arrival. Our resources aren’t unlimited, and that shapes our decisions. A key focus this year is to help more people understand how local government works and how they can have a voice. Finally, our district has had a number of Covid cases confirmed in recent days. I can only encourage people to keep up the important basics – scan, mask, keep your distance and wash your hands. Booster shots will be key to this so if it’s four months since your second shot, make sure you get it. Keep safe and have a great summer. Alex Beijen MAYOR

An interesting day every day On a warm summer’s day, animal control officer Dan Curry is waiting with two gorgeous pups, picked up roaming a local street. The cute little guys are too young to be vaccinated so Dan wants to avoid having to put them in the pound. Luckily, he has been able to contact the owners due to the pups being already microchipped, and the owner is on the way. Dan has been with the Council since mid-2020. “I’ve always loved animals. Of all shapes and sizes. I don’t have any dogs of my own but the possibility of working with dogs and being out and about, it just sounded refreshing.” As well as protecting lost dogs, Dan also addresses reports of wandering stock and keeps an eye on coastal camping, with a smattering of bylaws litter enforcement on the side. It’s a people job. “I’ve found a lot of people are wary of council animal control enforcement, because I think they associate it with fines and the pound. That’s a part of it, and it’s a necessary part of it. “If it weren’t for fines and the education we provide when it comes to dog control, people wouldn’t learn and there’d be dogs everywhere. “But most people are really good dog owners. It’s only a small minority that come to our attention. “To me it’s what’s best for the dog. Just because we find your dog out wandering doesn’t mean it’s on a one-way trip to the pound. “If it’s registered, chipped and I can get hold of an owner and it’s not a dog that’s constantly coming to our attention, the first priority is to get it home.” Despite the odd tricky situation, Dan loves his job. “You deal with some difficult people from time to time, but I’m no stranger to that. It makes for an interesting day every day.” South Wairarapa has a very high level of dog registrations and most people know the rules. Sometimes Dan has to remind campers in Council reserves which allow freedom camping that dogs are not allowed.

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Wednesday, 16 February at 2pm Maungaraki Room, Carterton Events Centre Dan Curry with one of his more unusual pick-ups.

And owners sometimes forget that their dogs must be on a lead when they go for a walk in an urban area. It’s for everyone’s protection. “Even when you’re walking your dog in a rural area you still have to have a level of control. You need to be able to recall your dog to you and intervene if something happens.” Dan’s also a big advocate of micro-chipping which “eliminates all doubt” in ownership disputes. “If your dog’s chipped and loaded with that number, that provides all the proof we need that you are the verified owner.” Perhaps one of the most unusual calls Dan received last year was for a lost goat – fittingly at a goat cheese makers called Drunken Nanny. It appeared to be a pet but wasn’t keen to be caught. After 20 or 30 minutes, Dan managed to wrangle it into his van and contacted the SPCA which had two goats already of the same age. He believes they went to a new owner together - but not before everyone had had a good laugh.

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MARTINBOROUGH COMMUNITY BOARD (via Zoom) Thursday 24 February at 6.30pm Harry Wilson CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Community board meetings will be conducted via audio-visual conference and livestreamed to our Youtube channel. Council and committee meetings will be held in venue in accordance with SWDC’s COVID-19 traffic light system. The latest meeting information and meeting agendas can be found at www. swdc.govt.nz. Public participation is welcome. If you wish to speak during the public participation session at any of the below meetings please phone 06 306 9611 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting or email enquiries@swdc.govt.nz.

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Tui family inspire project Ronnie Anderson A bit of rain won’t deter a bunch of intrepid trappers hell bent on ridding Donnelly Flat of pests so our native birdlife can thrive. Unless the weather is extreme every second Thursday you can find these determined volunteers out at Mount Holdsworth checking the trap lines; followed by a cuppa, a homemade scone, and some friendly banter. ‘Project Kaka at Donnelly Flat’ is the birth child of Nigel Boniface. “It all started when I was walking through the forest one day and saw what I took to be a family of tūī teaching their young ones to fly. I thought, wouldn’t it be good if there were more birds here!” Nigel spoke to the Holdsworth caretaker at the time, Chris Petersen, they took their idea to DOC and by winter 2010 trapping had begun. Since official records were kept numbers of possums have been steadily declining – from an overall catch of 152 in 2011, to four possums caught during 2021. Numbers of rats and mice tend to fluctuate more according to the supply of forest seed. This year’s catch numbers were 122 rats and 226 mice, well down on previous years. “We can’t claim all the glory, this has been

