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Bevan, right, with his mum Judy Brown. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

Most people only have to learn to walk once in their lifetime. But Bevan Brown, 23, of Masterton, has had to learn it four times. The keen rugby player and former Wairarapa College student has suﬀered a raft of injuries over the past few years, including a broken leg, broken wrist, cracked shoulder, and a major ankle dislocation. And despite a doctor telling him he would never be able to play rugby again, Bevan persisted, vowing to grow his hair out until he was back in the game. At the end of this month, after successfully ﬁnishing a game of club rugby, Bevan’s 22-inch mane will get the chop – raising money for the White Matter Brain Cancer Foundation. The charity of choice holds a special place in Bevan’s heart.

His mum, Judy Brown, was diagnosed with a brain tumour the size of a golf ball in 2012. It caused “a lot of emotional stress to the family”, he said. “She had an operation to remove it and the tumour was deemed benign. “After getting through that period and carrying on life almost complication free, we have deemed her one of the lucky ones. “Not everyone else is.” Bevan’s own injury journey kicked oﬀ in 2014 when he broke his leg in his ﬁrst game of the rugby season for Massey University. He went into rehabilitation and had to learn how to walk again. Then, after plates were taken out of his leg, he had to learn to walk yet another time.

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“I noticed that another rugby player who got injured grew their hair out,” Bevan said. “The following year, I broke my wrist pre-season, right at the start again playing sevens. “It was from then that I decided to grow my hair out. “And then the next year, 2016, I cracked my shoulder pre-season. “At the end of that season, I tried playing sevens for WairarapaBush, and in the preseason tournament, I dislocated my foot.” The injury was a subtalar dislocation, a rare ankle injury accounting for about one per cent of all joint dislocations. “With getting that particular dislocation, there’s a 99 per cent chance that you will absolutely smash the rest of the bones in the foot,” Bevan said. “None of them smashed, which was lucky. Continued on page 3

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Charity

Tattoos for bereaved

Charity

Carterton Waiwaste launched

More than $8500 was raised for Suicide Awareness Matters on Saturday at Sacred Art Tattoo and Piercing. Full story P4-5.

Waiwaste has launched in Carterton. It is a volunteer-run community group which collects leftover food from supermarkets and turns it into food packages for those in need.

Arts

Winning way with words Kuranui Deputy Head Girl, Amberleigh Rose, has won an award for her poetry. Full story P6.

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Never give up on your passions

Tribute to trailblazers

Continued from page 1

The women who forged change in Wairarapa Today marks the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand. Jan McLaren pays tribute to the lives of three Masterton women who ensured Wairarapa women’s voices were heard. Sylvia Howden, Margaret Christensen and Helen Dashfield were strong advocates for women’s involvement in education, community, local politics, the arts and health. They were all members of the Women’s Electoral Lobby (WEL) in the 1970s and 80s working in local campaigns which argued for better health services and gender equality, especially in employment and representation on boards and committees. All three women were awarded the Queen’s Service Medal (QSM) for public services. Their efforts helped forge change in Wairarapa and improved the lives of Wairarapa women. They were role models, leading by example and influencing others to take a more active part in the community. Today, on September 19, the Suffrage celebration is an opportunity to remember them and the trail blazers who fought for women’s right to vote 125 years ago.

Sylvia Howden

modest about receiving the QSM in 1987 but these were important achievements and they happened under her watch as president of NCW. She was also an excellent golfer and worked hard behind the scenes as Captain and President of Women’s Golf at the Masterton Golf Club to develop and support women’s golf locally.

Sylvia Howden helped set up the first Women’s Refuge in Masterton in 1984. At the time, she was president of the Wairarapa branch of the National Council of Women (NCW) and it was a strong organisation under her leadership. Along with Danna Glendining from WEL, and others on the steering committee, she established a safe house run by volunteers to protect women from domestic violence. Sylvia was also instrumental in setting up a Family Planning clinic in Masterton in response to an increasing number of teenage pregnancies at the time, the lack of advice on contraception, and the reluctance of some women to go to doctors for cervical screening. With Trish Taylor as patron, the clinic opened in 1987. It was an uphill battle to get GPs involved but in spite of obstacles, the National Council of Women sponsored the training of two nurses and the Clinic opened and lasted for 13 years until Public Health continued the work. Sylvia was always

Margaret Christensen

music, opera, art and literature, and her house was filled with books. She was involved in many organisations including Creative Communities, Glistening Waters Storytelling Festival, Access Radio, Women’s Electoral Lobby, the Freelance Writers Association, Probus, Speech Teachers’ Association and U3A. During the 1970s and 80s, she supported many campaigns seeking to get more women elected onto boards, committees, and the council, and she served three terms as a Masterton Borough councillor from 1980-1989.

Helen Dashfield

Margaret Christensen, who died in April this year, also contributed in many ways to make the world a better place, especially for women. She was honoured with a QSM in 2001 for her service to the community she loved. Margaret was born in Masterton and lived until the end of her life in the same house she grew up in. She was a radio announcer, a speech teacher, a writer and columnist for various publications, and a reviewer of plays, musicals, dance performances and books. Margaret had great knowledge of many subjects especially ballet,

Helen Dashfield was the founder of the Wairarapa branch of the National Council of Women and was honoured last year when the local branch of NCW disbanded and they erected a memorial seat at Henley Lake in her memory. Helen was a strong advocate for women’s involvement in politics, education, and community, and was relentless in her quest to improve the lives of girls and women. As a teacher, community

activist, and the wife of a vicar, she was a role model and inspiration to many. She set up Wairarapa NCW in 1967 and was a founding member of Soroptimists and WEL in Wairarapa. In 1980, after a lively campaign she became the first woman elected to Masterton Trust Lands Trust in 108 years. Helen was on the Trust for more than 20 years and was very involved in the building of Aratoi. Previously she had been the president of Wairarapa Arts Centre and later, patron of Aratoi. Helen was also on the board of Wairarapa Community Polytechnic, and was involved with Makoura’s teen parent unit, and ARLA (now known as Literacy Wairarapa) as an adult reading tutor. She received a QSM in 1995. Helen had 54 years of involvement at St Matthews College as pupil, teacher, headmistress and board member. She taught girls to be assertive, to take pride in themselves and to love language and literature. She taught English at St Matthews for 11 years and supervised the library which is now called the Dashfield Library in recognition of her dedication. She later taught at Rathkeale College. An original wit and raconteur, an artist and writer, an articulate champion for women, and a person very involved in her community, Helen Dashfield is remembered for serving her community so well.

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“So, it was a one per cent probability dislocation, and then a one per cent chance that it wouldn’t break. “So, it was unlucky and then lucky.” Bevan didn’t have to have surgery, but it did take six doctors and nurses to put everything back into place. “I saw a doctor a few weeks later and he told me that I wouldn’t play rugby again – that my best option was to fuse it, which is not ideal. “Without fusing it, they said the best I could do was maybe hope to run again, but my aim should be to walk normally. “I left there being like . . . nah. “I was 21 at that point. “I struggled for a long time. “I had nine months off work last year because I couldn’t get through a full day of standing and walking around.” It was a slow process, but Bevan learned to walk yet again. “From then, I kept improving and I ended up playing a game locally for Marist.” That was when Bevan decided to put an end to his hair growth journey – much to his parents’ delight. He said the motivator to rehabilitate from his injuries was his love of sport. “Never give up on something you are passionate about.” Bevan will shave his head this weekend, and his locks will be donated to be made into a wig. People can donate money to the White Matter Brain Cancer Foundation through Bevan’s Givealittle page: givealittle.co.nz/ fundraiser/brain-cancershave.

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Bereavement:

‘You have to keep going’

Tattoo artist Raine Mackenzie with Aaron De Burgh from Wellington. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Emily Ireland Ryan Crook was 18 years old when he took his own life in July. His life was one of “too many” to be honoured at Saturday’s suicide awareness fundraiser in Masterton. The event, hosted by Sacred Art Tattoo and Piercing, was a chance for people bereaved by suicide and affected by mental illness to gather together, get tattooed, and raise money for suicide prevention in Wairarapa. More than $8500 was raised on Saturday from tattooing and other events, such as a bake sale and live auction. One woman who opted for a semi-colon tattoo, was Ryan’s mother Donna Harper. The semi-colon tattoo is a symbol for suicide prevention around the world. It symbolises the continuation of a person’s story.

