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Her name says it all Hayley Gastmeier Some may say that Destiny Ranger has more on her plate than your average teenager. At 19, she’s a mother, a partner, and a fulltime student with many interests and enthusiasm to burn. She holds down a job as well – and it seems she is excelling under each of her many hats. Destiny is gaining her NCEA credits as a student at the Teen Parent Unit (TPU). And in the weekends, she works as a tour guide at Pukaha National Wildlife Centre, sharing the cultural history of the reserve and stories about the tangata whenua of the area. But the path Destiny was on a short while ago wasn’t necessarily one to success. “I was just too free,” she admits. “I didn’t really have any cares.” She said she was “in a dead zone” and took living as her “own boss” to a whole new level. It was only when she fell pregnant with her now three-month old son, Ahurei Waaka, that she decided to really make a go of things. “Becoming pregnant pretty much bucked my

ideas up. “I had another life to raise and had the responsibility of making sure my son grows up with everything he needs.” Destiny, of Masterton, left school when she was 15 and went into full time work, including as a cleaner and in supermarkets and cafes. She was working in a factory when she found out she was pregnant at 18, following an earlier miscarriage. Almost a year after starting at the TPU, Destiny said she was pleased she decided to ﬁnish her education and be a role model for her son. “I want him to see that education is important. It gets you places.” Destiny wants to continue her education when she leaves the TPU at Te Wānanga o Raukawa, a Māori university. She and her partner, Heremaiah, both speak to their son in te reo and she is passionate about sharing the Maori culture with others. That’s one of the reasons she’s loving her job at Pukaha. Destiny said Pukaha general manager Emily Court, who works as a mentor with TPU students, approached them about a

potential job as tour guide on the new cultural tour – Te Hīkoi o Pūkaha. “She understands how hard it is to get your foot in the door after having a baby, Destiny said. “So then I applied for the job when my son was a week old. “The next week they got me in for an interview and they had offered me the job even before I’d left.” Destiny said she then worked hard to learn all the knowledge she needed to be able to lead the tour. She said being one of four tour guides meant she had flexibility for her family’s needs. “It’s really good, if my son’s sick I can just take the day off. “But I work pretty much every weekend and it’s been awesome because I love being outdoors and involving tikanga Maori Continued on page 3

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Fatal crash prompted review

Chaser at Toast

Farewell

Goodbye daffodil Dick

Booth is one of the oldest names in Carterton and three generations of Booths have taken up public life. On November 9, surrounded by family, Dick Booth died peacefully aged 86. He was one of four Booths to have served on the Carterton District Council.

Anniversary

Renovation

Hadlow celebrates 90 years

Solway Park’s $2m refurbishment

In a boost for the Wairarapa tourism sector Trust House has announced it will spend $2.2million on Copthorne Hotel and Resort Solway Park in Masterton. The spend includes re-roofing of the entire complex, upgrading of conference facilities and ‘softrefurbishments’ of some accommodation rooms.

Hadlow Preparatory School’s oldest former student Gavin Falloon cut the 90th anniversary cake with current head students Ruby Matthews, Sebe Clive-Griffin, and Hadlow’s newest student Thomas Johnson. About 350 people attended Hadlow Preparatory School’s 90th birthday celebrations, which began with a church service, followed by speeches, tours of the school, and cricket and tennis matches.

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A grass runway at Hood Aerodrome has been closed after Masterton District Council commissioned an independent aerodrome operation review following the fatal mid-air collision which claimed two lives in June. The closure is to eliminate the risk of a nonstandard arrival or departure.

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Sending love to the lonely Hayley Gastmeier Marilyn Hunt, of Carterton, is determined no one in Wairarapa gets forgotten this Christmas. She has set up collection boxes around the region where people can drop oﬀ Christmas cards, which she will hand deliver to those who might be feeling lonely during this festive season. Marilyn is the Wairarapa coordinator for Sending Love, which was launched in 2017 by Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden. The idea stemmed from the ‘100 Days of Kindness’ project, when Jayden suggested they write a card for someone who might feel lonely at Christmas. In that ﬁrst year, the pair’s initiative saw 32,000 people via rest homes, hospitals, Meals on Wheels, homeless shelters, Women’s Refuge and hospices receive hand-written cards. The following year, they delivered more than 55,000. Marilyn heard what the Auckland mother and son were up to and brought the idea to Wairarapa last year, when she dished

Marilyn Hunt, coordinator of the Sending Love initiative in Wairarapa.

Some messages are simple, some people write about what they’re doing over Christmas. I’m just encouraging people to put love into it.

PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

out 960 cards to local residents. “It’s the community coming together and it’s just a real feel good thing,” Marilyn said.

“Some messages are simple, some people write about what they’re doing over Christmas. “I’m just encouraging people to put love into it.” Marilyn said the aim was to make people “feel thought of at a time when people can be quite lonely”. She has been in touch with Wairarapa schools encouraging children to get involved. People can drop oﬀ a card containing a message to Sending Love boxes, which are located at St Teresa’s School in Featherston, the Wairarapa Times-Age oﬃce on Chapel St, the Masterton, Greytown and Martinborough libraries, Almo Books in Carterton, and the cafeteria at Wairarapa Hospital. Marilyn will be picking up the boxes on December 8. Then she will sort the cards and deliver them to the region’s foodbanks, rest homes, Women’s Refuge, Idea Services, Wairarapa Hospital and the hospice, among other organisations. Cards will also be given out at the Community Christmas Dinner.

Determined and forging a way forward Continued from page 1 into it as well has just been amazing.” On the tour, she shares with visitors the history of Rangitāne and the area of Pukaha. “We tell them stories about our birds and insects and all our lovely other creatures out there.” Afterwards, tour groups receive kawakawa tea and fry bread. Destiny said her achievements were down to the support she received at the TPU. She said students were given the time and tools they needed to gain

qualifications and get their first aid certificates and driver licences. “There’s a lot more oneon-one time with teachers. “At school there was so many people in the class and you don’t get the help and support that you need. “Here the teachers are happy to help you out, even when it’s outside their work time.” TPU manager Prue Smith said Destiny was a real go-getter. “She says yes to any opportunity and puts her hand up and says, ‘I’ll give it a go’. “We’re really proud of

the fact that she wants to get ahead.” Youth coach David Winter, of Wairarapa Safer Community Trust, said he had seen a massive change in Destiny from when she started at the TPU to now. “She wasn’t really committed to helping herself or anything in general,” he said. “And now she’s very mature. We’ve seen such a diﬀerence in her attitude within a few months. “She’s happy all the time and it’s really nice to see.”

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern with Destiny Ranger, right, and her baby Ahurei Waaka at Pukaha Mt Bruce. PHOTO/KAREN COLTMAN

Meet South Wairarapa’s mayor

South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen will be holding dropin sessions every week in Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough. Councillors and community board members may join the mayor for some sessions. 8-9.30am, Tuesdays, Featherston information centre, Fitzherbert St. 8-9.30am, Wednesdays, Greytown information centre, Main St. 8-9.30am, Thursdays, Martinborough council ofﬁces, Kitchener St.

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Wairarapa District Health Board is asking people to look at home for crutches they may have forgotten about. These can be returned, no questions asked, to the hospital’s main reception. South Wairarapa residents can drop crutches off at their local medical centres. Charge nurse manager Kathryn Wadsworth said lots of injuries were coming through the Emergency Department. “Fractured ankles in particular. Providing our patients with crutches to go home with is key to their successful recovery and rehabilitation.” Any other hospital equipment, such as splints, bathroom equipment and walking frames, can also be returned.

Book launch

Kirsty Powell, who grew up near Eketahuna, is launching her debut novel, The Strength of Eggshells, at The Martinborough Bookshop on November 25 at 2.30pm. In the history of Aotearoa, Whanganui’s Bridge to Nowhere is a symbol of hope, futility, and of the hard work of pioneering families who battled to farm the land. The bridge was constructed in 1936 but now has no roads connected to it on either side and is instead part of a national park. Powell interviewed the descendants of the families of the WWI soldiers who settled in the Mangapurua Valley above the Bridge to Nowhere. The Strength of Eggshells explores the lives of strong rural New Zealanders, set against the fragile isolation of a farm upbringing and two world wars.

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Integrity, tenacity and kindness Erin Kavanagh-Hall

Four young women who exemplified their school’s values of integrity, tenacity and kindness were among those honoured at Makoura College’s senior prizegiving. The awards night, held on November 5, saw the college’s Year 11 to 13 pupils recognised for their achievement in academic excellence, cultural and sporting pursuits, and their service to the school. The college’s four top prizes, the Kia Manawanui Awards, went to graduating students Shai Efaraimo, Aislin Maugatai, Tiare Rouru-Bourne and Jade-Stacey Thompson, who each received a grant from the Makoura Educational Trust towards their tertiary studies. The Awards, named for the school’s motto Kia Manawanui (meaning ‘courage and compassion’), recognise those students who have not only achieved outstanding results in their learning, but who have shown strong leadership, have been positive role models for their peers, and have shown care and empathy towards their school community. Introducing each of the Kia Manawanui recipients, deputy principal Kellas Bennett praised the young women for their determination and resilience in pursuing their studies, leading their peers with honesty and enthusiasm, being inclusive of all students, and carrying themselves with grace, dignity and maturity. In particular, Shai and Jade were commended for their loving leadership of the school’s Poly Group and coaching of the junior netball teams; Tiare for extending compassion beyond school, travelling to Mexico with her church to build homes for the less fortunate; and Aislin for her strong empathy for diversity, and sense of social justice. Aislin also received the

The four recipients of the Kia Manawanui Awards, Shai Efaraimo, left, Jade-Stacey Thompson, Tiare Rouru-Bourne, and Aislin Maugatai. PHOTOS/BEAU ELTON

Academic excellence is of great importance. But it’s also crucial that we fully celebrate and encourage students to aspire to and live by our key values. Teina Matatau Award (or Proxime Accessit) as the student with the second highest grade point average across five subjects – runner up to Tuakana Matatau Award winner (Dux Litterarum) Maya Oliver. Makoura principal Paul Green said the Kia Manawanui Awards, the “prime awards” a graduating student can receive, are a departure from academic tradition, in that they honour the students who embody the school’s core values: tika (doing what is right), pono (depth in learning), and aroha (kindness to others). “The awards are a recognition of the allround person whose approach to life aligns with our motto of Kia Manawanui: being of big,

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generous and warm heart, and living with courage and compassion,” Green said. “Academic excellence is of great importance. But it’s also crucial that we fully celebrate and encourage students to aspire to and live by our key values.” While receiving their awards, the four recipients were presented with the school’s korowai, and acknowledged with a

