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Whanau given ‘full Christmas’ EMILY NORMAN Eleven Wairarapa families have been gifted a full Christmas day they’ll never forget, thanks to the generosity of the community. Facilitated by Whaiora Medical Centre, the Christmas initiative started about ﬁve years ago with “a couple of do-gooding people who wanted to help someone out”. Over the years, word has spread – and now the 11 selected families with young children, who will remain anonymous, have been given a chance to celebrate a “full Christmas”, complete with presents, gift baskets, and the makings of a

Christmas meal. Whaiora office manager Libby Trafford said the initiative was all about “trying to spread the love, knowing that people are vulnerable and that not everyone has enough money to spend on their children”. “The selected families have come mainly from our Tamariki services – so, mums with little babies and people who are just struggling,” Libby said. “If they did have a Christmas, it probably would have created a financial struggle for them, and so this way, at least they are able to do something nice this Christmas without the financial pressure.” Libby said she was glad people had

turned their focus on giving back to their local communities this festive season. “A lot of people do things like collect gifts in shoeboxes and send them out of the country to help people overseas. “This year, we’ve had a lot of people decide that maybe we should be looking in our own backyard before we go further aﬁeld.” Tamariki Services team leader Louis Witbooi said it had been special to “bring a little bit of light into people’s lives”. “As we distributed the gifts, people were really excited and appreciative

of the fact that someone had thought of them,” he said. “Their burdens were lighter going into the Christmas season, and we just want to thank people for working with us. “You know, it just makes things a little bit easier for families as we go into this busy season.”

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Whaiora’s inaugural Christmas in the Car Park. PHOTO/EMILY NORMAN

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Have a joyful Christmas Piece of mind

Emily Norman

Wow. Five more sleeps until Christmas. How on earth did we get through this year so quickly? By now, most of us are on holidays and with any luck we have already been able to relax and soak up the sunshine – I know that’s my plan. This year will be my first ‘Christmas holiday’ off work since I left school in 2012, so I’ve got about five years of pent up Christmas cheer to unleash on the Wairarapa – so you better watch out. And as excited as I am for the festive season, I want to first acknowledge that amid all the excitement of Christmas, there are people in the community who might find this time of year a bit hard, financially and emotionally. It’s been a bittersweet year for most of us I suspect. Some of us have lost friends, family members, and fur babies, and this ‘first Christmas’ without them is likely to be tough. But, as witnessed on today’s front page, we are so lucky to have people in the community to hold onto when the going gets tough.

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Whether it is a surprise gift, a kind smile, a listening ear, or an invite to Christmas lunch, you can absolutely make somebody’s year through just a small simple gesture of goodwill. Imagine if everyone reading this, did just that. Let’s also not forget to count all the blessings which have been bestowed upon us this year whether it be the birth of a child or grandchild, getting a new job, a new house, or simply the precious moments we have been able to spend with family and friends. This will be the last Midweek until January 10, so I suppose I should not only wish you all a very merry Christmas, but also a superbly happy New Year. I’ve got a great feeling about 2018 – though I guess I say that every year – but honestly, there’s some exciting things in the works. Firstly – the Midweek revamp is coming along very nicely behind the scenes, and I can’t wait for you guys to see what we’ve been up to. This is likely to roll out in the first half of the year. Secondly – I’m getting married to a wonderful man in January. And thirdly – I get to spend the whole of next year meeting you guys and telling your incredible stories. I can’t wait. Have a joyful and safe Christmas break, and I’ll see you in the new year! FOR NEWS Editor Emily Norman (06) 370 0925 midweek@age.co.nz

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Santa gives out small gifts to the elderly.

A ‘golden’ Christmas party Masterton rest home residents were treated to a “lovely” Christmas event last week at the Senior Citizens Hall. The large group of elderly people, most of whom had

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Father Christmas made an entrance, giving each person a small gift. Midweek Editor Emily Norman joined the fun.

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Art hub’s bright future EMILY NORMAN Brightly painted storage containers have taken over what was previously an empty lot next to Aratoi Museum of Art and History in Masterton. The new addition, ConArt, is a working artists’ hub, and was oﬃcially opened last week by the Masterton Trust Lands Trust and the ConArt committee. It will be a community asset run by artists for artists, dedicated to fostering the talents of aspiring and established Wairarapa creatives. On behalf of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, John Bunny said the arts space would be enjoyed by “locals and visitors alike” as they sought out what the Wairarapa arts community had to oﬀer. “The Masterton Trust Lands Trust has been committed to this project from the outset, as it saw an opportunity to build on the success of Aratoi and further add

to the arts precinct, along with King Street Artworks and Te Patukituki o Wairararapa in the north end of town.” ConArt chair Jane Sinclair said 18 months had passed since the Masterton Trust Lands Trust had asked the community “would anybody be interested in doing something arty in some containers on this site?”. “That was the beginning of this journey,” she said. “We quickly formed a committee, and our adventure began… we see ConArt as a vibrant destination which will evolve over time to embrace a wider range of creative arts. “We’re in it for the long-term. This is not a pop-up thing.” Complementing the arts space is a huge mural painted by Masterton artist Linda Tilyard, a tutor at King Street Artworks. She said it took her about ﬁve days in the recent scorching heat over a couple of

Masterton Trust Lands Trust representative John Bunny and ConArt chair Jane Sinclair.

Crowds gathered for the opening of ConArt near Aratoi. Crowds gathered for the opening of ConArt near Aratoi. PHOTOS/EMILY NORMAN

weeks, and was sponsored by Resene paint. The mural depicts a couple of skateboarding youths, the ocean, and a narrator painting the scene. “Often in my art I have a narrative, so there will be a ﬁgure in my art who is the narrator. “The young woman in the middle is my narrator. She has the power and is the creative force, drawing from the aquatic side.” She said the two skateboarders were depicted to draw a connection between the land, the sea, and the air. “I wanted youth to look up and say, I can see myself in that. “Larger than that, it’s about art bringing the community together and making connections. “Connections with our land and environment, but also, connections with one another.” Prior to being painted the wall was dark green.

Linda Tilyard stands with her mural.

“It’s a lovely wall now, I’m quite in love with it – it’s a friend of mine,” she said laughing. “I spent enough hours here up and down the scaﬀold. “What really struck me as I was painting here – because I came at 6am most mornings – was what a beautiful community we have. “I would start and it would be quiet, and then the businesses would start to open up, and everyone would laugh and calls out to each other. “People gradually start arriving in cars, and walking by. “Everybody was so lovely, investing in the story somehow. “It was a very humbling experience.”

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Whaiora sta˜ and families who attended the Christmas in the Car Park event. Tamariki Services team leader Louis Witbooi, left, Serena Karaitiana, Marlene Whaanga-Deans, Ron Karaitiana, Whaiora o° ce manager Libby Tra˜ ord, Mike Kawana, Alma Clark, and Keralee Sims, 5. PHOTO/EMILY NORMAN

As well as playing the role of Santa’s elves for a select number of families, Whaiora staff also hosted their inaugural Christmas in the Car Park event last Friday, inviting people who access their range of services, from the medical centre to community services. Whaiora practice manager Triny Ruhe said the afternoon event in the car park had been filled with live music, free brica-brac and clothing, the presentation of vouchers, and a sausage sizzle, as well as a kitchen fire demonstration by the Masterton Fire Service.

More than 150 people turned up. “We just wanted to wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas,” Triny said. “Look after yourselves and your whanau, have a good time, and be safe.” Masterton’s Marama Tuuta of the Kaumatua Council said 10 vouchers worth $100 had been distributed between families at Whaiora and Te Hauora Runanga O Wairarapa. She said the donation was to encourage people to “enjoy the time with your family”. “Do the little things,” she said. “It doesn’t have to be big. “Food, family, and rest. That’s all you need in this crazy world.”

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Family grateful for sacrifice EMILY NORMAN The family of a fallen soldier gathered at the Carterton war memorial last week as they marked 100 years since the death of their uncle. Corporal Herbert Roy Knowles, of Carterton, was killed in Ypres in Belgium in 1917 while fighting in the First World War. He was only 21 at the time. His Carterton-based niece Dale Collie helped organise the centenary gathering, which was attended by about 10 family members who came from as far as Auckland and Blenheim for the occasion. “My mother never really knew her brother because she was born in 1914, and he died in 1917,” Dale said. My mum was the youngest of the family.” Dale said she had attended Anzac services each year of her life, and was one of the first family members to visit her uncle’s grave in Belgium around the year 2000. A group of people in Carterton, England, who researched war graves, had written to the then Carterton Wairarapa mayor Georgina Beyer, telling her of

Herbert Roy Knowles’ grave. “Georgina Beyer rang me and asked if I would like to follow it up. I said yes please.” When Dale and her husband Gordon went to visit the grave in Ypres “we were able to just walk straight to his grave, and it was just so emotional”. “The graves were just so immaculate, and beautifully kept,” Dale said. The year after Herbert Roy Knowles was killed, his brother Harold died in the flu epidemic. “The whole family were based in Dalefield. “Grandma lost her son, Herbert in 1917, another son in 1918, and her mother and father that same year. “She then lost her husband in 1926, and lived until 1966.” The family members who gathered at the Carterton war memorial laid a wreath and read out a poem and a postcard which was sent to their uncle. A hundred years on from his death, Herbert Roy Knowles is still greatly missed by his family who say they will continue to honour his name and value his contribution.