Donna describes the pain of losing her son as having “a piece of you that is gone forever that you can never get back”. “It’s really fresh for me, but I think talking about it is important,” she said. “Ryan, and other people who have done this – it’s because the only way they know how to get away from pain is to escape it. “What they don’t know

can fix that – no one. “I have milestones yet to come: my birthday without him, his birthday, the first Christmas without him, all of that – that’s going to be the hardest thing. She said people coped with loss in many ways. “When people come up to me and ask, how are you feeling, it’s a natural response to say, good, I’m fine – but I’ve stopped

It’s been good to support other people who have been bereaved by suicide and grieve together, but it has also been a privilege to honour the lives of the people we have lost. in their time of darkness is that the pain they are leaving behind is way worse and something we all have to live with.” She said after being bereaved by suicide, “you are never the same person ever again”. “You can carry on with your little mask on, but you are broken and no one

doing that now. “There was a song that was played at Ryan’s funeral. “Some days when I hear it, I’m really happy about it, other days, I hear it, I pull over in my car and fall to pieces – drowning. “It is waves of emotion and it is so intense. “But you can’t stop your

Family and friends of Ryan Crook, who took his own life in July. Donna Harper, left, and her partner Chris Young, Anna Patete, 19, Danielle Morgan, 18, and Caitlin Sullivan, 16. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

life. “You have to keep going.” Ryan’s friends also attended Saturday’s event including Danielle Morgan, 18, Anna Patete, 19, and Caitlin Sullivan, 16. Each said how encouraging it was to see the Wairarapa community come together to support

suicide awareness and prevention. “It’s been good to support other people who have been bereaved by suicide and grieve together, but it has also been a privilege to honour the lives of the people we have lost,” Danielle said. Anna, who has a few tattoos in memory of

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okay not to be okay”. “In the future, I would like to meet someone who have never had to suffer like my friends and I have. “Someone who has saved a life, not mourned one.” Along with tattoos, the event included a raffle, sausage sizzle, bake sale, auction, and a “sound journey” led by

Wairarapa’s Jonas Koukl who holds a masters in primary education with a focus on music and music therapy. Owner of Sacred Art, Sarah Tredray, said the event was a success due to immense support from the community. “The incredible support from local businesses are

what made this fundraiser so successful and, of course, every single person that joined in or took part in any way. “We have had so many people sharing their heartbreaking stories with us, but communicating and showing support without judgement is the first step.”

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Student’s winning way with words

Kuranui Deputy Head Girl, Amberleigh Rose, has won first place in the Year 13 section of the Massey University Press Poetry Yearbook competition, designed to foster a love of words. Amberleigh’s poem entitled Snake’s Tongue is an unconventional poem about love, causing one of the judges to comment in their feedback that they liked it because “It was a bit different and showed wisdom beyond her years”. “It’s what I call my weirdo poem,” Amberleigh said. “It’s not straightforward and it twists and flicks, keeping you guessing.” The poem is going to be in next year’s edition of the yearbook and someday she would like to write

a book of poems herself. For Amberleigh, poetry is a passion, especially slam poetry. “I love the way the words feel and their sound, the meaning behind how you speak and what message you’re trying to send.” Growth, another one of Amberleigh’s poems, was chosen to be a part of Christine Daniell’s ‘Poems Around Town’. The street art project focuses on fostering a love of words. A panel chose poems from Wairarapa to hang up around the community and Amberleigh’s poem has pride of place on the side of the Trust Lands Trust building in Masterton. Writing comes naturally to Amberleigh, but it wasn’t until she experienced poetry

One of Amberleigh’s poems, Growth, was chosen to be a part of Christine Daniell’s ‘Poems Around Town’.

that her creative side really took oﬀ. “It was like a key had turned inside me and there was no going back.” Kuranui’s Head of English, Kathryn Holmes, said her work ethic and natural ability has meant that she has excelled at the college. “However, it is her heart that makes her very special; this adds depth to her poetry which means her

message can resonate with the reader.” Apart from writing poetry, Amberleigh also excels in the sciences, and her love of environment and communities has seen her enrol in Canterbury University, where she will study Natural Resource Engineering. “I am interested in making our world a cleaner, better place.”

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Final moments always count Saturday, September 3, 2016: US Tennis Open Championship – Madison Keys won the first set 7-5, lost the second 6-4 and was now staring at defeat 1-5 down in the final set. All her opponent had to do was hold serve and she was gone. However, tennis has a couple of wrinkles. Firstly, like the US presidential elections, you can win a match despite winning fewer points. This means not all points are equal and the best players have the knack of winning the “big” points. Secondly, the winner has to win the last point of the match. You can’t have a big first half and run the clock down; you have to be there at the end, vanquishing your opponent with the final blow. In the Wimbledon 2010 match between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut, Isner’s winning blow took place after 11 hours and 5 minutes of play, stretched over three days 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68. This simple requirement to win the last point causes tension. Human behaviour being fundamentally irrational, that tension can cause

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Mike Osborne a meltdown that we commonly call “choking”. Keys hadn’t given up despite being 1-5 down in that ﬁnal set. She was hanging in there. Her opponent had been playing better but would it last? Keys repeated to herself, “it ain’t over till it’s over”. Her opponent meantime checked the scoreboard and saw that she was close to winning – and tightened up. Unable to break Keys’ serve again or hold her own, she was having bursts of tears until at 5-6, and now behind, she held her serve (perversely her game coming together as a potential loser not as a potential winner). Keys eventually won the set and match in a tiebreaker. For her opponent, it was a crushing loss and harsh lesson that would take some bouncing back from. Fast forward to the recent US Open semi-ﬁnal

and Keys faced the same opponent but this time Keys was beaten 2-6, 4-6. Her opponent: Naomi Osaka, eventual winner of the championship. Osaka has done the hard yards and been on the end of tough defeats, but she showed a mix of aggression, concentration and remarkable composure to pull oﬀ the championship win. Let’s hope success doesn’t spoil her. She’s disarmingly unpretentious in her interviews and to the question, “Why weren’t you more excited and demonstrative when you’d won?” she simply replied, “Because that’s not really me”. Don’t forget that Osaka had to beat the winner of 23 Grand Slam tournaments to take out the title. Head to head, it’s Naomi Osaka 2 Serena Williams 0. Their next match will be a cracker.

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Elisa Vorster A solution for Carterton’s deteriorating indoor swimming pool is in sight but could see the end of free outdoor swimming and cost up to $10.3m. Urgent remedial work was carried out last year at the indoor pool to prevent ceiling panels dropping onto pool users, after a report outlined signiﬁcant risk of acoustic panels and supporting battens falling. An investigation into redevelopment options for adjacent indoor and outdoor aquatic facilities has now been completed, with the Carterton Swimming Club to decide which option to present to Carterton District Council, from which the club leases the land. The swim club, which owns and operates the indoor pool, was assisted by the council in providing the report, which outlines two preferred options for the fate of both pools. The council owns the outdoor pool and shared changing facilities. The option most likely to ﬁnd favour with the council is for the club to retain the existing pools, with a new structure over the indoor pool. The outdoor pool would remain where it is, with

Carterton Swimming Club’s facilities on Pembroke St which need urgent replacement or rehabilitation. PHOTO/FILE

shared outdoor changing room facilities upgraded – all at a cost of $2.7m. This is dependent on the club deciding if it can determine a sustainable operating business model and come up with funding. The other preferred

option would involve decommissioning both existing indoor and outdoor facilities to build a new aquatic facility at a cost of $10.3m. This would see the council sell the land the existing facilities are on,

with the facility owned and managed by the council. This would spell the end of free outdoor summer swimming. Deputy mayor Russell Keys has been overseeing the project as part of an advisory group, and said

there would be extensive consultation before any decisions would be made. He conﬁrmed there was already $314,700 set aside in the 2017/18 budget for the changing room strengthening, but any funding for a new facility would need to be provided by the ratepayer. “We still have to cost it properly and go out for public consultation, to see if there’s an appetite for it,” he said. “It’s still a long way in the future.” He said council was awaiting the swim club to present their preferred option before next steps would be taken. The report was released as part of last week’s ordinary council meeting agenda and revealed the indoor pools had deteriorated signiﬁcantly over a period of years, with many of the building’s assets rated as being in very poor condition, requiring urgent replacement or rehabilitation. This includes the building structure steelwork, timber roof rafters, painted surfaces, internal walls, solar heating system, toilets, changing rooms, building ventilation, and overall earthquake rating.

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had been exceptionally to New Zealand but became serious about it in 2007 after supportive of her big day. visiting on holiday. The other citizens’ She said becoming citizens nationalities included South was an important step for African, Indian and the pair as they knew Tuvaluan. this was going to be their home forever. They didn’t originally plan on moving to Carterton, but after staying with a friend who lived there, Cookson quickly fell in love with Andrea Darbyshire and her partner John the town. Cookson. PHOTO/ELISA VORSTER Her colleagues

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, September 19, 2018 EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

The meaning of life Piece of mind

Opinion

Emily Ireland When faced with adversity, there are two choices you can make. You can give up, or you can keep going. Bevan Brown, whose story is on the front of this week’s Midweek, falls into the second category. After injuries that left doctors telling him he would never play rugby again, he has risen above the odds, continuing his injury rehabilitation journey to not only walk and run again, but to embrace his rugby passion and play again. He hopes to play club rugby in Wellington next year. Not only is his recovery impressive, but he has also used the adversity to raise funds for a cause close to his heart. There are certainly many lessons to be learned in

his story. A similar sentiment of not giving up can be seen in the story of bereaved mother Donna Harper (P4-5). Her son, Ryan Crook, took his own life in July this year. She said after suffering the loss, she came to the realisation that she couldn’t stop embracing her own life, regardless of the grief she felt – “you have to keep going”. With any adversity, there are going to be days when you feel the weight of the burden is just too heavy to carry. You might be tempted to give up; to give in to the adversity and make it part of your identity. But ask yourself, what is the point of doing that? I recently met with a pastor in Carterton who

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CUTIES OF THE WEEK told me the question he is often asked in his line of work is, “What is the meaning of life?”. His response to the age-old question is simpler than you might think and is also a good motivator for you to get off your butt and rise above the challenges in your life. Are you ready for it? “The meaning of life is to live a life of meaning,” he said. Boom. That’s it. You have two choices: you can give up and choose to live a life of meaninglessness – it definitely takes less effort; or you can keep going; keep striving to make every single day count – to live a life of meaning and purpose. The choice is yours. I suggest you choose wisely.