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rousing haka from their school mates. “It was very emotional – I was trying not to cry in front of everyone,” Shai said. “I didn’t expect to win [the award] – it was an amazing surprise.” Aislin said she was thankful to Makoura for recognising her talents, and nurturing her passion for equality and fairness. “If I went to a different school, I don’t think I’d

have been acknowledged like I was at Makoura. “I’m also really grateful to my family and friends for their support.” The awards ceremony began with 60 Year 11 to 13 students receiving Whaia Te Tika, Pono and Aroha awards - commendations for exemplifying the college’s values in different aspects of their learning. Several sporting and cultural groups also received Whaia Te Pono awards for their commitment and positive representation of the college – including the senior boys’ soccer team, chess team, reggae band Fresh Noiz, debate team, and crews who represented Makoura at the interschool DanceNZmade competition. The Special Awards section of the evening began with an acknowledgement of students Jordan Chase and Kayleigh O’Brien, who had both received a scholarship for a voyage aboard The Spirit of Adventure earlier in the year. Year 12 student Cole Hodson was presented with the Gateway Student of the Year trophy for

excelling in the college’s work experience programme - as well as the inaugural Prime Minister’s Vocational Excellence Award for achieving in his chosen work placement, and consistently demonstrating the key competencies valued by employers. Talented young sportsmen Charles Fisaga Mataitai and Tremaine Rimene-Albrett were awarded the Toko Winiata Memorial Scholarship, each receiving a grant towards their future sporting endeavours. The scholarship is named for Toko Winiata, who served as Makoura’s sports co-ordinator from 1996 until his untimely death in 2011. The Flight of the Conchords Scholarship for excellence in performing arts, presented by Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, went to gifted singer/songwriter Jerome Lopa, who received a $1000 cash prize. In acknowledgement of their academic achievement, graduating students Kyra van Geffen and Maya Oliver both received entrance scholarships to the University of Otago, each worth $6000. The Service Academy students were also acknowledged for their work throughout the year, with the top award, the Service Academy Award of Distinction going to Diamond Te HauKaraitiana for his practical leadership skills, excellent grades, and high standard of dress and presentation. The overall award for leadership within the Services Academy went to Carleigh Cox, with Roman Karaitiana and Jordan Chase receiving the awards for Most Improved Male and Female, respectively. The prize giving also featured performances from Fresh Noiz, the Poly Group, and the school’s kapa haka team Te Mapihi Pounamu, and a guest address from new deputy principal Marion Harvey.

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# Whaiora’s Family Start team: Julia Mullen, left, Tamariki Services manager Tess Parr, Rebecca Notton, Guiping Xiao, and Nikki Bell. Absent: John Slater and Carolyn Brooks. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Enabling kids with positive beginnings Hayley Gastmeier A small team of passionate and dedicated Whaiora staff are working hard to ensure Wairarapa tamariki are getting the best start to life. Whaiora’s Family Start team are currently helping about 80 whanau in the region with parents who are struggling with challenges that make it harder for them to care for their baby or young child. Tamariki Services manager Tess Parr said the programme was about helping parents understand the “ages and stages” of the development of their children. “We also help support them through any issues that may be going on.” She said life hurdles could be impacting on a parent’s ability to care for their offspring. These challenges included financial hardship, drug or alcohol addiction, mental health, involvement with Oranga Tamariki, and housing concerns. All whanau registered with the programme are visited in their own home, whether they live in Eketahuna or on the South Wairarapa coast. Julia Mullen, a registered social worker with Whaiora’s Family Start team, said many

of the whanau they were working with were referred to the programme through various agencies, but families could also self-refer. She said the first 1000 days of a child’s life were incredibly important and helped determine their future. The aim was “breaking down barriers” for whanau, whose needs were identified through conversations. “We break it down and then we figure out how we can help.” She said the social worker would work with the parent to come up with a plan to help them navigate their way through the issues. This could involve a multi-agency approach. It may include putting a family in touch with Work and Income or a housing provider, a referral for budgeting advice, or arranging for support services for health or addiction issues. “We’re connecting these people up with vital services that can help them reach their potential, and our staff walk along side them so they’re not going through this on their own,” Julia said. “We want our whanau to be moving forward.” The Family Start social workers will work with

whanau from 12 weeks of confirmed pregnancy until the child is five years old, if necessary. These families will be visited at least twice a month, with the focus being on strengthening parenting and caregiving skills and achieving set goals. Family Start is free and participation is voluntary. Tess said seeing the bond between parent and child strengthen and other positive changes within whanau as they progressed through the programme was really rewarding. “You walk into a home and it can be absolute chaos – parents not really knowing what they’re doing, they’ve got Oranga Tamariki involvement. “Just being there to support them and making whatever changes they need, and getting them to the point where they can exit [the programme] – where they’re functioning as a family again and they get to keep their babies and they are in full or part time work – that’s really rewarding.” Julia agreed and said empowering whanau and building healthy home relationships to ensure children were safe was what Family Start was about.

Car seat failure endangers Emma Brown A police check on the use of car seat restraints in Masterton found more than 90 per cent of children were not being strapped in safely. Holly Hullena, a qualified car seat technician who was assisting police at a checkpoint last week, was surprised to find that children’s car seats were wrongly installed, or there was none for children under the age of seven in 14 of the 15 vehicles stopped in the

first 30 minutes. Under the law, children up to the age of seven, or under 1.48m in height, must be restrained in an appropriate car seat. Every car seat must have an approved safety sticker and expiry date. Any infringement draws a $150 fine. Hullena said the police checkpoints were not about gathering fines but promoting safe practices. Rather than infringement notices, police issued compliance notices to give the drivers time to fix the problem

and get it checked by a qualified car seat technician. “It is all about preventing fatalities and serious injuries on our roads.” Wairarapa Road Safety Council will run a free child restraint fitting clinic on December 6 at Masterton Plunket rooms on the corner of Bunny St and Worksop Rd. • To book a free car seat check go to wairoadsafetycouncil. simplybook.me/v2/ or call 06 377 1379.

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2019 Senior of the Year Helen Gray, left, with runner up Karen Chalmers. PHOTO/JAMES CRAWLEY

Gray powers to top award Karen Coltman Helen Gray says she never has a problem finding enough to do. Although retired the Greytown Lioness continues to work for her community unpaid. She is taking on more projects, not less, and on Monday her contribution was recognised when she was named 2019 Wairarapa Senior of the Year. Age Concern Wairarapa were behind the award, and president Cheryl Watson said Helen had been a committed volunteer for many years. “She is always the first to volunteer her time and services and is greatly appreciated by her community,” Watson said. Seven finalists were selected from 15 nominations. The winner and runner up were selected by judges Bob Francis and Beverley Jack. Gray is involved in many voluntary projects, but her main passion is working on the St John’s

free shuttle. “I was an ambulance officer for 28 years but am now a St John’s assistant driving the shuttle service,” Gray said. “I have loved my work and still do. “We take people to medical related appointments several days a week. “They can’t get there without us to be honest.” Volunteers run two vehicles around Wairarapa five days a week. Gray is a former president of the Greytown Lions and is still involved. With other lionesses she donated 32 pairs of children’s pyjamas to Masterton Hospital’s paediatric ward this August. She is a member of the Cobblestones Museum Trust and with her husband Graeme – they ‘man’ the desk at the weekends. And she helps run the Greytown food pantry. “It’s not just me but a small team and we are very grateful to Fresh Choice Greytown for its

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generous donations.” 2019 runner up Karen Chalmers like Helen, spends most of her week volunteering and helping others. She is involved with Carterton Food Bank, Keep Carterton Beautiful and is an accredited Age Concern visitor. “I’ve been an aged care nurse all my life and love it and now I visit elderly. Many suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia, so it is good to help them out,” Chalmers said. “With neighbourhood support we distribute the police report and just keep an eye on things and with the beautification group we go around the graveyard collecting up the leaves and keeping it tidy amongst other things.” Wairarapa Age Concern has 350 members. For the Senior of the Year event at the Ranfurly Club in Masterton, members put on a morning tea to celebrate the seven finalists and this year’s winner. All three Wairarapa mayors attended.

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Main street could be up for makeover Have you seen photos of Christchurch inner city recently? They show a strange mix of new buildings and apparent normality coupled with images of building skeletons and vacant lots. Predicting earthquakes down to a date and a time is outside the bounds of current knowledge. We can say with certainty that the Alpine, Wellington and Wairarapa faults will rupture again, but not with any accuracy. Trig stations on opposite sides of the fault lines are moving, albeit slowly, and at some point the pressure wrought by that ongoing slow movement will exceed whatever is creating the resistance and the fault will rupture. Harcourt Park in Upper Hutt provides a graphic example of the history of the Wellington fault as it runs straight through the park. You can stand on the fault line and see the terraces on one side of the fault are significantly offset with the terraces on the other side. Having said that earthquakes can’t be predicted, there is an exception. There is going to be a very selective earthquake starting in 2021. Buildings deemed to be

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Mike Osborne earthquake prone are going to get an earthquake by fiat. Either they have to be strengthened to meet the building standard by the due date or be demolished. The date for this varies by jurisdiction and it seems by building. It’s going to affect us here in Wairarapa, especially in Carterton and Masterton. Check out www.epbr. building.govt.nz. In Masterton there are 15 buildings on Queen St. The Masterton buildings have a spread of dates for their “earthquakes” so there is more leeway to deal with the effects.

In Carterton, there are 28 buildings at risk and 21 of them on High St, the main street. All of these buildings will get their “earthquakes” around June/July 2021. If these buildings aren’t strengthened then they will be demolished. At present, a cat and mouse game is going on between the building owners, the council and developers. At what point will the current owners who can’t afford to fix up their buildings bail out? Will they just let the deadline date come and

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go and leave the council to manage the demolition? Will developers offer to buy now and alleviate the owners’ problem? It’s hard to know. What we do know is that in a few years’ time, Carterton’s main street will look nothing like it does right now. What came as a surprise to the people of Christchurch will be no surprise to the people of Carterton. Mayor Greg Lang is only too aware of this and puts it top of his priority list. It’s a huge opportunity for Carterton to refresh and revitalise itself – our Napier moment.

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A ‘record’ food annual appeal Eli Hill Masterton FoodBank has declared a “record” Annual FoodBank Collection last week. Emergency services, community organisations, school students, businesses, clubs, and individuals gathered food from right across Wairarapa to replenish its three foodbanks. Masterton Foodbank coordinator Lyn Tankersley said volunteers had packed 396 banana boxes of food – last year they packed 280. “It was an absolutely fantastic night,” she said. “The community came to our assistance and that just goes to show the generous community spirit

of this area that is fostered by its leaders. “I think the volunteers were exhausted by the end of the night, but rapt at how much we collected.” Tankersley said it was great to see the emergency services and students get behind the effort and thanked the Rotary Club of Masterton South for organising it. In addition to goods collected on the night, Tankersley said there had been more food brought in the following day from places that had missed out on being collected. “If people want to drop in their food, they can take it to the fire station, supermarkets, the FoodBank and Masterton Paper Plus,” she said.

