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Running a full marathon blind Living with Blindness

Emily Ireland

ackling a full marathon for the ﬁrst time can be a huge

challenge. But imagine doing it blind. This Sunday, Carterton’s Peter Jones will be doing just that. He was born with the progressive and gradual eye disease retinitis pigmentosa, aﬀecting one in 4500 people globally. He’ll be taking on the 42km challenge over the Auckland Harbour Bridge with his daughter as his guide. “The aim will be to ﬁnish it and survive,” Peter said. Peter’s vision loss journey began at the age of 13 when he was diagnosed. “I’ve known since I was 13 that there was a chance I would go fully blind. “No expert can tell you how that is going to progress. “Ultimately, I’m the expert of my own eye disorder and what I see.” These days, Peter’s

vision is limited to a very narrow ﬁeld of fogged sight in predominantly grey-scale. He is able to identify contrast only in well-lit situations. He demonstrated his vision impairment by moving his hand across from his peripheral to directly in front of his face. “I can see a little bit of movement from my hand way out in my peripheral. “Then as I move my hand closer, it is completely gone, completely gone, until I get almost front on and I see a little ﬁnger again. “I also get some colour from way out too, but there is no colour anymore in

front of me. He said he would walk down a street and see a flash of cour in his peripheral – “it might be a bright flower”. “I’ll turn, and it will just be a dirty white or another tone of grey.” Peter’s older sister has the same eye disease. Both her two children, and Peter’s daughter are unaffected. “How it has affected me is that it has had a very profound effect on my employment over the years.” Peter worked in dairy

farming for 14 years. He has also been a fencer, and worked at JNL, giving up fulltime work in 2015. His wife works fulltime and supports both of them. “When you stop work, you have more spare time and more energy.” That’s when Peter began tandem cycling with cycling enthusiast Rod Sutherland, joining him in the local multisports biathlon.

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Peter is a pretty keen cyclist. Having given up his drivers licence in 2000

because of his vision loss, he used to ride his bike to work. “What’s really nice with tandem cycling is you can get on the back and then just go ﬂat out. “As you lose your sight, everything slows down – everything you do is slow. “Everything takes longer, and it’s frustrating. “To get on the bike and not have to think about anything but pedalling as fast as you can go – I just love that – that feeling of getting some speed.” Continued on page 4

Peter Jones, Carterton. PHOTO/EMILY IRELAND

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Local News Wairarapa Midweek

Tamiana Tamiana

Burying the past Tamiana Tamiana is a hardworking man who cares for the grounds where Carterton’s lost loved ones are laid to rest. He is also a convicted killer. ELISA VORSTER talks to the man who handed himself in to police 22 years ago and turned his life around. From the moment you drive through the gates of Clareville Cemetery, you’re struck with the realisation that hours of work have gone in to keeping the grounds pristine. The man behind it all, Tamiana Tamiana sits on his ride-on mower, a little shy and reluctant to take all the credit for the work that goes on there. But it doesn’t take long for Tamiana’s personality to shine through as he laughs, jokes and speaks of how much pride he takes in keeping a vital part of Carterton beautiful for its residents. It’s a far cry from the man he was in 1982 when a series of events led Tamiana to commit a murder which went unsolved for 15 years before he voluntarily handed himself in. Tamiana had been living in Murupara and was heavily involved with a local motorbike gang. His life was consumed by cannabis, LSD and alcohol abuse and it wasn’t uncommon for him to have encounters with members of rival gangs. A confrontation with Hemi Tapson, a 31-yearold man associated with one of these rival gangs, led Tamiana to feel he and his family had been threatened beyond resolution. “I knew I couldn’t let him leave that driveway,” Tamiana said. The consequences of that night would come to weigh heavily on Tamiana in a way he never anticipated. Fast forward to 1996

and Tamiana had already begun to make major life changes. His gang life was behind him, along with the drugs and alcohol. He had begun to study the bible with the Jehovah’s Witnesses, had a young son at home and another son who had just been born. However, his baby’s future was already looking bleak – he was only a few weeks old before he was knocking at death’s door, leaving medical professionals perplexed. “I didn’t want to lose that baby, so I made a pact with Jehovah,” Tamiana said. “I said to Him ‘if you allow him to live, I’ll hand myself in’. “From the minute I was back in that bedroom, when my baby was on his deathbed and I prayed to Jehovah God, it was then that I turned my life around – it started that night.” The next morning, the hospital staff asked him to sign documents allowing his baby to undergo lifesaving surgery for a twisted intestine. Tamiana knew he needed to stick to his word and hand himself in. He told his family of his intentions – something they weren’t happy about as they were fearful of gang retaliation against Tamiana and themselves. “I just said to them, ‘just have faith in God, don’t be scared’.” Although the gang members were already waiting for Tamiana in jail, he felt a massive burden had been lifted off his chest.

Tamiana Tamiana on his Harley Davidson at Clareville Cemetery where he works. PHOTO/ELISA VORSTER

Part of what he had learnt through his bible studies was about making peace with your brothers. “I wasn’t making any headway in life or in my spirituality,” he said. “That’s what the imprisonment was about – actions speak louder than words.” Facing a minimum sentence of 10 years, Tamiana chose to make the most of his time. After dropping out of school at the age of 15, his literacy and numeracy skills were lacking, but his desire to work hard and make something of himself propelled him forward. He enrolled in every course he was able to, learning vital skills as well as learning more about himself and his cultural heritage. “I learnt a lot about

Tikanga Maori which I never really got taught at school.” By the time he was released from jail, he had a folder 10cm thick containing all the certificates he had gained through the prison system. His fierce work ethic continued through to his life on the outside. He moved to Carterton about five years ago after feeling a responsibility towards looking after his mum - helped by taking her shopping and to doctor’s appointments and learnt about his family ties in Ponatahi. Applying for a job on the parks and reserves team at Carterton District Council he had to face a jury of a different kind when council officers asked him to disclose his earlier life. But Tamiana wasn’t

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fazed by this, reasoning the council would be missing out if they didn’t hire him. “All I could say is, ‘I’ll give you a good honest day’s work’,” he said. And he did just that, mowing parks and lawns all over Carterton and doing five days’ work in as little as three or four days. “The other guys would go back and have smoko in the depot but I would take mine with me on the job because it would take 15 minutes to get there and 15 minutes to get back, and then the same again at lunch time. “I added it all up and the council was losing an hour a day, five days a week just from going back to the depot – I could mow one whole side of Carterton in that time.”

Tamiana wasn’t finished there. He went out to Clareville Cemetery and saw the grounds weren’t being maintained to the level of respect the families deserved. The council allowed him to go out there and make the changes needed to bring it up to scratch, which took Tamiana a whole year. Parks and reserves manager Clinton Thompson said Tamiana was valued by all at the council for his extremely strong work ethic and reliability. “What impressed us initially about him was his honesty and willingness to talk about his past. “Because of his unique situation he was asked if he could give our operations team a talk about his past, so there would be no surprises.” He said the team agreed to give him a chance and if one said no, the outcome would have been different. Tamiana knows the job helps keep him straight, saying it boosts his selfesteem and stops him from resorting to crime. “Every night I feel tired, but I feel good.” The work the council requires him to do takes him to areas of land he believes his ancestors have walked, he said. “It’s another tick for why I’m grateful for the council.” But his real pride and joy is his Harley Davidson motorbike and his children, who he still visits regularly. It’s a lifestyle he knows he couldn’t afford if he was living on the dole. “The council have helped me live my dream.”

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Flatting seniors to get upgrade Pam Graham

For many people, ditching flatmates to get a home is a coming-of-age moment. But communal living in later years is the way to go for the residents of Abbeyfield House in Masterton. Ten of them live at the property at 39 Church St where they have their own rooms with en suites, three meals supplied, and a communal lounge and dining area for a price that can be covered by national superannuation and supplementary assistance. This vision of affordable communal living for seniors run by a charity was developed in the UK and made its way to New Zealand in the 1990s when a Nelson doctor came across the idea and started one here. Masterton’s Abbeyfield House was the second in New Zealand and, after many years of successful operation and a long planning process, it is expanding. Community support will

Residents Heather Tryselaar, backrow, left, Gaye Guise, Nigel Alderton, Gordon Bishop, Gary Guise. Front: Janet Laurenson, left, Eunice Kleyn. PHOTO/PAM GRAHAM

again be sought – they need to raise about $50,000 to $100,000 towards an approximate $900,000 budget for a remodel and expansion. The big house at the front of the property, a former vicarage, is to be moved. Existing buildings behind will be remodelled to house a kitchen, dining room and

lounge. Four new accommodation units will be built, meaning there will be 14 residents in the future. Abbeyfield Masterton chairman Laurie Williams said there were a couple of reasons for the expansion. “One, there is a need for housing accommodation

for seniors, and two, by expanding the number of residents we have, we can keep costs down.” They are like flatmates, said Jude Clark, who got involved with the charity after meeting someone who became a resident, through her work as a real estate agent. She laughs that it is like

the Westpac television advertisement, which features senior flatmates rubbing each other the wrong way. But the residents here are all smiles and enjoy a safe haven that is close to all the amenities at the north end of town, including Queen Elizabeth Park. Resident Gordon Bishop was in the park watching cricket on Saturday. “One thing we can say hand on heart is we have the best location in New Zealand for an Abbeyfield House,” Clark said. Williams said technically it was really a boarding house for seniors. Residents are independent, and they live their own lives. A fulltime housekeeper lives on site, but Abbeyfield House is not an aged care provider. The residents only sign tenancy agreements and make no capital payments. The executive, or the guardians, of Abbeyfield House are all volunteers, which helps to keep

costs down. Abbeyfield New Zealand is the operational charity and a separate property vehicle oversees the property assets. Plans for the redevelopment have been drawn up and a local builder is currently costing it. “Abbeyfield NZ will raise the majority of the funds and will get the mortgages and we have committed to doing local fundraising because it is the Wairarapa’s Abbeyfield House,” Williams said. The charity is in talks with a local person to buy the old vicarage and move it. The Abbeyfield Masterton team will apply for grants and approach possible donors, and volunteers will also be needed to help when work gets under way. “Once all the money has been raised then we will turn the soil,” Williams said.

Marathon to fundraise for Guide Dogs Continued from page 1 On the other hand, running is not something he particularly “enjoys”. “I don’t think I’m a natural runner . . . running is a bit harder.” With very limited vision, the only way Peter can run is with a cane and a guide runner who runs in front of him holding the other end of the cane. “The cane is quite long. “It gives enough space between us so that our legs never touch. “The advantage of running directly behind a guide is that they can give you warning of little hazards and stuff like that.” On Sunday, his daughter Annie will be his guide runner. “She hasn’t done a

marathon either before and has been overseas for the past four months – I hope she has been training.” “On the day, we can only hope for the best.”

Man’s best friend

Peter is partaking in the Auckland Marathon to raise funds for the Blind Foundation and Blind Foundation Guide Dogs. He was on the waiting list for about a year to receive his own guide dog, Harlow, a Golden LabradorRetriever cross. Unfortunately, even after the rigorous training, she is a bit too “spirited” for the job, sometimes leading Peter into people’s sections. “Sadly, Harlow isn’t going to stay with me because she hasn’t made the grade.

“We’ve done our absolute best but she has a few cheeky habits and will go out for adoption. “I’ll miss her dearly, which means I’ll end up waiting again. “It has been a tough decision and I’ve been thinking about it for months. “[Guide dogs] are with you for a long time and you have to be able to trust them.” Harlow is easily distracted – “One night she took me into someone’s section – that was interesting”. He said the greatest thing about having a guide dog is that “there is always an icebreaker”. But, other people still need to judge when the dog

is in the middle of working before they greet the dog. “You certainly don’t want to greet a guide dog when they are walking down the street with their person. “I’ve had people wanting to pat the dog when I’m halfway across a road – one of my most anxious moments.” Despite what people might think, guide dogs aren’t trained to know when to cross a road. “It’s up to the handler to make that judgement. “When I cross the road, it is all about listening.”