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STREET TALK

The best event in Wairarapa is . . . that The Bros play. Adele Pentony-Graham Carterton Daffodil Day with the lovely steam train, thanks to all. Katie Ropiha Summer Hummer/ Summer Stunner. Bob Pringle Harvest Festival. Marrty DrrtyThrrty Fisher Anything at Masterton Motorplex.

Kathryn Babbington Martinborough fair. Elaine Leggott WC Wings Over Wairarapa is great. Zoë MacKenzie Hot Air Balloon Festival and Martinborough Fair. Robyn Mackey Hot air balloon festival. Andrea Beckett A&P Show in Carterton, and Daffodil Day.

Mike Symon Any of The Bros gigs! Jean Cretney Martinborough fair. Tim Nelson Lakeview School food fair! Christine Arcus The Winery Tour! Connie Tait Wings over Wairarapa – we always have a house full of cuzzies come for the weekend.

Patricia Pye Daffodil day. Nikki Bell Marty fair. Suzie Adamson Hospice Country Christmas House Tour and Fete, November 3-4. Emma Ayling Hands of Hope ÿ ght night was awesome! Hopefully an annual event.

LETTERS CONTACT US Wings Over Wairarapa is a popular event. PHOTO/FILE

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Christopher An Bernadine Martinborough Fair. John Bridge Carterton daffodil day Wings Over Wairarapa Wings Over Wairarapa, but we are a bit biased . . . Pattie O’Boyle Castlepoint Beach Races for sure! Jason Ireland Undie run. They should bring it back. And any time

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, September 19, 2018 KITTYCAT REHOMING Miss Pip aka Pippin is a pretty kitty of 11 years young. I say young because she’s in good health and fine fettle. Except for being a loveable but grumpy old lady sometimes. But she is after all a tortoiseshell and they have a reputation for being a bit temperamental – that’s why they’re often called naughty tortis! Miss Pip’s aim in life is to sit on your lap all day and be patted. And to be adored by you. Because she knows she’s worth it. One of Miss Pip’s most endearing behaviours is what her owner calls Miss

Pip’s signature Face Plant sleeping position. This is where she sleeps face down on her forehead. It’s too cute for words. Miss Pip would like a quiet home without young

children. And she would prefer to live with someone who doesn’t work – so she doesn’t get lonely. She likes other kitties but isn’t used to dogs.

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Geologist to visit region A leading geologist will visit Masterton next week to talk about the Southern Alps, including the hard, green rocks found on the West Coast and prized by Maori as pounamu or New Zealand greenstone. Emeritus Professor Alan Cooper has spent decades researching the geology of the western Southern Alps. He says, “Like the Tararua and Remutaka Ranges which Wairarapa people know, much of the South Island consists of the sedimentary rocks greywacke and mudstone”. These rocks were deposited under the sea on the Pacific plate between 330 and 200 million years ago and scraped off and added to the old Gondwana continent. Heat and pressure changed the deeper layers to what is now the schist rock of Otago. “Schist is found also in the western Southern Alps,” Cooper said. “It’s mostly grey like the schist in Otago, but some of it is green and associated with pounamu. “Until recently we couldn’t explain the origin of the green schist and the pounamu, and we couldn’t understand the relationship between the Otago schist and the Alpine schist.

Geologist, Professor Alan Cooper. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

‘The research that I shall describe shows that the pounamu bodies are highly altered remnants of dense, ancient oceanic crust and mantle – the material that underlies the crust – that was emplaced into the overlying sediments.” Cooper said research had shown that these same sediments are much younger than those that formed the Otago schist. “When they were deposited, the older greywacke and schist had already been uplifted, cooled, and eroded into the gentle landscape seen today in Central Otago. “The younger Pounamu sediments were subducted and altered independently to become the Alpine schist.

“This makes a big difference to our understanding of New Zealand’s geological history. “We used to think that all the schist of the South Island had a common origin, but we now distinguish two vast packages of rock of different ages, formed in two separate subduction systems and welded together within the mountains.” Cooper came to New Zealand from the UK in 1966 to work at the University of Otago. Much of his research and teaching has involved aspects of Southern Alps geology. He has also worked in Canada, Namibia and Turkey, and extensively in Antarctica. Cooper’s talk, ‘The Pounamu Terrane: a new component in the assembly of Zealandia’ is the Geoscience Society of New Zealand’s 2018 Hochstetter Lecture. He will deliver it to a meeting of Science Wairarapa at 7.30pm on Monday, September 24 at the Education Centre, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. All are welcome; entry is $4.

Tukutuku This tukutuku is one of six panels presented as a gift for the museum in 2002. The taonga is currently on display in the Nga Aho Raranga exhibition, featuring textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection. The tukutuku were

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I am a medium sized male cross breed dog that was picked up wandering on a Masterton street by Animal Services. They have looked after me and kept me safe, now I’m looking for my forever home. I’m known to my pound friends as Buddy. I’m energetic and friendly and love to go for walks. So far I’ve shown that I’m good around kids and not too bothered by chooks. I would benefit from ongoing training to bring out the best in me. I have been vaccinated and wormed and I’m all ready to go, so if you are looking for a forever friend I could be your new Buddy. I have now gone to SPCA so give them a call on 0800 467 732 to make a time to meet me. For more information please call SPCA 0800 467 732

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Aquila: Eagle in the sky Sky Watch

Nick Sault The bright planets are really hanging around. At 7.30pm, Mars and Saturn keep company with the moon right overhead, as Jupiter starts to creep up on Venus, high in the west. Of course, Venus will never creep up on Jupiter in reality, this is just line of sight. Jupiter at present is about 11 times further away. Same kind of thing with Mars and Saturn. They may be close to each other in the sky, but Saturn is about 20 times as far away as Mars. Just north of Mars and Saturn, is the constellation of Aquila the eagle. Aquila almost looks like a cross, except that its cross-arms are drooping. Presumably this is what the ancient observer, Ptolemy, saw as the eagle’s wings. It’s the middle of the wings I want to draw attention to. There is the first magnitude star Altair.

Even as a star struck kid, I was well aware that you don’t just take a trip to a star in one lifetime, even a local star like Altair.

Altair is one of our nearest stars, but at 17 light years, it is more than a hundred thousand times as far away as Saturn, mentioned above. Yet, since Altair and Saturn appear about the same brightness to us, you would never have any idea of the vast gulf between our outer planets and even one of the nearer stars. Altair is somewhat special to me, as when I was a kid my favourite movie was The Forbidden Planet. The story is about a mission to planet 4 of the Altair system, to sort out this professor who has been posted there but has gone a bit loopy. I have seen the movie in later years and it still has

The landing on Altair 4 from the film ‘Forbidden Planet’.

some impact and scary moments, even given all we know now and all the special effects we are used to in movies like Star Wars and Star Trek. Even as a star struck kid, I was well aware that you don’t just take a trip to a star in one lifetime, even a local star like Altair. A round trip to Saturn takes us 10 years, so multiply that by a

hundred thousand. It isn’t on, is it? And at 17 light years away, just communicating with this professor from Earth would take a 34year round-trip, or nearly half a lifetime, just to discover he is loopy. So, Skyping your buddy on a planet around even a nearby star is not on. The speed of light, or radiation in general, is horrendously fast to us on

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Need help with housing in the cold, wet climate? The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) says no one in need of housing should be left out in the cold. They want to make sure that everyone has somewhere warm, dry, and safe to live, and that all New Zealanders have the support they need. If you or anyone you know needs help ﬁnding a place to live or with paying for accommodation, please

MSD and Housing NZ advise there are lots of diﬀerent ways they can help, depending on your needs. Support can include an accommodation supplement; an emergency housing special needs grant; transitional housing to live in while you ﬁnd somewhere more permanent; or public housing. You might be eligible for other support as well, such as help with paying for food or help with the power bills in winter (even if it is September it can still feel

like winter). For anyone needing support, the ﬁrst step is to talk with MSD about your needs. They will discuss your situation and look at the best way to help you. The 0800 559 009 number is open from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and 8am to 12pm (midday) on Saturday. If it’s easier for you, you can also talk to a tenancy or beneﬁciary advocate, or a provider in your community. A list of these is available on the MSD website: housing.msd.govt. nz MSD advise they will do everything they can to help you make it safely through cold, wet weather safely.

