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Recipe for success Home owner at 19, business owner at 25 Emily Ireland William Keedwell has achieved quite a few big milestones in his 25 years. He bought a house at 19, bought another at 24, and just last month, bought a pizza shop in Masterton. William, a former staff member of Hell Pizza, is still getting his head around the fact that he now owns the joint and is the boss of eight staff. He puts his success down to hard work, a little bit of luck, and “taking opportunities that come your way”. “I’ve been working since I was 11,” William said – his first job was at Chopsticks, a fish and chips shop in Carterton. When he was 18, he started working for Hell Pizza and, within the three years he was there, had worked his way up to a manager role. “That was as far as I could go, so I left at the start of 2014 to go and work for Chorus.” He did an apprenticeship with them, working minimum wage, but was made redundant the week

he graduated from his apprenticeship. “So then I came back here [to Hell Pizza]. Before long, he was putting a plan together to buy it. When asked whether he ever thought he would be

the owner of a business at 25, William said his parents had an inkling from a young age that he would go far in business. “When I was working at the ﬁsh and chips shop, they would say, oh you’ll own this one day.

“Or when I was working at Hells, they said, oh you’ll own this one day. “I guess that day has come sooner rather than later.” He oﬃcially bought the franchise on July 11. “I’ve always had the

drive to have a career and have money behind me,” William said. “Buying a house at 19 and making money off that and buying another house at 24 . . . all that stuff puts equity behind me so I can buy a place like this.” He said following the purchase he had been working 10am until 10pm each day to get his head around all the paperwork, administration, and the day-to-day workings of the business. “I haven’t had a day off or lunch break in the past 30 days – I work every day, 10am until 10pm. “But that should settle down in a couple of months . . . there were no shocks or surprises or anything like that.” He said he was “really proud” of the staff – “they all want to work really hard to be the best they can be”. William jokingly said he was “annoyed” because even at the age of 25, he was still not the youngest owner of a Hell Pizza franchise – “they have

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Barack Obama, 20, who is likely to be the oldest horse in an international race next month, will not be returning home to Wairarapa. Full story P39.

The Warehouse Masterton staff donated $1000 of clothing to Wairarapa Rape and sexual abuse collective which provides an around the clock free and confidential victim support service.

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Wairarapa College students are “getting their head in the game” with their production of High School musical, kicking off today. Full story P34.

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Masterton Foodbank are giving out 300 parcels a month, compared to an average of 170 a month in 2015.

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The Trust House Recreation Centre will be full of boxing fans on September 1, raising awareness of the mental health battle many New Zealanders face each day. Full story P4.

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YETE: Work experience galore Sally Heming Wairarapa businesses have plenty of places to offer young people experience, but finding the potential workers is an issue. Josie Whaanga is responsible for finding them. She is project lead for Youth in Education Training or Employment Community Partnership (YETE), and says they currently have more work experience and volunteer opportunities than candidates to fill them. The businesses work in partnership with YETE to support students gaining skills and experience in the workplace which then increases their likelihood of gaining permanent employment. Statistics New Zealand says one in eight young people under the age of 25 is not earning or learning. Nationally the number of young people between the ages of 15 and 25 not in employment, education or training (NEET) has risen since December. The 2015 data from Statistics New Zealand show both Masterton and Tararua Districts

have between 15 and 19.9 per cent of young people aged 15–25 who fit NEET criteria, and Carterton and South Wairarapa Districts have 10–14 per cent. Josie says YETE has to be a detective. “We are hunting for them everywhere, but not every unemployed young person is in school, or registered with WINZ,” she said. “A lot of young people don’t sign up for the dole because they’re afraid of being stuck there for life. “We have to find them, so we talk to the community, the youth groups, churches, sports clubs. “We talk to families.” The Statistics New Zealand report on rates of young men and women not earning or learning converge released on May 2 shows the seasonally adjusted rate has increased from 11.8 per cent in December 2017 to 12.4 per cent in March this year. Statistics New Zealand labour market manager Sean Broughton said education and skills training for young adults are critical steps to help set them up for working life.

Josie Whaanga, project lead for Youth in Education Training or Employment Community Partnership (YETE). PHOTO/SALLY HEMING

He said the NEET rate was important because it showed decision-makers how many young people may be getting left behind on the path to a better job and a better life. Figures also show that,

for the first time since 2004, the gender gap between young men and young women has almost disappeared. YETE is made up of Wairarapa principals, careers people from

schools, WINZ, Careers NZ, the Ministry of Education, councillors, tertiary providers, and Wairarapa employers. Josie said Wairarapa was really good at finding its own solutions.

Tribute to Nanny Lou unveiled Emily Ireland South End School in Carterton has paid tribute to arguably their biggest supporter, Roena Louise Cook, with a tukutuku panel. The panel, which was unveiled at the school last week, was created in memory of their number one fan, affectionately known as Nanny Lou, or Aunty Lou in the wider Wairarapa community. Nanny Lou died, aged 85, at the end of April this year after dedicating her life to helping others and bringing the community closer together. The panel features poutama, representing the stairway to higher

education, as well as te manawa (the heart), inspired by Nanny Lou’s marae responsibilities and support, and also white feathers at the top to represent her status in the community. South End School principal Clare Crawford said Nanny Lou was involved in the Carterton school community “over many years”. “She was always supportive in cultural matters that reflected the feeling and kaupapa of tamariki, and whanau.” South End School kaiawhena (helper) Tina Rahui said Nanny Lou particularly enjoyed watching the school children perform kapa haka

– “it always put a smile on her face, and I just know her heart was always with the students”. The colours in the tukutuku are black and white, “symbolic of the treasured Huia bird”, and purple, “Nanny Lou’s favourite colour”. Gavin Rangi, who was raised by Nanny Lou and attended South End School, did the honours of unveiling the panel. He said it was very special coming back to the school, and he was glad to see Nanny Lou’s contributions to the school were cherished. “South End School always had a special place in her heart,” he said.

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There was, prior to YETE, no sole agency fully responsible for closing the gap between what happens to young people when they leave school and the next steps in their lives. “All three councils support YETE both financially and with young person placements,” Josie said. “YETE is the Wairarapa’s one stop shop for creating relationships between businesses and NEET young people.” YETE runs workshops and training sessions for businesses, teaching them how to relate to young people, and working with schools and tertiary education providers to ensure students are learning the skills needed for employment. “This includes work experience and volunteer placements, and Wairarapa businesses are really supporting the initiative, so much so that we need more NEET young people to fill the positions available.” • For more information about YETE, visit www. yete.nz.

25-year-old does well in business Continued from page 1

A tukutuku panel was unveiled at South End School in Carterton on Thursday, in memory of Aunty/Nanny Lou Cook. Pictured are Gavin Rangi, his wife Wendy, and daughter Jaimee. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

a young owner down in Christchurch”. “But I do think, well if I have done all this by the age of 25, what is going to happen by the time I’m 30?” William said he was Continued on page 3 looking forward to offering a great service to Wairarapa people and encouraged people to come in to say hello. Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson said success stories like William’s were “fantastic” for Masterton, “and especially for our

young people growing up and living here”. “We do often hear of young people moving away from the regions to the larger towns or cities to go to university or for a different lifestyle. “Some of that trend is changing with people staying here and thriving in what is currently a booming economy, but others are also making an active decision to move to Masterton – it’s a great place to raise a family with great schools and sport facilities.” “I’m sure William is going to do very well.”

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Fighting for mental wellbeing The Trust House Recreation Centre will be full of boxing fans on September 1, raising awareness of the mental health battle many New Zealanders face each day. The Muay Thai boxing event, Hands of Hope Fight Night, is hosted by Fortitude gym, and is a fundraiser for The Key to Life Charitable Trust. The Trust aims to change the way New Zealanders feel, think, talk, act and behave in relation to suicide and mental health. While some may think the Key to Life Charitable Trust is a strange choice of charity for a boxing night, Carterton fighter MarieClaire says it couldn’t be more perfect. She’s one of 20 fighters who will find themselves in the ring for the first “and maybe the last” time having completed 10 weeks of intense ‘zero to

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hero’ training with The Fortitude Gym. “I always wondered about the irony of

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Emily Ireland Carter Court rest home in Carterton provides hospitallevel care for many of its residents. And so, a recent donation of two hospital beds, valued at $2000 each, was welcomed by manager Rae Andrews. The beds, donated by Greytown St Marks Masonic Lodge, were dropped oﬀ to the facility last Thursday,

seen in by the Masonic Lodge’s treasurer Gordon Reid, secretary Doug Johnston, and master Ross Wither. Gordon, who is also the Freemasons charity ﬁeld oﬃcer said half the money for the project was raised by the Greytown lodge, and the other half was subsidised by the larger organisation’s charity branch. Rae said she appreciated

raising awareness for mental health by hitting someone,” she said. “But the process we’ve

gone through has made it all make sense.” The training has focussed heavily on

ensuring the fighters are physically prepared for the 3 x 2-minute bouts – the gym along with Daniel Miller and the Young Citizens Boxing club are providing regular coaching, fitness, and sparring sessions – but the parallel journey of mental preparation has been the revelation, according to many in the team. When the coach asks for “heart” in the last 20 seconds of a round, that’s when the mental and physical connection has to happen, when a fighter’s mental toughness, determination and sheer willpower aim to fill any physical gaps in ability. “It’s that awareness of how they’re feeling, how they want to behave, how to channel positive energy, how to rely on their own skills and be confident that makes boxing the perfect vehicle

for highlighting that we need to focus on mental health to perform at our best. “Not just in the ring.” As coach and event promoter, Zane Hopman says: “It’s more than just training people and putting out strong athletes – we want to make good, positive change in what is a nationwide epidemic.” • Ticket prices and other information about the event and the training options at the gym can be found on The Fortitude Gym Facebook page. • Tickets can be purchased at www. theonlinepaymentcompany.com/hoh/event/ hands-of-hope. • The ﬁrst 50 Midweek readers that sign up with the code HOH2018 will get a discount.

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Greytown Masonic Lodge have donated two hospital beds and mattresses to Carter Court rest home in Carterton. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

the donation to Carter Court as it was “a lot of money, and it saves us buying them”. “We have people coming in with much higher needs now,” she said. “We now provide hospital level care, and very slowly, we have built up our number of hospital beds. “We are very grateful and are so reliant on goodwill like this.”

Parents of Wairarapa college students got an opportunity last week to see the organisations available to support their teens into further education or employment. Youth in Education Training or Employment (YETE) hosted the evening last Wednesday to encourage parents to get involved in helping their students make positive decisions about their futures. Representatives from tertiary organisations explained to groups of parents the options available to students. My Blueprint – an educational management app for students was demonstrated to parents by developer, Ian Callagher. Dress for Success explained how they help students with guidance about wardrobe for

Andrew Graham talking to Josh Williams. PHOTO/SALLY HEMING

interviews and work places. “Earn and Learn” was explained by Josh Williams, Chief Executive of Industry Training Federation. He gave examples of how young people undertaking apprenticeships were getting their careers established while still learning.

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Parents Andrew and Tracy Graham attended so they could find out more about the options available to their teenagers “We want find out how to best help our kids”, Andrew said. They said they left with different thinking to what they came in with and that the evening was “really helpful”.

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6 Wairarapa Midweek Local News Wednesday, August 22, 2018 THE DAY JACINDA ARDERN CAME TO TOWN

PM’s charisma travels region Elisa Vorster and Cal Roberts Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s first official visit to Wairarapa last week brought with it promises of good news for the region, although she kept ‘mum’ about what that news would be. But her first visit to a region since returning from maternity leave wasn’t about heavy policy issues – it was filled with babies, a ribbon cutting, and selfies, showing Ardern’s charisma had followed her over the hill. She made appearances at Breadcraft, the Wairarapa Intergenerational Playgroup and the Labour Party office in Masterton before attending a high tea for the launch of the Digital Seniors programme at the Copthorne Hotel. She chatted to anyone who approached, despite the risk of missing a flight later in the day, and was also happy to chat about daughter, Neve, who didn’t make the trip — no doubt disappointing many. Ardern admitted she was lucky to have her baby nearby while she worked, but felt she was no different from other working mothers.

Mila Te Whare-Manson gets a shot to remember with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, as Sam Graham looks on. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

“I’m just juggling the way everyone else does really,” she said. She was clued up on the region’s housing and transport issues, and a key element of the visit was obviously to build up the stocks of Labour list MP Kieran McAnulty even though the next general election is two years away. “I consider Kieran

to be one of our key voices in provincial New Zealand when it comes to transport and housing issues, but also on behalf of our food producers and manufacturers,” she said. She empathised with the region’s ongoing rail issues, saying she understood the importance of not being cut oﬀ from the capital, but gave no indication of when

there would be a resolution. “I grew up in a small town and I remember we had one bus per day, so when you have these conversations about public transport it often doesn’t take into account the realities for our rural communities – I’m very mindful of that. “It does come down to whether or not the resources are made

available and there was in our view not enough funding available. “That’s why we made those changes to the government policy statement and put real emphasis to allow for that extra funding so some of these decisions are made by others, but we set the direction.” She indicated there

was some progress being made on the possibility of government investment into social housing, such as Trust House housing, seemingly surprising even McAnulty. “I also think there’s a lot of discussion around housing issues centred on our cities, but this is not an issue limited to just cities – we need to make sure we have community and public housing across the country. “Kieran’s an advocate for that as well and we’ll have good news in that space quite soon.” She wouldn’t reveal further speciﬁcs on the housing front, only reiterating with a smile that the region would have news “soon”. After putting up with a few jokes, McAnulty felt inclined to say something when Ardern mentioned the state of parliamentary transport in Wairarapa – his well-worn Ute. “He’s been driving me in his Ute which doesn’t have a window at the back,” she said, raising concerns about getting a warrant of ﬁtness next time it was due. McAnulty took it on the chin. “Some people just don’t appreciate a good Ute – and what use is that cab window anyway?”

