Wairarapa Midweek Wed 20th January by Wairarapa Times-Age

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A family from Whareama have lost everything after a large blaze burnt their home completely to the ground last Thursday afternoon. Full story P4

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With the oldest members of the choir “graduating” at the end of a jam-packed 2020 season, the Wairarapa Kids Choir is looking for kids to�� se spots as new members, Choir Manager and accompanist Jill Bebbington says. Full story P5

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A pregnant mother, formerly the president of the Featherston Rugby Club, has lost her baby after a motorcycle crash with a truck near Levin last week.

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Southern blazes keep firefighters busy Fires raged across Wairarapa on Saturday as MetService reported a high of 27.8 degrees Celsius in Masterton.

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Hakuna matata: Wandering pig John Lazo-Ron News of missing pets is not uncommon within Wairarapa, with reports of stray animals posted across the region’s social media pages regularly. But Featherston local Tom Broadhead got quite the surprise when he discovered a Kune Kune pig having a snuffle about his backyard last weekend. “My wife and I were sitting in the lounge. Then out of nowhere, we both looked at each other and said at the same time, ‘[what the heck], there’s a pig outside,’” Broadhead laughed. According to Broadhead, the hog was enormous, with its shoulder easily passing his knee. He immediately knew it was a domestic pig as it was friendly, calm, and placid. He was not sure where the pig had wandered from, although he knew of a home down the road that had many animals on it. Broadhead took to social media to see if anyone had

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Hattie Broadhead takes defensive action hiding from the pig that wandered onto her family home.

lost a pig. No one claimed the pig, although it drew many laughing emojis and hilarious comments on what to do to it. ‘Bbq?’, said one comment. With Broadhead responding, “Breakfast is served”. Although Broadhead saw the funny side of the situation, daughter Hattie, 5, was quite the opposite declaring the swine, a “bad

It’s another day in Featherston,” Broadhead said. Eventually, Broadhead left the pig to find its way home but laughed whoever found it next would discover a pig on a high. “We just decided to let it do its own thing. It found its way in, so it was going to find its way out,” Broadhead said. “It managed to find half a bag of espresso coffee

pig”. hiding under a basket as she believed it was going to make its way inside. It’s not the first time a stray animal has strolled onto Broadhead’s yard with dogs, cats, and even sheep visiting his household. “We’ve lived here 16 years now, and it’s not the first time we’ve been visited, but first by a pig. In the end, it was more like, ‘oh look, there’s a pig in our backyard.

grounds, so wherever it was going next, it was going to be in a very excited mood. It eventually wandered off down out of our gateway as I could hear my neighbour shooing it off his lawn. Broadhead initially didn’t know where the pig finally ended up but said he saw a photo of it in the back of a ute, so he guessed its owner had found it.

The South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] told the Midweek that from July 1, 2020, they had received a total of 74 calls about wandering or lost dogs. There were also 22 calls about other animals that had escaped, including cattle, sheep, pigs, horses, and a donkey. Of the 74 dogs reported, 71 were claimed or found by their owner, while three were rehomed. All the other animals were either claimed by their owner or put into a paddock for their owner to retrieve. SWDC environmental services manager Rick Mead said the council had Animal Control Bylaws Officers on call 24/7 to help with containment of dogs or other animals loose on public or private land.

Holiday wrap: Good, bad, but not too ugly Karen Coltman Wairarapa Police Senior Sergeant Ian Osland was pleased to confirm there were no deaths on Wairarapa roads over the Christmas/New Year holiday period. The official holiday period ran from 4pm Christmas Eve through to 6am January 5, 2021. However, in the neighbouring Tararua District, Eketahuna man, Graham Morgan aged 62 died in a two-vehicle crash at about 5am on Nikau Rd, Pahiatua on December 29. Eleven people died on the roads over the period, and five of those people were not adequately restrained. Eleven is the highest number of deaths on the roads over the summer holidays since the 2016/17

There were several arrests made through the period, and in a couple of situations, Police Safety Orders were issued to provide some temporary protection and respite between parties. holiday period when 19 people died. The provisional road toll for 2020 was 320, an average of six people dying a week. “Wairarapa had no fatal crashes through the designated holiday period, which is pleasing, but we had several crashes where some drivers and riders have experienced varying degrees of injury requiring medical attention,” Osland said. “Some of the crashes

Prevention Manager, Senior Sergeant Ian Osland.

can be attributed to inexperienced drivers, and some to not paying attention, not checking surroundings, blind spots and for other traffic sufficiently.” But Osland reported that overall, the period passed without any

significant disorder. “Behaviour was generally good across the whole of the region,” he said. “Riversdale Beach had several minor incidents requiring low-level police intervention on New Year’s Eve.

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“Alcohol played a part in some minor public place assaults between teenagers, but due to the circumstances, there was limited information to investigate further.” A slightly higher level of reported family harm incidents happened over

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Whareama home up in flames John Lazo-Ron A family from Whareama have lost everything after a large blaze burnt their home completely to the ground last Thursday afternoon. Four fire crews and water tankers from Carterton and Masterton were needed to bring the fire down but were not able to save the house in the end. Masterton Fire Station officer Kevin Smith told the Times-Age the cause of the fire was yet to be determined last week. No one was inside the home at the time or was injured by the fire. The large fire was a threat to nearby Whareama School, but Smith said they were able to prevent the fire from reaching it. Though the fire crews were not able to save the house, they prevented matters from getting worse by removing oxyacetylene cylinders from the garage before the

Fire crews at a fire in Whareama that burnt down a house.

flames reached it. A witness said they could see the smoke from their home a couple of kilometres away. They rushed to the

home to help, but by the time they got there, all they could see was ash and smoke. “It was completely munted,” they said.

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The owner of the home, who wished to remain anonymous, was in the garage when the fire began. Smelling smoke, he

went out to see his home totally engulfed in flames. Due to the lack of mobile reception, the owner had to rush to the nearby church to ring 111.

“I was here in my garage,” the owner said. “I went out when I could smell smoke and couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I just got the dog, jumped in the truck and went straight to the church. “I’m just glad no one was inside and that the school never went up.” The owner said the home was a legacy to him and his family. “My parents built that home, so it’s hard. I just saw 30 years of history just go up in flames.” Despite the calamities, the owner and nearby witnesses had praise for the fire crew. “They’ve done a great job, and they’ve saved what they could save. “They had the LPG cylinders going up, and they were still in there going forward rather than coming out.” The family will stay at the property’s sleepout for now because it was not damaged by the fire.

Wairarapa efforts create childrens book Continued from page 1 transformed into a rhyming story. Following some encouragement from whanau, support from a seasoned Wairarapa publisher, and vibrant coloured pencil illustrations provided by a dear friend, “Mum, will lockdown be fun?” was born, hitting the shelves at the end of last month. For many Kiwi families, lockdown provided an opportunity to spend quality time together without the distractions of modern life – so Abby is hopeful her book will “bring back some good memories” for both parents and children. “For me, lockdown was a nice change of pace – and a lesson about living in the

moment,” Abby said. “As a family, it was easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle, and try and pack tonnes into each day. “But I realised we don’t have to keep rushing out the door to keep the kids busy – they enjoyed themselves doing simple things, spending time with me, going for walks, and throwing sticks in streams. “I realised I probably wouldn’t get another opportunity like lockdown to have time with my kids – so why not make it a happy and positive time?” “Mum, will lockdown be fun?” is Abby’s first foray into creative writing – working in farming research, she’s used to more “technical” wording. “I probably hadn’t

written a story since 7th form English,” she said. “Although, the kids and I read tonnes of books together in lockdown – so it felt quite natural turning my journal into rhyme.” Her original plan was to include her rhymes in a photo book for the boys to keep as a memento. However, she shared her writing with her aunt, children’s author and cartoonist Di Batchelor, who persuaded her to put together a children’s book – and introduced her to Di and Ian Grant of Fraser Books. Passionate about supporting upcoming Wairarapa authors, the Grants assisted her with getting her book printready, and connected her with their distributor,

Nationwide Book Distributors. Abby’s long-time friend and cousin-in-law Mikyla Hull, formerly an art teacher at Masterton Intermediate School, did the illustrations, which she based on photos Abby provided. “I never thought I’d be working on a book – it was all a bit surreal. “Mikyla and I were complete novices, but we were excited to give it a crack.” Eventually, Abby selfpublished “Mum, will lockdown be fun?”, which was printed by LambPeters Print in Greytown – making the book “a total local effort”. In Abby’s story, Tommy, Leo and Jordie initially lament the loss of their usual activities such as

going swimming, fluffies at their local cafe, and fish and chips from Centreway Takeaways. But their mum reassures them they can do all their old favourites “at home in their own special way”: creating an outdoor water park using a hose, water balloons and their trampoline, baking chocolate muffins [with flour delivered by their neighbour], and having a picnic with oven-baked nuggets and chipped – wrapped in newspaper. The boys also miss visiting family, particularly their grandmother, “Meme”, who “feeds the birds” as a ranger at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre. So, Mum helps them make birdhouses using cardboard, string and hot

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Evie Murray With the oldest members of the choir “graduating” at the end of a jampacked 2020 season, the Wairarapa Kids Choir is looking for kids to fill those spots as new members, choir manager and accompanist Jill Bebbington says. Wairarapa Kids Choir starts rehearsals on January 28 and now has spaces available for kids aged 7-14 who have a passion for singing. The first event for the choir’s 2021 season is a half-day workshop on January 28 from 9.30am to 12pm, at the Carterton Courthouse on Holloway St, and everyone is welcome to attend. The choir had a very busy 2020 [Covid restrictions aside] and were traveling all over during the second half of the year. The road trip was an especially novel event and was enjoyed by both the choir and those at the three schools visited.

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Kids get a break from cancer Soumya Bhamidipati A five-day camp for children living with cancer was in full swing around Masterton over the past week. Camp Quality has been running for more than 30 years. This was the second consecutive year it had been held in Wairarapa, for children from around the lower North Island. Sixty children aged 5-14 who have had or have cancer bunked at Rathkeale College. Between January 14-18, they would participate in a range of activities based at the college, Riversdale Beach, and Queen Elizabeth Park. On Friday at the beach, young people were building sandcastles, flying kites, swimming, and learning to surf. A group of motorcyclists were on site to take them for joyrides as was the Paws for a Break coffee cart, which was handing out free slushies. Run by volunteers, the camp relied on local businesses volunteering their time, equipment and expertise. Four nurses formed part of the volunteer staff to help with any injuries or medical needs. Each child had their own

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companion – a volunteer who had been specially assigned to them. Companion Jaryd Kelly said it was his seventh year volunteering at the camp. Formerly a Masterton man, Kelly now lived in Christchurch and flew back for the event. He had become involved when he had heard a colleague’s son went to the camp. “They go through such

intense treatment, they often miss out on the vital years of just playing and having fun,” he said. “They grow up too quick. “At camp, there’s no holding anyone back just because of what’s been happening with them.” Companions received two days of training each year. They met the child and their family a few times before the camp to “build a bond”.

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“By meeting the kids, you actually give the parents some relief,” he said. “Sometimes, it’s the longest they’ve been apart from their child since [diagnosis].” This year was Camp Quality central districts manager Matt Perkins’ 20th camp. He had spent the first 15 years as a companion before moving into

his current position. “A kid I mentored 11 years ago is now a companion,” he said, which showed how much the young person had enjoyed the experience. “I love seeing the kids grow and having fun without worrying about cancer,” Perkins said. “Seeing their confidence and resilience is just really inspiring. “It gives the families a

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Students connect with nature Eketahuna School students Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a 20cm bug crawling up your arm? Then ask Rani Kenrick, a student from Eketahuna School, because that is what happened to him recently on a class visit to Pukaha. Eketahuna School had many connections with Pukaha, such as breeding mealworms and growing vegetables for the birds. On their visit, Rani and his class, ‘Nireaha’, learned more about the environment and how to look after it. “Pukaha is an amazing local resource,” said Melinda Cowe, Principal of Eketahuna School, “both in terms of protecting our native treasures and as a place of teaching and learning”. “We think it is important to form a relationship with them as part of our localised curriculum. That relationship is helping us to build sustainable enviro-systems for our school while giving our students hands-on and learning-about-life experiences.” The students really enjoyed getting hands-

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Rani Kenrick checks out a curious stick insect.

It is so important for children to come to Pukaha, as this helps them to feel like they belong, and it shows them how they can contribute to the conservation and sustainability of NZ native bush and birds. It is often easier to connect with what you can see when you come here. on. They held a life-sized model of a huge kiwi egg scooped through a container of mealworms

and hunted in the leaf litter and tree stumps to find bugs. But for many, the

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wasn’t a stick! I like bugs, so I put it on my arm. It’s good to learn about things in nature where you can see them for yourself.” Helping people make that direct connection with nature was one of the highlights of the job for Pukaha guide Marie Weston. “This job is so awesome because I get to meet children and adults both locally and from around

the world and show them our beautiful native birds and bush and creatures!” Marie said. “It is so important for children to come to Pukaha, as this helps them to feel like they belong, and it shows them how they can contribute to the conservation and sustainability of NZ native bush and birds. It is often easier to connect with what you can see when you come here. So, it’s important for the children’s benefit, and it benefits the nature they’ve come to see.” Principal Melinda Cowe also thought it was important to value nature and get the kids to connect with Pukaha. “Visits like these mean our students are made aware of how we can support our environment, and they become part of the process of taking care of our native flora and fauna for our future generations.” • This story was written by Ali Mackisack with student reporters Emma Drysdale, Lachie Duffy, Angus Governor, and Aurora Mitchell-Jensen.

