To her children, she was a mum with an irrepressible energy and who always put others’ needs above her own.
Una Hall-Webley is a skilled bowler, can power past the rest home staff with her walker and, up until very recently, was still making most of her own wardrobe.Afterover 100 years on this planet, it’s safe to say Una doesn’t feel her age.
Una has spent most of her life in Wairarapa: A far from uneventful century, including a stint in the military, running two businesses, making clothes
“I’m a good bowler — very accurate,” Una chimed in.
She spent most of her childhood living at Solway Showgrounds, where her father was a groundsman — and attended the old Watman’s School and St Bride’s Convent, often arriving at school on horseback.Asa teen, she had a flourishing social life — and has great memories of getting “all dressed up” and riding her bike into town for social balls.
“I’m not sure what my secret is. I would say eating plenty of vegetables.”Valerie“Una” Jacobsen was born in Masterton in 1921 — [several weeks premature and weighing “only about four and a half pounds”], the second of Valerie and Walter Jacobsen’s five children.
When World War II broke out, Una enlisted for the Royal
“She’s pretty on to it. Mind you, she always has been — we couldn’t get up to anything as kids without her finding out!
101-year-old Masterton local Una Hall-Webley — with her card from Queen Elizabeth II and a photo of her youngerPHOTself.O/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL
To the community, Una was best known for her formidable skills with a sewing machine and as the face of the popular Hall’s Fabrics in Masterton.
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“She’s incredible,” daughter Lorraine Hall said.
Unfortunately, Una’s 100th birthday last year passed with little fanfare, thanks to covid-19 restrictions, but she was thrilled with her card from the late Queen Elizabeth II – one of her “fashion inspirations”.
sure to make it to her exercise classes three times a week — and indoor bowls.”
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“I’m 101, yes — but I don’t feel like it. I don’t feel any older.
And, as is clear from her cheeky demeanour, insistence on listening to the daily news on the radio, and active social calendar at the rest home, the years haven’t dulled her sharp mind and zest for life
The long-time Masterton local celebrated her 101st birthday on September 12 – marking the auspicious occasion with a small family gathering, complete with chocolate cake, at her suite at Glenwood Masonic Hospital.
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“I always remember Mum being on the move — running down the hallway to put the washing on, and get dinner out of the“She’soven.still got that energy. At Glenwood, she always makes
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Patricia received high praise for her embroidered table centre – standing out in a competitive category amidst high-quality items such as knitwear, pencil drawings and handmade coinAlsopurses.praised by the judging panel were the card table art displays [having to include one floral, handcrafted and cooked item], designed with a “centennial” theme in honour of New Zealand Women’s Institutes’ centenary last year.
“We have a lot of longterm members who’ve been doing this for the past 50 or 60 years — and they’re happy to pass on what they know.”
She and Harry had “a long and happy marriage” until his death in 1997.
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She and Harry settled in Masterton and, after eight years of marriage, welcomed daughter Beverly, followed by Trevor, Kevin and Lorraine.Whileraising their family, the couple owned and managed Hall’s Fabrics on Queen St –where Café Strada is now –with the kids helping at the counter after school.
“My friend and I got letters from the government – they said we had to go to work and make bullets for the war,” she“Thesaid.cheek of them, asking girls to do something like that!
Una with grandson Jonty at her 101st birthday celebration.
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“She made and altered all her own clothes, including the dress she’s wearing now.
“I always loved seeing what she was wearing on TV. She always had wonderful coat-dresses and hats. She was very stylish.”
“She was in her 80s when she met Athol – and she was like a giggly school girl!” Lorraine said.
“Terribly naughty of me!” she laughed.
Nine cups and trophies were given out to the top performers – including the “supreme award” for Most Meritorious, which went to long-time Dalefield branch member Patricia Larsen.
Federation president
Some years later, Una met second husband Athol Webley through the Masterton RSA – and the couple lived together until he went into care in 2011.
For this year’s event, members competed for
The Home Industries show, held at the Masterton Club on September 9, is a chance for Women’s Institutes members to showcase their skills in homemaking
Card Table Design.
Janet Morrison said the show was a celebration of the “traditional” creative arts — which are less appreciated in modern society.“Itdoes get quite competitive between members – people really do go all out,” she said.
Women’s Institutes has been active in Wairarapa since 1938 — with branches stretching from Mt Bruce in the North to Martinborough in the south.Women’s Institutes primarily cater to rural women, and have a strong focus on nurturing “fellowship and sharingfriendship,”practical skills, encouraging thrift and self-sufficiency, and caring for the community.
As a “life-long royalist”, Una was saddened to hear of the queen’s recent passing — but is confident her successor, Charles III, will “do well”.
“The judging is pretty strict. You could have a beautiful piece of knitting – but, if there’s a tiny hole, you’ll be out of the running.“But,it’s a lot of fun –and it’s a great way for our newer members to learn some new skills.
“I wasn’t going to do it – so I joined the Air Force instead.”Whilein the Air Force, Una met and fell in love with Harry Hall [whose father, also named Harry, founded the former Masterton Amateur Theatrical Society], – and the couple married in 1945.Atalented seamstress, Una made her own wedding dress – which she stealthily completed at work, her sewing machine concealed under a parachute.
In Wairarapa, branches make donations to numerous organisations, including the Wairarapa Cancer Society, Hōkai Tahi and various primary schools.
“It was sad – the queen was very likeable.
Before the war, Una had her own dressmaking business, and was known for her knack for upcycling —lining boys’ shorts with old flour bags and making christening gowns out of parachute silk.
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“Mum made everything for us growing up – even pajamas and dressing gowns,” Lorraine said.
Dalefield Women’s Institute member Patricia Larsen [left] receives her trophy from Wairarapa Federation president Janet Morrison.
The fruit cakes were perfectly iced, card tables expertly laid out, spring blooms artfully assembled, and barely a hand-knitted or embroidered stitch could be found out of place.The judging panel had their work cut out for them at the Wairarapa Federation of Women’s Institutes’ annual Home Industries show – with members of the region’s 10 branches “going all out” in a bid for the top awards.
first, second and third place ribbons across seven categories: Cut Flowers, Decorative Preserves,Chocolates,Foliage,Cooking,Handcrafts, and
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Una celebrates a full, happy life
“She was still sewing into her nineties. It was only a couple of years ago that she had to stop,
as her eyesight was deteriorating.”Athome,Lorraine said, Una was a loving wife and mother, who “always made sure to save the last cake or biscuit for us kids”.
crafts – from baking and preserving, to needlework, to arranging freshly-cut flowers.
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New Zealand Airforce, and worked in a factory repairing parachutes which had been damaged by engine fuel during combat.Atough job — but better than the alternative.
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The NZIIA, established in 1934, is a charitable organisation which aims to foster expert discussion and understanding of international issues and trends – particularly as they relate to Aotearoa New Zealand – and the role Aotearoa plays on the
Ridiculous relic of the past Hi, Graeme. I moved here from good old Blighty [Britain] 15 years ago and now call New Zealand home. I am very white with a slightly posh English accent. Unfortunately, it doesn’t lend itself well to good te reo pronunciation and I have ashamedly shied away from learning too much. I just love all the te reo being bandied about as I’m starting to come out of my shell – which is probably the point.
Te reo is alive and well in Wairarapa – as evidenced by last week’s hikoi to celebrate Te Wiki O Te Reo Maori and the anniversary of the Māori Language Petition.
You also said te reo was creating division.” What a load of codswallop! You are creating and nurturing division. The
If you truly thought it was beautiful, why does it annoy you?
A group of students at Whare Āwhina, Wairarapa College’s supported learning centre, are participating in this year’s Young Enterprise Scheme
medicine.Yes,we all need to accept that our ancestors in today’s society would have much to answer for. But I say to Ben Perry and others who share his view: look in
[YES].The nine students, known as Team Whare Āwhina, are social entrepreneurs who have made their goal for 2022
Students from Whare Āwhina, then called the Supported E, won a regional YES award for Excellence in Social Impact with their sustainable cookie dough business, Aroha Cookies, in This2021.year, they hope to repeat the success.
turns me off. He says we [Pakeha] are invaders responsible for all the ills that Māori have suffered. But how many benefits have been gained by the arrival of Pakeha – and are enjoyed by all Kiwis? For example, life expectancy has increased, thanks to modern
A special function was held by the Wairarapa branch of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs [NZIIA] at the Masterton Club last week – featuring two guest speakers and the acknowledgement of a local NationalchairJamesandAboutstalwart.50membersaffiliatesheardDrKember,actingoftheNZIAABoard,andNZIIA
But I have to say that the rhetoric from the likes of Ben Perry [Letters, Midweek, September 14]
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slowly evaporates like vape juice, all the while telling everyone how preposterous it is to have te reo Māori where it should’ve always been.
From left: Ian F. Grant [NZIIA Life Member], Dr James Kember [board chair], Richard Jackson [Wairarapa branch president], Hamish McDougall [executive director]. PHOTO/HELEN HOLT
How you can be offended by a “beautiful language?”
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Every time you tried to sound “tolerant” of our language, it was followed by a contradictory comment. I quote: “I have no idea what she’s talking about, and I find it quite offensive.”
be offended by something that you don’t understand or have any interest in is nonsensical. Unless it threatens you in some way.
The students are selling their handmade products at Wairarapa College and, if they have any leftovers, will have a stall booked at Wairarapa Farmers Markert on Saturday, October 22.
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The students, Sam A., Sam N., Cody, Anaru, Harry, Alex, Trystan, Mei Ling, and Josh, said they have been “very busy” with the finishing touches and preparing the products for theAnaru,market.who has been involved in the project since the beginning, was “proud” of the group’s work.Harry said “we all worked hard” and that they are “good mates”.
Just wondering, Graeme – who bestowed on you the authority to speak on behalf of “most of us”’? And who is “us”? Certainly not me or anyone in my orbit. You chose not to learn te reo – but choosing to
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You need a block of Miraka Kirīmi in your life, Graeme.
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Don’t go trying to back your assumptions up with the statement “half of the Māori population don’t even speak te reo.” You don’t speak on their behalf. Their opportunity to know their own language was stolen from them. You don’t even bother to look through the lens of the people from whose language it is — the people that you are trying to colonise a second time.
day we can accept that we are all part of this land. I, for one, will not just “suck it up”.
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It is very patriarchal to think that things cannot coexist, that there is only enough oxygen in the room for one way. What are you so afraid of? I mean, where will it all end? One minute we have te reo on chocolate – and the next thing you know it will be popping up on signs and menus and TV and goodness knows what else. Can you imagine?!
Students from Wairarapa College’s Whare Āwhina with bath bombs and body scrub from their Young Enterprise Scheme business. PHOTO/FLYNN NICHOLLS
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the mirror. Are you trying to encourage all to embrace our diverse cultures? Or are you part of the problem, and only interested in the blame game?
world stage. The organisation has seven branches around the country, including in Wairarapa.
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Look in the mirror I have tried to embrace Māori Language Week. While not being very successful in my endeavours to learn te reo, I applaud those that can.
executive director Dr Hamish McDougall speak about the importance of the organisation in educating and informing New Zealanders about the complexities of
Te reo Māori is the indigenous language of this land. From whence it was stripped and beaten out of our grandparents and great grandparents, only to usher in an ‘alien’ language and culture, and to endure 250 plus years of extreme loss, hardship, oppression, and land theft, at the hands of a racist agenda who wanted to assimilate Māori to be more like Europeans.
Is there something else lurking beneath all this?
I, for one, hope that one
Dr Kember also presented Life Membership of the NZIAA to Masterton local Ian F. Grant, who has been involved in running the Wairarapa branch as a committee member and chair for the past 20 years.
business
The aroma of their bath bombs and body scrub is delicious – and sweet success will surely follow for the latest business venture from Team Whare Āwhina.
The bath bombs, made of all-natural, New Zealand-sourced materials were made in three flavours: lavender, lemon and rose-geranium. They also work in the shower: “You place the bomb in the corner and the hot shower spray will release the fragrance”,
I would like to thank Graeme Burnard [Letters, Midweek September 7] for his excellent example of ignorance of Aotearoa’s history — and offer him my shoulder to cry on in his anguish, as he suffers at the return of te reo Māori, to its native lands.
rest of us want to get on with accepting each other’s differences and celebrating them.