Connecting all generations Hayley Gastmeier From brand new babies to people very old – all ages got to mix with a special guest at last week’s Wairarapa Intergenerational Playgroup in Masterton. Mums, dads, babies, and senior citizens mingled with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern at the Glenwood Masonic Hospital for morning tea. Ardern made her way around the group, admiring the young ones and chatting with their respective parents. Carterton’s Hannah

Davies was there with her six-month-old daughter Hermione. “It’s really exciting to have the prime minister here. “I’m quite proud that she’s our prime minister – that we’ve got a woman who is also a new mother,” Davies said. “She’s doing amazing things for womankind and for mothers. “She’s a realistic working mum type prime minister and I think it’s great for the country.” Wairarapa Masonic Village resident Betty McAnulty, Labour list MP Kieran McAnulty’s

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern cutting the ribbon to launch new equipment at Breadcraft last week. PHOTO/LUCIA ZANMONTI PHOTOGRAPHY

Golden years celebrated Pam Graham There were lots of laughs and nice touches when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern opened Breadcraft’s new tortilla manufacturing plant with a pair of golden shears last week. She cut the ribbon after earlier observing that during last year’s election campaign, the number of toasted sandwiches she was eating reached a peak, and a wrap was a much more sophisticated alternative meal. Breadcraft chief executive Phil Holden also referred to the 2017 general election, saying that his two daughters were wondering what the fuss was about on election day. After a serious conversation about democracy, they said, “Mum and Dad, don’t vote for Donald Trump, vote for Jacinda, she’s cool”. John Cockburn, a third generation of his family at the firm, also gave a speech

I can tell you this prime minister, there is no shortage of confidence in this business, in this room and in this region. with many lovely touches, while noting Ardern was the third prime minister to visit the company and “Labour is trailing two-toone at this point”. The opening was attended by Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson, who on behalf of the people of Masterton District made a $150 donation to KidsCan in the name of the prime minister’s daughter, Neve Te Aroha Ardern Gayford. Carterton Mayor John Booth, South Wairarapa Mayor Viv Napier, Wairarapa MP Alastair Scott, and Labour list MP Kieran McAnulty were all there, along with former and current staff in a room full of more than a hundred people. Holden said being in business for 75 years came down to “love of the region,

the love of the people, the love of the business”. “In other simple words, they care, and they have put their heart and soul into this place.” He said the day was about past generations, the current generation and the future. “It’s about family.” He had a swipe at the issue of low business confidence with a Labourled government in power. “I can tell you this prime minister, there is no shortage of confidence in this business, in this room and in this region,” Holden said. Ardern said she had a “snoop” around the company’s website and was impressed by its record in innovation and its connections with the community. “The future of our

economy isn’t and shouldn’t be based on migration and selling houses to each other. “Because actually that is not all we want to be known for.” “Our economy is going to be built on the back of innovation. “I wanted to say thank you for being a company New Zealand can be proud of.” Cockburn said Breadcraft wanted to maintain its position in the community as well as make “some dough”. There were seven staff who had worked there for more than 25 years, and the 120-strong staff had an average tenure of more than nine years. He asked and answered the rhetorical question: How will the company reach 100 years of existence? “I think we just have to continually do better today than we did yesterday.”

Thirteen-year-old Meg Hunter and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern bonded last Thursday morning over their shared love of debating. The Kuranui College student was delighted to talk with Ardern over a cup of tea at Labour list MP Kieran McAnulty’s Masterton office. “I told her I want to get into politics,” Meg said. She had taken the morning off school for the event and was a little nervous about meeting a VIP. That feeling quickly dissolved. “You feel equal to her,” Meg said. “She’s down to earth and you just feel really comfortable talking to her.” McAnulty said the small gathering was an opportunity for some Labour members and supporters to share a “nice casual cuppa” with the PM. He said gifts for baby Neve had been flowing in from locals, including some mustard leather booties made by Wairarapa’s Anya Ogden.

He was stoked Ardern had chosen Wairarapa as her first regional visit after returning from maternity leave. “Jacinda has said this is the seat we’re going to target next election – I’m quite humbled by that, it’s a vote of confidence.” Alix Cooper, of Masterton, had her shih tzu Pepsi with her, and she asked Ardern whether she’d consider getting a little dog for Neve. The PM responded by saying her partner, Clarke Gayford, was keen on getting a bigger dog like a huntaway to join him on his fishing trips. Ardern said McAnulty was a wonderful representative for Wairarapa who had “proven his value very quickly” in parliament. “I’m looking forward to you holding this seat,” she said, though he will obviously have to win it first. Onlookers had their phones ready to snap away as Ardern left the Queen St office and jumped into McAnulty’s less-thanluxurious Ute to be taken to her next appointment on a busy morning. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Kuranui College’s Meg Hunter, 13, at the Masterton Labour office. PHOTO/ SUPPLIED

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Localism a hot topic at Wairarapa event Last week 150 people gathered in Carterton Events to listen to Dr Oliver Hartwich (New Zealand Initiative), Dr David Vogelsanger (Swiss Ambassador to New Zealand) and Malcolm Alexander (CEO of Local Government New Zealand) present “Power to the People – Localism for the Wairarapa” Last year grassroots group Wairarapa Voice, took the stand against amalgamation of the three Wairarapa Councils as they felt that a far more “localist” approach for governance was a better model for more community control based on a bottom-up approach rather than the top down approach of New Zealand’s centralist governance structures. Oliver Harwich describes localism as “about trusting the local community to make their own decisions instead of waiting for a Central Government bureaucracy to make it for them” “It’s about ensuring that central and local government participate together to create prosperity and opportunity

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for all people in all communities.” Jill Greathead coordinator of Power to the People said, “having heard how localism works in a country like Switzerland means that we know there is a localist model that works”. “A localist in New Zealand will be very different as we ensure that our culture with Maori, European and many other nationalities will bring a modern and fresh approach. “I feel that Oliver

Hartwich and David Vogelsanger have been our catalyst and given us a baton to take this idea forward to help Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) launch their localism project with examples of localist projects that already exist in the Wairarapa.” Local Government New Zealand plan to create a reference group to review evidence for localism and prepare options for consideration followed by a Localism Symposium next year.

In 2020, they plan to promote public conversation on localism with an advocacy campaign throughout New Zealand. For those who did not attend ‘Power to the People’ you can watch it on Wairarapa TV’s YouTube channel and Facebook page. • For more information, call Jill Greathead, Wairarapa Voice Event Coordinator on 0274 884 376 or jillgreathead@gmail.com.

New Zealand Pacific Studio, the artist residency at Mount Bruce is hosting the opening night of the International Film Festival in Masterton at Regent 3 Cinemas on Wednesday August 29. Money raised at the fundraiser will support the unique work of New Zealand Pacific Studio (NZPS) – the only artists’ residency in the country offering both New Zealand and overseas artists a place for intensive creative work in an inspiring environment. The opening night film, Leave No Trace, has been gathering plaudits around the world. As one review says: “Leave No Trace tells an equally heart-warming and heart-breaking story of the unconditional love shared between father and

daughter . . . A profound story about love, family, loyalty, understanding, and compassion.” The Guardian said: “Debra Granik is the exceptional film-maker who directed Winter’s Bone in 2010, launching the career of Jennifer Lawrence, and now she returns with this deeply intelligent, complex, finely tuned and observed movie . . .” Of special interest, the film stars young Wellington actress Thomasin Harcourt, daughter of Miranda and granddaughter of Dame Kate Harcourt. • The film opening at 8pm at Regent 3 Cinemas on August 29 is preceded by wine, nibbles and music from 7.15pm. • Tickets are available at Regent 3 Cinemas or by phoning 377 1359.

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I was visiting a friend at Masterton Hospital last week, and she was lucky enough to have a beautiful view out her window of a garden planted in Magnolias which were starting to bloom. It got me thinking how lucky people are to have a view such from their homes! If you don’t have that luxury, then come and see us at GardenBarn because we have a great range, some of which will be blooming soon! When deciding which Magnolia to plant, it’s important to keep in mind the height which the tree will eventually grow to . . . you don’t want to get it wrong and years down the track have to cut it down because it’s going to bang into the powerlines. The

trees are clearly labelled – but please remember, these sizes are a guideline only, it can differ depending on location, care etc.

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- a light mulching after planting helps achieve good results. If the drainage is not too good then plant in a slightly raised bed and dig in some gypsum at planting.

FEEDING & WATERING It’s very important that the plant doesn’t get too dry, especially in the first year while it’s still settling in. A light mulch will help with this. Magnolias aren’t big feeders but we recommend feeding with ican Slow Food at planting time – this will give them a good start and you won’t have to worry about feeding for a couple of years.

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Social media an animal farm Comment

Mike Osborne I do a bit of social media. I’m not a big poster, more of a lurker. Social media has quite a low signal-to-noise ratio but there are enough gems to keep me coming back. It’s hard to be sure but it seems that recently the voices are becoming more certain, more shrill, especially in matters political. It can sound like this: all righties are rightwing nutjobs – all lefties are leftwing nutjobs – all people in the centre are centrist nutjobs – moo – blowhard vegetarians it’s the beans fault holierthan-thou vegans – bacon bacon bacon – carnivores 14.7 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions – oink fake news – gobble fact – Labourites are welfare bludgers or belong to a trade union – that’s idiotic moo – Nationalites are selfish entitled born to rule types who dragged themselves up by their own efforts or were born lucky – what a load of dribble (it’s drivel!) – Greenies’ whacky ideas

are hopelessly impractical or adopted by the two main parties – tbh that’s the stupidest thing I ever heard baa – ad hominem gobble oink baa did you really vote for them? unquacking believable – climate change deniers gobble gobble fossil fuel lobby – cluck me! you serious hoot – climate alarmists baa gullible socialists oink Chicken Littles heehaw one-world government – quack – anti-fluoride anti-science, pro-fluoride proof that fluoride rots the cock a doodle baa Millennials – tell me about it – oink euthanasia cluck – the heartless pro-choice oink promiscuous cluck no morals – you moron moo – pro-lifers baa cruel oink – Treaty cluck oink baa immigration ribbit politically correct cluck free speech moo libtards cluck oink heehaw choice rights oink – Fascists! Commies! – gobble gobble I’m right and you’re wrong so quack the shut up. The bleating and braying continue unabated and on

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some pages the bile and vitriol alarm me. What rankles is the frequent lack of respect that people accord to people with differing views. Would the same things be said face to face?

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We may not be able to stand the opposite view but we are all part of our community and have to work out a way of getting on. Deep schisms and warring factions isn’t much of a future to look

forward to. Writer Rebecca West said, “There is no such thing as conversation. It is an illusion. There are intersecting monologues, that is all.” That seems true of ‘social’ media.

We can strongly disagree on critical matters, but can we please do it with kindness and respect? Remember, shock horror, that despite our certainty, our strongly espoused beliefs might just be a load of codswallop.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, August 22, 2018 EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Spread the success Piece of mind

Opinion

Emily Ireland Nothing makes me happier than seeing young people succeed. It’s a breath of fresh air from the narrative of what young people supposedly get up to in Wairarapa, which according to a lot of people “isn’t much at all”. On the contrary, Wairarapa is brimming with young people who have an entrepreneurial spirit or a drive to work their way up to the top. You just don’t see much of it because they’re busy doing the work to get themselves to where they want to be. To have bought two houses and a business by the age of 25, like William Keedwell, is the cream of the crop in Wairarapa. But there’s also young people in managerial roles around the region, young people starting up their own businesses, and young people proving in general

that age is not a limitation on what you can achieve in your career. As a journalist, I can’t wait to see the results from our most recent Census, but for the time being, I’m going to have to harp on about information from 2013 data. According to the 2013 Census, in Wairarapa there were three people between the ages of 15 and 19, earning between more than $100,000 a year. Between the ages of 20 and 24, there were six people earning more than $100,000, and between the ages of 25 to 29, there were 21 people earning that. I would be interested to know how those figures have changed over the past five years. As William said, success can be attributed to a few things, but regardless of who you talk to, the

message remains the same, or very similar: success is the result of a lot of hard work, a little bit of luck, and making the most of opportunities that come your way. It’s important that as a community we recognise the successes of young people and nurture the talents and aspirations in our children to continue them down the right track. And it’s important for successful young people to share their stories, talk about their passions, and network with other Wairarapa people to keep the good times rolling for everyone. There’s a group in Wairarapa that actively encourages the networking of young professionals – Wairarapa Young Professionals. The group, which you can find on Facebook by searching Wairarapa Young Professionals, meets each fortnight for a casual catch up. They are meeting tonight at Balter Bar in Carterton at 7:30pm.

The Wairarapa Midweek is subject to New Zealand Media Council procedures. A complaint must first be directed in writing to the editor’s email address. If not satisfied with the response, the complaint may be referred to the Media Council P.O Box 10-879, Wellington 6143. Or use the online complaint form at www. presscouncil.org.nz. Please include copies of the article and all correspondence with the publication.

Have you got a photo you want to share with Wairarapa? Whether it’s a reader photo, a cutie, or a snap of you with your Midweek, email it to midweek@age.co.nz with ‘Midweek Photo’ in the subject line, and it could be featured in this segment.

WHERE IN THE WORLD

Forty-four hours from the Dragon Inn, Featherston, to Hydra island, Greece! Dragon Inn owner Jo Howard is pictured, taken by Mike Howard, co-owner, doing the “donkey” work. There are no cars on this island, so the only transport is horse-power. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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STREET TALK

Taking part in the Rimutaka Re-enactment march over the Rimutaka Hill from Featherston to Kaitoke was a proud achievement for some in 2015. PHOTO/FILE

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LETTERS

Adele Pentony-Graham When I got an Award in 2014 in Carterton for my researches into early Settlers, part of the Charles Rooking Carter Awards.