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For every person diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, there are many more whose lives are affected in some way. Family carers, in particular, can find themselves at risk of burnout after taking over caring duties for a loved one. This World Alzheimer’s month, Kandahar Home is acknowledging the important work carers provide the community and encouraging them to take a break. “It can be very easy for carers to let their whole day revolve around the needs of their loved one, but having an opportunity to get away can help put things in perspective,” says Kandahar Home and Court manager Peter Newman. The Enliven home offers a short-term dementia respite service which has helped many Wairarapa carers enjoy some much-needed time to recharge, says Peter. “Respite can be a great option for family carers as it enables them to relax knowing their family member is somewhere safe and secure. “We find that once families have tried respite, they tend to keep coming back again and again as it offers them more flexibility. “Many times, the respite guests tell us they like having a change of scene too!” Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting up to 70% of people with a dementia diagnosis. It is a degenerative condition resulting in impaired memory, thinking and behaviour. At Kandahar Home and its sister site, secure dementia home Kandahar Court, staff are trained to support elders in accordance with the unique Enliven philosophy, based on the

This World Alzheimer’s month, Kandahar Home and Court is encouraging Wairarapa carers to take a break. Pictured: Manager Peter Newman.

internationally-recognised Eden Alternative and Spark of Life models of care. All respite guests at the Enliven home enjoy 24-hour care and practical assistance, have their own rooms, and all meals provided. They’re also encouraged to take part in the full range of activities on offer at the home, including arts and crafts, music and baking, all of which are tailored to ensure everyone can take part. Enliven’s Kandahar Home on 8 Roberts Road, Masterton offers rest home and hospital care, short-term respite and health recovery care, and a day programme. To learn more, visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz or call 06 370 0447. Sister site Kandahar Court, located on 2 Colombo Road, Masterton, offers secure dementia care. Contact the friendly team on 06 370 0449.

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Cycling between Gladstone and Martinborough, near Carterton.

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Pedal power A celebration of all things to do with cycling will take place in the wine village of Martinborough this spring with a series of fun activities planned for people of all ages and stages of cycling. Wheels and Vines will be held on Saturday, October 27, the day before the popular Martinborough Charity Fun Ride, a longstanding event organised by the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa. Wheels and Vines will feature a special road cycling workshop, a screening of the popular film Le Ride with guest speaker Jonathan Kennett and a meandering lunch around four vineyards and an olive grove. Spokesperson Catherine Rossiter-Stead said the weekend is aimed at cyclists of all ages and abilities. “Whether you are new to cycling, a weekend warrior or enjoy rolling along our country roads, Wheels and Vines will be the perfect day out in the incredible wine village of Martinborough.”

On the Saturday there will be a Road Racing Clinic with Gary Gibson aimed at cyclists looking to improve their skills when riding in a bunch and racing. Stuart Edwards from Green Jersey Explorer Tours has secured the right to show the movie Le Ride, at Circus Cinema in Martinborough. This popular movie recreates the 1928 Tour de France on period bicycles and will be introduced by cycling personality Jonathan Kennett. Following this screening, John Randall, who rode the 2018 Tour course as part of a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation, will share his experiences with the audience. Earlier in the day a meandering lunch on bike will be held at four Martinborough vineyards and include an olive oil tasting at Olivo Olive Grove. The Martinborough Charity Fun Ride, which starts and finishes at the Martinborough Rugby

Club on Sunday morning, features three loops to suit different cycling abilities. These include a 48km, 67km and 115km options. Proceeds of this event will go to the Wairarapa Whanau Trust, helping build its youth facility in Featherston. Destination Wairarapa marketing manager Barb Hyde encouraged cyclists to come and stay in Martinborough for the two days and soak up the atmosphere. She said it also kicked off a busy calendar of cycling events in Wairarapa this summer. “Wairarapa is home to the Remutaka Cycle Trail and offers riders some of the most scenic and varied terrain in the country while Martinborough has the enviable reputations as the best place to cycle the vines,” she said. “This summer we have a bumper cycling calendar of events and look forward to welcoming visitors in the region to celebrate pedal power and our roads.”

DETAILS: What: Wheels and Vines Where: Various locations around Martinborough, Wairarapa Events include: SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER Tour de Vines Four vineyards, tasting plates and an olive oil tasting on two wheels. Bring your own bike or hire one at Green Jersey Explorer Tours. $60 per person (plus $40 bike hire) greenjersey.co.nz Road Racing Clinic with Gary Gibson Stay safe and work on your road skills $30 per person. 2pm meet at Green Jersey Booking essential: wairarapabikefestival@gmail.com Le Ride Film Night Recreating the 1928 Tour de France 5,600 km, 22 stages over 26 days on period bicycles Presented by Jonathan Kennett and featuring John ‘Sifter’ Randall $20. Starts 7.30pm Circus Cinema www.circus.net.nz SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER Martinborough Fun Ride Warm up for the summer season or just have fun $65 (individuals) / $90 (tandems) www.mcfr.org.nz • For more details visit www.hurihuri.co.nz • For more information on cycling in Wairarapa or to book accommodation visit www.wairarapanz.com

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Come and learn what to do with your many photos How to get your photos from your camera (including your smartphone) to the computer, how and where to store them, file them so that they are accessible to show the family, make a photo book, or put in a web album to share with others. The course will involve some basic editing of your images.

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Build Your Own Website with Wordpress #06439 Over the four sessions you will build a simple website and customise it to your own tastes and needs. Date: 24, 25, 31 October and 1 November Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Cost:$130 Tutor: PeterMcNeur Where: REAP House, Masterton

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We will focus on using Pages to make and publish a range of items, from flyers, adverts, cards, certificates, to large published documents. Date: 28, 29 Nov 5, 6 Dec Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Cost: $110 Tutor: PeterMcNeur Where: REAP House, Masterton

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Learn to tame your Apple devices and get them to work for you as very useful tools. Date: 26, 27 September Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm Cost: $55 Tutor: PeterMcNeur Where: REAP House, Masterton

This month is Remember September, and Wairarapa Students Against Dangerous Driving (SADD) are remembering the 700 plus young lives lost over the last 10 years on New Zealand roads. Wairarapa SADD representative KATRINA WATKINS has her say. Your licence conditions are put in place to keep other drivers, pedestrians, other road users, and most importantly, you, safe. During Remember September, we should remember that most crashes involve young people not driving to their licence conditions. If you are on your learners, always have your legal supervisor with you. While you are learning, you can make stupid mistakes and decisions. Your supervisor can help you out of situations that could become dangerous to you and those around you. If you have your restricted licence, you have more freedom, but with this comes responsibility. Your licence conditions are there to keep you safe. The main issue we face with restricted drivers is that they travel with passengers. Passengers are a distraction, and while you are still learning, are very dangerous. To keep you safe while you’re still learning, there are some conditions you must follow while on your restricted licence: • • Between 5am and 10pm you can drive on your own. • Between 10pm and 5am you

can only drive if you have a supervisor in the front passenger seat. • If you’re driving without a supervisor, you can only take a passenger if they are: - your spouse or partner (for example the person you live with as if you’re married or in a civil union) - a child who is ﬁnancially dependent on you or your spouse (for example you’re their parent or guardian) - your parent or guardian - someone you look after as their primary caregiver. • A supervisor is someone who: - holds a current full New Zealand driver licence for the class of vehicle you are learning to drive, and - has held their full New Zealand licence (or an

equivalent overseas driver licence) for at least two years and does not have a supervisor condition on their own driver licence. Learner drivers must always have a supervisor with them when they are driving. Remember to drive with others in mind and remember your licence conditions. • You can follow our SADD students on Facebook. • Go to fb.com/wairarapasadd.

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Increase your knowledge of your device’s systems, applications for your daily life and confidence to use it well. Learn more about how to have music, social media, photos and the Internet at your fingertips Date: 8, 15 October Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Masterton Cost: $55 Tutor: Tracy Graham Where: REAP House, Masterton

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Tour de Vines Five vineyards, 15 tastings & lunch on two wheels $60 per person (plus $40 bike hire) greenjersey.co.nz

Road Racing Clinic with Gary Gibson Stay safe and work on your road racing skills $30 per person. 2pm meet at Green Jersey Booking essential: email wairarapabikefestival@gmail.com

Le Ride Film Night Recreating the 1928 Tour de France, 5,600 km, 22 stages over 26 days on period bicycles Presented by Jonathan Kennett, featuring John ‘Sifter’ Randall $20. Starts 7.30pm Circus Cinema www.circus.net.nz

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Tracy will help you demystify your device and provide you with tips to make sure it operates as you need it to. Increase your confidence to use your tablet or smartphone as a capable computer. Date: 17, 24 September Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm, Cost: $55 Tutor: Tracy Graham Where: REAP House, Masterton

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Address your concerns about ageing with sound legal advice Plan for tomorrow - Live for today!

Have you been putting off updating your will?

It’s natural to be concerned about what happens as you grow older. No one really wants to think about not being around, or losing mental capacity. However, if you make provisions when you’re healthy, it can take a weight off your mind.

Are your personal legal documents in order?

We help many clients with their queries about retirement villages, Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPA), and wills. Some people feel bound to stay in the ‘family home’ even when it is no longer suitable and the maintenance has become a burden. Moving to a retirement village is a lifestyle choice. Your home maintenance is taken care of, there’s a friendly community atmosphere, and you have access to support should you need it. EPAs are like insurance policies – everyone should have them, but you hope you never need them! If you do lose capacity and do not have an EPA, your family members will need to apply to the Family Court for guardianship orders to manage your affairs or make decisions for you. This can be very stressful for them, as well as costly.