On reflection

Peter said his vision impairment was a challenge. “But everyone has their own challenges, whether it is socioeconomic or health

related, age, it just means some aspects of life you have to work harder, but you just have to make the most of it really. “I used to play competition badminton, but I could never work out why I could never get past the C grade. “And it’s because you just don’t actually realise how much you are missing with vision loss.” There are other challenges, like knocking over things – “when you are still using your vision as your first sense, you’ll knock things over all the time because you are still moving at a normal person’s speed”. Peter was asked whether he thought it would have been easier to have been

born blind so he never knew what he was missing out on. “Personally, I feel very fortunate to have seen what I have seen. “I’ve seen brilliant vistas and forms of nature. “To compare yourself to someone who has never had that, you just can’t. “I feel fortunate to have experienced the things that I have before my sight got to the stage it is at, and to have those memories and to know exactly how things are supposed to look like.” • A link to Peters Auckland Marathon donation page can be found here: aucklandmarathon2018. everydayhero.com/nz/ pete-s-red-puppy-appeal-marathon.

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Former Marist Brother in court A former Catholic brother and staff member of St Joseph’s College for Boys in Masterton has appeared in Napier District Court on four charges relating to alleged child sex offences in the 1970s. Kevin Healy, a former Marist brother known as Brother Gordon, has pleaded not guilty to three charges of assaulting two boys under the age of 16 in 1976, and one charge of indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl in 1977. Healy is 79, his defence lawyer Scott Jefferson said, and an application would be made to stay the prosecution on the basis of his age and poor health.

He has pleaded not guilty. Healy was employed at St Joseph’s school at the time of the offending but it is understood only the alleged offending against one of the victims related to activity connected to the school. It is alleged one of the 16-year-old boys was indecently assaulted at a St Joseph’s College camp. The other offences are alleged to have occurred at the victims’ homes. While Healy is understood to have been employed in some capacity by St Joseph’s, it is not clear if he was a teacher. There is no reference to his name, or ‘Brother

Gordon’, in the school’s 1977 year book. Jefferson said Healy’s next appearance would be on December 17 when pre-trial applications would be considered. This would include the defence’s application for the stay of prosecution for which a further date would be set for a hearing. If a stay is agreed by the judge, it would halt the prosecution process. No summary of facts is yet available. St Joseph’s College no longer exists in Masterton. The school was merged with St Bride’s College for Girls in 1978 to form the current Chanel College.

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home, a dementia care facility and a hospital. Percy said pockets of the orchard would be retained in sections on the 14-hectare parcel of land, to ensure the rich history of the area was retained. The current plan included 154 single-storey villas, ranging in size from 120m2 to 200m2, with two or three bedrooms each. There will be 64 one and two-room apartments, split into four blocks spread across the site. Percy was in talks with Arbour House about the possibility of its tenants occupying The Orchards Retirement Village, which is being developed in partnership with Tumu

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Uninspiring meals received on sickbed It is a sad day when a 62-year-old man wakes at 7am and gets excited about the prospects of a marmite sandwich and a cup of tea. But when you are laying in a hospital bed for nine days, it’s one of the more welcome events of the day. The words, hospital food, do not conjure up thoughts of Master Chef or Michelin Stars. Not even the words, delicious and nutritious, which are the claims made on the hospital caterers’ website that convinced me all would be well. But I wasn’t disappointed. Not because the food was good, but because I had very low expectations to begin with. I learned on day one not to order toast for breakfast. Warm toast with a lid put over it does not arrive at the bedside in good condition. Damp, limp and discouraging would describe it best. Of the three roast lunches I had, two came without gravy. Dry and uninspiring. We were allowed to pick three of the four vegetable options. Two of them were always mashed potato (powdered) and roast potato. On other days two of the

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Graeme Burnard choices were mashed potato (powdered again) or plain white rice. No ﬂavour, no nutrition, no thought, no skill! The only green vegetables I saw (apart from occasional small containers of lettuce and tomato) in nine days were frozen peas. Twice! My “large” sized meals ranged from a plateful, to two chicken drumsticks in the middle of a dinner plate. And the large pizza meal revealed a pizza the size of a pikelet (in fact it was 6cm across).

I would love to have had seen the small and medium meals. My diabetic menu included on a daily basis, jam, tinned fruit salad, jelly, ice cream and milo. Where is the dietician or the nutritionist or just someone in the kitchen saying, that’s not right? Cutlery? Don’t be silly. Once I got a full size stainless steel knife and a small plastic fork. Once I got two plastic knives with no fork and once I got a spoon so big,

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Carterton Food Bank processes Ahead of the 2018 Food Bank annual collection, Carterton Food Bank wants to give people advice on how to best access their services. The Carterton Food Bank is run by volunteers and is supported by local businesses, council, and residents. There is a yearly Food Bank evening collection this year on Wednesday November 14 which is helped by the ﬁre brigade, police, ambulance, Rotary, Lions, and lots of volunteers. The Carterton Food Bank would like to advise that there are processes people must follow if they are in need of a food parcel. • Speak clearly and slowly on the answer phone so volunteers can write down the details needed. • Let the Food Bank know the age of your children, so they can put appropriate items in for them. • Bring along identiﬁcation of your name and address • Let volunteers know

on the phone message if you have any special requirements such as diabetes, gluten free or food allergies. • If you are vegetarian or vegan they need to know as well. • You have a limit of three parcels before you need contact with a budget advisor to help you with your ﬁnances. There is one in Haumanu House where the Food Bank is situated who is available to help. The Carterton food Bank is aiming to help older people in the community by having a parcel with things that are easier to open and to cook. The Carterton Food Bank is open Monday to Friday; 06 379 4092 – all calls need to be made before 11am on the day and pick up is between 11.30-12.00 mid-day at Haumanu House between Carters and the Clock Tower on High St. They are closed on public holidays.

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Car club celebrates 50 years The Wairarapa branch of the Vintage Car Club celebrated its 50th birthday recently. KEVIN BALL took his camera along to the celebrations.

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Tim and Sue Johnston’s smoke-belching Model A Jalopy won hearts and votes in the People’s Choice category.

A history of the branch was launched at the function. Author Maureen Bull (right) is pictured with friend and assistant Frances Elwin.

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Day of the Dead is coming to town

Day of the Dead, a multiday festival celebrated annually in Mexico and around the world, is a commemoration of friends and family members who have died. The festival will make a debut in South Wairarapa from October 27 to November 4 with all sorts of things to see and do, from craft to parties, poetry, ﬁlm, and tasting traditional Mexican food. Host Silvia Mendoza moved to Featherston recently to live with her Kiwi partner. Her mother and aunt are visiting soon and are keen to participate in Silvia’s new life and her new community. The Day of the Dead Festival is a Mexican celebration of life and death which is celebrated on November 2. Celebrations include the creation of alters to remember the dead, cooking traditional Mexican dishes, and prayer and remembrance of friends and family who have died. Altogether there are ﬁve workshops: two cooking – savoury and

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A celebration of all things to do with cycling will take place in Martinborough this spring with a series of fun activities planned for people of all ages and stages of cycling. Wheels & Vines will be held this Saturday, October 27, the day before the popular Martinborough Charity Fun Ride, a long-

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sweet; Mexican poetry; traditional Paper craft; and Altar Building, where participants create an Altar which is exhibited for the duration of the week at escVelocity cafe in

Featherston. There are also free Mexican-themed ﬁlms on at escVelocity and also Mesita in Martinborough. • For information and registration in

workshops, contact Silvia on 0204 160 9064, email FeatherstonDayoftheDead@gmail.com, or go to Day of the Dead Festival Feathy on Facebook.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Wairarapa Midweek

Doctor retires after 30 years A long-serving Masterton GP, Dr Nick Crozier, has retired from general practice at Masterton Medical after 30 years of providing medical care for the community. Crozier has earned a reputation as one of the region’s most experienced GPs, renowned for his skill and knowledge in the areas of rest-home, palliative and dementia care. Crozier started working in Masterton as an anaesthetist at the Wairarapa hospital in 1988. Born in Ireland, he emigrated to New Zealand with his wife and children from Zimbabwe, where he had studied medicine and practiced as a GP for 10 years. However, when the country entered

a period of unrest following its independence in 1980, Dr Crozier decided it was time to secure a more settled upbringing for his family. Reflecting on his career, Crozier said, “I am grateful to NZ and the Wairarapa for giving me safe refuge after leaving Africa.” “It has been a privilege to serve the community for the past 30 plus years. “I hope to continue this service in my roles as a Primary Health Organisation and Wairarapa DHB board member.” Crozier will also remain involved with Masterton Medical’s aged residential care services and programmes. Masterton Medical general manager Robyn Wilson said while staff and patients are sorry to see Crozier depart as GP, the practice is delighted that it will

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Embrace: A lesson on gratefulness In the words of Joni Mitchell: “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone”. I had one of those moments where everything was put into perspective after meeting with Peter Jones, of Carterton, who is featured on this week’s front page. Peter Jones’ story is the first of many in the Midweek’s new series, Living With. This series aims to share the stories of people in Wairarapa living with challenges and conditions with the aim of bringing about awareness and understanding. Peter Jones found out at the age of 13 that he would progressively lose his sight. These days, he has very limited vision and requires a guide dog to assist him with tasks. As if this weren’t already enough of a challenge, Peter will also be participating in the

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Emily Ireland Auckland Marathon, a whopping 42km run. I can’t imagine running 5km, let alone 42km blind. What struck me most about my talk with Peter was when I asked him a very specific question I’ve always thought about. People always say it is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all. I wanted to know if those sentiments were the same when it came to sight. “I feel very fortunate to have seen what I have seen,” Peter said. “I’ve seen brilliant vistas and forms of nature. “To compare yourself to someone who has never had that, you just can’t.” There are so many things we can take for granted: our sight, our health, our

hearing, sense of smell, our mobility even. It’s a shame that sometimes we have to lose a part of ourselves to acknowledge just how amazing that part is. I can tell you now that on my way home from work after speaking with Peter, the colours of the sunset I witnessed really overwhelmed me. In that moment, I felt so bloody lucky to have sight – albeit I’m incredibly shortsighted – but that doesn’t detract from the majesty of a Wairarapa sunset. Let’s not wait for loss to embrace and celebrate what we have right now. You may not have much, but you do have life, and while you’ve got that, you’ve got at least one thing to celebrate.

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Holly Hullena Brent Gare – duck run! Daryl Gawn Is that a duck or a mushroom? Patricia Pye Trump’s gone qwackers. Adele Pentony-Graham Can I prick it to see if he will burst! Graeme Burnard Fake duck. Cherie Taylor Trumping duck. Alison Mannell Do my hands look smaller than usual? Erin Swanson Donald Duck.

Karen Roberts Less tax, clean rivers, more teachers. Nick Simon That everyone else would forget basic maths, then I would use my other 59 wishes. Adele Pentony-Graham Only three, need more than that. Happiness no.1 . . . no more War, waste of lives . . . live and let live. Jean Cretney Peace everywhere, rivers cleaned, and that everyone can live comfortably. Bernadine An Christopher 1. World peace 2. No poverty 3. Endless wishes.

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KITTYCAT REHOMING

Planethead “How I paint is more important than what I paint,” says the artist Rob McLeod who grew up in Glasgow, attended the Glasgow School of Art, came to New Zealand in his 20s, has exhibited widely throughout NZ, and has taught art and art history for over 30 years. McLeod’s paintings are represented in most major New Zealand collections, and now in the Wairarapa too; the artist has recently gifted four works from his ‘Planethead’ series to Aratoi. What an invention of

work from the Aratoi Wairarapa Museum of Art and History collection, the only public collection of art in Wairarapa.

fingers, eyes, shape, form, colour and more – it has the energy of a boisterous party. • This weekly ‘Keepers’ column features a

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Birds and mammals Conservation ecologist Nyree Fea will visit Wairarapa next week to discuss threats facing New Zealand birds. After researching and managing introduced mammals for 20 years, Dr Fea branched out into a study of birds. ‘I wanted to understand how our forest birds respond when we control the introduced mammals in their environment’, she says. Dr Fea monitored piwakawaka (fantails) in reserves around Wellington to see how many nests failed to predation by ship rats. Casting her net wider, she also studied the population dynamics between birds and rats throughout central New Zealand. A third aspect of her research reviewed the effects of mammal control on native bird populations throughout the country. ‘I found that larger native birds like kaka, kakariki, kereru and tui respond well to control of rats, possums and stoats. “On the other hand, smaller species such as fantail, grey warbler and silvereye, often decline in numbers when we control mammals.

