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Tree gives wishes wings GIANINA SCHWANECKE The wish tree at Lansdowne Park lifestyle village has many and varied fruit — a trip to Castlepoint, a shopping spree in town, a new garden, a ride in a fast car and flying over the Tararuas. These are just a few wishes made by residents in the hospital unit – a more cheerful version of the ‘bucket list’ idea, which is based on the village’s five pillars — living, resting, eating, moving and thinking well. Nancy Sharp has a picture of the Tararuas hanging in her room, alongside Sir Edmund Hilary’s autograph and a photo of her trip to the Mt Everest basecamp, and last week the 86-year-old got to fly over the Tararuas where she frequently tramped with her late husband, John. A descendent of Masterton’s founder Joseph Masters, Nancy has a long history with the ranges, with her grandfather naming Bannister Ridge. She spent 15 years as a search and rescue volunteer with her husband, with the pair also made honorary DOC rangers. The flight took in all her favourite huts, including a brief stopover at Cattle Ridge and a flyover of Powell Hut, which is currently being refurbished.

We were so ÿ t then that it wasn’t as hard as it looked from the helicopter. She said they “hadn’t changed much” since she was last up in the 1990s, though the aerial route made the trip a little easier. “We were so ﬁt then that it wasn’t as hard as it looked from the helicopter,” she said. The wishing tree programme has been active for the last few months, run by diversional therapist and wishgiver Debbie Laird. Debbie said it was about empowering the residents and giving them a choice. “The pillars are about engaging the residents – keeping them stimulated and engaged. “The gentleman we took to the beach said he wanted to feel his feet in the sand again.” Hospital residents simply post their wish on the tree for Debbie and colleague Nicky Hunt to make a reality — the hospital covers the cost of mobility and staﬃng, but residents pay for the experience themselves. “It’s about trying to activate what their wish is – recognising they have a life and a past,” Debbie said.

Nancy Sharp ready for her ° ight over the Tararuas. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Conviction for fake bank bomb Frustration over a dispute with the Masterton ANZ branch led a 76-year-old man to threaten staff with what appeared to be an explosive device. In the Masterton District Court on Monday, Greytown man David James Taylor was convicted of threatening to cause grievous bodily harm. Police prosecutor Sergeant Miranda Barton told Judge James Johnston that the defendant believed he was owed $2000 by the bank and grew frustrated by a lack of action. On December 12 last year, Taylor entered the Masterton ANZ branch on the corner of Chapel St and Lincoln Rd. He was carrying a green duffel bag containing an orange cylinder made to look like an explosive device. Taylor told bank staff he had a handheld control — his hearing aid remote — which could set off the bomb. Sergeant Barton said the incident had “significantly affected” staff and members of the public. Defence lawyer JP Delamere said the incident was “totally out of character” for his client and the dispute with ANZ had since been resolved. Taylor was remanded at large. He will appear before the court for sentencing in May.

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Politics

Heated debate ahead New Zealand’s referendum on legalising cannbis is still 18 months away, but standby for some wildly differing views. Fully story P8

Rural

Council

Taratahi farm on the market

Grandstand views

Plans to revamp Queen Elizabeth Park’s grandstand have been applauded. Full story P5

Mangarata is being marketed as having been very well run and developed. Full story P37

Education

Makoura’s new look

Makoura College has launched a new range of gender-neutral uniform options that are proving a hit. Full story P4

Event

Wings soars

Despite weather worries Wings Over Wairarapa celebrated its 20 anniversary in style. Full story P6

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Te Rangiura o Wairarapa performing at Te Matatini on Saturday. PHOTOS/ MAORI TELEVISION

Festival newbies debut in style

Hundreds of supporters of Te Rangiura o Wairarapa went to Wellington to watch them perform on the big stage of Te Matatini, the national Maori performing arts festival at Westpac Stadium last week. The event was huge with 1800 performers from 46 groups performing over four days in front of 60,000 people. The Wairarapa group performed for 25 minutes

on Saturday and many audience members commented it was a spinetingling performance that blew them away. The group didn’t make the ﬁnal nine who performed again on the ﬁnal day but received a big welcome back to the region in Masterton by whanau. The group got into the national festival after coming second at a regional competition last

April and they’ve been training since September. They were billed as the festival newbies and a new group on the rise. Many of the members are young and have come through the Kura Kaupapa movement, to which they attribute their values of te reo Maori, pride in Wairarapa and Te Aho Matua – the framework for Kura. There was chat on social media about poor publicity

for the performance given its signiﬁcance of putting Wairarapa on the map in the Maori performance world. But there were plenty in the know. PJ Devonshire posted: “There’s going to be a few hundred local Wairarapa Maori heading to Wellington to our Wairarapa whanau Rangiura performing on the Te Matatini National Stage and a few thousand Pakeha heading to

Wairarapa to watch white people not from Wairarapa ﬂy around in expensive planes.” Kapa haka performer Ririwai Fox said the group competed under Ngati Kahungunu but both Wairarapa iwi, were represented. Irihapeti Roberts said hundreds of people from Wairarapa came to watch and the group was really pleased with the

performance. The group performed six items including an entry, poi, motetea, action song, haka and exit piece. The stories were of Wairarapa Maori. The group comprises Ngati Kahungunu and Rangitane descendants from all over the country, with members coming from as far away as Hawke’s Bay, Rotorua, Auckland and even Brisbane.

Controversial Featherston tree ÿ nally felled GIANINA SCHWANECKE The age-old question – if a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound – was answered last week, when the controversial oak tree outside St Andrew’s Union Church on Featherston’s main street came down without protest. The church announced plans to cut down the tree in November as it could no longer aﬀord the maintenance costs of keeping branches away from nearby powerlines. The next few months saw several protests organised by angry community members who said the tree was part of Featherston’s

heritage and one protest even included a police presence – but none were there to watch as the tree ﬁnally came down on Thursday. St Andrew’s Union Church member Corrie Dykhorst was on site to oversee the operations by Treescape. She said she was relieved it had ﬁnally come down as the tree posed a risk to passing pedestrians. “You know the wind we have here in Featherston.” The tree had also been causing other problems. “There’s a drain under there somewhere and all the acorns fall onto the roof blocking our drain. “This one was planted in

Before: The original attempt at felling the tree was interrupted by protestors. PHOTO/HAYLEY GASTMEIER

the wrong place, under all the power lines.” It cost the church between $1600 to $1800 up to twice a year to keep the tree clear of two power lines which ran over the

Fox St plot. Some of those protesting the tree’s felling had oﬀered to cover maintenance costs by establishing a trust, but Dykhorst asked how long they would be willing to do

After: The tree after its main branches were chopped off in preparation for felling. PHOTO/GIANINA SCHWANECKE

so for. She said Powerco had also oﬀered to cover the costs of planting something new at the front of the church. It took the Treescape team just over ﬁve hours

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Gender-neutral uniforms praised Erin Kavanagh-Hall Stylish, functional, and inclusive: Makoura College’s updated regalia is ticking all the right boxes with its school community. Makoura began the 2019 school year by launching its new uniform – with students and their whanau embracing the college’s smartened image, range of clothing options, and gender-neutral approach. Principal Paul Green said the new attire had been in the planning for the past year, with the uniform changes agreed in partnership with both students and staﬀ. So far, the changes have been received positively, with much of the student body expected to transition to wearing the new uniform by the end of t he year. The uniform retains Makoura’s signature colour scheme of red, black and silver – a nod to its strong Maori connections – but now includes more formal options, such as monogrammed shirts and ties, longer skirts and trousers, and a

Modeling Makoura’s new uniform options – standing, Paselio Manesa, Jackson Hookham, Jackson Iasona, Tryke McRoberts, and Aaliyah Masters, and seated, Eden Evans, Jade-Stacey Thompson, Ruby Clark, and Maia Karaitiana-Baker. PHOTO/ERIN KAVANAGH-HALL

new ﬁtted blazer. The more casual clothing options have been re-made to prioritise students’ comfort, and both formal and informal uniforms have been designed to be worn by both male and female students. Green said the students oﬀered plenty of

suggestions to improve their daily garb – but the most common request was for a sharper, more slick, and overall more elegant look to showcase the school to the community. “The students were adamant they wanted to look sharp, have the opportunity to look

smarter on special occasions, and to take pride in their appearance,” Green said. He said he and Makoura’s staﬀ were inspired to update the uniform after students expressed discomfort with the previous regalia. For example, some of

the girls felt uncomfortable in “see through” white blouses, while the boys’ polo shirts, made from heavy aertex cotton, could be “stuﬀy” in warm weather. Following consultation with the student body, families, the school’s Board of Trustees, and the wider Masterton community, several new designs were approved and sent to NZ Uniforms for manufacturing. The students now have a choice between casual and dressier attire: the informal clothing consisting of tailored polo shirts with long and short sleeves, re-made in a more breathable and lightweight fabric, grey shorts, a kneelength pleated skirt, and black vest. For a more dressed-up look, students can choose a silver-grey shirt or blouse, which can also be worn with the shorts or pleated skirt, with dress trousers, or an ankle length skirt or lavalava – appropriate, considering the college’s burgeoning Pasiﬁka population. “They’ve got a whole

stable of choices,” Green said. “There’s no senior or junior uniform, or winter or summer uniform – the students can wear any of the items in whatever combination they’d like.” Green said the new uniform was intended to be gender-neutral: with girls able to opt for shorts or trousers, and both girls and boys able to choose a lavalava as part of their formal wear. Schools worldwide have responded to criticisms about overly gendered uniforms by oﬀering more universal clothing options – and Green was happy to follow suit. “Some young people feel more comfortable in gender-neutral clothing, and we respect that “We wanted to be as inclusive as possible.” Green said he was pleased with the school’s new wardrobe – particularly the little touches, such as the red piping on the blazers, the koru motif on the ties, and the detailed monograms on the shirts and blouses.

Manganese removal plans to be fast-tracked GIANINA SCHWANECKE Martinborough’s boil notice was lifted last week, three weeks after the town’s water supply was found to have low level E.coli contamination. The notice was lifted after three consecutive clear tests. But South Wairarapa District Council [SWDC] has also decided to bring forward the installation of a manganese extraction plant to allow for possible chlorination of the town’s water in future. Martinborough is the only Wairarapa town which doesn’t use chlorine. Because the town’s water contains manganese, adding chlorine would turn

it “coﬀee brown”. A report to the council suggested the installation of a manganese plant to remove suspended manganese from the water supply. Chief executive Paul Crimp said the “only way to prevent the last three weeks happening again” was to start the plant and chlorinate. “My request for the health of the community is that we do the one thing that council can which is chlorinate.” Crimp said it would take nine months for the council to set up a manganese plant with capital costs estimated at $485,000. Chlorination

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could follow the establishment of a plant. He said it was important to start the process now and the council could decide on chlorinating later. “Just because we remove the manganese

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points, including how it would aﬀect taste and some vineyards’ organic status. Vickery said, “the best outcome for the urban supply might not be best for the vineyards”. Councillor Colin Olds said public health was the more important consideration. “Human health is a hell of a lot more valuable than the health of the vineyards.” SWDC Mayor Viv Napier said drinking water standards would be changed by the Government in June and mandatory chlorination seemed likely. “We may not

have a debate about [chlorination], it may be compulsory.” The installation of a manganese plant was consulted on as part of SWDC’s 2018/2019 Long Term Plan. The council voted in favour of advancing the installation of a manganese plant for the Martinborough water supply from 2021 to this year – the only opposition vote came from councillor Lee Carter. “I’m not opposed but need more information,” she said. “I’m concerned we’re making these decisions without [knowing about] other alternatives.”