assisted by aerial 1080 operation in the much larger Project Kaka zone, but it is great to see the hard work starting to pay oﬀ,” said Nigel. “You often see busloads of school kids here – earlier this year one of the teachers came up to me and said they do the trip every year and have noticed more and more birds recently.” Nigel said the group would like to do regular bird counts but have struggled to get people with the skills to undertake monitoring. However, anecdotal evidence does point to an increase in bird life in the area. “The caretaker Eric has said he’s starting to get some complaints from campers that the birds are waking them up in the morning. He reckons the dawn chorus is getting better and better all the time. That’s what we like to hear!” With a long-term vision of releasing locally extinct species in the forest park, including the North Island Robin (toutouwai), Nigel set out to expand operations and the Holdsworth Restoration Trust was born. The trust has kicked oﬀ the Atiwhakatu Project which is designed to control pest numbers to low levels over at least 1000 hectares. Volunteers for the Atiwhakatu Project meet weekends and weekdays to mark trap lines, put out

traps and service them – and Nigel says there’s no shortage of volunteers. Students from Rathkeale, Makoura, and the Carterton Scouts all service a line as well as other groups of volunteers. Senior biodiversity ranger James Harbord, said DOC is extremely grateful for all the hard work of the Donnelly Flat group and wider Holdsworth Restoration Trust. “It’s not just about killing animals; it’s about bringing back the animals that should be here. These volunteers are a massive part of the kaitiaki of the Holdsworth area. And it’s not just locals that beneﬁt, it’s everybody that comes here.” The Project Kaka and Donnelly Flat group is always on the hunt for volunteers. If you like exercising in the great outdoors, meeting like-minded people, and want to have fun doing something for nature, contact Nigel on nigelb707@gmail.com. “A lot of people just really enjoy the half day out. The joke is people really do it for the cup of tea and Debbie’s scones.” • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with conservation groups to put a spotlight on work on conservation eﬀorts locally.

When we enter into a new year we have the custom to wish each other a happy new year. It’s a very good custom. I would also like to wish you a very happy new year! We all look and search for happiness. Everything we do in life and the choices we make is based on how we define happiness. There are many books written on the subject of happiness. So we can see it’s very important to us. It’s the greatest wish of this world to be happy. But what is your happiness built on? Many pursue happiness but never find it. Do you think happiness is to be found in money? If I just win lotto then I will be happy, you may think. Is that true? Many have experienced that when their money increased their happiness didn’t increase but decrease. What does God say about happiness? God’s happiness described in the Bible is secure. There is no security in money, business, work, people, and health. Everything under the sun is threatened. How can you trust in them? Look around you. Please open your eyes to the fact that everything around you is failing. Many people die every day and not just from the corona virus. Many businesses have closed their doors. Many people have taken their own lives with no hope. For many people were looking for happiness in the things of this life. And it that is taken away, what then is the purpose of life? God defines for us in the Bible what true happiness consists of. We read in Psalm 1:1 Blessed (happy) is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly. The ungodly are people who seek happiness in the world and with the ones living in this world. Those people can even be found in the church. Are you a person seeking happiness by

working hard and making as much of this life as possible? Being rich in many possessions? Then you are not a very happy person according to what God says about you. But it says in verse 2 of psalm 1 that this person is blessed whose delight is in the law of the Lord. It’s by His counsel, given to us in the Bible, that we can find true happiness. There is no security in this world but only in God. Isn’t it a great joy to know you belong to God? That nothing in this life or in the world can change that? I am secure in God’s hand and that is where I find my happiness and pleasures. This world is in great misery and trouble and it don’t know where to turn. Can I encourage you to turn to God? For He is willing to show you the path of life. In His presence is fullness of joy and at His right hand there are pleasures forevermore. Ps 16:11 Do you know who is on God’s right hand? Jesus, the greatest treasure and pleasure you can find. In Him is my eternal security and happiness. Only through Jesus can you have a very happy new year. Jesus paid the penalty we deserve so that our sin can be forgiven and our guilt be taken away. Come, my friend, believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you shall be saved. Jesus is the door to true happiness. Will you go through this door (Jesus) to enter this New Year 2022? Or will you keep going on your own? The Little Haven will be closed Friday 21st January and will open again on Friday 28th Jan. Everyone is most welcome. Our first Sunday Service will be 13th Feb at 2pm. Please contact Johan for any questions 027 210 2768 Please pray.