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, January 20, 2021

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Marcus Anselm Just four submissions have been received on a plan to accommodate 1000 new houses in Carterton between now and 2043. In November, Carterton District Council [CDC] launched a public consultation on a document that provides “a vision for future development” of rural land east of its urban centre. Submissions close on January 30. Carterton’s population of 9100 is anticipated to grow by about 40 per cent over the next 20 years. In October, councillors discussed a Wellington Regional Growth Framework project estimates the region’s headcount would rise by 200,000 by the middle of the century. The Eastern Growth Plan identified an area

Carterton Mayor Greg Lang with residents in the town’s Carrington Park. The council is seeking feedback on two “significant” plans. PHOTO/CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

received more than 700 submissions in the month-long initiative through July and August. The reaction has been

slower for the growth plan, but Carterton Mayor Greg Lang sees it as an essential part of the town’s future planning. “It’s significant for Carterton. I don’t think at any stage in the past we have planned for the future as we are now. “The growth plan is a huge part of the future of Carterton township.” He said the CDC’s documents “interlock really well”. “What we’ve done in upgrading our infrastructure is all preliminary for this, an enabler to make this happen.” Carterton locals are also encouraged to contribute to another “significant” consultation for the future of the district.

A call went out to residents this week to contribute to the district’s reserves plan. The reserves plan seeks to protect the wide range of parks, sportsgrounds, and other recreation facilities in the district. It takes in land as diverse as coastal areas, rural halls, and the surrounds of the town’s iconic clock tower. “I’m sure many people don’t realise the magnificent sights we have in the district,” Lang said. “What’s happening with the parks and the town centre ties in really well, especially with the popularity of Wairarapa at the moment.” Consultation on the reserve management plan opened on January 13 and continues to March 30. More information on both plans and submission processes is available at CDC’s website, cdc.govt.nz. Hearings may be scheduled for the reserves plan later this year. – NZLDR

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east of the Carterton urban centre as the most suitable location and direction for new greenfield development. There would be a mix of 1000 residential sections from 800m2 to 2000m2 to allow for diversity in housing types. The plan extended from Park Rd, including the area between Park Rd and Booths Creek [north], to Moreton Rd, including the southern area where Premiere Beehive was. Rutland Rd would need widening to allow for an increase in vehicle and bicycle traffic. The growth plan’s response is in stark contrast to last year’s Big Jar of Ideas campaign, which caught national attention; the council

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uses all the water that the bores can produce – it’s like continuously filling a glass with a trickling tap but it all gets emptied at once. This is why the council has asked Carterton residents to restrict water between 6.30am-10.30am and 5.30pm-7.30pm. “We really wanted to try something a bit different this summer to avoid going to a total water ban like last summer,” infrastructure, services and regulatory manager Dave Gittings said. “Instead of imposing harsh restrictions on hoses and sprinklers, we have asked people to avoid

unnecessary water use during peak times, but we really need buy-in from the whole community to make it work. “Our water usage over the last two weeks when it has been hot and dry shows we are still using too much water during peak times. This empties out the limited storage at the bores, and we are far exceeding our capacity of 2500 cubic metres per day. “If we can’t urgently reduce our water use, we will have no choice but to impose a harsh restriction like the other councils have.” In the last 12 days, Carterton’s urban

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Wairarapa’s attitude is on the right track “We are the ﬁrst generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it.” This quote from Barack Obama is food for thought, particular in the year 2021. Although climate change is taking its toll all around the world, I feel like here in Wairarapa is one of the better locations to be during these times. Many people are starting and continuing to make better choices, not for themselves, but the environment as well. However, because we are such a small area, it only takes a handful of people making irresponsible decisions to ruin it for the rest of us. Trash dumped in plentiful groups along the sides of highways and rural streets are one of the main problems, and only because a few people can’t be bothered to use a bin. The amount of take-out containers and

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Evie Murray drink cups manufactured from styrofoam and plastic I have seen on the side of the road from Carterton to Masterton is appalling, and it’s not the only thing that needs to be reconsidered. As everyone that lives here is aware, New Zealand’s main source of income is dairy and livestock. Heck, we have more sheep here than people! But because of this abundance of animals, we’ve had to get rid of small woodland patches as well as quite large forest areas to make room for more paddocks to be made. That being said, Wairarapa is one of the best places to be during a world of climate change [not even mentioning

Covid-19], because people are ﬁnally waking up and realising that if this happens, if the only planet known to man that is capable of supporting life self-destructs because of us, it will aﬀect every single living being here. The majority of people in Wairarapa are doing their part for small things, like using glass bottles instead of plastic, using fabric or paper bags, and using the recycle and rubbish bins that have been installed at parks and most stores. Wairarapa is on the right track, and that’s how we need to keep it. • Evie Murray is a 13-year-old Kuranui College student doing work experience at the Wairarapa Times-Age.

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The solution to Wairarapa’s housing crisis is ... Jack Stains Build affordable housing. All these new builds aren’t for the right market at all. We [NZ as well] need apartments and high density living. The quarter acre dream isn’t a reality these days. Anna Florencia Koata Patete They didn’t need to destroy the driving range though.

of one, two, and threebedroom houses. Prefab units built in factories are cheaper, quick and easy to erect. Get community housing working together with developers. For every three private houses they build they have to build one for rent through a community/social housing provider. Jean Cretney To build affordable houses for low-income families now.

Jocelyn Konig Subdivide sections that have older property on them and perhaps build smaller homes on them.

Emily Rose Build up and make affordable units, don’t need to be flash just clean, people need a roof over their heads.

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Lisa Cornelissen Regulate or limit the

number of Airbnbs in South Wairarapa to encourage owners to consider renting them long term. Michelle Barre Make it easier for first home buyers to buy or build. Indigo Freya Let the development planned for Featherston get the go ahead! Richard Alan Dahlberg Start again. Income related housing a must. Karen Lenz There was talk about what to do with the old town hall building. Wouldn’t it be fitting to have it demolished and build housing units/flats there? Just an idea.

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Free education programme on offer Aratoi educators welcome the New Year with exciting new and varied programmes. This is the third consecutive year that Aratoi has been able to offer a free continuous education programme for our tamariki. Thanks to generous support from Masterton Trust Lands Trust, Steadfast Foundation and TG Macarthy Trust, educators Kate Devenny and Becky Bateman will run their programme Mondays to Fridays during school terms. Kate Devenny strongly believes that “museums enrich our lives and support our well-being. Aratoi’s education programme helps children connect, engage and develop their creativity through positive, fun and interactive experiences”. When asked about the coming year, Devenny said she is excited, “After the challenges of 2020, we have invested a lot of time and energy into planning ways to further connect with and engage

young audiences”. Devenny and Bateman both put a tremendous level of enthusiasm and passion into their sessions which allow children to understand and feel excited about art and taonga. Starting off the year with a splash of colour is the wacky art of Rob McLeod. Children are instantly drawn to McLeod’s paintings that reflect the imagery of comic books and cartoons. The programme will focus on the concepts of ourselves, our personality as well as human form and colour. During term 2 and 3, Aratoi prepares to celebrate Matariki, the Māori New Year. Māori performances, science, art, culture and astronomy will weave together throughout the museum with interactive spaces for the entire family. From spring, Aratoi educators will explore our relationship with the land and environment and themes relating to home

and identity through the exhibition Landstory. This collaborative exhibition of local and nationally acclaimed artists is well worth a visit and the programme is expected to be as popular as the fully booked WAI/ WATER one in 2019. In addition to the main tours planned for each term, educators have developed a unique programme that delves further into the marvellous world of museums. Tamariki can examine wonderfully curious objects from our collection. Students will be bubbling with interest and inspired to create personal museums of their own. • For more information, visit: https://www. aratoi.org.nz/ education • Bookings can be made through Schoolinterviews using code: 77mzz. All programmes are free of charge!

Entomology comes to February’s Wairarapa Word Wairarapa Word will have Phil Lester as guest speaker at their February meeting. Lester will discuss his latest book Healthy Bee, Sick Bee: The influence of parasites, pathoges, predators and pesticides on honey bees. Lester is a professor in ecology and entomology at Victoria University in Wellington. He has published more than 125 articles on invasive ants, wasps and other insects. He has won Fulbright and Royal Society Te Apārangi James Cook Research Fellowships. His research focus is on the population and community ecology of social insect species, including the population dynamics of ants, bees

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JANUARY UPDATE WATER RESTRICTIONS

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Happy New Year, I hope you all had a well deserved break and enjoyed time with friends and family. A recent wave of hot weather has hit our region to start the year, and while we have had some rain, we’re expecting the sunshine to continue. Following this, you will have seen a residential sprinkler and outdoor irrigation system ban came into effect in Greytown and Featherston last week, due to an increase in water demand and low river flows. It is up to all of us to conserve water and adhere to the restrictions in place.

like to continue hosting events and remain free of restrictions. So please, it is not a matter of ‘she’ll be right’, use the contact tracer app, practise safe hygiene, and stay home if you are unwell to ensure an ‘unstoppable summer’. I look forward to a busy, safe, and productive year!

Alex Beijen MAYOR

Featherston and Greytown residents, when watering your garden please use hand-held devices only, do not use sprinklers, irrigation systems or unattended hoses. The year-round, alternate-day watering restriction still applies. The stricter restrictions are necessary as part of a multifaceted approach to ensuring there is enough water for everyone all summer long. Information and updates on current water restrictions for all three South Wairarapa towns, along with further tips on how to conserve water, see www.swdc.govt.nz

It is brilliant to see many events being held in South Wairarapa this year, including the New Zealand Cycle Classic last week which saw elite road cyclists take on five stages through Wairarapa and Wellington. On the first Saturday of both February and March we will also host the Martinborough Fair, a fantastic day out showcasing over 500 stalls from all over the country. Funds from the fairs provide Rotary South Wairarapa with funds to give to charities, especially those in South Wairarapa, and with special emphasis on the provision of opportunities for young people – please come along and show your support.

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On a more serious note, new Covid-19 strains are rapidly spreading across the continent, so now more than ever we must be vigilant if we would

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Grants are awarded to organisations which contribute to the community. The majority of the funds were allocated last year, however, there is approximately $22,000 remaining to go towards community and $7000 towards youth. Next Funding Round Applications open: 1 February 2021 Applications close: 1 March 2021 For more information and to access an application form please go to our website www.swdc.govt.nz/grants. If you have any questions, please contact Katrina Neems at katrina.neems@swdc.govt.nz or 06 306 9611.

When the weather is hot and dry, our rivers are at risk of producing toxic algae which can be harmful to people and dogs. Please keep vigilant around our rivers to keep safe this summer. Check LAWA alerts and www.swdc.govt.nz for updates.

MANGANESE REDUCTION PLANT UPDATE Last week, Martinborough’s Manganese Reduction Plant (MRP) entered the final phase of testing, which is predicted to last around five weeks total. As with any testing or commissioning of

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The Loooooonghorn beetle Dear friends, If you have a wood pile at home then chances are you will have come across this sleeping beauty. If disturbed it quite often likes to pretend it’s dead. The feint is common with an array of creatures in nature to distract predators and convince them ‘there’s nothing to see here mate’ in the hope they’ll move on and eat someone else. Scientists call this deception: thanotosis. It’s an example of adaptive behaviour that insects employ to give them the greatest chance of survival in their environment. This week’s beetle gets its name from a musician and shepherd called Cerambus. In Greek mythology he angered the gods [never a good idea] and was turned into a beetle with horns. The scientific name

for the beetles is thusly; Cerambycidae but they are more commonly referred to as Longhorn Beetles. There are over 26,000 recognised species worldwide and most are identified by their distinctively long antenna. These can sometimes be as long or longer than the insect’s body. Often people call antennae ‘feelers’ because insects like to wave them crazily about giving an appearance of ‘feeling’ their way around. But if you look closely, they do more than that. Antennae are an insect’s nose. They use them to smell all manner of things such as pheromones, food, friends, enemies, danger, new homes, nest sites, potential partners, egg laying locations,

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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP

JANUARY 2021

HE TĀKAI KŌRERO MAI I WHAKAORIORI Kia ora Masterton, We may be nearing the end of January (already!), but I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone in Masterton district, and the wider Wairarapa, a belated Happy New Year. There’s no doubt we are all hoping for a better year than what we all faced in 2020, and some of the council’s plans for the year are set out below. You can expect to see progress on a range of projects this year – including our new skate park, new animal shelter, town centre revamp, work at Hood Aerodrome, and plans for civic facilities and amenities. And in April we will be consulting on our long-term plan which will set out the council’s priorities for the next 10 years.

The council has also signed up to a great way of providing important updates directly to people’s phones. Antenno is a free app that will deliver instant messages to your smart phone about things like water restrictions, changes to rubbish and recycling collections, and road closures. It is linked to your location, so you won’t get information that is not relevant to you. I recommend you get the app – you don’t need to provide us with personal information, and it’s free, and painless. Finally, just a reminder that Waitangi Day is just around the corner on 6 February, and that means WaiFest is back, with a great line-up of music and fun for the family at Queen Elizabeth Park. I look forward to seeing you there!

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We talked to the community late last year about what we should focus on in our draft long-term plan, and we will be seeking community feedback on the final draft before it is finalised in June.

THE YEAR AHEAD This year will be a busy one for Masterton District Council as we embark on infrastructure projects that will change the face of our town. We will also develop a new plan to underpin our work over the next ten years.