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There will soon be runs on the board with respect to work on the 124-year-old grandstand in Queen Elizabeth Park in Masterton, to the applause of the cricket community and others. Work is expected to start in April and will involve new changing rooms, ablutions and earthquake strengthening work, the council says. The work is expected to be completed by spring. Work was to start in March, according to a report to the Masterton District Council’s infrastructural services committee. That report said there was provision for $400,000 in the annual plan with $160,000 of external funding, The contract is for $529,972 plus GST with additional funding of $108,985 plus GST approved on December 19 for a re-roofing,

We’re really excited about having it upgraded as it is our marquee facility. painting and contingency, according to the report. Committee Chairman Gary Caffell said the work was well overdue. “It is something we have been looking at now for two to three years,” he said. “The facility at the moment isn’t up to the standard required for hosting major fixtures.” He said one of the pluses of the work being done was that it would make the grandstand more of a multi-purpose facility “in the sense that other organisations will be able to use it for meetings, etc”. “We are hoping to expand the use of the building,” he said. He said there was a real shortage of meeting rooms in Masterton. Wairarapa Cricket

Association chairman David Parke has said the stand was a real focal point and centrepiece for cricket in Wairarapa. The work would bring the grandstand into the 21st century. “It is great it is happening,” he said. “We are really excited about it. “It is a major renovation and it is a reconfiguration of the changing rooms, the players’ facilities, the long room and everything, so it is a big chunk of work. “We’re really excited about having it upgraded as it is our marquee facility.” The council isn’t saying who is doing the work but sources say it’s a local contractor. There has also been talk about removing the concrete nib around the ground and that was something to watch when the detail of the contract or additional work became public.

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An awe-inspiring aerial display Wings Over Wairarapa [WOW] overcame aircraft setbacks and a dismal weather forecast to give a crowd of around 20,000 a memorable day on Saturday, after inspiring a new generation of aviators on Friday. With the weather predicted to be terrible on Sunday – and living up to expectations with rain all day – organisers offered ticketholders the chance to upgrade their Sunday tickets for Saturday. Those who took the

opportunity were wowed by a fantastic night show, a first for New Zealand, featuring a spectacular performance by the Airborne Pyrotechnics team from Britain. The appearance by a United States Air Force B-52 bomber was cancelled after what appears to have been a mishap in Sydney, but the Royal New Zealand Air Force stepped into the breech at the last minute, with a low-level flyover by a P-3 Orion.

Getting up close and personal with the aircraft was a major highlight for many.

At times it felt as if the skies above Masterton had gone back more than 100 years.

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Wellington Water Proposal HAVE YOUR SAY Council is inviting feedback on its proposal to join Wellington Water.

Submissions close 4pm, 15 March 2019, with a hearing to be held on 27 March 2019 (if required). Before making a final decision, we’d like to have your input.

We welcome submissions from any interested person or organisation on any aspect of the proposal. IN SUMMARY, THE PROPOSAL IS:

■ SWDC retains ownership of the ‘three waters’* infrastructure and water race infrastructure. ■ SWDC becomes a shareholder in Wellington Water. ■ Each shareholder has an equal right on the ‘Wellington Water Committee’. ■ Each council retains a direct relationship with the Wellington Water Committee via service level agreements and Water Committee. ■ Most staff currently employed by SWDC who work on three waters and water races will transfer to Wellington Water. ■ Some operational assets will transfer to Wellington Water, but not infrastructure assets. ■ SWDC contracts Wellington Water to provide infrastructure management services for its three waters networks, and water races.

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The Statement of Proposal and submission form is available on our website swdc.govt.nz or at any of the South Wairarapa district libraries as well as the service centre in Martinborough. *Three waters = Drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.

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Overnight closures of the Remutaka Hill Road From Sunday 3 March, you’ll need to plan your travel around overnight closures of State Highway 2 over the Remutaka Hill.

The five consecutive night closures, from 9pm to 4am, are scheduled for Sunday 3 March to Friday morning 8 March, and a further five consecutive night closures on Sunday 24 March to Friday morning 29 March. The road will be closed for essential maintenance work. The night-time closures will significantly reduce the number of daytime disruptions on the Hill Road, enable better quality maintenance work, and increase the safety of maintenance crews.

What you need to know • SH2 over the Remutaka Hill will be closed from 9pm to 4am, Sunday 3 March – Friday morning 8 March, and Sunday 24 March – Friday morning 29 March. • Real-time traffic information for the Remutaka Hill Road is available at www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz/wellington • More information about the closures can be found at www.nzta.govt.nz/remutaka • If you have any concerns, please contact us at remutaka@nzta.govt.nz • Access will be available for emergency services throughout the closure.

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Stand by for some dopey views Comment

Mike Osborne Boom! And they’re off: the thought-leaders, the opinion-makers, the people who hold the high moral ground, and all their fellow travellers. It’s still 18 months away and we’re going to be heartily sick of it by then as the voices become more shrill, the soundbites more stark, and fear, uncertainty and doubt are ratcheted up and up. It’s pretty visionary stuff so far, since we don’t yet know the contents of the New Zealand Cannabis Referendum. Let me first say that my gast is completely flabbered by the level of sham shown by MPs around the consumption of cannabis. The NZ Drug Foundation says that by age 21, 80 per cent of New Zealanders have tried cannabis at least once. Eighty almighty per cent, but can you find a single MP that will admit to having taken it and enjoyed it? Eighty per cent of 120 MPs is 96. If not even one MP can report that they tried it and enjoyed

it then it’s pretty obvious we either don’t have a proper representation of the population in parliament or they’re full of something that can’t be named in a provincial weekly newspaper. Simon Bridges says that “legalising cannabis would normalise drug use”. No Simon, legalising cannabis may normalise cannabis use. We consume 34 million litres of pure alcohol in alcoholic beverages a year. The average Kiwi adult smokes 668 cigarettes a year. One person in eight is taking antidepressants and that rises to one in four for pakeha women over 65. We take nine million opioid painkiller doses per year. Drug use in New Zealand is already normalised. What about cannabis? It has euphoric effects; it has harmful effects. What the proponents and opponents will tell you is that it’s a black and white matter and a straightforward choice to make. It’s not. It’s a complex, nuanced

The question of whether or not to legalise cannabis requires a nuanced response.

debate that requires balancing up a number of factors and then determining whether change would reduce harms [think broadly]. Unfortunately, a referendum is a poor choice of mechanism to determine this. What we’ll

get is inch-deep thinking across a large population and appeals to prejudice from those with an axe to grind. Instead, a Citizens Assembly of, say, a hundred people randomly selected could nut out over a year the option that

brings most freedom with least harm. Imagine, a deep and considered study by our peers [including some of the 80 per cent who’ve tried it] making its recommendations to Parliament. We’re stuck with a

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referendum. The question, or questions will be critical. It’s not a simple black and white issue. Dig beneath the soundbites and the faux outrage to find the optimal shade of grey.

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MOON CALENDAR NEW MOON - March 7TH FULL MOON - March 21TH

The rain over the weekend was a welcome relief – I’m sure many people would appreciate more! Don’t let the rain go to waste, you need to MULCH, MULCH, MULCH! Mulching helps keep the moisture in the ground, it prevents weeds (which compete with the plants for nutrients) adds goodness into the soil as it breaks down. Here’s a few other things to do in the garden ...

MOON PLANTING TIPS THIS WEEK

Feb 25 – 28

SUMMER FRUIT TREE PRUNING

WHAT’S GOING ON?

The dry warm weather means it’s a good time to do a bit of summer pruning on your fruit trees. At this time of year diseases are not so infectious and the pruning cuts heal and dry quickly (it’s still a good idea to use pruning paste). Summer pruning is done to control size rather than shape (shape is easier in winter because you see what’s going on with no leaves). Summer pruning reduces tree size and vigour. This can be important in relatively new plantings because by removing branches with leaves you are slowing the photosynthesis down, this decreases and the energy available is stored in the roots.

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A sling or thin board to keep your pumpkins, watermelons etc off the ground will help prevent damage & decay.

Sow root crops and flowers.

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Your pumpkins should be taking off now, so make sure they get plenty of water and give them a liquid feed with ican Fast Food. Once a few pumpkins have formed pinch off the fuzzy ends of each vine – this will put the plants energy into forming plump fruit rather than more vine. Hopefully you’ve got a garden full of goodies to harvest, here’s how to tell if they’re ready:

it springs straight back it’s not quite ripe. Take care when harvesting to avoid bruising. Watermelons: When they are mature their curly tendrils will dry up and turn brown. Just like the pumpkin it will have a hollow sound when rapped. If it doesn’t sound hollow then look at the pale coloured patch underneath – if it’s turned

Weeding is extra effective today.

March 2 – 4

Produce Plump Pumpkins Pumpkins: Vine dyes back, leaves start to yellow and dry up, stem my dry out. Tap the pumpkin with your knuckle and if it makes a hollow ringing noise then it should be ripe. Eggplants: Picking early is better than waiting otherwise the fruit may get bitter. The skin will be glossy and dark in colour and if you push a fingernail into the skin and

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SWDC’s new logo spells the end for four shaking hands GIANINA SCHWANECKE The four interlocking hands of the South Wairarapa District Council logo have been waved goodbye as a new emblem was voted in at a council meeting in Martinborough last week. The council’s outdated, mono-cultural logo was created in 1989 and featured four white male hands connected in a cross shape. Last year the council created the Logo and Branding Party to begin development of an updated logo to better reflect the changing district, unanimously voting a round logo featuring icons of South Wairarapa’s unique landscape – to a round of applause. Chair Leigh Hay said there had been a high level of community engagement. “We’ve just about reached the end of our journey. The final part of the process is we need to finalise the art.” The winning design was supported by 62 per cent of the 400 ratepayers consulted during a survey this month. Many agreed that the design best represented the South Wairarapa region, with reference to the Tararuas,

The original design. PHOTO/FILE

It’s wonderful to have a new logo that encapsulates the district’s identity, shows us as modern and progressive council, and acknowledges the important standing of Maori. rolling plains, Lake Wairarapa and of course, Featherston’s famous wind. Mayor Viv Napier said, “It’s wonderful to have a new logo that encapsulates the district’s identity, shows us as modern and progressive council, and acknowledges the important standing of Maori.” The design process also involved input from the Maori Standing Committee. Chair Raihania Tipoki said, the words ‘Kia Reretahi Tatau’ meant ‘let’s fly together’ or

The new logo. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

‘let’s collaborate’. “The inclusion of Wairarapa Moana in the logo signifies an overdue recognition that our natural environment must be inherent in our decision-making processes,” he said. “The Maori fishing hook depicted in the landscape references the Moana as ‘Te Karu o Te Ika a Maui’ [The Eye of The Fish of Maui].” The logo redesign project came in 15.7 per cent under the $25,000 budget assigned by council, with total costs including market research and artwork figures coming in at $21,075. The winning design was one of five originally proposed by South Wairarapa-based agency Satellite design.

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12 Wairarapa Midweek Opinion Wednesday, February 27, 2019 EDITORIAL

MIDWEEK PHOTOS

Opinion

Take a chance on you For the past week, I’ve been on holiday. It hasn’t exactly been a relaxing one — but it has been very rewarding, and a real learning experience for me. Though I did put my feet up, I also worked in a production role at the wonderful Wings Over Wairarapa event — so I guess you could consider it a ‘working holiday’. My job was to make sure the big screen at the event captured the best action of the moment. It was a tough gig — at university I had dabbled in live productions as an assistant director, but this job was a different kettle of fish. I was listening to commentators, coordinating an announcer, playing music, vision switching (choosing what camera shots go live on the screen), and trying to get my head around all the technology to do so. It was intense — and awesome. On the Saturday, I woke up with a huge pit

Piece of mind

Emily Norman in my stomach. Even though we had a practice day on Friday, this was all pretty new to me and I felt like I had plunged right into the deep end. I also didn’t know a thing about planes. What if I failed? The problem with being an anxious or easilystressed person is that as soon as we are out of our comfort zone, we start to think of all the worst-case scenarios. For weeks, I had a list in my head of everything that could go wrong — not once did I change my mindset to think what could go right. In fact, it wasn’t until the end of the night show as I sat in the production container listening to the fireworks going off and the music playing that I felt

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truly amazed by how far I had come. In that moment, instead of doubting my abilities and thinking about all the worst-case scenarios, I felt proud. I think that too often we short-change ourselves and underestimate our abilities. We are so afraid of failing that we don’t give ourselves the opportunity to succeed. And in doing so, we are sabotaging ourselves, limiting the person that we could one day become. I want to thank Wings Over Wairarapa and Noise Productions for giving me the opportunity to push my comfort zone and do something I love. So, the challenge this week for you all: take a chance on you.

