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Music

Health

Books

Old brass

The beat goes on

Racing the tide

Raising awareness of CPR. Full story P5.

Iconic race celebrated in new book. Full story P6.

Uniform refresh for brass band. Full story P4.

Our Community

Out and About

Blokes’ birthday

Animal antics

Feathy Menz Shed turns 10. Full story P8.

Pet day fun at Greytown Primary. Full story P12.

Inside Local News 1-13

Rural 54-55

Extra 14

Business 56-57

Lifestyle 16-45

Events 58-59

Puzzles 50

Classifieds 60

Sport 61-62

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Local News Wairarapa Midweek Continued from page 1 expertly and lovingly restored. These include a rare Morgan three-wheeler, which is a work in progress in the workshop near the museum entrance [and quite the talking point for visitors], a 1925 Chrysler, a 1934 Ford, a 1938 Chevrolet and so much more. This month, the museum – which has the very apt tagline, “more than just a car museum” – and its considerable collection of cars, motorbikes, carefully curated costumes and motoring paraphernalia celebrates its 30th birthday. It’s a bittersweet anniversary for Francis. Earlier this year, Gaye, Francis’ wife with whom he had built up the museum over three decades, passed away. Her “totally unexpected and very sudden” death came after a short illness. “Really, I should have retired when I was 65. But, jokingly, we said, well, we’ll retire when I’m 75 and then we’ll do lots more rallies and things together,” Francis said. “But, she didn’t quite make it.” As reported in the Wairarapa Times-Age 30 years ago, when the Pointons ﬁrst opened the museum’s doors to the public, Gaye’s special interest and expertise was in saving, mending and curating authentic vintage clothing. “People don’t want to throw these clothes away,” Gaye was reported as saying. “I feel about clothes the same as Francis does about cars – if somebody doesn’t save them, they’ll be lost forever.” Gaye would regularly change the clothing on the vintage mannequins in the main exhibition space, creating exhibits based on a particular era, complete with the correct accessories and shoes. “This has become the biggest problem for me because I haven’t got the artistic talent to do the

Rare cars and vintage clothes

TOP: Francis Pointon in 1980. As well as being a great mechanic, he was also handy behind the wheel, being “ a local to watch” in that year’s regional Gold Star Championship. PHOTO/WAIRARAPA ARCHIVES

ABOVE: Gaye Pointon. ABOVE RIGHT: Francis Pointon today.

changing,” Francis said. But help might be on hand soon. “We are talking to the Coach House Museum in Feilding, who might take over the ladies’ part of the collection.” Francis’ lifelong

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interest in machines, engines and cars started when he was a boy but ﬂourished when he took a farming job in Uriti. “One of the farmers out there had a huge collection of old wrecks. Unbelievable number

of wrecks. I think that started me oﬀ,” he said. “There was just so much stuﬀ out there and they had an incredible workshop.” ‘Incredible’ could be used to describe Francis’ workshop today.

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Such is the extent of his collection of spare parts for vintage cars, Francis often supplies a vintage car wholesaler. “He often approaches me if he needs something. But I don’t have to buy a lot of parts

myself, I’ve got so much stuﬀ here now.” Francis keeps the workshop and the exhibition spaces – which occupy a number of sheds across the Pointon property – immaculate. It’s no small task. Just dusting the cars and motorbikes takes Francis a couple of hours each week. As well as maintaining the collection, Francis, who is one of the only local mechanics skilled in vintage machines, is often called upon by garages to help out when older models come in for repair. But, knowing he “should have retired 10 years ago”, he’s started to put in some boundaries. “Now if they ring me up and they want something done I say, ‘if the car is not as old as I am, I really don’t want to do it’.” With Gaye no longer by his side, some days are hard. “I didn’t realise that she worked so hard till she’s not here,” Francis said. “She did so much, just incredible.” As well as looking after the museum’s gardens, caring for the clothing collection and making handcrafts for local fairs, Gaye “would cater to most of the visitors to the museum. She would show them through and show them around”. “If real motoring enthusiasts came, she’d come and get me and I’d go and help. But she did all that. So I used to keep working in the garage and restoring cars and that’s what we’ve always done.” Despite his sadness, Francis is “determined to keep it going as long as I can, as long as I can look after it. I don’t want it to become dusty.” Pointon Museum is on McKinstry Ave east of Masterton and open 10am-4pm most days.

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A brass family for 150 years Julia Mahony

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Masterton District Brass Band is celebrating 150 years of playing, with a weekend of events including a Sunday afternoon concert in Queen Elizabeth Park and the launch of a new summer polo top. For decades, Wairarapa people have watched the band play and march in distinctive red wool jackets with black trim, or in formal white shirts, especially in their busy month of December. “We used to wear the wool jacket during Christmas parades in 32 degrees,” band secretarymanager Narissa Knight said. “We can’t enjoy ourselves if we’re very hot – we have to be comfortable.” In high-summer heat, moisture on the face can aﬀect brass players achieving a good seal around their instrument’s

mouthpiece. “My metal mouthpiece can sometimes slide oﬀ my lips in the heat,” Knight said. “In December, the brass band is out three to ﬁve times a week, carolling outside a supermarket, marching in a Christmas parade, or playing in a rest home – carrying or holding a tuba that weighs 15-17kg in summer heat is a big ask.” Knight said the traditional smart wool jackets would remain and be used during colder weather, for Anzac Day and for contests. “The red polo shirt with a new logo coincides with our 150th anniversary and will become our summer top. We’ll still wear our band hats and our black on the bottom half.” The main brass band of experienced players has about 20 members – with four joining in the last two months – and includes six youngsters

aged 11-17. “They all play diﬀerent instruments too – the tuba, the baritone, the trombone, the tenor horn, the cornet and one plays percussion,” Knight said. The junior band has 12-15 members, with more girls than boys. “We teach in four schools now and it’s a way of attracting young members,” she said. The Masterton District Brass Band is a D-grade band, which is “common for smaller country towns like us”. “We aren’t the oldest brass band in New Zealand but we are one of the only bands that played through World War 2, when other bands had to stop – one of our [Wairarapa] players couldn’t go to war, so he got friends to start playing and they continued.” The current band is welcoming and inclusive, said Knight, who coordinates the school

lessons. “We have young students and band members with ADHD and autism, some of whom are very good musicians. “There is joy when our students get a note, or they are ﬁnally able to play a piece.” Brass instruments are owned by the band. “A new B-ﬂat tuba can cost $25,000,” Knight said. “That’s why donations from the community during concerts are so important and appreciated, as well as grants received from Masterton District Council, Masterton Trust Lands Trust and Trust House, mostly for our youth.” The band’s conductor, Kevin Pett, lives in Lower Hutt and has been involved with the Masterton band since 2011. “He likes all music and knows what we can play. For our November

concert, we’ll have marches, slow pieces, a Cliﬀ Richard tune and more swing and upbeat music – there’s a range coming through,” Knight said. For street marches, Cheryl Cavanagh is the band’s drum major and is also the only adult learner in the junior band, on the tenor horn. Knight said the 150th celebrations would miss the presence of Norm Henderson, who died last year, the oldest member of the band. “The band was Norm’s New Zealand family, as his children live in Australia,” Knight said. “He would sweep the band room’s driveway and carried his instrument on a golf trolley.” The band’s most senior member now is Brian Castle, 80, a former drum major who now plays solo cornet. “Our youngest member, Eliana Baird, is in Year 7,” Knight

said. “In a brass band, members of all ages become friends and there’s nothing weird about it – we just all share a love of music. “We are a family, we care about each other and we give music to the community.” • Masterton District Brass Band 150th celebrations November 3-5. Friday: Social mix-and-mingle at the Band Room, Park St, Masterton. Saturday: Practice at 10am before a march through town [or performance at a venue to be conﬁrmed] at 1pm. Celebration Dinner at Club Wairarapa. Sunday: Community concert at Queen Elizabeth Park band rotunda from 1pm. Anyone wishing to participate should email: mastertonbrass@ gmail.com or check their Facebook page.

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Every minute counts to save a life Lucy Cooper

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With the initiative Restart a Heart Day celebrated around the world this month, Cheryl Watson, Wairarapa community liaison for Wellington Free Ambulance [WFA] is doubling down on her goal to “get as many automated external defibrillators [AED] out there as possible”. “We know statistically that every minute counts,” Watson said, “so for every minute that a person is not having timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation – CPR – their chance of survival reduces by 10 to 15 per cent. “If an AED is available, then it can actually increase the chance of survival up to 80 per cent. “That’s a massive difference.” There are currently 45 AEDs in public spaces and buildings throughout Wairarapa, with 28 of those installed this year. “We’ve just installed three out at Castlepoint, for example, in different locations and we’ve been slowly working our way out to those more remote areas including Whareama and Mount Bruce.” With the support of the Lloyd Morrison Foundation, Watson

ABOVE: Statistics for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest events, 2020/2021. Source: OHCA Aotearoa New Zealand, National Report 2021/22, www.resus.org.nz/ RIGHT: WFA delivers Heartbeat training for free across Wairarapa. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

helps deliver WFA’s Heartbeat CPR and AED training programme in Wairarapa, a free 90-minute course available to families, community groups, businesses and organisations. The course is designed to get people comfortable with delivering “good, timely CPR”, which can “basically help save a life”, particularly important in a large, rural region like Wairarapa where paramedics may have to cover large distances to reach a patient. Since January, Watson has trained more than 800

people and she’s noticed a positive relationship between delivering the Heartbeart training and the uptake of AEDs. “What tends to happen is people attend the training and see the value of investing in an AED.” Wairarapa Building Society [WBS] recently installed the first publicly accessible AED on Queen St in Masterton. “For us it was a nobrainer,” WBS chief executive John Healy said. “An AED is another backup to help save lives and so is important for the community.”

An external unit – which is publicly visible and accessible 24/7 – purchased from WFA costs $3765 [exclusive GST] and Watson has seen residents fundraise to purchase and install an AED after attending training. WFA will maintain freeof-charge AEDs purchased through them. “We replace the batteries and pads for free. And if they are used, we take them away to sanitise and we give the community a temporary loan of an AED while we’re doing that, so they’re not without one,” Watson said.

Teghan Mear, communications and engagement manager for the New Zealand Resuscitation Council, agrees the importance of AEDs in helping someone survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest [OHCA] cannot be understated. And while she acknowledges there may be nervousness around the use of AEDs, she stressed they are “really smart” machines and designed to be very easy to use. “If you know how to turn on a machine by pushing a button, you know how to use an AED,” Mear said.

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The boxes that house an AED are usually opened with a code, which is given by calling 111. “All you need to do is turn it on and it tells you what to do. There are pictures that tell you how to apply the pads and the AED verbally tells you to do CPR. “A lot of them have metronomes built in to help you have the right timing for doing the chest compressions. “Then [the AED] scans the body and tells you whether a shock is required or not. “So no one has to make that decision on whether they need to deliver a shock, the AED tells you to do that.” Statistics for out-ofhospital cardiac arrest [OHCA] events in New Zealand are sobering. About six people a day in Aotearoa will suffer an OHCA – more than 2000 a year. • For more information on free Heartbeat CPR and AED training, email cheryl.watson@ wfa.org.nz or visit www.wfa.org.nz/whatwe-do/heartbeat. To your nearest AED, visit www.aedlocations. co.nz/

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Iconic race captured in an new book

Lucy Cooper

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Castlepoint Racing Club’s [CRC] book celebrating 150 years of racing at Castlepoint Beach launched this month. Racing the Tide: 150 Years of Horse Racing at Castlepoint, written by Matt Philp with photography by Lottie Hedley, has been over two years in the making and supported by funding from Trust House, Eastern and Central Community Trust, Masterton District Council Creative Communities and Bryan and Carol Whitehead. Scott Whitehead, former president of CRC, is very happy with the ﬁnished product. It includes a foreword written by Bryan Whitehead, former patron of CRC and Scott’s father, and who died earlier this year. “There’s a little bit of emotion, actually, because of all the work that’s gone in. And I don’t think we could have done it much better,” Scott Whitehead said. The softcover book includes 160 photographs from across the years of racing at Castlepoint, an annual event traditionally held in March. The race is “purely dependent on the tides”, Whitehead said. “We’ve

Under starter’s orders at Castlepoint Beach races. PHOTOS/LOTTIE HEDLEY

A selection of images by Lottie Hedley in the book, Racing the Tide.

got to get a tide that’s suitable in March.” More recently, race day has been interrupted by other factors. “Covid beat us two

years ago,” Whitehead said, “and this year, there were rocks on the beach, so we couldn’t race then.” Photographer Lottie Hedley captured the more

recent images in the book and said the experience of photographing the annual race has been “incredible”. “Being a photographer

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Ten years in the southern shed Kevin Ball

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southern branch, now a well established part of the international organisation. Among them was the woman who contributed mightily to the Featherston shed’s formation and success, former South Wairarapa mayor and

current deputy chair of Wellington Regional Council, Adrienne Staples. Staples cut the cake marking the 10th anniversary. Midweek was on hand to share in the celebrations.