Here are just some of the things on the calendar for 2021:

y Finalising our plan for the next decade – the Long-Term Plan will be adopted in June and includes where we are planning to spend money, and how much. We’ll be asking you for feedback on our plans in April, before we finalise things in May and June.

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y Revamping our town – three years ago we adopted a strategy to give Masterton a revamp. We’ve spent time designing what that looks like. This year we’re going to get contractors on board to help us deliver the work over the long-term.

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y Shared community facility – we’ve made great progress on refining the elements to be part of a shared, multi-purpose facility for Masterton. Our progress will continue this year as we confirm details for a preferred location and start to plan the development. y Hood Aerodrome – while important work to upgrade infrastructure is underway, we’re turning our attention to planning the long-term future of Hood Aerodrome. y Skatepark – we’re creating a space where our rangatahi can come together to build their own community. The redevelopment of the skatepark will start to take shape in the first half of this year. y Waipoua recreation bridge – this year we’re going to build a bridge across the Waipoua River at the north end of Masterton to connect our amazing recreation trails.

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y Animal shelter – we’re going to build a new shelter for animals that have lost their way. We’re hoping to start construction midway through the year.

Instant access to essential updates is now available for Masterton District residents, straight to their phones, with the Antenno app. The free app is the latest example of the council finding new ways to share information with residents. The Antenno app has been proven around the country as a valuable tool for local councils. To use Antenno, people simply select where they live or work, or other locations like schools or the bach location. Once that’s done, notifications will start to come through such as reminders of recycling and rubbish collections, current water restrictions, and events coming up in the district.

As time goes on, more alerts will be added to the app, such as planned road closures or water shutdowns. It will also be a valuable tool in emergencies where we may need to update people on disruptions to services.

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The app is free, easy to use and secure – there is no need for users to share any personal information. People can expect a maximum of three notifications a week. The app also enables people to report issues to the council, by taking a photo of the issue and using a “Report It” function. The app can be found on the Google Play store for Android users, or the App Store for iPhone users.

COUNTING DOWN TO WAIFEST Masterton’s biggest music festival returns on Waitangi Day (Saturday, 6 February), with a fantastic day of free family fun at Queen Elizabeth Park. The musical lineup for the day is topped by artists with some big national profiles, and a strong track record in the Waiata Māori Music Awards. Headliner Lion Rezz, a talented solo artist, as well as a member of the groundbreaking musical movement, Runtingz Family, was a finalist in the solo male artist and roots reggae album categories last year. He’s joined on the bill by reggae producer and singer/songwriter Israel Starr, also a finalist in the solo male artist category. And Sianne Dougherty, who will perform as Sianne and Friends, picked up a share of the award for best te reo album as vocalist with Grove Roots. The group was also nominated for four other awards. Also performing will be Majic Paora, who has been a roots reggae star for years, and recorded in Bob Marley’s Tuff Gong studio in Jamaica as a 16-year-old, going on to perform in Australia and the United States. WaiFest runs from 10am-3pm and will also feature a host of local talent, food stalls, and activities for the kids. There’s still time to host a stand – contact: willyh@mstn.govt.nz

LATE START TO WATER RESTRICTIONS The latest start to summer water restrictions in Masterton for years means sprinklers may now only be used on alternate days. The start of the restriction on 7 January was almost six weeks later than last summer’s first restriction. Restrictions are linked to flow levels in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water, and the river flow fell below 2,000 litres per second in the first week of the year. The restriction on sprinkler use will remain in place until the end of summer, with a complete sprinkler ban possible if river flow rates fall below 1,300 l/s. Handheld hoses can be used during sprinkler restrictions, but all watering would be prohibited if flows fall below 1,100 l/s. Water restrictions in summer are a fact of life, but a wet spring and

regular, if small amounts, of rain in December kept flows above the limit agreed with Greater Wellington Regional Council. November’s 186.8mm of rainfall was more than four times 2019’s total, and nearly three times the historical average of 63.8mm. In comparison, while December may have seemed soggy, only 38.4mm rain fell, below the historical average of 50mm. The council spends around $40,000 each year on leak detection, and the current installation of water meters will provide better information on what is happening to water. Last year the council renewed 3.9km of water mains. Now is a good time to take steps to collect rainwater for the garden, with 200 litre water tanks, suitable for garden watering, available from the council office at 161 Queen Street.

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Helping others has effect Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson I just watched a YouTube post from Ryan Holiday, the host of The Daily Stoic channel. Today Holiday shared the story of a person who paid off the power bills of over 100 people who are struggling in the covid-19 environment in the United States. This inspired Holiday to do the same, and he shared how he has made a significant contribution along the same lines. Holiday’s reasoning for doing so is twofold: firstly what he has done will make a real difference in the lives of the families who have one less bill to pay; secondly, he is encouraging others to do the same, inspired by the quote from author Bill Campbell: ‘If you are blessed, be a blessing’. Being blessed is relative; we could look at the contributions made by Holiday and the person who inspired him and think that we can’t do what they have done so we won’t do anything. Alternatively, we could look at the many in our own communities who have so much less and decide that we can do something. This could be one can of food every time you go to the supermarket going in the foodbank collection point that most supermarkets have. If we all do this in our own community then collectively we are making a significant difference to those who need support in such challenging times.

Overcoming the resistance

In his book Total Meditation, author Deepak Chopra writes about intentions and what can been done to achieve them. He identiﬁes two pathways that are really quite simple: The pathway of intention to accomplishment; and the pathway of intention to resistance, leading to a lack of accomplishment. The ﬁrst pathway is the desired one; the second pathway is

where we need to look at processes and strategies to overcome the resistance. The idea of the resistance is also shared by Stephen Pressﬁeld in his book The War Of Art. He sums up the idea of the resistance through this quote: “The more important a call or action to our soul’s evolution, the more Resistance we will feel toward pursuing it.” Essentially what we need to do is to look for solutions that will enable us to overcome resistance. What we shouldn’t do is repeatedly do the same thing that we have tried in the past that has never proved to be successful. For example, if running is the strategy that you have used to get ﬁt and lose weight but it has never worked, don’t try it again. Instead look at other solutions. Your next option might not work, but the one after could, it’s simply a case of being awake to the many opportunities that are available to you.

Having less gives us more

We are so fortunate to be living our lives the way that we do at the present time, while all over the world people are living hugely restricted lives due to being in various stages of lockdown. There are some things that we aren’t able to do, with overseas experiences being one of these, and another being friends and family members from abroad aren’t able to visit us. With the restrictions we do have placed upon us this has opened our eyes to other experiences. For example, many of us have always looked overseas for travel. With this no longer being an option we are now starting to appreciate the many locations and experiences our own country has to oﬀer, and without the cost or discomfort of

a long haul flight. In a quite different area we can look at cinema. Most of the blockbusters that were due to be released have been put on hold. However, cinemas are still running, showing films that wouldn’t have got the attention they are now getting. I have enjoyed many films that I probably would never have seen had the expected releases arrived. In some areas, having less really does give us more if we’re prepared to try new things. There’s the added benefit of supporting our local economy too.

Night School and weekend courses

Today my wife picked up a brochure on night and weekend courses that can be attended in Wellington, where we spent the day. Looking through the catalogue there was a huge range of options for courses run by experts that were incredibly good value. There are courses on languages, ICT, crafts, home maintenance, ﬁnances ... the list of areas was quite extensive. While not having the same amount of options, there are similar courses in Masterton, my home town, that are also run by experts, where you can upskill, meet new people, and have a good time all at very little cost. Night school and weekend classes are such a great way to access personal and professional development. With wholeday courses in a weekend, or one-two hours on week nights for a few weeks you’ll have access to the resources and expertise that will increase your knowledge and skills that could be the beginning of a new career pathway of a lifelong hobby.

What have you been doing for the past six months?

On the Feel Better Live More podcast, host Rajan Chattergee interviewed James Clear. The discussion turned to the idea that who we are now is the result of decisions that have been made in the past and

the actions that have resulted from these decisions. For example, you may have made the decision to start exercising six months ago, with the process starting with a five-minute walk three times a week. When this started the steps may have seemed small and insignificant, but because you stated the journey, the steps became bigger and now you are able to run for five kilometres without stopping. If you continue this process of small increments, who knows where you will be or what you will be capable of in another six months’ time. We are still right at the beginning of the year. The New Year resolutions made just a few days ago may already be slipping from our minds as we have not lived up to the expectations we set for ourselves on December 31. If this is the case, do a reset and make the first steps even smaller, then build from there with tiny seemingly insignificant increments. If you can do this you will make the progress you can be proud of in 12 months from now.

Declutter your car right now

This morning I was dropping my daughter off at her work; a fiveminute drive from where we live. On the way home I was listening to The Minimalists Podcast, in which the topic of decluttering was being discussed. To many the idea of decluttering is incredibly overwhelming, as so many own so much, making the thought of just starting being a daunting one. Joshua and Ryan, the hosts of the show suggested starting smaller if the big picture is just too much. The place to start they suggested was the car, or even just the glovebox in the car. Josh and Ryan both feel that we hold on to stuff within the confines of our cars when we just don’t need to. Based on Joshua’s and Ryan’s idea I decided to declutter my car as soon

as I got home. In doing so I found items I didn’t even know I had: giveaway key rings; manuals; sales paraphernalia; food wrappers; ﬁtness equipment; and many other items. It didn’t take me long to realise that nothing I found was of any real value so I threw almost everything I found away. The whole process for decluttering took a few minutes; my car now looks a lot better and I know what’s in it.

A favourite habit of a habit expert

I’ve posted a lot about James Clear, the author of Atomic Habits. I’m listening to the audible version of his book and he is a favourite of podcast hosts, with his ideas being so applicable around the topic of New Year Resolutions. When interviewed on the Feel Better, Live More podcast, host Rajan Chattergee asked Clear about habits he considered important in his own life. Clear’s response was reading. He feels reading is a way we can access information about anything: if you want to learn about any topic there will be a book on it that will tell you pretty much all you need to know. Books are extremely accessible; library will either have the book you want or are likely to order it in for you. The same applies to bookshops, who should be able to get any title you want. I consider books to be great equalisers. The books that Bill Gates chooses to read are just as accessible to almost anyone through a library, bookstore, or even an electronic book reader. However, the important next step after acquiring the book is to sit down and take the time to read it. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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Property values soar Sue Teodoro Multiple buyers scrambling to buy limited listings across Wairarapa mean last year’s delayed rating valuations are probably already out of date. Real estate agents describe local and ﬁrsttime buyers losing out to cashed-up successful bidders, often from out of town. New RVs, based on September 2020 property values, were due late last year and are expected soon, although a publication date has not been announced. The re-valuation process is being managed by Quotable Value. Paul McCorry, area manager at QV, said while the new valuations were expected to be higher than current RVs, they had probably already been overtaken by the market. “Market conditions since 2017, with record low interest rates and good demand for property in Wairarapa have supported strong value growth,” he said. “We are experiencing a very active market in Wairarapa.” Property prices have moved fast since September 2020. Real estate agents describe the combined impact of low interest rates, limited housing stock, covid-19, expats returning to New Zealand, proximity to Wellington, and good value for money pushing prices up. Martinboroughbased agent Susan Stephen said some properties were selling for up to double the current RV. “It is not uncommon to have multiple oﬀers, sometimes more than

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Although most inquiries were from Wellington, the agency was having strong interest from offshore. Some people were buying sight unseen. “We are having a lot of people contacting us from out of the area because it is still very good value. “We are also getting a large number of inquiries from offshore from expats looking to come home,” she said “Some buyers are even paying a premium to take the property off the market. “It’s great for the vendor.” Stewart said, inevitably, many were losing out and advised buyers to do their research early. “There is a lot of disappointment out there,” she said. “Buyers should do their due diligence as quickly as possible to be competitive. “Currently, the RVs do not reflect the current sale prices or value.” McCorry said the RVs were not the same as a market valuation and would not capture changes. “Any of the buoyant market movement which occurred in the latter months of 2020 and the start of 2021 will not be captured in the new values.” He said the new unpublished values may well already be less than homeowners could expect to sell for. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Kiwi care package delayed Grace Prior A package sent from Wairarapa man Alan Fielding to a young boy, who has been raising money for Evelina London Children’s Hospital by walking laps aided by his crutches, is stuck in London due to covid-19. Fielding had read about the case of Tony Hudgell a few years ago and was appalled, so decided to put together a package to send to him for a bit of joy. Hudgell is a British boy from Kent who had a double leg amputation in 2017 after severe abuse from his parents, both imprisoned. Hudgell’s mother Paula said in a report that at five weeks old, he had had all his limbs broken, dislocations of his ankle, his toes, his thumbs, multiple fractures – and he had been left without medical attention for up to 10 days – by that time, his poor little body had just given up. Hudgell turned six just before Christmas, and had been inspired by the work of World War II veteran Captain Tom Moore, who raised more than $65 million for National Health Service charities in Britain, by walking around his home during lockdown.

Alan Fielding with the bumper box of treats he organised as a gift for Tony Hudgell, 6, who lives in the United Kingdom. PHOTO/FILE

Hudgell had also been walking, with the aid of his crutches, to raise money for Evelina London Children’s Hospital. By the end of last year, he had raised $3m. Hudgell had been developing quite an interest in military history, after his conversations with Captain Moore. Fielding has also experienced what he calls “diffability” in his life, with his son passing

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that the situation in the UK would be so bad.” Fielding said that the package was now in the hands of a New Zealand military attache nicknamed “Lofty” due to his six-foot-nine height. The package, which contains books and military memorabilia, is now waiting to be delivered by forces, providing it is safe to do so with covid-19.