Federation Best Actor Award for playing McMurphy in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with the Front Page Theatre Company.

Brendon Corlett Brendon Corlett When i passed my restricted licence last year and when onto pass my full licence this year..

Bob Pringle I took the bus back from Marty after too many wines at Toast .. I’d never driven a bus before.

Jean Cretney I took part in the Rimutaka Re-enactment March in 2015. Graeme Burnard When I won a Theatre

Jason Ireland Marrying Emily Ireland. Emma Ayling I was awarded my Makoura College Makoura Award for Outstanding Leadership and Contribution to the

college, 2004-2008. Proud mum, sister and my late grandma nearly in tears as was I almost. Kapa haka boys performed the Haka for me too. Was a great unexpected privilege. Katey Kamar When I gave birth to my beautiful children. Miriam Coulter Giving up smoking . . . and staying oﬀ it (10 years now). Kim Rose Powers Proving doctors wrong with being able to walk again after a near fatal car

accident which caused an acquired brain injury!

Ashleigh Bowman Marrying and starting a family with my husband.

You may share your opinion in print and online. To comment online, message our Facebook page and feel free to comment on any of the stories. Please email letters to midweek@age.co.nz or post to Wairarapa Midweek letters, P.O. Box 445, Masterton. Include name, address and phone number. Noms de plume are not accepted. Letters may be edited for space and clarity.

Elaine Leggott I was given Grandchildren. I love them to the moon and back. Douglas Gardner Leading the 2011 Masterton Athletic team to winning the Knockout Cup on home soil at the home of Wairarapa Football, Hullena Park.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, August 22, 2018 ARATOI KEEPERS

KITTYCAT REHOMING Meet Layla, a beautiful 6-yearold torti/tabby cross. The lovely Layla has to find a new forever home. Could this be with you? Layla is a very loving kitty and she likes to talk – and smooch! She also loves to be brushed. So if you fancy sharing your life with a talkative kitty who likes lots of attention, Layla is the girl for you! Layla isn’t that keen on other cats, so she’d need to be the only kitty in the household. Layla has been vet checked, desexed, tested negative for FIV and vaccinated and is up to date with flea/worm treatment. Her adoption fee is $90. If you’re interested in Layla, please call Lee at KittyCat Rehoming on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail.com • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust no.CC54963 that works across the Wairarapa to find loving homes for stray and abandoned cats and assists owners in difficult circumstances to rehome their cats. • Their Facebook page has been unpublished by Facebook. They hope to have it up and running again soon.

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Tuku tuku This tukutuku is one of six panels presented as a gift for the museum in 2002. The taonga is currently on display in the Nga Aho Raranga exhibition, featuring textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection. The tukutuku were made by groups including the Maori Women’s Welfare league, Papauma weavers, and Wahi Reka Kohanga Reo. If you have a record of the stories represented in the panel, please contact Aratoi, which is open daily.

INTERNATIONALLY SPEAKING

Professor Paul Morris. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

At the next meeting of the Wairarapa branch of the Institute of International Aﬀairs, on Thursday August 30, Professor Paul Morris will discuss ‘Religion in the World Today: Transitions, Transformations and Tensions’. Paul Morris will look at religious change in New Zealand in the context of global religious transformations. “Key factors that impact on religious belief and behaviour,” he says, ”are fertility, gender, mobility, migration and cultural and social change.” Professor Morris will look at the signiﬁcant tensions between major religions, within particular religions and between religion and ‘secular’ culture. Firstly, he will discuss the tensions between Christianity and Islam.

Then he will focus on the conflict between Sunni and Shia Islam, and between liberal and conservative forms of Christianity. He will also look at the moral debates such as free speech and hate speech; religion in the public sphere; the meanings of ‘secularism’; democracy and religion; religion and international affairs. Finally, Paul Morris will offer some suggestions about how the world might look religiously in 2050. Paul Morris is Professor of Religious Studies at Victoria University of Wellington where he holds the UNESCO Chair in Interreligious Understanding and Relations in New Zealand and the Pacific. He teaches courses on death, evil, and contemporary religions,

and has published on religion and culture, religion and politics, religious change in the Paciﬁc, and religion in New Zealand. His current research includes a study of religion and cosmopolitanism; an exploration of evil and religion; and the intersection of religion and ethnicity. The meeting will be held in Masterton, at 8pm on Thursday, August 30 in the Seminar Room, Wairarapa Sports House, corner Chapel and Jackson Streets. All welcome. Visitors: $5 door charge. Tea and coﬀee will be served from 7.30pm. • For more information contact secretary Aileen Weston, phone: (06) 372 5741, email: aileen. weston@orcon.net.nz

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The International Space Station (ISS) does a couple of turns for us this week. The ISS is visible more often than this, but we are going to have particularly bright passages of it on Saturday and Sunday evenings. Since it is only visible via reﬂected light from the sun, its brightness depends on how much of the space station’s reﬂective surfaces are catching the sun. On those evenings, ISS is expected to shine with magnitudes -3.6 and -3.7 respectively. That probably means very little to most people, but to put it in perspective, you could compare it with the bright planets currently

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Nick Sault visible. The magnitude scale is a strange beast – the numbers get smaller with greater brightness, the brightest objects having minus numbers. There are only eight common space objects that shine bright enough to get minus numbers – they are the stars Alpha Centauri, Canopus and Sirius (all currently visible in the morning); planets Mars, Jupiter and Venus

(all currently visible in the evening); and of course, the moon and the sun. Add to those, rare appearances of bright comets and very bright meteors, the latter termed “ﬁreballs” by the astronomers. Also, the soon to be decommissioned Iridium satellites can ﬂash much brighter than Venus, and you might catch a not so bright one on Sunday at 6.32pm in the NNE, just as

the ISS appears in the other side of the sky – see below. So, currently in the evening sky, Mars and Jupiter shine about magnitude -2, while the brilliant Venus is about -4. So, these appearances of ISS should show brilliance somewhere between Jupiter, almost overhead at 7pm, and Venus, more towards the west at that time. So, take note because the space station is only visible for a few minutes. On Saturday, get out after 7.20pm. ISS will appear just below Venus in the west at 7.24 pm. It will scoot across the sky in about four minutes,

getting quite high in the ﬁrst two minutes before dipping down to the SE. Assuming predictions are correct, and the evening is clear, you can’t miss it. On Sunday, ISS is nearly an hour earlier. Get out before 6.30pm, and at 6.32pm it will appear in the NW, to the right of Venus. It will also climb quite high and should pass fairly close to Jupiter and Mars before disappearing in the southeast after six minutes. That should make it easy to compare against those bright planets. Happy satellite hunting. • Up next: Venus gets spicy.

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Making the most of winter Making the most of a dry winter’s day, the Masterton and South Wairarapa tramping clubs met and travelled east to Rewanui last month. Rewanui is named a Forest Park by the Montford Trimble Trust who founded it. The 334-hectare bush is 22 kilometres east of Masterton on Castlepoint Rd. It has a variety of tracks, most named after native trees such as Kowhai, Matai and Totara tracks. The 14 trampers met at the good-sized car park, discussed options, and decided to start with a climb to the trig. The track zig-zagged up the hill, providing good views of the surrounding farmland, eastern taipos and we could even see the sea. At the top, the wind picked up, the group made a quick dash to the trig itself, took some quick photos, and then back downhill to escape the gusts. Morning tea was held under a large rimu tree with thermoses of hot drinks and soups coming out of daypacks. They continued down the hill to the track junction with the Kowhai track.

The Masterton and South Wairarapa tramping clubs travelled east to Rewanui last month, left, and the Totara track is named after the large tree adjacent to it. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

The group walked this track, transferred to the Matai track to reach the top fence line. There were possum and mustelid/rat traps in the bush next to the tracks. A variety of native plants were observed;

plentiful kawakawa, ferns and ongaonga. Moving on, the trampers joined the Totara track, named after the large tree adjacent to the track. This track looped back to our starting point,

where some of the group stopped for lunch and the others returned to Masterton. More info: trimblefoundation.org.nz. • The Masterton Tramping Club meets

at 7.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month (except January). • Venue is the Masterton Community Centre, 41 Perry Street. Visitors welcome.

Thanks to our community for their generous support of Life Flight. Mitre 10 MEGA Masterton presented a cheque to Life Flight this month for $3,800 being the proceeds from the sale of the Life Flight first aid kits and helicopter in store. To date Life Flight have received $8460 through these sales and it’s all thanks to the community purchasing them.

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Volunteering teamwork Yet another type of volunteering! –Team volunteering. We were approached to volunteer by Mena Antonio who runs a women’s leadership breakfast group called ‘Women who make the calls”. Their mission is to empower women and strengthen leadership in the Wairarapa. As part of this mission Mena invited Kristine Bartlett, New Zealander of the Year 2018 who fought for equal pay for caregivers winning a settlement of $2 billion dollars for workers in the care and support sector. She spoke at a luncheon at the Copthorne Hotel on Friday, August 10. As the ticket sales climbed to more than a hundred Mena felt she needed some help on the ground both before and after this event. Within a few days we had a team of volunteers organised to dress the tables with ﬂowers, usher the guests into the event, man the registration desk, take photos and video, and at the end of the luncheon farewell the guests giving them a white camellia (the symbol for Suﬀrage 125) as they left. As volunteers, we were acknowledged by the speakers and were treated to lunch, so we could listen

The Volunteering Team at the Kristine Bartlett luncheon at the Copthorne on August 10. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Opportunities at Volunteering Wairarapa “Minute Secretary required for the Women’s Centre in Masterton” A minute taker is required for monthly meetings. Skills required: Use of a computer, open to learning new skills, and be friendly and reliable. “Help running the oﬃce at the RSA oﬃce in Masterton” Help is needed to record minutes of monthly

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Blue Zones are a concept developed by Dan Buettner. Blue Zones are areas in the world in which people tend to live, on average, for Be open-minded a lot longer. One of the reasons that This is due to a number Leonardo da Vinci was able of factors, such as diet, to have so much success exercise, and socialisation. with his many experiments When I read Dan was because he was openBuettner’s books on Blue minded and prepared to Zones I thought to myself challenge his own beliefs. how wonderful it would An example of this be to live in one of the was his understanding identiﬁed Blue Zones, of how water runs down such as the Greek a mountain and how he island Icaria. linked this to the way in For a variety of which blood ﬂows around reasons, this isn’t the body. likely to happen He had developed anytime soon. a theory that made a However, this got me to thinking how I can apply the Blue Zone principles and practices in my own environment to create my own person Blue Zone. For example, I can eat a more Mediterranean diet, I can choose to be more social, I can exercise more. We don’t need to be restricted by our environment, we can instead choose to make our environment work for us in the best possible PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES way.

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Life Ed service rewarded Emily Ireland When Craig Esau ﬁrst took the reins of the local branch of Life Education Trust in 2011, the charity was “in the red”. In his years as chairperson, Craig was able to bring the local branch back into the black, and has recently been presented with a volunteers “distinguished service award” from Life Education New Zealand for his contributions to his community. Craig was chairperson of the Wairarapa, Tararua, and Central Hawke’s Bay region, which covers 60 primary schools from Waipawa in the north to Pirinoa in the south. Craig, and his fellow trustees are all volunteers, and receive no government funding. “We rely on a team with passion and enthusiasm to manage the trust, with grants from local gaming trusts to get our lessons and messages to our young people.” Life Education Trust would be most memorable by its mascot, Harold the giraﬀe. Harold is the secondmost known mascot behind Ronald McDonald, and according to Craig, “almost every young adult, parent, or grandparent will have

had their lives touched by Harold and our education program”. New and revitalised “Life Education – Learning with Harold” is a charitable trust, specifically involved in the education, development, and wellbeing of our young people. With a purpose-built mobile classroom, Life Education visits primary schools and reinforces key messages about health across five strands: self-esteem, food and nutrition, body knowledge, social relationships, and substances. “We aim to provide children – 5 through to 13-year-olds, with knowledge so they can make informed and healthy choices that will affect them as they grow up, so they can live life to the fullest, as they become contributors to their communities” Craig said. The mobile classroom is transported between each school. It is designed with no windows “so that when the children are inside, they are captivated in another world”. “The Trust has a substantial cost to operate, including a salary for our teacher and the cost of maintaining the classroom.” The lessons address bullying, obesity, youth

Life Education Trust chief executive John O’Connell, and outgoing Wairarapa, Tararua, and Central Hawke’s Bay chairperson Craig Esau. PHOTO/REBECCA KIRKLAND

suicide, and mental health. “New Zealand has the highest youth suicide rate, third highest childhood obesity rate in the OECD, and New Zealand also leads the way for bullying rates in schools – especially since social media has come into play. Bullying is out of the schools and follows kids home.” He said up to 45 schools usually book a visit from Life Education on an annual or biennial basis.

“We’re very passionate about what we are doing for these kids, and I think of it as strengthening the fence at the top of the cliﬀ before it becomes the ambulance at the bottom.” Craig was recently given his distinguished service award after stepping down from his chairperson position, making way for new and invigorated trustees to join. “We need, and are made up of, volunteers who do

such a great job, and it was nice to be recognised,” he said. “It makes me feel humbled, but proud, and it’s a great ‘thank you’ to receive as I step down and hand over the reins.” Craig said a new “revived generation” of Life Education was underway, and that there were “many exciting ideas” to raise the charity’s proﬁle and fundraising. Harold will be attending the Wairarapa Bush/South Canterbury rugby game on September 29, “so Harold will want to meet as many kids as possible”. “If we can help just one child, then we are doing well – the thing is, we are helping many children. “They leave with this lasting knowledge.” The mobile classroom has recently undergone a complete reﬁt and digital upgrade, which brings the technology up to date. The trust has also worked hard to raise funds for a complete exterior overhaul, as the signage and condition had become so worn out – after 25 years use in the region. • If you would like to become a trustee, make a donation, or join the “Harold Club”, contact the Trust on www.facebook.com/ lifeedwairarapa.