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This is Harriet with her little sister Margot. PHOTO/NAOMI OLIVER

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STREET TALK

When all else fails, keep calm and... Riki Taniwha Tidy your undie drawer.

for the opportunity to grow in adversity.

Graeme Burnard Cuddle an animal.

Hydra Jared Know tomorrow is another day and don’t be afraid to ask for help if need be. It’s not how we fall it’s how we pick ourselves up and soldier on.

Penelope Sullivan Pray. Adele PentonyGraham Contented.

Jean Cretney Have a cup of tea.

Erin Kavanagh-Hall Eat cheese.

Silvia Mendoza Drink Tea.

Cheryl Cavanagh Think of Queen Victoria.

Patricia Pye Draw.

Heather Bannister Sew and be calm.

Miriam Coulter Pray, and be grateful

Silena Marti Have a break.

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Andrew Buchanan Eat a pie.

Grant Wootton Listen to music!

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14 Wairarapa Midweek Extra Wednesday, February 27, 2019 ARATOI KEEPERS

KITTYCAT REHOMING

Poi: Te Arawa taonga These poi, of various sizes and from various materials, are from a collection of Te Arawa taonga deposited at Aratoi by Jim Rimene. They are currently on display at Aratoi, as part of the exhibition, Nga Aho Raranga – Textiles from the Taonga Maori Collection, until April 7.

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REPORTING FOR DUTY Violence and the history of inequality An evolutionary psychologist will visit Masterton next week to explain and facilitate discussion about inequality. Shakespeare wrote in King Lear, “So distribution should undo excess, And each man have enough”. The puzzle and problem of inequality remains to this day, says Dr Peter Clemerson. Walter Scheidel’s book The Great Leveller, Violence and the History of Inequality from the Stone Age to the 21st Century claims that the only forces that can seriously decrease economic inequality are mass violence and catastrophe. Dr Clemerson says he will “introduce Scheidel’s book and outline some ways of measuring inequality, particularly the Gini coefficient”. After showing a video interview of Walter Scheidel, Dr Clemerson will briefly cover some recent research on reactions to inequality. People will then have the opportunity to discuss their own reactions to Scheidel’s conclusions and whether a universal basic income could be a

Peter Clemerson. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

bloodless remedy for inequality. Peter Clemerson graduated with a BSc from Manchester University and worked in information technology. He subsequently gained a PhD in evolutionary psychology from Massey University. He is a marriage and civil union celebrant and a member of the Humanist Society of NZ and the New Zealand Skeptics. • Dr Clemerson will present ‘Violence and the history of inequality’ to a meeting of Science Wairarapa at 7.30 pm on Thursday March 7, the Education Centre, 22 Dixon St, Masterton. All are welcome; entry is $4.

Athena is an affectionate girl who likes to find little nooks and crannies to hide in. Playful as any kitten, she especially loves tissues and will fill the room with shredded tissue paper if not watched! She’s a bossy girl and always the first of her litter to grab the latest toy or treat, and has very specific ideas about what is and isn’t allowed. Anyone hoping for a cat that will put up with anything should look elsewhere. Although she’s used to the company of other cats, she’s not the type to back down if challenged and so should be considered carefully by any potential owner who already has a feline friend. Athena is the daughter of two abandoned cats, and spent the first nine weeks of her life living in the wild. As such, she can be startled easily by loud noises or strangers and is very good at hiding. It’s only when she feels secure that her bossy and loving side will show. As she ages, it’s likely that she will become a very demanding cat and will need a lot of love. Her long fur is silky soft and she knows how to keep it clean, but might

require the occasional brush. She would suit homes with older children and/or quiet dogs, as well as a couple or single person willing to devote the time to her that she needs. Athena has been desexed, vaccinated and flea/worm-treated. Her adoption fee is $140. If you’re interested in Athena please call Lee on 021 0843 8935 or email: kittycatrehoming@gmail.com • KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa is a registered Charitable Trust no.CC54963 that works across the Wairarapa to find loving homes for stray and abandoned cats and assists owners in difficult circumstances to rehome their cats. • Visit their Facebook page KittyCat Rehoming Wairarapa. • Cash donations to help them continue their work can be made either to their Givealittle page, to the KittyCat Rehoming Kiwibank account number 38-9019-069916600 or to their account at their vet, Vetcare 06-0689-0191117-00 Reference Kitty46.

A home for a pet

My name is Archie and I am a handsome boy!

What’s special about me I will be your best friend and ally, and people keep telling me I am a handsome dude! I have had some training in my past, I am toilet trained and I am very good at listening most of the time! I have plenty of energy and would love to go on long walks with my special human. I absolutely LOVE the water so if my new home had a paddling pool or better yet a stream or was close to a river I would be in heaven! I am not suited to a home with cats and small animals but I seem to get on great with the other dogs, I have had a health check, my vaccinations are up to date and I have been desexed. If you would like to give me a forever home call the SPCA on 0800 467 732

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Take yourself to the river

NGC 1300 barred spiral galaxy in Eridanus Constellation. PHOTO/GETTY IMAGES

Last week we discussed the longest constellation in the sky – Hydra the water snake. This week we are going to find another constellation that snakes across most of the sky – Eridanus the river. It’s easy to find the start of the river, as its source is at the head of Orion the hunter. As noted last week, he is dominant in the northern sky after dark – probably the most recognisable constellation in the sky with his triple-star belt. The head and foot of Orion are marked by the giant red star Betelgeuse on the northern end and the startling blue-white Rigel, high in the sky on

Sky Watch

Nick Sault the southern end. Once you’ve got Rigel, you have the start of Eridanus. From there the river meanders southwards across the high western sky, stretching right across the sky to end up high in the SW with the bright star Achernar. You can’t miss the star, as it is the brightest star in the SW sky in the late evening. Between Rigel and Achernar, the stars of

Eridanus twist and turn but you will need a dark sky to see them all, and even then, you will wonder how the ancients lined the dots up in their minds and saw a river. Fortunately, there are big enough telescopes to take the constellation apart. I recently came across new end-times prophecies for 2019. These predictions have failed so many hundreds of times, I cannot for the

life of me understand why people go along with the next prophet of doom. This guy, author David Montaigne, is pushing for December 21, exactly seven years after his failed end-time prediction in 2012 concerning the end of the Mayan calendar. Even if you never get caught up in the lunacy, go look at website (www. abhota.info) and have a laugh. The author of the site introduces it with “Please journey with me through the wild, wacky and wonderful world of failed doomsday prophecy!”. And it is wild and wacky for sure, especially so in recent times where individual wacky prophets

have prophesised and failed a number of times and still have the audacity to have another go at scaring the pants off people. Astronomically, there is a potential for an abrupt end to life on Earth. There are objects in our Solar System large enough to do the trick. But apart from it being a one in a 4 billion chance that it will happen in any particular year, we are fortunate in this day and age to be able to detect a body of that size and do something about it. • Next week: Now we’ve found the star Achernar, we can find the firebird and the clock.

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South Wairarapa District Council

FEBRUARY UPDATE MESSAGE FROM SOUTH WAIRARAPA MAYOR

It’s been a challenging and busy month for Council. We’ve been pushing hard to get the boil water notice lifted in Martinborough and, at the time of writing, it’s looking like we’re getting close. Residents and businesses have been so incredibly patient and understanding of the situation. We’re thankful to them, and for there being no increase in the level of reported illness. Earlier this month, Lake Wairarapa provided a beautiful backdrop for Mysteries of the Moana, which was a fun and educational family day out. I was there, with Councillor Colin Olds, talking to people about our wastewater to land project – it was great to receive some positive feedback. Project information is on our website. Next month, we’ll sadly say goodbye to Paul Crimp, Council Chief Executive of five years. Recruitment is underway for his replacement; I look forward to sharing that news with you in due course. Other exciting news is that Council will soon be signing-off on a new logo. We’ll then be rolling out our new look over the coming months. Finally, the community-minded people we have in South Wairarapa is one of the things that make it such a great place to live. Please nominate a local hero for a Civic Award. – Viv Napier The Mayor

ANNUAL PLAN CONSULTATION There will soon be an opportunity for people to give feedback on the Council’s Annual Plan. The plan sets out how funds will be spent over the next financial year to make the district a better place to live. If you want to have your say, consultation starts 10 April – more information will be advertised and made available on our website.

THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING RESTRICTED WATERING Due to the lowering levels of our rivers and in line with the conditions of our resource consent, we have entered a restricted watering period. Please do not use sprinklers or other irrigation devices until further notice. Watering with handheld hoses can continue as usual on alternate days, even numbered properties on even numbered dates and odd numbered properties on odd numbered dates. Thank you to residents across the Wairarapa for your continued efforts to conserve water. For up-to-date water restrictions, please go to your Council’s website and listen to the local radio.

FREE SUMMER POOLS CONTINUE UNTIL 17 MARCH Our FREE summer pools in Featherston, Greytown and Martinborough will be open through to Sunday 17 March. Opening hours are available on our website.

TRANSFER STATION OPENING HOURS Martinborough: Wednesday 1pm – 3pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 10am – 1pm

CIVIC AWARDS 2019 – NOMINATIONS OPEN Do you know a South Wairarapa person or group who should be recognised for their significant contribution to the wellbeing of our district? Council is calling for nominations – close 5pm Friday 8 March. More info, including online nomination at swdc.govt.nz/civic-awards-2019. Nominations are open for the following categories:

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One winner will be chosen in each category. In addition, one of the five category winners will be awarded overall ‘South Wairarapa Citizen of the Year’.

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Helping to connect people The Government is advocating that communities should be more connected in the hope that this will increase the health and wellbeing of all our people. Examples are the community-led development initiatives that are happening all over the country which require huge volunteer support. Last week the Carterton community made a resolution at a community meeting to create a community-led approach to work alongside our regulators, Greater Wellington Regional Council, to create a River Plan, including the statutory Floodplain Management Plan, for the Mangatarere Steam. Thankfully, this was easy to initiate, due to a bunch of volunteers who created the Mangatarere Restoration Society back in 2011. The Carterton community already had a group of passionate people who wanted to follow in the footsteps of the Waiohine Action Group in Greytown to initiate this community-led approach. These communityled approaches require communities that are more connected so that people

Cathy Cameron Neighbourhood Support Co-ordinator for Connecting Communities in Masterton. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

Masterton. This will take you through what households need to do to prepare for a major disaster like an earthquake. If you want to register for the Plan and Prepare workshop, please email Cathy Cameron at: cathy@ connectingcommunities. org.nz.