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10 Wairarapa Midweek Carterton Wednesday, November 20, 2019

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Hayley Gastmeier Have you ever sparked up a conversation with a stranger, on a train, on a long-distance journey? That’s exactly what 82-year-old Helen Dew and Carterton mums, Lucy Adlam and Rebecca Vergunst did on a trip between Wairarapa and Auckland. And it wasn’t just one stranger. It was a lot of them. The trio travelled to the Big Smoke last month to celebrate Helen’s nomination in the Women of Influence awards. Helen was nominated under the Community Hero category for her long-standing service to the Carterton community and her environmental initiatives encouraging resilience and sustainability. For climate change reasons, she said flying to Auckland for the ceremony was out of the question, so she decided the train was the answer – but the journey wouldn’t be complete without a challenge. The three women are involved with the Happy to Chat bench, which will be launched in Carterton in December. The seat will offer a space for people to sit and talk to others in the community. Leading the initiative

is Lucy, of Joy for Generations, whose vision is for all generations to feel connected, valued and included. Helping roll out the initiative are other community groups including Resilient Carterton, of which Helen is a founding member. Rebecca is deputy mayor of Carterton District Council, which has donated a bench at the corner of Holloway and High streets for the project. It was the Happy to Chat bench initiative that inspired the train challenge – to talk to as many strangers as possible. “We met so many people,” Lucy said. She said the Happy to Chat bench was about breaking down social barriers and building relationships in the community, and the social experiment on the train was taking this one step further. Before their trip, Lucy contacted KiwiRail, which liked the quirky idea and offered free return tickets on the Northern Explorer train. But conversations got off to a slow start. The women had a sign saying “Happy to Chat” but the uptake wasn’t there. “People were so closed off and isolated in their own bubble,” Lucy said. Helen said it was as

though people expected to have a bible or a sales pitch thrown at them. So, she decided to take a different approach. Helen got up from her seat and went around the carriage sparking up conversations with fellow travellers. She said she read their body language and passed over people pre-occupied with laptops, phones or conversations with travelling companions. This approach got results. “We talked to so many people, and some for an hour,” Helen said. “We never made it past the first carriage for the whole trip.” She said she approached one couple and the woman was keen to chat but the man was reluctant. Not long after Helen had left the couple to themselves, the man came and found her. “The guy came and found us and said I’ve thought of something to ask you.” They then spent a good chunk of time listening to his views on American politics. Helen also talked to a man who was on his way to a climate change conference. He said he was taking the

Rebecca Vergunst, nominee Helen Dew, and Lucy Adlam at the Women of Influence 2019 awards in Auckland. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

train for obvious reasons and he was perplexed as to why his other mates who were attending the meeting had flown. Helen joked she was like the Pied Piper, leading random people back to the group’s corner of the train. Helen, Lucy and Rebecca continued their Happy to Chat experiment while in Auckland. The trio sparked up conversations that led to them getting a tour of a stormwater system where overflow was recycled on to people’s gardens, an idea that Rebecca was keen to take back to the council table. And Helen was pleased to discover a “wonderful” vegetable garden on a small

urban section. She leant over the fence and spoke to the man gardening. “I asked if we could pop in. He was feeding himself and his son out of this handkerchief garden.” The women had a good chat with the gardener, Noel, and also became aquainted with his dog, Leon (Noel spelt backwards). As well as the Women of Influence nomination, Helen was this month named a 2019 Kiwibank Local Hero Medal recipient. The award recognised close to 30 years of advocating for local currency systems and helping to establish the Wairarapa Green Dollar Exchange. Lucy said Helen was an inspiration to all ages. “She just doesn’t slow down.” To celebrate Helen’s contribution to the community and recent nominations, Lucy and Rebecca have organised an upcoming special evening at the Carterton Events Centre. • More information about this event will be available soon on the Joy for Generations website (www. joyforgenerations.org) of Facebook page, @ joyforgenerationsNZ.

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Toast gets it spot on The stupidest thing you could do at Toast Martinborough would be to turn up with a hangover. Now that I give that statement more thought, I realise there are many more stupid things you could do at the annual festival – drink and drive, get too drunk and say mean things that spoil a friendship, even get into a fight. So thankfully, it was just the hangover thing that dampened my day, not the rain. Too much alcohol is always a recipe for disaster. But aside from the inevitable hangovers, there’s a low rate of stupidity-driven adverse outcomes that occur at the renowned Toast Martinborough, despite the 10,000 punters that usually attend. My love affair with Toast began in the early 2000s when I’d accompany my mate, DJ Max, to Palliser to entertain the crowds. In more recent years I’ve been at Toast but not with a wine glass. Instead, with

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Hayley Gastmeier my camera, notepad, and pen. As far back as I can remember, there hasn’t been a scandal to report. Just good times, anecdotes and fashions of the day, and of course the weather. Every year we call the cops and enquire about drink drivers. And every year I’m surprised to be told that there were very few, if any offences. The alcohol-free street party allows for a winddown, and a liquor ban around The Square keeps the intoxication levels from reaching new highs. Our Times-Age reporter monitoring police jobs on the day said aside from a report of a minor scuffle, there had been no drama brought to his attention. A real estate agent with two open homes in

Martinborough on Sunday was pulled over and breath tested three times, I’m told. The festival’s success – in that there’s minimal to zero damage control necessary after such a complex event – comes down to the mastermind organisers. After 28 years, they have logistics and health and safety protocols down to a tee. There’s water available at every turn. Shade and seats to tackle exhaustion. Lots of volunteers making sure everyone stays safe, as well as a solid presence from police – if only for the convenience of festival goers who want selfies. This year I savoured the wine, I remember my whole Toast experience and can confidently say I didn’t make a fool of myself. What an awesome event. Ka pai to the organsiers. Keep up the good work.

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The three words that sum me up are... Jocelyn Konig Old but happy.

Miriam Coulter Working on it!

Matthew McKee What just happened?

Anna Florencia Koata Patete Quiet, loyal, disappointment.

Karen Lenz Trustworthy loyal and honest. Stop laughing it’s true.

Robert Mackenzie Outrageous Westside fortune.

Richard Alan Dahlberg Shy, humble, dreamer.

Diane McMahon Love life.

Elaine Leggott WC Caring honest fundraiser.

Beth Copland What the...heck.

Adele Pentony-Graham Honest as the day is long!

Jeniah Janet Te Whitu-Peterson My crazy life.

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Does your goat have what it takes? Eli’s Antics

Eli Hill I’m on the hunt for a goat washing lines. and a bunch of people who We’ve cast our Cledius, don’t mind dressing up as a hilarious actor named hillbillies. Grant, but we’re still No, I haven’t bought looking for a goat to play myself a farm – I’m filming Daisy and some guys a movie. and gals to play Cledius’ Two Idiots and a Tin friends. Whistle is a mockumentary My co-director Jason (think What We Do In The Ellis and I will be filming Shadows or the scene in January and Best in Show) after a bunch of editing, set mostly in we hope our creation (and Porirua, potentially your goat) but has a will grace the scene which screens of film will be filmed festivals here in right here in Wairarapa. New Zealand The film and overseas. follows a If you happen musical talent to have a goat, or quest, where fancy pulling on talented (and some a pair of overalls not so talented) and making musicians compete your big screen for a scholarship debut give me a to the prestigious call on 027 505 Elmville Music 9032, or email Academy in PHOTO/STOCK. 4kscalpelstudios@ London. ADOBE.COM gmail.com. One of our main Even if you don’t, characters Cledius please spread the word, (a fiend on the banjo) lives I know there’s plenty out on a farm with his goat of hidden talent here in Daisy, who like many goats has a taste for Wairarapa.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, November 20, 2019 A CLIMATE FOR CHANGE

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It’s easy to feel powerless when faced with the massive challenge that the climate crisis presents. However, all around the world, consumers, households and small business owners are consciously making choices that collectively add up to make a significant difference. And while the most farreaching actions are those that governments, councils and big companies need to take – for real change to happen, everyone needs to be involved. Over the coming months you’ll find lots of ideas in this column for how to reduce emissions through the choices you make in your daily life or business.

Eat for the environment We live in the age of consumption – and everything we buy has a greater or lesser eﬀect on the environment. Animal foods – beef, lamb and dairy in particular – cause signiﬁcant greenhouse gas emissions.

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A recent study found that one in three New Zealanders are now consciously limiting their meat consumption. If you’re a meat lover, talk to the family/whanau to get them onside, then see if you can start by having one day each week without meat. Plan what you’ll eat ahead of time: you’ll ﬁnd great ideas online at groups like ‘Meat Free Monday’.

There are some nice dairy alternatives. Try almond or soy milk with your breakfast or in a coﬀee – they’re delicious! Go fresh. Grow food in your own garden or shop at your local market. If you’re using the supermarket, try to buy most of your food in the fruit and veggie section. Processed foods in pouches, cans and freezer bags cause higher carbon

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emissions – and plastic pollution as well. Use fresh first. In New Zealand, we send over 122,000 tonnes of food to landfills every year – enough to feed everyone in Dunedin for two years. When you’re shopping, think carefully about how much food you need and how you’ll use it. At home, keep your bread in the fridge or freezer and make sure the fruit and veg gets eaten first.

Many Kiwis love to travel and with the advent of low-cost flights, more and more people are travelling by air for holidays and short breaks. However, aviation is a big contributor to global heating – especially the ‘long haul’ overseas flights. If you fly a lot, then think about having your holidays in New Zealand for the next few years. Instead of going to the Pacific for a winter break, why not go up the mountain? The South Island scenic railway journeys are beautiful – or you could have an adventure on the Interislander with the kids. Staying at home base and doing day trips can be great too – you could explore the Patuna Chasm, bike ride at Ocean Beach or visit the Redwoods at Kiriwhakapapa. People also fly a lot for meetings, conferences and courses. Think about whether Skype, streaming video or a similar technology could replace the trip – you’ll save time and money as well.

A tree in the sea, a ÿ tting title? The artwork of Roy Cowan CNZM MBE, a leading potter, illustrator and printmaker, is held in various museum collections, such as Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History, Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna o Waiwhetu, The Dowse Art Museum, and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa. Roy Cowan (1918-2007) was married to the potter Juliet Peter (1915-2010), and together, they helped found the magazine, New Zealand Potter, and made a signiﬁcant contribution to ceramic art. Cowan did not title this

woodcut he made in 1971. What title might you give to it? This woodcut was gifted to Aratoi by the New Zealand Print Council – now called Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand – which has been based in Wairarapa since the 1970s. The national organisation is currently exhibiting innovative artist books at the museum, all handmade and with an amazing range of unexpected materials, such as a tin can, ﬂax leaves, twigs, driftwood, copper, cat fur, leather, and shoe soles – and all 23 books on display are titled!