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“These species may be more tolerant of mammal predation and their declines are possibly caused by competition from the increased number of larger birds”, she says. Dr Fea says, “people working to conserve our birds need to understand

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which bird species in their areas are most vulnerable and which are most resilient”. “Then they can target their mammal control programmes more effectively.’ She says this it will be especially important to understand the implications of managing introduced mammals as we eradicate them on a larger scale, as in the Predator Free New Zealand programme. • Dr Fea will present her talk, ‘Birds and mammals’, to a meeting of Science Wairarapa at 7.30pm on Thursday, November 1 at the Education Centre, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. • All are welcome; entry is $4.

Moko is an adorable two-and-a-half-year-old male cat who is looking for his furever home. He has been in foster care for more than two years. For some reason black cats often get overlooked by potential adopters. Moko has a real Zen presence and a very serene demeanour. He’s not a demanding kitty – he loves pats and will sidle up to you and just wait for a pat. He loves the outdoor life and exploring the garden. Moko is a real lovable boy and would suit a quiet home with no other cats. Potential owners must have patience and be prepared to let Moko adjust to new circumstances at his own pace. He would need to be kept indoors for four weeks before being let out into the great outdoors. Moko is desexed, fully vaccinated, microchipped, FIV negative and up-to-date with flea/worm treatments. His adoption fee is $90. If you are interested in Moko contact Lee at KittyCat Rehoming on 021 0843 8935 or email kittycatrehoming@gmail.com • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust no.CC54963 that works across the Wairarapa to find loving homes for stray and abandoned cats and assists owners in difficult circumstances to rehome their cats. • Visit their Facebook page KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa.

A home for a pet

Fern and Ponga were found frolicking in the flowers at a local community greenspace by MDC Animal Services and they are now hanging out with our team. These puppies are cute as a button. The male Ponga (with the white face) is a bit bigger than his sister Fern, we believe they are about 3-4 months old and will be about medium-sized when fully grown. They have been vet-checked, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped, they will also be desexed before they are rehomed. A rehoming fee will be charged for these puppies to cover costs which will include registration for the balance of this year, a member of our team will also conduct a property check to ensure it is puppy proof. If you are interested in offering a forever home to Fern or Ponga please give us a call on 06 370 6300. For more information please call Animal Services a call on 06 370 6300.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Where did Venus go? Sky Watch

Nick Sault Venus has been a beacon in our evening western sky for months now, and suddenly it is gone. How can that be? How can it hang there for so long, then suddenly head off somewhere? The answer is that the ‘evening star’ is heading off to be a ‘morning star’. For much of history, that is what the apparitions of Venus were called, and people did not know that the evening star was the same object as the morning star. Venus’s abrupt change from evening to morning is not difficult to picture when you appreciate that its orbit is inside ours. It also whips round the sun much faster than us. It gets around in little over seven of our months. That means it comes around on our inside track, catches us up, at which point it appears one side of the sun (evening), then dashes ahead of us, crossing in front of the sun, and appears on the other side (morning). When we see Venus shining brightly in the

evening, it is still in that position in the morning but trailing behind the rising sun so that we can’t see it in daylight. After it has done the overtake of us and crosses in front of the sun, it then rises before the sun and, voila, the morning star. Why does Venus on our inside track and Mars on our outside sometimes look like they are not moving, that is, they seem in the same position night after night? It is because there are points at which on the curve of their orbit they are temporarily travelling either straight towards us or directly away from us. In the picture you can see Earth on the curve is heading almost directly away from Mars, so Mars will be very stable in the sky for a time. Venus, going faster than us, has just overtaken us and moved into our morning side of the sun. As it moves further ahead, it will then get into a position where it is heading away from us. At this point it also

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that stage it is in a regular gallop, changing position in the night sky noticeably from night to night. Anyway, if you want to see Venus now, you gotta get up early. It is a morning star

right well into May. Mars, however, still graces our evening skies, almost overhead mid-evening, but its evening reign comes to an end before February. Up next: No moon, so let’s do Andromeda M31.

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Remaining confident with Living with Parkinsons

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or Martinborough’s Barbara Arnold, staying confident has been the hardest challenge she has faced while living with Parkinson’s. With the support of family, friends, and Parkinson’s Wairarapa, she has learned to keep a positive attitude. “I wake up in the morning and it’s another good day,” she said. “I’m beginning to learn more and more how to live for the day.” According to Parkinson’s New Zealand, Parkinson’s is a progressive neurodegenerative condition caused by insufficient quantities of dopamine — a chemical in the brain. Dopamine enables

quick, well-coordinated movement, and when dopamine levels fall, movements become slow and awkward. It cannot be cured, but it can be treated. Barbara is one of more than 100 people affiliated with Parkinson’s Wairarapa, but nationwide, about one in 500 people have the condition. Barbara, a fiction author of 35 years, moved to Martinborough from Christchurch three years ago. She was formerly a teacher at an international language school and also taught creative writing at the University of Canterbury. Before her diagnosis about eight years ago, Barbara described herself as “quite active and motivated”, with a good social life. “Honestly, the symptoms started many years ago.” These early symptoms included a sleep disorder, loss of her sense of smell,

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and smaller, slower body movements. “One of my daughtersin-law – she is in the medical profession – she noticed things about me that I didn’t notice about myself. “She noticed that I was getting slower and told

me to go to my doctor. “A few other people noticed I was getting slower — when other people notice something about you that you don’t know it’s quite distressing.” After being diagnosed, Barbara said she just

thought “oh no, I’m one of the ones that have got it”. “I remember crying when I told somebody, so it must have affected me, but I can’t remember being absolutely flattened at that time.” Life with Parkinson’s is full of ups and downs, she said. “Everything is dependent on your medication: when you take it, how much you take, what you take. “They try to make your medication stretch over at least a three-hour period before you take some more, and you have to try to keep yourself even, so it doesn’t drop. “When it’s going well, they talk about you being ‘on’. “When things are going downhill, they talk about you being ‘off’. “When you are ‘on’, you can do most things that other people can do. “But when you are ‘off’ you are slow, unmotivated, you might not feel well. “But then that time period is over, and you take some more medication and then up

Living With is a Wairarapa Midweek series exploring the many conditions and challenges Wairarapa people are facing each day in an effort to bring about awareness and understanding.

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Parkinson’s you come again.” For Barbara, Parkinson’s biggest effect on her was that her confidence dropped. “I don’t think Parkinson’s has affected me as much physically as it has as far as my confidence is concerned. “[Parkinson’s] makes you feel different. “When I first had Parkinson’s diagnosed, I didn’t want to tell anyone. “I thought, if they didn’t know, it would be better.” The second greatest challenge was continuing to write. “I had written two novels and I was on the third – it was to be a trilogy. “It was in the middle of writing that third book when this was all diagnosed. “I wondered whether I would be able to write – that concerned me. “But I have been able to write — it’s difficult to know what is Parkinson’s and what is old age.” All in all, “life is good” for Barbara. “I’ve learned to keep a really positive attitude . . . I’m not going to be

defined by Parkinson’s.” She said the biggest misconception about Parkinson’s was the belief that “all people with Parkinson’s have a tremor”. “I have jumpy legs and can’t keep still sometimes but for me, I don’t find it as bad as I think I would find a tremor. “But in years to come, I might have a tremor. “People don’t realise Parkinson’s comes in dozens of packages.”

About Parkinson’s Wairarapa

The Parkinson’s Wairarapa community is very active, working on fundraising and providing services and support. They have a small but enthusiastic action group operating out of the office at the Wairarapa Community Centre in Masterton. The community educator, Jane Flowerday is a registered nurse, and is the only employed staff member, working 21 hours a week visiting people with Parkinson’s in their homes, and providing advice and support.

They cover from Mount Bruce in the north to Featherston in the south. In the past six years, referrals have increased from an average of one or two a month to sometimes one or two a week. Many of their newly diagnosed are still in the workforce with the average age of diagnosis being 59 years old. Parkinson’s Wairarapa does not receive government funding and therefore relies on grants and funds raised during Parkinson’s Awareness week to provide services.

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Block Party fun for all The sun shone bright on Saturday for Masterton’s Queen St Block Party with something for everyone from the very young to the more experienced.

Orion Slater and Keanu, 5, work on their mask at Aratoi. PHOTO/STEVE RENDLE

Members of the ConArt committee oncentrate on their tag-painting projects, in which multiple artists work on each painting. PHOTO/STEVE RENDLE

Walk in my shoes Parkinson’s Awareness Week runs from November 1-7. This year’s Awareness Week asks people to try to imagine and comprehend the daily struggles of someone living with Parkinson’s and attempt to “walk in my shoes”. Parkinson’s New Zealand are distributing labelled shoelaces as part of the campaign.

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Simplicity and practicality 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. Ask for help from those who have done what you want or need to do

I went on an awesome tour at the National Museum of Singapore during my recent holiday. The tour covered the history of Singapore from the arrival of the ﬁrst European settlers and traders to the present day. In the later part of the tour, the guide talked about the time in which Singapore separated from Malaysia, a period in which for the ﬁrst time Singapore would be selfreliant for its defence, meaning that the new country was potentially very vulnerable at a time in which South East Asia was unstable. Rather than looking to traditional allies and the former colonial power, the government of Singapore looked to a country that they had very few ties with and little in common in

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Tim Nelson terms of both environment and culture, this being Israel. However, the key thing that both countries did have in common was the fact that they were both relatively small, new, and were in unstable areas of the globe (this was much more the case with Israel). Singapore chose to get the support and advice they needed from the country that was best able and willing to provide it, doing something unexpected but smart and practical, leading to the prosperous and stable Singapore of today.

Simplicity and practicality

Coco Chanel is one of the

great designers of the 20th century. Many of her designs are still sought after as a style today, with one example being the little black dress. A key to Coco Chanel’s success was the way in which she looked at the needs of the user, making what she saw to be a priority, especially in terms of simplicity and practicality, as opposed to design without considering the person who would be wearing the clothes. This enabled her to incorporate things that a male at the time may not have considered, such as the pocket on the skirt for the stylish businesswoman to keep her cigarette case.

Fashion designer Coco Chanel. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

For something to happen you need to do something

Contrary to what many people expect with inspiration, this being a bolt from the blue that suddenly hits you with a brilliant idea or scheme, Pablo Picasso had quite a diﬀerent view and creativity, summed up in this quote, ‘To know what you’re going to draw, you

have to begin drawing’. The simple message here is that you need to apply yourself and get started, even in times in which you’re not feeling inspired. The inspiration is more likely to come if you’re actually doing the activity. If you’re a writer, write; if you’re an artist, draw; if you’re a designer, design; if you’re a photographer, take photos.

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Three things that will help you to raise happy and successful children

are left to chance, then there is a much bigger chance that things will go wrong, whereas if things are planned and coordinated there is a clear direction to move towards that is a lot more likely to see members of the organisation reaching their potential. In the case of Michaela School, this will be the students and teachers.

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Recently I had dinner with my brother in law. He and his wife bought me a gift for my 40th birthday, a beautiful leather satchel. For the dinner we were in Singapore celebrating my 50th birthday; 10 years later I still have that satchel and I use it almost every day for work – it is timelessly stylish and high quality. This demonstrates to me that buying quality is a good thing, as, although the initial outlay is more, the item won’t need to be replaced as often. Additionally, things that last are far better for the world around us as there is less pressure on the environment to supply the resources needed to create more and more new products.