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Jill Greathead can care and support each other. If you are keen to be more connected with your community, the first step could be to join a Neighbourhood Support Group. Cathy Cameron is the person tasked to expand this network throughout Masterton. She is looking

for volunteers who would like to contribute by becoming Neighbourhood Street Contacts. A Neighbourhood Street Contact would be the contact for between eight and 10 households and would liaise with Cathy. The first step would be to host a meeting in a home in the neighbourhood with

Cathy to discuss what is involved to see if your neighbours would be keen to be part of a group. A Neighbourhood Support Group is about caring and supporting your neighbours and is especially important in a major disaster. For that reason, Cathy has partnered with the Wellington Regional Emergency Management Office (WREMO) to run a Plan and Prepare workshop on March 9, from 2pm to 5pm, at the Wairarapa Community Centre, at 41 Perry St,

Neighbourhood Street Contact Connecting Communities in Masterton are looking for volunteers to organise a group of between eight and 10 neighbours into a Neighbourhood Support Group. Wairarapa Balloon Festival – early call for volunteers Volunteers are needed for the Night Glow on Easter Saturday – 20 April. • Interested in finding out more: Contact Jill Greathead on 0274 884 376 or email admin@ waivc.org.nz

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Head for the Castlepoint Races The Castlepoint Races are back again this year, on Saturday 9th March, and it’s going to be another great day. We plan to kick off the first race around 12.30pm, but you can never be sure what the tides might do on the day. The plan is for the final race to be run around 3.30pm. Visitors are encouraged to bring along a picnic to have at the beach but get there early to get a good spot. Alternatively, we are pleased to have the Castlepoint Store on board to provide you with all your food and refreshments on race day. There will be eight races during the Castlepoint Racing Club Annual Picnic Meeting, starting with the “Station Hack” which is open to all comers. There will be lots of entertainment between each of the races. There will be a pony race, kid’s games and the Westpac Big Dig after the last race where one digs for a prize, money and treats. There will be a competition to find the “ Castlepoint Races Best Dressed Person” with the first prize of a night at the Copthorne Solway Park Hotel & Resort for two from Trust House. Second prize is a $100 voucher from Hebe Designer Boutique in Kuripuni. Due to its popularity the “Undie 100” is back and this year we have a sponsor. Jolt Coffee House from Whanganui are going to give each of the winners $50, so wear your best underwear and bring your A game to the start line.

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A highlight is the fourth race, the Fagan Motors Castlepoint Cup with a stake of $2000, says Lorina Goldsworthy, Secretary/Treasurer of Castlepoint Racing Club (Inc). Horses from throughout the North Island will be taking part with their trainers seeing the Castlepoint Races as a good opportunity for a pre-season warm up. “Fun” is the key word to describe the event which has been organised to be a real family day. For those who want to take a punt, there will be an equalizer betting system with $2 numbered tickets. The horse with that number will be announced just before the race. • Entry to the meeting is $5 per person. $20 per car load (including parking). • No dogs permitted on the course.

I love books, especially the actual physical kind. Because of this, I have always spent a lot of time in libraries. This has been as a child, an adult, and also with my own children. The purpose of visiting libraries has always been, of course, to get books. However, what I have recently found out is that there is so much more to your public library than just books; this I found out from a presentation that took place at my school in which a fabulous library staff member shared with teachers the range of services that are available, from coding sessions for children, to book clubs, to online subscriptions services, to organising heavily subsidised internet connections for families, to home visits for the elderly, to school visits, and so much more. One of the best things about what libraries offer is that it’s almost 100 per cent free!

Learn how your brain works

It has been said that the human brain is the most complex thing in the known universe. However, even with something as complicated as our brains there are some basic fundamentals that we can all learn, and with this learning will come a greater understanding of how we can use new brain science to our advantage. An example of this is developing an awareness of what happens when we learn new things. In the book Learning How To Learn, the science of what happens when we learn a new skill or acquire new knowledge is explained. Knowing this shows how we can put in place the conditions to enhance new learning, with an example being that the development of neural pathways, essentially the building

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Tim Nelson blocks of new knowledge, is far more likely to be entrenched when a little study is done each day with sufficient sleep between new learning sessions, as opposed to cramming for hours the day before an exam. Our brains are our most valuable tools for surviving and flourishing; because of this we should learn how to use them in the most effective way.

When to upgrade the things you own

A great deal of the business plans of numerous companies is all about encouraging us to upgrade the things we own. Often this would require us to replace possessions on a yearly basis, even though they cost, in many cases, thousands of dollars. One obvious example of this is our phones. When considering upgrades, YouTube and podcast host Matt D’Avella suggests three things to consider first: 1. Can you afford it? 2. Is the difference worth it? 3. How is my current device holding up? If any of the answers

suggest that you should stick with your current device then it’s probably worth waiting another year. In my own case, the phone I use is in its third year; it still does everything I need it to do so I’ll stick with it for now.

Small steps can maintain a streak

I am currently on a 104day streak for a number of habits. This includes a range of things (seven in total), from exercise to practicing the ukulele. It gives me a lot of satisfaction ticking off each area every day on my habit tracker. The reason why I have been able to maintain these streaks is that, although I have high expectations in terms of getting better, I have a low threshold in terms of what the least is I can do each day. For example, on days in which I have really struggled to exercise I have done no more than a plank for a given period of time (but always looking to go for slightly longer than the last time). This has meant that

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on some days I have only done two minutes of exercise, but at least I have done something and get the satisfaction of not breaking the chain.

Experiment to ÿ nd the diet that works for you I am currently reading a book by a pair of life coaches called The Essentialists. The content is motivating, interesting and applicable to just about anyone; following their advice, I am sure, will lead to positive outcomes. However, I found it interesting that the section on diet in some ways completely contradicts material I have read in other publications. The information shared by The Essentialists may be the right course, or it might not be. My suggestion around healthy eating would be to look at what suits your lifestyle, where you live, costs, preparation and cooking, as well as looking for key similarities across a range of diets. For example, leafy green vegetables appear on just about every list of healthy options I have seen. These can be bought for low costs at local markets and, even if you don’t like the taste on their own, they are

easily digestible in a quickly prepared green smoothie. Healthy eating has such a huge impact on both our physical and mental health. It is deﬁnitely worth looking for strategies to make improvements in this area of our lives.

Change the questions that you are asking

Danielle R Moss, in her TED Talk on how to help the ‘forgotten middle’ reach their potential, shares a lot of insights into what can be done to ensure children don’t just drift along with the tides without any direction in life, always inﬂuenced by the desires and whims of others, without reaching the heights they are capable of. The group she refers to in particular is the ‘forgotten middle’ those who do what they’re supposed to do, without getting the praise and recognition of the high achievers, or needing the support and guidance required by the most vulnerable and challenging. One strategy that stood out in her presentation was the questions she asked of her students. Instead of asking ‘will you go to college?’, the question asked would be ‘what college are you going to?’. This question gave the impression that college would be a certainty

rather than a possibility, also telling the student their teacher believed in their potential to keep getting better and to achieve high standards. The same philosophy could be applied in our daily lives with the more mundane tasks. For example, instead of thinking ‘will I exercise today?’ the question could become ‘what exercise will I do today?’.

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Featherston FULL OF FLAVOUR

LOCO concentrating on recycling & re-using This week, as ever at Loco, we are concentrating on recycling and re-using, preferring not to put things in the rubbish. Our lovely customers Trish and Roger have been collecting our used recyclable paper cups and planting them with plants. These are left outside our front door for anyone to collect for free. There was a lovely sunshine yellow pansy plant a few days ago – a bit of morning happiness. We are also giving away our coffee grinds – great for mulch and they make the garden smell of roasted beans – not a bad accompaniment when you’re on your knees weeding. Ask Kate for a bag when you’re next in. And those cardboard boxes ..... we get many of these from suppliers and also from the books we receive. These, of course, are broken down and taken to the recycling centre here in Featherston. We have always got a good collection of sturdy boxes (we particularly recommend the milk bottle boxes with in-built handles). These are available for anyone who needs boxes for packing or storage. If you would like a few of them, advise us and we will keep them for you. We have found an excellent book scout in the UK – Kate’s mum. She has sent over some superbly selected publications which are in the process of being unpacked and put into stock. Come and check out our shelves, have a coffee and if there is something in the book line that you are particularly interested in – just ask Kate.

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John started the business in 1988 in Featherston, hence the name, before moving to Carterton. Now John has brought the business and all its services, plus all its staff, to 91 Fitzherbert Street, next door to For The Love of Books and across the road from The Cenotaph.

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The new address was formerly a Caltex service station and so came ready made with full workshop facilities. All that was needed was a coat of paint before the garage reopened two months ago. The business has all the latest technology for repairs and servicing and carries out WOFs for cars, motorbikes, caravans and trailers. It offers pre-purchase inspections, free estimates for repairs, free tyre checks and free tyre pressure checks and inflation. South Wairarapa Auto Services has a very large selection of tyres, and offers a motor vehicle storage service for which it is currently developing another property in Featherston.

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

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John says it is a good time to be back in Featherston as it goes through a development surge, and a good number of his customers live in the town.

John’s personal passion is towing and he is well-knowing for being the friendly face to turn up when there is an emergency breakdown in South Wairarapa.

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AUTOGROOM -KOOLTINTZ UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP

INTRODUCING Shaun & Lisa Pollard AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ A slightly di˜ erent name is the only change you will see at AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ.

The AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ new owners Lisa Pollard & Shaun Pollard

Shaun and Lisa Pollard took ownership of the Masterton business just over a month ago from David and Sarah Hargood. Located behind the Mobile service station in Lansdowne, AUTOGROOMKOOLTINTZ – formerly LTC Auto – o˜ ers a full grooming and window tinting services for all types of vehicles. Shaun has worked at the business for the past 12 years, more recently as its manager. Shaun will be AUTOGROOMKOOLTINTZ’s managing director while Lisa will be its

administrator, while continuing to also work at Carterton Pharmacy. It will be a very family-oriented business with the couple also raising Jayden, 5, and Natalie, 2½ . Shaun and Lisa are excited about taking over the popular business with no big changes planned for the foreseeable future. “We’d like to thank David and Sarah for giving us this opportunity to do this. They’ve done a lot for us.”

grooms many of Wairarapa’s business ˛ eets, as well as car sales companies. It does a lot of grooming and tinting of farm machinery such as tractors, combine harvesters and balers. It regularly does motorhomes, motorbikes, trucks, boats, and even the occasional helicopter. AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ o˜ ers a wide range of grooming packages from washes to full grooms.

The other three members of the team are grooming foreman Pete Welsh and groom technicians Alannah Mells and Zac Wakeÿ eld. AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ has groomed or window tinted every type of vehicle in the time Shaun has been with the business. As well as private vehicles, AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ

Its window tints services are used by homes and businesses as well as vehicles. AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ o˜ ers a great deal for Gold Card holders. Access it via Te Ore Ore Road. For more information and bookings call 06 377 5773.

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Meet the TEAM

“ Shaun Pollard

MANAGING DIRECTOR

“I’ve always loved cars and enjoy them looking completely di° erent when they go out again.”

FORMAN/ GROOMING TECHNICIAN

Pete has been with AUTOGROOMKOOLTINTZ for the past eight years and has been friends with Shaun a lot longer. As the foreman he oversees all grooming work on the ˛ oor and ensures all work is done to the highest standard. “I’ve always loved cars and enjoy the end result - seeing them coming in dirty and muddy and leaving spic and span.”

Alannah Mells

Zac Wakeÿ eld

GROOMING TECHNICIAN

Alannah joined AUTOGROOMKOOLTINTZ two month ago. She previously worked in the hospitality industry with her most recent job being at a busy Masterton cafe in waitressing and managing roles. “I wanted a big change and to learn new skills. The other job was more mental whereas this one is more physical which I really enjoy. It’s a very satisfying job and I particularly enjoy doing the interiors.”

Zac works part-time at AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ as a grooming technician. He grew up in Carterton and comes from a farming background.

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Shaun oversees the running of AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ. He is a Registered Master Tinter and does all the tinting work. He also holds the Level 2 Vehicle Grooming Certiÿ cate.

Pete Welsh

Here at Eastwood Motor Group, we have high expectations for any service we use. The team at AUTOGROOMKOOLTINTZ have always exceeded our expectations with their prompt, e˜ cient and great quality grooming and tints.”

“There is something new every day. Every car has its di° erent look and you never know what sort of job it is going to be until you open up the door.”