From left, Gillian Jones, Sandra Wilton, Dale Collie, Naomi Petersen, Kura Geere-Watson, David Fairbrother, Debbie Fryer, Jessie Fryer, and Gordon Collie. PHOTO/EMILY NORMAN

New Year’s Eve police crackdown at coast HAYLEY GASTMEIER

Police will be stepping up their presence in Castlepoint this New Year’s Eve after several assaults and close calls last year with young people drinking on the streets. This year, a longer alcohol ban will be in place at the Coastal township, with police saying they will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to those flouting it. The growing popularity of Castlepoint as a party destination has also led to calls from residents for parents and revellers alike to take more responsibility for their actions. “A lot of parents are driving their kids out there with a chilly bin, and dropping them off with a tent and a sleeping bag and picking them up 24 hours later,” said Chris Garland, chairman of the Castlepoint Residents and Ratepayers Association. “They end up sleeping under a tree or on the side of a road, or in a carport if they do sleep at all. “The parents just need to be a little bit more responsible.” Police say the coastal settlement has been growing in popularity among Wairarapa young people as “the place to go” to see in the new year. Senior Sergeant Gordon Crawley said the past few years had seen issues escalate with people flocking to Jetty Rd. “Last year we were confronted by a thousand people, mostly school students.” Police say as well as a number of

A liquor ban would be in place in Castlepoint from 6pm on December 30 to 12pm on January 1. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

reported disorders, a teen’s jaw was broken in a serious assault, and a young woman narrowly escaped falling victim to a sexual assault with an older man only because police intervened. Mr Crawley said new measures would help curb the problem. The usual 12-hour liquor bans at the two beaches would be extended out an extra day and police numbers would be ramped up. A liquor ban would be in place from 6pm on December 30 to 12pm on January 1, which means no drinking or possession of opened alcohol vessels in public places. Mr Crawley said “a lot of problems” had

previously arisen from those breaching the ban, many of whom were underage. A harder line would now be applied, with people found to be in breach either arrested or fined $250. “Let’s face it, nobody wants to spend their New Year’s Eve with the police, waiting for their mum and dad to pick them up.” he said. Mr Garland said the locals were sick of cleaning up the mess the next day. “The community welcomes anyone who wants to enjoy themselves, Castlepoint’s a great place to spend New Year’s Eve. “Where it doesn’t work is when you get big mobs of adolescents roaming

around and getting a bit intimidating, especially because we try and have a family environment out there and when you have people walking around getting intoxicated from midday onwards it’s not really a great look.” Fights and broken glass were the key problems, he said. And it wasn’t just youths creating strife, with “a few adults in the mix”. “We don’t want to send them away or anything, just be responsible about their behaviour.” Mr Garland said residents needed to be wary when renting their homes out over the New Year period. Often residents returned home to find “a bit of wreckage and trashing” had gone on. An extra safety measure would be a road closure on Jetty Rd from noon on December 31 until 7am on New Year’s Day. Mr Crawley said if underage teens were going to a private party that had adult supervision, parents needed to provide written consent if their children were going to drink alcohol. “We’d also ask that you chat with your kids before they head out, about drinking safety and looking out for their friends.” Riversdale would also have a road closure and liquor ban in place on New Year’s Eve. Police patrols would be stepped up throughout the region.

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Elaine Hurndell’s statue, Grace, in Robinson Park in Masterton.

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Angel in the park surprise HAYLEY GASTMEIER An angel has appeared in Masterton, surprising residents and even some councillors. The nine-foot statue was last week snuck into Robinson Park, near the town’s northern roundabout. Behind the surprise placement, which was not put before the council, was Graham McClymont, councillor and deputy mayor of Masterton. “To be honest, it was me,” he said. “[The artist] was so passionate about [the statue] and well meaning, I just wanted it to get some exposure and see what the public reaction was.” Elaine Hurndell made “Grace” with the intention of placing her in a secluded public space, where people could visit, light a candle, and remember lost loved ones. Mr McClymont said the angel in the park was on trial until the New Year, when it would be removed. He said Mayor Lyn Patterson was in support of the trial, which was “a bit of a test” to see if people embraced it. “And then [Masterton District Council] can discuss whether there is a place for her here in the town in a public space,” Mr McClymont said. MDC infrastructural services

committee chairman Gary Caffell said he had “no idea” the statue was to be erected in the park. “I was as surprised as anyone else. “I would have liked to have seen it pass through council.” He said he was worried this could create a precedent for others to do whatever they pleased without first having their ideas approved. Despite this, he thought the angel was “attractive”, and the feedback from others had been “quite favourable”. “Personally I’d like to see it placed in Churchill Park in Solway,” Mr Caffell said. “It’s a quiet park which would lend itself to a statue of this nature.” Ms Hurndell, a hairdresser, selffunded Grace, which was fashioned from a mould of her daughter, Montana. The statue — about two years in the making — stands on a podium featuring kowhai flowers and crevasses for 1000 tealight candles. Mr McClymont had been involved with the project from its inception, with Ms Hurndell casting the statue at his company, Deco Precasters. If the feedback was positive, the correct procedure through council and the appropriate committees would be followed to find the angel a suitable home, he said.

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About a dozen people from Mexico’s Friendship Force were made at home in Wairarapa this month on their week-long stay in the region. Kevin Burdan, from Friendship Force Wairarapa said the group’s Wairarapa hosts had been “extremely busy showing oﬀ our great neck of the woods”. From visiting a working farm in Alfredton and Martinborough, to seeing Mauriceville’s alpacas, and checking out Featherston’s Fell engine, the group’s stay was jam-packed with activities. They also visited a miniature railway in Carterton, and attended the town’s street party.

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Have a merry ‘holiday season’ Soapbox Mike Osborne I don’t get it. I’m not particularly religious and definitely not in a go-to-church-onSunday kind of way. I do understand that political correctness is a means, despite its many flaws, to move us towards us being a kinder, gentler and more inclusive society. However, I really struggle with the increasing usage of “Happy Holidays”. This, apparently, is one of the very few things I have in common with Donald Trump who is a stickler for Merry Christmas and recently tweeted, “Now, as the president of the United States, it’s my tremendous honor to finally wish America and the world a very MERRY CHRISTMAS”. With Donald Trump being pro Merry Christmas I must, perforce, change tacks. So, this year, I’ll be embracing the new less offensive and more inclusive lingo. Soon we will be putting up our Holidays decorations. I’ve already received a Holidays card – that’s one more than I expected and one more than I’ll be sending. We’ll be carefully searching out for suppliers of Holidays trees, and trees with any trace of Judeo-Christian nomenclature will be bypassed. Recently we were invited for afternoon

tea and I had to say no to the proffered cake. It wasn’t Holidays cake; it was that other sort that is full of rich, dark dried fruit and loaded with nuts and drenched with rum, covered in a thick layer of marzipan with royal icing but has the wrong name. Too bad, but if I had eaten a slice that might have caused offence to some person somewhere of unknown faith. Red and green are the colours of the unmentionable celebration that might offend, so this year all wraps, decorations, candles, trinkets and the Holidays dinner tablescape will be limited to brown and beige. Holidays dinner will be a progressive affair starting on Holidays Eve as this is the preferred time in some European countries. On the actual Holidays Day, we’ll be going more traditional for the Holidays Dinner which I believe is going to be a Holidays barbecue followed by the obligatory Holidays pudding with custard, cream, ice cream and brandy butter. Later, the inevitable nap. Somewhere in between eating and drinking there will be the opening of the Holidays presents strewn under the Holidays tree. Come 5pm we’ll cluster round the telly for the Queen’s Holidays speech. Why? I have no idea. The day after Holidays Day has an offensive name too. It will in time be renamed to remove the link to pugilism and violence at this family-friendly time of year. Ah stuff it, have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. All the best for 2018!

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Here at GardenBarn we have a whole lot of gift ideas to suit all members of the family, not just those who love gardening, but those who love dinky giftware, scented candles, we even have presents that the kids would love!

So here a few last minute ideas to help you make the decision a bit easier, but there are many many other things that will take your fancy instore, so come in and see us, we are open every day until Xmas until 6pm.

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MOON PLANTING TIPS THIS WEEK FLAMINGO FLOWERS (ANTHURIUM) FLIES … FLIES … FLIES It seems to be a terrible season for ˜ ies already, which is not much fun at all! But because it’s better to “always look on the bright side of life” here’s an upside. You could get the kids a Fly Trap plant for Xmas (of course not just kids like these …). The plant lures the ˜ ies with its colours & fragrance into it’s waiting jaws. When the small hairs are brushed this triggers the jaws to snap together to imprison its prey and absorbs the nutrients from its body. Providing the “victim” isn’t too big then the jaw will reopen in about 10 – 14 days (if the ˜ y is too big then it will decay). They can only reopen around 3 times, so do discourage curious ÿ ngers from poking and shutting the jaws. Sit your trap in a saucer with plenty of water in the hot months on a sunny windowsill. If necessary repot in Sphagnum/Magic Moss and don’t be alarmed when they may go dormant in the winter months.

These are lovely indoor plants which are easy to grow, given the right conditions. Naturally these plants grow in the jungle protected from the sun by a canopy of trees, so in the home they should be grown in a draft free spot where they will receive bright, indirect light (not full sun). If there’s not enough humidity the leaves can lose their glossy sheen. You can increase the humidity by putting the pot on a tray ÿ lled with moistened pebbles (we have pebbles here for sale) or put fresh sphaghum moss around the plant. The plant would enjoy a regular mist or sponging of the leaves with room temperature water. Water regularly and thoroughly, allowing the soil to dry out a bit before watering again, and don’t allow the planter to sit in water for more than a few minutes. You can feed once yearly at the beginning of the growing season using a SLOW RELEASE granular fertiliser, take care not to overfeed. To encourage further ˜ owering remove spent bracts.

BROMELIADS – ALL THINGS BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL

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Have you ever heard the word “epiphyte”? A plant that is an epiphyte means that they don’t grow naturally in soil, instead they attach themselves to crevices in rocks or trees.

And now there is a new rose on the market “Sweet Spot Rose”! These beautiful & unique roses are designed to be admired up-close, so are perfect for containers or smaller garden beds.

Bromeliads are epiphytes, but we can still grow them in pots using Orchid Mix (they require very well drained soil). We have this here at GardenBarn. If you are wanting them to grow in the garden then you will need a raised garden, with very well drained soil and place a few ˜ at stones around them … but because they are frost tender you would have to have a spot that is a very protected place. Bromeliads really are the “gift that keeps on giving” because they are easy to propagate. After ˜ owering the central part will gradually die but new sections will sprout from the base (called ‘pups’). When these ‘pup’s are strong enough, cut them away from the mother plant and put them into their own pots.

They will only grow to around 50cm high by 40cm wide and have lush green foliage & an incredible amount of blooms for their size. To keep them looking their best, grab a bottle of Combat 1-2-3 for Roses, an all in one insecticide, fungicide and fertiliser.

SUNPATIENS … IMPROVED IMPATIENS! We are happy to tell you that some clever growers have created Sunpatiens … vibrant tropical looking plants that have extreme tolerance to hot spots (but they will grow happily in shade too). They have longer ˜ owering times, usually from spring until the ÿ rst frost hits, and look wonderful in hanging baskets, pots, as garden borders. Create an instant festive impact with Red & White impatiens or make up a hanging basket or pot for a gift to a loved one.

These are just a few ideas that we have for living Xmas Gifts but we have many many more (and lots that aren’t living.) Our Hydrangeas are looking fabulous and are easy to take care of. Roses are always a popular choice and you can often ÿ nd a name that suits the recipient (which makes it that little bit more special).

December 20th to December 31st are days of prolific growth for above ground crops. Sow and plant vegetables and flowers. Avoid sowing root crops as they will go to seed.

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This is our last GardenYarn for 2017 so we would like to take the chance to say a big THANK YOU to all of our lovely, loyal customers for their continued support throughout 2017. Whether you were completely redoing your garden or just popped in for a punnet of lettuces, we thank you. Without you all we wouldn’t be the Garden Centre we are today, and we hope that you continue to support us next year. We wish you all a very safe and happy Christmas & New Year, hopefully filled with relaxation and happy laughter with loved ones. We will be open from 8.30am to 6pm every day until Xmas, but so all the staff of GardenBarn can enjoy some well deserved rest we will be closed Xmas Day, Boxing Day, Jan 1 & 2.