House sales in the region take a dip Pam Graham The number of properties sold in Masterton in July, at 27, is nearly half the 49 sold in July last year, according to the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand [REINZ]. Mark Coﬀey, a REINZ regional director, said this is in line with what is happening around the country. “Outside of Auckland, there is a shortage of listings, plenty of buyers and low volumes of turnover,” he said. The median house prices in Wairarapa’s smaller

centres are volatile due to the small numbers of properties sold each month. Highlighting this was a 100 per cent fall in the median price in Featherston in July compared to July 2017 – but there were 10 houses sold there last July and only four this July. In Greytown, the median price fell 8.3 per cent yearon-year but only six houses sold there in each July. Coﬀey said June was a good month in Greytown with one house selling for $1.8m and another for $1.5m. The median price

of $510,000 in South Wairarapa in July is up 39.7 per cent from July a year ago, in Masterton it is up 4.5 per cent but in Carterton it is down 12.8 per cent. Across Wairarapa, the number of homes listed was down 23 per cent. The median price of $545,000 across the whole Wellington region in July is down 9.2 per cent from June but this was expected because June was a record. The price is up 10.1 per cent from July a year ago. The decrease in price in the Wellington region in the month of July was

greater than expected but so too was the 6.5 per cent decrease in the number sales across the region. He is hoping more houses will come on the market in spring. The median price for New Zealand in July of $550,000 is up 6.2 per cent from July a year ago. Outside of Auckland the median price of $455,000 is up 8.6 per cent, while in Auckland the median price of $835,000 is down 0.1 per cent. The number of properties available for sale nationally decreased by 3.8 per cent

from 22,123 to 21,288 – down 835 properties compared to 12 months ago. This is the lowest level of inventory for 12 months. For the ﬁrst time in ﬁve months Wellington no longer has the lowest level of inventory across the whole country. Instead, the Hawke’s Bay region now has the lowest level on inventory with only six weeks’ inventory – down 25.4 per cent year-on-year. Wellington was a close second with only seven weeks’ inventory, although this is up 8.8 per cent on July 2017.

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Wairarapa retail outlets have got the jump on the government’s ban on single-use plastic bags, with Countdown Masterton the latest store to stop handing them out to customers. Some shoppers at the Queen St supermarket were caught off-guard last week when the ban took effect, but few voiced any criticism. Countdown Masterton follows Pain & Kershaw Four Square supermarket in Martinborough, which banned single-use shopping bags on July 1, with the region’s Mitre 10 stores ditching them the same day. Many other stores in the region were already moving towards a ban on the bags, but now Kiwi retailers don’t have a choice. The government recently announced the nationwide single-use plastic bag ban which is set to take effect from July next year. Shoppers outside Countdown Masterton were mostly positive about the ban last week. “I’m absolutely supportive of it,” Andrew Croskery said. “It’s a brilliant idea. We don’t need to be using plastic for single-use, and

packaging is the next thing to look at.” Punters to the store are encouraged to bring their own bags but have the option of buying a $1 fabric bag, which has a lifespan of about 150 shops, or a recyclable soft plastic bag at 15 cents, which lasts around 20 shops and can be put straight into the recycling bin. Greg, who only wanted to be referred to by his first name, stuffed his groceries into the latter and said moving away from the single-use option was a nobrainer. “And they need to go a lot further,” he added. “I’m not a greeny per se, but if you look at the oceans and the state of them, something has to happen.” One woman said the ban should not be a problem for organised people, while another woman wasn’t a fan because plastic bags were handy for picking up dog poo. Another shopper was surprised when he had to pay for a bag at the counter, but said he was “not annoyed” because shopping bags took so long to break down that banning them was a “good move”. Countdown Masterton

manager Adam Hall said the company had received strong messages that customers wanted action taken against the ecological impacts of plastic bags. Leading up to the change, the store had “really hammered home” the fact that the free bags would no longer be available. “There’s been a lot of media attention on the issues, and obviously kids have been educated at school as well, so everyone is aware of what plastic bags are doing to the environment.” He conceded not everyone was on board with the move. “I guess for a lot of us, we’re creatures of habit and

we don’t like change. “But I can count them on one hand so it’s hardly worth a mention.” According to the government, scientists estimate there is more than 150 million tonnes of plastic in the world’s oceans and, if nothing changes, plastic could outweigh fish by 2050. Five trillion single-use plastic shopping bags are used globally each year. Pain & Kershaw manager Conor Kershaw said he had received “overwhelmingly positive feedback” to the ditching of single-use plastic bags last month. “People just realise they have to change their habits.” He said customers were learning quickly to

remember their bags, after staff members had gone out of their way occasionally to help people carry groceries to their vehicles. The Martinborough business community had fundraised for 10,000 canvas reusable bags, which were delivered to every urban household. “That was a real catalyst for people to adopt change quickly.” Kershaw said the next step for the government should be a commitment to processing the country’s own soft plastics. In a letter outlining the New Zealand Product Stewardship Council’s position on single-use plastic bags, trustee and Massey University plastic waste expert Trisia Farrelly said the group recommended a mandatory levy on single-use bags as a first step. She said “levies have proven extremely effective in reducing their distribution while funding clean-ups and environmental projects” in other countries to date. People have until September 14 to submit on the government’s plan to phase out single-use plastic bags.

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Carterton “I don’t think it’s going to save the world, but it is a good idea. I’m not that happy with the government telling us what to do, but the ban is fine. We’re not leading on this issue, we’re following what’s happening in the commercial world.”

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Masterton “I’m supportive of the move. I always carry reusable bags in my car boot. We haven’t been getting plastic bags for a year or two now. Back when I got married in the 1960s, we had no glad wrap. It’s shocking how much is packaged these days.”

Masterton “I think it’s a good start. They should be banning more plastic, like packaging. I always carry my own bags around, and if I’m buying something that comes in plastic then I try and buy in bulk, and I always recycle. Supermarkets should use their boxes and give them for people’s groceries. The ban should’ve been brought in years ago.”

Masterton “We have about eight or 10 reusable bags at home. We don’t always remember to bring them, but we haven’t been using plastic bags for one or two years. It’s good what the government is doing.”

Masterton “You’ve got to start somewhere, but I’m not too sure that banning plastic bags is the answer. Plastic bags tend to get reused. They’re not what litters the streets, like [takeaway] packaging and soft drink bottles. That’s the stuff that’s ending up in our ocean. I do think the ban is a good idea though.”

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“Our online sales have been building up quite well, and we have also seen people travelling from all sorts of places around New Zealand because of our range of New Zealand military history.” As far as Lincoln is aware, Messines Bookshop is the only specialist military history bookshop in New Zealand.

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Martin’s great passion is his sourdough range which makes up around 50 percent of the bread sold. He uses the same sourdough starter as he has had for many years for his white, wholemeal, multigrain, and rye sourdough loaves. He also makes a range of yeast-risen breads including ciabatta, parmesan, and rye & caraway. Baker’s gourmet pies are made the old-fashioned way too, with no fillers. Martin’s only ingredients are meat, vegetables and wine. Like everything at Baker, Martin’s French pastries are all made on the premises.

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St Matthew’s hockey first XI ready to defend title as Wellington region’s top college The St Matthew’s College first XI hockey team meets Wellington Girls College this Friday in the final of the Wellington Premier One competition, with the match starting at 6.30pm at National Hockey Stadium in Wellington. This is the top college grade competition in the Wellington region, featuring the top eight teams. St Matthew’s has been in the competition for many years and this year is defending the championship title it won in 2017. Phil Hall has been involved as fitness trainer with the team for the past six years and has coached the team for the past four years, and this year has been joined by co-coach Jenni Lambert who was previously assistant coach. “We work well together. We have the same ideas about what we are trying to achieve and we get on really well.” Phil describes this year’s team as a “very strong, versatile group of young women who can play in any position because of their skill level”. Some of the players have been in the team since Year 9 and 10 with three who have played over 100 games for the first XI in their time at St Matthew’s. Recently each of these girls received a guard of honour from their team mates, and a worn hockey

ball signed by all of them. St Matthew’s is one of only two Wairarapa colleges that compete in the Premier 1 competition, the other being Wairarapa College. St Matthew’s has always had a strong hockey culture and the local competitions would provide insufficient competition, Phil says.

“We have a strong development programme running through the college and start developing players from Year 9.” “Every year we lose three to six players and want the new players to be ready.” Some players have come from Wellington and Palmerston North to board at St Matthew’s just so

they can play in the team, including three sisters. Coming up next month is the National Premier School Girls Hockey competition which is this year being held in Whangarei. This has the top 32 colleges in New Zealand competing, with St Matthew’s achieving 10th last year. “If you get in the top 10 in country you are right up there.” St Matthew’s is also producing some noteworthy individual talent. Natalie Austin is in the New Zealand Under 18 Goalie training camp coming up in October. Petra Hall is halfway through a four-year scholarship at Boston University, and the university is interested in a second player. More American universities are starting to look to New Zealand for talent, Phil says. The St Matthew’s second XI hockey team is also doing well and will be competing at the national tournament for its grade in Ashburton in September as well. St Matthew’s is doing well for a school with only around 310 pupils, Phil says. “We certainly punch above our weight.” None of this would be possible without the support of the team’s sponsors, he points out. “Sponsorship really helps with the costs for each individual girl. The first XI team costs are around $35,000 each year.”

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Hospital made homely How and where people die can be the difference between a good death and a bad death. This is according to Suzie Adamson, the general manager of Wairarapa Hospice. “Loved ones also remember this time and it can impact on them greatly for years to follow,” she said. Sometimes it is inevitable that people will die in hospital. Hospice Wairarapa has taken the initiative to put a kit together that holds items to make the hospital room where a person is dying a little more homelike. Items such as a specially made quilt, coloured towels, a CD player, hand cream, toothbrushes, dry shampoo, vases, nice tea and coffee and a plunger, a bubble machine, blocks and colouring books for children, magazines, a tri-pillow, and much more

Registered nurse Melanie Brock, front left, palliative care clinical nurse specialist Carol Hinton, and Hospice Wairarapa general manager Suzie Adamson, with the hospice kit and Wairarapa DHB staff. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

have been gathered together to make the patient’s room more family friendly. Wairarapa District Health Board communications

manager Anna Cardno said it was a “welcome initiative” and that the hospital staff “appreciate the motivation and commitment Hospice

Wairarapa has made to provide services for palliative patients in our community”. “Losing a loved one is

Lions clubs get busy donating Wairarapa Lions and Lionesses members have been busy with donations to Wairarapa Hospital – providing pyjamas and “bathroom bits” for patients. Members of the Greytown Lioness Club recently gifted 28 new sets of kids’ pyjamas to the hospital. “It all started at a motorhome rally,” said Greytown Lionesses Secretary, Raewyn Linkhorn. “Someone from Wellington was talking about their pyjama drive for the Capital & Coast District Health Board, and one of our new members was there at the rally and thought, we should do that too – so she brought the idea back with her, and here we are.” With 28 brand new pairs

Members of Greytown Lioness Club present pyjamas for kids. Secretary Raewyn Linkhorn, left, Community Care director Ruth Hooper, Charge Nurse Manager Paediatrics Tess Geard, and President Helen Gray. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

of PJs in different sizes donated, the Lionesses are pleased to be of service. “They are a bit nicer than the standard hospital gowns and the children will feel a lot happier in jarmies they get to choose,” Raewyn said. “We serve” is the Lionesses motto, and they really do – it’s not the first time the Greytown Club has donated to the Wairarapa Hospital, being involved in the Lions Rehabilitation Courtyard.

Greytown Lionesses Club has 36 members and are always welcoming new women to the group. “We have a lot of fun, it’s not all hard work,” said Ruth Hooper, Director of Community Care. “And it’s really rewarding being able to make a difference in the community where it’s needed.” Charge Nurse Manager Paediatrics Tess Geard plans to take the pyjamas home to wash them, ready

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for gifting to any child that didn’t have their own with them at hospital. “It’s such a great initiative,” she said. “The kids will love them.” The Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club on the other hand have donated “’bathroom bits” for patients to use. Patients that are admitted to the ward without having the time, or without being able, to gather together their toiletries to bring with them are always grateful to receive the care bags. Items such as combs, razors and moisturisers, scented shampoos and soaps, toothpaste and brushes are sorted into men’s and women’s packs and provided by ward staff as needed. “This type of support is invaluable,” Charge Nurse Manager Susan Reeves said. “We have a really caring community, and the Masterton Holdsworth Lions are at the heart of it.” “We cannot thank them enough,” she said.

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never going to be easy and having the opportunity to create a gentler, warmer and less sterile environment for the patient and their friends and whanau is a wonderful touch,” she said. Executive Leader Nursing Michele Halford said she was grateful for the relationship between the organisations. “The partnership between Wairarapa Hospice and the DHB is very valuable and we appreciate the good work the Hospice does to support our community,” she said. “We may not have a local in-bed hospice unit, but initiatives like this hospice kit really do help. “Support for the dying is really important. “We want everyone to live well and die well.” Hospice volunteers will monitor the kit and replace items as needed.

