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When Greytown resident Ronnie Hopkinson told Midweek she used to work as a promotional adviser for cosmetics ﬁrm Estée Lauder, it was no surprise. Elegant and glamorous, wearing lipstick to match the pale pink shade of her jacket, she describes herself as “having been born with my makeup on”. But in 2015, Ronnie’s life was turned upsidedown when she was

diagnosed with primaryprogressive multiple sclerosis [MS]. She described receiving the news as “devastating, absolutely devastating”. “You don’t know what’s ahead of you and you don’t know how severe the symptoms are going to be.” What Ronnie probably couldn’t have imagined, was that ahead of her were new lifelong friendships, renewed conﬁdence and adventures on the high seas, thanks to the sailing charity Oceans of Hope. Today, with three Oceans of Hope adventures under her lifebelt, Ronnie wants to encourage other people with MS to believe that “things are possible and some of them are life-changing”. Continued on page 4

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Magnificent journey

Taking to the high seas for confidence boost. Full story P4.

What a character

Happy Pippins Making a start on Girl Guide adventure. Full story P5.

Ron Mark on reading and writing. Full story P6.

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Women at Twilight Artisan market makes debut. Full Story P8.

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

Bridget’s close-knit family

Bridget’s daughters [from left] Margaret, Kathleen, Moira and Fiona.

Bridget on her 88th birthday. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Lucy Cooper

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In 1982, Masterton resident Bridget Denton gifted her ﬁrst grandchild an intricate handmade shawl she had knitted herself. It started a tradition that would continue into the mid-1990s, repeated for each of her daughters. It was an auspicious time to begin the custom. “1982 was the year Prince William was born and the shawl she knitted [for her daughter, Pat] was one she got from the Woman’s Weekly that was being knitted for Prince William,” one of Bridget’s ﬁve daughters, Fiona Cundy, said. Margaret was the next daughter to receive a handmade shawl for her newborn. This time, the pattern was one Bridget – originally from Scotland – had come by when she worked as a nanny in London. “She had wanted to use it for her babies but we were quite poor, so she didn’t have the money to knit it then,” Fiona said. Fiona and her older sister, Kathleen, kept Bridget busy in 1992, having their babies six months apart.

Back from left: Patricia, Kathleen, Fiona. Front from left: Moira and Margaret.

“Margaret can recall mum being under a bit of pressure to get these shawls knitted,” Fiona said. Moira was the last of Bridget’s daughters to be gifted a shawl, which she received in 1995. The memories the sisters have shared with Midweek are particularly poignant, as Bridget died recently, shortly after her 88th birthday. For her birthday celebrations, Fiona and her siblings arranged with Julie Adams, the recreation co-ordinator at

Bridget’s daughters, Kathleen [left] and Fiona, with one of their mother’s shawls. PHOTO/LUCY COOPER

Lansdowne Court where Bridget lived, to have the shawls and photographs of the grandchildren as babies on display as a surprise for Bridget. “Mum’s face – she just beamed. And all the residents who came to her afternoon tea just thought it was wonderful,” Fiona said. “She passed away nine days later, so we are very lucky we did it.” Bridget remained a prodigious knitter until the end of her life, with woollen hats a ﬁrm favourite, Kathleen said.

“All the greatgrandchildren, everybody, they’ve all got hats. She knitted hundreds of hats over the years.” Bridget was an industrious and warmhearted woman, the sisters said. “She was just an awesome, awesome, awesome person,” Fiona said. She “absolutely loved kids” and “did a bit of teacher aiding” at Ihuraua School, one of the rural schools Bridget’s children

attended in Wairarapa. As well as shawls, Bridget instilled other traditions in her family, including going on the annual garden tour, decorating the Christmas tree over a glass of wine and flower decorating. “She loved flower decorating,” Fiona said. “She’d come to my place and we’d get her to do flower decorations in these vases. “Once she passed, all us girls have got little vases and on a Friday, we do our flower decorations together.”

Kathleen attributes the closeness of her family to having no relatives in New Zealand, as Bridget and her husband, Patrick [Paddy], originally from Ireland, emigrated to Aotearoa in the late 1950s. “And we are from a good Catholic family, so there are lots of us,” Kathleen said. “Lots of daughters and one son and we were bought up in a home ﬁlled with so much love. We are all very close.” Bridget was “just the best”.

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Getting her magnificence back Continued from page 1 MS is a disorder of the central nervous system and affects the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves. Symptoms associated with the condition vary from person to person. For Ronnie, they include fatigue, weakness down one side, pain “like a burn” throughout her body, issues with balance and sensations of intense cold. One of the more insidious effects of MS is one “you can’t see”, Ronnie said. “The thing that happens to you when you have MS is you actually lose your confidence.” It was perhaps not surprising that when her friend, Oceans of Hope veteran Ingrid Robertson, suggested she join a sailing adventure, Ronnie was apprehensive: “I thought, oh no, I can’t do that.” But, gradually, “I just thought to myself, what have I got to lose? I’m going to do this”. In 2021, Ronnie embarked on her first Oceans of Hope adventure aboard Sir Peter Blake’s

Ronnie takes the helm.

Whitbread-winning yacht, Steinlager2, with 23 other people living with MS, for a ﬁve-day trip around the Bay of Islands. As part of the adventure, the sailors were encouraged to “have a go and get your

conﬁdence back, possibly doing something that you used to do and thought you couldn’t anymore”, Ronnie explained. “For me, my personal goal – having been a swimmer – was to stand up on the

deck and dive into the water.” She admits to being “absolutely petriﬁed”, but with the support of her shipmates and the crew, she did it. “When I was in the water, it was the most exhilarating feeling,” Ronnie said. “It was unbelievable to think, hey, I can still do this.” Oceans of Hope was launched in the UK in 2016 to enable people with MS to experience the adventure of sailing. Ronnie’s friend, Ingrid, became the charity’s ‘Admiral Down Under’, introducing sailing challenges for people with MS in New Zealand and Australia in 2021. Ingrid described the yachting adventures as a way for people with MS to “get their magniﬁcence back”, which can be lost when diagnosed with a chronic illness. “You get put into the system, you get given medication and told to ‘go and look after yourself’. But that’s

about keeping you stable. You don’t actually push yourself.” Undertaking an Oceans of Hope challenge can have a powerfully positive impact, Ingrid said. “I’ve watched people and you can see on their faces they think, ‘I won’t be able to operate the grinder [which trims the sails] or pull on some of the ropes’. And suddenly, it dawns on them: ‘I’m going to give it a go.’ And they do. “They come to me and say, ‘I did it.’ I love watching the excitement when people challenge themselves. “We do everything on board,” Ronnie explained. “We cook, we clean, we sail.” And while no sailing experience is required, “a good sense of humour” is advisable. “[Oceans of Hope] pull out all the stops to make sure people [with MS] can sail.” Being on a ship with “like-minded people, sharing the same condition” provides opportunities to share

information and advice, Ronnie said. “It was great to sit around and discuss different things affecting us and share coping mechanisms in our everyday life.” Ronnie intends to “stay as mobile and as healthy as possible”. She drives a manual car and will continue to do so for as long as possible, uses walking poles to help her get around town, and wears a “turbo boost 3000” foot brace to help counter the effects of a “dropped foot”. “I don’t live my life in anticipation of being in a wheelchair.” Her top wellness tips include getting plenty of rest, being around positive people, playing mah jong and practising her creative skills – she’s discovered a talent for watercolours and a joy in playing the ukelele. • For more information about Oceans of Hope, visit https:// www.msnz.org. nz/oceansofhope challengenz/

All aboard the South Passage. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

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What’s going on here then? Julia Mahony

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Every week until Christmas, Midweek will visit one of the groups listed on our events page. This week, JULIA MAHONY visits the Carterton Pippins, run by three generations of Girl Guiding leaders from one family. A Wairarapa wonder is the feeling of stepping back into a simpler time, when a pair of scissors and a glue stick train little ﬁngers in traditional crafts. At Carterton Pippins on a Thursday evening, a group of adorable girls aged 5-7 dance, play running games, use skipping ropes and work towards badges, at the start of their Girl Guides adventure. The group, with about 10 girls, learn a combination of traditional crafts and baking, with skills to help them in today’s modern life. Last week, the girls gained their Dog Safety

ABOVE LEFT: Long-serving Carterton Pippins leaders Debbie Fryer [left] and her mother Dale Collie [right], with the family’s third generation leader Jessie Fryer [centre]. ABOVE: Dale Collie [right] has been involved in the Girl Guides movement for decades. PHOTOS/JULIA MAHONY

Carterton Pippins meet at St Mark’s Church Hall on Thursdays.

Badge, with two large dogs visiting their base in St Mark’s Church hall. The girls discussed caring for dogs, before heading outside to carefully pat the hairy visitors and listen to their owner talk about canine behaviour.

Carterton is Wairarapa’s hub of Girl Guiding, thanks to long-serving leaders who have given countless local girls useful skills, exciting projects and the sense of belonging to a group. Dale Collie runs Pippins with her daughter

Debbie Fryer and her granddaughter Jessie Fryer, assisted by Girl Guide graduate Honor Norris-Baber. Carterton’s Sharon Aston runs Carterton Girl Guides for older girls. Masterton is the only other town with

a Brownies group – so Carterton has members from all over Wairarapa. “We try to be outside as much as possible,” Debbie said. The girls and leaders use the shade of majestic trees in the church grounds in summer. In the peaceful, cool hall, tactile resouces cover the art tables and when it’s time to gather together, the girls sit on a comfortable rug placed on the hard ﬂoorboards. Dale said she likes the way the Girl Guides movement has evolved: “They don’t have to darn

a sock, like I had to – it’s never stagnant now.” Pippins are encouraged to plan their own sessions. “So we may have a week with horses as the theme, as little girls love horses,” Debbie said. The girls were keen to say what they love about Pippins – “lots of painting”, “art”, “baking” and “colouring”. “Pippins is really nice and everyone loves it here,” one Pippin said. “We take care of each other,” her little friend added.