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Eco period empowerment An innovative new education programme targeted at supporting young women with a better knowledge, improved awareness, and a willingness to explore sustainable product choices for their period was recently piloted at Kuranui College. Joanna Hehir and Lisa Birrell created Divine River, a not-for-proﬁt organisation focused on educational programmes and student-led workshops that provide the knowledge required to make informed choices, whilst creating an awareness of the sustainable options that are available to young women. Joanna Hehir, founder of reusable period product company Danu Natural, had developed sustainable period products based on a need she had seen through her own daughter and friends. Joanna got in touch with Kuranui’s principal, Simon Fuller, to see if there was anything she could do about helping the girls feel more comfortable in school, which she hoped would encourage them to use reusable pads. Teaming up with Lisa Birrell, they worked with the school to develop and facilitate a 10-week Period Project pilot programme,

Members of the Kuranui steering group, Boh Smith, left, Charlotte James, Nilah Savage, Lola Armstrong, Georgina Birrell and Sorcha O’Donoghue. PHOTO/ CATHERINE ROSSITER-STEAD

developed through a student-led steering group made up of eight girls, including workshops on the body, nutrition, and health and well-being. There were also talks from guest speakers such as Olie Body from the WA Collective and Megan Savage from Fine Tune, and experts who gave their time included Bex Henderson, a fertility expert from Seed Fertility who presented the Menstruation workshop, and Emilie FleurNeubauer, a scientist from The Wairarapa Earth

School who presented the Sustainability and Environmental impact workshops, and Joanna herself who presented the Fabric and Ethics workshop. The students were given an opportunity to test out the sustainable products, to find out whether they were fit for purpose, comfortable and if they felt confident wearing them at school. “It was important to make the school environment accepting and supportive of the students’ choices.

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Overnight closures of the Remutaka Hill road From Sunday 24 November, you’ll need to plan your travel around overnight closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill between Wairarapa and Upper Hutt.

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The 14km Remutaka Hill road will be closed on three Sunday nights and three blocks of five nights between 24 November 2019 and 14 September 2020 for its annual programme of essential maintenance and slip prevention works. The night-time closures will increase safety for maintenance crews, significantly reduce the number of daytime disruptions for road users on the hill road and enable better quality of maintenance work. Since the March night-time closures, stop/go works have dropped 95%. The dates for the closures are fixed and will not be changed. This will provide certainty for our customers so they can plan ahead. Thank you for your patience while the maintenance closures are underway.

Night-time closures: Safer workers, greater productivity, fewer daytime delays for road users

What you need to know • SH2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed from 9pm to 4am for five nights from Sunday night 24 November to Friday morning 29 November. • Further night time closures are scheduled for 2020, starting with five consecutive nights from 9pm to 4am on Sunday night 12 January to Friday morning 17 January, and Sunday night 3 May to Friday morning 8 May. One-night closures are scheduled for Sunday 5 April, Sunday 12 July and Sunday 13 September, also 9pm to 4am. • More information about the closure can be found at www.nzta.govt.nz/remutaka • A limited shuttle van service is available for night shift workers and others with essential commitments. For this and other information, please contact us at remutaka@nzta.govt.nz • Access will be available for emergency services throughout the closures.

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Mauriceville Country Fair is an annual event held on the first Sunday of December at the beautiful Clarke Memorial Domain in Mauriceville. This year the fair will be held on Sunday, December 1, from 9am to 4pm. This fair is run by a committee of local residents who give their time voluntarily. They plan each fair over the year and all funds raised are distributed to local organisations. The fair offers a fun experience for families with activities for children including a barrel train, inflatable course, magician, and face painting. There is a $2 entry fee for adults. Children get free entry and there’s plenty of free parking. Craft stalls, raffles, and live entertainment by the Emeralds all add to the country ambience. Volunteers are needed to help the committee members on the raffle table and at the entrances of the fair.

Crowds flock to the Mauriceville Country Fair on the first Sunday of December each year. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Jill Greathead Volunteers need to have a hat and an umbrella for sun protection. They need to be honest and outgoing. If you are keen to help out for a few hours, then please contact us on (06) 929 0960 or email admin@waivc.org.nz and we will connect you with the Mauriceville Fair Committee.

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‘Governance Training’ for people who work in the non-proﬁt sector – 5pm to 7pm on Wednesday 4 December hosted by the Wairarapa Community Centre Please RSVP by December 2 to bev@ wcct.co.nz or phone (06) 377 1022. Cost is $5 per person. Places are limited so be in quick!

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Constellations creations All this week there’s a nice show of our two brightest planets, Jupiter and Venus, the latter newly emerging from the evening sunglow. So, any evening this week, get out just before 9pm. The planetary line-up will take place low in the west after sunset, so best to get away from the ranges somewhat. They didn’t build Featherston with viewing twilight planets in mind (or with coping with nor’westers coming through the ranges). On Wednesday (November 20), Venus will be closer to the twilight than Jupiter, but as the week progresses it will appear to creep towards Jupiter. Then on Monday (still best at 9pm) they will be at their closest and should be a ﬁne sight. Tuesday you will see that Venus has advanced beyond Jupiter on its way to its largest separation from the sun from our aspect. Next week, the crescent moon will join the line-up and in early December Venus will appear to buzz by Saturn. I’ll keep you informed. Note that Saturn this week is somewhat higher in the western sky than the

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The constellation of Pegasus (the Winged Horse). PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Sky Watch

Nick Sault Venus/Jupiter pair, setting a couple of hours later. As these planetary things take place in the west this week, you could easily get distracted by the star show in the east. I dealt with this in a previous article, but this week, with no moon about, and after watching those planets go down, have a

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look into the east where Orion is rising with his triple star belt pointing to the brilliant Sirius. East and west, which is best? Now look north. The great square of Pegasus is obvious in the due north. He’s the ﬂying horse, and I guess in ancient

times horses had big square bodies. Sorry to be so ﬂippant, but it always amazes me the imaginations of those ancient people to see horses, rams, crabs, scorpions and so on by joining the dots – the stars. But then, I wonder if they saw diﬀerently a couple of thousand years ago. We get dark skies in Wairarapa, but the darkest sky I ever saw was down in Otago in the 1980s. We weren’t living in NZ then, but doing a camper

van trip in those lovely days when you rarely saw another van on the road. In a park above Wanaka, I stepped out of the van on a moonless night, and though I’d been into astronomy all my life, there were so many stars I could hardly make out the constellations – the sky seemed full of them. So perhaps two thousand years ago they saw many more stars. In other words, they had more dots to join and saw the rest of the horse. Next week: A look around the southern sky.

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CLOSURE OF ROAD TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC Pursuant to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulation 1965, notice is hereby given that the Masterton District Council will be closing the following road to ordinary vehicular traffic for the period indicated hereunder, for the purpose of permitting the Wairarapa Car Club to hold a speed event. Road to be closed to Ordinary Vehicular Traffic: Dorsets Road Period of Closure: Sunday 24 November 2019, 7.30am–6pm

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During the period of closure the following provisions will be made for ordinary vehicular traffic which would otherwise use the road:(1) Notice shall be displayed at each end of the closed section advising motorists that a speed event is underway. (2) The Wairarapa Car Club shall provide marshals for the convenience of residents who may require to use that section of road to be closed. It will be an offence under the above Act for any person otherwise than under authority of an authorised permit to use the road for ordinary vehicular traffic during the period of closure. Dated this 21st day of November 2019. Susan Southey - PLANNING & BUILDING MANAGER 06 370 6300 - 8am to 5pm 06 378 7752 - 5pm to 8am (after hours) 161 Queen Street, PO Box 444, Masterton 5840 mdc@mstn.govt.nz WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

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Our decisions define us

This is a job that few of us would do, as it’s easy to consider that it’s beneath us or we simply wouldn’t have the stomach to physically do it. However, rather than looking at a person like this with contempt, I see them as people to admire, respect and appreciate. In the case of the latrine cleaner in Haiti, society simply couldn’t function without them if they stopped fulfilling the role; there would be sickness and increased mortality, with conditions being unliveable. This wouldn’t be the case for many of those who are far better compensated for what they do, who we could easily manage without for a long period of time (think overpaid celebrities, sports stars, politicians, etc). So, if you ever find yourself looking down upon a person in a role you consider unworthy of yourself, stop and think what life would be like without them.

Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson How to stop your IQ from decreasing

Some advice from Jordan Peterson, the author of the hugely successful book 12 Rules For Life. Sharing a strategy for preventing your IQ from reducing, the process is a very simple one, this being to exercise, both aerobic and strength training. This is due to the exercise leading to more oxygen to the brain, making the brain healthier, which in turn leads to it functioning better. However, as I have stated countless times in the past, simple doesn’t mean easy. Exercise is something that many are reluctant to do, even though the benefits are overwhelmingly positive.

The choices we make

This quote from John Maxwell was recently shared on the Daily Calm meditation: “Life is a matter of choices, and every choice you make makes you”. I love this message and couldn’t agree with it more – the choices we do make have gotten us to where we are right now.

If you’re happy and content, keep doing what you’re doing. However, if you’re unhappy and not content, start making different choices. An example could be that if you’re concerned about your health, start exercising and being more careful with your diet.

How to be the person you want to be

Great advice from the Greek philosopher Epictetus on reaching your potential – simply tell yourself the kind of person you want to be, then do what you have to do to be that person. For example, if you want to be a person who is healthy and fit, then start exercising regularly, or if you want to be considered to be a person of integrity, make sure you keep your promises to yourselves and others.

This is why you are who you are

Interesting research shared on The Daily Stoic YouTube channel, where presenter Ryan Holiday was talking to the prestigious University of Alabama

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football team. Harvard University research has found that 95 per cent of who we become is determined by the people we spend our time with. This demonstrates both the influence others have upon us and, conversely, the influence we have on those we interact with on a regular basis.

In praise of knowing stuff

This afternoon as I was walking down a country lane with my daughter Allie (which was as idyllic as it sounds), she shared with me all the things that she wrote about in her

geography exam that took place the day before. I loved hearing her sharing the depth of her knowledge in quite a specialist area – everything she told me was without access to the internet, it was all stuff she had learned over the course of the year and knew.

• 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.

Valuing the contributions of others

I read an article in one of those old National Geographic magazines that are found lying around in holiday homes, about a person in Haiti whose job it is to clean out the latrines in the city he lives in.

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in Wairarapa featuring an interesting macrocarpa-lined entrance and the domain itself encircled in oaks and other large established trees. Magician Andrew Wilson is sure to wow the children and grownups alike when he presents no less than three free shows. There will be a bouncy castle, face painting, and a petting farm. The quality of the crafts is exceptional, according to one of the organisers, Jenny Barre. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is well worth coming and purchasing Christmas gifts alone.â&#x20AC;?