It doesn’t happen by accident

Reading the book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Teacher, the chapter titled The Devil is in the Detail discusses all of the processes that are in place to ensure that Michaela School operates in the way that it does to create an environment in which children are happy and thriving with their learning; nothing is left to chance. Essentially the realisation is that if things

Recently I was at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. This is one of the nation’s premier tourist attractions; it is beautiful and stunning. Walking around the site I couldn’t help but notice how happy everyone was enjoying the experience of being there. This shows how being in beautiful places makes people happy. It doesn’t have to be Singapore though, it can be anywhere, including the town you live in. If you don’t consider the place you live in to be beautiful, do something about it, starting with your own environment or where you live. You could even start smaller than that by making your workplace a nicer work environment, encouraging others to do the same, essentially spreading the practice. It wasn’t all that long ago that Singapore was a wasted swamp land; however, because of the commitment of some it has become a truly beautiful country and, according to the Blue Zones for Happiness, one of the happiest countries in the world to live in.

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Eftpos Now A new name and phone number are the only changes customers of Total Business Solutions will experience following its purchase by Eftpos Now. Total Business Solutions founder Chris Walczak will continue to manage the business in the Wairarapa and provide all the same services as before. Chris was keen to stay on, and Eftpos Now was just as keen to keep him. In fact, Chris’ presence was one of the reasons Eftpos Now decided to buy the business, says Eftpos Now General Manager Therese Hart. “Chris has built up a great business and the fact that he wanted to remain with us was important. “We bought the business because it lines up with what Eftpos Now is about. Our point of difference is that we offer a more personal touch than bigger companies, and a higher level of service.” Wairarapa born and bred, Chris has specialised in eftpos and point-of-sale systems since he left school 26 years ago, starting Total Business Solutions in 2003.

“One of the reasons I decided to sell it was because Eftpos Now has a face-to-face philosophy that is very similar to mine.

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The University of British Columbia recently completed research on what can be done to raise happy and successful children. As is the case with many things in life, the findings of the research is quite simple, but, as I have acknowledged many times in these posts, simple doesn’t mean easy. The three steps are: 1. Limit screen time for free time to a maximum of two hours a day. 2. Children should take part in physical fitness type activities for 60 minutes a day. This could include, for example, the likes of team sports, bike

riding, dancing, martial arts, gymnastics. 3. Children should sleep for between nine and 11 hours a day. To start with these steps could be difficult, especially if children are used to unlimited access to screens as a means of placating them. However, the long term benefits will make the three steps worth the initial difficulties.

“I love interacting with my customers and when people ring, they will still get me.” Eftpos Now is a New Zealand-owned

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Chris has built up a great business and the fact that he wanted to remain with us was important.

“If you are a busy cafe and your pointof-sale machine stops working, then you need to fix it as soon as possible,” points out Therese. “If you call other companies you are likely to have wait overnight for the courier to bring another machine from outside the Wairarapa. “Chris will be there that day, and knowing Chris, quite often within a few minutes.” The only additional change to the business is that along with eftpos, pointof-sale, and Brother photocopier and printer services, it will now be able to offer CCTV installation and maintenance.

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Rio master class inspires Michelle’s Hair stylists “A once in a lifetime experience” is how Michelle Pike describes her recent trip to Rio de Janeiro to study under one of Brazil’s top colourists.

“We learned a lot of techniques to create beautiful, sensual, luscious easy-tomanage styles for long and short hair, and for men as well.”

Michelle and fellow senior hair stylist Kirsty Campbell were taking part in an International Master Course run every two years by Keune in di˜erent parts of the world.

One day would be spent exploring the scenery, food and culture of Brazil’s most famous city, followed by a day in the salon learning new styling and colour techniques.

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“We learned how to look at things like ˛owers and the sea, and bring the colours and shapes we saw back to the salon,” says Michelle.

To be accepted for Rio last month, Michelle and Kirsty ÿrst had to attend 11 Keune academy master classes in styling and colour in 2017 to qualify for the Rio international training which only seven New Zealand stylists were accepted for. “Keune is a company that believes in educating the stylists who use their products so that they get optimum results for the client,” says Michelle. The tutors at the International Master Course were Tiago Aprigio, Master Ambassador for Keune Brazil, Fabio Arnhold, Creative Master Stylist for Keune, and Elton Nunes, Creative Master Stylist for Pivot Point and Keune. “You just don’t normally get to learn from stylists of their calibre. We learned completely new techniques,” says Michelle. Michelle and Kirsty ÿnd that with over 20 years of hairstyling it’s easy to stay in the “safe zone”. “This experience reminded us that we can safely think outside the box and there are no limits in this industry.

On the ÿnal day, Michelle and Kirsty were asked to create a style inspired by the scenery of Brazil. A hair stylist for 24 years and owner of Michelle’s Hair Studio for the past 18, Michelle has always enjoyed the creative side of her profession and competed in many competitions over the years. She believes that continual education and upskilling her stylists is extremely important in this forever changing industry and it is crucial to keep up with the latest trends. Not surprisingly, Michelle and Kirsty have been ÿzzing since coming back from Rio, and have been sharing their knowledge with the other members of the salon senior stylist Brooke Butler, third year apprentice Kataraina Orme, and second year apprentice Hannah Gear. “The skills we learned in Rio are very practical and adaptable to suit our clients’ needs, and we are really looking forward to applying them in the salon.”

Christmas community events help It’s that time of the year when the coordinators of our Christmas parades and community dinners start preparing for these events and look for volunteers to help out at these wonderful events. Community dinners are served on Christmas day in most of our communities for people from all walks of life who enjoy the celebration as a community. These dinners are provided free of charge though a koha is always appreciated towards the cost of the following year’s community dinner. The food is donated from businesses, supermarkets, farmers, and residents. The preparation and serving are done by teams of volunteers. Christmas parades take place in each Wairarapa community over the weekends leading to Christmas Day. Large crowds form on the main roads and the young and old eagerly wait to watch the ﬂoats that businesses, community groups and schools have decorated to entertain us. Christmas is a time to

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Carterton Community Christmas Dinner Volunteers are needed at the Community Christmas Dinner from either 10am to 1pm or 12 noon to 3pm on Christmas Day. Skills Required: Enjoy working as part of a team serving the community doing various tasks. Christmas on Queen Volunteers – Saturday December 1 Volunteers are needed to support the event organisers such as assisting with children’s games, monitoring recycling bins, marshalling at road closures, or wearing a character costume. Skills Required: Enjoy helping the public (two hour sessions are required) • Interested in ﬁnding out more: Contact Jill Greathead on 0274 884 376 or email admin@ waivc.org.nz

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Your Settlement

Ngāti Kahungunu ki Wairarapa Tāmaki Nui-a-Rua whānau.

Vote yes to save our lake. Our settlement package includes the return of the bed of Lake Wairarapa to our iwi. It acknowledges that we are the kaitiaki of the moana, and the rightful owners. Other iwi that have achieved clean-up redress for lakes and rivers, have done so following their individual iwi settlements, not as part of them. We intend to negotiate for a funding regime following our settlement as well. As part of our settlement package, the Wairarapa Moana Statutory Board is being established. The board comprises four members of our Trust and will allow us to have a say on what happens to the lake and how it is managed and sustained moving forward. The Board also has Government agencies on it, who will have budgets to contribute towards clean-up and work on Lake Wairarapa. The settlement package we have negotiated, fulfils all recommendations put forward by the Waitangi Tribunal in relation to Wairarapa Moana.

Voting no only benefits a small number of people. The kōrero from Wairarapa Moana Incorporated Management Committee encouraging you to vote no is based on half-truths, and misinformation. The incorporation is in debt and has made some poor choices based on potential benefits for a few in the past. They are now putting our entire settlement at risk. If we vote no, we may have to wait years or even decades before we get the chance to settle again, not just weeks or months.

We strongly believe we have the best settlement we can. Let’s see our settlement progress in our lifetime, for this generation. We have waited long enough.

This is our time to move forward, together and united whānau.

We need your vote! It’s your right to decide. To vote go to www.kkwtnr.org.nz or call the Trust office on 0800 559 867 for more information.

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Wairarapa Midweek

Golden Nurse shortage impacting rest homes The New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) is raising the alarm bells as the number of rest homes losing nurses to DHBs increases by the month. In August NZACA Chief Executive Simon Wallace put out a press release pointing out that while Aged Residential Care (ARC) facilities have struggled in recent years to recruit and retain nurses, this has now reached record levels with around 500 out of nearly 5000 registered nurses lost. Simon can only see the situation getting worse, with nurses employed by DHBs getting a pay increases of 12.5 percent or more up to August next year, and

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DHBs looking to employ another 500 nurses. The problem for rest homes is that they can’t compete. The amount they can pay their nurses is determined by the Age-Related Residential Care Services Agreement which is negotiated with the government every year and saw a two percent increase in July. Some of the larger retirement villages subsidise their rest homes and can pay their nurses more which is great, but for smaller ones, especially notfor-profits and trusts, this is impossible, Simon says. While he hasn’t heard from Wairarapa rest homes experiencing a shortage, he points out that it does have a lot of smaller operators. There are two solutions, he says. The longer term one is to increase the wages of nurses so that they are on a parity with DHBs. “There is no reason why they shouldn’t be, as their jobs are very similar.” The Association has had a couple of meetings with DHBs and the government, but

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progress has been really slow, Simon says.

Nurses are doing double shifts, retired nurses are coming back nurses on into the workforce, the Long Term Skill and some clinical Shortage managers are doing their list again so job during the day and rest homes then a night shift. don’t have to

”

The short term solution is to hire nurses from overseas.

Unfortunately, immigration policy changes in 2016 shifted registered nurses (aged care) from the Long-Term Shortage Skills List to the Immediate Skills Shortage List. This means it is a drawn out process. “What we need to do is get

go through the labour market tests to prove they can’t find New Zealanders to fill the role. And if they stay with the same employer for two years they have a pathway to residency.” The Association made an initial submission to the government in August and has now prepared a more comprehensive one with

evidence “but the process is extremely slow.” Simon is getting calls every day from Association members saying they have lost a nurse. In the meantime, rest homes are managing as best they can to fill the gap. “Nurses are doing double shifts, retired nurses are coming back into the workforce, and some clinical managers are doing their job during the day and then a night shift. One facility in an urban area has had to close its hospital wing and relocate the residents.”

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Two caring communities in Masterton

Kandahar Home 8 Roberts Road Phone: 06 370 0447 Kandahar Home offers rest home, hospital, respite, health recovery care and a day programme.

Enliven creates elder-centred communities that recognise the individual and support people in a way that's right for them.

Kandahar Court 2 Colombo Road Phone: 06 370 0449 Kandahar Court offers specialist secure dementia care including respite and a day programme.

www.enlivencentral.org.nz

Great coffee • Great food

OPEN 7 DAYS 8am - 4pm Mitre 10 MEGA, 159-167 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton Phone (06) 370 6928

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

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Men’s Sheds a life saver for retired males According to urban myth, blokes like to retreat into solitary “man caves”. But new research on the growing popularity of men’s sheds reveals older men relish the chance to collaborate over projects and socialise – and by doing so their health is benefitting.

write a report in collaboration with members of Henley Men’s Shed in Masterton which mirrors Dr Anstiss’s research.

Dr David Anstiss recently graduated with a PhD in psychology from Massey University. Dr Anstiss spent several months in the company of ‘sheddies’– retirees of the Men’s Shed North Shore.

Today, with 141 members, it is one of the largest in New Zealand out of 126 men’s sheds around the country. Shed Coordinator John Bush estimates that around 85 percent of its members are over 65 years-old.

His research highlights the value of the Men’s Shed movement in helping participants to stay physically and mentally well through supporting each other at a time when they often struggle to find purpose and meaning after adult lives centred on being the family breadwinner.

He says that while there is a diversity of activities carried out at the men’s shed at Henley Lake in Masterton, the key reason for its existence is “mateship. Blokes working shoulder to shoulder with other blokes.”

In 2010, Wairarapa REAP commissioned Mike Styles to

Opened in June 2009, Henley Men’s Shed was only the eighth men’s shed established in New Zealand.

