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Greytown feeling ‘vulnerable’ Petition for police community constable reinstatement gains traction Emily Ireland Warren Woodgyer was told he had the same chances of winning the Lotto as he did in getting a police community constable reinstated in Greytown. He saw it as a worthy challenge and has collected more than 1000 signatures on his petition for the reinstatement. He will also be holding a public meeting next week. In January 2014, police stations at Greytown and Martinborough closed to the public during restructuring when the sole charge positions were disestablished. After a “crime wave” in Greytown last year, a public meeting was called, “but we didn’t really get a chance to talk about what the meeting was called about”, Woodgyer said. “Currently, there are police cars hovering 24/7 around the police district … I call them the pop-up police. “Our aim is to bring back a Greytown community constable who lives, works and is on call after hours to attend incidents which occur in our local community.” He said some beneﬁts of having a community constable were that there would be an immediate response to local incidents, “someone to talk to, grassroots support, oﬀending [would be] nipped in the bud”, and there would be a deterrent for petty crime. Woodgyer started the petition on the recommendation from Wairarapa-based NZ First deputy leader Ron Mark. Continued on page 3

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Traffic on Ngaumutawa Rd in Masterton was diverted on Monday afternoon after a car and truck crashed near the intersection with Judds Rd.

A programme combining free English classes with childcare is coming to Masterton, starting July 27. Full story P5

Phone and internet services to about 500 Wairarapa businesses and schools were interrupted on Monday after a contractor dug where they shouldn’t have near Featherston, and broke a fibre optic cable.

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Fitness deal to help youths A new partnership between fitness enterprises will see Wairarapa youths learn values of respect and responsibility among others. Full story P8

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Greathead stands for mayor Gianina Schwanecke The bid for Carterton’s mayoralty just heated up, with long-standing councillor Jill Greathead now also throwing her hat into the ring. She joins fellow council contenders for the role, councillor Greg Lang who has already declared his intention to run, and Mayor John Booth who was expected to make an announcement this week. After 18 years on the Carterton District Council, Greathead said the time was finally right for her to consider standing for mayor as her youngest child had left home. Advocating for a change in the way things are done was the other reason which motivated Greathead to run. “I believe there needs to

Jill Greathead is standing for both mayor and councillor at this year’s elections.

be a lot of change.” Her campaign will focus on “putting communities in charge”, she said.

“I am looking forward to a campaign based on the spirit of democracy. “I will listen to our

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people to understand their needs. “I will be engaging with community to plan how we

can put these needs into positive action during the next term of Council” She was also focused on localism, supporting Local Government New Zealand’s decentralisation project, LocalismNZ “LocalismNZ is a way to make our communities resilient to make New Zealand strong. Where hierarchies become partnerships, and power and control are replaced by the spirit of service.” She said she felt that the community was losing control through regulations and a “one size fits all approach” to running the country. Targeting rates was also part of the reason Greathead decided to run, with a policy to “open the books and reduce costs”. “We need to strengthen democracy to bring back

community control. “We need to instil compassion into the leadership of our communities. “A move to values-based politics and fact-based decision-making will bring a much-needed change in culture.” Greathead cited her experiences as a member of the Mangatarere Catchment Plan Project Team as leading to community-based decision making. “A similar approach would improve people’s trust in council decisionmaking,” she said. Greathead also pledged to hold drop in sessions from 7pm every Thursday at Heart of Arts, 47 High St North, Carterton, from August 15 until election day on October 12.

Petition gets more than 1000 supporters Continued from page 1 Last Friday, Woodgyer was joined by fellow Greytown resident Shelley Symes outside FreshChoice rallying support for the cause. “We’ve heard some horror stories from people who have signed this petition,” Symes said. “They’ve had their homes, their cars, their own selves at risk. “Just being here for one day in my case, I’ve heard some stories that frighten me.” She said she had been told of a road rage incident that forced a man to lock himself in his car while people surrounded his vehicle, beating down on it. “There’s a lot of petty stuff that is intimidating. “We need to feel that we can get help when we need it, not when they have a car patrolling around perchance. “People here do feel vulnerable.” From June 1, 2018 to

May 31, this year, there were 96 crimes with victims in Greytown: 51 offences related to unlawful entry with intent/burglary/break and enter, 35 offences related to theft, nine offences related to acts intended to cause injury, and one related to sexual assault. In comparison, there were 105 offences in Featherston, 67 in Kahutara, 50 in Martinborough, and 10 in Tuturumuri – a total of 328 for the South Wairarapa District. Carterton District had 203 offences in the same time period, and Masterton District had 1130. A Midweek analysis of police data showed there was a similar rate of victim-crimes between Masterton District and Greytown: there were 43 offences in Masterton per 1000 people living there, and 41 offences in Greytown per 1000 people living there. A police spokesperson

More than 1000 people signed the petition to have a Greytown community constable reinstated. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

said Wairarapa Police were working closely with community representatives regarding how its staff were best deployed to keep communities safe. “Wairarapa Police Area

Commander Scott Miller and Senior Sergeant Barry Bysouth recently attended a meeting at the South Wairarapa District Council office in Martinborough where police proposals

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around where and how we will deploy our staff were outlined,” the spokesperson said. “This was an open meeting where the community were invited to hear the proposals and

ask any questions of the officers where they had concerns. “It is the police’s intention to have frontline staff available throughout the Wairarapa 24/7, with an additional community staff presence in our South Wairarapa towns in addition to the frontline staff. “This will create better accessibility to police – not only in Greytown but in all of the South Wairarapa towns.” Woodgyer said the meeting mentioned by police consisted of the mayor, councillors, community board members, council staff, and “a very small number of ratepayers”. “There is a distinction between consulting and speaking to.” A public meeting, organised by Woodgyer, will be held on Wednesday, July 31 at 7.30pm at the Greytown Workingmen’s Club. Wairarapa-based MPs will be in attendance.

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California dreaming pays off Erin Kavanagh-Hall Few young people can say they have handled plant DNA, operated robots destined for space exploration, visited the headquarters of Microsoft, a NASA campus, and met the head honcho of the world’s largest live streaming website. This is exactly how Matahiwi teen Imogen van der Raaij spent her Term 1 school holidays – inspiring her to investigate studying at a prestigious American university. Imogen, in her final year at Makoura College, was one of 12 students from the Wellington region chosen by the Innovative Young Minds programme (IYM) for a tour of Silicon Valley, California – renowned for its numerous high-tech companies and innovative start-up businesses. IYM, a partnership between Hutt City Council and Rotary, is dedicated to fostering a passion for the sciences and encouraging young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing (STEMM) – and organised the trip to open New Zealand girls’ minds to the international possibilities the STEMM sector holds. While in the US, Imogen and the Wellington students visited a range of companies and training institutions known for their STEMM prowess, and met trailblazers whose achievements in computer science, robotics, biotechnology and aerospace engineering had propelled them to worldwide success. Afterwards, Imogen returned to Masterton with a copy of a Dwight D Eisenhower speech in her luggage, several new friends, and the determination to take her future STEMM career to the next level – to do a PhD in stem cell research at Stanford University, California. “I knew I wanted to do something with science

Imogen van der Raaij one day hopes to do a PhD in stem cell research at Stanford University, California.

The people we met told us there will be challenges and setbacks, but if we want this career, we’ll overcome them. and stem cell research in the future, but I wasn’t sure how it was going to work out – it didn’t feel set in stone. “But now I’ve been to Silicon Valley and seen what’s actually possible [for women in science], I feel loads more confident and motivated to go for the job I wanted. “The people we met told us there will be challenges and setbacks, but if we want this career, we’ll overcome them.” Imogen, along with 11 other young scientists and three IYM chaperones, left for California on April 7, and had barely recovered from the 12-hour flight when their adventure began. The first item on their itinerary was a trip to The Harker School – a private preparatory school in San Jose, renowned for its hands-on science and

Imogen van der Raaij in view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

technology programme which, at the time, was hosting a STEMM research symposium.

There, the girls were treated to seminars from scientists working at the forefront of major

developments – from working on innovative solutions for climate change, to researching stem cell treatment to cure Alzheimer’s. The Symposium also included a STEMM Innovation Challenge, with a US$5000 grant presented by scientist and Harker alumna Surbhi Sana, who had developed a device to detect ovarian cancer at the earliest stages. The girls returned to The Harker School later in the trip, where they got to meet the students and participate in their science classes. A big thrill for Imogen was getting to partake in a biotech experiment, where she was able to isolate several strands of DNA in leaves. “They have all this amazing equipment and huge research labs. “We actually met a young guy who was probably Year 10, and he was doing a project on using infra-red to detect drunk drivers. “The kids were all so smart, but really chilled out and nice.”

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More hands-on science followed with a trip to Notre Dame High School, where the girls were introduced to the school’s all-female robotics team, the Janksters, and had a go at operating some of their creations. The Janksters, fresh from an international robotics competition, had created the prototype for a robot, “shaped kind of like an arcade machine”, with the ability to transport cargo in deep space – which Imogen turned out to be “pretty skilled” at driving. The space theme continued with a trip to Singularity University on the NASA campus, where the Kiwis met a project team of professors and students working on 3D printers to be used in a spacecraft. This was followed by a visit to the head offices of computer and gaming giants Microsoft and Nvidia – and a chance to rub shoulders with technicians creating everything from solarpowered clothing, to virtual reality gaming headsets, to driverless cars. One of the highlights for Imogen was meeting three New Zealand women, now based in Silicon Valley, whose technical mastery and business acumen landed them at the top of the corporate ladder: Victoria Ransom, from Bulls, creator of social marketing application Wildlife Interactive; Aucklander Dr Privahini Bradoo, founder of e-waste recycling company BlueOak Resources; and Sara Clemens, originally from Napier, now chief operating officer of Twitch, the world’s largest streaming platform for gamers. Now back in Masterton, Imogen looks forward to studying microbiology at Otago University next year – after which she hopes to apply to Stanford University’s Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine.

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A programme combining free English classes with childcare is coming to Masterton. WEconnect, a neighbourhood support initiative to help immigrants settle, has joined with Multicultural Learning and Support Services [MCLaSS] to bring the classes to the Wairarapa Community Centre in Perry St from this Saturday. They will initially run for the nine weeks of term three, and will continue if there is demand, in anticipation of the refugees coming to Masterton in 2020. The classes are available to all residents and citizens (and those with work visas valid for a maximum of three months within any one-year period) who want to improve their English for the purposes of living permanently in New Zealand. The idea came after a survey found that some people could not make current community classes because of trouble with childcare. Connections were

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made with MCLaSS who run language classes in Wellington. WEconnect found there was a niche in the Wairarapa for those who struggle with their English, specifically Kiwi English, and were more likely to segregate themselves because of their difficulty. The classes are designed for both children and adults, so families can come together to improve their English. Neighbourhood Support Coordinator Cathy Cameron said the classes were “mainly for refugees which Masterton is about

to get a lot of”. The aim is to bridge the gap with others in the community and create a greater support network. For information about community support, to register for the English classes and WEconnect services email cathy@ connectingcommunities. org.nz. You can also register through MCLaSS by calling 043843693 or emailing office@mclass.org.nz. Classes will be run on Saturdays at the Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, from 1pm to 3.30pm, starting July 27.