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What a character Madeleine Slavick

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A monthly column by Wairarapa Library Service where people in our community are interviewed about their love of books. This week, we talk with Carterton Mayor RON MARK. I meet Mayor Ron Mark on a Thursday afternoon at Carterton library. He makes us cups of tea. When I ask what book he’s reading, he tells me he’s been writing one. Well, a foreword for Kiwis in Conﬂict, a book by Christopher Pugsley due to be published by Bateman Books for Anzac Day 2024. Ron has read an advance copy and considers it a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how conﬂict has shaped Aotearoa New Zealand. Ron mostly reads military history books, so we head for that section of the library. Along the way is the Māori collection and Ron notices two large-format

Ron Mark at Carterton Library.

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books by Monty Soutar: Whitiki! Whiti! Whiti! E! – Māori in the First World War and Nga Tama Toa – The Price of Citizenship. “Excellent, both of them. I have them in my home library.” The bright red spine of 28 [Māori] Battalion also catches his eye. Ron has a first edition from 1956 – the library copy is a facsimile published in 2012. He says first editions are rare because so many copies were buried with Māori soldiers by their whānau. Ron collects books about the professional soldier and military writer Wiri Gardiner and SAS officer and mountaineer Athol Whimp. “Two extraordinarily inspiring people,” he said. His Worship The

Honourable Ron Mark’s full military title is: Major [rtd], HW, JP, OSRE [Oman], DSPA [MFO], RNZEME, SOLF EME, SSF Former New Zealand Minister of Defence and Minister for Veterans 2017-2020. Did you know Ron’s full name is Rongowhitiao Arekatera Te Wera Te Puni Maaka and that he’s related to the noted author Patricia Grace DCNZM QSO through his mother, Aroha Maaka, née Grace? “I’m a Māori boy from Pahiatua. I’m not an academic and I’m not a writer. I am someone who believes that people should be judged by our actions – by what we do.” One action he is proud of is advocating for the institution we are standing in – the Carterton Library,

built in 1881. Ron served on the team that fought to restore the “historically important building” and to establish the Carterton Events Centre. He said he will always remember the day that Gary McPhee turned the ﬁrst sod of soil. Ron is often asked to introduce military books at public occasions. He has described Searching for Charlie by Tom Scott as “an alternative look at the real Charlie Upham”. When Ron interviewed the author in 2020 for a Yarns in Barns event in association with Booktown, he brought Upham’s last driver along. She was one of about 300 people in the audience at Anzac Hall and she loved the day. He also chaired a session in 2022 with Michael Bennett [Better than Blood] and Monty Soutar [Kawai] at Hedley’s Books. The event was so popular that there was seating on two levels. Ron has been asked to contribute to The Spinoﬀ – he says he’s thinking about it. • Ron Mark was in conversation with Madeleine Slavick, assistant librarian, adult programmes, Wairarapa Library Service.

First time for Candycane Lucy Cooper

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Wairarapa families can kick start their Christmas celebrations with a production “full of firsts” this month when Candycane debuts for a fivenight run at Carterton Events Centre on November 22. The family-friendly show is local playwright, Nathan Roseman’s first full-length play and is being brought to audiences for the first time by Limelight Theatre Company. The play follows the story of Cinnabelle, the Christmas Fairy. She has pulled together a rescue team to save Sprinkles Gigglenose, a defiant young elf who has disappeared while on the hunt for the evil Candycane, who snatched a baby 300 years ago. “It’s a very colourful production,” stage manager Samantha

Danny Clenott plays Candycane [left] and Egan Tearle plays Gumdrop. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Fitzgerald said. “Margaret Jesson, the director, has made most of the costumes and the set has been mainly made out of cardboard – people have spent hours painting it and it looks really colourful.” As well as being a ﬁrst for Roseman, Candycane is also a new experience for some of the cast. “There are 11 in the cast, including seven new faces,” Fitzgerald said. “The cast includes a range of ages from the youngest who’s 11 to people in their 50s.” Families can expect “lots of colour, lots of ho-ho-hoing and lots of Christmas spirit.” Candycane runs from November 22-26 at Carterton Events Centre. Tickets $21 adult, $11 children and can be purchased from www.cartertonec.co.nz

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Posters for peace at Aratoi The Masterton Lions Club Peace Poster competition winners were announced last week at a special event at Aratoi Museum. Sarah McClintock, Aratoi’s director, had the “really hard” job of deciding the winners from 13 entries submitted by students from Ōpaki School, Hadlow Preparatory School, Lakeview School

and Chanel College. Masterton Lion Ross Bonnett has coordinated the competition for his district since 2017 and “just loves it”. The theme this year was ‘Dare to Dream’. McClintock described the competition as “an impactful project for students and young people to get involved with, particularly at the moment

thinking about pathways to peace and the actual work and energy that this takes.” Nikesha Valand from Hadlow Preparatory took home first prize of $100 and $200 for her school library. Her entry will go to a national level round of judging, with the winner of that stage going on to the international competition in America early next year.

Nikesha Valand from Hadlow Preparatory School won first prize.

Women at twilight Julia Mahony

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Carterton woman Jeannette Orr, a former council building control officer, has organised a series of markets to showcase Wairarapa’s women crafters and makers. They kick off with a twilight Christmas event at Carterton School this Saturday, followed by two vineyard markets and a mid-winter Matariki market next year. Saturday’s market will feature the Wairarapa Community Children’s Choir from 5pm and a face painter.

“Choosing twilight was a point of difference for us, somewhere for families to go together in the evening with no pressure. Having it at twilight meant there is no clash of sports events, so families can join together share a meal from the food trucks and shop local,” Orr said. Products for sale will include watercolour art, candles, sewn goods, cards, flax flowers, ceramics, pottery, embroidered tea towels, jewellery, plants, garden decorations and resin products. “There will be no mass produced products that have been repackaged,” she said.

ABOVE: An example of original art for sale. ABOVE RIGHT: Crafters will present an array of goods, including hand-folded cards. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

“I am passionate about promoting women in business, particularly those like me, who have an idea or concept and are combining motherhood, developing a business idea and often working in another role to make ends meet. “During this process, I have also been made aware there are a number of women who are trying

to turn a hobby or interest into a second income, to help support themselves later in life.” The key to selling successfully at a market was “marketing and pricing to make it affordable. Making sure your product is well presented with consistent labelling and appearance”. Orr herself has combined motherhood

Ross Bonnett [left], Peter Ferris, president of Masterton Lions [second from right] and Aratoi’s director, Sarah McCLintock [right] with Ayesha Morcilla and students from Hadlow. PHOTOS/LUCY COOPER

with study and creativity. “My background is varied and being creative is part of who I am. As an adult student in my 40s, I returned to university and completed a design degree, I then went on and used my degree and worked as an architectural designer while still living in Wellington, but a lot of local people will know me from when I worked at Carterton District Council as a building control officer.” Orr relocated to Carterton eight years ago and operates The Grey Design Studio. She believes the opportunity for women to be part of the markets will boost “skill, integrity and confidence”.

“We started with three interested stall holders and a kernel of an idea and that has now grown to over 30 stalls and we have a waiting list in place for our inaugural Twilight Market.” A women’s or healthrelated charity is supported at each market. Saturday’s charity is the Carterton Indoor Pool Project. Donations of goods or vouchers are collected from stall holders and raffled at the market for the nominated charity. • The Twilight Christmas Market is this Saturday, November 25 from 3pm-7.30pm, Carterton School, Holloway St. Phone 027 3142606.

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WRAZE making waves

In Carterton, the rose show was a riot of colour.

Lucy Cooper

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The Wairarapa Radio and Zello Enthusiasts [WRAZE] group’s recent club meeting was filled with awards. WRAZE members Ian Real, Josie Howells, Matthew Campbell and Brian Hart each won Echo Awards. Echo Awards celebrate a club member making ‘first contact’ with fellow radio and Zello enthusiasts in New Zealand or overseas. “The first member to see that person come on and make first contact gets an Echo Award,” Shaun Evans, WRAZE Net administrator and coordinator, said. Ian Real’s VHF Radio Echo Award was for making two international contacts in one evening. “We set up a Ham radio actually in the club rooms”, Evans explained. Using the radio repeater on Mount Climie in Upper Hutt, Real first made contact with a radio enthusiast called Shuddhasatwa in Weaverville, a small town in North America. Shortly after chatting

Blooms before the rain

The WRAZE Winter Season Bingo Net Champion is Brian Hart. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

with Shuddhasatwa for about eight minutes, Real made contact with a fellow Ian [Able] based in Rotherham, England. Matthew Campbell took home the Longest QSO Award for the second time this year, with his contact in Wyoming, America, lasting 22.5 minutes. “QSO is Ham talk”, Evans said. “Q codes are Ham radio shorthand, and a QSO is basically a communication between two operators.” “It’s got to be acknowledged because it’s one thing to make contact with a person; it’s another thing to keep the conversation going” Campbell and his American contact, Sam, a truck driver, “discussed multiple subjects. Naturally, some of the conversation was about trucks and haulage,” Evans said.