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The Model T Ford Club of New Zealand will be holding its annual rally throughout Wairarapa from January 23 to 28. This iconic car, produced from 1908 to 1927, was voted the most influential car of the 20th century. It was Ford’s first mass-produced automobile produced on moving assembly lines, marketed to the middle class. In 1914 the “any colour as long as its black” policy was implemented due to its low cost, durability and faster drying time. Approximately 45 Model Ts from around New Zealand will converge on

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morning. The habit of reflecting on my mortality and understanding that every day is a valuable one is now an embedded habit because the cue to doing so is now an obvious one.

The power of words

Words can be incredibly powerful things. To understand this, take the time to think back to two different scenarios: one in which you have received

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Tim Nelson a compliment that almost seemed offhand, but still made you feel incredibly good about yourself; and the other, again seemingly offhand from another person, but this time making you feel terrible. Taking the time to think about the two scenarios gives you an understanding of how powerful our words can be. So little effort from ourselves is required to significantly impact on the well-being of those around us; it’s almost like we have a superpower that we can use. Because we do have this power, we should always be careful and deliberate with how we use it; we have the power to be either kind or mean. Use it wisely and the world with be a much nicer place.

Make it obvious

A few weeks ago I wrote about how I had bought a replica skull to remind me of my own mortality. I did this after reading that many philosophers had real skulls on their desks to remind them of the importance of understanding that time

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is limited and that we will all eventually die. This does seem a little morbid, but it is undeniably and absolutely 100 per cent true. When I brought my replica skull home it sat on the dining room table for a couple of days, then it was moved to a place on display that wasn’t quite as easy to see. In fact, I pretty much forgot that I even had it until a couple of weeks ago when I noticed it among other items. At this point I remembered reading how author James Clear stated that if you want to embed a habit or make something happen then you need to make it obvious. My skull and reflecting on my morality hadn’t been happening because my skull wasn’t in a place to easily see it. The solution to the issue has been a simple one; my skull now sits on my bedside table and is the last thing I see when I turn off my reading lamp each night, and the first thing I see when I turn off my alarm in the

A simple task done for a big improvement

I use my iPad a lot. It’s now my laptop as well as being a device I use to watch a range of media. It has a large screen for an iPad and all round it’s a joy to use. Over time, though, the screen has become quite dirty with so many fingers touching it. However, because the deterioration of the image happens so slowly it’s easy to let things go and to get used to a not so great (but still quite good) image. Today I cleaned the screen with proper screen cleaning liquid and cloth. The change is significant, with a vastly improved image; it’s almost like using a brand new device. It’s so easy to let things go and put up with subpar performance and things not being quite as good as they could be, when only a little maintenance is required. The message here is to do the scheduled maintenance, as opposed to waiting for things to deteriorate. Doing so will lead to consistently more satisfying use.

Mood follows action

Really simple advice share by Rich Roll when he was interviewed on the Tim Ferris podcast, this being that mood follows action. This is something that we should always have at the forefront of our minds, as how we feel really does depend on what we do, with this relating to both positive and negative actions. An often used example of this is when we exercise. I exercise pretty much every day. On many

huge impact on our own lives by the actions we take. Yes, there will be times when things do happen that are very hard to recover from, but whatever these may be there will be some action that can be done to impact on our mood in a positive way. Mood really does follow action.

Learn from a variety of people

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does or says to respect and learn from them. One (or even a few) differences of opinions or beliefs does not mean that another person does not have a wide range of ideas that we can both respect and learn from. Too often we discount everything about another person because of one perspective that they have. Yes, in some cases this will be fair enough, especially if the view is a particularly abhorrent one, but in most cases we are too quick and ready to completely

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occasions I might not necessarily feel like starting, but I can’t recall a single occasion in which I haven’t felt better after exercise, with this extending to long after the session finishes. Conversely, the same pattern applies to binge eating rubbish food; I might enjoy it while I’m doing it, but afterwards I’ll always feel pretty awful afterwards, both mentally and physically. We really can have a

variety of names, most of these being those that could be expected. However, one name given was a little different and surprising, this being the Christian televangelist Joel Osteen. Not only is there a desire to interview Osteen, Levit is also a regular listener to Osteen’s show, despite not being a Christian himself, or even believing in God. When questioned by his producer about his respect for Osteen, Levit said you don’t have to agree with everything another person

write off another person because of something we could put aside and instead learn from other aspects that are both valid and worthy of our time and understanding.