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New Year resolution ideas My wife and I are not party people. We would far sooner sit around a table with good friends and good food than go to a party with loud music and hordes of people. New Year’s Eve parties are even worse because when the clock strikes midnight you are pounced upon by a plague of strangers and slobbering drunks. Then, the following morning we have the proclamation of the New Year resolutions. These New Year’s promises go way back over 4000 years to ancient Babylon. During Akitu, a 12-day New Year celebration [which was in March then] the people would plant crops, crown a new king [or pledge their loyalty to the existing king], repay their debts and return borrowed items. They believed if they kept their word, the gods would look favourably on them and their crops. I have no doubt they kept their resolutions more earnestly than we do today. In 2007 a study of 3000 people found that 88 per cent made resolutions that failed. If I had ever made a New Year’s resolution [which I haven’t], I think I would have been among

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Graeme Burnard the 88 per cent. In saying that, I did go cold turkey and give up a 40-a-day smoking habit 10 years ago after “encouragement” from my wife. But I then started drinking litres of Coca Cola on a weekly basis as a substitute until I was diagnosed with diabetes

so gave up the coke straight away too. So maybe I am doing myself a disfavour saying I wouldn’t be able to keep a New Year’s resolution. I can make a commitment when I need to. The most common New Year’s Resolutions are: More exercise, save more

money, eat more healthily and lose some weight. Do you agree, they are probably the ones that fail the most too? New Year’s Resolutions should be challenging but I think they would be more achievable if there was a fun element in them too. How about getting your photo taken in 12 unusual places and then having them framed. You wouldn’t even have to leave town for that. Make a new friend a month. Maybe, just paying

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more attention to the people in your street. Once a month, cook something you have never eaten before. [Brain fritters are delicious!] Learn something you never learned as a child. For example, learn to do a handstand. Learn to ride a bike. Learn to swim. As I write this, I feel a resolution coming on. So my very ﬁrst New Year’s resolution is to make a New Year’s Resolution, and that resolution is – Stop procrastinating….. but not today.

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Stories behind the Stones

Masterton’s ‘ÿ rst’ formal burials Oddly enough, there are two “ÿ rst” burials contained within Masterton’s Archer St cemetery. In the ÿ rst of a further series of “Stories behind the stones”, GARETH WINTER from the Wairarapa Archive explains how that happened. Although burials have been carried out in the Masterton cemetery since the establishment of the township in the mid-1850s, before 1878 these burials were all carried out in an informal manner, as no provision had been made for a burial ground when the town was laid out. A 40-acre section had been set aside on the banks of the Waipoua River as a “publick” reserve, so it was natural that the townspeople should chose this to become the public cemetery, albeit in very strange circumstances. In those days, the Waipoua River ran in a course that looped around in the area between Queen St and Colombo Rd, touching the base of the cliﬀ underneath the hospital before returning across the course of the current river to run around the boundary of the

Parks Sportsbowl. It was here, in late 1855, that a parcel of clothes was found on the banks. According to legend, the small number of people then living in Masterton thought someone had drowned, and a party set out to ﬁnd the body. Richard Iorns, sonin-law of the town’s eponymous founder Joseph Masters, was deputed to dig a grave, and chose a spot in the reserve near the river where the clothes had been found. It was shortly determined that the clothes had been discarded on the river, and there was no body. Irons, who did not have the strongest constitution, was not amused. He had caught a chill digging the grave, and within a few days succumbed to pneumonia. He suﬀered the indignity of being buried in the

very grave he had dug. The unofficial cemetery continued to be used by the town’s residents, even though there was no official record kept of the burials. Richard Iorn’s motherin-law Sarah Masters, his father-in-law Joseph Masters, and his wife Sarah, by then remarried to Henry Bannister and with an additional eight children to add to his four, were all interred before the law establishing the Masterton Cemetery Trust was enacted. An act passed in 1875 led to the formation of the trust, but it was 1878 before the ground was officially prepared for the cemetery, fenced off from the Masterton Park, and the official register started. A 26-yearold man named Henry Bosley became to first official burial – number one in the register – but next to nothing is known about him. There is no mention of his life or death in

newspapers of the time, and the burial record merely says that he was a 26-year-old man, and the service was taken by the Anglican minister, Reverend Teakle. It seems likely he was the same Henry Bosley who migrated to New Zealand from England on the ‘Golden Sea’, arriving in Wellington in January 1874. The passenger list

discloses that he was a general labourer. Also on the same ship was his sister Elizabeth Julia and her second husband Joseph Stokes. According to the 1861 English census, they were the children of Jason Bosley and his wife Elizabeth. Living in London, Joseph was a turncock [a worker in municipal water supply] and Elizabeth was a needleswoman. Their oldest daughter Annie, who lived with the family, was a “fringe maker”. The exact location of both these ﬁrst burials is unknown. A stone erected on the Masters family plot commemorates Richard Iorns, where his death is recorded as being in 1854, one of many mistakes on the monument. Henry Bosley’s grave marker, which would have been wooden if he ever had one, has long disappeared, and the exact Richard Iorns’ grave marker. location of his grave PHOTO/SUPPLIED is unknown.

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JACQUI MURRAY DANCE SCHOOL Jacqui Murray has been teaching dance for over 30 years. These days in both Carterton and Martinborough. She and her team of experienced teachers offer classes for all ages, including specialised pre-school classes. Exams are held mid-way through the year where

pupils are assessed against the NZAMD standards. While these are not mandatory, the pupils who choose to do these exams seem to become better dancers, learning about the discipline, dedication, and motivation from achieving high standards. Jacqui Murray feels the dance

exams provide a positive learning experience and gives the students a great sense of accomplishment. The dance school is wellknown too for its annual cabaret performance held at the Carterton Events Centre in November and it’s proving a popular way to celebrate the dance year.

A SENSE OF BELONGING AT HADLOW PRE-SCHOOL At Hadlow Pre-school we pride ourselves on providing quality early childhood education for children from three years old. Our welcoming environment and qualified teachers ensure that each child builds a strong sense of belonging and meaningful relationships that are necessary to learn, develop and have fun!

We are on the grounds of Hadlow School and are part of Trinity Schools, however we also welcome children who wish to attend alternative primary schools. Please feel free to visit us and find out more about what Hadlow Pre-school can offer you and your child.

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We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to explore the joy of dance and have it enhance their life. We carefully tailor to the age & ability of students.

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SOLWAY COLLEGE SET FOR MAJOR ROLL GROWTH When Solway College reopens on Sunday 31 January, it will be on a capped roll for the first time in its 105-year history. The year will start with a predawn kawanga whare, as it opens its two new boarding dormitories. Each of the brand new dormitories boasts an additional 15 large individual rooms, equipped with modern bathrooms, kitchens and living spaces. There are 30 new bedrooms catering for the additional roll growth. Solway College Principal Janine Tupaea is excited about the year to come and grateful for all who made the build project such a success.

but I especially need to thank Shane and the team at Quality Builders who did an exceptional “We are so appreciative of everyone Janine Tupaea job, creating such beautifully finished who worked on our buildings for our girls to new dormitories. It was reside in. definitely a community effort,

“We have continually growing waiting lists, as families are making Solway College their first choice for their daughters' education.” Interest is coming from throughout New Zealand. Tupaea credits this to the school’s special character. “This is made up of our

Christian, close-knit family atmosphere, small class sizes, outstanding academic, sporting and cultural successes, and recognition of boarding school advantages. I’m thrilled we can offer our girls such modern and comfortable living spaces, as for many of our students Solway really is their ‘home

away from home.” Tupaea is looking forward to welcoming the additional new students, families and staff at the start-of-year pōwhiri. “At Solway College every one of our girls counts and we aim to ensure that every girl not only succeeds, but thrives.”

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WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY: COURSE CONFIRMATION DAY Year 13 - 9am - 10:30am Year 12 - 11am - 12:30pm Year 11 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm (Year 11 students are only required to attend if they have a course clash) Senior students will receive an email to their WaiCol email address with their course information prior to 27 January MONDAY 1 FEBRUARY TO WEDNESDAY 3 FEBRUARY Year 9s will complete a transition programme beginning with a pōwhiri

at 9.30am in the Hall on Monday 1 February, All whānau and families welcome. Year 9’s finish at 3.05pm on Monday 1 February. THURSDAY 4 FEBRUARY 8.35am Year 9: Group Classes 8.35am Year 10: Hall 8.35am Year 11: Gym 9am Year 12 & 13: Hall Full school assembly Period 2 FRIDAY 5 FEBRUARY: Normal school day starting at 8.40am

2021 TERM DATES TERM 1 - Monday 1 February to Friday 16 April Stat Holidays: Waitangi Day Monday 8 Feb (Observed), Good Friday 2 April, Easter Monday 5 April, Easter Tuesday 6 April TERM 2: Monday 3 May to Friday 9 July Stat Holidays: Queen’s Birthday Monday 7 June Teacher Only Days: Tuesday 11 May, Friday 4 June TERM 3: Monday 26 July to Friday 1 October Teacher Only Day: Thursday 5 August TERM 4: Monday 18 October to Friday 10 December Stat Holidays: (Labour Day) Monday 25 October Teacher Only Day: Wednesday 1 December

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VAST EDUCATION CHOICE IN WAIRARAPA Wairarapa has long been renowned as a region offering high class, diverse education. For a region of around 40,000 people, the choice is impressive. Whether you are looking for pre-school education, a primary school for your child, or a secondary education for your budding teenager which best reflects your family values and belief system – there will be an institution for you. It pays to shop around too and visit the myriad of schools on offer. Meet the principals, look around the grounds and buildings and talk with others to get a broad overview, before you make the choice. Education is not a one-sizefits-all service. While one school may perfectly suit one child, another may need a totally different approach. What’s important is that you know and listen to your child when it comes time to select a pre-school or school. And,

education levels together. When choosing schools, also consider distance children have to travel. It is inevitable in Wairarapa that children often must catch a bus but try and keep the distance to a minimum. Boarding (weekly or by term) is also a consideration and this is offered at several of the colleges.

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early age and there’s nothing more comforting for them than to move through the

Wairarapa has nine secondary and 24 schools offering primary education. For college education the choice is wide. There are the private integrated schools within the Trinity system with Rathkeale and St Matthew’s, there is the integrated Solway College for girls, the state schools of Tararua, Makoura, Wairarapa and Kuranui Colleges, Chanel College in Masterton for Catholic-based education, and the Ponatahi Christian School in Carterton.

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LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR Kuranui College Principal, Simon Fuller, is looking forward to the new school year and is excited about meeting this year’s new students.

a whole new range of activities and explore their interests in things. Last year also saw an extension of the college’s Ignite Curriculum across all the year levels, from At the beginning of the junior college up 2020, the school to Year 13. “This welcomed 165 has allowed the Year 9 students, school’s senior a record in its curriculum to recent history, and continue to with the roll of 560 develop student expanding to 660 engagement, for 2021, Kuranui is Simon Fuller achievement, life skills experiencing huge growth and to let each student in its roll. have a productive pathway for their next step in life,” says “We’re so excited to see the Fuller. roll continue to grow and are looking forward to welcoming our new cohort of students and whānau into our school community,” says Fuller.

And despite being interrupted by the global pandemic, Kuranui’s results are tracking at record levels.

Population growth has helped with the roll increase, but many of the students enjoy the unique opportunities on offer like Inspire Time. A new initiative last year, it gives students the chance to sample

“Covid-19 has presented the school community with a different way of thinking. New opportunities have been designed and implemented, and we have all engaged in new ways of working.”

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MAKOURA COLLEGE

– WORKING TOGETHER TO ACHIEVE STUDENTS’ POTENTIAL Mākoura College, with its progressive and inclusive approach to learning, is well placed to continue to prepare students to have a productive pathway for their next step in life.

Marion Harvey

Mākoura College is committed to ensuring the success of every student on their pathway and Principal, Marion Harvey, believes there are many paths to success. “The key for our young people is having high expectations, encouraging them to pursue their passions, and making space for those passions within the school environment. Mākoura College is a great school with committed, innovative, enthusiastic, and skilled staff. My commitment is that by working together, students will achieve their potential.” Mentoring and support is a key area. Extended Waka Huia (mentor) time builds a sense of whānau connection. Mākoura College recognises the need for every student to have an adult who knows them well, who can get to know families well, and who can support student wellbeing and future pathways. Staff work closely with each student, and their whanau, to ensure there is a strong connection between the subjects chosen, planned qualifications and their

career. It’s a multi-tiered, all-encompassing approach.

MĀKOURA’S OTHER UNIQUE PROGRAMMES INCLUDE: TE KOHANGA MĀTAURANGA This will be introduced in 2021 and will cover the learning areas of Te Reo Māori me ōna tikanga, Nga kōrero tuku iho/ pakiwaitara, Hauora/Rongoa Māori and Mahi toi. Students will learn in a wananga styled environment. MILITARY SERVICES ACADEMY Mākoura College is the only school in Wairarapa to offer this programme. It is delivered in association with the New Zealand Defence Force. The course integrates military

skills into the academic syllabus. A significant amount of time is dedicated to physical training, leadership, and teamwork, while the military component provides students with tools and experiences to make sound decisions, increase wellbeing and reduce perceived learning barriers.

AROTAHI Project-based learning with the goal to develop lifelong learners through authentic contexts. A chance to focus on transferable skills through projects that promote community connection and student agency.

You are welcome to come and visit Mākoura College. We have an inclusive, warm, and safe environment. Our vision of growing tika, pono, and aroha through learning means our students will leave school as lifelong learners with a richness of experiences that are positive and rewarding.