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with tinted windows. This is especially important for protecting young children. Tints also provide a cooling e˜ ect.

KOOLTINTZ reduces UV rays by 99 percent and gives a sun protection factor of 285 plus. So you never get burned

Farmers and agricultural contractors are getting their farm machinery tinted, such as their tractors and combine harvesters, so that they and their employees

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AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ also o˜ ers tinting for the home which not only shades inhabitants but also furnishings, and it is also available for businesses.

Shaun Pollard is a Registered Master Tinter and does all the tinting for the business. With intense sunlight, more vehicle owners are choosing to have the windows of their vehicles tinted.

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KOOLTINTZ can also be used for boats, airplanes and any other windows you would like tinted. As well as shielding UV rays, tinting o˜ ers other beneÿ ts including improving privacy, security and appearance, and deterring car crime. For more information and bookings call 06 377 5773.

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AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ can cater for any grooming job. These include cars, motorbikes, trucks, farm machinery, motorhomes, caravans, and even the occasional aircraft!

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Customers choose to get their vehicles groomed for a variety of reasons, from simply saving time, to a pre-sale spruce up.

A groomed car is a positive re˜ ection on my SoldOnJude brand - Shaun and his team understand this and have provided me with a routine groom programme for years. Conveniently picking up and delivering my vehicle so my day continues to run smoothly. AUTOGROOMKOOLTINTZ are an awesome team who make you and your business look good.”

Whatever the reason, the team at AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ always do an immaculate job and are proud of the results of each vehicle they groom. Managing Director Shaun Pollard is the only holder of Level 2 Vehicle Grooming Certiÿ cate in Wairarapa and has been with the business for 12 years. Grooming Foreman Pete Welsh has been grooming at AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ for the past eight years, while new sta˜ member Alannah Mells has brought the energy and enthusiasm she displayed in the hospitality industry. AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ o˜ ers a wide range of grooming options, starting from just $20 for a “wash” that includes handwashing with a sponge, hot and cold steam clean and debugging. AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ also o˜ ers a popular “Gold Card Groom Spruce Up”, valued at $130 but just $60 plus GST for Gold Card holders.

A range of grooming services AUTOGROOM-KOOLTINTZ o˜ ers a wide range of grooming services including: ■ Wash ■ Spruce Up Groom ■ Interior Groom ■ Full Groom ■ Wash & Wax ■ Wash, Cut & Wax ■ Steam Clean Motor ■ Head Light Cleaning AN INTERIOR GROOM INCLUDES: ■ Vacuum ■ Wipe Out ■ Shampoo carpets, mats & upholstery ■ Silicone all vinyl services ■ Window insides ■ Spot clean roof lining

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Nigel Latta fundraiser to raise awareness for digital seniors

Anne Day is the first to admit she feels like she is being “left behind” in the digital world. But Digital Seniors, a new Trust helping Wairarapa’s seniors with technology, is helping Anne build her skills and confidence. “I just felt like I was being left behind and at one point was scared to even press the Apps on my device,” says Mrs Day after she was given an iPad by her daughter. “It’s been a big learning curve but now I can send emails and use Facebook. I have Netflix and Lightbox and television on demand which has been great and most importantly, I can face time my family. I’ve still so much to learn, and I find the Digital Seniors sessions fun and very useful.” Mrs Day is one of about 15 residents at Wairarapa Masonic Village who attend weekly fun sessions by volunteer Andre Hattingh. Here the group learn digital basics in an entertaining way, learning to send and receive texts and phone calls, download Apps, use their device’s camera and setting up social media accounts. She says despite her initial reservations, she has achieved several milestones that in turn build her online confidence. “My daughter face timed me last night and we were talking about Genesis Energy’s five free hours. She offered to help me set this up online and I said ‘I’ve already done it’. She said ‘Oh’ and we both laughed. It’s those moments where I realise I’ve learned quite a lot in a short time,” says Mrs Day, a former nurse-aid. Digital Seniors is a community trust providing free technology support to seniors through these entertaining sessions in retirement homes, a free phoneline for seniors to call for help with resolving their technology issue, and free individualised coaching.

“Stone Aged Brains in Smart Phone Times: How to Survive & Thrive in the modern world”, a special fundraiser for Digital Seniors to be held at the Carterton Events Centre. Mr Latta, ONZM, is a psychologist, author and host of the television show Beyond The Darklands, The Politically Incorrect Guide to Teenagers, and The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show. Digital Seniors was launched by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in Masterton last August. It was born out of Masters Research on the Digital Inclusion of Seniors by Chief Executive Cathy Hardinge. Since then the Trust has brought volunteers, business and education providers together to help improve seniors’ use of technology and drive positive examples of seniors’ tech usage. Free weekly sessions are run by volunteers at Masonic Village and Lansdowne Park in Masterton and at Wharekaka in Martinborough. More Digital Seniors hubs will soon be established throughout the region.

DETAILS: WHAT: Nigel Latta presents “Stone Aged Brains in Smart Phone Times: How to Survive & Thrive in the modern world” WHERE: Carterton Events Centre WHEN: Thursday, March 14th, 2019 TIME:

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Scooter club set to hit the pavement Two mobility scooter advocates this week will launch a club for “friendship, skills, education, and fun” for mobility scooter users in Masterton.

Organiser Margaret Bulmer, and scooter user June Tainsh are holding the first meeting of the mobility scooter club this Thursday 28th February at 10am in the “Partner Centre” room at BNZ, 193 Queen Street. Bulmer and Tainsh say most New Zealand towns the size of Masterton have a mobility scooter club, and given Masterton’s relatively large older population, one would be appreciated by many locals. “If we’re going to do anything, we’ll need the council on our side,” Bulmer said, and they are also hoping to involve the police. Sergeant Ian Osland, who will be offering safety advice to the club, said a level of care was needed when riding a mobility scooter, especially within the CBD. “People come out of shops and a mobility scooter could

MOBILITY SCOOTER USERS MARGARET BULMER (LEFT) AND JUNE TAINSH.

potentially knock someone off their feet.”

Because the scooters are quiet, Osland said people may not hear them coming. It was smart to keep to the kurb side of the footpath when riding a mobility scooter in a busy area, he said, and people should also be aware that some scooters, which were quite powerful, were classified as motor vehicles. “So, if a person has had their driver’s licence lapse due to age or another reason, then potentially they could be driving without a licence.” The aim was to have workshops developed for safe riding. Bulmer said feedback from other footpath users can get quite nasty, with people yelling at riders, “you shouldn’t be on the pavement”, when they were legally obliged to stay on the pavement. Tainsh predicted chaos would ensue if mobility scooters took to the roads.

“We only go to 8-10 kilometres an hour, imagine us in a 50kmh zone, cars behind us tootling along. Imagine what would happen there - probably a lot of road rage,” she said. However, she said scooter riders had to be aware that pedestrians had right of way on the footpath, and they should watch their speed. “It’s give and take on both sides,” she said.

The pair also aim to make the club an advocacy group, with an issue for them being poor footpath maintenance. Tainsh put out an invitation to all councillors “to beg, borrow, or steal a mobility scooter”. “We’ll take them for a ride round Masterton on the footpaths, and how to get off and down. “See what they think of the jarring they get,” she said. The pair also lamented the

number of weeds growing in footpaths, and said effect of angled footpaths were accentuated by heavy mobility scooters. Stephen ‘Spike’ Taylor runs mobility scooter shop Mobility Wairarapa and reckons there are around 300 mobility scooter riders in the Masterton area. For more information contact: Margaret Bulmer at (06) 216 2913, June Tainsh at (06) 377 3306, or text 022 658 8139

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Roseneath Lifecare Gala Day Roseneath Lifecare is holding a gala day for the community on Saturday 9th March from 10am till 2pm at 227 High Street South, Carterton. There will be a variety of food carts, sausage sizzle, fire engine, horse and cart rides, face painting, balloon art, candy floss, egg and spoon races, second hand goods, guess the number of lollies, Rawleigh’s,

books, CDs, DVDs and much more. If you are interested in having a stall please call Margaret or Stacey on (06) 379 4018 weekdays between 9am and 3pm. Residents of Roseneath lined the pavement with their handmade American flags, cheering the parade of Cruise Martinborough cars in January (pictured).

Kiwis don’t know their parents’ future wishes It’s never an easy conversation to begin, says aged care expert Miranda Smith. But the sooner you discuss your parents’ future care needs with them, the better equipped your family will be to assist. “It’s about preparing early, planting the seed – chatting about what the future might hold and what their wishes are for any care they might need – and staying positive throughout those conversations,” she says.

“Even when they age, your parents are still the parents in this relationship and, if possible, need to be making key decisions for themselves, before any sort of health crisis forces a decision that they might not be 100% happy with.” New research undertaken by Colmar Brunton has unearthed more detail about the socalled Sandwich Generation – the group of New Zealanders who are most likely to find

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who would look after them, if they would want supervised care in a village or retirement home, or would prefer to remain independently at home with tailored care coming to them. Miranda leads the team at Miranda Smith Homecare, which provides personalised inhome care New Zealand-wide. She says it’s “really normal” to put off conversations with parents as long as possible, “because – let’s face it – they’re hard to have!”

“However, what we see at Miranda Smith Homecare are often the consequence of these missing conversations – a family completely caught off guard, with no idea what to do or what their parent would like to happen next.” Miranda says it’s “so important” for families to talk, and adds that ageing parents have usually spent time thinking about the matter already and might have some ideas about they want, need, and can afford.

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Heap of activities to celebrate Children’s Day AT CARRINGTON PARK Head to Carterton’s Carrington Park this Sunday, 3rd March, for a huge range of family entertainment from 10am to 1pm. 2019 Wairarapa Children’s Day has been organised by Wairarapa Plunket, Harcourts-Hamill Realty Ltd & More FM Wairarapa 89.5. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ■ Zappo The Magician ■ YMCA Masterton Fundamental Play ■ BooBoo Magoo’s Silent Disco ■ Science workshop with House of Science Wairarapa ■ Music workshop with Connecting Music NZ/CZ ■ Circus workshop with Rainbow-Uenuku Circus ■ Storytime and activities with Pukaha, National Wildlife Centre ■ SparkyCanDo

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You are never too young to be ROAD SAFETY SAVVY By Holly Hullena

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It becomes second nature to us, but for our tinier family members, road safety can be somewhat daunting and as a parent, we can easily feel like we get lost on trying to instil (road) safety messages with our under-fives. Don’t feel the pressure though. Here is a bitesized breakdown of how to tackle road safety with your tamariki.

1 Find a safe place to cross. 2 Stop one step back from the kerb (practise this by walking to the kerb and taking one step back). 3 Look all ways and listen for traffic wherever it may come from. 4 If there is traffic coming, wait until it has passed, then look all ways and listen for traffic again. 5 When there is no traffic coming, walk quickly straight across the road, looking all ways for traffic.

CHILDREN ARE NOT SMALL ADULTS They see the world differently and have difficulty judging speed, distance and danger. Children watch what adults do, so you need to show them how to stay safe through your good example. TRY THIS: Get down to your child’s level at pedestrian crossings and intersections. Notice how hard it is for them to see around large objects or judge the speed of vehicles. Children under five are too young to go out by themselves but not too young to learn about staying safe. It’s never too early for you to start modelling and teaching safe behaviour. Talk to your child about safe behaviour when you are on or near the road and get into the habit of praising them for doing the right thing, rather than telling them off for doing the wrong

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(not walking) child out of the car first, then you can keep your eye on the more active children to make sure they don’t run into traffic. ■ Talk to children about hidden driveways where it is hard to see cars driving in and out, and where drivers may not be able to see the children. ■ When you need to cross the road, use controlled crossing points such as pedestrian

Child restraints (Car seats) and safety belts in vehicles are vital to your safety and that of your family, whether your trip is short or long. Check that everyone, including yourself, is buckled in before you start the car. Make sure all child restraints are of the approved standards and fitted properly. Make travel fun and comfortable for you and your children. Protect your children and yourself in and out of the car and always make sure you are all buckled in, or in child restraints. For more information and other road safety updates, visit our facebook page www.facebook.com/ wairaraparoadsafetycouncil or call 06 377 1379.