Council nominations open – what’s the pay? Eli Hill and Steve Rendle As candidates begin to put their names forward, with nominations opening last week for local body elections, it’s interesting to look at the pay-off for service. The highest paid elected official is the chair of the Greater Wellington Regional Council who will earn $174,000 a year. Councillors on the Greater Wellington Regional Council earn $61,517 – the highest paid councillor role available – however there is only one spot available in the Wairarapa constituency. Masterton is the highest paying of the district council roles with the mayor taking home $122,000 and councillors taking home a minimum of $28,073 a year. District Health Board members will earn $16,320 as a base salary, but like councillors are able to earn more through sitting on committees. The highest paying community boards are those in the Tararua District with the Eketahuna Community Board earning potential candidates $3777 a year as a member and $7554 for the board chair. Board members standing for South Wairarapa’s three boards can expect to earn $3253 for being a member

and $6507 for taking on the responsibility of being a board chair. But standing for election isn’t free, signs, pamphlets, and marketing all have a cost attached and there are limits on what people can spend. In areas with populations up to 4999, candidates can spend a maximum of $3500 on their campaign. Areas with 5000-9,999 people have a $7000 cap, up to 19,999 people have a $14,000 cap, and up to 39,999 people have a $20,000 cap. The criteria to stand is fairly basic – candidates need to be over 18 and enrolled in the area they want to stand for. Two people will need to nominate the budding local representative on an official nomination form available from councils. Along with the nomination form candidates should send in a recent photograph of themselves and a 150-word profile statement which will be published in a booklet and sent out with the voting documents. Nominees will need to pay a $200 deposit which will be refunded as long as they receive more than 25 per cent of the votes of the lowest candidate who was successful in being elected. Criminal conviction? No worries, in local

body elections people with a criminal conviction can stand – even those currently serving time. The only exception to this is people currently serving a prison term of three years or more. If you are elected and convicted of an offence punishable by imprisonment of two years or more, you automatically lose office. However, there are additional restrictions if the person wants to stand for a district health board position. Nominations close at midday on August 16. According to the candidate’s handbook, which election officer Warwick Lampp recommends all candidates read up on, the role of elected officials can, at times, be very demanding. “You will have to balance a number of competing interests and wear a number of hats, as councillors can be required to act simultaneously as decision-makers and community advocates. “Being an effective elected member can be a challenging experience, it requires balancing competing demands for your time and exercising your judgement about what is important,” the handbook reads.

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Great news, the Ministry of Health has more supplies of the flu vaccine. This means we can now vaccinate more people in our community. Previously, we had to prioritise vaccinations for those who needed them the most. Now the shortage is over, we are taking more appointments. If you have been unable to get your flu vaccination recently, please ring us today and book in– it’s not too late.

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Winter is often a time of illness and injury with many ailments going hand in hand with the colder, wetter weather. If you are suffering, please make an appointment to see your GP. If your symptoms are really severe call 111. You can also receive professional health advice by calling Healthline on 0800 611 116. Remember, the earlier you see a medical professional, the sooner you will be on the road to recovery.

FAREWELL TO DR ROIJE

We are sad to say that one of our GPs, Dr Mathijs Roije, is leaving us to return to the Netherlands with his family. Dr Roije has been a great member of the team and valued by our patients. We wish him and his family all the best. Our locum GP, Dr Vaughan, is available to take care of Dr Roije’s patients.

Mums upskill Emily Ireland Six young mums have taken their parenting skills to the next level, graduating from a two-day course run by the Wairarapa Safer Community Trust. The programme, Positive Tools for You and Your Child, was delivered by Sam Williams, the coordinator of Proactive Parenting Services at Wairarapa Safer Community Trust (WSCT), based in Carterton. She was assisted by youth coach Abby Cooper. Six teenaged mums took part in the course at the end of last week,

and learned about and discussed all aspects of bringing up their children, exploring topics like brain development, child safety, stress management, and play. Williams said it was an “awesome group of young ladies” who were very honest, open, and embraced the challenge of upskilling as a parent. Peaches MatthewsNorthover, 16, said she recommended that every parent do the course. She has a 10-month-old son named Hoani. “I learned about parenting strategies, and how the brain develops in certain situations; we also learned about shaken baby

syndrome and how it can affect the baby’s life.” Another teen mum Mackenzie Thompson said the course offered her great support. She has a four-month-old daughter called Stevie, who was born 10 weeks premature. “I learned about brain development and about how my baby’s development is very special, especially in the first three years.” The young mums were gifted hats and teddies for their babies, donated from Red Cross and the Salvation Army respectively. The course is done as part of their support from Youth Service.

Get ready for the Big Latch On The annual Big Latch On event will be happening on Friday, August 2 at the Carterton Events Centre from 9.30am. Each year, the Big Latch On recognises the effort Wairarapa mums and families put in to give their babies a great start in life. All mothers and babies are welcome – hapu, breastfeeding, express feeding, and bottle feeding.

Organisers said the event was “all-inclusive” and that they “look forward to celebrating together”. Doors will open at 9.30am with the latch count being taken at 10.30am. About 100 mothers usually take part in the event each year. There will be entertainment for toddlers, prizes and

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Fitness deal will help youths Emily Ireland A new partnership between fitness enterprises will see Wairarapa youths learn values of respect and responsibility among others. Flex Fitness, a gym on Queen St, Masterton, has pledged half of its joining fee to the Wairarapa Youth Charitable Trust which runs the Wairarapa Boxing Academy (WBA), a place for young people to learn boxing and important qualities. “Through the disciplines of boxing, we’re teaching eight simple values: respect, responsibility, compassion, consideration, kindness, obedience, duty, honesty,” WBA head coach Laurence Titter said. “The things we need in everyday life, we are teaching through training in the gym. “The boys know where they have to be on a Monday and Wednesday, and the girls know where they have to be on a Tuesday and Thursday. “There’s that routine. We are just trying to build selfconfidence in our youths because a lot of them are lacking that.” WBA opened last February and has been strongly backed by Wairarapa Police, though it also has ties with the Billy Graham Youth

Ella Hayes from Flex Fitness, left, Wairarapa Boxing Academy head coach Laurence Titter, and Flex Fitness club manager Katie Morpeth. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

Foundation, Wairarapa Youth Charitable Trust, Te Hauora, and Oranga Tamariki. “We’re connecting with other community organisations that can help,” Titter said. “A lot of the kids we have – life is a bit difficult at home and this sort of training is sometimes beyond their reach moneywise. “Money aside, I tell parents I would rather have their kids in the gym doing

something constructive, something they’re enjoying that’s getting them fit and active – that’s what I care about. “Businesses around the community that are supporting us, that goes a long way. “It keeps us running. “As much as we would love to do everything for free, everything still costs money.” When WBA opened last February, they had seven members.

At the end of Term 2 this year, they had 89. “We were also working with 11 schools – running about 250 kids through the gym a week.” He said he was noticing things like social media were having a negative impact on the lives of Wairarapa youths. “It can be really harmful to our kids. “When I was a kid, bullying was done face-toface. “I don’t know if I could

handle the bullying that happens today. It’s 24/7.” Titter said the discipline of boxing taught young people values, which would build them into better people. “The culture here is about cultivating a family, connecting everyone and making a safe place for our young people.” Flex Fitness club manager Katie Morpeth said she had seen the change first-hand through her son.

“He’s only been there for about seven weeks and he’s a totally different kid. “He’s so honest and respectful and kind. “He thinks before he speaks, and he’s also really happy.” Morpeth said her son used to play console games from 6am until 11pm sometimes. Now, he is trying to sell his console to pay for half of his birthday present – a bike. “This has really changed my son.” Ella Hayes, who works at Flex Fitness said the gym, open 24 hours a day, was an important environment that offered young people purpose and something constructive to do. She said the gym was about building a community-based lifestyle change in Masterton. “We have people coming in as soon as they have finished school, and they leave at 7pm. “It’s important for young people to have this home out of home.” • For more information about the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, visit wairarapaboxingacademy.org.nz. • For more information about Flex Fitness, visit flexfitnessgym.co.nz.

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FLOWERS, FOLIAGE AND TEXTURE Not everything has to have a flower to look attractive and there are many evergreen shrubs that look their best through the cold season. Leucadendrons are a must for winter and their bracts make great cut flowers. Plant Hellebores under deciduous trees, keep cyclamens indoors while they’re

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Taxi industry a changed beast

I was quite resentful when I was a cab driver that both me and my vehicle had to be regulated to the hilt, yet these cowboys could come into the industry with no regulations at all.

I have made my views clear in the past about what I think of Uber. I was quite resentful when I was a cab driver that both me and my vehicle had to be regulated to the hilt, yet these cowboys could come into the industry with no regulations at all. No driver checks, no vehicle checks. And the transport minister at the time, Simon Bridges, did nothing. They are banned in some big cities around the world and even in some countries. But despite all that, they continue to be popular where they do operate and, in the USA, Uber have introduced Uber Plus to give the passenger the ultimate ride. You can request extra leg room! Very handy for those week-long rides from LA to New York. Oh yes, there is a surcharge. You can request your preferred air temperature in the vehicle. Oh yes, there is a surcharge for that too. And you can request a non-talking driver. And do you think there might be a surcharge for that too? Of course there is. These surcharges range from 20-40 per cent!

Uber is a popular taxi service. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

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Graeme Burnard Uber hopes that these options will, and I quote, “nudge them into proﬁtability”.

You see, after numerous years of operation, they are yet to make a proﬁt. In fact, this year alone,

their loss is around 1 billion US dollars. Coincidently, we oﬀered very similar options here. If a passenger wanted extra leg room, there was a little lever under the seat that enabled them to move the seat back. If a passenger was too hot or too cold, we were very happy to change the

aircon setting. And if you were a good enough cab driver, you soon knew if a passenger wanted to talk or not and it was very easy to keep your mouth shut. We did all that and never charged an extra cent. Uber’s new options remind me of Ryan Air, a well-known cheap

European airline. They decided to lock the toilet doors on their aircraft and now it costs a pound to have a poo! Uber’s smaller rival, LYFT, oﬀer “Lyft Lux” which will give you, for a surcharge, a special vehicle which is driven by a driver with a 4.85-star rating or above. Wow! So, does that mean if I don’t want to pay the surcharge, I get some old dump of a car with a crap driver at the wheel? Actually, I think I saw one of those in Masterton a couple of months ago. A cab driver wearing stubbie type shorts, a T shirt and jandals outside a local supermarket, talking to someone while an elderly lady tried to load her own groceries into the boot. No point complaining about the service. There wasn’t any!