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WAIRARAPA MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS “We are a peaceful, supportive community that embraces diversity; every child, family and teacher is treasured here.”

We are now enjoying the 11th year in our beautiful villa on Lincoln Road, Masterton. Creating community is at the heart of our work. We offer a peaceful and orderly environment which flows freely between indoors and outdoors. Our Montessori centre is a thriving community of learners where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. A rich Montessori programme fosters a love of learning, independence and creativity; all of which enable the child to reach their full potential.

opportunities to care for the natural environment. Children grow vegetables which they then lovingly prepare to share with their friends. Our fruit and nut trees have matured and become a living playground for the children, who are encouraged to create their own play structures. We have a passionate and highly qualified team of responsive Montessori teachers working with the children, enabling them to develop at their own pace using the unique Montessori learning materials. These are designed to engage the children and connect them to sounds, shapes, colours and textures in

We are a peaceful, supportive community that embraces diversity; every child, family and teacher is treasured here. Our community is diverse, and we enjoy learning about different cultures through a shared celebration of festivals throughout the year. Our garden provides

their environment. A deep and abiding curiosity is necessary for creative learning. This is nurtured by providing the child with opportunities to discover qualities, dimensions and relationships amidst a rich variety of stimulating learning situations. You are welcome to visit and experience first-hand what makes the Montessori approach unique. We offer Montessori Early Childhood Education for children aged 2-6. We are open Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, throughout the year (only closing for the Christmas New Year holidays). ENQUIRIES Phone: (06) 370 1471 (centre). Email: wairarapa.montessori@ gmail.com www.wairarapamontessori.com

Give your child a head start at school Do want your child to be a competent independent self-learner? Our Montessori Children’s House offers a peaceful and orderly environment based around a structured learning curriculum supported by Montessori trained teachers and special Montessori learning materials

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“Montessori’s been fantastic for my daughter’s socialisation. The structure and orderliness really suits her nature, we’ve decided to continue with Montessori into primary school” Experience first hand what makes the Montessori approach unique. For more information contact Pauline Harter

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EDUCATION IN NEW ZEALAND Your child’s education begins at birth. Early Childhood Education services are vast and varied and usually serve children from 0 – 6 years. In New Zealand, your child must attend a school, kura, or be home-schooled from age 6.

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training, or a career •Learning, of course, is a lifetime opportunity and many people choose through their lives to gain qualifications

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION (0–6 years)

• 0–6 years early childhood services such as Playcentre, Montessori, Kindergarten, day care centres are available

You can get your child off to a great start in life by getting them involved in learning from an early age.

• Between age 5-6, most children start their schooling, on, or just after, their 5th birthday, but it is not compulsory to start school in NZ until you turn 6

Early learning helps children to be confident and curious about the world. It also helps children do better when they move on to school or kura. Your child learns through:

• Age 6-16, children must attend school under the Education and Training Act 2020

• everything they do, see, feel, smell, taste and hear

•Age 16-19, schooling is optional. Around this time, young people gain National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) and many transition to further education,

•everywhere they go •everyone who talks, smiles, and plays with them. There is lots of information available about how you can support your child’s early

learning and strategies for parenting. Be curious, as a parent or caregiver, and find out what is available.

land go to government-funded state schools, but there are also state-integrated and private schools.

PRIMARY SCHOOL

TERTIARY EDUCATION

(6–12 years) Your child’s primary school year goes from Year 1-8. There are lots of different kinds of primary, intermediate schools and kura in New Zealand, but your own choices will depend on where you live and the needs of your child and your family values. Most children in New Zealand go to government-funded state or state-integrated schools, and there are also private schools available in some areas.

SECONDARY SCHOOL

(12–16 years) – sometimes known as College or High School Where your teenager goes to secondary school will depend on where they live and their interests and needs. Most secondary students in New Zea-

As your child gets to senior secondary school your attention will turn to what they want to do after school, and what their education, training and career options are. Education after secondary school is not limited to universities and institutes of technology or polytechnics. There is a wide range of opportunities that includes tertiary study, vocational training, apprenticeships and on-the-job training. The School year – how it’s made up. NZ law requires schools to provide 380 half days of education in one year. The New Zealand school year is divided into four terms, with a two-week break between terms 1, 2 and 3. After term

4, there is a six-week summer holiday break. Most schools follow the same term dates, but there is some flexibility for schools and kura to work around local events and anniversaries. The Minister of Education sets the number of days and half days a school or kura must be open each term. Schools and kura are closed on public holidays.

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ENROL NOW AND CAPTURE YOUR FUTURE AT UCOL If you’re thinking of studying in Masterton, look no further than UCOL Wairarapa! At UCOL we have a range of courses and programmes, as well as flexible study options, so you can study full time or part time, on campus, on line or while you’re still on the job. New and recently introduced courses at Wairarapa include certificates and diplomas in business. The NZ certificate in Te Reo (Te Pokaitaki Reo Rua) and a new range of primary industry courses, including farming systems and business management are other exciting options. We are also immensely proud to be offering the New Zealand Certificate in Conservation in partnership with Pūkaha. Many of our courses are now included in Free Trades Training, which means no

“At UCOL we have a range of courses and programmes, as well as flexible study options, options, so you can study full time or part time, on campus, on line or while you’re still on the job.” matter what you have studied before, you can enrol in these courses for free. Our certificates and diplomas in agriculture and primary industries, conservation, construction, health and wellbeing, and animal care, are all included! Our Te Pokaitaki Reo Rua and computing courses are also fee-free. Check out our website ucol.ac.nz for further info or come in and see us at our thriving Wairarapa campus and have a chat about what course will see you capture your future at UCOL.

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Stories behind the Stones

Tragedy behind bare patch The Masterton cemetery stands as testament to many sad stories, but fewer can be more desolate than a patch of moss-covered ground, bereft of any monument, that marks the last resting place of a body found lying in farmland near Masterton in 1896. GARETH WINTER from the Wairarapa Archive explains in the second instalment of this series, ‘Stories behind the Stones’. In March 1896, Harry Vaughan was returning from delivering a load of ﬁrewood in Masterton, taking a shortcut across some paddocks at Manaia in his cart when he spied a man lying face down in the grass, blood spilled over the ground around his face. The legs were drawn up, as if the person had fallen over from a sitting position, and a revolver was found nearby. He hastened to town and called Sergeant McArdle to tell him of his discovery. Constable Joseph May took charge of the body and it was removed to the morgue.

Inquiries determined that the man had been staying for a few days at O’Meara’s boarding house in town, but no one knew his name. However, fellow residents Michael Eagan and James Donagher both said they had spent time with him in the past few days, and they had not seen anything strange in his behaviour. An investigation of his clothing and accessories gave a small clue – the initials “GP” were embroidered on a yellow silk handkerchief and also in pencil inside the man’s hat, which had been made by Rhodes of Christchurch.

The unmarked grave of George Peacock. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

The man’s watch had three names engraved on it – James Eandy, and Edward Chapman were legible, but the third name had been scratched with a pocketknife and was unreadable. The police were at a loss to know who the victim was. They were contacted by a “Miss Page” from Wellington, worried that it may have been her brother George, supposedly in the district. She said he had a slight scar on the top of his nose, but police did not think it was her sibling.

They were also contacted by Oliver Peacock of Christchurch, who feared that the body may have been that of his son, also called George, who had gone missing from the family home in Sydenham. He said he was on his way north to check. An inquest was opened before Peacock Senior arrived in Masterton. Medical evidence made it clear that the young man had shot himself, and Peacock, a bootmaker, identiﬁed the body as that of his son on his arrival. He said his son had gone to work as usual in Christchurch on the last day he saw him. He had come home from work at his usual time and went out after a meal. He arrived back home later and took a candle to the bedroom. He must have left the house through a window as he had not been seen leaving the house. He said he was at a loss to account for the tragedy. His son had a steady job at a sawmill, was “walking

out” with a young woman, and had never shown any signs of despondency. On the last night the family saw him, he seemed cheerful. George Peacock was born in Christchurch in 1873, a couple of years after his parents, Oliver and Lavinia, arrived in New Zealand on the Merope. Born in Armagh, Oliver described himself as a farm labourer on the passenger list but worked as a bootmaker. It was not the ﬁrst tragedy to hit the family. Their son William, who was 11 months old when they came to New Zealand, died as a 16-year-old. There was to be further sadness for Oliver, as his daughter Sarah Jane, who had given George the yellow silk handkerchief, also died very young, in 1913, the same year that Lavinia died. Oliver died in 1929 and is buried in Addington cemetery in Christchurch along with Lavinia, and two unmarried daughters. The gravesite of the man who died alone in the paddocks at Manaia is unmarked.

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Are you trying to keep up with the ever changing world of technology? Do you have a new device or need to up-skill for work? Does ‘going online’ scare you? Then let REAP Wairarapa help you. We can tailor courses to meet your needs or come along to a generic course to fill in any gaps. From smartphones to laptops, or specific programs such as Excel and Word, we can help. A range of courses for the new year will soon be advertised, but get in touch with us to see how we can support you to become confident in using your technology.

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Have you wondered what to do with that old chair at your place? Tutor Judy Jeffery will help you learn the skills to renovate that chair and change it to become a new favourite piece of furniture. This popular 8 week course will be held each term on Wednesday evenings from 7 - 9pm, so register now to confirm your place. Term 1 = Mid Feb - Mid April Term 2 = Mid May - Mid July Term 3 = Mid Aug - Mid Sept Term 4 = Mid Oct - Mid Dec Do you have a long held upholstery project ready to renew? Think ahead to next year and plan to work on it. Contact us to be on the waiting list.

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As you spend time together during the holidays, make sure you include all of your children in your activities and conversations. These special times are great opportunities to help develop the critical language skills that your tamariki/mokopuna will need for education and for life. An ideal present for children is a book; with encouragement they will enjoy sharing it with you. Even very young children learn from having stories read and told to them. Anyone in the household: parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters, other whanau can talk with the younger children. Make up stories, sing songs, play ‘I Spy’ and any other games that help them to listen and talk back.

Enrolment essential if you wish to attend one of our courses, so... ENROL NOW For more information or to enrol, contact: Email reception@reapwairarapa.nz Phone (06) 377 1379 0800 WAIREAP www.reapwairarapa.nz or pop into REAP House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton.

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To South Wairarapa and beyond John Lazo-Ron A Wairarapa astronomy tour company has added another wing to its stargazing experience with an aim to teach primary school pupils about space. Under the Stars, which has been showcasing the night skies to the region for two years, launched its Space Trail programme in Martinborough last week. Project lead Charlotte Harding said Space Trail was an app-based game that would direct children through 18 locations in Martinborough, Featherston [to January 24], and Greytown [January 25-31], performing activities and challenges all related to space. Once the game was downloaded, children would enter a team name, and the trail would begin with the app acting like a compass guiding them to each new activity. Some of the questions they would need to answer included, “what does the

word ‘planet’ mean?”, and “how long does the sun’s light take to get to the earth?”. Harding said she and Under the Stars director Becky Bateman came up with the Space Trail idea after seeing a lack of family activities in the region while always having planned to add an educational division to the business. “One of [Becky’s] passions for the long-term project of Under the Stars was to have an educational arm as well as doing something fun for kids,” Harding said. “Things that kids might not be learning generally at the moment, opening up their world to space, science, and astronomy. “So, this was an idea we thought we would explore because we’d like to oﬀer something in school holidays that is fun, educational, low cost, and also gets the family doing something together.” Harding said there was

a four-hour window to complete Space Trail but mentioned it was not a race and that the length of time was merely to allow children to take regular food breaks. Although there would be spot prizes related to some of the challenges on the app. Harding hoped the game would open children’s minds towards the galaxy. “It’s going to open up curiosity. You don’t need any knowledge because you’re going to be ﬁnding out, and that’s what we want.” Harding hoped to get close to 60 families involved in Space Trail and planned to continue the experience throughout every school holiday in 2021. Depending on how it goes, Harding said they would look to expand the concept further into Wairarapa in Carterton and Masterton. • Tickets for Space Trail are available on EventFinda.

Resident’s creek concerns A resident who has spent hours filling the section of Solway Stream which runs through his property with a hose says the council should be doing more. The man, who did not wish to be named, said he had been filling the stream at the back of his property every 24-48 hours for the past few weeks. It took about two hours to fill it to its usual level. “I have been a South Belt resident for more than 20 years, and the stream that crosses High St has always been good and freeflowing,” he said. “In the last 12 months,

it has stopped about ﬁve times.” His concern was for the eels living in the stream. While he had seen four at one stage, he currently saw two in his section of the stream. “If I don’t ﬁll it up, they’ll die,” he said. “Everybody had eels in their creek along South Belt.” He had rung the council, who said they would look into the issue. “They’ve got a lot to answer for,” the man said. He believed the problem was human-made and said the stream had been

running low ever since work had begun on a nearby building site. Another resident of the area said the stream had never been very deep, though it had been lower recently. They did not have eels in their section of the stream. A Masterton District Council spokesperson said the stream was still ﬂowing upstream. “If it is dry lower down, it is likely to be the result of the natural dry conditions.” There was no suggestion that construction work was the cause, they said.

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SUMMER’S HOTTING UP!