Bird feeders become reality Greytown School kids saw their dreams become reality this month with the installation of bird houses they made last year. In Term 3 last year, Room 6 at Greytown School made Bird Houses as part of a unit on their Environment. They wanted to make Kowhai Reserve on East Street in Greytown look better and be more user friendly. These Bird Houses were installed by City Care workers earlier this month. The pupils said the installation “looks great” and were pleased to see all their hard work had paid off. They wanted to thank the South Wairarapa District Council, and City Care for their support.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Teachers on strike say ‘Enough is enough’ Elisa Vorster Wet weather was no dampener last Wednesday as more than 200 primary school principals, teachers and parents rallied in the Masterton Town Square in support of a national oneday strike. Around the region, 27 schools were closed as teachers took part in a full day strike after negotiations with the government failed to meet the NZEI Te Riu Roa teachers’ union requests. It was part of a nationwide strike. Passing motorists tooted their support as teachers gathered in the square rallying for higher pay, more resources and extra classroom release time. The group ranged from teachers fresh into the role to those who had been in the profession for more than 40 years. Fernridge School principal Janine Devenport took to the stage saying teachers didn’t like to inconvenience parents by striking but saw it necessary as they had been professionally undervalued for too long.

In collective agreement negotiations, principals and teachers had asked for more time to teach and lead, more support for children with additional learning needs, and a pay jolt to stem the growing teacher shortage. “We’re running out of teachers due to stress, workload and wellbeing,” she said. Jo Jaquiery, from Masterton Intermediate School, told her peers, “enough was enough”, saying she shouldn’t have to put up with the current working conditions just because she loved her job. Masterton Primary School teacher Sarah Sulzberger said teachers were known for their empathy, but it had reached the stage where there was none left. Her list of grievances included struggling to find time for toilet breaks, coming to work sick because of a lack of relief teachers, and teaching

children with special needs with little to no support. NZEI lead principal negotiator Louise Green said there needed to be better investment in education so every child could reach their potential. The decision to strike sent a strong message to the government that it was time to fix teaching crisis. “In collective agreement negotiations, principals and teachers had asked for more time to teach and lead, more support for children with additional learning needs, and a pay jolt to stem the growing teacher shortage. “Instead, the vast majority of teachers – about 86 per cent – are being offered a pay rise ranging from about 2.2-2.6 per cent a year for three years, and just 12 minutes extra a week of time to work individually with children or plan and assess learning.” The strike closed hundreds of schools, affecting 400,000 pupils with around 29,000 primary and intermediate teachers belonging to the NZEI union taking part in what was the first teachers’ strike for 24 years.

More than 200 primary school principals, teachers and parents rallied in the Masterton Town Square in support of a national one-day strike. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

WHAT TEACHERS WANT

A 16 per cent pay rise over the two years of the new agreement. Reducing the teacher to student ratio for year 4-8 students from 1:29 down to 1:25. Significant increases in staffing to support teachers working with students with additional learning needs. More teacher resourcing for each class to give the regular teacher time to complete professional responsibilities, such as assessments. Replace classroom release time with ‘professional practice time’ equivalent to 20 hours per full time equivalent teacher per term.

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A 16 per cent pay rise would cost $296m a year, plus a further $200m when it flows through to secondary school teachers who have also lodged pay claims. The reduced teacher/student ratios would cost $291m per year.

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Know what your kids watch WAIRARAPA

When us “oldies” were growing up, life was much simpler. We knew about our local town and had some idea about the world. We didn’t travel much and everyone around us knew what we were doing. Now, how times have changed! Our world is opened up by all forms of media. We experience through others the lives of people around the world which gives our young ones experiences we never dreamed of. This may be a good thing, but there are life aspects being presented to our youngsters that you probably know nothing about and would not approve of. So what can we do? Young people can access virtually any content on their devices – anywhere, any time. The internet presents huge opportunities for communication, education, and entertainment. Some is wonderful, but youngsters don’t always have the ability to discriminate between good

It’s important to know what your kids are watching on TV or devices.

and bad content so need our guidance. They can be helped to manage it better so give them tools to help deal with those challenges presented to them by the various media. As a parent or grandparent, you are in an ideal situation to help them. It is important to approach this gently, not critically. • Start a conversation by talking about what you are watching or playing. • Tell them why you like watching that, ask them for their opinion of it. • Ask them what they like to watch or play, and why. Don’t judge. • Ask what are their

favourite characters? Try to watch or play something of their choosing with them. It is even more helpful if it deals with a controversial issue such as sexual stereotyping or violence. • Listen to their opinion without prejudice. You may not enjoy this but try to understand why do they like to watch it or play that particular game. If they are not willing to do this, try watching it or playing it by yourself. Remember to keep it casual and welcome their input and respect their ideas. If they become comfortable discussing these things with you, they are then more likely to

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open up to you about things they’ve watched that are sensitive or upsetting. You can only help your young person if they know you are willing to listen to them and share your thoughts in a kind and understanding way. Try to be the support person they come to. Their peers are also a strong influence, but you as carers can be the most

long-term influence in their lives. If they won’t talk with you about it, that’s okay. But if you see they have a need to talk with someone uninvolved, encourage them to talk with another family member, or a school counsellor or teacher. Lastly, check your own feeling before reacting to their comments. At the CAB we have a very good brochure produced by the Chief Censor at the Office of the Film & Literature Classification titled “Challenging Media: Talking With Young People About What They are Watching”. Please ask us if you would like one sent out to you. • You can also contact the Office of Film and Literature Classification by Freephone on 0508 236 767 or check out their website for more information www.lassificationoffice. govt.nz

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Wairarapa Midweek

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Bridging work and retirement Little did Trevor McKeown know that the card game he stared learning in his late teens at Victoria University would be his companion in retirement - along with Janice, his wife of 50 years. Both Trevor, 72, and Janice, 69, came late to retirement after running Intersection menswear store in Masterton and Greytown until two years ago. Janice grew up in Masterton, meeting Trevor after his father became the town’s railway station master. Trevor taught maths and science at Makoura College from 1969 to 1975 as the couple raised their young family. A move to Auckland saw Trevor became an education officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy, including serving two years on the frigates Waikato and Otago, and the family spending two years in Singapore. Eventually the call of Wairarapa became too strong and they

returned to Masterton where they took ownership of Intersection in 2003. Fortunately, an expert talking about colon cancer on TV one night encouraged Trevor to get a check-up and he discovered he had A University the early stages of “the silent killer”. of California He made a full study even found recovery but a strong evidence year later had a massive heart that playing attack. bridge stimulates

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Trevor attributes still being alive to Life Flight whose helicopter picked him up and flew him to Wellington Hospital.

the immune system.

Now the couple have found the perfect retirement pastime in bridge which Janice learned in the 1970s. They belong to both the Masterton and South Wairarapa bridge clubs and play three or four times a week.

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Trevor describes bridge as “the chess of card games” and believes it is ideal for older people. Researchers have discovered that mentally challenging games such as bridge are well suited for older people because they offer intellectual and social stimulation on a routine basis. A University of California study

even found strong evidence that playing bridge stimulates the immune system. Other than bridge the couple are enjoying a bit travel in their retirement, cruising along the Danube and Rhine rivers in 2016. And for Trevor there is one more thing - “It’s nice to be able to sleep in. I’ve never been a morning person.”

If you know someone doing something interesting in their retirement in the Wairarapa please email david.famularo@age.co.nz

Beware investment scams Investment scams are often very sophisticated and can happen to anyone, warns the Financial Markets Authority (FMA).

 You’re promised very high returns, with little risk. These promises are nearly always too good to be true.

The people involved often sound credible and their websites look very professional, usually including testimonials from other investors.

 The person/business gives you little or no information in writing. All legitimate investments must have documents explaining the investment.

It can be hard to tell a scam from a genuine investment opportunity. An ‘investment’ is likely to be a scam if you experience any of the following:  Someone you don’t know contacts you about an investment opportunity.

 You’re told the offer is known only to a select few and should be kept a secret. This is often a ploy to make you feel special and to stop you speaking to an adviser or the authorities.

 You’re promised access to ‘secret’ overseas banking markets supposedly offering very high returns - these markets don’t exist. The FMA also recommends being wary of the following types of high-risk products and services:  FX trading for profit through companies based overseas. These companies are not regulated in New Zealand and it can be very difficult to recover your money if you experience problems with them.

 Binary options. Winnings may be withheld and trades may be manipulated without your knowledge.  Software packages and seminars. Software you’ve paid for may not be delivered or may not work. Seminars may promise to make you lots of money but are often over-hyped and misleading. Investments tend to be high risk and expensive.  Special investment schemes promoted through friends and acquaintances. These could be a Ponzi or pyramid scheme.

If so, there is a high likelihood you’ll lose your money. The Financial Markets Authority the New Zealand government agency responsible for enforcing securities, financial reporting and company law as they apply to financial services and securities markets. It also regulates securities exchanges, financial advisers and brokers, auditors, trustees and issuers - including issuers of KiwiSaver and superannuation schemes.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

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The secret of a happy retirement - don’t! A growing number of people are reaching retirement and realising there’s one thing they can’t live without - their job. BNZ’s Financial Futures research has found that nearly one in two (46%) New Zealanders want to keep working past 65, with twothirds over 65 wanting to keep working because of the value and satisfaction it brings. Other important factors are the ability to use their skills and talents (68%) and for social contact (57%). Paul Carter, BNZ’s Director of Retail and Marketing, says many people are fitter and healthier in their sixties and seventies than previous generations and keen to keep working for longer. For many it is a question of balance as they get older. Only 18% plan to work full time, with 31% preferring a part-time job, giving them time to enjoy other activities, including travel and

spending time with family. Around one in four residents in Wairarapa are over 65 and reflecting the BNZ’s research, many of them are continuing to work part time. Bill Johnson celebrated his 73rd birthday last Thursday but still enjoys his role as manager of the Masterton Club.

It’s better than “sitting around

home watching television all day and I like to do something that keeps my mind active.

He has held the position for the past six years, working around 25 hours per week. “It’s better than sitting around home watching television all day and I like to do something that keeps my mind active. It really gives me an incentive to get out of bed in the morning.

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“I’m a firm believer in the experience you have learned over the years being valuable, and I enjoy being able to use my many years’ experience in the hospitality industry to help the club thrive.”

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Bill is also a member of a business mentor group and a marriage celebrant.

Despite all these roles, he still finds time to enjoy all the other benefits of being retired from going to rock concerts to the occasional gold card discount. Barney Woollard recently turned 69 but has no thoughts of retiring from his part time job as a real estate advertising sales rep for the Wairarapa Times-Age.

is a trend more and more. “Obviously the finances are a part of it but also interacting with other people. I enjoy my job and I think work helps keep the body going as well.”

“I’m not a person who focuses too much on age and I think this

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Wairarapa chosen for digital seniors pilot Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was guest of honour for a Digital Seniors Trust “High Tea and Tech” last Thursday.

will soon represent a quarter of our population, are one of the most digitally disadvantaged groups in New Zealand.

“If non-digital options remain, they are often more expensive and not an option when you are on a pension.

Digital Seniors is a pilot designed to bring volunteers, business and education providers together to help improve seniors’ use of technology and drive positive examples of seniors’ tech usage.

“Many haven’t had the opportunity to learn technology at school, at work, and socially, like other generations.

“This is a collaborative, collective model where the community are coming together, and we are trying to create a buzz in the community.

Chief executive Cathy Hardinge says the trust was born out of her Masters research in the Digital Inclusion of Seniors. “Seniors aged 65 and over, who

“Wherever you look, services are increasingly online, including government services. “Traditional businesses, such as banks and Post Shops, are closing and forcing people to move to their digital services.

“We are starting in Wairarapa, because this community has the largest senior population per capita, and some of the highest rates of social isolation and loneliness.”

Golden Years recommended of features, documentaries and short films. Full Masterton programme at www.nziff.co.nz

New Zealand International Film Festival At Regent 3 Cinemas, Masterton, from Wednesday 29 August to Wednesday 12 September. A cultural highlight of winter presenting the latest and best films from around the world. A carefully curated selection

2018 Wairarapa Bride of the Year Contest At Copthorne Hotel & Resort Solway Park on Friday 31 August from 8pm to 10:30pm. Come and see Wairarapa’s lovely brides at the 49TH Bride of the

Year Contest. The contest gives brides who were married during the past year the chance to parade in their beautiful gowns once again and to compete for wonderful prizes. All funds raised go to Masterton Plunket. A two-course menu for $35 will be available at The Grill at Copthorne Solway Park before the event. Bookings are

essential and including supper. Tickets available from Evans’ of Masterton $25 ticket (no eftpos) as well as online at $26 a ticket www.eventfinda.co.nz

Wairarapa Vintage Car Club 50TH Jubilee Car Show Solway Showgrounds, Judds Road, Masterton, Sunday 14

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Housing and employment growing issues for older people Most older New Zealanders are doing well in terms of health and well being, says a new Massey University report. But issues around accommodation and work are having a negative effect on increasing numbers of older people. Launched at the beginning of this month, the New Zealand Health, Work and Retirement Longitudinal Study has captured a decade of observations on the health and lifestyle experiences of older New Zealanders. It reveals two-thirds of those surveyed enjoyed good physical, mental and social health. But it also signals areas of concern such as a lack of access to decent housing for those on lower incomes and with poor health, and ageism in the workplace as more older people

want to work beyond retirement age. The report emphasises that those in poorer physical, mental and social health have more difficulty with housing.

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A greater number of older people in 2016 were registered as job seekers than those aged 18 to 24 years.

The report pinpoints changing home ownership trends as a source of concern for the future.

“These groups need the most policy attention and the report highlights that not all old people are rich baby boomers,” says Professor Stephens, one of its authors.

“Although home ownership is high and culturally valued in New Zealand, the ability of any person to own a home is rapidly decreasing,” it says.

Older New Zealanders in rental accommodation with poor health are increasingly vulnerable and in need of better care.

“A person’s long-term health and social well being has some relationship to the quality of their housing as they age.”