You Are Invited to Our Annual Free Lectures for Health Professionals & General Public Topic: Microbes, Microbiota and Colon Cancer Date: Tuesday 30th July Venue: Public Lecture – Copthorne Solway Hotel, High Street, Masterton Time: 4.30pm – 6.30pm Come along and hear about the current research in microbes microbiota and the bacteria newly discovered that can cause colon cancer by Professor Frank Frizelle. NZMA Doctor of the year 2018 Keynote Speaker: Professor Frank Frizelle Professor and Head of Department Colorectal Surgeon Christchurch B cnB MMedSc (Otago) FACS FRACS FNZMA FASCRA FRCSI Research Interests: • Management and outcomes of patients with colorectal cancer • The aetiology of sporadic colorectal cancer • Treatment for locally advanced and recurrent rectal cancer Enquiries and RSVP to Wairarapa Cancer Society 06 378 8039 or Email: waisupport@cancersoc.org.nz

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APPLICATIONS FOR THE MASTERTON DISTRICT CREATIVE COMMUNITIES SCHEME AND THE MASTERTON ARTS FUND ARE NOW OPEN FOR 2019/20 CREATIVE COMMUNITIES SCHEME: The Creative Communities Scheme supports and encourages community involvement, promotes and celebrates cultural diversity and encourages young people to participate in arts activities within the Masterton district. The scheme offers funding for applications for performances, exhibitions, workshops, productions, concerts and festivals, film creation, artist development, arts promotion and community participation. Grants from this scheme are usually limited to under $2,000.

MASTERON ARTS FUND: The Masterton Arts Fund offers funding for visual arts, literature, pottery/ ceramics, drama, music, dance and the making of films and crafts. History and heritage applications will also be considered. Applications for learning opportunities outside the district for arts leaders and groups, where there is a demonstrated benefit to Masterton or for activities where there is evidence of participation for Masterton district residents are also eligible.

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APPLICATION DETAILS: Applications for Round 1 of both funds are now open and close at 4.30pm on Friday 16th August 2019. Application forms and guides for the Masterton District Creative Communities Scheme and the Masterton Arts Fund can be obtained from the Council office at 161 Queen Street, Masterton, or posted to you by phoning 06 370 6300. Or you can download them from our website mstn.govt.nz/community-grants/ The assessment committee is happy to assist you with your application if needed. Contact details are on the website link above or you can contact the administrator, Andrea Jackson at Masterton District Council, phone 06 370 6300.

12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, July 24, 2019 EDITORIAL

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We need to feel safe It was only by chance that I heard the most bizarre story while talking to Warren Woodgyer and Shelley Symes outside FreshChoice Greytown last Friday. The pair were collecting signatures for a petition to reinstate a police community constable in Greytown. People are feeling vulnerable, and there is a lot of petty crime going on there that they want nipped in the bud. As we were talking, Greytown resident Lynda Nicholson shared a story of how someone had trespassed on her land and cut down six huge trees, damaging a fence as well. She called police and waited “in the freezing cold for five hours, waiting for them to turn up”. She called again and told them “if you can’t come around tonight, could you please give me a time you’ll be here tomorrow where I can meet you and make a complaint”. Luckily, Lynda had her suspicions as to who the culprit was, and she knew she wasn’t in any personal danger.

Piece of mind brilliantly. But people who live in each of our towns should be able to go to their “local police station” and talk to a police officer. If they feel unsafe, they should be able to seek refuge there and know that they are protected. I don’t know what it would cost to have a community constable in every town in New Zealand. If you have one in Martinborough, do you also have one at Castlepoint? Where do you draw the line? As Shelley said to me, we shouldn’t have to wait until the crime stats worsen until something is done. “This government is talking about a budget of wellbeing,” she said. “Wellbeing means security. People need to feel safe.”

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Emily Ireland But I know if someone had trespassed on my property, I’d feel vulnerable and very uneasy. And if they had damaged my property, I’d feel all the more unsafe. I know that I would expect to speak to a police officer about my concerns, and I’d hope that this would happen quickly. In the brief window of time I was with the petitioners I heard about a woman who went to the Carterton police station to escape a domestic violence incident last year, but no one was there. According to Warren, this woman waited 25 minutes for police to turn up. I hate being critical of our police. With the time and resources, they have, they do an excellent job and work emergency situations

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STREET TALK

When I was younger, my dream job was ... Jane McNicol Glover I wanted Princess Leia’s job.

Jenny Barnes Librarian. Donna Marie Gray To be a hairdresser.

Bob Pringle Batman.

Skye Bothma To be a writer.

Patricia Pye To be a lawyer.

Jacqui Malcolm To be the first female police dog handler, I didn’t achieve this.

Kat Gatewood My dream job when I was a kid was to be a linguist.

Keith Marshall Be a flight attendant with Air New Zealand.

Jean Cretney To join the Navy or be a nurse.

Richard Alan Dahlberg Traffic Cop. Just imagine that now.

Rachel Mary Fighter pilot.

Jocelyn Konig To be a policewoman.

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Anna Patete Famous pianist/tattoo artist. Mike Taylor Sports reporter ... lol. Hayley Brandon To be a surgeon- I’m not. Leanne Knight A nurse. Anna Patete Air Force flyer, but I can’t join because I “have asthma” and “could die”.

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

Bonnie Ratapu Makeup artist to the stars.

Jared Renata MP in the Army.

Karen Roberts Hairdresser/stylist.

Kim Mckinley Being a dog handler with the Police ... too bad no one told me that they didn’t employ women.

Jan Abernethy To be a florist. Niamh Wingate To be a rally car driver!

Rainë Mackenzie My job now (tattoo artist).

dad said no, he wanted me to be an architect – not me.

Kim Rose Powers To be a nurse just like my Nana was! Or a florist.

Diane McMahon To be a land girl, but my

Gail Marshall To sing with David Cassidy.

Graeme Burnard To own a book shop.

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Elaine Leggott WC Being a nurse. Not all dreams come true though.

Patricia NormanHenderson To be a hairdresser. Felicia Andrews Being boss lady of Warner brothers.

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Pam Curry To be a vet.

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, July 24, 2019 ARATOI KEEPERS

The Mauriceville Poet

Have you seen the Outdoor Poems around town? Aratoi has two on display along Bruce St, and there are about 20 more – in various colours – adhered to walls, trees and structures. And have you read ‘The Mauriceville Poet’? Lars Andersen Schou had published in Denmark, his home country, and in Aotearoa, he self-published En ny Sang – ‘A new song’, which is now on display at Aratoi. Lars was born to a peasant family in a small village on a Danish isle.

As an overseer of a poorhouse in Odense, he was paid to accompany four people to New Zealand. He worked on the Remutaka railway to save up for a deposit on a 43acre section at Mauriceville, which he later sold for land in Mauriceville West, among his fellow Danes. His tiny whare and split totara barn still stand in a clearing on Mount Munro Rd. A portrait by Masterton photographer Denman Wilton was rescued from the whare, circa 1964. Before Lars died,

he commissioned his headstone, featuring Danish verses and biblical quotes. He also had a photograph taken, standing on the edge of his cemetery plot, leaning on his tombstone. • Photograph of Lars Andersen Schou (18351920) at tombstone, from the Stuart family collection, Wairarapa Archive. On display at Aratoi as part of the exhibition ‘Settled by the Land – Scandinavian Settlement of the Wairarapa)

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KITTYCAT REHOMING

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Ali Mackisack It’s Plastic-Free July, and many people have been finding ways to reduce their plastic use. Some people have taken huge steps, others have taken a single small one such as buying their peanut butter in a glass jar instead of a plastic one, but everyone involved is part of the solution. Our local schools and Early Childhood Centres are great places to look to for inspiration. Most of their plastic comes from food and product packaging, and their general message is to not only recycle, but to try to be mindful purchasers and to bring as little plastic as possible into their spaces in the first place. At Pohutukawa Early Learning Centre, they advocate for wrapper-free lunches, and teachers role model this too. Each child has a wet bag that goes between home and the centre, for transporting wet clothes and reusable nappies, and the staff make their own “no nasties” wipes. They separate soft plastics for recycling, and although there is no pickup for this currently at Masterton Recycling Centre, they have heard of some “amazing initiatives starting up” so they figure they will be well prepared

Schools encourage reducing single-use plastic in lunchboxes. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

when these start! Ko te Aroha have stopped using plastic bags for just about everything and replaced these with cloth bags. Their plastic toys are slowly being replaced with more sustainable wooden or second-hand items. “At Opaki School we have always discussed plastic free lunchboxes” teacher Nicki BramwellCooke said. “Many students already do this and have amazing lunch boxes that have compartments, beeswax wraps or reusable containers that they just wash and use again.” Staﬀ have also cut back on laminating. Tinui School and Hadlow are also advocates for rubbish-free lunchboxes. Principal Richard Lennox said, “We think that this helps parents consider what they are putting in the lunchboxes in the ﬁrst place, as we are keen on

brain food which supports learning, and mostly things that are in wrappers are not things that are good for our bodies and brains.” At Hadlow, a group of students have launched their own initiative for encouraging students to bring no plastic in their lunch boxes; they get together to make badges which are given out as rewards and recognition. Wairarapa Zero Waste coordinator Jo Dean reminds us that for recycling initiatives to work, we need to actually buy the products made from the plastics we put into our recycling bins. The picnic tables at the Skills Cycle Park in Masterton are an example of what is being made from recycled plastic, along with benches and other types of furniture. • Ali Mackisack is the Enviroschools Facilitator for Masterton

A HOME FOR A PET Hi, I’m Pirate, an English Bull Terrier cross about 1 year old. I am looking for my forever home. The lovely people in the Animal Services Team have been hanging out with me and taking me home to play with their fur babies, I am very well socialised. I’m now at the SPCA and I’d really like somebody to take me home for good, because I’m great company and love everybody. I really enjoy playing with other dogs and I’m happy to be number 2. If am to be the only dog I would dearly love to be able to be with you a lot of the time. I am happy to be in a crate for sleeping and time out and I am good at letting you know when I want to go outside. Could you be my new family? Give the SPCA a call on 0800 467 732 and come meet me. We are Local Government WWW.MSTN.GOVT.NZ

Warf and Pacman are two ex-feral kittens who came from opposite ends of the Wairarapa – Warf from rural Featherston and Pacman was found under a pallet of cat food at Pak n Save in Masterton. Thrown together at their foster carer’s home in Masterton, they quickly became firm friends and are now bonded. Warf is the older at about eight months and Pacman about 15 weeks. Each helps the other in different ways – Warf looks after Pacman and stops him getting into trouble (plus grooming him and keeping him shiny and clean) while the friendly Pacman helps keep Warf calm when unknown people enter the room. Warf will need an owner who has had some experience with ex-ferals. The boys will need to live in a quiet home without children and other cats or dogs. Our kittens are desexed, vaccinated and up to date with flea/worm treatment. Warf and Pacman’s combined adoption fee is $190. If you’re interested in Warf and Pacman call Lee on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail. com • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust CC54963. Their mission is to rescue and tame feral kittens and adopt them into loving homes. KRW also supports a colony of feral cats at Wairarapa Hospital. Visit their Facebook page KittyCat Rehoming. • Cash donations to help them continue their work can be made either to their Givealittle page, to the KittyCat Rehoming Kiwibank account number 38-9019-0699166-00 or to their account at their vet, Vetcare 06-0689-0191117-00 Reference Kitty46.