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Chasing tunes, ÿ ne wines Eli Hill It was more than just another day at the oﬃce for a star of The Chase who went to Toast Martinborough as part of his book tour and ended up singing to a crowd. Shaun Wallace, known as ‘The Dark Destroyer’, was among the more than 7000 people who brushed aside the threat of rain to enjoy the music, wine and atmosphere of Toast Martinborough on Sunday. Wallace was invited on stage at the Te Kairanga vineyard where he was encouraged by the band Uncle Monkey to sing a rendition of You Sexy Thing by Hot Chocolate. “Toast Martinborough is absolutely lovely,” Wallace said. “I thought it was going to rain for a little bit but it held oﬀ and [was] just fantastic. He said he had a “great time” at the festival. “The people were warm and really friendly. I thought my voice was pretty bad, but we had a great time. The crowd loved it, they absolutely loved it.” The chaser, from the popular British television game show, is on a tiki tour to promote his autobiography Chasing the Dream. “I want people to come

“The people were warm and really friendly. I thought my voice was pretty bad, but we had a great time. The crowd loved it, they absolutely loved it.” out and say hello to me. “It’s my way of thanking the public for making the show such a success.” While tents provided shelter for many festival goers, others such as Annalyse Salmon of Palmerston North came decked out in ponchos. “But even though it [was] raining it doesn’t dampen your spirits,” she said. Attire at the event varied, with six friends from Tauranga wearing grape outﬁts. Manning the gates at the Muirlea Rise vineyard was South Wairarapa Mayor Alex Beijen. “We’ve been on the gate for the last nine years. Just because I’m mayor doesn’t mean I’m going to stop doing it. “I really enjoy meeting the people. “The atmosphere’s really good. With the lack of heat I think people are a lot less inebriated and everyone seems calm and

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friendly. “It’s a really good Toast. “Having been to 21 of them I’d say this is one of the better ones.” While a post on the festival’s Facebook Page warned festival goers that the weather might impact on the day, general manager Anna Nielson said she couldn’t be happier with how it went and the weather wasn’t as bad as the forecast. The weather did aﬀect numbers however with Nielson saying about 7300 people attended.

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School’s out for good at Tuturumuri Eli Hill

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Tuturumuri principal Alistair Morrison. PHOTO/MARCUS ANSELM

Martinborough, began the year with seven pupils – it now has just two. The Education Ministry informed the school last Wednesday it was initiating the closure, principal Alistair Morrison said last week. He said school authorities had the option of a lengthy closure period and had asked the local community for their thoughts on November 7. But on November 10, the school’s board decided there was nothing new to add to the process and waived its right to an eight-to-nineweek consultation process. “The board put up such an amazing ﬁght last time and they put every fact on the table really and there

was nothing left for us to repeat.” The families of the two students will choose where to send them and the ministry would provide support to the families, students, and the schools they moved to. Morrison, another teacher, a teacher aide, and a cleaner at the school would all have to ﬁnd new jobs. “It’s very sad for everyone involved. Largely, I think the community is accepting. There’s a few people who are still happy to ﬁght on but it’s a sad situation for everyone.” There was ongoing structural changes in rural New Zealand at the moment which was driving changes to smaller schools. While the ministry had recognised that the Tuturumuri and Tora communities had

put much eﬀort into supporting the school to increase its roll over the past two years, this did not result in a sustained increase in enrolments, its deputy secretary sector enablement and support Katrina Casey said. “The decision to close a school is never an easy one, but on November 5, we agreed to undertake consultation on the potential closure of Tuturumuri School. “This consultation is with the board of trustees of Tuturumuri School and neighbouring schools whose rolls may be impacted by the potential closure.” When the ministry’s processes ﬁnish, the school buildings will be transferred to Land Information New Zealand. The school faced an uncertain future at the

end of 2017 when its roll dropped to zero after the bus route was cut. A steering committee was set up to find ways and means for the school to stay open and a low-cost subdivision was planned to help attract families to the district. In September last year, it looked like the school would be saved after Education Minister Chris Hipkins confirmed the government had ditched plans to close it, following strong community support for it to continue. A Tuturumuri School send-off is planned for December 1, 11am-2pm to celebrate its 97-year history. Former students, teachers, and community members are invited, and the afternoon will wrap up with the planting of totara trees.

Council’s focus on the Town Hall building decision Pam Graham Masterton residents are about to be asked how important the facade of the old Town Hall building is to them, what are the “must-haves” in any new facilities and what is their

appetite to pay. This is the gist of a communications plan for a consultation during the next three months on what Masterton District Council acknowledges is the biggest decision it faces. The council plans a public information campaign “to clarify misinformation and establish a single source of truth”. It will use social

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Chapel St was closed in 2016 because it was not up to earthquake strength standards and there have been two consultations on what to do next. In 2017, 65 per cent of people preferred a new build and 35 per cent strengthening. In 2018, 59 per cent said new build, 27 per cent said strengthening and 14 per cent said do not replace. A report on the new

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Challenge the #Unspoken Rules The campaign this year will focus on undermining these unhelpful #unspoken rules, and promoting healthy masculinity (and respectful relationships) as an alternative.

2019 White Ribbon is asking everyone to Challenge the #Unspoken Rules. Unspoken Rules are the expectations that boys and young men inherit from society, based on outdated ideas of what a man is, how he acts, and how he should express himself.

Jeremy Logan is the Manager of the counselling service, ChangeAbility in Masterton. He says:

Even if we don’t agree with them, these rules still exist silently in the background - for far too many. Rules like, ’Be the Man’, ‘Toughen Up’ and ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ reinforce unhelpful stereotypes about what it is to be a man.

“Boys and men can still be brave, have muscles, be assertive, tough, love rugby, enjoy time with other men and boys, enjoy a beer with the lads. But boys and men should also be free to express sad emotions, enjoy cooking, dancing, gardening and anything else that does not ﬁt into gender stereotypes.”

These #unspoken rules put pressure on boys and young men to behave in certain ways and dismiss behaviours perceived as ‘unmanly’, leading them to suppress their emotions and their individuality. This affects how our boys and young men feel about themselves, and how they treat others. It affects how they approach their relationships, and can lead them to act disrespectfully – even violently – toward their partners.

Jeremy Logan, manager of the counselling service, ChangeAbility.

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We have the opportunity to use our voices as parents, caregivers and inﬂuencers to speak up over the #unspoken rules. By saying out loud to

our boys and young men that it’s okay for them to be who they are, we can encourage them to deﬁne themselves

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Jeremy explains there are many other #unspoken rules. Challenge all of these vehemently! Mis-conceptions like:

as men who have respectful relationships – protecting our whole community.

Boys don’t back down from ﬁghts Boys need to drive fast Boys need to have sex with lots of girls Boys need to be muscular Boys don’t wear pink Boys can’t ask for help.

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Healthy masculinity is rejecting unhelpful stereotypes and #unspoken rules about what it is to be a boy or man Healthy masculinity is about being kind, empathetic, ﬁnding peaceful resolutions to problems Healthy masculinity is about boys and men being conﬁdent in who they are without feeling pressure to

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And excusing bad behaviour by saying ‘Boys will be boys’. WHAT CAUSES MEN’S VIOLENCE TOWARDS WOMEN? It is rigid ideas about gender and roles that contribute to men’s use of violence against females. Even with 80% of family and intimatepartner violence incidents going unreported, New Zealand still has the worst rate for this violence in the world. And our country has the third highest rate of sexual assault in the world. This indicates that too many New Zealand men still express their

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Where a culture expects masculinity to involve dominance and toughness, there is male violence against females If an individual man over-conforms to perceived male gender expectations of strength, power and domination, he is more likely to rape a woman There’s more sexual violence where men and women have segregated lives, a belief in male sexual conquest, strong male bonding, high alcohol consumption, use of pornography, and sexist social norms Sexual violence serving as a tool for men and boys to prove their manhood, achieve the social status of a ‘real man and establish power over others When men believe that they are not – or are not perceived to be – ‘masculine enough’ they may use intimate partner violence to overcompensate or conform with gendered expectations

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2019

MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER

White Ribbon Ride inspirational voyage for all involved. It’s being lead in Wairarapa by Takurua Tawera. If you are interested in taking part please contact Cath Tawera 027 294 2517. The local ride will depart Palmerston North at about 9:30am Sunday 24 November, and ride via Pahiatua to an event in Carterton, being organised by the Rangatahi Tu Rangatira (Youth Group) in Carrington Park, Carterton, from noon to 2pm and then riders

depart for Lower Hutt.

The lead group of riders will steer the convoy through towns throughout New Zealand, picking up support riders along the way. This year we are encouraging scooters and bikes under 250cc’s to join, when the event is within the town limits. Every White Ribbon event is an opportunity to bring this issue into the open and get people talking.

men’s violence against women. 2. Flexible gender behaviour for all. Having men breaking out of the ‘Man Box’ and choosing their own masculine identity prevents their use of violence. 3. Non-violent communication. Men being emotionally aware and expressive gives them alternatives to aggression. 4. Enthusiastic consent for all sexual activities. Having willing participation is crucial to preventing sexual violence. White Ribbon also promotes adult men promoting respectful behaviour of younger men. It also

encourages men to be critical of pornography, especially the way it promotes violence against women. ONLINE RESOURCES There are several free Toolboxes on the website www.whiteribbon.org.nz. These are great tools to point men and agencies towards: 1.Raising Boys Who Respect 2. Respectful Sexual Relationships 3. Start With Respect 4. Step Up Stop Violence (and take other men with you) 5. What Kind of Guy do you Wanna Be? 6. Breaking out of the Man Box 7. Supporting #MeToo.

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Can a ÿ sh survive without water? Dear friends, The rumour is true. Pūkaha does indeed have a fish that can live without water. It’s called a mudfish. These freshwater fish are native to New Zealand and most tend to be about 9-12cms long. They typically live in swamps, lowland wetlands, pools in swampy forests, drains or slowflowing streams. If their habitat dries up or water levels drop and they become exposed, their metabolism slows and they start to absorb oxygen through their skin. It’s not ideal for them, but they have been known to survive for several months at a time without water. During this time, they get thinner and stop breeding. Their condition declines but they do survive. When water returns their general health improves again. Despite their ability to adapt, their overall survival is severely threatened. In fact, most of New Zealand’s native fish are in serious trouble with 72 per cent classified as at-risk or threatened with extinction. Given that 90 per cent of New Zealand’s native freshwater fish are found nowhere else in the world, the plight of these fish is very concerning for New Zealand’s ecologists. For mudfish in particular, their biggest threat is related to their

There are ÿ ve species of mudÿ sh in New Zealand, all of which have a conservation status of either ‘threatened’ or ‘at risk’. PHOTO/ TARA SWAN

habitat. Wetland’s drying up or being altered with additional water runoff can bring bigger predators such as eels, trout or koi carp. Drain clearance or modification work also greatly threatens this fish. There was a case just recently in Carterton where 921 at-risk brown mudfish were removed from drains in an area the Carterton District Council was developing for a wastewater treatment plant. The problem with the move? The ‘forever home’ for the mudfish hadn’t been properly investigated in terms of water quality and habitat suitability. Very few – if any – of the fish are thought to have survived the relocation. While everyone’s intentions may have been good, it is so important that the lessons from this are learned so it can never happen again. Sadly, there are too many examples of our freshwater native fish species being overlooked. Until they are given the

same priority or level of protection as our most valuable native birds or heritage buildings, the extinction threat level to the mudfish will remain high. Still; next time someone tells you they are like a fish out of water, you can contemplate asking them if they have heard about the mudfish. They need more people talking about them! Until next week, The Pūkaha Rangers. Contributed by Alex Wall • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre to put a spotlight on wildlife conservation efforts locally and allow readers to get up close and personal with New Zealand’s amazing native species.