If not for the men’s shed, a lot of its older members would be suffering from “under foot syndrome” at home, John says.

Masterton RSA President Trevor Thompson and Henley Mens Shed co-ordinater John Bush (front), with mens shed members responsible for making the mini Anzac crosses. Back row: Murray Campbell (left), Ivor Reid, Paul Watson, and David Stuart. Middle row: Wayne Harrison (left), Terry Schiscka, and Rodger Wood. “They would be bored, isolated and depressed. Some have said to me that they would be dead now, if it wasn’t for the men’s shed.” Mike Styles’ report echoes these sentiments and includes a lot of interesting findings. He said that while the initial attraction may be access to tools, “it is clear that the main value to the members is the friendship and company”. Unlike the Australia men’s shed movement which focuses on younger men and ex-servicemen,

the main users of New Zealand men’s sheds are retired. John Bush points out that there is a lot of cultural and age cross over at Henley Lake.

workshops where the facilitator was impressed with the length of time that the men stayed and their willingness to open up.

“There is a lot of trading of skills, knowledge and experience, meeting different types of people, and a lot of mentoring of young people.”

In the REAP report, Mike Styles notes that “while there are a considerable number of places for men to socialise, there are no other facilities for men who are not primarily interested in sports and drinking.”

He believes an all-male environment encourages men to communicate with each other more.

You can find the full report at henleymenzshed.kiwi.nz/pdf/MSresearch-Final-pub.pdf

A good illustration of this is the success of men’s health

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• Would you like more company? • Do you know an older person who

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At Roseneath Lifecare, we pride ourselves on providing a warm, inviting home away from home environment for all of our residents. We offer a broad range of specialised care from rest home, hospital, dementia, short term/long care, Day Care, Palliative Care and Health Recovery.

Contact our friendly team today 227 High Street South, Carterton Phone 06 379 4018 • Fax 06 379 4024 admin.roseneath@hll.org.nz

To join Age Concern or for any further information please contact us on 06 377 0066 or email manager@acww.nz

Wairarapa Masonic Village THE ART OF LIVING WELL

OUR HOME IS YOUR HOME Where you’re treated as one of the family We offer the creature comforts of home Very close to town Facility Van Warm, comfortable and secure Dedicated trained staff Lyndale offers Stage 2 & 3 Independent Studio Units Day Care and Respite

Lyndale Villa / Manor, 52 & 95 Cole Street, Masterton Enquiries to Mary Leighton • Ph 06 378 7509 Email: mary@lyndalecare.co.nz

• Sharing our unique retirement Lifestyle • Affordable, quality home in spacious grounds

• The town bus comes through the Village Monday-Friday three times a day • Variety of Units priced from $160,000

• Enjoy privacy and Independence in a supportive setting • Wide range of activities

Irene Bull, Village Manager, 35 Edith Street, Masterton. Ph:- 06 378 7391 | Email:- irene.bull@masonicvillages.co.nz

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Wairarapa Midweek

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International Day marked with high tea and music 1st October was “International Day of Older Persons” and Carter Court Rest Home celebrated with their residents with a high tea. Mini delectable delights were put together by the recreation team and kitchen staff for afternoon tea, accompanied by beautiful music on the piano from Andre, one of the regular visiting musicians to the rest home. One of our residents, Beryl, thought “it was lovely to get together in a different way, which is quite important.” Dorothy said “it was wonderful, the food and entertainment was very nice” and Elizabeth thought the afternoon was “marvellous”. It was a very pleasant afternoon enjoyed by all and a great way to celebrate this special day. “At Carter Court we believe it is a privilege to work and care for our older persons and to share

this day of celebration,” says Manager Rae Andrews. Carter Court is a communityowned not-for-profit charitable organisation. One of the services provided to older persons in the community is day activity two days a week. These people are collected from their homes by the recreation At Carter Court we team, join believe it is a privilege in with the recreational to work and care for our activities older persons and to and festivities share this day of the rest of celebration home, and enjoy a midday meal in the dining room with permanent residents. Bookings for respite are also welcome and can be made by arrangement.

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CARTERTON Carterton Events Centre, Friday 2nd November, 11am

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Group discounts available from 5+

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Enquiries Welcome

95-97 Pembroke Street, Carterton • Phone (06) 379 8075

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Feels like home

At Cornwall Rest home we provide a warm, friendly, intimate, family atmosphere where we can focus on the individual needs of each of our residents. This focus and dedication is reflected by the home, surroundings and staff. Contact us today to find out more.

Cornwall Rest Home Contact

Reece Rhind or Sharron Riley. 3 Cornwall Street Masterton

• We provide a high standard of care • Safe friendly environment • Full time permanent care • Respite care • Day respite

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30 Wairarapa Midweek Lifestyle Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Automotive clean sweep Cal Roberts The class of ’18 belongs to those getting their hands dirty under the hood, as all three top awards at UCOL’s Academy Awards evening went to automotive students. Secondary school students from across disciplines of health, vet nursing, hospitality, automotive and hair, beauty and retail came together at Carterton’s Events Centre last week to celebrate the end to a year of hands on learning. The U-Skills academy programmes give students the option of learning at UCOL or approved sites one day a week, with a focus on giving them industry-relevant skills while contributing towards their NCEA requirements. UCOL’s schools partnerships coordinator, Hayden Robinson, said this year’s students were of a high-calibre. “For a lot of them it’s the ﬁrst real thing they’ve done outside of school, it’s quite major and that’s why we like to celebrate it.” More than 70 people attended to see students receive their certiﬁcates. Though nominations came from all schools of trade, the top awards for Most Improved, Dedicated, and Outstanding Student

UCOL’s Automotive class of ’18 winners, from left, Lachlan Denholm, Darren Gysbertsen and Luke Bertram with UCOL transition coordinator Nat Jones, and automotive tutors Brent Kennard and Shane Taplin. PHOTO/CAL ROBERTS

went to automotive’s Lachlan Denholm, Darren Gysbertsen and Luke Bertram respectively. One of two automotive tutors, Shane Taplin, was guest speaker at the awards and said the choice for outstanding student was a tough one, but ultimately the decision was put to the students. The same traits that made Bertram outstanding

were found in his classmate Gysbertsen too, he said. “They’re always early, always ready to do work, focused, always asking.” Both students attend Ponatahi Christian School in Carterton. Gysbertsen, 15, valued his time outside the classroom and said he learns best while on the job. Denholm, 17, of Makoura College said when he

turned up on the ﬁrst day, he knew next to nothing about motors. “I’ll be doing a level three course next year with Shane, so we’ll see where that takes me.” Taplin said of 11 Automotive students this year, nine were coming back to further their studies at UCOL. Now they were at a level that was consistent and

knew their way around automotives, he was excited to start specialised learning with each student. “Whether it becomes motorbike or heavy, whatever, I’ll be working in those areas especially for them, making sure it has that swing on it,” Taplin said. “Knowing their skills, now I know how far I can push them.”

ENTRIES NOW OPEN FOR FLOATS

Masterton

Christmas

Parade SATURDAY 1ST DEC

12.30 pm Start

Start thinking about how you can promote your organisation, school or community group

Floats start from Worksop Road and finish at Farriers car park on Queen Street. Assemble 11.45am Worksop Road behind Countdown. Commercial vehicles can enter however character vehicles are encouraged. NO LARGE TRUCKS THIS YEAR.

To enter your float contact Julia Capper – NZME. M 022 0696 335 E julia.capper@nzme.co.nz

PETIDOL PHOTO COMPETITION

PUBLISH YOUR PET’S PHOTO FOR ONLY $5 and be in to WIN a $300 Prize pack. Each entry fee of $5 will be donated to PAWS Wairarapa. Simply email us a photo of your pet with your pet’s name, your name, address and contact phone number and we will contact you for payment. Email to: sandy.mitchell@age.co.nz. Entries close Friday 26th October 2018. All pet photos will be published in Wairarapa Midweek on Wednesday 7th November 2018. Vote via our Wairarapa Midweek Facebook page ‘Pet Idol’ post or the published voting form in Wairarapa Midweek. Employees of the Wairarapa Times-Age are ineligible to enter.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Featherston FULL OF FLAVOUR

Getting Loco in Featherston Spring is here and much is afoot in Featherston. Labour weekend has ended the drought of public holidays and the warmer weather is bringing people out to enjoy our town’s outdoor amenities such as the town ‘squircle’ the museums and the mini-Fell engines. November is going to be huge. The long-awaited Paul Dibble sculpture, marking Featherston’s contribution, via the military training camp, to New Zealand’s Great War effort will be moved into place this week. It will then be officially unveiled, and gifted by the Trustees to the Town and the Nation on the 10th of November. The weekend marks the centenary of the armistice which ended WW1 and will be marked by a number of events hosted by SWDC, the Sculpture Trust, the RSA and Booktown. Keep an eye out for public notices and social media announcements. We, here at Loco Coffee and Books, are proud to have played some part in bringing this world-class artwork to Featherston and we look forward to ongoing involvement as the project doesn’t just end there. Longer term, we would like to see this significant part of New Zealand’s history celebrated through education, community involvement and visitor enrichment. Again, watch this space. Also brewing (like the coffee), is the programme for next year’s Booktown event – second weekend in May. Already, the Booktown Board have created the bulk of a programme that will delight, entertain and educate visitors. In our recent travels, the mention of “Featherston” in bookshops we visited drew envious looks from our southern literary friends. We aim to keep that going.

South Wairarapa Auto Services returns to Featherston GROUP OF ARMED FORCES MOTORCYCLE CLUB ENJOYING A COFFEE, Loco Coffee & Books

FOR ALL YOUR WOF, TYRES & SERVICING REQUIREMENTS, South Wairarapa Autos

COME CELEBRATE NZ BOOKSHOP DAY IN BOOKTOWN, For the Love of Books

In a return to its roots, South Wairarapa Auto Services has relocated to where it was founded by owner John Abbot. John started the business in 1988 in Featherston, hence the name, before moving to Carterton. Now John has brought the business and all its services, plus all its staff, to 91 Fitzherbert Street, next door to For The Love of Books and across the road from The Cenotaph. John says it is a good time to be back in Featherston as it goes through a development surge, and a good number of his customers live in the town.

FOR ALL YOUR CHEESE & CONDIMENT REQUIREMENTS Cest Cheese The new address was formerly a Caltex service station and so came ready made with full workshop facilities. All that was needed was a coat of paint before the garage re-opened two months ago. The business has all the latest technology for repairs and servicing and carries out WOFs for cars, motorbikes, caravans and trailers.

BATTLE OF BRITAIN COMMEMORATIVE WINDOW DISPLAY, Messines Bookshop

BAGUETTES, BAGUETTES AND EVEN MORE BAGUETTES, Village Baker

It offers pre-purchase inspections, free estimates for repairs, free tyre checks and free tyre pressure checks and inflation. South Wairarapa Auto Services has a very large selection of tyres, and offers a motor vehicle storage service for which it is currently developing another property in Featherston. John’s personal passion is towing and he is well-known for being the friendly face to turn up when there is an emergency breakdown in the South Wairarapa.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Professionals Featherson

AFTER HOURS SELF SERVICE PETROL & DIESEL NOW AVAILABLE, Adamson Autos

The business also transports vehicles for private individuals and businesses anywhere in New Zealand.

South Wairarapa Auto Services Ltd TOW & SALVAGE

• Full Workshop • Facilities • Tyres • WOF

24/7 Breakdown Service John Abbott

swauto@xtra.co.nz 91 Fitzherbert Street, Featherston Phone: 06 308 9372

Open 7 days 10am to 6pm (late night Fridays - 7pm)

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Handmade sourdough French pastries Gourmet pies Martin Grice - Artisan Baker (06) 308 6586 - 027 757 6631 33a Fitzherbert Street, Featherston MARTINTHEBAKER14@GMAIL.COM

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018

WHATS ON. AT THE EVENTS CENTRE

LAST MINUTE Saturday 27 October 2018, 9pm Sex on Toast : Kokomai Creative Festival A Melbourne-based music and dance collective; Sex on Toast are an irrepressibly charming group of seriously talented musicians who specialise in raw 80's funk, Hip Hop / R&B and blue-eyed soul - and they're putting the fun back into funk. Grab your dancing shoes for a seriously great night out! Tickets available at Eventfinda.