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Lakeview School principal TIM NELSON endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content. Book ahead to avoid disappointment A simple life lesson here that I learned the hard way through personal experience . . . whenever possible, book ahead for special occasions to avoid disappointment. What would have taken no more than a simple internet transaction or popping in to buy tickets during one of the numerous times I drove past the venue would have accessed me the tickets for the movie that I didn’t see on Fathers’ Day. As it was, I turned up at the venue to ﬁnd a long queue to what was a booked out theatre by the time I got to the ticket counter.

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Tim Nelson high. Something that has made running a lot more satisfying for me has been my decision to get off the treadmill and start running outside, looking for beautiful places to run. This offers a variety of scenery, a varied climate, and, where I live, fresh air. There’s also the benefit of no cost. Sometimes my run involves a (usually) short drive to the beginning of a route, but this was also the case with driving to the gym to do a treadmill session. Finally, there’s the benefit of Vitamin D, essential to our health.

Life isn’t short

We often hear the phrase ‘life is short’, meaning that there really isn’t that much time to do all that we would like to do and all that we are capable of. The ‘life is short’ phrase is negated by Greg McKeown when he is interviewed on the Stuﬀ You Will Learn Podcast. McKeown believes that we have plenty of time to do pretty much anything, however, too often we ﬁll our time with pointless, unimportant and mindless waste, with idle scrolling on social media being one such example. This can

get the better of anyone; a ﬁve minute catch up on Facebook can lead to 45 minutes of reading clickbait articles or falling down a YouTube hole. We all have plenty of time, but we must be more conscious of how the time we have is used.

Get more sleep It is often seen to be heroic if we choose to sleep less. I have read many accounts of CEOs and sports stars who sleep for only a few hours, four or five, a night. However, there now seems to be a backlash against the idea of sleeping less to get more done. One example is the most successful CEO of all, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who insists upon eight hours a night as he values the restorative properties of sleep. It is easy at night to stay up for that extra hour to get one more thing done or watch that extra Netflix episode. A better idea is to make the most of the time you do have during the day, while at the same time looking to get the sleep you need. There have been many studies on what this amount should be; whatever you do, don’t have less than you need.

I have just started listening to Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism. This book is about how three dangerous and seductive assumptions impact on our lives in a way that pulls us away from achieving what we are capable of, instead, flittering from one thing to another without really making a significant impact. The assumptions are: I have to; it’s all important; and I can do both. To embrace essentialism, replace the three assumptions with the following core truths: I choose to; Only a few things really matter; and I can do anything but not everything. The idea of doing less, with the less being the things that really matter, can take us on a path of being more effective, successful, content and happy.

Trade-offs There are so many enticing new things that can capture our attention and place demands on our time. However, we simply don’t have the time or resources to research, access or implement every new thing that may (or may not) beneﬁt us. Greg McKeown’s book Essentialism shares the idea of trade-oﬀs for the times in which we do chose to add something new to our personal or professional lives.

There are numerous new initiatives that can seem so enticing. However, in the cases in which one is implemented, it is important to take something else away, essentially a trade-oﬀ. Doing so prevents our buckets being overloaded and unmanageable, which also gives the new idea a far better chance of being successful.

Share inspirational stories with others Yusra and Sara Mardini are sisters who most people haven’t heard of. Yusra’s biography was recently shared with me by a fellow lover of books (thanks Susannah!). Yusra’s story is one of a refugee from Syria who goes on to represent the refugee team in the Rio Olympics. However, the thing that I have found more inspirational than her Olympic Games experience is the trials the two sisters, along with a group of others, go through to reach their desired destination for safety and a better life – it’s incredible, especial what two young adults do to save others. I would never have come across this story had Susannah not shared it with me; many of you won’t have come across it had I not shared it through this column. I highly recommend that you read Yusra’s book Butterﬂy, then tell others about it.

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Chanel celebrates 40 years Elisa Vorster Chanel College celebrated its 40th jubilee on the weekend, marking the school’s part in a rich history of Catholic schooling in Wairarapa dating back over a century. It has been 120 years since the Brigidine Sisters arrived in Masterton and established St Bride’s College for girls the following year. An amalgamation of St Bride’s College and St Joseph’s College for boys saw the birth of Chanel College in 1978. The last of the Marist Brothers and Brigidine Sisters finished teaching at the school in 1986, but current principal Debi Marshall-Lobb said the school’s Catholic values have remained strong. “They guide us in all that we do,” she said. There have been many highlights for the school over the years, including the opening in 1987 of the Monsignor Moore Chapel, which features the original stained-glass windows from the previous St Bride’s chapel. The school has also seen hard times, with an arson attack the same year completely destroying the intermediate department. Students were devastated as the school lost four classrooms, a teacher’s office, the sick room and the intermediate library. Brenda Herbert, a 13-year-old student, told the Times-Age at the time that the arsonist had taken away the place where half their lives had been spent. The culprit was never caught, but the school recovered and a new intermediate block was opened and blessed by Cardinal Tom Williams in 1988. Head of English and one of the 40th celebration organisers, Claire Hills, has been part of the school’s history since the days of St Bride’s. She was part of the

Firefighters battling the blaze at Chanel College in 1987.

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Head of English Claire Hills with the original St Bride’s College uniform. PHOTO/ELISA VORSTER

Matua Johni Rutene putting down the hangi at the reunion. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

The first community of Brigidine nuns who arrived in Masterton in 1898. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

schools’ merger, becoming a foundation teacher of Chanel College – something which became inspiration for her master’s thesis. “I’ve had the opportunity to share in the history of Chanel and watch how it has developed,” she said. One of the things Hill treasures most about the school is its values, which she has seen displayed by staff and students many times throughout the years. One standout occasion was in Easter 2006, when Hill’s husband was battling oesophageal cancer. The Year 13 students knew she was having a tough time at home and decided to display one of the school values – love, aroha. They lined the corridors

two years of restorative work to the Hinerangi wharenui, made possible by Parent Teacher Friends Association fundraising. Chanel parent and carver Jason Paku, along with former staff member of the college, Francis McNally, have restored parts of Hinerangi’s gate and porch, which were carved by inmates of Rimutaka Prison’s rehabilitation unit. Both Wairarapa iwi - Ngati Kuhungunu ki Wairarapa and Rangitane o Wairarapa are recognised in the carvings, with the name Hinerangi being a common ancestor. Celebrations also included a celebration dinner and dance at Copthorne Solway Park, as well as a mass at St Patrick’s church.

with gift baskets full of cheese and chocolates for her to share with her family. “It’s very personal to me and moves me deeply to this day just thinking about it.” She said it wasn’t unusual for teachers’ children to attend Chanel and the school became a second family to all who were part of it. Hills hoped the reunion was a fun time for all past students to meet up with old friends to share memories, look at old photos and “have a good laugh”. Part of the celebrations included a hangi for 200 people, which had been prepared by Chanel students. There was also a ceremony to recognise the

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Greytown’s changing face What was once a sleepy little town with a booming fruit and vegetable industry is now a trendy retail centre and weekend hotspot. Reporter HAYLEY GASTMEIER talks to Greytown locals about the fashionable present and the good old days. John Bull, 73, is a thirdgeneration Greytown resident, and like many other long-standing residents, he wants the town to retain its quaint character. “Back years ago, you could drive a horse and cart up the street. Now there’s just a fast lane and that’s it.” Nowadays, John avoids the township on weekends, when there’s “just too many people” and no car parks. John is the son of town stalwarts, Jack and Stella Bull. He said the town had changed considerably since he was a kid. “They were good days. We could swing out of a tree or go swimming down the river, but it’s all PC [politically correct] now, you can’t do that. Today, John said houses were being “shoved” onto small sections and the place was turning into a “rat race”. “We’re trying desperately to keep it back in its own era, without sort of modernising it to a point where you don’t recognise it . . .”

Back to the beginning Greytown was founded in 1854 under the Small Farms Association’s settlement scheme. It was one of the ﬁrst

Greytown’s Main St, looking south. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

planned inland towns in the country, and the ﬁrst settled town in Wairarapa. Once known for its orchards, the town is now a popular destination for visitors. A map from 1988 shows 22 orchards in the immediate vicinity of the town. In the 30 years since, almost all have disappeared. Murphy’s Orchard on Reading St has recently been sold to make way for a retirement village, and while Pinehaven Orchards remains, it has been shrunk in size to accommodate a new subdivision. Ed and Juliet Cooke established Molewood Orchard 25 years ago. It is now within the proposed Greytown Development Area, in which the South Wairarapa District Council is planning for up to 450 additional residential lots. The couple planted 6000 apple and pear trees after moving to the town in 1969. They had returned from overseas and were travelling to Wellington from Auckland in their Range Rover, but they didn’t get past Wairarapa

after Ed was oﬀered a job in Greytown. A map from 1856 shows 40-acre sections marked out to the west of the main road, now State Highway 2. Each settler had a section, which was heavily forested, so clearing had to take place before the land could be worked. Running along the spine of the main road were the “town acres”. Ed explains that the early settlers each had one of these central sections, designed so they could tie up their horses while seeing to their business in town. However, many did not use their town acres so following a town meeting, the central sections were put into a trust, known now as Greytown Trust Lands Trust, and leased out, with proceeds put back into the community. Greytown was a “very quiet” place when the Cookes moved there almost 50 years ago. Back then, the town had everything you needed, including Greytown Hospital, which left a big hole in the community when it closed in the 1990s. There were milk bars,

a clothing factory, three pubs, and a department store, Haywrights, which had everything from clothing and food to agricultural supplies. The old Haywrights building is now the Greytown Theatre, which is to be demolished, with a four-storey apartment block proposed in its place.