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The gap in psychological wellbeing between older people who own their home and those who rent became worse over time. This suggests that older people in New Zealand who do not own their homes are at greater risk of mental health decline, the report says. The participation of older New Zealanders in the workforce has been rapidly increasing over the past three decades, the report points out, with employees in the 65, plus age group almost trebling from 1986 to 2006. A greater number of older people in 2016 were registered as job

seekers than those aged 18 to 24 years – a reversal of the figures from five years earlier. Some of these job seekers are forced out of work through redundancy, disability or family care obligations, as well as age discrimination. “People are more likely to age well with good physical, mental and social well being, if they also report higher economic well being, satisfying and higher status work, home ownership, and housing satisfaction,” says co-author Professor Fiona Alpass.

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‘Biggest Loser’ M’borough If you have what it takes to lose some weight and want to win some money along the way, there’s a competition in Martinborough just for you. Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa, Martinborough has collaborated with South Wairarapa Personal Training to bring the ‘Biggest Loser’ to Martinborough. The challenge is designed to put people on a fast track to achieving their goals, whether it be for loss of kilos or a reduction in body fat percentage in an environment with others on the same wellness journey. David Baird, veteran trainer and the man behind the biggest loser concept in the Wairarapa, and trainer Mireie Penman, both from South Wairarapa Personal Training will facilitate the challenge which will be headquartered at the gym at Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa. To participate in the Brackenridge Biggest Loser Martinborough challenge it is $20 per person, with a weekly weigh-in where you may be penalised $5 if you gain weight or increase fat percentage.

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Brackenridge Spa Manager Sharon Garrett participated in a Biggest Loser challenge last year. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

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year, said she “quickly discovered that being part of something bigger than just me, ignited a competitive spark in me, not to fail”. “I ended up losing a lot of weight. “I still have a very long way to go, but it was starting the journey that mattered and being conscious about what I eat and getting up and

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moving.” Talking about achieving goals, Sharon said she relied heavily on the motivation and encouragement from her trainer. “I didn’t just sign up and try to do it on my own. “I took things a step further and asked David to train me three times a week. “I supplemented that

training with some good long walks. “It worked for me and I’m so delighted that South Wairarapa Personal Training has joined with Brackenridge to make this style of competition accessible for people in Martinborough.” Sharon said her results went on to inspire family members as far away as Canada to make health their priority. Closer to home, her husband wanted to be in on the action and now trains twice a week with David with the aim of losing fat and building body muscle. The Brackenridge Biggest Loser Martinborough will start Saturday, September 1, and will continue for eight weeks finishing on Sunday, October 28, at 5pm. For further information about the biggest loser email personal trainer, Mireie at raypenman.1@ gmail.com or visit www. brackenridge.co.nz • The weekly weigh-in at Brackenridge Gym on Fridays and Sundays 9am until 11am. • There will be first and second prizes for weight loss in kilograms for men, and for women, and also a first and second for fat loss percentage for men, and for women.

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Musical already a big hit We have strong singers and actors as well as a very strong dance crew. Add to that some seasoned actors and there it was.

Cal Roberts Wairarapa College is onto a winner with this year’s school performance, High School Musical, as its first matinee performance sold out weeks before it opens. Director Cathy Mabey said while the Disney musical’s popularity had a profound impact on ticket sales, it also played to the strength and breadth of talent at the school. “We have strong singers and actors as well as a very strong dance crew. “Add to that some seasoned actors and there it was.” Lizzie Bysouth and Dylan Major play Sharpay and Ryan Evans, twins at the top of the drama club food chain. Bysouth said it was a story people knew and grew up with, with a few changes, as it was adapted for the stage. “It’s High School Musical on stage, it’s in itself different to the actual movie – there’s different songs, different lines. “But it’s the exact same reason so many people want to go, because they also grew up with it and they find it fun and exciting.” Major added that the cast’s familiarity with the source material made their

[Above] Wairarapa College’s cast of High School Musical on stage. [Right] Lizzie Bysouth and Dylan Major, in character as drama club twins Sharpay and Ryan Evans. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

job much easier. “We know the songs, we know lots of the dances and the characters growing up, it was part of our childhood.” “It made it much easier to grow into the characters.” The production pulled together about 100 students to become cast and crew, rehearsing three times a week for three months. Jackson Burling plays male lead Troy Bolton,

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a high school jockturned-stage performer. He said re-telling a story from the silver screen on stage brought it to life in new ways. “They’re right there, the characters, and you can relate to them.” He will be joined on stage by co-star Brooke Robertson who plays bookworm Gabriella Montez, who was delighted an orchestra providing live music would accompany the on-stage

performance. “It’s good because it involves the music department – we didn’t have that last year.” She said including musicians challenged the whole crew to work together, becoming a

tighter unit and making friends in the process. The musical features teens challenging the status quo and social norms, while balancing extra-curricular commitments. For the latter at least, life imitated art for performers at the school. Cast members said they were learning to balance sport and an increasing amount of NCEA assessments while rehearsing for opening night. Mabey said the hall could sit about 860 people, with room for an orchestral pit. Following the sell-out matinee on Wednesday, another had been added on Friday. • High School Musical runs from August 22-25. Tickets can be purchased at Wairarapa College’s oﬃce.

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Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

The heart model in action Waitangi Day, New Zealand’s national day, 2018 in Waitangi was diﬀerent. Since 1840 the Treaty of Waitangi has been the foundation for our nation. The recognition of its importance has been varied. Our current prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, acknowledged the treaty in a new way. She stayed at Waitangi for ﬁve days, four days longer than past leaders of our country stayed, if they came at all. Throughout her stay she was active in her contributions to the celebration, famously hosting a barbeque for the local volunteers on the last day. Earlier in the week Jacinda Ardern was a part of a Powhiri, a formal welcome and at this ceremony she spoke. She said, “I hope they [future generations] know the importance of manaakitanga, lessons that I’ve been taught and observed by Maoridom over time, that the importance of hospitality, of generosity, of caring for one another.” The process of Maori collaboration is more than a mental model it is a heart model. The relationships within

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Kelvin Davis cook a barbecue breakfast following the Waitangi Day Dawn Service this year. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

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Ra Smith collaborations include manaakitanga because of the mauri or the life essence that connects people to each other and it also connects people to their lands. Recognising the mauri within each person recognises the signiﬁcance of each person. A wider understanding of mauri includes ihi, the

excitement of life; wehi or the awe of life; and wana or the inspiration of life. In Masterton District Council’s commercial business district development the idea of meeting each other in a place of inspiration could show the mauri of Masterton. My deepest hope is that the Ruamahanga Whaitua

Implementation Plan reﬂects the mauri of the Ruamahanga. The heart of our place is what attaches us to home. Another collaboration I was involved in recently was an investigation in the link between science and Matauranga Maori or Maori knowledge. At the end of three consecutive meetings with Maori communities in the wharenui or the traditional meeting house, the Maori community told the project team we were missing a critical piece. The mainstream investigation missed the

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“Having a sense of social responsibility is important to me,” Heidi said. “There are a lot of people in the community who are struggling, or whose circumstances have changed – pensioners, people who are between jobs, mums at home with their children. “Anyone with a pet knows you have to be prepared for an emergency but, as a mum myself, I know life happens. “Green Dollars helps people access professional services who might not otherwise have the means – and we’re happy to be part of that.” Heidi, born and raised in Oamaru, began her career as a pilot, specialising in both aerobatics and transport of military vehicles. After several years with the military, however, she craved a new direction in life – eventually swapping the pilot’s controls for a surgical mask and scalpel.

Heidi WardMcGrath of Vetcare. PHOTO/ SUPPLIED

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Rural Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Lamb prices on knife edge

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Beckie Wilson Record high lamb prices currently have farmers licking their lips but Federated Farmers Wairarapa President William Beetham is wary of what the future will hold for the prices of new season lambs next year. But he said the real concern was farmers’ attitudes towards the marketing their stock. The lamb schedule has reached record highs in recent months, but the schedule’s value was not a fair reflection of the export market value of the meat, he said. Lamb processors continued to pay top dollar for lambs, however he questioned how long that would last. Processors’ evertightening margins might limit just how much higher prices could go, according to Rabobank’s latest Agribusiness Monthly report. New season lambs traditionally came on the market in November and December, but Beetham was more concerned about what the prices would be during the first months of next year. “Processors may have to pull back the schedule to try and gain bigger margins in the summer,

New season lambs on Masterton’s Chamberlain Rd last week.

when there is a larger flow of stock, this would be to try a recoup any losses they incur now. “This could put a lot of the lamb prices next summer at risk.” Farmgate lambs weighing 17.5kg are fetching $143.50 a head, up from $119 at the same time last year, according to last week’s AgriHQ’s North Island schedule.

Lambs weighing 19kg are fetching $155.80 a head, up from $129.20 last year. When lamb prices reach this level, farmers tend to think about the money on the day rather than making marketing decisions based on what could be positive long-term effects for their businesses and the industry, Beetham said. The fluctuations in

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prices were playing out in a more extreme way than the industry had seen in the past, he said. “We have got to look back over the last 10 months when the store lamb price was down as low as $1.80 per kg, now that’s sitting at $4.20 per kg. “The last time we saw high prices like this we saw massive inventories

of lamb and then we saw a massive market crash,” he said. Beetham is involved in a producer group that works with store and finishing farmers who agree on secured lines of lambs ahead of time with prices already agreed. He said this was a way farmers could become more connected with the market and reduce risk in their business. “This is the idea of changing the way we think to prevent these big fluctuations in prices, which don’t reflect the value in the market.” Beetham said this had been an industry concern for the past decade. These price increases in the lamb schedule can drive consumers away from buying the highvalued protein, Beetham said. PGG Wrightson area livestock manager Steve Wilkinson agreed that while the outlook for the new season was looking positive, there was a lot to happen between now and then. “[Farmers] don’t want a situation where the price goes too high now and then losses have to be recouped when they are marketing their own lambs,” he said.

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Rural Wairarapa Midweek

Masterton equestrian Jenny Champion with Barack Obama. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Beckie Wilson There’s nothing like a 160km endurance horse race on the other side of the world to look forward to, but Masterton equestrian Jenny Champion had mixed feelings as she sent her horse, Barack Obama, oﬀ on his travels earlier this month. The once in a lifetime opportunity for Champion and Barack at next month’s World Equestrian Games in the United States will be the last event for the dynamic duo. Barack, a 20-year-old Anglo-Arabian, who is likely to be the oldest horse in the international race next month, will not be returning home to Wairarapa. His age, coupled with high return travel and quarantine costs – up to $80,000 – are not in his favour. While the Wairarapa community got in behind the team with PGG Wrightson leading the fundraising, it was not quite enough to bring Barack back. His new home in the

Mark Round … proud owner. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

United States has not been confirmed, however Champion and Barack’s owner, Mark Round, were confident it would be found. Champion said the nerves had already settled in. “Yes I am getting nervous, this is the biggest ride I have ever done … it’s the Worlds. “It is very special to be representing your country aboard a fantastic horse who I have really bonded with. It is something I may never get to do again. “It’s humbling and I am so proud of what I have achieved riding Barack.” She is gunning for a top 10 finish at the end of a

race that could last up to 10-and-a-half hours. Barack, whose low heart rate is a golden ticket in endurance racing, is a strong starter and that made her more nervous, Champion said. He is one of two endurance horses from New Zealand competing in the international event. Champion, whose partnership with Barack started four years ago, said home base for the event would be at Shelby in North Carolina, about 20-minutes from the games grounds. They would have about six days rest before being brought back into work. Round said the pair would be “in with the best” in the race. “Jenny has done a fantastic job, Barack is a naturally-talented horse and she has taken him to another level. “It’s a shame he isn’t coming home but it is a big opportunity for both of them. “It’s a pretty big deal and it’s great for Wairarapa.” Barack won the North Island Championships in January which earned him

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Grandad tests invention

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Keith Allen

There are two reasons why Johnny loved visiting Grandma and Grandad. First – because if Grandma had no peanut brownies in her biscuit tins she would start making some as soon as he walked in the door. Second – he knew that he would be able to spend time with Grandad in his workshop. He was getting to an age when he was going to be allowed to handle the tools and be shown how to use them. Grandad was the family ﬁx-it man. Broken toys and broken furniture were a specialty. He presented each of his three daughters with a bedside table as a wedding present. “Whatcha doing Grandad?” “I am working on my new invention.” “What is it?” “It is an Oggle Boggle maker. “What is that?” “You’ll just have to wait and see. Be patient young man.” Because he had been a grocer, Grandad George had a number of old fashioned biscuit tins from the days when biscuits were delivered loosely packed in tins about 50

When Grandad threw his invention in the pool, it became clear why he had named it what he did. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

squared centimetres. As the tins bounced around on the delivery trucks many biscuits were broken and so it was possible to buy a large bag of broken biscuits for a cent. Johnny had seen that Grandad had already taken a tin from oﬀ the shelf and taped around the lid making it air tight. He then began to cut a hole about a centimetre wide in the

middle of each side, the lid, and the bottom. “What are the holes for?” “Shh . . .Come with me.” Grandad led the way to the swimming pool, stood at the edge of the deep end, and threw his invention out into the middle. “Why did you do that? “Listen . . .” They both clearly heard the sound. “Oggle . . . boggle.” Johnny always learned

something when he visited Grandad. That day he learnt two things, what an Oggle Boggle Maker was, and how to make one. • Keith Allen is the chairman of the Blairlogie Writer’s Group. • The group usually meets on the last Friday of each month in the Wairarapa Genealogy

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BUMPER WORDFIT

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

A I W F T S L A Y O R I N O L O L A

T L L E Y N Q A X B T E V E Q R H U

AGAIN ALL MY LIFE ALRIGHT BAD LOVE BEAT IT BREATHE CARWASH CINEMA CLARITY CLOCKS CRAZY DAUGHTERS DESIRE DOWNTOWN

T Y A K O N O I P F M E V N O C C G

E M L A B E C P D A A A U W I A T H

G L R G Y Y Z A R C R L E Y Y N K T

R L I E L B U O R T P H L C I N U E

O A G H E O E D P B T V A I I L Y R

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F C H A N P R K U E A R I P N S A S