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Friday 2 November 2018, 11:00am to 1:00pm Operatunity: Divas & Divos Using multimedia, anecdotes, real life stories and the arias and ensembles that made these singers famous, we delve into their lives and music of many of the world’s greatest singers including Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas, Pavarotti, Caruso and Mario Lanza. Call toll free on 0508 266 237 to book! Or visit the website www.operatunity.co.nz. All tickets include show + lunch Friday 2 November 2018, Door Open at 7pm Sunset Cinema: Listen To Me Marlon, Stevan Riley, UK 2015 – M offensive language – Documentary, Biography – 1h 43m An enthrallingly intimate look at the brilliant, troubled and always charismatic screen legend, Marlon Brando. For tickets and more information visit sunsetcinemacarterton.com Saturday 3 November 2018, 6:30pm Saluté Presents - Chris Standring Internationally acclaimed jazz guitarist, Chris Standring, is here for one night only. Coming to NZ for the first time on the heels of his UK tour, with Nick Granville, a local Wellington musician, opening. Canapés by Saluté and The Elder Rosé will be served at the preconcert reception and is included in ticket price. VIP ticket holders enjoy preferred seating, an exclusive “After Party / Meet & Greet” Tickets available at Eventfinda. Friday 9-11 November 2018, Door Open at 10am Home and Interiors Show With an exciting array of exhibitors you will find two halls packed with unique products and revealing industry trends, accompanied by friendly advice and information. If youre building, renovating, decorating or just looking for some inspiration, this event is for you. Tickets are $5 and available via Eventfinda or cash at the door.

Carterton Summer Street Party Sunday 9 December 2018, 4-7pm Get together and welcome our newest residents and celebrate summer, our town, and all that makes it wonderful. There will be food trucks, a live band, kids activities and entertainment for the whole family. Bring your deck chairs, picnic rugs and bean bags! This is a free event. Follow Carterton Events Centre on Facebook for more information.

Melbourne City Ballet Saturday 6 April 2019, 7:30pm Come and see some of the finest dancers within Australia in and enchanting ballet classic. This show may be in April 2019, but it is going to sell out... fast! So book your tickets early to avoid missing out. Tickets available via Eventfinda.

CARTERTON EVENTS CENTRE Holloway Street, Carterton, Wairarapa, events@cartertonec.co.nz

www.cartertonec.co.nz

Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Rural Wairarapa Midweek

Report for Week Ending 19/10/18, by Ian Hicks. Calves HX Bulls up to $95, Red Poll Bulls up to $85, HX Heifers up to $110, Red Poll Heifers up to $140. Pigs Sutherland 4 wnrs at $90. Sheep Willis 1 Ewe & 1 Lamb at $101, Powell 2 Ewes & 4 Lambs at $106, Rose 1 Ram at $56. Lambs: Willis 1 at $148, Powell 1 at $148, Wong 6 at $126, Lafrentz 1 at $136.

Cattle Allanson 2 ylg Fr Bulls at $550, 3 ylg HX Heifers at $550, Bentley 1 wnr Fr Bull at $445, Percy 7 wnr BG Heifers at $320, 3 wnr BG Bulls at $360, Monaghan 3 wnr AngX Heifers at $400, 3 wnr AngX Steers at $430, Aplin 2 ylg HX Steers at $900, 5 ylg HX Heifers at $800, Bates 2 wnr Ang Steers at $400. Pikorua Farm 3 Heading Dog Pups at $100.

Local farm life put on paper Beckie Wilson A new book, praised for the way it has captured the essence of rural New Zealand, showcases two historic Wairarapa farms. Carterton’s Gold Creek stud, owned by Shane and Lynette McManaway, and the Williams family’s Te Parae property near Masterton each have a dedicated chapter. The book, ‘Our Land, Our People’, was written by New Zealand farmer and agri-businessman Ross Hyland. It tells the stories of 24 New Zealand farming families who are pioneers both in terms of tenure of the land and the innovation they have delivered to the industry and the economy. The book’s stories span the spectrum of farming from grazing to cropping to honey production NZ Performance Beef Breeders director and a Charolais breeder, Shane McManaway was delighted “Kiwi ingenuity” was in the spotlight. “We are visionary people in agriculture but are we telling our story loud enough? No, there’s room for improvement,” he said.

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Te Parae farm. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

“We must be prepared to stand out from the crowd and I am delighted that this book is putting the spotlight where it needs to be.” The McManaway couple are attempting to create a benchmark property on the family farm in terms of high biosecurity and animal welfare standards. They have also renovated the original homestead, which dates back over a century, as a homestay. “If you can take people on a journey with courage and conviction you can change the world be it on your farm or on the global stage,” Shane said. “The whole book is about people prepared to go through the glass ceiling without being afraid — they are leaders in their ﬁeld.”

Speaking at the launch recently, Agriculture minister Damien O’Connor said the book celebrated the importance of the country’s agriculture. “This book tells stories of ‘our place’ which will resonate particularly with Kiwis, but which will also be of interest to people around the world,” he said. Te Parae Station is run by the fourth-generation of the William’s family, showcasing the 1905 homestead and gardens that are the backdrop for weddings and events. Hyland will be touring the country with the book and is expected hold an event in Wairarapa oday at Hedley’s Bookshop in Masterton between 11am and 1pm.

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34 Wairarapa Midweek Business Wednesday, October 24, 2018

people who mean business Carzone - Wairarapa’s own car rental

Matt Laing Custom Tiling your tiling and paving specialist Property owners are assured of a quality end product with Matt Laing Custom Tiling. Matt Laing has run his own business in the Wairarapa for the past 14 years, after getting his first experience when he was employed as a tiler for London’s underground railway stations during his OE. Matt’s recent projects have included exterior landscaping, bathrooms, kitchens and fireplaces. Matt specialises in all types of tiles and paving including porcelain, glass, ceramic, stone and mosaic.

If you are a Wairarapa business or resident, you don’t need to look outside the Wairarapa the next time you need to hire a car. Carzone Rentals is located in the heart of Masterton, opposite UCOL at 341 Queen Street. Formerly Graeme Jones Car Rentals, Sandra and Warren Mueller purchased the business in 2015. As office manager, Sandra has brought a friendly and personal touch to the car-only rental company. Carzone Rentals offers competitive rates for both business and residential customers, and for fuel conscious people they offer a hybrid. For businesses Carzone Rentals is ideal for an upcoming business trip, to ferry around visiting colleagues or just that special event!

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Carzone Car Rentals take great pride in providing clients with an array of quality vehicles, available at competitive prices!

Call Sandra today on 06 378 6667 After hours; 027 404 2325 www.carzonerentals.co.nz • 341 Queen St, Masterton

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For Wairarapa residents, it means you can pick up your rental car here instead of Wellington or Palmerston North, and take it wherever you want in the country, or visiting relative and friends a car here to get around in. For people who use a car infrequently, a rental car may be a cheaper option as you save on associated costs and hassles of running a car. Carzone Rentals is absolutely committed to providing trouble-free motoring and willing to go the extra mile. Rental cars are checked and cleaned after every hire and fully serviced at regular intervals. For more information phone Sandra on 06 378 6667 or 027 404 2325 or email her office@carzonerentals.co.nz

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Business Wairarapa Midweek

EAR WAX REMOVAL

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The diverse coastal Kawakawa Station sheep and beef farm at Ngawi is up for sale. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

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FLOORING

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Phone Alister Dunnett on

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A coastal Wairarapa sheep and beef farm which also sustains an eco-tourism business and commercial honeyproduction venture has gone on the market. Kawakawa Station at Ngawi near Cape Palliser in South Wairarapa is a 1379-hectare waterfront property. Overlooking Palliser Bay, Kawakawa Station’s three-day walk has been operating since 2008 on formed tracks running between the rugged surf of Palliser Rd through to the natural bush of Haurangi Forest Park. The multi-faceted Kawakawa Station is for sale by international tender through Bayleys Masterton – with the tender process closing on November 27. Agent Lindsay Watts said Kawakawa Station was one of Wairarapa’s oldest sheep farms, with roots going back to 1847. “Kawakawa Station’s business model is reflective of the space in which many New Zealand farms are operating – utilising the traditional and established primary productive sector as a foundation, then adding on additional revenue streams based upon their assets. “In this case, [these are] the ecotourism, commercial accommodation, and apiary activities.” Agent Rob Deal said the property was subdivided by post and baton wire fencing and was served by a An upmarket Mongolian well-maintained yurt tent where those network of taking advantage of tracks and the station’s glamping accommodation stay. access lanes which were also utilised as part of the tramping network. Traditionally, the property can carry about 5115 stock units over winter. As well as running the freehold block, Kawakawa Station also leases 785 ha of adjoining hillside grazing land to feed the Romney flock. Breeding records for the farm show ewes have delivered a lambing rate of 115 per cent, with cattle are calving at 90 per cent. In addition to deriving income from primary meat and wool production, Kawakawa Station operates an established tourism operation – featuring a three-day cross-country hike, with fully-catered accommodation in comfortable rustic huts, a self-catered cottage, and a separate glamping accommodation in a luxuriously decked-out upmarket Mongolian yurt tent. Honey production from the farm generated $67,000 worth of revenue in 2016. Farm building infrastructure at Kawakawa Station includes a four-stand woolshed and adjacent covered yards with a 1000 animal capacity, a 1000 bale hay shed, a concrete-floored equipment and machinery storage shed, and farm hand’s hut fitted out to house up to four workers. In addition, the farm’s homestead consists of a solid three-bedroom home with views over Cook Strait, and a comfortable separate four-bedroom manager’s residence.

36 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, October 24, 2018

The parting ramp saga

Wai Write

Bevan Hussey Dear Grandchildren, Let me tell you about the day that I pushed the wheel barrow, full of concrete, up the rickety ramp. The ramp to the new rock retaining wall was 20 metres long and 2.5 metres high. The timber that built the ramp were leftovers that The Boss had collected from previous jobs. We only had enough planks to be two wide and that meant that the wheel of the barrow was on one plank and I had to put a foot on each plank making me go up sort of sideways. There wasn’t even enough timber to put a support in the middle span of the planks. I had made sure that the mix was sufficiently dry so that it stayed directly over the wheel of the barrow. If the concrete was too wet it would slosh over the sides. I had my method: I would pull back as the planks sank down in the middle, so the barrow wouldn’t get away from me. I would then lean forward to push the barrow up to the high end. Although it was tough going, I was cheerful until my big boots with

Grandad Bevan has been back to see the rock retaining wall at the centre of this story. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

my 18-year-old semiuncontrollable legs were beginning to go where they wanted. After lunch, I was on another run. I was about four spans up and was changing from pulling back to pushing forward when the planks parted. The forward motion of the barrow and my effort pushing upwards drove the wheel through the now widening gap. My feet were walking in thin air and down I went driving the barrow in front of me. As the timber posts and

rails smashed, the nose of the barrow buried itself into the soil about 1.5 metres down. My long, lanky, skinny body, now winded, simply gave up and draped itself over the rim of the barrow. The barrow tipped over and the concrete spread all over me. I was exhausted, winded and the cheerfulness of the early morning had left me. I could have struggled up off the barrow but decided to see how long it took before anyone missed me. When The Boss arrived, he told me that I was stupid and asked why

I had done this. If I hadn’t got out of the way he would have trampled over me in his eagerness to retrieve the spilt concrete. After he had scraped me down I used the hose to remove most of the remaining concrete from my clothes. The foreman proved to be more concerned about me than the concrete. To my embarrassment, when The Boss came down from the retaining wall, they began arguing. The foreman accused The Boss of having an appalling attitude towards his apprentice.