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Growing a mo for men’s mental health Emma Brown Matt Henderson and George Littlejohn had different motivations going into Movember. But soon they will share the same pain of a fundraising challenge they have set for themselves. The friends are not only growing a moustache this month to raise awareness of men’s health issues but have also pledged to complete one “man maker” with 22.5kg dumbbells for every dollar they raise for the Movember movement. Littlejohn described the man maker as “just all sorts of pain in one exercise”, and with $1770 already raised, he joked the one thing he regretted was specifying the weights at the start. The most man makers the pair had previously done in one session was 50, “and that was a bad time”, Henderson said. The friends said their fundraising would focus on men’s mental health

You can’t just say ‘yeah let’s talk about it’, you need to be able to talk and be able to provide help. as they had both seen the effect mental illness had on their friends and family. Every minute around the world, a man dies by suicide, and in New Zealand, 75 per cent of suicides are men. Movember aims to reduce the rate of male suicide by 25 per cent by 2030. After losing his fatherin-law, Tony Southall, to suicide three months ago, Henderson was looking to find a positive way to contribute to awareness. After seeing Littlejohn’s post on Facebook about his plan for Movember, Henderson thought “yeah I want to get in on that”, and they teamed up. “It’s never been about doing the man maker, it’s just been about getting the message out,”

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Littlejohn said. “That was just a way of getting people to chuck some money in.” Henderson said Southall was a big advocate of mental health and was part of many fundraisers “so he would be pretty happy with us doing this”. They planned to make a whole day of completing the task and wanted to get a group of “lads” in to talk about mental health and how exercise could help. Originally, they were hoping to raise a couple hundred dollars, but within one day they had already raised $1000. “We thought, wow, that’s a lot of reps, but it’s also pretty cool getting the word out there,” Littlejohn said. Littlejohn said at a conference in Wellington, he heard an ex-Australian federal police officer speak about his battle with mental health. “One thing he spoke about was that it was great getting everyone to help, but what happens if

the person you are talking to says, ‘yup I need help’. “You can’t just say ‘yeah let’s talk about it’, you need to be able to talk and be able to provide help,” Littlejohn said. He found the website ruok.org.au which tells you how to go about it if someone said, ‘yeah I need help’. Henderson said there were many tools that could help with mental health including exercise. “To be able to exercise and express how important that just is as a tool to help that side of things, that’s quite cool. “That’s how we clear our head a bit.” Although the number has already exceeded their expectations, they said the more the better. “The man makers … we will just do them and just get through them,” Littlejohn said. • To donate to their Movember page moteam.co/matt-andgeorge?mc=1

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Other locals taking on the challenge

Brady Bingham said he decided to take part in Movember because a number of close family members had survived prostate cancer. “Men’s health is always important.” He is enjoying his moustache and said his father always carried a good moustache – “it’s in the genes”. • To donate to his Movember page - mobro. co/14093085?mc=1

Steve Carr from Tumu ITM Masterton said staff liked to do fun stuff and get behind good causes, such as Movember. They not only have male staff taking part but also females.

George Littlejohn, left, and Matt Henderson completing a “Man Maker”. PHOTO/EMMA BROWN

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Washed up Hollywood star, Jefferson Steele, played by Danny Clennott is flown to England to play King Lear at 'Stratford'. He gets a shock when he finds himself stuck in a small English village with a bunch of amateurs.

Sebastian Vallance was just letting his moustache grow and thought, “why not, it’s for a good cause”. He said men’s health needed to be spoken about more and being able to talk about it was very important.

While working as a barber at Barbershop Jordy, Nick Olliver uses his moustache as a conversation starter with customers. They ask him why he is growing it [as it is not his usual look] and he directs them to the Movember donations bucket and starts up a conversation. He said, “if growing a mo can help with that than I can’t really complain.” • To donate to his Movember page - mobro. co/14008871?mc=1

Son and Father duo, Dhruv and Anil Raman said it was a man’s duty to look out for one another, bring out the best in each other, and to inspire those who looked up to them. Having been around people at their best and worst, they decided they wanted to be advocates for men’s health, representing what it

means to be a good and healthy man. Dhruv asked his mum what she thought of their facial hair so far, and she replied she doesn’t mind it on him but is not a fan of Anil’s. • To donate to their Movember page - mobro.co/ dhruvraman?mc=1

The females are moving for Movember, by running or walking 60 kilometres in support. • To donate to their Movember page - moteam.co/teamtumo?mc=1

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Kiwis feeling less healthy The proportion of New Zealanders rating their general health as ‘excellent’ has fallen over the past eight years, especially among adults aged under 45, Statistics New Zealand says. The General Social Survey, ÿ rst collected in 2008, asks people to rate their general health. This may include aspects of both physical and mental health. In 2018, 1 in 6 New Zealanders (17 percent) aged 15 and over rated their health as ‘excellent’, a signiÿ cant drop from a peak of 1 in 4 Kiwis (25 percent) who rated their health as ‘excellent’ in 2010. “How people feel about their own health has a strong relationship with objective health,” says well-being and housing statistics manager Dr Claire Bretherton. “However, changes over time may also re° ect a change in the context in which people are assessing their health. For example, greater awareness and social acceptance of mental health problems may mean that people are more likely to identify those health issues in themselves.”

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Tilly’s big day out Emma Brown Kuranui College pupils had a surprising visitor on the bus ride to school one morning last week when Tilly the dog decided she wanted to go on an adventure. The three-yearold fox terrier who lives on Kahutara Rd, Featherston, is known for her mischievous and adventurous ways. But her owner Viv Barham never thought she would make it far – and certainly not 14km to Greytown’s Kuranui College. Just after Viv’s neighbour Niko Hoare jumped on the morning school bus last Wednesday the bus driver

told Niko a friend had followed him on. Noticing Tilly, Niko picked her up and took her oﬀ the bus. As soon as he put her down and returned to the bus, she was hot on his heels and jumped back in. Supposedly not wanting to run over her, the bus driver decided to continue on, and the four-legged friend went with them. Niko sent his mum Natalie a text saying Tilly was on the bus. He said Tilly was having a great time jumping on everyone’s seat and getting pats, “I think she eventually got somebody’s food”. After not being able to get in contact with Viv, Natalie drove to the school

Tilly the dog, waiting at the bus stop. PHOTO/EMMA BROWN

to collect the runaway dog. “I think the kids thought it was great [having a dog on the bus]”. When at school, the bus driver wasn’t sure about letting the dog oﬀ because

he didn’t know where it came from, but Niko said it was his neighbour’s and his mum was coming to get her. He said by the time his mum turned up there was a

bit of a crowd patting Tilly. Natalie said Tilly was “happy as Larry” on the drive back but could tell she knew she was in trouble when they got closer to home. Viv said when she got the call from Natalie, she thought Tilly had just run to their house again, and when she was told about what Tilly had actually been up to, she thought it was a joke. She has no idea why or how Tilly got up to so much mischief but laughed it had made everyone’s week. She joked that perhaps Tilly could be the school’s mascot. The jokes came ﬂooding in from friends and family after hearing the adventure Tilly had been on – “Hope you packed Tilly’s lunch box today”, and “hope Tilly didn’t miss the bus this morning”. Since returning, Viv has been keeping a close eye on the adventurous dog and hoped she didn’t try it again.

Creating community between towns Carter Court has recently welcomed and provided a new home to several residents from Greytown’s Arbor House after the Greytown facility closed its doors. Carter Court is a not-forproﬁt community based residential care facility at 95 Pembroke St, Carterton.

On Saturday, November 23, Carter Court will further extend its welcome to the people of Greytown, with an invitation to attend the annual Carter Court Market Day event. The aim of the Market Day is not only to bring Greytown and Carterton communities together,

but also to give Greytown families the chance to see for themselves Carter Court’s environment and the positive, friendly atmosphere that the facility provides to its elderly residents. The Market Day will feature stalls with local crafts and produce,

entertainment, raﬄes and other fundraising events are planned. There will be fun for the children including face painting, a bouncy castle, horse and cart rides and a model railway. And, of course, that need for a thirst or appetite quencher will be catered

for with Devonshire Tea and a variety of other food and refreshments. The Market Day runs from 10am to 2pm. Carter Court beneﬁts from the generosity of Wairarapa communities so come along to show support.

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Christmas cheer is in the air Kim Siemonek Centre Coordinator Bring your friends and workmates along to have a morning of Christmas celebration. This is a chance for women in our community who are inspiring and working hard within the social service and the business sectors to come together. The Women’s Christmas Breakfast is being held on December 6, 7-am at Senior Citizens Hall, on the corner of Cole and Perry streets. A $20 ticket gives you breakfast and entertainment, with the ‘what not to wear parade’ from Dress for Success. In addition, we are asking for a Christmas food product that will be donated to the Foodbank for families so they can enjoy a nice meal on the special day. Tickets can be bought from the Wairarapa Community Centre or email Kim at wairarapawomen@xtra. co.nz or text 027 457 5024 for online banking details. Our Inspiring Women radio show, which is also aired on Wairarapa TV, had Heather Bannister on Arrow Fm last week. It’s always great to chat with Heather, of Come Sew With Me.

Ballentynes manager Karen thanking the models at the Ballentynes Fashion Show. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

to ask Lyn. She is such a Ballentynes humble lady who Fashion Show was gives so much of very successful her time freely. with models So, check out from Crisis Rose Cottage if Pregnancy you’re free to Support, Te visit Monday W�� Awhina Youth to Friday, W��’� Group, Literacy 10am – 4pm. C�� Aotearoa, To watch Dress for Success the show, go and the Women’s to arrowfm. Centre committee. co.nz and check out It was a great night of programmes for Inspiring fashion by Karen and her Women. wonderful team. In December, Check out our Facebook I’m honoured to be page for more photos. interviewing Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson. What’s on in December It’s a chance to talk Stained Glass Course about what the Masterton Come along to the District Council is looking Women’s Centre on at for the next three years December 11 (10am-1pm) for social services. and make a stained-glass Go to our Facebook page ornament for your friends and add a question for me and family for Christmas.

Learn the process of how to make a glowin, colourful masterpiece for you or someone else special. Ticket $60. All materials are provided. • To buy tickets phone Vonnie on 021 112 5579 or (06) 378 2453, or pick up tickets from the Wairarapa Women’s Centre at 41 Perry Street, Masterton. There are only six places available so get in quick. Mini Christmas Cake Decorating This course is on December 12 (6.308.30pm) at the Wairarapa Community Centre. It’s a great chance to learn more about doing scrolls and adding ﬁner details to your icing skills. We’ll each make four individual cakes, a great gift, using the Cockburn’s 1Kg traditional fruit cake and almond and white icing. Add coloured fondant and icing to help bring your cake ideas to life with decorating tips and techniques on these mini cakes. This course is limited to 10. Tickets $40. • Email Kim at wairarapawomen@ xtra.co.nz for payment details.

Choirs offer free carols Wairarapa Singers, led by musical director Andrew Atkins, and Martinborough Community Choir, led by Vicki Jones, are combining for the ﬁrst time to perform two special performances in Masterton and Martinborough. The ﬁrst concert is to be held at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton, at 4pm on Sunday, November 24. The second concert will be held at Martinborough Town Hall, Waihinga Centre, Martinborough, on Tuesday, December 10 at 7.30pm. Both concerts will be free, but a koha is very welcome. People will also be invited to donate items of food to their local food bank upon entry. The choirs will perform some items individually and combine for a number of carols. The repertoire includes some old favourites, together with some modern New Zealand pieces. To end the concert, the combined choirs will sing a New Zealand version of The Twelve Days of Christmas and then O Come All Ye Faithful. Audience participation is welcomed in some carols.