Brian Hart was the winter seasonal Bingo Net Champion, while Tara Jack and Doron Vernon won the raﬄe. WRAZE also welcomed two new members, Matthew Ogg and Doron Vernon, who will get their own callsign – “like a number plate for a person”. Club membership now stands at about 15 members, Evans said, and the club’s focus is to raise awareness of what WRAZE does and steadily grow the group. “Even though we use [cell phone] technology, there is nothing better than using your voice rather than playing on tech,” Evans said. “That’s what we are trying to do: promote voice, promote people talking to each other.” • For further information contact net admin Shaun Evans: 06 377 5064.

Wairarapa was treated to a double bloomer last weekend, with rose shows in Masterton and Carterton. Vases of delicate petals lined venues in both towns, a treat for the eyes before Sunday’s rain. The Wairarapa Rose Society and the Carterton Rose Society sent Midweek photos of the winners.

ABOVE: This example of nature’s perfection, called Hamilton Gardens, was grown by Carterton Rose Society president Graeme Renall and was crowned champion rose.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, November 22, 2023 EDITORIAL

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From my hazy, crazy, wonderful ride Kia ora, Wairarapa. Been a while between drinks. All going to plan, I’ll be returning to the Midweek desk in February. Full credit to Coops and Julia for keeping the home fires burning and the paper looking cracker in my absence. You got to meet my beautiful Finn Alexander Damian, when he featured as Cutie of the Week back in August. He’s filled out a bit since then — now sporting a mega-watt grin, an enviable set of eyelashes and a wide vocabulary of what his Dad calls his “squeaky sounds”. He’s pretty neat. My first three months as Finn’s mama have been some of the hardest and best of my life. A terrible cliche — for a reason. New parenthood has felt like disappearing down a wormhole into a different dimension. The sleep deprivation is unreal. Everything — even the most mundane of routines and household objects — seems surreal and dreamlike. Then the adrenaline kicks in. Every couple of hours,

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Erin Kavanagh-Hall you’re alternating between ‘invincible’ and ‘March of the Undead’. All the while, you’re working for an adorable and very demanding boss — with a serious milk habit, no command of English, and no discernible circadian rhythm. When reporting to said boss, life revolves around your phone timer. Fifteen minutes for sterilising bottles. Five minutes to heat the milk [never fast enough]. Two minutes to wait and see if bub is just crying in his sleep or actually ravenous. Google search becomes your constant companion. No matter how weird the question, someone has beaten you to it. You’d be surprised how many people have typed in: “Is it okay to watch TV while feeding my baby?” [The jury’s out.]

Like any job, it takes practice. Parenting comes with gadgets and tasks which I swear weren’t designed for people running well below their recommended nightly sleep. I’ve had a few meltdowns getting Finn into his car seat. Bathing a baby feels like learning to waltz — there’s coordination required. Babywearing is… a work in progress. Be patient with yourself and persevere. Your new Overlord is actually pretty forgiving. You do a lot of sitting in this gig — either feeding the CEO or trapped underneath them when they decide only their human bassinet will do. Some days, I can feel my joints seizing up, afraid to move in case Finn’s dummy pops out and the Hounds of Hell are released. [Whoever

invented the dummy? A damn genius.] Other days, having him sleep on me is beautifully meditative. I feel the weight of his warm body, press my cheek against his velvety head, hear the whistle of his breath and just exist, as I am, in the moment. It’s not all roses and snuggles. I’ve had some bad mental health days, especially in Finn’s early weeks, mainly exacerbated by feeding struggles. Breastfeeding grief is real. A fed and happy baby is paramount — I knew that, but it took my heart a while to catch up. And formula ain’t the easy way out. Look out for the bottle-feeding mamas in your life … the Groundhog Day of boiling and chilling, washing and sterilising, measuring and warming can get a bit much. Parenting is a land of contrasts. One minute, you’re sobbing from sheer exhaustion, the next, the baby wiggles his eyebrows in his sleep and you can barely wipe the grin off your face. You’ll start the day wanting to get the hell outta Dodge and end

it lying in bed, absolutely buzzing, thinking your child is the coolest human on the planet. You’ll ask yourself whose dumb idea it was to reproduce. Half an hour later, your son’s snuggled in your lap, listening to you warbling away to Natalie Cole and Dolly Parton and his face lights up like Christmas… and you’re thinking, “can I have this moment forever?” We’ll be on this crazy fairground ride until he leaves home [and beyond]. And actually? I’m pretty happy here in the front seat. I’ll end this with another cliché – the madness is worth it. Finn is, without a doubt, my greatest and proudest achievement [though Midweek is certainly easier to put to bed…]. Life is good. I’ll see y’all in February, Wairarapa. Meri Kirihimete and happy holidays from me and my wee junior reporter. Arohanui. • Erin Kavanagh-Hall and baby Finn feature on page 13 as our Midweek Cuties.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, November 22, 2023 ARATOI VOICES

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Final chance to view It is the ﬁnal weekend to see the beautiful touring exhibition, Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist|He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa. Showing selected works from Te Papa Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist | He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa brings together 20 works by one of New Zealand’s most iconic 20th century artists, Rita Angus (1908–1970). It is safe to say that it has been a popular exhibition. The paintings span Angus’s life and career as an artist, drawing out the themes of paciﬁsm, feminism and nature that shaped so much of her work. One of the most recognisable works in the exhibition is Rutu, 1951, oil on canvas in the centre of the room. This work is full of symbols that reveal fascinating insights into the painting. Dominated by self-

portraiture, Angus’s body of work reflects both her technical ability and her spirituality. Rutu is a highly symbolic piece; Angus had painted it after a physical and mental breakdown, and it has been noted as one of her most imaginative portraits. Rutu is not a selfportrait, but it does see Angus using her own features – blonde hair and blue eyes and combining them with dark skin to create an imaginary goddess – positioning the figure in a pose similar to the Virgin Mary with the sun hovering behind her like a halo. The symbolic nature of the painting continues around the edges. The woman is looking inward from the Tasman Sea, her seat covered in a shell design surrounded by lush green plants. Rutu is a painting that merges Christian and Pacific

symbols in a mix that is New Zealand culture. The white waterlily that the portrait is holding is an Egyptian motif and tribute to an ancient civilisation admired by Angus for the progressive social status enjoyed by women. Sarah McClintock, Aratoi director, has been overwhelmed by how popular the exhibition has been. “It has been a rare privilege to enter Aratoi each day and ﬁnd a new favourite painting. From the ﬂood damaged pumpkins in Flood, Hawke’s Bay to the carved cheek bones of Self-portrait (in green jacket) and the doll-like expressions of Fay and Jane Birkinshaw, each visit to the exhibition reveals new details in these masterful works. “It has been wonderful to see people discover and rediscover Rita Angus

Rutu, 1951, oil on canvas. Purchased 1992 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds. Courtesy of Te Papa Tongarewa. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

and it has proved to be a highlight of 2023 at Aratoi. If you haven’t seen it there is still time – it is not to be missed.”

• Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist | He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa Showing until November 26.

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by a panel of architects including Dave Strachan of SGA; Clare Cousins of Clare Cousins Architects, Melbourne; Sally Ogle of Patchwork Architecture and Ewan Brown of Tennent Brown Architects. The 100m2 tasting room built in 2022 was described as an acute dart-shaped structure, with the tip of the dart featuring a cantilevered front and steps, serving as the entrance. “Except for a solid wall to the east, all other walls are glazed to provide a sense of immersion within the landscape. Extensive use of Lawson cypress internally combined with the raked gable ceiling, creates a light and natural interior.”

The award-winning Ata Rangi Tasting Room in Martinborough. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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16 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, November 22, 2023 CONSERVATION KŌRERO

Don’t give the birds a break this summer Ronnie Priest

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The holiday season is the “most wonderful time of the year”; but for nesting banded dotterel it’s the most “vulnerable” time of the year. DOC Wairarapa is urging beach-goers to give eggs and chicks a fighting chance by remaining below the high tide mark and keeping dogs under control. Banded dotterel breed from September to January, and nest along the foreshore of beaches and rivers. They’re classified as “At risk – declining”. “Dotterel can be found all along the Wairarapa coastline,” biodiversity ranger Bonnie Feng said. “Significant breeding populations exist at Riversdale, White Rock and Ōnoke Spit, as well as inland along the banks of the Tauherenikau River.” Well camouflaged banded dotterel eggs in a nest at Feng said many visitors Ōnoke Spit earlier this year. to the area aren’t aware PHOTOS/DOC these tiny birds are nesting

on the beaches. “Dotterel have evolved to camouﬂage from aerial predators. “Predation by introduced land mammals and disturbance of nesting by human activity remain the high pressures that lead to egg failure after ﬂooding.” Dotterel will nest anywhere from the high tide mark to the base of dunes. They lay two or three eggs in nests which are well concealed and therefore easily crushed by unsuspecting beach users. As dotterel prefer to nest in the vicinity of streams and river mouths, beachusers are asked to be extra wary at these locations. Human interference can cause dotterel chicks to scatter across a beach, putting them at risk of being killed by other territorial birds. Chicks may also be kept from regular feeding by their parents, and without adequate food they can die from starvation. You can help in the protection of dotterel by:  Respecting fences and

Banded dotterel chicks equally well camouflaged.

boundary ropes  Keeping dogs on leads  Keeping vehicles oﬀ beaches and sandspits  Walking below the high tide mark. If you see irresponsible driving on the beach, particularly Ōnoke Spit, please report it to 0800 DOC HOT [0800 36 24 68] and include descriptions of those responsible and any vehicles they may have used. “Having public support to protect our dotterel is vital to the long-term conservation of this special species,” Feng said. “We can all still enjoy the beach this summer without

putting them at further risk on top of the other pressures.” The White Rock Dotterel Group was set up in 2020 to help protect the banded dotterel. They work alongside the Greater Wellington Regional Council to monitor the birds during the breeding season. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact robert@aorangitrust. org.nz • The Wairarapa Midweek has partnered with conservation groups to put a spotlight on conservation eﬀorts locally.