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It would seem that you, Graeme, are from a past privileged generation — a generation where te reo Māori and its precepts were successfully excluded from everything New Zealand, other than the All Black’s haka and wherever they saw fit to add some “culture” whenever we were in the world spotlight. And you’re now watching in horror as your privilege
Te reo is the mother tongue of this country and it should be widespread and normalised. It is not my language either – but for my Pakeha children who have been taught bi-lingually at their preschool, I am proud to say it will be theirs. This means, Graeme, that your kind of overbearing, reductionist attitudes will become a ridiculous relic of the past.
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The YES programme is designed for Year 12 and 13 students – providing them with the opportunity to set up and run their own small businesses, develop key life skills, and create networks within their community.
Making a special guest appearance will be Masterton artist Katie Gracie, who will help out with some banana-themed art challenges – which will potentially involve bananas as an artistic medium.
For this year’s show, she and Jeremy hope to “strike a balance” – sharing the importance of reducing mental health stigma, but bringing light-hearted, youthful energy to engage their fellow teens.
“And, hopefully, someone having a bad day will tune in, see us being fun and chaotic, and feel better about life.”
Camryn said she was “super keen” to step up as host after tuning in to last year’s marathon – and was also partly inspired by her own experiences of mental distress, and the freedom she has found in sharing her“Sincejourney.starting at Mākoura, I’ve been a lot more open about my mental health,” she said.
“If we get tired, we’ll have to make sure we stay distracted. And have lots of snacks.”
This year’s marathon will also be live-streamed on social media – with some reels on Tik Tok for good measure.Withsupport from media teacher Andrew Hutchby, Camryn and Jeremy [both Year 13] have taken charge of planning the event –organising
MHF.
I went online and ordered them – there was no going back!” Camryn laughed.
Teens bananasgoingon air for good cause
The event, which hosts Camryn and Jeremy have dubbed “Going Bananas For 24 Hours”, will kick off this Friday morning: Featuring interviews and “frank discussions” about mental health, contests for viewers, and “lots of fun banana-themed activities”.
On air, Camryn and Jeremy will be conducting
wesuitsappeal,speakerscrowdfunding,sponsorships,guestand,forvisualtheirhostingattire.“We’llbewearingbananatheentiretime.Oncedecidedonthetheme,
Camryn Charles and Jeremy Leveridge are, literally, “going bananas” in the name of mental health awareness.
This will be Mākoura College’s fourth radio marathon – broadcast on the school’s own station, 88.1 Hit Student Radio –with past events having raised over $3000 for
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interviews with friends, teachers, and members of the community, as well as leading activities such as “banana swordfights” and “banana football” – which will involve “a lot of rolling around on the floor”.
Mākoura College students Jeremy Leveridge and Camryn Charles will be hosting the school’s 24hour radio marathon for mental health awareness.
“It’s really helped me to know my friends are there to listen, that they respect my boundaries, and that I can ask them for support.”
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The Mākoura College students will be stepping up to the mic for the school’s annual 24-hour radio marathon – a fundraiser for the Mental Health Foundation [MHF] and an opportunity to “carry on the conversation”importantaboutmental wellbeing in Aotearoa.
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Though they’re excited about their “once in a lifetime opportunity” to headline a 24-hour radio show, Camryn and Jeremy admit they are a little apprehensive about staying awake.“Neither of us are big on energy drinks, so it’ll be interesting!” Camryn said.
Listeners can go into the draw to win a range of prizes, including vouchers
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“We’re wanting to make it as fun and exciting as possible. Something young people can be entertained by, but also with the message that it’s vital to talk how you’re feeling,”
“It used to be that people were really stoic about mental health – it was the dirty laundry that wasn’t shared in public. But I think more people realise it’s nothing to be ashamed of – and it’s important we keep the conversation going.
Camryn said.
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The Songbirds had a difficult task: following the NZMC and filling the packed Town Hall with the same level of energy and volume as the 40-strong group. They certainly met the challenge and used thoughtful changes in staging and subtle choreography to enhance
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final number – a moving rendition of Pokarekare Ana.Aspecial mention must go to the two dedicated accompanists
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The New Zealand Male Choir and The Songbirds — in concert at Martinborough Town Hall.
a father in every note. Newman seems to have captured a specifically female perspective in the song, which the choir really brought dynamics and intensity to.
their combiningwithThepresentation.concertendedthetwochoirsforapowerful
on a Cloud] the most memorable numbers for me were the ones that alluded to the choirs’ own sense of identity. There was a palpable impact when NZMC sang Bui Doi from the musical Miss Saigon – because, as an audience, we didn’t have to suspend reality to imagine these men as a generation who were present during the Vietnam War. Their extraordinary chorus “They’re called BuiDoi. The dust of life” provided real contrast
Over 150 attendees were bathed in the magic of choral music at the Martinborough Town Hall – thanks to a combined concert of the New Zealand Male Choir [NZMC] and Wairarapa’s very own Songbirds.Contrast was the prevailing theme of the concert, the first being inherent in the two choirs themselves. The NZMC is made up of about 40 men, coming from as far south as Invercargill and as far north as Auckland, and the Songbirds, a succinct group of eight women, are all local to Wairarapa. The contrast in size and sound provided a real feast for the ears and an opportunity to enjoy the distinct differences in the range and presence of each choir.Contrast came to mind again in the content of the concert, which traversed traditional spirituals, to musical theatre, to Beethoven, to Disney. While there were plenty of upbeat crowd-pleasers [most notably It’s a Grand Night for Singing by Rogers and Hammerstein and the African-American hymn Goin’ Home
to the tenderness of the song’s ultimate reflection on the impact of war on proceeding generations. “They are the living reminder of all the good we failed to do”.
Alison Holden [NZMC] and Christine Wratt [Songbirds], who did a stellar job, despite working with a sub-par instrument.
Paul McCartney once said: “I love to hear a choir. I love the humanity... to
• Jessie Alsop is a writer, performer and producer for Barbarian Productions.
see the faces of real people devoting themselves to a piece of music. It makes me feel optimistic about the human race when I see them cooperating like that.” I felt a similar sense of optimism and hope –that perhaps in the midst of war in Ukraine, and fights about the future of Masterton’s performance venues, art remains a powerful tool for bringing individuals together towards a common
A feast for the ears and the soul
Equally, the Songbirds found their best groove in songs that allowed them to lean into a sense of longing or devotion. Lullabye, originally by Billy Joel, was a stand out, as was their rendition of Randy Newman’s Texas Girl –where we could sense the wandering grief of losing
purpose.Members of the NZMC are auditioned, and rehearse monthly in two groups [on their respective islands], before coming together to perform 11 concerts annually. The Songbirds rehearse in Masterton once a week, under the direction of Marguerite Tait-Jamieson. The Songbirds will be performing two concerts on the afternoons of October 29 and 30 in Masterton and South Wairarapa. informationMorecanbe found on their Facebook page — Songbirds Wairarapa.
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ITALIANO: A Masterton heirloom. Our most popular variety. Medium to large pear-shaped fruit. Very low acid so ideal for gardeners who have gout or cannot eat acidy tomatoes. Firm ° esh. Fruit ripens in 90 days. Needs staking.
Here at GardenBarn we are extremely proud of the plants our production team grow on site. Our growers know how to grow good tomato plants that will thrive in your garden and reward you with bumper Mostcrops.of our single potted tomatoes are only $5.30 -this is great value for a good sized healthy plant that will produce fruit up
We recommend that you BURY YOUR PLANT DEEP in the ground at planting time.
• They do best in soil with a pH level between 6 to 7, getting the level right helps the plant absorb nutrients e˜ ciently
We have a great selection to choose from available
AVALANTINO °CAMPARI˛: Also known and sold as Campari. Ideal for greenhouses. 75g – 85g deep, red, small to medium sized fruit. 6 – 8 fruit per cluster. Disease and split resistant. Fruit ripens in 75 days. Needs staking.
sweet and juicy. It matures early producing long trusses of tomatoes. These juicy tomatoes are slightly smaller than your traditional cherry tomato. Sweet 100 is easy to grow which makes it perfect for kids. Fruit ripens in 60 days. Needs staking.
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Here’s a few things to keep in mind:
• Try and plant in a di˛ erent spot to where tomatoes or potatoes were grown last season to avoid soil-bourne diseases
It’s much too early to be planting your tomatoes out in the cold ground just yet because they like to have nice warm roots and lots of sunshine. The general ‘rule’ is don’t plant before Labour Weekend, but even that can vary from year to year. It’s important to wait until the risk of frost has passed and ideally the soil temperature is at least 150. While you’re waiting for things
QUALITY PLANTS = QUALITY RESULTS
SWEET 100: F1 Hybrid. A popular variety, yielding
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Tomato plants have the ability to develop ‘adventitious roots’ along the stem. These appear like small bumps or growths with short, ° eshy bristles, and they have they ability to turn into roots when planted
• Pick somewhere that has lots of sunlight and protection from harsh winds
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EARLY GIRL: F1 Hybrid. A mediumsized 300g globe-type tomato known for its short time-to-harvest and reliability in the garden. These cold tolerant, short-season red hybrid tomatoes are generally the ÿ rst slicer tomatoes to ripen in the vegetable garden. Early Girl tomatoes are sweet oldtime favourites. Fruit ripens in 85 – 90 days. Needs staking.
MONEY MAKER: One of our most popular varieties. A medium sized, early to main season, popular sometomatowithoutandthinarereliability.renownedtomatoforitsTheyfruitbrightredwithsmoothskintastesweetthedeep°avourofvarieties.This
to heat up you could clear and prepare the ground for planting and come in and choose from our fantastic selection to take home and ‘harden up’ yourself. This means putting them in a warm & sunny spot indoors at ÿ rst, such as on a windowsill or in a conservatory, and as they grow taking them outdoors during the day, gradually extending the time of exposure.
There is no doubt that home grown tomatoes taste better than ‘store bought’ ones but have you ever wondered why?
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two-thirds of the stem under the ground, the stem will then turn into roots, creating a bigger and stronger root system. Bigger and stronger root systems give better anchorage for the plant, enables easier absorption of nutrients and moisture and increases the overall health, vigour and productivity of the plant.
• Boost the soil by adding some Tui Tomato Mix, ican Premium Compost, ican Vegetable Food or sheep pellets
• Replenishing used nutrients during the growing season is also very important but you do need to take care that you don’t over-fertilise your plants. Keeping a record of everything you have used in the garden is a wise thing to do - including potting mixes that contain fertilisers
Husband & wife team John & Lesley Goodall are just two of the faces behind the production of our top TomatoGardenBarnqualityPottedPlants.
What variety of plant is grown, the condition of the soil, fertiliser used & watering habits are some other things that contribute to the overall result the crop. All those things you will have control over when you grow your own at home, so why not give it a go this summer.
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now and more will be added to the selection in a couple of weeks time when they get a bit bigger. Here’s a peak at some of our favourites but there is more to see in store, come in and have a look.
It is still too early to be planting tomatoes outdoors, but when the time comes there is a simple ‘trick’ that you should remember, one that will make a huge di˛ erence to the health, strength and productivity of your tomato plant.
to 6 weeks earlier than small seedlings.
DON’T RUSH IT!
While you’re waiting for the weather to consistently warm up you could get the ground ready for planting. Tomatoes are easy to grow in both the garden and in pots, but getting the planting position and soil condition right helps them thrive.
• Tomatoes do best in well drained soil that is loose & aerated
Part of the reason is because over a number of years tomato ’farmers’ have bred the fruit so that they ripen evenly, making bulk harvesting cheaper and more e˜ cient. These tomatoes are less e˜ cient at photosynthesizing, meaning they have less sugar (and a few other things) and a lot less ° avour.
Another factor could be that bulk suppliers don’t really want ‘ripe’ fruit on the shelves because they spoil quicker. To prevent this happening they might be picked too early or sprayed with a chemical to slow down the ripening process.
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Cimone Grayson [left, Ka Pai Carterton], Kevin Topham [building owner], Pip Keel, Zoë Gillett [muralists], Rebecca Vergunst [Carterton deputy mayor], and Lucy McKenzie.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Artists Keel and Gillett went for a botanical theme, inspired by Carterton’s iconic da˜ PHOTOS/DEBBIEodils.HUNT Artwork a silver lining for Carterton
shaken by last year’s fire, which ripped through four businesses, causing significant damage.
The mural took about four weeks to complete –with the artists having to schedule their work around the weather, which proved challenging at times.
Earlier this year, the Carterton community teamed up to support a new mural on High St South, painted on the side of the building damaged in a suspicious fire in October 2021.