That he didn’t give a damn about anyone and that he should be ashamed of himself. He pointed out that the timber for the ramp was beyond rubbish and only fit for firewood. As for the number of planks for a job this size, it was ridiculous to have so few. The foreman was most upset when trying to tell the Boss that his insistence of not putting nails in the planks caused them to part. The foreman told The Boss that we were leaving. I’ve been back to see that rock retaining wall. It still looks good and holds plenty of memories for me even though The Boss did dock my wages and apprenticeship hours when I left early on that day. Grandad Bevan. • Bevan is a member of the Write On Group and Henley Men’s Shed Writing Group.

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

WORDSEARCH

BUMPER WORDFIT

ROLLING STONES SONGS

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.

NUMBER CRUNCHER 6 LETTERS

BOLTS OMENS CELTS ONSET CHARM PENAL CILIAG RAINS CLEAT RELAX CORNS SATES CYSTS SCENE DEANS SCRIM DISCS SIGMA DOLES SLEEP DOLLS SMALL ENEMA SPOOL ENSUE STASH GLOAT STOMP HELLS STRUM IDEAL STUMP IDIOT TIARA LEPER No.1637 TIRES LUTES WORSE MAUVE NAVEL 881 898 NESTS NOVEL OCEAN

No.1637

4 LETTERS ALMS APEX APSE BABY CASK DAGS DEAF EDEN ELSE HEAT HEWN STEP TRAM WOLF 5 LETTERS ABEAM ABYSS AGAPE 567ALIEN 721 864 ALPHA 4990 8364 ATOMS BEGUN

2 3 4 5 7 digits: 5208586 6540614 8 digits: 83597433 85133516 NUMBERCRUNCHER TRIO 15584054 55747340

Tel: 020 7622 1467 Fax: 020 7622 1522 Email: info@knightfeatures.co.uk

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Can you Find the correctly threesequence fitletter all the numbers which into thewill grid?

1 3 0 0 8 3 7 2 0 7 9 4 8 0 9 2 0 1 4 0 0 7 5 2 8 8 9 6

8 LETTERS DOMESTIC NAMELESS SEDIMENT UPTURNED

WORD-SEARCH WORDFIT

A B E A M

C O R N S

T I A R A

S C R I M

S I G M A A L I E N

E W E H A T

G A L L O W S

D A G E S E L O C M E E A W N

BLACK-OUT L E A S P O R T E S A U N G U E S T

SOLUTIONS

NUMBER CRUNCHER

B R N I D I L E I H L Y P O N O O S I I S

5 7 1 5 5 7 3

7 8 3 3 4 0 5 8 7 8 2 4 2 0 4 7 5 9 7

THE PUZZLE COMPANY

SOLUTION 1636

8 6 6 6 6 3 6

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

1 6 8 1 5 5 7 2 1 3 0 3 8 3 5 5 8 8 1 4 6 6

4 8 6 9 8 3 5 8 4 0 5 4 4 9 9 0 5 0 7 6 6 4 4 1 7 4 7 3 4 5 2 3 6

7 9 0 2 2 4 5

SOLUTION 1637

Cross the numbers off the list as their positions are found.

A U G U S T C S P O R T S A E

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

U Y N L E G P A V U D K E M L

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

B R I D L E Q H Y P N O S I S

T I W R O O N I C

E B N Y I X I G L T O L O G I

U N P E T S U T R S N E D O M H E E N A S T T E R M A U M

B P O R T U G A L V D A R T V

D R O P P E R

R U R Q U E O Z I K N D Q V T

B E A G B O Y W D O E L A F N S S E D I M E N T

U T I L I T Y G H E A R T E N

K I D T O L E S

N I C R I S D G B F B O O E I

S H I A N S S I L L E K D R O E L L L A S X S E T V E E P

P R A T T L E X P L A U D I T

E N S U E

R E U H O T U Q O O M E I R A

P E N A L

K M I N I J G O B B L I N G P

A T O M S

E M D P D H R D V M I D N S F

F T H E L A S T T I M E V Y V T F P

O R I G I N A L S U G A N D A

7 LETTERS DRASTIC DROPPER GALLOWS LETDOWN MEASURE REGROWN

2 digits: 45 72 84 98 3 digits: 090 355 419 466 523 567 721 864 881 898 4 digits: 0767 3035 4456 4844 4990 8364 5 digits: 16173 79022 7 digits: 5208586 6540614 8 digits: 15584054 55747340 83597433 85133516

NUMBER CRUNCHER A F Shuker

L R E T A E J F P L D J H M E

THE PUZZLE COMPANY

A C H Y H G N U M P I S T O L

complete all off the Cross the numbers list these as theirwords positions are found.

HASSLE IRONIC MANILA WRENCH

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

20 Crescent Grove, London SW4 7AH

BLACKOUT

3 LETTERS ACE ALE ASK EEL EGO EMU EVE SATISFACTION EWE HAT SHATTERED ILK SHE’S SO COLD ILL IRE SHINE A LIGHT KIT LOB START ME UP MEN SWAY MEW OBI THE LAST TIME ODE digits: 45 72 84 98 ORE TUMBLING DICE SHY 523 digits: 090 355 419 466 WILD HORSES SIN digits: 0767 3035 4456 TEN 4844 digits: 16173 79022 TOO 24/10 TWO

TRIO

DUC

ROCKS OFF RUBY TUESDAY

Fit the words into the grid to create a finished crossword

G N U C Y B O G S R A E T S A M G U

HAPPY IT’S ALL OVER NOW

O M E N S

X I Y I T S A L L O V E R N O W U C

PAINT IT BLACK RIP THIS JOINT

F T H E L A S T T I M E V Y V T F P

P O A D M S H E S S O C O L D G S G

DEAD FLOWERS GIMME SHELTER

G N U C Y B O G S R A E T S A M G U

O J D G D D L I V E W I T H M E A N

LIVE WITH ME LOVING CUP MISS YOU

X I Y I T S A L L O V E R N O W U C

R S S N U R A G U S N W O R B F T I

BROWN SUGAR CONNECTION DANDELION

P O A D M S H E S S O C O L D G S G

E I E I T S X N I O L D P Y O M I V

LADY JANE LET IT BLEED

O J D G D D L I V E W I T H M E A N

T H U L G H M A I E E K T W I V S O

ANGIE AS TEARS GO BY

R S S N U R A G U S N W O R B F T I

L T T B G L G T T R O C K S O F F L

E I E I T S X N I O L D P Y O M I V

E P Y M C L C I E T A Z S I F L A S

T H U L G H M A I E E K T W I V S O

H I B U P E T T L T X Y O Z P A C T

L T T B G L G T T R O C K S O F F L

S R U T N B T Y A A O I V V T D T A

E P Y M C L C I E T A Z S I F L A S

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

H I B U P E T T L T X Y O Z P A C T

M C O E H S J P J L J N H P N J O T

S R U T N B T Y A A O I V V T D T A

M C E S Q B D A N D E L I O N A N M

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

I D T W I L D H O R S E S H Z N K E

M C O E H S J P J L J N H P N J O T

G M S R E W O L F D A E D L S E U U

M C E S Q B D A N D E L I O N A N M

O S N K E K C A L B T I T N I A P P

I D T W I L D H O R S E S H Z N K E

G M S R E W O L F D A E D L S E U U

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38 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Events

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Open to everyone for family history research, 79 Queen St Masterton, 1pm-4pm. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 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. 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 3771135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Taco bout it: Pop up Mexican

restaurant at the Carterton Courthouse - Community Hub. Bookings from 5pm-7.45pm. This is a fundraiser for St Marks Anglican Church. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Masterton Savage Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750. JP Service Centre: At the Carterton Library noon-2pm , no appointment necessary. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 3774614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596. Dance Fit: At Carrington Park,

Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507. 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, OCTOBER 27 Taco bout it: Pop up Mexican restaurant at the Carterton Courthouse - Community Hub. Bookings from 5pm-7.45pm. This is a fundraiser for St Marks Anglican Church. Church Fair: St Andrews Parish 63 Main St, Greytown from 9am until 12pm. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Open to everyone for family history research, 79 Queen St Masterton, 10am-1pm. Wairarapa Embroidery Guild: Meet at the Ranfurly Club Rooms, Chapel St, Masterton, 10.30am-3pm. Call Nola (027) 687-8599 or email Wairarapaembroiderers@gmail.com Minkisi: An amazing show of 100 works of African art from 10 countries, at Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton, open daily, free admission. to November 25. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement,

groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Friday to Monday 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at 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.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Heritage Wairarapa: Annual General Meeting at the Old Courthouse, Holloway St, Carterton at 1.45pm. Christine Barnett, an archaeologist at Heritage NZ, will also speak. Enquiries to Frank Minehan 06 304 8151, frankminehan3@gmail.com. Wairarapa Country Music Club: Meet at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton, at 1.30pm. Call Paddy 377-0730. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays

of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 1pm. Carterton Farmers’ Market: High St, Carterton, 9am-12.30pm. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Masterton Car Boot Sale and Market: 7am-noon, Essex St car park. Call Warwick Dean (0274) 484-728. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Contact Robin Brasell 06 222 4000.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Masterton East Indoor Bowling Club: Opening night at 7pm, Hogg Cres. All welcome. Friends to Friends: Peer support group, 10am-noon, at Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. For adults 18 years-plus, for mental health consumers or disabilities, a place to create, safe, fun and participate or discuss, socialise, with good company. Call Gaylene (06) 929-0961 or (0274) 604-796. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06)

(022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Open to everyone for family history research, 79 Queen St Masterton, 1pm-4pm. Music Co-creation Workshops: Enjoy 100+ instruments, at Aratoi, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Community music-making led by Jonas Koukl during school term, 6-7.30pm. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. This is combined with Drop-in club. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977.

Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 2464884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm-9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm. Call Ngaire 3770342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisy Marching Team: March for fun, friendship and fitness, 5-6pm. Call Cheryl 3725522. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 1pm for 1.15pm start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Call Veronica George 379-8644. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am for 9.30am start, at clubrooms behind clock tower Carterton. Contact Robin Brasell 06 222 4000. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: New evening open time from 7pm -9pm for family history research. Public and members welcome. 79 Queen St Masterton. Open mic night: From 7.30pm until 10pm at the Welsh Dragon Inn, 43 Fitzherbert St, Featherston. Contact Jo and Mike on 06 308 9081. Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Young Professionals for Business: Meet at the Balter Bar, High St, Carterton, at 7.30pm. For more info follow our facebook group ‘Wairarapa Young Professionals’ or email alana_mays@hotmail.co.nz Aratoi lecture series: NZ Art on the World Stage, 2-3.30pm, Dr Pamela Nunn, will give a public talk with a special focus on works from the Aratoi collection, 12 Bruce St, Masterton. Tickets from Eventfinda or door sales. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.307pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church,

corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 3798325. Club Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll, beginners 6-7pm; Intermediate level 7.15-8.15pm, at Club Wairarapa, Masterton. Call (027) 333-1793. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Join us for sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to (027) 742-2264. Masterton Art Club: 10am-2pm for browsing or painting, at 12 Victoria St. Call Sue 377-7019. Age Concern: Sit and Be Fit, 1.30pm followed by gentle exercise class, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St, Masterton. Carterton Women’s Golf: 9-hole golf at 10.45am. Call Colleen 3770841 or Alison 377-5709. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: 6.45pm, at Rosewood, 417 Queen St, Masterton. Call Pete 370-4574. Esperanto Club: 2pm, write to people using the international language worldwide. Call 3770499. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10am-noon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604 (church office). Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton, 7.30pm, Soulway Church, 227 High St. Call Darren (027) 334-2685. Featherston: 7.30pm. Call Mark (06) 306-6013 or (021) 02442870. 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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Wednesday, October 24, 2018 Community Events Wairarapa Midweek 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinics are available at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 379-4092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Age Concern: Sit & Be Fit classes, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call

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OFFICIAL NOTICE. CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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At the SENIOR CITIZENS HALL, COLE ST, MASTERTON SATURDAY 27TH OCTOBER 9:30am to 2pm If unable to attend Phone 06 355 4857

OLD COURTHOUSE HOLLOWAY STREET CARTERTON 1.45pm Sunday 28 October 2018 All welcome nau mai haere mai Christine Barnett will speak about being an archaeologist with Heritage New Zealand PohereTaonga, including her field work in the Wairarapa. New committee members are needed please consider! Enquiries to Frank Minehan 06 304 8151, frankminehan3@gmail.com

PROPOSAL TO CLOSE HOLLOWAY STREET TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Holloway Street for the purpose of a Summer Street Party organised by Carterton District Council for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Sunday 9th December 2018 1.00pm to 8.00pm Road(s) affected: Holloway Street (from Nelson Crescent to Carterton School) The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, each end of that section being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic between events or in emergency. Any person objecting to the proposal is called upon to lodge his/ her objection and grounds thereof, in writing before Wednesday 14th November 2018 at the office of the District Council, Holloway Street, Carterton.