Bye bye berries

Author Enid Meyer said one thing she considered a “pity” was the disappearance of fruit from the town, including orhards of apples, pears, cherries, and all the berry fruits, raspberries, strawberries and loganberries. For 25 years, Enid’s family owned Meyer Brothers, a 3.2ha orchard on Ahikouka Rd, just north of Greytown, and during this time her family also grew 5.6ha of berries on borough council-owned land in town. Enid, 86, said back then, on top of the fresh produce, the town was bustling with industry and jobs. “There was the dairy factory, the Bouzaid Ballaben sewing factory, there was a hat factory, and each shop was owned

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Ties to the town

In 1861, Thomas Braggins arrived in Greytown, where he served as the town’s ﬁrst police constable. His descendant, Malcom Sutherland said Greytown was “certainly not like it used to be, where you knew everyone in the town”. “There’s a lot of new people in town. They come for a short time, have a lot to say, and sell up, and move on.” But there are some upsides to having new blood in the town, says South Wairarapa Mayor and Greytown resident Viv Napier. Newcomers brought fresh ideas and were in some ways responsible for recognising the town’s potential. “Greytown has in many ways, for a little place, been a little bit ahead of its time the whole way through,” Napier said.

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2001: A space odyssey Ursula Macfarlane’s artwork, pictured above, is part of an exhibition held at No. 23 art gallery in Carterton. The piece is a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. This painting is proportionally correct to the mysterious object in the film that leads astronauts from Earth to the moon, to Saturn, and beyond. It also alludes to the traitorous onboard computer, and the deaths

of four of the astronauts by the computer. “I have named the artwork in question 2001+50=2018,” Macfarlane said. “A little obscure unless you know the story. “It means 2001 – film name, plus 50 years – anniversary, equals the current year. “Planet Earth at the bottom has five pieces missing from it, representing the five astronauts who started the mission. “However, HAL, the

onboard computer, kills them all off, except one man, and his surviving jigsaw piece can be seen at the top of the painting. “The computer has been represented by my adaptation of the variable star V838 Monoceros, which you can see top left. “The whole structure conforms precisely to the ratio of the Tycho Magnetic Anomaly in the story – 1:4:9.” • The exhibition, which features other artists runs until October 12.

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James Kember, formerly New Zealand’s ambassador in France and to the African Union and Ethiopia, will be speaking at the September 26 meeting of the Wairarapa branch of the Institute of International Affairs in Masterton. The intriguing title of Dr Kember’s talk is ‘Letting someone else have your way: Working for New Zealand in Africa and France’. With real-life examples from his African and French experiences, Dr Kember argues that the role of a good diplomat in pursuing foreign policy objectives is in persuading others of the merits of the New Zealand case. This is particularly true for the diplomacy of small countries. “I certainly believe that New Zealand has left some important legacies from its time on the campaign trail,” he said. Dr Kember retired from the diplomatic service after a career that spanned 40 years, taking him to Asia, the Pacific, the United States and Europe. He was New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam, based in Hanoi, from 2006-09.

Between 2010-14 he took part in the expansion of New Zealand’s relations in Africa and was New Zealand’s first ambassador to Ethiopia at a time when New Zealand was seeking a seat on the United Nations Security Council. Between 2014-17, he was ambassador to France and the OECD in Pari, while New Zealand was on the Security Council. It was also a time of major centenary commemorations for New Zealand’s participation in the First World War. The Institute of International Affairs meeting will be held in Masterton, at 8pm on Wednesday, September 26 in the Seminar Room, Wairarapa Sports House, corner Chapel and Jackson Streets. • All are welcome, and tea and coffee will be served from 7.30pm. There is a $5 door charge for visitors. For more information contact secretary Aileen Weston, phone: (06) 372 5741, email: aileen. weston@orcon.net.nz.

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Building the dream team It was a year ago that I accepted the part time position to manage Volunteering Wairarapa. This was a big change for me after being selfemployed for more than 30 years. Now I was changing to part-time employee and part time self-employed. This was my chance to ﬁnd out about the challenges of managing a community organisation. There were challenges in almost every function of the management of the organisation but thankfully, with business skills and the grit and determination that come over decades of being a business owner, they have been overcome. How? Because we built a dream team of volunteers who are the reason for the successes we have had. There are too many volunteers to name personally – you all know who you are. Chaos had turned into enjoyment and success. Our Volunteer Dream Team comprises of a board, treasurer, board assistant, volunteer facilitator team, volunteer pop-up team, and the hundreds of volunteers who we refer to the organisations we support to empower volunteering throughout the Wairarapa.

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Jill Greathead Since last September we have added 34 new organisations and 159 new volunteers into our service. We have so many stories about how volunteering has changed people’s lives by giving them new

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Theologian in town

Chor-Farmer male voice choir from Tokyo. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Tokyo voices delight REVIEW: CHOR-FARMER CONCERT When: September 4 Where: Anzac Hall, Featherston

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Their numbers may have dwindled over the years, but the quality of their singing certainly hasn’t. Chor-Farmer male voice choir from Tokyo delighted the audience once again with a polished, professional performance in the Anzac Hall, Featherston at the start of this month. The choir began touring Australia and New Zealand every two years in 1977 to promote peace and friendship through music. Then numbering in the mid-30s they ﬁrst visited Featherston in 2000 and added the town to their itinerary in 2002. Just 24 men joined the tour this year, but this proves that it is quality not

quantity that counts when it comes to music. With perfect pronunciation and musical discipline, the choir performed songs in German, Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Maori and of course, English. Their spirited version of Pokarekare Ana was a crowd pleaser and had the audience calling for more. This year’s programme was enhanced with a guest appearance of local soprano Georgia Jamieson Emms. Georgia sang two songs with Chor-Farmer; ‘Kaze’ a traditional Japanese song and the evergreen hymn ‘Abide with Me’. It was obvious that the years spent singing opera in Germany have further enriched Georgia’s voice and performance skills. No review of this concert would be complete without mentioning the solo piano recital by the choir’s accompanist Masako Yuyama.

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Despite suﬀering from a nasty virus that had laid her low all day, Miss Yuyama performed the complicated and challenging piece, Cantos de Espana by Iaasac Albéniz, with precision and feeling that earnt her massive applause from the audience. All in all, this was a terriﬁc night. The evening had started with a pre-concert entertainment from the Featherston Gentlemen Singers to get us in the mood. This group of local ‘lads’ have been singing together since 2003 under the watchful eye of Marguerite Tait Jamieson. Their casual style and choice of songs was appreciated by the audience and set the mood for the occasion. A fabulous evening of music followed. The standing ovation at the end was proof of that.

Former journalist and theologian Ian Harris will be speaking in Masterton this Sunday. The seminar is organised by XploratioNZ, a nondenominational group who are interested in and discuss matters relating to Christian faith and other faith beliefs at weekly meetings. Ian Harris, the ﬁrst chairman of the Sea of Faith Network in New Zealand, grew up in a Methodist parsonage and was director of communication for the Presbyterian Church for four years. ‘Christianity after God’ will be the subject of the seminar, to be held at Crossways Church, opposite Countdown. Harris believes Christianity will only survive if it jettisons a literal interpretation of the Bible and returns to understanding the context of Jewish storytelling or midrash, using symbols and metaphors to make sense of the impact of Jesus’ life and death. As Cushla McKinney, an atheist, has written in her recent review of Harris’ latest book ‘New World New God’: “Not only would such a shift make Christianity relevant today, it would enable the church to refocus on the positive aspects of belief, which it shares with many diﬀerent religious traditions, while

Ian Harris. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Not only would such a shift make Christianity relevant today, it would enable the church to refocus on the positive aspects of belief, which it shares with many different religious traditions, while shedding the negative and exclusionary practices carried out by those who claim to speak in God’s name

shedding the negative and exclusionary practices carried out by those who claim to speak in God’s name.” • The seminar will begin at 4.30pm with refreshments served from 4pm. • There will be a gold coin koha.

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Youth MPs serve a six month term from 1 March – 31 August 2019, including two days in Parliament in July. During this time, youth MPs learn about parliamentary decision making processes, participate in mock legislative debates and interact with Ministers. All Youth MPs will be provided with training to help them understand their role and to support them to prepare for the two-day Youth Parliament event in Wellington. To be eligible to be selected as a Youth MP for Youth Parliament 2019, you must be aged 16 to 18 years on 19 October 2018. Nominations for my youth MP I value action and knowledge about our community, so I am looking for nominations from community minded young people. I will interview selected applicants in early October. Please get in touch with my office if you have any questions about the process or would like a nomination form. 021 952 949 ron.markmp@parliament.govt.nz Applications close 5pm Wednesday 3 October.