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Members of Cobblestones Trust and GTLT celebrated the new lease. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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earlier this month, with members of both GTLT and the museum trust gathering to celebrate. GTLT chair Phil Holden said it had been a long journey to get to the lease agreement but “the end has justiﬁed the time”. “It was 50 years ago that the trust went into overdraft to support the establishment of Cobblestones, so it is ﬁtting that the circle is closed through this new lease arrangement.” Cobblestones Trust co-chairman Joseph

and as a venue for good fun and happy times.” Also attending the signing was newly-elected MP for Wairarapa Mike Butterick, who called the collaboration a “fantastic story of localism and community benefit”. “Cobblestones Museum is an important and significant attraction that helps underpin Wairarapa as a destination and contributes to the local economy, from which we all benefit,” Butterick said. “I look forward to seeing the museum go from strength to strength.”

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Pupils dig getting hands-on Rebecca King

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A newfound passion for gardening on the part of pupils at St Patrick’s School in Masterton now means they will have a thriving food forest on what used to be a bare area of land on the school’s grounds. Pupils have seized the opportunity to get their hands dirty by digging up compost and planting various fruit trees and vegetables. Fresh produce from the school’s food forest will be used in cooking lessons, helping pupils learn about the importance of food

security through planting, growing, and cooking. “It’s really about understanding where our food comes from because some of the kids will go into a supermarket and think that’s where their food comes from,” Garden to Table facilitator Paula Sala said. “This way, they’re handson, in the earth, they know the whole process of how their food comes about. “One of the things here is showing that it can be done, it’s showing that it’s an easy process, and there’s a sort of symbiotic relationship between all the plants and what’s going on – and that’s super important.”

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Carterton District Council has ensured it is summer-ready with improvements to the district’s pool and a new manager for the facility. Ahead of this season’s opening on November 25, Carterton’s free outdoor pool has upgraded its water features, after a new pool slide was

installed last year. The slide proved popular with users, who shared ideas on how to make the addition more fun. After feedback, the council has installed a water pump, allowing water to ﬂow freely down the slide, giving users a smoother and faster ride. Council staﬀ have also altered the angle at

the bottom of the slide to help ease the transition from the slide to the pool. Carterton’s pool complex has a main pool, a learner’s pool, and a toddler’s pool. A CDC spokesperson said former manager Russell Geange had retired from providing the summer pool service after more than two decades, so the council needed to ﬁnd a new contractor. Council facilities manager Glenda Seville announced the new management team, who also manage the Trust

House Recreation Centre in Masterton. “We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Belgravia Leisure to ensure our residents can still access the pools this summer,” Seville said. Belgravia Leisure general manager Mark Blake said it is a privilege to take responsibility for the complex. “Naturally staﬀ who have served at the pool last year will have the opportunity to stay and we hope and believe we can serve the Carterton community well in what I’m sure will be a wonderful hot summer,” he said. Geange and

his team had staﬀed the pools for many years, and Seville said his experience and commitment had been appreciated by the community. “I would like to thank Russell and the swim school staﬀ for their years of commitment, without which we wouldn’t have been able to provide summer swimming for our residents,” she said. More information about the Carterton pool, including opening hours, is at cdc.govt.nz/ swimming –NZLDR • Public Interest Journalism funded through NZ On Air

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Housing options in retirement: planning ahead As we get older and our needs change, our thinking about where we should live might also change. Knowing our options can help us choose the best path and set the wheels in motion before an option is thrust upon us by circumstances. Much of the information in this article is sourced from the sorted.org website.

Questions about housing Some of the questions about housing we might want to consider well before we retire (whether we own or rent) include: 1 Should we downgrade the size of our home and garden and, if yes, then when? Or do we have enough money so that we have the choice of ageing in place while paying for others to maintain the house and garden?

2 Are we living in the best location, or should we shift closer to medical or other facilities, or nearer to family and friends who can support us?

More older people are renting, and the number continues to increase.

3 If we own our own place, are there options for freeing up cash such as subdividing the property and either selling off a section or building a rental unit, taking out a reverse equity mortgage, or taking in a boarder?

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4 Wherever we live, is there anything we could do to make the house more navigable as we age, such as introducing ramps and rails? 5 Whatever we’re thinking, it might be helpful to consider all the costs associated with each option. There are transitional costs relating to moving including legal fees, relocation costs, and real estate agent fees. There are ongoing costs such as rates, insurance, maintenance, rent, or body corporate fees, depending on the housing option you chose.

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The tools are designed for older people, family members and service providers who are supporting older people, and landlords or property managers who want to support their older tenants. The Going for Good Renting Guide for Renting in Later Life is a practical information tool for older people covering topics like tenants’ rights, finding a rental and being a successful tenant. It includes stories from older renters, tips, checklists, and where to go for more information. There’s also a Rapid Reference for Older Renters (a shorter version of the Guide), covering all the main areas of interest and connecting you to useful agencies. Both can be downloaded as PDFs.

Papakāinga involves a community of, generally, three to ten houses on Māori land (whenua). This approach can incorporate both affordable rentals and owner-occupied houses. It’s an attractive way to maintain independence as we age while having a close-knit community around us. If you’re thinking of establishing papakāinga housing on whenua Māori, where homes will be owned and occupied by the owners of the whenua, and whānau who whakapapa to the land can live according to Te Ao Māori, then Te Puni Kōkiri may be able to fund your venture. There are many options today for smaller homes that would be ideal for papakāinga housing. In the Wairarapa, Clever Living homes, owned by Quality Builders, is one such option. Visit: www.cleverlivingco.co.nz.

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Golden Retirement villages often have complex financial arrangements. Choosing to move into a retirement village is no small thing, as it has long-term personal and financial consequences. Retirement villages vary in their accommodation and facilities, services, support and care, legal and financial structures, philosophy, and management. The most common form of legal title with retirement villages is a ‘licence to occupy’. This gives residents the right to live in the unit but without owning it. In many cases, but not all, residents do not share in any capital gain when they leave or transfer within the village.

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Next steps. Wherever we are on our ageing journey, it’s always a good idea to know about our housing options and to make a plan.

Climate crisis focus of talk Antarctica scientist Dr Bella Duncan, who lives in Carterton, will talk about the changes in that region and how it is an important part of the growing worldwide climate crisis at the November 30 meeting of the Wairarapa branch of the NZ Institute of International Aﬀairs in Masterton. Duncan, a research fellow at Victoria University’s Antarctic Research Centre, will discuss what the changes mean for Wairarapa, New Zealand and the world. She will also brieﬂy comment on the geo-political situation – the number of countries who claim an interest or foothold in the region and their ambitions. “The drastic reduction in sea ice extent around Antarctica recently is unprecedented in our historic records and is just one of the many changes we’re seeing in our Antarctic and Southern Ocean ecosystems in response to continuing increases in atmospheric CO2,” Duncan said. “We know from studying records of the Antarctic environment over the

geological past that we can expect these changes to continue, with signiﬁcant impacts to our local and global climate, sea level and ecosystems. “The inequality of climate change impacts mean that lower-income regions of the globe like the tropics will experience extreme temperatures and climate impacts earliest.” As a researcher, she uses molecular fossils, known as biomarkers. to reconstruct the climate and environment during periods of global warmth and elevated atmospheric CO2 in the geological past, with a focus on Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. “I am particularly interested in the Oligocene and Miocene epochs [34-5 million years ago], when Antarctica was still vegetated, and signiﬁcant ice volume and sea level variability occurred under global temperatures and atmospheric CO2 levels projected to occur in the coming centuries.” She used the fossilised molecular remnants of plants, algae, archaea and bacteria to reconstruct aspects of the climate

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and environment, such as air and sea surface temperatures and the hydrological and carbon cycles. “We need urgent action to reduce emissions to limit the impact of climate change, and every emissions reduction step we can take will help,” Duncan said. “We also need to plan to mitigate and reduce the impact of the changes we’ve already locked in.” • The meeting will be at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton at 8pm on Thursday, November 30. Tea and coﬀee from 7.30pm. All are welcome. Non-members: $5 door charge. For more information contact secretary Aileen Weston, phone [06] 372-5741, email aileen. weston@orcon.net.nz

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Start right now I heard about a person who had a sense of disappointment in themself because of a feeling they hadn’t reached a level of achievement and fulfilment in their life. Because of this, the person took out the blame, to a large extent, on someone else, thinking the other person had held them back. This makes me think of two things: the first being that, even though it’s not easy to acknowledge it, in almost all cases the position we find ourselves in life is down to our choices. The decisions we have made, both positive and negative, have taken us to the point we are at today. The second factor is that, regardless of where we are today, positive change can start right now. We can start making a difference right now. The actions we take don’t need to be huge, but they do need to be planned and implemented consistently. We’re not going to go from mediocre to greatness overnight, but we can get a little bit better almost immediately which, over time, will lead to significant positive change and impact.