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Southern triangles in sky This week is all about triangles in the sky and a bit of an eye test. First up is Triangulum Australe – nothing to do with Australia, except that the name of our neighbour’s country uses the Latin root meaning South. So, if you haven’t guessed, we are looking at the southern triangle. So, about 7.30pm, face south, then look high in the sky. The brightest star there is Alpha Centauri, just east of the Southern Cross. Step the same distance further east, and the triangle sits there, in among the fuzz of the Milky Way. You need to look from a dark place, as this is a spectacular part of the sky. Unlike its northern hemisphere namesake, Triangulum Australe is a true triangle, almost equilateral (for those who forget their high school maths, it means equalsided). Although, the constellation is not bright compared to its neighbours, its brightest star, on the east side of the triangle, is the 42nd visually brightest star in the sky. More interesting, despite its much smaller triangle is Apus.

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Nick Sault Just south of Triangulum, the bird of paradise is quite unprepossessing, but has a nice little eye test for those who profess good vision.

In the three stars that make the tiny triangle of Apus, locate the most westerly one of the two that are closest together. This is a double-star in

the true sense. Not just stars in the same line of sight, as most close looking stars are. But you will need to look hard, because the separation is only just visible to the unaided eye. Let your eyes adjust to the dark for 15-30 mins. Both stars in this double have been found to have planets, but you won’t be

able to see those. In fact, nobody has seen them. Exo-planets, as planets of the stars are called, are identified by other means – usually a periodic dimming of the parent star, suggesting something is regularly passing in front of it. This past week was the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing. A fantastic achievement, only marred by recent insistence by silly idiots who love a good conspiracy theory. I think a lot of the moon landing denial has come from the current generation of people who are miffed that it did not happen in their experience. You see a lot of social media comments like “how did they do it all that time ago and we haven’t stepped out of Earth orbit since?” A good answer is: the first supersonic airliner, Concorde, was also brought out 50 years ago, and we no longer have a supersonic airliner. Maybe Concorde never existed (ha-ha). But I was around back then and was thrilled to see those men setting foot on another world. Next week: The Southern Delta Aquarids.

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Accommodation costs affecting older renters too Rising property prices are leading to higher rentals as well as a shortage of rental accommodation, a˜ ecting an increased number of older people. Keith Archer, Property Investment Manager with Wairarapa property management company Archer McHattie, says there are a lot more older people renting than many would think.

own home in the ÿ rst place. “They go a bit unnoticed. They might have lost everything from bad ÿ nancial decisions, and end up being trapped in renting for the rest of their lives.” Some are ÿ nding it hard to make ends meet, Keith says. “The pension has not kept pace with the cost of living. There was a lift in the accommodation supplement last year, but it already needs another lift.” “Older people often have better money management skills than young people and not so many vices, but they also have increasing health costs.

He says there are a variety of reasons older people end up in this situation, such as being forced to sell the family home or simply taking advantage of high current real estate prices, a divorce, or the path of their life never allowing them to be a position to buy their

“That’s where they get undone. You only have to have a couple of health conditions and you are going to the doctor every other week, and that takes a big chunk of your income.” Keith says older people can often ÿ nd they have

ÿnancial responsibilities they never expected by the time they reached 65 with a large number of grandparents in Wairarapa bringing up grandchildren in place of the parent. There has been a general decline in home ownership among people in mid-life - and this is going to have a huge impact on people once they stop working, say Professor Christine Stephens and Dr Agnes Szabo of Massey University, who are members of its Health and Ageing Research Team. There is an expectation that the majority of people will own their own homes by the time they retire but over the past 20 years there has been a general decline in home ownership among people in mid-life, they say. “These patterns may not be reversible so the e˜ ects of renting on older people, and particularly on vulnerable groups as our population rapidly ages, needs serious

consideration.” Their research with older New Zealanders has shown that renters have poorer quality of life and poorer mental health than home owners, and these inequalities increase as people age. Over 3000 participants in

Massey University’s Health Work and Retirement Study, aged from 50 to 90, reported on their housing arrangements and wellbeing from 2010 to 2014. Home owners were generally wealthier and more likely to be working, living with their spouse, and

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Professor Christine Stephens, a lead researcher in the Health and Ageing Research Team, School of Psychology, Manawat˜ campus

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and location of rental units close to amenities will be important. Older tenants may need modiÿ cations to their homes as their physical abilities deteriorate.

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home owners generally gained on their good mental health and also reported improved quality of life over time. Home ownership also protected them from the e˜ ects of loneliness on physical health. In an opinion piece on its website www.nzpif.org.nz,

Dr Agnes Szabo, lecturer in the School of Health Sciences

the New Zealand Property Investors’ Federation notes that there has been a trend away from councils and other public entities providing rental housing for older people and private property investors should consider targeting this age group. “Home ownership across all age groups has dropped according the 2013 Census ÿ gures published in March 2015. The largest falls were

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“Overall the current providers are not going to be able to keep up with the demand as the falling levels of home ownership a˜ ect the housing choices of an increasing number of older people,” NZPIF says.

“Ease of accessibility and location of rental units close to amenities will be important. Older tenants may need modiÿ cations to their homes as their physical abilities deteriorate.

“Private landlords will be encouraged to consider those in the 65+ age group to be a signiÿ cant tenant group as the New Zealand population continues to age over the next few decades and home ownership trends change. “In future an increased level of specially designed private rental stock will be needed to meet the needs of the larger number of people over 65. “By 2031 it is estimated one-person households will account for approximately 30 percent of all households and 80 percent of the growth of these households will be among people aged 55 or more.

“However, even considering all these requirements, private landlords may well prefer older tenants and decide to increase their portfolios by acquiring rental property which is appropriately designed and located. Increasing demand for such property will make this a sound business decision.” Age Concern says older people renting should make sure to know their rights which are spelt out in the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 and later amendments. “A landlord cannot discriminate because of your age, sex, ethnic background, national origin, religion, or lifestyle.

discriminated against you can complain to the Tenancy Tribunal or the Human Rights Commission. “If you have a dispute with your landlord that cannot be resolved, you can lodge an application with the Tenancy Tribunal. It costs $20. “After this is done the matter will usually be referred to mediation. If the matter remains unresolved, the tribunal can hold a formal hearing to resolve the dispute.” If your income is so low that you can’t meet your accommodation costs, an Accommodation Supplement is available from Work and Income. To qualify for this you must:  have low cash assets  have low income  be a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident.  you are not eligible if your landlord is Housing New Zealand  you do not need to be on a beneÿ t. Talk to Work and Income for more information.

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Elderly vulnerable to phone scam “ Older people have been identiÿ ed as being particularly vulnerable to a phone scam that is defrauding the public of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Detective Sergeant Kevin Blackman from the Auckland City Financial Crime Unit, says Police have received a signiÿ cant number of reports of people falling victim to a phone scam, which involves callers claiming to be from Spark and/ or the Police before convincing victims to withdraw or transfer thousands of dollars from their bank accounts. Last month, Police investigating the scam reports were able to intercept two separate packages in Auckland containing a total of $25,000. The two victims, one of whom was an 84-year-old woman, were identiÿ ed and had their intercepted money returned by Police. Detective Sergeant Blackman says “The victims in these matters are almost always contacted initially on their landline phones. The caller typically claims they are from Spark, claiming there

is a security or internet issue with their computer or router.

“At some point in the conversation, the victims are usually told they are the subject of identity theft/fraud through their emails and told they are being transferred to a member of the “Police Cyber Crime Unit”, where they are spoken to by a person claiming to be a police o° cer.

It’s imperative that you warn your family and

friends. Have conversations with your parents and grandparents, inform your elderly or vulnerable neighbours and ensure that everyone is aware of this scam.

“The victim is then told that Police need their assistance to set up a trap to catch the criminals.” They are convinced to withdraw large sums of money – often in the area of $10,000 - $15,000 – and given an address to post the money to or bank account to transfer it to. Detective Sergeant Blackman say many of the victims are vulnerable, older members of our community who are less technologicallyminded and therefore more likely to believe claims they’ve fallen victim to computer hacking or identity fraud. “It’s imperative that you warn your family and friends. Have

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conversations with your parents and grandparents, inform your elderly or vulnerable neighbours and ensure that everyone is aware of this scam. “Never give your personal details over the phone to a stranger. If you think a call may be suspicious, hang up immediately and do not engage with the caller. “A Police o° cer will never ask for your bank details over the phone or ask you to transfer money. If you receive a call of this nature, hang up immediately.” The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF)

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warns that consumers should be suspicious of any unsolicited calls from telecommunications companies. “Telecommunications providers will never ring you and ask for personal details like your credit card details, bank account number or request access to your computer or laptop without you knowing why. They will also never ring unexpectedly and tell you that there is a virus or security issue with your computer,” said Geo˛

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Thorn, CEO of the TCF. “If you do have some concerns about a call, ring the company back on their publicly listed number, not the number they called you from, and alert them to the call you have just received. They will let you know if it was a legitimate call. “We know that scammers can be persuasive, but if something seems to be unusual or completely out of the blue, then you should hang up.”

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Are you working and raising a family? You may qualify for extra money. Working for Families, Me whakaruruhau te iwi, is a package set up by Work and Income to help make it easier for you to work and raise a family. If you need help with family costs, Family Tax Credit is available – it’s dependant on earnings, number of dependent children, and any cared share arrangements. You may not qualify if you receive a Foster Care Allowance, Orphan’s benefit, Unsupported Child’s benefit or parent’s allowance. It’s only payable to families receiving a benefit/In-work Tax Credit – it can pay up to $145 a fortnight for families with up to three children, and up to an extra $30 a fortnight for each additional child. Couples must normally work at least 30 hours a week combined, and a single parent must normally work at least 20 hours. You may also get the credit if you’re selfemployed, receiving paid parental leave or ACC. It is not available if you are receiving an incometested benefit or student allowance.

Minimum Family Tax Credit is a payment to topup your family’s income. There are working hour requirements. Best Start Tax Credit is available for children born from July 1, 2018. It is a payment to help with costs in a child’s first three years. Family income isn’t taken into account for the first year and it can’t be received while you receive paid parental leave payments. Working for Families Tax Credits (WfFTC) and the Independent Earner Tax Credit (IETC) can’t be received at the same time. Your tax code may need to be changed. MyIR lets you manage your Working for Families Tax Credits matters securely on line, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. To register for this, go to www.ird.govt.nz/register. If you need help with childcare costs, you may consider a Guaranteed Assistance Payment, an OSCAR subsidy, or an Early Learning Payment For help with housing costs – your income and assets have to be below certain amounts and can’t qualify if living in social housing. Other help when you’re working is also available, such as covering health costs, help for people with disabilities, and some oneoff payments. To see if you’re eligible for further assistance through Working for Families, go to:

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Helpful contacts

Accommodation and childcare 0800 559 009 Mon – Fri 7am to 6pm, Sat 8am to 1pm Working for Families Tax Credits 0800 227 773 Mon – Fri 8am to 8pm, Sat 9am – 1pm Check or update your details: use myIR account at www.ird.govt.nz “Login” When calling any of the Working for Families phones you can ask for a Language Line interpreter. This is a phone-based service for those whose first or preferred language is not English. See www.languageline. govt.nz for the full list. This is a free service. • This is only a very quick guide based on a booklet titled as is this article, published in May 2019. The booklet is available at Wairarapa CAB.