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MARTINBOROUGH COVERED WHATS ON NOV 23 Martinborough House & Garden Tour Martinborough 10am - 4pm, $75 General Admission, 0800 BUY TIX (289 849)

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Expand your recipe repertoire with some multi-purpose base recipes that will let you adapt many Kiwi summer favourites into tasty plant based food. The BBQ class includes mayo and sauces that will accompany canapes, sides, plant based steaks and koftas. The dessert class features many festive treats, includingEton mess, Baked Alaska and Pannacotta. 100% egg and dairy free. Gluten free for some. Classes run by Miggs McTaylor, an internationally recognised chef. Her specialty is developing deliciously plant based food to help those with allergies. Food everyone loves. Dates: 27 November 2019 11 December 2019 Time: Venue: Mint At Martinborough Book: sue@mint-martinborough.nz 027 606 6240

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Ranui Essentials - lavender with a view

It’s been another busy, successful year for Ranui Essentials lavender farm on Dry River Road, south of Martinborough. Tracy and her team have been active, planting a new variety of lavender known as ‘Violet Intrigue’. They have also been buoyed by winning the 2019 NZ Lavender Growers Silver Award for their oils, Grosso and Super (Gold winner in 2018). They have installed a distillery too, to distil essential oils and are able to offer a distillation service to other lavender growers. Their diverse range of lavender-based products are beautiful to look at, hold and smell. It’s a pure sensory explosion. You can always visit Ranui but there’s a chance to also see their wares on display at the TK Vineyard Farmer’s Market Sunday 1 December and then every first Sunday of the month until April. A great chance to buy your Christmas gifts. And, after Christmas, why not grab the opportunity to gaze into the clear Wairarapa night skies after picking a bunch of lavender? Ranui Essentials is holding a star gazing and lavender picking evening Saturday 28 December. Bring your telescope, torch, an evening picnic and watch the sun do down. Bliss amongs the lavender. Astronomy guides will be there to help you navigate the stars. For centuries lavender has been used for natural healing of burns, stings, stress relief, sunburn, muscle and joint pain. Lavender is also effective in cleaning products. Martinborough is the perfect environment for growing this wonderful plant. While you are there take time to enjoy the awesome view of Wairarapa valley.

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Rodeo draws fans and foes The rodeo returned to Martinborough on Saturday with the popular Pukemanu Bull Ride, and animal rights activists making their usual appearance. The Bull Ride has pulled the crowds in previous years and this year was no exception. “So far it’s been a great start to the season,” Rodeo Cowboys Association president Lyal Cocks said. “The event at Waipukurau last week was well attended and went really well - there was some good competition. “The number of spectators is up on last year so far, and we’re set for a good year.” But not all locals welcomed the show. Objectors protested similar events in Martinborough earlier this year, and at three previous events in the town. Animal rights supporters were on the scene again over the weekend. Will Applebee, spokesperson for the SAFE organisation said, “We’re a nation of animal lovers. We love our cats, our dogs, our horses and all the other animals that we share this land with. “These bulls should be treated with the same kindness and respect that we bestow on all the other animals we love.”

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With the picturesque Tararua Range stretching across Wairarapa’s western boundary, it is easy to forget that out east is a pocket of native forest worthy of your attention. It’s called the Rewanui Forest Park, and on Sunday (November 24) the organisation that manages this little gem is hosting a public open day. Just 15 minutes-drive east from Masterton, the 334 hectare Rewanui Forest Park is one of the best examples of lowland forest in the Wellington region, combining areas of bush, open grassland and commercial plantations of both native and exotic species. The property is also important for biodiversity as well as a recreational asset hosting events like adventure racing, horse riding, and dog trials. Rewanui is owned by Masterton-based charity, the Montfort Trimble Foundation, and is open to the public all year round. Running from 10am to 2.30pm, the open day will be a great day for the kids with pony rides, forestry and wood working displays, sheepdog demonstrations, Greater Wellington pest control display and a sausage sizzle run by Whareama Primary School. There will also be opportunities to join a guided walking tour on one of the various tracks that loop through the forest. The original bush remnant consists of species

such as rewarewa, totara, matai, titoki, lacebark, rimu, pukatea and at least one northern rata and is also home to a rare gecko. Mature lowland forest is rare in Wairarapa and Rewanui is one of 49 sites listed by the Department of Conservation as ‘Category One Recommended Areas for Protection’. The bush forms an important link in a chain of forest remnants connecting the Tararua Ranges to the coast. There are three walking tracks in the Rewanui Forest Park, from the moderately graded ‘Totara Loop’ bush walk (about 45 minutes), to the relatively steep and exposed ‘Mt Clyde Trig’ (2-hour round trip). The latter climbs to 300m over rolling grassland and rocky outcrops and has 360-degree views of Wairarapa from the top of the trig. A nice compromise is the ‘Matai Loop’ bush walk (90min) which oﬀers fantastic vistas as you climb up through the bush. On the open day, sideby-side four wheel-drives will be available to take passengers to the Mt Clyde Trig. • Rewanui Forest Park is on the MastertonCastlepoint Road, approximately 22 km east of Masterton, on the left, just before the Riversdale turn-oﬀ. Look out for the red woolshed.

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Gianina Schwanecke A mixed sheep and beef farm in South Wairarapa was identified with cases of M.bovis in August, the fourth and most recent property in the region to be identified with the disease. A total of $479,159 has been paid out to 14 claimants around the region impacted by biosecurity measures to stamp out the Mycoplasma bovis cattle disease since the disease was first found in the region in June last year. The latest property was still being treated as an active confirmed property, which means it was under quarantine controls restricting the movement of both stock and equipment on and off farm. Two properties were identified in June last year, one a sheep and beef farm in Bideford and the other a dry beef property near Masterton. A Landcorp-owned farming property in Pahiatua was also identified in May 2018. “These three properties have been de-stocked and cleaned and disinfected and are on their way back to farming free from disease,” a spokesperson for the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) said. Eleven properties

remained under Notice of Direction (NOD) movement control while undergoing on-farm sampling and testing to determine if they are infected. Most were either dry beef or beef breeding operations, with only two dairy farms placed under a NOD order. “The massive majority of these farms – over 90 per cent – are found to not be infected,” the MPI spokesperson said. A Bideford sheep and beef farm manager, who the Times-Age has agreed not to name, said being placed under NOD was stressful. The property was under restrictions for more than nine months and he said the most difficult part was essentially surrendering control of the farm to MPI. They were unable to sell stock while the notice was in place and had to find feed for the additional cattle they bought to avoid falling behind. “While we were under it, we had to keep going but we couldn’t sell anything,” he said. “We couldn’t sell cattle when we wanted to, but it worked to our advantage with a turn up in the market.” He said he found MPI quite disorganised with their dealing of the process

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M.bovis in Wairarapa 4 confirmed infected properties [1 still active] 37 properties under NOD restrictions [11 still active] 1170 cattle ordered culled from the region $479,159 paid out to 14 claimants

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

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Highlight a sight to see Kahutara School pupil EVIE MURRAY, 12, went to the Highlight: Carnival of Lights event over Labour Weekend. Here she recounts her experience. Highlight: Carnival of Lights 2019 was definitely a sight to see. It’s held at Lower Hutt’s Riddiford Gardens over four nights at Labour Weekend. With over 100,000 people attending the carnival, including many families, the event was bursting with happy people. It’s the only light carnival of its kind in New Zealand because there’s live entertainment and music scattered throughout the light displays. You can expect to find anything from fortune tellers, dancing flowers, astronauts, to a hip-hop dance floor for the young at heart. There’s something to entertain everyone, and the night never held a bored face. It was my first Highlight

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Sights to see at the Highlight: Carnival of Lights. PHOTOS/JO LYSAGHT

night, and that they loved watching their children have so much fun. For some, it was their ﬁrst year, but many had been before. From the people I questioned, everyone from Māori wardens to six-yearolds, the general consensus was that this event was the best it has been. One person pointed out that, “It’s amazing to see so many people here, especially because the Rugby World Cup semiﬁnal is on”. Although it was free, volunteers were accepting donations for this year’s selected charity. “Last year, we raised roughly $55,000,” said team member Jodie Swanson. “This year, all money raised will be donated to the Hutt City White Ribbon Campaign, a charity that

raises funds and awareness of family violence.” The night came to a close with a fireworks display, fired off the roof of the War Memorial Museum. The crowd gasped with “oohs” and ‘aaahs”, with the occasional ‘WOAH!” from a little one. It definitely was a fitting finale to what was many people’s highlight of the year. •

If you have a ˜ air for writing, send your short stories (up to 600 words) to midweek@age.co.nz to be considered for publication.

Get in Touch Drop-in and talk to a member of my team: Masterton, 170 Queen Street Monday-Friday, 10—3pm Call me for appointments at venues around the Wairarapa electorate on: 0800 687 596 Alastair Scott MP for Wairarapa alastair.scott@parliament.govt.nz alastairscott.co.nz alastairscottMP

Promoting, encouraging and celebrating Wairarapa Māori sporting excellence

Wairarapa Māori Sports Awards Ceremony 2019 Thursday 28th November 2019, 5.30-9.30pm Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park Wairarapa Includes a buffet dinner and entertainment

Evie’s trip was sponsored by Hutt City Council and the Highlight team.

Funded by the Parliamentary Service. Authorised by Alastair Scott MP, Parliament Buildings, Wellington.

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

WORDSEARCH

GEOGRAPHY

BUMPER WORDFIT

Can you find all the words hidden in the grid? Read backwards or forwards, up or down, or diagonally. The words will always be in a straight line. Cross them off the list as you find them.

RANCH RAVINE

FIELD FOREST GARDEN

MEADOW MOOR MOUNTAIN PARK

RIDGE SCREE SHORE SLOPE

COPPICE DALE DELL

GLEBE GORGE GROUND

PASTURE PENINSULA PLAIN

SOIL SWAMP VALE

EARTH EMBANKMENT

HEDGEROW HILL

PLANTATION PLATEAU

VALLEY WOOD 20/11

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M A N N Y

NUMBER CRUNCHER

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M A N Y L H N S O D V E A R N

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F Q D E N A G H M E J G Q B N

Find the threeletter sequence which will complete all these words

D A T A E S A W C H R E E T S A I L I V A N M E M I T P L E A L E A T I M K E C A M E M U S A N T E O D A W S L A M L O N E O B E

U A T H L E T E T V E N D O R

6 LETTERS BANKED INBRED SEEDED TURNIP

Fit the numbers into the grid. Cross each one off as its position is found.