Why I write

As I have shared many times, I have been writing these posts for years. I initially started writing them because the writer Seth Godin, a person I admire, shared how he writes every day and had been doing so for years. From there my writing became about both reinforcing what I had learned in the books and content I consumed, then also as a means of looking for positivity in the world as a reminder there is so much good around us if we deliberately set about looking for it. Since my writing is now published as a weekly newspaper column I have the added purpose of inspiring others. This week two people I love and care deeply

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Tim Nelson about told me how much they enjoyed my latest column. Feedback like this is incredibly rewarding to hear, as it helps me to see how what I share does impact on others. I’ll keep writing indefinitely. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read it; I really hope it makes your day that little bit brighter.

People proved wrong

Just over four years ago I was at a presentation for people who were considering running for council. A friend who was a council staff member at the time encouraged me to stand. I have a huge amount of respect for this person, so I decided to attend the presentation to see what would be involved. What was shared suggested it would be a challenge to manage the council role with my career as a school principal, but I thought I’d be able to do it through hard work, effectively managing my time, and the support of my school community [the person mentioned above was also on my school board of trustees at the time - thanks Kirsty]. At the end of the presentation, two people approached me and told me it wasn’t feasible for me to be a councillor and a school principal at the same time. They felt I would be doing a disservice to both, encouraging me to try for council at some later date when I didn’t have the work commitments I had at the time. I am sharing this because I have just read about the idea of naysayers and supporters. The naysayer can have either a positive or negative impact on us. The negative can be in the form of making us

doubt ourselves, believing that something isn’t possible and not worth trying. Conversely, as was the case with me and becoming a councillor [now in my second term as an elected representative], their doubt was the catalyst I needed to take on the challenge, to prove them wrong, and it’s a challenge I’m incredibly glad I took on. Motivation can come in both a negative and positive form. It can come from our supporters [thanks Kirsty], or it can come from a desire to prove those wrong who try to hold us back.

Don’t change

FC Union Berlin is a German football team that punches well above its weight. They have been in the Bundesliga, the top flight of German football since 2019, and are now playing in the European Champions League, the highest level of club football in the world. The success the club has achieved has been based on developing local and youth talent, and smart buying of players from other teams. They have essentially been a team without big names and this philosophy has worked really well for them. Things changed in the pre-season for the 202324 season, with the club buying Italian superstar Leonardo Bonucci, considered one of the greatest defenders of his generation. Ths change hasn’t been successful, with Bonucci not settling in or playing well. The club has just ended a 12-match losing streak and they are in the Bundesliga relegation zone. FC Union Berlin had a formula that worked, with the team getting better each year to the point

where they are competing with the world’s best teams. However, a change of philosophy has taken them backwards, when this change wasn’t needed. Change can be necessary when things aren’t going well. However, when things are progressing in the way we want we should stick to the pathway and process that has got us to where we are.

A reminder to be grateful

Thursday: Colleagues cleaning up after a child was sick at our school disco. Friday: The video made about me that was shown at our school assembly. Saturday: My brother Mal always checking in on me to make sure I’m okay [I am, but I still appreciate it]. Sunday: My friend Dave doing all of the organisation for a trip we’re going on. Monday: My electric blanket. Tuesday: Knowing that a student at school who is having a tough time has such a lovely family. Wednesday: The reply I got from a friend to a text I sent. Everything I have shared are the things I have recorded in my gratitude journal over the past seven days. Apart from a couple of names left out, nothing has been changed or edited to make them look any different or more special for an audience. Some are a bigger deal than others, but they are all things I am grateful for, that have made my life better in some way over a 24-hour period. Everyone should keep a gratitude journal; doing so is a reminder that good things are continually happening, even on the most ordinary of days, and when time may be tough for whatever reason.

How to learn something Learning is something we do throughout our lives, often even when we’re not deliberately intending to do so. There are the formal times in which learning takes place in educational institutions, such as

Question things

Often we will accept what others share without question, especially when they speak with authority. However, if we think back we will all recall numerous times in which what seemed correct at the time, turns out not to be. We need to get into the habit of asking questions, even when it may be uncomfortable to do so. Two appropriate questions to ask could be: Why is that? How do you know that’s the case? Answers to these questions should either support what has been presented, or add some doubt, leading to caution and more questions. Something to immediately be concerned about would be the person being questioned appearing defensive or resistant. They should welcome the opportunity to further support their position. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP Masterton parks keep the Green Flags flying Masterton’s Queen Elizabeth Park and Henley Lake have maintained their international Green Flag status in the latest awards.

and hard work of the Council’s Parks and Open Spaces staff and contractor Green by Nature (formerly Recreational Services).

It is the fifth year running Queen Elizabeth Park has received a Green Flag, with glowing comments from the mystery shopper-style assessor – “It was a pleasure to visit this site, which appears to be on a path to continual improvement. Awesome.”

“Henley Lake is a fantastic space to a range of visitors from dog walkers do disc golf fans.”

Henley Lake maintained its Green Flag Community Award for the third year running. The Community Award recognises the involvement of the community in developing the park through the Henley Trust. Masterton District Council Manager Community Facilities and Activities Corin Haines said the awards were a testament to the careful planning

Henley Trust Chair Tom Ward was delighted with the news. “The Trust is committed to helping make Henley Lake a place for the whole community to enjoy and it’s great to see that recognised once again.” Mayor Gary Caffell continues to be proud of the Council’s focus on open spaces. “I never get tired of walking through our green spaces and Queen Elizabeth Park and Henley Lake are two of the best in the country. “I want to acknowledge the work that goes into ensuring they aremaking them places people want to be.”

Diwali celebrations

Christmas is coming! Christmas parade

Celebrate Christmas with your community at Masterton’s Christmas Parade followed by family fun in the park! The Masterton Christmas Parade is back on Saturday 2 December – starting at 12.30pm at Queen Street (next to Countdown supermarket), and moving along Queen Street, finishing at the Farriers Bar and Eatery carpark. After the parade, there will be a festive family afternoon of activities in the Green Space in Queen Elizabeth Park. There will be a performance from the JDDC dance school, live music, food trucks, and the Waka Tākaro play trailer to keep the kids entertained.

Lighting up the Christmas tree

Mayor Gary Caffell will celebrate the lighting up of the Town Square Christmas tree at the Thursday night food trucks on 30 November. Food and fun from 4pm, lights at 6pm. The Waka Tākaro play trailer will be providing activities for the kids.

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Light up your house!

We also again producing our map of houses in Masterton decorated for Christmas. To register for inclusion on the map, contact: events@mstn.govt.nz by 4 pm Wednesday 13 December.

Pack the Bus is back!

We’re proud to support the cause - filling a bus with kids’ gifts and non-perishable festive food to ensure everyone gets a great Christmas. The bus will be at: Friday 1 December 10.30-11.30am The Warehouse 12-2pm Paper Plus Masterton 2.15 – 2.30pm Waiata House 2.30-3pm Innovative Adiversary Accountants Sunday 3 December 11am-1pm Mitre 10 Mega Masterton Donations can also be left at MDC, SWDC, CDC, Re-Think Accountants, All Property Brokers Offices, Mitre 10 Mega Masterton, and Paper Plus Masterton

Masterton District Council’s Welcoming Communities Advisor has assisted the Wairarapa Indian Association in providing their first celebration of Diwali in the region this month. Diwali symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness and the Hindu celebration attended by around 450 people featured colour costumes and dance performances. The Council provided $1000 in funding support for the event.

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NOVEMBER 2023 Consultation opens Masterton District Council is consulting on its participation in the Government’s Future of Severely Affected Locations (FOSAL) buy-out programme for properties in Tinui damaged in Cyclone Gabrielle. Under the FOSAL funding arrangement, the Government would contribute 50 per cent of the cost of buying out Category 3 properties if the Council funds the other 50 per cent. Nine properties with 12 dwellings around Tinui have been provisionally assessed as Category 3, meaning they are not safe to live on due to risk of flooding. The estimated total cost to the Council of buying these properties is $2.5 million. The Council share would come from loan funding. The impact of this for the 2024/25 year would be an increase of 0.75 per cent in rates, an extra $26 per year for a median-value urban residential property. For more information, and to submit, visit our website (mstn.govt.nz). Hardcopy documents are available at the Council’s office at 161 Queen Street or Masterton District Library (54 Queen Street). The consultation closes Monday 4 December.

Parking survey planned A survey of parking behaviour will take place in Masterton on 4 December to support Masterton District Council decision-making on parking-related issues. Engineering consultants Stantec will conduct the survey of: y the central business area – including Dixon, Queen and Chapel Streets between the northern SH2 roundabout and Kuripuni y Te Ore Ore Road near the hospital y First Street near the Lansdowne shopping centre y commuter parking areas to the east and west of the central business area. This will involve use of a car fitted with a vehicle recognition camera, as well as analysis of parking meter transactions, and manual checks of Council offstreet carparks. Information gathered will not be used for enforcement. The Council’s parking enforcement staff will continue to operate as normal. The Council will comply with its Privacy Policy regarding collection, storage, and disposal of all data gathered in the parking survey. The Council’s Manager Strategy and Governance Karen Yates said the information gathered would be key in developing the future approach to parking. “We need to know how carparks are being used currently before we consider the best way to manage parking in the future.”

Council Meetings The meetings of the Council and its committees for the coming month are listed below.

Unless specified, all meetings will be held in the Kiwi Room at Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Members of the public are welcome to attend these meetings. The meetings will also be accessible to the public via the livestream on the Masterton District Council YouTube page. Agendas will be available on the Council website (www. mstn.govt.nz) and copies will be available for inspection at the main Council office, 161 Queen Street, and at the Library, 54 Queen Street, two working days prior to the meeting.