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Plea for no dogs in parks CHELSEA BOYLE If Carterton’s Mike Ashby had it his way there would be no dogs in public parks. The district councillor made a passionate appeal that “parks are for people not dogs” at last week’s council meeting. “My daughter was attacked by a dog, a trained one on a leash, in a public place,” he said. “She lost part of her lip.” His daughter needed plastic surgery after the attack, he said. “Twenty-two years later I can still see the scars. “I see no need for dogs in parks or public places.” Dogs were “unpredictable” and these things happened, he said. His daughter had gone to pat the dog’s puppy when the dog attacked her. Even the owners of the dog were surprised by the attack. Carterton District Council senior planner and policy advisor Solitaire Robertson said the complete removal of dogs had not been covered in public consultation. “I fully appreciate councillor Ashby’s point of view,” she said. “At this stage, I don’t believe that is what council could go and do without

withdrawing it and starting again.” The existing recommendation was that council adopt a bylaw that excluded dogs from the children’s play area. Carterton Mayor John Booth said he wanted to know what signs the council had in parks to remind people of the danger dogs can pose. He said he agreed with Mr Ashby that dogs could be completely unpredictable and said his brother had been attacked by a wellbehaved dog “for no reason”. Mr Ashby said that his daughter had been used to having farm dogs around the home. “She knew all about dogs, this came out of the blue.” Carterton district councillor Rebecca Vergunst said it was up to parents to educate their children about the danger of dogs and that she told her daughter not to approach unfamiliar dogs. During the Bird Park consultation there had been some suggestion a dog park would be a good idea, she said. The adoption of the control of dog’s bylaw was moved by councillor Ruth Carter and seconded by Mrs Vergunst. Mr Ashby voted against the motion.

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Town gardens awarded EMILY NORMAN Some Carterton residents were taken by surprise when their gardens were named “most beautiful” by the Keep Carterton Beautiful committee. A morning tea was held at the Carterton Events Centre last week for the finalists in Carterton’s most beautiful gardens awards “as viewed from the street”. Winners of the small gardens were Lawrence and Heather Fuge, and winners of the large gardens section were Irwin and Kay Luttrell. Heather said there were people representing about 30 gardens at the

morning tea, and never expected their garden would take out a category. “We nearly fell off our chairs when they announced us the winners of the small garden section,” she said. “We had no idea that our garden was being judged until Elaine Renall, a committee member came to our door and invited us to a morning tea. “So, we are really chuffed and delighted at the unexpected win.” Heather’s advice for other keen gardeners was to “keep it tidy, plant pops of colour, and collect water off your roof if you can”.

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MAYORAL UPDATE

BEING FIRE SAFE Here is some advice from the Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Visit their website wrfd.org.nz for more fire safety tips and fire restrictions over the summer break. CREATING A DEFENSIBLE SPACE PRIORITY ZONE 1 – Create a non-flammable zone around your house 1-2m wide. Rocks are good, bark is not. Create a defensible area or safe zone. Convert to lawn and or low flammable species. Remove lower branches of shrubs and trees, waste and combustible debris.

INSURANCE Any fires you light, be it camp fires, cooking fires, braziers or rubbish fires, controlled burns are your responsibility. You could be liable for costs associated with an escaped fire in a rural area. Make sure you have fire insurance – including appropriate cover for rural fires.

PRIORITY ZONE 2 – Remove trees and scrub to allow the trees that remain to be evenly spaced so they don’t touch. PRIORITY ZONE 3 – Prune all large trees and remove all branches at least 2 metres from the ground. Thin sub-canopy trees, cut down dead or dying trees and remove overhanging branches that are close to power lines.

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Ensure your driveway is accessible for a fire appliance – a minimum clearance of 4m wide, 4m high and adequate turning space.

WATER CONSERVATION This is a reminder that SWDC has water restrictions on all year with alternate day watering. As we go into the summer months, please can you manage your water use and use it wisely. WATER FOR GARDENS Councils Water Conservation Policy allows watering of gardens on alternate days only throughout the year. The policy permits odd numbered properties (or fire number) to water on odd numbered dates and even numbered properties (or fire numbers) to water on even dates.

SOUTH WAIRARAPA WATER REPORT

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Safe drinking-water, available to everyone, is a fundamental requirement for public health. The Drinking Water Standards New Zealand (NZDWS) defines the minimum standards for drinking-water in New Zealand. These standards attempt to protect public health, minimise unnecessary monitoring and ensure they are appropriate for large and small, publicly and privately owned water supplies. Following recent contamination of the Havelock North water supply Local Authorities around the country have been reviewing their potable water supply systems to ensure all requirements are being met and suitable preventative measures are in place. SWDC operates three separate water treatment plants (WTP) for the main towns within the district; these are Featherston, Greytown, Martinborough, and Pirinoa. This includes the reticulation systems in Featherston, Greytown, Martinborough, but the reticulation in Pirinoa is community-owned. In total across the three supplies, there are 3939 connections to the system with a further 259 properties that can connect. The plants are operated to the approved Water Safety Plans as required by the NZDWS, except for Pirinoa, which does not have a plan due to the size of the community. The Pirinoa supply is managed in the same manner as those supplies that do have a Water Safety Plan.

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POOLS 2017/18 SEASON Open from Saturday 2 December 2017 to Sunday 18 March 2018 All pools are closed on Christmas Day. FEATHERSTON POOL - Johnston Street, Featherston MARTINBOROUGH POOL - 1-13 Princess Street, Martinborough GREYTOWN POOL - 11-55 Kuratawhiti Street, Greytown

OPENING HOURS DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS: Saturday to Thursday 1:00pm – 5:30pm Friday 1:00pm – 7:30pm There is NO CHARGE for admission for adults or children at all three South Wairarapa District Council pools NOTE: Children under eight years of age must be actively supervised by a responsible person 16 years old or over at all South Wairarapa District Council pools.

HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS The team at the South Wairarapa District Council wishes you all a Happy Christmas and enjoyable New Year. The council offices in Martinborough and the Martinborough, Greytown and Featherston libraries will close at midday Friday 22

December and will re-open on Tuesday 3 January 2018. For urgent enquiries phone 06 306 9611, during our close down period this number will be manned twenty four seven.

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Welcoming a Christmas star Nick Sault Sky Watch

I promised a Christmas star this week. It won’t be the one that the three kings followed, but rather it is our own star, Sol. The reason I call it a Christmas star is that this coming seven days is not only a Christmas week, but summer solstice week. Our star reaches its highest point in the sky on 21/22 December, giving us the longest daylight of the year. So, I thought it time to tell you a few things about our star that are not often published. There’s a lot of pressure for the world to utilise solar power. And why not? It is reckoned that the Earth receives more energy from the sun in one hour than the whole world uses in a year. Staggering as that sounds, it is the tiniest fraction of the sun’s total outpourings. Most of the sun’s energy goes everywhere else but the Earth. In fact, only a two-billionth of its energy heads towards us. That is because from the sun’s viewpoint, the Earth, at 150 million of so kilometres away, is just a speck, and occupies just a two-billionth of the sun’s total sky. It does give some appreciation of the immense size and power of our star. Imagine if we could utilise some of that energy that seems to go everywhere and nowhere in space. It is also an incredibly stable star,

The planets and larger moons to scale with the Sun.

otherwise we would not be here. However, the sun’s energy output does vary fractionally, and some of those variations seem to coincide with its sunspot activity. Sunspots come and go over an 11-year cycle, totally unexplained by the boffins. On average, global temperatures fall a fraction of a degree when the sunspot count is low. However, there was a period in the 17th century called the Maunder Minimum when sunspots disappeared for several cycles, while the world went through a

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period called the Little Ice Age. Global temperatures fell by a couple of degrees – enough to cause crop failures, famine and disease all over the civilised world. It is hard to appreciate the size of the sun. At 1.3 million times the size of the Earth, it is also more than 1000 times the size of all its planets put together. That is sometimes hard to visualise when you see them compared in pictures, because we tend not to see objects threedimensionally.

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MASTERTON RIVER LEVELS ARE LOW, SO WATER RESTRICTIONS ARE IN PLACE. All sprinkling in Masterton urban area (except hand held hoses) will be restricted to alternate days i.e. even house numbers on even calendar days and odd house numbers on odd calendar days. See mstn.govt.nz for more details

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Positive start to screening Almost 40 Wairarapa people have accessed early intervention since a free bowel screening initiative was launched in July. Every year more than 3,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and more than 1,200 die from it. When the free screening was introduced in Wairarapa, nearly 1700 people aged between 65 and 74 were invited to take part in the first three months and almost 70 percent of those invited chose to participate. Wairarapa District Health Board communications manager Anna Cardno said that of all the kits returned, 39 so far had tested positive, and because of the screening programme these people are now able to be assessed and have the appropriate procedures. Many of them are now on a regular surveillance programme following the removal of growths. Martinborough’s Trevor Hawkins was one of the very first to take up Wairarapa’s screening programme. He found the bowel screening test “super easy” and quick. “It was all pretty clear though, and not hard to work out what to do,” he said. “I have had a lot of mates, people I know die from cancer. “We owe it to the people we love to keep ourselves healthy.” Trevor’s advice for anyone receiving a bowel screening invitation in the mail was to not be ashamed to do it – “just get off your bum and get it done”. Gillian Hicks of Carterton knew all about the bowel screening before her invitation arrived. As secretary of Diabetes Wairarapa, she knows how important it is to be informed and be alert to your own health conditions. She found the bowel screening test easy to do and has recommended it to many

I have had a lot of mates, people I know die from cancer. We owe it to the people we love to keep ourselves healthy. since doing it herself. “When you get it, do it,” she said. “It is so simple and it gives you the opportunity to find out if you have bowel cancer, so why wouldn’t you? “If you find out early, it is easy to treat and life goes on. If you don’t, it’s just too late.” Bowel cancer often has no symptoms but regular screening can help detect it at an early stage, when it can be more

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18-24 December 2017: Weekdays, 2pm-6pm Weekends, 10am-6pm 26 December 2017- 2 February 2018: Everyday, 10am-6pm 3 February-11 March 2018: Weekdays, 2pm-6pm Weekends, 10am-6pm Christmas Day -Closed Boxing Day and New Years Day, 12-6pm

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A very Wairarapa Christmas Ra Smith A mokopuna of Wairarapa I am writing this on the night of rain, the first such night in six weeks. The weather this year has reminded me of the 70s when I was a teenager, hot. I joke that this was when I learnt to pray from a Native American perspective because it was associated with a rain dance. If successful I would get a day off from the shearing sheds. It didn’t rain. Christmas meant more than work, it meant whanau. It was whanau at the beach. It was whanau in the shearing shed. It was whanau on our traditional lands. It was whanau around Nanny’s Christmas table. My Nanny was famous amongst her whanau for her table settings and her cooking at Christmas. The gifting of the table was an extension of the presents we, her mokopuna, received earlier in hand made, lovingly tailored clothes. The vegetables included kamo kamo and sweet corn, all fresh. There were other discoveries like the twenty-cent steam puddings, that might be a health hazard now because of the small coins, but you couldn’t miss the old coins. Then there were the Te Whiti cherry plums and Poupou, or grandfather’s fresh

cream from his cows. At Nanny’s tangi, or funeral, we set the tables in the pattern she had given us every Christmas. Does anyone else have that aunty who is the coolest aunty? That was my Aunty Michelle. She made our holidays an adventure from her home in Tinui. Every stream was an undiscovered trail that needed respect and care, her health and safety plan. There was no television, but the board games were times for us to talk, usually about what happened during the day, but sometimes about our dreams. I swear my education in mathematics started in monopoly and this led on to university. There was also the strategy behind playing cards that has helped in negotiating all types of things. All of the fun of games though was built on the fun of work. Aunty Michelle is only seven years older than me, but she will always be my aunty, the coolest aunty. The Wairarapa way at Christmas is family. There are plenty of places to enjoy family time in rivers, at beaches, along pathways in the hills and around tables. In quiet moments, in the most beautiful city, in the most beautiful small town, Wairarapa province is my holiday capital.