D E O A G R S A D O D I A L

A G J C R T Q R X I T O M R T

5 LETTERS ALOES ALONE AROSE AWAIT BALLS CORGI EERIE ELVIS ENROL ERODE ERRED GHOUL HOLEY ISLAM LAPSE LARGE LIVED MAINE NERVE NOISE

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LAMP LEAF LICE LOBE MAMA NAIL NEAT NILE OSLO OUST PLAY PLEA POPE ROTA SCAM SCAR SEEP SHAG SPUR STEM TAME TART TASK

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A H E D G E R O W Z T P A S T U R E

A V A L L E Y T N E N I T N O C P D

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42 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Events

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Eat-n-Greet: Held at St James Union Church hall, 116 High St, Masterton, 11.30 for a noon start. Come and enjoy great food, make new friends and be entertainment. Everyone welcome. Open Mic Night: At the Greytown Hotel Top Pub, 8-10.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. 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, 1.303.30pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 4pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 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, NOVEMBER 22 Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Carterton Library noon-2pm. Aaron Andis: A one-man band with all the tunes you know and love. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests only, at Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Aratoi: This Is The Day, a collaborative artwork by Robin White (NZ), Harry Watson, Modern Primitives, until Nov 24; Our Town – The Changing Face of Masterton, by Pete and the late George Nikolaison, until March 1, 2020, open daily, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Carterton Library noon-2pm. Money For Old Rope: The very best classic rock, pop and blues, Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri-Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Pam [06] 372-6459. 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 and Craft Drop-In: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia [06] 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s,

Our unique community offers luxury retirement living and care - with resort-style facilities, beautiful gardens and spectacular views of the Tararua Ranges. We have one architecturally designed 2-bedroom villa available offering modern fixtures, great indoor/outdoor flow, ensuite, open plan kitchen/dining/living and internal garage with laundry. We also have spacious serviced apartments that are ideal for those who require a little help day to day. Each equipped with kitchenette, ensuite, underfloor heating, and an emergency call system. We also provide rest home and hospital level care in private rooms with wonderful views.

Villa & Apartment Open Days Fri 22 & Sat 23 Nov 10am–3pm Call Wendy Riley on 0272 804 065 or email wendy.riley@lansdownepark.co.nz 100 Titoki St, Lansdowne, Masterton. www.lansdownepark.co.nz

during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym [371 Queen St]. Contact by text Hamish [021] 259-7684 or Sam [0210] 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 2954189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Overnight Men’s Group In The Wilderness: From 3.30pm to noon, camping by the fire next to the river. You will need to carry your gear for about 15 minutes from carpark to the bush. Happening in any weather conditions. Register at jonas@connecting-arts.com, www.mensgroup-wairarapa.nz Featherston Fusiliers: Wargaming and boardgames club, meet at Featherston Assembly of God cafeteria, 22 Birdwood St, 10am-4.30pm. Contact featherston. fusiliers@gmail.com Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Nola [027] 6878599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am-2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066.

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 Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Open 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 370-5564. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 3088109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Undercover, wheelchair and dog friendly. Call [027] 356-6592. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 TK Markets: At Martinborough’s Te Kairanga Vineyard from 10am to 3pm. Wairarapa Country Music Club: Meet at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton, at 1.30pm. Call Paddy 377-0730.

Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: Meet at the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http:// mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nz Mangatainoka Motors: V8 Sunday Tui Brewery Girls, prizes and beers on tap. Check www.tuihq.co.nz/events Tunes Under The Tower: At Tui Brewery in Mangtainoka. Free entry, live music. Greytown Country Market: At Stella Bull Park [next to the White Swan Hotel], 9am-1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. 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, NOVEMBER 25 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, 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 3789266. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall,

Lynda Saint-Merat [06] 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 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, NOVEMBER 26 Wairarapa Music Co-Creation Meetup: Multi-generational amateur improvised orchestra, hundreds of instruments provided. No experience required. Facilitated by multi-instrumentalist Jonáš Koukl, 6.30-8pm, koha, at Heart of Arts, 47 High St, Carterton. The Book Lovers Corner: 3.30-4.30pm on Arrow FM {92.7FM] and available online, https://www.arrowfm.co.nz/ programmes/show/94/the-book-loverscorner-/ Writer in Residence: Carterton Library’s free writing coaching sessions with author and writing coach Catherine Cooper will offer free one-hour writing coaching sessions, 1.30-4.30pm, at the library. Call 379-4080 or visit library. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Pam [027] 669-9666. 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. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11am-noon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire,

10am-1pm. Call 377-4066. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to interesting computer and Smartphone course, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 15 Queen St, Masterton, at 6.30pm. Text Toni [021] 105-7649 or visit Wairarapa Steampunk Tribal Bellydance on FB for more information. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton District Historical 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, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Diabetes Wairarapa: A festive morning tea will be held at Roseneath Village Community hall, 227 High St South, Carterton at 10am. Can our supporters please bring a plate to help provide festive fayre. Call Ron [021] 0272-4721. 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 Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, 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. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil [06] 308-

9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. 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 for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 3725758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, 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]. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren [027] 334-2685. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 3047155. 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

Events

Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek

Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat [06] 3089729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val [06] 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 3702511 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: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary/ 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: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 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] 5740742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy [0274] 670-195 or

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The following meetings will be held at the Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway Street, Carterton. Wednesday 18 December 2019 1.00pm Ordinary Council Meeting Thursday 19 December 2019 10.30am Audit and Risk Committee Meeting Subject to confirmation of the December meeting schedule at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 20 November 2019. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings and a public forum is provided at the start of each meeting. Members of the public who wish to participate in this public forum must register their intention with Casey Spencer on 06 379 4030 at least one full day before the meeting date. Agendas will be available for public inspection two days prior to the meeting and will be available at the Council’s main office, the Carterton Library and on Council’s website. www.cdc.govt.nz

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PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ROADS TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close a small section of Belvedere Road for the purpose of installing a stock underpass for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Wednesday 18th December 2019

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46 Wairarapa Midweek Sport Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Giants remain unbeaten SOFTBALL

Chris Cogdale Giants remain unbeaten in Intercity Premier Reserve Softball. The in-form Masterton team were too good for Johnsonville Billy Goats at South Park on Saturday, winning 9-2. Giants were always in control and scored early runs to build a comfortable lead. The Billy Goats’ batters struggled against the

consistent pitching of Justin ‘Chunky’ Karaitiana, with the game finishing in five innings. The win sets up Giants for Saturday’s crunch game against their bitter rivals Hutt Valley Dodgers, who are also unbeaten. The Giants Premier Threes gave up three runs in the final inning to fall to their first loss of the season. Leading 7-5, Giants only had to shut down the Tawa batters, but the visitors managed to find the gaps

in the field to score an 8-7 victory. Terry Waitere and Matt Kawana continued their good form with the bat hitting home runs. In the end though it was a game Giants let slip through not taking their opportunities. The Giants Major B Women were beaten 16-4 by Hutt City United T-ballers, while the Under 13s had an impressive 10-0 thumping of Totara Park Gold.

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Spitfires kick off season with a win BASEBALL

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the hot Wairarapa sun, held earlier this month in Masterton. Kayla McWilliam was named player of the day, after hitting three RBIs.

The rain was the only winner in Wairarapa’s Furlong Cup match in New Plymouth over the weekend. Highmark Homes Wairarapa had Taranaki 99-4 just before lunch yesterday when the heavens opened and ended any prospect of a result. A century sixthwicket partnership between captain Jaco Vorster and allrounder Gordon Reisima saved Wairarapa from potential embarrassment on the first day. The inexperienced top order was once again

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exposed with John McKenzie, Jake Jonas and Ethan Childs back in the pavilion with only 15 runs on the board. Vorster and Reisima came together with Wairarapa teetering at 99-5 and showed a mixture of patience and aggression to take the score through to 203, when off spin bowler Liam Muggeridge had Reisima adjudged LBW for 62, off 81 balls, including seven fours and one six. That was the start of a collapse which saw Wairarapa lose their last five wickets for 24 runs, with Muggeridge picking up all five wickets. Vorster’s 77 came off 117 balls and he hit nine fours

and two sixes. Ethan Childs and Stefan Hook picked up an early wicket each to have Taranaki 16-2. The home side were 99-4 with Muggeridge 38 not out, when rain stopped play. Wairarapa will now head to the Chapple Cup one day tournament on Friday, November 22.

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Highmark Homes Wairarapa 227 [Jaco Vorster 77, Gordon Reisima 62, Brock Price 37, Liam Muggeridge 5-27, Ethen Keller 3-22] drew with Taranaki 99-4 [Liam Muggeridge 38no, Ethan Childs 2-18].

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Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Sport Wairarapa Midweek

Finalists named for Maori Sports Awards MAORI SPORTS AWARDS Chris Cogdale

A strong ﬁeld of ﬁnalists have been named ahead of the upcoming Wairarapa Maori Sports Awards. The awards — hosted by Whaiora — will take place at Copthorne Resort Solway Park on November 28.

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Mark Rutene. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Beau-Leah Karaitiana. PHOTO/FILE

Georgia Atkinson ... up for two awards. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Tai Tamariki Tane (primary/intermediate schoolboys)

Ian McRae played for the Wellington Under-12 baseball team at the Gold Coast Classic and the Pony International in Japan. Wairangi Sargent is the current New Zealand wrestling champion for his age and weight. Genuine Savaliga represented Wellington at the Pony International baseball tournament held in Japan.

Tai Tamariki Wahine (primary/intermediate schoolgirls)

Aurora Manaia Cockburn Carswell had an outstanding year in swimming, athletics, and hockey. Multitalented Awatea Carswell is an athlete, a swimmer, and played hockey for the Wairarapa girls hockey team. Reinga Ranger won the junior girls singles title at the national

Paerata Abraham. PHOTO/FILE

junior and youth darts championships.

Tai Ohi Tane (secondary schoolboys) Vyktah Tamihana was picked for the national men’s Under-20 netball squad for next year’s world championships in Perth. Joshua Taylor was ﬁrst in the 400m and scored three other placings at the national secondary schools athletics championships. Tommy Travers swam at the national age group championships in the 50m and 100m freestyle.

Tai Ohi Wahine (secondary schoolgirls) Ocean Bartlett is in the St Matthews Collegiate First XI cricket team that

qualiﬁed for the national Gillette Venus Cup. She is in the Central Districts Under 18 and Under-21 teams and the Central Hinds training squad. Beau-Leah Karaitiana was selected for the national diamond sports Under-16 girls’ softball team for three tournaments in California. Dylen Pirihira Kingi was in the Wairarapa United Women’s team that ﬁnished second in this year’s W-League and is in the Capital Football national women’s league wider training squad.

Tai Pakeke Tane (senior male) Paerata Abraham has

won many speed shear competitions and is in the national team that will compete in Australia. James Goodger played for the Heartland XV against Samoa at Eden Park in August and was in the Wairarapa-Bush rugby team that made the semiﬁnals of the Meads Cup. Logan PrendevilleHeberton played on the wing for Wairarapa-Bush this season and was picked for the national Heartland Under-19 team.

Tai Pakeke Wahine (senior female)

Antonia-Joy Aporo (AJ) won the 2019 Carterton netball senior player of the

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