ROAD CLOSURE

WINGS OVER WAIRARAPA 2021 Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Masterton District Council proposes to close the following roads to ordinary vehicular traffic for the Wings Over Wairarapa 2021 Air Festival for the period indicated hereunder:

… AND THAT MEANS WATER RESTRICTIONS

Roads to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic

Summer means sun, but as we all know, it also means water restrictions will be a part of gardeners’ lives over the next few months.

y South Belt

Masterton District Council’s water restrictions are tied to the flow in the Waingawa River, the source of Masterton’s drinking water. Maintaining the health of the Waingawa River is a priority for the council.

y Old Orchard Road

Gardeners can prepare for dry spells by: y laying mulch, to reduce water loss through evaporation y keeping weeds to a minimum to reduce competition for water y planning ways to collect rainwater for use in the garden. We’ll let you know when restrictions change – keep an eye on our website (www.mstn.govt. nz) and our billboards around town - and an ear on your radios. Restrictions can sometimes change quickly – because we want to give gardeners the benefit of higher river flows when we can – but the website and council social media will always be up-to-date. To make water restrictions as clear as possible, Masterton residents will notice a few changes this summer.

y Solway Crescent y Gimson Street y Plum Tree Lane y South Road and South Road Extension from immediately south of the Devon Street intersection to the road termination at the Waingawa River. y Manaia Road from South Road to its intersection with Te Whiti Road. No Parking Restrictions No parking will be permitted on either side of the road, along the controlled length of Manaia Road, South Belt, South Road from Devon Street to the River and Solway Crescent from its intersection with SH2 to 30 Solway Crescent. Period of Closure

y there is additional roadside signage showing restriction levels

Thursday 25 February to Sunday 28 February from 8am – 10:30pm

y our new phone app will advise people of changes to restriction levels (see below)

South Road Extension

y website and social media sites will be “one-stop shops” for the latest information on water.

Saturday 27 February and Sunday 28 February from 5:30am - 10:30pm

If we all go with the flow, the river and gardens will both stay healthy.

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THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS OF THE COUNCIL AND ITS COMMITTEES ARE SET DOWN FOR FEBRUARY

Solway Crescent, Gimson Street, South Belt, Plum Tree Lane, Old Orchard Road, South Road from immediately south of the Devon Street intersection, Manaia Road from South Road to its intersection with Te Whiti Road.

Alternative Provision for Ordinary Vehicular Traffic Residents in the above roads will have normal access to their properties. During the period of closure the following provisions will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the road:y Marshals will be provided for the convenience of residents who may require to use that section of closed road. y During the period of closure there will be a dedicated emergency lane down the centre of South Road.

3 February, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road, Masterton 2pm Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting

y The above may be changed via STMS and the Local Road Controlling Authority on the day.

17 February, Kiwi Room, Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road, Masterton 3pm Council Meeting Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings and copies of the relevant order papers will be available for inspection at the reception desk, district council office, 161 Queen Street, and at the public library, 54 Queen Street, two working days prior to the meeting. They are also available on the council website.

Dated this 20 January 2021 Susan Southey - Planning and Building Manager

Opportunity for Public Comment At the beginning of the Council meeting, a period is available for those who wish to speak or comment on any matter relevant to the meeting in question. Requests to speak at a meeting should be made to Harriet Kennedy, Governance Advisor, phone 370 6300 or email mdc@mstn.govt.nz at least one clear day before the meeting. Kathryn Ross - Chief Executive

Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge notice of objection and grounds thereof in writing before 4:00pm 3rd February 2021 at the Masterton District Council Office, 161 Queen Street or P O Box 444, Masterton 5840.

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Look forward to the past –

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Ali Mackisack Imagine this. You’re walking through the forest in the lower Ruamāhanga valley, somewhere near Wairarapa Moana. It’s 1821. Your ears are tuned to the calls of kōkako, kākāriki, kererū and whio. Kākā, kiwi, kārearea, and tīeke thrive here too. The sun dapples through the stands of kahikatea and pukatea, picking out the tiny tawa seedlings heading toward the light. The water in the river is teeming with life and the forest ecosystem is thriving, from its tiniest fungi to its dense canopy. Now imagine this – that 100 years from now, your descendants can have exactly this same experience. The Aorangi Restoration Trust, with the support of Project Crimson, is working to bring this vision to life. With buy-in from landowners and iwi, they have already begun establishing native forest corridors across Tonganui, the Big South. In the long term, they aim to have functioning native forest, alongside farmland, stretching from the Aorangi forest park behind Cape Palliser, across the valley ﬂoor to the Wairarapa Moana and the foothills of

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corridors, provide them with whatever’s needed to make this happen, and then get in there to clear, fence, plant, and monitor.” “For the farmers, it’s not about “giving up” a bit of their farmland. Most of the farmers we’ve spoken to are well aware that by

being part of this, they are actually making their land more biologically diverse, more resilient, more able to cope with the expected climate challenges. And we’re not looking at creating native forest on a landowner’s most productive areas of land. A lot of the areas that farmers may contemplate planting, are what was eloquently described to me as “shitty gullies” by one landowner.” But the trust isn’t looking at small areas. “To make a diﬀerence, we can’t just be planting a strip just a few metres wide alongside a drain.

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portion of what we would like to achieve.” The four-year agreement with Project Crimson, which supports initiatives to plant native trees, has the trust supporting the fencing-off of at least 100 hectares and planting these with native trees. Yet it’s clear that many farmers are already taking steps in the same direction as the trust. “We had about 30 farmers at the August 2020 meeting, interested in finding out more about the project’s idea,” Burgess said. “Some even brought along farm maps and said ‘have a look at this, we’re thinking of fencing off along here.’ “Neighbours are talking to neighbours. On one block, where there was a riparian strip being planted with the support of the regional council, a neighbour who had an adjoining strip saw what was going on and said “hey I can contribute to that too”, and so he did.” “Farmers are working on their farm plans with the Greater Wellington Regional Council, and what we are doing is lending a hand. We have a fairly good idea of what used to grow where, and we have a specialist group of volunteers who can advise on the best match of plants to the site conditions [soil type, drainage, slope, aspect[. “The combinations of plants selected may be

“The value of reconnecting the small fragmented native habitats across Tonganui is to provide people with a deep connection to this place and ensure our grandchildren and future generations will see and can enjoy what once flourished here.” different for each farmer and each piece of land.” As well as providing shade and shelter, the forest corridors will reduce nutrient runoff from farms and improve the water quality of streams and rivers. It is anticipated that regular water quality monitoring will provide a baseline for further longer-term results, such as water quality improvements in streams entering the Ruamahanga River and Wairarapa Moana. Another exciting aspect of the project is the establishment of a native plant nursery at Kohunui Marae near Pirinoa, which will eventually become a specialist nursery for the area and the major plant supplier for final plantings, in 2023. By this stage, the trust aims to have planted over 100,000 trees. “The exciting thing is,

that we’re not the only ones working in this area of course,” Burgess said. “There are a lot of community care groups doing a lot of different projects in this part of Wairarapa and we’re keen to connect with them through the Wairarapa Pūkaha to Kawakawa Alliance. “Because we’re set up as a charitable trust, it’s easy for others to tie in with what we’re doing, and we are keen to support their work too. This benefits everyone involved. What Clive Paton, [Aorangi Restoration Trust chairman] said in our planning document, really sums this up: “The value of reconnecting the small fragmented native habitats across Tonganui is to provide people with a deep connection to this place and ensure our grandchildren and future generations will see and can enjoy what once flourished here.” • Learn more about the Aorangi Restoration Trust on their website > www.aorangitrust. org.nz • The Aorangi Restoration Trust is just one of the many groups working within the Wairarapa Pūkaha to Kawakawa Alliance network. Learn more about WaiP2K at > www.waip2k.org.nz

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Switch it off Covid-19 is still on the rampage throughout the world, and the USA is teetering on the brink of civil war. The news is full of....well, bad news. Studies have shown that limiting exposure to news media can result in a dramatic improvement in your mood. So, if it’s getting too much, switch o˜ the news. Momentarily disable your social

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TASTY AND TASTEFUL MAKEOVER FOR GREYTOWN’S FAVOURITE MAIN STREET DELI A varied and inclusive menu, a revamped outdoor dining area, and New York delicatessen-style sandwiches are just some of the changes Main Street Deli Café’s patrons have enjoyed over the last year. Main Street Deli Cafe has been a popular institution in Greytown since the early 90s. The eatery has been under new ownership, with long-time Greytown local Ange Cates buying both the business and premises in December 2019. Working alongside daughter Ally, head barista and supervisor, Ange started out as front of house sta˜ , and was eventually promoted to café manager. Opportunity came knocking when the former owners were looking to sell – and Ange jumped at the chance. “It had real potential. And Greytown is such a great community to work in.” Under Ange’s leadership, the cafe has had several upgrades to both its décor and culinary fare. Her team has “tidied up” the back courtyard, aka “the Serenity Garden”, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere by adding more tables and umbrellas, patio heaters, a chaise lounge and new greenery. The introduction of street front seating, for those who enjoy people-watching,

compliments the cafe’s culture. A range of new items have been added to the menu: the seafood chowder ° avoured with Sri Lankan spices, corn fritters, chicken teriyaki salad, and burgers with “massive onion rings” among the most sought after. Ange also introduced a bigger variety of vegan, vegetarian, keto and gluten-free options - inspired by her daughter who is sensitive to gluten. “The new range has gone down really well with customers – especially our Veggie Brekkie, Keto Stack and eggs benedict with asparagus.” These days, the cafe is a family a˜ air. Both Ange’s daughters work in the business, Ally as manager and Rebekah as one of the bakers, and mum Gloria, 74, makes the toasties and pasta bakes. Toasties consist of various ° avours, including the popular “Deli Toastie” – with corned beef, sauerkraut, cheese and red onion. “Mum loves her job. She loves chatting with the customers.” Ange plans to do further renovations, including expanding the courtyard space, and adding an outdoor gas heater. The café will also host live music gigs in the Serenity Garden on weekends.

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HANG OUT AT GREYTOWN’S SOCIAL HUB IN 2021 With several acting sporting groups, good food and entertainment, and a membership of over a thousand, the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club is a staple of the district’s social calendar. The club, based at 120 Main St, was originally founded in 1877, by royal charter signed by Queen Victoria, in Greytown – then the ÿ rst inland settled town in the country. Nowadays, it has 1350 active members, ranging in age from 15 to 102. The club rooms include a bar and restaurant, full TAB facilities, and a big screen television for the major sporting matches. It hosts live musical entertainment each month, featuring both local and visiting acts. The club has several adjuncts, or subgroups, whose members meet regularly for sporting pursuits, including cards, snooker and pool, indoor and outdoor bowls, darts, golf and ÿ shing – with some even participating in local and national championships.

It also has an adjunct for its senior members, Club 60, whose members meet weekly for cards and bowls. Manager and secretary David Linton says the club supports the community through its Education and Welfare Trust – providing grants for members’ children and grandchildren to go towards their school activities and tertiary studies. “The club is great place to come for social interaction -– we’ve got a lovely, very diverse bunch of members. “In fact, some of our members are from several generations of the same family.” This year, the club will continue with renovations on the clubrooms- including decking around the outside., and a major paint job for the front of the building. “The aim is to make the building both more attractive and user-friendly for our members,” David says. “The club has been at this premises since it was founded 144 years ago – so we’re looking forward to a change.” For more information, go to swwmc.org.nz

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Water restrictions escalate Featherston and Greytown residents have been being asked not to use sprinklers, irrigation systems, or unattended hoses, and to use hand-held watering devices only to water their garden. This is on top of the year-round, alternate-day watering restriction, which allows for evennumbered houses to water on evennumbered dates and odd numbered on odd dates. The move to this next level of watering restrictions comes after close monitoring of consumption over the past few weeks, as well as similar announcements by other districts in the region. Last week a sprinkler restriction was announced

in Masterton. Water restrictions in Martinborough remain unchanged as supply and demand continues at a manageable level, with access to two more bores which can be made available by switching on the town’s new manganese reduction plant. SWDC Partnerships and Operations group manager Euan Stitt says the stricter restrictions are necessary as part of a multifaceted approach to ensuring there is enough water for everyone all summer long. “We were fortunate to receive good rainfall in November and December, but with river levels low and a dry spell forecast, the current, unsustainable level of water consumption across the two towns is likely to increase, so

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Rural Wairarapa has gained a new and New Zealand-owned and operated rural fuel company - Fuel Supply. Wairarapa farmers have been paying fuel prices that are far too high, Fuel Supply managing director Lars Pedersen said. Pedersen said he managed Rural Fuel from 2001 through to about 2008, the company had a signiﬁcant presence. Sales manager Mark Green said there were a lot of consumers who have been starting to wonder about pricing and why they keep running out of their fuel supply. Due to the global ﬁnancial crisis, the price for fuel in New Zealand rose from $1.519 a litre in September 2007, to $2.178 in July 2008, and has only continued to grow to a peak of $2.59 in October 2018. Interest NZ said fuel prices are continuing to rise and have rarely dropped below rates set during 2008. “As the world market started coming down again, all the big fuel companies in New Zealand did not reduce their price to where it was before the crisis. They have been making better money ever since,” Pedersen said. He said fuel prices only continued to rise and became very high in 2010 and 2011. “It’s really easy to see that the margin is growing. We just want to give our customers the lowest price

shear of the action among the big corporates.” Petersen said they built a depo in Ashhurst, where they can store 80,000 litres of fuel, “to make sure we have supply for our customers”. Fuel Supply sells bulk diesel, 91 octane petrol, oils, fuel tanks, and do tank service and maintenance. Petersen said the fuel industry would not last forever with more and more electric vehicles coming into the market but said farm vehicles would be the last to make the switch. “We just want to do a good and fair job while it’s still needed.” Petersen said they had put a price calculator on their website so customers could see if they were getting a fair price. The tool didn’t need you to enter your name or contact details but aimed to help make prices fairer.