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Report for Week Ending 14/09/18, by Ian Hicks.

Calves:

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McKeown 5 at $146, Wilson 1 at $180, L Johnston 5 at $182, H Johnston 4 at $142, H Johnston 6 at $183, Glenstrae Trust 10 at $125, Hart & Dette 3 at $121, 6 at $143, 1 Hogget at $86, Payton 13 at $163, Smith 4 at $140.

Sheep - Ewes & Lambs:

Rutherford 2 Ewes & 4 Lambs at $90, Hughes 1 Ewe & 2 Lambs at $70,Wilton 1 Ewe & 3 Lambs at $102, 1 Ewe & 2 Lambs at $90, 3 Ewes & 5 Lambs at $64, 8 Ewes & 14 Lambs at $106.

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Jury 4 ylg HX Heifers at $950, Cotter 2ylg Fr Bulls at $500, 1 ylg HX Bull at $620, 2 ylg Fr Bulls at $370, Cutﬁeld 1 1yr HX Heifer at $610.

Mating is fast approaching. Two of the most important factors to getting cows in calf are body condition score and heat detection, the herds around Wairarapa are in excellent condition so let’s get the heat detection right. The period before mating begins o˜ ers an opportunity to practise heat detection skills, check for cows not detected on heat and anticipate when cows may next come on heat. Farm team training should be organised at this time. The most experienced person can help less experienced team members interpret signs of heat. A missed heat can cost you $200 so it’s very important to get it right. Calculating your herds pre-mating cycling rate tells you the percentage of cows in your herd that have shown signs of heat before mating begins. Monitor and record heats from 35 days before mating start date if you wish to have the option to treat cows not detected on heat early. For more information see chapter 13 of the InCalf book.

Native plants to improve lake Jerome Cvitanovich A new field trial is underway in Wairarapa using native plants to clean up farm runoff going into Lake Wairarapa. Scientists from ESR, the Institute of Environmental Science and Research, are looking at the potential of manuka and of other native trees to reduce the leaching of nitrate and other pathogens from farms run-off. Dr Maria GutierrezGines, a scientist at ESR, says laboratory work has already demonstrated that manuka and kanuka enhance the die off of E.coli in the soil and reduce nitrate leaching more effectively than pasture or pine trees. Recent research also suggests that other plants such as rata and horopito may have similar properties. Dr Gutierrez-Gines says the trial is an opportunity to test those findings in a real farm setting. “Our part in the project is to study the contribution of each plants species into nutrient and pathogen fluxes in the soil and in the plants and to see which one offers the best potential to remediate the impact of

Institute of Environmental Science and Research senior science technician Izzie Alderton planting manuka at Lake Wairarapa. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

farming activities into the lake.” The trial is a collaboration between ESR, local iwi and Greater Wellington Regional Council who have been planting out native trees on land donated by iwi and local farmers. GWRC land management advisor Kolja Schaller says he is getting a lot of support from those farming around the lake to participate in the trial. “The land owners want better water quality that is why they’ve put their hands up and given their land for this trial.” Schaller says the plantings have been set a range of widths to see what density of plants is required to get the same or similar environment outcomes. He also says they will also be looking to get data on

the impact of the buﬀers to help inform farm nutrient budgets. Local farmer Julie Wrigley says the reasons for joining in the project are about protecting the environment for future generations. Phase two of the planting project got underway on the western side of the lake late last week. ESR scientists will start monitoring the impacts of the plantings next year. Mr Schaller says longer term he sees big potential for native plant dominated riparian zones. “If we can plant a species like manuka that provides an ecosystem service, reducing the nitrates and at the same time there’s an economic beneﬁt because of the oil and the honey it’s a win-win-win.”

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Cal Roberts A lifetime of service to animals in the region has made a Wairarapa vet nurse one of the best in the business. Head veterinary nurse at Vet Services Wairarapa, Deb Cartmell, is so good at what she does, she has been named one of just three finalists in the Hill’s Veterinary Nurse of the Year Awards. The New Zealand Veterinary Nursing Association national award recognises vet nurses who advocate and significantly contribute to the care of their patients. Cartmell was shocked to learn last Tuesday that she was a finalist in the competition. “It’s pretty cool, I certainly didn’t expect it,” she said. She started vet nursing full time on her 17th birthday, but her first taste of vet nursing was work experience through Makoura College. Nearly 29 years later, Cartmell still does a lot of “hands-on nursing” day to day, and even assists with horse surgeries. She was nominated for the award by practice manager Nicola Haglund and veterinarians Stuart Bruere and Louisa Broughton. Broughton said they nominated Cartmell because

Vet nurse of the year finalist Deb Cartmell, giving patient Tess some TLC. PHOTO/CAL ROBERTS

You have to be pretty passionate about animals to want to do this job but over my career I’ve met some incredible people. she used her depth of experience to train junior nurses, and was “unfailingly awesome under any form of pressure”. “Everything from little puppies and kittens, to big cows and bulls. “She knows a lot, she doesn’t use it as a weapon and is really keen for people to learn.”

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Bevan Hussey Dear Grandchildren. Let me tell you about the day Put-Put and I passed a logging truck and evaded being in a road accident. On the Remutaka Hill Road, we soon caught up to the logging truck. We were third in line. The load of logs was larger than I had ever seen. I wonder if he was overloaded. That would explain why he was so slow. Three corners later, he pulled onto the shoulder. He didn’t stop but his left indicator invited us to pass. There would be plenty of room if the two cars in front of us were to get going. The ﬁrst car easily roared past. The second car seemed to take a while to get going and although I was riding his bumper, he just bolted ahead. The logging truck was eating up the remaining road rather quickly. He was still indicating left. It was now our chance. Put-Put’s 1200 cc motor was at 4500 revs and was beginning to scream and the automatic gears changed down. My knuckles were shining white, all the blood

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had been squeezed out as I gripped that steering wheel with super human strength. Somehow, I realised that the pressure on the accelerator pedal was beginning to make an indent into Put-Put’s ﬂoor. The logging truck was still indicating left. I wonder if he’ll give us space to pass. This could be close. We’re past the trailer and now parallel with the tow bar. I yell, “no, don’t do this,” as I see that he is now indicating right. He’s coming out and moving into our lane. The distance to pass is diminishing quickly. Moreover, he seems to

be speeding up. Every nerve ending is vibrating with anticipation. Every sensation that can be experienced is being transmitted to my brain. I’m sure Put-Put is feeling it too. The truck’s speed, PutPut’s speed, the width of the road, and the closing space take over our critical thinking. I am yelling out in full voice, “slow down, give us room!”. The feeling of out of control panic was beginning to well up. He was just over the white line and pulling out. His physical oversized presence was overpowering our smallness.

We began to lose awareness of the space between us. I’m sure we were giving a lot of clearance to those menacing wheel nuts, as they got closer. The roar of his motor was filling our whole being with, “I’m coming to get you”. I felt as though we were encroaching onto and over the yellow line. I offer up a silent prayer, “hope nothing is coming”. The step up to his cab filled the entire side window. He was getting closer. At the last moment, we dashed forward and into the correct lane. Now that was close. As we calmed down,

we realised that we had dodged a headline; “Elderly man and small car minced up by logging truck”. Then to add salt to this stressful event, two cars and an empty logging truck roared past going the other way. If they had been a couple of seconds sooner, the resulting smash would have been massive. I can just imagine the driver yelling at us, “bloody kamikaze driver, idiot small car”. You know, a couple of corners later, Put-Put and I sent a large “Sorry,” to that truck driver. “Do you think he will forgive me for being so silly and reckless?” “He will now, Grandad, because you’ve learned to be a careful and considerate driver.” Grandad Bevan. • Bevan is a member of the Write On Group and the Men’s Shed Writers Group.

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Eat-n-Greet: At St James Union Church hall, 116 High St, Masterton. Come and enjoy a meal followed by good entertainment. Meet new people. Everyone very welcome. 11.30am for a noon start. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call president, Diane (027) 210-8069 or secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

Aaron Andis: A one-of-a-kind, oneman band set. His playlist music ranges from today and yesterday. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library noon-2pm , no appointment neccessary. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022)

321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 The Learning Connexion: Quarterly student art exhibition, 10am-4pm, at the school campus, 182 Eastern Hutt Rd, Taita, Lower Hutt. Wairarapa Embroidery Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton, 10.30am3pm. Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Minkisi: An amazing show of 100 works of African art from 10 countries, at Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton, open daily, free admission. to November 25. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat and Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 3726459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical

Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 The Learning Connexion: Quarterly student art exhibition, 10am-4pm, at the school campus, 182 Eastern Hutt Rd, Taita, Lower Hutt. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974.

Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 7am-noon, Essex St car park. Call Warwick Dean (0274) 484-728. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Masterton East Indoor Bowling Club: Opening night at 7pm, Hogg Cres. All welcome. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds.