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Greytown Primary School held its annual Pet Day last week, turning the school grounds and playing ÿ elds into a veritable zoo. From pet rocks to chooks, loyal hounds to ˛ u˝ y rabbits [both kept well away from the cats] and rodents to pot plants, the students bought it all. The sausage sizzle and cake stall were appreciated by parents, caregivers and students, not to mention by some of the dogs. While every pet was a winner in the eyes of their young owners, a few lucky furry, woolly and feathered friends took home the top rosettes.

Mya [10] and her 13-year-old horse, Jazz. PHOTOS/LUCY COOPER

Annabel and her westie, Louis, sna˜ ed second prize.

Vet Richard had a hard judging job on his hands in the dog section.

It was a stunning spring day in Greytown.

Neveah, Maddy, Flo and Ellie were amazed when Tealy the hen won second place.

Even the scarecrows got into the spirit.

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Health day for Pasifika and Māori women Doors will be open for walk-ins, during a wellness day for Pasifika and Māori women in Masterton this Saturday. The free clinic – Atawahitia te Whare Tanagata – at the offices of the Pasifika o Wairarapa Trust, will offer cervical screening, HPV selftesting, immunisations, blood pressure checks and other health services. Mental health support provider Yellow Brick Road will have a presence and there will be “pampering” treatments to aid relaxation, Pasifika o Wairarapa Trust health navigator Iliana Sabutu said. “Many women are too shy to attend health appointments at hospitals, or medical centres,” she said. “It can be for cultural reasons, or perhaps there is a language barrier.” Registered nurses and translators will be on site to welcome women into the relaxed space, while children’s activities and kai will be available, to assist with childcare and provide a caring environment for whānau.

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Pasifika o Wairarapa Trust health navigator Iliana Sabutu hopes women will join her for the wellness day. PHOTOS/JULIA MAHONY

The day is being organised by the trust, along with Tū Ora Compass Health and Whaiora. The Pasifika o Wairarapa Trust collaborates with community and government organisations to support Pasifika families through welfare and financial issues. It was set up as a stand-alone charitable trust after covid-19, as a one-stop space for Pasifika leaders and families to congregate,

coordinate support, or seek support. The trust has four staff led by general manager Luther Toloa. Its services encompass care for the elderly and education support for young people. The trust also offers support to Pacific people working here on forestry and horticulture seasonal job schemes. Upcoming events promoted by the trust include a MoneyMates workshop on November 2

and a Pasifika Family Walk on November 16, as part of the Wairarapa Walking Festival. • Pasifika and Māori Women’s Wellness Day, 23 Intermediate St, Masterton on Saturday, October 28 from 8am-3pm. Walk-ins welcome and transport available. To book or for more information call 022 0130882 or 021 496923, or email: manesa@tuora.org.nz.

This magnificent spring rainbow was captured by Jaz O’Connor above her property at Mikimiki in early October.

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Mikimiki resident and Times-Age features writer Marlene Ditchfield is great mates with her young neighbour, Kenzie O’Connor [7]. They have been practising what costume to wear to scare the neighbourhood at Halloween. Hard to choose really both look pretty frightening! PHOTOS/ JAZ O’CONNOR

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Japanese visitor welcomed Aratoi is pleased to host Taeko Ogawa, a contemporary artist and calligrapher from Hiroshima, Japan. She will have her work on display on the foyer wall and will, in collaboration with South Wairarapa cellist Caitlin Morris, be demonstrating her artform at Aratoi at midday on Thursday, October 26, in the main gallery. Ogawa was born in Kyoto, Japan, in 1951 and studied calligraphy from childhood. In 1973 she graduated from art school at Kyoto University but rejected the constraints of traditional calligraphy in favour of a more experimental approach. Since then, she has focused on exploring the expressive potential of calligraphy within a contemporary art context. Ogawa, based in Tsuda village, in the Hiroshima prefecture, exhibits widely, exploring themes

The wind of Hiroshima goes to the world with the spirit of peace, October 2020, ink and acrylic on paper. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

of peace. She met many hibakusha [survivors of the atomic bombings] when she was working as a teacher in Hiroshima. “They were in their 40s and 50s learning to read and write,” she said. “Some of them were not even able to write their own names because they were deprived of education during

and after the war and bombing. They lost all their family and survived by polishing shoes and selling cigarettes.” On August 6 and 9, 1945, the United States detonated two atomic bombs over the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki respectively. The bombings killed from 129,000 to 226,000

people, most of whom were civilians, and remains the only nuclear weapons used in armed conflict. “They shared their horrific experience and life stories from childhood with me. I decided that I must not just write words as calligrapher but write words to send message of peace to Japan and the

Santa all set for Greytown Marlee Partridge It has been confirmed that the Christmas parade will make a welcome return to Greytown’s streets this December. It’s been two years since the town hosted the event, and local Wayne Terry was determined to ensure the hiatus didn’t continue – in part because his nine-year-old daughter Lilly volunteered him for the job. The parade – which is to be held on Saturday, December 16, starting at 1.30pm – will take a different route from previous years, as State

Highway 2 has been ruled out. Instead, participants will congregate on East St at the junction that meets Jellicoe St before moving down East St to finish at the Greytown Rugby Club to join with the Carols at Cobblestones event. Traffic control is one of the biggest costs associated with organising the parade, Terry said, but the Greytown Community Board Trust has come to the party. The parade’s primary aim is to bring back the magic of Christmas for children, and Terry said he hoped people would

A Christmas parade is returning to Greytown this year. PHOTO/FILE

show up with “lots of colour, lots of noise, and have lots of fun”. To avoid the event being seen as a cynical

PR exercise, businesses participating in the parade have been asked not to try to use it for this purpose. Terry said the support

world.” Ogawa said. In a local context, she worked with Robin White in 2019. White’s images of domestic interiors are overlaid with Ogawa’s calligraphic brushstrokes. “I am extremely pleased that unexpectedly meeting Robin White has led me to meeting people in New Zealand who are also praying for peace, and to bring message of peace from Hiroshima.” After Ogawa’s exhibition is the biennial Lion’s Peace Posters selection. For over three decades, the Lions have been sponsoring the International Peace Poster competition. Creating peace posters gives children everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire the world through art and creativity. • Demonstration by Taeko Ogawa, Thursday, October 26, midday at Aratoi. Free and all welcome.

he’d received from the community is amazing and More FM’s Brent Gare has helped spread the word on air. Westpac Life Flight has also got involved, and Greytown Menz Shed will be delivering Santa’s sleigh. There will be no entry fee for parade floats, and Terry hopes the event can bring all the clubs, schools, churches, and associations together, although the number of floats may be capped if it gets too out of hand. Terry has years of experience organising events both in New Zealand and England, and has also worked in the West End, London’s live entertainment mecca.

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Lifestyle Wairarapa Midweek

Midweek Musings

Tim Nelson

L i f est yle

I have just learned about the Library of Celcus, built by Gaius Julius Aquila in around 113AD. The library was a beautiful building, adorned with statues of gods dedicated to knowledge, excellence, intelligence and wisdom. It was open to everyone as a therapeutic centre for learning. Looking at a picture of the ancient ruins of the Library of Celcus, it’s easy to imagine how grand it would have been in its prime. Although the libraries in many of our towns and cities have nowhere near the grandeur of the Library of Celcus, there is one thing they do have in common, this being they can all be a therapeutic centre for learning. The most humble library in any town will contain wisdom and ideas that would take a lifetime to learn, with ideas from philosophy to plumbing, from beekeeping to basketball … any topic at

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all. And what’s not on site can usually be obtained from another library, or the library will order it in to add to its own stock. Libraries are true social equalisers; they don’t discriminate, serving all who want the resources for their own therapeutic learning.

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It’s not how much you give

Research done at Harvard University looked at the benefits of giving. The research centred on two groups, with one group given $5 to either keep or give away, and the other who were given $20 to keep or give away. What the research found was that those who gave the money away were significantly happier with their choice than those who kept or spent the money on themselves. A more significant finding was that there was no difference in the level of happiness between those who gave

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away $5 and those who gave away $20. It may seem that if we don’t have much we can’t do much. However, the experiment I have shared above demonstrates that if we do what we can with what we have we can both help others and help ourselves. We see philanthropists who [apparently] give millions of dollars to causes and foundations. This could make us think the little we can do is almost

pointless. This isn’t true, we can all contribute; it could be buying one extra can of food in a weekly shop to add to the food bank bin as you leave the store. These contributions will add up and help others in our own communities. We also need to look beyond financial contributions. The giving of time is just as important and there are so many ways we can volunteer in our communities. Not only will our volunteering help

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those we are supporting, it will also give us a sense of purpose in our own lives, once again showing how generosity can be so beneficial to both the recipient and the giver.

Access and use new learning

Reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s new book Be Useful has unearthed a huge amount of excellent advice I will be sharing in posts to come. It really is a privilege to have access to the wisdom of a person

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who has achieved many great things, with all that’s required by those who want it is to pay a few dollars to buy his book, or even get a copy for free from a library. Schwarzenegger is a very curious person who loves to acquire knowledge and learn new things. He prides himself on his willingness to ask questions when he doesn’t understand something, or sees something he would like to find out about. Throughout his career this has opened numerous doors and opportunities

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It will be difficult

One of the reasons why so many projects and plans fail is because we underestimate how difficult it will be to achieve them. When we start out we are overly optimistic, looking only at best-case scenarios, unestimating budgets and timeframes, and not thinking about likely that we will face. The truth is that for almost everything worthwhile we want to achieve there will be challenges, complexity and difficulties. However, if we anticipate them, then we’ll have a strategy to overcome them if and when they happen, as opposed to giving up, increasing budgets or pushing out timeframes. The truly wise know things will be hard. This is

When I was at the gym I took the time to stop and reflect on what I could see around me at 5.30pm on a Tuesday evening. The place was packed with people who were there to make themselves physically better. Taking it a step further, the ancient Greeks had a belief that a healthy body led to a healthy mind, with discussions around topics like philosophy in ancient Greece often taking place in gymnasiums. To me there is no doubt my love of exercise and being physically fit has been hugely beneficial on my life. Through the toughest of times exercise has always grounded me, giving a sense everything will be all right because in one area at least, I am in control, doing what I know is so beneficial. • Tim Nelson is principal of Lakeview School and author of the book Small Steps for a happy and purposeful life. He endeavours to learn something new every day by reading books, listening to podcasts, and engaging with a wide range of other content.

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I attended a philosophy class. It’s the first one I have attended for quite some time for several reasons, primarily because I was overseas on a sabbatical. I love the class, it’s interesting, the people are great, and it comes with no real pressure. As part of the session this evenibg our tutor Nick spoke about the things we can take responsibility for to make us happier. This idea is an interesting one, as well as being empowering, as it suggests that to at least some extent we have control over how we feel. Nick’s suggestions are to: Practice mindfulness Eat healthy food Exercise

I loved what Nick had to share, as it confirms my own beliefs. I have been doing all of these things for some time and they really do work. My experience is that the most important time to do them is when we’re not feeling great; it will be harder to do so, but the rewards will make your effort worth it. Another thing I would add is being in the company of people you like. In this regard I take responsibility by attending my philosophy class.

why they accomplish goals and meet expectations. Taking a more realistic approach doesn’t mean we are less ambitious, rather, it means we’ll be far more likely to achieve what we set out to do.