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possible; we want to be straightforward.” Pedersen had been talking about the need for someone to start an honest fuel company and got told he should be the one to do it. “Unfortunately, in the fuel industry, you can’t just start a business, you’ve got no supply, and all of the supply is controlled by the big fuel companies.” “I had a person that I had done business with in the past, and I called up to ask if he’d consider supplying my business, he said ‘yes’.” Branching out from their original base of Manawatu, Fuel Supply distribute fuel to farmers, contractors and any other businesses requiring bulk fuel delivered. Pedersen said the need for his company stemmed from both rising fuel prices, and confusion created in the market due to the introduction of supermarket vouchers, loyalty schemes, discount days, and fuel cards with discounts. “At the end of the day, nothing is given away for free. “We’re the only small fuel supply in the country, and we’re not owned by a big corporate,” Pedersen said. He said it was hard to break into the market as there are no new customers, and they are all with competitors. Pedersen said fuel companies supplying to farmers had not reduced their prices because customers had

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Sisters hang up aprons Karen Coltman At 11am last Wednesday, the Dish Cafe cabinet was full of homemade baking, the coffee machine was steaming, and conversations hummed for the last time under the watch of its owners, the Hannam sisters. Having developed and owned the Lansdowne cafe for 12 years, the three sisters are hanging up their aprons, and each said they would have “a go at retirement” for a short time after taking a short holiday. But volunteer work is on the horizon too. Margaret McIntosh, 73, Pam Dick, 67, and Vicky Pope, 65, were famous in Lansdowne for their bustling cafe with homemade pies, sausage rolls, overflowing sandwiches, slices, and most recently their Christmas mince pies and rich Christmas cake on offer. The women have sold their business to Manny and Shanika De Silva who were set to take over at 5pm last Wednesday night. Margaret was the primary baker and her sister Pam also cooked, Vicky maintained the books and oversaw the nuts and bolts of the business, including the front of house operation. The two older sisters have run cafe’s together for more than 35 years. Their first cafe was

“It has been a safe place for people to talk and we listen and help. It has been particularly good for women who have become single when their husbands have died after a long time married”. Poppy’s on Queen St. They were running Basil’s next door at the Lansdowne shops before owning Dish Cafe. Margaret was known for her excellent cooking for the Masterton Golf Club in Lansdowne. The Hannam sisters are close [one sister lives in Hobart] and were raised by a mother who was a “homemaker”. Homemade baking had been part of their lives “forever”, as had supporting people in the community. “We got the helping bug from our parents. Dad [Gordon] was frequently helping others, and Mum was often baking and giving it away, and we all now have a passion for this,” Pam said. “I love baking – I absolutely love it when people see and enjoy the homemade goods in the cabinet,” Margaret said. “Baking got me through the death of my husband and being busy with my sisters was therapeutic,” she said. Pam said the cafe had been a place for each of them to get through hard times and support regular customers who came to the cafe for the company and a chat.

Some of the groups of women who gathered over coﬀee and a cake had grown larger over the years. “It has been a safe place for people to talk and we listen and help,” she said. “It has been particularly good for women who have become single when their husbands have died after a long time married,” Vicky said. “Everyone was welcome, and we always make time to listen to others,” she said. “It is now we are leaving that we see how much it has meant to our customers to come to a familiar place with familiar food and faces.” Last week, they threw a farewell party to which more than 100 people came. The sisters didn’t cry at the event, but Margaret dried her watery eyes behind the scenes before the evening began. She was continuing to help for a short time to settle the new owners in. The sisters’ advice to others who wanted to set up a business or were looking for a change was to do what you love. “Life is too short.”

48 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Belly Dance for Beginners: Featherston Community Centre. 6.307.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. The Salvation Army Oasis: Gambling addiction help, free service, counselling service available, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Call [06] 370-3317/ [021] 804-339 [any time] – Ramil Adhikari. Danzability Class: 10.30-11.30am, at St John’s Hall, 73 Main St, Greytown. Contact physio.rachel.horwell@gmail. com or [022] 077-2654. Ruamahanga Club: Cards – 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.30-3.30pm. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Age Concern: Steady As You GoFalls Prevention Class, 9.30am at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call

Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Aratoi Exhibitions: Angela Busby and Dennis Handyside: Out of the Woods to February 14; Family Tree Whakapapa by the Slavik sisters , to February 14; Terri Te Tau: Whakatau Miromiro to February 28; Crystal Chain Gang In Flux and Sam Duckor-Jones HI! to March 7. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Gael [06] 372-6808. Masterton Variety Club: Practice 10am-noon, 10 Albert St, Masterton. New members welcome. Call Eric McEwen 377-0792 or Doreen Wakefield 370-4606. Seniornet Wairarapa: Drop-in, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246.

Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm Featherston Community Centre. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 7878558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Pam 378-6740 Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 Cobblestones Museum: Open daily 10am-4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun, 1-4pm. Our resident printer recreates the activity of a letterpress job-printing shop in the early 1900s. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687. Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9-1pm,

Solway Showgrounds Masterton, entry from Fleet and York Sts, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Available free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888, or www. hospicewairarapa.co.nz Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Martinborough Museum: Sat: 11.30am-3.30pm Sun: 11.30-1.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Abby Waterson [021] 0256-6719. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 24 Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St,

Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9am for 9.15am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, JANUARY 25 Spontaneous Dance: Featherston Community Centre, 6.30-8pm,. Call Pavla Miller [022] 075-3867. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm at Featherston Community Centre. Call Shaun [027] 672-6249. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.40am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or email carterton@ dancescottish.org.nz Watercolour For Beginners: Class at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St, 10am-noon. Call Elissa Smith [027[ 470-6528. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729.

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Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Support available across Wairarapa at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am MonFri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous:

8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 Seniornet Wairarapa: 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994 or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 11am1pm. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm, no partner needed. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards – Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 3.45-5pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, Greytown Fire Station, 1.30-3.30pm. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter (027) 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm,

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 Scrabble Club: 1-4pm at Masterton District Library in the Learning Centre, 54 Queen St. All welcome. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 or sue.mcrae. nz@gmail.com

Age Concern: Exercise for Seniors 1.30pm Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: For the school term. Classes are weight and skill dependent; Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.30-6.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 1-3pm, Ranfurly Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. No appointment necessary. Call [021] 159- 4160. Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, 9.30am from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene (027) 6349167 or Lesley (021) 299-6389. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery showing work from Wairarapa artists, 47 High St North, Carterton. Wed-Sun, 11am-3pm. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 7.30pm; Intermediate level 8pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Departmental building, level one. Entry on the carpark side. Call [027] 557-7928.

Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing with at least two performances each year, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

ADVERTORIAL

Volunteers invaluable at Enliven’s Masterton homes Enliven’s Masterton rest homes are on the lookout for volunteers to give their time in 2021. In Masterton Enliven operates Kandahar Home and Village and the specialised Kandahar Court secure dementia unit. “Volunteers make such a difference to the residents in our homes,” says Manager Peter Newman.

Enliven’s volunteers are invaluable to staff and residents.

“We’re very grateful to have such amazing people on board here helping every week doing a range of different things.”

Congrats to all couples who celebrated their special day with us at Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa. Get in touch with our dedicated wedding coordinator to discuss your wedding needs.

Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet: 9am for 9.15am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 2224000. Bowls: At 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

Events

THURSDAY, JANUARY 21

Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek

More than 300 people volunteer their time at Enliven rest homes and retirement villages across the lower North Island every year. Volunteers of all ages regularly help at Enliven homes and there are a diverse range of roles that people can donate their time to, Enliven’s business operations manager Suzanne Simpson says. “They give much more than just time. Volunteers become friends and supporters; they bring diversity, spontaneity and excitement to our rest homes and day programmes.”

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Some volunteers help with recreation activities such as the men’s shed or art and craft groups, and others provide companionship. “They might visit with their children or pets, or spend one-on-one time with a resident,” explains Suzanne. In 2020, Enliven’s volunteers stepped up during lockdown to help deliver food parcels to people in need and regularly call retirement villa residents who were living by themselves.

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

In Masterton, Enliven offers:

Kandahar Home and Village and sister site, Kandahar Court, are located in Lansdowne, Masterton. To find out more about the homes and volunteering, visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz.

• Kandahar Home • Kandahar Court (specialist dementia care)

You can also call the homes directly on 06 370 0447 Kandahar Home, or 06 370 0449 Kandahar Court.

For more information please visit:

retirement villages rest home hospital dementia short term respite health recovery day programmes

www.enlivencentral.org.nz

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Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Wairarapa Midweek

Classified Gardening & Landscaping

Gardening & Landscaping

Paul August Landscape

Gardening Services

Landscape Design & Construction

Lawn Mowing Weed Eating Hedge trimming General Garden tidy

BOOK NOW

Call Paul 06-379 7587/ 027 446 8256 www.augustlandscapes.co.nz

021 1614 048

Holiday Accommodation

Wanted to Buy

CAPE PALLISER BEACH MACROCARPA LOGS OR HOUSE Sleeps 6. Txt 027 TREES Phone 06 379 8875 259 5915 for more details and availability. or 027 291 6416.

Hire Services

Wanted To Buy

SHIPPING CONTAINER

FORKLIFTS, TRUCKS, 22 SEATER BUS, LOADERS, TRANSPORTER Long or Short term all at James Trucks & Machinery, 291 High Street, Solway, Masterton. Phone Gary 06 377 0550.

BUS SHELL Phone 022 658 4062 Evenings

Hairdresser

Hairdressing Mobile Services

Hair 2 U

Renee Whitcombe Enjoy getting your hair done in your own home. Great Rates! Try me now! Ph 06 377 1617 or 027 246 1617

Sports Notices To Let

MASTERTON MASTERTON $290 18 Alamein Court $200 6 Alamein Ct $305 30 Alamein Court $210 $360 145H Perry St 2c Bunny Street

DALEFIELD HOCKEY CLUB 1 1 2

Opaki Road 1 $220 $400 56 SH2, Boundary $400 28 Lansdowne Cres

Invite expressions of interest for the 2 following roles in the upcoming 2021 1 season 2 WOMENS PREMIER

- COACH

$220 81 Manuka St $530 52b Taranaki Street 3 $220 $550 5/53 Opaki Skeets RoadRd 5

$260 80D South Rd If you need help with $265 46 Kippenberger St your rental property, us today! $285 15 call Jeans St We have preapproved $295 47 Michael St tenants waiting for a home. $295 22 Stout St

3 Wellington Competition.

PHONE 06 377 4961 CARTERTON OR EMAIL $100office@mastertonrentals.co.nz 345 Waihakeke Rd

MENS PREMIER

2 - COACH

Both teams play in the

3 4 3 3

For further information please contact Gail Miller gailandpaul@xtra.co.nz

MASTERTON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (Storage Shed)LTD 0 3

$335 14 Hornsby St

Funeral Directors

Firewood

Public Notices

Bulk Shavings Available for Calf Sheds and Standoff Pads

AXEMAN WANTED

AKURA LANDS TRUST

Suppliers of Bulk, Certified Kiln dried, Untreated Pine Shavings We presently have available from: Wanganui Masterton Available between November & January 2021 Phone 07 873 4041

Hui Date: 31.1.2021 Time: 1pm - 4pm Venue: Reap House (Rangitumau) Agenda: 1. Urupa 2. Akura Lands Trustee s Elections - Replacements Business Proposals Reremoana Te Whare Phone 022 698 8328

FIREWOOD

SCHOOL START DATES 2021 Monday 1 February 2021 Year 13 students start (to be in school all week) Tuesday 2 February 2021 Year 12 students start (to be in school all week) Wednesday 3 February 2021 Year 11 students start (to be in school all week) Thursday 4 February 2021 All students to attend (Yr 9 Yr 13) New students to meet at the library at 8.55am Powhiri begins at 9.30am Whanau are welcome to attend Friday 5 February 2021 Full school attendance Timetabled classes begin The College office will be open from Thursday 28 January 2021 from 8.30am to 4.00pm. Phone: 06 378 6074 Email: office@mc.school.nz Website: www.mc.school.nz

Suitable for burning winter 2021 Gum 4mÂł $620, 2mÂł $370: Douglas-Fir 4mÂł $610, 2mÂł $360: Macrocarpa 4mÂł $610, 2mÂł $360: Split Pine 4mÂł $500, 2mÂł $300: Manuka 2mÂł $530: Manuka & D/Fir $860: Gum & D/Fir $640: Gum & Mac $640: D/Fir & Mac $630: Gum & S/Pine $580 (Best Buy): D/Fir & S/Pine $570: Mac & Pine $570: Bagged Kindling $15ea. WINZ Quotes. Prices incl. GST & del. Wholesale Firewood Supplies. Ph (04) 232-9499, www.firewoodsupplies.co.nz

NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

Te Whiti South Trust Shareholders are invited to a SGM to discuss upcoming interests regarding a PapakÄ inga Development Project. WHERE: Hurunuiorangi Marae - Gladstone WHEN: Saturday, 10.30am, 20th of Feb 2021 Please make contact via our Te Whiti South Lands Trust FB page or Email: tewhitisouthtrust@gmail.com

PINE 1 cubic metre $100. Stock up now ready for winter. Phone 027 413 9742.

2021 AGM The 2021 AGM of the Gladstone Rugby Football Club will be held at the Gladstone Sports Complex at 7pm Wednesday 27 th January 2021. All welcome to attend, especially those interested in being part of this progressive club. Contact Andrew McKay 027 419 7366 for more details.