After a devastating fire and “a gray winter”, the colourful new addition to Carterton’s outdoor art gallery has been “a silver lining” for the town.
Vergunst said the fire had been particularly hard on Carterton’s business community, already burdened by covid-19.andstrengtheningearthquakeregulationsthefall-outfromThoughtheimpactof
Once the damage was cleared away, a large “blank” wall was left visible from the street, providing
Vergunst said she was approached by property owner Kevin Topham, who was “very keen” to have a mural painted on the side of his building – and engaged Keel and Gillett after finding their page, Pip and Zoë Paint, on Instagram.Theartists made an application to the Creative Communities Scheme and received a grant of $5,000 – which was topped up with a donation from Ka Pai Carterton, in partnership with the Department of Internal Affairs’ community development fund.
Carterton district’s iconic plantThelife.artwork was funded with support from Carterton District Council’s Creative Communities Scheme and Ka Pai Carterton, with resources donated by local businesses and the artists themselves.
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“The fire was a scary time for Carterton. It was a major fire – it not only destroyed four businesses, but the heat melted off some of the paint on the buildings across the road,”
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a harsh reminder of what had been lost.
the fire cannot be undone, she said the new artwork has brought some muchneeded colour and vibrancy to the area – and it’s been a healing experience for the community to see it unfold.
“So, for us, the mural was a way to make the best of a bad situation – it’s really helped lift and brighten up the area, and bring it back to “It’slife. been a silver lining. Plus, it’s been such a gray winter – so this brings the colour into our community that we’ve been missing.”
“They had to make the most of every fine day that we got, even if it was freezing outside,” Vergunst said.“At one stage, they were painting first thing in the morning – in -2 degrees! And I don’t think they got any real sun that day until aboutThough3.30pm.”Keeland Gillett’s talent was evident from the start, Vergunst said the final product “exceeded [her]“It’sexpectations”.sovibrant–and the level of realism and detail they have brought to the piece is beyond what we could have imagined.
“We’ve had so many lovely comments from the community so far.”
she“Walkingsaid. past the building, you could still tell it had been damaged, and the space where the shops had been just looked really stark and bare.
Rachel is one of our team making calls to those people with active Covid in our communities.
Greytown’s Christopher Leonard gets his booster from nurse Sue outside Fresh Choice.
Gloria Young of Carterton gets her bloodpressure checked at a community pop-up clinic.
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Young(ish), scrappy & hungry Opinion all those mourning Queen Elizabeth II – including was iconic. Throughout all I feel for her whanau. a lifetime we’reAotearoa,atthestartofanewera,withCharles of State. At their toes into the – and neither arepoliticalmajorpartieskeentosignOpinion PHOTOS/GETTY IMAGES
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The Queen is dead – long live the King.
Even progressivenessCharles’ has come under fire. In 2015, he faced backlash for his “black spider memos” – his attempts to lobby the UK government on everything from military helicopters to badger
“I’ve also worked professionally on urban design and town centre ‘place making’, and for orderly, cost-efficient rather than haphazard urban “I’llgrowth.add value as your councillor”.
“I’ve worked professionally to develop nationwide and Wairarapa rail services, and have planned and delivered successful bike trails.
Understandably,culls. the pundits are biting their nails. Britain’s Bill of Rights implicitly states the monarch must remain politically neutral, and the Crown must accept the will of the democratically elected government of the day.
Charles in charge: What can we expect?
I feel for her whanau. Especially for the new King Charles III: Stepping into the literal role of a lifetimegrievingwhileaparent cannot be easy. In we’reAotearoa,atthestartofanewera,withCharles as Head of State. At present, New Zealanders seem hesitant to dip their toes into the republican debate – and neither of our divorcearepoliticalmajorpartieskeentosignpapers
with the monarchy. Like it or not, we have a new King of New Zealand.
Roger Boulter for CouncilCarterton
So, who is Charles III? Put simply, he’s divisive. To his fans, he’s a class act. He has been a staunch advocate for climate action most of his adult life. At his investiture as Prince of Wales, he addressed the crowd in Welsh – a language which had, similar to te reo, been practically beaten out of its people. He is a proponent of organic farming, has spoken out against Islamophobia, and helped millions of disadvantaged youth through his charity.
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husband on the throne.
in I’veWairarapa.mademy antiroyalist sentiments fairly clear in the past. But, I’ll admit it: Elizabeth herself was iconic. Throughout all the upheavals and turmoil of the last 70 years, she was a constant – the essence of fidelity, tenacity and service above self.
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“Can we make our town centre inviting even with a state highway and trucks passing through – so people to want pay us a visit?
I wish Charles well. And hope there are fewer leaky pens in his future.
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Erin Kavanagh-Hall
“My background as an urban and transport planner can help some of our pressing challenges.
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as he claims, will he use that energy to bring The Firm into the 21st century? Beloved as the queen was, polls have shown the British public is increasingly disenchanted by the monarchy: An institution costing the taxpayer a fortune, mired in scandal, and carrying a brutal legacy of colonialism and downs.doubt,leader,complex.mouthtooftradeofsorrow”expressedCharlesoppressedandreparationswithinallegationsWilltheonwillwithAsenslavement.Britainstrugglessoaringinflation,theKingmakegoodhiswordtostreamlineroyalhousehold?hepaytax?Addressofracismthepalace?MaketothoselandspeoplepillagedandbytheEmpire?hasalreadyhis“deepfortheeffectsthetransatlanticslave–andthere’llbealotpeoplewaitingforhimputhismoneywherehisis.Inshort,CharlesisLikeforanyworldhisreignwill,nohaveitsupsandI,personally,won’t be watching on the edge of my seat. But, for the royalists of Wairarapa, I hope the new Carolean era is good to you.
“Can we push more frequent Wairarapa rail services up the Regional Council’s and the Government’s agenda, to get a regular, hourly Wellington passenger service – and more logs off road and onto rail?
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I’ll begin by offering my condolences and aroha to
His detractors cite his aloofness and social tooThe–legionsstillspectrewatchersfamily.Trustdonationsmedicinepromotionextravagance,awkwardness,andofalternative–andthetothePrince’sfromtheBinLadenPlus,asroyalhavenoted,theofPrincessDianaloomslarge.DianahasofyoungdevoteeslargelythankstoNetflix’sCrown–whoarenonepleasedtoseeherex-
My question – if Charles is as forward-thinking
As King, Charles cannot play activist. That said, the royal family’s star power and cultural influence are undeniable. Charles has the platform to lead by example – which he has already done, by installing solar panels at his homes and converting his Aston Martin to run on bioethanol fuel. It’ll be interesting to see if Buckingham Palace goes green under his leadership.
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Stepping in where the Queen left o˛ and carrying out her wishes. As a conservationist, leadership in the WEF [World Economic Forum] speaks volumes about his Desiree Feast An insightful King — he cares about people and is
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Curiosities raise questions
14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, September 21, 2022
• Masterton Museum: Cabinet of Curiosities is showing until July Researched2023 by Gareth Winter.
• If you would like to see what SADD students
By 1891 he had moved to Wairarapa, first to Carterton then on to Masterton where he said he was prepared to pay highest prices for huias,
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It’s always a good rule of thumb to be alert when crossing. Sometimes a last-minute indication might occur, or a car might seem to creep up on you from a hidden driveway. Taking out headphones is also likely to decrease the chances of surprises when crossing.Whenchoosing a place to cross the road, it is safer to cross near crossings and in less busy areas. For cyclists using pedestrian crossings, it is important to get off your bicycle as youAtcross.primary and intermediate schools, crossing safety is ensured
By March 1893 Jacobs had opened a shop in Queen St, where he was able to display various birds, animals and fish he had stuffed. He had a “remarkable and valuable natural curios”, there was
working as a painter and paper hanger.
ARATOI TALKS
near secondary schools, these types of dangerous behaviours are being modelled to even younger students. So, we urge students to be more conscious of the decisions that they are making as they are crossing roads before and after school.
around Wairarapa from 2pm to 3pm during the week, there is no shortage of people attempting to cross the road safely. The topic of crossing etiquette has been quite an important subject for students throughout Wairarapa. At the SADD youth symposium, students identified crossing safety as an issue at their respective schools. A few of the main issues raised were the number of risks taken by secondary students to cross roads as quickly as possible, the traffic congestion before and after school hours, and the surprising lack of crossings in places where students would access them.We’ve observed that senior students displaying risky crossing behaviours have had an impact on junior students. With the number of intermediate and primary schools
Jacobs first made the newspapers in 1877 when he was prosecuted for trapping larks, an acclimatised bird. In 1882 he was living in Molesworth St in Wellington and advertising that he was a cash purchaser of live parrots, tuis and other native birds. The business was bankrupted in 1888 but restarted his business the following year.
special praise for the snowwhite sparrow on display. His luck did not last however, and he was declared bankrupt again in July 1895. In evidence he explained that he was unable to earn a living as a taxidermist and was spending time also
Crossing roads, stay alert to stay safe
To set a good example to younger people, secondary students need to model safe and mindful crossing behaviours before and after school.
Delving under the skin of Aratoi’s Masterton Museum: Cabinet of Curiosities collection, you will find some interesting stories. You will see several stuffed birds and animals occupying prime space at the exhibition which was the work of the taxidermist John Jacobs.
crows, New Zealand quails and other birds.
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I am a year 12 student at Wairarapa College, and the leader of Wairarapa College’s Students Against Dangerous Driving [SADD] group. I have been selected as one of the SADD National Leaders. Observing the roads
ELISE LEASKJUNGshares her thoughts on pedestrian safety.
with barrier arms, pupils in hi-vis vests and crossings in areas with high usage. Even without such methods to ensure safety, pedestrians should always try to cross as safely as possible – using crossings whenever they are nearby, and being aware of the consequences of their actions.
around the country are getting to this September, check out the SADD/Kaitiaki o Ara Facebook page – search “Wairarapa SADD Group”. You can also go to the sadd.org.nz website and subscribe to our newsletters. It takes everyone to get to no one.
He recommenced business as a taxidermist when discharged from bankruptcy later that year, but by January 1896 had run foul of the law. Perhaps to gain financial advantage, he went
hunting in the Makuri area, east of Pahiatua, where he was apprehended with native birds he had shot. He was found guilty of having killed seven huia and a native pigeon and given a moderate fine. He left Masterton and resumed his taxidermy business in Wellington. Should these objects be exhibited now you know where they came from? It’s a tricky question. In the past museums are often given objects that had been taken without permission or stolen, or collected under scientific purposes. Or should we think about it without hindsight: what were the protocols of the day? Was it okay to go souveniring? What do you think?
Taxidermy section in the Masterton Museum: Cabinet of Curiosities. PHOTO/LUCIA ZANMONTI
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“With our next distribution, we’re going to target
The kits contain tissues, RAT tests, a thermometer,
Martinborough and Te Kura o Paetūmokai (Featherston “ItSchool).ishoped that Paetūmokai will distribute some kits to St Teresa’s and South Featherston Schools. We will also send more to Martinborough Medical Centre and Kuranui College as we are able. We also hope to be able to distribute kits to the elderly and church congregations in our Haucommunities.”ArikiMarae, where the pair are based, received wellness packs from Whaiora. These have been shared between Featherston and Martinborough
The three Wairarapa Councils are working together to review the district’s Rangatahi (Youth) Strategy to support youth voice in local government. We want rangatahi to be at the heart of the process
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Sandy says they were driven by what they have seen around them, particularly local whānau who often live remotely or are disadvantaged in terms of money or health.
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Recently the Council has been involved in a couple of consultations of high interest. Last week Wellington Water held a drop-in session in Featherston to discuss its new proposal for the Featherston wastewater treatment plant. The Council has commissioned Wellington Water to develop a solution which protects our waterways, caters for the town’s growth and is affordable for current and future ratepayers. The consent proposal has been a long time in the making, as opinions have differed about the method and timing of moving away from discharge to water and how that discharge quality can be improved.
The meetings will be livestreamed on our YouTube channel, where possible.
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Young people, be heard!
By the time you read this, we will be entering the voting period for this year’s local body elections. Already there have been several lively ‘meet the candidates’ meetings and I know interest is high. Like all of you, I look forward to the results after polls close at noon, 8 October.