Appreciate what you’ve got

Two days ago I was given the news that a part of an organisation I am involved with was no longer going to be available to it. This disappointed me immensely, as some things are hard to replace,

especially real quality. Sure, changes and adjustments can be made, but the whole process in doing so is both time consuming and challenging. Yesterday I was contacted and told that we would no longer be losing what I had resigned myself to missing. Getting this message was such great news for so many reasons. It also made me think more about how important it is to never take things for granted and to always appreciate the many good things we have in our lives. It’s so easy to get on the hedonic treadmill, always looking for the next thing. Yes, this can be important, but while looking forward we should never forget where we are, what we’re doing, and, most importantly, what we already have in the present moment. Sometimes it’s only when things are taken away that we truly appreciate how important they are to us. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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THE JAZZ DANCE AND DRAMA CENTRE is stepping into 2022 with a refreshed look. We are about to turn into our next 40 years of encouraging young students to grow confidence, be creative and develop their love of theatre and dance. We will continue with our same values, family friendly focus and a professional, caring faculty. We live by our motto DO YOUR BEST. BE PROUD AND HAVE FUN. The Studio offers options from three years and above including senior ladies’ classes. With the start of our year approaching fast, take a look at what is scheduled. Some classes in the Pre School area especially are already full so get your registration in now to confirm a placement.

great grounding with up to date moves and music. The grades continue through to Advance levels achieving professional study options for those wishing to further their dance careers.

READY SET BALLET This is new programme for young dancers starting at four years.

HIP HOP At JDDC we start classes at eight years of age. There are three levels of classes and students grow in confidence as they advance in ability and age. Our styles are always fluid depending on the current music and hip-hop trends. We are very strict about the content of music and the appropriate movements taught to young dancers.

AMERICAN JAZZ DANCE This syllabus starts with a transition class at five years of age. We have taught the AJDA syllabus for forty years with Sharon previously being one of the two directors for over twenty-five years. The work is busy, fun and technical while giving young dancers a

CONTEMPORARY Classes start at eight years of age. These classes allow young students to explore their love of music through the use of challenging choreography. The classes explore creative movement while working on strength and personal growth in dance fitness and flexibility.

READY SET DANCE JDDC is very proud to be the licence holder for this awardwinning program. Students must be three years of age at start of the dancing year.

CLASSICAL BALLET We teach the ATOD syllabus. This is a technical program that demands strong technique while training expressive, artistic dancers. This encourages the dancer to really extend their love of dance while focussing on this disciplined dance form. ADULTS We have two adult class options. Experienced Adults. Caters to ladies over eighteen years. This class requires some previous dance training and experience. This class is a popular feature in our end of year show case. The styles taught through the year are mixed and varied. Baby Boomers. This hugely popular class is designed for our over fifty’s age group. It includes Ballet, barre, yoga and Pilates based exercises for strength and continued flexibility. It also includes dance routines of varied genres and is totally inclusive of all capabilities.

Fun and laughter is the key and everyone is welcome. BROADWAY JAZZ JDDC has been recognised as a leading training ground in the field of Musical Theatre. Pupils are trained through full hands-on experience in theatre protocols, stage etiquette and performance technique. The triple threat of singing, dancing, acting is firmly established in the class content. An annual live musical is staged at the end of term one. Students also perform in the studio showcase at the end of the year. Previous productions have included Aladdin, Oliver, Shrek and Madagascar. Our 2022 show is Frozen Jnr. Casting for lead parts is completed now however, all Broadway Jazz pupils are Included in the production. Rehearsal and costume calls will start at the beginning of term so registration now is vital to secure a place.

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Church took on new life The Wesley Wing holds exhibits for Aratoi, but it was once the home of the Methodist Christians. MARK PACEY looks at the journey from church to gallery. The Wesley Methodist Church that is now attached to Aratoi began its life in 1878, replacing an earlier Wesleyan building, and was located on the corner of Chapel St and Lincoln Rd. During the next eight decades the church’s flock grew and included some of the districts well-known families such as the Daniell, Daysh, Cody, Davies and Prior families to name just a few. The Methodists were proud of their church, the Rev Dawson described the church buildings in 1958 when the Methodists were celebrating 100 years in Masterton. “I am glad that it has been possible to put our buildings into the best possible condition as we turn our century. Through the sound building and loving care of the years they are for their age in