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I heard a really interesting interview in which a life coach shared how she took steps to live a more satisfying life after being in a rut after a significant life change. The coach found she was simply just going through the motions, living life in survival mode. Each day was the same and she found she had little to look forward to, while at the same time she wasn’t developing new happy memories. One day she had an epiphany, this being that she needed to start doing the things she knew would bring her joy. They didn’t have to be big ticket items, they could be as simple as a warm, candle-lit bath, or catching up with a friend for a cup of coffee. The important thing was that she needed to schedule

these moments in and do them. The coach suggested in the interview a good starting point in this process is to sit down and list five things to do to spark joy. Once the five have been brainstormed, the next step is to choose three then schedule the three activities in to enjoy the experience as soon as they can realistically be done. Life should be full of small pleasures. These are the things that add joy to our day, to look forward to with happy anticipation, and to look back upon with fondness.

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for him which he wouldn’t have had if he had remained quiet, fearing feeling a little silly by not knowing something. The truth is, that the true fool is the person who sits back not knowing, but is too afraid to ask the question. Schwarzenegger has a key follow-up to finding out about things by asking questions, this being to use the new information when and how he can. Knowing something is fine, but it won’t lead to anything unless tangible action is taken.

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MASTERTON MONTHLY WRAP

OCTOBER 2023

What’s in a name?... something for all ratepayers It may be a bit of a mouthful, but Masterton District Council’s Revenue and Financing Policy Review will impact every ratepayer in the district. This process is often called a rating review, but it incorporates all sources of funding. The policy sets out how the Council funds the services it provides, and then how the ratepayer share is divided up.

“These changes will affect all ratepayers and I encourage everyone to have their say.” In deciding how to fund its services, the Council must consider:

It’s not a review of how much money is spent on what – that will be part of the Long-Term Plan consultation in the first part of next year.

y what community outcomes an activity primarily contributes to

Consultation on the new draft Revenue and Financing Policy is now open, with a number of proposed changes to the way the funding pie is divided:

y the period of time in which benefits are expected to occur

y maximising user fees, where this is achievable y changing the way costs are shared for things like the Christmas Parade, Cultural Festival, support for residents’ associations, and grants to community groups

Consultation closes 4pm Monday 20 November

“Now we want the community’s views on whether they think the proposed changes to the policy would create a fairer way to determine who pays what.

y which individuals or groups benefit

y the impact of the allocation on the current and future well-being of the community.

y increasing the rural share of costs for repairs to rural roads damaged by storms

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y changing the make-up of charges for water and wastewater services for urban ratepayers.

A webinar providing information on the Policy review will be held on Microsoft Teams at 6pm on Wednesday 8 November.

Mayor Gary Caffell said elected members of the Council had worked hard reviewing the current policy and finalising proposals to change it.

To register to attend, and submit questions, email: clairej@mstn.govt.nz

Masterton District Council will once again be making Park Island in the Lake of Remembrance a fun zone for Halloween, including a high-scare zombie zone, and low-scare Halloween zone, roaming Halloween characters, and spot prizes for best outfits. There’ll also be a HalloWings spot for Instagram photo opportunities. Halloween Island will be open from 4-7pm, and from 4.30-6.30pm Coronation Hall will be transformed, with the help of sponsorship from Wai Techs, into the Wai Techs Haunted House with spooky characters from the Wairarapa College drama department.

Hallowhere? Halloween Island Hallowatch

The intention is to make the house a fun space for all ages, with an age limit of 10 for unaccompanied visitors. All that scary stuff will no doubt build appetites, and a range of food trucks serving delicious snacks will be in action in the green space next to the Kids Own playground.

Submissions open on Proposed Wairarapa Combined District Plan The Proposed Wairarapa Combined District Plan is now open for public submissions. A District Plan sets out rules for land use and subdivision in Wairarapa. It must provide for growth balanced against a community’s desired environmental outcomes. It sets out what activities people can do and what activities need resource consent. Submissions on the plan are open until 19 December.

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After this, submissions will be summarised and notified for further submissions. Hearings will be held and the hearings panel will make decisions on the submissions. These decisions may be appealed to the Environment Court.

Council Planning staff will be available to discuss the Proposed Plan at drop-in sessions at Waiata House, 27 Lincoln Road on the following days:

The Proposed District Plan, including maps, is made available on the website: www.wairarapaplan.co.nz

10am-1pm Saturday 4 November

It is also accessible through the websites of Masterton, Carterton, and South Wairarapa district councils. The Plan is also available to view at Masterton District Library and council offices at 161 Queen Street and 27-29 Lincoln Road. Submissions can be made online, by email, or by post.

Hallowhere? Halloween Island Hallowatch

Calling all ghosts and ghouls – Halloween Island is returning to Queen Elizabeth Park for Tuesday 31 October, with the frightful addition of a haunted house for the first time this year.

y the costs and benefits of a service, including consequences of funding the service separately to other services

y changing the allocation of roading costs between urban and rural ratepayers

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y the extent to which actions or inaction of individuals or groups contribute to the need for a service

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As dusk descends, HalloWatch will see the 1920 silent movie horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari screen at 7pm in the Wesley Wing, Aratoi Museum of Art and History. The Goethe-Institut New Zealand has provided the film for the free screening but booking is essential by emailing: events@mstn.govt.nz. Doors open at 6.45pm.

Hallowhere? Halloween Island Hallowatch

For trick-or-treaters, the Council is also producing its HalloWhere? map of friendly addresses. The map will be posted on the council website in the days before Halloween, and printed copies will be available at Halloween Island.

Applications are now open for Peter Laing Memorial Trust grants for people who intend to follow a practical farming career. Grants can be used to pay for practical training or specialist equipment. Applicants must be a resident in Wairarapa or have strong links with the region, and: y a focus on pastoral farming with a planned career path y a strong desire to expand their knowledge and interest in agriculture The Peter Laing Memorial Trust Grant Round 2024 closes at 4pm on Friday 10 November. Application forms are available on the Council website, or at the Council’s offices at 161 Queen Street and 27 Lincoln Road, and Masterton District Library, 54 Queen Street.

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

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

Opportunity for Public Comment

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

What’s On Today - Wednesday 25 October 3pm Council meeting Tuesday 31 October 4pm Halloween Island, Hallowhere? 7pm HalloWatch Friday 10 November 4pm Peter Laing Memorial Trust grant applications close Wednesday 15 November 3pm Audit and Risk Committee meeting Monday 20 November 4pm Rating Review Consultation closes

The Council’s Manager Community Facilities and Activities Corin Haines said the aim was to make Halloween a fun time for people of all ages.

Wednesday 22 November 3pm Infrastructure and Services Committee meeting

“Halloween Island has been a very popular haunt in recent years and we’re dead grateful for the generous support of Wai Techs that is making our new haunted house possible.

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“We’ve got something for all appetites, literally and figuratively!”

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Four short New Zealand films, each with “a local connection”, will be screened at Circus Cinema in Martinborough this month as part of Wairarapa Film Festival’s spring programme. Each short will be introduced by guest speakers associated with the film. “The speakers are an amazing collection of directors, producers, scriptwriters and actors,” event organiser Jane Ross said. The matinee event on Saturday, October 28, features films by Martinborough-based filmmaker Celia Jaspers and Wairarapa-based Derek Sims, both of whom have entered the 48Hours film challenge in the past and who will be at the event. “48Hours is often the way that New Zealand filmmakers get their first experience. Celia Jaspers entered the 48Hours competition with her first short film, Homeschool in 2020 and she won Best Family Film,” Ross said. “This win gave her the confidence to go on to make the award-winning short film, Milk, which was shot entirely on location in

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A frame from the horror classic, The Cabinet of Dr Caligari.

Martinborough. “So, it will be really great for anyone who’s emerging, up and coming, and aspiring to enter the screen industry to actually be able to talk to Derek and Celia about their experiences.” The films Ross has chosen for the event are the critically acclaimed A Girl Called Elvis, Celia Jaspers’ latest film, The Polycees, Victoria

University’s Follow the Light – which will be introduced by local academic and actor David O’Donnell – and Derek Sims’ horror-comedy, The Reapers. Fans of horror have a treat in store this Halloween, with a special free screening of the German silent classic The Cabinet of Dr Caligari at Aratoi’s Wesley Wing this month.

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The screening is a collaboration between Masterton District Council, Film Talks and the Goethe-Institut New Zealand, which advocates for understanding between Germany and the world through cultural events and exchange. The black and white film tells the story of the mysterious Dr Caligari [played by Werner Krauss], who arrives in a

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rural German village with his companion Cesare [Conrad Veidt], a man in an eternal state of sleep who can be ordered to perform his master’s commands. A series of gruesome murders leads some to believe that the doctor and his strange ‘assistant’ may be to blame. “It was made in 1920 and still gets included in film festivals around the world,” said Ross, who is director of Film Talks. “It’s a film of historical and cultural significance. And so it’s really lovely to be able to present that in an art gallery.” The Wesley Wing can accommodate up to 100 people and Ross recommends people reserve seats for the screening on Tuesday, October 31, in advance. • The Wairarapa Film Festival spring programme is on Saturday, October 28 and starts at 2pm. Tickets online at www. circus.net.nz/The Cabinet of Dr Caligari screens at the Wesley Wing, Aratoi Museum on Tuesday, October 31. Doors open at 6.45pm for a 7pm start. Reservations email: events@mstn.govt.nz

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diabetes action month Laying bare the facts about diabetes November is National Diabetes Month. The month is dedicated to bringing attention to diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which the body either stops making good use of the insulin it produces or stops making insulin altogether. Without adequate treatment and management, it can damage the body and cause organ failure.

requires constant management including multiple daily injections or an insulin pump. More than 90 percent have Type 2, which can be managed through an active and healthy lifestyle.

About 293,000 New Zealanders live with diabetes. Nearly 10 percent of these have Type 1 diabetes, which has no cure and

DIABETES WAIRARAPA PRESENTS

November 2023

World Diabetes Day & Do Blue Day Tuesday 14 November 2023 is World Diabetes Day. It is also Do Blue Day – the day on which New Zealand schools help to raise awareness and support the 4,000 or so young New Zealanders who have Type 1 diabetes. Schools can register here www.diabetes. org.nz/do-blue-day. Any money raised in Wairarapa will stay in the district, directly supporting young people living with Type 1 diabetes and their families. This year’s World Diabetes Day also marks 100 years since scientists Frederick Banting and John Macleod were awarded the 1923 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in recognition of the discovery of insulin.

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Diabetes Wairarapa Annual Event Saturday 18 November 2023 at Club Carterton. Doors open at 10.15am and tickets are $20 pp. Lindsay McTavish from HypoPak will talk about this rapid-acting and life-saving glucose. Comedian Tom Sainsbury will provide the entertainment and Club Carterton will produce lunch. The famous singer Ray Woolf will give insights about diabetes based on his own experiences of living with the disease.

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Francesca’s story Francesca learned she had Type 1 diabetes when she was aged only ÿ ve years old. Symptoms included an unquenchable thirst which made her take endless bathroom breaks, along with a lack of hunger, which resulted in weight loss. Luckily, Francesca’s mother is a nurse, and her father knows the signs of diabetes, having observed them in other family members. They were quick to get treatment for their daughter. “My body can’t convert carbohydrates or glucose (blood sugar) into energy because my pancreas doesn’t produce insulin,” Francesca says. Insulin is the key to storing and using blood sugar. Aged 22 now, Francesca is completely on top of

her diabetes, and modern technology helps. As a child, however, she needed to regularly prick her ÿ nger to test her blood glucose levels (BGLs), inject basal (long-acting) insulin every morning and every night, and inject herself with rapid acting insulin at every meal. “In those days, the ends of all my ÿ ngers were callused,” Francesca says,” and there were little holes all over the calluses.” She had a teacher aide at school until age 12 who “came in every morning tea and lunch time. She’d check and calculate my sugars with me, help with the ÿ nger pricking, and oversee me injecting insulin.” Insulin is a tricky beast. Sometimes Francesca can have too much but at other times, she doesn’t have enough. When she was a child and she had too much insulin, (when she was

“crashing”) she’d bring her BGL levels up by eating jellybeans and drinking fruit juice. If she had too many carbohydrates and not enough insulin, she’d inject. Today, Francesca always wears a T:Slim Pump on her body, unless she’s going into water, and the pump feeds insulin whenever her Dexcom tells it to. The Dexcom is a little device taped under her arm which reads her BGLs and regularly communicates with the pump.