N A T J O G I Y R K W H H N H E T I

Fit the words into the grid to create a finished crossword 3 LETTERS ACE ADO AGE AMP ARM ASP ASS ATE AVE CUE EKE EWE FOE HAM ILK IRE JEW LED LEE MRS OBI OFT

OGRE PEEL RIDE STUN TRIO TUBA USER VAMP

PAD PAL PAT SEA SET SIR SPA URN USE YIN

6 LETTERS DECAMP MADAME SEWAGE WEEVIL

EYRIE FREER FROND HADES HAREM HAVOC LAMPS LUNGE METAL PAVED PLEAS REBUY RIVAL SALVE SHRED SPOOR STILE TABOO TENET TRICE VALUE VIRUS

5 LETTERS ACUTE AILED AMPLE ARENA ASIDE BLAST CASTE CRIME DICEY DREAR EARED EDGES EMITS ESTER

4 LETTERS ADDS BENT ERRS FLEE GLUM GOAT HEAT ITEM JETS LADE LAVA LOAN

L E D

7 LETTERS DEAREST MEASLES PRESENT REDRESS RETRACE SURPLUS TRUSTED UNAIDED 8 LETTERS FRETTING ICECREAM

22/8

Traveller Toxic

Steam Stay

Clarity

Smooth

Cinema

Royals

Carwash

Rehab

Breathe

Pontoon

Beat It

Pink

Bad Love

Patches

Alright

Need You Now

All My Life

Michelle

Again

B F X O J S S M O O T H I I L L J D

A I W F T S L A Y O R I N O L O L A

T L L E Y N Q A X B T E V E Q R H U

T Y A K O N O I P F M E V N O C C G

E M L A B E C P D A A A U W I A T H

G L R G Y Y Z A R C R L E Y Y N K T

R L I E L B U O R T P H L C I N U E

O A G H E O E D P B T V A I I L Y R

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F C H A N P R K U E A R I P N S A S

N A T J O G I Y R K W H H N H E T I

U I K S L V S A E A O S E A G C S G

T P A T C H E S S L I V P R U N L Z

X P Q G P W D H A W A P W A L K O N

Y T I R A L C H I E Y E H T A E R B

TRIO

L E O R U N E L L E H C I M C D E O

E R Y O U L I G H T U P M Y L I F E

P A L A D H A V O A V E M A D A S A D D S S I R I C E C D E A R E Y R I M O G R E F O E T A B O T U B Y I

D E C A M M E P A S F L R E E S E R S E L A O A N

A M P L E

S U R P L U S

P R E S E N T

V I R A R E M E T P R H A A C H R E E E A M T

U S N A A L I V D E E D T F R R I O O N D U A S G E E R

R E D R E S S A S P

P A E R E M L B A L C A U S T T E J W E E W E V A I T L E

G E L K U E M

A I L E D

T E N E T

S T I L E

S T S U E N T

T R I C E

E D G E S

BLACK-OUT

E N W O T N W O D E R A L O V I A R

WORD-SEARCH

WORDFIT

S K C O L C K W O N U O Y D E E N B

S A M U R A I F U S S P O T

R O W Z Y M U E I T U P S O S H W U P P Y F A T O R L A K E P L U E U A I N U S B E U Y A T U R E C O I S E P R O A C H U U A M P O S I N G

E S C A P E E E N V Y

C H A E R D S C O P Y U E R E R F I L S Y

A S E U R I M O U A S L Z Y

E A N N Y B C O D G Y

A N I C Y E L A N D L I R A W L L T A

NUMBER CRUNCHER

Clocks

SOLUTIONS

Trouble

C E D I L L A L A N Y B O D Y

Crazy

I C N Y W I T O E Y N W C U G

Unforgettable

N Y A L A Z S E R I O U S L Y

Daughters

A W L A R T A E U S M J A W Z

Uninvited

H A R D C O P Y Y E E R I L Y

Desire

C O E U S E Q W U R R E F D S

Volare

E N V Y X E S C A P E E A B U

2 digits: 01 11 82 97 3 digits: 141 383 491 512 590 697 738 781 787 997 4 digits: 1768 2026 2999 4083 6548 9138 5 digits: 08673 63767 7 digits: 9879585 9989294 8 digits: 71114325 71762496 74609851 75210182 Downtown

M F O P T I U A E A C Z H R G

Find the threeletter sequence which will complete all these words

Walk On

L W N W A L L A B Y U S C A N

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

Fallin

Y T S M F T P E T M E I A F I

NUMBERCRUNCHER

TRIO

We Are The World

Z E P H Y R T U S U R I O U S

E R Y O U L I G H T U P M Y L I F E

Glory

W E U X P I E K U O U R R R O

Y T I R A L C H I E Y E H T A E R B

You Light Up My Life

O U T S P O K E N Q T O P U P

X P Q G P W D H A W A P W A L K O N

Halo

R Q I X U I A J I F A I E F M

T P A T C H E S S L I V P R U N L Z

ROYALS SMOOTH STAY STEAM TOXIC TRAVELLER TROUBLE UNFORGETTABLE UNINVITED VOLARE WALK ON WE ARE THE WORLD YOU LIGHT UP MY LIFE

BLACKOUT F U S S P O T N S A M U R A I

U I K S L V S A E A O S E A G C S G

Happy

B F X O J S S M O O T H I I L L J D

Heaven

L E O R U N E L L E H C I M C D E O

I Wish

E N W O T N W O D E R A L O V I A R

Lonely Boy

S K C O L C K W O N U O Y D E E N B

42 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Events

THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 3775518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call president, Diane (027) 210-8069 or secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 Just N Time: From 7.30pm. A big

range of music with rock and roll, country, r and b, reggae and disco with all those songs people love to sign along to. Club Wairarapa, 20 Essex St, Masterton. Members, Affiliated Members and their guests welcome. Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library noon-2pm , no appointment neccessary. Wairarapa SeniorNet: People aged 50 to 100 are invited to attend their “Drop In”, 1-2pm with their computer problems, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, from 1.302.30pm. Call Maryanne (06) 3702197 or email: endless.summer. nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft DropIn: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under5s, during school terms, 9.3010.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St

Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown. co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 25 Wairarapa Embroidery Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton, 10.30am3pm. Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail. com Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat and Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean

See Craig, Bas, Sam & Ned Phone 06 370 0390 300 HIGH ST, SOLWAY, MASTERTON

OPEN SATURDAY MORNINGS

(06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 3786425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 26 Cannaletto: Aratoi hosts a film of an immersive journey into the life and and art of Venice’s famous view-painter, at Regent 3 Cinema, Queen St, Masterton, at 4pm. Tickets from Aratoi. Wairarapa Country Music Club: Meet at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton, at 1.30pm. Call Paddy 377-0730. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am-

2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 7am-noon, Essex St car park. Call Warwick Dean (0274) 484-728. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644.

MONDAY, AUGUST 27 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Masterton East Indoor Bowling Club: Opening night at 7pm, Hogg Cres. All welcome. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 9290961 or (0274) 604-796. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 3770322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre

Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 3794092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 2272255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Te Runga Air Scout Group: For boys and girls (year 7 to year

10), 6.30-8.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Call Lyndon 377-0687. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call (022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda SaintMerat (06) 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 3775355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 28 Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 6.30pm at Cameron Community House. Call 0508 425-266. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet in the Salvation Army Hall, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. All welcome in a supportive, friendly environment for participation in public speaking, communicative and leadership opportunities. Call Pam (027) 669-9666. Music Co-creation Workshops: Enjoy 100+ instruments, at Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Community music-making led by Jonas Koukl during school term, 6-7.30pm. Wairarapa SeniorNet: People aged 50 to 100 are invited to their meetings, at Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, from 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne (06) 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail. com South Wairarapa Badminton

Club: At 7.30pm at Featherston Sports Stadium, Underhill Rd. Rackets available. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. This is combined with Drop-in club. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 3725522. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-

DAFFODIL FESTIVAL 2018

STEAM TRAIN

1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29 Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.307pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby

379-8325. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 7422264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 377-0841 or Alison 377-5709. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 3770499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Featherston: 7.30pm. Call Mark (06) 3066013 or (021) 0244-2870. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 3786425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

Wairarapa College’s production of

EXCURSION TICKETS $20 EACH

Return trip from Carterton’s historic Railway Station to Masterton Station, on beautifully restored heritage carriages.

DEPARTS CARTERTON

Sunday 9th September, 10.50 am sharp Reporting time 10.25 am

TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM

TAKE NOTE CARTERTON, High St Carterton. P 06 379 8231 KURIPUNI BOOKSHOP, Queen St Masterton. P 06 377 4774 ONLINE www.cartertonrailwaymuseum.org.nz

ENQUIRIES

06 377 1415 or 027 264 7421 or 027 563 2200

Events

Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek

Based on a Disney Channel Original Movie By arrangement with Hal Leonard Australia Pty Ltd, Exclusive agent for Music Theatre International (NY)

22 - 25 August 7pm, College Hall Adults $15 | Students $5 Tickets on sale at College Office

44 Wairarapa Midweek Classifieds Wednesday, August 22, 2018

Classified Firewood

Hire Services

3.6M³ Pine $445, Mac $495, guaranteed to burn. Phone 027 459 4130 or www.ezyburn.co.nz

CLASS 2 TIP TRUCK short or long term. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

A Special way to announce your arrival!

a boy Its

FIREWOOD Seasoned Mac, FORKLIFT For Hire. Short OM Pine, $145 trailer and long term. Phone load. Phone 021 0895 9244 James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550. Phone Classfields

on 370-6033

FIREWOOD

SEASONED: Gum 4m³ $560, 2m³ $340: Douglas-Fir 4m³ $550 (BEST BUY), 2m³ $330: Split Pine 4m³ $440, 2m³ $270: Gum & D/Fir $580: Gum & S/Pine $520: D/Fir & S/Pine $510: Bagged Kindling $15ea. WINZ Quotes. Prices incl. gst & del. Wholesale Firewood Supplies Ph (04) 232-9499, www.firewoodsupplies.co.nz

PIVOT STEER LOADER, long or short term hire. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550 TRANSPORTER 8 tonne, complete with winch. Phone James Trucks & Machinery on 06 377 0550.

Adult Entertainment

JAYMEE

Euro, 35, Sz 8, sexy, in/outcalls, txt or call 022 0369 233.

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

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Operating Hours:

9.00am - 5pm Monday - Friday

WEANER PIGS $60 each. Phone 022 199 4385.

Application forms and inquiries to Colleen 06 370 2608 or 0800 662 624 office@pktrusts.nz

STAMPS & COINS

MISSED YOUR

For Sale

This year the Trust will provide reimbursement of fees paid for NCEA exams Available for Years 9 to 13 Applications must meet Trust criteria

Wanted to Buy

Get Ready Get Thru

GLASSHOUSE similar size, aluminium frame, condition not important. Phone 0274 847 295.

Open 3 September Close 28 September at 5.00pm

MASTERTON HOST WAIPOUA LIONS CLUB

BOOK NOW

TOYOTA COROLLA 1.6 Twin Cam EFI, 5 speed manual, airbag, new warrant, new rego, new battery & tow bar $2500. Phone 027 895 7973.

PAPAWAI & KAIKŌKIRIKIRI TRUSTS NCEA Grants for 2018

Raffles

Landscape Design & Construction

Wanted to Buy

Public Notices

Gardening & Landscaping Paul August Landscape

Cars For Sale

At the SENIOR CITIZENS HALL, COLE ST, MASTERTON SATURDAY 25TH AUGUST 9:30am to 2pm If unable to attend Phone 06 355 4857

Public Notices

Tēnā koutou katoa This is notice that Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Charitable Trust in accordance with section 13.7 of the Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Trust Deed will be holding a Special General Meeting on the 15th September 2018 at Papawai Marae starting at 10am. The matter to be discussed is the future direction for Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Charitable Trust, post Treaty Settlement. Please inform the Office if you are wanting to attend for catering purposes. Please contact mariana@kahungunuwairarapa.iwi.nz or phone (06) 377 5436.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING WAIRARAPA BRANCH

Friday 31st August 2018 at 10.30am, cup of tea served at 10am. Red Cross Service Centre, 30 Church Street, Masterton.

Public Notices

COMMUNITY BUDGETING TRUST (Wairarapa) AGM

5th September 2018 12.00pm at our office Unit 4/392 Queen St Masterton

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Andersons Line Level Crossing Carterton Will be closed from 12.00am Saturday 25th August to 8pm Sunday 26th August 2018 as part of upgrade work to improve the reliability of services. If you have any questions in relation to the works please contact: Aporo Sinclair, KiwiRail Field Production Manager on 04 495 3000 extn 44414.