In 1976 crowds lined the street to see the church move sites. PHOTOS/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVE

excellent condition and our modernised sanctuary is a joy in which to worship.” In 1963 the Wesley and Knox churches combined efforts to run a Sunday School. This would echo what was to happen 10 years later. After a long period of negotiations the Wesley and Knox churches merged and in March 1973 the St Luke’s Union Church opened for worship. This was in the former Knox Presbyterian Church, meaning the Wesley Church was no longer in use for worship. At the same time as the two churches unified, there was movement for a performing area for the

Arts Centre which had opened in 1969 and was on the corner of Bruce and Dixon sts. The Masterton Trust Lands Trust set up a subcommittee to inquire about purchasing the church and incorporating it into the Arts Centre. Then followed years of talks until 1975, when the Masterton Methodist Trustees decided to put the church up for sale. It was purchased by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust and in April 1976 the old church was prepped for its move. On May 1 large crowds lined the street in rainy cold weather to see the shift. It was slow to begin.

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When travelling along Lincoln Rd a power pole had to be tilted by the Wairarapa Electric Power Board to allow the church past. From here it began its slow journey to the Arts Centre. When it arrived on site “great care was needed to manoeuvre the 30ft wide and 80ft long building between power and telegraph poles”. The

church had survived its journey and at 1.15pm it was lowered from the truck on to its new home. It was reported that telephone services remained uninterrupted during the church’s journey. The only shutdowns were the traffic lights at the intersection of Chapel St and Lincoln Rd, which were replaced by transport officers. Masterton police happily reported that there were no traffic problems and the crowd was well behaved. The former church was formally handed over to the Arts Foundation on June 12, 1977. It now had a stage one end and was used for performances, the first being a concert by the Wairarapa Choral Society. Harlequin Theatre would also perform shows within its walls. For 23 years the Wesley Church, or Wesley Wing as it was now known, played its new role as a host to the arts. But then progress required an expansion of the now too small Arts Centre, which meant another shift for the old Wesley building. In September 2000 the former church was raised on to chocks for a short move further along Dixon St.

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A gentle hum in the air and streaking shadows across the ground will be the only clue to a fierce sky-bound competition next month. The skies above Papawai airfield will come alive at the end of February as 40 gliders compete in the Central Districts Regional Gliding Championships. Event organiser and Papawai airfield manager Brian Sharpe said the competition was a “big opportunity for local pilots” and was delighted his home club would host the Diamond Jubilee. He said New Zealand’s first gliding championship in 1962 was held at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton. He intended the competition to return to Hood for the 60th anniversary. However, restrictions at the airfield meant the competition moved to Wellington Wairarapa Gliding Club. He estimated $130,000 would be injected into the Greytown economy during the weeklong competition. Longest-serving gliding club member Grae Harrison will be one of two task setters for the championship. Harrison said a different

View from the cockpit as Grae Harrison takes a spin above Papawai airfield. PHOTO/MARY ARGUE

course [task] would be set daily, and the goal was to “maximise cross-country distance”. The fastest finisher would be declared the day’s winner, with an overall championship winner announced at the end of the contest. Harrison said the prize for first place was “prestige” until the next championship. He said there would be two classes in the competition – open and racing, determined by glider wingspan. Harrison said larger gliders tended to have a greater performance range and could fly longer distances. Anything with a

wingspan of more than 15m will compete in the open class. He said the weather on any given day would dictate the task, and the gliders would be hoping for thermals. “There are brilliant ﬂying conditions in Wairarapa, and the hotter, the better. Harrison said the region was also famous for the westerly “wave” shaped by the Tararua Range. The long ﬂat lenticular clouds forming as air moved over the range created an “energetic day”, he said. He said the competition would be capped at 40 gliders, and by early January 32 pilots had entered.

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Fertiliser supply chain headache is far from over Grace Prior

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Fertiliser prices could shoot through the roof while China makes dramatic changes to its climate change policy, including strict measures to control energy supply. But for Castlepoint Station owner and Fertiliser Quality Council chairman Anders Crofoot, supply chain problems posed more of an issue for Wairarapa. Industry advocate Agcarm’s chief executive Mark Ross said chemical suppliers had advised him that 2021 was merely a “dress rehearsal” for 2022 in terms of supply problems. Ross said that China had cut its reliance on coal to create electricity in a bid to

reduce carbon emissions. According to ChinaPower, coal made up 57.7 per cent of China’s energy use in 2019. Ross said the global market would be caught in the crossfire of China’s measures to reduce its environmental footprint, with ambitious goals to be carbon neutral by 2060. “Although noble in cause, the spin-off will be further price hikes for goods on top of an already strained supply chain.” He said a limit on the days that Chinese chemical companies could manufacture was expected. Ross said this would have a wide-ranging impact on the supply and price of agrichemicals, particularly glyphosate. He said farmers and