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A royal reopening for hotel HAYLEY GASTMEIER

Kiwiana, heritage, steam punk and luxury have merged at one of Featherston’s most loved historic buildings, which is set to reopen today. In all its glory, The Royal Hotel will be back in business after an extensive twoyear makeover. Owners Rob Allen and Janelle Harrington bought the prominent Revans St building when it came up for sale in 2015. The couple has put in considerable eﬀort to ensure the hotel reﬂects both its own roots, and the history of the town. Inspired by the town’s rail history, the hotel has tapped into the steam punk genre, while also embracing the coming together of Maori and Pakeha, as well as the town’s military history. The hotel’s 12 upstairs bedrooms each have its own “personality”, themed on a unique character. Most have elegant ensuites, in which the basins have been cleverly crafted with vintage sewing machine bases. The largest room “belongs” to King Tawhiao, who was leader of the Waikato tribes and was the

second Maori King. Other rooms are themed after Victorian writers, such as Jules Verne (author of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea), classic children’s books, and inspiring people of the past, such as Meri Te Tai Mangakahia, a campaigner for women’s suﬀrage in New Zealand. Ms Harrington said the hotel had been at the heart of Featherston since not long after the town was founded, and locals felt they owned it. The couple wanted to ensure residents invested in the building were well served, by incorporating into the design Featherston’s character and iconic features — the Fell locomotive engine, the Rimutaka incline and rail trail cycle way, the Featherston Military Training Camp, and the Booktown status. “A way to pull that together was to have

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A look into one of The Royal Hotel’s rooms.

a steampunk theme,” Ms Harrington said. “We wanted to add this feeling of frontier . . . where the sort of people that had been here were adventurous, rebels and explorers.” The Royal Hotel was ﬁrst built in 1868 and opened the following year. The large two-storey building was extensively damaged by ﬁre a few years later and was rebuilt in 1893. The couple fell in love with the “grand old lady”, regularly driving past it on their return to Lacewood at Tuhitarata Estate, their wedding venue at Kahutara. Ms Harrington said their two venues were roughly from the same era and would complement each other, with the newly restored hotel boosting accommodation capacity for wedding guests. And having a full-time chef running the Royal’s kitchen meant they could now cater all weddings themselves. The Royal Hotel will be open late, seven

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days a week, serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner. Argentinian chef Dante Moren has spent months getting to know Wairarapa suppliers and producers, from where all ingredients will be purchased for the menu that was “designed around local, wild meat and local produce”. Craft beers and Wairarapa wine will be served at the bar. Mr Allen said the venue would cater for small weddings, conferences and private functions. Complex woodwork features, crafted by local man David Reynolds, were one of the highlights inside the building, he said. Ms Harrington said the aim was to “capture history” and the “many inspiring stories” of early New Zealand. “When people come inside we want them to feel like they’ve walked into a big, old house that’s serviced especially for them.”

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DHB nurses graduate This month marked the graduation of Wairarapa District Health Board’s Nurse Entry to Practice (NETP) and Nurse Entry to Specialist Practice (NESP) team. From left, NETP graduates Tania Corlett Gaylor, Hayley Kumar, Dave Gardiner, Emma Aldworth, Emma Peters, Rosetta Tait, Yasmin Sweeney and NESP graduate, Teresa Martin. Front: Amy Hirst (NETP). Professional Development Recognition Programme (PDRP) certiﬁcates were

also presented. Gaining PDRP Expert were: Fiona Cundy, Olivia Bailey-Rotman, Karen Hoodless, Paula Nilsson. PDRP Proﬁcient recipients were: Rita Onosa, Lorelai Olafson, Fiona Fliss, Lou How, Sally Fahey, Karen Jamieson, Ange Williams, Alex O’Donnell, Ana Whiteacre-Burt, Greer Crawley, Melanie Quinn, Maria Jacquiery, Kristin Hodgins, Geraldine Godden.

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Southern towns celebrate Greytown and Martinborough celebrated the festive season on the weekend with well-attended Christmas parades. It was a hot Kiwi summer’s day for both events, with Greytown’s taking place around midday, and Martinborough’s scheduled for the early evening – afterall Santa needed plenty of time to travel between events. Wairarapa Times-Age photographer Jade Cvetkov snapped the action in Greytown.

Greytown’s fire brigade led the way.

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Old farm machinery was a favourite.

Santa Claus came to town.

The Greytown Rugby Football Club was out in full force.

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That business being personal chef services - catering at private parties, weddings, embassy functions and work dos. Ant’s customers get to relax with their guests while he serves up their bespoke menu - “ and no dishes for you to do at the end of the night” - promises Ant.

Or you can purchase whole cakes and tarts which make an ideal present or contribution to a special occasion, like Sweet & Salty tart (apple, walnuts and jam), pear and dark chocolate cake, and rainbow cake (cream and pineapple pan di spagna). For a divinely “dolc e” ÿ nish, Elisa serves authentic Italian-style ice cream from Gelato Roma, a Nelson-based business started by Italians.

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The “salty” component comprises the sort of meals you would expect to ÿ nd in any Italian home - lasagna, parmigiana, cannelloni, gnocchi and a “pot of the day” which might be chicken cacciatore, meat balls in tomato sauce, pork sausage and beans, or some other dish, with Elisa varying these from day to day. Portions can be for one or a whole family and Elisa’s growing following of commuters often place their order in advance. There’s also ÿ nger food like the pizza and focaccia slices.

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“I wanted to take people on a journey through places and ˜ avours I’ve discovered over my 25 years as a chef,” Ant explains. It’s a far cry from the hectic 50 staff kitchen he started his career in at the Michelinstarred Connaught Hotel in London.

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New principal at Rathkeale’s helm It will be an emotional goodbye when principal Willy Kersten leaves Rathkeale College at the end of Term 1 next year, but his replacement brings plenty of experience. The Rathkeale College Board of Trustees and the Trinity Schools Trust Board have announced the appointment of current Feilding High School principal, Martin O’Grady, as the man who will take over at Rathkeale in Term 2 of next year. Board of Trustees chair, George Murdoch, said they were impressed with Mr O’Grady’s personal and interpersonal skills. “He has a genuine passion for developing students into young adults who will contribute positively to society and our community in the future, and he will be a strong leader and role model for staff and students. “His recent experience in coeducational schools will ensure that we can continue to enhance our Senior College offering. “He is looking forward to creating a personal connection with all staff and students at Rathkeale College next year.” Prior to his time at Feilding High School Mr O’Grady was principal of Karamu High School in Hastings for eight years. He has also taught at Hastings Boys’ High School (eight years) and Lindisfarne College (12 years), where he progressed to head of senior boarding and assistant principal. Mr O’Grady grew up on a family farm at Kotemaori in Northern Hawke’s Bay and attended high school in Wairoa.

Rathkeale College’s new principal from Term 2 next year, Martin O’Grady.

He initially completed a Bachelor of Agriculture at Massey University, followed by his Post-Grad Diploma of Teaching at Palmerston North Teachers College. He has since completed a Post-Grad Diploma in Educational Administration and Leadership and in 2014 he was the recipient of the NEiTA National Excellence in Educational Leadership Award. Mr O’Grady is a member of the Ministry of Education’s Schools Property Reference Group and is a Justice of the Peace. He is married to Sara, a kindergarten

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teacher and they have two children – Georgia who is an intermediate teacher in Wellington, and Sam who has just finished his third year of law at Victoria University in Wellington. Trinity Schools Trust Board chairwoman, Denise Beazley, said the number, and calibre, of the applicants for the position was testament to the hard work of Willy Kersten, the Board of Trustees and the Rathkeale staff over recent years.

Good health! Kia ora! The Burridge family gifted an assortment of all things beery: handsome bottles with their original contents, stacks of vintage coasters, an elegant microscope used in the Burridge & Son Eagle Brewery which operated in Masterton until 1954. And what an astonishingly cheery box! This is held in the Collection of Aratoi.

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Juniors celebrated Wairarapa College 2017 Junior Dux Grace Hancox, left, and Mika Trophy winner Anisha Satya. PHOTO/SUZANNE OLIVER

Wairarapa College’s busy and varied year has drawn to a close with the junior school’s achievements rewarded and recognised at the annual prizegiving last week. Silver and Gold LEAD certiﬁcates were awarded to students who had consistently demonstrated the college’s LEAD values in a number of subjects. First and second in each Year 9 core class and Year 10 core and option classes were also recognised. The audience was welcomed by the junior kapa group and entertained by Year 9 and 10 bands and singers the junior girls’ choir. Junior Dux was awarded to Year 10

student Grace Hancox while Anisha Satya was awarded the Mika Trophy for greatest contribution to school life in Years 9 and 10. Year 10 Kobe Edge won Junior Sportsman of the Year and Year 9 Siena Cockburn won the Junior Sportswoman of the Year, both particularly for their success in swimming and athletics. 2017 Head Girl Stephanie AndrewsPaul and Head Boy Isaac Bracewell also addressed the junior student body in their last oﬃcial engagement of the year encouraging the junior school to take every opportunity given and to be proud of who they are.

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Crash victim: 10 years on The split second that Susan Keast fell asleep behind the wheel changed life as she knew it forever. A decade after the crash that shocked the small Featherston community, Wairarapa Times-Age reporter Beckie Wilson chats to Mrs Keast as she re˜ ects on her miraculous survival.