Opportunity for Public Comment

At the beginning of some meetings, a period is available for those who wish to speak or comment on any matter relevant to the meeting in question. Requests to speak at a meeting should be made to Harriet Kennedy, Governance Team Leader, phone 370 6300 or email mdc@mstn.govt.nz at least one clear day before the meeting.

What’s On Today Wednesday 22 November 3pm Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting Thursday 23 November 4:30pm Deadline for Building and Resource consent applications that are likely to be granted and issued before Christmas 4:30pm Deadline for business registration applications to begin operating in January (excluding alcohol) Monday 27 November - Sunday 3 December Pack the Bus Wairarapa 2023 Wednesday 29 November 11am Hearings Committee – Hearing of an objection to the classification of a dog as menacing. 1pm Council meeting to adopt the Annual Report 2pm Council meeting to hear submissions on the Revenue and Financing Policy. Thursday 30 November 4pm Lighting the Christmas tree celebration Saturday 2 December 12:30pm Christmas Parade followed by family fun at the park Wednesday 6 December 4:30pm Deadline for special licences for an event held between 28 January and 9 February 2024 Friday 8 December 4:30pm Last day for non-urgent LIM applications in 2023 Wednesday 13 December 3pm Council Meeting 4pm Last day to register your address for our Masterton Christmas Light map Friday 15 December 4:30pm Last day for urgent LIM applications in 2023 Thursday 21 December 4:30pm Last day for building inspections in 2023

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30 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Business stars shine The Business Wairarapa annual WBS Wairarapa Awards gala evening was held last week at Masterton’s Hood Aerodrome – home of 2019 Supreme Award winners Wings Over Wairarapa – with those attending the sold-out event entertained by celebrity MC Jason Gunn. “Each year the quality of the nominations for the Wairarapa Awards increases,” Business Wairarapa chairwoman Marie-Claire Andrews said, “and this reﬂects the way our business community continues to punch well above its weight and also how our

region has established itself as one of New Zealand’s premier destinations for tourism. “On behalf of the Business Wairarapa Board, congratulations to all of the ﬁnalists and winners, and a huge thank you to Trust House and all of our category sponsors, along with our partners Legend Aviation, 3 Little Words, Urlar, MBA Brewery, Noise Productions, Printcraft, Carterton, Masterton, and South Wairarapa District Councils, and our event organisers Splash.” This year’s Trust House Supreme Award winner was Greytown’s

Festival of Christmas, which now attracts 50,000 visitors to the town each year during the traditionally quiet winter months and has produced an annual economic beneﬁt of $4.5 million to the region. The month-long festival, which has only been running since 2020, was also selected by the independent judging panel as the winner of the Tranzit Group Vibrant Award. Other category winners were: The WBS Emerging Business Award was awarded to Cycling Tom Bike Shop.

More FM Wairarapa 89.5 Service Award: Brackenridge Country Retreat & Spa founder Cathie Morrison. The Harcourts Hamill Realty Award for Innovation: MyTrucking. Gibson Sheat Team Award: Inspire Living. White Swan Country Hotel Experience Award, a new award category this year, which recognises the willingness to go above and beyond to provide an exceptional customer experience: Driving Miss Daisy Wairarapa. Masterton Trust Lands Trust Not-For-Proﬁt Award, the other new award category, which

recognises contributions made to the Wairarapa community: Masterton Food Bank. The Wairarapa [WEDS] Award: Powershop Masterton. Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Pakihi Māori Award: Wairarapa Youth Charitable Trust. The Business Wairarapa board also paid tribute to former Masterton mayor Bob Francis and Wairarapa Dark Sky Association chairwoman and former South Wairarapa mayor Viv Napier “for their selﬂess contributions to the region, which have spanned many decades”.

New MP for Wairarapa Mike Butterick [right], and Trust House chief executive John Prendergast [left], with the Supreme Award winners, Greytown Festival of Christmas: Rachael Fletcher, Nick Rogers and Claire Friend. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

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Rebecca King Armies of dung beetles could one day become a familiar sight on Wairarapa farms, thanks to teams from Greater Wellington Regional Council [GWRC] and Dung Beetle Innovations [DBI]. During the summer of 2019, about 50 farmers put their hands up to co-fund dung beetle packages designed to encourage on-farm trials, leading to cleaner pasture and environmental and economic beneﬁts. Sixty per cent of Wairarapa dairy farms and 40 per cent of sheep and beef farms have invested in dung beetles. The excrementloving beetles work to bury livestock dung,

which aerates the soil, improves the nutrient cycle, and helps manage water absorption and dispersion. According to the DBI website, when properly established the beetles’ environmental and economic beneﬁts will start to be noticed after four to six years. Meanwhile, farmers can expect to see beetle activity in three to four years and full carrying capacity reached in nine to 10 years. Entomologist and DBI co-founder Dr Shaun Forgie said over 900 farms in New Zealand use dung beetles, with a 94 per cent success rate. Auckland-based DBI imports 11 species of dung beetles into the

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During an annual monitoring process held in February of this year, teams from GWRC and DBI found evidence of dung beetle establishment on four farms located from Carterton to Pirinoa. The species that was found on a farm near Pirinoa was the Onthophagus binodis. Beetles were found in traps on a sheep and beef block, and beetle larvae were seen inside dung balls that are burrowed underneath dung pat. “There’s evidence in other places of New Zealand that show they’re going really well, with multiple diﬀerent species establishing – so there’s no real reason why it shouldn’t here,” Schaller said.

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survey from the Informing New Zealand Beef [INZB] programme. According to INZB, the survey – which takes 10 minutes to complete – aims to track awareness, knowledge, and use of genetic tools in the New Zealand beef industry over time. “Responses to the survey play a key role

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, November 22, 2023

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and his team deliver the best spouting and gutter services in the region. They have a strong relationship with the building industry, built on trust. Joel is reliable and consistent, and his work has stood the test of time. Whether you have a query about what’s on offer or want to request a free quote, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Call 06 378 0204 | Email officelni@rainaway.co.nz

Visit www.rainaway.co.nz/branch/wairarapa & fill out the contact form

APPLIANCE SERVICING Has your appliance broken down?

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT

Tam Williams Registered Nurse

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Making life better for all people affected by dementia

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Kia piki te ora mo ngaˉ taˉ ngata mate Poˉ rewarewa

06 377 7522

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Ashley Turner

027 444 0323

BUILDER

BIN HIRE

New Build  Renovations  Home Improvements

P James 022 082 1972 E james@devennyconstruction.co.nz

027 463 7144 nic.durkin@waiarb.co.nz

TRADEAND HEADING DECKS FENCES

Carpet and Upholstery CLEANING

WE HAVE ALL SKIP BIN OPTIONS

• Houses • Commercial Businesses Servicing the Wairarapa area

CALL TO DISCUSS YOUR REQUIREMENTS

Call Don: 0800 278 256 Mobile/Text: 021 0255 2516 Email: 0800carpetclean@gmail.com

DECORATING

EAR WAX REMOVAL

Kirkland Decorating

We take the time to give you the perfect look for your style and decor • Plastering • Interior & Exterior Painting • Wallpapering Specialists • Domestic or Commercial • Colour Consultations • No job is too big or too small Please contact 06 378 2210 or 027 429 1770 www.leithkirklanddecorating.co.nz

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Electrician

TREE REMOVAL STRUCTURAL PRUNING CHIPPING & STUMP GRINDING

WAIRARAPA

ELECTRICIAN

021 222 5604 colinrobinson998@gmail.com

Powerco Approved Contractor

email: wealtd@xtra.co.nz

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Colin Robinson

For all tree work, powerline clearance, stump grinding, hedges

office@waitreescaping.nz wairarapatreescaping@yahoo.co.nz www.waitreescaping.nz

CONTRACTING • Driveways • Drainage • Cartage • Concrete Breaker • and more ...

TREESCAPING

Warren & Mark Adam

CONTRACTOR

• General Earthworks • Farmwork-Tracks etc. • Site Clearing • Trenching • Foundation

ARBORIST ARBORIST

QUALIFIED ARBORISTS

Phone: 06 379 8930

High quality builds you will love to call home 022 368 3806 06 372 5771 Arran Turner

WAIRARAPA

34-36 High Street South, Carterton

ARBORIST QUALITY PRUNING TREE REMOVAL FELLING STORM WORK HEDGE WORK RURAL TREE WORK

ARBORIST

CONTACT KEvIN WAlSh: 0800 WAI TREE 0800 924 8733 “No tree too tall or too small”

& Appliances (2017) Ltd

Solway Showgrounds, Cnr Fleet & York Streets, Masterton 5840

With a spring in their step, Wayne and his team are ready to go to help you get your house and garden ready for summer. In the garden, they can trim hedges and trees, clear your section, and supply and apply wood chips, mulch, bark nuggets, and compost. While they’re at your place, they can clean your windows and even tackle your driveway, roof, and weed spraying. There’s plenty of other things this handy team can do at your place, too. Give Wayne a call on 021 133 0877 to see what else he could help you with. WINZ quotes are available.