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Wellington Company, 5th/7th Battalion of the New Zealand Army Reserves will be conducting an urban orientated military exercise, walking in and around the old Masterton Hospital from the 27th to the 28th of Oct 2018. This will involve the movement of troops by foot and by vehicles, troops will be carrying weapons. There will be blank ammunition present, automatic and single shots may be heard between the hours of 8am and 8pm daily.

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PAPAWAI & KAIKŌKIRIKIRI TRUSTS Notice to Beneficiaries calling for Nominations for election to membership of the Papawai & Kaikōkirikiri Trusts Board. Pursuant to the Papawai & Kaikōkirikiri Trusts Amendment Act 2016, the Board hereby calls for nominations for the election of one (1) person to membership of the Board. A person may nominate himself/herself. The nomination will require a Seconder. The nominated person and the Seconder must qualify as tangata whenua of Wairarapa which means an individual who has a whakapapa to the tīpuna rangatira who established kinship groups in Wairarapa. Nomination forms must be submitted to the Board on the prescribed form which is available from the Trust’s offices at 4 Park Avenue, Masterton 5810. Nominations close at 4:30pm, Monday 19 November 2018. Election will take place at the Trust’s annual general meeting, to be held on Tuesday 20 November at 4 Park Avenue, Masterton, commencing at 4:00pm. Colleen Wright Secretary-Manager

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PROPOSAL TO CLOSE ADMIRAL HILL ROAD TO ORDINARY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC PURSUANT to the Transport (Vehicular Traffic Road Closure) Regulations 1965, notice is hereby given that the Carterton District Council proposes to close Admiral Hill Road for the purpose of a sealed hill climb event organised by Wairarapa Car Club Inc. for the period indicated hereunder: Period of Closure: Admiral Hill Road

Sunday 28th October 2018 8.00am – 5.00pm

For a distance of 2.1km, starting 1.4km and finishing 3.5km from the Te Whiti Road (old Martinborough-Masterton Road) turnoff. The closed section will be adequately and properly signposted, each end of that section being manned with radio communication to allow the passage of through traffic between events or in emergency. D Gittings Infrastructure, Services and Regulatory Manager www.cdc.govt.nz

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CARTERTON DISTRICT COUNCIL

The following meetings will be held at the Carterton Events Centre, 50 Holloway Street, Carterton. Wednesday 14 November 2018 Infrastructure and Service Committee Meeting Policy and Strategy Committee Meeting

9.00am 10.30am

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

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Do you have: • Maturity and confidence • The ability to put people at ease and ascertain wishes • Communication skills, both verbal and written • Respect for confidentiality • Organisational skills • Effective time, people and project management • Flexibility • Physical fitness and manual dexterity • Current license and clean driving record • Computer literacy • The ability to work individually or as part of a team The team at Richmond funeral Home will present an overview of Funeral Service and answer your questions about becoming a funeral professional. At the time of writing we have the following positions available: • Full time, Part time or Job Share - Funeral Director and/or Embalmer This would suit an experienced person or could be a trainee Position (will suit people of all ages) • Part Time - Driver/Car Groomer/Funeral Assistant/Crematorium Operator (may suit a physically active recent retiree or someone wishing to gain experience in the Funeral Industry) • Casual on call lifters and drivers (may suit a physically active recent retiree or someone wanting to gain experience in the Funeral Industry) • Casual Gardener and Car Groomer (may suit a physically active recent retiree) • A Part time or Casual position with any of the above combinations. Application Packs including full job descriptions will be available at the seminar. For information on this seminar please feel free to contact Peter and Jenny or any one of their team at

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Paerata Abraham.

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Paerata finishes fourth in final SHEARING

Masterton shearer Paerata Abraham finished fourth in a thrilling Great Raihania Shears open final at the Royal New Zealand Show in Hastings last Friday. Reigning world champion shearer John Kirkpatrick shed an important demon when he beat Golden Shears, New Zealand and former world titleholder Rowland Smith to take first place in the event. In one of the closest of many contests between the short and tall of Hawke’s Bay’s giants in global shearing, Kirkpatrick won the race over 20 full-wooled crossbreds by 11 seconds and ultimately the contest by just 0.3pts. It was the first time Kirkpatrick had beaten Smith in a single-breed final New Zealand in more than 20 months. Kirkpatrick had been second or third in 25 of the 28 finals won by Smith in their finals meetings since the Rotorua A and P Show at the end of January 2017, 13 days before Kirkpatrick won the world title in Invercargill. It was also Kirkpatrick’s first win in the Great Raihania Shears in four times in the final since he last won the event in 2011. Kirkpatrick kept in front most of the way on what were good shearing sheep, although his 18mins 38secs for the 20 was the slowest time for first-off-the-board in the Hawke’s Bay final since 2014, and more than 90 seconds slower than last year’s quickest time. While Smith had the better shearing quality point on the shearing board, Kirkpatrick scored best in the judging pens. The pair were comfortably clear of Manawatu shearer Murray Henderson, who was in the type of form that got him into his second Golden Shears open final last March and was third in his 20th final since his last win, in the national Spring Shears title in Waimate two years ago. Abraham was fourth, while Poverty Bay winner and Pongaroa farmer David Buick was top qualifier from 23 in the heats but was eliminated in the semifinals. Competition organisers were delighted to have new master woolhandler Pagan Karauria up for the day from Alexandra and she lived up to her reputation by winning the open woolhandling final from Poverty Bay A and P Show winner Keryn Herbert, of Te Kuiti. Lenora Smith, of Gisborne, was third, after a good second placing at Gisborne last weekend. Amy Karaka, of Te Karaka, was fourth. Karauria, winner of the Merino championships in Alexander three weeks ago and third a week later in the New Zealand Spring Shears final in Waimate, was top qualifier in the semifinals, in which one of those eliminated was New Zealand Shears champion and top North Island woolhandler Sheree Alabaster, of Taihape. Summer Prichard, of Pongaroa, had her first senior woolhandling win, and Tennessee Kiri, of Masterton, had a first win in the junior woolhandling.

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Childs’ century not enough CRICKET

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Jake Beleski A blistering century by United batsman Mark Childs was not enough to get his team off to a winning start in the Coastal Challenge Cup on Saturday. United took on Levin Old Boys at Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton and found themselves on the back foot early as the visitors scored a mammoth 372-6 from their 50 overs. Levin Old Boys reached 149 before losing their first wicket, with opening batsman Dion Sanson going on to score 111 off just 85 balls. It was a tough day for the United bowlers, with Sanjay Patel producing the best figures of 4-47 from his eight overs. In reply, Childs opened the batting for United and made his intentions clear from the outset. He was eventually dismissed for 146 from 87 balls, hitting 17 fours and five sixes in the process. At that stage it was 240-3 with 21 overs remaining, and United were still well and truly in the contest. But they ultimately fell short in what would have been a remarkable run chase, eventually dismissed for 343 in 48 overs, to give Levin Old Boys a 29-run win.

SCORES Levin Old Boys 372-6 [Dion Sanson 111, Jamie Pinfold 61; Sanjay Patel 4-47] beat United 343 all out [Mark Childs 146, Jack Forrester 33] by 29 runs. Red Star 202 all out [Richard French 47, Daniel Stoneley 41; Caleb O’Connell 5-30] lost to Weraroa 203-4 [Matthew Good 111; Jared Watt 1-19] by six wickets.

Mark Childs batting for Greytown last season. PHOTO/FILE

Red Star also got their campaign underway on Saturday as they hosted Weraroa at Greytown. The hosts were asked to bat ﬁrst and found the going tough as regular wickets stopped any chance of setting a big target for the visitors. Richard French [47], Daniel Stoneley [41] and Luke Dingle [39] made

valuable contributions in the middle order but Red Star’s final score of 202 all out in their 50 overs was always going to be difficult to defend. Opening bowler Caleb O’Connell did most of the damage for Weraroa with the ball, finishing with 5-30 from 10 economical overs. Red Star needed early

wickets to keep themselves in the match, but an opening partnership of 91 ensured the visitors were never under too much pressure. Opening batsman Matthew Good scored 111 oﬀ 125 balls, and they eventually reached 203-4 in 44 overs to win by six wickets. Four diﬀerent bowlers

claimed a wicket each for Red Star, with Jared Watt proving the most economical after taking 1-19 from eight overs. Both teams will be playing in Wairarapa again this weekend, with United playing Kapiti Old Boys in Greytown, and Red Star taking on Levin Old Boys at Queen Elizabeth Park.

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Wai-Bush through to final Seven days is a long time in sport, and WairarapaBush proved that on Saturday with a gutsy 3021 win over North Otago in a Heartland Championship Lochore Cup semifinal in Masterton. The win means Wairarapa-Bush travel to Levin on Sunday to take on Horowhenua-Kapiti in the final, after the latter beat Mid Canterbury 34-24 in the other semifinal. Saturday’s match was a repeat of the previous week’s final round robin match in Masterton – which North Otago won 24-0 – but the home team played with more energy and composure this time to come away with a deserved win. It didn’t start well, however, as North Otago began where they left off last week, applying heavy pressure to the WairarapaBush line and creating an overlap for flanker Junior Fakatoufifita to stroll over for the opening try. Wairarapa-Bush eventually got into their work as they responded with a penalty to first five-eighth Glen Walters, and then a try to halfback Daryl Pickering after an extended period of attack on the North Otago line.

WAIRARAPABUSH 30 [Mike Lealava’a 2, Daryl Pickering tries; Glen Walters 3 con, 3 pen] beat NORTH

OTAGO 21

[Junior Fakatoufifita, Matthew Vocea, Jake Greenslade tries; Josh Buchan 3 con].

The score stayed at 10-7 for the rest of the first half, but it was Wairarapa-Bush who had the upper hand despite playing into a stiff breeze. Walters – who played a starring role with his game management skills and accurate goalkicking – added another penalty soon after halftime, before North Otago second fiveeighth Taina Tamou made a break and set up wing Matthew Vocea for a try to give North Otago a 14-13 lead. The tension was building as the match entered the final quarter and it was Wairarapa-Bush second five-eighth Mike Lealava’a who produced a moment of individual magic to burst through from 20 metres out, and beat the last defender to score under the posts.

Wairarapa-Bush wing Soli Malatai in action against North Otago.

North Otago hit back with another try to take a 21-20 lead with 10 minutes left, but Lealava’a crossed again from close range shortly after to snatch the lead back, before Walters added another late penalty to put the result beyond doubt. Wairarapa-Bush coach Joe Harwood said there was a firm belief within the squad that they could turn last week’s result around. “We were confident that as long as we stayed together as a team and worked together as a collective group, that we

could turn that result around from last week. “We were pretty disappointed with our performance there, so we had to go back to doing the basics, with the set piece especially.” Harwood paid tribute to former Cook Island prop and current Wairarapa College First XV coach Stan Wright, who had helped the team with their scrum over the last couple of weeks. “We took away their big weapon at scrum time and our boys up front were massive for us.

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“Things didn’t go well at times, but we stayed composed.” Harwood is well aware of how challenging the final will be, especially after Horowhenua-Kapiti won 37-21 when the two sides met in the round robin. “We’ve struggled against them over the last couple of years and we know again that our set piece will have to be strong,” he said. “For us, it’s a matter of keeping the energy levels where they are, and it’s really exciting to be in the final.”

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