Life hasn’t been smooth sailing for crash survivor Susan Keast, but a decade after her ute went oﬀ the road, and left her impaled by a steel pipe, being alive was the greatest gift, she said. On December 11, 2007, Mrs Keast, a dairy farmer, was travelling back from Masterton along State Highway 2 at Tauherenikau when she fell asleep at the wheel and crashed. The late afternoon crash left her with a broken pelvis, leg and hip as well as extensive muscle and tissue damage after the pipe entered her left hip and exited her buttock. She also lost the sight in her left eye after being hit by the rear view mirror. She underwent three hours of emergency surgery at Wairarapa Hospital, involving three surgical specialists, to remove the pipe. Mrs Keast still remembers the day of the crash, but said she doesn’t think back on the crash very often. “I went to sleep at the wheel.. “There’s a gentle curve coming onto

the bridge, I went in between the hotel and the house – there was a guard rail, it was just a hunk of pipe to protect the house from people like me,” she said. Mrs Keast does not remember the impact of the crash, but said she awoke straight after. “I couldn’t figure out how I wasn’t getting out, but of course I was stopped by this piece of pipe.” “They cut [the pipe] off at the front and then behind me… they got me out with the pipe in me, and then put me in the ambulance,” she said. While she was conscious the whole time, she does not remember the pain as the adrenaline and shock had already kicked in. Mrs Keast admitted she was very lucky to be alive, but life “hasn’t been a picnic”. Since the crash she has been under the knife about 12 times – “it is very hard to keep track of all the operations”. After learning to walk again and readjusting back to life on the farm, she was up on her feet and gardening, she said. But about three years later, she had a hip replacement, which caused a lot of difficulties. She also has to wear a shoe with a thicker sole for better balance, but still has trouble walking. Despite everything Mrs Keast had been through since the crash, including the death of her late husband Ivan, she had never wanted to give up, she said. “It hasn’t been a picnic for the family either, it’s been hard for them . . . it’s just been a struggle.” She relies mostly on her daughter, Heather, and a carer who comes in regularly. “I can’t do all those sorts of things I

They cut [the pipe] o˜ at the front and then behind me… they got me out with the pipe in me, and then put me in the ambulance. could have done, but being alive is the greatest thing, it’s a miracle really.” “I’m meant to be here I guess.” Mrs Keast has not driven since the day of the crash. Featherston fire chief Colin McKenna and his crew were the first emergency service to arrive at the scene. He remembers arriving, thinking it was “just a motor vehicle accident”. “There was a bit of smoke coming out from the motor, and so we had to extinguish a little fire under the motor.

“I remember getting on the radio, and saying how far away was the ambulance, I desperately need help here,” he said. Mr McKenna said everyone who attended the crash were amazed that Mrs Keast survived it. Even after all his years since as a firefighter he will never forget the crash. “I’ve got to say, it was a pretty horrific type of thing to see, somebody who had been impaled on a pipe. It was definitely a first for me and the only one I’ve seen like that,” he said.

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Uniforms to improve youth mana

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HAYLEY GASTMEIER South Wairarapa school children’s “mana” would be improved with a uniform jersey to wear to sporting and academic events. That’s according to the Greytown School Board chairman, Alistair Plimmer, who addressed South Wairarapa District Council (SWDC) at its meeting last week. Mr Plimmer said when pupils were selected to represent the district in interschool competitions, they were often the only ones without a uniform, which was “quite embarrassing” for the children. “To me that’s a disgrace. “There’s no mana for these kids, there’s no recognition for representing this district.” He said no council funds were requested, just a design that schools could use which would identify them. It was about giving the children credibility and recognition for their achievements, said Mr Plimmer, who is on the South Wairarapa sports cluster group. He said being identifiable would increase the number of opportunities presented to the pupils. Former South Featherston School pupil, councillor Dayle Harwood said a

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uniform was “a great idea” and would give the district a presence outside the area. Mayor Viv Napier said principals she had spoken to supported the move. Councillor Lee Carter suggested the children played a part in the design process. However, Mr Plimmer said it could get messy with the towns’ different colours and would be easier for council to control the project. Now that the proposed council amalgamation had been ditched, Deputy Mayor Brian Jephson said a new logo for the SWDC was on the table, and discussions around this could perhaps incorporate ideas for the school uniform.

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Local artists’ talents shine A crowd of nearly 200 people filled Aratoi Museum of Art and History in Masterton to welcome in the 10th Wairarapa Art Review last week. The selected exhibition, held every two years since 1999, is open to all artists living in the Wairarapa region, and highlights the variety and high standard of work being produced. For the 2017 Review, 86 entries were received, and 57 works selected; the selector for the 2017 Wairarapa Art Review was art critic, writer, and curator Mark Amery. Amery has served as Director of Playmarket and was part of the curatorial team at City Gallery Wellington. He has been active in Masterton over the past year through the Our Future Masterton / Urban Dream Brokerage, which is part of the public art programme Letting Space, which he co-curates. Amery said the biennial exhibition was “testament to the diversity and distinctive character of Wairarapa”. “I wanted to show that range,” he said. “I think it speaks to something of the determined character, influence of the environment, and the care of the people. “You’ll also see no lack of quirks and interest in surrealist bents and a down to earth sense of humour.” Award winners included Sam Ludden, Sam Duckor-Jones, Audrey Hall, and Stephen Lawrie. A People’s Choice Award will also be announced on February 18, the closing day

of the exhibition at Aratoi. Amery said Ludden’s work, “Cumec Unit”, had a muscular energy – “a collective weave, which feels emblematic of the Wairarapa”. “It’s fierce too, it has an aggressive almost industrial churning energy that asks for change,” he said. Ludden has become known for his tuna sculpture but in this work, a thrashing turning basket of whipping heads and tails, they have become something “sculpturally powerful”. Ludden was awarded the Rosewood Premier Award, worth $2000. Aratoi Museum Director Susanna Shadbolt said the diversity of work entered this year spoke of the skills of the artists in Wairarapa, and Aratoi was pleased to be able to exhibit such a fine selection. Materials in the 86 entries included ceramics, damar resin, encaustic beeswax, etching, flax, gold, ink, kimono silk, kwila, LED, lightbox, pastel, pen, photography, porcelain, raku, silver, watercolour, wire, wood turning, and oil/acrylic on aluminium, board, canvas, linen, paper, and wood. The Friends of Aratoi, a 450-strong membership organisation that supports the Museum, makes a major contribution to the Review, finding sponsors, liaising with the contributing artists, and assisting with all the work behind the scenes. Upon learning that one of the selected artists is deaf, as is her partner, the Friends arranged for a sign language

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interpreter to be available at the public opening to ensure inclusiveness. The 2017 Wairarapa Art Review exhibition continues at Aratoi until February 18, after which the five awardwinning pieces will be exhibited at Ventana Creative Collective in Martinborough, from February 23 to March 11. Ventana Director Auriga Martin said she was “looking forward to showcasing the winning pieces from the Review next year. “It’s great to connect with our local art network and co-host an event with Aratoi.”

Sam Ludden’s winning artwork, “Cumec Unit”. PHOTO/SAM LUDDEN

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Open Christmas Letter to the valued Tenants of Trust House Housing DEAR TENANT, Thank you for renting from Trust House Housing. The rental team of Karen, Ray, Nadine and myself would like to wish all our valued tenants a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. In the past year we have invested more money than ever into our housing properties. This has been achieved by replacing open fires with heat pumps, installing insulation and redecoration. Currently we are carrying out a survey to see what our tenants feel about the services we offer, from the condition and security of your home, through to our repairs and maintenance regime and the perceived value for money. We are looking for honest feedback, so we have made it completely anonymous. If we don’t know what needs to be fixed we cannot fix it! We are also looking at wrap-around services as part of this survey, what you require and how we can help you access them. Once again your feedback is very important.

In the year ahead we will be working towards sustaining tenancies; keeping our tenants in their homes. We will continue to advocate for our tenants with the Income Related Rent being available to eligible new tenants. The decision to do this is one that is led by the Government, not Trust House. We have begun the process of distributing Christmas presents to our tenants. We will only deliver to tenants who are in their properties when we call as we want to ensure that you receive them. If you do not receive your gift, please drop into our office at 6 Queen Street, Masterton to collect. Hopefully Christmas will be a peaceful, stress free time for all. However, we do know that emergencies can occur that require attention from our contractors. As usual, there will be a staff member on call to respond to emergencies. Our contractors will also be available, so I ask that any calls made during the Christmas and New Year period are for emergencies only to allow them time with their families. I would also like to take time to thank my staff for all the work they do in what can be difficult and stressful circumstances.

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When is drought, a drought? BECKIE WILSON As the areas considered ‘in drought’ across Wairarapa continues to expand, it will take longer than the past six weeks of hot dry weather for district councils to declare region-wide drought. The areas of meteorological drought in the region had expanded over the past two days reaching western Carterton and Masterton, and all South Wairarapa except for the far south east, according to NIWA. While the Ministry of Primary Industries [MPI] does not declare a drought at a localised level, it is up to local councils to acknowledge a drought for the communities. Wairarapa’s three district councils have acknowledged the pressure on river levels, and the stress of the dry weather on rural communities, but have not ‘declared drought’. Masterton District Council assets and operations manager David Hopman said the council would acknowledge a state of drought “if that is the reality”. Carterton District Mayor John Booth said the council acknowledged the “dire state of the district” and was prepared to act swiftly if the situation changed. South Wairarapa District Council chief executive Paul Crimp said, “we are not at a stage where any response, to any dry weather conditions, is appropriate”. East Coast Rural Support Trust Wairarapa chair and Te Whiti farmer Neil McLaren said Wairarapa had become “dry in a hurry”. “Because it has occurred so early after a poor spring, there is no build-up of feed, so the pressure will come on sooner than it normally would in a drought,” he said. “In saying that, declaring a drought

The dry state on Mary and Maurice Tipoki’s Lake Ferry farm. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

doesn’t mean anything . . . there is no real ﬁnancial incentive declaring a drought.” For the bulk of farmers, such a declaration did not mean anything other than the government’s acknowledgment of the serious situation, he said. “The thing that hurts a bit is that the sale price for produce is very good in the export market but it’s not returning that on the store market.

“There will be a ﬁnancial cost for the store farmers this year.” Mr McLaren remembered the 1977-78 drought as the only other early dry start to season. While it was still early days, there was a couple of months before any decision, if any, would be made on the government’s acknowledgement of drought, he said. “If we get early autumn rains, then

things won’t be too bad. “But if we don’t get them until the end of April-May, then that will have a major impact.” MPI resource policy director Kate Hellstrom said the ministry’s role was to identify the impacts of drought and to classify it as a localised, medium or largescale adverse event. Wairarapa remained a ‘watching brief’.

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Ewe must be joking – ﬁve lambs COUNTRY LIVESTOCK

FOR WEEK ENDING DECEMBER 15, BY IAN HICKS Mike Wallace with a poll dorset ewe and her triplets – ÿ ve months after lambing with twins.