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PETENIKOLAISON 117 Perry St, Masterton P 06 370 3222 | pete.co.nz

ACHIEVABLE OUTCOME

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To book appt

ph: 06 370 6730

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FURNITURE REMOVALS

ROSIES

REMOVALS LTD

MASTERTON

A family business that moves families & individuals

Free Quotes/Local or Nationwide Full Packing Services Short Term Storage Phone 06 370 1258 / 0800 46 76 74 office@rosiesremovals.co.nz 4 Buchanan Place, Masterton

Wednesday, November 22, 2023 Business Wairarapa Midweek

FURNITURE REMOVAL

FURNITURE MOVERS

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GUTTER CLEANING

Residential Offices Pensioner Discounts Nationwide

Same rate weekday or weekend 15 years experience Winz registered

Phone Michelle on 0274 23 27 71 or 0800 23 27 71

Email: furnitureremovalsolutions@gmail.com

Dean Cooper, Owner/Operator P: 0800 101 434 or 021 243 1327 E: realdealmovers@hotmail.co.nz www.realdealmovers.co.nz

HANDYMAN

HEATING

Single & Multi level gutter cleaning ground based. Also various other property maintenance

BRIAN POPE owner & operator

027 238 6753, 06 377 1285 bjpope@xtra.co.nz

INSECT CONTROL

CALL US FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT

No job is too small... we will change a light bulb Call Ray 021 0856 7730 or 06 370 2285

• •

Chimney sweeping & Inspections Fire installations

Keeping your home and family safe.

0800 244 663 (CHIMNEY)

GET READY FOR FLIES! Grab yourself a starter pack - uses natural pyrethrin, an award winning automatic dispenser and insect spray.

Licenced Builder

peter@woodburners.co.nz | www.woodburners.co.nz

Visit www.ecomist.co.nz or your local stockist Gardenbarn

LAWN AND GARDEN SERVICES

LAWN MOWING

MOBILE BLASTING

First Home Maintenance

YOU GROW IT - WE MOW IT PRICING FROM $10 A MOW

Based in Masterton covering all of Wairarapa

DWAYNE STEPHENS: 022 586 4793 stephens.rescue@yardservices.co.nz www.yardservices.co.nz

• Lawn Mowing • Hedge Trimming • Green Waste Removal • Scrub Cutting • Weed Control • Water Blasting • Garden Tidy ups

Contact Craig on

0274 251 313 or 06 304 7931

KITCHEN Quality, affordable kitchens No prolonged time frames Designed especially for your space Also wardrobes, shelving & much more To discuss your project call 027 733 2208 or visit us at 148A Renall St, Masterton

CUSTOM CABINETRY WAIRARAPA LTD

WAIRARAPA MIDWEEK PUBLISHES the

‘PEOPLE WHO MEAN BUSINESS’ THE FUTURE OF SURFACE PREPARATION

For a free quote call Simon on 021 026 78300

PAINTING

ROOF PAINTING

HANDYMAN

COOLAVIN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

We specialise in residential and commercial moves. From packing to unpacking – we look after you like we are moving our own family.

• Repairs • Gutter cleaning • Decks • Fences • Kitchen installations

Are you looking to redecorate?

We are a dustless mobile surface preparation company that services the entire Wairarapa region. Automotive • Residential • Industrial

Be a part of this directory and receive FREE advertorial space plus a photo to enhance your advertising message.

Call Evan: 027 664 9507 evan@mobiledustfreeblasting.co.nz mobiledustfreeblasting.co.nz

Call now 06 370 0933 or email ads@age.co.nz

PEST CONTROL

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Pest Control Cockroaches · Wasps · Flies · Spiders · Ants We also do carpet cleaning!

• Free quotes at competitive prices • 5 year workmanship guarantee

DIRECTORY EVERY WEEK.

PLUMBER

WAYNOS PLUMBING

Certified plumber For all your plumbing requirements Ph 027 244 7645 | 24/7

griffiths8@gmail.com www.wairarapapainting.co.nz

6P Painting and Decorating Ltd Josh - 027 202 9831 / Mat - 022 561 4742

Phone: 06 370 3640 | 027 347 8811

• Drain Clearing • Drain CCTV Inspections • Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations • General Maintenance

PLUMBING AND GAS

PLUMBING, GAS & DRAINS

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

• Burst Pipes • Spouting and Roof Repairs • Installation of Gas Hot Water Systems • Bathroom and Kitchen Renovations Proudly Wairarapa owned and operated. With us your job is in safe hands.

Call 021 605 603

www.safehandsplumbing.co.nz

YOU'RE IN GOOD HANDS

• Plumbing • Gasﬁtting • Gas Appliance Servicing • Drainlaying • CCTV & Drain Unblocking

06 370 0006 wairarapa@straightﬂush.co.nz 8 Chapel St, Masterton

TRADEMAINTENANCE HEADING PROPERTY

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Introducing We Sort It Services

Tree & Hedge Trimming Driveway, Roof & Weed Spraying Window Cleaning  Section Clearing Supply & Apply Wood Chips, Mulch, Bark Nuggets & Compost + much much more WINZ quotes available

0800 945 140 | www.wesortit.co.nz

Tiling

Contact Wayne on 021 133 0877 The Green Team Property Maintenance Ltd

TRAVEL Planning a Holiday?

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WE WASH HOUSES, MAKING YOUR PROPERTY LOOK ITS BEST! • Residential House wash • Commercial Building wash • Roof wash • Gutter clean • Moss/mould treatment • Concrete wash & more WE USE SAFE & ECO-FRIENDLY PRODUCTS Richard: 027 304 9653 propertywash@hotmail.co.nz www.propertywashwairarapa.co.nz

RAINWATER SYSTEMS

Written 10 years ‘no leaks’ guarantee 0800 50 50 52 www.rainaway.co.nz

TREE SERVICES TREE REDUCTIONS & REMOVALS PRUNING & TRIMMING STUMP GRINDING

027 282 1151 laing.tiling@xtra.co.nz

Lynne Carlyon - Travel Broker M: 0274 110 233 E: lynne.carlyon@nztravelbrokers.co.nz W: www.nztravelbrokers.co.nz

FREE NO OBLIGATION QUOTE

Call Tim or Baylee 06 390 1376 - 022 161 9204 baylee@washrite.co.nz

REAL ESTATE

Buying? Selling? Think • Continuous Spouting in 3 different profiles • • Gutter Guard • • Traditional Spouting & Box Gutter • • External Fascia & Spouting Systems • • Downpipes & Rainwater Heads • • Made to measure on-site •

HEDGING & SHAPING

Tiling & Paving

• Residential, Commercial, Rural • Low Pressure House Washing

• Roof Wash/Moss & Mould Treatments • Decks, Fences, Gutters, Surface & Driveway Cleaning • We specialise in Pre-Sale Makeovers

Free No obligation Quotes

Andy Traill 027 450 9207 traill@live.com

Jude: 027 611 9199 Bill: 021 262 4519

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WATER TANK SERVICES

TOMLIN WATER TANK SERVICES

• Concrete & Plastic Water Tank Cleaning • Concrete Tanks Repairs • Chemical Free • Professional & Efficient Service offering Competitive Rates

IAN 021 120 1290 | JODI 06 377 2258 TREE SERVICES

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40 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Events

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Alcoholics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7.30-8.30pm. Call 0800 229 6757. Belly Dance for Beginners: Kiwi Hall, Featherston, 6.30-7.30pm. Call Antonia Blincoe [021] 105-7649. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High Street, Carterton,1pm for 1.30pm start. Call Pauline Hodgson [027] 406-672. Carterton Community Choir: 7.159pm, St David’s Presbyterian Church Youth Wing, 164 High St South. Call [0278] 205-801. Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm or by appointment. Call Vivienne 379-5564. Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Scouts [11-14 years] 6.30-8.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395. Danzability Class: 11am-noon, at Studio 73, Greytown. Contact physio. rachel.horwell@gmail.com or [022] 077-2654. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Martinborough: 9.30-11.30am, St Andrew’s Church; Featherston: 1.303.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Fareham Creative Space: Also Fri/Tues, open studio, 10am-3pm, 80 Underhill Rd, Featherston. Email: registrations@ farehamcreativespace.nz Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Food Market: Food trucks, 4.30-7pm outside the Masterton Town Hall. GirlGuidingNZ: Carterton Pippins, 5-7 years, 4.15-5.30pm. Carterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 6-7.30pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. KeepFit!: 10.30am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, tutored classes available, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019 or Elissa [0274] 706-528. Masterton Petanque Club: 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call 378-8888. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Ruamahanga Club: Cards, 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact David [021] 246-0295. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Weekly practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@ gmail.com Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Aratoi: Light and Space: Sculptures from the collection to Nov 26; Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist/He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa to Nov 26; Rebekah Farr: O Deluge, Stop Singing, We’re Drowning to Dec 3; Dwayne Duthie: Double Edge Sword to Dec 3; Natasha Ratuva: Buiniga to Feb 18. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Carterton Senior Citizens: 12.303.30pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next to the library. Cloth Collective Sewing Workshop: 10am-2pm, Kiwi Hall Supper Room. Call Sara Uruski [0274] 474-959. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643.

Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Justice of the Peace: Carterton library noon-2pm; Masterton District Court 11am-1pm; Eketahuna Library 1.30-4.30pm. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 5.30-6.30pm, Trust House Recreation Centre back pool. Call Stu [027] 295-4189 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Needlework & Craft Drop-in: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call May [06] 308-6912 or Virginia [06] 308-8392. South Wairarapa Rebus Club: 10am at the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club. Call John Reeve 3799379. Wairarapa Kids Choir: For children aged seven years up, 3.50-4.50pm, during school terms, Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton. Call Jill [027] 347-5891. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Support across Wairarapa. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Walk and Talk: Meet outside Dish Cafe, First St, Masterton, 9.30am.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Cobblestones Early Settlers Village: Open 10am-3pm seven days. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am2pm. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Featherston Town Market: Organised by the Featherston Menzshed, at the town square [59 Fitzherbert St], Featherston. Featherston Weekly Market: 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Justice of the Peace: Featherston Library 11am-1pm. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Lions Book Sale: 9am-1pm, under the grandstand, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Martinborough Book and Brica-Brac Sale: First Church, Weld St, 1.30-5pm. Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call John [021] 314-2485. Martinborough Museum: Sat/Sun 10.30am-2.30pm, at No 7 The Square. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. Masterton Tennis Centre: Organised doubles from 12.30 pm at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Contact Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Info: parkrun. co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Saturday in the Park: Food trucks by the Skate Park, QE Park 10am-2pm, rain or shine. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat/Sun 10am-4pm. Call Lesley Hodgins [06] 372-6433. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Featherston: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Wairarapa Cancer Society Supportive Care Services: For anyone needing support after a cancer diagnosis. Call (06) 378-8039. Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: At the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Wairarapa Farmers’ Market: 9am1pm, Solway Showgrounds, Judds Rd, Masterton. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: At the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073. Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, roll-up at 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Myrna Lane 377-3064.

Masterton Tennis Centre: Social doubles from 10 am at 147 Dixon St, Masterton. Blackboard draw. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, 365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call 0800 628 632. Rotary Sunday Market: 7-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact thehodsons@xtra.co.nz South Wairarapa Pipe Band: Practice at St John’s church hall, Featherston, 4-6pm. Call [027] 6285889 or [027] 453-0182. Wairarapa Country Music Club: Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton, at 1pm. Call Pam 3775141. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am Mon-Fri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322. Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Keas [5-8 years] 4.30-5.30pm; Cubs [8-11] 6-7.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395. CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Citizens Advice Bureau: Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Clareville Indoor Bowls: 7pm at Tom Bubb Lounge, A&P complex. Call Colleen 379-8399. Creative Hands Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-noon. Call Kirsten 399-1050. East Indoor Bowling Club: 7pm. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 378-9266. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Featherston Music Club: 7-9pm. Call Shaun O’Brien [027] 672-6249. Free Community Fit Club: Mon/ Tues/Fri, 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. Call Di [027] 4987261. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Rangers, 12½-18 years, 6.30-8pm. South Wairarapa Guides [Greytown], 9-12½ years, 6-8pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Hospice Wairarapa Support Services: For anyone dealing with a terminal illness. Call [06] 378-8888. Housie: 7pm, Club Carterton, Broadway. Call 379-8069. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 9.30am-12.30pm. Keep Fit!: 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Line Dancing: 10.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Literacy Aotearoa: Free computing and digital device classes for adults. Call 377-4214. Mah-jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat Hamilton [06] 308-9729. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Masterton Food Bank: 9 Church St, Mon-Fri 10am-12.30pm. Call 370-8034. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Senior Citizens Club: Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019. Wairarapa Futsal: 6pm Clareville Showgrounds. Call Robyn [027] 235-8673.

Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Carterton District Historical Society: 142 High St North, Carterton, open 2-4pm. Call Vivienne 379-5564. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve [027] 333-3975. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Carterton: 9.30-11.30am, Carterton Library; Greytown: 1.30-3.30pm, Greytown Library. Featherston Amateur Wrestling Club: Beginners, 5-9 years, 5.306.15pm; 10 years+ [including adults] 6.15-7.30pm. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Featherston Toy Library: Featherston Community Centre, 9-11am. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994. GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Knit and Natter: 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton. Mah-jong: Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Judo Club: Tues/Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021] 248-6111. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Masterton Toastmasters: Meet fortnightly, Salvation Army Hall, 210 High St, Carterton, 7.30pm. Call Wayne [027] 335-5825. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Scallyrag Border Morris Dancing: 7-8 pm at the Auditorium, Kuranui College, Greytown. Contact Alison [021] 111-1894. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748. Taoist Tai Chi: 6-7.30pm at St Mark’s Church Hall, 185 High St, Carterton. Contact www.taoisttaichi.org The Book Lovers Corner: 3.304.30pm on Arrow FM {92.7FM], online, https://www.arrowfm.co.nz/ programmes/show/94/the-booklovers-corner-/ Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 1-3.30pm. Wairarapa Herb Society: Old Court House, Holloway St, Carterton, 1.303pm. Contact waiherbs@gmail.com Wairarapa Modern Jive: Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm Beginners class. Contact Lance [021] 134-5661. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, Euchre, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton.

Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practice 4-5pm, at the Trust House Rec Centre Stadium. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922 or [027] 6976974.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 AA Meeting: At 7.30pm, Epiphany church hall, High St, Solway, Masterton. Call [027] 557-7928. Athletics Wairarapa: Club night, 5.45-7pm, Colin Pugh Sports Bowl, Masterton. Cards: “500”, 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. Carterton Cycle Group: From Belvedere Rd. Call Irene [027] 6349167 or Lesley [021] 299-6389. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Digital Seniors Wairarapa: Call [0800] 373-646 to book or for advice. Masterton: 10am-noon, Masterton Library. Free Classes: Literacy, language, numeracy for adult learners. Call Literacy Aotearoa 377-4214. GirlGuidingNZ: Masterton Brownies, 7-9½ years, 5.30-7pm. Call Sharon [021] 033-0550. Greytown Menz Shed: 9am-noon. Call Paul Dodge [021] 0262-6595. Healing Rooms: Confidential prayer for healing or any situation, 2-4pm, at St Matthews Church Hall, Church St, Masterton. Call [027] 245-2819. Heart of Arts Wairarapa: A community gallery, 47 High St North, Carterton, Wed-Fri, 10am-4pm, weekends, 10am-2pm. Juesday Art: 10am-12.30pm, AOG Church, Birdwood St, Featherston. Call Julia [06] 308-8109. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB noon-2pm. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Martinborough Men’s Shed: Old Courthouse, 20 Cork St, 9am-noon. Call Doug [027] 444-7331. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm, also print on Fridays, at 12 Victoria St. Call Elissa [0274] 706-528. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 3787109. Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012. Men’s Group: Meet for support and friendship, at the Salvation Army Village, Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton, 7-9pm. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm, stadium meeting room of the Trust House Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon St, Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604]. South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.308.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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Wairarapa Resource Centre Annual General Meeting Thursday 7th December 1.00pm at Pukeatua Room, Reap House, 340 Queen Street, Masterton Order of Business Receive the Annual report Election of the Chairperson and Board General Business If you have an interest in being part of the governance for the Resource Centre, we would like to hear from you. Please contact Jonathan projectswairaraparesource@yahoo.co.nz

Sunday 26 November 2023 | 10am Te Ore Ore Marae 81 Te Ore Ore Road, Bideford, Masterton Agenda: Mihi / Karakia Maumahara Apologies Previous AGM minutes from 29th October 2022 Reports: • General Manager – Taiawhio Gemmell o Environmental o Social Services o Education • Chairperson – Kristina Perry • NKII Rep – Melissa Ihaka Financial Report Appointment of auditor Election process General Business o Remit o Move 9.5.3 down to 9.5.4 o Replace 9.5.3 with “The board may from time to time, co-opt Trustees into vacant positions until the next election process or AGM takes place.” o Years of Service Anncoument Close of AGM. If you have any general business items, please email those to: tari@kahungunuwairarapa.iwi.nz before 5pm, Wednesday 22 November 2023. Items received after this date will not be discussed at the AGM.

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WAIWASTE MANAGER Feeding People Not Landfill This is an exciting opportunity to continue the development of food rescue in the Wairarapa. We are looking for a manager to lead Waiwaste. It is a permanent part time position for approximately 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We need someone who is able to manage the Waiwaste team as it continues its work to reduce food waste and contribute to the alleviation of food poverty in the Wairarapa. (see https://waiwaste.org.nz/) You need to be able to work with businesses and organisations throughout the Wairarapa and be the public face of the organisation. Vacancy closes 5pm Friday 1st December 2023 For a job description or to apply, please email a covering letter with your cv to: chrissieknz@gmail.com

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SENIOR MEN’S COACH - CAPITAL DIVISION 1 2024 Expressions of interest are sought for the position of Douglas Villa Senior Men’s coach for the Capital Division 1 season, 2024. Following our promotion last season, we are after a coach who can help us consolidate our position in this higher league and allow us to build on our success. This position will involve the coaching of our first team and reserves squad, overseeing of player development and liaison with the committee as to the way forward for our club. Enquiries and/or applications should be directed to dvseniors@outlook.com and should be received no later than noon on Friday 1 December 2023. Please note that the incumbent will be applying.

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James Church proved a point to the CD selectors, knocking the top off the Manawatū batting lineup. PHOTO/GRAEME BOWDEN

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Saturday, though, belonged to Wairarapa, and it was their ﬁred-up opening pace bowling attack of James Church and Ethan Childs that tore through the Manawatū top order after skipper Robbie Anderson won the toss and elected to bowl on a green pitch that provided good assistance for the quick bowlers. Rathkeale’s Church had a point to prove to the Central Districts selectors after surprisingly being left out of the CD under-19 squad, and the 17-year-

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Robbie Anderson produced a captain’s knock in the home side’s response with his second half-century of the competition, scoring a patient 66 oﬀ 99 balls and featuring 10 fours. He had good support from Jake Jonas, and the pair had progressed the score to 90 when Jonas was out hit-wicket for 26 after he stepped on his stumps. Quinn Childs was the best of the rest, continuing his good batting form from the club championship with a determined 49.

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