“Together, these devices operate instead of a pancreas,” she says. “But pricking and syringes are always there as a failsafe backup.” Francesca can remember resenting diabetes when she was very young. Now, she just gets on with it. What’s her advice to young people with diabetes? “Learn what to do in di˛ erent situations,” she says, “and then just do it. If things happen, and they will, know what to do.”

Being alert for signs of Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes About 250,000 people in New Zealand have been diagnosed with diabetes – most of them with Type 2 diabetes which relates to lifestyle factors – and that number is rising. Diabetes New Zealand estimates that one in four New Zealanders also live with pre-diabetes symptoms but are undiagnosed. These symptoms include:  Fatigue.  Blurred vision.

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 Increased thirst.  Frequent urination.  Skin changes such as an unexplained rash, dry patches of skin, yellow patches around the eyelids, and skin tags. Pre-diabetes is also known as impaired glucose tolerance. This occurs when the glucose in your blood is higher than normal, but not high enough to be called diabetes. But be

warned, pre-diabetes often leads to Type 2 diabetes. The good news is that we can prevent or delay pre-diabetes from turning into Type 2 diabetes with two proven lifestyle changes: by changing the amount and type of food we eat and by increasing our physical activity so that we do about 30 minutes every day. We’re advised to drink plenty of water (which helps to ˜ ush out excess fats), and to choose

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foods that are high in ÿ bre but low in sugar, saturated fats, and salt. Foods and drinks to avoid consuming:  Fruit juices and drinks sweetened with sugar.  Simple carbs such as pasta, white breads, and white rice.  Fatty foods such as potato chips, fatty meats, and deep-fried foods.

 Sweets. Pastries. Cookies. Cake. Candy. Pies. Doughnuts. Breakfast cereals with added sugar. For more information about healthy food choices, read the ‘Diabetes and healthy food choices’ pamphlet put out by Diabetes New Zealand. It can be found in digital form here: www.diabetes.org.nz/ pamphlet-ordering.

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Things consumers should know WAIRARAPA

What is layby?

Layby is a popular way to buy goods when you can’t afford to pay the full price straight away. Your goods are kept at the shop until the whole price, or a specific part of it, has been paid off and no interest is added to the price. You agree to pay for your purchases in three or more instalments, or in two or more instalments if the agreement states it is a layby sales agreement. Any deposit you pay will be an instalment. The seller must hold the goods for you unless you do not make payments as agreed. The price of goods held on layby cannot be increased if new stock comes into the store at a higher price. Any sale that matches this description or type is a layby sale.

Entering into a layby sale

You and the seller agree on the terms of the layby. The contents of the layby agreement must  Set out a clear description

of the goods  State the total price payable  Include a summary of your right to cancel  Include information on whether a cancellation charge applies and, if one applies, the amount of the cancellation charge or a clear description of how it is calculated  Set out the seller’s name, street address, telephone number and email address The layby agreement itself must be:  In writing  Set out in plain language  Understandable to read  Presented clearly  Given to you  Dated

Cancelling a layby

You can cancel a layby before you have ﬁnished paying for it or before you take the goods. In this case you can let the seller know by calling at the shop, writing a letter or sending an email. You do not have to give a reason for cancelling just as long as you make it clear that you are cancelling.

Cancelling if goods are damaged, lost or stolen

If the goods are damaged, lost or stolen while on layby, you have the right to

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cancel the layby, or ask the seller to either compensate you for damage to the goods, or reach an agreement with you that the goods will be replaced.

If the seller cancels

The seller can cancel your layby if you breach an important part of the agreement:  If you do not make all the payments under the layby agreement  The goods under the agreement are no longer available and no satisfactory substitute goods can be found  The seller stops

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trading (but not due to bankruptcy, receivership, liquidation, or voluntary administration). The seller should tell you that they are cancelling your layby in writing or in person. The seller must immediately repay you all the money you have paid under the agreement, less any cancellation charge that is payable. However, a seller cannot charge you a cancellation fee if the supplier itself breached the agreement, eg if the seller held the wrong goods for you under the agreement.

Will I get my money refunded?

If you are cancelling and the agreement includes a cancellation charge, the seller is entitled to impose this charge [that is, keep some of your money] to cover reasonable costs that directly arise from the agreement, including:  Storing and insuring goods during the agreement  Loss of value of the goods between when the agreement started and was cancelled  Reasonable administration costs, such as o˜ ce expenses, salaries or wages, that are directly related to the agreement

The Consumer Guarantees Act sets out your rights if the goods you have bought on layby are faulty. The act covers personal, domestic or household goods. There are a few more situations regarding layby, such as the owner going bankrupt, in liquidation or receivership or the store has been sold. • In the case of being in an unusual situation and are unsure of how to proceed you can get in touch with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment – Phone 0508 426 678 or go online to www. consumerprotection. govt.nz

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Wairarapa Midweek

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WAIRARAPA

A&P

SHOW

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27-29 OCTOBER 2023 WAIRARAPA FRIDAY NIGHT 27 OCTOBER -FREE ENTRY- 5PM UNTIL LATE | SATURDAY 28 & SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 9AM-4PM

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HON. Ron Mark, Mayor of Carterton

A&P Shows (organised by Agricultural & Pastoral associations) have a remarkable history both nationally and in Wairarapa. While the idea of the shows was originally imported from Britain, they have come to re˜ ect the uniqueness of rural New Zealand. “Wairarapa’s ÿ rst show was held in 1877,” says Melvin. “Although the committee was formed in Carterton, that ÿ rst show was held in Masterton. It wasn’t until the next year that grounds were purchased in Belvedere Road, Carterton as the HQ for the A&P Show.”

2023

GATE 2

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“On behalf of the Wairarapa A&P Show committee, I welcome you to our 144TH A&P Show,” Melvin Pike says. “The show just keeps getting better, and local retailers have told me that the A&P Show weekend is almost as busy for them as the days just before Christmas.”

At ÿ rst, A&P shows focused on competitions for farm animals and crops, designed to demonstrate excellence and good breeding. They’ve since developed to include other competitions and attractions. There’s horse riding, shearing, wood chopping, farm machinery on display, domestic crafts, children’s artworks, sideshows, and all sorts of entertainment. “The equestrian events are a big draw,” Melvin says. “The horses go from show to show to gain points towards awards from Equestrian Sports New Zealand. These are serious

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Wairarapa’s A&P Show in 2023 is going to be a great weekend. “Wairarapa is a great destination, and the show is a drawcard for visitors. I’d like to congratulate all those who work tirelessly to make the show a possibility.”

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“The show celebrates a rural lifestyle that is the backbone of the Wairarapa district,” Mark says. “And it reminds locals and visitors alike just who we are and what makes us tick.”

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competitors, and we get entries for horses from all over the country.”

We can’t thank our volunteers and our extraordinary sponsors enough.”

Today, the A&P Showgrounds sit on a superb 85 acres in Clareville. The stadium, cattle pavilion and so much more have all been built by volunteer labour. Melvin says, “the people who get involved are those who make the show a success.

With up to 500 horses and their attendant humans, people camping out on the grounds, visitors and entrants from all over the country, and huge local support, Wairarapa is going to be busy on the 27 to the 29 of October this year.

“Whether you’re popping in for a picnic lunch, or to view the exhibits and the competitions on both days, there’s something for everyone,” Melvin says. Thousands of people are expected to converge each day on the Clareville showgrounds this year, and the committee has come up with clever ways to improve tra˛ c management

and the ˜ ow of entry into the grounds too. The A&P Show committee is always looking for new volunteers and new members. If you’d like to ÿ nd out more, go to www.wairarapashow.co.nz and send o° an email.

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WAIRARAPA A&PSHOW FRIDAY NIGHT 27 OCTOBER -FREE ENTRY- 5PM UNTIL LATE | SATURDAY 28 & SUNDAY 29 OCTOBER 9AM-4PM

WAIRARAPA A&P PROGRAMME 2023 Saturday 28 Oct Sunday 29 Oct Friday 27 Oct MORNING 7am

Trade Sites can start setting up.

8.30am Equestrian events start.

OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY & SUNDAY FROM 9AM Pets corner, poultry display, Fonterra train, vintage machinery, home industry exhibits in the Stadium, children’s art (over 900 pieces) in the Tom Bubb room.

AFTERNOON 2pm

4pm

Home industry cooking and garden entries to be taken to the Stadium ready for judging. Stadium closed for judging of home industry entries.

MORNING

7.30am Dog trials start behind the bar and food court. 8.30am Equestrian events resume. 9am

EVENING

5.30pm Top Team competition for schools. 6pm

Local bands play, and Mahons Side Show opens.

Exhibition of the home industries reopens in the Stadium.

MORNING

7.30am Dog trials resume. 8.30am Equestrian events resume.

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Shearing demonstration starts. Mahons Side Show opens. Sheep racing starts and is on every two hours.

Black and coloured sheep display starts.

10.30am Magician (children’s entertainment).

Lawn mower racing starts.

Spinners at shearing demonstration.

Sheep racing starts and is on every two hours.

FUN

AT THE WAIRARAPA A & P FRIDAY NIGHT SHOW

10.00am Wood chopping starts.

9.30am Sheep judging begins. Mahons Side Show opens.

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9.30am Beef cattle judging begins.

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11am

Calf club judging commences.

11.30am Pet lamb judging commences.

Wood chopping starts. 10.30am Magician (children’s entertainment).

AFTERNOON

12.30pm Magician (children’s entertainment).

AFTERNOON 12.30pm Magician (children’s entertainment). 1pm

Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band.

2pm

Magician (children’s entertainment).

1pm

Pet dog competition.

2pm

Magician (children’s entertainment).

3pm

Scavenger hunt prizes drawn.

WAIRARAPA A & P SHOW FRIDAY 27 – SUNDAY 29 OCT

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Proudly supported by Cycling Tom and the Wairarapa Times-Age, the great scavenger hunt challenge takes place during the A&P Show from 28 to 29 of October.

Masterton premises near Harvey Norman. Three lucky children will be drawn from three categories of participating children:

Clip out this scavenger hunt map and entry form or pick one up from your school, then follow the discovery trail around the A&P showgrounds.

 Ages three to six years.

With free entry and entertainment and fun galore, Friday night at the A&P Show will be a blast.

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Thousands of children will be there for the Top Team events out on the turf and starting up at 5.30pm. There’ll be sack races, spoon races, dribbling the ball and much more. There are prizes to be won, too, which are kindly sponsored by Mahons Amusements.

The group does covers of rock from the 1970s to today, as well as some original songs. Are you ready to rock to Queen, Metallica, Blondie, Guns n Roses? The showgrounds are going to go o˛ .

Collect a letter from each of the seven sites marked with a special scavenger hunt ˜ ag and assemble the letters to make two words. Place the words on your completed form and then hand it in at the Children’s Art area of the showgrounds. Children completing the challenge are rewarded with a free sideshow ride, a drink, and a punnet of hot chips.

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Entries will also go in the draw to win either a scooter or a bike, supplied by Cycling Tom from its new Solway,

 Ages seven to nine years.  Ages 10 to 13 years. In addition, $500 will be donated to the school with the most entries, based on the size of their school roll. You will also want to check out the new range of bikes at Cycling Tom now that it has re-located, expanded, and diversiÿ ed. Cycling Tom has turned into a cycling hub where you can test out the bikes, have a co˛ ee and a cake, and leave your car parked for as long as you need while you hire a bike and take a tour. The store hires out gravel, road, mountain, and e-bikes, and o˛ ers cycling tour packages, guided or non-guided.