BECKIE WILSON Until a few weeks ago, Mike Wallace had never heard of a sheep lambing twice in one year. But when one of his ewes gave birth to triplets, only ﬁve months after having twins, everything changed for the Masterton farmer. “It’s not something I’ve seen before, and here we are on a bloody hobby farm and these things pop out,” he said. Mr Wallace admitted he “hadn’t taken much notice” of his four-year-old poll dorset super-ewe after she lambed in June with twins. But after he weaned the twins on October 30 – selling them for $140 each – and she lambed with triplets on November 30, he realised she was no average ewe.

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The poll dorset breed was known for cycling early, with a sheep gestation period typically being five months and five days, he said. At lambing time, Mr Wallace ran his 50 ewes in the same paddock as two rams. “But she must have cycled again straight away, so she would have gotten in lamb a week or two after lambing. “For me, I’ve never seen a sheep lamb twice in one year, let alone have five.” Mr Wallace has worked on sheep stations all his life, and had never seen anything like it before. He said she was a “really good mum” for the twins, and for her two-week-old triplets. She bred with a south Suffolk/poll dorset cross ram whose mother weighed

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around 140kg — most ewes weigh around 60kg. Mr Wallace was thinking of keeping the female triplets, “just to see what’s going on”. At recent sales, Mr Wallace chatted to local farmers and none had seen it before. He is interested to see if any other farmers had experienced the same situation. While Mr Wallace downsized to a 14acre “hobby” farm about three years ago, he has had prime scanning percentages. “This is the second year that I have had 100 per cent in twins, there’s no mistake.” The poll dorset genetics include high lambing percentage and at times producing out of season lambs, according to New Zealand Sheep Association website.

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Decorating a 420m2 house would be a huge undertaking, but Featherston’s Hilary Kendall didn’t let that get in the way of her Christmas spirit. For the past 10 years, Mrs Kendall and her family had been displaying Christmas lights at their previous home in Plimmerton. She said this year’s Christmas light display at her new home at Tudor House was her “gift for Featherston.” “This is our way of giving back to Featherston because we feel so lucky to have moved into such an awesome community.” When you first enter the property, you are welcomed by a large lit up Christmas tree, which Mrs Kendall said she purchased from the retired couple who previously hosted the popular Norfolk Rd light display. Her impressive set-up also includes a large area devoted to a nativity scene made entirely out of lights, which was a new addition to her collection. She said she started setting up the

This is our way of giving back to Featherston because we feel so lucky to have moved into such an awesome community. decorations a month ago because the new house layout had proven tricky, but decided to go all out this year because they absolutely loved Featherston and the joy the community had given them. Mrs Kendall hoped everyone would feel welcome to come onto her property to enjoy the lights and even hosts a free sausage sizzle on Friday nights. “Now the kids are finishing school we are going to up the ante and have some fun with them.”

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Vintage rally to return

A rare Foden steam wagon will make its return to the Wairarapa after an almost 60-year absence. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

In February 2018, visitors to the Wairarapa can discover how wheat was harvested 100 years ago with man power and horse power at the Wairarapa Vintage Machinery Club’s Harvest Rally. This fun, family-friendly event held every four years, is being staged over Waitangi Weekend 2018 (February 3 and 4) at the Clareville Showgrounds. Mike Slater, vice-president of the Wairarapa Vintage Machinery Club and convenor of the Harvest Rally, said the two-day event would be a celebration of yester-year. People could see magniﬁcent draft horses harvesting a wheat crop with a binder and see the 1890 Clayton Shuttleworth mill working. There would also be static and working displays of vintage machinery, a showcase of local crafts and, at the conclusion of

each day, a spectacular grand finale display with vintage fire engines. Food and drinks will also available on site. “This event is only held every four years and attracts people from all around New Zealand,” Mr Slater said. “It’s terrific to see and gives people a fascinating glimpse into our past and how things used to be harvested and how machinery used to work. “It’s a real celebration of yester-year.” The star attraction of the show would be the rare Foden steam wagon, which would make its return to the Wairarapa after an almost 60-year absence. The six-ton, C-type Foden Steam Wagon has a four and a half nominal horse power compound engine and three-way hydraulic hoist, meaning the deck can tip backwards and sideways.

Harvest Rally horses.

It used to be a familiar sight on Wairarapa roads and was last seen in the region in 1954 when it was driven in the “Parade of the Ages” during Masterton’s Centennial.

However, as part of the Vintage Harvest Rally, the wagon which has been completely restored and painted bright yellow will be brought back to the region by its current owner Allan Familton, who lives in the South Island. “I’m really excited about bringing the wagon back home and can imagine the response from people attending the Rally will be incredible,” Mr Familton said. “Those of a certain generation may remember seeing this when it was based out of Cornwall Street in Masterton between 1925 to 1958, and may even have photos in their albums at home of it at various street parades. “It’s a rare piece of machinery – in fact the only working one of its type in New Zealand.”

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Facing the future For this week’s Wai Write, Blairlogie Writer’s Group member Enid Meyer tells the story of a woman faced with the decision to move to a rest home. Faith shook the last of the wheat from the bag into the billy. Would she bother to buy some more? It was a hard question. “If Mary has her way you will get your heads wrung”, she told the hens as they pecked at the wheat she threw onto the ground. The old lady lifted the cover of the nestbox to collect the eggs and was pleased to see there were four lovely brown beauties in the straw. “Now all I have to do is get myself home,” she thought as she made her way through the slippery ground to latch onto her walker. “Ah that’s better,” she thought. She hung the billy on the handle and pushed the walker towards the doorway of her house. “Now I only have to go up the ramp,” she told herself as she walked forward. Keeping her hand on the hand-rail Faith moved along carefully and was greeted by her cat.

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wind’s a bit cold.” “Yes I’ll get one. I would have put it on but I can’t get my arm into the sleeves. Well not easily anyway. You can go and look in the top drawer for my blue one, if you don’t mind.” She watched as Mary went to do her bidding. It was so easy for her to move about, “I expect she still does Yoga or the gym,” Faith mused. Mary helped Faith into the garment and asked again if she was ready. “As ready as I’ll ever be.” said Faith. “Which home are we going to today? Carterton or Masterton?” Mary smiled as her mother said the dreaded word ‘home’. “Look Mum we are only going to look at them. You are not being left there today. You will have months or years to make up your mind, but you do need to make some arrangements with the places you like best. All right?” “Yes, I know. It’s still hard. But I will decide as soon as I make up my mind.” Faith laughed. “That’s a bit Irish isn’t it. Can we go somewhere for lunch on the way home?” “Of course. That’s also on the agenda.” It was going to be ‘a hard day’s night’ for sure, “But has to be done,” thought Mary as she took a deep breath. “I’ll put your walker in the car, after you’re settled and we’ll be oﬀ.”

“Shoo! Get away,” she said. “You’ll trip me up.” Pussy took the hint and went through the open doorway ahead of her, jumped onto the arm-chair and settled down for a sleep. Faith entered the kitchen and laid the eggs in to the waiting dish. “I might have one for breakfast,” she thought as she looked at the clock. “Eight, well that’s all right. Still plenty of time to boil an egg.” Breakfast was soon over and Faith went to dress for the outing her daughter had planned for today. Her best dress was a bit big for her as she was losing weight. It would have to do. It was the only one she could get into with her sore arms and joints. “The girls are right,” she thought. “I need to make up my mind, but I don’t won’t to leave my home. “Ive been here for forty years now. Such a lot of memories. “Would I like to be in a Villa with my own things around me? I suppose that would be okay. There are so many things to decide.” The sound of a car door closing told Faith that her daughter had arrived. “Now to face the music,” she thought. “Are you ready Mum?” asked Mary as she came into the kitchen. “You might need a cardigan. The

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In the 13TH century, in France, Germany, and particularly Italy under the influence of Francis of Assisi, a strong tradition of popular Christmas songs in regional native languages developed. Christmas carols in English first appear in a 1426 work of John Awdlay, a Shropshire chaplain who lists 25 “caroles of Cristemas”, probably sung by groups of ‘wassailers’, who went from house to house. Many carols which have gained popularity today were printed in Piae Cantiones, a collection of late medieval Latin songs which was first published in 1582.

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Early Latin forms of carols such as “Christ was born on Christmas Day”, “Good Christian Men, Rejoice” and “Good King Wenceslas” can be found in this book.

Carols gained in popularity after the Reformation in countries where Protestant churches gained prominence as reformers like Martin Luther authored carols and encouraged their use in worship. The publication of Christmas music books in the 19th century helped to widen the popular appeal of carols. The first appearance in print of “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”, “The First Noel”, “I Saw Three Ships” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” was in Christmas Carols Ancient and Modern (1833) by William Sandys. The publication in 1871 of Christmas Carols, New and Old by Henry Ramsden Bramley and Sir John Stainer was a significant contribution to a revival of carols in Victorian Britain. The Oxford Book of Carols, first published in 1928 by Oxford University Press, was a notably successful collection. Edited by the British composers Martin Shaw and Ralph Vaughan Williams, along with clergyman and author Percy Dearmer, it became a widely used source of carols among choirs and church congregations in Britain. The singing of carols was further popularised when Oxford University Press published one of the most popular carol books in the Englishspeaking world, Carols for Choirs in 1961.

“Adeste Fideles” (“O Come all ye faithful”) appears in its current form in the mid-18th century, although the words may have originated in the 13th century. The origin of the tune is disputed.

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MASTERTON COMMUNITY CHURCH CONTACT (9am - 1pm, Mon - Fri) E office@mcclife.co.nz P 3771598

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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2017 GUIDE

Isla O’Donnell, Eden Lenihan, Kora Apiata, and Matilda Bunny of Lansdowne Kindergarten. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Some Christmas thoughts “He was created of a mother whom He created. He was carried by hands that He formed. He cried in the manger in wordless infancy. He, the Word, without whom all human eloquence is mute.” ~AUGUSTINE “How many observe Christ’s birthday! How few, His precepts!” ~BENJAMIN FRANKLIN “You can never truly enjoy Christmas until you can look up into the Father’s face and tell him you have received his Christmas gift.” ~JOHN R. RICE “Greetings, O favoured one, the Lord is with you!” … Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” ~ ANGEL GABRIEL, LUKE 1:28-33 “The greatest and most momentous fact which the history of the world records is the fact of Christ’s birth.” ~CHARLES H. SPURGEON

“Hark the herald angels sing, “Glory to the new-born king.” Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled! ~CHARLES WESLEY “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.” And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” - LUKE 2:10-12

Lansdowne’s little angels Lansdowne Kindergarten children performed their hearts out at their Christmas concert last week. A large crowd of whanau and friends came along to the concert to watch and support the tamariki. Head teacher Tanya Emerson

said it had taken a lot of practise and dedication from the children and teachers over the past few weeks to bring the performance together. She thanked all the children who came and performed their parts.