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WHAT’S ON AT WAIRARAPA WOMEN’S CENTRE

Knitters groups Wednesdays @ Te Awhina Cameron Community House

Knitting vests and hats for Red Cross to give away to families in need.

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Wednesday’s from 31st July 10.30-11.45am $2 koha each day, Tin Decorating, Envelope Journals, Stamping Fun, tie dyed t-shirt and spring crafts.

Beginners Stained Glass course

15th August At Wairarapa Community Centre conference room from 10am-1pm $50.00 per lesson Come along and learn how to work with glass and make a new unique stained glass to be proud of.

Cupcake madness

21 August At Wairarapa Community Centre – side door entrance from 6.30-8.30pm $20.00 per person and this covers the cost of muffins and icing.

Back by popular Demand Christmas Cake Decorating Nov 27th or 12th Dec Come along and decorate your Christmas Cake and learn new techniques $40.00 covers almond and royal icing, fruit cake, icing and icing bags.

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Ballentynes Fashion Show November Come along and see wonderful ladies from our social services strut their stuff Tickets on sale in October

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Women’s Christmas Breakfast Friday 6th December Yes our breakfast is back and tickets will be on sale in November.

Piano recital to raise funds A fundraiser for Wairarapa Singers will take the form of a piano recital at Rosewood in Masterton. Andrew Atkins is a recent graduate of Victoria University of Wellington: New Zealand School of Music and is the musical director of Wairarapa Singers. He has seen the choir through successful performances of Cole Porter music and Haydn’s Creation. Atkins’ most recent achievements include completing his Masters in Fine Arts (Creative Practice) in Film Composition, completing a Masters of Musical Arts in Classical Performance (2016) piano, and completing a Graduate Diploma in Conducting. He also competed in the inaugural Wallace National Piano Competition in 2013 and was a finalist in the Royal Overseas League Chamber Music Competition 2014 with his Piano and Cello Duo Duo Cecilia. He has been a finalist in the Todd Young Composers Competition and had his music workshopped by NZSM

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chamber music groups and the NZ String Quartet. He has been involved in the music production of New Zealand Christmas feature movie Kiwi Christmas released in 2017, and aided in the recording of music for multiple children’s plays and short films. He will be presenting a programme of Beethoven

and Chopin on Sunday July 28, at 2.30pm at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Tickets are $25 and include afternoon tea. • Bookings can be made by phoning 3773502 after 6.30pm, or emailing celebrate1403@gmail. com

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St Matthew’s hockey ready for toughest games The St Matthew’s Collegiate First XI Hockey team is heading into the business end of the Secondary School Hockey season. St Matthew’s is sitting second on the table of the P1 competition on points. However they are well aware that their toughest games are yet to come to retain that place. The first game back after the holidays sees the head-to-head clash with the only other unbeaten team in the competition, Wellington Girls College, which is likely to determine who will be top of the table heading into finals games. Wellington Girls leads the competition by virtue of having played one more game than St Matthew’s. The team has been steadily building from a slow start in the pre-season round robin. There are five new members to the team this year and it definitely took a few games to settle everyone in. There were some positional changes that we made to strengthen the defence but strong communication and ownership of results within

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Diederich, Claire McFetridge, Amy Wood and Pippa Raleigh were part of a successful Wairarapa U18 team in the Association U18 tournament in Timaru.

the team has been a key to the improvements each week. A strong pre-season development programme including a Coaching clinic with Sean Dancer (ex Asst Black Sticks Coach) and a game against a touring Argentinian team helped to develop team skills.

The team did exceptionally well, and were placed 3RD in the tournament, once again reinforcing the depth of hockey in Wairarapa.

A new defensive structure this year has been really positive. We have only let in two goals since the competition began after the seeding round. What is most pleasing is that we thought that by having to hold back some experience to strengthen our defence we would lose a bit of strike power up front, but 25 goals in our favour says otherwise.

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The team has an annual school exchange this term and are looking forward to the challenge of playing against last year’s Federation Cup Champions Iona. The Federation Cup this year is to be held in Auckland 2-7 September, where the top 32 secondary schools in the country compete. Last year we came 14TH and the year before 10TH. To break into the top eight quarter final round seems to always elude us, but it is a definite goal within the team for the tournament. St Matthew’s so the experience we have is a real strength of the team. The successful results in the team has translated to representative

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Adapt to new requirements Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson Lakeview School principal TIM NELSON endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content. It’s so much better when you earn it

Listening to the Freakanomics Podcast episode titled The ZeroMinute Workout, I heard a really interesting interview with someone who is developing a pill that gives the physical health benefits of exercise. I can imagine the excitement this will cause, as the hard work could potentially be removed from what it takes to stay healthy – no more gym session, early morning runs, or any other effort to be in shape. However, for me this isn’t an option, and I am sure this will be the case for a lot of other people too. I get a great deal of satisfaction out of the effort required to be physically fit; I feel that it’s something I have worked hard for and earned.

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Simon Van Velthooven was a key member of the Team New Zealand team that won The America’s Cup. This is an impressive feat, made even more so because he was a Commonwealth Games medallist in cycling before that. A key reason for him being able to adapt was because, being a grinder on the innovative Team New Zealand boats, leg power was an essential requirement. The rules have now changed. Leg power is no longer

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Additionally, I believe that the effort that goes into exercising is beneficial for mental wellbeing too, as we get a feeling of accomplishment out of what we achieve. allowed, with grinders now having to use their arms, as was the case before the Team New Zealand boats of the last campaign. To most, this would have signified the end for Simon as a grinder. However, this hasn’t been the case; he has adapted significantly and now has the strength and ability for the traditional approach and has been selected as a team member to defend the Cup. Simon Van Velthooven has proven that if you adapt and change, you can meet the challenges placed in front of you, regardless of how different these challenges may be to what you are used to.

Push your limits

I read an article in the Dominion Post by Eugene Bingham about Hollie Woodhouse. Hollie is a person who was not a great athlete. One day she signed up for Outward Bound as an adult and completed the programme. Realising she could push herself harder than she thought, she then signed up for the following year’s Coast to Coast, an extremely challenging adventure race that crosses the South Island of New Zealand. This was despite her not yet having the skills to complete large components of the course, such as the very technical kayaking section. Hollie completed the Coast to Coast and has gone on to complete numerous events all around the world. The thing I like about Hollie’s story is the way in which she has really pushed her limits in ways that she may not have thought possible. She appears to choose events taking place in the future, then will do what it takes to ensure she is ready for them. This same idea could apply to any area of a person’s life; from work, such as choosing a new career, to a personal project, such as entering a photography competition before you have even bought and used a camera. The opportunities to push

ourselves beyond our comfort zones are endless.

The only thing you can control

Tyler Grey is a former Assaulter on the Tier 1 Counter Terrorism Unit in the US Armed Forces. He is now an actor and producer on the acclaimed TV show, Seal Team. When interviewed on Phil Keoghan’s BUCKiT Podcast he shares his views on many things, including what it takes to lead a successful and fulfilling life. A key factor, according to Tyler, is the one thing we all have absolute control over, this being the effort we put in. For anything we do, from mowing the lawn to writing an essay for a university course, the success and outcome will relate directly to your effort.

What could be more important?

Here’s a thought shared by Seth Godin, considered one of the world’s leading thinkers when it comes to marketing, during an awesome interview on The Tim Ferris Podcast. It relates to things that Seth considers to be important. In regard to raising children Seth considers spending actual quality time to be so very valuable. This could include any number of activities, from walking the dog, to doing homework, to cooking a meal, to taking a class, pretty much anything really that involves you giving your attention to each other, as opposed to giving your attention to, for example, the television. Time is such a valuable resource. We all only have a finite amount, so we should use it to do the things that are truly important.

Roger Federer didn’t specialise early

In times in which there seems to be a push towards children specialising at younger and younger ages in attempts to become the very best that they can be, as we see on countless documentaries and television programmes, it’s interesting to see the path that Roger Federer

took, as is shared by writer David Epstein on the Bill Simmons Podcast. Roger Federer wasn’t a one-dimensional sports prodigy, rather, he took part in numerous sports, including football, skiiing, badminton, and even rugby. Additionally, when given the chance to move up to a higher tennis squad he instead choose to stay with the lower ability group so that he could talk to the friends he had made about wrestling. In the same interview Epstein shares how Swedish female tennis players identified early were taken from the surroundings where they had reached the level that got them spotted, to be coached in an intensive environment with a singular focus on tennis drills. In this case almost every player had given up the game by the time they were 18. The message here is clear to me, this being to let children experience a wide variety of activities, from the arts, to sports, to academic programmes.

A book is a bargain

I may have talked about this idea before, but the best ideas are always worth repeating. It’s another gem from marketing guru Seth Godin. Seth is an avid reader. His belief, one that I strongly agree with, is that a book is an absolute bargain. For a small price, or even for free if you use a library, you have access to a wealth of information about just about anything or anyone. I have attended many courses and presentations at substantial cost, only to find that the information shared is just a tiny amount of what a presenter has shared in a book (or, in many cases, a You Tube video can be found of the same presentation). It is still worth going to conferences and events, as there are many other benefits besides the actual content on the day. However, don’t overlook the value of a book to get access to high quality and substantial information.

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Farewell for trust educator Life Education Trust has said farewell to educator Kirsty Jamieson, who has been with the trust for more than seven years. Known for its giraffe mascot called Harold, Life Education is a charitable trust, specifically involved in the education, development, and wellbeing of our young people. With a purpose-built mobile classroom, Life Education visits primary schools and reinforces key messages about health across five strands: self-esteem, food and nutrition, body knowledge, social relationships, and substances. The Life Education classroom covers Wairarapa and Central Hawke’s Bay. Jamieson said the highlights of her time with Life Education Trust were “meeting thousands of children each year who are all eager and enthusiastic about meeting Harold, visiting some amazing places across the region and meeting some amazing people along the way”. Kirsty also said how much she enjoyed working alongside an “awesome team” of trustees that changed and evolved over the seven-and-a-half years she was with the trust. “These people are all volunteers who put many, many hours into the running of our trust; who see and believe in the vision of our philosophy and work tirelessly to give children in our region a much better chance.” The trust is currently working to employ a new educator. The Life Education Trust delivers its programme nationwide via its mobile classrooms. Its programmes are delivered in schools and early learning centres. There is a small donation made per child when these classes are delivered, but most of

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The ‘Trump era’ Most people think of the Trump presidency in the United States ending at the November 2020 presidential election – or continuing for another four years. A distinguished professor, born and educated in Wellington, has a different view. Robert Wade, the Institute of International Affairs’ second July speaker, believes the ‘Trump era’, as he calls it, could continue for decades. Professor Wade will speak in Masterton on Wednesday July 31, explaining ‘Why the Trump Era could last 30 Years’. “The Trump presidency is a symptom of an emerging syndrome in the world-at-large,” he said. “There is popular support for ‘strongman rule, there is fractured economic globalization with a shift to bilateral or plurilateral trade deals and gridlock in global governance.” We are living in an antiliberal revolution, Robert Wade said. There are two “megacauses” for this coming as he puts it, from “below and above”.