Public Notices

OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

2021 Meeting Schedule Carterton District Council and Committee meetings are listed below through to the end of 2021. All meetings will be held at the Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway Street, Carterton unless advised:

Phone Chrissy Osborne 06 377 4961 MASTERTON PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LTD

Ordinary Council Meeting

People you can DEPEND ON

27 January 10 February (2pm start) 17 March (4pm start) 12 May 23 June 25 August 20 October 15 December

Start Time 1.00pm

ROBERT MILNE FUNERAL DIRECTOR

Ph 370 1110 35-37 Lincoln Rd, Masterton www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz

LAKE FERRY PROPERTY Fell old Cypress Pine shelter belt: about 25 trees. Another 15 new pine to go. Cut & remove trunks or rounds for your sale. Slash can stay on site. Negotiate a deal. CONTACT PERRY 0274 306988

Public Notices

Applications close 31 January 2021

Funeral Directors

$245 3396 St Highway 2

Livestock & Poultry

Address: 56 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston

Email: admin@duckettfunerals.co.nz

Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting Start Time 8.30am 10 February 7 April 2 June 4 August 29 September 24 November

Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting Start Time 11.00am 10 February 7 April 2 June 4 August 29 September 24 November

Water Race Committee Meeting Start Time 2.00pm 3 February 19 May 1 September 1 December

Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Start Time 9.30am 3 March 12 May 18 August 17 November

Wairarapa Library Services Committee Meeting Start Time 1.00pm 3 March (12.30pm start) 9 June 18 August (2pm start) 24 November

Agendas will be available two days prior to each meeting at the Council Office, Library, and on the Council website www.cdc.govt.nz. Members of the public are invited to attend any of these meetings. At the start of each meeting a public forum is provided for members of the public who wish to participate. You need to register your intention with Casey Spencer on 379 4030 or by email to casey@cdc.govt.nz at least one day before the meeting day if you would like to address the Council or a Committee. www.cdc.govt.nz TE KAUNIHERA-Ä&#x20AC;-ROHE O TARATAHI

28 Holloway St, Carterton. info@cdc.govt.nz

52 Wairarapa Midweek Classifieds Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Classified Wanted to Buy

Employment

WAKEFIELD ANTIQUES

Sales Position

SUPA SHAVINGS LTD DRIVER

Currently buying 60s/70s coloured art glass / vases German pottery Vintage leather and pine furniture Vintage signage Great price paid for rock and pop vinyl / records Contact Steve on 027 4422 502 if you have anything of interest wakefieldantiques@gmail.com

We seek an experienced full time salesperson with the skills to be able to sell premium swimming pools, spa pools and associated retail products based from our Carterton showroom including most Saturdays. This is a new role within our rapidly growing well established business.

Public Notices

We are looking to offer full time employment to someone with experience in trades such as building or plumbing. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team, be enthusiastic, energetic with a 'can do attitude' and have the ability to problem solve technical & mechanical issues. A full driving licence is required and some computer literacy would be beneficial. To apply or enquire, please contact: alistair@poolsandspas.co.nz or 027 255 5297

GLADSTONE HOCKEY CLUB AGM Monday 15 February, 7.00pm at Lonestar Gladstone Hockey are taking expressions of interest for the coaching position of our Womens 1 team. We are a strong and passionate country club with a team in each division of the local competition. If you are a fun and energetic person who is passionate about sport and the community, then please get in touch via gladstonewomenshockey@gmail.com or through our Facebook page.

To succeed you must be self-motivated, computer literate, possess a full driving licence, have at a minimum a good high school level education and a can-do attitude ***************************

BUILDERS APPRENTICE TDH Building is wanting a Builders Apprentice to join our team. Experience isn't necessary, but you must have a great attitude and a willingness to push yourself to get tasks complete. The successful applicants will have: • a clean license and be able to get themselves to and from sites, • work boots, a stocked toolbelt and be willing to consistently add to their tool kit, • be punctual and have good/open communication skills, be well presented and be hardworking. If you're interested please email me with your CV. Troy Hunter at troyhunter@tdhb.net

Employment

Webster Drilling are a Porirua based multi-skilled drilling contractor established in 1983. With extensive experience in shallow domestic water bores throughout New Zealand and the Pacific. We are able to assist in application of water bore consents all the way to pump installation.

Civil & Geotechnical

Properties Wanted

FOR SALE FIREWOOD MULCH TOP SOIL COMPOST Call 021 220 3694

SMALL SECTION WANTED to build small new permanent home, email shonam6591@gmail.com

Trades Services ISUZU 8 ton flatdeck truck, 335kms. COF and FENCES - We build Reg. $10,500. Phone Dave quality domestic fences, 377 0921. gates, decks and security. Erecta Fence Ph 027 247 7990.

For Sale

Pool Installer

Services Offered

SERVICES • Drilling/well installation • Well Development

We require a Class 5 Driver with loader experience (essential) in our Masterton Dep ot for our bulk deliveries. Can be based between Woodville and Carterton. The successful applicant will need need to be fit, energetic and possess a can do attitude. This is a set run, days only (no overnights), although some flexibility around rostered hours might be required. For further information contact Head Office on 07 873 4041

For Sale

• Flow testing • Pump replacement

Feel free to get in touch for a free quote or to discuss options around your next bore.

P 021 705 132 | dylan.jones@websterdrilling.com

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MISSED YOUR

06 378 9999 option 5

or visit times-age.co.nz/midweek-query

34 Dalefield Road, Carterton Email: admin@CtnCF.co.nz

Employment

REGISTERED DRAINLAYER WANTED We are looking for a registered drainlayer to join our team. We are offering a competiti ve salary in the range of 85k to 100k for the right person.

CARTER COURT REST HOME VACANCY - REGISTERED NURSE

JOIN OUR TEAM .

Carter Court is a community owned and governed facility providing rest home and hospital level care, committed to providing quality aged care services to our communit y. We are looking for a Permanent Registered Nurse for 2 nights per week to join our team. For further details please contact the Nurse Manager, Lynley Batson on (06) 379 8075 during usual business hours.

CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

KAITAKAWAENGA – MĀORI LIAISON OFFICER Carterton District Council is committed to working in partnership with iwi, hapū, marae and hapori Māori to foster positive, respectful relationships; ensure authentic participation in decision making; and deliver council services that better meet the needs of Māori.

Please email your CV and covering letter to: nursemanager@cartercourt.co.nz

The Kaitakawaenga plays a vital role in achieving these outcomes by providing high-quality advice and guidance, facilitating Māori engagement, and improving organisational capability in Te Ao Māori, Tikanga Māori, Te Reo, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate highly developed networking and relationship skills, and have an ability to work collaboratively across the council and community to achieve positive outcomes. You will have previous experience working with, and/or for, a mana whenua, iwi, or Māori organisation, and a strong political awareness with an understanding of the role of local government in the community. Established relationships with Wairarapa iwi, hapū and/or marae, and a relevant qualification, or equivalent experience, in Te Ao Māori, Tikanga, Te Reo, and Te Tiriti o Waitangi would be an advantage.

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If you think this sounds like you, a copy of the job description is available on our website at www.cdc.govt.nz/your-council/vacancies/ To apply, please send your covering letter and C.V. to Casey Spencer, People and Wellbeing Administrator, Carterton District Council casey@cdc.govt.nz Applications close at 5.00pm on Monday 1st February 2021.

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Window Furnishing Consultant Guthrie Bowron is the leading specialist in home decorating, focused on delivering exceptional service, expert technical advice customers. Due to increased workload and expansio n of our store, we are looking for an experienced Window Consultant with a passion for interior design to join our locally owned and operated store in Masterton, Wairarapa. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role, however full training will be given to the successful applicant. This position may suit a person who has an interest in fabric and textiles and interior design. For further information see Trade Me ad # 2937016552 or contact Donnell on 378 6133 or email manager.masterton@guthriebowron.co.nz

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Korus demolish Taranaki CRICKET

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER Makoura Early Learning Centre, sister centre to Cole Street and Pohutukawa Early Learning centres are looking for a full time trained or in training early childhood teacher to join our team. If you are looking to join a positive team environment with a commitment to providing quality care and education for children under 5 years. Please send a covering letter and cv to makouraelc@gmail.com Applications close on the 29th January 2021

PART-TIME POSITION AT MASTERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 25 hours per week-8.15am -1.15pm This position is a newly created position for Term One and Term Two (with a possibility of being extended if funding can be secured). We are looking for a person who really enjoys working with young children and supporting them when life is tough. The role will include talking to students at Being at the gate as students come into school so you are a familiar face to children and their whanau. The person will be in the playground at break times and be available to talk to children who may be finding it difficult to make friends and need some coaching in pro- social skills (how to play nicely). The person will be confident enough to build relationships with families who may struggle to get their children to school and work alongside the Social Worker in Schools, SENCO and Learning Support Co-ordinator with at risk families. The person will have an understanding of the principles of the Treaty o bi-culturalism. If this position sounds of interest to you please send your application, including your CV, to:- principal@masterton.school.nz by 5pm Friday 29th January 2021

Chris Cogdale Southey Sayer Wairarapa Korus captain Gemma Sims and Emma McLeod produced a brilliant unbeaten 146 run second wicket partnership to demolish Taranaki in a Shrimpton Trophy match in Whanganui on Sunday. Chasing Taranaki’s useful total of 147, Wairarapa started poorly, losing

Elizabeth Cohr in the second over. That brought Sims and McLeod together and the pair set about rebuilding the innings, with a mixture of patience and aggression in putting away the bad ball. They brought up their century partnership in the 19th over and wrapped up the victory with more than 14 overs to spare. Sims faced 80 balls and hit nine fours in her 73 not

out, while McLeod was unbeaten on 56, which came off 71 balls and featured six fours. Earlier, it looked as if Taranaki would set a challenging total off their 40 overs, with St Matthew’s opening batter Jess Hollard in fine form. But when Hollard was run out for 51, the remaining Taranaki batters lost their way, losing their last eight wickets for 49 runs.

Gemma Sims was 73 not out. PHOTO/FILE

Cohr, debutant Chichi Beck, and Ella Southey each picked up two wickets. The win was Wairarapa’s second in the Shrimpton Trophy and keeps them in the hunt for championship honours. BRIEF SCORE Taranaki 147 [Jess Hollard 51, Sarah Parker 30; Elizabeth Cohr 2-9, Chichi Beck 2-12, Ella Southey 2-35] lost to Southey Sayer Wairarapa Korus 151 [Gemma Sims 73no, Emma McLeod 56no] by nine wickets.

Triathlon action at Riversdale Families soaked up the sun at Riversdale Beach on Saturday for the 10th annual Spencer Holmes Kids Triathlon. People of all ages took part in the event which included competitive running, cycling, and swimming. Times-Age photographer JADE CVETKOV captured the fun.

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Chris Cogdale New Zealand National team rider Corbin Strong left it until the ﬁnal sprint to usurp his teammate and tour leader Finn Fisher-Black to win the New Zealand Cycle Classic. Fisher-Black went into the ﬁnal stage, a criterium around the streets of Wellington,

NZ Cycle Classic Winner Corbin Strong. PHOTO/ DAVE LINTOTT

with a four-second lead over Strong, after winning Saturday’s tortuous fourth stage, which finished at the top of Admiral Hill. Strong slowly ate into Fisher-Black’s lead in ever-worsening conditions in the one hour plus three laps race in front of a crowd of 3000. Heading into the final sprint on Lambton Quay, Strong held a two-second lead over teammate and yellow jersey holder Finn Fisher-Black. However, it was Black Spoke’s Campbell Stewart who crossed the line first as the heavens opened up, with Strong second,

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Scenes from stages 3 and 4.

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The only Wairarapa rider, Mark Langlands, in the NZ Cycle Classic with some fans during stage 3 in Martinborough. PHOTO/DAVE LINTOTT

RESULTS

gaining a vital time bonus to claim overall victory, while George Jackson [NZ Cycling Project] was third. Fisher-Black ﬁnished second on General Classiﬁcation, with Black Spokes Aaron Gate in third place. The result was bittersweet for the 19-year-old FisherBlack, who was brilliant in winning Saturday’s “Queen Stage” in 3hrs 8mins 9secs to wear the yellow jersey into the

ﬁnal stage. Fisher-Black was stoked to win the stage after chasing down a breakaway group. “It was pretty stressful from about 60 or 70km out when we realised there was a lot more horsepower up the road than we thought there was,” he said. “We had to get the guys into gear and put a chase on. Our guys and the Black Spoke guys rode phenomenally to bring that break back down to a

manageable distance.” “I think we went into the bottom [of the climb] with a pretty good pace with Finn and Ollie [Jones] setting a good pace and about halfway up, me and Corbin decided to kick into it.” “We put enough power away to snap the rope with Black Spoke guys and once we got a gap we kept going. I suﬀered the last few kilometres. I am really happy.”

Stage Four: Finn FisherBlack [NZ National team] 1, Ben Oliver [NZ Cycling Project] 2, Corbin Strong [NZ National team] 3. Stage Five: Campbell Stewart [Black Spoke] 1, Strong 2, George Jackson [NZ Cycling Project] 3.

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Provisional general classification

Corbin Strong 1, Finn FisherBlack [New Zealand National Team] 2, Aaron Gate [Black Spoke] 3. Teams Jersey - New Zealand National Team Under 23 - Corbin Strong KOM - Luke Mudgway [Black Spoke] Sprint - Regan Gough [New Zealand National Team].

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