Christmas Holiday Hours

A C C O U N TA N T S A N D A D V I S O R S

Xmas Day & Boxing Day: ..... 7am - 10pm 27th & 28th December: ........... 6am - 11pm 29th, 30th & 31st December: ... 6am - 3am New Years Day: .................... 7am - 10pm 2nd January: .......................... 7am - 10pm No Surcharge Normal Hours resume from 3 January Wishing all a Merry Xmas & Happy New Year

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

KITTYCAT REHOMING

33 ‘furever’ homes found KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa has found homes for 33 cats this year. Set up in January 2017 by Lee Priday to find loving homes for stray and abandoned cats, the organisation also rehomes cats for people in difficult circumstances who need to rehome their cats but do not have the resources to do so. Lee was joined in June by Jim and Lynne O’Malley and Angela McNeil and they decided to form a charitable trust. Lee has since won a Kiwibank Local Hero Award – with quite a few other Wairarapa animal rescuers – for stepping up after the SPCA closed in 2015. With stray cats, the organisation is usually contacted by a member of the public who reports a stray cat hanging around their home. Before they can rehome the cat, they try to find its owner. “The first step is to take the cat to our vet to check if its microchipped as well as getting the cat examined to ascertain its sex, age, and desex status,” Lee said. “We then contact all local vets to see if the cat has been reported missing, advertise the cat as Found on Pets on the Net and social media and do leaflet drops in the area. “If no owner comes forward we then get the cat any necessary vet treatment and advertise for a new owner to adopt.” Some of the 33 cats which have been rehomed this year include Sophie, Dream (aka Samson), Snowy, Mister Simba, and Maggie. Here are some of their stories.

Snowy is an extraordinary ex-feral kitten. He was rescued in Hawkes Bay by the ex-owners of Dream aka Samson. They were living in a tent on an orchard, and a deaf, white feral mother cat with four kittens were living nearby. The couple managed to trap two of the kittens – both girls – and took them to a local vet who was going to foster them out to be tamed. Unfortunately the vet decided they were “too wild” and euthanised both of Snowy’s sisters. KRW was called and one of the remaining kittens – Snowy – was transported to Wairarapa to safety. Snowy became tame faster than any other kitten they have worked with. He is now living in Martinborough with his new mum and dad and his name has been changed to Yuki – which in Japanese means ‘snow’. The remaining ginger kitten, Yuki’s brother, has been adopted with his kitty mum by the orchard owner.

ADOPTION WEEKENDS! Thanks to the generous support of Masterton District Council, the SPCA invites you to our adoption weekends at the Masterton Centre.

OPEN FROM 10AM – 4PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY Come and meet animals looking for new loving homes. SEE YOU THERE!

Dream (aka Samson) had to be rehomed earlier this year as his owners were going to become homeless. He got his name because his owner had a dream that a kitten was going to come into her life, and a week later a fourweek-old kitten arrived in their backyard soaking wet and ﬂea-ridden. He found a great home in Masterton with his new dad and his name is now Samson. He is much loved and rules the roost over his two little doggie brothers. KRW will be launching a website in January 2018. This will have a gallery of cats available for adoption and will be much easier for potential adopters to ﬁnd out what kitties need homes.

• KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust no. CC54963.

Donations can be made to their Kiwibank account no. 38 9016 0880672 00.

• The next KittyCat Rehoming update will be featured in the Wairarapa Midweek on January 10, 2018

Carterton Medical Centre

Christmas & New Year’s Hours Monday 25th Dec 2017

CLOSED

Tuesday 26 Dec 2017

CLOSED

Wednesday 27 Dec 2017 9am - 5pm th

Thursday 28th Dec 2017

9am - 5pm

Friday 29 Dec 2017

9am - 5pm

Monday 1st Jan 2018

CLOSED

Tuesday 2nd Jan 2018

CLOSED

Wednesday 3rd Jan 2018

9am - 5pm

Thursday 4 Jan 2018

9am - 5pm

Friday 5 Jan 2018

9am - 5pm

Monday 9 Jan 2018

Resume normal hours

On behalf on the team at Carterton Medical Centre we would like to thank you all for your support for the year 2017 and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in 2018

SPCA MASTERTON CENTRE 299 NGAUMUTAWA ROAD, SOLWAY

Sophie is a beautiful tortoiseshell kitty who was abandoned by her owner. Luckily for her, the next door neighbour befriended Sophie and took over her care. Sophie was adopted to a couple who live in Eketahuna on a lifestyle block. She loves her new home and follows her new mum around the garden.

• Enquiries to Lee on 02108438935 or kittycatrehoming@gmail.com

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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COMMUNITY EVENTS THURSDAY,DECEMBER 21 Twilight Touch Rugby: Featherston Rugby Club casual touch rugby session for all ages and ÿ tness levels, at the clubrooms in Johnston St, teams worked out on the night. Awhi Mai, Awhi Atu: An a° ected by suicide group, meet 7-8pm, at Supporting Families building, 323 Queen St, Masterton. Call Toni Ryan (0247) 367-419. 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 (021) 258-8029. Featherston Muay Thai: (Thai kickboxing) Muay Thai Class, in the Featherston School Hall, 6.30-8pm. Call Kelly (027)211-5702. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 5.30pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shu˜ ers:Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Oasis Network Inc: Free service for all who need advocacy and support for mental health issues and well-being. Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Feldenkrais: 5.45-6.45pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Rupert (027) 585-3822. Yoga: 7.30-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Masterton Taekwon-Do Club: 5.15-6.15pm, Te Runga Scout Den, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Simon O’Hara 3708844. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneÿ ciaries 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 6.308.30pm, ÿ rst ˛ oor, Savage Club Hall, Albert St, Masterton. Plus free drum lessons 6.30-7.30pm on ground ˛ oor. All ages and experience, bring your drum pad and sticks. Chair Yoga: Breath lead movements. The Spot, 365 Queen St, 1.30pm. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Aquarobics: 11am at Lansdowne Village. Pilates: Power 9am, Beginners 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121.

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Judo Classes: Kids (4 to 9) 5-6pm, Cadets (10 to 16) 6-7pm and Seniors (14+) 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Self Defence: Ju Jitsu, 7-8.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. Masterton Toy Library: 2.30-4.30pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Carterton: 6pm, at Carterton South End School hall. Call Thomas Duncan (06) 308-8844 or (027) 302-8923.

FRIDAY,DECEMBER 22 Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Carterton Library noon-2pm. Christmas Party With Just Us: From 7.30pm, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Free to members, donation of non-perishable food item for Foodbank for non-members. Sewing & Craft: 10am-2pm, at the Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Gentle Yoga: 9.30-10.30am, bookings essential, at the studio, 268 High St N, Carterton. Call Colleen (021) 177-1956. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all ÿ tness 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. 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, 10.30am2pm, 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. Yoga: Greytown: 9-10.15am, St John’s Hall, Greytown. Call Nicki (06) 308-6598. Carterton: 9am, at Gain Momentum, opposite the Event Centre. Call Odette (021) 180-9452. Pilates: Men Only 9am, Core 10am, 50s Forward 11am, Core Plus 12.10pm, Core 5.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. 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, Senior Citizens Hall, 150 Main St, Carterton.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, MERRY CHRISTMAS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, BOXING DAY WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 27 Literacy Wairarapa: O° ers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Featherston Community Centre, 9am-noon. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Gym: 52 Fitzherbert St (behind Totem), kids wrestling classes, term time only, 5.30pm, 5 to 8 years, 6.15pm, 8 and over, ÿ rst class free. Call Dannii (027) 920-6751. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneÿ ciaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shu˜ ers:Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll basic steps and more, 7.30-10pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 3331793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports,

food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers: Meet 10am-2pm, in the Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Lynette 377-0236. 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. Club Carterton: Two-course barbecue meal, 6.30pm. Belly Dance: 1-2pm, at St Johns Hall, Greytown. Call Tamara (06) 308-8343 or text (021) 022-31893. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Rock N Roll Class, 7-9pm. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Quit Smoking Support Group: Run by Whaiora quit coaches, free, noon-1pm, at 22 Dixon St, Masterton. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Chair Yoga: At Wairarapa Village, 140 Chapel St, Masterton. Gentle movements, 9.30am. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Pilates: Core 9am, 50s Forward 11am, Core 5.30pm, Beginners 6.30pm at Bodymind Pilates, 6 Queen St, Masterton. Call 370-1121. Beginners Yoga: 9am, Carterton. Call Odette (021) 1809452. Pregnancy Yoga: 12.30pm, Hot Yoga Studio, Kuripuni. Call Karina (021) 0820-0132. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Karate: Masterton Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do, 6.30pm, 49 Te Ore Ore Rd, Masterton. Call Steve or Sharron Riley 3788814 or (027) 680-7738. Self Defence/Ju Jitsu: 8-9.30pm, Masterton Judo & Ju Jitsu Academy, 149 Queen St. Call Simon (021) 248-6111. 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 o˝ ce). Alcoholics Anonymous: Martinborough, 7.30pm, 9 Jellicoe St. Call Mark 906) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. Karate-Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Wairarapa Inc: Featherston: Primary School Hall, at 6pm. Call Paul Cantwell (06) 308-9839 or (027) 376-9804. 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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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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Wednesday, December 20, 2017

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To Let

Thank you from The Rotary Club of Carterton. Our 2017 Annual Christmas Parade could not happen without the support received from all of the businesses and individual people in the Carterton area. Our Annual Parade would not be the success it is without you. To the sponsors that provide prizes for the parade, a big thank you to you all. We were delighted to have the Wairarapa Vintage Farm Machinery participate with their wonderful vehicles in the parade. A delight to see these vintage vehicles. Major Sponsors: More FM, Wairarapa Times-Age, Premier Beehive NZ Ltd, Carterton District Council, New World Carterton, Braiden International Ltd, Take Note Carterton, Almos Books, Breadcraft Ltd, Carterton Pharmacy, Cheers Auto Ltd, Clareville Bakery, Erecta Fence, Juken NZ Ltd, Keinzley Agvet, Kiwi Lumber, McDonalds Family Restaurant, Masson Implement Co, Mende Biotech, No.1 Accounting (Hive) Carterton, Norwood Farm Machinery, Parkvale Mushrooms Ltd, Paua World, Pinfold Transport, Red Risk Managers Carterton, Renalls Joinery, Roseneath Health Care, Sharpes Stock Feeds, The Workshop, Ticehurst Timber Processors, Video Ezy Carterton and WCM Legal Carterton. Our thanks to the Carterton Volunteer Fire Brigade, Carterton Police, Carterton District Council, Ambulances, Carterton Central Lions, Carterton Memorial Club, Sergents Motor Cycles, our judges, our street marshalls ( especially the Rotarians who came over from Pencarrow to assist), The Fern & Whistle Pipe Band, The Masterton Municipal Brass Band The Cool Cats Jazz Band and the Brass Ensemble. Santa’s Sleigh was towed by Jamie Searle with George & Luke to help him. Santa Claus was accompanied by Tara and Honor. A big thank you to you all. Have a great Christmas and a very Happy New Year from The Rotary Club of Carterton Inc.