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There are high levels of economic resentment in western populations, caused by the financial crises of 2007-12, high and rising income concentration, and the rising numbers of easy scapegoats – like immigrants. And, secondly, there are increasing economic and geopolitical tensions between the US, China, and Europe, with the US trying to maintain global hegemony, and defiant China asserting regional hegemony. Both, Wade believes, see advantages in disrupting European unity, the combination prompting talk of ‘the new Cold War’.

Robert Wade, the son of a New Zealand diplomat, was educated at Wellington College and Otago and Victoria universities before a period studying and working at Sussex University’s Institute of Development Studies. He has subsequently been employed at the World Bank, Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School, MIT Sloan School, and Brown University. He is currently professor of global political economy at the London School of Economics and Political Science and is the author of several books. The meeting will be at 8pm on Wednesday July 31 in the Seminar Room, Wairarapa Sports House, corner Chapel and Jackson Sts, Masterton. All are welcome. • Visitors: $5 door charge. • Tea and coffee will be served from 7.30pm. • For more information contact secretary Aileen Weston, phone: (06) 372 5741, email: aileen.weston@orcon. net.nz.

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F U L L O F F L AV O U R Professionals Patrick & Scott sponsored book illustration competition a big success

It’s always about the bread at Baker

Children at Featherston’s primary schools were given the opportunity to illustrate six children’s stories by internationally acclaimed author Joy Cowley for Featherston Booktown in May. Joy, a Featherston resident and patron of Featherston Booktown, donated the previously unpublished stories to be used as a children’s illustration competition which was sponsored by Professionals Patrick & Scott.

After many years of working for other South Wairarapa establishments, he opened “Baker” close to the rail crossing in the centre of town.

Children read the stories and then gave their interpretation of them by drawing and colouring in their own illustrations above the text, once completed they were dropped off at any Professionals office in Wairarapa, with prizes for the winners in each of the age categories. The design of the books was done inhouse at The Professionals Patrick & Scott, who also paid for the printing costs. Featherston real estate agent Fran Scott took the front cover photo of the vintage tractor at the town’s playground.

If there are two things that make Baker what it is - it’s the bread and the community. Owner Martin Grice moved to Featherston 16 years ago, having taken a liking to the town’s strong sense of community and down-to-earth personality.

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He also makes his bread the oldfashioned way, with slow fermentation methods. “What we do here may not be organic, but it is 100 percent natural”. Martin’s great passion is his sourdough range which makes up around 50 percent of the bread sold. He uses the same sourdough starter as he has had for many years for his white, wholemeal, multigrain, and rye sourdough loaves.

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Martin also makes a range of yeast-risen breads, including ciabatta, parmesan, and rye & caraway. Like everything at Baker, the French pastries are all made from scratch on the premises and baked fresh each day. These include almond croissants, hazelnut danish, cinnamon brioche, and a glutenfree Mexican cornbread with cheese.

The competition was a great success with lots of support from the schools and some fantastic entries, says Fran. “There was lots of effort by the children with some of the best entries picked to be printed as a keepsake colour book.” For the second year in a row, the staff at the Professionals office in the centre of Featherston held a free street sausage sizzle on the Thursday night of Booktown for members of the public, who were wandering up and down the main street looking at the window displays, before casting their vote for the best one, something they will be doing again this year.

Martin was determined to be as traditional as possible, starting with his signage which mimics the typeface of your typical Featherston shop of a century ago.

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Baker’s gourmet pies are also made the old-fashioned way, with no fillers. Martin’s only ingredients are meat, vegetables and wine. These include beef & blue cheese, venison & beetroot, Moroccan chicken with pistachio nuts, and Pork & Kumera. He has also added a new favourite; Mushroom & Lentil. While Baker is popular with visitors, Martin values being part of his own community and with that in mind keeps his baking at prices that are affordable for all Featherston residents.

“The Professionals have been terrific supporters of Featherston Booktown. They have been incredibly generous, and committed to the Festival”, says Featherston Booktown co-ordinator Mary Biggs.

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PEEK @ PUKAHA

The story of the kokako Dear friends, Hope you are all well. I have another tale for you this week. This time about the humble kōkako so sit back and relax as we delve deep into the past. Many generations ago, the demi-god Maui was making dinner with his brothers when they became angered at how dark it became as the sun was setting. “The sun sets too quickly; we need more time!” Maui cried, and so he decided to try to tame it. After he had done so, Maui lay down in the shade of a tree, tired and very thirsty from the effort it had taken. So, he asked some of the forest birds if they could bring him water. Tieke (saddleback) ignored him, which made Maui very annoyed. He reached out to grab the bird and, as he took hold of its black feathers, the heat from his hands coloured them burnt orange. So, Maui asked the hihi (stichbird). Hihi also didn’t want to help, and again Maui

was annoyed. So, he grabbed the hihi and threw it into the fire which burnt the tips of its wings yellow. Maui then asked the kōkako for help. The beautiful bird did so, filling up its wattles with water. To say thank you for the kōkako’s kindness, Maui gave the bird beautiful long legs – longer than any other bird in the forest – so it would be able to walk through the mud without getting dirty. To this day, the kōkako moves with a spring in its step. Moral of the story? Be kind and remember we all have a chance to do something big – he iti te mokoroa nāna te kahikatea i kakati. Talk again next week! Your friend, Pūngāwerewere the spider

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Kids’ art for world peace We all know that changing behaviours is best done when we are young. We look back at our childhood and remember how we were inﬂuenced by our education and our parents’ values. By the time we are adults, we often have deeply ingrained habits and ideas that are hard to change. I heard a story the other day where the grandchildren of Kuok Khoon Hong, the CEO of Wilmar International, asked why his company who are the dominant company in the palm oil industry, was exploiting the environment. They told their grandfather that his company’s actions would have dire impact on the global climate for future generations. After considering his grandchildren’s concerns, Kuok Khoon Hong bought in expertise to help his company become sustainable and values based. This has paid oﬀ from a commercial perspective as this year Wilmar was ranked third in the World’s Most Admired Food Production Company by Fortune Magazine. Like caring for the planet, we also want to care

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Donna Robinson for its people. We all want to see wars stop so we can achieve world peace. Whatever happens, we all know we have to aspire to world peace and a good way to do this is to encourage our children to be aware of this aspiration. A group of ﬁve volunteers from SGI NZ (an international society based on Buddhist principles) are

bringing this Children’s Art Exhibition to Wairarapa. They would like to thank South Wairarapa District Council for providing the Greytown Library as the exhibition space and for South End School in Carterton for hosting this event. Called Wairarapa Tumanako, this exhibition commemorates Hiroshima Day and supports an

inclusive Aotearoa where all lives are celebrated. The artworks will be exhibited at Greytown Library, 115 Main St for one week. The exhibition will launch at 1.30pm on Sunday, August 11. Children from 8 to 18 years old are invited to create a work of art for a peaceful world. The question they will be thinking about as they plan their artwork is, “What do you imagine a peaceful world looks like?”. If your children or grandchildren are keen to contribute, they can register their interest

Breast Cancer Foundation – Area Co-ordinators required In this role you will oversee multiple sites and manage a small team of volunteers on Friday, October 11 and/ or Saturday the October 12, 2019. The Breast Cancer Foundation will provide everything that is required to be an area coordinator including a detailed brief beforehand, support throughout the appeal, a roster system on which volunteers can register themselves, stock, banking materials and collection permits. Red Cross Wairarapa – Volunteers wanted throughout Wairarapa Red Cross Wairarapa are looking for volunteers with a variety of diﬀerent skills to contribute to their community programs • Interested in ﬁnding out more: Contact Donna Robinson on 06 929 0960 or email admin@ waivc.org.nz

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Guns handed over by the public at the Police gun buyback event in Christchurch. PHOTO/NZME

Dates set for gun buyback ELI HILL

showed that at least 20 per cent of Federated Farmers members had a firearm impacted by the new regulations. Rural security spokesperson Miles Anderson said these owners would be looking for good access, fair compensation, and a smooth process for the handover of firearms. “We hope that it will recognise the needs of those who live in our more remote rural locations. The buyback is likely to be underway at the busiest time of year for farmers. “With calving and lambing approaching, the last thing they need at that time of year is a lengthy trip to a major centre to dispose of a firearm.” Farmers still need firearms suitable to undertake pest control. “Many have indicated that they are waiting for compensation to purchase a replacement firearm that

Owners of newlyprohibited semi-automatic firearms will be able to hand their guns in at a series of Wairarapa buyback events in August and September. The first of the Wairarapa collection events will be held on August 3-4, 10am-3pm, at Featherston’s Anzac Hall on Bell St. Two collection events will be held at the Masterton Smallbore Rifle Club on Cole St on August 17-18 and September 7-8, also from 10am-3pm. The rollout of buybacks comes after more than $1 million worth of weapons were handed in during the first weekend of the government’s gun buyback in Christchurch. Federated Farmers is urging authorities to ensure the process runs smoothly. A member survey

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is within the new rules,’’ said Anderson. “Farmers always look to have the most efficient tool for the job. They will be expecting fair compensation to purchase a replacement that is still suitable to control the pest animals on their farm.” Federated Farmers said it was pleased to see there will be compensation up to a $300 limit for modifications to some firearms to bring them within the legal requirements. Before going to a collection event, people are asked to go to the police website and complete the online notification form to help speed the process up. Police say gunowners should clear guns of all ammunition and place the firearms and parts in a safe carry bag, such as a firearms bag, or a “nondescript” cover. Gun owners are asked to bring their

Country Livestock sale report for week ending 19/07/2019 by Ian Hicks. Calves: Red PollX Heifers up to $150. Sheep - Ewes: Laing 4 at $140, 3 Ewes & 3 Lambs at $70, Cherry 2 2TT at $140, Cush 1 at $80, 2 Rams at $40, Howard 14 2TT at $180, Taylor 3 C/O’s at $90. firearms licences, photo identification, their bank account number, and a reference number for their online notification form to the collection points. Owners of unique or rare prohibited guns are also asked to bring in a valuation. Only people with a valid firearms licence are able to

Lambs: McKee 6 at $200, Goodman 4 at $170, 3 at $215, Steventon 10 at $100, Cush 6 at $105, 6 at $60, Bunny 5 at $100, 7 at $175, Glenstrae Trust 8 at $100, Bedingfield 10 at $187.

Rural

Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Rural Wairarapa Midweek

Cattle: Sargent 4 wnr Ang Steers at $470, 2 wnr Fr Steers at $430, 2 wnr MB Steers at$470, Woodhouse 2 Fr Bulls at $500, 2 wnr HX Bulls at $500, 3 wnr Fr Bulls at $500. receive compensation for their guns. However, those handing in gun parts and accessories included in the prohibited list don’t need a firearms licence to receive compensation. • For more information, visit www.police.govt. nz or call 0800 311 311.