growers would either absorb the price hikes, pass them on, or change production. He said this would cause food prices to creep upwards. Fertiliser company Ravensdown said that in the plast year, the price of urea had gone up 95 per cent to $1190 a tonne, DAP had increased 65 per cent to $1320 a tonne, and potash had increased 50 per cent more for a tonne than last year at $995. Crofoot said the main fertiliser used in Wairarapa was superphosphate, a mix of phosphorus and sulphur, mainly used on hill country. He said for Wairarapa, the biggest issue had been shipping and politics in Western Sahara, the

Aeroworks staff loading fertiliser into a plane at Hood Aerodrome.

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farms would be the most affected by potential supply chain cuts out of China. “An arable wouldn’t even put a crop in without fertiliser. If fertility isn’t right, they wouldn’t get much of a crop.” He said a loss of production stemming from a lack of fertiliser would hit within the same season as the shortage arose. Luckily for Wairarapa as a whole, arable cropping made up a small but important part

of the scheme. “A hill country farm could possibly withhold fertiliser for a year or so without too much of a change – but after about five years without it, the wheels would start to fall off.” Crofoot said things were working out better than expected with the supply chain, but it wasn’t back to normal yet. He said they had been directly impacted by supply chain problems in September when trying to replace a side-by-side. A wait until June had prompted an unwanted change of brand. The new side-by-side would be delivered in February, which was “not desirable but more viable”. He said getting fencing had proven problematic, and he wasn’t sure what was driving the issue. Crofoot said export prices were “faring okay”, but farmers were getting increasingly nervous about the condition of the market. Successful Farming reported that the global glyphosate shortage that had partly arisen due to existing transport and logistic problems brought on by covid might not be resolved this year. Syngenta agronomy service representative Phil Krieg said there

had been shortages of glyphosate and glufosinate. He said there had been times when farmers and growers couldn’t get chemicals from retailers the way they used to. Krieg said herbicide shortages were unlikely to ease this year. Atticus executive vicepresident Mike King said the situation did not look like it would correct itself until 2023. Ross said a requirement from the Chinese Government for seagoing ship crews to quarantine for seven weeks at the end of their rotation was only likely to worsen delivery issues in the coming months. Bloomberg reported that China had the highest proportion globally of congested ports as of late November.

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Fertiliser supply chain headache is far from over Grace Prior

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The massive slip which has dammed the Kaiwhata River between Te Wharau and Homewood remains ﬁrmly in place while water levels continue to rise. It begs the question of what happens when the dam eventually breaks. A team from GNS Science were at the site on Thursday to collect data to answer this question, using a drone, GPS and terrestrial laser scanner to provide detailed hazard information to local authorities. The landslide which caused the dam is believed to have occurred sometime last Saturday afternoon where the base of an existing landslide from a few years ago gave way. The landslide that blocked the river has a volume of 100,000 cubic metres. The team measured the lowest point on the crest of the landslide dam as 15 metres above the original river level. The volume of water in the lake forming behind the dam was estimated to be 600,000 cubic metres yesterday afternoon. It was expected to spill over the top of the dam at some point today if water levels

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Brother-inlaw: Missing tramper experienced ELI HILL

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Meanwhile, Kummerstein farm manager Marty Byl said the water was still rising about 2-3 centimetres every hour yesterday. “We’ve got a lot of water now.” He said the water did not

As crews prepared to scour the Tararua Range for missing tramper Darren Myers for the second consecutive day of the current four-day mission, his brother-in-law spoke of his experience in the outdoors and love of adventure. At the Wairarapa Search and Rescue [SAR] base at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton yesterday, Duncan Styles said he and Myers had been planning on doing the Dusky Track in Fiordland later this year. The route described by National Geographic as one of New Zealand’s toughest gives a good indication of Myers’ experience. “Darren had done lots of tramping in the UK. He’s done six weeks crossing the Pyrenees in France, plenty of major expeditions, and big mountain bike tours in places such as Wales. “In the time he’s been in New

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The massive slip which has dammed the Kaiwhata River and left a major scar on the hillside.

continued to rise. Brenda Rosser, an engineering geomorphologist and sedimentologist from GNS Science, said a team was running through a 3D model they made based on Thursday’s site visit. “We are running models to understand what would happen

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if the dam were to fail,” she said. “We think there is a fairly high probability the dam will fail in the next few days.” She said the cause of the landslide was still unknown. “There are several large prehistoric landslides in the area, but we don’t know. We’re looking into that.”