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The Wairarapa A & P Society at Clareville would like to thank the following sponsors and supporters of our recent 140th Annual A & P Show: TFM Tractors incorporating The ToolShed, Allans Shearing Services, Amy Kerr & Associates, Anil Raman Dentist, Animals Back In Action, Aratahi Cottage Accommodation, ASB Masterton, Black & Coloured Sheep Assn, Breadcraft Wairarapa Ltd, Brooks R E Ltd, Buckhorn, C & F Industries, Carosel Browbands, Carterton District Council, Carterton New World, Clareville Saddlery, Colin Campbell, G & D Collie, Combi Clamp, Coopers Carterton, Coopers Farm Services, CP Wools, David Ellison, Davis Sawmilling Co Ltd, Don McRae, Donkey & Mule Society, Ecolab Ltd, Equibrew, Equine Dental, Essential Nutrition, Farmlands Greytown, Fibre Fresh, Flair Flooring Ltd, Fonterra Grass Roots, Gary & Julie Riddell, Gawith Burridge, Genetics Enterprises Ltd, Golden Shears Masterton, Hammond Spreading, Hansells (NZ) Ltd, Hatuma Lime - Mark Savage, Heiniger, Hicks Contracting Ltd, Holdsworth CWI, Holmes Construction Group, Horze NZ Ltd, J Lowe, Jamie Ellison Cartage, Jamie Morris, John Griffith & Co Ltd, John Ritchie, Jo-Kelly & Co Realty, Juken NZ Ltd, Julie Riddell, Just us Kids, Keinzley AgVet Ltd, Kintyre Meats, Little Acres Homestay, Mahons Amusements, Masson Implement Co Ltd, Mr G Knutson, Mr J Hodder, Mr John Hancock, Mr R Raynor, Mr R Ricks, Mr R.I.Raynor, Mrs G Hicks, Mrs I M Hicks, Mrs LP French, Mrs Y Ellison, Neil Cameron, Ngaipu Station, Norwoods Masterton, NZ Standard Bred Society, Ordish & Stevens, Orere Trust, Pain & Kershaw Ltd, Panorama, Parkvale Mushrooms, Paua World, Pelorus Trust, Penrich Miniature Donkey Stud, PGG Wrightson Ltd, Pinfolds Transport Ltd, Pinto Society, Premier Beehive, Prime Shearing, Professionals Patrick and Scott Ltd, Property Brokers Ltd, Pukeatua Trust, R I Rayner, Ralph Fauvel, RD1 Carterton, Red Fox Chaff, Rural Fuel, Rural Women of N.Z, Sanitarium, Schoc Chocolates, Scully Electrical, Sharpes Stockfeeds Ltd, South Wairarapa Vets, Take Note, Tower Gates (1980) Ltd, Trust House, W & S Whiteman, Waggs of Masterton, Wairarapa Black and Coloured Sheep, Wairarapa Livestock Transport, Wairarapa Romney Club, Wairarapa Spinners and Weavers, WBS Ltd, White Swan, Wools Wairarapa. We would also like to thank all of the volunteers who helped run such a successful show.

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LEGAL EXECUTIVE (ESTATES) MASTERTON OFFICE Gibson Sheat is a long established and well respected law firm that provides a broad range of legal services for its business and personal clients. It has offices in Wellington, Lower Hutt and Masterton. Gibson Sheat has a vacancy for a full time Legal Executive within their Masterton office. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be involved in estate administration and then later down the track, drafting wills and enduring powers of attorney. Ideally you will have at least one year of experience working as a legal executive, preferably within a firm. You will be the kind of person who relates well to all generations of clients, is empathetic and puts people at ease while helping our clients sort out their important family affairs. You will have a strong work ethic, be flexible, and be willing to give anything a go. We offer: • An interesting and varied range of work. • A supportive, collegial team environment and coaching from an experienced mentor. • On-going professional development through a range of varied learning and development offerings. • A competitive remuneration package and a wide range of staff benefits. • Career advancement opportunities and/or flexible work arrangements, for the right person. If you think you might be who we’re looking for, then please send a covering letter, your CV and academic transcript to Anna Holland-Waterson (HR Manager) at anna.holland-waterson@gibsonsheat.com by Tuesday, 23 January 2018.

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CATERING MANAGER/COOK WANTED We require an enthusiastic person to run the Restaurant/Function side of our operation. 30-40 hours per week. Please email admin@clubwairarapa.com for further details.

SALES / ADMINISTRATION Johner Estate is a family owned boutique winery in Gladstone (Masterton). For supporting our small team we are looking for a flexible handy person who would mainly do sales in the lower north island. It also includes administration and office work, labelling and taking care of the cellar door. Workload about 60% (24 hours per week). We offer: • Exciting position in the wine business • Flexible work week by negotiation • Support of our friendly and helpful team If you are interested to join our team for this versatile job please send your application to Johner Estate, 359 Dakins Rd, RD7, Masterton or email to johner@wise.net.nz. For more information call Christine on 06 370 8217.

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CVs and cover letters should be sent to: Seamus Boyer, Editor editor@age.co.nz Applications close 5pm, Friday, January 5, 2017 Age Concern Wairarapa WOOPs is looking for 2 volunteers to lead our exercise and Line Dancing classes each week from February 2018 for our Sit and Be Fit and SAYGO programme. If you enjoy exercise and Line Dancing and want to guide others into staying fit as they get older then you maybe the person/s we are looking for. You must have a sense of humour, get on with older people, lots of patience, empathy, what to be part of the community and have social connection. We are looking for committed volunteers who will turn up on a Monday and Wednesday and not let the participants down. Part of this role maybe funded and some training will be provided for one of the programmes. You need to have some experience in either Yoga, dancing or exercise and must be able to organise the classes and routines. First Aid Training would be an advantage and a Police Check will be required. Applications close Thursday 21st December 2017. If this role is of interest to you get in touch via email to manager@acww.nz or by Phoning 06 377 0066 to speak to Linda.

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Red Star turns the tables CRICKET GARY CAFFELL AND JAKE BELESKI Twenty-four hours is a long time in sport. Fresh from a five-wicket defeat to Lansdowne on Saturday, Red Star turned the tables in yesterday’s Umpire’s Cup final to annihilate the same team by nine wickets at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton. Red Star won the toss yesterday and elected to bowl, and they had Lansdowne in early trouble at 19-3 and then 28-5. Lansdowne limped to 58 all out from 22.5 overs, with only Brock Price (12) and Jaco Vorster (12) making it to double figures. Red Star only had to use three bowlers, and all of them chipped in with wickets. Jay Watt was the star, taking 5-19 from his 10 overs. Stefan Hook (2-16) and Peter Sigvertsen (3-21) were the other bowlers used. Red Star made quick work of the run chase, cruising to 59-1 off 14.5 overs. Opening batsman Nathan Elliott was the main contributor, finishing on 41 not out off 45 balls. His opening partner, Dion Knight, was bowled by Hayden Barrett for 1, but that

Dion Knight batting for Red Star. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

was the only moment of joy for Lansdowne in what turned out to be a miserable afternoon. Saturday’s ﬁnal series of round robin matches had produced upset results with the lowest seeded team in each case, Lansdowne and Rathkeale College, coming

up with comprehensive victories. In the case of Lansdowne it was enough to propel them into the final, but unfortunately for Rathkeale College it was a case of close but not close enough. Yet again it was Price who provided the highlight of the Lansdowne performance, only this time not with the bat with which he has scored four centuries in recent weeks, but with the ball. He was the sixth bowler tried against Red Star and finished with the excellent figures of 4-10 from eight overs as Red Star could only muster 93 in 34.1 overs. Opener Nathan Elliott was the only Red Star batsmen to get into the 20s, his 23 coming from 43 balls. At 63-5, Lansdowne’s innings hardly got away to the best start but an unbroken sixth wicket 31-run partnership between Jaco Vorster and John Ryan saw them reach their target in the 29th over. Promising top order batsman John McKenzie led the way with 45 as Rathkeale College batted first and made 204 in 44.5 overs against Greytown at Rathkeale. Quinn Childs (28) and Josh Matthews (29) also kept the scoreboard ticking along.

Giants vanquish demons SOFTBALL Giants stamped early authority on the Inter City premier two men’s softball championship with a convincing 7-0 win over Demons at South Park, Masterton on Saturday. It was a solid all-round performance by Giants with Justin Karaitiana and Jordan Waitere being two of the star acts, Karaitiana for the sustained accuracy and variation of his pitching and Waitere for the home run he registered. There was an impressive display too from the Giants premier three men’s team in their Hutt Valley ﬁxture with Dodgers, Giants winning by 12-5. Chris Feary smashed the ball out of the park for a spectacular home run and others to impress with the bat included William Brown, Brian Sullivan and catcher Trey Feary. Giants President’s continued their unbeaten record with the expected easy win over Demons but the major B women were involved in a neck and neck struggle with Hutt City United with the end result being a 6-6 draw. The Giants Under-15s and Dodgers

also had a titanic battle and here too the end result was a draw, both teams ﬁnishing on ﬁve runs. Kortez Paki took the eye on the pitching mound for Giants while batters to shine were Riley Hansen, Wiremu Bartlett and Tayla Riwai-Couch. The impressive Giants Under-13 side, which head their Hutt Valley competition points table, were too good for Stokes Valley, winning 18-3. Augustine and Junior Mila had strong games for them as did Thomas Feary.

Chris Feary in action for the Giants premier threes. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

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Liam Burling was the most successful of the Greytown bowlers, ﬁnishing with 3-44 from his seven overs. Greytown looked a chance to overhaul the Rathkeale total while opener Robbie Speers was at the crease but once he was out for 66 (91 balls with six fours and one six) with the score at 136-6 Rathkeale had things pretty much under control and the southerners were all out for 166. Cole Freeman with 31 was the only other batsman to get amongst the runs. Bowling for Rathkeale another recent acquisition to the Wairarapa senior squad in Quincy Stephens was in grand form, taking 5-26 from his 10 overs while Jake McIntyre took 3-33, also from the full allocation of 10 overs.

Final scoreboard LANSDOWNE 58 all out (Fricker 2, J Macdonald 3, Forrester 1, Price 12, Barrett 5, Vorster 12, Ryan 0, Patel 2, D Macdonald 1, Le Roux 7, Bailey 7*. Hook 6.5-1-16-2, Watt 10-3-19-5, Sigvertsen 6-1-21-3) Lost to RED STAR 58-1 (Knight 1, Elliott 41*, Anderson 7*. Barrett 7.5-4-18-1, Price 2-0-15-0, Ryan 2-0-10-0, D Macdonald 3-0-13-0) by nine wickets.

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