Survival Kit Heroes
IfFoodbanks.youwould like to help Sandy and Teresa’s survival kit project, koha are being received through REAP (please contact Sandy for the account number at project.CouncilSouthtransactions.trackTheseamountpayerrecipienttheYouNgamoki@gmail.com).Sandy.willneedtoputinfollowingdetails:the(SWCCESK),the(yourname),theofthedonation.detailshelpREAPincomingandoutgoingWairarapaDistrictsupportsthisworthy
Martinborough School is marking a very auspicious milestone this month. On September 16-17, the school celebrated its 150th Formeranniversary.studentscame from far and wide for the events, which included a community market and reunion afternoon tea. Mayor Alex Beijen presented the school with a totara tree for the school grounds. Congratulations!
Wellington Water will work with the Council and mana whenua ahead of applying for consent with Greater Wellington Regional Council next January. I encourage
Featherston residents to read more about the proposal, which is a vital piece of the jigsaw we are putting together to address Featherston’s water issues, at Stillwww.wellingtonwater.co.nz/fwp/inFeatherston,initialconsultation on the Featherston Masterplan has wrapped up, having gained some very interesting insights from residents. These have been collated in a report to the Council on September 21. The Masterplan is focussed largely, but not exclusively, on how best to densify housing in Featherston and rejuvenate the town centre. The feedback we gathered will be instrumental in drafting the plan.
OCTOBER MEETINGS
As summer approaches and case numbers fall, she and Teresa are hoping to “go back into retirement”.
and have been seeking their views through feedback sessions across the Wairarapa. Their ideas are being sought until the end of September and these go through to a Rangatahi Strategy focus group that is still being
Wednesday, 26 October at 10.00am Supper Room, Waihinga Centre, Texas Street, Martinborough
SEPTEMBER UPDATE
lozenges, chest rub and masks. Ibuprofen and Panadol are available on request to their local GPs/ Medical Centres, and whānau may also borrow pulse oximeters from the Medical Centres.
Ngā mihi Harry Wilson CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Themomentum.kitsarethe brainchild of two local women, Sandy Ngamoki and Teresa Dawson, who saw the need and wanted to make a Afterdifference.approaching various parties starting with the local GPs, they established that there were indeed many people in the community who did not have the means or access to simple aids to help with the pandemic and flu Theyseason.arestill waiting for most of the funding but already with the help of donations from Te Whatu Ora (formerly DHB Wairarapa), and their own resources, they have managed to get out about 195 packs for distribution to Kuranui MartinboroughCollege,and Pae tū Mokai Medical Centres.
“Once we get through the cold period, people’s health should be on the up.
Chief Executive’s message
“The aim is to provide these survival kits free of charge,” she said.
Harry Wilson CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ARE
A local initiative to get flu and Covid-19 help to the most vulnerable in South Wairarapa is gathering
formed. If you are between the age of 12-24 and would like to be part of the focus group or give your thoughts, head to rangatahi-youth-strategy/https://mstn.govt.nz/
Meeting agendas are available for inspection at least two days before the meeting at the district libraries, Council offices and at Publicwww.swdc.govt.nz.participation is welcome. If you wish to speak during the public participation session at any of the below meetings, please phone 06 306 9611 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting or email Masksenquiries@swdc.govt.nz.arenolongerrequired but if you have cold and flu symptoms, please stay at home.
“But at the moment, we’re feeling that the schools really need the support because of their populations and given the volume of absenteeism of staff and children.
Don’t forget to vote! Local body elections occur every three years. If you’re enrolled, you should have received your voting forms in the mail. If you’re not on the roll but you are a resident or ratepayer in our district, you can still enrol at www. vote.nz and contact the Council for a special voting paper. Make sure your vote is in the post by October 4 to meet the deadline. If you miss it, votes will also be received at our libraries or the Council offices until noon October 8.
An Enduring Power of Attorney appoints someone (called an attorney) to make decisions about you or your property while you are alive but are unable make decisions for yourself. This could be due to having an accident where there is head trauma or health issues eg: stroke or dementia. There is an Enduring Power of Attorney for property and one for personal care and welfare.
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They must not make decisions that benefit themselves or anyone other than you.
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Many people assume that if they lose the ability to make decisions for themselves, their partner or a close relative will legally be able to make decisions for them. In fact, the law doesn’t work like that. If there is no EPA then the family court will appoint someone on your behalf. This process can be very long and it is very expensive.
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If this does not resolve the matter, you can make a formal complaint in writing. Address your complaint to the Chief Executive Officer of the council and make it clear that you are making a formal complaint, for example by writing “Formal Complaint” in the subject heading, if you are communicating by email.
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Have a conversation around how an enduring power of attorney can be safely allocated to a trusted person or organisation. An enduring power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to plan for the future.
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The attorney’s main focus is to always act in your best interests, consult with anyone else you have named in the EPA, and with you when possible, keep records of any financial transactions.
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If you have a particular issue to raise with the council, you could contact councillors by letter, email, or phone. Masterton residents may find the Facebook page “Masterton Matters” a medium for expressing their concerns or disappointments. You should be able to find contact details for your councillors on the council’s website or you could call the council and ask for contact details. You can also arrange to speak at council meetings. Each council will have its own process for this, but you will only be able to speak about items that are on the meeting’s agenda. Contact your council for information about
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This Friday, September 23, at 6pm at the Old Courthouse, Holloway Street, Carterton, we are celebrating relaunching our service after almost three years where there has been around11ThissystemploughedstraightforwardtechnologylooksystemvolunteeringdecidedbeRecognisingvolunteeringminimalactivity.thatwewouldquietforsometime,wetoupgradeourrecruitmenttoamoremodernandfeel.Changingisneverbutweonandhaveaup-and-running.isasystemusedbyothervolunteercentresNewZealand.
formed a partnership to project manage their ‘Ageing with Attitude’ expo which is being held on Friday, March 17, 2023. The 10-day Wairarapa Walking Festival, which was inspired by a threeday walking festival held in Carterton last year, were also keen to partner with Sinceus. November last year we have been meeting monthly to prepare for this festival which runs from November 11-20, with 41 walks over Wairarapa. Chris Clarke, manager of Age Concern Wairarapa, and Celia Wade-Brown, convener of the Wairarapa Walking Festival, are guest speakers at our relaunch.
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It is called Connect and was developed by Tim Wylie, who is a volunteer at Auckland Volunteer AsCentre.asoftware developer, he saw a need for a digital system to make referrals to the organisations who need volunteers to provide their services to the Anothercommunity.need we saw was to help other organisations to develop managementprojectprocesses for their events. This can often interfere with delivering their service to the community as it takes time and energy to organise these events. We contacted Age Concern Wairarapa and have
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“It was a fantastic vibe. We had the wettest July in history, and people still came here. The best part was you could come and enjoy yourself and not have to spend a dollar to participate.
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The festival, which ran throughout July, attracted record numbers to the region, relieving an economic downturn overMorewinter.than 50,000 people attended the month-long festival, and over $4.5 million was spent in the region on accommodation, hospitality and retail.Greytown’s business promotion group Country Village Heaven Trust chair Ed Read said they were thrilled with the festival’s success.
However, the month wasn’t without challenges.
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and the Rail Trails Trust.
Greytown’s Festival of Christmas has become Wairarapa’s biggest winter event.
Manager Phillip Matthews said there was exceptional foot traffic.
“The festival has attracted record numbers to the region at a time when New Zealand is experiencing an economic downturn and when people are now able to travel overseas.
“We were open till 8pm on Friday and Saturday which was well worth it.”
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“For a month that’s meant to be tumbleweeds, July has become our biggest month of the year. So many people want to come out just for the festival.”
the Night Markets with their mates, adults were out shopping and socialising in our bars and restaurants, and everyone loved the fireworks.”
“We had to partially shut down for five days in the middle of July because our staff caught covid. We had to close our kitchen and bring in food trucks.
Survey data from 1012 visitors found that 70 per cent were attending for the first time and 54 per cent were overnight visitors.White Swan Hotel owner Nick Rogers said it was an exceptional month.
50,000 people attended $4.5 million spent in the region on accommodation, hospitality and retail 1012 visitors completed the survey
HELEN helen.holt@age.co.nzHOLT Festival spirits and spending
Rogers said the hotel already had bookings for next year’s festival.MrsBlackwell’s Village Bookshop took part in the celebrations with a gingerbreadthemed window display and late hours over the weekends.
“Alistair and Julieanne worked very hard throughout the month on the weekends. They had great knowledge of books.“There was a noticeable increase in sales compared to the same time last year. The Christmas festival is getting bigger every year.
More than 20 community groups took the opportunity to fundraise, volunteer or hold special events within the festival, including Greytown School, Early Years, the Greytown cricket and rugby clubs, the Cobblestones venue, Retired Working Dogs
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look like gingerbread houses. Read said the festival changed the way people spent their winter“Ratherevenings.thanstaying at home watching TV, everyone rugged up in their coats and hats and came out to be part of the festivities.“Thetown was alive and the streets were filled with happy faces. Young kids were mesmerised by the lighting, teenagers were having fun at
Local businesses have thrived, and for some, it has been a much-needed lifeline.
“We’re also proud of what this has created for our community, with a wide range of free attractions that local residents and visitors could enjoy.”
The festival included a programme of lighting, night markets, workshops, parties and free entertainment, fireworks, laser light shows, fire dancing and scavenger hunts.
“The highlight of the month was opening back up again.”
“Thousands came here, but because most of the events were in the evening, people would go to other parts of Wairarapa and check out the attractions there. It wasn’t just Greytown.
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Wairarapa stroke patients aren’t presenting at the Emergency Department early enough, making it more vital for people to know when to call 111.
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Overall, one third of people a˜ ected by stroke are younger than 65 years.
general manager Jason Kerehi will present, with help from the Heart Foundation and Stroke Foundation.Therewill be free blood pressure and pulse measures after the presentation.
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partnerships officer Anne Jager-Annear said strokes were happening in younger people.
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in their 30s and 40s can be the victim of a stroke, even as young as 18.
“People under 65 [years of age] say ‘why do I need to learn?’ or ‘I’m too young to have a stroke’. It’s important for everyone to know, even teenagers. They might need to know how to get an ambulance for their parents.”
even as young
strokes are an “old person disease”.However, 54 per cent of stroke sufferers are younger than 75 and for Maori and Pacific peoples, 60 per cent are younger than 65.
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There are over 50,000 people living with stroke aftermath, one third of them require assistance in everyday living.
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highlight stroke support, symptoms of a stroke, stroke prevention, and how to take charge after a stroke.Community
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“A lot can be done to prevent a stroke – diet, exercise, cut down smoking, alcohol and
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“Maybe people don’t recognise symptoms early enough or heard the hospital is overrun and don’t want to be a burden.”Shesaid the sooner the patient gets to the
hospital, the better the survival and recovery rate.“It’s important for everyone to know the stroke symptoms because if someone’s suffering a stroke, they need to get to the hospital immediately. Every 15 minutes makes a huge difference in their survival and recovery.”
“We don’t know why,” Jager-Annear said. “Especially considering we have Wellington Free Ambulance.
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The Ministry of Health recorded Wairarapa had the highest number of people who didn’t present to the hospital early enough.
Strokes are the third leading cause of death in New Zealand. Every hour someone has a stroke, and there are 50,000 people living with stroke aftermath – a third of them requiring help in everyday living.
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Jager-Annear said that stroke prevention was also very important.
The most common infections that cause sepsis are:
You might think that wouldn’t be possible but you would be surprised how many people don’t find out they are adopted until they are adults.
An infection of the lungs
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to legally take and bring up as one’s own. That’s what happened to me. I would hate to think of my parents as my long-term guardians. That would not give me a sense of belonging to anyone.
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It’s hard to describe and it can be difficult to detect in its early stages, but if you can recognise the signs and symptoms early it could save a life.
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• Severe breathlessness or breathing very fast
“Mostsystem.of those cases are amongst children, the elderly, people who live in crowded, damp housing, and adults with pre-existing conditions. Covid has made things worse, but we’ve always had a sepsis problem here.”
For more information on Sepsis and the Trust
An infection that starts in the bloodstream and heart
Thisoverdrive.results in damage to tissues and organs. It can lead to shock, multiorgan failure, and death – especially if not recognised early.
some form of protection against these scenarios. Look, I could be quite wrong in my thinking.