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Eat n Greet: At St John’s hall, St James Union Church, 116 High St, Masterton, 11.30am for a noon start. Open to all. Come and enjoy lunch, fellowship and meet new friends. Entertainment follows lunch. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Discover your town and country pathways safely by bicycle. Short rides for everyone. Call Liz Mikkelsen [06] 216-2187 [after 5pm]. Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Call physio.rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 Spontaneous Dance: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-8pm. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Aratoi: Making Space, Steve Carr to Jan 30; PHOSPHENE 1, a portrait of a landscape, Esther Bunning, to Feb 7; New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty Wairarapa Art Review 2021 to Feb 13; Distant Kinship-Verre Verwanten, Dutch and NZ Printmakers, to Feb 20; Beyond the red flowers, Natasha Cousens, to Feb 20. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 1.30pm, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 377-0792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Greytown Music and Movement: For preschoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Call: email admin@stlukesgreytown. co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22 Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433. Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am-4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Our resident printer recreates the activity of a letterpress job-printing shop in the early 1900s. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm, Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from

Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. 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 Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. No admission charge but donation/koha appreciated. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 23 Carterton Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’ Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association croquet, 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, JANUARY 24 Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, A/G Church, Featherston. Call Age Concern [06] 3770066. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.40am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10amnoon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Greytown St John’s Hall, Main St, 6.30-8.30pm. Call Paul [027] 376-9804. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 1574909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or

Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [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/ Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www. hospicewairarapa.co.nz CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm MonFri. 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: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.308.30pm. Call Wendy [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. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 0330550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 25 Al Anon: Do you need support for coping with alcohol problems in your family? Contact [027] 811-0006.

Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am. Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Justice of the Peace: Masterton library 11am-1pm. Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: Martinborough Primary School Hall, cnr Dublin and Roberts sts, juniors 5.306.15pm. Call Clare [027] 832.9743; juniors and adults 6.15-8pm. Call Anna [021] 163-8867. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Research assistance available if required – free service but donations appreciated. Martinborough Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, First Church Hall, Weld St. Martinborough. Call Vicki Jones: vicbjones@gmail.com Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Paint/draw: From live model,10am-noon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 2996389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert

St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. 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 Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 3701922 or [027] 697-6974. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association Croquet: 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala scheduled]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 26 Toi Wairarapa – Heart of Arts: 10 Minute Bites, 12.10pm, BYO sandwich. Wairarapa Heart Help Group: 1.30-2.30pm, share stories and information Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Annette, at Heart Foundation, [04] 472-2780 ext 1, annettes@heartfoundation. org.nz Keep Fit!: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall,

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11am-3pm. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, pre-schoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, 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, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 3701604 [church office]. Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: 57 High Street [behind Carters]. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. 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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Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate: South End School Hall, 275 High St South, 6.308.30pm. Call Jacqui [027] 325-3370. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Bowls: Roll-up 1.30pm start [unless tournament or gala]. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 4066728. Housie: 1pm raffles, afternoon tea supplied. Call 379-5923.

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C H A N E L COL LE G E 2 0 2 2 S t art U p D ay s Tues 25th & Weds 26th Jan: SLT & Admin only. Office open Thursday 27th Jan: Office Closed STAFF ONLY DAY Friday 28th Jan STAFF ONLY DAY Monday 31st Jan STAFF ONLY DAY Year 13 Leaders Meeting (Mufti can be worn) Tuesday 1st Feb STAFF ONLY DAY YEAR 13s PLANNING MEETING 11am onwards (Mufti can be worn) Wednesday 2nd Feb NEW STUDENTS & STUDENT LEADERS ONLY Year 11-13 Course Confirmation 1-3pm (Mufti can be worn). Students may leave once they have confirmed their 2022 courses. Thursday 3rd Feb ALL STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL Friday 4th Feb ALL STUDENTS AT SCHOOL Tuesday 8th Feb Normal Timetable will begin

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GARDEN CENTRE ASSISTANT We have a full-time position available from Sunday to Thursday, between the hours of 9.00am 6.00pm, for a garden centre assistant to help customers with their gardening requirements. If you are fit, energetic and enthusiastic, able to do heavy lifting, and are computer literate, you could be what we need. A passion for gardening is essential! A love of people and making them feel special is super-essential! Interested applicants will be sent a detailed job description and be required to complete a questionnaire. Please apply via email, advising your name, address, phone number and email address. We do not require your C.V at this stage. GardenBarn Ltd, 179 High Street, Masterton. Email - admin@gardenbarn.co.nz Applications close Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 (if not filled prior)