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Business Wairarapa Midweek

‘Kia ora’ to kaupapa

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The panel for Business Wairarapa’s Matariki lunch, focused on incorporate kaupapa Maori in business operations. PHOTO/STEVE RENDLE

Steve Rendle Getting to “kia ora” and beyond was the focus of Business Wairarapa’s Matariki lunch last week, which focused on how businesses could incorporate kaupapa Maori into the way they operated. A panel of business leaders discussed various approaches to discussing kaupapa – the Maori way of doing things – with Pukaha National Wildlife Centre general manager Emily Court saying it started as simply as introducing the te reo greeting. One of her early challenges for staﬀ was to have them say kia ora to arriving desks – after 18 months she could now hear it happening. “They felt nervous, perhaps a little bit

embarrassed, but it is our kaupapa. “You can’t force culture change, but you can make it safer for people to give it a go.” Kuranui College principal Simon Fuller was also on the panel and was asked about the value of making learning te reo compulsory. “Students need to be inspired at some stage,” he said. “If it is compulsory, it needs to have the right people to inspire students to continue to do it [when it ceases to be compulsory].” Manager of Wellington Ambulance in Wairarapa Jake Carlson agreed inspiration was key in discussion about kaupapa. “It’s about creating the space for people to be interested in the journey,” he said.

Owner of Battli-yon Builders Albie Matthews said the whanau focus of the business had led to high staﬀ retention, but it came with the expectation that everybody would be involved on days when tools were downed and it was time to do such things as gather and share kai moana. Freshly returned from the World Shearing Championships in France, panel chair and business hall of fame inductee Mavis Mullins said New Zealand’s cultural depth was a strong point of diﬀerence for businesses. “There is something here that is so, so special, and it does emanate from our cultural values,” she said. “This cultural capital that we have – there is a real richness in this.”

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36 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Kilometre of country road

Wai Write

Margaret Orange

He watched the removal van edge its way across the cattle stop and onto the road. It gathered speed as it passed a stand of poplar trees, their falling leaves turning the bitumen surface into golden magic. A kilometre on, the van slowed to negotiate the corner onto the highway and out of sight. Gavin returned to the house to close all the windows and doors and to collect his pack. Soon, another family would move into the homestead, modernise, come and go along the road. As he moved from empty room to empty room, his mind filled with childhood memories. He recalled the family wake held in the kitchen for Charlie, the old horse that Dad had to put down. He recalled summer barbeques and cricket on the lawn; winter evenings by the fire reading and playing cards, family debates when his strongminded father lost patience with Gavin’s wayout theories. Theories that took him to university then overseas, his inquisitive mind always searching. He returned from time

Gavin’s favourite place in the world was the kilometre of country road that led him home. PHOTO/STOCK.ADOBE.COM

to time to check on the “Olds” and to rest awhile. At each visit, his heart leapt when he turned the corner from the highway and onto that stretch of bitumen leading him home. It had been a pot-holed track when he waited at the corner for the school bus, dusty and hot in summer, muddy sludge or frosty gravel in winter, the lingering smell of sheep and cattle dung pungent after a drove. As farms increased in number, the need grew to stabilise the surface of the road. It was bituminised from the corner, past farmland and pine plantations, a long, winding climb and

descent to the sea. Gavin got to love the tarry smell of melting tarmac on hot summer days and the way it glistened after rain. He had a sudden recollection of harsh winter afternoons when Dad in his sou’wester waited on old Charlie at the corner for the bus. “Hello Mate!” he’d call. “Up you come. Had a good day?” They’d ride home together, Gavin snuggling into Dad’s warm body while a sleety southerly swirled across the countryside; then to top it off, hot cocoa at the kitchen table while Mum fussed over spuds and chops.

There was no other kid as lucky and as loved as he. Life took Gavin along many roads to adventure and discovery; long dreary motorways in Australia and United States, quaint lanes linking English villages and hamlets, bustling traffic ways in China and Cambodia where rickshaws and motorcycles beeped their cheerful passage to market. He endured challenging lonely Russian high-roads and snowbound trails through Alaska with a sense of achievement. Gavin locked the front door and stowed his pack in the Ute He drove across the cattle stop, past the

poplars to the corner and onto the highway, a lump in his throat. It would take an hour to reach the airport. Edinburgh University offered exciting research into early Celtic language, a subject that had intrigued Gavin ever since hearing his grandfather speak Gaelic. And Highland high roads were calling. Many years later, when Gavin joined a bunch of Kiwis in a London pub, someone asked him, “Where in all your travels is your favourite place?” He answered, “A kilometre of country road that led me home”.

• Margaret Orange is a member of the Blairlogie Writer’s Group. The group meets on the last Monday of each month. Phone 06 378 7606 or 06 379 8021 for more information.

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

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Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

WORDSEARCH

FEELING POORLY

BUMPER WORDFIT

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

FRACTURE GERMS

SCAN SPLINT

BLOOD CHECK COURSE CURE

HEAL HOSPITAL ILLNESS LASER

STETHOSCOPE STRENGTH STRONG SURGEON

DISEASE DOCTOR DRUGS

MEDICAL MEDICINE NURSE

TABLET TEMPERATURE TEST

FEEBLE FEVER FITNESS

PILL PULSE RECOVER

THERAPY TREATMENT WELL

RECUPERATE

WORDFIT

A O R T A A L O H A

P A C T S

R O S E S V I N Y L

N I T M I G

P R O D U C T

O W L E S Y E V I R A A L N S

BLACK-OUT

C L A S P

E T A O T T R E R

NUMBER CRUNCHER

8 LETTERS AGNOSTIC CURATIVE STEALTHY YULETIDE

WORD-SEARCH

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

SOLUTIONS

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R E T U D E J T T U N N E L Y

A C O E R A C E S

S M S C E B A Z N L O Q R M N

A T I N S O R A T R I R A O Y P W L E R S E S E C T L U T I B N E U G D

P L A N T U V I E W I N G S K

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

L M E Z S T O Q M O T G O H M

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A R R A I G N V A T O L L E I

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Q V B F W H R U R C M W K G W

7 LETTERS ARSENIC LANDING NEGLECT PALAVER PARSNIP PRODUCT

2 digits: 05 21 30 56 3 digits: 280 296 316 372 411 478 4 digits: 1001 1357 3784 3871 3987 5198 8196 8515 5 digits: 11213 19712 20468 41658 50617 94935 6 digits: 303193 916607 8 digits: 25285123 33295767 64935021 66744826

A L G E N E O T S S T I C U P P E O N N D Y H G O E U E R

N T A T T E R G C O E R C E S

Find the threeletter sequence which will complete all these words

P A R S N I P

P E J O E R O Z A R K P A O T

6 LETTERS COERCE NORMAL SALAMI SESAME

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

S E L A A T P F L E Y E N S C H Y U L E T I D E

T S A R A O W L S V T U B E D

NUMBERCRUNCHER

E A P R E D A L

Y N T T A K E X O W C J R J C

TRIO

E S K E E S A A M N E D I E N A L T A E W R F M A E D W S

A I R V R A P B R E E L I N G

5 LETTERS ADDED ADIEU ADORE

LEETS LEPER LIVER LOOSE LYING LYNCH MANGO MERRY NEAPS OMEGA PACTS PASTA PAVES PEDAL PORED RONDO ROSES SEPAL SLEWS UPEND VESTA VIALS VINYL WAXEN

A D O R E

W X O I I I Y X E D S T T L U

4 LETTERS ARTY CARD FADS FEES HOUR INNS NEAR OWLS PENS PONY SLAP UPON VEER YETI

ALIKE ALOHA ANGER AORTA APERY AROMA ATONE AVERT CAGES CLASP CONES DINGO DOTES EATER ENROL ERODE EXILE FRETS FUSSY GENIE INLAW ISLAM LARGE

E N R O L

T A C T F U L L Y H I N C U R

RAN THY

N E A P S

A X E H W X O L O I R O A P H

3 LETTERS ADO AGE AMP AND EAR EAT EKE END ERR EVE EWE EYE GEE HER ICE LIE LOO MAY MEW MIG NIT OAR

24/7

BLACKOUT F F D R O O P N F I T K C J S

Fit the words into the grid to create a finished crossword

TRIO

HIT

AMBULANCE ANTIBIOTICS

Y E T I

T E S T R D M E D I C A L T L L M Z

C U R E O R Q G N O Y M B R L A E F

E B L F T R E A T M E N T S W E H S

S Y L H C G C V L Y L A S E R H C Y

L M E S O S F L O H T E N U G I P S

U A W B D R I W K C N W T N T A M Y

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, July 24, 2019

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THURSDAY, JULY 25 Open Mic Night: At the Greytown Hotel Top Pub, 8-10.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Martinborough, St Andrew’s Hall, Dublin St, 9.30-11.30am. Featherston, Featherston Fire Station, Fox St, 1.303.30pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club [behind clock tower Carterton], at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call [022] 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 1.30pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria [027] 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

FRIDAY, JULY 26 Heart of Arts: Poetry Zine Launch and Concert by Brona Keogh, a songwriter from Ireland, High St Carterton, at 6.30pm. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Carterton Library noon-2pm. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10amnoon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia [06] 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra [021] 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, 41 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to [022] 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym [371 Queen St]. Contact by text Hamish [021] 259-7684 or Sam [0210] 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 3770507 or Lucy [021] 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet

1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 Wairarapa Embroiderers Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton. Call Nola [027] 6878599 or Jenny 377-0859 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Sat and Sun 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean [06] 372-6623 or Pam [06] 372-6459. Featherston Weekly Market: Fresh produce, fine food producers, creators and much more. Great atmosphere, amazing food and community spirit, 8am2pm, 33 Fitzherbert St. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am1pm. Call 377-4066. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call [020] 4124-4098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open Sat and Sun 10am-2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa [021] 263-9403. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10amnoon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at

rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle [06] 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. Cemetery Tour: Meet at 2pm at First Gate, Clareville Cemetery, for a tour around some of the names in history. July 26, 1859, was the date for naming of Carterton from Three Mile Bush. Carterton was named after Charles Rooking Carter. We’ll also visit the first mayor, Richard Fairbrother’s grave. All welcome. Contact Adele at PentonyGraham@xtra.co.nz.

SUNDAY, JULY 28 Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Mangatainoka Motors Vintage Car Day: Monthly Vintage car motoring rally at Tui Brewery. The day includes live music, lunch and some special prizes. Vehicle registration is free, with an optional donation of $10 to the Mangatainoka Reserve Restoration Project. Gates open 10am, live music begins 11am. www.tuihq.co.nz/events Wairarapa Country Music Club: Meet at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton, at 1.30pm. Call Paddy 377-0730. Masterton Marauders Wargaming Club: Meet at the Masterton Croquet Club, 1-5pm. Call Vince Cholewa [027] 344-1073 or visit http:// mastertonmarauders.blogspot.co.nz WAI: a multi-media exhibition, at Aratoi,

12 Bruce St, Masterton, open daily, 10am -4pm. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.303.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 1.30pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Joan Miller 377-7983. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 6.30-11.30am, Essex St car park. Contact ja.murray@xtra.co.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000.

MONDAY, JULY 29 Crafts in the paddock: Meet at the St Andrew’s Church Hall on Upper Plain Rd, Masterton, for crafts, 9.30amnoon. Entry is a gold coin donation which covers morning tea. Call Yvonne Reynolds 377-4929. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. East Indoor Bowling Club: Meet at 7pm, all members and visitors welcome. Call Julie 377-5497 or George 3789266. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call [027] 333-1793. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat [06] 308-9729.