‘VALUES’ important to children Children have the right to express a view, and have that view given due weight, in matters that affect them” - Article 12, United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Engaging with children and young people is a core part of the work of the Office of the Children’s Commissioner. The Office has engaged with thousands of children and young people over the years over a range of topics from experiences of education to connections to culture. “We hear consistently that children and young people want to be asked their views about things that matter to them, and they want their views to be listened to,” says Commissioner Andrew Becroft A particularly striking feature is their strong focus on values, he says. “Every time we talk to them, from the youngest pre-schoolers to young adults, and whatever the topic, we are told that good relationships are very important in all aspects of their lives. “We have heard relationships with parents and the wider whānau are highly valued, and that relationships with peers are often of crucial importance. “Bullying is a negative peer relationship that has major impacts on children and young people. Relationships with teachers

Take some time to treasure children this weekend Children’s Day – Te Ra O Te Tamariki, provides New Zealanders with an opportunity to give time to children. Children’s Day has been running since the early 2000s and is on the first Sunday of March each year. Hundreds of events happen all over the country, some big and some small. Our children are our taonga and deserve to be treasured. Nelson Mandela said, “There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children.” Take some time this weekend to appreciate and treasure the children in your life. They are the citizens of the future.

are commonly identified as essential for success in learning, with both good and bad teachers capable of having major effects on learning.” Fairness and equality are themes that occur time and time again, Andrew says. “Children and young people have told us they see unfairness in their communities, or in New Zealand as a whole, as incompatible with well-being. “Some children and young people we have spoken to, do not like being stereotyped or treated unfairly and they also don’t like to see this happening to others. We have heard calls for the elimination of racism, poverty, and inequality. “ “Some children and young people are conscious of the way that economic stress, insecure or poor-quality jobs, and poor housing puts their parents into positions where family relationships can be affected.” Most of the children and young people it has spoken to are proud of New Zealand, Andrew says. “Many value our physical environment, both in terms of nature and the country overall, and in terms of their communities and schools. “They are proud of their heritage and many, from all ethnicities, consider Te Reo Māori to be a taonga that everybody should have the opportunity to have. “They value safety in their personal environments, such as freedom from bullying at school and being able to live in warm, dry, spacious homes.”

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Women’s Centre gets crafty Wairarapa Women’s Centre

Kim Siemonek Centre coordinator When a child is grieving it is natural to want to support them. Yet, we often feel very uncertain about how best to do so. Perhaps you feel uncomfortable about discussing loss and grief, worried whether your child’s behaviour is normal, and unsure what you can do to help. The Women’s Centre is very proud to have three companions this term in schools working with children through the nineweek programme, Seasons of Growth. Seasons for Growth is an education program that gently helps children learn about the grief process. In addition, if you are supporting a grieving child or young person that is overwhelmed and not coping over an extended period of time, it is a good idea to connect them with some additional professional support. If you’re unsure, then

Maria Hook and Millie Ogg showing off their wood designs. PHOTO/SUPPLIED

talk to your school, intermediate, college, or contact Alison Dye on 0210789610. The teddy knitting is taking off around town at present with Te Awhina hosting knitters club on Wednesdays between 11am-12pm. Wairarapa Care Network are getting a knitter’s corner together and recently I visited Literacy Aotearoa class today and they started knitting teddies as well. The Wairarapa Women’s Centre is starting a craft course weekly until April 10 at the St Lukes Hall opposite Countdown on Worksop Rd. Come and make outdoor crafts with Maria Hook and Millie Ogg. For $2 a week you can come make wood plaques with gem stones and paua

shell to lighthouses from pots to wind chimes from old cutlery to driftwood designs. Icing nights are also back, and this time our focus is on Easter and working with sponges to make them into a character cake. Learn to make a novelty cake and put those skills to use on birthday or celebration cakes. Two nights are available on April 10 or 17, from 6.30-8.30pm. The cost is $35 each and this covers the resources. Check out events on Facebook. Kim is your tutor and very keen to show you new tricks with nozzles. Community Kitchen is on Wednesday, March 13, making meals for families in crisis, from 4.308.30pm If you have an hour so that you can give, please call Kim on 0274575024. We are also in need of some supplies of wool and needles. If you have 8ply wool or size 10 (3 ¼) needles, please drop them off at the Women’s Centre or leave it the front desk of the Wairarapa Community Centre at 41 Perry St. • For more information on our events and programmes, like us on Facebook to be kept up to date.

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“It felt like a perfect fit from the get-go,” says Stew. “It is a well-established brand with a great reputation and a strong national presence.” Totalspan is 100% Kiwi owned and operated and its extensive range of steel buildings covers everything from lifestyle and residential to rural and commercial requirements, including sheds, garages, farm buildings, lifestyle buildings and much more. Totalspan has been perfecting customised steel buildings for more than 30 years, with all their steel made right here in New Zealand. The brand is so confident of its products that it backs them with 25-year structural and five-year workmanship guarantees. This coming month you can take advantage of Totalspan’s “Barking Mad March” specials, with up to 10 percent off kitset prices (conditions apply). If you are looking for a new building or would like to discuss your next project, pop in and see Stew and the Team at Totalspan Wairarapa, 235 Ngaumutawa Road, Masterton or call them on 06 377 5956. They’d love to chat!

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COUNTRY LIVESTOCK Report for Week Ending 22/02/19, by Ian Hicks. Sheep: Rams: Real 1 at $20, Ryan 1 at $52, Pirimona Family 1 at $20, Crook 4 at $20, 1 at $1. Ewes: Nidd 1 at $30, Banks 2 at $50, Homes 1 at $80, 1 at $100, Hughes 4 at $96, Sheridan 5 at $40, Real 6 at $102, Crooks 2 at $110, James 2 at $50. Lambs: Bardsley 4 at $100, Bockhop 4 at $106, Sheridan 6 at $109, 5 at $64, Ryan 4 at $117, 1 at $50, Hamilton 3 at $111, Wilton 7 at $130, Homes 3 at $109, 4 at $42,

Crooks 2 at $65, Craig Dairy 3 at $98, Dagg 9 at $142, Lowe 13 at $114, 10 at $126. Cattle: Waymar Farm 3 wnr HX Heifers at $435, 2 wnr MG Steers at $425, 3 wnr MG Heifers at $400, Karl 3 wnr MB Steers at $400, 1 wnr FrX Bull at $400, Sargent 4 wnr FrX Heifers at $440, Taylor 1 wnr HX Bull at $250, 2 wnr HX Heifers at $350, Brookﬁeld Farm2 2yr Ang Steers at $1200.

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Taratahi Institute of Agriculture’s leased farms are being kept running to earn money to pay creditors and one, Mangarata, is being sold. It is being marketed as having been very well run and developed. More than 200 Taratahi staﬀ have been let go, but 25 people working on the farms still have jobs, says liquidator David Ruscoe from Grant Thornton. Taratahi is unusual in many aspects because it had a commercial farming business as well as education facilities, and it has its own act of Parliament. The government has been in talks to buy the home farm, which can only be used for an

educational purpose. The marketing for Mangarata says it is a “very tidy sheep and beef breeding and semi finishing unit … located just five minutes from Masterton”. It has a new four-stand woolshed and covered yards, new cattle yards, 8km of fencing, capital fertiliser, drainage, developed flats and cultivable hills with new grasses, clovers and herbs. There are two houses, one with three bedrooms and one with four bedrooms, together with the woolshed, cattle yards, hay/implement shed, workshop and other storage sheds just off the sealed Caves Rd entrance. Of the 476ha considered effective there are about 25ha of alluvial-based

road ﬂats and 50ha of easy rolling cultivable land towards the middle of the farm, with the balance of the contour being medium hill country sitting on mudstone soils. The property has 48 main paddocks. Summer and winter fodder cropping as well as re-grassing is undertaken to 20 per cent of the cultivable land per annum. The property winters around 3500 sheep and 150 cattle. Production levels are very good with a normal lambing average of 150 to 160 per cent. The tender closes at 4pm on March 21. It is believed Taratahi paid $3.4m for the farm in 2009, and it will sell for in excess of $5m.

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from sheer hard work,” Business Wairarapa says. National Party Leader Simon Bridges said eight new taxes are proposed, including an agriculture tax, a tax on empty residential land, a water tax, a fertiliser tax, an environmental footprint tax, a natural capital enhancement tax, a waste levy, and the capital gains tax. “This is an attack on the Kiwi way of life,” Bridges said. “This would hit every New Zealander with a Kiwi Saver, shares, investment property, a small business, a lifestyle block, a bach or even an empty section.” Nicky Hyslop, the Irrigation NZ chair, said the proposed water tax would result in higher

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40 Wairarapa Midweek Wai Write Wednesday, February 27, 2019

My body, my business From Kelly’s perspective

Wai Write

Caren Wilton I used to get flown down to Parliament pre-law reform to talk with different politicians. I was advocating as a sex worker, I was strongly advocating for decriminalisation. I’m very proud that I can say I was part of making a law change in this country. That’s something I always said to my son – one day you can say your mother was instrumental in making a law change. And my son was the very first person I rang when we got out of the gallery. I was there on the night. He was in Auckland, and I called him and said, ‘Your mother’s legal’. He went, ‘Yes, good on you, Mum’. He was so proud that I was able to do that. I worked for a couple of years after law reform. That whole weight had been taken off your shoulders in many ways – you could negotiate prices over the phone, you could negotiate that they had to use condoms. You could set the boundaries. That was huge – you didn’t have to worry about an undercover cop

Carmen Rupe cross-light, Cuba St, Wellington. PHOTO/MADELEINE SLAVICK

knocking at your door trying to entrap you. I just wish that the previous 20 years had been like that. Because you were constantly living in that little arena of fear. You just got on with it, but you always knew at the back of your mind that there was that possibility. I wasn’t raped in the industry, but had I been raped I probably wouldn’t have taken that to the police. After law reform, I

would have. They have to comply by the laws too now and treat you not as a prostitute, but as a human being. I don’t believe that legislation, signing a bit of paper, is going to change people’s mindset. It’s like gay law reform, that went through 20 years ago and people still stigmatise that. It’s up to the individual to walk with their head high and say, ‘This is who I am and I’m OK with it.’ I remember saying,

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‘Don’t be in judgement, because everybody in the sex industry has a father, a mother, a sister, a brother, and one of those children out there could be yours’. Always remember that no matter where you come from, who you are, that could be your child out there. • Carterton writer Caren Wilton launched her book ‘My Body, My Business: New Zealand sex workers in an era of change’, at the end of last year.

• The public is invited to meet Caren Wilton at Wai Word, Sunday March 3 at 3pm, Carterton Community Courthouse, 60 Holloway St. • Entry is free.

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Puzzles Wairarapa Midweek

BUMPER WORDFIT

RIVERS

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

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Events

42 Wairarapa Midweek Community Events Wednesday, February 27, 2019 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28

FRIDAY, MARCH 1

Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Age Concern: SayGo, 9am, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Housie: At Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club (behind clock tower Carterton), at 1pm. Narcotics Anonymous: Meet at 6pm, at 15 Victoria St, Masterton. Carterton Community Choir: Meet 7.15-9pm, at Carterton School, Holloway St. Ability to read music not essential. Call (022) 373-4299. Masterton Petanque Club: Club day 2pm, in Queen Elizabeth Park. Call Miriam 377-7974. Social Learners Bridge: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Barbara (06) 304-9208. Wairarapa Model Aero Club: 9amnoon, at the Masterton Aerodrome. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 5-7pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 6.30pm. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, intermediate, 1-2.30pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Masterton Senior Citizens & Beneficiaries Association: Meet 1-3.30pm for cards, Scrabble and bowls, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire Walker 377-0342. Wairarapa Fern & Thistle Pipe Band: Practice 6.30-8.30pm, Savage Club Hall, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call secretary, Gloria (027) 628-5889. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St.