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belonging in my life. I had that in spades. It all started one day at a family reunion. Dad’s 92-year-old, London-born aunt was explaining how the family came to be in New Zealand. It was a fascinating story, but not my story and it got me motivated to go looking. It’s been 35 years now. Mum and Dad have both died but my birth mother, Marion, is now 83 and living with one of my half brothers. We have a loving relationship, at a distance. It’s nothing like a relationship with a mum. Her connection to me is nature, not nurture. I only have one mum. I am not someone who likes chatting on the phone and she has trouble with her sight so can no longer write. The agreement is, I write to her and don’t expect a reply. I get her news from my half siblings in Facebook. It works well for us. The last time I saw her was for her 80th birthday.Thereare changes afoot to our adoption laws. Some I do not like. There is talk of removing the word “adoption” and replacing it with “long-term guardian”. The word adopt means
Last Tuesday 13 September was World Sepsis Day.
An infection of the kidneys and bladder
I would appreciate your support.
People have often heard of blood poisoning and septicaemia, but sepsis is the accepted term.
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My birth mother who had just turned 17 a month before I was born, was not allowed to see me. They
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I was three weeks old when my adopted parents picked me up from the maternity hospital in Foxton and took me home to the farm. Their first child. The first of three boys. All adopted. They never knew what they were getting until they got the phone call from their lawyer to say a baby had been found. What is it? A boy. Lovely.
Unlike patients with heart,majorlung,
brain (stroke) or cancer diagnoses, “a little bit of sepsis is managed by everyone”, the Trust says.
The New Zealand Sepsis Trust was formed when it found that no national organisation existed to bring sepsis into the public eye or to facilitate sepsis care and education.
I am an independent thinker, a straight talker and a hard worker.
didn’t want her bonding with me. She could hear me crying through the wall but that was as close as she got. Until the night before I was due to leave.
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New Zealand has more than 10,000 cases of sepsis annually and more than 1600 deaths as a result, but many people have never heard of it.
Sepsis happens when a body’s response to an infection causes the person’s immune system to go into
Dear Resident,
I have served on the Masterton Community Trust for three terms. Respectfully, I ask that you re-elect me.
Yes, everyone has the right to know where they came from, but to make it an open slather is dangerous I believe.Imagine someone knocking on your door and saying “Hi, I’m your long lost child”. And imagine if that child was a result of rape or incest or imagine if the birth mother had not told her husband or family.
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have served on the Masterton Community Trust for three terms. Respectfully, ask that you re-elect me.
experiences I had helping someone find their birth mothers. They are both quite extraordinary stories.
Our community needs the right experience, relevant leadership and people who serve for the right reasons.
Or imagine, if you opened the door and someone said “Hi, I am your birth mother” and you were not aware you were adopted.
The matron brought me into her room and she was allowed to hold me for 30 minutes. After that, she knew nothing of my life until I went looking for and found her, 32 years
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Waslater.that cruel to treat her like that? I don’t believe it was the right way or the wrong way. It was just THE way. This was 1956, small town New Zealand. Scandal for the family. Even her own mother wouldn’t talk to her. She went on to have a long marriage that produced six more children. She assumed that she would never hear from me because I would hate her. How wrong she was.
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My mother would have loved a daughter but she was adamant that because she couldn’t choose the gender of a naturally born child, they would not choose the gender of an adopted child. We will take what we are given, was theirAndphilosophy.boyohboy, did us three boys hit the jackpot. We could not have been more loved and treasured. Our Ma and Pa were the epitome of goodness.
“This has led to a lack of research, awareness and advocacy which leaves sepsis patients and survivors with no natural advocate in the healthcare
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Our community needs the right experience, relevant leadership and people who serve for the right reasons.
am an independent thinker, a straight talker and a hard worker.
There is talk of dropping the veto system. The veto is an option where either party, the birth parents or the adoptee can block access to the birth records for a period of 10 years. This can be reapplied for after that time.
“This means that no one person, department or health discipline is responsible for sepsis or its outcome.
• Skin mottled bluish, or pale or feels abnormally cold to touch (especially in children)
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My search for my birth mother did not come from a lack of love or
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the winding rural road ÿ nally gave way for good in June. Since then, the valley’s residents have been forced to use the alternative route via Admiral Hill.
“It is too early to determine what the
“This has been caused by mass land movement in which we have estimated that 50,000m3
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A Tararua road has been destroyed as the soaking ground turns the tarmac to rubble.Asection of Route 52 east of Eketahuna has crumbled down the side of a hill, cutting off the main route between Alfredton and routeAnPongaroa.alternativewasavailable along Rimu Rd, but several slumps and dropouts had formed due to rainfall
TDC said that until the springs reduced in flow and the soil dried there would be ongoing issues at theSincesite.the slip began, the road had continued to slide further down
Ponatahi Rd
In recent days, however, the patch had fallen away reducing tra˜ c to a single lane, with the southbound lane closed for about 100m.
“Erosion will catch up.”
Hinekura Rd
Lifestyle Route 52, east of Eketahuna. PHOTO/FILE
A spokesperson for Tararua District Council [TDC] said about 60 metres of Route 52 had subsided completely and was impassable.
More than a $1 million has been spent on coastal South Wairarapa road this year alone. South Wairarapa District Council said heavy rain and swells in April and May saw the council approve $1,213,000 for remediation work.
the hill. Although it was hoped a short-term solution to reopen to road to light traffic could be considered, the worsening situation meant it had to be closed long-term.
Waka Kotahi NZTA has so far footed 100 per cent of the bill to repair the coastal road, with the district council pinning its hopes
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over the winter months.
The region’s roads of ruin
Already, the hexagonal concrete blocks ÿ lled with aggregate have successfully provided a bu° er between certain sections of the road in Whatarangi and the raging sea.
a significant volume of material and would take some time.
McCreary proposed constructing a farm track across his property to rejoin the Hinakura community with Martinborough.
place as it depended on progress and stream levels remaining low enough to work.
Mataikona Rd
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With an expected increase in traffic the road was being reassessed for safety and it was likely it would soon be closed to heavy traffic.
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With the shoreline encroaching ever further on the road, one person spoken to by the Times-
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Age described it as “more of a track than a Mastertonroad”.District Council said it would consider resident feedback and a report from engineering ÿ rm Stantec, before making a business case on how best to address the problematic road.
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After the landslide, Waka Kotahi NZTA approved a $200,000 funding request by the district council for an initial response to the landslide and an ongoing investigation.
The closures would be daytime only and will be aroundmanagedschoolbuses, as there were Whareama School pupils who lived on the other side of the bridge. A Whareama School staff member said the council had been in touch to make
permanent repair will be and we are currently working with geotech engineers to determine this.TDC said that due to the ongoing movement of the slip they were unable to deploy resources to start saidtotemporaryundertakingrepairsduesafetyconcerns,buttheywereworking to reinstate the road as soon as possible. As part of the process, TDC would be applying for funding.
close
Forrestworse.” said she was anticipating the outcome of district a council meeting where the option of road repair would be discussed.
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Works began last week on the Waimimi Stream Bridge in Whareama after the abutment was damaged from high river flows in past weeks.Roadworks on Waimimi Rd near Riversdale were estimated to take two weeks depending on the weather. The Masterton District Council did not confirm when the road closures would take
“The roads out here have been hit by several storms this year, and the heavy trucks make it 1000 times
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A council update in August said McCreary had started work and expected his ÿ rst tranche of invoices imminently.
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sure road closures wouldn’t affect children getting to and from school.The work involved placing a boulder mat under the abutment and pavementandretainingoutrebuildingupstream,immediatelythenthewashed-bridgeapproachwallonit,reinstatingtheaboveit.
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Mataikona residents were able to submit feedback on the future of Mataikona’s notorious road.
Ten options for the road were presented at a community meeting this month. The council said only partial elements of three were viable.
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Councillor Brian Jephson said only about four to ÿ ve kilometres of the Cape Palliser Rd was problematic, and moving the road back into the hills was equivalent to “running away from the problem”.
South Wairarapa District Council also fast-tracked funding to the tune of $500,000 for engineered design plans and approved a capital grant of over $100,000 to resident Don McCreary.
In the meantime, it said council contractors had enlarged corners, laid metal, and widened pinch points on Admiral Rd. Workers had also cleared 10 fallen trees and slips after heavy rain.
After multiple slips on Hinekura Rd,
Ponatahi Rd is crumbling, with a section just north of Martinborough sliding down the hill. The damaged section, a previous patch repair about a kilometre north of the Ponatahi Bridge, has been subject to a reduced 30km speed limit.
on a permanent “EcoReef” solution.
Our community needs the right experience, relevant leadership who serve for the right reasons.
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Our community needs the right experience, relevant leadership people who serve for the right reasons.
some of Wairarapa’s more notorious roads.
Masterton District Council said the slip was cleared by 2am on Monday. Tinui Times editor Caryl Forrest said the council had its work cut out for it, with slips a frequent
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If left unchecked, three coastal settlements could be left isolated by the e° ects of climate change.
Emergency services responded to a large slip on Masterton-Castlepoint Rd a fortnight ago. Police said o˜ cers had assisted at the scene of a large slip between Te Kanuka Rd and Blairlogie-Langadale Rd.
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TDC was wouldslump.roadconstructingconsideringatemporaryawayfromtheHowever,thisrequiremoving
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of material is on theTheremove.”were heavy flowing springs above the road that were saturating the soils. The weight of the soils was putting pressure on the road, leading to the movement.
The Waimimi Stream Bridge and abutment due for repairs. PHOTO/SUPPLIED
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involved.Thereare many groups like the Papawai/ Mangarara RestorationStreamGroup, busy making the positive impacts they can on our environment, all over Wairarapa. If you’re interested in joining one, starting one, or finding out what they’re up to, visit the WaiP2K website.
Keen to get involved after he and his wife Ruth moved permanently to the area in 2020, Argue put his hand up for the role and has been a key player in getting the group reinvigorated. They’ve had four planting days in the past season and have begun water-testing. They’ve drawn in support from groups such as the gliding club, who provided people power, Comvita Honey, who provided the manuka plants as a nursery crop, and Kiwi Rail, who brought out a huge truck of mulch created during track maintenance.
You might have heard about the “circle of influence” or the “circle of control” – ideas made popular by author Stephen R. Covey. They refer to the things we worry about that we can have an impact on or control over.
“There’s something really special about getting involved in a project like this in any way,” said Argue. “It helps people gain a connection with a place and a sense of investment in it. There’s something about putting a tree in the ground that makes people want to see the project succeed.”
stream, and replanting with“What’snatives.already been done is wonderful,” Argue said. “Looking at those early photos of how things were, and of the work being done is definitely inspiring. There’s been a huge amount of growth, with some big trees now providing shade and stability. We need to keep that in mind as we go about our planting, especially with the coloniser plants like manuka which aren’t so beautiful initially but will enable the bigger natives to come through over time.”
So while John Argue knows he can’t solve the climate crisis all on his own, what he can have an influence on is the health of the Papawai Stream which flows past his property. And as the new-ish chairperson of the willows,beenPapawaigroups,Landownersactiverole,reasonablyquiteorganised,thedonesomewhateverything,”waterway.impactgroup’she’sStreamPapawai/MangararaRestorationGroup,optimisticabouttheabilitytohaveanonrestoringthe“Wecan’tchangehesaid,“butwecanchangeisofthedegradationtothiswaterwayoveryears.Andwhenwe’reit’sactuallyeasytodo.”WhileArgueisnewtothethegrouphasbeenforover16years.andschooltheGWRC,andMaraehaveallinvolved,removingfencingoffthe
Restorative work moves on steadily
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To encourage people to be involved, Argue puts a lot of time into making things as do-able as possible. The group only holds meetings when there’s decisions to be made about how money is spent. Planting “days” are planting mornings, so people can just come for a few hours. And both Argues make sure the area is well prepared for planting, with the plants laid out. seemshappening,Whatever’stherealwaystobegoodfood
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event, which had about 50 people through in the first two hours.
“And at 6.30pm we had a large group turn up who had strong views in
“But this is wellknown, maybe 10 years ago people were noticing it. They are now engineered with shields and filters. I would be very surprised if there were any
concernsThe responseThe
in landfills, which was a problem, however, increased capabilitiesrecyclingmeantit was no longer the issue it was 5-10 years ago.
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Fire risk Solar panels are not flammable. Helios has committed to a fire management plan for the site with the local brigade.
Hodgkiss said the panels did not emit radio frequency or have any effect on electromagnetic radiation, however, the inverters which
Noise pollution Solar panels are silent. The noise-emitting component during the day comes from inverter fans, located centrally in the site, away from boundaries and neighbouring properties. The plant is designed to be compliant with relevant acoustic standards.