Lincoln Road Level Crossing Carterton Will be closed from 12.00am Saturday 25th August to 8pm Sunday 26th August 2018 as part of upgrade work to improve the reliability of services. Detours will be in place for local residents. If you have any questions in relation to the works please contact: Aporo Sinclair, KiwiRail Field Production Manager on 04 495 3000 extn 44414. Nau mai, haere mai nga uri o Akura

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MEETING SCHEDULE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

The following meetings will be held at the Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway Street, Carterton. Wednesday 12 September 2018 Ordinary Council Meeting Wednesday 26 September 2018 Infrastructure and Services Committee Meeting Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting

1.00pm

Chair/Finance Reports Election of trustees Akura futures plan www.Akura Date 17th September 2018 At Rangitane o Wairarapa, Kokiri Place, Masterton Time 6pm to 8pm Contact Ronald Karaitiana 027 444 4339 or ronaldkaraitiana@gmail.com

9.00am 10.30am

Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. A public forum is provided for at the start of the meetings. Members of the public who wish to participate in this public forum must register their intention with Hayley Burgess on 06 379 4034 at least one day before the meeting day. Agendas will be available for public inspection two days prior to the meeting and will be available at the Council’s Main Office Building, the Carterton Library and on Councils website. www.cdc.govt.nz

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2018 Community Funding The Trust is accepting applications for financial assistance (known as community grants) from individuals and organisations taking part in community and sports activities or contemplating projects that deliver a community-wide benefit. Eligibility: To be eligible to apply: they are resident within the Greytown District which covers the area bounded by the Tararua foothills and the Tauherenikau, Waiohine and Ruamahanga rivers; organisations such as Charitable Trusts and Incorporated Societies must be able to demonstrate they currently operate, or will deliver a benefit to residents, within the Greytown District. Amount of grant: The total available funding in this round is $12,000. The number of successful

Thursday 23 August, 7pm-9pm OPEN HOME FOUNDATION 81 Lincoln Road Masterton

To register, please contact us: (06) 378 2195 or Lynda.Johnston@ohf.org.nz

each application being considered on its merits. Particularly if the total available funding is oversubscribed, successful applicants may receive less grant than they are seeking. Application process: Application forms can be completed online via

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Employment

VINEYARD SUPERVISOR

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OPERATORS REQUIRED

Multi-award winning boutique vineyard in Martinborough requires a Vineyard Supervisor to join our small friendly team. Key responsibilities include: Ability to perform all vineyard machinerybased operations. Work with, and supervise contract labour. Current Grow Safe and approved Handler Cert. preferred. Full job description available. Please send your CV with covering letter to info@julicher.co.nz

PRACTICE NURSE Featherston Medical are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our team. The position is a permanent part-time position for 2-3 days per week with the potential to increase to 4 days in April 2019. Applicants must have at least two years clinical experience in either hospital or general practice work. Interested applicants should call the Practice Manager on 06 308 9220.

NEW HOUSE PARENTS Poto College House, Wairarapa College Hostel, are looking for new House Parents! House Parents provide a caring and positive environment in order to maximise the educational and social development of our students boarding at Wairarapa College. Currently we are seeking applicants from one couple. You would work 1-2 duty nights a week during term time and up to 10 duty weekends per year. A passion towards students and their education is essential. All expressions of interest, please send to The Manager by 31st August 2018 Dani Carrig manager@waicolhostel.co.nz or phone 021 0268 0900 for more information.

Agricultural Machine Operators required for the 2018/2019 Season. Minimum 3 years experience. Minimum Full Class 1 Licence. Must be able to pass drug test. References Required. Approx 5 months October to February. Phone Craig 021 243 7215

SEASONAL AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY OPERATORS REQUIRED Agricultural Machine Operators required for the 2018/2019 Season. Minimum 3 years experience. Minimum Full Class 4 Licence. Must be able to pass drug test. Phone Arron 0274 987 104

TRACTOR DRIVER/GENERAL MAINTENANCE Required for Greytown area. Phone Bryan 0274 570 616

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Grace Southey shooting when Celtic played Carterton earlier this season.

PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Match-ups decided for semifinals NETBALL

Jake Beleski It will be a case of chasing the same result two weeks in a row for both Carterton and Harcourts in this week’s Netball Wairarapa premier one semifinals. The make-up of the top four means the teams that played each other in last week’s final regular season matches will meet once again in the semifinals. Carterton showed why they are viewed as potential title-winners this season with a gritty 49-40 win over Celtic last week. It was the second time they have beaten Celtic this season, and it will take quite a turnaround for Celtic to bounce back and give themselves a

chance of defending the title they won last year. When they met in the first round of the competition this year, Carterton prevailed 53-50 in a tense match. Harcourts will enter their semifinal clash with Gladstone as firm favourites, but last week’s narrow margin will give Gladstone reason to hope that an upset may be possible. In the first round, Harcourts cruised to a 54-39 win over Gladstone, but last week’s performance may be an indication the Gladstone are ready to make them work for it this week. Both Harcourts and Carterton finished the second round tied on 14 points, with four wins and a

draw from their five matches. Harcourts secured top spot courtesy of a superior goal difference. Celtic and Gladstone finished tied on nine points, but Celtic’s slightly better goal difference ensured they would finish in third spot. This weekend’s premier one draw sees Harcourts taking on Gladstone at Colombo Rd on Friday night [6pm], with Carterton and Celtic going into battle on Saturday [12pm]. The two other premier one sides – Wairarapa College and St Matthew’s Collegiate – will round out their seasons with a clash against each other on Friday night [6pm].

St Matthew’s eyes backto-back titles in hockey COLLEGE SPORT Jake Beleski

HOCKEY

The St Matthew’s Collegiate First XI hockey team will get the chance to defend their premier 1 title this week after beating Wairarapa College in a thrilling playoff match on Friday night. St Matthew’s coach Phil Hall had said he expected another tight contest between the two teams, and that is exactly what happened as St Matthew’s escaped with a narrow 2-1 win to book a place in Friday’s final against Wellington Girls’ College. The result means St Matthew’s have a chance to go back to back after claiming last year’s title with a 1-0 win in the final against Queen Margaret College. The final will be a massive challenge, however, as Wellington Girls’ College have been the

dominant team throughout the season. When the two teams last met at Clareville on July 2, Wellington Girls’ College won 2-0. But St Matthew’s have plenty of talent on their team to get the job done, and anything can happen in a one-off playoff match. Waicol will play off for third place this Friday against Wellington East Girls’ College. In boys’ hockey, Rathkeale College and Waicol will meet one more time when they go head-tohead for fifth spot in this year’s premier 1 competition on Friday. Rathkeale were already through to the fifth-place playoff after beating Waicol 3-1 in a playoff match on August 10, and Waicol joined them courtesy of Friday night’s 10-2 thrashing of Tawa College. It was only late last month that Waicol beat Rathkeale 3-1 in a

regular season match, so both teams will have plenty of reasons to head into the match with confidence. Rathkeale played a friendly match against Scots College on Friday night and won 1-0. All four teams will then prepare to head away for their respective Federation Cup and Rankin Cup tournaments in early September.

RUGBY

The Wairarapa College First XV played a Co-Ed Cup match against Manawatu College on Saturday and came away with an exciting 38-27 win.

FOOTBALL

The Wairarapa College First XI football team rounded out their campaign with a disappointing 8-1 loss to St Pat’s Town in Wellington.

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New course opens doors to a career in animal care with a focus on horses Are you passionate about horses, and looking for a career in animal care? Starting from Monday 27 August, Ag Challenge in conjunction with Panorama Equestrian, are offering their Level 3 Animal Care Equine programme in the Wairarapa. Students are able to enrol now and anytime until the end of the year. The Level 3 Animal Care Equine programme is ideal for anyone starting out on their career in animal care, especially if horses are of particular interest. The qualification not only applies to horses as students will learn industry standards, health and wellbeing, and day-to-day care relating to all animals. The 22 week full time course will be delivered by experienced tutor Samantha Stallard of Panorama Equestrian in Gladstone. Sam grew up on her parents’ sheep and beef farm in the area and established Panorama Equestrian ten years ago. The centre is fully set up with an equine yard, arena, stabling, classroom/clubroom and grazing fields providing equine training programmes over the last six years. No previous equine experience is necessary, says Sam. “You just need to be passionate about horses and animals in general. It’s really beneficial for anyone wanting a career working with horses.”

Animal Care Level 3 prepares students for employment in the racing industry, equine sports and other animal related sectors.This programme is also the prerequisite and education pathway towards becoming a rural animal technician or veterinary nurse assistant. “This course is very much hands-on and involves students in the day-to-day care and management of the animals as well as practical animal health. You don’t need to have your own horse as Panorama Equestrian has 35 grazing horses on the property, including one that is soon to foal.” Ag Challenge has been in operation for the last 30 years and is an NZQA accredited training provider. They offer real world experience with practical hands-on training in the fields of animal care and technology, agriculture, building and construction. Sam is looking forward to offering the programme through the tertiary provider. “I like what Ag Challenge stands for. They are a really good organisation to be involved with.” Students of enrolling with Ag Challenge may be eligible for fees-free tertiary study. For those wanting to find out more they could phone Sam 021 313 566 or Ag Challenge 0800 348 8215.

OPEN DAYS 6 & 9 SEPTEMBER

Ag Challenge will be holding two Open Days at Panorama Equestrian! See the centre and meet the Tutor Sam Stallard. SCHOOLS GROUPS WELCOME Thursday 6 September, flexible times to fit in with timetable EVERYBODY WELCOME Sunday 9 September 10.30am-3.30pm, just pop in! To register contact Sam 021 313 566 or Ag Challenge 0800 34 88 215

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Paddy Gluck attacking for Wairarapa-Bush in a pre-season match against Wanganui. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

Wai-Bush still chasing first Heartland win RUGBY

Jake Beleski As confidence-builders go, this pre-season campaign has not brought about the results Wairarapa-Bush were after heading into the Heartland Championship. Wairarapa-Bush head into this weekend’s opening match against Poverty Bay in Gisborne [Saturday, 2.30pm] on the back of three consecutive losses. It started with a 43-38 loss to the New Zealand Army in Masterton, and that was followed by a 6114 loss to perennial title favourites Wanganui, and a 31-7 loss to Manawatu Development in Dannevirke on Saturday. Wairarapa-Bush have not been helped by the injuries that have struck down some potential starters, and their depth is already being tested. Of major concern for coach Joe Harwood and his selectors will be the way the team have fallen away in the second half of their contests to date. That was illustrated again on Saturday as they opened the scoring to lead 7-0, and at halftime were still well in the match while trailing 14-7. But they failed to add to their score in the second spell, allowing the Manawatu side to cruise to a comfortable win.

In the other matches, there have been good and bad patterns, but there was no real pattern on Saturday. It was one of those matches where you look back and wonder what happened. Assistant coach Deon van Deventer said it was a strange performance from Wairarapa-Bush. “In the other matches, there have been good and bad patterns, but there was no real pattern on Saturday. “It was one of those matches where you look back and wonder what happened.” Van Deventer was pleased with the way they had tightened their defence in the narrow channels and stopped any breaches in that area. But a couple of silly mistakes and poor defensive reads was all it took for Manawatu to distance themselves on the scoreboard. Van Deventer said there were positives they could take from the match and work with heading into this weekend. “Our territory game with the wind in the firsthalf was good and the kicking game was better. “The scrum was going well even when the reserves came on and was probably more dominant than theirs.” Van Deventer said the

Tufuga brothers – Kirk and Max – had been standouts in the forwards along with Sam Shaw. Matt Henderson impressed at centre in the backs, and has been one of the more consistent performers to date. Tristan Flutey and Soli Malatai sat out Saturday’s match but are expected to be available this week. But the news was not so good for first five-eighth Tipene Haira and prop Sam Gammie. Both are expected to still be unavailable this weekend, while captain Cyrus Baker remains out with an Achilles injury. The team were led by lock James Goodger on Saturday, and Harwood said he would remain captain in Baker’s absence. No 8 Kirk Tufuga will be vice-captain of the side. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes Heartland Under-20s – featuring 10 Wairarapa-Bush players – got their Central Region Shield campaign off to a winning start on Saturday with a 12-3 win over the Manawatu Under-19s.

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United can’t spoil party The Wairarapa United men’s team did their best to spoil Napier City Rovers’ party on Saturday, but as has so often been the case this season, came up just short. The 2-1 result ensured the Central League trophy would head to Napier for the first time since 2015. Both teams knew exactly what was at stake before the match kicked off, with Rovers needing a draw or win to guarantee they would be champions for 2018. United coach Phil Keinzley had said he expected Rovers to come out chasing an early goal to give themselves some breathing space, and that is exactly what transpired when Martin Bueno opened the scoring with a header. Rovers maintained that lead until halftime, and United captain Cam Lindsay said they were confident they would be able to turn it around in the second half. “There was quite a strong wind throughout the game and we were playing into it in the first half which made it difficult for us to get out of the back third and

Wairarapa United skipper Cameron Lindsay towers over for a header as Rovers defender Jamie Wilkinson arrives too late at Park Island, Napier, on Saturday. PHOTO/HAWKE’S BAY TODAY

middle third. “They scored from a header and we were disappointed we didn’t defend it, but we knew having the wind in the second half would be a huge advantage for us.” And so it proved, as United attacked relentlessly in search of an equalising goal. In similar circumstances to their Chatham Cup quarterfinal loss to Birkenhead United three weeks ago, United

dominated possession and territory but struggled to capitalise on the momentum. A red card to Hamish Watson 20 minutes from fulltime made things even more difficult for United, but striker Paul Ifill stepped up with seven minutes remaining to level the scores and send some nerves through the Rovers camp. “To be fair, the pressure was relentless,” Lindsay said.

“Unfortunately, Hamish got his second yellow with about 20 minutes to go, but if you were watching the game you probably would have thought they had 10 men.” United threw bodies forward in an effort to steal a late winner, but that left them vulnerable at the defensive end and Rovers pounced to score the league-winning goal in the dying moment. Lindsay said the result was a reflection of their

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season as a whole. “It summed up our season really – we were good in periods and really bad in periods. “They were more consistent than us, so fair play to them.” The result means United finish eighth in the 10-team competition, and they can put that down to an awful start to the campaign. Lindsay said despite playing out a sub-par season overall, there were positives to take into next year. “The second half of the season has been a lot better than the first – it just comes down to that consistency and maintaining that over 90 minutes rather than just having patches. “You might be better than the team you’re playing but if they’re more consistent they’re likely to pick up the points.” In women’s W-League action, Wairarapa United were guaranteed to finish as runners-up but ended their campaign on a high with an emphatic 5-0 win over Palmerston North Marist. They will now prepare for a Kelly Cup semifinal clash with Wellington United tonight.

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