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Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 3794092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call (022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 3782338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years)

4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 6.30pm at Cameron Community House. Call 0508 425-266. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Pam (027) 669-9666. Music Co-creation Workshops: Enjoy 100+ instruments, at Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Community music-making led by Jonas Koukl during school term, 6-7.30pm. South Wairarapa Badminton Club: At 7.30pm at Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Rackets available. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. This is combined with Drop-in club. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical

Music co-creation workshops are held at Aratoi in Masterton each Tuesday night. PHOTO/LYNDA FERINGA Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 372-5522. 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) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Carrington Bowling & Croquet

Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.307pm. 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 3798325. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Featherston: 7.30pm. Call Mark (06) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower , Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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Born Saturday 15th September 2018 at 9.50am, weighing 7lb 13oz. All doing very well. Thanks to all the Midwives and maternity staff involved.

Calling all WAIRARAPA wide currently serving NZDF Personal, all Veterans, ExService Personal and Spouses, whether you are a member of an RSA or not. You are cordially invited to attend a presentation by the RNZRSA Support Services Manager, on the Current and Future Support Activities within the RSA. There will Services with Veterans Affairs on an update of veterans matters. Location: Masterton Services and Citizens Club corner Essex and Chapel Streets Timings: 12.30 pm, Saturday the 6th October 2018. Please RSVP with numbers by 2 October 2018 to: - willie.simonsen@gmail.com or TXT/Phone 027 615 4252 or 06 379 5989.

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is to be held Friday 21 st September 2018 at 2.00pm in the conference room at Wairarapa Sports House cnr Jackson & Chapel Sts, Masterton All interested parties welcome Any enquiries phone 06 377 0017

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NEW ZEALAND FEDERATION OF FAMILY BUDGETING SERVICES (INC) TE ROPU PENAPENA PUTEA WHANAU O AOTEAROA The Annual Wairarapa Lunch will be held at the Masterton Club, 98 Chapel Street, Masterton on Thursday 27 September preceded by a brief report at 11.30am. Cost is $29 per person Post cheque (with names attending) to Wellington Branch G.S.A, PO Box 11993 Manners Street, Wellington 6142 Please also Phone Karen at 0800 888 472 between 9am -12 noon Monday - Friday so that numbers for catering may be confirmed

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Hire Services CLASS 2 TIP TRUCK short or long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550. FORKLIFT For Hire. Short and long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC - FEATHERSTON Pursuant to the 10th Schedule of the Local Government Act, notice is hereby given that the South Wairarapa District Council, for the purpose of 100 years Armistice Commemorations, proposes to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the periods indicated hereunder. During the proposed periods of closure the following provision will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the roads: Detour for through traffic Featherston to Greytown turn right off SH2 into Daniell Street and then left into Revans Street (SH53), left into Camp Road, and right on to SH2 Detour for through traffic Greytown to Featherston into Camp Road, then right on to SH53

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PIVOT STEER LOADER, long or short term hire. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550

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Fixed-Term New Entrant Position Te Hauora is a kaupapa Māori health provider with a range of personal and community services based in the Wairarapa. We are looking for passionate and committed kaimahi to work with and alongside our tāngata and whānau; Kaiarahi Whanau Ora (Whanau Ora Navigator) 0.5 (to cover Parental Leave) fixed term 10 months Kaiawhina Rongoa (flexible part-time to make up 1 FTE) Applications Close October 10th For a Job Description and application form, please contact Lynda on 06 378 0140 or email throwinc@tehaouora.org.nz

We seek a teacher to join our NE/Yr 1 team for Term 4. This team works in a learning though play environment, teaching collaboratively in a modern learning space. If you are hardworking, keen to learn and want to work in an innovative school then we are the place for you. The position is fixed-term for Term 4 2018 and can be part-time if that suits your situation.

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ADMINISTRATOR South Wairarapa District Council has a team of 45 staff, located in Martinborough. It serves the communities of Greytown, Featherston and Martinborough, and the surrounding area, from Cape Palliser through to Waiohine. Our aim is to meet the needs of the people in South Wairarapa through our professional expertise in Corporate Support, Planning & Environment, and Infrastructure & Services. We are currently seeking to recruit an Administrator in our Infrastructure & Services Group. The main purpose of the role is to provide effective administrative support to the Group Manager and his team, covering a whole range of activities including preparing for meetings and and minute minute-taking, taking, collation of reports, answering phone, managing Group Manag following established administrative processes. Ideally we are looking for someone with the following qualities and skills: Proven organisational and administrative experience Microsoft Office skills, especially Word, Excel & Outloo k Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Professionalism, honesty, integrity and reliability A team player Flexibility, adaptability, and a sense of responsibility to get tasks done Local government experience would be be hhelpful but is not essential The Job Description can be found on our website swdc.govt.nz Applications for this position close on Monday 1 October 2018. For further information, please contact Jackie Buckley on 06 306 Jackie.buckley@swdc.govt.nz

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The Wairarapa Spitfires after squaring off with the Levin Hustle earlier this year.

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It might be quintessentially American, but baseball is looming large down under, and Wairarapa is no exception. Fledgling local baseball club Wairarapa Spitfires is riding the coat-tails of the game’s growing popularity in New Zealand. Founded last year by Greytown-based Shane Fawdray and a group of like-minded parents, the club is still in its infancy, but growing fast. Helped with a recent grant of $5,000 from Trust House Charitable Trust, the club is purchasing more playing gear and uniforms for expansion of teams in the coming season.

The grant will also go towards the costs of sending coaches to Auckland to attend a national three-day training clinic this month. To date, much of the club’s activities have involved recruiting and up-skilling young players, mainly in the South Wairarapa. This season they will enter a Under-13 team into a Wellington competition. The 2018-19 season will also see the establishment of a four team North/South Wairarapa competition including a team each from Lakeview Intermediate and Masterton Intermediate with Hadlow also interested in entering. “That will be another 30 players on top of

what we already have . . . so it’s starting to gain momentum,” Fawdray said. “Obviously we really love baseball, but our main aim is to give kids another option to get off the couch or away from their gadgets and get playing a sport.” It’s also another way for kids to develop skills such as catching and throwing, he said. “There are aspects of baseball that are really appealing, particularly to young people, and you only have to look around to see the number of kids wearing baseball caps and basketball singlets to realise American sports are already a big part of our culture.”

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RUGBY

Jake Beleski Wairarapa-Bush produced a stunning attacking display of rugby to beat Buller 61-29 at Memorial Park in Masterton on Saturday. The home team ran in nine tries – including five to winger Soli Malatai on his 21st birthday – in a dominant display that has unexpectedly propelled them into the top four of the Heartland Championship standings. Buller were the first team to get on the scoreboard, but it was the only time they would lead in the match as Malatai quickly responded for Wairarapa-Bush to go ahead 7-5. Two more tries had Wairarapa-Bush up 21-5 and by halftime they had opened up a staggering 40-10 lead. Buller fought back early in the second-half, but the damage had already been done as Wairarapa-Bush added three further tries to distance themselves on the scoreboard. The win means Wairarapa-Bush have won two of their four matches to date, while Buller are languishing near the bottom of the table after losing their opening four matches.

Wairarapa-Bush captain James Goodger, left, and Ryan Knell making a tackle against Buller on Saturday. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Wairarapa-Bush assistant coach Deon van Deventer said they had highlighted the need to start well. “I thought we had a really good first half – we attacked really well, and they had a huge pack of forwards. “We did tell the players that if we were going to let Buller get ahead in the first 20 minutes, they would get their confidence up. “But we knew if we could stop them, they would start getting desperate.” That was exactly how it

played out in the end, with the visitors becoming more error-prone as the match wore on. There would still be some disappointment around conceding 29 points, but the attitude on defence was far more positive than it had been in their loss at home to Thames Valley two weeks ago. “We really fronted up to that second half comeback, and there were a lot of dominant tackles being made,” van Deventer said. “A few weeks ago, we would have leaked some of

those points.” Malatai was undoubtedly the star of the show for Wairarapa-Bush on the wing, but there were plenty of other worthy contributors. Van Deventer praised openside flanker Ryan Knell for his defence and the way he was able to make a nuisance of himself at the breakdown. No 8 Kirk Tufuga had a solid game behind a scrum that was not always moving in the desired direction, while fullback Inia Katia and second fiveeighth Mike Lealava’a were

impressive in the backline. First five-eighth Glen Walters contributed 21 points from a try and eight conversions in an accomplished display. Van Deventer also singled out prop Sam Gammie for his efforts, after he got through 80 minutes and a heap of work in the match. “He played 80 minutes and made a heap of tackles and carried a lot of ball for us. “The confidence is up in the group which is good.” This Saturday Wairarapa-Bush will travel to Levin to take on Horowhenua-Kapiti, who have also won two of their four matches to date. When the two teams met earlier this year in a pre-season clash at Westpac Stadium, Horowhenua-Kapiti won 32-6.

Heartland Championship results:

Horowhenua-Kapiti 27 North Otago 24; South Canterbury 100 East Coast 7; King Country 37 Thames Valley 29; Wanganui 30 Mid Canterbury 12; West Coast 31 Poverty Bay 30. WAIRARAPA-BUSH 61 [Soli Malatai 5, Inia Katia, Mike Lealava’a, Glen Walters, Nick Olson tries; Walters 8 con] beat BULLER 29 [Sam Marris, Kahutia Parata, Caleb Aperahama, Iliesa Ravudra, Petaia Saukuru tries; Michael Wells two con]

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