From 6pm, Mahons Amusements’ Side Show is open for business along with the food carts selling all our favourites. A hotdog on a stick, a scoop of hot chips, and a lick of candy˜ oss is all any of us will need for tea that night. The Side Show is open all weekend, starting up again at 10am on Saturday and also Sunday. From 6.30pm on Friday night, you’ll be dancing the night away to live music from three Wairarapa College bands: Dragon˜ y (Year 13s), Captivated (Year 12s), and Rampage (Year 10). This summer is the ÿ nal season for the band Dragon˜ y, after playing together for seven years. They’re all heading o˛ in a few months to di˛ erent universities and careers. The band has just recorded a

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The group comprises Elle Corlett (base guitarist), Katie Harris and Jade Bradnock (both on guitar and vocals), Mitchell Wiramanaden (lead guitarist and WaiCol head boy this year), and drummer James Tortoza. For ÿ ve of the seven years the band’s been together, Mitchell’s father (and WaiCol science and physics teacher) Hansel Wiramanaden has been its agent. “My role is simply to get them into gigs, fairs, and fundraisers – Mauriceville, Gladstone, Martinborough, Carterton’s Christmas Parade, the Scarecrow festival, the 40-hour famine concert – they’ve done the lot.” Hansel Wiramanaden is also the agent for WaiCol bands Captivated and Rampage. Captivated is composed of drummer Chester Thawley, lead singer and rhythm guitarist Rebekah Brown, bass guitarist Nikhil Satya and lead guitarist Daniel Hansen-Long. This band

won the Regional Smoke-Free Rock Quest in 2022 with its renditions of pop songs in a rock style as well as its originals. Rampage, composed of Lucas Stoneley (lead guitarist and vocalist), Conor McEwen (base

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guitar), Liam MacArthur and Stephen Price (both on rhythm guitar), and Kyus Sanders (drums), is “our group of young metallers,” Hansel says. Classic 1980s metal is on the cards including Ozzy Osbourne and

Metallica. The band came second in the 2023 Regional Smoke-Free Song Quest. Friday night is an opportunity to let your hair down and go nuts!

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Wayne R. Heath will be at this year’s A&P Show - all weekend - entertaining us with his country rock style. He’s got a vast musical repertoire including “country, M˜ori songs, and all the tunes that kids and adults know and can sing along too,” Wayne says. He’s got more than 600 songs ready to go.

“Both locals and outof-towners are turning out in droves this year for three full-on days of equestrian events,” says Brent Robertson, who oversees the equestrian events for Wairarapa’s A&P Show.

He’s also a talented entertainer, interspersing his song list with requests from the audience and ‘spruiking’, jollying the audience along and making them laugh.

years coming and going from Nashville, mixing in the same circles as Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and the like.

These days, Wayne only sings covers, but he has written and recorded his own music in the past and has had success with his CDs.

From Nashville to New Zealand, from Johnny Cash to Prince Tui Teka, Wayne is NZ's number one country music tribute act. Don’t forget to request Dave Dobbyn’s Welcome Home and Bob Dylan/Ketch Secor’s Wagon Wheel.

Now residing with his wife in Masterton, Wayne R. Heath’s CD’s, recordings, unique voice, and sense of humour have him constantly in demand across NZ and overseas. Back in the day, however, he spent

Ride on The Eket˜huna Lawn Mower Racing Club, founded in 2017, began as a way of raising money for worthy causes and helping out in the community. The Club has grown to around 30 members of all ages. It races socially on the 2nd Sunday of each month at its home track in Eket˜huna. The mowers are all custombuilt racing machines, some of which are capable of up to

70kmh on the track. Mower racing is a great way to be a petrol head and have some light-hearted fun. Eket˜huna’s Lawn Mower Racing Club will be out and about and putting its wheels in motion at the A&P Show on Saturday morning. If mower racing interests you, check out their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ groups/ekemowerracing.

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“We’re praying for good weather,” Brent says. “There are di˛ erent classes for di˛ erent ages, and we want all of them to have the opportunity to show o˛ their skills and to gain points.”

Straight Showing includes how the horses move and look, and their craft in the ring when ridden or led. “Top horses have a certain look-at-me presence about them.” It’s an elusive quality but riders can create it with a combination of turnout, conditioning, education of the horse, and their own riding proÿ ciency. In the Breed Class competitions, horses are primarily judged on their conformation and closeness to the standards for their respective breeds. There are prizes for jumping, trophies, sashes, ribbons, and points up for grabs. Don’t miss the three days of equestrian events.

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Show Hunter is a drawcard where riders jump fences with style and precision. Rails need to remain up as the horse jumps and, to gain more points, the horse must demonstrate a superior natural jumping style and a balanced ride. A predetermined number of strides is made between fences, an even rhythm needs to be evident throughout the round, and the relationship between horse and rider is critical. The judges look at the ride, conformation, and the individual show.

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The much-loved shearing and wool handling competition to be held at the A&P Show is one of the opportunities for shearers across the country to ˜ ex their muscles and get comfortable on the stage before Masterton’s prestigious Golden Shears competition is held in February/March 2024.

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In the shearing competitions, the skill levels go from novice, through junior and intermediate, to senior and open classes. And in wool handling, the classes go from novice, through junior, intermediate and senior classes, to the open class. On the Sunday of the A&P Show, a shearing demonstration will be held, starting at 10am. Likely contenders for the demonstration are Allan himself and Richard Pearson, “a local shearer and legend”. He’s been shearing at the Golden Shears competition since 1974. Allan came to Wairarapa in 2001 from Scotland. He brought his shearing skills with him and ÿ tted right in.

Chop wood, splinters ˜ y Saturday morning sees the woodchopping competition start. Woodchopping is a heritage sport and dates back to the 1870’s. It is, perhaps, New Zealand’s original 'extreme sport.’ Woodchopping is a thrilling sport, combining athleticism, technique, power, and strength.

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Allan Grant, Carterton-based shearing contractor and Golden Shears committee member, oversees the A&P Show’s shearing and wool handling competition. “The A&P Show is a smaller competition to Golden Shears, but it’s a great experience being able to get in front of people while shearing sheep – there’s nothing like being there,” Allan says.

The shearing and wool handling competition goes on all day Saturday from 9.00am. “We keep going until we ÿ nish,” Allan laughs. “It can get late.” The day starts with the lower grades and moves up. “Whether you’re a novice or highly experienced, come and have a go. Age doesn’t matter either.”

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Getting your pets in a row Pet corner. This will be a drawcard at the A&P Show this year. You’ll get to see “a sow with piglets, alpacas, rabbits, guinea pigs, chooks, East Friesian (milking) sheep, and Arapawa ewes and lambs,” Margaret France says, A&P Show’s organiser. Arapawa sheep are a rare breed of merinos that go back to the early settlers. The rabbits and guinea pigs can be cuddled, and other animals patted. Children can also feed the animals with feed supplied. “The country is coming to town,” says the A&P Society’s President, Melvin Pike.

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Sheeple racing: sorting the sheep from the goats

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The pet lamb competition is to be held on Sunday morning with awards, trophies, and ribbons for ring craft, care and attention, black face, white face, and non-white mixed coloured – for di˜ erent ages of children from pre-school to Year 8. Ring craft includes leading your lamb on a leash and the lamb coming when called.

These are also to be held on Sunday morning. Refer to section headed ‘Holy Cow’.

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Awards for black and coloured sheep are coming back to the A&P Show. Targeting the lifestyle blockers, the show has partnered with the Black & Colored Sheep Breeders Association. There are prizes and ribbons for black or coloured ewe, any age, shorn or woolly, with more than one lamb at foot, with each lamb to be a di˜ erent colour. Judging will focus on conformation, constitution, and variations of colour.

Another attraction this year is the pet dog competition, to be held on Sunday. There are lots of rules, so check those out in the Pet Dog Schedule on the Wairarapa A&P Show website. Pet dogs can include large, small, rescue, purebred, cross breed, child’s pet dog. You can bring working dogs with either a rough or smooth coat. And there’s a fancy-dress dog competition in which you can dress your dog like a tradie or match your dress-up with that of your dog. Lots of prizes for champions and consolation classes.

The popular sheeple race, organised by former farmers Greg and Mandy Clark, always draws a big crowd and lots of laughs. The sheeple races start at 10am on the Sunday of the A&P Show and are on every couple of hours. The Clark’s racing breed (30 texel-cheviot crosses) is a bit like a goat. 'Jockeys' are strapped on to the back of the sheep. The jockeys are weighted so they look physically alive as they run down the 100m straight course. The track includes a steeplechase of small jumps - easy for animals that can easily bound over one metre.

Food is what makes them run, according to their owners. Once they cross the chequered ° ag, they’re into the sheep pen for a snack, something from the trough, and a rest before the next race.

Working their magic Andrew Wilson, a Magic Circle Master Magician and experienced live entertainer, will work his magic for children and adults alike throughout Saturday 28 October. Andrew Wilson perfectly tailors his shows to his audiences.

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Home industries have been a mainstay of A&P shows since the mid-1900s and this year at Wairarapa’s A&P Show is no exception.

About a dozen beef cattle – Highlands, Australian Lowlines and Dexter – are coming to the A&P Show.

For a start, there’s an exhibition of children’s art with all the schools participating and more than 1,200 pieces of art expected.

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There are also exhibitions and prizes for cooking, photography, woodwork, homegrown vegetables, ˜ owers, spinning and weaving, and needlework and crafts. Tina Goodin has been overseeing the needlework and crafts section for about ten years and says she’s seen many changes over that time. “We’ve updated the knitting classes,” she says, “and we have a class for those aged up to 15-years for articles made with peggy squares, to encourage younger people to get the bug.” Tina herself started knitting at about age six.

2023’s classes are exciting. You could make something new from something old, a rag doll, a funky chunky garment, patchwork articles, or even something made with ties. For babies, why not try a baby’s bib, bootees, socks, sleeping bag, blanket, or an all-in-one. Knitted tea cosies are a favorite, along with knitted dog coats, and handmade greeting cards. “One gentleman makes pegged rugs,” Tina says, “and other inspirational entries include Christmas decorations, boxes done in decoupage, paper crafts, and canvases with things glued on.” There are prizes and ribbons across most sections and “our sponsors have been so generous,” Tina says. “The number of entries is huge every year.”

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In the days leading up to the show, Otaki-based farmer Lisa Holloway houses her Highland calves in her mother’s backyard in Carterton. Then, Saturday is the day to pat, brush and play with them at the show. There are biosecurity arrangements including a footbath and hand

sanitizer. The biggest cattle are fenced o° , but you can view them from a distance. On Sunday, come and watch the cattle competing for the highly sought after Meat and Wool Cup. Australian Lowlines are coming to the show from Taranaki, and Dexter cattle from Palmerston North, so the competition is hotting up. “The main competition is

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held on Saturday,” Dale Collie says. Dale is a well-known local who has never missed a show in her life. "Sunday is for the calf club classes," she says. There’s Ring Craft, Care and Handling of the Calf, and Heifer Calf Type – all for di° erent age groups of children. There are prizes galore and trophies for the champions. “We’re also holding a novice class and a fancy-dress competition.”

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Riding the milk train Fonterra, one of the Wairarapa A&P Show’s sponsors, will be out in force with the Fonterra Highgate Farm milk-barrel train, promoting ‘dairy for life’. Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited is NZ’s dairy cooperative owned by around 9,000 New Zealand farmers – including many locals. It’s responsible for approximately 30 percent of the world's dairy exports. The presence of Fonterra at Wairarapa’s A&P Show re˜ ects

the signiÿ cance of dairy farming for the region, in a fun way. It’s all about educating the kids. “All children are welcome to hop on board the milk train," says Tony Haslett, a Fonterra area manager. The milk-barrel milk train is a nod to the real milk trains that run every day throughout the milking season (about seven months a year), travelling from the Manawat˝ and Tararua districts to Fonterra’s factory in Taranaki.

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Amelia Geary Forest & Bird Cast your mind back to 2016: “Now is the time for a concerted longterm nationwide effort to rid ourselves of the introduced rats, stoats and possums that have placed so much of our natural heritage in jeopardy,” said Maggie Barry, then Minister of Conservation, upon launching Predator Free 2050. Since then, the Predator Free vision has captured the hearts and minds of New Zealanders – including in Masterton. Predator Free Masterton is getting under way with the support of WaiP2K and the Masterton District Council. The community project will get individuals and groups involved with tracking and trapping predators, aiming to enhance native biodiversity in Masterton’s urban area. However, there’s a cat-shaped hole in our Predator Free Strategy.