Pre-Loved Clothes Sale: At Shape Shop, 132 Lincoln Rd, Masterton, at 6pm. Quality pre-loved and vintage clothing, shoes and handbags sale. $5 includes a glass of bubbles. Raising funds for Relay for Life. Try Your Luck At Housie: Team Whakawhanaungatanga is running housie evenings, at the Masterton Trust Lands Trust Education Centre, Dixon St, Masterton, at the Spot. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 3726623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. MSC Variety Entertainers: Meet 10am, at Savage Club rooms, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Come share your talents with us on stage. We are looking for new members. Call Judith 377-1750 or Doreen 370-4604. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Needlework and Craft Drop-In: 10am-noon, Featherston Community Centre. Call Virginia (06) 308-8392. Sewing and Craft: 10am-2pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Petra (021) 234-1554. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Carterton Craft Market: Open 7 days, 10am-2pm, High St, Carterton, opp Almo’s Book Shop. Call Robyn 379-7099. Kids’ Song And Story: Fun songs, finger plays and stories for under-5s, during school terms, 9.30-10.30am, at Epiphany Church Hall, High St South, Masterton. Call Jill 377-4614. Greytown Music and Movement: For pre-schoolers, 10am, at St Luke’s Hall, Main St. Contact: email admin@ stlukesgreytown.co.nz Wairarapa Steampunk: We meet as required, 10.30am-2pm, at Kingstreet Artworks. Call Gaylene 377-4865 evenings or (0274) 494-596.

Vivo Masterton is part of a group of 80 hair salons across the country. A privately owned, family run business we are focused on facilitating the best stylists in local communities across the country while ensuring that no matter how big or small your town or city is, their training and education is up to date with the latest in hairdressing techniques and education. Masterton living is all about lifestyle - with beautiful green farmlands, trendy shops, vibrant community lifestyle and the very best of worklife balance, living in the Wairarapa’s central city offers its residents everything they could hope for. Vivo Masterton, on the main stretch of Queen St, has a team of talented, experienced hairstylists here to make sure that you look fabulous while living out the New Zealand dream. Brian started his career in hairdressing 25 years ago, and with a flair for the creative he loves hair ups and colour. An all round talented stylist, Melissa is one of our senior stylists, who specialises in colour work and balayage. Lizelle recently emigrated from South Africa, where she ran her own salon for many years and offers everything from technical cuts and colour to hair extensions. Tabitha is our emerging stylist,

Dance Fit: At Carrington Park, Carterton, at 6-7pm. If weather not good it’s in youth centre of Event Centre. Text dance groove to (022) 321-2643. Masterton Social Badminton Club: Play 7-9pm, all year round, at Masterton YMCA gym (371 Queen St). Contact by text Hamish (021) 259-7684 or Sam (0210) 552-113. Masterton Masters Swimming Club: Club night 6-7pm, Genesis Recreation Centre back pool. Call Graeme 377-0507 or Lucy (021) 0204-4144. Masterton Croquet Club: Golf Croquet 9.15am, behind the Hosking Garden in the Park. Call Pauline Lamb 377-3388. Carterton Senior Citizens: Meet 1.30-4pm, play cards, Rummikub and Scrabble, Carterton Memorial Club, Broadway.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Greytown Craft Market: At the St John’s Hall, Main St, 10am3pm. Wairarapa handcrafted gifts, knitting, fabric crafts and sewing, preserves, plants, fresh produce and flowers, cards, jewellery and much more Stall enquirers call Wendy (06) 304-9287. Women’s Self Defence: With Dion, 9am, band rotunda, Queen Elizabeth Park. Call 020 41244098. Parkrun: Weekly 5km run/walk. Measured, timed, free. 8am start, at the Woodside end of the Greytown rail trail. Onetime registration essential. Info: parkrun.co.nz/ greytownwoodsidetrail Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 10am-1pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Martinborough Museum: Open 1.30-3.30pm, 7 Memorial Sq, Martinborough. Featherston Heritage Museum: Behind the Featherston Library and Information Centre. Displays

bringing her developing talent and bubbly personality to Vivo’s salon floors to brighten not only your hair but also your day! A hairstylist for many decades, Jenny is here to bring you a perfect blow wave or an elegant cut, while Brittany is our fabulous apprentice, making sure the team is well looked after. Lisa recently moved to Masterton from the Kapiti Coast, bringing with her 22 years of experience. She enjoys all aspects of hairdressing, especially colour and Kerasilk s m o o t h i n g treatments. Our Masterton stylists are industry experts, supported by the ongoing Vivo nationwide training programme that ensures they can back up the famous Vivo Promise - hair you’ll love or your money back, guaranteed. Book your hair appointment by phoning (06) 377 4280 or use our easy online booking site at www.vivosalon.co.nz.

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of WWI Featherston Military Camp, Featherston WWII Japanese POW Camp, and of Featherston and surrounding districts. Open 10am2pm, other times by arrangement, groups welcome. Call Elsa (021) 263-9403. Tinui Craft Corner and Museum: Open Fri to Mon 10am-4pm, groups by arrangement. Call Jean (06) 372-6623 or Pam (06) 372-6459. Justice of the Peace: Service centre available at Masterton Library, 10am-noon. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway. Open by appointment. Call 379-9021. Toy Library: Masterton: 10am-1pm, at rear of YMCA, 162 Dixon St. Featherston Toy Library: 14 Wakefield St, 10am-noon. Call Merle (06) 308-8109. Farmers’ Market: 9am-1pm, at Farriers, 4 Queen St, Masterton. Locally grown and made food and artisan products. Find us on Facebook or see www. waifarmersmarket.org.nz Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Golf Croquet at 1.15pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Steve Davis (06) 304-7155. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Bowls at 1.20pm for 1.30pm start, at the clubrooms behind the Clocktower, Carterton. Call Rex Kenny 379-7303. Masterton Croquet Club: Association Croquet 9.15am and 12.45pm. Call Ian Wyeth 378-6425 or 377-5762.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Masterton Savage Variety Club: Invite people who would be interested in joining their club to a pot-luck tea at 5.30pm, 10 Albert St, Masterton. Call Doreen Wakefield 370-4604. Wairarapa Word: Carterton-based Caren Wilton will discuss her book, My Body, My Business – NZ sex workers in an era of change, at 3pm, Carterton Community

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MONDAY, MARCH 4 Age Concern: Exercise For Seniors, 9.30am; line dancing, 10.30am, at the Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Literacy Wairarapa: Offers free help with reading, spelling and maths at Te Awhina/Cameron Community House, 9am-noon. Carterton Scottish Dance Club: Meet at 7.30pm, at Carterton School Hall, Holloway St. No partner required. Call Elaine 377-0322 or Julie 370-4493. Mah Jong: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Pat (06) 308-9729. Senior Citizens Cards: 1-4pm, Featherston Community Centre Call Val (06) 308 9203. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 6-8pm at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Wairarapa Stop Smoking Service: Need support to quit smoking? Quit Clinic at Whaiora 9am-noon. Our support is available across Wairarapa and it’s at no cost to you. Call Whaiora 0800 494 246. Play Gym: St James Church Hall 116 High St, Masterton, 9.3011am, for 0-3-year-olds. Carterton Food Bank: 11.30amnoon Mon-Fri at Haumanu House (down the lane between Carters and the Clock Tower). Call 3794092. Carterton Community Toy Library: Events Centre, Holloway St, MonSat during CDC Library hours. https://www.facebook.com/ CartertonToyLibrary/ CCS Disability Action Wairarapa Office: 36 Bannister St, Masterton, 10am-1pm Mon-Fri. For Mobility Parking Permits, Disability Support and Advocacy. Call 378-2426 or 0800 227-2255. Free Community Fit Club: 6am and 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261.

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The Dance Shed: 450 Belvedere Rd Carterton. Line Dancing Class, 7-9pm, beginners followed by intermediate. Call Wendy or Don 379-6827 or (027) 319-9814. Epilepsy Support Group: 11am at the Salvation Army office, 210 High St South, Carterton. Call 0800 20 21 22. Citizens Advice Bureau: Free and confidential advice, Mon-Fri 9am4pm, 43 Perry St, Masterton. Call 377-0078 or 0800 367-222. Masterton District Brass Band: Rehearsals at 7.30pm, in the Band Room, Park Ave, Masterton. Call (022) 574-0742. Not Your Nanna’s Sewing Circle: 7-9pm, Cobblestone’s Administration Room, 169 Main St, Greytown. Call Christine Healy (06) 304-8110 or Lynda Saint-Merat (06) 304-7026. Alcoholics Anonymous: Masterton: 7.30pm, St Matthew’s Church Hall, 35 Church St. Call Anne 3782338 or Pete (020) 4005-9740. Carterton: 8pm, Salvation Army Community Rooms, 210 High St. Call Dennis 377-5355 or Martin (06) 372-7764. Girl Guiding: Brownies (7-10 years) 4.30-6pm. Guides (9-14 years) 5.30-7.30pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646.

TUESDAY, MARCH 5 Wairarapa Senior Net: Invites people 50 years-plus to the Departmental Buildings, 33 Chapel St, Masterton, 1.30-2.30pm. Call Maryanne 370-2197 or email: endless.summer.nz@gmail.com Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 1-4pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Chair Exercise: Gentle chair exercises, 2-2.45pm, at St John’s Hall, Greytown. Tribal Fusion Bellydancing: At 91 Harley St, Masterton, 7-8pm. Call Wai steampunk, Gaylene (0274)

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494-596. Wai Steampunk NZ: Check Facebook for upcoming events. For joining or enquiries call Gaylene (0274) 494-596. Red Star Table Tennis Club: Meet 9am-noon at Red Star Sports Association 10 Herbert St, Masterton. Call John 370-2511 or Brian 377-4066. Featherston Menz Shed: 61 Fitzherbert St, open from 10am. Juesday Art: 10am-1pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Julia (06) 308-8977. Featherston Wahine Singers: 7-8.30pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Susan (021) 2464884. Art For Everyone: 7-8pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Sandie (021) 157-4909. Carterton District Historical Society: 44 Broadway, 2-4pm, or by appointment. Call 379-9233 or (027) 271-6280. Clareville Badminton Club: Main Stadium at Clareville, 7.30pm -9pm. Call Steve 379-6999. Central Indoor Bowls Club: 7.30pm, Hogg Crescent hall. Call Mathew or Graeme 378-7554. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Association: Meet for social indoor bowls, 500 cards, or a chat 1-3pm, Senior Citizens hall, Cole St. Call Ngaire 377-0342. Free Community Fit Club: 11am, Carrington Park, Carterton. All ages, all fitness levels. Call Di (027) 498-7261. Woops A Daisies: Leisure Marching Team practise 4-5pm, at the YMCA. Call Cheryl (06) 370-1922. Masterton Toy Library: 10am-1pm, at rear of Masterton YMCA, 162 Dixon St, Masterton. South Wairarapa Workingmen’s Club: Games afternoon, including cards, board, darts, pool etc. Call Doff 304-9748. Girl Guiding: Pippins (5-7 years) 3.45-5pm. Call Chrissy Warnock 372-7646. Carrington Bowling & Croquet Club: Association croquet, 9.15am