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Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val [06] 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.30-11am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30am-noon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House [down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower]. Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. https://www. facebook.com/CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or [027] 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call [022] 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy [0274] 670-195 or Lynda Saint-Merat [06] 304-7026.

Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or Pete [020] 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies [7-10 years] 4.30-6pm. Guides [9-14 years] 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Masterton Mobility Scooter Club: Meet at 10am at Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Speaker from council arranged. All mobility scooter riders welcome.

TUESDAY, JULY 30 Alanon: A group for anyone affected by another’s drinking, meet at 7pm at Cameron Community House, Church St, Masterton. Call 0508 425-2666. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching: Carterton, Fire Station (new venue) 9.30-11.30am. Greytown, The Offerings Café, 1.30-3.30pm. Wairarapa Consumer Complaints Support & Advisory Group: 11am noon, at Te Awhina House, Cameron Cres, Masterton. Contact adviser Aileen Haeata goddessfitnz@gmail.com South Wairarapa Badminton Club: Featherston Sports Stadium Underhill Rd, at 7.30pm. New members welcome and rackets available. Harlequin Theatre: Wardrobe hire, 10am-1pm. Call 377-4066. Dance Fitness: 6.30-7.30pm, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to interesting computer and Smartphone course, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown.

Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 15 Queen St, Masterton, at 6.30pm. Text Toni [021] 105-7649 or visit Wairarapa Steampunk Tribal Bellydance on FB for more information. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9amnoon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia [06] 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or [027] 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di [027] 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl [06] 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 3049748. Girl Guiding: Pippins [5-7 years] 3.455pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind

clock tower Carterton. Call Robin Brasell [06] 222-4000. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the clock tower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 Diabetes Wairarapa: Invite people with diabetes to a morning tea at Roseneath Village Hall, 227 High St South, Carterton, at 10am. We will have a senior health adviser and educator as a guest speaker. Call Ron 379-6736 or [021] 0272-4721. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to their AppleMac computer and Smartphone presentations, in their rooms, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Digital Seniors: Computer, Tablet and Smartphone advice and coaching at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to their AppleMac computer and Smartphone presentations, in their rooms, at the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Dance Fitness: 9.30-11am, preschoolers with parents or caregivers, music and movement and art, at Fareham House Hall Featherston. Call Justine [0204] 105-2830. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.15-4.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call [027] 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil [06] 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and

Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.30-7pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.3011am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 379-8325. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 1.30pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: Nine-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Jane Brooking [021] 171-9249. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 377-0499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 [church office]. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren [027] 334-2685. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15am for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis [06] 304-7155. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz

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and fullback Harry Eschenbach sealed an impressive victory. For Eketahuna, centre Robbie Anderson stood out on defence and attack in his first game back since breaking a thumb six weeks ago, while No.8 Sam Shaw and prop Sam Gammie also impressed. But in the end their lack of depth on the bench probably proved the difference between the two teams. In the Hodder-Steffert Cup semifinal at Memorial Park, East Coast caused a minor upset beating Marist 38-26 and booking their place in the final against Carterton.

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MARTINBOROUGH 15 GREYTOWN 10 A converted try in the last five minutes gave Martinborough the edge in a tense semifinal against Greytown. Playing away from home, Greytown had taken a 10-5 lead in the 58th minute when they were awarded a penalty try from a collapsed scrum. That followed the sinbinning of a Martinborough forward for a tip tackle and looked like being the decisive moment of the game. However, the home side stuck to their game plan of keeping the ball close to the forwards in the cold slippery conditions. Their patience paid off when dynamic halfback Chance Ropiha finally breached the staunch Greytown defence and dived over near the posts after a concerted period of pressure. Centre Tipi Haira coolly slotted the conversion for a 12-10 lead. He then closed out the game in the final minute with a penalty from a handy position. Although there could have been a calamitous finish for Martinborough when one of their players went to kick the ball out to end the game but instead kicked it towards his own goal line, forcing his defenders to scramble back and prevent one last Greytown attack and potential embarrassment. Greytown had first use of the brisk southerly breeze but struggled to break the

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Chance Ropiha scores the winning try for Martinborough.

stubborn Martinborough defence throughout the first half. A penalty goal to firstfive Raniera Peterson was all they had to show for their early dominance of territory and possession. Despite playing much of the first half in their own territory, Martinborough took the lead after 25 minutes. In one of their few forays into the Greytown half, the home side kept hammering away through nearly 20 phases before big lock George Bunnett found the gap to score the first try. The match was dominated by outstanding defence by both teams. The Greytown loose forward trio of Tana and

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Tevita Isaac and Jonty Millar were to the forefront of knocking back many promising Martinborough attacks. For the winners, Ropiha was a nuisance with his sniping runs from the base of breakdowns and scrums, while the experience of first-five Tim Priest and centre Haira shone through in trying conditions. Much credit must go to the hardworking forward pack’s never-say-die attitude.

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A late surge saw defending champions Gladstone score three tries and book their place in their third consecutive Tui Cup final. The Eketahuna forwards

dominated much of the first half of the match played at Gladstone. A try to flanker Johan van Vliet gave them a 5-3 lead at the interval. Van Vliet crossed for his second try early in the second half to extend the lead to 12-3, but the rest of the match belonged to the home team. The experience of winning the past two championships shone through as the likes of veteran lock Andrew McLean, frontrower Richard Puddy, halfback Inia Katia and imposing No.8 Joe Tako rolled up their sleeves and wrested control of the game from Eke. Tries to Tako, veteran centre Cameron Hayton

[home teams first] Tui Cup semifinals Martinborough 15 [George Bunnett, Chance Rophia tries, Tipi Haira pen, con], Greytown 10 [Penalty try, Raniera Peterson pen] HT 5-3 Gladstone 28 [Cameron Hayton, Joe Tako, Harry Eschenbach tries; Tim Griffiths 3 pens, 2 cons], Eketahuna 12 [Johan van Vliet tries [2], Josh Pepperell con] HT 3-5. Hodder-Steffert Cup semifinal – Marist 26 East Coast 38.

SENIOR RESERVES Section A

Carterton 29, Puketoi 17 Greytown 8, Tuhirangi19

Section B

Marist 5, Eketahuna 24 Pioneer Old Boys 24, Martinborough 43

Section C

East Coast {score T.B.A}, Featherson Gladstone - BYE

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Ifill earns vital draw FOOTBALL

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Chris Cogdale For the second time this season Jay Car Wairarapa United left it until late to earn a vital draw with Wellington United at Newtown Park that may be enough to save their place in the Central League. With two minutes left to play United were trailing 3-2 when they were rewarded a penalty when Paul Ifill was brought down, when he had a one on one with the goalkeeper. Up stepped the former Phoenix player and he coolly found the back of the net to score the allimportant equaliser. Bu the drama wasn’t over. Wellington were down to 10 men after a player was red-carded for abuse after the awarding of the United penalty, and with nothing left to lose they had one last attack and a long range shot with the last kick of the game hit the underside of the crossbar, and luckily for United bounced out into the field of play. United were the better team in the first half and after conceding an early goal, Josh Rudland and Mark Hemi scored for a 2-1 halftime lead. Again, defensive mistakes were costly, as

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Mark Clement Pioneer Black caused the upset in the latest round of the Wairarapa District Darts competition on Thursday night by beating Barney’s Boys in a team’s game to take the win 9-8. Well done guys. Panthers still lead the first division, and JSB Chathams are still front runners in the second division.

Paul Ifill, of Wairarapa United.

Wellington capitalised with two goals to have United on the verge of relegation. That was until the drama of the late penalty. The match followed a similar pattern to the first between the two teams when a free kick on fulltime gave United a 4-4 draw. Coach Cory Chettleburgh was a frustrated figure at fulltime rueing his team’s inability to take their scoring opportunities. “It was pretty

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disappointing. There were periods we played well, but we lacked the killer instinct and the winning mentality. “We got away with one and staying up is still in our own hands.” United and Wellington remain locked together on the points table, but United have a much superior goal difference. Meanwhile a hat-trick to 15-year old Darby Lambert was the highlight of the Tumu ITM Wairarapa United Women’s 3-1 win

over Victoria University. With regular captain Ana McPhie now at university in the United States, Lambert and another 15-year old Alix Gill played as twin strikers, with veteran Meisha Pyke in behind them. They responded superbly with Lambert creating havoc amongst the Victoria defence. The win keeps United in a share of the lead with Palmerston North Marist, but second on goal difference.

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1st Division Panthers bt Rebels (13-3), Pioneer Red bt Blazers (14-2), Pioneer Black bt Barney’s Boys (9-8), Pumas bt SWWMC Gold (12-4), Leopards bt Spellbound (14-2), Over 60-1 bt Ynots (14-2). 2nd Division JSB Chathams bt Skulls (96), WSCC Waingawa bt JSB Cheetahs (11-4), SWWMC Blue bt Services (12-3). Just a reminder that on August 15 and 22, the men’s second division club championship will be held at SWWMC in Greytown – pairs on August 15, singles on August 22. Entries close at 7.15pm and costs $5 per player per event.

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Chris Cogdale Dalefield are assured of hosting their home elimination semifinal in the Wellington Women’s Premier One Division after a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Victoria University on Saturday. The result means Dalefield cannot be caught for third place and guarantees that the two teams will clash in the sudden death playoff in two weeks. Victoria took the lead in the first

Benedict van Woerkom scored four goals.

We really put the pressure on, had the intensity from the start and we were far more consistent. quarter of Saturday’s match, played at the National Hockey Stadium. Brigette Mossman equalised in the second quarter, finishing off a good team goal that featured some slick passing. Dalefield had three or four further opportunities to score but failed to make the most of them. Coach Michael

O’Connor said the game was a bit of a ding dong battle and his team got dragged into Victoria’s style of play. “It was a little bit frustrating that we didn’t come away with the win, but we’ve got the home advantage for the semis, and that’s good.” The Dalefield men finally flexed their muscles with a comprehensive 12-1 thumping of Northern United in their Premier One clash at the National Hockey Stadium. As the score suggests, Dalefield were dominant from the first whistle. Four goals, starting with a Dane Lett goal from a penalty corner, and including a hat-trick to Benedict van Woerkom gave Dalefield a 4-0 lead at the end of 15 minutes. Daniel van Woerkom made it five goals by halftime. A second goal to Dane Lett, followed by strikes by Trent Lett and Dylan Price gave Dalefield an eight-goal cushion at three quarter time. Two goals to Rowan Yeo, a fourth goal to Benedict van Woerkom and a Zac Hardie goal wrapped up an

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Brigette Mossman scored the vital equaliser for Dalefield. PHOTOS/JADE CVETKOV

impressive performance, before Northern United scrambled a consolation goal with seven seconds left on the clock. Co-manager Bernie Lett said it was one of the better efforts of the season. “We made better use of the ball. Team wise our structure was much better, and we scored some really nice team goals, finishing with just tap ins. “We really put the

pressure on, had the intensity from the start and we were far more consistent.” The result leaves Dalefield three points behind Hutt United. With those two teams to play at Clareville next Saturday, a Dalefield win would see them snatch the number one seeding and the all-important home advantage for the first round of the playoffs.

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