Cats are predators, whether they wear a bell or not, and the inconsistency of cat bylaws across the country makes it tricky to manage feral, stray and domestic cats effectively. What we need is a national Cat Act. Luckily, two upcoming opportunities for change could lead to better outcomes for both biodiversity and cats. The first is expanding the scope of Predator Free 2050 to include feral cats. Feral cats by definition are wild cats with no dependency on humans and so rely on eating wildlife for survival. In July, the Department of Conservation said it would undertake a review of Predator Free 2050 next year, and this remains on the table despite the change of government. In their Blueprint for a Better Environment, the National Party says they will “explore expanded scope for Predator Free 2050 and the development and rollout of new tools to support

A place where change is possible

Feral cats are causing problems.

effective predator-free initiatives”. A second opportunity for more cat action comes from the parliamentary Environment Committee’s recommendation “that legislation is developed to implement a nationwide cat management framework based on the principle that cats should be registered, desexed, and microchipped with

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appropriate exemptions”. Cats are valued companion animals and beloved family members for many New Zealanders. If we ensure owned cats are microchipped and desexed, then that will go a long way to reducing the stray cat population that fuels feral cat numbers. It will make it much easier to trap feral cats closer to urban areas

when we can return microchipped cats to their owners. We need to encourage the incoming government to take up the report and create a Cat Management Act. If both of these opportunities are taken up, we will be able to make significant progress bringing back biodiversity, while simultaneously protecting our pets.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and the annual Pink Ribbon Street Appeal takes place on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 October. Volunteers for a two-hour collection shift can pick a time and location that suits by going to: pinkribbonvolunteer.org.nz The Ministry of Health reported 3,439 new breast cancer cases in 2020, and 685 deaths from breast cancer in 2018 (most recent data).

Volunteering for the Pink Ribbon Street Appeal means doing our bit to support breast cancer research, education, and patient support. The Breast Cancer Foundation New Zealand believes that “one day, no one will die of breast cancer.” The Foundation says that breast cancer will probably still exist, but we’ll catch it early and treat it better so that we can stop it spreading. Breast cancer rarely kills unless it spreads beyond the breast. Street appeal volunteers and donators alike are helping to take Aotearoa New Zealand one step closer to the goal

of zero deaths from breast cancer. The funds are used to improve patient access to e˜ ective treatments and support while on a breast cancer journey. The Breast Cancer Foundation uses our donations to:  Promote breast awareness and break down barriers that stop some eligible women getting mammograms.  Fund the latest technologies and equipment for our hospitals, ensuring Kiwis have access to new treatments as early as possible, and training our doctors and nurses to use them.

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 Support clinical trials and lobbying for wider access to trials of new drugs.  Fund world-class Kiwi researchers to develop new treatments including a vaccine that could prevent cancers spreading beyond the breast.

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 Actively support patients recovering from treatment and those living long term with breast cancer, to improve their quality of life and extend survival.

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Today, Milady is the only shop in the Wairarapa providing prosthesis, breast forms, specialised bras, swim prosthesis and mastectomy swimwear - all ÿ tted by trained sta˜ .

Deb and her sta˜ are passionate about the service Milady o˜ ers to women after a mastectomy. It began about twenty years ago when a woman came into the shop looking for something to conceal her scar and help her feel better about herself.

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Flight STEAM [science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics] programme in an expanded form. As previously reported, the interactive programme will be a chance for school students

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6 Nov

10:30-12:30

to engage in activities and demonstrations that motivate them to consider career pathways in aviation and aerospace.

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years is the Goodyear FG-1D Corsair – an American Navy and Marine fighter aircraft used in World War II. A special mention also goes to the Avro Anson MK 1 – the only flying Anson in the world – and the return of the ex-RNZAF BAC 167, which was used for the advanced phase of pilot training on the Wings course. The new P-8A Poseidon will be in action for the first time, flown by members of the Royal New Zealand Airforce, as well as the Black Falcons aero display. Wings general manager Carla Steed said the WOW team has worked hard to reschedule and enhance the festival programme and said the event will be well worth the wait for festival attendees. “Excitement is building as we get closer to the event and whether you are into aircraft or not, Wings is a fun, family day out full of action and is a great reason to bring your friends and family to Wairarapa,” Steed said. A new addition to the air festival is also set to feature the Take

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Rebecca King The biennial Wings Over Wairarapa show is set to take off at the end of next month, from November 24-26, after the festival’s initial February flight plan was postponed due to the widespread impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle. The air show’s reputation as one of the country’s best aeronautical events is expected to draw in crowds from far and near to enjoy its stunning three-day display of aerial action. With his Wings board chair hat on, Carterton mayor and former defence minister Ron Mark is thrilled to be able to deliver an exciting programme this year, despite the earlier setback. “Organising Wings 2023 has been challenging – just when we were ready to launch in February, Cyclone Gabrielle hit. The decision to postpone until November was not an easy one to make,” Mark said. “Putting the air festival on in November and running our highly successful STEAM programme Take Flight later in the year has generated further change to the festival. “We are still aiming to make Wings Over Wairarapa the premier air show in New Zealand and, as part of that, we are looking to highlight how varied and exciting the aviation industry is and, of course, leave a legacy for our next generation.” Making its first appearance in over six

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46 Wairarapa Midweek Wednesday, October 25, 2023

FEATURE SUPPLEMENT

“The 150 years of P&K’s history in Martinborough has been 150 years of change,” says fourth generation owner, Conor Kershaw. Changing with the times is the way this ÿ rm has maintained its presence and its relevance in Martinborough since 1873. P&K incorporates a Four Square supermarket, Mitre 10, and a General Store selling top clothing and homeware brands. P&K’s upcoming 150th birthday festivities (26 to 28 October) not only commemorate its longevity, however. “We’re remembering the generations of family, sta˜ , community and customers who have made P&K into what it is today. And we’re also celebrating the recent and signiÿ cant renovations to the store,” Conor says. Changes to meet earthquake strengthening requirements and increasing customer demand, as well as general upgrading and modernising, have been years in the making. “We’ve slowly bought up adjacent buildings as they’ve come available,” Conor says, “regaining ownership and occupation of all the titles that George Pain, the original owner, purchased. It’s taken us 100 years to get them all back.” The Kershaw family took on a seven-year planning and resource consent process to be able to create the North Island’s largest Four Square. Inside the supermarket, there’s a seamless transition from the old to the new. “The building is part of a heritage precinct, and it was important we showed respect to the original building.” The building has also been turned around to face and beautify the square, instead of backing onto it. “We’ve reinvested in the town that supports us,” Conor says.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Wairarapa Midweek

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The P&K destination & experience

For one-stop shopping in Martinborough, the landmark family business P&K has got to be your destination. Across its multiple stores, P&K sells groceries, local produce, meat, wine, beer, deli goods, baking, gifts, clothing, stationery, tools, timber, plants and so much more. FOUR SQUARE SUPERMARKET “P&K gives locals a reason not to travel out of Martinborough for their groceries. We have on o˜ er a full service, butchery, produce, and bakery department,” says owner Conor Kershaw. The new and improved Four Square supermarket ensures people can have a great shopping experience. There are wider aisles so trolleys can pass two abreast. And you can ÿ nd everything you need whether you’re a weekday shopper who is conscious of the cost and quality of food, or a weekend shopper looking for luxury items. If you’re planning a meal out but want to have drinks and snacks before you go, for example, you can’t go past the high-end wines, cheeses, and other deli goods. “You can pick and go.”

MITRE 10

GENERAL STORE

Just as P&K Four Square is part of the Foodstu˜ s co-op, ensuring that the town of Martinborough reaps the beneÿ ts of its national buying power, so too does P&K Mitre10 bring to town the great value of the national Mitre10 co-op.

Conor’s wife, Philippa Kershaw, is the driving force behind P&K General Store: both its ÿ tout and the brands it sells.

“Our Mitre10 is substantial,” Conor says. “We cater for DIYers and gardeners, but also the building trade. We have a commercial builder’s yard and can supply everything required by the construction industry from foundations to the fence line.” Where Mitre 10 and the carpark are today was once a paddock for the horses and gigs making deliveries to the P&K store.

Situated right next to the General Store is a P&K space that has been ÿ tted out for your co˜ ee-café-restaurant experience after shopping at the various P&K stores. Nara on the Square is opening, bringing its original food truck philosophy of cooking every dish from scratch and with love. Nutritious, delicious delights and great co˜ ee.

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The store is proud to stock the likes of Marle, Kowtow, Kate Sylvester, and Veja, as well as ceramics from local potters Nidito and Wundaire and homeware from Melbourne designers Fazeek and Kip & Co. The mix of clothing and homeware is a nod to the past when P&K was, among other things, a crystal importer.

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Even the hundred-year history of the Four Square brand is based on supporting communities and customers. The brand was founded in the 1920s as a collective or cooperative with the aim of delivering the best prices to Kiwi consumers. The values of Four Square resonate with rural communities and have contributed to P&K’s longevity.

Offers are valid from Thursday 26th October to Sunday 29th October

“I’m passionate about interior design, homeware, and fashion,” Philippa says. “All the brands sold in the General Store are strong brands I know and love.” The clothes and homeware items are chosen with beauty and sustainability in mind.

“This is a wonderful community to live and work in,” Philippa says. “We are lucky to be able to do what we’re doing, right here in Martinborough.”

Supporting the town and giving back are underpinning imperatives for the Kershaw family, along with its family ÿ rst focus. Conor says: “Our sponsorship policy is pretty broad. If you’re a non-proÿ t group or organisation in South Wairarapa, we are happy to help where we can.”

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48 Wairarapa Midweek Wednesday, October 25, 2023

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ORIGINAL STORE IN 1873

Join in with our 150 Birthday celebrations

Making history

At age 19, George Pain hawked goods from horseback. Initially, he rode around the coast. Once the hill opened up, he was able to ride over the hill. Eventually, George was selling mostly clothes to the pioneers in the district and soon progressed to a horse and then a team of horses and a cart.

Two business partners joined Pain and then, in 1910, Kershaw bought out the others. Part of the deal was that the word Pain remained in the name. The store soon became known as P&K and both the name of the store, and its site, remain the same today.

By 1873, Martinborough was nothing more than a crossroads. Nevertheless, George purchased a great site where the roads met and set up a store selling groceries, haberdashery, men’s wear, women’s wear, hardware store, and homeware including the ÿ nest crystal.

Fourth generation Conor Kershaw purchased the store from his father David Kershaw in 2013 and runs it today with his wife Philippa but has been involved in the store for 23 years: “since the turn of the century.”

EARLY 1900s ORIGINAL P&K STORE & STORE IN 1873 THE SQUARE

From Thursday 26 to Saturday 28, P&K will burst with birthday celebrations and activities for children and adults.  THURSDAY 26,

INSIDE P&K CIRCA 1950

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 Wairarapa Midweek

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SPIN THE WHEEL

Spend $30 or more at any of the P&K stores and get a chance to spin the wheel. Lots of great prizes to be won.  FRIDAY 27,

P&K GROCERY GRAB

Three lucky Facebook winners will have the chance to grab as many groceries as they can before the buzzer goes o˜ . Come and watch the action starting 8am. Free bacon butties and birthday cake will be served between 7.30am and 9am. Tastings, specials, and spot prizes in store throughout the day.  FRIDAY 27, P&K

THROUGH THE DECADES

Martinborough Town Hall Supper Room. Doors open at 5.30pm. This is a ticketed event and tickets are available online through Eventbrite or purchased from the General Store. All proceeds will go to the Martinborough Foodbank.  SATURDAY 28,

FAMILY FUN

Be at the P&K carpark from 10.30am for a morning of family fun – candy ° oss, facepainting, big bubbles and Zappo the Magician. There will also be a classic show and shine and a sausage sizzle to raise funds for the Martinborough Pump Track.  AMAZING SPECIALS in store throughout the three days of celebration.  WIN YOUR GROCERIES AT

P&K GROCERY

Throughout the three days of celebration, a buzzer will go o˜ in the store at random times. If your order is being processed when the buzzer goes, you’ll get your groceries free.  NEW TOOLS FOR OLD

AT P&K MITRE10

Bring in your favourite old tool for P&K to display. There are some great prizes to be won including a Makita prize pack.