Mary a 190-hectare solar energy farm in Greytown, and the gap to bridge Representativesit. of Helios Energy and the newly formed South side,before.eveninghourreportedlystarkWednesdayBoardCommunityheadrespectfullyGroupWhenuaWairarapaAdvocacy[SWWAG]wenthead-to-inGreytown’sMeetingon–acontrasttothehostilehalfataninformationheldtheweekFromtheHeliossenior mixSeptemberfromanddrewthehostedcontamination.andpricestheopposition,multipleenergypercommitmentenergyZealand’sofCuttingplantsaidplannerenvironmentalSarahTapptheproposedatBidwillsRdwasparttheanswertoNewgrowingdemand,andto100centrenewableby2030.Detractorshavecitedreasonsforincluding,impactonpropertyradiation,environmentalThewoolshedevent,byHeliosandKemptonfamily,bothenthusiasmscepticismthepublicon7.Tappsaidtherewasaofopinionsatthe
Visual pollution
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ZealanditsscaleHeatonmeeting,communityWednesday’sboardAndrewsaidlarge-solarwasininfancyinNewandurged the district council and community board to conduct a thorough and full review of the proposal.Hesaid the project, which was aiming for resource consent in 2023 and construction in 2024, had raised many includingconcerns,visual
contaminationEnvironmental
Argue Public presentations have revealed the spectrum of support for
Solar panels contain no liquid. There is no chemical runoff. The minimal amount of lead [0.01 per cent] and copper are chemically bound to other components of the panel. Electrical components are encapsulated in glass.
and noise pollution, frequency interference, disruption to flight paths, and potential negative impact on Wairarapa’s dark sky reserve.Co-director of the solartechnology,inrapidHodgkiss,ofVictoriaPhysicalofInstituteMacDiarmidandprofessorChemicalandSciencesatUniversityWellington,Justinsaiddevelopmentphotovoltaicorcells,meant
point”.reachedNewmorefewunnoticed.”pasteverypanelsinstallationonlyproduced,thatcheapestfarmsHodgkissproblems.”saidsolarprovidedtheelectricitytheworldhadeveranditwasgettingcheaper.“Globally,theofsolarhaddoubledtwoyearsforthe30years,largelyHesaidinthelastyearsithadbecomeobservableandZealandhadnowa“tipping
Helios solar panels track the sun and will reach a maximum height of 4.5 metres for a small fraction of the day. Helios has committed to boundary planting and setbacks.
Solar panels in landfill is an issue. Increased recycling capability means it is becoming a thing of the past. Helios has committed to recycling the panels [80 per cent glass and aluminium]. The remainder will be crushed for construction aggregate.
Questions
“It will not be the case for these solar panels.”
Radiation The World Health Organisation has studied this extensively. There is no radiation generated by solar panels and no evidence that they harm human health.
Solar farms provided the cheapest electricity that the world had ever produced, and it was only getting cheaper. - Justin Hodgkiss
information often persisted in the public domain long after its relevancy.“Thereports about contamination come from the end of their life. The actual solar panels are not going to leak, it’s like glass in the environment. The lead and the copper are relatedofencapsulated.”completelyHesaidthereportsleadleachingweretopaneldumping
Interference with radio frequencies
The solar panels do not emit radio frequency. Inverters in principle will have some radio frequency emission. However, it should be mitigated by shielded and filtered inverters.
Light pollution The panels are designed to absorb light and have an anti-reflective coating. The metal elements will have a matte finish. The solar farm will not emit light at night. Any security lighting will be motion sensor or infrared.
SWWAGweaskedquestionsbyelementconcededHelioswhichgreateveningwhileanswering’.demandingofaeventAttendeesopposition.”atthedescribeditascoordinated‘mob’20-30peoplea‘publicSidKemptonsaidtheinformationprovidedfeedbackoverall,hisfamilyandwelcomed,hetherewasanofaggressionsome.“Thewerenotinthemannerwereexpecting.”Representingat
converted electricity output from DC to AC in principle, could interfere with wifi and radio.
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Nelson, Frank Higgison, Faye Dymond and Tom Bateman are among many Greytown residents who call the Club their “other home”.
South cuttersandthestandingGarthverandahcelebrationandoldest145thAsoaring.summer,hasmajorwasIt’scelebrate.inWorkingmen’sWairarapaClub2022hasplentyto145yearssincetheClubo˜ciallyestablished.AnewverandahextensionbeencompletedreadyforandmembershipisspecialcaketomarkthebirthdaywascutbymembersGinnySmithHenryJansenduringthetoopenthenewandClubPresident,Hurrellgatheredlong-Clubidentities,tocutribbontothenewdeckingfestivitiesfollowed.RibbonBruceEglinton,Gray
36 Wairarapa Midweek Wednesday, September 21, 2022 FEATURE SUPPLEMENT SOUTH WAIRARAPA MEN’SWORKINGCLUB Celebrating our newly renovated premises and 145TH Birthday
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Built by RW Company Limited, it’s a massive addition to the 1970s building. Past upgrades have been the kitchen and new bar. Buoyed by the success of the latest project, members are now looking at the rearrangement of the internal space. The Club is a hive of activity as the town’s TAB outlet, the Russell Lounge meeting room is well used by community groups and for special occasions. The adjacent, kitchen facilities, contracted as Jayne’s kitchen, is a bonus to all.
Street, it then folds around the northern side allowing plenty of space for outdoor tables o° ering peeks of the Tararua Ranges and the chance to soak up the sunshine, or be sheltered from rain.
“The Club portrays a solid tradition of togetherness and camaraderie that has spanned decades,” says Hurrell. “The opening of the expansive veranda, debt-free, is yet another great milestone in the long history of the Club. Created in 1877 it was to be a space where working men, who had laboured hard to create Greytown, could gather and celebrate what they had Theachieved.”newcovered verandah stretches across the front of the Club building facing on to Main
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The ÿ rst building only lasted until 1881 when it burned down. It was immediately replaced and in 1907 a decorative villa was constructed which served well for over 60 years. On
– 145 years of friendship gathering
In 1977, the then President Dave Waller, described the concept of workingmen’s clubs as “magical”.
Greytown’s Main Street, the building was moved back and a front fence and rose gardens were established. The Club’s current premises was built on the same site and opened with much fanfare in 1971 – now adorned with a wraparound verandah ready for summer.
Celebrating our newly renovated premises and 145TH Birthday
The Club dressed itself up to celebrate its 75TH jubilee in 1952.
Crowds gather in 1971 to see the o˛ cial opening of the new building.
The Club has stood the test of time, in separate buildings, incorporating all of South Wairarapa, surviving a ÿ nancial depression, two world wars, letting in the ladies, and later even children with their families.
“There was no electricity or gas; no motor cars or sealed roads; photography was in its infancy; there was no wireless radio or television; much of the world was still unmapped; refrigeration was a dream and balloon ° ight was an experiment. “The Club founders displayed much courage and foresight.” Workingmen’s Clubs were not a unique concept – far from it. Britain had some way back in the 17th and 18th centuries where men could gather to discuss the news and business. To be able to enjoy male company away from the fripperies of women. In 1877, Greytown just wanted
Down at the Club
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to show it was becoming a wellestablished town and community.
In his speech at the centennial celebrations, he asked people to imagine Greytown in 1877.
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If you’re in the Club and you hear people talking about “Brush” – they are referring to the Manager, David Linton. He’s the ‘go-to’ man for everything. In his heyday his head of hair was impressive, and the name ‘Brush’ stuck.
Garth is the 61st President of the Club, formed 145 years ago, and he’s thrilled
Rachel is manager and she has Ari, Cathy, Ruby, Vicky, and Jacqui who roster throughout the week and all come together on Friday nights and for special events, when the Club is heaving.
Celebrating our newly renovated premises and 145TH Birthday
Manager
to be presiding over celebrations to mark the anniversary and the brandnew verandah which has greatly enhanced the outdoor area both along the front and northern side. Now retired, he has immersed himself in volunteer roles. With a long working career in banking he praises the ÿ nancial acumen of past Presidents and Committees that have run the Club. He is especially proud the new extension has opened debt free.
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David has been involved with the Club for around 30 years – in the o° ce, behind the bar, and now as manager. During his working life, he spent 16 years at General Motors in Trentham. He was part of a swathe of workers who commuted over the Rimutaka Hill in buses from Wairarapa to help run the huge car plant.
He was thrilled to eventually ÿ nd work at the Club meaning he was closer to wife Leanne and family. David’s father, Stuart Linton was a life member of the Club and so the family connection goes way back.
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It’s all about the people
President Garth Hurrell calling the meat ra˝ e
Originally from Christchurch, via Wellington, Garth and wife Kaye moved to Greytown 12 years ago and found that most paths led to the Club. “It’s a great social environment and quite the community hub where many friendships are formed. You can call into the Club with a group of friends, or on your own, and you are immediately welcomed and put at ease. It’s an incredibly friendly place.”
premises and 145TH Birthday
The popular bar sta˛ are also what makes the Club such a friendly place.
People are what make the South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club such a special place.
“The range of individuals we get joining the Club is phenomenal,” says President Garth Hurrell clutching a wad of application forms received that week. Membership stands at about 1400. The Club is led by a President, Vice-President and eight committee members, who put themselves up for election annually and are voted for by the members. It’s a democratic process in its purest form.
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Celebrating our newly renovated
President Garth Hurrell and Tom Bateman enjoying the new verandah.
Vicky Diamond and Mary Willis have worked together on the bar.
The bar sta˛ – from left Jacqui, Ruby, Cathy, Rachel.
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An alternative route was available along Rimu Rd, however, the site had since been found to be unsuitable for heavy traffic and was open to light vehicles only. A crew would head to Rimu Rd to improve the narrow sites once fill sites were established and road users were advised to expect delays in the coming days.
At 9.08pm on September 7, Castlepoint was shaken by a 4.1 magnitude earthquake. This was followed by a smaller 3.0 magnitude earthquake at 10.36pm.
The movement of the site had made it impossible for a temporary road to be built. It was estimated that about 50,000m3 of material had moved.
discussed both short and long-term solutions for the site and plans are now under way to support both.”“For those affected by the closure, please appreciate that this is a very active mass-land movement and plans are likely to evolve as time progresses.”
“A engineergeotechnicalhasreviewed the slumping,” a spokesperson for Tararua District Council [TDC] said.
An aerial view of the slump.
TDC said machinery was on site and it was in the process of forming fill sites close to the slump so that material could be moved from the area. Dirt
Tararua’s road-destroying slip is continuing to worsen, with slump material now completely engulfing the road.
It was now believed that the rapid deterioration of the site could have been triggered by an earthquake near Castlepoint and a smaller earthquake near Pongaroa last week.
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The road, about 60 metres of a section of Route 52 east of Eketahuna, had been sliding down the hill for several days, breaking down the tarmac to nothing more than rubble.
Hall last Tuesday evening. Moderator Heather Monk apologised to those who were unable to make it at the start of the meeting.
would be moved as soon as conditions allowed.
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The road had been the main route between Alfredton and Pongaroa.
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A new channel was going to be built, carefully stop banked and a
considered nipping the problem in the bud by diverting floods across the Opaki plains and into the Ruamahanga River.
There it was joined by the lesser branch which had come more or less straight from the bottom of Villa St, before wheeling across the current course, flowing
The construction of the new Whitipoua suspension bridge over the Waipoua River has reminded historian GARETHWINTER of the other pedestrian bridges over the river.
In the end, the storms of the 1930s – three “10year floods” in 18 months – and the promise of government help, led to a scheme to straighten the course of the river. It was to be confined to a single channel, running moreor-less straight from Queen St to Colombo Rd. This meant the nearnew suspension bridge was soon to be obsolete.
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new suspension bridge [usually called the swing bridge] was to be erected.
However, the newly opened bridge was not to serve its purpose for very long.
By July 1939 the new bridge was constructed, although the walk across the river was not for the faint-hearted – the wire-netting on the sides of the bridge was yet to be installed. It was soon completed and still serves the community.
The hospital bridge was given impetus in 1918 when the hospital board and the borough council agreed to work together on the project, but it faltered until businessman CE Daniell lent his fundraising and organisational skills to
The Waipoua River was a turbulent neighbour to the town. At its benign best, it was a pleasant spot for swimming and fishing. But during the frequent rain storms the district experienced, it could be an intrusive wanderer, breaking its banks and sweeping across the park and intoTheretown.were many plans to tame the flood waters.
LifestyleMasterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, with Sue McArley and Peter Knighton, at the opening of the swing bridge over the Waipoua River in June 2021. PHOTO/MDC
against the back of the cemetery and then, from Colombo Rd, flowing into theUntilRuamahanga.1921,when Lansdowne finally joined the borough, Masterton township finished at the river – the land north of the river, including Lansdowne School and the Masterton Hospital, were all in the Masterton County.
For the many people who walked from town up to the hospital, a shorter route was a priority.
suspension bridge across the river. Engineer Joseph Dawson prepared plans, but the efforts came to nothing by 1912. That same year, a private suspension bridge erected further upstream near Mahunga by Donald Donald was washed away in a flood.
At one stage in the 1880s, the government even
At the official opening on October 10, 1921, thanks were expressed to Joseph Dawson, who had built the bridge at cost only, to Daniell for his unstinting efforts, to the Masterton Racing Club for their large donation, and to the commercial travellers who had also made a significant financial contribution.
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For many years the Waipoua River defined Masterton’s northern boundary. As it approached the town from the west, the river split in two, the main branch flowing through what is now Robinson Park, before crossing Queen St at what was known as the ‘Borough Bridge’.
Masterton borough engineer Cyril Mabson’s plan featured a new bridge along the old pathway, and the borough staff led by Wally Dale, carefully took the old bridge apart and built a new one.
the project. Even then it took three long years before the bridge was constructed.
followed a line through the New supermarketWorldand Kids Own Playground, before heading north to the bank alongside the allweather sports track.
Its course then
Rather than walk across to the main road, and up Te Ore Ore Rd to Blair St, they wanted to walk through Masterton Park directly to the hospital.
Almost as soon as the hospital was built in 1907, there were plans afoot to build a
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As the evening closed in, 200 people who the newspaper described as “members of various Wairarapa organisationswomen’sandtheir husbands”, filed into
In 1963 Japan was preparing for the Olympic Games. In kind.skillsdemonstratingwomantwoMasterton,Japanesewereofadi˜erent PACEYMARK of HisakomuttonrecallsWairarapatheArchivethevisitofspecialistArai.
the Masterton Town Hall. Mayor Tankersley welcomed the two Japanese women to Masterton and settled in to watch the Mrsshow.Arai, who spoke no English, explained first some of the methods of preparing and cooking mutton, her assistant Miss Ueda translating. Mutton was sliced very thinly, she explained, and cooked in various ways. Because the meat was so narrow, it cooked much faster than the traditional roasts the New Zealanders were used to. It was explained that in Japan they mainly used cooking plates to prepare their meals and didn’t have the ovens that are the staple of the Kiwi kitchen. The rest of the ingredients were then described, some the audience knew, others were entirely new. Peanuts,
The meat and the vegetables were all cooked together and served with rice. Alternatives for some of the more exotic ingredients were suggested including using regular wine in place of the rice wine.
Over the course of the night several dishes were demonstrated which included Chabo Chabo, a name derived from the sound mutton makes when it is placed into boiling water, and the very Japanese sounding “Fried Mutton with Peanuts”. Those in attendance also got to hear about what it was like living in Japan less than two decades
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In early July 1963 Hisako Arai, whose title was “chief television demonstrator for Japan for the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board” and her assistant Masako Ueda were in New Zealand. They were demonstrating ways of cooking mutton to members of the Japan Society and to representatives of the Meat Board in Wellington, who sponsored their visit.
The cooking classes were popular, and they were asked to travel about the country to show alternative ways to enjoy mutton with a Japanese twist. Masterton was to be one of the stops and on July 16, the two women arrived.
onions and peppers were familiar to those in attendance, but the likes of ginger juice and rice wine were something a bit different.
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The world was warming to Japan in the early 1960s. Tokyo had been chosen as the host for the 1964 Olympic Games and westerners were starting to travel to Japan in greater numbers. Japanese people were also travelling and visiting countries all over
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this. Snow falls in the city streets and in comparison, it is much colder than we have felt here so far” Arai Theexplained.Japanese women were quite taken by Wairarapa and the rest of New Zealand. Arai was especially taken by the kind hospitality shown to her during her time spent here and would remember her visit fondly describing New Zealand as “a very friendly country”.
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Spelman said the amount of methane a bull or cow produced was directly related to the amount of food it ate.
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Spelman said the results showed promise to help farmers meet environmental challenges.
this trial is an exciting furtherLesliestep.”said the trial fitted well alongside the dairy beef progeny trial at Renown Farm and the Informing New Zealand Beef [INZB] progeny trial at Kepler, which relied on partnershipslongstandingacrossthe industry.
It said the reduction could be attributed to a reduction in the number of livestock, including cattle, sheep, pigs, and deer, farmed within the region.
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By 2026, the programme hopes all artificial breeding bulls from LIC and CRV will have a methane breeding value, allowing farmers to select bulls who will produce low methaneemitting cows.
“It also allows scientists the ability to go back and review footage if they see any odd pieces of data.”
“Breeding represents a long-term and cumulative way that farmers can reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Lowmethane selection is now available to sheep breeders, and the signs are positive that we might be able to deliver the same for the dairy sector.”
At the end of this year, all farmers and growers will need to know their annual onfarm greenhouse gas emissions and by the end of 2024, they’ll need to have a plan in place to manage them, AgMatters said.
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The research has been undertaken by Livestock Improvement Corporation [LIC] and CRV, who together provide 90 per cent of the New Zealand dairy herd through their artificial breeding bulls.
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LIC, a New Zealand farmer-owned cooperative providing genetics expertise to the dairy sector, said the research funded by the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre [NZAGRC] measured methane emissions from the burps of young bulls set to father the next generation of New Zealand’s dairy cows.Itsaid year one, where the feed intake and methane emissions from 281 bulls were measured, found there was genetic variation in the amount of methane emitted after accounting for the feed eaten by the bulls, with the lowest bulls emitting about 15 to 20 per cent
The GreenhouseWellingtonGasInventory commissioned by Greater Wellington Regional Council, published in May 2020, showed that from 2001 to 2019 agricultural emissions reduced by 17 per cent.
“Bulls help themselves to feed throughout the day. They eat lucerne hay cubes via feed bins, which measures how much each bullIteats.”saidthe bulls would independently visit the methane measuring device known as the greenfeed machine.“They’re enticed to visit the machine as they get a small feed of pellets which keeps them in the machine for three to five minutes – enough time to get a methane measurement.”
The workload of calving gets us focusing rstly on the cows calving, then the calves that we’re rearing, but once the calves are out of the rearing sheds and in the paddocks do we lose touch with them a bit? The yearling heifers are going to be mated very shortly – how are they doing? Feeding and nutrition is vital for the growth of young heifers. Well-grown heifers will produce more milk, compete better with their older herd-mates and survive longer in the Whereherd.does our focus need to be? This will change as the heifer moves through the various stages of her life. Once the calf is weaned, focus on lean growth (muscle and skeletal), achieving 30% of mature liveweight at six months of age. Lean growth will result in an increased frame size, whilst maintaining a consistent body condition score. As the ability of the smaller heifer to consume large amounts of feed is limited, the food she does consume needs to be as energy dense as possible. This is not the time to put them out the back of the farm and forget about
He said after their daughters were born, they would measure their emissions as growing yearlings and during their first milking season to ensure they’re representative of their fathers.Spelman said this step was where the “rubber will really hit the road” in their aim to offer farmers a low-methane breeding solution.Pamu chief executive, Mark Leslie, said Pamu and Focus Genetics had an important role to play in bridging the gap between science and commercialisation for the benefit of the industry.
A future with climatefriendly cows has moved a step closer as new research has confirmed bulls’ genetics play a role in how much methane bulls emit.
“This is the variation we were wanting to see, and we’re excited to use it to ourLICadvantage.”saidthebulls involved in the trial were housed in a barn so their feed intake could be measured.
have to come at the cost of reducing its milk production.”NZAGRC director Harry Clark said he was equally pleased with the early results.
“New Zealand farmers are striving to meet the challenge of being profitable and sustainable, and research like this will help ensure reducing a farm’s emissions doesn’t
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step in the research was to see if the genetic variation responsible for methane emissions in growing young bulls was replicated in their daughters.“Thisyear, in partnership with Pamu [LandCorp], we will breed from bulls that we’ve identified to be high or low methane emitters.”
He said there was a sliding scale from bulls who were low-methane emitters [less than 18g of methane/kg of dry matter eaten] to bulls that were on the higher end [more than 28g of methane/kg of dry matter eaten].
He said the methane research was a longterm project, but it had the potential to make a difference to farmers in the future by providing another tool to reduce their farm emissions.
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LIC said ruminant animals, including cattle, burped every one to two minutes.Itsaid the bulls were under constant video surveillance so scientists could monitor them remotely.
The second year of the research is now under way with methane emissions being measured from about 300 young bulls from LIC and CRV’s 2022 sire proving scheme.
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Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 697-6974.
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Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528.
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Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.
Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon.
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Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon.
Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.306.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261.
Senior Citizens Club Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293.
Caregivers Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, noon-1.30pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975.
Indoor Bowls: 1.30pm Club Carterton, Broadway. Call [027] 645-0905.
Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329.
Featherston Town Market: Organised by the Featherston Menzshed, at the town square [59 Fitzherbert St], Featherston. Justice of the Peace: Featherston Library 11am-1pm. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Billie Sims 3782949 or Jenny 377-0859 or Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.comemail
Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.
Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649.
Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact (06) 216-2187
Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com
Cobblestones Museum: Daily 10am-4pm. Printing Works: Sat/Sun,
Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050.
Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. Call Ben [027] 892-0730.
Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403.
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Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.
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Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: greytownwoodsidetrailparkrun.co.nz/
0800 229 6757.
1-4pm. Cobblestones Museum, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call [06] 304-9687.
Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call Kirsten 399 1050. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10
AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928.
Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79, Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm.
Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Free support available across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.
Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830.
Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-5564.
Kids Song & Story: 9.30-10.30am, for preschool children and their caregivers, Epiphany Church hall, High St, Masterton. Call Anne Owen 377-4505.
Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email:
Martinborough Museum: Open Sat and Sun at No 7 The Square, 10.30am2.30pm. Donation/koha appreciated.
Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742.
the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.
Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek 5150 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264.
Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help 1.30-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.
Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton, no appointment necessary. Call [027] 245-2819.
GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.
Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton.
Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285.
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Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 3777019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528.
South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748.
Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.
Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.
Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208.
Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.
Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389.
Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505.
Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729.
Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401.
Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at
Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623.
Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531.
Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm.
Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Call
Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment.
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344-1073 or visit mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nzhttp:// Wairarapa Country Music Club: Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton, at 1.30pm. Call Pam 377-5141. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club:
Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing, based in Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316.
Events
Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.
Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association Croquet: 9am start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.
Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109.
Scrabble Club: 1-4pm in Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601 for venue details.
Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm.
Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon.
Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.
Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, from 1pm. 1pm, Petanque Club: 2pm, Wairarapa Bannister 10am-1pm Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255.
Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call 0800 373 646 for an appointment. Masterton: Citizens Advice, 10-noon.
Supportive Care Services: Free services for anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039.
Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433.
Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22.
Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm.
Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.
Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston.Email: farehamcreativespace.nzregistrations@ Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261.
Carrington Bowls & Croquet Club: 57 High Street [behind Carters]. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.
Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, next to Wairarapa Farmers Market, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand.
St Teresa’s School Spring Gala:Huge selection of plants, food, raffles, music, fudge, face painting, games and more, 11.30am-2.30pm, at St Teresa’s School, 63 Bell St, or opposite in the ANZAC Hall if raining.
Ruamahanga Cards 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton.
Fareham Creative Space: Open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston.Email: farehamcreativespace.nzregistrations@
Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.
Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109.
Aratoi: Masterton Museum: A Cabinet of Curiosities to July 2023; John Christeller: Shared Histories to Oct 16; Andrea Gardner: This is the rabbit hole to Oct 16; Wendy Bornholdt: Drawing on Resources to Oct 16.
Events
Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392.
Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528.
Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind
Wairarapa Services Club: Cards –500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.
names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458. Masterton
Seniornet Wairarapa: Computer/ cellphone help, 1-2.30pm, Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton. Call John [027] 383-5654.
Mon-Fri.
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Food Market: Food Trucks, 4.307.30pm outside the Masterton Town Hall, rain or shine.
Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Winter Bowls: 1pm. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Golf Croquet: 1.15pm start. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.
Wairarapa Farmers’ Market:9am1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton, under the grandstand and nearby redwood tree.
St, Masterton,
in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632 Rotary Sunday Market: 6.3011.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. To confirm time please call Gordon [027] 414-7433 or [027] 628-5889. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. SEPTEMBERMONDAY, 26 Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am MonFri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. CCS Disability Action
Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249.
The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate
Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office].
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Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994
Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554.
Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857.
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Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793.
Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.
Carterton District Historical Society: 150 High St North, Carterton. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021 or 379-5564.
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.
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: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 498-7261.
Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595.
Alcoholics Anonymous Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call
The Book Lovers Corner: 3.304.30pm on Arrow FM {92.7FM] and available online, arrowfm.co.nz/programmes/show/94/https://www.
Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.
Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222.
Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.
Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton.
South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: At a café in South Wairarapa, 10am. Call Kirsten 3991050.
Carterton Community Choir: 7.159pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Call [022] 373-4299.
GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.
Wai Word: Sue Orr in interview with Noelle McCarthy at 3pm, Carterton Event Centre foyer, Holloway St. Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa
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Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.
Office: 36
GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.
GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550.
Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St,
High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Association croquet,
Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: Free of charge for anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888.
Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.
the-book-lovers-corner-/ Men’s Group: Meet for support and friendship, at the Salvation Army Village, Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, 7-9pm.
Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, bowls roll up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call 377-5458.
[027] 57 9am [06] 222-4000. Farmers Market: Memorial Square, 9am-12.30pm. Call [027] 663-9011.’
Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214.
Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz
Wairarapa Cancer Society
KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.
Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556.
Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144.
Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.
Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019.
Winter Bowls: 1pm. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728.
or visit us at 340 Queen Street, Masterton.
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South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm.
Women’s Self Defence:With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.
Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton, open 1-4pm. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards –Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.
Carterton Cycle Group: An informal group of ‘leg power’ and e-power cyclists, from Belvedere Rd [weather permitting] for 20km or 40-60km rides. Call Irene [027] 634-9167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389.
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Carterton Senior Citizens: 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959.
Martinborough: St Andrew’s Church, 9.30-11am; Featherston: Featherston Community Centre, 1.30-3.30pm.
Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm.
Masterton Social Badminton Club: Chanel College gymnasium, Herbert St, enter through treelined entrance [by the bus stop], 7-9pm. Contact Melissa [027] 327-0505.
open
East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266.
Free Classes: Literacy, language and numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214.
Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm.
The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814.
Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: 57 High St [behind Carters], Carterton. Housie at 1pm. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-6728.
Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558.
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Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066.
Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066.
Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds.
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.
Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10.30am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376.
The following meetings will be held in late September/October.
Nomination forms are available from zion.hiona pa@gmail com Nominations must be received by 10 October 2022.
Agendas: The meeting agendas will be available for public inspection two days prior to the meeting at the Council’s Main Of ce Building, the Carterton Library and on the Council’s website.
Public Notices
Saturday October 15, 2022 at Mangakino School, Karamu Street, Mangakino The meetings will also be livestreamed Enquiries to Wairarapa Moana Office 4 Park Avenue, Masterton (06) 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 info@wairarapamoana org nz For more information call: 0800 53 00 00
CARTERTON DISTRICT MEETINGCOUNCILSCHEDULE.
Wairarapa Moana Incorporation and Wairarapa Moana Trust
Wednesday 26 October 2022
Wednesday 28 September 2022
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GENERAL MEETINGS
Extraordinary Audit and Risk Meeting 9:30 am
Inaugural Council Meeting 1:00 pm
Meeting location: The meetings will be at the Carterton Events Centre.
Thursday 29 September 2022
NoticePlaceToYour 06 370 6033
Attendance at meetings: Members of the public are welcome to attend the meetings, and a public forum is provided at the start of each meeting.
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Council Meetings – Late September/October 2022
Policy and Projects Committee 9:00 am
• Members of the public who wish to participate in a public forum must register their intention with the Democratic Services Of cer on 06 379 4030, or by email to demservices@cdc.govt. nz at least one full day before the meeting date.
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• You can attend the public section of Council and most committee meetings in person, or a live-streamed meeting using the Carterton District Council’s Facebook page @cartertondistrictcouncil. Meetings are also uploaded to YouTube within 24 hours of the meeting.
On Friday Wairarapa cruised into the fifthsixth playoff with a commanding 6-0 win over the NZ Defence Force, with four goals to Felicity “Fliss” Reidy and two to Charlize Baron.Although the team missed out on their ambition of playing for championship honours, coach Michael O’Connor was impressed with the players’ attitude and fortitude, given the disappointment of failing to make the top four.“The girls played some great hockey this week and did Wairarapa proud with their effort and commitment to give everything they had for every game,” O’Connor said.
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Raise Repair orders, purchase orders and other service information
Please send a handwritten cover letter along with your C.V. to: The Manager
This is an ideal chance to make a change in your life and try something different with a great company. If you are thinking of re joining the workforce or looking for extra hours this role may well
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The reading recovery positions are 0.5 FTE but extra hours are available by agreement. We are a growing school with an excellent reputation in the community. Not to o big, not too small, a little bit town, a little bit country. At Solway children and staff enjoy the best of both worlds.
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This role requires you to work within our Service Team, assisting with day to day Admin tasks and back up support to our Service Manager.
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“Fliss led the team well along with the leadership group of Michael [O’Connor], Brigette [Mossman] and Hannah Richardson all putting in a lot of work on and off the field to make it a very enjoyable week had by the whole team.”Wairarapa finished the tournament as second highest goal scorers with 16, including a tournament high 13 field goals, while Reidy finished as the highest individual goal scorer, having found the back of the net six times.Meanwhile, Dalefield had a strong presence in the Wellington side who were beaten 4-2 by Otago in the men’s tier oneOtagofinal.had a 4-0 lead midway through the third quarter, before goals to Dalefield’s Graeme Murrell and captain Dane Lett, both from penalty corners, closed the gap, but in the end it was too little, too late.
Prepare workshop jobs for invoicing, this includes taking the technicians story and typing it up in a format which is easy for the customer to understand, adding any materials which have been used and checking parts on the job repair order
Comprehensive farm experience would be beneficial along with suitable Tertiary Tqualifications.hisjobhasthe
Application details are available from principal@solway.school.nz or Contact the Principal, Mark Bridges on 06 3774850 Applications close on Friday 23rd September.
You will be required to:
Wairarapa Machinery Services based in Masterton offer high quality new and used farm machinery from a selection of manufacturers including John Deere, Lely, Origin Agroup, Duncan Ag and McIntosh Farm Machinery. We are looking to employ:
Closing date for applications 30th September 2022.
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suit you. We are looking foraPart Time & Casual On CallSchool Bus Drivers to cover runs in ThetheWairarapaarea:roleisdrivinga regular school run. Runs are in the morning and afternoons at normal school start and finish times during school terms. What you need: need: • Enjoy being with young people and have their safety and welfare at heart • A responsible and caring approach • Class 2 licence and a P endorsement (preferred) • or Full Class 1 (At least 2 years) and we will help you obtain your Class 2 and Pendorsement Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test and Police Vetting check. Apply today! Contact Geoffon027 205 6774or email Geoffrey.Hodgson@gobus.co.nz l MastertonMasterton l CartertonCarterton l FeatherstonFeatherston l PahiatuaPahiatua l EketahunaEketahuna Need staff!? Don’t delay, contact us today Buy two adverts in the Times-Age get a FREE advert in the Midweek 06 378 9999 Option 2 or email classads@age.co.nz MAKE SOME MONEY Advertise a Garage Sale! 06PHONE3706033 Felicity Reidy holds o˜ the Northland defence. Reidy was the tournament’s top goal PHOTO/SUPPLIEDscorer.
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Prepare invoices after job completion and Hoursinvoiceare flexible although a minimum of 20hrs per week. To be discussed with the suitable applicant.
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We have had a full time position become available for a store person at our Carterton branch, with an immediate start date. A suitable candidate would be an honest , enthusiastic person with an outgoing personality who is able to work well within a team or on their own. Accurate paperwork entry is a must. The candidate is also required to lift a maximum of 25kg and there is weekend work involved.
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possib ility of multiple career options within the business. These include (but are not limited to) Administration, Animal Technician and Field Representative.
The win went some way to make up for missing out on the top four with a gutwrenching shootout loss in pool play to eventual champions Southland.
On occasion you will be required to cover our Service Manager role, this includes: Talk to customers in person or via phone and email to book in their jobs
Direct all applications for the above positions to tony@waimach.co.nz or drop your CV into 315 High Street, Solway, Masterton.
Applications close 5pm, Friday 23rd September 2022
School Bus Drivers
Solway Primary School has several fixed term and permanent full time teaching positions in 2023 for caring and creative professionals.
These roles are available throughout the school. We also have the need of eith er an experienced reading recovery teacher or someone willing to be trained for this role.
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Maddie Taylor and Abby Crawley to wrap up a convincing victory.
“We’ve got three games left and they’re all games we can win against sides that are beatable so we’ve just got to stay together.
a seriously good South Canterbury outfit.
That’s all it took for the unbeaten championship favourites to run in their first two tries – to
A record score against looked likely when outstanding firstfive Sam Briggs cruised
second-five Ramuwai Sainivalati from a quick tap penalty close to the line, and the second to big No 8 Siu Kakala almost immediately from theTherestart. home side struggled to get their hands on the ball for long periods and when they did, a handling error or breakdown infringement, an aspect where referee Maggie Cogger-Orr was particularly attentive, gifted more possession to South Canterbury, who profited by scoring
they’re a quality side, and they make our big boys look“Oncetiny. we get on the front foot we showed with that try in the first half we scored we can be hard to stop if we get enough pill, but as soon as it was turned over they just capitalised on our little mistakes.”Tupou Lea’aemanu, who started at blindside flank and moved into prop after the loss of Tolu Fahamokioa and Doug Juszcyk, both with what looked like serious leg
“Giving away 40-odd points in that first half it’s hard to come back from, and we could have fallen over in that second half but we stood up and scored a couple of tries and the boys never stopped trying and I suppose that’s all you can ask,” Pickering said.
The first was a brilliant individual effort by replacement first-five Aidan Champion, who grubber-kicked through the defence, regathered and ran 20m to score, and the second was with a minute left when
injuries, was the best on the park for the home side with outstanding defence and some huge carries.
It took just five minutes for South Canterbury to signal that Saturday would be a long day at the office for Farriers Wairarapa-Bush in their Heartland Championship match at Trust House Memorial Park.
Big hooker Sam Siaosi was also a strong carrier, while winger Tristan Flutey threatened with his limitedDespiteopportunities.theopennature of the game it was riddled with penalties. CoggerOrr, who was officiating in her first men’s firstclass match, dished out close to 30 penalties, heavily in favour of South Canterbury, and many blown very quickly at the
breakdown, frustrating the small Wai-Bushcrowd.finish the season with away games to West Coast, and East Coast, which will double as a challenge for the Bill Osborne Taonga, and a home game against Buller, and Pickering said the team are determined to show some pride and finish on a high.
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There was still time for Wai-Bush to salvage a bonus point for scoring four tries, but South Canterbury won possession from the kick off and had the final say with Dan Patterson diving over for their 11th try.Wai-Bush captain Daryl Pickering was philosophical about the result, but praised his team’s resolve against
Wai-Bush outclassed
replacement halfback Sam Walton-Sexton dived over from a ruck close to the line.
through a tiring defence two minutes into the secondCredithalf.though to WaiBush, who never gave up and worked hard on defence to restrict the visitors to only three more tries, as well as scoring two of their own.
“There are a few more
four more tries for a 40-0 lead.Wai-Bush looked good when they did manage to retain possession, and they finally got some reward when hardworking flanker Jared Hawkins crashed over near the posts, only for fullback Liueli Simote to stroll through a gaping hole in defence for South Canterbury’s seventh try on the stroke of halftime.
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Although the scoreline was one of the biggest conceded by Wai-Bush, it is not a record, falling short of the 79-7 hiding to Whanganui in 2017. Wai-Bush remain rooted to the bottom of the table on two points, with their next game against the only other winless side, West Coast, on Saturday in Greymouth.
injuries this week and that’s probably not going to help the depth of our squad but we’ll turn up next week and go again.”
“They’re obviously the firm favourites for a reason and from what we’ve come up against they’re a step ahead of everyone else, and yes