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Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers: Meet 10am in The Wool Shed, Dixon St, Masterton. Call Trish 378-8775 or Josie 378-6531. Open Mic Night: From 7.30pm until 10pm at the Welsh Dragon Inn, 43 Fitzherbert St, Featherston. Call Jo and Mike (06) 308-9081. Wairarapa Genealogists: Rooms open 7-9pm, at the Research Rooms, 79 Queen St, Masterton. The public are most welcome to seek help with their family history research. Cards: Come and join other enthusiastic “500” Players 1.154.15pm, at the Carterton Club. Call Barbara 379-6582 or Val 379-8329. AA Meeting: At 7.30pm. Call (027) 557-7928. Ukulele Classes: 1-3pm, Featherston Community Centre. Call Neil (06) 308-9341. Masterton Senior Citizens and Beneficiaries Club: Craft and chat afternoon 1-3pm, bring your crafts or just come for some company, Senior Citizens Hall, Cole St, Masterton. Whakaoriori Shufflers: Line dancing, Red Star clubrooms, Herbert St, Masterton, beginners 4.30-5.30pm; intermediate, 5.307pm. Call 377-5518 or 377-1135. Kiddie Gym: For 0-3-year-olds, 9.30-11am, at St David’s Church, corner High and Victoria Sts, Carterton. Call Lorna or Abby 3798325. Club Wairarapa Rockers:

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Wairarapa-Bush refs looking for new blood RUGBY

ELI HILL While players dust off their boots in preparation for the upcoming rugby season, the Wairarapa Bush Rugby Referees Association still has a few whistles to hand out. The association has put out the call for anyone with an interest in refereeing to get in touch. Rebecca Mahoney – one of the association’s most prominent members said benefits of refereeing include fitness, travel, and a way to stay in the game. “Really, the world’s your oyster through refereeing. I’m off to Scotland next week for the Women’s Six Nations and I’m not going to say no to those sorts of chances. “There are so many opportunities and it all depends on how hard you push for them.” Mahoney will be officiating the Scotland-Wales match in Glasgow on March 8 — a role that has involved 20-25 hours of preparation a week. “Refereeing at the professional level is similar to being a professional rugby player. There’s a really good pathway there for people. “There’s a lot of mental and physical performance that is required. The same way that coaches have a game plan, you’ve got to have your own plan for the way you want to operate the match.” Mahoney made history

last year at a Heartland Championship match between Thames Valley and King Country by becoming the first woman to referee a men’s firstclass match in New Zealand. “I just love that you can be involved in the game. You’re able to give back and support the sport. I get to challenge myself both physically and mentally.” Wairarapa Bush Rugby Referees Association chairman Graeme Reisima, who has been refereeing for more than 20 years, said that in addition to the opportunities the role provides, it was also a good way to stay in the game. “I came from a playing background, I had a young family at the time and couldn’t commit fulltime but still wanted to be on the field. “It can be daunting getting started as a referee, but once you put those initial fears behind you, the rewards massively outweigh the time it takes.” Reisima said the association tends to operate around 20-25 referees per season and hopes the opportunities that refereeing provides will be enough to lure in some newbies. “There’s an age-old saying that without a referee you don’t have a game, but we’re

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Alistair Payne refereeing last year’s Tui Cup final between Gladstone and Carterton. PHOTOS/FILE Rebecca Mahoney, left and Mastertonborn Black Fern, Shakira Baker, at the Rugby World Cup Sevens.

trying to move past that. For many people in netball, football, cricket and rugby refereeing is actually their sport — it’s the way they play the game. “A lot of people will start off at primary and secondary school level for their kids, then find they love the game and want to continue it further.” The association provides all the training a budding referee needs and holds weekly training where the focus is on keeping up with the rules and working through physical fitness. Wairarapa Bush senior referee and secretary of the

association, Alistair Payne, said new referees would always be needed. “At times, there are strains with individuals refereeing more than one game on a Saturday, so it would be great to have some new recruits. Payne has been refereeing for the past decade and has officiated 12 first class national games, four consecutive premier club finals, and at the national secondary school semifinals. He got into the role after one of his school teachers encouraged him to head along to a referees’ meeting. “I refereed my first game that weekend which was a grudge match – Wairarapa College Gold vs Wairarapa College Blue. “I enjoy the games that have higher intensity where teams really battle it out in the middle. I also enjoy the social side off the field.”

Giants reaching for silverware SOFTBALL

President’s Tony Nixon pitching against Wainuiomata during their 5-0 win on Saturday. PHOTO/JADE CVETKOV

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The Giants’ chances of claiming some silverware this season are looking good. All four Giants sides have made it the top four in their competitions following Saturday’s softball when all teams playing won their matches. The Giants Premier 2 side had a must-win game against Porirua City United, as going in they were sitting fifth in the overall standings. After conceding a run in the first innings, the Giants took control of the game in the middle innings, scoring four runs and a further two in the sixth to take out the match 6-2. Tarquin Karaitiana was a standout for the side, recording hits two of his four times at bat and making solid defensive plays at second base. Coach Gordon Walmhurst said the win against Porirua United would prove to be a pivotal point in the Giant’s season. “We need to keep in touch with the top of the table teams as we jostle for semi-final spots … we’re now fourth equal with two games to play.” Back at home the President’s team maintained their number one position with a 5-0 victory against Wainuiomata.

Giants pitcher Tony Nixon held the batters down to just three safe hits in the game, while a strong defensive eﬀort in the ﬁeld meant

Wainuiomata couldn’t capitalise on them. This opened the game up for the Giants batters who scored three runs in the second

innings, and two more in the third. President’s coach Russell Kawana said the top four clash had been a good game for the team. “We were the top seeds and they were fourth going into it. Their pitcher Delaney is strong, but we just got the jump on them. “They had their chances. At one point they had three loaded bases, but our defence did a really good job of keeping them scoreless.” In the Hutt Valley, the Giants Premier 2 Women demolished Stokes Valley 15-3 while the Giants Under-15 side beat Hutt Valley’s Dodgers 6-2 at home. The Under-13 side had a bye this weekend but have also made it into the top four having been beaten just once this season. Giants President Chris Feary said the Giants haven’t had the whole club in the top four for a while. “We have two games to go until the semi-ﬁnals and now we’re in the top fours it’s just a matter of getting good positions going into it. “The Premier 2 Men in particular are playing above expectations with their wins against Johnsonville and Porirua City United. They’re really doing the club proud.”

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Mass exodus hits Dalefield HOCKEY

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Champion women’s hockey team Dalefield has been hit by an exodus of players and may have to pull out of the Wellington Premier 1 competition if they cannot fill their roster for the upcoming season. The team won the competition in 2016 and 2017 and came fourth last year but the loss of 10 players to university studies, travel, and work commitments is threatening their ability to compete. Coach Michael O’Connor said this week that they would have to pull the plug on their 2019 season unless they found some new, skilled players. “Currently we have around 12 players, but we need a few more – a minimum of 16 but I like to have around 20 on the team in case someone can’t make the weekend or got injured,” O’Connor said. “It’s been a good three years so far, and we know the talent is out there — but obviously if we can’t make the numbers, we won’t be able to play.” Currently committed to the team are National

Dalefield women’s team celebrating winning the Wellington Premier 1 title in 2017.

Katherine van Woerkom in action for Dalefield against Victoria University last year. PHOTOS/FILE

Hockey League players Katherine van Woerkom and Michael O’Connor

[both Capital] along with Capital Under-18 player, Amy Rossiter-Stead,

and Capital Under-21 representative, Brigette Mossman. Wairarapa Under-18 representatives Abby Crawley, Lauren Mahoney, Rosie Rooderkirk and Jaylin Dawson are also on the roster. O’Connor said the region had good hockey talent for its size and expected that enough players would be able to be found — it was just a matter of letting people know their situation. “There are a few younger ones out there who could fit into the team, as well as some older women who have played for a while but

have always wanted to take that next step. “At the same time, we don’t want anyone who’s signing up just to ‘help out’. We want them to be committed to the team, attend our trainings and be there for every game.” Team manager Karen O’Connor said that losing the team would be a tragedy not just for current players but also for the next generation of Wairarapa hockey stars. “If we forfeit this year’s Premier 1 grade, any team that wanted to compete in future would have to start from the Premier 3 grade, which would be a big step down. It might not be worth travelling all that way to Wellington for that. “This is a group of very talented players and it would be such a shame to lose their proficiency when they are in the prime of their hockey lives. Some of them will give hockey away all together.” The Premier 1 competition starts in April, but the side has begun pre-season training. • Interested players can contact Michael O’Connor on 027 506 881 or Karen O’Connor on 027 298 9009.

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Masterton A&P Association would like to thank everyone who helped make the Trust House Masterton A&P Show 2019 a success

THANK YOU

THE BIG DIG Hedleys Bookshop The Screening Room Trust House Recreation Centre

Duncan’s Pharmacy Paper Plus Pukaha Mt Bruce

Newbolds Masterton Moore Wilson and Otahuao Farm for their straw

HEAVY HORSE SECTION

916 - OPSM - products provided

Farmlands - Prizes

Judges/Stewards

Senior Judge Hillary Milne

917 - WaterMart

Junior Judge Kylie Northcott

918 - R.A.C Potts Trophy

Steward Marnie Rutherford

919 - Palmer Family

and David Cartmell our official equestrian measurer

920 - Hicks Contracting

Vet Services Masterton - Lincoln Road

Champion Reg = Rosemarkie Trophy

Seeds & Cereals Ltd

CLASS : SPONSORS 910 - Rosemarkie Heritage Breeds

911 - GV Electrical 912 - Hicks Contracting - products provided

DOG SECTION

Animates Masterton

Most Points = W.J.B Potts Trophy

SHEEP:

Best Yearling = C.J Knight Cup

M.S.D Coopers

TEEN-AG COMPETITION

DairyNZ - Module resources

913 - Capes Family

Vet Services Wairarapa - Sponsorship

914 - Steve MacDonald Agriculture

Stihl - Prizes and module resources (chainsaw)

915 - Precision Fencing

PGG Wrightson - Prizes

Gallaghers Farmlands

BEEF CATTLE:

Vet Services Wairarapa Beef & Lamb NZ

Ed Wallace - Ed Wallace Livestock Ltd Property Brokers who supplied their gazebo Tony Williams - Sport & Vintage Aviation Society Mark Bunny (Loopline Olives) Rod Cranswick (Farmlands Real Estate) Ali’i Beauty Therapy Big Barrel Bin Inn Bulk Foods MB Brown Ltd Bryan’s Furniture Bullick Blackmore Ltd ColorPlus The Embroidery Shop Hatuma Lime Company Mr & Mrs Hackney Kingsmeade Cheeses Kuripuni Bakery Langlands Honda Le Fleur Floriste Mangan Graphics Masterton District Council Masterton Glass Ltd Entice Café Farmlands Masterton Festival Hire First Class Hair Studios Fridgies Fruit Bowl

Garden Barn Gary Pickering Funerals Greenlees Print Haloz Hair Studio Hansells Masterton Helen McKenzie Jamie Riddell Mobile Hair Masterton Show Case Jewellers Masterton Trust House Masterton Textiles Ltd Mitre 10 MEGA Newbolds Masterton Pete Nikolaison Photography Pampered Paws Paper Plus Parkview Motors Paua World Quilters Lane Rosewood Funeral Salvation Army Seeds & Cereals

Sims Taxation Consultants Solway Butchery Stihl Shop Taylors Dry Cleaners Ten O’ Clock Cookie Co Café The Sanctuary The Sign Factory Trade Aid Tonz Barber Shop Total Care Flooring Trimform Joinery 1993 Ltd Wairarapa Bakery & Café Wairarapa Black & Coloured Sheep Breeders Association Wairarapa Building Society Wairarapa Care Network Wairarapa Event Fuel - R. Duckett Wairarapa Spinners & Weavers Masterton The Welsh Society of New Zealand ... & Cobs

Patron Phyllis French... plus Master Roads, Hadlow School & Carterton Events Centre

MASTERTON A&P SHOW IS PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

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48 Wairarapa Midweek

Wednesday, February 27, 2019