Join David Kershaw as he shares P&K history, memories, and anecdotes down through the decades, at the

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For 150 years, P&K has supported the local community Here are many of the local not-for-proÿ ts which P&K sponsors or donates to:

Martinborough Rugby Club Featherston Booktown Martinborough Squash Club Life Flight Trust Martinborough Golf Club Martinborough Foodbank Martinborough Bowling Club Special Childrens Christmas Party Martinborough Tennis Club Martinborough Jab Martinborough Netball Club Wairarapa Whanau Trust Greytown Rugby Club Martinborough Community Patrol Ngawi Big 3 Martinborough Volunteer Fire Brigade Pukemanu Fishing Competition Kuranui Equestrian Club Riding For the Disabled Wairarapa 4wd Club Martinborough Pump Track Carterton Youth Village Martinborough Football Club Martinborough Museum Martinborough Kindergarten South Wairarapa Rotary Club Martinborough Playcentre Relay for Life | Greytown Kindergarten Wairarapa Dark Sky Martinborough Martinborough School Kuranui College | Pirinoa School Solway College | Kahutara School St Teresa’s School

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Find cancer and treat it early Tens of thousands of people in New Zealand Aotearoa are diagnosed with cancer each year. Ministry of Health recorded 27,072 new cancer registrations and 10,079 cancer deaths in 2020. New Zealand’s Cancer Control Agency says that cancer is more common among older people and so, as our population ages, we can expect the number of New Zealanders with cancer to grow over time.

Our risk of developing a cancer by the age of 75 is estimated by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to be 42 percent for kiwi men and 35 percent for kiwi women, while our risk of dying from a cancer by the age of 75 is estimated at about 10 percent. The earlier we catch and treat cancer, the better our prognosis. Don’t delay if you have symptoms, get yourself checked out. Prostate and breast cancers are shown in the WHO data to be our most frequent cancers, followed by bowel, melanoma, and lung cancers.

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Prostate cancer is most common in men aged over 50 years. If caught early, it can be managed well and can usually be cured.

New Zealand has the 7TH highest incidence of breast cancer in the world. Have a read of the statistics at www.breastcancercure.org.nz. There are around 3,500 new cases of breast cancer each year.

If you’re over the age of 50, you’re advised to tell your doctor if you have a poor ˛ ow of urine (pee), have trouble starting or stopping peeing, need to pee more often and urgently, experience pain while peeing, there is blood in your pee, or you are experiencing incontinence. Most of these symptoms could be due to other problems, but it is a good idea to let your doctor know about them. They can assess your risk of prostate cancer and provide advice on whether to do prostate testing. Testing involves a blood test and a digital rectal exam.

Lyndale Care offers two special boutique facilities for stage two care and specialised dementia care.

Our team’s aspiration for all residents at Lyndale is that each person is made to feel unique, through – Helping our residents make the most of every day. Lyndale Care is a special boutique facility that offers resthome and specialised dementia care. Lyndale care is a warm, friendly, homely place that allows residents to be independent and safe. Lyndale care is a family.

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The risk of developing breast cancer increases as we get older. It is more common in women aged over 50. About 70 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer (and about 80 percent of women who die from it) are aged 50 years or older. Between the ages of 45 and 69 (with the potential for this to be extended soon to age 74), we can access free breast screening via the BreastScreen Aotearoa programme. The Wairarapa now has a new breast screening clinic on Chapel Street, Masterton, able to conduct up to 28 mammograms a day. Visit www.timetoscreen.nz/breastscreening or call 0800 270 200.

For older women, the advice is to discuss with our doctors whether we should continue to have mammograms after the cut-o˜ age for the BreastScreen Aotearoa programme. If the doctor thinks it is advisable - if we have a breast lump or a change in our breasts, for example - they will refer us to the mammogram service. After the cut-o˜ age for the programme, mammograms are no longer free unless we are at a greater than average risk of getting breast cancer because:  A mother or sister developed breast cancer before menopause or developed cancer in both breasts.  We’ve previously had breast cancer.  A previous biopsy of breast tissue showing an ‘at-risk lesion’.

BOWEL CANCER New Zealand has one of the highest bowel cancer rates in the world. One of the di° culties with bowel cancer is that there may be no warning signs. However, between the ages of 60 and 74 we can access free screening kits every two years. This screening can save lives. More than 3,000 people are diagnosed with bowel cancer every year and more than 1,200 die from the disease. People who are diagnosed with early-stage bowel cancer, and who receive treatment early, have a 90 percent chance of long-term survival. To ÿ nd out more about bowel screening home kits, visit www.timetoscreen.nz/bowelscreening or call 0800 924 432.

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Eat fruit and veges to boost hydration The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust is leading a global celebration of fruit and vegetables by encouraging New Zealanders to consume more fresh produce with a high water content to boost hydration. World Fruit & Vegetable Day is celebrated by 30 different nations who are members of AIAM5 [an international alliance for associations who promote consumption of fruit and vegetables to enhance global health]. The annual initiative reinforces a United Nations’ key message that what we eat, and how food is produced, all affects scarce water resources. People can make a difference by choosing to eat local, seasonal, fresh foods and reducing food waste, as well as preventing water pollution. Aotearoa was the first country to mark World Fruit & Vegetable Day on October 20, promoting this year’s international theme, “Eat more fruit and vegetables. More hydration. More life.” Dr Carolyn Lister, 5+ A Day trustee and principal scientist and team leader at Plant and Food Research, said proper hydration is essential for good health. “Drinking water is very important to maintain your energy, look after your skin and optimise your heart and muscle function. But many fresh foods naturally contain lots of water too so are important to include in your daily diet,” Lister said. Cucumber, tomato,

celery, lettuce, courgette, watermelon, strawberries and avocado all have a high water content. In addition, they contain minerals like potassium and magnesium which are important for water and electrolyte balance. “Consuming foods that are a good source of potassium, like avocado and tomato, can counteract the eﬀects of sodium and help remove it from the body, thus maintaining good hydration,” Lister said. “Fruit and vegetables are also naturally low in sodium which is a mineral we need, but don’t need too much of.” Cucumbers have been used for centuries to quench thirst as they contain over 95 per cent water. They are directly related to watermelon which is a good source of potassium and vitamin C, and similarly contain over 90 per cent water. Lettuce provides important nutrients like folate and dietary ﬁbre, as well as a high amount of water [95 per The 5+ A Day Charitable Trust was established in 2007 for the beneÿ t of all New Zealanders, especially tamariki. The trust is committed to increasing the consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables for better health in all New Zealanders. People are encouraged to eat ÿ ve or more servings of colourful, fresh vegetables and two servings of fruit every

cent]. This combination makes lettuce low in calories as well as providing a hydration boost. Tomatoes contain potassium and many different phytonutrients which provide a wide range of health benefits. Anyone who has grated courgettes will know how much water can be squeezed out of them before adding them to a recipe. Celery, strawberries and slices of melon all make refreshing summer snacks due to their high water content. “Water use is an important part of growing, harvesting and preparing fruit and vegetables,” Lister said. “This precious resource is not infinite so we need to stop taking water for granted and start improving the way we use it in our daily lives. Being aware of alternative sources of hydration – such as consuming certain fruit and vegetables – is a good step towards achieving that goal.” day for health and vitality. Find more ideas, tips and recipes on the 5+ A Day website, www.5aday.co.nz and follow @5adaynz on social media For more information on the nutrient content of speciÿ c fruit and vegetables, visit the New Zealand Food Composition Database at www. foodcomposition.co.nz

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Shearing is caring

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A team of four eager farmers are demonstrating that shearing is caring, as they gear up to hit the handpieces for 24 hours of shearing within a 36-hour period to raise money for charities that have supported the region during tough times. Dan Billing, Mark Buick, Will Billing, and Nick Balfour – who all have strong ties to Wairarapa – will be showing their shear determination by participating in ‘Shear4U’, which is set to take place at the Spring Valley Enterprises Woolshed on January 13 next year. All money raised will

be donated to Wairarapa Rural Support Trust, Gumboot Friday, and Farmstrong – all of which are signiﬁcant to those competing in the 24-hour shearathon. “The theme of this event is how every-day people go through tough times – times that make us feel insigniﬁcant and want to give up as the hurt and pain that we can go through is hard to manage and see past,” Shear4U event organiser and participant Dan Billing said. “But with the help and support of those around us, we stand tall and endure the hardship to come through the other side. The comparison of

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recent hardships to the shearers completing this event is the same.” Billing said he decided to bring back Shear4U for a second time after this year’s event – held at Pukemiro Station, near Dannevirke – attracted so much support. “The shearers shore more sheep than planned, we raised more money than expected, and the community support was something that can’t be described easily,” Billing said.

While this year’s event goal was to shear 6000 sheep over 24 hours, Isaac Scott, Adam Roe, Vaughan Wrenn, and Billing’s ﬁnal tally sat at 6654, and the $128,000 raised at this year’s event was evenly split between the Breast Cancer Foundation, Rural Support Trust, and men’s mental health charity #Hear4U. “My partner Sarah and I have been working on and really applying ourselves to this since then,” Billing

Will Billing.

said. “The decision to hold the event here in Wairarapa was easy given the events that have happened over the past nine months, the stress it has caused, and how it has aﬀected the community.” As far as preparation goes, all four farmers have been training since August, as Billing believes their “mind and body need to be so ﬁt and strong to get them through”.

Dan Billing.

“Leading up to this event, the excitement is starting to build, but so are the nerves,” he said. • If your business is interested in sponsoring ‘Shear4U’, contact dan.billing@anz. com • Donations can also be made via Shear4U’s Givealittle page at givealittle.co.nz/ cause/shear4uwairarapa-2024

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Reports of stock worrying in the Carterton District have prompted the council to warn residents about dogs wandering in the area. A Carterton District Council [CDC] spokesperson said after receiving reports of sheep being mauled, the council sent letters to the affected areas of Haringa Rd and Hururua Rd to ensure farmers in the area are aware of roaming dogs. The letter read: “There have been reports of stock worrying in this area. “In a very short time, a pet dog can cause thousands of dollars in damage and significant inhumane suffering. “The owner of a dog that attacks stock is liable for the damage they cause, a fine of up to $3000, and the dog can be destroyed on the spot. “All dog breeds are capable of stock worrying. “If you witness dogs attacking stock, please call Police 111 or Carterton Animal Control on

06 379 4030.” “We encourage anyone who is aware of stock worrying to please report it to council,” the CDC spokesperson said. Both Masterton District Council [MDC] and South Wairarapa District Council were contacted to ask about stock worrying and how many reports they have received this year. In response, MDC said it had received two reports of worrying in August, although it wasn’t possible in either case to definitively identify the dogs involved. MDC also received two separate reports of attacks on new lambs in August. A MDC spokesperson said in one case, it was the owner’s dog that was responsible, and the dog was surrendered. In the second case, it was deemed the lambs were dead before the dog became involved. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for SWDC said that its environmental control officers received one dog attack on sheep report this year, but insufficient information was provided so no further action was taken.