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We seek a Restorative Thinking Room (RTR) Facilitator. The successful applicant will have highly developed communication skills, the ability to maintain and encourage dialogue with a wide variety of people, be able to manage emotion and conflict, and be able to deal with diversity. A good understanding and knowledge of local cultures and communities and an understanding of restorative justice processes is also required. This position is for 25 hours per week during term time only. The start date will be by negotiation. For further information please download the application pack at: www.mc.school.nz/vacancies The application pack includes: Person requirements / appointment timeline Job description Application form Applications close on 4 February 2022 at 12.00 noon.

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BOMBAY SAPPHIRE OR BROKER’S LONDON DRY GIN 1 LITRE OR BOMBAY BRAMBLE GIN 700ML 1 LITRE/700ML

Limit of 6 per customer. Trade not supplied

OLD FORESTER BOURBON OR JACK DANIEL’S ORIGINAL, APPLE, HONEY OR FIRE WHISKEY 700ML $37.99

$49.99 FOR NON MEMBERS

DEWAR’S WHITE LABEL SCOTCH WHISKY OR SMIRNOFF PLAIN VODKA $34 .99 FOR MATES! 1 LITRE

$36.99

ODD COMPANY PEACH & PASSIONFRUIT OR APPLE & PEAR VODKA PREMIX 12PK BOTTLES 330ML $22.99 FOR MATES!

330ML

$27.99

$49.99

$56.99 FOR NON MEMBERS

Scapegrace Pomegranate & Plum Vodka Premix: Scapegrace Vodka, Soda and garnished with Pomegranate & Doris Plum. Crisp.

$24.99

$41.99 FOR NON MEMBERS

$32.99 FOR MATES!

1 LITRE

$34.99

$24.99 FOR MATES!

330ML

$25.99

MONTEITH’S CRAFT BEER 12PK BOTTLES RANGE

CORONA PREMIUM MEXICAN BEER 12PK BOTTLES

330ML

355ML

$26.99 ARROGANT FROG WINE RANGE EXCL ORGANIC CAB MERLOT & SPARKLING ROSE OR MUD HOUSE WINE RANGE EXCL PINOT NOIR @$19.99 750ML

SELAKS PREMIUM SELECTION WINE 750ML

$8.99 1.5 LITRE!

SEAGERS ORIGINAL OR LIME DRY GIN OR IVANOV PLAIN VODKA

EFFEN VODKA SELTZER 10PK CANS RANGE

$23.99

$39.99

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$49.99 FOR NON MEMBERS

$24.99

330ML

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$39.99

GORDON’S GIN & TONIC OR GIN & SODA 12PK CANS RANGE $22 .99 FOR MATES! 250ML

ASAHI SUPER DRY JAPANESE BEER 24PK (4X6PK) BOTTLES

0800 (BARREL) 227 735

$47.99

$37.99

$19.99

$17.99

1 LITRE

700ML

OLD VIRGINIA 6YO BOURBON OR SMOOTH HONEY BOURBON LIQUEUR 700ML

PANHEAD CRAFT BEER 6PK BOTTLES OR CANS RANGE EXCL RAT ROD HAZY IPA @$21.99 330ML

CALVET CELEBRATION FRENCH SPARKLING BRUT NV OR BRUT ROSE NV 750ML

CAPTAIN MORGAN DARK OR SPICED GOLD RUM

$13.99

PASQUA PREMIUM IMPORTED ITALIAN MAGNUM WINE RANGE 1.5 LITRE

PORTO CRUZ PREMIUM TAWNY OR RUBY PORT 750ML

$29.99

$19.99 WE SHIP NATIONWIDE!

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STORES

We reserve the right to limit quantities Our policy is to ask for ID if under Trade supplied, but on discretion. 30 please don’t be offended. Some items may not be available in all stores(*) All liquor discounts are less than 24.99% /bigbarrelliquor Visit our website to see a full list of Pricing on products marked as ‘Mates Club Reserved’ store locations and opening hours. is only available to Mates Club Members. Limit of 6 per customer. Trade not supplied.

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SPECIALS AVAILABLE FROM 19TH - 24TH JANUARY 2022 OR WHILE STOCKS LAST

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

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