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DairyNZ Update As pasture levels lift, farmers will be considering strategies to maintain quality going into summer. Mowing: Pre-graze mowing is a management strategy sometimes used to achieve target pasture residuals when there is a pasture surplus. Results from a trial conducted at Lincoln University Research Farm confi rmed previous research that, compared with good spring pasture management: • There was no benefi t of pre-graze mowing on cow intake, milksolids production or cow condition with both mown and grazed farmlets producing 1.8 kg MS/day throughout the experiment • Pasture disappearance (calculated from pre-grazing yield less post-grazing/mowing residual) was 2 kg DM/cow/day greater for mown farmlets BUT this was offset by refused pasture left in mown paddocks of 2 kg DM/cow/day • There was no difference in cow behaviour (lying, grazing, or ruminating times) between farmlets • Pastures performance was reduced in the mown farmlets. Pastures were less dense (kg DM/ha) for a given height, contained less tillers and had reduced growth rates • Less silage was conserved from the mown farmlets, but more silage needed to be fed to maintain cow intakes.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 South Wairarapa Rebus Club: 10am at the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club. Excursions held on any fifth Friday in a month. Call John Reeve 379-9379. Aratoi: Reflecting on Our Place to Oct 29; Choice: Staff picks from the collection to Oct 29; Light and Space: Sculptures from the collection to Nov 26; Rita Angus: New Zealand Modernist/He Ringatoi Hou o Aotearoa to Nov 26; Rebekah Farr: O Deluge, Stop Singing, We’re Drowning to Dec 3. Carterton Craft Market: Mon-Sat: 9am-4pm, Sun: 10am-3pm, 25 High St North, Carterton. Call Desley [027] 787-8558. Carterton Senior Citizens: 12.30-3.30pm, cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, at the old courthouse next

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 Aratoi: Dwayne Duthie: Double Edge Sword to Dec 3; Artist Talk: Oct 28, 11am. Featherston Town Market: Organised by the Featherston Menzshed, at the town square [59 Fitzherbert St], Featherston. Justice of the Peace: Featherston Library 11am-1pm. Martinborough Book and Brica-Brac Sale: First Church, Weld St, 1.30-5pm. Donations welcome. Carrington Bowling Club: 57 High St, Carterton, behind clock tower. Call Pauline [027] 406-6728. Cobblestones Early Settlers Village: Open 10am-3pm seven days. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Sat/Sun 10am2pm, other times by arrangement. Call

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 30 Art for Everyone: Featherston Community Centre, 7-9pm. Call Sandie [021] 157-4909. Carterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Bob [021] 042-2947 or Martin [06] 372-7764. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, Mon-Sat during CDC Library hours. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. Call Elaine 377-0322. Carterton Food Bank: 10-11am MonFri at Haumanu House. Call 379-4092. Carterton Scout Group: At Rangatahi Hub [behind Carterton Event Centre], Keas [5-8 years] 4.30-5.30pm; Cubs [8-11] 6-7.30pm. Contact Sylvia [027] 249-3395.

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Senior Citizens Club: Cards 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Val [06] 308-9293. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, Featherston: 9.30am, A/G Church. Masterton: 1.30pm, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Beginners Linedance Class: 6-7pm. Linedance Intermediate Class: 7.30-8.30pm. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Troubadour Music Group: 6-8pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, 41 Perry St, Masterton. Contact Stefan [027] 226-6019. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards, 500, 1.30pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Call a Quit Coach based at Whaiora 0800 494 246.

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7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan [021] 246-4884. Free Literacy and Numeracy Classes: At Literacy Aotearoa, 340 Queen St, Masterton. Call Carol [022] 524-5994. GirlGuiding: Masterton Pippins [5-7 years] 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Justice of the Peace: Masterton CAB 11am-1pm. Knit and Natter: 3pm, Wairarapa Community Centre, Perry St; 7pm, Te Awhina Cameron Community House, 2 Stuart Cres, Masterton. Paint/draw: From live model,10amnoon, at Masterton Art Club, Victoria St. Call Elissa Smith [027] 470-6528. Mah-jong: Carterton RSA, 1pm. Call Margaret 379-8681. Masterton Alcoholics Anonymous: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 378-2338 or David [021] 116-5505. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Russell Ward 377-4401. Masterton Judo Club: Tues/Thurs, youth class 5-6pm, adults 7-8.30pm, Nga Totara Dojo, 205 Ngaumutawa Rd, Masterton. Contact Simon [021] 248-6111. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Scallyrag Border Morris Dancing: 7-8 pm at the Auditorium, Kuranui College, Greytown. Contact Alison [021] 111-1894. Social Bridge: At South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club, 1.30-3.30pm. Call Lesley [021] 299-6389. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon. Call Doff 304-9748. Wairarapa Genealogy Branch: Family History Research Rooms, 5 Church St, Masterton, 1-3.30pm. Wairarapa Modern Jive: Carterton School hall, 7.15-7.30pm Intermediate workshop; 8-8.45pm Beginners class. Contact Lance [021] 134-5661. Wairarapa Services Club: Cards,

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Masterton Park Bowling Club: Queen Elizabeth Park, 1pm, names in by 12.45pm. Call [027] 957-1012. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm behind the Hosking Garden in the park. Call Carl Redvers 378-7109. Parkinson’s Singing Group: 10am, at the South Wairarapa Workingman’s Club, Main St, Greytown. Call Marguerite Chadwick 379-5376. Rangatahi to Rangatira Youth Group: Sports, food, and leadership, Carterton Events Centre. Text “R2R” to [027] 742-2264. Recreational Walking Group: 9.30am, Essex St car park. Call Ann Jackson, 372-5758, or Ann Duckett, 378-8285. Scrabble Club: 1-4pm, in the stadium meeting room of the Trust House Recreation Centre, 2 Dixon St, Masterton. Phone Sue McRae [027] 449-0601. Silver Ukulele Club: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Jan [06] 308-8556. South Wairarapa Caregivers Programme: Caring for your loved one who is unwell, at a café in South Wairarapa. Call Kirsten 399-1050. Soulway Cooking and Crafts: 10amnoon, High St, Masterton. Call Nikki Smith 370-1604]. Te Runga Scouts: Cubs, 6-7.30pm, 45 Harley St, Masterton. The Dance Shed: 450A Belvedere Rd, Carterton. Line Dance Class 6-7pm; Rock N Roll Dance Class: 7.30-8.30pm, Beginners/Couple Coaching, Social/ Competitive. Call Wendy [027] 319-9814. Wairarapa Rockers: Rock’n’roll. Couple inquiries to [027] 333-1793. Wairarapa Services Club: Rummikub, 1pm, at the club, Essex St, Masterton. Wairarapa Singers: Choral singing. Call Sean Mulcahy 379-9316. Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, improvers 5-6.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Wisdom and Well-being: Featherston Community Centre, 10.30am-12.30pm. Call Pauline [021] 102 8857. * To have an event listed please email event@age.co.nz by noon Thursday prior

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365 Queen St. Narcotics Anonymous: 7.30-8.30pm, at St Matthew’s Church, Church St, Masterton. Parkinson’s Exercise Class: 1.30pm, at the Wairarapa Boxing Academy, Dixon St. Call Roslyn [027] 264-8623. Patient Activity Programme: At Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall St, Masterton, 10am-1pm. Call 378-8888. Red Star Table Tennis Club: 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call Peter [027] 566-4664 or Brian 377-4066. Ruamahanga Club: Cards, 500, 1-4pm, at Wairarapa Services Club, Essex St, Masterton. Social Learners Bridge: 1-3.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara [06] 304-9208. Steady As You Go: Falls Prevention and Balance Class, 9.30am, Senior Citizens’ Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Call Age Concern [06] 377-0066. Thursday Morning Bikers: Meet at the fountain at the Queen Elizabeth Park entrance, 9.30am. Contact David [021] 246-0295. Wairarapa Fern and Thistle Pipe Band: Practice, Masterton Brass Bandrooms, Park Ave, Masterton. Email fernandthistle21@gmail.com Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9am-noon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135.

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There will unlikely be many early finishes in the new one-day format being trialled for Wairarapa’s premier cricket championship, which starts tomorrow. Four teams – defending champions Burger King Red Star, Inspire Living Greytown, Lansdowne, and a Barbarians side – will contest the Bidwill Cup, to be played over two full rounds before Christmas, with the winner being the team with the most points. Unlike recent seasons, there will be no final. The change of format allows teams to push for an outright result if they can bowl out the opposition twice within the 100 overs in the day’s play. There are also bonus points [four batting and four bowling] across all innings played in an effort to give the district’s premier players the most opportunity to get time in the middle in preparation for the Furlong Cup [Zone Two Hawke Cup elimination series] games which are played over two days. Defending champions Burger King Red Star captain Jeremy Anderson has welcomed the move after his side were involved in several one-sided games where the opposition were dismissed for paltry scores, and the games finished midafternoon, saying that it

Angus Jaspers, bowling, and Jack Wakeling, batting, will line up for the Barbarians.

will prevent a repeat of last season and provide better preparation for the representative campaign. Twelve points are awarded for an outright win, while a first-innings win is worth eight points. Points are also earned for winning and losing draws when the first innings of the match is incomplete. Red Star have retained the bulk of the squad that won last season’s championship and will arguably field the strongest batting lineup, headed by Post Office Hotel Wairarapa captain Robbie Anderson and other representative players in Jeremy

Anderson, wicketkeeperbatter Nathan Elliott, and Mark Steventon. All-rounder George Deans, oﬀspinner Trey Bidois, medium pacer Patrick Wootton, and veterans Jared Watt and Pete Sigvertsen will head the bowling attack. The return of Seth Rance to the club scene will be a big boost for Inspire Living Greytown. Although the former Black Cap medium pacer is likely to limit his bowling loads as part of his long recovery from major shoulder surgery, he is more than capable of scoring big runs quickly. Little is known about the rest of the squad, although it is based around the

Jeremy Anderson, batting for North, will captain defending Bidwill Cup champions Red Star.

side that has been a frontrunner in the Open Grade competitions in recent seasons, with the likes of Hayden Ray, Byron Hegglin, and Ricky Dey. There is also an experienced core in the probable Lansdowne lineup, with the likes of all-rounders Robbie Speers, Jaco Vorster, Reece Hannam, Shamal Perera, and useful bowlers in Regan Fricker and the evergreen Sanjay Patel, as well as the possibility of Central Districts under-17 allrounder Samuel Payne playing when he is free of his Wairarapa College commitments. The Barbarians have been put together by

Wairarapa coach Mark Childs to provide a worthy fourth team, and there is a real family look to it. Childs will be joined by his twin sons Ethan and Quinn and nephew Caleb Burling, while Malcolm Jaspers, sons Angus and Guy, and brothers Jack and Hugo Wakeling will pull on the whites for the side, which is also likely to feature some former representative players over the championship. Greytown take on Red Star at Greytown, and Lansdowne and the Barbarians will meet at Queen Elizabeth Park Oval tomorrow, with the ﬁrst balls to be bowled at midday. PHOTOS/GRAEME BOWDEN

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The International Olympic Committee [IOC] approved flag football for the 2028 Olympics this month and the Wairarapa flag football community couldn’t be happier. Anthony Stevens, who has been coaching flag football in Masterton since March, is “absolutely stoked”. He comes well qualified to coach this increasingly popular game, playing at elite-level himself for several years. He plays centre position in New Zealand’s national team, NZ Mako, and will soon head to Malaysia for the International Federation of American Football’s (IFAF) firstever Asia Oceania Flag Football Championships. Flag football is a fastpaced, non-contact form of American football. Tackling is not allowed in the sport – instead, flags are attached to the ball carrier’s belt – one flag on each side of the waist. When someone manages to pull off the flag of an opponent, the game stops and the next play begins. For Stevens, there is a lot to like about the sport. “The appeal for me personally is you keep all the big plays from American football, but you take away the unnecessary contact and the injuries. “It’s all the skill positions, like quarterbacks, the wide receivers. “And you’re just making big throws, big catches. It’s a lot faster than football and it’s a lot easier to play. You also lose all that equipment, so there’s no cost to it.”

LEFT: Coach Anthony Stevens’ goal is to grow all aspects of ˜ ag football in the region. ABOVE: Flag football enthusiasts after training. PHOTOS/SUPPLIED

Rowena Emery’s son, Theo [11] “adores it”, she said. “He even gave his school speech on the subject and got teachers interested in ‘ﬂag’,” she said. Brodie [10] is also a fan and he’s pleased to see

the sport make it into the Olympics. “I think it’s great. I think people will love it. It’s a great sport and, hopefully, is a success.” Stevens credits Emery with helping grow interest in the sport locally.

“I couldn’t have done it without her,” he said. Stevens met Emery and Theo at a training session in Wellington, which at the time was the nearest place to ﬁnd ﬂag football coaching. “We just had a chat and thought it would be good to organise something over here, so we wouldn’t have to travel. “Rowena did a really good job reaching out to Theo’s friends at school and then we were able to generate a small amount of interest.” Stevens hosts training every Sunday 1pm-3pm at Masterton Intermediate School [MIS].

While many players showing up tend to be about 11 and 12 years old, Stevens is keen to stress the game is accessible to everyone. “It’s not just for young people. I’ve always tried to make it available for everyone, so very inclusive. So all ages, all genders. All abilities.” Stevens’ goal is to continue to grow the sport in Wairarapa. “I’d love for us to have a men’s team, a woman’s team, some youth teams and junior teams.” • For more information visit www. facebook.com/ ﬂagfootballwairarapa

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